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Popular 2011 PlayStation 3 Action Game Losing Online Support

One of the best PlayStation 3 exclusive action adventure games is losing online support after 15 years, Sony has announced. Sucker Punch Productions’ Infamous 2 is a single-player game, but includes a user-generated content (UGC) feature that’ll cease to exist after August 2026. PlayStation pulling the plug on Infamous 2 online features, PS3 trophies affected […] The post Popular 2011 PlayStation 3 Action Game Losing Online Support appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 09.07.2026 11:11 Uhr

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Mouse: P.I. for Hire's Latest Update Is Available Now on PS5, and It's Enormous

Here's what it does.Black-and-white indie hit Mouse: P.I. for Hire has just received a new update on PS5, and the list of patch notes is ridiculously big.It's been updated to version 1.2.1, and you can download and install it now. If you're still playing the game, it sounds more than worth it based on the sheer number of improvements and bug fixes.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.07.2026 11:00 Uhr

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Review: Escape the Backrooms (PS5) - Impressively Expansive Co-Op Fun

Just a good laugh (and fright).At first glance, Escape the Backrooms is just a cheap cash-grab to capitalise on the success of Kane Parson’s Backrooms movie. That’s certainly what I thought when I picked it up for a tenner on the PS Store.The graphics aren’t the best, the sound design is so-so, and there are myriad things you could nit-pick. But I thought it would be a laugh with my mates thanks to its four-player online co-op, so I decided to give it a go.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.07.2026 00:00 Uhr

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PlayStation to Show More Upcoming PS5 Games at Tokyo Game Show 2026

Sony confirmed as a major exhibitor.For the third year in a row, PlayStation will have a booth at the Tokyo Game Show.The manufacturer has given most conventions a miss over the past several years, but it returned to TGS in 2024.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 23:15 Uhr

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'I'm Not Convinced There's a Viable Way Forward': DOOM Dev Relegated to 'Support Studio' Size

Rip and tear.A big theme of the Xbox layoffs this week has been just how hard they’ve hit several teams – and remember, this is just the first phase, with a further 1,600 job losses to come.By not closing any studios, Microsoft has broadly navigated the “bloodbath” somewhat unscathed, but I think a deeper story that’s emerging is how many of these remaining studios intend to function with so few staff.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 23:00 Uhr

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Try Out Anime Tactical RPG Brigandine Abyss with a Free Demo on PS5 This Month

A strategic move.If you're on the fence about Brigandine Abyss, an upcoming playable demo will help you decide whether it's worth your time.The game is a strategy RPG and the next entry in the old school Brigandine series, which dates back to the original PlayStation.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 19:00 Uhr

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Rumour: New Fallout Game from Obsidian in the Works, But Has to Cancel Avowed Sequel

Other unannounced projects also scrapped.Microsoft developer Obsidian Entertainment has begun work on a new Fallout game, as part of a considerable overhaul of the studio, a new Bloomberg report claims.A new RPG entry in the Fallout series is coming from the team, but there are casualties: the outlet reports an Avowed sequel has been cancelled alongside other unannounced projects, and the developer has lost roughly a quarter of its workforce to layoffs.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 18:30 Uhr

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Poll: Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?

Pastures new.One sentiment I’ve seen grow exponentially over the past few years is the number of players saying they’re going to leave PlayStation for PC.That comment, already a popular point of view, has increased tenfold over the past week, since Sony’s announced its intent to stop manufacturing physical games.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 18:00 Uhr

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Guide: 50+ Digital PS3, PS Vita Games to Buy Before It's Too Late

Closing down sale.In case you missed it, Sony plans to shut down the PS Store for two of its older platforms over the course of the coming year.PS3 and PS Vita will both close their digital storefronts, meaning you only have a limited amount of time left to make any last purchases.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 17:30 Uhr

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'No Disc, No Buy': Even Metal Gear Solid's Snake Is Mad at Sony's Physical Games Decision

Snake! Snaaaaake!Sony’s decision to cease manufacturing disc-based games starting January 2028 has attracted the ire of its fanbase, but that also includes some prominent names.Auteur Hideo Kojima has spoken about his concerns regarding the loss of physical media, and now Metal Gear voice actor David Hayter has spoken out.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 17:00 Uhr

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136 Jobs Lost at Legendary Dev id Software After Xbox Layoffs

A sad week.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

Push Square 08.07.2026 16:15 Uhr

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Review: Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online (PS5) - Squandered Potential at Every Turn

Floored.The Sword Art Online saga goes back to the beginning with Echoes of Aincrad — a retelling of the property's original storyline from the fresh perspective of your own custom protagonist.It feels like a reset for the series' game-related efforts, and on paper, it's a fairly ambitious undertaking. Clearly backed with a (reltaively) bigger budget and a reworked approach to gameplay and general tone, Echoes of Aincrad should breathe new life into the franchise.Read the full article on pushsqu

Push Square 08.07.2026 16:00 Uhr

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'They Wait for This Storm to Pass': No Chance of Sony Walking Back Its Decision to Kill Discs, Warns Analyst

"Digital is just too lucrative".Despite the overwhelming noise online, one analyst firmly believes that Sony will not reverse its decision to end support for all game discs in 2028.Since last week's announcement, the Japanese giant has been battered by a frankly colossal backlash across social media, YouTube, and enthusiast sites just like this.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 14:45 Uhr

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PS5 Remaster of Acclaimed PS2 Action Game 60% off on PS Store

A 2024 PS5 and PS4 remaster of fan-favorite PS1 and PS2 action-adventure games is up to 60% off in a new PS Store deal. Players can grab two games for the price of one with Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered‘s limited-time promotion. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered […] The post PS5 Remaster of Acclaimed PS2 Action Game 60% off on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 14:10 Uhr

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Mortal Shell 2 Promises Quality Souls Action on PS5, Out Next Month

It's a £45 / $50 game.Cold Symmetry has confirmed its PS5 Soulslike follow-up, Mortal Shell 2, will release on 20th August 2026, avoiding the big September onslaught by a few weeks.Pre-orders are now live on the PS Store, with the base version costing £44.99 / $49.99 while a Devout Edition bundles in three days of early access for an extra £5 / $10. As well as the ability to play early, you also get the Obsidian skin set, which provides all of the eight Shells in the sequel an additional outfit.

Push Square 08.07.2026 14:00 Uhr

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Beloved PlayStation 3, PS4 RPG Quietly Delisted From PS Store

A 2014 PS Vita and PS3 RPG that received a PS4 port in 2021 has been permanently delisted from the PS Store. Developed by Gust and published by Koei Tecmo, Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star also received an international physical release. However, its PS4 port was only available via the Japanese PS Store. […] The post Beloved PlayStation 3, PS4 RPG Quietly Delisted From PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 13:53 Uhr

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Still Years Away from Release

Here we are again.Last we heard, The Elder Scrolls 6 was in a playable state over at Bethesda — but any dreams of it releasing within the next year are so have now been dashed (again).During a recent Bloomberg Live Q&A, the ever-informative Jason Schreier reportedly stated that the open world RPG is still "two to three years away at least".Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 13:15 Uhr

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Games Leaving PS Plus in August 2026 May Include Hit Day-1 Title

In the coming weeks, Sony will reveal the full list of games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in August 2026, and we’re back with our monthly predictions for upcoming departures based on the service’s pattern. Do note that some of the July departures have been pushed to August, so we already have a partial […] The post Games Leaving PS Plus in August 2026 May Include Hit Day-1 Title appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 13:12 Uhr

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Backlash Against Sony's Disc-Free Future Continues as Petition Passes 200,000 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 pushsquar

Push Square 08.07.2026 12:30 Uhr

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Unique PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive Adventure Game Out Soon

A unique PlayStation 5 console exclusive adventure game is headed to the PS Store soon, alongside getting a physical release. Horror comedy adventure Oh, Demon! Fix My TV is already out on PC via Steam, where it has earned a “Very Positive” player rating. Oh, Demon! Fix My TV gets PlayStation 5 console exclusive release […] The post Unique PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive Adventure Game Out Soon appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 12:25 Uhr

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This Cozy Horror Puzzle Game Is Creeping to PS5 Later This Year

Take a look at some exclusive screenshots.Previously only announced for PC, boutique publisher Secret Mode and dev Absolutely Games has confirmed that its “cozily creepy” puzzler Fangtopia will spook PS5 later this year.A unique blend of tycoon and headscratcher, this title sees you stacking hexagonal tiles and watching as “towns, fields, forests, mountains, train tracks, and valleys merge and grow when placed next to each other”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 12:00 Uhr

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Acclaimed PS5 Shooter Gets Expansion Today on PlayStation Store

As the busy video game release months draw near, July still has some worthwhile games to check out in the meantime. From story-driven horror to action-adventure spy thrillers, there seems to be a game for everyone. This notion includes DLC, like Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, a story expansion for the lauded first-person shooter. […] The post Acclaimed PS5 Shooter Gets Expansion Today on PlayStation Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 10:30 Uhr

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Review: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced (PS5) - Swashbuckling Classic Restored with Love and Respect

We might have been heroes.If you were there on day one of the PS4 generation, you probably bought Killzone Shadow Fall and Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag with the system. I also snagged Need for Speed Rivals and a PS Camera at the midnight pickup from GAME, then jogged back to my university dorm to play for a few hours before classes the next day.These kinds of console launch experiences reserve a special place in our hearts, helping to form our initial impressions of a new generation as early a

Push Square 08.07.2026 10:00 Uhr

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PlayStation's First Post Since Physical Games Debacle Draws Over 65k Replies

None of them are nice.Well, if you were an optimistic social media manager, you might say Sony’s new FlexStrike arcade stick is the most talked about accessory in gaming history.The manufacturer went almost a week without posting on social media after announcing its decision to stop manufacturing physical games from January 2028, and so many were waiting for its first X (or Twitter) message to picket the platform holder with their dissatisfaction.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 09:00 Uhr

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