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Best PS5 games: the 28 top PlayStation 5 titles to play in 2026
By Rob Dwiar last updated
If you're looking for the best PS5 games right now, you can't go wrong with these essential picks. Here's the 28 top titles available on the platform.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, February 12 (game #977)
By Johnny Dee published
Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

Konami announces a new Silent Hill Transmission showcase and, curiously, it's right after tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play
By Rhys Wood published
There's a Silent Hill Transmission showcase happening tomorrow, meaning we've got a double bill of presentations alongside PlayStation's State of Play.

No, a Resident Evil 5 remake isn't likely to show up in tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play — that ESRB rating has been there for at least a year
By Dashiell Wood published
Despite recent rumors, a Resident Evil 5 remake reveal isn't likely tomorrow.

'There is varied interest in different crafts at Remedy into investigating these AI tools', says Remedy interim CEO, but confirms Control Resonant 'does not use generative AI content at all'
By Demi Williams published
Control Resonant does not utilize generative AI, however, Remedy interim CEO Markus Mäki has confirmed that there is interest in the tech at the company.
Latest Reviews

Romeo is a Dead Man review: come for the fantastic action, stay for the history of Manchester United strikers (no, seriously)
By Rhys Wood published
Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.

Mario Tennis Fever review: new rackets make the court as frantic as a Mario Kart race
By Alan Wen published
Serve it up

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties review: the series' most divisive title, reborn
By Harry Padoan published
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties supplies cathartic combat and a whole lot of new content, but can it live up to the high standards that RGG Studio set with its previous remakes?

DXRacer Martian Pro review: all gaming chairs need a built-in heater like this one
By Hamish Hector published
The DXRacer Martian Pro is a tech-filled gaming chair that offers worthwhile comfort upgrades.
PC Gaming

'There is varied interest in different crafts at Remedy into investigating these AI tools', says Remedy interim CEO, but confirms Control Resonant 'does not use generative AI content at all'
By Demi Williams published
Control Resonant does not utilize generative AI, however, Remedy interim CEO Markus Mäki has confirmed that there is interest in the tech at the company.

'We are currently at work on a large scale expansion' — Monster Hunter Wilds producer teases major update that will be revealed this summer
By Demi Williams published
Monster Hunter Wilds producer Ryozo Tsujimoto has confirmed that a "large-scale" expansion is in development for the game.

Romeo is a Dead Man review: come for the fantastic action, stay for the history of Manchester United strikers (no, seriously)
By Rhys Wood published
Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.

A modder has created a Witcher 4 prequel quest starring Ciri before The Witcher 4 has even released — but you might have some trouble running it
By Demi Williams published
A modder has released a new Witcher 3 questline that acts as a prelude to The Witcher 4 and stars Ciri, and it took them approximately 800 hours to create.

Riot Games lays off roughly half of its 2XKO development team despite the relative success of the free-to-play fighting game's launch
By Rhys Wood published
2XKO's development team has been slashed in half despite launch success: 'overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term'.
Nintendo

Pokémon Pokopia is the game every Pokémon fan has been begging for, but you’re dead wrong if you think it’s just an Animal Crossing clone
By Josephine Watson published
Gen-Z slang, post-apocalyptic destruction, and multiplayer madness make Pokémon Pokopia the best demo I’ve played this year

Mario Tennis Fever review: new rackets make the court as frantic as a Mario Kart race
By Alan Wen published
Serve it up

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties review: the series' most divisive title, reborn
By Harry Padoan published
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties supplies cathartic combat and a whole lot of new content, but can it live up to the high standards that RGG Studio set with its previous remakes?

Seeing BAFTA-winning game music live was an experience I think any gaming fan would love
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
The BAFTA Games in Concert blew me away, and nearly brought a tear to my eye
Playstation

Cloud gaming on TVs suddenly looks like the future thanks to big changes
By Max Slater-Robins published
With 4K 120Hz arriving on TV cloud gaming and hardware prices rising, maybe you don't need an Xbox or PS5 any more.

Konami announces a new Silent Hill Transmission showcase and, curiously, it's right after tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play
By Rhys Wood published
There's a Silent Hill Transmission showcase happening tomorrow, meaning we've got a double bill of presentations alongside PlayStation's State of Play.

No, a Resident Evil 5 remake isn't likely to show up in tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play — that ESRB rating has been there for at least a year
By Dashiell Wood published
Despite recent rumors, a Resident Evil 5 remake reveal isn't likely tomorrow.

The Until Dawn developer's next game, Directive 8020, just got a release date at long last
By Dashiell Wood published
A new Directive 8020 trailer has arrived, with the survival horror game now available to pre-order.

Romeo is a Dead Man review: come for the fantastic action, stay for the history of Manchester United strikers (no, seriously)
By Rhys Wood published
Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.

Riot Games lays off roughly half of its 2XKO development team despite the relative success of the free-to-play fighting game's launch
By Rhys Wood published
2XKO's development team has been slashed in half despite launch success: 'overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term'.
Xbox

Cloud gaming on TVs suddenly looks like the future thanks to big changes
By Max Slater-Robins published
With 4K 120Hz arriving on TV cloud gaming and hardware prices rising, maybe you don't need an Xbox or PS5 any more.

No, a Resident Evil 5 remake isn't likely to show up in tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play — that ESRB rating has been there for at least a year
By Dashiell Wood published
Despite recent rumors, a Resident Evil 5 remake reveal isn't likely tomorrow.

The Until Dawn developer's next game, Directive 8020, just got a release date at long last
By Dashiell Wood published
A new Directive 8020 trailer has arrived, with the survival horror game now available to pre-order.

Romeo is a Dead Man review: come for the fantastic action, stay for the history of Manchester United strikers (no, seriously)
By Rhys Wood published
Romeo is a Dead Man is not perfect, but it is one of the most fascinating action games of recent years.

Riot Games lays off roughly half of its 2XKO development team despite the relative success of the free-to-play fighting game's launch
By Rhys Wood published
2XKO's development team has been slashed in half despite launch success: 'overall momentum hasn’t reached the level needed to support a team of this size long term'.








