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Sony is bringing QSSR AI upscaling to base PS5 consoles through Marvel’s Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei, improving detail and image stability.
Naughty Dog has confirmed two early-stage projects that will expand The Last of Us canon beyond Part I and Part II, without revealing their formats.
A new PS5 jailbreak reportedly works on nearly every firmware version, raising fresh piracy concerns for Sony and owners of recently purchased consoles.
GTA 6 appears set to capture Florida through fictional landmarks rather than include a direct Disney World parody, although Disney-inspired details may remain.
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida believes Sony should extend the PS5 generation as rising hardware prices reduce the appeal of frequent upgrades.
Valor Mortis combines first-person gunplay, brutal Soulslike sword fighting and supernatural abilities in a plague-ravaged version of Napoleonic Europe.
Rockstar’s $399.99 GTA 6 Vice City Collection includes 11 themed merchandise items, but buyers still need to purchase the game separately.
A dispute over a PS5 hypervisor exploit has ended one researcher’s Linux project and left the future of PS5 modding uncertain.
Marvel’s Wolverine’s no-fail QTEs are not inherently bad. The real problem is that missed inputs rarely create meaningful visual, narrative or gameplay consequences.
Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw 2: Back2Back, with familiar zombie-slaying action, new movement tricks and an early demo that needs polish.
A Twitch CEO has suggested GTA 6 multiplayer will launch in 2027, potentially only months after Rockstar’s scheduled November 2026 release.
Control Resonant expands Remedy’s paranormal action series with an open world and melee combat, but loses the distinctive atmosphere that made the original compelling.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is expected to reach about 200GB, meaning its physical edition will include one disc and require a substantial download.
Alinea Analytics estimates Marvel’s Wolverine sold around 1.9 million copies in three days, making it the PS5’s sixth highest-grossing 2026 release.
Marvel’s Wolverine leads Sony’s 2026 sales despite criticism, with estimated revenue of $130 million and stronger early performance than other PlayStation releases.
A bizarre bathroom sign in Marvel’s Wolverine sparked AI rumours, but Insomniac says the image is simply a UV map bug awaiting a fix.
Insomniac hints that feedback about Marvel’s Wolverine, including its unavoidable scent trails, may lead to changes after launch.
Insomniac says Marvel’s Wolverine updates will respond to fan feedback, with controversial scent trails emerging as a major focus of criticism.
New social-media artwork from Travis Scott, Keith Richards and more artists hints at a massive GTA 6 soundtrack ahead of its November launch.
Marvel’s Wolverine offers two striking cartoon costumes, but their bright cel-shaded designs clash badly with Logan’s violent story and most serious scenes.
God of War Laufey arrives in February 2027 with Sony under pressure, as Marvel’s Wolverine raises questions about PlayStation’s blockbuster formula.
The latest GTA 6 previews answer some major gameplay questions, but customisation, PC timing, online play, casting and alligator ownership remain uncertain.
Marvel’s Wolverine stands out for its detailed combat damage, distinctive costume destruction and unexpectedly meticulous depiction of Logan’s body hair.
Track every Marvel’s Wolverine suit, claw design, material cost and unlock requirement, from starting outfits to Nightmare Gauntlet rewards.
Find all 20 whisky bottle collectibles in Marvel’s Wolverine with this mission-by-mission guide, including routes, bottle names and the final reward.
GTA 6 appears ready to make stealing cars a deeper activity, with vehicle security, electronic keys, trackers, valuation tools and fences for stolen vehicles.
Marvel’s Wolverine has received a lukewarm critical response, putting Sony’s remarkable 11-year Game of the Year nomination streak in serious danger.
Sony may be gaming’s public-relations villain in 2026, but PlayStation’s hardware lead and GTA 6 revenue could still deliver a decisive win.
GTA 6 DualSense pre-orders overwhelmed PlayStation Direct, while retailer stock shifted quickly and eBay listings climbed as high as $195.
Marvel’s Wolverine has earned a respectable but muted critical response, making Insomniac’s superhero adventure Sony’s lowest-rated first-party PS5 release so far.
GTA 6’s six-hour Netflix preview generated about 100,000 sign-ups, but the campaign ranked third among the platform’s biggest subscriber surges of the year.
The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother turns palace intrigue into an investigation adventure with original mysteries, crafting and exploration.
Marvel’s Wolverine is facing criticism over excessive navigation cues, including Jean Grey’s unremovable “fart gas” trail and its tightly controlled level design.
Chronoscript: The Endless End blends hand-drawn pages, vampire fiction and Hollow Knight-inspired action into a striking Metroidvania adventure for 2026.
Marvel’s Wolverine spoilers are spreading online, reportedly revealing boss fights, unlockables and the ending as Insomniac’s PS5 launch approaches.
From Astro Bot and Baldur’s Gate 3 to Hades 2 and Alan Wake 2, these are the standout PS5 games across every major genre.
Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are resisting gamer lawsuits seeking tariff refunds, arguing customers received consoles at advertised prices without proven losses.
ArenaNet is redesigning Guild Wars 3 around responsive combat, seamless multiplayer and meaningful progress for players with limited free time.
Maneater 2 sends a new shark into Neptune’s Kingdom, an extravagant water park hiding genetic experiments, mutant creatures and spectacular underwater battles.
Sony has unveiled black and white GTA 6 DualSense controllers with palm-tree engravings, pink controls and a colour-shifting finish ahead of November’s launch.
Sony has announced a limited-edition GTA 6 DualSense controller for PS5, featuring Vice City styling and launching with the game on 19 November 2026.
Sony’s September 2026 State of Play delivered release dates, new trailers and updates for Final Fantasy, Wolverine, Ghost of Yōtei and more.
Square Enix has confirmed Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will conclude the remake trilogy on 8 April 2027, with new systems, airship exploration and returning characters.
Until Dawn 2 arrives on PlayStation 5 in January 2027, sending a ghost-hunting YouTube crew into a remote island nightmare packed with deadly choices.
Sony’s latest State of Play featured new announcements, but PS5 disc protests, Destiny 3 demands and a controversial harassment policy dominated the conversation.
GTA 6 comparisons with GTA 5 highlight major advances in lighting, character detail, crowd density, draw distance and animation ahead of release.
Sony says PS5 hardware sales are no longer the main priority, with PlayStation Plus subscriptions and spending from existing players taking centre stage.
Naughty Dog has finished motion-capture filming for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, but the PS5 sci-fi adventure’s release timing remains uncertain.
Sony’s PS5 live TV service brings free ad-supported movies, anime, sport, news and creator programming to US consoles at launch.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 delivers satisfying co-op shooting and flexible classes, but repetitive missions, weak writing and launch problems limit its appeal.
Find the Australian and worldwide launch times for The Blood of Dawnwalker on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, plus preload details.
Sony’s new harassment policy includes wording that PS5 disc protesters fear could target persistent complaints, with customer-service restrictions and legal action possible.
GTA 6’s nearly 27-minute Netflix showcase attracted 31.1 million viewers, topped film charts in 87 countries and passed 17 million YouTube views.
Find the Australian release time for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, plus a complete global schedule and the bonuses included with each edition.
A GTA 6 preview reportedly revealed a random jewellery robbery that Rockstar developers had never encountered during months of testing.
Unauthorised GTA 6 clips reportedly show an exotic dance club, a nudist town and possible Lucia footage ahead of the game’s planned November launch.
Sony’s latest “Only On PS5” video reinforces its apparent retreat from PC ports, while rising console costs and digital ownership concerns add pressure.
Marvel’s Wolverine director Mike Daly explains how the major Insomniac breach affected the studio, while confirming the game’s goals remained unchanged.
Marvel’s Wolverine drew intense online criticism after its preview, prompting Insomniac’s James Stevenson to question social media’s negativity feedback loops.
Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine keeps Logan centre stage, combining brutal combat, mutant encounters, pre-X-Men storytelling and optional memory challenges on PlayStation 5.
Insomniac explains why Wolverine’s suit repairs itself: practical gameplay concerns, cinematic presentation and detailed but temporary combat damage.
Ghost of Yotei’s Complete Edition adds the Echoes of Sekigahara story expansion, Most Wanted roguelike mode and free updates for existing players.
Ghost of Yōtei: Echoes of Sekigahara launches October 1 with new story missions, a roguelike survival mode, fresh gear and a free owner update.
Phantom Blade Zero pre-orders are now live digitally, but the absence of a disc edition has left fans questioning whether S-Game plans a physical release.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 players are disabling swing assist after Brand New Day, discovering that free-swinging through New York is harder than expected.
Sony’s Marvel’s Wolverine hardware includes a Battle Yellow PS5 Digital Edition, matching DualSense and silver Adamantium accessories.
Sony’s Marvel’s Wolverine PS5 bundle launches without a disc drive, with Battle Yellow and Adamantium-themed hardware, separate covers and published multi-currency pricing.
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says higher PS5 and Xbox prices are undesirable, but expects GTA 6 demand and console supply to remain strong.
New PS5 packaging reportedly warns that newly released PlayStation games will be digital-only from January 2028, while older discs remain playable.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls can become stuck after language selection. Waiting for the PlayStation 5 download to reach 100% may help bypass the error.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has launched on PC amid reports of heavy resource use, Linux difficulties, low Steam reviews and uncertain performance improvements.
Find the Australian release time for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, plus the complete 20-character launch roster for PS5 and Windows PC.
A reported PS5 box warning echoes Sony’s plan to end disc production in 2028, but the packaging image remains unverified.
Halo: Campaign Evolved has struggled on PS5, while unchanged Black Ops ports have attracted millions of PlayStation players and huge sales.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has pushed players back towards the modern PlayStation games, with all three recent titles enjoying renewed attention.
Marvel’s Wolverine receives an M rating for graphic violence, strong language, drug references and brief partial nudity ahead of its PlayStation 5 release.
Remedy says Control Resonant’s main experience should take around 30 hours, with a completionist run expected to reach approximately 50 hours.
Game Freak steps beyond Pokémon with Beast of Reincarnation, an ambitious action adventure set in a devastated future version of Japan.
Sony says it has enough memory to meet planned PS5 sales through FY26, as GTA VI, rising component costs and future hardware shape the market.
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