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Stuntman Hollywood revealed at Sony State of Play, coming soon to PS5

Cars from The Fast and Furious, Back to the Future, and more present.

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Jun 2 • 6:49 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
The leaks were real: God of War Laufey is all about Faye, and it's coming to PlayStation 5 'soon'

Sony Santa Monica's next God of War game is known as NAME, and is set for release in YEAR.

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Jun 2 • 6:31 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Control Resonant's release date revealed in bombshell Sony State of Play story trailer

More looks at what Dylan is up to floods the trailer, for our pleasure.

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Jun 2 • 6:13 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Control Resonant release date officially revealed during Sony State of Play

Remedy's surreal Manhattan adventure is nearly here

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Jun 2 • 5:55 PM EDT • Technology • polygon.com
RuneScape: Dragonwilds Launches on Consoles Later in 2026, Sony Picks Up Spinoff for PS Plus

RuneScape: Dragonwilds launches on PlayStation 5 later in 2026, developer Jagex has announced, marking the first time the RuneScape IP has made the jump from PC to consoles in its 25-year history.

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Jun 2 • 5:48 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
PlayStation State of Play June 2026: All the news and trailers

Stay up to date with all of Sony’s gaming announcements.

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Jun 2 • 4:40 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
PlayStation State of Play live report - all of today's news from Sony's 2026 summer showcase

What PlayStation surprises does Sony have for tonight's summer showcase? Let's find out.

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Jun 2 • 10:21 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
‘Destiny 2’ Players Try To Break Playercount Records To Send Sony A Message

Destiny 2 players now want to break playercount records on its June 9 update to show that the game should not end development.

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Jun 2 • 10:05 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
New data shows Sony has been selling fewer and fewer copies of its PlayStation exclusives since 2020

Newly-collated data on the sales performance of Sony's first-party PlayStation titles paints a grim picture.

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Jun 2 • 9:50 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony's Disappointing PS5 Generation Captured In One Chart

First-party sales have slumped amid long development times and scrapped projects

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Jun 2 • 9:26 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Have Declined Over the Past 5 Years, Although Ghost of Yotei Helped Reverse the Trend

On the eve of Sony’s crucial State of Play showcase, new data has revealed a steady decline in first-party PlayStation game sales over the past five years, although 2025's Ghost of Yotei helped reverse the trend.

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Jun 2 • 6:21 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Sony’s new fight stick and gaming monitor launch in August

Preorders start soon.

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Jun 1 • 12:36 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
PlayStation FlexStrike wireless fight stick and 27-Inch Gaming Monitor launch in August; Pulse Elevate wireless speakers later in 2026

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced release dates for three of its major accessories. The FlexStrike wireless fight stick will launch on August 6 worldwide, the 27-Inch Gaming Monitor with…

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Jun 1 • 11:21 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
'We're Continuing Our Journey on Xbox, Switch, and Steam': Sony Wages War on 1,000+ Crappy PS5 Games

Webnetic getting the boot

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Jun 1 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
State of Play's Special Alamo Drafthouse Menu Has Leaked, And Here's What Sony's Cooking

Hope you're hungry, bub

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May 31 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
8 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

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May 31 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • gearpatrol.com
Sony Is Wrong To Take ‘Destiny 2’ Support Down To Absolute Zero

When Sony says Destiny 2 is getting no more updates, they truly mean zero, and that is a big mistake for a franchsie this storied.

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May 30 • 9:51 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Sony takes final bow as stand-alone TV maker

Sony unveiled two high-end TVs, which are likely to be its last premium sets before its home theater business merges with TCL Electronics Holdings next year.

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May 30 • 9:01 AM EDT • Technology • seattletimes.com
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless review: Worth the wait

Sennheiser’s latest flagship headphones close the gap to Bose and Sony thanks to improved sound and more effective ANC.

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May 29 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
The Walmart Exclusive Icon Blue PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Is on Sale for the First Time During the Sony Days of Play Sale Event

I'm blue.

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May 28 • 6:45 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
PS Store Codes for Free PS5, PS4 Days of Play 2026 Downloads

Sony has rolled out free PS5 and PS4 goodies for Days of Play 2026 ahead of schedule, and we have all the PS Store download codes for our readers. All PlayStation players can grab free avatars from popular indie games using the codes below. PS Store codes for free PS5, PS4 Days of Play 2026 […]

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May 28 • 8:34 AM EDT • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
Sony launches True RGB TVs in the Bravia series, and it’s the start of a whole new era

Sony's new BRAVIA 9 II and 7 II TVs use independently controlled RGB LEDs to deliver the most accurate colors and widest viewing angles the company has ever put in a home television.

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May 28 • 2:30 AM EDT • Technology • digitaltrends.com
Sony is offering up to 50 percent off some of our favorite PS5 games

Including the excellent Ghost of Yōtei.

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May 27 • 12:41 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Hands on: Sony Bravia 9 II review

This isn't RGB Mini LED TV, it's True RGB – and it looks glorious in action

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May 27 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • whathifi.com
Sony announces True RGB Bravia TV lineup

Sony's Bravia 9 II and Bravia 7 II feature independently driven red, green and blue lights.

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May 27 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Hands on: Sony Bravia 7 II review

How does Sony’s step-down ‘True RGB’ technology perform?

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May 27 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • whathifi.com
Sony’s first RGB TV is a statement piece

RGB LED tech shines with Sony processing.

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May 27 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Sony’s DualSense controllers are almost 30 percent off

Great for Steam, not just for the PS5.

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May 27 • 10:38 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Sony Pulls The Plug On PS5's First Live-Service Flop 5 Years Later

The PS5 launch year exclusive is the latest first party online game to get nuked

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May 26 • 5:58 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Sony’s sloppy Spider-Man universe gets even messier with Spider-Noir

Sony’s latest Spider-Man project feels like a case study in beating a dead horse.

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May 26 • 12:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • theverge.com
Here are our PS Plus monthly games for June, with an Xbox title headlining

Sony has announced its PlayStation Plus games for June.

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May 26 • 8:56 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Is Sony Group (TSE:6758) Pricing In Recent Entertainment And Gaming Momentum?

If you are wondering whether Sony Group stock at ¥3,598 is giving you a fair deal or not, a clear look at its valuation can help you decide how it might fit into your portfolio. The share price return is flat over the past week at 0.1%, while the stock shows a 12.2% gain over 30 days, a decline of 11.8% year to date, a 1.6% return over 1 year, 45.0% over 3 years, and 80.6% over 5 years. Taken together, these figures give mixed signals about how the market has been reassessing the stock over...

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May 25 • 7:11 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
'Absurd': Social Media Misquotes Journalist, Erroneously Claims Sony Is Angry at Naughty Dog

Another day at the office

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May 25 • 7:00 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
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May 24 • 5:59 PM EDT • Sports • www2.smsu.edu
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Sony Launches Reon Pocket Pro Plus Wearable Air Conditioner In Time For Summer Heatwaves

Sony’s latest “thermo device” is designed to keep you cool during intense summer heat. Here’s all you need to know.

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May 24 • 2:36 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
New PlayStation Patent Aims to Make Wait Times in Games Less Boring With Picture-in-Picture Content

Sony has filed a new PlayStation patent that should make waiting for games to load or matchmaking to finish a lot more bearable.

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May 24 • 11:25 AM EDT • Technology • mp1st.com
A Petition Calling on Sony to Greenlight Destiny 3 Has Over 120,000 Signatures Already — and It's Rising Fast

An online petition calling on Sony to greenlight the development of Destiny 3 has seen over 120,000 signatures, but it seems unlikely that the game will be made.

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May 24 • 7:05 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Destiny fans petition for Destiny 3, with heartfelt messages

A petition for Destiny 3 has garnered over 48,000 signatures in a very short time, with many explaining why the game means so much to them. "The desire

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May 23 • 10:54 AM EDT • Technology • thesixthaxis.com
After Destiny 2’s Closure, PlayStation’s Live Service Push Is Officially In Shambles

Destiny 2 is shutting down and Sony has nothing to replace it, relying mainly on a single first-party game going forward for its live-service push, Marathon.

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May 23 • 10:47 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Sony Launches Reon Pocket Pro Plus Wearable Air Conditioner In Time For Summer Heatwaves

Sony’s latest “thermo device” is designed to keep you cool during intense summer heat. Here’s all you need to know.

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May 23 • 10:35 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Destiny 3 Petition is Blowing Up

Following recent development news about Destiny 3 and potential layoffs at Bungie, fans petition Sony to greenlight the threequel.

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May 22 • 11:48 PM EDT • Technology • gamerant.com
Bungie Plans Layoffs After Ending ‘Destiny 2’ Development

The Sony subsidiary will focus on ‘Marathon’ rather than jumping directly to ‘Destiny 3’

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May 21 • 7:13 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
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Take-Two rallies after confirming Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released on November 19

Take-Two confirms GTA 6 launches Nov 19; Oppenheimer projects 40M units and $3.45 FY27 non-GAAP EPS. See winners like TTWO, SONY, MSFT.

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May 21 • 4:26 PM EDT • Technology • seekingalpha.com
Introducing the PlayStation Studios Accessibility Community Council

Learn how PlayStation is helping developers build more accessible and inclusive games through direct collaboration with accessibility experts and players.

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May 21 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • sonyinteractive.com
Sony Interactive Entertainment trademarks Break In

Sony Interactive Entertainment filed trademarks for “Break In” on May 20 in the United States and Europe.

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May 21 • 9:35 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Sony Trademarks New Game Called 'Break In' Ahead of PlayStation State of Play

Sony has trademarked a new PlayStation game called 'Break In' ahead of its State of Play event in June.

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May 21 • 9:13 AM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
Ahead of Humongous State of Play, Sony Trademarks New PS5 Game 'Break In'

What is it?

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May 21 • 8:45 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Sony’s other PS Plus plans are going up in price too.

When it announced price hikes this week, Sony focused on the cheapest Essential tier. As we suspected though, now the new prices are live, Extra and Premium have gone up too. Extra now starts at $16.99 per month, while Premium is $19.99. [Link: Sony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus | https://www.theverge.com/games/932430/sony-playstation-plus-subscription-price-raise | The Verge]

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May 21 • 8:20 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
It's not just PS Plus Essential getting a price hike: Premium and Extra tiers are now more expensive too

Following its carefully worded PS Plus price increase announcement, Sony has confirmed what everybody already expected what it hadn't yet said out loud.

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May 21 • 7:50 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony Quietly Increased the Price of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Subscriptions, Too

Sony has quietly increased the price of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers as well as the Essential tier, having suggested only the Essential tier would get more expensive.

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May 21 • 4:40 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
FSR 3.1 Got Ditched for PSSR 2.0 in 007 First Light’s PS5 Pro Version After 1-Day Integration Blew Devs Away

007 First Light ditched FSR 3.1 for Sony’s upgraded PSSR 2.0 on PS5 Pro, and IO Interactive says integration took just one day.

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May 20 • 12:30 PM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Alamo Drafthouse and Sony Interactive Entertainment Bring PlayStation's STATE OF PLAY Broadcast To Theaters

This June, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Sony Interactive Entertainment are teaming up to bring the upcoming State of Play broadcast into theaters for the first time. On June 2 at 2pm PT/4pm CT/5pm ET, select Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide will host a live screening event featuring the latest PlayStation news and new game reveals in […]

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May 20 • 9:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • boxofficepro.com
PS6 delays, cross-gen games, and more subscriptions - what Sony's latest financials could mean for PlayStation fans in the future

Rhys Elliot, video game analyst at Alinea Analytics, speaks to Eurogamer about Sony's latest fiscal year statement and what it all means.

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May 20 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
007 First Light uses upgraded PSSR by default on PS5 Pro, AMD FSR 3.1.5 on PCs

007 First Light gets upgraded PSSR support on PS5 Pro IO Interactive says Sony’s newer upscaler improves motion stability and fine detail. Sony has

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May 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Sony 1000X The ColleXion in for review

Sony's WH-1000X series is now 10 years old, and this is a celebratory release. If you're into headphones, then you're no doubt familiar with Sony's...

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May 19 • 5:44 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com
Sony Launches $650 Headphones Made With Steel and Vegan Leather

Sony Group Corp. introduced a $650 pair of high-end wireless headphones, setting a new ceiling for the company in a segment that has already grown more pricey in recent years.

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May 19 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • bloomberg.com
Sony’s 1000X The Collexion are a luxurious and expensive celebration of its iconic headphones

Say hello to Sony’s most expensive wireless headphones.

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May 19 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Whoa! Netflix is Sending Narnia Heading to Theaters...What This Means for the Future of Film

(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Here’s a funny thing about the debate over whether streamers should release their movies in theaters first: Both sides think the other side represents the “conventional wisdom”. If you’ve been reading me for any amount of time, or even just scanned my front page, you know I think movies make more money by having a robust theatrical window compared to going straight-to-streaming. I’ve published thousands of words on this topic. And for years, I felt like I was standing up to a wave of opposition. See, while the “put your films in theaters to make money” take was obvious at any point before 2019, post-streaming revolution, most of the trendy thinkers took the opposite point of view. Big names argued that Netflix putting their film straight-to-streaming (“S-to-S” from here on out) actually made more money. Netflix was “disrupting” theaters, just as they disrupted Blockbuster Video, and since innovation is always good, this too was a great idea. This thinking then leaked into the mainstream business outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. I read many articles whose take boiled down to “Netflix makes tons of money from S-to-S releases” and “theaters were in structural decline” anyways. Covid-19 shutting down theaters and the 2023 strikes shutting down film production seemingly justified this point of view, as the box office struggled to return to 2017-2019 heights. Yet I’ve also read folks arguing the opposite point: the conventional wisdom says to put films in theaters! From some writers’ points of view, “everyone” actually agrees/agreed with my “send your films to theaters” take—especially the stodgy traditional studios—and folks still didn’t understand Netflix’s genius. I feel like, for the last two years, many people have argued this point as if it’s conventional wisdom. You know what? I may have been wrong. At this point, the “S-to-S strategy makes money” might be the minority viewpoint. Especially with the news this month that Netflix will put at least one film—Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film The Magician’s Nephew—in theaters in 2027 for a full 49-day run is big news. So that’s the story of the week, but I’ll also explain why they’re making this move now and why Netflix may not completely embrace theaters, along with other topics, like how I don’t buy Disney’s “super app” strategy, the latest good news out of the unions, my take on the latest attacks against free speech, and a whole lot more. Let’s get started. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Goes to Theaters! Listen, I promise not to victory lap too hard today. As I just wrote, I’ve argued against sending films straight-to-streaming for—checks calendar—eight years now. Since 2018. Yikes. That’s a long time. And for years, others painted my thinking as “conventional” in that I was standing up for the status quo against trendy, cool disruption. And that’s not cool! But math is math, and I never could make the S-to-S numbers work. The only thing that ever enabled that model was Wall Street’s brief exuberance for it. It seems like the heads of Netflix now agree with me. (There were always rumors that former head of film for Netflix Scott Stuber argued internally for theatrical releases as well.) As they announced: “The Magician’s Nephew_—the first film in a Narnia series of films—will open on 12-Feb-2027, with a 49 day theatrical exclusive run.”_ I’m a little surprised at how little coverage this big change actually got. Credit to Bloomberg for leading with it and Matt Belloni’s The Town for highlighting it with the provocatively titled podcast “Hell Hath Frozen Over”. But after that? Instead of getting as much coverage as, say, the FCC’s latest egregious crackdown on free speech, this news story got crickets. But it’s massively more important for the future business of entertainment. So let’s start with the obvious question… Why Put Your Movies in Theaters? So…why should Netflix put (some!) of their movies in theaters? Well, I’ve already written that in a very, very, very long article from 2022: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) [ The Data Is In: Theatrical Films Massively Outperform Straight-To-Streaming Films ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) Entertainment Strategy Guy · April 5, 2023 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) To summarize, theatrical runs make much more money, especially blockbusters, because they earn more money per viewing,1 and that helps boost home entertainment sales. Theatrical films also perform as well or better than the streaming-only films. Now, partially this is driven by increased marketing for said films, but said marketing ultimately boosts the awareness of the movies and drives improved streaming and library performance as well. Again, I’ve made this case after reviewing the economic models and streaming data for years. Just last week, Emily Horgan also made the case for kids films! Yes, it is probably conventional wisdom, but that’s also because it’s true! I’d also argue we’ve seen a lot of data in the various studios’ behavior. As I’ve noted before, the more a studio needs to make money, the likelier they are to put films in theaters. As such, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony all send their major films to theaters. Even if they once made a big S-to-S push (*cough* Disney *cough*), they’ve since relented and returned to theaters. The tech companies don’t need to make money, per se, so it took them years to embrace theaters. Apple doesn’t need to make money because it doesn’t disclose their (likely) Quibi-sized losses each year. (They fear bad press more than losing money.) Amazon announced two years ago that they planned to make Amazon-MGM Studios/Prime Video profitable on its own, and guess what? Now they’re putting films in theaters. That leaves Netflix. They’re in between the “no need to make money at all” and the “desperately need to make money to offset linear TV declines”, so they had less pressure to put some films in theaters. Plus, for years, they were the sexy disruptor, and Wall Street rewarded them for that. (Honestly, they still do.) Yet, even Netflix likely saw the money they were leaving on the table (I’ve estimated it at an easy billion dollars before) so they changed their course. I heard one pundit argue that, because Netflix already makes so much money, they don’t need to make more money, which sort of goes against everything I’ve ever learned about business and economics. Again, to be super-nuanced, sending “films to theaters” does not mean EVERY film. TV movies have been a thing for decades. Lifetime films, Hallmark holiday films, Disney Channel Original Movies, and so on, don’t need theatrical runs. But films above a certain budget level (say $25 to 50 million) almost certainly need theaters to maximize their revenue. The Scenarios (with a Dose of Skepticism) Now time for some skepticism: it won’t surprise me at all if Netflix re-changes course. Specifically, Netflix announced that their Narnia film will go to theaters. And I’d bet anything we see KPop Demon Hunters 2: The Huntering2 also goes to theaters, cause it’s the surest hit outside of a Disney animated sequel right now. But how much does Netflix truly commit to theaters? They’ve already tried to emphasize that this is a one-off move. I see three broad scenarios:

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May 18 • 3:27 PM EDT • Entertainment • entertainment.substack.com
Sony Won't Release Its Biggest Single-Player PlayStation Hits On PC Anymore

This is not a PlayStation

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May 18 • 3:15 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
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Sony won't be bringing any more single-player games to PC, says PlayStation Studios boss

Following rumors earlier this year that Sony had decided to pull back from releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC, Pl…

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May 18 • 3:12 PM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
Latest PS5 Lawsuit Claims Sony Could 'Double Dip' on Trump's Tariffs

Aw sh*t, here we go again

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May 18 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion leak ahead of launch

They will be positioned as a higher-end offering than the current WH-1000XM6. Sony is launching its WH-1000X headphones tomorrow, but a detailed leak has...

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May 18 • 2:01 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com
Sony announces price increase for new PlayStation Plus subscribers "due to ongoing market conditions"

The price of PlayStation Plus is going up. But not for everyone, for a change. At least, not yet.

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May 18 • 12:31 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus

The price hike goes into effect on May 20th.

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May 18 • 12:24 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
PS Plus Price Increase Announced by Sony for New Members

From 20th May 2026

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May 18 • 12:15 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Players Sue Sony Over PS5 Tariff 'Windfall'

The class action lawsuit argues that Sony will obtain "a double recovery windfall" following the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariff refunds, which it argues should be passed on to consumers

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May 18 • 11:45 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Sony's 10th Anniversary 'Collexion' Over-Ear Headphones Leaked

Sony's latest noise-canceling headphones have been leaked. Images of the 10th anniversary models, called 1000X "The Collexion" Edition, were shared online today by OnLeaks. They're expected to launch tomorrow, coming just a year after the company's WH-1000XM6 series. From what we can tell based on the leaked materials, the changes are largely design-based.

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May 18 • 9:50 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Leaked images reveal Sony’s 10th anniversary ‘ColleXion’ headphones

The carry case is basically a handbag.

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May 18 • 8:10 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is official, Xiaomi 17 Max is coming - week 20 in review

Samsung begins seeding One UI 8.5, announces One UI 9 beta for the S26 series. Sony unveiled its Xperia 1 VIII flagship with a new design, but the old core...

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May 17 • 2:31 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com
'There's Truth to It': Sony 'Considering' Bringing Back Your Fave Franchises on PS5

Dreams do come true

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May 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Sony's explanation for its embarrassing AI photos just leaves more questions

Sony has responded after getting roasted online over its new AI camera tool.

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May 15 • 3:46 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Stacy Weitz to Exit After 10 Years

The TV veteran headed up corporate communications since joining the studio in 2016

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May 15 • 1:22 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Stacy Weitz Leaving As SVP Corporate Communications For Sony Pictures Entertainment

Stacy Weitz is stepping down as SVP Corporate Communications for Sony Pictures Entertainment after a decade at the studio.

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May 15 • 1:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • deadline.com
AI camera blunder turns new Xperia 1 VIII into a meme: Sony roasted in viral social media trend

Sony faces social media backlash and mockery over the Xperia 1 VIII’s AI Camera Assistant. Users on X are roasting the company by sharing overexposed "before and after" memes after the Japanese giant posted promotional images that appeared lower in quality than the originals. Sony has since clarified that the AI suggests "creative looks" rather than automatic edits.

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May 15 • 11:37 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
CineD tested the Sony A7rVI: Highest DR ever tested (with a caveat) and promising prospects for the A7sIV :)

CineD tested the Sony A7rVI and wrote this: Sony managed to create a very attractive package with the a7R VI – rolling shutter values with or without the dual gain mode are very manageable, and the dynamic range results show the power of dual gain “ON” – we get up to 14 stops at SNR

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May 15 • 10:49 AM EDT • Technology • sonyalpharumors.com
Sony Surprise Drops New Feature via May 2026 Beta Update

Sony has just added a new feature to the PS5 via a beta update for May 2026. A new social/community widget is being tested.

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May 15 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
Xperia 1 VIII AI photos outrage: Nothing CEO calls out Sony for "engagement farming"

Sony's Xperia 1 VIII launch is facing backlash over its AI Camera Assistant, with critics roasting the flagship phone for its questionable AI image processing. Amid "engagement farming" accusations from Nothing CEO Carl Pei, the key to the controversy might be a marketing misunderstanding.

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May 14 • 8:25 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Sony’s awful ‘AI Camera Assistant’ for Xperia is the final boss of the worst camera trend [Gallery]

Yes, Sony actually seems to think that image you’re seeing above looks better after running through an “AI Camera Assistant.”...

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May 14 • 11:35 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Sony Xperia 1 VIII packs a redesign, flagship specs, microSD, 3.5mm jack from €1,500

Sony’s latest flagship is here, with the new Xperia 1 VIII offering some powerful specs for the usual lofty price...

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May 13 • 12:25 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May Includes Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2

PlayStation Plus subscribers have several blockbuster games to look forward to this month, as Sony has revealed its Game Catalog additions for May 2026.

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May 13 • 11:53 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Sony ups its new A7R VI to 66.8 megapixels and jumps the price to $4,500

It now features a fully stacked sensor for faster shooting and 8K video, making it a more do-it-all high-resolution camera.

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May 13 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Sony Alpha 7R VI Announced – 66.8MP Stacked Sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p and Sensor-Level Dual Gain

Sony Alpha 7R VI announced with 66.8MP stacked Exmor RS sensor, 8K 30p, 4K 120p video, and new sensor-level Dual Gain mode.

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May 13 • 10:21 AM EDT • Technology • cined.com
Sony a7R VI Has a Stacked 66.8MP Sensor and Captures 30 FPS Bursts

You got your speed in my resolution! You got your resolution in my speed!

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May 13 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • petapixel.com
PS Plus Extra, Premium May 2026 games revealed as Star Wars Outlaws tops line-up

Fans will be hoping Sony unleashes the big guns to combat Microsoft and its Xbox Game Pass line-up for May.

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May 13 • 7:20 AM EDT • Technology • express.co.uk
Sony's Xperia 1 VIII Has Bigger Camera Sensors And A New Look

Once again, Sony doesn’t have plans to release it in the US.

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May 13 • 6:11 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Sony’s new Xperia phone gets an overdue redesign

But still no US release.

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May 12 • 10:00 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Sony's New Wearable Air Conditioner Runs Even Cooler

And it should be more comfortable, too.

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May 12 • 2:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Official Xperia 1 VIII images show global colours and key features before launch day

The Xperia 1 VIII is launching on May 13. In the meantime, a reliable leaker has published a series of photos detailing Sony's new flagship. Features like a camera shutter button, a capacitive fingerprint scanner and Zeiss T* lens will return for the smartphones' eighth-generation release.

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May 11 • 5:02 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
‘Stellar Blade 2’ Will Leave Sony Behind To ‘Fully Reflect Its Identity’ In Marketing

Shift Up, developer of Stellar Blade, has just made a big announcement that it will also be the publisher for its sequel, Stellar Blade 2.

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May 11 • 9:19 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Stellar Blade 2 PS5 Reveal This Year, But Sony Won't Publish It

Shift Up doing things on its own

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May 11 • 7:30 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
GTA 6 hopefuls encouraged by Sony to upgrade to PS5 now

PlayStation is writing to PS4 owners to suggest they'll need to upgrade to a PS5 if they want to play Grand Theft Auto …

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May 10 • 12:35 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony Wants to Turn Your PS5 Gameplay into Highlight Reels

"Let's see that again"

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May 10 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Fans Think New GTA 6 Emails From Sony Signal Something Big

It sure does seem like Take-Two and Sony are ramping up for some sort of big Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing push

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May 9 • 1:30 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Sony Accelerates Entertainment and AI Strategy as Anime Business Drives Growth at FY2026 Management Briefing

Sony accelerates anime and AI growth strategy as Crunchyroll surpasses 21 million subscribers during its FY2026 management briefing.

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May 9 • 12:10 AM EDT • Entertainment • us.oricon-group.com
Sony says PlayStation 6 launch timing and price are not decided

PS6 has no release date yet, Sony confirms and mentions memory prices Sony has not confirmed a launch date or price for its next PlayStation console.

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May 8 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com