PlayStation
Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for PlayStation.
Latest coverage
Eklipse Review 2026: Hands-On Testing for Streamers
Eklipse is an AI clipping tool designed for streamers that uses visual AI and OCR to automatically identify and package highlight moments from gameplay. While the tool excels at capturing kill-heavy events in mainstream titles and offers a useful voice command for manual clipping, its interface is cluttered, and the free tier's limitations can be confusing. The premium version, priced at $19.99 per month, offers advanced features and unlimited processing, making it a worthwhile investment for streamers who prioritize time-saving automation for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
ARC GAMES ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TEAM UPDATES TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH AS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER
Arc Games, an independent publisher of AA and indie titles, has announced several key leadership updates to support its continued growth. Michael Borras joins as VP of Business Development, while Jason Park, Zheng Zeng, and Jooyoung Chung take on expanded roles as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technical Officer, and VP of Live Services, respectively. These changes aim to strengthen operational capabilities, expand global partnerships, and support the company's diverse publishing portfolio.
Roadmaps and Plans
The developer of Vampire Survivors, Poncle, is expanding by opening new studios and planning to create over 15 games. Separately, the Exo Experts Warbond for Helldivers 2 is set to release on April 28 for PlayStation platforms.
Morning Consolidation
Gran Turismo 7 update 1.69 is now available, introducing the first details for the 2026 Gran Turismo World Series. The update is available today for PlayStation platforms.
Gallipoli, one of WW1’s most brutal campaigns just got a release date for next month
BlackMill Games has announced that its World War 1 historical game, Gallipoli, will be released on May 21 for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation with crossplay support. The game focuses on the Ottoman Empire's campaigns during the conflict, featuring squad-based multiplayer and historical battles.
PlayStation Voice And Text Chat Will Require Age Restriction Later This Year
Sony Interactive Entertainment will require age verification later this year for users to continue using PlayStation's text and voice chat features. This measure aims to ensure safe, age-appropriate experiences while respecting privacy. Players will still be able to access games, trophies, and the PlayStation Store without verification.
GluMe Sticks To The Puzzle Formula
GluMe is a clever sliding puzzle game from developer Solluco and publisher Eastasiasoft, available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £4.19. The game starts with a simple premise of controlling a single slime but evolves as players collect more slimes, which attach and increase the player's size, creating complex spatial puzzles.
The Last of Us star Troy Baker teases "we've not seen the last of Joel", as he reflects on the impact of the character and how he should be "proliferated and iterated on" in future projects
Troy Baker, the original voice actor for Joel in The Last of Us, believes the character will appear again in future projects across various mediums. Baker expressed his admiration for Pedro Pascal's portrayal in the HBO series and hopes Joel's legacy will be continued and iterated upon. He also briefly mentioned his work on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Why Frugal Gamers Are Finding Smarter Ways to Expand Their Libraries
Savvy gamers are employing strategies beyond waiting for publisher sales to expand their digital libraries on a budget. Utilizing digital payment methods like AdvCash and exploring marketplaces such as Eneba for discounted game keys and gift cards are key tactics. Gamers can also leverage regional pricing and flexible payment options to take advantage of flash discounts and sales across various platforms like PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
A car repair shop is coming to Winston Springs!
Garage Monkeys S.A. has announced Car Repair Simulator for Steam, expanding the Winston Springs universe established in their previous title, Car Dealer Simulator. The game focuses on car repair, customer service, and business management, featuring detailed diagnostics, spare parts inventory, and co-op gameplay. It will also include story-driven missions and an open world familiar to players of their other automotive simulation games.
Project Helix: Xbox’s Last Big Bet - Asha Sharma's Big Swing
Project Helix represents Xbox's critical new hardware strategy, aiming to unify console, PC, and cloud gaming under a single ecosystem. Facing intense competition from PlayStation and Nintendo, this initiative is seen as a make-or-break moment for Xbox's future in the console market. Success hinges on delivering exciting hardware, compelling exclusives, and seamless cross-platform integration, otherwise Microsoft may shift focus solely to software and services.
Pragmata "feels like a spiritual successor to the Xbox 360 and PS3 era of third-person action games," analyst says, and its "staggering" 1 million sales in 2 days come as no surprise
Pragmata has achieved a remarkable 1 million sales in just two days, a success attributed to Capcom's accumulated player trust and the game's $60 price point. Analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics highlighted that the game feels like a spiritual successor to Xbox 360 and PS3 era third-person action titles, offering a focused 12-hour experience that appeals to core gamers and Millennials.
Major Score System Update Launching April 28, 2026
KT.SOFTWARE announced a major scoring system update for CyberBlocker Complete Edition, launching on April 28, 2026, for Steam and coinciding with console releases on April 29-30, 2026. The update revamps the scoring to reward aggressive play and strategic decision-making, enhancing replayability for score attacks.
Sony Demands Your Face to Play: PlayStation Age Verification Begins
Sony is implementing mandatory age verification for certain PlayStation features, requiring users to submit facial scans or upload government IDs via the Yoti service. This move is in response to global regulatory pressure for age verification laws aimed at protecting younger users. The policy shift raises significant privacy concerns among advocates and marks an end to digital anonymity on the platform.
Anime Giant Toei Launches Gaming Division with Toei Games Label
Toei Animation, the studio behind Dragon Ball and One Piece, has launched a new gaming division called Toei Games. This move leverages Toei's extensive intellectual property portfolio and aims to create high-quality games that capture the essence of its beloved anime franchises. The company will focus on leveraging modern game engines like Unreal Engine 5 and Unity to achieve authentic anime art styles, potentially setting new standards for anime game adaptations.
CRYPTIC STUDIOS LAUNCHES “QUICK START” EVENT FOR ALL PLAYERS, UNVEILS CONTENT ROADMAPS & NEW PARTNERSHIP
Cryptic Studios has launched a "Quick Start" event across its MMOs, including Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, allowing all players to claim a permanent high-level character to accelerate progress. The studio also revealed 2026 content roadmaps for Star Trek Online and Neverwinter, and announced a partnership with Beadle & Grimm's for a Star Trek Games Kickstarter campaign.
PS Plus Value Called into Question as Xbox Slashes Game Pass Price
Microsoft has reduced the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, with Ultimate now costing $22.99 / £16.99 and PC Game Pass at $13.99 / £10.99. This price cut is linked to the removal of Call of Duty from day-one additions on the service. Sony's PS Plus Premium remains comparable in price.
Roadmaps and Plans
The Exo Experts Warbond for Helldivers 2 is scheduled to release on April 28. This update was announced on the PlayStation Blog.
AGON PRO AG326UZD2: A New Standard in 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitors | Invision Game Community
AGON by AOC has launched the AGON PRO AG326UZD2, a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor featuring a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, and 1,000 nits peak brightness. The monitor supports G-SYNC compatibility, offers a wide color gamut for creative work, and includes HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 for multi-platform connectivity. It will be available in April 2026 for £799.
Boruto 10th Anniversary Celebrations to Launch This June
Shueisha will launch celebratory projects in early June 2026 to mark the 10th anniversary of Masashi Kishimoto's Boruto manga series. The festivities will include an explanation video, a 600-page Story Guide book, the release of the eighth tankobon volume of Boruto -Two Blue Vortex-, a colored version of the new arc's first volume, and the first character figure based on the new arc.
