Ghost of Yotei
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Marvel's Wolverine Preorders Waiting On Insomniac's Next Gameplay Reveal
Preorders for Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine are not yet available, with the developer stating they want to show more gameplay first. Insomniac previously committed to revealing more gameplay this spring, and while they are technically correct as spring has just begun, they have approximately 90 days until the summer solstice on June 21 to meet this promise. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5 on September 16.
Sony Expected to Officially Confirm the End of First-Party PS5 Titles on PC – Rumor
Sony is reportedly planning to stop releasing major first-party single-player titles on PC, with an official confirmation expected soon. This rumor follows the PC release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and comes amid discussions about the performance of previous PC ports like Returnal and Marvel's Spider-Man 2. While some titles like Horizon Hunters Gathering will still launch on both PS5 and PC, Sony appears to be prioritizing console exclusivity for its major single-player games.
Feb 2026 USA Sales: PS5 Outsells Nintendo's New Switch 2 for a Second Consecutive Month
In February 2026, the PlayStation 5 outsold the Nintendo Switch for the second consecutive month in the USA, despite a year-over-year decline in PlayStation sales. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game of the year so far, with its launch week sales significantly exceeding Resident Evil Village. Overall industry spending saw a slight increase year-over-year, partly due to the Switch's performance.
Resident Evil Requiem Debuts as the Best-selling Game of the Year in the U.S. So Far - IGN
Resident Evil Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of February 2026 in the U.S. and is the year's top seller so far, with Capcom reporting 6 million global sales. Overall gaming spending saw a slight 1% year-over-year increase, largely driven by hardware sales, particularly the new Nintendo Switch 2, which is outpacing its predecessor. Despite strong individual game performances, content spending remained flat, with subscription services being the only growing segment.
Hades II and Date Everything leading the charge at the 2026 Gayming Awards nominations
Hades II and Date Everything! lead the nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards, with each title receiving three nods. The awards celebrate games representing the LGBTQIA+ community. Other nominated games include Hollow Knight: Silksong and South of Midnight.
Assassin's Creed Shadows Grounds Its Open World In Reality Without Spoiling The Fun
Assassin's Creed Shadows is praised for its immersive and realistic open world design, which prioritizes natural environments and believable layouts over constant player engagement. The game's use of seasons, impassable terrain, and well-placed activities contributes to a world that feels like a real place, setting it apart from other open-world titles like Ghost of Yotei.
Hades 2 and Date Everything lead Gayming Awards 2026 nominations
The nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards have been revealed, with Hades 2 and Date Everything leading with three nominations each. Hades 2 is nominated for Game of the Year alongside other titles like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on June 8, 2026, and will be hosted by Erika Ishii and Dawn.
Ghost of Yotei Devs Celebrate Cutting Features: Why Less Is More
Developers at Sucker Punch Productions are celebrating the removal of features during the development of Ghost of Yotei, a sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. This approach, involving weekly meetings where deleted features are met with applause, is seen by some as a commitment to quality over quantity, while others express concern about potentially cut content or view it as PR spin.
Crimson Desert Wants to Win You Over With Trust, Not Features
Crimson Desert aims to build player trust through transparent communication and a commitment to a complete, single-purchase experience without microtransactions or monetized progression. The developers emphasize a human-first approach, with no AI-generated voice performances, and are focusing on optimization across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a planned release date of March 19th.
Death Stranding 2 To Add New Difficulty Mode, Live-Action Scenes, and More Alongside PC Release
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set to receive a new difficulty mode and live-action scenes, with details emerging alongside its PC release. The game also received multiple nominations for the Golden Joystick Awards 2025, alongside other titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Ghost of Yōtei Studio Encouraged Developers to be Proud of Cutting Out Unnecessary Content
Sucker Punch Productions encouraged developers to celebrate cutting unnecessary content from Ghost of Yōtei, fostering a positive environment for content trimming. Co-creative director Jason Connell explained that weekly celebrations of removed features helped maintain morale and focus development. The team also discussed how a cut rock-climbing mechanic, inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, did not align with the game's wandering ronin theme.
Ghost of Yotei dev says cutting features from games is "really important," so Sucker Punch had weekly meetings where "people would clap" every time something got deleted
Sucker Punch Productions' co-creative director Jason Connell discussed the importance of cutting features during game development for Ghost of Yotei. He explained that the studio fosters a positive environment around feature removal, even celebrating it, to ensure the game remains focused and efficient, especially given their leaner team size.
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends Review – In the Presence of a Legend
Ghost of Yōtei: Legends offers a fun and content-rich co-op experience, building upon the foundation of Ghost of Tsushima: Legends. The mode features four distinct classes, a straightforward gear grind, and numerous unlocks without microtransactions. Despite some balancing issues and a steep difficulty curve, the core combat remains satisfying, and the campaign provides variety, with potential for future growth.
Clair Obscur and Dispatch lead BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Dispatch lead the BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations with 12 and nine nods respectively. A total of 42 titles received nominations across various categories, with Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Arc Raiders also securing multiple nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in London.
Silent Hill f Won Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2026
Silent Hill f was awarded Game of the Year at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2026, also securing wins for Best Graphics and Best Voice Actor. Other notable winners included The Hundred Line, Ghost of Yotei, Pokemon Legends Z-A, and Urban Myth Dissolution Center, each taking home two awards. Silent Hill f is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
Ghost of Yōtei’s Combat Designer Says Takezo the Unrivalled Was Intended to be a “Super Boss”
Sucker Punch Productions' lead combat designer Theodore Fishman discussed the challenging optional boss Takezo the Unrivalled in Ghost of Yōtei, stating it was intended as a "super boss" to test player tactics. Art director Joanna Wang also spoke about the game's open-world design, which makes the playable space feel larger than Ghost of Tsushima through clever use of contrast. Ghost of Yōtei is available on PlayStation 5.
Persona Meets Mario: What Today's Gaming Mashups Teach ... | TAG
Developers of Donkey Kong Bananza admit the game's 'Elephant Bananza' transformation feature may have gone too far, while Nintendo clarifies the elephant mechanics in Super Mario Bros. Wonder were coincidental. Separately, X-Men '97 season 2 hints at its release date through a new comic series, and Ghost of Yotei's free online mode 'Legends' is praised for its quality. The article also touches on Starfield's composer, Pokémon TCG's new set, and rising V-Bucks prices.
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 536: Legendary Cooperation
The Official PlayStation Podcast episode 536 features discussions on upcoming releases like The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, MLB The Show 26, Crimson Desert, and Death Stranding 2. The episode includes an interview with Darren Bridges, Lead Designer at Sucker Punch, about Ghost of Yōtei Legends, and highlights updates for Helldivers 2, Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, and Little Nightmares: Altered Echoes for PS VR2.
Share of the Week: Prize
PlayStation's Share of the Week highlights user-submitted screenshots and in-game moments from various titles including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Death Stranding, and God of War Ragnarök. Players are encouraged to share their own in-game captures using #PSshare and #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.
