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Hottest PS5 Exclusive Action Game 60% Off on PS Store With DLC
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Digital Deluxe Edition is available for 60% off on the PlayStation Store as part of the Planet of the Deals promotion, bringing the price down to $31.99. This deal includes the full game, early unlocks for suits and gadgets, and additional content.
PlayStation Is Offering $40 Off PS5 Refurb Bundles Ahead of GTA 6
Sony Interactive Entertainment is offering a $40 discount on refurbished PlayStation 5 console and DualSense controller bundles. This promotion provides potential savings of up to $155 and comes ahead of the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Sony drops prices on the only PS5 consoles I'd recommend buying this holiday season, just in time for GTA 6
Sony is offering a discount on certified refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles bundled with a DualSense controller, making it a more affordable option ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6's release in 2026. The deal saves $40 compared to buying new, positioning refurbished consoles as the recommended purchase.
The best-selling game of 2026 so far has a 3.2 user score on Metacritic
NBA 2K27 has become the best-selling game of 2026 in the US despite a dismal user score of 3.2 on Metacritic, indicating player dissatisfaction with microtransactions and developer practices. In contrast, Insomniac's Wolverine achieved a strong launch for Sony, outperforming recent titles.
Despite Switch 2 price hikes, US consumers actually aren't spending any more on the console now, analyst says: "Pretty smart cookies over there at Nintendo"
Despite a $50 price increase, consumer spending on the Nintendo Switch 2 has only risen by 2% year-over-year, according to analyst Mat Piscatella. This is significantly lower than the spending increases seen for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, which experienced 17% and 33% hikes respectively. Piscatella attributes the Switch 2's stable spending to Nintendo's strategic shift away from bundled content, noting the company's clever approach to pricing.
Gears Of War: E-Day cost more to make than any PS5 exclusive claims rumour
A rumor suggests that Gears of War: E-Day has a development budget exceeding $500 million, making it potentially more expensive than any PlayStation exclusive, including Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This high cost is questioned given the franchise's recent popularity and Microsoft's decision to keep the game exclusive to Xbox and PC.
Marvel's Wolverine leads US September charts, achieves highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2
Marvel's Wolverine topped US game sales in September, marking the highest monthly dollar sales for a Sony-published title since Helldivers 2. PlayStation 5 hardware sales saw significant year-over-year growth, leading the market despite overall content spending declining. Other notable new releases included EA Sports FC 27 and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.
Marvel’s Wolverine Proves You Shouldn’t Always Trust What You See On Social Media
Marvel's Wolverine has achieved significant sales success, topping September's charts and setting a new record for Sony-published games. Despite mixed player reception and a 'fun but forgettable' review score, the game's strong performance is highlighted by new data, which also indicates a rise in PlayStation 5 hardware sales.
There's a Gran Turismo 7 DualSense launching today, here's where you can buy it
A Limited Edition Gran Turismo 7 DualSense controller is launching for PlayStation 5, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary. The controller is available for pre-order and purchase at various retailers, priced at $84.99 / £74.99.
PS6 and Project Helix Could Set a Worrying New Price Benchmark
Rumors suggest that the upcoming PlayStation 6 and Xbox's Project Helix consoles could see significant price increases due to rising hardware component costs, potentially reaching $1,200 to $1,800. This marks a worrying trend for the accessibility of next-generation gaming hardware, with potential delays also indicated.
Resident Evil Requiem's physical PS5 sales were nearly twice as large as its total Xbox sales, analyst finds
An analysis of Resident Evil Requiem's sales data reveals that physical sales on PlayStation 5 nearly doubled the total revenue generated on Xbox across all formats. This finding raises questions about Sony's planned discontinuation of physical disc manufacturing in 2028, as physical sales still represent a significant portion of revenue for major titles.
Second PS5 System Update for October 2026 Rolled Out
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released PlayStation 5 system software update 26.07-14.20.00, the second for October 2026. The update primarily focuses on improving messages and usability on some screens, with no major new features announced. There is still no word on the wider rollout of the Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR) feature for the base PS5.
A New PlayStation Promo Has Raised Questions About Who Owns Kena
A recent PlayStation advertisement has sparked questions regarding ownership of Kena: Bridge of Spirits, with some speculating Sony may have acquired the rights. However, official statements indicate that Ember Lab remains the owner of the game.
PlayStation Boss: “Creativity Is For Humans, Not AI”
Sony's Hiroki Totoki and Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick shared their views on AI in game development, with Totoki stating that creativity remains a human domain. Zelnick suggested that while AI itself won't replace developers, those who don't adopt AI might be replaced. Both companies are utilizing AI in their workflows, though Grand Theft Auto 6 will not feature AI.
Helldivers 2 swaps over to Easy anti-cheat, with developers admitting Gameguard "wasn't as effective as it could have been"
Arrowhead Game Studios is switching Helldivers 2 from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat, admitting the former was not effective. This change is expected to better protect fair gameplay, though some non-malicious mods may need to be updated to function with the new system.
Games Inbox: Is the PS5 the last real console generation?
Readers debate whether the current console generation will be the last, citing rising costs and diminishing returns in graphical fidelity. Discussions also touch upon the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6, the music of The Legend of Zelda remakes, and Microsoft's 'Disc to Digital' feature.
Arc Raiders player numbers hit a six-month high following the release of the extraction shooter's huge Frozen Trails update
Arc Raiders saw a significant surge in player numbers, reaching a six-month high of 1.7 million daily players following the release of its substantial Frozen Trails update and a free weekend. The game also experienced its steepest discount, selling an additional 150,000 copies. Separately, PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi commented that player attachment to physical discs is a 'mentality issue' and not economically reasonable in the current market.
PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi says discs became "metaphor for 'owning' games", and that upset at their discontinuation is a "mentality issue"
PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi believes that consumer upset over the discontinuation of game discs is a "mentality issue," arguing that physical media is no longer economically reasonable for networked devices. He suggests that AI and cloud computing could eventually eliminate the need for consoles altogether, though he also expressed concern over the high cost of current hardware.
God of War Laufey Box: Three Extras, Game Sold Separately
Sony is releasing a God of War Laufey Collector Box for £129.99 / $149.99, which includes three physical extras: a statue, an Oracle Deck, and a mini artbook. Crucially, the set does not include the God of War game itself or a digital code, requiring a separate purchase for the PlayStation 5 title launching on February 16, 2027. This merchandise-only approach mirrors similar premium collector's editions from other publishers.
PS6 won’t cost $1,000 after all - it’ll be more expensive than that
New estimates suggest the PlayStation 6 and Xbox's Project Helix will cost significantly more than $1,000 due to soaring memory and hard drive prices, with the RAM and NAND alone for the PS6 potentially costing over $680. This price increase is attributed to the demand from AI data centers, and neither Sony nor Microsoft intends to sell the new hardware at a loss. The article also touches on the possibility of delays due to market volatility and mentions rumors of a potential portable PlayStation device.
