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With all the great titles 2025 has graced us with, there’s barely been time to put down the DualSense wireless controller these past 12 months. No matter what genre you favor chances are you’ve been eating well, whether it’s been big budget blockbusters like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yōtei, or instant classics like Hollow Knight: Silksong and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Sure, 2026 has a lot to live up to, but even its first few months have plenty coming to PS5 and PS4. Better get your wishlists ready, things are about to get busy in…
Last month, we wrapped up another year of gaming with some 2D goodness and new takes on sports. Some big new releases included Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Skate Story, and Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow. Which game was your favorite? 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…
Enjoy hours of electric, adrenaline-pumping racing action, embark on an epic journey through a realm of forgotten Disney characters and explore a long-forgotten cavern teeming with untold secrets with the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for January 2026. Need For Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and Core Keeper will be available to PlayStation Plus members from Tuesday January 6 until Monday February 2*. Let’s take a closer look at each of the games. View and download image Download the image close Close Download this image Need For Speed Unbound | PS5 Start at the bottom, race to the top in…
Ninjas and samurai have always been a staple of video games, but even with their perennial popularity, 2025 has been an exceptionally good year for titles about deadly Japanese warriors. A bunch of ninja- and samurai-themed games hit PlayStation 5 this year, offering a huge variety of takes on the idea of becoming a sneaky, sword-wielding fighter in dark clothes. From fast-paced combo-ridden action games, to slower and stealthier assassin-themed takes, no matter how you like your ninjas, 2025 has had something for you. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Sure, the Assassin’s Creed series is about two ancient orders of ridiculously influential…
Category: ID@XboxDecember 23, 2025 Why PBA Pro Bowling 2026 Hits for Bowlers and Casual Gamers Alike johns Bowling is one of those sports that anyone can play and have fun with, but only a few will have what it takes to master it. PBA Pro Bowling 2026 is no different. Whether you’re a dedicated bowling fan wanting to play the most realistic bowling game ever, or a casual gamer looking for a fun way to decompress and have fun with friends, PBA Pro Bowling 2026 is your next obsession. The Balance Between Realism and Fun When the FarSight Studios development…
Category: ID@XboxDecember 23, 2025 Injection π23 Tabula Rasa Brings Classic Survival Horror to Xbox Series X|S Jose A. Muriel “JAM” – Solo Developer, Abramelin Games SummaryThe third and final entry in a classic-style survival horror trilogy.Solo developer Abramelin Games’ deeply personal approach to setting and pace.Emphasizing careful exploration, investigation and tense, vulnerable combat over constant action. It has been eleven years since I started building the world of Injection π23. Eleven years circling the same fears and the same question: what does fear do to the way we look at reality? Injection π23 Tabula Rasa is the end of that…
Category: ID@XboxDecember 23, 2025 Esophaguys: How The New Update Takes Players to the Necks-Level Peyton Blake, Game Designer, Esophaguys Team The Neckening Update is Here, and it’s Packed I’m thrilled to share that Esophaguys v1.2: The Neckening Update is now live on Xbox. After a few months of listening to your feedback, squashing bugs, and polishing every pixel, we’ve put together an update that takes everything you love about Esophaguys and cranks it up to eleven. Whether you’re a speedrunning madman, a cooperative chaos enthusiast, or someone just discovering the joy of esophagus elongation, there’s something here for you. Nothing…
Category: GamesDecember 22, 2025 Get Cozy with Co-op This Holiday Season – 14 Mega Multiplayer Picks on Xbox Danielle Partis, Xbox Wire Editor It’s that time of year again, when friends and loved ones huddle together, safe from crisp winter air, looking for entertainment. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered, with a vast array of multiplayer games that can be enjoyed together across console, PC, and supported gaming handhelds. Whether you’re looking for quick bursts of action to keep the family entertained, a cozy co-op adventure with a partner, or something casual to catch up with friends online, Xbox has something to offer for every gaming fan this holiday season. Here’s some highlights, ranging from 2025 releases to timeless games worth revisiting: Multiplayer Party Time LEGO® Party! Fictions ☆☆☆☆☆ 108 ★★★★★…
The joy of working with indies is never knowing what you’ll stumble upon next. Every year brings something unexpected and delightful, no matter what your genre of preference is. The indie-focused teams here at Sony Interactive Entertainment have bundled up some of their personal favorite indie games from the past year. Here are some of the games that surprised, enchanted, and tickled us in 2025. Baby Steps Developer: Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, Bennett FoddyPublisher: Devolver Digital Play Video An irreverent, physics-driven stumble-through-life adventure built on those wonderfully punishing physics that made Bennett Foddy’s Getting Over It so iconic. Why we…
Hello everyone! I’m Takashi Ishihara, the Game Director and Art Director for Lumines Arise at Enhance. It’s been a little over a month since we released Lumines Arise, a reimagining of the Lumines puzzle game series originally introduced in 2004, on PlayStation 5 with optional PS VR2 support. Hopefully, you’ve been enjoying playing through the Journey mode, exploring the Mission mode and its Training missions and Challenges, battling other players around the world in Burst Battle, or taking part in Weekend Loomii Live events. I’d like to give you more insight into the development of Lumines Arise and how the…