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Friday, Dec 6

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Critically Acclaimed RPG Sequel Launches on PS5 Next Month

Fellow Traveller and Jump Over the Age have finally announced the release date for Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. PS5 players won’t have to wait long for the sequel to the critically acclaimed dice-driven sci-fi RPG. Citizen Sleeper 2…

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Free Marvel Rivals Iron Man Costume Available for All Players

Happy Marvel Rivals launch day to those playing the new NetEase Games hero shooter. To celebrate the launch and welcome all the new users to the game, a free Iron Man cosmetic is now available to redeem. Free Marvel Rivals Iron Man…

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PS5 Activity Cards Feature Is Broken Right Now

PS5 Activity Cards — one of the most widely advertised features ahead of the console’s launch — don’t seem to work anymore. A while ago, we reported that the ‘Resume Activity’ feature was quietly removed for good after years of lackluster…

15

PSA: PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Free This Weekend, No PS Plus Needed

As previously announced, PS5 and PS4 players can enjoy a free online multiplayer weekend starting today, December 6, as part of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebrations. All players qualify for the free weekend irrespective of whether…

Can’t Log Into Marvel Rivals on PS5? This Might Be Why

Marvel Rivals has finally launched and the game’s servers have held up well, but some PS5 players are facing login issues that see them stuck on the title screen. Fortunately, it’s not an issue with your console or account, nor is it an…

14

Until Dawn PS5 Update Finally Fixes Trophy Issues

Ballistic Moon rolled out Until Dawn remake PS5, PC update 1.08 yesterday, which finally fixes the ‘It’s Shining’ trophy, which was preventing many from unlocking Platinum. The trophy can now be popped via Episode Select. The patch also…

Thursday, Dec 5

21

Another PlayStation Exclusive Live Service Game Ending Support

Square Enix announced Foamstars‘ next season will be its last. Titled “Party Goes On!”, the next season takes place between December 13, 2024, and January 17, 2025. After that, the developer will cease creating seasonal content for the…

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Stellar Blade Dev Recreates Iconic PS4 Ad With Shuhei Yoshida

After 31 years at Sony, long-time PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida departed the company. Seeming like a permanent fixture with PlayStation, he was one of the more forward facing leaders for the company. People within the industry…

15

Days Gone Dev Bemoans Sony ‘Ignoring’ Bend Studio

Days Gone director John Garvin doesn’t seem thrilled that PlayStation’s 30th anniversary trailer leaves out Bend Studio despite its contributions to the console’s history. The two-minute heartfelt tribute to fans, subtitled ‘Thank You,’…

PS5 Cloud Streaming Seems to Have Been Improved Significantly

A large number of PS Plus Premium users have reported that they’ve seen significant improvements in PS5 cloud streaming over the past year. We initially dismissed reports due to possible placebo, but since the recent PS Portal beta update…

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PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Gameplay Stats Coming Soon

Sony has announced that the annual PlayStation Wrap-Up will be available for 2024 soon, allowing players to see their gameplay stats for the year. Microsoft rolled out Xbox’s 2024 Year in Review yesterday, following which PS5 and PS4…

Games Leaving PS Plus in January 2025 Likely Include Capcom Hit

Sony has yet to confirm the list of games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in January 2025, but as has been the case in recent months, players have a fairly good idea of what’s leaving based on established departure patterns. We’ve been…

Mortal Kombat 1 Development Reportedly Winding Down

An increasing number of insiders are indicating that Mortal Kombat 1 development is ending following reports that the game’s future DLC has been canned. A well-known modder and dataminer within the Mortal Kombat community claims to have…

Wednesday, Dec 4

21

Free-To-Play Gran Turismo Release Date Set for This Week

Sony continues its PlayStation 30th anniversary celebration with one of its most beloved franchises. The previously announced free-to-play racing game My First Gran Turismo finally has a release date, and players won’t have to wait very…

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PS Portal Is a ‘Huge Success’ and Will Continue to Evolve, Says Sony

PlayStation boss Hideaki Nishino has reiterated that PS Portal sales have been a “huge success” story for the company, and the handheld will continue to evolve as Sony looks for new ways to bring PlayStation games to players. Speaking to…

Sony Wants PlayStation IP to Be Recognized in Wider Entertainment Industry

Sony Interactive Entertainment boss Hermen Hulst has told BBC that the company wants to elevate PlayStation IP outside of video games in the wider entertainment industry. Sony Group is in a unique position to attain that goal with…

Putting PlayStation Games on Xbox Might Not Be Worth It, Suggests Former Boss

Former Sony executive Shawn Layden has suggested that releasing PlayStation games on Xbox might not make sense given PlayStation‘s market position. During an interview with Eurogamer, Layden also said that there would be a very negative…

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List of Games Leaving PS Plus in December 2024 Quietly Updated

The list of games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in December 2024 has been quietly updated. We say “quietly” because Sony has yet to announce the departure, but its developer has already confirmed the news. NASCAR Heat 5 will be forced…

13

Rocksmith Dev Ubisoft San Francisco Shutting Down as XDefiant Flops

Rocksmith studio Ubisoft San Francisco is shutting down alongside the company’s Osaka, Japan studio as their latest project XDefiant has bombed. After a series of denials, Ubisoft has confirmed that its free-to-play shooter failed to make…

Tuesday, Dec 3

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PlayStation Store Update Worldwide December 3, 2024

Each week Sony brings PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus owners new content, add-ons, games, and more. Here is the complete global PlayStation Store update. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation…

21

PS Plus Members Get Free Marvel Rivals DLC

In just a few days, PS5 players can enjoy NetEase Games‘ hero shooter Marvel Rivals, and PS Plus subscribers can claim a symbiote-themed bonus at no extra charge. There is also a free skin for one of Marvel’s most beloved characters…

Sony Had Little Faith in PlayStation, Former Executive Reveals

PlayStation is widely considered one of the big dogs in the video game industry. Producing some of the biggest titles since the first console’s debut in 1994, it has helped revolutionize gaming. But would you believe there was a time Sony…

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Sony Felt ‘Lucky’ to Have Survived PS3 Struggles, Says Shawn Layden

Out of the five PlayStation generations, the PS3 is arguably where Sony struggled the most. Its unique architecture with its Cell processor along with its high price point for the time were not the best combination, especially around those…

19

Bloodborne Down for Maintenance Soon But Don’t Get Your Hopes Up

In early November, Sony published a PS5 ad that fans believe teased a potential announcement. What that announcement could be is still unknown as most of the theories have been shot down, but PlayStation players have brewed up another…

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New PlayStation Handheld Report Corroborated by Digital Foundry

If you’re not yet convinced that Sony’s toying with a new PlayStation handheld, the latest report from an unlikely source might change your mind. Digital Foundry sticks to tech coverage and has rarely ever “leaked” anything, but following…

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PSA: PS Plus Premium Users Can Now Try Hit 2024 Shooter for Free

PS Plus Premium users now have access to a free game trial for one of 2024’s surprise hits. As previously promised, Sony has added Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 to the tier’s game trial list, coinciding with the launch of four-player co…

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PlayStation Joins Growing List of Bluesky Users Amid X Controversy

PlayStation has joined a growing list of users who have opened Bluesky accounts as X (formerly Twitter) has become increasingly controversial for many. Numerous websites have been billed as alternatives to X since it was taken over by Elon…

PS5 System Update for December 2024 Out Now

Sony has released PS5 system software update 24.08-10.40.00 for December 2024, the patch notes for which suggest that it’s largely for new PS5 Pro owners. The firmware update improves the transfer process for large amounts of data…

Monday, Dec 2

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PS5 Players Begging Sony to Make New Themes Permanent

PS5 players were greeted with a nice surprise when they turned on their console this morning. A new feature update is currently available bringing nostalgic themes to celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary. The kicker is that they’ll…

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New PS5 Feature Update Released and It’s a Blast From the Past

Sony has rolled out a surprise PS5 feature update to mark PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, and it’s one of the best updates we’ve received in this generation. Unfortunately, it’s a limited-time update for reasons beyond our understanding.…