Sony debuted a new ad this week, Variety.com  was the first news outlet to unveil it. The ad (watch it above), titled “The Edge” shows some computer CG images worthy of a Hollywood film. But, in what has become an increasingly odd strategy by Sony, no actual gameplay footage of any game was shown in…
Category: PlayStation
Chip Production Woes Will Likely Exacerbate PS5 Shortages Over the Holidays
Sony had forecasted the production of at least 15 million PlayStation 5 units by the end of this fiscal year. This week, Sony cut back that forecast by 4 million units, as the electronics giant is preparing for a November world wide launch of its next generation console. According to Bloomberg, Manufacturing troubles, such as…
Remembering the PlayStation (PSX) on its 25th Birthday
Today, is the PlayStation’s 25th anniversary (and the Dreamcast’s 21st), apart from feeling a little nostalgic and perhaps even a tinge of sadness (I am getting old); there is much to be excited about. Rumors have been floating around for a few weeks now that today is the day that Sony will announce both the…
Sony: The PS5 Has The Greatest Launch Lineup in PlayStation History
An in depth interview by Gamesindrustry.biz with Sony’s Eric Lempel, SVP and head of global marketing (Sony Interactive Entertainment), shed light into some interesting topics regarding the PlayStation 5’s launch and how the company feels about its new machine. After weeks of only getting Phil Spencer news on Xbox and a variety of different topics,…
Phil Spencer: Not Interested in Outselling Sony (Or Nintendo)
It seems like there are Phil Spencer news every other day of the week, and that’s because there are Phil Spencer news every other day of the week. With Sony and Nintendo execs being pretty hermetic about their upcoming projects and plans, the gaming industry has to thank the outspoken Phil Spencer for keeping us…
US Video Game Sales Set a Second Quarter Record Due to COVID-19
The Quarter between April, and June saw a 30% jump in revenue over the previous year with sales revenue numbers reaching the $11.6 billion mark according to the NPD. The numbers showcase a staggering high number of sales as a direct result of the Pandemic, and the social distancing measures taken by the government to…
Microsoft Ends War With Sony (and Nintendo) Fires Shots at Apple Instead
Over the last few months, it has become clear that Microsoft is seeking to branch out into general Video Game Streaming services. Its xCloud Platform is scheduled for a September 15th release on all Google/Android run devices. Their war with Sony and Nintendo is for all intents and purposes over (at least for…
August: Sony and Microsoft Remain Silent on Console Pricing
Both companies have had tech showcases, and game reveals. Sony stirred a bit of controversy with the unveil of its massive (in size) PlayStation 5 system (due to said size). Microsoft stirred a lot of ill will after showcasing a Halo Infinite demo that looks decidedly current generation (with pop up and all), and is…
PS3’s Struggles Placed Sony in a Must Win Scenario With the PS4
According to former Sony Executive Shahid Ahmad, who worked in the role of director for strategic content for the company until his departure in 2015. PlayStation 4 had to succeed for the company to survive the struggles brought by its PlayStation 3 and Vita platforms. In an interview that is part of the documentary…
Sony Will Sell 120 Million PS5 Consoles in Just Five Years
An early estimate of the next wave of home console sales states that Sony will go on to sale 120 million Playstation 5s to Microsoft Xbox Series X’s 60 million units. What’s outstanding about this estimate, is that it states that these sales will take place within a 5-year home console lifecycle. While…