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PlayStation first-party game sales show a decline since 2020
Sony's first-party PlayStation game sales have seen a consistent decline since 2020, dropping from 58.4 million units in FY2020 to 28.9 million in FY2024, with a slight increase to 32.1 million in FY2025. This trend coincides with the launch of the PlayStation 5 and the performance of titles like The Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, while more recent releases like Astro Bot and Concord have had mixed results. Hardware sales for the PlayStation 5 have also decreased year-on-year.
PlayStation State of Play live report - all of today's news from Sony's 2026 summer showcase
Sony's PlayStation State of Play showcase will feature over 60 minutes of updates and reveals from top studios, including a look at Marvel's Wolverine. The event aims to highlight the strength of PlayStation's first-party studios and upcoming exclusive titles.
Medieval Biome Pack for Dorfromantik
Toukana Interactive has released the Medieval Biome Pack, a cosmetic DLC for their cozy puzzle game Dorfromantik, available on PC via Steam. This pack introduces medieval-themed tiles, seasonal biomes, and new music. Alongside the paid DLC, a free Anniversary Update adds leaderboards and a Night Mode.
PlayStation State Of Play June 2026: Start Time, How To Watch, And What To Expect
Sony's upcoming State of Play livestream on June 2 will feature over an hour of updates and reveals from its first-party and third-party partners. The broadcast will begin with Marvel's Wolverine and is expected to showcase titles like Horizon: Hunters Gathering, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and potentially Grand Theft Auto 6, given Sony's marketing deal with Rockstar Games.
You haven't heard of MarsRhino yet, but the world needs to know about its excellent gaming chairs and tilting…
Taiwanese company MarsRhino is introducing innovative gaming chairs and desks, featuring electric adjustments and unique tilting desk surfaces. While not yet distributed internationally, their designs aim to improve user comfort and ergonomics, potentially competing with established brands like Secretlab and Razer. The company is actively seeking distribution partners in the US and EU markets.
Crimson Desert's forgettable story will undergo tweaks to "strengthen the narrative flow" in the coming months, as Pearl Abyss tease proper DLC
Pearl Abyss is implementing several updates to Crimson Desert between June and September, focusing on strengthening the narrative flow and improving key scenes based on player feedback. The studio also teased upcoming DLC and announced the addition of new combat encounters, a re-blockade system for strongholds, and cross-save functionality across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Rayman Legends remake is actually two games in one says new leak
A new leak suggests that the upcoming Rayman Legends remake, titled Rayman Legends Retold, will also include an enhanced edition of its predecessor, Rayman Origins, as a free bundle. The remake is expected to feature new 3D sections and will reportedly be priced at $39.99, with neither game offering online co-op.
PlayStation first-party game sales drop by 50% since 2020
Sony's first-party PlayStation game sales have dropped by approximately 50% since their FY2020 peak, reaching a low of 28.9 million units in FY2024. While overall PlayStation software sales remain stable, this decline in exclusive titles suggests issues with output volume and fewer major hits, despite Sony's expansion into multi-platform releases and live-service experiments.
Here’s what to watch for in Crimson Desert’s June to September updates
Pearl Abyss has detailed upcoming updates for Crimson Desert, scheduled between June and September. These updates will focus on narrative refinements, improved gameplay for characters Damiane and Oongka, new combat challenges, a rework of the Re-Blockade system, and quality-of-life improvements for trading and farming. Cross-save support for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox is also in development, with DLC planned but details currently scarce.
PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Have Declined Over the Past 5 Years, Although Ghost of Yotei Helped Reverse the Trend
New data indicates a five-year decline in first-party PlayStation game sales, with the trend reversing in 2025 due to the success of Ghost of Tsushima. This information emerges ahead of Sony's State of Play showcase.
Tale of Dark Lands – A Classic Fantasy Adventure
Tale of Dark Lands, a low-poly action RPG developed by Satur Entertainment and published by Sometimes You, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £8.39. The game features classic fantasy storytelling, character progression, crafting systems, and monster slaying.
Crimson Desert Summer Roadmap Revealed - Cross-Save, More Story and DLC | Invision Game Community
Pearl Abyss has revealed the summer roadmap for Crimson Desert, detailing planned updates from June to September. Key additions include new combat challenges, story refinements based on player feedback, quality-of-life improvements for trading and farming, and confirmation that downloadable content is in development. The update also introduces cross-save functionality across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms.
Crimson Desert DLC in Development, Second Content Roadmap Revealed
Pearl Abyss has revealed a new content roadmap for Crimson Desert, detailing free updates planned through September, including story improvements, Re-Blockade updates, new combat content, and cross-save functionality. Additionally, the developer confirmed that DLC is officially in development, aiming to be a meaningful addition to the open-world title.
(For Southeast Asia) Hands-on report: FlexStrike wireless fight stick and Pulse Elevate wireless speakers
This hands-on report details Sony's upcoming FlexStrike wireless fight stick and Pulse Elevate wireless speakers, designed to enhance the gaming experience on PlayStation platforms. The FlexStrike offers low-latency wireless connectivity and customizable restrictor gates, while the Pulse Elevate speakers feature planar magnetic drivers for accurate audio reproduction.
Evening Multiplex
Trailers were released for Chainstaff, Chivalware, and Cordura. Chainstaff is available on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Chivalware is set to release in Autumn 2026, and Cordura received a developer overview trailer.
Games Inbox: Will tonight’s State of Play be a good one?
Readers discuss their hopes and concerns for Sony's upcoming State of Play showcase, with speculation about potential announcements and the performance of games like Grand Theft Auto 6 on less powerful hardware. Other topics include the value of early access, the future of handheld gaming devices like the ASUS ROG Ally, and the perceived state of the Xbox and PlayStation brands.
PlayStation First-Party Game Sales Fell to 32 Million Copies in FY 2025
Sony's first-party PlayStation game sales have declined significantly, reaching 32.1 million copies in FY 2025, down from 58.4 million in FY 2020. This trend, despite critically acclaimed releases like Astro Bot, may be influenced by the end of pandemic-driven sales boosts and a shift away from PC releases for single-player titles. Sony is also facing increased development costs and has scaled back live-service ambitions, potentially needing to focus on releasing more games to reverse the sales downturn.
Dear Villagers to Publish Puzzle Narrative Game Shape Sender Deluxe from Dead Teapot Games
French publisher Dear Villagers and New Zealand studio Dead Teapot Games have announced a partnership to release the narrative puzzle game Shape Sender Deluxe in 2026. The game features physics-based puzzles, a level editor, and a competitive post-game mode, with a full presentation planned for the Frosty Games Fest. A demo is currently available on Steam.
Brutal Sci-Fi Platformer ChainStaff Releases ‘Hard Mode’ Update and sets a 20% discount on Steam
Mommy's Best Games has released a free 'Hard Mode' update for their sci-fi platformer ChainStaff, introducing new challenges and enemy attacks across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. The update coincides with a 20% discount on Steam for the game. Director Nathan Fouts emphasized that the difficulty increase comes from new attack patterns rather than simply increasing enemy health.
Uncharted 4 Investigation Reveals Just How Different Amy Hennig’s Original Vision Was
An investigation by Michael Kemp reveals significant differences in Amy Hennig's original vision for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End compared to the final release. Kemp's research, based on game files and leaked assets, suggests a greater emphasis on mystery, detective work, and playable historical pirate flashbacks, which were ultimately cut due to development challenges and ambition.
