Playstation The Official Playstation 5 Thread

[Superhero 101]

Nice but where is my PS Showcase Sony!!!

 

[psylockolussus]

I just downloaded a God of War theme for my Ps4 two days ago, then saw these time limited themes for the PS5... so bring themes back! They are great for customization.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[psylockolussus]

I can't believe PlayStation is older than me. But I'm glad I experienced the first two consoles at a young age. I think we got a Ps1 and a Ps2 around the same time? (2003 to 2004). I remember we got a PS2 just because of X-Men Legends and my copy of that game came from Chicago, because my uncle lives there. That was also the time I got my first laptop. I was like 13 during those times.

 

[blueharvest]

PlayStation Was "Lucky" To Survive PS3 Era, Former Executive Says

In a new interview, former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden says the company was "lucky" to survive the PS3 era.

insider-gaming.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

The PlayStation shattered the status quo, only to become it​

Technical wizardry has defined the PlayStation’s remarkable 30-year run. Now that success has put Sony in a precarious position.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2024/12/03/playstation-30th-anniversary/

 

[blueharvest]

And here's the article without a paywall:

https://archive.ph/2024.12.08-130921/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-12-08/apple-sony-talk-playstation-vr-ps-vr2-hand-controller-support-for-vision-pro

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

And here's the article without a paywall:

https://archive.ph/2024.12.08-130921/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-12-08/apple-sony-talk-playstation-vr-ps-vr2-hand-controller-support-for-vision-pro

thanks for the link! also posted in the VR thread

 

[blueharvest]

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Gets 15 New Games In December

Sony has announced that 15 new games are coming to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium subscribers in December 2024.

insider-gaming.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

But does being the biggest shareholder also automatically mean that they're the owner?

 

[psylockolussus]

I can't believe someone or a company can be the biggest shareholder with only 10%.

 

[Mani-Man]

I can't believe someone or a company can be the biggest shareholder with only 10%.

Yeah im Not sure how that Works... How many Shareholders does that Company have?
How can Sonys 10% be the biggest? How are the Rest of the 90% divided?

 

[psylockolussus]

Must be in hundreds, if not over a thousand, with several people with less than 1% share.

 

[Mjolnir Reborn]

It's a publicly traded company with 520 million shares so the number of owners in total will be quite high. No really large ownership by any one party though, as seen, and it's not too strange if no one is really trying to control the company and is more just investing diversely for profit. Still I too had expected a bigger acquisition for Sony when it made such big news.

 

[lenz]

Often the largest shareholders of a company are under 10%, especially if we distinguish between individual company shareholders and individuals themselves.

If you look at a company like Disney, the largest individual shareholder is George Lucas, who owns 4%

 

[psylockolussus]

The initial news were implying that Sony was buying/acquiring the company, rather than just buying shares. In the grand scheme of things, I don't think this is a big change compare to Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard/Bethesda.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

PlayStation Portal Owners Spend More Time Gaming Than Non-Owners, Says Sony

Sony reveals that PlayStation Portal owners spend more time playing games than non-owners, likely because the PS Portal owners are "naturally more engaged in the first place."

thegamepost.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Brutikus]

Despite Concord's Failure, PlayStation to Continue Focus on Live Service Titles, Alongside Story-Driven Games

Even with Concord failing hard, PlayStation co-CEO Hermen Hulst reaffirms their commitment to live service games.

mp1st.com

 

[Mani-Man]

And what a fitting image on the article...because why in gods name havent we seen a new Sly Raccoon?

Despite Concord's Failure, PlayStation to Continue Focus on Live Service Titles, Alongside Story-Driven Games

Even with Concord failing hard, PlayStation co-CEO Hermen Hulst reaffirms their commitment to live service games.

mp1st.com

Definition of Insanity.
You made negative records with Concord and still hold onto the idea, hoping for a different outcome.
The risk is too big man, let it go...you cant conquer the market there.

 

[blueharvest]

And what a fitting image on the article...because why in gods name havent we seen a new Sly Raccoon?

I forgot it even existed, to be honest. Also, why haven't we had a new Spyro game, either?

 

[psylockolussus]

They never learned.

 

[Daltonio]

I've been having problems with my PS5 hard crashing in the middle of games lately. Opened it up and dusted it and it helped for a little bit but I think I'm gonna have to take it in to get professionally repaired.

BTW I still will never forget hanging out on this forum and talking to you guys while we were all trying to pre-order our consoles in the first couple of hours. Good times.

 

[blueharvest]

PlayStation To Continue Focusing On Live Service Games

Despite hiccups like Concord and pushback from some in the community, PlayStation is continuing its focus on live service games.

insider-gaming.com