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Icon Blue DualSense Gets a Release Date, But Fans Only Want to Talk About Discs
Sony announced the Icon Blue Special Edition DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5, set to release on September 25th with pre-orders starting August 25th. However, the announcement was met with significant fan backlash on social media, with many users expressing frustration over the lack of information regarding future disc drives and the potential shift towards digital-only games for the next PlayStation console generation.
PlayStation Plus Subscribers Have 9 Games To Finish Before August Ends
Nine games will be removed from the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on August 18, including Dead Island 2 and Harold Halibut. Subscribers have until this date to play these titles. Additionally, new games are being added to the catalog throughout July and August, with classic titles also becoming available for Premium-tier members.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium July 2026 Games Rolling Out Now
Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers are rolling out their July 2026 game additions, with staggered releases by region. Titles available this week include Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and Dying Light, among others. Specific release dates vary, with some games launching globally on July 21st and others on July 28th in the US, UK, and Japan.
Playstation Plus avtäcker Premium-spelen för juli
PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra subscribers will receive new games starting July 21, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind. The lineup also features Dying Light, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, and Snow Bros. Wonderland. Additionally, Premium subscribers get access to Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
PlayStation Plus Adds PS5 Exclusive Open World RPG
The PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalog has added the PS5 exclusive open-world RPG Rise of the Ronin for July. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game is now available in the US, UK, and Japan, with other regions receiving it on July 21. The article also mentions other games being added to the service on July 21, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Here are our PS Plus Premium and Extra games for July
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in July. The offerings include Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and Firefighter Simulator: Ignite for PlayStation 5, alongside several other titles for PlayStation 4 and 5. Classic games like Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy will also be available on the Premium tier.
Rise Of The Ronin Leads July’s PlayStation Plus Extra Lineup
Sony has announced the July lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra, featuring titles such as Rise of the Ronin and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Additional games will be added throughout the month for subscribers.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July 2026 Confirmed
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for July 2026. The selection will feature Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin, alongside two classic PlayStation 2 titles.
PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium Games For July 2026 Revealed
Sony has announced the lineup of games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers in July 2026. The offerings include titles like Rise of the Ronin, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Dying Light, with some games available starting July 15 and others rolling out later in the month. Premium subscribers will also gain access to classic titles such as Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium July 2026 Games Add 2 Classics
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in July 2026, including two classic titles. New additions feature Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and PS2 classics like Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for July – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite and more
Sony announced the July lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and Firefighting Simulator: Ignite for PlayStation 5. Additionally, PS2 classics Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy will be available for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The new games will be available starting July 15th in some regions and July 21st globally.
Rise of the Ronin is Out Today for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Subscribers
Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin is now available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers on PlayStation 5 in the US and UK. Several other titles, including Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind, are also being added to the Game Catalog throughout July. This staggered release approach is part of Sony's updated strategy for its subscription service offerings.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Koei Tecmo's next project is a new IP that's just been revealed… by the Japanese government
Koei Tecmo has revealed a new intellectual property codenamed 'Fuji', selected for support by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The project aims to be a worldwide hit, expanding beyond games into other media, and is described as an action game with oriental-style aesthetics.
Daily Video Game Deals Jun 13 – Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, Persona 5 Royal & More
Daily Video Game Deals for June 13, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features discounts on numerous titles including Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap, Nioh 3, Silent Hill 2, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN, and Persona 5 Royal.
Daily Video Game Deals Jun 6 – Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Alan Wake 2 & More
Daily Video Game Deals for June 6, 2026, are now live across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale features significant discounts on titles such as Skull and Bones, The Precinct, Persona 3 Reload, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Alan Wake 2, among many others.
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.
PS5 first-party game sales have been dropping for the last six years
Sony's first-party game sales on PlayStation 5 have seen a consistent decline over the past six years, despite strong console sales. This trend is attributed to a reduced output of major exclusive titles and a shift towards live service games, which has impacted overall sales figures compared to previous years.
Days of Play Sale 2026 Features Discounts on Hardware and Games in the Philippines - GameHaunt
Sony'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 & 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.