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Wednesday11th Feb 2026
News PS5's Wolverine Won't Be at This Week's State of Play
Logan stall
We’ve already written our predictions for this week’s State of Play, but one game we can comfortably rule out: Marvel’s Wolverine. Writing on social media, dev Insomniac was asked when we’d get more info on Logan and the upcoming game. Its response? “Spring 2026”. Spring doesn
News Big Silent Hill News in Next Silent Hill Transmission Livestream This Week
Silent Hill: Townfall will feature
Konami has revealed its next Silent Hill Transmission, which shares the latest news and updates on the horror series, is taking place later this week, on 12th February 2026. Silent Hill: Townfall from Screen Burn (formerly No Code that made Observation) will be part of the livestream. The social media post reads:...
News Awful PS5 Dino Shooter Code Violet Will Get a Sequel... for Some Reason
It's called Code UltraViolet
Code Violet, the poor PS5 dinosaur shooter released last month, was a bad game. That doesn't mean it can't get a sequel, though, as Teamkill Media has today announced Code UltraViolet. The follow-up is possible because of the "overwhelming success" Code Violet has apparently experienced, and "the incredible support from...
Tuesday10th Feb 2026
Mini Review Dark Auction (PS5) - Compelling Visual Novel Makes Some Generative AI Missteps
X marks the trauma
In Dark Auction, it’s been three days since Noah last saw his dad His father is obsessed with collecting objects related to a World War 2 tyrant named Dictator X, and after setting off to take part in a mysterious auction he hasn’t been seen since. So, Noah decides to head to the castle where he was last seen only to get...
News No More Yakuza Kiwami Games After Kiwami 3 Story Changes, New Series Could Happen
"Kiwami 3 will be the last one"
RGG Studio won't be making new Kiwami versions of Yakuza 4 or Yakuza 5, as it's bringing the series to an end after the changes it made to the story in Yakuza Kiwami 3. Instead, the controversial changes and additions to the narrative will likely lead to a new series of Yakuza games, studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama...
News Marvel Cosmic Invasion's Huge Update Includes Free New Colour Swaps on PS5, PS4
Available now
A new update for Marvel Cosmic Invasion is available to download and install now, and fans of the beat-'em-up will definitely want to check it out. Developer Tribute Games has not only fixed bugs and made improvements, but it's also thrown in new alternative colour palettes for each hero: These colour swaps are inspired by other...
PSA This Is Your Last Chance to Grab Yakuza 3 Remastered Before Its Ridiculous Removal
Extreme measures
Just in case you didn't already know, Yakuza 3 Remastered will be delisted from digital storefronts from the 12th February, as that's when Yakuza Kiwami 3 launches. To be clear, the remaster will still technically be available to purchase after this date — but only via the expensive Yakuza Complete Series Bundle, which is priced...
News The Best Soulslike Around, Lies of P Is a Big Sales Success
Base game and DLC sell four million copies
Ask anyone what the best Soulslike game not made by FromSoftware is, and Lies of P will always be amongst the first responses. The excellent quality of the base game and last year's Overture expansion has made it a big sales success, with publisher Neowiz reporting the title has now surpassed four million...
News Fear Effect 2 Raises Heart Rates on PS5, PS4 Later This Month
Have no fear
Limited Run Games, alongside developer Implicit Conversions, is readying a port of PS1 adventure Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix, and it's out very soon. Coming to PS5 and PS4, the game launches on 27th February 2026, as announced recently on socials: The original game was ported to modern platforms last year, so it makes sense to follow...
News The Internet Has Not Been Kind to Horizon Hunters Gathering
An immediate backlash
As many may have predicted well before its official reveal, Horizon Hunters Gathering has been met with a lot of negativity across the internet. This is the new co-op-enabled title from Guerrilla Games; a Horizon spin-off featuring preset characters and a highly stylised art direction. It was announced last week for PS5 and...
News The Next Dark Pictures Game Approaches as Directive 8020 Secures a Release Date on PS5
May as well
Supermassive Games has finally announced a release date for its latest narrative horror game, Directive 8020. Following a delay, this next entry in the Dark Pictures Anthology series arrives on 12th May, 2026. The news comes alongside a new pre-order trailer: Directive 8020 will be available both digitally and physically on PS5, and...
Review Romeo Is a Dead Man (PS5) - Absurd, Entertaining, and Tedious All at Once
Keep it that way
Suda51 games have a proud reputation of going against the grain, yet Romeo Is a Dead Man still manages to beggar belief. The latest effort from the No More Heroes lead is utterly baffling in some of the best and most frustrating ways possible. One minute, it delights with comical cutscenes and unique gameplay sequences. The next,...
Rumour Starfield PS5 Port Skips State of Play, Set to Be Announced in March
Twinkle twinkle
There's been a bit of speculation that Starfield's inevitable PS5 version will finally be announced at this week's State of Play, but that is, apparently, not the plan. Instead, the latest rumour is that there's some kind of reveal set for next month. This is according to known insider
Mini Review Aces of Thunder (PSVR2) - Immersive Spectacle Throws You to the Wolves
Chin up, you'll get the hang of it
If you’re familiar with War Thunder, you’ve got a good frame of reference for what to expect out of Aces of Thunder. In the broadest sense, this is a trimmed-down War Thunder, but in VR. Being a full-on simulation title, Aces of Thunder expects you to have a fairly thorough understanding of simulation aerial...
News Mewgenics Is This Year's Best-Rated Game So Far, and It May Come to PS5
From the creator of The Binding of Isaac
Edmund McMillen, the developer behind Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac, has been working with Tyler Glaiel for the past five years to create turn-based strategy roguelite, Mewgenics. Set to launch today on PC, it's blown reviewers away; it's scored the highest Metacritic score of the year so far,...
News Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Cheats for PS5
At launch on 3rd June
Following the confirmation of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, the new Streamlined Progression settings included in the port have now been announced for PS5. These new options will be patched into the PS5 version upon the launch of the two upcoming versions, which have been scheduled in for...
News Tokyo Game Show Extended to Five Full Days for 30th Anniversary Event
"The longest five days of non-stop play"
Tokyo Game Show will be extended to a five-day event in 2026, as the convention celebrates its 30th anniversary. Scheduled to occupy the iconic Makuhari Messe in Chiba once again, the show will get underway from 17th September and will run through 21st September, which is a holiday in Japan. The first two...
News Notorious NES Movie Tie-In Jaws Comes to PS5 This Week, with Expanded ROM Hack
We're gonna need a bigger boat
The infamous NES movie tie-in Jaws will bite PS5 later this week, from 13th February. The game – which has a mixed reputation – actually introduces some interesting ideas, as it sees you sailing the ocean, trying to avoid the eponymous sea-based serial killer, before levelling up your abilities in order to bring...
News Monster Hunter Wilds 'Large Scale Expansion' to Be Revealed This Summer, New Update Incoming
That's wild
Monster Hunter Wilds is fast approaching its first anniversary, but Capcom isn't ready to spill the beans on its inevitable expansion. The news comes directly from producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, who's shared an anniversary message in video form. In it, he reveals that the game's "large scale expansion" is in development, and more information...
News Sony's PS5 Fighter Marvel Tokon Confirms 20 Characters at Launch, Single Player 'Episode' Mode
12 to be revealed
Finally, we have a bit more information on Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls — the PS5 brawler that's being published by Sony. Funnily enough, this new info comes from the game's Steam page, which has only just been updated (as spotted by Wario64). We would assume that this stuff is being revealed in conjunction with Marvel Tokon...
Monday9th Feb 2026
News It's Not Looking Good for Fighting Game 2XKO, Just Weeks After PS5 Debut
Dev team reduced
Despite launching on consoles just a few weeks back on the 20th January, it sounds like 2XKO is struggling to attract enough players. The free-to-play fighting game, which is based on the eternally popular League of Legends, enjoyed a positive reception on PC before its move to PS5 and Xbox Series. However, a statement from the...
Feature 20 PS5 Predictions for State of Play February 2026
The future of play
As had been rumoured weeks in advance, Sony is set to host its first State of Play presentation of 2026 very soon. That means that, rather than trying to figure out if an event is actually happening, the conversation now moves on to what's gonna be there. It's always good fun speculating about a showcase like State of Play;
News God of War TV Series Has Found Its Atreus
Boy!
Amazon and PlayStation Productions have now cast Atreus in the upcoming TV adaptation of God of War. The character will be portrayed by Callum Vinson, a young actor best known for his roles in Long Bright River and the Chucky TV series. Callum Vinson The God of War show will cover the story told in the Norse mythology games, where Atreus is...
Game of the Month Trails beyond the Horizon (January 2026)
As voted by you
A new year, a new official Push Square Game of the Month campaign in which you — yes, you! — will help us decide the standout games of 2026. There are (hopefully) exciting times ahead... So, let's get things started with January, which was, in all fairness, a somewhat quiet opening month. Still, a handful of highly rated titles...
News Rumoured Rayman PS5 Remaster Is Real, Says Series Creator
Just like that
Just a couple of weeks ago, an age rating for some kind of Rayman re-release was spotted — and now, what is supposedly that same project has been outed by original series creator Michel Ancel. In the latest issue of Retro Gamer magazine (as highlighted by @AlfredNewStart and
Review Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties (PS5) - Colossal, Confident Remake Makes Controversial Changes
Black Monday blues
For many fans, Yakuza 3 would have been their gateway to the series when it first released back in 2010 for the PS3 — but returning to it now, or even booting up the PS4 remaster, highlights loads of older design elements that have aged rather poorly. And so this classic Yakuza experience has been handed the Kiwami treatment;...
News CyberConnect 2 Teases 'Completely New Game' Announcement for Dev's 30th Anniversary
Fresh connection
We knew CyberConnect 2 had been around for a while, but we didn't realise the talented Japanese developer was hurtling towards its 30th anniversary. But apparently it's true, and the studio's got a big announcement up its sleeve to celebrate. The secret project will be officially announced next week, on the 16th February...
News Mega State of Play Confirmed for Thursday, Over 60 Mins of PS5 Announcements and Updates
PlayStation Studios included
PlayStation has finally confirmed that it'll be hosting 2026's first State of Play broadcast later this week, on Thursday the 12th February. Excitingly, this sounds like it's going to be a big deal. The show's set to last over an hour, and will feature "news and updates from developers across the globe". This includes...
News Nioh 3's Bosses Took a Lot of Inspiration from Lies of P, Says Director
No lies detected
Team Ninja's Masaki Fujita, director of the recently released Nioh 3, has shared his thoughts on another Souls-like action RPG that was a source of inspiration for the game. In an interview with PC Gamer, Fujita cites Lies of P as having inspired him with regards to the bosses in particular. He says Team Ninja's other games since...
News Magical Girls Action RPG Kernel Hearts Conjures a PS5 Version
Sail away
Roguelike action RPG Kernel Hearts will now launch on PS5 when it releases later this year. The title was previously only planned for PC, but has officially tacked on console versions, alongside a collaboration with Fortnite. If the latter sounds strange, then it’s worth noting that Epic has been partnering with a bunch of game...
News PS5's First State of Play of 2026 Tipped for Later This Week
Keep an eye out for confirmation
As we reported previously, a February State of Play is imminent, and it’s tipped for later this week. Reliable rumourmongers Nate the Hate and Jeff Grubb have both teased a 12th February livestream from Sony, and while plans can always adjust internally, these are two of the industry’s top snoops. Obviously,
News Honkai: Star Rail's Humongous Sequel-Sized PS5 Update Embraces Otaku Culture
Aha
Those of you who play live service gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves will know the “point zero” updates are among the most important in each title’s lifecycle. Turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail, now well-established for a few years, will reach v4.0 on 13th February, taking the Astral Express to an all-new location: the...
Guide These 11+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (9th-15th February)
Yakuza! Reanimal! High on Life 2!
It took 2026 a month to get going, but we are now starting to see this year's heavier hitters launch on PS5. The calendar gets busy now, and we've got a packed week of launches coming up. The ones to look forward to the most are Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Reanimal. Here are all the new PS5, PS4 games coming out this week...
Saturday7th Feb 2026
Feature Going Platinum #11: Spyro the Dragon
Reignited childhood
Platinum Trophy #11: Spyro the Dragon (Reignited Trilogy) Date Earned: 18th November 2018 Dopamine Index: stars:4 As a child, I was very lucky to grow up with access to an original PlayStation, but the library of games we accrued was entirely down to the discernment of my parents. That meant our collection was a proper mixed...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Permanently Cheaper on PS5 from Next Week
All versions are $20 cheaper
Following this week's confirmation of Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 ports for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth coming in June, Square Enix has shared the PS5 version will receive a permanent price drop to line up with the new editions. From 9th February 2026, here are the permanent price drops for every version of the...
News Horizon Hunters Gathering Is Guerrilla's Next Big PS5 Game, Horizon 3 Still Years Away
Waiting for Aloy
Most of Guerrilla Games is currently working on its newly announced co-op game Horizon Hunters Gathering instead of Horizon 3, according to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier. It is the Dutch studio's next big project in terms of development times, and the next single player entry in the series shall come after it, meaning it's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 619
Brought to you by Rey Mysterio
It's now February, and big AAA releases are finally starting to emerge. With Nioh 3 and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined out now, you could be tempted by a new game or still clearing your backlog. Here's what we've got to play this weekend. Aaron Bayne: This weekend, I'm planning to wrap up SOMA. Somehow, it's completely...
Friday6th Feb 2026
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's New Cheats Revealed, Should Come to PS5
Boost features return for Xbox, Switch 2 port
As was the case when Final Fantasy VII Remake was ported to Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 just a few weeks ago, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will also make the jump with some additional cheats and modifiers. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi showed off the bonus settings menu on social media,...
News Planet of Lana 2 Launches in March on PS5, PS4, and It Looks Gorgeous
Children of the Leaf coming soon
Publisher Thunderful and developer Wishfully have announced a release date for their sci-fi adventure sequel, Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf. As stated in the below trailer, the game hits PS5 and PS4 very soon, on 5th March, 2026. Planet of Lana 2 follows on from the original game, telling a story about a...
News The Team Behind Train Sim World Is Making a Full Thomas and Friends Game for PS5, PS4
A really useful developer
People always talk about how IO Interactive and the James Bond licence are a match made in heaven, but we think there's a new pairing that takes the biscuit. Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor has just been announced, and it comes from Dovetail Games, the studio behind Train Sim World. Here's the debut trailer, which is...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Story Will Continue in New HBO TV Show
But dev Larian Studios isn't involved
The story and characters featured in Baldur's Gate 3 will return in a TV series from HBO that continues the plot after the events of the game's ending, the company has announced. The live-action TV show deals with the "ramifications" of the events in the third game and features current characters as well as...
News The Arcade-Only Rave Racer Drifts onto PS5 This Month, Console Archives Also Coming Soon
Retro wave
If Bandai Namco won't make a new Ridge Racer, we might as well have as many of the old games on modern systems as possible. Hamster Corporation is making it happen thanks to its Arcade Archives series; last year saw the arrival of the Ridge Racer, the arcade original, on PS5 and PS4, and soon its sequel, Rave Racer, is to follow. This...
News The Original Hollow Knight Now Available for PS5, Free Upgrade from PS4 Version
Back to Hallownest
It looks like Hollow Knight will soon receive a native port to PS5. Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition, to give it its full title, first arrived on PS4 back in 2018, and now, a Trophy list has popped up online for a PS5 version, practically confirming a current-gen edition is coming soon. This follows news that the original game...
Guide Nioh 3 Guide: 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
The ultimate Nioh 3 collectibles resource
In this Nioh 3 guide, we're going to reveal a 100% collectibles walkthrough. We have broken down all the collectibles by both all the Maps in the game and then all Collectibles types. Nioh 3 Guide: Maps:
Thursday5th Feb 2026
News Digimon Story Time Stranger Confirms 60FPS Performance Mode Coming to PS5
All in good time
We're four months removed from the initial release of Digimon Story Time Stranger, but the RPG will finally be getting a 60 frames-per-second performance setting in the relatively near future. Better late than never, we suppose! You may have caught that a Switch 2 port of Time Stranger was announced earlier today during Nintendo's...
News Microsoft Targeting Halo PS5 Release in the Summer
Gears of War: E-Day in second half of 2026
Microsoft is planning to put out Halo: Campaign Evolved on PS5 during the summer months, according to a new report from The Verge covering Xbox's plans for 2026. Sources speaking to the outlet claim Microsoft is "tentatively targeting release over the summer". It then has Fable in autumn, and Gears of...
Poll What's Your Reaction to Horizon Hunters Gathering?
On the hunt
Thanks to years of leaks and rumours, we knew it was coming — but Horizon Hunters Gathering still feels like a surprise now that it's been made official. This is Sony's co-op spin on the Horizon franchise, plopping up to three players in the shoes of premade hunters, each with their own weapons and abilities. It goes without saying...
News Morrowind-Inspired Open World RPG Dread Delusion Adventures to PS5 This Spring
That feeling of dread
Weird and wonderful RPG Dread Delusion is making its way to PS5 and PS4 this spring, publisher DreadXP and UK-based developer Lovely Hellplace have revealed. This is a title that we've had our eye on since it arrived on PC back in 2024. It's a first-person, open world adventure inspired by the likes of The Elder Scrolls 3:...
News Culinary Adventure Dosa Divas Brings a Unique Flavour of RPG to PS5 This April
Food for thought
Outerloop Games, the dev team behind the highly acclaimed Thirsty Suitors, returns with its next game, Dosa Divas, and it won't be long before you can play it. Dosa Divas, announced back in June 2025, launches on PS5 on 14th April, 2026. Here's a new trailer to go with the release date: The game is a turn-based RPG inspired by...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok Massively Expands the PS5 Action RPG in July
Existing players can upgrade
Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, we had foolishly assumed that Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok was just a Switch 2 re-release of the 2024 action RPG — but it's actually a significantly expanded version of the game that's also coming to PS5 and PS4. It's set to launch on the 9th July. So,...
