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The free-to-play action MMO is now available natively on PlayStation 5. Developer Dimensional Ink Games also shared its roadmap for the rest of 2024, including the Xbox Series X/S release and the launch of episodes 47, 48, and 49.

The PS5 Pro is an (unofficially) expected mid-generation refresh for the popular PlayStation 5, but many gamers who already own a PS5 are dubious on why such an upgrade is even necessary,

Sony will expand PlayStation 5’s Game Help feature with the addition of user-generated videos later this year.

As Microsoft begins bringing some of its most popular games over to PlayStation 5, a new report claims that, ultimately,most Xbox games will be playable on other platforms. In early 2024, Microsoft shocked its user base by announcing that it was in the process of porting a handful of titles onto competing consoles, prompting a great deal of concern and backlash. It seems those complaints haven't changed how the company views its current strategy as it will reportedly maintain its plan.

An update coming to PlayStation 5 later in 204 will add Community Game Help to the system’s existing Game Help feature, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced.

When the PlayStation 5 console launched in 2020, we introduced Game Help to enable players to easily access hints, tips, or walkthrough videos without leaving the game to help them progress through a level, obtain a trophy, or find a coveted hidden item.

The co-founder of Free Radical Design has spoken about his disappointment at the cancellation of the TimeSpliters reboot, and has suggested he’s likely finished with the franchise.

A new trailer has been released for C-Smash VRS, which shows the game running on Meta Quest 3.

The Like a Dragon series “absolutely must” continue using its bespoke Dragon Engine, but staff must also learn about alternate options, the series’ technical director says.

Remedy has shared new details about Codename Condor, its co-op multiplayer Control spin-off.

could be on its way to Xbox consoles, based on a comment from producer Naoki Yoshida. While a PC port is already in development, this is the first hint of the 2023 action RPG coming to other consoles.

Some third-party publishers are reportedly expressing doubts about continuing to support Xbox consoles amid “flatlining” sales in Europe.

CD Projekt Red has announced a free trial of Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Rebirth Island will make its long-awaited return to Call of Duty Warzone next week.

There was a time, back in the early days of South Park, when it seemed like the series was destined never to succeed in video game form.

PlayStation and developer Shift Up have confirmed a demo for third-person action game, Stellar Blade, will release on PlayStation 5 this Friday, March 29.

Capcom has detailed some of its planned updates for Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida has joked that he will give players one week to finish Elden Ring‘s upcoming DLC before Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail is released.

A digital Jim Ryan bobblehead has been released to celebrate his career at PlayStation.

Of all the new content introduced in , Queen's Blood is one of the most complex; learning this card game can be tricky, and building the best deck for it is even trickier. While the cards you pick should depend on your strategy, a few cards stand out as especially helpful when used correctly.

Skylanders, Spyro and Crash Bandicoot developer Toys for Bob has reportedly reached an agreement with Microsoft for its next game.

Overwatch 2‘s PvE mode has reportedly been permanently scrapped as Blizzard struggles to find focus for the hero shooter sequel.

GTA 6’s release date could slip to 2026, it’s claimed.

Square Enix has dated Final Fantasy 16’s The Rising Tide expansion.

Capcom has responded to Dragon’s Dogma 2 players who have criticised the game’s use of microtransactions as well as performance issues on PC.

Velan Studios has warned that it could cut over a third of its workforce after a “major project” was suddenly cancelled.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 has released to mixed reviews on Steam, with numerous players expressing unhappiness at the game’s list of microtransactions.

New features for the PlayStation 5 system software are on the way, and while some are much needed improvements, it's hard not to feel like these particular additions should have been part of the console's user experience from the beginning. Sony's PS5 is approaching its fourth anniversary, and while the system software itself rightfully takes a back seat to the actual games available on the hardware, its home screen and system navigation have always been a sticking point. Recent updates for the DualSense controller improved audio input and output, and similar incremental changes for the PS5 are on the horizon.

Sony has set up a new production line in Brazil, where it will manufacture physical PlayStation 5 game discs.

The second story expansion for Dead Island 2 will be released next month.

MLB The Show 24 players are reporting that the Switch version is prone to frequent crashes, especially in the popular Diamond Dynasty mode.

Square Enix has released a new Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth update featuring graphical improvements and bug fixes.

Rise of the Ronin is a victim of a genre in decline.

Helldivers 2 was the best-selling game of February in the US and the best-selling game so far this year.

Review aggregation website Metacritic has revealed the results of its 14th annual Game Publisher Rankings.

2K has revealed the Top Spin 2K25 roster ahead of the game’s release next month.

Riot Games has provided an update on its League of Legends MMO, which is still being worked on but remains years from release.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is going to be a nightmare for completionists.

Remedy Entertainment has said players should expect a “more regular cadence of sequels” for Alan Wake and Control.

Larian Studios has delayed the physical edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 for consoles.

The now features password-free sign-in thanks to the new Passkey system. Players can enable this new feature for easier logins to their PlayStation Network accounts, replacing clunky old passwords with simpler solutions such as biometric sign-ins and PINs. At the same time, Sony also makes the case that passkeys are more secure, making it harder for malicious third parties to access your account information.

Contrary to how it may appear in certain other circles, not all reviewers take pleasure in writing negative reviews of games.

Overwatch 2 heroes will be free at release starting with the launch of Season 10 in mid-April.

March’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and Classics titles are now available.

The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios has revealed a spin-off game, tentatively titled ‘Project Birdseye’.

Sony’s DLSS equivalent planned for ‘PlayStation 5 Pro’ is capable of upscaling 1080p games to 4K, and can be backwards compatible with existing PS5 games via patches.

A remake of Dreamcast rail shooter Rainbow Cotton is set to release in May.

The first Rise of the Ronin review has been published in Japanese magazine Famitsu.

The PlayStation 5 Pro specs have potentially leaked, by way of Tom Henderson and Inside Gaming, giving more credence to previous rumours and reported that the PS5 Pro is coming out in 2024.

Helldivers 2 was February’s best-selling game in Europe following an impressive launch.

The PlayStation 5 Pro specs have potentially leaked, by way of Tom Henderson and Inside Gaming, giving more credence to previous rumours and reported that the PS5 Pro is coming out in 2024.

The director of Like a Dragon developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio says he’s surprised at the initial sales pattern for the latest game in the series, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Planet of Lana will be released for PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch on April 16, publisher Thunderful Games has announced.

Puzzle Platformer Animal Well now has a confirmed release date of May 9, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

The apparent specs for the as-yet unannounced PlayStation 5 Pro console have been shared online.

Hit indie Poker roguelike, Balatro, has now sold over one million copies during its first month on sale, publisher Playstack has said.

New PlayStation 5 Pro specs have leaked, but fans don't seem to be impressed. It's become fairly standard for consoles to receive a mid-generation refresh, with the last generation seeing the PlayStation 4 Pro, and the Xbox One X with various improvements to provide better fidelity and performance.

Sony is said to be working on a ‘Pro' version of the PlayStation 5, aiming for a launch later this year. Industry analysts had said last month that a PS5 Pro with updated hardware capabilities will likely be released before Grand Theft Auto 6 launches in 2025. Now, a new report has detailed the specifications of the upcoming console. The leaks reveal that the PS5 Pro will include improvements to system memory, CPU clock speed, in addition to graphical performance.

Sony has reportedly paused production of PlayStation VR2, just one year after launch, so it can deal with a backlog of unsold units.

Frame drops, crashes, high ping, and other performance hiccups can ruin a good gaming session. So, if you're looking for a way to give your PS5 a performance boost to avoid these issues, you've come to the right place.

The former director of a new Battlefield game has criticised EA, after he recently left the company and saw the studio he co-founded closed.

Sony’s breakout hit, Helldivers 2, has likely sold more than 8 million copies since its release last month, a market analyst has said.

Popular Poker-based roguelike Balatro is officially coming to iPhone, the game’s anonymous solo developer has confirmed.

Nightdive Studios' remake is coming to consoles. After a successful 2016 Kickstarter that raised over $1.3 million, the title was released on PC in March last year. Despite having a long and troubled development cycle and being delayed several times, the remake was extremely well-received by fans and critics alike, with most praising it for staying true to the beloved 1994 game while bringing it up to modern standards.

Pocketpair has said it’s in discussions to bring its smash hit Palworld to additional platforms.

Gameloft has announced that it’s developing a Dungeons & Dragons game for PC and consoles.

The COO of Saber has confirmed the ongoing development of three of its games, after its recent sale from Embracer Group led to questions being asked about their status.

A new trailer for Dragon’s Dogma 2, presented by Ian McShane, is coming later today.

The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is reportedly still in development at Saber Interactive, but it doesn’t sound like it will be released in the next 12 months.

Tekken 8 producer Katsuhiro Harada says players found glitching the game to use massive costumes will be banned.

Sony is reportedly set to discount PlayStation 5 Slim across Europe again this month.

A new partner listing for Rockstar Games could bode well for fans on PlayStation 5. Rockstar's acclaimed open-world crime titles are some of the biggest in gaming, and this new listing could suggest that Sony is planning to revisit some of its older entries.

PlayStation has released the new 24.02-09.00.00 update for its DualSense and DualSense Edge controllers to make for a far better overall gaming experience. The aim of the PS5's DualSense controller has been to better immerse players with haptic feedback and dynamic adaptive triggers that respond to the types of weapons being used in-game, such as the drawing of a bowstring or pulling a pistol's trigger.

There’s a new system software for your PS5, as Sony has released version 24.02-09.00.00 to the masses. But what does it do?

Sony has issued a new system software update for the PlayStation 5 that brings audio improvements to the DualSense controller, new features for Parties and Share Screen, and more. The update also adds the ability to adjust the brightness of the PS5's power indicator. PS5 system software update 9.00 is now rolling out and PlayStation users should get a notification for the same when they turn on the console.

There’s something very warming about seeing a cult classic game finally get a revival. Whether it’s the third part of or Nightdive Studios’ perseverance to get classic FPS games back on the map, it’s nice to see game get a second wind, providing the end result works for fans. Enter from developer Appeal Studios and publisher THQ Nordic.

Sony recently revealed the March lineup for Extra and Premium games. New arrivals include the Resident Evil 3 Remastered, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, NBA 2K24: Kobe Bryant Edition, and more. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers gets access to five classic games, including remasters for PS1 and PSP games.

There’s a new system software for your PS5, as Sony has released version 24.02-09.00.00 to the masses. But what does it do?

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is to receive story DLC and free add-ons, Ubisoft has announced.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed March 2024’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue and Classics titles.