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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
Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary themed image
PlayStationNewsApr 28, 2026

Final Fantasy X Turns 25 This Summer As Square Enix Opens Anniversary Site

The PS2 classic is getting fresh anniversary attention, including new merchandise in Japan.

2 min read

Topics

Deeper Topics

Retro arcade cabinet and PlayStation-style strategy game imagery side by side
PlayStationTopicMay 14, 2026

Mr. Do! And Master Of Monsters Join Hamster's Retro Lineup

Two very different archive releases are on the way: a tunnel-digging arcade favorite and a 1997 anime-styled strategy game with a localization caveat.

3 min read
Grand Theft Auto 3's Liberty City running on PlayStation 2 hardware
PlayStationTopicMay 14, 2026

How GTA 3 Made Liberty City Fit On PS2

Mark Brown's Game Maker's Toolkit video breaks down how Rockstar North squeezed a much larger Liberty City into the PlayStation 2's tiny memory budget.

3 min read
A stylized RPG battle scene with party members facing a dramatic enemy encounter.
PlayStationTopicMay 13, 2026

Why Hybrid RPG Combat Feels Inevitable

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has put hybrid RPG battles back in the spotlight, but the trend reaches well beyond one game.

4 min read
Promotional artwork for Hard Edge - War Zone.
PlayStationTopicMay 4, 2026

Hard Edge Returns As A Tactical Card Battler

Hard Edge - War Zone moves the PlayStation action-adventure name into real-time tactical card battles set six months before the original game.

2 min read
Cyber Commando and Rohga Armor Force shown as retro console releases
PlayStationTopicApr 29, 2026

Cyber Commando And Rohga: Armor Force Hit Consoles This Week

Namco's 1994 arcade vehicle battler and Data East's enhanced PlayStation mech shooter are both joining Hamster's retro lineup.

2 min read
ATA Express board shown as a modern storage option for the Japanese PSX PlayStation 2 system
PlayStationTopicApr 29, 2026

ATA Express Opens Up PSX Hard Drive Options

A compact look at how ATA Express helps the Japan-only PSX and why its wider IDE tricks are worth watching.

2 min read
Artwork-style image representing Tiny Bullets on PlayStation with a young adventurer and a tower setting
PlayStationTopicApr 29, 2026

Tiny Bullets Gets Its First English Fan Translation

A Japanese-only PlayStation curiosity from 2000 finally opens its tower doors to English-speaking players.

2 min read
A PlayStation 5 console and controller beside a small stack of retro game cases
PlayStationTopicApr 28, 2026

PlayStation Digital Game Timer Raises Preservation Worries

Reports from preservation-minded players and creators suggest that newer PlayStation Store purchases may now carry a 30-day validation window, though Sony has not yet made an official public statement.

4 min read
Jak and Daxter standing in a colorful PlayStation 2 fantasy world
PlayStationTopicApr 28, 2026

How Jak And Daxter Pushed Naughty Dog On PS2

Jak and Daxter began as a bold step away from Crash Bandicoot, then grew into a trilogy shaped by open worlds, strange energy, risky design choices, and a very Naughty Dog search for beauty on PlayStation 2.

6 min read
A retro PlayStation-style controller beside classic game discs and a modern display.
PlayStationTopicApr 26, 2026

Atari Adds Implicit Conversions To Its Classic Game Toolkit

The studio behind modern ports of classic games joins Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios inside Atari’s growing retro lineup.

2 min read
Anbernic RG Vita Pro handheld with an all-glass front and a PlayStation Vita-inspired shape.
PlayStationTopicApr 26, 2026

Anbernic RG Vita Pro Review: A Vita Shape With A Different Mission

Anbernic's Vita-named handheld feels premium, runs plenty of systems well, and has room to grow, but its price and weak PS Vita performance make it a more careful buy than it first appears.

7 min read