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Alanah Addresses God of War's Sex Scenes
Former Sony Santa Monica writer Alanah Pearce has discussed the sex minigames featured in the earlier God of War titles. Pearce, who worked on God of War Ragnarök, provided insights into the inclusion of such content in the series.
Alanah Addresses God of War's Sex Scenes
Players are discussing the direction of Sony Santa Monica's upcoming projects, with some expressing confusion over a potential God of War prequel while director Corey Barlog works on a separate, unannounced title. Concerns are raised about Sony's reliance on established franchises versus developing new intellectual property.
Pearl Abyss Reveals Launch Trailer for Crimson Desert Prior to Global Release on March 20 - GameHaunt
Pearl Abyss has revealed the launch trailer for Crimson Desert, an open-world action RPG set to release globally on March 20, 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and ROG Xbox Ally, featuring fast-paced combat, dragon riding, and a vast world. Pre-load begins on March 17, 2026.
Dynamic Pricing Reported in PlayStation Store
Sony has been conducting A/B price tests in the PlayStation Store since November 2025, affecting over 100 games across more than seventy regions. This dynamic pricing experiment, which includes both discounts and potential price increases, has expanded to the US market and involves first-party titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarök, as well as games from major publishers. The move has sparked concern among users regarding potential price inflation and unfair practices.
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.
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.
God of War's infamous sex minigames were actually "designed by women", former Sony Santa Monica writer Alanah Pearce reveals
Former Sony Santa Monica writer Alanah Pearce revealed that the controversial sex minigames in the early God of War titles were largely designed by women, with one chamber explicitly designed to resemble a labia. Pearce believes these minigames should be included in upcoming remakes, arguing they are critical of Kratos's character and serve his narrative journey.
Sony is Seemingly Testing Dynamic Pricing On The PlayStation Store
Sony is reportedly testing dynamic pricing on the PlayStation 5 PlayStation Store, with some users receiving personalized discounts of up to 17.6% on over 100 games. This A/B testing, which has been ongoing for at least three months across nearly 70 regions excluding the US and Japan, includes both first-party and third-party titles.
Dynamic pricing is creeping into video games as Sony experiments on PS5
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly experimenting with dynamic pricing for over 150 games on the PlayStation Store across 68 regions. This pricing strategy allows for price adjustments based on demand, supply, and user data, with discounts ranging from 5% to 17.6%. The experiment excludes the US and Japan, possibly due to stricter regulations, and affects both first-party titles like God Of War Ragnarök and third-party games.
Sony seems to be testing dynamic pricing for digital games, but you shouldn't start panicking yet
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly testing dynamic pricing for digital games on PlayStation, with over 150 titles in 68 regions showing different prices to different users. This experiment, which has been ongoing for over three months, has seen some major titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarök decrease in price, though prices could potentially increase in the future.
The Best Deals Today: Mario Switch Games, Splatoon 3, Mario Kart World, and More - IGN
This article highlights various video game deals available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Featured titles include discounts on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 3, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, Fantasian Neo Dimension, Super Mario Party Jamboree, God of War Ragnarök, and Super Mario Odyssey.
The Best Deals Today: Mario Kart World, Splatoon 3, LEGO Super Mario, and More - IGN
Several video game deals are available this weekend, including Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2 at $69.99 and Splatoon 3 for $39.88. PlayStation 5 owners can find Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater for $30 and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach for $49.99. Nintendo Switch and PS5 copies of Fantasian Neo Dimension are on sale for $24.99, and God of War Ragnarök for PS5 is available for $19.99.
Sony is experimenting with dynamic discounts on the PlayStation Store
Sony is experimenting with dynamic pricing and discounts on the PlayStation Store, with some users receiving different prices for the same games. While intended to offer lower prices, errors have led to some users facing higher costs. This A/B testing approach is being applied to both first-party titles like Helldivers 2 and third-party games.
The logic of platform exclusivity remains undefeated | Opinion
The article argues that despite consumer frustration, platform exclusivity remains a commercially sound strategy for console manufacturers like Sony and Nintendo. While Microsoft has moved towards multiplatform releases, Sony appears to be returning to a traditional exclusivity model, believing it drives hardware sales and overall platform appeal, even if PC ports of their games have not yielded significant conversion rates.
Sales data indicates Sony's PS5 ports are increasingly losing audience share on PC, but only because of release timing
Analysis from Newzoo suggests Sony's PC ports are losing audience share due to delayed release dates compared to simultaneous multi-platform launches. While PC versions of PlayStation titles typically account for 13% of total players, simultaneous releases see PC contribute around 44%. This trend is observed across various titles, with recent ports showing smaller PC shares than earlier ones.
A Big Shift For PlayStation Could Be Bad News For One Of Its Best Studios
Sony is reportedly scaling back its PC porting strategy, potentially impacting its acquisition Nixxes, a studio known for its high-quality PC ports of PlayStation titles. This shift mirrors past issues with other acquired studios like Bluepoint Games, raising concerns about Nixxes' future role within Sony's first-party development structure.
Sony will no longer bring its first-party games to PCs, marking a major shift
Sony is reportedly shifting its strategy and will no longer release major single-player PlayStation 5 games on PC, reversing a trend that began in 2020. While some online titles and games from external developers will still receive PC ports, this decision may limit future access to Sony's flagship titles on the platform. The change is attributed to weaker sales of recent PC ports and concerns about brand dilution.
PlayStation Will No Longer Publish Its Singleplayer Games On PC, Says New Report
Sony's PlayStation division is reportedly reversing its strategy of releasing single-player exclusives on PC, with titles like Ghost of Yotei now slated to remain on PlayStation 5. While live-service and online games will still launch on PC, this shift aims to bolster console sales and protect the PlayStation brand, despite some past PC releases achieving significant success.
Sorry, first-party PlayStation games aren't coming to PC anymore
Sony is reportedly reversing its strategy of releasing first-party PlayStation 5 games on PC, with future tentpole single-player titles likely to remain console exclusives. This shift follows reports of poor PC port sales performance and concerns that PC releases may harm future console sales. While some online and previously announced PC titles will still launch multi-platform, Sony appears to be moving towards a more exclusive model similar to Nintendo.