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Tuesday2nd Jun 2026
News Control Resonant Is Yet Another September 2026 Release, New Trailer Confirms
Too many games
September 2026 is getting seriously packed, as now Remedy has confirmed it will also be putting out Control Resonant during that month. It'll be releasing on the same day as Silent Hill: Townfall, 24th September, and you can catch the new trailer above. Manhattan is under attack by otherworldly forces. Humanity's only shot at...
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 The Silent Hill PS5 Streak Continues in Townfall, Out on 24th September
New age rating uploaded ahead of livestream
Ahead of today's State of Play livestream, Silent Hill: Townfall has picked up its official ESRB age rating on the board's official website. This could suggest the indie take on the Konami horror series will receive an update tonight, potentially including a final PS5 release date. The game has received a...
News There's a Dino Crisis in The Lost Wild, Out on PS5 in 2027
Survival horror dinosaur game confirmed for PS5
Indie heavyweight Annapurna Interactive has revealed The Lost Wild, a "first-person survival horror game" that focuses on dinosaurs. Check out the announcement trailer above, with a PS5 version launching next year. Rather than behave like monsters, the idea behind The Lost Wild is the dinosaurs act...
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,...
Live Watch Sony's PS5 State of Play Here (June 2026)
Wolverine! Intergalactic? God of War?
This is it, folks – this is the big one. Well, that’s what we’re all hoping for anyway. February 2026’s State of Play was a barnstormer, and Sony’s been building up to this June 2026 instalment even harder. We know it’ll open with Marvel’s Wolverine, but beyond that, there’ll be 60 minutes of...
News One of the Best Retro Action Games on PS5 Is Getting a Sequel
Short circuit
Retro side-scrolling fans, listen up: the superb Gravity Circuit is getting a PS5 sequel in 2027. Made once again by Finnish studio Domesticated Ant Games – I have to say, that’s one helluva developer name – the release promises more pitch-perfect action platforming, with two protagonists allowing you to pick your playstyle...
News PS5's New College Football Game Will Get Its Full Reveal This Week
Touching down imminently
EA Sports will raise the curtain on the next entry in its wildly successful College Football series later this week, which is already in its third year. While details are being kept under wraps until Thursday, 4th June, EA’s Evan Dexter said to expect the game to reflect “the modern era of college football more...
News You Share One Body With Multiple Souls in This Strange New PS5 Horror Game
UN:Settling
Unsettling Japanese horror, the awkwardly named UN:Me, will launch on the PS5 later this year. The game, from Tokyo-based dev historia, was previously only announced for PC, but will add Sony’s system to its launch slate when it arrives on an undetermined date in the future. The release puts you in control of a young girl who’s...
News All the Best Toy Story Games Are Coming Back with Retro Revivals on PS5
Reach for the sky
If you've any nostalgia for Toy Story's interesting history of video games, I have some great news for you. The retro experts at Digital Eclipse are reviving many of the best titles associated with the Disney/Pixar classics, with two projects set to release on PS5 and PS4 later this year. First up, we have Toy Story: Retro...
News Bethesda Needs You to Test Its PS5 Version of Fallout 76 Before Launch
Free PS5 test version for current owners
Bethesda is finally putting out a native PS5 version of Fallout 76, but before it does, the publisher would love for you to run some public tests on it. Anyone who already owns the game will be able to download a free PS5 "test version" of it later this month, with a view to launching the final version "later...
News Overlooked PS5 Action RPG Scarlet Nexus Tops 2 Million Sales, Sparking Sequel Talk
Psychic damage
Scarlet Nexus has just topped 2 million sales, almost five whole years after its release in 2021. Previously, it was reported that the title had sold 1 million copies in its first year, so it's managed to gradually double that number in the time that's followed. Obviously, a lot of those sales will have been down to discounts and...
News You've Got to Give This Hand Drawn Gem a Shot on PS5, Free Demo Out Now
Pure Goldman
The Eternal Life of Goldman is one of the most promising platformers out there, and you can try it out for yourself right now on PS5, courtesy of a free demo. This game's been getting people excited ever since it was first announced back in 2024. Its striking hand animated style continues to wow, and its gameplay has always looked...
News Waiting for Titanfall 3? The Dev Behind Splitgate May Have Something for You
Empulse announced
1047 Games, the studio behind the portal-based arena shooter Splitgate, has announced its next project, and it's something a little different. It's called Empulse, and it's another multiplayer shooter, only this time it's taking a lot of inspiration from the fan-favourite Titanfall series. The cinematic announcement trailer below...
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 Clutch Is a New PS5 Open World Racer from Ex Forza Horizon Devs
Full reveal at Summer Game Fest
Maverick Games, a new studio made up of former Forza Horizon developers, has announced its debut project: Clutch. This is a "cinematic open-world action-driving game" that'll feature both traditional circuit races and "action-packed underground race-and-chase sandbox gameplay where speed and style meet high-stakes...
News Crimson Desert DLC in Development, Second Content Roadmap Revealed
New additions between July and September
Pearl Abyss has today shared another roadmap detailing the free content updates it has planned for Crimson Desert in the coming months. Having delivered on everything it promised to now, a second timeline reveals what it's got in store from now until September. In addition to the free updates, an official...
News June 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
The fully yoked edition of PS Plus
With the major State of Play livestream set to take place later today, you can occupy yourself between now and then with the latest line-up of monthly PS Plus Essential games. The three new PS5, PS4 titles are available now in the UK and across Europe, with the USA gaining access later in the day. Here are the PS...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for June 2026?
All the dates, times, and details you need
With the summer season of video game announcements, Sony has announced when it'll be hosting its next grand State of Play livestream. This is expected to be a substantial showcase from PlayStation, so excitement is quite high. On this page, we reveal what time is PlayStation's State of Play for June 2026,...
Hands On Civ 7's Big Free PS5 Update Feels Like a Soft Relaunch
Test of time
Civilization 7 has had a rocky start since its initial release in February last year. When I first reviewed it, I said the game’s biggest innovation over its predecessors – being forced to play a different civilization during each of the game’s three major ages – would also be its most divisive. This came true, with many...
News Push Your PS5 Pro to the Limit with PSSR2 Update for F1 25's New DLC
Vroooom
F1 25 has always made good use of the PS5 Pro, but Codemasters is improving the image quality in the release’s upcoming 2026 Season Update. Due out later this week, on 3rd June, the DLC pack will incorporate native PSSR2 support, resulting in “more performance and a higher quality image”. Speaking on the PS Blog, Technical Producer...
Monday1st Jun 2026
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 –...
New bill proposes stricter rules
Stop Killing Games, the consumer movement which has hit headlines several times over the past year, has landed its biggest win yet. Last week, the California State Assembly passed the ‘Protect Our Games’ act, bringing the campaign a step closer to its goal. But it still faces stiff resistance from industry b
News 007 First Light Only Behind Resident Evil Requiem for UK's Biggest Physical Launch of 2026
For England, James
It was inevitable, really, but 007 First Light has made a very strong debut on the UK's physical games chart. It's number one, dethroning LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. According to Chris Dring of The Game Business, it's the country's "second biggest launch of the year" with Resident Evil Requiem being first...
News PS5's First Ever Official Speakers Promise 'Lifelike Audio in a Portable Form Factor'
No date or price yet, though
Sony is aggressively expanding on its suite of accessories, as detailed earlier today with the FlexStrike arcade stick and new 27” PlayStation monitor. But one product which will be of interest to many are the new Pulse Elevate wireless speakers.
News Sony's FlexStrike Fight Stick Launches Alongside PS5, PC Fighter Marvel Tokon This August
Release date and price revealed
Sony has revealed new details on some of its upcoming PlayStation accessories, including pricing and release dates for its fight stick and gaming monitor. The fight stick, named FlexStrike, was announced last year, and it's a wireless model compatible with both PS5 and PC. It comes with a sling carry case, and we...
News Sony's $350 Official PS5 Monitor Has a Very Cool Gimmick for Gamers
Pre-orders open this week
Sony says more and more players are beginning to bring their games out of the living room, and that’s the inspiration behind its latest 1440p IPS monitor. Due out in the US and Japan only on 27th August, this new panel comes with a very unique gimmick for PS5 owners: a DualSense docking station that you can use to charge...
Webnetic getting the boot
Sony has waged war on shovelware, and has thus far eliminated thousands of low-effort, low-quality games from PS Store. Now, it seems potentially thousands more will be removed very soon. Publisher Webnetic has announced its library of games will not be available on PlayStation in the coming days, though in its statement,...
News 007 First Light PS5 Cost a Fortune to Make, But It Was Worth It
Denmark's biggest ever entertainment export
You can feel the budget pouring out of the screen while you play 007 First Light, so I’m not overly surprised to learn the game cost around $200 million to make. Danish media is reporting the release is the country’s most expensive entertainment export ever, costing an eye-watering 1.3 billion kroner...
News PS5 Fans Hopeful a Countdown Clock Is Teasing a Big State of Play
Now we wait
The entire PlayStation fanbase is hoping for a big State of Play this week – and we’ve already explained why we think it’s important. And I think between the earlier than usual announcement of the event and the par
News Bloober Team's Cronos: Lazarus Leaks Ahead of This Week's Showcases
Could be a new game or DLC
Following a tease back in April, the new content Cronos content Bloober Team has in store appears to be called Cronos: Lazarus. The title has appeared in an IGN article sharing games that'll be part of the outlet's live shows around Summer Game Fest, and developer Bloob
Guide These 12+ PS5, PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (1st-7th June)
Gothic 1 Remake! The 7th Guest Remake! More!
The crazy PS5 release schedule had to slow down at some point, and so here we are. This is probably the quietest week in recent memory. It doesn’t mean there’s nothing to look forward to, though, with Gothic 1 Remake the clear standout. Here's everything coming out this week. New PS5 Games This...
News Following Harada's Exit, Tekken 8 Has Now Also Lost its Game Director
Kohei Ikeda walks
There's a lot of movement around Tekken 8 at the moment, whether that's the game itself or the people working on it. Most notably, Tekken legend Katsuhiro Harada left Bandai Namco not too long ago, and now, game director Kohei Ikeda, is following suit. With 20 years at the publisher under his belt, he's been working on the...
News Blood Message Brings Uncharted-Like Action to Summer Game Fest
Next look comes one year after reveal
Promising action title Blood Message is the first game confirmed to be appearing in the Summer Game Fest livestream taking place this Friday, 5th June. From the Naraka: Bladepoint team 24 Entertainment, the game was fi
Rumour Onimusha Adds to Stacked September 2026 PS5 Release Line-Up
Way of the Sword set for 25th Sep launch
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has been suggested as another PS5 game that is about to add to the crowded September 2026 release calendar. According to the same social media leaker who posted the logo for Rayman Legends: Retold online, the next title out of Capcom will launch on 25th September 2026. The user...
News State of Play's Special Alamo Drafthouse Menu Has Leaked, and Here's What Sony's Cooking
Hope you're hungry, bub
We’ve shared our predictions for PS5’s upcoming State of Play, but let’s hope Sony can keep the actual announcements under wraps until the livestream airs on 2nd June. It’s more fun that way, right? One thing we’re not too upset about leaking is the special menu at Alamo Drafthouse showings of the broadcast. You...
Sunday31st May 2026
Feature 17 PS5 Predictions for State of Play June 2026
The future of play
There's been talk of a summer State of Play for a good while, and luckily, Sony put an end to the speculation with the official announcement. It's heading our way in just a few days, on 2nd June 2026, and it seems like a biggie. With a runtime of more than an hour, confirmation that Marvel's Wolverine will be kicking things off,...
Guide 007 First Light Guide: Complete 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
Where to find all 92 collectibles in 007 First Light
In our 007 First Light guide, we'll be sharing a walkthrough of all collectibles locations, as there are many of them to find throughout James Bond's globetrotting adventure. Below you'll find pages taking you through all chapters containing collectibles, explaining how and where to find them so...
News Wuthering Waves' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab Looks Stunning
Once more to Night City
If anything’s going to draw you towards gacha game Wuthering Waves, surely it’s this stunning Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration, due out on 8th June as part of v3.4. Inspired by Netflix’s anime spin-off, you’ll be able to pull for 5-Star crossover Resonators Lucy and Rebecca, who look they’ve stepped right out...
News Wolverine PS5 Pre-Orders Expected to Open Next Week, After State of Play
Almost time, bub
With the game officially out in a little over three months, it feels like the right time for Marvel’s Wolverine marketing to get underway properly. And following a blowout at next week’s State of Play on 2nd June, it looks like Sony’s finally getting ready to take pre-orders for the PS5 exclusive. Fans on social media have...
Saturday30th May 2026
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2026?
Plus or minus?
June 2026's PS Plus Essential games have been revealed, but are they everything you ever wanted? As always, that's what we're here to find out. Unfortunately, I can see this selection being more than a little divisive. That's primarily because all three titles share a focus on some kind of multiplayer, be it co-op or competitive —...
News Free PS5 Upgrade Codes Sent to The Outer Worlds Owners After Obsidian Cock Up
Developer provides Spacer's Choice Edition on PS5
Things can never just be simple, can they? After developer Obsidian confirmed it's providing free PS5 upgrades to the Spacer's Choice Edition of The Outer Worlds for PS4 owners starting yesterday, it turns out the process isn't nearly as straightforward as it seemed. What owners of the base PS4 and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 635
Heating up
How are you all enjoying the heat, then? It’s not even summer yet and it’s already scorching outside. And let me tell you: my PS5 Pro is making sure it tells me about it. Aaron Bayne: I reckon this weekend I'll dig into the TacSim stuff now that I've rolled credits in 007 First Light. Jamie O'Neill: I'm still away from home,...
"It was a miss"
I saw some debate earlier today that, in response to its uncertainty around exclusivity, Microsoft may not show PS5 platform logos during its Xbox Showcase next week. Its broadcast, scheduled for 7th June, will include various first-party and third-party games, like Halo: Campaign Evolved and Fable. Both games have been confirmed...
News Rayman Leaks Just Won't Stop, Xbox Outs 4K Edition of Origins
French fancy
As mentioned earlier in my piece about Rayman Legends Retold, the excellent Rayman Origins is also getting a remaster. The re-release – which hasn’t been officially acknowledged by Ubisoft just yet – will be subtitled Enhanced Edition, and will repurpose the PS3 original with 4K, 60fps presenta
Friday29th May 2026
Review Mina the Hollower (PS5) - Masterpiece for Many, But Not for Me
Anything but a hollow experience
Over a decade since Yacht Club Games made its mark on the indie scene with Shovel Knight, the studio is finally back with its next big nod to retro games, Mina the Hollower. Instead of going the 2D platformer route again, Mina the Hollower lives and dies on the melding of 2D Zelda exploration with Souls mechanics,...
News Fable PS5 Delayed, Moved Away from GTA 6 for the 'Dedicated Moment It Deserves'
More at Xbox Showcase next week
Fable, the highly anticipated Xbox RPG confirmed for PS5, will not release in 2026 as previously planned. In a statement, publisher Microsoft said it’s moving the Playground developed release to February 2027, where it “can have the dedicated moment it deserves”. A “major new look” at the game wil
News These 5+ PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in June 2026
Sorry to see you go
After a spate of delistings and server shutdowns in March and April, June 2026 is looking a lot more relaxed on the PS Store. Of course, as is pretty much always the case, there are half-dozen or so things you need to be aware of. Here’s the upcoming schedule of potential disruption you should know about: Pinball FX (PS4):...
Rumour Rayman PS5 Remake to Feature Astro Bot, Will Be Revealed at State of Play
Look who's back
It wouldn’t be Ubisoft without a leak or 15, would it? Rumours have been swirling for days about Rayman Legends Retold, a supposed remake of the French publisher’s 2013 platformer – originally announced as a Wii U exclusive, if you recall. Reliable leaker billbil-kun says pre-orders will go live on 2nd June, although there...
Poll Will Next Week's PS5 State of Play Be the Most Viewed Ever?
Marketing masterclass
Sony’s been quietly and slowly growing the importance of State of Play for some time now, with its February 2026 broadcast quickly becoming the most viewed episode ever. But can it beat it next week? The platform h
