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Enhance Your Ace Combat 8 Experience with Two Rival PS5 Flight Sticks, Out This Week

Do a barrell roll.In a stacked year for new video games, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has emerged as another Game of the Year candidate.We awarded the title a very respectable 8/10, but on aggregator website Metacritic, it’s got an incredible 87 – that makes it one of the best new releases of the year.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Review: Train Sim World 7 (PS5) - A Familiar Journey with a Few New Stops

See it, say it, sorted.As I write my seventh Train Sim World review in almost as many years, I’m fighting the feeling of groundhog day a tad – I think even the team at Dovetail would forgive me that.There’s no question this railway simulation has come on leaps and bounds in the best part of a decade, now looking and feeling like a premium product compared to the scrappy effort it started as.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Double XP Tokens Finally Work How You'd Think They Would in Modern Warfare 4

Tied to in-game time, not real time.If you activated a double XP token, you'd assume it would only be active when you can actually earn XP, right?That has not been the case in the Call of Duty series for all of time, as the franchise allows the token's XP timer to keep on counting down to zero even when you're not in matches, like in a lobby. Essentially, you'll activate a double XP token for 30 minutes, and maybe a third of that time will be spent simply waiting for the game to transition from one match to the next.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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The Last of Us Day Marked with PS5 Avatars, Ghost of Yotei DLC, Figures

Get your redemption code here.Naughty Dog is celebrating The Last of Us Day today with a livestream that collaborates with AbleGamers, where hosts will be playing the No Return mode from The Last of Us 2 Remastered.That's later today, but the developer has shared what you can claim now and what's to come to celebrate The Last of Us series for 2026. First and foremost, there's a new set of PSN Avatars to kit your PS5, PS4 Profile out with.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Sony Fighting PS5 Pro Scalpers in Japan with 60 Hour Gameplay Requirement

For the real players.Sony is combating demand for the PS5 Pro in Japan by limiting sales to fans with more than 60 hours of gameplay over the past two years.Gamers can apply for a ticket to purchase the ¥137,980 (~$877) console from the Sony Store, but must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Review in Progress: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered (PS5) - How to Improve a Masterpiece

Back on the Path.Four years on from its big next-gen update with Complete Edition, The Witcher 3 is back — and this time, it's taken the form of an enhanced remaster.At a glance, some may consider this an unnecessary refresh, as the aforementioned Complete Edition still looks pretty great on PS5 — but considering it's a totally free upgrade for anyone who already owns the base game, it's really difficult to disparage.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Wolverine Breaks PS5's Live Service Stranglehold in the US

Snikt.Its sales may have fallen behind Marvel’s Spider-Man in Japan, but in the US Wolverine is proving there’s still a place for single player games.Circana’s engagement tracker – which ranks the titles with most active users on a weekly basis – shows Insomniac’s new PS5 exclusive was the only single player title to break into the top ten.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Sony Quits CES in 2027 as It Continues Transition to Entertainment

Has attended US event for 60 years.Sony, one of the world’s most iconic consumer electronics companies, will not attend 2027’s Consumer Electronics Show.Reporting from Nikkei (via JapanTimes) reveals the Japanese giant has pulled out of next year’s Las Vegas event, scheduled to take place in January.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Wolverine Japanese PS5 Sales Down Massively Compared to Spider-Man

20,039 physical copies sold in Japan.Insomniac sold 20,039 physical copies of Marvel's Wolverine during its first week on the market in Japan, which marks a huge drop in sales when compared to the Marvel's Spider-Man games in the region.Here is how the game's opening week sales compare to all the Insomniac-developed Spider-Man games, as per Famitsu data:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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God of War Laufey PS5 Editions Revealed, Pre-Order Tomorrow

Ahead of 16th Feb 2027 release date.Sony has revealed you'll be able to pre-order God of War Laufey from tomorrow, 29th September 2026, and detailed the two PS5 versions that'll be on offer.The PS5 exclusive remains locked in for a 16th February 2027 launch, and there is a Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe Edition to choose from, with the same set of pre-order bonuses for both. I've got the details posted below:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PlayStation Controllers May Have Built-In Credit Card Scanners One Day

Sony files another patent for PlayStation.Would you be happy to simply tap your credit card onto your PlayStation controller to register a purchase of Marvel's Spider-Man 3 on the PS6?That's the kind of thing that Sony is suggesting as it registers a patent to ship PlayStation controllers with a built-in credit scanner.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Guide: These 21+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (28th-4th October)

Ace Combat 8! The Witcher 3! Toem 2!The bumper release schedule continues in earnest this week, with a few giants pulling for your attention.Among them is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and the acclaimed Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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The Witcher 3 Remastered a 45GB PS5 Patch, Release Times Revealed

An update to current PS5 version.As a quick reminder, the newly remastered version of The Witcher 3 is an update to the current Complete Edition for the RPG, and that patch will be around 45GB in size.CD Projekt Red executive Marcin Momot revealed the download size of the update across all platforms in time for the weekend just gone, confirming PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players will have the same amount of data to download. It's a bit bigger on Nintendo Switch 2 (50GB), but the same on PC.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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'Sony's Hearing a Lot of the Feedback from Customers': NIS America Boss Weighs in on PS5 Disc Debate

"We'll have to see what happens".Behemoth publishers like SEGA and Capcom have indicated they’re not particularly fussed about Sony’s decision to cease manufacturing physical media in 2028.But it’s interesting to hear from companies like NIS America, who have built elaborate collector’s editions into their business model.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Xbox Allegedly Paying a 'Fraction' of the $400 Million Budget Kojima Is Rumoured to Have Quoted Sony for Physint

PlayStation wouldn't own the IP.It sounds like Hideo Kojima was demanding a significant sum of money from Sony to make the stealth action game Physint – despite him retaining ownership of its IP and intending to release it on multiple platforms.PlayStation announced earlier this month that it had pulled out of the project, which was first announced in 2024.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Feature: Going Platinum: Sonic Origins Sends Me Back to the Genesis of My Own Gaming History

Old frontiers.Platinum Trophy #38: Sonic OriginsDate Earned: 18th June 2022Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Another Live Service PS5 Game Bites the Dust, But It'll Be Transformed into an Offline Title

The (Syn)duality of man.Okay, hands up: who remembers Synduality: Echo of Ada?This was an attempt by Bandai Namco to crack the ever-elusive live service space; a PvPvE extraction shooter featuring cutesy anime-styled characters and big mecha battles.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS5's Welcome Hub Adds Animated The Last of Us Wallpaper

It can't be for nothing.Sony’s Welcome Hub – the customisable screen you see upon booting your PS5 – has added a new animated The Last of Us wallpaper.I assume this has been released to celebrate The Last of Us Day, and was first spotted by our very own Rich33, so kudos to him for pointing this out to me.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Sony Spooked by Rumoured $400 Million Budget for Hideo Kojima's Physint

It could have cost more and PlayStation wouldn't own the IP.It sounds like Hideo Kojima was demanding a significant sum of money from Sony to make the stealth action game Physint – despite him retaining ownership of its IP and intending to release it on multiple platforms.PlayStation announced earlier this month that it had pulled out of the project, which was first announced in 2024.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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The Last of Us Day Celebrations Will Bring Partnerships and Collaborations, Season 3 Casting News Announced

John Goodman, Ian Alexander, and Laura Bailey join HBO show.A very happy The Last of Us Day everyone – even if the celebrations are somewhat on hold.Naughty Dog has announced that it’s pausing the festivities until Monday, 28th September, where it’ll be hosting a charity stream on Twitch. You can learn more about that through here.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Guide: These 21+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (28th-4th October)

Ace Combat 8! The Witcher 3! Toem 2!The bumper release schedule continues in earnest next week, with a few giants pulling for your attention.Among them is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and the acclaimed Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Feature: Delta Force Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with New Season Reorientation

Gameplay tweaks, new maps, modes and even more content are coming to Delta Force.Delta Force’s mission has always been to incorporate player feedback to create the best experience possible for its players. As Delta Force players prepare for the free-to-play first-person tactical shooter’s second anniversary, the developers at Team Jade have been hard at work, listening to two years of player feedback as the game has evolved since its initial PC launch, since coming to mobile and Xbox Series X|S.The second-anniversary celebration kicks off September 26th, with daily tasks that offer players the chance to grab up to 3900 limited-time Delta Tickets, and new collectibles like a new legendary appearance for the AUG, called Golden State.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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GTA 6 Fronts Next Game Informer Cover with New Info and Screenshots

Out on 29th September.More information on GTA 6 and new screenshots will be revealed next week as part of a Game Informer issue all about the next Rockstar open worlder.The two protagonists, Jason and Lucia, are on the front cover with yet another stylised image of them in a car equipped with guns. "Our 14-page cover story features exclusive interviews with Rockstar Games, plus a dozen new screenshots," the outlet teased today. The issue is out on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 651

What a horrible night to have a curse.After weeks and weeks of crazy gaming stories, I think it was nice to have a slower one this time. Don’t get me wrong, there’s tons of titles coming out, but the news cycle in particular was a lot steadier these past few days. Let’s WAYP.Jamie O’NeillPortable PS1 games on my PS Vita are serving me well at the moment, so I'm going to follow in Stephen's footsteps – echoing through Dracula's castle's stone flooring from back in WAYP 639 – by returning to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Newest Wolverine PS5 Update Wipes Out Scent Trails to Collectibles

Now find them for yourself.Insomniac has pushed live another PS5 patch to Marvel's Wolverine that further addresses the complaints surrounding the scent trail that guides you to objectives and collectibles at certain points.Having downloaded PS5 patch 1.001.006, there will be a new toggle in the settings that lets you turn off all of the scent trails and indicators that lead you to collectibles.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS5 Fans Encouraged to Give Feedback on Discs in New Sony Survey

And any other pressing concerns.A new Sony survey has been discovered on social media, and physical game enthusiasts are being encouraged to give the company feedback on its decision to stop manufacturing discs in 2028.While the questionnaire doesn’t ask about physical media specifically, it does include questions on the PS5 in general. You’re encouraged to rate various aspects of the console, from its UI through to its software library.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Reminder: These 3 PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted or Disabled in October 2026

Fortnite loses Rocket Racing and the PS4 version of Warzone goes offline.Once again, I'm compiling all the upcoming delistings, server shutdowns, and general disruptions you should be aware of across PS5 and PS4 for October.This article was first published in September, but with all those delistings out of the way, let's now focus on what's left in October.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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This Incredible New PS5 Website Tracks PS Store Sales Data Around the World and Your Personal Play History

Find out how games are selling and which ones real players recommend.I’ve been keeping tabs on PS Store DB for a few weeks now. I first discovered it on ResetEra, where it’s being built by a user named Maki.But honestly, it’s come to a point where I simply have to write about – this may be the best new PlayStation website since PSNProfiles. (I’m excluding Push Square, of course!)Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Rayman Legends Retold Does Physical Media the Right Way on PS5

Launch editions include a printed map, lithographs, and more.Rayman Legends Retold is going all-out to earn your purchase this busy holiday season – and that includes a proper physical PS5 release.While the remake – which also includes a copy of Rayman Origins Enhanced – may have been delayed until 3rd December, publisher Ubisoft has revealed its physical launch edition, which includes some bonuses in the Blu-ray box.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Astro Bot's 276 Piece LEGO Set Immortalises the PS5 Icon with Interchangeable Eyes

Available for free with the LEGO PS1 set next month.I was a big believer in Astro Bot back when he was effectively a tech demo in PS4 game The Playroom VR.Don’t believe me? I made a video and wrote about it all the way back in 2016 – a decade ago! Time flies when you’re having fun, huh?Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Enhance Your Ace Combat 8 Experience with Two Rival PS5 Flight Sticks, Out This Week

Review: Train Sim World 7 (PS5) - A Familiar Journey with a Few New Stops

Double XP Tokens Finally Work How You'd Think They Would in Modern Warfare 4

The Last of Us Day Marked with PS5 Avatars, Ghost of Yotei DLC, Figures

Sony Fighting PS5 Pro Scalpers in Japan with 60 Hour Gameplay Requirement

Review in Progress: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered (PS5) - How to Improve a Masterpiece

Wolverine Breaks PS5's Live Service Stranglehold in the US

Sony Quits CES in 2027 as It Continues Transition to Entertainment

Wolverine Japanese PS5 Sales Down Massively Compared to Spider-Man

God of War Laufey PS5 Editions Revealed, Pre-Order Tomorrow

PlayStation Controllers May Have Built-In Credit Card Scanners One Day

Guide: These 21+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (28th-4th October)

The Witcher 3 Remastered a 45GB PS5 Patch, Release Times Revealed

'Sony's Hearing a Lot of the Feedback from Customers': NIS America Boss Weighs in on PS5 Disc Debate

Xbox Allegedly Paying a 'Fraction' of the $400 Million Budget Kojima Is Rumoured to Have Quoted Sony for Physint

Feature: Going Platinum: Sonic Origins Sends Me Back to the Genesis of My Own Gaming History

Another Live Service PS5 Game Bites the Dust, But It'll Be Transformed into an Offline Title

PS5's Welcome Hub Adds Animated The Last of Us Wallpaper

Sony Spooked by Rumoured $400 Million Budget for Hideo Kojima's Physint

The Last of Us Day Celebrations Will Bring Partnerships and Collaborations, Season 3 Casting News Announced

Guide: These 21+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (28th-4th October)

Feature: Delta Force Celebrates Its Second Anniversary with New Season Reorientation

GTA 6 Fronts Next Game Informer Cover with New Info and Screenshots

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 651

Newest Wolverine PS5 Update Wipes Out Scent Trails to Collectibles

PS5 Fans Encouraged to Give Feedback on Discs in New Sony Survey

Reminder: These 3 PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted or Disabled in October 2026

This Incredible New PS5 Website Tracks PS Store Sales Data Around the World and Your Personal Play History

Rayman Legends Retold Does Physical Media the Right Way on PS5

Astro Bot's 276 Piece LEGO Set Immortalises the PS5 Icon with Interchangeable Eyes

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