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Bungie is laying off 220 employees
01 Aug

Bungie is laying off 220 employees

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The gaming industry has been plagued with and studio closures and it’s not showing any signs of stopping anytime soon. The latest round of layoffs comes from Sony-owned .Pete Parsons, the chief executive officer for Bungie, announced on its official website that it will eliminate 220 roles “representing roughly 17 percent of its workforce.” Executive and senior leader roles are the ones most affected by this round of layoffs but he also noted “these actions will affect every level of the company.”Parsons blamed the need for layoffs on several factors including the “rising costs of development,” “industry shifts” and “enduring…
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The new Astro Bot PS5 controller is pretty dang adorable
29 Jul

The new Astro Bot PS5 controller is pretty dang adorable

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Sony’s currently prepping a Mario-like adventure game for PS5 that’s inspired by its cute little Astro Bot mascot character. That title arrives on September 6 and looks like an absolute blast. Taking a page from Nintendo, the company also just announced a themed DualSense controller to commemorate the release. It's pretty dang adorable.The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller is an homage to the titular bucket of bolts, who made his first appearance in a collection of VR minigames released back in 2013. Sony calls the controller a “true work of art” and it's easy to see why. This…
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The makers of Palworld have formed a new company in partnership with Sony
11 Jul

The makers of Palworld have formed a new company in partnership with Sony

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The maker of Xbox Game Pass stalwart Palworld said on Wednesday it’s forming a new company in partnership with… Sony. Palworld developer and publisher Pocketpair announced its new team-up with Sony Music Entertainment to create Palworld Entertainment, Inc. The joint venture’s stated purpose: “accelerating the multifaceted global development of Palworld and its further expansion,” which sounds like corporate-speak for “merch, baby.”The deal includes Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. and anime studio and game publisher Aniplex, Inc., both part of the broader Sony Corporation. Pocketpair says Palworld merchandise will soon be available for pre-order at Aniplex Online.The joint venture’s new website describes…
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Sony reveals the more vlogger-friendly ZV-E10 II
10 Jul

Sony reveals the more vlogger-friendly ZV-E10 II

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It's been three years since debuted , a camera it targeted at vloggers, so it's high time that model got some upgrades. The company just announced the mirrorless ZV-E10 II. this variant adds some new features while retaining those that creators liked from the original, including a background defocus capability and the vari-angle flip screen.The ZV-E10 II has a 26MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, an upgrade from the 24MP sensor in the original model. The larger-capacity battery (the NP-FZ100 found in ) may be a more compelling update. Sony claims that, with this battery, users will be able to shoot…
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YouTube reportedly wants to pay record labels to use their songs for AI training
27 Jun

YouTube reportedly wants to pay record labels to use their songs for AI training

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Much of the conversation about AI has revolved around the use of copyrighted materials to train models. YouTube is allegedly taking steps to avoid this issue, offering major musical labels payment to license their songs for AI training, the Financial Times reports.Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records are all reportedly involved in talks with the Google-owned platform. However, it's unlikely the companies will get the last word as it would reportedly be up to each artist whether they participate.Many musicians are far from thrilled about allowing AI anywhere near their work. In April 2023, over 200 artists…
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Sony will terminate its Sony Rewards program
21 Jun

Sony will terminate its Sony Rewards program

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Sony has announced that it will be ending its rewards program at the end of this year. No, it’s not , the loyalty program that rewards you digital collectibles for completing certain gameplay tasks. Nor is it the defunct , which offered PSN bonuses for the most voracious PlayStation gamers. It’s terminating the Sony Rewards program offered through the Sony and PlayStation-branded Visa credit cards.The company and pages to reflect that it will sunset the Sony Rewards website and mobile app on December 31, 2024, and new members will no longer be accepted into the program effective immediately. Pre-existing Sony…
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Playstation Portal update aims to make connecting to public Wi-Fi easier
20 Jun

Playstation Portal update aims to make connecting to public Wi-Fi easier

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Sony released the Playstation Portal late last year as a way to remotely play titles from your PlayStation 5. The device — which we frankly called "a baffling handheld for no one but Sony diehards" — relies entirely on a solid Wi-Fi connection. Well, as we all know, even in the year 2024, that can be challenging to find and annoying to connect to. Sony is attempting to streamline this process with a software update that should allow you to connect to Wi-Fi from a phone or tablet.Starting June 19, you should see a QR code come up on the…
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Discord calls on PS5 will soon be far less convoluted
13 Jun

Discord calls on PS5 will soon be far less convoluted

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Discord and Sony have that they’re rolling out the ability for PlayStation 5 owners to start Discord voice chats directly from their consoles. Discord was available on next-gen Sony consoles previously, albeit through a somewhat clunky process that .When you want to start a Discord call, go to the Game Base in your PS5 Control Center and select the Discord tab. Once you’re in, you’ll see a list of servers you’re a part of, see who’s in a voice channel and join it straightaway. Likewise, if someone else is trying to start a Discord call with you, you can join…
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PlayStation Plus June offerings include Monster Hunter Rise and three Lego games
13 Jun

PlayStation Plus June offerings include Monster Hunter Rise and three Lego games

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There’s a whole new crop of games headed to your PlayStation console if you’re a subscriber to one of Sony’s various PlayStation Plus tiers. The additional games for the June update include 14 new titles featuring PS5-only games like the medieval RPG Crusader Kings III, the surreal action-adventure After Us, the industrial age strategy game Anna 1800 and Football Manager 2024.The collection also includes several PS4/PS5 crossover titles starting with the critically acclaimed, fan favorite Monster Hunter Rise from Capcom. Others include the motocross racing game Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 6 and the procedural police sim Police…
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Alamo Drafthouse is being bought by Sony Pictures
12 Jun

Alamo Drafthouse is being bought by Sony Pictures

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Sony Pictures Entertainment today that it has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a beloved independent theater business. Alamo Drafthouse won scores of loyal fans over the years for its well-enforced policy of no talking and no texting during showings, as well as its dine-in experience with food and beverage menus.At least for now, the Alamo experience for viewers may not feel different under the new management. Alamo Drafthouse will continue to operate its 35 cinemas and run its Fantastic Fest film festival. And current CEO Michael Kustermann will remain at the helm and report to the head of a new Sony…
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