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Advert-mantium.We're less than a month away from the launch of Marvel's Wolverine, the next major superhero action title from Insomniac Games, and it's going to be tough to avoid it during this period.Not only have there been a handful of previews lately, but it seems Sony and Marvel are firing up the marketing machine in a pretty major way.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

"An all-new game mode".I really enjoyed Marvel Cosmic Invasion last year, and I’ve been looking for an excuse to replay it. (I didn’t end up going back for Cyclops and The Thing, released as DLC earlier this year.)But it looks like there’ll be ample incentive to return this fall in the form of a new major expansion: The Siege of Castle Doom.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Getting the band back together.You may recall that the Tekken 8 development team has lost a couple of heavyweights in recent times, following on from ongoing struggles to manage the fighting game in the months after its launch.The most notable departure was that of Katsuhiro Harada, a producer and director that's been involved with the legendary series since its inception.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Another reason to tune in to Gamescom Opening Night Live.It still boggles my mind that I’ve gone hands-on with Ananta, NetEase’s wildly ambitious anime open world.The free-to-play effort – planned for PS5 – is one of the most extraordinary productions I’ve played in recent memory, blending a dizzying array of different gameplay elements. (A recent closed beta even confirmed a soccer minigame.)Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Order of the Sinking Star dated.If you've been wondering what comes next from the team behind Braid and The Witness, the answer is a vast puzzle game named Order of the Sinking Star, which has been in the works for 10 years.It was announced for PS5 just a few weeks ago, but publisher Arc Games and developer Thekla have now revealed the game's release date: 8th October, 2026.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Say goodbye to Toy Story and Shadowrun.Your latest lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games is available now (or just some of them if you live in the UK, USA, or Japan), which is also the signal for next month's selection of PS Plus game removals to be confirmed.There are seven titles due for removal on 15th September 2026, and the list also happens to include some games on PS Plus Premium, which is rare for these removal lists. Here's what's leaving:Read the full article on pushsquare.

Coming to terms.You'll never hear me say a bad word about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter — it's a truly excellent remake and RPG in general — but it did ship with one undeniable issue.Indeed, the game's English localisation was just a little bit off. Certain terms that were established in other Trails games were essentially reworked with more literal translations, leading to discrepancies in the script.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

A soulslike with shotguns.Mortal Shell 2 is an expanded soulslike sequel that packs a lot into a focused experience. It took me just 30 hours to roll credits, but across that time I explored multiple biomes, fought dozens of bosses, and delved into an abundance of dungeons.From the outset, I think there's so much about Mortal Shell 2 that feels like your standard soulslike fare. You have tough combat, an interconnected maze of a setting, and a hands-off approach. But the game has some sparks of

Recommended games going cheap.PS Store's latest sale has begun, and this time it's called Ready, Set, Play.The offer runs from now through to 26th August, 2026, and as always, it includes thousands of PS5 and PS4 games with reduced prices.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Full lineup outside of UK, USA, and Japan.A wave of new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium titles is now live for subscribers, as detailed in last week's monthly update. The full lineup for August 2026 is available for most members now, but those in the UK, USA, and Japan only get access to four of the 10 today.Sony is continuing to split the lineup across multiple weeks in these three territories, so here's what's on offer today:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Zero'd.The dedicated Phantom Blade Zero State of Play broadcast has come and gone, and there was no mention whatsoever of a playable demo hitting PS5.This is despite reports of the demo popping up on the PS Store last week. Many assumed that an official demo reveal and release was all but guaranteed for this showcase.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Fun time blades hero.It's time for a fresh look at the very promising action game Phantom Blade Zero in Sony's latest State of Play. Taking a deep dive into the gameplay of this stylish wuxia action title, we're in for about 20 minutes of brand new footage, and there could be some other news (like a demo?) thrown in for good measure.The State of Play begins at 7pm PDT / 10pm EDT / 3am BST / 4am CEST, and you can watch it below alongside our live chat.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Dates, times, and what to expect.Sony's latest State of Play is very nearly here, and this time, it's focusing wholly on a single game: Phantom Blade Zero.The Chinese action game has looked extremely promising for a long time now, and as it approaches its October launch date, developer S-GAME has prepared a new showing of its stylish action title.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

"Discs used to happen on PS5".It's now been well over a month since Sony's shock announcement, in which it confirmed that it would no longer be manufacturing discs for PlayStation platforms starting from January 2028.The immediate backlash was strong to say the least, and although the outrage has certainly started to dissipate across the last few weeks, Sony's numerous social media accounts are still being bombarded with criticism, regardless of what the company's posting about.Read the full art

Bring Her Back.For over a decade now, the Ukrainian developer Frogwares has been expanding and improving its Mind Palace mechanic. A feature that connects clues and forms conclusions, it’s spearheaded all the recent Sherlock Holmes games and The Sinking City — a solid set of investigative titles.It’s probably what the studio is best known for, so to throw most of that work out and go in a new direction for The Sinking City 2 represents a bold move.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Codename Magellan.It's a bit scary to think about, but there must be dozens of dream game projects that get shut down each year that we'll simply never know about.In a rare example of an unannounced, cancelled game becoming public knowledge, it's emerged that Echtra Games, closed in 2025, was working on a big Star Wars action RPG, alongside the developer of Star Wars: Hunters.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

When will PS6 come out?Many PlayStation players will tell you that the PS5 generation feels like it's barely gotten started, but we're nearly six years in; traditionally, the next console should be on the horizon.Apparently, though, it might not be as close as you'd expect.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Dates, times, and what to expect.When is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026? It's that time once again, when Geoff Keighley awakens for his second annual show of the year: Gamescom Opening Night Live, getting the massive German expo started with a bang.What are all the details, then? When exactly can you tune in to watch the show, and what's gonna be there? In this guide, we're providing you with all the details you need before the showcase begins.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Arriving on 20th August.Fortnite’s big gaming celebration season arrives this week, on 20th August – but there’ll be no Sony characters involved.While the platform holder has shared Kratos and Aloy with the title in the past, neither feature at all in this trailer for Override.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

"She was an incredible light".Hayden Panettiere, best known for shows like Heroes and Nashville, has tragically passed away aged just 36-years-old.The US actress will be remembered among PlayStation fans for her role in PS4 horror game Until Dawn, alongside other high-profile stars like Rami Malek.Read the full article on pushsquare.com