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Even Sony’s CEO wants out after PlayStation’s ‘no-disc’ decision, as indicated by the sale of over half his stock

That's a strange way of saying everything is going to be alright.

Sony Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Sony (NYSE:SONY) reported record annual sales and operating profit for fiscal 2025 while outlining a corporate strategy centered on entertainment, intellectual property, creation technology and artificial intelligence. Hiroki Totoki, Sony Group Corporation’s president and CEO, said the company had

Sony assures that AI is only meant to 'augment' artists' capabilities instead of replacing them but it feels like a slippery slope

Sony assures that AI is only meant to 'augment' artists' capabilities instead of replacing them but it feels like a slippery slope

And that's not including upscaling and PSSR.

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Sony PlayStation's AI plans have gamers concerned

Will AI-driven quality assurance mean more slop?

Sony CEO Unveils PlayStation 6 Plans, But It Is Not What You Expect

The PS6 is coming soon, and this new statement from the Sony CEO reveals more of what can be expected from it.

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Sony announces it won't be bidding to buy Warner Bros. because it's focused on "growth markets", like anime

Sony has its eye on original IP rather than merging with Warner Bros.

Sony plans a pivot to content creation; Report hints at smartphone sensors in "new types of cameras" while expanding global shutters for mirrorless

Sony's annual report hints at new types of cameras, a focus on content creation, and more lenses and global shutters for mirrorless

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Sony is "shifting business to content creation"

Sony is "shifting business to content creation"

Sony's Corporate Strategy was presented, highlighting its laser-like focus on realizing a long-term Creative Entertainment Vision

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Now might be the time to purchase a PS5 as Sony considers raising the price of its hardware due to tariffs

Now might be the time to purchase a PS5 as Sony considers raising the price of its hardware due to tariffs

Sony has said it's considering raising its hardware prices again, including the PlayStation 5, amid the US tariffs.

PlayStation’s Most Inventive Platformer Just Gave Players The Best Reason To Return

PlayStation’s Most Inventive Platformer Just Gave Players The Best Reason To Return

PS5 hit 'Astro Bot' is getting a batch of free new levels in February and March, along with online leaderboards where players can compete for the fastest time.

After Helldivers 2 and Astro Bot success, live service and family games are genres PlayStation wants to "expand in the future"

After Helldivers 2 and Astro Bot success, live service and family games are genres PlayStation wants to "expand in the future"

But aren't Helldivers and bots mortal enemies?

Sony Names New CEO In Management Reshuffle

Sony Names New CEO In Management Reshuffle

Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Group said Wednesday that it has promoted Hiroki Totoki to chief executive officer as part of a wider management reorganization.

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Hideaki Nishino is now the sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Hermen Hulst remains CEO of PlayStation Studios

Hideaki Nishino is now the sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Hermen Hulst remains CEO of PlayStation Studios

Sony has announced that Hideaki Nishino has been promoted to sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment as part of a new leadership restructuring.

PS5 Pro sales seem to be exceeding all expectations in Japan

PS5 Pro sales seem to be exceeding all expectations in Japan

PS5 Pro's week one sales in Japan are impressive as the mid-gen upgrade shifts over 78,000 units in the region.

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Sony says it should've gotten more feedback before launching Concord, but it isn't done with live service games despite 'a certain amount of risk'

The PlayStation maker says singleplayer games are its strength, but it's not calling it quits on multiplayer after Concord bombed.

Sony isn't giving up on PSN account requirement for PC games: Company president says it's necessary so people can 'safely' play its games

Hiroki Totoki admitted the requirement invites "pushback" but Sony wants to maintain control over its games.

Sony boss admits forcing PC gamers into PlayStation accounts can "invite pushback," but insists they have to keep games safe – which doesn't really track in single-player

Horizon Zero Dawn remastered is the latest PC game to require a PSN account

Sony leads say the company "gained a lot of experience" from Concord's failure and will have to do more "user testing or internal evaluation" in the future

Live service games are a learning process

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Even as Concord dies a fast death, Sony exec says PlayStation doesn't have enough original IP and "that's an issue for us"

"Whether it's for games, films or anime, we don't have that much IP that we fostered from the beginning"

Sony says the 220 layoffs at Bungie were made in the name of—you guessed it—things like 'portfolio optimization' and enhancing 'the efficiency of the business'

We need to streamline the efficiency optimization until we achieve maximum lean-flexibility.

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Sony reports higher profits on healthy demand for its video games, movies and music

Sony says its profit rose 6.5% in the last quarter on robust demand for its video games, films and music

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Helldivers 2 is now the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever, with over 12 million copies sold across PlayStation 5 and Windows PC

Helldivers 2 crosses 12 million copies sold since launching in February 2024, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever.

PlayStation will unveil its new "long-term vision" later this month as new CEOs are brought on board

Sony says it's embarking on an "exciting future"

PlayStation replaces outgoing CEO Jim Ryan with two new bosses as co-CEOs: Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino

Two PlayStation veterans are taking over as co-CEOs of SIE

Sony Criticizes Bungie's Management Over Destiny 2 Development Concerns

Sony expresses concerns over Bungie's performance, impacting Destiny 2 and future projects. Can Bungie overcome challenges?

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