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ShadPS4 v0.16.0 Drops Biggest PS4 Emulator Update Yet With Big Picture and Multiplayer
ShadPS4 v0.16.0 is the biggest PlayStation 4 emulator update yet, adding Big Picture Mode, local multiplayer, Vulkan fixes, and OpenAL audio.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-05
MARVEL Tokon Gets Doctor Doom as Arc System Works Reveals Japanese Voice Cast
Arc System Works reveals Doctor Doom for MARVEL Tokon with Japanese voice cast, adding to the Knights of Doom roster ahead of August 2026 launch.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-05
Valve Confirms Steam Machine and Steam Frame Ship This Summer
Valve confirms the Steam Machine desktop PC and Steam Frame VR headset are both shipping this summer, with the Verified program expanding beyond the Steam Deck.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-04
Silent Hill: Townfall drops new gameplay and locks September 24 launch
Silent Hill: Townfall launches September 24 on PS5 with new gameplay showing narrative puzzles, a nurse named Zoe, and deep DualSense features.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-04
PlayerUnknown Productions halts Go Wayback, lays off staff as funding runs dry
PlayerUnknown Productions halts Prologue: Go Wayback development, lays off staff. The PUBG creator's studio restructures as personal funding limits are reached.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-04
Donkey Kong 64 Finally Hits Switch Online and the Expansion Pak Circle Is Complete
Nintendo drops Donkey Kong 64 onto Switch Online Expansion Pack, bringing the N64's most ambitious platformer with all five playable Kongs to modern hardware
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-04
Bancho the Chef turns Dave the Diver's fan favorite into a PS5 headliner
Mintrocket revealed Bancho the Chef for PS5, a 2004 prequel to Dave the Diver that mixes cooking, RPG, and adventure with wishlist pages live.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-03
Summer Game Fest is 48 hours away and the schedule is stacked
Geoff Keighley says Summer Game Fest goes live Friday with new announcements, surprise guests, and a schedule already stacking up fast for fans.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-03
Stuntman: Hollywood brings PS2 stunt chaos back to PS5 with movie cars
Stuntman: Hollywood is back on PS5 with Fast & Furious, Back to the Future, Knight Rider, and more. Saber Interactive is leaning into stunt chaos.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-03
Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo goes live ahead of September 25 launch
Capcom has put the Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo live on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic while locking a September 25, 2026 release date.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-03
Xbox's June Indie Selects is stacked and the label is stretched today
Xbox's June Indie Selects spotlights Wax Heads, Invincible VS, Directive 8020, Dungeon Clawler, Until Then, and Adorable Adventures for June 2026.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-03
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Ace Combat 8 gets an October 2 date and a giant land battleship
Ace Combat 8 finally has an October 2 date on PS5, plus Deluxe Edition early access and a Land Battleship boss that looks gloriously stupid.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-02
God of War Laufey puts Faye in the lead for the next mainline game
PlayStation revealed God of War Laufey with Faye in the lead, first gameplay details, an Everywhen setting, and a PS5 wishlist page today on PlayStation Blog.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-02
Marathon Deluxe Edition price glitch hit $14 on PSN, then vanished
A PSN store glitch briefly dropped Marathon Deluxe Edition to $14 through a trial upgrade path before Sony pulled the offer and reset the page.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-02
PlayStation Plus June games go live with Grounded, Darktide, and Brawl 2
PlayStation Plus June games are live with Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All Star Brawl 2, and Warhammer 40,000 Darktide, with FC 26 through June 16.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-02
Toy Story 3 Complete Edition and Retro Roundup get separate release dates
Atari and Digital Eclipse are reviving Toy Story 3 Complete Edition and Retro Roundup, with digital editions on Oct. 8 and the physical pack on Oct. 15.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-02
Geoff Keighley and Lucy James launch lookingfor.game newsletter
Geoff Keighley and Lucy James launch lookingfor.game, a weekly newsletter for upcoming PC games, demo codes, and playtesting opportunities.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Tell Me Why is free on Xbox and Steam for Pride Month
Tell Me Why is free on Xbox and Steam for June. The Dontnod adventure returns as a Pride Month giveaway, and you can keep it if you claim it now.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Sony details FlexStrike fight stick, PS5 monitor, and Pulse Elevate
Sony is launching FlexStrike, a 27 inch PS5 monitor, and Pulse Elevate speakers with clear dates, prices, and a real desk setup pitch for PlayStation fans.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered drops to $4.99 on PSN and $4.46 on PC
Wario64 spotted Valkyria Chronicles Remastered at $4.99 on PSN and $4.46 on PC, and the sale runs through June 11 for Sega's tactics RPG classic.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Day of the Devs sets June 5 Summer Game Fest showcase with 20 games
Day of the Devs says its Summer Game Fest edition lands June 5 at 4 pm PT with 20 games, 10 premieres, and fresh indie reveals.
CriticalPixel · 2026-06-01
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell is 50 percent off on GOG until June 2
GOG has Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell at $4.99 through June 2, with Preservation Program updates, Windows 11 support, and the mission pack included.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31
Destiny 2 final update on June 9 revives a huge stack of old guns
Bungie's June 9 final Destiny 2 update turns the end into a real sendoff, with weapon revives, activity overhauls, and more reasons to log in.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on Xbox Series and Switch 2 on June 3
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth hits Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 on June 3. Square Enix ends the PS5 exclusivity window for one of 2024's best JRPGs.
CriticalPixel · 2026-05-31