PlayStation Online Changes Set Deadlines Through October 2026
PlayStation online shutdowns, delistings and server changes will affect 11 titles from September through October 2026.
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Japanese PS5 Players Miss Out as Halloween Game Keeps Its Gore
Halloween: The Game’s Japan PS5 release is cancelled over CERO concerns, while Xbox and PC remain scheduled for September 9, 2026.
Two PlayStation Showcases Will Run Back-to-Back on September 3
PlayStation will run two back-to-back showcases on September 3, ending the first with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
August’s Three PlayStation Plus Games Leave Service Aug. 31
PlayStation Plus subscribers can claim Signalis, Big Walk and Dying Light 2 at no extra cost before August’s games leave on Aug. 31.
Nine Free Steam Games Span Horror, Shooters and Cozy Sims
Nine free Steam games add horror, shooters, simulations and board games to the platform, with ratings ranging from 81% to 97% positive.
Sony Music, Not PlayStation, Backs $180m GungHo Deal
Sony Music is investing about $180 million in GungHo to explore smartphone and console games, while PlayStation remains outside the deal.
ARK Switch Online Features Will End on August 31
ARK: Survival Evolved and Ultimate Survivor lose online features on Switch August 31, but their single-player content will remain accessible.
GTA 6 Release Plan Holds as Rockstar Confirms Work Continues
Rockstar says GTA 6 remains on schedule for November 19, while ongoing feature work and leak claims keep delay questions alive.
Pokémon Pokopia Adds Bubbly Basin Underwater Area
Pokémon Pokopia’s Bubbly Basin expansion adds an underwater area focused on restoration, discovery and meeting new friends on Switch 2.
Refurbished Switch 2 Deal Beats Nintendo’s Coming Price Increase
A Grade A refurbished Nintendo Switch 2 costs $399.99 at Woot, with a 90-day warranty, before Nintendo’s September 1 price increase.