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Microsoft Says it Will Allow Sony to Put Call of Duty Games on PS Plus at Launch

Microsoft Says it Will Allow Sony to Put Call of Duty Games on PS Plus at Launch

Microsoft's offer to Sony includes the option to put Call of Duty games on PlayStation Plus day and date for the same duration as their Game Pass availability.

Sony Group Has Another $5.1 Billion to Spend on Investments and Acquisitions Before Next Year

Sony Group Has Another $5.1 Billion to Spend on Investments and Acquisitions Before Next Year

Across all of its divisions, the Japanese company has another $5.1 billion left until 2024 to make further investments and acquisitions.

PS5 Update Adds Full Discord Integration, VRR Support for 1440p Displays, and More

PS5 Update Adds Full Discord Integration, VRR Support for 1440p Displays, and More

The update also brings several new quality-of-life improvements and UI upgrades, in addition to several new accessibility features.

PS VR2 Has “a Good Chance” of Outselling the Original PS VR, Sony Believes

PS VR2 Has “a Good Chance” of Outselling the Original PS VR, Sony Believes

Sony believes its new virtual reality can outperform its predecessor on the market, which would mean sales of over 5 million units.

“It Makes Zero Business Sense to Take Call of Duty off of PlayStation,” Says Microsoft Exec

“It Makes Zero Business Sense to Take Call of Duty off of PlayStation,” Says Microsoft Exec

Microsoft's Rima Alaily says the amount of people who would switch from PlayStation to Xbox if Call of Duty went exclusive is "too small to hurt Sony’s ability to compete."

PS5 UK Sales Saw a 316% Year-on-Year Boost in February

PS5 UK Sales Saw a 316% Year-on-Year Boost in February

The console's sales also saw a 27% increase over January, with year-to-date sales up 180% over the first two months of 2022.

“Linear Games Are Easier to Make,” The Last of Us Co-Creator Says

“Linear Games Are Easier to Make,” The Last of Us Co-Creator Says

The Last of Us co-creator Bruce Straley seems to have courted controversy following his statement that linear games are easier to develop.

PlayStation’s Third-Party Exclusives are More About Adapting Technologies That “Make PS5 Sing” – Sony

PlayStation’s Third-Party Exclusives are More About Adapting Technologies That “Make PS5 Sing” – Sony

Sony Interactive Entertainment's Shawne Benson says, "There's a lot of things we could do and then create marketing stories around."

With PS5 Sales Booming, Sony Was AMD’s Biggest Customer Last Year

With PS5 Sales Booming, Sony Was AMD’s Biggest Customer Last Year

AMD sold Sony $3.776 billion worth of SoCs for the PS5 last year, accounting for 16% of the company's revenue during the period.

Final Fantasy 16 Received Development Support from Sony

Final Fantasy 16 Received Development Support from Sony

Producer Naoki Yoshida confirms that Sony's development support on the RPG was one of the factors responsible for its timed exclusivity deal.

Rise of the Ronin Has Been in Development for 7 Years

Rise of the Ronin Has Been in Development for 7 Years

Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja's upcoming open world action RPG, which is due out next year, has been in the works for seven years.

Returnal PC Errors And Fixes: Fatal Error, Performance Issues, and More

Returnal PC Errors And Fixes: Fatal Error, Performance Issues, and More

The bullet-hell/third-person shooter finally comes to PC, but not without its share of issues. Here are some fixes you should know about.

Upcoming PlayStation Showcase Will “Set up the Second Phase of the PS5” – Rumour

Upcoming PlayStation Showcase Will “Set up the Second Phase of the PS5” – Rumour

Journalist Jeff Grubb says the rumoured upcoming PlayStation Showcase will be a "massive" event, and was originally scheduled for last Fall.

Battlefield 2042, Minecraft Dungeons, and Code Vein Will be Free with PS Plus in March

Battlefield 2042, Minecraft Dungeons, and Code Vein Will be Free with PS Plus in March

Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Game Catalog will also add Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Rainbow Six Extraction, and more.

PlayStation VR2 is Now Available

PlayStation VR2 is Now Available

The VR headset retails for $549.99 and includes a 4K dual OLED panel, eye-tracking, new Sense controllers with haptic feedback, and more.

Sony’s Current Call of Duty Deal with Activision Expires Next Year

Sony’s Current Call of Duty Deal with Activision Expires Next Year

Microsoft President Brad Smith says the new deal offered to Sony is better for PlayStation than the existing one.

Microsoft and Sony “Not Close” to a Deal Regarding Activision Blizzard

Microsoft and Sony “Not Close” to a Deal Regarding Activision Blizzard

After a recent hearing with the European Commission, a deal between Microsoft and Sony about Activision Blizzard is still "not close" to happening.

State of Play Set for Thursday, Will Feature Extended Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Gameplay

State of Play Set for Thursday, Will Feature Extended Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Gameplay

The presentation will also feature new looks at upcoming third party games and announcements for upcoming PS VR2 titles.

Gran Turismo 7 – Update Version 1.29 Receives First Trailer, New Cars and Track Revealed

Gran Turismo 7 – Update Version 1.29 Receives First Trailer, New Cars and Track Revealed

PS5 players can also participate in a limited-time event until late March against Gran Turismo Sophy, a complex racing AI.

Returnal is Sony’s Second-Worst Steam Launch to Date

Returnal is Sony’s Second-Worst Steam Launch to Date

With a concurrent user count of under 7,000 on Steam, Returnal is among Sony's worst PC launches so far, second only to Sackboy: A Big Adventure.