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Settlement closes $200M wrongful-dismissal case tied to Marathon director
business1 month ago

Settlement closes $200M wrongful-dismissal case tied to Marathon director

Sony and Bungie have settled a $200 million wrongful-dismissal lawsuit with Christopher Barrett, the ex-Marathon director, ending claims that the companies smeared his reputation after an internal investigation; the case had bounced between courts, including a prior Delaware dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, before today’s settlement with undisclosed terms. Barrett praised the outcome, while Bungie continues to grapple with significant layoffs affecting hundreds of staff, including most of the Destiny 2 team and Marathon developers.

via Eurogamer.net|
#bungie#business#marathon-2026
PS5 Recently Played Fails for Two Weeks as Sony Remains Silent
entertainment-and-gaming1 month ago

PS5 Recently Played Fails for Two Weeks as Sony Remains Silent

The PS5 'Recently Played' feature has been down for about two weeks on both the console and the PS App after Sony briefly took it down to fix a PS Store glitch; clocks appear off by about a month, causing games to disappear or not register, and Sony has offered no ETA or official acknowledgement, leaving players frustrated.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#entertainment-and-gaming#playstation-5#ps-app
Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action
legal-news3 months ago

Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action

Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a $7.85 million class-action settlement to resolve claims of antitrust violations by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market. Eligible consumers who purchased digital games via the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 (meeting specific voucher and price-change criteria) may receive settlement benefits. The claim deadline is July 2, 2026 (proof of purchase required), with deactivated PSN accounts needing purchase info by August 27, 2026. No claim form is required for some distributions, and a final approval hearing is set for October 15, 2026. Sony has not admitted wrongdoing.

via Class Action Lawsuits|
#antitrust#class-action#digital-games
PS Store antitrust settlement offers up to $7.85M for eligible players
business3 months ago

PS Store antitrust settlement offers up to $7.85M for eligible players

Sony has proposed a $7.85 million settlement in a federal antitrust class action alleging it inflated prices for digital PlayStation Store games; eligible gamers who bought certain games via PS Store (and/or vouchers) before April 2019 and saw price increases of at least $0.50 may receive payments. Preliminary approval has been granted; final approval hearing is set for Oct. 15, 2026, with July 2, 2026 as the deadline to opt out or file objections.

via LiveNOW from FOX|
#antitrust#business#class-action
technology4 months ago

PlayStation to Lock Some Online Chats Behind Age Verification

PlayStation will require age verification to continue using certain online communication features (e.g., messages and voice chat) later this year. The verification will be global, and users who don’t verify can still access games, trophies, and the store, but not the communication tools. Sony says the move is to provide safe, age-appropriate experiences while respecting privacy, aligning with similar measures seen on platforms like Discord and Roblox.

via Insider Gaming|
#age-verification#online-communication#playstation
Marathon on PS5 Underperforms at Launch, Sparking Sony/Bungie Budget Concerns
gaming5 months ago

Marathon on PS5 Underperforms at Launch, Sparking Sony/Bungie Budget Concerns

Marathon’s PS5 debut appears underwhelming, with early estimates suggesting about 1.2 million copies sold across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC and roughly 217,000 on PS5 alone, according to Alinea Analytics and a Forbes source. The launch numbers, coupled with Sony’s broader financial strains and Bungie’s high development costs, raise eyebrows about the viability of the acquired studio and upcoming projects.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#bungie#gaming#marathon
PS Store Listing Sparks Talk of a New PlayStation Wallet and Rewards Plan
gaming6 months ago

PS Store Listing Sparks Talk of a New PlayStation Wallet and Rewards Plan

A PS Store listing for an app called Wallet Credits has sparked speculation about a forthcoming PlayStation Rewards program, wallet top-up features, or a replacement for PS Stars. Sony has not confirmed any details, and the listing provides only the publisher name and an announced status with a release date to be determined.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#gaming#playstation-rewards#playstation-store
Astro Bot's Free Winter Wonder Update Arrives December 12
gaming1 year ago

Astro Bot's Free Winter Wonder Update Arrives December 12

Sony Interactive Entertainment and Team ASOBI will release a free "Winter Wonder" update for ASTRO BOT on December 12, introducing a new level with special bots and festive elements. The update, available for PlayStation 5, requires players to have completed the game to access it. Designed for both children and adults, the update promises a fun experience without challenging difficulty.

via Gematsu|
#astro-bot#gaming#ps5