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FSR 3.1 Got Ditched for PSSR 2.0 in 007 First Light’s PS5 Pro Version After 1-Day Integration Blew Devs Away
007 First Light ditched FSR 3.1 for Sony’s upgraded PSSR 2.0 on PS5 Pro, and IO Interactive says integration took just one day.
Alamo Drafthouse and Sony Interactive Entertainment Bring PlayStation's STATE OF PLAY Broadcast To Theaters
This June, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Sony Interactive Entertainment are teaming up to bring the upcoming State of Play broadcast into theaters for the first time. On June 2 at 2pm PT/4pm CT/5pm ET, select Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide will host a live screening event featuring the latest PlayStation news and new game reveals in […]
PS6 delays, cross-gen games, and more subscriptions - what Sony's latest financials could mean for PlayStation fans in the future
Rhys Elliot, video game analyst at Alinea Analytics, speaks to Eurogamer about Sony's latest fiscal year statement and what it all means.
007 First Light uses upgraded PSSR by default on PS5 Pro, AMD FSR 3.1.5 on PCs
007 First Light gets upgraded PSSR support on PS5 Pro IO Interactive says Sony’s newer upscaler improves motion stability and fine detail. Sony has
Sony 1000X The ColleXion in for review
Sony's WH-1000X series is now 10 years old, and this is a celebratory release. If you're into headphones, then you're no doubt familiar with Sony's...
Sony Launches $650 Headphones Made With Steel and Vegan Leather
Sony Group Corp. introduced a $650 pair of high-end wireless headphones, setting a new ceiling for the company in a segment that has already grown more pricey in recent years.
Sony’s 1000X The Collexion are a luxurious and expensive celebration of its iconic headphones
Say hello to Sony’s most expensive wireless headphones.
Whoa! Netflix is Sending Narnia Heading to Theaters...What This Means for the Future of Film
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Here’s a funny thing about the debate over whether streamers should release their movies in theaters first: Both sides think the other side represents the “conventional wisdom”. If you’ve been reading me for any amount of time, or even just scanned my front page, you know I think movies make more money by having a robust theatrical window compared to going straight-to-streaming. I’ve published thousands of words on this topic. And for years, I felt like I was standing up to a wave of opposition. See, while the “put your films in theaters to make money” take was obvious at any point before 2019, post-streaming revolution, most of the trendy thinkers took the opposite point of view. Big names argued that Netflix putting their film straight-to-streaming (“S-to-S” from here on out) actually made more money. Netflix was “disrupting” theaters, just as they disrupted Blockbuster Video, and since innovation is always good, this too was a great idea. This thinking then leaked into the mainstream business outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. I read many articles whose take boiled down to “Netflix makes tons of money from S-to-S releases” and “theaters were in structural decline” anyways. Covid-19 shutting down theaters and the 2023 strikes shutting down film production seemingly justified this point of view, as the box office struggled to return to 2017-2019 heights. Yet I’ve also read folks arguing the opposite point: the conventional wisdom says to put films in theaters! From some writers’ points of view, “everyone” actually agrees/agreed with my “send your films to theaters” take—especially the stodgy traditional studios—and folks still didn’t understand Netflix’s genius. I feel like, for the last two years, many people have argued this point as if it’s conventional wisdom. You know what? I may have been wrong. At this point, the “S-to-S strategy makes money” might be the minority viewpoint. Especially with the news this month that Netflix will put at least one film—Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film The Magician’s Nephew—in theaters in 2027 for a full 49-day run is big news. So that’s the story of the week, but I’ll also explain why they’re making this move now and why Netflix may not completely embrace theaters, along with other topics, like how I don’t buy Disney’s “super app” strategy, the latest good news out of the unions, my take on the latest attacks against free speech, and a whole lot more. Let’s get started. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Goes to Theaters! Listen, I promise not to victory lap too hard today. As I just wrote, I’ve argued against sending films straight-to-streaming for—checks calendar—eight years now. Since 2018. Yikes. That’s a long time. And for years, others painted my thinking as “conventional” in that I was standing up for the status quo against trendy, cool disruption. And that’s not cool! But math is math, and I never could make the S-to-S numbers work. The only thing that ever enabled that model was Wall Street’s brief exuberance for it. It seems like the heads of Netflix now agree with me. (There were always rumors that former head of film for Netflix Scott Stuber argued internally for theatrical releases as well.) As they announced: “The Magician’s Nephew_—the first film in a Narnia series of films—will open on 12-Feb-2027, with a 49 day theatrical exclusive run.”_ I’m a little surprised at how little coverage this big change actually got. Credit to Bloomberg for leading with it and Matt Belloni’s The Town for highlighting it with the provocatively titled podcast “Hell Hath Frozen Over”. But after that? Instead of getting as much coverage as, say, the FCC’s latest egregious crackdown on free speech, this news story got crickets. But it’s massively more important for the future business of entertainment. So let’s start with the obvious question… Why Put Your Movies in Theaters? So…why should Netflix put (some!) of their movies in theaters? Well, I’ve already written that in a very, very, very long article from 2022: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) [ The Data Is In: Theatrical Films Massively Outperform Straight-To-Streaming Films ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) Entertainment Strategy Guy · April 5, 2023 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) To summarize, theatrical runs make much more money, especially blockbusters, because they earn more money per viewing,1 and that helps boost home entertainment sales. Theatrical films also perform as well or better than the streaming-only films. Now, partially this is driven by increased marketing for said films, but said marketing ultimately boosts the awareness of the movies and drives improved streaming and library performance as well. Again, I’ve made this case after reviewing the economic models and streaming data for years. Just last week, Emily Horgan also made the case for kids films! Yes, it is probably conventional wisdom, but that’s also because it’s true! I’d also argue we’ve seen a lot of data in the various studios’ behavior. As I’ve noted before, the more a studio needs to make money, the likelier they are to put films in theaters. As such, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony all send their major films to theaters. Even if they once made a big S-to-S push (*cough* Disney *cough*), they’ve since relented and returned to theaters. The tech companies don’t need to make money, per se, so it took them years to embrace theaters. Apple doesn’t need to make money because it doesn’t disclose their (likely) Quibi-sized losses each year. (They fear bad press more than losing money.) Amazon announced two years ago that they planned to make Amazon-MGM Studios/Prime Video profitable on its own, and guess what? Now they’re putting films in theaters. That leaves Netflix. They’re in between the “no need to make money at all” and the “desperately need to make money to offset linear TV declines”, so they had less pressure to put some films in theaters. Plus, for years, they were the sexy disruptor, and Wall Street rewarded them for that. (Honestly, they still do.) Yet, even Netflix likely saw the money they were leaving on the table (I’ve estimated it at an easy billion dollars before) so they changed their course. I heard one pundit argue that, because Netflix already makes so much money, they don’t need to make more money, which sort of goes against everything I’ve ever learned about business and economics. Again, to be super-nuanced, sending “films to theaters” does not mean EVERY film. TV movies have been a thing for decades. Lifetime films, Hallmark holiday films, Disney Channel Original Movies, and so on, don’t need theatrical runs. But films above a certain budget level (say $25 to 50 million) almost certainly need theaters to maximize their revenue. The Scenarios (with a Dose of Skepticism) Now time for some skepticism: it won’t surprise me at all if Netflix re-changes course. Specifically, Netflix announced that their Narnia film will go to theaters. And I’d bet anything we see KPop Demon Hunters 2: The Huntering2 also goes to theaters, cause it’s the surest hit outside of a Disney animated sequel right now. But how much does Netflix truly commit to theaters? They’ve already tried to emphasize that this is a one-off move. I see three broad scenarios:
Sony Won't Release Its Biggest Single-Player PlayStation Hits On PC Anymore
This is not a PlayStation
Sony won't be bringing any more single-player games to PC, says PlayStation Studios boss
Following rumors earlier this year that Sony had decided to pull back from releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC, Pl…
Latest PS5 Lawsuit Claims Sony Could 'Double Dip' on Trump's Tariffs
Aw sh*t, here we go again
Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion leak ahead of launch
They will be positioned as a higher-end offering than the current WH-1000XM6. Sony is launching its WH-1000X headphones tomorrow, but a detailed leak has...
Sony announces price increase for new PlayStation Plus subscribers "due to ongoing market conditions"
The price of PlayStation Plus is going up. But not for everyone, for a change. At least, not yet.
Sony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus
The price hike goes into effect on May 20th.
Players Sue Sony Over PS5 Tariff 'Windfall'
The class action lawsuit argues that Sony will obtain "a double recovery windfall" following the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariff refunds, which it argues should be passed on to consumers
Sony's 10th Anniversary 'Collexion' Over-Ear Headphones Leaked
Sony's latest noise-canceling headphones have been leaked. Images of the 10th anniversary models, called 1000X "The Collexion" Edition, were shared online today by OnLeaks. They're expected to launch tomorrow, coming just a year after the company's WH-1000XM6 series. From what we can tell based on the leaked materials, the changes are largely design-based.
Leaked images reveal Sony’s 10th anniversary ‘ColleXion’ headphones
The carry case is basically a handbag.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is official, Xiaomi 17 Max is coming - week 20 in review
Samsung begins seeding One UI 8.5, announces One UI 9 beta for the S26 series. Sony unveiled its Xperia 1 VIII flagship with a new design, but the old core...
'There's Truth to It': Sony 'Considering' Bringing Back Your Fave Franchises on PS5
Dreams do come true
Sony's explanation for its embarrassing AI photos just leaves more questions
Sony has responded after getting roasted online over its new AI camera tool.
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Stacy Weitz to Exit After 10 Years
The TV veteran headed up corporate communications since joining the studio in 2016
Stacy Weitz Leaving As SVP Corporate Communications For Sony Pictures Entertainment
Stacy Weitz is stepping down as SVP Corporate Communications for Sony Pictures Entertainment after a decade at the studio.
AI camera blunder turns new Xperia 1 VIII into a meme: Sony roasted in viral social media trend
Sony faces social media backlash and mockery over the Xperia 1 VIII’s AI Camera Assistant. Users on X are roasting the company by sharing overexposed "before and after" memes after the Japanese giant posted promotional images that appeared lower in quality than the originals. Sony has since clarified that the AI suggests "creative looks" rather than automatic edits.
CineD tested the Sony A7rVI: Highest DR ever tested (with a caveat) and promising prospects for the A7sIV :)
CineD tested the Sony A7rVI and wrote this: Sony managed to create a very attractive package with the a7R VI – rolling shutter values with or without the dual gain mode are very manageable, and the dynamic range results show the power of dual gain “ON” – we get up to 14 stops at SNR
Sony Surprise Drops New Feature via May 2026 Beta Update
Sony has just added a new feature to the PS5 via a beta update for May 2026. A new social/community widget is being tested.
Xperia 1 VIII AI photos outrage: Nothing CEO calls out Sony for "engagement farming"
Sony's Xperia 1 VIII launch is facing backlash over its AI Camera Assistant, with critics roasting the flagship phone for its questionable AI image processing. Amid "engagement farming" accusations from Nothing CEO Carl Pei, the key to the controversy might be a marketing misunderstanding.
Sony’s awful ‘AI Camera Assistant’ for Xperia is the final boss of the worst camera trend [Gallery]
Yes, Sony actually seems to think that image you’re seeing above looks better after running through an “AI Camera Assistant.”...
Sony Xperia 1 VIII packs a redesign, flagship specs, microSD, 3.5mm jack from €1,500
Sony’s latest flagship is here, with the new Xperia 1 VIII offering some powerful specs for the usual lofty price...
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May Includes Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2
PlayStation Plus subscribers have several blockbuster games to look forward to this month, as Sony has revealed its Game Catalog additions for May 2026.
Sony ups its new A7R VI to 66.8 megapixels and jumps the price to $4,500
It now features a fully stacked sensor for faster shooting and 8K video, making it a more do-it-all high-resolution camera.
Sony Alpha 7R VI Announced – 66.8MP Stacked Sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p and Sensor-Level Dual Gain
Sony Alpha 7R VI announced with 66.8MP stacked Exmor RS sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p video, and new sensor-level Dual Gain mode.
Sony a7R VI Has a Stacked 66.8MP Sensor and Captures 30 FPS Bursts
You got your speed in my resolution! You got your resolution in my speed!
PS Plus Extra, Premium May 2026 games revealed as Star Wars Outlaws tops line-up
Fans will be hoping Sony unleashes the big guns to combat Microsoft and its Xbox Game Pass line-up for May.
Sony's Xperia 1 VIII Has Bigger Camera Sensors And A New Look
Once again, Sony doesn’t have plans to release it in the US.
Sony's New Wearable Air Conditioner Runs Even Cooler
And it should be more comfortable, too.
Official Xperia 1 VIII images show global colours and key features before launch day
The Xperia 1 VIII is launching on May 13. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has published a series of photos detailing Sony's new flagship. Features like a camera shutter button, a capacitive fingerprint scanner and Zeiss T* lens will return for the smartphones' eighth-generation release.
‘Stellar Blade 2’ Will Leave Sony Behind To ‘Fully Reflect Its Identity’ In Marketing
Shift Up, developer of Stellar Blade, has just made a big announcement that it will also be the publisher for its sequel, Stellar Blade 2.
Stellar Blade 2 PS5 Reveal This Year, But Sony Won't Publish It
Shift Up doing things on its own
GTA 6 hopefuls encouraged by Sony to upgrade to PS5 now
PlayStation is writing to PS4 owners to suggest they'll need to upgrade to a PS5 if they want to play Grand Theft Auto …
Fans Think New GTA 6 Emails From Sony Signal Something Big
It sure does seem like Take-Two and Sony are ramping up for some sort of big Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing push
Sony Accelerates Entertainment and AI Strategy as Anime Business Drives Growth at FY2026 Management Briefing
Sony accelerates anime and AI growth strategy as Crunchyroll surpasses 21 million subscribers during its FY2026 management briefing.
Sony says PlayStation 6 launch timing and price are not decided
PS6 has no release date yet, Sony confirms and mentions memory prices Sony has not confirmed a launch date or price for its next PlayStation console.
Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market
But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.
Hollywood’s Hottest Business Is Once-Niche Anime
Sony’s Crunchyroll has increased its subscriber base nearly 25% in the past year, as young audiences seek entertainment that stands apart from the typical fare.
PlayStation records $765m impairment loss from Bungie as operating income falls 41.6% in Q4
Full year operating income for Sony's Games and Network Services rises 12% while net sales remain flat
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
By Sam Nussey TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. The Japanese company, however, said it expects gaming profit to rise 30% due to higher first-party software sales and the absence
Sony Backs ‘Marathon’ Even After $765 Million In Bungie Impairment Losses
Sony's recent earnings revealed an enormous $565 million in impairment losses against Bungie, but Sony is still pressing forward with Marathon.
Cheryl Lynch Exits Sony Pictures Television As Business Affairs Moves
Cheryl Lynch is leaving Sony Pictures Television athe s Business Affairs team of 'The Crown' producer moves from LA to London.
Cheryl Lynch Exiting Sony Pictures Television As International Business Affairs Shifts From L.A. To London
EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Television (SPT) veteran Cheryl Lynch is exiting this summer as the international production group shifts business affairs from L.A. to London. The news comes a few weeks afte...
PS6 Release Date and Price Not Decided Yet, Says Sony
There are "changing business models" to consider
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
STORY: Sony forecast lower sales in its gaming business due to a memory chip price surge.The tech giant said Friday annual sales in the segment would fall 6% to $28 billion.It also blamed lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages.Although the Japanese company said it expects gaming profit to rise 30%.That's due to higher first-party software sales and no repeat of the impairment loss it recorded a year earlier.Sony has been praised by analysts in recent years for its transformation into an entertainment powerhouse.But markets have grown concerned about the impact of AI on its business, while Sony also faces a perceived lack of growth catalysts.Both factors have weighed on shares in recent months.Investors are also concerned about the impact of a memory-chip price surge.As well as disruption to supply chains from the Iran war on margins at electronics manufacturers.The firm said it sold 1.5 million PS5 consoles in the fourth quarter, which was a 46% drop on the same period a year earlier.Looking ahead, the PS5 is expected to receive a major boost from the launch of the delayed "Grand Theft Auto VI."The game is due to release in November.Sony said in February it had secured the minimum quantity of memory needed to manage the year-end shopping season. Sony also said it sees higher profits at its pictures and chips units but a lower profit at its music business.The group reported operating profit for the year ended March rose 13.4% to $9.2 billion - below analyst forecasts. Meanwhile, rival Nintendo said it expects to sell 16.5 million units of its Switch 2 console in the financial year ending March 2027.It also projects profit to rise 2.7% to $2.36 billion.But, like with Sony, investors are concerned about the possible impact of a memory price surge on margins.
PlayStation is partnering with Bandai Namco for a "collaborative initiative" focused on generative AI
Sony and Bandai Namco have announced a "collaborative initiative" focused on AI and the latest technologies can aid game development.
Sony hasn't decided on PS6 release date or price yet, and may even "change business models" in response to the memory crisis
"We have not yet decided on at what timing we will launch the new console, or at what prices," says Sony CEO.
PS5 sales expected to decline due to generative AI memory drought and rising prices
Sony has released its financial results for the past fiscal year. Inside, it predicts a decrease in PS5 hardware sales in the next 12 months.
Sony’s PS5 sales plummet amid price rises and a memory crisis
PS5 sales dropped by 46 percent year-over-year.
Sony, PlayStation Chiefs Detail AI Vision Amid Tariffs, Memory Crunch
Sony Group CEO Totoki Hiroki and PlayStation chief Nishino Hideaki outline AI tools, a $50 million investment and geopolitical headwinds.
Sony Suffers $765 Million Loss Over Bungie as Marathon Continues to Backslide
Marathon's failure to deliver has had a massive impact on Sony and Bungie, with a $765 million impairment loss being recorded.
‘Infinity Castle’ and ‘GOAT’ Buoy Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Total Sales Numbers for the Fiscal Year
Animated titles including "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaibe The Movie, GOAT and Chainsaw Man— The Movie: Reze Arc helped Sony Pictures Entertainment bring in $9.917 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Sony Pictures' FY Sales Boosted By Crunchyroll But Flat Overall Due To Pixomondo Shutdown
Full year sales were flat at around $9.917B for the year ending March 2026 as anime titles helped offset a one-time loss due to the shutdown of Pixomondo
Sony Record $560 Million Loss On Bungie Deal As Marathon Stalls
The Bungie acquisition continues to go badly for the PS5 maker
Sony Pictures Entertainment Earnings Q4 2025 and Fiscal 2025
Sony Pictures Entertainment turned in roughly flat revenue for fiscal year 2025, as higher sales at its Crunchyroll anime streamer and its global blockbuster film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" were offset by overall lower revenue from theatrical releases.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Revenue Flat for Fiscal Year 2025 at $9.9 Billion, Profit Takes Hit From Shutdown of Pixomondo VFX Division
Sony Pictures Entertainment revenue came in roughly flat for fiscal year 2025, as higher sales at its Crunchyroll anime streamer and the success of global blockbuster film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” were offset by overall lower revenue from theatrical releases. For the year ended March 31, 2026, Sony Pictures Entertainment had sales …
PS6 Release Date And Price Are Still Up In The Air, Sony Says
The ongoing global components shortage is making it difficult for Sony to lock down when it'll launch the PS6.
PS5 shipments top 93.7 million
PlayStation 5 has shipped 93.7 million units worldwide, Sony announced in its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Sony forecasts 11% rise in annual profit but lower sales
Sony forecast on Friday its operating profit for the year ending March 2027 would rise 11% to 1.6 trillion yen ($10.20 billion), with higher profit but lower sales at its main gaming business.
Official-looking Xperia 1 VIII images show new design, colors; launch date, price increase tipped
After leaked Amazon listing, fresh marketing images have revealed the redesigned Sony Xperia 1 VIII in all colors. Set for a potential May 20th launch, the 2026 model faces controversy over a rumored price hike and the removal of the continuous optical zoom.
PlayStation 5 Has All It Takes To Run PlayStation 3 Games Natively Well, But Sony Does Not Seem To Care
PlayStation 5 Linux loader enables PS3 emulation, proving the hardware can run titles like Motorstorm natively despite Sony's silence
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: European model leak showcases Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance but only 12 GB RAM
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has now surfaced on a popular benchmarking website. Featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the new Xperia flagship is once again saddled with 12 GB of RAM unlike many of its peers.
$7.85M Sony PlayStation Store class action settlement
Sony Interactive Entertainment agreed to a $7.85 million class action settlement to resolve claims it violated federal antitrust laws by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market.
Xperia 1 VIII listed on Amazon: Release date, specs, colors, sky-high price revealed; WH1000XM6 headphones with pre-orders
A massive leak on Amazon UK and Germany has revealed the Sony Xperia 1 VIII ahead of schedule. The listings detail a June 26 release date, new colors, 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED display, a new telephoto lens, and a launch bundle. With prices starting at £1,728, Sony's next flagship faces scrutiny over a significant price hike compared to the Xperia 1 VII.
Sony's Not Pulling the Plug on Horizon Hunters Gathering, New PS5 and PC Beta Test Announced
Will include story-driven mission
Horizon Hunters Gathering second closed test set for May 22 to 25
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Guerrilla Games will host the second closed test for cooperative action game Horizon Hunters Gathering from May 22 to 25, the companies announ…
Sony expected to pay US customers $7.8m in PlayStation Store settlement
Lawsuit claims selling digital titles through game-specific vouchers on the PS store is "designed to monopolise the PS digital game market"
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement
Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.
US PlayStation players could be due payout as court agrees class-action settlement of $7.8 million
Sony PlayStation users in the US could be due a collective $7.85 million (£5.8m) in refunds after a judge primarily app…
Fallout Co-Creator Says Gamers No Longer Think For Themselves
Also: Sony has raised the price of its used PS5s
Sony Expected to Pay $7.8 Million in PlayStation Refunds After PSN Lawsuit Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval from California Judge
Select PlayStation users may be eligible for refunds tied to digital PSN purchases after a judge offered preliminary approval for a class action lawsuit settlement.
Sony's $7.85M Settlement Could Mean PSN Payouts for Millions
If you're in the US, you could be eligible
SAROS Launches Worldwide Exclusively on PlayStation®5
San Mateo, Calif. — April 30, 2026 — Sony Interactive Entertainment today announced the worldwide launch of SAROS, Housemarque’s next gameplay-first, single-player action game. Available now on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), SAROS follows Arjun Devraj (played by Rahul Kohli, star of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass) as a Soltari enforcer who will stop at […]
Sony confirms it's added "one-time" DRM to digital PlayStation games requiring you to go online to avoid losing access, but doesn't comment on "CBOMB" issue
A statement by Sony has addressed the new 30-day online check DRM, but hasn't touched on fears surrounding "CBOMB" issues.
SAROS Launches Worldwide Exclusively on PlayStation®5
Sony Interactive Entertainment today announced the worldwide launch of SAROS, Housemarque’s next gameplay-first, single-player action game. Available now on ...
Someone built the PlayStation controller PC dongle that Sony refuses to make
All it needs is a Raspberry Pi.
Sony clarifies recent PlayStation DRM update
PlayStation fans and gaming preservations have been alarmed since late last week that a new 30-day timer attached attached to newly-purchased digital games for PlayStation 4 and 5 might render those games unplayable if the system they’re on is offline for longer than a month. But a rep from Sony told Game File today that new system will require only a single online check before it functions as a perpetual license for the digitally purchased game. That is consistent with a newer theory that emerged by gamers testing the 30-day timer over the last two days. “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,” a rep for PlayStation told me over email. “A one-time online check is required after purchase to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are needed.” The rep’s explanation squares with the current understanding among players about what’s happening. A multi-day mystery A post last Friday by YouTuber Lance MacDonald spread awareness over the 30-day timer. Quickly, players began stress-testing the system, removing a battery within their PlayStations and checking what would happen if their systems were offline past the timer window. They noticed that setting a PS4 or PS5 to be the “primary” console—a common Sony-authorized method to retain rights to a digital game—wasn’t overriding the 30-day limit. On Tuesday came the breakthrough: A gamer called Andshrew on the Resetera forums posted the results of some tasting. They found that digital games purchased on PS4/PS5 after some time in mid-April would get a 30-day timer that could then be removed and replaced with a perpetual license that would allow the game to be played offline. The transition to the perpetual license occurred some number of days after the digital game was purchased and the system was connected to the internet. They believed that a PlayStation’s online check-in would trigger the license change no sooner than 15 days after the user had purchased the game. This synced with the theory that Sony’s new system is related to the 14-day window that PlayStation users have to request a refund for digitally purchased games. The new timer/check-in system could be a way to defeat some exploit in that refund system, some users theorized. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe In a follow-up, I asked the Sony rep if the 15-day timeline is accurate or if the perpetual license can be activated sooner after purchase. If they share more, I’ll update this post. Sony has not said why they’ve introduced the timer and whether it is designed to stop people from exploiting the refund system. But their explanation suggests that this new DRM method should not result in long-term loss of access to digitally purchased games, just because a PlayStation is offline for a month or Sony’s servers are down. Xbox flashback For many some gamers, the initial reporting of the 30-day timer conjured memories of Microsoft’s disastrous May 2013 announcement of the Xbox One, which was going to require an internet-connected check-in once a day, lest your games become unplayable.1 After widespread backlash, Microsoft abandoned that plan, ahead of the Xbox One’s launch. 1 Fun fact: That 24-hour check-in detail was my scoop from an interview I had that day with then-Xbox exec Phil Harrison. I was EiC of Kotaku at the time and rushing from one Xbox One preview appointment on Microsoft’s campus to another. I phoned the news in to reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote it up for the site.
Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2026
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly games lineup for May 2026, which will be headlined by EA Sports FC 26.
New PlayStation Plus Game for May 2026 Announced Early
A new game coming to PS Plus in May 2026 was already unveiled by Sony, but many might have missed the announcement.
4:LOOP details cube-shaped ‘Scanner’ boss
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Bad Robot Games has released new information for cooperative third-person shooter 4:LOOP introducing the game’s ominous cube-shaped R…
PS5 30-Day DRM “Confirmed” by PlayStation Support – But Sony Denies It
PlayStation Support appears to confirm PS5 DRM on digital games is real. However, Sony is also seemingly denying it's a new policy change.
PlayStation Seemingly Brings Back the DRM Policy Sony Mocked Xbox For in 2013, Sparking Massive Backlash
Sony introduced a 30-day online check-in DRM for new PS4/PS5 digital purchases — the very policy it famously mocked Microsoft for in 2013.
Here is the first leaked image of the new Sony 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens!
This is the first leaked image of the new Sony 100-400mm f/4.5 GM lens that will be announced along the Sony A7VI in May. Kn Known Specs: internal zoom length similar to the FE 200-600mm G pricing comparable to the FE 50-150mm F2 GM The A7rVI has a new 67MP sensor and new body! Hope
AI-powered robot beats elite table tennis players
In feat hailed as milestone in robotics, Sony AI’s Ace wins three out of five matches played under official rules
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is $200 off for the first time since December
No need to spend $599.
Sony may have just leaked its own 10th anniversary 'WH-1000XX' headphones
Sony has accidentally revealed a new "1000X THE Collexion" headphone with model number "WH-1000XX" via its own websites.
Sony’s major Xperia 1 VIII redesign looks unconvincing in a new leaked render
Sony may introduce a major redesign to its flagship phones, though some details remain unclear.
Announcement Regarding the Future Business Direction of Sony Honda Mobility
Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (“Honda”), and Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (“SHM”), the joint venture formed by Sony and Honda, today announced they have reached an agreement regarding the future business direction and positioning of SHM.
Sony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication features
Sony is adopting new age verification policies for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland.
PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him
Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.