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Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida said that Sony's first game was a space shooter developed for a joint project with Nintendo. According to him, the game was almost completed but never saw the light of day due to the cancellation of the project.
In 2014, Sony announced WiLD, an open-world game by Rayman creator Michel Ancel. After years of development, the project was cancelled in 2021. Recently, former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida shared his vision of the reasons for this decision.
Former PlayStation executive Sean Layden has suggested that Sony is unlikely to completely abandon the use of disc drives in the upcoming PlayStation 6. He noted that although digital sales are growing, physical media remains important for many users, especially in regions with weak internet connections.
Apple and Sony are actively working on device integration
Sony has sent a copyright infringement notice (DMCA) to the developer of a fan patch that allowed Bloodborne to run at 60 fps. The patch was created by modder Lance McDonald and released in 2021.
Shawn Layden, former chairman of PlayStation Worldwide Studios, suggested that Microsoft's multiplatform strategy could be successful, similar to Sega's approach after its exit from the console market. He noted that the release of games on different platforms can reduce the "missed opportunity" effect (FOMO), which is usually used to attract players to a particular ecosystem.
In some aspects, the PC version is even superior to the console version
The show could take place as early as mid-February
Online gaming has proven to be disastrously low
Sony has announced that starting from 31 January 2025, the classic themes dedicated to the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 consoles will be temporarily removed from PlayStation 5. These themes were released in December 2024 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand and allowed users to customise the PS5 interface in the style of previous consoles.
The game can already be added to your wishlist
On 30 January, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was officially released on PC and is available for download on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software, this port gives new players the opportunity to immerse themselves in the adventures of Peter Parker and Miles Morales.
Gran Turismo 7 has received a fresh patch version 1.55, which is now available for download on PlayStation 4/5. The update brings a new monthly cycle of cars and events, as well as general improvements.
Sony's share price pleases investors
Bend Studio has fired several contractors who worked on the recently cancelled game by the service. According to Game Developer, their contract expires on 14 February.
