PlayStation Rolls Back Its Least Popular Feature Starting with the PC port of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, select PlayStation games will no longer require a PSN log-in in order to play. Inverse · Jan 29, 2025
After months of complaints, Sony PlayStation walks back PSN account requirements for some Windows PC games Following protests, PlayStation maker Sony is backpedaling its PSN requirement policy for several of its games on PC. Windows Central · Jan 29, 2025
PlayStation says it's "evolving" its Plus subscription service to include only PS5 titles: "PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit" PS Plus is moving on GamesRadar · Jan 29, 2025
Months after the Helldivers 2 fiasco, Sony drops PlayStation Network requirements on PC just in time for Spider-Man 2 and promises free stuff to get people to sign up instead Spider-Man 2, Last of Us 2, God of War Ragnarok, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered are all dropping their PSN requirements GamesRadar · Jan 29, 2025
A new analysis claims that Microsoft's Xbox has become the top games publisher in the world An analytics firm has handed Microsoft the games publishing crown. With almost half a billion in spending, Microsoft's multiplatform strategy is paying off for Xbox, at least according to this analysis. Windows Central · Jan 29, 2025
Hideaki Nishino is now the sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, Hermen Hulst remains CEO of PlayStation Studios Sony has announced that Hideaki Nishino has been promoted to sole CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment as part of a new leadership restructuring. TechRadar · Jan 29, 2025
PlayStation icon Shuhei Yoshida says a normal publisher would've canceled The Last Guardian, but even when it was running at 10-15 FPS on PS3 he insisted "we have to release it" It's something of a miracle that we have The Last Guardian GamesRadar · Jan 29, 2025
'MLB The Show 25' is skipping Game Pass for the first time since coming to Xbox After four years of coming to Game Pass, Sony decides Xbox players will need to pay separately. Windows Central · Jan 28, 2025
This Xiaomi-PlayStation fitness tracker is a gimmick. I want more like it. Probably no one in the U.S. will ever get this PlayStation-branded Xiaomi tracker, but I want more limited-edition bands like this. Android Central · Jan 28, 2025
Xbox CEO Phil Spencer says Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 are too similar — "I want us to innovate and make hardware the differentiator." In a new interview, Xbox lead Phil Spencer discussed the Xbox Series S, and why Microsoft thinks hardware innovation will be the thing that makes you buy the next Xbox. Windows Central · Jan 28, 2025
Xbox and PlayStation Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone players get a much requested feature today — here's how it'll work In light of the anticheat being useless, console players can finally exclude PC from Black Ops 6 and Warzone ranked modes. Windows Central · Jan 28, 2025
The era of console exclusives is slowly coming to an end — and I’m fine with that The recent Xbox Developer Direct showcase was a clear example that console exclusives are going away. Here's why that could be a good thing. Tom’s Guide · Jan 28, 2025
PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Most Epic Action Game of the Decade God of War Ragnarok is a superb action game that builds on everything established by its predecessor, and PS Plus users shouldn't miss out on this exclusive. Inverse · Jan 27, 2025
Microsoft talks next-gen Xbox plans – which could end the console wars forever Xbox Next might not rival the PS6 at all, but Nintendo could be more concerned. T3 · Jan 27, 2025
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 25, 2025 More Xbox first-party games will come to PlayStation and Nintendo — Xbox hardware will remain Xbox head Phil Spencer reaffirms the company's desire to release more multiplatform games while maintaining a hardware platform.
Windows Central · Jan 25, 2025 Marvel Rivals demonstrates clear success in a bleak gaming era While many live service games are faltering or struggling to get off the ground, Marvel Rivals is a clear success.
Windows Central · Jan 25, 2025 "We want our Xbox hardware to win," Xbox CEO Phil Spencer talks moving games to PlayStation and the future of Xbox consoles In a new interview, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer described Microsoft's efforts to bring in more success to Xbox, even if it includes PlayStation.
Windows Central · Jan 24, 2025 Is Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on Xbox Game Pass? Over a year after its PS5 launch, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally about to come out on PC. But can you play it using Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service?
GamesRadar · Jan 24, 2025 Ninja Gaiden 2 Black doesn't register Xbox controllers on PC Game Pass, but you can play with a DualSense Xbox's brand new Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is having trouble recognizing Xbox controllers on PC Game Pass, but luckily, Sony's PlayStation controllers are working.
GamesRadar · Jan 24, 2025 What to expect from PC gaming in 2025: more breakout hits and a GTA 6-shaped elephant in the room Big in 2025 | Trying to predict gaming's least-predictable platform
GamesRadar · Jan 24, 2025 Pimax Crystal Light review: "Not the right choice for pickup-and-play VR gaming" The Pimax Crystal Light has some of the most stunning VR visuals around. Sadly, its bulky size and build quality prevent it from keeping up with today's market.
GamesRadar · Jan 24, 2025 GTA 6 parody previously pulled from PlayStation store now set to release on Steam after being updated "to emphasize its unique direction," dev wants Sony to reconsider "We strongly believe that there will be no issues with Sony this time, given the adjustments we've implemented"
Tom’s Guide · Jan 23, 2025 PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection restock — how to score your limited-edition PS5 Digital, DualSense, PS portal and more Sony is having a surprise PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection restock today. Here's everything you need to know ahead of today's big event.
Windows Central · Jan 23, 2025 Square Enix confirms the story of the 'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' part 3 is complete, and once again hints that it's dropping PlayStation exclusivity Square Enix has recently announced the development third part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is progressing smoothly and has hinted that it may launch on platforms beyond PlayStation.
Inverse · Jan 22, 2025 A New PlayStation Era Begins As The Mind Behind Its Biggest Hits Exits After 30 years of leading one of PlayStation's best studios, Ted Price, founder and CEO of Insomniac, is retiring, opening the door to new talent to lead the way.