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Wednesday6th May 2026
News Forza Horizon 6's Soundtrack Leans into Japan with BABYMETAL, YOASOBI
Sounds as good as it looks
In this age of Spotify integration, game soundtracks perhaps don’t have the same impact they used to. Like, those original Tony Hawk titles on PS1 were taste-defining, right? That doesn’t happen so much anymore. Still, we’d hoped with its Japanese sandbox setting that Forza Horizon 6 would include some kick-ass...
- Xbox Game Studios
- PS5
- Forza Horizon
- Music
News RC Cars in The Crew Motorfest Looks Like the PS5, PS4 Racer's Most Fun Event Yet
RC Frenzy arrives today
The Crew Motorfest is an open world racer that doesn't always get the recognition it deserves, but we reckon its new RC Frenzy update is well worth a look. As the name suggests, the game's newest premium event introduces a handful of RC cars, with unique handling and features that make them stand out from the regular...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- PS4
- The Crew Motorfest
- Updates
News Arcade Classic Arkanoid Hits the Bricks on PS5, PS4 Very Soon
Arcade Archives strikes again
Hamster Corporation is back at it with another Arcade Archives release, and this next one is a beloved Taito classic — Arkanoid. It releases on PS5 (Arcade Archives 2) and PS4 (Arcade Archives) tomorrow, 7th May 2026, and brings the brick-breaking action in a faithful reproduction. Arkanoid originally released in...
- Hamster
- PS5
- PS4
- Arkanoid
News 'We're Definitely Pursuing Another Mortal Kombat': Ed Boon Speaks Amid Injustice 3 Rumours
"We've got a lot of great announcements coming"
With the Mortal Kombat 2 movie debuting in US theatres later this week, we doubt series creator Ed Boon was ever going to shy away from new games in the franchise. But it’s interesting to hear him confirm a new project as Injustice 3 rumours heat up. Speaking with Collider, via IGN, here’s what he...
- Warner Bros
- PS5
- Mortal Kombat
- Ed Boon
Tuesday5th May 2026
News May 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
Live until 2nd June
This month's selection of three PS Plus Essential games on PS5 and PS4 are available to download now in the UK and Europe, with the USA gaining availability later in the day. As long as you redeem the following games to your account by 2nd June 2026, you'll always have access to them while you maintain a subscription: EA FC 26...
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Plus
Feature Lifelong Bethesda Fan Finally Answers: Does Starfield Actually Suck?
A star is unborn
So, I finally played Starfield. For 85 hours, no less. And honestly, just about everything I had read or heard about the game prior to playing turned out to be true. I think Starfield is both an evolution of Bethesda's core game design and a significant downgrade from the studio's established open world structure. In short, I think...
- Bethesda
- PS5
- Starfield
- Opinions
- Features
News Lords of the Fallen 2's Idea of Female Armour Is Downright Embarrassing
"You wanted provocative"
CI Games has revealed a selection of female armour designs for the upcoming Lords of the Fallen 2, and what it has to offer looks like it's stuck 100 years in the past. The armour sets look like they've been ripped from the most generic of mobile game adverts, and they've all come from the following mantra, apparently...
- CI Games
- PS5
- Lords of the Fallen
News Sony's Not Pulling the Plug on Horizon Hunters Gathering, New PS5 and PC Beta Test Announced
Will include story-driven mission
Horizon Hunters Gathering may not be the post-apocalyptic escapade many of you want, but Guerrilla’s far too deep into development to be pulling the plug on it now. The Dutch dev’s announced the game’s second playtest, scheduled to get underway from 22nd May through 25th May. You’ll be able to participate...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Horizon
- Betas
News A New Saros PS5 Update Is Available to Download Now
Here's what it does
Saros has just received a new game update, taking the PS5 action shooter to version 1.004.000. Weighing in at 1.3 GB, the patch makes a few tweaks and improvements to the game in various departments. There are some small gameplay changes, though nothing drastic. One weapon trait has been rebalanced, while a specific artefact...
- Sony
- PS5
- Saros
News Fake Saros PS5 Story Details Are Circulating Online - Here's What Actually Happens
Spoilers, obviously
In the days following its release, Saros players are reaching the conclusion of the PS5 exclusive action game, and not everyone is pleased with how things pan out. Obviously, everyone is entitled to their opinion on the game and the story it tells, but sadly, there are some individuals spreading fabricated imagery and inaccurate...
- Sony
- PS5
- Saros
News USA Bank Wants You to Pay $80 for GTA 6 So Other Devs Can Charge More Too
Everybody pays more
The Bank of America has called on Rockstar to make GTA 6 an $80 game so other developers can feel justified raising the prices of their own games beyond $70 too. Speaking at a Las Vegas conference, executives claimed that if GTA 6 comes out at $70, then other studios will struggle justifying going beyond that, as the Rockstar...
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Grand Theft Auto
- GTA
Preview PS5's LEGO Batman Rivals the Arkham Classics in IP Love Letter
Three hours of play with Batman and friends
TT Games has been going considerably bigger and substantially better with its latest LEGO titles, and the work is paying off in a new Batman effort reminiscent of the Arkham classics. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight doesn't adapt any single film or series involving Bruce Wayne. Rather, it's a...
- WB Games
- PS5
- LEGO Batman
- Previews
- Features
News This TMNT Roguelike Is Cheaper Than It's Ever Been on PS5, PS4
A radical 90% off
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans, pay attention: bodacious roguelike TMNT: Splintered Fate is at its lowest price ever on the PS Store, with a radical 90% off. That means through 6th May, this game can be yours for just $2.99/£2.39. It’s the cheapest the game has ever been by some margin, with its last largest discount sitting...
- Super Evil Megacorp
- PS5
- PS4
- TMNT
- Deals
News A Nail in PS4's Coffin, Call of Duty Will Finally Ditch Last-Gen Console
Call of Duty 2026 not coming to PS4
After 13 games on the PS4, publisher Activision has confirmed this year's Call of Duty release won't be launching on the last-gen system. That means last year's Black Ops 7 was its last, as one of the last remaining consistent franchises for the console stops its support in 2026. There was a rumour over the...
- Activision
- PS4
- Call of Duty
Random Liverpool Footballer Virgil van Dijk Prefers PS Vita to Steam Deck, Switch 2
Vita means life
Liverpool footballer Virgil van Dijk may not be having a vintage season on the field – but he’s sure enjoying his time off it. The Dutch defender has been snapped several times recently carrying a Neon Orange PS Vita console, which he’s been playing GTA Vice City Stories on. The colour of the console obviously matches the kit...
- Sony
- PS Vita
- Random
News PS5's NTE Makes Back One-Third of Its Budget in Just One Day
That'll do
Free-to-play gacha game NTE is tipped to have made back approximately one-third of its development budget in just one day. The urban open world – which launched as a PS5 console exclusive last week, alongside PC and mobile – generated CN¥100 million (~$14.6 million) across all platforms on launch day, according to a Q&A released by...
- Perfect World Games
- PS5
- NTE
- Neverness to Everness
No more barriers
NIS America will be porting both Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure to PS5 later this year, in the autumn / fall. You'll be able to buy them separately or as a bundle, but no pricing has been revealed yet. The two Falcom RPGs are currently available on PS4, but these ports will feature technical upgrades. On Sony's current-gen...
- NIS America
- PS5
- Trails
Parkour and stealth details, too
Ubisoft has published a big ol' deep dive into Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced and its numerous gameplay improvements. The article covers parkour, stealth, and combat, with all three elements having received a rather dramatic overhaul when compared to the original Black Flag. We caught a glimpse of most of...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Assassins Creed
Collaboration live now
As a free-to-play game, eFootball has incentive to faff with its formula in order to attract the attention of potential new players. And one solution it’s found is to go full Captain Tsubasa with a new Naruto crossover that’s attracting a strong reaction from fans. The event introduces a bunch of stadium decals and...
- Konami
- PS5
- PS4
- eFootball
News Myst, Riven Remakes Officially Confirmed for PS5, with Full PSVR2 Support
And they're available soon
We already kinda knew this was happening, but it's now official. Developer Cyan Worlds has announced its remakes of Myst and Riven are coming very soon to PS5. This pair of stone cold classics will be available from 19th May 2026, and you can wishlist them now on PS Store.
- Cyan Worlds
- PS5
- PSVR2
- Myst
- Riven
"F*ck you"
Invincible VS alpha male Rex Splode is now available as DLC with no clothes. The character’s ‘Towel Skin’ will set you back $9.99/£7.99, and includes four colour variations as well as some player profile accoutrements. The blurb reveals the following: “Relive the most intimate moments in Guardians of the Globe history with...
- Skybound Games
- PS5
- Invincible VS
- DLC
- Trailers
News Insane Space Marine 2 Support Will Extend into a Third Year of Updates
Warhammer shooter hits 12 million players
We distinctly remember writing about Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's commitment to a second year of updates, and how impressed we were with developer Saber Interactive's efforts... and now the team's just casually confirmed a third year of support. As it turns out, Space Marine 2 is doing extremely well...
- Focus Entertainment
- PS5
- Warhammer
Monday4th May 2026
News PlayStation Seemingly Lands GTA 6 PS5 Marketing Deal
Rockstar teams up with Sony
Sony seems to have secured a marketing deal for GTA 6, if a new Bloomberg article from journalist Jason Schreier is to be believed
- Rockstar Games
- PS5
- Grand Theft Auto
- GTA
- Marketing
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 45+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
Discounted PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
The latest sale on the PS Store is live now, but not for much longer; you have until 6th May 2026 to grab your bargains. Named the Big Games Big Deals sale, it has thousands of PS5 and PS4 games included, and that can make it tough to find the stuff you want. In this list, we've put together a smaller...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
Guide These 12+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (4th-10th May)
MOTORSLICE! Wax Heads! Mixtape!
Wow, slowest week of the year so far? It’s got to be! There’s really not a lot to look forward to this time around. We do think parkour platformer MOTORSLICE looks decent; Mixtape looks like a strong coming of age story, too. At least there’s your new PS Plus Essential games to download. Here's everything...
- Guides
- PS5
- PS4
- Release Dates
- Features
Feature Last Chance to Buy These 25+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale (Europe)
Games going cheap this weekend
The European PS Store's Weekend Offer sale ends in a matter of hours, concluding just before midnight tonight, 4th May 2026, so you don't have long left to take advantage. This limited-time deal includes hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games brought down in price, and there are some great titles in there of all shapes and...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS Store
- Deals
Review NTE: Neverness to Everness (PS5) - Ambitious Anime Open World Gets a Lot Right
Perfect world
The irritatingly named Neverness to Everness – which I’ll refer to as just NTE for the purposes of my own sanity from this point onwards – has launched into a crowded genre on the PS5. Ever since Genshin Impact exploded during the pandemic, there have been several console copycats, all adopting the same free-to-play format, with...
- Reviews
- Perfect World
- PS5
- NTE
News 'It Was a Positive': Resident Evil Requiem Dev Is Pleased by Heated Reaction to DLSS 5 Grace
Fall from Grace
A while ago, Nvidia unveiled its DLSS 5 upscaling technology, and reactions to the examples provided were very strong. Many took issue with the significant changes the AI tool made to a game's visuals, particularly characters, whose faces appeared to change dramatically. Grace Ashcroft of Resident Evil Requiem became the main focus...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Resident Evil
New Game Plus also detailed
More details have emerged about Remedy Entertainment's upcoming sequel, Control Resonant, by way of a developer diary that focuses on the action RPG's world. In it, several members of the team discuss the differences between this new game and the original, especially the move from a harsh, oppressive interior environment...
- Remedy
- PS5
- Control Resonant
Rumour Assassin's Creed Invictus Is So Bad That It Could Get Cancelled
Playtests of Fall Guys-esque game doing awfully
Ubisoft is currently running playtests for a multiplayer Assassin's Creed title codenamed Assassin's Creed Invictus, and they're reportedly going so badly that the possibility of the project being cancelled is doing the rounds. YouTuber xJ0nathon first reported over the weekend that some tests were...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Assassins Creed
- Rumours
News Forza Horizon 6 Is Likely a Substantial Download for Your PS5
135GB on Xbox Series X
Unless the PS5's game data compression feature (Kraken) is utilised when the port arrives, you will probably need to set aside a significant portion of the console's SSD to download Forza Horizon 6. Ahead of the racer's initial release on the Xbox Series X|S and PC, its install size has been revealed. The Xbox Series X needs...
- Xbox Game Studios
- PS5
- Forza Horizon
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Dev Says He's Beaten Part 3 Over 40 Times Already
Yeah, alright mate, if you say so
Finishing an RPG like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth just once takes a considerable amount of time and effort, so the fact that director Naoki Hamaguchi reckons he's completed "over 40 full playthroughs" of Part 3 is eye-opening to say the least. Despite the fact the final title in the remake project from Square Enix is...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Final Fantasy
News Marathon Has 'Years' of Story Planned Out, Says Bungie, and Players Will 'Help Shape It'
In it for the long run
Bungie has made it quite clear that it has long-term plans for its divisive PS5 extraction shooter, Marathon. The game launched earlier this year, and although sales estimates paint a less optimistic picture, it seems the studio has laid the groundwork for much more to come over the next few years. Speaking to
- Bungie
- PS5
- Marathon
News PS5's 007 First Light Will See You Embody the Charismatic James Bond for 20+ Hours
Approx running time revealed
Bad news for players not charismatic enough to embody protagonist James Bond: the upcoming 007 First Light will last around 20 hours on a first playthrough, although there’ll be plenty of replay value beyond that. Word comes by way of JorRaptor, who got the playthrough estimate confirmed by the gameplay director at a...
- IO Interactive
- PS5
- 007 First Light
Rumour Persona 4 Revival Release Date Narrowed Down to Early 2027
Reach out to the truth
There's a rumour going around that Persona 4 Revival is pretty much locked in for an early 2027 release, and while that seems perfectly feasible given what we know, the reporting surrounding this rumour is shaky at best. This all stems from the most recent financial report of Tose — a Japanese, third-party development...
- Atlus
- PS5
- Persona
- Rumours
News Sony's Superhero PS5, PC Fighter Entering the 'Final Stages' of Development
Will there be Carnage?
Following its appearance at EVO Japan this weekend, dev Arc System Works has confirmed Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is entering the “final stages of development”. This follows confirmation of The Incredible Hulk and Shuri’s Black Panther, who will round out the Fighting Avenger
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- Marvel Tokon
Sunday3rd May 2026
News Sony's $7.85M Settlement Could Mean PSN Payouts for Millions
If you're in the US, you could be eligible
Millions of you in the United States could be eligible for compensatory PSN credit, and it’s all because of a
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- USA
News Free Saros PS5 Avatars Are Available for You to Claim Right Now
Here's how you get them
Saros is the latest first-party game from PS Studios, and it's been available for a few days now. If you're enjoying your journey across Carcosa, you might feel like repping the PS5 exclusive with your avatar. Well, good news: Sony has created a handful of them, and they're freely available right now. To get your free Saros...
- Sony
- PS5
- Saros
Mini Review Monster Crown: Sin Eater (PS5) - So Much More Than Your Typical Pokémon Clone
Sintillating
Monster Crown: Sin Eater surpassed our expectations — but then our expectations were misguided to begin with. We went into this one expecting a somewhat cutesy, nostalgia-infused, Pokémon-style retro RPG — but what we got was a shockingly mature, story-driven adventure with more mechanical depth than most creature-taming titles...
- Reviews
- Studio Aurum
- PS5
- Monster Crown: Sin Eater
- Mini Reviews
News Another Highly Regarded PSVR2 Dev on the Brink After Mass Layoffs
Survios loses most of its staff
Alien: Rogue Incursion and CREED: Rise to Glory studio Survios has reportedly lost most of its employees in a round of layoffs. Picked up by Game Developer, a series of LinkedIn posts suggests most workers have lost their jobs. Combat designer Dylan Ralston said the LA studio will be "essentially shuttered" and all...
- Survios
- Industry
News Tekken 8 Brings Back Kunimitsu on PS5 with a Fiery Twist
With mysterious fourth character still to be revealed
Masked thief beauty Kunimitsu will make her grand return to Tekken 8 from 27th May for Season 3 Character Pass owners. A la carte players will be able to purchase the Manji Ninja specialist from 1st June. Long-time fans will know that this version of Kunimitsu is actually the original game’s...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Tekken
- DLC
- Trailers
News Marvel Tokon's Fighting Avengers Squad Adds Two More Characters to Sony's PS5, PC Brawler
Hulk and Black Panther join the fight
As was previously teased, Sony and Arc System Works have now revealed two more fresh faces for their promising new superhero fighting game, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. The new trailer below reveals the team named the Fighting Avengers, which comprises Captain America, Iron Man, and the newly announced Hulk...
- Sony
- PS5
- PC
- Marvel Tokon
- Trailers
Saturday2nd May 2026
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2026?
Plus or minus?
As per usual, three PS5 and PS4 games are up for grabs through PS Plus Essential in May. Sony's entry-level subscription has been pretty solid in 2026 so far, and we think this is another decent selection — albeit with a caveat or two. For starters, EA Sports FC 26 is the headline act. Obviously, the annual football sim —...
- PS Plus
- PS5
- PS4
- Polls
- Features
News This New PS5, PS4 JRPG Was Written by a 5-Year-Old
No, seriously
Most games feel like they were written by five-year-olds, but this one actually was! Japanese-style turn-based RPG Axe Cop is launching on the PS5 and PS4 this week, from 4th May. And its big gimmick is that its story was penned by Malachai Nicolle, a “literal five-year-old”, as the press release puts it. Some of you may...
- Electric Airship
- PS5
- PS4
- Axe Cop
- Announcements
News Gamers Still Pick Consoles for Exclusives, New Data Finds
Who'd have thought?
According to Circana data, the number one reason gamers choose to buy a particular console is because of exclusive games. The Game Business reports that 41% of US players said they picked their platform of choice because of exclusives. The figure was closer to 50% a year ago, but it’s still the number one decision maker for...
- PS5
- Industry
News Crimson Desert Patch 1.05 Live on PS5, Adds Boss Fight Replays and More
Try out Rematches and Re-Blockades
Another weekend, another Crimson Desert patch continues to be the mantra inside Pearl Abyss, as this morning, it's put out another update this morning to bring the PS5 game up to version number 1.05. Today's patch adds two previously confirmed features: Rematches (boss fight replays) and Re-Blockades. Now, when...
- Pearl Abyss
- PS5
- Crimson Desert
- Patches
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 631
Come back stronger
Phew, it's been a big week in PlayStation, with Saros finally dropping a few days ago. Has the latest from Housemarque made its way onto your weekend itinerary at all? Aaron Bayne: I'm actually going to check out Replaced on my Steam Deck this weekend! Jamie O'Neill: I've been on holiday in Derbyshire during the last week,...
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
News Sony's ANIPLEX Announces PS5, PS4 Re-Release of Melty Blood: Type Lumina for 2027
Twi-Lumina incoming
Sony subsidiary ANIPLEX has officially announced Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina, an updated re-release of 2021’s PS4 fighter Melty Blood: Type Lumina. The game will launch on both the PS5 and PS4 in 2027. Aside from a short promo video, details are pretty scarce, but Japanese dev French-Bread is once again at the helm. The press...
- ANIPLEX
- PS5
- PS4
- Melty Blood
- Announcements
Feature Going Platinum: I Replayed This PS4 Metroidvania on Hard Mode and Loved Every Second
Or should it be Mex-troidvania
Platinum Trophy #24: Guacamelee! 2 Date Earned: 18th November 2020 Dopamine Index: stars:3 You don't often hear the Guacamelee series come up in conversations about the best Metroidvania games nowadays, but I really think it deserves that recognition. I love both of these silly luchador adventures. They're both so...
- Drinkbox Studios
- PS4
- Guacamelee 2
- Going Platinum
- Features
News SNK Icon Mr. Karate Unmasked for PS5, PS4's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Mystery character revealed
SNK icon Mr. Karate is Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ final mystery character, joining the excellent fighter later this month. The Art of Fighting final boss will arrive in South Town equipped with his infamous Tengu mask, and while we’re still waiting for details on his gameplay, it doesn’t look like we’ll have...
- SNK
- PS5
- PS4
- Fatal Fury
- DLC
