Overview

• Sony stressed that its move toward a platform business focuses on community-based engagement and entertainment creation rather than ceasing console exclusives.
• Entertainment units now account for about 60% of Sony’s consolidated revenue as the company expands beyond hardware.
• PlayStation’s division posted a record $1 billion operating income for the quarter ended June 30, underlining its funding power for diversification.
• Recent acquisitions of EMI Music Publishing and Crunchyroll strengthen Sony’s music streaming and anime portfolio.
• Sony is recruiting a Senior Director of Multiplatform and has started selective ports like Helldivers 2 to Xbox to explore cross-platform opportunities.