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PS Plus Adds Beloved Bandai Namco PS5, PS4 RPG
The acclaimed RPG Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition has been added to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs for October. It joins Poppy Playtime: Chapter 2 and Monster Energy Supercross 2 - The Official Video Game on PS5 and PS4.
Capcom delists Street Fighter 5 & suspends servers over PHP security issues
Capcom has delisted Street Fighter 5 from digital storefronts on PlayStation 4 and Steam due to critical PHP programming language vulnerabilities. Online functionality and purchases are suspended while emergency maintenance is performed to strengthen security. Offline content remains accessible.
Dog Man: Bark In Action Is Out Now – Time To Save The City
Dog Man: Bark In Action, a colorful platforming adventure based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling comics, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £39.99. Developed by Floor 84 and published by Mindscape, the game tasks players with saving the city from the villain Dr. Scum and his mind-controlling Hypno Screens.
Popular PS4, PS5 Jurassic World Game Is 75% Off on PlayStation Store
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is currently available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $14.99 until November 5, 2026. Developed and published by Frontier Developments, the game is a sequel to Jurassic World Evolution and features a story campaign, sandbox, challenge, and chaos theory modes with over 75 prehistoric species. A discounted Dominion Bundle is also available.
Roblox users have made playable version of Counter-Strike and full, working versions PlayStation games that you can play right now
Roblox users have created functional recreations of popular games like Counter-Strike, The Simpsons: Hit and Run, and Superhot, as well as a working PlayStation 4 dashboard. These experiences, built without the original creators' involvement, range from passion projects to direct copies, raising questions about intellectual property and user-generated content within the platform.
Fan favourite map Shipment arrives today in Modern Warfare 4, just four days after launch - a new record for Call of Duty
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is receiving the iconic Shipment map just four days after its launch, a new record for the franchise. This fast-paced multiplayer map, first introduced in 2007, is known for its breakneck combat and is often used for rapid player and weapon progression. Separately, the article notes that Pokémon Unite will be shut down on March 23, 2027, though a 'Library' feature will allow players to view earned items and progress after the service ends.
Acclaimed 2025 RPG Finally Gets PS5 Release Date, Out Soon
The acclaimed 2025 survival horror RPG, Look Outside, developed by Francis Coulombe and published by Devolver Digital, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on October 30, 2026. The game, known for its "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam rating and unique pixel art aesthetic, will also be available on Nintendo Switch. Look Outside features survival horror elements, resource management, turn-based combat against over 150 creatures, and a playtime of 10-12 hours.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Passes 3 Million Sales Two Years After Launch
SEGA announced that Sonic X Shadow Generations has surpassed 3 million units sold worldwide, two years after its initial launch. The game, which bundles a remaster of Sonic Generations with a new Shadow the Hedgehog campaign, has seen steady sales growth, including a recent boost from its release on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Beloved PS5 RPG Slashes Price by 75% on PlayStation Store
Fallout 4 Game of the Year Edition is currently available for 75% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $9.99 instead of $39.99. This version includes the base game and all six add-ons, offering extensive content and features for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players.
Look Outside Brings Its Apartment Horror to PS5 and Switch 2 on October 30
Look Outside, the survival horror RPG developed by Francis Coulombe, is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 on October 30. Publisher Devolver Digital confirmed the release date, placing the game's launch just before Halloween.
PS5 Zombie Shooter Is Now Under $10 on PlayStation Store
World War Z: Aftermath is currently available for under $10 on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 users, marking a 75% discount. This limited-time offer is valid until November 5, 2026, after which the game will revert to its original price. The cooperative zombie shooter, based on the film of the same name, features intense story episodes in new locations and supports 4K resolution at 60 FPS on PS5.
Prime Video's Fallout reality competition Fallout Shelter: The Experiment premieres in January
Prime Video's reality competition series, Fallout Shelter: The Experiment, is set to premiere on January 13, 2027, with the first four episodes available on launch day and the rest following weekly. The unscripted show features participants testing their survival skills in Vault-Tec shelters for a chance to win $1 million. The series is produced by Studio Lambert, Kilter Films, and involves Bethesda Game Studios with Todd Howard and James Altman as executive producers.
2023 PS5 Console Exclusive RPG Shutting Down
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 console-exclusive VR MMO Zenith: Nexus will shut down its servers on December 18, 2026. Publisher TribeVR announced that new content development ceased in 2024, and paid DLC and in-game currency have already been removed from sale.
3 Beloved PS4, PS5 Adventure Game Remasters Are 80% Off on PlayStation Store
The Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft collection is available for 80% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $5.99 until November 5, 2026. This collection brings Lara Croft's first three adventures to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 with upgraded graphics and the option to switch to original visuals.
Final Fantasy 14, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and more impacted as PHP vulnerability outages hit games around the globe
Multiple games, including Final Fantasy 14 and Umamusume: Pretty Derby, experienced outages and issues due to a critical PHP vulnerability. This led to temporary shutdowns and feature limitations as developers implemented security fixes. Path of Titans remains offline as a precautionary measure.
Fun 2023 PS5 Action Game Delisted From PS Store Without Notice
Transformers: EarthSpark – Expedition, an action-adventure game released in 2023 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, has been removed from the PlayStation Store without prior notice. Developed by Tessera Studios and published by Outright Games, this delisting follows a pattern of other Outright Games titles being removed from digital sale. The game was last seen on sale in September 2026.
Former Call of Duty Dev Slams Black Ops Re-Releases
Former Call of Duty level designer Gavin Goslin criticized Activision's success with re-releases of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2, stating that while the games are selling well, the developers who created them do not share in the profits. Goslin also commented on the industry's shift away from tight, linear experiences towards more open-ended designs, suggesting a player desire for classic, focused campaigns.
Mouthwashing is Coming to Consoles on October 29th, Intense New Trailer Now Live
The popular horror title Mouthwashing is coming to consoles on October 29th, with releases planned for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series, in addition to its existing PC version. The game, which has sold over 500,000 copies on PC, puts players in the role of a crew member on a space shuttle facing dwindling food supplies and a grim mystery.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide October 20, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update for October 20, 2026, bringing new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The North American update includes titles like Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, F1 25, and Hunt Showdown: 1886 for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers, alongside a variety of other PS4 and PS5 games.
“The Suits” Made All The Money From Call Of Duty: Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports, OG Dev Says
Former Treyarch developer Gavin Goslin expressed disappointment that Activision executives are profiting from the successful ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2, while the original creators receive no additional compensation. Goslin highlighted the intense crunch experienced during development and argued for retroactive rewards for developers based on legacy revenue. Activision marketing boss Tyler Bahl acknowledged the ports' significant success, attributing it partly to pent-up demand.