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Read More »Sony chairman Howard Stringer to retire in June
Former Sony president and CEO Howard Stringer will retire in June. Bloomberg reports the company’s chairman made the announcement at the Japan Society in New York last week, and will step down during Sony’s annual shareholder meeting. "A new world is opening up for me that will allow me to …
Read More »Mojang will consider Minecraft PSN; Wii U release unlikely
Mojang will look into making Minecraft available through Playstation after the game’s console exclusivity deal ends with Microsoft. Edge points to Minecraft lead Jens Bergensten appearance on iGamer, where the developer revealed Mojang is currently mulling additional platforms for its indie sensation. "Microsoft has an exclusivity deal for consoles," Bergensten …
Read More »Sony to sell DeNA shares as part of operating profit plan
Sony will sell its shares in Japanese mobile company DeNA for a reported $438m. A report from Reuters states the firm will sell the shares to financial services group Nomura Securities. The company announced in February that, despite recent trends, it would finish its fiscal year with an operating profit. …
Read More »Sony sells M3 shares in restructuring effort
As part of a restructuring effort, Sony has sold a percentage of its shares from medical marketing and research subsidiary M3. The firm still remains the majority shareholder after shedding six per cent of its stake in M3, accounting for 95,000 shares. The sale is expected to net Sony $1.23bn, …
Read More »PS4 may allow cross-platform play with mobiles
Cloud gaming on Sonyâ??s next generation machine could enable cross-platform play
Read More »PS4 controller prototype image leaked – report
An image reportedly showing a prototype controller for Sony’s next-gen console has leaked onto the net. Originally posted on Destructoid, the shot shows a controller designed similarly to Sony’s DualShock line – with influences clearly taken from the Vita handheld as well. The controller includes some major alterations, carrying what …
Read More »The Last of Us pushed to June
Naughty Dog has confirmed its upcoming PS3-exclusive title The Last of Us has been delayed. The game will now launch internationally on June 14th, according to the developer. The game had previously been set to release on May 7th. As a team we pride ourselves on setting a very high …
Read More »PlayStation division sales dip 15%
PlayStation Vita forecasts cut, but electronics giant is pulling out of financial dive
Read More »Playstation Plus annual term adds 3 months free for limited time
Sony is running a limited time deal on Playstation Plus, offering an extra three months for free when you purchase a year membership. The three added months provides added time to take advantage of the premium service’s popular Instant Game Collection. The feature provides free access to a revolving door …
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