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Marathon Review – What did we extract from its first month and Season 1?
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, offers a challenging and rewarding experience for dedicated players, differentiating itself with unique Runner Shells and a deep narrative. The game features slick movement and gunplay, but a short time-to-kill and complex item management can be punishing. Its seasonal reset system aims to maintain competitiveness by wiping player progression, a bold move for the live service genre.
PC Gaming’s Secret Weapon: Half Its Revenue Comes From Hidden Gems
PC gaming generates over 50% of its revenue from games outside the top 20, a stark contrast to console and mobile platforms dominated by blockbusters. This diversity is attributed to effective game discovery algorithms, the wishlist system, a strong modding culture, and community recommendations, fostering an environment where indie and niche titles can thrive. This trend highlights the profitability of supporting diverse and experimental game development, positioning PC as a platform for innovation.
Pragmata PS5 Pro Graphical Analysis – Pushing The Envelope
This analysis examines the graphical and performance enhancements of Pragmata on the PlayStation 5 Pro compared to the base PlayStation 5 and PC versions. The PS5 Pro offers a compelling 4K 60fps experience with ray tracing and PSSR reconstruction, blending the strengths of the base console's modes, though the PC version with path tracing remains visually superior.
PS6’s ’10x Ray Tracing’ Boost Over PS5 Will Result in Around 3.10 Times the Frame Rate – Rumor
Industry insider KeplerL2 suggests that the rumored 10x ray tracing performance boost for the PlayStation 6 over the PlayStation 5 will result in approximately 3.10 times the frame rate, not a 10x increase. This is due to a misunderstanding of how performance metrics are interpreted, with actual frame times expected to decrease significantly but not by a factor of ten. The insider also commented on the unlikelihood of a handheld variant using the Canis APU due to development complexities.
Major Upcoming Sony PS5 Game Might Be Free – Report
A report from Insider Gaming suggests that Haven Studios' upcoming PlayStation 5 and PC title, Fairgames, may launch as a free-to-play game. The extraction shooter will reportedly rely on in-game monetization for funding. The game was originally revealed in 2023 as a competitive heist experience.
PSN Outage Disrupts Gaming Sessions as Sony Works to Restore Service
The PlayStation Network experienced service disruptions, impacting gamers' ability to connect and play online. Sony is working to restore full functionality, with users reporting gradual service restoration. The outage highlights the gaming community's reliance on always-online connectivity and the social bonds formed through shared online experiences.
PS5's Fairgames Is a Free-to-Play Extraction Shooter, and It's Not Dead Yet
Sony's PlayStation 5 exclusive, Fairgames, is confirmed to be a free-to-play extraction shooter developed by Haven. A private playtest is scheduled for this weekend, with the game's 'Cargo Heist' mode involving finding vault codes, collecting cash, and extracting loot. Despite early criticisms of clunkiness, Sony continues development on the title, which aims to compete in a crowded genre.
Saros Drops PS5 Pro Trailer, But Is Anyone Actually Excited?
A new trailer for Saros showcases the PlayStation 5 Pro's enhanced visuals, but the article argues that the gaming community lacks excitement for the console. The author contends that the visual improvements are not significant enough to justify the price difference compared to the standard PlayStation 5, and that these trailers feel like Sony's attempt to validate the Pro's existence.
Japanese Charts: Combined PS5 Sales Can't Even Beat Switch Lite
Recent Japanese sales charts show the Nintendo Switch family of consoles outselling the PlayStation 5 significantly. Despite combined sales of all PlayStation 5 models not surpassing the Nintendo Switch Lite alone, the Switch 2 continues to be the most popular console. This trend suggests that recent PlayStation 5 price increases may be impacting sales.
Meta Quest headset prices are going up on April 19
Meta is increasing the prices of its Quest 3 and Quest 3S virtual reality headsets starting April 19 due to rising RAM costs. The Quest 3 will increase by $100 to $599, and the Quest 3S will be $50 more expensive at $350 for the 128GB model. Sony also recently raised prices for PlayStation 5 consoles and the PlayStation Portal for similar reasons.
Sony's MIA Live-Service Game Is Going In The Exact Direction You'd Expect
New details have emerged regarding Sony's upcoming live-service game, Fairgame$, including its 'Cargo Heist' game mode and free-to-play business model with microtransactions. The game, which focuses on players acting as modern-day Robin Hoods against billionaires, has seen several key developers depart its studio, Haven. Sony has faced challenges with its live-service strategy, with cancellations and failures like Concord following initial investments, though Helldivers 2 achieved significant success.
This YouTuber mod project brings the original PlayStation up to date with HDMI output, USB power, and wireless…
A YouTuber has created an "ultimate" original PlayStation mod, updating the console with HDMI output, USB-C power, and wireless controller support. The project utilizes a Raspberry Pi Pico and a custom PCB called PicoStation ZeroWire to enable modern features, including launching games from an SD card.
New PS5 controller patent lets you pinch and poke your favourite game characters
Sony has patented a new PlayStation 5 controller design featuring a grid of deformable buttons that can be pinched, twisted, and pulled to enhance immersion. This innovative concept aims to improve tactile feedback beyond the current DualSense controller, though fan reactions have been mixed, with some comparing it to the Bop It toy.
Saros Has "Very Special Haptics" On PS5's DualSense Controller
Housemarque creative director Gregory Louden detailed the PlayStation 5 features for the upcoming sci-fi roguelike Saros, emphasizing its use of DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. The game will also leverage Tempest 3D AudioTech and offer enhanced visuals and performance on the PS5 Pro, including support for PSSR upscaling.
PS5-försäljningen rusade inför prishöjningen
Following Sony's announcement of global price increases for PlayStation consoles, US sales of the PlayStation 5 hardware saw a significant surge, reaching their highest point of the year during the week ending April 4th. The price hike, which took effect on April 2nd, has led to increased hardware sales compared to the previous year.
PSN Down Around the World, But Sony Yet to Acknowledge Outage
Players worldwide are reporting widespread PlayStation Network outages, preventing access to multiplayer games on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Sony has not yet officially acknowledged the downtime, though reports indicate a significant disruption to online services.
PSN Down for Some, Service Slowly Being Restored
The PlayStation Network experienced widespread outages, affecting PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners' ability to play online multiplayer games. Service restoration efforts began approximately 30 minutes after reports of the downtime first surfaced, with gradual improvements expected.
PSN Down for Some, Service Mostly Now Restored
The PlayStation Network experienced an outage affecting some users' ability to play online multiplayer games on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Service restoration efforts began, and by April 16, 2026, most issues were resolved, though scattered reports of problems persisted. Sony had not officially acknowledged the downtime at the time of the initial reports.
Saros Offers Increased Base Render Resolution, Upgraded PSSR Support on PS5 Pro
Housemarque has detailed how their upcoming game Saros will leverage the PlayStation 5 Pro's capabilities, including support for Upgraded PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution for a sharper image and an increased base render resolution. While key cinematics will run at 30fps, the game aims for a higher resolution at 60fps on the Pro, with additional improvements to reflections and overall quality. Saros is set to launch on April 30th for PlayStation 5.
Saros Could Be the Game Everyone Talks About in 2026
Saros, developed by Housemarque, is presented as a spiritual successor to Returnal, aiming to refine the roguelike formula with more approachable meta-progression systems and customizable difficulty. While retaining the core elements of frantic, bullet-hell combat and atmospheric exploration, Saros introduces permanent upgrades, biome shortcuts, and modifier systems to cater to a wider audience. The game also features subtle combat refinements like the Soltari Shield and a more direct narrative approach compared to Returnal's ambiguity.
