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The Library Is A Gateway To Free Video Games
This article explores how public libraries can serve as a gateway to free video games, offering a more cost-effective alternative to subscription services like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. It highlights the value of library cards for accessing gaming content without significant personal expense.
PlayStation fans prepare for PS5 boycott – here's when to switch off
A group of PlayStation owners are organizing a week-long boycott from August 23-30, 2026, to protest Sony's decision to stop producing physical game discs after 2027. The protest aims to pressure Sony by impacting active player metrics and highlighting the importance of physical media. Sony's CFO, Lin Tao, stated that the company does not anticipate any negative impact on its business from this decision.
New PlayStation 5 Controller Model Seemingly Arriving in Early 2027
A regulatory filing suggests Sony Interactive Entertainment will release a revised model of its DualSense Edge controller for the PlayStation 5 in early 2027. The new model, identified by the code CFI-ZCP2, is expected to launch in Q1 2027, though specific improvements are not yet detailed. Players are hoping for enhancements such as improved battery life and better quality rubber components.
PlayStation Store Codes for Free Helldivers 2 PS5 Downloads
Sony is offering free Helldivers 2 avatars on the PlayStation Store for all PlayStation Plus subscribers to celebrate the game's inclusion in the catalog. Download codes are available for various regions, and the game is a third-person shooter that has become a surprise hit since its 2024 release.
PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive Silent Hill Looks Great in Lengthy Gameplay Trailer
Konami released a new gameplay trailer for Silent Hill: Townfall, showcasing several minutes of footage captured on PlayStation 5 Pro. The upcoming survival horror game, developed by Screen Burn Interactive, will feature a first-person perspective and take place in Scotland. Silent Hill: Townfall is set to release on September 24, 2026, for PC and PlayStation 5.
RAM shortage shoves PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo's US sales "to a July low not seen since 2020" as price…
US console hardware sales in July 2026 hit a low not seen since 2020, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. This downturn is attributed to the impact of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch last year, ongoing component shortages, particularly RAM, driving up prices, and higher hardware costs affecting PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series sales. Despite a 39% drop in hardware sales and a 16% increase in average system price, anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 and the holiday season may boost sales later.
Tactical co-op title Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being retooled after disappointing feedback
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly retooling the tactical co-op title Horizon Hunters Gathering due to negative feedback from playtests. The game, initially planned as a live service multiplayer experience, will have its scope reduced, and there's a possibility of cancellation if it doesn't meet Sony's expectations by year's end. Horizon Steel Frontiers, an MMORPG from the same IP, is also in development by NCsoft.
Hardware spending in the US was so low in July that it nearly matched the 2020 Pandemic days when everything was out of stock
US gaming hardware spending in July saw a significant 29 percent drop compared to last year, nearing 2020 pandemic levels due to high prices despite ample availability. Physical software sales also hit an all-time low since 1995, with PlayStation and Nintendo leading sales percentages. Only the gaming subscription category saw growth.
Marvel’s Wolverine Limited-Edition PS5 and DualSense Controller Up for Preorder in the UK
Limited-edition PlayStation 5 consoles, covers, and DualSense controllers for Marvel's Wolverine are now available for preorder in the UK. The game is set to release on the PlayStation 5 platform.
Horizon Hunters Gathering reportedly scrapping live service elements following closed beta
Guerilla Games is reportedly overhauling its upcoming game Horizon Hunters Gathering, removing live service elements like microtransactions following negative feedback from its closed beta. The game will shift to a more standard co-op multiplayer experience with a smaller scope. Its fate remains uncertain as it must impress PlayStation executives by December.
Games Inbox: Are online video game fans too negative?
Readers discuss the intense negativity surrounding games like Marvel's Wolverine and Grand Theft Auto 6, questioning whether online fans are too critical. Other topics include the decline of attract modes in modern games, Sony's struggles with live service titles, and the retro gaming market.
Marvel's Wolverine was inspired by one of the few video game movie tie-ins that doesn't suck: "We had the…
Marvel's Wolverine game director Mike Daly revealed that Insomniac Games drew inspiration from the 2009 game X-Men Origins: Wolverine for its approach to authentically representing the character's abilities. While acknowledging the difficulty in translating Wolverine's powers effectively, the team found common ground with the developers of the earlier tie-in game. A preview suggests Insomniac has successfully captured the essence of the character, differentiating it from their previous Spider-Man titles.
Sony gives up on yet another live service game as Horizon Zero Dawn 3 news leaks
Sony Interactive Entertainment's live service game strategy continues to falter, with the Horizon multiplayer spin-off, Hunters Gathering, reportedly being retooled into a traditional co-op game due to poor testing feedback. Many of Sony's planned live service titles have failed or face uncertain futures, leading to speculation about the delay of future single-player Horizon titles.
As PlayStation fans plan a financial boycott of the platform's hardware and services until August 30, Sony announces that its new Pulse Elevate speakers will be available to pre-order on September 1
PlayStation fans are planning a boycott of the platform's hardware and services from August 23 to August 30 in protest of Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to end support for physical discs in 2028. Meanwhile, Sony announced that its new Pulse Elevate wireless speakers will be available for pre-order on September 1, with a launch date of November 12, 2026.
Perfect Ten: The 10 MMORPG expansions from 2004
2004 was a pivotal year for the MMORPG industry, marked by numerous significant expansions for established titles. This list highlights ten key expansions, including EverQuest: Gates of Discord and Omens of War, Dark Age of Camelot: New Frontiers and Catacombs, Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia, Anarchy Online: Alien Invasion, Star Wars Galaxies: Jump to Lightspeed, Meridian 59: Evolution, and Ultima Online: Samurai Empire. These expansions introduced new content, classes, features, and gameplay mechanics that shaped the genre.
Sony are rebooting their live service Horizon game as a more traditional co-op affair, claim sources, with a proper Horizon Forbidden West sequel still years away
Sources indicate that Guerrilla Games is rebooting its live service game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, into a smaller, more traditional co-op multiplayer experience with a story mode. This change comes after negative reception to the original concept, and some staff are being reassigned while a small team works on a new single-player Horizon title. PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino previously stated the company's commitment to live service games, despite several recent setbacks in the genre.
Report: Live-service removed from Horizon Hunters Gathering following negative player feedback
Guerrilla Games is reportedly removing live-service elements from its upcoming co-op title, Horizon Hunters Gathering, due to negative player feedback. The game is being redesigned as a traditional multiplayer experience with a story mode and a reduced scope. This change follows PlayStation's broader challenges with live-service games, including cancellations and studio closures.
Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly no longer a live service game following negative feedback
Horizon Hunters Gathering has reportedly been rebooted to remove its live service elements following negative feedback from early playtests. Developer Guerilla Games is overhauling the game into a more traditional multiplayer co-op experience with a story mode and smaller scope. This marks another setback for Sony's live service ambitions, with the game needing to impress executives by December.
PlayStation reportedly reworking live service Horizon Hunters Gathering into a smaller, more traditional co-op game…
PlayStation is reportedly reworking the live service game Horizon Hunters Gathering into a smaller, more traditional co-op experience with a story mode due to negative feedback from playtests. Developer Guerrilla Games has until the end of December to impress higher-ups with the changes, with many developers potentially being reassigned to other projects.
PlayStation 5 Getting Handy New Accessory in November 2026
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the Pulse Elevate wireless speakers for PlayStation 5, PC, and Mac, launching on November 12, 2026, for $219.99 USD. The speakers will be available in Midnight Black globally and White in select regions, featuring PlayStation Link wireless connectivity and ultra-low latency.
