One of the biggest talking points surrounding Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase was the fact that the publisher would be returning to console exclusives – sort of. While Gears of War E-Day and Clockwork Revolution are now set to be limited to the Xbox Series X/S (on consoles at least), the former was seemingly initially planned to also arrive on PlayStation 5. Additionally, insiders have claimed that Halo Campaign Evolved was initially going to be featured at Sony’s State of Play…until Microsoft changed their minds.

In the immediacy following Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, it was discovered that Gears of War E-Day appeared to have been initially planned to be a multi-platform release, with a (now delisted) Xbox Podcast video featuring the PlayStation 5 logo at the end of the trailer.

Adding to this, according to known insider Chris Dring (and seeming partially corroborated by other known-insider Tom Warren) Microsoft had originally planned to show off Halo Campaign Evolved during PlayStation’s recent State of Play – though later “decided against it, which has angered Sony.”

As mentioned by Dring, the Halo reports are simply “gossip” and so should be taken with a pinch of salt. That said, there is no denying that there appears to be some weirdness going on at Xbox currently. Hopefully a clearer plan is made evident as time goes on.

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Sony’s recent PlayStation State of Play was jam-packed with a number of exciting announcements, from the first look at Ikumi Nakamura’s ‘Kemuri’ to official confirmation of Rayman Legends Retold, and of course, the announcement of the God of War spin-off / side-quel Laufey. As expected however, the console maker kicked things off with the first proper look at gameplay and pre-order details for Insomniac’s Wolverine ahead of its launch this September.

Shown off during Sony’s State of Play (and expanded upon via the PlayStation Blog), Insomniac Games offered fans a comprehensive look into Marvel’s Wolverine. As expected, the title is more linear and structured in nature when compared to the studio’s Spider-Man offerings, being described as “a brutal, violent, and action-packed single-player adventure.”

Even so, it appears as though players will be able to approach certain situations differently, with the gameplay demo showcasing a mix of both stealth and bloody action alongside a ton of environmental interactivity during combat.

Perhaps the biggest surprise from the showing was the reveal that Logan won’t always be fighting alone, with the likes of Jean Grey assisting during the mission; allowing for cool dual-takedowns of enemies. Other notable mutants revealed to be present during the story include Mystique and Sabretooth.

Gameplay-wise, Insomniac detailed some of Logan's many abilities, with the Wolverine being able to tap into special combat moves such as a ‘Tornado Spin’ and ‘Bull Rush’. Alongside a health bar, players will be able to manage Logan’s rage meter. Split into 3 chunks, “every successful attack, parry, and kill will build up Logan’s Rage” allowing him to hit harder and heal faster – with Tier 3 activating a comic-inspired “monochromatic explosion of savagery.”

While we already knew when to expect Wolverine to be released, PlayStation have now gone live with pre-orders. Announcing 2 different editions, the standard costs £69.99 and will include the core game and little else (although all those who pre-order will be given early access to a couple cosmetics alongside 1 technique point and a collection of PlayStation avatars).

The Digital Deluxe Edition meanwhile goes for £10 extra (£79.99) and throws in 5 exclusive skins; 5 exclusive claws and 3 additional technique points – alongside the aforementioned pre-order bonuses.

While we’ve already seen more than enough to generate a great deal of excitement, Insomniac Games have promised that there is more to share in the lead-up to launch, including “more intense battles, suits, enemy factions, and characters”. Marvel’s Wolverine officially launches on the 15th of September.

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For years, we have been hearing that Sony Santa Monica were working on a mysterious project, seemingly tied to the God of War franchise while also being its own thing. Finally, we have gotten confirmation on what this project is, with PlayStation officially announcing God of War Laufey – a spin-off starring Kratos’ wife Faye following her death during the opening of 2018’s God of War.

Officially announced during PlayStation’s State of Play as part of a 20-minute long gameplay demonstration, God of War Laufey follows Faye in the immediacy following her funeral at the start of 2018’s GOW entry.

“Awakening unexpectedly in a strange land after her funeral” this new protagonist must fight her way “through the afterlife of the gods – the Everywhen – where ruthless gods from across mythology vie for power in a land overflowing with dangerous magic.”

Based on the gameplay shared, Laufy features a similar-yet-different approach to combat, with Faye being equally as fast as she is strong. Wielding a mysterious sword and her magic abilities, Laufey is said to combine “the movement and fluidity of the Greek era with the Norse era’s approach to world-building and close ties with characters.”

Those who played through God of War Ragnarok may recognise that Sony Santa Monica were already messing around with different combat styles in their last game, and so this successor feels like a natural evolution in this regard.

Perhaps the biggest surprise came with the reveal that Faye will not be going on this journey alone. Similar to the prior two entries, Laufey will include a couple permanent companions: The cosmic cube ‘Phranque’ (played by Jack Quaid of The Boys fame) and an enchanted ribbon ‘Rue’ (played by Perlina Lau).

Despite being set in the God of War universe, Laufey does in many ways feel like its own sub-series, and so it will be interesting to see where the story goes, and how it ties into the events of 2018’s God of War and Ragnarok. Additional details, including interviews with the cast, director and more can be found HERE.

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One of the most anticipated upcoming titles for 2026 is Control Resonant, the sequel to Remedy Entertainment's highly-underrated action-adventure 3rd-person metroidvania-esque shooter from 2019. As with most major releases nowadays, Resonant will include 48 hours of Advanced Access to those who purchase the Deluxe Edition. In an unexpected twist however, this 2 days of Advanced Access is exclusive to PlayStation players, with everyone else needing to wait until the 24th of September to get in on the action.

As part of Sony's recent PlayStation State of Play, Control Resonant was shown off once again ahead of the game’s upcoming launch on the 24th of September. Curiously however, alongside the preview, Remedy revealed that those who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition will be privy to 48 hours of Advanced Access.

As mentioned, this practice has become somewhat commonplace in the industry, and so while disappointing, it wasn’t too unexpected. What was a surprise however was confirmation that this 48 hour period is exclusive to PS5 owners.

Taking to Twitter to seek clarification, one fan asked Remedy’s communications director Thomas Puha: “Just wondering.. is the 48H early access exclusive to PS5?” to which they replied simply with “Yes.”

Given how big of a focus story and narrative is in Remedy's games, having 48 hours of advanced access on a single platform is somewhat troubling, and evokes memories of the 7th and 8th-gen timed-console exclusives – albeit with a far accelerated timeline.

Regardless, Control Resonant looks to be an excellent game worth playing irrespective of when it releases on your platform. Still, this does put a bit of a damper on things.

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For years now we’ve been hearing that Ubisoft has been trying to bring back the Rayman series, with the last entry – Legends – releasing all the way back in 2013. In an interesting announcement, the publisher officially unveiled a brand new yet-familiar title, with Rayman Legends Retold launching this October.

Announced during Sony’s recent State of Play showcase, Rayman Legends Retold is a remake of their most recent entry – 2013’s Legends. That said, the game in many ways looks entirely different when compared to the original, featuring new cinematic cutscenes with dialogue, direction and even a talking Rayman.

Gameplay-wise, the remake introduces new perspectives, embracing the 2.5D aesthetic and including 3D visuals, “breaking up the 2D perception by bending the playground, tilting the camera, and dynamizing in-game cutscenes, improving player immersion.”

Of course, Rayman Legends is all about the music, and so Retold has been re-tooled with an expanded soundtrack by Christophe Héral and Grant Kirkhope.

Though it may seem odd that their most recent game is the first one to be remade, the changes shown off do indicate that a great deal of work and effort has gone into Rayman Legends Retold. Hopefully this serves as a jumping-off point for future original releases.

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Back in 2022, Funcom officially announced Dune Awakening – an ambitious survival MMO set in the world created by Frank Herbert. Launching on PC last Summer, the game was promised to be coming to consoles later down the line. Finally, all those with a PS5 or Series X/S will soon be able to step onto the spicy sands of Arrakis, with Dune Awakening officially coming to the platforms in September alongside a massive update for PC.

Officially announced during the recent PlayStation State of Play, Dune Awakening is finally set to come to consoles in a few months’ time, arriving on the 22nd of September for current-gen Xbox and PlayStation systems.

Since its arrival on PC, Dune Awakening has seen a ton of changes and additions, with improvements coming to its systems, servers and even an overhaul of its PvP / PvE elements.

That said, the game is set to get its biggest update yet alongside its console release, adding a brand new single-player mode alongside the final chapter of their ‘Book One’ story. Full details on the update can be found HERE.

Featuring “optimised UI and controls” two graphics options (Performance and Quality) and a plethora of major sweeping changes, September’s update and console release is said to be “a milestone for the new and improved Dune: Awakening.”

It will be interesting to see what both new and returning players think of the game when it comes to consoles in a few months.

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In the lead up to Sony’s PlayStation State of Play, a new listing for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve popped up on PEGI’s game rating board, suggesting that an official release date was incoming. Sure enough, during the showcase, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve was shown off alongside confirmation that it will launch on the 2nd of October.

Making the announcement during Sony’s State of Play, the Ace Combat team officially confirmed that Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve will arrive in just a few months’ time on the 2nd of October.

While the trailer itself focused primarily on the game’s campaign and story, we did get some gameplay details, including new techniques such as “ground attack,” “anti-ship missions” and what they are calling “giant weapon battles.”

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is available to pre-order now, with those who do so being given a port of the PS2 classic ‘Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War’ as a freebie. As with many games nowadays, the Deluxe Edition includes 3 days of Advanced Access, meaning the title technically launches in late September.

Either way, with the last entry releasing over 7 years ago at this point, the wait for a brand new Ace Combat adventure is finally almost over.

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While Sony’s 2024 remake of the Supermassive Games classic Until Dawn did not quite make the splash that the console maker may have been hoping for, it appears as though the release was all part of a larger plan. Following various leaks and rumours, PlayStation have now officially announced Until Dawn 2, featuring a brand new cast in a tropical island location.

Making the official announcement during Sony’s recent State of Play showcase, the console maker unveiled Until Dawn 2. Set to arrive some time next year, this sequel features a brand new cast of characters who are said to be fake ghost-hunting content creators. Of course, things go south and the group then need to try and survive whatever comes their way.

Being a story-focused experience, we did not get many details regarding gameplay, though the trailer did showcase one instance of players having to make a split-second choice. As with the first game, all of the characters can die, and all of them can survive depending on your choices made throughout.

While perhaps not a complete surprise due to prior leaks, the announcement also confirmed that Until Dawn 2 is being developed by an entirely different studio to the original and even the remake, with Firesprite said to be taking on the task.

For the uninitiated, Firesprite is a relatively new part of PlayStation Studios, being acquired back in 2021. Under Sony, the company has released the PSVR 2 exclusive Horizon Call of the Mountain, and was tasked with making a new Twisted Metal game – before being ultimately cancelled.

Given the studio’s VR-ladden roots, it will be interesting to see whether the team manage to successfully bring Until Dawn back into the limelight – and whether it will include support for virtual reality.

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Ikumi Nakamura became one of Tango Gameworks’ standout developers when she headlined the introduction of the studio's then-upcoming Ghostwire Tokyo. Having departed in 2019 prior to the studio’s closure by Microsoft, Nakamura would later announce the formation of her own studio ‘UNSEEN’. Finally, 4 years on from the studio’s reveal, Nakamura has officially unveiled Kemuri – a stylish co-op yokai-hunting action game.

Making the official announcement during Sony’s recent State of Play Showcase (and expanded upon via the PlayStation Blog) Ikumi Nakamura unveiled Kemuri: A “yokai-possession action game set in the chaotic world of Kemuri City, where life and death coexist.”

Featuring a “sprawling vertical city” players take on the role of Yokai hunters, searching for spirits, forming contracts with them and receiving new and unique powers.

While the overall structure of the game remains somewhat shrouded, the gameplay shared shows off what looks like a blend between Tango Gamework’s GhostWire Tokyo and Insomniac Games’ Sunset Overdrive – with its own unique elements sprinkled in there.

We will unfortunately have to wait a bit to learn more, with the game not set to arrive until some time in 2027. That said, when it does launch, Kemuri looks set to be a highly fun and unique time.

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After getting a small tease from actor Peter Stromae, it was finally revealed during today's State of Play that yes, Until Dawn 2 is coming, though not from Supermassive Games. Instead, it's being made by Horizon: Call of the Mountain developers, Firesprite Games, and it'll arrive on PS5 sometime in 2027. The game is not some attempt at a continuation of the story from the first game, but is instead a standalone experience with brand new characters and a new cast behind it, and "true to form, a modern horror experience packed with intrigue, emotion, twists, and the kind of […]

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One of the biggest surprises during today's State of Play was the reveal of Stuntman: Hollywood, a new entry in the stunt racing franchise from Saber Interactive that'll feature big-name movies like Fast & Furious and Back to the Future. The arcade racer brings the series back since its last entry all the way back in 2007, making it the first Stuntman game in very nearly two decades. Though, since we didn't get a release date for it, by the time it arrives it could very well be exactly two decades to the day since we last saw a new […]

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For a very long time, it has been rumored that Cory Barlog, director of God of War II and the 2018 entry in the series, was working on a new IP, leaving other members of the team to work on games such as God of War Ragnarok. Eventually, it was discovered this new IP was still set in the series' universe, but would feature a new main character, Kratos' wife and Atreus' mother, Faye, and more action-oriented gameplay reminiscent not only of games like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, but of the franchise's roots. After months of rumors and speculation, […]

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During today's State of Play, independent UK developer Jagex announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be released on Sony's PlayStation 5 console later this year and will also join the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscription service tiers at launch. It'll be the first console installment in the fantasy franchise, largely known for the PC MMORPG RuneScape, which originally launched in 2001. Earlier this year, Jagex boasted of committing the largest investment yet into the IP. Jesse America, Executive Producer on the game, said in a statement: The world of RuneScape continues to go from strength to strength after 25 years […]

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Right after releasing Pragmata back in April, Capcom reminded its fans that they were not yet done releasing games in 2026, as Onimusha: Way of the Sword was still scheduled to launch before the end of the year. During today's State of Play presentation, the Japanese publisher confirmed the game will launch, as rumored, on September 25. The new trailer didn't just confirm the game's release date, as it provided a new look at the many dangers waiting for Musashi as he slashes his way in this gorgeous fantasy rendition of feudal Japan. While Onimusha: Way of the Sword is […]

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Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, the remake of the first entry in the series, was among the many games scheduled for release in 2026 but, just as an earlier leak revealed, the return of Lara Croft has Fableen delayed to 2027, as confirmed by a new trailer shown during today's State of Play presentation. Besides confirming the February 12, 2027 release date, the new trailer provided an extended look at the remake. Captured on PlayStation 5 Pro, the new footage also delivered a look at some of the game's most iconic sequences, including the T-Rex chase sequence, which has never […]

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Marvel's Wolverine has been in the works for a while, but the long wait is almost over, as the new game by Insomniac will launch in one of the most densely packed Septembers of the past few years. Today, an extended look at the gameplay has arrived during the State of Play presentation following last year's first look, and it's as intense and gory as expected. The new footage, captured on PlayStation 5 Pro, provided a new look at a rescue mission. Using over-the-shoulder camera perspective, the sequence begins with a tense stealth segment where Logan utilizes his signature claws […]

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Following a relatively quiet start to the year in terms of announcements, Sony has announced a massive PlayStation State of Play for Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Unlike previous presentations, this State of Play was a lengthy one, kicking off the summer gaming season with many exciting reveals and updates. Here is everything announced during the presentation. Official Livestream You can watch the full event below. Everything Announced First-Party Third-Party 2027 & Beyond Announcements Indies, Live Service & PS Plus Last updated: June 3, 2026

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Sony's new State of Play showcase might be bigger than initially expected. While initially it was thought that the new PlayStation game announcements would go on for an hour, various screenings of the event around the US pin the runtime at 90 minutes. 

Sony has partnered with the Alamo Drafthouse cinema, inviting PlayStation fans to attend cinemas in six different cities to watch the event unfold alongside other hardcore fans. The screenings will be taking place in Chicago, Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York City, Raleigh and San Francisco.

As spotted by Insider Gaming, the Alamo Drafthouse description for the screening indicates that the State of Play may be longer than originally thought, pinning the runtime at 90 minutes instead of an hour. However, it is possible that the runtime is being padded out by the cinema's own advertisements for upcoming films.

Either way, the big first-party game set to be shown at the State of Play in June is Marvel's Wolverine, but there should be a few other surprises too. On top of that, we are expecting Fairegame$ to make a new appearance, but potentially under a new title ‘Break In', due to a recent Sony trademark.

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We already know that Insomniac's Wolverine game will be a big point of focus for Sony's State of Play showcase next week but now, we know of at least one other first-party game due to make an appearance. Sony has just trademarked a mysterious game called ‘Break In'. 

As spotted by Insider Gaming, Sony filed the trademark for Break In on the 20th of May, timed conveniently just ahead of the next State of Play showcase. The trademark filing doesn't give us any further details but there is a good chance that this isn't actually a new game at all, but a rebranding of a previously announced one.

There is a good chance that Break In is a rebrand of Sony's previously revealed live-service game, Fairgame$. The original reveal for this title did not go down well and for months we've been hearing about poor feedback from ongoing playtests. With that in mind, a total rebrand of the project before launch could help reset its PR and give it a better chance at success.

Break In is a title that would fit what Fairgame$ is supposed to be – a co-op heist game. If the game is due to make another public appearance, then chances are it is on track to launch later this year.

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KitGuru Says: Break In could be something entirely new, but considering the name, it seems like a perfect fit for a rebrand of Fairgame$.