Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
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30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Days of Play Sale (North America/Europe)
The PlayStation Store's Days of Play sale is offering discounts on numerous PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles until June 10th. This guide highlights recommended games that have received high scores, with many reaching new lowest-ever prices.
(For Southeast Asia) Days of Play 2026 begins May 27
Sony Interactive Entertainment's Days of Play 2026 event begins May 27 and runs through June 10, offering discounts on PlayStation games, accessories, and PlayStation Plus memberships. The promotion includes new monthly games for PlayStation Plus subscribers, exclusive in-game packs, game trials, and sales on select PS5 titles and hardware like the PlayStation VR2.
My incredibly late list of the 10 best games of 2025 - Reader's Feature
A reader has compiled a late list of their top 10 games from 2025, highlighting titles across various genres. Despite industry challenges, the year proved to be strong for gaming, with standout titles including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Share of the Week: Hands
This week's Share of the Week highlights players' creative use of Photo Mode, focusing on character hands in various games like Pragmata, The Last of Us Part II, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Next week's theme will be LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, with submissions due by May 27, 2026.
3D Action-Adventure PC Title Mononoke No Kuni Heads to BitSummit 2026 with Revamped Demo
The 3D action-adventure game Mononoke No Kuni will be playable at BitSummit 2026, featuring a revamped demo with improved environments and new gameplay systems. Developed by Lights-Interactive and published by HAPPINET CORPORATION, the title is set to release on PC in autumn 2026. The game draws inspiration from Japanese folklore and features parry-based combat and a bond system with the player's Shiba Inu companion, Musashi.
James Bond’s Omega from 007 First Light Is Now A Real Watch You Probably Can’t Afford
Omega has released a real-world version of the Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light, inspired by the watch featured in the upcoming James Bond video game. This limited edition watch, priced at $9,400, incorporates bronze gold elements and is the first Omega Bond watch not to debut in a film. The article also notes the trend of video games collaborating with watch brands, citing examples like Hamilton's tie-ins with Death Stranding 2 and Resident Evil Requiem.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead Develop:Star Awards 2026
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei lead the nominations for the Develop:Star Awards 2026 with six categories each, including Best Game. Other nominees for Best Game include Blue Prince, Dispatch, Jurassic World Evolution 3, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Peak. Winners will be announced on July 15 during Develop:Brighton 2026.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixes
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
State of Play Announced for June 2nd, Includes New Look at Marvel’s Wolverine
Sony announced the next State of Play presentation will air on June 2nd, featuring over 60 minutes of game updates and reveals. The showcase will include a closer look at Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine, with details on combat and potential pricing. Other anticipated titles like Naughty Dog's Intergalactic, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Fairgame$ may also be featured.
Sony retreats from PC gaming, robbing us of maybe 4 games
Sony is reportedly ceasing the release of its single-player PlayStation games on PC, according to PlayStation boss Herman Hulst. This decision marks a shift from the company's previous strategy of porting titles like Horizon: Zero Dawn and God of War to PC. While multiplayer games will still be released on PC, this move emphasizes Sony's focus on its PlayStation 5 console as the primary platform for its prestige single-player experiences.
Sony Ends PC Ports for First-Party Single-Player Games, Confirms PlayStation Leadership
Sony Interactive Entertainment has confirmed it will cease releasing internally developed single-player games on PC, reversing a strategy that began in 2020. While multiplayer and live-service titles will continue to launch on PC, major exclusives like God of War and The Last of Us Part I will now remain console-exclusive to PlayStation 5. This shift aligns Sony's strategy more closely with Nintendo's approach to platform exclusivity.
The Best PC Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights the best PC games available in 2026, spanning various genres and including both recent releases and enduring live-service titles. The list emphasizes games that run well on PC, with considerations for hardware and accessibility, and notes that many titles are also playable on devices like the Steam Deck.
Share of the Week: Celebrate
This week's PlayStation Share highlights user-submitted celebration moments from various games including Horizon Zero Dawn, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The upcoming theme for submissions is EA Sports FC 26, with players encouraged to share goal-worthy shots.
Evening Patches
Several games have received updates, including Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC with patch 1.6, and The Arcanist update. NARAKA: BLADEPOINT also received an update on April 29th, 2026.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App
Valve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
Preorders For The Official Death Stranding 2 Novelization Are Live
Preorders are now available for the official novelization of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, with the first volume releasing on October 13. The 336-page paperback, penned by Hitori Nojima and translated by Carley Radford, retells the game's story and is available for $19, with an eBook version priced at $11. The novelization draws inspiration from Nevil Shute's 1957 novel of the same name.
Morning Patches
Several games have received official patches, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Crimson Desert, and DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH. Patch notes for version 1.5.5 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are live, while Crimson Desert has released patch notes version 1.04.02 for all platforms. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH also received a PC patch, version 1.5.
Gang of Dragon's YouTube Channel Goes Up In Smoke
Rumors suggest Toshihiro Nagoshi's "Gang of Dragons" may be canceled, with its developer Nagoshi Studio's YouTube channel being deleted and NetEase reportedly pulling funding. The game, Nagoshi's first since leaving Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, is facing significant financial hurdles, with the studio seeking new partners as current funding is set to expire. This situation mirrors other high-profile game cancellations in the industry.
DEATH STRANDING 2 gets better performance for Steam Deck along with other general improvements
Nixxes and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS have released a new patch for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, focusing on improved performance for the Steam Deck and addressing various bug fixes. The update includes optimizations for scenarios like Bandit Camps and improvements to Steam Input, along with general user interface and localization enhancements.
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms redundancies
Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has confirmed a new round of redundancies due to a decline in demand for mobile and casual external development projects. The company stated that these decisions are difficult and expressed gratitude for the contributions of the affected employees. The article also reports on a significant increase in US consumer spending on video games in March 2026, driven by strong hardware sales, particularly for the Nintendo Switch 2.
