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A Lego PlayStation Set Is Reportedly Arriving Later This Year
A new report suggests a Lego set based on the original PlayStation console will be released in December for $160. The set, reportedly containing nearly 2,000 pieces, will include a brick-built console and controller. This follows previous Lego console sets like the NES, Game Boy, and Atari 2600, and Lego's prior collaborations with Sony on the Lego Horizon Adventures game.
Bungie’s Latest Marathon Patch Reduces NPC Difficulty After Player Feedback
Bungie has released patch 1.0.0.4 for their extraction shooter Marathon, reducing the difficulty of NPC enemies following player feedback. The update also increases the spawn rate of Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates on the Perimeter map, provides more starting ammo for daily loadouts, and improves the visibility range for contract objectives. These changes aim to create a fairer gameplay experience and address community concerns.
50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mega March Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Mega March sale, featuring discounts on over 50 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games until March 25th. The sale includes titles like Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, with some games reaching their lowest prices ever.
50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mega March Sale (North America/Europe)
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting its Mega March sale until March 25th, featuring discounts on over 50 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games. The sale includes titles like Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, with some games reaching their lowest prices ever.
Last Chance to Buy These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Mega March Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is holding a Mega March sale with over 50 discounted digital titles for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The sale ends on March 25th, featuring games like Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach at reduced prices.
Marathon Update 1.0.0.4 Makes UESC Easier, but Bungie Insists It Will Not Change Direction on ‘Friction’ the AI Enemies Provide - IGN
Marathon's first post-launch patch, Update 1.0.0.4, introduces balance changes to address player feedback regarding difficulty, particularly concerning ammo scarcity and enemy AI. Bungie has increased resource spawns and reduced enemy health on certain maps while assuring players that the core challenge of the AI will remain. The update also includes weapon adjustments and implements the promised rewards pass and store changes.
Marathon's first patch improves ammo and meds, makes combat noisier, nerfs thermal scopes and UESC bots
Bungie has released the first patch for its live-service shooter Marathon, addressing player feedback with several balance changes. The update increases the spawn rate of Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates, boosts starting ammo, and reduces the effectiveness of thermal scopes. UESC bot health and HP have also been slightly nerfed, while navigation points are now more visible.
Pokémon Pokopia's Early Success Causes A Surge In Nintendo's Share Price
Nintendo's share price has surged by approximately 15% following the unexpected early success of Pokémon Pokopia. The game's strong sales, selling out in many US and UK outlets, have positively impacted investor confidence, according to analyst Hideki Yasuda. This surge follows a period of downturn, though the company's share price has not yet reached its 2025 record high.
The Best PS5 Deals This Week: Save On RPGs, Preowned Games, And Accessories - March 11, 2026
This week's PlayStation 5 deals include significant discounts on RPGs like Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, as well as sales on preowned games from GameFly. Several accessories, including headsets and DualSense controllers, are also available at reduced prices, though console bundle stock is limited.
How to Play God of War Games in Chronological Order: Kratos’ Full Story
This article discusses the chronological order of the God of War games and explores community discussions around potential future titles. Players are debating the direction of Sony Santa Monica's next project, with some hoping for a new IP and others speculating about a God of War prequel or spin-off.
PlayStation Plus Extra February games for March leak
Leaked information suggests that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Persona 5 Royal, Madden NFL 26, Metal Eden, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, and Astroneer will be added to PlayStation Plus Extra in March. Persona 5 Royal and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are highlighted as the major additions for the subscription service.
A Lego PlayStation Is Coming This Year, Report Claims
A report claims that Lego will release a 1,911-piece set of the original PlayStation console and controller in December 2026 for $160. This follows previous Lego sets based on Nintendo consoles like the NES and Game Boy, as well as Sony's Horizon franchise.
Microsoft Teases Project Helix Development Kits at GDC 2026 With New Images
Microsoft has teased development kits for its next-generation console, codenamed Project Helix, at GDC 2026. The images, shared via Xbox's social media, bear resemblance to past Xbox development hardware and hint at the "XDK" designation. New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma confirmed Project Helix will lead in performance for both Xbox and PC games.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide March 10, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The March PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, and Slime Rancher 2. The update also features various other PS4 and PS5 games, along with PSVR titles.
PS5 Players Could Get Compensation as Sony Slammed for Monopolistic Practices in UK Court
Sony is facing a £2 billion class-action lawsuit in the UK accusing the company of monopolistic practices related to digital game sales on the PlayStation 5. The lawsuit argues that Sony's closed ecosystem unfairly limits consumer choice and could result in compensation for up to 12.2 million UK players if Sony loses. The company defends its model by citing security risks of open storefronts and its low hardware profit margins.
Game Republic New Horizons establishes new advisory board
Sony is conducting a large-scale A/B test on dynamic pricing within the PlayStation Store, offering discounts of up to 17.6% on over 150 games across 68 regions. This experiment has been ongoing for more than three months, with different users seeing varying prices for the same titles.
Overwatch senior dev says using Steam player counts to dunk on multi-platform releases like Marathon is "big…
Overwatch senior designer Dylan Snyder and Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford have commented on the scrutiny of Steam player counts for multi-platform games like Marathon. They argue that Steam player data alone is not a definitive measure of a game's success, especially for titles available on multiple platforms or through different launchers like Battle.net. The discussion highlights the increasing competition and saturation in the PC gaming market.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Leak Reveals March Additions - IGN
A leak from billbil-kun suggests that Persona 5 Royal, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Madden NFL 26, and Astroneer will be among the games added to the PlayStation Plus Extra catalog in March 2026. Premium subscribers may also receive Tekken Dark Resurrection. The leak indicates Persona 5 Royal will be available on PlayStation 5.
Hypothetically, Could Sony Stop Its PS5 Ports from Running on Xbox Helix?
The article speculates on whether Sony could prevent its PlayStation 5 games from running on Microsoft's rumored 'Xbox Helix' PC platform. It discusses the shift in console business models, the implications of PC ports, and Sony's recent decision to pull back from releasing some of its single-player titles on PC, questioning the future of console exclusivity.
Until Dawn remake studio is officially dead, a year after laying off nearly its entire staff
Ballistic Moon, the studio responsible for the 2024 remake of Until Dawn, has officially dissolved. The company was struck off the government's register on February 2nd, following multiple rounds of layoffs that began in September 2023. Despite the studio's closure, the Until Dawn remake received a respectable critical reception.
