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Monday16th Feb 2026
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...
- Gameduchy
- PS5
- Iron Saga
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- God of War
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- Death Stranding
- Updates
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...
- Sony
- Bungie
- PS5
- Marathon
- Welcome Hub
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- Marvel's Spider-Man
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- God of War
- David Jaffe
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
- PS Plus
- PS5
- PS4
- Polls
- Features
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...
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
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...
- Brain & Brain
- PS4
- Burly Men at Sea
- Going Platinum
- Features
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...
- PS5
- State of Play
- Round Up
- Features
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
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- God of War
- Hands On
- Features
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
- Konami
- PS5
- Rev. NOiR
- Announcements
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...
- Deep Silver
- PS5
- Kingdom Come
- Announcements
- Release Dates
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...
- PS5
- State of Play
- Polls
- Features
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...
- Konami
- PS5
- Castlevania
- Trailers
Thursday12th Feb 2026
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...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- PS4
- PSP
- PS1
Friday13th Feb 2026
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
Thursday12th Feb 2026
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...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Rayman
- Announcements
Friday13th Feb 2026
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
- Sony
- PS5
- Cory Barlog
- Santa Monica Studio
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
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- Saros
- Trailers
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...
- Eclipse Glow Games
- PS5
- Tides of Annihilation
- Trailers
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...
- Happinet
- PS5
- Brigandine
- Announcements
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- Saros
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
Thursday12th Feb 2026
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...
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- Dead or Alive
- Release Dates
- Trailers
Friday13th Feb 2026
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...
- Secret Mode
- PS5
- Star Wars
- Trailers
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...
- Yacht Club Games
- PS5
- Mina the Hollower
- Demos
Thursday12th Feb 2026
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...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Resident Evil
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...
- Remedy
- PS5
- Control Resonant
- Trailers
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...
- ProbablyMonsters
- PS5
- Crimson Moon
- Announcements
- Trailers
Friday13th Feb 2026
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
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls
- DLC
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...
- Konami
- PS5
- Castlevania
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 –...
- Bungie
- PS5
- Marathon
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...
- Saber Interactive
- PS5
- John Wick
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...
- Game Freak
- PS5
- Beast of Reincarnation
- Release Dates
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:...
- Konami
- PS5
- Darwins Paradox
- Demos
- Release Dates
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,...
- SEGA
- PS5
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...
- Shueisha Games
- PS5
- Yakoh Shinobi Ops
- Announcements
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"...
- Sony
- PS5
- Merchandise
Thursday12th Feb 2026
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...
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- 007 First Light
- Trailers
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...
- Panic
- PS5
- Big Walk
- Announcements
Friday13th Feb 2026
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...
- Devolver Digital
- PS5
- PS4
- Neva
- DLC
Thursday12th Feb 2026
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- 4Loop
- Trailers
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...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Pragmata
- Trailers
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
- Features
- Guides
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- God of War
- Announcements
- Trailers
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...
- Live
- Sony
- PS5
- State of Play
- Live Chat
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...
- Sony
- PS5
- God of War
- Trailers
