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News PS5's Secret to Growth in China: Make Local Devs Successful Worldwide
Special sauce
One part of the PlayStation puzzle that’s so often overlooked is how brilliant Sony has been at unlocking new markets. The platform holder’s success is built on reaching territories that its competitors don’t necessarily bother with, and it’s maintained that energy with the PS5 with initiatives like China Hero Project, India...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available Now in Beta Phase
Sony invites you to try
Select PS5 owners have reported receiving emails from Sony that invite them to test out its current-gen console's latest firmware update for February 2025. This is not available to all users yet; instead, you need a code provided by Sony that can be used by you and up to four friends. Here are the patch notes for the new PS5...
News PS5 Prepares for a Massive Month in Japan with Montage Video
Monstrous
PS5 has been doing fine in Japan, but it’s obviously common knowledge that Nintendo Switch is dominating the market in Sony’s homeland. In truth, there’s probably not a lot the PlayStation maker can do to reverse this situation, but the months ahead will be important for the PS5 domestically, as evidenced by this montage trailer...
News Xbox Creator Believes Content and Experiences Are More Important for Consoles Than Graphics
As Microsoft goes third-party
Microsoft says it wants to beat the PS6 on hardware capabilities, as it slowly but surely begins to bring all of its software to multiple platforms. But in an interview with Videogamer, Xbox creator Seamus Blackley has argued that the key to selling consoles is original content, as technological advancements hit...
News Sony Hits Back Hard at Bungie Lead's $200 Million Lawsuit
Fighting words
Just before Christmas, one-time Bungie lead and director of Destiny 2 and Marathon, Chris Barrett, filed a lawsuit against Sony Interactive Entertainment, suing the firm for over $200 million. Sony has substantively replied for the first time, presumably getting its legal ducks in a row behind the scenes, and has come out swinging...
News PC Users Furious Over Lost Soul Aside Being Blocked from Sale in 130 Countries
Sony at fault once again
PC enthusiasts are once again venting their anger at Sony over the restrictions the firm places on the local availability of its games, with the promising Lost Soul Aside the latest victim. While the platform holder does not own UltiZero Games, it is publishing the game on PS5 and PC under the PlayStation Studios banner. As...
News Ex-Sony Exec Says PC Ports of Old PS5 Games Are Almost Like Printing Money
"That money helps us invest in new titles"
Sony has bringing many of its older games to PC, and some PlayStation fans have been wondering why. While initial ports like Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War sold relatively well, the novelty has been declining, with recent release Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 performing particularly poorly. To be fair, that...
News Bad Handling of Demon's Souls PS3 Meant Sony Missed Out on Dark Souls Publishing
Dev disappointed with how it was treated
The way Sony — and former executive Shuhei Yoshida in particular — handled the PS3 release of Demon's Souls is fairly well documented at this point, with Yoshida claiming he didn't understand the game at the time and calling it "crap". The original effort went on to spawn the massively successful Dark...
News Sony Japan Studio Closed Because AA Market 'Disappeared', Says Shu Yoshida
No place for Puppeteer, Gravity Rush
The former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has said that one of the main contributing factors behind the closure of Sony's Japan Studio was the disappearance of the AA market. Speaking on the Sacred Symbols+ podcast (via VGC), Yoshida said that one of his failures during his tenure as the Head of Worldwide...
News Yoshida: I Played The Last of Us Online and It Was Great
Exec suggests teams aren't being forced to make live service
One of the biggest bummers of this entire generation was the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, or Factions as it’s perhaps better known. Naughty Dog announced it was working on a standalone version of its popular The Last of Us multiplayer prior to the release of The Last of Us:...
News Shuhei Yoshida 'Really Appreciated' Indie Game Role Created by Jim Ryan
"He was worried about the situation with indies"
There’s been an outpouring of support on social media this week for former PS Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida, after he said in an interview with VentureBeat that he had “no choice” but to take his role as indie games champion within Sony. In comments which went viral – much to the executive’s...
News Must Own PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Smaller PS Store Sale
Ghost of Tsushima! Uncharted! More
Hot on the heels of the Planet of the Discounts promo, Sony has plunged the price of hundreds more PS5 and PS4 games on the PS Store. This latest round of offers includes some must-own first-party games, which if you haven’t picked up yet, you simply must as soon as possible. Here are the highlights (we’ll...
News Highly Anticipated PS5 Console Exclusive Lost Soul Aside Officially Confirms Boxed Release
Pre-orders open now
Character action title Lost Soul Aside has been one of the most anticipated PlayStation games for close to a decade, so it’d be desperately disappointing if it didn’t get a physical release. Fortunately, after initial confusion over whether it’d be available digitally only or not, trusted tipster billbil-kun has...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Performance on PC Has Not Been Amazing
PS Studios, PC players make for uneasy bedfellows
It's been nearly three weeks since Insomniac's excellent Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was released on PC to what might optimistically be described as a lukewarm reception. Well, now that the dust has had time to settle, it's clear that the powers that be at PlayStation need to put on their thinking caps and...
News PS Plus Classics Patapon 3, Dropship Add Full Trophy Support
Trophy hunters on notice
One of the highlights of Sony’s refreshed PS Plus Classics approach is that all first-party games tend to include Trophy lists. And the platform holder’s maintained that commitment with the addition of PSP threequel Patapon 3 and PS2 curio Dropship: United Peace Force today. Both games have Platinums to earn, and you...
News PS5 Has Narrowed the Gap on Switch's Indie Game Sales, Says Shu Yoshida
"Some games sold better on PlayStation than PC"
Sony’s relationship with indie developers has had some ups-and-downs over the last ten-and-a-bit years. Many of you may recall during the PS4’s initial E3 press conference, the platform holder took the unprecedented opportunity to spotlight a bunch of indie games coming to the console. This was a...
News Despite Strong Criticism, Days Gone PS5 Is Climbing Up the PS Store Pre-Order Charts
All aboard the broken road
The announcement of Days Gone Remastered may have received a brutal reaction from disgruntled PlayStation enthusiasts, but the release has rocketed up the PS Store pre-order charts. At the time of writing, the revamped open world is sitting in tenth position in the US, behind various versions of Monster Hunter Wilds,...
News PS5 Fans Are Pondering the Point of Days Gone Remastered After Graphics Comparison Emerges
Seeing double
Horizon Zero Dawn’s rumoured remaster was roundly criticised until gameplay footage emerged. While the upgrade may have seemed unnecessary prior to it being revealed, developer Nixxes did an outstanding job upgrading the PS4 original, and it ended up attracting very strong reviews. Days Gone doesn’t look like it’ll enjoy the...
News Sony's Latest State of Play Set a New Viewership Record for a PS5, PS4 Livestream
Peaks at over two million concurrent viewers
Despite pretty strong criticism since its inception, Sony’s been gradually growing its State of Play brand. And according to Streams Charts, its latest livestream set a new record for the series, peaking at over two million concurrent viewers. This data takes into account co-streamers across YouTube...
Random Bloodborne Fans Cope with State of Play No-Show
Nightmare Frontier
Alas, another State of Play has come and gone without the barest hint of Bloodborne, and long-suffering Hunters have inevitably done what they do best, taking to social media to post through the pain. With the deeply influential, beloved FromSoftware title's 10th anniversary next month, as well as a recent string of DMCA takedo
News This PS Portal Commercial Is One of the Cutest Things You'll See Today
Play finds a way
We already know PS Portal has exceeded all expectations and become a big hit for Sony. The Remote Play handheld was the best-selling accessory in the United States last year, and its success is showing very few signs of slowing. It’s telling, then, that the Japanese giant is now making big-budget commercials for the peripheral...
Rumour One of Sony's Last PS5 Live Service Games Fairgames Out in 2026
Will it get a fair shot?
Following numerous cancellations, we're probably now at a point where you could count the number of PS5 live-service games Sony has in the works on one hand. Fairgame$ from Haven Studio and Bungie game Marathon are two of them, but it's been suggested the former needs more time. According to Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb,...
Reaction The PS5 Discourse Around State of Plays Is Becoming Draining
The state of play
We’re all for fair criticism, but the discourse around Sony’s State of Play livestreams is slowly beginning to grate. Before we get accused of being hypocrites, we’ll readily accept we’ve fed the narrative at times. We’ve opined the manufacturer’s overall lack of fan engagement, and the inconsistency between shows...
News PlayStation First-Party Cleans Up at the DICE Awards 2025
Flawless victory
If The Game Awards is the MTV Awards, then the DICE Awards is the Grammys. Or something like that. Either way, Sony’s first-party absolutely cleaned up at the event overnight, which is voted on by industry professionals. Astro Bot won five awards, including Game of the Year, while Helldivers 2 grabbed four gongs. MLB The Show 24...
News Until Dawn Goes Groundhog Day in Rousing New Movie Trailer
Over and over again
Until Dawn is already a playable teen slasher movie, so we weren’t always sure how its big screen adaptation was going to stand out. But credit where credit’s due: this is a really creative take on the Supermassive Games favourite. Think of this like Cabin in the Woods meets Groundhog Day. Basically, the cast are living the...
News Peacock's Surprisingly Great Twisted Metal TV Series Returns This Summer
Heavy metal
Twisted Metal had no right to be as fun as it was. The television series adaptation was a barrel of laughs, and unsurprisingly was picked up for a second season after performing well above expectations. And here’s your first taste of the new series, which brings the story back to its original inspiration. For those of you who...
News PS Plus Members Are Upgrading to Higher Tiers on PS5, PS4
Revenue per user is rising
Sony’s successfully encouraging its PS Plus Essential subscribers to upgrade to the more expensive PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers. You may remember, under immense pressure from Xbox Game Pass, the Japanese giant rebranded its subscription and added more expensive options to its offering. PS Plus E
News 5 More Astro Bot PS5 Levels Coming for Free, First Is Out Today
PS5 Pro update also included
Team Asobi has today announced another batch of new levels for its PS5 platformer Astro Bot. All completely free, an additional five levels will be rolled out over the coming weeks, with the first going live today. PS5 Pro owners can also look forward to a patch that'll allow the game to take advantage of Sony's upgraded...
News After Astro Bot's Success, Expect More Family PS5 Games from PS Studios
No kidding
The brilliant Astro Bot released last year to universal acclaim, and it seems its success has validated Sony's decision to branch out into the family game space. Speaking in a recent earnings call, Sony head Hiroki Totoki talks about the game, specifically its multiple award wins at The Game Awards. "At The Game Awards 2024, our...
News Death Stranding 2 Edges Closer to PS5 Release with More Age Ratings
Tune in to SXSW next month for more
If there really is to be a State of Play livestream taking place next week, then Death Stranding 2 looks increasingly likely to be the headline act. A new age rating for the PS5 title has been published by the South Korean board GRAC. While an age rating doesn't always indicate a release date is near —
News Sony Reiterates Major PS5 First-Party Games Will Launch in 2025, Anticipates High Performance
A good year ahead
Sony enjoyed a record-breaking holiday with PS5, but it believes business could improve even further as it edges towards a new fiscal year. As part of its financial presentation, it reiterated that major first-party titles Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yotei are slated to release this year. <related...
News Consoles Are Alive and Well As PS5 Hits Over 75 Million Units Shipped Worldwide
Huge numbers after a massive quarter
Sony has shipped over 75 million PS5 consoles worldwide. The number comes courtesy of the company’s financial report, where it confirmed it shipped 9.5 million units during its third quarter, which ended on 31st December, 2024. This actually means that the PS5 closed the gap on the PS4 launch aligned by around...
News Housemarque's New PS5 Game Will Be a Little Less Punishing Than Returnal
"Every death is valuable"
Returnal is comfortably one of the best PS5 games, but it wasn’t everyone’s cup of coffee. <related ids="178092"> Some fans didn’t like how punishing the roguelike was, as while there were tiny elements of progression, you were generally forced to start from scratch with each new run. While plenty of people...
News Sony Will Publish PS5 Fan Favourite Stellar Blade on PC
Stellar stuff
Sony will publish Stellar Blade on PC, as it continues to ramp up its efforts on Steam and the Epic Games Store. While fellow console exclusive Rise of the Ronin is being published by Koei Tecmo, the Japanese giant is helping Korean developer Shift Up bring its character action hit to a new audience. <related ids="178093">
News PS Plus Copies of Days Gone Won't Offer Cheap $10 Upgrade to New PS5 Version
A wheel shame
If you’re one of the millions who redeemed Days Gone as part of your PS Plus subscription all the way back in April 2021, you won’t be eligible for a cheap $10 upgrade to the new PS5 version of the game. While everyone who purchased Days Gone on the PS4 will be able to upgrade to Days Gone Remastered for the aforementioned price,...
News New Bungie Game Targeting PS5, PC, and Switch Skips State of Play Reveal
Despite rumours, it wasn't confirmed
With the next State of Play livestream now less than 12 hours away, rumours and speculation are rampant as to what Sony will have to share during the digital showcase. The likes of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Lost Soul Aside, and Hell Is Us all seem like locks, but a fresh rumour suggests another game...
News PS Plus Premium Adding a Trio of Classic FromSoftware Titles in 2025
Armoured to the core
For the new crop of fans, FromSoftware is all about Elden Ring and Bloodborne. But the Japanese developer has a long history on PlayStation, and you’ll be able to explore some of its origins with PS Plus Premium later this year. Sony announced during its State of Play livestream that three
News PS5 Favourite Stellar Blade Plays Dress Up with NIKKE DLC, Coming to PC in June
Big updates for Shift Up hit
Yes, Stellar Blade is adding crossover content inspired by smartphone gacha game, NIKKE: Goddess of Victory. It looks like you’ll be able to dress heroine Eve in a variety of outfits from the mobile title, including Rapi, Alice, Dorothy, and more. There’ll also be
News Days Gone Remastered Is Real, Out for PS5 This April
PS4 owners can upgrade to PS5 version for $10
The rumours were real: Days Gone Remastered is a real video game project Sony is releasing for PS5 and PC. The original PS4 title has been remastered for PS5 and PC, and packs in new content like extra modes and features. If you own a copy on PS4, you'll be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for $10...
News Saros Is the Next PS5 Exclusive Game from Returnal Dev Housemarque, Coming 2026
Sci-fi roguelite action
Sony and developer Housemarque have announced Saros, launching exclusively on PS5 (with PS5 Pro support, of course) in 2026. All we have so far is a cinematic trailer introducing player character Arjun Devraj, who's trapped on shapeshifting planet Carcosa, which is stuck in a loop surrounding a solar eclipse. While the...
News Lost Soul Aside Finally Launches for PS5 This May
Pre-order on PS5, PC from 19th Feb
Lost Soul Aside studio UltiZero Games has finally confirmed its debut PS5, PC title will release for 30th May 2025. Long awaited after many years of production, it comes by way of Sony's internal China Hero Project. Check out the latest trailer above, with pre-orders going live on 19th February 2025. The game will...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (12th February, 2025)
Death Stranding 2! Metal Gear Delta! Bloodborne?
Are you planning to watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play livestream? As the first in a very busy year, the Japanese giant has the opportunity to set out its stall for 2025. While it's been coy about what it has planned for the broadcast, it's said we can expect a "creative and unique selection of...
News Sony XDEV Urges Fans to Tune in to PS5 Livestream Today
"Something pretty cool is happening"
It looks like we’re getting some big updates from Sony’s XDEV division during today’s State of Play livestream. For those who don’t know, XDEV – previously named XDEV Europe – is a British-based development unit wholly owned by Sony, which is tasked with supporting external studios to release...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for February 2025?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Another PlayStation State of Play is upon us, promising "news and updates on great games coming to the PS5". That all sounds great, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play. <related ids="178012"> When Is PlayStation's State of...
News Anticipated PS5, PC Indie Lost Soul Aside Practically Confirmed for State of Play
"The answer is yes"
It looks like we may finally get a release date for anticipated indie action game Lost Soul Aside during today’s State of Play. We’ve been reporting on this effort from Chinese studio UltiZero Games for nearing a decade now, but it’s finally on the cusp of completion. Late last year, a new gam
News New Death Stranding 2 Updates and Details Coming Next Month
On 9th March at SXSW
Kojima Productions has announced it's hosting a panel at next month's SXSW (South by Southwest), where it will reveal new details and updates concerning Death Stranding 2. The panel will take place on 9th March 2025 and will see Hideo Kojima "discuss and share new details about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach". As mentioned in...
News State of Play Confirmed for Wednesday, 40+ Minutes of PS5 News and Updates
Taking place at 10pm GMT / 2pm PT / 5pm ET
Sony has revealed the first State of Play livestream will take place this Wednesday, 12th February 2025, featuring more than 40 minutes of PS5 game announcements, news, and updates. The showcase starts at 10pm GMT / 2pm PT / 5pm ET. In the PlayStation Blog post announcing the event, Sony says to expect...
News Sony Will Bundle PS5 with 2024's GOTY, Says New Report
PS5 + Astro Bot + Astro's Playroom
A new PS5 console bundle containing a digital PS Store download voucher for Astro Bot is on its way to retailers, a new report from reliable leaker Billbil-Kun claims. Apparently available from around mid-March, the bundle shall offer a base PS5 system at a discount in Europe and the USA. The leaker doesn't know...
News PS Plus Premium Likely to Include Rhythm RPG Classic Patapon 3
Emulated edition imminent
Sony remastered Patapon and Patapon 2 for the PS4, but the final game in the rhythm RPG trilogy has remained conspicuously absent. But it looks like that will change with the next PS Plus Premium update, as a patch for Patapon 3 on PS5 and PS4 has been spotted by Gematsu on the Japanese giant’s servers
News PlayStation Users Miffed with Sony's Lack of PSN Outage Transparency
"Network services have fully recovered from an operational issue"
Depending on your level of PlayStation dependency, the 24 hours the PSN was down over the weekend was either a minor inconvenience or an existential threat to your way of life. In either case, it raises essential questions regarding PS5's future functionality, and many users are still...
