Talking Point Does Sony Really Need Some Kind of Summer Showcase?
To E3 or not to E3
- Sony
- PS5
- Talking Point
- Features
Review Deliver At All Costs (PS5) - Special Delivery with Mixed Results
Return to sender
- Reviews
- Konami
- PS5
- Deliver At All Costs
News New Street Fighter Movie Targeting Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns
Here comes new challengers
- Capcom
- Street Fighter
- Movies
News Elden Ring Will Get Its A24 Movie Adaptation, with Alex Garland in the Director's Seat
George R. R. Martin will produce
- Bandai Namco
- Elden Ring
- Movies
News It's Over! FTC Drops Its Case Against Microsoft's Activision Buyout
"Today's decision is a victory for players"
- Microsoft
- Activision Blizzard
- Industry
News Rematch Open Beta Kicks Off on PS5 Next Week, Here's Everything You Need to Know
Sifu dev's football game playable soon
- Sloclap
- PS5
- Rematch
- Betas
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TodayFri, 23rd May 2025
News New Street Fighter Movie Targeting Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns
Here comes new challengers
Capcom’s big screen Street Fighter adaptation, which it’s cooking with Legendary Pictures, is eyeing the Minecraft movie’s Jason Momoa and WWE’s Roman Reigns to join its cast. Other actors on the list include Andrew Koji (Bullet Train) and Noah Centineo (Warfare). It’s not clear who Momoa is being coveted to...
- Capcom
- Street Fighter
- Movies
News Elden Ring Will Get Its A24 Movie Adaptation, with Alex Garland in the Director's Seat
George R. R. Martin will produce
Video game movies are big business these days, and Bandai Namco will be putting its faith in esteemed production house A24 and English director Alex Garland to bring Elden Ring’s artistry to the big screen. The flick has been rumoured for some time, but Deadline has now confirmed the project is in production,...
- Bandai Namco
- Elden Ring
- Movies
News It's Over! FTC Drops Its Case Against Microsoft's Activision Buyout
"Today's decision is a victory for players"
Earlier this month it was reported the Federal Trade Commission was still fighting Microsoft's Activision Blizzard buyout and it wasn't going so well. Now, in perhaps the last significant development, the FTC has officially dropped its case against the tech giant. “The Commission has determined that the...
- Microsoft
- Activision Blizzard
- Industry
YesterdayThu, 22nd May 2025
News Analytics Firms Predict Pitiful Full-Price Sales for DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5
Skewered
DOOM: The Dark Ages has attracted three million players in approximately one week, per publisher Bethesda’s recent announcement. But it’s always worth remembering that players don’t necessarily correlate to full-price purchases, especially when a game is included in a subscription like Xbox Game Pass. Now, data firm
- Bethesda
- PS5
- DOOM
News PlayStation State of Play Event for June Could Be on After All
Grubb weighs in
For pretty much all of the PS5 generation, PlayStation fans have come to expect that Sony will host some kind of digital event in the month of May. The firm has put on either a PlayStation Showcase or a State of Play around this time every year since 2019, but it's looking increasingly likely Sony will be bucking that trend in 2025...
- Sony
- PS5
- PlayStation Showcase
- State of Play
Space'd
The good news: the first Warhammer 40k: Space Marine game is getting a remaster! The bad news: it's skipping PS5 for some reason — at least at launch. Only announced for Xbox Series X|S and PC, the enhanced re-release will be available on Xbox Game Pass day one — which might indicate some kind of timed deal with the Team in Green. It's...
- SEGA
- Warhammer
- Trailers
News Oblivion Remastered Updates Still Nowhere to Be Seen a Month After Release
The Zero of Kvatch
It's now been a full month since the shadow drop release of Oblivion Remastered, and players are still waiting on some much needed improvements. For the record, we've enjoyed playing through Oblivion again and allowing the sheer nostalgic overload to carry our interest — but there's absolutely no question that the game launched...
- Bethesda
- PS5
- Oblivion
- Patches
News Stellar Blade PS5, PC's NIKKE Minigame Looks Like Tremendous Fun
Gun game
For those who don’t play NIKKE: Goddess of Victory, it’s an arcade-style cover-based shooter, where pretty girls wield humongous firearms from behind convenient knee-high walls. And that exact same gameplay has been converted to Stellar Blade, as part of a new minigame which will feature as part of the release’s upcoming crossover...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Stellar Blade
- DLC
News The Most Addictive Game Ever Is Now Available on PS5, PS4
Did it all for the cookie
There’s a good chance you’ve heard of – or even spent countless hours playing – Cookie Clicker. The game sees you constructing an ever-evolving factory of sweet treats by simply, well, pushing a button. But if you’ve ever played a clicker game before, like AdVenture Capitalist or even the recent minigame in...
- Playsaurus
- PS5
- PS4
- Cookie Clicker
- Out Now
News Days Gone Remastered Latest PS5 Update Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Fine tuning
Sony and Bend Studio have recently released a new game update for Days Gone Remastered, the PS5 rendition of the fan-favourite open world adventure. Bringing the game to version 1.025.809, the patch makes a number of further improvements to the overall experience, with some notable refinements for PS5 Pro users as well. Balanced mode...
- Sony
- PS5
- Days Gone Remastered
- Updates
News At Least Sony's New PS2 Classic Has a Platinum Trophy on PS5, PS4
But let's hope for PS Plus Premium improvements
It’s so frustrating what’s going on with PS Plus Premium and Sony’s push to bring classic games to PS5 and PS4, because the platform holder clearly now has the pieces in place – but it’s flunking the content. We have no issue with the release of Battle Engine Aquila this week, as it seems...
- Ziggurat Interactive
- PS5
- PS4
- PS2
- Battle Engine Aquila
Review Deliver At All Costs (PS5) - Special Delivery with Mixed Results
Return to sender
While the world waits patiently for GTA 6, it seems smaller developers have started to turn to the origins of Rockstar’s open world juggernaut for inspiration. The Precinct recently proved that an isometric crime caper can work, and now we have a similarly presented package in Deliver At All Costs – albeit with an emphasis on...
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- Konami
- PS5
- Deliver At All Costs
News Bungie Leaders Reportedly Pitched Destiny 2 Subscription, But Got 'Vehemently' Shut Down
Former staff speak out against Bungie's leadership
Marathon developer Bungie has come under fire in recent weeks over an artwork scandal and it seems more dirty laundry is being aired about past internal operations of the studio now owned by Sony. Game journalist Destin Legarie has released a new video featuring allegations from former Bungie...
- Bungie
- PS5
- PS4
- Destiny
Talking Point Does Sony Really Need Some Kind of Summer Showcase?
To E3 or not to E3
Sony doesn’t operate like it used to. We’ve had years to get used to this new era of PlayStation, which only speaks to consumers when it has something to say – and somehow still manages to underdeliver on the rare occasion it does. It’s no surprise to learn there’s unlikely to be any kind of PS5 presentation this...
- Sony
- PS5
- Talking Point
- Features
News Embracer Group Says It'll Release 76 Games in the Next 12 Months
Coffee Stain Group spinning off
The ever-chaotic Embracer Group has released a breakdown of its plans for the next financial year, and it sounds like it'll be a busy one. For the period from April 2025 to March 2026, the company says it plans to release a total of 76 games, running the gamut from major AAA to smaller scale titles. CEO Lars...
- Embracer Group
- PS5
- PS4
News Death Stranding 2's PS5 Controller Up for Pre-Order Now
Priced at £74.99, out on 26th June
Sony has now opened up pre-orders for the Death Stranding 2 limited edition PS5 controller it has to offer alongside the game. The special pad launches on the same day as the game, 26th June 2025, and costs £74.99. Pre-orders are live in the UK and across Europe on Sony's official PlayStation Direct website,...
- Sony
- PS5
- Death Stranding
- Controllers
News New Warhammer 40k RPG Dark Heresy Revealed for PS5
Dark timeline
A new Warhammer 40k RPG has just been announced, and it focuses on the Dark Heresy side of the grim fantasy universe. Suitably titled Warhammer 40k: Dark Heresy, this is another in-depth role-player from the genre specialists at OwlCat Games — the same team behind the incredibly well received Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader. "Become an...
- OwlCat Games
- PS5
- Warhammer
- Trailers
News Warhammer 40k: Boltgun 2 Brings the Boomer Shooter Back for Another Crusade on PS5
A bolt from the ultramarine
A full sequel to retro-styled shooter Warhammer 40k: Boltgun has been announced, and it's stomping onto PS5 in 2026. Simply titled Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2, this follow-up is promising more of the same, but hopefully even better. "Dominate the battlefield with an arsenal of formidable weapons and even deadlier...
- Big Fan
- PS5
- Warhammer
- Trailers
News Eco-Friendly PS1 Import Classic 'Wonder Trek' Gets English Fan Translation
Time Extension "Now the game can reach a much deserved western audience"
The 1998 Japanese PS1 exclusive Wonder Trek is finally playable in English, thanks to the efforts of the fan translation community. Developed by Zest Works and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, Wonder Trek places you in the boots of zoologist Nick, who crash-lands on a mysterious...
- PS1
- Fan Translations
News Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals Free Akuma Armour and More in Street Fighter 6 Crossover
Chun Li and Cammy are DLC, though
Monster Hunter Wilds has unveiled its upcoming collaboration with Street Fighter 6, and it's actually all about Akuma. The demonic fighter is making his presence felt through a free armour set, which can be unlocked through a new quest, suitably titled Ultimate Strength. Additional arena quests, named Demonic...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Monster Hunter
- Street Fighter
- Trailers
Rumour Assassin's Creed Shadows Co-Op Mode Still In Development, First Expansion Targets September
Shadowy business
Assassin's Creed Shadows' long rumoured co-op mode is apparently still in the works, with the intention being to release it as part of the game's ongoing post-launch support. This is based on a fresh report from the ever-reliable Insider Gaming. Sources close to the open world title's development say that Shadows' team has been...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Assassins Creed
- Rumours
News Splitgate 2 Open Beta Is Now Available on PS5, PS4, Progress Carries Over to Final Game
Time to split some gates
Free-to-play multiplayer shooter Splitgate 2 is now playable on PS5 and PS4 in open beta form. The first-person shooter combines arena-based battles and sci-fi weaponry with portals, allowing players to navigate maps in all kinds of strategic ways to get an advantage. The open beta features much of what will be included in...
- 1047 Games
- PS5
- PS4
- Splitgate 2
- Betas
News Age Rating Suggests Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Isn't Too Far Down the Road
Put your foot down
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is an upcoming kart racer starring SEGA's iconic mascot and his cohorts, but when exactly is it coming to PS5 and PS4? A newly posted age rating in Australia suggests it's not too far away. The country's age classification authority has listed a PG rating for the colourful kart racer, citing "In-Game...
- SEGA
- PS5
- PS4
- Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
News Rematch Open Beta Kicks Off on PS5 Next Week, Here's Everything You Need to Know
Sifu dev's football game playable soon
Rematch, the online multiplayer football game from the makers of Sifu and Absolver, is due for release in June, but before then, you'll get a chance to check it out with an open beta test. The latest beta will involve consoles for the first time, including PS5 of course. The open beta takes place from 28th May...
- Sloclap
- PS5
- Rematch
- Betas
News PS5's Shadow Labyrinth Reveals More Familiar Pac-Man Mazes, and They Still Look Crazy
Ghosted
Bandai Namco's latest Pac-Man game doesn't even have Pac-Man in the title, so it's no surprise that Shadow Labyrinth is a very different interpretation of the classic arcade series. However, a new gameplay trailer for the side-scrolling action title unveils stages that'll look much more familiar to fans of the classics. It seems that, at...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Shadow Labyrinth
- Trailers
News Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2's Free Horde Mode Deploys in June
Hold the line
After a long wait for confirmation, developer Saber Interactive has announced that Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 will be getting its horde mode on the 26th June. And to reiterate, this is going to be part of a free update for all players. Officially titled 'Siege Mode', you'll be able to team up with other players or bots to fight off...
- Focus Entertainment
- PS5
- Warhammer
- Patches
- Trailers
Wednesday21st May 2025
Guide 55+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Multiverse of Games Sale
Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
It's new PS Store sale time! Sony has once again dropped the prices on thousands of digital items in the Multiverse of Games sale, running now through to 4th June 2025. Browsing through all those PS5 and PS4 games could drive you potty, and that's where this guide comes in. We've compiled a list of great...
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- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
News PlayStation Stars Rewards Program Shutting Down, Sony Confirms
Not accepting any new members henceforth
Sony has shared its PlayStation Stars rewards program, which never made it off phones and actually onto PS5 and PS4 consoles, will be shutting down. The full closure will take place in November 2026, but the program won't be accepting any new members, effective immediately. The news has been confirmed in a...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Stars
News Stellar Blade PC Dev Hopes to Share Good News About Region Lock Soon
Says DRM has no impact on performance
Stellar Blade will not require a PSN account when it releases on PC next month, as per Sony’s recently revised policy. You will be able to unlock an additional outfit for heroine Eve if you do sync up your username, but that’s completely optional and not mandated in any way at all. However, like practically...
- Sony
- PC
- Stellar Blade
Lost in Cult comes through
There’s light at the end of the tunnel of what’s been a torrid time for fans of physical games. With declining sales of boxed software, publishers have started to take the piss, resulting in low effort releases like DOOM: The Dark Ages, where only 85MB is included on the disc. Lost In Cult, already purveyors of fine...
- Lost in Cult
- PS5
- Industry
News Hellblade 2 Announced for PS5, Out This Summer
In an enhanced version
Microsoft and Ninja Theory have confirmed Senua's Saga: Hellblade II will be ported to PS5 in an Enhanced Edition this summer. You can wishlist the game now on the PS Store. The news comes from a video uploaded to X (or
- Xbox Game Studios
- PS5
- Hellblade
- Announcements
News DOOM: The Dark Ages Attracts 3 Million Players, Over 2 Million Estimated on Xbox
Doing far better than DOOM Eternal
DOOM: The Dark Ages has been played by more than three million users since its release last week, which makes it the biggest launch for developer id Software in its entire history. Bethesda shared the news in a tweet, where it also confirmed the new release had reached the milestone seven times faster than the...
- Bethesda
- PS5
- DOOM
Round Up Lies of P: Overture Previews Reveal Difficulty Options, Boss Rush Mode, and More
Prequel expansion looking good
Lies of P: Overture, the upcoming expansion to the fan-favourite Souls-like RPG, has received a bunch of hands-on reports, and it's sounding like players are in for a treat. Outlets are pretty much unanimous in saying Overture is fantastic, with a snowy, creepy zoo the main setting for the prequel DLC impressing with...
- Neowiz
- PS5
- Lies of P
- DLC
- Round Up
News Another 2,000 Must-Play PS5, PS4 Games and DLC Discounted on PS Store
What're yer buyin' this time?
Sony’s plunged the price of another 2,000 items on the PS Store, with a selection of must-own games among the options. In truth, this sale appears to heavily favour DLC packs, so if you’ve been looking for some additional items to extend the lifespan of your favourite games, now might be the time to grab some of...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
News Oblivion Remastered Sales Prove the Power of Nostalgia and Shadow Drops
Totally outsells the original game
The original Oblivion was an undeniable hit back when it launched in 2006 — an open RPG that set a lot of new standards for the genre. However, its initial success has seemingly been completely overshadowed by Oblivion Remastered, almost two decades later. The PS5 revival, which was shadow dropped on the 22nd...
- Bethesda
- PS5
- Oblivion
- Sales
News Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Stays in Night City, But You'll Also Visit 'Chicago Gone Wrong'
Orion's belt
As many would have expected, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 — currently codenamed Orion — will once again take place in Night City. However, it sounds like a second setting will also be introduced. This surprisingly juicy info comes from Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith himself. In an interview with Polish outlet tvgry, the veteran...
- CD Projekt Red
- Cyberpunk
News Sony's PS5 Indie Program Might Have Found Another Winner
Mukti comes from India Hero Project
The Internet will try and tell you Sony is only interested in big-budget single player titles and live-service efforts, but dig a little deeper and you'll find the company closely working with indie teams to make their games a reality. The China Hero Project and India Hero Project are two of those initiatives, and...
- Culttales Interactive
- PS5
- Mukti
- Trailers
- India Hero Project
News Apr 2025 USA Sales: PS5 Ports Award Microsoft's Forza Horizon 5, Indiana Jones Huge Boosts
Indiana Jones up over 100 places
The recently released PS5 versions for Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle have sent overall sales of the games into overdrive in the USA, as confirmed by new Circana data. Forza Horizon 5 was the second-best-selling game of April 2025, beaten only by Oblivion Remastered. The month prior, the open...
- USA
- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
- PS4
News Helldivers 2's Major New Update Is Proving Wildly Popular on PS5, PC
Another win for democracy
Love it or loathe it, this is the live service model working as intended: Helldivers 2’s latest update has had a massive impact on the engagement of the Arrowhead developed co-op shooter. This week, the Swedish studio dropped Heart of Democracy, the uber-successful outing’s latest update. And unsurprisingly,
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Helldivers
News Returnal Dev Commits to 'Premium' PS5 Experiences as Sony Continues Live Service Push
The plan is to be "fully-focused on single player"
With all the recent talk about Sony's live service push not stopping any time soon, PlayStation's Returnal developer Housemarque has spoken out about how it intends to remain "fully-focused on single player and premium experiences", at least in the foreseeable future. During
- Sony
- PS5
News Monster Hunter's Coolest Cosmetic Is Back for a Limited Time in Wilds
Go with the flow
A fan favourite Monster Hunter armour piece has returned in Monster Hunter Wilds, and you can grab it right now through a limited time event quest. The glorious Sealed Dragon Cloth is basically a big old scarf that flows in the breeze as you battle beasties. Similar items have been made available in previous games, but we're...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Monster Hunter
News Breakout PS5 Hit Expedition 33 Is Getting an Official Art Book This Year
Book it
French art book manufacturer Pix’n Love has announced it’s collaborating with Kepler Interactive and Sandfall Games on a new piece featuring the fractured world of breakout hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. While it’s still super early, you can expect the book to feature concept art, illustrations, sketches, character models, and...
- Kepler Interactive
- Books
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
News Ubisoft Hiring for a 'Prestigious' Big-Budget Rayman Game
It's a "AAA title for the Rayman brand"
New job adverts at Ubisoft have revealed that the Mario + Rabbids developer Ubisoft Milan is taking on staff to create a new "prestigious AAA title for the Rayman brand". The successful applicant shall "be responsible for ensuring the quality and content of gameplay animation assets align with the game’s...
- Ubisoft
- Rayman
News Atomfall Sequel in Talks After 'Immediately Profitable' Launch, Says Rebellion
Another
Rebellion, the developer behind this year's cult hit game Atomfall, has described the title's success as "immediately profitable", according to The Game Business. The game released back in March and was met with a great critical reception as well as the studio's biggest ever launch. While part of this success can be attributed to its...
- Rebellion
- PS5
- PS4
- Atomfall
News Street Fighter 6's Elena Is Alive and Kicking in Full PS5, PS4 Gameplay Demo
Footsies
Elena, first introduced in Street Fighter 3: New Generation, is days away from making her Street Fighter 6 debut. The Kenyan capoeira combatant is as agile as ever in this gameplay demonstration, using her long legs to unleash devastating damage. She seems particularly adept at closing distances, and unleashing swift combos before breaking...
- Capcom
- PS5
- PS4
- Street Fighter
News PS5 Is the Next Stop for Cosy Cooking Adventure Fruitbus, Arrives in June
Physical edition also on the way
Publisher Silver Lining Interactive has announced a PS5 release date for its cutesy open world cooking game, Fruitbus. Landing on PS Store on 19th June 2025, the game was well-received on PC last year, and will soon be available on Sony's current-gen system. In Fruitbus, you inherit a food truck and must travel an...
- Silver Lining Interactive
- PS5
- Fruitbus
- Announcements
- Release Dates
Tuesday20th May 2025
News Castlevania Is Getting A Musical, "Awakening Under The Moon"
Time Extension Update: Overseas tickets now on sale
Tue 29th Oct 2024 Konami's Castlevania series is to get its own musical in Japan, it has been revealed. The vampire-hunting franchise – which began life back in the mid-'80s – will be adapted into a musical by Takarazuka Revue (thanks, Famitsu). "Castlevania" ~Awakening under the Moon~ will be performed by...
- Castlevania
- Japan
- Music
Guide 25+ PS5, PS4 Games You Must Buy Cheap in PS Store's Indie Sale (North America/Europe)
Here's what we recommend
Sony’s plunged the price of 1,000s of PS5 and PS4 indie games today, and once again we’re here to round up the titles you should be paying attention to. Below you’ll find a list of 25 titles we either highly recommend, or which have received a rating of 7/10 or higher on our site. Pretty much all of these are at their...
- Guides
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
News Rockstar Quietly Increases Prices of Red Dead Redemption Games on PS4
Small price increase in the UK
The prices of both Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2 have quietly increased on the UK PS Store in the past few weeks, resulting in a £10 price hike for the former and a £5 jump for the latter. First spotted by our sister site Pure Xbox concerning the Xbox One version of the sequel and the ba
- Rockstar Games
- PS4
- Red Dead Redemption
Review Blades of Fire (PS5) - Steely Action with Blunt Art and Storytelling
Fantasy epic sure to quench your thirst for combat
Blades of Fire is a dark fantasy action adventure game inspired by Santa Monica Studio's modern God of War series and FromSoftware's Souls series, and it's a fairly compelling melding of the two. Central to its narrative and gameplay is the ability to forge a wide variety of powerful melee weapons,...
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- 505 Games
- PS5
- Blades of Fire
