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Monday16th Feb 2026
News Resident Evil Requiem Is the Biggest Download in Series History on PS5
Set aside 72GB of space
You'll need to set aside a considerable amount of space when you go to download Resident Evil Requiem on PS5, as PS Store scraper PlayStation Game Size has leaked the title will be 72.88GB in size. This is the biggest install size of any Resident Evil game in history, comfortably beating the 58GB of space required to play...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3's Multiplatform Approach Won't Affect Graphics, and Here's Why
Director explains all
Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake project started life as a PlayStation-exclusive endeavour, but the games are now coming to every other major platform. The third instalment, which is yet to be given its full name, is the only game in the project that's being simultaneously developed for multiple platforms, following the...
Random Sony Surprises Couple with Free PS5 Games to Celebrate Their Wedding
For the love of the game
An Instagram post is hitting huge numbers after PlayStation sent an engaged couple a gift to celebrate their upcoming wedding. After inviting Sony to their special day, the company responded by sending them a handwritten card alongside vouchers for several PS5 games: In the video, an envelope is opened to reveal a card...
News Brand New .hack Game Announced as CyberConnect 2 Revives Classic RPG Series
Starting from ZERO
As promised, longstanding Japanese developer CyberConnect 2 has announced its mysterious 30th anniversary project... and it's actually a brand new .hack game! Officially titled .hack//ZERO, it's apparently going to be an entirely fresh start for the classic series. Platforms are yet to be confirmed, but we're assuming this isn't...
News Sony Considering PS6 Delay to 2028 or Even 2029, New Report Says
Thanks to chip demand and RAM prices
Sony is considering delaying the launch of the PS6 to 2028 or even to 2029, a new Bloomberg report claims. Adding to growing speculation of the past few months, the outlet states Sony is "considering pushing back the debut of its next PlayStation console to 2028 or even 2029, according to people familiar with...
News 'It's a Terrible First-Party Game': God of War Creator Expands on PS5 Side-Scroller Criticism
"It's an embarrassment"
After his outburst over the weekend, God of War creator David Jaffe has returned with a more measured critique of Sons of Sparta, the new Metroidvania side-scroller from Mega Cat Studios. To his credit, while this is still an expletives-laden tir
News 'Partnering with PS Studios Has Empowered Us': Sony Steps Up Investment in Kena's PS5 Sequel
A bigger and better effort
The original Kena: Bridge of Spirits was positioned as a tentpole PS5 title, and Sony put a lot of marketing behind it to ensure its success. With its upcoming sequel Scars of Kosmora, announced during last week’s State of Play, the platform holder has upped its investment, adding the title to its PS Studios portfolio...
News Metal Gear Solid 4 PS5 Has Assassin's Creed Content But No Online
Peace Walker will have online modes
The port of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to current-gen consoles raises a number of questions surrounding some of the more unique content in the game. It directly references the PS3 system, the Apple iPod is a named product, and crossover content lets Old Snake dress up as Altair from the original...
News Sony's Latest State of Play Now Officially the Most Watched Ever
Comfortably, as well
Sony’s latest State of Play is already comfortably its most watched ever, proving the format is growing in popularity. Despite only broadcasting days ago, on 12th February, the format holder’s latest livestream has already topped 3.2 million views. That’s more than 200,000 views more than the previous most-watched...
News Rainbow Six Siege's Metal Gear Solid Update Is a Match Made in Stealth Heaven on PS5, PS4
Kept you waiting, huh?
In the early-ish 2000s, dreams were made of this: Metal Gear Solid’s Solid Snake teaming up with Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher. We’re sure you can find many a fan fiction written on archived GeoCities webpages. And now it’s a reality, courtesy of Ubisoft’s live service shooter Rainbow Six Siege, where the iconic...
News These Console Classics May Have the Laziest Trophy Lists in PS5 History
Great games, garbage gongs
Let’s get the rebuttal out of the way first and foremost, because we can already sniff the comments from here: Trophies are a nice added extra, but no, they’re absolutely not the be all and end all. A great game with bad Trophies is still a great game. However, it’s perfectly reasonable to expect PS5 games launching...
News Rayman's PS5 Bundle Has Some Bugs, But They Should Get Squashed Soon
Don't worry
As reported widely across social media, if you picked up the Rayman 30th Anniversary Collection, then you may be having some issues saving your game in the Atari Jaguar and MS-DOS versions of the compilation. However, while initial reports somewhat bizarrely suggested that support for the newly released bundle had already ended, this...
Guide These 17+ PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (16th-22nd February)
Avowed! Calamity Angels! Star Trek! More!
We’re into the thick of things now, folks. Oh yes! There are a ton of new PS5 and PS4 games vying for your attention this week, including some heavy hitters, like Avowed. The latest batch of PS Plus games are also coming out, featuring Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Here’s everything on the way. New PS5,...
Sunday15th Feb 2026
News PS5's Welcome Hub Updated to Promote Sony's Forthcoming FPS
It's a Marathon, not a sprint
PS5’s landing page, the Welcome Hub, gets updated from time-to-time with new wallpapers and features. And a few weeks removed from Marathon’s release, the platform holder has refreshed it with a new background inspired by Bungie’s extraction shooter. Unfortunately, this isn’t animated and doesn’t include any...
News 'Not Likely': Spider-Man 2 Dev Crushes Xbox Port Dreams
Shocker
The lines between consoles are blurring, but it doesn’t sound like Xbox-only gamers will be enjoying Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 any time soon. While PlayStation has experimented with a splash of third-party publishing recently, most notably with live service Helldivers 2, first-party dev Insomniac has ruled out a port of its web-slinging...
News More Modes and Features for Death Stranding 2 Announced, Coming to PS5 Next Month
Out on same day as PC version
Sony is porting Death Stranding 2 to PC next month, but one of the details that appears to have gotten lost amongst the State of Play reveals is that the new version's bonus content will also be coming to PS5. From the PlayStation Blog, there are new modes and features coming that add "new challenges and rewards". It's...
Accused of false advertising
God of War: Sons of Sparta is, ostensibly, a two-player local co-op game. But there’s a catch: you need to complete the story once in single player to unlock it. While back in the PS1 and PS2 era this would have been considered a bonus feature to look forward to, some fans are absolutely furious at the feature being...
Saturday14th Feb 2026
Feature Going Platinum #12: Burly Men at Sea
Story time
Platinum Trophy #12: Burly Men At Sea Date Earned: 30th November 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:3 This instalment of Going Platinum is going to be a shorter one for a few reasons, but maybe that's quite fitting for a shorter game. Burly Men At Sea can be platinumed in an afternoon if you aren't hanging about, but that's not to say this is...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2026?
Plus or minus?
Leaked earlier in the week and then made official during PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast, the PS Plus Extra and Premium lineup for February 2026 has now been revealed... but are you happy with the games that are on offer? Let's start positive, at least: we think Extra sub
News 'One of the Worst Decisions Ever Made': God of War Creator Tears 'Total Crap' 2D Title Apart
"Who the f*ck wants to play this?"
God of War creator David Jaffe is not happy with Sons of Sparta, the newly released side-scrolling spin-off in the long-running series. In an almost 10-minute tirade, the ex-Santa Monica Studio lead tears the title to pieces, saying it’s “insulting to the fans the people who worked on the game”. While he...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 620
There will only be chaos
Phew, what a barnstorming State of Play that was, eh? We need to unwind after such an excellent show. The antidote? A weekend of gaming, of course! Jamie O'Neill: There's love for retro gaming in the air this Valentine's Day, as I'm downloading the Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection. Sending cheers to Sammy for letting...
Friday13th Feb 2026
Feature 10+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Weekend Offer Sale
Something for the weekend
Sony is going hard on the discounts lately, and now there's a new Weekend Offer sale on the PS Store, just in case you didn't have enough to consider already. As the name suggests, you only have from now until Monday 16th February to take advantage, so you might as well have a quick look, yeah? It's a deal with fewer...
News PlayStation Fans Delighted with New State of Play, Already the Most Popular One Ever
82% of readers thought showcase was good
It is fair to say Push Square attracts a hardcore PlayStation audience, where single player titles are kind and any sort of online multiplayer effort is scoffed at. Many livestreams have come and gone, where the overwhelming feeling from our readers is one of disappointment. For once, however, that's not the...
News Some of SEGA's Retro Revivals May Release within the Next Year
Four "mainstay IPs" incoming
You might recall that, a couple of years ago, SEGA announced many new games at once in an effort to revive many of its beloved franchises. So far, only one of those games has made it to market — Shinobi: Art of Vengeance — while the rest remain under wraps for now. However, in SEGA's latest earnings report,...
News God of War, Helldivers 2, More Are Getting Official Action Figures Starting This Year
PlayStation partners with McFarlane Toys
PlayStation is leaning into merch once again, and this time, it's partnered up with toymaker McFarlane Toys. The company has announced a new range of official PlayStation franchise action figures. The press release says the toys boast "ultra-articulation" and will come with "an assortment of accessories"...
News Darwin's Paradox Cosplays as Metal Gear Solid in Playable Demo, Available Now on PS5
Release date also announced
We've been curious to try out Konami's cute octopus platformer action game, Darwin's Paradox, and fortunately, the publisher has seen fit to release a playable demo. It's available now on PS5, and in a fun twist, the demo is a crossover with the Metal Gear Solid series. Take a look at what we mean in the below trailer:...
News John Wick PS5 Game Has an Original Story That's Part of the Canon, Movie Director Involved
He knows gun-fu
In case you missed it, a brand new John Wick game has been announced for PS5. While the popular action movie franchise has dipped its toe into the gaming world before, most notably with John Wick Hex, this upcoming title promises to be a bigger blockbuster that shares a lot more in common with the films. It's being developed by...
News Mina the Hollower PS5 Demo Is Available Now as Release Window Narrows
Try before you buy
Mina the Hollower has been a long time coming, but developer Yacht Club Games has finally provided an update — of sorts. The game's launch has been narrowed down to Spring 2026, meaning it's now only a couple of months away. Patient fans needn't wait that long, however, as a new playable demo is coming exclusively to PS5...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Hits PS5 Today, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
Physical version on 15th May
Warhorse Studios has officially announced the native PS5 version of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and it releases today, 13th February 2026. You can catch the reveal trailer above. Anyone who owns the PS4 version receives a free upgrade to the PS5 edition, which boasts 60 frames-per-second, and "enhanced visual fidelity...
News Saros Succumbs to the Pay Extra to Play Early Trend
It's catching
You’ll be able to play Saros two days early if you stump up the extra dosh for its Digital Deluxe Edition. In what is increasingly becoming a popular publisher tactic, Sony will let you play Housemarque’s new roguelite a full 48 hours before its “official” release date on 30th April if you buy its more expensive option. The...
News Last Chance to Play All These PS Plus Games Before They Expire
7 PS5, PS4 games leave the service
Sony will be delivering its monthly PS Plus Extra game refresh next week, meaning the list of departing PS5, PS4 games are close to their expiration dates. The following seven titles are on the chopping block, leaving on 17th February 2026: Carto Cult of the Lamb Rez Infinite
News Stunning PS5 Indie Game Neva Gets a Prologue DLC for Just $3
Out on 19th February
Neva, one of 2024's most beautiful PS5, PS4 indie games, is set to receive a Prologue DLC next week, as revealed in the latest State of Play livestream. The expansion releases on 19th February 2026, and it'll cost just $2.99. While it's set "years before the events of the main game", the DLC has been designed to be played after...
News Konami Has More New Castlevania Games for Series' 40th Anniversary
Belmont's Curse only the beginning
The iconic Castlevania franchise turns 40 later this year, and Konami is looking to celebrate the occasion in style. It has Belmont's Curse confirmed for release on PS5 later this year, but that's not all it'll have. A post on the Castlevania Portal Site reveals the new Metroidvania title is just the "beginning of...
Hands On God of War: Sons of Sparta Shows Real Promise with Lovely Pixel Art and Punchy Combat
Total warrior
While the impact and shock of the game's announcement was somewhat robbed by myriad rumours, God of War: Sons of Sparta is still a very welcome side project. Developed by retro specialist Mega Cat Studios in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio, this is a full-on, side-scrolling Metroidvania action game, taking place long before the...
News Fire Emblem Fans May Want to Pay Attention to Brigandine: Abyss for PS5
Based on long-running PS1 series
Naturally the PS5 will not be getting Nintendo’s new Fire Emblem game, so you may be looking for an alternative. Happinet’s Brigandine: Abyss, due out in 2026, may just tick that box. This is based on a long-running SRPG series, which started out on the PS1 all the way back in 1998. A sequel was released for...
News You're All Invited to Play Marathon's Server Slam from 26th February
PS Plus members bag weapon charms based on first-party franchises
Everyone’s invited to participate in Marathon’s server slam from 26th February through 2nd March, giving you an early opportunity to try out the title before you commit to the full thing. The open preview period – available to everyone across all platforms, including PS5 –...
Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2026?
All the PS5 news from State of Play
Sony has now hosted its first State of Play livestream for 2026, in its normal February slot. Lasting just over an hour, it's the longest State of Play showcase in history, and thus was packed full of PS5 announcements. Below, you will find all PS5 announcements from the State of Play livestream for February...
News PS5's Marvel Fighter Will Add Four More Characters, One New Stage as Year 1 DLC
Sounds fairly standard
We now know Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will launch with 20 characters when it drops on 6th August. 11 of those characters have already been announced, with Magik, Wolverine, and Danger joining the roster in yesterday’s
News 10 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2026 Announced
Full lineup now confirmed by Sony
Sony has today confirmed the full lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for February 2026, following the partial leak from earlier in the week. The reveal does indeed contain those three titles for a total of 10
News Sony's Santa Monica Studio Has Another Unannounced PS5 Project in Production
And it could be announced this year
There was some concern during yesterday’s State of Play that Santa Monica Studio’s next big project may be the God of War Trilogy Remake it announced. While undeniably exciting, we’re sure all of you would like to see something new from the studio at this point. The good news is that it’s not
News Saros Shaves Off Returnal's Rough Edges for a More Universally Appealing PS5 Roguelite
Come back stronger
Returnal is one of the best games on the PS5, but it could at times be unforgiving. You had to really buy into its roguelite gameplay in order to extract the most enjoyment from it, but pseudo-sequel Saros will be shaving off some of those rough edges in order to make the experience universally appealing. Among the improvements...
Pretty derby girls
We can think of better places to celebrate the Lunar New Year than London’s Underground, but when you’ve got a magical Oyster Card maybe it’s not so bad. In this new Year of the Horse trailer for upcoming action game Tides of Annihilation, busty heroine Gwendolyn misses the train. But it’s okay, because there’s a...
News Castlevania Finally Returns with a Brand New Game in 2026
What a horrible night to have a curse
Castlevania... is back! And fortunately, it looks like it's back with some serious style. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a brand new, traditionally-styled instalment in the classic series, and it's being developed by Konami, Evil Empire (Dead Cells, The Rogue Prince of Persia), and Motion Twin (also Dead...
News Star Wars: Galactic Racer May Be 2026's Best Substitute for WipEout on PS5
Now this is pod racing
Who’d have thought a new Star Wars-themed pod racer would have shot straight to the top of our most wanted list? You may recall Star Wars: Galactic Racer was announced a few months ago, at The Game Awards. But now we’ve got our first taste of some gameplay – and it looks great. This one is being developed by Fuse...
News This New Co-Op Stealth Action Game from ACQUIRE Brings Tenchu Vibes to PS5
Infiltrate alongside allies
As much as we loved the old Tenchu games on PS1, sometimes you need to start over to recapture the magic. That’s what veteran Japanese dev ACQUIRE appears to be doing with Yakoh Shinobi Ops, a new PS5 co-op game which can best be described as Tenchu-like. The big twist here is the four-player component, which seems...
News Pokémon Dev's Gorgeous PS5 Action RPG Beast of Reincarnation Conjures a 4th August Release
Eevee could never
Game Freak’s showing what it can achieve when unshackled from the Pokémon IP with Beast of Reincarnation. This “one person, one dog” adventure continues to impress with each subsequent showing, and now we know it’ll be available to play from 4th August on PS5. Both physical and digital versions will be available, so if...
News Konami Is So Back It's Even Making an All-New JRPG for PS5
Please be excited
A big theme of the latest State of Play centred on Konami, and just how back the iconic Japanese publisher is. Fans will recall there was a period where the company seemed more focused on Japanese gyms and pachinko than video games, but it’s now regularly churning out top-of-the-line titles, with last year’s Silent Hill F and
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for February 2026?
Give your thoughts on the latest PS5 showcase
The first State of Play livestream for 2026 is now over, bringing with it more than an hour of PS5 news and reveals from both third-parties and PlayStation Studios. Some of the biggest announcements included Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the Legends mode for Ghost of Yotei, a brand new AAA John Wick game, and...
Thursday12th Feb 2026
News Gothic Action RPG Crimson Moon Announced for PS5
Play solo or co-op
Developer ProbablyMonsters has announced Crimson Moon, an action RPG for PS5 coming in 2026. Check out the debut trailer below: Set against a gothic fantasy backdrop, the game is clearly inspired by Souls-likes, but it doesn't seem to quite be one itself. You play as a Nephilim, a half-human, half-angel charged with fighting...
News 007 First Light's PS5 Story Trailer Goes Loud Ahead of Launch
Earn the number
007 First Light looks like a bit of a dream game, doesn’t it? It’s got IO Interactive’s signature touch, with deeply replayable puzzle-like levels. But it’s also bombastic like an Uncharted – the perfect blend, in our opinion. This new trailer shows how protagonist James Bond will be thrust into the 00 Programme, where...
