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Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (June 2026)
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Poll: Vote for Your PS5 Game of the Month (June 2026)

Decide Push Square's GOTM.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 04.07.2026 14:00 Uhr
Guide: These 15+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (6th-12th July)
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Guide: These 15+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (6th-12th July)

Assassin's Creed! College Football! Sword Art Online!I’m hesitant to say the release schedule is going wild next week, but there’s no doubt we’re getting a lot more PS5 games as we move into July.The highlight is obvious: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced will be a must for most PS5 owners.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 04.07.2026 11:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 640
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 640

And try to breathe.Phew! What a week, huh? Many of you may not feel like switching on your PS5 this weekend – that’s understandable – but remember a good gaming session always has the power to make you feel better.Aaron BayneI'm still slowly chipping away at BioShock 2, but I may also check out Empulse this weekend.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 04.07.2026 09:00 Uhr
Sony Will Have Capacity to Continue Manufacturing Some Game Discs Beyond 2028 Cut-Off Date
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Sony Will Have Capacity to Continue Manufacturing Some Game Discs Beyond 2028 Cut-Off Date

Re-orders will be available for existing games.Call it copium, but a small window of opportunity for Sony to reverse its decision on physical discs has opened.A letter to publishers from the platform holder reveals they “will still be able to place re-orders for existing PlayStation disc games” after the January 2028 cut-off date.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 04.07.2026 00:00 Uhr
PS5 Disc Drives Limited to One Per Order, Sony Acknowledges High Demand
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PS5 Disc Drives Limited to One Per Order, Sony Acknowledges High Demand

You couldn't make it up.Honestly, if you don’t laugh you’ll cry.Sony is limiting sales of PS5’s optional disc drive accessory to one per person on its PS Direct store, citing “high demand”.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 03.07.2026 19:30 Uhr
I'm Confident This Alice in Wonderland Rougelike Was Made for Me
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I'm Confident This Alice in Wonderland Rougelike Was Made for Me

One of the only other November releases.Those of you who read my recent piece on Alice: Madness Returns will know I’m a little bit obsessed with the Lewis Carroll novel.So while I don’t think CRYMELIGHT would have caught my attention under ordinary circumstances, you can bet your last macaron I’m all over this bishoujo roguelike.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 03.07.2026 19:15 Uhr
I'm Confident This Alice in Wonderland Roguelike Was Made for Me
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I'm Confident This Alice in Wonderland Roguelike Was Made for Me

One of the only other November releases.Those of you who read my recent piece on Alice: Madness Returns will know I’m a little bit obsessed with the Lewis Carroll novel.So while I don’t think CRYMELIGHT would have caught my attention under ordinary circumstances, you can bet your last macaron I’m all over this bishoujo roguelike.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 03.07.2026 19:15 Uhr
Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports Updated as Fans Await July Releases
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Call of Duty: Black Ops PS5 Ports Updated as Fans Await July Releases

Launching this month, but when?The new PlayStation ports of the first two Call of Duty: Black Ops games are slated to release at some point this month and fans have been eager these past few days to know exactly when.Some thought they'd be part of the month's PS Plus Essential lineup, since exact release dates weren't attached to them yet. Instead, it was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on offer (which is an excellent multiplayer offering nowadays).Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 03.07.2026 18:30 Uhr
'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

Push Square 03.07.2026 18:00 Uhr
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

Push Square 03.07.2026 17:00 Uhr
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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 […]

PlayStation Blog 03.07.2026 16:00 Uhr
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

Push Square 03.07.2026 16:00 Uhr
'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

Push Square 03.07.2026 15:00 Uhr
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 MĂ©lenchon 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

Push Square 03.07.2026 14:30 Uhr
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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. […]

PlayStation Blog 03.07.2026 14:07 Uhr
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

Push Square 03.07.2026 14:00 Uhr
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

Push Square 03.07.2026 13:30 Uhr
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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.

PlayStation LifeStyle 03.07.2026 13:04 Uhr
'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

Push Square 03.07.2026 13:00 Uhr
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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.

PlayStation LifeStyle 03.07.2026 12:43 Uhr
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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.

PlayStation LifeStyle 03.07.2026 12:15 Uhr
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

Push Square 03.07.2026 11:00 Uhr