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MARVEL legends, assemble! Coming to PlayStation 5 in 2026, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a 4v4 team-based fighting game created in partnership with Arc System Works — renowned for Guilty Gear and Dragon Ball Fighter Z — PlayStation Studios, and MARVEL Games. The game has captured the attention of both fighting game enthusiasts and MARVEL fans alike. We spoke with Arc System Works Producer Takeshi Yamanaka, Game Director and Lead Battle Designer Kazutoshi Sekine, and SIE PlayStation Studios XDEV Senior Producer Reed Baird about the game’s standout features, unique elements, and the debut of Spider-Man and Ghost Rider as playable…
Category: GamesOctober 2, 2025 How to Start Playing the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer and Zombies Beta Mike Nelson, Xbox Wire Editor After an exciting week of news and reveals from Call of Duty: Next, we’re capping it off with a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer and Zombies Beta! Over the next few days, you’ll have a chance to dive in and get hands-on with a handful of the new maps – as well as Zombies Survival. Read on for a full breakdown of the info you need to know to start playing today! October 2…
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. September saw sports rise to the top again as NBA 2K26 led the league in the US, while EA Sports FC 26 took charge in the EU charts for PS5, with Borderlands 4 and Hollow Knight: Silksong also performing strongly. Meanwhile, Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra found success on the free-to-play charts in both the US and EU. Check out the full listings below. What titles are you playing this month? PS5 Games US/CanadaEUNBA 2K26EA Sports FC 26Borderlands 4Hollow Knight: SilksongEA Sports FC 26Borderlands…
Category: GamesOctober 2, 2025 Free Play Days – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta, Polterguys: Possession Party, Sudden Strike 4, Dustborn and Ready or Not Kyle OceanMarketing Manager, Xbox Grab the squad and prepare to lock in this weekend with Free Play Days! Sudden Strike 4 – European Battlefields Edition is available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members to play from Thursday October 2 until Sunday, October 5. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta access is available for all players from October 5 – October 8. For those who can’t wait,…
Category: Games Monster Hunter Stories: How This Spin-off Series Translates the Franchise’s Strengths Jeff Rubenstein Published October 2, 2025 When ‘Capcom Presents’ flashed across the screen during watching last week’s Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast, my pulse quickened as I prepared for something familiar from one of my favorite publishers – only to be surprised by a world I’ve yet to explore: Monster Hunter Stories. Even if you’ve sunk dozens of hours into Monster Hunter World and the more recent Wilds as I have, you may find yourself in a similar situation. But there’s never been a better time to get acquainted, as Monster Hunter Stories, a beloved spin-off series of the legendary Monster Hunter franchise, makes its Xbox debut next month, with the first two games arriving on November 14. The…
For the first time ever, Call of Duty fans are getting back-to-back Black Ops games with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 this year. Leaping ahead to the future of 2035, the game is a direct sequel to the story told in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 — but what’s really interesting is the way it builds on the foundation set by Black Ops 6, with its introduction of systems like Omnimovement and the return of round-based Zombies. At Call of Duty: Next, I got a chance to jump into the combat boots of David Mason…
We’re only one day away from the release of Ghost of Yōtei on PS5! We’re so excited for players to experience this journey alongside Atsu, and in celebration of the game’s release, here’s a look at official Ghost of Yōtei merchandise* available now and coming soon to select retailers. Youtooz – Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Vinyl figure $29.99 USD | Available starting on October 3 at 3pm EST from Youtooz. Youtooz is releasing a Ghost of Yōtei Atsu Vinyl figure on October 3, which showcases Atsu preparing to unleash her awaited vengeance, wearing a long, feathered cloak over yellow and…
Delve into a psychological survival horror, play as the GOAT, and puzzle out worlds within worlds with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup for October. Alan Wake 2, Goat Simulator 3, Cocoon will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday October 7 until Monday November 3. Also starting October 7 Midnight Murder Club will be available as a Game Trial for PlayStation Plus Premium members. Enjoy up to one hour with this time-limited trial, and if you decide to purchase the full game, your progress and trophies will carry over. Let’s take a closer look at the games. View…
Last month, we faced our fears, mountains, and the opposing team. Some big new releases included Baby Steps, Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight: Silksong, NBA 2K26, and Silent Hill f. How does it work? At the end of every month, PlayStation Blog will open a poll where you can vote for the best new game released that month. After the polls close we will tally your votes, and announce the winner on our social channels and PlayStation.Blog. What is the voting criteria? That’s up to you! If you were only able to recommend one new release to a friend that month,…
Category: Xbox Game PassOctober 1, 2025 Updates to Xbox Game Pass: Introducing Essential, Premium, and Ultimate Plans Team Xbox Our goal with Game Pass has been clear: deliver unmatched value, benefits, and a deep library of games for our players. Since launching in 2017, we’ve steadily grown our subscriber and creator satisfaction – and today, creator participation and player engagement in Game Pass are at an all-time high. But we have the opportunity for Game Pass to help more players find the creators and games they love. We know not everyone wants the same thing in their Xbox experience,…