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These 14+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (6th-12th April)
Next week will see a significant number of new game releases across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including Starfield's PS5 debut, People of Note, and Tiny Bookshop. Additionally, several titles will be available through PlayStation Plus Essential, such as Lords of the Fallen and Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered.
These 14+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (6th-12th April)
This week sees a significant number of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including Starfield, People of Note, and Tiny Bookshop. Several titles are also being added to PlayStation Plus, such as Lords of the Fallen and Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered.
Last Of Us Online Dev Says It Was Around ‘80 Percent’ Complete Before Its Cancellation
A developer from the cancelled The Last of Us Online project stated that the game was approximately 80 percent complete before its cancellation by PlayStation. The article discusses the challenges PlayStation faces with its live service initiatives, using Concord as another example of a project with an unclear direction.
Xbox Game Pass’ Super Meat Boy Tweet is Peak Gaming Social Media Weirdness
Xbox Game Pass's recent social media post questioning if Super Meat Boy could be the biohazard in Resident Evil 7 is analyzed as a prime example of modern, often forced, gaming marketing tactics. The article criticizes the trend of brands prioritizing viral engagement over authentic content and genuine community connection, suggesting a focus on highlighting indie developers or behind-the-scenes stories would be more beneficial.
Sony buys machine-learning company to help "enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity" in PlayStation games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired a machine-learning company to enhance visual fidelity in PlayStation games. The acquisition aims to improve rendering techniques and unlock new levels of visual quality for future titles.
The Last of Us Online was around '80%' complete when Naughty Dog canceled it
Former Naughty Dog game director Vinit Agarwal revealed that The Last of Us Online was approximately 80% complete when the studio canceled it in late 2023. Agarwal stated the decision was made to prioritize other projects, including one directed by company president Neil Druckmann. The article also touches on PlayStation's broader struggles with live service game development and recent layoffs.
PlayStation Plus Free Games For April 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers for April 2026. Members can claim Lords of the Fallen, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream starting April 7. Subscribers are reminded to claim March's free games before the deadline.
Morning Consolidation
The new PlayStation 5 Pro's PSSR upscaler is now compatible with Assassin's Creed Shadows. Additionally, 'Father of PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi is scheduled to make a rare public appearance at the UK's Game Republic event.
Ex-Sandsoft CTO announces new AI start-up, Think, and says “games industry experience is the secret ingredient” to solving some of AI’s biggest problems
Former Sandsoft CTO Ahmed AlSharif has launched a new AI start-up called Think, aiming to develop more efficient AI hardware infrastructure. AlSharif leverages his extensive experience in the games industry, including roles at PlayStation, EA, and Meta, to address bottlenecks in cooling, power efficiency, and GPU utilization. Co-founder Ammar Enaya brings over 30 years of technology sales experience to the venture, which is seeking initial funding and has patents pending on new products.
The industry is in a 'really horrible place,' say Brenda and John Romero
Brenda and John Romero describe the current state of the video game industry as 'horrible,' drawing parallels to the 1983 crash due to widespread layoffs and studio closures at companies like EA, PlayStation, and Epic Games. Brenda Romero also expressed concern over the push for generative AI, stating that Romero Games is not utilizing the technology.
Time is against you, but there's still a chance to grab a PS5 or PS5 Pro before the price increases get you in…
Sony has announced a price increase for the PlayStation 5 Slim, PlayStation 5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, citing global economic pressures. The price hikes will take effect on April 2, 2026, with the PlayStation 5 Slim increasing by $100 and the PlayStation 5 Pro by $150.
PlayStation Shuts Down COD Veteran's Dark Outlaw Games
PlayStation has shut down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Call of Duty veteran Jason Blundell. This closure marks another instance of studios led by industry veterans being shuttered, with Sony citing "strategic adjustments to support long-term sustainability." The exact nature of Dark Outlaw Games' unreleased debut project, likely a first-person shooter, will likely remain unknown.
PlayStation Shuts Down Dark Outlaw Games Amid Fresh Layoffs and Strategy Shift
PlayStation has shut down its studio Dark Outlaw Games and laid off approximately 50 employees. The company is also reducing its focus on mobile game development as part of a strategic shift.
PlayStation Shuts Down Dark Outlaw Games Amid Fresh Layoffs and Strategy Shift
PlayStation has shut down Dark Outlaw Games as part of a broader strategy shift that includes fresh layoffs. The article reminisces about past PlayStation and Xbox titles, including Rainbow Six: Black Arrow and SOCOM 2, expressing a desire for new installments in classic franchises.
Sony closes Dark Outlaw Games, just a year after its founding
Sony is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Jason Blundell, just one year after its establishment. This marks the second time Sony has ended a partnership with a Blundell-formed company, following Deviation Games. The closure of Dark Outlaw Games is part of broader layoffs across PlayStation's US and UK businesses and a strategic shift away from the mobile gaming market.
PlayStation Studio Shuts Down Without Releasing a Game
PlayStation is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded in 2025 by former Call of Duty lead Jason Blundell, without it ever releasing a game. This marks Blundell's second studio closure with PlayStation. The news also coincides with layoffs in PlayStation's mobile development department and follows the recent closure of Bluepoint Games.
PlayStation reportedly closes another first-party studio weeks after Bluepoint, killing Black Ops vet’s AAA…
PlayStation has reportedly closed Dark Outlaw Games, a first-party studio founded by Call of Duty: Black Ops veteran Jason Blundell, which was working on a new AAA intellectual property. This closure is part of wider layoffs affecting the company, including its mobile development division, with approximately 50 employees impacted.
PlayStation's Disastrous First-Party Leadership Culminates in Yet Another Studio Closure
Sony has closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by a Treyarch veteran, before it could release any titles. This closure adds to a pattern of PlayStation first-party studio closures and layoffs across its US and European operations. Sony is also exiting the mobile game market, despite ongoing support for some existing titles.
Sony Shuts Down Former CoD Dev's Studio Amid Wider Cuts
Sony has shut down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by former Call of Duty developer Jason Blundell, as part of wider layoffs affecting around 50 employees across PlayStation. The studio, which was working on a new AAA original IP, had been partnered with Sony since 2025. This closure follows the recent shutdown of Bluepoint Games and broader workforce reductions within PlayStation.
PS Store Refunds Issued to Some Crimson Desert PS5 Players
Sony's PlayStation Store is issuing refunds to some players of Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 due to performance issues. While not as severe as past launch fiascos, the game's performance on the console has led to exceptions being made for refund requests, particularly for those who have not yet downloaded the game.
