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Each month, Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Essential line-up with 3-4 titles which subscribers can claim and keep forever as long as they have an active membership. Despite stating that they would be de-prioritising last-gen titles in 2026, 3 of the 4 additions for February offer PlayStation 4 versions, including Subnautica: Below Zero and Ace Combat 7.

While Sony has yet to make any official announcements regarding the PlayStation 6 console, there have been some hints along the way. For instance, PlayStation hardware lead, Mark Cerny, has discussed continuing to work with AMD on new technology for a future console. For the past couple of years, many …

Following on from last week's Xbox Direct stream, it appears that we'll be getting new game announcements from both Sony and Nintendo over the next month. According to multiple sources, there will be a new Nintendo Direct in February, as well as a new PlayStation State of Play stream.  NateTheHate …

The crowd went mild when Highguard was revealed as the final surprise game announcement during The Game Awards in December. Since that initial trailer, the developers have done shockingly little to promote the game, but as it turns out, they did do at least some marketing, having organised a preview …

Sony has revealed that the PS5 Pro version of Bungie’s Marathon runs at a native 5K resolution, which is then downsampled to 4K using PSSR.

Sony is set to remove a total of 9 titles from its PlayStation Plus library next month, including Cult of the Lamb, Rez Infinite; The Ascent and more.

January’s PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium line-up is officially available, including RE: Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and half a dozen other games.

Though purely speculation, a job listing has fans hoping that more remasters of legacy PlayStation Japan Studio titles could be in the works at Bandai Namco.

Following a bunch of teasers over the past few weeks, Ubisoft has officially announced that Far Cry 3 is getting a 60fps update on current-gen consoles.

According to an analytics firm, SHIFT UP’s 2024 hit Stellar Blade has reportedly sold over 6 million copies since its launch in Summer 2024.

Alongside its upcoming release on Xbox and Switch 2, Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Remake is set to get a major update on PS5 and PC.

January’s PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium line-up has been officially announced, including RE: Village, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and half a dozen more.

The PlayStation 5 Pro arrived in November 2024 with the promise of being the definitive way to play console games, but its first year has been somewhat muted. While it is technically the most powerful console on the market, some still feel that its specialised hardware remains underutilised. A particular …

Arrowhead Game Studios have announced the latest update coming to Helldivers II, with the ‘Redacted Regiment’ Warbond launching next week.

Microsoft's strategy to bring its established first-party library to competing hardware appears to be working. While Forza Horizon 5 originally served as a flagship showcase for the Xbox Series X|S and Windows back in late 2021, its eventual arrival on the PlayStation 5 in April 2025 has proven that the …

Ahead of the upcoming Xbox Direct, insiders have claimed that Fable is planned to launch day-and-date on PS5 – though Forza Horizon 6 won’t.

Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is officially launching on PS5 almost exactly one year on from its Xbox release alongside an anniversary update.

Sony has announced its latest set of limited edition PS5 accessories, with the Hyperpop face plates and DualSense controllers launching this March.

Despite accidentally publishing the announcement early, Riot Games have now officially confirmed that 2XKO will launch on consoles in under two weeks’ time.

Following AC Origins; Odyssey; and The Division, Far Cry 3 + Blood Dragon appear to be next in line to receive a 60fps update for current-gen consoles.

After being saved by Krafton, Tango Gameworks have now announced a physical version of Hi-Fi Rush is being created in partnership with Limited Run Games.

Console sales in the UK saw a notable decline in 2025, with PS5 sales dropping by 12% and Xbox by a substantial 39% year-over-year.

The new year brought about some unfortunate news for Sony's security team. The BootRom key for PS5 consoles has leaked, enabling a new wave of jailbreaking, along with the ability to allow homebrew software to run. 

Sony has announced its PlayStation Plus Essential line-up for January 2026, including the underrated Need For Speed Unbound and Disney’s Epic Mickey Remake.

Sony has begun rolling out a new hardware revision for the PlayStation 5 Pro, moving from the launch-day CFI-7000 series to the new CFI-7100B01 chassis. While the external aesthetics remain identical to the original Pro model, there are some internal changes to improve power efficiency, thermal management, and acoustic profile. …

Following its PC launch a couple months ago, Riot Games have prematurely confirmed the console release date for their new fighting game 2XKO.

Despite launching almost 4 years ago, Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 7 is continuing to see over 2 million monthly players.

In a surprise announcement, Ubisoft revealed that the original Division 1 has gotten a current-gen patch to allow for 60fps gameplay.

After almost 3 decades working at the studio, Sucker Punch Productions co-founder Brain Fleming has announced his departure.

Following its launch earlier this year, the first-party Xbox title South of Midnight has been officially announced to be coming to PS5 and Switch 2.