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‘The Last of Us Part 2’ was never meant to satisfy
This treatise on empathy and forgiveness may be the needed, but not the easiest, pill to swallow

'The Last of Us 2': Are we not ready for a major character death in games?
Let's reflect on the hate 'The Last of Us 2' has received
Lazada advertises P250,000 PlayStation 5 on Instagram
(UPDATED) The ad also shows a conceptual PS5 design and not the actual console. A source at Lazada says the ad was mistakenly published, and that it had been taken down last June 25.
PlayStation 5 fan-made renders draw interest in black console design
Apparently not everyone is a fan of the new predominantly white colorway
'The Last of Us 2' spoiler-free review
Like the original 'The Last of Us,' the sequel sets the bar for storytelling in a video game
Reactions: PlayStation 5 memes compare console to routers, popped collars
Sony fans and meme-makers come out in full force to talk and joke about the PS5's design

All the games revealed at Sony’s PS5 showcase
From 'Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales' to 'Horizon Forbidden West,' here are all the games that have been announced for the PS5
PlayStation 5 officially revealed
The new console will have a futuristic design, in contrast to the comparatively low-key appearance of the PS4
Sony delays PlayStation 5 event amid unrest
'For now, we want to stand back and let more important voices be heard,' tweets the PlayStation team
PS5 games to be showcased on June 5, PH time
The games showcase will run for 'a bit more than hour,' says Jim Ryan, president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment
How to add PS4 storage space
With gamers buying titles digitally, there's been an added need for more storage
What TV to get for the PS5 or the Xbox Series X
With the next generation of consoles upon us, it's time to see if we'd need to upgrade our screens
PS4 vs. PS3: Which was better?
As we wait for the PS5, we look back at Sony's consoles, and see which one we had more fun with
'Last of Us Part II' gets new June 19 release date
The post-apocalyptic PlayStation exclusive gets a new release date, about a month after an announcement delaying its launch
Games to check out before PlayStation’s April sale ends tonight
Check the PlayStation Store for deals on games you may have missed when they first came out. Here's what we're eyeing!
Digital video game spending hits record high under virus lockdown
The closing of real-world stores due to the pandemic is cited as a factor in gamers purchasing more titles as digital downloads

'FFVII Remake' in screenshots: 25 hours into the game
For those who have already played the game, relive some of the game's moments with our 'FFVII Remake' visual diary here
'Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection' and 'Journey' free on PSN until May 5
It's part of Sony's Play At Home initiative, which also includes setting up a $10 million fund for indie developers
Gamers mistakenly buy Chinese/Korean ‘FFVII Remake’ due to lack of labeling
(UPDATED) Sony refunds gamers who mistakenly bought the language version of the game they didn't intend to buy
Sony reveals PlayStation 5 DualSense controller
Sony shows off its new controller for the first time
PS2 turns 20: What were your favorite games for the console? Here are 5 of ours
We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite games released on Sony’s top-selling console
Official PlayStation 5 webpage goes live
You can now sign up for PS5 updates through the page
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X: What we know so far
The console wars resume as the PS5 and the Xbox Series X loom on the horizon. Here's what we know so far
LIST: 11 games we can’t wait to play in 2020
We have the 'Final Fantasy VII' and 'Resident Evil 3' remakes on our list. What's on yours?
Google enters battle for cloud gaming market
However, analysts say Stadia's outlook is uncertain as its faces rivals such as PlayStation Now in an emerging and highly-competitive market

Sony's PlayStation 4 now the second best-selling console ever
The PlayStation 4 sells around 102.8 million units. The top-selling console, the PlayStation 2, is at over 150 million units sold.

Sony sees first-half net profit drop but lifts full-year forecast
(UPDATED) Sony says it saw sales jump in the image sensor sector, thanks to the growth in demand due to mobile phones

PlayStation 5 launches in holiday 2020, Sony announces
Sony also confirms that it will indeed be called PlayStation 5
Sony's Playstation 4 loses Facebook integration, at least for now
Facebook is finalizing an updated contract 'designed to improve the Facebook integration on PlayStation,' which seems to make the current loss of integration a temporary issue

Sony 1st quarter net profit down on one-off factors
(UPDATED) Sony experiences a slowdown in its games and network businesses, including an online service that allows users to enjoy music and video titles via their PlayStation accounts
Instagram, PlayStation hit with outages
Both Instagram and Playstation do not elaborate on the cause or extent of the outage

Hideo Kojima's 'Death Stranding' arrives November 8
Aside from the release date, the trailer video on the PlayStation account brings some new gameplay footage and more mysteries

'Days Gone' review: Not bad for a zombie game
It’s not a perfect game. It’s not a fantastic game, but it’s not a bad one either.


Sony logs record profits, warns of headwinds to come
Sony's robust games and entertainment divisions push annual profits to a second consecutive record high but warn of a looming downturn in its bottom line

'PS5' details emerge: AMD chips, SSD, 8K graphics, backwards compatibility
Sony's next console is starting to take shape
Sony enables PlayStation Network ID changing
By the end of April 11, PlayStation Network account holders will finally be able to change their usernames on the service

Sony says former CEO Kazuo Hirai to leave firm
The company says that Hirai would retire as chairman but would continue to provide 'counsel as requested by Sony's management team'

Sony's key announcements at CES 2019 include new TVs, strong PS4 sales
We highlight some of the biggest announcements from Sony – from giant TVs to the ultimate party speaker

'Just Cause 4' review: Mindless fun can get old fast
The game’s mindless fun fails to save it from some uninspired mission design and technical shortcomings

PlayStation Classic successfully 'modified' shortly after release
Hackers report being able to play PlayStation games off a USB drive
Alleged PlayStation 5 reveal, release dates surface on Reddit
Reddit user RuthenicCookie, after correctly predicting that PlayStation won't be around at E3 2019, claims that the next PlayStation will be unveiled next year
Sony patent teases Playstation controller with a touchscreen
The patent describes a controller with a similar design to the DualShock 4 for the Playstation 4 but replaces the existing touchpad with a touchscreen.

Japan to get 2TB PlayStation 4 Pro this November
This is currently exclusive to Japan and will set you back 44,980 yen, or around $399

Sony nearly doubles first-half net profits, upgrades forecast
Sony says April-September net profit reached 399.4 billion yen ($3.5 billion), up 88.7% from a year ago and marking its best performance for the period

LIST: The 20 preloaded games for the U.S. PlayStation Classic
Here's your full list of game offerings for the U.S. version of the PlayStation Classic!

PlayStation Network ID name changes coming in 2019 – Sony
Soon, you'll be able to change your PSN ID – a godsend if you regret the name you chose for your account when you were younger and far less mature

Sony CEO confirms they will have 'next-generation hardware' for gaming
He doesn't say if it will be called PlayStation 5