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entertainment3 hours ago•45 min saved

Spider-Noir falters under Sony’s glossy Spider-Verse glare

Amazon’s MGM+ live-action Spider-Noir centers Ben Reilly as a brooding private eye and is visually gorgeous in black-and-white, but its thin narrative and uneven Nicolas Cage performance keep it from living up to Spider-Verse potential; eight episodes drop on MGM+ May 25 and Prime Video May 27, and while the look is stylish, the show largely feels like Sony tossing ideas at the wall rather than delivering a standout chapter in the Spider-Verse.

via The Verge|

#entertainment #sony #spider-noir

gaming21 hours ago•8 min saved

One Tweet, Many Narratives: Sony-Naughty Dog Misquote Sparks Viral Debate

A social-media misquote claimed Sony was angry at Naughty Dog for the PS5 era's lack of a new title, but journalist Jason Schreier clarified his comment, explaining the concern was about cost and development timelines—not anger toward Naughty Dog, highlighting how quotes can be taken out of context and go viral.

via Push Square|

#gaming #jason-schreier #misquotes

technology1 day ago•4 min saved

Sony patent envisions AI-driven PiP content to entertain players during loading and matchmaking

Sony’s patent would use AI to fill loading and matchmaking waits with picture-in-picture content—videos, highlights, analytics, tips, and promos—from linked apps, timed to the expected wait; if the wait ends early, playback ends early, and the feature could boost engagement or be monetized, though it may be optional or never shipped.

via MP1st|

#ai-content #loading-times #patent

technology1 day ago•2 min saved

Boot-Time Wizard Targets Faster Embedded Linux Boots

Sony's Tim Bird unveiled the Boot-Time Wizard at the Embedded Linux Conference to help embedded Linux developers tune systems for faster boot times; currently an alpha-stage project that requires human interpretation and is available on GitHub.

via Phoronix|

#boot-time #boot-time-wizard #embedded-linux

technology2 days ago•2 min saved

Destiny Fans Rally for Destiny 3 with Heartfelt Messages

A Change.org petition for Destiny 3 has drawn over 48,000 signatures as fans share personal stories about how Destiny shaped their friendships and lives, expressing a desire for new adventures, stories, and features. The piece notes fans’ frustration with Bungie’s recent changes (including the shift to Portal and the end of The Final Shape as a perceived ending) and states that Destiny 3 is not currently in development, while commentators point to Sony’s live-service strategy as a factor in the franchise’s direction.

via TheSixthAxis|

#bungie #destiny #destiny-3

versus3 days ago•31 min saved

Collexion luxury vs XM6 value: premium build, modest gains at a steep price

SoundGuys pits Sony's premium 1000X The Collexion against the WH-1000XM6, finding only modest gains for the Collexion: a premium build (stainless steel hinges, faux leather), Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast, and spatial processing features, but significantly worse battery life (about 24 hours vs 37 hours), heavier weight, and a $200 higher price. The XM6 offers far better value with strong ANC, long battery life, portability, and broad feature parity. The Collexion is best for luxury/material enthusiasts who want exclusivity over a dramatic performance leap.

via SoundGuys|

#1000x-the-collexion #anc #auracast

technology4 days ago•32 min saved

Sony’s June 2026 State of Play May Hit 90 Minutes, Free Fan Screenings Roll Out

Sony’s State of Play for June 2026 is rumored to run about 90 minutes and will be kicked off with free fan screenings in six U.S. cities featuring major PlayStation announcements, including a new look at Marvel’s Wolverine; exact runtime remains unconfirmed. Insider Gaming also previews a separate Insider Gaming Showcase on May 28 boasting 55 games with 12 world premieres, suggesting a busy summer of reveals. Fans in the area may reserve free tickets via the Alamo Drafthouse fan events, while speculation about GTA 6 and other surprises swirls without official confirmation.

via Insider Gaming|

#fan-event #june-2026 #marvels-wolverine

business4 days ago•2 min saved

Bungie Slashes Jobs as It Shifts Away From Destiny Toward Marathon, Destiny 3 Uncertain

Bungie plans a significant round of layoffs as it ends active Destiny 2 development to focus on new projects, led by the Marathon shooter; there’s no immediate Destiny 3 plan and Sony hasn’t approved any new Destiny titles, though staff have pitched ideas. Marathon’s performance contributed to a quarterly loss, and Bungie has been reallocating Destiny staff to Marathon. Fans can expect Destiny 2’s Monument of Triumph update on June 9 and years of server support, but uncertainty remains about Bungie’s Destiny future after Sony’s 2022 acquisition.

via Engadget|

#bungie #business #destiny-2

technology4 days ago•33 min saved

Fairgames Deserves Its Own Stage, Not State of Play

An opinion piece urging Sony not to re‑reveal the rebranded Fairgames during the next State of Play, warning that PlayStation fans’ backlash to live‑service titles could sink the announcement. The author suggests unveiling Fairgames separately (e.g., via a PS Blog post or dedicated stream) and using SoP to showcase other anticipated single‑player titles like Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, or God of War to avoid derailing the show.

via Push Square|

#fairgames #haven-studio #live-service

technology5 days ago•11 min saved

Sony Signals Break In for PS5, Sparking Fairgames Rebrand Theories

Sony has trademarked a new PS5 game named Break In and registered social accounts under PlayBreakIn, fueling speculation that Break In could be a rebrand of Haven’s Fairgames. The discovery, plus an Insider Gaming note that Break In might be a phase in Fairgames’ beta, suggests a potential reveal at the June State of Play.

via Push Square|

#breakin #fairgames #haven

gaming5 days ago•8 min saved

Sony Takes State of Play to Theaters, Wolverine Opens the Big-Screen Event

Sony will broadcast its next State of Play in select Alamo Drafthouse theaters across the US next month, marking the first big-screen SoP since 2018. The event features Wolverine as the opener and additional PS5 announcements, with a themed menu and exclusive giveaways; tickets include a refundable food voucher and are selling out quickly.

via Push Square|

#alamodrafthouse #gaming #ps5

gaming5 days ago•7 min saved

Sony trademarks Break In as State of Play tease fuels Fairgames rebrand chatter

Sony has filed US/EU trademarks for a new PS5 game named Break In, signaling a June reveal at the upcoming State of Play. Details are scarce and the name could refer to multiple possibilities, including a rebrand of Haven’s Fairgames or another project, with timing suggesting an official tease next month.

via Push Square|

#break-in #fairgames #gaming

gaming5 days ago•31 min saved

Sony PS Plus price hike extends to Extra and Premium tiers

Sony’s price increases for PlayStation Plus now cover Extra and Premium; with the changes live, Extra starts at $16.99/month and Premium at $19.99/month, following the earlier Essential tier hike.

via The Verge|

#gaming #playstation #price-hike

gaming5 days ago•30 min saved

Sony Sparks Break In Trademark, Stoking State of Play Hopes

Sony filed a trademark on May 20, 2026 for a new PlayStation game called Break In, signaling a potential reveal at the June 2 State of Play. The buzz online points to Break In possibly being Haven Studios’ Fairgame$, which has reportedly shifted in tone during playtests and may be rebranded. Other speculative threads have tied it to Firesprite or even Uncharted-inspired ideas. Insider Gaming also notes its Showcase on May 28 will feature 55 games, including 12 World Premieres, suggesting a busy period for new PS titles.

via Insider Gaming|

#break-in #gaming #playstation

technology5 days ago•4 min saved

Sony widens PS Plus price hike to Premium and Extra tiers

Sony has confirmed that price increases apply to all PlayStation Plus tiers—Essential, Extra, and Premium—effective May 20, 2026 for new customers, with Extra priced at £11.99/month (£34.99 for three months) and Premium at £14.99/month (£43.99 for three months) in the UK; annual subscriptions remain unchanged for now, following an earlier PS5 price rise.

via Eurogamer|

#playstation-plus #price-increase #sony