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PC gamers buy way more games that cost less than $30 at launch compared to PlayStation and Xbox players, analysts say, and it's "reshaping the PC market"

Schedule 1, Peak, and REPO lead a big year for small games

GamesRadar

The Monster Hunter fan in me is really eyeballing the new content in the second playtest for PlayStation's own co-op monster game, Horizon Hunters Gathering

But good luck experiencing it, as Guerrilla is prioritizing "small numbers to focus on the core experience"

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The 10 best RPGs on PS5 that are well worth playing in 2026

Looking for an RPG to play on PS5? We're here to help

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Sony could be cribbing Xbox's playbook for PS6 and the future of PlayStation

Maybe Microsoft had the better ideas this console generation, after all? Sony reportedly considering an Xbox-style move

GTA 6 skipping PC at launch not due to PlayStation deal, but because Rockstar focuses on "the core consumer," Take-Two CEO says

Still, Zelnick admits that a PC version could make up "50% of the sales" of a modern release

GamesRadar

To save Xbox, Asha Sharma doesn't have to defeat PlayStation or Steam — she has to defeat Microsoft itself.

Xbox’s future hinges on Asha Sharma, whose biggest challenge isn’t PlayStation or Steam, but transforming Microsoft’s own culture to save the brand.

Windows Central

Sony PlayStation Lawsuit: Unfair PSN Price Hikes Lead to $7.8M Judge-Ordered Refund

Sony reaches a $7.85 million settlement in a major antitrust lawsuit, potentially refunding millions of PlayStation users over inflated digital game prices on the PlayStation Store.

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PlayStation 6 Rumors 2026 Explode: PS6 Release Date Delayed, Handheld Leaks and AI Specs Revealed

Sony's next-generation console, the PlayStation 6, remains shrouded in secrecy as of May 2026, with the latest rumors pointing to a potential launch window pushed back to 2028 or even 2029 due to ongoing global RAM shortages driven by artificial intelligence demand, while leaks suggest an ambitious hardware leap featuring…

International Business Times

Sony increases prices for refurbished PS5 slims by $100 — PS5 Fortnite bundle is out of stock, marking the end of new $399 consoles

Sony increased prices for refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim consoles, following its move last month to make brand-new models more expensive.

Tom’s Hardware

Former PlayStation boss blames "really sad" layoffs on "misjudgment" of companies: "It's funny to see the companies who shut down, lay off, the stock price goes up"

Publishers were too quick to grow, he believes

GamesRadar

'Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined' Starter Guide: Party Setup, Job System Basics, and Which Side Quests You Shouldn't Skip

Master DQ7 Reimagined with this starter guide covering early party builds, vocations system basics, and must-do side stories you can't afford to miss.

Player One

Don't skip Saros because Housemarque's previous roguelike Returnal is difficult, pleads PlayStation studios lead: "If this video game looks cool to you then IT IS FOR YOU"

Sony's new exclusive is almost out

GamesRadar

Subnautica 2 Platforms: Will it come to PlayStation 5?

Subnautica 2 is launching in Early Access on May 14, 2026, but PS5 players will have to wait.

Dot Esports

As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"

New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.

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PlayStation 5 players are now getting more from this Xbox first-party game than Xbox owners

Microsoft Flight Simulator adds PlayStation VR2 support on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting Xbox’s continued absence from virtual reality and raising questions about missed opportunities.

GamesRadar

Saros directors say Housemarque's greatest influence is itself: "As much as we love other games, we wanted to do it our way"

Interview | Creative director Gregory Louden and art director Simone Silvestri take us behind the weird and wonderful world of Carcosa: "We're going to cook with this one"

GamesRadar

Sony finally clarifies PlayStation DRM situation that set alarm bells ringing after users noticed new PS5 and PS4 digital games come with 30-day lockout timers

"A one-time online check is required"

TechRadar

Sony clarifies ongoing PlayStation DRM issue, confirms digital games require a 'one-time online check' to authenticate licenses, but players won't experience any issues beyond that

Sony has finally responded to the ongoing PlayStation licensing issue, confirming that a constant internet connection won't be required to play digital games.

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PS Plus members are being rewarded for their patience – one of the biggest games of 2025 will finally be free

PS5, PS5 Pro and PS4 owners are all getting a major treat in a few days time – PS Plus getting one of the biggest games of 2025 for free

Player One

Sony Addresses PlayStation Digital Game DRM Confusion After Expiration Date Claims

Sony clarifies PlayStation DRM concerns after viral expiration claims, confirming a one-time online check only and no ongoing internet requirement now.

Dot Esports

Sony clarifies PSN license checks for PlayStation digital games

No regular online check-ins required.

GamesRadar

Sony's "lack of marketing push" on Marathon "speaks to the lack of faith from the platform holder," says former Square Enix exec

"Sony owns a ton of digital real estate on the PlayStation dashboards to push Marathon"

Tom’s Guide

PlayStation may have gone full Xbox One and added 30-day check-ins to all new digital games — who thought that was a good idea?

Sony's reportedly added online check-ins to newly-purchased digital games, and it means you may have to be online once every 30 days if you don't want to be locked out.

PC Gamer

'Obviously we love the PC,' Gabe Newell told us 15 years ago, but his focus was on 'a responsibility to gamers and game developers'

Sony boosts PlayStation and Microsoft promotes Xbox, but the Valve boss said Steam takes a slightly different approach.

GamesRadar

Valve chief Gabe Newell saw today's consoles coming a long time ago: "All the consoles are using PC graphics hardware now"

Xbox Project Helix is the latest in a long line of PC-like consoles

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