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Media Molecule’s Next Game Could Be a Big Shift From LittleBigPlanet and Dreams
A report suggests that Media Molecule, known for LittleBigPlanet and Dreams, is developing a new title with open-world elements. A job listing for a Senior Environment Designer mentions responsibilities related to open-world content, hinting at potential resource-gathering, crafting, or survival mechanics. Media Molecule has not officially announced this new project.
Underrated PS5 Open World Action Game 75% Off on PS Store
The 2022 open-world action-adventure game Saints Row is currently 75% off on the PlayStation Store for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Developed by the now-defunct Volition, the game is available for $7.49, with its Expansion Pass also on sale. This limited-time deal ends on Thursday, May 28.
GTA 6 Was Supposed To Release Today
Grand Theft Auto 6, originally slated for a May 26, 2026 release, has been delayed by Rockstar Games to November 19, 2026. This follows an earlier delay from Fall 2025. Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick indicated the current date is about 18 months behind the original plan. The game is confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version not yet announced.
LittleBigPlanet Developer Media Molecule's Next Game Reportedly Features 'Open-World Content'
Sony's first-party studio, Media Molecule, is reportedly developing a new game that will feature open-world content. Further details about the project have not yet been revealed.
LittleBigPlanet Dev's Next PS5 Game Could Have Open World Aspects
Media Molecule's next game, an unannounced new intellectual property for PlayStation 5, may feature open-world elements according to Senior Environment Designer Raphael Kidd's resume. The studio, known for Dreams, is reportedly working on a more traditional adventure game that could complement Sony's existing catalogue.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's "open-world spirit of freedom" is defined by one mysterious…
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced aims to revitalize the original game's open-world experience by adding more narrative depth and hand-crafted island content, without sacrificing its core spirit of freedom. Creative director Paul Fu and lead level designer Julian Koch explain how new details and gameplay mechanics, such as Edward commenting on every location and the ability to crouch, enhance exploration and discovery.
"God is dead, and Heaven has gone corporate" in Grindset T.V., an overstimulating speedrunning game by way of Cruelty Squad
Grindset T.V. is an upcoming open-world speedrunning first-person platformer described as an "overstimulating" experience for "freaks." Players will navigate a corporate-dominated afterlife, delivering packages as a gig worker hivemind. The game is designed for both speedrunners and those interested in exploring its unique world, and is available to wishlist on Steam.
First Major Update for PS5's NTE Will Let You Mute Its Worst Character
The first major update for the free-to-play open-world game NTE, developed by Hotta Studio, will be released on June 3rd. The update introduces the ability to mute the character Taygedo, a Porsche collaboration featuring the 918 Spyder, a new area called Sunward Island, and two new playable characters, Lacrimosa and Chaos. It also adds new gameplay features like an in-game social media feed, a Mario Kart-style racing mode, and an online fighting minigame, alongside various bug fixes and optimizations for controller support.
Neverness to Everness version 1.1 update ‘Dreamwalk Corridor’ launches June 3
The free-to-play supernatural urban open-world action RPG Neverness to Everness is launching its version 1.1 update, titled 'Dreamwalk Corridor', on June 3. This update introduces new content and features to the game.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26
This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
Review: Crimson Desert (PS5) - One of the Most Frustratingly Brilliant Games I've Ever Played
This review revisits Crimson Desert on PlayStation 5 after significant post-launch updates from Pearl Abyss have improved the experience. While the game still suffers from some awkward design decisions and a disjointed narrative, the open world is technically impressive and immersive, offering a vast amount of content. Combat is experimental and rewarding once unlocked, though enemy variety and occasional performance issues detract from the overall experience.
Fun PS5 Open-World Action Game Out Today on PS Store
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, developed by TT Games and published by WB Games, is now available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. The game features gameplay similar to the Batman Arkham series and recreates iconic moments from Batman's history. It is priced at $69.99 for the Standard Edition and $89.99 for the Deluxe Edition, which includes additional content packs.
Where Winds Meet Imperial Palace Expansion Launches May 28
Everstone Studio announced that the second major expansion for Where Winds Meet, titled Imperial Palace, will launch on May 28. This update introduces a new royal court setting, expanded story content, campaigns, world bosses, and multiplayer trials, continuing the game's Jianghu storyline within the center of imperial power. The expansion adds over one million square meters of explorable area with thousands of dynamic NPCs, new activities, and themed events like the Dragon Boat Festival in June.
Lego Batman Is The Arkham Sequel You’ve Been Waiting For In More Ways Than One
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a spiritual successor to the Batman Arkham series, developed in part by Rocksteady Studios. While it simplifies combat and stealth compared to its predecessors like Arkham City and Arkham Knight, it successfully captures the feel of the Arkham games with a similar open-world structure and traversal mechanics. The game draws heavily from various Batman stories, offering a fun pastiche rather than a wholly original narrative.
Where Winds Meet "Imperial Palace" Expansion Sets May 28 Release Date
Everstone Studio announced that the open-world Wuxia ARPG Where Winds Meet will release its second expansion, "Imperial Palace," on May 28th. This expansion introduces a new royal narrative with high-stakes campaigns, formidable world bosses, and multiplayer trials set within the expansive Kaifeng Imperial Palace. The update also includes new activities like Cricket Fighting and a themed Dragon Boat Festival event in June.
Black Flag Resynced is the shonkiest Assassin's Creed in years, but therein, I think, lies its charm
This article discusses the "Black Flag Resynced" remake, highlighting its charmingly wonky physics and graphical quirks as fitting for the original game's anti-hero, Edward Kenway. Despite being built on a modern engine, the remake retains the original's structure while re-envisioning environments and character models, offering a nostalgic yet flawed experience that justifies its existence through deeper gameplay elements.
It's official: Warhorse Studios is officially working on a new open-world Lord of the Rings RPG alongside 'a…
Warhorse Studios has officially announced it is developing a new open-world role-playing game set in Middle-earth, alongside a new installment in the Kingdom Come series. While no release windows have been provided, the studio expressed excitement to share more details in the future. Embracer Group, Warhorse's parent company, is increasing its focus on The Lord of the Rings intellectual property.
Autobahn Police Simulator 3 - Complete Edition: Out now in both physical and digital form!
Aerosoft has announced the release of Autobahn Police Simulator 3 Complete Edition, available digitally for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, and physically for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. This edition includes the base game and all three DLC packs: Police Motorcycle, Speed Trap, and Off-Road Vehicle, offering an expanded law enforcement simulation experience.
Yodelee Golf is a unique funny-sounding chaotic casual co-op golf game
Q-Games Ltd. has revealed Yodelee Golf, a chaotic casual co-op game featuring open-world exploration, motorbikes, boats, monsters, and a single golf ball for up to four players. The game incorporates a unique voice-to-3D-text system where spoken words appear as giant letters in the game world, influencing gameplay. Yodelee Golf is described as a physics-driven multiplayer experience with a surreal aesthetic, and it is available on PC via Proton/Wine.
2024 PS5 Open World Adventure Game Just $5.99 on PS Store
Ubisoft's 2024 PlayStation 5 open-world action-adventure game, Skull and Bones, is available for $5.99 on the PlayStation Store, an 80% discount from its original $29.99 price. This limited-time deal, which marks the game's lowest price to date, ends next Thursday, May 28, 2026. Skull and Bones, conceived as a live service spin-off of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag's naval combat, received mixed reviews upon its release.
