➀ Astro Bot has received a winter update on PS5; ➁ The update is free and includes festive content; ➂ The update is aimed at both children and adults.
Recent #Sony news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Apple is collaborating with Sony to bring third-party controller support to Vision Pro; ➁ Sony's PSVR2 controllers are planned to be supported; ➂ The collaboration aims to boost Vision Pro's profile as a gaming platform.
➀ Apple is reportedly working with Sony to bring PSVR2 controller support to the Vision Pro; ➁ The partnership is aimed at enhancing the VR gaming experience on Apple's headset; ➂ Despite logistical issues, the project is expected to be revealed soon.
➀ Xbox gamers are against Sony's acquisition of FromSoftware, a major game developer; ➁ Concerns are raised about Sony potentially exclusive access to FromSoftware's popular games on PlayStation; ➂ Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard and the integration of game studios into console wars are discussed.
➀ Sony Space Communications Corporation and Astro Digital are partnering to design, manufacture, and launch two micro-satellites for laser communication; ➁ The satellites will showcase SSCC's optical communication technology and push for laser communication to become the industry standard for space comms; ➂ The collaboration aims to address the need for efficient and reliable communication in space exploration.
➀ Sony Corp has appointed Hiroki Totoki as its new CEO and president, effective April.
➁ Hideaki Nishino will lead Sony Interactive Entertainment as CEO, focusing on the PlayStation segment.
➂ Hermen Hulst remains CEO of SIE's studios business group.
➀ Sony is reportedly developing a new God of War game set in Egyptian mythology.
➁ The casting of Middle Eastern actors suggests that the project is likely the next God of War game.
➂ This isn't the first time Egyptian mythology has been mentioned in connection with God of War.
➀ Sony's PlayStation 6 SoC is reported to be 'design complete'; ➁ The custom APU will feature a Zen 5 CPU and UDNA GPU; ➂ The console is expected to support 4K 120FPS and 8K 60FPS gaming.
➀ Sony's PS Portal only streams PlayStation games due to profitability and simplified game development; ➁ Sony aims to ease developer burden by avoiding new platform complexities; ➂ Cloud gaming and remote play are prioritized to support content creation without inconvenience.
➀ Sony has reportedly removed leaked images of a crossover between Helldivers 2 and Killzone. ➁ The DLC is priced at 1,975 Super Credits, sparking anger among players. ➂ Arrowhead Studios CEO's comments on the DLC's pricing and content were met with backlash.
➀ Sony's original Spider-Man game has generated nearly $4 billion in revenue within two years; ➁ The game sold 20 million copies worldwide; ➂ Sony could have spent around $300 million on Spider-Man 2.
➀ Tencent's subsidiary, Polaris Quest, has announced 'Light of Motiram', an open-world survival crafting game inspired by Guerilla Games' Horizon Zero Dawn; ➁ The game is listed on Steam and Epic Games Store but has no release date yet; ➂ The game faces potential legal challenges from Sony due to its similarities.
➀ PS5 and its controllers are heavily discounted on Amazon and Newegg; ➁ The PS5 Slim is discounted by over $100; ➂ The DualSense Wireless Controller is available for 28% off.
➀ Sony's acquisition of FromSoftware, the studio behind Elden Ring; ➁ The 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 and the potential for Half-Life 3; ➂ Reviews of the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds and Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34-inch Ultrawide OLED Gaming Monitor.
➀ iFixit对索尼新PlayStation 5 Pro的拆解突出了易于更换的CMOS电池作为主要变化；➁ PS5 Pro保持了无需工具的面板拆卸设计，便于风扇清洁，并增加了2GB DDR5 RAM用于操作系统，为游戏释放了16GB GDDR6内存；➂ PS5 Pro的冷却系统得到加强，热管设计有助于保持升级后的APU冷却。
➀ Sony has launched the PlayStation 5 Pro, surpassing the PS4 Pro in sales during the same period; ➁ Sony's CFO confirms the strong sales performance of the PS5 Pro; ➂ Despite criticism, the PS5 Pro is outperforming the PS4 Pro in sales.
➀ Sony's president says forcing PC gamers onto the PlayStation Network is about keeping them safe; ➁ The requirement for PC gamers to sign into PlayStation Network (PSN) has been unpopular among PC gamers; ➂ Sony's president acknowledges the decision could invite pushback but was made for safety.
➀ An Xbox insider has confirmed that the rumored Xbox version of Helldivers 2 is not happening; ➁ The success of Helldivers 2 on PlayStation has sparked theories about Sony releasing games on all platforms, including Xbox; ➂ Sony's focus on exclusive titles to boost hardware sales contrasts with Xbox's strategy of releasing games on multiple platforms.
➀ The upcoming release of the PS5 Pro excites developers due to its enhanced GPU power; ➁ Tymon Smektala, the director of Dying Light, highlights the potential of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR); ➂ Smektala believes PSSR could be more important than the GPU power increase.
➀ Sony has decided to permanently shut down the game Concord and close Firewalk Studios; ➁ Concord was a massive failure costing $400 million to develop but generating minimal revenue; ➂ Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hermen Hulst announced the decision in a blog post.