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TodayTue, 3rd Nov 2026
The sands of time
If you thought that the re-reveal for The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel was signalling some kind of blowout in the relatively near future, then I've got bad news for you. Reiterating that the finished game is still a long way off, the ever-informative Jason Schreier made things clear on social media, posting: "Sorry to say [The Elder...
- Bethesda
- The Elder Scrolls
News Helldivers 2's Ever-Changing Universe Evolves Again with New Venomous Terminids
They're determinid to kill you
One of the best things about Helldivers 2 is its shifting warfront across the shared online galaxy. Developer Arrowhead has been able to constantly update the game with new missions, narrative beats, and features in this sort of "live" scenario, reacting to how players are doing and shifting the balance to keep things...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Helldivers
- Updates
News Control Resonant Is Remedy's Fastest Selling Game Ever, Led to a Massive Boost in Revenue
Out of control
Publisher and developer Remedy Entertainment recently released its latest game, Control Resonant, and it's been a big success so far. In fact, it's the fastest-selling game ever for the company, reaching 1 million copies sold just three weeks after launch. As a result, Remedy has enjoyed a very strong third quarter, as outlined in...
- Remedy
- PS5
- Control
Poll Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (October 2026)
Decide Push Square's GOTM
Ah, October, otherwise known as the month before GTA 6. Indeed, it was an incredibly busy 31 days for new PS5 releases, following on from an equally manic September — and that's going to make this latest Game of the Month poll all the more intriguing. October's most high profile title arguably launched just a few days...
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- PS5
- Polls
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News Bill & Ted Rock Out on PS5 in New Side-Scrolling Arcade Adventure
Yes way
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Arcade has just been announced for PS5, and it looks like a potential banger. Based on the first Bill & Ted movie of the same name, this is a side-scrolling action game — for up to two players — where the eternally optimistic duo travel between different time periods in order to recruit famous historical...
- Art Of Play Interactive
- PS5
- Bill & Ted
- Trailers
News South of Midnight's Director Wouldn't Have Funded It, Says Xbox's Approach Was Unsustainable
David Sears explains
South of Midnight is the latest title from Compulsion Games, a studio that used to be under Microsoft's umbrella before it reclaimed its independence earlier this year. It seemingly underperformed, even with ports to other platforms, including PS5, just under a year after its Xbox launch. Now, in a new interview with Minnmax,...
- Xbox
- PS5
- South of Midnight
- Industry
News Skyrim's Successor Finally Re-Revealed as The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel
Bethesda unveils its next RPG
It's official: The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel is the full title of Bethesda's next open world RPG. The subtitle has been announced as part of the developer's 40th anniversary celebrations. Confirmation comes via a very brief trailer at the end of the company's new video, which you can watch below. The teaser shows...
- Bethesda
- The Elder Scrolls
- Trailers
News GTA 6 PS5 File Size Confirmed to Be 212GB, Physical Map Available But Not in Boxed Copies
Preload brought forward two days
Rockstar Games has today shared more details on the launch of GTA 6, across both its digital and physical versions on PS5. Rumoured last week via a social media account, it has now been confirmed that GTA 6 requires 212GB of space to be downloaded and installed. You'll be able to preload the game, and that option...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Grand Theft Auto
- GTA
News Sony Seemingly Winding Down PSVR2 Sales, Gone from USA Store
Nowhere to be seen on PlayStation Direct
Sony may be taking steps to wind down sales of its PSVR2 headset, as it's been spotted that the VR device is no longer being sold through some of its official regional outlets and at third-party retailers. For a few weeks now, fans have been picking up on the fact PSVR2 no longer appears on the official...
- Sony
- PS5
- PSVR2
News Sony Commits to China Hero Project with Further Investment into Promising PS5 Games
Many titles getting an additional $1 million
While the vast majority of its four million sales have no doubt been made on PC, Sony’s enjoying a big win with the console exclusive Phantom Blade Zero right now. And at a press conference in Shanghai earlier today, it recommitted to its ongoing China Hero Project, which is now in its fourth phase...
- Sony
- PS5
- China Hero Project
News Bonus PS Plus Premium Game Is Out Now for PS5
Two games in one, actually
You have got to wait another couple of weeks to gain access to the official set of new PS Plus Premium games for this month, but in the meantime, there's been a bonus addition to the service. Not announced or highlighted by Sony or publisher Deep Silver, the new PS5 version of Metro Redux — which improves and enhances...
- PS5
- PS Plus
News PS Store Black Friday Sale Begins Tomorrow with Thousands of PS5 Deals
Here's a teaser of some games on offer
Sony has announced its big PS Store sale for Black Friday will begin tomorrow, 4th November 2026. It's promising "thousands" of deals across PS5 and PS4 titles, and it's even shared a list of a few of the standout games that'll be discounted. We don't know how much cheaper they'll be yet, but Sony has shared...
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gets Massive Update, Godzilla DLC Today as Year Two Begins
The race goes on
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been getting some great DLC and post-launch support from SEGA, and that's set to continue for another year, starting today, 3rd November 2026. A major game update is set to be released today, bringing the kart racer to version 2.0.0 and marking the beginning of the game's official Year Two. In the...
- SEGA
- PS5
- PS4
- Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
- Updates
News Borderlands Has Sold 100 Million Units Across the Series, and There's a Shift Key to Celebrate
No claptrap detected
Publisher 2K Games has announced a major sales milestone for its super popular looter shooter series, Borderlands. The franchise has now sold more than 100 million copies to date, across all platforms and games. It's marked the occasion with this video: In addition, developer Gearbox is celebrating by giving players 20...
- 2K Games
- PS5
- Borderlands
- Sales
News November 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Tour a Dead Island, board a Monster Train
Today's the day for Sony's penultimate PS Plus Essential update of 2026, which delivers a further three PS5, PS4 games for members to download and play. Here's what PlayStation has to offer this month, available to redeem until 1st December 2026: Dead Island 2 (PS5, PS4) | Review
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
Guide GTA 6 Release Times and Preload: When Can You Start Playing?
All the GTA 6 release info you need
Probably the most anticipated game of all time, GTA 6 is now just a few weeks away. As the launch draws closer, we're covering everything you need to know about its PS5 launch, including preload options and release times. In this GTA 6 guide, we cover the GTA 6 release times and preload. What Are the GTA 6...
- Guides
- GTA 6
- PS5
News Sony Wants You to Trade In Your PS5 for $400 if You're Not Using It
Circulate those systems
Sony is sending out notifications to PS5 players in the US, encouraging them to trade-in their console for cash if they’re not using it. The programme – which runs through a third-party named Back Market – promises up to $400 for a base PS5 console with two DualSense controllers, depending on their overall condition...
- Sony
- PS5
- Hardware
- Industry
YesterdayMon, 2nd Nov 2026
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Planet of the Deals Sale
Recommended games going cheap
Planet of the Deals is the PS Store's latest sale, but it's not around much longer, ending on 4th November, 2026. As always, there are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games on offer, and that's an awful lot of potential purchases to scroll through. To try and help out, we've compiled a smaller list of great games that we...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
"There was some resistance"
Final Fantasy Resonance has seemingly gone down really, really well with fans of the franchise — and so it's surprising to hear that Square Enix's leadership were apparently against the idea of the game. Resonance is very much a callback to classic Final Fantasy in terms of gameplay and structure; some would go as far...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Final Fantasy
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available Now as Sony Cracks Down on Jailbreaks
What does version 26.07-14.22.00 do?
Sony has released another system software update for PS5, hot on the heels of the last one from less than a fortnight ago. Version 26.07-14.22.00 is available to download and install now, and the singular patch note makes it fairly clear what it's targeting: We’ve made some security fixes to the system...
- Sony
- PS5
- Firmware Updates
Guide These 28+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (2nd-8th November)
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters! CRYMELIGHT! Zero Parades!
We’re fast approaching the GTA 6 evacuation zone, so expect the number of new releases to dip dramatically in November. There are some noteworthy titles this time, though, with highlights including the PS5 version of Zero Parades as well as Alice in Wonderland roguelite CRYMELIGHT. Here's...
- Guides
- PS5
- Release Dates
- Features
News Fortnite's Pirate Shop Unlocks the Entire Item Shop for Free
Battle Royale tops five million concurrent players
In case you haven’t been paying attention, Fortnite is running a pirate-themed season with One Piece crossover content available right now. But the big news is the discovery of a Pirate Shop, which makes the entire Item Shop free for two weeks. If you’re running in a squad, then everyone on...
- Epic Games
- PS5
- PS4
- Fortnite
Poll Which PS5 Games Did You Buy During the Insane Pre-GTA 6 Rush?
Spoilt for choice
Over the last couple of months, we've been subjected to one of the most packed release schedules in recent memory — and it's all been GTA 6's fault. The now imminent launch of Rockstar's world-beater changed everything when it was first announced. Publishers from across the globe scrambled to avoid its inevitable impact, opting...
- PS5
- Polls
- Features
News Sony Fighting GTA 6 PS5 Piracy with New Firmware Demands
Today's new PS5 firmware reportedly required
PlayStation appears to be taking absolutely no risks, as it closes in on the launch of GTA 6 for its platform while fending off PS5 jailbreak, piracy, and hacking attempts. From the start of last month, hackers began cracking the PS5 firmware via AI tools on firmware v7.00 through v13.60. In response,...
- Sony
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Firmware Updates
News Yakuza Creator's Gang of Dragon PS5 Game and New Studio Officially Dead
Dissolved days ago on 31st October
Gang of Dragon, the Yakuza-esque title Toshiro Nagoshi planned to make with a newly set-up developer under NetEase, will never see the light of day. Nagoshi Studio has now officially been closed, as of 31st October 2026. This news had been expected for some time, as reports dating back to March 2026 detail...
- NetEase
- PS5
- Gang of Dragon
News Stealth Classic Thief: The Dark Project Returns for a PS5 Remaster with New Content
Out on PS5 from 3rd December 2026
One of the classics that helped create an entire genre, stealth masterpiece Thief: The Dark Project is coming to PS5 in remastered form next month, from 3rd December 2026. This new version of the 1998 game has been remastered using Nightdive Studios' KEX Engine to produce a new edition running at 4K and 120...
- Nightdive Studios
- PS5
- Thief
- Release Dates
News God of War's Dave Bautista Beefs Up 9kg for Kratos TV Show Role
Gym of War
Dave Bautista has been busy in the gym after being cast as Kratos in Amazon Prime’s upcoming live action God of War adaptation. Showing off in a branded shirt on social media, the former wrestler confirmed he’d put on 20lbs in muscle to play the role. That’s about 9kgs for those of you outside of the US.
- Amazon
- PS Productions
- God of War
- TV
News Phantom Blade Zero Is an Instant Hit with 4 Million Sales on PS5, PC
Milestone achieved in just three days
Phantom Blade Zero sold over four million copies during its first three days on the market across PS5 and PC, studio S-GAME has announced. Having released on 29th October 2026, the new action game achieved the milestone by the end of the weekend. "Thank you everyone from the bottom of our hearts for all the...
- S-Game
- PS5
- Phantom Blade Zero
- Sales
News Until Dawn 2 to Showcase New PS5 Gameplay and More in Alamo Drafthouse Livestream
Absolute cinema
Sony is getting the ball rolling on Until Dawn 2, its narrative horror adventure game making its debut in a few short months. The PS5 exclusive title, developed by Firesprite, launches on 28th January 2027, but you can get a good look at the game before then, as the company plans to show it off in a fancy live event this December...
- Sony
- PS5
- Until Dawn 2
News Travis Touchdown 'Will Definitely Be Back' for No More Heroes 20th Anniversary
One more hero
Goichi Suda (aka Suda51), head honcho of developer Grasshopper Manufacture, has given fans fresh hope of more to come for the cult favourite No More Heroes series. Speaking to Famitsu as part of a wider interview, he's asked about No More Heroes as it's approaching its 20th anniversary in 2027. Asked if there's anything being planned...
- Grasshopper
- PS5
- No More Heroes
News Phoenix Cyclops Is Available Now as Marvel Tokon Receives Major PS5 Patch
Born again
The first post-launch DLC character for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is now available. Phoenix Cyclops joins the fun today, 2nd November 2026, and he's accompanied by a major game update that makes a ton of improvements. Those who own the Year 1 Pass will already have access to Phoenix Cyclops, but he's also available as a standalone...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
- DLC
News Housemarque Issues Saros PS5 Patch for Bug Fixes, Update Out Now
We're on version 02.000.003 now
Here's a quick one: Saros developer Housemarque has today updated the PS5 exclusive and issued version 02.000.003, available to download now. It's a very simple set of patch notes that predominantly focuses on bug fixes, like issues in the Overlord Rush mode and problems affecting Trophy unlocks. Perhaps the most...
- Sony
- PS5
- Saros
- Patches
News Soon Playable on PS5, Nubby's Number Factory Is the Strangest Roguelike You'll See Today
Give it a Trophy
Sometimes, a game will crop up that I really want to write about, but can't because it's not available on PlayStation. Nubby's Number Factory is one of those games. Originally released on PC in March 2025, this bizarre little roguelike is so up my street, and I'm very pleased to be able to say it's heading to Sony's systems in the...
- MogDogBlog Productions
- PS4
- Nubbys Number Factory
- Trophies
Sunday1st Nov 2026
Rumour Days Gone Dev to Announce and Launch New PS5 Game in 2027
Third-person game with co-op, it's reported
Bend Studio, the first-party team best known for Days Gone, plans to reveal and potentially even release its next game in 2027. That's according to a new MP1st report, which shares more details on the project. The outlet claims an announcement will take place next year and it's "much further along in...
- Sony
- PS5
- Rumours
Rumour Alleged Persona 1 Remake Gameplay Leaks Online
But is it real?
Atlus apparently can’t keep a secret. Alleged footage of a Persona 1 Remake has emerged online, although in this age of AI generated content it’s incredibly difficult to ascertain whether this is legit or not. My jerk reaction is that it’s probably real, as it appears to include reused animations from the unreleased Persona 4...
- Atlus
- Persona
- Rumours
Hardware Review SCUF Omega PS5 Controller - No-Frills Pro Controller Doesn't Do Much to Impress
Does what it says on the tin
For the last few weeks, I’ve been testing out the SCUF Omega PlayStation controller, a highly customisable pro controller ideal for those looking to step up their competitive play. With a plethora of additional buttons and a high price tag to go with it, let’s see if the Omega is worth your time. What Is the SCUF...
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- SCUF
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News HoYoverse's Animal Crossing Rival Skips PS5 for Switch 2
New cosy game picks Nintendo
HoYoverse is undoubtedly gunning for the Animal Crossing audience with its next title Petit Planet, so it’s perhaps no surprise to see the Chinese dev focus on Switch 2 with its upcoming cosy title. However, it’s noteworthy as the juggernaut Chinese dev has brought practically all of its releases to Sony’s system...
- HoYoverse
- Petit Planet
News Manage a Dessert Shop with an Actual God in Honkai: Star Rail's Climactic PS5 Update
Aha
If you’re a regular of HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail, then you’ll probably have been waiting for 5-Star character Aha’s arrival, as part of v4.7 on 11th November. The anticipated Aeon is effectively a god, bringing outrageous buffs to all characters on the path of Elation. She’s going to be essential if you’ve been...
- HoYoverse
- PS5
- Honkai: Star Rail
- Updates
Saturday31st Oct 2026
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2026?
Plus or minus?
November's PS Plus Essential games were revealed earlier this week, and I think it's quite an interesting selection. That's because all three games offer something completely different. We've got a fairly big-name headliner, a collection of remastered adventures, and a highly-rated indie on our hands. Dead Island 2 is up first. This...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Polls
- Features
News PS5 Dynamic Pricing Concerns Revived by New Sony Job Listing
Company looking for someone to lead initiative
A new PlayStation job listing has sparked a fresh wave of fan concerns regarding dynamic pricing on the PS Store. Spotted by The Game Post, the role – for a Senior Director of Digital Games Monetisation – includes some phrases which have spooked gamers, including a reference to “intelligent...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS Store
- Industry
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 656
Raise hell
Another week has come to a close, and that means it's time for us to WAYP together. I love how eclectic these articles have become over the years; it's always interesting to see what everyone's playing. Aaron Bayne: I recently started Zero Parades: For Dead Spies Director's Cut, since I fancied something a bit slower-paced. Really...
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
News PS5 Adds Another Free Open World Game to Your Rotation with Surprise Silver Palace Release Date
A console exclusive for now
Victorian-inspired free-to-play open world game Silver Palace will release worldwide on 14th December, which has really shocked me. I played this stylish effort at Gamescom earlier in the year, but assumed it was still quite a way away. But in a shock reveal overnight, publisher Elementa has confirmed the title will...
- Elementa
- PS5
- Silver Palace
- Release Dates
News Meet Marvel Tokon's Newest Fighting Soul in Full Phoenix Cyclops Character Guide
Sweet Scott Summers child
Ahead of his release next week on 2nd November, Sony’s dropped a full character guide for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls addition, Phoenix Cyclops. Like similar videos prior to the game’s launch, this runs through the combatant’s full roster of moves, including his ability to transform into Dark Phoenix...
- Sony
- PS5
- Marvel Tokon
- DLC
- Trailers
Friday30th Oct 2026
News Quirky RPG Resonance of Fate Is Back with an 'Enhanced Remaster' for PS5
$10 upgrade for current PS4 owners
Who had the PS3 role-playing game Resonance of Fate receiving a second remaster for PS5 on their 2026 bingo card? Having already been enhanced on PS4, the quirky RPG has been treated to an "enhanced remaster", out today on PS5. This latest version features two additional enhancements over the PS4 remaster: even...
- tri-Ace
- PS5
- Resonance of Fate
News Inspired by Classic FromSoftware, Queen's Domain Looks a Fascinating PS5 Adventure
Out now for $20 on PS5
There are far too many promising indie games releasing every week to keep up, but this one, Queen's Domain, has really caught my eye. It releases onto PS5 today for £15.99 / $19.99, and it's inspired by King's Field, the series FromSoftware made before Demon's Souls. Essentially, it's an RPG blending retro visuals and the...
- Future Friends Games
- PS5
- Queen's Domain
News New Call of Duty to Remove 'Appalling' Footage of Real-Life Tragedy
Families criticised Activision for including videos
Activision has apologised and promised to remove footage of a real-life tragedy from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. Victims’ families understandably reacted angrily when it emerged that news footage from 2022’s Itaewon disaster was included in the game to illustrate a fictional invasion from...
- Activision
- PS5
- Call of Duty
News The Wolf Among Us Remastered Hit with PS5 Upgrade Pricing Issues
Promised discounts not appearing
The launch of The Wolf Among Us Remastered has not gone as smoothly as TellTale Games would have liked, as many fans are reporting not being able to access the discounted upgrade offer they were promised. Last week, the developer shared price discounts that owners of the PS4 version of The Wolf Among Us could take...
- PM Studios
- PS5
- The Wolf Among Us
News The Scale of Crimson Desert Just Got Even More Absurd After New PS5 DLC
A scarily big map after Charting the Unknown
Crimson Desert has always been a ridiculously huge open world game, but now this week's new Charting the Unknown DLC has launched, its sheer size has reached new levels. The base game becomes just a corner of the map once you've got Charting the Unknown installed. A video has helped put its size into...
- Pearl Abyss
- PS5
- Crimson Desert
News Death Stranding Isolations Anime TV Series Gets First Trailer, Out in 2027
My mom became a crater
Revealed almost a year ago, Kojima Productions and Disney+ have today debuted the teaser trailer for Death Stranding Isolations, a new anime TV series set in the universe of the two PS5, PS4 games. Catch the short clip above. Under the tagline "My mom became a crater", the TV show takes place just after Sam Bridges connects...
- Kojima Productions
- TV
- Death Stranding
- Trailers
News New Mass Effect Cancelled So EA Can Focus on Star Wars Battlefront 3
So says new Bloomberg report
The next Mass Effect game was cancelled and BioWare shut down because publisher EA wished to focus on a new Star Wars: Battlefront title instead of bringing both to market. That is according to a
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- Mass Effect
- Star Wars
- Industry
