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Sony back in the black for the first time in 5 years

May 9, 2013
Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony has managed to make money, not lose it for the first time in five years. The company reported a net profit of $948 million.

EverQuest turns 14: Secrets of the original online multiplayer game

Mar 26, 2013
Video game years are kind of like dog years, and that makes the game EverQuest, which turned 14-years-old this month, positively ancient.

Goodbye Sony MiniDisc, we loved you when

Mar 6, 2013
Remember the MiniDisc? Sony has announced it is killing off the music format this month.

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.

Japanese electronic brands lose luster

Dec 21, 2012
How many Sony, Panasonic or Sharp gadgets did you buy this year? Japan’s electronics giants have lost their competitiveness -- and perhaps creativity.

Japanese electronic companies suffer losses

Aug 2, 2012
In Japan, two big electronics companies are reporting disappointing earnings this morning. Sony is reporting a $316 million quarterly loss. And Sharp announced a $1.2 billion loss, which was much worse than expected.

For public good, not for profit.

Giant video gaming conference E3 gets going in L.A.

Jun 5, 2012
And it's all about the game consoles. How will Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony stave off mobile and social games?

Sony pledges to rise again

Apr 12, 2012
Its new CEO says he will revive the electronics and entertainment company.

Layoffs may not help Sony's bottom line

Apr 9, 2012
Sony is reportedly going to cut 10,000 jobs by the end of this year, but some say it may already be too late to save the company.