Sony transfers 429 VR patents to Meta
Sony agreed in December 2025 to transfer 429 virtual reality patents to Meta, raising questions about the future of PlayStation VR2.
BGS 2026 opens Oct. 9 in São Paulo with industry panels and esports
Brasil Game Show runs Oct. 9–12 at Distrito Anhembi, São Paulo, featuring playable games, international guests, esports tournaments and major exhibitors.
Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition adds expansion and roguelike mode
Ghost of Yōtei gets a Complete Edition for PS5 with the Ecos of Sekigahara expansion and a new roguelike mode, Most Wanted.
Ex-PlayStation chief says $1,000 PS6 would be hard to justify
Shawn Layden warns that incremental hardware gains may not persuade consumers to pay around $1,000 for a PS6, and notes a possible 2028–2029 release window.
God of War Laufey pre-orders start Sept. 29
Pre-orders for God of War Laufey open Sept. 29; game launches Feb. 16, 2027 for PS5 and features Faye with a shape-shifting Serpent Bow.
Sony patents idea to let PS5 DualSense act as payment intermediary
Patent describes using a DualSense to relay payment approvals from a phone or contactless card to the PS5; filing does not guarantee product release.
Why You Should Start the Yakuza Series Now
Nine main Yakuza games mix brutal combat, absurd side quests, and deep storytelling—start with Yakuza 0 to understand the saga’s roots.
How Much Is Kojima Worth to PlayStation?
Sony walked away from Hideo Kojima’s Physint amid rising costs and delays; Microsoft picked up the project, highlighting different risk calculations.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember launches March 4, 2027
Wo Long 2 releases March 4, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC; free Alpha demo available Sept 16–30 and Game Pass at launch.
PS5 blackout had no major effect on U.S. player activity
Data from Circana show no significant drop in PS5 usage or engagement in the United States during the weeklong “PS5 Blackout” protest.