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Monday1st Jun 2026
News 007 First Light PS5 Cost a Fortune to Make, But It Was Worth It
Denmark's biggest ever entertainment export
You can feel the budget pouring out of the screen while you play 007 First Light, so I’m not overly surprised to learn the game cost around $200 million to make. Danish media is reporting the release is the country’s most expensive entertainment export ever, costing an eye-watering 1.3 billion kroner...
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- 007 First Light
Webnetic getting the boot
Sony has waged war on shovelware, and has thus far eliminated thousands of low-effort, low-quality games from PS Store. Now, it seems potentially thousands more will be removed very soon. Publisher Webnetic has announced its library of games will not be available on PlayStation in the coming days, though in its statement,...
- Webnetic
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
Rumour Onimusha Adds to Stacked September 2026 PS5 Release Line-Up
Way of the Sword set for 25th Sep launch
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has been suggested as another PS5 game that is about to add to the crowded September 2026 release calendar. According to the same social media leaker who posted the logo for Rayman Legends: Retold online, the next title out of Capcom will launch on 25th September 2026. The user...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Onimusha
- Rumours
News Blood Message Brings Uncharted-Like Action to Summer Game Fest
Next look comes one year after reveal
Promising action title Blood Message is the first game confirmed to be appearing in the Summer Game Fest livestream taking place this Friday, 5th June. From the Naraka: Bladepoint team 24 Entertainment, the game was fi
- NetEase
- PS5
- Blood Message
- Summer Game Fest
News PS5 Fans Hopeful a Countdown Clock Is Teasing a Big State of Play
Now we wait
The entire PlayStation fanbase is hoping for a big State of Play this week – and we’ve already explained why we think it’s important. And I think between the earlier than usual announcement of the event and the par
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
News With PC Ports Scrapped, Sony Brings Back 'Only on PS5' Disclaimer
That was quick
There’s an interesting little nugget in the trailer for Sony’s new PS5 monitor which we didn’t notice at first glance. If you watch the video in full, you’ll notice there’s a disclaimer when Ghost of Yotei is shown simulated on the screen: “Game available only on PS5.” Now normally we wouldn’t blink at this –...
- Sony
- PS5
- Trailers
News Sony's FlexStrike Fight Stick Launches Alongside PS5, PC Fighter Marvel Tokon This August
Release date and price revealed
Sony has revealed new details on some of its upcoming PlayStation accessories, including pricing and release dates for its fight stick and gaming monitor. The fight stick, named FlexStrike, was announced last year, and it's a wireless model compatible with both PS5 and PC. It comes with a sling carry case, and we...
- Sony
- PS5
- FlexStrike
- Hardware
News Bloober Team's Cronos: Lazarus Leaks Ahead of This Week's Showcases
Could be a new game or DLC
Following a tease back in April, the new content Cronos content Bloober Team has in store appears to be called Cronos: Lazarus. The title has appeared in an IGN article sharing games that'll be part of the outlet's live shows around Summer Game Fest, and developer Bloob
- Bloober Team
- PS5
- Cronos: The New Dawn
New bill proposes stricter rules
Stop Killing Games, the consumer movement which has hit headlines several times over the past year, has landed its biggest win yet. Last week, the California State Assembly passed the ‘Protect Our Games’ act, bringing the campaign a step closer to its goal. But it still faces stiff resistance from industry b
- Stop Killing Games
- USA
- Industry
- Legal
News 007 First Light Only Behind Resident Evil Requiem for UK's Biggest Physical Launch of 2026
For England, James
It was inevitable, really, but 007 First Light has made a very strong debut on the UK's physical games chart. It's number one, dethroning LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. According to Chris Dring of The Game Business, it's the country's "second biggest launch of the year" with Resident Evil Requiem being first...
- UK
- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
- PS4
News Following Harada's Exit, Tekken 8 Has Now Also Lost its Game Director
Kohei Ikeda walks
There's a lot of movement around Tekken 8 at the moment, whether that's the game itself or the people working on it. Most notably, Tekken legend Katsuhiro Harada left Bandai Namco not too long ago, and now, game director Kohei Ikeda, is following suit. With 20 years at the publisher under his belt, he's been working on the...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Tekken 8
Sunday31st May 2026
Feature 17 PS5 Predictions for State of Play June 2026
The future of play
There's been talk of a summer State of Play for a good while, and luckily, Sony put an end to the speculation with the official announcement. It's heading our way in just a few days, on 2nd June 2026, and it seems like a biggie. With a runtime of more than an hour, confirmation that Marvel's Wolverine will be kicking things off,...
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
- Features
Guide 007 First Light Guide: Complete 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
Where to find all 92 collectibles in 007 First Light
In our 007 First Light guide, we'll be sharing a walkthrough of all collectibles locations, as there are many of them to find throughout James Bond's globetrotting adventure. Below you'll find pages taking you through all chapters containing collectibles, explaining how and where to find them so...
- Guides
- 007 First Light
- PS5
News Wolverine PS5 Pre-Orders Expected to Open Next Week, After State of Play
Almost time, bub
With the game officially out in a little over three months, it feels like the right time for Marvel’s Wolverine marketing to get underway properly. And following a blowout at next week’s State of Play on 2nd June, it looks like Sony’s finally getting ready to take pre-orders for the PS5 exclusive. Fans on social media have...
- Sony
- PS5
- Marvel's Wolverine
News Wuthering Waves' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab Looks Stunning
Once more to Night City
If anything’s going to draw you towards gacha game Wuthering Waves, surely it’s this stunning Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration, due out on 8th June as part of v3.4. Inspired by Netflix’s anime spin-off, you’ll be able to pull for 5-Star crossover Resonators Lucy and Rebecca, who look they’ve stepped right out...
- Kuro Games
- PS5
- Wuthering Waves
- Updates
Saturday30th May 2026
News Free PS5 Upgrade Codes Sent to The Outer Worlds Owners After Obsidian Cock Up
Developer provides Spacer's Choice Edition on PS5
Things can never just be simple, can they? After developer Obsidian confirmed it's providing free PS5 upgrades to the Spacer's Choice Edition of The Outer Worlds for PS4 owners starting yesterday, it turns out the process isn't nearly as straightforward as it seemed. What owners of the base PS4 and...
- Private Division
- PS5
- PS4
- The Outer Worlds
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2026?
Plus or minus?
June 2026's PS Plus Essential games have been revealed, but are they everything you ever wanted? As always, that's what we're here to find out. Unfortunately, I can see this selection being more than a little divisive. That's primarily because all three titles share a focus on some kind of multiplayer, be it co-op or competitive —...
- PS Plus
- PS5
- Polls
- Features
"It was a miss"
I saw some debate earlier today that, in response to its uncertainty around exclusivity, Microsoft may not show PS5 platform logos during its Xbox Showcase next week. Its broadcast, scheduled for 7th June, will include various first-party and third-party games, like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fable. Both games have been confirmed...
- Microsoft
- Xbox
- PS5
News Rayman Leaks Just Won't Stop, Xbox Outs 4K Edition of Origins
French fancy
As mentioned earlier in my piece about Rayman Legends Retold, the excellent Rayman Origins is also getting a remaster. The re-release – which hasn’t been officially acknowledged by Ubisoft just yet – will be subtitled Enhanced Edition, and will repurpose the PS3 original with 4K, 60fps presenta
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Rayman
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 635
Heating up
How are you all enjoying the heat, then? It’s not even summer yet and it’s already scorching outside. And let me tell you: my PS5 Pro is making sure it tells me about it. Aaron Bayne: I reckon this weekend I'll dig into the TacSim stuff now that I've rolled credits in 007 First Light. Jamie O'Neill: I'm still away from home,...
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
Friday29th May 2026
News These 5+ PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in June 2026
Sorry to see you go
After a spate of delistings and server shutdowns in March and April, June 2026 is looking a lot more relaxed on the PS Store. Of course, as is pretty much always the case, there are half-dozen or so things you need to be aware of. Here’s the upcoming schedule of potential disruption you should know about: Pinball FX (PS4):...
- PS5
- PS4
- Delistings
News PS5 Is Finally Getting One of PC's Biggest Cult Racing Games
Break stuff
I’ve got to be totally transparent with you: I’d never heard of the terribly named BeamNG.drive until today. However, after seeing the response to the racer’s PS5 announcement trailer, I decided to do a bit of research. It turns out this physics-based cult classic has been huge on PC for a decade, and squeezing it onto console is...
- BeamNG
- PS5
- BeamNG Drive
- Announcements
Review 007 First Light (PS5) - James Bond Returns in a Strong, Confident Origin Adventure
The game's Bond, James Bond
James Bond is undoubtedly one of the most famous names in all of fiction, which is a pretty funny thing to be able to say for a secret agent. With a multitude of books, movies, games, magazines, and countless items of merchandise, the character, and the version of the world he inhabits, is so familiar to so many. IO...
- Reviews
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- 007 First Light
Review Mina the Hollower (PS5) - Masterpiece for Many, But Not for Me
Anything but a hollow experience
Over a decade since Yacht Club Games made its mark on the indie scene with Shovel Knight, the studio is finally back with its next big nod to retro games, Mina the Hollower. Instead of going the 2D platformer route again, Mina the Hollower lives and dies on the melding of 2D Zelda exploration with Souls mechanics,...
- Reviews
- Yacht Club Games
- PS5
- Mina the Hollower
Rumour Rayman PS5 Remake to Feature Astro Bot, Will Be Revealed at State of Play
Look who's back
It wouldn’t be Ubisoft without a leak or 15, would it? Rumours have been swirling for days about Rayman Legends Retold, a supposed remake of the French publisher’s 2013 platformer – originally announced as a Wii U exclusive, if you recall. Reliable leaker billbil-kun says pre-orders will go live on 2nd June, although there...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Rayman
- Rumours
News Crimson Desert's PS5 Feature Set Has Been Expanded in Latest Patch
Full controller remapping option added
The latest weekly Crimson Desert update from Pearl Abyss has taken a slightly different direction compared to previous patches, but it's still just as important. Instead of a content addition, it's a new feature: controller button remapping. At launch, the game's control scheme was heavily criticised for being...
- Pearl Abyss
- PS5
- Crimson Desert
- Updates
News Fable PS5 Delayed, Moved Away from GTA 6 for the 'Dedicated Moment It Deserves'
More at Xbox Showcase next week
Fable, the highly anticipated Xbox RPG confirmed for PS5, will not release in 2026 as previously planned. In a statement, publisher Microsoft said it’s moving the Playground developed release to February 2027, where it “can have the dedicated moment it deserves”. A “major new look” at the game wil
- Xbox Game Studios
- PS5
- Fable
- Delays
Poll Will Next Week's PS5 State of Play Be the Most Viewed Ever?
Marketing masterclass
Sony’s been quietly and slowly growing the importance of State of Play for some time now, with its February 2026 broadcast quickly becoming the most viewed episode ever. But can it beat it next week? The platform h
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
- Polls
- Features
News Modern Warfare 4 Trots Out the Same Messaging of Realistic Skins in Call of Duty
How long will you stick to that promise?
A new Call of Duty game is once again attempting to win over the series' hardcore audience by saying it'll keep the skins and item collaborations added post-launch "grounded and transparent". During yesterday's reveal of Modern Warfare 4, developer Infinity Ward said everything in the title is tied to its...
- Activision
- PS5
- Call of Duty
News I Can't Believe I'm Writing This: Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat Is Coming to PS5, PS4
Party game based on classic novel
Here’s a story I didn’t expect to write on this otherwise uneventful Friday afternoon: Dr. Seuss’ iconic children’s novel The Cat in the Hat is coming to the PS5 and PS4. Outright Games is making this one, which is described as a “party game” for up to four-players. It looks a lot like Mario Party to...
- Outright Games
- PS5
- PS4
- The Cat in the Hat
- Announcements
Thursday28th May 2026
News 'Have Fun in the Festering Slop Pit': Hideo Kojima Underfire for Generative AI Short
"Not my Kojima"
Hideo Kojima will stop at nothing to cosy up with his celebrity pals, but this generative AI short starring the Death Stranding maker alongside longtime collaborator Nicolas Winding Refn is proving a bridge too far for many. The six-minute film debuted at the 79th Cannes Film Festival by Prada this week, promoting an upcoming event...
- Hideo Kojima
- Industry
- AI
News Sudden Steam Deck Price Increase Pins More Questions on PS6
Decked
Valve has suddenly and dramatically increased the price of its Steam Deck OLED range, pushing the price of the 1TB model beyond even a PS5 Pro. In fact, the price increases here are staggering: the 512GB model has gone from $549 to $789, while the aforementioned 1TB model has jumped from $649 to $949. Yes, that’s a $300 price increase...
- Valve
- Steam Deck
- PS6
News 'Launching the Game Is Just the Beginning': Don't Trade in 007 First Light for PS5
There's an extensive roadmap to follow
As it stands, 007 First Light is one of the strongest single player campaigns of 2026 so far. And that’s no small statement: it’s been a remarkably packed year, between Pragmata and Resident Evil Requiem, to name just two. But once you’re done with the 10 to 15 hour story, you may want to keep hold of...
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- 007 First Light
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Is Official, Launching This October on PS5
A high Price to pay
It looks as though the 2026 Call of Duty (not the 2026th, although it does feel like there have been that many) will be subtitled Modern Warfare 4. While there have been some fake leaks doing the rounds online, the very reliable billbil-kun posted the following, which all but confirms what's next for the popular shooter series:...
- Activision
- PS5
- Call of Duty
News Sony's Spamming PS5 Age Verification Reminders Ahead of June Cutoff
UK and Ireland need to comply now
Sony is currently sending out multiple waves of emails and PSN notifications to PS5 users in the UK and Ireland, reminding them to verify their age in order to continue using communication features like text-based messaging and voice chat. This whole age verification thing was announced back in April, with...
- Sony
- PS5
- UK
Rumour Persona 6 Protagonist Leaks Catch Fans Off Guard, Reveal Whispers Intensify
Is it finally happening?
After years of rumours, whispers, and fake leaks, we may finally have something on Persona 6. Funnily enough, this is a leak as well — but it's being backed by known insiders over on ResetEra, where you can find the images themselves. Basically, several grainy photographs of concept art have surfaced online. The art...
- Atlus
- Persona
- Rumours
News 007 First Light Debuts to 1.5 Million Sales in Just 24 Hours
Not bad, Bond
007 First Light sold 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours on the market, developer IO Interactive has announced. In a social media post, the developer thanked those who bought the game for showing up, as well as their enthusiasm and for sharing their experiences so far. "1.5 million copies sold! Thank you for showing up to the...
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- 007 First Light
- Sales
News Warzone to Be Delisted, Taken Offline on PS4 as Modern Warfare 4 Goes Current-Gen Only
Removed from PS Store on 4th June
Activision has confirmed the PS4 version of Warzone will be taken offline and rendered unplayable once the first season of support for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 goes live. Revealed earlier today, Modern Warfare 4 is the first entry in the franchise to only be available on current-gen cons
- Activision
- PS4
- Call of Duty
News 'That's a Huge Bummer': Street Fighter 6 World Tour Support Ends with Ingrid on PS5, PS4
Sorry, single players
Street Fighter 6 is, at its heart, a competitive multiplayer game. But I think it’s worth appreciating just how much value World Tour mode has added for single player fans. With each new DLC drop, Capcom has added new story and quests to the campaign, allowing you to learn the moves of its Masters and interact with them for...
- Capcom
- PS5
- PS4
- Street Fighter
CD Projekt Red reiterates what an "expansion" is
Following yesterday's reveal of new The Witcher 3 content in the form of Songs of the Past, CD Projekt Red has leaned into its definition of what an expansion is, as opposed to standard DLC. This is something the Polish developer has talked up before, and was also commented on by Idris Elba in the...
- CD Projekt RED
- PS5
- The Witcher
- DLC
News Modern Warfare 4 Wants You to Pre-Order to 'Help Ensure the Best Day One Experience'
Early access to beta planned
You’ll get early access to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’s open beta if you pre-order the game on the PS5. Activision is activating its usual marketing tactic with this year’s game, and digital pre-orders are already available on the PS Store. Physical pre-orders will also include access to the beta, but...
- Activision
- PS5
- Call of Duty
- Betas
News Gobliiins Collection Is Out Now, and It's One of the Most Robust Retro Packages on PS5
Five games in one
Out now on PS5 (it was only announced last night!), Gobliiins Collection is probably one of the most robust retro packages on the market. It contains the first five Gobliiins games, and comes with a sizeable list of extras. You'd be forgiven for not knowing what Gobliiins is, because the property's never made its way to...
- Red Art Games
- PS5
- Gobliiins
- Release Dates
- Trailers
News The Witcher 3's New Expansion Will Be Fully Revealed at Gamescom in August
Songs of the future
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past — the game's brand new expansion — will get its full reveal at Gamescom 2026. In fact, the DLC will actually be on show in the developer's dedicated area, so it's fair to expect a proper blowout ahead of its intended 2027 release. This year,...
- CD Projekt Red
- PS5
- The Witcher
News Tekken 8 Really Is Getting Back on Track After a Truly Terrible Start to the Year
Patch 3.01 is another win
Patch 3.01 for Tekken 8 has arrived alongside returning DLC character Kunimitsu — and it's actually turning out to be another significant win for Bandai Namco and the Tekken team. Just in case you haven't been keeping up, Tekken 8 was in a terrible state just several months ago. The big Season 3 update dropped in March,...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Tekken
- Patches
News Planet Zoo 2 Announced, Brings Flying Birds, Aquariums, and More to PS5 Later This Year
Going wild
Frontier has just announced Planet Zoo 2, the straightforwardly-named sequel to its popular zoo-keeping management sim. While there's not any raw gameplay, the in-engine announcement trailer at least sets the tone for this feel-good game: The headline new additions in Planet Zoo 2 are aviaries and aquariums, introducing lots of new...
- Frontier
- PS5
- Planet Zoo 2
- Announcements
- Trailers
News 'Of Course': Pragmata Director Wants a Sequel to Happen Just as Much as You Do
But it's not his decision
Capcom's Pragmata made a fairly big splash when it arrived earlier this year. The new IP from the Japanese publisher has proven to be a success, and its director is keen to see more. In an interview with GamesRadar, director Yonghee Cho is asked about the potential for Pragmata to become another big series for Capcom going...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Pragmata
Wednesday27th May 2026
News PlayStation Offers Free PSN Avatars with This Download Code
Give your PSN profile an indie feel
If you're bored of the PSN avatar currently representing your PS5, PS4 profile, then a fresh batch of indie-themed images have been provided by Sony as part of the Days of Play promotion for 2026. Using the regional codes listed below, you can get new PSN avatars from Baby Steps, Cairn, and Lumines Arise. Those...
- PS5
- PS4
- PSN
- Avatars
- Days of Play
News 007 First Light Tech Analysis Reveals Just How Far Ahead PS5 Pro Is
60fps and much better image quality on PS5 Pro
With the title now available in a very short stint of early launch access, Digital Foundry has published its 007 First Light technical deep dive, focusing first on the base PS5 and PS5 Pro. It sounds like, across the game's Performance and Quality Modes on th
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- PS5 Pro
- 007 First Light
News Third Witcher 3 DLC Is Real! Songs of the Past Comes to PS5 in 2027
More details coming late summer
After many rumours and much speculation, CD Projekt Red has announced a third expansion for The Witcher 3 really is happening. It's called Songs of the Past and it's coming to PS5 (no PS4 version) in 2027. The developer pitches the DLC as the following: "Songs of the Past will return players to the role of legendary...
- CD Projekt Red
- PS5
- The Witcher
- DLC
News Bungie's Maligned Shooter Marathon Goes Free-to-Play for a Full Week on PS5
No PS Plus required
In an attempt to entice new players, Marathon will be totally free to play for a full week on PS5, starting from the 2nd June and lasting until the 9th June. This lines up with the launch of the previously announced Season 2, which is introducing a new map and shell (character class), alongside various seasonal challenges. Gear...
- Sony
- Bungie
- PS5
- Marathon
