Just a few days ago, we covered PlayStation 5 emulator KyTyPS5 getting Grand Theft Auto V running, and raised the half-joking possibility that Grand Theft Auto VI might end up playable on PC through emulation before Rockstar ships an official port. That timeline now looks a bit less outlandish in light of the emulator's latest advancements. As reported by DSOGaming, the emulator has gone from running Bluepoint's Demon's Souls Remake at 2 FPS to somewhere between 10 and 18 FPS in the space of a single release. That's an 800% improvement, and it isn't a typo. Demon's Souls isn't alone, […]

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The PlayStation 5 Pro is the most powerful console on the market, and it hasn't failed to show time and time again how its ray tracing capabilities and PSSR upscaler can make a lot of difference compared to the base system. And with the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine, the current-generation refresh shows even more of its ray tracing prowess, as it is capable to handle the game's most advanced ray tracing effects with a negligible hit to performance. A new comparison video put together by ElAnalistaDeBits puts the game running on base PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro side by side, […]

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It's no secret that Marvel's Wolverine holds Sony's biggest hopes among its first-party releases this year. Bungie's Marathon and Housemarque's Saros have both already largely underwhelmed, albeit for different reasons and with different outcomes. After Wolverine, the only other Sony-published release due in 2026 is Ghost of Yōtei: Complete Edition, which, however, is unlikely to make a major splash given that it's just a full edition of a game already released last year, adding the new Echoes of Sekigahara expansion that will also be available as a separate purchase. It all rests on the shoulders of Insomniac Games, then. The Californian […]

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Reviews for Marvel’s Wolverine have gone live, and early impressions suggest the long wait hasn’t quite paid off. While the game delivers strong combat and polished cinematics, critics say the overall experience is held back by highly linear design, repetitive encounters and a UI that refuses to let players get lost.

Marvel’s Wolverine is currently sitting at a 77 on Metacritic and an 81 on OpenCritic. As usual, these numbers will shift as more outlets publish reviews, and there are no user scores yet with the game still a week away from release.

Across the board, critics generally agree that Insomniac has nailed the fundamentals, combat feels weighty, animations are sharp and the cinematic presentation is strong. The problem is everything wrapped around those strengths. The game’s level design is described as narrow and unadventurous, with enemy variety failing to evolve enough to support the full runtime. Several reviewers also point to the UI as a major contributor to the game’s overly guided feel, thanks to visible scent trails, objective markers and the usual white paint and blinking lights combining to create an experience where exploration rarely matters.

The end result, based on early consensus, is a game that plays well moment‑to‑moment but doesn’t offer much freedom or discovery.

Marvel's Wolverine will officially launch on September 15th. Unlike the Spider-Man games, Wolverine is going to remain exclusive to PS5 consoles, but if sales take a hit, we may see Sony buckle on this to recoup investment.

KitGuru Says: These scores may shift as more reviews land, but typically, we see review scores going down slightly over time, rather than creeping up. User reviews and critic reviews often have very different scores though, so we'll have a clearer picture of how well Wolverine landed with the masses next week. 

Insomniac Games is about to launch Marvel's Wolverine, but the studio's massive leak from December 2023 also revealed that they have been working on a standalone Venom game for quite some time. Still, with no official announcement of the project, fans are wondering whether it's still happening. According to insider Nate the Hate, that's absolutely the case: Venom is very much still in development, upon last check. As to when it'll be announced, I don't know. Let's take a step back and look at what we know from previous leaks and rumors, then. The December 2023 leak was caused by […]

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September is nearly upon us, and amongst the deluge of upcoming releases is Marvel’s Wolverine. Officially set to launch on the 15th of next month, Insomniac Games have now confirmed that the title is complete and ready to play – having officially gone Gold.

Taking to BlueSky to make the announcement, the team at Insomniac Games wrote: “Today, we're popping claws in celebration… Marvel's Wolverine has GONE GOLD!”

For the uninitiated, going Gold means that Wolverine’s master disc has been submitted to the game’s publisher, Sony. After this, discs can then be pressed with finalised software and PlayStation's Store can upload the 1.0 version of the game ready for release.

It’s a process that every game in development goes through, and means that (aside from post-launch patches and potential DLC) Marvel’s Wolverine should be complete and ready to play.

While there is no hard and fast rule when it comes to how far ahead of launch a game should go Gold, most titles typically manage to make it with roughly a month to spare – meaning Wolverine could be coming in a bit hot.

Either way, here’s to hoping that Marvel’s Wolverine does not suffer from unforeseen bugs and glitches when it officially launches on the 15th of September.

KitGuru says: Are you excited for Marvel’s Wolverine? Will it be a day-one pick up for you, or are you planning to wait for reviews? Let us know down below.

Marvel’s Wolverine has gone gold, and Insomniac decided to announce it with Logan popping golden claws instead of the usual adamantium.

The studio confirmed the news on X, and it’s not just a throwaway visual for the clip. Insomniac says players will actually be able to unlock and equip the Gold Claws once the game launches. Small detail, but I like that they’re still adding little flourishes this close to release rather than just coasting to the finish line.

Going gold means the build is locked and done, so Marvel’s Wolverine stays on track for September 15, 2026, with three weeks to spare. That’s a solid buffer, and honestly a decent bit of news to have on hand after the director’s recent comments about online backlash being a “good problem to have.” Nothing settles noise like a finished game.

Gold status: sorted. Golden claws: confirmed. Now it’s just the wait.

After moving away somewhat from the industry and shutting down its internal studios, Disney has spent the past few years reviving its video game efforts – partnering with a plethora of publishers for a wide variety of projects. So far, this seems to be working well for them, with Disney reporting that at least 9 different games have made over $1 Billion so far.

As reported by the publication MickeyBlog, the past 4 years has seen Disney’s gaming efforts pay off, with the media giant said to have “driven an estimated $3.5 billion in annual consumer spending.”

While a portion of this growth can be attributed to Disney’s investment in Epic Games, its suite of licensed titles are also to thank, with the EVP of Global Games and Digital Entertainment at Disney – Sean Shoptaw – claiming that 9 games in total so far “have grossed over $1 billion at retail.”

Though no specific games were mentioned, since the launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man back in 2018 we’ve gotten tons of major releases and surprise hits, including but not limited to: Miles Morales and Spider-Man 2; Midnight Suns; Guardians of the Galaxy; Avengers; Ultimate Alliance 3 and of course Marvel Rivals (not even accounting for LucasFilm's various adaptations).

While some of these failed to meet expectations, the company has also seen a great deal of success on the mobile side, with the likes of Marvel Snap and Strike Force also bringing in recurring revenue.

Marvel Tokon of course just released earlier this month, and Insomniac’s Wolverine is slated for launch in under a month’s time.

With a rumoured Venom game also on the way; Spider-Man 3 all-but confirmed and the likes of Blade (hopefully) still in development, Marvel seems to have fully found its footing in the video games space.

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Insomniac has confirmed that Marvel’s Wolverine will feature just one playable character, putting the full focus on Wolverine himself rather than introducing any side‑character gameplay sections. This clarification arrives after fans speculated that Jean Grey’s appearance in the recent story trailer might hint at a playable sequence.

Speaking with GamesRadar, senior project director Jess Reiner‑Reed and head of technology Mike Fitzgerald addressed the moment directly. When asked about the Jean Grey scene, both developers responded: “Wolverine is our only playable character.” Fitzgerald added that while characters like Sabretooth, Mystique and Jean Grey will appear during combat encounters and assist with team‑up moves, none of them will take control away from the player.

Insomniac explained that side characters will still play meaningful roles in both story and gameplay, dynamically supporting Wolverine in fights and contributing to the overall team dynamic. However, the studio’s priority is to maintain a consistent action experience centred entirely on Wolverine’s abilities, avoiding any shifts in pacing or mechanics.

This marks a clear departure from the structure of Insomniac’s Spider‑Man titles. While both Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 are well-received games, they both include sections where you are forced to play as a character who isn't Spider-Man. In particular, the Mary Jane sections of both games are consistently highlighted as the worst part of both titles, a sentiment that I do agree with. Honestly, I didn't like the constant switching between Peter and Miles during the Spider-Man 2 campaign either – and I'm someone who likes Miles, but the perspective shifts were jarring and often unexpected.

KitGuru Says: Insomniac is rumoured to be planning an X-Men game after Wolverine, so having some other mutants be briefly playable wouldn't have been the worst thing. However, after Spider-Man 2 and the constant shifting perspectives, I am glad to see Insomniac chose to go in this direction instead. 

Insomniac Games has just revealed new details about Marvel's Wolverine in an interview with IGN. For example, the game will be the studio's first title to run at 60 frames per second with ray tracing enabled even on the base PlayStation 5 console. Mike Fitzgerald, Head of Technology at Insomniac Games, stated: We've always had these fidelity and performance modes, and then we always sort of last minute get the performance mode with ray tracing and like, ‘But this is pretty good…’ And so for this game from the start, we said, ‘You know what? We know we're confident we […]

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While the practice has fallen somewhat out of favour in recent years, Sony does still occasionally produce limited edition PlayStation 5 consoles in alignment with its major AAA releases. Ahead of the official arrival of Marvel’s Wolverine in September, Sony has unveiled a suite of slick limited edition PS5 consoles and controllers.

Taking to the PlayStation Blog to make the announcement, Sony officially unveiled its Limited Edition Wolverine ‘PS5 Console bundle and accessories’. Launching on the 15th of September and available to pre-order from the 19th of August, Sony is offering 3 versions of the ‘console':

• Black and Yellow Digital PS5 (£569.99)
• Black and Yellow PS5 Pro face plates (£64.99)
• Black and White PS5 Pro face plates (£64.99)

Unlike the recently-leaked Zelda-themed Switch 2 console, this Wolverine PS5 keeps things rather minimal, in many ways matching the aesthetics of the game’s box art itself.

Speaking on the mentality behind this design, graphic artist Jock claimed to have “wanted to show Wolverine at his fiercest for Marvel’s Wolverine Limited Edition PS5 Console bundle and accessories,” adding that “I still draw all my artwork traditionally, so the opportunity to marry cutting-edge hardware with the energy and looseness of hand-drawn ink is incredibly exciting. I’m stunned by how well the console and accessories captured the raw energy of the drawing, bringing Wolverine to life in a completely unique way.”

Given just how costly console hardware is nowadays, such limited edition consoles are unfortunately far less feasible – especially for those who already own a standard version of the PS5. At the very least, it is welcome to see that the DualSense controller and face plates will also be available for purchase separately (at £74.99 and £64.99 respectively).

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Today, Sony announced a PS5 Limited Edition bundle themed around the next big exclusive, Marvel's Wolverine. The PS5 Digital Edition – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition Bundle will be released globally, channeling Logan's unmistakable intensity through a striking yellow finish. The design features Wolverine's exposed claw marks, letting players see what lies beneath the surface of the PS5 Digital Edition. The matching DualSense wireless controller also showcases aggressive slashes inspired by his iconic claws, offering players an exciting way to immerse themselves in the game. The design was created by Scottish graphic artist Jock, who also handled the game's […]

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Marvel’s Wolverine is one of the most anticipated PlayStation-published PS5 games of 2026, with the upcoming action-adventure title from Insomniac Games set to officially launch on the 15th of September. While we have so far seen relatively little from the game, expect an influx of new information, gameplay and details as Previews for Marvel’s Wolverine have now been confirmed to be going live in a couple weeks’ time.

As is the case with most major AAA games, video game journalists, pundits and other influencers were given the opportunity to check out and play Marvel’s Wolverine ahead of the game’s launch in September.

While these preview sessions have already come to pass, we will have to wait a few more weeks to learn more from the game, with said previews currently under embargo.

Fortunately, we should be getting a whole suite of previews soon enough, with the embargo being lifted on the 13th of August at 8AM PDT (4PM UK Time).

As mentioned, so far we have seen relatively little from Marvel’s Wolverine, with the first proper look at gameplay being during Sony’s last State of Play. Since then, we’ve gotten some behind-the-scenes details as well as plenty of story moments. That said, how the gameplay and level design will flow remains to be seen. Hopefully we will get a full blowout of new information when previews officially go live next month.

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Marvel's Wolverine is undoubtedly shaping up to be one of the most anticipated PlayStation 5 exclusives in years. Developed by Insomniac Games — the same studio behind the widely acclaimed and best-selling Marvel's Spider-Man games — in collaboration with Marvel Games, it marks the team's first attempt at a Mature-rated, visceral action game built around one of Marvel's most iconic and brutal characters. The last game to be solely focused on Wolverine was 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a fairly mediocre tie-in of the namesake film developed by Raven Software and published by Activision. Needless to say, the expectations for this […]

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Another Summer Game Fest has come and gone, though we're still feeling the ripple effects of everything that was just announced. Part of that comes in the form of looking at what resonated the most with players, and as part of a report from The Game Business, marketing analytics firm LevelUp has the answer for the games that garnered the most engagement from players and press, and none of the top-10 games are a surprise. That's because they're all big, triple-A juggernauts that would've been the most-talked-about games regardless of where they showed up. Not a single indie game broke […]

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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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September 2026 was already looking stacked before the State of Play, but yesterday it became veritably tragic for players' wallets. There are at least five (possibly more, depending on your definition of the category) major triple-A releases squeezing in this month, in what's clearly a desperate effort to stay out of the veritable vortex that Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 will spin on the industry when it launches on November 19. They're also in fairly similar genres, practically forcing players to choose which to purchase, with inevitable repercussions for their sales. The only silver lining is that Phantom Blade Zero […]

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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 has officially announced its Summer showcase plans for new PS5 titles. State of Play is returning in early June, offering an hour of new game announcements and other reveals. 

As announced by Sony today, PlayStation State of Play will return on the 2nd of June at 10PM UK time. The stream will last for an hour, offering new looks at upcoming PS5 titles releasing in 2026 and beyond.

Naturally, the big headliner here is Marvel's Wolverine. Insomniac Games already confirmed plans to showcase more of its Wolverine game this Summer, so we can expect a full new gameplay trailer and confirmation of the game's release date.

Unfortunately, unlike Insomniac's Spider-Man games, Wolverine is unlikely to come to PC. Recent reports state that PlayStation head, Herman Hulst, told staff in a meeting this month that future single-player games will now remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles.

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KitGuru Says: I'm expecting a late September or early October release date for Wolverine, but we won't have to wait long to know for sure.