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Sony's PS5 sales have quickly surged past 50 million. Read on to find out how Sony achieved a quick turnaround after battling supply chain issues. News 

The Sudden Surge Explained: Sony’s PS5 Consoles Sold 50 Million Units

Jim Hendler, , ,

Sony has now announced that it has sold more than 50 million PlayStation 5 consoles worldwide. The PS5 was first released on November 12, 2020, and now it’s been a little over three full years since the console was released. This milestone is a significant achievement for the Japanese gaming giant as it seeks to maintain its lead against competitors like Xbox in the future. Most of the achievement is due to the recently increased inventory that Sony has been able to produce. In fact, the company has released a…

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Some PlayStation users are randomly getting banned from accessing their PSN accounts. It isn't clear if this is an official move or a bug at the moment. News 

Sony Mysteriously Blocks PlayStation Accounts, Leaving Users Confused

Jim Hendler,

If you are a gamer who owns a PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 console, it is important to note that some users have been occasionally and permanently blocked from accessing the PlayStation Network due to alleged violations of the PlayStation Network User Agreement. As spotted by The Verge, a user identified as @MichaelDhaliwal said on X (formerly Twitter) that their PlayStation Network account had been permanently blocked. “No one knows why! I have no refund, can’t appeal and won’t respond to the freeze. CS told me to create a new…

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has sold over 2.5 million copies within the first 24 hours of its launch, making it the fastest-selling game in PS Studios history. News 

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Breaks Record as Fastest-Selling PlayStation Studios Title

Adriana Marais, , ,

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released last week on October 20th to critical acclaim, with many praising the game for its visuals, story, and larger-than-life boss battles. The game has now achieved yet another milestone, becoming the fastest selling PlayStation Studios game in the first 24 hours of release. According to Sony, the game has sold more than 2.5 million copies immediately after 24 hours of release. Notably, these sales were exclusively on the PS5 system, as the game is not multiplayer and is exclusive to the PS5 console. In doing…

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A new report claims that Sony's recently announced slimmer PS5 variants could launch on November 10. Here's what we know so far. News 

Sony May Release PS5 Slim Model on November 10: Get the Facts Here

Adarsh V.K, ,

Earlier this month, Sony introduced slimmer versions of the PS5 to the world. The updated models offer the same graphical fidelity and gaming performance, but in a smaller form factor. More specifically, the volume is reduced by more than 30% and the weight by 18% and 24%. Sony announced that both disc and digital versions will be released later this year in November, in time for the holiday season. However, they did not give an exact release date. Now, a report from Billbill-kun, known for predicting free PS Plus games…

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Sony has unveiled new, smaller, and lighter PS5 models, and now the digital variant comes with support for an attachable disc drive. Here are the details. News 

Sony Announces Slimmer PS5 With Optional Disc Drive: Details On Price, Release Date, And More

Adarsh V.K, ,

Sony has finally released a new updated PlayStation 5 with a smaller form factor after months of speculation that the gaming giant could release something slimmer. However, it should be noted that Sony is not calling the new PS5 model Slim; Instead, it only refers to it as a new PS5 with a smaller size. The new version of the console comes in two variants, like the original model: a standard version with a built-in disc drive, and another digital-only console. But as rumored, Sony has now added the option…

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Now might be the time to stack an extra year or two onto your current membership. Gaming 

Sony Increases Prices of Annual PlayStation Plus Plans by up to $40

Nitin Misra, , , ,

Following Microsoft’s announcement to raise Game Pass subscription fees, Sony is now following suit by increasing the annual prices of all three PlayStation Plus plans on September 6th. An annual Essential subscription will soon cost $80 per year, down from $60. The Extra plan will increase by $35 to $135 per year, while the annual Premium plan will soon cost $40 more at $160. The price changes won’t take effect for existing PS Plus users on an annual contract until their next renewal date is on or after November 6.…

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The company has revealed more about its first wireless earbuds for PS5 as well as another set of headphones. Gaming 

Sony’s PlayStation Portal: A $200 Handheld Device for PS5 Game Streaming

Adarsh V.K, , , ,

Sony has recently provided additional information about the PlayStation Portal remote player, a device they had previously hinted at a few months ago. Alongside new gaming earbuds, the company has now disclosed further details about this dedicated remote play device for the PlayStation 5. The handheld looks a bit like a tablet wedged between the two halves of the DualSense controller. It can stream games from your PS5 console, so when someone else is using the TV or you’re in another room (or even traveling), you can still play remotely…

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A video and images of the purported PS5 Slim have leaked. It could be released this year for $399, with a detachable disc drive. Read on to know more. News 

Leaked Video Reveals Sony PS5 Slim With Slimmer, Shorter Design

Jim Hendler, ,

It’s been a while since the first rumors of a PS5 Slim surfaced, and the gaming community has been wondering what the hardware version could bring. Now we may get our first look at what appears to be the PS5 Slim – or whatever it will eventually be called – thanks to a series of new images and a video showing off the alleged console in its entirety. PS5 Slim: Similar design, but looks slightly thinner, shorter A video leaked by X-user @BwE_Dev shows a console similar in build to…

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PlayStation has begun rolling out its cloud streaming to select beta testers. Read on to know which games are supported and the resolutions at which you can stream them. News 

Sony Launches PS5 Cloud Streaming With 4K Capabilities For Select Players

Febin Mathew, ,

PlayStation has begun rolling out a beta version of cloud streaming that includes 4K resolution support for select PS Plus Premium beta users. This comes after the company announced in June this year that it would begin testing cloud streaming for supported PS5 games. This means that players in supported regions will soon be able to stream certain games and trial versions of games without having to download anything. As spotted by The Verge , ArashiGames, which was among the first to share the screenshots, said that users invited to…

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PlayStation 5: Big discount and cool Spider-man bundle unveiled. (Pexels) News 

Rs. 7,500 Price Reduction on PlayStation 5 Plus Additional Benefits!

Adriana Marais

Sony has exciting news in store for PlayStation 5 enthusiasts! They have an array of fantastic games and perks awaiting you. Among the highlights is the PlayStation Plus service, which offers a plethora of games accessible through the Game and Classics Catalog. Not only that, new games are also coming! Soon you will be able to play games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Alan Wake 2. And here’s a big surprise: From July 25, 2023 to August 7, 2023, you can save up to Rs. 7500 on PS5 promotional offer.…

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The game is also getting a limited-edition PS5 console and DualSense controller. Gaming 

‘Spider-Man 2’ Trailer Reveals Increased Presence of Venom, Villains and Intrigue

Nitin Misra, ,

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is set to release on PlayStation 5 in a mere three months, but eager fans won’t have to wait that long to uncover details about the game’s storyline. During the San Diego Comic Con, Sony and Insomniac treated us to a captivating story trailer, offering a glimpse into Peter Parker’s potential encounter with the Venom symbiote. The trailer is full of dramatic tension. Peter’s best friend Harry Osborne wants to enlist his help to “heal the world”. Meanwhile, Spider-Man has his hands full with Kraven the Huntsman…

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It's reportedly focusing research on live service Fortnite-style games and mixed reality. Gaming 

Sony to Increase Investment in Game Development as Rivals Strengthen

Febin Mathew, , ,

According to Nikkei, Sony intends to increase its investment in research and development (R&D) for gaming, with a particular focus on live service games similar to Fortnite and mixed reality. The company plans to allocate $2.13 billion for this segment in fiscal 2023, which will account for approximately 40 percent of its overall R&D spending. This amount is more than double what Sony spent in 2020. The objective behind this increased investment is to enhance its competitiveness in cloud gaming and virtual reality (VR), especially in light of Microsoft’s potential…

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It's an early chance to check out what UE5 will bring to games. Gaming 

‘Fort Solis’ Sci-fi Thriller to Launch on PlayStation 5, PC and Mac on August 22nd

Sanjay Patil, , ,

Psychological horror enthusiasts should take note of August 22nd as an exciting new game, Fort Solis, is set to be released. Developed by Fallen Leaf, the game is described as a psychological sci-fi thriller and follows the story of Jack Leary, an engineer sent to investigate a distant mining base on Mars. The game features a talented cast, including Roger Clark, known for his role as Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, as the voice of Leary, and Tory Baker (The Last of Us, Death Stranding) and Julia Brown…

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Sony Group Corp on Friday said PlayStation 5 sales will jump by six million units this business year, but forecast its profit will slip from a record high. News 

Sony sells record sales of PlayStation 5, but can it extend this success?

Adarsh V.K, ,

TOKYO: Sony Group Corp said on Friday that PlayStation 5 sales would rise by 6 million units this year, but forecast its profit would fall from a record high as weaker financial services sales offset revenue from games, music and movies. The Japanese company said it expects operating profit to fall 3.2 percent to 1.17 trillion yen ($8.65 billion) in the year to March 31, below the average analyst estimate of 1.275 trillion yen, according to Refinitiv data. However, the improved performance of its gaming unit comes as a relief…

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Inside a GameStop store, Sony PS5 game consoles are pictured in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York. (REUTERS) News 

PlayStation 5 could go on sale in India from mid-January, pre-orders by the end of December

Adarsh V.K, ,

There could finally be some good news for PlayStation 5 (PS5) fans in India. Sony could finally start selling its latest console in the country by mid-January, according to reports. The Mako Reactor has signaled that Sony could start taking pre-orders for the PS5 by the end of the month. However, the report adds that stocks for the PS5 might not be very good, and if you’re looking to buy the console offline, it might be a tough task. Sony centers across India have reportedly said they plan to start…

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