If you have been religiously saving pennies for Sony’s next big white box, you might want to put them into a high-interest ISA instead. New reports suggest the PlayStation 6 could be delayed until 2028 or even 2029, missing the traditional seven-year cycle entirely thanks to the global AI gold rush. Historically, we treat console […]

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Major Resident Evil Requiem spoilers are reportedly flooding the internet just days before launch, forcing fans to navigate a minefield of leaked endings and boss fights. With physical copies surfacing early, the wait for February 27 has suddenly become a game of survival horror in itself! It happens like clockwork with every major Capcom release, […]

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Resident Evil Requiem pre-order bonuses and Deluxe Edition contents have been confirmed, offering early buyers a glimpse at the cosmetic treats awaiting them when the game drops in late February. According to a report from VICE, Capcom is sticking to a streamlined approach for early purchases while stacking the premium edition with the usual assortment […]

Nintendo has launched another legal salvo against the emulation scene, issuing DMCA takedowns targeting GitHub repositories for at least 13 different Switch emulators. While many projects have already vanished from the centralized code host, at least one developer is publicly refusing to go quietly into the digital night. This latest purge follows the evisceration of […]

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Ubisoft is finally letting us defy gravity on our own terms. Title update 1.1.8 for Assassin’s Creed Shadows arrives tomorrow, reintroducing a manual jump button almost a year after the game’s release according to Insider Gaming. It is a small change mechanically, but one that feels suspiciously like a major victory for player agency. For […]

PlayStation Store

Festive New Year promotion comes to PlayStation Store on 4 February*! Enjoy up to 70% off on a huge range of incredible games until 25 February. Highlighted titles include Battlefield™ 6, Black Myth: Wukong, SILENT HILL f and Forza Horizon 5.

Head to PlayStation Store to enjoy savings now!

PlayStation Plus

Players who join PlayStation Plus Extra or Deluxe during 13 February to 26 February can save up to 35% on a PS Plus 12-month membership!

Current PlayStation Plus members can save 35% on the remainder of their membership when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.**

With PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe, get access to monthly games, exclusive discounts, online multiplayer, and hundreds of games through the Game Catalog and Classics Catalog, including hit titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Hogwarts Legacy, Sword of the Sea and many more. Explore the Classics Catalog with PlayStation Plus Deluxe, try select games like the epic Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with Game Trials, and more.**

*Festive New Year Promotion starts on 4 February 00:00 JST and concludes on 25 February 23:59 JST. Each title may have different sale periods. Please refer to the information in the title details page. 

**Availability of Classics and Game Catalog varies over time, region/country, and plan. See https://www.playstation.com/Plus for details and updates on PlayStation Plus offerings. PlayStation Plus is an ongoing subscription subject to a recurring subscription fee taken automatically (at the then-current PS Store price) at the frequency you choose at purchase until cancellation. Terms apply: play.st/psplus-usageterms

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Hey, everybody! Brett, Kristen, and I are back this week to talk about this week’s State of Play, along with all the exciting announcements that came with it. To celebrate the surprise launch of God of War Sons of Sparta, we have a special interview with developer Mega Cat Studios: Game Director Zack Manko and Founder/CEO James Deighan.

Stuff We Talked About

• Next week’s release highlights:
  • God of War Sons of Sparta (out now!) | PS5
  • Avowed | PS5
  • Death Howl | PS5
  • Styx: Blades of Greed | PS5
  • Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown | PS5
  • Ys X: Proud Nordics | PS5
    
    
• Romeo is a Dead Man Suda 51 Interview  — Suda 51 dives into his artistic approach to hyper-violence and sci-fi in his games, while also breaking down the inspirations behind the character Romeo and the story.
  
  
• Monster Hunter Wilds update  —  The update adds the Arch-tempered Arkveld, the return of the Festival of Accord, winners of the Original Weapon and Pendant Design contest, and more goodies on February 18.
  
  
• Helldivers 2 new story arc — The Cyborgs are back, and this time the fight is in the heart of their homeworld, Cyberstan. Prepare with the War Horses Armor Set and new missions and objectives.
  
  
• Battlefield 6 season 2 update — Battlefield 6 and Redsec Season 2 drops February 17 and brings with it a new conflict with Pax Armata in the mountainsides, a new map Contaminated, three new weapons, two new gadgets, and the return of the legendary AH-6 Little Bird.
  
  
• State of Play recap  — If you missed the show, don’t worry. We have all the information and highlights in one place. Your new favorite game may be waiting.
  
  
• God of War Sons of Sparta — The new God of War title was dropped this week, and you can learn everything you need to get started. Live the story of Kratos before he became the God of War.

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The Cast

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Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

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