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Ok, so any time between now and December 2027 Laufey will launch. Nice!
Replying to @SonySantaMonica
We can confirm God of War Laufey will be available on disc.
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2026 will go down as the year developers discovered the words Resonance/Resonant. And all possible bangers? Name all the games resonance!
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Oh is that all?
If Nintendo is really serious about making the 40th anniversary of Zelda truly special… they have to announce a Zelda 40th year anniversary direct which should include - obviously a gameplay trailer of Ocarina of time with the release date - The Legend of Zelda movie trailer - if they do the event early enough this summer then release as is wind waker HD or as their “out now” game Now the following isn’t a must have but nice to have - a simple announcement that the next mainline zelda game is in development And this would be insane: - announce their next remake project which should be twilight princess. And it should be more of a reimagining.
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From God of War Laufey to Wolverine, our honest reactions to Sony’s State of Play are here. Did PlayStation fall short? Available now on Apple Podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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There’s no denying that first-party sales haven’t been all that great for PlayStation. It’s time for Sony to get their studios back on track and make games that more people actually want to play.
New data has revealed a steady decline in first-party PlayStation game sales over the past five years, although 2025's Ghost of Yotei helped reverse the trend. bit.ly/3PyTtiQ
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Keep your eye on this gem. Silver Pines is shaping up to be an indie sleeper.
"Here for the show? I wouldn't want to miss this for the world." Play the Silver Pines demo now on Steam! The search for Eddie Velvet has begun. Silver Pines launches on PC and consoles on October 8th 2026. Play the demo and wishlist Silver Pines now: bit.ly/X-SilverPines
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Fable definitely deserves its own spotlight. Competing with GTA VI is a fool’s errand.
This is year is packed with incredible games for XBOX players to enjoy, from Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 to Control Resonant, Star Wars: Galactic Racer and Grand Theft Auto VI. In order to plan our game launches through the holidays, in a way that works best for players, we’re moving Fable to February 2027 so it can have the dedicated moment it deserves. We’re excited to be giving players a major new look at Fable, as well as our broader lineup, at XBOX Games Showcase on June 7.
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12 years after the release of The Witcher 3 we are getting an expansion. CDPR is something else.
Medallion's humming... that can only mean one thing! It's time to announce The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past! ⚔️ This brand new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will take you to the Path with Geralt of Rivia once more. It’s being co-developed with @Fools_Theory and is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 in 2027. Stay tuned for more information in late summer. ⏰
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Naughty Dog’s absence is one of the biggest blemishes of the PS5 generation. But the blame goes in many directions.
Jason Schreier has reported that Sony is not happy with the lack of new releases from Naughty Dog this generation... This makes no sense to me, they were not far from completing factions 2 then cancelled it 💀 If there was better leadership this gen, intergalactic would be out
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One day, people will stop taking 4chan “leaks” seriously. 🤣
Take-Two reconfirms Grand Theft Auto VI is on track for November 19 release and expects $8B in revenue in the next FY ~Take-Two Earnings Call #GrandTheftAuto6 #GTA6 #GTAVI
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From top to bottom, Bungie has been an abject disaster. To cancel all future expansions and support means seismic changes are happening at Bungie as we speak, and that PlayStation is down yet another first-party studio (for all intents and purposes).
Read the full blog at bung.ie/d2_may_21_2026 For almost twelve years, we have had the joy and honor to explore the Destiny universe with you all. Through all the ups and downs, surprises and triumphs, building Destiny alongside our players has been a monumental privilege. While our love for Destiny 2 has not changed, it has become clear that after The Final Shape, we have reached the time for our shared worlds, and Destiny, to live beyond Destiny 2. As our focus turns towards a new beginning for Bungie, we will begin work incubating our next games. To that end, on June 9, 2026, we will release the final live-service content update for Destiny 2 to begin that new journey as a studio. Though active development may be concluding, we will ensure that Destiny 2 remains playable, just as the original Destiny is today. Many changes in this final update will aim to ensure that Destiny 2 is a welcoming place for players to return to. We’re proud of Destiny 2, the places it took us, and the legacy it has created. Because of you all, our universe is vast, built on years of shared stories, adventures, and victories. From the Cosmodrome to the Pale Heart to the Lawless Frontier, we have forged life-long memories and friendships with you all. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made that journey with us. From the deepest part of our hearts, thank you, and we'll see you in the stars.
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If you listened to the latest episode of PS Effect….
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June 2nd State of Play will include: - an extended look at Insomniac’s “Marvels Wolverine.” It’ll show off more brutal combat and new details. - updates, announcements and gameplay reveals for top studios around the world. blog.playstation.com/2026/05…
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We’ve been waiting for this!
State of Play returns on June 2. The over hour-long show includes an extended look at Marvel’s Wolverine, plus news and updates on upcoming PS5 games: bit.ly/3PBh16z
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This week, we shared our brutally honest reactions to the PS Plus price increase. Are the anti-consumer allegations justified? Available now on Apple Podcasts 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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There’s no getting around it. This price increase makes absolutely zero sense. Can’t “market conditions” your way out of this one, Sony.
Starting May 20, PlayStation Plus prices for new customers will increase in select regions. Due to ongoing market conditions, prices will start at $10.99 USD / €9.99 EUR / £7.99 GBP for 1-month subscriptions and $27.99 USD / €27.99 EUR / £21.99 GBP for 3-month subscriptions. This price change does not apply to current subscribers (except in Turkey and India) unless the existing subscription changes or lapses.
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We’re past due for a new State of Play — especially since Saros kinda came and went.
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Unfortunately, we called this. Saros might be a critical darling, but it’s just not the kind of game that can do real numbers.
Saros had a "lukewarm start" with 300,000+ sold in 2 weeks, an analytics firm estimates. It says the game may "struggle to break even" at this rate, but notes that those who did buy it are playing it a lot. vgc.news/news/saros-had-a-lu…
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PlayStation finally spilled the beans about Bungie’s worth and the PS6’s outlook. So, we talked about it. Available now on Apple Podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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