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PS Store Deals Tab Returns, Confirms Next Sale for 13th May
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PS Store Deals Tab Returns, Confirms Next Sale for 13th May

Crisis over.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

Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Goes Bigger in 4-Player Co-Op PS5 Sequel
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Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Goes Bigger in 4-Player Co-Op PS5 Sequel

An extra player, more mechanics, and new Xenomorphs.Cold Iron Studios has today revealed an expanded sequel to Aliens: Fireteam Elite that increases the co-op player count to four, bundles in many more Xenomorphs, and releases as a current-gen only game. It's out in the summer 2026 window, and you can catch your first glimpse of Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 in the trailer above.The follow-up is pitched as being bigger and better in every way: "With deeper squad mechanics, smarter enemies, and a full

From Failed Rice Cookers to PS5, Sony Turns 80 Today
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From Failed Rice Cookers to PS5, Sony Turns 80 Today

Make believe.Sony is 80-years-old today.The company – founded on 7th May, 1946 in post-war Japan – was originally named Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, or Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering Corp.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Session: Skate Sim Dev Reveals Shapeshifting Werewolf PS5 Game
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Session: Skate Sim Dev Reveals Shapeshifting Werewolf PS5 Game

Rise from your grave.Session: Skate Sim dev crea-ture Studios is swapping shove-its for shapeshifting in its new top-down action game, Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Rageborn.This is loosely inspired by the tabletop role-playing game of the same name, although it’s anchoring its experience around the fact you can change forms at will.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Yakuza Dev's Stranger Than Heaven Drops English Dub Option Due to Bilingual Characters
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Yakuza Dev's Stranger Than Heaven Drops English Dub Option Due to Bilingual Characters

Language barrier.This probably won't come as much of a surprise if you tuned in to last night's showcase, but Stranger Than Heaven won't feature any kind of voice over options, unlike developer RGG Studio's most recent titles.This means that there'll be no dedicated English dub — but there won't be a Japanese-only track, either.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Dracula: The Disciple May Be the PS5's First Puzzlevania
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Dracula: The Disciple May Be the PS5's First Puzzlevania

Immersive sim sees you embody Bram Stoker's iconic villain.If you’ve tired of the abundance of Metroidvanias on the PS5, then may we tempt you with the world’s first Puzzlevania? At least, embattled publisher Nacon will be hoping that descriptor catches on.In truth, Cyanide’s newly announced Dracula: The Disciple sounds super cool. It’s in development for Sony’s system, due out at some point in 2027. Of course, that’s assuming it survives insolvency.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

LEGO Batman's PS5 Launch Trailer Is Stuffed with References, Right Down to the Music
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LEGO Batman's PS5 Launch Trailer Is Stuffed with References, Right Down to the Music

Kiss from a bat.It's not out for another couple of weeks, but the launch trailer for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has arrived.The video is a mixture of gameplay and shots from cutscenes, resulting in a trailer that's packed with references to the character's history:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Acclaimed New PS5 Adventure Game Out Today on PS Store

This May is filled with so many exciting PS5 games, all of which are releasing on the PlayStation Store. From sci-fi horror to spy thrillers, there seems to be something out there for any type of gamer this month. This includes Mixtape, the latest video game from the developers of the critically acclaimed side-scrolling adventure […] The post Acclaimed New PS5 Adventure Game Out Today on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Highly Anticipated Aliens PS5 Game Gets Release Date Window

Cold Iron and Daybreak Games have officially announced and revealed Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 third-person co-op shooter, with an exciting trailer. The upcoming Aliens video game will let players squad up in teams of four, a change from the first game, to coordinate and eliminate Xenomorphs. The game […] The post Highly Anticipated Aliens PS5 Game Gets Release Date Window appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Capcom’s New PS5 Action Game Is a Massive Sales Hit

Capcom has had a big 2026 so far, and it’s only gotten bigger, as their latest action release Pragmata has already hit some extremely impressive sales numbers. What are Pragmata’s sales numbers? According to Capcom, Pragmata has sold more than 2 million copies in the game’s first 16 days of being available. In a celebratory […] The post Capcom’s New PS5 Action Game Is a Massive Sales Hit appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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