Review: South of Midnight (PS5) - The Most Beautiful Simple Game
Into the Deep South.South of Midnight is the kind of game Microsoft would have had to consistently publish to make its Xbox Game Pass subscription truly succeed.This is a relatively straightforward 12-hour adventure with little in the way of gameplay innovation, yet it ships with such stunning…
Rumour: Mass Eidos Montreal Layoffs Caused by Cancellation of Key Project 'Years' in the Making
Deus Ex in absentia.Longstanding developer Eidos Montreal has confirmed that it's cutting 124 jobs, and has parted ways with veteran studio head David Anfossi.As you may have noticed, the games industry is in a spiralling state right now; layoffs are commonplace as budgets soar, sales struggle to…
Wait, Is Capcom Icon Shinji Mikami Partnering with Stellar Blade Dev?
"There are some calls that need to be answered".Earlier today, Stellar Blade dev Shift Up created a new company social media account and immediately posted a message: “There are some calls that need to be answered.”The caption was attached to a video of CEO Kim Hyung-Tae dramatically answering…
Persona 6 Reveal Rumours Return, and Mega Xbox Showcase Is the Catalyst
Everyone forgets P4R.With Xbox announcing a big showcase for the summer, it hasn't taken long for the Persona 6 rumours to kick into gear (again).This is, of course, the inevitable Atlus RPG that we've all been waiting on for years; it's actually mad to think that the original Persona 5 first…
It's Official: Sony Spins Off Iconic Television Business
Joint venture with TCL now confirmed.Sony is historically best known for its consumer electronics, but truth be told it’s been an entertainment organisation for years now.PlayStation, along with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, has spearheaded its transformation – and…
As Sonic's 35th Anniversary Approaches, Voice Actor Teases 'Exciting Stuff' Is Coming
Roger Craig Smith talks IGN Live.Sonic the Hedgehog will turn 35 in June, and SEGA has already been celebrating the milestone anniversary in a few fun ways, but it sounds like there's plenty more to come.In an interview with Variety, Roger Craig Smith, the voice of Sonic in the games (and beyond)…
Capcom's Promising New PS5 IP Pragmata Ready to Release
Pragmata goes gold ahead of 17th April.Capcom has today confirmed that Pragmata, its upcoming new IP, has now gone gold ahead of its PS5 release in April.This means work on the base 1.0 version of the game is complete and can be pressed to physical discs, while Capcom presumably prepares a day one…
Here's Another Major PS5, PS4 Game Getting Delisted Soon
Rec Room goes offline on 1st June.The PS5, PS4 social game Rec Room has joined the list of titles about to be delisted from the PS Store, as confirmed by developer Against Gravity.The game will go offline on 1st June 2026, at which point Rec Room will be rendered unplayable, and the online servers…
Almost 40 Years After the Original, Toaplan's Truxton Will Be Revived on PS5
Yuge woah.Truxton first released in arcades in 1988, a month after this author was born.While there was a sequel in 1992, the upcoming Truxton Extreme will mark the first new entry in the franchise in decades.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Bus Simulator's Original Devs Bounce Back with Rebranded Bus Bound on PS5
Bustin'.The original creators of Bus Simulator, the Austrian outfit Stillalive Studios, will prove they’re, well, still alive with the release of Bus Bound on the PS5 this 30th April.The game, which will retail for a budget $29.99/£24.99, promises an “all-new driving-focused experience set in…
GACHIAKUTA's PS5 Game Looks a Lot More Zenless Zone Zero Than Your Average Anime Fighter
Rock, paper, scissors.What madness is this?! An anime adaptation that’s not an arena fighter?! That can’t be…COM2US has showcased the first footage of its upcoming GACHIAKUTA adaptation, which is coming to the PS5 on an unannounced date in the future.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (PS5) - A Retro Comic Book Beat-'Em-Up Bonanza
Welcome to die.Retro compilations have become quite commonplace this generation, but Marvel MaXimum Collection is one you should be paying attention to.While it would be all-too easy to lament the lack of SEGA’s superhero games here – like its System 32 Spider-Man effort or the home console…
Iconic Devs Say the Industry Feels 'Crashier' Now Than the Actual Video Game Crash of the 80s
The Romeros reflect on industry troubles.John and Brenda Romero, best known for their work on DOOM and Wizardry respectively, have passed comment on the current state of the game industry.In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, the couple — who founded Romero Games about 10 years ago — speak…
Rumour: Final Fantasy 9 PS5 Remake Development Is 'On Ice' Right Now
Square Enix casts Blizzara.The long-rumoured remake of fan-favourite RPG Final Fantasy 9 is currently "on ice", according to a well-known leaker.NateTheHate, speaking on the latest episode of his podcast, reveals what he claims to know about Square Enix's still-unannounced project.Read the full…
PlayStation Studios' Mobile Push Seems Dead as Layoff Reports Continue
Phone it in.Reports of layoffs at PlayStation are doing the rounds again, with the suggestion being that Sony's push into the mobile gaming space is on the verge of collapse.Last week, news broke that PlayStation Studios was shuttering Dark Outlaw Games, before the outfit had even shipped its first…
'I Really Hope They Do a Same Day Launch': PS5 Fans Itching for Gears of War: E-Day Confirmation
Not long until we know.Gears of War made its PS5 debut last year with the original game’s Reloaded remaster.By all accounts the shooter sold adequately on Sony’s console, but we never got the impression it moved huge numbers, like Forza Horizon 5’s port.Read the full article on pushsquare.com
It Never Ends: Eidos Montreal Confirms Mass Layoffs Including Veteran Studio Head
Deus Ex in absentia.Longstanding developer Eidos Montreal has confirmed that it's cutting 124 jobs, and has parted ways with veteran studio head David Anfossi.As you may have noticed, the games industry is in a spiralling state right now; layoffs are commonplace as budgets soar, sales struggle to…
Ex Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Dev Says They Were Fired and Replaced with AI
Human localisation reportedly replaced with AI.Max Hejtmánek, a former Czech-to-English translator at the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios, claims they were fired from the studio and their role has been replaced with AI.In a post to the game's Reddit page, it's reported…
Is That a The Last of Us 3 Tease in Neil Druckmann's Latest Social Post?
"The few stops that remain on the road ahead".Naughty Dog is all-in on Intergalactic development right now, with a PS5 release seemingly planned for 2027. What will come after it is anyone's guess at this current moment, but is a third instalment in The Last of Us series one…
'It's All a Bit Depressing': Just 13% Think PS5 Is Worth Its New Price
56% believe console is too expensive.Sony is poised to increase the price of the PS5 this week, meaning its cheapest option will retail for $599.99/£519.99 from 2nd April onwards.That’s considerably more than the console cost at launch, and while inflation is a factor to consider, it runs in…