All PlayStation Network Services Are Down

The PlayStation Network (PSN) is down. That means all of its online services, such as account management, the PlayStation Store, and gaming and social content, are unavailable to players, leaving only offline services in effect. PSN has been down for more than six hours, interrupting online gaming for many, including the highly anticipated open beta…

Rhythm Heaven Groove Producer Declined Offers To Make Similar Games Due To His “Indebtedness” To Nintendo

Image: Nintendo Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Mitsuo Terada (known professionally as Tsunku) has stated that he declined offers to make similar games due to his “indebtedness” to Nintendo, remaining convinced that the company would want to make a new entry. This comes via a blog post (thanks, Automaton) in which Tsunku says that…

Hi-Fi Rush Physical Copies Shipped Without Promised Content

Hi-Fi Rush’s physical edition was a bit touch-and-go there for a second after developer Tango Gameworks was shut down by Xbox in 2024. But we’re all good now. The studio was revived, is working on a sequel, and is…hopefully not too impacted by its new parent company’s less desirable ideas. Now, the physical edition of…

My newest tactical RPG obsession is a grimdark tale of sparking revolution and kicking dudes off moving vehicles

Ken coolly serves the hottest news stories and has played, we think, every game ever made. Published: July 24, 2026 Prelude Dark Pain opens with blacksmith Soren and his son Tizon facing a desperate last stand against the oppressive regime spreading across its land of Statera. His wife has been taken captive, accused of witchcraft….

With Secret Lair, Magic: The Gathering Wants To Appeal To As Many People As Possible

Since their inception in 2019, Secret Lair drops have offered bespoke, limited-time collections of Magic: The Gathering cards featuring artists and IP in ways that have never been part of the game’s history before. From Street Fighter to Stranger Things, and Jaws to The Office, Secret Lair has tried to offer something for everyone, Magic…

Two More Free Master Chief Skins Up For Grabs In Halo: Campaign Evolved

In a post on Twitter/X, the official Halo account shared a redemption code for the Sandstone Ancient armour style. It’s a much more understated look than the Fanta one, and it’s completely free, so why not add it to your collection. Early Access for Halo: Campaign Evolved is now available for all platforms! As a…

Halo remake reviews totter as fans lament the 3 horsemen of 2026 game releases: Bugs, pointless logins, and duff servers

The Halo remake has released for those who forked out for the advance access version, and they’re not thrilled with what they’ve got. At time of writing, Halo: Campaign Evolved is sitting at a humdrum 68% Mixed rating in the Steam user review scores—a mere 2% off the score given to the game by our…

Play Highly Anticipated PS5 Exclusive Action Game for Free Now

PS5 players are reminded that we can play a highly anticipated August 2026 console exclusive action game for free this weekend. Developed by Arc System Works and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls global open beta is live today through Sunday, July 26. PS5 console exclusive action game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls’…

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced trophy guide

A Poxy Bird Bronze Captain your own ship (complete “The Treasure Fleet” main quest). All Hands On Deck Bronze Recruit all officers. Follow “A World Without Gold” to get the last one, Tobias “Deadman” Smith. Among Thieves Bronze Unlock a smuggler’s chest. These are “special chests” that count as location secrets. You’ll find one in…

Carveout 2160 Is An Upcoming Sci-Fi Snowboarding Game That Is Giving Serious SSX Tricky Vibes

There has been a giant SSX Tricky-sized hole in my life for many, many years now, which is why I became immediately interested in developer byteparrot’s Carveout 2160, which I saw a post about on Bluesky this morning. It’s an extreme-action snowboarding game set in Space and is “inspired by SSX, with tricks, combos, and…