Takashi Mochizuki

Sony said its operating profit during the three months ended June was JPY 279.1 billion ($1.9 billion or roughly Rs. 15,949 crore), beating the consensus estimate of JPY 273.9 billion (roughly Rs.15,736 crore). Due to the presently weak position of Yen, Morningstar Investment director Kazunori Ito said that the PlayStation business is not as good ...

"Services like this app can remind people who are away from romance how delightful love is, and AI can train people to better communicate when talking with real partners," Megumi Ushikubo, CEO of Tokyo-based marketing firm Infinity Inc.

Square Enix shares fell 16 percent in the biggest decline in over a decade following disappointing sales of games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy XVI and Foamstars. The publisher's mobile games have also been struggling, with many games shut down in a little over a year due to poor sales.

Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, ac...

Nintendo is advising game publishers that its next-generation console will be delayed until the early months of 2025, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The successor to the popular Switch was targeted for release at the end of this year, however several publishers have now been told to expect it to slip into next, according to the p...

The Cupertino, California-based company is aiming to hold shipments steady despite tumult in the global economy and a projected decline in the overall smartphone market. It’s likely to increase revenue overall because Apple is considering raising the price for Pro models, said the people, asking not to be named because the targets aren’t public...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now become the first Nintendo Switch exclusive to cost $70 (about Rs. 5,785), clearing the way for more game makers to also lift their prices. The move matches premium pricing offered by key rivals such as Sony PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox and might lead to the normalisation of greater upfront cos...

Sony will continue producing PlayStation 4 consoles throughout 2022 as it navigates disruptions to the global supply chain that have limited output of its pricier PlayStation 5.

Apple has told its suppliers that the demand of the iPhone 13 has slowed down, signaling that some consumers have decided against trying to get the hard-to-find item.

Sony has reduced its PlayStation 5 production outlook for this fiscal year due to component and logistics constraints, according to people familiar with its operations.

PlayStation 5 (PS5) will remain in short supply till next year, a top Sony executive has said. Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki said at a briefing that supply wouldn’t be able to catch up with the demand even next year, according to several people who attended and asked not to be named as it wasn’t public.

Nintendo plans to unveil a model of its Switch gaming console equipped with a bigger Samsung OLED display this year, hoping the larger touchscreen can prop up demand in time for the holidays, people familiar with the plan said.

Sony said its operating profit during the three months ended June was JPY 279.1 billion ($1.9 billion or roughly Rs. 15,949 crore), beating the consensus estimate of JPY 273.9 billion (roughly Rs.15,736 crore). Due to the presently weak position of Yen, Morningstar Investment director Kazunori Ito said that the PlayStation business is not as good ...

"Services like this app can remind people who are away from romance how delightful love is, and AI can train people to better communicate when talking with real partners," Megumi Ushikubo, CEO of Tokyo-based marketing firm Infinity Inc.

Square Enix shares fell 16 percent in the biggest decline in over a decade following disappointing sales of games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy XVI and Foamstars. The publisher's mobile games have also been struggling, with many games shut down in a little over a year due to poor sales.

Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, ac...

Nintendo is advising game publishers that its next-generation console will be delayed until the early months of 2025, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The successor to the popular Switch was targeted for release at the end of this year, however several publishers have now been told to expect it to slip into next, according to the p...

The Cupertino, California-based company is aiming to hold shipments steady despite tumult in the global economy and a projected decline in the overall smartphone market. It’s likely to increase revenue overall because Apple is considering raising the price for Pro models, said the people, asking not to be named because the targets aren’t public...

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has now become the first Nintendo Switch exclusive to cost $70 (about Rs. 5,785), clearing the way for more game makers to also lift their prices. The move matches premium pricing offered by key rivals such as Sony PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox and might lead to the normalisation of greater upfront cos...

Sony will continue producing PlayStation 4 consoles throughout 2022 as it navigates disruptions to the global supply chain that have limited output of its pricier PlayStation 5.

Apple has told its suppliers that the demand of the iPhone 13 has slowed down, signaling that some consumers have decided against trying to get the hard-to-find item.

Sony has reduced its PlayStation 5 production outlook for this fiscal year due to component and logistics constraints, according to people familiar with its operations.

PlayStation 5 (PS5) will remain in short supply till next year, a top Sony executive has said. Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki said at a briefing that supply wouldn’t be able to catch up with the demand even next year, according to several people who attended and asked not to be named as it wasn’t public.

Nintendo plans to unveil a model of its Switch gaming console equipped with a bigger Samsung OLED display this year, hoping the larger touchscreen can prop up demand in time for the holidays, people familiar with the plan said.