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Killing PlayStation discs could make PS Store games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec
A former Square Enix business development director explains why axing PlayStation discs could make PS Store games cheaper.
Nintendo's GameCube-Era Tantrum Doomed the Console but Saved the Company
Nintendo kicked and screamed against PlayStation and its own fans, but it all worked out in the end
NEO BERLIN 2087 launches in 2028
Action RPG NEO BERLIN 2087 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in 2028, publisher ByteRockers’ Games and developer ELysium Game Studio announced.
HELLDIVERS 2 Joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog
HELLDIVERS 2 joins the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, alongside the new Warhammer 40,000: Castellan’s Creed Legendary Warbond and the launch of “Devoid of Liberty,” a new horror-themed narrative arc.
PlayStation Plus confirms 10 more free games for August in bumper drop
Here's what's coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium in August 2026
Out of nowhere, Sony confirms that 2024 breakout hit Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium today
New enemies, new ranks, new missions - same ol' alien scum.
Sony Announces Phantom Blade Zero State of Play and Everyone Knows How the Chat Is Going to Go
Promising looking action game Phantom Blade Zero is getting its very own State of Play, but if the reaction to Sony’s announcement is any indication, the chat is going to be overrun with angry comments about Sony’s decision to kill PlayStation discs.
The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition now available for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Aspyr ha announced and released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, a remastered version of Snowblind Studios’ 2011-released action RPG, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Se…
Playstation Announces 'Marvel's Wolverine' Limited Edition PS5 and Controller
Here's when you can pre-order the Marvel's Wolverine PS5 and DualSense controller
Marvel's Wolverine "fully playable" on disc when it releases, Insomniac clarifies, perhaps making it one of the last few PlayStation games that will be
The controversy around Sony's decision to end production of PlayStation discs rages on. But Insomniac is all-in on physical media for Marvel's Wolverine.
PATLABOR the Case Files launches September 17
PATLABOR the Case Files will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on September 17, publisher Good Smile Company and developer Chime Corporation announced. It will support English, Japanese, Ko…
Sony Will Remain Mum On PlayStation Disc Making Process
While PlayStation seems committed to ending their physical copies, I wouldn’t hold my breath for a massive homebrew scene to fill the void in the immediate future
You can now stream PS Plus games to Steam Deck without owning a PS5 - and without buying a PS Portal
A new cloud-streaming app that lets players stream PlayStation games to their Steam Deck and Steam Machine without a PS5 has just opened a playtest.
Steam Deck gets one of PS Portal's key features
Steam Deck and Steam Machine users can now test PlayStation cloud streaming through a third-party Steam app. Asobi also supports select purchased PS5 games without connecting to a console.
It's Official, PlayStation Is Over As We Know It
Welcome to PlayStation's all-digital age.
Brand-New 12-Player Co-Op Open World Game With 92 Rating is Now on PS5
PlayStation 5 gamers have a new 12-player co-op open world game to play that has gotten rave reviews from critics.
A new survey shows the scale of Xbox's fall vs. PlayStation — and the scale of Asha Sharma's opportunity
New data from Statista Research shows how much Xbox has fallen against PlayStation in the U.S., but also the scale of the opportunity.
As GTA 6 publisher Take-Two revises its 2027 net bookings up to $8.2bn, Strauss Zelnick confirms its sales are "well over 90% digital"
First Capcom, now Take-Two: Strauss Zelnick doesn't appear phased by PlayStation's migration to an 'all-digital future'.
Fading Echo coming to Switch 2
Fast-paced desert punk action adventure game Fading Echo will launch for Switch 2 alongside its PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions in 2026, publisher New Tales and development subsidiary Emeter…
Sony's Looking to Bring More Ads to PlayStation, and Fans Won't Like It
Push Square for a Taco Bell
Sony’s new PS5 Pro beta update automatically enables PSSR 2.0 for every game
Sony’s latest PS5 system software beta enables PSSR 2.0 by default across all PS5 Pro games, promising sharper visuals and fewer frame-rate drops without requiring manual setup.
Turn-based RPG Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Publisher Trailmark Games and developer Bamtang Games have announced Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest, a turn-based RPG based on the Warrior Cats novel series. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xb…
Sony Forces PSSR 2.0 On Every PS5 Pro Game, As New Beta Update Flips The Upscaler Toggle On By Default
Sony's new PS5 Pro beta update enables "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" by default to sharpen unpatched games
Sony quietly prepares to bring ads to PlayStation ecosystem as game costs rise
It looks like Sony is planning to add an advertising environment on PlayStation to tackle the rising game development costs and increase revenue
Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Sold 11 Million Copies Combined On PlayStation, Benefitting Both Xbox And Sony
The games did not feature many technical or visual improvements, and that was kinda the whole point.
Tactical RPG Beaten Path launches in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Kickstarter-funded turn-based strategy RPG Beaten Path will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in 2027, publisher Wales Interactive and developer P…
Crimson Moon launches September 1
Gothic action adventure RPG Crimson Moon will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 1, developer ProbablyMonsters announced.
Attack on Titan 3 launches December 10
Attack on Titan 3 will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on December 10, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force announced.
Xbox Leaked Email Pins Disc-to-Digital Launch for August 2026, as PlayStation Barrels Toward All-Digital Future
Leaked Xbox email details Disc-to-Digital launch and PC backward compatibility roadmap for Project Helix.
Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs
Sony says the PS5 will remain more affordable than gaming PCs and sufficiently distinct even as PlayStation consoles also become digital-only.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls, Beast of Reincarnation, more
MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls for PlayStation and PC, and Beast of Reincarnation for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.
Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC launches August 6
AMATA Games will release Cat Hui Trading LLC-developed side-scrolling robot shoot ’em up Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Sto…
PlayStation Petition Loses Steam Even As Sony Doubles Down on Disc Decision
Sony Interactive Entertainment has not backed down from the decision to scrap discs, but the energy in the debate is already waning.
Halo Campaign Evolved performed well on Xbox, but PS5 gamers give it a collective shrug — just 1% of PS5 gamers tried it, hurting Xbox's brand identity for no real return
Halo Campaign Evolved has been an abject failure on PlayStation 5, according to new data, heaping on more evidence that Xbox's rush to PS5 publishing has been a huge mistake.
PlayStations Discs Are the Least of Sony's Problems Right Now
With RAM prices as high as they are, Sony wants to claim its consoles win on affordability.
Sony Says PlayStation Disc Backlash Not Making ‘Any Impact’ On Business
In its new earnings report, Sony says that fans upset about PlayStation no longer making new discs in 2028 has not impacted its business so far, and it doesn't expect it to.
Sony Says PlayStation Disc Backlash Not Making ‘Any Impact’ On Business
In its new earnings report, Sony says that fans upset about PlayStation no longer making new discs in 2028 has not impacted its business so far, and it doesn't expect it to.
Sony Heard Backlash Over Dropping PlayStation Discs, Plans to Press Ahead
A month after the initial announcement, Sony says it plans to “cautiously move this forward.”
PlayStation reports flat Q1 sales, says it's "cautiously moving forward" with halting physical disc production
"We have received various opinions, and people have strong views, and we understand that the community has put forward those views to us," says CFO
Sony vows to press on with discless plans, saying "digitalization is progressing" across all media despite heavy protest from players
Sony has heard your complaints, but it's done little to move the needle when it comes to PlayStation physical media and discs.
‘We’re going to cautiously move this forward’: Sony says it hears PlayStation disc backlash but will continue its plans
CFO Lin Tao says it’s exploring how to “engage the gamers” in a “future digital ecosystem”…
Sony Says It's Not Backing Down From Ending PlayStation Discs
The PS5 maker said it already put a lot of thought into the decision
PlayStation 5 Video Games Are Heavily Discounted During Best Buy's Back to School Sale and Amazon Has Already Price Matched Many of the Deals
Amazon has already price matched many of the deals.
Stupid Never Dies launches October 21
Action RPG Stupid Never Dies will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on October 21 worldwide and October 22 in Japan, developer GPTACK50 announced. SEGA will co-publish and distribute the ga…
Marvel Tokon PlayStation Plus pack revealed with 'free' bonuses for subscribers
After more than a year since its initial reveal, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is almost here, and the PlayStation 5 version of the game will apparently receive some extra content.PlayStation has announced a special PlayStation Plus Pack for Marvel ...
Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos remaster announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Switch, and PC
Argonaut Games has announced a remastered version of the 1999-released platformer Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam, GOG). A release…
Tentpole Xbox release Halo: Campaign Evolved performs better on the PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro providing the best experience
According to a new Digital Foundry article, the PS5 version of the game meets Xbox Series X quality, without cutscene stuttering.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour closed network test set for September 11 to 13
SEGA will host a closed network test for Crazy Taxi: World Tour across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC from September 11 at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET to September 13 at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m…
PlayStation Plus Extra drops 4 free games available to play now
Four new games ready for you!
Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for August 2026, Headlined by Dying Light 2: Stay Human
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus monthly games lineup for August 2026 — and it includes Dying Light 2: Stay Human: Reloaded Edition.
Flamecraft adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions; demo now available
The video game version of the tabletop strategy game Flamecraft will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch alongside its previously announced PC via Steam, developer Monster Couch annou…
Xbox is down: Major outages stop sign-in, game launches
First the PlayStation network goes down, now this.
Xbox Outage Locks Players out of Games and Accounts for Over 12 Hours
Following a similar story relating to PlayStation Account server errors just a few days prior, on the launch of the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta, Xbox has seemingly run into issues during the advanced access launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved. The resulting Xbox outage has resulted in gamers...
Xbox service is down, with outages meaning players can't play any digital or physical games, after similar PlayStation Network issues last week
Shortly after PlayStation Network's outage last week, Xbox's online services are facing trouble too, with the support team saying work is underway.
PlayStation Plus August 2026 Free Game Revealed Early
In case you missed it, Sony has already confirmed a PS Plus Essential August 2026 game for the PS5. Here's all you need to know.
PlayStation ‘Blackout’ Planned In August To Protest Discless Future
The PSBlackout organizers are asking PlayStations to refrain from logging into and purchasing any content on PlayStation platforms from August 23 to August 30
PlayStation 5 GTA 6 Download Codes Turn Region Locked, Leaving Importers Stuck While Xbox Buyers Escape the Restriction
GTA 6 physical download codes are region-locked on PS5, giving Xbox Series X|S a clear advantage as they can be purchased and used worldwide
Will you power down your PS5 for a week in protest of Sony's all-digital future? A new petition encourages you to pull the plug on PlayStation
Players will not accept the all-digital future posited by PlayStation as a new petition aims to show the company strength in consumer unity.
PlayStation makes a mockery of Xbox's multi-plat push by dropping God of War one day before Fable — Microsoft is helping advertise the fact PS5 has more content.
Microsoft's lack of faith in its own platforms gets a shiny new spotlight in February 2027, as Sony confirms a tentpole exclusive will go head to head with Xbox's own contribution to PS5.
Rockstar clarifies which GTA 6 pre-order download codes are going to be region-locked, and how that is going to affect the game in your country
If you plan on pre-ordering GTA 6 on PlayStation 5 at retail, you should be very careful not to get a code that won't work with your account.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Halo: Campaign Evolved, Village in the Shade, more
Halo: Campaign Evolved for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and Village in the Shade for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game relea…
Angry PlayStation Fans Propose PS5 Blackout in Protest of Sony's Disc Decision
Unplug your consoles for a week in August
The Perfect Sale To Build Your PlayStation Disc Collection
Critically-acclaimed exclusives are super discounted right now
‘God Of War: Laufey’ And ‘Fable’ Play PS5-Xbox Release Date Chicken
Fable, the storied Xbox IP, is about to go up against arguably PlayStation’s strongest: God of War with its Laufey release date.
PlayStation Network down, leaving thousands unable to play digital games
Sony's status page read that it was "working to resolve the issue as soon as possible".
PlayStation Network down, as tens of thousands of players queue to play Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls newly-launched beta
PlayStation owners trying to get a few hours in during work hours are reporting network issues en masse.
Update: The Majority Of PlayStation Network Services Are Back Online
The PlayStation Store is still experiencing issues, however.
If PlayStation kills physical media, it should "get rid of the hardware" too, says the creator of popular RPG series Disgaea
Disgaea creator Sohei Niikawa has strong thoughts on Sony's planned move away from physical media.
Assassin's Creed Maker Says PlayStation Killing Discs Has Pluses
The Assassin's Creed maker was asked about physical games on its latest earnings call
The PlayStation game disc was dying long before Sony pulled the plug
Circana numbers show US gamers overwhelmingly voting with their wallets.
Disgaea Creator Says Sony May As Well Scrap PlayStation Consoles If It's Killing Game Discs
"If you're going to get rid of physical games, you may as well go all the way."
Soulslike action RPG FOUNTAINS coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch in 2026 alongside new DLC
Publisher Crunching Koalas and developer John Pywell will release Soulslike action RPG FOUNTAINS for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch in 2026 alongside a new downloadable content, the compani…
Sony's decision to kill off PlayStation discs could destroy the $7.2bn used game market, according to analysts
Sony decided to kill discs at a time when everyone is concerned about affordability, and it may take out the pre-owned games market along with it.
The Global Second-Hand Video Game Market Is Valued at $7.2 Billion, but Sony's Decision to Kill PlayStation Discs Threatens to Destroy It, Analysts Say
Sony’s decision to end production of PlayStation discs for new games from 2028 threatens to destroy the second-hand market, analysts have said.
Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market
In 2013, Sony tweaked Xbox by showing how easy it was to share a PlayStation disc. Now, gamers say Sony has become exactly what it mocked.
New Numbers Present Sony’s Case For Abandoning PlayStation Discs
While Sony has been shamed out of many fan-hated changes over the years, that was never going to be the case for its decision to abandon physical discs starting in 2028.
Order of the Sinking Star adds PS5 version
Narrative puzzle adventure game Order of the Sinking Star will launch for PlayStation 5 alongside its previously announced Switch 2 and PC (Steam) versions in 2026, publisher Arc Games and develope…
Despite outrage at Sony's shift towards a discless future, only seven PlayStation games have managed more than 100,000 physical sales in the US this year
Game discs might be loved, but data shows they don't sell in meaningful quantities.
Former Left 4 Dead Writer Pans PlayStation Backlash Over Physical Media
Unsurprisingly, there has been more than a little backlash following Sony's recent decision to end the production of physical games media in 2028. Much of that backlash has been met with questions from skeptics about the real-world success of physical media compared to digital, and even game...
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Confirmed
Activision and Infinity Ward have confirmed dates for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta tests across PC, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox devices.
Our PlayStation price analysis shows why physical games still matter
Used discs are often cheaper than even deep digital discounts.
Your LG TV Remote Can Control Your PlayStation 5 - Here's How
Sony offers a media remote for the PlayStation 5, but you don't need it if you own an LG TV remote. You can set it up via the Simplink function.
As a PC Gamer Who Hasn’t Bought a Disc in a Decade, I Think PlayStation All-Digital Future Was a Long Time Coming – but There Are Still Reasons To Be Wary
PC gaming has been all-digital for years, but while Steam proves it can work, PlayStation owners should still be wary of losing physical discs.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse hands-on report
Konami and Evil Empire get the blood pumping with slick combat in classic Castlevania.
Classic PS1 Shooter’s PS5 Remake Out Today on PlayStation Store
A cult classic from the PlayStation 1 days has gotten a new HD remaster, and it's out now. Better yet, the game is also discounted.
Irate PlayStation Fans Want You to Buy Games Anywhere But PS5
Disc debacle is really beginning to bite
Prinny Party: Going Overboard! launches November 12 in Japan and Asia, coming west
Nippon Ichi Software has officially announced four-player party game Prinny Party: Going Overboard! for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on November 12 in Japan and A…
Every Team Has an Edge: EA SPORTS™ NHL® 27 Overhauls All 32 Arena Atmospheres and Presentation for Total Immersion
Powered by Real-World NHL EDGE™ Data and Unique Team Playbooks, NHL® 27 Releases September 11 with Generational Talent Macklin Celebrini Gracing the Cover Watch the Reveal Trailer HERE Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled EA SPORTS™ NHL 27 , launching September 11, 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. EA SPORTS™ NHL® 27 brings all 32 NHL arenas to life with authentic atmospheres: presentation that reflects each team’s identity, a new commentary team, a new dynamic crowd system, and a new modernized broadcast package. Alongside new social and competitive mode Connected Franchise, this year marks one of the most significant upgrades in franchise history. Generational talent and San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini headlines the Standard and Deluxe Edition covers, ushering in a new era of the EA SPORTS™ NHL franchise. NHL 27 Deluxe Edition Cover “Seeing the Shark Tank brought to life like that is honestly unreal,” said Macklin Celebrini, NHL 27 cover athlete. “The
PlayStation's Summer Sale Includes A Ton Of PS5 Games That Cost $15 Or Less
A lot of Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat, and Star Wars games are on sale for less than $20
Backlash against Sony over PlayStation's all-digital future gets louder — here's how things could play out in court
By eliminating physical game discs in 2028, Sony may be setting itself up for antitrust battles reminiscent of Epic's monopoly claims against mobile app stores.
PS Plus Extra Games July 2026: Avatar, Rise Of The Ronin, And Dying Light
Also Citizen Sleeper 2 is coming to PlayStation's Extra
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July 2026 Confirmed
Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July 2026, which is headlined by Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and two PS2 classics.
PlayStation Plus reveals 9 more free games for July 2026
Your PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games have been announced, and here's when you can play them.
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse for Switch launches October 15
The Switch version of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch day and date with the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) versions on October 15, publisher Konami and d…
PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale starts July 15 with up to 75% off hundreds of games
Sony’s PlayStation Store Summer Sale begins July 15 with discounts of up to 75% across hundreds of PS5, PS4, and PS VR2 games.
PlayStation FlexStrike Wireless Fight Stick Delayed Without A Firm Release Date
Sorry Marvel Tokon fans, PlayStation's FlexStrike fight stick has been delayed.
Sony faces an anti-trust complaint in Mexico over ending PlayStation physical media
Sony's decision to kill PlayStation physical media has caught the ire of lawmakers in Mexico, who argue that could turn it into a monopoly.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Former Sony Veteran On Digital vs. Disc Gaming and PlayStation Stars Failure
In this exclusive interview, we catch up with an 18-year SIE veteran about digital vs. disc gaming, and why PlayStation Stars failed.