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Best New PS Plus RPG Has Free DLC on PS Store, Yours to Keep
Capcom's RPG Monster Hunter Rise is among the free PlayStation Plus Essential games for March 2026, available on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The game includes several free DLC packs, such as bonus packs and cosmetic items like the Velkhana Costume Palamute layered armor, which players can keep permanently.
Beloved PS3 Shooter Shutting Down, Last Chance to Get Trophies
Electronic Arts will shut down online services for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare on PlayStation 3 on April 28, 2026, due to the console's inability to support newer updates. The game will remain playable on PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC. This marks the final opportunity for PS3 players to unlock remaining trophies.
Bloodborne remake and much more rejected by FromSoftware according to indie dev
Despite owning the intellectual property, Sony has reportedly been unable to secure a Bloodborne remake or PC port because FromSoftware, specifically director Hidetaka Miyazaki, has not approved such projects. Indie developer Brandon Sheffield also claimed multiple studios have pitched Bloodborne-related games, but FromSoftware's decision is final. Bluepoint Games, which developed the Shadow of the Colossus remake, also had its pitches for a Bloodborne remake and a Ghost of Tsushima spin-off rejected.
PS Plus Essential March Monthly Free Games Rolling Out Now
PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers can now claim the monthly free games for March 2026, including Monster Hunter Rise, Slime Rancher 2, The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road, and PGA Tour 2K25. Players in Japan and Asia received access first on March 3rd, with other regions following at noon local time. This month's lineup features titles for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, with February's games no longer available.
Daily Video Game Deals Mar 3 – BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons, Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition, Far Cry New Dawn, Payday 3, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Iwakura Aria & More
Daily video game deals for March 3 include significant discounts on BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons, Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition, Far Cry New Dawn, Payday 3, Call of Duty: Vanguard, and Iwakura Aria. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Sony stänger ner remake-mästarna Bluepoint
Sony has closed down Bluepoint Games, the studio known for acclaimed remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls, five years after acquiring it. Approximately 70 employees will lose their jobs. The closure comes after Sony also canceled a live service game being developed by Bluepoint.
FZ berättar historien om Resident Evil – från herrgård till Requiem
This article chronicles the 30-year history of Capcom's Resident Evil series, from its survival horror origins in 1996 to its future with Resident Evil Requiem in 2026. It details the evolution of the franchise through various installments, including remakes and spin-offs, highlighting its shifts between horror and action genres and its impact on the industry.
Train Sim World 2 Review
Train Sim World 2 offers a detailed simulation of train driving across three distinct lines: the Bakerloo line in the UK, the Cologne-Aachen high-speed line in Germany, and the Sand Patch Grade in the US. While the core gameplay remains familiar, Dovetail Games has refined the engine and introduced new features like a livery editor and improved tutorials. Despite some lingering bugs and a lack of in-game manuals for complex operations, the game provides significant value, especially for fans of trains and simulation.
Hands-on with Planet Coaster: Console Edition
Frontier's Planet Coaster: Console Edition offers a deep and flexible theme park simulation experience adapted for consoles. The game features robust building and management tools, a comprehensive tutorial, and a surprisingly intuitive interface, aiming to bring the PC version's depth to PlayStation and Xbox platforms. It will launch on November 10th for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions following on November 19th, and includes a free next-gen upgrade path.
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron Is Back Review
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron Is Back, initially a Nintendo Switch exclusive, has been released on PlayStation 4 with added content. The game features new characters Pab and Peb for its four-player co-op mode, alongside the original Bub and Bob. It includes 100 new levels, a 'The Baron is Back' tower mode, and a port of the original arcade game, though the difficulty spikes and boss fights are noted as frustrating.
Bonkies Review: Simians in Space
Bonkies is a cooperative physics puzzler where players control simian creatures building structures with a single mechanized arm. While playable solo, the game truly shines in multiplayer, though its reliance on teamwork and lack of difficulty scaling can make solo or two-player experiences challenging. Console versions lack online multiplayer, limiting cooperative play to local sessions.
PS4 VR (PS4 Pro)
This review discusses the second version of the PlayStation VR headset for PlayStation 4, noting its HDR pass-through support and comfortable design. While dedicated VR games like Astrobot Rescue Mission offer an engaging experience, Tetris Effect's VR implementation is less impactful, and video content on YouTube VR is disappointing. The headset can also function as a personal display for PC gaming, though PC VR tracking requires third-party drivers.
Tetris Effect (PS4)
Tetris Effect for PlayStation 4 offers a compelling blend of classic gameplay with modern mechanics like T-Spins and the 7-bag randomizer, providing strategic depth. The game's spectacular visuals and immersive soundtrack dynamically react to player actions, creating a highly satisfying experience. Despite minor distractions from particle effects, the game is a near-perfect fusion of nostalgia and innovation.
Far Cry 5 (PS4)
This review of Far Cry 5 on PlayStation 4 highlights satisfying shooting mechanics and a functional companion system, despite a poorly executed story and weak villains. While the game offers some character customization through perks and weapon upgrades, the narrative ultimately serves as a thin vehicle for mission objectives. The reviewer found the game to be a solid 6/10, especially considering its sale price, and plans to play Far Cry New Dawn next.
Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4)
Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a slow-paced, relaxing experience with an emphasis on detailed world-building and compelling storytelling. While the game excels in its immersive atmosphere and character development, the reviewer notes a lack of player agency in making a lasting impact on the open world beyond the main narrative.
Monopoly Family Fun Pack (PS4)
Monopoly Family Fun Pack offers a polished digital adaptation of the classic board game for PlayStation 4, allowing for rule customization and even PS4 Second Screen app integration for control. Despite a slightly clunky trading system, the game provides significant enjoyment and is highly recommended.
Far Cry 4 (PS4)
Far Cry 4 offers solid combat and enjoyable collectables, but is ultimately a forgettable experience due to its weak story and dated graphics, even on the PlayStation 4 Pro. While gameplay mechanics are similar to Far Cry 5, the open-world traversal can be tedious, and the crafting system requires significant hunting.
DOOM Eternal and DLC - The Ancient Gods - Parts One and Two (PS5)
This review of DOOM Eternal and its DLCs, The Ancient Gods - Parts One and Two, highlights the graphical improvements with ray tracing on PlayStation 5, maintaining a consistent 60 FPS. While the base game's combat is found to be decent, the DLCs are criticized for mechanics that artificially increase difficulty and restrict player freedom, leading to low scores for both expansions.
Is Fall Guys Dying?
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout launched to significant popularity, selling over 7 million copies on Steam and becoming a highly downloaded PlayStation Plus title. Despite a natural drop in player count from its peak, the game maintains a strong player base and anticipation for upcoming content like Season 2 suggests it will remain popular.
Is Gaming A Cheap Hobby?
This analysis explores whether gaming is an affordable hobby by comparing its entry costs to other leisure activities. It details the expenses for setting up consoles like the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, including the cost of games, and contrasts this with the long-term value and per-hour entertainment cost of gaming compared to hobbies like skydiving or traveling.