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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

Push Square 08.07.2026 16:00 Uhr

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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

Push Square 08.07.2026 14:45 Uhr

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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.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 14:10 Uhr

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

It's a £45 / $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 £44.99 / $49.99 while a Devout Edition bundles in three days of early access for an extra £5 / $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.

Push Square 08.07.2026 14:00 Uhr

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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.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 13:53 Uhr

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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

Push Square 08.07.2026 13:15 Uhr

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Games Leaving PS Plus in August 2026 May Include Hit Day-1 Title

In the coming weeks, Sony will reveal the full list of games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in August 2026, and we’re back with our monthly predictions for upcoming departures based on the service’s pattern. Do note that some of the July departures have been pushed to August, so we already have a partial […] The post Games Leaving PS Plus in August 2026 May Include Hit Day-1 Title appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 13:12 Uhr

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Backlash Against Sony's Disc-Free Future Continues as Petition Passes 200,000 Signatures

Make yourself heard.In case you somehow missed yesterday's news, PlayStation has announced its intent to discontinue the production of physical game discs starting in 2028.This means, in about 18 months' time, all new game releases on Sony's platforms will only be available via the PS Store; you may still be able to buy them in physical retailers, but they'll just consist of a code to redeem on your console. It's also now presumed the PS6 will not support discs.Read the full article on pushsquar

Push Square 08.07.2026 12:30 Uhr

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Unique PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive Adventure Game Out Soon

A unique PlayStation 5 console exclusive adventure game is headed to the PS Store soon, alongside getting a physical release. Horror comedy adventure Oh, Demon! Fix My TV is already out on PC via Steam, where it has earned a “Very Positive” player rating. Oh, Demon! Fix My TV gets PlayStation 5 console exclusive release […] The post Unique PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive Adventure Game Out Soon appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 12:25 Uhr

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This Cozy Horror Puzzle Game Is Creeping to PS5 Later This Year

Take a look at some exclusive screenshots.Previously only announced for PC, boutique publisher Secret Mode and dev Absolutely Games has confirmed that its “cozily creepy” puzzler Fangtopia will spook PS5 later this year.A unique blend of tycoon and headscratcher, this title sees you stacking hexagonal tiles and watching as “towns, fields, forests, mountains, train tracks, and valleys merge and grow when placed next to each other”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 12:00 Uhr

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Acclaimed PS5 Shooter Gets Expansion Today on PlayStation Store

As the busy video game release months draw near, July still has some worthwhile games to check out in the meantime. From story-driven horror to action-adventure spy thrillers, there seems to be a game for everyone. This notion includes DLC, like Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, a story expansion for the lauded first-person shooter. […] The post Acclaimed PS5 Shooter Gets Expansion Today on PlayStation Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.07.2026 10:30 Uhr

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Review: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced (PS5) - Swashbuckling Classic Restored with Love and Respect

We might have been heroes.If you were there on day one of the PS4 generation, you probably bought Killzone Shadow Fall and Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag with the system. I also snagged Need for Speed Rivals and a PS Camera at the midnight pickup from GAME, then jogged back to my university dorm to play for a few hours before classes the next day.These kinds of console launch experiences reserve a special place in our hearts, helping to form our initial impressions of a new generation as early a

Push Square 08.07.2026 10:00 Uhr

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PlayStation's First Post Since Physical Games Debacle Draws Over 65k Replies

None of them are nice.Well, if you were an optimistic social media manager, you might say Sony’s new FlexStrike arcade stick is the most talked about accessory in gaming history.The manufacturer went almost a week without posting on social media after announcing its decision to stop manufacturing physical games from January 2028, and so many were waiting for its first X (or Twitter) message to picket the platform holder with their dissatisfaction.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.07.2026 09:00 Uhr

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Two Legends Collide as Cyberpunk Comes to Apex Legends

Make a name by how you die.With the recent news regarding Cyberpunk Edgerunners Season 2, hype for all things Cyberpunk 2077 has been through the roof.First up is Wuthering Waves, with the addition of Lucy and Rebbeca as playable characters, and now we're seeing Apex Legends get a visit from some Night City residents.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 23:30 Uhr

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PlayStation's First Post Since Physical Games Debacle Draws 57k Replies

None of them are nice.Well, if you were an optimistic social media manager, you might say Sony’s new FlexStrike arcade stick is the most talked about accessory in gaming history.The manufacturer went almost a week without posting on social media after announcing its decision to stop manufacturing physical games from January 2028, and so many were waiting for its first X (or Twitter) message to picket the platform holder with their dissatisfaction.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 23:15 Uhr

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PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 7, 2026

Each week Sony brings PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus owners new content, add-ons, games, and more. Here is the complete global PlayStation Store update. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation […] The post PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 7, 2026 appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 07.07.2026 21:00 Uhr

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Will Get Native PS5 Versions

PS3 shooters ported to both PS5 and PS4.Activision’s recently announced Call of Duty: Black Ops ports will be available across PS5 and PS4, as confirmed by new Trophy lists on Sony’s servers.The publisher revealed its intent to bring these classic first-person shooters to contemporary consoles last month via dev Iron Galaxy, but it wasn’t clear whether it’d rely on PS4 backwards compatibility to serve both systems.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 19:00 Uhr

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Enjoying the World Cup? This Anime Soccer Game Looks Like a PS5 Must Play

(Blue) Lock-ed in.It’s a shame Bandai Namco couldn’t get Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters out in time for the World Cup, but if you’re enjoying the ongoing competition, I think this looks like a real breath of fresh air.Obviously it’s a massively expanded sequel to a fairly well-liked PS4 game, based on Yoichi Takahashi’s legendary 80s sports manga.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 17:45 Uhr

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Round Up: Ridiculously Positive Dawnwalker Previews Claim It's a Game of the Year Candidate

The next great RPG?A fresh round of previews for The Blood of Dawnwalker have just gone live, and they're glowing.I think that comes as a bit of a surprise, in all honesty. The RPG, spearheaded by former CD Projekt Red developers, has always shown promise, but some of these write ups go as far as to say that it's a genuine Game of the Year candidate.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 17:30 Uhr

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Control Resonant's Fancy PS5 Steelbook Edition Flaunted in the Wake of Sony Ditching Discs

Take back control.Sony isn't pulling the plug on PlayStation discs until the start of 2028, so that means you still have roughly 18 months to buy new games as a physical product.I don't know whether they're just standing out more now the platform holder has made its announcement, but I've been noticing more posts about physical editions lately — including this one from Remedy Entertainment.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 17:00 Uhr

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PS Plus Discounts Being Offered to Fans Cancelling in Protest

You're here forever.Sony appears to be offering discounted PS Plus subscriptions to users cancelling their membership in protest.While this is likely an automated system – and appears to be distributed on a case-by-case basis – several users on Reddit have reported receiving the offers after attempting to quit the service, as spotted by PSLS.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 16:45 Uhr

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The Blood of Dawnwalker: unique time-driven quest system and player choice detailed

The world has gotten very small for you and your family, Coen. It was never a grand world to begin with, tied as you all were to your farm in the tiny village of Laslea, but with the arrival of the plague, your sister’s illness, and then the vampires, it has shrunk even further. When […]

PlayStation Blog 07.07.2026 16:01 Uhr

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Originally Free, You Can Now Pay $70 to Own the Worst Silent Hill Game

The Short Message gets a PS5 physical version.As I headlined my PS5 review over two years ago, there's a reason why Konami released Silent Hill: The Short Message for free: it's dreadful.The game, which came before Silent Hill 2 and was shadow-dropped during a livestream, was pretty poor, and the game earned the horror franchise's lowest Metacritic score ever, at 52. At the time, you could at least chalk it up to a couple of hours wasted on a free PS5 download.Read the full article on pushsquare

Push Square 07.07.2026 15:00 Uhr

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The Elder Scrolls Online's Future Looks Bleak as Dev 'Decimated' by Xbox Layoffs

Previously revealed roadmaps will change.If you’re a fan of The Elder Scrolls Online, then you may want to brace yourself for a bleaker future, as the team at Zenimax Online Studios has been “decimated” by Xbox’s recent layoffs.As we reported earlier with regards to both Obsidian and id Software, Microsoft may have avoided studio closures, but its 1,600 job losses this week has cut many of its studios to the bone.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 14:30 Uhr

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