Marvel Tokon
News, coverage and analysis tracking Marvel Tokon across the outlets.
Marvel Tōkon roster adds Deadpool, Loki, and BladeMarvel Tōkon has added Deadpool, Loki, and Blade to its playable roster, as announced by PlayStation and Arc System Works during EVO 2026. A new gameplay trailer showcased these characters and the upcoming open beta for PlayStation 5 and PC, scheduled from July 24th to July 26th. The game will also feature a new stage, Asgard, and plans for post-launch DLC characters.
Round Up: What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for June 2026?Sony's June 2026 State of Play livestream showcased over an hour of new PlayStation 5 titles. Key announcements included God of War Laufey, Until Dawn 2, Marvel's Wolverine, and a new Tomb Raider game. Several classic titles and remasters were also revealed, alongside updates for PS Plus Extra and Premium.
Sony Is Looking To Keep More Single-Player Games On PlayStation & Faces Hacking ConcernsSony is reportedly shifting its strategy to keep more single-player games exclusive to the PlayStation 5, reversing a trend of multi-platform releases for titles like Ghost of Yotei and the upcoming Saros. This move aims to strengthen the PlayStation brand and console sales, though it coincides with recent hacking concerns where user accounts are being compromised through social engineering tactics targeting PSN IDs and old transaction data.
Nintendo has just announced Wario Ware-like game Pictonico! for mobile phones, and it looks absolutely bonkersNintendo has announced Pictonico!, a new mobile game developed with Intelligent Systems that is heavily inspired by Wario Ware. The free-to-start title will feature photo-based minigames and will be released on iOS and Android on May 28th, with additional game volumes available for purchase. Separately, reports indicate Sony is ending its practice of releasing PlayStation single-player narrative games on PC, with titles like Marvel's Wolverine expected to remain exclusive to the PlayStation 5.
Sony reportedly confirms it's ditching PC versions of its single-player PS5 gamesSony is reportedly ending its practice of bringing single-player PlayStation 5 games to PC, according to PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst. This strategic shift aims to bolster console exclusivity and brand identity, with titles like Marvel's Wolverine and Intergalactic: The Heretic Project expected to remain console-only. Multiplayer games are not affected by this change.
Sony’s single player games will no longer be releasing on PCSony's PlayStation Studios will no longer release single-player games on PC, with titles like Saros remaining PlayStation exclusive, according to a report citing Hermen Hulst. Multiplayer games will continue to have broader releases. This policy shift, potentially influenced by PC sales performance and a resurgence of console exclusivity driven by component shortages, signals a return to traditional console wars.
Sony's Single-Player Games Are Once Again PlayStation Exclusive | Console CreaturesSony has officially confirmed that its single-player PlayStation games will no longer be released on PC. This decision, communicated by Hermen Hulst, aims to prevent brand damage and protect PlayStation 5 sales. While some titles like Ghost of Yōtei will remain console exclusives, online-focused games such as Marathon and Marvel Tokon will still launch multi-platform, though PC release windows remain unclear.
'Everybody should play every fighting game' says Invincible VS director: 'They're just fun'Dave Hall, director of the upcoming fighting game Invincible VS, believes all fighting games are fun and accessible, encouraging players to try them. He discussed his passion for the genre, stemming from his work on Killer Instinct and his desire to create an approachable tag-team fighter that captures the spirit of the Invincible IP. Hall emphasized the importance of community feedback in the development process, stating that success for the game means delivering a 'badass game' that fans will enjoy.
Next PlayStation State of Play Set for the Coming Weeks, It's ClaimedSony is reportedly planning to host its next State of Play livestream within the next seven weeks, likely before June. This event is expected to showcase upcoming PlayStation titles, potentially including Marvel's Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and Marvel Tokon, alongside third-party announcements.- State of Play with Third-Party PS5 Reveals Tipped for Next Week, According to Notorious SnoopA notorious leaker known as NateTheHate suggests Sony's next State of Play livestream could occur as early as April 16th, with a focus on third-party titles. The rumor also hints at a potential reveal for Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced on the same day. While unconfirmed, the leaker has a history of accurate information regarding PlayStation's plans.
- MMO Business Roundup: Sony pulls back from PC ports, US considers compelling Tencent divestmentSony is reportedly ceasing PC ports for PlayStation 5 games due to concerns over weak sales and brand dilution, though multiplayer titles like Marvel Tokon and Marathon are unaffected. Separately, the U.S. government is considering compelling Tencent to divest from western gaming investments amid data privacy and potential military links concerns.
- Sorry, first-party PlayStation games aren't coming to PC anymoreSony 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.
Sony Has Reportedly Returned to Console Exclusivity in Part Because Some Within PlayStation Are Worried That Releasing Games on PC May Hurt Sales of PS5 and Even PS6 - IGNSony is reportedly returning to a console exclusivity strategy for its single-player games, pulling back from PC releases due to concerns that PC versions may hurt PlayStation 5 and future PlayStation 6 sales. While online and live-service games will continue to be released on PC, including day-one releases for some titles, plans for games like Ghost of Yotei have been scrapped. This shift contrasts with Microsoft's multiplatform approach and may be influenced by perceived poor PC sales of PlayStation titles and the potential for PlayStation games to run on future Xbox consoles.