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Mixtape (PS5) Review: An Interactive John Hughes Movie

Annapurna Interactive has a reputation for publishing elevated indie games that often feature a few big-name talents. Their latest release, Mixtape, puts the publisher’s additional resources to use in two distinct ways: a gorgeous art style that is reminiscent of stop-motion animation and a killer licensed soundtrack that couldn’t have been cheap. It all results […] The post Mixtape (PS5) Review: An Interactive John Hughes Movie appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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PS5, PS4 Getting Reboot of Acclaimed PSP, PS3 Sci-Fi Game

PS5 and PS4 are getting a surprise reboot of an acclaimed PSP, PS3 sci-fi game that was also ported to the PS Vita. Steins;Gate originally launched in 2009, but it wasn’t available on any PlayStation platform until 2011. The reboot will first launch in Japan, followed by a Western release in 2026. Steins;Gate Reboot brings […] The post PS5, PS4 Getting Reboot of Acclaimed PSP, PS3 Sci-Fi Game appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Promising PS5 Action Game Featuring Snoop Dogg Out in 2026

Sega has dropped some fresh details, a new trailer, and a release date window for its promising upcoming PS5 action adventure game. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Stranger Than Heaven is a Yakuza series origin story spanning five decades. The game’s cast includes Snoop Dogg. PS5 action adventure game Stranger Than Heaven looks fantastic […] The post Promising PS5 Action Game Featuring Snoop Dogg Out in 2026 appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Wuthering Waves Is Giving Away Rebecca for Free in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab on PS5
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Wuthering Waves Is Giving Away Rebecca for Free in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab on PS5

Joining alongside Lucy in June.Wuthering Waves’ highly anticipated Cyberpunk: Edgerunners collaboration will get underway in June – and you’ll be getting 5-Star Resonator Rebecca for free!The crossover with CD Projekt RED’s wildly popular anime spin-off was confirmed well over a year ago, but this is our first look at both Lucy and Rebecca in the gacha game’s engine.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PSA: PlayStation’s Big Days of Play 2026 Sales Event Starts Soon

Players who are reeling from recent price hikes or simply looking for great deals should prepare for the annual PlayStation Days of Play 2026 sales and community event. Sony’s biggest promotion of the year will kick off within a few weeks at the earliest, bringing discounts on video games, subscriptions like PS Plus, hardware, accessories, […] The post PSA: PlayStation’s Big Days of Play 2026 Sales Event Starts Soon appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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No PS Store Deals for the First Time in Ages, Players Confused

If you’ve been visiting PlayStation LifeStyle, you’re probably aware that we share hand-picked PS Store deals and discounts with our readers daily. Well, we won’t be doing that today because, for the first time in what feels like eons, the PS Store isn’t running any sale or promotion — ending a long-running streak of overlapping […] The post No PS Store Deals for the First Time in Ages, Players Confused appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Pragmata Success Continues, Now at Two Million Copies Sold
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Pragmata Success Continues, Now at Two Million Copies Sold

Newest milestone achieved in 16 days.Capcom's latest new IP Pragmata continues to go from strength to strength, as the publisher has confirmed the game's sales now sit at over two million units. It managed to hit the new sales milestone in the 16 days following its 17th April 2026 launch.The long-in-development game already appears to be considered a success within Capcom, as executives have recently highlighted it as an IP to explore in the future, suggesting a sequel could be on the cards. Eve

Unannounced XCOM-Like Worms Game Unveiled in Leaked Footage, Screenshots
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Unannounced XCOM-Like Worms Game Unveiled in Leaked Footage, Screenshots

How will they worm out of this one?The Worms series has been around for a long time, and even though it's not as prevalent as it used to be, Team 17 is still keeping the franchise alive on PS5.It appears as though the studio is working on a new Worms title, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but if this leak is to be believed, it's steering things in a new direction.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 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 April, Pragmata landed as the top downloaded game in  the top the Asia charts, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes debuted on the PS VR2 charts, and NTE made an appearance on free-to-play. Check out the full […]

PS Store's Deals Section Missing as PS5 Breaks Its Streak of Constant Sales
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PS Store's Deals Section Missing as PS5 Breaks Its Streak of Constant Sales

And it feels weird.As has become the norm in the digital age, PlayStation's PS Store has at least one sale going on at any given time — or, that's typically true, at least.A new sale was expected to begin today, 7th May 2026, but this has failed to materialise at the time of writing, which is highly unusual.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Feature: 'One of the Biggest Suprises of the Year': Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Opens with Stronger Than Expected Reviews
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Feature: 'One of the Biggest Suprises of the Year': Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Opens with Stronger Than Expected Reviews

Fatality.If you’re like us, then you’ll have a deep appreciation for 1995’s iconic Mortal Kombat movie.The 2021 reboot, directed by Simon McQuoid, couldn’t really capture the same campy energy – but its sequel, starring Karl Urban as washed-up movie action star Johnny Cage, looks like it’s off to a much stronger start.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Feature: 'One of the Biggest Surprises of the Year': Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Opens with Stronger Than Expected Reviews
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Feature: 'One of the Biggest Surprises of the Year': Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Opens with Stronger Than Expected Reviews

Fatality.If you’re like us, then you’ll have a deep appreciation for 1995’s iconic Mortal Kombat movie.The 2021 reboot, directed by Simon McQuoid, couldn’t really capture the same campy energy – but its sequel, starring Karl Urban as washed-up movie action star Johnny Cage, looks like it’s off to a much stronger start.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Japanese Devs Think It May Be Impossible for Them to Make a Game Like NTE on PS5
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Japanese Devs Think It May Be Impossible for Them to Make a Game Like NTE on PS5

"There's simply not enough time".With its anime character designs and references to real-life locations like Akihabara, newly released PS5 gacha phenomenon NTE is as Japanese as a game can be. But it’s made by Chinese dev Hotta Studio, under the Perfect World umbrella.This has prompted plenty of consternation within Japanese development circles: why can’t Japan make an open world game like this?Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Stranger Than Heaven Is a Yakuza Series Origin Story, Out on PS5 This Winter
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Stranger Than Heaven Is a Yakuza Series Origin Story, Out on PS5 This Winter

Gameplay details revealed.Many Yakuza fans were thinking it, and now it's been confirmed: the mysterious Stranger Than Heaven is in fact an origin story for the series, in which the pivotal Tojo Clan is founded.The game's story spans 50 years, and you'll be playing as the same character — Makoto Daito — throughout. RGG Studio's deep dive, which we've embedded below, has all the details.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Arcade Classic Arkanoid Hits the Bricks on PS5, PS4 Very Soon
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Arcade Classic Arkanoid Hits the Bricks on PS5, PS4 Very Soon

Arcade Archives strikes again.Hamster Corporation is back at it with another Arcade Archives release, and this next one is a beloved Taito classic — Arkanoid.It releases on PS5 (Arcade Archives 2) and PS4 (Arcade Archives) tomorrow, 7th May 2026, and brings the brick-breaking action in a faithful reproduction.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'We're Definitely Pursuing Another Mortal Kombat': Ed Boon Speaks Amid Injustice 3 Rumours
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'We're Definitely Pursuing Another Mortal Kombat': Ed Boon Speaks Amid Injustice 3 Rumours

"We've got a lot of great announcements coming".With the Mortal Kombat 2 movie debuting in US theatres later this week, we doubt series creator Ed Boon was ever going to shy away from new games in the franchise. But it’s interesting to hear him confirm a new project as Injustice 3 rumours heat up.Speaking with Collider, via IGN, here’s what he said:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Forza Horizon 6's Soundtrack Leans into Japan with BABYMETAL, YOASOBI
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Forza Horizon 6's Soundtrack Leans into Japan with BABYMETAL, YOASOBI

Sounds as good as it looks.In this age of Spotify integration, game soundtracks perhaps don’t have the same impact they used to. Like, those original Tony Hawk titles on PS1 were taste-defining, right? That doesn’t happen so much anymore.Still, we’d hoped with its Japanese sandbox setting that Forza Horizon 6 would include some kick-ass music, and we’re particularly stoked to see the inclusion of kawaii metal group BABYMETAL and YOASOBI.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

'I'm Tired of Games That Are Too Big': Open World RPG Dawnwalker Doesn't Want to Waste Your Time
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'I'm Tired of Games That Are Too Big': Open World RPG Dawnwalker Doesn't Want to Waste Your Time

Fangs very much.Are you sick of games that are just a bit too big and bloated for their own good? Well, The Blood of Dawnwalker will hopefully appeal to your tastes, as its creative director shares a similar opinion.Speaking to GamesRadar, Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz — who previously worked as lead quest designer on both The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 at CD Projekt Red, it should be noted — reveals that he's a huge fan of more focused settings that better reflect a player's actions.Read the full art

Mina the Hollower Finally Has a PS5 Release Date, and It's Very Soon
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Mina the Hollower Finally Has a PS5 Release Date, and It's Very Soon

So close.After going gold late last month, Mina the Hollower finally has a PS5 release date: 29th May. The hotly anticipated GBC-style action adventure will cost just $19.99.Yacht Club Games has been working on this one for what feels like an eternity, after it was officially announced back in 2022.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data Emerges
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Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data Emerges

Arjun 'avin a laugh?Sales numbers for video games aren't often made public unless they hit major milestones or are particularly impressive; otherwise, we're relying on charts and estimates to try and glean how well a game is selling.That's where we are with Saros, Sony's latest first-party PS5 game that officially launched a few days ago, on 30th April 2026.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

May 2026 PS Plus Premium Game Has Already Been Confirmed
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May 2026 PS Plus Premium Game Has Already Been Confirmed

There'll be a Time Crisis this month.Sony is due to announce the lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games for May 2026 next week, on 13th May 2026, with a view to making them available on the 19th. However, due to a State of Play livestream from a few months back, the Classic title Sony will have to offer won't actually be a surprise.There is a decent chance you'll have forgotten the news by now, so as a reminder, light gun game Time Crisis is your PS Plus Premium release for May 2026.R

MindsEye Saga Hits a New Low as Mass Layoffs Cripple PS5 Flop's 'Comeback'
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MindsEye Saga Hits a New Low as Mass Layoffs Cripple PS5 Flop's 'Comeback'

Break A Rocket Boy.Just when you thought MindsEye couldn't become much more of an unmitigated disaster, fresh reports say that developer Build A Rocket Boy has just laid off roughly 170 employees.It's a massive number that apparently brings the studio's total headcount down to around 80 people, according to Kotaku sources.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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PlayStation Store: April 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 April, Pragmata landed in the top three on the US charts, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes debuted on the PS VR2 charts, and NTE made an appearance on free-to-play. Check out the full listings below. What […]

GOTY Candidate Pragmata Gets Even Better Visuals on PS5 Pro with New Patch
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GOTY Candidate Pragmata Gets Even Better Visuals on PS5 Pro with New Patch

You did good, Diana.Pragmata already looked and played best on Sony’s gussied-up PS5 Pro hardware, but now it’s been given an extra little bump.You may recall from original reporting, via Digital Foundry, that the supercharged system was using PSSR2 to upscale from an 864p internal resolution up to 4K.Read the full article on pushsquare.com