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Newzoo: More than half of PC revenue comes from games outside the Top 20
Newzoo data indicates that games outside the Top 20 are increasingly significant in the PC market, capturing 56% of revenue and 45% of playtime by 2025. While console spending remains concentrated on top titles, lower-ranked games are also seeing growth on platforms like PlayStation. Genres like action RPGs and survival games are performing well, with titles such as Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 contributing to this trend.
Next God Of War game will include British mythology claims rumour
Rumors suggest the next God of War spin-off, potentially overseen by Cory Barlog, will feature Faye as the playable character and incorporate elements from various mythologies including British, Mayan, Chinese, and Japanese. The game may also include Kratos and Týr, and feature Merlin as a talking sword. Gameplay is rumored to be faster-paced, compared to Devil May Cry.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
New God of War Could be Revealed at Reported April State of Play Showcase – Rumor
Industry insider Tom Henderson suggests that a new mainline God of War game could be revealed soon, potentially at an unconfirmed April State of Play showcase. While the showcase is rumored to focus on third-party titles, Henderson also heard separately that a God of War announcement was imminent. There are also ongoing rumors about Insomniac Games announcing something in Spring, possibly related to Marvel's Wolverine.
Games Inbox: What is the best PS5 game?
Readers discuss their favorite PlayStation 5 games, with Elden Ring being a popular choice. The discussion also touches on the potential for Star Fox and Ecco the Dolphin remasters, concerns about developer survival, and the future of live service games.
You can get your face in a PS5 game if you tell Sony how much you love them
Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched 'The Playerbase,' a competition offering PlayStation fans the chance to have their likeness scanned into a game, starting with Gran Turismo 7. Applicants must demonstrate an authentic love for PlayStation and Gran Turismo 7 through video interviews. Winners will have their likeness appear as an in-game character portrait and will also design a custom logo and vehicle livery permanently added to the game's showcase.
The Best PS5 Games In 2026
This article rounds up the best PlayStation 5 games available, covering a wide range of genres and styles from AAA blockbusters to indie darlings. It highlights recent favorites and modern classics, aiming to help players discover must-play titles for the console. The list includes critically acclaimed games like Astro Bot, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, among many others.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloads
PlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
'They Realised They Let Me Go Prematurely': God of War's OG Kratos Talks About Reprising His Role
Voice actor TC Carson, who originally voiced Kratos in the Greek God of War games, has returned to the role for upcoming projects, including remakes of the Greek trilogy. Carson joked that Santa Monica Studio realized they let him go prematurely, and discussed a conversation with director Eric Williams that led to his return. Christopher Judge, who voiced Kratos in the Norse saga, and Carson have expressed mutual respect for each other's work.
Share of the Week: Sidekick
This week's PlayStation Share highlights user-submitted photos featuring in-game sidekicks, including Freya from God of War Ragnarök and D-Dog from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The next theme for submissions is Resident Evil Requiem, with a deadline of April 8, 2026.
PlayStation Studios Made $300 Million Over 3 Years From PC Releases – Rumor
A former PlayStation Studios employee's LinkedIn profile suggests the PC port division generated $300 million in net revenue over three years. Despite this success, Sony is reportedly reconsidering its strategy of bringing single-player titles to PC, though multiplayer games will continue to launch on both PC and PlayStation 5.
God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5) Review | VGChartz
This review of God of War Sons of Sparta for PlayStation 5 criticizes its unfocused design, pacing issues, and unengaging controls, ultimately deeming it a confusing narrative with apathetic character development. The game fails to deliver a compelling God of War adventure.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Studio Co-Founder Says There is “No Way Haters Will Stop” DLSS 5
Warhorse Studios co-founder Daniel Vávra expressed optimism for Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, despite criticism, stating that "haters will not stop this." He believes the technology, still in its early stages, could potentially replace expensive ray tracing in the future. Conversely, other developers like Mike York have voiced concerns, describing DLSS 5 as a "complete AI re-render" that alters game visuals significantly.
Sony closes first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games
Sony Interactive Entertainment has shut down its first-party studio Dark Outlaw Games, founded by industry veteran Jason Blundell. The company cited strategic adjustments for long-term sustainability, which included workforce reductions. Separately, Epic Games announced layoffs of over 1,000 employees due to a downturn in Fortnite engagement and broader industry challenges.
OG God of War devs didn't expect the PS2 classic to take 4 years to make, but they "didn't know any better" and "crunched like motherf***ers"
Original God of War developers at Sony Santa Monica Studio did not anticipate the PS2 classic would take four years to complete, admitting to intense crunch periods due to youth and enthusiasm. While crunch is now largely discouraged, the article reflects on the extended development times of early titles compared to modern games and the ongoing discussion about work-life balance in the industry.
Death Stranding 2 Has the Best PC Launch for a Single-player PlayStation-First Game
Death Stranding 2 achieved a peak concurrent user count of over 55,000 on Steam within its first 24 hours, surpassing the combined launch performance of Death Stranding and its Director's Cut. This makes it the best PC launch for a single-player, PlayStation-first title, outperforming other major Sony sequels on the platform.
Death Stranding 2 Has the Best PC Launch for a Single-player PlayStation-First Game
Death Stranding 2 achieved a peak concurrent user count of 55,444 on Steam within its first 24 hours, surpassing the combined launch numbers of Death Stranding and its Director's Cut. This makes it the best PC launch for a single-player, PlayStation-first title, outperforming other major Sony sequels on the platform.
GE-Proton 10-34 brings fixes for God of War Ragnarök, Assassin's Creed, Final Fantasy XIV
GE-Proton 10-34 has been released, introducing fixes for several games including God of War Ragnarök, Assassin's Creed 1, and Final Fantasy XIV on Linux and SteamOS. This community-run compatibility layer update also includes new features for Wayland monitor detection and general Wine improvements.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Animator Criticises DLSS 5, Says it “Isn’t Just Some Lighting”
Veteran animator Mike York, who worked on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and God of War Ragnarök, has criticized Nvidia's DLSS 5 technology, stating it appears to be a complete AI re-render rather than just lighting improvements. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang defended the technology, claiming critics are wrong and that DLSS 5 fuses game control with generative AI. Reports suggest developers at Capcom and Ubisoft were unaware of the technology before Nvidia's showcase.
Sony Is Still Updating the PS3, Nearly 20 Years Later
Alanah Pearce, a former writer at Sony Santa Monica who worked on God of War Ragnarök, has commented on the sex minigames present in the earlier God of War titles. She provided further details regarding their inclusion in the series.
