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Capcom Just Sold 5 Million Copies of Resident Evil Games in 3 Months
If you look only at the base game for Monster Hunter World, then Resident Evil 2 is catching up with Capcom's best-selling game of all time. The latter managed 600,000 sales during the stated period, while Monster Hunter World only added 100,000 units to its 22.5 million sales total. If things continue on that trajectory, then Resident Evil 2 will eventually be Capcom's best-selling game in its history.
GTA 6 PS5 Physical Edition Includes a Poster, But It's Still Not the Map
Retailers are beginning the process of shipping out their boxed copies of GTA 6, which include a digital download code instead of a physical disc. As they receive their stock, it's now been confirmed there is actually a poster inside the case. However, it's still not the map of the game world previous GTA games have shipped with. UK retailer The Game Collection has been able to confirm there's a double-sided A3 poster included in the case, as it plans to ship boxed versions later this week.
The Death Stranding Series Has Been Played By Way More People Than You'd Expect
The two Death Stranding games have been modest sellers since their launches, generating more sales than most AAA titles, but not on the same level as other console-defining experiences. According to official numbers, the first game sold over five million copies. Sales stats relating to the sequel have never been shared, but analyst estimates suggested 1.4 million units were sold during its first few days on the market. In the years since their releases, these totals will have only gone up.
New PS Portal Announced, Future-Proofed with Internal Storage and Only for Japan
Sony has today announced a new model of the PS Portal will be future-proofed with the addition of internal storage. The new version is launching on 10th December 2026 at the same price as the current model (¥39,980), but only in Japan. Just like the Japan-specific PS5 console Sony sells, this new PS Portal model can only be set to the Japanese language and use a PSN account from the Japan region.
2 Upcoming PS Plus Extra Games Announced Early
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D provides a remake of the first game in the series chronologically (despite the number in the title), and was a fantastic overhaul when it launched a couple of years ago. "With its quality of life additions and delightful 3D visuals, it's easy to argue that this is the adventure's definitive form — even if some of its structural weaknesses remain in place," we said at the time, awarding an 8/10 score.
New PS Plus Perks Revealed, Includes Discounts and Free Trials
News Sony PS5 PS4 PS Plus Available in the UK, France, and Germany Sony has revealed a new slate of perks for having an active PS Plus membership at any tier. In addition to what it offers on your PS5, PS4 console, these additions let you try subscriptions and receive discounts on products if you are signed up to PS Plus. Please note these offers are only open to PS Plus members in the UK, France, and Germany.
Opinion: Hey, That Hellraiser: Revival Game Is Pretty Good
For as much as I love the horror genre, I've never seen a Hellraiser film. If they're as fun to watch as Hellraiser: Revival is to play, though, then maybe I need to catch up. Since we've got The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and GTA 6 right around the corner (I'm now playing the former), I haven't wanted to start a big game that requires a serious time investment. With a 10-hour playthrough for the Platinum Trophy (which I did earn), this new Hellraiser game seemed like the perfect fit.
Rockstar Reveals Even More GTA 6 Screenshots as PS5 Release Draws Closer
You're exactly two weeks away from playing GTA 6. To celebrate the fact, developer Rockstar has shared another batch of screenshots that are designed to showcase Vice City at its best, and the world beyond. Take a look below at a whopping 37 new screenshots: GTA 6 comes to PS5 on 19th November 2026, but you can get your preload started from 10th November. Learn more in our GTA 6 Release Times and Preload guide, which is staying up to date as we near launch. [source rockstargames.com]
007 First Light's First Mission Is Free in New PS5 Starter Pack
IO Interactive has announced a Starter Pack for 007 First Light will be released on the PS Store in the coming days that lets all PS5 owners play the game's introductory mission for free. The download will be available from 10th November 2026 on PS5, and grants access to the Against the Odds level at the start of the campaign. In this mission, you'll be introduced to the world and the style of gameplay IO Interactive went for after Hitman 3.
PS6 Development on Track, Sony Making 'Solid Progress' Towards Next-Gen
Work on the PS6 and the next console generation as a whole is currently "progressing as scheduled" at PlayStation, it's been confirmed. Speaking alongside the release of Sony's latest quarterly financial results, CFO Lin Tao said the company is on track to deliver its next PlayStation system, and it intends to make "solid progress" towards the next generation within the next fiscal year (via VGC).
PS5 Closing in on 100 Million Sales as Gradual Drop-Off Continues
Sony sold another 2.6 million PS5 consoles during the second quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, bringing the total number of systems sold to 97.9 million. It should surpass the 100 million sales milestone by the end of the next fiscal report, but the downward trend in sales has continued. PlayStation sold four million PS5 machines during the same quarter of its last fiscal year, confirming 1.4 million fewer systems were sold in the quarter just gone.
No Disc, No Buy and PS5 Blackout Protests Fail to Impact PlayStation
Sony has published its financial report for the Q2 period of fiscal year 2026, the stretch of time in which some PS5 fans took a stand against PlayStation decisions of recent years to make their frustrations heard. After years of proposed disappointment surrounding Sony's first-party game output, studio closures, and a shift into the live service, everything came to a head over PlayStation's decision to stop manufacturing physical versions of new titles from January 2028 onwards.
Bethesda Will Sell You Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel T-Shirts and Hoodies, Even Though It Hasn't Shown the Game
You won't play The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel for at least another two years, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier claims, but that's not stopping Bethesda from selling you something today: merchandise. Yes, not a single second of gameplay — or any actual footage of the RPG whatsoever — has been made public. However, the Official Bethesda Gear Store will still sell you a t-shirt or a hoodie with the game's logo plastered across it.
PS5 Dynamic Pricing Impacts New PS Store Black Friday Offers, Roughly $5 Variations in Prices
News Sony PS5 PS Store Three first-party PS5 games seemingly affected It seems that the dynamic pricing issues Sony is currently experimenting with on the PS Store is impacting what kind of discounts PS5 owners are receiving in today's new PS Store Black Friday sale. With evidence from the Cheap Ass Gamer social media account, there are reports first-party PS5 titles Death Stranding 2, Astro Bot, and the Complete Edition of Horizon Forbidden West are all affected.
First Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Update Makes an Early, Deadly Boss Easier
S-GAME has today published the first major Phantom Blade Zero update for PS5 and PC, available to download now on both platforms. It's a relatively normal list of updates and tweaks, comprising bug fixes and adjustments — until you see that one of the game's earlier bosses has been nerfed a touch. Hua, Deadly Bethrothed, an optional boss fight in the first main Weeping Creek Valley region, has had her grab attacks made less frequent.
Lara Croft's PS1 to PS5 Glow-Up to Be Revealed in Tomb Raider Cover Story
A comprehensive deep dive into the 30-year history of Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider series shall be the focus of next month's Game Informer magazine. Across 18 pages of the upcoming issue, it'll dedicate 12 of them to next year's Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis remake. Then, in another six pages, it's got a retrospective covering the classic franchise. You can see the cover art for the physical Game Informer issue below, which incorporates every version of Croft across her eras.
Secret PS4 Firmware Update 14.02 to Fight New Wave of Piracy, Hacking
Sony has deployed an unannounced PS4 firmware update in the last couple of hours for its last-gen PS4 console that is designed to combat the current wave of piracy, hacking, and jailbreaks targeting PlayStation consoles. The PS5 has received plenty of system patches in the past few weeks, and now the PS4 is subject to a firmware update. Now running on version 14.02, the single patch note for the update is as follows: We’ve made some security fixes to the system software.
Ubisoft One of Multiple Companies to Bid for Dishonored Dev Arkane
Ubisoft is one of multiple companies to submit a bid for Dishonored team Arkane Studios, as Microsoft looks to offload the developer in the coming weeks. That's according to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, who claims that at least two other gaming firms have tried to acquire the developer. No deal has been agreed with Microsoft yet, and Xbox has also weighed up "selling the studio to its management".
Try One of 2026's Best PS5 Games on PS Plus Premium Now
The selection of limited-time Game Trials available to PS Plus Premium subscribers has been updated today with a PS5 banger: 007 First Light. The new James Bond simulator from IO Interactive is available to play for 60 minutes on the top tier of the membership service, which begins from the start of the campaign. That one hour of play should see you through the entire prologue mission, Against the Odds, and then you should have enough time left to sample the training mission, The Needle's Eye.
GTA 6 PS5 File Size Confirmed to Be 212GB, Physical Map Available But Not in Boxed Copies Original
Rockstar Games has today shared more details on the launch of GTA 6, across both its digital and physical versions on PS5. Rumoured last week via a social media account, it has now been confirmed that GTA 6 requires 212GB of space to be downloaded and installed. You'll be able to preload the game, and that option has actually been brought forward by two days. GTA 6 preload will now be available from Tuesday, 10th November 2026.
Sony Seemingly Winding Down PSVR2 Sales, Gone from USA Store
Sony may be taking steps to wind down sales of its PSVR2 headset, as it's been spotted that the VR device is no longer being sold through some of its official regional outlets and at third-party retailers. For a few weeks now, fans have been picking up on the fact PSVR2 no longer appears on the official PlayStation Direct website in the USA. I did a search of the website today, and the headset is nowhere to be seen.
Bonus PS Plus Premium Game Is Out Now for PS5
You have got to wait another couple of weeks to gain access to the official set of new PS Plus Premium games for this month, but in the meantime, there's been a bonus addition to the service. Not announced or highlighted by Sony or publisher Deep Silver, the new PS5 version of Metro Redux — which improves and enhances Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light — has been added to PS Plus Premium. The old PS4 version was on there already, but now the listing has been updated to support the PS5 edition too.
PS Store Black Friday Sale Begins Tomorrow with Thousands of PS5 Deals
News PS5 PS4 PS Store Here's a teaser of some games on offer Sony has announced its big PS Store sale for Black Friday will begin tomorrow, 4th November 2026. It's promising "thousands" of deals across PS5 and PS4 titles, and it's even shared a list of a few of the standout games that'll be discounted.
PS Store Black Friday Sale Live Now with 2,200+ PS5 Discounts
News PS5 PS4 PS Store Here are some of the best PS5 deals Update []: The massive PS Store Black Friday sale is live now in the UK, as of midnight, so below you'll find the discounted prices for the PS5 games Sony highlighted in its original announcement. These are the UK prices, but the actual percentage discounts should carry across to other storefronts. We'll follow up with a full overview of the promotion later on Wednesday.
November 2026 PS Plus Essential Games Available to Download Now
News PS5 PS4 PS Plus Tour a Dead Island, board a Monster Train Today's the day for Sony's penultimate PS Plus Essential update of 2026, which delivers a further three PS5, PS4 games for members to download and play.
Stealth Classic Thief: The Dark Project Returns for a PS5 Remaster with New Content
One of the classics that helped create an entire genre, stealth masterpiece Thief: The Dark Project is coming to PS5 in remastered form next month, from 3rd December 2026. This new version of the 1998 game has been remastered using Nightdive Studios' KEX Engine to produce a new edition running at 4K and 120 frames-per-second. It's got all the content of the base game, the three extra missions from Thief: Gold, and an entirely new campaign in the form of The Tarnished Mirror.
Sony Fighting GTA 6 PS5 Piracy with New Firmware Demands
News Sony Rockstar Games PS5 Firmware Updates Today's new PS5 firmware reportedly required PlayStation appears to be taking absolutely no risks, as it closes in on the launch of GTA 6 for its platform while fending off PS5 jailbreak, piracy, and hacking attempts. From the start of last month, hackers began cracking the PS5 firmware via AI tools on firmware v7.00 through v13.60.
Housemarque Issues Saros PS5 Patch for Bug Fixes, Update Out Now
Here's a quick one: Saros developer Housemarque has today updated the PS5 exclusive and issued version 02.000.003, available to download now. It's a very simple set of patch notes that predominantly focuses on bug fixes, like issues in the Overlord Rush mode and problems affecting Trophy unlocks. Perhaps the most interesting note in relation to changing when the Saros: Zenith splash screen appears.
Yakuza Creator's Gang of Dragon PS5 Game and New Studio Officially Dead
Gang of Dragon, the Yakuza-esque title Toshiro Nagoshi planned to make with a newly set-up developer under NetEase, will never see the light of day. Nagoshi Studio has now officially been closed, as of 31st October 2026. This news had been expected for some time, as reports dating back to March 2026 detail publisher NetEase pulling its funding. The game had only been revealed a few months prior at The Game Awards.
Phantom Blade Zero Is an Instant Hit with 4 Million Sales on PS5, PC
Phantom Blade Zero sold over four million copies during its first three days on the market across PS5 and PC, studio S-GAME has announced. Having released on 29th October 2026, the new action game achieved the milestone by the end of the weekend. "Thank you everyone from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support," the developer said on social media.
Rumour: Days Gone Dev to Announce and Launch New PS5 Game in 2027
Bend Studio, the first-party team best known for Days Gone, plans to reveal and potentially even release its next game in 2027. That's according to a new MP1st report, which shares more details on the project. The outlet claims an announcement will take place next year and it's "much further along in development" than you might think, so much so that Bend Studio is also planning to release it in 2027.
Inspired by Classic FromSoftware, Queen's Domain Looks a Fascinating PS5 Adventure
There are far too many promising indie games releasing every week to keep up, but this one, Queen's Domain, has really caught my eye. It releases onto PS5 today for £17.75 / $19.99, and it's inspired by King's Field, the series FromSoftware made before Demon's Souls. Essentially, it's an RPG blending retro visuals and the fantasy RPG genre to create a difficult adventure based around combat and exploration. You travel to an island called the Isle of Naesied, where your father disappeared.
New Mass Effect Cancelled So EA Can Focus on Star Wars Battlefront 3
The next Mass Effect game was cancelled and BioWare shut down because publisher EA wished to focus on a new Star Wars: Battlefront title instead of bringing both to market. That is according to a new Bloomberg report from journalist Jason Schreier, who explains the situation EA was facing a few months ago.
The Scale of Crimson Desert Just Got Even More Absurd After New PS5 DLC
News Pearl Abyss PS5 Crimson Desert A scarily big map after Charting the Unknown Crimson Desert has always been a ridiculously huge open world game, but now this week's new Charting the Unknown DLC has launched, its sheer size has reached new levels. The base game becomes just a corner of the map once you've got Charting the Unknown installed. A video has helped put its size into context. As seen below, it starts zoomed in on a region from the original title, and then slowly zooms out.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered Hit with PS5 Upgrade Pricing Issues
The launch of The Wolf Among Us Remastered has not gone as smoothly as TellTale Games would have liked, as many fans are reporting not being able to access the discounted upgrade offer they were promised. Last week, the developer shared price discounts that owners of the PS4 version of The Wolf Among Us could take advantage of, should they want to upgrade to the remastered PS5 edition.
Quirky RPG Resonance of Fate Is Back with an 'Enhanced Remaster' for PS5
Who had the PS3 role-playing game Resonance of Fate receiving a second remaster for PS5 on their 2026 bingo card? Having already been enhanced on PS4, the quirky RPG has been treated to an "enhanced remaster", out today on PS5. This latest version features two additional enhancements over the PS4 remaster: even better graphics and the ability to play it at double the speed.
Death Stranding Isolations Anime TV Series Gets First Trailer, Out in 2027
News Kojima Productions TV Death Stranding Trailers My mom became a crater Revealed almost a year ago, Kojima Productions and Disney+ have today debuted the teaser trailer for Death Stranding Isolations, a new anime TV series set in the universe of the two PS5, PS4 games. Catch the short clip above. Under the tagline "My mom became a crater", the TV show takes place just after Sam Bridges connects North America to the Chiral Network. However, those "renewed connections" bring trouble.
Crimson Desert's Huge DLC, Charting the Unknown, Out Now on PS5
News Pearl Abyss PS5 Crimson Desert DLC Priced at £19.99 / $24.99 If Crimson Desert and all its post-launch additions weren't already enough, studio Pearl Abyss has released a mammoth expansion in Charting the Unknown, available now on PS5 for £19.99 / $24.99. You can catch the new launch trailer for the expansion above. First and foremost, the new DLC introduces three new questlines for the three playable characters.
Crimson Desert's Huge DLC, Charting the Unknown, Out Now on PS5
Gaming 7 hours ago How to start the Charting the Unknown DLC in Crimson Desert pcgamer.com - Sean Martin • 7h Unlock requirements for all of the expansion's new content.
No New Assassin's Creed Remakes in the Works at Ubisoft
After the success of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, publisher Ubisoft has confirmed it currently does not have any other remakes of previous entries in the series in development. As of mid-July 2026, we knew Black Flag Resynced had sold three million copies, and the number will have only gone up since then. It was deemed a big success, and the rumours were that Ubisoft was determining whether to create further remakes based on its sales stats.
Destiny 2 Content Unvaulting Won't Take Place Until 2028
PlayStation developer Bungie has confirmed it'll likely need until the first few months of 2028 to complete the unvaulting process of old Destiny 2 content it recently promised to bring back. A new community update post shares a predicted timeline for the content unvault, with the studio currently at the pre-production stage.
Rumour: The Elder Scrolls 6 Reveal as Soon as Next Month, Named Sentinel
Bethesda plans to make Sentinel the subtitle to The Elder Scrolls VI, and it could confirm the full name as soon as next month, says The Verge scribe Tom Warren. In a fresh report, the writer states that "sources familiar with Bethesda's plans" indicate The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel is the official title, and the announcement could take place in November, when Skyrim turns 15 years old (yes, it really has been that long).
Rumour: The Elder Scrolls 6 Reveal as Soon as Next Month, Named Sentinel
RPGs 1 day ago 15 essential RPGs you need to play at least once in your life Polygon - Chris Guest • 1d Trying to narrow down the best RPGs of all time is a nearly impossible task. Role-playing games encompass everything from dice-driven fantasy adventures and turn-based Japanese classics to sprawling open worlds, interstellar soap operas, as well as whatever Disco Elysium is doing.
PS5 Still Outselling PS4 in USA Despite Much Higher Price and Fewer Exclusives
News Sony PS5 PS4 Sales USA Selling better by 1% lifetime to date Even though it costs an arm and a leg, and it has far fewer exclusive games, the PS5 continues to outsell the PS4 in the USA when you compare the same point in their lifespans. Via analyst Mat Piscatella of Circana, we're currently in the 71st month of the PS5 generation. When you compare total sales in the USA to the same month of the PS4 generation, the PS5 is outselling the PS4 by 1%.
Konami Records Strong Profit Having Made Excellent Games Again
Konami is back to making new games in its catalogue of classic franchises, and the work is beginning to pay off. Within its latest financial report, the publisher has recorded a 75.1% increase in profit compared to the previous year, and from April to September 2026, it achieved a 44.3% increase in sales. So, what did it do during the previous quarter to achieve that? It released fantastic games. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.
Silent Hill: Townfall Keeps Changing Difficulty, Patch 1.6 Adds Hard Mode
Having just adjusted the behaviour of its worst enemy and made a baffling puzzle actually solvable, Silent Hill: Townfall is back with yet another round of changes and updates to its overall difficulty. Update 1.6 is available to download now on PS5, and first and foremost, it adds a hard difficulty mode. The experience already had a tougher difficulty setting in the form of Nightmare Mode, but this new hard mode sits in between that and the normal option.
New GTA 6 Gameplay, Screenshots, Details Revealed as PS5 Launch Nears
In exactly three weeks' time, GTA 6 will be out on PS5. You have probably already seen enough to know whether you are playing it or not (and we have got details on the GTA 6 release times and preload date), but for anyone still on the fence, Rockstar has even more gameplay, screenshots, and gameplay details to entice. First of all, the game appeared in South Park (yes, really). As seen in the video below, a TV presenter shows off the game and how you can throw dog poo at people you walk past.
This Classic PS1 Star Wars Game Just Got a Neat PS5 Enhancement
The video game adaptation of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace from the PS1 generation looks to be getting a facelift on PS5 and PS4 in the form of a new Trophy list. When it launched on PS Plus Premium a few years ago, The Phantom Menace came without a set of Trophies. Now, though, Exophase is pulling Trophy lists as of a few hours ago. Expect the ports to be updated with these Trophies in the coming days — and yes, it does have a Platinum Trophy.
Play a Full Cronos PS5 Prequel in New $10 Lazarus DLC, Out 3rd December
Bloober Team has today confirmed its Cronos: The New Dawn expansion, which serves as a prequel to the main game, will launch on 3rd December 2026 for PS5. Cronos: Lazarus will be $9.99 when it releases, and you can get a new look at the DLC in the trailer above. Having met them in the base game, the Lazarus expansion has you play as the Pathfinder, in a story that chronicles their journey into becoming The Warden.
PS Plus Essential Games for November 2026 Announced
Sony is pitching Dead Island 2 as its headliner for the month, which is a really strong leader in the form of a first-person zombie game. Los Angeles has been taken over by the undead, and you've got to venture out and survive it.
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