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Phantom Blade Zero: Wuxia-Inspired Action RPG with Soulslike Elements Set for October 2026 Release
Phantom Blade Zero, an action RPG developed by S-Game, blends wuxia-inspired combat with Soulslike mechanics and is set for release on October 29, 2026. Reviews highlight its stylish, vertically rich environments, challenging boss fights, and a mix of forgiving and punishing difficulty options.
2 outletsGamesTrails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake Released, Focuses on Localization Fixes and World-Building
Nihon Falcom's Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Remake, released on September 17, 2026, addresses localization issues from its predecessor while maintaining the series' signature world-building and character-driven storytelling. The game improves on the first remake's flaws but retains its nostalgic charm and quest-based gameplay.
2 outletsGamesMarvel's Wolverine Reviews Land as a Rare Mixed Bag for Insomniac and PlayStation
Critics have given Marvel's Wolverine a lukewarm reception, with a Metacritic score of 77 marking it as the lowest-rated PlayStation Studios game since the PS5 launched in 2020, even as some reviewers praise its take on Logan's character.
3 outletsGamesMarvel's Wolverine Reviews: Insomniac's Gory X-Men Epic Draws Mixed but Mostly Positive Reactions
Two reviews of Insomniac Games' PS5-exclusive Marvel's Wolverine, released September 15, 2026, agree the game delivers a strong original story and brutal combat, but differ on how well the fighting system holds up and how memorable the overall experience is.
2 outletsGamesMarvel's Wolverine: Reviews Praise Logan's Softer Side, But Call Combat and Story Repetitive
Insomniac's linear, claws-out take on Wolverine wins reviewers over with a surprisingly gentle Logan and pointed mutant-persecution themes, but critics across outlets say the hack-and-slash combat and fractured plot keep the PS5 game from reaching the heights of the studio's Spider-Man series.
5 outletsGamesThe Blood of Dawnwalker Tops 1 Million Sales Within Days of Launch
Rebel Wolves' vampire RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker has surpassed one million copies sold shortly after release, drawing praise for its time-limited quest design and reaching strong concurrent player numbers on Steam.
3 outletsGamesRockstar's GTA 6 Gameplay Reveal Shows Series' Evolution and First Confirmed Returning Character
Rockstar Games unveiled a nearly 30-minute gameplay trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 on Thursday, prompting comparisons to past GTA titles and confirming the game's first character carried over from GTA Online.
3 outletsGamesGTA 6 Confirmed to Run at 30 FPS on PS5, With Map Far Larger Than GTA 5
Following Rockstar's Netflix gameplay reveal, developers reportedly confirmed to content creators that Grand Theft Auto 6 runs at 30 FPS on a base PS5, with an uncertain future for a 60 FPS mode. Separately, Rockstar disclosed the game's map will dwarf GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 in scale.
2 outletsGamesGTA 6's Netflix Gameplay Reveal Breaks Streaming Charts and Ignites Fan Scrutiny
Rockstar's 26-minute 'Extended Look' at Grand Theft Auto 6, which debuted on Netflix, quickly became the platform's top movie and drove a reported viewership spike, while fans and outlets combed the PS5 footage for hidden details ahead of the game's November 19 release.
3 outletsGamesGTA 6 Confirmed to Run at 30FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X, with No Performance Mode Decided Yet
After Rockstar's extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, viewers noted the footage looked choppy. Rockstar North co-studio head Rob Nelson has since confirmed the game is running at 30fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X, with the studio still undecided on whether a 60fps option will be added at launch or later.
4 outletsGamesThe Blood of Dawnwalker Adds Day-One 60fps Performance Mode After Fan Backlash
Developer Rebel Wolves confirmed a 60fps Performance Mode for PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X will arrive with the launch-day patch for The Blood of Dawnwalker, reversing course after gameplay footage showing only 30fps and 40fps options drew criticism from fans.
4 outletsBusinessPlayStation Sends Terms-of-Service Reminder Days Before #PSBlackout Protest
Sony emailed PlayStation users unprompted reminders of its terms of service just as a fan-led boycott over the end of PS5 discs is set to begin, reigniting anger over digital game ownership.
5 outletsGamesThe Blood of Dawnwalker Won't Support 60fps on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S at Launch
New gameplay footage from developer Rebel Wolves and publisher Bandai Namco confirms that The Blood of Dawnwalker will launch without a 60fps mode on current-gen consoles, disappointing some fans ahead of its September release.
2 outletsGamesGhost of Yotei Complete Edition Announced With New Story Expansion and Roguelike Mode
Sony and Sucker Punch have unveiled Ghost of Yotei: Complete Edition, arriving October 1 with a new narrative expansion called Echoes of Sekigahara, a roguelike survival mode called Most Wanted, and other additions, alongside a free update for existing owners.
4 outletsGamesOblivion Remastered's Surprisingly Solid Switch 2 Port Pushes Bethesda to Promise Fixes for Other Platforms
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched running better than expected, prompting frustration from PS5, Xbox, and PC players who have waited a year for fixes. Bethesda has now promised to bring some of the Switch 2 optimizations to other platforms.
3 outletsHardwareMarvel's Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Is Digital-Only, But the Game Itself Will Ship Fully Playable on Disc
Sony unveiled a digital-only Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and cover kits, while Insomniac confirmed the game itself will be fully playable on disc at launch — a detail that stands out given Sony's plan to end disc production for new releases in 2028.
3 outletsGamesMarvel Tokon's PC Launch Plagued by Performance Issues, Sparks Desperate Workarounds and Tournament Bans
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' Windows PC port is suffering from severe stutters and frame drops, pushing players toward unconventional fixes, prompting a well-known streamer to abandon the platform mid-stream, and leading at least one tournament to ban PC competitors.
3 outletsBusinessReport Finds Many PS5 and Xbox Series X Physical Games Don't Fully Work Without a Download
A study by game-preservation group Does It Play finds that a significant share of physical PS5 and Xbox Series X games require a download to function properly or avoid game-breaking bugs, raising concerns about game preservation as Sony prepares to end physical disc production in 2028.
2 outletsBusinessSony Reaffirms Plan to End PS5 Disc Production by January 2028 Despite Fan Backlash
During its FY26 Q1 earnings call, Sony confirmed it will stop manufacturing physical PlayStation game discs starting January 2028, with CFO Lin Tao saying the company will 'cautiously move forward' despite widespread criticism from gamers.
3 outletsBusinessMexican Lawmakers Back Antitrust Complaint Against Sony Over End of Physical PS5 Games
PlayStation consoles now carry a warning sticker about the end of physical game production, and Mexican federal deputy Iraís Reyes and senator Luis Donaldo Colosio are backing a complaint filed against Sony with the country's National Antitrust Commission, accusing the company of treating customers as renters while charging them as owners.
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