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PlayStation Urges PS4 Players to Upgrade to PS5 for GTA 6
Sony is urging PlayStation 4 owners to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6's release on November 19, 2026. Emails and console messages are being sent to active Grand Theft Auto 5 players and those who have wishlisted the upcoming title, directing them to PS5 purchasing pages. This move suggests a potential marketing partnership between Sony and Rockstar Games to ensure players experience GTA 6 on current-gen hardware.
These 8+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out Next Week (4th-10th May)
Several new games are launching for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 between May 4th and May 17th. Notable releases include the sci-fi horror game Directive 8020 from Supermassive Games, the retro-inspired Rugrats: Retro Rewind, and Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos Complete.
These 8+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (4th-10th May)
Several new games are launching for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 this week, including the sci-fi horror title Directive 8020 from Supermassive Games. Other notable releases include Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection and Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos Complete. The article provides a full list of titles releasing between May 4th and May 17th.
PS4 Players Are Getting PS5 Upgrade Notifications Before GTA 6 Launch
Sony has begun sending notifications to PlayStation 4 players, encouraging them to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 for the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. These alerts, appearing for players who wishlisted the game or play Grand Theft Auto V, highlight that Grand Theft Auto 6 will not be available on last-gen consoles when it releases on November 19, 2026. This move is seen as a push to drive PlayStation 5 sales and potentially signals that marketing for the game is ramping up.
Daily Video Game Deals May 9 – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma, Star Ocean: The Second Story R
Daily Video Game Deals for May 9th feature significant discounts on titles such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, and Star Ocean: The Second Story R. Savings are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Has Bosses Gallanza and Maglielle as Playable Characters
Cygames has revealed that Gallanza and Maglielle, previously bosses in Granblue Fantasy: Relink, will be playable characters in the upcoming DLC, Endless Ragnarok. The DLC, launching July 9th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, will also feature Beatrix and Eustace as new party members.
Gallanza and Maglielle Will Be Playable in Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok
Granblue Fantasy Relink: Endless Ragnarok will feature former bosses Gallanza and Maglielle as playable characters. Trailers showcase their distinct combat styles, with Gallanza using a polearm up close and Maglielle attacking from a distance with blades and other weapons. The updated release is scheduled for July 9, 2026, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
10 Best Fantasy RPGs to play in 2026
This list highlights ten of the best fantasy RPGs available across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, catering to various playstyles from story-driven epics to challenging combat experiences. It includes a mix of new releases and enduring classics, with a focus on games that deeply integrate fantasy elements into their gameplay and world.
Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure PS5 and Switch 2 (Game-Key Card) Pre-Orders Go Live
NIS America has announced that pre-orders for the physical deluxe editions of The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure are now live for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. These versions, priced at $69.99, will include both games, a digital soundtrack, and a collector's card set, with a planned release in Fall 2026. The games will also feature performance enhancements such as 4K resolution and 120 FPS on the new console versions.
PlayStation 5 Shipments Have Surpassed 93.7 Million Units
Sony announced that PlayStation 5 shipments have reached 93.7 million units worldwide, with 1.5 million units shipped in the final quarter of fiscal year 2025. Monthly active users on PlayStation Network also increased to 125 million. The company's forecast for fiscal year 2026 indicates a focus on next-generation platform investments, with hardware profitability expected to remain stable.
Siliconera’s 2026 Mother’s Day Game Gift Guide
Siliconera's 2026 Mother's Day game gift guide offers suggestions for single-player and multiplayer titles, recommending the Nintendo Switch 2 as a versatile and affordable console. Featured games include Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Hello Kitty Island Adventure with new expansions, the relaxing InKonbini, the deep roguelike Mewgenics, and Monster Hunter Stories 3. The guide also highlights Pokemon Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem, Bluey the Videogame, and Final Fantasy XIV with its upcoming Evercold expansion.
PS5 sales are 42% behind PS4 at this point in the generation, and it's got nothing to do with the price increase
Sony's PlayStation 5 console sales are currently 42% behind the PlayStation 4's performance at the same point in their respective lifecycles. Despite recent price increases, the article suggests this sales gap is not directly attributable to cost, highlighting a potential shift in market dynamics for the current generation.
Granblue Fantasy Relink Endless Ragnarok Trailers Spotlight Maglielle and Gallanza
Cygames has released new trailers for Granblue Fantasy: Relink's upcoming DLC, Endless Ragnarok, showcasing playable antagonists Maglielle and Gallanza. The DLC, launching July 9, 2026, will feature expanded solo and multiplayer content, new quests, bosses, and crossplay across all platforms except for local co-op on Nintendo Switch 2.
In Trusted Hands is now available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 4/5.
In Trusted Hands, a satirical narrative simulator developed by HGISoft and published by Games Harbor, is now available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 4/5. The game puts players in the role of a phone repair technician who faces moral dilemmas involving customer privacy, with choices impacting their destinies. The title also features elements of workshop expansion and covert operations.
PS5 Sales Drop Nearly 50% Compared To This Time Last Year, But Has Still Shipped 93.7m Units
Sony's Q4 2025 financial report indicates a significant drop in PlayStation 5 shipments, with 1.5 million units sold in the quarter, down from 2.8 million in the previous year. Total shipments for the fiscal year reached 16 million, compared to 18.5 million in FY2024, placing the PS5 behind the PS4's lifetime sales at this point. The report also notes a second impairment filing against Bungie.
Akuma Rise for PC & Consoles: Adventure through the Shadow Realm with three princesses!
KEMCO has announced the release of Akuma Rise, a story-driven JRPG, for Xbox consoles, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The game features classic turn-based RPG gameplay with strategic battles, magical orb customization, and unique character POW skills. Players will adventure through the demon realm of Adribune as Kaine, a demon with amnesia, accompanied by three princesses and a mascot.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8
This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
PS5 Shipments Total 93.7 Million Worldwide, Sony Increasing “Next-Gen Platform” Investments
Sony announced that PlayStation 5 shipments have reached 93.7 million worldwide, with 1.5 million units shipped in the last quarter. The company is increasing investments in next-generation platforms, despite a year-on-year decrease in PS5 shipments and software sales. PlayStation Network boasts 125 million monthly active users, and digital downloads now account for 85 percent of full-game software sales.
Paranormal Activity: Threshold Has Been Cancelled
Developer DarkStone Digital and publisher DreadXP have announced the cancellation of their upcoming horror game, Paranormal Activity: Threshold. The solo developer, Brian Clarke, cited a need for more development time, which Paramount, the IP holder, denied. Clarke chose to cancel the project rather than release a subpar product and plans to continue making horror games after a break.
Daily Video Game Deals May 8 – No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, Starlight Legacy, Truck Driver, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter & More
Daily video game deals for May 8th include discounts on titles such as AI: The Somnium Files, Starlight Legacy, Truck Driver, and Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. These deals are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.