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Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PS5 Gets Bonus Switch 2, Xbox Features Next Week
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PS5 Gets Bonus Switch 2, Xbox Features Next Week

PS5 patch on 22nd January.Square Enix has now confirmed the additional features and options coming in the imminent Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S ports for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will now also be patched into the PS5 version on the same day they release.The publisher previously shared with Push Square that the extra toggles and abilities will indeed come to PS5, but a date wasn't shared. Now we know PS5 owners can enjoy the bonus features on the same day as Switch 2 and Xbox

Push Square 15.01.2026 13:30 Uhr
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PSA: PS Plus Premium Users Can Start New January Game Now

PS Plus Premium users are reminded that they can start the biggest upcoming January game early, thanks to a tier perk. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth isn’t a small game, but it helps that it has the longest full game trial currently available to Premium users. Upcoming PS Plus game Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth […] The post PSA: PS Plus Premium Users Can Start New January Game Now appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 15.01.2026 12:59 Uhr
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God of War Ragnarok Gets Surprise Update for New PS5 Feature

PS5 console exclusive God of War Ragnarok has surprise dropped a new update to add support for the console’s latest feature. It took Santa Monica Studio longer than we expected to roll out support for PS5’s Power Saver function, but it’s finally here. PS5 exclusive God of War Ragnarok adds Power Saver mode in January […] The post God of War Ragnarok Gets Surprise Update for New PS5 Feature appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 15.01.2026 12:39 Uhr
Ecco the Dolphin Will Swim Again in Several Upcoming Games
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Ecco the Dolphin Will Swim Again in Several Upcoming Games

Fin-tastic.You may recall last year, Ecco the Dolphin creator Ed Annunziata announced plans to remaster the franchise’s original two Genesis titles, and create a third all-new instalment.Now a new website has launched along with word that “several new Ecco the Dolphin products and games” are in production. It’s worth noting that development is being led by a Californian studio named A&R Atelier, under license from series owner SEGA.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 15.01.2026 09:30 Uhr
Artist Ilya Kushinov Teams Up with Atlus Alumni on Upcoming School RPG
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Artist Ilya Kushinov Teams Up with Atlus Alumni on Upcoming School RPG

"A final message to the next generation".The outrageously talented Russian illustrator Ilya Kushinov will provide character designs for a new Compile Heart “school RPG”, with production led by Persona co-creator Kouji Okada.The development team includes a group of ex-Atlus alumni, including scenario designer Tadashi Satomi and sound composer Tsukasa Masuko.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 15.01.2026 09:00 Uhr
Arcade Beat-'Em-Up SlashOut Joins Emergency Call Ambulance in Yakuza Kiwami 3 on PS5, PS4
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Arcade Beat-'Em-Up SlashOut Joins Emergency Call Ambulance in Yakuza Kiwami 3 on PS5, PS4

The successor to SpikeOut included.SlashOut, the hack-and-slash successor to the Toshihiro Nagoshi directed SpikeOut – most recently included in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – will be fully playable in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.It’ll join the previously announced Emergency Call Ambulance, alongside a “treasure trove of machines”, according to a SEGA press release.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 15.01.2026 08:00 Uhr
Sony Nukes Thousands of Shovelware Games from PS5, PS4
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Sony Nukes Thousands of Shovelware Games from PS5, PS4

The jumping crackdown.Sony has seemingly taken action against one of the PS Store’s most prolific shovelware makers.ThiGames – the purveyor of fine titles like The Jumping Burrito – was one of the PS5 and PS4’s most prolific publishers, with more than 1,000 games available.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 15.01.2026 06:30 Uhr
Guide: All PS5 Games with Power Saver Support
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Guide: All PS5 Games with Power Saver Support

Scale back your electricity consumption.Power Saver is a new performance profile added to the PS5 as part of its memorably named 25.06-12.00.00 update on 17th September, 2025.While it can be selected in the console's settings, it also needs to be individually supported by games in order to work.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 15.01.2026 05:00 Uhr
Amazon's God of War TV Series Casts Its Kratos, Story Setup Revealed
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Amazon's God of War TV Series Casts Its Kratos, Story Setup Revealed

Ryan Hurst gets the lead role.Ryan Hurst has been cast to play Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV show from Amazon Prime, it's been confirmed.Following roles in Sons of Anarchy (Opie Winston), The Walking Dead (Beta), and Remember the Titans (Gerry Bertier), it will be Hurst that plays Kratos in the live-action adaptation. This is not actually the actor's first appearance in the series, however, as Hurst voiced Thor in God of War Ragnarok.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 14.01.2026 22:30 Uhr
Most Downloaded PS5 Games of 2025 Revealed, as Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Tops Ghost of Yotei
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Most Downloaded PS5 Games of 2025 Revealed, as Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Tops Ghost of Yotei

Times have changed.PlayStation has revealed the 20 most downloaded PS5 games of 2025, split between North America and Europe.In truth, there aren't many surprises here. Annual sports games took both top spots, with NBA 2K26 winning out in NA, and EA Sports FC 26 taking the crown in EU.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 14.01.2026 22:00 Uhr
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1,000+ PS4, PS5 Games Removed From PS Store for Good Reason

Although there are thousands of great PS4 and PS5 games on the PlayStation Store, the digital storefront is notorious for its slop. Shovelware has plagued the PS Store for years, and in some cases, has caused problems for other developers. It seems Sony may be cracking down on these blatant cash grabs, as over a […] The post 1,000+ PS4, PS5 Games Removed From PS Store for Good Reason appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 14.01.2026 21:36 Uhr
Granblue Fantasy Dev Cygames Apologises for AI Studio Announcement Following Backlash
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Granblue Fantasy Dev Cygames Apologises for AI Studio Announcement Following Backlash

Cynicalgames.Having officially established 'Cygames AI Studio' just last week, Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames has now published an apology on social media.As you can imagine, the initial announcement went down incredibly poorly, given the heavy cynicism that currently surrounds generative AI use in video games.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 14.01.2026 21:00 Uhr
Sony, Xbox, Nintendo Publish Shared Statement on Player Safety in Games
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Sony, Xbox, Nintendo Publish Shared Statement on Player Safety in Games

"Gaming is for everyone".Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have today uploaded a shared statement that provides an update on the commitment the three companies made back in 2020 to improve player safety when playing games.The statement is repeated across the Sony Interactive, Xbox Wire, and Nintendo websites.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 14.01.2026 20:30 Uhr
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PlayStation Store’s top downloads of 2025

Before we say goodbye to 2025, let’s take a look back and see what were the most downloaded games of the year. It was a great time for sports, shooters, and some new PlayStation VR2 games. Sports favorites topped the charts in US/Canada and EU, with NBA 2K26 and EA Sports FC26, respectively. Juggernaut GTA […]

PlayStation Blog 14.01.2026 20:00 Uhr
'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise
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'Call of Duty on Track to Perform Over 60% Below Last Year': Ex-Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Sticks Knife in Flagging FPS Franchise

Hard times.It’s no secret Call of Duty is enjoying a particularly torrid time, but ex-Activision boss Bobby Kotick may have revealed just how badly latest entry Black Ops 7 is doing.In response to a lawsuit led by investors and funded by a Swedish pension fund named AP-7, he repeated multiple times that the newest Call of Duty is down 60% compared to last year’s game, which will be sending alarm bells ringing in Redmond.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 14.01.2026 20:00 Uhr
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Free PS5 Demo Out Now for Promising Upcoming Sci-Fi Game

Developer gameXcite and publisher Daedalic Entertainment recently revealed the release date for Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown. Alongside the announcement, it was also revealed that a free demo for the sci-fi game is available to download on the PlayStation Store right now. Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown free PS5 game demo […] The post Free PS5 Demo Out Now for Promising Upcoming Sci-Fi Game appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 14.01.2026 19:59 Uhr
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Fun PS4 Action-Adventure Game Is 85% Off on PS Store

Another day, another solid PlayStation Store deal to highlight, thanks to the ongoing Holiday Sale that has brought great prices to some of the best PS4 and PS5 games the digital storefront has to offer. That includes this open-world action-adventure game that was originally released in 2018. Just Cause 4: Reloaded is 85% off on […] The post Fun PS4 Action-Adventure Game Is 85% Off on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 14.01.2026 19:39 Uhr
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Sly Cooper, God of War Collection Dev Shut Down

Meta shut down several game studios following a report that said the company would be cutting around 10% of its employees from the Reality Labs division. These studios include Armature Studios, Twisted Pixel, and Sanzaru Games. Sanzaru Games worked on several beloved PlayStation exclusives Meta confirmed the closures of the game studios, and gave the […] The post Sly Cooper, God of War Collection Dev Shut Down appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 14.01.2026 19:10 Uhr
Feature: 26 Under the Radar PS5 Games to Watch Out for in 2026
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Feature: 26 Under the Radar PS5 Games to Watch Out for in 2026

Fly low.There are a bajillion games coming out every day, give or take, and it can be difficult to know what's worth your attention.Obviously there are many big, high-profile releases to look forward to, and we've documented over 40 of them already, but now it's time to look at some upcoming PS5 games that are hovering under the radar.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 14.01.2026 19:00 Uhr
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10 quick-hit games to play, included with PlayStation Plus

Discovering a new game to get lost in for hours can be a phenomenal experience. But sometimes, you need a quick hit — a game you can pick up and play just for a bit and still have a great time. The PlayStation Plus Catalog and Classics Catalog are filled with games that fit that […]

PlayStation Blog 14.01.2026 18:00 Uhr
Six More Characters Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on PS5, PS4
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Six More Characters Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on PS5, PS4

Season 2 starts 22nd January.We’re not entirely sure whether SNK intended for this information to be published now, but six more characters will join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves through June – with two mysterious additions touted.We already know one of those unannounced fighters is likely to be Kenshiro from First of the North Star considering a recent teaser trailer, but he’s not listed on this schedule, which was posted by Japanese website Game Spark.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 14.01.2026 18:00 Uhr
9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2026 Announced
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9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2026 Announced

It takes a Village.Following the recent partial leak, Sony has officially announced the full lineup of January 2026's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games.Set to arrive on 20th January, we have a number of PS5 and PS4 titles heading into Extra's game catalogue, as well as a sole new addition to Premium's classics range.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 14.01.2026 17:35 Uhr
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PS Plus Extra, Premium January Games Include Only 1 Classic

Following a leak earlier today, Sony has revealed the complete list of PS Plus Extra and Premium January 2026 games. As expected, Capcom’s Resident Evil Village is one of the games headlining this month’s catalog additions. Complete list of PS Plus Extra, Premium January 2026 catalog additions Without further ado, here are all the new […] The post PS Plus Extra, Premium January Games Include Only 1 Classic appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 14.01.2026 17:32 Uhr