August 2026 PS Plus Essential Lineup: Dying Light 2, Big Walk, and Signalis
Discover the August 2026 PS Plus Essential games lineup on PS5 and PS4, featuring Dying Light 2, Big Walk, and Signalis, alongside player community polls.
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Starsand Island Full Release Arrives August 18
The Ghibli-inspired life sim Starsand Island exits Early Access on August 18, 2026, with a physical edition confirmed for November.
Tearaway and Other PlayStation Titles Losing Online Support in August
Tearaway, inFAMOUS 2, and several sports titles are losing online functionality in August 2026. Here is the breakdown of the upcoming service closures.
Sony Reports US Tariff Refunds Following Hardware Price Hikes
Sony's Q1 2026 earnings report confirms the company received US tariff refunds, following earlier price increases on PlayStation hardware.
Rumour: LEGO Astro Bot Set Said to Accompany Leaked PS1 Console
An unconfirmed leak suggests a LEGO Astro Bot figure will be included as a gift-with-purchase alongside a rumoured LEGO PlayStation 1 console set.
Genshin Impact Version 7.0 Adds Snezhnaya Region on August 12
HoYoverse has announced the arrival of the seventh nation, Snezhnaya, for Genshin Impact. The v7.0 update launches August 12, 2026, on PS5.
New PS Plus Games for July 2026: The Full List
Check the list of 12 new games added to PlayStation Plus for July 2026, including titles for Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers on PS5 and PS4.
Mortal Shell 2 Open Beta Is Live Right Now on PS5 Ahead of August Launch
Publisher Playstack and developer Cold Symmetry have launched a free open beta for action RPG Mortal Shell 2 on PlayStation 5 ahead of its August 20, 2026 release.
Tom Holland Reveals Why He Won't Watch The Last of Us HBO Series
Tom Holland names The Last of Us Part II his favorite video game of all time, explaining why his love for Naughty Dog's sequel keeps him off the HBO show.
Sony Reports No Business Impact From Physical Disc Backlash
Sony CFO Lin Tao confirms the company sees zero negative impact on its business following the decision to discontinue physical disc production.
PS5 Monthly Active Users Increase as PlayStation Plus Revenue Rises
Sony reports 125 million monthly active users for PlayStation at the end of Q1 2026, alongside a 20% year-over-year increase in network services sales.
Sony Forecasts Record-Breaking Fiscal Year for PlayStation 5
Sony has raised its fiscal year forecast to ¥660 billion, aiming for the highest operating income in gaming history despite current industry economic challenges.
Shift Up Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Stellar Blade Music Video
Shift Up is receiving criticism for an AI-generated music video for the upcoming Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, following concerns over the use of AI in marketing.
Lumines Remastered Now Available on iOS and Android
The classic music-based puzzle game Lumines Remastered has launched on mobile. Learn about the free-to-start model and available control options.
Sony Confirms PS5 Disc Drive Direction Remains Unchanged for 2026
Sony acknowledges public sentiment regarding physical game media, but confirms the company is not going to reverse course on its digital-focused hardware strategy.
PS5 Lifetime Sales Reach 95.3 Million as Quarterly Growth Slows
Sony's latest financial results show the PlayStation 5 has surpassed 95 million units sold, though year-on-year sales for the quarter declined by 36%.
Sony Confirms Plans to End Physical PlayStation Discs by 2028
Sony CFO Lin Tao confirms the company will move forward with an all-digital strategy for PlayStation despite ongoing fan backlash over the 2028 decision.
Sony Secures Memory Supply for PS5 Sales Through March 2027
Sony has confirmed it has the memory supply needed to meet PS5 sales targets through March 2027, despite a 36% year-on-year drop in hardware sales.
Lego Astro Bot and PlayStation Console Sets Rumored for October
Leaked reports suggest new Lego PlayStation and Astro Bot sets may launch this October, with the bot included as a gift-with-purchase.
PlayStation 5 Shipments Top 95.3 Million Worldwide
Sony reports 1.6 million PlayStation 5 shipments during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, bringing total worldwide hardware shipments to 95.3 million.
Sony Expects Sufficient PS5 Supply for Grand Theft Auto VI Launch
Sony confirms it has secured enough memory components to meet projected PlayStation 5 sales through the November 2026 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
EA's $55 Billion Buyout Set to Close Next Week After Regulatory Approval
Electronic Arts' $55 billion leveraged buyout by a consortium including the Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners is scheduled to close next week.
Historical FPS The Defiant Announced for PS5
Developer Hoothanes has unveiled The Defiant, a new PS5 first-person shooter set during the Second Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s and 1940s.
Ways Sony Must Improve the PS Store for Our All-Digital Future
Following the 2028 end of physical game releases, industry analysis highlights eight critical areas where the PS Store needs to evolve to support digital users.
Rideshare "Stimulator" Brings Unhinged Passenger Sim to PS5 in 2026
Saber Interactive has announced Rideshare "Stimulator" for PS5, featuring open-world driving, business management, and eccentric passengers.
Control Resonant Campaign Length Confirmed at 30 Hours
Remedy's Control Resonant will require 30 hours for a standard playthrough, with completionist runs reaching 50 hours, developer Sergey Mohov confirms.
New Street Fighter Movie Footage Shows Jason Momoa as Blanka
A new clip from the live-action Street Fighter movie reveals Jason Momoa's take on Blanka, featuring game-accurate electrocution effects ahead of the October release.
Dying Light 2 Patch v1.29 Accelerates Early Game Progression
Techland is updating Dying Light 2 on August 3, 2026, to speed up early-game leveling and skill unlocks ahead of its PS Plus Essential release.
Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos PS5, PS4 Remaster Announced for Late 2026
Argonaut Games has announced a Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos remaster for PS5 and PS4, scheduled for release in Q4 2026 with visual and control updates.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Launches August 6 on PS5 and PC
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls arrives on August 6, 2026. Get the latest on the 4v4 tag fighter's launch, platform details, and early player perks.
Sony Discounts PSVR2 to $299 in Limited-Time US Promotion
Sony has dropped the price of the PlayStation VR2 by $100 in the US. The discount is available via PlayStation Direct until August 10, 2026.
Tom Holland Recreates PlayStation Spider-Man Moves in Brand New Day
Tom Holland reveals that stunt teams used screengrabs of finishing moves from Insomniac's Spider-Man games to design action sequences in Brand New Day.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Physical PS5 Edition Unconfirmed by Director
Square Enix is still deciding the product lineup for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on PS5, leaving fans waiting on confirmation of a physical disc edition.
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero – Super Limit-Breaking NEO PS5 Review Roundup
Push Square reviews Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - Super Limit-Breaking NEO on PS5, awarding it 6/10 for its roster additions but criticizing its solo mode.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Stuttering Bug Affects Xbox Series X|S Versions
A technical bug causes cutscene stuttering in Halo: Campaign Evolved on Xbox Series X|S, an issue not currently present on the PlayStation 5 version.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Review Roundup: What Critics Say
Read the critical consensus on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced for PS5. Discover what reviewers like, what frustrates them, and key gameplay changes.