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Xbox is down, just days after PlayStation outage, and it affects both digital and "disc-based" games

Xbox sign-in, store, library, apps, and game launch are all affected

GamesRadar

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has revealed the release date of its first DLC, and "Cost of Hope" is arriving on Xbox and PC sooner than you'd expect

GSC Game World has announced that its open-world survival game, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, will launch its first DLC expansion on August 20, 2026, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, along with a free 2.0 update.

Windows Central

I couldn't sign into the PlayStation App on Android, but I found an easy way to get around Sony's finicky 2FA

Text-based 2FA isn't the most secure, and Sony's doesn't work for me half the time. Fortunately, there's a better way to log in if you're trying ot access the Android app.

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PlayStation makes a mockery of Xbox's multi-plat push by dropping God of War one day before Fable — Microsoft is helping advertise the fact PS5 has more content.

Microsoft's lack of faith in its own platforms gets a shiny new spotlight in February 2027, as Sony confirms a tentpole exclusive will go head to head with Xbox's own contribution to PS5.

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'God of War Laufey' Release Date Confirmed For Next Year, Exclusively for the PS5

God of War Laufey's release date has already been confirmed by Sony and PlayStation for next year. It will be exclusive for the PS5.

Player One

Rockstar Games Co-Founder Dan Houser Weighs In on PlayStation's Physical Game Disc Debate

Dan Houser discusses PlayStation's physical game discs, digital gaming, updates, and why players should still have a choice in game formats.

Player One

God of War Laufey Playstation launch date: Santa Monica confirms release, teases next Kratos chapter; check details

God of War Laufey will launch for PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. This new installment focuses on Faye after her death in a mysterious realm. The game expands the universe and sets up future narrative developments. Santa Monica Studio confirmed the next Kratos-led game will directly follow these events.…

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I tested the GameSir G8+ Bluetooth across Android and iOS — iPhone users are getting the roughest deal

The GameSir G8+ Bluetooth is the wireless version of a popular mobile controller, but cutting the cord comes with some compromises.

TechRadar

Rockstar Games co-founder and GTA co-creator Dan Houser says he loves physical media, but digital releases have their own benefits too

As PlayStation plans to scrap game disc production

GamesRadar

Former PlayStation head says the rise of AAA games shut down Japan Studio because Sony "wanted to drive hardware sales with games like God of War and Uncharted"

"That's the kind of game that's in demand"

GamesRadar

PlayStation announces God of War Laufey release date set for February, joining another packed month for video games

Days before Persona 4 Revival and Xbox's Fable reboot

GamesRadar

God of War Laufey release date, countdown, story details, and trailers

Early 2027 is sorted.

Dot Esports

We need games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Balatro, and Peak as a cure for the "fear" in the industry, say experts

"Courage is a consistent factor of most hit titles," says Rami Ismail

GamesRadar

The PlayStation Store and Network are down – a great sign for Sony's all-digital, no-disc future

The PlayStation Store is chugging for many users

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PlayStation Network outages today only exacerbate furor towards the platform

Well, that's not ideal.

GamesRadar

Resident Evil 4 made Capcom another $560 million and became the best-selling remake of the generation, analyst says, more than tripling sales of Oblivion Remastered and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

That's a lot of Evil

The Independent UK

PS5 servers down: PlayStation users unable to access games during outage

Thousands of children left disapointed at the start of the summer holidays

Evening Standard

Thousands of PlayStation users unable to access games as outages confirmed

Reports of outages first emerged on the tracking website Downdetector in the early afternoon.

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Evening Standard

Is PlayStation Network down? Thousands of UK users report problems

Around 6,300 active reports from UK users were logged by Downdetector at 3pm on Friday

TechRadar

'They may never have considered what physical editions mean to the people who value them' — Disgaea creator disagrees with Sony's decision to end the production of game discs

Former Nippon Ichi Software CEO Sohei Niikawa has objected to Sony's plan to end disc production, saying the company might as well eliminate hardware too.

Player One

Former Santa Monica Dev Says Sony Unlikely to Reverse PlayStation Disc Decision Despite Backlash

Sony is unlikely to reverse its PlayStation disc strategy despite backlash, petitions, legal scrutiny, and concerns over digital game pricing.

GamesRadar

PlayStation is risking a $7.2 billion used games market by ending disc production, analysts say: "Brick and mortar game retail is doomed"

That's… good to know

PC Gamer

Ubisoft chief says Sony's decision to kill game discs isn't going to be a big deal

Yves Guillemot reckons the lack of physical discs might even be a good thing.

GamesRadar

Ubisoft CEO says ditching physical games "helped" PC gaming, and PlayStation ending discs won't "disturb" the industry much anyway

A digital-only future could bring console prices down, Ubisoft CEO expects

GamesRadar

Even former PlayStation chief Shuhei Yoshida doesn't know why Bloodborne hasn't been remastered or released on PC: "It's a complete mystery"

"As a huge fan, I hope it will come out"

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