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News Sony Scraps Gameplay Restrictions for Marvel Tokon's PS5 Beta
Share freely
Sony will not stop Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls players from sharing their footage online when the beta goes live later this week. As we already reported, the platform holder has been sending out invites to the test, but previous communication mentioned that participants were prohibited from uploading footage online. This is a...
News PSN Service Playing Up, Minor Offline and Friends List Issues Reported
Thousands of reports say there's an issue
Whether the huge popularity of Hollow Knight: Silksong is having an effect on the reliability of the PSN service or not is unclear, after the events of earlier today. However, thousands of reports are flooding in of intermittent problems with the PlayStation Network this evening. The network itself isn't...
News Ghost of Yotei's Latest PS5 Gameplay Video Is All About the Brutal Odachi Greatsword
Call that a knife?
As we inch ever closer to the release of Ghost of Yotei, Sony has released another brief gameplay snippet — this time focusing on Atsu's odachi. The odachi is a Japanese greatsword that's effective against regular and larger brute enemies in the open world action game: As with the other videos, Atsu goes up against a group...
News Wolverine PS5 to Finally Be Revealed in Next State of Play, It's Claimed
Next trailer apparently ready to go
The long-awaited PS5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine shall be part of the next general State of Play livestream, according to Insider Gaming. Sources speaking to the outlet claim that the next trailer for the game is ready to go, and it'll "almost certainly" be part of a State of Play taking place towards the end of...
Beware the hivemind
We see it all the time: gaming communities on social media and Reddit being treated as though they're the singular source of player-based feedback for any given title. But of course, this simply isn't the case — especially when it comes to hugely popular games like Helldivers 2. Posting on Discord (as reported by
Rumour To Avoid Even More PS5 Price Increases, Digital Edition to Get Reduced SSD Space
At least in Europe on base PS5
In order to combat even more PS5 console price increases in Europe, Sony is reportedly looking at reducing the storage space of the SSD each system comes packaged with. According to Dealabs leaker Billbil-Kun, the Digital Edition of the base PS5 will start to have 825GB of space as part of a new Chassis E series, as...
News Sony's Helldivers 2 on Xbox Gamble Is Absolutely Paying Off
Now the platform's "Top Paid" game
As Forza Horizon 5's sales on PS5 justify Microsoft's multi-platform efforts, Sony's decision to put Helldivers 2 on Xbox Series X|S is also looking to be a worthwhile success. Just one week after release, the port is considered the "top paid game" on the platform and is in first place on the "best seller" list...
News Check Your Inbox! Beta Codes for PS5's Promising Superhero Fighter Are Being Sent Out
The moment of truth
If you’re part of PS5’s official beta programme, or specifically registered your interest in Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, you may want to check your inbox now. Go on, you’re not being rude – we’ll wait. Did you get in? Well, if you already received an email then you’ll have your download code and time slot – but...
News PS5's Lovely Astro Bot Controller Gets a 'Joyful' Re-Release
New expression on touchpad
Sony is giving the limited edition Astro Bot PS5 controller a second run with an updated "Joyful" design, available from 30th October 2025. Pre-orders shall open up on 12th September at 10am in your local time zone on PlayStation Direct and participating retailers. Compared to the original design, which featured the two...
Review Lost Soul Aside (PS5) - Long Awaited Action Is Both Awesome and Painfully Awkward
Exit the dragon
Finally getting to play a game that you've been waiting on for years can be a daunting experience. Expectations can shift significantly in that amount of time depending on marketing, previews, and the project's own development cycle. Lost Soul Aside has walked a strenuous road to get where it is now. Originally a one-man effort, the...
News PS5's High Price Becoming a Serious Headache for Publishers
Plus the cost of PS Plus
Over the course of this console generation, much has been said about the PS5's steep price point — and now, even the big publishers are pointing fingers. More specifically, Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto believes that the cost of Sony's current-gen system has been a key factor in limiting software sales. Tsujimoto's...
News State of Play Confirmed for 3rd September, Deep Dive on 007 First Light
30+ minutes of James Bond action
Sony has announced a new State of Play livestream will take place this week, and it will focus entirely on the upcoming James Bond game from IO Interactive, titled 007 First Light. The deep dive will include more than 30 minutes of gameplay, and will feature "a playthrough of Bond’s first mission as an MI6...
News Sony's Troubled Live Service Game Fairgames Just Can't Catch a Break
Project loses its game director
Fairgames, one of the last remaining PS5 live service games Sony has in the works, lost its game director last month to WB Games Montreal. On LinkedIn, Daniel Drapeau confirmed his exit from Haven Studio after serving as game director for four and a half years on the project. "As of this week, I joined WB Games...
Feature Last Chance to Grab These 35+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's PlayStation Indies Sale
PS5 and PS4 games we recommend in the latest sale
The PlayStation Indies sale is live right now, but you only have until Wednesday 3rd September 2025 before it comes to a close. As always, there are thousands of games included, so browsing for the best stuff can be a little tricky. We're here to help, though; in this list, we have a slightly more...
News Helldivers 2 Xbox Sales Estimates Predict a Helluva Start for Sony's Live Service
Will it change PlayStation's thinking?
We reported recently how the late port of Final Fantasy 16 – which wasn’t included in Xbox Game Pass – had flopped on the Microsoft machine, so all eyes have been on Helldivers 2 to see whether it would resonate on the green machine. Aside from MLB The Show, which is not technically publ
News Lost Soul Aside's Hilarious English Voice Acting Goes Viral as PS5 Action Game Launches
Maybe play this one in mandarin
With the long-awaited Lost Soul Aside now available worldwide – be sure to read our review in progress for an early verdict on the game – some scattered clips of the English localisation are beginning to go viral on social media. It should be noted that this title has been developed by a small team within China,...
Feature 15+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer
Limited time deals we recommend
Sony is going ham on PS Store discounts right now. Not only are the PlayStation Indies sale and the Ready, Set, Play sale both live at the moment, it's now set in motion a Weekend Offer. As the name suggests, the Weekend Offer is only available from now until the end of 1st September 2025, so there's
News Form Your Own Opinion on Lost Soul Aside with Free PS5 Demo
Two boss fights, but no save transfer
We’d strongly encourage you to read our Lost Soul Aside PS5 review in progress if you’re looking for an early verdict on Sony’s long-awaited character action game, but you’ll also be able to form your own opinion with a free demo, which is slowly rolling out worldwide now. At the time of publication,...
News Sony's Next Blockbuster Ghost of Yotei Goes Gold Ahead of October PS5 Release
No ghosting here
Developer Sucker Punch has confirmed that Ghost of Yotei — set to release in just over a month, on the 2nd October — has gone gold. For those unfamiliar with the term, going 'gold' means that the game is ready to ship. It doesn't always mean that the title's in prime condition — we do live in an age of prominent day one...
News Ghost of Yotei Focuses on Firearms in Latest PS5 Gameplay Video
Bang for your buck
Sony has been drip-feeding us new Ghost of Yotei gameplay in short videos, each one focusing on a different tool in Atsu's arsenal. The latest is out now, and it focuses on firearms: Set in 1603, Atsu wields a matchlock rifle as well as, we think, a flintlock pistol. In the clip, the very first shot sees her use the handgun,...
Rumour PS6 Handheld Device Can Be Docked Like Nintendo Switch 2
Dock dock goose
We've yet to hear anything official about PS6 and its supposed handheld companion device, but there has been lots of hearsay and "leaked" information flying around regardless — and the latest rumour is an interesting one. A recent video from YouTube channel Moore's Law Is Dead claims to have seen up-to-date documentation from tech...
News Sony Opens Up Ghost of Yotei PS5 Console, Accessories Pre-Orders Next Week
Secure them from 4th September
Sony has revealed pre-orders for the PS5 limited edition console based on Ghost of Yotei, as well as its accompanying accessories, will be available from 4th September 2025. The limited edition Gold version of the base PS5 system will be available from the PlayStation Direct website and select retailers, while the...
News New Concept Cars Headline Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.62 on PS5, PS4
Drive two new Corvette concept cars
Gran Turismo 7 will provide you with the chance to digitally test drive two brand new Corvette concept cars as part of its imminent update on PS5 and PS4. Patch 1.62 will go live inside the next 24 hours, delivering a monthly update that contains four new cars in total. There's also going to be a new Menu to...
News There's More to Ghost of Yotei's Mysterious Wolf Companion Than We Thought
Fur real
In Ghost of Yotei, protagonist Atsu will apparently be joined on her quest for revenge by several like-minded companions — but one ally in particular has had all of the attention so far. As shown in multiple gameplay videos up until now, a mysterious wolf can aid Atsu in combat, but this wild canine isn't just some basic buddy who'll...
News As Sony Game Launches on Xbox, Helldivers 2 Heads Behind Enemy Lines
A whole new world
The next major expansion for Helldivers 2 is a week away, as dev Arrowhead attempts to inject new enthusiasm into its live service success story. The timing is ideal, as the Sony game is launching on Xbox Series X|S today, along with a new Warbond inspired by Halo 3: ODST. The tit
News Sony's Convoluted PS Store Refund Process Has Finally Been Streamlined
Policy is still quite strict, though
If you've ever tried to get a refund for a PS Store purchase, you'll know that the process is quite painful. Fortunately, Sony's finally done something about it, as the method by which you can ask for your money back has been made much simpler. While logged into your PSN account on the PS app for smart devices...
News Ghost of Yotei Playable at TGS, Sony to Share More in Livestreamed Events
Marvel Tokon also at the show
Sony has announced it's bringing a playable PS5 demo for Ghost of Yotei to next month's Tokyo Game Show, as part of a preliminary lineup for the event. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will also be there, along with livestreamed events and special fan giveaways. "This year's PlayStation booth will allow visitors to...
News Early Lost Soul Aside PS5 Reviews Axed as 'Comprehensive' Day One Patch Is Announced
Step aside
Lost Soul Aside, the PS5 (previously PS4) action game that's been in development for what feels like a lifetime, will receive what sounds like a significant day one patch. As revealed on social media by the title's official accounts, the update, which will be available to download on the 29th August, features "comprehensive performance...
News 'The Number of Live Service Games Is Not Important': PS5 Boss Gives Rare Insight into Strategy
Hermen Hulst speaks
Earlier in the generation, Sony famously announced plans to release 10 live service titles, as it looked to diversify its first-party offering and create lucrative recurring revenue streams. But it’s been a year since the disastrous first-person shooter Concord released and was subsequently shuttered, which has prompted the...
News Lost Soul Aside's PS5 Platinum Won't Be a Walk in the Park
Git gud
The Trophy list for Ultizero Games’ long anticipated character action game Lost Soul Aside has hit Sony’s servers. And while it harbours few surprises about the title, it doesn’t look like a walk in the park. While you’ll earn the vast majority of your virtual trinkets for simply working your way through the story, you’ll also...
News As the PS5's Price Increases in USA, Big Deals Are Revealed for China
Sony looks to capitalise on Lost Soul Aside
Sony raised the price of the PS5 in the US this week blaming a “challenging economic environment”. Look, we don’t want to get too deeply into the politics of it all, but we know the uncertain situation caused by tariffs is playing a huge role in all of this. PlayStation did shield itself from the...
News Sony Confirms Another 4 PS5 Games It's Helping to Publish
All from the Middle East and North Africa
By way of its Hero Project initiatives, Sony has confirmed another four PS5 games it's going to help publish from the Middle East and North Africa. Over the past year, Sony has been working to "identify and support original voices and empower creators from emerging regions to tell their stories through...
News Sony's Action Game Lost Soul Aside Will Take Full Advantage of PS5 Pro Enhancements
Watch a new making-of featurette
The next Sony-published game is right around the corner — the long-awaited Chinese action title, Lost Soul Aside. Scheduled for release on 29th August 2025, a new post on the PS Blog details the PC and PS5 Pro versions of the game, and there's also a new making-of video showing off a bunch of footage. As you'd...
Guide 45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Gamescom Promotion Sale (North America/Europe)
PS5 and PS4 games going cheap we recommend
With Gamescom around the corner, the PS Store's latest sale promotes the upcoming exhibition, bringing down prices on lots of PS5 and PS4 games. Running from now until 27th August, there are so many discounts to browse through that it can be hard finding the good stuff. As always, we're here to highlight...
Ghost with the most
Ghost of Yotei developer Sucker Punch has revealed key details regarding the game's Legends multiplayer DLC, which will be released for free at some point in 2026. Overall, this sounds like a near identical deal to Ghost of Tsushima's Legends mode. Yotei's take will feature a set of story-driven missions for two players...
News PS5 Price Increases Confirmed for USA, Effective 21st August
$50 increase for all PS5 models
Sony has shared that it's raising the prices of the base PS5, base PS5 Digital Edition, and the PS5 Pro in the USA. Going into effect tomorrow, 21st August, the increased prices are as follows: PS5: $549.99 ($50 increase) PS5 Digital Edition: $499.99 ($50 increase) PS5 Pro: $749.99 ($50 increase) Sony vice...
News Ghost of Yotei Legends Multiplayer Drops as Free DLC in 2026, New Story Trailer Is a Stunner
Legends in the making
Much like its predecessor Ghost of Tsushima, Ghost of Yotei will receive its dedicated co-op multiplayer mode post-launch. Ghost of Yotei Legends will arrive in 2026. Not very specific, but we assume it'll be earlier in the year rather than later. And yes, it'll be free for everyone who owns the game. On top of that news,...
News Halo: ODST Content Officially on PS5 in Next Week's Helldivers 2 Update
Halo armour, weapons, and more on PS5
Following last week's tease, it's now been confirmed that content from Halo 3: ODST will be arriving in Helldivers 2 on the same day the game's Xbox Series X|S port launches, 26th August. In the form of a Legendary Warbond, you can see what's in store in the trailer above. The collaboration brings with it the...
Aw sh*t, here we go again
Sony will host a PS5 livestream in late September which could be a PS Showcase but is more likely to be a State of Play. That’s according to Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, who has a strong track record of being accurate about these things. Speaking as part of a livestream earlier today, Grubb invited websites to report on...
News Meltdowns on Social Media As Sony Markets Its Upcoming Xbox Port
"Pack it up, console warriors"
If you’ve happened to visit the cesspit that is X (or Twitter) this weekend, then you’ll have seen the meltdowns over Sony’s decision to market one of its upcoming games. The official PlayStation.com page for Helldivers 2 has now been updated to reference the release on Microsoft’s machine, which will be...
News 'They Don't Know What They're Doing': Analyst Sticks the Boot in Sony's 'Clueless' Management
"PlayStation's lost its way"
Veteran industry analyst Michael Pachter believes Sony has “lost its way” due to executives who “don’t know what they’re doing”. In a brutal video – where he mistakenly spoke about Haven Studios’ Fairgames, and has since clarified his comments – he went to town on the current PlayStation management...
News Lost Soul Aside's New PS5 Gameplay Is Probably Its Most Insane Yet
Juggle trouble
Lost Soul Aside is looking more and more like a combo fan's dream action game, and its latest trailer showcases just how mental its fast-paced combat can become. Main character Kaser is joined by Arena — the otherworldly creature that floats by his side at all times. Basically, by utilising Arena's various abilities, you can knit...
News Don't Believe the Speculation About PS5's Fairgames Getting Cancelled
Update: Michael Pachter clarifies
The web is awash with rumours about Sony pulling the plug on Fairgames. For those of you who haven’t been following this game – and, frankly, we don’t blame you if you haven’t – this is the anti-billionaire co-op shooter from Canadian developer Haven Studio, which was founded by Jade Raymond and purchased...
News 'We'll Continue to Evolve the PS Store': Sony on Making PS5, PS4 Shopping Better
"Keep an eye out for even more improvements"
With over 80% of all PS5 and PS4 purchases made through the PS Store this past quarter, you can see why Sony’s storefront is a massive point of importance for the platform holder. The problem is, it’s got a long way to go before it catches up to much better digital storefronts, like the gold-standard...
News Ghost of Yotei Spotlights the Yari Spear in Latest PS5 Gameplay Clip
Pointed stick
Last week, Sony and Sucker Punch shared a brief video, highlighting one of the weapons you'll get to wield in Ghost of Yotei when it launches in October. That first video was about the kusarigama, and now, we have a brief video about the yari — a spear type weapon that forms part of Atsu's arsenal. It looks no less violent of...
News Sucker Punch's Art Department Has Gone Extra Hard with PS5's Ghost of Yotei
New enemy designs drop jaws
Ghost of Yotei will take you on an unforgettable journey across Japan’s iconic Hokkaido region, as you assume the role of Atsu and seek out the so-called Yotei Six. And we’ve got our best glimpse of them yet courtesy of some incredible artwork uploaded to the game’s official PlayStation.com page. Sucker Punch...
News Death Stranding 2 Delivers Five Hour PS Plus Trial Next Week
Premium package
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will be the next PS5 game to get a fully playable trial through PS Plus Premium. Kojima Productions' latest only released a couple of months back — exclusively on Sony's current-gen system — so this is a somewhat timely follow-up. If you're yet to be sold on the story-driven, traversal-heavy...
Sorry, Nintendo
In an amusing wrinkle, the upcoming live action The Legend of Zelda movie’s snagged an official X (or Twitter) account – and it’s currently only following PlayStation and Sony Pictures. The latter makes sense, of course, because this movie’s being made by Sony Pictures – but we do think it’s moderately humorous that...
News Halo 3: ODST Content Teased for Helldivers 2, Even on PS5
Drop pod, theme song spotted
Arrowhead Studios seems to be teasing Halo 3: ODST content for Helldivers 2, as the popular co-op shooter makes the jump to Xbox Series X|S at the end of the month. At the end of a newly uploaded trailer, titled Bring the Boom, a drop pod can be seen landing in a city at night, which very closely resembles the overall...
Guide Last Chance to Buy These 99+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Huge Summer Sale
PS5 and PS4 games going cheap we recommend
PS Store's massive Summer Sale is here, and as you'd expect, it's stuffed with thousands of discounts across PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons. The sale runs until 13th August 2025, so you've only a short time left to take advantage. While it's great that there are so many items included, it can be an awful...
