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45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
Last Chance to Buy These 45+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store's Big Games Big Deals sale is offering significant discounts on over 45 PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles, with prices as low as they've ever been. The sale includes critically acclaimed games such as Alan Wake 2, Bloodborne, and Detroit: Become Human, among many others. Shoppers have until May 6, 2026, to take advantage of these limited-time offers.
Spark in the Dark Early Access Review – Off to a Great Start
Spark in the Dark is an Early Access dungeon crawler that blends survival horror tension and Soulslike combat. Players control one of four heroes navigating a dark, procedurally generated dungeon filled with traps and tough enemies. Despite clunky combat and a lack of enemy variety, the game offers a challenging and addictive experience with a minimalist approach to storytelling.
Not So Massively: Vindictus Defying Fate’s latest alpha build is visceral, polished, and fun as hell
Nexon's upcoming action RPG, Vindictus: Defying Fate, has shown significant polish and fun in its latest alpha build, focusing on combat improvements. While the core combat remains similar to previous previews, adjustments to boss attack mechanics and the introduction of passive blocking for certain attacks make the game more accessible. Despite some minor areas for improvement, the build reinforces the game's goal of offering a less stressful, more approachable take on the Soulslike formula.
Sina – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Sina is an upcoming action-adventure game with Souls-like elements where players control Neeve, who seeks a cure for his mother in a corrupted world. The game features fluid combat, exploration, and story fragments. Future updates will include boss fights, a skill tree, new weapons, and a parkour system. An open beta is currently available.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Team Dissolved After Refusal to Shift to Support Work – Rumor
Rumors suggest that the development team for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been dissolved after director Xia Siyuan and other members refused to shift to supporting other projects. The Soulslike game has not received updates, and its underperformance may mean no further content or DLC will be developed by Leenzee.
Sony announces animated Bloodborne movie adaptation
Sony has announced an animated movie adaptation of the PlayStation 4 exclusive Bloodborne, which will remain faithful to the game's gory visuals. The production, revealed at Cinemacon 2026, is a collaboration between Sony Pictures Entertainment, PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and gaming personality Seán McLoughlin. The article also mentions the ongoing production of an Elden Ring film and discusses the challenges of adapting games with silent protagonists.
Evening Previews
Valor Mortis is a Soulslike game set within Napoleon's army, where players will repeatedly die. This preview offers a glimpse into the game's mechanics and setting.
Valor Mortis Preview: A Soulslike Where You Die Again and Again in Napoleon’s Army
Valor Mortis is a first-person Soulslike game set within Napoleon's army, featuring a mysterious corruption and a protagonist named William. Despite unanswered questions about the narrative, the preview indicates a compelling experience that developer One More Level is crafting.
Wuchang PS5 Dev Team May Be Gone for Good
The development team for the PlayStation 5 title Wuchang: Fallen Feathers within Leenzee appears to have disbanded. Following the departure of producer and director Xia Siyuan, most staff reportedly refused to transition to outsourced projects, leading to the team's dissolution. Publisher 505 Games had previously stated the game was a sales success.
Windrose Early Access Preview: Pirate's Life For Me
Windrose is an upcoming pirate-themed survival crafting game that will launch in Early Access for PC on April 14th, 2026. While the game features satisfying crafting and ship customization, its combat system is described as dreadful and unbalanced, particularly in the early game. The author hopes for significant improvements to the combat to make the game a more enjoyable solo experience.
Meridiem announces physical edition of Achilles Double Pack - Troy Edition for PlayStation 5
Meridiem will publish a physical edition of Achilles Double Pack - Troy Edition for PlayStation 5 on July 22, 2026. Developed by Dark Point Games, this edition includes the action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold and the roguelite Achilles: Survivor, along with bonus physical items.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Dev Team Reportedly Laid Off
The development team for Leenzee's Soulslike action RPG, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, has reportedly been laid off due to dissatisfaction with the game's reception. The game's director, Xia Siyuan, is among those affected, with claims of unpaid salaries and potential legal action. Future content updates for the game are now unlikely.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Producer/Director Fired, Studio Faces Layoffs – Rumor
Rumors suggest that developer Leenzee has laid off its team behind Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, including producer and director Xia Siyuan, due to dissatisfaction with the game's reception. The studio is reportedly facing financial difficulties, with talk of unpaid salaries and legal action, potentially leaving additional planned content unused.
PS5 Getting Promising Historical Action RPG in Fall 2026
Valor Mortis, a historical action RPG inspired by Soulslike games, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 in fall 2026. Developed by One More Level and published by Lyrical Games, the single-player first-person title features an alternate 19th-century setting with historical figures and supernatural elements.
What We Played – People of Note, Starfield & The Occultist
Several individuals shared their recent gaming experiences, including playing "People of Note," a music-based RPG, and "Hades 2." "Starfield" is being reviewed on PlayStation 5, alongside other titles like "Icarus" and "Ghost Master Resurrected." Horror games such as "The Occultist" and "Cthulhu: Dark Abyss" were also played, as well as "Life Is Strange" and "Khazan: The First Berserker."
Valor Mortis Gets New Trailer, Sets Fall 2026 Launch for PS5, Xbox, and PC
Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike from One More Level and Lyrical Games, has revealed a new trailer and a Fall 2026 release window for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features fast-paced traversal with grappling hooks and wall-running, precision melee combat, and is set in a supernatural 19th-century Europe. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it aims to combine the studio's experience with fast-paced movement with Soulslike combat mechanics.
Dead As Disco Brings Music Matched Mayhem to Early Access on May 5th! | Console Creatures
Brain Jar Games announced that Dead As Disco will launch into Early Access on May 5, 2026. The rhythm-action RPG features a neon-drenched world, a narrative campaign, over 30 original songs, and unique boss challenges against characters like Hemlock, Arora, Dex, and Prophet. Players can also restore The Encore music club and uncover the mystery behind Charlie Disco's death.
Dead As Disco Brings Music Matched Mayhem to Early Access on May 5 | Console Creatures
Dead As Disco, a rhythm-action RPG from Brain Jar Games, will launch into Early Access on May 5, 2026. The game features a neon-drenched world, a narrative campaign, over 30 original songs, and unique boss characters. Players can also customize the experience with their own music and restore a music club to uncover a mystery.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.