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Circulate those systems.Sony is sending out notifications to PS5 players in the US, encouraging them to trade-in their console for cash if they’re not using it.The programme – which runs through a third-party named Back Market – promises up to $400 for a base PS5 console with two DualSense controllers, depending on their overall condition.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Spoilt for choice.Over the last couple of months, we've been subjected to one of the most packed release schedules in recent memory — and it's all been GTA 6's fault.The now imminent launch of Rockstar's world-beater changed everything when it was first announced. Publishers from across the globe scrambled to avoid its inevitable impact, opting to push all of their games out between the end of August and the beginning of November.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Absolute cinema.Sony is getting the ball rolling on Until Dawn 2, its narrative horror adventure game making its debut in a few short months.The PS5 exclusive title, developed by Firesprite, launches on 28th January 2027, but you can get a good look at the game before then, as the company plans to show it off in a fancy live event this December.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

One more hero.Goichi Suda (aka Suda51), head honcho of developer Grasshopper Manufacture, has given fans fresh hope of more to come for the cult favourite No More Heroes series.Speaking to Famitsu as part of a wider interview, he's asked about No More Heroes as it's approaching its 20th anniversary in 2027.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Out on PS5 from 3rd December 2026.One of the classics that helped create an entire genre, stealth masterpiece Thief: The Dark Project is coming to PS5 in remastered form next month, from 3rd December 2026.This new version of the 1998 game has been remastered using Nightdive Studios' KEX Engine to produce a new edition running at 4K and 120 frames-per-second. It's got all the content of the base game, the three extra missions from Thief: Gold, and an entirely new campaign in the form of The Tarni

"There was some resistance".Final Fantasy Resonance has seemingly gone down really, really well with fans of the franchise — and so it's surprising to hear that Square Enix's leadership were apparently against the idea of the game.Resonance is very much a callback to classic Final Fantasy in terms of gameplay and structure; some would go as far to argue that it's just what the property needs at this point.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Born again.The first post-launch DLC character for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is now available. Phoenix Cyclops joins the fun today, 2nd November 2026, and he's accompanied by a major game update that makes a ton of improvements.Those who own the Year 1 Pass will already have access to Phoenix Cyclops, but he's also available as a standalone purchase, costing $7.99/£6.49.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Gym of War.Dave Bautista has been busy in the gym after being cast as Kratos in Amazon Prime’s upcoming live action God of War adaptation.Showing off in a branded shirt on social media, the former wrestler confirmed he’d put on 20lbs in muscle to play the role. That’s about 9kgs for those of you outside of the US.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Today's new PS5 firmware reportedly required.PlayStation appears to be taking absolutely no risks, as it closes in on the launch of GTA 6 for its platform while fending off PS5 jailbreak, piracy, and hacking attempts.From the start of last month, hackers began cracking the PS5 firmware via AI tools on firmware v7.00 through v13.60. In response, Sony has issued multiple PS5 firmware updates to cut down on potential emulators for the current-gen box going forward.Read the full article on pushsquar

We're on version 02.000.003 now.Here's a quick one: Saros developer Housemarque has today updated the PS5 exclusive and issued version 02.000.003, available to download now.It's a very simple set of patch notes that predominantly focuses on bug fixes, like issues in the Overlord Rush mode and problems affecting Trophy unlocks. Perhaps the most interesting note in relation to changing when the Saros: Zenith splash screen appears.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters! CRYMELIGHT! Zero Parades!We’re fast approaching the GTA 6 evacuation zone, so expect the number of new releases to dip dramatically in November.There are some noteworthy titles this time, though, with highlights including the PS5 version of Zero Parades as well as Alice in Wonderland roguelite CRYMELIGHT.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Give it a Trophy.Sometimes, a game will crop up that I really want to write about, but can't because it's not available on PlayStation. Nubby's Number Factory is one of those games.Originally released on PC in March 2025, this bizarre little roguelike is so up my street, and I'm very pleased to be able to say it's heading to Sony's systems in the future.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Recommended games going cheap.Planet of the Deals is the PS Store's latest sale, but it's not around much longer, ending on 4th November, 2026.As always, there are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games on offer, and that's an awful lot of potential purchases to scroll through.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Dissolved days ago on 31st October.Gang of Dragon, the Yakuza-esque title Toshiro Nagoshi planned to make with a newly set-up developer under NetEase, will never see the light of day. Nagoshi Studio has now officially been closed, as of 31st October 2026.This news had been expected for some time, as reports dating back to March 2026 detail publisher NetEase pulling its funding. The game had only been revealed a few months prior at The Game Awards. Now we know for sure the studio and PS5 game are

Milestone achieved in just three days.Phantom Blade Zero sold over four million copies during its first three days on the market across PS5 and PC, studio S-GAME has announced.Having released on 29th October 2026, the new action game achieved the milestone by the end of the weekend. "Thank you everyone from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support," the developer said on social media.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

What does version 26.07-14.22.00 do?Sony has released another system software update for PS5, hot on the heels of the last one from less than a fortnight ago.Version 26.07-14.22.00 is available to download and install now, and the singular patch note makes it fairly clear what it's targeting:Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Battle Royale tops five million concurrent players.In case you haven’t been paying attention, Fortnite is running a pirate-themed season with One Piece crossover content available right now.But the big news is the discovery of a Pirate Shop, which makes the entire Item Shop free for two weeks. If you’re running in a squad, then everyone on your team gets the reward.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Does what it says on the tin.For the last few weeks, I’ve been testing out the SCUF Omega PlayStation controller, a highly customisable pro controller ideal for those looking to step up their competitive play. With a plethora of additional buttons and a high price tag to go with it, let’s see if the Omega is worth your time.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

Aha.If you’re a regular of HoYoverse’s turn-based RPG Honkai: Star Rail, then you’ll probably have been waiting for 5-Star character Aha’s arrival, as part of v4.7 on 11th November.The anticipated Aeon is effectively a god, bringing outrageous buffs to all characters on the path of Elation. She’s going to be essential if you’ve been pulling for any of the characters featured in the Planarcadia arc, like Sparxie and Silver Wolf Lv 999.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

New cosy game picks Nintendo.HoYoverse is undoubtedly gunning for the Animal Crossing audience with its next title Petit Planet, so it’s perhaps no surprise to see the Chinese dev focus on Switch 2 with its upcoming cosy title.However, it’s noteworthy as the juggernaut Chinese dev has brought practically all of its releases to Sony’s system since Genshin Impact – the ginormous open world RPG which launched during the peak of the pandemic in 2020.Read the full article on pushsquare.com