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• Latest news Helldivers 2 and other Sony PC games delisted from Steam UK

  VGC reported that Sony-published PC titles including Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West were removed from the Steam store in the UK and became unavailable for purchase. Sony Interactive Entertainment told VGC it is working with Valve to reinstate the affected Steam listings and apologized for the inconvenience. VGC says the games remain playable for users who already own them in their Steam libraries. VGC also reported that Helldivers 2 was recently added to the PlayStation Plus games catalog, allowing PS5 subscribers to access it at no extra cost.

• Latest news PS5 September 2026 update adds Welcome Hub widget showing popular regional games

  GameRant reports PlayStation's September 16, 2026 PS5 system software update adds a new Welcome Hub widget that shows which PS5 titles are popular in a user's region. The update went live on September 16 and is available in the US and Canada, with a gradual rollout planned worldwide, GameRant says. GameRant also notes that PlayStation periodically issues firmware updates.

• Latest news Sony reveals new PS5 Pulse headsets with improved sound and comfort

  Sony announced two new PS5 Pulse headset models that it says deliver improved sound, comfort, and chat noise-rejection, Push Square reports. The Pulse Wireless Headset is slated to arrive by the end of this year, while the Pulse Edge Wireless Headset is scheduled for early 2027, according to Sony's PlayStation Blog as reported by Push Square. Sony said both models support PS5 consoles and other devices and use custom studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers, with larger planar drivers claimed to produce fuller, deeper bass. Release dates, pricing, and pre-order plans have not been provided yet and will be shared soon, Sony stated.

• Latest news PlayStation 2's huge library included five 'near-perfect' games few players tried

  Polygon reported that the PlayStation 2's catalogue included more than 4,000 games — nearly 2,000 of them exclusives — and highlighted five near‑perfect PS2 titles that received little attention. The article frames those five as deep cuts and cult hits amid a library that produced both widely known classics and many underrated gems. Polygon presented the piece as a recommendation to explore lesser-played entries from the PS2 era. The story was published on Sep 15, 2026.

• Latest news Proposed EU Kids Act could require age verification before accessing certain online games

  IGN reports the proposed EU Kids Act would require players to verify their age before accessing certain online games. The bill, aimed at keeping children from being harmed online, is expected to introduce age limits for social media, AI tools, and some gaming platforms. IGN says documents obtained by Euractiv reportedly state providers would have to perform age checks when a user opens a new account and that requirements could extend to AI chatbots and “online games that are risky to minors.” The measure is scheduled to be presented to the European Parliament on September 17, and it is not yet confirmed which specific games or verification methods would be required.

• Latest news Xbox CEO Asha Sharma reportedly answers customer support tickets monthly

  IGN reports that The Wall Street Journal says Xbox CEO Asha Sharma spends a few hours each month personally responding to customer support tickets. The Wall Street Journal, as cited by IGN, says she does this to better understand players and the complexity of fixing individual problems. IGN places this practice alongside other moves from Sharma’s first six months, including ending the "This is Xbox" marketing campaign, cutting Xbox Game Pass Ultimate’s price, and overseeing layoffs and studio spin-outs. Neither IGN nor the Wall Street Journal confirmed how many tickets she’s answered or whether she will continue the practice.

• Latest news SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless headset drops to $249.99 at Amazon and Best Buy

  IGN reports the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro wireless gaming headset is on sale for $249.99 at Amazon and Best Buy, a $100 reduction from its retail price. The listing cited by IGN is for the Xbox model but is said to also work with PlayStation and supports PC. IGN notes the Nova Pro has been among its highest-rated wireless headsets and that reviewer Kevin Lee gave the model a 10/10. IGN also reports SteelSeries released a successor, the Nova Pro Omni, earlier this year and currently sells for $380, which IGN says is a $130 premium the improvements don’t justify.

• Latest news Gundam Rogue Orbit PS5 gameplay looks Armored Core-like, Push Square reports

  Push Square reports multiple new PS5 gameplay previews for Gundam Rogue Orbit appeared on YouTube over the weekend, giving the first substantial look at the game in action. The site says the combat plays a bit like Armored Core but is less technically demanding. Push Square describes the action as fast-paced and relatively simple on the surface with depth in combos and boost-gauge management, and notes enemies can overwhelm the player when grouped. Push Square points readers to uncut footage from PlayStation Access, Oroboro and Globku for extended coverage.

• Latest news Gears of War: E-Day achievement may be Xbox's first Platinum Trophy

  GameRant reports a mysterious achievement in Gears of War: E-Day may be the first Xbox 'Platinum Trophy'. The story was published by GameRant and written by Adrian Morales on Sep 12, 2026, and includes an image credited as 'Source: Xbox'. GameRant frames the item as a possible first-of-its-kind but the evidence supplied does not include official confirmation from Xbox.

• Latest news Kojima’s Physint leaves PlayStation and will be published by Xbox

  Hideo Kojima says PlayStation notified Kojima Productions in mid-June that it would cancel Physint, prompting a three‑month search for a new partner that ended with Xbox taking on the project. Physint had been presented as Kojima Productions’ return to tactical espionage action and was previously announced as a PlayStation exclusive in 2024. PlayStation has said it decided to step away, and Kojima says development of the game is ongoing under the new Xbox partnership. Sony issued its own statement on the change of plans.

• Latest news Ten PS5/PS4 games added to PS Plus Extra and Premium for Sept 2026

  Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for September 2026. The additions include ten PS5 and PS4 titles headed to the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers. Available material does not list the individual games or their availability windows, only that the catalog for September has been set.

• Latest news Sony: PlayStation disc production will drop 10% by 2028, not to 10%

  Sony clarified that PlayStation disc manufacturing will fall by 10% in 2028, correcting earlier misinterpretations that production would be reduced to 10% of current levels. The confusion arose from comments by an executive at Sony DADC, the company's disc replication and packaging unit. The correction means annual disc output is expected to be about 90% of current volumes in 2028, preserving broad availability of physical PlayStation games.

• Latest news Bandai Namco’s Gundam Rogue Orbit gets $160 collector’s edition with exclusive HG Helix

  Gundam Rogue Orbit launches March 5, 2027 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series and Bandai Namco is offering a $160 collector’s edition that includes an exclusive High-Grade 1/144 Helix model kit. The game was shown at the September PlayStation State of Play and is arriving as a video-game first Gundam entry rather than debuting as an anime. The collector’s edition also includes a poster, reversible cover art, five promo cards, a steel case, and DLC with 14 in-game Helix color patterns. The new trailer reveals alternate Helix skins including an RX-78-2 look and a red Zaku–inspired scheme.

• Latest news Lego unveils original PlayStation replica; orders start next month

  Lego revealed a buildable replica of the original PlayStation during Sony's State of Play presentation. The set will be available to order starting next month. The announcement delivers an officially branded collectible for PlayStation fans and marks a direct Sony–Lego product tie-up.

• Latest news PlayStation runs two back-to-back State of Play broadcasts on Sept. 3

  PlayStation held two consecutive State of Play broadcasts on Sept. 3, beginning at 6 a.m. PT. The first show delivered new announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party developers. An immediate follow-up, State of Play Japan, was hosted by Yuki Kaji and presented reveals and gameplay deep dives from developers in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.

• Latest news Until Dawn 2 arrives on PS5 28 January; Dispatch studio involved

  Until Dawn 2 will launch for PlayStation 5 on 28 January next year. The game was showcased during Sony's State of Play after an earlier reveal at Summer Game Fest. The studio that developed last year's Dispatch is participating in the game's development.

• Latest news Crimson Desert DLC 'Charting the Unknown' launches 15 October on PC and consoles

  Developer Pearl Abyss unveiled Charting the Unknown, the first post-launch DLC for Crimson Desert, during a State of Play presentation. The expansion will release on 15 October for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This marks the start of paid post-release content for the game and continued developer support.

• Latest news State of Play's new game reveals met by chat protests over discless PS5 and Destiny

  Sony's State of Play livestream presented multiple new game trailers, reveals and announcements for PlayStation. The stream's live chat was dominated by two vocal groups: fans demanding physical discs and fans posting about Destiny. The protests highlight ongoing backlash to Sony's discless console approach and drew attention away from the event's announcements.

• Latest news Prison Architect 2 enters closed beta Sept 9–15 after long delay

  Prison Architect 2 will run a closed beta from September 9–15 with sign-ups now closed and testers required to accept a non-disclosure agreement. The test follows an April playtest and arrives after the game was delayed indefinitely and removed from sale in August 2024, when refunds were offered to preorder buyers. The sequel is planned to launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

• Latest news Sony to pay nearly $8M to PlayStation customers in digital-pricing settlement

  Sony will pay nearly $8 million to PlayStation Store customers as part of a class-action settlement over digital game pricing. The suit, filed in 2024, alleged Sony controlled final Store prices and blocked third-party sales of download codes; Sony will not admit wrongdoing and will avoid a civil trial if the court approves the deal. Customers who bought qualifying games on the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 may be eligible for a payout, and approved claims will be dismissed with prejudice.

• Latest news CD Projekt CEO: Launching Cyberpunk 2077 broken 'was for sure wrong'; sold 14M copies

  Michał Nowakowski, joint-CEO of CD Projekt, said releasing Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2020 in a poor technical state "was for sure wrong," citing COVID-related disruptions and team exhaustion. The December 10, 2020 launch prompted Sony to remove the game from the PlayStation Store and led to thousands of refunds, yet the game still sold nearly 14 million copies at launch. Nowakowski rejected the idea that investors forced the release, describing the decision as complex and psychological rather than driven by external mandates. The admission matters because the commercial success produced multimillion-dollar bonuses despite the high-profile technical failure and controversy over the release timing around CD Projekt's fiscal year end.

• Latest news PlayStation schedules two State of Play broadcasts on Sept. 3, 2026

  PlayStation will hold two back-to-back State of Play broadcasts on September 3, 2026. The first presentation will feature announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and third-party developers. The second, labeled State of Play Japan, will highlight upcoming games from studios in Japan and across Asia, giving regional showcases alongside the global show.

• Latest news Sony says consumers don't own digital PlayStation games as disc production ends

  PlayStation is moving to end production of physical game discs, and Sony's lawyers have argued that 'reasonable consumers' already understand digital purchases do not confer ownership. The statement was made by Sony's legal team amid litigation over digital-game rights. The position matters because it could shape whether players can claim resale rights, refunds, or guaranteed long-term access to their purchased titles.

• Latest news Mortal Shell 2 gets major post-launch patch from Cold Symmetry; Steam build live

  Mortal Shell 2 received its largest update on Saturday, a little over a week after the game's launch. Developer Cold Symmetry's patch alters almost every aspect of the game, adds new content and addresses numerous launch criticisms. The update is available on Steam now and will be released soon for PlayStation and Xbox.

• Latest news Sony launches Live TV on PS5 with 100+ free ad-supported channels

  Sony has launched Live TV on PS5, a free ad-supported streaming service from Sony Pictures Television available on PlayStation 5 consoles in the US. The service delivers more than 100 live channels and on-demand movies and shows across news, sports, anime, and creator programming. Users access it from the PS5 Media tab by signing in with their PlayStation Account, and Sony plans to expand to Canada and other regions. The rollout centralizes FAST content on the console, giving PS5 owners free viewing options without installing separate third-party apps.

• Latest news Sony shifts to subscription and digital revenue as PS5 enters mid‑life

  Sony president Hiroki Totoki says the PlayStation 5 is in the latter half of its lifecycle and the company does not need to "aggressively" sell more consoles. Sony is prioritizing recurring revenue from existing players, highlighting more than 125 million monthly active PlayStation Plus users and 95.3 million PS5 units sold through July 31, 2026. Over 80% of PS5 game purchases are digital and Sony plans to begin phasing out game discs in January 2028, reinforcing a move toward monetization via subscriptions and its digital storefront.

• Latest news PlayStation State of Play set for 3 September, followed by Japan/Asia showcase

  Sony will air a PlayStation State of Play livestream on Thursday, 3 September that will feature game reveals and updates for PlayStation platforms. The presentation is part of Sony’s upcoming livestream schedule and will be followed by a separate showcase dedicated to Japan and Asia. This matters because the State of Play typically delivers release info and developer updates that affect players and publishers on PlayStation.

• Latest news Hellraiser: Revival launches Oct. 6, built from Barker’s novella and early films

  Hellraiser: Revival will release October 6 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Saber Interactive showcased the game at Gamescom and says it deliberately draws on Clive Barker’s novella The Hellbound Heart and the first two Hellraiser films to recreate the franchise’s original tone. Clive Barker reviewed the studio’s approach and granted them creative freedom to tell an original story within his universe. The developer intends to translate the series’ early aesthetic and themes into an interactive horror experience for modern platforms.

• Latest news Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons — single-player Ravenloft RPG due in 2027

  Invoke Studios is developing Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons, a single-player action RPG set in Ravenloft’s gothic domain of Darkon. Players will control Kaatri, a weapons master who forms a pact with the witch queen Tasha to gain warlock powers and pursue a lost loved one. The game targets a 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. This adapts D&D’s Ravenloft setting and an established D&D character into a modern console and PC action RPG.

• Latest news PlayStation Plus September lineup: Sniper Elite: Resistance and MLB The Show 26

  PlayStation is offering four free games to all PlayStation Plus subscribers from September 1 through October 5: Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes. The selection spans genres and platforms, pairing a marquee WWII stealth shooter with this year’s MLB The Show, a co-op sandbox, and a retro-style JRPG. This matters because PlayStation Plus members can claim these full titles at no extra cost during the month, including a current-generation exclusive (MLB The Show 26 on PS5).