In an unprecedented move, Sony has removed Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store and will be offering full refunds to customers who purchased a digital copy of the game. The game has been removed from the store “until further notice.”
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The PS5 is just one day away from launch in the UK, Europe and Rest of the World. Sony has partnered with Transport for London (TfL) to update the iconic London Underground logo with the PlayStation symbols just for the TubeStation PlayStation 5 launch.
Sony has revealed a new advert for the PS5, which will promote the console as we get closer to the launch. The theme of the ad is centered around the idea of exploration. “There is a desire in all of us to explore and discover new possibilities, whether it’s in gaming, or in our everyday lives,” says Eric Lempel, Senior VP of Marketing at SIE.
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Following the release of PS4 Firmware 8.0 last week, users noticed that voice chat could be recorded and sent to Sony, which raised privacy concerns. Sony has now clarified how this feature is intended to work, and recordings will only be sent to Sony if the player is reporting inappropriate behaviour.
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Sony has been fined by the Australian authorities over it’s PlayStation refund policy. The Australian Federal Court handed Sony Europe a AUD $3.5m / £1.9m fine because it’s digital refund policy was found to be in breach of Australian Consumer Law.
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Sony has announced that it too will be slowing down downloads over the PlayStation Network to help maintain internet stability during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sony has confirmed that it will not be present at E3 this year, making it the second year in a row, and despite the launch of the PS5 later on this year. A spokesperson for Sony game an official statement to GI.Biz.
Read MoreWhile not the announcement many were hoping for, Sony has officially revealed the PS5 logo during it’s CES 2020 press conference. The logo follows a similar style to the PS3 and PS4 logos, using the same font.
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The first PlayStation console was sold in Japan 25 years ago this week, on 3rd December 1994 to be exact. Since then, the PlayStation has sold over 450 million consoles across the four generations, making it the best selling home video game console brand.
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Sony has posted their financial reports, revealing another great year for the company. PlayStation accounted for almost 35% of the company’s profits with worldwide sales reaching 96.8 million units worldwide.
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