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PlayStationNewsMay 21, 2026

Time Crisis Feels Different But Still Fun With PS5 Gyro Controls

The classic PS1 light gun shooter gets a modern control twist, with smart recentring, familiar limits, and one missing feature that still stings.

3 min read
A retro-style Final Fantasy 6 scene concept connected to an online AI video debate
PlayStationNewsMay 18, 2026

Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Draws AI Debate After Final Fantasy 6 Fan Video

A quick comment from the Final Fantasy creator has put him in the middle of a familiar modern argument.

2 min read
Cole MacGrath from inFAMOUS standing against a stormy city backdrop
PlayStationNewsMay 17, 2026

Would An inFAMOUS Collection On PS5 Be Worth It?

Sony may be looking back at one of the PS3 era’s most electric series, and the timing has fans paying attention.

2 min read
Cole Phelps from L.A. Noire standing in a 1940s crime scene setting
PlayStationNewsMay 17, 2026

L.A. Noire Still Has A Strange Detective Magic 15 Years Later

The Rockstar-published crime game remains one of PlayStation 3's most distinctive experiments.

3 min read
LEGO 2K Drive racing action on PlayStation
PlayStationNewsMay 16, 2026

LEGO 2K Drive Will Leave Digital Stores Before Online Shutdown

The PS5 and PS4 arcade racer will remain playable in some form, but future buyers and online players now have two important dates to note.

2 min read
Fraux and Fediel from Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok shown in new footage
PlayStationNewsMay 15, 2026

Granblue Fantasy: Relink Upgrade Looks Big, But Not Cheap

Cygames is adding plenty to Endless Ragnarok, though the upgrade price may give returning players something to think about.

2 min read
PS5 and PS4 game release roundup for 4th-10th May
PlayStationNewsMay 11, 2026

8+ New PS5 And PS4 Games Arrive Next Week

A compact PS5 and PS4 week still has a few notable picks for horror fans, retro fans, and familiar series followers.

2 min read
A retro PlayStation 3 console setup recalling Sony's E3 2006 era
PlayStationNewsMay 10, 2026

Sony's Wild E3 2006 Press Conference Turns 20

Two decades later, Sony's awkward PS3-era conference feels less like a simple failure and more like a very strange time capsule.

3 min read
Dragon Quest anniversary artwork featuring series imagery
PlayStationNewsMay 10, 2026

Dragon Quest 12 Hopes Rise Ahead Of May Livestream

Yuji Horii has teased news about the next Dragon Quest game during an upcoming anniversary stream.

2 min read
A PlayStation preservation presentation slide showing several classic Sony game franchises.
PlayStationNewsMay 9, 2026

PlayStation Preservation Work Is Still Moving Ahead

Sony's quiet archive project is still focused on protecting old code, documents, assets, and the material that could help future re-releases.

2 min read
Leon facing enemies in Resident Evil Requiem's free PS5 mode Leon Must Die Forever
PlayStationNewsMay 8, 2026

Leon Must Die Forever Adds A Fast Free Twist To Resident Evil Requiem

The new time attack mode sends Leon through familiar campaign areas with roguelite-style upgrades, tough enemies, and a very self-contained structure.

4 min read
STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT artwork showing the visual novel's refreshed anime style
PlayStationNewsMay 8, 2026

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT Is Coming to PS5 and PS4 in Japan This August

The sci-fi visual novel returns with a modern look, updated systems, and another trip through Akihabara.

2 min read
Cloud and the party from Final Fantasy 7 Remake standing in a dramatic battle-ready scene.
PlayStationNewsMay 7, 2026

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 DLC Is Still Possible

Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the team avoided DLC for the second game to protect Part 3, though future expansions have not been ruled out.

2 min read
Hollowbody character exploring a dark ruined city scene on PS5
PlayStationNewsMay 7, 2026

Hollowbody Brings Near-Future Survival Horror To PS5 In June

The PC horror game is heading to PlayStation 5 with its post-launch updates included.

2 min read
Pixel art style key art for Mina the Hollower on PS5
PlayStationNewsMay 6, 2026

Mina The Hollower Gets A Very Close PS5 Release Date

After years of waiting and a few delays, Yacht Club Games is finally ready to send its retro-styled adventure out on PlayStation 5.

2 min read
A Neon Orange PS Vita handheld console representing Virgil van Dijk's retro gaming choice
PlayStationNewsMay 5, 2026

Virgil Van Dijk’s PS Vita Choice Has A Very Oranje Twist

The Liverpool defender appears to be spending downtime with GTA Vice City Stories on Sony’s classic handheld.

2 min read
Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy 7 Remake with a moody retro PlayStation-style backdrop
PlayStationNewsMay 4, 2026

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Says He Has Finished It Over 40 Times

The final chapter is still in development, but its director appears to know it inside and out already.

2 min read
Mega Man themed digital watch showing a wrist-sized version of Mega Man 2
PlayStationNewsMay 2, 2026

Mega Man 2 Is Coming To A Playable Wristwatch

Mega Man: My Play Watch turns Mega Man 2 into a wrist-sized touch-screen game, complete with themed clock faces, health tracking, and a $79.99 price tag.

2 min read
Key art for The Outer Worlds with its sci-fi characters and retro-future style.
PlayStationNewsMay 2, 2026

The Outer Worlds Gets A Free PS5 Upgrade Path For PS4 Owners

The RPG's base version is being pulled from many storefronts in late May, while PS5 pricing and patches are also changing.

2 min read
Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina key art style image showing anime fighting game characters
PlayStationNewsMay 2, 2026

Melty Blood: Twi-Lumina Announced For PS5 And PS4 In 2027

The French-Bread fighter is returning with a new version, though Sony's anime label is keeping most details quiet for now.

2 min read
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 key art showing its fantasy RPG cast
PlayStationNewsMay 1, 2026

One Year On, Does Clair Obscur Still Deserve Its Praise?

A year after launch, the once-unstoppable Game of the Year conversation around Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is worth revisiting with a clearer head.

2 min read
A PS Vita handheld showing a retro-style homebrew contest screen
PlayStationNewsApr 28, 2026

ReiHEN PS Vita Homebrew Contest Opens With $700 In Cash Prizes

Vita scene veteran Zealous Chuck has announced ReiHEN, a new PS Vita homebrew contest with three categories and a $700 prize pool.

2 min read
A PSP and PS Vita shown together with a soft retro gaming look
PlayStationNewsApr 28, 2026

Adrenaline 8 and ARK 5 Are Coming for PSP and PS Vita

The PSP scene is still moving, and these two custom firmware projects are now growing closer together.

4 min read
A Sony PSP handheld shown with a clean retro gaming setup.
PlayStationNewsApr 28, 2026

True PSP Overclocking Arrives In ARK-5

The PSP scene has found a little more speed in Sony’s handheld, though results depend on the exact console model.

2 min read