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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Sony is closing its Manchester, UK-based studio, the very same that was opened in 2015 to produce ‘AAA’ PSVR exclusives. Sony had posted job vacancies for their Manchester Studio up until its closure, with one such listing announced last month for UI Artist.

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MAY 4, 2021

Epic Games, the creators of Unreal Engine, said it would consider building a launch title for Sony’s “next VR platform” during negotiations about Fortnite cross-play on PlayStation in 2018. And though Epic hasn’t made any VR games since then, it seems that in 2018 it was still ready and willing.

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JUNE 17, 2018

Following the wave of pre-show announcements and conferences , here’s a final roundup of all our E3 2018 coverage. Image courtesy Sony Japan Studio. Image courtesy Sony Japan Studio. Our hands-on time at E3 2018 left us impressed and wanting more; the title launches exclusively on PSVR in the Fall.

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JANUARY 17, 2019

Beat Saber (2018) , the block-slicing VR rhythm game, has been given top honors once again, this time by PlayStation’s own 2018 Game of the Year Awards. Created by Czech Republic-based indie studio Beat Games , Beat Saber landed the top award for Sony’s ‘Best PSVR Experience’ of 2018.

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APRIL 19, 2019

Sony actually created its own social VR viewing app for PSVR users in Japan, but it’s certainly no Bigscreen. According to CNET Japan , Sony recently pushed a new update to their virtual theater app Theater Room VR that finally lets users connect with up to three other people in a spacious digital cinema. Image courtesy Sony.

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APRIL 16, 2019

Sony revealed the first details of its upcoming console today in an exclusive interview with Wired. Nintendo’s recent dip into VR has likely only encouraged Sony further, along with the competitive advantage that PSVR has brought the company’s current consoles over Xbox.

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MAY 8, 2019

If you were wondering what Sony’s next big hardware bundles were going to be, wonder no more. Check out our latest hands-on with Blood & Truth from E3 2018. Check out our latest hands-on with Trover Saves the Universe from E3 2018. Developer: London Studio. Publisher: SIEA. Everybody’s Golf VR.

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JUNE 6, 2018

With E3 2018 just around the corner, we’re already being treated to a generous serving of new pre-con reveals and announcements. This morning was particularly exciting however as Sony made its first VR-related announcement of the conference in the form of Tetris Effect for the PSVR. Image Credit: Sony Playstation.

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APRIL 13, 2018

Speaking during a session at GDC 2018 last month, Richard Forester, Senior Team Lead at Sony’s Research & Development West group, chronicled a range of explorations in advanced livestreaming and sharing features for PSVR. Image courtesy Sony. Image courtesy Sony.

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MARCH 28, 2018

Sony has announced a $100 price drop to their PlayStation VR headset across the board. Bringing prices that haven’t been seen since temporary sales during 2017’s holiday shopping period, Sony is permanently slashing prices on the PlayStation VR, making it more accessible than ever.

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APRIL 17, 2023

Beat Saber (2018) , the popular block-slashing rhythm game, has undoubtedly been a standout success for VR. Notably, Beat Saber has yet to make the leap to Sony’s recently released PSVR 2 headset, making it a fairly important holdout to do so.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

As a testament to the strength of high-quality VR with a relatively low entry price, Sony today announced they’ve sold more than 2 million units to consumers worldwide as of December 3rd, 2017. This, Sony says, has led to the sale of “more than 617.8 image courtesy Sony. Sony says they’ve sold more than 12.2

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Sony has officially announced that John Kodera has stepped down as president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), making way for previous SIE deputy president Jim Ryan to take the position. Like Kodera before him, Ryan will report directly to Kenichiro Yoshida, president and CEO of Sony Corporation.

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JUNE 5, 2017

Earlier this year Sony confirmed it was nearing one million units when it announced 915,000 PSVR headsets sold as of February 19th, 2017, but now, according to The Verge, the company has officially surpassed one million as their total. Are you one of the million consumers that have purchased Sony’s headset?

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Monday that the company is acquiring Insomniac Games, a storied game studio and one of the most experienced in VR development anywhere in the world. In that sense, this was a pretty good move for Sony on the VR front. Image courtesy Insomniac Games. SEE ALSO Xbox Game Studios Has (inadvertently?)

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MARCH 19, 2018

Over on the US PlayStation Blog , SIEA Social Media Manager Justin Massongill has compiled a list of 34 PSVR games targeting a Spring 2018 release. Here’s the complete list of what Sony says is launching this Spring: Anamorphine. The post Sony Highlights 30+ PSVR Games Launching This Spring appeared first on Road to VR.

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APRIL 17, 2023

For scale, Sony has shipped over 32 million PlayStation 5 units and over 117 million PS4 units to date; the PlayStation platform as a whole garnered 112 million monthly active users in Q3 2022. Although not confirmed, this figure likely includes all Quest headsets.

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MAY 23, 2018

Sony’s PlayStation 4 is entering its ‘final phase’, according to a recent tweet by Wall Street Journal reporter Takashi Mochizuki, citing a talk with PlayStation Chief Tsuyoshi Kodera. Kodera says PSVR sales are growing, although it’s admittedly under Sony’s expectations.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Who would have thought one VR’s most popular games was coming to Sony’s next-gen VR headset? Announced during Sony’s CES 2023 keynote, Beat Saber is said to be “in development” for PSVR 2, a game created by the Meta-owned studio Beat Games.

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JUNE 12, 2018

Sony might not have spent much time focused on PSVR at their E3 2018 presentation last night but the company has brought a heaping helping of VR games for attendees to try at the PlayStation E3 booth this week. Psychological Thriller ‘Transference’ to Land on PSVR, Rift & Vive Fall 2018, E3 2018 Trailer Here.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

Astro Bot Rescue Mission (2018) , the VR platformer that’s still wowing PSVR users well after its October 2nd launch, took home the title of ‘Best VR/AR Game’ at last night’s Game Awards. SEE ALSO 'ASTRO BOT' Behind-the-scenes – Insights & Artwork from Sony's JAPAN Studio.

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OCTOBER 13, 2017

It’s been a whole year since the PlayStation VR launched, and Sony is nearly doubling down on its extensive catalog of games with +60 more titles confirmed to come to PSVR between now and early 2018. At the time of this writing, this is the full list of games coming to PSVR up until early 2018: Coming to PSVR in 2017.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Despite its initial mixed reception, there’s no doubt that 2018 was the year of PlayStation VR. Image Credit: HTC / Oculus / Sony PlayStation / VRcardboard.co.uk. The post Check Out These 2018 Black Friday VR Deals appeared first on VRScout. PS VR BUNDLES GALORE!

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MAY 29, 2018

Sony is getting ready to offer big discounts in their 11-day ‘Days of Play’ sale, which will see price reductions on PSVR bundles, controllers, games, and the introduction of a limited edition PS4. SEE ALSO Sony Japan Studio Announces VR Platformer 'Astro Bot Rescue Mission' For PSVR, Teaser Trailer Here.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Among PS4 games released so far in 2018 , Astro Bot ranks 6th, in the company of titles like God of War , Divinity: Original Sin II , and Shadow of the Colossus [2018 remake]. Looking at all PS4 games ever , Astro Bot ranks #23, alongside titles like Monster Hunter: World (2018) and Fez (2014).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

First Contact Entertainment, the studio behind Firewall Zero Hour (2018), announced it’s bringing the “next evolution” of its hit squad-based shooter to PSVR 2, calling it Firewall Ultra. Check out our full breakdown of PSVR 2 vs. PSVR to see just what’s changing in Sony’s next-gen VR headset.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Nicolas Doucet, the Creative Director and Producer behind PSVR exclusive ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission (2018), has been promoted to Director of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s JAPAN Studio. Doucet previously worked for Sony’s London Studio and Saffire Corporation.

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MAY 11, 2021

A report from UploadVR , citing “multiple sources,” claims that Sony’s next-gen PlayStation VR 2 headset will bring a big jump in resolution, along with eye-tracking, IPD adjustment, and even head-mounted haptics. Here’s the key info claimed in the report: 4.1MP (2,000 × 2,040) per-eye resolution. Megapixels per-eye.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Continuing with its ongoing PlayStation VR spotlight, Sony today announced the arrival of character-driven VR puzzler Twilight Path on PSVR headsets next month. Image Credit: Sony PlayStation. Team up with a colorful cast of super-powered characters and explore the magical world of Twilight. No word yet on an official price.

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JANUARY 11, 2019

We’ve broken it down further below, but here’s the chart upfront without further ado: 2018’s Top 10 Most Downloaded PSVR Games. Beat Saber (2018). Moss (2018). Moss, released in February 2018, is the only other game besides Beat Saber to have launched this year. Job Simulator (2016). Superhot VR (2017).

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JUNE 14, 2018

While E3 2018 didn’t technically start until Tuesday this week, much of the big news comes during the pre-show period from Saturday to Monday. Here’s a roundup of our coverage of E3 2018 before the official start of the event. Transference Comes to PSVR, Vive, and Rift in Fall 2018. Beat Saber Coming to PSVR.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2018

With the holiday shopping season upon us, we’re tracking the best PSVR Black Friday 2018 deals. The Best PSVR Black Friday 2018 Deal. Image courtesy Sony. That said, definitely consider picking up Moss (2017) [ our review ] and Astro Bot (2018) [ our review ] separately, as they are both great games for PSVR.

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Revealed during Sony’s CES 2023 keynote, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan confirmed the news alongside Gran Turismo 7’s free PSVR 2 update. Despite Meta acquiring Beat Games several years ago, it’s little surprise that Beat Saber’s heading to Sony’s new headset.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 17, 2020

As background, these exercises are compelled by the fact that companies in early-stage sectors like VR don’t disclose unit sales ( except Sony ). — Sony’s last unit-sales disclosure was 5 million in January (see our coverage here ). — This leads to the estimate that Sony has generated about $1.75

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JANUARY 2, 2018

Without any major VR hardware releases on the radar for this year, 2018 is shaping up to be a time for content to shine. We’ve rounded up a list of 20-something VR games launching in 2018 that we’re excited about, covering all three major VR systems: PSVR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Platform : PSVR (2018).

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APRIL 9, 2018

The research shows that nearly 70 percent of customers who own a dedicated VR headset such as an Oculus Rift, HTC Vive or Sony PlayStation VR have bought games for it, and more than half of smartphone VR owners bought games for their device. billion in 2018 appeared first on Tech Trends. billion in 2022.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Megaton Rainfall (2017) for SteamVR headsets isn’t here yet, and according to Pentadimensional Games , it won’t be until sometime in 2018. Unfortunately for owners with SteamVR-compatible headsets, VR support isn’t a part of the November 17th launch date and won’t arrive until later in 2018.

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