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GTA 6 Unlock Times Revealed – Here’s When You Can Start Playing
GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, but PlayStation Store information indicates that players around the world won’t all gain access to Vice City at exactly the same moment. Instead of one simultaneous global launch,…
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Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Release Confirmed for 2026
Forza Horizon 6 will officially launch on PS5 later in 2026, ending uncertainty over whether PlayStation players would have to wait until next year to explore its open-world recreation of Japan. The racing game initially launched on Xbox…
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GTA 6 Will Track Jason and Lucia’s Sleep, Fitness and Health
GTA 6 will track much more than Jason and Lucia’s weight and physical appearance, with Rockstar confirming that sleep, exercise and fitness can directly affect the characters’ attributes. New details from GTA 6 preview sessions continue to reveal…
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Xbox Game Pass Is Testing Dynamic Pricing With Different Discounts for Select Users
Microsoft appears to be testing personalized Xbox Game Pass pricing, with different users reporting discounted Game Pass Ultimate subscription offers based on their accounts. Rather than changing the standard Game Pass price, the apparent test offers selected players…
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Civilization 7 Is Getting an Atomic Age and Space Race Expansion in 2027
Firaxis has revealed major plans for Civilization 7 in 2027, including a free Atomic Age update called Arc of Tomorrow and the game’s first paid expansion, Earthrise. The new content will push Civilization 7 further into the modern…
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Borderlands 4 Is Getting a Massive Content Drop on September 10
September 10 will be a huge day for Borderlands 4, with Gearbox releasing a new Vault Hunter, two paid DLCs and a free update that raises the level cap and introduces new high-end gear. The centerpiece of the…
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Sells 1 Million Copies on Launch Day
Onimusha: Way of the Sword has sold more than one million copies worldwide on its first day, pushing lifetime sales of Capcom’s Onimusha franchise beyond 10 million units. The milestone marks an impressive return for a series that…
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Killzone Remake or Remaster Reportedly in Development With an External Studio
Killzone could finally be making a comeback, with a new report claiming that Guerrilla Games is working with an external studio on either a remake or remaster of one of PlayStation’s most recognizable shooter franchises. The series has…
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Life Is Strange Developer Don’t Nod Could Run Out of Funding by January 2027
Don’t Nod, the studio behind the original Life is Strange, is facing a serious financial crisis and estimates that its current resources may only allow it to continue operating until January 31, 2027, unless additional revenue or external…
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Naughty Dog Is Working on Multiple New The Last of Us Projects
Naughty Dog isn’t finished with The Last of Us, with studio head Neil Druckmann confirming that multiple new projects set within the franchise are currently in development. The future of The Last of Us has remained uncertain following…
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Uncanyon Is a Reality-Bending Puzzle Adventure Coming in 2027
Annapurna Interactive and Graceful Decay have revealed Uncanyon, a visually striking puzzle adventure built around exploration, parallel realities and the ability to reshape the world around you. Uncanyon is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series…
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Samson: A Tyndalston Story Is Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S This Month
Samson: A Tyndalston Story is officially coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 21, 2026, bringing its open-world action and brutal melee combat to consoles just two months before GTA 6 arrives. The game originally launched…
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Xbox Game Pass Is Getting Monthly Cloud Gaming Limits and Paid Extra Hours
Microsoft is changing Xbox Cloud Gaming in November 2026, replacing unlimited streaming for Game Pass subscribers with monthly hour limits and the option to purchase additional streaming time through the Xbox Store. The change represents a significant shift…
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Sells 1 Million Copies in Its First Days
The Blood of Dawnwalker has officially surpassed one million copies sold worldwide, giving Rebel Wolves a major early milestone for its debut action RPG just days after launch. Rebel Wolves confirmed the achievement on social media following a…
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Insomniac’s Venom Game Is Reportedly Still in Development
Insomniac Games is reportedly still developing its long-rumored standalone Venom game, despite previous speculation that the Marvel project had been canceled. The latest update comes from industry insider NateTheHate, who claims the Venom game remains in development at…
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PlayStation Disc Production Decline Data Was Misleading, Sony Clarifies
Sony has clarified previously reported PlayStation disc production figures, confirming that overall production volume is expected to decline by 10% – not fall to just 10% of its current level. The clarification comes amid continued discussion surrounding Sony’s…
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Former PlayStation Boss Calls Disc-Free Future ‘Depressing’ but Says There Is a Solution
Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden has described the move away from physical game discs as “depressing, but solvable,” arguing that Sony could potentially license PlayStation disc production to third-party manufacturers. The future of physical PlayStation games has become…
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Nintendo Announces Two Directs, Including Zelda 40th Anniversary Showcase
Nintendo has officially announced two Nintendo Direct presentations taking place within 24 hours, including a special 30-minute showcase celebrating The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary. The presentations will take place on September 8 and September 9, with the…
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Ananta Will Be Supported for at Least Seven Years After Launch
Naked Rain is planning to support Ananta for at least seven years after release, with new quests, characters, maps and other content expected to expand the free-to-play open-world game over time. Published by NetEase, Ananta is being built…
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Daba: Land of Water Scar Gets Impressive New Gameplay Trailer at State of Play
Daba: Land of Water Scar has returned with a new trailer during PlayStation’s September 2026 State of Play, offering another look at the atmospheric PS5-exclusive action RPG after a lengthy period without major updates. First announced in 2023,…
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Ghost of Yotei: Most Wanted Roguelike Mode Brings Back Jin Sakai
Sucker Punch has announced Ghost of Yotei: Most Wanted, a new roguelike mode launching October 1 as part of Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition – and Ghost of Tsushima protagonist Jin Sakai is returning as a playable character.…
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Until Dawn 2 Gets Terrifying New Trailer at PlayStation State of Play
Until Dawn 2 received its second major trailer during the September 2026 PlayStation State of Play, offering a deeper look at Firesprite’s new horror story ahead of its January 28, 2027 release on PS5. After its initial reveal…
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Release Date Confirmed for April 2027
Square Enix has officially announced that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027, bringing the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy to its conclusion almost exactly seven years after the first game. The release date was…
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Trailer Reveals New Story, Monsters and 2027 Release Window
Capcom has revealed a major new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, showcasing its post-game story, new monsters, the Skybound Eyrie location and fresh gameplay mechanics ahead of the expansion’s 2027 release. The latest look at Monster Hunter…
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Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC Launches October 15
Pearl Abyss has revealed that Crimson Desert’s first major DLC, Charting the Unknown, will launch on October 15 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, adding sailing, underwater exploration, new stories and expanded building systems. The release date…
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EA FC 27 Closed Beta Feedback Brings Major Gameplay Changes Ahead of Launch
EA has detailed a substantial list of EA Sports FC 27 gameplay changes following the Closed Beta, including nerfs to Team Press and Bruiser+, adjustments to Lengthy players, a reworked Dinked Pass and improvements to CPU AI. With…
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Dino Crisis 2 Is Coming to PS Plus Premium Alongside Original Ratchet & Clank
Sony has announced another wave of classic games coming to PlayStation Plus Premium in 2026, with Dino Crisis 2 joined by Mega Man X: Command Mission and the original Ratchet & Clank. The new additions were revealed during…
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Maneater 2 Revealed at PlayStation State of Play, Coming in 2027
Tripwire Interactive has officially revealed Maneater 2 during the September PlayStation State of Play, bringing its chaotic shark RPG back for another round of destruction in 2027. Six years after the original Maneater launched, the sequel will take…
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Metro 2039 Release Date Confirmed for February 2027
4A Games has officially announced that Metro 2039 will launch on February 4, 2027, for PS5, Xbox and PC, alongside the first look at the post-apocalyptic shooter’s console gameplay. The release date was revealed during the latest PlayStation…
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GTA 6 PS5 Controllers Revealed, but Fans Aren’t Happy
Sony has revealed two limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controllers launching alongside Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 19, but the announcement has been overshadowed by negative reactions from parts of the PlayStation community. The two controllers feature distinctive…
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LEGO PlayStation Officially Revealed With 1,911 Pieces
PlayStation and LEGO have officially revealed a 1,911-piece LEGO recreation of the original PlayStation console, complete with a controller and references to Gran Turismo and Ape Escape. After leaking earlier this year, the LEGO PlayStation set (72306) is…
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Keeper PS5 Port Shadow Dropped at PlayStation State of Play
Double Fine’s Keeper is now available on PS5 following a surprise shadow drop during the September 2026 PlayStation State of Play. Previously available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, the unusual single-player adventure has officially made the jump…
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Trophy Guide & Roadmap
Trophy / Achievement Overview Welcome to The Blood of Dawnwalker Trophy Guide & Roadmap. This guide covers all 47 PS5 trophies, including 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 5 Silver, and 38 Bronze trophies, with information on missable trophies, collectibles,…
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Tomb Raider: Catalyst Continues Survivor Lara Croft’s Story
Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that Tomb Raider: Catalyst will continue with the same Lara Croft introduced in the Survivor trilogy, connecting the upcoming game with Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Despite Tomb Raider: Catalyst being delayed to 2028,…
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The Witcher 3 Remastered Gets 60 FPS Ray Tracing and Up to 90 FPS on PS5 Pro
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will take full advantage of the PS5 Pro, offering 60 FPS gameplay with ray tracing or an uncapped Performance Mode expected to run at around 90 FPS on compatible displays. CD Projekt…
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review – A Beautiful New Direction With Familiar Flaws
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy takes the series in a more action-oriented direction, replacing much of its predecessor’s stealth-focused gameplay with sword combat, exploration, puzzles, and a new mystery surrounding Sophia’s past. It doesn’t always get the balance…
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Double Fine Will Make Brutal Legend 2 – If Its Kickstarter Somehow Reaches $100 Million
Double Fine has finally put Brutal Legend 2 on the table, but there’s one fairly substantial catch: its new Kickstarter campaign needs to reach an almost impossible $100 million before the long-awaited sequel becomes a reality. It’s been…
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Capcom Announces Whooping 40-Minute Tokyo Game Show 2026 Spotlight
Capcom has officially announced a new 40-minute Spotlight presentation for Tokyo Game Show 2026, with the publisher promising the latest news on its upcoming games and major releases when the show airs on September 16. Capcom isn’t slowing…
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Doom: The Dark Ages Revelations Developer Says DLC Crunch Was ‘Brutal’
A former id Software developer who was laid off around the release of Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations has described a brutal development crunch, claiming some days stretched to 17 hours as the team raced to finish…
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No Rest for the Wicked 1.0 Delayed to March 2027
Moon Studios has delayed the full 1.0 release of No Rest for the Wicked from October 2026 to March 2027, giving the development team additional time to improve performance, refine the class system and polish the action RPG…
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The Witcher 4 Already Runs on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as CDPR Avoids Cyberpunk 2077 Mistakes
CD Projekt Red isn’t taking any chances with The Witcher 4 after Cyberpunk 2077’s disastrous launch, with the studio confirming that its next massive RPG is already running across every target platform during development. Cyberpunk 2077 eventually became…
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GTA 6 Extended Look Becomes Netflix’s Most-Watched Video With 31 Million Views
Grand Theft Auto 6’s massive Netflix presentation attracted 31.1 million views and reached the number one spot in 87 countries, making GTA 6 Extended Look the platform’s most-watched English film during its debut week. As if there were…
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Marvel’s Wolverine Trophy List – All 42 Trophies and How to Get Them
Marvel’s Wolverine has 42 trophies to unlock on PlayStation 5, including 28 Bronze, 9 Silver, 4 Gold and the Platinum trophy, with challenges covering the main story, bosses, collectibles, combat, upgrades and some wonderfully strange hidden activities. With…
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Forza Horizon 6 PS5 Version Reportedly Delayed to 2027
Forza Horizon 6 PS5 may no longer launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026, with multiple reports suggesting Microsoft has quietly pushed the PS5 version into 2027 while the hugely successful open-world racer remains available on Xbox and PC.…
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Life is Strange Creator Don’t Nod Faces More Potential Layoffs
Don’t Nod, the studio widely recognized as the original Life is Strange creator, could be facing another devastating round of layoffs. The French developer and publisher has officially announced a major “transformation programme” as an urgent attempt to…
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Naughty Dog Provides Major Development Update on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet
Naughty Dog has completed the cinematic shoot for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, marking another significant development milestone for the ambitious PS5 project starring Tati Gabrielle as Jordan A. Mun. We’ve heard surprisingly little about Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet…
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PlayStation State of Play September 2026 – Date, Start Times, Games and How to Watch
Sony has officially confirmed its next PlayStation State of Play for September 3, 2026, promising new announcements from PlayStation Studios and third-party partners before concluding with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The rumors were right.…
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GTA 6 Reportedly Won’t Have First-Person Mode at Launch
Grand Theft Auto 6 reportedly won’t feature a first-person mode when it launches on November 19, with Rockstar Games seemingly returning to a third-person-only experience for Jason and Lucia’s journey through Vice City. Following Rockstar’s huge GTA 6…
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EA’s Iron Man Gameplay Leaks Online, Motive Confirms Footage Is Real
Gameplay footage from EA Motive’s upcoming Iron Man game has leaked online, revealing an early look at combat, flight, armor customization and several potential characters and locations – and Motive has since confirmed that the footage is legitimate.…
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Marvel’s Wolverine Reveals Abilities, Suits, Upgrades and More Ahead of Launch
Insomniac Games has revealed a huge selection of Marvel’s Wolverine gameplay features, detailing Logan’s Rage system, upgradeable Techniques, DNA-based Adaptations, unlockable suits, collectibles and accessibility options ahead of the PS5 exclusive’s September 15 launch. We’re now just over…
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Modern Warfare 4 Removes Tactical Sprint by Default in Major Beta Movement Update
Infinity Ward is making major changes to Modern Warfare 4’s movement during the Beta, removing Tactical Sprint as a default ability and moving it to the Blood Rush Perk while also nerfing sliding, stamina and overall mobility. Call…
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Early NVIDIA DLSS 5 Mod Tests Draw Backlash Over Image Quality and Performance
Early experiments with NVIDIA DLSS 5 are already generating plenty of controversy, as modders bring the technology to games like Control and Cyberpunk 2077 with results that have sparked criticism over image quality, HDR issues and demanding performance.…
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Sony Could Hold a PlayStation State of Play in September 2026
Sony could be preparing another PlayStation State of Play for September 2026, according to reliable insider NateTheHate, although an exact date for the rumored presentation has yet to be revealed. Gamescom 2026 might be over, but PlayStation could…
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Fable’s Main Story and Side Quest Length Revealed
Playground Games has revealed how long players can expect to spend with Fable, with the main quest offering around 15–20 hours of gameplay and another 15–20 hours dedicated to side quests and open-world exploration. We now have a…
