Activision Blizzard makessome of the most popular gameson Sony’s PlayStation, including the Call of Duty series. The Sony spokesperson cited contractual agreements Microsoft will be bound by. Spencer will oversee Activision Blizzard when the deal is finalized. Spencer expanded on the plans for Activision Blizzard games on Sony consoles in a tweet Thursday. Had good calls this week with leaders at Sony. Sony is an important part of our industry, and we value our relationship....

Sonysuffered a similar outage in Octoberthat lasted about 8 hours. The companysaid in a post on Xthat the issue was technical. “data pipe services have fully recovered from an operational issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank the community for their patience,” the post said. “All PlayStation Plus members will automatically receive an additional five days of service.” As of Feb. 10, serviceappeared to be back to normal. Sony did not immediately respond to an email about further information on the outage....

The unit then uses Digital Signal Processing to create multiple phantom speakers. The system is compatible with bothDolby Atmosand DTS:X. The HT-A3000 features 3.1 channels, three front speakers including a dedicated center speaker and a built-in dual subwoofer. The $350 SA-RS3S will meanwhile add surround-sound capabilities. you’re able to also opt for the SA-SW5 or SA-SW3 subwoofers to add even more low end. The soundbar can be controlled with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa....

Sony on Thursday introduced itsPlayStation Stars loyalty programforPS5and PS4 gamers. Read more Digital collectibles are also on their way to the PS5 via the Stars program. CNET reached out to PlayStation, but the gaming giant didn’t immediately respond for comment.

A code, PLAYCONCERT24, is available for early ticket access purchases that will start Wednesday, Oct. 16. Tickets will be available to the general public for the European dates on Friday, Oct. 18. Other cities on the European leg of the tour include Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich, Prague and London. Sony says the concerts will feature visuals, surround sound and a mix of classical and modern instruments.

News of asimilar plan from Microsoftfor Xbox games came to light last week. Sony didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

“Evolutions in technology have frequently shifted the course of creative industries. AI will likely continue that long-standing trend. After receiving acease and desist letterfrom Shakur’s estate, Drake removed the song from online platforms. Responsible AIwas the topic of this week’s annual Google I/O keynote presentation. Read more:Google Unveils Music AI Sandbox Making Loops From Prompts

Sony opened upregistrations to buy a PS5on its site Thursday (as spotted by Twitter deal finderWario64). APlayStation web connection accountis required to register. When invites roll out in November, those who were picked will receive an email. That email will come with an expiration date for when they can order their PS5. Those without one will have their reservations canceled.

Sony didn’t immediately respond to a request for confirmation on the removal of the games. This is intended to entice gamers looking for a deal on games.

Sonyhas unveiled its latest budgetsoundbar, the HT-S400, which features a wireless subwoofer andBluetoothconnectivity to BraviaTVs. If you were expecting Dolby Atmos this isn’t something I’ve ever seen for this amount of money. it controls distortion). Meanwhile, the wireless subwoofer features a 160mm (6.3-inch) driver. The HT-S400 is priced at $300 and will be available in April 2022.

By the end of this year, the company says it’ll work with PCs too. Sony isn’t the only company looking to branch out its gaming business beyondconsole hardware.

The game was developed over a period of abouteight yearsby Bellevue, Washington-basedFirewalk Studios. Sony didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Those who purchased a physical copy of the game are encouraged to return it to the retailer. Returning the game means players will no longer have access to the title before it is shut down. Concord also faced stiff competition in its short lifespan.

Sony has surprised us with five new receivers, including a replacement to its award-winning STR-DN1080. The new receivers are equipped with features like4K/120Hzand wireless connectivity to Sony’s rear speakers and subwoofers. TheseDolby Atmosand DTS:X receivers have dedicated HDMI 2.1 inputs with 4K/120Hz and 8K compatibility. They’re able to wirelessly connect to the company’s range of wireless rears and subwoofers. The new model’s connections include: Bluetooth, AirPlay, Chromecast Built-In, Spotify Connect and Roon Tested....