Legal
October 18, 2022
Sony Taken to Austrian Court over Loot Boxes
It seems like the loot boxes debate continues to be one of the hot topics of the gaming and video gaming industries. In a recent development, Sony will appear in court for offering what some Austrians consider to be illegal gambling. Sony Is Guilty of Allowing Games that Offer Loot Boxes Österreichische Lotterien and Casinos […]
Business
October 19, 2021
Sony Pictures Sells Social Gaming Platform GSN Games to Scopely
Social gaming is big business. Just ask Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), which has entered an agreement to sell its GSN Games division to Scopely. By the time the ink is dry on the sales contract, Sony will have completed a transaction worth $1 billion in cash and equity. GSN Games Purchased by Scopely Scopely, a […]
Esports
May 18, 2021
Sony Files Patent for Proprietary Esports Wagering Platform
Global entertainment giant, Sony filed a patent for an esports betting platform last week. The platform allows viewers of “computer simulation” devices to access odds and place wagers. It is yet to be confirmed if the betting platform will be available for PlayStation 5. Sony May Be Looking to Join the Growing Esports Betting Market […]