God of War Ragnarök
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God of War Laufey Officially Announced For PS5Sony Interactive Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio have announced God of War Laufey for PlayStation 5, featuring Kratos' wife, Faye, as the protagonist. The game will explore the 'Everywhen,' an afterlife realm where gods from various mythologies clash. Players will utilize Faye's speed and control in combat, building upon the series' core elements with a fresh gameplay feel inspired by both the Greek and Norse eras.
God of War Laufey Announced | Console CreaturesSony Santa Monica revealed God of War Laufey during the State of Play, focusing on the character Faye as she navigates a chaotic land of gods after her death. The game aims to blend the combat fluidity of the Greek era with the world-building of the Norse era, promising brutal combat and an engaging world.
God of War: Laufey Revealed, Stars Faye In A New Adventure From Santa Monica StudioSony's State of Play revealed God of War: Laufey, a new entry focusing on Faye, Kratos' late wife, played by Deborah Ann Woll. The game shifts from Kratos' heavy combat to Faye's agile, stylish action in a realm called the Everwhen, featuring a talking cube companion named Phranque. No release date was announced.
New God of War game likely won't come to PCSony has revealed God of War Laufey, a new entry in the series that is unlikely to be released on PC, unlike its recent predecessors. This decision aligns with reports of Sony backing away from PC releases for its major single-player exclusives, reinforcing them as system sellers for the PlayStation 5. While multiplayer titles like Helldivers 2 will continue to see PC ports, flagship exclusives like God of War Laufey are expected to remain console-bound.
First look at God of War LaufeySanta Monica Studio has revealed God of War Laufey, a new mainline entry in the series focusing on Kratos's wife, Faye. The game will explore Faye's journey through the afterlife, known as the Everywhen, where she must battle various gods and creatures. It will feature intimate, brutal combat with Faye wielding a legendary sword and utilizing soul manipulation abilities, and is coming soon to PlayStation 5.
New Report Shows PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Declining, But What’s The Full Story>A report analyzing Sony's first-party game sales reveals a significant decline from FY20 to FY25, dropping from 58.4 million to 32.1 million units. While the number of releases has fluctuated, the analysis suggests the core issue is an increasing reliance on a few blockbuster franchises like God of War and Spider-Man, with fewer new titles emerging to fill the gap.
PlayStation first-party sales see modest rebound after half-decade declinePlayStation first-party game sales saw a modest increase to 32.1 million copies in FY2025, the first upturn in five years, following a significant decline since a peak in 2020-2021. This growth is attributed partly to the release of Ghost of Yōtei, while the overall decline was linked to inconsistent studio output and lengthy development cycles. Sony has also reportedly scaled back on releasing PS5 exclusives for PC, fearing it could damage the console's brand.
PS5 First-Party Sales Have Fallen Sharply, But It Doesn't Tell the Full StoryA report analyzing Sony's first-party game sales on PlayStation 5 reveals a significant drop in unit sales since FY20. However, the article argues this decline is influenced by factors such as increased game prices, fewer releases, the end of indie publishing, reduced discounting, the introduction of PS Plus Extra, and shifts in player behavior towards evergreen titles.
PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Fell to 32 Million Copies in FY 2025Sony's first-party PlayStation game sales have declined significantly, reaching 32.1 million copies in FY 2025, down from 58.4 million in FY 2020. This trend, despite critically acclaimed releases like Astro Bot, may be influenced by the end of pandemic-driven sales boosts and a shift away from PC releases for single-player titles. Sony is also facing increased development costs and has scaled back live-service ambitions, potentially needing to focus on releasing more games to reverse the sales downturn.
Summer Game Fest 2026 and State of Play - every PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo rumourThis article compiles numerous rumors and predictions for upcoming announcements at Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and other gaming showcases. It covers potential reveals for games across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch platforms, including new titles, sequels, remakes, and DLC from major publishers like Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, and Capcom.
Days of Play Sale 2026 Features Discounts on Hardware and Games in the Philippines - GameHauntSony's annual Days of Play sale is live from May 27 to June 10, 2026, offering discounts on PlayStation hardware and games in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The PlayStation VR2 headset sees a significant price drop, and select first-party titles are available at historic lows. Notably, there are no discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles this year, a departure from previous sales.- Daily Video Game Deals May 28 – Potion Permit Complete Edition, Tekken 8, Helldivers 2, Blood & Truth, Demon’s Souls & MoreDaily video game deals for May 28th include discounts on Potion Permit Complete Edition, Tekken 8, Helldivers 2, Blood & Truth, and Demon's Souls. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
'Every Detail Matters': Sony Drops New Promo for $900 PS5 ProSony has released a new commercial for the PlayStation 5 Pro, emphasizing "every detail matters" and highlighting its enhanced visuals for games like Ghost of Yotei and God of War Ragnarok. The console's price has increased to $899.99, with discussions around its value proposition and the benefits of its PSSR2 upscaling technology.- Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale – Save Up to 75% On Handhelds, Controllers, Games, And MoreBest Buy is holding a Memorial Day sale with discounts on over 1,300 gaming products, including handhelds, controllers, and games. Notable deals include the ASUS ROG Ally for $500 and various titles for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The sale runs until May 25.
Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale - Save Up to 75% On Handhelds, Controllers, Games, And MoreBest Buy is holding a Memorial Day sale with significant discounts on a wide range of gaming products, including handhelds, controllers, and over 1,300 games. Notable deals include the ASUS ROG Ally for $500 and discounts on titles for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The sale runs until May 25.- Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale - Save Up to 75% On Handhelds, Controllers, Games, And MoreBest Buy is holding a Memorial Day sale with significant discounts on a wide range of gaming products, including handhelds, controllers, and over 1,300 games. Notable deals include the ASUS ROG Ally for $500 and discounts on titles for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The sale runs until May 25.
Sony Is Done Putting Single-Player Games on SteamSony's CEO has confirmed that single-player PlayStation games will no longer be released on Steam. This marks a shift from the previous strategy of porting titles like God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man to PC months after their console launch. The company believes maintaining platform exclusivity for its first-party titles is crucial for its hardware business.- Storydrivna PS5-spel blir Playstation-exklusiva, enligt uppgiftSony's PlayStation division is reportedly shifting back to making narrative-driven, single-player games exclusive to its consoles. This change, confirmed by PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst, means titles like Saros and Marvel's Wolverine may not be released on PC, unlike recent major releases such as God of War: Ragnarök and Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
New consumer survey finds exclusives are the number one reason people play on a console, but is there more to it than that?A new survey by Circana reveals that 41% of console gamers cite exclusive titles as their primary reason for choosing a platform, though this figure has decreased by eight points from the previous year. Despite the importance of exclusives for hardware sales, popular non-exclusive live service games like Fortnite and Call of Duty continue to dominate player engagement across PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
Take note Xbox, exclusives are the main reason people buy video game consolesA recent consumer survey indicates that exclusive games remain the primary driver for console purchases, despite Microsoft's multiplatform strategy. While some Xbox titles have found success on PlayStation 5, the data suggests a return to exclusives may be necessary for Xbox's future success with Project Helix. Sony also appears to be re-evaluating its own multiplatform approach for single-player titles.