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🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation’s age-gating restrictions are coming to UK consoles
Sony is starting to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act by notifying PlayStation players of its age verification requirements today. PS4 and PS5 owners in the UK and Ireland won't be able to participate in voice chats, messaging, parties, or other third-party communication services from June unless they verify their age. "Beginning June 2026, &8230;
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformSilent Hill: Townfall Preorders Emerge At Amazon And Best Buy
Silent Hill has made a big comeback in recent years, and the current Renaissance of psychological horror isn't over yet. The next game in the series, Silent Hill: Townfall(https://www.gamespot.com/games/silent-hill-townfall/), has been confirmed for a September 24 release date. If you're feeling brave, you can preorder the $50 physical edition for PS5 through Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMPN17CC?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) and Best Buy(https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1804712/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fproduct%2Fsilent-hill-townfall-playstation-5%2FJ76T5HJ758). Silent Hill: Townfall preorder bonuses Preorders for Silent Hill: Townfall will unlock the CRTV: Rusted and CRTV: Beach Edition bonus cosmetics to change up the look of your CRTV in the game. The Deluxe Edition includes exclusive preorder bonuses in the form of an alternate skin for the protagonist, Simon. Silent Hill: Townfall $50 | Releases September 24 !Silent-Hill-Townfall-Square(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Silent-Hill-Townfall-Square.jpg?w=1000) Preorder bonuses for Silent Hill: Townfall have not yet been revealed, but a few details on the game have emerged. Set in 1996, players will step into the boots of the game's protagonist, Simon Ordell, and explore the foggy Scottish seaside town of St. Amelia. Haunted by strange monsters, Ordell will have to decide when to fight and when to run, and to aid him, he has a handheld TV that helps him when he uses stealth. Enemies appear on the small screen as blobs of static, and Ordell can use it to uncover the mystery of St. Amelia. Developed by Scottish studio team Screen Burn and published by Annapurna Interactive, the game is also played from a first-person perspective. This is a big departure from previous Silent Hill games, which were all third-person psychological horror games. Preorder at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMPN17CC?tag=gamespot-preorders-20 "Preorder at Amazon") Preorder at Best Buy(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbestbuy.7tiv.net%2Fc%2F1804712%2F614286%2F10014%3Fu%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.bestbuy.com%252Fproduct%252Fsilent-hill-townfall-playstation-5%252FJ76T5HJ758&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Ffeeds%2Fnews&articleid=1686021&eventtype=click&fntitle=Silent+Hill%3A+Townfall+Preorders+Emerge+At+Amazon+And+Best+Buy&fnauthor=darranged&fndate=2026-02-13+05%3A48%3A00&fnupdated=2026-06-08+06%3A51%3A59&fnarticleid=1686021&fncategory=Gaming%7CNews%7CShopping&fnstorytype=News%7CPreorder+Guide "Preorder at Best Buy") Preorder at Walmart(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.walmart.com%2Fc%2F1804712%2F565706%2F9383%3FsubId1%3Dsubidvalue%26veh%3Daff%26sourceid%3Dimp000011112222333344%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FSILENT-HILL-Townfall-PlayStation-5-Game%252F19599865571&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Farticles%2Fsilent-hill-townfall-buying-guide%2F1100-6538176&articleid=1686021&eventtype=click&fntitle=Silent+Hill%3A+Townfall+Preorders+Emerge+At+Amazon+And+Best+Buy&fnauthor=darranged&fndate=2026-02-13+05%3A48%3A00&fnupdated=2026-06-08+06%3A51%3A59&fnarticleid=1686021&fncategory=Gaming%7CNews%7CShopping&fnstorytype=News%7CPreorder+Guide "Preorder at Walmart") Preorder at GameStop(https://clicks.trx-hub.com/xid/fandom32094gamespot?q=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.linksynergy.com%2Fdeeplink%3Fid%3DVZfI20jEa0c%26mid%3D24348%26u1%3Dsubidvalue%26murl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.gamestop.com%252Fvideo-games%252Fplaystation-5%252Fproducts%252Fsilent-hill-townfall%252F20033158.html&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamespot.com%2Farticles%2Fsilent-hill-townfall-buying-guide%2F1100-6538176&articleid=1686021&eventtype=click&fntitle=Silent+Hill%3A+Townfall+Preorders+Emerge+At+Amazon+And+Best+Buy&fnauthor=darranged&fndate=2026-02-13+05%3A48%3A00&fnupdated=2026-06-08+06%3A51%3A59&fnarticleid=1686021&fncategory=Gaming%7CNews%7CShopping&fnstorytype=News%7CPreorder+Guide "Preorder at GameStop") Silent Hill: Townfall Deluxe Edition $60 | Releases September 24 !SH-Townfall-Deluxe(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SH-Townfall-Deluxe.jpg?w=1000) Anyone looking to get a head start on the horror can also grab the Deluxe Edition of Silent Hill: Townfall for 48 hours of early access. This download-only version includes all the preorder bonuses, an exclusive outfit for Simon, a digital art book, and a digital soundtrack. Preorder on PlayStation Store(https://store.playstation.com/en-za/product/JP0101-PPSA3328600-SHTOWNFALLDELUXE "Preorder on PlayStation Store") As mentioned above, Silent Hill has been on a roll lately. Bloober Team is currently working on a remake of the first game, but if you're looking to experience some of its unique brand of horror right now, you can pick up physical editions of the Silent Hill 2 remake(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMC3C3Z9?tag=gamespot-promos-20) and last year's critically acclaimed Silent Hill f(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1C14LY8?tag=gamespot-promos-20) at discounted prices. PC players can also save on the digital version of the game via Fanatical. Buying at Fanatical gets you an official Steam key. More Silent Hill Games - Silent Hill 2 Remake - PS5(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMC3C3Z9?tag=gamespot-promos-20) -- $41.50 (~~$50~~) - Steam (via Fanatical)(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fanatical.com%2Fen%2Fgame%2Fsilent-hill-2&cuid=--) -- $52.49 (~~$70~~) - Silent Hill f - PS5(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1C14LY8?tag=gamespot-promos-20) -- $40 (~~$70~~) - Xbox Series X(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1BXGKR4?tag=gamespot-promos-20) -- $40 (~~$70~~) - Steam (via Fanatical)(https://redirect.viglink.com?key=fbff19622bfc4d759c94ca50d964e98d&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fanatical.com%2Fen%2Fgame%2Fsilent-hill-f&cuid=--) -- $55.88 (~~$70~~) Silent Hill: Townfall is just one of several new preorders that have gone live this week. Konami also revealed several more games on the way, as it has dug into its vault to resurrect some classics from yesteryear. After years of being trapped on PS3 consoles, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots will finally be coming to new platforms in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-buying-guide/1100-6538168/)--along with a few other games in the series--and the Super Bomberman Collection(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMPCPRTC?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) has something that only a handful of games offer in the modern age: a video game manual. Castlevania will also be cracking its whip once again, as the series is back after a 12-year hiatus. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse(https://www.amazon.com/s?k=B0GMNQMJS1%7CB0GMP6CM42?tag=gamespot-preorders-20) looks like it'll stick to the classic 2D roots of the iconic monster-slaying franchise, and you can grab it later this year. --- Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter: GameSpot's Weekly Deals, Straight to Your Inbox Join GameSpot's Weekly Deals newsletter and get the top game and gear discounts every week. Email Address Sign Up --- More Deals And Preorders - Where To Preorder Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition For Switch 2(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-tarnished-edition-switch-2-buying-guide/1100-6539306/) - The Best PS5 Game & Hardware Deals This Week (June 3, 2026)(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-ps5-deals-this-week-games-accessories-consoles-and-more/1100-6538557/) - You Can Now Preorder Lego’s Biggest Set Ever, The 12,060-Piece Sagrada Família(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-can-now-preorder-legos-biggest-set-ever-the-12060-piece-sagrada-familia/) - Early Amazon Prime Day Deals Are Rolling In(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/early-amazon-prime-day-deals-are-rolling-in/) - You Can Now Preorder Marvel’s Wolverine Physical Edition(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/you-can-now-preorder-marvels-wolverine-physical-edition/) - Pixar’s New Animated Flick, Hoppers, Is Available For Preorder On Amazon(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/pixars-new-animated-flick-hoppers-is-available-for-preorder-on-amazon/) More Deals And Preorders Links (3)
🎮 PlayStation, Multi-platformPlayStation’s Wireless FlexStrike Fight Stick Preorders Open This Month
!A closer look at Sony's new Flexstrike fight stick and its carrying back.(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Flextsrike-1.jpg?w=1024) Flextsrike wireless fight stick Sony has announced that its FlexStrike wireless fight stick will be available to preorder starting June 2, ahead of its launch on August 6. Priced at $200, the FlexStrike is designed to be a portable option for PS5 and PC fighting game fans, whether they're headed off to a tournament or a friend's house for some couch co-op. Originally dubbed "Project Defiant," the PlayStation FlexStrike fight stick controller was an unexpected surprise announcement at PlayStation's June 2025 State of Play presentation. It's Sony's first official fight stick, and as such, it utilizes the PlayStation Link wireless connection, which enables several cool features on the PS5, including the ability to pair a wireless PlayStation Pulse headset or earbuds for simultaneous, lag-free audio. You can also connect two FlexStrike fight sticks to one PS5 at the same time for local multiplayer. The FlexStrike will feature an eight-button layout and a joystick with a black and white color scheme that matches the look of the PS5 and other official peripherals. According to Sony, it will feature a "sturdy, ergonomic design for a comfortable feel during intense fight sessions. It's unclear how moddable the FlexStrike will be, but so far, Sony has confirmed it will have three different movement gates for the joystick--square, circle, or octagon--that can be swapped out without needing tools. There will be a built-in compartment for storing the extra restrictor gates and the included PS Link USB adapter when not in use. !Another image of the Flexstrike fight stick, and how the carrying bag also serves as a slingbag.(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1701/17013431/4539617-flexwithsling.jpg) PlayStation FlexStrike Fight Stick controller with sling case As for the rest of the inputs, the eight main face buttons (which map to Cross, Circle, Square, Triangle, R1, R2, L1, and L2) use mechanical switches. The rest of the standard inputs from the PS5's DualSense controller are also present on the fight stick, including: - PS Button - Share Button - PlayStation Link Button - L3 Button - R3 Button - Touch Pad - Options Button There is also a Lever Mode Switch for changing how the stick operates and a Lock Button. You'll be able to wake up the PS5 from sleep mode using the FlexStrike's PS Button. The FlexStrike will also include a sling carry case, which we got a glimpse of in the new PlayStation blog post. In addition to the FlexStrike, Sony is also launching its new 27-inch gaming monitor and Pulse Elevate wireless speakers. Preorders for the 1440p 120Hz gaming monitor with a DualSense controller cradle open on June 5, and it's priced at $350, while the wireless speakers are designed to complement the display, and a preorder date will be revealed soon. The FlexStrike reveal is notable for several reasons, the most obvious being that this is PlayStation's first official fight stick peripheral. The PS5 has plenty of excellent fight sticks to pick from--including PDP's Victrix Pro FS(https://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Aluminum-Ergonomic-Detachable-Tournament-5/dp/B0B3VRDML3?tag=gamespot-promos-20) and its leverless sibling, the Pro FS-12(https://www.amazon.com/Playstation-Aluminum-Ergonomic-Detachable-Tournament-5/dp/B0B3VQKGHW?tag=gamespot-promos-20)--but we're curious to see how a PS5-dedicated model made specifically by Sony will stack up to the third-party options. If you've been thinking of getting a fight stick, 2026 has plenty of reasons to adopt the arcade-inspired controller. Street Fighter 6(https://www.gamespot.com/games/street-fighter-6/) is easily the fighting game of the current gaming generation, but this year has seen several new challengers rise up. Invincible Vs(https://www.gamespot.com/games/invincible-vs/) recently launched, and it offers a deep system of killer combos and colorful characters, while August will see the launch of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls(https://www.gamespot.com/games/marvel-tokon-fighting-souls/) from Guilty Gear developers Arc System Works. On top of that, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender(https://www.gamespot.com/games/avatar-legends-the-fighting-game/) can also throw down in a fighting game featuring the characters from the animated series and its successor, The Legend of Korra, when it launches on July 2. The Best Fighting Games To Throw Down With In 2026 !4350538-best-fighting-games-header.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/3/37852/4350538-best-fighting-games-header.jpg?w=1024) !4468781-street-fighter-6-mai.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/3/37852/4468781-street-fighter-6-mai.jpg?w=1024) !4468782-tekken-8-anna.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/3/37852/4468782-tekken-8-anna.jpg?w=1024) !4468784-mk1-conan.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/3/37852/4468784-mk1-conan.jpg?w=1024) !4468785-guilty-gear-dizzy.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/3/37852/4468785-guilty-gear-dizzy.png?w=1024) !4519278-fatal-fury.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/3/37852/4519278-fatal-fury.jpg?w=1024) !4350542-granblue-fantasy-versus-rising.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/3/37852/4350542-granblue-fantasy-versus-rising.jpg?w=1024) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/best-fighting-games/2900-5677/) Check Out More Deals And Preorders - Where To Preorder Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/preorder-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-vault-edition-and-save-10/) - The New Lego Sets Dropping in June Include a Ton of New Disney, Marvel, and Bluey Sets, and So Much More(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/new-lego-sets-preorders/2900-7677/) - New K-Pop Demon Hunters, Marvel, DC, And Star Wars Hot Toys Figures Are Up For Preorder(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/sideshow-collectibles-figure-preorders/2900-7544/) - Preorders Are Live For Magic: The Gathering’s Reality Fracture Event(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/magic-the-gathering-reality-fracture-buying-guide/2900-7692/) - Magic: The Gathering’s Hobbit Is Now Available to Preorder(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/magic-the-gatherings-hobbit-set-buying-guide/2900-7691/) - GOG’s Square Enix Sale Includes 11 Classic Final Fantasy, Mana, And SaGa Games(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/relive-the-golden-days-of-squaresoft-with-gogs-jrpg-sale/) - Grab Physical PS5 Games For Up To 60% Off During PlayStation’s Days Of Play Sale(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstations-days-of-play-sale-2026/) - The Best Discounts In PlayStation’s Days Of Play Event – PS5 Deals Of The Week (May 27, 2026)(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-ps5-deals-this-week-games-accessories-consoles-and-more/1100-6538557/) - Nintendo’s New ‘Choose Your Game Bundle’ Is Now Available For $500(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/preorders-for-nintendos-new-choose-your-game-bundle-are-now-open/1100-6539895/) - PS5’s Coolest DualSense Controllers Are Discounted For Days Of Play(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/days-of-play-dualsense-controllers-on-sale/) - PlayStation VR 2 Is On Sale For Its Best Price During Days Of Play(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/days-of-play-playstation-vr2-deal/) - GOG’s Square Enix Sale Includes 11 Classic Final Fantasy, Mana, And SaGa Games(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/relive-the-golden-days-of-squaresoft-with-gogs-jrpg-sale/) - This Xbox Series X Bundle Includes Forza Horizon 6 And A Controller For Free(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-xbox-series-x-bundle-includes-forza-horizon-6-and-a-controller-for-free/) - 8BitDo Reveals Ultimate 3E Modular Controller For Xbox And PC(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/8bitdo-ultimate-3e-modular-xbox-pc-controller-revealed-releases-this-summer/1100-6537181/) Show More Check Out More Deals And Preorders Links (11)