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Second PS Plus Essential Game for April 2026 Leaks Ahead of This Week's Announcement
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Second PS Plus Essential Game for April 2026 Leaks Ahead of This Week's Announcement

Lords and swords.Ahead of the official announcement, a game from April 2026's PS Plus Essential lineup has been leaked.As per usual, the leak comes from the incredibly reliable Dealabs, who claim that Lords of the Fallen — the second Lords of the Fallen, not the first one with the bearded guy on the cover — will headline April's selection.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Full List of PS Plus Extra Game Removals for April 2026 Confirmed
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Full List of PS Plus Extra Game Removals for April 2026 Confirmed

All departing on 21st April.A total of six PS5 and PS4 games will be taken off PS Plus Extra next month, as the membership's Last Chance to Play section has been updated with further removals. This is due to the way the weeks have landed this month, which has also seen April 2026's PS Plus Essential announcement pushed back.The following games will leave the subscription service on 21st April 2026:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Feature: 70+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale (North America/Europe)
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Feature: 70+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale (North America/Europe)

Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap.The PS Store has just launched its latest offer, simply named the Spring Sale, and it runs from now through to 8th April 2026.As always, the sale is massive, with thousands of PS5 and PS4 games reduced in price. It can be difficult to browse through all that, which is where this guide comes in.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Epic to 'Solve' Life Insurance After Terminally Ill Employee Was Laid Off
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Epic to 'Solve' Life Insurance After Terminally Ill Employee Was Laid Off

"Sorry to everyone".This weekend, a heart-breaking story started doing the rounds about an employee laid off from Epic as part of its big round of redundancies.For those who missed the story, the Fortnite maker cut over 1,000 jobs after it revealed it was struggling. The company said it was a necessary step to help it stop “spending significantly more than we’re making”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'We're in It for the Long Haul': Bungie Rejects Rumours It Could Move on from Marathon After Unremarkable PS5 Sales
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'We're in It for the Long Haul': Bungie Rejects Rumours It Could Move on from Marathon After Unremarkable PS5 Sales

It's aiming for a Marathon.Earlier today, analytics firm Alinea released its sales estimates for first-person shooter Marathon. They looked low to us, but double-sourcing from Forbes suggests they may be close to the truth.According to the report, the Bungie extraction shooter has sold 1.2 million copies since launching on 5th March, with the vast majority of the copies purchased through Steam. That amounts to about $55 million in raw revenue.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

After PS5 Price Hikes, Sony Suspends Memory Card Sales Over Supply Crisis
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After PS5 Price Hikes, Sony Suspends Memory Card Sales Over Supply Crisis

For the foreseeable future.In a story that’s unlikely to affect video games directly but further demonstrates escalating global issues, Sony has temporarily suspended sales of its various memory cards, primarily used by digital cameras.As first reported by PetaPixel, it’s paused production of both CFexpress and SDXC/SDHC memory cards, although some SD cards do remain. You may be able to find some remaining stock in stores while inventory runs down.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

After PS5 Price Hikes, Sony Suspends Memory Card Sales Due to Supply Crisis
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After PS5 Price Hikes, Sony Suspends Memory Card Sales Due to Supply Crisis

For the foreseeable future.In a story that’s unlikely to affect video games directly but further demonstrates escalating global issues, Sony has temporarily suspended sales of its various memory cards, primarily used by digital cameras.As first reported by PetaPixel, it’s paused production of both CFexpress and SDXC/SDHC memory cards, although some SD cards do remain. You may be able to find some remaining stock in stores while inventory runs down.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS6 Could Be Cheaper Than Expected, Despite $1,000 Concerns
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PS6 Could Be Cheaper Than Expected, Despite $1,000 Concerns

Leaker shares latest insight.In the aftermath of the PS5’s price hike, there’s been some discussion from industry analysts about whether Sony’s next-gen console could cost as much as $1,000.While the figure previously seemed unthinkable, an increasingly challenged economy will push the PS5 Pro’s price up to $899.99 starting next week.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

One Player Just Unlocked PlayStation's Impossible Platinum Trophy
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One Player Just Unlocked PlayStation's Impossible Platinum Trophy

A real-life ninja.One of the most difficult Platinum Trophies in PlayStation history has finally officially been unlocked.This weekend, Japanese player Tqvry unlocked the final trinket in Team Ninja’s PS Vita port of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

In This $70 Era, PS5 Fighter Avatar Legends Is Just $29.99
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In This $70 Era, PS5 Fighter Avatar Legends Is Just $29.99

Fight it out.Highly anticipated PS5 fighting game Avatar Legends – which has received warm acclaim from genre pros – will cost just $29.99 when it launches on 2nd July. That’s a surprising price point in this era of ever-increasing expenses.To be fair, the title does have a $49.99 Deluxe Edition which bundles in a bunch of extras, but you don’t necessarily need that version to enjoy the experience as it is.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Major Crimson Desert Patch Out Now on PS5, Makes Countless Gameplay Improvements
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Major Crimson Desert Patch Out Now on PS5, Makes Countless Gameplay Improvements

Full patch notes released.Crimson Desert patch 1.01.00 is available to download now on PS5, and to say it's packed with improvements would be an understatement.It's honestly hard to pick out highlights from the patch notes because there's just so much stuff. The update includes better load times, better performance, a new 4K graphical toggle on PS5, loads of general quality of life adjustments, and even the addition of new mounts.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Round Up: Life Is Strange: Reunion PS5 Reviews Reveal a 'Tender, Heartfelt' Conclusion to Max and Chloe's Story
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Round Up: Life Is Strange: Reunion PS5 Reviews Reveal a 'Tender, Heartfelt' Conclusion to Max and Chloe's Story

Arcadia wahey.Life Is Strange: Reunion currently looks poised to buck the trend of recent releases in Square Enix’s narrative series, as the title has rushed to an 85 on Metacritic.Just for context here, the publisher didn’t send any pre-release review code out to media, citing spoilers as one of the reasons. We received our copy on launch day, and aim to bring you our verdict ASAP.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS5 Pro Buyers Rush to Beat $899.99 Price Hike Next Week
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PS5 Pro Buyers Rush to Beat $899.99 Price Hike Next Week

Gotta go fast.What a truly bizarre month it’s been for the PS5 Pro.Sony’s supercharged system attracted critical acclaim at the start of March for the introduction of its new PSSR 2 upscaler, an upgraded model which fixes all of the problems with its predecessor.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Guide: These 6+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (30th-5th April)
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Guide: These 6+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (30th-5th April)

South of Midnight! Legacy of Kain! Darwin's Paradox!We're at the end of the fiscal year now, which means there aren't many new releases to look forward to next week.There are a couple of big names, though: South of Midnight is making the transition from Xbox, while Darwin's Paradox looks like an interesting endeavour from Konami.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

You're Already Dead! Kenshiro Fights Back in Fatal Fury PS5, PS4 DLC
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You're Already Dead! Kenshiro Fights Back in Fatal Fury PS5, PS4 DLC

"What colour is your blood?!".Whatever your thoughts on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, there’s no doubt its DLC has been absolutely superb.We’ve basically been getting a new character a month through 2026 so far, and June will include the game’s most awesome addition yet: Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

You're Already Dead! Fist of the North Star's Kenshiro Fights Back in Fatal Fury PS5, PS4 DLC
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You're Already Dead! Fist of the North Star's Kenshiro Fights Back in Fatal Fury PS5, PS4 DLC

"What colour is your blood?!".Whatever your thoughts on Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, there’s no doubt its DLC has been absolutely superb.We’ve basically been getting a new character a month through 2026 so far, and June will include the game’s most awesome addition yet: Kenshiro from Fist of the North Star.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'$1,000+ Consoles Could Become the Norm': PS6's Price Touted to Touch Four Figures
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'$1,000+ Consoles Could Become the Norm': PS6's Price Touted to Touch Four Figures

"I'd really hate to see that".With the PS5 Pro to hit $899.99 next week, we’re within touching distance of four figure consoles, a price point previously thought unthinkable.While you don’t necessarily need Sony’s supercharged system to enjoy the PS5, the cheapest model will cost $599.99 – a $200 increase compared to its launch price.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 626
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 626

Everyone exhale.Well, that was an eventful end to the week, wasn't it? We hope you've all got a working PS5 and won't be too affected by the recent price hikes. Let's try to unwind with some of our favourite games, eh?Jamie O'NeillMy intention to play 12 PS5 games that aren't available on PS4 as a gaming New Year's resolution has hit a snag. Basically, I don't want to delete anything to make space to install Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, so I need to research how a new M.2 SSD will expand my PS5's st

PS Plus Essential Announcement Next Week, Big Game for April 2026 Leaks
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PS Plus Essential Announcement Next Week, Big Game for April 2026 Leaks

Oh lords.Ahead of the official announcement, a game from April 2026's PS Plus Essential lineup has been leaked.As per usual, the leak comes from the incredibly reliable Dealabs, who claim that Lords of the Fallen — the second Lords of the Fallen, not the first one with the bearded guy on the cover — will headline April's selection.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS5 Pricing Strategy Gives Flexibility for Deals if 'Things Surprisingly Get Better'
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PS5 Pricing Strategy Gives Flexibility for Deals if 'Things Surprisingly Get Better'

"Sony's gone for one substantial increase".Sony shocked the world with its PS5 price increases today, even if a French source had telegraphed them 24 hours earlier.As it stands, a Digital Edition console will now cost $599.99, an eye-watering $200 more than at launch over five years ago.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Step Aside, Pokémon! This Ambitious PS5 Creature Catcher Swaps Pokéballs for Pokécubes
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Step Aside, Pokémon! This Ambitious PS5 Creature Catcher Swaps Pokéballs for Pokécubes

Aniimo officially announced for Sony's system.With lawsuits still flying between Pokémon and Palworld, leave it to a Chinese developer to step into the arena with its own next-gen creature catching game.In truth, despite some similar creature design, Aniimo does very much look like its own thing.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Before Ace Combat 8 Soars onto PS5, Watch the Series' Evolution in Neat New Trailer
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Before Ace Combat 8 Soars onto PS5, Watch the Series' Evolution in Neat New Trailer

Plane old fun.We're big fans of Ace Combat here at Push Square, and with the next game in the franchise coming later this year, we're pretty excited to see it reach new heights.Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was announced at The Game Awards 2025 back in December, and things have been a little quiet since then, but Bandai Namco has treated fans to a brief trailer that runs through each of the main titles in the long-running series.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Feature: PS5 Price - Why Does It Cost So Much in 2026?
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Feature: PS5 Price - Why Does It Cost So Much in 2026?

Five years old and more expensive than ever.Sony is raising the price of the PS5 to unprecedented highs five years into its lifespan, effective 2nd April.A standard system with a disc drive will soon cost $649.99, putting into perspective those classic Kaz Hirai memes from the PS3.Read the full article on pushsquare.com