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2 BECOME 1 | PlayStation's Jim Ryan replacement is two CEOs as company splits retired boss' role

Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino have gotten the nod to replace the retired digital bobblehead man.

May 14, 2024 Mark Warren

A PS2, PS2 slim, and a PS2 controller all in a white void.

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THE FINAL WORD? | Jim Ryan says the PS2 sold 160 million units, though it might not be as simple as that

Even if it did only sell 155 million units, the PS2 is still the best selling console ever.

March 31, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

You can now own a digital bobblehead of the man that laid off 900 people at PlayStation before he retired

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NOD OFF | You can now own a digital bobblehead of the man that laid off 900 people at PlayStation before he retired

Ah yes, exactly what I wanted!

March 25, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

A Roblox character holds a basketball and smiles in a promotional video for Hoop Simulator.

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WON'T SOMEBODY... | This is why Roblox is not on PlayStation

Sony has a few concerns about Roblox that all have to do with kids, which is why the game has yet to be released PlayStation.

June 30, 2023 Sherif Saed

Game publishers don't like Game Pass because it destroys value, claims PlayStation boss

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GAME PASS RYANATOR | Game publishers don't like Game Pass because it destroys value, claims PlayStation boss

According to PlayStation head, Jim Ryan, Game Pass is not popular with any of the publishers he spoke to.

June 28, 2023 Sherif Saed

PlayStation hits out at "inadequate" Call of Duty offer from Xbox

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fog of war | PlayStation hits out at "inadequate" Call of Duty offer from Xbox

Sony is unsatisfied with Microsoft's assurances about the future of Call of Duty on PlayStation.

Sept. 8, 2022 Sherif Saed

Sony's Bungie acquisition is about more than PlayStation vs Xbox fanboy wars

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marathon endurance | Sony's Bungie acquisition is about more than PlayStation vs Xbox fanboy wars

Following the announcement that Sony is buying Bungie for $3.6 billion, we look into why the deal is about more than just replying to Microsoft.

Feb. 1, 2022 Dom Peppiatt

Sony has patented a PlayStation controller for your mobile phone

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playstation portable | Sony has patented a PlayStation controller for your mobile phone

Could Sony and PlayStation be ready to go up against Microsoft's dominance in the mobile streaming space with Xbox Cloud Gaming?

Nov. 29, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan calls out Bobby Kotick over Activision Blizzard scandal

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jim reaper | PlayStation boss Jim Ryan calls out Bobby Kotick over Activision Blizzard scandal

PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has criticised Activision Blizzard's Bobby Kotick over damning new reports about the company's sexual harassment lawsuit.

Nov. 18, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Sony's Jim Ryan wants "hundreds of millions" of people to have access to PlayStation titles

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console converter | Sony's Jim Ryan wants "hundreds of millions" of people to have access to PlayStation titles

PlayStation president and CEO Jim Ryan has noted his frustration that Sony's games can't reach more people.

Oct. 10, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Nixxes acquisition will help bring more PlayStation games to PC, Sony confirms

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Nixxes acquisition will help bring more PlayStation games to PC, Sony confirms

July 29, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Sony 'supports and encourages cross-play', says it'll be more common in future

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Sony 'supports and encourages cross-play', says it'll be more common in future

June 21, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Sony's Jim Ryan says PS5 standard edition will break even from June

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Sony's Jim Ryan says PS5 standard edition will break even from June

May 27, 2021 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

"We'll make sure the PS5 generation has more exclusive software than ever before" - PlayStation boss Jim Ryan

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"We'll make sure the PS5 generation has more exclusive software than ever before" - PlayStation boss Jim Ryan

April 22, 2021 Sherif Saed

Horizon Forbidden West still appears to be on track for release this year

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Horizon Forbidden West still appears to be on track for release this year

Feb. 23, 2021 Alex Calvin

Bringing new IP to the market is "very risky" says PlayStation boss

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Bringing new IP to the market is "very risky" says PlayStation boss

Nov. 22, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

Sony boss defends £70 price for PS5 games

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Sony boss defends £70 price for PS5 games

Nov. 17, 2020 Alex Calvin

PS5 launch line-up is "no comparison" to PS3 or PS4 line-ups, says Jim Ryan

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PS5 launch line-up is "no comparison" to PS3 or PS4 line-ups, says Jim Ryan

Oct. 29, 2020 Dom Peppiatt

Sony expects PS5 to sell more units in its first fiscal year than PS4 did

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Sony expects PS5 to sell more units in its first fiscal year than PS4 did

Oct. 6, 2020 Sherif Saed

Sony confirms no PS5 backwards compatibility with PS1, PS2 or PS3

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Sony confirms no PS5 backwards compatibility with PS1, PS2 or PS3

Sept. 18, 2020 Sherif Saed

"We are not going to go down the road of putting new releases into a subscription model," says PlayStation head

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"We are not going to go down the road of putting new releases into a subscription model," says PlayStation head

Sept. 17, 2020 Sherif Saed

Sony's Jim Ryan hints that PS5's release in Japan may not be delayed

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Sony's Jim Ryan hints that PS5's release in Japan may not be delayed

Jan. 9, 2020 Sherif Saed

Head of PlayStation on why you won't see games like God of War and Spider-Man on PlayStation Now at launch

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Head of PlayStation on why you won't see games like God of War and Spider-Man on PlayStation Now at launch

Nov. 7, 2019 Sherif Saed

PlayStation 5 is the easiest Sony console to code for, claims Ryan

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PlayStation 5 is the easiest Sony console to code for, claims Ryan

Nov. 7, 2019 Matt Martin

Jim Ryan appointed president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment

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Jim Ryan appointed president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment

Feb. 14, 2019 Sherif Saed

Sony's Jim Ryan isn't worried about Xbox One X's power, game devs more likely to aim for "lowest common denominator"

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Sony's Jim Ryan isn't worried about Xbox One X's power, game devs more likely to aim for "lowest common denominator"

June 14, 2017 Shabana Arif

Today's PlayStation 4 will still offer "a first class VR experience"

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Today's PlayStation 4 will still offer "a first class VR experience"

June 15, 2016 Marshall Lemon

PS4, VR and why Sony must "break the mould" for the good of the games industry

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PS4, VR and why Sony must "break the mould" for the good of the games industry

Oct. 29, 2015 Matt Martin

PlayStation 4 dominates Europe with '70-90%' of console market

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PlayStation 4 dominates Europe with '70-90%' of console market

June 30, 2015 Patrick Garratt

Interview: PS4's Jim Ryan on Sony's E3 and winning in Europe

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Interview: PS4's Jim Ryan on Sony's E3 and winning in Europe

June 30, 2015 Patrick Garratt

It's okay, Sony doesn't "have anything against EA Access."

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It's okay, Sony doesn't "have anything against EA Access."

Aug. 18, 2014 Dave Owen

There's no need to "buy outright exclusivity" due to Sony's strong market position

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There's no need to "buy outright exclusivity" due to Sony's strong market position

Aug. 14, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

PS4 is fastest-selling console in UK history, beating PSP record

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PS4 is fastest-selling console in UK history, beating PSP record

Dec. 2, 2013 Dave Cook

PS4 UK & Europe launch is, "huge day for gamers", says Sony's Ryan

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PS4 UK & Europe launch is, "huge day for gamers", says Sony's Ryan

Nov. 29, 2013 Dave Cook

Sony and EA's relationship is solid despite exclusivity deals signed with Xbox One, says Ryan

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Sony and EA's relationship is solid despite exclusivity deals signed with Xbox One, says Ryan

Sept. 14, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Gaikai's PS4 launch window uncertain in Europe due to broadband concerns

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Gaikai's PS4 launch window uncertain in Europe due to broadband concerns

Sept. 3, 2013 Dave Cook

Xbox One FIFA 14 pack-in shows pre-orders below expectations, Sony exec suggests

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Xbox One FIFA 14 pack-in shows pre-orders below expectations, Sony exec suggests

Aug. 29, 2013 Brenna Hillier

Sony exec teases more PS4 games at gamescom

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Sony exec teases more PS4 games at gamescom

June 24, 2013 Brenna Hillier

PlayStation 4 to help protect retail's "very fragile ecosystem" by allowing used games

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PlayStation 4 to help protect retail's "very fragile ecosystem" by allowing used games

June 12, 2013 Brenna Hillier

Sony not "defensive" or "apologetic" about paid PS4 multiplayer

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Sony not "defensive" or "apologetic" about paid PS4 multiplayer

June 12, 2013 Brenna Hillier

PS4: Sony dropping Online Pass system, expects others to follow suit

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PS4: Sony dropping Online Pass system, expects others to follow suit

June 12, 2013 Brenna Hillier

PS4 boss: ‘We will launch with all guns blazing’

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PS4 boss: ‘We will launch with all guns blazing’

June 12, 2013 Patrick Garratt

Gran Turismo 6 is a blend of ‘real’ and ‘virtual’, says Yamauchi

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Gran Turismo 6 is a blend of ‘real’ and ‘virtual’, says Yamauchi

May 23, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Gran Turismo 6: a commitment to PS3's installed base

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Gran Turismo 6: a commitment to PS3's installed base

May 15, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

PS Plus will have a "prominent role to play" in the PS4 landscape, says Ryan

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PS Plus will have a "prominent role to play" in the PS4 landscape, says Ryan

March 1, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

PS4: Blu-ray discs are the "primary delivery mechanism"

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PS4: Blu-ray discs are the "primary delivery mechanism"

Feb. 25, 2013 Brenna Hillier

'We're entering a big bad world where there are no rules' - Sony

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'We're entering a big bad world where there are no rules' - Sony

Aug. 24, 2012 Dave Cook

"Which new PS3?": Sony exec shrugs off PS3-4000 chatter

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"Which new PS3?": Sony exec shrugs off PS3-4000 chatter

Aug. 20, 2012 Dave Cook

Sony in talks with third-party publishers for Cross Buy promotions

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Sony in talks with third-party publishers for Cross Buy promotions

Aug. 16, 2012 Nick Akerman

Sony sees Wii U as a "potential risk", but remains confident in 2012 content offerings

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Sony sees Wii U as a "potential risk", but remains confident in 2012 content offerings

June 13, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson