PlayStation Official PS | PS Studios Megathread, v.4

[method115]

Man I watched that GT movie and it was really good. Sony is doing great with their gaming IPs to TV\Movies. No idea why they can't seem to figure out their spider-verse movies.

 

[My Spot]

Twisted Metal was pretty good too, it destroyed my low expectations.

 

[method115]

Twisted Metal was pretty good too, it destroyed my low expectations.

Forgot about that one. Always mean to watch it. Going to check that out soon.

 

[Zazen]

Man I watched that GT movie and it was really good. Sony is doing great with their gaming IPs to TV\Movies. No idea why they can't seem to figure out their spider-verse movies.

Insomniac should just write their movies at this point

 

[rikwebb]

New Little Devil Inside footage was uploaded today plus a post on the games kickstarter

Dear all,

Began with a dream of two brothers.
You supported.
We became a team, then grew into a company and tried many hands to make light work.

Along the way in all efforts to making a great game, many great people have come and gone.
People with respectable but different purposes and pursuits.

In sharing these differences and thoughts, we were sometimes touched and moved and sometimes in conflict.
We are responsible for not being able to embrace the differences.

And of course, sincere apologies to you all.

So now, we're back to a smaller, bonded team with a single, common purpose - just to make a great game.

And all our core founding and starting members still here with the duty and conscience to fulfill what we set out to do.

We know this doesn't and shouldn't justify for all the delays and lack of news but we're still here, have been and always will be.

Equipped with one tide turning fact - having gone the long way around, we are stronger. Much stronger.

We have genuinely started discussions regarding publishing and once this clears out, hopefully we'll be able to answer what everyone wants to know.

Here, we've just strung together a series of gameplay clips representative of what we have been working on in the UE5 engine.

Thank you all.
For everything.

We've not forgotten. Never will.

 

[Valhoven]

Sony taking over Disney DVD and Blu-ray disc business after deal struck, media reports.

Excerpt from Variety article:

Disney is outsourcing a big piece of its home entertainment division to Sony Pictures Entertainment, which will manufacture, distribute and market the Mouse House’s DVDs and Blu-ray discs and other physical media.

As part of the deal, Sony will market, sell and distribute all Disney’s new releases and catalog titles on physical media to consumers through retailers and distributors in the U.S. and Canada. Disney will continue to manage its own digital media, like premium video-on-demand.

It’s unclear if this will result in layoffs at Disney. However, the studio is expected to conduct an internal assessment across all business functions that support physical entertainment amid the transition to Sony, according to sources familiar with the agreement.

Full read here. (External)

And Shinobi share:



Disney and Sony sign deal that will see Sony take over all of Disney's physical media production and distribution

 

[SwamiLeoni]

New Little Devil Inside footage was uploaded today plus a post on the games kickstarter

Elden Ring trailer and Little Devil Inside news? I'll take it.

Somewhat of a weird statement tho. Reads like a strange poem.

 

[rikwebb]

new Jim Ryan interview with Variety, one of his last ones before he departs

Departing PlayStation Chief Jim Ryan Reveals the Biggest Challenges of His 30-Year Career

The departing Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO shares his favorite PlayStation games, proudest achievement and future plans.

variety.com

 

[rikwebb]

Sony's testing the ability for PSVR2 use with PC

Coming soon to PS VR2 – Zombie Army VR, Little Cities: Bigger!, Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood, and more

Also Arizona Sunshine 2 free update released, new details on Soul Covenant.

blog.playstation.com

Also, we're pleased to share that we are currently testing the ability for PS VR2 players to access additional games on PC to offer even more game variety in addition to the PS VR2 titles available through PS5. We hope to make this support available in 2024, so stay tuned for more updates.

 

[Dizzy]

Sony's testing the ability for PSVR2 use with PC

Coming soon to PS VR2 – Zombie Army VR, Little Cities: Bigger!, Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood, and more

Also Arizona Sunshine 2 free update released, new details on Soul Covenant.

blog.playstation.com

Hell yes

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

Sony's testing the ability for PSVR2 use with PC

Coming soon to PS VR2 – Zombie Army VR, Little Cities: Bigger!, Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, The Wizards – Dark Times: Brotherhood, and more

Also Arizona Sunshine 2 free update released, new details on Soul Covenant.

blog.playstation.com

Damn. If they could make PSVR2 work with Half-life: Alyx I’d be tempted to buy one.

 

[My Spot]

 

[Zazen]

They just shadow dropped one of my most anticipated indie titles and I'm not even home for the next two weeks. Sucks....

 

[Valhoven]

Death Stranding 2 is playable

2025 can’t come fast enough! #PS5

 

[Valhoven]

UK's Lucid Games on Sea of Thieves port:



We're thrilled to announce that we helped @RareLtd in bringing @SeaOfThieves to @PlayStation 5!

The team at Lucid is proud of our continued work in supporting the team at Rare on Sea of Thieves and can't wait for you all to set sail on PS5 on April 30th!

 

[rikwebb]

UK's Lucid Games on Sea of Thieves port:



We're thrilled to announce that we helped @RareLtd in bringing @SeaOfThieves to @PlayStation 5!

The team at Lucid is proud of our continued work in supporting the team at Rare on Sea of Thieves and can't wait for you all to set sail on PS5 on April 30th!

In its 39 years of existence (Rare that is), Sea of Thieves will be the first Rare title to hit PS

 

[rikwebb]

Technically this launched a couple of weeks ago but only just getting traction now

Why activate a passkey?​

A passkey makes signing in faster by removing the step of typing out a password, letting you get into your games more quickly.
A passkey also reduces the vulnerability associated with traditional password-based systems: It cannot be guessed or reused, is tied to your account for PlayStation Network and can only be accessed by you.
Passkeys are safer than passwords because they are resistant to phishing and other types of cyberattacks like data breaches.

 

[rikwebb]

SIE interview on the Portal

 

[rikwebb]

SIE are cutting around 900 jobs worldwide and also London Studios is closing down





Jim Ryan's internal Memo

Team,

It is important to provide you with updates about the business as often as possible. Today, I am writing with sad news. Through discussions over the past few months about the evolving economic landscape, changes in the way we develop, distribute, and launch products, and ensuring our organization is future ready in this rapidly changing industry, we have concluded that tough decisions have become inevitable. The leadership team and I made the incredibly difficult decision to restructure operations, which regrettably includes a reduction in our workforce impacting very talented individuals who have contributed to our success.

After careful consideration and many leadership discussions over several months, it has become clear changes need to be made to continue to grow the business and develop the company. We had to step back, look at our business holistically, and move forward focusing on the long-term sustainability of the company and delivering the best experiences possible for our community. The goal is to streamline our resources to ensure our continued success and ability to deliver experiences gamers and creators have come to expect from us.

I want to be as transparent as possible with you, our partners, and our community about what this means:

We envision reducing our headcount by about 900 people, or about 8% of our current workforce

There will be impact for employees across all SIE regions – Americas, EMEA, Japan, and APAC

Several PlayStation Studios are affected

I know that receiving this news will be hard and unsettling and you are wondering what this means for you. Timelines and procedures for how we approach this will vary based on your location due to local laws and regulations.

For those of you in the US, all impacted employees will be notified today.

In the UK, it is proposed:

That PlayStation Studios' London Studio will close in its entirety;

That there will be reductions in Firesprite studio;

And that there will be reductions in various functions across SIE in the UK.

The proposed changes mean that we will enter a period of collective consultation before any final decisions are taken. All employees who are part of the collective consultation will be made aware of the next steps today.

In Japan, we will implement a next career support program. Details will be communicated separately.

In other countries, we will begin conversations with those who are potentially at risk or impacted as a result of this proposed course of action.

For those who will be leaving SIE: You are leaving this company with our deepest respect and appreciation for all your efforts during your tenure.

For those who will be staying at SIE: We will be saying goodbye to friends and colleagues that we cherish during this process, and this will be painful. Your resilience, sensitivity, and adaptiveness will be critical in the weeks and months to come.

This will not be easy, and I am aware of the impact it will have on wellbeing. Affected employees will receive support, including severance benefits. While these are challenging times, it is not indicative of a lack of strength of our company, our brand, or our industry. Our goal is to remain agile and adaptable and to continue to focus on delivering the best gaming experiences possible now and in the future.

Thank you for your understanding during this difficult period. Please be kind to yourselves and to each other.

Jim

Herman Hulst Blog Post : https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/an-important-update-from-playstation-studios/

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

SIE are cutting around 900 jobs worldwide and also London Studios is closing down





Jim Ryan's internal Memo




Herman Hulst Blog Post : https://sonyinteractive.com/en/news/blog/an-important-update-from-playstation-studios/

Wow. The blog post says that even some employees at Insomniac and Naughty Dog will lose their jobs. Insomniac has basically been carrying Sony on its back since the launch of the PS5 having released Spider-Man Remaster, Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank and Spider-Man 2 all during the last three years, being more prolific than any other studio for Sony, and yet even they’re getting hit with job losses.

It’s ironic, back in August when the Quake 2 remaster came out it made me think back to when I was in grade 8 and I was obsessed with Quake 2, and also at my most proficient with computers. When I was that age I mused about learning how to map or mod for Quake 2 in the hopes of eventually getting into game development. But all these industry layoffs have really splashed a dose of cold water onto any “what if” fantasies about if I had pursued a career in game development instead of law.