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'I'd Be On Board with Anything': Troy Baker Says He's There 'Day One' for More The Last of Us
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'I'd Be On Board with Anything': Troy Baker Says He's There 'Day One' for More The Last of Us

Infectious.Troy Baker, the prolific actor best known for his portrayal of Joel in The Last of Us games, has made it clear he's ready to return to the role whenever Naughty Dog's ready.In an interview with Insider Gaming, the actor is pitched an idea for a follow-up to the pair of beloved horror action adventures — a prequel, set within the early years of the cordyceps pandemic, focusing on Joel and his brother Tommy.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Sony Rewarded with Soaring Stocks After Revealing All-Digital Future
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Sony Rewarded with Soaring Stocks After Revealing All-Digital Future

Us vs them.Fans are furious with PlayStation for announcing its intent to kill physical games, but shareholders are not.Sony’s stocks have risen since 1st July, when the manufacturer confirmed its intent to cease manufacturing disc-based games in January 2028.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Share of the Week: Sparks

Last week, we asked you to share sparks and fireworks using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: ​​ call_me_xavii shares Sam taking in spinning fireworks in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach JAA_PhMode_0510 shares some use of spark bokeh in Cyberpunk 2077 Couch_Gamer2k23 shares Arjun dodging blue orbs and sparks in Saros RhodWulfLeon shares […]

This Backrooms Game Outsold Every PS5 Title on PS Store Last Month
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This Backrooms Game Outsold Every PS5 Title on PS Store Last Month

You can thank the movie for that.Off the back of the recent film, excitement surrounding the Backrooms creepypasta is at an all-time high, and that's now translated into making Escape the Backrooms the best-selling PS5 game in the USA and Europe last month on Sony's digital storefront.Yes, for the month of June 2026, Escape the Backrooms outsold all new releases on the PS Store, and even performed better than the likes of 007 First Light.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'Maybe People Won't Like It': Expedition 33 Dev's Next Game Will Make Some 'Drastic Decisions'
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'Maybe People Won't Like It': Expedition 33 Dev's Next Game Will Make Some 'Drastic Decisions'

"We're just going to do what we love again".If you're a big fan of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there's no guarantee you'll feel the same way about the studio's next effort.That's on purpose, too; Guillaume Broche, director of the celebrated RPG, says developer Sandfall Interactive isn't worrying about what the fans might want for its next game.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Even Politicians Are Commenting on Sony's Decision to Stop Making Physical Games
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Even Politicians Are Commenting on Sony's Decision to Stop Making Physical Games

"Games are not mere merchandise".As news of Sony’s decision to stop making physical games starts to circulate, even politicians are beginning to weigh in on the topic.French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon has been particularly vocal about the transition to an all-digital future, and unsurprisingly he’s come out swinging against PlayStation’s proposed plans.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PlayStation Store: June 2026’s top downloads

It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. In June, creepy, empty spaces took over the charts as Escape the Backrooms topped the charts in both the US and EU, while other backroom-themed games appeared in the PS VR2 rankings. Check out the full listings below. […]

Could Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Get as Many as 9 DLC Packs?
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Could Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Get as Many as 9 DLC Packs?

Probably not.A small update to the backend of Final Fantasy VII Revelation's listing on the Epic Games Store would suggest Square Enix has some pretty substantial plans for supporting the RPG after its launch next year.A Premium Edition, a Premium Plus Edition, a Story Expansion Pass, and a whopping nine DLC packs have all appeared on the backend. So, will Final Fantasy VII Revelation actually receive nine post-launch expansions? Almost certainly not.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Cyberpunk 2077 Now an Indisputable Success at 40 Million Units Sold
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Cyberpunk 2077 Now an Indisputable Success at 40 Million Units Sold

Redemption story complete.Cyberpunk 2077 was quite rightly lambasted for the dire state it launched in almost six years ago, but what followed in the time since then has been nothing short of a staggering success.CD Projekt Red turned the RPG and the conversation surrounding it around to make it a sales triumph, as the developer has now confirmed over 40 million copies of the game have been sold. The stat accounts for sales made up until today, 3rd July 2026, and includes base game purchases and

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Fan Favorite 2023 PS5 RPG 67% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price

A popular 2023 PS5 action RPG is 67% off in a limited-time PS Store deal that ends in two weeks. Developed by Hexworks and published by CI Games, Lords of the Fallen is a sequel to the 2014 game of the same name. The RPG is currently at its lowest price on the PS Store. […] The post Fan Favorite 2023 PS5 RPG 67% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

'It's a Fairly Dramatic Decision': Shawn Layden Reacts to PlayStation's All-Digital Plan
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'It's a Fairly Dramatic Decision': Shawn Layden Reacts to PlayStation's All-Digital Plan

Former Sony suit weighs in.Shawn Layden, former head of PlayStation Studios, has provided his view on Sony's shocking announcement that it'll cease producing game discs starting in 2028.The industry veteran, still beloved by PlayStation fans long after his departure in 2019, has spoken about the matter in an interview with Eurogamer.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PS Store Drops Pair of Fun Free PS5 Games, Trophies Included

The PS Store has dropped two relaxing free PS5 games that come with straightforward trophies. If you’re looking for something zen without forking out any money, then The Legend of Fireball (PS5, PS4) and Splash of Color (PS5) are worth a few hours of your time. Free PS5 games The Legend of Fireball and Splash […] The post PS Store Drops Pair of Fun Free PS5 Games, Trophies Included appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Highly Anticipated PS5 Sci-Fi Adventure Game Delayed

A promising PS5 AAA sci-fi adventure game that was showcased at The Game Awards 2025 has unfortunately been delayed. Brought to us by Frictional Games (SOMA) and published by Kepler Interactive, Ontos was originally scheduled for release in 2026. Sci-Fi adventure game Ontos no longer releasing on the PS5 in 2026 Ontos will now release […] The post Highly Anticipated PS5 Sci-Fi Adventure Game Delayed appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Poll: $1,000 and No Disc Drive - Is PS6 Dead on Arrival?
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Poll: $1,000 and No Disc Drive - Is PS6 Dead on Arrival?

Nixed-gen.Sony is yet to detail the PS6 in any official capacity, but we're now at a point where we can make a series of educated guesses regarding the next-gen console and its potential features.A couple of which are bound to cause a stir...Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Sony Already Retraining Staff at PS5 Game Disc Manufacturing Facility
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Sony Already Retraining Staff at PS5 Game Disc Manufacturing Facility

Has been planning this for "some time".If you’d hoped the backlash to Sony’s boneheaded decision to cease manufacturing game discs in 2028 could be reversed, a new report coming out of Austria makes it incredibly unlikely.The write-up claims the company’s facility in Thalgau has been preparing for this transition for some time, and while the good news is it won’t result in layoffs, it sounds like PlayStation is very much committed to an all-digital future.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'We Realised We Need More Time': Ambitious Life Sim inZOI Delayed on PS5, Arrives in 2027
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'We Realised We Need More Time': Ambitious Life Sim inZOI Delayed on PS5, Arrives in 2027

That's life.inZOI, the ambitious life sim game that's finally given The Sims some real competition, is still planned for release on PS5, but it'll be coming later than we thought.Developer inZOI Studio has confirmed its intention to bring the title to PS5 "in the first half of 2027" rather than sometime in 2026.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Koei Tecmo’s PS5 Action Game Gets Intense Trailer, Release Date

An upcoming action game for the PS5 officially has a release date window, as well as a brand new gameplay trailer. The highly anticipated third Attack on Titan game has unveiled even more footage for fans to check out. The highly anticipated Attack on Titan 3 has an official release date During a new presentation […] The post Koei Tecmo’s PS5 Action Game Gets Intense Trailer, Release Date appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Capcom’s Gorgeous PS5 Action Game Moves Up Release Date

Capcom’s next biggest game has shifted up its release date. The highly anticipated PS5 action game is now set to release earlier than anticipated. Capcom’s highly anticipated Onimusha: Way of the Sword is releasing earlier Onimusha: Way of the Sword has seen its release date shifted up. Now, the game will release on September 4, […] The post Capcom’s Gorgeous PS5 Action Game Moves Up Release Date appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Try This Intriguing PS5 Adventure Game for Free via PS Store

A brand new narrative adventure game is available to try now on PS5. The new game’s demo is up and better yet, it doesn’t require PlayStation Plus. Promising narrative adventure game The Crimson Maid drops a free demo on PS Store, no PS Plus required Developer GrimTalin and Darkania Works’ The Crimson Maid officially has […] The post Try This Intriguing PS5 Adventure Game for Free via PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PS5 Is Finally Getting Its Own Beyblade Game
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PS5 Is Finally Getting Its Own Beyblade Game

I'm spinnin' around.Readers are free to correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think there’s been a Beyblade game on PlayStation since the PSP.Tomy’s spinning top toy has always been an enigma to me; I’ve never actually engaged with it personally, but I remember seeing them in stores as a kid and always wanting one.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

SOMA Dev Pushes PS5 Thriller ONTOS to 2027
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SOMA Dev Pushes PS5 Thriller ONTOS to 2027

So it can fully achieve its vision.Frictional Games, the studio behind Amnesia and SOMA, has announced it's delaying ONTOS to 2027 so it can properly deliver on its vision for the PS5 psychological thriller.It first debuted at The Game Awards back in December, originally scheduled for a launch this year. That is no longer the case after today's news.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Reaction: PlayStation's Reputation Is at Rock Bottom - Where Do We Go from Here?
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Reaction: PlayStation's Reputation Is at Rock Bottom - Where Do We Go from Here?

The next steps.As I wrote yesterday, fan sentiment in PlayStation is at its lowest ever ebb.My colleague Rob Ramsey alluded to this prior to last month’s State of Play show, arguing Sony needed to deliver a banger to revive perception of its flagging brand.Read the full article on pushsquare.com