Fitch Ratings (a company that assesses the risk level of debt) announced today that they have downgraded several types of Sony debt to "BBB+" (the debt is still three notches above the dreaded "junk" moniker, however). Fitch also slapped a "negative" outlook on the debt, indicating that future debt downgrades are possible as "Sony's financial profile [continues] to weaken in the next one to two years."
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.
I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.
Taking a trip back to Housemarque's forgotten platformer.
At Sony's last 12 months. Here is where its profits came from (in millions):
Electronics (262.1)
Games 74.1
Pictures 232.5
Financial Services 1,596.1
Other 137.2
Corporate (156.8)
Total: 1,620.9
98.5% of Sony's profits come from financial services. That's right. Sony isn't an electronics company. It's a financial services company that sells electronics.
Huh. That's uhh...they're a financial services company?! I don't think anyone ever realized that. Where'd you find this crazy info?
I read their quarterly financial reports for the last 12 months (4 quarters). I know they fashion themselves as an electronics company, but the source of their profits reveals a different story.
Financial Services segment engages in life and non-life insurance, Internet-based banking, and leasing and credit financing businesses. This segment also offers various financial services, including savings and loans.
Lot's of financing of their audio/video stuff probably in shops. So one can't do without the other I guess. Credit financing&leasing stuff.
But still. A junk bond it became almost dropping from 160 alltime high to 120, to under 40 dollars...