Messaging app Discord ties up with Sony’s PlayStation – CRN Australia

A unit of Sony has made a minority investment in Discord Inc as part of a deal to tie in the messaging platform with the consumer electronics company’s PlayStation gaming division.
The deal, announced on Monday by Sony Interactive Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Jim Ryan, comes after Reuters reported last month that Discord had ended sale talks with Microsoft Corp to focus on expanding its business as a standalone company.
Discord allows public and private groups to gather and chat by text,…

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