➀ Sony officially unveils a new Ghost of Tsushima sequel; ➁ The sequel is set 300 years before the original game's events; ➂ The protagonist is a female character named Atsu.
Recent #Sony news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Capcom announced a new 120FPS gameplay mode for Resident Evil Village on the PS5 Pro; ➁ The upgrade aims to provide the best user experience with enhanced graphics and performance; ➂ PS5 Pro's new features like PSSR and faster performance are highlighted.
➀ Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 5 Pro with enhanced gaming experience; ➁ Microsoft has no response to the PS5 Pro with its current offerings; ➂ Microsoft is focusing on the next-generation Xbox, expected around 2026.
➀ Sony's new PlayStation 5 Pro '30th Anniversary Limited Edition' console is already on eBay for $10,000; ➁ The console includes a 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and limited edition controllers; ➂ Sony is producing only 12,300 units, making it a hot commodity among scalpers.
➀ Sony officially unveils the PlayStation 5 Pro with significant performance gains; ➁ However, the company faces criticism for making unnecessary concessions and a $200 price hike; ➂ The announcement has been controversial, with mixed reactions from fans.
➀ Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox release delayed due to rumored Sony exclusivity deal and a memory leak issue; ➁ Game Science is optimizing the Xbox version to meet quality standards; ➂ Conflicting reports on whether Sony has a timed exclusivity deal with Game Science.
➀ PlayStation 5 Pro rumored to feature 2TB Gen4 SSD; ➁ Uses around 200W power, running cooler than standard PS5; ➂ Expected to be unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2024.
1. Sony is reportedly scaling back VR game development for PlayStation VR 2, with only two first-party games currently in development. 2. The lack of post-launch support and poor sales performance have led to this decision. 3. PlayStation VR 2 will still be functional with around 200 games in its library, and third-party developers can continue to release games for it.
➀ After two years of decline, AR/VR headset shipments grew by 10% in 2024, according to IDC.
➁ Meta leads the market with a 74.6% share, followed by Apple, Sony, ByteDance, and XREAL.
➂ Meta and XREAL are the only two among the top five companies that recorded year-over-year growth.
➀ It's no secret that Xbox is expanding its reach beyond just hardware, with a move to platforms such as Sony's PlayStation console paying off. The latest title to make the move is Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, a well-reviewed game that first made a splash on the Xbox.
➁ With multiple Microsoft titles shooting to the top of the PlayStation Store's preorder page, it's a clear sign that Microsoft's cross-platform efforts are paying off.
➂ Microsoft is keenly aware of the PlayStation 5's strong sales and is making its games available on other platforms to capitalize on this.
➀ Cloud games run entirely on remote servers managed by big tech companies like Nvidia, Sony, Amazon, Microsoft, and Jio. Users don't need to download or install anything locally; they can simply log in and play.
➁ The advantages of cloud games include not needing expensive hardware, platform independence, frequent feature updates, and no piracy concerns. However, they require a stable and fast internet connection and may consume a lot of data.
➂ Major players in cloud gaming include Microsoft Xbox Gaming Pass Ultimate, Nvidia GeForce Now, PlayStation Plus, Amazon Luna, and Boosteroid. Cloud gaming is expanding globally, with opportunities for data centers, ISPs, and device manufacturers.
➀ Sony is reportedly planning to host a PlayStation Showcase this summer; ➁ The event is expected to be larger than the recent State of Play; ➂ Fans are looking forward to potential announcements and new game reveals.
➀ The PlayStation 5 has officially sold over 75 million units; ➁ Despite supply chain issues, sales have recovered and are catching up to the PS4; ➂ The PS5's sales success is notable given it has not yet received a permanent price drop.
➀ Insomniac Games pitched a potential fourth entry in the Resistance series to Sony after the conclusion of the trilogy in 2011; ➁ The studio's founder, Ted Price, revealed this in an interview with Kinda Funny Games; ➂ Despite the rejection, Insomniac Games went on to achieve success with other titles like Sunset Overdrive and Marvel's Spider-Man.
➀ PlayStation Network services experienced a global outage lasting nearly a day;
➁ Sony confirmed the issue and restored services, but offered little explanation;
➂ Gamers are frustrated with the lack of communication and the compensation of an additional 5 days of service.
➀ Sony has announced that it will no longer require players to link their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts to play certain PC titles. This decision follows widespread criticism from PC gamers. ➁ The change will apply to previously released PC versions of games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. ➂ Sony plans to offer exclusive in-game bonuses to players who link their accounts, including early access to suits and resource bundles.
➀ Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium libraries with new games for January; ➁ God of War Ragnarök is the highlight, joining the service next week; ➂ The lineup also includes a variety of indie games like Sayonara Wild Hearts and Citizen Sleeper.
➀ Sony has released a new 'Midnight Black collection' of PS5 accessories, including the PlayStation Portal remote player, DualSense Edge wireless controller, Pulse Elite wireless headset, and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. The collection is set to be available on February 20th. ➁ The new collection complements the existing all-black PS5 accessories, allowing fans to fully customize their systems with a matte black color scheme. ➂ The collection is a response to the popularity of the previously released Midnight Black accessories.
➀ After years of rumors, Sony has officially announced a film adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn; ➁ The film is being produced and distributed by Sony's Columbia Pictures; ➂ The project is currently in its early stages of development.
➀ TSMC has begun mass production at its first Japanese fab; ➁ The fab is expected to run processes down to 6nm and has a capacity of 55k wpm; ➂ The first products are image sensors and automotive ICs for Sony and Denso; ➃ TSMC plans to start construction on a second fab in Kumamoto in Q1 2025.