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Coffee Talk Tokyo Arrives on PS5 Store with Deluxe Edition
entertainment-and-gaming3 days ago

Coffee Talk Tokyo Arrives on PS5 Store with Deluxe Edition

Coffee Talk Tokyo, a PS5 adventure and spinoff by Chorus Worldwide Games and Toge Productions, is now available on the PlayStation Store. Players take the role of a barista in a yokai–human version of Tokyo, serving drinks as customers share personal stories. The Standard Edition is $14.99, while the Deluxe Edition is $17.99 and includes the Base Game, Seattle Prologue, Chapter 10, extra City Pop tracks, and a Digital Artbook. A free demo is live, and PS Plus Extra subscribers can access the original Coffee Talk in the Games Catalog. Metacritic currently averages 81 from nine reviews.

Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action
legal-news21 days ago

Sony to pay $7.85M to settle PS Store antitrust class action

Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a $7.85 million class-action settlement to resolve claims of antitrust violations by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game market. Eligible consumers who purchased digital games via the PlayStation Store between April 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023 (meeting specific voucher and price-change criteria) may receive settlement benefits. The claim deadline is July 2, 2026 (proof of purchase required), with deactivated PSN accounts needing purchase info by August 27, 2026. No claim form is required for some distributions, and a final approval hearing is set for October 15, 2026. Sony has not admitted wrongdoing.

PS5-Exclusive Open-World RPG NTE: Neverness to Everness Is Free to Play and Trending
gaming21 days ago

PS5-Exclusive Open-World RPG NTE: Neverness to Everness Is Free to Play and Trending

A PS5-exclusive, open-world supernatural RPG called NTE: Neverness to Everness from Hotta Studio and Perfect Entertainment launched for free and has quickly become a hit on PlayStation, posting a 4.29/5 rating from over 9,100 PS Store reviews and ranking as the store’s second-most-downloaded title after Roblox. Set in the neon-lit city of Hethereau, players take on the role of an unlicensed Anomaly Hunter within a crew at the Eibon shop; the game is free-to-play with no paywall for core story or exploration, though it uses gacha-like mechanics and invites microtransactions. The title is a PS5 console exclusive, with PC and mobile ports also available, and reactions are largely positive with a minority of critics citing typical mobile-gacha concerns.

PS Store antitrust settlement offers up to $7.85M for eligible players
business22 days ago

PS Store antitrust settlement offers up to $7.85M for eligible players

Sony has proposed a $7.85 million settlement in a federal antitrust class action alleging it inflated prices for digital PlayStation Store games; eligible gamers who bought certain games via PS Store (and/or vouchers) before April 2019 and saw price increases of at least $0.50 may receive payments. Preliminary approval has been granted; final approval hearing is set for Oct. 15, 2026, with July 2, 2026 as the deadline to opt out or file objections.

Pragmata Lands on PS5 Store With Stunning Sci‑Fi Action
technology1 month ago

Pragmata Lands on PS5 Store With Stunning Sci‑Fi Action

Capcom’s Pragmata is now available on PS5 via the PlayStation Store, inviting players into Hugh and Diana’s moon‑bound sci‑fi adventure as they flee an AI‑controlled facility after discovering a powerful ore. The Standard Edition is $59.99, while the Deluxe Edition at $69.99 adds extras; the game has earned strong scores (Metacritic 86) and a favorable 9/10 in our review for its unique blend of puzzles, action, and its gorgeous sci‑fi world.

Noir Cartoons Meet FPS Action in Mouse: P.I. For Hire on PS5
gaming1 month ago

Noir Cartoons Meet FPS Action in Mouse: P.I. For Hire on PS5

Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a 1930s cartoon-inspired boomer shooter from Fumi Games and PlaySide, is now available on PS5 via the PlayStation Store. Players take detective Jack Pepper through a noir mystery in Mouseburg, featuring hand-drawn visuals, a big-band soundtrack, and cartoon weaponry; Standard Edition is $29.99 and Digital Deluxe is $39.99 (includes the first DLC, a digital soundtrack, a Mouse: P.I. For Hire comic, and more). Metacritic cites an average around 81 from 48 reviews.

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Debuts on PS5 in Three Editions
gaming2 months ago

Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Debuts on PS5 in Three Editions

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is out today on PS5 via the PlayStation Store, offered in Standard ($69.99), Deluxe ($89.99), and Premium Deluxe ($99.99) editions with the Deluxe Kit and a DLC Pack included in the higher tiers. The RPG follows Riders bonding with monsters as two countries teeter on war, and it carries a Metacritic average of 86 from 47 critics.

Silent Hill 2 Remake Tops 5 Million Sold, Sparks PlayStation Store Sale
gaming2 months ago

Silent Hill 2 Remake Tops 5 Million Sold, Sparks PlayStation Store Sale

The Silent Hill 2 Remake has surpassed 5 million copies sold worldwide, prompting Konami to host a spring sale on the PlayStation Store featuring the remake (and Silent Hill f). The title was released in late 2024 by Bloober Team in collaboration with Konami. A Silent Hill 1 remake is reportedly in development, and the franchise continues to expand with related film and media activity.

Sony tests dynamic A/B pricing on PlayStation Store across 68 regions
technology2 months ago

Sony tests dynamic A/B pricing on PlayStation Store across 68 regions

Sony is reportedly conducting a dynamic A/B pricing experiment on the PlayStation Store, with experimental price responses detected by PSprices. The test, active since November 2025, reportedly affects more than 150 games across 68 territories, excluding Japan and the US for regulatory reasons. Prices vary by game and user history, with discounts ranging from about 5.3% to 17.6%, and there are indications of increasingly personalized discounts during sales.

Sony tests regional dynamic pricing for PS digital games, sprinkling discounts but no panic yet
technology2 months ago

Sony tests regional dynamic pricing for PS digital games, sprinkling discounts but no panic yet

Sony is reportedly running a large‑scale A/B dynamic pricing experiment for PS digital games across 68 regions and about 150 titles since late 2025. Prices vary by user, with some titles showing discounts (e.g., Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarök dropping to €69.99 from €79.99; WWE 2K25 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 down ~16–18%). The US and Japan appear out of the test, and Sony hasn’t commented yet. While this raises concerns about price transparency and potential hikes, there have been no observed increases so far, and the changes seem limited to the test group for now.