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News - February, 2026
Saturday28th Feb 2026
News 'It's the Real Deal': Tech Experts Praise PS5 Pro's Upgraded Upscaler
"The results are beautiful"
PSSR, or PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, is getting a behemoth upgrade – and you can test it right now in Resident Evil Requiem. Sony’s confirmed that a universal toggle will be added to its supercharged system in Ma
News He-Man's Retro PS5 Brawler Looks Like a Lost Capcom Classic
Spritely
Bitmap Bureau’s beautiful licensed beat-‘em-up He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction will bring its bleached blonde hair to PS5 this 28th April, publisher Limited Run Games has announced. We went hands-on with this one about a year ago at Gamescom, and came away extremely impressed with its retro-inspired...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for March 2026?
Plus or minus?
We're just hours away from the beginning of March 2026, if you can believe it, and so it's time to take a look at next month's PS Plus Essential games. Unfortunately for people who have zero interest in golf, a leak from earlier in the week turned out to be completely accurate; PGA Tour 2K25 is being paraded at the front of the pack...
News Sony Quietly Decided to Scale Back PC Ports Last Year, Insider Claims
"No longer a priority"
We’re yet to receive official word from Sony, but by all accounts, it’s scaling back its PC publishing strategy. The news comes by way of a flurry of notable leakers, all of whom have been proven to have knowledge of PlayStation’s plans in the past. Among them are
Guide These 13+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (2nd-8th March)
Marathon! Scott Pilgrim EX! Docked!
This week's release schedule is actually a little quieter in the aftermath of Resident Evil Requiem. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to look forward to: Marathon is an absolutely enormous release for Bungie, and it finally debuts on 5th March. We'd also recommend keeping an eye on the likes of Docked and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 622
A requiem awaits
We’ve got a sneaking suspicion we know what you’re playing this weekend – does it, per chance, rhyme with “weevil”? Thought it might! Here’s your regularly scheduled WAYP. Aaron Bayne: I've been dying to get my hands on Marathon properly for a while, so this weekend, I'll be diving into the server slam. I can't wait!...
Friday27th Feb 2026
News Sony Confirms Big PS5 Pro Upgrade Is Out in March, Better PSSR Upscaler
Test it in Resident Evil Requiem today
Sony has today fully announced its promised PS5 Pro tech enhancement, which works to improve the PSSR feature that upscales games. The update will be rolled out to system owners next month in March, and Resident Evil Requiem — out today — has been confirmed as one of the titles that'll support the upgraded...
Hands On Marathon Is Dense, Demanding, and Drop Dead Gorgeous
Reach for the stars
We can tell you one thing for free: Marathon isn’t another ARC Raiders-like extraction shooter. Where Embark’s phenomenal title is instantly fun and approachable for most gamers, Marathon is dense, brutally tough, and clearly catering to a more hardcore niche. And we think that’s a good thing. That means, of course, that...
News Shuttered Dev Bluepoint Wanted to Remake Bloodborne, FromSoftware Blocked It
Pitched to Sony and "the numbers made sense"
A remake of the PS4 classic Bloodborne was pitched to Sony by the now-shuttered studio Bluepoint Games, and it was actually accepted because "the numbers made sense", a
Rumour Sony Backtracking on PC Strategy, Shifting Towards PS5 Exclusivity Again
For single-player games, at least
There's currently a lot of noise surrounding Sony's PC strategy, and how the company is supposedly set to back away from its stance of releasing key first-party titles on PC as well as PS5. Over on ResetEra, the ever-reliable Jason Schreier has strongly suggested that such a move is in motion. Speaking on the
News Here's Your First Look at the God of War TV Show
Father and Son
Amazon has posted the first official look at its in-production God of War TV series, which will adapt the two most recent PS5, PS4 titles. Here it is: The image shows off Kratos (played by Ryan Hurst) and Atreus (played by Callum Vinson) out on a hunt together. This presumably depicts a scene where Kratos is teaching Atreus how to...
News Guitar Hero Studio RedOctane Is Back with Stage Tour, a New Plastic Instrument Rhythm Game
Reunion tour
Remember when Guitar Hero was one of the biggest video game franchises on the planet? Well, some of the original devs do, and they've regrouped to produce a spiritual successor. RedOctane Games has announced Stage Tour, a rhythm action game built to be played using musical instrument peripherals. The studio has many former staff...
Poll Are You Playing Resident Evil Requiem?
Double trouble
One of the most anticipated games of the year, Resident Evil Requiem is here, and by almost all accounts, it's another Capcom banger. The developer's doing something a little bit different with this latest instalment, splitting its campaign between new protagonist Grace and returning hero Leon. The former's story chapters tend to be...
News 140K+ Players Slam Marathon Servers in Pre-Launch Test, and That's Just on PC
Bungie title proving popular
The big Marathon server slam is now underway ahead of the game's full release on 5th March, and it's attracting a lot of curious players. During its first 24 hours of free access, the server slam peaked at 143,621 concurrent players on PC. With the weekend approaching, the chances its peak player count increases are...
News Kena: Scars of Kosmora Is Now Available for Wishlist on PS Store and PC
Kena believe it
During the most recent State of Play, things kicked off with the unexpected announcement of Kena: Scars of Kosmora. A direct sequel to Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the game is due for release later this year, and you can now add it to your wishlist on PS Store,
News Spider-Man's Iconic Advanced Suit Looks Excellent in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls
Insomniac's outfit included in special edition
The Advanced Suit, created by Insomniac Games just for Marvel's Spider-Man and its sequels, has pretty quickly become an iconic outfit for the ever-popular superhero. Emblazoned with a big, white spider on the front and back, it's quite the departure from Peter Parker's standard suit, but it's a...
News You Can Now Play UNO in Fortnite with Official Creative Island
UNO Royale
Mattel Digital Studios has announced the arrival of UNO Royale, an official Fortnite Creative Island you can play within Epic's everything game right now. The popular card game has made its way into Fortnite with some interesting twists, as you can see in the below trailer: UNO Royale "combines the gameplay and social interaction of...
News Retro Sports Favourite Backyard Baseball Returns in a Brand New Game Later This Year
New kid on the block
A couple of years ago, the Backyard Sports series made a sudden return, and it now seems publisher Playground Productions is readying up a brand new game. Backyard Baseball is being revived in a fully 3D entry, with the intro sequence showing the transition to a new dimension: Developed by Mega Cat Studios, this new game...
Thursday26th Feb 2026
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
News Resident Evil Requiem 'Head and Shoulders' Ahead of All Consoles on PS5 Pro
Sony's supercharged system delivers remarkable results
PS5 Pro has endured a turbulent first year on the market, occasionally turning in exceptional results, but often disappointing ones, too. Resident Evil Requiem bucks that trend with a benchmark showing that’s, according to tech experts Digital Foundry, “head and shoulders” ahead of all...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: Rhodes Hill Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Files, Mr. Raccoons
A collectibles walkthrough for Rhodes Hill in Resident Evil Requiem
Rhodes Hill is the second location you'll visit in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9. In this Resident Evil Requiem guide, we provide a Rhodes Hill walkthrough, documenting where to find all Collectibles in the area. The game can also refer to this area as the Care Center.
News Did You Get In? Beta Invites for Horizon's Divisive PS5, PC Multiplayer Game Out Now
Gather round
Wow, Guerrilla’s really not messing around with this one: the first closed beta test for the divisive Horizon Hunters Gathering will get underway this weekend. Yes, you read that correctly – it means selected fans will be playing the game in just a few short days, as confirmed in an email from PlayStation. Those who are part of...
Guide Resident Evil 9 Requiem Guide: 100% Walkthrough and All Collectibles
The ultimate Resident Evil Requiem resource
In this Resident Evil 9 Requiem guide, we're revealing a 100% collectibles walkthrough that documents where to find all the Collectibles in the game. We've covered every location in a Walkthrough, and will also provide Puzzle Solutions and details covering
Mini Review Tokyo Xtreme Racer (PS5) - Unapologetically Old School for Better and Worse
Back to the old grind
If you're weary of modern racing titles that are overstuffed or overcomplicated, Tokyo Xtreme Racer serves as a great reminder of simpler times. It feels like a relic of a bygone era, and we mean that as a compliment; Tokyo Xtreme Racer emanates old school energy to such a degree, you'll wonder if developer Genki was frozen in...
News WB Games Is Bringing Back Its 'Biggest Franchises' Starting Next Year
Prepare for more Hogwarts
Warner Bros. has been going through a tumultuous time, and its gaming division has certainly been through the wringer as part of that. You may recall that several studios and projects from WB Games were shut down last year. Monolith Productions, which was making Wonder Woman, was closed and the game cancelled, while...
A collectibles walkthrough for Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem
Raccoon City is the third location you'll visit in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9. In this Resident Evil Requiem guide, we provide a Raccoon City walkthrough, documenting where to find all Collectibles in the area. Resident Evil Requiem: Raccoon City Walkthrough - Al
Guide Marathon Server Slam Gets Underway Today - Here's Everything You Need to Know
Runner it back
Marathon may be one of the more important launches in recent PlayStation history, as Sony has invested over $3 billion into dev Bungie, and this is its first all-new release. After delaying the game late last year for polish, the extraction shooter will now deploy on 5th March. But in order to acclimatise players to Tau Ceti, it’s...
News Turns Out You Can Access God of War: Sons of Sparta's Locked-Off Co-Op Mode Early
Thanks, Konami
God of War: Sons of Sparta drew some criticism over its decision to advertise two-player co-op, when in reality, the main game is a single player affair. There is a couch co-op roguelike mode included in the 2D action game, but it's only unlocked after completing the main story — no small feat considering it's about 20 hours long...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Files Locations
Where to find every File in Resident Evil Requiem
As you explore the locations of Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, it won't be long until you find a File providing more information on the game's world. Files share extra details and context for characters and the universe, helping to flesh the story out. In this Resident Evil Requiem guide,...
Video Silence as PSVR2 Turns Three Years Old - Is Sony's PS5 Headset Dead?
Welcome to reality
We wouldn't blame you for not knowing that PSVR2 just celebrated its third birthday, because Sony itself seems to have completely forgotten that the platform exists. For quite some time now, it feels like the virtual reality headset's been left to collect dust. It is still getting new games, but the releases are few and far...
News For Some Reason, Sony Apparently Got Gran Turismo 7 Running on Switch 2
Polyphony with a potential epiphany
Sony allegedly has a functioning Switch 2 build of tentpole exclusive Gran Turismo 7. Word comes by way of Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, who’s broken stories regarding the inner-workings of PlayStation in the past. He rarely misses on a State of Play date, for example, and even seemed to be aware of the shadow...
News We're Really Getting Anime GTA on PS5 Before GTA 6
Another console exclusive
When we went hands on with NTE (or Neverness to Everness) recently, it blew us away. The free-to-play anime open world is like a melting pot of GTA, Zenless Zone Zero, and Genshin Impact – with a slick X-Files-style storyline underpinning it all. Considering how polished th
How to solve the Door with Indents puzzle in Rhodes Hill Care Center
The first big puzzle you encounter in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, is the Door with Indents puzzle in Rhodes Hill. You need to find 3 Quartz to escape the Rhodes Hill care center. This Resident Evil Requiem guide provides the Door Indents Puzzle Solution and All
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: ARK Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Files, Mr. Raccoons
A collectibles walkthrough for ARK in Resident Evil Requiem
ARK is the fourth location you shall visit in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9. This Resident Evil Requiem guide provides an ARK walkthrough, documenting where to find all Collectibles in the area. Resident Evil Requiem: ARK Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Files, Mr. Raccoons
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: Wrenwood Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Files
A collectibles walkthrough for Wrenwood in Resident Evil Requiem
Wrenwood is the first location you'll visit in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9. This Resident Evil Requiem guide provides a Wrenwood walkthrough, documenting where to find all Collectibles in the area. Resident Evil Requiem: Wrenwood Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Files:...
News The New LEGO Batman Only Has 7 Playable Characters, But They're Far More Fully Formed
Legacy of the Dark Knight's Catwoman explained
TT Games has a long history of making LEGO games, and each of them has included dozens if not hundreds of playable characters. The studio's latest, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, will have a comparably small selection of just seven heroes. The big difference, however, is that they're all much...
News Disgaea's Crazy Action RPG Spin-Off Slashes to PS5 This Summer
Disgaea Mayhem is the name
Disgaea Mayhem is the official western name for Kyouran Makaism — a frankly mental-looking action RPG that's set in the Disgaea universe — and it's coming to PS5 this summer. The title's got a bit of a Warriors feel to it, as protagonist N.A. — a grizzled mercenary who's only in it for the money — hacks and...
News Another Massive Space Marine 2 Patch Deploys on PS5, Packing a New Class, Mission, and More
The Techmarine is here
The support for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been nothing short of outstanding, and so it's mad to think that the game's latest update is perhaps one of its most substantial to date. Patch 12.0 is out now on PS5, and it brings a bunch of new features to the already robust third-person action-shooter. The headline act...
News First Ecco the Dolphin Remaster Details Make Waves, But Still No Official Word on PS5
Under the sea
Japanese gaming bible Famitsu has dibs on the first Ecco the Dolphin remaster details, but there’s still no official word on whether the game will come to the PS5. In a two-page preview shared on social media, series creator Ed Annunziata talks a little bit about the project, which was previously revealed in an interview with
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Charms Locations and How to Get Them
Where to find every Charm in Resident Evil Requiem
One way of customising and upgrading your guns in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, is by equipping Charms. These provide small bonuses when attached. In this Resident Evil Requiem guide, we'll reveal all Charms locations and how to get them. What Are All Charms Locations in Resident...
News Project Windless Dev Explains the Game's Giant Rooster-Man Protagonist
State of Play reveal a hit
One of the most memorable announcements from Sony's latest State of Play, Project Windless immediately turned heads because its protagonist is a hulking humanoid rooster. "We knew that the hero would create a shock," creative director Patrik Méthé tells
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Mr. Raccoons Locations
Where to find every Mr. Raccoon in Resident Evil Requiem
Throughout the many locations and environments of Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, you'll find small dancing figurines that serve as a returning kind of Collectible for the series. In this Resident Evil Requiem guide, we are
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Safe Code Combinations
Every safe combination in Resident Evil Requiem listed
During your time with Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, you will encounter Safes in a few locations that require you to find the combination. In this Resident Evil Requiem guide, we're listing all Safe combinations. What Are All Safe Code Combinations in Resident Evil Requiem?:...
News Skate Dev Suffers Layoffs to Better Support the Game's 'Long-Term Future'
Full Circle "reshaping"
Full Circle, the studio behind PS5 and PS4's Skate, has announced a round of layoffs. The number of people affected has not been disclosed. The news comes via an update on the official website, addressing the Skate community about the game's future. The statement says the studio is being restructured "to better support...
News PowerWash Simulator 2's Adventure Time DLC Pack Cleans Up in April on PS5
Mathematical!
The first premium DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2 now has a release date. Launching on 9th April 2026, the expansion is themed around the beloved cartoon show Adventure Time, and you can get a good look at what's included in this new trailer: Apparently, the Ice King has royally messed up the Land of Ooo, and of course it's down to...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Hip Pouch Locations
Where to find every Hip Pouch in Resident Evil Requiem
When playing as Grace in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, your limited inventory space shall prevent you from carrying everything you want around with you. To make things easier, Hip Pouches give you extra slots. In this Resident Evil Requiem guide, we're revealing all Hip Pouch...
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All Antique Coins Locations
Where to find every Antique Coin in Rhodes Hill
As you explore the Rhodes Hill care center in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, you will come across Antique Coins. This is a currency you can use to buy upgrade items. In this Resident Evil Requiem guide, we're going to reveal all Antique Coins locations. Wh
Guide Resident Evil Requiem: All BSAA Containers Locations
Where to find every BSAA Container in Resident Evil Requiem
When you reach Raccoon City in Resident Evil Requiem, or Resident Evil 9, you will encounter a new kind of Collectible called BSAA Containers. In this Res
Wednesday25th Feb 2026
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2026 Announced
Hope you like golf
The PS Plus Essential lineup for March 2026 has been officially announced, and as per usual, subscribers can look forward to four games spread across PS5 and PS4. We already knew about one of these titles, because it was leaked earlier this week. We are, of course, talking about the inclusion of PGA Tour 2K25 — a sports sim...
Review Resident Evil Requiem (PS5) - Two-in-One Horror Not Quite an All-Timer
Dual boot
Resident Evil Requiem takes all the best bits of Resident Evil 4 and most of the best bits from Resident Evil 7 to create a fantastic yet lopsided experience. A sequel to both and the series as a whole, it unites the survival horror gameplay of Capcom’s classic remakes and its more action-focused hits for one cohesive campaign...
News PS5 Pro Upgrade Details Spotted, as Sony Patents PSSR 2.0 Tech
Rumoured release imminent
A freshly spotted Sony patent has shed a little more light on PSSR 2.0 — the update that's coming to PS5 Pro at some point this year. Rumour has it that the software upgrade is launching very soon indeed, so the timing of this patent perhaps adds some weight to the whispers. As is usually the case with tech-based...
News Guerrilla Games Came Up with Its Own Upscaling Tech for Decima Engine, and It Rivals PSSR
Who needs PSSR 2.0?
Earlier this week, Sony shared the PC specs required to run Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and it came with a small but interesting detail that's worth highlighting. As it turns out, Guerrilla Games, makers of Horizon, implemented its own upscaling solution for titles made using its Decima engine. Decima hasn't been used for...
News 'The Plan's the Plan Until It's Not the Plan': Xbox All Over the Place on Future PS5 Ports
"I need to learn"
We’re not sure why new Xbox boss Asha Sharma is conducting exclusive interviews with Windows Central little more than 24 hours into her tenure, but as we’ve all observed over the past few years, Microsoft executives tend to love to talk. So, while she openly admits she needs to “learn [about the business] candidly”, here...
News Wolverine PS5 Release Date Reveal Sparks Bluepoint Cover-Up Claims
"Y'all are so desperate"
Marvel’s Wolverine is releasing on 15th September, but some fans are surprised by how Sony shared the news. The announcement came suddenly on a Tuesday morning, with no new trailer, gameplay, or word of pre-order bonuses. Some conspiracy theorista believe there’s a reason for this: the announcement was made to bury the...
News If This Marathon Trailer Doesn't Get You Hyped for the PS5 FPS, Nothing Will
By hook or Rook
After a shaky reveal period, Marathon’s marketing has been on point for a while now. But this latest cinematic trailer, released prior to the game’s impending server slam, is the piece de resistance so far. It depicts a Rook – a lone Runner, searching for scraps – after a climactic battle. As he tries to prise some loot...
News Things Sure Aren't Sounding Good for French Publisher Nacon
Firm files for insolvency
With the announcement of next week’s Nacon Connect, you may be forgiven for thinking all is well with the French publisher. That’s unfortunately not the case. In a letter published today, the firm has filed for insolvency. To cut to the chase, its majority shareholder Bigben Interactive recently defaulted on its...
News It's a Big Week for Fans of Arcade Racing Games on PS5
Let's show our support
Do you love arcade racing games? Well, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is, because this is shaping up to be a big week. As we write this, Genki’s legendary Tokyo Xtreme Racer has just released on PS5. The origins of the franchise date all the way back to the SEGA Saturn, but many of you will probably have...
News Konami's Iconic X-Men Arcade Game Coming to PS5 Alongside Other Marvel Classics
With rollback netcode
Konami’s all-time classic X-Men: The Arcade Game is coming to the PS5 with six-player online and rollback netcode. The 1992 beat-em-up is considered among the genre’s finest, and was briefly ported to the PS3 in 2010, before being delisted a few years later. The game will be included as part of a new compilation from...
Feature Marathon Collector's Edition Might Be the Best We've Ever Seen
Style is the name of the game
We’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on the Marathon Collector’s Edition (courtesy of Bungie) ahead of the game’s launch on PS5 on 5th March. Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter is easily one of the most stylish-looking games of 2026. Whether it's the design of the maps on Tau Ceti IV, or the...
News Kratos Now Knows His TV Show Villain for God of War Series
Ed Skrein to play Baldur
Baldur, the Norse god who helps to kickstart the events of God of War 2018, will be played by Ed Skrein in the upcoming TV adaptation from Amazon Prime. The London-born actor is best known for roles in Jurassic World: Rebirth (as Bobby Atwater) and Deadpool (as Ajax). A visual comparison of the actor and character can be...
News This Is the Next PS5 Gacha That's Going to Eat Up All Your Time
Sinful stuff
If the excellent Arknights: Endfield didn’t already have you pondering how you’re going to stay on top of your gacha dailies, then this epic The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin launch trailer definitely will. As we’re not intimately familiar with the manga source material, we’re going to defer to the press release to explain what’s...
News New Saros PS5 Gameplay Footage Is Brief But Cool as Heck
Housemarque gives us a tiny taste
Before we all get too excited about Marvel's Wolverine and GTA 6, let's not forget about Saros — Housemarque's follow-up to the brilliant Returnal. It's due to launch on 30th April, so it's only a couple of months away at this point. As big fans of the studio and the vast majority of its output, we're extremely...
News PlayStation Visited Kojima Productions Lately, But What For?
Kojima's been editing trailers again
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), or PlayStation to most of us, paid a visit to Kojima Productions in Tokyo recently, and it begs the question — what was discussed? Yesterday, 24th February 2026, Hideo Kojima posted about the platform holder's presence at his studio, and it looks as though the team brought...
News Horror-Tinged Assassin's Creed Hexe Loses Its Creative Director Years into Development
New AC boss takes over
Do you remember Assassin's Creed Hexe? It was officially announced all the way back in 2022 alongside Assassin's Creed Shadows, and as far as we know, it's been in some form of development ever since. However, VGC is now reporting that the project has lost its creative director, Clint Hocking. His departure is no doubt linked...
News Guilty Gear Strive 2.00 Still on Schedule Despite Months of Silence
Still Striving
Announced all the way back in the summer of last year — during Evo 2025, to be precise — Guilty Gear Strive's 2.00 update is set to be a significant overhaul. The only problem is that we're still waiting on the details. Developer Arc System Works attached a very vague '2026' window to version 2.00, and it's been silent on the...
News Amazon Walks Away from Open World Racing Game from Ex-Forza Horizon Devs
It's still being made though
Amazon Game Studios is dropping its involvement with Maverick Games, a studio that's been busy making a brand new, open world racing game. According to a report from The Game Business, the company will no longer be publishing the title, which has yet to be formally revealed. However, that doesn't mean the game is...
News Ninja Gaiden 4 DLC Drops Next Week on PS5, Adding New Chapters, Weapons, Enemies, and More
Would Ryu look at that
Ninja Gaiden 4's promised DLC — titled The Two Masters — will launch next week, on the 4th March. Set to bolster the already super stylish (and super satisfying) action title, the expansion adds three new campaign chapters, two new weapons, new enemy types, new trials, and a new challenge mode, dubbed 'Abyssal Road'...
Tuesday24th Feb 2026
"Fire Hermen Hulst"
Sony has seemingly ceased all social media activities following the devastating news involving Bluepoint this week. In the immediate aftermath of the unfortunate news breaking about the Demon’s Souls remake dev, a scheduled post on Marathon was published across all of PlayStation’s accounts. While it’s likely the post had...
News Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Release Date Announced
When's it out, bub?
Out of absolutely nowhere, Insomniac Games has revealed the release date for the hotly anticipated Marvel's Wolverine. Per the social post shared by the studio, the PS5 exclusive superhero blockbuster launches on 15th September, 2026: No other follow-up details have been shared at this time. You can wishlist the game on PS...
News PS Store Adds Another Layer of Transparency to PS5, PS4 Game Pricing
Rolling out globally
The PS Store has gradually been getting better throughout the PS5's lifecycle, and another update has arrived on the console storefront to make your purchases that little bit more informed. In an update that's rolling out globally at the time of writing, Sony has made it so that a game's PS Store page now shows the price at...
News The Simpsons: Hit & Run Studio Returns, and Fans Are Hopeful for a Remaster
Renamed New Radical Games
There's a huge amount of nostalgia for The Simpsons: Hit & Run, which most would agree is the best video game based on the long-running animated series. The GTA-lite action adventure originally released in 2003, developed by Radical Entertainment, and fans have been clamouring for a remaster or remake for a long time...
News Original Xbox Creator Shares Brutal Opinion of New Leadership, Believes This Is the End of Xbox
"Xbox is being sunsetted"
"Xbox, like a lot of businesses that aren't the core AI business, is being sunsetted. They don't say that, but that's what's happening." This is the frankly brutal take of original Xbox co-creator Seamus Blackley, who believes that the Team in Green's recent leadership change all comes down to Microsoft's continued chase...
News Don't Worry, Team Ninja Split Doesn't Impact Nioh, Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive Dev
Like a Gust of wind
In a bid to bolster its most effective development teams, publisher Koei Tecmo is in the process of reshuffling its studios. It's a move that's currently making headlines, because at a glance, it suggests that Team Ninja is being split apart and reassigned. While the overhaul will see an entire division of Team Ninja be...
News Craving Classic Castlevania? Saint Slayer Hits PS5, PS4 This April
8-bit action with full local co-op
If you’re looking forward to the new Castlevania game coming from Konami later this year, then may we recommend Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege in the meantime. It’s due out 20th April for both PS5 and PS4. This throwback NES-inspired adventure looks to take its inspiration from the early era of Castlevania,...
News Sony Puts Must-Own PS5 Accessories on Sale in the US
Including PSVR2, Access Controller, and more
A big part of PlayStation’s business has become its portfolio of officially licensed accessories, from headphones to headsets and everything in between. Right now, on Sony’s official storefront PS Direct in the US, the company has temporarily slashed the price of a variety of its all-important...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Director Ditches Game Development to Work on Medieval Movie
Kingdom came and went
Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios is (technically) losing one of its most prominent figures, as director and writer Daniel Vávra steps away from the beloved RPG series, and games in general. Instead, Vávra will help lead the Kingdom Come: Deliverance movie project, which makes for an interesting twist...
News 'No Second Chances': Marathon Cheaters Will Be Banned Forever, Bungie Says
Hardball
Bungie is on the verge of launching its latest game, Marathon — an extraction multiplayer shooter based on the studio's old series. Releasing on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on 5th March 2026, the sci-fi FPS is just over a week away, and the team has shared a blog post highlighting its efforts regarding network and security measures...
News Here's How Beefy a PC You'll Need for Death Stranding 2
PC specs revealed
Sony and Kojima Productions are set to release Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on PC imminently, and ahead of the launch date of 19th March, the official PC specs have been revealed. We're not going to pretend we know exactly what we're talking about when it comes to PC hardware gubbins, but we'll happily share the information so...
News Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Scores a Super Expensive, Time-Limited Special Edition
Bracer yourself
Western publisher GungHo Online Entertainment knows it's got something special on its hands with Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, and so that's probably why it's given this very expensive physical edition the green light. Priced at a whopping $274.99 / £239.00 on PS5 — and that's without shipping — the 'Golden Wings Edition' is...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Faces His Biggest Test Yet in Upcoming Godzilla Crossover Comic
Let them fight
If you enjoyed the recent DC x Sonic the Hedgehog comic book miniseries, then we suspect you may be all-in on this all-new crossover from IDW. In what’s looking like the Blue Blur’s biggest battle yet, he’ll face off against Godzilla in an all-new larger-than-life story, penned by Godzilla Rivals’ Nick Marino and drawn by...
News MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Delayed Another Month on PS5 to Make It 'An Experience to Remember'
Now launching in April
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire, the black-and-white, hand-animated FPS, has been delayed. It was previously targeting 19th March, 2026, but its release date has now moved a few weeks to 16th April. Developer Fumi Games and publisher PlaySide Studios shared a statement about the decision on the game's social channels: "We have made...
Monday23rd Feb 2026
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 70+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Critics' Choice Sale
Top PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
Sony has introduced its latest offer to the PS Store, and this time it's the Critics' Choice sale. Closing on 25th February 2026, it contains thousands of digital goodies to browse through. To make that experience a little easier to manage, we've put together a shorter list of games we wholeheartedly recommend...
News First PS Plus Essential Game for March 2026 Leaked Early
Forward, March
Like clockwork, Billbil-kun has leaked one of the titles in PS Plus Essential's upcoming monthly games selection. The leaker, who has accurately named countless PS Plus games in the past, reports via Dealabs that the "headline" game for March 2026's lineup will be PGA Tour 2K25. It'll be one of the games made available to all PS...
Feature Last Chance to Get These 30+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's PlayStation Indies Sale
Discounted PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
If the Critics' Choice sale isn't enough for you, Sony has now introduced a second offer on the PS Store — the PlayStation Indies sale. Closing on 25th February 2026, it features another big batch of PS5 and PS4 games going cheap. We've whittled down the sale to a more manageable list of recommendations...
Guide These 12+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (23rd-1st March)
Resident Evil Requiem! Tokyo Xtreme Racer! Towerborne!
Whew, the number of games coming out this week may not be particularly high, but they're big'uns! You've got Tokyo Xtreme Racer making its long-awaited return, as well as Xbox's Towerborne dropping at last. And oh yeah, there's a little game called Resident Evil Requiem coming out. Here's...
News Roguelite Double Dragon Gaiden Is Quietly Becoming a PS5, PS4 Must Play
Bimmy becomes canon
We liked retro beat-‘em-up roguelite Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons when it first released, but outstanding post-release support has quietly transformed this into a PS5 and PS4 essential. Dev Secret Base has been adding free character content to this game for over a year now, culminating in the release of four new...
News Yet Another Live Service Game Bites the Dust, But PS5 Players Get a Full Refund
Meat your maker
Hey, remember King of Meat? Maybe? Kind of? Well, it released for PS5 on the 7th October last year, and now it's been removed for digital storefronts, ahead of being completely shut down in April. This is an online-only co-op game published by Amazon Game Studios, where teams of up to four players can tackle community-made dungeons...
News Forza Horizon 6's Renewed Focus on Progression Casts You as a Nobody in Japan
Playground talks game structure
While Forza Horizon 5 is a great open world arcade racer, it can very easily overwhelm with its constant unlocks and countless activities to chase. Especially coming to it late on PS5, it throws a lot at you from the off. It's very refreshing, then, that Forza Horizon 6 has an overhauled progression system that'll...
News Monster Hunter Stories 3 Is Just as Long as Previous Games, Despite Being Way More Cinematic
Winging it
Despite a clear focus on more ambitious storytelling, complete with loads of big budget cutscenes, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is just about as long as its relatively humble predecessors. This is according to a 4Gamer interview that's been doing the rounds, in which series veteran and executive producer Ryozo Tsujimoto...
News 'A Level of Passion That's Never Been Seen Before':.hack//ZERO Developer Goes All-In On New RPG
ZERO to hero
In case you missed it, a brand new .hack game was announced last week, named .hack//ZERO. The reveal was obviously a big deal for developer CyberConnect 2, in celebration of the company's 30th anniversary — but it really does sound like the studio's throwing absolutely everything at the project. Indeed, the revival of .hack is so...
News Origins, Black Flag Creative Director Made Head of Assassin's Creed Franchise
History repeats
Following a significant shakeup of its overall business and production pipelines, Ubisoft has revealed that three franchise veterans will be responsible for Assassin's Creed going forward, under its new Vantage Studios umbrella. Given that this news has been broken by Variety magazine of all things (alongside Ubisoft's own
News Saints Row Is 'Dead' Says Design Director After Prequel Pitch 'Ghosted' by Embracer Group
Death row
It sounds like the Saints Row series isn't doing too hot right now. Chris Stockman, design director on the first game in the franchise, certainly seems to think it's the end of the road for the open world action series. A few months ago, Stockman shared with the Saints Row Reddit that he was asked to propose
News Legendary Anime Evangelion Is Getting a Brand New Series Written by NieR's Yoko Taro
NieR and far
In news that's got the world of anime rubbing its eyes, a brand new Evangelion series has been announced. But what does that have to do with video games? Well, it's actually being written by Yoko Taro — the (often twisted) mind behind the NieR games. We certainly didn't see that one coming. What's more, the score's being handled by...
News Game Announcements and More in Nacon Connect 2026 Live Stream Next Week
Nacon, Nacoff
Modern gamers can't go five minutes without some sort of video game-related presentation to look forward to, so thank goodness for Nacon, which has just announced Nacon Connect 2026. The publisher has scheduled in the broadcast for 4th March, 2026 at the following times: 8PM CET 4th Mar 2026 Nacon Connect 2026 will "highlight the...
News Don't Forget, PC Engine's City Hunter Tie-In Drops Digitally on PS5 This Week
With new modes, re-tuned content, and more
The original City Hunter manga is getting an all-new omnibus print in English right now, and publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment is celebrating with a worldwide release of SUNSOFT’s PC Engine tie-in. This game, previously only available in Japanese, first launched in 1990. Here you’ll find the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties?
Extreme takes
Now this should make for an interesting review score poll... Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties released over a week ago now, and it's been met with some very divided opinions. Critic reviews have largely settled around 7s and 8s, to the point where the remake is actually one of the lowest-rated Yakuza / Like a Dragon titles in years...
News Toaplan All-Timers Twin Cobra, Tiger-Heli Come to PS4 This Week
But there's a catch
Two iconic 80s Toaplan shooters will release on the PS4 this week, from 26th February – but there’s a catch to this M2 collection that’s worth pointing out. The base package will include arcade ports of 1985’s Tiger-Heli alongside 1988’s legendary successor Twin Cobra, both enhanced with various quality-of-life...
Feature Going Platinum #13: Astro Bot Rescue Mission
Rescued it
Platinum Trophy #13: Astro Bot Rescue Mission Date Earned: 3rd March 2019 Dopamine Index: stars:5 Look, I messed up, didn't I? This was meant to go out last Saturday, and I straight up forgot to write it. If you were worried I'd lost interest, or run out of platinums to vaguely talk about, I'm afraid it's just my tired brain more...
Sunday22nd Feb 2026
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3 Leaks as Mystery Game's Identity Is Revealed
Back to the future
The mysterious Dragon Ball video game project that was announced back in January has seemingly suffered a leak, revealing its identity. Yep, 'AGE 1000' — as it was previously named — is apparently Dragon Ball XenoVerse 3, a sequel to the wildly popular Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2. The leak comes from Bandai Namco's own YouTube...
News Genshin Impact Anime Reappears After Years in the Wilderness
Witch on the Holy Night, Tales series also getting adaptations
The long-awaited Genshin Impact anime, first announced all the way back in 2022, is still in production at powerhouse studio ufotable. As part of a promotional reel confirming its upcoming projects, the Japanese company listed its adaptation of HoYoverse’s hit gacha alongside major...
Saturday21st Feb 2026
News Incoming Xbox Boss Promises a 'Renewed Commitment to Console', and 'Hears' Fans on Skipping PS5
But Nadella says "we're a top publisher across all platforms"
Upper-brass Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are both out at Xbox with immediate effect, and new CEO Asha Sharma is in. This all raises interesting questions about the future of Microsoft’s gaming division under new leadership, as it’s spent the past 18 months or so pivoting to...
News Jan 2026 USA Sales: 5-Year-Old PS5 Nudges Nintendo's New Switch 2 Aside
Start as you meant to go on
After losing the December 2025 sales battle to the Switch 2, PS5 was once again the best-selling console in the US this January, ranked by both units and dollar sales. The console, which is now more than five-years-old, was propped up by some lingering holiday bundles. But while it doesn’t sound like there was a huge...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621
Short but sweet
It's just a week until Resident Evil Requiem releases, so we're sure many of you are in a holding pattern until then. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: We're into the second month of my New Year's resolution to play 12 PS5 games in 2026, which aren't available on PS4, so for February it's Arkane Studios'...
Friday20th Feb 2026
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PS5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2026 are coming up? There’s never a shortage of new games to play, but if you want to plan out your purchases, we’re keeping tabs on all 2026 PS5 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is updated...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PS4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? PS4 is certainly getting towards the end of its life, but there's still plenty of software on the way, and we'll be tracking all 2026 PS4 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is...
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every game coming from PS Studios
Sony's first-party developers are known collectively as PlayStation Studios, and it's these teams that make all the games published by the company. Whether it's PS5, PC, or beyond, there are always new games in the works. While we don't always know everything about what's in development, we've done our best to...
Opinion Sony's Disgraceful Bluepoint Closure Should Concern Every PS Studios Fan
A sorry state of affairs
Sony disastrously and disgracefully shuttered Texas-based fan favourite Bluepoint yesterday. The long-time PS Studios partner never got a chance to ship a game under its new parent company. This news hit me particularly hard because I believe it reflects the erosion of once-great PlayStation management that I think we’ve...
News Stellar Blade Will Seemingly Be the Next PS5 Exclusive to Come to Rival Consoles
We can Adam and Eve it
Stellar Blade, a tentpole title for PS5 published by Sony, looks poised to entirely abandon PlayStation console exclusivity. While the game originally launched as a PlayStation exclusive, it was ported to PC last year, like so many of PlayStation’s first-party titles these days. But Korean dev Shift Up doesn’t want to...
News Phil Spencer Stepping Down, Sarah Bond Leaving Microsoft in Huge Xbox Shake-Up
End of the line
Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft's gaming division, is retiring from the role. Additionally, Xbox president Sarah Bond is exiting the company. These two departures are part of a big shift in leadership at the top of Xbox, announced today via emails from those at the top. Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, has announced that Asha...
News Kratos Voice Actor Makes Statement After Seemingly Spilling God of War PS5 Plans
"Let me be crystal clear"
Kratos’ voice actor Christopher Judge appears to have spilled the reveal plans for the next God of War. In a meet and greet exchange originally uploaded by Fuzhpuzy and mirrored on Reddit, the actor innocently reveals that fans will “hear about what we’re doing, probably late summer”. This actually aligns with
News Capcom Issues Reassurances as Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Leaks Run Rampant
"It's not long now"
Resident Evil Requiem is not set to release until next week, on 27th February, but we’re afraid to report early copies have already found their way into the hands of eager fans. While that’s not such a bad thing in isolation, spoilers are starting to spread, so be extra vigilant when you’re browsing the web over the next...
Tings for the memories
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition was expected from Ubisoft after leaking just days prior, but its contents weren't. This is a retro collection from Digital Eclipse, most recently known for their well-received Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection. The collection won't cost you an arm and a leg at just £17.99, but it's a strange...
News Sony's Left Bloodborne Fans More Frustrated Than Ever Following Bluepoint Shutdown
Cease and desist
In case you've somehow missed it, Sony made the decision yesterday to close Bluepoint Games, the studio behind incredibly well-received remakes like Shadow of the Colossus and PS5's standout launch title, Demon's Souls. It's caused a huge upset, with fans baffled that the studio didn't get to release a single game following its...
News Splinter Cell's PS5 Remake Survives Significant Ubisoft Studio Cull
Around 40 employees let go
Splinter Cell’s long-awaited PS5 remake is allegedly still alive and kicking, despite layoffs at developer Ubisoft Toronto. The publisher has culled around 8% of the Canadian studio’s headcount, totalling around 40 full-time staffers. Despite this, work will continue in earnest on Sam Fisher’s return, while the...
News Roblox Is Being Played More Than PlayStation and Steam Combined
Engagement figures are insane
You may have seen a recent report (from Matthew Ball) that reveals gaming is losing people to mobile apps and other sources of instant gratification entertainment. Even within just video games, though, PlayStation is up against crazy competition — not only from other platforms, but
News Star Wars: Galactic Racer Seems Like an Exciting Mix of Burnout, MotorStorm, and WipEout
Next best thing
In what was a pretty dang great State of Play presentation, the gameplay trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer may have been one of the highlights, and in a recent developer interview, we're picking up some really good vibes about this arcade racer's direction.
News God of War's Next Main Game Looking Ever More Likely to Explore Egyptian Mythology
Dataminer finds links to new setting
After decimating the Greek gods and surviving the harsh Norse mythos, it really does seem like God of War is poised to move to Egypt in the next leg of the saga. A dataminer appears to have discovered some dialogue hidden within the files of God of War Ragnarok, and if it holds any weight, it could be a big clue...
News Two Far Cry Games, 'Several' Assassin's Creed Games in Development, Ubisoft Confirms
Guillemot spills some beans
It sounds like Ubisoft is doubling down on its biggest franchises following its massive corporate restructure. In an interview with Variety, CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed some of the publisher's plans for the future, and if you're a big fan of Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, it's good news. As
News As Nier: Automata Reaches 10 Million Sales, Square Enix Teases More to Come
To be continued
Publisher Square Enix has announced that NieR: Automata has now surpassed 10 million copies sold worldwide. To commemorate this impressive milestone, the company has released the following video, which goes over the game's journey and its various related projects over the years: While this is notable news in itself, the video...
News Some Fans Think Fatal Fury PS5, PS4 Is Delivering Better Street Fighter Content Than SF6
And it's all free
If there’s one criticism of Street Fighter 6, which is an outstanding game, it’s that post-release content has been fairly slow to roll out. To be fair, the Capcom fighter has some pretty impressive production values, which makes adding things like new stages and costumes pretty time consuming. But it doesn’t look good when...
News Skate Is Placing New Map Area Behind a Paywall, and Fans Are Outraged
Squandered trust
Skate, the free-to-play rendition that's currently in early access on PS5 and PS4, has just announced some of the content and changes coming soon in Season 3, and one point in particular has fans really riled up. In a new update on the official site, developer Full Circle has announced that the tutorial island will be expanded and...
News Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Takes Full Control of Iconic Fighting Game Tournament Evo
We're not Qiddin'
In a muted announcement that’s perhaps not all that surprising considering the direction the wind’s been blowing, Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya now owns all of the iconic fighting game tournament, Evo. You may recall Sony and RTS rescuing the esports event several years ago. The former sold its stake to India’s NODWIN Gami
News Nioh 3 Is the Fastest-Selling Game in the Series, 1 Million Copies Sold in Two Weeks
Killer
It seems like Nioh 3 has been a big success for publisher Koei Tecmo; it's announced the game has now sold 1 million copies, two weeks out from its initial launch. Moreover, it's reached this sales milestone faster than the previous games, making it the fastest-selling entry to date. As you can see in this post, Koei Tecmo has also...
Thursday19th Feb 2026
News Sony Makes Shocking Decision to Shut Down Bluepoint Games
PlayStation Studio axed
In news that's genuinely sent us reeling, Sony is reportedly shutting down Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based developer that it acquired back in 2021, making it part of PlayStation Studios. Most notably, Bluepoint was behind the superb Shadow of the Colossus PS4 remake and the excellent Demon's Souls PS5 remake. Naturally...
Good luck
As you'd expect, Sony and PlayStation have had to come out and say something about the shock decision to shut down Bluepoint Games. A statement from PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst is doing the rounds online, in which the Dutch CEO attempts to rationalise the closure. He writes: "Hello everyone, I wanted to share an important...
News Memory Crisis Threatening to Delay PS6 Could Last 'Another 10 Years'
It's not looking good, folks
The memory component crisis threatening to delay the PS6 may not be resolved for another 10 years, according to Phison CEO Pua Khein-Seng. The Malaysian executive would know, of course: his company is responsible for various related products, including SSDs, flash drives, and so on. While much of the discussion has...
"It's not Starfield 2.0"
Bethesda bigwig Todd Howard has finally touched base on when we can expect an update on Starfield, which has been strongly rumoured to release on PS5 for several years now. While he didn’t speak specifically about Sony’s system, he did refer to an upcoming update his team’s been working on, which was actually shown...
Preview This GTA-Inspired Anime Game Took Me by Surprise on PS5
Mint
There were points playing NTE, the new GTA-inspired anime open world from Hotta Studio, where I genuinely wanted to applaud what I was seeing on the screen. Many of you will know that the production values of gacha games has been growing since the transformative success of Genshin Impact, with titles like Zenless Zone Zero and Infinity Nikki...
News Avowed Dev Hopes RPG's Biggest Criticism Has Been Fixed for PS5 Launch
Upgrading upgrades
Avowed is out now on PS5, having been exclusive to Xbox and PC for just over a year. But as the old saying goes, good things come to those who wait — and there's no doubt that PlayStation players are getting a better game than what was available 12 months ago. We think it's a largely great RPG, as evidenced by our Avowed PS5...
News A New Engine for The Elder Scrolls 6? Don't Be Ridiculous
'Creation Engine 3' confirmed
Because we've been waiting what feels like an eternity for The Elder Scrolls 6, there have been suggestions that Bethesda might be moving on from its creaky old Creation Engine — but that won't be the case. In a fresh interview with Kinda Funny — which is throwing out all kinds of juicy quotes — Bethesda boss...
News Mobile App Addictions Are Quickly Becoming a Serious Threat to Video Games, Report Claims
Time isn't on your side
According to a frankly massive new report, video games are struggling to retain people's attention in an age that's becoming more and more obsessed with quickfire, increasingly easy to access entertainment. This has been a topic of debate for years now, but said report, which was put together by a gaming industry advisory...
News Seems Like PS5 Will Be the Only Console You Can Play Silent Hill Townfall at Launch
Fear effect
Silent Hill, like many multiformat franchises, feels PlayStation. That’s not to say the series has never released elsewhere, it has – last year’s Silent Hill F is an obvious example, which was available across the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC all on day one. But it’s a series that got its start on Sony’s system, and it was no...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give God of War: Sons of Sparta?
This means war
A much different take on the property, God of War: Sons of Sparta was shadow dropped on PS5 around this time last week, after it was announced during Sony's State of Play broadcast. Taking on the form of a 2D Metroidvania adventure, Sons of Sparta provides insight into Kratos' teenage years, as he trains to become a true Spartan...
"We're able to play it"
It’s been around seven years since The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced, but it’s going to be several more before it’s in our hands. Speaking with Kinda Funny, Bethesda bigwig Todd Howard lamented the way the game was originally revealed, but said he’s “happy” with the progress the project is making. He beamed:...
News Bluey Returns to PS5, PS4 in May with a Quest for the Gold Pen
No need to feel blue
Popular kids show Bluey has already made its debut on PS5 and PS4 with the simply named Bluey: The Videogame, but it's now getting something a little bit different. Having already launched on mobile devices last year, Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen has now been announced for PC and consoles, including PS5 and PS4. The trailer...
News PS5 Sequel Control Resonant Is Inspired by All the Coolest Sh*t
Including Neon Genesis Evangelion
In any of Remedy’s games, you can feel its influences pouring off the screen. While the studio has a unique style all of its own, it’s clear it draws inspiration from a wide range of art, including television, movies, and books. In a new video about Control Resonant, it’s touched upon some of the media which...
Round Up Styx: Blades of Greed Is the Best-Reviewed Game in the Series
In good stealth
Reviews for Styx: Blades of Greed, the latest game in the reasonably well-liked stealth series, have arrived, and it appears to be the best-received title yet. There hasn't been a new Styx game for about nine years, but it seems like it'll have been worth the wait for fans. The critical consensus is that it's a well-executed...
News This Musical Turn-Based RPG Could Be a Breath of Fresh Air on PS5, and It's Out Very Soon
People of Note gets a date
We've been keeping an eye on People of Note for a while now, a turn-based RPG with a musical twist from Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios. It's looking quite promising, and very different from most other RPGs on the horizon, in this new trailer: As you can see, the video also reveals a release date for the...
News Sonic 4 Movie Has Found the Voice of Amy Rose
New cast member joins the party
Following three very successful Hollywood movies, Sonic the Hedgehog is continuing his adventures on the big screen with a fourth instalment. If you've seen the third film, you may know that a post-credits sequence teases the introduction of Amy Rose to the ever-growing roster of heroes, and we now know who is...
News Tokyo Xtreme Racer on PS5 Will Have Bonus Features and Content Not Found in PC Version
It'll be updated later, though
Genki is poised to release Tokyo Xtreme Racer on PS5 very soon indeed, and when it arrives, it'll have some additional features over the currently available PC version. Launching on 26th February 2026, the racing game has released another trailer, showing off three new vehicles making their debut in the PS5 edition:...
News Rhythm Action Game Rager Gives You a Reason to Keep Your PSVR2 in March
Release date announced
PSVR2 fans, you'd best be sitting down: not only is there a new game to watch out for, it's coming very soon, and Sony's even promoting it on PS Blog. It hasn't forgotten the headset after all! Rager is the name of the game, and it's a rhythm-action game cut from the same cloth as stuff like Beat Saber. It's heading to PSVR2...
Wednesday18th Feb 2026
News Sony Will Offset Soaring RAM Prices by Further Monetising PS5 Players
RAMping it up
As we all know by now, the tech industry is in a real bind. Demand from AI companies has disrupted the global supply chain of RAM, pushing prices sky high. It’s affecting everyone: from hobbyists shopping for PC components to giant consumer electronics companies like Sony. Last year we reported that the Japanese giant had obtained...
News These 4 Major PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in February and March
Heads up
In this digital era of PlayStation gaming, content is becoming more ephemeral, with titles pulled on and off the PS Store as a publisher pleases. That will affect several games over the next couple of months, with some major names among them. Here’s everything you need to know: Genshin Impact (PS4): 25th February (Delisted); 8th April...
Review God of War: Sons of Sparta (PS5) - Series' Boldest Bet Is Also Its Slowest Burn
For Sparta
For a while, the God of War series was incredibly tired. The straw that broke the camel's back was God of War: Ascension — a perfectly fine hack-and-slasher in its own right, but it was so similar to what came before it that fatigue for Kratos' angry adventures really started to settle in. It's exactly why the Norse games took a very...
News 'We Need to Focus on Improving the Game': Highguard Dev Explains Why Website Is Offline
Mysterious investor revealed
While a select few on social media are revelling in the failure of Highguard, we can’t help but feel sad to see another title crash and burn. But following some heavy layoffs last week, things aren’t looking particularly positive for Wildlight Entertainment’s latest. Fans noticed yesterday morning that the...
News Despite Big Multiformat Push, Square Enix's Acclaimed New Visual Novel Will Skip PS5
Consistently inconsistent
Square Enix is often eager to remind us it’s a multiformat publisher now. The firm, perhaps feeling burned by the Sony exclusivity deals it signed off on, is courting Nintendo and Xbox fanbases hard with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series. The third instalment will release on all platforms at once, presumably without...
News PS5's Retro God of War Game Gets the Worst Reviews in the Series
But the franchise has basically been all bangers
Reviews are beginning to trickle in for God of War: Sons of Sparta, the new retro-inspired side-scroller from Mega Cat Studios. The verdict: this is a good but not great Metroidvania, and given the sheer number of alternatives in the genre, that may not be enough to cut it. The release currently has...
News Marathon's Collector's Edition May Have the Best Packaging We've Ever Seen
This is wonderful
Whatever your thoughts on the game itself, Marathon’s aesthetic is being universally lauded. It’s the kind of game you will want to buy the art book for, because it’s so distinctive and unique. Everything from the colours to the character designs to the little world details sing, and that’s all represented by the...
News Here's Why Shawn Layden Thinks Sony 'Can't Get Away' with Making PS6 Digital Only
Disc world
There are many question marks hovering over the PS6 right now, not least of which is when it will finally emerge. While it appears to be a possibility it won't launch for another couple of years, maybe more, it's still worth thinking about what a next-gen PlayStation will offer. One factor worth considering is whether it'll be available...
News Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Is Sounding More and More Like a Rough Deal
No upgrade path and missing characters
Interest in Dead or Alive 6 seems to have spiked a little following the reveal of a brand new Dead or Alive project, and so it's a shame that Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is starting to sound like an unnecessarily shoddy deal. Last Round is the upcoming PS5 port of Dead or Alive 6, but via an official press...
News Here's Why Decima Engine Was the Top Choice for Death Stranding and Kojima Productions
Chief tech officer explains
Kojima Productions utilises the Decima game engine to produce the Death Stranding games, and the studio has achieved some astounding results across both titles. Decima is an engine built by Guerrilla Games and used to develop the Horizon games, which are also notable for their impressive visuals and performance in large...
News Zanerdin: The Unbound Promises to Be a PS5 Gacha RPG Without Any In-Game Purchases
Are you in-Zanerdin
Describing itself as a "collectible turn-based RPG", Zanerdin: The Unbound has been announced for PS5. This is a title that's trying to appeal to the gacha crowd without actually being a gacha game. It's a paid, single player adventure where you can unlock a sizeable roster of playable heroes, and they're all attainable in-game...
News Sony's Really Trying to Position PS5 as a Destination for Indie Games
11 titles highlighted on PS Blog
The truth is, PlayStation has always been a good place to play indie games, but for a lot of people, the console of choice in that regard is Nintendo Switch 2. Still, that doesn't mean there aren't hundreds of brilliant smaller titles to enjoy on PS5, and Sony has taken the time to highlight 11 such games coming in...
News Xbox RPG Avowed Snubs PS5 Pro Support
An otherwise solid PS5 port
Avowed is out now on PS5, and the good news is that the Xbox-published RPG runs pretty well on Sony's system. The port's been put through the wringer by our friends over at Digital Foundry, and they've found it hard to fault — although it is, overall, a rather unremarkable release in terms of technical prowess. The...
News Is Crimson Desert an RPG? Weird Online Arguments Erupt as Dev Refuses to Call It One
It's an open world adventure, actually
We're exactly one month away from Crimson Desert releasing on PS5, and for many, it's ended up being one of the most anticipated titles of 2026 so far. But is it an RPG? This is apparently the question that's now plaguing Crimson Desert discourse, with arguments taking place across social media over the last...
News Battlefield 6 Season 2 Adds Loads of New Stuff in an Effort to Revitalise the Game
New maps, modes, and more
If you're still playing Battlefield 6, you'll probably know that Season 2 has just begun, and it's bringing lots of new stuff to the popular first-person shooter. The gameplay trailer below gives you a glimpse at what's coming as the season continues: Season 2 is being split into three phases, with the first of these...
Tuesday17th Feb 2026
Crimson alert
It's starting to sound like Crimson Desert will offer up a stern challenge when it launches on PS5 next month. There are still plenty of questions surrounding the hugely ambitious open world title, but developer Pearl Abyss is at least starting to answer some of the bigger ones. Case in point, marketing and PR director Will Powers...
Opinion The Euphoric Reaction to PS6's Rumoured Delay Really Confuses Me
Momentum killer
Sony may delay the PS6 until as late as 2029, and PlayStation power users are partying all over social media. Maybe I’m increasingly out of touch, but honestly I find it a bemusing state of affairs. Should this all come to pass, it would make the PS5 era the longest PlayStation generation by some margin. And yet, instead of...
Review Avowed (PS5) - Overlooked Xbox RPG Arrives with Some Big Upgrades
Green with Envoy
Avowed first released on Xbox and PC just over a year ago, and now having played through it ourselves on PS5, we can't help but think that it deserves a bit more recognition. This was Obsidian's attempt at making an RPG that would appeal to the Elder Scrolls crowd — a no doubt easy sell to the suits at Microsoft, especially with...
News Sorry Haters, But Marathon Is Looking Real Good Right Now
Saucy
We’ll all get a chance to make up our mind on Marathon when the Server Slam gets underway in a little over a week, from 26th February. But tell you what: the game is looking real good right now. This extended gameplay clip shows a squad fighting against the AI, before getting embroiled in a PvP battle against another team. The video...
News 6 More PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Removed from PS Plus Extra Next Month
Get them before they're gone
The lord Sony giveth, and the lord Sony taketh away. As many of you will no doubt know by now, as the new PS Plus Extra games release, the subscription will usually be updated with selection of upcoming departures. In this instance there are six titles listed in the ‘Last Chance to Play’ section on the PS Store, so...
Poll Should God of War Trilogy Remake Adopt the Gameplay Style of Ragnarok?
God of more
We currently know next to nothing about God of War Trilogy Remake. It's in development and it's seemingly years away from release — and that's pretty much it. But while people can't stop banging on about the potential return of sex minigames, we're sitting here with a much more important question on our minds: just how much of a...
News February 2026 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
10 more PS5, PS4, and Classic titles to play
The selection of 10 new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for the month of February 2026 are now available to download for active subscribers. Revealed just after Sony's latest State of Play livestream, here's the full lineup if the announcement passed you
News Konami Cruelly Delists Several Metal Gear Solid Games on PS3, PSP without Notice
Not like this
Were you hoping to grab either Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots or Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD from the PS Store this week? Probably not, right? But tough luck if you were, because Konami has ripped them from Sony’s PS3 storefront without any prior notice. Word has spread across social media about the delistings, and...
News God of War Dev's Next Big PS5 Exclusive Plotted for 2027 Release
"Unless a major delay happens"
As we reported on recently, Santa Monica Studio has another unannounced PS5 project in-development alongside its newly announced God of War Trilogy Remake. This game has been spearheaded by veteran director Cory Barlog for several years, and is expected to “feel” like a new IP. T
Review High on Life 2 (PS5) - Slick Skateboarding and Shooting Suffocated by Poor Performance
It'll be excellent after a few patches
High on Life was a Marmite game back when it launched in 2022. Your enjoyment of the game was almost entirely dependent on whether you enjoyed the Rick and Morty-style humour from Squanch Games’ now disgraced founder Justin Roiland. He resigned from the studio in 2023, but Squanch Games hasn’t lost any of...
News PS5 Is Becoming a Really Great Place to Play Retro Games
Ren & Stimpy compilation dated
It’s been a great year for fans of retro games on PS5. Already we’ve seen the arrival of Hamster’s Console Archives, the infamous NES adaptation of Jaws, and the original Rayman to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. But things aren’t slowing down with City Hunter on the way, as well as the digital...
News Huzzah! PS Plus Premium's Latest Retro Release Has a Platinum Trophy
A reason to replay
With only Bandai Namco and Disney putting any real third-party support behind Sony’s PS Plus Premium subscription, it’s frustrating that of the two, it’s just the House of Mouse commissioning Trophies for its titles. But the PS2 version of WALL-E has released today, with a Platinum Trophy in tow. There are 21 gongs in...
News 'Finally, RAM I Can Actually Afford': Players Poke Fun at PC Building Simulator 2 on PS5
"Y'all got any more of that there, RAM?"
With the rising prices of RAM, there’s never been a worse time to build a PC really. In fact, some fans believe the upcoming PS5 release of PC Building Simulator 2 should belong in the “fantasy” genre, because only the very rich can afford multiple sticks of the previous component these days. This...
Monday16th Feb 2026
Guide These 17+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (16th-22nd February)
Avowed! Calamity Angels! Star Trek! More!
We’re into the thick of things now, folks. Oh yes! There are a ton of new PS5 and PS4 games vying for your attention this week, including some heavy hitters, like Avowed. The latest batch of PS Plus games are also coming out, featuring Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Here’s everything on the way. New PS5,...
News Sony Considering PS6 Delay to 2028 or Even 2029, New Report Says
Thanks to chip demand and RAM prices
Sony is considering delaying the launch of the PS6 to 2028 or even to 2029, a new Bloomberg report claims. Adding to growing speculation of the past few months, the outlet states Sony is "considering pushing back the debut of its next PlayStation console to 2028 or even 2029, according to people familiar with...
News 'It's a Terrible First-Party Game': God of War Creator Expands on PS5 Side-Scroller Criticism
"It's an embarrassment"
After his outburst over the weekend, God of War creator David Jaffe has returned with a more measured critique of Sons of Sparta, the new Metroidvania side-scroller from Mega Cat Studios. To his credit, while this is still an expletives-laden tir
News 'Partnering with PS Studios Has Empowered Us': Sony Steps Up Investment in Kena's PS5 Sequel
A bigger and better effort
The original Kena: Bridge of Spirits was positioned as a tentpole PS5 title, and Sony put a lot of marketing behind it to ensure its success. With its upcoming sequel Scars of Kosmora, announced during last week’s State of Play, the platform holder has upped its investment, adding the title to its PS Studios portfolio...
News Fans Are Already Debating Whether God of War's PS5 Trilogy Will Cut the Series' Sex Minigames
Kiss and tell
Sony is remaking the original God of War trilogy and it’s already raising some interesting debates online. While the series mellowed out with the more recent Norse titles, the original PS2 and PS3 games – set within the Greek mythology – had a more cartoonish tone. For starters, they were incredibly violent, culminating in...
News These Console Classics May Have the Laziest Trophy Lists in PS5 History
Great games, garbage gongs
Let’s get the rebuttal out of the way first and foremost, because we can already sniff the comments from here: Trophies are a nice added extra, but no, they’re absolutely not the be all and end all. A great game with bad Trophies is still a great game. However, it’s perfectly reasonable to expect PS5 games launching...
News This Is How PS Plus Premium's Time Crisis Will Play with PS5, PS4's Gyro Controls
Reload
Light gun classic Time Crisis is coming to PS5 and PS4 in May with gyro controls, and this is our first look at how it will play. Okay, so technically this isn’t official footage, but YouTube channel Andshrew used a jailbroken console to run the arcade classic’s PS1 ROM in Sony’s emulator. It seems the gyro functionality has been part...
News Metal Gear Solid 4 PS5 Has Assassin's Creed Content But No Online
Peace Walker will have online modes
The port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to current-gen consoles raises a number of questions surrounding some of the more unique content in the game. It directly references the PS3 system, the Apple iPod is a named product, and crossover content lets Old Snake dress up as Altair from the original...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.1.8 Out Tomorrow, Get the PS5 Patch Notes Here
1.73GB download on PS5
Ubisoft has detailed patch 1.1.8 for Assassin's Creed Shadows, which goes live tomorrow, 17th February 2026. After the 1.73GB download on PS5, you'll gain access to new features like a manual jump option, more detailed loadout screens, and further bug fixes and tweaks. To enable the manual jump, you need to turn on the...
News Resident Evil Requiem Is the Biggest Download in Series History on PS5
Set aside 72GB of space
You'll need to set aside a considerable amount of space when you go to download Resident Evil Requiem on PS5, as PS Store scraper PlayStation Game Size has leaked the title will be 72.88GB in size. This is the biggest install size of any Resident Evil game in history, comfortably beating the 58GB of space required to play...
News Impressive Crash Bandicoot Level Made in Dreams Once Again Demonstrates Its Dashed Potential
Woah!
While ongoing support for Dreams has come to an end, it lives on with a small but dedicated community, and they're still creating some great stuff. BadRobo82, a longstanding member of the Dreams community who has created many visually impressive pieces, has gone viral with a video of their latest effort: a Crash Bandicoot level that, if...
Random Sony Surprises Couple with Free PS5 Games to Celebrate Their Wedding
For the love of the game
An Instagram post is hitting huge numbers after PlayStation sent an engaged couple a gift to celebrate their upcoming wedding. After inviting Sony to their special day, the company responded by sending them a handwritten card alongside vouchers for several PS5 games: In the video, an envelope is opened to reveal a card...
News Sony's Latest State of Play Now Officially the Most Watched Ever
Comfortably, as well
Sony’s latest State of Play is already comfortably its most watched ever, proving the format is growing in popularity. Despite only broadcasting days ago, on 12th February, the format holder’s latest livestream has already topped 3.2 million views. That’s more than 200,000 views more than the previous most-watched...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Nioh 3?
You're a ninja now, Willy
Honestly, it doesn't feel like it's been almost five whole years since the release of Nioh 2, but developer Team Ninja has clearly used its time well, judging by the positive reception of Nioh 3. This third instalment's been out for just over a week now, and we're dying to know what you think of it. Again, immediate...
News Brand New .hack Game Announced as CyberConnect 2 Revives Classic RPG Series
Starting from ZERO
As promised, longstanding Japanese developer CyberConnect 2 has announced its mysterious 30th anniversary project... and it's actually a brand new .hack game! Officially titled .hack//ZERO, it's apparently going to be an entirely fresh start for the classic series. Platforms are yet to be confirmed, but we're assuming this isn't...
News Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Missing the Original Soundtrack, and Fans Aren't Happy
New music not up to snuff
While it was leaked a little before the big reveal, Ubisoft surprised fans with the announcement of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition last week, which subsequently launched the following day. Developed by Digital Eclipse, the game is a compilation of every version of the original Rayman, even including an early SNES...
News Rainbow Six Siege's Metal Gear Solid Update Is a Match Made in Stealth Heaven on PS5, PS4
Kept you waiting, huh?
In the early-ish 2000s, dreams were made of this: Metal Gear Solid’s Solid Snake teaming up with Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher. We’re sure you can find many a fan fiction written on archived GeoCities webpages. And now it’s a reality, courtesy of Ubisoft’s live service shooter Rainbow Six Siege, where the iconic...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's Multiplatform Approach Won't Affect Graphics, and Here's Why
Director explains all
Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake project started life as a PlayStation-exclusive endeavour, but the games are now coming to every other major platform. The third instalment, which is yet to be given its full name, is the only game in the project that's being simultaneously developed for multiple platforms, following the...
News Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter's Success Sees Falcom Profits Soar
Sky high
For our money, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter was one of 2025's best RPGs — and so it's nice to see this amazing remake rack up some significant dough for longstanding developer Falcom. Recently, company president Toshihiro Kondo commented that the studio needed a break from the ongoing Trails timeline — and so a decision was made to...
News Rayman's PS5 Bundle Has Some Bugs, But They Should Get Squashed Soon
Don't worry
As reported widely across social media, if you picked up the Rayman 30th Anniversary Collection, then you may be having some issues saving your game in the Atari Jaguar and MS-DOS versions of the compilation. However, while initial reports somewhat bizarrely suggested that support for the newly released bundle had already ended, this...
News Layers of Fear 3 Is What Bloober Team Was Teasing All This Time
A third layer of fear discovered
Horror specialist Bloober Team has announced Layers of Fear 3, a new entry in its original series that began in 2016. In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the studio revealed the game via a couple of videos. There's this moody promo which unveils the title at the end: And a longer video, in which Bloober Team...
News Anime Crossover Fighting Game Iron Saga VS Is Mech-ing Its Way to PS5 This Year
The saga continues
Iron Saga VS will be making the jump from PC to PS5 at some point this year, developer Gameduchy has confirmed. As the name implies, this is a fighting game that features playable mecha characters. It's actually a spinoff of Iron Saga - Epic Robot Battler — a free-to-play mobile title that's been around since 2019. One of the...
Sunday15th Feb 2026
Accused of false advertising
God of War: Sons of Sparta is, ostensibly, a two-player local co-op game. But there’s a catch: you need to complete the story once in single player to unlock it. While back in the PS1 and PS2 era this would have been considered a bonus feature to look forward to, some fans are absolutely furious at the feature being...
News More Modes and Features for Death Stranding 2 Announced, Coming to PS5 Next Month
Out on same day as PC version
Sony is porting Death Stranding 2 to PC next month, but one of the details that appears to have gotten lost amongst the State of Play reveals is that the new version's bonus content will also be coming to PS5. From the PlayStation Blog, there are new modes and features coming that add "new challenges and rewards". It's...
News PS5's Welcome Hub Updated to Promote Sony's Forthcoming FPS
It's a Marathon, not a sprint
PS5’s landing page, the Welcome Hub, gets updated from time-to-time with new wallpapers and features. And a few weeks removed from Marathon’s release, the platform holder has refreshed it with a new background inspired by Bungie’s extraction shooter. Unfortunately, this isn’t animated and doesn’t include any...
News 'Not Likely': Spider-Man 2 Dev Crushes Xbox Port Dreams
Shocker
The lines between consoles are blurring, but it doesn’t sound like Xbox-only gamers will be enjoying Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 any time soon. While PlayStation has experimented with a splash of third-party publishing recently, most notably with live service Helldivers 2, first-party dev Insomniac has ruled out a port of its web-slinging...
Saturday14th Feb 2026
News 'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart
"Who the f*ck wants to play this?"
God of War creator David Jaffe is not happy with Sons of Sparta, the newly released side-scrolling spin-off in the long-running series. In an almost 10-minute tirade, the ex-Santa Monica Studio lead tears the title to pieces, saying it’s “insulting to the fans the people who worked on the game”. While he...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2026?
Plus or minus?
Leaked earlier in the week and then made official during PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast, the PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup for February 2026 has now been revealed... but are you happy with the games that are on offer? Let's start positive, at least: we think Extra sub
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 620
There will only be chaos
Phew, what a barnstorming State of Play that was, eh? We need to unwind after such an excellent show. The antidote? A weekend of gaming, of course! Jamie O'Neill: There's love for retro gaming in the air this Valentine's Day, as I'm downloading the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection. Sending cheers to Sammy for letting...
Feature Going Platinum #12: Burly Men at Sea
Story time
Platinum Trophy #12: Burly Men At Sea Date Earned: 30th November 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:3 This instalment of Going Platinum is going to be a shorter one for a few reasons, but maybe that's quite fitting for a shorter game. Burly Men At Sea can be platinumed in an afternoon if you aren't hanging about, but that's not to say this is...
Friday13th Feb 2026
Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2026?
All the PS5 news from State of Play
Sony has now hosted its first State of Play livestream for 2026, in its normal February slot. Lasting just over an hour, it's the longest State of Play showcase in history, and thus was packed full of PS5 announcements. Below, you will find all PS5 announcements from the State of Play livestream for February...
News 10 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2026 Announced
Full lineup now confirmed by Sony
Sony has today confirmed the full lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for February 2026, following the partial leak from earlier in the week. The reveal does indeed contain those three titles for a total of 10
Hands On God of War: Sons of Sparta Shows Real Promise with Lovely Pixel Art and Punchy Combat
Total warrior
While the impact and shock of the game's announcement was somewhat robbed by myriad rumours, God of War: Sons of Sparta is still a very welcome side project. Developed by retro specialist Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio, this is a full-on, side-scrolling Metroidvania action game, taking place long before the...
News Konami Is So Back It's Even Making an All-New JRPG for PS5
Please be excited
A big theme of the latest State of Play centred on Konami, and just how back the iconic Japanese publisher is. Fans will recall there was a period where the company seemed more focused on Japanese gyms and pachinko than video games, but it’s now regularly churning out top-of-the-line titles, with last year’s Silent Hill F and
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Hits PS5 Today, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
Physical version on 15th May
Warhorse Studios has officially announced the native PS5 version of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and it releases today, 13th February 2026. You can catch the reveal trailer above. Anyone who owns the PS4 version receives a free upgrade to the PS5 edition, which boasts 60 frames-per-second, and "enhanced visual fidelity...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for February 2026?
Give your thoughts on the latest PS5 showcase
The first State of Play livestream for 2026 is now over, bringing with it more than an hour of PS5 news and reveals from both third-parties and PlayStation Studios. Some of the biggest announcements included Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the Legends mode for Ghost of Yotei, a brand new AAA John Wick game, and...
News Castlevania Finally Returns with a Brand New Game in 2026
What a horrible night to have a curse
Castlevania... is back! And fortunately, it looks like it's back with some serious style. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a brand new, traditionally-styled instalment in the classic series, and it's being developed by Konami, Evil Empire (Dead Cells, The Rogue Prince of Persia), and Motion Twin (also Dead...
News PlayStation Fans Delighted with New State of Play, Already the Most Popular One Ever
82% of readers thought showcase was good
It is fair to say Push Square attracts a hardcore PlayStation audience, where single player titles are kind and any sort of online multiplayer effort is scoffed at. Many livestreams have come and gone, where the overwhelming feeling from our readers is one of disappointment. For once, however, that's not the...
News Sony's Santa Monica Studio Has Another Unannounced PS5 Project in Production
And it could be announced this year
There was some concern during yesterday’s State of Play that Santa Monica Studio’s next big project may be the God of War Trilogy Remake it announced. While undeniably exciting, we’re sure all of you would like to see something new from the studio at this point. The good news is that it’s not
News Last Chance to Play All These PS Plus Games Before They Expire
7 PS5, PS4 games leave the service
Sony will be delivering its monthly PS Plus Extra game refresh next week, meaning the list of departing PS5, PS4 games are close to their expiration dates. The following seven titles are on the chopping block, leaving on 17th February 2026: Carto Cult of the Lamb Rez Infinite
News Saros Shaves Off Returnal's Rough Edges for a More Universally Appealing PS5 Roguelite
Come back stronger
Returnal is one of the best games on the PS5, but it could at times be unforgiving. You had to really buy into its roguelite gameplay in order to extract the most enjoyment from it, but pseudo-sequel Saros will be shaving off some of those rough edges in order to make the experience universally appealing. Among the improvements...
Pretty derby girls
We can think of better places to celebrate the Lunar New Year than London’s Underground, but when you’ve got a magical Oyster Card maybe it’s not so bad. In this new Year of the Horse trailer for upcoming action game Tides of Annihilation, busty heroine Gwendolyn misses the train. But it’s okay, because there’s a...
Feature 10+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale
Something for the weekend
Sony is going hard on the discounts lately, and now there's a new Weekend Offer sale on the PS Store, just in case you didn't have enough to consider already. As the name suggests, you only have from now until Monday 16th February to take advantage, so you might as well have a quick look, yeah? It's a deal with fewer...
News Saros Succumbs to the Pay Extra to Play Early Trend
It's catching
You’ll be able to play Saros two days early if you stump up the extra dosh for its Digital Deluxe Edition. In what is increasingly becoming a popular publisher tactic, Sony will let you play Housemarque’s new roguelite a full 48 hours before its “official” release date on 30th April if you buy its more expensive option. The...
News Fire Emblem Fans May Want to Pay Attention to Brigandine: Abyss for PS5
Based on long-running PS1 series
Naturally the PS5 will not be getting Nintendo’s new Fire Emblem game, so you may be looking for an alternative. Happinet’s Brigandine: Abyss, due out in 2026, may just tick that box. This is based on a long-running SRPG series, which started out on the PS1 all the way back in 1998. A sequel was released for...
News Star Wars: Galactic Racer May Be 2026's Best Substitute for WipEout on PS5
Now this is pod racing
Who’d have thought a new Star Wars-themed pod racer would have shot straight to the top of our most wanted list? You may recall Star Wars: Galactic Racer was announced a few months ago, at The Game Awards. But now we’ve got our first taste of some gameplay – and it looks great. This one is being developed by Fuse...
News Mina the Hollower PS5 Demo Is Available Now as Release Window Narrows
Try before you buy
Mina the Hollower has been a long time coming, but developer Yacht Club Games has finally provided an update — of sorts. The game's launch has been narrowed down to Spring 2026, meaning it's now only a couple of months away. Patient fans needn't wait that long, however, as a new playable demo is coming exclusively to PS5...
News PS5's Marvel Fighter Will Add Four More Characters, One New Stage as Year 1 DLC
Sounds fairly standard
We now know Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will launch with 20 characters when it drops on 6th August. 11 of those characters have already been announced, with Magik, Wolverine, and Danger joining the roster in yesterday’s
News You're All Invited to Play Marathon's Server Slam from 26th February
PS Plus members bag weapon charms based on first-party franchises
Everyone’s invited to participate in Marathon’s server slam from 26th February through 2nd March, giving you an early opportunity to try out the title before you commit to the full thing. The open preview period – available to everyone across all platforms, including PS5 –...
News Konami Has More New Castlevania Games for Series' 40th Anniversary
Belmont's Curse only the beginning
The iconic Castlevania franchise turns 40 later this year, and Konami is looking to celebrate the occasion in style. It has Belmont's Curse confirmed for release on PS5 later this year, but that's not all it'll have. A post on the Castlevania Portal Site reveals the new Metroidvania title is just the "beginning of...
News John Wick PS5 Game Has an Original Story That's Part of the Canon, Movie Director Involved
He knows gun-fu
In case you missed it, a brand new John Wick game has been announced for PS5. While the popular action movie franchise has dipped its toe into the gaming world before, most notably with John Wick Hex, this upcoming title promises to be a bigger blockbuster that shares a lot more in common with the films. It's being developed by...
News Pokémon Dev's Gorgeous PS5 Action RPG Beast of Reincarnation Conjures a 4th August Release
Eevee could never
Game Freak’s showing what it can achieve when unshackled from the Pokémon IP with Beast of Reincarnation. This “one person, one dog” adventure continues to impress with each subsequent showing, and now we know it’ll be available to play from 4th August on PS5. Both physical and digital versions will be available, so if...
News Some of SEGA's Retro Revivals May Release within the Next Year
Four "mainstay IPs" incoming
You might recall that, a couple of years ago, SEGA announced many new games at once in an effort to revive many of its beloved franchises. So far, only one of those games has made it to market — Shinobi: Art of Vengeance — while the rest remain under wraps for now. However, in SEGA's latest earnings report,...
News Darwin's Paradox Cosplays as Metal Gear Solid in Playable Demo, Available Now on PS5
Release date also announced
We've been curious to try out Konami's cute octopus platformer action game, Darwin's Paradox, and fortunately, the publisher has seen fit to release a playable demo. It's available now on PS5, and in a fun twist, the demo is a crossover with the Metal Gear Solid series. Take a look at what we mean in the below trailer:...
News This New Co-Op Stealth Action Game from ACQUIRE Brings Tenchu Vibes to PS5
Infiltrate alongside allies
As much as we loved the old Tenchu games on PS1, sometimes you need to start over to recapture the magic. That’s what veteran Japanese dev ACQUIRE appears to be doing with Yakoh Shinobi Ops, a new PS5 co-op game which can best be described as Tenchu-like. The big twist here is the four-player component, which seems...
News God of War, Helldivers 2, More Are Getting Official Action Figures Starting This Year
PlayStation partners with McFarlane Toys
PlayStation is leaning into merch once again, and this time, it's partnered up with toymaker McFarlane Toys. The company has announced a new range of official PlayStation franchise action figures. The press release says the toys boast "ultra-articulation" and will come with "an assortment of accessories"...
News Stunning PS5 Indie Game Neva Gets a Prologue DLC for Just $3
Out on 19th February
Neva, one of 2024's most beautiful PS5, PS4 indie games, is set to receive a Prologue DLC next week, as revealed in the latest State of Play livestream. The expansion releases on 19th February 2026, and it'll cost just $2.99. While it's set "years before the events of the main game", the DLC has been designed to be played after...
Thursday12th Feb 2026
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PSVR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2026 are coming up? Sony's virtual reality headset has been receiving a steady stream of releases since launch, and we'll be keeping tabs on all 2026 PSVR2 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for February 2026?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony's first State of Play of 2026 has been announced, and it sounds like this could be a pretty beefy one. It should provide some exciting announcements and updates on what's to come on PS5. But what are all the details? On this page, we've outlined everything you need to know about the upcoming State of Play...
News God of War: Sons of Sparta Is the Long-Rumoured 2D Game, Out Now on PS5
It's a shadow drop
There have been rumours about a 2D God of War action game for what feels like eons, and now we finally know it's real. God of War: Sons of Sparta is its name, and it's now on PS5. Set in Kratos' youth, the game's story centres around the young warrior and his brother Deimos as they undergo training at the Spartan Agoge...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Here (February 2026)
Saros! Marathon! God of War?
A meaty State of Play awaits, as Sony’s first official PlayStation livestream of the year gets underway. With over 60 minutes of first-party, third-party, and indie games, we can likely expect the latest on titles such as Marathon, Saros, and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. We’ll also presumably get new info on PS...
News God of War Trilogy Remake Announced for PS5
ZEUUUS!
Sony Santa Monica Studio has announced God of War Trilogy Remake for PS5. It's all in the title, really. This is a full remake of all three original God of War games. And, well... that's all we've got to go on at this point in time. The project is still in early development, but we've been promised updates as things progress. It'll be...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now, Here's What It Does
We hope you like stability
Yet another PS5 firmware update has been pushed live by Sony, making the current firmware version 26.01-12.70.00. If you're looking for any substantial feature additions or tweaks, though, this isn't the update for you. The PS5 firmware update will be distributed to consoles worldwide in stages, and here's the single...
News MGS Master Collection Volume 2 PS5 Announced, Metal Gear Solid 4 Is Free of PS3 Jail
Out on 27th August
Konami has finally announced it's doing a second volume of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, and it's coming to PS5 on 27th August 2026. The second bundle will contain: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Both titles will come with a Screenplay Book and a Master Book. More bonus...
News Insane PS5 Open World RPG Project Windless Must Be Seen to Be Believed
More like a hurricane
We must admit, our collective jaws were on the floor during the reveal of Project Windless during PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast. This is a frankly insane looking open world RPG currently in development for PS5. It's got a touch of Dynasty Warriors to it, sporting gigantic battlefields and crushing melee action...
News AAA John Wick Game Announced for PS5
Hey John
It's taken years, but it's finally happening — we're getting a proper John Wick game. Teased via the above trailer during PlayStation's latest State of Play, this 'Untitled John Wick Game' is coming to PS5... eventually. It's being developed by Saber, and film series director Chad Stahelski is apparently involved. It'll feature an...
News Crimson Desert PS5 Is Also a Full-On Life Sim Game, Last Deep Dive Video Reveals
Camps! Farming! Fishing! Mining!
Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss has today concluded its deep dive video series on the upcoming open world title by revealing all the life simulator features and elements it has to go alongside the core experience. To keep it short, there's a lot. At the heart of the game will be your base camp, the Greymane Camp...
News Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition Is Real, and It Launches Tomorrow on PS5
Yeah!
After some leaks and rumours, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition has been officially announced. Developed by Digital Eclipse, the game is a retro collection that gathers together various different versions of the character's first adventure. It launches digitally tomorrow, 13th February 2026, while a physical launch is planned for June this...
Guide Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls: All Confirmed Characters and Stages
Ready, fight
A fighting game is only as strong as its character roster, and with almost 100 years of comic book history to pull from, Arc System Works and PlayStation’s upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is sure to have one of the most hyped line-ups in recent memory. We’ll be updating and compiling this page with every announcement as it...
News Kena: Scars of Kosmora a Bigger and Better PS5 Sequel, Out in 2026
With support from PlayStation
Ember Lab has finally revealed what it's been working on since Kena: Bridge of Spirits, and it's a sequel called Kena: Scars of Kosmora. The follow-up releases later this year for PS5 and PC, and you can catch the announcement trailer above. Through the support of PlayStation, the second Kena title is said to be bigger...
News Most of Highguard's Dev Team Laid Off Just Two Weeks After Live Service Shooter's Launch
"This one really stings"
Assuming a fresh Linkedin post is accurate, developer Wildlight Entertainment has laid off "most" of its staff following the underwhelming launch of its hero shooter, Highguard. Highguard released just over a couple of weeks ago, so these supposed layoffs are hitting a lot faster than many onlookers may have anticipated...
News PS1 Time Crisis Targeting PS5, PS4 with Gyro Aiming via PS Plus Premium
Tekken Dark Resurrection also announced
Bandai Namco is one of the biggest – and, honestly, only – supporters of PS Plus Premium’s classics catalogue. It’s perhaps no surprise to learn that the original Time Crisis game is coming to PS5 and PS4 as an emulated PS1 title, then. What’s particularly notable about this release is that...
Briefs encounter
“Warning,” the Panty Party Perfect press release exclaims. “[There’s] NO hentai content in this game! All you get is funny and stupid panties!” That should give you an idea of what to expect from this undie-believable arena combat game, where you control underwear as opposed to action heroes. This game’s been available...
News Here's Your Chance to Tell Sony What You Think of Horizon Hunters Gathering
Our survey says
Earlier this week, Sony finally announced Guerrilla Games' co-op multiplayer Horizon spin-off that it's been working on for years. Called Horizon Hunters Gathering, the game is a PvE co-op action game, in which teams of three embark on various missions to fight back against hostile machines that threaten the land. Taking control of...
News Silent Hill: Townfall Is the Next Series Entry to Get Excited About, Out on PS5 in 2026
Say hello to Simon Ordell
After the excellent Silent Hill 2 remake and new fan-favourite Silent Hill F, it's Silent Hill: Townfall that fans have to look forward to next. From developer Screen Burn, which did Observation, the new entry is out for PS5 this year. Get your first look in the trailer above. Simon Ordell is called back to the island of...
News Ghost of Yotei Legends Launches for Free on PS5 in March
The Yotei Six return
Ghost of Yotei Legends now has a confirmed release date on PS5: it arrives in just under a month from now, on the 10th March. We don't have long to wait, then. Just in case you're somehow out of the loop on this one, Legends is a co-op mode — for up to four players online — that'll be added to the game for free as an...
News New Dead or Alive Game Announced as Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Comes to PS5
Very much alive
Koei Tecmo has confirmed that a new Dead or Alive game is in development for PS5. It'll be the first instalment since Dead or Alive 6 released for the PS4, all the way back in 2019. You'll have to make do with the above teaser trailer for now, but at least we know it's real. And speaking of Dead or Alive 6, it's actually being...
News Don't Miss Your Last Chance to Get These Retro Jurassic Park Games on PS5, PS4
They're on sale right now
Limited Run Games has been doing a great job of bringing back various licensed retro games, which we appreciate. But if we could criticise one thing, it seems these titles don’t last in the digital arena for very long. Case in point: the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection will be delisted on 31st March, a little over...
News Control Resonant Looks Mind-Bendingly Awesome in First PS5 Gameplay
Nobody mention Gravity Rush
Remedy Entertainment has rustled up some proper gameplay footage of its next game, Control Resonant, and it's looking extremely promising. Take a look for yourself below: In this sequel to the beloved action shooter Control, you play as Jesse Faden's brother, Dylan, who has made it out of the confines of the Oldest...
News Gothic Action RPG Crimson Moon Announced for PS5
Play solo or co-op
Developer ProbablyMonsters has announced Crimson Moon, an action RPG for PS5 coming in 2026. Check out the debut trailer below: Set against a gothic fantasy backdrop, the game is clearly inspired by Souls-likes, but it doesn't seem to quite be one itself. You play as a Nephilim, a half-human, half-angel charged with fighting...
News Resident Evil Requiem Brings Leon Back to a Very Familiar Location on PS5
Here we go again
We know, we know – you’re on a blackout, right? Resident Evil Requiem is only a couple of weeks away after all. But hey, if you’re still waiting to be convinced, perhaps this trailer will do it. It shows off more action-based gameplay, both in third-person and first-person, featuring hero Leon S. Kennedy. But the big stinger...
News Absolum, One of 2025's Best Action Games, Just Got Even Better with Huge Update 1.1
It must be fate
If you're yet to check Absolum out and you're a fan of side-scrolling action, we're here to tell you that now's the time. As was promised near the end of last month, the brawler's just received a substantial update titled Threads of Fate — or patch 1.1 — and it adds so much new stuff to an already fantastic title. In...
News There's No Stopping Multiplayer Sensation ARC Raiders, Reaches 14 Million Copies Sold
Robot rock
ARC Raiders continues its ascent, with new figures from Nexon's earnings report highlighting just how big the multiplayer shooter has become. According to the report, the sci-fi extraction shooter has now reached 14 million units sold to date. A figure of 12.4 million was reported in mid-January, meaning it's sold about another 1.6...
Warlocked in
As promised, Blizzard will be introducing a second class to Diablo 4 through its upcoming Lord of Hatred expansion — but the surprise is that it'll also be made available in Diablo 2: Resurrected. As you can see via the above cinematic trailer, the Warlock class fights evil with evil, wielding dark magics and a bitterness for the...
News Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Brings a Beloved PS2 Adventure to PS5 Very, Very Soon
Defy this
It doesn't come as a huge surprise, but Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is real, and it's releasing very soon on PS5 and PS4. Longtime fans of the classic series will be thrilled to know that Kain returns in just a matter of weeks, on the 3rd March. The revival's available to pre-order on the PS Store right now. Much like the...
News Sony's Sublime Marvel Fighting Game Brings the Unbreakable X-Men to PS5, PC on 6th August
Storm! Magik! Wolverine! Danger!
The absurdly beautiful Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has a release date: 6th August. It’s also finally got some new characters: the Unbreakable X-Men. Many of you will know Storm was already part of the roster, but she’ll be joined by Magik, Wolverine, and Danger. Obviously, you’ll be able to mix and match...
News Unsurprisingly, Marathon Will Be Part of the Latest State of Play
Extract a little more info
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter Marathon – due out on 5th March – will be part of the latest State of Play, broadcasting later today. (You can find out when and where to watch the livestream through here.) Writing on the game’s official Discord
News Unsurprisingly, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Is a Massive Hit in Japan
Physical sale estimates are high
It's well-documented that Japan loves Dragon Quest, and that continues to prove itself true with the most recent game. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined was last week's best-selling physical game in the country by a landslide. With different platform versions taking up the top three spots on the chart, the total sold comes...
News 007 First Light's PS5 Story Trailer Goes Loud Ahead of Launch
Earn the number
007 First Light looks like a bit of a dream game, doesn’t it? It’s got IO Interactive’s signature touch, with deeply replayable puzzle-like levels. But it’s also bombastic like an Uncharted – the perfect blend, in our opinion. This new trailer shows how protagonist James Bond will be thrust into the 00 Programme, where...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined?
Use your reimagination
Now that we're a solid week beyond its release date, we'd like to think that you've made enough progress through Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined to give it a review score. But we'll be the first to admit: this is a long RPG. And that's despite Square Enix streamlining whole chunks of the remake, in response to the original PS1...
News Big Walk, from the Makers of Untitled Goose Game, Strolls onto PS5 and PS Plus in 2026
Walk the walk
If you've wondered what House House, the team behind Untitled Goose Game, has been up to, now you know: they're making Big Walk, and it's just been announced for PS5. What's more, the game will join PS Plus Essential's monthly games lineup when it launches later this year. Big Walk is a social, online co-op adventure game, in which...
News Of Course Jason Momoa Stars in the Helldivers Movie, Out November 2027
Directed by Justin Lin
Aquaman star Jason Momoa is part of the cast leading Sony's own Helldivers movie adaptation, which hits theatres on 10th November 2027. Justin Lin, having directed many previous Fast & Furious films, has signed up to perform the same role on Helldivers for PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures. In some strong casting,...
News Capcom's Gonna Make God Damn Sure You Don't Forget Pragmata Is Coming to PS5
Pragmatic
Pragmata is reaching that stage of over exposure that tends to happen to some titles from time to time. Does anyone remember Deathloop, for example? But whatever, the game looks phenomenal, and many of you will have had a chance to get your hands on it via the title’s recent PS5 demo. This trailer doesn’t really reveal a massive...
News Sony's PS5, PC Co-Op Shooter 4:Loop Is Somehow Interesting and Uninteresting at the Same Time
4gone conclusion?
In case you forgot, Sony is publishing 4:Loop, developed by Bad Robot Games and spearheaded by the creator of Left 4 Dead. The guy really likes the number four. The game is an "emergent, challenging, co-op combat sandbox" for four players, and the team has just debuted some new gameplay footage going over what it's all about...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Free Super Monkey Ball Update Available Now on PS5, PS4
AiAi aye
SEGA is still churning out updates for its beloved kart racer, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The next post-launch update for the game arrives tomorrow, 12th February 2026, and the headline feature this time around is the addition of Super Monkey Ball to the mix. The main attraction is a new playable character, AiAi, and he brings with him...
News Death Stranding 2 Gets Its PC Port on 19th March
Kept you waiting?
In what feels like housekeeping at this point, Sony has officially revealed a PC port of Death Stranding 2 on 19th March 2026. You can see the reveal trailer for the platform above. The PC version will have: Unlocked framerates in gameplay Ultra widescreen support DualSense controller support Upscaling and frame generation And...
Wednesday11th Feb 2026
Best PS4 FPS games ranked and rated
What are the best FPS games on PS4? Sony's console is well-equipped with dozens of excellent first-person shooters. There's lots of variety to suit all tastes, whether you like realistic firefights or flights of sci-fi fancy. On PS4, there have been so many great first-person shooters over the years. In fact,...
The 100 best games on PS4
What are the best games on PS4? Sony's fourth home console is widely regarded for its immense library of great games, and so putting together a definitive list is never going to be easy. That's why we asked for your help in making this best PS4 games guide. All of the games that you'll find on these pages have been ranked...
Guide Best PS5 Exclusive Games
PS5's best exclusives, rated and ranked
What are the best PS5 exclusive games? For enthusiasts and the hardcore, exclusive titles are one of the main reasons for buying a console. These experiences generally make the most of the hardware you are purchasing, and so many are considered best in class when stacked up against third-party titles...
Guide Best Horror Games on PS5
PS5's best horror titles, rated and ranked
What are the best horror games on PS5? A very popular genre despite its somewhat acquired taste, horror titles are for a lifetime, not just Halloween. Some will stick to jump scares while others will explore psychological horror, touching on themes like mental health. Whatever the case, you can be assured...
PS5's best platformer games ranked and rated
What are the best platformers on PS5? Platformers have been part of the fabric of video games since the medium's infancy, with many of gaming's most famous faces originating from this genre. These games are primarily concerned with testing your ability to traverse tricky environments, but within that...
News PS Plus Extra Games for February 2026 Leaked, Full Lineup at State of Play
Big PS5 exclusive incoming
Sony is scheduled to reveal the lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for February 2026 tomorrow, 11th February, but a partial selection of what'll be on offer has been leaked early by Dealabs scribe BillBil-Kun. According to the leaker, the following three PS5, PS4 games will be in th
Review Reanimal (PS5) - First-Rate Terrors Thrive in This Haunting Spectacle
Bigger and better nightmares
Reanimal is the best thing Tarsier Studios has ever done, and it’s not even close. While the Swedish outfit’s latest creation may look a lot like its previous series, Little Nightmares, it comfortably tops the two titles. The developer has fine-tuned its mixture of action and platforming to perfection, then...
News Jaw-Dropping Black Myth Sequel Effectively Confirmed for PS5
Oh my zhong
Lunar New Year is almost here, and Black Myth: Wukong maker Game Science is here to remind us it’s cooking up something special. While not technically announced for consoles just yet, we’d be shocked if the dev’s next project, Black Myth: Zhong Kui, skipped Sony’s system. Of course, we may all be playing on the PS6 by the time...
News PS5's Wolverine Won't Be at This Week's State of Play
Logan stall
We’ve already written our predictions for this week’s State of Play, but one game we can comfortably rule out: Marvel’s Wolverine. Writing on social media, dev Insomniac was asked when we’d get more info on Logan and the upcoming game. Its response? “Spring 2026”. Spring doesn
News Some PS5 Fans Believe a New God of War Game Could Shadow Drop This Week
Atheeena
There’s a wild rumour doing the rounds that a new God of War game could shadow drop during this week’s State of Play. While it seems unthinkable, it’s worth underlining that, if true, this is almost certainly the Greek-themed Metroidvania-style 2.5D side scroller, which is allegedly in development at Mega Cat Studios. This game w
News Here Is Why Sony Put Helldivers 2 on Xbox
One of Xbox's best-selling games in 2025
Sony and its PlayStation division are businesses at the end of the day, and fresh data from Microsoft provides an insight into why the decision was made to port Helldivers 2 to Xbox Series X|S. Across the majority of the metrics Microsoft tracks, the Xbox Series X|S port of Helldivers 2 is killing it. The...
News Awful PS5 Dino Shooter Code Violet Will Get a Sequel... for Some Reason
It's called Code UltraViolet
Code Violet, the poor PS5 dinosaur shooter released last month, was a bad game. That doesn't mean it can't get a sequel, though, as Teamkill Media has today announced Code UltraViolet. The follow-up is possible because of the "overwhelming success" Code Violet has apparently experienced, and "the incredible support from...
News Retro-Style Starship Troopers FPS Brings Single Player Helldivers 2 Energy Next Month on PS5
Shoot them bugs
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War was announced at the tail end of last year, and now, publisher Dotemu has slapped a release date on the retro-flavoured first person shooter. Fresh gameplay is shown off in the below trailer alongside the date itself — 16th March, 2026: It's well documented that Helldivers 2 owes a lot of its...
Feature Capcom's Tokyo Art Exhibition Is a Celebration of Gaming Greatness
A rare look at the artistry behind Capcom's classics
If we polled our readers on their favourite publishers, we suspect Capcom would rank somewhere near to the top. The Osaka-based organisation has been a mainstay of the video game industry since the early 80s, when it began business as Capsule Computers. In acknowledgement of its long and...
News Arguably Underrated RPG Blades of Fire Forges Major 2.0 Update on PS5
Coming in hot
A year on from its release in May 2025, Blades of Fire will be getting a huge update on the 14th May 2026, as developer MercurySteam attempts to rekindle interest in the action RPG. This was one of those games that went under the radar for many; critic reviews were rather lukewarm at launch, but we saw some solid praise for the title...
Rumour Insane Monster Hunter Wilds Expansion Teaser Spotted by Eagle-Eyed Fans
Take a look in the mirror
If this really is some kind of teaser for Monster Hunter Wilds' upcoming expansion — which is being revealed this summer — then Capcom's outdone itself. We say that because it's a frankly insane way to hide a potential hint. In the game's latest media renders, which showcase what's included with February's big update,...
News PS5's Goriest Game Hellraiser: Revival Gets Intimate in New Trailer
Love story
There might be just as much love as there is blood in Hellraiser: Revival, if the PS5 game's latest trailer is anything to go by. Watch it above, or if you want the uncensored "redband" trailer, click the link. The two characters in the footage are protagonist Aiden and his girlfriend Sunny. In the game, Aiden must rescue Sunny "from the...
News Big Silent Hill News in Next Silent Hill Transmission Livestream This Week
Silent Hill: Townfall will feature
Konami has revealed its next Silent Hill Transmission, which shares the latest news and updates on the horror series, is taking place later this week, on 12th February 2026. Silent Hill: Townfall from Screen Burn (formerly No Code that made Observation) will be part of the livestream. The social media post reads:...
News Romeo Is a Dead Man Dev 'Almost 100% Certain' It'll Release Another Game in 2026
Wherefore art thou Romeo?
Romeo Is a Dead Man, the oddball action game from Grasshopper and industry legend Suda51, is out now on PS5. But the industrious Tokyo-based studio has more to come – and is “almost 100% certain” it’ll release a second game in 2026. It’s keeping the specific details of that project under wraps. Here’s what...
News No Man's Sky Gets a Gravity Gun in Its Latest Game-Changing Update on PS5, PS4
Remnant update available today
What could Hello Games possibly have left to add to No Man's Sky? Well, a gravity gun, for one. The massive sci-fi sandbox gets its latest update today, 11th February 2026, on PS5 and PS4, and it adds a fun new tool and plenty more. Named Remnant, the headline feature of this new update is the Gravitino Coil, a new...
News Horror Hit Iron Lung Gets a PS5 Launch Trailer, But It's Been Available for Months
Coming up for air
You may have heard rumblings of the horror adventure game Iron Lung lately, and that broadly comes down to a recent movie adaptation that's done very well for itself at the box office. Spearheaded by YouTuber Mark Fischbach, aka Markiplier, the film has brought the game into the limelight, and it seems the fresh buzz has been felt...
News Exciting Anime Action Game MIGHTREYA Considering PS5 Release
But focusing on PC first
If you keep an eye on the wider gauntlet of gaming news, you may have caught wind of anime action game MIGHTREYA this week, which is coming to PC later in the year. This title – which reminds us a little bit of My Hero Academia – sees you assume the role of the eponymous Reya, a schoolgirl superhero who seeks to be the...
News Try Planet of Lana 2 Early with Playable Demo, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Sounds like a plan(et)
We recently got launch date news for Planet of Lana 2, but you won't have to wait for the full release to give it a go. As revealed via the below video, a playable demo for the gorgeous puzzle platformer sequel is now available for both PS5 and PS4. According to the demo's PS Store page, th
Tuesday10th Feb 2026
News Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Cheats for PS5
At launch on 3rd June
Following the confirmation of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, the new Streamlined Progression settings included in the port have now been announced for PS5. These new options will be patched into the PS5 version upon the launch of the two upcoming versions, which have been scheduled in for...
Review Romeo Is a Dead Man (PS5) - Absurd, Entertaining, and Tedious All at Once
Keep it that way
Suda51 games have a proud reputation of going against the grain, yet Romeo Is a Dead Man still manages to beggar belief. The latest effort from the No More Heroes lead is utterly baffling in some of the best and most frustrating ways possible. One minute, it delights with comical cutscenes and unique gameplay sequences. The next,...
News The Internet Has Not Been Kind to Horizon Hunters Gathering
An immediate backlash
As many may have predicted well before its official reveal, Horizon Hunters Gathering has been met with a lot of negativity across the internet. This is the new co-op-enabled title from Guerrilla Games; a Horizon spin-off featuring preset characters and a highly stylised art direction. It was announced last week for PS5 and...
News Sony's PS5 Fighter Marvel Tokon Confirms 20 Characters at Launch, Single Player 'Episode' Mode
12 to be revealed
Finally, we have a bit more information on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls — the PS5 brawler that's being published by Sony. Funnily enough, this new info comes from the game's Steam page, which has only just been updated (as spotted by Wario64). We would assume that this stuff is being revealed in conjunction with Marvel Tokon...
News No More Yakuza Kiwami Games After Kiwami 3 Story Changes, New Series Could Happen
"Kiwami 3 will be the last one"
RGG Studio won't be making new Kiwami versions of Yakuza 4 or Yakuza 5, as it's bringing the series to an end after the changes it made to the story in Yakuza Kiwami 3. Instead, the controversial changes and additions to the narrative will likely lead to a new series of Yakuza games, studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama...
PSA This Is Your Last Chance to Grab Yakuza 3 Remastered Before Its Ridiculous Removal
Extreme measures
Just in case you didn't already know, Yakuza 3 Remastered will be delisted from digital storefronts from the 12th February, as that's when Yakuza Kiwami 3 launches. To be clear, the remaster will still technically be available to purchase after this date — but only via the expensive Yakuza Complete Series Bundle, which is priced...
Mini Review Aces of Thunder (PSVR2) - Immersive Spectacle Throws You to the Wolves
Chin up, you'll get the hang of it
If you’re familiar with War Thunder, you’ve got a good frame of reference for what to expect out of Aces of Thunder. In the broadest sense, this is a trimmed-down War Thunder, but in VR. Being a full-on simulation title, Aces of Thunder expects you to have a fairly thorough understanding of simulation aerial...
Rumour Starfield PS5 Port Skips State of Play, Set to Be Announced in March
Twinkle twinkle
There's been a bit of speculation that Starfield's inevitable PS5 version will finally be announced at this week's State of Play, but that is, apparently, not the plan. Instead, the latest rumour is that there's some kind of reveal set for next month. This is according to known insider
Mini Review Dark Auction (PS5) - Compelling Visual Novel Makes Some Generative AI Missteps
X marks the trauma
In Dark Auction, it’s been three days since Noah last saw his dad His father is obsessed with collecting objects related to a World War 2 tyrant named Dictator X, and after setting off to take part in a mysterious auction he hasn’t been seen since. So, Noah decides to head to the castle where he was last seen only to get...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion's Huge Update Includes Free New Colour Swaps on PS5, PS4
Available now
A new update for Marvel Cosmic Invasion is available to download and install now, and fans of the beat-'em-up will definitely want to check it out. Developer Tribute Games has not only fixed bugs and made improvements, but it's also thrown in new alternative colour palettes for each hero: These colour swaps are inspired by other...
News Fear Effect 2 Raises Heart Rates on PS5, PS4 Later This Month
Have no fear
Limited Run Games, alongside developer Implicit Conversions, is readying a port of PS1 adventure Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix, and it's out very soon. Coming to PS5 and PS4, the game launches on 27th February 2026, as announced recently on socials: The original game was ported to modern platforms last year, so it makes sense to follow...
News Mewgenics Is This Year's Best-Rated Game So Far, and It May Come to PS5
From the creator of The Binding of Isaac
Edmund McMillen, the developer behind Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac, has been working with Tyler Glaiel for the past five years to create turn-based strategy roguelite, Mewgenics. Set to launch today on PC, it's blown reviewers away; it's scored the highest Metacritic score of the year so far,...
News Notorious NES Movie Tie-In Jaws Comes to PS5 This Week, with Expanded ROM Hack
We're gonna need a bigger boat
The infamous NES movie tie-in Jaws will bite PS5 later this week, from 13th February. The game – which has a mixed reputation – actually introduces some interesting ideas, as it sees you sailing the ocean, trying to avoid the eponymous sea-based serial killer, before levelling up your abilities in order to bring...
News The Next Dark Pictures Game Approaches as Directive 8020 Secures a Release Date on PS5
May as well
Supermassive Games has finally announced a release date for its latest narrative horror game, Directive 8020. Following a delay, this next entry in the Dark Pictures Anthology series arrives on 12th May, 2026. The news comes alongside a new pre-order trailer: Directive 8020 will be available both digitally and physically on PS5, and...
News The Best Soulslike Around, Lies of P Is a Big Sales Success
Base game and DLC sell four million copies
Ask anyone what the best Soulslike game not made by FromSoftware is, and Lies of P will always be amongst the first responses. The excellent quality of the base game and last year's Overture expansion has made it a big sales success, with publisher Neowiz reporting the title has now surpassed four million...
News Monster Hunter Wilds 'Large Scale Expansion' to Be Revealed This Summer, New Update Incoming
That's wild
Monster Hunter Wilds is fast approaching its first anniversary, but Capcom isn't ready to spill the beans on its inevitable expansion. The news comes directly from producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, who's shared an anniversary message in video form. In it, he reveals that the game's "large scale expansion" is in development, and more information...
News Tokyo Game Show Extended to Five Full Days for 30th Anniversary Event
"The longest five days of non-stop play"
Tokyo Game Show will be extended to a five-day event in 2026, as the convention celebrates its 30th anniversary. Scheduled to occupy the iconic Makuhari Messe in Chiba once again, the show will get underway from 17th September and will run through 21st September, which is a holiday in Japan. The first two...
Monday9th Feb 2026
Guide These 11+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (9th-15th February)
Yakuza! Reanimal! High on Life 2!
It took 2026 a month to get going, but we are now starting to see this year's heavier hitters launch on PS5. The calendar gets busy now, and we've got a packed week of launches coming up. The ones to look forward to the most are Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Reanimal. Here are all the new PS5, PS4 games coming out this week...
News Mega State of Play Confirmed for Thursday, Over 60 Mins of PS5 Announcements and Updates
PlayStation Studios included
PlayStation has finally confirmed that it'll be hosting 2026's first State of Play broadcast later this week, on Thursday the 12th February. Excitingly, this sounds like it's going to be a big deal. The show's set to last over an hour, and will feature "news and updates from developers across the globe". This includes...
Feature 20 PS5 Predictions for State of Play February 2026
The future of play
As had been rumoured weeks in advance, Sony is set to host its first State of Play presentation of 2026 very soon. That means that, rather than trying to figure out if an event is actually happening, the conversation now moves on to what's gonna be there. It's always good fun speculating about a showcase like State of Play;
Review Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PS5) - Colossal, Confident Remake Makes Controversial Changes
Black Monday blues
For many fans, Yakuza 3 would have been their gateway to the series when it first released back in 2010 for the PS3 — but returning to it now, or even booting up the PS4 remaster, highlights loads of older design elements that have aged rather poorly. And so this classic Yakuza experience has been handed the Kiwami treatment;...
News God of War TV Series Has Found Its Atreus
Boy!
Amazon and PlayStation Productions have now cast Atreus in the upcoming TV adaptation of God of War. The character will be portrayed by Callum Vinson, a young actor best known for his roles in Long Bright River and the Chucky TV series. Callum Vinson The God of War show will cover the story told in the Norse mythology games, where Atreus is...
News Magical Girls Action RPG Kernel Hearts Conjures a PS5 Version
Sail away
Roguelike action RPG Kernel Hearts will now launch on PS5 when it releases later this year. The title was previously only planned for PC, but has officially tacked on console versions, alongside a collaboration with Fortnite. If the latter sounds strange, then it’s worth noting that Epic has been partnering with a bunch of game...
Game of the Month Trails beyond the Horizon (January 2026)
As voted by you
A new year, a new official Push Square Game of the Month campaign in which you — yes, you! — will help us decide the standout games of 2026. There are (hopefully) exciting times ahead... So, let's get things started with January, which was, in all fairness, a somewhat quiet opening month. Still, a handful of highly rated titles...
News PS5's First State of Play of 2026 Tipped for Later This Week
Keep an eye out for confirmation
As we reported previously, a February State of Play is imminent, and it’s tipped for later this week. Reliable rumourmongers Nate the Hate and Jeff Grubb have both teased a 12th February livestream from Sony, and while plans can always adjust internally, these are two of the industry’s top snoops. Obviously,
News It's Not Looking Good for Fighting Game 2XKO, Just Weeks After PS5 Debut
Dev team reduced
Despite launching on consoles just a few weeks back on the 20th January, it sounds like 2XKO is struggling to attract enough players. The free-to-play fighting game, which is based on the eternally popular League of Legends, enjoyed a positive reception on PC before its move to PS5 and Xbox Series. However, a statement from the...
News Rumoured Rayman PS5 Remaster Is Real, Says Series Creator
Just like that
Just a couple of weeks ago, an age rating for some kind of Rayman re-release was spotted — and now, what is supposedly that same project has been outed by original series creator Michel Ancel. In the latest issue of Retro Gamer magazine (as highlighted by @AlfredNewStart and
News CyberConnect 2 Teases 'Completely New Game' Announcement for Dev's 30th Anniversary
Fresh connection
We knew CyberConnect 2 had been around for a while, but we didn't realise the talented Japanese developer was hurtling towards its 30th anniversary. But apparently it's true, and the studio's got a big announcement up its sleeve to celebrate. The secret project will be officially announced next week, on the 16th February...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Humongous Sequel-Sized PS5 Update Embraces Otaku Culture
Aha
Those of you who play live service gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves will know the “point zero” updates are among the most important in each title’s lifecycle. Turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail, now well-established for a few years, will reach v4.0 on 13th February, taking the Astral Express to an all-new location: the...
News Nioh 3's Bosses Took a Lot of Inspiration from Lies of P, Says Director
No lies detected
Team Ninja's Masaki Fujita, director of the recently released Nioh 3, has shared his thoughts on another Souls-like action RPG that was a source of inspiration for the game. In an interview with PC Gamer, Fujita cites Lies of P as having inspired him with regards to the bosses in particular. He says Team Ninja's other games since...
Saturday7th Feb 2026
News Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Guerrilla's Next Big PS5 Game, Horizon 3 Still Years Away
Waiting for Aloy
Most of Guerrilla Games is currently working on its newly announced co-op game Horizon Hunters Gathering instead of Horizon 3, according to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier. It is the Dutch studio's next big project in terms of development times, and the next single player entry in the series shall come after it, meaning it's...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Permanently Cheaper on PS5 from Next Week
All versions are $20 cheaper
Following this week's confirmation of Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 ports for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth coming in June, Square Enix has shared the PS5 version will receive a permanent price drop to line up with the new editions. From 9th February 2026, here are the permanent price drops for every version of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619
Brought to you by Rey Mysterio
It's now February, and big AAA releases are finally starting to emerge. With Nioh 3 and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined out now, you could be tempted by a new game or still clearing your backlog. Here's what we've got to play this weekend. Aaron Bayne: This weekend, I'm planning to wrap up SOMA. Somehow, it's completely...
Feature Going Platinum #11: Spyro the Dragon
Reignited childhood
Platinum Trophy #11: Spyro the Dragon (Reignited Trilogy) Date Earned: 18th November 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:4 As a child, I was very lucky to grow up with access to an original PlayStation, but the library of games we accrued was entirely down to the discernment of my parents. That meant our collection was a proper mixed...
Friday6th Feb 2026
Guide Best Local Multiplayer Games on PS4
The best couch multiplayer games on PS4 ranked
What are the best local multiplayer games on PS4? There are so many great options for some couch multiplayer goodness on PS4. While many titles offer great online experiences, nothing quite beats local multiplayer together with friends and family in the same room. Luckily, the PS4 has a plethora of...
The best couch co-op or online co-op on PS4
What are the best co-op games on PS4? Among the PS4's enormous library of games, there are many brilliant co-op experiences to be had, whether online or local. If you're after some top notch co-op PS4 games, you've come to the right place. Playing a game together with other people has been around since...
Guide Best Open World Games on PS4
PS4's best open world games ranked and rated
What are the best open world games on PS4? Many, many games these days opt for an open world structure, which gives players the freedom to explore at their own pace and, usually, cause a bunch of trouble. They're incredibly popular, and there are so many great examples on PS4. The range of open worlds is...
PS5 couch co-op and online co-op games ranked and rated
What are the best co-op games on PS5? For as long as video games have been around, there have been cooperative experiences to share with your friends and family. Co-op games are as prolific as ever on PS5, and we need your help to find the best examples. Playing a co-op game can be one of the...
Guide The Best PS5 Games (2026)
All the best PS5 games you can play right now
What are the best PS5 games? No matter your tastes, PS5 has a huge range of brilliant games. Whether it's Sony's first-party efforts or excellent titles from elsewhere, there truly is something for everyone on the current-gen console. If you're looking for something new to play, or want some...
News The Original Hollow Knight Now Available for PS5, Free Upgrade from PS4 Version
Back to Hallownest
It looks like Hollow Knight will soon receive a native port to PS5. Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, to give it its full title, first arrived on PS4 back in 2018, and now, a Trophy list has popped up online for a PS5 version, practically confirming a current-gen edition is coming soon. This follows news that the original game...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's New Cheats Revealed, Should Come to PS5
Boost features return for Xbox, Switch 2 port
As was the case when Final Fantasy VII Remake was ported to Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 just a few weeks ago, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will also make the jump with some additional cheats and modifiers. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi showed off the bonus settings menu on social media,...
News The Arcade-Only Rave Racer Drifts onto PS5 This Month, Console Archives Also Coming Soon
Retro wave
If Bandai Namco won't make a new Ridge Racer, we might as well have as many of the old games on modern systems as possible. Hamster Corporation is making it happen thanks to its Arcade Archives series; last year saw the arrival of the Ridge Racer, the arcade original, on PS5 and PS4, and soon its sequel, Rave Racer, is to follow. This...
News Planet of Lana 2 Launches in March on PS5, PS4, and It Looks Gorgeous
Children of the Leaf coming soon
Publisher Thunderful and developer Wishfully have announced a release date for their sci-fi adventure sequel, Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf. As stated in the below trailer, the game hits PS5 and PS4 very soon, on 5th March, 2026. Planet of Lana 2 follows on from the original game, telling a story about a...
All Nioh 3 Warring States collectibles locations
Warring States is the first open zone Map you'll encounter in Nioh 3. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to share a Warring States collectibles map to help you track down anything you're missing. Nioh 3: Warring States Collectibles Map: There are 163 collectibles in Warring States. Below you will...
All Nioh 3 Bakumatsu collectibles locations
Bakumatsu is the third open zone Map you encounter in Nioh 3. In this Nioh 3 guide, we post a Bakumatsu collectibles map to help you track down anything you're missing. Nioh 3: Bakumatsu Collectibles Map: There are 110 collectibles in Bakumatsu. Below you will find all Shri
News The Team Behind Train Sim World Is Making a Full Thomas and Friends Game for PS5, PS4
A really useful developer
People always talk about how IO Interactive and the James Bond licence are a match made in heaven, but we think there's a new pairing that takes the biscuit. Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor has just been announced, and it comes from Dovetail Games, the studio behind Train Sim World. Here's the debut trailer, which is...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Story Will Continue in New HBO TV Show
But dev Larian Studios isn't involved
The story and characters featured in Baldur's Gate 3 will return in a TV series from HBO that continues the plot after the events of the game's ending, the company has announced. The live-action TV show deals with the "ramifications" of the events in the third game and features current characters as well as...
Guide Nioh 3 Guide: 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
The ultimate Nioh 3 collectibles resource
In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to reveal a 100% collectibles walkthrough. We have broken down all the collectibles by both all the Maps in the game and then all Collectibles types. Nioh 3 Guide: Maps:
Guide Nioh 3: All Masters Locations
Where to find every Master in Nioh 3
Masters are a type of activity in Nioh 3, and you need to defeat them all to unlock a Trophy. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to list all Masters locations. What Are All Masters Locations in Nioh 3?: There are 13 Masters in the game. A Master is a boss fight against a human enemy, and you'll need to beat...
All Nioh 3 Heian collectibles locations
Heian is the second open zone Map you encounter in Nioh 3. In this Nioh 3 guide, we'll reveal a Heian collectibles map to help you track down anything you're missing. Nioh 3: Heian Collectibles Map: There are 77 collectibles in Heian. Below you will find all Shrines
Guide Nioh 3: All Shrines Locations
Where to find every Shrine in Nioh 3
Shrines are a type of Collectible in Nioh 3, and you'll need to find them all to unlock a Trophy. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to list all Shrines locations. What Are All Shrines Locations in Nioh 3?: There are 156 Shrines in the game. Shrines
Guide Nioh 3: All Six Jizo Locations
Where to find every Six Jizo in Nioh 3
Six Jizos are a type of Collectible in Nioh 3, and you need to find them all to unlock a Trophy. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to list all Six Jizo locations. What Are All Six Jizo Locations in Nioh 3?: The
Guide Nioh 3: All Kodama Locations
Where to find every Kodama in Nioh 3
Kodamas are a type of Collectible in Nioh 3, and you need to find them all to unlock a Trophy. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to list all Kodama locations. What Are All Kodama Locations in Nioh 3?: There are
Guide Nioh 3: All Enemy Bases Locations
Where to find every Enemy Base in Nioh 3
Enemy Bases are a type of activity in Nioh 3, and you need to complete them all to unlock a Trophy. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to list all Enemy Bases locations. What Are All Enemy Bases Locations in Nioh 3?: There are 26 Enemy Bases in the game. When you come across an Enemy Base, you need to...
Guide Nioh 3: All Hot Springs Locations
Where to find every Hot Spring in Nioh 3
Hot Springs are a type of Collectible in Nioh 3, and you'll need to find them all to unlock a Trophy. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to list all Hot Springs locations. What Are All Hot Springs Locations in Nioh 3?: [/imag
Guide Nioh 3: All Chijiko Locations
Where to find every Chijiko in Nioh 3
Chijikos are a type of Collectible in Nioh 3, and you'll need to find them all to unlock a Trophy. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to list all Chijiko locations. What Are all Chijiko Locations in Nioh 3?: Ther
Guide Nioh 3: All Scampusses Locations
Where to find every Scampuss in Nioh 3
Scampusses are a type of Collectible in Nioh 3, and you'll need to find them all to unlock a Trophy. In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to list all Scampusses locations. What Are All Scampusses Locations in Nioh 3?:
Thursday5th Feb 2026
Poll What's Your Reaction to Horizon Hunters Gathering?
On the hunt
Thanks to years of leaks and rumours, we knew it was coming — but Horizon Hunters Gathering still feels like a surprise now that it's been made official. This is Sony's co-op spin on the Horizon franchise, plopping up to three players in the shoes of premade hunters, each with their own weapons and abilities. It goes without saying...
News Sony Finally Confirms Horizon Co-Op Game, Horizon Hunters Gathering for PS5, PC
The one made by Guerrilla Games
We've known for years now that two Horizon co-op titles are in development, one from NCSoft and another being made internally at Guerrilla Games. Now, the latter has finally been unveiled as Horizon Hunters Gathering. It's coming to PS5 and PC, and you can get an extended look in the trailer above. Horizon Hunters...
News Microsoft Targeting Halo PS5 Release in the Summer
Gears of War: E-Day in second half of 2026
Microsoft is planning to put out Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 during the summer months, according to a new report from The Verge covering Xbox's plans for 2026. Sources speaking to the outlet claim Microsoft is "tentatively targeting release over the summer". It then has Fable in autumn, and Gears of...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Massively Expands the PS5 Action RPG in July
Existing players can upgrade
Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, we had foolishly assumed that Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok was just a Switch 2 re-release of the 2024 action RPG — but it's actually a significantly expanded version of the game that's also coming to PS5 and PS4. It's set to launch on the 9th July. So,...
News PS5 Officially Outsells PS3, Now at 92.2 Million Units
Sells nearly five million more consoles
With the data from its latest quarterly earnings call taken into account, it's now official: the PS5 has outsold the PS3. Sony sold eight million PS5 consoles in Q3 of fiscal year 2025 to bring the PS5's overall total to 92.2 million units, as of 31st December 2025. This sees the system outsell PS3, which...
Rumour Starfield PS5 Release Date Is Set for 7th April
So says Polish leaker
It's basically a case of when, not if, Starfield is ported to PS5. And, according to Polish retail leaker Graczdari, the "when" is 7th April 2026. A new report from the leaker claims Starfield will get its PS5 version on that date, with a standard and Premium Edition on offer. The elephant in the room is this is the same...
News Try Pragmata's Hack-and-Shoot Action in Playable Demo, Available Now on PS5
High five
Capcom has announced the playable demo for its sci-fi shooter Pragmata arrives today on PS5. It's live right now on PS Store; the demo is about 6 GB in size. Called Sketchbook, the demo allows you to sample the game's much talked about action, which combines third-person shooting with a simple hacking minigame, which you must complete on...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Confirms 60FPS Performance Mode Coming to PS5
All in good time
We're four months removed from the initial release of Digimon Story Time Stranger, but the RPG will finally be getting a 60 frames-per-second performance setting in the relatively near future. Better late than never, we suppose! You may have caught that a Switch 2 port of Time Stranger was announced earlier today during Nintendo's...
News An Obscure Telltale Game Comes to PlayStation for the First Time Ever Next Month
Poker Night at the Inventory returns
Developer Skunkape Games has announced a remaster of a unique, long lost Telltale Games adventure: Poker Night at the Inventory. Better yet, it's set to release on PlayStation for the first time ever, coming to PS4 on 5th March, 2026. Originally released in 2010 for PC and Mac, Poker Night at the Inventory is...
News Launch-Aligned, Ghost of Yotei PS5 Is Selling Better Than Tsushima
It's "exceeded" the sales in the "same period of time"
In the four months since its release, Ghost of Yotei has outsold Ghost of Tsushima when comparing the numbers to its own launch period. On a better sales trajectory than the original 2020 game, Sony said (via VGC) that Ghost of Yotei "exceeded the sales of the previous title in the same period...
News Morrowind-Inspired Open World RPG Dread Delusion Adventures to PS5 This Spring
That feeling of dread
Weird and wonderful RPG Dread Delusion is making its way to PS5 and PS4 this spring, publisher DreadXP and UK-based developer Lovely Hellplace have revealed. This is a title that we've had our eye on since it arrived on PC back in 2024. It's a first-person, open world adventure inspired by the likes of The Elder Scrolls 3:...
News Super Bomberman Collection Available Now on PS5, Includes 7 Classic Games
Boom
Surprise! Out of pretty much nowhere, Konami has announced and simultaneously released Super Bomberman Collection. It's available to purchase right now on PS5, going for $19.99/£15.99. Here's a trailer, showing off all the games in this retro collection: Super Bomberman Collection includes the following seven titles: Super Bomberman...
News Trails, Ys Dev's New Action RPG Kyoto Xanadu Slashes to PS5 This Summer
From Tokyo to Kyoto
Falcom has finally announced its sequel to Tokyo Xanadu, which it's been working on for at least the last couple of years. It's called Kyoto Xanadu, and it's headed to PS5 this summer. You'll have to bear with the Nintendo Direct trailer for now, though. Like its predecessor, it's an action-based RPG centred around a colourful...
News If Crimson Desert Wasn't Ambitious Enough, It Also Has a Mech and Two More Playable Characters
Second deep dive video talks combat and progression
For the vast majority of its Crimson Desert marketing up until now, developer Pearl Abyss has focused on pitching the bearded Kliff as the protagonist. However, did you know there are actually two more playable characters? Oh, and you can control a mech? The second of three deep dive videos...
News Pure Pool Pro Brings the Glossiest Balls You've Ever Seen to PS5 Next Week
Polished to perfection
Ripstone has announced the release date for Pure Pool Pro, its latest pool simulation game, and it's very close indeed. The title arrives on PS5 next week, on 12th February 2026, priced at $24.99/£19.99/€24.99. When it does turn up, it'll do so with some of the most polished-up visuals you'll find on Sony's current-gen...
News Monster Hunter Stories 3 Demo Out Now on PS5, with Saves Carrying Over to the Full RPG
Rath's more like it
Ahead of its release next month on the 13th March, a demo for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection has dropped on PS5. It's a meaty 13GB on Sony's system. Download it, and you'll be able to play through the RPG's opening hours, which'll introduce you to its core mechanics and systems across exploration, turn-based...
News The Adventures of Elliot Release Date Locked in for 18th June on PS5
Your summer RPG has arrived
The Adventures of Elliot might be closely linked to Nintendo Direct livestreams, but it's still a multi-platform release with a PS5 version on the way. Therefore, as a result of today's showcase, we know the HD-2D action title will launch on 18th June 2026. Catch the latest trailer above. The summer release brings with...
News Want a Head Start on Forza Horizon 6 PS5? Cross-Save Lets You Begin on PC and Xbox
New feature across PS5, Xbox, and PC
If Forza Horizon 5 is anything to go by, then this year's Forza Horizon 6 could well be a racing game worth playing in the years to come. Playground Games has proven it supports its titles well after launch, but with the delay to the PS5 version pushing it out of the initial May 2026 release window, you'll be...
News Culinary Adventure Dosa Divas Brings a Unique Flavour of RPG to PS5 This April
Food for thought
Outerloop Games, the dev team behind the highly acclaimed Thirsty Suitors, returns with its next game, Dosa Divas, and it won't be long before you can play it. Dosa Divas, announced back in June 2025, launches on PS5 on 14th April, 2026. Here's a new trailer to go with the release date: The game is a turn-based RPG inspired by...
Wednesday4th Feb 2026
Review Nioh 3 (PS5) - Superb Action Fronts a New Team Ninja Gem
Ninja in more than name
If FromSoftware can do it, then Team Ninja believes it can too. Having established one of the best Dark Souls copycats in the Nioh series, the Japanese developer is chasing its own Elden Ring moment. Nioh 3 isn’t quite that, but it still marks a new highlight for the franchise. This is all the best bits of the...
Rumour Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Skips PS5 Exclusivity, Will Be Multi-Platform Straight Away
Square Enix will "target everything" for Part 3
The final part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will not have any kind of PlayStation exclusivity tied to it whenever it comes out, a new report claims. Square Enix is in the process of bringing Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S, following...
News GTA 6 on Course for November 2026 Launch, Marketing Starts in Summer
At least that's what's being said
The proof will be in the pudding, but Take-Two and Rockstar Games have reaffirmed their intentions to release GTA 6 in November 2026, as part of the company's latest financial call. In a press release (via IGN), Take-Two states: "Our execution throughout Fiscal 2026 has been extraordinary and we are highly...
News No, GTA 6 PS5 Physical Copies Won't Be Delayed
"That's not the plan"
One rumour floating around in relation to GTA 6 is that physical copies of the PS5 title will not arrive until 2027 in order to avoid leaks prior to release. That claim has now been debunked by Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick: "That's not the plan," he said in a new interview with Variety. As part of today's financial call, the...
News Overwatch Ditches the 2, Launches 5 New Heroes in Blizzard's Bid to Revive the Shooter
It ain't over(watch)
Blizzard's putting plans in motion to try and revive Overwatch 2 — or just simply Overwatch, as it'll now be named. Yep, the team's ditching the idea of this being a numbered sequel roughly three years after its initial launch. It's not quite accurate to say that Overwatch has been bombing since the arrival of Overwatch 2...
News Another Key Assassin's Creed Dev Leaves Ubisoft
Leap of faith
Ubisoft has lost another veteran employee in Luc Couture, who had been at the company for roughly 24 years. Couture announced his departure on social media this week, having worked on numerous properties across his storied career at the publisher. Most notably, he had a huge influence on the structure of numerous Assassin's Creed...
News MLB The Show 26 Pitches Lots of New Features and First PS5 Gameplay Footage
Hit ball with stick
Normally, this sort of thing is the remit of American sports enthusiast Sammy Barker, but he's off gallivanting, so it falls to this author to cover MLB The Show 26, which has just dropped a bunch of new info. San Diego Studio's annual baseball sim returns on 17th March 2026, and with just over a month to go, Sony has released...
News GTA 5 Gives ARC Raiders a Run for Its Money on the PS5 Download Chart
Still got it
You know the Grand Theft Auto 6 hype is getting to people, because GTA 5 is in the top three most-downloaded PS5 games for the month of January 2026. The PS5 port of the game is approaching four years old (GTA 5 originally launched on PS3 in 2013), so it's pretty impressive to see it going toe-to-toe with contemporary titles like ARC...
News Help Vampires Find Mental Wellbeing in the BAFTA-Nominated Vampire Therapist on PS5, PS4
Counsellor Dracula
Developer Little Bat Games has announced a console port for its acclaimed visual novel, Vampire Therapist. Published by Ultimate Games, the game comes to PS5 and PS4 on 17th February 2026 after its debut on PC about a year and a half ago. Here's a trailer from the PC launch to give you the gist: You play as a reformed vampire...
Tuesday3rd Feb 2026
The best free to play games on PlayStation 4
What are the best free games on PS4? If you want to try something new without whipping your wallet out, there are lots of great free-to-play titles on PS4 that pose no risk to your bank balance. The era of free-to-play games got properly started on PS4, with many examples popping up over the years...
Guide Best Action Games on PS5
PS5's best action titles, ranked and rated
What are the best action games on PS5? The best part about playing video games is they allow us to perform feats we can’t in real life, whether it’s working undercover in Hitman 3 or swinging through New York City in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. Whether it’s performing death-defying stunts or...
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 30+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's New Year Deals Sale
Discounted PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
The PS Store's latest sale is named New Year Deals, and it's another offer stacked with thousands of discounted games and add-ons for PS5 and PS4. It runs until 4th February 2026, so there's not long to go before it's over. To make browsing the sale a little easier, we've put together a list of...
The best selection of Batman games on PlayStation
What are the best Batman games? Well, there are no shortage of contenders to choose from. Over the years, there have been dozens of takes on the Dark Knight, from the PS1 era movie tie-ins all the way through to Rocksteady’s critically acclaimed action adventures. Not every instalment has hit the...
News You'll Want to Play Crimson Desert on PS5 Pro for Dedicated Enhancements
The best version on consoles
Pearl Abyss has revealed that Crimson Desert will offer PS5 Pro support through dedicated enhancements designed to make the ambitious title look and run better. It is yet to confirm any graphical modes, so frame rates and visual settings are currently unknown, but a recent interview with Destin shares the upgraded Sony...
All The Simpsons games on PlayStation rated and ranked
What are the best The Simpsons games? Unsurprisingly, with such long-running success, there have been a number of video game tie-ins, with many coming on the NES and SNES during the franchise’s early 90s explosion. The number of releases has cooled off in subsequent years, as overall interest...
News The Division: Definitive Edition Out Now, But Not on PS5
It's just a PS4 complete edition
Without any official Ubisoft announcements or marketing push, The Division: Definitive Edition has quietly gone live on the PS Store as of today. It's available now for £44.99 / $49.99, but it quickly becomes clear why there has not been any excitement from the publisher about the release. As suspected, this new...
News February 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Redeem before 3rd March
All members of the PS Plus service — no matter the tier — have access to another four new PS5, PS4 games from today as part of the PS Plus Essential monthly refresh. Live now in the UK and Europe, with availability rolling out to the USA later in the day, here's a reminder of the February 2026 lineup: Undisputed (PS5) |
Rumour Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS5 Version to Release Within a Week or So
Kingdom Coming
The release of the rumoured PS5 port of Kingdom Come: Deliverance could be right around the corner, if fresh evidence is to be believed. As pointed out by PlayStation Game Size — the account that leaked the existence of this version in the first place — it seems highly likely that the PS5 edition will launch within the next week...
Guide Best Bethesda Games on PS5
The best PS5 Bethesda games ranked and rated
What are the best Bethesda games on PS5? Now owned by Microsoft after a historic acquisition, Bethesda has still released a bunch of fantastic games on Sony's console. Best known for its RPG franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, the company has also brought us a wide range of experiences from...
News Xbox's Obsidian Seemingly Kills The Outer Worlds, Third Game Not Planned
But more Avowed games are coming
It doesn't look like Obsidian Entertainment has any plans to make a third entry in The Outer Worlds series, as a sit-down interview with Bl
News Sony Signs K-Pop Superstar Kim Chaewon to Promote PS5 for Lunar New Year
Perfect Night (for PS5)
Sony has signed k-pop group LE SSERAFIM’s Kim Chaewon to promote PS5 across Asia this Lunar New Year, rounding out a trio of collaborations with Korean idols. Fans will remember the platform holder partnering with BLACKPINK’s Lisa as part of a global campaign last year; it followed that up with a music video featurin
News PS5 Open Worlder Crimson Desert Seems Destined to Be a Hit, Tops 2 Million Wishlists
The chosen one?
While we're still not quite sure on where we stand with Crimson Desert, it's starting to look like it'll be one of the most popular releases of 2026 so far. The open world title, which has looked hugely ambitious since day one, has managed to rack up over 2 million wishlists across all platforms. Wishlists certainly aren't a...
News Pirate RPG Sea of Remnants Has Some Seriously Ambitious Post-Launch Plans
Do you sea what I sea
Ambition seems to be the name of the game when it comes to these high budget offerings from mega publisher NetEase, and developer Joker Studio has big plans upcoming pirate RPG Sea of Remnants. This one was revealed back in the summer of last year, and even at the time, it sounded busy. It's both a single player and online...
News Helldivers 2 Adds a Tank in Major Update, More Hard-Hitting Weaponry in New Warbond
We march on Cyberstan
Arrowhead has today issued a major game update for its popular co-op shooter, Helldivers 2, and it comes with an explosive new addition to the arsenal. The Bastion tank headlines the update, a fondly remembered vehicle from the original Helldivers that makes its return in the sequel. Players will need to put it to good use...
News Sorry, PS3 Users, Netflix Is Dropping Support for Sony's 20-Year-Old Console Next Month
It only doesn't do Netflix
It's not often we get to report on PS3 news these days, but it seems Netflix hasn't forgotten about Sony's last-last-gen machine. As seen on Reddit, if you boot up the Netflix app on PS3, it now says it'll "no longer be available on this device" from 2nd March, 2026. The streaming service first came to PS3 via Blu-ray...
News Highguard Player Count Is Actually Hanging in There as It Makes 5v5 Mode Permanent
Five alive
It really did look like the end was nigh for Highguard just a few days after its release, when its initial player count plummeted to concerningly low levels. However, based on the free-to-play shooter's current player tracking data via SteamDB, it's actually holding somewhat steady, averaging around 7,000 concurrent players over the last...
News Today in Weird Sony Patents: AI-Generated Podcasts Hosted by PlayStation Characters
Patently absurd
Like all companies of its size and scope, Sony is in the habit of acquiring patents for a wide range of new concepts, some of them more sensible than others. One that's been recently discovered presents the idea of bespoke gaming podcasts, generated by AI technology, hosted by characters from games you've been playing. Using a...
News Cars Feels Like a No-Brainer Addition to Free-to-Play Racer Disney Speedstorm
Ka-chow
Of all the movie series that could potentially make an appearance in Disney Speedstorm, a free-to-play kart racer, you'd think Pixar's Cars would be near the top of the list. Well, 18 seasons of post-launch content and updates later, it's finally coming. Here's a teaser trailer, confirming Lightning McQueen as a new playable character:...
Monday2nd Feb 2026
Guide These 10+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (2nd-8th February)
Dragon Quest! Nioh! Carmageddon!
The longest month of the year, January, is now over. And as we've been warning you for a while, the release schedule gets really hectic from here. This week, the big new arrivals are of course Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Nioh 3. But games like Carmageddon: Rogue Shift may also be worth keeping an eye on. Here are...
Review Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (PS5) - A Tip-Top Remake of a Once Tedious RPG
Gone fishing
An infamously long RPG, Dragon Quest 7 has never quite been held up alongside the series' most revered instalments, but it's always been deserving of a second — or technically third — chance. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined sets out to rework the adventure for a modern audience; many of its biggest alterations to the original formula...
Review Arknights: Endfield (PS5) - Automation Turns Busywork into Bliss
Come for the waifus, stay for the workflows
Did the PS5 need another all-encompassing live service gacha game? Probably not, no – and so our expectations for Arknights: Endfield prior to release were relatively low. While we’ve always appreciated its industrial aesthetic, we simply didn’t feel we had enough time in our schedule for another...
News PS5 Climbing Game Cairn Is the First Success Story of 2026
Sells 200,000 copies in a few days
Newly released PS5 mountaineering game Cairn looks to have made a strong start to life sales-wise, with developer The Game Bakers confirming it's sold over 200,000 copies since launch last week. It released on 29th January 2026, meaning the milestone has been reached in just four days. "We couldn’t be happier to...
News Fans Hope This Mysterious PS Store Listing Points to a PS Stars Replacement
What are Wallet Credits?
Last year, Sony quite suddenly dropped support for its PlayStation rewards program, PS Stars. While it had its flaws, the system gave customers the opportunity to earn back a bit of money in the form of PS Store credit. Unfortunately, now PS Stars is no longer active, we're back to there being no reward scheme at all. Now,...
Rumour MindsEye Dev Splits From Hitman Publisher, Seeks to Fix 2025's Biggest Flop
Hitman crossover cancelled
We honestly didn't think that we'd still be writing about MindsEye here in 2026, but apparently, the drama surrounding one of last year's most prominent flops simply never ends. According to an Insider Gaming scoop, MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy will soon announce that it's parting ways with IO Interactive — the...
News Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Goes Live-Action for New Short Film Trailer
Starring Maika Monroe of Longlegs, It Follows fame
With its release now just weeks away, Capcom has taken a different approach to its Resident Evil Requiem marketing push today in the form of a live-action short film. The three-minute film depicts a mother living in Raccoon City on the day of the zombie outbreak, with the mum played by Maika...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Initial Sales Didn't Meet SEGA's Expectations
You're too slow
In a report from November 2025, SEGA revealed a little bit more about the sales performance of its big kart racer, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. At the time, the game had reached a worthy milestone of 1 million units sold, but it seems the publisher had higher hopes. "We recently announced that worldwide cumulative sales have...
News Trails, Ys Developer Falcom Confirms 'Major' Game Announcement for February
Xanadu, finally?
Falcom has a "major" game announcement up its sleeve, and its happening this month. The Japanese developer is behind both the Trails franchise and the Ys series, but it's widely believed that this announcement may not be related to either. Indeed, it's about time that the company revealed its new Tokyo Xanadu title — the...
Far from DOOMed
2026 marks the 35th (!) anniversary of storied developer id Software, and it sounds like the studio's got something up its sleeve for the year ahead. In a celebratory video posted to the company's social media accounts, studio director Marty Stratton and game director Hugo Martin acknowledge all of the support that id's received...
Rumour Ace Combat 8 Online Beta Test Inbound, Pre-Order May Include a Whole Other Game
Flight of fancy
Real ones will know that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is one of the most exciting games of 2026, and it seems fans of the franchise will be in for a treat. Bandai Namco announced the latest entry in its arcadey fighter jet action series during The Game Awards 2025, and we've yet to hear much else about it. However, eagle
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Feature 6 PS5 Games That Cut Through the Noise at Taipei Game Show
Nan-gangnam style
The packed halls of Taipei’s Nangang Exhibition Center play host to one of the lower-profile conventions of the gaming calendar every year. But while the Taipei Game Show may not be on your radar quite like Gamescom or Tokyo Game Show, where major announcements flow in droves, it still represents an exciting four days for all...
News Tekken 8 Season 3 Gameplay Balance Goes 'Back to Basics' as Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Return
A "fresh start" for the fighter
Season 3 for Tekken 8 has been officially announced, and Bandai Namco wants it to be a "fresh start" for the fighter. As you may already know, the game's big Season 2 update — which launched in the spring of last year — made controversial changes to the game's balance, buffing systems and mechanics that some...
News Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Gameplay Comparison Is Absolutely Crazy
2nd time around
Ahead of its release later this year — it's currently scheduled for a vague 'fall' launch on PS5 — western publisher GungoHo has dropped a gameplay trailer for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. If you're already familiar with the Trails games then you'll know exactly what to expect from this anticipated remake — but the real...
News New PlayStation Patent Could Let You Put Controller Buttons Where You Want
All positioned on a touch screen
Sony has been issued a new patent in the USA for a controller with most of its surface covered by a touch screen, which would allow users to position and alter the buttons to their wants and needs. This would allow you to change the location and size of the D-pad, thumbsticks, and buttons on the controller face to...
