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The little grey box sold 102 million units

Entertainment

PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony’s console turns 30

Since 1994, PlayStation's five consoles have changed video game history.

AFPNovember 29, 2024

An original PlayStation on display in the lobby of the Sony headquarters building in central Tokyo

Entertainment

PlayStation at 30: How Sony’s grey box conquered gaming

Japanese electronics giant Sony is set to celebrate 30 years since it launched the PlayStation console.

AFPNovember 29, 2024

'Minecraft' is the world's best-selling video game

Business

‘Minecraft’ to come to life in UK and US under theme park deal

The best-selling video game "Minecraft" is to become a real-life destination.

AFPNovember 19, 2024

Ukrainian Ievgen Grygorovych, chief executive of GSC Game World studio, fled to Prague because of the Russian invasion

Tech & Science

Long delayed Ukrainian survival video game sequel set for release amid war

Ukrainian studio GSC will on Wednesday release a long-awaited sequel to its hit S.T.A.L.K.E.R. video game.

AFPNovember 18, 2024

Blockbuster video game franchise 'Fallout' inspired a hit television series at Amazon Prime

Business

Workers stage walkout at US maker of Fallout video game

Hundreds of US workers at the video game giant behind Fallout staged a one-day strike Wednesday over outsourcing and remote work policies, their labor...

AFPNovember 13, 2024

Nintendo is broadening its reach in theme parks to win non-gamer fans

Tech & Science

Nintendo courts non-gamers in ‘about-turn’ strategy

Once confined to the screens, chirpy plumber Mario and pointy-eared Princess Zelda are popping up in theme parks and toy stores.

AFPNovember 12, 2024

With great power comes a great price tag -- flagship tech devices like the PlayStation 5 Pro have gotten more expensive in recent years

Business

PlayStation 5 Pro goes on sale, will gamers pay hefty price to play?

The PlayStation 5 Pro hits shops on Thursday with a price tag that has raised eyebrows among gamers, but growing sticker shocks in the...

AFPNovember 6, 2024

For several years, Nintendo has been pursuing a strategy to reach a wider audience

Business

Nintendo lowers sales forecast as first-half profits plunge

Nintendo downgraded its annual sales forecast on Tuesday as net profit plunged 60 percent year-on-year in the first half, with fans awaiting the announcement...

AFPNovember 5, 2024