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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sony 財報曝PC在2024財年帶來6.5億美元收入，但遊戲主機仍是主要營收來源
Sony 日前公開了 2024 財年財報，其中 PlayStation 遊戲部門，就提到 PS5 雖然在銷量上超出預期，並提到近期新的領導層將對第一方工作室採取更加嚴格的財務管理規範。並且也分享了 2024 年 Sony 在 PC 平台上的收入，顯示遊戲主機依然是 Sony 在遊戲部分中最主要的營收來源。 在未來的策略上，Sony 表示將從以往著重遊戲銷售量，轉向提升與玩家的互動參與度，以及每月活躍用戶數（MAU）。更提到 2024 財年推出的 PC 移植遊戲，例如《MLB The Show》、《LEGO 地平線大冒險》、《漫威蜘蛛人2》和《對馬戰鬼 導演剪輯版》等，貢獻了約 6.5 億美元的營收。 此外，PlayStation 商店在 PS4 和 PS5 平台上創造了高達 165 億美元的收入，佔 PlayStation 遊戲部門總收入的一半，而硬體部分的 77.2 億美元則佔了約 24.3%，顯示遊戲主機仍是 Sony 重要的營收來源。 PlayStation Titles Ported To Other Than PlayStation Consoles Such As MLB The Show, LEGO Horizon Adventures And The Last Of Us Part II Remastered On PC Generated Approximately $650 Million In Revenue For Fiscal Year 2024!Approximately $16.5 Billion In Revenue For Fiscal Year… — @Zuby_Tech (@Zuby_Tech) May 15, 2025 而在今年 2 月，前 SIE 全球工作室總裁、PlayStation 獨立遊戲專案負責人吉田修平在訪談中提到，他曾負責將 Sony 第一方遊戲移植到 PC 平台。在看到遊戲於 PC 平台上熱銷後，Sony 的策略也隨之轉變，從原本的漠不關心，轉為積極將更多遊戲移植到 PC 平台，吉田修平直言 PC 就是一台「印鈔機」。他認為，拓展更多平台的銷售管道能為 Sony 帶來更多資金，以開發新遊戲，對公司和玩家而言都是好事。 New Sony CFO Lin Tao says there have been 2 major changes to SIE since the recent leadership change! #PlayStation 1. Before "sell-in units" was the focus but now management is focused on "engagement" and "MAU" leading to profitability.2. Financial discipline within the… — Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) May 14, 2025 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Morocco World
28-04-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Moroccan Energy Company Launches Initiative to Boost Industrial Energy Efficiency
Rabat — Moroccan Energy Investment Company (SIE) has launched a call for interest to select industrial companies seeking energy audits, aiming to advance the country's industrial energy transition goals. The initiative hopes to improve energy efficiency across Morocco's industrial operations, helping companies identify cost-saving opportunities while promoting both energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions. All audits will follow strict Moroccan standards, NM ISO 50002 and NM EN 16247-3, implementing a comprehensive approach that includes existing data analysis, measurement campaigns, technical and economic recommendations, as well as an action plan for implementing proposed potential solutions. Companies must meet several eligibility requirements to participate. They need an annual energy bill exceeding MAD 1.2 million ($ 12,000) and must commit to co-financing the audit. For audits costing up to MAD 100,000 ($10,000), companies must cover 50% of costs. For more expensive audits, companies must contribute MAD 50,000 ($5,000). Additionally, participating companies must provide technical staff to support the audit process and commit to implementing the resulting recommendations. Companies can implement changes either through their resources or by entering an energy performance contract with an energy service company (ESCO). This program represents SIE's ongoing commitment to transforming Morocco's industrial sector toward greater energy efficiency and sustainability. Morocco's journey toward energy efficiency Morocco's journey in energy transition seems to be on track, as the country's energy efficiency approach is expected to allow for energy savings of 20% by 2030. While the North African country's energy efficiency is a 'second pillar' of its national energy strategy, it also presents a promising area for job creation in the energy field, with an estimated 100,000 job opportunities expected by 2030. Also, Morocco is adopting strategies capable of guaranteeing the country's energy transition, with significant investments in solar and wind projects, hydrogen, and all types of renewable energies, aiming for 52% renewable energy by 2030. Read also: Industry 4.0 and Renewable Energy in Morocco: A Smart Transition for a Sustainable Future
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions
Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles worldwide, citing "challenging" market conditions. The price of the digital edition of the PS5 console in the UK has increased by £40 to £429.99. Its cost for European customers has risen by approximately €50 to €499.99. The company pointed to high inflation and "fluctuating exchange rates" in a blog post explaining its decision. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) executive Isabelle Tomatis said PS5 prices in Australia and New Zealand would also rise - including for physical versions that have a disc drive. She blamed "high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates" for the decision to increase the console's recommended retail price. The company said the price of the physical edition of the console would not change in the UK. But it has reduced the cost of its disc drives - which are required for those with digital consoles who want to play physical media - from £99.99 to £69.99 in the UK. Piers Harding-Rolls, research director at Ampere Analysis, said the disc-free version of the PS5 had formed a larger share of Sony's total sales over the last 18 months. He said this new price adjustment had brought "the digital edition more into alignment with the standard version". While President Donald Trump has revealed a tariff exemption for some electronics, video game consoles are not thought to be among them. Christopher Dring, who writes about the gaming industry in The Game Business newsletter, said while Sony did not directly mention tariffs in its decision, their "knock-on effect" could have an impact on pricing worldwide. "The US is the biggest market for video game consoles, and rather than simply increase prices there, it's possible the likes of PlayStation could increase pricing globally in an effort to protect, as best they can, the US market," he told the BBC. "Ultimately, the era when game consoles went down in price over time is certainly over." The price increase comes as Nintendo's launch of its rival Switch 2 console was marred by the impact of US tariffs on markets worldwide. It said it would suspend US pre-orders for the device so it could "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions". And Mr Harding-Rolls said he felt Sony may have been given "the green light to increase pricing" due to the Switch 2's £395 price tag. "At its current pricing, the digital version would be cheaper than the Switch 2, leaving Sony with some breathing space to increase its pricing, while remaining competitive across the console hardware market," he said. This is the second time Sony has increased the RRP for its latest console. Its initial £360 price tag for the disc drive-free digital edition was seen as a low price at the time, as Sony sought to match its price to that of the Xbox Series X. But it rose the price by £30 in 2022 - meaning with the latest price increase, the digital edition of the PS5 has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale. Will £75 be the new normal for video games after Switch 2's Mario Kart? I played the £75 Mario Kart World on Switch 2 - was it worth it? Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
PS5 price jumps £40 as Sony cites 'challenging' market conditions
Sony has raised the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles worldwide, citing "challenging" market price of the digital edition of the PS5 console in the UK has increased by £40 to £ cost for European customers has risen by approximately €50 to € company pointed to high inflation and "fluctuating exchange rates" in a blog post explaining its decision. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) executive Isabelle Tomatis said PS5 prices in Australia and New Zealand would also rise - including for physical versions that have a disc blamed "high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates" for the decision to increase the console's recommended retail company said the price of the physical edition of the console would not change in the it has reduced the cost of its disc drives - which are required for those with digital consoles who want to play physical media - from £99.99 to £69.99 in the UK. Cost of tariffs? While President Donald Trump has revealed a tariff exemption for some electronics, video game consoles are not thought to be among Dring, who writes about the gaming industry in The Game Business newsletter, said while Sony did not directly mention tariffs in its decision, their "knock-on effect" could have an impact on pricing worldwide."The US is the biggest market for video game consoles, and rather than simply increase prices there, it's possible the likes of PlayStation could increase pricing globally in an effort to protect, as best they can, the US market," he told the BBC."Ultimately, the era when game consoles went down in price over time is certainly over."The price increase comes as Nintendo's launch of its rival Switch 2 console was marred by the impact of US tariffs on markets said it would suspend US pre-orders for the device so it could "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions".This is the second time Sony has increased the RRP for its latest initial £360 price tag for the disc drive-free digital edition was seen as a low price at the time, as Sony sought to match its price to that of the Xbox Series it rose the price by £30 in 2022 - meaning with the latest price increase, the digital edition of the PS5 has increased by roughly £70 since it first went on sale.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
An Internal PlayStation Tech Demo Has Leaked, Causing a Stir
An internal character tech demo has leaked, and it's already causing some restlessness among players. It's an unusual leak in that we rarely ever see in-development prototypes like these, but The Verge has somehow gotten its hands on a video that shows Sony dabbling into artificial intelligence for game development. Gifs from the video, which has since been hit by a copyright strike, can be found hosted on The Verge. Footage is also circulating on X. It shows an AI-powered version of Horizon franchise protagonist Aloy, who's talking to players and responding to queries with an AI-generated voice and facial movements as opposed to a real voiceover with motion capture. The Verge claims that the video also showed AI Aloy within the 'full Horizon Forbidden West game,' suggesting that the tech is pretty far advanced. 'This is just a glimpse of what is possible,' says SIE director of software engineering Sharwin Raghoebardajal in the video, leaving players concerned that Sony will be leaning into AI for character development in future games. It has long been argued that removing real voices and motion capture from characters kills personal touch and immersion, and puts the games industry at risk. Every forum that the video and its gifs are circulating on is full of players expressing concerns. What do our readers think? The post An Internal PlayStation Tech Demo Has Leaked, Causing a Stir appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
