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The Elder Scrolls Online's Future Looks Bleak as Dev 'Decimated' by Xbox Layoffs
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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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Surprise Hit 2025 PS5 Action Game Half Price on PlayStation Store

A surprise hit 2025 PS5 action game is currently half price on the PlayStation Store in a limited-time deal. Deadzone: Rogue, which earned a very positive player reception, is currently at its lowest price since launch. PS5 action shooter Deadzone: Rogue is just $12.49 in limited-time PlayStation Store deal PS5 players can grab Deadzone: Rogue […] The post Surprise Hit 2025 PS5 Action Game Half Price on PlayStation Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 07.07.2026 14:00 Uhr
James Bond, Hitman Studio's Project Fantasy Still Coming After Xbox Cuts
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James Bond, Hitman Studio's Project Fantasy Still Coming After Xbox Cuts

But the Istanbul team is forced to close.IO Interactive has confirmed its previously Xbox-funded game, currently codenamed Project Fantasy, won't be cancelled following the cuts both Microsoft made and the developer itself was forced into.A new social media statement from the studio said it's gained full control and ownership of the project and the IP rights, and to that end, it'll "continue to develop and fund it independently amongst our other projects".Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 13:30 Uhr
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List of PS3 Games on PlayStation Store With PS5, PS4 Cross-Buy

With the PS3 and PS Vita PlayStation Store set to shut down permanently, players are compiling a list of digital games playable on the PS5 and PS4. The storefront will close in all regions by July 2027, so players have until then to purchase games that aren’t delisted before the closure. Buy these games with […] The post List of PS3 Games on PlayStation Store With PS5, PS4 Cross-Buy appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 07.07.2026 13:20 Uhr
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PlayStation Plus Offers Rare 50% Discount to Users Quitting

Sony Interactive Entertainment is offering an extremely rare 50% discount on PlayStation Plus subscriptions to select users who are canceling their membership. While this is a targeted offer as always, a 50% discount is almost unprecedented in this console generation. PlayStation Plus 50% discount mostly being applied to three-month subscription Users on Reddit have reported […] The post PlayStation Plus Offers Rare 50% Discount to Users Quitting appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 07.07.2026 12:33 Uhr
Legendary Dev id Software Allegedly Hit Extremely Hard by Xbox Layoffs
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Legendary Dev id Software Allegedly Hit Extremely Hard by Xbox Layoffs

id Tech engine may be dead.While it was good to see studios find new owners or retain their independence as part of this week’s Xbox layoffs, it’s important to remember 1,600 jobs were lost yesterday – with a further 1,600 to come over the next year.That’s approximately 20% of Microsoft’s gaming division, and it’s inevitably going to hit some studios hard. We’ve already reported on Obsidian losing around 25% of its workforce.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 12:30 Uhr
These 32 Classic Arcade Games Are Coming to PS5 Across Two New Compilations
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These 32 Classic Arcade Games Are Coming to PS5 Across Two New Compilations

Insert coin.Publisher Gravity Game Arise will be bringing an impressive 32 classic 80s and 90s Jaleco arcade games to the PS5 this winter, as part of two compilation volumes.The full roster of releases included in the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 2 has yet to be confirmed, although the press release includes partial lists.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 12:00 Uhr
July 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
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July 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now

On the PS Store until 4th August.Sony hasn't messed with the rollout of its PS Plus Essential games (for now), so today marks when you can get all your subscription titles for July 2026. The three fresh efforts are available now in the UK and Europe, and shall roll out to the USA later in the day.As a reminder, here's what's available from today until Tuesday, 4th August 2026:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 09:00 Uhr
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PS Plus Essential July 2026 Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now

PS Plus Essential July 2026 monthly free games have begun rolling out, starting with Japan and Asia, where it’s Tuesday, July 7. Unlike the Extra and Premium catalogs, Essential games aren’t staggered by region, so players around the globe will be able to access the lineup on the same date at noon local time, when […] The post PS Plus Essential July 2026 Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 07.07.2026 03:18 Uhr
Gigantic Xbox Layoffs See The Outer Worlds Dev Obsidian Lose 25% of Workforce
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Gigantic Xbox Layoffs See The Outer Worlds Dev Obsidian Lose 25% of Workforce

RPG studio impacted.Obsidian Entertainment, the Xbox first-party studio behind The Outer Worlds, Avowed, and Grounded, has reportedly lost around 25% of its staff as Microsoft cuts thousands of jobs across its gaming brand.These Obsidian-specific layoffs were not mentioned earlier in the day when the bad news first broke. Instead, they're being outed by Kotaku, who say that between 60 and 70 employees have lost their jobs.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 07.07.2026 00:30 Uhr
'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox
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'State of Decay 3 Is Still Coming': Undead Labs Commits to PS5 Survival Game As It Exits Xbox

Survivors stick together.I wrote an article just two weeks ago headlined ‘State of Decay 3 Looks to Have All the Ingredients for Success’.I’m genuinely shocked to see Xbox effectively wash its hands of dev Undead Labs, then, because I think there’s a good chance this title blows up.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 23:15 Uhr
Practically Every Comment on PlayStation's YouTube Is Now About Physical Discs
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Practically Every Comment on PlayStation's YouTube Is Now About Physical Discs

Even old videos are getting picketed.Sony has abandoned social media and I don’t expect it to return until at least next week now.Of course, part of its promise to third-party publishers is to promote their trailers, and so its YouTube has been adding new videos – sporadically.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 23:00 Uhr
Game of the Month: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 2026)
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Game of the Month: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (June 2026)

As voted by you.I've been putting these new Game of the Month votes together for over a year now, and I've got to just come out and say it: I don't think I've ever seen such a weak month for new releases as June 2026.Here on Push Square, we reviewed a grand total of three PS5 games, and only one of them got a score over 5/10. That's pretty much unprecedented.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 19:00 Uhr
SEGA Saturn Dating Sim 'Sentimental Graffiti' Will Be Resurrected on PS5
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SEGA Saturn Dating Sim 'Sentimental Graffiti' Will Be Resurrected on PS5

Have you got game?Fans of obscure Japanese dating sims may be excited to learn that SEGA Saturn’s Sentimental Graffiti will be revived for the PS5 by Japanese dev Entergram.Originally released in 1998, this game sees you assume the role of Tanaka Ichirou, a student who moved around a lot during middle school, meeting a variety of different girls.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 18:45 Uhr
Newly Independent Devs Thank Xbox and Keep IP Rights to Their Games
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Newly Independent Devs Thank Xbox and Keep IP Rights to Their Games

Titles still belong to them.No longer part of the Microsoft first-party umbrella, Psychonauts 2 developer Double Fine and South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games have thanked the Xbox maker for the seven years under its wing.In addition, both teams confirm they have taken the IP rights to their games with them. Therefore, Double Fine still has control of Psychonauts, Keeper, and Kiln, while Compulsion Games remains the owner of We Happy Few and South of Midnight.Read the full article on pushsq

Push Square 06.07.2026 18:30 Uhr
Reaction: Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again
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Reaction: Sony Needs to Start Speaking to Us Again

Talk is cheap.A theme of this generation has been Sony’s communication – or lack thereof. I think this past week has proven that the firm’s approach is no longer fit for purpose.In the aftermath of its decision to kill physical games, it’s provided us with a few short sentences citing “consumer preferences”. It’s quit social media and doesn’t appear to be in any rush to return.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 18:00 Uhr
Guilty Gear Strive Shocks Players with Confirmation of a Second Guest Character
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Guilty Gear Strive Shocks Players with Confirmation of a Second Guest Character

Coming in winter 2026.Guilty Gear Strive raised eyebrows over the weekend with an announcement that took players — including myself — completely by surprise.Developer Arc System works confirmed that the fighter will be getting a second guest character, as part of the game's ongoing Season 5 offering.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 17:30 Uhr
PS Plus Premium Members Can Now Trial Saros, One of 2026's Best PS5 Games
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PS Plus Premium Members Can Now Trial Saros, One of 2026's Best PS5 Games

Carcosa beckons.If you've been on the fence about Housemarque's latest PS5 game, Saros, now's your opportunity to give it a shot.Those with an active PS Plus Premium membership can sample the game at no extra cost as part of their subscription with a newly-introduced game trial.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 17:00 Uhr
Bethesda Reducing Workforce, Refocusing on Its Biggest Franchises Amid Xbox Layoffs
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Bethesda Reducing Workforce, Refocusing on Its Biggest Franchises Amid Xbox Layoffs

Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, more.If you're keeping up, you'll know that Xbox has just announced sweeping layoffs across its business, eliminating more than 3,000 jobs over the next year and divesting several of its first-party studios.ZeniMax Media, which houses publisher Bethesda Softworks as well as numerous development studios, will feel some of the impact from this Xbox reset.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 16:00 Uhr
Despite Eliminating 15% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day
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Despite Eliminating 15% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day

"I know we can achieve this goal".Xbox wants to “entertain more than a billion people per day” as it moves forward with a dramatically downsized workforce.In a memo, CEO Asha Sharma said she “knows” the company can achieve this goal, and that today’s changes are part of a “bigger future for Xbox, not a smaller one”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 15:15 Uhr
Despite Eliminating 20% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day
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Despite Eliminating 20% of Its Workforce, Xbox Wants a Billion Players Per Day

"I know we can achieve this goal".Xbox wants to “entertain more than a billion people per day” as it moves forward with a dramatically downsized workforce.In a memo, CEO Asha Sharma said she “knows” the company can achieve this goal, and that today’s changes are part of a “bigger future for Xbox, not a smaller one”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 15:15 Uhr
There's a Reason Persona 4 Revival's Animated Cutscenes Look So Good
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There's a Reason Persona 4 Revival's Animated Cutscenes Look So Good

These things MAPPA.We've only seen glimpses of them, but the animated cutscenes in Persona 4 Revival look really high quality — and it turns out there's a good reason for that.Developer Atlus has confirmed that the scenes are crafted by MAPPA, the popular Japanese studio behind anime adaptations like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, the second season of Vinland Saga, and the fourth season of Attack on Titan.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 15:00 Uhr
Ghost of Tsushima's Upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Is Shaping Up to Be Something Special
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Ghost of Tsushima's Upcoming Crunchyroll Anime Is Shaping Up to Be Something Special

Posters revealed at Anime Expo.Sony subsidiary Crunchyroll made a slew of announcements at the Anime Expo in LA this weekend, but of most interest to PlayStation fans are these new posters for its forthcoming Ghost of Tsushima adaptation.A collaboration between PS Productions, Sony Music Entertainment, and Aniplex, the series promises to “translate the game’s signature samurai aesthetic into a visually compelling, cinematic experience”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 06.07.2026 14:30 Uhr