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Gaming — Playstation — October 26th, 2025

The PlayStation 2 Still Has One Of The Most Exciting And Expansive Libraries Ever
From Ico to Silent Hill, no consoles represent the diversity of video games better than the PS2.
October 26, 2025Source

'They Complained, Then Left With the Best Exclusivity Deal of All Time' -- The Story of PS2's Blockbuster GTA Deal
How Sony and Rockstar Games' partnership bolstered the PlayStation 2's legacy.
October 26, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 25th, 2025

"Halo is on PlayStation going forward, starting with Halo: Campaign Evolved": As Xbox's most iconic FPS hits PS5, devs hint that the days of exclusivity are over
"As the Master Chief once said: 'I think we're just getting started.'"
October 25, 2025Source

Halo: Campaign Evolved Brings Microsoft's Blockbuster Game To Sony's PlayStation
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full Unreal Engine 5 remake, is coming to PlayStation 5, marking a shift towards Xbox franchises becoming third-party. Microsoft expects a 30% profit margin on projects.
October 25, 2025Source or Watch Video or Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 24th, 2025

15 PS5 Games With Mind-Blowing Graphics [2025 Edition]
We take a look at some of the best experiences with incredible graphics you can play on the PS5. These ones certainly stood out, and are great examples of what Sony's latest powerhouse can really do.
October 24, 2025Source or Watch Video

DEFECT, an Immersive Squad-Based Cyberpunk Shooter, Gets First Impressive Gameplay
During the Galaxies Gaming Showcase, independent studio emptyvessel has unveiled the first gameplay footage of its debut title, DEFECT.
October 24, 2025Source

Ghost of Yotei's U.S. Launch Was 'Perfectly fine... Not Amazing, Not Bad,' Says Analyst — but the True Test Will Be in the Months Ahead
Cut to the chase.
October 24, 2025Source

Halo: Campaign Evolved Is a Pretty Remake Coming to PS5, but Not an Exact One
An all-new three-mission prequel arc is the most exciting piece of this for Xbox fans.
October 24, 2025Source

One Japanese school is using Hideo Kojima's unfinished Silent Hill game PT to teach students English, and it sounds like a great way to memorize the words "murder his entire family"
As if high school wasn't scary enough
October 24, 2025Source

Razer Launches Raiju V3 Pro Esports Game Controller for PlayStation 5 and PC
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer Raiju V3 Pro, a next-generation wireless gaming controller engineered for use with the PlayStation 5 console.
October 24, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 20th, 2025

Former PlayStation boss praises Microsoft's publishing strategy, but can't get his head around Xbox's Game Pass price hike: "I don't understand"
Shuhei Yoshida believes Microsoft is carving out its own path
October 20, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Wraps Up Only One Chapter of Atsu's Story, Says Sucker Punch
While they didn't confirm a future expansion, co-director Jason Connel and writer Ian Ryan spoke about the story and its reception.
October 20, 2025Source

PlayStation 5 Pro New Model Teardown Confirms Better Power Efficiency, Small Hardware Changes
The new PlayStation 5 Pro CFI-7121 model, now available across Europe, comes with some improvements over the original model, a new teardown conducted by Austin Evans confirmed.
October 20, 2025Source

Sony planning to premiere Horizon Zero Dawn film in 2027 according to court filings
The Horizon series quickly grew to become one of PlayStation's biggest following the launch of Horizon Zero Dawn in 2017. Since then, we've received a sequel, a spin-off, expansions and more. Outside of gaming, the Horizon series is set to receive a film adaptation. While details remain light, we've now gotten an official release window.
October 20, 2025Source

The Best Time to Buy a PS5 or PS5 Pro in 2025 and Beyond
Score discounts on PS5 consoles in 2025.
October 20, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 17th, 2025

NASCAR 25 Review -- A New Chapter
NASCAR 25 drives like a dream but is that enough? We take a look at iRacing's take on the popular racing franchise, and whether it lives up to the hype it has garnered since it was announced.
October 17, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — October 15th, 2025

1000xResist Arrives on PS5, Xbox Series X/S Next Month, Also Coming to Xbox Game Pass
One of the best narratives in gaming to come out of 2024, and one of the best games from 2024 that initially launched on PC and Nintendo Switch, is finally arriving on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S later this year. 1000xResist from the new Canadian indie studio Sunset Visitor will arrive on the rest of the current-gen consoles next month, on November 4, 2025.
October 15, 2025Source or Watch Video

Ghost of Yotei and Tsushima actor says the time leap from the original open-world game "certainly was surprising" even to him, but was "also the right move," even if it disappointed fans
"With any beloved franchise, you're going to disappoint somebody."
October 15, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei is PlayStation's Biggest First-Party Launch in Europe Since Marvel's Spider-Man 2
In both unit sales and revenue, the long-anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima is only slightly behind EA Sports FC 26.
October 15, 2025Source

Ghost of Yotei is Sony's best-selling PlayStation release in Europe since Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in 2023, beating Death Stranding 2 and Helldivers 2
But it can't quite conquer the most heinous monster of all -- EA Sports FC
October 15, 2025Source

Ghost of Yotei sales 'roughly in line' with Ghost of Tsushima
We don't have any concrete sales figures for Sony's latest first-party PS5 exclusive, Ghost of Yotei. However, chart tracking data suggests it is doing quite well, and may be the biggest first-party PlayStation title since Spider-Man 2.
October 15, 2025Source

Halo Voice Actor Says "Big News" Is Coming Soon
A remake of the original Halo for PS5 and Switch 2 is rumored to be in the works.
October 15, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for October: Silent Hill 2, Until Dawn, V Rising, Yakuza: Like a Dragon and more
Tekken 3 joins PlayStation Plus Premium.
October 15, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus October Game Line-up Confirmed, Includes Until Dawn Remake
As dusk falls.
October 15, 2025Source

PS6 versus Xbox Magnus Showdown: Which Console Will Dominate the Future?
Is the console war about to reach a new level? Leaked specs for the highly anticipated PlayStation 6 (PS6) and Xbox Magnus suggest a dramatic shift in gaming priorities, sparking heated debates among fans and tech enthusiasts alike. With the Xbox Magnus boasting a staggering 48GB of GDDR7 memory and innovative performance capabilities, it's being hailed as a potential powerhouse that could outclass even high-end gaming PCs.
October 15, 2025Source

Sales of PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yotei In-Line With Ghost of Tsushima in Europe, New Data Reveals
A cut of revenue.
October 15, 2025Source

Silent Hill 2, Until Dawn and V Rising tipped for PlayStation Plus October update
October is shaping up to be a big month for PlayStation Plus subscribers, with a new leak pointing towards Until Dawn being the big freebie for the month.
October 15, 2025Source

Sony reveals new PlayStation Plus games for October 2025
Following on from a leak earlier this week, Sony has now officially announced the next batch of titles for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. As expected, Silent Hill 2 and Until Dawn will both be on the list, but there are a few extra titles also included that weren't covered in the previous leak.
October 15, 2025Source

Until Dawn Remake, V Rising, and As Dusk Falls Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium -- Rumor
Premium subscribers will also allegedly receive access to classics such as Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tekken 3 and Soulcalibur 3.
October 15, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 13th, 2025

Black Myth: Wukong Patch Makes Significant Performance Improvements, but Brace Yourself for a 93GB Download on PS5
Heard it on the ape-vine.
October 13thSource or Source

Can You AirPlay to PS5? Here's What You Need to Know
AirPlay is a popular wireless streaming protocol developed by Apple, allowing users to mirror or stream content from iPhones, iPads, and Macs to compatible devices. While AirPlay works seamlessly with Apple TVs and select smart TVs, many users wonder whether it's possible to AirPlay directly to a PlayStation 5 (PS5). The answer is nuanced. The PS5 does not natively support AirPlay, but there are reliable workarounds that allow you to mirror your iOS device to the console.
October 13thSource

Ghost of Yōtei Presents "Epic" Verticality of Hokkaido As "An Opportunity," Says Sucker Punch
In an interview, creative director Jason Connell spoke about the how player freedom was an important part of Ghost of Yōtei's design.
October 13thSource

Gaming — Playstation — October 10th, 2025

After Ghost of Yōtei: The Most Likely Settings for the Next Ghost Game
What does the future hold for Sucker Punch's flagship franchise? Where could the Ghost go next and what could motivate them? We take a look at a few potential options for the studio.
October 10, 2025Source or Watch Video

AMD and Sony's PS6 chipset aims to rethink the current graphics pipeline
Project Amethyst focuses on efficient machine learning, new compression techniques.
October 10, 2025Source or Source

American and Euro Truck Simulator devs have some "hidden cards" on the roadmap after the PS5 and Xbox Series X ports, but they won't be launching until 2026 at the earliest
"At this point, we are sure that the games are not coming out in 2025 on the new platforms"
October 10, 2025Source

Discussing Ghost of Yōtei's Lord Saito with Actor Feodor Chin: 'He and Atsu Are Really Two Sides of the Same Coin'
Ghost of Yōtei is undoubtedly the biggest PlayStation exclusive of 2025. Sure, there was also Death Stranding 2, but Kojima's franchise is quite a bit more niche, despite the Hollywood stars, compared to the mainstream appeal attained by Ghost of Yōtei's predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, which set new PS4 first-party sales records when it launched in 2020.
October 10, 2025Source

Genshin Impact Version Luna II: new UGC system Miliastra Wonderland launches Oct 22
A new chapter of creativity and adventure awaits.
October 10, 2025Source

Have a Scary Good Time With These Great Games on PlayStation Plus
Some subscribers can play both Alan Wake 2 and The Last of Us Part 2 in October.
October 10, 2025Source

Indiana Jones and The Great Circle gets New Game+ mode and more in free update
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle launched last year to strong reviews from both critics and fans alike. Since then, the Xbox exclusive found its way onto PlayStation and released the Order of Giants DLC. Now, in celebration of developer Machine Games' 15th anniversary, a free surprise update has been announced and detailed, adding a New Game+ mode and more.
October 10, 2025Source

"Nintendo created their big competition": Shuhei Yoshida says Super NES ditching PlayStation at the last minute was "almost helpful"
"Otherwise the Sony team would have been stuck as part of a Nintendo system"
October 10, 2025Source

PlayStation 6 Is Launching in 2027 Unless Unexpected Delays Happen, According to AMD Leaker
Renowned AMD leaker Kepler has revealed on the NeoGAF board that Sony is planning to launch the PlayStation 6 console in 2027, with the caveat that 'unexpected delays' could still happen.
October 10, 2025Source

PlayStation Store finally allows users to publish written reviews
The PlayStation Store now allows users to publish written game reviews directly, up to 4,000 characters, via the browser version. All reviews are moderated by Sony.
October 10, 2025Source

PS6 Reportedly Aiming for 2027 Launch Window -- Rumour
Latest rumours indicate that, much like Microsoft, Sony is also looking at a seven-year life cycle for its console generations.
October 10, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Ghost of Yōtei
Players embark on a journey for revenge
October 10, 2025Source

Sony and AMD tease PlayStation 6 technology, highlight path tracing and machine learning features
Traditional lighting and rendering technologies have "reached their limit"
October 10, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — October 8th, 2025

Arc Raiders is now cheaper in multiple regions
As Steam, PlayStation Store, and more get slammed over regional pricing, upcoming extraction shooter from ex-Battlefield devs, Arc Raiders, reduces price in 10+ countries: "We want to ensure a more fair price point for all"
October 8, 2025Source

Black Ops 6 Season 6 adds Jason; The Predator and Chucky
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 has been a bit of a controversial game, with the latest entry in the FPS giant doing some things right, and others very wrong. For better or for worse, BO6 will soon reach its end-of-life. Ahead of this however, the team at Treyarch have now unveiled the game's 6th and final Season -- with this year's The Haunting adding the Predator, Jason Voorhees and more.
October 8, 2025Source

Jurassic World Evolution 3 -- Introducing the Island Generator
Welcome to a Jurassic Park shaped by you.
October 8, 2025Source

PlayStation Icon Blue DualSense Controller Officially Revealed By Sony
Sony's next limited edition DualSense controller design reimagines the peripheral in several tasteful shades of blue.
October 8, 2025Source

Yooka-Replaylee Review -- Second Verse, Same as the First
Playtonic's remaster of its 2017 platformer offers a litany of improvements, but its level design still barely passes muster.
October 8, 2025Source or Watch Video

Sony was so desperate for video games and the PS1 to look "f***ing cool" that marketing execs say they'd take games to "places that were almost quite dangerous" to be "associated with alcohol, drug taking... anything"
Wow, that's pretty cool
October 8, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — October 3rd, 2025

Ghost of Yōtei Showcases Watanabe Mode in New Vibe-Filled Trailer
Explore Ezo with lo-fi beats inspired by Shinichirō Watanabe's Samurai Champloo in Sucker Punch's newest open-world title.
October 3, 2025Source or Watch Video

Ghost of Yōtei: Erika Ishii Interview
The actor behind Atsu joins us in the studio to discuss inhabiting the character.
October 3, 2025Source

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Interview
A bold new team-based fighting game full of heart and hidden treasures.
October 3, 2025Source

Nioh 3 Is Up for Preorder -- Releasing February 6, 2026
Choose between the Standard Edition or the sleek Launch Edition steelbook.
October 3, 2025Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 525: Ghost Season
This week the podcast crew discusses the release of Ghost of Yōtei and the wave of incoming Autumn games.
October 3, 2025Source

PlayStation 6 Full Specs Leak: RTX 5090 Ray Tracing & Next-Gen AI
A leaked spec sheet reveals the upcoming PlayStation 6 (PS6), expected in 2027, will feature ray tracing, AI enhancements, and improved efficiency with AMD's Orion APU.
October 3, 2025Source

Sony shrinks PS5 Slim storage in the US, too
The new digital edition of the PS5 slim, which recently went on sale in Europe, comes with 825GB of storage instead of 1TB.
October 3, 2025Source

The God of War 20th Anniversary DualSense PS5 Controller Is Up for Preorder
A controller worthy of Kratos.
October 3, 2025Source

Vibe Out With Ghost Of Yotei's Watanabe Mode Music While You're Stuck At Work
The music from Watanabe Mode is a chill way to kill some time, and you can listen to it on just about every music streaming service right now.
October 3, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — September 29th, 2025

A Pricey PlayStation Controller That's Perfect for Professional-Level Performance
The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro is expensive but offers unmatched performance tuning.
September 29, 2025Source

A visual journey through gaming history.
This September marks three decades since PlayStation launched in North America and Europe, followed by additional regions. The global launch changed the landscape of popular culture forever. In celebration of this milestone, we're excited to announce PlayStation: The First 30 Years, a new large-format photography book.
September 29, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Dev Says the Series Will Stick with Japan and Katanas
According to Sucker Punch Productions, the 'Ghost of' series will remain centered around a katana-wielding character in Japan, though time periods and locations may vary.
September 29, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Studio Head Says Katanas, Japan Are Integral to Franchise's Essence
"We can't imagine a Ghost game set in, say, feudal Europe," said Sucker Punch Productions head Brian Fleming in an interview.
September 29, 2025Source

Look At These New 30th Anniversary PlayStation Shoes
More PlayStation shoes to put on your feet are on the way.
September 29, 2025Source or Source

New PlayStation 5 CFI-2100 Model Addresses Critical Liquid Metal Issue
The new PlayStation 5 CFI-2100 model released in Europe this month may have a smaller SSD, but it introduces some welcome improvements, including one for a well-known critical liquid metal cooling issue that has damaged plenty of systems already.
September 29, 2025Source

Turtle Beach's Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Controller for PlayStation & Xbox Consoles Is Now Available Globally
Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation and its Victrix brand, today announced the new Turtle Beach Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded Wireless Modular Controller for PlayStation consoles and Xbox is available globally and ready to dominate the competition. The Victrix Pro BFG controllers have long been coveted by competitive esports gamers and fighting game community (FGC) fans the world over, and the refined Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded version was shaped by the most sought-after requests from fans.
September 29, 2025Source or Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 25th, 2025

Every PS5 DualSense Controller Color You Can Buy Right Now
Add some color to your life.
September 25, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 6 Gets Official Launch Trailer, 2026 Launch Date
As previously leaked, Forza Horizon 6, the latest entry into Xbox Game Studios's racing sim franchise, has been officially announced at the Tokyo Game Show, alongside a short reveal trailer. The reveal and trailer confirms that Forza Horizon 6 will be a PC and Xbox timed exclusive, with a PlayStation 5 port confirmed for a later date. The port will be developed in conjunction with Turn 10 Studios.
September 25, 2025Source

'Ghost of Yotei' Is a Stronger, Self-Assured Sequel
'Ghost of Yotei' can't escape the shadow of 'Ghost of Tsushima,' so it builds and expands on its predecessor in largely successful ways.
September 25, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Receives Emotional Launch Trailer
Sucker Punch's epic follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima launches on October 2nd for PS5 and follows Atsu on the path of revenge.
September 25, 2025Source or Watch Video

Ghost of Yotei Review
Atsu's path of vengeance is paved with bloody samurai action and a more human story.
September 25, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Review -- Exploring the Price of Vengeance in 17th-Century Ezo
Sucker Punch's eleventh game since its foundation, Ghost of Yōtei, launches in a week on PlayStation 5. It's been well over five years since the launch of Ghost of Tsushima, the longest time span between Sucker Punch games in the studio's history, but that's no big surprise considering that the development of triple-A games continues to get longer and more challenging.
September 25, 2025Source

Ghost Of Yotei Review -- Lone Wolf
Ghost of Yotei is shaped by Atsu, its new protagonist, as you're propelled on a gripping tale of revenge amidst the backdrop of Feudal Japan's contrasting beauty and violence
September 25, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Review -- Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
With an emotionally resonant narrative and an involving open world to explore, Sucker Punch's sequel is a huge step up from Tsushima.
September 25, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gran Turismo 7 Spec III update officially announced
Ever since its initial release back in 2022, Polyphony Digital has kept Gran Turismo 7 feeling fresh with constant and consistent updates. That said, during the recent PlayStation State of Play, Polyphony officially unveiled one of its biggest updates yet -- with Spec III arriving in December alongside tons of new additions.
September 25, 2025Source or Watch Video

How Where Winds Meet's Wuxia-inspired combat turns the umbrella into a weapon
Lead designer discusses the inspiration, combat design and future plans of the open-world ARPG launching November 14.
September 25, 2025Source

I Played Ghost of Yotei. It's a Stunning Follow-Up That Proves the Ghost's Legend Lives On
Review: The massive samurai epic expands on Ghost of Tsushima's best ideas, creating a superior game.
September 25, 2025Source

Is Forza Horizon 6 going to be available on PlayStation 5?
Xbox finally revealed Forza Horizon 6 and its Japanese setting, but given the franchise recently jumped to PlayStation, is the newest one doing the same?
September 25, 2025Source or Source

Marvel's Wolverine to launch in Fall 2026 on PS5
Insomniac Games describes its title as "much darker and more brutal" than fans "might expect"
September 25, 2025Source

'Microsoft Flight Simulator' is Coming to PSVR 2 Next Year Following PS5 Release
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 developer Asobo Studio announced it's finally releasing the game on PS5 and PS5 Pro later this year, with PSVR 2 support slated to follow in 2026 as a free update.
September 25, 2025Source or Watch Video or Source

Microsoft is sending another Xbox game to PlayStation consoles
In the latest live service push, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch on the PlayStation storefront.
September 25, 2025Source or Watch Video

New PlayStation 5 Pro Hardware Revision is Rumored To Launch in Europe This Month
A new PlayStation 5 Pro hardware revision is rumored to launch in Europe before the end of the month, retaining the price of the currently available model.
September 25, 2025Source

Nioh 3: Tokyo Game Show hands-on report
Explore brutal open fields and face powerful enemies by mastering two distinct fighting styles.
September 25, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Premium Adding More PS1 And PS2 Classics Soon
Fighting game fans are eating good.
September 25, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Subscribers Are In for a Scary Fun October With These Great Games
All subscribers can play Alan Wake 2, while Extra and Premium subscribers can play The Last of Us Part 2.
September 25, 2025Source or Watch Video

Review: 'Ghost of Yotei' proves that the PS5 is still a winner
The 'Ghost of Tsushima' sequel is better than ever.
September 25, 2025Source

Sony Announces the PlayStation Pulse Elevate Wireless Desktop Speakers
We're excited to share a first look at the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers -- the newest addition to our lineup of PlayStation audio accessories -- which we revealed earlier today during State of Play. Pulse Elevate builds upon the immersive next-level gaming audio experience we introduced to players with Pulse Elite wireless headset and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds, combining powerful technologies like planar magnetic drivers and PlayStation Link into new form factors for players to experience with their favorite games.
September 25, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 22nd, 2025

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Director Adds Easter Eggs to Reward Long-Time Fans
"It's the same person making the games, right? So it's kind of unavoidable in that sense," said Hideo Kojima about the references.
September 22, 2025Source

Four ways Silent Hill f evolves the series' formula
Plus four ways the survival horror stays true to the series' chilling roots.
September 22, 2025Source

PS4 Trophies for 2007's Tomb Raider: Anniversary Have Leaked Online
A tomb with a view.
September 22, 2025Source

Silent Hill F Review - Spirited Away
With its brilliant writing, haunting atmosphere, well-designed gameplay, and spectacular visuals, Silent Hill f sets a new benchmark for the Silent Hill series.
September 22, 2025Source

Silent Hill f Runs at 720p--360p on PS5 Performance Mode, Highlighting Again How Demanding UE5 Games Can Be
Silent Hill f is launching in a few days on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, and fans of the series are in for a threat, as the game developed by Neobards Entertainment is, in my opinion, not only a great and haunting survival horror game, but also one of the best entries in the series in a good while, combining familiar elements with some well-designed innovations.
September 22, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 19th, 2025

God of War's Mainline Sequel Will Introduce Curved Egyptian Swords to Kratos' Arsenal -- Rumour
Reports also note a small-scale 2.5D metroidvania spin-off of God of War is in development that is slated for release in 2026.
September 19, 2025Source

ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 Emulator Version 0.11.0 Is Now Available For Download; Improves Emulation of Unreal Engine Games
The 0.11.0 version, which can now be downloaded from the emulator's official website, introduces several technical changes and improvements that, by themselves, don't mean much to any regular user for the most part. In reality, these mark a significant improvement for the emulator regarding Unreal Engine-powered games, as many now boot on the emulator, and some are even in a playable state, although it will take a while to see the most advanced games run well on the emulator due to how technically demanding the engine is to emulate with complex shader pipelines and more.
September 19, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 16th, 2025

Dispatch, the Superhero Comedy from Ex-Telltale Devs, Confirms PC + PS5 Release Date and Episodic Release
Picking up where Telltale left off.
September 16, 2025Source

Latest PS5 System Update Lets You Connect Your DualSense Controller To Multiple Devices At Once
You'll be able to save four devices simultaneously.
September 16, 2025Source

PlayStation 5 September 17 System Software Update Adds New DualSense Pairing Option, Power Saver Mode
As confirmed today, the next big system software update will roll out tomorrow, September 17. Once the update is live, the system will download it automatically. If not, the download and installation process can be started manually by going into the Settings menu, then picking System, System Software, System Software Update, and Settings.
September 16, 2025Source

Physical game sales made up just 3% of PlayStation revenue
Physical game sales have been on a downward trend for many years but with next-gen consoles due in the next few years, many have been anticipating the complete abandonment of the disc drive. Sony recently shared its latest earnings report, showing that just 3% of revenue came via physical game sales.
September 16, 2025Source

Sony Will Host State of Play Event Next Week -- Rumour
While not too many details about this upcoming State of Play have been revealed, we can expect to finally see Marvel's Wolverine.
September 16, 2025Source

Valheim is Coming to PS5 in 2026
The Norse survival crafting base-building adventure is currently available in early access for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.
September 16, 2025Source or Source or Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 9th, 2025

Almost Half of All the Best-Selling Games on PlayStation for the Past 30 Years in the US are Call of Duty Games
The original PlayStation console launched in North America on September 9, 1995, making today, September 9, 2025, the official 30th anniversary of the platform in this part of the world. PlayStation has announced a 'Memories' campaign as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, but a more interesting tidbit about PlayStation's history came from Circana executive director, Mat Piscatella, who revealed that, per Circana's extensive sales tracking data, almost half of the best-selling games on PlayStation consoles for the entire platform's history are Call of Duty games.
September 9, 2025Source

Announcing PlayStation 30th Memories
Share memories unboxing a PlayStation or favorite games to celebrate 30 years of PlayStation
September 9, 2025Source

Destiny 2: Renegades Star Wars-inspired expansion detailed, launches December 2
Ash & Iron update available today, replayable Reclaim activity detailed
September 9, 2025Source

GTA 6 Delay Was "A Great Day" For Ghost Of Yotei Developers
Plus, the developer confirms people will see Atsu's butt.
September 9, 2025Source

Hollow Knight: Silksong — 8 ways it evolves the side-scrolling formula
Team Cherry infuses the sequel with new gameplay mechanics to make this adventure stand apart.
September 9, 2025Source

Marvel's Wolverine Playtesters Have Been Impressed, Say it Looks Fantastic -- Rumour
The report comes alongside rumours about a trailer for the game being slated to be showcased at an upcoming State of Play this month.
September 9, 2025Source

NBA 2K26 Review -- Pushing Boundaries
NBA 2K26 delivers sharper on-court gameplay that shines despite the weight of heavy microtransactions holding it back.
September 9, 2025Source or Watch Video

Pacific Drive DLC, 'Whisphers in the Woods' Announced, Coming in 2025
Ironwood Studios has announced the first major DLC expansion for Pacific Drive, titled Whispers in the Woods, and it'll launch sometime later in 2025.
September 9, 2025Source or Watch Video

Pacific Drive expansion Whispers in the Woods launches this year
Terrifying new story content brings artifacts, fanatics, and mystery to the Zone.
September 9, 2025Source

PlayStation 5 Pro AMD FSR 4 Support Is Coming In First Quarter of 2026 -- Rumor
Following the article publication, Sony reached out to us to clarify that it's a new version of the PSSR upscaler powered by the same algorithm powering AMD FSR 4, co-developed as part of the Amethyst joint project by AMD and Sony that will hit PlayStation 5 Pro next year, and not AMD FSR 4. The original story follows with the appropriate corrections.
September 9, 2025Source

Sony Makes Firm Decision On Fate Of Disc Drive For PS6
Sony is sticking with an optical disc drive for at least one more console generation and it's decision is "firm," according to a new report. Just as Sony did with its PlayStation 5 lineup, the PlayStation 6 will support a detachable disc drive, presumably with support for Blu-ray media, and offer both a disc and disc-less digital model at launch.
September 9, 2025Source

Study reveals extreme air pollution in African schools due to cooking
A large-scale study across schools in Rwanda and Kenya has found dangerously high levels of air pollution from biomass-fueled cooking, raising serious health concerns for millions of children and staff across Sub-Saharan Africa.
September 9, 2025Source

Sucker Punch Was Elated When Grand Theft Auto VI Got Delayed, "That Was A Great Day," Says Creative Director
When Rockstar announced that Grand Theft Auto VI would no longer be launching in 2025 and was instead pushed back to 2026, it was a disappointing day for plenty of players, even though we all got a nice trailer to pore over in the meantime. A disappointing day for those hoping to play it as soon as possible though, was a day of celebration for developers across the industry planning to release a game in fall 2025, including for Ghost of Yotei developer, Sucker Punch.
September 9, 2025Source

The PS6 will reportedly launch with a detachable disc drive
While the PlayStation 5 is still going strong, rumours for its successor have begun to surface. According to a new report, Sony plans to adopt a detachable disc drive strategy for the PS6 from its initial launch.
September 9, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 5th, 2025

Beat Saber Continues To Lead PlayStation VR2 Download Charts In August
Beat Saber continued leading the PlayStation VR2 download charts in August.
September 5, 2025Source

PlayStation Store: August 2025's top downloads
Battles for family, pigskin, and squads topped the charts in August.
September 5, 2025Source or Watch Video

Share of the Week -- Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Battles for family, pigskin, and squads topped the charts in August.
September 5, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 4th, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake: how Square Enix rebuilt two classic games for a new generation
New Gameplay Overview Trailer introduces key enhancements.
September 4, 2025Source

Every PS5 DualSense Controller Color You Can Buy Right Now
Add some color to your life.
September 4, 2025Source

Ghost of Yotei PS5 Console and DualSense Preorders Are Now Live
Samurai style.
September 4, 2025Source or Source

Marvel Rivals is officially coming to PS4; no Xbox One version in sight
Yesterday we reported on a data mine which seemed to suggest that the current-gen exclusive live-service Hero Shooter Marvel Rivals would be coming to last-gen consoles as part of the game's 4th Seasonal update. Sure enough, a PS4 version of Marvel Rivals has now been officially announced -- though last-gen Xbox owners seem to be out of luck.
September 4, 2025Source or Watch Video

Marvel's Wolverine will reportedly be shown off during September's PlayStation State of Play
Back in 2021, Insomniac Games officially announced that they were working on a brand new Marvel game, with the iconic Wolverine set to land on PlayStation 5 at some point in the console's future. In the many years since, we've neither seen nor heard from the project officially. Finally however, it appears as though Insomniac Games are ready to show off what they've been working on -- with an official unveiling for Marvel's Wolverine reportedly set to take place later this month.
September 4, 2025Source

Silksong's release is hammering Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo stores
Within minutes of Silksong's long-awaited release, gaming storefronts are struggling to function.
September 4, 2025Source

Sony's Rumored PS5 Revision Would Be A Slap In The Face To Gamers
A new leak suggests Sony is getting ready to release another PlayStation 5 model, but if the preliminary details turn out to be correct, the upcoming revision is nothing to get excited about. Just the opposite, we suspect Sony will end up enraging some of its fan base. The reason? It's said the upcoming model will downgrade the internal storage while keeping the price the same.
September 4, 2025Source

Sulfur demo out today on PS5
Discover fast-paced roguelike action where survival depends on loot, guns, and choices.
September 4, 2025Source

UNDERDOGS PlayStation VR2 Port "Far From Paying For Itself"
UNDERDOGS developer One Hamsa says the game's PlayStation VR2 port is still "far from paying for itself".
September 4, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — September 1st, 2025

New PlayStation State of Play will show off 30 minutes of 007 First Light gameplay
It was almost five years ago that the studio behind the Hitman franchise, IO Interactive, announced that it is making a game set in the James Bond universe. Just a couple of months ago, the studio gave a first look at the project, offering up the name 007 First Light, and now, an extended look at gameplay is about to land. Once again, a PlayStation State of Play from Sony will be hosting the game.
September 1, 2025Source

State of Play presents 007 First Light gameplay deep dive on September 3
Prepare for a deep dive on 007 First Light! During this special State of Play, the development team at IO Interactive declassifies new gameplay on James Bond's upcoming espionage action-adventure thrill ride.
September 1, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — August 29th, 2025

25 Years Later, Valkyrie Profile Remains One Of The Greatest Cult JRPG Classics
Tri-Ace's epic about death, duty, and rebellion is a gem in the PSOne library.
August 29, 2025Source

Capcom Cancelled Two Dino Crisis Projects Over the Years -- Rumour
The first was allegedly in development at Capcom Vancouver before its closure and the second was scrapped a few years ago.
August 29, 2025Source

Genshin Impact Version Luna I, Song of the Welkin Moon: Segue launches September 10
Set sail for a moon-blessed land where ancient energy stirs and factions feud, and meet Lauma, Flins and Aino.
August 29, 2025Source

Ghost of Yotei officially goes 'Gold' ahead of October launch
Ghost of Yotei is Sony's next big first-party PlayStation exclusive, with the upcoming PS5 title set to arrive on the 2nd of October. Ahead of its launch, the team at Sucker Punch Productions have announced that Ghost of Yotei has now officially gone Gold.
August 29, 2025Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 522: Silence, Snakes, and Swords
This week the podcast crew discusses Snake's first mission and a wave of new news.
August 29, 2025Source

PlayStation 6 Handheld Rumors Are Ramping Up, This Time With Claims It's Dockable
Boot it out.
August 29, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Sword of the Sea
Players bring aquatic action to the desert
August 29, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — August 25th, 2025

Forza Horizon 6 will Reportedly Be Unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2025, Rumored to be Set In Japan
The last Forza Horizon game, Forza Horizon 5, took drivers to Mexico, after Forza Horizon 4 had them racing around the UK countryside. Playground Games and Microsoft have yet to officially say where Forza Horizon 6 will take players, but a deleted Instagram post, a new report, and Tokyo Game Show 2025 seem to have the answer.
August 25, 2025Source

'Gears of War: Reloaded' comes to PS5: Release date and price info
An Xbox 360 classic has finally crossed the console war frontlines.
August 25, 2025Source or Source

Get NBA 2K26 Free With The New PS5 Slim Console Bundle
PlayStation's latest console bundle technically saves you $70, but it's $100 more than the recent Black Ops 6 and Astro Bot bundles.
August 25, 2025Source

PlayStation Boss Says Company Now Does 'Much More Rigorous and More Frequent Testing' After Concord's Failure
"The advantage of every failure . . . is that people now understand how necessary that [oversight] is."
August 25, 2025Source

Sony's PlayStation MENA Hero Project unveils 4 upcoming PS5 games
Over the past generation Sony has been putting an increasing focus on expanding its publishing practices, having set up various different HERO Projects across the world. Following the success of the China Hero Project, Sony has unveiled 4 additional titles joining the company's Middle East and North Africa Hero Project -- "each one a unique reflection of the creativity, and spirit of developers in the region."
August 25, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — August 22nd, 2025

Lost Soul Aside Offers Dynamic 4K, Ray Tracing and "More Stable" Frame Rates on PS5 Pro
The action RPG also offers higher texture quality and "more detailed" particle effects on the console, per director Yang Bing.
August 22, 2025Source or Watch Video

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater developer interview
The game's producers discuss the balance of faithful recreation and modernization.
August 22, 2025Source

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PS5) Review -- Based on a Hideo Kojima Game
Solid Snake is one of the most iconic heroes of the stealth genre, perhaps even more than Sam Fisher of Splinter Cell fame. But this isn't a game centered around Solid Snake himself. Rather, Snake Eater focuses on his predecessor, Big Boss, and how he came to inherit that title. Originally the third title in the Metal Gear Solid series and one of the most critically acclaimed stealth games of all time, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remakes that iconic spy thriller for a whole new generation.
August 22, 2025Source

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Review -- What a Thrill
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a faithful, gorgeous remake with modern polish, tighter gameplay, and fun extras.
August 22, 2025Source or Watch Video

STALKER 2 on PlayStation 5 will make full use of unique console features
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is set to arrive on PlayStation 5 this November, exactly one year following its Xbox and PC debut. In this time, the game has benefited from a bunch of post-launch patches, updates and major improvements. Alongside all of this, PS5 owners will also be able to enjoy a few exclusive console features -- with PS5 Pro getting even more bonus additions.
August 22, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — August 21st, 2025

8 Games are leaving PlayStation Plus next month
Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium libraries with a number of new and returning titles. Unfortunately, the company also removes games from the service on a monthly basis. With August's titles now available to download and play, the console maker has announced 8 games which will be departing the service next month.
August 21, 2025Source

All PlayStation 5 consoles get $50 price hike in the US
Unlike pretty much all previous console generations, we've seen both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series have their prices raised over the years. In Sony's case, the console maker bumped up its PS5s a few times across various regions since 2020. Following recent statements made back in May, Sony has now officially raised the cost of buying a PS5 in the US.
August 21, 2025Source

Kiss takes the stage in World of Tanks' Metal Fest
Legendary musicians bring their look (and voices) to new tanks and Commanders.
August 21, 2025Source

Sony's PS5 Price Hikes Go Into Effect Today But You Can Dodge Them If You Hurry
Sony announced a round of sweeping price cuts to its entire PlayStation 5 console family, which go into effect in the United States today. According to Sony, it was a "difficult decision" as it continues to "navigate a challenging economic environment," which is code for tariffs, though not so difficult that it decided to leave well enough alone for a console generation that is approaching five years old. If you're fast, however, you can still snag a PS5 at the now-old MSRP, or even a little cheaper.
August 21, 2025Source or Watch Video

STALKER 2 comes to PlayStation 5 this November
STALKER 2 officially launched on the Xbox Series X|S and PC late last year following plenty of setbacks and delays. While the game did suffer from a number of launch issues, GSC Game World have since made thousands of tweaks and fixes while also introducing a ton of major enhancements. With the game in a much more solid state now, the team have confirmed that STALKER 2 is officially coming to PlayStation 5 this November.
August 21, 2025Source

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Gets New Trailer Showcasing PS5, PS5 Pro Features
The latest trailer also highlighted some of the visual enhancements S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is getting for the PS5 Pro.
August 21, 2025Source

The Rogue Prince of Persia surprise-drops onto both PlayStation Plus and Game Pass
After a year and a half spent in Early Access, the fun and fluid rouge-like action-platformer The Rogue Prince of Persia has officially hit 1.0. Alongside the release of the full version on PC -- and its official console debut -- the game has surprise-dropped onto both PlayStation Plus Extra and Xbox Game Pass as day-one additions.
August 21, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — August 19th, 2025

Helldivers 2 x Halo: ODST Legendary Warbond arrives August 26
Helldivers first Legendary Warbond drops with Halo: ODST themed weapons, armor sets, patterns, and more.
August 19, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — August 17th, 2025

Gears of War: Reloaded PS5 -- Everything You Need to Know
It's nearly time for Marcus Fenix to gain a new legion of fans as Gears of War: Reloaded makes its debut on current-gen platforms, signifying a new era of modern gaming that's seemingly moving away from console exclusivity.
August 17, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gran Turismo 7 -- Corvette Vision Gran Turismo Concept Car Revealed in New Trailer
Set to inspire Chevrolet's design language for "years to come," it packs two electric motors, twin V8 engines, and a carbon fiber build.
August 17, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — August 11th, 2025

5 Accessories You Can Use With Your PS5's USB Ports
The PlayStation 5 is one of the most powerful gaming consoles you can buy. Recently, the PlayStation 5 Pro took it one step further with components that are more performant and new exclusive features. Along with the powerful hardware, lots of exclusive titles contribute toward making it one of the most popular consoles of recent years. However, while the native features and functionality of the PS5 are solid, it's clear that some things are missing.
August 11, 2025Source

PlayStation 5 Units for the US Market Are Being Produced Outside China to Limit Impact From Tariffs
The price of the PlayStation 5 in the United States promises to remain stable for the immediate future, as Sony has already taken measures to limit the impact of tariffs.
August 11, 2025Source

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Engine Was Updated With Features From Later Versions to Enable PlayStation 5 Pro Exclusive Features Like PSSR
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II's engine was updated with features lifted from later versions of the engine to enable PlayStation 5 Pro exclusive features like PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution support.
August 11, 2025Source

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Technical Director Outlines PS5 Pro Features in New Trailer
Ninja Theory's Gavin Costello also discusses the process of porting the action-adventure to PS5 ahead of its launch tomorrow.
August 11, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — August 9th, 2025

What's The Difference Between The PlayStation 5 Pro And Slim Consoles?
What's The Difference Between The PlayStation 5 Pro And Slim Consoles?
August 9, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — August 8th, 2025

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Players On PS5 Are Getting An Exclusive Skin
Killer fashion.
August 8, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Gets Patch 1.08 Fixing Camera and Environmental Stutters
The update for Death Stranding 2 also brought with it a host of fixes for other minor issues, as well as some overall improvements.
August 8, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Showcases Flaming Kusarigama and Executions in New Gameplay
Ideal for fighting off groups of enemies at once, the kusarigama can also pull enemies from afar for some devastating finishers.
August 8, 2025Source

Gran Turismo 7 Gets Official Website Detailing All In-Game Cars
Along with listing all Gran Turismo 7 cars, the site also provides technical details and photos of cars and their interiors.
August 8, 2025Source

Hideo Kojima's Physint Is Still In The Conceptual Phase
Hideo Kojima's Physint Is Still In The Conceptual Phase
August 8, 2025Source

Kojima's PlayStation Exclusive Physint Is Still Coming, But Right Now It's In The 'Conceptual Stage'
Working on it "all by myself."
August 8, 2025Source

PlayStation Admits Its Live Service Push Isn't Going Smoothly, But Vows to Do Better
Sony executives shared many details on PlayStation strategies during the company's Q1 2025 investors call Q&A. For example, we received confirmation that there will be a shift from a hardware-centric business model to a platform business model focused on engagement beyond PlayStation consoles.
August 8, 2025Source

PlayStatio1n Store: July 2025's top downloads
Football, special forces, and arena combat topped the charts in July.
August 8, 2025Source

Sony's confidence in PlayStation is well-placed | Opinion
Criticisms of the first-party line-up or the live service strategy are not unfounded, but the PlayStation business is still thriving -- and 2026 looks like a blockbuster year
August 8, 2025Source

The hottest upcoming horror game releases of 2025 and beyond
It's not quite the designated Spooky Season yet, but there's something about hot summer nights that makes the thought of body-chilling horror hit much harder. Fortunately for fans of the creepy, bloody, and frightening, there are noteworthy PS5 horror games on their way that'll stick around in your nightmares.
August 8, 2025Source or Watch Video

The PlayStation 5 Generation May Finally Be Starting for Real as PS4 Support Is Set to Wind Down by 2026
The PlayStation 5 Generation May Finally Be Starting for Real as PS4 Support Is Set to Wind Down by 2026
August 8, 2025Source

The PlayStation Store on PS3 is currently inaccessible
As with pretty much every digital storefront, there comes a time when the cost of running servers exceeds the revenue earned from said storefront. Though this hopefully isn't what's happening in this instance, the PlayStation Store on PS3 has been inaccessible for the past day -- leading to fears of its impending closure.
August 8, 2025Source

The PS5 is about to become the 10th best-selling console ever
While the console had a bit of a slow start due to supply issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PlayStation 5 has been rather quickly rising up the ranks of the all-time best-sellers list. As part of the company's latest fiscal report, it's been revealed that the PS5 has now sold over 80 million units -- beating out the iconic PSP.
August 8, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — August 4th, 2025

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls PS5 Closed Beta Ends 2 Days Before 2XKO's Closed Beta Starts
Tag in.
August 4, 2025Source

Marvel's Wolverine -- What is Going On?
We take a look at what's going on with one of Insomniac Games' most anticipated titles in the four years since it was originally announced, and whether we might get to see more of one of Marvel's most popular anti-heroes sometime this year.
August 4, 2025Source or Watch Video

PS6 leak report suggests massive power boost at surprising price
Obviously, take it with a grain of salt, for now.
August 4, 2025Source

Where Winds Meet is Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen
With a promising closed beta, Everstone Studio's open-world action RPG could be the next big thing.
August 4, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — August 1st, 2025

Arc System Works Showcases New Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Gameplay in Beginner's Guide
Ahead of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls being playable at EVO 2025, developer Arc System Works has showcased our first extended look at gameplay through a beginner's guide, a fitting delivery method for anyone who plans to be at EVO this year and wants to jump into the ring with at least some knowledge of how things work.
August 1, 2025Source

Bandai Namco is remaking a major PS2 classic
The trend of reviving beloved 3D platformers from the PS2 era continues, and the last Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase delivered a welcome surprise for fans of the genre. Bandai Namco has officially announced Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, a full remake of the 2002 classic, which is set to launch next month.
August 1, 2025Source or Watch Video

Microsoft's success on PlayStation points to the future | Opinion
Commercial pressures make it very likely that Sony will launch certain titles on Xbox
August 1, 2025Source

Once Upon A Katamari officially announced and dated
The Katamari series is a highly unique puzzle collectathon of sorts, thanks to its gravity-based rolling mechanics alongside a suite of stylised music and visuals. In celebration of the franchise's 20th anniversary, the team at Bandai Namco promised that new entries were in the works. Sure enough, Once Upon A Katamari has now been officially announced -- marking the first new console entry in over a decade.
August 1, 2025Source or Watch Video

Silent Hill f: hands-on report
Facing a beautiful-yet-haunting world as an ordinary Japanese teenager in the 1960s.
August 1, 2025Source

Starfield Is Launching on PlayStation 5 in 2026 Together With Second Expansion; 2025 Release Was Ruled out in Part Due to Weak Sales of Shattered Space
Starfield will reportedly launch on PlayStation 5 sometime next year, along with the game's second expansion and some quality-of-life improvements.
August 1, 2025Source

Starfield Reportedly Set for PS5 Release During Spring 2026 Alongside New Expansion
Spaceship it.
August 1, 2025Source

The PlayStation Phone might be resurrected soon with sliding physical controls
Gaming phones are pretty solid these days -- powerful chipset, large batteries, bright screens -- but how about a gaming phone that offers sliding physical controls? That sounds cool.
August 1, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 29th, 2025

Data miner teases upcoming Assassin's Creed announcement
The Assassin's Creed series is by far one of Ubisoft's biggest, with the franchise having had over a dozen mainline entries -- and a further dozen spin-offs since its first game back in 2007. Despite the most recent AC: Shadows remaining fresh in players' minds, Ubisoft is seemingly set to make a major AC-related announcement soon.
July 29, 2025Source

How sound can save or doom you in I Hate This Place
Careful where and how you walk in this twisted world.
July 29, 2025Source

Lies Of P Headlines the PS Plus Essential August 2025 Games
PlayStation has announced the three games that PS Plus subscribers from the entry-level Essential tier and up will be able to redeem, with Round 8's Lies of P as the headline game for August, and the only game with a native PS5 version available.
July 29, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Free Games For August 2025 Are Live Now
Here's what PS Plus subscribers can play in August.
July 29, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August: Lies of P, Day Z, My Hero One's Justice 2
Battle macabre puppets in a twisted soulslike take on well-known children's tale, use your wits to survive sprawling maps filled with threats and relive an iconic anime first-hand with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for August. Lies of P, Day Z and My Hero One's Justice 2 will be available to PlayStation Plus members from August 5.
July 29, 2025Source

PlayStation's upcoming Fight Stick officially named and detailed
Sony has been increasingly entrenching itself in the fighting game community over the past few years, from the acquisition of EVO to the announcement of Marvel Tokon and even their own first-party fight stick. Previously teased as Project Defiant, the console maker has fully detailed what is now known as the FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick.
July 29, 2025Source

Pokemon Legends: Z-A Gives Us First Look at Mega Dragonite, Wild Mega Evolutions
Trainer customization and detective work are also returning to Lumiose City.
July 29, 2025Source

Sony Details FlexStrike, PlayStation's First Fight Stick For Epic Battles On PS5 And PC
If you're a fan of Sony's PS5 DualSense controller but feel it is missing a more niche variant, you'll be happy to learn that there is a new Flight Stick coming. The Sony FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick is set to launch in 2026, and will be compatible with both the PS5 and PC. Previously known as Project Defiant, this new fight stick will work both with a wired connection and wirelessly.
July 29, 2025Source or Watch Video

Sony Lawsuit Slams Tencent's New Game As A 'Slavish Clone' Of Horizon
Game developers often borrow and build upon ideas from other games, but there's a fine line between incorporating a gameplay mechanic and wholesale copying every facet of a title. Tencent is being accused of crossing that line, rather blatantly, with one of its upcoming games. At least that's according to the lawsuit filed by Sony, PlayStation's parent company.
July 29, 2025Source

The State of Every PlayStation Studio - Summer 2025 Update
A look ahead at what games we can expect from each Sony developer.
July 29, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 27th, 2025

Ghost of Yōtei Won't Punish You for Sticking to a Single Weapon Type, Says Sucker Punch
"If you want to play with just two swords in each hand because it looks cool, you can play through the whole game that way."
July 27, 2025Source

KitGuru Games: Ghost of Yōtei wants to Refine the Open World
For the better part of a decade, open-world games all followed a somewhat similar formula. Inspired by the mechanisms of a typical Ubisoft title, most games in the genre opted to create a world filled with icons strewn across a mini-map -- all of which are ready and waiting for you to complete. Following the arrival of The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild in 2017 however, Nintendo gave us a new way to navigate such vast landscapes with a renewed focus on mystery, exploration and surprise.
July 27, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 25th, 2025

Frostpunk 2 On Consoles Will Be A Day-One Game Pass Release
The game will also release on PlayStation 5.
July 25, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Death Stranding 2: On The Beach -- Characters
Last week, we asked you to share the friendly and villainous side characters of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week's highlights:
July 25, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 22nd, 2025

Announcing Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival -- horror that doesn't hold back
A survival horror experience ripped straight from the bowels of oblivion.
July 22, 2025Source

DJ Pikachu Leads Into Pokemon Presents With An Hour Of Sick Beats
"Pika pika," but it's a record scratching.
July 22, 2025Source or Watch Video

Every Free Pokemon Code and In-Game Item From Pokemon Presents July 2025
This Pokemon Direct focused on updates for mobile games and live service titles, which inevitably means there are promo codes and other goodies you can redeem now.
July 22, 2025Source

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls debuts at Evo 2025
Plus new insight via a Developer Combat Panel livestream August 1.
July 22, 2025Source

New Mega Pokemon Species Revealed for Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Gen-uine surprise?
July 22, 2025Source

No Rest for the Wicked Creative Director Says "PS5 Makes the Most Sense" for Console Launch
This doesn't mean that No Rest for the Wicked won't come to Xbox or Switch 2, however. The studio is simply prioritising PS5.
July 22, 2025Source

Sony Settlement over PlayStation Store Credits Class Action Is Rejected by US Judge
According to Reuters, a United States District Court judge from the Northern District of California has rejected a Sony-approved settlement over a PlayStation Store credits class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs claimed that Sony overcharged for digital games distributed through its monopolized PlayStation Store, and Sony agreed to settle the lawsuit by allocating $7.8 million in PlayStation Store credits to millions of PlayStation Network users.
July 22, 2025Source

Starfield PlayStation 5 Port is Still Happening, But May Release Later Than Originally Planned -- Rumor
Despite the lack of an announcement, the rumored Starfield Playstation 5 port is reportedly still happening, but it could take a while longer to launch.
July 22, 2025Source

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Reveals Quality and Performance Modes on PS5 and PS5 Pro
Three modes will be available on both platforms - Quality, Balanced and Performance - ahead of the game's launch on July 24th.
July 22, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 20th, 2025

Ghost of Yōtei is the Same Length as Ghost of Tsushima, Says Co-Director
Sucker Punch's Jason Connell assures there will be a wider variety of activities but says the team values the story "so much."
July 20, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 19th, 2025

Is It Safe To Lay Your PS5 On Its Side?
Many PlayStation fans were surprised by the size of the PlayStation 5 when it first released. Measuring 15.4 inches x 10.2 inches x 4.1 inches(HxDxW), it's a big jump from the low-profile PlayStation 4. It's also pretty heavy, weighing up to 9.9 pounds for its heavier model. Then there's the odd shape of it. Sony pushed for a more futuristic look in the console's newest iteration, designing it with a lot of curves and seams.
July 19, 2025Source

Robocop: Unfinished Business Review -- Power Extreme
Teyon's standalone chapter builds on Rogue City's excellent gameplay loop with a well-paced story, excellent writing, and a polished experience that could have been longer but still delivers on all fronts.
July 19, 2025Source or Watch Video

Shadow Labyrinth Review -- A Complete "Pac"kage
Pac-Man just got a serious upgrade and a fairly reliable companion to boot in this grand adventure from Bandai Namco which showcases the best of what the studio can do.
July 19, 2025Source or Watch Video

Where Does Sony Build Its PlayStation 5 Consoles?
Sony's PlayStations are the most successful consoles of all time. While the PlayStation 2 takes top billing, the PlayStation 5 can still boast sales of over 77.7 million units since it was released in 2020. This includes later iterations like the PlayStation 5 Slim in 2023 and the Pro, an upgrade with new features released in 2024. But where are all of these consoles coming from? Sony, a company based out of Tokyo, Japan, states that its PlayStation 5 consoles are manufactured at the Kisarazu site in Chiba, Japan, which has been in operation since 1953.
July 19, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 18th, 2025

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate player count lower than Beyond Light launch
Ever since the release of The Final Shape last year, Destiny 2 has been in a bit of a weird spot. That said, The Edge of Fate was set to be Destiny 2's big return with their first proper expansion in a year. Unfortunately, it seems fans are beginning to tire of the series, with the launch of The Edge of Fate amassing less than a 3rd of the players compared to The Final Shape.
July 18, 2025Source

Ghost Of Yotei Devs Explain How The Game Will Avoid Open-World Monotony
Directors Nate Fox and Jason Connell share their approach to open-world gameplay in Ghost of Yotei.
July 18, 2025Source

PlayStation 6, Next Xbox AMD Zen 6 "Magnus" APU May Have Leaked; 11 CPU Cores, 384-bit Memory Bus Revealed
The PlayStation 6 or next-generation Xbox APU may have been revealed, alongside the first details on CPU core configuration and memory bus.
July 18, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Ghost of Tsushima -- 5 Year Anniversary
Players celebrate 5 years with their favorite moments
July 18, 2025Source

Sucker Punch Creative Director "Would Love To Work On More Infamous"
Sucker Punch Productions is one of the longest-standing PlayStation Studios teams, with a storied history and more than a few series and characters who've taken the PlayStation spotlight over the years. During the PlayStation 3 era, that series was Infamous, a series of games that spilled over into the PlayStation 4 era, but has been dormant since the release of a main game and a shorter DLC title that both arrived at the beginning of the PS4 generation.
July 18, 2025Source

The Witcher 3, Jedi: Survivor and more leaving PlayStation Plus next month
Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium libraries with a number of new and returning titles. Unfortunately, at the same time the company also removes games from the service on a monthly basis. With July's titles now available to download and play, the console maker has announced a solid dozen games which are set to leave PS Plus Extra / Premium in August.
July 18, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 17th, 2025

Death Stranding 2 Asks Less Of Its Players, But Requires More From Its Community
The friction of the first Death Stranding didn't go away in On The Beach. It evolved.
July 17, 2025Source

Killing Floor 3 devs talk new weapon customization, Zed Time mechanic, and more
Prepare for the zombie carnage coming July 24 with a behind-the-crosshairs look at the co-op FPS sequel.
July 17, 2025Source

PlayStation 6 Likely to Feature 24 GB RAM for Advanced Ray Tracing and Machine Learning Without Raising Costs
The PlayStation 6 is expected to feature more RAM than the 16 GB RAM of the PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 5 Pro, but the tech experts at Digital Foundry don't think the next-generation system will have much more RAM than the current systems for several reasons.
July 17, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 14th, 2025

Bend Studio Reportedly Has "Multiple" Cancelled and Unannounced Projects
The Days Gone developer made headlines earlier this year after Sony cancelled its open-world live-service multiplayer title.
July 14, 2025Source

EA Sports FC 25 has sold almost 20 million copies on PlayStation alone
Back in 2022, EA officially announced that it would no longer be licensing out the FIFA name for its annual football titles, saving between $150-300 million a year and instead opting for the name EA Sports FC. Despite the lack of the FIFA branding, EA's football titles continue to thrive -- with FC 25 reportedly selling almost 20 million copies on PlayStation alone.
July 14, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 Reportedly Sold 2 Million Units on PS5 in its First Month
Playground Games' open-world racer debuted on Sony's console last April and has seemingly become another multiplatform success.
July 14, 2025Source

Rockstar accidentally leaks Grand Theft Auto IV Remastered for modern systems
A couple months ago, a rumour popped up claiming that Rockstar Games were gearing up to release a remaster of the 2008 7th-gen classic Grand Theft Auto IV. While we've yet to hear anything official on the matter, an update to Rockstar's support page now lends credence to the notion that GTA IV is coming to more modern systems.
July 14, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 11th, 2025

Experience All-Star excitement with MLB The Show 25
Enjoy new Diamond 99 All-Star player items, Programs, Moments, Missions, and more.
July 11, 2025Source

Ghost Of Yotei Brings Back Kurosawa Mode, Adds New Modes From Samurai Film Directors
Akira Kurosawa isn't the only Samurai movie director getting his due in Ghost of Yotei.
July 11, 2025Source or Watch Video

Ghost Of Yotei Is Getting A Limited Edition PlayStation 5
You can celebrate the arrival of Ghost of Yotei with a special limited edition PS5 this fall.
July 11, 2025Source or Watch Video

Ready or Not Interview -- Console Performance, PS5 Pro Enhancements, Post-Launch Content, and More
With the upcoming console release of Ready or Not, developer VOID Interactive was kind enough to answer our questions about the game.
July 11, 2025Source

Share of the Week -- Death Stranding 2: On The Beach -- Traversal
Players crossed land in as many ways as possible
July 11, 2025Source

With Lumines Arise, a PSP puzzle classic is getting the extravagant Tetris Effect treatment it deserves
Enhance's Takashi Ishihara and Mark MacDonald on taking the long-lasting puzzle series to the next level
July 11, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 10th, 2025

Helldivers 2 Control Group Warbond launches July 17
Field test experimental tech from Super Earth's R&D.
July 10, 2025Source

July's PlayStation Plus Extra line-up revealed
As with all game subscription services, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium libraries on a monthly basis with new and (sometimes) returning titles. For the month of July, subscribers can look forward to a variety of games across different scopes and genres -- headlined by CDPR's Cyberpunk 2077 and the day-one addition of Abiotic Factor.
July 10, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — July 7th, 2025

ILL developer Q&A: Monsters, horror inspirations, gameplay mechanics, and more
Developer Team Clout peels back the curtain on the experiences and inspirations behind a terrifying new first-person horror.
July 7, 2025Source

ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 Emulator Version 0.10.0 Is Now Available, Introducing Major New Feature For More Accurate Emulation of Bloodborne and Other Games
A new version of the ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator is now available for download, introducing a major new feature that allows for more accurate emulation of multiple games, including FromSoftware's Bloodborne.
July 7, 2025Source

Unlock the Full Power of Your PS5: Here's What You Need to Know
So, you finally scored a PS5—congrats! Whether you waited in a virtual queue, camped outside a store, or made a split-second online purchase that felt like winning the lottery, you're now holding one of the most powerful gaming consoles ever made. But here's the kicker: if you're not pairing it with the right setup, you're not getting the full experience.
July 7, 2025Source

Where Winds Meet is a 6-Month Console Exclusive on PS5, Final Closed Beta Announced
Participants worldwide can sign up for the closed beta, which runs from July 24th to 31st, though its exact content is unknown.
July 7, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 29th, 2025

Helldivers 2 update brings 'review bomb' cape to all players
While Helldivers 2 launched to an overwhelmingly positive reception on Steam, things took a swift turn for the worse a month or so later, when a review bombing campaign led to thousands of negative reviews. Ultimately, Arrowhead was able to turn things around and offered to commemorate that moment in history with a 'review bomb' cape for all players in the game. Now over a year later, that cosmetic reward is finally dropping.
June 29, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 28th, 2025

Death Stranding 2 Ending Explained: What Happened to Lou, Neil Vana and BB-28?
Confused about the ending of Death Stranding 2? So were we.
June 28, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 25th, 2025

Death Stranding 2 is bigger and more ambitious — and that includes its music
You even have your own music player.
June 25, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a Massive Graphical Leap Over the Original
Kojima Productions' latest title is another graphical triumph, showcasing the power of the PlayStation 5 and the Decima Engine.
June 25, 2025Source or Watch Video

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launch interview
Players can soon join Sam on the next chapter of his journey when Death Stranding 2: On the Beach arrives on PlayStation 5 consoles on June 26. We recently had a chance to speak with key members of the game's development team: Yoji Shinkawa (Art Director, Character & Mech Design), Hiroaki Yoshiike (Lead Level Designer), Takayuki Uchida (Technical Art Director, Lead Environment Artist), and Akio Sakamoto (Chief Technology Officer, Technical Director). They gave us insights into their inspiration behind Sam's next journey and how they brought their ideas to life.
June 25, 2025Source

Digimon Story Time Stranger -- introducing new Digimon Enhancement Systems
Experience deeper strategy through Digimon attributes, elements, and skill combinations.
June 25, 2025Source

Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use
It's either money or competing visions of the future that are keeping Game Pass out of Steam.
June 25, 2025Source

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.60 available today
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car, two French cars, and three new events.
June 25, 2025Source or Source

Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition Is Official But You Have To Act Fast To Buy One
Microsoft has been on a *ahem* quest recently to define what the Xbox is, and that seems to involve everything but its own hardware. Case in point, a newly released Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition is now out in the wild, priced at $399 and themed with the Xbox green. It also comes with a limited edition Xbox controller, along with the usual accessories that accompany the device. It's a limited edition product, so it may potentially only be available for a short period of time.
June 25, 2025Source

PlayStation 5 Liquid Metal Issues Could Cause Many Consoles to Die In a Couple of Years, As More Users Are Reporting Problems Over Time
The previously reported PlayStation 5 liquid metal issues are becoming increasingly widespread, and many units, especially launch units, that are out of warranty, could die in the next couple of years.
June 25, 2025Source

PlayStation Celebrates PS Plus 15 Year Anniversary, Reveals July 2025 PS Plus Essential Games Including Diablo IV And Jusant
The three PS Plus Essential-tier games that subscribers can add to their library for free with their subscriptions for July 2025 have been announced, headlined by Diablo IV, and supported by Jusant and King of Fighters XV.
June 25, 2025Source or Source

PlayStation Plus Free Games For July 2025 Are Live Now
Here's what PS Plus subscribers can play in July.
June 25, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July & a big thank you to players for 15 wonderful years
Diablo IV, King of Fighters XV and Jusant available to all members as PlayStation Plus turns 15!
June 25, 2025Source

PS Plus Monthly games for July include Diablo 4 and Jusant
The subscription service is turning 15 years old.
June 25, 2025Source

PS4 emulator ShadPS4 makes strides in bringing Driveclub to PC
As we move further into the PlayStation 5 generation, the PS4 emulator 'ShadPS4' has been taking strides in becoming a more fully-fledged and playable experience. Following a ton of great work on getting Bloodborne to work on PC, another title trapped on the PS4 -- Driveclub -- has reached its own progress milestone.
June 25, 2025Source or Watch Video

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Arrives August 12
We're happy to announce that Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced will arrive on August 12 as a free update for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam. A PlayStation 5 version will be released on the same day -- players can purchase the Standard Edition for $49.99, which includes the award-winning Senua's Saga: Hellblade II complete with new features to enhance your gameplay experience.
June 25, 2025Source

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 hits PS5 on August 12
That's the same day an enhanced edition comes to all platforms.
June 25, 2025Source or Source

Sony Re-Confirms That It Won't Put Its New Games On PS Plus At Launch Like Xbox Does
Don't expect Sony to adopt the Game Pass day-one launch approach for its own games anytime soon, or ever.
June 25, 2025Source

Sony Says PlayStation Plus Engagement Has "Never Been Higher," Still Won't Add First-Party Games Day-One
PlayStation Plus is about to celebrate 15 years this coming June 29, after the service was first launched on June 29, 2010. We've already heard about some of the celebratory actions the company is taking to commemorate the milestone that went along with the announcement of the July 2025 monthly PS Plus Essential games.
June 25, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 23rd, 2025

15 Major Ways Death Stranding 2 Sets Itself Apart From the Original
What separates Kojima's latest critically acclaimed masterpiece from its predecessor? Find out the biggest differences here.
June 23, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2 Beginner Tips To Keep Your Balance
Put your best foot forward in the sequel to Hideo Kojima's iconic delivery-in-the-apocalypse game.
June 23, 2025Source

'Death Stranding 2' Is Hideo Kojima's Most Refined and Relentless Vision Yet
Kojima Production's sci-fi shooter-meets-walking sim sequel, starring Norman Reedus, offers a sharper, more emotional journey—culminating in a bold, unrestrained finale that goes full Kojima in ways never thought imaginable.
June 23, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2 Review - Tied Up
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is fixated on revisiting past ideas, which limits its impact to being a good but not great sequel
June 23, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2 Review: Still Weird, but Way More Playable
This is Hideo Kojima's most relaxing game ever.
June 23, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -- 15 Things You May Not Know
Kojima Productions' latest title could also be its greatest yet. Check out all the latest details that you need to know before playing.
June 23, 2025Source or Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Here's What Comes in Each Edition
Snake(?)
June 23, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Global Release Times Confirmed
Be ready at midnight.
June 23, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Review
A sequel that emphatically delivers on the promise of its original.
June 23, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Review in Progress -- One More For the Road
Where we're going, we don't need roads. Oh, how I wish that notable quotable from Doc Emmett Brown held true in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Truth be told, in my sixty-some hours of playing, I perhaps spent most of those hours lugging massive quantities of metal and ceramics halfway across Australia, just to build out another mile-long section of tarmac to make my trip on Pickup Off-Roader.
June 23, 2025Source

Diving into Cronos: The New Dawn's combat system and unique merge mechanic
How to turn the odds in your favor in this PS5 sci-fi survival horror.
June 23, 2025Source

Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 Details, Including Release Date, Leaked by PlayStation
Ahead of Capcom Spotlight livestream.
June 23, 2025Source

Next Xbox and PS6 Will Use the Same AMD UDNA GPU Design: Leak
Performance should jump 20% over RDNA4 for general rasterization, but up to 2x for AI and raytracing.
June 23, 2025Source or Source

What I Can't Wait to Do in Death Stranding 2
The sequel looks weirder, bolder, and even more unforgettable, and here's what I can't stop thinking about.
June 23, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — June 22nd, 2025

AMD UDNA architecture rumored to power PS6 and next Xbox with big ray tracing and AI gains
Apparently, both Xbox Series 2 and PlayStation 6 are expected to be supported by the same GPU architecture.
June 22, 2025Source

Own a PS5? I changed 3 settings on my gaming console for an instant performance boost
A handful of quick, simple tweaks can noticeably enhance your PS5 experience—whether you're gaming, streaming movies, or boosting online security.
June 22, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 20th, 2025

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Features Renowned Train to Busan Actor
Ma Dong-seok confirmed his cameo in the Kojima Productions' sequel as a porter who definitely won't throw hands against players.
June 20, 2025Source or Watch Video

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's Final Trailer is Done, Goes Live on June 26th
Director Hideo Kojima confirms 180 shots in the final trailer. He earlier confirmed a focus on new details and less narrative content.
June 20, 2025Source

Ghost of Yotei Director Reveals Efforts to Respectfully Portray the Ainu Indigenous People of Japan
"When setting a game in Hokkaido we knew a crucial element was doing our best to represent Ainu culture in a respectful way."
June 20, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Developer Striving for Authentic Depiction of Hokkaido, Vegetable Foraging Confirmed
"The feeling of authenticity we strive to create has roots in those real-world experiences," said Sucker Punch's Nate Fox.
June 20, 2025Source

Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.4 arrives July 2
While a Honkai: Star Rail × Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] collab special story launches July 11.
June 20, 2025Source

I played Marvel Cosmic Invasion — pure, simple co-op fun that shouldn't be missed
The team that brought Shredder's Revenge is tackling Marvel with a beat 'em up that feels great to play.
June 20, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Swim
Players dove into games they could swim and splash in.
June 20, 2025Source

Sharpen your blade, Undead Citadel arrives June 26 on PS VR2
Become a lone warrior battling through the cursed Citadel.
June 20, 2025Source

The Witcher 4 Dev Wants to Take Full Advantage of the Generational Shift Since The Witcher 3; Tech Demo's Village NPC Density Was Based on Novigrad
The Witcher 4 development team aims to take full advantage of the generational shift since the release of The Witcher 3, and their ambition to deliver a true next-gen experience had to be shown right from the get-go with the tech demo shown during this year's edition of Unreal Fest.
June 20, 2025Source

Undead Citadel Reaches PlayStation VR2 Next Week
Undead Citadel, a medieval-era VR action game, arrives next week on PlayStation VR2.
June 20, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 18th, 2025

Beat Saber Is Ending PlayStation VR & PS VR2 Support
Beat Saber won't release any new content on PlayStation VR and PS VR2, and multiplayer will shut down for both headsets in January.
June 18, 2025Source or Source

Climate Station launches today on PS5 and PS VR2
Dive into a compelling data-driven experience of the planet.
June 18, 2025Source

Cultural lessons for Ghost of Yōtei
How Sucker Punch equipped themselves to represent Ainu culture in a respectful way.
June 18, 2025Source

Dying Light 2, FFVII Reunion and more leaving PlayStation Plus
Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium libraries with a number of new and returning titles. Unfortunately, at the same time the company also removes games from the service on a monthly basis. With June's titles now available to download and play, the console maker has announced half a dozen games which are set to leave PS Plus Extra / Premium in July.
June 18, 2025Source

Escaping Wonderland Takes The Whimsical Adventure To Steam & PS VR2
Whimsical first-person puzzle adventure Escaping Wonderland arrives today on Steam and PlayStation VR2.
June 18, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gex Trilogy to offer both PAL and NTSC voice lines in upcoming update
Of all the classic PlayStation One mascot platformers, Gex is likely one of the least known. Developed by Crystal Dynamics, the trilogy released between 1995 and 1999 and is perhaps best known for its use of different voice actors for its UK and US releases. As part of the recent re-release of the trilogy via LimitedRunGames, an update is slated to add options for both PAL and NTSC audio.
June 18, 2025Source

VR's Biggest And Best Game Is Ending PS4 And PS5 Support
Beat Saber will remain playable on the platforms, however.
June 18, 2025Source

What Made Death Stranding 1 One Hell of A Game?
Death Stranding is Kojima's most unfiltered game. It also accomplishes something I wish more open-world titles would
June 18, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 16th, 2025

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Looks Like the Game to Beat in 2025
From improving on the original in every single way to expanding the universe further, Kojima Productions' sequel is looking like a winner.
June 16, 2025Source

PlayStation 5 monthly active users finally surpasses the PS4
Ever since its launch back in late 2020, the PlayStation 5 has seen a strong level of support -- only having been hampered by stock issues back during its first few years. 5 years on and the PS5 is seemingly stable enough to consider itself current-gen -- with its monthly active users finally surpassing that of the PS4 for the first time.
June 16, 2025Source

PlayStation Believes Competition from Xbox is "Healthy and Pushes Us to Innovate"
According to SIE boss Hideaki Nishino, PlayStation is currently confident about its strategy and doesn't see a need to pivot.
June 16, 2025Source

Switch 2 breaks US launch week records selling over 1.1m units
Previous record was held by PlayStation 4, according to Circana data
June 16, 2025Source

The Witcher 4 is being developed with a console-first mentality to hit 60fps
During Epic Games' recent State of Unreal presentation, CD Projekt Red made an appearance, showing off a vertical slice gameplay demo of The Witcher 4 running on a base PlayStation 5. Though still years away from launch, the team have shared some of their mentality behind the game's development -- including the fact that The Witcher 4 is being built with a focus on console for the first time.
June 16, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 13th, 2025

Astro Bot is the "Most Exciting Recent Success" for PlayStation -- PlayStation Studios Head
Hermen Hulst spoke about wanting to release more Astro Bot games in the future, calling it an "enduring and iconic" game franchise.
June 13, 2025Source

Don't Expect PlayStation's Current PC Port Strategy To Change Anytime Soon
Sony is taking a "measured" and "deliberate" approach to porting first-party PS5 games.
June 13, 2025Source

For PS6, Sony Is Betting On Hardware Power, Not The Cloud
Sony has confirmed that its next console won't be a cloud gaming machine.
June 13, 2025Source

Hideo Kojima Explains Why He Wants Death Stranding 2 To Be Divisive
If everyone loves Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, it wasn't the response that Hideo Kojima was looking for.
June 13, 2025Source

Nearly Five Years Into The PS5 Generation, There Are More Players On PS5 Monthly Than PS4, Sony Confirms
During Sony's annual investors presentation, the company confirmed that as of March 31, 2025, for the first time in this console generation, PS5 monthly active users have surpassed PS4 monthly active users, which means that more players on PlayStation are finally starting to make the transition to the current generation of hardware.
June 13, 2025Source

Over 4 Years Later, PS5 Has More Monthly Users Than PS4
More people are playing on PS5 when compared to PS4.
June 13, 2025Source

PlayStation Boss Reacts To Microsoft's Pivot To Multiplatform Releases
Here's what one of Sony's top bosses had to say.
June 13, 2025Source

PlayStation Is Committed To "Exploring a New and Enhanced Way" to Engage With Content and Services; Multiplatform Strategy Set to Remain the Same for the Foreseeable Future
PlayStation is fully committed to exploring a new and enhanced way for players to engage with their content and services, but this new method will hardly be limited to cloud gaming.
June 13, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Subscriptions Have Seen Continued Growth Despite Price Hikes
The company revealed that 38 percent of PS Plus subscribers have opted for more expensive tiers, like Premium and Extra.
June 13, 2025Source

PlayStation Remains 'Very Committed' to Building a Live Service Portfolio; Concord Was 'Insufficiently Differentiated'
PlayStation executives engaged in a fireside chat with investors earlier today. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO and president Hideaki Nishino talked about the platform's future, as reported in this article, while Hermen Hulst, who now heads the Studio Business Group but reports to Nishino following the latest shuffle, talked about Sony's commitment to making and maintaining live service games following early successes (Helldivers 2) and failures (Concord).
June 13, 2025Source

PlayStation Will Continue its "Multi-Device" Strategy of Releasing Games on PS5 and PC
PlayStation will also continue its current business strategy of releasing one AAA story-based single-player game every year.
June 13, 2025Source

PlayStation's Future Currently Doesn't Involve Cloud Gaming Due to Network Stability -- SIE CEO
Sony Interactive Entertainment boss Hideaki Nishino also spoke about having players across different platforms, including PS4.
June 13, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Stealth
Players sneak their way into this week's shares
June 13, 2025Source

Sony Is Starting to Talk About Its Next-Generation PlayStation Console Plans, Although in Vague Terms
"The future of the platform is top of mind."
June 13, 2025Source

Sony 'looking forward' to showcasing Marathon progress
There has been a lot of negativity surrounding two upcoming PlayStation live-service games in the past month -- Bungie's Marathon and Haven Studio's Fairgames. There have been rumours of both delays and cancellations, but PlayStation's CEO is looking to put those rumours to rest.
June 13, 2025Source

Sony teases PlayStation 6, says consoles aren't going anywhere despite cloud gaming rise
Sony is "exploring new and enhanced ways" to play games
June 13, 2025Source

Sony Will Continue To Adjust PlayStation Plus Pricing, Says More Players Are Choosing The Extra And Premium Tiers
During Sony's annual investors presentation and business segment meeting, the latest update on PlayStation Plus from Sony Interactive Entertainment president and chief executive officer, Hideaki Nishino, confirmed that Sony will continue to adjust its pricing strategy around PlayStation Plus, as the company is seeing that players are "increasingly choosing our Premium and Extra tiers."
June 13, 2025Source

Stellar Blade More Than Doubles Sony's Previous Steam CCU Record for Single Player Games
The PC version of Stellar Blade has finally launched, around thirteen months after the game's original debut on Sony's PlayStation 5 console. This version is also published by Sony and as such, it's interesting to compare its early player figures against other recent Sony-published games that made it to the PC platform.
June 13, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 9th, 2025

Apple Updates Its Vision Pro OS With PlayStation VR Controllers, Better Personas and More
A new design and new features are coming. Here's what's new.
June 9, 2025Source

Gears of War: Reloaded Skips PS5 Release in Japan Due to 'Platform Policies'
Saw it coming.
June 9, 2025Source

PlayStation Dropped Discounts as Xbox Raised Prices Ahead of Tariff Concerns
A bold strategy, indeed.
June 9, 2025Source

PlayStation PC Games Run On The New Xbox Handheld
You can play Sony games on your Xbox-branded handheld device.
June 9, 2025Source or Watch Video

Summer Game Fest 2025: hands-on with 11 upcoming games
The PlayStation Blog crew tries out new games coming to PS5 in 2025 and beyond.
June 9, 2025Source

The Blood of Dawnwalker trailer reveals 2026 launch for PC, PS5 and Xbox
A few years ago, a number of CD Projekt Red developers, including the director behind The Witcher 3, left the company to form a new studio, Rebel Wolves. At the start of this year, their first game was revealed to be The Blood of Dawnwalker. Last night during the Xbox Games Showcase, we finally got our first look at the game in action.
June 9, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — June 6th, 2025

ARK Gets PS5 Pro Patch with PSSR Support, UE5.5 Upgrade, and 10-Year Anniversary
Studio Wildcard is celebrating the 10-year anniversary since the early access launch of ARK: Survival Evolved in its Unreal Engine 5 remaster, ARK: Survival Ascended, which was released nearly two years ago.
June 6, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 has outsold Assassin's Creed Shadows on PS5
Forza Horizon 5 is one of the biggest racing games around, with the 2021 title seeing well over 45 million players as of earlier this year. Despite its age, upon its release for PlayStation in late April the game has sold like hotcakes -- with it having now surpassed the total PS5 sales of Assassin's Creed Shadows.
June 6, 2025Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 516: All Aboard the Nightreign
This week the podcast crew dives into the multiplayer world of Elden Ring Nightreign and unpacks State of Play.
June 6, 2025Source

PlayStation announces Project Defiant for PS5 and PC
Sony PlayStation has unveiled its first wireless fight stick codenamed "Project Defiant". This new controller aims to empower fighting game enthusiasts with enhanced flexibility, offering wireless connectivity using the PlayStation Link technology and a traditional wired connection.
June 6, 2025Source

PRAGMATA shown off for the first time in years
When Sony first showed off the PlayStation 5 at the company's 'Future of Gaming' showcase back in 2020, one of the most interesting titles announced was Capcom's PRAGMAMA. In the 5 years since, the game has seen quite a few delays -- going from a planned 2022 release, to 2023 and then an indefinite delay. Finally, PRAGMATA has resurfaced, showing off a bunch of gameplay and an official release year.
June 6, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Monochromatic
These shares are drenched in color
June 6, 2025Source or Watch Video

Sony teases the next 3 months of PlayStation Plus titles
Sony has used its State of Play showcases in the past in order to announce and detail some of the company's more significant PlayStation Plus titles. During the most recent event, the console maker confirmed around half a dozen classics which are set to come to the service this Summer -- alongside a surprise day-one PS Plus inclusion.
June 6, 2025Source or Watch Video

Tetris Effect studio announces Lumines Arise
Tetris Effect is one of the most engaging games in recent history, taking the scientifically addictive and satisfying time-based puzzle stylings of the original game and expanding upon it with beautiful music, mesmerising visuals and engaging feedback. Developed by Enhance, the team are now tackling another classic puzzler with Lumines Arise.
June 6, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — June 3rd, 2025

CDPR showcases new Witcher 4 gameplay running on PS5
It turns out CD Projekt Red had much more to show off at Unreal Fest than I had anticipated. At the event this afternoon, CD Projekt Red showcased a chunk of Witcher 4 gameplay footage for the first time, giving us a look at the region of Kovir, whi
June 3, 2025Source

Next PlayStation State of Play set for June 4 | News-in-brief
Expect updates on PS5 games in the presentation
June 3, 2025Source

PlayStation Days of Play Is Here: The Latest Games Dropping on PS Plus
Subscribers will be able to play NBA 2K25 on PS Plus in June, alongside these Destiny 2 expansions.
June 3, 2025Source

Playstation is holding its State of Play summer showcase this week
Playstation will host a livestream featuring updates and new game announcements on June 4th at 5PM ET.
June 3, 2025Source

PlayStation State Of Play Announced For June 4
Sony's latest State of Play presentation comes during the busy period that used to include E3.
June 3, 2025Source

Stunning The Witcher 4 Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo Shows Open-World Running on Base PS5 at 60fps — With Ray Tracing
Ciriously.
June 3, 2025Source

The Witcher IV Gets Gorgeous New Trailer and Stunning Tech Demo Running on Base PlayStation 5 At 60 FPS with Ray Tracing
A new The Witcher IV trailer was shared today, alongside impressive gameplay footage running on base PlayStation 5.
June 3, 2025Source

This Underrated Shooter From Last Year Is Finally Hitting PS5 And Xbox
The espionage shooter I Am Your Beast is finally making the leap to consoles.
June 3, 2025Source or Source

Toy Story-Like Shooter Hypercharge: Unboxed Hits PS5 And Rockets Up The Charts
Not enough players online for multiplayer? That was never the core focus anyway, the developer says.
June 3, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 30th, 2025

Former PlayStation Exec Warns Developers Against Relying Too Much on Subscription Services
According to Yoshida, subscription services might end up causing publishers to push their developers into fewer unique games.
May 30, 2025Source

PlaySafe ID raises $1.12m in pre-seed funding round
Digital identity platform to use funds in support of its "go-for-market" launch to safeguard gamers
May 30, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 28th, 2025

Find the Elden Ring Nightreign class that's right for you
Get the rundown on the six starting character types to find your fit for combat.
May 28, 2025Source

Insomniac Games Does Not "Have Plans" For PlayStation VR2 Games
When asked about PS VR2 games in development, Sony's Insomniac Games responded "We do not have plans for this."
May 28, 2025Source

June's PlayStation Plus games include Destiny 2: The Final Shape and much more
Each year, Sony hosts its annual PlayStation Days of Play celebrations, announcing a ton of different promotions, sales and community events. As part of 2025's event, the console maker has unveiled the suite of titles coming to all tiers of PlayStation Plus throughout the month of June -- including some bonus additions.
May 28, 2025Source

Narrative Shooter The Phoenix Gene Bursts Onto Quest Next Week
The Phoenix Gene, a narrative third-person shooter and the debut game from developer HEROmation, launches on Quest next week.
May 28, 2025Source

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is Coming to PS5 on July 29, Physical Release Announced for September 23
After having spent almost half a year as exclusive to PC and Xbox Series X/S, Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is now finally coming to PS5.
May 28, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 27th, 2025

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake launches October 30 on PS5
Complete The Erdrick Trilogy later this year.
May 27, 2025Source

PlayStation Days of Play Deals Include PlayStation 5 Pro, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Bundle Deals In the US and Canada And More
This year's PlayStation Days of Play deals include PlayStation 5 Pro and Call of Duty: Black Ops 5 console bundle deals in the US and Canada, among others offered worldwide.
May 27, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Free Games For June 2025 Are Live Now
Here's what's on PlayStation Plus in June.
May 27, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June 2025 Confirmed, Plus Bonus Game Catalog and Classics Catalog Games Announced
NBA 2K25, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, and more.
May 27, 2025Source

PlayStation's Days of Play deals leak ahead of official announcement
Each year, Sony hosts its annual Days of Play celebrations, in which the console maker offers a ton of discounts across the board, alongside other various promotions. Ahead of 2025's official announcement, some of Sony's plans have leaked early -- revealing some rather substantial deals on both the PS5 and PS5 Pro.
May 27, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 23rd, 2025

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach QR Code Displays Mysterious Prepper Shelter Video
Out of nowhere, Kojima Productions teases something before the sequel's worldwide launch on June 26th for PlayStation 5.
May 23, 2025Source

Former PlayStation exclusive 'Zenless Zone Zero' gets its Xbox release date, and it's very very soon
Xbox players will finally get to experience the urban fantasy world of Zenless Zone Zero when the game launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming on June 6, 2025
May 23, 2025Source

More Battlefield 6 Gameplay Has Leaked, With Over 90 Minutes Of PS5 Gameplay Online
Days after the last footage leak, more Battlefield 6 gameplay has found its way online, this time with more than 90 minutes of gameplay allegedly captured on PS5 being posted online.
May 23, 2025Source

Naughty Dog's New IP Intergalactic Has The "Deepest" Gameplay The Studio Has Ever Done
Druckmann also reacted to the backlash to the game so far.
May 23, 2025Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 515: Justice for Super Mirth
This week includes interviews with the developers of Helldivers 2.
May 23, 2025Source

Pokemon TCG Pocket: Extradimensional Crisis Has Given Me Sun and Moon FOMO, So Here's My Favorite Cards from Every Set
Let's explore the top standalone cards from Sun and Moon.
May 23, 2025Source

Secret Death Stranding 2 Video Has Been Revealed, But Don't Get Too Excited
Death Stranding 2 tissue-pack marketing has unlocked a (brief) new look at the game.
May 23, 2025Source

Space Marine's New 4K Version Skips PS5, Launches Day One On Game Pass
Space Marine's Master Crafted edition is coming this June, but you can't get it on PS5.
May 23, 2025Source or Watch Video

Starfield PS5 Announcement Coming This Year, Could Launch Shortly After -- Rumor
The 2023 sci-fi role-playing game was allegedly slated to launch for Sony's console alongside Shattered Space, but plans changed.
May 23, 2025Source

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.0 launches on June 6
Season 2 officially begins with fresh characters, expanded explorations, and an optimized game experience.
May 23, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 22nd, 2025

Death Stranding 2 -- Pandemic Inspired Kojima to Make Games "That Don't Already Exist in the World"
Kojima spoke about how he felt during the lockdowns because of the pandemic, including the isolation and a "digital existence."
May 22, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2 DualSense PS5 Controller Is Up For Preorder
Ahead of Death Stranding 2's release in June, you can preorder a pretty cool--and limited-edition--DualSense controller inspired by the game.
May 22, 2025Source or Source

Every PS5 DualSense Controller Color You Can Buy Right Now
Add some color to your life.
May 22, 2025Source

I changed 3 settings on my PS5 to significantly improve the performance
These quick and simple adjustments can greatly enhance your gaming, movie-watching, and online security on the Sony PlayStation 5.
May 22, 2025Source

Next PlayStation State of Play Event Is Reportedly Planned For June -- Rumor
Contrary to previous rumors, Sony may not skip this year's "Not-E3" season, as a PlayStation State of Play is reportedly scheduled for June.
May 22, 2025Source or Watch Video

PlayStation Event Coming For June, Could Be A State Of Play - Report
Sony might have a gaming event on tap for this summer.
May 22, 2025Source

PlayStation Stars is shutting down after just 3 years
Back in 2022, Sony officially announced their brand new loyalty program PlayStation Stars -- in which players could earn points by purchasing games, acquiring trophies as well as engaging with other various challenges. Unfortunately, it seems the service did not attract the audience Sony was hoping; having now announced the impending discontinuation of PlayStation Stars.
May 22, 2025Source

PlayStation's next major showcase reportedly coming in September
Following Sony's State of Play back in February, rumours popped up claiming that the console maker was thinking of hosting a full-blown PlayStation Showcase sometime this Summer. A couple months removed from the leak and it seems Sony has had a change of heart -- with their next event reportedly now planned for September.
May 22, 2025Source

Starfield Should Be Announced For PlayStation 5 This Year; Game is Expected to Release Shortly After Its Announcement -- Rumor
The PlayStation 5 version of Starfield should be revealed and released this year, according to a reliable leaker.
May 22, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 9th, 2025

Alien: Rogue Incursion drops VR requirements, releases on PC and PS5 this year
Alien: Rogue Incursion has been available for VR platforms since last year, but now, the full game is coming to PC and console for the first time, removing the need for a VR headset.
May 9, 2025Source or Watch Video

Apple Pay support now available on PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 users now have an additional way to complete purchases of games and other content on their consoles: Apple Pay. Here's how it works.
May 9, 2025Source

Black Ops 6, Warzone Get Free Game Pass And PlayStation Plus DLC
Here's what's included in the latest Call of Duty "Bonus Pack" DLC.
May 9, 2025Source

DOOM: The Dark Ages Graphics Analysis -- An Astounding id Tech 8 Showcase on PC and PS5
id Software's latest is a graphical feast and an incredible showing of id Tech 8's capabilities, regardless of the platform.
May 9, 2025Source

DOOM: The Dark Ages PlayStation 5 Retail Edition Requires Full Game Download
All those who purchase the retail edition of DOOM: The Dark Ages on PlayStation 5 will need to download the full game to play it, according to a new report.
May 9, 2025Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 514: 33 and a Third
This week includes sharing expedition notes and what it's like battling the forces of hell.
May 9, 2025Source

Rockstar explains how 'GTA 6' trailer was made and posts dozens of screenshots
The game is a year out, but there's plenty to chew on right now.
May 9, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Days Gone Remastered -- Deacon
Players shared their best portraits of Deacon St. John
May 9, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 6th, 2025

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 PS5 Bundles Are Reportedly Coming Soon
Billbil-kun doesn't list a specific release date, but speculates that they could be announced later on this month for PlayStation's upcoming Days of Play promotion. There's also no word of a PS5 Pro bundle coming, just standard and digital edition PS5s. They estimate that the standard PS5 with Black Ops 6 bundle will be $449.99 USD, while the digital edition bundle will be $399.99 USD.
May 6, 2025Source

Destiny 2: Prophecy and Fate arrives July 15, full details from Bungie
Inside The Edge of Fate expansion, Year of Prophecy, and more coming to Destiny 2.
May 6, 2025Source

Ex-PlayStation Boss Responds To Rising Game Prices And How It Affects GTA VI
This year has been a bit of a rollercoaster for gamers. On the upside, gaming classics such as Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion have been revitalized and there's a new console on the way from Nintendo.
May 6, 2025Source or Source

Former PlayStation boss says gaming price hikes are inevitable, but lack of value is the real issue
Is it me, or is the industry as a whole missing the point?
May 6, 2025Source or Source

Forza Horizon 5 Deserves to Be on PlayStation
The more people playing the pound-for-pound champ of open world racing, the merrier.
May 6, 2025Source

Game Prices Were Going to Rise Sooner or Later Due to Production Costs and Players' Expectations, Says Former PlayStation President; Remasters and PC Ports Help Finance New AAA Games
The price of video games started rising in 2020, but even if that didn't happen five years ago, a price increase would have happened sooner or later for a few reasons, according to former PlayStation president Shuhei Yoshida.
May 6, 2025Source

Ghost of Yōtei Will Be Even Better Than Tsushima, Says Shuhei Yoshida
In late April, Sucker Punch announced the release date of Ghost of Yōtei. The sequel to 2020's Ghost of Tsushima will be released on October 2, 2025, for Sony's PlayStation 5 console.
May 6, 2025Source

GTA 6 Trailer 2 Has an Easy-to-Miss Fake PS5 — and Fans Are Joking Rockstar Has Leaked the PS6
Making DualSense of it all.
May 6, 2025Source

GTA 6 Trailer Includes PlayStation Controller And Console References
But no evidence yet of a bigger partnership between Rockstar and Sony.
May 6, 2025Source

I changed 3 settings on my PS5 to instantly give it a performance boost
These quick and easy adjustments can enhance your gaming, show-watching, and online security on the Sony PlayStation 5.
May 6, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Subscribers Can Play One of 2024's Best Games Now
Subscribers can also blast pixelated enemies in this retro Warhammer 40K game.
May 6, 2025Source

PlayStation: PS5's top 3 selling games in April 2025 were all from Xbox
Popular Xbox-centric titles, Oblivion Remastered, Minecraft, and Forza Horizon 5 have been topping the charts on PlayStation 5, its rival console.
May 6, 2025Source

Returnal celebrates 4th anniversary with surprise PS5 Pro patch
Returnal is an excellent and heart-pumping 3rd-person bullet hell rogue-like from the team at Housemarque. Released back in 2021 shortly following the PS5's launch, the title saw solid support from the studio. 3 years on from its last major update (and two years since the PC release), Returnal has gotten a small yet welcome patch bringing full PS5 Pro support.
May 6, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 5th, 2025

Gran Turismo's Early Prototype on Original PlayStation Was "Too Advanced" to be Fun -- Shuhei Yoshida
"I like to think that I partly saved Gran Turismo's fate and played a small part in its success," said the former PlayStation executive.
May 5, 2025Source

PlayStation Store: April 2025's top downloads
A beloved classic topped the charts in April.
May 5, 2025Source

Sackboy is Reportedly Being Left Out of PlayStation Studios Logo
The recent PlayStation Studios logo from the start of the Until Dawn movie reportedly does not feature classic mascot Sackboy.
May 5, 2025Source

Zoochosis Announced For PS4 and PS5
The horror game puts players in the shoes of a zookeeper who must keep the animals safe while also curing a deadly parasite.
May 5, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — May 2nd, 2025

Forza Horizon 5 sees nearly 1 million new players since PS5 launch
Forza Horizon 5 remains one of the few games today which publicly lists just how many players have tried the game out at any given time. Right ahead of the game's launch on PS5, Horizon 5 was confirmed to have surpassed 45 million total players. Since the arrival of the game to PS5 mere days ago however, player counts have risen by almost 1 million.
May 2, 2025Source

Game Pass Just Added Another Call Of Duty Game
Game Pass grows.
May 2, 2025Source

Ghost Of Yotei Collector's Edition Preorders For PS5 Are Live
Ghost of Yotei preorders opened on May 2 at 10 AM ET, and the upcoming PlayStation exclusive will hit shelves on October 2.
May 2, 2025Source

Ghost of Yotei: Here's What Comes in Each Edition
A whole new adventure.
May 2, 2025Source

Halo Infinite Is Adding One Of Halo's Most Absurd And Incredible-Looking Guns To Date
The Mutilator is exactly what it sounds like.
May 2, 2025Source

Oof: 'Grand Theft Auto VI' delayed to May 2026
What's another six months after waiting for more than a decade?
May 2, 2025Source

One-Time PlayStation Mascot Sackboy Quietly Removed From PlayStation Productions Marketing
"He is not Sackboy anymore... he is Sadboy now."
May 2, 2025Source

The Midnight Walk: A stroll through the brand-new creepy narrative adventure
A fantastic trek through a crafted world devoid of light ahead of its May 8 launch.
May 2, 2025Source

Where to Buy a PS5 Before a Possible Price Hike
Grab one before a (potential) price increase sneaks in there.
May 2, 2025Source

Will PlayStation Follow Xbox's Price Increase, and What Does it Mean for GTA 6?
Now Nintendo and Xbox have already made the jump to $80 games, surely it's only a matter of time until PlayStation follows.
May 2, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 28th, 2025

Former PlayStation Narrative Director Blasts Sony For Excluding Until Dawn Game's Writers From Movie Credits
No credit. No thanks. No honor."
April 28, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 PS5 and PS5 Pro Graphics Analysis -- A Stunning Drive Across All Platforms
No matter where you play, Forza Horizon 5 delivers on all fronts.
April 28, 2025Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Tops US Sales Charts After PS5 Launch
In the week ending April 19th, the action-adventure title topped the US video game charts for the first time since its launch in December.
April 28, 2025Source

PS5's Indiana Jones Was The Week's Top Seller, But It Wasn't In The Top 15 Most-Played
The big live-service games are sucking the air out of the market."
April 28, 2025Source

Rumored May 2025 Free PS Plus Game Ties In With A Hollywood Movie Release
Dawn stars.
April 28, 2025Source

ShadPS4 0.8.0 Is Now Available for Download; Two More PS4 Exclusives Now Run on the Emulator
A new version of the ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator is now available for download, packing a variety of enhancements that should improve emulation of different games.
April 28, 2025Source

Sony leaks one of May's PlayStation Plus Essential titles
While Sony typically waits until the last Wednesday of the month to announce its upcoming PlayStation Plus Essential line-up, the console maker seems to have accidentally leaked one of May's headlining titles -- with the Until Dawn Remake seemingly set to be given away next month.
April 28, 2025Source

Until Dawn Game Writers Aren't Surprised They Weren't Credited In The Film
Larry Fessenden and Graham Reznick wrote the Until Dawn video game, but you won't see their names in the film's credits.
April 28, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 25th, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Mod Removes 30 FPS Cutscene Cap, Fixes Ultrawide Resolutions FOV Issues, and More
A new Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 mod that is now available for download for free addresses one of the game's most glaring issues.
April 25, 2025Source

DOOM: The Dark Ages Trailer Reveals First Look at the Cosmic Realm Running on PlayStation 5 Pro
A new DOOM: The Dark Ages trailer was shared today, providing a new look at the game running on PlayStation 5 Pro.
April 25, 2025Source or Source

GTA V, InFamous Second Son and more leaving PS Plus in May
Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium libraries with a number of new and returning titles. Unfortunately, at the same time the company also removes games from the service on a monthly basis -- with the likes of GTA V, InFamous Second Son and well over a dozen more titles departing PS Plus in May.
April 25, 2025Source

Revealing Cosmic Realm gameplay from Doom: The Dark Ages, out May 15
Game Director Hugo Martin shares a brand-new cyclopean realm from Doom: The Dark Ages.
April 25, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Nature
These games have us enjoying the great outdoors
April 25, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 22nd, 2025

Days Gone Remastered accessibility features detailed
Bend Studio provides an in-depth look into the new accessibility features
April 22, 2025Source

Days Gone Remastered Can Make Freakers Less Stressful To Fight With New Gameplay Options
Or even more stressful, if you find yourself trapped in a corner.
April 22, 2025Source

Here's How DIG VR On Steam & PlayStation VR2 Compares To Quest
With DIG VR launching on Steam and PlayStation VR2 soon, we've been given an early look at how it compares with the Quest version.
April 22, 2025Source or Watch Video

Here's Why PS5 Console Rentals Are Booming in Japan
Old gen solutions to current gen problems.
April 22, 2025Source

Oblivion Remaster Surprise-Launches Today On Game Pass, Also Available On PS5
The long-rumored Elder Scrolls remaster was announced today, and it's out now.
April 22, 2025Source or Source

Marvel Rivals Cross-Play: How PlayStation, Xbox and PC Players Can Queue Together
Your friends can join you in a heroic battle, no matter which platform you're playing on.
April 22, 2025Source

New Call Of Duty Bundle Lets You Fry Your Enemy's Face In Bacon Grease
The new "Sizzlin'" tracer pack is all about bacon.
April 22, 2025Source or Watch Video

PlayStation 5 Console Rentals Are Succeeding in Japan While Game Rentals Are Declining
Japanese retailer GEO had started offering PS5 consoles for rent back when hardware shortages were affecting stocks worldwide.
April 22, 2025Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Official Teardown Provides New Look Into the Cutting-Edge Technology Packed in the System
A few months later than expected, Sony shared an official PlayStation 5 Pro teardown to provide a better look at the system's cutting-edge technology.
April 22, 2025Source

Sony's PS5 Pro Spills Its Guts Oozing With Liquid Metal In Official Teardown
To showcase some of the improvements implemented in the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony has posted an official teardown of the upgraded console. Performed by engineers Shinya Tsuchida, PS5 Pro Mechanical Design Lead, and Shinya Hiromitsu, PS5 Por Electrical Design Lead, the teardown offers a "deep dive into the console's innovative technology and design philosophy." It also provides some cool photography of the system's exposed guts.
April 22, 2025Source

Sony's PS5 rental service is a hit in Japan
Last month, Sony announced that they would begin allowing prospective PS5 players to lease a console for a monthly fee in the UK. While we've yet to receive any data on how this new program is progressing, a similar service in Japan has proven to be a major success.
April 22, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 17th, 2025

A Developer Got PlayStation VR2's HDR Partially Working On PC
A developer got 10-bit color depth working for PlayStation VR2 on PC, a key aspect of high dynamic range (HDR).
April 17, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Ending Development Will Start Kojima Productions' "Phase 2"
According to Kojima, second phase of Kojima Productions will involve working on OD, Physint, as well as an anime series.
April 17, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Will Feature Appearances by Real-World Couriers That Inspired Gameplay
The original gameplay in the Death Stranding was inspired by the Japanese bokka - a courier that treks to remote areas for deliveries.
April 17, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 surpasses 45 million players ahead of PS5 launch
Forza Horizon 5 marks one of the biggest first-party Xbox games to come to PS5, with the open-world racing title set to drop onto Sony's system later this month. Ahead of this, the game has broken one final player count barrier -- surpassing a total of 45 million players.
April 17, 2025Source

Retro Atari Remake I, Robot Is Out Now On PlayStation VR2
Atari and Jeff Minter's remake of classic arcade shooter I, Robot is now available on PlayStation VR2.
April 17, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — April 11th, 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows: Ubisoft deep dives into PS5 Pro updates
PSSR support and the inclusion of ray traced reflections for Balanced mode are available now.
April 11, 2025Source

'FRENZIES' F2P Shooter Cancelled on PSVR 2, Promises "other PSVR 2 announcements" Coming
nDreams, the studio behind free-to-play arena shooter FRENZIES, announced that the game is heading out of early access later this year, although it won't be coming to PSVR 2 as previously planned.
April 11, 2025Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Comes to PS5 on April 17 with PS5 Pro enhancements
See how MachineGames is showcasing core PS5 features.
April 11, 2025Source or Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Offers Native 4K and Advanced Ray Tracing on PS5 Pro
The action-adventure title will also deliver "higher and more consistent frame rates" on PS5 Pro when it launches on April 17th.
April 11, 2025Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Runs at Native 4K Resolution With Advanced Ray Tracing on PlayStation 5 Pro
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will use the power of the PlayStation 5 Pro to offer an enhanced experience over the base hardware running at native 4K resolution.
April 11, 2025Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 512: True Blue
This week the team chats about Days Gone Remastered, Blue Prince, and more.
April 11, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Price Increase Announced for Australia, South Korea, and Southeast Asia
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia will be among the countries affected by PS Plus price hikes across all tiers.
April 11, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Heights
Players take in the view from on high.
April 11, 2025Source

Wanderer: The Fragments Of Fate Gets First Hotfix On Quest & PlayStation VR2
The first hotfix for Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate is now live.
April 11, 2025Source

Where Winds Meet Launches in 2025 on PC and PS5, Closed Beta Kicks Off on May 16
The studio has also announced the minimum and recommend PC hardware needed to run the closed beta for Where Winds Meet.
April 11, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 7th, 2025

PlayStation Store: March 2025's top downloads
New releases MLB The Show 25 and Assassin's Creed Shadows topped the PS5 charts in March.
April 7, 2025Source

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC Graphical Analysis -- How Much of an Upgrade Is It over the PS5 Version?
With excellent performance and impressive fidelity, Naughty Dog's remaster remains a visually rich experience, warts and all.
April 7, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — April 4th, 2025

Bungie's Marathon Finally Emerges From the Shadows to Tease... Something
Not a sprint.
April 4, 2025Source

PlayStation's Horizon Zero Dawn TV Show Adaptation Will Now Be A Movie Adaptation Instead
The previously announced Horizon Zero Dawn TV show adaptation that was being led by the same showrunner behind Netflix's Umbrella Academy is no more, and Guerrilla's open-world robot-dinosaur hunting series will be adapted into a movie instead.
April 4, 2025Source

PlayStation Productions Boss Explains Why Horizon TV Series Was Canceled
Asad Qizilbash sheds some light on why Aloy's adventures in Horizon are going to the big screen instead.
April 4, 2025Source

Sci-fi Shooter/Smasher "Harpagun" Slams onto PS VR2 & Meta Quest VR Platforms on April 10
What is it? What's the formula, the secret ingredient to make a VR game bring pure excitement and adrenaline to the players? How can we make them smile and go "wow" after they take off the headset? For us devs at Something Random working on Harpagun, it all comes down to a few simple elements. Let's take it from the top.
April 4, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Assassin's Creed Shadows -- Landscapes
Players captured the seasons changing across feudal Japan
April 4, 2025Source

Xbox is getting the sequel to one of Nintendo Switch's biggest cult mecha anime hits
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, the sequel to 2019's Daemon X Machina, will be blasting its way onto Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation, and PC later this Autumn
April 4, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — April 2nd, 2025

A Decade On, Nothing Hits Like Bloodborne
It's been 10 years since Bloodborne first released on the PS4, and there hasn't been anything that quite scratches that itch.
April 2, 2025Source

Nightdive Studios gears up to remaster PS3 / Xbox 360 exclusives
Nightdive Studios has amassed a solid reputation for their work on remastering many classic titles from history across PC and old-gen consoles. Following the likes of System Shock; DOOM; Quake; Turok and much more, Nightdive looks set to tackle the 7th generation next with PS3 and Xbox 360 remasters.
April 2, 2025Source or Source

With Forza Horizon 5 Arriving, PS5 Is Now a True Racing Hub
Gran Turismo and Forza on the same console is a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
April 2, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 31st, 2025

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Done With Audio Mixing and ADR
After having spent around 3 years working with Molinare in London, Hideo Kojima has announced that sound mixing and ADR are done.
March 31, 2025Source

Death Stranding Crosses 20 Million Players Worldwide
The unorthodox action-adventure reaches a new milestone ahead of the launch of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on June 26th for PS5.
March 31, 2025Source

PS5 Exclusive Ghost of Yōtei Gets New Story Info, Commits to 2025 Release Date
Coin a phrase.
March 31, 2025Source

Sony shares new details on Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Yotei is one of PlayStation big first-party titles planned to release in 2025. Though we have yet to get anything more than the initial teaser trailer, an update to its PlayStation Store listing has now offered a couple of new and interesting details on Sucker Punch Productions' upcoming sequel.
March 31, 2025Source

Throwback tech: Taking a closer look at the original USB-to-PS/2 adapter
The adapter was purely mechanical
March 31, 2025Source

Zombie Army VR is Coming to PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, and Meta Quest 2 and 3 on May 22
Zombie Army VR will have players use both of their hands for various gameplay aspects, including aiming down sights and reloading.
March 31, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 28th, 2025

Baby Steps: hands-on report
It's an open-world journey that takes one step at a time.
March 28, 2025Source

In Baby Steps, I stumbled through a refreshing kind of open world
The next release from the creators of QWOP and Ape Out launches later this year.
March 28, 2025Source

Into Black announced for PS VR2
How PS VR2 features have reshaped this sci-fi exploration adventure.
March 28, 2025Source or Source

Masters of Light: Hand Tracking update available now on PS VR2
The frenetic spell-casting wave shooter just got even more immersive—ditch the controllers and unleash magic with your own hands.
March 28, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Assassin's Creed Shadows
Players took a leap of faith on these shares
March 28, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 24th, 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows to get major PS5 Pro upgrades in future patch
Assassin's Creed Shadows is the first new entry in Ubisoft's stealth-action franchise to take advantage of Sony's recently-released PS5 Pro. Despite an already solid uptick in visuals, Sony's Pro console is set to get a further notable boost in visuals via an upcoming patch.
March 24, 2025Source

Former Xbox-exclusive 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' comes to PS5
Machine Games surprised us all with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The game quickly became one of my favourites of 2024 but as is the case with most Xbox exclusives nowadays, the title will not remain locked to one console for very long. The PS5 version of the game is set to release in April.
March 24, 2025Source

Greek God Of War Side-Story Releasing This Year - Report
A new God of War game is reportedly coming.
March 24, 2025Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 Release Date Trailer Sees Uncharted's Nolan North Accept Indy's Troy Baker Into an 'Exclusive Club' of Adventure Games on PlayStation
Whip up a storm.
March 24, 2025Source or Source or Source or Source

This Custom PlayStation Crab Console Looks Great And Is Painful To Play Games On
So, here's this giant playable crab.
March 24, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — March 21st, 2025

Wuthering Waves version 2.2 launches March 26: Tangled Truth in Inverted Tower
Explore a new map with Cartethyia and Cantarella to uncover the truth.
March 21, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 17th, 2025

Assassin's Creed Shadows Gets New Trailer Showcasing Steam Features
Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam will include support for various Steam features, including trading cards and achievements.
March 17, 2025Source

Assassin's Creed: series retrospective
Parkour through time in the eternal war between Assassins and Templars via Ubisoft's classic series.
March 17, 2025Source

Bulletstorm studio 'People Can Fly' announces partnership with Sony for upcoming 'Project Delta'
People Can Fly is a studio perhaps best known for developing the bombastic first-person shooter Bulletstorm, though the team have worked on a ton of different IPs over the years including Painkiller; Outriders and Xbox's Gears of War. In a surprise announcement, the team have entered an agreement with Sony -- set to develop a new title based on one of the console maker's many IPs.
March 17, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2 Collector's Edition Preorders Are Available Now
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach releases for PS5 on June 26, but the PlayStation Direct-exclusive Collector's Edition unlocks early.
March 17, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Here's What Comes in Each Edition
Snake(?)
March 17, 2025Source

Hitman World of Assassination PS VR2 interview
Discover how your Hitman skills are elevated via PS VR2 as IO Interactive reveals the secrets behind the game's development.
March 17, 2025Source

PlayStation Logo Pops Up on Work-in-Progress Starfield Creation, Sparking PS5 Release Speculation
Science fact.
March 17, 2025Source

Starfield to finally release on PS5 this year
Prior to the launch of Starfield, it became pretty clear that members of Bethesda were unhappy with the game being an Xbox console exclusive. Since the game's release, Microsoft appears to have given up on exclusives entirely and is now focused on bringing its games to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, alongside Xbox and PC. As a result, Starfield looks to be next in line for a PS5 release.
March 17, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 14th, 2025

Celebrate God of War's 20th anniversary with God of War Ragnarök Dark Odyssey Collection
The festivities also include new 20th anniversary merch, a fan kit, and more.
March 14, 2025Source

MLB The Show 25 early access is live today — here's everything you need to know
Hop in the new board game-inspired Diamond Quest mode and experience new storylines today.
March 14, 2025Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 510: Cereal Monsters
This week the team chats about MLB The Show 25 early access, the thrill of Monster Hunter, and well-balanced breakfasts.
March 14, 2025Source

Silent Hill f is PS5 Pro Enhanced, per PlayStation Store Listing
Though specifics have yet to be revealed, NeoBards' upcoming survival horror title will leverage the console's features.
March 14, 2025Source

Starfield PlayStation 5 Release Could Be Imminent, as Console's Logo Started Appearing on Creation Listing
Starfield launch on PlayStation 5 could be imminent, judging from a recent finding that's been making the rounds online today.
March 14, 2025Source

The Last of Us Limited Edition PS5 Controller Is Up for Preorder
Iconic.
March 14, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 13th, 2025

Armored Core, Prince of Persia and more coming to PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium
Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium libraries with a line-up of current and classic titles. For March, Sony is adding a solid dozen titles including the OG Armored Core trilogy.
March 13, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 12th, 2025

Armored Core: A history of From Software's mech saga
With the first three original PlayStation games coming to PlayStation Plus Classics, we take a look at the series' history.
March 12, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Director Reveals Themes of Connection Came From Feeling Lonely
"I thought I lost everything when I became alone nine years ago," said Hideo Kojima, referencing his departure from Konami.
March 12, 2025Source

HITMAN World of Assassination comes to PSVR2 later this month
During Sony's State of Play last September, the console manufacturer announced that the highly successful HITMAN World of Assassination Trilogy would be coming to PlayStation VR2 in December 2024. Following a slight delay, the game is finally ready for deployment, with the game set to come to PSVR2 later this month.
March 12, 2025Source or Watch Video

PlayStation 5 Pro upscaling tech will move closer to AMD's FSR 4 in 2026
Sony and AMD push machine learning upscaling collaboration forward
March 12, 2025Source

PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for March: UFC 5, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions and more
FromSoftware's trilogy of Armored Core games on the original PlayStation joins PlayStation Plus Premium.
March 12, 2025Source

'Pokemon Go' Maker Niantic Sells Off Gaming Division, Doubling Down on Geospatial AI & AR Tech
Niantic, the company behind hit mobile game Pokemon Go (2016), announced the sale of its gaming division to Scopely for $3.85 billion, confirming a previous Bloomberg report. Furthermore, the company now says it's focusing on advancing its AI-powered geospatial technology and AR tech.
March 12, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 11th, 2025

15 Insane Things Gamers Shot At Video Game Enemies
Viscerality is about more than just feel and sound; it's also about uniqueness.
March 11, 2025Source

Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary Celebrations Will Include "Various Projects"
Square Enix is planning to celebrate Chrono Trigger's 30th anniversary with various projects, according to a new post shared on social media today.
March 11, 2025Source

Dead by Daylight's new Tokyo Ghoul collaboration killer launches April 2
Behaviour Interactive breaks down how they brought a dark new take on Ken Kaneki to life.
March 11, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2 - Story, Release Date, And Everything We Know
Death Stranding 2 is shaping up to be another strange but captivating experience from Kojima Productions.
March 11, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -- Hideo Kojima Reveals Details on Decision to Cast Luca Marinelli
"Neil is an important role that replaces Cliff from Death Stranding 1. The fans would not be satisfied unless the casting surpassed Mads."
March 11, 2025Source or Source

Diablo 4 Lets You Claim Boss Powers For Yourself Next Season; PTR Opens Today
The Diablo IV 2.2.0 Public Test Realm (PTR) goes live today for a week, allowing players to test the features that will be available in the next season. By far the most interesting is the fact that after defeating certain bosses, adventurers will be able to claim some of their powers for their own.
March 11, 2025Source

(For Southeast Asia) Monster Hunter Wilds: ready for the hunt on Feb 28
Capcom details PS5 features, gameplay improvements from OBT and what's next on the game's roadmap.
March 11, 2025Source

Intergalactic Creative Director Wants to Tackle Themes of Being Lonely
Naughty Dog's Intergalactic will be its game in a while where players won't have an ally to rely on throughout the adventure.
March 11, 2025Source

Leaked Internal Sony Video Uses Horizon's Aloy to Show AI-Powered PlayStation Character Prototype
"This is just a glimpse of what is possible..."
March 11, 2025Source

PlayStation Is Working On AI-Powered Versions of their Characters; Parts of The Technology Can Run On PlayStation 5 With Little Overhead
Sony is working on AI-powered versions of PlayStation characters that can respond to voice input from the player during gameplay, a new leaked video revealed.
March 11, 2025Source

PlayStation Lead Architect Confirms AMD FSR 4 Is Coming To PS5 Pro
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is a mid-lifecycle upgrade for the aging PlayStation 5 (non-Pro), but it may have some important features added soon. Sony has worked closely with AMD on its graphics technology that powers its PS5 consoles, to a greater degree than first made evident. According to Mark Cerny, who spoke with Eurogamer, AMD's FSR 4 upscaling technology will be the "next evolution" of PSSR and will be coming to the PS5 Pro.
March 11, 2025Source

PS5 Pro to Implement FSR 4-Based AI Upscaling in 2026
Sony's ongoing collaboration with AMD through Project Amethyst is setting the stage for future enhancements in console graphics. Besides refining upscaling, this partnership may also boost ray tracing performance. The goal is to build a hardware architecture that makes the most of machine learning for graphics processing—a strategy that could influence the design of future consoles. Sony plans to keep current software frameworks compatible while rolling out improved image quality for upcoming titles.
March 11, 2025Source

PSSR in 2026 and beyond will match FSR 4 claims Mark Cerny
One of the many benefits touted by Sony regarding the PS5 Pro is its hardware support for the company's PSSR upscaler. While results for early adopters have been somewhat mixed, lead console architect Mark Cerny has promised that PSSR will continue to improve over time -- matching the recently-announced FSR 4 in quality by next year.
March 11, 2025Source

Sony demos an AI-powered PlayStation character
A since-deleted video shows Aloy from Horizon Forbidden West.
March 11, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 10th, 2025

Astro Bot PS5 Bundle Announced, Out This Week
The new PS5 bundle features a copy of critically-acclaimed platformer Astro Bot along with the console and one controller.
March 10, 2025Source

Blade And Soul NEO Review -- The Ultimate Grindhouse
Blade & Soul NEO is an Unreal Engine 4 remaster of the classic South Korean MMO Blade & Soul. Check out our thoughts on its western release.
March 10, 2025Source

Control Update Gives Everyone Previously PS4-Exclusive Hideo Kojima Mission
The graphics have been improved too.
March 10, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Introduces Its Own Solid Snake, Sort Of
Death Stranding 2 has a few nods to the Metal Gear Solid series, it seems.
March 10, 2025Source

Death Stranding Strands of Harmony Concert Tour Announced, Starts on November 8 in Sydney
The concert tour will go all over the world, kicking things off in Sydney in November and wrapping up in Toronto in 2026.
March 10, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 On PS5 Requires A Microsoft Account
You'll also need PlayStation Plus to access online features.
March 10, 2025Source or Source

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PS5 Rating Spotted, Suggesting Release Date Isn't Far Off
Treasure it.
March 10, 2025Source or Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 -- Patch 1.2 Goes Live on March 13th
The massive patch includes over 1,000 fixes, including improvements to NPCs and combat alongside modding and Barber Mode.
March 10, 2025Source

PlayStation Store: February 2025's top downloads
New releases Monster Hunter Wilds and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II topped the PS5 charts in February.
March 10, 2025Source

Spelunky 2 gets free PS5 upgrade with 120fps support
While the added power of the PS5 allows for last-gen games to look and run better thanks to the newer and faster hardware, its updated HDMI spec allows for even small indie games to receive notable benefits. In the case of Spelunky, the pixel-art platformer roguelike has now gotten a surprise PS5 update which brings support for 120fps.
March 10, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — March 9th, 2025

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches June 26, Collector's Edition revealed
All the news from today's SXSW 2025 Special Panel.
March 9, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 Requires a Microsoft Account
PS5 players must link their PlayStation Network account to a Microsoft account to play the open-world racing sim next month.
March 9, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 will require a Microsoft account on PS5
You'll be prompted to link your Microsoft account the first time you play.
March 9, 2025Source

God of War 20th Anniversary Panel Won't Have Any Announcements
Gallery Nucleus has confirmed another panel for March 22nd, but Sony Santa Monica dashes any hopes for potential new games.
March 9, 2025Source

Split Fiction Crosses 250,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
The critically acclaimed co-op action adventure has the second-highest player count for an Electronic Arts title on Steam.
March 9, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 28th, 2025

Beyond Good & Evil 2 Is Still Nowhere To Be Found, But Now There's An Astro Bot Cameo
Jade from Beyond Good & Evil is the latest gaming icon to make their way into Astro Bot. Does that make the wait for the prequel any less painful?
February 28, 2025Source

Every PS5 DualSense Controller Color You Can Buy Right Now
Add some color to your life.
February 28, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 will include ray tracing on PS5 Pro
Ever since Microsoft began to support the PlayStation with its games, the question has arisen as to whether the company would utilise all of the unique hardware in its competitor's console. It seems they are supporting all of it and more, with the upcoming Forza Horizon 5 confirmed to offer DualSense haptics on PS5 as well as ray tracing support for the PS5 Pro.
February 28, 2025Source

Indiana Jones reportedly coming to PS5 in April
Prior to its release on the Xbox Series X|S last year, Microsoft confirmed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle would also be swinging its way onto PS5 in 2025. While we have yet to get a concrete release date, one insider has now claimed that the game is planned for launch sometime this April.
February 28, 2025Source

Play Payday 3 on PlayStation Plus For Free This Weekend Before It's Gone
Subscribers won't be able to access this game and others after Monday.
February 28, 2025Source

Share of the Week: Pirates
Hoist the sails for these swashbuckling shares
February 28, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 18th, 2025

Former PlayStation Boss Says He Had "No Choice" But To Take Indies Job
"When Jim asked me to do the indie job, the choice was to do that or leave the company."
February 18, 2025Source

Karma: The Dark World out on PS5 March 27
Pollard Studio details PS5 Pro enhancements for its cinematic psychological thriller.
February 18, 2025Source

Play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and More Games on PlayStation Plus Now
Only PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can play these games on the service.
February 18, 2025Source

PS6 Launching In 2028 "Feels Right," Former PlayStation Boss Says
"If the next PlayStation comes out in 2028, that feels right to me."
February 18, 2025Source

Shuhei Yoshida "Had No Choice" But to Work With Indie Developers in PlayStation
Shuhei Yoshida had been moved from his position to working with first-party developers to instead focus on indie developers back in 2019.
February 18, 2025Source

Sony's recent PlayStation State of Play set new viewership records
Since their pivot to digital showcases, Sony has created two different and distinct online events -- those being their State of Plays and the more substantial PlayStation Showcases. Despite the former typically featuring lower-stakes announcements, the console maker's recent State of Play stream broke records with over 2 million concurrent viewers.
February 18, 2025Source

Xbox Showcases Will Now Have PlayStation And Nintendo Logos
Microsoft's multiplatform initiative takes another step.
February 18, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — February 17th, 2025

Excellent PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Implementation in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is not Based On Its Latest Version; UE4 Games Require Additional Work to Support Latest Versions
The PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR upscaler is undergoing some rather quick development, as the solid implementation seen in a recent game isn't based on the latest version of the upscaler.
February 17, 2025Source

Exoborne Interview -- Progression, Playtest Response, Special Abilities, and More
Studio co-founder and Exoborne narrative director Martin Hultberg was kind enough to answer some burning questions we had about the game.
February 17, 2025Source

Promise Mascot Agency PS5 demo out today
Manage mascots and solve mysteries in this open world RPG.
February 17, 2025Source

Revenue From Xbox Releases on PlayStation is Helping Fund More Games -- Phil Spencer
Spencer also spoke about how its growth in Asian markets came down to players on PC and cloud gaming rather than consoles.
February 17, 2025Source

Sony reportedly planning to host a PlayStation Showcase this Summer
Since their pivot to digital showcases, Sony has created two different and distinct online events -- those being their State of Plays and the more substantial PlayStation Showcases. Following the console maker's recent SoP, Sony is reportedly planning to host a full-on PlayStation Showcase later this Summer.
February 17, 2025Source

Why You Should Play Monster Hunter: World Before Wilds
The best place to start your Monster Hunter adventure.
February 17, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 14th, 2025

Astro Bot update brings new levels, PS5 Pro support and more
Since its release back in September of last year, Team Asobi have kept Astro Bot fresh with new levels, speed run challenges and more. Following a teaser for new content during a recent PlayStation Tournaments event, Team Asobi have now officially announced and released their first update for Astro Bot in 2025 -- bringing 5 new levels; special bots; PS5 Pro support and more.
February 14, 2025Source or Watch Video

Linux 6.15 To Ensure PlayStation 5 Controllers Use The Correct Driver
A change queued up by an Amazon engineer ahead of the upcoming Linux 6.15 kernel cycle will ensure that PlayStation 5 controllers on Linux load with the correctly desired driver.
February 14, 2025Source

Metal Eden -- New Video Showcases 20 Minutes of Fast-Paced Gameplay
The footage shows off a host of things about Metal Eden, including its environments, some of the enemies the players can face, and even some weapons.
February 14, 2025Source or Watch Video

Midnight Black PS5 Accessories Are Out Soon (Preorders Live)
You want it darker.
February 14, 2025Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 508: Come Back Stronger
This week the team chats about the biggest reveals from State of Play.
February 14, 2025Source

Overwatch 2 Season 15 Starts February 18th, Adds Perks and Brings Back Loot Boxes
Heroes will soon be able to unlock Minor and Major Perks throughout a match, significantly altering their abilities and playstyles.
February 14, 2025Source or Watch Video

PlayStation 5 has officially sold over 75 million units
The PlayStation 5 generation has been an interesting one for Sony. Released during the heights of the COVID pandemic, the console maker struggled to meet the strong levels of demand for the PS5 -- with the shortage remaining for almost 3 years. That said, since then sales have more than recovered, with the PS5 now officially selling over 75 million units.
February 14, 2025Source

Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness Remastered is what happens when you restore an unfinished PS2 disaster
Restored content, updated character models, improved(?) textures, new features, and returning bugs bless this remaster of Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness, which famously launched in an unfinished state for the PS2 in 2003.
February 14, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 10th, 2025

All PS Plus members to get 5 extra days of service for free following PSN outage
The PlayStation Network recently suffered from its biggest down period in well over a decade -- second only to the infamous 2011 PSN outage. While not nearly as severe (lasting less than 24 hours), Sony has offered an apology to players, giving all PS Plus subscribers 5 extra days of service for free.
February 10, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Trailer Teased by Hideo Kojima Posting 10 Seconds
Hideo Kojima has continued teasing the next trailer for Death Stranding 2, announcing that this one is currently in the main sound mixing stage.
February 10, 2025Source

Destiny 2's Sundered Doctrine Dungeon Will Get Another Weekend With Contest Mode Enabled
The World First race is over but Bungie will provide another Contest Mode opportunity to players following the recent PSN outage.
February 10, 2025Source

Hogwarts Legacy -- New Content And Refreshed Version are Under Development -- Rumour
Avalanche and WB Games had previously also confimed that a sequel for Hogwarts Legacy was in the works.
February 10, 2025Source

Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Gets Extra 24 Hours After PSN Outage
Time for another swing.
February 10, 2025Source

Monster Hunter Wilds responds to PSN outage — extending the second open beta test period to compensate its players
Capcom is extending the test period for Monster Hunter Wilds' by one extra day after a recent PlayStation Network downtime.
February 10, 2025Source

Spooked by the 2011 PSN Hack, Some PlayStation Customers Want Sony to Say Exactly What Went Wrong With PSN Over the Weekend
Down this time.
February 10, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 7th, 2025

Share of the Week: Climb
Players climb to new heights
February 7, 2025Source

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Early Access Review
Shuto thrill.
February 7, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 5th, 2025

Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold are Coming to PS5
Changing strategy.
February 5th, 2025Source

Best PS5 and PlayStation Deals Today (February 2025)
Score discounts on games, storage, and more.
February 5th, 2025Source

Cloudheim Announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
What if Link didn't have to adventure alone all the time?
February 5th, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach -- Hideo Kojima Teases Editing New Trailer
Kojima is "sitting at the editing desk for the first time in a year", and possibly implying a trailer at the rumored upcoming State of Play.
February 5th, 2025Source

Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida reveals first Nintendo PlayStation game would have been a space shooter
In the years since Nintendo walked away from its deal with Sony to create a disc-based add-on for the Super Nintendo, there have been lingering questions about whether or not Sony ever got to develop anything for the platform. While we initially didn't even think the console had been made, a discovery in 2015 revealed that Sony was actually fairly close to unleashing the device onto the public.
February 5th, 2025Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Tech Analysis -- PS5 versus PC Comparison, Graphics Overview and More
The open-world medieval action RPG surpasses all expectations on PC and PS5, delivering strong performance and fidelity.
February 5th, 2025Source or Watch Video

Prepare Your Planning Permits As DIG VR Heads To PS VR2 & Steam This March
Just Add Water's comedic construction simulator, DIG VR, makes its PlayStation VR2 and Steam debut this March.
February 5th, 2025Source

The decline of Halo: a brief history — and why launching on PlayStation could be exactly what the franchise needs
Halo spent a decade soaring from one success to the next, but things have changed.
February 5th, 2025Source

WWE 2K25 Q&A -- On The Bloodline Showcase, The Island Hub Skipping PC, PS5 Pro, More
Following the success of WWE 2K24, which many (myself included) considered the best entry in the series in years, developer Visual Concepts is looking to keep the momentum going. Fronted by cover star Roman Reigns, WWE 2K25 serves up a Bloodline-focused 2K Showcase, The Island hub, intergender wrestling, and more.
February 5th, 2025Source

Xbox and Nintendo Spurred the Two Scariest Moments of Former PlayStation Exec Shuhei Yoshida's Career
"That was the biggest shock."
February 5th, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — February 3rd, 2025

Apple & Sony Reportedly Still Working To Bring PS VR2 Controllers Support To Vision Pro
Apple & Sony Reportedly Still Working To Bring PS VR2 Controllers Support To Vision Pro
February 3rd, 2025Source or Source

Battlefield Labs Testing Environment Announced; First Pre-Alpha Footage of Next Entry Shown in New Video
Battlefield Labs, a new testing environment created to help develop the next entry in the series, was announced today with a new video that also features pre-alpha footage of the yet-to-be-officially announced game.
February 3rd, 2025Source

Former PlayStation Boss Is Optimistic About Xbox's Multiplatform Strategy
"Multiplatform is a strategy."
February 3rd, 2025Source or Watch Video

Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Says Sony Can't Get Away With Making PS6 Disc-less
"I think it would be hard for them."
February 3rd, 2025Source

Former PlayStation Exec Explains Why Michel Ancel's Wild Was Canceled
Ex-Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida shares some insight into the cancelation of Michel Ancel's ambitious open-world game Wild.
February 3rd, 2025Source

Former Sony Exec Believes PlayStation 6 Will Retain Optical Disc Support
A former chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment USA—Shawn Layden—has shared his views regarding current and future PlayStation product landscapes. In an interview conducted by podcaster Reece Reilly (of KIWI TALKZ), the American businessman was asked about Microsoft's recent-ish release of all-digital Xbox home consoles. Layden believes that Sony will not copy its main rival's homework—the heavily rumored "PlayStation 6" could launch in two forms: with an optical drive, or without.
February 3rd, 2025Source

Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PlayStation 5 this Spring
Back in August, we began to hear rumours that Microsoft was planning to bring Playground Games' Forza Horizon 5 to PlayStation -- following on from the likes of Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves. Reports later claimed that this port had been internally delayed, but not cancelled. Finally, seemingly out of nowhere, Forza Horizon 5 has officially been announced for PS5.
February 3rd, 2025Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review -- Taking the Crown
A spectacular medieval RPG filled to the brim with quality hand-crafted content. The main quest is not to be skipped.
February 3rd, 2025Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 reviews and Metacritic scores are in — Here's what everyone's saying about the medieval RPG
Henry's come to see us once again, but how is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 actually reviewing?
February 3rd, 2025Source

Next PlayStation 'State of Play' stream coming next week
A new State of Play event is reportedly just around the corner, potentially bringing a few exciting announcements and updates later this month.
February 3rd, 2025Source

OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome Delisted From Steam and Xbox Store
Roll7's titles are still available to purchase on the PlayStation Store, though it's unknown when they'll return for PC and Xbox.
February 3rd, 2025Source

Players' Choice: Vote for January 2025's best new game
It's time to vote for your favorite gaming experience from the first month of 2025.
February 3rd, 2025Source

PlayStation 6 Won't Be A Completely Discless Console Due to Sony's Huge Global Market, Shawn Layden Says
An all-digital future may still be far away for Sony, as the PlayStation 6 will likely not be a completely discless console, according to SIE Worldwide Studios' former CEO Shawn Layden.
February 3rd, 2025Source

PlayStation State Of Play Set To Air Later This Month - Report
It's reportedly during the week of Valentine's Day.
February 3rd, 2025Source or Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 24th, 2025

Into Black Confirms PlayStation VR2 Plans As New Update Expands Localizations
Co-op action adventure game Into Black is getting a PlayStation VR2 port, and new localizations are now available in update 1.5.
January 24th, 2025Source

PlayStation 5 Pro sales are outpacing the PS4 Pro's
After a great deal of leaks, rumours and speculation the PlayStation 5 Pro is finally here. While the console has received some criticism due to its price tag, the mid-gen refresh seems to be succeeding with its intended target audience, currently "performing slightly stronger than the pre-orders of the PS4 Pro during the same period."
January 24th, 2025Source or Source

Share of the Week: Wuthering Waves
Players highlight the cast of this colorful RPG.
January 24th, 2025Source

Sony Shares PSVR 2's Most Downloaded Games of 2025
Sony released its annual wrap-up of top downloads across its various PlayStation platforms for 2024. And while there hasn't been a lot of movement in comparison to PSVR 2's first year, we can't really say we're particularly surprised at the outcome.
January 24th, 2025Source

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 Battle and Story Demos Out Now on PS4 and PS5
The Battle demo allows you to play through the Märchen Garten with two unique parties, while the Story demo covers the beginning.
January 24th, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — January 22nd, 2025

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 — first details revealed, live Jan 28
The next season introduces five Multiplayer maps, more than six new weapons, a new Zombies map, Valentine's Day-themed modes, and more.
January 22nd, 2025Source

DC Universe Online introduces new chapter-based story arcs next week
Next week's powerful new Light and Rain story arc begins with a dark new undertaking.
January 22nd, 2025Source

GTA 6 Parody Game Pulled From PSN, Resurfaces On Steam
Developer Violarte says the game has undergone changes that ensure the game falls firmly in parody territory.
January 22nd, 2025Source

President of Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank Dev Insomniac Announces Retirement from PlayStation
End of an era.
January 22nd, 2025Source

Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles launches tomorrow -- cheat codes and modernized controls revealed
Featuring full breakdown of classic and modern controls.
January 22nd, 2025Source

What's next for Insomniac Games
Get to know Insomniac's new studio co-heads.
January 22nd, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 20th, 2025

Astro Bot -- Surprise New Level Revealed During Speedrunning Tournament
The new Astro Bot level looks incredibly challenging and is themed around players dealing with water and ice using slow-mo.
January 20th, 2025Source

Bend Studio Dev Says 'We Still Plan on Creating Cool S**t' After Sony Live Service Cancelation
What next for PlayStation Studios?
January 20th, 2025Source

PSVR 2 Team Shooter 'Firewall Ultra' Gets Update to Attract Newcomers After Year-long Abandonment
Firewall Ultra (2023), the tactical team shooter, hasn't seen an update since developer First Contact Entertainment shut down in late 2023, or just four months after the game's release on PSVR 2. Now, Sony has dropped a patch out of the blue, tweaking incentives to get new players in... for who knows what reason.
January 20th, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 17th, 2025

Concord's Failure Prompted Sony to Cancel Live-Service Projects -- Rumor
GiantBomb's Jeff Grubb reports that Sony is "shell-shocked" by Concord, and it's "going around to every studio, reassessing every project."
January 17th, 2025Source

Diablo IV Season of Witchcraft Adds the Armory, Witchy Powers, and a New Storyline on the Tree of Whispers
Yesterday, Blizzard hosted a developer live stream to reveal many new details about Diablo IV Season of Witchcraft, scheduled to go live on public servers on January 21 at 10 AM Pacific Time. Arguably, the biggest addition is the long-awaited Armory feature, which allows players to seamlessly change from different saved builds when they are in towns.
January 17th, 2025Source

Ex-PlayStation Exec Says He Would Have "Resisted" Sony's Live-Service Push
Shuhei Yoshida also says "nobody" expected Helldivers 2 to become a hit.
January 17th, 2025Source or Watch Video

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 506: Marvelous Start
The cast returns for the year's first show and talks Marvel Rivals.
January 17th, 2025Source

PlayStation Legend Shuhei Yoshida 'Would've Tried to Resist' Sony's Live Service Push
"Maybe that's one of the reasons they removed me from the first-party!"
January 17th, 2025Source

PlayStation State of Play planned for February, according to insider
For the past couple years, Sony has hosted many State of Play streams, showing off new and upcoming games at a pretty regular cadence. One of the console maker's favourite times to premiere such streams has been during the month of February. It seems Sony will be continuing this trend, as insiders have now claimed that an upcoming State of Play will indeed arrive some time next month.
January 17th, 2025Source

Shuhei Yoshida Would Have Pushed Back Against Live-Service Focus at PlayStation
Having left PlayStation after 31 years, Shuhei Yoshida speaks about how he would have opposed the company's push for live-service games.
January 17th, 2025Source

Sony's Shuhei Yoshida: "I'm Sorry I Was Wrong" About PlayStation VR2
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida is "sorry" for being "wrong" about PS VR2, though described his work on the original headset as "the most fun I had".
January 17th, 2025Source

Sony axes two more live service games
The projects were from Bluepoint and Bend Studio, but neither studio will be closed.
January 17th, 2025Source

Vampire Survivors will be rolling out cross-save across all platforms, and tease ambitious plans for 2025
Cross-save, a Vampire Survivors movie, more DLC, oh my!
January 17th, 2025Source or Watch Video

VR Platformer No More Rainbows Jumps Onto PlayStation VR2
No More Rainbows, a VR platformer where you can only move using your hands, is now available on PlayStation VR2.
January 17th, 2025Source or Watch Video

Gaming — Playstation — January 13th, 2025

Best PS5 Accessories
Now that the PS5 has been out for more than a few years, more and more people have gotten their hands on one. If you're a new PS5 owner or just someone who hasn't yet really treated yourself to any of the accessories that were designed for it, there's no better time to do so with how many accessories are now available. We've rounded up a list of what we believe to be the best accessories you can pick up for the PS5, and they range in price in addition to being for a variety of different uses.
January 13th, 2025Source

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Seemingly in the Crunch Phase
Kojima Productions founder Hideo Kojima discussed how development is currently in its most physically and mentally demanding phase.
January 13th, 2025Source

Dynasty Warriors: Origins -- hands-on report
The latest entry reaches new heights with a dramatic story and large-scale battlefields.
January 13th, 2025Source

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review -- A Compelling Reboot
A mus(ou) play for fans, and the most compelling entry for newcomers yet
January 13th, 2025Source

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review -- Army Of One
Dynasty Warriors: Origins evolves the long-running series, meshing its hack-and-slash core with an action-oriented slant that enhances its extravagant warfare.
January 13th, 2025Source

Dynasty Warriors: Origins review -- Omega Force finds its way into the heart of this Dynasty Warriors veteran
Even without the ability to play as some of my favorite characters, the new formula feeds my soul in ways I never thought possible.
January 13th, 2025Source

New Sony Patent Could Use AI and a Camera Pointed at Your Fingers to Work Out What Button You'll Press Next
Full control.
January 13th, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 10th, 2025

Halo Coming To Switch 2 And PS5 In 2025 Alongside Gears, Flight Sim, And More - Report
It's also been reported that Final Fantasy 7 Remake, MS Flight Simulator 2024, Hellblade 2, and Gears of War could show up on rival consoles.
January 10th, 2025Source

Need a Disc Drive or Stand for Your PS5 Pro? Here's Where to Find Them
Wait, it's not included?
January 10th, 2025Source

Players' Choice -- Marvel Rivals voted December 2024's top new game
Your votes have spoken: Marvel Rivals (super) hero team-based shooter takes Players' Choice for December. Congrats to NetEase Games!
January 10th, 2025Source

PlayStation Store: December 2024's top downloads
Sci-fi horror and superheroic clashes weigh in as Alien: Rogue Incursion and Marvel Rivals debut.
January 10th, 2025Source

PS5 Rumored to Also Get Gears of War, Hellblade II, and Age of Mythology from Microsoft
PS5 users might be treated to a full wave of Xbox games in 2025 as Microsoft continues its third-party push. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle by MachineGames is coming in Spring 2025, and DOOM: The Dark Ages will be available on PS5 at launch, but there's a lot more coming from Microsoft-owned studios.
January 10th, 2025Source

PS5 Slim Fortnite Cobalt Star Edition Back In Stock And Discounted
The limited-edition PS5 Slim bundle is back down to its Black Friday prices.
January 10th, 2025Source

Share of the Year 2025
We take a look back at players' favorite shares from last year
January 10th, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 9th, 2025

Revenge of the Savage Planet: revealing a new '90s-inspired planet
Raccoon Logic details how game shows and pinball machines influenced its design and gameplay.
January 9th, 2025Source

Sony unveils Midnight Black PS5 accessories collection
With the PlayStation 5 well into its mid-lifecycle, we have seen Sony begin to release an increasing number of custom accessory variants. Arriving in February, the 'Midnight Black collection' offers a matte black colourwave for all currently available PS5 accessories.
January 9th, 2025Source

The Last of Us Part 2 on PC requires a PSN account, too
It's unclear why you'd need a PlayStation Network account to play a single-player game on your PC.
January 9th, 2025Source

Tomb Raider: series retrospective
From dinosaurs to cult laden lost islands -- fancy a tomb raiding trip across Lara Croft's history on PlayStation?
January 9th, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 8th, 2025

15 of PlayStation's Biggest Fails in Recent Years
Sony has been a juggernaut with its console sales and award-winning exclusives, but there have been more than a few stumbles.
January 8th, 2025Source

PlayStation Introduces Midnight Black PS5 Accessories Collection
The latest PS5 accessories get a new look with the Midnight Black Collection - bringing the galaxy-inspired Midnight Black colorway to the PlayStation Portal remote player, DualSense Edge wireless controller, Pulse Elite wireless headset, and Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. These accessories perfectly complement the Midnight Black PS5 accessories already available, including the DualSense wireless controller and PS5 console covers.
January 8th, 2025Source or Watch Video

Sony's Afeela 1 feels like a PlayStation 4 in the PS5 era
Like bringing a tired old gaming system to a next-gen console war.
January 8th, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 7th, 2025

Ghost of Tsushima to get anime adaptation
Series will focus on the game's multiplayer mode Legends, will premiere on Crunchyroll in 2027
January 7th, 2025Source

Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Announced, Airs in 2027 on Crunchyroll
Created with Aniplex, the anime will bring "traditional samurai aesthetics to life with cinematic storytelling and striking visuals."
January 7th, 2025Source

More Midnight Black PlayStation 5 accessories unveiled, launching in February
Some of the higher-end PlayStation accessories that Sony offers fans are about to expand again, this time with a fresh color scheme. The "galaxy-inspired" Midnight Black editions of the PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge, Pulse Explore, and Pulse Elite are the latest announcements.
January 7th, 2025Source or Watch Video

New Midnight Black Collection of PS5 accessories launches next month
The collection includes PlayStation Portal, DualSense Edge, Pulse Explore and Pulse Elite.
January 7th, 2025Source or

PS5 Midnight Black Collection Revealed - DualSense Edge, PlayStation Portal, And More
The four new Midnight Black PlayStation hardware and accessories release February 20, and you can preorder starting January 16.
January 7th, 2025Source

Sony announces Midnight Black collection for PS5 accessories
Sony's DualSense Edge controller and a few other accessories are getting new colors with the company's announcement of the Midnight Black collection. In the midst of all its CES 2025 announcements, Sony took to its official PlayStation blog to announce the Midnight Black colors for the DualSense Edge controller, the Pulse Explore earbuds, the Pulse Elite headset, and the PlayStation Portal. All of these accessories are only currently available in White with the exception of the Limited Edition 30th Anniversary models, most of which are impossible to get at this point.
January 7th, 2025Source

Sony reveals movies based on Helldivers II and Horizon Zero Dawn
Sony has been pretty busy at CES this year with all kinds of announcements for new consumer electronics, but that hasn't stopped it from squeezing in some tiny tidbits related to its PlayStation IP, which includes movies based on Helldivers II and Horizon Zero Dawn.
January 7th, 2025Source

Sony is giving the PS5's accessories an all-black makeover
Now your PlayStation Portal, DualSense controllers, and headphones can all match.
January 7th, 2025Source or Watch Video

Sony's latest PS5 Midnight Black accessories arrive next month
Black controllers and earphones make my knees weak.
January 7th, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 6th, 2025

Naughty Dog Founder Reveals Budgets Of Original Games And Why They Sold To Sony
Ballooning development costs is a "systemic issue" in the video game industry, Andy Gavin says.
January 6th, 2025Source or Watch Video

Valorant Showcases Ballistics Expert Tejo in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Tejo will be joining the Valorant roster in the first Act of Episode 10, which is slated to be the first major update this year.
January 6th, 2025Source or Source

Welcome to PlayStation: 34 must-play games across the generations on PlayStation Plus
Demons, deities, apes, assassins, and more -- enter an interactive history of PlayStation with PlayStation Plus.
January 6th, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 3rd, 2025

Falcom Confirms Unannounced Trails, Ys Titles and PS5 Port in Development
The developer already has a busy year ahead with The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and more.
January 3rd, 2025Source

First Call of Duty Update of 2025 Ushers in Squid Game Crossover, Increases Mantle Speeds, and Adds a New Wildcard
Green light.
January 3rd, 2025Source

Microsoft May Bring "All Their Big Games" To PS5, Analyst Says
2025 could be the year Microsoft goes "all-in" on its multiplatform strategy, a video game analyst has said.
January 3rd, 2025Source

Primal Carnage: Evolution Gets New Trailer Announcing 2025 Release on PS4
The sequel to Primal Carnage: Extinction will support up to 16 players in multiplayer and features more dinosaurs to control.
January 3rd, 2025Source or Watch Video

Rockstar office janitor linked to GTA 6 leak
Video game leaks come from all kinds of unlikely places. We've seen plans for a Tomb Raider game leaked due to someone leaving their laptop open on a train. Other leaks have happened simply by walking into the bars near game studio offices. The most recent GTA 6 reveal makes the list for unusual leaks, as it appears to have come from an office janitor.
January 3rd, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 2nd, 2025

PlayStation 5 PlayStation 3 Native Emulation Possibility is Being Researched and Prototyped
Native emulation of PlayStation 3 games on PlayStation 5 could become a reality in the future, as the possibility is reportedly being researched and prototyped.
January 2nd, 2025Source

PS3 Emulation Seemingly in Development at Studio Behind Bringing PlayStation Classics to PS Plus
Implicit Conversions recently added "PlayStation 3 Emulator" to its public roadmap, though it may only be in the research phase.
January 2nd, 2025Source

Russia Struggles To Develop 'Groundbreaking' Game Console To Rival Xbox And PlayStation
Russia's invasion of Ukraine began almost three years ago, and there's no end in sight. As the war drags on, Russia also has to cope with the international fallout that has seen numerous Western companies pull out of the country. Putin's government is now pushing self-sufficiency goals across numerous industries, including gaming. The government last year ordered the development of a homegrown game console, but a new report claims Russia's efforts are falling far short of existing game platforms.
January 2nd, 2025Source

The Stanley Parable, Need for Speed and Suicide Squad come to PlayStation Plus
The first wave of PlayStation Plus games have been announced for 2025. Starting on January 7th, PS+ Essential subscribers will get access to three more games, including a Need for Speed classic and the biggest failed live-service game of 2024 (no, not Concord).
January 2nd, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — January 1st, 2025

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for Jan 2025: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered, The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Happy New Year! Kick off your 2025 gaming sessions by taking on (and taking out) a league of corrupted super heroes, race on both sides of the law and escape office life with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January.
January 1st, 2025Source or Source

The first PlayStation Plus games of 2025 include The Stanley Parable and Suicide Squad

Two updated games from a decade ago plus the latest live-service flop.
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January 1st, 2025Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 31st, 2024

Best PS5 games
The PS5 may still be somewhat new and that means there aren't a large number of PS5-only games out for it yet, but there are plenty to get players started, and we decided to put together a list of the best PS5 games worth your money if you own the console, or plan to get one soon. Should you have been on the receiving end of one for a gift or if you've had one since launch day, or any time in between then and now, these are the best PS5 games that the console has to offer you at this point in time.
December 31st, 2024Source

Infinity Nikki -- Everything You Need to Know
Planning to jump into Infinity Nikki? Here's everything you need to know about it.
December 31st, 2024Source

PALEOPHAGE -- The Next Dino Crisis?
LogDev's upcoming PALEOPHAGE feels like a revival of the long forgotten Dino Crisis, but will it manage to deliver the goods?
December 31st, 2024Source

PlayStation emulation is now possible on the GameCube
Never put it past dedicated modding communities to make older consoles run on a wide range of hardware. Once we started to get into 3D consoles, the desire to play older games on newer hardware increased and it was up to fan communities to make that wish a reality. While the GameCube has never been particularly popular for old-school emulation, there have been plenty of attempts over the years to get older consoles running on it. We can now add PlayStation to the list.
December 31st, 2024Source or Watch Video

PlayStation still focused on live-service despite Concord flop
While Sony has slowed down on some of its active live service game projects, cancelling a good number of them after acquiring Bungie, the company isn't bowing out of this market entirely yet. Concord's failure was not the final nail in the coffin, as confirmed by PlayStation's co-CEO, Herman Hulst.
December 31st, 2024Source

Six Urgent Requests To Rockstar For GTA 6 Online, From Gamers
I have played a lot of GTA V's online component, simply referred to officially as "Grand Theft Auto Online." The mode has evolved tremendously since its launch in 2013, and yet, like most long-lived live service games, it still carries immense cruft from the era of its creation.
December 31st, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 30th, 2024

Bloodborne Remaster Project End of 2024 Montage Showcases Stunning Visual Improvements; ShadPS4 0.5.1 Makes Two More PS4 Exclusives Playable on PC
Among the best and most unexpected modding projects to launch this year was the Bloodborne Remaster Project, which brings some stunning visual improvements to one of the most popular role-playing games released this year, as highlighted by a new video shared online.
December 30th, 2024Source

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Issues Will Be Fixed In The Near Future
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR issues will be fixed in the near future, according to one of the game's developers.
December 30th, 2024Source

Eleven great games to kick off 2025
Starting the new year with a bang.
December 30th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Series Could Cease to Be a PlayStation Console Exclusive in 2025
The Final Fantasy VII Remake series could cease to be a PlayStation console exclusive in 2025, judging from some recent statements.
December 30th, 2024Source

The best PS5 games in 2024
PlayStation had a rocky 2024 but still put out some great games.
December 30th, 2024Source

The Elder Scrolls 6 -- 14 Things You May Not Know
The biggest The Elder Scrolls 6 rumors and facts you may not know.
December 30th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 29th, 2024

What to Expect from PlayStation in 2025
2024 was a bit of a bumpy road for PlayStation. Things started out well with the surprise success of Helldivers 2, the critically acclaimed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and the slick action duo of Stellar Blade and Black Myth: Wukong. But things took a downward turn in the summer thanks to Concord's (failure to) launch. The doomed hero shooter and subsequent closing of developer Firewalk Studios was certainly a low point for Sony, even if a delightful little robot did his best to brighten the mood in the fantastic Astro Bot.
December 29th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 27th, 2024

Microsoft's potential answer to the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller revealed in patent
A new haptic feedback and trigger system to challenge Sony?
December 27th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Black Myth: Wukong Patch Features Solid PSSR Implementation in Unreal Engine 5
The Black Myth: Wukong PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR upscaler implementation is among the best we have seen to date for an Unreal Engine 5-powered game, according to an in-depth analysis shared online
December 27th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 26th, 2024

5 gaming trends across PlayStation in 2024
There were a lot of great games on PlayStation this year -- here are some of the trends that emerged from a selection of 2024's best titles.
December 26th, 2024Source

Sony PS5 Pro -- 1 Month In: Should YOU Upgrade? (Pros & Cons)
The highly anticipated PS5 Pro has now been available for a full month, promising a range of enhanced features and capabilities designed to take your gaming experience to the next level. With promises of boosted performance, expanded storage options, and a more compact, sleeker design, the PS5 Pro has generated significant buzz among the gaming community. But after a month of real-world use, does it truly live up to the hype? More importantly, is it the right upgrade choice for your specific gaming needs and setup?
December 26th, 2024Source or Watch Video

The best PS5 accessories for 2025
Plus some of our favorite games for the console, too.
December 26th, 2024Source

The best PS5 games for 2025: Top PlayStation titles to play right now
Load up your console with these excellent games.
December 26th, 2024Source

Top Must-Have Gaming Accessories For Your Shiny New Xbox Or PlayStation 5 Console
With Christmas behind us, there is a chance you're now playing on your new Microsoft Xbox Series X|S or Sony PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 5 Pro system. While those consoles are great on their own, there are some great accessories out there that will bring your gaming to the next level. While most holiday sales are behind us, there are still a few good deals to be had. These recommendations below are also items I own and/or have used extensively.
December 26th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 20th, 2024

Genshin Impact Version 5.3 adds The Raging Battle Churns
Join Mavuika and Citlali in standing against Natlan's fate, and reunite with the people of Liyue to celebrate Lantern Rite and another year in Teyvat.
December 20th, 2024Source

Helldivers 2 Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller Is Up For Preorder
The Helldivers 2-themed DualSense controller is exclusive to PlayStation Direct and is bound to sell out fast.
December 20th, 2024Source

IGN UK Podcast 779: The Alternative Movie and TV Awards 2024
The film and TV awards nobody else dares to give out.
December 20th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Cyberpunk 2077 Patch is Not Coming Likely Due to Lack of Real Path to Improve Image Quality on the System
Cyberpunk 2077 is not getting a PlayStation 5 Pro patch likely due to the lack of a real path to improve image quality on the system.
December 20th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Share of the Week: Astro Bot -- Winter Wonder
Holiday cheer comes to Astro Bot.
December 20th, 2024Source

Subside Reaches PlayStation VR2 Today With PS5 Pro Enhancements
Subside brings the aquatic VR experience to PlayStation VR2 today with PS5 Pro enhancements, and a free demo is out now.
December 20th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 16th, 2024

Alan Wake 2 Update Lets You Disable The PS5 Pro's Most Defining Feature
The latest patch for Alan Wake 2 lets you turn off PSSR in favor of FSR in order to clean up image quality.
December 16th, 2024Source

Dead Island 2 PS5 Pro Q&A -- Same Settings as PC's High Preset
Dead Island 2 was one of those games that fans had lost all hopes of being able to play due to all the trouble it went through. Originally, the game was developed by Yager Development, and I even got to play a preview build at Gamescom 2014. Not long after that, however, publisher Deep Silver announced the removal of Yager, which was replaced by British studio Sumo Digital. Three and a half years later, the same happened once again when Deep Silver's own Dambuster Studios replaced Sumo.
December 16th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Hideki Kamiya is Back! After Surprise Okami 2 Announcement, What's Behind His New Studio Clovers?
"I was in a position where I shouldered quite a lot at PlatinumGames."
December 16th, 2024Source

New Alan Wake 2 Patch Improves PS5 Pro Enhancements
Today, Remedy Entertainment announced the release of a new patch for Alan Wake 2. Version 1.27 is mainly aimed at improving the PlayStation 5 Pro support for the survival horror game.
December 16th, 2024Source

Subside Reaches PlayStation VR2 Today With PS5 Pro Enhancements
Subside brings the aquatic VR experience to PlayStation VR2 today with PS5 Pro enhancements, and a free demo is out now.
December 16th, 2024Source

Tekken 8's Final Fantasy 16 Collaboration Has Roots That Go Back Decades
"Back around Tekken 3, a lot of our staff left the team and actually went to Square"
December 16th, 2024Source

The Morning After: PlayStation versus Xbox in 2024
We retest the two console giants.
December 16th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 13th, 2024

Enhanced SK hynix Platinum P51 PCIe 5.0 SSD Released in South Korea
SK hynix has introduced the updated Platinum P51 PCIe 5.0 solid-state drive (SSD) in South Korea, featuring improved specifications compared to its initial announcement in March. The new model offers a sequential read speed of 14.7 gigabytes per second (GB/s), up from 13.5 GB/s, and a sequential write speed increased to 13.4 GB/s from 11.5 GB/s. Additionally, the SSD delivers random input/output operations per second (IOPS) of up to 2,300,000 for reads and 2,400,000 for writes.
December 13th, 2024Source or Source

Helldivers 2 Urban Legends Warbond drops today
Includes SQC-19 Stun Lance melee weapon, A/FLAM-40 Flame Sentry, new armor options and more.
December 13th, 2024Source

Hironobu Sakaguchi interview: Fantasian Neo Dimension, Final Fantasy and 20 years of Mistwalker
A wide ranging interview with the Father of Final Fantasy to mark his latest title's launch on PS5.
December 13th, 2024Source

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Has "the Deepest Gameplay in Naughty Dog's History", Inspired by Akira and Cowboy Bebop
The game is set in an alternate version of our universe, where space travel saw significant advancements starting in 1986.
December 13th, 2024Source

Naughty Dog Fans Already Think They've Worked Out Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's Cast
Stars.
December 13th, 2024Source

Naughty Dog reveals new game 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet'
While we typically only see one or two 'major' game announcements at The Game Awards each year, Geoff Keighley was able to outdo himself this year. Not only did we get reveals for games like The Witcher 4 and Borderlands 4, but we also got entirely unexpected announcements, including the reveal of Naughty Dog's next game.
December 13th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Naughty Dog Says Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Is Its Wildest Game Yet
The Game Awards was chock full of new game announcements, including the latest project from famed development studio Naughty Dog. One of PlayStation's crown jewels, the studio has been cooking up something special the last few years. Their new game is titled Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, which studio head Neil Druckmann is calling "our wildest, most creative story yet."
December 13th, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 504: Celebrating 30 Years of PlayStation (Part 4)
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi stops by to discuss his latest game Fantasian Neo Dimension.
December 13th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 review (2024): A smaller console with a bigger game library
Four years on, Sony's console has a big lead over its rival.
December 13th, 2024Source

Shadow of the Colossus, Ico Director Fumito Ueda New Unnamed Project Revealed With a New Trailer
Fumito Ueda, the man behind excellent games like Shadow of the Colossus, Ico, and The Last Guardian, is working on a new project with his team genDESIGN.
December 13th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Turok: Origins announced for PS5 -- first gameplay details
Saber Interactive looks back on the classic franchise's history and discusses co-op in the upcoming title.
December 13th, 2024Source

Yakuza / Like a Dragon Fans Are Already Theorizing What the Heck RGG Studio's Project Century Is
Ryu Ga Gotoku revealed Project Century at The Game Awards 2024 last night and Yakuza / Like a Dragon fans are already deep in the theorizing phase to figure out what the heck it actually is.
December 13th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 10th, 2024

Beat Saber's Metallica Music Pack out today
Get ready to shred with the biggest and most challenging music pack to date.
December 10th, 2024Source

Black Myth: Wukong 1.0.12.16581 Patch Introduces Highly Requested Map Feature, Performance Improvements and More
A new Black Myth: Wukong patch was deployed today on PC and PlayStation 5, introducing a highly requested feature, new content, PC-specific fixes, improved ray tracing performance, and more.
December 10th, 2024Source

Black Myth: Wukong Update Will Add Boss Rush, Journeyer's Charts, and New Armor Set
Players can earn new rewards from completing the Gauntlet of Legends or rematch against any defeated boss at higher difficulties.
December 10th, 2024Source

CDPR, Where is the PS5 Pro Patch for Cyberpunk 2077?
A lot of games are getting PS5 Pro patches, but a patch for Cyberpunk 2077 is nowhere to be seen.
December 10th, 2024Source

Celebrate 30 years of PlayStation with PlayStation 2024 Wrap-Up, launching today
Experience your Wrap-Up to earn a unique avatar.
December 10th, 2024Source

Days Gone Remastered could be gearing up for a Game Awards announcement
Prior to its official announcement and release, a rumour popped up claiming that Sony were planning to remaster 2017's Horizon Zero Dawn for PC and PS5. Around the same time, additional leaks stated that 2019's Days Gone would be seeing a similar treatment. Though the remaster has yet to come to fruition, it seems an announcement could be imminent.
December 10th, 2024Source

People Can Fly Suspending or Scaling Back More In-Development Games While Laying Off 120 Workers
Studio behind Outriders and Gears of War Judgment cites "external market pressures" in decision.
December 10th, 2024Source

PlayStation Studios PC Games Are Steeply Discounted For Amazon Prime Members
The deals include Steam versions of God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers 2, and more.
December 10th, 2024Source

PS3 emulator RPCS3 adds arm64 support, shows off gameplay on Apple Silicon and Raspberry Pi
PlayStation 3 emulation has come a long way, as the development team behind RPCS3 has now announced a major update that has delivered arm64 hardware support. After months of work making the emulator run natively on arm64 devices, Linux and macOS support is now available, with an official Windows release also on the way.
December 10th, 2024Source or Watch Video

PS3 emulator RPCS3 now runs on a Raspberry Pi 5
The graphics look like PSP graphics, but that's a big step forward.
December 10th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro: Is It REALLY Worth the Extra Cash?
The Sony PS5 Pro is a high-end gaming console that aims to take the next-gen gaming experience to new heights. With its upgraded hardware, enhanced performance, and sleek design, it promises to deliver a premium gaming experience for enthusiasts and casual gamers alike. However, with its hefty price tag and additional accessory costs, it's essential to consider whether the PS5 Pro is truly worth the investment. The video below from Spudd Gaming gives us a detailed look at the high-end console and helps us decide if it is worth the premium over the standard console.
December 10th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Sony Adds Classic Sly Cooper and Jak and Daxter Games to PlayStation Plus Games Catalog Today
Don't call it a comeback.
December 10th, 2024Source

Space Marine 2 update adds new mission, parry rework, DLSS and FSR frame gen, and more
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 just received Patch 5.0, also known as the Obelisk Update. With it, Saber Interactive has brought a massive number of features and changes to the hit cooperative shooter, including a brand-new Operation, a fresh type of enemy, a parry rework, XP changes, and much more.
December 10th, 2024Source

The best SSDs for PS5 in 2024
Plus, a step-by-step guide on how to install a PS5 SSD.
December 10th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 6th, 2024

60 Must Play Single-Player PS5 Games
With four years having passed since the release of the PS5, here are some of the best single-player games for the console.
December 6th, 2024Source

Are gaming consoles reaching final form? Former PlayStation boss says no more major hardware leaps
"We have sort of maxed out there"
December 6th, 2024Source

Gran Turismo World Series 2024 Finals live in Amsterdam starting Dec 8
Watch the Toyota GAZOO Racing GT Cup, Manufacturers Cup, and Nations Cup live for special in-game gifts.
December 6th, 2024Source

Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, San Andreas PlayStation Exclusivity Deal Was Signed Partially Due to Sony Being Worried About Xbox
Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, and San Andreas launched as PlayStation 2 exclusives back in the day, and the deal to bring these games exclusively to the console was signed partially because Sony was worried about Xbox.
December 6th, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 503: Celebrating 30 Years of PlayStation (Part 3)
The festivities continue as the podcast crew shares their favorite games on PS Vita, PS4, and PS VR.
December 6th, 2024Source

Path of Exile 2 Early Access available today on PS5
Character class details and endgame content revealed.
December 6th, 2024Source

PlayStation Was "Worried" About Xbox, Which Prompted GTA Exclusivity Deals
"We were worried when we saw Xbox coming."
December 6th, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata
A picture perfect DLC collaboration
December 6th, 2024Source

Sony is reportedly adding hand-tracking to the PS VR2
The PS VR2 is apparently getting a new feature with the addition of hand-tracking for PS5 games, something that the headset lacked prior to launch and, technically still lacks today. At least from a consumer standpoint.
December 6th, 2024Source

Stories from 30 years of PlayStation
Former UK and European PlayStation veterans share stories from their time working on PS1, PS2, PS3 and PS4
December 6th, 2024Source

Zenless Zone Zero 1.4 Is the Best Version So Far, Featuring PS5 Pro Support, a Free S-Rank Agent, and More
A void hunter enters the stage
December 6th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Zenless Zone Zero launches version 1.4 December 18
Details on the highly anticipated new character, gameplay, and PS5 Pro enhancements.
December 6th, 2024Source or Source

Gaming — Playstation — December 2nd, 2024

Blindfire Early Access Review -- Shot in the Dark
Double Eleven's unorthodox competitive first-person shooter is unlike anything we've ever seen, but it's lacking in more than just content.
December 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Bloodborne Fans Freak Out Again as PlayStation Anniversary Trailer Ends on Bloodborne and the Phrase: 'It's About Persistence'
The pale moon beckons.
December 2nd, 2024Source

Bloodborne Remaster Project New Version Introduces New Visual Improvements in Central Yharnam and Other Areas; New Video Details Current State of the Project
A new version of the Bloodborne Remaster Project was released online a few days back, introducing new visual improvements in Central Yharnam and a few more areas.
December 2nd, 2024Source

Here's How Many PS2s Sony Made In Its Lifetime
The final production number for the PS2 has been revealed.
December 2nd, 2024Source

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Gameplay Showcases Action-Packed Opening, Playstyles, and More
Check out how Warhorse's open-world action RPG starts and how Henry of Skalitz takes the first steps on his new journey.
December 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Kicks Off With Nostalgic PS5 Themes And The Cranberries
To celebrate 30 years of PlayStation, Sony has released a new trailer and PS5 console themes.
December 2nd, 2024Source

Marvel Rivals out on PS5 Dec 6, PS5 Pro enhancements detailed
Gather round, Rivals, and get ready to unleash the thunderous might of Thor, sling around the battlefield as Spider-Man, shoot down your foes with the Punisher and so much more. With 33 heroes and villains to choose from, picking your favorite might prove to be a challenge but fret not as all heroes in Marvel Rivals will be free when it launches on December 6!
December 2nd, 2024Source

PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2024: polls are now live
Vote for your favorite games from the past year across 19 categories.
December 2nd, 2024Source

PS5 anniversary update adds themes for each generation of the PlayStation
The nostalgia trip is only available for a limited time.
December 2nd, 2024Source

PS5 Gets PSOne, PS2, PS3, and PS4 Menu Themes to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of PlayStation
Party like it's 1994.
December 2nd, 2024Source

PS5 Update Lets You Add Old-School PlayStation Sound FX and Designs to Home Screen
Witness the PlayStation One's boot-up screen in all its glory and make your Home screen resemble the PS2, PS3, PS4, and more.
December 2nd, 2024Source

Sony brings back original PlayStation boot screen with PS5 anniversary update
There are certain sounds that just feel good to the over-30 set. There's the sound of dial-up internet or the new message jingle on AIM or MSN Messenger. Most of these nostalgic noises have been replaced with new ones or lost to time, but PlayStation has revived one in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Yeah, you know the one.
December 2nd, 2024Source

Sony Should Make PlayStation 5's Retro PS1 Launch Screen Update Permanent
You can now use the sounds from the PS1, PS2, PS3, or PS4 when selecting games on PlayStation 5, but it may only be for a 'limited' time.
December 2nd, 2024Source

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl Review -- The Anomaly Never Changes
Yes, I've played STALKER 2's final version. It's real, and yet it feels surreal to write this review after all the problems this project has gone through across more than a decade. This could have easily gone the way of Duke Nukem Forever, and I'm glad it didn't.
December 2nd, 2024Source

The best PS5 accessories for 2024
Plus some of our favorite games for the console, too.
December 2nd, 2024Source

The PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Is at a New Record Low, Amazon Is Going Nuts
This bundle includes the PSVR2 and one of the most popular VR games.
December 2nd, 2024Source

Warhammer 40K Darktide PS5 Q&A -- Pro Runs 4K@60FPS with High Settings; Ray Tracing Cost/Benefit Wasn't Favorable
Two years after the PC launch and one year after the Xbox launch, Fatshark is preparing for the launch of Warhammer 40K Darktide on PlayStation 5. The PS5 debut and the new Grim Protocols free update will both launch tomorrow, adding a new endgame mode, a new mission, three new weapon families, a dedicated event for the second anniversary, and even a few quality-of-life enhancements.
December 2nd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Wayfinder Review -- Sickeningly Vibrant
I've played a lot of ARPGS throughout the years, from spending a disgusting amount of time in Path of Exile to dipping my toes into Diablo. However, all of them have that same feel that makes them enjoyable and has a unique aesthetic to the ARPG genre that isn't really seen in other genres.
December 2nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 30th, 2024

Unreal Engine 5 Hardware Ray Tracing Shows Its Muscles on PlayStation 5 Pro in Fortnite; PSSR Implementation in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is Extremely Disappointing
Like other popular games, Fortnite was recently updated with a PlayStation 5 Pro patch that introduces some new features that elevate the game's visuals considerably and provide a glimpse at the future of Unreal Engine 5-powered games on the system.
November 30th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 29th, 2024

Forza Horizon 5 on PS5 has been delayed, but not cancelled according to leaker
Following Microsoft's opening of the floodgates when it comes to bringing their Xbox exclusives to other platforms, the console maker reportedly has a PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 ready and waiting. That said, according to one leaker, the PS5 port has been 'delayed', but not cancelled.
November 29th, 2024Source

Forza Horizon 5 is Still Coming to PS5, Originally Planned for Summer 2024 -- Rumor
It's unknown when Playground's open-world racing title could come to PS5, but Microsoft reportedly believes it can do "quite well."
November 29th, 2024Source

Father of PlayStation says 'everyone told us we would fail'
The PlayStation has been a colossal consumer hit, but three decades ago, its creator Ken Kutaragi struggled to convince both game-makers and his bosses at Sony that his console would be a winner.
November 29th, 2024Source

PlayStation at 30: How Sony's gray box conquered gaming
Japanese electronics giant Sony is set to celebrate 30 years since it launched the PlayStation console, the little gray box that catapulted the firm into the gaming big league.
November 29th, 2024Source

PlayStation: Fun facts to know as Sony's console turns 30
Since 1994, PlayStation's five consoles have changed video game history. From the development of the controller to scuffles at stores to Saddam Hussein's military, here are five interesting things to know:
November 29th, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Gathering
These games really brought characters together.
November 29th, 2024Source

Sony to unveil all-black PlayStation Portal
Sony is about to give its PlayStation Portal remote player a sleek new look. According to a reliable leaker, a black variant of the device is on its way, offering a new alternative to the current white model.
November 29th, 2024Source

Tencent Plans to Release Light of Motiram, Which Some Say Is a 'Rip-Off' of Sony's Horizon Games, on PS5
Clear as day.
November 29th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 27th, 2024

30 Best Action-Adventure Games on PS5 You Need to Play [2024 Edition]
Sony has a long history with action-adventure titles; some of the best created found their homes on PlayStation.
November 27th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, Due Out in 2025, Adds 12 New Subclasses and Loads More
The end of an era.
November 27th, 2024Source

December's PS Plus monthly games include It Takes Two and Temtem
The former won GOTY at 2021's The Game Awards.
November 27th, 2024Source

Here's the Best Way to Buy the PS5 Pro -- We Do the Math
The PS5 Pro isn't cheap. At $700, it's the most expensive console release yet. However, the right payment method could soften the financial blow.
November 27th, 2024Source

It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, and Temtem Coming to PS Plus Essential in December
#2693
November 27th, 2024Source

PlayStation 2 has surpassed 160m lifetime sales
Originally launched in 2000, the PS2 remains to be the biggest selling console of all time
November 27th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro review: The only true alternative to a gaming PC
The PlayStation 5 Pro caused a stir with its high price. Can it be justified?
November 27th, 2024Source

PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida is leaving Sony after 30 years
PlayStation has had a lot of known names and faces over the console's 30 year history. That said, perhaps the most well-known and loved is that of Shuhei Yoshida. After serving 31 years at PlayStation, Yoshida has announced that he's leaving PlayStation to work on a new game.
November 27th, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Free Games For December 2024 Live Now
One of the best co-op games of all time, a Pokemon-like, and perfect organisms await PS Plus subscribers in December.
November 27th, 2024Source or Source or Source

PlayStation Portal Will be Available in Black Soon -- Rumour
The device's new colour variant will be available at the same price, but initial quantities will be limited, it's claimed.
November 27th, 2024Source

Shuhei Yoshida Leaving Sony Interactive Entertainment on January 15, 2025
In an official PlayStation podcast interview, Shuhei Yoshida made the announcement that he will be leaving Sony Interactive Entertainment after working there for 31 years. His official leaving date is January 15, 2025. He has had some truly iconic moments throughout his time at PlayStation. From falling asleep during a monologue from David Cage in 2013 to the iconic video demonstrating how to share games on PS4 right after Microsoft's failed Xbox One announcement.
November 27th, 2024Source or Source or Source or Source

Silent Hill 2 Looks Better on PlayStation 5 Pro in Performance Mode as of Patch 1.06 Due to PSSR Issues in Quality Mode
Silent Hill 2 continues to be not where it should be on a system like the PlayStation 5 Pro, and the improvements introduced in the latest patch released last week are not enough to significantly improve the game on the mid-generation console.
November 27th, 2024Source

Sony confirms the PlayStation 2 sold 160 million units
The PlayStation 2 has sat at the top of the video game console best-sellers list ever since the system was first introduced, with the decades-old console managing to move over 155 million units. That said, this figure had remained more of an estimate for years -- up until a few months ago when the ex-PlayStation CEO offered more concrete figures. Though an offhand comment at the time, the PS2's official final sale figures have now been revealed.
November 27th, 2024Source or Source or Source

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide brings grimdark co-op to PlayStation with PS5 Pro enhancements on Dec 3
Discover how Darktide's immersive DualSense controller gameplay feels.
November 27th, 2024Source or Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 25th, 2024

A PlayStation Event Could Be Coming Soon, as Sony Is Preparing a Lot of Content -- Rumor
A new PlayStation event like a Showcase or State of Play could be coming soon, judging from what a very reliable leaker revealed today.
November 25th, 2024Source

A Steam Deck-style portable PS5? Sony is seriously considering it
Sony's looking into a portable machine that'll play full, local PS5 games.
November 25th, 2024Source

Baldur's Gate 3 Introduces 100-Mod Limit on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
"Unlike PC, consoles can only juggle so many files at once. The more mods you have installed, the quicker this file limit is reached," Larian Studios explains.
November 25th, 2024Source

Despite PSP and PSVita Failures, Sony Isn't Done With Handheld Consoles Yet
Never say never
November 25th, 2024Source

Helldivers II surpasses 15 million players
Helldivers II was a bit of a viral hit when the live-service title launched for PS5 and PC back in February. During the recent Golden Joystick Awards -- where the game won 'Best Multiplayer' -- the team at Arrowhead revealed that Helldivers II has now reached over 15 million total players.
November 25th, 2024Source

Kayak VR: Mirage Is Getting A Physical Edition On PS VR2
A physical edition of Kayak VR: Mirage for PlayStation VR2 is now available to pre-order.
November 25th, 2024Source

Naughty Dog's Next Game Features Troy Baker, it's Confirmed
The prolific actor who played Joel Miller and Sam Drake in the Uncharted and The Last of Us games will return in Naughty Dog's next project as well.
November 25th, 2024Source

New Sony handheld console reportedly planned: Everything we know
It's likely a ways off, if it comes out at all.
November 25th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Handheld in the Works to Rival Nintendo Switch
Sony is reportedly in the initial stages of developing a new PlayStation 5 handheld console that will compete directly with the Nintendo Switch. The surprising news comes from Bloomberg, which cites anonymous sources and also clarifies that the plans have not been finalized. The console may not even ever make it to the market.
November 25th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR in The Last of Us Part 1 and 2 Delivers Solid Image Quality, but AMD FSR 2 and NVIDIA DLSS Are Still a Few Steps Ahead in Certain Scenarios
The PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR upscaler fares fairly well in The Last of Us Part 1 and Part 2, although it is inferior to both AMD FSR 2 and NVIDIA DLSS in certain scenarios.
November 25th, 2024Source or Watch Video

PS5 versus PS5 Slim: What are the differences?
Expert advice on how Sony's PS5 Slim model is different from the original.
November 25th, 2024Source

Silent Hill 2's Latest Patch Addresses PS5 Pro Performance Issues
Konami and Bloober Team's new Silent Hill 2 patch is meant to solve the game's performance problems on PS5 Pro.
November 25th, 2024Source

Sniper Elite studio's Project Archipelago cancelled just 3 months after its announcement
Project Archipelago was a team-based Battle Royale in development by the studio behind the Sniper Elite series. Announced just a few months ago in August, the game has already been cancelled -- with Concord flopping reportedly being part of the reason.
November 25th, 2024Source

Sony is reportedly developing a new portable console
It would have games available natively on the device.
November 25th, 2024Source or Source or Source or Source or Source

Starship Troopers: Continuum Re-Emerges On PlayStation Store Following Late Delay
Starship Troopers: Continuum was supposed to reach PlayStation VR2 today. Instead, it's been delayed once again.
November 25th, 2024Source

The 100 Best PlayStation Games of All Time
We count down the top 100 games throughout PlayStation history.
November 25th, 2024Source

Troy Baker to Reunite With Neil Druckmann for Naughty Dog's Untitled New Game
But what is it?
November 25th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 24th, 2024

How to Remote Play PS5 While Away for the Holidays
Want to game remotely with your PlayStation 5 when you're away from home? Setting it up is easier than you may think.
November 24th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 23rd, 2024

10+ Best PS1 Games of All Time: Original PlayStation Greats
The Sony PlayStation celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2024, and there's a lot to be in awe of. What started as an add-on to the Super Nintendo in 1988 turned into a storming success for the gaming market, overtaking well-established titans like Nintendo and SEGA. Given its history, picking just 10 of the best PS1 games is no easy feat.
November 23rd, 2024Source

PS5 Pro: UNBELIEVABLE Hidden Features You WON'T Believe!
The PS5 Pro is a powerhouse gaming console designed to take your gaming experience to new heights. While some of its most impressive features might not be immediately apparent, discovering and using these hidden gems can significantly enhance your gameplay. Let's dive into the world of the PS5 Pro and explore how you can make the most of this advanced gaming system.
November 23rd, 2024Source or Watch Video

Sony's cloud streaming makes the PlayStation Portal far more useful
It's yet another sign that Xbox is lagging behind.
November 23rd, 2024Source

Unboxing the PlayStation 5 Pro 30th Anniversary Collection
We take the limited edition, $1,000 collection out of the box and check out all the goodies.
November 23rd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 21st, 2024

16 games are leaving PlayStation Plus next month
Each month, just as how they bring a bunch of new titles to the PlayStation Plus service, Sony also removes a number of games. For the month of December, subscribers will unfortunately lose access to 16 titles in total -- including a bunch of cool indies.
November 21st, 2024Source

CD Projekt Red has 'no plans' to update Cyberpunk 2077 for PS5 Pro
CD Projekt Red officially wrapped up development on Cyberpunk 2077 earlier this year and has now moved on to other projects. With that in mind, it may not be too surprising to hear that the studio is not dedicating resources towards a PS5 Pro update for the game.
November 21st, 2024Source or Source

Cloud streaming beta launches on PS Portal via PlayStation Plus
Feature is limited for now but means users don't need to be connected to a PS5
November 21st, 2024Source

Every PlayStation VR2 Game With PS5 Pro Enhancements
Looking for PS VR2 games with PS5 Pro enhancements? Here's everything you need to know.
November 21st, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Won't Have Any DLC--And For A Good Reason
Unlike in FF7 Remake, Rebirth won't have any DLC down the line.
November 21st, 2024Source or Source or Source

First details on MLB The Show 25, plus looking towards the future of MLB The Show
Updates on live content programming with a sneak peek at what's ahead for MLB The Show 25.
November 21st, 2024Source

Gran Turismo 7 -- Update 1.54 Brings 5 New Cars, GT Sophy Tracks, and Events
Two special events awarding up to one million Credits are also available today to celebrate the Gran Turismo World Series 2024 World Finals.
November 21st, 2024Source

Gran Turismo 7 gets 5 new cars and more in latest update
Since the initial release of Gran Turismo 7 back in 2022, the team at Polyphony Digital have continuously updated the game with new vehicles, modes, tracks, and a whole bunch more. For the month of November, GT7 is getting a bunch of new cars, Scapes and more in its latest update.
November 21st, 2024Source or Watch Video

PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR Upscaler Is Not a Great Fit for 4K Resolution in Games With Low Internal Resolution Like Alan Wake 2
The PlayStation 5 Pro PSSR upscaler still has a long way to go to match NVIDIA DLSS and even AMD FSR 2 in some scenarios, especially in games with low internal resolution like Alan Wake 2, which don't make the upscaler a good fit for 4K resolution in its current state.
November 21st, 2024Source

PlayStation Just Stealth Dropped the Biggest Game Changer of 2024
A bit of technological alchemy.
November 21st, 2024Source

ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 Emulator Can Now Boot And Run Multiple Console Exclusives, Including The Last Guardian
The ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator is continuing to make amazing progress and is now capable of booting and running multiple console exclusives.
November 21st, 2024Source

Shenmue III Publishing Rights Transferred to ININ Games
Previously, Shenmue III's publishing rights were Deep Silver's, a company that has previously published titles such as Dead Island: Riptide, Metro Redux, and most recently, Metro Awakening. Shenmue III was first released for PlayStation 4 and PC via Epic Games Store in 2019, with a Steam and GOG release following a year later. Now, the publishing rights have transferred from Deep Silver over to ININ Games, a publisher known for bridging the gap between Japanese media and the West. They have published titles such as Air Twister, Parasol Stars, and Rainbow Cotton.
November 21st, 2024Source

Sony Updates PlayStation Portal to Work Without a PS5
Players can now use the Portal with a PlayStation Plus Premium membership instead of an entire console.
November 21st, 2024Source

Xbox Fires Back At PlayStation With Game Streaming And Gamers Are Stoked
Xbox is following up its heavily memed "This is an Xbox" campaign with the launch of a beta program for Xbox Cloud Gaming. It's part of the company's strategy "to bring more games to more people around the world, across devices." While users have been able to stream games available on Xbox Game Pass for some time now, this will be the first time they will be able to stream games they own regardless of if they're part of the Game Pass lineup.
November 21st, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 18th, 2024

Alien: Rogue Incursion new story trailer, gameplay details
Step behind the curtain with Survios, as it breaks down its latest trailer.
November 18th, 2024Source

Assassin's Creed Syndicate is Getting a 60 FPS Update on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
The update will be available on November 19, allowing players on current-gen consoles to play the 2015 title with improved performance.
November 18th, 2024Source

Celebrating the LEGO Horizon Adventures launch with a brand-new LEGO set
Machine hunters and LEGO brick builders assemble.
November 18th, 2024Source

Craving for a Bloodborne Remaster? Forget About it Because Dark Souls 3 Might Get the Treatment First
Keep dreaming, hunter
November 18th, 2024Source

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo Goes Live on November 22nd, PS5 Pro Support Confirmed
The demo is completely centred on the Battle of Sishui Gate, with four available weapon types, difficulty levels, and no time limit.
November 18th, 2024Source

Dynasty Warriors: Origins demo launches Nov 22
Play the Battle of Sishui Gate, test weapons and more.
November 18th, 2024Source

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Gets a Demo With No Time Limit and PS5 Pro Enhancements
Grand-scale battles incoming
November 18th, 2024Source

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 enters full production
It looks like the third and final part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will be with us in the not too distant future. The release of Part 2, also known as Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, launched exclusively on PS5 earlier this year and is destined for a PC release soon. At the same time, production on the third game in the trilogy is ramping up to full force.
November 18th, 2024Source

Hitman World of Assassination Delayed to March 27th, 2025 for PlayStation VR2
Previously set for December, the additional time will allow IO Interactive to polish the experience and add active reloading.
November 18th, 2024Source or Source or Source

How NetherRealm makes Ghostface work in the world of Mortal Kombat 1
Serial killer Billy Loomis joins mysterious partners as Scream's iconic killers starting November 19.
November 18th, 2024Source

Konami Mum As PS5 Pro Owners Complain Silent Hill Looks Worse On Upgraded Console
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro has launched recently to some mixed reactions amongst gamers, due to its higher price tag for some moderate performance gains. While pricing has been the main point of contention (especially this late in the current-generation console cycle), owners were not expecting new game titles to look worse on their fresh new system.
November 18th, 2024Source

Masters of Light unleashes its spell-casting power on PS VR2 next month
The frenetic, magic action game launches on December 18.
November 18th, 2024Source

Mare is out now on PS VR2
Details on this enhanced version featuring eye-tracking gameplay.
November 18th, 2024Source

No, Assassin's Creed Shadows Isn't Getting a Battle Pass
Lava hidden blade skin.
November 18th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Bad PSSR Implementation in Certain Games Is Caused by Older Version of the Upscaler; Future Batches of Supported Games Will Look Much Better
The implementation of the PlayStation 5 Pro AI-powered PSSR upscaler isn't perfect in all titles due to some games reportedly using an older version of the upscaler.
November 18th, 2024Source

PS VR2 updates -- new Alien: Rogue Incursion details, Mare out today, release dates for Hitman World of Assassination and more
Updates on five upcoming PS VR2 games, including Trombone Champ: Unflattened, Masters of Light.
November 18th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro versus PS5: Can You Even Tell the Difference?!
The release of the PS5 Pro has sparked a debate among gamers about whether the upgrade is worth the investment when compared to the standard PS5.
November 18th, 2024Source or Source

Silent Hill 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Among Several Games With PS5 Pro Issues
Mo Money, Mo Problems.
November 18th, 2024Source

Survios Debuts Story Trailer for Alien: Rogue Incursion
This morning saw the debut of the story trailer for Alien: Rogue Incursion by Survios, a leading VR developer. They've created numerous award-winning VR games, such as Spirit Vector, Electronauts, and Zombies on the Holodeck. Their last game, Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions, was released in 2021 as a non-VR game, and now they're back to dip their toes into the VR pool.
November 18th, 2024Source

The PS5 Pro is surprisingly efficient — 30% performance uplift while operating at nearly the same power draw as the base PS5
Despite having a significantly more powerful GPU, the PS5 Pro barely consumes more power than a base PS5.
November 18th, 2024Source

The U.S. ITC Has Concluded That BOE Infringed On Samsung's Patents, But Will Not Ban The Chinese Firm's Displays From Being Used By Companies Like Apple
BOE, a Chinese display manufacturer whose panels are expected to be a part of the upcoming iPhone SE 4, seemingly infringed on Samsung's patents, according to a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling. Fortunately, Apple's supplier can continue providing its client with the key component because, according to the latest report, the government agency has rejected Samsung's request to impose a complete ban on the import and sale of BOE products.
November 18th, 2024Source

The Upcoming Hitman World of Assassination Has Been Delayed
Carrying bodies in VR
November 18th, 2024Source

Tomb Raider Legend Trilogy Collection seemingly leaks via Amazon
2024 is a big year for the Tomb Raider series, with the franchise recently celebrating its 28th anniversary.Alongside the release of many of Lara Croft's older adventures and an anime series, it seems as though Croft's lesser-appreciated 'Legend' Trilogy is set to get a re-release -- as leaked by Amazon.
November 18th, 2024Source

Trombone Champ: Unflattened arrives on PS VR2 on November 26
Flat2VR Studios' first PS VR2 title reimagines the rhythm game with immersive controls and offbeat humor.
November 18th, 2024Source or Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 17th, 2024

Console repairer discovers groovy PS5 Pro heatsink structure — machined grooves thought to help prevent solder paste from leaking from the socket
Should reduce the chance of heatsink dry spots and oxidization.
November 17th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Matches Slim Model's Power Consumption While Delivering Significantly Better Performance
Among the most impressive aspects of the PlayStation 5 Pro is its ability to deliver much better performance than the base model while consuming similar power.
November 17th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 16th, 2024

10 Amazing PlayStation 5 Pro Enhanced Games You Need to Play
Dozens of current titles leverage Sony's latest console, but which are the best to play first? Check out our ten picks here.
November 16th, 2024Source or Watch Video

PS5 At Four Years Later -- PlayStation's Dominance Continues
After four years, Sony's eighth-generation console continues to dominate, delivering incredible first and third-party exclusives.
November 16th, 2024Source or Watch Video

The Rise of the Golden Idol makes a great puzzle game even better
Get ready to fill in some blanks.
November 16th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 15th, 2024

Dying Light 2 Stay Human Now Supports PS5 Pro
Four modes are available for PS5 Pro players, from native 4K/30 FPS to upscaled 4K with 120 frames per second courtesy of VRR.
November 15th, 2024Source

Dying Light 2 Gets Major PS5 Pro Enhancements with Ray Tracing and/or Higher Graphics Settings
Today, Techland announced that Dying Light 2: Stay Human has been updated to take advantage of the new PS5 Pro console released last week by Sony. The visual improvements empowered by ray tracing and/or higher graphics settings apply to all four presets:
November 15th, 2024Source

Infinity Nikki is coming to PC, PS5 and mobile on December 5th
PaperGames has announced that Infinity Nikki will officially be available on PC (Epic Games), PS5, and mobile platforms on December 5th. To celebrate the announcement, the developers have unveiled a brand-new trailer and the official system requirements to play the upcoming title on PC.
November 15th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 500: Celebrating 30 Years of PlayStation (Part 1)
Join the celebration of PlayStation's 30th anniversary as listeners and game developers share their favorite PlayStation games of all time.
November 15th, 2024Source

Planet Coaster 2 Interview -- Water Parks, Coaster Customization, PS5 Pro Enhancements, and More
Frontier Developments' Dave Bamber and Simon Jordan speak with GamingBolt about the studio's newest release.
November 15th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Delivers Impressive 8K Resolution Gameplay in No Man's Sky; Could Begin to Change Minds About The Viability of the Resolution
The PlayStation 5 Pro is capable of delivering impressive 8K resolution gameplay in No Man's Sky, so much so that the game's 8K mode could begin to change minds about the viability of such a high resolution.
November 15th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro Runs Max PC Settings in Lords of the Fallen, Says Dev; 'A Comparable PC Would Be More Costly'
Spanish developer HEXWORKS was one of the first developers to share information on the graphics enhancements they had planned for their game's PS5 Pro version. As you might recall, HEXWORKS was founded in early 2020 specifically to make Lords of the Fallen, and they've got big plans for the sequel tentatively slated for 2026. In the meantime, though, they're continuing to support this game with patches and with the introduction of PS5 Pro support.
November 15th, 2024Source

Share of the Week -- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
These players worked to keep the world of Thedas from falling.
November 15th, 2024Source

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steam demo available now
Shin Megami Tensei is the original series which helped set developer ATLUS on its current path -- with the JRPG franchise getting a spin-off in the form of the even-more-popular Persona series. Those who have yet to give the latest SMT entry a try can now do so for free, as a demo for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance has now gone live.
November 15th, 2024Source

The Best SSDs for PS5 You Can Buy in 2024
Super speeds with the best PS5-compatible SSDs.
November 15th, 2024Source

Towers of Aghasba Early Access Roadmap Revealed, Includes Crossplay and Offline Mode
"Giant Demon" combat, new biomes, ecosystems and regions, additional creatures, and much more are planned for the fantasy survival game.
November 15th, 2024Source

TSMC Delays Arizona Facility "Fab 21" Opening to January 2025
TSMC has reportedly postponed the opening ceremony of its Arizona Fab 21 facility, initially planned for December 6, amidst the changing US political landscape. The ceremony is now expected to take place after President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in early 2025, showing that the chipmaker is taking a cautious approach to geopolitical shifts.
November 15th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 12th, 2024

Everything In Lego Horizon Adventures Is Buildable In Real Life, If You Have Enough Bricks
Another Lego brick in the wall.
November 12th, 2024Source

Forever Skies PS5 demo out today
Unlock a PlayStation Exclusive Airship Skin to carry over to the full game when it launches 2025.
November 12th, 2024Source

Pizza Hut reveals a 3D-printable device that uses the PS5's heat to keep pizza warm
Next up: a robotic arm that feeds you as you play
November 12th, 2024Source or Source

PlayStation 5 MSRP Had Been Dropped to $379.99 in the US Until December 24th
Getting a brand new PlayStation 5 in the United States will be cheaper than ever for the next month or so, as the console's MSRP has been officially dropped for the holiday shopping season.
November 12th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro God of War Ragnarok Patch Is Among The Best Updates to Date; PSSR Brings Framerate Down by 10 FPS or More In CPU-Heavy Scenarios
The God of War Ragnarok PlayStation 5 Pro patch is among the best ones to date, introducing new options that provide a deeper insight into the PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution upscaler alongside great visual and performance improvements.
November 12th, 2024Source

Sea of Stars Dawn of Equinox: devs deep dive into 3-player co-op and Combat 2.0, live today
Sabotage Studio discusses the changes coming to Sea of Stars in the Dawn of Equinox content update, including online co-op using PS5's Share Play feature.
November 12th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade x NieR:Automata arrives later this month
Back in September during the most recent State of Play, it was announced that the PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade would be getting a crossover with the much loved NieR:Automata. While details were light at the time, we have now gotten more information on the collaboration -- including its release date.
November 12th, 2024Source

The Witcher 3 Bug Haunts Players With a Perpetual Sledgehammer That Pops Up Between Geralt's Legs, and Fans Find It Utterly Hilarious
Came out swinging.
November 12th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro's PSSR is "a Console First with AI Upscaling," Says Planet Coaster 2 Dev
"It's an exciting time to be making games; I think we're about to start seeing a new era of console innovation," says Frontier Developments' Simon Jordan.
November 12th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro's PSSR Surpasses FSR and TSR at Lower Resolutions, Closer to DLSS3 -- Albatroz Port Dev
Kyoday co-founder Ivaylo Koralsky also believes the upscaler will play "a significant role in the potential PS6 platform."
November 12th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 10th, 2024

PlayStation 5 Pro Modest CPU Upgrade Is the System's Primary Limitation; PS4 Image Enhancement Likely Uses Machine Learning to Deliver Improved Details
The PlayStation 5 Pro's modest CPU upgrade, only 10% better than the CPU powering the base model, is the system's primary limitation that continues to impact CPU-bound games such as Baldur's Gate 3.
November 10th, 2024Source or Source

PS5 Pro's PSSR on Par with Nvidia DLSS and Intel XeSS, Says Developer
Gergo Horvath, a Graphics Programmer at Gaijin believes that PSSR is not only on par with DLSS and XeSS, but also better than FSR in some respects.
November 10th, 2024Source

Sony is discontinuing its free PS5 PlayStation Camera adapter for PS VR
You need such an accessory to use the original PlayStation VR headset on the current console.
November 10th, 2024Source

Gaming — Xbox — November 10th, 2024

GTA 6 Xbox Series S Performance Concerns Are a Non-Issue, Says Take-Two CEO
Take-Two chairman and CEO Strauss Zelnick is not worried about any concerns related to Grand Theft Auto 6's performance on the Xbox Series S.
November 10th, 2024Source

Xbox snags a major PlayStation exclusive while OpenAI CEO claims AGI will barely register, Microsoft 365 prices increase, and Apple's Mac mini M4 crushes mini PC rivals
In a week full of news, the launch of Death Stranding on Xbox Series X|S stood out.
November 10th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 9th, 2024

Metro Awakening Interview -- Bringing the Horrors of Metro to VR
Game director Samar Louwe speaks with GamingBolt about the Metro franchise's virtual reality debut.
November 9th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 8th, 2024

'Alien: Rogue Incursion' Quest Launch Delayed to 2025, PSVR 2 & PC VR on Track for December Release
Alien: Rogue Incursion is coming to Quest later than expected, as developer Survios announced the Quest 3 version of the game is now delayed to "early next year."
November 8th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Baldur's Gate 3 on PS5 Is Essentially The Same As PC Version's Ultra Settings
If you're trying to decide whether you should be playing Baldur's Gate 3 on PlayStation 5 or PC and are feeling a little bit daunted by the specification requirements on PC, don't panic. It's been tested and confirmed by those over at Eurogamer that the settings on PlayStation 5 are essentially the same as the settings on PC if you were to play it on Ultra.
November 8th, 2024Source

Death Stranding celebrates 5th anniversary with almost 20 million total players
In a surprise announcement, Hideo Kojima revealed that his studio has acquired the rights to the Death Stranding IP, allowing the 2019 title to now be published on Xbox consoles. Alongside this, it has been revealed that the much-loved 'Strand-type' game has been played by almost 20 million people.
November 8th, 2024Source

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake interview: how the classic RPG was revamped for its PS5 debut
The game's creator talks about retaining color palettes, fine-tuning the game's map and adding new features.
November 8th, 2024Source

God of War Ragnarok for PS5 finally lets Kratos solve puzzles in peace
The reduce game hints option debuted on the PC version in September.
November 8th, 2024Source

God of War Ragnarok Players on PS5 Can Finally Tone Down Puzzle Hints in Game Version 06.00
Oh boy.
November 8th, 2024Source

Hurry Up and Redeem Your PlayStation Rewards Before They're Gone
The Sony Visa Card and PlayStation Credit Card are getting a new rewards program.
November 8th, 2024Source

IGN UK Podcast 773: Don't Eat Play-Doh
Dragon Age: The Veilguard, PS5 Pro, Paddington in Peru, and The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.
November 8th, 2024Source

Metro Awakening -- Everything You Need to Know
Metro returns with a VR-exclusive prequel- here's everything you should know about it.
November 8th, 2024Source

Miyamoto: I Am No Genius
Miyamoto, despite all his accomplishments, believes he is "quite ordinary."
November 8th, 2024Source

Nintendo Executives Emphasize Commitment To "New Ideas," Not "Bigger Budgets"
"Bigger budgets do not necessarily equate to better ideas," said Nintendo corporate director Ko Shiota.
November 8th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky gets enhanced PS5 Pro version and cross-save
No Man's Sky has come a very long way since its first days of launch alongside the PS4 era, and now it's making the jump to PS5 Pro with a new enhanced version of the game that supports PS5 Pro-specific features.
November 8th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky update finally brings cross-saves to the game
In the almost decade-long redemption arc for Hello Games and No Man's Sky, the game has received countless transformative updates -- from visual overhauls to engine optimisations, new features and so much more. Unfortunately, one of the few requested features still missing was the implementation of a cross-save system. Finally, as part of the game's latest update, No Man's Sky has gotten cross-saves support, 8K visuals on PS5 Pro and a whole lot more.
November 8th, 2024Source

Palworld Developer Shares More Details About Nintendo's Lawsuit Against The Game
Pocketpair reveals which patents Nintendo contends that Palworld infringes upon, and how much money it wants.
November 8th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro New Test Videos Highlight Flawless 120 FPS Performance in Resident Evil Village, Visual and Performance Improvements in Other Titles
The PlayStation 5 Pro brings considerable visual and performance improvements in several titles, including Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4 remake, Demon's Souls, and others.
November 8th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 surpasses the NES with 65 million units sold
Back when the PlayStation 5 first launched, its sales were hampered by global economic issues including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic -- affecting the availability of the much-desired system. In the years since, production of the PS5 has stabilised, with Sony's latest and greatest now surpassing the lifetime sales of the classic Nintendo Entertainment System with over 65 million units shipped.
November 8th, 2024Source

PlayStation CEO Shares Learnings from Concord Failure, Reckons PSN Requirement Will Keep PC Games Safe
Today, Sony released its Q2 2024 financial report, revealing that the PlayStation 5 had reached 65.5 million units and the quarter had performed well enough to warrant an upgrade to the full-year forecast for the gaming segment.
November 8th, 2024Source

PlayStation Store: October 2024's top downloads
Fists and bullets fly with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Undisputed, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 entering the top of the PS5 download charts.
November 8th, 2024Source

PlayStation's rising game sales boost Sony financials as PS5 passes 65m shipped
Sony has increased full-year forecast for gaming division
November 8th, 2024Source

PS5 Exclusive Astro Bot Sells 1.5 Million in 2 Months
Jumping for joy.
November 8th, 2024Source

PS5 Hits 65.5 Million Lifetime Shipments
The PS4 and PS5 sold 77.7 million software, an increase of 10.1 million year-over-year, while PSN had 107 million monthly active users.
November 8th, 2024Source or Source or Source

PS5 Pro signposts a disc-less future that few actually want | Opinion
Digital games are an ever-growing market segment, but given a choice, consumers prefer to keep the physical option -- making the disc-less PS5 Pro a baffling decision
November 8th, 2024Source

Scalpers are struggling to resell the PlayStation 5 Pro because it's in stock at most retailers
Too much supply, not enough demand
November 8th, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
Gamers take on Aloy's original journey.
November 8th, 2024Source

Sony Commits to Releasing 'Major' Single-Player Games Every Year From 2025 Onwards — So What's It Cooking?
Finally, some DualSense.
November 8th, 2024Source

Sony on Concord's Failure: "We Are Still in the Process of Learning"
"We probably need to have a lot of gates, including user testing or internal evaluation," said COO and CFO Hiroki Totoki.
November 8th, 2024Source

Sony Patents 'Gameplay Rewind' Universal Controller Button
A recent "rewind" patent could lead to a major new gameplay feature for PlayStation consoles if Sony follows through on the concept.
November 8th, 2024Source

Sony Points to Black Myth: Wukong Success in Big PlayStation Quarter After Concord Disaster
But PS5 console sales continue to plummet.
November 8th, 2024Source

Sony Says It Should Have Done User Testing and Internal Evaluation Earlier on Concord
Plane sailing.
November 8th, 2024Source

Sony's President Vows to Avoid Concord Repeats, Acknowledges Quality Control Issues: 'We Should Have Done Those Much Earlier'
Sony vows to 'go back to the basics'
November 8th, 2024Source

Sony's PS5 reaches 65 million units sold
Sony has passed 65 million units sold of its PS5 console, the company confirmed this week. Sony recently published its Q2 2024 quarterly financial results and it showed a decline in overall PS5 hardware sales, but a noticeable lift in PlayStation software sales with a surge of game purchases.
November 8th, 2024Source

The PS5 Pro made us sit closer to the screen
On The Vergecast: a sensible Mac lineup, a luxurious gaming console, and a very expensive domain name.
November 8th, 2024Source

There's a Reason Sony Is Doing OK Right Now, and It's All Thanks to Astro Bot
Sony should be happy selling less consoles but more PS5 games like Astro Bot, even when Concord proved to be an unmitigated disaster.
November 8th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 7th, 2024

Alien: Rogue Incursion Quest 3 & 3S Version Delayed To Next Year
Survios is delaying the Quest version of Alien: Rogue Incursion into early 2025.
November 7th, 2024Source

Announcing Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, live Nov 14
Season 01 brings six MP maps, seven new weapons, a new Zombies and Resurgence map, and full integration with Call of Duty: Warzone
November 7th, 2024Source

Assassin's Creed Mirage Enhanced for PS5 Pro, Runs At 4K60 with PSSR
Assassin's Creed Mirage is now enhanced for the PS5 Pro, just a year after it was initially released on PS4 and PS5. Ubisoft Bordeaux has been working to release a patch for the game so that it will be enhanced for PS5 Pro when the console officially releases. To make it worth playing on the PS5 Pro, they've made some changes to how the game will run in both Quality and Performance mode on the PS5 Pro. Here is everything you can expect from the Assassin's Creed Mirage Enhanced patch.
November 7th, 2024Source

Baldur's Gate 3 is Now PS5 Pro Enhanced
On PS5 Pro, the acclaimed RPG runs at a native 4K and 30 FPS in Quality mode, and 4K (upscaled from a native 1440p using PSSR) at 60 FPS.
November 7th, 2024Source

Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Pro Enhancements Revealed
No easy feat.
November 7th, 2024Source

Every PlayStation VR2 Game With PS5 Pro Enhancements
Looking for PS VR2 games with PS5 Pro enhancements? Here's everything you need to know.
November 7th, 2024Source

Every PSVR 2 Game Confirmed for PS5 Pro Launch Day Enhancements
PlayStation 5 Pro is launches today, November 7th, priced at $700. While Sony is boasting a list of over 50 games getting day-one enhancements, there are notably few PSVR 2 titles getting a launch day bump. Here's the full list.
November 7th, 2024Source

Getting started with PlayStation 5 Pro, out today
Get set up with your new console.
November 7th, 2024Source

Here are all of the enhancements for Baldur's Gate on PS5 Pro
Sony's expensive mid-generation refresh was released today.
November 7th, 2024Source

Lords of the Fallen gets a 3rd 'Final Update'
Since its launch last year, Lords of the Fallen has received a ton of post-launch support from Hexworks, releasing multiple 'Final' updates. In a surprising move, the team have now published a 3rd final update.
November 7th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky adds cross-saves and PS5 Pro support
Hello Games has announced several big updates for No Man's Sky including an enhanced PS5 Pro version to coincide with the console's launch.
November 7th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky Begins Rolling Out Cross-Saves As PS5 Pro Patch Boosts PS VR2 Support
No Man's Sky has begun rolling out cross-saves across all platforms, and Hello Games has already released its PS5 Pro patch for PS VR2 players.
November 7th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky Finally Gets Cross-Save, PS5 Pro Footage, and Mass Effect's Normandy for N7 Day
Calibrate good times, come on.
November 7th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky gets cross-platform saves and PS5 Pro enhancements
Players will be able to play the same game whatever device they choose.
November 7th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky now has cross-platform saves and 8K option for PS5 Pro
After much hype, Hello Games launched No Man's Sky eight years ago, and the title hasn't stopped receiving free updates since then. While it has gone on to be released on almost every modern gaming platform imaginable, even adding cross-play, each one has been separated to have its own save files. Not anymore.
November 7th, 2024Source or Watch Video

No Man's Sky PS5 Pro update, new cross-save support detailed
Plus Mass Effect's Normandy returns for a limited time.
November 7th, 2024Source

No Man's Sky Supports 8K on PS5 Pro
Hello Games' sci-fi sandbox title can also output at 4K/60 FPS on the console and benefits from other graphical improvements.
November 7th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Patch Uses High CPU Frequency Mode to Stabilize Framerate, PSSR to Offer High Resolution and Framerate in Versatility Mode
The Final Fantasy VII PlayStation 5 Pro patch uses some of the console's features to deliver the best version of the game until the launch of the PC version.
November 7th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Hardware Review -- The Next-Gen Graphics Upgrade
Mid-generation console refreshes are nothing new in the gaming industry. Everything from the pre-market crash Atari 2600 up through just about every Nintendo console to hit the market, console manufacturers have found ways to introduce additional purchases into the lifespan of a console, usually accompanied by a form factor change or addition of new features in the box.
November 7th, 2024Source

PlayStation just lost a key console exclusive to Xbox Series X|S out of nowhere, and it has Xbox Play Anywhere with Windows 11 too
Kojima's weird and wonderful Death Stranding Director's Cut is out now on Microsoft's platform.
November 7th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro Is an Incredible Feat of Engineering, Says Hello Games; No Man's Sky Features 8K@30FPS Mode
The PS5 Pro update for No Man's Sky actually went stealthily live with the Cursed Halloween update, but back then, no one from the public had access to the console yet. That's changed now, with several teardowns already published. As part of its fresh press release about the new Cross-Save update, the British developer (which had previously praised Sony's upcoming console) has shared more details about the PS5 Pro patch.
November 7th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro is Now Available Worldwide
It costs $699.99 without the vertical stand and Blu-ray disc drive and includes new features like PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution.
November 7th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro Is Out Today -- and Still Available at Amazon
A more powerful PS5.
November 7th, 2024Source

Red Dead Redemption Looks Glorious With Ray Tracing, Reality Redemption and Other Mods in New 8K Video
The recently released PC version of Red Dead Redemption doesn't feature any significant improvement over the PlayStation and Nintendo Switch ports, but thankfully, modders are already coming to the rescue, turning the new version of the glorious open-world game by Rockstar Games into the definitive edition of the game.
November 7th, 2024Source

Red Dead Redemption series nears 100 million sales
Take-Two has produced plenty of news today in the wake of its quarterly earnings call. At this point, GTA 5 has surpassed 205 million copies sold worldwide, and the sequel GTA 6, is on track to release in 2025. Take-Two also gave a positive update on Rockstar's other hit series, Red Dead Redemption.
November 7th, 2024Source

Sony Interactive Entertainment Launches the PlayStation 5 Pro
Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment expands the PlayStation 5 (PS5) family of products with the release of the new PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) console - the company's most advanced and innovative gaming console to date. PlayStation 5 Pro was designed with deeply engaged players and game creators in mind and includes key performance features that allow games to run with higher fidelity graphics at smoother frame rates.
November 7th, 2024Source or Source

Sony patents rewind system to create save states and return to them at will
Save state capability has been standard in the emulation scene for many years, but it might soon extend to consoles. Sony has filed a new patent describing a future version of the PlayStation controller with a dedicated Save State button.
November 7th, 2024Source

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PS5 Pro Update Improves Base Resolutions for Both Graphics Modes
Quality Mode now renders at 2160p over the previous 1800p resolution. Meanwhile, Performance Mode is 1200p upscaled to 1800p.
November 7th, 2024Source

Stellar Blade PlayStation 5 Pro Update Adds Pro and Pro Max Graphic Options Supporting HFR
Stellar Blade received a new update today that introduces support for PlayStation 5 Pro and two new graphic options that take advantage of the console's increased specs and new features to deliver an enhanced experience.
November 7th, 2024Source

Stranger Things VR Coming To Steam & PlayStation VR2 Next Month
Stranger Things VR is going multiplatform, arriving next month on PlayStation VR2 and Steam.
November 7th, 2024Source

'Stranger Things VR' is Leaving Quest Exclusivity, Coming to PSVR 2 and PC VR Headsets in December
Stranger Things VR (2024), the Quest game from Tender Claws, is leaving timed Quest exclusivity next month.
November 7th, 2024Source or Watch Video

The PS5 Pro Is Available Now And Eligible For One-Day Delivery At Amazon
The PlayStation 5 Pro costs $700 and released November 7 alongside several new DualSense controllers.
November 7th, 2024Source

Until Dawn Remake gets much-requested performance mode update
Early last monthEarly last month, the Until Dawn Remake released to a lukewarm reception, with the enhanced Unreal Engine 5 title in some ways appearing visually downgraded when compared to the PS4 original -- all the while running at 30fps. Finally, the team have released their biggest patch yet, bringing a 60FPS performance mode to PS5 and more.
November 7th, 2024Source

V Rising Version 1.1 To Add New PvP, Bosses, Secrets & New Biome
In a dev update released by Stunlock Studios, fans of V Rising were given a preview of what's to come in V Rising. The next update, V Rising Version 1.1, is slated for 2025 and is set to be a pretty expansive update, as it plans to add new features, bosses, and a new PvP arena feature. V Rising had been in Early Access for quite some time and only just recently experienced its full release in May, with the game shortly being released on PlayStation 5 in June.
November 7th, 2024Source

Vertigo Kills Spiders With Upcoming Metro Awakening Arachnophobia Mode
Ahead of Metro Awakening's official launch today, Vertigo Games confirmed it's adding an Arachnophobia mode in a post-launch update.
November 7th, 2024Source

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Launches December 3rd for PS5
The Standard Edition retails for $39.99, but Imperial Edition owners get six days of advanced access for $59.99, alongside other goodies.
November 7th, 2024Source

Warhammer 40K Darktide Is Coming to PS5 Next Month, Will Run at 4K@60FPS on PS5 Pro
Fatshark has officially announced that Warhammer 40K Darktide will be coming to PS5 on December 3. The game will only be available digitally, and pre-orders are open for those who want to purchase the title. Additionally, for those who pre-order the Imperial Edition, you'll be eligible to play the game six days early. To celebrate the news today released by Fatshark, there is a PS5 trailer to get those who use the console excited about the upcoming Warhammer 40K title.
November 7th, 2024Source

You can buy Sony PlayStation 5 Pro now!
Today marks the official launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony's most powerful console to date.
November 7th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 5th, 2024

Age of Empires II Definitive Edition Might Be Coming to PlayStation
Here's something we weren't expecting: Age of Empires II Definitive Edition might be about to launch on PlayStation consoles. The rumor comes from the franchise's subreddit, where someone spotted players supposedly joining a multiplayer match from Sony's platform, possibly while testing the port.
November 5th, 2024Source

Apex Legends turns back the clock to 2019 with Launch Royale, out today
Experience the beginning of the battle royale again, plus info on Lifeline revived and more.
November 5th, 2024Source

Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Begin a New Modern Day Story After the Series' Post-Desmond Blues
Back to the future.
November 5th, 2024Source

Bloodborne Can Run At 4K Resolution, 100 FPS on an RTX 4070 With ShadPS4 Emulator Latest Version
The latest version of the ShadPS4 emulator continues to improve Bloodborne's performance on PC, fixing a critical issue and more.
November 5th, 2024Source or Watch Video

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Patch Adds Versatility Mode for PS5 Pro
The PS5 Pro-exclusive mode combines the current two graphics modes for a high-resolution, 60 frames per second experience.
November 5th, 2024Source

Gorilla Tag On PlayStation VR2 Won't Support Crossplay At Launch
Gorilla Tag on PS VR2 will not support cross-platform multiplayer at launch, and the initial release is US-only.
November 5th, 2024Source

Over 50 games to be PS5 Pro Enhanced at launch
The PS5 Pro is set to officially hit store shelves this week. The new console aims to enable enhanced graphics and performance across a wide range of games. There will be at least 50 titles enhanced for PS5 Pro at launch.
November 5th, 2024Source

Phasmophobia Developers Don't Plan To Add Ghostbusters Or Other IP To The Game
Who ya gonna call? Someone else.
November 5th, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Runs Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Like a Dream, Improves Black Myth: Wukong Image Quality, New Footage Confirms
More early PlayStation 5 Pro footage was shared online, showing how the new system runs Final Fantasy VII Rebirth like a dream.
November 5th, 2024Source or Watch Video

PlayStation 5 Pro Unboxing -- A Brief Glimpse at Sony's Flagship Upgrade
Nearly four years after the launch of the original PlayStation 5, Sony is about to release its latest gaming console with the same type of Pro refresh first seen with the PlayStation 4 Pro. Sony has permitted Wccftech early access to the console to explore and dig deep into its features, but those will come later. For now, unboxing and general discussion of the console outside commenting on the console in action are all permitted before launch.0
November 5th, 2024Source

PlayStation Plus Games for November 2024 Available Now
GhostWire: Tokyo, a new Death Note game, and more.
November 5th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro Disc Drive Is Sold Out At Most Retailers, But Walmart Has It (For Now)
If you still need the official Disc Drive attachment ahead of the PS5 Pro's November 7 release, here's where you can buy it.
November 5th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro to launch with over 50 enhanced titles | News-in-brief
Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, God of War Ragnarok, Baldur's Gate 3, and Alan Wake 2 among games available at launch
November 5th, 2024Source

PS5 Pro Runs Naraka: Bladepoint Twice as Fast, Says Developer; PSSR Has Similar Quality to DLSS
This is the week of the PS5 Pro, and you can expect lots more coverage on Sony's mid-generation console refresh. Earlier today, we published our unboxing of the hardware; now, here's another episode of our chats with game developers who have chosen to support the new console at launch.
November 5th, 2024Source

Rumors are swirling that another PS5 PlayStation console exclusive is making its way across to Xbox Series X|S
Zenless Zone Zero might be the next HoYoverse game to head to Xbox consoles, joining Genshin Impact across from PS5.
November 5th, 2024Source

Sony Lists the PS5 Pro Enhanced Games Available at Launch
In a blog post, Sony shared its list of PS5 Pro enhanced games landing alongside its latest PlayStation console.
November 5th, 2024Source

Starship Troopers? Terminator? Warhammer 40,000? Helldivers 2 Creative Director Reveals His Dream Crossovers
Galaxy brain.
November 5th, 2024Source

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 Trailer Recaps the First Game's Story
The spoiler-filled trailer catches players up on everything that happened before the sequel's launch on February 14th, 2025.
November 5th, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 3rd, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Graphics Analysis -- How Does it Compare with the Original?
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered brings a fresh new coat of paint to what is one of the best open world games of the last generation, but what has exactly changed under the hood?
November 3rd, 2024Source

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Review -- An Empty Throne
Nearly 14 years later, Dragon Age is back in a more or less muted fashion. Find out what keeps the sequel from being truly great.
November 3rd, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro First Teardown Video Provides Better Look At The System
The first PlayStation 5 Pro teardown video was shared online today, providing a better look at the new console launching in a few days worldwide.
November 3rd, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro specs and teardown leaks ahead of launch: 16.7 TFLOPS RDNA GPU and 8 Zen2 cores
PS5 SoC with Zen2 cores and RDNA graphics
November 3rd, 2024Source

PS5 Pro Specs Leak Unveils 2 Extra GB of DDR5 RAM
While the PS5 Pro isn't officially out until November 7, some people have started getting their hands on Sony's revised PlayStation 5 console. An unboxing video was posted a couple of days ago and quickly taken down; now, Brazilian content creator Brunno Fast has also managed to secure a console and subsequently shared the full spec sheet document included in the box.
November 3rd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 2nd, 2024

Should You Add An External Cooling Fan To Your Playstation 5?
Those who have recently invested in a new PlayStation 5 system may naturally want to know how to get the best longevity out of their console. Adding extras for things like cooling or additional storage (though the PS5 has pretty excellent storage on its own) can sometimes help improve the lifespan of a device by providing auxiliary utility not available from the device's raw hardware.
November 2nd, 2024Source

Gaming — Playstation — November 1st, 2024

Major GTA Online Update Releases This December; PS5/Series X Features Come To PC In 2025
A decade after launch, Rockstar continues to support GTA Online on a regular basis.
November 1st, 2024Source

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 499: Facehuggin' Fun
Featuring hands-on impressions of the upcoming PS VR2 survival horror game Alien: Rogue Incursion.
November 1st, 2024Source

Phasmophobia Early Access Review (PS5) -- Ghost Stories
Over four years since its early access launch, Phasmophobia is still a terrifying experience with a compelling gameplay loop.
November 1st, 2024Source

PlayStation 5 Pro Features A Major Repairability Improvement
The PlayStation 5 Pro features a major repairability improvement that is usually not found in video game consoles.
November 1st, 2024Source

ShadPS4 Version 0.4.0 Is Now Available for Download, Packing a Lot of Fixes and Improvements
A new version of the ShadPS4 PlayStation 4 emulator is now available for download, packing a lot of fixes and improvements that should improve emulation considerably.
November 1st, 2024Source

Share of the Week: Ghosts and Ghouls
Ghostly spirits and skeletal ghouls take the spooky spotlight.
November 1st, 2024Source

Sony Boss Says PS5 Pro Development Started Before the Launch of the PS5PlayStation bosses said 20% of new buyers opted for the PS4 Pro, and expect similar numbers for the PS5 Pro.
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November 1st, 2024Source

Top 15 PS5 Games with Best Graphics [2024 Edition]
In this feature, we will be taking a look at 15 of the best-looking games that you can experience on Sony's current-gen machine.
November 1st, 2024Source

We Finally Know How Many PS3s Were Ever Made
Sony manufactured PS3 consoles for almost a decade.
November 1st, 2024Source

Computer Games — PlayStation — Resources

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