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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Could Take the Story Even Further with DLC
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Could Take the Story Even Further with DLC

Depending on player demand.Square Enix hasn't ruled out the idea of expanding upon the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga even further, with the concept of DLC for Part 3 being floated around by director Naoki Hamaguchi.Our knee-jerk reaction to this is that the developer is already stretching Final Fantasy 7's story beats to breaking point by splitting its narrative across three games, and so adding even more content via DLC seems like overkill.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'Deeply Disappointed': BioShock Boss Just as Annoyed by the Wait for New Game as You Are
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'Deeply Disappointed': BioShock Boss Just as Annoyed by the Wait for New Game as You Are

A lot of time wasted chasing wrong creative alleys.Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has said he's been "deeply disappointed" by the extremely long wait for a new BioShock game, following the franchise's last release in 2013.We know a new entry in the series is in active development at Cloud Chamber, but the game hasn't been seen in any public form. On the long wait, Zelnick was asked by Game File journalist Stephen Totilo (via VGC) if he's surprised it's taking this long to get another BioShock tit

New PS5 Survival Horror Game Takes Silent Hill Gameplay to the Future
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New PS5 Survival Horror Game Takes Silent Hill Gameplay to the Future

Hollowbody gets PS5 release in June.Solo developer Headware Games has announced that it's bringing Hollowbody to PS5 next month following a strong PC release in 2024, where it garnered "very positive" reviews on Steam.The survival horror effort is pitched as Silent Hill set in the near-future, where "an unlicensed black market shipper" has to search a ruined British city for their partner. "After her hover crashes deep within the exclusion zone, she is left alone and stranded with limited resour

The Sinking City 2 Only Months Away, Survival Horror Gameplay Revealed
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The Sinking City 2 Only Months Away, Survival Horror Gameplay Revealed

Release window narrowed to summer.Frogwares has today revealed a new and extended look at its next PS5 game The Sinking City 2, which sees the studio pivot towards more of a survival horror experience. The latest gameplay trailer narrows the title's release window to this Summer, meaning launch is now just a few months away. Check it out above."Set in the Roaring '20s, The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror steeped in Lovecraftian dread," is the pitch from the team. "Defy an eldritch deity and

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PS5 Players Can Now Try Two Magical Games for Free

PS5 players can now try two promising games for free, both of which feature magic themes. No PS Store deals today? No problem. You can play demos for Rune Dice and Elementallis (demo also available on PS4) without paying for a PS Plus subscription. Sample PS5 games Rune Dice and Elementallis for free, no PS […] The post PS5 Players Can Now Try Two Magical Games for Free appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Review: Mixtape (PS5) - A Truly Special Story Experience
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Review: Mixtape (PS5) - A Truly Special Story Experience

Follow that tune.For years now, it feels like story games have been stuck in a rut: when was the last time a new title broke into the list of elite recommendations like the first Life Is Strange, Gone Home, and What Remains of Edith Finch? It has been a while, even with some quality titles along the way — nothing has truly challenged the top dogs.Finally, then, enter Mixtape.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Mixtape (PS5) Review: An Interactive John Hughes Movie

Annapurna Interactive has a reputation for publishing elevated indie games that often feature a few big-name talents. Their latest release, Mixtape, puts the publisher’s additional resources to use in two distinct ways: a gorgeous art style that is reminiscent of stop-motion animation and a killer licensed soundtrack that couldn’t have been cheap. It all results […] The post Mixtape (PS5) Review: An Interactive John Hughes Movie appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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PS5, PS4 Getting Reboot of Acclaimed PSP, PS3 Sci-Fi Game

PS5 and PS4 are getting a surprise reboot of an acclaimed PSP, PS3 sci-fi game that was also ported to the PS Vita. Steins;Gate originally launched in 2009, but it wasn’t available on any PlayStation platform until 2011. The reboot will first launch in Japan, followed by a Western release in 2026. Steins;Gate Reboot brings […] The post PS5, PS4 Getting Reboot of Acclaimed PSP, PS3 Sci-Fi Game appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Promising PS5 Action Game Featuring Snoop Dogg Out in 2026

Sega has dropped some fresh details, a new trailer, and a release date window for its promising upcoming PS5 action adventure game. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Stranger Than Heaven is a Yakuza series origin story spanning five decades. The game’s cast includes Snoop Dogg. PS5 action adventure game Stranger Than Heaven looks fantastic […] The post Promising PS5 Action Game Featuring Snoop Dogg Out in 2026 appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Wuthering Waves Is Giving Away Rebecca for Free in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab on PS5
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Wuthering Waves Is Giving Away Rebecca for Free in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab on PS5

Joining alongside Lucy in June.Wuthering Waves’ highly anticipated Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration will get underway in June – and you’ll be getting 5-Star Resonator Rebecca for free!The crossover with CD Projekt RED’s wildly popular anime spin-off was confirmed well over a year ago, but this is our first look at both Lucy and Rebecca in the gacha game’s engine.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PSA: PlayStation’s Big Days of Play 2026 Sales Event Starts Soon

Players who are reeling from recent price hikes or simply looking for great deals should prepare for the annual PlayStation Days of Play 2026 sales and community event. Sony’s biggest promotion of the year will kick off within a few weeks at the earliest, bringing discounts on video games, subscriptions like PS Plus, hardware, accessories, […] The post PSA: PlayStation’s Big Days of Play 2026 Sales Event Starts Soon appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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No PS Store Deals for the First Time in Ages, Players Confused

If you’ve been visiting PlayStation LifeStyle, you’re probably aware that we share hand-picked PS Store deals and discounts with our readers daily. Well, we won’t be doing that today because, for the first time in what feels like eons, the PS Store isn’t running any sale or promotion — ending a long-running streak of overlapping […] The post No PS Store Deals for the First Time in Ages, Players Confused appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Pragmata Success Continues, Now at Two Million Copies Sold
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Pragmata Success Continues, Now at Two Million Copies Sold

Newest milestone achieved in 16 days.Capcom's latest new IP Pragmata continues to go from strength to strength, as the publisher has confirmed the game's sales now sit at over two million units. It managed to hit the new sales milestone in the 16 days following its 17th April 2026 launch.The long-in-development game already appears to be considered a success within Capcom, as executives have recently highlighted it as an IP to explore in the future, suggesting a sequel could be on the cards. Eve

Unannounced XCOM-Like Worms Game Unveiled in Leaked Footage, Screenshots
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Unannounced XCOM-Like Worms Game Unveiled in Leaked Footage, Screenshots

How will they worm out of this one?The Worms series has been around for a long time, and even though it's not as prevalent as it used to be, Team 17 is still keeping the franchise alive on PS5.It appears as though the studio is working on a new Worms title, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but if this leak is to be believed, it's steering things in a new direction.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In April, Pragmata landed as the top downloaded game in  the top the Asia charts, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes debuted on the PS VR2 charts, and NTE made an appearance on free-to-play. Check out the full […]

PS Store's Deals Section Missing as PS5 Breaks Its Streak of Constant Sales
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PS Store's Deals Section Missing as PS5 Breaks Its Streak of Constant Sales

And it feels weird.As has become the norm in the digital age, PlayStation's PS Store has at least one sale going on at any given time — or, that's typically true, at least.A new sale was expected to begin today, 7th May 2026, but this has failed to materialise at the time of writing, which is highly unusual.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Feature: 'One of the Biggest Suprises of the Year': Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Opens with Stronger Than Expected Reviews
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Feature: 'One of the Biggest Suprises of the Year': Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Opens with Stronger Than Expected Reviews

Fatality.If you’re like us, then you’ll have a deep appreciation for 1995’s iconic Mortal Kombat movie.The 2021 reboot, directed by Simon McQuoid, couldn’t really capture the same campy energy – but its sequel, starring Karl Urban as washed-up movie action star Johnny Cage, looks like it’s off to a much stronger start.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Feature: 'One of the Biggest Surprises of the Year': Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Opens with Stronger Than Expected Reviews
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Feature: 'One of the Biggest Surprises of the Year': Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Opens with Stronger Than Expected Reviews

Fatality.If you’re like us, then you’ll have a deep appreciation for 1995’s iconic Mortal Kombat movie.The 2021 reboot, directed by Simon McQuoid, couldn’t really capture the same campy energy – but its sequel, starring Karl Urban as washed-up movie action star Johnny Cage, looks like it’s off to a much stronger start.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Japanese Devs Think It May Be Impossible for Them to Make a Game Like NTE on PS5
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Japanese Devs Think It May Be Impossible for Them to Make a Game Like NTE on PS5

"There's simply not enough time".With its anime character designs and references to real-life locations like Akihabara, newly released PS5 gacha phenomenon NTE is as Japanese as a game can be. But it’s made by Chinese dev Hotta Studio, under the Perfect World umbrella.This has prompted plenty of consternation within Japanese development circles: why can’t Japan make an open world game like this?Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Stranger Than Heaven Is a Yakuza Series Origin Story, Out on PS5 This Winter
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Stranger Than Heaven Is a Yakuza Series Origin Story, Out on PS5 This Winter

Gameplay details revealed.Many Yakuza fans were thinking it, and now it's been confirmed: the mysterious Stranger Than Heaven is in fact an origin story for the series, in which the pivotal Tojo Clan is founded.The game's story spans 50 years, and you'll be playing as the same character — Makoto Daito — throughout. RGG Studio's deep dive, which we've embedded below, has all the details.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Arcade Classic Arkanoid Hits the Bricks on PS5, PS4 Very Soon
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Arcade Classic Arkanoid Hits the Bricks on PS5, PS4 Very Soon

Arcade Archives strikes again.Hamster Corporation is back at it with another Arcade Archives release, and this next one is a beloved Taito classic — Arkanoid.It releases on PS5 (Arcade Archives 2) and PS4 (Arcade Archives) tomorrow, 7th May 2026, and brings the brick-breaking action in a faithful reproduction.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'We're Definitely Pursuing Another Mortal Kombat': Ed Boon Speaks Amid Injustice 3 Rumours
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'We're Definitely Pursuing Another Mortal Kombat': Ed Boon Speaks Amid Injustice 3 Rumours

"We've got a lot of great announcements coming".With the Mortal Kombat 2 movie debuting in US theatres later this week, we doubt series creator Ed Boon was ever going to shy away from new games in the franchise. But it’s interesting to hear him confirm a new project as Injustice 3 rumours heat up.Speaking with Collider, via IGN, here’s what he said:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Forza Horizon 6's Soundtrack Leans into Japan with BABYMETAL, YOASOBI
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Forza Horizon 6's Soundtrack Leans into Japan with BABYMETAL, YOASOBI

Sounds as good as it looks.In this age of Spotify integration, game soundtracks perhaps don’t have the same impact they used to. Like, those original Tony Hawk titles on PS1 were taste-defining, right? That doesn’t happen so much anymore.Still, we’d hoped with its Japanese sandbox setting that Forza Horizon 6 would include some kick-ass music, and we’re particularly stoked to see the inclusion of kawaii metal group BABYMETAL and YOASOBI.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'I'm Tired of Games That Are Too Big': Open World RPG Dawnwalker Doesn't Want to Waste Your Time
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'I'm Tired of Games That Are Too Big': Open World RPG Dawnwalker Doesn't Want to Waste Your Time

Fangs very much.Are you sick of games that are just a bit too big and bloated for their own good? Well, The Blood of Dawnwalker will hopefully appeal to your tastes, as its creative director shares a similar opinion.Speaking to GamesRadar, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz — who previously worked as lead quest designer on both The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 at CD Projekt Red, it should be noted — reveals that he's a huge fan of more focused settings that better reflect a player's actions.Read the full art