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Sony Aims to Drive PS Plus Profits by 'Improving Service Proposition'
Sony achieved record profitability for its gaming division in the past fiscal year, with PlayStation Plus being a significant contributor. The company aims to further drive profits by enhancing user engagement, improving the service proposition and content, and encouraging users to upgrade to higher subscription tiers.
PS5's State of Decay 3 Looks to Have All the Ingredients for Success
State of Decay 3, currently in Early Alpha, showcases extensive 72-minute gameplay footage highlighting resource scavenging, base building, and emergent world interactions. While the art style is noted as uninspired, the game appears to have strong potential for financial success within the popular survival genre. The official release is targeted for 2027, though a delay is considered possible given its current development stage.
Fable PS5 Looking Far Too Easy? Don't Fear, Harder Difficulties Will Be Available
Playground Games has clarified that the 'Story' difficulty shown in a recent Fable gameplay demo is the easiest setting, and more challenging options will be available. This addresses community concerns that the combat appeared too simple. The studio confirmed that other difficulty levels will ensure enemies are more aggressive and less forgiving.
Wolverine PS5 Will Take You to Tokyo as Part of Its Globe-Trotting Campaign
Insomniac Games has confirmed that a key story location in the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Marvel's Wolverine will be Tokyo, Japan. The trailer hinted at a globe-trotting campaign for the character, with the developer explicitly stating the city will be one of the main settings. The game is expected to feature a single-player story that takes players around the world.
Reminder: PS Plus Extra Adds Sonic X Shadow Generations in USA, UK
Sonic X Shadow Generations is now available for PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers in the USA and UK, with a global release on June 16th. This title bundles a remaster of Sonic Generations with a new campaign starring Shadow the Hedgehog. The article notes this staggered release is an experimental strategy by Sony to increase subscriber engagement.
Poll: Who Had the Best Not-E3 Livestream This Week?
This article discusses the various "not-E3" livestreams that took place this week, including Sony's State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and Microsoft's Xbox Showcase. It prompts readers to vote on which broadcast they considered the best, highlighting key announcements from each event.
PS5's Fairgames Dodged State of Play, But Could It Be Rebranded at Summer Game Fest?
Sony's live service game Fairgames, potentially to be rebranded as Break In, was not featured in the recent State of Play broadcast. The article speculates that Summer Game Fest could be a more suitable venue for its re-reveal, given its audience and the event's focus on live service titles.
Anticipated Avatar Fighting Game Delayed, But Only 3 Weeks
The anticipated fighting game Avatar Legends has been delayed by three weeks, moving its release date from July 2nd to July 23rd on PlayStation 5. Dev Gameplay Group stated they are taking extra time to add new content. A cross-play beta will be available from July 2nd to July 5th for those who pre-order the game.
One of the Best Retro Action Games on PS5 Is Getting a Sequel
Domesticated Ant Games has announced a sequel to their retro action platformer Gravity Circuit, slated for release on PlayStation 5 in 2027. The sequel will feature two protagonists with distinct playstyles and customizable abilities. The original game received critical acclaim, with a Metacritic score of 89 on PC.
Wuthering Waves' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Collab Looks Stunning
Wuthering Waves is set to release a stunning collaboration with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on June 8th as part of its v3.4 update. This collaboration will introduce two new 5-Star crossover Resonators, Lucy and Rebecca, inspired by the Netflix anime. While these characters require a separate gacha currency, players will receive Rebecca for free and can convert existing in-game currency to pull for them. The update also includes new events, a photography-themed Resonator named Lucilla, and Cyberpunk 2077-themed activities like an explorable environment and a multiplayer bike racing minigame.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 635
This weekend's gaming discussion features Sammy Barker enjoying 007 First Light on PlayStation 5, while Aaron Bayne plans to play it after finishing 007 First Light. Jamie O'Neill is playing Gotham Knights from disc due to internet issues. The article invites readers to share their own weekend gaming plans.
Poll: Will Next Week's PS5 State of Play Be the Most Viewed Ever?
Sony's upcoming PlayStation State of Play on June 2nd is anticipated to be its most viewed ever, potentially surpassing previous records set by PS5 reveal livestreams. The event will feature Marvel's Wolverine and is strategically timed around the Summer Game Fest, aiming to capture significant audience attention despite viewership being split across platforms.
Random: I Don't Think I Could Pull Off This New PSP Crossbody Bag
Fashion retailer Zara has released a new crossbody bag styled after Sony's PlayStation Portable handheld console. The bag, priced at $35.90, features a transparent window and is aimed at a younger demographic. The article notes this is part of a trend of retro gaming-themed merchandise collaborations.
Unannounced City Builder LEGO Skylines Could Be Something Special
An unannounced city builder titled LEGO Skylines has appeared on a Korean ratings board, suggesting a LEGO-themed version of Paradox Interactive's Cities: Skylines. The game is expected to be officially revealed at upcoming summer gaming showcases.
007 First Light Is Fully Playable on PS5 Now If You Pre-Ordered from PS Store
Players who pre-ordered 007 First Light from the PlayStation Store can now access the full game, 24 hours before its official release. IO Interactive has upgraded all digital pre-orders to the Deluxe Edition at no additional cost, including early access and cosmetic bonuses. This move by the Danish developer aims to incentivize digital purchases.
This Weird App Lets You Read a One-Shot Manga for Free on Your PS5
A free manga reader app called Shujinkou Manga Reader is available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Inspired by the JRPG of the same name, the app offers a story-first introduction to the Shujinkou world and plans to expand with more stories. The author notes that while consoles may not be the ideal platform for visual novels or comic books, the app serves as a free promotional tool for the main Shujinkou game, which is also currently discounted.
Two More Fate/Stay Night Characters Are Coming to PS5 RPG Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail will feature two new crossover characters, Rin Tohsaka and Gilgamesh, from Fate/Stay Night this summer. Gilgamesh will be available for free upon logging in. The upcoming v4.3 update on June 1st will also introduce a new playable character, Mortenax Blade, alongside reruns of other characters and new endgame content.
New Virtua Fighter PS5 Footage Leaks, And It's Blowing My Mind
Leaked footage for a new Virtua Fighter game, potentially titled Virtua Fighter Crossroads, has surfaced online, showcasing over 90 seconds of gameplay on PlayStation 5. The footage, which includes character models and animations, suggests a next-generation fighting game experience developed by RGG Studio. While no official release date has been announced, more information is expected later in the year.
PS Plus Price Increases Also Hit Extra, Premium Tiers - Here Are All the New Prices
Sony has increased the prices for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers globally, affecting new and lapsed customers. While the 12-month subscription price remains unchanged in some regions, others like Australia are seeing increases across all durations. The company's initial communication only mentioned price hikes for the PS Plus Essential tier, leading to criticism of being misleading.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 633
Several Push Square staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including Cotton Fantasy, Coffee Talk Tokyo, Saros, and Vampire Crawlers. Sammy Barker also mentions his usual rotation of gacha games. The article invites readers to share what they will be playing.
