2009 Sony Online Entertainment (Seattle)
Platforms: Sony PlayStation 3, PC
The fact that Microsoft just steamrolled through the online multiplayer domain with the original Xbox, left Sony at a very precarious junction. In an effort to finally give their fearsome rival a run for its money, Sony allied with big players like EA and Square Enix. Yet, even with these alliances, the company lacked a marquee IP – a behemoth that would shake the very foundations of Microsoft’s fiefdom.
With the coming of the PlayStation 3, Sony had begun entering new territories. They started creating fantastic titles that would cement their reputation as a creative powerhouse. Heavyweight blockbusters such as Heavenly Sword and Uncharted pushed technical and narrative boundaries to a new level, with more Hollywood-inspired offerings like Heavy Rain and high-octane shooters such as Killzone and Resistance showcasing the platform’s versatile collection. Continue reading