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Xbox Game Pass will be adding Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, and Jurassic World Evolution 3 to its library. The article also touches on broader industry trends like cloud gaming and subscription models.
5 PS Plus Extra Game Removals for June 2026 Confirmed
Five games are confirmed to be removed from PlayStation Plus Extra on June 16, 2026: We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie, LEGO The Incredibles, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition, and Red Dead Redemption. Access to these titles will be revoked for subscribers, requiring purchase to continue playing. Red Dead Redemption's departure is noted as potentially temporary, following a pattern seen with other Rockstar Games titles on the service.
Game Pass adds Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, Jurassic World Evolution 3, and more in late May to early June
Microsoft has announced that several new games will be added to its Game Pass subscription service in late May and early June. Titles include Forza Horizon 6, Escape Simulator, and Jurassic World Evolution 3, among others.
Xbox Fans Flock to Online Suggestions Box to Tell Microsoft to Keep Games Off PS5
Xbox fans are urging Microsoft to bring back game exclusives, with the top suggestion on a new community feedback portal being a demand to keep titles like Halo and Fable off PlayStation 5. While Microsoft has stated it is re-evaluating its approach to exclusivity, the article notes the company's significant investment in multi-platform publishers and its subscription service, placing it in a difficult position regarding fan desires versus business strategy.
PlayStation Plus Is Getting More Expensive Again
Sony is increasing the prices for all tiers of its PlayStation Plus subscription service, citing "ongoing market conditions." This price hike comes as the service faces pressure regarding its value proposition compared to competitors like Microsoft's Game Pass, particularly concerning day-one first-party game releases. Subscribers are advised to review their usage and consider options like prepaying at the current rate, downgrading their tier, or canceling before the new pricing takes effect.
PS Plus blir dyrare för nykomlingar
Sony is increasing the price of the base PlayStation Plus subscription for new customers starting May 20. The monthly and three-month subscription costs will rise by €1 in select regions, with new prices set at €9.99 and €27.99 respectively. This price hike does not affect current subscribers unless their subscription lapses or changes. The article also notes recent price increases for the PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, attributing them to market conditions and increased demand for memory and storage.
May 2026 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Sony has released the full lineup of PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games for May 2026, including titles like Star Wars Outlaws and Red Dead Redemption 2. Eight new games are available for subscribers to download now, with some expected to remain on the service for at least a year, though Red Dead Redemption 2 is anticipated to be available for around three months.
PS Plus Extra, Premium May 2026 Games Rolling Out Now
Sony is rolling out the May 2026 PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalog additions, starting in Japan and Asia. The lineup includes Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble: The Mountain King, and more for PS5 and PS4, with the PS1 classic Time Crisis also available for Premium subscribers. Player reception to the selection has been mixed, with some titles being returning catalog entries.
Games Leaving PS Plus in June 2026 Confirmed
Several games are scheduled to leave the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs in June 2026. Take-Two Interactive is removing Red Dead Redemption, while other titles like We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie and LEGO The Incredibles will also be delisted. This departure list is based on information from Japanese and Asian PlayStation Stores and may vary slightly by region.
PlayStation Plus gets price hike for new subscribers this week
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing the price for new PlayStation Plus subscribers starting this week. Existing subscribers will retain their current pricing structure.
Sony announces PlayStation Plus price rises "due to ongoing market conditions"
Sony is increasing the prices for its PlayStation Plus subscription service for new customers in select regions starting May 20, citing "ongoing market conditions." The Essential tier's one-month subscription will rise to $10.99 USD and three-month to $27.99 USD. Current subscribers are largely unaffected unless their subscription lapses or changes. This follows recent price adjustments for the PS5 hardware and contrasts with Microsoft's recent price reduction for its Game Pass subscription.
Evening Metaverse
X, formerly Twitter, has implemented new daily limits on posts and replies for free users, restricting them to 50 posts and 200 replies per day. Users who subscribe to X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue) will have higher limits.
'It Should Be Free to Play Online Games': PS Plus Price Squeeze Taken to Task by PS5 Owners
Sony is increasing the prices for one-month and three-month PlayStation Plus Essential subscriptions starting May 20, 2026, while keeping annual plans unchanged. This move is seen as an attempt to encourage longer-term commitments and potentially monetize the existing player base, despite the company posting record profits. The article questions the necessity of paid online services in 2026, especially when PC gaming offers free online multiplayer for many titles.
New PlayStation Plus Subscriptions Will Cost More
Sony is increasing the prices for new PlayStation Plus Essential subscriptions starting May 20, 2026. The one-month subscription will rise to $10.99 and the three-month subscription to $27.99. Existing subscribers will maintain their current rates unless they are in India or Turkey. Sony cited ongoing market conditions for the price adjustment.
PS Plus Essential is getting more expensive for new customers this week
Sony is increasing the prices for new 1-month and 3-month PlayStation Plus Essential subscriptions starting May 20th. The company cited "ongoing market conditions" for the price adjustment, which will affect new subscribers in most regions, with exceptions for Turkey and India. Annual subscriptions remain unaffected by this particular price hike.
PlayStation Plus Subscription Prices Increasing for New Users in Select Regions This Month
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing PlayStation Plus subscription prices for new users in select regions starting May 20, with 1-month memberships rising to $10.99 USD and 3-month memberships to $27.99 USD. Current subscribers are unaffected unless their plan lapses or changes. The company cited ongoing market conditions for the adjustment.
X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark
X, formerly Twitter, has implemented new daily posting limits for free accounts, restricting users to 50 posts and 200 replies per day. Users who subscribe to the platform's blue checkmark service will not be subject to these limitations.
Sony raises PS Plus prices for one- and three-month subscriptions
Sony has increased the prices for one- and three-month PlayStation Plus subscriptions, citing "ongoing market conditions." The exact reasons for the price hike were not detailed.
Sudden PS Plus Price Increase Frustrates PS5 Players
Sony Interactive Entertainment is increasing the prices for new PlayStation Plus subscriptions starting May 20, 2026, citing "ongoing market conditions." The price hike affects 1-month and 3-month subscription tiers, drawing negative reactions from players who compare it unfavorably to Xbox Game Pass pricing. This follows a previous price increase on year-long subscriptions in mid-2025.
Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Price Increase
Sony is increasing the prices for its PlayStation Plus subscription service starting May 20, 2023. Monthly plans will see a $1 increase, and three-month plans will increase by $2-$3. Current subscribers are unaffected unless their subscription changes or lapses, with the exception of users in Turkey and India.
