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Sony has updated its PSVR FAQ to reveal that bright light and shiny surfaces, like mirrors, will cause issues for the camera used to track PSVR. The FAQ mentions that ambient lighting is fine, but if the user is sat in front of a window with direct sunlight coming through, …
Read More »You’ll have to unplug PSVR if you want to use HDR with your PS4
With PSVR’s launch just days away Sony has revealed that you will be unable to use HDR features when PSVR is plugged in. The new PSVRFAQ revealed that the processing box that is required for PSVR does not support HDR. This means that anyone wanting to use their PS4 with …
Read More »Tretton: Vita was great but arrived too late
Ex-Sony Computer Entertainment America boss Jack Tretton has weighed in on the performance of the company’s handheld console, PlayStation Vita. Speaking on IGN’s Unfiltered show, the former Sony exec said that internally, the Vita console was viewed as a great device but by the time it hit shelves the market …
Read More »Jon Edwards jumps from Konami to PlayStation
PlayStation has bolstered its UK marketing team with Jon Edwards joining as UK product manager. Edwards is an experienced marketing exec, having worked as brand and communications manager on Metal Gear Solid V and Pro Evolution Soccer. At Sony, he will be working initially on Gran Turismo Sport, Horizon Zero …
Read More »PlayStation named as lead partner for Digital Schoolhouse 2016
Expanded programme aims to reach 15,000 pupils and 1,600 teachers around the UK
Read More »No Man’s Sky conquers August
PlayStation’s No Man’s Sky rescued August and was by far the best-selling game of the month in the UK. The GfK data, which only counts physical boxed sales, shows that No Man’s Sky beat its nearest rival by more than 100,000 units. The No.2 game of the month was F1 …
Read More »PlayStation Neo finally revealed as PS4 Pro
Box built with 4K and HDR support in mind estimated to be twice as powerful as original PS4
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to PlayStation merchandise
It’s been an odd week for Sony, after its alleged Slim PS4 leaked online when someone managed to buy one on Gumtree. Sony is expected to announce the PS4 Slim today (September 7th) during an event that was planned long ago. Reports from The Wall Street Journal further say that …
Read More »Sony boss: Pokemon Go is a game-changer
PlayStation is to renew its focus on mobile gaming. Having not long ago abandoned what can probably fairly be described as its half-hearted PlayStation Mobile venture, Sony bozz Kaz Hirai has now told The Financial Times that the success of Pokemon Go has led to a change of heart at …
Read More »Tequila Works names Grey Box as new Rime publisher
Developer reacquired rights to island adventure title from Sony earlier this year
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