In an email addressed to employees, PlayStation President and CEO Jim Ryan described the decision as “extremely hard” but necessary for the company’s long-term sustainability. The layoffs, amounting to about 8% of the global PlayStation workforce, are part of a strategic effort to streamline resources and ensure the delivery of top-notch gaming experiences for players …
Destiny 2 maker Bungie is among the latest video game studios to be hit with layoffs. First reported by Bloomberg, the downsizing is part of a wide restructuring across Sony Interactive Entertainment, with no official numbers available yet. Based on social media posts from affected workers, the communications, social media, and publishing departments at the …
Sony released Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5 on October 20, and the company has now announced that the game has set a new record by becoming the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game in PlayStation history in the first 24 hours.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, developed by Insomniac Games in collaboration with PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games, …
The Last of Us Part I — out Friday on PlayStation 5 — is a retroactive change of name, akin to what George Lucas did back in the day with his first Star Wars movie. What is now known as Episode IV – A New Hope was released simply as Star Wars in 1977. And …
Jim Ryan, PlayStation head and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, is leaving the company after an almost 30-year stint. In a press release, Sony confirmed that he will be retiring in March 2024, with COO Hiroki Totoki being appointed as the interim CEO of the company from April 1, 2024. Ryan merely served four years …
God of War Ragnarök will not include a photo mode at launch. In a tweet, developer Santa Monica Studio confirmed that the in-game photo capture mode for the hotly-anticipated action sequel will be introduced as part of a post-release patch. Present-day PlayStation-exclusives — from Spider-Man: Miles Morales to The Last of Us Part I — …
God of War Ragnarök — out November 9 on PS4 and PS5 — has a mighty task on its hands. How do you follow up a critically-acclaimed and universally-loved soft reboot that reinvigorated the franchise? With 2018’s God of War, Santa Monica Studio not only transported its Greek demigod Kratos to Norse mythology, but reimagined …
Elden Ring emerged victorious at The Game Awards 2022, surpassing its main competitor God of War Ragnarök. However, God of War Ragnarök secured more wins overall, claiming six awards compared to Elden Ring’s four. God of War Ragnarök dominated categories such as audio, narrative, and performance, with Christopher Judge receiving the trophy from the legendary …
Sony announces the remarkable achievement of selling 40 million PlayStation 5 consoles worldwide since its launch in 2020, despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic. In July 2021, just two years ago, Sony proudly declared the PS5 as the “fastest-selling console” in company history, reaching 10 million units sold within eight months of its …