Digital | ON: GAMES Apr 4, 2021
A eulogy for the PlayStation Vita, Sony’s last portable console
by Brian Ashcraft
By announcing the end of the PS Vita's warranty extension, Sony is signaling that the PS Vita's era is fading to black.
Business / Corporate Mar 14, 2021
2020 earnings upgrades triple downgrades as vaccines ease caution among Japanese firms
Some companies are steadily boosting earnings by taking advantage of demand sparked by the need to stay at home during the pandemic.
Business / Corporate Feb 2, 2021
Sony to buy U.S. music distribution and rights businesses for $430 million
The Japanese electronics and entertainment giant has been increasingly focused on the gaming and entertainment sectors.
Business Jan 16, 2021
Glitches, long hours and delays: Inside Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous rollout
by Jason Schreier
Interviews with current and former CD Projekt staff depict a development process marred by unchecked ambition, poor planning and technical shortcomings.
Business / Tech Dec 17, 2020
How scalper bots are undercutting Sony's PlayStation 5
by Takashi Mochizuki
The problem is particularly acute this year because the coronavirus has squeezed production and pushed more console sales online.
Business / Tech Dec 10, 2020
Sony to buy anime streaming service Crunchyroll for ¥120 billion
The deal will give Sony access to Crunchyroll's 3 million paying subscribers across more than 200 countries and regions.
Business / Tech Nov 19, 2020
Sony and Microsoft consoles struggle in launch week as stock runs thin
by Takashi Mochizuki
Factory and logistical disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic have hurt manufacturers’ ability to keep up.
Commentary / World Nov 12, 2020
PlayStation dominates Xbox and will for years to come
by Tae Kim
As incredible it may seem that Microsoft had no new games ready for its first console launch in seven years, it now looks like the disparity for 2021 will be just as bad.
Business / Tech Nov 12, 2020
With the PlayStation 5, Sony sees a long-term cash cow amid gaming boom
by Vlad Savov and Takashi Mochizuki
The new PlayStation is Sony’s most important gadget since the Walkman, and it goes head-to-head with Microsoft Corp.’s next-generation Xbox over the holidays.
Business / Tech Nov 10, 2020
Microsoft sets sights on Sony’s home turf in console clash
by Takashi Mochizuki
As the Xbox has virtually zero presence in Japan, there is plenty of room for it to increase its share of the market.
Business / Corporate Nov 7, 2020
Apple and Sony both held talks about buying podcaster Wondery
by Lucas Shaw and Mark Gurman
Wondery is one of the largest independent podcasting studios and networks, reaching a monthly audience of more than 8 million people.