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PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

Sony Interactive Entertainment faces challenges with layoffs and studio closures while prioritizing a sustainable business model.

Playing Concord at the end of its world

Concord's rapid shutdown highlights the volatility and challenges in the gaming industry, where even supported games can face quick closures.

PlayStation laying off 900 workers, closing PlayStation Studios London

Around 900 workers laid off by Sony Interactive Entertainment, including closure of London Studio.
CEO Jim Ryan emphasizes the need to future-ready the business for upcoming changes in the industry.

PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

Sony Interactive Entertainment faces challenges with layoffs and studio closures while prioritizing a sustainable business model.

Playing Concord at the end of its world

Concord's rapid shutdown highlights the volatility and challenges in the gaming industry, where even supported games can face quick closures.

PlayStation laying off 900 workers, closing PlayStation Studios London

Around 900 workers laid off by Sony Interactive Entertainment, including closure of London Studio.
CEO Jim Ryan emphasizes the need to future-ready the business for upcoming changes in the industry.
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#video-games

Sony shuts down Concord developer Firewalk, permanently cancels game

Firewalk Studios has been closed, permanently sunsetting their failed shooter Concord after disappointing sales and player counts.

Concord: Sony's online shooter is flying but not yet soaring in a very crowded airspace

The video game industry is in disarray, but Concord attempts to carve its niche in the hero shooter subgenre.

PlayStation Plus subscribers get Lego Star Wars, FNAF, and more in August

PlayStation Plus subscribers can download free games like Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga in August.

Sony shuts down Concord developer Firewalk, permanently cancels game

Firewalk Studios has been closed, permanently sunsetting their failed shooter Concord after disappointing sales and player counts.

Concord: Sony's online shooter is flying but not yet soaring in a very crowded airspace

The video game industry is in disarray, but Concord attempts to carve its niche in the hero shooter subgenre.

PlayStation Plus subscribers get Lego Star Wars, FNAF, and more in August

PlayStation Plus subscribers can download free games like Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga in August.
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PlayStation: The Concert Is Going On A World Tour In 2025

Sony introduces PlayStation: The Concert, a global concert series showcasing iconic video game music, beginning in 2025.
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from Digiday
4 weeks ago
Marketing

Sony's 'Ghost of Yotei' shows how games and film/TV adaptations are increasingly going hand in hand

Publishers are integrating film and TV adaptations into their gaming business plans to extend the lifespan and revenue potential of titles.

Sifu, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen headline March PS Plus games

Sifu and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen are top offerings in the March PlayStation Plus lineup.
EA Sports F1 23 and Hello Neighbor 2 are also included in the new games lineup.

Japan's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Physical Release Accidently Swapped Disc Labels

The physical discs in the Japanese release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have been mislabeled.
The mislabeling error occurred due to a defect in the manufacturing process at Sony Interactive Entertainment.

PlayStation's new State of Play showcase coming Jan. 31

Sony Interactive Entertainment will host a State of Play presentation on January 31.
The showcase will focus on updates to games coming to PlayStation platforms in 2024 and beyond.

Sony's 'Ghost of Yotei' shows how games and film/TV adaptations are increasingly going hand in hand

Publishers are integrating film and TV adaptations into their gaming business plans to extend the lifespan and revenue potential of titles.

Sifu, Destiny 2: The Witch Queen headline March PS Plus games

Sifu and Destiny 2: The Witch Queen are top offerings in the March PlayStation Plus lineup.
EA Sports F1 23 and Hello Neighbor 2 are also included in the new games lineup.

Japan's Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Physical Release Accidently Swapped Disc Labels

The physical discs in the Japanese release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have been mislabeled.
The mislabeling error occurred due to a defect in the manufacturing process at Sony Interactive Entertainment.

PlayStation's new State of Play showcase coming Jan. 31

Sony Interactive Entertainment will host a State of Play presentation on January 31.
The showcase will focus on updates to games coming to PlayStation platforms in 2024 and beyond.
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The PlayStation Network's services are down

PlayStation Network is facing widespread service issues, affecting multiple functionalities for users globally.
Sony has not made a formal statement but acknowledges the issues on their status page.

A new PS5 update is here to address Final Fantasy XVI bugs

Sony's latest PS5 update addresses crashes and graphical issues affecting players, particularly from Final Fantasy XVI.

The PlayStation Network's services are down

PlayStation Network is facing widespread service issues, affecting multiple functionalities for users globally.
Sony has not made a formal statement but acknowledges the issues on their status page.

A new PS5 update is here to address Final Fantasy XVI bugs

Sony's latest PS5 update addresses crashes and graphical issues affecting players, particularly from Final Fantasy XVI.
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A PS5 system update squashes those pesky Final Fantasy XVI bugs

Sony has released a PS5 system update to fix bugs affecting Final Fantasy XVI introduced by the last firmware update.
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What the heck is going on with Helldivers 2?

Helldivers 2 PC market removal after success, Sony's shift to multiplatform releases on PC.

Sony revokes widely despised Helldivers 2 PlayStation linking policy

Sony responded to player backlash by retracting the requirement for PlayStation Network account linking in Helldivers 2 on Steam.

Helldivers 2 Under 'Very Early' Discussions Over Possible Xbox Launch: Report

Helldivers 2 might be considering an Xbox release after a successful launch on PS5 and PC, potentially influencing PlayStation's platform exclusivity strategy.

What the heck is going on with Helldivers 2?

Helldivers 2 PC market removal after success, Sony's shift to multiplatform releases on PC.

Sony revokes widely despised Helldivers 2 PlayStation linking policy

Sony responded to player backlash by retracting the requirement for PlayStation Network account linking in Helldivers 2 on Steam.

Helldivers 2 Under 'Very Early' Discussions Over Possible Xbox Launch: Report

Helldivers 2 might be considering an Xbox release after a successful launch on PS5 and PC, potentially influencing PlayStation's platform exclusivity strategy.
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The Helldivers 2 PSN account linking backlash was so bad, Ghost of Tsushima devs have to clarify PC players won't need to do it for single-player

Sony faced backlash over making PSN account mandatory for Helldivers 2 on PC, leading to retraction and reconsideration for Ghost of Tsushima's similar integration.

Bay Area layoffs widen but pace of tech job cuts in 2024 is below 2023's

Bay Area tech layoffs in 2024 lower than 2023 despite more companies cutting staff
Recent layoffs include Marvell Semiconductor, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Jabil, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and Exelixis.
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Tech layoffs continue with cuts at Sony Interactive, Expedia

Sony Interactive Entertainment is cutting 8% of its staff, closing its London office, and making reductions at various studios like Guerrilla Games and Firesprite.
Other companies like Expedia Group are also announcing significant job cuts to streamline resources and adapt to changes in the industry.

PlayStation Laying Off 900 Across Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla, And More, Closing London Studio

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced layoffs at various PlayStation first-party studios.
The layoffs are due to a need for re-evaluation and adapting to industry changes.

Tech layoffs continue with cuts at Sony Interactive, Expedia

Sony Interactive Entertainment is cutting 8% of its staff, closing its London office, and making reductions at various studios like Guerrilla Games and Firesprite.
Other companies like Expedia Group are also announcing significant job cuts to streamline resources and adapt to changes in the industry.

PlayStation Laying Off 900 Across Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla, And More, Closing London Studio

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced layoffs at various PlayStation first-party studios.
The layoffs are due to a need for re-evaluation and adapting to industry changes.
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Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet may be the next big PS5 game, but to YouTube it's just priest beef and memes

Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a trademark for 'Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet' in the US.
There is little information available about what 'Intergalactic The Heretic Prophet' actually is or if it is related to a new project.
#Amplify
from The Drum
11 months ago

Winners announced at The Drum Awards for Media 2023

Hearts & Science won the Grand Prix for their work with HBO Max
Amplify and Adam&EveDDB received the Chair's Award for their work with Sony Interactive Entertainment
from The Drum
11 months ago

Winners announced at The Drum Awards for Experience 2023

Amplify and Adam&EveDDB won the Grand Prix for their work with Sony Interactive Entertainment in The Drum Awards for Experience.
Rethink received the Chair's Award for their work with Ikea Canada.

Winners announced at The Drum Awards for Media 2023

Hearts & Science won the Grand Prix for their work with HBO Max
Amplify and Adam&EveDDB received the Chair's Award for their work with Sony Interactive Entertainment

Winners announced at The Drum Awards for Experience 2023

Amplify and Adam&EveDDB won the Grand Prix for their work with Sony Interactive Entertainment in The Drum Awards for Experience.
Rethink received the Chair's Award for their work with Ikea Canada.
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