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News Sony Reiterates God of War Laufey Is 'Coming Soon' to PS5
Out in the next 12 months?
It really does look like we could be playing God of War Laufey inside the next 12 months, as PlayStation is again leaning into the fact the PS5 title is "coming soon". The platform holder made the claim upon the game's reveal in its State of Play livestream at the start of this month, and it's making the point again in a...
News Housemarque Hints Its Next PS5 Game Could Be Smaller Than Saros
"There are interesting opportunities we'd like to look at"
Sony studio Housemarque says it fully feels like a PlayStation first-party now it’s shipped its first game since being acquired in 2021. Fans will know the Finnish outfit has been a long-time PS Studios partner, but it wasn’t officially added to the Japanese giant’s roster until after...
News The 13-Year-Old PS4 Has a New Firmware Update, Here Are the Patch Notes
What does version 13.52 do?
Those still rocking a launch-day PS4 have had it for nearly 13 years, and Sony is still keeping its system software in good shape. A new firmware update for the aged console is available now, bringing it to version 13.52. Don't get too excited, though; it's not doing anything interesting or unexpected. Here's the single...
News Sony 'Hopes' to Launch PS5's God of War Laufey in the First Half of 2027
But plans could change
You could be playing Santa Monica Studio’s wildly ambitious God of War Laufey within the next year, assuming plans haven’t changed internally. The unfortunately named snoop NateTheHate2 – who leaked the existence of this game well in advance of its announcement at this month’s State of Play – wrote on
News PS5 Controller's Best Features Are Finally Working Over Bluetooth on PC
Devs do what Sony won't
Sony wants you to play on the PS5 obviously, but it’s more than happy to let you use your DualSense controller on the PC. Unfortunately, there are limitations when connecting a DualSense to a computer, but one industrious app developer is working to overcome them. A new beta release for DSX is showing immense promise,...
Feature Going Platinum: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is Still One of PS5's Best-Looking Games
Warm and fuzzy
Platinum Trophy #28: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Date Earned: 23rd June 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:4 Anybody paying attention may have noticed there's been a gap in the Going Platinum schedule. That mainly just comes down to recovering from a really nasty cold combined with an extremely packed week-or-so of gaming news. Geoff...
News Wolverine PS5 Will Take You to Tokyo as Part of Its Globe-Trotting Campaign
A key story location
The recent Marvel’s Wolverine trailer showed off a montage of other levels right at the end, and I was quite taken with the city rooftop scene glimpsed for about one second. It’s clear this will be one of the headline moments in the upcoming PS5 exclusive’s globe-trotting story, and now dev Insomniac has confirmed it...
News Fascinating PS5 Sales Estimates Peg Ghost of Yotei as a Triumph
But less success elsewhere
Alinea Analytics has returned with more insight into the industry, based on its own proprietary methodology. Some sources say this data is relatively reliable, others point to errors within its results that demand more scrutiny. I think it’s interesting, assuming we all understand we’re looking at estimates and not...
News PS5's God of War Laufey Dominated Summer Game Fest
Topped engagement index by a mile
According to analytics firm Level Up, spin-off God of War Laufey dominated Summer Game Fest by some margin. Just for clarity, in this context ‘Summer Game Fest’ is being used as a catch-all for all of last week’s showcases, including the State of Play and
News Tearaway's Companion Site Is Shutting Down, So Browse Its Adorable Content While You Can
Truly heartwarming stuff
Remember Tearaway? One of Media Molecule's best games, the papery platformer was released first on PS Vita in 2013 and followed by a PS4 rendition a couple of years later. Well, you may not know this, but its companion website, Tearaway.me, is still active. Unfortunately, that won't be the case for much longer. This flew...
News PS5 Fans Think Sony Is Pushing God of War Laufey Harder Than Wolverine
Most of the focus is on Laufey
Marvel's Wolverine launches for PS5 in just over three months, on 15th September 2026, while God of War Laufey is not expected to release until next year — but you could be forgiven for thinking it's the other way around based on how Sony has promoted the two games since State of Play. PlayStation fans have picked...
News Saros Adds Photo Mode and New PS5 Trophies to Make You Use It
Patch 1.005.1 available to download now
Housemarque has updated Saros to version number 1.005.1 with a Photo Mode that also adds a DLC Trophy Pack to its roguelike shooter. The new update is available to download now. On the team's website, the patch notes speak of a Photo Mode with the usual camera controls, lens, lighting, and image tweaks, and...
News Gran Turismo 7's Excellent Post-Launch Support Continues with 5 New Cars in Latest Free Update
PS5, PS4 racer grows once more
Developer Polyphony Digital has been keeping Gran Turismo 7 updated at a regular pace for years now, and it's impressive to see the racing sim consistently grow over that time. The latest free update, available in a matter of hours, takes the game to version 1.70, and the headline addition is a selection of five new...
News Wolverine Isn't Out Until September, But It's Already One of PS5's Best-Selling Games
Claws out
If you ever needed more evidence of why Insomniac has become a bit of a Marvel factory of late, look no further than the best-selling PS5 games following last week’s State of Play. We already reported on how Marvel’s Wolverine was topping the pre-order charts, but it’s beginning to trend on the
News Jason Momoa Is Reportedly No Longer Involved with the Upcoming Helldivers Movie
No mo' Momoa
There aren't many things we know about the Helldivers movie, but one is that Jason Momoa is attached to star in the film. Well, according to a new report, that's no longer the case. According to Deadline, anonymous sources have said the actor is no longer set to appear in the Helldivers flick. No reason for his departure was provided...
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every game coming from PS Studios
Sony's first-party developers are known collectively as PlayStation Studios, and it's these teams that make all the games published by the company. Whether it's PS5, PC, or beyond, there are always new games in the works. While we don't always know everything about what's in development, we've done our best to...
Feature Last Chance to Get These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Days of Play Sale
Cheap PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
The Days of Play sale is now on PS Store, running from now until 10th June 2026. Not much time left! As always, there are many, many PS5 and PS4 games going cheap, which means it can be a bit laborious browsing through it all. In this list, we've put together a smaller selection of PS5 and PS4 games we...
News Latest PS5 State of Play Now Sony's Second Biggest Livestream Ever
Flawless victory
I was miffed by our poll results last week when only 36% of you said you thought yesterday’s State of Play would be the most watched ever. I was so confident in this episode breaking the record, I would have put money on it. (In fact, I wish I had now.) The June 2026 instalment blew past the previous record
News Sony Steps Up Fraud Prevention After Major PS5 Security Vulnerabilities Exposed
Taking things seriously
A few weeks ago I reported on major PS5 security vulnerabilities which have been causing loyal PlayStation customers to lose access to their accounts. As exposed by Sacred Symbols podcaster Colin Moriarty, lax customer service has resulted in bad actors hijacking various PSN accounts using just a couple of pieces of publicly...
News PS5 Store's Shovelware Purge Is Getting More Interesting by the Week
One publisher yoinks library before Sony can act
More and more games are getting the axe from the PS Store, with some publishers seemingly starting to act before Sony’s eye of Sauron falls on them. In a social media statement late last week, Xeneder Team announced that it had made the “utmost difficult decision to delist a significant portion...
News PS5's Until Dawn 2 Has Been in Development for At Least 4 Years Already
Out in 2027
UK dev Firesprite’s been working on Until Dawn 2 for at least four years already, according to Stranger Things actor Dacre Montgomery, who’s part of the cast. Writing on Instagram, he said he joined the PS5 exclusive project in 2022 – although presumably the title was in pre-production long before then. The studio’s previous...
Reaction Some PS5 Fans Think SGF Showed Sony Losing Its Grip on Third-Parties
After major franchises skip State of Play
I thought yesterday’s Summer Game Fest was a brilliant broadcast for PS5 owners, and when paired with the State of Play, demonstrated Sony’s impressive command of the industry at large. I wasn’t counting, but to my memory there were only a handful of games during Geoff Keighley’s event not targeting...
News Unlike Other Sony Exclusives, Wolverine PS5 Will Launch with New Game Plus Day One
"Our goal was to make the second time as fun as the first"
In games like Ghost of Yotei and even Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Sony’s had success adding New Game Plus several weeks after release. I think the idea here is to give players an incentive to hold onto their game; the feature tends to be added alongside new content and Trophies, designed to...
News Wolverine PS5 Cuts Through the Crowd, Tops PS Store Pre-Order Charts
Didn't take long
It took less than a day for Marvel’s Wolverine to impale the competition and shoot straight to the top of the PS Store pre-order charts. Insomniac’s new game has overtaken Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 in the US and UK, as well other regions like Spain. As is usually the case, it’s the more expensive Deluxe Edition that’s...
News 'We Are So Back': Helldivers 2 Dev Lays Out Plans to Improve Game
Hell yeah
Helldivers 2 has certainly not fallen off by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s moving into the next phase of its lifecycle, where its all about keeping players – both old and new – engaged. The studio promised recently to improve its communication with players, and it started that process today with a huge Steam blogpost that...
News God of War Laufey Voted Best PS5 Game at State of Play
Wolverine not far behind
So, Sony's latest State of Play broadcast ended up being pretty good — and I reckon a lot of that perception is simply down to how many high quality games were on display. But out of all those PS5 games, which one really got you going? Which one stole the show? Yesterday, I put together a cheeky
News PS5 vs Pepperoni Pizza: New God of War Sparks Tense Exchange Between Sony and Domino's
A pizza the action
A light ribbing about the new God of War game from the Domino’s Pizza account has triggered a small social media spat between Sony and the fast food firm. In response to footage of new title God of War Laufey, the UK arm of the pizza chain – searching for engagement now the Premier League season is over – said: “God of...
News Switch 2's Price Hike Saves PS5's Blushes in Japan
But Sony's format is still floundering
In the last few weeks, the Switch 2 has been outselling the PS5 by more than 10:1 in Japan, as consumers have rushed to beat the price hike on Nintendo’s hardware. For those who missed the news, the flagship language-locked model of the Switch 2 went up to ¥59,980 (~$375) on 25th May, making it more...
News God of War Laufey Is Much Closer to Releasing on PS5 Than You Think
"This one isn't years away"
Unlike most major announcements, God of War Laufey is not years away. Rumours originally speculated the spin-off game, starring Kratos’ wife Faye, would launch in 2027. And while Sony didn’t attach a release window to this week’s 20 minute gameplay reveal, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier said you shouldn’t...
News 'One of the Best Showcases I've Seen': 70% of PS5 Fans Loved State of Play
The second best-rated State of Play ever
In the aftermath of Sony's latest State of Play showcase, a general consensus appears to have formed: that was a very strong presentation, even if leaks robbed the show of its biggest moment. God of War Laufey would have made an even bigger splash if it had been a complete surprise, and there has even been...
News Wolverine PS5 Is a Linear Single Player Action Game, Not Open World
A globe-hopping rollercoaster ride
You’ve been asking for more linear single player action games from Sony, and Marvel’s Wolverine is set to make good on that request later this year. Unlike the Spider-Man series, which takes place in a sandbox New York City, this latest effort from first-party studio Insomniac is not open world. In fact,...
News PS5's Latest Firmware Update Rolling Out Now, Here's What It Does
What does version 26.04-13.40.00 do?
Sony has begun issuing a new PS5 system software update, and it's apparently rolling out in a phased release. I can say it's at least available in the UK now, as I'm downloading it as I write this. The new firmware update takes PS5 to version 26.04-13.40.00, and it weighs in at just over 1.2 GB. What does it...
I'm not complaining
There’s no doubt in my mind that Sony has now mastered the State of Play. Unlike in years past, I think it’s rare to see complaints about pacing and presentation anymore. At this point, it’s all about the content – which is how it should be, of course. While I don’t think last night’s showcase was as good as the one...
"We're super excited"
God of War Laufey is taking the series in a slightly different direction, focusing on Kratos’ late wife Faye and her journey through the afterlife, the Everywhen. But that doesn’t mean Kratos’ story is over – not by a long stretch. Speaking as part of a YouTube video, Santa Monica Studio’s Head of Creative Cory...
News The Most Viewed Trailers from PS5's Latest State of Play
Social blade
The latest State of Play is not only comfortably the most watched edition ever, but the trailers coming out of it have gone nuclear. Make no mistake, this was a big night for Sony’s social team, with millions of views on its YouTube channel alone. As always, I’ve totalled up the biggest trailers of the night, and ordered them by...
News There's No Collector's Edition for Marvel's Wolverine PS5, and Fans Aren't Happy
Let us give you money
Sony provided us all with some more details about its upcoming action adventure game, Marvel's Wolverine, including the various ways you can purchase it — but fans are disappointed about a lack of Collector's Edition. After dropping an impressive new gameplay demonstration, Sony opened up pre-orders for the PS5 exclusive...
News PS5's PS Store Shovelware Purge Continues with the Removal of More Garbage Games
Another one bites the dust
Sony is at the end of its tether with PS5 shovelware, and it’s now removing games at a remarkable rate. We’ve already reported on thousands of crappy titles that have been pulled from the PS Store, but the platform holder is on a crusade at this point. The next to fall is
News 'That Looks Like Sh*t': God of War Creator Predictably Tears New PS5 Game to Shreds
"This game is not going to do well"
David Jaffe is not a fan of new PS5 game God of War Laufey. The veteran game director, who created the original PS2 game, looked visibly distressed during the new title’s 20-minute presentation. And he held nothing back in the aftermath, comparing the release unfavourably to Square Enix’s Forspoken. (A game...
News You Can Turn Off Wolverine PS5's Blood and Gore If You Want To
Bloody 'ell
Marvel’s Wolverine is shaping up to be the goriest game Sony studio Insomniac has ever made, but you can disable the blood if you’re not a fan of the over-the-top violence. Speaking with IGN in the aftermath of State of Play, Game Director Mike Daly explained that the
News Cory Barlog Now Head of Creative at God of War Dev, Guiding the Long-Term Vision of the Series
Ariel Lawrence is directing Laufey
For the longest time, fans have been waiting for God of War veteran Cory Barlog’s new game. But alongside the announcement of God of War Laufey today, we learned he has a new role at dev Santa Monica Studio: Head of Creative. Fellow God of War stalwart Ariel Lawrence is taking on the role of Game Director on...
Zeus presumably awaits
I’m obsessed with the premise of God of War Laufey, and now I’ve had a little more time to process the announcement and read all about it, I’m ready to fully embrace those pangs of excitement in my gut. There’s one line on the PS Blog that caught my eye and has really sold me on the whole thing: what happens to gods...
News Marvel's Wolverine Pre-Orders Available Now, Deluxe Edition Includes Exclusive Suits
Suits you
You'll no doubt have seen the exciting new gameplay footage for Marvel's Wolverine, which might just be the bloodiest game on PS5 when it launches on 15th September. Well, in addition to the very red new trailer, Sony has made the upcoming superhero action game available for pre-order, and has detailed the bonuses you receive for doing...
News These 3 Classic PS2 Games Are Coming to PS5 via PS Plus Premium Soon
A good mix
One of the lowkey better moments during these recent State of Plays has been Sony confirming some upcoming retro content for its PS Plus Premium subscription tier. And we actually got some PS2 bangers during today’s presentation. The immediate lineup is as follows: Gitaroo Man: 16th June 2026 P
News God of War Laufey Is the Next Main Entry in the Saga, 'Coming Soon' to PS5
Revealed in 23 minutes of gameplay
The rumours and leaks might have spoiled the surprise, but the next game from Santa Monica Studio is official: it'll be a Faye-focused God of War game called God of War Laufey. The studio revealed the new PS5 instalment in a 23-minute gameplay showcase, all of which you can watch above. In a PlayStation Blog post,...
News 11 Years Later, Until Dawn 2 Is Official and Coming to PS5 in 2027
Die for likes
Finally, over a decade after the first game, Until Dawn 2 has been confirmed. Horizon Call of the Mountain developer Firesprite Games is making it, and it's coming to PS5 next year. Unrelated to the original, the sequel is "a standalone experience, featuring a brand new cast, a whole new world to explore, and true to form, a modern...
News Sony's Gorgeous Fighter Marvel Tokon Reveals Villainous New Characters as Launch Approaches
A lot to Tokon
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is only a couple of months away now, and to keep the hype going in the final stretch, Sony and Arc System Works have revealed a handful of new characters that make up part of the launch roster. As usual, it's done so by unveiling a new team — the Knights of Doom, led by Doctor Doom, of course. It's a...
News Marvel's Wolverine Looks Brutal and Bloody Brilliant in First Proper PS5 Gameplay
Big meaty claws
Well, if you wanted full blood and gore in your Wolverine game, Insomniac is clearly ready and willing to give it to you. We already knew Marvel's Wolverine would be a mature title with plenty of blood spilled over the course of the action adventure PS5 title, but the volume of claret splashed about here is off the charts. Anyway,...
News PS5 First-Party Sales Have Fallen Sharply, But It Doesn't Tell the Full Story
Putting things in context
A paywalled report published by journalist Stephen Totilo’s GameFile has sparked great debate about the fortunes of Sony’s first-party during the PS5 generation. Totilo has aggregated data from the platform holder’s annual financial reports, which shows declining sales of first-party games. However, having looked at...
News With PC Ports Scrapped, Sony Brings Back 'Only on PS5' Disclaimer
That was quick
There’s an interesting little nugget in the trailer for Sony’s new PS5 monitor which we didn’t notice at first glance. If you watch the video in full, you’ll notice there’s a disclaimer when Ghost of Yotei is shown simulated on the screen: “Game available only on PS5.” Now normally we wouldn’t blink at this –...
