➀ Insomniac Games has been working on a new Marvel game featuring Wolverine for PlayStation 5; ➁ The game's official unveiling is reportedly set to take place during September's PlayStation State of Play event; ➂ The event is expected to include the first proper look at the game, with its next trailer having been completed.
Recent #PlayStation news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Sony has announced the July PS Plus Essential tier lineup, including Diablo IV, The King of Fighters XV, and Jusant. ➁ Celebratory activities for the 15th anniversary include game trials and tournaments. ➂ Sony hopes to maintain this level of quality throughout the year.
➀ It appears that Halo is set to come to PlayStation 'very soon'; ➁ The game is not Halo The Master Chief Collection nor Halo Infinite; ➂ The game will offer crossplay with Xbox and PC.
➀ Sony officially announces the Days of Play celebrations with 25% off PS5 consoles; ➁ Details on the event, including discounts on PS5, PS5 Pro, PSVR2, and PlayStation accessories; ➂ PS Plus members can get up to 33% off annual subscriptions.
➀ Sony's Days of Play celebrations are set to begin on May 28th and run until June 11th; ➁ Significant discounts on PS5 Slim, PS5 Pro, PSVR2, and DualSense are planned; ➂ PlayStation Plus subscription will also receive a discount up to 30%.
➀ There has been much discussion about Sony's future PlayStation showcase plans; ➁ Initially, it seemed fans would have to wait until September for the next event; ➂ A leak suggests a State of Play could arrive as soon as next month; ➃ Jeff Grubb from Game Mess Mornings Podcast mentioned that there might be a State of Play in June.
➀ Following Sony's State of Play in February, rumors suggest a full PlayStation Showcase might be planned for this summer. ➁ However, recent insider information indicates a change in plans, with the next event now scheduled for September. ➂ The event is likely to feature the upcoming release of Ghost of Tsushima.
➀ Jade Raymond, the founder of PlayStation's new multiplayer game studio, has stepped down; ➁ Reports suggest concerns about the reception of the game 'Fairgames' following recent playtests; ➂ The game, originally set for a 2025 launch, has been delayed to Spring 2026 and now competes with Grand Theft Auto 6.
➀ Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium libraries are updated monthly, but also see games removed; ➁ GTA V, InFamous Second Son, and over a dozen more titles are leaving PS Plus in May; ➂ The list includes notable games like MotoGP 24, Sims 4 Island Living Expansion, and Ghostbusters Rise of the Ghost Lord: Frozen Empire.
➀ Sony updates its PS Plus Extra and Premium libraries with a selection of current and classic games for April; ➁ Highlights include 'Hogwarts Legacy', 'Blue Prince', and 'Lost Records: Bloom and Rage Tape 2'; ➂ 'Hogwarts Legacy' is one of the best-selling games of all time with over 34 million copies sold.
➀ Jason Blundell, former co-head of Treyarch and director of Call of Duty: Zombies, has announced the formation of Dark Outlaw Games, a new studio under the PlayStation Studios flag. Following the closure of Deviation Games, this marks Blundell's second venture under Sony's leadership. ➁ The studio was initially intended to develop a mystery project related to Sony's live service ambitions, but was ultimately shut down before releasing its debut title. ➂ Blundell and a core team of former Deviation members have regrouped to form Dark Outlaw Games, with Sony's support for a specific game concept.
➀ Sony's recent PlayStation State of Play set new viewership records; ➁ The event, which took place on the 12th of February, saw an average viewership of 1.8 million and a peak of 2.18 million concurrent viewers; ➂ The event was co-streamed by over 1000 channels, indicating an increase in awareness.
➀ Housemarque has announced a new IP, Saros, as the successor to their hit game Returnal; ➁ Saros is described as the ultimate evolution of the Housemarque gameplay experience; ➂ The game is set to release in 2026 and aims to offer a different take on the rogue-like genre with permanent resources and progression.
➀ PlayStation Network services experienced a global outage lasting nearly a day;
➁ Sony confirmed the issue and restored services, but offered little explanation;
➂ Gamers are frustrated with the lack of communication and the compensation of an additional 5 days of service.
➀ A new State of Play event is rumored to be scheduled for next week; ➁ Potential highlights include updates on highly anticipated titles like Ghost of Tsushima 2 and Death Stranding 2; ➂ The event may also feature new content for Astro Bot and the announcement of new titles.
➀ Sony has announced that it will no longer require players to link their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts to play certain PC titles. This decision follows widespread criticism from PC gamers. ➁ The change will apply to previously released PC versions of games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. ➂ Sony plans to offer exclusive in-game bonuses to players who link their accounts, including early access to suits and resource bundles.
➀ Team Asobi has been keeping Astro Bot updated with new levels and challenges since its release; ➁ A new level was unveiled during a live PlayStation Tournament event; ➂ The new level is likely to be part of an upcoming update for Astro Bot.
➀ Sony has announced a film adaptation of the popular PlayStation game Helldivers II; ➁ The announcement was made during Sony's CES 2025 conference; ➂ The film's development is being worked on with Sony Pictures.
➀ Helldivers 2 experienced a rocky launch, losing a significant player base over time; ➁ The introduction of a crossover event with Killzone caused backlash due to high pricing and limited availability of premium items; ➃ Arrowhead Studios responded by extending the availability of items and offering free Killzone-themed items as a goodwill gesture.
➀ Astro Bot has received a winter update on PS5; ➁ The update is free and includes festive content; ➂ The update is aimed at both children and adults.
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