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Destiny fans petition for Destiny 3, with heartfelt messages

A petition for Destiny 3 has garnered over 48,000 signatures in a very short time, with many explaining why the game means so much to them. "The desire

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May 23 • 10:54 AM EDT • Technology • thesixthaxis.com
After Destiny 2’s Closure, PlayStation’s Live Service Push Is Officially In Shambles

Destiny 2 is shutting down and Sony has nothing to replace it, relying mainly on a single first-party game going forward for its live-service push, Marathon.

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May 23 • 10:47 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
FuRyu announces survival third-person shooter ANOMALITH for PS5, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher FuRyu and developer Winning Entertainment Group (formerly Natsume Atari) have announced survival third-person shooter ANOMALITH for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC (Steam). It will launch…

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May 21 • 1:24 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Introducing the PlayStation Studios Accessibility Community Council

Learn how PlayStation is helping developers build more accessible and inclusive games through direct collaboration with accessibility experts and players.

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May 21 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • sonyinteractive.com
Sony Trademarks New Game Called 'Break In' Ahead of PlayStation State of Play

Sony has trademarked a new PlayStation game called 'Break In' ahead of its State of Play event in June.

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May 21 • 9:13 AM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
Sony’s other PS Plus plans are going up in price too.

When it announced price hikes this week, Sony focused on the cheapest Essential tier. As we suspected though, now the new prices are live, Extra and Premium have gone up too. Extra now starts at $16.99 per month, while Premium is $19.99. [Link: Sony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus | https://www.theverge.com/games/932430/sony-playstation-plus-subscription-price-raise | The Verge]

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May 21 • 8:20 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
It's not just PS Plus Essential getting a price hike: Premium and Extra tiers are now more expensive too

Following its carefully worded PS Plus price increase announcement, Sony has confirmed what everybody already expected what it hadn't yet said out loud.

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May 21 • 7:50 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony Quietly Increased the Price of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Subscriptions, Too

Sony has quietly increased the price of the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers as well as the Essential tier, having suggested only the Essential tier would get more expensive.

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May 21 • 4:40 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
PlayStation's Huge Days of Play Sales Begin Next Week, Reportedly No PS5 Console Discounts

27th May-10th June, says leaker

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May 20 • 11:30 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Alamo Drafthouse and Sony Interactive Entertainment Bring PlayStation's STATE OF PLAY Broadcast To Theaters

This June, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Sony Interactive Entertainment are teaming up to bring the upcoming State of Play broadcast into theaters for the first time. On June 2 at 2pm PT/4pm CT/5pm ET, select Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide will host a live screening event featuring the latest PlayStation news and new game reveals in […]

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May 20 • 9:59 AM EDT • Entertainment • boxofficepro.com
PS6 delays, cross-gen games, and more subscriptions - what Sony's latest financials could mean for PlayStation fans in the future

Rhys Elliot, video game analyst at Alinea Analytics, speaks to Eurogamer about Sony's latest fiscal year statement and what it all means.

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May 20 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
PlayStation just announced a new State of Play, and it'll be over an hour long

PlayStation has announced it will be kicking off the Summer Games Fest week with a brand new showcase.

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May 20 • 8:19 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Rewrite the Grid: EA SPORTS™ Reveals F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack

The story continues with the 2026 Season Pack* for EA SPORTS’™ F1® 25, Featuring New Teams, Drivers Rosters, Rules Regulations, and MADRING Track Watch the Reveal Trailer Here Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) invites players to rewrite the grid in the all-new 2026 Season Pack* for EA SPORTS’™ F1 ® 25 , the official video game of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship™, coming to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on June 3, 2026. The 2026 Season Pack welcomes in a groundbreaking new era of F1®, featuring the updated rules and regulations for the 2026 F1® season, the introduction of two teams: Audi Cadillac, and their driver rosters to the grid, new action-packed gameplay features, and the highly anticipated MADRING circuit; the first new F1® circuit since 2023. The F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack continues to innovate the iconic racing experience. Implementing real-world regulation changes, the 2026 Season Pack showcases lighter, smaller cars† with active

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May 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • news.ea.com
GTA 6 Price Mistakenly Appears on PlayStation Store For 16p

Whilst getting Grand Theft Auto 6 for the low price of 16p would be a bargain, the PlayStation Store listing appears to be an error.

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May 20 • 7:13 AM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
EA Sports UFC 6 Reveals Major Changes To Fighter Likeness, Gameplay Physics And Presentation

UFC 6 Releases June 19 On PlayStation 5 And Xbox Series X|S

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May 19 • 6:00 PM EDT • Sports • ufc.com
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales ‘Prologue Demo’ now available

Publisher and developer Square Enix, and developer Claytechworks have released the “Prologue Demo” for HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for PlayStation 5,…

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May 18 • 8:10 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
PlayStation exclusives aren’t coming to PC anymore

You’ll need a PlayStation to check out big tentpole releases.

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May 18 • 3:28 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Sony Won't Release Its Biggest Single-Player PlayStation Hits On PC Anymore

This is not a PlayStation

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May 18 • 3:15 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
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Sony won't be bringing any more single-player games to PC, says PlayStation Studios boss

Following rumors earlier this year that Sony had decided to pull back from releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC, Pl…

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May 18 • 3:12 PM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
PlayStation Plus to raise monthly subscription by £1 in UK

The videogame firm says the increase is due to "ongoing market conditions"

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May 18 • 2:47 PM EDT • Technology • bbc.com
Sony announces price increase for new PlayStation Plus subscribers "due to ongoing market conditions"

The price of PlayStation Plus is going up. But not for everyone, for a change. At least, not yet.

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May 18 • 12:31 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus

The price hike goes into effect on May 20th.

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May 18 • 12:24 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
PlayStation Adds SteamDB-Like Features to the PS5 Welcome Hub by Revealing Weekly Player Numbers and Trending Games

PlayStation is adding SteamDB-like features to the PS5's Welcome Hub, showcasing weekly player counts and trending games.

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May 15 • 1:08 PM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
Sony Surprise Drops New Feature via May 2026 Beta Update

Sony has just added a new feature to the PS5 via a beta update for May 2026. A new social/community widget is being tested.

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May 15 • 10:00 AM EDT • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
Moss: The Forgotten Relic announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC

Polyarc has announced Moss: The Forgotten Relic, a fantasy adventure game that combines the stories of the virtual reality-exclusive games Moss and Moss: Book II. It will launch for PlayStation 5, …

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May 14 • 12:02 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II launches May 21

Strategy game sequel Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 21, publisher Kasedo Games and developer Bulwark Studio…

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May 13 • 12:14 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May Includes Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2

PlayStation Plus subscribers have several blockbuster games to look forward to this month, as Sony has revealed its Game Catalog additions for May 2026.

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May 13 • 11:53 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Long-Awaited PS5 Adventure Game Hits PS Store Today

The long-awaited PS5 adventure game developed by a beloved adventure game studio is finally making its way to the PS Store today.

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May 12 • 10:22 AM EDT • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
The next Stellar Blade probably won't be PS5 exclusive, as developer Shift Up reveals intention to self-publish and reach a broader audience

Korean publisher and developer Shift Up has revealed that it wants to publish the Stellar Blade sequel itself, leaving PlayStation exclusivity in question.

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May 11 • 11:13 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
PlayStation Emulator Devs Beg People To Stop Spamming AI Code

The team behind RPCS3 suggests that vibe-coders "learn how to debug and code" instead of "generating slop that you don't understand"

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May 10 • 2:04 PM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
GTA 6 hopefuls encouraged by Sony to upgrade to PS5 now

PlayStation is writing to PS4 owners to suggest they'll need to upgrade to a PS5 if they want to play Grand Theft Auto …

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May 10 • 12:35 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
No Case Should Remain Unsolved coming to PS5 this summer

PLAYISM will release Somi-developed mystery adventure game No Case Should Remain Unsolved for PlayStation 5 this summer, the companies announced.

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May 10 • 8:03 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
PlayStation Urges PS4 Players to Upgrade to PS5 for GTA 6

Emails and console messages sent out

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May 9 • 9:45 AM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
Sony says PlayStation 6 launch timing and price are not decided

PS6 has no release date yet, Sony confirms and mentions memory prices Sony has not confirmed a launch date or price for its next PlayStation console.

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May 8 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com
Sony says "efficient" AI tools will lead to even more games flooding the market

But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.

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May 8 • 4:51 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
PlayStation sees AI as a ‘powerful tool’ to help make games

However, AI is meant to “augment” its teams’ capabilities, not replace them.

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May 8 • 12:30 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
PlayStation records $765m impairment loss from Bungie as operating income falls 41.6% in Q4

Full year operating income for Sony's Games and Network Services rises 12% while net sales remain flat

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May 8 • 9:44 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
PlayStation Boss Embraces AI To 'Unleash Creativity" In Gaming

CEO Hideaki Nishino outlined the company's ambitious vision for AI in gaming

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May 8 • 9:09 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

By Sam Nussey TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. The Japanese company, however, said it expects gaming profit to rise 30% due to higher first-party software sales and the absence

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May 8 • 9:08 AM EDT • Business • msn.com
Marathon and Destiny developer Bungie underperformed last year, causing a $765 million impairment loss for PlayStation

Marathon and Destiny 2 continue to be a loss leader for Bungie and PlayStation.

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May 8 • 8:34 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

STORY: Sony forecast lower sales in its gaming business due to a memory chip price surge.The tech giant said Friday annual sales in the segment would fall 6% to $28 billion.It also blamed lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages.Although the Japanese company said it expects gaming profit to rise 30%.That's due to higher first-party software sales and no repeat of the impairment loss it recorded a year earlier.Sony has been praised by analysts in recent years for its transformation into an entertainment powerhouse.But markets have grown concerned about the impact of AI on its business, while Sony also faces a perceived lack of growth catalysts.Both factors have weighed on shares in recent months.Investors are also concerned about the impact of a memory-chip price surge.As well as disruption to supply chains from the Iran war on margins at electronics manufacturers.The firm said it sold 1.5 million PS5 consoles in the fourth quarter, which was a 46% drop on the same period a year earlier.Looking ahead, the PS5 is expected to receive a major boost from the launch of the delayed "Grand Theft Auto VI."The game is due to release in November.Sony said in February it had secured the minimum quantity of memory needed to manage the year-end shopping season. Sony also said it sees higher profits at its pictures and chips units but a lower profit at its music business.The group reported operating profit for the year ended March rose 13.4% to $9.2 billion - below analyst forecasts. Meanwhile, rival Nintendo said it expects to sell 16.5 million units of its Switch 2 console in the financial year ending March 2027.It also projects profit to rise 2.7% to $2.36 billion.But, like with Sony, investors are concerned about the possible impact of a memory price surge on margins.

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May 8 • 6:52 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
PlayStation is partnering with Bandai Namco for a "collaborative initiative" focused on generative AI

Sony and Bandai Namco have announced a "collaborative initiative" focused on AI and the latest technologies can aid game development.

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May 8 • 6:24 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony, PlayStation Chiefs Detail AI Vision Amid Tariffs, Memory Crunch

Sony Group CEO Totoki Hiroki and PlayStation chief Nishino Hideaki outline AI tools, a $50 million investment and geopolitical headwinds.

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May 8 • 3:58 AM EDT • Technology • variety.com
PS5 shipments top 93.7 million

PlayStation 5 has shipped 93.7 million units worldwide, Sony announced in its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

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May 7 • 11:06 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Publisher Daybreak Game Company and developer Cold Iron Studios have announced cooperative third-person shooter sequel Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam, Epic G…

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May 7 • 11:36 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT launches August 20 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, and PC

Science Adventure series visual novel reboot STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 20 in Japan, MAGES. announce…

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May 7 • 2:19 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
STRANGER THAN HEAVEN launches this winter

STRANGER THAN HEAVEN will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store this winter, publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced. It will also be avail…

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May 6 • 7:36 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
PlayStation 5 Has All It Takes To Run PlayStation 3 Games Natively Well, But Sony Does Not Seem To Care

PlayStation 5 Linux loader enables PS3 emulation, proving the hardware can run titles like Motorstorm natively despite Sony's silence

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May 6 • 6:21 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
The PS5 can finally play PS3 discs, but only because modders made it happen

Bust out those classics.

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May 5 • 11:41 PM EDT • Technology • xda-developers.com
Remakes Of Myst And Riven Are Coming To PlayStation, Xbox And The Microsoft Store

Both remakes were already released on Steam and the macOS App Store.

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May 5 • 4:03 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
$7.85M Sony PlayStation Store class action settlement

Sony Interactive Entertainment agreed to a $7.85 million class action settlement to resolve claims it violated federal antitrust laws by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market.

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May 5 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • topclassactions.com
Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Grove Street Games has announced BeastLink, a multiplayer kaiju action game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC (Steam). It will launch in Early Access this summer. A PC closed beta test will be…

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May 5 • 12:24 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure coming to PS5, Switch 2 this fall

NIS America will release PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 versions of Falcom-developed story RPGs The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure this fall. Each game wil…

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May 5 • 9:12 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Fight Your Fight: EA SPORTS™ UFC® 6 Arrives June 19, Delivering Next-Level Fighter Individuality and Gameplay Depth

Powered by Fighters, UFC ® 6 Features Alex Pereira and Max Holloway Stepping onto the Cover Watch the Reveal Trailer HERE Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today unveiled EA SPORTS™ UFC® 6 , launching June 19, 2026 on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Powered by fighters, UFC 6 brings unparalleled fighter authenticity to players with true-to-life fighter movement and striking. Former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and former UFC featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway headline the Standard and Ultimate Edition covers, ushering in a new era of fighter individuality appearing in gameplay, allowing players to fight their fight like never before. UFC 6 Standard Edition EA SPORTS™ UFC® 6 delivers the most realistic and authentic fighting experience yet. Athletes move, strike, and react like their real-life counterparts thanks to Markerless Capture and the next generation of Sapien Technology, setting a new standard for authenticity in the Octagon and a

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May 5 • 8:00 AM EDT • Sports • news.ea.com
Sony expected to pay US customers $7.8m in PlayStation Store settlement

Lawsuit claims selling digital titles through game-specific vouchers on the PS store is "designed to monopolise the PS digital game market"

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May 5 • 6:33 AM EDT • Technology • gamesindustry.biz
What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement

Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.

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May 4 • 5:22 PM EDT • Technology • wired.com
PlayStation Seemingly Lands GTA 6 PS5 Marketing Deal

Rockstar teams up with Sony

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May 4 • 4:30 PM EDT • Technology • pushsquare.com
US PlayStation players could be due payout as court agrees class-action settlement of $7.8 million

Sony PlayStation users in the US could be due a collective $7.85 million (£5.8m) in refunds after a judge primarily app…

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May 4 • 3:24 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Sony Expected to Pay $7.8 Million in PlayStation Refunds After PSN Lawsuit Settlement Gets Preliminary Approval from California Judge

Select PlayStation users may be eligible for refunds tied to digital PSN purchases after a judge offered preliminary approval for a class action lawsuit settlement.

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May 3 • 12:25 PM EDT • Technology • ign.com
Reverse Collapse: F announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PC, iOS, and Android

Publisher Sunborn Network Technology and in-house developer MICA Team have announced Reverse Collapse: F, a science-fiction cooperative third-person shooter. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox …

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May 2 • 8:45 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina announced for PS5, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

Publisher Aniplex and developer French-Bread have announced fighting game Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch in ear…

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May 2 • 12:05 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
SAROS Launches Worldwide Exclusively on PlayStation®5

San Mateo, Calif. — April 30, 2026 — Sony Interactive Entertainment today announced the worldwide launch of SAROS, Housemarque’s next gameplay-first, single-player action game. Available now on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), SAROS follows Arjun Devraj (played by Rahul Kohli, star of The Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass) as a Soltari enforcer who will stop at […]

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Apr 30 • 5:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • sonyinteractive.com
Sony confirms it's added "one-time" DRM to digital PlayStation games requiring you to go online to avoid losing access, but doesn't comment on "CBOMB" issue

A statement by Sony has addressed the new 30-day online check DRM, but hasn't touched on fears surrounding "CBOMB" issues.

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Apr 30 • 7:33 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game

Welcome back, DRM discord.

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Apr 30 • 5:18 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
SAROS Launches Worldwide Exclusively on PlayStation®5

Sony Interactive Entertainment today announced the worldwide launch of SAROS, Housemarque’s next gameplay-first, single-player action game. Available now on ...

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Apr 30 • 3:01 AM EDT • Technology • businesswire.com
Someone built the PlayStation controller PC dongle that Sony refuses to make

All it needs is a Raspberry Pi.

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Apr 29 • 11:45 PM EDT • Technology • xda-developers.com
Sony clarifies recent PlayStation DRM update

PlayStation fans and gaming preservations have been alarmed since late last week that a new 30-day timer attached attached to newly-purchased digital games for PlayStation 4 and 5 might render those games unplayable if the system they’re on is offline for longer than a month. But a rep from Sony told Game File today that new system will require only a single online check before it functions as a perpetual license for the digitally purchased game. That is consistent with a newer theory that emerged by gamers testing the 30-day timer over the last two days. “Players can continue to access and play their purchased games as usual,” a rep for PlayStation told me over email. “A one-time online check is required after purchase to confirm the game’s license, after which no further check-ins are needed.” The rep’s explanation squares with the current understanding among players about what’s happening. A multi-day mystery A post last Friday by YouTuber Lance MacDonald spread awareness over the 30-day timer. Quickly, players began stress-testing the system, removing a battery within their PlayStations and checking what would happen if their systems were offline past the timer window. They noticed that setting a PS4 or PS5 to be the “primary” console—a common Sony-authorized method to retain rights to a digital game—wasn’t overriding the 30-day limit. On Tuesday came the breakthrough: A gamer called Andshrew on the Resetera forums posted the results of some tasting. They found that digital games purchased on PS4/PS5 after some time in mid-April would get a 30-day timer that could then be removed and replaced with a perpetual license that would allow the game to be played offline. The transition to the perpetual license occurred some number of days after the digital game was purchased and the system was connected to the internet. They believed that a PlayStation’s online check-in would trigger the license change no sooner than 15 days after the user had purchased the game. This synced with the theory that Sony’s new system is related to the 14-day window that PlayStation users have to request a refund for digitally purchased games. The new timer/check-in system could be a way to defeat some exploit in that refund system, some users theorized. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe In a follow-up, I asked the Sony rep if the 15-day timeline is accurate or if the perpetual license can be activated sooner after purchase. If they share more, I’ll update this post. Sony has not said why they’ve introduced the timer and whether it is designed to stop people from exploiting the refund system. But their explanation suggests that this new DRM method should not result in long-term loss of access to digitally purchased games, just because a PlayStation is offline for a month or Sony’s servers are down. Xbox flashback For many some gamers, the initial reporting of the 30-day timer conjured memories of Microsoft’s disastrous May 2013 announcement of the Xbox One, which was going to require an internet-connected check-in once a day, lest your games become unplayable.1 After widespread backlash, Microsoft abandoned that plan, ahead of the Xbox One’s launch. 1 Fun fact: That 24-hour check-in detail was my scoop from an interview I had that day with then-Xbox exec Phil Harrison. I was EiC of Kotaku at the time and rushing from one Xbox One preview appointment on Microsoft’s campus to another. I phoned the news in to reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote it up for the site.

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Apr 29 • 7:24 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
NBA THE RUN launches in June

Three-versus-three street basketball game NBA THE RUN will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam in June, developer Play by Play Studios announced.

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Apr 29 • 12:30 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
PlayStation Plus May 2026 free games lineup announced

It's a big month for FromSoftware-inspired games

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Apr 29 • 12:11 PM EDT • Technology • polygon.com
Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2026

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly games lineup for May 2026, which will be headlined by EA Sports FC 26.

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Apr 29 • 11:39 AM EDT • Technology • ign.com
PlayStation Plus Announces Latest Wave Of Free Games For May 2026

Here are your free games on PlayStation Plus Essential for next month!

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Apr 29 • 11:31 AM EDT • Technology • gamingbible.com
Fears mount that PlayStation has "re-armed the CBOMB" issue which stops you playing purchased games, amid 30-day DRM and AI chat bot confusion

PlayStation players have found that digital games become unavailable unless an online connection is made every 30 days.

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Apr 29 • 8:49 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
PlayStation Plus Free Games For May 2026 Revealed

Here's what PS Plus subscribers can look forward to next month.

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Apr 29 • 4:31 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
New PlayStation Plus Game for May 2026 Announced Early

A new game coming to PS Plus in May 2026 was already unveiled by Sony, but many might have missed the announcement.

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Apr 28 • 2:20 PM EDT • Technology • comicbook.com
The Blood of Dawnwalker launches September 3

Open-world dark fantasy action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on September 3, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Rebe…

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Apr 28 • 12:07 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
PS5 30-Day DRM “Confirmed” by PlayStation Support – But Sony Denies It

PlayStation Support appears to confirm PS5 DRM on digital games is real. However, Sony is also seemingly denying it's a new policy change.

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Apr 28 • 9:31 AM EDT • Technology • vice.com
PlayStation has seemingly added a 30-day DRM check to all newly purchased digital PS4 and PS5 games

Tests suggest players won’t be able to play their digital games if they go 30 days without connecting online…

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Apr 28 • 7:19 AM EDT • Technology • videogameschronicle.com
PlayStation Seemingly Brings Back the DRM Policy Sony Mocked Xbox For in 2013, Sparking Massive Backlash

Sony introduced a 30-day online check-in DRM for new PS4/PS5 digital purchases — the very policy it famously mocked Microsoft for in 2013.

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Apr 28 • 6:35 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com
PlayStation Users Report New Online License Checks For Digital Games

The problem appears to be affecting both PS4 and PS5 games purchased after March 2026.

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Apr 27 • 11:05 AM EDT • Technology • gamespot.com
Eastern mythology-themed Metroidvania game Karma Exorcist announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC

Publisher Infini Fun and developer Cyclos have announced Karma Exorcist, an Eastern mythology-themed Metroidvania / side-scrolling action adventure game. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbo…

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Apr 27 • 2:07 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
River City Saga: Journey to the West launches June 4

Roguelite action game River City Saga: Journey to the West will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam on June 4 for $19.99 / 2,970 yen, publisher Arc System Works and developer UnitePl…

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Apr 26 • 11:59 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Let's predict: Will Xbox return to "exclusive" games? Will Halo etc. continue to hit PlayStation?

The big conversation right now revolves around whether or not Xbox will return to "exclusive" games. It's a big decision, much bigger than perhaps most people realize.

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Apr 26 • 10:07 AM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
A Surprise PlayStation DRM Issue Is Worrying Fans

Some players claim a new DRM system for digital PlayStation purchases is locking them out of games after 30 days

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Apr 25 • 11:07 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
PS4 And PS5 Reportedly Require 30 Day Online Check-In To Keep Digital Games

PlayStation are now no longer playable after 30 days unless you "check-in" online, but reports indicate this update was "unintentional."

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Apr 25 • 10:44 AM EDT • Technology • thegamer.com
FuRyu announces roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT for PS5, Switch 2, and PC

FuRyu has announced roguelike action game CRYMELIGHT, the next entry in its “dark bishoujou action” CRY series. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on November …

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Apr 25 • 7:33 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
‘Saros’ Shows Off the PS5’s DualSense Tricks

The new game from the creators of “Returnal” goes all-in on the PlayStation’s haptics and 3D audio. Maybe it will catch on with other game developers.

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Apr 25 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
PS5 Exclusive Shooter Gets Stellar Reviews, Is GOTY Contender

A brand new PlayStation 5 exclusive shooter is out next week, and has gotten some stellar reviews, making it an early GOTY contender.

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Apr 24 • 1:23 PM EDT • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
Disgaea Mayhem launches July 23 in the west

Action RPG Disgaea Mayhem will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on July 23 in the west, publisher NIS America announced.

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Apr 24 • 9:08 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE for PS5, Xbox Series launches in Q3 2026

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions of action RPG Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE will launch in Q3 2026, publisher Netmarble and developer Netmarble Neo announced.

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Apr 23 • 1:28 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.69 Now Available: More Power Pack Changes & Nurburgring Reverse Circuit Experience

Gran Turismo 7 continues to evolve, with a new content update available today that brings not only new cars from across the automotive spectrum but a handful of some pretty esoteric changes to the title too. Coming in at around 1GB -- a little under on PlayStation 5, a little over on PlayStation

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Apr 23 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • gtplanet.net
How To Run Pragmata At 1440p on PlayStation 5

A big improvement over stock 1080p - but frame-rates are impacted.

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Apr 22 • 4:20 PM EDT • Technology • digitalfoundry.net
Inventive PS5 Adventure Game Out Today on PS Store

The PS Store continues to bring fabulous PS5 games to the digital storefront, including this inventive adventure game that is out today.

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Apr 22 • 2:25 PM EDT • Technology • playstationlifestyle.net
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is $200 off for the first time since December

No need to spend $599.

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Apr 22 • 10:38 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn closed beta now available

The closed beta test for third-person action RPG The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is now available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam, developer Owlcat Games announced. A full launch will f…

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Apr 22 • 10:27 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
PlayStation’s age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles

PlayStation age verification is mandatory in June

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Apr 21 • 3:11 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Sony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication features

Sony is adopting new age verification policies for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland.

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Apr 20 • 3:49 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
PlayStation To Require Age Verification For Certain Online Features

PlayStation has revealed that players will need to verify their age later this year to continue using communication features.

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Apr 20 • 12:47 PM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
Shuhei Yoshida says he was ‘fired’ from his role as PlayStation studio president because he ‘didn’t listen to’ Jim Ryan

Yoshida previously claimed he was forced to take on a new indie role or leave the company…

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Apr 20 • 6:52 AM EDT • Technology • videogameschronicle.com
PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Apr 20 • 6:25 AM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Shuhei Yoshida Says Jim Ryan Fired Him After He Refused “Ridiculous” Demands, Ending 11-Year PlayStation Studios Run

Shuhei Yoshida reveals he was fired as PlayStation Studios head after refusing "ridiculous" requests from Jim Ryan.

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Apr 20 • 6:20 AM EDT • Technology • wccftech.com