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PlayStation 5 Achieves Milestone of 50 Million Units Sold to Consumers

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced the PlayStation 5 console (PS5) has surpassed 50 million units1 sold through to consumers, three years since its Nov. 2020 launch.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today announced the PlayStation 5 console (PS5) has surpassed 50 million units1 sold through to consumers, three years since its Nov. 2020 launch.
“Achieving this PS5 sales milestone is a testament to the unwavering support of the global PlayStation community and their passion for the incredible experiences created by the talented developers from PlayStation Studios and our partners,” said Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment.
The PS5 games lineup is stacked with highly acclaimed hits and fan favorites that have defined the generation.
Player excitement for PS5 is higher than ever making this the biggest November for PlayStation consoles sold through to consumers.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Breaks Sales Records to Become Fastest-selling PlayStation Studios Game in PlayStation History

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, developed by Insomniac Games in collaboration with PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games, has sold more than 2.5 million copies to become the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game in PlayStation history in the first 24 hours.

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Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, developed by Insomniac Games in collaboration with PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games, has sold more than 2.5 million copies to become the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game in PlayStation history in the first 24 hours.
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Breaks Sales Records to Become Fastest-selling PlayStation Studios Game in PlayStation History (Graphic: Sony Interactive Entertainment)
“Insomniac Games holds itself to incredibly high standards when it comes to delivering engaging and innovative gameplay experiences,” said Eric Lempel, SVP, Global Marketing, Sales, and Business Operations, Sony Interactive Entertainment.
“Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is Insomniac Games’ third installment in the franchise for PlayStation.
*Includes pre-order sales of individual units and units bundled with PlayStation 5.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Launches Worldwide Only on PlayStation 5

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Friday, October 20, 2023

In the highly anticipated game, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 , Peter Parker and Miles Morales return in an exciting new adventure, built from the ground up to take full advantage of PlayStation 5 (PS5).

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In the highly anticipated game, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 , Peter Parker and Miles Morales return in an exciting new adventure, built from the ground up to take full advantage of PlayStation 5 (PS5).
“We’re thrilled to finally share the experience of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 with gamers everywhere,” says Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios.
It also exemplifies how premier narrative-driven experiences are at the heart of PlayStation Studios’ DNA."
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is also built from the ground up to take advantage of the immersive technology available only on PlayStation 5.

Latest PlayStation Showcase Is a Celebration of Gaming Innovation and Legacy, With Numerous Game Reveals, First Details on Project Q Device, and an Extended Look at Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today delighted fans with a PlayStation Showcase packed with exciting content and impressive new game reveals.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) today delighted fans with a PlayStation Showcase packed with exciting content and impressive new game reveals.
The Showcase also offered the first look at the new Project Q device for playing PS5 games via Remote Play and PlayStation’s first official wireless earbuds.
Meanwhile, Arrowhead Game Studios took gamers back to a beloved cooperative sci-fi shooter world with Helldivers 2, releasing this year.
Fans also got major updates for highly anticipated titles like Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Street Fighter 6, and Final Fantasy XVI.

Marvel Celebrates 60 “Beyond Amazing” Years of Spider-Man With Exciting New Products and Experiences in Honor of the Iconic Character’s Impact on Pop Culture

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Today, Marvel announced its Spider-ManBeyond Amazing global marketing and consumer products campaign in celebration of the iconic Super Heros comic book debut 60 years ago.

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Today, Marvel announced its Spider-ManBeyond Amazing global marketing and consumer products campaign in celebration of the iconic Super Heros comic book debut 60 years ago.
Over the past six decades, Spider-Man has appeared in countless comics, films, animation, video games, toys, and much more.
Beginning now through December 2022, fans can celebrate Spider-Mans 60th anniversary with all-new Spider-Man 60th Beyond Amazing product offerings, such as apparel, toys, collectibles, and home goods.
Very few characters have touched the lives of fans around the world the way that Spider-Man has over the past 60 years, says Paul Gitter, SVP, Marvel Consumer Products.

All-New PlayStation Plus Game Subscription Service From Sony Interactive Entertainment Launches in North and South America Today

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced today the launch of its all-new PlayStationPlus game subscription service in North and South America, providing more flexibility and value for gaming fans.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced today the launch of its all-new PlayStationPlus game subscription service in North and South America, providing more flexibility and value for gaming fans.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220613005135/en/
The global launch of the all-new PlayStation Plus represents a massive evolution of our game subscription service offering, and we are pleased that fans worldwide can now enjoy hundreds of fantastic games available in the PlayStation Plus catalog, said Jim Ryan, President and CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment.
At each regional launch, the current cloud-based subscription game service, PlayStationNow, will transition into the new PlayStation Plus service.
Recognized as a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is responsible for the PlayStation brand and family of products and services.

Inscryption Wins Game of the Year at the 22nd Annual Game Developers Choice Awards

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Inscryptions unique blend of deck-building roguelike, escape-room style puzzles and psychological horror is the first game to ever be honored with the top prize at both the Game Developers Choice Awards and the Independent Games Festival Awards.

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Inscryptions unique blend of deck-building roguelike, escape-room style puzzles and psychological horror is the first game to ever be honored with the top prize at both the Game Developers Choice Awards and the Independent Games Festival Awards.
Inscryption uniquely took top honors during the awards ceremony, leading an impressive lineup of some of the very best games of the year.
Winners were selected by the Game Developers Choice Awards-specific International Choice Awards Network (ICAN), which is an invitation-only organization, composed of leading game creators from all parts of the industry.
The return of the Game Developers Choice Awards and GDC to the Moscone made this a memorable evening that we were delighted to share with such talented people.

Streamline Media Group Adds Former PlayStation Strategy Executive Gabriel Pessah to their Leadership Team

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamline Media Group (Streamline), global video games and Metaverse developer, adds seasoned Strategy and Corporate Development Executive Gabriel Pessah to the expanding list of high-profile executives bolstering the company's execution capabilities. Pessah is responsible for strategic growth initiatives, refining corporate strategy, and formalizing Streamline's strategic-planning process.

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LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamline Media Group (Streamline), global video games and Metaverse developer, adds seasoned Strategy and Corporate Development Executive Gabriel Pessah to the expanding list of high-profile executives bolstering the company's execution capabilities.
"I met Streamline back in 2018 when I was at Sony PlayStation working on expanding development resources and have kept close contact with the leadership team," comments Pessah.
"Streamline is growing at a remarkable rate," added Bo Kjrgaard Jensen, CFO of Streamline Media Group.
Streamline Media Group provides global creative and technical solutions through video game technology for media, entertainment, business, and the Metaverse.

OmegaStrap® Launches the World's First Ergonomic Ratchet Strap

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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We knew there had to be a better way, so we created OmegaStrap.

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We knew there had to be a better way, so we created OmegaStrap.
To solve the three most common complaints about ratchet straps, the couple behind OmegaStrap came up with three intuitive solutions: the Control Knob, the Flex-Hook, and the Elastic Loop.
"While developing the OmegaStrap, we discovered that for a product selling at that volume, there was a lack of any meaningful innovation happening to make the ratchet straps more user-friendly.
"\nTo solve the three most common complaints about ratchet straps, the couple came up with three intuitive solutions: the Control Knob, the Flex-Hook, and the Elastic Loop.

Sony Interactive Entertainment Reveals Stunning Design For PlayStation 5; Announces More Than Two Dozen New Games For The Next Generation Console

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

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In a livestream event today reaching millions of gaming fans, SIE showed the PS5hardware for the first time, with its bold, two-tone design marking a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles.

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In a livestream event today reaching millions of gaming fans, SIE showed the PS5hardware for the first time, with its bold, two-tone design marking a radical departure from previous PlayStation consoles.
Today's livestream also provided fans with a first look at the new games that will define the next generation of gaming on PlayStation 5.
Some of the first-party PlayStation Studios exclusives included: Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales (Insomniac Games), Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital), and Horizon Forbidden West (Guerrilla Games).
SIE will announce pricing and additional details for PlayStation 5 at a later date.