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Sony Corporation originated with an electronics shop set up in 1946 in Tokyo, and was officially christened Sony in 1958. Sony gained a reputation for innovation with the launch of the Betamax videocassette recording format and the introduction of the Walkman in 1979. Although its market share has been eroded by products from Samsung Electronics and Apple.
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Sony Corporation originated with an electronics shop set up in 1946 in Tokyo, and was officially christened Sony in 1958. Sony gained a reputation for innovation with the launch of the Betamax videocassette recording format and the introduction of the Walkman in 1979. Although its market share has been eroded by products from Samsung Electronics and Apple.
- Jon Chang-hyok, Kim Il and Park Jin-hyok are accused of stealing money and cryptocurrency while working for Pyongyang’s military intelligence services
- The programmers were allegedly behind the 2014 attack on Sony Pictures over The Interview, a movie depicting the assassination of leader Kim Jong-un
The world can’t get enough Japanese anime, but there’s a shrinking supply because young Japanese artists spurn an industry known for its long hours and low budgets.
The world can’t get enough Japanese anime, but there’s a shrinking supply because young Japanese artists spurn an industry known for its long hours and low budgets.
The Nintendo Switch is China’s most popular console, with sales surpassing those of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One combined.
The Nintendo Switch is China’s most popular console, with sales surpassing those of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One combined.
With many people stuck at home throughout the year, video games became more popular and important than ever. Here’s a round-up of the best titles of 2020.
With many people stuck at home throughout the year, video games became more popular and important than ever. Here’s a round-up of the best titles of 2020.
The botched release of Cyberpunk 2077 highlights numerous questionable game-industry tactics that have become the norm, especially that it is OK to release a game in an unfinished state.
The botched release of Cyberpunk 2077 highlights numerous questionable game-industry tactics that have become the norm, especially that it is OK to release a game in an unfinished state.
Scalpers are deploying bots that constantly monitor online stores for changes in inventory and supplies, then automatically place orders.
Scalpers are deploying bots that constantly monitor online stores for changes in inventory and supplies, then automatically place orders.
Analysts expect CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 starring Keanu Reeves to sell almost 30 million copies in its first year, with indications of comparatively less competition giving it a boost.
Analysts expect CD Projekt’s Cyberpunk 2077 starring Keanu Reeves to sell almost 30 million copies in its first year, with indications of comparatively less competition giving it a boost.
The stakes are high for Microsoft’s new flagship console to attract avid gamers in China, following high demand in the market for Sony’s PlayStation 5.
The stakes are high for Microsoft’s new flagship console to attract avid gamers in China, following high demand in the market for Sony’s PlayStation 5.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 finally went on sale in Hong Kong on November 19, 2020. Gamers who pre-ordered a console were able to pick it up, but those who weren't able to pre-order will have to wait until Sony gets stock for walk-in sales, or pay twice the price to get a console on the resale market at local game stores.
With PlayStation 5 stock low because of upended supply chains and high demand, resellers in Hong Kong are selling the next-generation console for more than US$1,000.
With PlayStation 5 stock low because of upended supply chains and high demand, resellers in Hong Kong are selling the next-generation console for more than US$1,000.
The Covid-19 pandemic has driven a boom in gaming demand, but Sony has made the launch sale online only to maintain social distancing.
The Covid-19 pandemic has driven a boom in gaming demand, but Sony has made the launch sale online only to maintain social distancing.
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The PlayStation 5 does not have a release date in China yet, but scalpers are already accepting pre-orders for as much as US$2,000.
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Japanese giant has built a network of in-house studios producing exclusive titles, including Ghost of Tsushima from Sucker Punch.
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Valve Corp rolls out new measures to comply with tighter regulation of video game content in China.
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Both Sony and Microsoft’s new consoles are out in November, but which should you buy? Here’s what you need to know about the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, from prices to exclusive games.
Xiaomi is allowing Mi 10 Ultra owners to use their RAM as storage to speed up games.
Xiaomi is allowing Mi 10 Ultra owners to use their RAM as storage to speed up games.
A PlayStation-sponsored study looks at the carbon footprint of gamers.
A PlayStation-sponsored study looks at the carbon footprint of gamers.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X both launch in November but some experts believe a growth in cloud gaming will make this the last generation of physical games consoles.
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With the focus on the upcoming PlayStation 5, developers release a pared-back follow-up to critically acclaimed PES 2020.
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The next-generation Sony console arrives worldwide in November, except in mainland China, where some gamers are scouring e-commerce sites for imports.
Fall Guys, from British studio Mediatonic, has become a summer sensation after launching in August on PC and PlayStation 4.
Fall Guys, from British studio Mediatonic, has become a summer sensation after launching in August on PC and PlayStation 4.
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Tour tie-in is not fully utilised but new game offers TPC courses, PGA Tour golfers and a return to the course lost to many amateur golfers amid coronavirus pandemic.
A Berkeley graduate who cut his teeth in Silicon Valley before co-founding virtual-reality film producer and distributor VeeR in Beijing, Ayden Ye explains why the technology will break through soon.
A Berkeley graduate who cut his teeth in Silicon Valley before co-founding virtual-reality film producer and distributor VeeR in Beijing, Ayden Ye explains why the technology will break through soon.
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CrossfireX and Fable excite gamers, but Halo Infinite draws flak as Microsoft introduces new games for the upcoming Xbox Series X console.
Visitors will have to wear masks, scan their faces and assigned health codes before accessing the venue this year.
Visitors will have to wear masks, scan their faces and assigned health codes before accessing the venue this year.
Chinese gamers debate whether the portrayal of the Mongol Empire in the new PlayStation 4 title is disrespectful to China
Chinese gamers debate whether the portrayal of the Mongol Empire in the new PlayStation 4 title is disrespectful to China
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The Sony Xperia 1 II has a unique take on photography, with a shutter button on the side, Sony’s best-in-class autofocus system, burst shooting mode, and camera app where everything’s adjustable like on a DSLR camera.
Chinese gaming firm Leyou previously received a non-binding takeover offer from Shenzhen-listed rival Zhejiang Century Huatong Group, after months of buyout talks with other bidders including iDreamSky Technology Holdings.
Chinese gaming firm Leyou previously received a non-binding takeover offer from Shenzhen-listed rival Zhejiang Century Huatong Group, after months of buyout talks with other bidders including iDreamSky Technology Holdings.
We played PlayStation 4’s ‘The Last of Us Part II’ before its release. From interesting character dialogue to upgrading your weapons safely and the types of enemies you'll encounter, here’s what you should know about the sequel to 2013’s hit video game.
We played PlayStation 4’s ‘The Last of Us Part II’ before its release. From interesting character dialogue to upgrading your weapons safely and the types of enemies you'll encounter, here’s what you should know about the sequel to 2013’s hit video game.
Console gaming is growing in China, but gamers say the look of the PS5 isn’t as important as the games it will have
Console gaming is growing in China, but gamers say the look of the PS5 isn’t as important as the games it will have