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PlayStation's AI Push Raises a Bigger Question: Where Do You Draw the Line?
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PlayStation's AI Push Raises a Bigger Question: Where Do You Draw the Line?

AI don't know.In a presentation aimed at investors earlier today, PlayStation announced its intention to use AI to “deliver a cutting-edge entertainment experience” for its players.Unsurprisingly, its comments have already attracted significant blowback from some corners of social media, but it’s important to first reflect on what boss Hideaki Nishino actually said.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

The Anime of Elden Ring Dev's Secret Best Game Hits Japanese Theatres in September
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The Anime of Elden Ring Dev's Secret Best Game Hits Japanese Theatres in September

No word on global date yet.If you ask us, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is in the argument for FromSoftware's finest work, and its upcoming anime adaptation looks great too.It's now been announced that the anime, named Sekiro: No Defeat, will make its debut in Japan, where it'll be available to watch over a three-week theatrical release.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Third Patch for Starfield PS5 Crashing Issues Coming Next Week
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Third Patch for Starfield PS5 Crashing Issues Coming Next Week

Bethesda still on the job.Bethesda has a third update for Starfield on PS5 (and this time also on Xbox Series X|S and PC) to push live next week, the RPG company confirmed.A social media post late this Friday afternoon speaks to the patch addressing "multiple crash and stability issues and several gameplay fixes", with the full list of tweaks and changes set to be shared when it's available to download. The crashing problems hindering the PS5 version of Starfield have been the subject of the stu

Hands On: Leon Must Die Forever Isn't Worth Going Back to RE Requiem For
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Hands On: Leon Must Die Forever Isn't Worth Going Back to RE Requiem For

But it's free, so no harm done.Resident Evil has a storied history with mini games, from the Tofu mode of Resident Evil 2 on PS1 right the way through to the fan-favourite Mercenaries add-on that's shipped with multiple instalments.Almost every mainline title is treated to its own spin-off from the main game, and now Resident Evil Requiem has one: a free PS5 update adds the flamboyantly named Leon Must Die Forever.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Share of the Week: Celebrate

Last week, we asked you to share moments of celebration from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: call_me_xavii shares a Nora celebration in Horizon Zero Dawn: Remastered. leenc90 shares Alicia and Hugo headed into a celebration in town in A Plague Tale: Requiem

Is Bungie Sony's Worst Ever Acquisition After $765 Million Write-Down?
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Is Bungie Sony's Worst Ever Acquisition After $765 Million Write-Down?

Marathon under the microscope.Sony has reported an eye-watering $765 million impairment loss on Bungie, raising the question: is this the platform holder’s worst ever acquisition?This includes a $204 million impairment loss late last year, meaning the value of the developer has plummeted since its $3.6 billion purchase in 2022.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PlayStation's Lofty Preservation Efforts 'Not Stopping Anytime Soon'
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PlayStation's Lofty Preservation Efforts 'Not Stopping Anytime Soon'

Senior engineer shares work with Sony suits.We've known for a good while now that Sony has established a team within PlayStation that's specifically concerned with preservation.Spearheaded by Garrett Fredley (Senior Build Engineer, IP Preservation), the team's work is predominantly about archiving PlayStation's historical games and related materials.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

God of War Boss Cory Barlog Appears Furious After PS5 Game Leak
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God of War Boss Cory Barlog Appears Furious After PS5 Game Leak

"Totally support that".God of War director Cory Barlog is not happy – and it looks like it’s the leaks of his upcoming PS5 adventure that have really soured his mood.Recently it was revealed by reliable rumourmonger NateTheHate that Santa Monica Studio’s next game will be a new story set in the God of War universe, starring Kratos’ late wife Faye.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Brand-New Hit PS5 Adventure Game Already Discounted on PS Store

A PS5 adventure game that launched just yesterday has already received its first PS Store deal, and we highly recommend grabbing it. Award-winning studio Beethoven & Dinosaur’s 90s adventure Mixtape has received a PS Plus exclusive discount courtesy of Sony and publisher Annapurna Interactive. PS5 adventure game Mixtape offering limited-time launch PS Store deal PS […] The post Brand-New Hit PS5 Adventure Game Already Discounted on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle

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Upcoming Batman PS5 Game Looks Fantastic, Out in 2 Weeks

In case you missed it, PS5 is getting a gorgeous new Batman game very soon, and its previews have been very positive. Developed by Traveller’s Tales, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has also dropped a new launch trailer that has fans excited. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight PS5 releasing sooner than […] The post Upcoming Batman PS5 Game Looks Fantastic, Out in 2 Weeks appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Leon Must Die Forever Is Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game, Out Now on PS5
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Leon Must Die Forever Is Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game, Out Now on PS5

Time attack mode can be downloaded now.Capcom has revealed and released its promised new mini game for Resident Evil Requiem. Available to download now on PS5, it is named Leon Must Die Forever. It takes the shape of a time attack mode where Leon needs to work his way through stages and make use of enhancer abilities while racing against the clock.We'll share some hands-on impressions later in the day, but you could get a quick taste for the mode in the video below:Read the full article on pushs

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PS5 Getting Intriguing Action & Adventure Games, Out Soon

Several new PS5 action and adventure games were showcased this week that are worth keeping an eye on, some of which are out very soon. Without further ado, here’s what’s coming and when. All promising new PS5 action and adventure games announced this week Do note that not all games listed below strictly fall under […] The post PS5 Getting Intriguing Action & Adventure Games, Out Soon appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Capcom 2026 PS5 GOTY Contender Drops Awesome Free Update

Following a leak, Capcom has surprise dropped a free PS5 update for one of its 2026 Game of the Year contenders. Resident Evil Requiem fans now have another reason to jump back into the game, as it has received a brand-new minigame mode that guarantees hours upon hours of action. Resident Evil Requiem’s free Leon […] The post Capcom 2026 PS5 GOTY Contender Drops Awesome Free Update appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

'Human Creativity Must Remain at the Centre': Sony Talks AI within PlayStation
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'Human Creativity Must Remain at the Centre': Sony Talks AI within PlayStation

AI "not a replacement for artists or creators".During a Q&A session following the release of its latest financial results, Sony and PlayStation's top brass have outlined plans for the use of AI technology within the business.It seems that the through-line guiding the company's approach is that AI should serve as a tool to aid creators and make certain processes more efficient, rather than replacing staff.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS6 Release Date and Price Not Decided Yet, Says Sony
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PS6 Release Date and Price Not Decided Yet, Says Sony

There are "changing business models" to consider.Sony has revealed it's yet to decide on a release date or price for the next-gen and eventual PS6.President and CEO, Hiroki Totoki, shared the news during the Q&A session of the firm's Q4 fiscal year 2025 earnings briefing, responding to a question on whether the increased costs of components will have an impact on the console.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Bungie Was a $765 Million Thorn in Sony's Side in 2025
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Bungie Was a $765 Million Thorn in Sony's Side in 2025

Big impairment on Marathon maker.Sony's financial results for its fiscal year 2025 reveals a hefty impairment of Bungie that's had a big impact on PlayStation's operating income.What that means in a nutshell is that, last year, Sony reduced the Marathon studio's value by $765 million, a loss measured against net income for the period.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Sony Ships 93.7 Million PS5 Consoles, But Recent Sales Down by Almost 50%
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Sony Ships 93.7 Million PS5 Consoles, But Recent Sales Down by Almost 50%

Nearly a 50% drop in sales compared to same quarter last year.Sony today revealed during its final quarterly results for fiscal year 2025 that total PS5 console shipments have reached 93.7 million units. This means a further 1.5 million PS5 units were sold during the fourth quarter (start of January 2026 — end of March 2026), but this is a considerable drop compared to the same time period in the last fiscal year.In Q4 of fiscal year 2024, there were 2.8 million PS5 shipments, meaning the past t

'NTE Is Built on Human Creativity': Dev to Rework Generative AI Assets in PS5 Open World
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'NTE Is Built on Human Creativity': Dev to Rework Generative AI Assets in PS5 Open World

"Your feedback shapes this game".While open world gacha game NTE has enjoyed a big launch, trouble has been brewing beneath the surface regarding accusations of generative AI usage.Fans found some art assets in the outing which demonstrated obvious use of generative AI, generally on advertising hoardings around the city of Heathereau. These were identified due to some strange artefacts, consistent with the use of generative AI.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS5's Stranger Than Heaven Somehow Got Snoop Dogg and Ado on the Same Song
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PS5's Stranger Than Heaven Somehow Got Snoop Dogg and Ado on the Same Song

When can we stream it?Fans are already itching to stream Stranger Than Heaven’s theme song, which is surprisingly performed by musical icons like Snoop Dogg and Ado.The song – debuted as part of last night’s big game reveal – also features performances from Satoshi Fujihara and Tori Kelly.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Random: Now You Can Smell Like a Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 NPC with This $200 Fragrance
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Random: Now You Can Smell Like a Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 NPC with This $200 Fragrance

Suits you, sire.What do you think the NPCs in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 smell like? Sweat, body odour, sh*t? Look, the PS5 RPG is set during Medieval Europe – no one’s wandering around smelling like they’ve bathed in Gucci Guilty, are they?This new €155.99 (~$183) fragrance from Kintsugi Perfumes will at least attempt to romanticise the scent of the era, using apple, herbs, chamomile, and elderflower to create a distinctly unique scent that reflects many of the concoctions you can brew within

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Will Force Us to Curse That Goddamn Semi-Colon All Over Again on PS5, PS4
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STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Will Force Us to Curse That Goddamn Semi-Colon All Over Again on PS5, PS4

Visual novel remake coming later this year.STEINS;GATE, the inexplicably named – but excellent – sci-fi visual novel from MAGES, is getting a third remake this 20th August in Japan, for both PS5 and PS4.While a Western release date technically hasn’t been announced at the time we write this, the game will support English language subtitles at launch, suggesting it’ll probably drop day-and-date with its Japanese counterpart.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Another Viral Roguelike Hit Is Coming to PS5 Very Soon
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Another Viral Roguelike Hit Is Coming to PS5 Very Soon

Slots & Daggers announced.Publisher Future Friends Games has announced the console release of Slots & Daggers, and it's coming to PS5 very soon.The game arrives on 15th May 2026, and you can get a taste for it in this new trailer:Read the full article on pushsquare.com