PlayStation Now cards at retailers in the UK are being removed from sale. This is according to a new report from VentureBeat (opens in new tab), which claims to have received information from a UK retailer that all PS Now retail cards will be pulled from sale. Specifically, this UK-based …
Read More »PS5 stock shortages means PS4 production reportedly continuing
PS4 production will reportedly continue due to the scarcity of PS5 consoles, it’s been claimed. This new claim comes from a report by Bloomberg (opens in new tab), which reports that Sony has apparently informed assembly partners it’ll continue manufacturing PS4 consoles through 2022. Apparently, this equates to roughly one …
Read More »PSN Discord integration could be launching soon
The ability to connect your PlayStation Network account to Discord seems on the horizon. Earlier today, a post appeared on the official Discord subreddit (opens in new tab), displaying the PlayStation Network icon on Discord. Specifically, it appeared through the ‘Connections’ section of the Discord App, so it’s clear that …
Read More »PlayStation indie game devs relationship is reportedly improving
PlayStation is reportedly trying to repair its relationship with indie publishers and developers. IGN (opens in new tab) claims to have obtained an internal Sony/PlayStation document entitled “2021 Global Partner Survey Results.” This document obtains feedback from a number of Sony’s development and publishing partners, and identifies areas that the …
Read More »How we chose the Ultimate Game of All Time shortlist for the Golden Joystick Awards 2021
This November 2021, the video-game industry turns 50 years old. To celebrate this landmark moment in gaming history, the Golden Joystick Awards – the world’s longest-running public-voted gaming awards show – has asked you to vote for your Ultimate Game of All Time. The winners will be revealed in our …
Read More »PlayStation Seize the Throne competition rewards include PSN Avatars
PlayStation is launching a new series of community-based challenges with rewards over both PS4 and PS5. Earlier today on October 28, the PlayStation Blog (opens in new tab) revealed “Seize the Throne,” a brand new initiative aimed at rewarding PS4 and PS5 players for time spent playing games. You can …
Read More »PlayStation patent lets spectators kick players from online games
A new PlayStation patent could let spectators kick players from online games. Earlier this week, a patent called “Spectators Vote to Bench Players in a Video Game” was granted by the U.S. patent office (opens in new tab), after Sony originally filed for the patent all the way back in …
Read More »PlayStation patent could let you choose faster download speeds or multiplayer gaming
A new PlayStation patent could let users manually adjust internet bandwidth for specific applications. As first spotted on Reddit (opens in new tab) over the past weekend, Sony has filed a new patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (opens in new tab) just recently. This patent is …
Read More »More PlayStation acquisitions teased by a developer
More PlayStation acquisitions could be on the way, according to a new rumor. A lengthy ResetEra thread (opens in new tab) dedicated to PlayStation Worldwide Studios is the source of the new speculation. Yesterday, Untold Tales brand manager Shinobi602 added a comment to the thread where users were celebrating the …
Read More »PlayStation boss will give a talk focusing on the past and future of Sony next month
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan will headline an industry event with a pre-recorded talk early next month. Earlier today, GamesIndustry.biz (opens in new tab) revealed that Ryan will be the featured speaker for GI Live: London next month on October 7. At approximately 9AM PT/12PM ET/5PM BST, the PlayStation boss will …
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