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Saturday14th Mar 2026
News Crimson Desert's Mandatory PS5 Update Sparks Debate About Games Which Break Street Date
"Hopefully this becomes the norm"
You won’t be able to play physical copies of Crimson Desert without downloading an update. According to the game’s official FAQ, once you’ve pulled this data from Sony’s servers, the title will be fully playable offline. But it’ll need that initial connection in order to boot. This has sparked lots of...
News 'The Whole Team Is Working on the Final Stages': Onimusha PS5 Release Date Can't Be Far Away
"Please look forward to our next announcement"
It’s shaping up to be a historic year for Japanese publisher Capcom, with both Resident Evil Requiem and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection attracting outstanding reviews. Next up is Pragmata, which based on what we’ve played is going to be among the best shooters of the year. And then,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 624
Gaming finds a way
It’s the quiet before the Crimson Desert storm, which is good news for those of you who need a little extra time to clear your backlog. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: Back in WAYP 622, Ristar24 kindly recommended the Game Boy's Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues on the Jurassic Park Classic Games...
News 'What the F*ck Are We Doing Here?': PS5 Fans Slam Square Enix for Sloppy Multiformat Strategy
Inconsistently incosistent
Square Enix has been telling us for quite some time that it’s going full multiformat, with its strategy seemingly shifting after “disappointing” sales of timed PS5 exclusives, like Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The publisher’s presumably realised that releasing its games elsewhere at a later date...
News 'We Know They Want It': The Simpsons Showrunner Tops Up Hopium for Hit & Run PS5 Remaster
"Never say never"
There has been a demand for The Simpsons: Hit & Run to return for what feels like an eternity, and while it seems we're no closer to that becoming a reality, the sitcom's showrunner doesn't want to rule it out, either. Speaking to People, Matt Selman — who helped write the fan favourite PS2 game — has recently made some new...
News PS5's Coolest Collection of Controllers and Console Covers Are Out Now
Yeah, they've killed it with these
Sony’s learned this generation that accessories can butter its bread in a serious way. Credit where credit’s due: the DualSense has established itself as a hugely popular controller, while the PS Portal has become one of the biggest peripherals in the industry. The firm’s also found success with various...
Friday13th Mar 2026
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 Timed Exclusive The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Will Play Best on PS5, and Here's Why
Britannia's very best
New gacha spin-off game The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is not only a timed PS5 console exclusive, it’s also launching first on Sony’s system, ahead of its mobile counterpart. Unsurprisingly, the game will take full advantage of the PlayStation format’s flourishes, as detailed in the brief trailer embedded below. Among...
News 'This Would Have Been $30 DLC by Most Studios': Players Praise Ghost of Yotei's Free PS5 Update
"This is absolutely insane"
“We criticise game companies when they f*ck up, and we should also praise companies when they do good.” Those are the wise words of one PS5 fan, writing on X (or Twitter) in response to the sheer scale of Ghost of Yotei’s new online multiplayer update. The anticipated Legends mode launched this week
Opinion Crimson Desert Could Be PS5 Game of the Year, or a Total Mess
Watch out for that Kliff
Ah, Crimson Desert, the game that seemingly does everything. It's honestly been a long time since I was so interested in seeing how a title turns out — and I mean that on a fundamental level, as you can probably tell from the headline. Sitting here now, it feels like Crimson Desert has the potential to be something truly...
News PS6's Rumoured Portable Could Be in Your Hands as Early as Next Year
Wrap your head around that
While a lot of the conversation lately has centred on PS6 and whether it will release in 2027 amid the ongoing RAMpocalypse that’s affecting all electronics manufacturers, Sony’s rumoured new handheld has gotten lost in the shuffle. The new piece of hardware has been
News 'Imagine Being Such a Loser': We've Hit Rock Bottom with Website Dedicated to 'Failing' Games
'Flopathon'
Good grief. We've reached new lows today, as video game anti-fans have established a new website that's all about tracking Steam player numbers to determine just how badly a game has flopped. If there was any doubt about the website's intentions, it's literally named Flopathon, and we won't be linking to it. Essentially, the site is...
News Silent Hill, Slitterhead Creator Begins Work on Another 'Original' Game
Bokeh Game Studio on its second project
Slitterhead developer Bokeh Game Studio is now in the early stages of its second game, a Japanese recruitment page has revealed. Led by Keiichiro Toyama, who is credited as the creator of Silent Hill and the 2024 horror title Slitterhead, Bokeh Game Studio has begun work on its next project, and is now...
News As PSVR2 Fades into Obscurity, VR Specialist Reveals Its First Ever Non-VR PS5 Title
PSVR2 not required
Vertigo Games, a studio that's made a name for itself within the virtual reality space, is dropping VR for its next release. The 7th Guest Remake has been announced, and it's a regular, PS5 version of the company's PSVR2 rendition from 2023. As far as we're aware, this marks the first time Vertigo has not included virtual...
News Experience Two of PS5's Best Games with a 'New Level of Visual Fidelity' on PS5 Pro
Above and beyond
Legendary dev Remedy is updating two of its best games to take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s upgraded upscaler. Both the excellent Alan Wake 2 – a rare Push Square 10/10 – and the equally enjoyable Control Ultimate Edition will be patched to take utilise PSSR 2. For those who haven’t been keeping track, Sony h
News Little Nightmares Explores PSVR2 Horror in New Game, Out Next Month
Enter the Altered Echoes on 24th April
Bandai Namco has announced a fourth game in the Little Nightmares series will utilise PSVR2, and it's right around the corner. Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is a VR-exclusive game, with a PSVR2 version, that launches next month on 24th April 2026. In a PlayStation Blog post, it is confirmed that the new...
News Tell Us if You Love or Hate Stupid Never Dies, the Most Divisive Action RPG Coming to PS5
Launches later this year
You may have forgotten about this one, but back at The Game Awards 2025, developer GPTRACK50 announced Stupid Never Dies, a fast-paced action RPG that looks mad in the best way. Headed up by ex-Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi, the game is looking like complete mayhem in its latest gameplay trailer: It really strikes...
News Sony Decides VTubers May Be the Best Way to Save PS5 in Japan
It's had worse ideas
We’ve all seen the Famitsu sales data by now, and we know Sony hasn’t got a hope in hell of fighting the Switch 2 at this point. That’s despite the manufacturer copying Nintendo’s homework and introducing a cheaper, language locked console model for its home region. It’s helped stop the rot, but it’s still getting...
News What Year Is It?! Neopets Is Coming to PS5 with a Minigame Collection This Month
The noughties called
For those who grew up in the noughties and the Internet's earlier years, Neopets was one of several popular online destinations for kids. You may be surprised to learn the virtual pet site is still very much alive, and more than that, it's got a PS5 game coming very soon. Yes, you'll soon be able to play Neopets: Mega Mini...
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PS5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2026 are coming up? There’s never a shortage of new games to play, but if you want to plan out your purchases, we’re keeping tabs on all 2026 PS5 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is updated...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PS4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2025 are coming up? PS4 is certainly getting towards the end of its life, but there's still plenty of software on the way, and we'll be tracking all 2026 PS4 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and is...
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2026
All 2026's upcoming PSVR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2026 are coming up? Sony's virtual reality headset has been receiving a steady stream of releases since launch, and we'll be keeping tabs on all 2026 PSVR2 release dates on this page. Please keep in mind that this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and...
News That Awesome PS5 Marvel Compilation Is Just Days Away
Assemble this month
We’re wise to your tricks, Limited Run Games. We knew when the Marvel MaXimum Collection was announced late last month, its release date wouldn’t be too far away. This is a tactic it’s been leveraging for a little time now. And right we are, because the compilation – which features Konami’s iconic X-Men arcade game...
News Crimson Desert PS5 Concern as Physical Copies Won't Run without Download
But will play offline after initial update
If you’re planning to go physical with upcoming RPG Crimson Desert, then keep in mind you’ll need to connect to the Internet to fully install the game. With wild copies beginning to circulate ahead of the release’s PS5 launch, we can now confirm that the game won’t run off its Blu-ray disc...
Thursday12th Mar 2026
News Fastidiously Multiformat Square Enix Skips PS5 with Yet Another Game
Surprise, surprise
Ever since Final Fantasy 16 didn’t meet its lofty sales expectations as a timed PS5 exclusive, Square Enix has been on a tear promoting its new multiformat business. Funny, because as far as we can see, it still covets exclusivity where it suits. Nintendo DS remaster Bravely Def
News Dave the Diver's Wild DLC Expansion Turns Up the Heat This Summer on PS5, PS4
In the Jungle gets a date
Mintrocket has finally announced a release date for its major DLC expansion to Dave the Diver. The breakout hit arrived on PS5 and PS4 in 2024, and soon you'll be able to explore an entirely different region with all-new mechanics. In the Jungle arrives on 18th June 2026: Unlike most of the other DLC and updates to the...
News Beloved PS5 RPG Expedition 33 Set to Steamroll Another Game Awards Ceremony
BAFTA nominations announced
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has proven to be quite the awards magnet, and that trend looks set to continue as the BAFTA Games Awards rolls into view. All the nominations for the upcoming awards ceremony have been announced, and Sandfall Interactive's debut game leads the charge with a total of 12 nods. Ben Starr,...
News Morrowind-Style RPG Dread Delusion Is Suddenly Less Than One Week Away on PS5
Dreading it
Dread Delusion, the largely beloved old-school style RPG that released on PC back in 2024, now has a PS5 and PS4 release date. Previously, the eye-catching adventure had given us a vague 'spring 2026' launch window, but it's actually arriving sooner than people might think. Indeed, it's out in less than a week, on the 17th March. We've...
News Highguard Joins the Great Concord in the Sky, Now Officially Delisted on PS5
Salute emoji
Today, 12th March 2026, Highguard has been delisted from digital storefronts, and is no longer playable as developer Wildlight Entertainment shuts the game down. Indeed, searching for Highguard on PS Store now returns zero results. A free-to-play online multiplayer shooter from some of the minds behind Apex Legends and Titanfall,...
News Huge Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Update Adds Custom Challenge Mode, Costumes, Trophies
Out now on PS5, PS4
A significant update for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered has just landed on PS5 and PS4. If you're a fan of Lara's original trilogy, you're probably going to love what's on offer here. The patch adds a fully customisable Challenge Mode, in which you can modify multiple facets of gameplay. 10 new outfits for Ms. Croft are yours to...
News First Major Borderlands 4 DLC Adds Story Content, New Character Later This Month on PS5
Play as C4SH from 26th March
Gearbox Software has announced the first big piece of Borderlands 4 DLC, titled Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, shall launch later this month on 26th March 2026. It adds more story missions, a new Vault Hunter called C4SH to play as, and another zone to explore. Here's the expansion's setup: As a malicious...
News First Crimson Desert PS5 Pro Analysis Calls It 'A Phenomenal Experience'
Console footage is finally here
It's finally time to take a look at Crimson Desert running on a console. Our friends over at Digital Foundry have been lucky enough to play the game on PS5 Pro, and have delivered a lengthy, in-depth analysis of how the open world adventure performs. As you may know, all of the uncut Crimson Desert gameplay footage...
Jeff Kaplan explains his departure
Jeff Kaplan, who worked at Blizzard for almost 20 years, has explained the main reason why he left the company in 2021. This comes from a much wider interview via Lex Fridman, going over Kaplan's whole career, including his role as game director of the original Overwatch. We've time-stamped the moment he talks...
News Europe Is Putting Harsher Age Restrictions on All the Things You Hate About Modern Gaming
PEGI turning up the heat
Pan-European Game Information, or PEGI as it's known, is the video game age classification organisation for most of the continent, and it's about to introduce some pretty major changes. As reported by Eurogamer, PEGI has outlined a number of new rules and regulations that aim to protect players from some of modern gaming's...
News The Excellent Silent Hill 2 Remake Has Attracted Five Million Players
Across sales and subscriptions
Over five million people have played Silent Hill 2 when you combine sales and subscription service downloads, Konami today announced. Across its original release platforms, the PS5 and PC, and the Xbox Series X|S port that came out later, the total reflects "digital and physical sales, store downloads and subscription...
Poll Has PS5's Dynamic Pricing Debacle Changed Your Relationship with the PS Store at All?
To buy or not to buy
An interesting exchange occurred on the Push Square Slack channel earlier this week, as we were putting the finishing touches to our Mega March sales guide. “What if our users are seeing different prices?” PS Store professor Stephen Tailby pondered. We, of course, double-checked as much as possible – but it was a...
News 'No One Is Buying This on PS5': PC Port Begging Already Unbearable as Sony Switches Strategy
It's only going to get worse
The word on the street is that Sony will no longer port its single player first-party games to the PC, and fans are having a normal one in response to this news as usual. Earlier this week, Housemarque posted a pretty bad ass Saros gameplay clip, which we thought was so awesome
News Resident Evil 2 Director Says Requiem Needs a 'Non-Scary' Mode for Fraidy Cats Like Him
"I don't need the scary stuff"
Hideki Kamiya, a legendary game designer and director, has called for an option in Resident Evil Requiem to minimise the scares. Known for games such as Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, and Viewtiful Joe — as well as the original Resident Evil 2 — Kamiya and his staff at Clovers have been checking out Capcom's latest...
News Trails Dev Has Decided How the Series Ends, as the Finale Targets 2032
The beginning of the end
Trails developer Falcom has plans to wrap the long-running RPG series up within the next six years or so, and it's now settled on how it all ends. Yep, company president Toshihiro Kondo is at it again, dropping interview bombs like no one's business. This time, in a huge four-page talk with Famitsu (as translated by...
News Xbox Targets 2027 for Project Helix Dev Kits, Calling Rumoured PS6 Release Into Question
Here we go again
Xbox has come out and stated that development kits for its next console, currently codenamed Project Helix, will ship in 2027 onwards. This means that third-party developers — big and small — won't be getting their hands on the actual hardware until 2027 at the earliest. And Xbox is talking about alpha versions of the dev kit...
Game of the Month Resident Evil Requiem (February 2026)
As voted by you
January might have felt like a bit of a slow start to 2026, but February ended up being the exact opposite. This was a busy month for new releases, and a good number of them are what we'd deem very high profile. In other words, there's going to be a battle for February's official Game of the Month award. There was something for...
Wednesday11th Mar 2026
News The Hype for Saros Grows with Its Shortest PS5 Gameplay Video Yet
Efficient, you could say
Saros is just over a month away now on PS5, and we're itching to play it after all these tiny gameplay clips. The latest snippet of footage is here, and it's yet more proof this is gonna be a great follow-up to its predecessor Returnal. The video is the shortest one yet at only 14 seconds, but when the game looks this...
News PS Plus Premium Has Given You Just 1 Classic PlayStation Game a Month for Over Half a Year Now
Little bang for your buck
With today's announcement of the single PS Plus Premium title for March 2026 now public, PlayStation has gone seven months in a row providing the most expensive tier of its subscription service with just one new title per month. The last time that it stretched to two was in August 2025, when the PS1 versions of Resident...
Hands On Ghost of Yotei Legends Is Big Enough and Good Enough to Be Its Own Game
Sucker Punch does it again
It's almost impossible to knock Ghost of Yotei's Legends update. It's free to everyone who owns the game, adding an entire online co-op mode, complete with a large number of missions, four playable classes, and loads of unlockable cosmetics. Sucker Punch has gone above and beyond here, and it wouldn't be for the first...
News Step Aside PS Portal! The Best Way to Use PS5 Remote Play Is Getting Better
Major update to outstanding unofficial app
We all know PS Portal has proved a massive commercial success, offering a convenient way to enjoy PS5 games around your home via streaming. But bizarrely, Sony’s own proprietary Remote Play method pales in comparison to PX Play, an unofficial alternative which is getting a big update on PC, Mac, and...
The final countdown
With hype at an all-time high, there’s one key question for Crimson Desert to answer: just how will it run on consoles? Rumour has it there’ll be no console reviews of the wildly ambitious console RPG prior to launch, which has understandably aroused suspicion among PS5 owners. But Korean dev Pearl Abyss has maintained a...
News SEGA's PS5 Games Get Good Reviews, So Why Aren't You Buying Them?
Good scores don't always mean good sales
SEGA's recent software lineup has been enjoying overall very strong reception from critics — but that has "yet to translate into a further increase in unit sales", the publisher has said. This comes from a recent Q&A all about the company's Q3 financial results. In response to a question about "scaling...
Not-so Mega, Man
Mega Man is one of gaming’s most iconic characters, but voice actor Ben Diskin – who starred as the Blue Bomber in 2018’s Mega Man 11 – won’t be reprising his role in the upcoming Dual Override. In a long post on social media site BlueSky, he said he’s heart broken over the situation, but explained he “won’t work...
Rumour PlayStation Fans Could Be Building a LEGO PS1 Console This Christmas
LE(t's)GO
If you're a fan of LEGO, you're probably aware that the company has been looking to video games for some of its premium sets. Thus far, the majority of gaming builds have revolved around Nintendo, although there have been a couple of Horizon sets in the past, of course. Anyway, according to a LEGO leaker, one upcoming set from the...
News 8 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for March 2026 Announced
Warhammer! Persona!
Sony has officially announced the new wave of games that are coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium next week. At a glance, March 2026's lineup is pretty strong, boasting a total of 8 titles across PS5 and PS4. Most of these games were leaked earlier in the week — as per usual — but they've now been confirmed. The new...
