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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"

GamesRadar

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.

PC Gamer

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.

Windows Central

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"

GamesRadar

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

GamesRadar

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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Sony isn't happy with Bungie: PlayStation boss wants more 'accountability' from the studio on money and deadlines

SIE chairman Hiroki Totoki said during the company's recent earnings call that everyone needs to get "onto the same page."

PC Gamer

PlayStation boss hints at more PS5 games coming to PC going forward

Publishers embracing multi-platform is the topic in video games at the moment, with Sony openly talking about its IPs on PC after a recent earnings call.

Tom’s Guide

PlayStation bosses say they want to work more 'proactively' on PC releases, and it sure sounds like Sony is gearing up for more simultaneous debuts like Helldivers 2

Sony president Hiroki Totoki says Sony wants to get "aggressive" about improving profits through things like multi-platform releases.

PC Gamer

Expect more PlayStation games on PC as Sony reveals its plans "aggrssive" work on multiplatform releases

Sony chairman Hiroki Totoki has shared the company's plans for the future

GamesRadar

Sony says PlayStation 5 is getting old, with no 'major' first-party games coming this year

It’s not going to be a great year for PlayStation 5 exclusive games, according to Sony itself.

Evening Standard

Helldivers 2 on PC is the future of PlayStation 'exclusives'

A PlayStation game just became a breakout Steam hit. It'll happen again.

PC Gamer

Sony chairman says PlayStation's studios are full of "great creative minds" but need to understand business better

Hiroki Totoki thinks there's "room for improvement"

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Sony expects PS5 hardware and software sales to decline as major first-party releases dry up until 2025

PS5 hardware and software sales expected to decline during the upcoming financial year.

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The PS5 is in the "latter half of the console cycle," but Sony says a price cut is unlikely

A PS4-style price cut would apparently be "difficult"

GamesRadar

PS5 won't get new "major existing franchise titles" before April 2025

That includes games like God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man

GamesRadar

Gotham Knights and Hogwarts Legacy publisher reveals its focus on live service games, while Sony reconsiders its own plans

Live service games are both in and out

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Evening Standard

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan announces retirement

The big boss will retire in March, after nearly 30 years at Sony, and his predecessor has already been announced

TechRadar

PS5 price cut was a success everywhere except the UK, according to Sony

Gamers worldwide had an appetite for Sony's recent PS5 price drop, but apparently not in the UK.

TechRadar

Sony claims PSVR 2 is selling okay, actually

According to Sony, PSVR 2 is selling better than originally projected by various analysts.

Barchart

Sony: From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly

Sony is undergoing an ongoing metamorphosis for several years now. The results are beginning to show.

GamesRadar

Sony hints at more acquisitions this coming year

The PlayStation creator is increasing budget for acquisitions

Financial Times

Anime and ‘The Last of Us’ are transforming Sony’s business

Hiroki Totoki will eventually inherit an electronics brand that is morphing into a media giant

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Totoki to replace Yoshida as Sony Group president

Hiroki Totoki, currently Sony Group Corp.'s executive deputy president and chief financial officer, will be promoted to president and chief operating officer on April 1, the company announced Thursday.

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