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Read More »Yoshida: Sony has a culture of supporting new ideas
The Sony Worldwide Studios president discusses its PS3, mobile and Vita plans
Read More »Sony bosses take pay cut after 4th annual losses
Electronics giant asks shareholders to appoint new board of directors
Read More »Sony bosses take pay cut
Sony execs have taken pay cuts and returned their annual bonuses following four years of losses. The PlayStation parent has also asked shareholders to appoint a new Board of directors, which will include Hirai. Hirai only became CEO of Sony in April following years in charge of the PlayStation business. …
Read More »Sony admits PS3 price was "a factor" in 3rd place current-gen finish
Yes, in terms of what was in the box” the PS3 has always represented good value. But Sony has at last conceded – albeit in a roundabout way – that the console’s 425/$600/60,000 launch RRP has played a part in its fall from the top of the console race to …
Read More »E3 2012: Sony still keen on 3D, despite E3 no-show
There was a time when Sony wouldn’t stop talking about 3D. That time was a long time ago. But despite the lack of 3D focus from the platform holder at this year’s E3, Sony insists that it’s still committed to the technology – albeit in a more selective way. It’s …
Read More »E3 2012: ‘Competitors are losing the plot’, says Sony
PlayStation outfit stakes a claim to being the choice for 'gamers'
Read More »E3 2012: Sony says its competitors "are losing the plot"
As so it begins. Sony has lashed out at rivals Microsoft and Nintendo for neglecting the core gamer in their respective E3 presentations. The reaction to the press conference has been just amazingly positive,” Sony’s head of digital games Jack Buser told VentureBeat. While some of our competitors, seemingly, are …
Read More »E3 2012: Sony is "looking at what OnLive is doing"
Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has admitted that cloud gaming could very well play a part in PlayStation’s immediate future. Specifically, he conceded that Sony is looking at what OnLive is doing”, adding fuel to the recent reports linking Sony to a cloud gaming acquisition. We’re looking at what …
Read More »E3 2012: Gaikai denies Sony takeover deal
Gaikai boss David Perry has denied that his company is in talks with Sony over either a streaming games deal or a takeover. MCV reported last week that Sony was close to agreeing a buyout of a streaming games firm. Gaikai then appeared to become the front-runner after issuing a …
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