Saturday, 14 June 2025

Our 10 Favorite Games From Summer Game Fest 2025 (and 3 Honorable Mentions)

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Another year, another Summer Game Fest under our belt. Last week, we had the opportunity to fly out to LA and check out close to two dozen upcoming games from a handful of publishers and developers, ranging from smaller, experimental indie titles to the blockbuster-iest of the AAA world.

Honorable Mentions

As has become standard for press-focused events, a handful of the games we saw were behind closed-door demos, with no opportunity to go hands-on with them ourselves, while others were mostly cutscene-focused, with little gameplay. We did enjoy what we saw of these games, but given the limited nature of their demos, we opted to slot these into our honorable mentions section.

Resident Evil Requiem — Capcom looks to be firing on all cylinders with this one. The atmosphere is tense, the tension is high, and the central theme, according to the game’s developers, is “addictive fear.” With its option for first- and third-person cameras, and its return to one of the franchise’s most iconic locations (Raccoon City), fans have a lot to look forward to next year.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Even if you haven’t played an Onimusha game before, you’ll want to keep an eye on Way of the Sword. With its focus on cinematic action, timing-focused combat, and its richly-realized world steeped in Japanese folklore, there’s a lot to like here. We’re sincerely hoping that Capcom will release more gameplay footage of this one leading up to its 2026 launch.

Directive 8020 — We got to go hands-on with Supermassive’s fifth entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology, and it’s clear that the second season of horror-fueled interactive stories is going to start strong. Our demo was, admittedly, very limited in terms of gameplay, but the stealth-action section that saw us carefully avoiding a shapeshifting, nightmare-fueled space monster had us sweating bullets. For more details, as well as some insight from the game’s director, be sure to read our preview over on ComingSoon.

Bandit Trap

As a big fan of the Wii U, I have an undying love for asymmetrical multiplayer, and the developers of Bandit Trap do as well. Merging the world of cartoonish slapstick with Home Alone, Bandit Trap tasks three partners-in-crime with breaking into a house, looting it for treasure, and escaping with their lives and limbs intact. On the other hand, one lone player will take on the role of trapper, impeding the would-be bandits with hidden traps and a few other tricks. It’s a fresh take on the multiplayer heist game, and equal parts chaotic and charming.

Crimson Desert

I’ll be honest; when it comes to branding, I’m not in love with the name Crimson Desert, and when talking about it with other games media folks, they often confuse it with one of a few other titles. If we can get over the generic title, though, there’s an equally impressive and expansive open-world RPG to dig into. Combat is reminscent of The Witcher and Dragon’s Dogma (a bit sloppy at times, given how you can quickly be swarmed by a dozen or more enemies, but with a good amount of variety), and we even saw elements that pay homage to series such as The Legend of Zelda (by which I mean, expert swordsman and magic-wielding protagonist Kliff has a paraglider-equivalent). It’s a complex game to say the least (I didn’t even get into the hand-to-hand combat and wrestling moves), but for those who like games that take the kitchen sink approach, Crimson Desert might be your next obsession, assuming you don’t mix it up for another similarly-titled game.

Deadpool VR

It’s hard to understate just how happy I was to see Deadpool VR in person. Not only does it mark a return to the world of comedic games for developer Twisted Pixel, but it’s also an incredibly fun Deadpool game; a far cry from the largely forgettable PlayStation and Xbox game that graced store shelves over a decade ago (has it been that long?!)

With its penchant for humor and fourth-wall breaks (at one point, we heard the foul-mouthed anti-hero talk about the Nintendo 64 and Pokémon Snap), as well as its tight gameplay that puts movement and fluidity front and center, Deadpool VR is shaping up to be a Marvel fan’s dream game, and in a nice surprise, Neil Patrick Harris does a stellar job at putting his spin on the merc with a mouth. Unfortunately, it’s not entirely clear if this one will make the jump to the PlayStation VR2, but we certainly hope it does.

Dosa Divas

Paper Mario-esque RPG combat and mechanics? Check. A banging soundtrack and funny dialogue? Yessir. Minigames that have you assembling tasty dosas? You better believe it! Developed by the same team behind Thirsty Suitors, Dosa Divas follows estranged sisters Samara and Amani, who reunite to take down an evil fast food empire that’s drained the heart and soul from the art of cooking.

As my waistline can attest to, I’ve always been a big fan of food (from all over), but Dosa Divas taps into the community aspect of cooking and dining, and how its history, culture, and shared memories can bring together folks from all woks of life (pun intended). If you’re a fan of light RPGs that place an equal emphasis on story/atmosphere and combat, Dosa Divas might be your dish of choice.

FBC: Firebreak

OK, yes, there are already oodles and oodles of shooters already on the market, but, FBC: Firebreak breaks from the pack in a few ways, which is probably why we’re excited to get our hands on it. First off, rather than being another free-to-play live-service money grab, developer Remedy Entertainment is going a different route, pricing FBC: Firebreak as a mid-priced title, and plan to support it with plenty of free content post-launch content, with some paid unlocks sprinkled throughout. Secondly, FBC: Firebreak respects how busy all of our lives are, and doesn’t try to lure you in with daily check-ins, battle passes, or other elements that prey upon your FOMO.

But the best part is that FBC: Firebreak takes place within Remedy’s shared universe; in fact, it’s set six years after the events of Control, and yep, you guessed it, the FBC stands for Federal Bureau of Control. During our hands-on multiplayer session, we scoured through the halls of the Oldest House, mowing down enemies that were, of all things, made up of sticky pad notes, and eventually took down Sticky Ricky, a massive, sentient pile of sticky notes that nearly wiped our team off the face of this planet.

Thankfully, we won’t have to wait too long to give this one a spin. FBC: Firebreak launches on June 17, and you can check back in the coming days for our full review.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Marvel Cosmic Invasion was one of the standout games at this year’s show, and while we have plenty to dig into, we can’t talk about it just yet. Feel free to check back soon on our sister site, ComingSoon.net, where we’ll post our full impressions after the coverage embargo lifts.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

While plenty of attention has been placed on the upcoming collaboration of PlatinumGames and Team Ninja with Ninja Gaiden 4, fans of side-scrolling hack-and-slash games should not sleep on Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. Rather than play as series mainstay Ryu Hayabusa, players will don the tabi of Kenji Mozu, an aspiring ninja in training who must protect Hayabusa village after Ryu is called away.

Moving away from the combo-centric combat of the more modern, 3D Ninja Gaiden titles, Ragebound is grounded in the more arcade-y, speed-focused design of the original 8- and 16-bit titles. For the most part, Kenji can slice through enemies in one hit, and coupled with the ability to hang from ceilings, dash through the air, deflect projectiles, and parry off enemies and environmental obstacles, I strongly suspect speedrunners will flock to this one. Those of you on PC can check out a demo right now on Steam, but for everyone else, you’ll only have to wait another six weeks before Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound launches on July 31.

Pragmata

Despite being announced just over five years ago (with plans to launch in 2022), it seems like Capcom has finally gotten its puzzle/shooter hybrid back on track for a release sometime next year. There’s still a lot we don’t know about this one, but after our (brief) hands-on session with the game’s tutorial section, we were all in on Capcom’s vision.

In short, Pragmata is a third-person shooter with a similar setup/aesthetic to titles like Binary Domain and Vanquish (in that they take place in the future, and have you squaring off against shiny, sterile, deadly robots instead of other humans), but it does have on interesting trick up its sleeve. Rather than simply laying waste to every android in sight, you first need to hack them, which is accomplished in real-time (not in a separate menu and without pausing the main action) by completing a Pipe Mania-inspired minigame. As someone with a fondness for games that tack on puzzle elements (I write this with my copy of Henry Hatsworth and the Puzzling Adventure sitting a few feet away), the thought of solving puzzles in real-time, all while trying to mow down robots with a futuristic, electric shotgun, is all I needed to proclaim “shut up and take my money.”

Ratatan

Confession time: I didn’t grow up with a PlayStation Portable, and as a result, I missed out on some rather stellar titles back in the day, such as the bonkers rhythm-action title Patapon. Thankfully, the torch has been relit all these years later with Ratatan, which serves as a spiritual successor of sorts, with both the lead designer and composer of Patapon returning to help steer the project.

The core gameplay loop will feel very similar to longtime Patapon fans — timing your button presses with the looping background track will allow you to command your legion of adorable creatures into battle, and issuing commands for attacking, blocking, using special abilities, and falling in on your location are all done to the beat of the drum, so to speak. Rather than being based around standalone missions, however, Ratatan is structured as a roguelike, and each run you embark on gives you the chance to collect different upgrades and currencies that can be used to make you and your army stronger.

I’m a bit out of practice, but in my half-hour with Ratatan, I was able to do a few runs, and even managed to take down a giant boss with seconds to spare (and only a sliver of health left). My skills, or lack thereof, are to blame, but I’ll keep hiding behind the excuse of being enamored (and distracted) by my cute, cuddly, and deadly army.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Hot off the heels of getting the platinum trophy in Elden Ring, I was perhaps a bit foolish to sign up to play a Soulslike — one that I’ve never played before, mind you — on the busy show floor of the SGF Play Days HQ building. It was only when I slipped on a pair of headphones and picked up a controller did I think to myself “am I about to get my ass handed to me?”

And, for those wondering, the answer to that question was a resounding “yes,” but only for the first 30 minutes or so. Once I began to come to grips with Wuchang’s combat, I began to fall into a rhythm and slowly made progress. If you’ve played any Soulslike in the past decade, Wuchang will feel plenty familiar. Enemies are deadly, and often have attack animations designed to lull you into a false sense of security. Health regenerating items are limited, and to restore them, you need to rest at designated areas, which also revives every fallen enemy in the world.

What Wuchang does switch up is its focus on dodging and timing. You see, dodging an enemy attack at the last moment gives you a bit of avian magic, and you can use that you unleash a powerful attack using one of your weapon’s special techniques. This sets up the core loop of dodging and attacking that feels much more deliberate (and not to mention rewarding) than simply trying to backstep or roll out of the way of danger. It takes a bit of time to come to grips with, but once you do, it makes Wuchang hard to put down.

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From $80 Popcorn Buckets To Wikipedia Revolts, Here's The Week's Biggest (And Weirdest) News

It’s a little funny to consider the following stories “news” given the state of the world right now. I’m tempted to explain what I mean by that, but I’m just as happy to let that sentence be an ink blot test, revealing just what type of person you are based on the first thing that pops into your mind. (If the thought…

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Friday, 13 June 2025

New PS Store Blooper on PS5 Leaves Players Amused

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A new PS Store error on PS5 has prompted a lighthearted response from players, who are blaming an unnamed “intern” for the blooper. Recently, Sony introduced Apple Pay as a payment method on its online storefront, which it’s proudly advertising in the ‘Latest’ section. However, the ad is misspelled.

PS5 players react to PS Store error with amusing responses

Players in the U.S. have been sharing screenshots and video clips of the Apple Pay ad on the PS Store, which is spelled ‘Apply Pay’ instead. To be fair to the unnamed “intern,” it took me a few seconds to realize what the error was. That said, we can’t blame autocorrect because E and Y aren’t exactly next to each other on the keyboard.

“They sure won’t misspell pay,” said one player, who shared an image with the words ‘Pay Has No Limits,’ mocking Sony‘s popular slogan. “PayStation,” wrote another.

Others, like me, admitted that it took them a while to realize what the spelling error was.

Jokes aside, this isn’t the first time and won’t be the last time we see things misspelled on the PS Store. I’ve spotted quite a few spelling and listing errors over the course of years, some of which weren’t fixed for quite a while. ‘Apply Pay’ is more noticeable because the ad smacks players in the face when they load up the PS Store on PS5.

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20 Years After Batman Begins, These Remain The Nolan Trilogy's 10 Most Important Characters

After such a disastrous end to the previous era of superhero movies with the terrible Batman & Robin, the Caped Crusader and the DC universe entered a state of dormancy. Marvel was ascending into superhero supremacy, but Warner Bros. had a goal to bring Batman back onto the big screen. After two good films, the…

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Thursday, 12 June 2025

Elden Ring Nightreign: A Beginner's Guide To Mastering The Executor

Did you like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? If you do, you’re in luck because Elden Ring Nightreign has the perfect character for you: Executor. This class focuses on parrying with a dash of inflicting status ailments.

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Free Stellar Blade PS5 Content Arrives With New Update

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Shift Up has released free Stellar Blade PS5 content in a new update that coincides with the game’s successful PC launch. Update 1.011 brought a new boss challenge, new cosmetics, and a bonus digital artbook alongside new in-game features and improvements.

Stellar Blade PS5 gets free content alongside premium new DLC drop in update 1.011

Stellar Blade also released a new premium DLC pack. The Stellar Blade x Goddess of Victory: Nikke pack costs $9.99 on the PS Store. Those who don’t want to fork out the cash can still enjoy the following free content as outlined in patch notes for PS5 update 1.011:

  • Boss Challenge: Mann has been added.
    • Available after the first playthrough. Defeat Mann to acquire one new outfit for EVE.
  • New cosmetics can be acquired during gameplay:
    • 25 new outfits for EVE
    • 9 new accessories for EVE
  • The Digital Artbook is available after completing the first playthrough
  • Photo Mode improvements and new features have been added
    • 3 new facial expressions for EVE
    • 4 new poses for EVE and Lily
    • Preset saving function added
    • Up to 6 lights can now be used
  • Three new BGM tracks, “Lullaby of Secret,” “Just Fine,” and “Blur” have been added to the turntable and are available for listening at the camp
  • Lip-sync for Chinese voiceover is now supported.
  • Japanese voiceover can now be selected in all regions.
  • Key mapping functionality has been added for the DualSense controller.
  • A fall prevention feature has been added (can be toggled On/Off via options) to enhance the platforming experience.
  • Various other bug fixes.

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Wednesday, 11 June 2025

2020 PS4 Adventure Game Delisted From PS Store

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A PS4 single-player game that released in 2020 has been delisted from the PS Store without a warning, leaving players confused. Point-and-click adventure Tokyo Dark: Remembrance — the PS4 version of which was published Sony Music Entertainment label Unties — is no longer available to purchase on PlayStation platforms.

Why was PS4 game Tokyo Dark: Remembrance delisted from PS Store?

Tokyo Dark is available on other platforms at the time of this writing, including Steam and Nintendo Switch. On Steam, the game was published by Square Enix whereas on the Nintendo store, Unties is listed as the publisher, which makes the PS Store delisting all the more confusing.

Unfortunately, Tokyo Dark: Remembrance didn’t get a physical release on the PS4, so at the moment, it’s impossible to play the game on PlayStation platforms. Switch physical copies were released in limited quantities by Limited Run Games.

It’s possible that Tokyo Dark will be delisted from other online storefronts as well, but we can’t confirm anything at the moment. It’s also entirely possible that the PS Store delisting is temporary.

Developed by Cherrymochi, Tokyo Dark originally released in 2017 followed by Switch and PS4 launches in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The console ports were developed by mebius. The port, subtitled Remembrance, came with additional content including new endings.

Tokyo Dark released to overall positive reviews.

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Nintendo's Switch 2 Sells 3.5 Million Units In 4 Days, Likely The Biggest Console Launch Of All Time

We already knew the Nintendo Switch 2 was going to sell well. Demand has been feisty, and pre-orders sold out extraordinarily quickly. Nintendo now reports that it was even more popular than bad been expected, selling 3.5 million consoles in the first four days. For context, the original Switch took a month to sell…

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11 Promising Games I Played At Summer Game Fest 2025

This year’s Summer Game Fest was a weird one. On a show-wide scale, Geoff Keighley’s Not-E3 was lacking the the big, juggernaut announcements we usually expect from a June video game showcase. That understated showing extended to the actual “Play Days” show floor in Los Angeles, where developers gave press and content…

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PS5 DualSense Deal Makes Controller $20 Cheaper

A new deal for the PS5 DualSense controller makes the PlayStation 5 device $20 cheaper than its recommended retail price (RRP).

The new deal has seen the controller receive a whopping 27% decrease, as Amazon has provided a limited-time price reduction that PS5 owners can take advantage of.

Get the new PS5 DualSense controller deal

The DualSense controller is currently available for $54.88 via Amazon and can be purchased below.

The DualSense’s RRP is typically $75, meaning that this is a significant decrease on what buyers usually pay.

PS5 owners are always on the lookout for cheap DualSense deals, given that the controller is typically expensive. The device boasts some great technology, such as haptic feedback, dynamic adaptive triggers, and a built-in microphone, so it’s a steal at this new price point.

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Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage's Full Story Is A Perfect Runtime For A Dramatic, '90s-Themed Weekend In

The second half of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage released on April 15, reaching a stunning climax that will return to haunt Swann and her friends 27 years after the events that transpired during the summer of 1995.

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PS5 System Update to Add Major Controller Feature Soon

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In a rare move, Sony has teased plans for a new PS5 system update that improves DualSense controller functionality. More specifically, the update will make it easy and less time consuming to pair the controller with multiple devices.

PS5 system update for DualSense controller pairing planned for 2025

It’s not often that Sony talks about upcoming system software updates until they’re about to launch or hit beta, so it was a bit surprising to see the new DualSense feature teased in a tweet.

“Want to pair your DualSense controller to multiple devices at once? An update planned for later this year enhances pairing functionality,” the official PlayStation X account wrote.

No further details were announced, but Sony asked players to “stay tuned” for more information.

While most people are expecting the new feature to target simultaneous PS5 and PC pairing, DualSense is also compatible with other devices, like Apple products including iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV.

Players should then be able to use the same DualSense with all their devices without having to resynchronize it when swapping back and forth.

We’ll learn more about how the function will work in due course. Sony didn’t provide a release date for the update but it’ll be out in 2025.

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Monday, 9 June 2025

PS5/PS5 Pro Reportedly Getting New Mode That Has Fans Excited

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The PS5 and PS5 Pro are reportedly getting a new developer mode that signals a major development, according to insiders. A known Sony leaker has gotten hold of documents which suggest that the company is rolling out a “low power mode” for both consoles, enabling which would draw less power and lower energy consumption while running games.

New PS5/PS5 Pro mode further hints at PlayStation handheld, insiders say

The leak comes from none other than YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead (MLID), who was the first insider to leak the PS5 Pro and internal Sony documents with its specs, prompting an official copyright strike. Now, MLID claims that they have similar documents with information about the said low power developer mode.

Without going into too much technical jargon, it seems that this mode will run games with reduced specs. MLID is convinced that this mode is designed for games to run on the rumored new PlayStation handheld.

Here’s what the low power mode will reportedly do (thanks, ResetEra):

  • Limit CPU to 8 threads
  • Reduces GPU clocks by ~15%
  • Cut GDDR 6 bandwidth in half
  • Reduce 3D Audio Processing performance by 75%
  • Limits PS5 Pro to 36 Compute Units
  • No PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) or VR support

The idea here is that targeting this mode mode will ensure that there is a version of each game that runs on the upcoming handheld as well.

Another known leaker, Kepler_L2, agrees with MLID’s theory.

“This is 100% an emulated performance profile for the handheld since the biggest weakness of that APU is memory bandwidth, and this profile is reducing PS5 bandwidth,” they tweeted.

Fingers crossed for a new PlayStation handheld!

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PlayStation First-Party Games Will Appear on Xbox Hardware Soon

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Microsoft has confirmed that some PlayStation first-party games will be playable on upcoming Xbox hardware in 2025. Yesterday, the company announed a pair of Xbox handhelds in partnership with Asus — ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X — both of which will play Sony games currently available on PC at launch.

PlayStation won’t be blocking first-party games from new Xbox handhelds, contrary to speculations

ROG Xbox Ally is Windows-based, which means that the handheld’s owners will be able to play any game that they purchase on PC. It was rumored as much, prior to the official announcement yesterday.

However, there was some speculation that Sony will go out of its way to block first-party games released on Steam from appearing on a rival’s handheld. But Microsoft has confirmed to GameFile’s Stephen Totilo that these speculations are false.

“Because these handhelds run Windows, you have access to all the games you can play on Windows PCs,” Microsoft told Totilo when he specifically quizzed the company about PlayStation games.

What this means is that later in 2025 when ROG Xbox Ally is out, players will be able to run Sony blockbusters like God of War on Xbox-branded hardware for the first time ever.

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Sunday, 8 June 2025

Persona 4 Remake Announces Itself With Laughably Short Trailer

During today’s Xbox Summer Game Fest event, the long-rumored remake of Persona 4 was finally announced... but that’s about all we got from the ridiculously short teaser revealing the upcoming remake.

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Xbox Games Showcase 2025: All PS5 News and Announcements

Another year, another Xbox Games Showcase. Today, Microsoft showed everything it has in store for its players for the rest of the year, and beyond. As the company continues to bring more of its first-party games to other “competing” platforms, some of these new announcements do include new games coming to the PS5.

List of titles from Xbox Games Showcase 2025 that are confirmed for PS5

Here is every single PS5 announcement revealed during Xbox Games Showcase 2025:

The Outer Worlds 2

Release Date: October 29, 2025

High on Life 2

Release Date: Winter 2025

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Release Date: 2026

The Blood of DawnWalker

Release Date: 2026

Super Meat Boy 3D

Release Date: Early 2026

Ninja Gaiden 4

Release Date: October 21, 2025

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC

Release Date: September 4, 2025

Beast of Reincarnation

Release Date: 2026

Clockwork Revolution

Release Date: Coming in due time.

Grounded 2

Release Date: July 29, 2025

Cronos: The New Dawn

Release Date: Fall 2025

The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Wurm Cult

Release Date: June 18, 2025

Aphelion

Release Date: 2026

Age of Mythology Retold DLC

Release Date: Fall 2025

Mudang Two Hearts

Release Date:

Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf

Release Date: 2026

Fallout 76 Gone Fission DLC

Release Date: Out Now

Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive

Release Date: Fall 2025

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 Launch Trailer

Release Date: July 11, 2025

At Fates Ends

Release Date: 2026

Gears of War Reloaded

Release Date: August 26, 2025

Persona 4 Revival

Release Date: TBD

Sea of Thieves Season 17 Trailer

Release Date: August 2025

Invincible VS.

Release Date: 2026

Keeper

Release Date: October 17, 2025

Call of Duty Black Ops 7

Release Date: TBD

This past week has seen tons of great reveals for games releasing on PS5 and PS4 in 2025 and 2026. Check here for all the June 2025 PlayStation State of Play announcements. Check here to see all the PlayStation announcements from this year’s Summer Game Fest.

What are your thoughts on the Xbox Games Showcase 2025? Let us know all your thoughts in the comments below.

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High On Life 2 Adds More Alien Guns And Skateboarding

During today’s Xbox Summer Game Fest showcase, Xbox and Squanch Games announced High On Life 2, which appears to be a bigger sequel to its hit comedy-FPS, High On Life.

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Saturday, 7 June 2025

Kotaku’s Biggest Gaming Culture News For The Week June 07, 2025

From mergers to memes, the landscape of interactive entertainment is always in motion. Here’s your cheat sheet for the week’s most important stories in gaming.

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Friday, 6 June 2025

Fans Hoping for Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Support In New Update

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PS5 Pro players are hoping for Cyberpunk 2077 enhancements in the surprise update that was announced by CD Projekt RED yesterday. After weeks of rumors, CDPR confirmed that a new patch was in the works but stopped short of spoiling the surprise.

Will Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro support be part of the surprise update 2.3?

With the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel in pre-production, players weren’t expecting much more from the current game but fans unearthed evidence that suggested CDPR had more content planned.

There is some speculation that Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.3 will add new DLC based on discoveries made within the game, but PS5 Pro players are crossing fingers for a surprise patch after CDPR said last year that it “currently” had no plans for a PS5 Pro patch.

“Yes, 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077 is coming, we have been cooking for you in secret for a bit,” said associate game director Pawel Sasko. “As usual, I’m taking care of the update personally and we will communicate more, when it’s ready.”

At this point, it’s hard to say what the update will entail as CDPR has kept things tightly under wraps. But if recent leaks are anything to go by, it will be a hefty patch.

We’ll update our readers when we have more information.

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Dune Awakening Proves A Massive PC Hit, Despite Competition From Switch 2 Release

Realizing your big-budget, high-risk online game is coming out at the same time as the most anticipated new console in half a decade can’t be a great feeling. But I bet discovering that nearly one hundred thousand people played it at the same time anyway, almost a week before it’s officially released, made all the…

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PS Plus Gets Surprise Free Game and It Looks Like Temu Fortnite

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PS Plus users can grab another free game via a limited-time 100% discount on a shooter that looks like a Temu version of Fortnite. Fun With the Fitzgeralds, which is playable on PS5 and PS4, typically costs $6.99. But if you’re a PS Plus member, you can grab it free of cost.

Fun With the Fitzgeralds is a free game for PS Plus members for 2 weeks only

Fun With the Fitzgeralds is a battle royale game with cartoon-style graphics. We’re not sure if we should call it shovelware since it looks like someone genuinely tried to make a game here. We can’t classify it as asset-flip slop either because this is no AI-generated game.

Interestingly, Fun With the Fitzgeralds was announced as part of Xbox’s independent games initiative, ID@Xbox, so what better way to showcase the original trailer vs the final product than these videos:

All that said, free is free, and if you fancy bizarre games, we’re not going to judge you. The offer will end on June 19.

“My six-year-old Daughter is a massive gamer just like I was at her age but most of the more suitable popular titles were just too difficult for her,” reads a PS Store description by the dev. “So we teamed up to create a simple yet fun Battle royal game that can be enjoyed by all ages.”

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Thursday, 5 June 2025

The 7 Most Jaw-Dropping Money In The Bank Cash-Ins

For the past 20 years, the Money In The Bank briefcase has become one of the WWE’s most powerful narrative tools the company has in its arsenal. In a few days, the legacy continues as the two wrestlers will be the 38th and 39th MITB winners to join a long history of opportunists.

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Latest PS5, PS5 Pro Update Quietly Fixed a Major Issue

PS5 Pro update

Yesterday’s PS5 system update stealthily fixed a long-running issue that plagued both the base console and PS5 Pro. As we’ve reported over the last several months, it has been confirmed that PS5 and PS5 Pro suffered from a VRR (variable refresh rate) stuttering issue that affects a mix of first-party and third-party games. The problem has now been resolved.

PS5, PS5 Pro have been suffering from a VRR stuttering problem for quite a while

To recap, following player complaints, folks over at Digital Foundry confirmed via tech tests that the issue mostly occured in games that support 120Hz VRR with unlocked frame rates. After about 20 minutes of gameplay, there was a noticeable, frequent stutter.

Yesterday, players who were affected by the issue took to Reddit to note that they are no longer experiencing said stuttering in a variety of games that were confirmed to be affected before.

Digital Foundry itself reached out to Sony to report the problem, and a company representative has now confirmed to the outlet that VRR stuttering has been resolved.

Sony PR contacted me yesterday to confirm that – as already detected by some – the latest PlayStation firmware resolves the VRR hiccup issue. When I find a spare moment, I'll test it out.

Digital Foundry (@digitalfoundry.bsky.social) 2025-06-05T07:47:26.529Z

Sony made no mention of the issue being resolved in its official patch notes, which is a little strange since it was a major problem that’s been reported for nearly six months.

Oh well. All’s well that ends well.

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Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition (PS5) Review: Warring States

Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening PS5 Review
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Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening was released in 2022 for PlayStation 4, PC, and Switch, and now a Complete Edition brings the game to PS5 for the first time. More than just a port bundling previously released DLC (although it does include that), the new version of the strategy game includes additional scenarios, even more thrilling battles, and a number of upgrades. Koei Tecmo has done a great job of further fleshing out an already sizable game.

Like previous games in the long-running series, this is a simulation game at its core, as you take on the role of warlord and look to unify a divided Japan during the Sengoku period. To do so, you’ll have to cultivate your lands, use political savvy to negotiate with other leaders, and inevitably battle to take over other regions. There’s an incredible amount of detail here, as you can do everything from spreading rumors about officers to building irrigation canals and putting forth new proposals. The more you’re down to get into the nitty-gritty, the more this will be your jam.

While there is a very nice tutorial option that goes over many of the game’s mechanics and how to play, it can be overwhelming at times due to the sheer number of options at your disposal. One nice thing is that the game does support mouse support, which streamlines a lot of the issues. It’s still very playable with a controller, but it takes some time to get used to all of the menus. Either way, expect a learning curve unless you’ve played the base version of Awakening already.

While Oda Nobunaga is the namesake, you can choose from many different lords and scenarios. Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition has an incredible amount of content, as it includes all of the previously released content, alongside six new scenarios. These range from fictional situations, such as one where the Onin War never occurred, to real ones. While the three new fictional ones are quite fun, I got a real kick out of playing as Nobunaga’s father, Nobuhide, in the new 1534 scenario and enjoyed the history lessons that you can glean from the real ones.

The most exciting gameplay addition to Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition is the decisive battles that can occur between large clans. These are do-or-die battles, as winning allows you to take over all domains of the enemy and can quicken up uniting Japan. These feel truly epic in scale, as you have time to prepare and can gain an edge by winning two opening assaults before the main battle. It’s a thrill to see all your hard work pay off in such grand fashion, and it’s a great addition to the game.

Other new features include more than 10 new traits for your generals, allowing more freedom and options for players. There’s truly a ridiculous amount of replayability here with all of the added content. The PS5 port also features 4K resolution support, which helps deliver a sharp image. The graphics and character models have also been enhanced, although the game isn’t a graphical powerhouse.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition Review: Final Verdict

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition adds even more scenarios and depth to Koei Tecmo’s already-winning strategy game. Whether you’re a newcomer or a series veteran, you’ll find a lot to like here with its enhanced graphics and new additions. Strategy fans will have a blast trying to unite Japan.

  • Layered strategy and simulation
  • Decisive battles deliver spectacle
  • A ton of scenarios to choose from
  • User interface takes some time to get used to
  • Sheer number of options can be overwhelming to newcomers

8


Disclosure: The publisher provided a digital copy for our  Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition PS5 review. Reviewed on version 1.000.000.

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Another PS Plus Bonus Game Rolling Out Now for Days of Play

PS Plus Essential June 2025 monthly game

Another PS Plus Extra, Premium June 2025 bonus game is rolling out now as part of Days of Play 2025 celebrations. Not to be confused with Essential monthly game Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection is available now in some regions including Asia, with the rest to follow later today.

Which PS Plus June 2025 bonus games were included in Days of Play?

The Legacy Collection comes with over 50 Exotic rewards, the Strand subclass, and the following:

  • Grasp of Avarice Dungeon
  • Lightfall Standard Edition
  • The Witch Queen Standard Edition
  • Beyond Light Pack
  • Shadowkeep Pack
  • Forsaken Pack
  • 30th Anniversary Pack
  • Pit of Heresy Dungeon
  • Shattered Throne Dungeon

To recap, players have already been treated to the following bonuses:

  • Destiny 2: The Final Shape | PS5, PS4 – all tiers
  • Another Crab’s Treasure | PS5 – Extra, Premium
  • Destiny 2: Legacy Collection | PS5, PS4 – Extra, Premium
  • Skull and Bones | PS5 – Extra, Premium
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5 – Premium game trial
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization VII | PS5, PS4 – Premium game trial

Tomorrow, June 5, Premium users can expect two classics: Myst and Riven (PS5, PS4). And on June 10, Extra and Premium users will have access to the final PS Plus June bonus game, Grand Theft Auto III (PS5, PS4).

As usual, we’ll update our readers when the remaining games join the catalog.

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Where Does Snow White Rank Among The Worst Disney Live-Action Remakes Of All Time?

Disney first started making live-action movies in the 1950s to compete with the rise of television and expand its Hollywood presence beyond animation. The studio began with literary adaptations and family-friendly films like Old Yeller and The Parent Trap before moving on to more experimental fantasy with Tron and Esca…

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PS5 Update 25.04-11.40.00 Rolling Out Now, Patch Notes Released

PS5 / PS5 Pro system software update

Sony is rolling out PS5 system software update 25.04-11.40.00 for June 2025. Like previous firmware updates, the rollout will be staggered by region. However, don’t expect a major update like the April 2025 patch.

PS5 system software update 25.04-11.40.00 patch notes (June 4, 2025)

The June 2024 PS5 system update brings… drums roll… usability improvements (no blessed stability this time).

“We’ve improved the messages and usability on some screens,” the patch note reads.

The previous PS5 system software and feature update brought back beloved UI themes and new audio features.

That said, Sony doesn’t necessarily advertise minor improvements and changes, so we’ll find out in due course if today’s update brings something beyond usability improvements.

As far as messages are concerned, we know that Sony has been cracking down on PS5 players sharing links via the console’s messaging system in recent months. It was a loophole that players were exploiting to access PS5’s browser, which Sony isn’t too happy about since it enables modders to jailbreak consoles.

As a reminder, sharing links now often leads to players receiving a system-generated warning from Sony against breaking terms of service.

We’ll make sure to update our readers when we have more information about the new PS5 system update beyond what’s outlined by Sony.

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