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Saturday27th Jun 2026
News Microsoft Responds to Reports of GTA 6 PS5 Pre-Orders Trouncing Xbox
"People should wait for real data"
GTA 6 isn’t a PS5 exclusive, but Sony’s marketing team is going to give the impression that it is. And it looks like its work is already reaping dividends: IGN data claims PS5 pre-orders of Rockstar’s latest are outpacing the Xbox version by 6:1. If true, that’s significantly greater than the difference...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Grand Theft Auto
News Sony Will Permanently Delete 550+ Movies You Already Paid For
"I won't be back"
If you own a movie on a Blu-ray, short of someone breaking into your house and running off with it, you own it forever. That’s not the case with digital purchases, of course, and this latest story is a timely reminder of why some PS5 fans are so frustrated with Rockstar’s decision to ship GTA 6 as a code in a box. If you’re...
- PS Store
- PS5
- PS4
- Movies
News GTA 6 PS5 Disc Hopes Seemingly Dashed by Rockstar Source
Flying disc
GTA 6 will launch without a Blu-ray disc, causing frustration among physical fans. Rockstar hasn’t cited a reason for its decision to ship the most anticipated game of the generation as a code in a box, but the likelihood is to avoid leaks, which surely would have happened if retailers broke street dates. As a result of that, there...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Grand Theft Auto
Talking Point Is GTA 6's Dodgy Ultimate Edition a Deal-Breaker?
Shop till you drop
It's common knowledge, but GTA 6 pre-orders opened this week. That's right, we're now one step closer to the reality of Rockstar's latest actually releasing in November. The hype has been abundantly clear to see — it's all any gaming website has posted about for the last 72 hours. God only knows how many pre-orders the title's...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Talking Point
- Features
News Sony Will Continue to Chase Live Service Dream, Despite Mostly Disastrous Execution to Date
"It's what attracts users on a global level"
Sony has had some success with live service, but in a week where it gutted Bungie, the team it bought for $3.7 billion with the intention of establishing a ‘Live Service Centre of Excellence’, it’s hard to sa
- Sony
- PS5
- Industry
- Hideaki Nishino
Feature Going Platinum: This Black and White PS5 Gem Is Full of Colour, Character, and Fun Trophies
Gotta hand it Toem
Platinum Trophy #30: Toem Date Earned: 11th September 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:4 As a Brit, am I allowed to write a feature this week without mentioning the heatwave? I feel like I have to. It has nothing to do with Toem, or earning Trophies, but it's relatable, isn't it? Blimey, hasn't it been hot these last few days?...
- Something We Made
- PS5
- Toem
- Going Platinum
- Features
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 639
It's hot in here
I know us Europeans get a bad rep for complaining about seemingly modest temperatures in comparison to other parts of the world, but I have to say the UK heat just hits different. I’ve been to places like Singapore and Malaysia during peak highs, and I don’t think I sweated anywhere near as much as this last week. Geez! Jamie...
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
Friday26th Jun 2026
Feature 20+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale
Something for the weekend
Sony has introduced a new sale on the PS Store, discounting a select batch of games in a Weekend Offer. As the name suggests, these discounts are only sticking around over this weekend, running from 26th to 29th June, 2026. We've put together a list of games you may be interested in while they're going cheap. Currently...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
News PlayStation Boss Drops Biggest Hint Yet That PS6 Will Have a Portable Console
Manufacturer wants to "meet changing lifestyles"
PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino has given his biggest hint yet that the PS6 will include a portable model. This has been an open secret for some time now, with many reliable sources speculating the manufacturer’s next-gen console will come in two forms: one stationary designed for television use...
- Sony
- PS6
- Hardware
- Hideaki Nishino
News Bungie Loses 292 Full-Time Staff in Heavy Round of Layoffs
Destiny 2 "fell short of expectations"
Destiny 2 developer and PlayStation first-party studio Bungie has today confirmed news that it is to undergo yet another round of layoffs as it reorganises the team, having finished working on content for the looter shooter. In a social media statement, the developer shared there'll be a "reduction in force"...
- Sony
- Bungie
- Industry
News Price Hiked PS5 Endures Sony's Worst May in Over 25 Years
A worrying month
Spiralling hardware costs look poised to do untold damage to the games industry, with the recently price hiked PS5 forcing Sony to endure its worst May since 2000 in the United States. According to Circana data shared by Mat Piscatella, PS5 registered a terrifying 58% slide in unit sales year-over-year, and a 43% drop in spending...
- USA
- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
- PS4
News GTA 6 Screenshots Unlikely to Be Running Real-Time on PS5, Tech Experts Warn
Reality check
If you’ve been in the gaming enthusiast arena for a long time, you’ll be familiar with the phrase ‘bullshots’. We don’t hear it very often anymore – I did a quick search through the Push Square archives, and I haven’t used it in a headline since 2016 – but for those who don’t know it basically refers to screenshots...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Grand Theft Auto
News Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Directed by the Man Who Transformed the Original Game
New gameplay shows all
As you may already know, Dragon's Dogma creator and Capcom legend Hideaki Itsuno departed the company back in 2024, leading many fans to believe that Dragon's Dogma 2 — which he directed — would never receive the post-launch support that it deserved. But of course, Dr
- Capcom
- PS5
- Dragons Dogma
- Trailers
News Major Retailer Warns of PS5 Console Shortages in Light of GTA 6
More demand than supply
This holiday season will be very interesting to follow; not only are PS5 consoles more expensive than ever, but the biggest game of the generation, GTA 6, is on the way this November. These two facts are somewhat intertwined, as there will be many people looking to pick up a PS5 so they can play the latest Grand Theft Auto...
- Sony
- PS5
- Hardware
News 208-Page Wolverine PS5 Art Book to Include 'Never-Before-Seen' Concepts and More
Out in November
As with the Marvel’s Spider-Man games, Insomniac has once again teamed up with Dark Horse on a 208-page Marvel’s Wolverine art book which will go behind-the-scenes on the upcoming PS5 exclusive. Featuring insight and commentary from journalist Alex Forbes-Calvin, you can expect “full-colour, never-before-seen concept art...
- Dark Horse
- Marvel's Wolverine
- Art
- Books
News Silent Hill F Gets a Dose of PS5's Fatal Frame in New Cosmetics Update
Use the Mio Amakura outfit for free
A free PS5 update for Silent Hill F has added the option to customise protagonist Hinako with a new costume inspired by the main character of the recent Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Live now, the outfit can be equipped at any Hokora in the game via the Change Costume tab. Both games represent strong...
- Konami
- PS5
- Silent Hill
- Updates
News Tekken! Cartoon Presents Bandai Namco's Fighting Game Series Like Never Before
Teaser trailer revealed
Bandai Namco has unveiled Tekken! Cartoon, and it looks unlike any other project related to the historic fighting game franchise. Check out the teaser trailer below: "Your favorite #TEKKEN characters are coming out of the ring and into the cartoon world," reads the brief description for the trailer. "Keep an eye on our...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Tekken
- Announcements
News Onimusha: Way of the Sword's September Release Date Hasn't Changed, Despite Rumours
New gameplay revealed
Earlier this month, there were rumours circling with regards to Onimusha: Way of the Sword's release date. A renewed retail listing had people thinking that Capcom was going to bring the game's launch forward to the 4th September — three whole weeks ahead of its previously planned 25th September date. But that's not the...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Onimusha
- Trailers
News The Physical PS5 Release of This Ghibli-Esque Cosy Game Will Come with a Cookbook
Out on 20th August
As a fan of Kiki’s Delivery Service, I’ve been keeping a close eye on The Witch’s Bakery ever since it was announced. This upcoming cosy sim set in Paris sees you assume the role of Lunne, a young witch who sets up shop in the heart of the French capital. The gameplay promises a blend of bakery management, city...
- Silver Lining Interactive
- PS5
- The Witch's Bakery
- Release Dates
News Romeo Is a Dead Man Getting Hotline Miami Crossover, Photo Mode in Free PS5 Update
Romeo's Updated, Man
Earlier in the year, PS5 got one of its most bonkers action games with Romeo Is a Dead Man from Grasshopper Manufacture. Now, it's getting its first big (and free) content update. Coming soon to PS5, the update's main attractions are a new Photo mode and a crossover with the brilliant Hotline Miami. The trailer begins by...
- NetEase
- PS5
- Romeo Is a Dead Man
- Updates
Thursday25th Jun 2026
Guide Where to Pre-Order GTA 6 on PS5
All the USA, UK, and Worldwide pre-order links you need
You've still only seen two trailers' worth of footage, but with release now less than six months away, Rockstar has made GTA 6 available to pre-order. Retailers are putting their physical listings live, and the PS Store is now accepting all digital pre-orders. The release date is still set for...
- Guides
- GTA 6
- PS5
News PS5 Costs Too Much, But These New Xbox Price Increases Are Just Absurd
$100-$150 increases across Xbox Series X|S models
Microsoft has announced it will be yet again increasing the prices of its Xbox Series X|S consoles, having already raised the cost less than a year ago in October 2025. The price of hardware nowadays, thanks to the ongoing component shortage and the battle against AI, is absurd, and that includes...
- Microsoft
- Xbox
News PS5 Adds Custom GTA 6 Start-Up Screen, Sony Rebrands PS App as Pre-Orders Go Live
Every little marketing helps
Sony will often update its social media accounts to reflect the current game it’s marketing, but I’ve never seen this before: it’s added a custom start-up animation to the PS5, which takes you to the GTA 6 pre-order. The game’s logo appears in the Welcome Hub widget when you load your console, with a link to its...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Grand Theft Auto
News Bungie Boss Gone After 'Significant' Layoffs at Sony Studio
Ex-Guerrilla veteran steps up
Bungie boss Justin Truman is out, after the Washington studio confirmed it’s laying off a “significant” number of staff earlier today. The total number of job losses hasn’t been disclosed, but scuttlebutt pegs it at anywhere up to 400 employees, which is roughly half of the team. [Update: The
- Bungie
- Industry
- Justin Truman
Rumour GTA 6 Will Get a Disc-Based Physical Release After Its Initial Launch
Disc world
Following the news that GTA 6's physical editions will launch without a disc in the box, replaced with a digital download code, rumour has it that this will change later down the line. This comes via Polish site PPE.pl, which has heard from trusted source Graczdari that a physical version of GTA 6 that does include the game on a Blu-ray...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Rumours
News Red Dead Redemption 2's PS5 Port May Have Been Delayed While Rockstar Focuses on GTA 6
The dev has a plan
With pre-orders now live around the world, GTA 6 is highly unlikely to be delayed again. The game is coming on 19th November, which will be a relief to the entire industry, as it looks set to become the fastest-selling game ever made. But what of Red Dead Redemption 2, which is playable on the PS5 but only via its 30fps PS4 Pro...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Red Dead Redemption
News Worrying News for PS6, as Memory Prices Tipped to Double by End of 2027
It's over
There’s a sobering statement in Microsoft’s post about today’s Xbox Series X|S price increases: “Console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027.” This concerning news comes on a day when even Apple has been forced to raise the price of various MacBook and...
- Sony
- PS6
- Hardware
- Industry
Mini Review Dead or Alive 6: Last Round (PS5) - Dead on Arrival
Looks aren't everything
I truly do not understand Dead or Alive 6: Last Round. The Koei Tecmo fighter already attracted a poor response when it launched on the PS4 in 2019 – I think my colleague Rob was quite generous with his 6/10 assessment at the time – but this repackaged next-gen re-release represented an opportunity to restore the...
- Reviews
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- Dead or Alive 6: Last Round
- Mini Reviews
News Sony's Japan-Exclusive PS5 Is Losing Money, Cheaper Than a Switch 2
"A necessary investment"
Sony has confirmed that its language-locked Japan-exclusive PS5 console is losing money. The unit – introduced last year – currently sells at a lower price than the much more popular Switch 2. Speaking with Japanese publication Famitsu, CEO Hideaki Nishino said the company consider
- Sony
- PS5
- Japan
- Hideaki Nishino
News Pokémon Dev's PS5 Game Beast of Reincarnation Looks Fantastic in New Video Preview
What in carnation
Action RPG Beast of Reincarnation is looking super solid in this new preview from IGN. Due out on 4th August, this new game from Game Freak and publisher Fictions is shaping up rather nicely: The above video has lots of new gameplay footage to enjoy while Tristan Ogilvie talks you through his hands-on time with the title's...
- Fictions
- PS5
- Beast of Reincarnation
- Videos
News UK GTA 6 Buyers Pleasantly Surprised by No PS5 Pre-Order Price Hike
It's only £70 for the base game
Rockstar has increased the price of GTA 6 beyond the current norm for the biggest video game releases to $80. So, as pre-orders in the UK went live at midnight, it was expected this would translate into a higher price point here too... but it hasn't. PS5 users in the UK were pleasantly surprised to find the base...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Grand Theft Auto
- GTA
- UK
News Don't Worry, Bub, Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Physical Version Has a Disc in the Box
This is gonna be a thing now
If you were wondering if other major games will follow GTA 6's lead when it comes to its physical copies, you can rest assured that's not the case — at least for Marvel's Wolverine. Rockstar's upcoming open world action game will be available to buy physically, but the box won't contain a disc, opting for a download...
- Sony
- PS5
- Marvels Wolverine
News Qliphah in Providence's Shadow Is a Shockingly Bad Name, But It Looks Like a Cool PS5 RPG
Shadow realm'd
Arc System Works has announced a new action RPG called Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, which might just be one of the worst names for a game I've heard in years. Square Enix must be jealous. Despite the utterly unmarketable title, though, Qliphah does look pretty cool in its reveal trailer. Granted, it doesn't show us a whole lot,...
- Arc System Works
- PS5
- Qliphah
- Release Dates
- Trailers
News Uh Oh: This Coin Pusher Roguelike Could Be 2026's Balatro on PS5
I'm in trouble
Poker isn't for everyone, but maybe the old arcade classic, the coin pusher, is more up your street? If that's the case, I have some good news for you (or bad, depending on your perspective): Raccoin, a roguelike coin pusher game, is coming to PS5 later this year. Published by Playstack — which also brought us Balatro — and...
- Playstack
- PS5
- Raccoin
- Announcements
The wheel of fate is turning
BlazBlue fans, Arc System Works has not forgotten you. Even after all of this time... BlazBlue: Central Fiction launched for the PS4 and PS3 way back in 2015, and now, over a decade later, it's actually getting a brand new DLC character. Nuts. The announcement was made during the developer's showcase earlier tonight,...
- Arc System Works
- PS4
- BlazBlue
- Trailers
News Yakuza Dev's Stranger Than Heaven Was First Planned as a Full Trilogy of Games
Stranger danger
Stranger Than Heaven is set to be the most ambitious game that RGG Studio has made in a long time. This is mostly down to the fact that its story spans a whopping 50 years, following main character Makoto Daito's steady rise to infamy. Structurally, the title's set across five different and distinct time periods. These time periods...
- SEGA
- PS5
- Stranger Than Heaven
News PSVR2's Synth Riders Adds Linkin Park Tunes in Biggest Music Pack Yet
Massive A-Pack
Synth Riders really has no interest in letting up on the gas when it comes to releases, it seems. Barely a month after the release of the Crypt of the NecroDancer pack on PSVR2 last month — it originally debuted on the Nintendo Switch — Kluge Interactive is back with yet another pack of tunes to rock out to. And it's quite the...
- Kluge Interactive
- PS5
- PSVR2
- Synth Riders
- DLC
News Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Delays Release into PS5's Busy Fall Schedule
Best of luck
Ratatan, the upcoming rhythm-strategy game from the makers of Patapon, has been delayed. It was scheduled to arrive on 16th July, 2026, but its has been postponed by about three months, now coming on 15th October. That puts the game squarely in the extremely busy late summer/early autumn period, where many games have positioned...
- Game Source Entertainment
- PS5
- Ratatan
- Delays
Wednesday24th Jun 2026
Guide GTA Online Guide: Your Ultimate Wiki and Walkthrough Resource
Everything you need to know about GTA 5's multiplayer mode
Welcome to our GTA Online guide, your ultimate wiki and walkthrough resource for Rockstar's enormous open world multiplayer game. In our GTA 5 PS5 review, we awarded the release an 8/10 and concluded there's "nothing quite like the crime caper". In this guide, we'll help you get your Los...
- Guides
- GTA
- GTA Online
- Grand Theft Auto
- PS5
News GTA 6 Physical Edition Doesn't Come with Discs, It's a Code in the Box
Is that even physical?
GTA 6 will be available to pre-order worldwide in the next 24 hours, and Rockstar has shared more regarding the release across digital and physical platforms. What will alarm physical enthusiasts, though, is it doesn't look like the boxed copy of GTA 6 will come with a PS5 disc — it's a digital code in the box. A press...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Grand Theft Auto
- GTA
News Sony Restores GTA 6 Marketing and How It 'Plays Best on PS5'
Logo and PS5 model seemingly at fault
With pre-orders going live shortly, the floodgates surrounding GTA 6 are beginning to open. Now we know it's an $80 game and the physical version won't ship with discs, Sony has popped up with a PlayStation Blog post detailing why GTA 6 "plays best on PS5". Thanks to a "close partnership" between Sony and...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Grand Theft Auto
- GTA
News GTA 6 Ultimate Edition and More Detailed Ahead of Pre-Orders Going Live
Grand purchase
Rockstar Games has provided some new details about a special edition of GTA 6, as well as pre-order bonuses before they open up tomorrow. The studio has stated pre-orders will begin at midnight local time on 25th June, 2026. Those who do pre-order will be able to pre-load the game starting 12th November, giving you a full week to...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
News Physical Retailers Refuse to Sell GTA 6 Over Decision to Skip Discs
Online shops put their foot down
Some online retailers are deciding not to sell GTA 6 on their websites in protest against the decision to sell the game as a digital download code in a box, instead of shipping the open worlder on a disc. So far, two USA and Canadian retailers, Video Games Plus and Loot Box Gaming, have published statements on...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Grand Theft Auto
- GTA
News GTA 6 Confirmed to Be an $80 Game
Ultimate Edition is $100
With pre-orders going live shortly and word of an Ultimate Edition to go with the standard version, Rockstar has officially confirmed GTA 6 will cost $80. In a Business Wire post, it's said: "Launching November 19, 2026, for the PlayStation 5 computer entertainment systems and Xbox Series X|S games and entertainment systems...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Grand Theft Auto
- GTA
News GTA 6 PS5 Pre-Orders Come with a Bonus, But You Must Be Very Careful
Don't forget to cancel
GTA 6 pre-orders are beginning to go live around the globe, and you can find out more information in our guide. All PS Store purchases prior to the game’s release on 19th November will come with the following pre-order bonuses: the Vintage Vice City cosmetics pack an
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Grand Theft Auto
News You Can Upgrade to GTA 6's Ultimate Edition Whenever You Like
Pay the difference
GTA 6 is $80 at launch – but let’s be real, it’s really a $100 game. While not essential to experience the story, Rockstar has loaded its latest release’s Ultimate Edition with all kinds of in-game paraphernalia you’ll
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Grand Theft Auto
Gallery GTA 6 Looks Phenomenal in Dozens of New PS5 Screenshots
Vice looking nice
Rockstar Games has opened up a little more about GTA 6 just ahead of pre-orders going live. We've had confirmation of a few things, including pricing, the two editions of the game, and the fact the physical edition doesn't include a disc. Regardless of how you feel about these new facts, it's hard to deny the game itself is...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA 6
- Screenshots
- Gallery
News 'Above $1,000 Is the Floor': Analysts Predict PS6 Price, and It's Not Good
Good luck
There's a now rapidly growing belief that next-gen consoles, including the PS6, will cost an absolute fortune. This sentiment gained serious traction when Sony itself jacked up the price of its PS5 models back in April — an unprecedented move so late in a system's life. But it's really the official pricing announcement of Valve's Steam...
- Sony
- PS6
- Industry
News Tekken Is Coming to PS5 Tomorrow with New Modes, Settings, and Rewind
An Arcade Archives revival
The original Tekken is being brought to PS5 on the 25th June, but this isn't a case of Bandai Namco allowing the game to be emulated through Sony's PS1 classics initiative, like it did with Tekken 2 and Tekken 3. Instead, it's being revived by specialist retro developer Hamster, as part of its Arcade Archives series. As...
- Bandai Namco
- Hamster
- PS5
- Tekken
- Release Dates
News GTA 6 Is a 'Single Player Experience', No Word on GTA Online at Launch
Play with yourself for now
GTA 6 will be a “single player experience” when it launches on 19th November for the PS5. Ahead of pre-orders going live tomorrow, there’s currently no word on GTA Online, as Rockstar places all its marketing attention on Jason and Lucia’s story. This is not unusual for the studio, of course: GTA Online released...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- GTA
- Grand Theft Auto
