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  • News With Summer Game Fest in Sight, a Brand New Hot Wheels Racing Game Has Leaked Early

    Don't toy with me

    One of the most reliable video game leakers, billbil-kun, has revealed the existence of a new, unannounced Hot Wheels game. Likely to be announced during Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest showcase in a matter of hours, the game is reportedly named Hot Wheels Infinite Rush, and it's developed by Milestone — the same team that...

    • Milestone
    • PS5
    • Hot Wheels
    • Leaks
  • News Unlike Other Sony Exclusives, Wolverine PS5 Will Launch with New Game Plus Day One

    "Our goal was to make the second time as fun as the first"

    In games like Ghost of Yotei and even Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Sony’s had success adding New Game Plus several weeks after release. I think the idea here is to give players an incentive to hold onto their game; the feature tends to be added alongside new content and Trophies, designed to...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Marvel's Wolverine
  • News Zenless Zone Zero's Gorgeous New City Revealed Early After Major Leak

    Roscaelifer awaits

    An extremely unfortunate leak has forced HoYoverse to upend its carefully coordinated marketing plans for new Zenless Zone Zero region, Roscaelifer. Those of you on social media will know one website accidentally published a 10-minute gameplay demonstration of the “city in the sky” earlier this week, which immediately went...

    • HoYoverse
    • PS5
    • Zenless Zone Zero
    • Updates
    • Trailers
  • News Netflix's Highly Successful Devil May Cry Series Will Return for One Final Season

    Dante with the devil

    Showrunner Adi Shankar has announced a third and final season for Netflix's hit animated adaptation of Devil May Cry. Following two successful seasons released in 2025 and 2026, the show is set to have one more season to wrap up what's being called the Force Edge saga. Shankar writes about what's to come, and it's safe to say...

    • Netflix
    • Capcom
    • Devil May Cry
    • TV
  • News Wolverine PS5 Cuts Through the Crowd, Tops PS Store Pre-Order Charts

    Didn't take long

    It took less than a day for Marvel’s Wolverine to impale the competition and shoot straight to the top of the PS Store pre-order charts. Insomniac’s new game has overtaken Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the US and UK, as well other regions like Spain. As is usually the case, it’s the more expensive Deluxe Edition that’s...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Marvel's Wolverine
  • News After Describing Them as 'Antiquated', Xbox Now Says It 'Must Have Exclusive Content and Services'

    But games must reach large audiences, too

    A new interview from Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shed a little more light on its approach to exclusivity, even though the company still seems confused. The back-and-forth with Bloomberg is actually a brilliant listen, with some genuinely hard hitting questions from journalist Emily Chang, who’d clearly done...

    • Microsoft
    • Xbox
    • PS5
    • Asha Sharma
  • Feature "I Was Pretty Much Living In The Office" - Kingdom Hearts' Translator On Chocobo Racing, Naming Tidus & Vagrant Story

    Time Extension "We were so close to not making it"

    I’ve always been fascinated by the topic of video game localisation; for pretty much as long as I can remember. Personally, for me, there’s just something that's so interesting about all of the hidden work that goes into taking a piece of media from one language and translating it into another, which...

    • Features
    • Interviews
    • Square Enix
    • Kingdom Hearts
  • News Crimson Desert Has Pinball After PS5 Patch 1.10, Because of Course It Does

    Plus an Orb Roll minigame

    Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss must have seen my article covering the game's 1.08 update, because at this point, it really is just adding new features and mechanics for the fun of it. Having downloaded today's new patch 1.10 on PS5, you'll be able to play a pinball minigame within the open worlder. You shall find the...

    • Pearl Abyss
    • PS5
    • Crimson Desert
    • Updates
  • Guide What Time Is Summer Game Fest 2026 Livestream?

    All the dates, times, and details you need

    The summer season of gaming news and reveals is fast approaching, and Summer Game Fest from Geoff Keighley will generally always be the centrepiece. Sony, Microsoft, and perhaps Nintendo will also host livestreams around the event, with Keighley being the main multiplatform destination. Below, we'll cover...

    • Guides
    • Summer Game Fest
  • Guide All PS Plus Games Available Now

    Every PS Plus game, updated in one place

    We’re tracking every PS Plus game available now, so you always know exactly what’s included in your tier of Sony’s subscription service. This page lists all current PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and

    • Guides
    • PS Plus
    • PS5
    • PS4
  • News 'We Are So Back': Helldivers 2 Dev Lays Out Plans to Improve Game

    Hell yeah

    Helldivers 2 has certainly not fallen off by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s moving into the next phase of its lifecycle, where its all about keeping players – both old and new – engaged. The studio promised recently to improve its communication with players, and it started that process today with a huge Steam blogpost that...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PC
    • Helldivers
  • News God of War Laufey Voted Best PS5 Game at State of Play

    Wolverine not far behind

    So, Sony's latest State of Play broadcast ended up being pretty good — and I reckon a lot of that perception is simply down to how many high quality games were on display. But out of all those PS5 games, which one really got you going? Which one stole the show? Yesterday, I put together a cheeky

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • State of Play

YesterdayThu, 4th Jun 2026

  • News PS5's Latest Firmware Update Rolling Out Now, Here's What It Does

    What does version 26.04-13.40.00 do?

    Sony has begun issuing a new PS5 system software update, and it's apparently rolling out in a phased release. I can say it's at least available in the UK now, as I'm downloading it as I write this. The new firmware update takes PS5 to version 26.04-13.40.00, and it weighs in at just over 1.2 GB. What does it...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Firmware Updates
  • News PS5 Price Hike Has Flushed UK Hardware Sales Down the Toilet

    It's barely beating Xbox now

    Sony’s been fighting fires all generation, from pandemic-induced supply shortages through to tariffs. But its latest PS5 price hike, powered by rising component costs, may be a headache it just can’t overcome. The Games Business journalist Chris Dring reports that sales of Sony’s console fell by 50% in the UK in...

    • PS5
    • UK
    • Hardware
    • Sales
  • News Wolverine PS5 Is a Linear Single Player Action Game, Not Open World

    A globe-hopping rollercoaster ride

    You’ve been asking for more linear single player action games from Sony, and Marvel’s Wolverine is set to make good on that request later this year. Unlike the Spider-Man series, which takes place in a sandbox New York City, this latest effort from first-party studio Insomniac is not open world. In fact,...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Marvel's Wolverine
  • News PS5 vs Pepperoni Pizza: New God of War Sparks Tense Exchange Between Sony and Domino's

    A pizza the action

    A light ribbing about the new God of War game from the Domino’s Pizza account has triggered a small social media spat between Sony and the fast food firm. In response to footage of new title God of War Laufey, the UK arm of the pizza chain – searching for engagement now the Premier League season is over – said: “God of...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • God of War
    • Domino's Pizza
  • News God of War Laufey Is Much Closer to Releasing on PS5 Than You Think

    "This one isn't years away"

    Unlike most major announcements, God of War Laufey is not years away. Rumours originally speculated the spin-off game, starring Kratos’ wife Faye, would launch in 2027. And while Sony didn’t attach a release window to this week’s 20 minute gameplay reveal, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier said you shouldn’t...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • God of War
  • News Widespread Confusion Forces Amazon to Make Statement About Future James Bond Games

    IO Interactive won't self-publish sequels

    It's fair to say 007 First Light has been a tremendous success; IO Interactive's James Bond origin adventure is one of the year's best-rated games, and its early sales have been very healthy indeed. The timing of the game is interesting, though, as during its development, rights to the 007 IP changed hands...

    • IO Interactive
    • Amazon
    • PS5
    • 007 First Light
  • Hands On Marathon's New Season Is Impressive, But Probably Not Enough

    Scared of the dark

    There is undeniably a lot riding on Marathon right now. With Destiny 2 announcing its end, and Destiny 3 supposedly not in active development, Bungie needs a win. Marathon hasn’t quite been the commercial slam dunk that it was hoping for, even though for me, it’s currently holding the top spot for my GOTY. So, I was really...

    • Bungie
    • PS5
    • Marathon
    • Hands On
    • Features
  • Rumour Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Reveal Is a Lock for Summer Game Fest

    Cloudy forecast

    We'll finally get to see Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 this week, if a reliable insider's tip is to be believed. Responding to another user's query on Reddit, prevalent games industry whisperer Nate the Hate says that he's "heard" Part 3 will be present at Summer Game Fest — which is happening this Friday. It would all line up...

    • Square Enix
    • PS5
    • Final Fantasy
    • Rumours
  • News PS5 State of Play Most Watched Ever, Overtakes PS Showcase

    Flawless victory

    I was miffed by our poll results last week when only 36% of you said you thought yesterday’s State of Play would be the most watched ever. I was so confident in this episode breaking the record, I would have put money on it. (In fact, I wish I had now.) The June 2026 instalment blew past the previous

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • State of Play
  • News Persona 6 Leaks Removed by SEGA, All But Confirming They're Real

    Green with envy

    Following on from the Persona 6 concept art leaks of last week, additional leaks that were spreading on social media have apparently been taken down by publisher SEGA. These latest leaks were shared by X (or Twitter) user @TheDkmariolink, and the images were reportedly removed within 48 hours or so, due to a copyright claim. This...

    • SEGA
    • Atlus
    • Persona
  • News Another Marathon Mess as Bungie Changes Misleading PS5 Store Description

    Digital mixup

    Bungie is never far away from a blunder, but I’m not entirely sure where the buck stops with this latest oversight. To cut a long story short, the dev is currently running a free trial week for first-person shooter Marathon, designed to coincide with its Season 2 update. Those who downloaded the trial noticed they could upgrade to...

    • Bungie
    • PS5
    • Marathon
  • Poll Is 007 First Light a Game of the Year Contender?

    007 heaven

    007 First Light arrived on PS5 last week, bringing some much needed Bond-ing to the current console generation. From the developers behind the modern Hitman games, this new take on the English spy certainly shares similarities with Agent 47's recent outings, incorporating a mix of gunplay, close quarters combat, stealth, and subterfuge...

    • IO Interactive
    • PS5
    • 007 First Light
    • Polls
    • Features
  • News PS5's New Star Wars Strategy Game, Zero Company, Is Just Months Away

    27th August release date leaked

    It's already known Star Wars Zero Company is at Summer Game Fest on Friday with a new gameplay trailer, but Dealabs leaker Billbil-Kun has blown its spot by sharing more important details relating to its release online. According to the leaker, the title will release just ahead of the packed September 2026 release...

    • EA
    • PS5
    • Star Wars
    • Leaks
  • News The Witcher, Cyberpunk Dev's Mysterious 'Hadar' Is an 'Immersive' and 'Emotional' Open World Game

    CDPR's on a hiring spree

    It's been quite some time since we heard anything specific about 'Hadar' — one of CD Projekt Red's future releases. It was announced back in 2022, when the company made its post-Cyberpunk 2077 production plans public. Back then, the project was described as being in the "earliest stages of development". But of course,...

    • CD Projekt Red
    • Hadar
  • News Elden Ring's New Tarnished DLC Pack Locked in for August

    Paid purchase for extra items

    FromSoftware is putting out a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Elden Ring, dubbed the Tarnished Edition. It contains a few brand-new items and features alongside the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and those additions will also be making their way to the PS5 and PS4 versions of the game. The Tarnished...

    • Bandai Namco
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Elden Ring
    • DLC
  • News No Rest for the Wicked Comes to PS5 Before Xbox, But It's Not Some Shady Exclusivity Deal

    Xbox Series S strikes again

    When No Rest for the Wicked showed up during Sony's latest State of Play and confirmed that it would be launching on PS5 this October, I was over the moon (no pun intended) to hear that it was finally happening. But not long after the reveal, developer Moon Studios came out and clarified that the action RPG would be...

    • Moon Studios
    • PS5
    • Xbox
    • No Rest for the Wicked
  • Preview Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Journal of an FCU Pilot in Training

    Project runway

    Well, it seems I've been drafted for the FCU air force. From what I understand, our military needs all the help it can get, and I'm only too happy to lend a hand. I've been studying the history books for a long time; from the Belkan War of '95 to the Lighthouse War back in 2019, I've pored over every detail multiple times. I almost...

    • Bandai Namco
    • PS5
    • Ace Combat 8
    • Previews
    • Features
  • News Live Service MMO Horizon Steel Frontiers Delayed Until 2027

    NCSoft effort no longer due this year

    Controversial live service MMO Horizon Steel Frontiers, which is being developed by Korean outfit NCSoft, will not launch in 2026 as originally intended. The game – set in Guerilla’s post-apocalyptic world – will now debut in the first half of 2027, per the firm’s latest investor relations report. The...

    • NCSoft
    • Mobile
    • PC
    • Horizon
  • News 'One of the Best Showcases I've Seen': 70% of PS5 Fans Loved State of Play

    The second best-rated State of Play ever

    In the aftermath of Sony's latest State of Play showcase, a general consensus appears to have formed: that was a very strong presentation, even if leaks robbed the show of its biggest moment. God of War Laufey would have made an even bigger splash if it had been a complete surprise, and there has even been...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • State of Play
  • News Switch 2's Price Hike Saves PS5's Blushes in Japan

    But Sony's format is still floundering

    In the last few weeks, the Switch 2 has been outselling the PS5 by more than 10:1 in Japan, as consumers have rushed to beat the price hike on Nintendo’s hardware. For those who missed the news, the flagship language-locked model of the Switch 2 went up to ¥59,980 (~$375) on 25th May, making it more...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Hardware
    • Sales
    • Japan
  • News PS5's Fairgames Dodged State of Play, But Could It Be Rebranded at Summer Game Fest?

    All's fair in this game

    While I was hoping it wouldn’t happen, I semi-expected to see Fairgames rebranded Break In at the State of Play this week. Obviously we already saw

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PC
    • Fairgames
    • Break In
  • News Having Abandoned the Sidemen, KSI Becomes a GOALS Character

    Ask your kids about it

    The talk of the town for the younger generation right now is about how KSI has left YouTube group the Sidemen after 13 years, but he's not exactly done it in the most tasteful way. Initially communicated as a way to spend more time with his family and partner, KSI has since been filmed performing some kind of 67 meme in a...

    • GOALS AB
    • PS5
    • GOALS
  • News Anticipated Avatar Fighting Game Delayed, But Only 3 Weeks

    Cross-play beta to fill the time

    Just a quick heads-up if you were looking forward to the licensed fighting game Avatar Legends, which has quite a bit of buzz behind it: the game has been delayed, from 2nd July to 23rd July on the PS5. Dev Gameplay Group said it’s “taking a little extra time to cook up an exceptional Avatar adventure, including...

    • PM Studios
    • PS5
    • Avatar Legends
    • Delays

Wednesday3rd Jun 2026

  • Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for June 2026?

    All the PS5 reveals from State of Play

    Sony has kick-started the summer season of gaming announcements with a major State of Play livestream that, in the build-up, promised over an hour of PS5 news. On the other side of the show, we're here to run you through every single reveal from the showcase. Below, you'll find all PS5 announcements from the...

    • PS5
    • State of Play
    • Round Up
    • Features
  • Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2026?

    Have your say on PlayStation's latest showcase

    Sony's big summer livestream is over and done with, offering more than an hour of major announcements, reveals, and industry news. There will be more to come, as Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase take place later this week, but for now, we're here to judge PlayStation's slate of gaming...

    • PS5
    • State of Play
    • Polls
    • Features
  • News 'That Looks Like Sh*t': God of War Creator Predictably Tears New PS5 Game to Shreds

    "This game is not going to do well"

    David Jaffe is not a fan of new PS5 game God of War Laufey. The veteran game director, who created the original PS2 game, looked visibly distressed during the new title’s 20-minute presentation. And he held nothing back in the aftermath, comparing the release unfavourably to Square Enix’s Forspoken. (A game...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • God of War
    • David Jaffe
  • News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Cheats Live Now in New PS5 Patch

    Another set of streamlined progression features

    Just as it did upon the Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 ports of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Square Enix has today updated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PS5 with the selection of cheats the other two consoles get with their new versions. An update is live now on PS5, and having downloaded it, you shall...

    • Square Enix
    • PS5
    • Final Fantasy
    • Patches
  • News 'We Have Many More Stories to Tell with Kratos': Sony Confirms New Games with God of War's Protagonist

    "We're super excited"

    God of War Laufey is taking the series in a slightly different direction, focusing on Kratos’ late wife Faye and her journey through the afterlife, the Everywhen. But that doesn’t mean Kratos’ story is over – not by a long stretch. Speaking as part of a YouTube video, Santa Monica Studio’s Head of Creative Cory...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • God of War
  • News PS5 Early Access Pre-Orders Truly Are Getting Out of Hand

    Now they're becoming exclusive

    We have been slating the PS5's early access pre-order incentives here on Push Square for some time now, but the latest example, tied to Control Resonant, just seems a bit sad. Overnight, at State of Play, the PS5 sequel was confirmed for a 24th September 2026 launch. If you pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of the...

    • PS5
    • PS Store
  • News Sound the Alarm: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Partially Developed Using AI

    Tomb R-AI-der

    Uh oh! It appears the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has used some AI assistance during production, and naysayers of the tech aren't best pleased. This is a remake of the original Lara Croft adventure from Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, and it's now due for release in February of next year. After the Steam page was...

    • Amazon
    • PS5
    • Tomb Raider
  • News 'What Happens to Gods When They Die?': PS5's New God of War Pulls All Pantheons into One Magical Place

    Zeus presumably awaits

    I’m obsessed with the premise of God of War Laufey, and now I’ve had a little more time to process the announcement and read all about it, I’m ready to fully embrace those pangs of excitement in my gut. There’s one line on the PS Blog that caught my eye and has really sold me on the whole thing: what happens to gods...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • God of War
  • News PS5's PS Store Shovelware Purge Continues with the Removal of More Garbage Games

    Another one bites the dust

    Sony is at the end of its tether with PS5 shovelware, and it’s now removing games at a remarkable rate. We’ve already reported on thousands of crappy titles that have been pulled from the PS Store, but the platform holder is on a crusade at this point. The next to fall is

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PS Store
  • Reaction Leaks Robbed State of Play of Its Biggest Surprise, But Show Still Spotlighted Many PS5 Games I'll Buy

    I'm not complaining

    There’s no doubt in my mind that Sony has now mastered the State of Play. Unlike in years past, I think it’s rare to see complaints about pacing and presentation anymore. At this point, it’s all about the content – which is how it should be, of course. While I don’t think last night’s showcase was as good as the one...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • State of Play
    • Reaction
    • Features
  • News Cory Barlog Now Head of Creative at God of War Dev, Guiding the Long-Term Vision of the Series

    Ariel Lawrence is directing Laufey

    For the longest time, fans have been waiting for God of War veteran Cory Barlog’s new game. But alongside the announcement of God of War Laufey today, we learned he has a new role at dev Santa Monica Studio: Head of Creative. Fellow God of War stalwart Ariel Lawrence is taking on the role of Game Director on...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • God of War
    • Cory Barlog
  • Poll What Was the Best PS5 Game at State of Play?

    The state of it all

    Sony promised a hefty State of Play for the 2nd June and I think it mostly delivered in terms of overall quality. The majority of you would agree with me, going by the results of our post-show poll. But what was the standout PS5 game from this latest event? That's what everyone's here to find out. It goes without saying that...

    • State of Play
    • PS5
    • Polls
    • Features
  • News The Most Viewed Trailers from PS5's Latest State of Play

    Social blade

    The latest State of Play is not only comfortably the most watched edition ever, but the trailers coming out of it have gone nuclear. Make no mistake, this was a big night for Sony’s social team, with millions of views on its YouTube channel alone. As always, I’ve totalled up the biggest trailers of the night, and ordered them by...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • State of Play
  • News There's No Collector's Edition for Marvel's Wolverine PS5, and Fans Aren't Happy

    Let us give you money

    Sony provided us all with some more details about its upcoming action adventure game, Marvel's Wolverine, including the various ways you can purchase it — but fans are disappointed about a lack of Collector's Edition. After dropping an impressive new gameplay demonstration, Sony opened up pre-orders for the PS5 exclusive...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Marvels Wolverine
  • Hands On Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is Set to Continue Capcom's Generational Winning Streak

    2026 belongs to Capcom

    Ladies and gentlemen, I think Capcom's done it again. The Japanese company's on a generational run right now, having released nothing but bangers for about a decade. Sure, not every title's been a commercial home run — Exoprimal and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess spring to mind — but slight missteps can be forgiven...

    • Capcom
    • PS5
    • Onimusha
    • Hands On
    • Features