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Sony to Drop PSN Branding Later This Year, New Report Claims
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Sony to Drop PSN Branding Later This Year, New Report Claims

Just a visual change, nothing more.Sony shall phase out its PlayStation Network and PSN branding by September 2026, according to an internal email seen by Insider Gaming.This will supposedly be purely a visual change for the online service, rather than introducing any "technical alterations". The two names will be removed from all Sony assets by September to "simplify and unify branding". It's not known what the new name for the PlayStation Network will be.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Games Leaving PS Plus in April 2026 Confirmed

PS Store has started rolling out the list of games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in April 2026. The first two departures have been confirmed so far, and we accurately predicted both. The list is expected to increase over the next week or so, and we explained why in our previous article. List of […] The post Games Leaving PS Plus in April 2026 Confirmed appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Guide: Crimson Desert Release Times: What Time Can You Start Playing?
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Guide: Crimson Desert Release Times: What Time Can You Start Playing?

All the Crimson Desert release times.One of the most anticipated games of 2026, Crimson Desert has built up a lot of excitement thanks largely in part to its ambition, scope, and potential. Its release is now right around the corner, so this Crimson Desert guide is designed to give you all the information you need to learn when you can start playing. Below you will find all Crimson Desert release times.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Street Fighter 6's Incestuous New Storyline Divides Opinion
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Street Fighter 6's Incestuous New Storyline Divides Opinion

Oh Alex, that's not right.Street Fighter 3: New Generation protagonist Alex is available now in Street Fighter 6, but it’s not necessarily his gameplay that’s got tongues wagging.Some bizarre lore changes have sent ripples through the Capcom community, as it turns out our favourite facepainted wrassler may be engaging in a spot of the ol’ incest. Well, sorta.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'A Great Showcase for PSSR 2': PS5 Pro's New Upscaler Continues to Get Rave Reviews
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'A Great Showcase for PSSR 2': PS5 Pro's New Upscaler Continues to Get Rave Reviews

Practically all problems resolved.An extended analysis of Alan Wake 2, one of the original PSSR’s “problem childs”, has once again poured praise on PS5 Pro’s new upscaler.While the Remedy release was criticised on Sony’s supercharged system for many graphical inconsistencies, including a grainy, pulsing-type image, those problems have been solved with PSSR 2.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Mega Man Blasts onto PS5, PS4's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with DLC Launch Next Week
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Mega Man Blasts onto PS5, PS4's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with DLC Launch Next Week

Blue bomber meets blue blur.The next premium DLC pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings Capcom's beloved robo-hero Mega Man to the kart racer, and now we know exactly when.As shown in the below teaser trailer, the Mega Man pack launches next week, on 25th March 2026:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Round Up: Crimson Desert Reviews Are a Major Disappointment
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Round Up: Crimson Desert Reviews Are a Major Disappointment

77 on Metacritic, 82 on Opencritic.One of the most anticipated games of 2026 so far, it's now time to see if Crimson Desert is any good. Critic reviews are being published 24 hours ahead of the worldwide release, and below you shall find a Round Up of the biggest and most important ones.It's important to note all critic reviews are based on the PC version of the game; no console Crimson Desert review keys have been distributed prior to release. You can learn more about our own plans in our Where

Site News: Where's Our Crimson Desert PS5 Review?
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Site News: Where's Our Crimson Desert PS5 Review?

Only the PC version made available.With the release of Crimson Desert now just 24 hours away, you'll soon see the Internet flooded with critic reviews. But, on this occasion, Push Square unfortunately can't join the party.All the verdicts you find online today are based on PC review code. Pearl Abyss, the game's developer and publisher, has not provided anyone with console access, meaning any reviews based on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are not available at the time of writing. We've be

PS5 Leads Resident Evil Requiem Sales as 'Consoles Are Dead' Chat Falls Flat
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PS5 Leads Resident Evil Requiem Sales as 'Consoles Are Dead' Chat Falls Flat

The silent majority.There’s been a persistent opinion, perhaps partly powered by talkative PC players, that consoles are on their way out.Resident Evil Requiem is the latest example, where there’s been speculation it sold considerably better on PC than PS5.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance DLC Dated in One of the Best PS5 Trailers You'll See Today
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance DLC Dated in One of the Best PS5 Trailers You'll See Today

Villains expansion coming soon.SEGA really knocked it out of the park with Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the first game from its plan to revive some legacy franchises.Developed by Lizardcube, the game is a super slick, side-scrolling action game with a fantastic art style and wonderfully fluid combat.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Microsoft Is Putting 3 Xbox Games on PS5 in Just a Few Weeks
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Microsoft Is Putting 3 Xbox Games on PS5 in Just a Few Weeks

Online brawler Kiln joins the PS5 party.Microsoft is all-in on publishing its Xbox games on PS5, and the next month proves it: there are three Xbox games ready to come to PS5 in the coming weeks — two of them are ports, and now a new Double Fine title is also on the way.Here's what the schedule looks like:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PSVR2 Takes Another Hit as Sony Nukes Exclusive Shooter Firewall Ultra
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PSVR2 Takes Another Hit as Sony Nukes Exclusive Shooter Firewall Ultra

Another nail in the coffin.Remember Firewall Ultra? Well, it seems Sony just did, as it's now unceremoniously pulling the plug.If you try to search for the game on PS Store, you won't find it; the page has been delisted from Sony's storefront, seemingly with no warning.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

There's a New Live Action Yakuza Adaptation, and You Can Watch It for Free
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There's a New Live Action Yakuza Adaptation, and You Can Watch It for Free

With full English subtitles as well.There are now almost as many live action Yakuza adaptations as there are unexpected Kazuma Kiryu comebacks, but you can watch this one for free.Not to be confused with 2024’s critically maligned Amazon conversion, this one features actors from Japan’s long-running gangster drama series, Nihon Touitsu.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Frantic Shooter Saros Is Shaping Up to Be a Real Showpiece for PS5, PS5 Pro
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Frantic Shooter Saros Is Shaping Up to Be a Real Showpiece for PS5, PS5 Pro

Playing with power.Developer Housemarque is a well-established studio that has always managed to make the most of whatever hardware it's working with, filling its games with flashy effects, countless particles, and oodles of visual flair.Saros, its upcoming PS5 exclusive shooter, looks to be no different. This is its first game as a PS Studios subsidiary (it was acquired shortly after the release of Returnal), and as such it's absolutely going to be using every last drop of juice from PS5 and PS

As the Highguard Dev Team Goes Dark, Refunds Reportedly Being Issued to PS5 Customers
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As the Highguard Dev Team Goes Dark, Refunds Reportedly Being Issued to PS5 Customers

Buyers reportedly getting money back.It hasn't been long since Highguard was delisted and shut down, and it seems as though refunds for any purchases are beginning to come through.Free-to-play online shooter Highguard lasted only a few weeks before developer Wildlight Entertainment pulled the plug, and now, some are reporting that Sony is getting in contact to let them know their money spent within the game is being returned to their accounts.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS5 Piggybacks the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hype
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PS5 Piggybacks the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Hype

"Friendly neighbour".In a rare symbol of corporate synergy, PlayStation has uploaded its own version of the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer.The highly anticipated movie – due out on 31st July – teases the events of the film, which takes place after the $2 billion No Way Home.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS Store Drops Free PS5 Demos for Interesting New Games

The PS Store has dropped another pair of free demos for new PS5 games that players should check out. Players can try the promising Kusan: City of Wolves and the intriguing horror adventure Panic House: Awakening. Try these PS5 games for free, no PS Plus required Neither of the new demos requires a PS Plus […] The post PS Store Drops Free PS5 Demos for Interesting New Games appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Nvidia Says You're All 'Completely Wrong' About Its Controversial AI Upscaler DLSS 5
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Nvidia Says You're All 'Completely Wrong' About Its Controversial AI Upscaler DLSS 5

Devs have full control, it says.The hot topic this week is DLSS 5, a recently revealed AI upscaling technology from Nvidia.The company has been one of the frontrunners for AI upscaling, but its upcoming iteration takes the whole thing a step further, and the reaction to early examples has been divisive to say the least.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS Store Issues Refunds for PS5 Game That Shut Down in 45 Days

In an unusual move, the PS Store is automatically issuing refunds for a PS5 game that unceremoniously shut down in less than two months. Highguard was a free-to-play shooter with microtransactions that launched in late January 2026, only to be shut down on March 12. PS Store currently the only storefront issuing refunds for Highguard […] The post PS Store Issues Refunds for PS5 Game That Shut Down in 45 Days appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Sony Shutting Down 2023 PS5 Exclusive Game, Already Delisted

Sony Interactive Entertainment is shutting down a 2023 PS5 exclusive shooter and has already removed the title from the PS Store without prior warning. Developed by First Contact Entertainment and published by SIE, Firewall Ultra was released for the PSVR2 as a sequel to 2018’s Firewall: Zero Hour. The PS4 game is still going strong […] The post Sony Shutting Down 2023 PS5 Exclusive Game, Already Delisted appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

'It's a Laughable Notion': AI Can't Generate Hit Games Like GTA 6, Says Take-Two CEO
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'It's a Laughable Notion': AI Can't Generate Hit Games Like GTA 6, Says Take-Two CEO

Strauss Zelnick reiterates doubts about AI's potential.Save for any further delays, Rockstar Games is set to release GTA 6 later this year, and it'll easily become one of the biggest hits of this console generation.The level of anticipation is off the scale; the open world action adventure title will sell by the bucketload. This sort of excitement has been earned over decades of top-quality games from the company, and each one has been painstakingly made by teams of talented and creative people.

After PS5, PS4, and PS Portal, Even PS3 Gets a Console Update
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After PS5, PS4, and PS Portal, Even PS3 Gets a Console Update

Firmware version 4.93 has arrived on PS3.PlayStation has clearly made this the week for its console firmware updates, because now even the PS3 has a new one for active owners to download.The PS5 got a PS5 Pro-specific graphics enhancement, the PS Portal received an improved visual mode and enhanced cloud streaming, and the PS4 patch improved the messaging system. What does the PS3 update bring to the table? It's not nearly as exciting.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS3 Gets Surprise System Update 4.93 for March 2026

Sony rolled out PS3 system software update 4.93 early this morning. The console, which released in 2006, received its last update (version 4.92) exactly a year ago. Sony doesn’t seem to be giving up on its annual security check-ins, taking players by surprise. PS3 system software update 4.93 patch notes (March 18, 2026) “This system […] The post PS3 Gets Surprise System Update 4.93 for March 2026 appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Wild New Racer, But Only in Arcades
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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Wild New Racer, But Only in Arcades

You're gonna wanna try this, Chooms.Cyberpunk 2077 is so much bigger than its PS5 game these days, so the next time you’re in an arcade, don’t be surprised to see Chrome Rush inside.This is a Road Rash-style racing game comprising two full-sized motorcycles, which you’ll commandeer through a number of Night City’s locations, like Corporation Plaza and the Badlands.Read the full article on pushsquare.com