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Sony Ignores the Backlash and Returns to Social Media Almost a Week After Killing Physical Games

This isn't pretty.Sony has seemingly abandoned all of its social media accounts after today’s controversial decision to stop manufacturing physical games in 2028.The manufacturer posted on its X (or Twitter) account today to confirm the news, and hasn’t updated since.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Legendary Dev id Software Allegedly Hit Extremely Hard by Xbox Layoffs

id Tech Engine may be dead.While it was good to see studios find new owners or retain their independence as part of this week’s Xbox layoffs, it’s important to remember 1,600 jobs were lost yesterday – with a further 1,600 to come over the next year.That’s approximately 20% of Microsoft’s gaming division, and it’s inevitably going to hit some studios hard. We’ve already reported on Obsidian losing around 25% of its workforce.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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These 32 Classic Arcade Games Are Coming to PS5 Across Two New Compilations

Insert coin.Publisher Gravity Game Arise will be bringing an impressive 32 classic 80s and 90s Jaleco arcade games to the PS5 this winter, as part of two compilation volumes.The full roster of releases included in the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 2 has yet to be confirmed, although the press release includes partial lists.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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July 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now

On the PS Store until 4th August.Sony hasn't messed with the rollout of its PS Plus Essential games (for now), so today marks when you can get all your subscription titles for July 2026. The three fresh efforts are available now in the UK and Europe, and shall roll out to the USA later in the day.As a reminder, here's what's available from today until Tuesday, 4th August 2026:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Gigantic Xbox Layoffs See The Outer Worlds Dev Obsidian Lose 25% of Workforce

RPG studio impacted.Obsidian Entertainment, the Xbox first-party studio behind The Outer Worlds, Avowed, and Grounded, has reportedly lost around 25% of its staff as Microsoft cuts thousands of jobs across its gaming brand.These Obsidian-specific layoffs were not mentioned earlier in the day when the bad news first broke. Instead, they're being outed by Kotaku, who say that between 60 and 70 employees have lost their jobs.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Practically Every Comment on PlayStation's YouTube Is Now About Physical Discs

Even old videos are getting picketed.Sony has abandoned social media and I don’t expect it to return until at least next week now.Of course, part of its promise to third-party publishers is to promote their trailers, and so its YouTube has been adding new videos – sporadically.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Practically Every Comment on PlayStation's YouTube Is About Physical Discs

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'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox

Survivors stick together.I wrote an article just two weeks ago headlined ‘State of Decay 3 Looks to Have All the Ingredients for Success’.I’m genuinely shocked to see Xbox effectively wash its hands of dev Undead Labs, then, because I think there’s a good chance this title blows up.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Game of the Month: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 2026)

As voted by you.I've been putting these new Game of the Month votes together for over a year now, and I've got to just come out and say it: I don't think I've ever seen such a weak month for new releases as June 2026.Here on Push Square, we reviewed a grand total of three PS5 games, and only one of them got a score over 5/10. That's pretty much unprecedented.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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SEGA Saturn Dating Sim 'Sentimental Graffiti' Will Be Resurrected on PS5

Have you got game?Fans of obscure Japanese dating sims may be excited to learn that SEGA Saturn’s Sentimental Graffiti will be revived for the PS5 by Japanese dev Entergram.Originally released in 1998, this game sees you assume the role of Tanaka Ichirou, a student who moved around a lot during middle school, meeting a variety of different girls.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Newly Independent Devs Thank Xbox and Keep IP Rights to Their Games

Titles still belong to them.No longer part of the Microsoft first-party umbrella, Psychonauts 2 developer Double Fine and South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games have thanked the Xbox maker for the seven years under its wing.In addition, both teams confirm they have taken the IP rights to their games with them. Therefore, Double Fine still has control of Psychonauts, Keeper, and Kiln, while Compulsion Games remains the owner of We Happy Few and South of Midnight.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Reaction: Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again

Talk is cheap.A theme of this generation has been Sony’s communication – or lack thereof. I think this past week has proven that the firm’s approach is no longer fit for purpose.In the aftermath of its decision to kill physical games, it’s provided us with a few short sentences citing “consumer preferences”. It’s quit social media and doesn’t appear to be in any rush to return.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Guilty Gear Strive Shocks Players with Confirmation of a Second Guest Character

Coming in winter 2026.Guilty Gear Strive raised eyebrows over the weekend with an announcement that took players — including myself — completely by surprise.Developer Arc System works confirmed that the fighter will be getting a second guest character, as part of the game's ongoing Season 5 offering.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS Plus Premium Members Can Now Trial Saros, One of 2026's Best PS5 Games

Carcosa beckons.If you've been on the fence about Housemarque's latest PS5 game, Saros, now's your opportunity to give it a shot.Those with an active PS Plus Premium membership can sample the game at no extra cost as part of their subscription with a newly-introduced game trial.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Bethesda Reducing Workforce, Refocusing on Its Biggest Franchises Amid Xbox Layoffs

Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, more.If you're keeping up, you'll know that Xbox has just announced sweeping layoffs across its business, eliminating more than 3,000 jobs over the next year and divesting several of its first-party studios.ZeniMax Media, which houses publisher Bethesda Softworks as well as numerous development studios, will feel some of the impact from this Xbox reset.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Despite Eliminating 15% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day

"I know we can achieve this goal".Xbox wants to “entertain more than a billion people per day” as it moves forward with a dramatically downsized workforce.In a memo, CEO Asha Sharma said she “knows” the company can achieve this goal, and that today’s changes are part of a “bigger future for Xbox, not a smaller one”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Despite Eliminating 20% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day

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There's a Reason Persona 4 Revival's Animated Cutscenes Look So Good

These things MAPPA.We've only seen glimpses of them, but the animated cutscenes in Persona 4 Revival look really high quality — and it turns out there's a good reason for that.Developer Atlus has confirmed that the scenes are crafted by MAPPA, the popular Japanese studio behind anime adaptations like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, the second season of Vinland Saga, and the fourth season of Attack on Titan.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Ghost of Tsushima's Upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Is Shaping Up to Be Something Special

Posters revealed at Anime Expo.Sony subsidiary Crunchyroll made a slew of announcements at the Anime Expo in LA this weekend, but of most interest to PlayStation fans are these new posters for its forthcoming Ghost of Tsushima adaptation.A collaboration between PS Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, and Aniplex, the series promises to “translate the game’s signature samurai aesthetic into a visually compelling, cinematic experience”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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5 Xbox Studios Impacted in Microsoft Layoffs, But No Games Cancelled

All publicly confirmed projects remain in the works.As part of today's Microsoft layoffs within the Xbox division, it has been shared that five first-party developers are either being let go to return to independence, sold off to someone else, or are looking at other avenues.The studios and their fates are:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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'I Know This Is Painful': Xbox Confirms 3,200 Job Losses in Industry Bloodbath

1,600 employees out of work today.Xbox has confirmed that an eye-watering 3,200 employees across the division will lose their jobs, in one of the most significant industry shake-ups of all time.According to the company, 1,600 jobs will be lost today, while four studios will leave the platform holder as a first-party. A further 1,600 jobs will be eliminated over the course of the coming fiscal year.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Rumour: Xbox Still Weighing Up Physical Disc Support for Project Helix After Sony Bombshell

It's not over yet.When Sony announced that it would be dropping all support for physical discs from January 2028 onwards, it raised one key question: would its competitors be doing the same?At this point it seems highly unlikely that the PS6 will ship with a disc drive, but what about Project Helix, the next-gen Xbox? Surely there's an open goal for the Team in Green here.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Video: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag PS5 vs PS4 Comparison - How Does Resynced Compare?

See the PS5 visual upgrades in action.This week's big PS5 release is Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, so to get our site coverage started, we can share a graphical comparison video between the PS5 Pro version of Resynced and the original PS4 launch game.Here we're comparing the opening bundle of cutscenes and gameplay, with the PS5 Pro version set to the Performance Mode. You can learn more about the graphical modes in Black Flag Resynced through the link.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Black Ops 6 Finally Free of Infamous Call of Duty PS5 App

And now it gets a Platinum Trophy.Nobody likes the storage hog that is the Call of Duty app on PS5 and PS4, so there's always a reason to celebrate when a game no longer requires it.From tomorrow, 7th July 2026, the Call of Duty app will no longer be needed to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The game will become a completely standalone download, freeing it of the app's demands and large install sizes.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Leading Online Petition Against PlayStation's Disc-Free Future Now Exceeds 120,000 Signatures

Make yourself heard.In case you somehow missed yesterday's news, PlayStation has announced its intent to discontinue the production of physical game discs starting in 2028.This means, in about 18 months' time, all new game releases on Sony's platforms will only be available via the PS Store; you may still be able to buy them in physical retailers, but they'll just consist of a code to redeem on your console. It's also now presumed the PS6 will not support discs.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Stunning Single Player Game Blood Message Exploring PS5 Pro Upscaling, Ray Tracing

Royal mail.The astoundingly beautiful single player adventure game Blood Message will likely take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s signature PSSR2 upscaler and advanced ray tracing technologies, according to a Digital Foundry video.It’s worth noting this is sponsored content, and Chinese dev 24 Entertainment hasn’t committed to any final specifications just yet. The game’s not due out until 2027 at the earliest.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Sony Quits Social Media for 5 Days After Killing Physical Games, Earns Multiple Community Notes

Still keeping quiet.Sony has seemingly abandoned all of its social media accounts after today’s controversial decision to stop manufacturing physical games in 2028.The manufacturer posted on its X (or Twitter) account today to confirm the news, and hasn’t updated since.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Guide: These 15+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (6th-12th July)

Assassin's Creed! College Football! Sword Art Online!I’m hesitant to say the release schedule is going wild this week, but there’s no doubt we’re getting a lot more PS5 games as we move into July.The highlight is obvious: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will be a must for most PS5 owners.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Feature: 50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's July Savings Sale (North America/Europe)

Cheap PS5 and PS4 games we recommend.The PS Store's big July Savings sale is now live, running from now until 15th July 2026.As is always the case, this offer is enormous, with thousands of PS5 and PS4 games available at discounted prices.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Feature: Going Platinum: Yeah, I Kinda Cheated to Get the Hardest Trophy in Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Rotten.Platinum Trophy #31: Kena: Bridge of SpiritsDate Earned: 23rd September 2021Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Sony Ignores the Backlash and Returns to Social Media Almost a Week After Killing Physical Games

Legendary Dev id Software Allegedly Hit Extremely Hard by Xbox Layoffs

These 32 Classic Arcade Games Are Coming to PS5 Across Two New Compilations

July 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now

Gigantic Xbox Layoffs See The Outer Worlds Dev Obsidian Lose 25% of Workforce

Practically Every Comment on PlayStation's YouTube Is Now About Physical Discs

Practically Every Comment on PlayStation's YouTube Is About Physical Discs

'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox

Game of the Month: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 2026)

SEGA Saturn Dating Sim 'Sentimental Graffiti' Will Be Resurrected on PS5

Newly Independent Devs Thank Xbox and Keep IP Rights to Their Games

Reaction: Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again

Guilty Gear Strive Shocks Players with Confirmation of a Second Guest Character

PS Plus Premium Members Can Now Trial Saros, One of 2026's Best PS5 Games

Bethesda Reducing Workforce, Refocusing on Its Biggest Franchises Amid Xbox Layoffs

Despite Eliminating 15% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day

Despite Eliminating 20% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day

There's a Reason Persona 4 Revival's Animated Cutscenes Look So Good

Ghost of Tsushima's Upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Is Shaping Up to Be Something Special

5 Xbox Studios Impacted in Microsoft Layoffs, But No Games Cancelled

'I Know This Is Painful': Xbox Confirms 3,200 Job Losses in Industry Bloodbath

Rumour: Xbox Still Weighing Up Physical Disc Support for Project Helix After Sony Bombshell

Video: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag PS5 vs PS4 Comparison - How Does Resynced Compare?

Black Ops 6 Finally Free of Infamous Call of Duty PS5 App

Leading Online Petition Against PlayStation's Disc-Free Future Now Exceeds 120,000 Signatures

Stunning Single Player Game Blood Message Exploring PS5 Pro Upscaling, Ray Tracing

Sony Quits Social Media for 5 Days After Killing Physical Games, Earns Multiple Community Notes

Guide: These 15+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (6th-12th July)

Feature: 50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's July Savings Sale (North America/Europe)

Feature: Going Platinum: Yeah, I Kinda Cheated to Get the Hardest Trophy in Kena: Bridge of Spirits

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