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Rumour: Anticipated PS5 Sequel Lords of the Fallen 2 Locked for August Release
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Rumour: Anticipated PS5 Sequel Lords of the Fallen 2 Locked for August Release

Lords have mercy.A 2026 release window has been attached to Lords of the Fallen 2 since the game's initial reveal last year, but now, we may have been handed something a little more precise.The action RPG is apparently targeting an August launch. That's according to the game's lead systems designer, who, on his own website, stated that the title is "expected to release in August".Read the full article on pushsquare.com

As PSVR2 Dies a Slow Death, One of Its Best Devs Confirms Mass Layoffs
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As PSVR2 Dies a Slow Death, One of Its Best Devs Confirms Mass Layoffs

Polyarc loses staff amid funding troubles.Polyarc, the developer behind two of the best adventure games available on PSVR and PSVR2, has confirmed its had to significantly downsize after failing to secure funding following a project cancellation.The studio made a name for itself with VR games Moss and the sequel, Moss: Book II. Both titles represent some of the best experiences available on Sony's two VR headsets, right alongside Astro Bot Rescue Mission.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS6 Could Cut Costs with Just 1TB Storage, But Games May Have Smaller File Sizes Than Before
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PS6 Could Cut Costs with Just 1TB Storage, But Games May Have Smaller File Sizes Than Before

Don't expect a disc drive in the box either.Further speculation about the PS6 has been shared by notorious NeoGAF snoop KeplerL2, who’s hinted Sony may try to shave off costs by shipping the system with “just” 1TB of storage space and no disc drive. It could offer a bundle with the latter included, like it does with the current PS5.The current PS5 Digital Edition has just 825GB of storage space, which can be expanded using a separately purchased NVMe SSD.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'A Significant Visual Boost': Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Soon Support PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro
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'A Significant Visual Boost': Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Soon Support PSSR 2 on PS5 Pro

Sharpened.If you're the owner of a PS5 Pro (well done for getting it before the price hike), you'll soon have another major game that supports its recently upgraded PSSR tech.Known by most as PSSR 2, Sony updated the AI upscaling technology on PS5 Pro, and it makes a pretty substantial difference that brings it in line with similar tools found on PC.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS5 Pro New PSSR Upscaler is now Accessible on Assassin’s Creed Shadows!

On April 7, we’re officially offering the new upgraded version of PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) to Assassin’s Creed Shadows PS5 Pro players, alongside Title Update 1.1.9. PSSR is an AI library that analyzes game images pixel by pixel as it upscales them, and it’s been used to boost the effective resolution of over 50 […]

Review: South of Midnight (PS5) - The Most Beautiful Simple Game
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Review: South of Midnight (PS5) - The Most Beautiful Simple Game

Into the Deep South.South of Midnight is the kind of game Microsoft would have had to consistently publish to make its Xbox Game Pass subscription truly succeed.This is a relatively straightforward 12-hour adventure with little in the way of gameplay innovation, yet it ships with such stunning presentation and design that you feel compelled to play it anyway. South of Midnight is good, and that’s nearly all down to its visual and audio design. It’s so striking and impressive that it makes the ex

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South of Midnight (PS5) Review: Deep South Action Game Is Gorgeous

March has been a busy month for PS5 owners, and it ends with the arrival of another first-party Xbox game. The latest PlayStation 5 title from Xbox Game Studios is Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight. A winner at The Game Awards 2025 and at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, which features an intriguing fictional version […] The post South of Midnight (PS5) Review: Deep South Action Game Is Gorgeous appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Rumour: Mass Eidos Montreal Layoffs Caused by Cancellation of Key Project 'Years' in the Making
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Rumour: Mass Eidos Montreal Layoffs Caused by Cancellation of Key Project 'Years' in the Making

Deus Ex in absentia.Longstanding developer Eidos Montreal has confirmed that it's cutting 124 jobs, and has parted ways with veteran studio head David Anfossi.As you may have noticed, the games industry is in a spiralling state right now; layoffs are commonplace as budgets soar, sales struggle to meet expectations, and surrounding technology costs skyrocket.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Wait, Is Capcom Icon Shinji Mikami Partnering with Stellar Blade Dev?
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Wait, Is Capcom Icon Shinji Mikami Partnering with Stellar Blade Dev?

"There are some calls that need to be answered".Earlier today, Stellar Blade dev Shift Up created a new company social media account and immediately posted a message: “There are some calls that need to be answered.”The caption was attached to a video of CEO Kim Hyung-Tae dramatically answering a phone call. It ends with a black screen and the message “announcement coming soon” in both Korean and English.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS5 Action Game Prequel in Beloved Series Out on PS Store Today

We are officially at the end of the first quarter of 2026. Although it has only been three months, we have had several amazing games grace the PS5 and PS4, all of which are available on the PlayStation Store to purchase. That includes Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, the newest entry in the beloved dark fantasy […] The post PS5 Action Game Prequel in Beloved Series Out on PS Store Today appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Hit 2024 PS5 Adventure Game 60% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price

A fan-favorite 2024 PS5 adventure game is 60% off on the PS Store in a limited-time deal that ends next week. Polychroma Games’ Until Then is at its lowest price on the platform, where players have awarded it a rating of 4.87/5 stars based on nearly 4,000 verified votes. Fantastic adventure game Until Then is […] The post Hit 2024 PS5 Adventure Game 60% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Persona 6 Reveal Rumours Return, and Mega Xbox Showcase Is the Catalyst
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Persona 6 Reveal Rumours Return, and Mega Xbox Showcase Is the Catalyst

Everyone forgets P4R.With Xbox announcing a big showcase for the summer, it hasn't taken long for the Persona 6 rumours to kick into gear (again).This is, of course, the inevitable Atlus RPG that we've all been waiting on for years; it's actually mad to think that the original Persona 5 first released close to a full decade ago. But the Japanese developer's quite clearly taking its sweet time.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

It's Official: Sony Spins Off Iconic Television Business
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It's Official: Sony Spins Off Iconic Television Business

Joint venture with TCL now confirmed.Sony is historically best known for its consumer electronics, but truth be told it’s been an entertainment organisation for years now.PlayStation, along with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, has spearheaded its transformation – and recently it’s talked at length about how it aims to dominate in emerging media categories, like anime.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Try These Promising New PS5 Games for Free, No PS Plus Needed

The PS Store has surprise dropped a fresh batch of free demos for promising upcoming PS5 games that players should check out. From RPG to action and adventure, there’s something for everyone here, and you don’t need a PS Plus membership to try these games. Intriguing PS5 games drop free demos on PS Store Outbound […] The post Try These Promising New PS5 Games for Free, No PS Plus Needed appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Popular PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game Shutting Down After 10 Years

A popular 2016 multiplayer game is unexpectedly shutting down soon on all platforms, including the PS5 and PS4. Rec Room is a free multiplayer social hub of sorts where players from all over the world build and play games together. The game boasts millions of player-created “rooms,” like “The Library Bar” pictured above by creator […] The post Popular PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game Shutting Down After 10 Years appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

As Sonic's 35th Anniversary Approaches, Voice Actor Teases 'Exciting Stuff' Is Coming
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As Sonic's 35th Anniversary Approaches, Voice Actor Teases 'Exciting Stuff' Is Coming

Roger Craig Smith talks IGN Live.Sonic the Hedgehog will turn 35 in June, and SEGA has already been celebrating the milestone anniversary in a few fun ways, but it sounds like there's plenty more to come.In an interview with Variety, Roger Craig Smith, the voice of Sonic in the games (and beyond) for many years, reveals he will be part of IGN Live in the summer.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Capcom's Promising New PS5 IP Pragmata Ready to Release
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Capcom's Promising New PS5 IP Pragmata Ready to Release

Pragmata goes gold ahead of 17th April.Capcom has today confirmed that Pragmata, its upcoming new IP, has now gone gold ahead of its PS5 release in April.This means work on the base 1.0 version of the game is complete and can be pressed to physical discs, while Capcom presumably prepares a day one patch. The game's out on 17th April 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Here's Another Major PS5, PS4 Game Getting Delisted Soon
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Here's Another Major PS5, PS4 Game Getting Delisted Soon

Rec Room goes offline on 1st June.The PS5, PS4 social game Rec Room has joined the list of titles about to be delisted from the PS Store, as confirmed by developer Against Gravity.The game will go offline on 1st June 2026, at which point Rec Room will be rendered unplayable, and the online servers turned off. The studio will slowly take steps to wind down the title's premium currency purchases and creator options in May, but already, the ability to make a new account has been removed.Read the fu

Bus Simulator's Original Devs Bounce Back with Rebranded Bus Bound on PS5
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Bus Simulator's Original Devs Bounce Back with Rebranded Bus Bound on PS5

Bustin'.The original creators of Bus Simulator, the Austrian outfit Stillalive Studios, will prove they’re, well, still alive with the release of Bus Bound on the PS5 this 30th April.The game, which will retail for a budget $29.99/£24.99, promises an “all-new driving-focused experience set in the evolving city of Emberville”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (PS5) - A Retro Comic Book Beat-'Em-Up Bonanza
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Review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (PS5) - A Retro Comic Book Beat-'Em-Up Bonanza

Welcome to die.Retro compilations have become quite commonplace this generation, but Marvel MaXimum Collection is one you should be paying attention to.While it would be all-too easy to lament the lack of SEGA’s superhero games here – like its System 32 Spider-Man effort or the home console adventure Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin – publisher Limited Run Games deserves credit for pulling together a clutch of comic book brawlers from a variety of different publishers.Read the full article on pushsqua

Iconic Devs Say the Industry Feels 'Crashier' Now Than the Actual Video Game Crash of the 80s
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Iconic Devs Say the Industry Feels 'Crashier' Now Than the Actual Video Game Crash of the 80s

The Romeros reflect on industry troubles.John and Brenda Romero, best known for their work on DOOM and Wizardry respectively, have passed comment on the current state of the game industry.In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, the couple — who founded Romero Games about 10 years ago — speak about the current difficulties the medium is facing, in light of their own struggles to secure funding and keep the lights on at their studio.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Rumour: Final Fantasy 9 PS5 Remake Development Is 'On Ice' Right Now
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Rumour: Final Fantasy 9 PS5 Remake Development Is 'On Ice' Right Now

Square Enix casts Blizzara.The long-rumoured remake of fan-favourite RPG Final Fantasy 9 is currently "on ice", according to a well-known leaker.NateTheHate, speaking on the latest episode of his podcast, reveals what he claims to know about Square Enix's still-unannounced project.Read the full article on pushsquare.com