Astonishing, isn’t it? PlayStation has just completed a milestone of 30 years and the journey is far from over.
In fact, in March 2024, over 59 million units of the PS5 were sold (Source: Yahoo, 2024), and the number of monthly users of the PlayStation Network is 118 million even with many more looking back at the PS4.
So it’s pretty clear PlayStation still has a thriving legacy throughout the years.
This legacy of innovation, from iconic games to cutting-edge technology, has kept fans, like me, excited for what’s next.
In this blog, I will cover the history of PlayStation, the reasons for its worldwide success, and the brand’s bright future.
Fans are hopeful that Sony will host a showcase for this historic anniversary thanks to a teaser that the eagle-eyed community spotted in their November 12th ‘Play Has No Limits’ ad.
In the advertisement, fans noted that the train schedule board had “03 12 20:24” on it, with many noting that this date would mark 30 years since its original release.
There are no guarantees that Sony has planned a showcase, but it would be a massive missed opportunity if they were to let the date go by without looking back at the innovative tech and games they have brought to market in the last 30 years.
It is also the ideal platform to look ahead to 2025 and let the gaming community know what lies ahead.
One theme that has continually cropped up in gaming news is the growing popularity of the iGaming sector and the potential for gambling-style games and casino integration with gaming platforms like PlayStation.
A number of games now offer traditional casino games as extra features, allowing gamers to gamble in-game currencies.
Loot box purchases have also been likened to gambling, with consumers hoping to receive high-value items with real-money in-game purchases.
iGaming expert Narathip explains that the implementation of gambling elements in regular video games has not been a one-way street.
The gamification of slot games has added an extra dimension to the gambling experience.
These games are now more fun and immersive, with additional bonus rounds complementing the easy-to-play slots.
Fun themes and state-of-the-art graphics are also used to attract new players. (Source: https://www.business2community.com/th-th/gambling/offshore-casinos)
Moving forward with cross-platform gaming experiences, Sony also plans to increase its original IP ratio.
Sony’s CFO, Hiroki Totoki, has spoken about the brand’s need to create more original IP across all of its divisions, including gaming.
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PlayStation was first launched in Japan back on December 3rd, 1994, letting customers enjoy the console within the region, with other markets offering the console in 1995.
But of course, in today’s date, gamers are much more excited for the news of the titles that are soon going to be released in 2025, including Assassins Creed Shadows.
This console is set for release on February 14th and sees the franchise visit ancient Japan where players will choose between Naoe and Yasuke whose skills will be significantly different from one another for the first time.
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When PlayStation was first launched on December 3, 1994, it sold over 100,000 units in its first week.
In the past few weeks, we have witnessed the release of several giant PlayStation games, and there is no better event than the 30th anniversary to unveil one of the hottest maintained secrets, the release date for Grand Theft Auto VI.
Fans have been teased with trailers for almost 2 years now, and Rockstar has come out and revealed that GTA 6 is due for a 2025 release.
However, with the game also being released on Xbox, it is unlikely that PlayStation will be given the go-ahead to break the news.
GTA 6 will indeed be available on different platforms, still, PlayStation does have an exclusive title planned with the sequel of Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yote.
It is more likely that we will hear more about this title if December 3rd does have some kind of celebration.
Sony has form for celebrating notable anniversaries, with a 2019 ‘State of Play’ held to mark PlayStation’s 25th year.
From a marketing point of view, this seems like a no-brainer, and this is a great opportunity to remind fans of years of success, and could also be used to flood social media with news of new releases and the PS6.
It’s been thirty years of PlayStation, no doubt the experience has surely been quite unsurpassed.
From Creative Technologies to spine-chilling fascinating games, PlayStation has contributed to the gaming scene like none other.
Currently, there seems to be a massive number of users and the days ahead are looking even brighter, which means the next part will be better.
Be it the rollout of the latest games, growth in gaming on the whole, or even the new trends like iGaming, PlayStation is sure to keep its fans happy for ages.
Many fans active on this page including me cannot help but be curious about what comes next in the year 2025.
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