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Pre-orders for Sony’s GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers will open on September 10

  • Sony unveils GTA 6-themed DualSense controllers in black and white
  • Pre-orders open 10 September at 10am ET, priced $85
  • Controllers launch 19 November, alongside GTA 6 itself

Sony has revealed limited-edition DualSense controllers themed around Grand Theft Auto 6, unveiled during a State of Play presentation alongside the game's build-up. The tie-in underscores just how much anticipation surrounds Rockstar's release, with Sony keen to capitalise on the hype through branded hardware ahead of launch. The…

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Experiencing some day one Blood of Dawnwalker issues? Its devs know, and have some temporary solutions to help get you bloodsucking

  • Blood of Dawnwalker launches with several day-one PC issues
  • Rebel Wolves offers temporary workarounds for stuttering, crashes and controls
  • Game still received RPS's Bestest Bests award despite the bugs

The Blood of Dawnwalker, the debut title from Rebel Wolves and director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz's first game since The Witcher 3, has launched with several day-one issues on PC. The developers have acknowledged the problems and published temporary workarounds while permanent fixes are prepared, a common occurrence for major…

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Story DLC Starring Two Fan-Favorite Characters Confirmed

  • FF7 Revelation confirmed for 8 April 2027, ending the remake trilogy
  • Two extra story DLCs planned, starring Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine
  • DLC releases between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028; pricing not yet revealed

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the concluding chapter of the FF7 Remake trilogy, will launch on 8 April 2027, but the trilogy's story will continue further through two additional story DLC episodes. Revealed via the PlayStation Blog following a State of Play presentation, the…

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Japanese Charts: Elden Ring Puts Up A Good Fight, But It’s Felled By The Reigning Champ

  • Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition debuted second in Japan, behind Rhythm Heaven Groove
  • Several new titles, including Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, entered the chart
  • Switch 2 remained Japan's best-selling console, outpacing PS5 sales

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition made a strong debut on Japan's physical sales charts, but fell short of dethroning Rhythm Heaven Groove, which held onto the top spot for another week. The Switch 2 edition of the FromSoftware title moved straight onto the podium in second place, in a…

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Microsoft caps Xbox Cloud Gaming at 15 hours monthly

  • Xbox Cloud Gaming gets monthly hour caps from November: 15/10/5 hours by tier
  • Extra hours must be purchased; exact pricing not yet revealed
  • Non-subscribers can now buy cloud playtime without a Game Pass subscription

Microsoft is imposing monthly time limits on Xbox Cloud Gaming from November, ending the unlimited streaming that all Game Pass tiers have offered for the past year. Ultimate subscribers will get 15 hours a month, Premium 10 hours and Essential just 5 hours, after which extra playtime must…

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Xbox cloud gaming expands beyond subscriptions with hourly pay

  • New pay-as-you-go cloud gaming option launches in November, no subscription needed
  • Game Pass Ultimate subscribers now capped at 15 cloud hours monthly
  • Microsoft also testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Insiders

Microsoft is overhauling Xbox Cloud Gaming, introducing a pay-as-you-go option from November that will let anyone stream eligible games they own without needing an Xbox Game Pass subscription. The move aims to attract casual users, particularly those without an Xbox console or who mostly play on mobile devices,…

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Everything announced during the PlayStation State of Play double header

  • Sony ran two State of Play shows with dozens of trailers and dates
  • Ghost of Yōtei, Crimson Desert expansions land 1 and 15 October
  • Metro 2039 confirmed for 4 February; Keeper launches today on PS5

- Sony held two State of Play presentations on Thursday, unveiling new release dates, trailers and expansions across a wide range of PS5 titles rather than any single major reveal. - Marvel's Wolverine gets a new trailer ahead of its 15 September PS5 launch, alongside a fresh clip…

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launches on 8 April 2027

  • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation releases 8 April 2027 on major platforms
  • New FITS combat system ties abilities to character outfits
  • Players can fast-forward cutscenes and swap party leaders freely

Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the concluding chapter of its remake trilogy, will launch on 8 April 2027 for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch 2. The date and a new trailer were unveiled by director Naoki Hamaguchi during a…

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Malice Barriers, Side Quests, and Kyoto Exploration Guide

  • Malice barriers are supernatural progression gates tied to Kyoto's genma-infested regions, first appearing at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Side quests like "Careful What You Wish For" at Yasui Konpiragu Shrine offer investigation-based gameplay and environmental storytelling in Eastern Kyoto
  • Walkthroughs cover both main quest mechanics and optional content for Onimusha: Way of the Sword exploration

Onimusha: Way of the Sword features malice barriers as a key story mechanic that gates progression throughout the game, with these supernatural obstacles tied to genma-infested regions across Kyoto. Players first encount

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Until Dawn 2 launches on PS5 on 28 January

  • Until Dawn 2 releases on PS5 on 28 January
  • Setting shifts from snowy resort to tropical island
  • Peter Stormare returns as Dr Hill; pre-orders now open

Sony has confirmed that Until Dawn 2 will launch for PS5 on 28 January, with the release date revealed during a State of Play showcase alongside pre-order details. The sequel is being developed by Liverpool-based studio Firesprite rather than original creator Supermassive Games, and swaps the snow-bound alpine…

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