Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Square Enix To Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Switch Players Wanting To Upgrade To Switch 2: Buy The Whole Game Again

The times of transition between two console generations are often fraught, with publishers trying to sell to two ever-shifting markets, with their expectations of forward or backward compatibility, and the perceived inherent unfairness of needing to buy the same game twice. Square Enix has taken an interesting…

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PS5 System Update for July 2025 Out Now But Don’t Get Excited

PS5 / PS5 Pro system software update

Sony Interactive Entertainment rolled out PS5 system software update 25.05-11.60.00 for July 2025 early this morning, weighing a little over 1 GB. However, the firmware update doesn’t bring anything exciting, and you’ve probably already guessed what the patch notes state.

PS5 system software update 25.05-11.60.00 patch notes (July 15, 2025)

“We’ve improved system software performance and stability,” reads the official patch information.

Sony’s probably plugged some vulnerabilities, but sometimes, the company does make noticeable changes that it doesn’t advertise. We’ll just have to wait for players to report those changes, if any.

As usual, today’s PS5 firmware update is being rolled out in phases, so if you aren’t prompted to update your console, don’t worry.

Players have been demanding some more meaningful system software updates, but unfortunately, some of the most commonly requested features remain elusive. Folders on the home screen is one of the most requested features alongside better Discord integration.

“Can we just get discord share screen already, man,” reads the most upvoted response to today’s update on Reddit. “I just want folders on the home screen,” reads another.

At this point, PS5 owners have given up hopes on new themes and UI customization.

We’ll update our readers if any changes are reported following today’s patch.

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Games Leaving PS Plus in August 2025 Confirmed

Games leaving PS Plus (Last Chance to Play)

PS Store has revealed the initial list of games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in August 2025 as the July lineup has started rolling out in some regions. As accurately predicted earlier this month, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is among the games leaving next month. However, subscribers have a stellar lineup, which includes Cyberpunk 2077, replacing the outgoing games.

List of games leaving PS Plus Extra, Premium in August 2025 (as of July 15, 2025)

As usual, the following list of departures has been taken from the Japanese and Asian PS Stores. Expect other regions including North America and Europe / U.K. to have the same list when their respective stores update.

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  • Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
  • Wild Hearts
  • UFC 5
  • TopSpin 2K25
  • Ride 5
  • Sword Art Online: Last Recollection
  • Sword Art Online: Alycization Lycoris
  • Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
  • Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization
  • Sword Art Online: Lost Song
  • Naruto To Boruto: Shinobi Striker
  • Bugsnax
  • Vacation Simulator

The games listed above will leave in mid August, when next month’s Extra and Premium lineups are added to the catalog. We’ll update the list if more games are added to PS Store’s Last Chance to Play section.

July’s lineup has begun rolling out in Japan and some parts of Asia. Sony has said that it’ll be staggering the release of PS Plus games starting with Singapore and Australia this month.

By noon (local time) Tuesday, July 15, the games will be available in the Americas and Europe / U.K.

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Monday, 14 July 2025

It Looks Like We're Getting A Donkey Kong Movie

Nintendo’s move into movies has certainly been a cautious one. So far, it’s amounted to a single released film, 2023's astoundingly successfulThe Super Mario Bros. Movie. Where some would have then rushed to ride that success, pumping out releases based on its vast range of characters, Nintendo is taking a calmer…

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PS5 Gets Surprise Release of 2021 Switch Exclusive Game

Switch exclusive game on PS5

Following a leak two weeks go, the PS5 port of a 2021 Nintendo Switch console exclusive game was shadow dropped over the weekend. Danganronpa creator’s action adventure puzzle game World’s End Club is now available on the PS Store. Unfortunately, there’s no PS4 version.

Former Switch exclusive action adventure game World’s End Club priced $24.99 on PS5

World’s End Club costs $24.99 / £19.99 / €24.99 on the PS Store. There’s no discount offer for early buyers or PS Plus members.

Developed by Too Kyo Games with Kazutaka Kodaka serving as creative director, World’s End Club tells the story of a group of Tokyo school children, who are part of a club comprised of “oddball kids from all over Japan.”

“Reycho and the other members are somehow different than the other kids around them,” reads an official description. “Then, one day, during the summer while on the bus for their class trip, they get into an accident. When they wake up, they’re in a theme park under the sea. Reycho and the others are trapped inside this strange, long-abandoned place.”

World’s End Club originally launched in 2020 on Apple Arcade followed by a period of Switch console exclusivity. It’s unclear why a PS4 version has not been released.

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Friday, 11 July 2025

Popular PS4, PS3 Shooter Not Shutting Down, Dev Denies Report

Is EA shutting down beloved PS4, PS3 shooter Battlefield 4?

Fans have been fearing that one of the best PS4, PS3 shooters is in the process of shutting down, but those speculations have been put to rest. Players noticed that as of a month ago, Battlefield 4 turned off the option to rent servers on PS4, which means that players can’t create new servers or renew existing ones.

EA says it’s not shutting down beloved PS4, PS3 shooter Battlefield 4

Once the existing Battlefield 4 servers expire, they’ll be gone for good, and this will have major implications on the game’s multiplayer. It also means that you won’t be able to boost with friends. Additionally, some of Battlefield 4’s trophies might become harder to unlock.

The option to renew or create servers was already nuked on the PS3 sometime last year, and this latest development on the PS4 has players worried.

“I don’t know if this is EA trying to quietly shut down Battlefield 4 communities, push people to Battlefield 2042, or just force players into Quick Match using DICE-owned servers,” one player complained on Reddit. “Either way, it feels like we’ve been abandoned. To make it worse, there’s been no official announcement.”

Well, EA heard the noise and issued the following statement:

All’s well that ends well. That said, Battlefield 4 will inevitably shut down one day, so if you’re trying to pop those trophies, now is a good time to get them out of the way.

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PS5 Pro Finally Gets Official Console Covers Alongside PS5 Slim

PS5 Pro covers

After an eight-month wait, players can finally get their hands on official PS5 Pro covers. At yesterday’s Ghost of Yotei State of Play, Sony announced that game themed-limited edition Gold face plates (pictured above) will be released for the PS5 Pro along with PS5 Slim.

PS5 Pro gets first themed console covers, but players need more choice

We’ve previously written at length about the strange lack of console covers for PS5 Pro, which Sony promised would be released in due course last November. While it’s nice to have Ghost of Yotei covers for both consoles, they’re limited edition, and we already know what that means for a large number of players.

That said, players have been switching things up by buying third-party covers from sites like AliExpress, so perhaps Sony doesn’t see much of a point in releasing the variety of covers that the PS5 Slim gets. Still, it would be nice to see more choice for PS5 Pro.

“Both [PS5 Slim and Pro] console covers feature the same kintsugi inspired designs and maker’s seal found on The PS5 Console – Ghost of Yōtei Gold Limited Edition Bundle,” Sony wrote on the PS Blog.

We’ll be publishing a guide on where and when to preorder the newly announced Ghost of Yotei consoles and accessories later today, so stay tuned.

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