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Marvel had its biggest month ever on Disney Plus in August thanks to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel achieved its highest-ever month on Disney Plus in August, driven by the success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and anticipation for "Avengers: Doomsday." The company reported over 420 million hours streamed in August, with "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" also performing strongly at the box office.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for September
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra for September, including Dragonwilds, Ball x Pit, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. While lacking a major new release, the lineup offers a mix of co-op survival, roguelike, and action titles for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 owners.
Sony tries to cancel Hideo Kojima’s Physint game but Xbox has saved it
Sony has reportedly cancelled its publishing deal for Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-espionage game, Physint. Xbox has stepped in to fund and publish the title, which is seen as a spiritual successor to the Metal Gear Solid series. This move positions Xbox as a savior for Kojima's project after Sony's withdrawal.
Hideo Kojima spy action game Physint switches publishing allegiance from PlayStation to Xbox, probably increasing the chances it'll hit PC
Hideo Kojima's upcoming action espionage game, Physint, has switched publishers from PlayStation to Xbox. PlayStation initially informed Kojima Productions they planned to cancel the project, leading to a three-month search for a new partner. Xbox will now publish Physint, increasing the likelihood of a PC release, though the move also brings awareness to ongoing boycotts against Microsoft.
Physint goes from PlayStation to Xbox as Sony "unexpectedly" drops Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid…
Xbox has announced it will publish Hideo Kojima's upcoming action-espionage game, Physint, after PlayStation unexpectedly canceled the project. Kojima stated that PlayStation Studios informed him of the cancellation in mid-June, prompting a three-month search for a new partner, which led to the collaboration with Xbox. The article also touches on Sony's recent strategic decisions and Xbox's own challenges.
Kojima’s Physint Dropped By PlayStation, Rescued By Xbox
Sony's PlayStation has dropped its support for Hideo Kojima's upcoming stealth action game, Physint, leading to speculation about the reasons behind the decision. Xbox has now stepped in to publish the title, marking a significant shift for Kojima's studio, which has a long history with PlayStation. This new partnership with Xbox also extends to Kojima's horror game OD and potentially other film and television projects.
Xbox to publish Kojima Productions' Physint after it "unexpectedly received notice" from PlayStation that it would cancel the project
Xbox will publish Kojima Productions' upcoming title Physint after PlayStation Studios unexpectedly canceled the project. Hideo Kojima stated the studio was determined to keep the project alive and found a new partner in Xbox, with whom they share a common vision. PlayStation confirmed the decision, emphasizing their continued strong relationship with Kojima Productions.
Sony ville lägga ner Kojimas spionspel Physint, så nu samarbetar han med Xbox
Sony has reportedly cancelled its partnership with Hideo Kojima's Kojima Productions for the tactical spy game Physint. The project will now be developed in collaboration with Xbox, which will also publish the game. Kojima aims to redefine the action-spy genre with Physint, which is expected to take several years to develop.
PlayStation tried to cancel Hideo Kojima's Physint, now Xbox is publishing it
Hideo Kojima's upcoming game, Physint, will now be published by Xbox after PlayStation Studios attempted to cancel the project. Kojima Productions is moving forward with the 'tactical espionage action' title, which Kojima described as "both a game and a movie at the same time."
Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Spiritual Successor Physint Will Now Be Published by Xbox Instead of Sony
Hideo Kojima's upcoming game Physint, considered a spiritual successor to Metal Gear Solid, will now be published by Xbox instead of Sony. This partnership also includes the horror game OD and expands to film and television projects.
The Rare SNES game that became Banjo-Kazooie has been preserved thanks to a leaker who wants you to "delete…
A leaker has released the ROM files for Project Dream, a canceled Super Nintendo pirate RPG prototype that served as the basis for Rare's Banjo-Kazooie. The leaker cited concerns about the current state of the game industry, including layoffs, anti-preservation tactics, and Microsoft's management of Rare, as reasons for the release. The leaker also expressed strong negative sentiments towards Microsoft and Sony, urging boycotts.
Tired of digital everything, more people are buying physical media: CD sales are up 58% and vinyl records jumped 17%,…
Despite the dominance of streaming, physical media sales are experiencing a resurgence, with CD sales up 58.6% and vinyl records up 17.7% in the first half of 2026. This trend mirrors discussions in the gaming industry about the value of physical ownership, especially as platforms like PlayStation move away from disc support.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for September 2026 Confirmed
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for September 2026. The featured titles include RuneScape: Dragonwilds, WWE 2K26, and Ball x Pit.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium September Games Have Something for Everyone
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in September 2026. Notably, RuneScape: Dragonwilds will launch day one into the catalog, marking the IP's console debut. Other additions include WWE 2K26, Slitterhead, and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound for Extra, with Mega Man X Command Mission and Metro Redux joining the Premium tier.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For September 2026 Include WWE 2K26 And More
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers for September 2026. Subscribers will gain access to titles such as WWE 2K26, Slitterhead, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, and Metro Redux.
Beloved Fantasy PlayStation Game’s Movie Gets Exciting Rumor
A new rumor suggests that a movie adaptation of the PlayStation franchise Jak & Daxter is still in development, according to insider Daniel Richtman. Director Ruben Fleischer had previously confirmed his involvement in the project, which follows the success of the Uncharted film.
Rings of Power Seasons 1 and 2 are getting an official 4K Blu-ray release, and if even Amazon can admit physical media is still worth our time, I have no idea what that says about PlayStation
Amazon is releasing the first two seasons of its expensive series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, on 4K Blu-ray, a move that surprises the author given the company's digital-first approach. This decision is contrasted with Sony and PlayStation's apparent move away from physical media, questioning why console makers wouldn't follow Amazon's lead in supporting physical releases.
Instead of convincing us digital-only games are secretly a good thing, Sony was just caught testing dynamic pricing…
Sony has been observed testing dynamic pricing for digital games on the PlayStation 5, with users seeing different discounts for titles like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor based on account factors. This practice, which has been noted before, is criticized as anti-consumer and further fuels concerns about a digital-only future for gaming, especially as Microsoft's Xbox has also faced similar accusations regarding Game Pass discounts.
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show has revealed its exhibitor lineup for 2026, featuring major companies like Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo and PlayStation represented by partners. The event will also host over 70 speakers, including John Romero, who will receive a lifetime achievement award. Separately, a Valve bug has led to the accidental leak of achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced Steam games, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4.
Corporations want to kill physical media because it suits them, but Big Box PC game packaging just got a second chance
GOG is offering printable big boxes for classic PC games, tapping into a renewed interest in physical media. This initiative, in collaboration with Big Box Collection, provides fans with a way to recreate the tangible experience of buying PC games from the nineties, contrasting with the perceived risks of digital ownership and the discontinuation of physical PlayStation titles by Sony.
