Opinion Sony's Disgraceful Bluepoint Closure Should Concern Every PS Studios Fan
A sorry state of affairs
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Guide These 12+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (23rd-1st March)
Resident Evil Requiem! Tokyo Xtreme Racer! Towerborne!
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Review God of War: Sons of Sparta (PS5) - Series' Boldest Bet Is Also Its Slowest Burn
For Sparta
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Review Avowed (PS5) - Overlooked Xbox RPG Arrives with Some Big Upgrades
Green with Envoy
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- Avowed
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621
Short but sweet
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- What Are You Playing
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Tings for the memories
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TodaySat, 21st Feb 2026
Guide Every Shining Game, Ranked
Time Extension A light in the darkness
The Shining series may well be best known for its line of tactics RPGs, most notably the Shining Force sub-series, but the 35-year-old franchise actually started out as a first-person perspective dungeon crawler and went on to span many different sub-genres, making it one of the most diverse RPG series to dive into. The...
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News Incoming Xbox Boss Promises a 'Renewed Commitment to Console', and 'Hears' Fans on Skipping PS5
But Nadella says "we're a top publisher across all platforms"
Upper-brass Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are both out at Xbox with immediate effect, and new CEO Asha Sharma is in. This all raises interesting questions about the future of Microsoft’s gaming division under new leadership, as it’s spent the past 18 months or so pivoting to...
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Guide These 12+ PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (23rd-1st March)
Resident Evil Requiem! Tokyo Xtreme Racer! Towerborne!
Whew, the number of games coming out next week may not be particularly high, but they're big'uns! You've got Tokyo Xtreme Racer making its long-awaited return, as well as Xbox's Towerborne dropping at last. And oh yeah, there's a little game called Resident Evil Requiem coming out. Here's...
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- PS5
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- Features
News Jan 2026 USA Sales: 5-Year-Old PS5 Nudges Nintendo's New Switch 2 Aside
Start as you meant to go on
After losing the December 2025 sales battle to the Switch 2, PS5 was once again the best-selling console in the US this January, ranked by both units and dollar sales. The console, which is now more than five-years-old, was propped up by some lingering holiday bundles. But while it doesn’t sound like there was a huge...
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- Charts
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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 621
Short but sweet
It's just a week until Resident Evil Requiem releases, so we're sure many of you are in a holding pattern until then. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: We're into the second month of my New Year's resolution to play 12 PS5 games in 2026, which aren't available on PS4, so for February it's Arkane Studios'...
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YesterdayFri, 20th Feb 2026
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...
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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...
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Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every game coming from PS Studios
Sony's first-party developers are known collectively as PlayStation Studios, and it's these teams that make all the games published by the company. Whether it's PS5, PC, or beyond, there are always new games in the works. While we don't always know everything about what's in development, we've done our best to...
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News Phil Spencer Announces That He's Retiring From Xbox
Pure Xbox A massive shakeup for Microsoft Gaming
Posting out to his personal LinkedIn account today, Phil Spencer has announced that he's retiring from Xbox, with the current President of Microsoft's CoreAI product Asha Sharma taking over from the long-time chief of Microsoft's gaming division. Phil
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Opinion Sony's Disgraceful Bluepoint Closure Should Concern Every PS Studios Fan
A sorry state of affairs
Sony disastrously and disgracefully shuttered Texas-based fan favourite Bluepoint yesterday. The long-time PS Studios partner never got a chance to ship a game under its new parent company. This news hit me particularly hard because I believe it reflects the erosion of once-great PlayStation management that I think we’ve...
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- Bluepoint
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News Sony Goes Silent on Social Media as Fans Turn Feral Following Bluepoint Closure
Gloves off
Sony has seemingly ceased all social media activities following the devastating news involving Bluepoint this week. In the immediate aftermath of the unfortunate news breaking about the Demon’s Souls remake dev, a scheduled post on Marathon was published across all of PlayStation’s accounts. While it’s likely the post had been...
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News Phil Spencer Stepping Down, Sarah Bond Leaving Microsoft in Huge Xbox Shake-Up
End of the line
Phil Spencer, CEO of Microsoft's gaming division, is retiring from the role. Additionally, Xbox president Sarah Bond is exiting the company. These two departures are part of a big shift in leadership at the top of Xbox, announced today via emails from those at the top. Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, has announced that Asha...
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News Kratos Voice Actor Makes Statement After Seemingly Spilling God of War PS5 Plans
"Let me be crystal clear"
Kratos’ voice actor Christopher Judge appears to have spilled the reveal plans for the next God of War. In a meet and greet exchange originally uploaded by Fuzhpuzy and mirrored on Reddit, the actor innocently reveals that fans will “hear about what we’re doing, probably late summer”. This actually aligns with
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News Stellar Blade Will Seemingly Be the Next PS5 Exclusive to Come to Rival Consoles
We can Adam and Eve it
Stellar Blade, a tentpole title for PS5 published by Sony, looks poised to entirely abandon PlayStation console exclusivity. While the game originally launched as a PlayStation exclusive, it was ported to PC last year, like so many of PlayStation’s first-party titles these days. But Korean dev Shift Up doesn’t want to...
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- PS5
- Stellar Blade
News Capcom Issues Reassurances as Resident Evil Requiem PS5 Leaks Run Rampant
"It's not long now"
Resident Evil Requiem is not set to release until next week, on 27th February, but we’re afraid to report early copies have already found their way into the hands of eager fans. While that’s not such a bad thing in isolation, spoilers are starting to spread, so be extra vigilant when you’re browsing the web over the next...
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- Resident Evil
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News Sony's Left Bloodborne Fans More Frustrated Than Ever Following Bluepoint Shutdown
Cease and desist
In case you've somehow missed it, Sony made the decision yesterday to close Bluepoint Games, the studio behind incredibly well-received remakes like Shadow of the Colossus and PS5's standout launch title, Demon's Souls. It's caused a huge upset, with fans baffled that the studio didn't get to release a single game following its...
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- PS5
- PS4
- Bloodborne
News Roblox Is Being Played More Than PlayStation and Steam Combined
Engagement figures are insane
You may have seen a recent report (from Matthew Ball) that reveals gaming is losing people to mobile apps and other sources of instant gratification entertainment. Even within just video games, though, PlayStation is up against crazy competition — not only from other platforms, but
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Tings for the memories
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition was expected from Ubisoft after leaking just days prior, but its contents weren't. This is a retro collection from Digital Eclipse, most recently known for their well-received Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection. The collection won't cost you an arm and a leg at just £17.99, but it's a strange...
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- Ubisoft
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News Splinter Cell's PS5 Remake Survives Significant Ubisoft Studio Cull
Around 40 employees let go
Splinter Cell’s long-awaited PS5 remake is allegedly still alive and kicking, despite layoffs at developer Ubisoft Toronto. The publisher has culled around 8% of the Canadian studio’s headcount, totalling around 40 full-time staffers. Despite this, work will continue in earnest on Sam Fisher’s return, while the...
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- PS5
- Splinter Cell
- Industry
News God of War's Next Main Game Looking Ever More Likely to Explore Egyptian Mythology
Dataminer finds links to new setting
After decimating the Greek gods and surviving the harsh Norse mythos, it really does seem like God of War is poised to move to Egypt in the next leg of the saga. A dataminer appears to have discovered some dialogue hidden within the files of God of War Ragnarok, and if it holds any weight, it could be a big clue...
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- PS5
- God of War
News As Nier: Automata Reaches 10 Million Sales, Square Enix Teases More to Come
To be continued
Publisher Square Enix has announced that NieR: Automata has now surpassed 10 million copies sold worldwide. To commemorate this impressive milestone, the company has released the following video, which goes over the game's journey and its various related projects over the years: While this is notable news in itself, the video...
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- Nier Automata
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News Some Fans Think Fatal Fury PS5, PS4 Is Delivering Better Street Fighter Content Than SF6
And it's all free
If there’s one criticism of Street Fighter 6, which is an outstanding game, it’s that post-release content has been fairly slow to roll out. To be fair, the Capcom fighter has some pretty impressive production values, which makes adding things like new stages and costumes pretty time consuming. But it doesn’t look good when...
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- PS4
- Fatal Fury
- DLC
News Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Takes Full Control of Iconic Fighting Game Tournament Evo
We're not Qiddin'
In a muted announcement that’s perhaps not all that surprising considering the direction the wind’s been blowing, Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya now owns all of the iconic fighting game tournament, Evo. You may recall Sony and RTS rescuing the esports event several years ago. The former sold its stake to India’s NODWIN Gami
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News Skate Is Placing New Map Area Behind a Paywall, and Fans Are Outraged
Squandered trust
Skate, the free-to-play rendition that's currently in early access on PS5 and PS4, has just announced some of the content and changes coming soon in Season 3, and one point in particular has fans really riled up. In a new update on the official site, developer Full Circle has announced that the tutorial island will be expanded and...
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- PS4
- Skate
- Updates
News Star Wars: Galactic Racer Seems Like an Exciting Mix of Burnout, MotorStorm, and WipEout
Next best thing
In what was a pretty dang great State of Play presentation, the gameplay trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer may have been one of the highlights, and in a recent developer interview, we're picking up some really good vibes about this arcade racer's direction.
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News Two Far Cry Games, 'Several' Assassin's Creed Games in Development, Ubisoft Confirms
Guillemot spills some beans
It sounds like Ubisoft is doubling down on its biggest franchises following its massive corporate restructure. In an interview with Variety, CEO Yves Guillemot has revealed some of the publisher's plans for the future, and if you're a big fan of Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, it's good news. As
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- Assassins Creed
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News Nioh 3 Is the Fastest-Selling Game in the Series, 1 Million Copies Sold in Two Weeks
Killer
It seems like Nioh 3 has been a big success for publisher Koei Tecmo; it's announced the game has now sold 1 million copies, two weeks out from its initial launch. Moreover, it's reached this sales milestone faster than the previous games, making it the fastest-selling entry to date. As you can see in this post, Koei Tecmo has also...
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- Nioh
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Thursday19th Feb 2026
News Sony Makes Shocking Decision to Shut Down Bluepoint Games
PlayStation Studio axed
In news that's genuinely sent us reeling, Sony is reportedly shutting down Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based developer that it acquired back in 2021, making it part of PlayStation Studios. Most notably, Bluepoint was behind the superb Shadow of the Colossus PS4 remake and the excellent Demon's Souls PS5 remake. Naturally...
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- PS5
- Bluepoint Games
Good luck
As you'd expect, Sony and PlayStation have had to come out and say something about the shock decision to shut down Bluepoint Games. A statement from PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst is doing the rounds online, in which the Dutch CEO attempts to rationalise the closure. He writes: "Hello everyone, I wanted to share an important...
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- PS5
- Bluepoint Games
News Memory Crisis Threatening to Delay PS6 Could Last 'Another 10 Years'
It's not looking good, folks
The memory component crisis threatening to delay the PS6 may not be resolved for another 10 years, according to Phison CEO Pua Khein-Seng. The Malaysian executive would know, of course: his company is responsible for various related products, including SSDs, flash drives, and so on. While much of the discussion has...
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- PS6
- Industry
"It's not Starfield 2.0"
Bethesda bigwig Todd Howard has finally touched base on when we can expect an update on Starfield, which has been strongly rumoured to release on PS5 for several years now. While he didn’t speak specifically about Sony’s system, he did refer to an upcoming update his team’s been working on, which was actually shown...
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- Starfield
- Todd Howard
Preview This GTA-Inspired Anime Game Took Me by Surprise on PS5
Mint
There were points playing NTE, the new GTA-inspired anime open world from Hotta Studio, where I genuinely wanted to applaud what I was seeing on the screen. Many of you will know that the production values of gacha games has been growing since the transformative success of Genshin Impact, with titles like Zenless Zone Zero and Infinity Nikki...
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- PS5
- NTE
- Neverness to Everness
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News Avowed Dev Hopes RPG's Biggest Criticism Has Been Fixed for PS5 Launch
Upgrading upgrades
Avowed is out now on PS5, having been exclusive to Xbox and PC for just over a year. But as the old saying goes, good things come to those who wait — and there's no doubt that PlayStation players are getting a better game than what was available 12 months ago. We think it's a largely great RPG, as evidenced by our Avowed PS5...
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- PS5
- Avowed
News A New Engine for The Elder Scrolls 6? Don't Be Ridiculous
'Creation Engine 3' confirmed
Because we've been waiting what feels like an eternity for The Elder Scrolls 6, there have been suggestions that Bethesda might be moving on from its creaky old Creation Engine — but that won't be the case. In a fresh interview with Kinda Funny — which is throwing out all kinds of juicy quotes — Bethesda boss...
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News Mobile App Addictions Are Quickly Becoming a Serious Threat to Video Games, Report Claims
Time isn't on your side
According to a frankly massive new report, video games are struggling to retain people's attention in an age that's becoming more and more obsessed with quickfire, increasingly easy to access entertainment. This has been a topic of debate for years now, but said report, which was put together by a gaming industry advisory...
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News Seems Like PS5 Will Be the Only Console You Can Play Silent Hill Townfall at Launch
Fear effect
Silent Hill, like many multiformat franchises, feels PlayStation. That’s not to say the series has never released elsewhere, it has – last year’s Silent Hill F is an obvious example, which was available across the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC all on day one. But it’s a series that got its start on Sony’s system, and it was no...
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Poll What Review Score Would You Give God of War: Sons of Sparta?
This means war
A much different take on the property, God of War: Sons of Sparta was shadow dropped on PS5 around this time last week, after it was announced during Sony's State of Play broadcast. Taking on the form of a 2D Metroidvania adventure, Sons of Sparta provides insight into Kratos' teenage years, as he trains to become a true Spartan...
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"We're able to play it"
It’s been around seven years since The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced, but it’s going to be several more before it’s in our hands. Speaking with Kinda Funny, Bethesda bigwig Todd Howard lamented the way the game was originally revealed, but said he’s “happy” with the progress the project is making. He beamed:...
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- PS5
- The Elder Scrolls
News Bluey Returns to PS5, PS4 in May with a Quest for the Gold Pen
No need to feel blue
Popular kids show Bluey has already made its debut on PS5 and PS4 with the simply named Bluey: The Videogame, but it's now getting something a little bit different. Having already launched on mobile devices last year, Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen has now been announced for PC and consoles, including PS5 and PS4. The trailer...
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News PS5 Sequel Control Resonant Is Inspired by All the Coolest Sh*t
Including Neon Genesis Evangelion
In any of Remedy’s games, you can feel its influences pouring off the screen. While the studio has a unique style all of its own, it’s clear it draws inspiration from a wide range of art, including television, movies, and books. In a new video about Control Resonant, it’s touched upon some of the media which...
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- Control
News This Musical Turn-Based RPG Could Be a Breath of Fresh Air on PS5, and It's Out Very Soon
People of Note gets a date
We've been keeping an eye on People of Note for a while now, a turn-based RPG with a musical twist from Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios. It's looking quite promising, and very different from most other RPGs on the horizon, in this new trailer: As you can see, the video also reveals a release date for the...
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News Sonic 4 Movie Has Found the Voice of Amy Rose
New cast member joins the party
Following three very successful Hollywood movies, Sonic the Hedgehog is continuing his adventures on the big screen with a fourth instalment. If you've seen the third film, you may know that a post-credits sequence teases the introduction of Amy Rose to the ever-growing roster of heroes, and we now know who is...
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Round Up Styx: Blades of Greed Is the Best-Reviewed Game in the Series
In good stealth
Reviews for Styx: Blades of Greed, the latest game in the reasonably well-liked stealth series, have arrived, and it appears to be the best-received title yet. There hasn't been a new Styx game for about nine years, but it seems like it'll have been worth the wait for fans. The critical consensus is that it's a well-executed...
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News Tokyo Xtreme Racer on PS5 Will Have Bonus Features and Content Not Found in PC Version
It'll be updated later, though
Genki is poised to release Tokyo Xtreme Racer on PS5 very soon indeed, and when it arrives, it'll have some additional features over the currently available PC version. Launching on 26th February 2026, the racing game has released another trailer, showing off three new vehicles making their debut in the PS5 edition:...
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- Tokyo Xtreme Racer
News Rhythm Action Game Rager Gives You a Reason to Keep Your PSVR2 in March
Release date announced
PSVR2 fans, you'd best be sitting down: not only is there a new game to watch out for, it's coming very soon, and Sony's even promoting it on PS Blog. It hasn't forgotten the headset after all! Rager is the name of the game, and it's a rhythm-action game cut from the same cloth as stuff like Beat Saber. It's heading to PSVR2...
- Impact Inked
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- PSVR2
- Rager
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Wednesday18th Feb 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
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News Sony Will Offset Soaring RAM Prices by Further Monetising PS5 Players
RAMping it up
As we all know by now, the tech industry is in a real bind. Demand from AI companies has disrupted the global supply chain of RAM, pushing prices sky high. It’s affecting everyone: from hobbyists shopping for PC components to giant consumer electronics companies like Sony. Last year we reported that the Japanese giant had obtained...
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News These 4 Major PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in February and March
Heads up
In this digital era of PlayStation gaming, content is becoming more ephemeral, with titles pulled on and off the PS Store as a publisher pleases. That will affect several games over the next couple of months, with some major names among them. Here’s everything you need to know: Genshin Impact (PS4): 25th February (Delisted); 8th April...
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- PS4
- Delistings
Review God of War: Sons of Sparta (PS5) - Series' Boldest Bet Is Also Its Slowest Burn
For Sparta
For a while, the God of War series was incredibly tired. The straw that broke the camel's back was God of War: Ascension — a perfectly fine hack-and-slasher in its own right, but it was so similar to what came before it that fatigue for Kratos' angry adventures really started to settle in. It's exactly why the Norse games took a very...
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News 'We Need to Focus on Improving the Game': Highguard Dev Explains Why Website Is Offline
Mysterious investor revealed
While a select few on social media are revelling in the failure of Highguard, we can’t help but feel sad to see another title crash and burn. But following some heavy layoffs last week, things aren’t looking particularly positive for Wildlight Entertainment’s latest. Fans noticed yesterday morning that the...
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- Highguard
