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  • Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (PS5) - Epic Expansion Is Peak Dragon's Dogma

    1

    Review Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen (PS5) - Epic Expansion Is Peak Dragon's Dogma

    Top Dogma

    Fans celebrated when Kento Kinoshita was revealed to be the director of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen — and that's because he had already transformed the original Dragon Dogma through the introduction of a simlar DLC outing. There's no doubt about it: Kinoshita fully understands what makes Capcom's RPG great, and that knowledge has...

    • Reviews
    • Capcom
    • PS5
    • Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen
  • PS5 to Integrate Anime into Main Menu as Sony Tightens Ties with Crunchyroll

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    News PS5 to Integrate Anime into Main Menu as Sony Tightens Ties with Crunchyroll

    "Anime and gaming have overlapping communities"

    Moments ago, PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino took to the stage at the inaugural Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum to confirm it’ll be integrating anime into the PS5’s main menu with a “dedicated hub”, beginning Spring 2027. He said the initiative will help “make it easier for the PlayStation...

    • Sony
    • Crunchyroll
    • Anime
  • What if Resident Evil Had Debuted on SNES? Dead of Darkness 2 Has the Answer on PS5

    1

    News What if Resident Evil Had Debuted on SNES? Dead of Darkness 2 Has the Answer on PS5

    Sprite-based scares

    I didn’t play the original Dead of Darkness, but its successor – in development for PS5 and PS4 – has caught my eye. This game looks a lot like Resident Evil if it had been scaled back for the Super Nintendo, and while dev Retrofiction Games is clearly doing things here that wouldn’t be possible on 16-bit machines, I...

    • Eastasiasoft
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Dead of Darkness
    • Announcements
  • Phoenix Cyclops Fires Up Marvel Tokon on 2nd November, PS Plus Trial Out Now

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    News Phoenix Cyclops Fires Up Marvel Tokon on 2nd November, PS Plus Trial Out Now

    Classic costume available as DLC

    It’s been a few months since the sublime Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls released, and while it’s had its issues on PC, I’ve personally loved playing it. (What a game!) Earlier in the year, dev Arc System Works announced Phoenix Cyclops as the first of four Year 1 Pass combatants – and we’l

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PC
    • Marvel Tokon
    • DLC
  • Sony Seemingly Ends VR Ambitions by Selling Patents to Meta

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    News Sony Seemingly Ends VR Ambitions by Selling Patents to Meta

    End of an era

    Sony seems to be done with its virtual reality ambitions, as it sells hundreds of patents related to the technology to rival Meta. First spotted by ZDNet Korea, via Road to VR, the company intends to transfer a total of 419 global patents to its competitor, with 43 US-specific properties changing hands between June and September this...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PSVR2
    • Industry
  • The Crew Motorfest Gets a Whole New Island for Free as Its Unrivalled Post-Launch Support Continues

    9

    News The Crew Motorfest Gets a Whole New Island for Free as Its Unrivalled Post-Launch Support Continues

    A real fest for motors

    The Crew Motorfest really might be the best-supported racing game currently available, as Ubisoft and Ivory Tower continue to pump brand new stuff into the 2023 title for free. Season 11 gets underway starting today, 7th October 2026, and it's a big one; it adds Kaua'i, another Hawaiian island you're free to explore, and...

    • Ubisoft
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • The Crew
    • Updates
  • Anime Racing Game Screamer's Latest PS5 Update Lets You Turn Off Its Right Stick Drifting

    9

    News Anime Racing Game Screamer's Latest PS5 Update Lets You Turn Off Its Right Stick Drifting

    Normal drifting or bust

    Earlier this year saw the launch of Screamer, one of the most interesting and unique racing games available on PS5. A new patch, available now, allows you to make it a little less interesting and unique, if you like. Announced and released today, the latest game update for Screamer can be installed now, and the main...

    • Plaion
    • PS5
    • Screamer
    • Updates
  • 40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in the PS Store Player's Choice Sale

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    Feature 40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in the PS Store Player's Choice Sale

    PS5 and PS4 games going cheap we recommend

    PS Store's latest offer is the Player's Choice sale, running from now through to 21st October 2026. As always, there are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games going cheap, and that's an awful lot of potential purchases to scroll through. To try and help out, we've compiled a smaller list of great games that we...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • PS Store
    • Deals
  • PS5 Fans Think They May Have Found Evidence of an Enhanced PS Portal

    23

    News PS5 Fans Think They May Have Found Evidence of an Enhanced PS Portal

    OLED screen incoming?

    The PS Portal handheld has been a surprise hit for Sony, and there has been talk of an OLED upgrade launching at some point in 2026. Now evidence of a revised unit appears to have been uncovered by

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PS Portal
    • Peripherals
  • "Sony Wasn't Quite Allowing It, But We Made It Happen" - Vib-Ribbon Creative Team Reflect On Their Sublime Musical Marvel

    5

    News "Sony Wasn't Quite Allowing It, But We Made It Happen" - Vib-Ribbon Creative Team Reflect On Their Sublime Musical Marvel

    Time Extension Design Room presents an oral history on a true uniquity

    The team behind the curious, ethereal, and one-of-a-kind PlayStation release Vib-Ribbon have spoken of the story behind the game's creation; the uphill battle to get such an abstract project greenlit, produced, and released; and the enduring legacy of not only the game itself, but the impact on...

    • Sony
    • PS1
    • PlayStation
    • Music
    • Japan
  • More Mafia Games Appear to Be Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps

    28

    News More Mafia Games Appear to Be Getting Native PS5 Ports, Likely 60fps

    An offer you can't refuse

    Earlier this year, 2K Games released an upgraded version of the excellent Mafia: Definitive Edition, designed to take full advantage of the PS5 hardware at 60fps with various other visual and performance improvements. Now it looks like both Mafia 2: Definitive Edition and Mafia 3: Definitive Edition aren’t fa

    • 2K Games
    • PS5
    • Mafia
  • Order of the Sinking Star (PS5) - Jon Blow's Huge Sokoban Design Mixtape Made Me Weary

    28

    Review Order of the Sinking Star (PS5) - Jon Blow's Huge Sokoban Design Mixtape Made Me Weary

    Block it out

    Order of the Sinking Star is a very tricky game to review. The latest effort from Jonathan Blow and his team at Thekla, it's an absolute beast with nearly a thousand puzzles to solve and multiple endings to discover. It's impressive on paper, but to be completely honest, I grew quite weary of the whole thing as I delved deeper into...

    • Reviews
    • Thekla
    • PS5
    • Order of the Sinking Star
  • Free Mafia 3 PS4 Game Seemingly Revoked, Prices Restored to Normal

    83

    News Free Mafia 3 PS4 Game Seemingly Revoked, Prices Restored to Normal

    You can no longer get Call of Duty: WWII and Mafia 3 for free

    Mafia 3 and all of its associated DLC is currently available for free on the PS Store in several countries, with no PS Plus required. You can get it

    • 2K Games
    • PS4
    • Mafia
    • PS Store
  • More Sources Mount for Ape Escape Revival from Ex-Sonic Mania Devs

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    Rumour More Sources Mount for Ape Escape Revival from Ex-Sonic Mania Devs

    The makers of Penny's Big Breakaway

    Word on the street is that Sony is taking pitches on its dormant, fan-favourite franchises, and among those is the supposed revival of a proper old school classic: Ape Escape. Well, the rumour mill has continued turning over, and there's now a thin, but very plausible, fan theory about which team is bringing back...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Ape Escape
    • Rumours
  • Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date Revealed by Reliable Leaker

    31

    News Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Date Revealed by Reliable Leaker

    Stuck in traffic

    We've all been wondering where the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 is, and now we have our best idea of when to expect its arrival thanks to a very reliable source. Billbil-kun, reporting via Dealabs, has "exclusively obtained" information about the open world racing game's PS5 debut and other release details. According to the report,...

    • Xbox Game Studios
    • PS5
    • Forza Horizon
    • Leaks
    • Release Dates
  • Mounting Evidence Says Sony Really Is 'Accepting Game Pitches' on Fan Fave Franchises

    186

    News Mounting Evidence Says Sony Really Is 'Accepting Game Pitches' on Fan Fave Franchises

    Killzone! Ape Escape! Sly Cooper!

    A recognised leaker who previously outed the existence of Metroidvania spin-off God of War: Sons of Sparta says Sony is “accepting multiple game pitches” for projects inspired by fan favourite franchises. Recently there’s been an uptick in rumours related to

    • Sony
    • PS6
    • PS5
    • Rumours
  • Confusion as Erroneous Reports Claim Xbox Has Exclusive GTA 6 Cloud Streaming Rights

    31

    News Confusion as Erroneous Reports Claim Xbox Has Exclusive GTA 6 Cloud Streaming Rights

    It doesn't

    I think we’re all fairly familiar with the cycle of Xbox news these days: Asha Sharma sends out an internal memo or hosts a staff townhall, and the information “inexplicably” makes its way into the hands of journalists within the hour. In the latest example of corporate bluster, reported by The Verge, the new CEO has boasted about...

    • Rockstar Games
    • PS5
    • GTA
    • Grand Theft Auto
  • Wolverine PS5's Controversial Fart Trails Can Now Be Toggled in Story Sequences

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    News Wolverine PS5's Controversial Fart Trails Can Now Be Toggled in Story Sequences

    "Based on community feedback"

    I personally think the fall out over the scent trails in Marvel’s Wolverine may be one of the biggest overreactions in recent gaming memory, but fair play to Insomniac for responding to the (often robust) feedback. It’s already included options to disable the feature for collectibles, and reduced the opacity of...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Marvel's Wolverine
    • Patches

YesterdayTue, 6th Oct 2026

  • 'This Needs to Change': PS5 Influencer Regains Access to Account, But Admits 'Not Many Have My Reach'

    126

    News 'This Needs to Change': PS5 Influencer Regains Access to Account, But Admits 'Not Many Have My Reach'

    "No one deserves this"

    Earlier this year there was a big hullabaloo about a social engineering scam, impacting dozens upon dozens of PlayStation players. The story hit the news in a big way when longtime podcaster Colin Moriarty had his account boosted, leading to widespread panic in the community. While the Sacred Symbols host was

    • Sony
    • Security
    • Industry
  • PS5 Jailbreaks Are Escalating at an Unprecedented Pace, and Sony Must Be Sweating

    77

    News PS5 Jailbreaks Are Escalating at an Unprecedented Pace, and Sony Must Be Sweating

    This is fine.png

    A game of cat-and-mouse between Sony and hackers is very much underway, as the PS5 has been jailbroken to a massive degree in the past week. Legally we’re walking on thin ice here, but we can report on a new jailbreak which opens up the console, as long as it’s running firmware v7.00 through v13.60. Firmware v13.60 was...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Hardware
  • October 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now

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    News October 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now

    You can download until 2nd November

    Right on time, another batch of PS Plus Essential games have been added to Sony’s service, which are yours to claim and keep for as long as you remain a member. October 2026’s selection includes sim racing, acclaimed multiplayer action, and some unorthodox voxel-based gunplay – an eclectic mix, to say the...

    • PS Plus
    • PS5
    • PS4
  • BeamNG.drive Is Looking Wildly Impressive in First PS5 Pro Footage

    20

    News BeamNG.drive Is Looking Wildly Impressive in First PS5 Pro Footage

    What sorcery is this?

    It’s a miracle that BeamNG.drive is releasing on the PS5 at all. For those who don’t know, this is a physics-focused racer that tracks each individual component of each vehicle at 240Hz, resulting in the most accurate crashes ever made. You’d think it would require a super-computer to run! But the team has worked really...

    • BeamNG
    • PS5
    • BeamNG Drive
  • 'This Is Intentional': GameStop to Start Scalping Used PS5 Pros for $1,500

    87

    News 'This Is Intentional': GameStop to Start Scalping Used PS5 Pros for $1,500

    Almost double the price of a new unit

    A brand new PS5 Pro will already cost you an arm and a leg in the United States at $900, but a used one may now set you back almost double, with GameStop announcing unprecedented price increases for pre-owned consoles. According to a verified Reddit post, the retailer will begin charging up to $1,500 for used...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • USA
    • Hardware
  • PS1 Obscurity Spectral Tower, Perhaps The Longest "Kusoge" Ever Made, Is Now Playable In English

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    News PS1 Obscurity Spectral Tower, Perhaps The Longest "Kusoge" Ever Made, Is Now Playable In English

    Time Extension Got 5,000 hours to spare?

    The rare and rubbish PS1 RPG Spectral Tower has been translated into English, and is now ready and raring to go for all players looking to have a tedious, endless adventure. The patch, crafted by a team of homebrewers, arrives just in time for the dubious title's 30th anniversary. Released in 1996, Spectral Tower is an...

    • PlayStation
    • PS1
    • RPGs
    • Japan
    • Modding
  • This Scrappy New Superhero Game Could Be What Marvel's Avengers Wanted to Be

    28

    News This Scrappy New Superhero Game Could Be What Marvel's Avengers Wanted to Be

    Assemble

    A leaked trailer has been floating around today, showing off footage from a secret new Marvel game named Project Comet. Planned for PC and mobile – but likely coming to consoles as well – this is effectively a superhero version of the wildly popular Genshin Impact format, so you’ll be forming squads and completing missions in...

    • Marvel
    • Leaks
  • Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Biggest Weakness Is Its Limited Multiplayer, and It's Already Getting Fixed

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    News Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Biggest Weakness Is Its Limited Multiplayer, and It's Already Getting Fixed

    Fuse Games is on the case

    While Star Wars: Galactic Racer has come out to glowing reviews, something that's quickly become cause for concern among players is the game's multiplayer offering. Thankfully, it seems the developer is already on the case. There are a couple of things relating to the game's online modes that are coming up again and again...

    • Secret Mode
    • PS5
    • Star Wars Galactic Racer
    • Updates
  • Watch Dogs Legion to Receive Surprise PS5 Remake Next Year

    53

    Rumour Watch Dogs Legion to Receive Surprise PS5 Remake Next Year

    London's calling

    There were some great ideas in Watch Dogs Legion, but it didn’t really come together quite like publisher Ubisoft planned. I think I liked this game more than most, but I can fully understand its detractors. The release’s gimmick of recruiting any NPC quickly became repetitive, and the whole concept stripped it of personality...

    • Ubisoft
    • PS5
    • Watch Dogs
    • Rumours
  • Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the Highest-Rated Star Wars Game in Over 20 Years

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    Out Today Star Wars: Galactic Racer, the Highest-Rated Star Wars Game in Over 20 Years

    Very fast, very dangerous

    It's kind of wild to think about, but it's true: Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the highest-rated game in the sci-fi series since 2003's Knights of the Old Republic. With a Metascore of 88, it outdoes other recent games that share the universe, such as Star Wars Zero

    • Secret Mode
    • PS5
    • Star Wars Galactic Racer
  • Nolan North Would '110%' Return for Nathan Drake in a New Uncharted Game

    32

    News Nolan North Would '110%' Return for Nathan Drake in a New Uncharted Game

    "It just depends if Sony wants to make money"

    Will Sony ever make an Uncharted 5? Well, there are rumours floating around about a new entry in the works at Naughty Dog, and if that's true, the team definitely doesn't need to worry about getting Nathan Drake back. Speaking during a Q&A session at Gamergy in Puerto Rico, Nolan North — who played...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • Uncharted
  • Space Harrier Fans, You Need to Keep an Eye on This PS5 Arcade Shooter

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    News Space Harrier Fans, You Need to Keep an Eye on This PS5 Arcade Shooter

    Welcome to the fantasy zone?

    Japanese dev PiXEL describes Angelian Trigger as a “pseudo 3D style” shooter inspired by games from “the past”. It means Space Harrier, of course! This game is actually already available on the Switch in Japan, but only supports the Japanese language. It’s unclear whether that will change with its upcoming PS5...

    • PiXEL
    • PS5
    • Angelian Trigger
    • Announcements
  • Warhammer's Vampire Survivors-Like Brings Insane Pixel Action to PS5 in November

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    News Warhammer's Vampire Survivors-Like Brings Insane Pixel Action to PS5 in November

    Hammer blow

    Warhammer Survivors, the Warhammer game that's quite clearly taken inspiration from Vampire Survivors, now has a confirmed release date on PS5. Unfazed by the looming shadow of GTA 6, the chaotic roguelite title launches on the 10th November, priced at £6.39 / $7.99 / €7.49. There'll also be a 10% discount on release, and if you...

    • Auroch Digital
    • PS5
    • Warhammer
    • Release Dates
    • Trailers
  • After Crazy Taxi's AI Drama, SEGA Says It's Being 'Very Cautious' About Using the Tech

    14

    News After Crazy Taxi's AI Drama, SEGA Says It's Being 'Very Cautious' About Using the Tech

    Won't be used for creative aspects

    Generative AI continues to be a controversial topic in many fields, and although it may have its uses, many stand against its use in creative endeavours — and that's pretty much how publisher SEGA sees it. The Japanese company stated its stance on AI in an interview with Nikkei, essentially saying it does use...

    • SEGA
    • PS5
  • ARC Raiders, The Finals Are the Next Games Set for TV and Movie Adaptations

    5

    News ARC Raiders, The Finals Are the Next Games Set for TV and Movie Adaptations

    Embarking on the next step

    Embark Studios, the team behind popular shooters The Finals and ARC Raiders, have confirmed both games are being adapted for the screen. As reported by Variety, the Nexon-owned studio is teaming up with production company Chernin Entertainment to bring the two titles into the realm of TV and film. It's not made clear if...

    • Embark Studios
    • PS5
    • Arc Radiers
    • The Finals
    • TV

Monday5th Oct 2026

  • Another Major PS5 Game Will Be Delisted in October 2026

    71

    News Another Major PS5 Game Will Be Delisted in October 2026

    NBA 2K25 loses single player campaign in January 2027

    Once again, I'm compiling all the upcoming delistings, server shutdowns, and general disruptions you should be aware of across PS5 and PS4 for October. This article was first published in September, but with all those delistings out of the way, let's now focus on what's left in October...

    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Delistings
  • Disappointment as Kingdom Hearts PS5 Pulls Back Platinum Trophies

    38

    News Disappointment as Kingdom Hearts PS5 Pulls Back Platinum Trophies

    Hello darkness my old friend

    The curse of Sony’s unnecessarily limiting PS5 Trophy system strikes again, as the “definitive” version of Kingdom Hearts will have fewer Platinums than its PS4 predecessor. Fans have spotted that the upcoming Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III re-release groups its gongs into three different lists: Kingdom Hearts...

    • Square Enix
    • PS5
    • Kingdom Hearts
    • Trophies
  • These 23+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (5th-11th October)

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    Guide These 23+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (5th-11th October)

    Kingdom Hearts! Star Wars! Hellraiser!

    The hectic release schedule does show some signs of slowing down this week, but there's still no shortage of games to play. Highlights this time include the critically acclaimed Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the PS5 version of the Kingdom Hearts Collection I - III. Keep an eye out for Hellraiser: Revival, too...

    • Guides
    • PS5
    • PS Plus
    • Release Dates
    • Features
  • Dune: Awakening (PS5) - What a Time to Be a Duner

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    Review Dune: Awakening (PS5) - What a Time to Be a Duner

    May thy knife chip and shatter

    Standing over the planes of Arrakis, I don’t think I’ve ever felt so thirsty playing a game. Dune: Awakening, the survival experience from Funcom, has finally made its way to consoles, and I’ve been checking out the game on PS5. This was a release I actually had a bit of time with on PC, but decided to hold off...

    • Reviews
    • PS5
    • Funcom
    • Dune Awakening
  • Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III (PS5) - Great Value for Newcomers in This (Almost) Complete Package

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    Mini Review Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III (PS5) - Great Value for Newcomers in This (Almost) Complete Package

    A Kingdom of games

    Kingdom Hearts Collection I~III is perfect for those interested in delving into Disney and Square Enix's weird, wonderful, and often convoluted action RPG world for the first time, but for a longtime fan like myself, the lack of enhancements makes it hard to justify a purchase. As the name suggests, this package includes every...

    • Reviews
    • Square Enix
    • PS5
    • Kingdom Hearts Collection I-III
    • Mini Reviews
  • Last Chance to Buy These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Autumn Adventures Sale

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    Feature Last Chance to Buy These 40+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Autumn Adventures Sale

    Sale away

    PS Store's Autumn Adventures sale is due to conclude soon, finishing on 7th October 2026. Until then, there are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games going cheap, and that's just too much to scroll through, isn't it? That's where this page comes in: We've compiled a smaller list of great games that we think are worth considering while they're...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • PS Store
    • Deals
  • RetroAchievements Come To Original Hardware Thanks To This PS2 Software Plug-In

    5

    News RetroAchievements Come To Original Hardware Thanks To This PS2 Software Plug-In

    Time Extension xeRAbora brings RetroAchievements to modded hardware for the first time

    New homebrew software allows for RetroAchievements to be tracked and recorded from games played on original PS2 hardware, rather than through an emulator. Developed by modder "hacan 359", the xeRAbora program works in collaboration with another homebrew utility, Open PS2 Loader,...

    • RetroAchievements
    • PS2
    • PlayStation
  • 'Part 1' of Gran Turismo 7's Massive Spec 4 Update Is Available Very Soon on PS5, PS4

    42

    News 'Part 1' of Gran Turismo 7's Massive Spec 4 Update Is Available Very Soon on PS5, PS4

    Release date confirmed

    Sony and Polyphony Digital have revealed when to expect the first part of Gran Turismo 7's big, free 'Spec IV' update. The PS5/PS4 racing game will get this major update on 14th October, 2026, as shown in this new trailer: Spec IV Part I includes several new vehicles, a new circuit, the Car Concierge feature, and more...

    • Sony
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Gran Turismo 7
    • Updates
  • I Suppose PlayStation-Themed Blind Boxes Were Only a Matter of Time

    50

    News I Suppose PlayStation-Themed Blind Boxes Were Only a Matter of Time

    Some sets available now

    I really dislike blind boxes. I guess the rise and rise of PopMart has made them ubiquitous, but I hate the idea that you can spend good money on a random item. I had a friend once who’d buy an entire bundle of blind boxes, just to guarantee she got the full set. Anyway, I digress. With blind boxes being the hot new...

    • YuMe
    • Toys
  • Hellblade Dev Begins Shedding Staff, Months After Revealing New Game at Xbox Showcase

    50

    News Hellblade Dev Begins Shedding Staff, Months After Revealing New Game at Xbox Showcase

    Senua's sacrifice

    I think it’s remarkable that so few people are talking about the fact that Senua was officially revealed for the PS5 during the Xbox Showcase just four months ago. Fast-forward to today and the game looks like it’ll never see the light of day, as the Cambridge-based studio begins shedding staff. Microsoft announced last month...

    • Xbox Game Studios
    • Ninja Theory
    • Industry
  • Dark Pictures Dev's Layoffs Have Begun, Over 70 Staff Reportedly Let Go

    30

    News Dark Pictures Dev's Layoffs Have Begun, Over 70 Staff Reportedly Let Go

    Supermassive Games shrinks to survive

    Supermassive Games, the studio behind the original Until Dawn as well as the Dark Pictures anthology, recently confirmed it would be cutting some jobs in order to keep the company alive, and it seems the time has sadly come. As reported by Insider Gaming, some Supermassive staffers have recently left the...

    • Supermassive Games
    • PS5
  • Capcom Plans to Use AI Technology with RE Engine to Make Games More Efficiently

    32

    News Capcom Plans to Use AI Technology with RE Engine to Make Games More Efficiently

    REX initiative detailed

    Publisher Capcom has stated its plan to incorporate AI tech into its versatile in-house game engine, RE Engine. Reported by Japanese outlet GameBiz, the company's 'REX' initiative has been detailed; it's all about eliminating many of the major hurdles to making triple-A games in the modern day, and the answer is seemingly...

    • Capcom
    • PS5
    • Industry

Sunday4th Oct 2026

  • Let's Flick Through Sammy's Photos from Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show

    32

    Feature Let's Flick Through Sammy's Photos from Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show

    Nothing too unsavoury, I promise

    I’ve been wanting to share some of my adventures from Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show for weeks now, but I wasn’t really sure how best to package it. Then, earlier this week while I was out running, I realised I didn’t really need a big overarching theme or some inspirational message – what if I just posted the...

    • Gamescom
    • Tokyo Game Show
    • Travel
    • Gallery
    • Features
  • All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (October 4th 2026)

    2

    Retro Recap All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (October 4th 2026)

    Time Extension Splatterhouse! Anbernic RG DS Plus! TMNT! Donkey Kong!

    Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Fanmade Master System Project Still Alive, With A Demo Potentially On The Way: xfixium has...

    • Retro Recap
    • Features

Saturday3rd Oct 2026

  • Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2026?

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    Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2026?

    Plus or minus?

    Oh boy, this could be one of the most brutal PS Plus polls this website has hosted in quite some time. Without wanting to sound mean, I'm not sure October's PS Plus Essential lineup has much mass appeal. Case in point: EA Sports F1 25 has been billed as the big deal — but as is always the case with sports games, you either like...

    • PS Plus
    • PS5
    • PS4
    • Polls
    • Features
  • Thrustmaster Reveals New $750 PS5 Racing Wheel for Gran Turismo 7

    30

    News Thrustmaster Reveals New $750 PS5 Racing Wheel for Gran Turismo 7

    For the racing elite

    Gran Turismo 7 quietly goes from strength-to-strength, and the best console sim racer on the planet deserves an exceptional hardware rig. How about this $750 solution from Thrustmaster, then, which is scheduled to launch this Christmas? Named the TGT III, this upcoming PS5 and PS4 wheel has apparently been designed true to...

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