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PlayStation users are now being asked for age verification in the UK and Ireland, or risk losing access to communication…
Sony Interactive Entertainment has begun rolling out mandatory age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland as part of the UK's Online Safety Act. Users who do not verify their age by June 2026 risk losing access to communication features like messaging and voice chat. This process, which uses Yoti for verification, is also being implemented by Microsoft for Xbox users.
PS5 Gets Surprise System Update for April 2026, Patch Notes Out
Sony has released a minor system software update for the PlayStation 5, version 26.03-13.20.00, which is less than 1 GB and primarily improves communication features by adding more emojis for message reactions. The update also includes unannounced back-end feature updates that users may need to restart their console to install.
Nintendo Shows Off Icon Design Proposals For Switch 2's 'C' Button
Nintendo has revealed design proposals for the 'C' button icon on the Nintendo Switch 2, explaining that the 'C' was chosen to harmonize with the existing A and B button layout for simplified communication. The Game Chat feature requires an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription, though a free trial is available until March 31, 2026.
