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Guide: These 18+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (27th-2nd August)
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Guide: These 18+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (27th-2nd August)

Halo! Blue Reflection! Truxton!There’s no doubt about it: the big new game this week is Halo: Campaign Evolved, which some of you may already be enjoying if you paid extra for early access.Beyond that, this week is pretty stacked with new releases, but none really on the scale of Master Chief.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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GTA 6 Is Region-Locked on PlayStation 5, Not Xbox

In rather unsavory news to start the week, Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) download codes will be region-locked on the PS5, while Xbox Series X|S will be free of that restriction. It’s unclear why both platforms are being treated differently, but Rockstar has warned PlayStation users against buying boxed […] The post GTA 6 Is Region-Locked on PlayStation 5, Not Xbox appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

First PS Plus Essential Game for August 2026 Already Confirmed
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First PS Plus Essential Game for August 2026 Already Confirmed

Full lineup this Wednesday.If you were watching today's Nintendo Direct, did you catch the first PS Plus Essential game for August 2026 was quite sneakily announced?Big Walk was previously confirmed to be a PS Plus Essential game whenever it launches, and now we have a release date: 4th August 2026. This is a Tuesday, and it lines up completely with how Sony announces its titles and then releases them. It's a rare day one release straight onto PS Plus Essential from PlayStation.Read the full art

Angry PlayStation Fans Propose PS5 Blackout in Protest of Sony's Disc Decision
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Angry PlayStation Fans Propose PS5 Blackout in Protest of Sony's Disc Decision

Unplug your consoles for a week in August.As I wrote in a recent article, Sony’s run out of goodwill with its most loyal fans, and the PS5 disc debacle is the straw that broke the camel’s back.Now engaged fans are rallying to organise a “blackout”, which will see all likeminded parties unplug their consoles from 23rd August to 30th August.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate
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'If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It': Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate

"But I don't know that I personally care".Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser – currently of entertainment empire Absurd Ventures, which launched its first collected comic book volume this past week – has weighed in on the physical games debate dominating the industry right now.For those of you living under a rock – seriously, where have you been?! – Sony confirmed it’ll cease manufacturing physical PlayStation games in January 2028.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Poll: Are You Buying Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls?
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Poll: Are You Buying Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls?

Marvelous.Like a sprightly Peter Parker, the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta is in full swing.And I’ve been playing it every spare minute since dev Arc System Works switched on the servers.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'We Sincerely Apologise': Marvel Tokon the Latest Sony Game to Be Busted on PC
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'We Sincerely Apologise': Marvel Tokon the Latest Sony Game to Be Busted on PC

ArcSys investigating.If you’ve been playing the Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta on PS5, then outside of some iffy netcode, I imagine you’ve probably had a fairly flawless experience.The game runs and looks great on Sony’s home console – but this is one of the manufacturer’s live service projects, which it also wants to flog on PC.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'It's Setting Up for Something So Amazing': Sony Confirms New God of War Starring Kratos
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'It's Setting Up for Something So Amazing': Sony Confirms New God of War Starring Kratos

Expect this one on PS6.A new God of War game starring Kratos will continue the story of next year’s Laufey, and is in the early stages of development.Head of Creative Cory Barlog confirmed the project at the San Diego Comic-Con this weekend, where Sony also dated its upcoming adventure in the afterlife for 16th February, 2027.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Guide: These 18+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (27th-2nd August)
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Guide: These 18+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (27th-2nd August)

Halo! Blue Reflection! Truxton!There’s no doubt about it: the big new game next week is Halo: Campaign Evolved, which some of you may already be enjoying if you paid extra for early access.Beyond that, next week is pretty stacked with new releases, but none really on the scale of Master Chief.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 643
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 643

Carnage awaits.Another week has come and gone, and this one was at least a little lighter on the PlayStation related drama. In fact, I think there's been some cool stuff this week, with various new Marvel's Wolverine trailers for example.Aaron BayneI'll be chipping away at Red Dead Redemption 2 a little more this week, which I'm loving, but in addition, I think I'll keep going with Halo: Campaign Evolved.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PS5's Next Big Exclusive Dated, and It's Closer Than You Think
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PS5's Next Big Exclusive Dated, and It's Closer Than You Think

The final countdown.While it was only officially unveiled a month or so ago, all of the speculation surrounding God of War Laufey suggested it was close to release.And now we have an official release date for the spin-off action game, starring Kratos’ late wife: 16th February, 2027.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PSN Was Down for 6+ Hours, But All Services Now Up and Running
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PSN Was Down for 6+ Hours, But All Services Now Up and Running

"Thank you for your patience".PSN appears to be struggling globally, with Sony’s official status page saying “all services are up and running”.Down Detector shows a huge spike in reports over the past few hours in the US, which is gradually easing. In the UK, more reports are coming in as time passes.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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New Square Enix PlayStation 5 RPG Gets Exciting Battle Details

A brand-new Square Enix PlayStation 5 RPG has gotten some new details. The latest information highlights some of the battle systems in the game, as well as an entirely new system. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World has a ton of new systems in the game Square Enix’s Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is […] The post New Square Enix PlayStation 5 RPG Gets Exciting Battle Details appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

'See You in the Sequel': Halo 2 Remake All But Confirmed
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'See You in the Sequel': Halo 2 Remake All But Confirmed

Bonus cutscene in Legendary ending.Halo Studios has basically confirmed it's working on a remake of Halo 2, likely on the same scale as Halo: Campaign Evolved, via a new cutscene. If you beat the Halo 1 remake on Legendary difficulty, you will be treated to an additional cinematic, which I've embedded above.In the cutscene, Sgt. Johnson is seen relaxing on the same beach you land on in The Silent Cartographer, with a cigar in hand and a sandwich beside him. An explosion is seen off in the distan

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Gorgeous PlayStation 5 Shooter Gets Stellar Reviews

A gorgeous new PlayStation 5 shooter is out now and getting rave reviews. The game, which is brand-new to the PS5 ecosystem, looks to be a must-have for the year. Halo: Campaign Evolved is getting massive praise for its PS5 debut Halo: Campaign Evolved, the remake of the iconic original Halo game, is officially out […] The post Gorgeous PlayStation 5 Shooter Gets Stellar Reviews appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PSN Down for 6+ Hours, But Finally Recovering
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PSN Down for 6+ Hours, But Finally Recovering

"Thank you for your patience".PSN appears to be struggling globally, with Sony’s official status page saying “all services are up and running”.Down Detector shows a huge spike in reports over the past few hours in the US, which is gradually easing. In the UK, more reports are coming in as time passes.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Award-Winning PS5 Adventure Game Under $5 on PlayStation Store

An award-winning PS5 adventure game is on sale for a huge discount right now. The new sale puts one of the best games of this generation on sale for a low price. What Remains of Edith Finch is at its lowest price in limited-time PS Store deal Giant Sparrow’s What Remains of Edith Finch, which […] The post Award-Winning PS5 Adventure Game Under $5 on PlayStation Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

GTA 6's Physical PS5 Download Codes Expire After Just 170 Days in Japan
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GTA 6's Physical PS5 Download Codes Expire After Just 170 Days in Japan

Due to "regional regulations".Those planning to buy GTA 6’s physical edition in Japan – which consists of a code in the box if you recall – will have just 170 days to redeem their voucher, otherwise it’ll expire.What’s particularly remarkable here is that the text on Rockstar’s website appears to imply the countdown begins with the title’s 19th November, 2026 release date – not the point of sale.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

From Xbox to PS5: Halo's Incredible 25-Year Transformation Plotted in Graphics Comparison
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From Xbox to PS5: Halo's Incredible 25-Year Transformation Plotted in Graphics Comparison

Check out Master Chief's makeover.Few franchises are as iconic as Xbox’s Halo.Master Chief has defined Microsoft’s green machine since Combat Evolved launched alongside the Redmond firm’s first-ever console. Now, we get to take control of the legendary Space Marine on Sony’s system.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Lara Croft's Newest PS5 Game Tomb Raider Catalyst Delayed to 2028
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Lara Croft's Newest PS5 Game Tomb Raider Catalyst Delayed to 2028

Made to wait for Croft's next adventure.Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis will let you relive the original Lara Croft adventure early next year, but if you're after the brand new instalment, Tomb Raider Catalyst, you've now got to wait until 2028.The two titles were announced at the same time, originally slated for 2026 and 2027. Now, both games will release one year after the intended dates.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Share of the Week: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

Last week, we asked you to share swashbuckling moments from Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: kerplaaaah shares Edward swinging off the Jackdaw by rope artenpixels_ shares the Jackdaw getting drawn into a waterspout tornado _GenieCrazy_ shares Edward overlooking some ships with his cutlass drawn gh_holy_mash Edward steering the […]

007 First Light Updated with New TacSim Missions, Available Now on PS5
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007 First Light Updated with New TacSim Missions, Available Now on PS5

Behind Enemy Lines.IO Interactive has just released a big patch for 007 First Light, introducing new missions to its TacSim mode.Available now as a free update for the game, it's the first of several planned content updates for the James Bond adventure.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

PSN Down for 4+ Hours, Sony 'Working to Resolve Issues'
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PSN Down for 4+ Hours, Sony 'Working to Resolve Issues'

"Thank you for your patience".PSN appears to be struggling globally, with Sony’s official status page saying “all services are up and running”.Down Detector shows a huge spike in reports over the past few hours in the US, which is gradually easing. In the UK, more reports are coming in as time passes.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Pair of PlayStation 4 Games Might Be Removed From Player Libraries

A pair of 2023 PS4 adventure games might temporarily be removed from PlayStation libraries for an indefinite period of time. Creepy Tale 1 and 2 (playable on PS5) have already been delisted and removed from players’ libraries on other platforms due to a dispute between developer Creepy Brothers and publisher No Gravity Games. PlayStation 4 […] The post Pair of PlayStation 4 Games Might Be Removed From Player Libraries appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.