VGC and veteran games journalist Jeff Gerstmann report that a new Ape Escape is in development at Evening Star, the studio founded by the team behind Sonic Mania. Gerstmann said the project was barely greenlit and is not close to release, while VGC said Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to revive other dormant franchises via third-party development.
Sony appears to be removing free copies of Mafia 3 from users' PlayStation accounts after the PS4 title was erroneously given away in select territories, including the UK, this week. The PS Store listing for Mafia 3 was pulled while the issue was fixed, and Call of Duty: WWII's page was corrected back to £54.99. It remains unclear whether the free copies will be honoured or revoked.
A new report claims the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 6 won't arrive until January 26, 2027, disputing earlier statements that it would come this year. Playground Games said last month the PS5 version was still due this year but never set a firm date. The report also claims a physical version will be released, though it's unknown if the Premium Edition will come to PlayStation.
Dealabs reports that Forza Horizon 6 will come to PS5 on January 26, 2027, a date it says backs up the delay mentioned by Tom Warren and contradicts Xbox's official line that still pointed to 2026. The PS5 version is said to get a physical disc release the same day, priced at €69.99 in Europe and £59.99 in the UK, matching the Xbox Series version, with a US price expected at $69.99. It is not yet known whether a Premium Edition or early access will be offered on PS5, and an official date announcement is expected this week with pre-orders to follow.
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According to reliable leaker billbil_kun, the PS5 version of Forza Horizon 6 will launch on January 26, 2027, and a physical disc version will also be available. The leak also claims to reveal the PS5 release date, EUR and GBP pricing, whether a physical edition exists, and the announcement window.
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More Sources Say Sony Really Is 'Accepting Game Pitches' on Fan Fave Franchises
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Multiple sources say Sony is accepting game pitches for fan favourite franchises and will fund and publish the projects itself, rather than outsourcing them like its Bandai Namco partnership. People Can Fly is reportedly working on a Killzone remake with original creator Guerrilla involved, while new Ape Escape and Sly Cooper titles are also rumoured. A leaker claims the first wave of this initiative could arrive around the PS6 launch window.
billbil-kun claims Forza Horizon 6 will release on PS5 on January 26, 2027, with a retail disc release. The claim comes via a dealabs report and has not been officially confirmed.
VGC reports, citing multiple sources, that an Ape Escape revival is in development at Evening Star, the team behind Penny's Big Breakaway and Sonic Mania. VGC also says Ape Escape is not the only PlayStation franchise Sony is looking to revive by licensing it to smaller third-party studios.
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Hamster has announced that Console Archives Ripple Island will launch for PS5 and Switch 2 on October 8 for $7.99 / 800 yen. The adventure game was originally released by SUNSOFT in 1988 for an 8-bit home console, with players controlling protagonist Kyle through nine command types to rescue Princess Nasareru. The release includes only the Japanese version, with all in-game text in Japanese.
Jeff Gerstmann and VGC have both heard that Evening Star, the studio behind Sonic Mania, may be working on a new Ape Escape game, which would be the series' first entry in over 15 years since 2011's PlayStation Move Ape Escape. VGC also says Sony is looking to revive other licenses it owns, including Killzone. Gerstmann first heard the Evening Star rumor about eight months ago and remains non-committal on whether it's still in development.
PlayStation Store Player's Choice promo is now live.
Xbox CSO Matthew Ball clarified that reports claiming Xbox has exclusive cloud streaming rights to GTA 6 are incorrect, stating the game will not be streaming exclusively or to PC. He confirmed GTA 6 will launch on Xbox on 19th November. The Verge has since edited its original report, and it remains unclear whether Xbox CEO Asha Sharma misspoke during a townhall or the outlet simply misreported.
A new Ape Escape game is reportedly in development at Evening Star, the studio behind Sonic Mania, according to journalist Jeff Gerstmann and corroborated by VGC sources. Gerstmann said the project appears to have been barely greenlit and is not close to release, with an external studio rather than Team Asobi handling it. Sony is reportedly looking at using third-party studios to revive dormant series, and the last Ape Escape game was PlayStation Move Ape Escape for PS3 in 2010.
VGC reports that the classic PlayStation franchise Ape Escape is set to return in a revival developed by the team behind Sonic Mania, matching an earlier rumor from veteran journalist Jeff Gerstmann. VGC also heard from multiple sources that Ape Escape isn't the only PlayStation franchise Sony is looking to revive by licensing it to smaller third-party studios.
The PlayStation Player's Choice Sale brings nearly 5,000 deals, with plenty priced under $5. Saros, 007 First Light, Fallout 4, and more are included in the promotion.
Five Spider-Man: Brand New Day PSN avatars are available to claim for free. They can be used to customize your PSN profile.
Sony announced Fnatic-inspired finishes for two INZONE gaming-audio products on October 6, 2026: an orange H9 II headset and a Glass Purple E9 variant. The designs are a visual update only, with the H9 II keeping its existing internals and noise cancellation and no team-specific acoustic changes. The report did not confirm special-edition pricing, a release schedule or future products.
GameStop has begun selling pre-owned PS5 Pro consoles for $1,399.99, about 55% above the $899.99 new price. An alleged internal email said the higher used price was intentional, and updated GameStop listings confirmed the increase, with special edition used units listed at $1,499.99. GameStop currently has no new consoles in stock online, and the hike is widely linked to demand expected from Grand Theft Auto 6, due November 19.
Veteran journalist Jeff Gerstmann said on his podcast that a revival of the classic PlayStation franchise Ape Escape is in development at Evening Star, the team behind Sonic Mania, and VGC has heard the same from its own sources. Gerstmann said the game is far from release and is being handled by an external studio rather than Team Asobi. VGC has heard from multiple sources that Ape Escape is not the only dormant PlayStation franchise Sony is looking to revive by licensing it to smaller third-party studios.
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Sony has pulled the PS Store listing for Mafia 3 while it fixes an issue that let players in the UK claim it for free, and it is unclear whether those copies will be honoured or revoked. Call of Duty: WWII's page has also been corrected and now costs £54.99 again. Both games and Mafia 3's DLC had been available at no cost without PS Plus in several countries, while Mafia 3 still shows at $29.99 and Call of Duty: WWII at $59.99 in the US.
Insomniac has released a new Marvel's Wolverine PS5 patch that lets players toggle narrative-related scent trails on and off by pressing R3 during story sequences. The studio said players now have more control over the visibility of Scents, Audio Cues, and Nightmare Roots based on community feedback. The update also fixes some minor crashes and bugs.
Insomniac's Marvel's Wolverine update 1.002.001 lets players toggle story-related scent trails on and off with a Hint button, mapped to R3 by default on PS5. The October 6 patch also gives more control over the visibility of Scents, Audio Cues, and Nightmare Roots, and fixes community-reported crashes and bugs. Insomniac said the change came directly from community feedback.
PlayStation community member RealRadec had his PSN account hacked, with login info including his email changed to lock him out, while the PlayStation support phone line was offline. He got his account back after help from PlayStation podcaster Colin Moriarty, but acknowledged he was only lucky because of his platform and connections. Radec said the problem has been brewing at PlayStation for a long time and that no one deserves to lose their games, DLC, save data, and trophies.
Starting today, Gamestop is listing used PS5 Pro consoles for over $1300 as we head into GTA6 launch and holiday season
The US PS Plus Essential lineup for October has been revealed. It includes F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.
After GameStop updated its store page, used PlayStation 5 Pro units are listed at $1,399.99 for the digital version and $1,499.99 with the disc add-on, roughly 60 to 66 percent above MSRP. Third-party sellers on Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart have raised prices to match. PlayStation's direct-sale store currently shows the PS5 Pro and disc add-on as unavailable, and the piece ties the increase to demand around Grand Theft Auto 6, which is advertised as PS5 Pro Enhanced.
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Nolan North, who voices Nathan Drake, says he would happily return for Uncharted 5 and has been staying in shape in case Sony calls. Sony has not officially announced a new Uncharted project, though reports say a new entry is in production, possibly led by Uncharted: The Lost Legacy director Shaun Escayg. North said a new Uncharted would be one of the biggest game announcements ever if it happens.