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Sony Confirms PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June 2026, First Lineup Announcement Since Price Rise
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for June 2026, featuring a prominent Warhammer 40,000 title. This announcement follows a recent price increase for the PlayStation Plus service.
PS Plus Extra, Premium June 2026 Game Revealed Early
Sony has announced that the Destiny 2: Legacy Collection will be available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers starting June 9, 2026, as part of the Days of Play event. This early reveal precedes the main catalog refresh on June 16. Additionally, new game trials and upgrade offers for PlayStation Plus Premium will be available starting May 27.
Sony's PSP is back... as a crossbody bag at Zara
Retailer Zara has released a new crossbody bag designed to resemble Sony's original PlayStation Portable handheld console. This follows previous PlayStation-themed bags released by Zara, including ones modeled after the PlayStation 5 DualSense and PlayStation 2 DualShock controllers.
PlayStation Days of Play Sales Start Tomorrow with Physical and PS Store Offers
Sony's Days of Play promotion returns from May 27th to June 10th, offering discounts on a variety of PlayStation 5 games and accessories, including PlayStation VR2, Pulse Explore earbuds, and Pulse Elite headset. While there are no console discounts this year, hundreds of PS5 and PS4 titles will be available at reduced prices on the PlayStation Store.
PS Plus Esssential June Monthly Free Games Include Xbox Title
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential free games for June 2026, featuring Grounded Fully Yoked Edition for PlayStation 5, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for PlayStation 5. Notably, Grounded is an Xbox Studios title, making it a surprising inclusion for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
PS Plus Essential, Extra Games for June 2026 Announced
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential games for June 2026 as part of the Days of Play campaign. Subscribers can download Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide starting June 2nd. Additionally, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection will be added to the PlayStation Plus Extra tier.
PS5 Days of Play 2026 Deals Apparently Come With a Huge Catch
The annual PlayStation Days of Play 2026 sales event has begun in some regions, but it appears to exclude discounts on the PlayStation 5 console and PlayStation Plus subscriptions. While deals on accessories like the DualSense controller and Pulse Elite headset are available, the absence of console and subscription discounts is a significant disappointment for consumers.
Days of Play 2026 begins May 27
Sony has announced the return of Days of Play, starting May 27, 2026, featuring discounts on PlayStation games, accessories, and PlayStation Plus memberships. The event will include new monthly games for PlayStation Plus subscribers, exclusive in-game packs, game trials, and special PlayStation Tournaments across various titles. Additionally, significant price reductions will be available on hardware like PlayStation VR2 and accessories, alongside numerous digital game sales on the PlayStation Store.
Ah, yes, a custom PS2 handheld that could slice a limb off, but beats the Steam Deck on battery life
A custom PlayStation 2 handheld has been created by modder James Channel, featuring a modified PS2 Slim console with an exposed disc drive and a new LCD screen. Despite its crude appearance, the handheld boasts impressive battery life, potentially lasting around 5 hours, surpassing modern devices like the Steam Deck OLED and Nintendo Switch.
Funding sources for UK studios in 2026: what's on offer, and the requirements developers need to be aware of
This guide outlines various funding sources available to UK game developers in 2026, including the Video Games Expenditure Credit (VGEC) tax relief, development grants from sources like the UK Games Fund and Epic MegaGrant, and incubator/accelerator programs. It also touches on private funding through venture capital and crowdfunding, emphasizing the importance of understanding terms related to IP ownership, exclusivity, and government funding caps.
"We want Destiny 3": Fans respond to Sony sunsetting Destiny 2 with a sequel petition that quickly gets 220k signatures in 4 days, and the MMO's actors are on board
A fan petition for Destiny 3 has garnered over 220,000 signatures in four days following Bungie's announcement of sunsetting Destiny 2. Voice actors from Destiny 2, including Brandon O'Neill (Crow) and Brian Villalobos (Lodi), have publicly supported the campaign for a sequel. Despite the fan and actor enthusiasm, reports suggest Bungie is planning layoffs and has no current plans for a Destiny 3.
As an online petition for Destiny 3 gains traction, reports suggest Bungie staff didn't know about the end of Destiny 2 until the public announcement
Bungie has announced that Destiny 2 will cease receiving new content updates in early June, with its final expansion being Shattered Cycle. Reports indicate that most Bungie staff were unaware of this decision until the public announcement, despite an online petition for Destiny 3 gaining significant traction. Sony is reportedly wary of committing to expensive MMO projects as the company pivots away from live-service games.
Games Inbox: Is Forza Horizon 6 the best game of 2026?
Readers discuss the potential of Forza Horizon 6 to be a game of the year, Xbox's franchise management, and the peculiar reveal of Unreal Engine 6. There's also praise for Resident Evil Requiem's innovative horror elements and design, with comparisons to other entries in the series.
Destruction AllStars Delisted From PlayStation Store, Servers Reportedly Shut Down
Destruction AllStars has been delisted from the PlayStation Store, and its servers have reportedly been shut down. The vehicular combat title, launched in February 2021 for PlayStation 5, struggled to gain a significant audience despite being free for PlayStation Plus subscribers initially. Lucid Games, the developer, was acquired by Tencent subsidiary Lightspeed Games in 2023.
Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40K: Darktide, and More Coming to PS Plus Essential in June
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Essential games for June, including Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, all available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. EA Sports FC 26 is also available until June 16th.
PlayStation Announces Days of Play 2026 for May 27th With Discounts, Tournaments, and Events
Sony has announced Days of Play 2026, running from May 27th to June 10th, featuring discounts on PlayStation games and hardware, including PlayStation VR2 and DualSense controllers. The event will also include PlayStation Tournaments for various multiplayer titles, with participation offering chances to win prizes like a PlayStation Portal and PlayStation Store credit. Additionally, PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive new monthly games and exclusive in-game packs.
'Absurd': Social Media Misquotes Journalist, Erroneously Claims Sony Is Angry at Naughty Dog
Social media platforms are spreading misinformation, falsely claiming Sony is angry with developer Naughty Dog. This stems from a misinterpretation of comments made by journalist Jason Schreier regarding game development costs and the decision not to greenlight Destiny 3. Schreier clarified that his remarks were taken out of context and that Sony's concerns about development budgets are standard industry practice.
LittleBigPlanet Developer Media Molecule's Next Game Reportedly Features 'Open-World Content'
Sony's first-party studio, Media Molecule, is reportedly developing a new game that will feature open-world content. Further details about the project have not yet been revealed.
Another Report States Bungie Has Nothing Else In Development, But Marathon Will Be Allowed To “Find Its Legs”
A report indicates Bungie is shifting its development focus from Destiny 2 to Marathon, with layoffs planned but not immediate. Destiny 3 is not in development due to Sony's concerns over funding, and no other projects have been greenlit. The success of Marathon is now critical for Bungie's future.
LittleBigPlanet Dev's Next PS5 Game Could Have Open World Aspects
Media Molecule's next game, an unannounced new intellectual property for PlayStation 5, may feature open-world elements according to Senior Environment Designer Raphael Kidd's resume. The studio, known for Dreams, is reportedly working on a more traditional adventure game that could complement Sony's existing catalogue.
