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About Sony Interactive Entertainment

Sony Interactive Entertainment pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

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Our Company

Discover the rich history and tradition of innovation that drives Sony Interactive Entertainment. Here you’ll find our history, mission, and milestones that shaped our company and products. Learn about our award-winning games, our innovations in hardware and services, and how we collaborate with creators worldwide. Explore how we continue to lead the future of play.

PlayStation’s Historic Past

PlayStation’s history is marked by groundbreaking hardware, software, and services that have shaped culture and technology. From the launch of the original PlayStation console, to iconic franchises like Gran Turismo, God of War, Uncharted, The Last of Us, and more, we have pushed the boundaries of what was possible from interactive entertainment.

Company Milestones

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SIE.Blog offers insights into our company’s latest innovations, developer stories, and behind-the-scenes features. Find updates on new features, hardware, and services, that highlights our thought-leaders, and shares perspectives from across Sony Interactive.

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Your Future Awaits

A career at Sony Interactive Entertainment offers opportunities to work on iconic PlayStation games and technology in a creative, collaborative environment. Employees enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values innovation, diversity, and growth. Team members contribute to cutting-edge projects while being supported to learn, and shape the future of gaming worldwide.

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Research

Sony Interactive Entertainment advances research by collaborating with universities, supporting studies in AI, VR, and interactive media, and fostering innovation that drives the future of gaming. Through partnerships, sponsorships, and knowledge-sharing, Sony Interactive empowers academic communities to explore new technologies and creative frontiers, ensuring the PlayStation brand remains at the cutting edge of entertainment and interactive experiences.

Sustainability & Community Impact

Sony Interactive Entertainment aims to make a positive impact on gaming and beyond. Guided by our principles of forging our own path, turning intentions into action, and doing the right things well, we work to reduce our environmental footprint through initiatives such as developing energy-saving product features, minimizing plastic in packaging, and increasing the use of renewable energy across our sites. We also partner with suppliers to promote ethical supply chain practices, and we support communities by advancing accessibility in our products and games and creating safer online experiences that empower and protect players.

Sony Interactive Subsidiaries

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Renowned for their award-winning headphones and cutting-edge planar magnetic drivers, Audeze strengthens our ability to deliver immersive, high-fidelity sound experiences that elevate gaming to new heights. By combining Audeze’s expertise in professional-grade audio with our innovative PlayStation hardware and services, we are advancing our commitment to providing players with the most engaging entertainment possible.

Audeze is an award-winning, U.S.-based premium technology company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s most advanced audio solutions. Trusted by Grammy-winning recording engineers, audiophiles, elite esports professionals, and specialized medical institutions, Audeze has earned recognition as one of the most respected audio companies worldwide.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment acquired Audiokinetic in January, 2019, seeking to tap into Audiokinetic’s vast audio engineering expertise, thus adding significant value to the PlayStation ecosystem.

Audiokinetic is the world’s leading provider of cross-platform solutions, delivering an integrated approach to interactive audio production through advanced, end-to-end technologies and a groundbreaking workflow. Its middleware offerings—most notably the award-winning Wwise® and SoundSeed®—equip sound designers and audio programmers with a cost-effective, all-in-one authoring tool and audio engine, enabling the creation of innovative and dynamic interactive experiences.