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Free PS5 Demo Confirmed for Major Square Enix RPG, Out Soon

Square Enix has surprised players with a free PS5 demo for its highly anticipated upcoming RPG a month ahead of launch. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a promising remake of the 2000 PS1 exclusive that will launch on February 5, 2026. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined free PS5 demo coming January 7, 2026 The demo will […] The post Free PS5 Demo Confirmed for Major Square Enix RPG, Out Soon appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 06.01.2026 13:09 Uhr

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January 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Are Available to Download Now

Live until 2nd February.The first PS Plus Essential games of 2026 are here, adding another trio of PS5 and PS4 titles to members.January's lineup is available to claim right now in Europe, and will be going live in other regions throughout the day. You'll be able to nab the games from now through to 2nd February.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Sony Patents AI Assistant That Can Help You Beat Games, or Just Beat Them For You

Challenge neutralised.An interesting patent from Sony has recently been discovered, and it concerns the use of an AI assistant capable of providing contextual guidance while you're playing a game.As first reported by Boing Boing, Sony filed a patent for this concept back in April 2025, and it involves an AI "ghost" character that can help you get through in-game challenges by showing you what to do, giving you advice, or simply performing the actions for you.Read the full article on pushsquare.c

Push Square 06.01.2026 12:30 Uhr

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PS Plus Essential January Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now

PS Plus Essential January 2026 monthly free games have begun rolling out, starting with Japan and Asia where it’s Tuesday, January 6. Following a bumper month with five games, members are getting three new games, two of which are also available on the PS4. PS Plus Essential January 2026 games lineup criticized by members This […] The post PS Plus Essential January Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 06.01.2026 03:48 Uhr

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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Demo Out on PS5 This Week, Opening Movie Is a Masterclass

VII heaven.Square Enix has revealed the full opening movie for Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, and in a word, it's magical.The movie takes full advantage of the remake's diorama-esque visuals, dropping its puppet-based characters into delightfully detailed environments as they battle against beasties big and small. We think it's pretty much a masterclass in selling the overall tone of Dragon Quest.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 23:30 Uhr

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The Year Starts Off with the New Game+ Showcase, Presenting 45 Games This Week

When will we rest.It's the first full week of 2026, and already there's a video game presentation to watch.The inaugural New Game+ Showcase is happening this week, on 8th January 2026:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 23:00 Uhr

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Pac-Man DLC Comes to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Later This Week on PS5, PS4

Waka waka.Bandai Namco's arcade hero Pac-Man is next in line to come to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and he arrives very soon indeed.An official teaser trailer reveals the premium DLC pack will be released on 7th January 2026:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 22:00 Uhr

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Fan-Favorite PS4 RPG 60% Off on PS Store

The holidays may be over, but Sony is continuing to celebrate the festivities with the Holiday Sale on the PlayStation Store. The ongoing promotion has brought solid prices to some of the best PS4 and PS5 games on the digital storefront. That includes this fan-favorite JRPG from a long-running franchise. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac […] The post Fan-Favorite PS4 RPG 60% Off on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 05.01.2026 21:24 Uhr

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Game of the Year: All of Our 2025 Winners Revealed

A full GOTY recap.There's a chance that, over the last few weeks, you were too busy stuffing your face with delicious holiday food to notice our massive Game of the Year campaign. Don't worry, we're not judging anyone!An annual tradition here at Push Square, we write up a whole slate of articles to celebrate the year that was, highlighting the very best PlayStation games in the process.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 21:00 Uhr

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You'll Soon Be Able to Own Former Xbox Exclusive Hi-Fi Rush Physically on PS5

What a rush.Publisher Krafton has partnered with Limited Run Games to produce a trio of physical editions for Tango Gameworks' hit rhythm action game, Hi-Fi Rush.The game has only been available digitally up to now, but soon you'll be able to place orders for a physical copy to add to your collection.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 20:00 Uhr

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Free PS5 Demo Confirmed for Highly Anticipated Bandai Namco RPG

When available, the best way to check out an upcoming game is with a demo on the PS Store. Although January isn’t the hottest month for game releases, one of the bigger games to release this month, Code Vein 2, is getting a PS5 demo just before its release. When does the Code Vein 2 […] The post Free PS5 Demo Confirmed for Highly Anticipated Bandai Namco RPG appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 05.01.2026 19:57 Uhr

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Review: Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - From the Ashes (PS5) - Streamlined But Still Fantastic Sci-Fi Fun

Another trip to Pandora.Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - From the Ashes is a surprisingly great offering of DLC.It’s a standalone story that takes place after the events of the main campaign, following the Dog Tag Warrior, So’Lek (a former side character), as he faces off against the villainous Ash Clan.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 19:30 Uhr

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Xbox Sales Hit New Low in UK, Barely Competes with PS5 at This Point

Another one bites the dust.Xbox hardware sales have hit a new low in the UK, as Microsoft continues to redirect its console business.In 2025, Xbox Series numbers were down a whopping 39% — making for the worst sales result in the brand's history.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 19:00 Uhr

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Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (December 2025)

Decide Push Square's GOTM.We may have just wrapped up our Game of the Year coverage for 2025, but there's still one little thing we've got to take care of before moving on to 2026 in full...We are, of course, referring to Game of the Month. December's release schedule might have been overshadowed by all of the aforementioned Game of the Year discourse, but those last-gasp titles still deserve some time in the spotlight.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 18:00 Uhr

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More Digimon Games Incoming as Time Stranger's Success Sees Dev Team Expand

Champions of the Digital World.It sounds like Bandai Namco will be pushing for more Digimon games, off the back of Digimon Story Time Stranger's success.Time Stranger itself took around eight years to develop and eventually release, and naturally, the publisher would rather not get bogged down in such a lengthy production cycle for future projects.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 17:00 Uhr

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'We Need to Trust Our Instincts': Expedition 33 Dev's Next Game Won't Bow to Fan Pressure

Keeping it obscur.Sandfall Interactive, the team behind the hit RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has commented on how it's approaching work on its next game.In an interview with Edge magazine (thanks, GamesRadar), chief operating officer and production director François Meurisse mentions that, because of their debut game's success, there's "a bit of pressure" from fans with regards to a follow-up. However, he adds that "it's not so important to us", suggesting Sandfall will be largely ignoring a

Push Square 05.01.2026 16:00 Uhr

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Code Vein II hands-on report

Code Vein II maintains the core elements of its predecessor, but it feels more like a standalone action-RPG than a sequel. That’s because it greatly expands on the series’ combat systems and ideas to offer a huge amount of customization, while telling an all-new story about vampiric characters called Revenants that’s not linked to the […]

PlayStation Blog 05.01.2026 15:01 Uhr

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'It's Coming to a Turning Point': Persona, Metaphor Director Says Atlus RPGs Must Attract 'A Wider Audience'

"How we can evolve our JRPG".It feels like Atlus is at a bit of a crossroads.The longstanding Japanese developer behind hit RPG franchises like Persona, has been relying on the same kind of formula for decades now. Even when it attempts something new — like 2024's excellent Metaphor: ReFantazio — it still falls back on the Persona-style design that rocketed the company to its current heights.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 15:00 Uhr

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Bright Memory PS5 Dev Announces Intriguing New Action Game

The solo Chinese dev behind unique PS5 shooter Bright Memory: Infinite has announced a new action game with a promising concept. FYQD-Studio’s upcoming game currently doesn’t have a title, a release window, or even a list of platforms, but we’ve received in-game screenshots and an overview, with the promise of more information soon. Bright Memory […] The post Bright Memory PS5 Dev Announces Intriguing New Action Game appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 05.01.2026 14:28 Uhr

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PS5 Hidden Gem Action RPG 70% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price

One of the most underrated PS5 action RPGs is at its lowest price on the PS Store in a limited-time deal. Released in 2023 for PS5 and PS4, Dark Point Games’ Achilles: Legends Untold is 70% off, but only for PS5 players. The game’s PS4 version is currently full-priced. Achilles: Legends Untold PS5 price dropped […] The post PS5 Hidden Gem Action RPG 70% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 05.01.2026 14:06 Uhr

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PS5, PS4 Players Baffled by Sony’s Excessive PSN Censorship

Sony is under criticism from PS5 and PS4 players for excessive censorship on PSN stemming from its deployment of overly strict chat filters. We highlighted this issue last year, when PSN chat filters ended up censoring the Platinum trophy description for PS5 console exclusive Death Stranding 2. The problem has since gotten worse. PS5, PS4 […] The post PS5, PS4 Players Baffled by Sony’s Excessive PSN Censorship appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 05.01.2026 13:46 Uhr

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2026’s Most Promising Upcoming PS5 RPG Looks Stunning So Far

The most highly anticipated (thus far, at least) 2026 PS5 RPG has received a new teaser along with the release of its main theme and cover art. The Blood of Dawnwalker has been on our radars ever since it was announced. Developer Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment have reassured fans that the game […] The post 2026’s Most Promising Upcoming PS5 RPG Looks Stunning So Far appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 05.01.2026 13:12 Uhr

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Microsoft CEO Really Wants You to Stop Calling Generative AI 'Slop'

That won't help sales.Apparently, “slop” was Merriam-Webster’s word of the year – as determined by the organisation’s “human editors”, it specified in a blog post prior to Christmas.While we feel the word has lost a lot of meaning due to its undeniable overuse throughout 2025, said fleshy beings defined it as “digital content of low quality that is produced usually in quantity by means of artificial intelligence”. Seems relatively accurate to us.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 05.01.2026 13:00 Uhr

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Last Chance to Grab These Great PS Plus Games for Free

PS Plus users are reminded that they have one more day to claim five fantastic free games that were offered in December 2025, if they haven’t already. Sony surprised Essential members last month with a chunky lineup that expires tomorrow, January 6. PS Plus reverts to 3 monthly free games after December 2025’s one-off gift […] The post Last Chance to Grab These Great PS Plus Games for Free appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 05.01.2026 12:47 Uhr

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