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🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation State Of Play Confirmed for June 2
As the summer gaming season starts to heat up, Sony has announced a new State of Play Showcase for June 2 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. This will be one of the bigger State of Play livestreams of the year, clocking in at 60 minutes and kicking off with a new look at Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine game alongside "updates, announcements, and gameplay reveals" from other studios across the world. As usual, the showcase can be watched live through the official PlayStation YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/user/PlayStation) and Twitch(https://www.twitch.tv/playstation) channels. Alongside State of Play, June is shaping up to be a busy month for gaming showcases(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/every-video-game-showcase-to-watch-in-2026/2900-7446/). Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest lands on June 5 and will be followed by Day of Devs, while June 6 has a triple-threat of showcases in the form of Wholesome Direct, the Future Games Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-state-of-play-confirmed-for-june-2/1100-6540054/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformGod of War Faye spinoff could answer a major mystery
The rumored God of War spinoff starring Faye could answer the "Who blew the horn" question if one fan theory is correct.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformUpdate: It's All But Official That PlayStation's Single-Player Games Will Be Exclusive Moving Forward
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2025/09/24/c0d9aab6/saros-gameplayrevealtrailerps5games4-14screenshot.jpg.webp) Update, May 18: Back in March, Bloomberg(https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-games-on-pc?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTEyOTk3MiwiZXhwIjoxNzc5NzM0NzcyLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUQkRNVTVLR1pBS0owMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.XEWYXBDXXg13JxGEFC1iwV140zKDSlLoblfeJluqb8) reported that then-upcoming PlayStation 5 games like Saros and Ghost of Yōtei would not be released on PC while Sony charted a return to console exclusivity. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, who wrote the aforementioned report, has now revealed on Bluesky that PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst told staff in a company town hall meeting this morning that all future PlayStation single-player games will, in fact, be exclusive. Schreier writes on Bluesky(https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3mm5jzsls5s2a), "SCOOP: PlayStation Studio business CEO Hermen Hulst told staff in a town hall Monday morning that the company's narrative single-player games will now be PlayStation exclusive, confirming Bloomberg's reporting from earlier this year." That "single-player" callout is a big distinction, as PlayStation recently launched Marathon, Bungie's excellent first-person extraction shooter(https://gameinformer.com/review/marathon/actions-have-consequences), on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and upcoming PlayStation console-exclusives like Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls(https://gameinformer.com/product/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls) (releasing in August(https://gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/02/12/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-locks-in-an-august-launch-and-a-few-more-x-men)), which is a multiplayer title, are planned for PC too. But Uncharted and The Last of Us maker Naughty Dog's upcoming single-player sci-fi game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet(https://gameinformer.com/product/intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet), will be a PS5 exclusive (if we're following the logic of Hulst's town hall announcement). The original story continues below... Original Story, March 4: After releasing first-party games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2(https://gameinformer.com/review/marvels-spider-man-2/sticking-the-landing), God of War Ragnarök(https://gameinformer.com/review/god-of-war-ragnarok/next-to-godliness), and The Last of Us Part II(https://gameinformer.com/review/the-last-of-us-part-ii/the-last-of-us-part-ii-review-a-perfect-circle) on PC over the past six years, PlayStation is returning to console exclusivity going forward. That's according to a new report from Bloomberg(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-games-on-pc?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3MjYzMTM4OSwiZXhwIjoxNzczMjM2MTg5LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUQkRNVTVLR1pBS0owMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.iJ25MhKjr88ECoSb2cT3JX9MqYduN3JmMm63yusBVE&leadSource=uverify%20wall), which also says single-player games like last year's Ghost of Yōtei(https://gameinformer.com/review/ghost-of-yotei/action-and-vengeance-unbounded) and the upcoming bullet-hell shooter Saros(https://gameinformer.com/the-game-awards-2025/2025/12/11/saros-gets-a-new-gameplay-trailer-and-a-delay-to-april-2026) will not be released on PC. This is part of a wider shift in release strategy, which will see PlayStation still launch multiplayer games like this week's Marathon(https://gameinformer.com/product/marathon) and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls(https://gameinformer.com/product/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls) (releasing in August(https://gameinformer.com/state-of-play/2026/02/12/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls-locks-in-an-august-launch-and-a-few-more-x-men)) on other platforms like PC and even Xbox, while single-player releases are expected to remain exclusive to PlayStation 5. Bloomberg cites sources familiar with PlayStation's plans for this strategy, adding that reasons for the shift include PlayStation games not selling as well on PC, concerns that PC releases could hurt the console brand (and sales), and a lack of consistency in release quality and schedules. The report says PlayStation is now returning to console exclusives, which is a notable shift away from its biggest rival, Xbox, which now releases most of its titles on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. This year's Forza Horizon 6(https://gameinformer.com/xbox-developer-direct/2026/01/22/forza-horizon-6-gets-first-gameplay-details-and-may-launch-date) and Fable(https://gameinformer.com/xbox-developer-direct/2026/01/22/the-new-fable-is-finally-arriving-in-autumn-of-this-year) are launching on PS5, for example. According to Bloomberg, there were plans to bring Ghost of Yōtei to PC, but those plans were scrapped in recent weeks alongside other planned PlayStation PC releases. That said, previously announced games like the aforementioned Marathon and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls are safe and still coming to PC, as are others like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach(https://gameinformer.com/review/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach/boundless-sincerity-aside-flaws) and Kena: Scars of Kosmora(https://gameinformer.com/2026/02/12/kena-scars-of-kosmora-guides-players-to-a-new-adventure-this-year). The report ends with notice that some executives at PlayStation may not be happy that games like God of War Ragnarök, a beloved sequel in a series that has only ever appeared on PlayStation consoles and handhelds (okay, and on mobile phones that one time), will likely be playable on an Xbox in the future, if the anticipated next-gen console from Xbox is capable of playing PC games as rumored. Though players have seen PlayStation games come to PC over the past six years, it seems those days are over, prompting a returning question: Do you buy a PlayStation 5 to play the company's next big release, or do you skip it altogether? It seems PlayStation is betting on players to do the former. Source: Bloomberg(https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/sony-pulls-back-from-playstation-games-on-pc?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3MjYzMTM4OSwiZXhwIjoxNzczMjM2MTg5LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUQkRNVTVLR1pBS0owMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.iJ25MhKjr88ECoSb2cT3JX9MqYduN3JmMm63yusBVE&leadSource=uverify%20wall) Do you think this is the right decision for PlayStation? Let us know in the comments below!
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformMultiplayer Just Got More Expensive On PlayStation Thanks To PS Plus Price Hike
PlayStation Plus prices will increase for new subscribers starting May 20, but depending on your subscription status, it might not be time to panic--yet. According to Sony, only "select" regions will be affected for now, and it blames "ongoing market conditions" for the increases. So far, only monthly and three-month subscriptions are being affected(https://x.com/PlayStation/status/2056404450793938989), with new US subscribers facing an increase of $1 for a one-month PS Plus Essential subscription and a $3 increase for the three-month version of that subscription tier. For now, the annual subscription price to PS Plus remains unchanged. Current subscribers will not pay extra--unless they reside in Turkey or India--but letting your subscription lapse and then rejoining PS Plus at a later date will result in you paying the higher rate. Overall, the new prices look like this: Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/multiplayer-just-got-more-expensive-on-playstation-thanks-to-ps-plus-price-hike/1100-6540019/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformSony Will Increase PlayStation Plus Prices Later This Week Due To 'Ongoing Market Conditions'
!Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2023/08/30/bef2f95f/playsationpluslogo.jpg.webp) Roughly a month and a half after Sony announced price increases for the PlayStation 5(https://gameinformer.com/2026/03/27/sony-announces-playstation-5-and-portal-price-increases-coming-next-week), the company will raise the prices of PlayStation Plus Essential (the cheapest tier). Both 1-month and 3-month subscriptions will increase starting May 20 due to "ongoing market conditions," according to the announcement(https://x.com/PlayStation/status/2056404450793938989?s=20). More specifically, starting May 20, the price of a 1-month subscription will increase to $10.99, up from $9.99, while the 3-month subscription will increase to $27.99, up from $24.99; basically, the 1-month subscription will increase by $1 and the 3-month subscription will increase by $3. Sony notes that this price change will not apply to current subscribers (except those in Turkey and India) unless your existing subscription changes or lapses. As for the ongoing market conditions, Sony keeps it vague, but it's likely alluding to rising memory costs due to AI buy-up, existing economic and market struggles, and tariffs implemented by the U.S. President. This PlayStation Plus Essential price jump comes after Sony raised the price of a base PS5 to $649.99 (up from $549.99), the PS5 Digital Edition to $599.99 (up from $499.99), and the PS5 Pro to $899.99 (up from $749.99) back in March. It also raised the price of the cloud- and remote-streaming PlayStation Portal device to $249.99 (up from $199.99). Speaking of PlayStation Plus, Sony revealed last week that Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption, and Time Crisis headline this month's Plus offerings(https://gameinformer.com/2026/05/13/star-wars-outlaws-red-dead-redemption-and-time-crisis-headline-this-months-playstation). How do you feel about this price jump? Let us know in the comments below!
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation Plus price increase rolling out for some players
PlayStation Plus Essential, the cheapest tier of PlayStation Plus, is about to get a little more expensive, Sony announced.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformGTA 6 trailer 3 rumors appear to be a giant fake-out, angering fans
Best Buy's pre-order email made a GTA 6 trailer 3 seem imminent, but as May 18 progresses, fans are starting to lose hope.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformSony is raising short-subscription prices for PlayStation Plus
Sony is hiking the starting price of one-month and three-month PlayStation Plus subscriptions in "select regions," blaming "ongoing market conditions." Beginning May 20th, 1-month subscriptions will start at $10.99 USD / &8364;9.99 EUR / &163;7.99 GBP, while 3-month subscriptions will start at $27.99 USD / &8364;27.99 EUR / &163;21.99 GBP. In the US, the changes &8230;
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformMemoryCore combines the best PS1 games in one stylish new TTRPG
The first game anthology features modules based on six classic games including Resident Evil and Tekken.
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformNo, Mixtape won't be delisted because of its licensed music
Annapurna Interactive and Beethoven & Dinosaur have confirmed that Mixtape's music licenses exist in perpetuity
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformStar Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption, And Time Crisis Headline This Month's PlayStation Plus Offerings
!star wars outlaws massive entertainment ubisoft new story trailer april 2024(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2024/04/05/2ccebbfe/starwarsoutlaws.jpg.webp) Sony has revealed the latest batch of games coming to PlayStation Plus, and it's quite a good lineup. Headlining the additions are 2024's Star Wars Outlaws(https://gameinformer.com/product/star-wars-outlaws), Red Dead Redemption II(https://gameinformer.com/product/red-dead-redemption-ii), and a classic in the form of Time Crisis. You'll need PlayStation Plus Premium to access all of the month's offerings, but even if you have PlayStation Plus Extra, you can access all of the games except for Time Crisis. PlayStation Plus May 2026 Catalog Game Additions !Game Informer News(https://www.gameinformer.com/sites/default/files/styles/bodydefault/public/2023/07/27/673d3da6/playstation5surpasses40millionunitssoldsonyps5.jpg.webp) All of the games listed below will be added to PlayStation Plus on May 19. Below, we'll list each one, along with reviews for the games (if we've reviewed them). - Star Wars Outlaws – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/star-wars-outlaws/transitional-open-world-approach) - Red Dead Redemption II – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/red-dead-redemption-ii/an-open-world-western-for-the-ages) - Bramble: The Mountain King – New Gameplay Today Video(https://gameinformer.com/ngt/2023/04/26/bramble-the-mountain-king-a-spooky-adventure-inspired-by-nordic-folklore-new) - The Thaumaturge - Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn – Our Review(https://gameinformer.com/review/flintlock-the-siege-of-dawn/lacking-divinity) - Broken Sword – Shadows of the Templar: Reforged - Enotria – The Last Song – Okay, so Game Informerdoesn't have any review coverage of this game, but I've played some of it and it's a pretty decent Soulslike! - Time Crisis (PlayStation Plus Premium required) For more information about each game, check out the PlayStation Blog post here(https://blog.playstation.com/2026/05/13/playstation-plus-game-catalog-for-may-star-wars-outlaws-red-dead-redemption-2-bramble-the-mountain-king-the-thaumaturge-and-more/). Are you going to check out any of these games? Let us know in the comments below!
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformSaros May Struggle To Recoup Its Budget, Despite Great Reviews - Analyst
Housemarque's Saros launched earlier this month to rave reviews, and it's a legitimate frontrunner for Game of the Year at this early point in 2026. However, it appears sales of the game have thus far been slower than its predecessor, Returnal, and the game may struggle to recoup its budget. That's according to Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics(https://x.com/superhys/status/2054288174550258000), who estimates Saros sold approximately 300,000 copies in its first two weeks on sale. This figure is a little behind Returnal, a very similar game that was released much earlier in the PS5's lifecycle. Saros is the first game developed by Housemarque since the studio was acquired by Sony, having operated independently and primarily developed games for PlayStation systems in the years prior. Thus far, a huge percentage of Saros players have previously played Returnal--Alinea estimates it at 79%--and about one-third of the game's sales thus far were during the early-access period. Continue Reading at GameSpot(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/saros-may-struggle-to-recoup-its-budget-despite-great-reviews-analyst/1100-6539903/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/)