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Sony’s Single-Player Story Games Are Reportedly Becoming PlayStation Exclusives Again
Sony is reportedly shifting its strategy, making narrative single-player games exclusive to PlayStation platforms and moving away from PC releases. This change, confirmed by PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst, aims to differentiate Sony in the competitive hardware market. Multiplayer titles like Helldivers II and Marathon are still expected to see cross-platform play.
Sony’s Single-Player Story Games Are Reportedly Becoming PlayStation Exclusives Again
Sony is reportedly shifting its strategy to make more single-player narrative games exclusive to the PlayStation platform, moving away from simultaneous PC releases. This change, confirmed by PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst, aims to differentiate the brand in a competitive hardware market. While multiplayer titles like Helldivers II may still see cross-platform releases, games like Wolverine are expected to remain PlayStation exclusives.
Sony's Single-Player Games Are Once Again PlayStation Exclusive | Console Creatures
Sony has officially confirmed that its single-player PlayStation games will no longer be released on PC. This decision, communicated by Hermen Hulst, aims to prevent brand damage and protect PlayStation 5 sales. While some titles like Ghost of Yōtei will remain console exclusives, online-focused games such as Marathon and Marvel Tokon will still launch multi-platform, though PC release windows remain unclear.
PlayStation reportedly confirms end of PC support for major single-player games as CEO commits to console exclusivity
PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst has reportedly confirmed that major single-player narrative games will now remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles, ending the practice of releasing them on PC. This new strategy means titles like God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man will not be ported to PC after their console debut. While some multiplayer or independently published titles may still see PC releases, the company is prioritizing its console hardware for its flagship single-player experiences.
PlayStation Plus price increase announced as gaming keeps getting more expensive
Sony has announced an increase in PlayStation Plus subscription prices, effective May 20 for new and lapsed subscribers. The price hike affects the Essential tier, with one-month subscriptions rising by $1 to $10.99 USD and three-month subscriptions increasing by $3 to $27.99 USD.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion adds Cyclops and The Thing today
Marvel Cosmic Invasion has released its first paid DLC pack, adding Cyclops and The Thing as playable characters. Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games also announced that the arcade brawler has surpassed 1.5 million players since launch. The DLC is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox for $3.99.
PS Plus Price Increase Announced by Sony for New Members
Sony has announced a price increase for its PlayStation Plus Essential subscription service for new subscribers, effective May 20, 2026. The one-month and three-month membership costs will rise in select regions, though the 12-month option remains unchanged. Current subscribers are exempt unless their subscription lapses or changes.
Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Price Increases 'Due to Ongoing Market Conditions'
Sony has announced an increase in the prices for its PlayStation Plus subscription service. The company cited ongoing market conditions as the reason for the price hike.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: The Big Preview – New developer access and hands-on with the iconic pirate revival is pulling into harbor
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 title, is set to release on July 9, 2026. This preview offers new developer access and hands-on impressions, highlighting a reworked combat system, upgraded parkour, and new quest lines. The remake aims to enhance the beloved pirate experience while retaining its core elements.
Forza Horizon 6's imminent full release has fans turning to an old trick to play it early without paying for the…
Xbox owners are using a 'New Zealand trick' to play Forza Horizon 6 early via Xbox Game Pass before its official release. This method involves changing the console's region to New Zealand to access games at the earliest possible time. The article notes that while this trick is possible on other platforms, it is significantly easier on Xbox.
It’s just weird that Xbox has rebranded to XBOX on the back of 12,000 people voting for it in a poll
Microsoft's gaming division CEO Asha Sharma initiated a poll on X asking users to vote on whether the brand should be stylized as 'Xbox' or 'XBOX'. Despite a low participation rate of around 19,000 votes, the company appears to be adopting the capitalized 'XBOX' branding, a move the author criticizes as a superficial marketing tactic that fails to address the console's competitive struggles.
"Hydra is polished and battle-tested" – Why Saber Interactive is opening up its live-ops tool all developers
Saber Interactive has made its proprietary live-ops tool, Hydra, available to all developers. Head of game services Dmitri Brevdo explained that the battle-tested platform supports functions like cross-platform play and matchmaking, and can be integrated into games using Unreal Engine 5, Unity, or Saber's Swarm engine. The usage-based pricing model is designed to be cost-effective, with Saber aiming to balance standardization and flexibility for future integrations.
OPERATION SYSTEM OVERRIDE TAKES COMMAND OF RAINBOW SIX SIEGE YEAR 11 SEASON 2
Ubisoft has launched Operation System Override, the second season of Year 11 for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. This update introduces Ranked 3.0, a significant overhaul of the competitive mode, and a new map called Calypso Casino, inspired by Rainbow Six Vegas. The season also features a Dokkaebi Operator remaster and aims to enhance the game's competitive integrity and player experience.
Dracamar Review | TheXboxHub
Dracamar is a family-friendly 3D platformer that evokes the golden age of the genre with its vibrant art style and abundance of collectibles. While it lacks strong character design and can be overly simplistic for hardcore players, its engaging gameplay, varied levels, and surprising mechanics make it a delightful experience, particularly for younger audiences. The game runs on Xbox Series X and features smooth controls, though some minor bugs were encountered.
NACON Expands Revosim Racing Line-Up With Three New Steering Wheels For Console
NACON is expanding its Revosim sim-racing line-up with three new Direct Drive steering wheel bundles for PC and consoles. The new range includes the premium RS Pure (10NM), the mid-range RS Initiale (6NM), and the entry-level RS Lite (3.2NM), marking the first time Revosim hardware will officially support consoles. Full specifications, release dates, and pricing are expected later.
Two Horizons S.A. Announces Hotel Simulator on Steam
Two Horizons S.A. has announced Hotel Simulator, a new simulation game expanding on the mechanics of their previous title, Hotel Renovator. The game will feature detailed hotel management, interior design tools, and an open-world environment in Winston Springs, with a planned release in Q1 2027.
Exclusive: 'We're not a compliant organization, we're a leading organization' — How Nex's kid-friendly console aims to be ahead of the UK's Online Safety Act
Nex is preparing for the UK's Online Safety Act 2023 with its new Nex Playground console, designed for children aged three to 12. The company emphasizes its commitment to Trust and Safety from day one, with features like on-device AI processing for privacy and a locked-down operating system. Nex aims to lead the industry in compliance rather than just meeting requirements, contrasting with measures being implemented by Microsoft and Sony for their respective consoles.
Games Inbox: Will Nintendo make more cross-gen Switch games?
Readers discuss Nintendo's potential strategy of releasing more cross-gen games for the Nintendo Switch, with some expressing concern over the quality of recent Switch-only titles. Other topics include the story modes in Mortal Kombat 1, the influence of console exclusives, and the changing gaming preferences of older players.
'Looks Like We Got Sucker Punched': Ghost of Yotei Fans Gutted Support Has Ended for Free Co-Op Mode
Sucker Punch Productions has announced that the free co-op mode 'Ghost of Tsushima: Legends' will not receive any further content updates, with the 'Raid' update being the last major planned addition. While the mode will remain playable, fans have expressed disappointment with the decision to end support just two months after its launch, especially in the context of live service games.
Console Archives dev talks release plans and goals, wants to release over 800 games
Satoshi Hamada, CEO of Hamster Corporation, discussed plans for Console Archives, aiming to release over 800 games and prioritizing Famicom and PlayStation titles. The company intends to release games at a pace of roughly one per week, surpassing the 500+ titles already released for Arcade Archives.
