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Is Crimson Desert an RPG? Weird Online Arguments Erupt as Dev Refuses to Call It One
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Is Crimson Desert an RPG? Weird Online Arguments Erupt as Dev Refuses to Call It One

It's an open world adventure, actually.We're exactly one month away from Crimson Desert releasing on PS5, and for many, it's ended up being one of the most anticipated titles of 2026 so far.But is it an RPG? This is apparently the question that's now plaguing Crimson Desert discourse, with arguments taking place across social media over the last day or so.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Here's Why Shawn Layden Thinks Sony 'Can't Get Away' with Making PS6 Digital Only
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Here's Why Shawn Layden Thinks Sony 'Can't Get Away' with Making PS6 Digital Only

Disc world.There are many question marks hovering over the PS6 right now, not least of which is when it will finally emerge.While it appears to be a possibility it won't launch for another couple of years, maybe more, it's still worth thinking about what a next-gen PlayStation will offer.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Surprise PS5 Action Game Gets Legendary Series’ Worst Reviews

A surprise PlayStation 5 game that just launched as part of a massive franchise has received some surprisingly negative reviews. What PS5 action game is getting bad reviews? God of War Sons of Sparta, the surprise two-dimensional Metroidvania game that’s set in the iconic world of God of War, was announced and shadow dropped at […] The post Surprise PS5 Action Game Gets Legendary Series’ Worst Reviews appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Review: God of War: Sons of Sparta (PS5) - Series' Boldest Bet Is Also Its Slowest Burn
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Review: God of War: Sons of Sparta (PS5) - Series' Boldest Bet Is Also Its Slowest Burn

For Sparta.For a while, the God of War series was incredibly tired. The straw that broke the camel's back was God of War: Ascension — a perfectly fine hack-and-slasher in its own right, but it was so similar to what came before it that fatigue for Kratos' angry adventures really started to settle in.It's exactly why the Norse games took a very different approach, not only changing the setting and the style of gameplay, but also finally making Kratos a more well-rounded character. It was a refres

Zanerdin: The Unbound Promises to Be a PS5 Gacha RPG Without Any In-Game Purchases
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Zanerdin: The Unbound Promises to Be a PS5 Gacha RPG Without Any In-Game Purchases

Are you in-Zanerdin.Describing itself as a "collectible turn-based RPG", Zanerdin: The Unbound has been announced for PS5.This is a title that's trying to appeal to the gacha crowd without actually being a gacha game. It's a paid, single player adventure where you can unlock a sizeable roster of playable heroes, and they're all attainable in-game without any microtransactions.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Sony's Really Trying to Position PS5 as a Destination for Indie Games
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Sony's Really Trying to Position PS5 as a Destination for Indie Games

11 titles highlighted on PS Blog.The truth is, PlayStation has always been a good place to play indie games, but for a lot of people, the console of choice in that regard is Nintendo Switch 2.Still, that doesn't mean there aren't hundreds of brilliant smaller titles to enjoy on PS5, and Sony has taken the time to highlight 11 such games coming in 2026.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Is Sounding More and More Like a Rough Deal
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Dead or Alive 6: Last Round Is Sounding More and More Like a Rough Deal

No upgrade path and missing characters.Interest in Dead or Alive 6 seems to have spiked a little following the reveal of a brand new Dead or Alive project, and so it's a shame that Dead or Alive 6: Last Round is starting to sound like an unnecessarily shoddy deal.Last Round is the upcoming PS5 port of Dead or Alive 6, but via an official press release, publisher Koei Tecmo has confirmed that it'll be cutting a couple of playable guest characters who appeared in its PS4 predecessor.Read the full

Battlefield 6 Season 2 Adds Loads of New Stuff in an Effort to Revitalise the Game
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Battlefield 6 Season 2 Adds Loads of New Stuff in an Effort to Revitalise the Game

New maps, modes, and more.If you're still playing Battlefield 6, you'll probably know that Season 2 has just begun, and it's bringing lots of new stuff to the popular first-person shooter.The gameplay trailer below gives you a glimpse at what's coming as the season continues:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Xbox RPG Avowed Snubs PS5 Pro Support
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Xbox RPG Avowed Snubs PS5 Pro Support

An otherwise solid PS5 port.Avowed is out now on PS5, and the good news is that the Xbox-published RPG runs pretty well on Sony's system.The port's been put through the wringer by our friends over at Digital Foundry, and they've found it hard to fault — although it is, overall, a rather unremarkable release in terms of technical prowess.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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11 indie gems to look forward to in 2026

This year is promising some great PlayStation 5 games – our Most Wanted Games of Early 2026 is easy proof of that. But we’re only just getting started. There’s so much more on the way, and with PS5 not only home to the biggest releases but also an exciting hotbed of super cool indie titles, […]

These 4 Major PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in February and March
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These 4 Major PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted in February and March

Heads up.In this digital era of PlayStation gaming, content is becoming more ephemeral, with titles pulled on and off the PS Store as a publisher pleases.That will affect several games over the next couple of months, with some major names among them.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'We Need to Focus on Improving the Game': Highguard Dev Explains Why Website Is Offline
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'We Need to Focus on Improving the Game': Highguard Dev Explains Why Website Is Offline

Mysterious investor revealed.While a select few on social media are revelling in the failure of Highguard, we can’t help but feel sad to see another title crash and burn.But following some heavy layoffs last week, things aren’t looking particularly positive for Wildlight Entertainment’s latest.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Acclaimed PS5 Adventure Game 75% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price

An award-winning 2024 PS5 adventure game is at its lowest price in a new limited-time PS Store deal. The Chinese Room’s Still Wakes the Deep is 75% off until February 26 in the ongoing PlayStation Indies promotion, and we highly recommend checking it out. Still Wakes the Deep is under $10 in limited-time PS Store […] The post Acclaimed PS5 Adventure Game 75% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Intriguing PS5 Games Get Free PS Store Demos, PS Plus Not Needed

The PS Store has dropped another pair of free demos for new PS5 games, and you don’t need PS Plus to play them. Players can try Idea Factory’s upcoming Western release of action RPG Ariana and the Elder Codex, and adventure game Under the Island (demo also available on PS4). PS Store continues to add […] The post Intriguing PS5 Games Get Free PS Store Demos, PS Plus Not Needed appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Fun PS5 Game Delisted From PS Store After Just 3 Months

A fun, casual PS5 game that released in November 2025 was suddenly delisted from all online storefronts, including the PS Store. Developed by Cattingames, Peachy Derby was a story-based racing game where you raced girls instead of vehicles in a competition called “Ninja Racing Tournament.” PS5 game Peachy Derby delisted from PS Store due to […] The post Fun PS5 Game Delisted From PS Store After Just 3 Months appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Awesome PS Plus Game Getting Surprise Free Content Updates

A fantastic PS Plus Extra game is getting several free content updates (one of which is available now) that members should check out. Ubisoft‘s The Rogue Prince of Persia is a charming little PS5 adventure, and its Spring 2026 roadmap gives players more reasons to play. PS Plus game The Rogue Prince of Persia reveals […] The post Awesome PS Plus Game Getting Surprise Free Content Updates appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Here's Why Decima Engine Was the Top Choice for Death Stranding and Kojima Productions
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Here's Why Decima Engine Was the Top Choice for Death Stranding and Kojima Productions

Chief tech officer explains.Kojima Productions utilises the Decima game engine to produce the Death Stranding games, and the studio has achieved some astounding results across both titles.Decima is an engine built by Guerrilla Games and used to develop the Horizon games, which are also notable for their impressive visuals and performance in large open worlds.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Sony Will Offset Soaring RAM Prices by Further Monetising PS5 Players
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Sony Will Offset Soaring RAM Prices by Further Monetising PS5 Players

RAMping it up.As we all know by now, the tech industry is in a real bind.Demand from AI companies has disrupted the global supply chain of RAM, pushing prices sky high. It’s affecting everyone: from hobbyists shopping for PC components to giant consumer electronics companies like Sony.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Despite Big Multiformat Push, Square Enix's Acclaimed New Visual Novel Will Skip PS5
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Despite Big Multiformat Push, Square Enix's Acclaimed New Visual Novel Will Skip PS5

Consistently inconsistent.Square Enix is often eager to remind us it’s a multiformat publisher now.The firm, perhaps feeling burned by the Sony exclusivity deals it signed off on, is courting Nintendo and Xbox fanbases hard with the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series. The third instalment will release on all platforms at once, presumably without PlayStation’s significant marketing spend.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Marathon's Collector's Edition May Have the Best Packaging We've Ever Seen
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Marathon's Collector's Edition May Have the Best Packaging We've Ever Seen

This is wonderful.Whatever your thoughts on the game itself, Marathon’s aesthetic is being universally lauded.It’s the kind of game you will want to buy the art book for, because it’s so distinctive and unique. Everything from the colours to the character designs to the little world details sing, and that’s all represented by the release’s ridiculously beautiful Collector’s Edition.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS5's Retro God of War Game Gets the Worst Reviews in the Series
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PS5's Retro God of War Game Gets the Worst Reviews in the Series

But the franchise has basically been all bangers.Reviews are beginning to trickle in for God of War: Sons of Sparta, the new retro-inspired side-scroller from Mega Cat Studios.The verdict: this is a good but not great Metroidvania, and given the sheer number of alternatives in the genre, that may not be enough to cut it.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Failing FPS Highguard's Concord Arc Seems Almost Complete as Website Goes Down
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Failing FPS Highguard's Concord Arc Seems Almost Complete as Website Goes Down

Mysterious investor revealed.While a select few on social media are revelling in the failure of Highguard, we can’t help but feel sad to see another title crash and burn.But following some heavy layoffs last week, things aren’t looking particularly positive for Wildlight Entertainment’s latest.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Brilliant PS5 Adventure Game 75% Off on PS Store

The PlayStation Store’s Critics’ Choice sale has some of the greatest PS4 and PS5 games available at a fairly steep discount. From action sports to third-person shooters, there is a deal for any gamer. That includes this critically acclaimed PS5 adventure game that was a surprise hit when it was originally released in 2019. A […] The post Brilliant PS5 Adventure Game 75% Off on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Acclaimed Xbox RPG’s PS5 Port Out Today on PS Store

One of 2025’s biggest RPGs is officially available on the PlayStation 5 now, after originally releasing on the Xbox and PC last year. What Xbox RPG is available on PS5 now? Avowed, Obsidian Entertainment’s action role-playing game, is out now on PS5. The game is available on the PS Store for $49.99, with a “Premium” […] The post Acclaimed Xbox RPG’s PS5 Port Out Today on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.