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PS5 emulation progress puts Sony's PC port policy under pressure
The KyTyPS5 emulator has achieved a major leap by running Demon's Souls Remake at playable frame rates on PC, raising new questions about Sony's decision to withhold single-player PS5 exclusives from official PC release
Colorbound release date set for October on PC and consoles
Panpipe Studio and Whitethorn Games have confirmed Colorbound will launch on 12 October 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and both Nintendo Switch systems, promising a colour-driven puzzle adventure rooted in Aymara culture
Warframe Iceblade of Narin update brings six-player squads and Tau event
Digital Extremes has detailed major free updates for Warframe and Soulframe this autumn, including a new Warframe, six-player squad missions, a community event, and fresh content for Soulframe's alpha build
NO LAW demo reveals true player freedom in handcrafted cyberpunk city
NO LAW from Neon Giant stunned at Gamescom 2026 with a live demo showing a seamless open world, persistent NPCs and multiple approaches to every objective in a city with no laws and no AI-generated assets
Crimson Desert Patch Arrives as Expansion Nears with Key Fixes Prioritised
Pearl Abyss has released a new patch for Crimson Desert, addressing persistent technical issues and gameplay bugs just weeks before the Charting the Unknown expansion launches on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
The Alighieri Circle Dantes Bloodline launches on PC PS5 and Xbox Series
The Alighieri Circle Dantes Bloodline is now available on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X with a launch discount and support for 11 languages. The game blends psychological horror with esoteric puzzles in a modern take on Dante
Marvel's Wolverine Delivers Brutal Combat but Struggles to Maintain Momentum
Marvel's Wolverine arrives with a focus on visceral action and character-driven storytelling for PlayStation players but faces criticism for repetitive combat and limited progression over its 15-hour campaign
Phantom Blade Zero Platinum Trophy Requires Only One Playthrough
S-Game has confirmed that Phantom Blade Zero's Platinum Trophy can be unlocked in a single playthrough on any difficulty, but the punishing Sixty-Six Days mode in New Game Plus is where the game's true test and unique content await
Final Fantasy VII Revelation release date set with open world overhaul
Square Enix has officially scheduled Final Fantasy VII Revelation for 8 April 2027, promising the largest open world in the series and a major focus on player-driven decisions across PlayStation 5
Physint development shifts to Xbox after PlayStation withdrawal
Kojima Productions' Metal Gear-inspired Physint has left PlayStation after Sony cancelled its involvement in June. Microsoft has stepped in to publish the game for Xbox, ensuring the project's survival and a new platform direction
Mister Scary brings retro Halloween platforming to all major consoles
CALGAMES and Ratalaika Games have confirmed Mister Scary will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam on 2 October 2026, offering a Halloween-themed platformer with NES roots and a £5.99 price point
Valheim leaves early access with Deep North update and cross-play support
Valheim 1.0 has launched on all major platforms, introducing the Deep North endgame region and cross-play. Iron Gate and Coffee Stain confirm the survival hit has sold over 17 million units since its early access debut
No Man's Sky Cosmos update rebuilds space with player stations and alliances
Hello Games has released the Cosmos 7.0 update for No Man's Sky, transforming outer space gameplay with player-owned space stations, alliances and new base-building options as the game reaches its tenth anniversary
Crazy Taxi World Tour brings new missions and classic chaos to modern platforms
SEGA has officially announced Crazy Taxi World Tour for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch 2, promising a return to the series' signature arcade action with new international locations and inventive side missions
Hela of Mice & Magic release date set for December on all major platforms
Windup Games and Knights Peak have locked in 1 December 2026 for the global release of Hela of Mice & Magic on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, with a collector's Harmony Edition available in physical stores
Isle of Reveries launches on all major platforms with puzzle driven adventure
Isle of Reveries has officially released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Players take on the role of Lief the owl, tackling dungeons and puzzles in a metroidvania-inspired world with co-op support and settlement building
Honeycomb The World Beyond launches on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Honeycomb The World Beyond is now available on PC PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S introducing players to the alien world of Sota7 with a focus on scientific exploration base construction and ecosystem experimentation
The Outlast Trials Season 7.1 launches with Chemical Leak event
Red Barrels has released The Outlast Trials Season 7.1 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, introducing the Chemical Leak limited-time event, new MK-Challenges, a fresh event catalogue and a round of gameplay improvements
Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World Release Date and Platforms Confirmed
Square Enix has officially scheduled Dragon Quest Monsters The Withered World for a global launch on 3 December 2026, bringing its traditional turn-based JRPG gameplay and monster fusion mechanics to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
War Thunder Sky Odyssey update brings Greek forces and new Falklands map
Gaijin Entertainment has confirmed the Sky Odyssey update for War Thunder will launch in mid September introducing Greek aviation and ground vehicles plus a new Falklands map and technical improvements
NHL 27 delivers minor upgrades but fails to escape franchise stagnation
EA Vancouver's NHL 27 arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with a handful of tweaks and updated arenas but leaves core gameplay and visuals largely unchanged from previous years, raising questions about the series' direction and value for returning players
Insomniac Identifies Lady Deathstrike in Marvel's Wolverine Trailer Confusion
Insomniac Games has officially confirmed that the sword-wielding antagonist in the latest Marvel's Wolverine trailer is Lady Deathstrike, not Psylocke, following widespread speculation and debate across social media platforms
Halloween The Game launches with major technical issues on PlayStation
Halloween The Game has arrived on PlayStation but early play reveals severe bugs, broken animations and erratic AI. Illfonic's adaptation of the classic horror film faces criticism for its lack of polish and technical instability at launch
Dice A Million launches major update and expands to new platforms
Dice A Million has rolled out its v1.1 Uncommon Shapes update while launching on PlayStation Xbox Mac and mobile platforms. The patch introduces new dice rings and gameplay systems for both new and returning players
Dream Cage launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox with microphone-driven horror
Dream Cage, developed by Hitori De Productions and published by JanduSoft, is now available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox platforms. This psychological horror game uses your microphone to shape each night's nightmare, drawing on real sleep paralysis stories
Hideki Kamiya urges publishers to protect games for future players
Hideki Kamiya has called on publishers to take responsibility for game preservation as PlayStation prepares to end physical disc production in 2028 and the industry shifts towards digital-only releases
Gran Turismo 7 Update Brings Back Autumn Ring and Adds Sportsland Sugo
Polyphony Digital has announced a major Gran Turismo 7 update for 2026, reintroducing the classic Autumn Ring circuit, debuting Sportsland Sugo, and delivering a dozen new cars alongside new features and modes for PlayStation players
SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Launches on PC, Consoles and Game Pass
tinyBuild and Fair Play Labs have released SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed for Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Game Pass, introducing expanded multiplayer, new power-ups and a single-player campaign
AereA relaunches on Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with gameplay overhaul
SOEDESCO has released a rebuilt version of AereA for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, promising rebalanced progression, tougher bosses and local co-op for up to four players
Resident Evil 4 Remake Leak Reveals Cut Village Connection and Merchant Death
A major leak has exposed over 600 unused voice lines from Resident Evil 4 Remake, including dialogue that would have linked the game to Resident Evil Village and allowed players to kill the Merchant
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered Targets November Launch
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered is officially set for release on 3 November 2026, bringing a reworked roster, new features and a controversial cut to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2
REANIMAL Receives Royal Swedish Design Award for Narrative Innovation
Tarsier Studios' co-op horror game REANIMAL has been awarded the Utmärkt Svensk Form by Prince Carl Philip, recognising its environmental storytelling and interactive design across multiple platforms
Prize Fighter: Heavyweight Edition Physical Release Announced for PS5
Limited Run Games has revealed a physical edition of Prize Fighter: Heavyweight Edition for PlayStation 5, with pre-orders opening on 1 September 2026 and a range of enhancements over the original SEGA CD release
PlayStation State of Play September 2026: Major Reveals and What to Expect
Sony has confirmed two PlayStation State of Play streams for 3 September 2026, promising new PS5 game reveals, extended looks at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners
Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Suits Revealed: Every Confirmed Costume Explained
Insomniac has detailed the full line-up of Wolverine's unlockable suits for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5, drawing from decades of X-Men comics, films and original designs. Here's what's confirmed, what's inspired by the source material, and what remains uncertain
Serious Sam: Shatterverse Launches on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PS5
Serious Sam: Shatterverse, developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Devolver Digital, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, introducing co-op roguelite action to the franchise with a launch discount
BIRDCAGE release date set for 23 September on all major platforms
BIRDCAGE, a vertical shoot'em up inspired by arcade classics, will launch digitally on 23 September for Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC. A new gameplay trailer has been released, with physical PS5 editions planned for March 2027
Naughty Dog Completes Performance Capture for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty Dog has announced that performance capture for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is now complete, signalling a major milestone for the studio's next game and raising expectations for a possible 2027 release window
The Blood of Dawnwalker Delivers a Standout Open-World Vampire RPG
The Blood of Dawnwalker brings a fresh approach to open-world RPGs with its inventive day and night mechanics, branching narrative, and a time-limited quest structure that challenges player decisions throughout the campaign
Sony Schedules Two State of Play Broadcasts for PlayStation This Week
Sony has announced two PlayStation State of Play presentations for this week, promising updates from PlayStation Studios, third-party partners, and a deeper look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, with a dedicated Japan-focused show to follow
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