Video game industry fears its most important quarter will fall flat with few new mass-market offerings
The deal struck this week marks the end of years of infighting among band members over the sale
There will be plenty of room to experiment with new formats
Tech group joins Netflix, Apple and Amazon in spending war as it targets greater share of $3tn entertainment industry
Black Myth: Wukong hit 10mn copies within three days of its release in China, prompting a surge in PS5 sales
The technology is expected to slash the fat budgets that have been required to develop every new game
Chief of Sony-Honda’s joint venture says Japan needs to shake up its conservative corporate culture
Music group representing Adele and Beyoncé contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of content
Expression of intent comes a day before exclusivity window is due to close for rival Skydance Media
Japan set to become undisputed home of games hardware once more, but analysts worry about industry’s long-term prospects
Sales growth in consoles and mobile apps hit as a darkening mood spreads across $200bn video games sector
Japanese group resisted chief executive Punit Goenka’s demand to stay on after merger
The Japanese conglomerate sought to save Zee deal but has failed to complete the merger
Japanese company frustrated at merger delays and concerned about Zee’s financial performance
Sony outsells Microsoft’s Xbox and Nintendo’s Switch as sector recovers from post-pandemic slump
Gargantuan role-playing games and an addictive fish-based simulator were standouts this year
Industry contending with shrinking budgets races to make up for lost time ahead of crucial season
Turning around the group’s financial unit will be a full-time job for interim chief Hiroki Totoki
Japanese entertainment powerhouse hopes India’s biggest TV broadcaster can help it repeat previous successes
Sharp price rise reflects the company’s confidence in user appetite for its premium content
Sony slashes its PlayStation 5 prices in attempt to grapple with changing player tastes
Japanese entertainment giant will have 51% stake in venture with more than 70 TV channels
Gaming trade offers group a useful hedge during business cycle troughs
‘Call of Duty’ pact signals truce in prolonged battle and ends Japanese group’s biggest objection
It is no surprise shares in the maker of PlayStation are down
