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Sony’s new PS5 Prism Collection gives a beautiful retro makeover to your console and controller
Sony’s new PS5 Prism Collection brings back the beloved transparent aesthetic of the ’90s with glossy DualSense controllers and matching console covers in three stunning colors.
Sony just handed Kojima’s PHYSINT to Xbox, and PlayStation fans aren’t going to like it
Sony has stepped away from Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT after three decades of collaboration, and Xbox has swooped in to publish the genre bending game instead.
We got GTA VI limited-edition DualSense controllers before GTA VI
Sony has revealed two limited-edition GTA VI DualSense controllers with Vice City-inspired designs. Pre-orders begin September 10, ahead of the game’s November 19 launch.
Sony’s defense against a digital ownership lawsuit is that you know you don’t own your games
Sony is pushing back against a California class action lawsuit over how the PlayStation Store describes digital game purchases, arguing that its checkout process clearly tells buyers they are purchasing a license.
GTA VI could take 80 hours to finish, so maybe cancel your date now
Rockstar’s Rob Nelson says his GTA VI playthrough took around 80 hours, suggesting the upcoming open-world blockbuster could be a massive time commitment.
PlayStation Plus is getting Sniper Elite: Resistance, plus a JRPG worth your time
PlayStation Plus is getting Sniper Elite: Resistance, Chained Echoes, MLB The Show 26, and Wobbly Life as its September Monthly Games.
The best gaming consoles for 2026
The PS5 is our top gaming console for 2026, but Switch 2, Xbox, PS5 Pro, and Steam Deck all have their strengths. Here’s which one you should buy.
The Blood of Dawnwalker won’t punish your old gaming PC, but your PS5 might struggle
The Blood of Dawnwalker has modest PC requirements, but PS5, PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X are limited to 30fps or 40fps modes.
Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console could cost $100 more than the 1TB Series X
A new report claims the limited-edition Xbox Series X25 will cost €899.99, about $899.99 in the US.
PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering after weak playtests
PlayStation is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering, stripping its live-service model after weak playtests, with staff facing a December deadline.
Sony still hasn’t fixed a launch date for the PS6, and that’s telling
Sony still hasn't fixed a PS6 launch date as AI-driven component shortages complicate hardware plans and the company shifts toward entertainment.
I’m not buying the idea that killing PlayStation discs will make games cheaper
A former Square Enix executive thinks ending PlayStation discs could lower game prices, but Sony's PS Store pricing gives gamers reason to disagree.
PlayStation Plus just added two of the best games you can play right now
PlayStation Plus is getting two major additions this month, with Helldivers 2 available today and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II arriving next week.
Sony’s Wolverine PS5 has literal claw marks ripped through its shell
Sony’s Marvel’s Wolverine hardware collection gives the PS5 and DualSense some serious claw damage, alongside an Adamantium-inspired metallic option for PS5 Pro owners.
PlayStation discs are dying in 2028, and fan backlash isn’t changing Sony’s mind
Sony says it understands the backlash surrounding its decision to abandon physical PlayStation releases in 2028, though even organized fan protests are not changing its plans.
God of War Laufey finally has a release date, and there’s some good news for Kratos fans too
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed God of War Laufey will launch on February 16, 2027, and revealed that a new Kratos-led title is already in the works.
Imagine a DualSense controller with a detachable touchscreen — that’s Sony’s latest idea
Sony has patented a modular PlayStation controller featuring a detachable touchscreen, rotating navigation dial, and magnetic components, hinting at a more customizable future for PlayStation gaming.
As Sony closes the door on PS3 games, RPCS3 has preserved thousands on PC
RPCS3 can now play 75% of the tracked PS3 library on PC, reaching its milestone as Sony prepares to close the console’s digital store and abandon new physical releases.
This PS5-exclusive Game of the Year is now running on PC… sort of
Astro Bot has reached an early boot stage through the experimental SharpEmu PS5 emulator, marking promising progress despite offering nothing resembling playable gameplay yet.
PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale starts July 15 with up to 75% off hundreds of games
Sony’s PlayStation Store Summer Sale begins July 15 with discounts of up to 75% across hundreds of PS5, PS4, and PS VR2 games.
Black Ops multiplayer is a mess on PlayStation and Activision is rushing to fix it
Activision has deployed the first phase of a fix after hacked Black Ops lobbies began manipulating XP and locking some players out of multiplayer.
Well… at least God of War Laufey is getting a physical disc
Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that God of War Laufey will be released on a physical disc, offering welcome news for collectors amid growing concerns over digital-only game releases.
Trying to cancel PS Plus? Sony might just make you an offer
PlayStation users report receiving discounts of up to 50% on PS Plus subscriptions when attempting to cancel, suggesting Sony is testing a new retention strategy.
PlayStation’s disc-killing move may have blindsided the very partners keeping its games business alive
Sony’s reported PlayStation disc pullback allegedly caught publishers and retail partners off guard, turning a familiar ownership fight into a broader trust problem for the PlayStation ecosystem.
Sony may have been digging the grave of physical PlayStation games for years.
Sony’s disc factory has been retraining its workforce to handle microlenses, suggesting the plan to phrase out physical game discs was in the works for a while before the announcement.
Sony is helping bury physical games, and preservation is being left to clean up the mess
Sony’s reported 2028 PS5 disc cutoff would push PlayStation deeper into digital licensing, leaving preservation advocates to deal with the mess the industry still hasn’t properly solved.
Sony is shutting down the PS3 and PS Vita stores after a very long run
PS3 and PS Vita store purchases will end in phases, starting with select PS3 markets in 2026 and expanding globally in 2027.
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