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Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 540: Surviving Saros
May 1, 2026

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Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 540: Surviving Saros

Email us at PSPodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or download here Hey, everybody! Sid and I are back this week to celebrate the launch of Saros with a special interview featuring Actor Rahul Kohli and Creative Director Gregory Loudeni from Housemarque. Stuff We Talked About The Cast Thanks to D...

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Share of the Week: Cozy
May 1, 2026

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Share of the Week: Cozy

Last week, we asked you to share moments from your favorite cozy games using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: elizado_ shares a plant and book-filled room in When The Past Was Around. PattyGnand shares Swann laying in bed with her cat in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. call_me_xavii shares the com...

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Control Resonant: Remedy shares first details on New Game Plus
Apr 30, 2026

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Control Resonant: Remedy shares first details on New Game Plus

The first playthrough of Control Resonant is built around discovery: learning how the world behaves, shaping your build, and understanding what your version of Dylan can become. For those who want to return, New Game Plus offers a different way to experience that journey again – building on what you’ve already...

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Apr 30, 2026

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007: First Light hands-on report — using stealth, action, and charm to become a legendary spy

When it was first announced that Hitman: World of Assassination developer IO Interactive was taking on the James Bond franchise with 007: First Light, it sounded like the perfect match of license and studio. The Hitman games focus on stealth, cunning, planning, and improvisation — a perfect fit for the legendary spy...

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Resident Evil Q&A: Director Zach Cregger shares inspirations and a new film teaser
Apr 30, 2026

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Resident Evil Q&A: Director Zach Cregger shares inspirations and a new film teaser

A new teaser trailer has revealed the first terrifying look at Resident Evil, director and writer Zach Cregger’s ode to the beloved horror franchise. We had the chance to sit down with Cregger to dive into how he’s crafting an original story that stays true to the series. PlayStation Blog: What is your earliest memo...

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NBA The Run comes to PS5 this June
Apr 29, 2026

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NBA The Run comes to PS5 this June

Get ready to Run! Today, our team at Play by Play Studios is excited to drop our first gameplay trailer and to let PlayStation fans know NBA The Run will be releasing this June. Today, we wanted to break down some different parts of the game fans have been asking about, so let’s get to […]

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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols
Apr 29, 2026

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PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

May’s PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup features three games available to all PlayStation Plus members*. Show your skills on the pitch in EA Sports FC 26, battle monsters in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and fight your way across a 2D world in Nine Sols. All three titles will be available to all PlayStation Plus memb...

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Meet the new enemies of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2
Apr 29, 2026

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Meet the new enemies of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2

Auroch Digital’s upcoming title Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is the sequel to their explosive retro shooter promising more – more enemies, weapons, and new ways to purge. Today Matt Bone, lead designer, and Mark Chambers, lead artist, share their favourite new enemies and provide some insight into their creation and...

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Choices and consequences in The Blood of Dawnwalker, out September 3
Apr 28, 2026

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Choices and consequences in The Blood of Dawnwalker, out September 3

There’s an excited energy at Rebel Wolves’ Warsaw studio. For the first time since Gamescom 2025, the development team is showing off an extended live demo of its vampire-laden, open-world RPG, The Blood of Dawnwalker, as it nears release on PS5 September 3. Within minutes of the extensive presentation it’s easy to...

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4:Loop – designing the ominous cube-shaped Scanner boss
Apr 28, 2026

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4:Loop – designing the ominous cube-shaped Scanner boss

Hi, I’m Mike Booth, Chief Creative Officer at Bad Robot Games, and Game Director of 4:Loop. In my last post, I shared how our core gameplay systems come together to create an unpredictable and endlessly replayable experience. Today, I’d like to share more details on one of our co-op shooter’s high-stakes boss fights...

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Marathon: Bungie shares official DualSense Edge controller setting recommendations
Apr 28, 2026

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Marathon: Bungie shares official DualSense Edge controller setting recommendations

In Marathon, sharp aim matters, but so does healing, utility, movement, communication, and how you use your shell abilities. The DualSense Edge wireless controller gives you the flexibility to tailor the controls around your preferred playstyle, and save multiple custom profiles for your favourite shells and loadout...

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Apr 27, 2026

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Arc Raiders – upgraded PS5 Pro PSSR upscaling available April 28

With the release of Arc Raiders update 1.26 on April 28, PS5 Pro players will now be able to benefit from the new upgraded version of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR). This machine-learning based upscaling technology analyzes game images pixel by pixel to reconstruct a sharper, higher-quality output. A s...

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