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TheGamer reported that PS5 emulators are running five games “fully playable at 60FPS.” The article says PS5 emulation has improved dramatically over the past couple of years. TheGamer attributes part of that improvement to PlayStation and Sony’s decision to pull away from the PC market and keep single-player offerings on their own platforms. The piece was published by Joshua Robertson on September 29, 2026.

PlayStation has begun accepting purchase applications for the PS5 Pro in Japan and said it will use a lottery if demand exceeds available units, Insider Gaming reported on September 29, 2026. Insider Gaming says the application process was announced in a PlayStation post that was first spotted by Eurogamer. The company described the move as a response to scalpers and said Sony Interactive Entertainment will handle applications and notifications while Sony Marketing will handle shipments. Insider Gaming reported Sony will only resort to a lottery if applicant demand surpasses the number of units available.

IGN reports that Alinea Analytics data, shared in a substack post by Rhys Elliot, shows Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film coincided with a 64% increase in PlayStation 5 sales for Resident Evil 2 Remake and a 54% increase for Resident Evil 4 (2023) in the week after the movie hit theaters. IGN states the film is the single most‑profitable Resident Evil movie ever made and that its release was followed by those sales bumps. Including Steam copies, Alinea’s figures show the two games saw additional increases of 11% (RE2 Remake) and 14% (RE4 2023). These figures were reported by IGN based on Alinea Analytics’ aggregation as described by Rhys Elliot.

IGN reports Nexus Mods user D0ct0rSauce has unveiled a Bryan skin mod for Resident Evil 2 that replaces Leon's retro skin with a PlayStation 1–inspired version of Austin Abrams' movie character. IGN says the mod appeared a little more than one week after the live-action Resident Evil film's premiere. IGN describes the fan-made Bryan as a lower-detail, polygonal PS1-style replacement and notes gameplay footage of the mod is available. IGN also reported that Austin Abrams provides Bryan's shrieks and screams throughout the film's hour-and-a-half runtime.

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Sony Interactive Entertainment has reportedly sent a large survey to developers asking about ending physical disc support for its PlayStation console. The report cites the Moore's Law is Dead YouTube channel, whose host Tom said the survey was larger than most previous ones and included questions framed to probe whether developers have issues with selling games physically. GamesIndustry.biz also notes Sony earlier announced it would end production of physical discs in January 2028. The report cites Eurogamer and Moore's Law is Dead but does not provide confirmed developer responses or a change to Sony's previously announced timeline.

GameRant updated a roundup on Sep 27, 2026 listing free games readers can claim across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, Amazon Prime Gaming, Epic Games Store and other platforms. The piece, authored by Mark Sammut, aggregates active giveaways and month-by-month round-ups and includes jump links for store sections such as Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Prime Gaming and IndieGala. GameRant cites sources including Sony, Microsoft, Amazon, Epic Games and Valve in the article metadata. The excerpted evidence does not specify individual game titles, claim windows, or detailed availability for the listed giveaways.

Naughty Dog released a free The Last of Us–themed animated background for PlayStation 5's Welcome Hub, IGN reported. IGN said the background features both the younger and older versions of Ellie from the franchise's two mainline games and that PS5 owners can access it without a download. The studio took to social media to tease plans for The Last of Us Day 2026, and IGN reported Naughty Dog will not share announcements until Monday the 28th. IGN added that while the background is not the dynamic theme some players have requested, it provides additional visual flavor for fans.

TheGamer reported on September 26, 2026 that Hideo Kojima's game Physint reportedly has a $400 million budget. The article was written by Nazmul Roosevelt, whom TheGamer describes as a journalist with years covering the video games industry. TheGamer framed the reported amount as notably large, using the word "pricey" in its headline. The supplied evidence does not include an official confirmation of the budget from Kojima Productions or other named parties.

GameRant reported on Sep 25, 2026 that Sony is surveying developers about plans to end PlayStation disc production and move the platform toward an all-digital model. The article describes the information as "newly shared" and says Sony is talking to developers about the plan. The story was published by GameRant and credited to Sarah Fields. GameRant did not confirm a final decision, a timeline, or which PlayStation models or regions — if any — would be affected.

GameRant published a ranked list proposing eight forgotten PlayStation 2 games as strong candidates for modern remakes. The article, written by Amina Ayoud and published on Sep 25, 2026, frames the suggestions within what it calls the current era of remakes. GameRant cites recent high-profile remakes such as Resident Evil 4, Silent Hill 2, and Metal Gear Solid 3 as examples of companies revisiting older IP. The piece also reports that this style of release has been lucrative and satisfies both fans and developers.

Polygon reports that Sony filed a patent to add Near Field Communication (NFC) to DualSense controllers, aiming to enable faster PlayStation purchases. Polygon described NFC as a technology that has simplified card transactions and sped up payment processes. The report framed the patent as turning the DualSense into a payment terminal. Polygon described the filing as a recently filed patent and did not report a confirmed product release or availability timeline.

IGN reported that PlayStation is reportedly sending game developers a lengthy survey that includes a question about how they sell physical games. IGN connected the report to comments made by content creator Tom on the Broken Silicon Podcast, whose sources said the questionnaire may be the largest Sony has ever distributed. IGN wrote the outreach comes after PlayStation’s reported decision to stop producing physical game discs, which the outlet said prompted intense backlash. The report does not quote an official Sony confirmation of the survey.

Insider Gaming reported that the processor designs for PlayStation 6 and Xbox Helix have reportedly been taped out. The article explains that a tape-out means the final chip designs have been sent to manufacturers and that the design phase is effectively finished. Known hardware leaker KeplerL2, via a post on NeoGAF and cited by Insider Gaming, claimed the PlayStation 6 would have 40 teraflops and the Xbox Helix 56 teraflops. The report also notes that teraflops measure theoretical raw compute power and that major design changes would be unlikely unless a manufacturing-stage design flaw is discovered.

TheGamer reported on Sep 22, 2026 that PlayStation has quietly rolled out a PS Store loyalty scheme that awards wallet credits on purchases of new games and lists Blood Of Dawnwalker among eligible titles. TheGamer says the program gives users a small amount of money back to spend elsewhere in the PlayStation Store. TheGamer also noted there has been no official announcement from PlayStation about the scheme. The story was written by Josh Coulson for TheGamer.

IGN reports that SCUF Gaming launched an "It's Time to Win" sale offering up to 20% off select tournament-grade controllers for PS5, Xbox, and PC. IGN's article says the sale runs starting now through September 27 and covers performance controllers across platforms. The piece notes SCUF's top-end controllers commonly cost upwards of $200 and gives the PS5/PC SCUF Omega Wireless TMR Controller as an example, listing it at $239.99 reduced to $219.99 (an 8% discount). IGN's article is labelled as sponsored by SCUF Gaming and includes an affiliate disclosure that IGN may earn a commission if purchases are made through the article's links.

Polygon reported that PlayStation will release a Lisa-themed DualSense wireless PS5 controller alongside a themed merchandise collection, and that the controller is being offered as a limited-edition item. Polygon said pre-orders for the items will open on Oct. 2 and the official release date is Oct. 30. The article described the merchandise collection as unique and tied to K-pop star Lisa. Polygon noted the controller’s limited-edition status could make it difficult for buyers to secure one.

Insider Gaming reported on September 21, 2026 that a patent discovered by Patentlyze describes Sony enabling PS5 DualSense controllers to act as payment devices. The patent, as summarized by Insider Gaming, would let users bring a smartphone close to the controller, trigger a prompt on the phone to complete a payment, and then have the purchase reflected on the console. Insider Gaming described the idea as a quality-of-life update that would provide more ways to make payments on PlayStation’s platform. The same Insider Gaming coverage noted an earlier Sony patent reported that day about using AI to remotely identify and fix technical problems.

TheGamer reports that Hideo Kojima said Physint coming to PlayStation is "no longer his decision" after the game moved to Xbox publishing. The article says Physint is being published by Xbox after it was cut from PlayStation’s portfolio. TheGamer also reports Kojima has been answering questions about whether that publisher switch means Physint will be an Xbox console exclusive. The piece was published by TheGamer on September 21, 2026.

Push Square's PS5 review by Liam Croft reports that Silent Hill: Townfall is a compact, first‑person take on the franchise that plays on PS5 Pro and leans into traditional Silent Hill environments and gameplay. The review says the game is set in a fog‑shrouded Scottish fishing village called St. Amelia and follows protagonist Simon Ordell as he returns to investigate and confront his connection to the place. Push Square describes Townfall as more of a traditional Silent Hill experience than last year’s Silent Hill F, retaining hallmarks such as puzzles and atmospheric locations while crafting a distinct, bite‑sized entry. The reviewer also notes this is the first major Silent Hill entry presented in first‑person in the series' 27‑year history.

Insider Gaming reports Hideo Kojima cannot confirm whether PHYSINT will be released on PlayStation and said platform decisions are up to Xbox. Kojima told IGN, as reported by Insider Gaming, that he does not make those decisions and that the question should be directed to Xbox. Insider Gaming reports Kojima Productions originally partnered with PlayStation but PlayStation dropped the project, after which Kojima Productions found a new partner in Microsoft's Asha Sharma‑led gaming division. The outlet also reports Microsoft is in a reset that has seen some games return to being console exclusives.

Insomniac Games told IGN that Marvel's Wolverine contains no generative AI assets after players flagged odd in-game bathroom signs. The claims followed a TikTok by SmoothMango showing two bathroom signs with melted-together figures that viewers said resembled AI-generated images, as reported by IGN via Kotaku. IGN frames the episode as a new controversy around the PlayStation 5 exclusive. IGN did not report further technical details or additional developer comment beyond Insomniac's denial.

Push Square reports Insomniac has issued a hotfix for Marvel's Wolverine on PS5 that reduces the opacity and intensity of the game's 'scent trail' visual. Push Square says the change follows intense criticism on social media over the feature, which some users nicknamed the 'blue fart trail.' The same report says sales analysts are tipping the title to be a major commercial success for Sony. Push Square adds Insomniac may also add a toggle to remove the effect entirely, though that option is not confirmed.

Push Square reports that an extended preview of Fate/Extra Record—Aniplex's PS5 remake of the 2010 PSP title—found the game looking promising after more than an hour of uncut gameplay. The preview, written by Robert Ramsey for Push Square, highlighted crisp visuals, notable animations, and said the project appears to have emerged from earlier development troubles in good shape. Ramsey walked through an early dungeon where the player and their Servant battled low-level foes, with Push Square describing a turn-based system built around customizable mechanics. Push Square also noted a release date had been confirmed a few weeks earlier, while the preview itself focused on early-game content.

TheGamer reports actor Alan Ritchson is rumored to be a new lead in the Helldivers movie. TheGamer says Sony has been developing a film adaptation since 2025, following the success of Helldivers 2. TheGamer adds that casting and the film’s creative direction have remained unclear. TheGamer presents the report as a rumor and does not confirm official casting or production details.

Bruce Straley, the game director behind The Last of Us, told Edge magazine that he finds modern AAA games "boring" and said he is "not excited" by God of War Laufey's gameplay, IGN reports. Straley told Edge that, while the visual and technical workmanship in God of War Laufey is impressive, the game's play did not excite him, according to IGN's coverage. He attributed his view to a broader lack of risk-taking and fresh ideas across triple‑A titles, per the same Edge interview as reported by IGN. IGN's article relays Straley's remarks but does not report any responses from the God of War team or other industry figures.

Rock Paper Shotgun reported that Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West were removed from the Steam store in the UK, with their store pages showing an 'item is currently unavailable in your region' error. RPS says the games remain playable from the Steam libraries of UK owners but that anyone who doesn't already own them cannot buy the games or unowned DLC. A Sony spokesperson told VGC, as cited by Rock Paper Shotgun, that Sony is working with Valve to address the issue. RPS described the removals as sudden and suggested publishers may have been surprised by the change.

IGN reports SteelSeries is selling blemished-box Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headsets for $233.99 after applying the 10% coupon code "NEWSLETTER10." The listing is for the Xbox model but IGN says it also works with PlayStation and PC and includes free shipping. IGN notes SteelSeries released a successor, the Nova Pro Omni, earlier this year and lists that model at $380, saying its improvements aren’t worth the roughly $150 premium. SteelSeries' blemished-box policy, quoted by IGN, says packaging may be slightly damaged while the product itself is untouched and covered by the standard warranty.

IGN reports that Media Molecule is reportedly working on a social-simulation game likened to Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. The article cites MP1st in saying the studio may both announce and release the title in 2027 if plans proceed. IGN notes few gameplay details have been revealed and that earlier this year a Media Molecule employee said the studio's next project would be open-world. The report also recalls that Media Molecule's previous game, Dreams, launched in early 2020 and did not catch on despite its ambition.

Push Square reports that Silver Palace, a free-to-play PS5 RPG published by Happy Elements, was demoed at Gamescom after being announced for Sony’s console during Opening Night Live. The preview describes a gothic, Victorian-style open world with high-end character gear and a striking visual presentation. Push Square’s hands-on called the game gorgeous but said its demo felt familiar compared with other recent free-to-play RPGs, and compared its art to mobile title Reverse 1999. Push Square also notes Happy Elements is Japan-based.

The PS5 system software update released September 16, 2026 added a Welcome Hub widget that displays which PS5 titles are popular in a user's region, affecting PS5 users where the update is available. GameRant reports the update went live in the US and Canada and is rolling out gradually worldwide; the outlet also notes PlayStation issues firmware updates periodically.