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Why Microsoft is switching up its Xbox strategy

Feb 16, 2024
Microsoft sees the change in strategy as a revenue opportunity, explains Tom Warren, senior editor at The Verge.
Why might Xbox want to bring Xbox-exclusive games to rival consoles? For "the revenue opportunity," said The Verge's Tom Warren.
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Sony enters the mobile gaming market

Mar 25, 2016
The mobile gaming market is a $35 billion opportunity.
The mobile gaming market is an opportunity worth billions. 
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Sony plans to offer first Internet-based cable TV

Dec 22, 2014
The new year promises several new Internet-based streaming TV offerings.

Sony recovers from cyber-attack

Aug 25, 2014
A twitter user both claimed responsibility for the attack and tweeted a bomb scare.

Sony streams PlayStation games online

Jul 31, 2014
Sony hopes to grow its audience by streaming classic games to Bravia TVs.

The night Sony didn't pull a new PlayStation out of its hat

Feb 21, 2013
Sony announced that a new PlayStation game console is on the way, but not for months.

PlayStation 4 release date, price may be revealed

Feb 19, 2013
Sony's big event this week could mean gamers can stop waiting for the details about a new PlayStation console.

For public good, not for profit.

Sony unveils new handheld video game console

Feb 21, 2012
It is called the PlayStation Vita, and it is coming to the U.S. and Europe this week. A basic Wi-Fi version costs costs $250 and Sony is promoting it with a $50 million marketing campaign.

Tech toys for the holidays

Dec 15, 2011
From e-readers to video game consoles, find out what to look for and what to avoid when shopping for your tech-savvy friends and family this holiday.