God of War Ragnarök
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Daily Video Game Deals May 28 – Potion Permit Complete Edition, Tekken 8, Helldivers 2, Blood & Truth, Demon’s Souls & More
Daily 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.
Best Buy’s Memorial Day Sale – Save Up to 75% On Handhelds, Controllers, Games, And More
Best 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.
'Every Detail Matters': Sony Drops New Promo for $900 PS5 Pro
Sony 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 More
Best 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 More
Best 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 Steam
Sony'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 uppgift
Sony'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 consoles
A 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.
These Numbers Explain Why Sony Is Stopping Porting PS5 Games to PC
Sony is reportedly scaling back its efforts to port PlayStation 5 single-player games to PC, citing disappointing sales figures for titles like God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West. While some live service and externally developed titles will still be released on PC, the company appears to be prioritizing its console business model.
Gaming Communities Show Their Passion in Award Voting - But At What Cost? | HappyGamer
A Genshin Impact fan's confession reveals how their community allegedly manipulated voting to win a Player's Voice award against titles like Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok. This highlights the potential for organized fanbases to influence award outcomes, raising questions about the integrity of community-driven recognition and the power of dedicated gaming communities.
Why Autosave Games Are the Only Games Parents Play | TAG
This article argues that autosave functionality is the most crucial feature for parents playing video games, especially in 2026. It highlights games like Slay the Spire 2, Balatro, and Cyberpunk 2077 for their robust autosave systems, while cautioning against titles with infrequent or manual save points, which can lead to significant progress loss due to unpredictable interruptions.
Analysts say PC gaming is now the one platform where more than 50% of revenue comes from games outside the top 20
PC gaming revenue is increasingly driven by titles outside the top 20, with these games accounting for 56% of revenue in Western markets in 2025, a significant increase from previous years. Playtime for these less popular titles also grew substantially, while playtime for top-tier games remained flat or declined, indicating a shift in player engagement towards a broader range of games on the platform.
God of War Ragnarök Raises the Bar for Inclusive Gaming Experiences
God of War Ragnarök is praised for its significant advancements in game accessibility, offering extensive options for visual, auditory, and motor skill adjustments. While the game provides a robust Guided Setup and a comprehensive accessibility menu, some inconsistencies remain, particularly with the screen reader's coverage across all game features. Despite these minor flaws, the title is recognized as a major step forward in inclusive game design, allowing more players to engage with its narrative and gameplay.
God of War Faye Spin-Off With Tyr Reportedly in Development
Reports suggest Santa Monica Studio is developing a God of War spin-off game centered on the character Faye, potentially featuring Tyr and exploring multiple mythologies beyond Norse. While unconfirmed by Sony, the rumor has generated excitement among fans for a potential new direction for the franchise after God of War Ragnarök.
God of War Faye Spin-Off Rumored with Tyr and Multiple Mythologies
A rumor suggests Santa Monica Studio is developing a God of War spin-off centered on Faye, Kratos' late wife and Atreus' mother. The game would reportedly feature Tyr and explore multiple mythologies beyond Norse legend. This potential title could delve into Faye's backstory and her relationship with Kratos before the events of the rebooted series.
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.
