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Thursday4th Jun 2026
News Having Abandoned the Sidemen, KSI Becomes a GOALS Character
Ask your kids about it
The talk of the town for the younger generation right now is about how KSI has left YouTube group the Sidemen after 13 years, but he's not exactly done it in the most tasteful way. Initially communicated as a way to spend more time with his family and partner, KSI has since been filmed performing some kind of 67 meme in a...
News Widespread Confusion Forces Amazon to Make Statement About Future James Bond Games
IO Interactive won't self-publish sequels
It's fair to say 007 First Light has been a tremendous success; IO Interactive's James Bond origin adventure is one of the year's best-rated games, and its early sales have been very healthy indeed. The timing of the game is interesting, though, as during its development, rights to the 007 IP changed hands...
News Switch 2's Price Hike Saves PS5's Blushes in Japan
But Sony's format is still floundering
In the last few weeks, the Switch 2 has been outselling the PS5 by more than 10:1 in Japan, as consumers have rushed to beat the price hike on Nintendo’s hardware. For those who missed the news, the flagship language-locked model of the Switch 2 went up to ¥59,980 (~$375) on 25th May, making it more...
News God of War Laufey Is Much Closer to Releasing on PS5 Than You Think
"This one isn't years away"
Unlike most major announcements, God of War Laufey is not years away. Rumours originally speculated the spin-off game, starring Kratos’ wife Faye, would launch in 2027. And while Sony didn’t attach a release window to this week’s 20 minute gameplay reveal, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier said you shouldn’t...
Rumour Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Reveal Is a Lock for Summer Game Fest
Cloudy forecast
We'll finally get to see Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 this week, if a reliable insider's tip is to be believed. Responding to another user's query on Reddit, prevalent games industry whisperer Nate the Hate says that he's "heard" Part 3 will be present at Summer Game Fest — which is happening this Friday. It wou
Preview Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve - Journal of an FCU Pilot in Training
Project runway
Well, it seems I've been drafted for the FCU air force. From what I understand, our military needs all the help it can get, and I'm only too happy to lend a hand. I've been studying the history books for a long time; from the Belkan War of '95 to the Lighthouse War back in 2019, I've pored over every detail multiple times. I almost...
News Live Service MMO Horizon Steel Frontiers Delayed Until 2027
NCSoft effort no longer due this year
Controversial live service MMO Horizon Steel Frontiers, which is being developed by Korean outfit NCSoft, will not launch in 2026 as originally intended. The game – set in Guerilla’s post-apocalyptic world – will now debut in the first half of 2027, per the firm’s latest investor relations report. The...
News Persona 6 Leaks Removed by SEGA, All But Confirming They're Real
Green with envy
Following on from the Persona 6 concept art leaks of last week, additional leaks that were spreading on social media have apparently been taken down by publisher SEGA. These latest leaks were shared by X (or Twitter) user @TheDkmariolink, and the images were reportedly removed within 48 hours or so, due to a copyright claim. This...
News 'One of the Best Showcases I've Seen': 70% of PS5 Fans Loved State of Play
The second best-rated State of Play ever
In the aftermath of Sony's latest State of Play showcase, a general consensus appears to have formed: that was a very strong presentation, even if leaks robbed the show of its biggest moment. God of War Laufey would have made an even bigger splash if it had been a complete surprise, and there has even been...
News Wolverine PS5 Is a Linear Single Player Action Game, Not Open World
A globe-hopping rollercoaster ride
You’ve been asking for more linear single player action games from Sony, and Marvel’s Wolverine is set to make good on that request later this year. Unlike the Spider-Man series, which takes place in a sandbox New York City, this latest effort from first-party studio Insomniac is not open world. In fact,...
News PS5 Price Hike Has Flushed UK Hardware Sales Down the Toilet
It's barely beating Xbox now
Sony’s been fighting fires all generation, from pandemic-induced supply shortages through to tariffs. But its latest PS5 price hike, powered by rising component costs, may be a headache it just can’t overcome. The Games Business journalist Chris Dring reports that sales of Sony’s console fell by 50% in the UK in...
News PS5's Latest Firmware Update Rolling Out Now, Here's What It Does
What does version 26.04-13.40.00 do?
Sony has begun issuing a new PS5 system software update, and it's apparently rolling out in a phased release. I can say it's at least available in the UK now, as I'm downloading it as I write this. The new firmware update takes PS5 to version 26.04-13.40.00, and it weighs in at just over 1.2 GB. What does it...
News Anticipated Avatar Fighting Game Delayed, But Only 3 Weeks
Cross-play beta to fill the time
Just a quick heads-up if you were looking forward to the licensed fighting game Avatar Legends, which has quite a bit of buzz behind it: the game has been delayed, from 2nd July to 23rd July on the PS5. Dev Gameplay Group said it’s “taking a little extra time to cook up an exceptional Avatar adventure, including...
Hands On Marathon's New Season Is Impressive, But Probably Not Enough
Scared of the dark
There is undeniably a lot riding on Marathon right now. With Destiny 2 announcing its end, and Destiny 3 supposedly not in active development, Bungie needs a win. Marathon hasn’t quite been the commercial slam dunk that it was hoping for, even though for me, it’s currently holding the top spot for my GOTY. So, I was really...
Wednesday3rd Jun 2026
I'm not complaining
There’s no doubt in my mind that Sony has now mastered the State of Play. Unlike in years past, I think it’s rare to see complaints about pacing and presentation anymore. At this point, it’s all about the content – which is how it should be, of course. While I don’t think last night’s showcase was as good as the one...
Poll What Was the Best PS5 Game at State of Play?
The state of it all
Sony promised a hefty State of Play for the 2nd June and I think it mostly delivered in terms of overall quality. The majority of you would agree with me, going by the results of our post-show poll. But what was the standout PS5 game from this latest event? That's what everyone's here to find out. It goes without saying that...
News Yare Yare Daze! More JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Coming to PS5
Stand off
Looks like we can expect more JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure on PS5, as the Brazilian ratings board has outed a new version of Eyes of Heaven, the PS4 exclusive arena fighter from 2016. Developed by CyberConnect 2, it sounds like JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R will be targeting all platforms this time, so I imagine it largely...
"We're super excited"
God of War Laufey is taking the series in a slightly different direction, focusing on Kratos’ late wife Faye and her journey through the afterlife, the Everywhen. But that doesn’t mean Kratos’ story is over – not by a long stretch. Speaking as part of a YouTube video, Santa Monica Studio’s Head of Creative Cory...
Hands On Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is Set to Continue Capcom's Generational Winning Streak
2026 belongs to Capcom
Ladies and gentlemen, I think Capcom's done it again. The Japanese company's on a generational run right now, having released nothing but bangers for about a decade. Sure, not every title's been a commercial home run — Exoprimal and Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess spring to mind — but slight missteps can be forgiven...
News The Most Viewed Trailers from PS5's Latest State of Play
Social blade
The latest State of Play is not only comfortably the most watched edition ever, but the trailers coming out of it have gone nuclear. Make no mistake, this was a big night for Sony’s social team, with millions of views on its YouTube channel alone. As always, I’ve totalled up the biggest trailers of the night, and ordered them by...
News There's No Collector's Edition for Marvel's Wolverine PS5, and Fans Aren't Happy
Let us give you money
Sony provided us all with some more details about its upcoming action adventure game, Marvel's Wolverine, including the various ways you can purchase it — but fans are disappointed about a lack of Collector's Edition. After dropping an impressive new gameplay demonstration, Sony opened up pre-orders for the PS5 exclusive...
News PS5 Early Access Pre-Orders Truly Are Getting Out of Hand
Now they're becoming exclusive
We have been slating the PS5's early access pre-order incentives here on Push Square for some time now, but the latest example, tied to Control Resonant, just seems a bit sad. Overnight, at State of Play, the PS5 sequel was confirmed for a 24th September 2026 launch. If you pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of the...
News PS5's PS Store Shovelware Purge Continues with the Removal of More Garbage Games
Another one bites the dust
Sony is at the end of its tether with PS5 shovelware, and it’s now removing games at a remarkable rate. We’ve already reported on thousands of crappy titles that have been pulled from the PS Store, but the platform holder is on a crusade at this point. The next to fall is
News James Bond Tops Another Chart, 007 First Light Was the Best-Selling Game on PS Store in May
Smooth talker, smooth seller
007 First Light looks to be more and more of a success for IO Interactive, as PS Store data for its release month reveals the James Bond origin story was the best-selling game on the PS5, PS4 digital store during May. This is across the USA, Canada, and European territories, which Sony tracks in its monthly downloads...
News Sound the Alarm: Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Partially Developed Using AI
Tomb R-AI-der
Uh oh! It appears the upcoming Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis has used some AI assistance during production, and naysayers of the tech aren't best pleased. This is a remake of the original Lara Croft adventure from Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, and it's now due for release in February of next year. After the Steam page was...
News 'That Looks Like Sh*t': God of War Creator Predictably Tears New PS5 Game to Shreds
"This game is not going to do well"
David Jaffe is not a fan of new PS5 game God of War Laufey. The veteran game director, who created the original PS2 game, looked visibly distressed during the new title’s 20-minute presentation. And he held nothing back in the aftermath, comparing the release unfavourably to Square Enix’s Forspoken. (A game...
News You Can Turn Off Wolverine PS5's Blood and Gore If You Want To
Bloody 'ell
Marvel’s Wolverine is shaping up to be the goriest game Sony studio Insomniac has ever made, but you can disable the blood if you’re not a fan of the over-the-top violence. Speaking with IGN in the aftermath of State of Play, Game Director Mike Daly explained that the
News The Next State of Play PS5 Livestream Is All About Phantom Blade Zero
The focus is on new PS5 action title
You might not have noticed it, but the next State of Play livestream was revealed within the State of Play that just aired. While we don't have a confirmed date for the showcase yet, it's confirmed the livestream will focus entirely on Phantom Blade Zero. It'll contain a "gameplay and story deep dive", airing in...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Cheats Live Now in New PS5 Patch
Another set of streamlined progression features
Just as it did upon the Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 ports of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Square Enix has today updated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PS5 with the selection of cheats the other two consoles get with their new versions. An update is live now on PS5, and having downloaded it, you shall...
News Cory Barlog Now Head of Creative at God of War Dev, Guiding the Long-Term Vision of the Series
Ariel Lawrence is directing Laufey
For the longest time, fans have been waiting for God of War veteran Cory Barlog’s new game. But alongside the announcement of God of War Laufey today, we learned he has a new role at dev Santa Monica Studio: Head of Creative. Fellow God of War stalwart Ariel Lawrence is taking on the role of Game Director on...
Zeus presumably awaits
I’m obsessed with the premise of God of War Laufey, and now I’ve had a little more time to process the announcement and read all about it, I’m ready to fully embrace those pangs of excitement in my gut. There’s one line on the PS Blog that caught my eye and has really sold me on the whole thing: what happens to gods...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2026?
Have your say on PlayStation's latest showcase
Sony's big summer livestream is over and done with, offering more than an hour of major announcements, reveals, and industry news. There will be more to come, as Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase take place later this week, but for now, we're here to judge PlayStation's slate of gaming...
Tuesday2nd Jun 2026
News Dune: Awakening Adds Single Player for Its PS5 Release, Coming in Packed September
Fear is the mind killer
Dune: Awakening may ultimately find itself eaten by the giant sandworm that is every other freakin’ game when it launches on 22nd September – but hey, at least it’ll have a single player mode. That’s probably the big new announcement here, as while the open world survival gameplay will be retained, you’ll be able...
News Fan Favourite Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Is a Pre-Order Bonus for Wings of Theve
And pre-orders are open now
The very promising Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve now has a release date alongside an action-packed new trailer, but there's even more reasons for fans of the series to get excited. Pre-orders for the fighter jet action game are live now on PS Store, and if you do, you'll receive a digital copy of PS2 classic Ace Combat...
News Anticipated PS5 Game ILL Looks Revolting, in the Best Possible Way
This'll leave you feeling ILL
Foul first-person shooter ILL has taken another step closer to release, with wishlists now available on PS5 and a trailer that… Well, frankly demands a strong constitution. If you’re familiar with this game from its previous showings then there’ll be no real surprises here – expect disturbing levels of violence...
Something Wicked
No Rest for the Wicked, the grim action RPG from Ori developer Moon Studios, will finally arrive on PS5 this October. The game's been in early access on PC via Steam for the last two years or so, and in that time, it's racked up some seriously high praise. Many would say it's one of the most exciting examples of the genre in years...
News Dave the Diver PS5 Prequel Puts the Spotlight on Bancho the Chef, and It Looks Cool as Hell
Cool as a cucumber
One thing I certainly wasn't expecting to see during Sony's recent State of Play was a prequel to Dave the Diver, but here we are. The game is called Bancho the Chef, and as the name suggests, it follows the journey of Bancho and how he becomes the highly-skilled culinary master we see in the original. Adopting a sort-of low...
News Stuntman: Hollywood Revives a PS2 Fave for PS5, Adds Actual Movie Licenses Like Fast & Furious
Back to the Future! Knight Rider! More!
If, like me, you loved the old Stuntman games on the PS2 and PS3, then the all-new entry Stuntman: Hollywood may be a dream come true. This revisits the same old gameplay dynamic, where you need to drift and jump your car at the right moments in order to score points – but it actually incorporates real-life...
News Stunning Action Game Phantom Blade Zero Delayed Out of PS5's Ridiculous September Schedule
One down, many more to go
At this point Phantom Blade Zero has to be one of the most anticipated PS5 games of the year — and so this news of a delay definitely stings a bit. The incredible looking action title briefly showed up during Sony's latest State of Play, promising a gameplay deep dive later this summer. However, what that trailer didn't...
News Marvel's Wolverine Pre-Orders Available Now, Deluxe Edition Includes Exclusive Suits
Suits you
You'll no doubt have seen the exciting new gameplay footage for Marvel's Wolverine, which might just be the bloodiest game on PS5 when it launches on 15th September. Well, in addition to the very red new trailer, Sony has made the upcoming superhero action game available for pre-order, and has detailed the bonuses you receive for doing...
News September on PS5 Is Officially Insane, Onimusha: Way of the Sword Locks Release Date
Demo out now
I don't know how we're going to cover all of the PS5 games coming out in September. As if the schedule wasn't already insane, Capcom's gone ahead and locked in Onimusha: Way of the Sword for the 25th September. To quickly recap, this is what the month looks like as of right now on Sony's current-gen console: The Blood of Dawnwalker...
News Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Adds Origins Protagonist, Marches to PS5 in October
Delayed no longer
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered has been freed from its indefinite delay, and will now release for PS5 on the 1st October. Hey, at least it's not yet another game launching in September (although it's pretty damn close). You can get a fresh eyeful of the hack-and-slasher via the above trailer, and it really does...
News These 3 Classic PS2 Games Are Coming to PS5 via PS Plus Premium Soon
A good mix
One of the lowkey better moments during these recent State of Plays has been Sony confirming some upcoming retro content for its PS Plus Premium subscription tier. And we actually got some PS2 bangers during today’s presentation. The immediate lineup is as follows: Gitaroo Man: 16th June 2026 P
News Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Goes Full Top Gun Maverick This October on PS5
Prepare for takeoff
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the most exciting game of 2026 to those with taste, just got dated with an exciting new trailer. Bandai Namco is clearing the runway with its action-packed fighter jet game on 2nd October, 2026, and it looks fantastic: Set largely aboard the Endurance, an undermanned aircraft carrier doing its...
News Super Stylish Demon-Slaying Action Game Kemuri Announced for PS5
Ikumi Nakamura returns
Coming to PS5 in 2027, Kemuri is an all-new demon-slaying action title from Unseen — a new studio that's being spearheaded by Ikumi Nakamura. You may remember Nakamura from her time at Tango Gameworks, where she worked on both The Evil Within games, and Ghostwire: Tokyo. Kemuri seems to have things in common with the...
News Lara Croft Battles Dinosaurs in New $60 PS5 Tomb Raider Next Year
Looking good, Lara
Five new screenshots of PS5 remake Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis have accidentally been added to the game’s PS Store page, practically confirming an appearance during today’s State of Play. The images show protagonist Lara Croft in a variety of different situations, including facing off against some feathered dinosaurs,...
News God of War Laufey Is the Next Main Entry in the Saga, 'Coming Soon' to PS5
Revealed in 23 minutes of gameplay
The rumours and leaks might have spoiled the surprise, but the next game from Santa Monica Studio is official: it'll be a Faye-focused God of War game called God of War Laufey. The studio revealed the new PS5 instalment in a 23-minute gameplay showcase, all of which you can watch above. In a PlayStation Blog post,...
News Rayman Returns in a Stunning Modern Retelling of Legends on PS5
Origins remaster also announced
These games leaked like nobody's business, but Ubisoft has now officially announced a duo of new Rayman projects for PS5. The first and most prominent is Rayman Legends Retold, a reimagining of the beloved side-scrolling platformer with new, 3D visuals. It seems to be largely still a 2D game, albeit with...
News PS Plus Extra Confirms Classic RPG Property for the First Time Ever on Consoles
RuneScape, anyone?
For the first time ever, iconic RPG property RuneScape is coming to consoles. More specifically, RuneScape Dragonwilds is launching on PS5 this autumn / fall, and it'll be available day one through PS Plus Extra. Dragonwilds is an action RPG with survival elements, and you can play it with up to four friends via co-op if you...
News 11 Years Later, Until Dawn 2 Is Official and Coming to PS5 in 2027
Die for likes
Finally, over a decade after the first game, Until Dawn 2 has been confirmed. Horizon Call of the Mountain developer Firesprite Games is making it, and it's coming to PS5 next year. Unrelated to the original, the sequel is "a standalone experience, featuring a brand new cast, a whole new world to explore, and true to form, a modern...
