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The original PlayStation 2 security chip has been reverse engineered

A long‑hidden PS2 security component has finally been decoded, revealing surprising design choices and opening the door to fresh hardware insights.

Poll: Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2026?

Plus or minus?Oh boy, this could be one of the most brutal PS Plus polls this website has hosted in quite some time.Without wanting to sound mean, I'm not sure October's PS Plus Essential lineup has much mass appeal.Read the full article on pushsquare.com

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Guide: These 23+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (5th-11th October)

Kingdom Hearts! Star Wars! Hellraiser!The hectic release schedule does show some signs of slowing down next week, but there's still no shortage of games to play.Highlights this time include the critically acclaimed Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the PS5…

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End Of Abyss Patch Fixes Most Of My Complaints Just One Day After Launch

I spent a few days playing Section 9 Interactive's creepy metroidvania and writing my End of Abyss review, and ultimately concluded it was a fun but inconsistent experience hindered by a few particular issues. Now, just a day after it launched on PlayStation…

Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 652

No, that's wrong.Welcome to the weekend, folks! That wonderful time of the week when we can all kick back, put our feet up, and play some games. Enjoy!Jamie O'NeillMy PS Vita gaming plans are repeated from last weekend, because even though Castlevania:…

BrokenLore Introduces Its Spookiest Antagonist Yet - An Anime AI Assistant

If looks could kill.I can’t speak much to the BrokenLore franchise as I personally haven’t played any of them, but I do know there are several different instalments already available on the PS Store.Miki-chan, an anime AI assistant, is apparently introduced…

Sony Prepping Improved PS App with Expanded Social Features

Launching in the "next few days".Sony will launch an expanded and improved version of the PS App in the “next few days” which will incorporate social features, allowing you to keep tabs on what your pals are playing.The new version of the iOS and Android…

Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 549: Friendly Ghosts

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, y’all! Tim and Kristen are back this week to chat through news from the week and games we can’t stop playing. Plus, Gillen stops in to interview Ghost of Yōtei actor…

"This is your Dreamcast moment": Former PlayStation boss thinks Xbox needs to "pick a lane" with exclusive games to fix itself

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden has some thoughts on where Team Xbox is at right now and where the green machine can go from here, but the console maker needs to "pick a lane" with exclusive games, either way. Read more

Sony's Quietly Improved Base PS5 Hardware with a Number of Internal Optimisations

New models shipping now.Sony is notorious for optimising its hardware right throughout each generation, and it looks like it’s shipping refined base PS5 Slim consoles, starting with its Marvel’s Wolverine console.A Polish hardware expert recently took to X…

The Verge (Mastodon): Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console…

Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console https://www.theverge.com/tech/1004053/nacon-sony-playstation-licensed-revolution-5-unlimited-wireless-controller

Toy Story 3 Complete Edition's PS5 Trophy List Echoes the Original with a Few New Additions

Play time.Lest we forget, amid the extremely busy release schedule right now, Digital Eclipse is about to bring back a beloved movie tie-in with Toy Story 3 Complete Edition.Releasing 15th October alongside Toy Story: Retro Roundup, which compiles several old…

Nacon’s new PS5 controller can mix audio from your phone and console

Nacon announced what the company is claiming is the world's first officially licensed PlayStation 5 controller with a built-in screen for adjusting settings like joystick sensitivity or remapping buttons right on the gamepad. The Revolution 5 Unlimited's…

Bandai Namco’s New PS5 Flight Combat Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store

Virtual dogfighting returns in full force today as Bandai Namco officially launches Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, bringing next-generation aerial warfare to flight simulation fans. According to the official…

Share of the Week: Marvel’s Wolverine – Logan

Last week, we asked you to share portraits of Logan from Marvel’s Wolverine using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured. Here are this week’s highlights: calisarah1998 shares Logan growling in front of some wreckage Gib84G shares Logan surrounded by…

The Team Behind PixelJunk Is Partly to Thank for Ace Combat 8's Brilliant Cloud Tech

Weather you like it or not.Today sees the official launch of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, the latest entry in Bandai Namco's wonderful jet fighter action series.There are many things to love about the new game, including an anime-like story, highly polished…

The Father of PlayStation Thinks Games Have Stagnated, Calls for Curiosity in Developers

Ken Kutaragi speaks.Ken Kutaragi, nicknamed the father of PlayStation, has shared his thoughts on the modern gaming landscape.Speaking at a recent panel during the opening ceremony of CEREC (Creative Entertainment Research and Education Center), he talks…

God Of War Ragnarok Is Finally Cheap Enough To Make Me Say “Boy, Buy It”

If I had to pick a favorite franchise, God of War would be it — I’m avoiding the glaring eyes of Pikachu right now, sorry. As someone who has played both eras of PlayStation’s series, from the hack-and-slash greatness of an angry Kratos to the well-crafted…

Limited Edition Lisa PS5 Controller Available Now, But Selling Out Fast

Got this DualSense from Geneva.Good news Blinks, there’s a new Lisa x PlayStation merch collection on the way – including a limited edition PS5 controller. Bad news Blinks, your wallet is about to get a lot lighter.Last year, Sony announced the Thai singer…

Sony’s Revised PS5 Slim Could Be Getting Cheaper To Make, But Not To Buy

It looks like Sony has quietly revised the PS5 console once again, with new internal changes across the (mother)board. It's not clear when these new models came into service, but they seem to have entered circulation around the same time Sony released…

GTA 6 Rebrands Miami Basketball Team to Vice City for One Night Only

Miami Heat becomes Vice City on 18th November.NBA side Miami Heat will be rebranded as Vice City for a basketball game in collaboration with Rockstar and its GTA 6 marketing efforts.On 18th November 2026, the day before GTA 6 launches, the team takes on…

Hit PS5 & PS4 Metroidvania Game 70% Off on PlayStation Store

One of Ubisoft's action titles from a popular franchise is now available with a 70% discount. The post Hit PS5 & PS4 Metroidvania Game 70% Off on PlayStation Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Grand Theft Auto 6 may be the first GTA to have full-on "sex scenes", Hot Coffee not included

Grand Theft Auto 6 may feature actual sex scenes. The suggestion comes from an age-rating description for GTA 6 on the PlayStation Store, which states - if viewing the New Zealand or Australian versions of the Store - there are "sex scenes" in the game. Read…

PlayStation 5’s New PS5 Pro-Like Feature Is Perfect for GTA VI

PlayStation 5 is rolling out a new PS5 Pro-like upscaling feature, and it comes just in time for GTA VI‘s launch. PS5’s Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR) has already been implemented in two first-party games, and the results are better than we expected.…

Signal Veil Is a PS5 Horror Game with a Style Unlike Any Other

Jujutsu Kaisen among its influences.I’m quite intrigued by the newly announced Signal Veil, a third-person survival horror game with a 90s anime aesthetic.Unlike any other title in the genre I can think of, this has a cel-shaded look that’s reminiscent of,…

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Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition – Erika Ishii interview

Atsu’s hunt is not over. A year after the original game launched, PS5 players can dive into the Ghost of Yōtei Complete Edition. Available now on PS5, this brings together the story campaign, the Ghost of Yōtei Legends multiplayer mode, and two new major…

PlayStation Bringing Back Adventure Games Not Seen Since PS3 – Report

Rumor has it that Sony is bringing back fan-favorite PlayStation adventure platform games that haven’t received a new entry since PS3. Developed by the now-defunct Japan Studio, Ape Escape series debuted on the PS1 in 1999. Its latest release was the 2010 PS3…

Games Leaving PS Plus in November May Include Biggest PS5 Hit

In the coming weeks, Sony will reveal the full list of games leaving PS Plus Extra and Premium in November 2026, and we’re back with our monthly predictions for upcoming departures based on the service’s pattern. Those who are playing GTA V from the catalog…

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the Best Arcade Racing Game in a Generation

The PS5, Xbox, and PC game blends roguelikes with Burnout, Wipeout, and F-Zero to brutal and brilliant effect

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Review: Star Wars: Galactic Racer (PS5) - This Ridiculously Good Racer Is in a Galactic League of Its Own

No Shade.Star Wars: Galactic Racer successfully blends the best of MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, WipEout HD, and Burnout 3: Takedown to make for one of the most exciting racers I’ve played in years.This debut effort from Fuse Games – a UK studio founded by…

Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Marches on with Massive Free Update, Year 3 Roadmap

Happy anniversary.Publisher Focus Entertainment has revealed and released a pretty significant free update for its acclaimed co-op shooter, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, as well as a roadmap for the next year.To celebrate the PS5 game's second…

New PS5 Firmware Update 26.06-14.10.00 Available to Download Now

What does version 26.06-14.10.00 do?Sony is pushing out a new PS5 firmware patch that updates the console to version 26.06-14.10.00. This will be another phased release, so you might not get it straight away, but the prompt to update the PS5 firmware should…

PS5 gets "AI-guided upscaling" a bit like PS5 Pro's, and it's available now in Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei

AI image upscaling is coming to PlayStation 5, Sony has announced, and it's available already in two games: Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei. Read more

PS5 System Update Rolled Out to Ring in October 2026

Sony Interactive Entertainment quietly rolled out PS5 system software update 26.06-14.10.00 on October 1. From the looks of it, this firmware revision combats (or attempts to combat) the most recent PS5 jailbreak. PS5 system software update 26.06-14.10.00…

Popular GTA-Like PS5 Game Under $20 on PlayStation Store

PlayStation 5 gamers can now pick up a Grand Theft Auto-like game at a discounted price. The popular action-adventure simulation game is available on the PlayStation Store for less than $20 in a limited-time sale. Fallen Tree Games‘ open-world action game,…

Beloved PS1 Platformer Arrives on PlayStation 4 & 5 Later This Month

Beloved PS1 game for classic platformer fans will arrive on PS4 and PS5 this month. The post Beloved PS1 Platformer Arrives on PlayStation 4 & 5 Later This Month appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Resident Evil’s Fan-Requested Crossover Will Happen Soon, Reveals Producer

Resident Evil‘s long-requested crossover between its remakes and numbered games could finally be coming. Producer Jun Takeuchi has revealed that Capcom is already considering how the two sides of the franchise will eventually collide. Regarding what will…

Marvel’s Wolverine’s Free Update Adds Feature PlayStation 5 Owners Desperately Wanted

Marvel's Wolverine has received a free PS5 update that adds support for the newly announced QSSR upscaling technology. The post Marvel’s Wolverine’s Free Update Adds Feature PlayStation 5 Owners Desperately Wanted appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

PS5 Action-Adventure Game Is Out Today on PlayStation Store

PS5 players can step into the dark world of a new horror adventure game that is now available on the PlayStation Store. It is developed by Section 9 Interactive AB and published by Epic Games Publishing. End of Abyss has been released for the PlayStation 5…

The Officially Licensed WD Black 1TB PlayStation 5 SSD Just Dropped to the Lowest Price of the Year

Overpriced but still a deal in today's market.

PS5’s Exciting New Zelda-Like Kena Game Just Got Delayed

Developer Ember Lab has announced that its upcoming PS5 game Kena: Scars of Kosmora, the sequel to 2021's much-loved Kena: Bridge of Spirits, has been delayed. The game--which gives off major Zelda vibes--was previously set to release this year, but now it's…

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Popular PS4 Shooters Get Free PlayStation 5 Upgrade With Major Enhancements

4A Games is updating its PS4 shooters in the Metro franchise for the PS5 with improved visuals and features. The post Popular PS4 Shooters Get Free PlayStation 5 Upgrade With Major Enhancements appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

Sony Purportedly Plotting New Ape Escape, as Redemption Arc Starts

Monkey business.I think it’s worth acknowledging that in the last few weeks we’ve got word of a new Killzone and Uncharted, while Sony has rolled out new technology that backports its PSSR upscaler to base PS5 hardware.And now, it sounds like the manufacturer…

Sony's Ai-Upscaling Tech Is No Longer Ps5 Pro Exclusive

Sony is bringing its AI-powered upscaling technology to the standard PS5, starting with Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei.

PS5's New QSSR AI Upscaling Tech Should Make For Some Interesting Xbox Comparisons

And it may indicate where Xbox is heading in the future as well.As you may have seen over at our sister site Push Square today, Sony has announced that AI upscaling is coming to the base PS5 in the form of something called QSSR, which is very similar to the…

Retro-Inspired Platformer Game For PS5, PS4 Is Out Today on PlayStation Store

Summitsphere and Joystick Ventures have released their explosive game for PS5, PS4 today. The post Retro-Inspired Platformer Game For PS5, PS4 Is Out Today on PlayStation Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

There's No Doubt About It, Anime RPG LitGirls Was Made for Me

Ascendance of a bookworm.Who the hell is responsible for this, and why have they been rummaging around in my brain?We often joke about so-called Sammy Games™ here at Push Square Towers, but never has a title quite fit the bill like LitGirls: Bookbound…

Koei Tecmo’s New PS5 Hack-and-Slash Remaster Is Out Today on PlayStation Store

Koei Tecmo has released the remastered version of the PS2 hack-and-slash classic Dynasty Warriors 3 for PS5. The post Koei Tecmo’s New PS5 Hack-and-Slash Remaster Is Out Today on PlayStation Store appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.

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Wolverine Adds Sony's New QSSR Tech as Default on Base PS5 in Latest Patch

Insomniac living up to its name.As announced moments ago, base PS5 hardware is getting a big update, with the introduction of QSSR – a simplified version of Sony’s proprietary upscaler, better known as PSSR.And one of the first games to take advantage of the…