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"This is not proprietary technology"
Sony is working closely with AMD on the PS6, and specifically on a technology currently codenamed Project Amethyst. This is a true collaboration between the two companies which has already borne fruit: the FSR4 upscaling tech in the latest line of Radeon graphics cards was create
News This PlayStation Booth at a Recent Beijing Convention Looked Incredible
The best place to play
Sony’s mostly backed away from major conventions in the west, but it’s still investing in its brand in Asia. This past weekend, the platform holder assembled a massive booth at the G-Fusion Game Fest in Beijing, where it showed off a variety of titles – including Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Stellar Blade, and Lost...
Crash and burn
Video game movies are big business these days, with Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and even Minecraft breaking records at the box office. But there was a long period where film studios looked down on the industry and its intellectual property, and that’s what happened to Crash Bandicoot in the 90s. Speaking with The Game...
News Sony Still Does Physical Gaming Properly, Death Stranding 2 Fully Playable from Disc
You never need to go online
Is Sony the only company still doing physical gaming properly? Nintendo first-party’s certainly still in the conversation, but the abundance of Switch 2 Game Key Cards has understandably attracted criticism when it comes to third-party releases. In a world where Microsoft is effectively shipping blank discs on the...
News Stellar Blade Has Free Gifts for PS5, PC Players in New Update
As a "token of appreciation" from Shift Up
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up wishes to thank its PS5, PC playerbase in the game's latest update by handing out free gifts and rewards. Available to download now as patch 1.012 on PS5 and patch 1.2.0 on PC, the update is a "token of appreciation for all the love and support from our players". By...
News Sony Reiterates Big PS5 Pro Graphics Upgrade for 2026
The "full-fat version" of PSSR
PlayStation console architect Mark Cerny has reiterated Sony's plans to deliver a substantial PS5 Pro visuals upgrade at some point next year. The enhancement would come by way of an overhaul of the PSSR system, which will be much improved through Sony's collaboration with AMD, where it's researching the technology...
News PS6 Still Years Away Despite Increase in Next-Gen Chatter
Mark Cerny working to a "multi-year" plan
Sony will have started work internally on the PS6 within weeks of the PS5's release back in 2020, but only in the last few months has it — along with Microsoft and the next Xbox — begun talking about its plans publicly. So far, we know that Sony is collaborating with AMD for the PS6's internals, and a...
News Ambitious, AAA PS5 Exclusive to Deliver Ground-Breaking Story and Atmosphere
UK studio Firesprite hypes up next project
UK-based Sony studio Firesprite is talking a big game when it comes to its next PS5 project. The studio – which worked on PSVR2 launch title Horizon Call of the Mountain and before that horror roguelike The Persistence – has posted a job listing for an “ambitious, AAA project”. The role, for a...
News PS6 to 'Push the Boundaries' of Graphics, Doubles Down on Machine Learning
A new partnership with AMD
PlayStation and tech giant AMD have announced a new partnership of sorts, centred around the previously announced Project Amethyst — which is looking to push machine learning to new heights in regards to gaming. PlayStation console architect Mark Cerny recently met with AMD lead Jack Huynh, and the result is... Well, a...
News Blackpink's Lisa Is the New Global Face of PlayStation
How you like that?
K-pop hall of famer Lisa has signed on as PlayStation’s new global ambassador. The Blackpink superstar appears in a new trailer, playing a variety of tentpole titles, including Astro Bot, Marathon, Helldivers 2, and Tekken 8. The Thai singer is one of the most famous faces in k-pop, having debuted with Blackpink in 2016...
News Kojima U-Turns on Death Stranding 2 Review Scores, 'Happy' with Them
After making changes when it was "too good" pre-release
Hideo Kojima tried his absolute best to make a more divisive game after it turned out Death Stranding 2 was "too good", but his efforts weren't enough: the PS5 game is critically acclaimed with a flat 90 on Metacritic. The overwhelming praise appears to be something he's now proud of, though,...
News Trophy Updates for PS Plus Premium Classics Keep on Coming
PS1 game Oddworld receives Trophy support
The efforts to update the classic PS Plus Premium titles on the PS Store with Trophy support continue, as it is revealed PS1 title Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee is receiving a Trophy list. A fresh Trophy list for the game has been found on Exophase, following its addition to the top tier of Sony's subscription...
News Asian Skin Is Too Beautiful to Accurately Portray in Games, Kojima Implies
"It ends up looking like CG"
Asian actors and actresses may look too good for Hideo Kojima’s games, as the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach director has cited skin texture as one of the reasons he prefers to capture Western stars in his games. Speaking with IGN Japan as part of an extended interview, the auteur was asked why he chooses to work...
Context matters, though
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sold 66% fewer physical copies than its predecessor in the UK at launch, but the market has dramatically changed over the past five years or so. Earlier this year, we reported that in 2024 boxed games sales accounted for just 4% of all video game spending in the UK. It’s actually difficult...
News Ghost of Yotei's Pricey $250 PS5 Collector's Edition Is for the Hardcore Fans Only
But it includes a lot
Like any major PS5 game, Ghost of Yotei is getting a pricey Collector’s Edition targeted at hardcore fans only. The £219.99/$249.99 physical bundle – which, irritatingly, only includes a digital version of the upcoming open world game – packs a bunch of limited edition items, including a Ghost Mask replica statue and a...
News Brazilian Gamers Infuriated by Sudden PS5 Price Hikes
How high can they go?
Sony has suddenly bumped the price of a bunch of titles on the Brazilian PS Store, leaving local players infuriated. While the move affects both first-party and third-party titles, it’s retroactive, affecting even launch titles like Demon’s Souls. The manufacturer cited “challenging market conditions, including...
News Death Stranding 2 Is Causing Some PS5s to Overheat
Hot in here
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is an absolutely outstanding game, and we’re sure many of you are spending your weekend exploring Australia – perhaps with our handy Death Stranding 2 guide by your side. But not everyone’s having a great first weekend with the game. A number of players have complained that the release’s map...
News Sony Buffed PS5's Wishlist, But It's Been Broken for Weeks Now
Put it on the sh*t pile
We live in an era where most PS5 trailers end with a call to action, either asking you to pre-order a title or at the very least wishlist it until more information is available. Recently, we’ve even seen publishers make public declarations of popularity involving the wishlist activity around their title, such as Resident...
Random Stellar Blade Dev Gives Insane Anatomically Accurate Explanation of Why Butts Are Beautiful
Talking ass
Stellar Blade is well regarded for the proportions of its boisterous protagonist Eve, but it turns out director Hyung-tae Kim is a bit of connoisseur when it comes to human anatomy. In an interview with a Korean channel, the game’s director – who also did a lot of the early character designs and concept art for the title – gave an...
News Helldivers 2 Pays Homage to Brutal Review Bombing Campaign with Free Cape
One way to deal with it
A new Helldivers 2 cape, available for free for all players, pays homage to the game’s brutal review bombing campaign. For those who don’t recall, Arrowhead Studios – under instruction from publisher Sony – implemented a controversial PSN login requirement on PC shortly after the title’s explosive launch. This...
News Sony Sued for 'Abusing Its Dominant Position in the Console Market'
Netherlands-based non-profit launches class action lawsuit
A Dutch class action lawsuit has accused Sony of “abusing its dominant position in the console market” and artificially inflating prices of software on the PS Store. The case filed in the Netherlands by non-profit firm Stichting Massaschade & Consument claims it’s acting on the behalf...
News Death Stranding 2's Launch Celebrated with Brilliant Artwork from PS Studios
Plus a bonus third party
It's one of our favourite traditions — whenever a PS Studios game reaches launch day, every other team under Sony's umbrella celebrates with bespoke artwork, sharing them on social media. This time, it's the turn of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to get some love, with several of Sony's studios spreading the cheer for...
Poll Are You Playing Death Stranding 2?
Death stanning
Didn't have your fill of trekking across atmospheric landscapes in Death Stranding? You're probably sprinting straight into Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which just so happens to be out now on PS5. As soon as the reviews dropped earlier in the week, Kojima Productions' latest became one of the year's highest rated games. Critics...
News Discount Codes Are Being Sent Out to PS Plus Members
Get 20% off PS5 accessories
Sony has sent out emails to PS Plus subscribers offering a discount code to use on PS5 accessories, as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations of the service. The code is individual to each PS Plus member, and allows them to save 20% on PS5 accessories purchased from the PlayStation Direct website. The discount code is...
News Don't Watch Death Stranding 2's PS5 Launch Trailer
Steer clear of spoilers
Despite how much time and effort Hideo Kojima will have put into making it, the newly-released launch trailer for Death Stranding 2 is one to avoid if you care about the story. Kojima has a tendency to tease important story moments, surprises, and easter eggs in his trailers, and with the PS5 game now fully available,...
News More Gran Turismo 7 Content and Upgrades in New PS5, PS4 Update
Patch 1.60 adds 3 cars, events, and more AI support
Another month, another Gran Turismo 7 update is how the saying ought to officially go at this point. Releasing for PS5, PS4 consoles within the next day, the newest monthly patch for the Polyphony Digital racer adds another batch of cars, events, and enhancements for its GT Sophy AI system. Update...
News Sony Hasn't Given Up on Adding More PS3 Games to PS Plus Yet
"We haven't ruled them out"
When the retro-focused PS Plus Premium tier was unveiled a few years ago, many PlayStation fans saw it as a chance for some of the PS3 titles stranded on the system to be freed from their shackles — albeit through streaming. That hope hasn't turned into reality, as much of the PS3 library on PS Plus Premium is a copy...
"We've stayed true to our strategy"
Sony will stick to its tried and trusted strategy, and will not devalue its first-party content by adding it to its subscription service PS Plus upon launch. The manufacturer was under intense pressure at the start of this generation to follow Microsoft’s splashy Xbox Game Pass model, which includes mammoth...
News PlayStation Thinks Its PS Plus Games Are 'Improving' Every Year
Wants to bring more value to the service
PlayStation thinks the selection of PS5, PS4 titles it is bringing to the three tiers of its PS Plus service is improving "year over year". As part of a wider interview with Game File, vice president of global services Nick Maguire spoke of the growth the firm is seeing across each PS Plus tier, with PS Plus...
News Nintendo Kinda Had a Hand in the Development of PS5 Exclusive Death Stranding 2
Sort of
Nintendo Pictures, a subsidiary of the Japanese platform holder, is in the credits for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The company, which focuses on animation and other "visual content", is credited with regards to motion capture for Kojima Productions' acclaimed sequel. You can see the Nintendo Pictures segment in the credits via this...
News Death Stranding 2's Unbelievable PS5 Load Times Are Practically Instant
What load times?
One thing the PS5 ushered in (that we perhaps now take for granted) is vastly improved loading speeds, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach may just be the best example yet. The console's SSD enables much quicker loading that can have some seriously impressive results, but we've not seen a game go from main menu to full in-game...
News Tech Experts Call Death Stranding 2 'One of the Best Looking Games of This Generation'
Turns out current-gen is good
The tech wizards at Digital Foundry have once again put the latest game through its paces, and this time it's PS5's big console exclusive, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. It may come as no surprise, but DF's John Linneman is super impressed with Kojima Productions' latest, labelling it "one of the best looking games...
Talking Point Do Early Access Editions Go Too Far for Story Games Like Death Stranding 2?
Spoilers everywhere
Warning: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach footage is now floating around online, just ahead of the game's official launch. Obviously, if you're planning on playing Kojima Productions' imminent sequel, you may want to be careful while browsing social media and streaming platforms. Some who have received the game early have...
News Forgotten Sony Game Midnight Murder Club Confirms Full PS5 Release for August
Adds new PvE mode
Initially released into early access, the Sony-published PS5 party horror game Midnight Murder Club will now have a full release on 14th August 2025, it's been confirmed. For those who didn't catch it the first time around, Midnight Murder Club is an online multiplayer game where players find themselves in a pitch-black mansion,...
Review Death Stranding 2 (PS5) - A Masterpiece in Every Sense
Death can't tear us apart
The overriding feeling utterly coursing through the veins of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is confidence. Five and a half years ago, Kojima Productions released its first game after the Konami split to a somewhat mixed reception. Those looking for the next Metal Gear Solid did not find their new Solid Snake. However,...
News Intergalactic PS5 May See Naughty Dog Leaning Further into RPG Elements
Exploring new frontiers
The next game from Naughty Dog is Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and while we have a rough idea of what to expect, details on the game's structure and mechanics remain under wraps for now. However, eagle-eyed fans on Reddit have spotted one potential clue from a former Naughty Dog employee. According to this person's...
Talking Point Is It Officially Game Over for PSVR2?
Facing reality
This week, Beat Saber developer Beat Games announced it was cutting support for the PSVR2 and PSVR versions of its popular rhythm action game. The news is devastating for Sony’s headset: while the PS4 version of the title is a little long in the tooth these days, the PS5 edition is still an excellent way to enjoy one of the premier...
News Death Stranding 2 PS5 Trophy List Is Live, But Beware of Spoilers
Plan your route to the Platinum
Ahead of both its early access and full release next week, Trophy-tracking site Exophase has pulled the Death Stranding 2 Trophy list and posted it online. Due to the game's story-focused nature, there's potential for big spoilers in the Trophy names and descriptions. If you wish to view the list ahead of time, click...
News Even Death Stranding 2's Luca Marinelli Was Fooled by His Solid Snake Appearance
"I'm so happy to be Snake"
You may remember, back when this trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach dropped, that fans noted the resemblance between performer Luca Marinelli and Metal Gear Solid's main character. Well, his appearance was so convincing that even h
Poll How Do You Feel About The Last of Us Part 2, 5 Years Later?
Hate begets hate
Having first released on the 19th June 2020, The Last of Us Part 2 is officially five years old — but does it remain one of the most divisive releases in PlayStation history? Originally an incredibly high profile PS4 exclusive, the expectations surrounding Naughty Dog's big budget sequel were colossal. It was, after all,...
News Fans Can't Believe PS5 Has Made More Profit Than All Previous PlayStations Combined
It's true, though
A slide from a recent PlayStation investors presentation has gone viral, as it effectively confirms that the PS5 has made more profit than all of Sony’s previous consoles combined. The manufacturer pegs PS5’s operating income at $13 billion so far, while the PS1 era netted $3 billion, the PS2 era made $2 billion, the PS3 lost...
News God of War's Rumoured Metroidvania Now Due in 2026 on PS5
Curse the gods
It’s somewhat of an open secret at this stage that God of War is going back to Greece in a 2.5D-style Metroidvania game, perhaps similar in style and scope to last year’s critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. But the summer of not-E3 announcements has come and gone without mention of the release, leading many to...
News PS5's Ghost of Yotei Features Some Kind of 'Foraging' System, Sucker Punch Confirms
In the mud
Ghost of Yotei will apparently see players gathering natural resources on their travels — which immediately raises questions about certain gameplay systems. This cheeky little detail is touched upon in a new PlayStation Blog post from Sucker Punch's Nate Fox. In it, the Yotei director writes about the developer's research visit to...
News Sony's New PS5, PSVR2 Game May Be the Most Important It Releases This Year
And it's free
Sony’s new PS5 and PSVR2 game Climate Station could have a small impact on the future of our planet. This isn’t about saving the world from fictional alien invaders or anything like that – it’s a data-driven collaboration with United Nations Playing for the Planet Alliance, which transforms real information into an...
News Stellar Blade Dev Says 'Nothing Confirmed' Regarding Switch 2 Port Rumours
As all employees receive Nintendo's new machine
Korean developer Shift Up says “nothing has been confirmed” regarding rumours of a Switch 2 port of its PS5 and PC smash hit, Stellar Blade. The studio celebrated its continued expansion earlier today by gifting all employees Nintendo’s new console. You may recall, it previously rewarded all of...
News The Next Xbox Is a PC, So What Does That Mean for PS6?
The times they are-a changin'
In a strange, out of nowhere announcement today, Xbox has effectively announced its next-gen console. The confirmation comes courtesy of a video hosted by boss Sarah Bond, in which she announced a “strategic, multi-year agreement” with computer chip manufacturer AMD. Amusingly, Sony is also collaborating with the...
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Sony Has Never Really Seen Nintendo As a Rival
"They don't even show up in business analysis"
Shuhei Yoshida knows a thing or two about PlayStation: until his departure earlier this year, he’d been with the company since its inception. As he continues to chat about his career with different corners of the Internet, he’s popped up on the Nintendo-focused Kit & Krysta podcast, and he’s...
News This Death Stranding Story Recap Is Essential Viewing Before PS5 Sequel
Get caught up in six minutes
The original Death Stranding is a very story-heavy game, and since it has been five and a half years since it released, it's possible you're fuzzy on some of the details going into the sequel next week. As such, Kojima Productions has stepped in to provide an official story recap video. The studio has summed the first...
News 'The Story Is Weak': Stellar Blade Dev Acknowledges PS5, PC Fave's Biggest Flaw
Played out
As we wrote in our original Stellar Blade PS5 review, the story is a bit rubbish. Don’t get us wrong, we enjoyed the vibes and some of the beats, but it all felt a bit trite and lost its way over the course of the release’s running time. Fortunately, games with lousy stories can still be fun, as it’s the moment-to-moment action...
News There's a Brutal Lack of Interest in Marathon from Hardcore PS5 Fans
Run for it
Sony's ill-advised live service push has resulted in pretty extreme skepticism from the PlayStation faithful — and it's really starting to look like Marathon will struggle to find any kind of footing with hardcore PS5 fans. Bungie's shooter was included in a big poll that we hosted on the site last week. We asked readers of Push Square...
