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Vampire Survivors Dev 'Reviewing' Fortnite Collaboration Due to Epic's Use of Generative AI

Taking a stand.Fortnite maker Epic is, perhaps unsurprisingly, all-in on generative AI – proudly so.It released various videos earlier this week, showing how it’s incorporating the controversial technology into its workflow, from concept art creation through to environmental models and everything in between.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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'There Are Other Xbox Studios in Trouble': Ominous Reports as Microsoft 'Bloodbath' Looms

Messed up.We’ve all read the rumours regarding Xbox’s incoming exodus, but things sound worse than initially imagined behind-the-scenes.In a revelatory recap video, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier says there are more studios than just Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games in trouble. All three developers, who’ve made multiple PS5 games in the past, are in negotiations to save their futures.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Details Will Be Absolutely Everywhere in August

A DLC blowout is coming.Capcom finally blew the minds of Dragon's Dogma fans last week, when it revealed Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen — a full-blooded expansion for the 2024 action RPG.But outside of tiny details that people have been able to pick out of the reveal trailer, we don't have a whole lot to go on. Plus, players have been praying for a DLC like this for over two years now — and so the hunger for fresh information is out of control.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS5's 'Recently Played' Section Still Empty as Sony Contends with Another Security Concern

What's going on?You may recall an unusual security issue that surfaced a little while ago, in which some PS5 accounts were breached by fooling customer service reps into providing access.Well, while it appears Sony is tightening things up, some users are reporting odd occurrences on their PSN profiles, and it's even stranger than the last security scare.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Preview: Like a Greatest Hits Game, Remedy Peaks in Control Resonant

The best of both Remedy worlds.There are far too many games coming out and nowhere near enough time to play them all in September.You could fuel a backlog for the next six months off its releases alone, so to cut through all the noise, I'm here to tell you Control Resonant is the one to pay attention to most.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Persona 4 Fans Torn Over Remake's Totally New English Voice Cast

Now it's Persona-l.Many a Japanese RPG fan would argue that Persona 4, or more specifically, Persona 4 Golden, has one of the most iconic English dubs in the genre.It features performances that have helped define the characters themselves. Everyone who's played Golden in English knows Troy Baker's Kanji Tatsumi, Yuri Lowenthal's Yosuke Hanamura, Erin Fitzgerald's Chie Satonaka, Laura Bailey's Rise Kujikawa, and Sam Riegel's incredibly excited Teddie.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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GTA 5 Pushing Players onto PS5 Ahead of GTA 6 with Free Upgrade and 'Easy Migration'

Starting tomorrow, ahead of huge update in July.We know from a recent GTA 5 leak that there are still almost two million active GTA Online players on the PS4, but it looks like Rockstar is going to make one last attempt to transfer fans to new consoles before GTA 6.As part of a wider announcement which includes a major new GTA Online update – more on that shortly – the label has announced plans to offer a free PS5 upgrade for all existing GTA 5 owners. This includes both physical and digital copies.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Sony Reiterates God of War Laufey Is 'Coming Soon' to PS5

Out in the next 12 months?It really does look like we could be playing God of War Laufey inside the next 12 months, as PlayStation is again leaning into the fact the PS5 title is "coming soon".The platform holder made the claim upon the game's reveal in its State of Play livestream at the start of this month, and it's making the point again in a round of marketing emails.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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How About a New PS5 SSD Upgrade? That'll Be $3,000

SanDisk prices new 8TB SSD that high.SanDisk has unveiled a new range of PS5-compatible SSDs, and the prices are eye-opening to say the least. If you want to go all the way and store more than just a Call of Duty title or two on your console, then the 8TB version will cost you a whopping $2,960.This is the new Optimus GX Pro range of solid-state drives, of which the 850p model is compatible with base PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles. It promises "worry-free installation" following official testing and licensing, but the prices are tough to stomach.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Just Weeks After Launching Highly Rated PS5 Game Luna Abyss, the Team Has Been Laid Off

Kwalee Labs is gone.Kwalee Labs, the development team behind the recently released Luna Abyss, has just been made redundant.The team was only made up of nine people, but all of them suddenly find themselves out of work despite launching the aforementioned game, which has been received very well by critics and players.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Gets Surprise PS5 Patch, Adding New Game+, Settings, and More

A tactical choice.Square Enix has just pumped out a surprise patch for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles — and it's a pretty significant one.An enhanced (and slightly expanded) remaster of the stone cold classic strategy RPG, The Ivalice Chronicles released for PS5 and PS4 back in September of last year. It's barely been mentioned by the publisher since then.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Review in Progress: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (PS5) - A Delightful Revival of Classic Action RPGs

Time's on your side.The worst thing about The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is its name, so we're off to a pretty positive start.Square Enix's latest HD-2D jaunt is an action RPG, with its overall structure resembling classic The Legend of Zelda and Mana games.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Here's How You Unlock Halo's PS5 Platinum Trophy Next Month

The full Trophy list revealed.The release of Halo: Campaign Evolved doesn't just mark the first appearance of Master Chief on PlayStation, but also the first time you can earn a Platinum Trophy in the series.Halo Studios has published the Trophy list a month early, allowing aspiring Spartans the chance to chart their course to 100% completion well ahead of time. This won't be an easy Platinum Trophy to get, as alongside completing the single player campaign and finding all its collectibles, you also have to conquer a set of seriously tough-sounding tasks.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Feature: 30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale (North America/Europe)

PS5 and PS4 games going cheap we recommend.Sony has introduced the Mid-Year Deals sale on PS Store, running from now through to 1st July 2026.As usual, there are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games included in the offer, and navigating all those can be a tall order.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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New Senua Game Reveal Used as a Way to Sell Ninja Theory to Suitors

Xbox had decided to sell the studio before reveal.Microsoft allowed Ninja Theory to announce a new title in Senua while preparing to either shut it down or sell it off, and according to Game File journalist Stephen Totilo, that was all part of its plan.As part of a deep dive article covering the news of Xbox plans to rid itself of Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion, it's said that by the time Senua was revealed in the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, it had already been decided that Ninja Theory would be let go.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Housemarque Hints Its Next PS5 Game Could Be Smaller Than Saros

"There are interesting opportunities we'd like to look at".Sony studio Housemarque says it fully feels like a PlayStation first-party now it’s shipped its first game since being acquired in 2021.Fans will know the Finnish outfit has been a long-time PS Studios partner, but it wasn’t officially added to the Japanese giant’s roster until after the release of Returnal, having worked as a second-party for decades, dating all the way back to the PS3.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS5's 'Recently Played' Section Wiped as Sony Contends with Another Security Concern

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Halo: Campaign Evolved Goes All-In on PS5 Pro Support as Xbox Bets Big on Rival Console

Green with envy.In a move that would have loyal soldiers of the Xbox 360 console war era questioning their sanity, Microsoft is investing an awful lot of resources into making it seem like PS5 Pro will be the place to play Halo: Campaign Evolved.Now, obviously, it makes sense for the Team in Green to prioritise PlayStation users in this instance. This is, after all, the debut of Xbox's most iconic property on the system of its closest rival — you certainly wouldn't be mad for thinking that the shooter will sell best on Sony's machine.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Hellraiser: Revival Will Become PS5's Most Gruesome Horror Game This October

What the hell.Horror fanatics will want to pay attention to this one. Hellraiser: Revival has just received a release date, and it's launching in plenty of time for the Halloween season.This extremely violent survival horror experience arrives on PS5 on 8th October, 2026. A new trailer makes the announcement, and although many of the grisly details are obscured in the video, I'd still advise caution if you're squeamish:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Another Sony Security Concern: PS5 Games People Don't Own Are Appearing on Their Profiles

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' Huge Final Update Adds Main Story Conclusion, Endgame Adventures, Out Now on PS5

This is the end.Ubisoft has blown the lid off the final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows — and it's packing a lot more than most people were expecting, including myself.Firstly, it adds a brand new main story chapter that completes the tale of protagonists Naoe and Yasuke. The duo will have to face off against two elite Templars who have sailed to Japan in order to hunt the unlikely heroes.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' Huge Final Update Adds Main Story Conclusion, Endgame Adventures, More

Out now on PS5.Ubisoft has blown the lid off the final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows — and it's packing a lot more than most people were expecting, including myself.Firstly, it adds a brand new main story chapter that completes the tale of protagonists Naoe and Yasuke. The duo will have to face off against two elite Templars who have sailed to Japan in order to hunt the unlikely heroes.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Devil May Cry 6 Feels Inevitable as DMC 5 Sales Set All-Time Record, Seven Years After Release

Jackpot.The success of Devil May Cry 5 is borderline mind-blowing at this point.Capcom's outstanding action game has simply never stopped selling since its initial launch back in 2019, and now, if you can believe it, it's just set an all-time record for annual sales.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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UK Gamers Question Hobby's Future as Government Bans Kids from Social Media

Impacts everyone 16 and under.It's highly likely that a social media ban for anyone aged 16 or under will soon be implemented in the UK, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is confident of new legislation being passed before the end of this year.So why the heck am I writing about this on a PlayStation-specific website? Well, it's because the proposed plan is already raising all kinds of questions about gaming; there's a suggestion that such a ban could pave the way for a similar approach to things like online games.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Rumour: Gaming Industry 'Bloodbath' Imminent, as Sony, Microsoft, and More Brace for Mass Layoffs

Bethesda, BioWare, and more named.A summer of utter carnage reportedly awaits the games industry, as mega publishers like Sony, Microsoft, and others look to cut entire studios loose.This is according to reputable French journalist Sylvain Trinel, who took to social media overnight in response to the ongoing chaos over at Xbox.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS Plus Premium's Brilliant PS2 Classic Gitaroo Man Arrives with Full Trophy Support

You win!Until they launch on the service, it's never a sure thing if a PS Plus Premium retro release will feature Trophies on PS5 and PS4. Some do, some don't.Fortunately, the latest addition to the classic games library comes fully furnished with a set of digital trinkets to earn.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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12 PS Plus Extra Game Removals for July 2026 Confirmed

Bye bye July.The merry-go-round of PS Plus Extra games continues to turn, and while today sees the arrival of some new titles, others are leaving the subscription service next month.A total of 12 PS5 and PS4 games are now confirmed for removal from PS Plus Extra in July, with roughly a month from now (16th June 2026) left to play them before they make their exit.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Put Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online to the Test in Lengthy PS5 Demo, Out Now

Echoes of echoes.Based on everything that's been shown so far, it's fair to say that Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online is the most ambitious Sword Art Online game yet. At the very least, it's got the biggest budget of the bunch.And so it'll be interesting to see how well its playable demo is received. Said demo's going to launch for PS5 next week, on Tuesday the 16th June.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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The 13-Year-Old PS4 Has a New Firmware Update, Here Are the Patch Notes

What does version 13.52 do?Those still rocking a launch-day PS4 have had it for nearly 13 years, and Sony is still keeping its system software in good shape.A new firmware update for the aged console is available now, bringing it to version 13.52.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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2 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now

Full lineup outside of UK, USA, and Japan.Today's the monthly PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium game update for active members, but as detailed last week by Sony, the firm is mixing things up in terms of how it delivers the PS5, PS4, and Classic titles.In the UK, USA, and Japan, it's spacing the announced games out across a few weeks. Sonic X Generations has been available to subscribers in the three territories since Friday, but then Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure aren't coming until 23rd June.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Vampire Survivors Dev 'Reviewing' Fortnite Collaboration Due to Epic's Use of Generative AI

'There Are Other Xbox Studios in Trouble': Ominous Reports as Microsoft 'Bloodbath' Looms

Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Details Will Be Absolutely Everywhere in August

PS5's 'Recently Played' Section Still Empty as Sony Contends with Another Security Concern

Preview: Like a Greatest Hits Game, Remedy Peaks in Control Resonant

Persona 4 Fans Torn Over Remake's Totally New English Voice Cast

GTA 5 Pushing Players onto PS5 Ahead of GTA 6 with Free Upgrade and 'Easy Migration'

Sony Reiterates God of War Laufey Is 'Coming Soon' to PS5

How About a New PS5 SSD Upgrade? That'll Be $3,000

Just Weeks After Launching Highly Rated PS5 Game Luna Abyss, the Team Has Been Laid Off

Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Gets Surprise PS5 Patch, Adding New Game+, Settings, and More

Review in Progress: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (PS5) - A Delightful Revival of Classic Action RPGs

Here's How You Unlock Halo's PS5 Platinum Trophy Next Month

Feature: 30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale (North America/Europe)

New Senua Game Reveal Used as a Way to Sell Ninja Theory to Suitors

Housemarque Hints Its Next PS5 Game Could Be Smaller Than Saros

PS5's 'Recently Played' Section Wiped as Sony Contends with Another Security Concern

Halo: Campaign Evolved Goes All-In on PS5 Pro Support as Xbox Bets Big on Rival Console

Hellraiser: Revival Will Become PS5's Most Gruesome Horror Game This October

Another Sony Security Concern: PS5 Games People Don't Own Are Appearing on Their Profiles

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Huge Final Update Adds Main Story Conclusion, Endgame Adventures, Out Now on PS5

Assassin's Creed Shadows' Huge Final Update Adds Main Story Conclusion, Endgame Adventures, More

Devil May Cry 6 Feels Inevitable as DMC 5 Sales Set All-Time Record, Seven Years After Release

UK Gamers Question Hobby's Future as Government Bans Kids from Social Media

Rumour: Gaming Industry 'Bloodbath' Imminent, as Sony, Microsoft, and More Brace for Mass Layoffs

PS Plus Premium's Brilliant PS2 Classic Gitaroo Man Arrives with Full Trophy Support

12 PS Plus Extra Game Removals for July 2026 Confirmed

Put Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online to the Test in Lengthy PS5 Demo, Out Now

The 13-Year-Old PS4 Has a New Firmware Update, Here Are the Patch Notes

2 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now

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