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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Push Square·1.5 min read

Sony Plans 4-6 Day One Indie Games Per Year on PS Plus

Sony will add four to six day one games per year to PS Plus, focusing largely on indie titles according to an executive interview. The approach contrasts with broader competitor models and comes after easing fan pressure following Microsoft’s subscriber shortfalls and recent pricing shifts by both companies.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Push Square·2 min read

Digital Purchases Hit 85% on PS5 and PS4 Last Quarter

Sony reported that 85% of PS5 and PS4 games were purchased digitally in its most recent quarter ending March 31, pushing the full-year average to a record 78%. The figures highlight the steady shift away from physical media even as millions of boxed copies continue to sell.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Tech/AI· ·via The Verge·1 min read

Sony: AI a Powerful Tool for PlayStation Game Dev, Not a Replacement

Sony stated in its Friday earnings presentation that AI serves as a powerful tool to automate workflows and accelerate 3D modeling and animation in PlayStation game development. The company highlighted specific uses such as the Mockingbird tool while stressing that human talent remains central and that AI only augments rather than replaces creators.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Insider Gaming·1.5 min read

Sony Reports 85% Digital PlayStation Game Sales in FY2025 Q4

Sony's FY2025 Q4 earnings show 85% of PlayStation full game sales were digital downloads, with a full-year average of 78%. The data reflects a 2% increase over 2024 and continuing momentum in the shift from physical media.

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BREAKINGVERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Kotaku·1.5 min read

Sony Records $560M Loss on Bungie Acquisition

Sony recorded a $560 million impairment cost on its Bungie acquisition in Q4 of fiscal 2025, contributing to nearly $765 million in total losses for the year. Marathon has failed to sustain top 10 playership or high concurrent numbers while Destiny 2 hits record lows on Steam, raising prospects of further cuts at the studio.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Kotaku·1 min read

Sony Confirms One-Time Online Check for PlayStation DRM

Sony states that digital PlayStation games require only a one-time online license check for permanent access. The clarification follows panic over potential always-online requirements discovered in game files.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Kotaku·1 min read

Sony Hikes PS5 Prices in East Asia After U.S. Increases

Sony raises PS5 prices across East Asian markets effective May 1, blaming economic pressures. South Korea faces a 43% increase on some models amid component shortages.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Push Square·1 min read

PS5 Pro Sells Just 840 Units in Japan After Price Hike

PS5 Pro sales in Japan dropped to 840 units for the week ending April 5 after Sony's April 2 price hike, far below the language-locked Digital Edition's 12,141. This underscores challenges for non-localized PS5 models amid Switch dominance.

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VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera·Gaming· ·via Push Square·1 min read

89% of Polled PS5 Fans Reject Sony Playerbase Program

Sony launches Playerbase program to insert PS5 fans into games like Gran Turismo 7 via video interviews. A Push Square poll shows nearly 90% of 1,000 fans uninterested, citing security issues amid vague terms.

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