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TodayMon, 29th Jun 2026
News GTA 6 Not Expected to Run at 60fps on Any PS5 Console
It's looking unlikely
It’s the biggest ‘will they, won’t they’ in games right now: will GTA 6 run at 60fps? Tech experts Digital Foundry, speaking broadly about the game’s latest info drop, aren’t expecting it on base PS5 or PS5 Pro. Given the complicated nature of the sequel’s open world, the boffins believe the game’s performance...
News Sony Tiptoes Over PS6 Release Date, But Insists It Won't Just Follow Xbox
Keep on guessing
When's the PS6 going to launch? Outside of asking how ridiculously expensive the next-gen console's (probably) going to be, that's the all-important question right now. There's quite a lot of conflicting information floating around, as analysts seem torn on whether Sony is prepared to hold the PS6 back for any extended amount of...
News PS5 Pro Adds Extra Shine to Your Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Remake
PS5 Pro supported detailed by Ubisoft
Now less than two weeks away from launch, Ubisoft has uploaded the exact specs you can expect from every graphical mode present in Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced on PS5. To cut to the chase, you can go from 30FPS to 60FPS — and potentially in between — while maintaining a 4K resolution and some level...
Rumour Naughty Dog Chose to Remake The Last of Us 1 for PS5 Instead of Uncharted 1
Lost treasure
Sony and Naughty Dog get a lot of stick for how much focus they put on The Last of Us, but it seems as though they at least entertained the idea of revisiting Uncharted. Speaking on the Sacred Symbols podcast, YouTuber Michael Kemp — who made that video dissecting Amy Hennig's version of
News Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Already Looks Amazing in Bloodthirsty Trailer
Here we go again
The first real trailer for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 has just dropped, and it's fair to say that this second season is already a damn good time. This fresh teaser introduces the anime's four main characters — none of them returning from the first season — as they try to carve out a typically brutal existence on the streets of...
News SNK, We Really Need to Talk About Art of Fighting 3 and the NEO GEO Premium Selection
Steamin' mad
I know port begging is broadly frowned upon and for good reason, but when it comes to game preservation perhaps we should make an exception? Oh, who am I kidding – I just want to rant about The Path of the Warrior: Art of Fighting 3 R which is the latest addition to SNK’s NEO GEO Premium Selection. Like the other games in this...
News Fist of the North Star's Kenshiro Is a Fatal Fury Character Right Now
You're already dead
Back when Fist of the North Star’s Kenshiro was showcased for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves without a trailer earlier in the month, I suspected he’d be a shadow drop. And so here we are: he’s out right now if you want to give him a try. Mangaka Tetsuo Hara confirmed the news in a special video message, which I’ve...
News Virtua Fighter Crossroads' Insane PS5 Production Values Bring All the Hype
Meet the mysterious Bakunawa Killer
It’s been a weekend of awesome fighting game reveals, but the Bakunawa Killer from Virtua Fighter Crossroads may have stolen the show. With story being a central part of RGG Studio’s reboot, this trailer leans heavily into the narrative vibes, as protagonist Cielo Salinas and returning character Pai Chan hunt...
News Sony Can't Stop Hinting at the Portable Nature of PS6
Meeting players' evolving needs
It’s becoming increasingly obvious at this point that the PS6 will have a portable element. Exactly how Sony is going to deliver this remains to be seen, but if you read between the lines of everything it’s saying, it keeps reiterating that one of its goals with the next generation is to expand out of the living...
"We prioritise our creators"
There's simply no escaping the influence of AI these days, and although Sony hasn't been quite as bullish about the technology as some of its industry peers, it was only a matter of time until the Japanese giant started banging on about its potential. As part of a new Q&A summary taken from a recent business meeting,...
News No Drop-Off in PS5 Demand Despite Price Increases, Says Sony
The evidence suggests otherwise
The multiple price increases that have made the base PS5 a $650 box have not resulted in any sort of drop in "customer demand", according to Sony. In a recent Q&A session with investors, Sony was asked about its thinking on console pricing, its profitability, and how it is approaching the costs of a PS6. It starts...
News Acclaimed PS5 RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Surpasses Another Big Sales Milestone
Making a lot of Groschen
Developer Warhorse Studios has announced another major sales milestone for its beloved medieval RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The sequel has now exceeded 6 million copies sold: The team shares its gratitude for reaching "6 million Henrys" in the above post on its socials. "Thank you for being a part of this...
Random Deadpool Pulls the Most Insane PlayStation Reference in New PS5 Fighter
"Random bullsh*t, go"
Fans have discovered possibly the most insane PlayStation reference as part of Deadpool’s moveset in upcoming PS5 and PC fighter Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. In the latest trailer, as he beats down Star-Lord, he performs an aerial move where he shouts out, “Random bullsh*t, go!”
News Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, Dynasty Warriors Publisher Has a Mysterious New 'Action' IP in the Works
Project 'FUJI' outed
Being the publisher behind properties like Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, Dynasty Warriors, Wo Long, and more, it's safe to say Koei Tecmo loves its action games. And so it's not a huge shock to learn that the company's cooking up a new action title. This mystery project, currently named 'FUJI', has been outed by a Japanese government...
News Ghost of Yotei Fronts New Japanese Tourism Push with Tours and Merch
Visit the locations, buy local crafts
Towns near the real-life Mount Yotei are continuing to leverage the popularity of Ghost of Yotei to attract tourists to the area by providing tours inspired by the real-life locations featured in the PS5 game. When Ghost of Yotei came to PS5, tours around the Hokkaido region were using the game's name in their...
Guide These 7+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (29th-5th July)
Monopoly! Momento! More!
Remember when I said last week was looking like the slowest week of the year for PS5. Well, I mean, I guess I was right because there's more to choose from this time. That said, I'm really struggling to pull out a particular highlight. Perhaps Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains may take your fancy? Here's everything...
News PS5, PC Fighter Marvel Tokon Reveals Three Last Heroes, and an Open Beta Is Coming Soon
The gang's all here
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has finally unveiled the last remaining characters joining its launch roster with its latest trailer. The final team is the Samurai Outriders, led by the previously-announced Ghost Rider, and he's joined by Blade, Loki, and Deadpool. Check them out below: "The Samurai Outriders are a group of dark...
News Bob Is Back and Bigger Than Ever in Tekken 8 on PS5
Here's your first taste
Bandai Namco has released the first gameplay footage of Tekken 8 returnee Bob, who’s “bigger than ever” according to his garish tracksuit. The blonde haired beefcake was first introduced in Tekken 6, and returns here with a clutch of cheeseburgers and some onigiri in hand. I’d never considered those two as a...
Guide Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls: All Confirmed Characters and Stages
Ready, fight
A fighting game is only as strong as its character roster, and with almost 100 years of comic book history to pull from, Arc System Works and PlayStation’s upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is sure to have one of the most hyped line-ups in recent memory. We’ll be updating and compiling this page with every announcement as it...
News This PS5 Open World Game Is Adding an Entire Fantasy RPG as an Extra Activity
Sure, okay
I’m a little stunned by the latest update to NTE, scheduled to release on 8th July. Fans will know the GTA-inspired open world launched earlier this year with a variety of activities, ranging from racing to shop management. But its next addition is an entire fantasy RPG named ‘999 Nights’ (irritatingly pronounced ‘One Thousand...
News PS5 Dominates Xbox for Single Player Games, New Data Suggests
PlayStation gamers prefer playing with themselves
According to Chris Dring, the editor of The Game Business, AAA single player games sell about 75%-80% of their copies on the PS5 compared to Xbox Series X|S at launch, based on global sales data. It’s not a massively shocking statistic, considering the install base for Sony’s console is over 93...
YesterdaySun, 28th Jun 2026
News These 4 New Challengers Are Coming to Some of PS5's Best Fighting Games
Ready, fight
The annual EVO fighting game championships are taking place in LA right now, which means we’re seeing a bunch of announcements trickle out of the event. While I’d expect more major reveals on the final day later tonight, several new character announcements and gameplay trailers have dropped over the past 48 hours for a variety of...
News Hyped Avatar Fighting Game Adds These 5 Characters After PS5 Launch
Here comes the next challenger
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is definitely a smaller scale brawler, but it’s got a lot of buzz behind it. And this weekend at Evo, the game – recently delayed slightly to 23rd July – has confirmed its Year 1 Pass of DLC fighters. The lineup is as follows: Uncle Iroh Ty Lee Lin Beifong Bolin Here’s...
Rumour PS6 Costs Sony Almost $1,000 to Make Right Now
Buckle up
Hardware snoop KeplerL2 predicts the PS6 may cost about $960 to assemble right now. You may recall he previously tipped a $760 Bill of Materials (BoM) earlier in the year and was bullish about a subsidised $699 launch price for the platform. But in an updated post today, the sneak – who’s accurately leaked a lot of console news over...
Saturday27th Jun 2026
Feature Going Platinum: This Black and White PS5 Gem Is Full of Colour, Character, and Fun Trophies
Gotta hand it Toem
Platinum Trophy #30: Toem Date Earned: 11th September 2021 Dopamine Index: stars:4 As a Brit, am I allowed to write a feature this week without mentioning the heatwave? I feel like I have to. It has nothing to do with Toem, or earning Trophies, but it's relatable, isn't it? Blimey, hasn't it been hot these last few days?...
News Sony Will Permanently Delete 550+ Movies You Already Paid For
"I won't be back"
If you own a movie on a Blu-ray, short of someone breaking into your house and running off with it, you own it forever. That’s not the case with digital purchases, of course, and this latest story is a timely reminder of why some PS5 fans are so frustrated with Rockstar’s decision to ship GTA 6 as a code in a box. If you’re...
Talking Point Is GTA 6's Dodgy Ultimate Edition a Deal-Breaker?
Shop till you drop
It's common knowledge, but GTA 6 pre-orders opened this week. That's right, we're now one step closer to the reality of Rockstar's latest actually releasing in November. The hype has been abundantly clear to see — it's all any gaming website has posted about for the last 72 hours. God only knows how many pre-orders the title's...
News Microsoft Responds to Reports of GTA 6 PS5 Pre-Orders Trouncing Xbox
"People should wait for real data"
GTA 6 isn’t a PS5 exclusive, but Sony’s marketing team is going to give the impression that it is. And it looks like its work is already reaping dividends: IGN data claims PS5 pre-orders of Rockstar’s latest are outpacing the Xbox version by 6:1. If true, that’s significantly greater than the difference...
News GTA 6 PS5 Disc Hopes Seemingly Dashed by Rockstar Source
Flying disc
GTA 6 will launch without a Blu-ray disc, causing frustration among physical fans. Rockstar hasn’t cited a reason for its decision to ship the most anticipated game of the generation as a code in a box, but the likelihood is to avoid leaks, which surely would have happened if retailers broke street dates. As a result of that, there...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 639
It's hot in here
I know us Europeans get a bad rep for complaining about seemingly modest temperatures in comparison to other parts of the world, but I have to say the UK heat just hits different. I’ve been to places like Singapore and Malaysia during peak highs, and I don’t think I sweated anywhere near as much as this last week. Geez! Jamie...
News Sony Will Continue to Chase Live Service Dream, Despite Mostly Disastrous Execution to Date
"It's what attracts users on a global level"
Sony has had some success with live service, but in a week where it gutted Bungie, the team it bought for $3.7 billion with the intention of establishing a ‘Live Service Centre of Excellence’, it’s hard to sa
Friday26th Jun 2026
News PlayStation Boss Drops Biggest Hint Yet That PS6 Will Have a Portable Console
Manufacturer wants to "meet changing lifestyles"
PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino has given his biggest hint yet that the PS6 will include a portable model. This has been an open secret for some time now, with many reliable sources speculating the manufacturer’s next-gen console will come in two forms: one stationary designed for television use...
News Major Retailer Warns of PS5 Console Shortages in Light of GTA 6
More demand than supply
This holiday season will be very interesting to follow; not only are PS5 consoles more expensive than ever, but the biggest game of the generation, GTA 6, is on the way this November. These two facts are somewhat intertwined, as there will be many people looking to pick up a PS5 so they can play the latest Grand Theft Auto...
News Tekken! Cartoon Presents Bandai Namco's Fighting Game Series Like Never Before
Teaser trailer revealed
Bandai Namco has unveiled Tekken! Cartoon, and it looks unlike any other project related to the historic fighting game franchise. Check out the teaser trailer below: "Your favorite #TEKKEN characters are coming out of the ring and into the cartoon world," reads the brief description for the trailer. "Keep an eye on our...
News Price Hiked PS5 Endures Sony's Worst May in Over 25 Years
A worrying month
Spiralling hardware costs look poised to do untold damage to the games industry, with the recently price hiked PS5 forcing Sony to endure its worst May since 2000 in the United States. According to Circana data shared by Mat Piscatella, PS5 registered a terrifying 58% slide in unit sales year-over-year, and a 43% drop in spending...
News The Physical PS5 Release of This Ghibli-Esque Cosy Game Will Come with a Cookbook
Out on 20th August
As a fan of Kiki’s Delivery Service, I’ve been keeping a close eye on The Witch’s Bakery ever since it was announced. This upcoming cosy sim set in Paris sees you assume the role of Lunne, a young witch who sets up shop in the heart of the French capital. The gameplay promises a blend of bakery management, city...
Feature 20+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale
Something for the weekend
Sony has introduced a new sale on the PS Store, discounting a select batch of games in a Weekend Offer. As the name suggests, these discounts are only sticking around over this weekend, running from 26th to 29th June, 2026. We've put together a list of games you may be interested in while they're going cheap. Currently...
News GTA 6 Screenshots Unlikely to Be Running Real-Time on PS5, Tech Experts Warn
Reality check
If you’ve been in the gaming enthusiast arena for a long time, you’ll be familiar with the phrase ‘bullshots’. We don’t hear it very often anymore – I did a quick search through the Push Square archives, and I haven’t used it in a headline since 2016 – but for those who don’t know it basically refers to screenshots...
News 208-Page Wolverine PS5 Art Book to Include 'Never-Before-Seen' Concepts and More
Out in November
As with the Marvel’s Spider-Man games, Insomniac has once again teamed up with Dark Horse on a 208-page Marvel’s Wolverine art book which will go behind-the-scenes on the upcoming PS5 exclusive. Featuring insight and commentary from journalist Alex Forbes-Calvin, you can expect “full-colour, never-before-seen concept art...
News Romeo Is a Dead Man Getting Hotline Miami Crossover, Photo Mode in Free PS5 Update
Romeo's Updated, Man
Earlier in the year, PS5 got one of its most bonkers action games with Romeo Is a Dead Man from Grasshopper Manufacture. Now, it's getting its first big (and free) content update. Coming soon to PS5, the update's main attractions are a new Photo mode and a crossover with the brilliant Hotline Miami. The trailer begins by...
News Silent Hill F Gets a Dose of PS5's Fatal Frame in New Cosmetics Update
Use the Mio Amakura outfit for free
A free PS5 update for Silent Hill F has added the option to customise protagonist Hinako with a new costume inspired by the main character of the recent Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake. Live now, the outfit can be equipped at any Hokora in the game via the Change Costume tab. Both games represent strong...
Guide All PS Plus Games Available Now
Every PS Plus game, updated in one place
We’re tracking every PS Plus game available now, so you always know exactly what’s included in your tier of Sony’s subscription service. This page lists all current PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, and
News Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Directed by the Man Who Transformed the Original Game
New gameplay shows all
As you may already know, Dragon's Dogma creator and Capcom legend Hideaki Itsuno departed the company back in 2024, leading many fans to believe that Dragon's Dogma 2 — which he directed — would never receive the post-launch support that it deserved. But of course, Dr
News Onimusha: Way of the Sword's September Release Date Hasn't Changed, Despite Rumours
New gameplay revealed
Earlier this month, there were rumours circling with regards to Onimusha: Way of the Sword's release date. A renewed retail listing had people thinking that Capcom was going to bring the game's launch forward to the 4th September — three whole weeks ahead of its previously planned 25th September date. But that's not the...
News Bungie Loses 292 Full-Time Staff in Heavy Round of Layoffs
Destiny 2 "fell short of expectations"
Destiny 2 developer and PlayStation first-party studio Bungie has today confirmed news that it is to undergo yet another round of layoffs as it reorganises the team, having finished working on content for the looter shooter. In a social media statement, the developer shared there'll be a "reduction in force"...
Thursday25th Jun 2026
News Uh Oh: This Coin Pusher Roguelike Could Be 2026's Balatro on PS5
I'm in trouble
Poker isn't for everyone, but maybe the old arcade classic, the coin pusher, is more up your street? If that's the case, I have some good news for you (or bad, depending on your perspective): Raccoin, a roguelike coin pusher game, is coming to PS5 later this year. Published by Playstack — which also brought us Balatro — and...
News Bungie Boss Gone After 'Significant' Layoffs at Sony Studio
Ex-Guerrilla veteran steps up
Bungie boss Justin Truman is out, after the Washington studio confirmed it’s laying off a “significant” number of staff earlier today. The total number of job losses hasn’t been disclosed, but scuttlebutt pegs it at anywhere up to 400 employees, which is roughly half of the team. [Update: The
News Worrying News for PS6, as Memory Prices Tipped to Double by End of 2027
It's over
There’s a sobering statement in Microsoft’s post about today’s Xbox Series X|S price increases: “Console storage and memory prices have increased by more than 2.5x and we expect another doubling by the fall of 2027.” This concerning news comes on a day when even Apple has been forced to raise the price of various MacBook and...
News Don't Worry, Bub, Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Physical Version Has a Disc in the Box
This is gonna be a thing now
If you were wondering if other major games will follow GTA 6's lead when it comes to its physical copies, you can rest assured that's not the case — at least for Marvel's Wolverine. Rockstar's upcoming open world action game will be available to buy physically, but the box won't contain a disc, opting for a download...
News Yakuza Dev's Stranger Than Heaven Was First Planned as a Full Trilogy of Games
Stranger danger
Stranger Than Heaven is set to be the most ambitious game that RGG Studio has made in a long time. This is mostly down to the fact that its story spans a whopping 50 years, following main character Makoto Daito's steady rise to infamy. Structurally, the title's set across five different and distinct time periods. These time periods...
