All articles tagged with #ps5
The PS5 remake Postal 2 Redux, a complete overhaul of the 2003 cult classic, is set for a Spring 2027 release on PS5, PS4, PSVR2, PC, and Quest, with a Unity-based rebuild, higher-resolution visuals, level streaming, a living sandbox, rebuilt NPCs, and revamped combat/physics, marking its PlayStation debut.
Capcom confirms Onimusha: Way of the Sword will run on Nintendo Switch 2 with only modest differences from the PS5 version: the Switch 2 build runs at 30 FPS (vs 60 on other platforms), but developers say the experience should feel close, especially in handheld mode, and the release date was moved to September 4, 2026.
A social-media–driven PS Blackout calls for players to power down or log off from August 23–30 to protest Sony’s move toward a fully digital future. Critics say the window is arbitrary and unlikely to move the needle, especially with Gamescom week and major launches underway; participation remains uncertain as many players may continue to play or buy games despite the call.
Robin Atkin Downes, a veteran voice actor known for The Last of Us and Uncharted, has joined Naughty Dog’s upcoming PS5 sci‑fi game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, joining a cast that includes Tati Gabrielle and others; the title is set thousands of years in the future on the planet Sempira, with a soundtrack by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and its release date has not been announced.
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki says the memory shortage arrived at a convenient time after PS5 price hikes, signaling a shift toward monetizing the existing PlayStation user base through PS Plus rather than aggressive hardware sales, as the ecosystem reaches about 125 million monthly users and hardware costs rise.
GungHo released a free Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter demo on PS5, Switch, and Steam with save data carryover; alongside the demo, a Season Pass ($24.99) and a Digital Deluxe edition ($79.99) were announced for Switch, PS5, and Steam ahead of the Sept. 17, 2026 worldwide launch on PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam.
Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival for PS5 centers on mind-bending Genesis Configuration puzzles and reality-warping environments that fuse narrative with survival horror. With Barker and Pinhead involved, the game blends looping rooms, environmental puzzles, classic lock-pick mechanics, and inventory management into a 12+ hour campaign, plus PS5 Pro enhancements, launching on October 8.
Sony's Pulse Elevate wireless desktop speakers will ship November 12 for $220, with pre-orders opening September 1. The speakers feature planar magnetic drivers for high-fidelity sound, a microphone with background-noise suppression, support for Tempest 3D AudioTech and PS Link connectivity, USB-C adaptor, Bluetooth with multipoint pairing, and compatibility with PS5, PS Portal, PC, and Mac, plus adjustable tilt and customizable presets via PS5 or PC.
Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers are launching November 12 for $219.99 and are compatible with PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC, and Mac. They feature studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers for lifelike sound, a built-in mic for voice chat, PlayStation Link low-latency tech, and charging docks. Available in black and white, preorders begin September 1; global and regional availability varies, with some colors/products limited to PlayStation Direct or select retailers.
Sony's PS5 ad for GTA 6 reuses footage but shows small differences: the promo is full-screen with no letterboxing, the scene appears lighter, and Lucia's face has subtle changes likely due to lighting and ongoing development. The Extended Look trailer arrives on Netflix August 27, and GTA 6 is set to launch November 19, 2026. The promo also spots Marvel's Wolverine and God of War Laufey, and Sony's disc production wind-down by 2028 is noted, though GTA 6 preorders remain unaffected.
TCG Card Shop Simulator, a PC Early Access hit from 2024, is coming to PlayStation 5 on Sept. 15, 2026 with its 1.0 release, introducing Tetramon card battles and full shop-management gameplay. The PS5 editions will cost Standard $19.99 and Deluxe $24.99 (with PS Plus pre-orders discounted to $16.99 and $21.24).
Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine is drawing intense online scrutiny after embargoed previews and a D23 trailer sparked criticism that the gameplay feels retro and simplistic. A circulating clip and commentary have fueled debates about modern game design versus story-driven experiences, while studio director James Stevenson lamented the relentless negativity. Despite the chatter, the PS5-exclusive title remains strong in pre-orders and is slated for release on September 15.
With Marvel's Wolverine due on September 15, 2026, online criticism has exploded over clips that some view as basic button-mashing, prompting Insomniac's James Stevenson to call X's algorithm a relentless onslaught that harms mental health; despite the backlash, the PS5-exclusive, linear action-adventure remains a strong pre-order seller on the US PlayStation Store and is noted for optional gore settings as PlayStation shifts away from physical releases.
Insomniac’s Marvel’s Wolverine won’t be a Spider-Man-style open-world game; it’s a linear, single‑player adventure built on Spider‑Man’s foundation but redesigned to fit Logan’s internal, brooding persona and focus on a tighter PS5 experience.
The PS5’s AMD GPU, with 36 compute units and a peak of 2.23 GHz (~10.29 TFLOPs), is described as most closely matched by Nvidia’s RTX 3070 in real‑world gaming. The RTX 3060 Ti is sometimes cited in comparisons but isn’t the exact match, and the pairing sits alongside other mid‑range GPUs (with SMT and optimization helping the PS5 outperform raw specs). Sony’s emphasis on software polish and a fast SSD also helps the PS5 feel more powerful than its raw numbers might suggest.