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Could Xbox Get Its Revenge on PS6 by Supporting Physical Games?
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Could Xbox Get Its Revenge on PS6 by Supporting Physical Games?

"This is how you share your games on Helix".Even though it happened 13 years ago, I think there’s still a deep-seated resentment among some Xbox enthusiasts for Shuhei Yoshida’s infamous “game sharing” video.It was the PS4’s “finish him” moment on the Xbox One – a blow which truly turned the tides, and pushed PlayStation back out in front, after the PS3 and Xbox 360 had traded blows.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 01.08.2026 16:30 Uhr
Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2026?
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Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2026?

Plus or minus?August's PS Plus Essential update has been revealed, and the games themselves are just around the corner — but are you actually happy with what's on offer? As always, that's what I'm here to find out.This month's headliner has to be Dying Light 2. While Techland's gritty sequel didn't get off to a flying start back in 2022 — it was met with only decent reviews and the player reaction was similarly lukewarm — it's been massively improved over the years thanks to loads of post-launch

Push Square 01.08.2026 16:00 Uhr
This Cutesy PS5 Cosy Game Really Stands Out in a Crowded Genre
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This Cutesy PS5 Cosy Game Really Stands Out in a Crowded Genre

Anime-esque slice-of-life.There is no shortage of cosy games on the PS5. You could probably exclusively play that genre, and still find enough content to keep you occupied until the end of the generation.But in a crowded market, I do think the Ghibli-inspired Starsand Island stands out. It’s launching on 18th August.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 01.08.2026 15:30 Uhr
Guide: These 12+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (3rd-9th August)
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Guide: These 12+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (3rd-9th August)

Marvel Tokon! Beast of Reincarnation! More!It's a quieter week on the PS5 next week in terms of volume of releases. But there are some heavy hitters here.The majority of you will probably be paying attention to Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, the new four-vs-four fighter from Arc System Works.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 01.08.2026 11:00 Uhr
Dragon's Dogma 2 Dev Confirms Hard Mode Is Finally Coming
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Dragon's Dogma 2 Dev Confirms Hard Mode Is Finally Coming

Through the fire and flames.Dragon's Dogma 2 will finally be handed a hard difficulty mode, hopefully putting one of the game's most prominent issues to rest.The game has a very uneven difficulty curve as you level up, to the point where the vast majority of enemies that you encounter become incredibly easy to defeat.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 01.08.2026 10:30 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 644
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 644

Rootin' tootin'.Another week has come to a concludion, which means it's time to kick back and unwind with some good ol' video games.Aaron BayneAnother week of rootin' n' tootin' in Red Dead Redemption 2!Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 01.08.2026 09:00 Uhr
These 8+ PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted or Disabled in August 2026
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These 8+ PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Delisted or Disabled in August 2026

Stop servers time.Oh boy, what a time for my bi-monthly article on delisted PS5 and PS4 games.For the record, I’m genuinely not trying to stick the boot in here, as I’ve been tracking these all year. I think it’s important for us all to know when digital games will be delisted or disabled, so we can act before it’s too late.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 19:00 Uhr
Six Years of Genshin Impact Support Culminates in Next Month's Sequel-Sized PS5 Update
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Six Years of Genshin Impact Support Culminates in Next Month's Sequel-Sized PS5 Update

Third-person shooting! Trains! Snow!Ever since Genshin Impact first made its mark on the industry in 2020, it’s been building towards Snezhnaya, the seventh nation of open world Teyvat, and the homeland of the Fatui.And Travellers will finally arrive in the region next month, from 12th August, as part of v7.0.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 17:30 Uhr
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Gorgeous PS5 Action RPG Gets Divisive Reviews, Out Today on PlayStation Store

A brand new, gorgeous PS5 action RPG is out today. Unfortunately, the game has been getting fairly divisive reviews now that it’s out on the PS Store. The Relic: First Guardian is out today on PlayStation, but has been divisive Project Cloud Games The Relic: First Guardian is out now on the PS Store. The […] The post Gorgeous PS5 Action RPG Gets Divisive Reviews, Out Today on PlayStation Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 31.07.2026 17:09 Uhr
Rumour: LEGO Astro Bot Sweetens the Deal on Leaked PS1 Set
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Rumour: LEGO Astro Bot Sweetens the Deal on Leaked PS1 Set

Build a bot.Earlier in the year, a rumour was doing the rounds that LEGO and PlayStation are partnering up for an official PS1 set, apparently launching in time for the holiday season.This has yet to be proven true, but now, an additional detail is fanning the flames once again.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 17:00 Uhr
Marvel Tokon's Energetic Launch Trailer Will Get You Hyped for the PS5, PC Fighter
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Marvel Tokon's Energetic Launch Trailer Will Get You Hyped for the PS5, PC Fighter

It's showtime.Sony's next big game launch is right around the corner. Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls sees it step into the fighting game ring with a 4v4 tag fighter starring all your favourite superheroes (and villains), and it's looking great.The launch trailer has just been released, and if this doesn't sell you on the game, I'm not sure what else will:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 16:00 Uhr
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Popular 2024 PS5 RPG 60% Off on PlayStation Store, Lowest Price

A fan favorite 2024 Square Enix PS5 action RPG is 60% off in a limited-time PS Store deal that will end in two weeks. A sequel to 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is at its lowest price in the ongoing Summer Sale. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is under $20 in limited-time […] The post Popular 2024 PS5 RPG 60% Off on PlayStation Store, Lowest Price appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 31.07.2026 14:51 Uhr
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PlayStation Store Drops Free PS5 Sequel to Fun 2025 Game With Trophies

The PS Store has dropped a fun, free PS5 and PS4 game just in time for the weekend. Available to download now, Dating Stories 2 is a casual puzzle game that’s a little NSFW, but if you like puzzles, it offers an evening of entertainment. Dating Stories 2 is a free follow-up to the 2025 […] The post PlayStation Store Drops Free PS5 Sequel to Fun 2025 Game With Trophies appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 31.07.2026 14:33 Uhr
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PlayStation Plus Extra April 2026 Game Disappears From Catalog

A popular PS5 action game that was added to PS Plus Extra in April 2026 has mysteriously disappeared from the catalog. Squirrel With a Gun was removed from the catalog sometime over the past day or two, but the game isn’t officially scheduled to leave the service. PS Plus Extra game Squirrel With a Gun […] The post PlayStation Plus Extra April 2026 Game Disappears From Catalog appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 31.07.2026 14:08 Uhr
Tom Holland Loves The Last of Us 2 So Much He Won't Watch the HBO Series
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Tom Holland Loves The Last of Us 2 So Much He Won't Watch the HBO Series

His favourite game of all time.We've been hearing a lot from Tom Holland lately, but I suppose that's makes sense considering he's in two of the summer's biggest movies.While doing press for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, he's probably been thrown every possible question, but it was Happy Sad Confused that asked him the most important one of all: What's your favourite video game of all time?Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 14:00 Uhr
'We Are Not Seeing Any Impact on Our Business': Sony Says Physical Disc Backlash Is Having Zero Effect
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'We Are Not Seeing Any Impact on Our Business': Sony Says Physical Disc Backlash Is Having Zero Effect

Hard truths.Speaking during its latest earnings call, Sony addressed the backlash to its decision to stop manufacturing physical discs.While it acknowledged the criticism of enthusiast fans, CFO Lin Tao showed no signs of the company even considering changing course, saying it’s going to “cautiously move this forward”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 13:30 Uhr
PS5's Monthly Active Users Increased Again, PS Plus Making More Money Than Ever
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PS5's Monthly Active Users Increased Again, PS Plus Making More Money Than Ever

Things are looking pretty good.Sony attracted 125 million monthly active users to PlayStation, accurate as of the end of Q1 2026, which ended on 30th June.That’s an increase of 2% year-over-year, when it achieved 123 million monthly active users during the same period in 2025.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 13:15 Uhr
Recovering Balatro Players Should Probably Stay Away from CloverPit, Coming to PS5 Next Month
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Recovering Balatro Players Should Probably Stay Away from CloverPit, Coming to PS5 Next Month

Bit of a gamble.If you're into endlessly replayable roguelikes that are all about racking up crazy high scores using various synergies and perks, CloverPit has probably been on your radar.It's been available on PC since September of last year, where it has over 12,000 "Very Positive" Steam reviews. It's since been ported to Xbox and mobile, and between those three platforms has reached 5 million players.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 13:00 Uhr
Sony Has Secured Enough Memory to Meet PS5's Projected Sales Through March 2027
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Sony Has Secured Enough Memory to Meet PS5's Projected Sales Through March 2027

More price increases unlikely in the short-term.Reading between the lines, it doesn’t sound like the PS5 will face any more price increases in the short-term.In its latest earnings report, the manufacturer said it has procured the “quantity of memory necessary to meet our projected sales volume” for the period ending 31st March, 2027.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 12:30 Uhr
PlayStation Expects Record Breaking Fiscal Year for PS5, Despite Economic Challenges
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PlayStation Expects Record Breaking Fiscal Year for PS5, Despite Economic Challenges

Aims to beat Nintendo's pandemic record.Sony has raised its forecast for PlayStation for the current fiscal year, predicting results that would set a new industry record.The company previously predicted its gaming division would achieve „600 billion (~$3.75 billion) in operating income for the 12-month period scheduled to end on 31st March, 2027.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 12:00 Uhr
'I Feel Profoundly Disappointed': Stellar Blade Dev Destroyed for 'AI Slop' Music Video
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'I Feel Profoundly Disappointed': Stellar Blade Dev Destroyed for 'AI Slop' Music Video

"Where's the artistry?".Stellar Blade maker Shift Up is getting utterly roasted on social media for releasing an AI generated music video based on its upcoming sequel, Blood Rain.The music video for ‘Wanna Be in Love’ shows new protagonist Evie belting out a pleasant pop number in the upcoming game’s China-inspired city setting.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 11:45 Uhr
You Can Now Play One of PSP's Best Games on Mobile
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You Can Now Play One of PSP's Best Games on Mobile

Lumines Remastered available now.Lumines Remastered, the 2018 re-release of a stone cold PSP classic, has now come to mobile devices.Available now for both iOS and Android, the game is free-to-start, and you can unlock the full thing for $7.99/ÂŁ7.99 ($9.99/ÂŁ9.99 after the launch discount).Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 11:30 Uhr
Sony Knows How You Feel About No More Discs, But It's Not Going to Reverse Course
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Sony Knows How You Feel About No More Discs, But It's Not Going to Reverse Course

"We're going to cautiously move this forward".We've all been wondering whether Sony will make any sort of public comment following its plans to stop making PlayStation discs in the future.Now, we finally have some additional thoughts from the company, but they come via a question asked during a recent earnings call, rather than anything directed towards consumers.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 31.07.2026 10:30 Uhr