Sony Forms New Company to Bring PlayStation Games to Mobile

Finally.

Tech & Gadgets
6.4K 0   Comments
Prefer Hypebeast on Google
Save

Sony has announced that it is changing its official name, from Sony Computer Entertainment to Sony Interactive Entertainment. While the mammoth tech company will still just be “Sony” to us, its next move is definitely more interesting. Sony will be forming a new company called ForwardWorks that will focus on smartphone games. In a statement, Sony says that it will produce “full-fledged game titles” using both PlayStation Characters and IP. The statement continued to say that the company will focus on users in Japan and Asia, but no titles or concrete plans have been announced.

This move shadows a recent reshuffling by Nintendo, which also recently announced that it would be moving into the smartphone game market. About time?

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Sony’s New $100 USD PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset Brings Planar Magnetic Audio to More Players
Gaming

Sony’s New $100 USD PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset Brings Planar Magnetic Audio to More Players

The headset supports both standard Bluetooth and Sony’s proprietary PlayStation Link protocol for console and desktop use.
2 Sources

Sony CEO Confirms PlayStation 6 Launch Date Remains Indefinitely Delayed
Gaming

Sony CEO Confirms PlayStation 6 Launch Date Remains Indefinitely Delayed

Citing volatile semiconductor supply chains and soaring RAM production costs driven by the AI boom, Sony pauses commitments to its next-generation console launch.

New Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications Hint at an Upcoming PlayStation Portal OLED
Gaming

New Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications Hint at an Upcoming PlayStation Portal OLED

The original PlayStation Portal launched in late 2023.
4 Sources


Sony Files Patent for a Game Controller That Can Process Credit Card and Crypto Payments Directly
Gaming

Sony Files Patent for a Game Controller That Can Process Credit Card and Crypto Payments Directly

The design eliminates the need to switch between a controller and a smartphone to complete digital purchases.
1 Sources

Secretly Take Photos of People With This Genius iPhone Case
Tech & Gadgets

Secretly Take Photos of People With This Genius iPhone Case

Voyeurs rejoice!

The Raf Simons x adidas Originals Stan Smith Arrives in "Copper"
Footwear

The Raf Simons x adidas Originals Stan Smith Arrives in "Copper"

Highlighting the designer’s sixth season with adidas.

Stussy Links up with Japanese Artist Tomoo Gokita for a Capsule Collection
Fashion

Stussy Links up with Japanese Artist Tomoo Gokita for a Capsule Collection

The Tokyo native reinterprets streetwear staples with a Surrealist slant.

New Balance Unveils a Patriotic Colorway of the 998
Footwear

New Balance Unveils a Patriotic Colorway of the 998

The latest in its “Air Exploration” series.

Lil Yachty, Playboi Carti & Migos To Perform at Dab Fest
Music

Lil Yachty, Playboi Carti & Migos To Perform at Dab Fest

Dab.

A$AP Rocky, Waka Flocka Flame & Playboi Carti Share New Music
Music

A$AP Rocky, Waka Flocka Flame & Playboi Carti Share New Music

For this week’s Wavy Wednesdays.


This New App Turns 3D Printing Into Child's Play
Tech & Gadgets

This New App Turns 3D Printing Into Child's Play

Now anyone with an iPad can enjoy the benefits of this newfangled technology.

Mack Wilds Sheds Light on New York's Intimate Influence on His Multifaceted Career
Fashion

Mack Wilds Sheds Light on New York's Intimate Influence on His Multifaceted Career

Multiple talents generated from various sources of New York’s influence.

Keen's UNEEK Sneaker Is the Future of Hybrid Open Air Footwear
Fashion

Keen's UNEEK Sneaker Is the Future of Hybrid Open Air Footwear

With breathability, style and simplicity in mind.

Rae Sremmurd Drop an Interactive Video for New Single "Over Here"
Music

Rae Sremmurd Drop an Interactive Video for New Single "Over Here"

The next chapter in Rae Sremmurd’s career.

Gosha Rubchinskiy Captures Dover Street Market's New Haymarket Location
Fashion

Gosha Rubchinskiy Captures Dover Street Market's New Haymarket Location

A look through Rubchinskiy’s eyes.

Step Into Tradition With Maison Kitsuné's 2016 Spring "Reishiki" Capsule Collection
Fashion

Step Into Tradition With Maison Kitsuné's 2016 Spring "Reishiki" Capsule Collection

The garb of judokas.

More ▾