PlayStation
New PS5 System Software Update Introduces Community Activity Widget
A recent PS5 system software update brings a new Community Activity widget to the Welcome page, allowing players to view trending games and top titles.
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PlayStation
PS5 Software Update Introduces Community Activity Widget and Top 10 Games List
Sony has released a new software update for the PlayStation 5 that adds a Community Activity widget to the Welcome Hub, displaying regional Top 10 games and trending multiplayer modes.
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PlayStation
Modder Defeats PlayStation 2 Security Chip After Four Years of Effort
A developer has successfully dumped the PlayStation 2 MechaCon chip after four years of work, opening up new possibilities for homebrew and emulation.
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Gaming Hardware and Technology
PS5 Pro Prices Surge Up to €1,400 in Europe Amid Stock Shortages and GTA 6 Hype
European asking prices for the PS5 Pro have climbed as high as €1,400 amid persistent stock shortages and rising demand ahead of the November launch of Grand Theft Auto 6.
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PlayStation
PS5 System Update 26.06-14.00.00 Rolls Out Globally With PSSR Improvements and Speaker Indicators
Sony Interactive Entertainment has released PS5 system update 26.06-14.00.00 worldwide, introducing default PSSR image quality enhancements for PS5 Pro, voice chat speaker indicators, and a Welcome Hub community activity widget.
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PlayStation
Seven Games Confirmed for PS Plus Extra Removal in October 2026
Sony has updated the Last Chance to Play section on PS5, revealing seven games leaving the PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers on October 20, 2026.
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PlayStation
Sony Reveals New PS5 Pulse and Pulse Edge Wireless Headsets with Upgraded Sound and Comfort
Sony has announced two new PS5 headsets featuring custom studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers, AI-enhanced chat noise rejection, and an updated comfortable design.
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Gaming Industry and Business
Sony Reports $766 Million Write-Off From Bungie Setbacks in Annual Report
Sony Corporation released its financial report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, revealing that Bungie's underperformance led to significant asset write-offs.
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PC Gaming
Sony Removes Single-Player PC Game Releases From Official Business Strategy
Sony has updated its annual SEC report, removing references to releasing single-player games from its internal studios on PC.
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PlayStation
Fan PS5 Boycott Over Discs Seemingly Has Little Impact in US
A reported fan boycott regarding PlayStation 5 discs appears to have had little to no impact in the United States according to recent tracking.
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PC Gaming
Marvel's Wolverine Whiskey Bottle Locations Guide
Find every whiskey bottle location in Marvel's Wolverine to boost your Adaptation Level, unlock the Midnight suit, and collect various comic book references.
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PlayStation
PS5 Blackout Protest Made No Significant Change to US Player Counts, Data Shows
A recent social media protest against Sony ending physical disc production failed to register any noticeable impact on PlayStation player counts or user engagement, according to US tracking data.
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