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PlayStation's 'Deep Earth Collection' will outfit your PS5 in metalic red, blue and silver
At first, the only way to gussy up your PlayStation 5 was to buy aftermarket console covers, but it didn't take long for PlayStation to start selling its own. Most of these color customization accessories sell for $55, but the company just introduced a premium option — a collection of three metallic colors it's calling the "Deep Earth Collection.
Sean Buckley09.15.2023
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will hit PS5 on February 29, 2024
The second installment of Square Enix's ambitious Final Fantasy VII remake saga has a release date. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will arrive on PlayStation 5 on February 29. A new trailer has also emerged.
Kris Holt09.15.2023
Roblox is coming to PlayStation on October 10
You can start accessing Roblox on PS4 and PS5 on October 10. There will be full cross-platform support too.
Kris Holt09.15.2023
Watch Sony’s latest State of Play here at 5PM ET
Sony is hosting a State of Play live-streamed event today. Sony says the announcement will include “something for everyone,” focusing primarily on indie and third-party titles and promising updates on flagship games and PS VR2.
Will Shanklin09.15.2023
PlayStation is hosting a surprise State of Play on September 14
Wondering what you'll be playing on your PlayStation 5 this fall? Sony has some ideas. The company announced that its next State of Play stream will take place at 5PM ET on September 14th, hosted on PlayStation's YouTube, Twitch and TikTok accounts.
Sean Buckley09.14.2023
Sony's big PS5 update adds Dolby Atmos support and lets you turn off the startup beep
The latest software update for the PlayStation 5 adds a number of useful features to the console, starting with the ability to enjoy its 3D Audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech on compatible Dolby Atmos-enabled HDMI devices.
Mariella Moon09.13.2023
The Backbone One Android controller now supports iPhone 15
The move is timed to Apple's iPhone 15 announcement.
Sarah Fielding09.13.2023
Roblox is finally coming to PlayStation in October
Online game platform and creation toolset Roblox will finally be available on PlayStation in October, as announced at the 2023 Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) earlier today. The title is coming to the PS5, of course, but also the PS4 for those who have yet to make the leap to next-gen. As always, it’ll be free to download.
Lawrence Bonk09.09.2023
Sega's summer showcase delivered exciting updates to some of its most iconic franchises
At its summer showcase, Sega previewed an exciting lineup of upcoming games including Sonic Superstars, a new Persona 5 spin-off, a strategic co-op rogue-lite and more.
Sam Rutherford09.07.2023
Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC, Square Enix confirms
Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida has confirmed his team is currently working on a PC version of the game. Two paid expansions are on the way as well.
Kris Holt09.05.2023
Sony is jacking up annual PlayStation Plus plans by as much as $40
Sony is bumping up the annual prices of all three PlayStation Plus plans by as much as $40 per year. The changes take effect on September 6th.
Kris Holt08.31.2023
The 'Gran Turismo' movie can't help but be cringe
Gran Turismo is a decent sports movie, but Sony's marketing machine makes it feel too much like an ad.
Devindra Hardawar08.29.2023
PlayStation is buying premium headphone brand Audeze
Sony Interactive Entertainment (i.e. Sony's PlayStation division) is looking to make more waves in the audio space. It has struck a deal to buy premium headphone maker Audeze to help it "continue innovating when it comes to the audio experience of PlayStation games."
Kris Holt08.25.2023
Sony's PlayStation Portal remote player is a $200 handheld just for PS5 game streaming
Sony's dedicated PS5 remote play device is called the PlayStation Portal. The handheld costs $200 and it arrives later this year. The company also revealed earbuds and headphones that support its new lossless, low-latency audio tech for PS5, PC, Mac and PlayStation Portal.
Kris Holt08.23.2023
8BitDo’s latest Retro Receiver brings modern controller support to PS1 and PS2
8BitDo's latest Retro Receiver lets you play games on a PlayStation 1 or PlayStation 2 with the likes of the Switch Pro Controller, Xbox Elite Series 2 and the DualSense Edge. The $25 dongle includes Windows 10 and 11 support as well.
Kris Holt08.10.2023
Indie games have entered the era of bespoke publishing
For anyone with an eye on video game news, it’s been hard to ignore the recent rise of names like Annapurna Interactive, Devolver Digital, Private Division, Humble, Epic Games and Netflix tied to independent projects. The distribution process for indie developers has shifted over the past few years from a self-publishing-first model, to one that prioritizes deal-making and acquisitions. For the moment, this shift is powering a small but highly visible boom in the world of indie games.
Jessica Conditt07.29.2023
Sony has sold over 40 million PS5 consoles
Sony has sold over 40 million PS5 systems, although it will take some time to catch up to the PS4.
Jon Fingas07.27.2023
Sony's $90 PS5 accessibility controller arrives on December 6th
The PlayStation 5 access controller has a release date and a price. It costs $90 and it will arrive on December 6th.
Kris Holt07.13.2023
Sony didn’t want ‘Roblox’ on PlayStation due to child safety concerns
Sony blocked Roblox from PlayStation consoles because it was worried about inappropriate content reaching children. The revelation comes from a 2022 document, first reported by Axios, uncovered in the FTC’s Microsoft trial. However, Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan said at the time that the company’s stance was softening, leaving the door open to an eventual PlayStation port for the viral user-generated platform.
Will Shanklin07.01.2023
PlayStation Plus free July games include ‘CoD: Black Ops Cold War’ and ‘Alan Wake Remastered’
Sony announced the PlayStation Plus games lineup for July today. They include Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Alan Wake Remastered and Endling – Extinction is Forever. All three titles will be available on PS5 and PS4 for subscribers on the Essential, Extra and Premium tiers.
Will Shanklin06.29.2023