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'A Little More Fitting for the World We Live in Now': Persona 4 Revival Rethinks Key Character Yosuke
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'A Little More Fitting for the World We Live in Now': Persona 4 Revival Rethinks Key Character Yosuke

Reach out to the truth.We already know that Persona 4 Revival won't be making any sweeping changes to the original game's story, but it does sound like certain scenes and dialogue will be altered — at least to some small extent.Most notably, the remake will adjust the behaviour of main party member Yosuke Hanamura, as confirmed by producer Kazuhisa Wada in an interview with Anime Corner.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

The Elder Scrolls 6 Heavily Impacted by Xbox Layoffs, Team Morale at Rock Bottom
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The Elder Scrolls 6 Heavily Impacted by Xbox Layoffs, Team Morale at Rock Bottom

Over 50 people working on the RPG now gone.Work on The Elder Scrolls 6 has reportedly been heavily affected by the recent wave of Xbox layoffs, with more than 50 key employees at Bethesda Game Studios let go. The cuts have left team morale "shattered", with fears of crunch and delays to the final game spreading throughout the studio.That's according to a new IGN report, with internal Bethesda staff speaking to the outlet anonymously. "Their loss will have a substantial and cascading effect on th

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One of 2024’s Best PS5 Adventure Games Is Under $5 on PS Store

One of 2024’s most surprising new PS5 adventure games is under $5 in a limited-time PS Store deal, and I can’t recommend it enough at this price. I’ve previously raved about AA adventure Nobody Wants to Die, but it’s worth bringing it up again, as it’s currently 80% off in the July Savings promotion. Nobody […] The post One of 2024’s Best PS5 Adventure Games Is Under $5 on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Digimon Story Time Stranger 60fps Patch Out Now on PS5, Adds Photo Mode and More
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Digimon Story Time Stranger 60fps Patch Out Now on PS5, Adds Photo Mode and More

Hello, Stranger.It's been over eight months since Digimon Story Time Stranger launched on PS5, but Bandai Namco apparently never forgot about its promise to improve the game's performance.The creature-taming RPG has been capped at a disappointing 30 frames-per-second since launch, but a freshly revealed update, which drops on the 9th July, will include a 60fps performance mode.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Open World RPG Project Awakening Still in Development, 8 Years After Stunning PS4 Reveal
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Open World RPG Project Awakening Still in Development, 8 Years After Stunning PS4 Reveal

There's even new footage, apparently.I certainly didn't expect to be writing about Project Awakening today, but I'll take it!You've got a good memory if you remember this one. Project Awakening was first announced all the way back in 2016, but it really caught people's attention when it popped up during the PlayStation LineUp Tour two years later, in 2018.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Upcoming PS5 RPG Will Please The Witcher Fans, Potential GOTY

A highly anticipated 2026 PS5 RPG is shaping up to be a Game of the Year contender, if early hands-on gameplay impressions are anything to go by. The Blood of Dawnwalker is brought to us by Rebel Wolves, comprised of former CD Projekt RED veterans. It’s no surprise, then, that it’s drawing comparisons to The […] The post Upcoming PS5 RPG Will Please The Witcher Fans, Potential GOTY appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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PlayStation 5 Sequel to Sleeper Hit PS4 RPG Gets Release Date

A sleeper hit 2020 PlayStation 4 action RPG is getting a PS5 sequel, and surprisingly soon, its publisher has confirmed. Developed by Cold Symmetry and published by Playstack, Mortal Shell 2 will release on August 20, 2026, and it’s up for preorder on the PS Store. Action RPG Mortal Shell 2 will release on PlayStation […] The post PlayStation 5 Sequel to Sleeper Hit PS4 RPG Gets Release Date appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Poll: Are You Considering Leaving PlayStation for PC?
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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

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

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

136 Jobs Lost at Legendary Dev id Software After Xbox Layoffs
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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

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

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

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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.

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

It's a ÂŁ45 / $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 ÂŁ44.99 / $49.99 while a Devout Edition bundles in three days of early access for an extra ÂŁ5 / $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.

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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.

The Elder Scrolls 6 Is Reportedly Still Years Away from Release
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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