PS4 & PS5

Market insight and regulatory news publication MLex reports that Microsoft and Activision Blizzard are mulling over options to close their merger deal despite U.K.’s veto. The country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked the acquisition and went as far as preventing the companies from merging for the next 10 years. Could Microsoft make Activision Blizzard

You’re not alone if you’ve been playing Gran Turismo 7 and your PS5 unexpectedly shuts down. Since its release, players have been affected by a bug that causes the console to crash unexpectedly. Unfortunately, each time it happens, your PS5 goes through the whole unexpected shutdown process, which means you have to sit through those

When we first started with game creation at Frictional Games, we knew we wanted to make immersive horror experiences. We threw in everything we could think of: puzzles, physics, combat, creepy dream sequences – you name it. Those of you who played Penumbra: Overture will remember these elements well. Now, as we approach the launch

Kojima Productions lead Hideo Kojima has said that he hand-picked Death Stranding 2 cast members, who he treats as “special partners.” He revealed that he doesn’t task casting agencies with finding talent. Why Kojima picked Death Stranding 2 cast himself In a tweet explaining how he sources talent, Kojima said that although he does utilize

One thing that has made Street Fighter such an enduring, legendary game series is its iconic characters. Players fondly remember their first time hitting an opponent with Ryu’s Shoryuken, sending out a Sonic Boom with Guile, or mashing out Chun-Li’s lightning kicks. Many of the series’ favorite characters return in Street Fighter 6, but with

Konami spoke obtusely about the cast for the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, noting that it would have “all of the original voice characters.” However, the company has been much more direct and explained that the remake will reuse the voice lines from the 2004 original. Tommy Williams, the head of communications in the Americas

Sony has revealed the PS Plus Essential June 2023 games just under a week before they go live. This trio of PlayStation Plus games includes Jurassic World Evolution 2, NBA 2K23, and Trek to Yomi, and they will be available from June 6 to July 3. What are the PS Plus Essential June 2023 games?

Arriving July 20 on PS5, Immortals of Aveum takes the fast-paced FPS action of military shooters and blends it with fantastical, spell-flinging elements. This new IP from Ascendant Studios focuses on a lore-rich, single-player campaign where you play as Jak, an orphan turned Magnus battle mage, who strives to save his home Lucium from the

Hideo Kojima and Konami had a rather public breakup in 2015, leaving Metal Gear solely in the hands of Konami. This history meant that it was doubtful that he’d come back in any capacity to give his graces for the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake. And while omitting Kojima’s name from the announcement was a

Insomniac Games has confirmed that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PS5 gameplay footage that was recently shown off at the PlayStation Showcase wasn’t from the game’s final build. This news shouldn’t surprise fans, but Spider-Man 2 has bizarrely found itself at the center of a heated debate about “next-gen graphics.” Following May 2023’s PlayStation Showcase, social media

Hi everyone! Days of Play is back this week and we wanted to give you a quick look at some of the deals you can find across PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Store, and with additional offerings available at participating retailers. Days of Play 2023 will begin on June 2 at 12:01AM until June 12 at 11:59PM

Today, we are thrilled to announce that Backbone One – PlayStation Edition, an officially licensed smartphone controller, is now available for both iOS and Android users internationally. The reception we received when we recently announced Backbone One – PlayStation Edition for iOS has been incredibly exciting. We’ve seen many gamers take advantage of the PS

Final Fantasy 16 is a PlayStation 5 title and one of the bigger exclusives of the year. However, it wasn’t always set as a PS5-specific game, as a Final Fantasy 16 PS4 port was once planned. A Final Fantasy 16 PS4 version would have taken too long Producer Naoki Yoshida revealed this in an interview

PlayStation developers continue to be hit with layoffs. The latest round has impacted PlayStation Visual Arts, which was working on an unannounced AAA multiplayer game. Over the last month, Sony partners have reduced their headcounts due to project restructuring and at least one reported cancelation of a PS5 game. PlayStation Visual Arts layoffs may be

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was almost universally panned, but that’s apparently not stopping developer Daedelic Entertainment. The studio is reportedly developing another The Lord of the Rings game, which is said to be codenamed It’s Magic. What is It’s Magic? As noted by IGN, this listing can be found on the Federal Ministry

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty was one of the bigger launches in March, but it wasn’t going to stop there, as Team Ninja had a slew of expansions planned. The studio has now revealed the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty DLC release date for that first post-launch drop, noting that Battle of Zhongyuan will come out on

The Last of Us Season 1 took some liberties when compared to the game, particularly with the acclaimed third episode. And according to HBO head of drama Francesca Orsi, the creative team has more in store for The Last of Us Season 2 and beyond. The Last of Us Season 2 will also (obviously) have

The full Mortal Kombat 1 reveal came with a lot of information, including its release date, special editions, and beta. NetherRealm Studios has just announced another way to play the game early through the Mortal Kombat 1 online stress test, which players can sign up for right now. How to sign up for the Mortal