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Physical Game Fans, Beware: Digital Downloads Hit an Astonishing 85% on PS5, PS4 Last Quarter
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Physical Game Fans, Beware: Digital Downloads Hit an Astonishing 85% on PS5, PS4 Last Quarter

Boxed in.An astonishing 85% of PS5 and PS4 games were purchased digitally in Sony’s most recent financial quarter, which covered the three month period ending 31st March.That means the average for the financial year as a whole tallied 78%, an increase of 2% year-over-year and a record high for the brand.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 10.05.2026 01:00 Uhr
'Stop Ruining the Game': Helldivers 2 in Damage Control as User Reviews Hit 'Mostly Negative'
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'Stop Ruining the Game': Helldivers 2 in Damage Control as User Reviews Hit 'Mostly Negative'

Nerfdivers.The life of a live service game is punctuated by damage control – and Helldivers 2 has been no stranger to controversy since it exploded in 2024.The co-op shooter famously came under fire when Sony attempted to force PSN connectivity on the PC release, but there’s been no shortage of balance related mishaps along the way.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.05.2026 20:00 Uhr
Is It Almost Dragon Quest 12 Time? Pray to Yuji Horii and the Big Slime in the Sky
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Is It Almost Dragon Quest 12 Time? Pray to Yuji Horii and the Big Slime in the Sky

Livestream planned for this month.A 40th anniversary Dragon Quest livestream will take place later this month, on 27th May – and everyone’s praying for a Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate update.In a YouTube video which has since been delisted, series creator Yuji Horii confirmed:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.05.2026 19:30 Uhr
Game of the Month: Pragmata (April 2026)
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Game of the Month: Pragmata (April 2026)

As voted by you.Well, that one just flew by, didn't it? April seemed a bit back-loaded, with the likes of Saros — Sony's latest first-party exclusive — dropping on the final day, but in hindsight, it was a pretty strong month from the start.Aside from Housemarque's intense and enjoyably broody action-shooter, the other headline act was probably Pragmata, which went down extremely well with both reviewers and players.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.05.2026 19:00 Uhr
GTA 6 Fans Are Going Gaga Waiting for New Trailer, Believe PS5 Pre-Orders Could Start Next Week
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GTA 6 Fans Are Going Gaga Waiting for New Trailer, Believe PS5 Pre-Orders Could Start Next Week

Hopium overload.Can you believe it’s been over a year since GTA 6’s last trailer?Rockstar marches to the beat of its own drum, of course, and it doesn’t need to follow conventional marketing patterns. But a year with no real new information is unique – especially as the game was originally due out this month, on 26th May.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.05.2026 18:30 Uhr
PlayStation Urges PS4 Players to Upgrade to PS5 for GTA 6
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PlayStation Urges PS4 Players to Upgrade to PS5 for GTA 6

Emails and console messages sent out.PlayStation has begun encouraging its playerbase still on PS4 to upgrade to the PS5 so they can play GTA 6 this year.Emails have been sent to active GTA 5 players, and those using a PS4 who have wishlisted GTA 6 on the PS Store are receiving messages straight to their consoles, as documented on social media.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.05.2026 15:45 Uhr
Guide: These 8+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (4th-10th May)
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Guide: These 8+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (4th-10th May)

Directive 8020! Rugrats: Retro Rewind! Harvest Moon!Phew! Quality over quantity folks, and we do have a couple of interesting new PS5 games coming out next week.Specifically, the latest game from Until Dawn dev Supermassive Games has caught our eye: the sci-fi space horror effort Directive 8020. Look out for a review of that soon.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.05.2026 15:00 Uhr
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 632
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 632

Mixin' it up.Another busy week has come to a conclusion, and so it’s time to settle down with some good ol’ games. As always, we’ll go first, then it’s all over to you.Jamie O'NeillAnother read of Stephen's Scott Pilgrim EX Mini Review is in order, because as soon as I get home on Sunday night the seal on my physical copy of Scott Pilgrim EX from Limited Run Games is waiting to be broken.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.05.2026 11:00 Uhr
PlayStation's AI Push Raises a Bigger Question: Where Do You Draw the Line?
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PlayStation's AI Push Raises a Bigger Question: Where Do You Draw the Line?

AI don't know.In a presentation aimed at investors earlier today, PlayStation announced its intention to use AI to “deliver a cutting-edge entertainment experience” for its players.Unsurprisingly, its comments have already attracted significant blowback from some corners of social media, but it’s important to first reflect on what boss Hideaki Nishino actually said.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 09.05.2026 01:00 Uhr
The Anime of Elden Ring Dev's Secret Best Game Hits Japanese Theatres in September
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The Anime of Elden Ring Dev's Secret Best Game Hits Japanese Theatres in September

No word on global date yet.If you ask us, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is in the argument for FromSoftware's finest work, and its upcoming anime adaptation looks great too.It's now been announced that the anime, named Sekiro: No Defeat, will make its debut in Japan, where it'll be available to watch over a three-week theatrical release.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.05.2026 22:00 Uhr
Third Patch for Starfield PS5 Crashing Issues Coming Next Week
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Third Patch for Starfield PS5 Crashing Issues Coming Next Week

Bethesda still on the job.Bethesda has a third update for Starfield on PS5 (and this time also on Xbox Series X|S and PC) to push live next week, the RPG company confirmed.A social media post late this Friday afternoon speaks to the patch addressing "multiple crash and stability issues and several gameplay fixes", with the full list of tweaks and changes set to be shared when it's available to download. The crashing problems hindering the PS5 version of Starfield have been the subject of the stu

Push Square 08.05.2026 21:00 Uhr
Hands On: Leon Must Die Forever Isn't Worth Going Back to RE Requiem For
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Hands On: Leon Must Die Forever Isn't Worth Going Back to RE Requiem For

But it's free, so no harm done.Resident Evil has a storied history with mini games, from the Tofu mode of Resident Evil 2 on PS1 right the way through to the fan-favourite Mercenaries add-on that's shipped with multiple instalments.Almost every mainline title is treated to its own spin-off from the main game, and now Resident Evil Requiem has one: a free PS5 update adds the flamboyantly named Leon Must Die Forever.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.05.2026 20:00 Uhr
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Share of the Week: Celebrate

Last week, we asked you to share moments of celebration from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: call_me_xavii shares a Nora celebration in Horizon Zero Dawn: Remastered. leenc90 shares Alicia and Hugo headed into a celebration in town in A Plague Tale: Requiem

PlayStation Blog 08.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
Is Bungie Sony's Worst Ever Acquisition After $765 Million Write-Down?
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Is Bungie Sony's Worst Ever Acquisition After $765 Million Write-Down?

Marathon under the microscope.Sony has reported an eye-watering $765 million impairment loss on Bungie, raising the question: is this the platform holder’s worst ever acquisition?This includes a $204 million impairment loss late last year, meaning the value of the developer has plummeted since its $3.6 billion purchase in 2022.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.05.2026 18:00 Uhr
PlayStation's Lofty Preservation Efforts 'Not Stopping Anytime Soon'
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PlayStation's Lofty Preservation Efforts 'Not Stopping Anytime Soon'

Senior engineer shares work with Sony suits.We've known for a good while now that Sony has established a team within PlayStation that's specifically concerned with preservation.Spearheaded by Garrett Fredley (Senior Build Engineer, IP Preservation), the team's work is predominantly about archiving PlayStation's historical games and related materials.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.05.2026 17:00 Uhr
God of War Boss Cory Barlog Appears Furious After PS5 Game Leak
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God of War Boss Cory Barlog Appears Furious After PS5 Game Leak

"Totally support that".God of War director Cory Barlog is not happy – and it looks like it’s the leaks of his upcoming PS5 adventure that have really soured his mood.Recently it was revealed by reliable rumourmonger NateTheHate that Santa Monica Studio’s next game will be a new story set in the God of War universe, starring Kratos’ late wife Faye.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.05.2026 16:00 Uhr
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Brand-New Hit PS5 Adventure Game Already Discounted on PS Store

A PS5 adventure game that launched just yesterday has already received its first PS Store deal, and we highly recommend grabbing it. Award-winning studio Beethoven & Dinosaur’s 90s adventure Mixtape has received a PS Plus exclusive discount courtesy of Sony and publisher Annapurna Interactive. PS5 adventure game Mixtape offering limited-time launch PS Store deal PS […] The post Brand-New Hit PS5 Adventure Game Already Discounted on PS Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.05.2026 15:21 Uhr
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Upcoming Batman PS5 Game Looks Fantastic, Out in 2 Weeks

In case you missed it, PS5 is getting a gorgeous new Batman game very soon, and its previews have been very positive. Developed by Traveller’s Tales, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has also dropped a new launch trailer that has fans excited. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight PS5 releasing sooner than […] The post Upcoming Batman PS5 Game Looks Fantastic, Out in 2 Weeks appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.05.2026 15:02 Uhr
Leon Must Die Forever Is Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game, Out Now on PS5
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Leon Must Die Forever Is Resident Evil Requiem's New Mini Game, Out Now on PS5

Time attack mode can be downloaded now.Capcom has revealed and released its promised new mini game for Resident Evil Requiem. Available to download now on PS5, it is named Leon Must Die Forever. It takes the shape of a time attack mode where Leon needs to work his way through stages and make use of enhancer abilities while racing against the clock.We'll share some hands-on impressions later in the day, but you could get a quick taste for the mode in the video below:Read the full article on pushs

Push Square 08.05.2026 15:00 Uhr
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PS5 Getting Intriguing Action & Adventure Games, Out Soon

Several new PS5 action and adventure games were showcased this week that are worth keeping an eye on, some of which are out very soon. Without further ado, here’s what’s coming and when. All promising new PS5 action and adventure games announced this week Do note that not all games listed below strictly fall under […] The post PS5 Getting Intriguing Action & Adventure Games, Out Soon appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.05.2026 14:41 Uhr
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Capcom 2026 PS5 GOTY Contender Drops Awesome Free Update

Following a leak, Capcom has surprise dropped a free PS5 update for one of its 2026 Game of the Year contenders. Resident Evil Requiem fans now have another reason to jump back into the game, as it has received a brand-new minigame mode that guarantees hours upon hours of action. Resident Evil Requiem’s free Leon […] The post Capcom 2026 PS5 GOTY Contender Drops Awesome Free Update appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PlayStation LifeStyle 08.05.2026 14:06 Uhr
'Human Creativity Must Remain at the Centre': Sony Talks AI within PlayStation
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'Human Creativity Must Remain at the Centre': Sony Talks AI within PlayStation

AI "not a replacement for artists or creators".During a Q&A session following the release of its latest financial results, Sony and PlayStation's top brass have outlined plans for the use of AI technology within the business.It seems that the through-line guiding the company's approach is that AI should serve as a tool to aid creators and make certain processes more efficient, rather than replacing staff.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Push Square 08.05.2026 14:00 Uhr