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PlayStation Will No Longer Publish Its Singleplayer Games On PC, Says New Report
Sony's PlayStation division is reportedly reversing its strategy of releasing single-player exclusives on PC, with titles like Ghost of Yotei now slated to remain on PlayStation 5. While live-service and online games will still launch on PC, this shift aims to bolster console sales and protect the PlayStation brand, despite some past PC releases achieving significant success.
Marvel's Wolverine and other PS5 games not coming to PC claims report
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly shifting its strategy away from releasing major single-player PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC, with plans for titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei being scrapped. This change, driven by declining PC sales for sequels and a desire to bolster PlayStation 5 sales, contrasts with previous years where many PS5 exclusives eventually launched on PC. While multiplayer titles may still see PC releases, the company appears to be returning to a stricter exclusive-focused approach for future console generations.
Sony reportedly scaling back PC ports for PlayStation exclusives
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly scaling back PC ports for its PlayStation 5 exclusives due to lower-than-expected sales and concerns about brand dilution. While some online titles like Marathon and Marvel Tōkon will still release on PC, single-player games may remain console-exclusive for longer periods. This shift marks a change from Sony's previous strategy of bringing major franchises to PC.
Sony Has Reportedly Returned to Console Exclusivity in Part Because Some Within PlayStation Are Worried That Releasing Games on PC May Hurt Sales of PS5 and Even PS6 - IGN
Sony is reportedly returning to a console exclusivity strategy for its single-player games, pulling back from PC releases due to concerns that PC versions may hurt PlayStation 5 and future PlayStation 6 sales. While online and live-service games will continue to be released on PC, including day-one releases for some titles, plans for games like Ghost of Yotei have been scrapped. This shift contrasts with Microsoft's multiplatform approach and may be influenced by perceived poor PC sales of PlayStation titles and the potential for PlayStation games to run on future Xbox consoles.
Engagement Ring
Crimson Desert has surpassed 3 million wishlists, indicating growing anticipation for the single-player RPG. Separately, the annual report for the Second Galactic War in HELLDIVERS 2 was released.
Games Inbox: Is it worth buying a PS5 in 2026?
Readers discuss whether it's worth buying a PlayStation 5 in 2026, considering the potential release of the PlayStation 6 and the option of purchasing a Switch 2. Other topics include the appeal of extraction shooters like Marathon, the behavior of zombies in Resident Evil Requiem, and Nintendo's secretive approach to announcing new games for the Switch 2.
Twitch tells women to “get back in the kitchen” on International Women’s Day with tone deaf tweet
Twitch faced backlash for its International Women's Day tweet promoting an Overcooked 2 tournament, which critics deemed tone-deaf due to the common sexist insult "get back in the kitchen." Despite the game being chosen by the Women's Guild, the decision was seen as harmful in a male-dominated industry already facing toxicity towards women. Alternative game choices like VALORANT or Helldivers 2 were suggested to better highlight women in gaming.
Helldivers 2 Dev Reveals the Top 5 Offenders of Friendly Fire and Number 1 Is Giving Me Flashbacks - IGN
Arrowhead Game Studios has revealed data on friendly fire incidents in Helldivers 2, identifying the Eagle Strafing Run as the biggest offender. The analysis, which also covers enemy faction popularity and stratagem deployment, highlights the unpredictable nature of the game's combat. The studio is continuing to support the game over two years after its launch.
Helldivers 2 Players Sure Do Love Blowing Up Their Teammates
Arrowhead Studios released statistics for Helldivers 2, revealing that players have killed nearly 280 billion enemies while suffering 177 million friendly-fire incidents in the game's second year. The Eagle Strafing Run was identified as the most frequent cause of friendly fire. An official Helldivers movie starring Jason Momoa is also slated for a 2027 release.
How Arc Raiders and Marathon are making extraction shooters the next big thing
The extraction shooter genre, exemplified by games like Arc Raiders and the upcoming Marathon, is poised to become the next major trend in gaming. Despite its roots in older titles like Escape From Tarkov, recent successes and publisher commitments suggest a growing mainstream appeal for this PvPvE loot-focused shooter subgenre.
Nominees Announced for The Game Awards 2024 - NintendoFuse
The nominees for The Game Awards 2024 have been announced, featuring a strong presence from publishers like PlayStation, Square Enix, and Xbox. Nintendo has six nominated games, while the awards ceremony is scheduled for December 12, with public voting open until December 11. Winners will be decided by a jury vote and public fan vote.
The Game Awards 2025 - List of Nominees - NintendoFuse
Geoff Keighley announced the nominees for The Game Awards 2025, highlighting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yotei with multiple nominations across various categories including Game of the Year. The full list of nominees for categories like Best Performance, Best Ongoing Game, and Best Mobile Game has been revealed, with the Player's Voice award nominees to be announced later. The article also mentions Steve as the Senior Editor of NintendoFuse.
Smurfar i höftskynke – dags för spelhelg!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, featuring titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, XCOM 2, Baldur's Gate 3, and Helldivers 2. Other games mentioned include Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, Edgar Allan Poe's Interactive Horror, Earth Must Die, and Marvel's Midnight Suns.
Tomma blickar till trots – spelhelgsglädjen är här!
Several members of the FZ editorial staff shared their gaming plans for the upcoming weekend. Titles mentioned include Marathon, various Resident Evil games, Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness, Avatar, Baldur's Gate 3, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Automobilista 2, Arc Raiders, Helldivers 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
Despite studio closures and project cancellations, PlayStation Studios is still hiring for new roles
Despite recent studio closures and project cancellations, PlayStation Studios is actively hiring for new game projects across several of its development teams, including Team Asobi, Housemarque, and Polyphony Digital. This hiring push comes as Sony aims to solidify its position in the current console generation, with titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Helldivers 2 showing strong performance.
Here's the most played Steam Deck games for February 2026
Valve's public data reveals the most played games on Steam Deck for February 2026, with new releases like Mewgenics and Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition appearing on the list. Other popular titles include Stardew Valley, Fallout 4, and Baldur's Gate 3. The article also mentions personal playtime with Cairn and the latest Overwatch update.
Daily Video Game Deals Feb 28 – Hogwarts Legacy, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, The First Berserker: Khazan, Tormented Souls 2, Persona 5 Royal & More
Daily Video Game Deals for February 28th feature discounts on a wide range of titles across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Hogwarts Legacy, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Persona 5 Royal, among many others.
Sony ditches PC & Stardew Valley News | TAG
Sony is reportedly shifting focus back to console exclusivity for its single-player PlayStation games, potentially limiting future PC releases. Meanwhile, Stardew Valley's upcoming 1.7 update will add new marriage candidates, and Nvidia has recalled a problematic GPU driver.
Games Inbox: Is Resident Evil Requiem worth getting?
Readers discuss the merits of Resident Evil Requiem, with some hoping it recaptures the spirit of earlier titles like Resident Evil 4. Other topics include speculation about a new Pokémon announcement, Sony's strategy regarding PC exclusives, and the financial implications of Paramount's potential acquisition of Warner Bros. gaming assets.
Warning: Someone Is Impersonating Me On Twitch, Do Not Fall For It
A gaming criticism platform owner is warning users about an impersonator on Twitch using their website logo and name to run a scam. The imposter attempted to trick a Helldivers 2 streamer into a fake growth case study. The owner urges users to report the impersonator and be vigilant against online scams.