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PlayStation Plus April Game Catalog Leak Reveals Major Title
A leak has revealed a major title that will be added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in April 2026. The leak suggests a significant addition to Sony's subscription service for the upcoming year.
Sony and Honda kill its Afeela EVs
Sony Honda Mobility has officially discontinued the development and launch of its Afeela electric vehicles, the Afeela 1 and 2. The joint venture stated it will review its business direction and announce future plans soon. This decision follows a significant financial loss for Honda related to EV investments and challenges in the US market.
Metacritic's 2025 Rankings Show A Major Shift In Top Publishers
Metacritic's 2025 publisher rankings reveal significant shifts, with Square Enix topping the list followed by Gamirror Games and Capcom. Nintendo saw a notable rise, while Sony dropped from fourth to 21st place. The rankings are based on critical reviews, excluding sales and user scores, and consider factors like average Metascore and the percentage of good and bad reviews.
Games Inbox: Is the Nintendo Switch 2 becoming a failure?
Readers express concerns about the Nintendo Switch 2's perceived lack of marketing, high price point, and unclear game lineup, suggesting these factors are contributing to potential sales issues. The discussion also touches on broader industry concerns like the impact of Fortnite's potential decline, Epic Games' layoffs, and the economic climate affecting expensive console purchases.
Sony is Shutting Down Dark Outlaw Games, Moving Away From Mobile Development – Rumor
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Jason Blundell, and is also cutting around 50 employees from its mobile development division. This move away from mobile comes as the company focuses on a few select high-impact projects, potentially impacting titles like MLB The Show Mobile and Ratchet and Clank: Ranger Rumble.
Marathon Sales Look Soft So Far – PC By Far The Favoured Platform
Marathon has sold approximately 1.2 million copies, generating around $48 million in revenue, with PC being the dominant platform for sales. Despite initial sales being softer than anticipated by Sony and Bungie, the game has received positive reviews. However, current player trends suggest a potential challenge for its long-term viability as a live service title.
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by former Call of Duty director Jason Blundell. This closure is part of broader staff cuts at PlayStation focused on mobile development, signaling a retreat from live-service multiplayer games. Several other studios and projects have also been affected or canceled recently.
Marathon review: 77 hours later
Marathon is a brilliant extraction shooter that distills the genre's best elements while offering a glimpse into its future. Despite a brutal difficulty curve and a sometimes-disappointing battle pass, the game excels with its spectacular gunplay, meticulously designed maps, and deep lore. Bungie's signature style is evident in its world-building and satisfying combat mechanics, making it a standout title in the genre.
Sony closes Dark Outlaw Games, just a year after its founding
Sony is shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by Jason Blundell, just one year after its establishment. This marks the second time Sony has ended a partnership with a Blundell-formed company, following Deviation Games. The closure of Dark Outlaw Games is part of broader layoffs across PlayStation's US and UK businesses and a strategic shift away from the mobile gaming market.
PS5 Players Seemingly Skip Marathon as Sales Estimates Look Very Weak
Sales estimates for Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon suggest weak performance, with only 1.2 million copies sold since its March 5th launch, primarily on PC. PlayStation 5 sales are particularly low, accounting for only 19% of purchases. Despite positive reviews and a recent endgame raid, player numbers have declined since launch, raising concerns about the game's long-term viability for Sony.
'We're in It for the Long Haul': Bungie Rejects Rumours It Could Move on from Marathon After Unremarkable PS5 Sales
Bungie has stated it is committed to the long-term support and improvement of its extraction shooter Marathon, despite initial sales figures being lower than expected, with only 1.2 million units sold and a small percentage on PlayStation 5. While the game has garnered positive reviews and a dedicated player base, its commercial performance is considered unremarkable for a studio of Bungie's caliber and budget, raising questions about its sustainability amidst industry trends like recent layoffs at Epic Games.
Marathon sold just 1.2 million copies with nearly 70% on Steam, analyst estimates: "It hasn't exactly made the…
Analyst Rhyss Elliott estimates Bungie's Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, with most sales on Steam, falling short of Sony and Bungie's expectations. Despite lower sales figures compared to Arc Raiders, Marathon shows strong player engagement with high average playtime on PC, suggesting that players who overcome the initial UI challenges enjoy the game's core mechanics.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide March 24, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The North American update includes titles like Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, and Slime Rancher 2 as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup.
PlayStation's Disastrous First-Party Leadership Culminates in Yet Another Studio Closure
Sony has closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by a Treyarch veteran, before it could release any titles. This closure adds to a pattern of PlayStation first-party studio closures and layoffs across its US and European operations. Sony is also exiting the mobile game market, despite ongoing support for some existing titles.
Sony's Disastrous First-Party Leadership Culminates in Yet Another Studio Closure
Sony has closed Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by Treyarch veteran Jason Blundell, before it could release any titles. This closure is part of a broader pattern of Sony's first-party studio management issues during the PlayStation 5 generation. Sony is also shifting away from the mobile game market, despite previously investing heavily in it.
Sony reveals that its new PSSR upscaling for the Playstation 5 Pro has the same 'core' as AMD's FSR Redstone but that doesn't necessarily mean older AMD PC graphics cards are set to get an FSR upgrade
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro features a new PSSR upscaling technology that shares a core algorithm with AMD's FSR Redstone, though implementations differ due to hardware. While the PS5 Pro boasts significantly higher INT8 performance, it's unlikely that this will directly translate to FSR upgrades for older AMD PC graphics cards. Future PlayStation platforms may receive frame generation capabilities.
One of PS5's Most Graphically Intensive Games Patched to Support Low Power Mode
Horizon Forbidden West, a graphically intensive PlayStation 5 exclusive, has received a patch to support the system's new low power mode. Sony introduced this feature to meet net-zero goals, though some speculate it could be preparation for a rumored handheld device. The patch is now rolling out, with the impact on power consumption and performance yet to be fully determined.
Sorry never-ending backlog, these record-low PS5 game savings are too good to ignore
Best Buy is offering record-low prices on several PlayStation 5 games, including Dragon Quest VII and Alan Wake 2. The article highlights these deals as too good to pass up for players looking to expand their physical game collection.
PS5 console architect Mark Cerny confirms FSR Frame Generation is coming to PlayStation 'at some point' but not in 2026 — 'All I can say is that we have no more releases planned for this year'
PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro console architect Mark Cerny confirmed that AMD's FSR Frame Generation technology will eventually come to PlayStation platforms. He stated that the co-developed technology is progressing well and that Sony has no further major releases planned for the current year. Cerny also mentioned that Sony's updated PSSR upscaling technology is faster and offers improved image quality for supported games.
Man creates £4,500 gaming rig in his truck to play driving games when in traffic
A gamer named ZanaZamora has installed a custom £4,500 ($6,000) gaming rig in their truck's passenger seat to play simulation racing games like Le Mans Ultimate and iRacing while stuck in traffic. The setup includes a large racing wheel and monitor, with the user highlighting the rewarding nature of sim racing and their competitive achievements. The article also touches on other instances of in-car gaming, such as Tesla's built-in arcade and Honda's partnership with Sony for PlayStation Remote Play in future models.
