Sony increases prices for refurbished PS5 slims by $100 — PS5 Fortnite bundle is out of stock, marking the end of new $399 consoles

Sony increased prices for refurbished PlayStation 5 Slim consoles, following its move last month to make brand-new models more expensive.

With Saros, Housemarque makes a case for doing next-gen games differently
With Saros, Housemarque makes a case for doing next-gen games differently

It is generally frowned upon to care too much about appearances. We have a lot of little aphorisms discouraging this – books and their covers, beauty being skin deep, style over substance, that sort of thing. Vanity is a risk. Should one put a disproportionate effort into how a thing looks, then said work may […]

Sony confirms PS4 and PS5 digital games don’t require an online check-in every 30 days — new DRM policy only checks once for license to combat against refund scams

The supposed new DRM policy surrounding digital PS4 and PS5 games has been finally debunked by Sony. You don’t need to check-in online every 30 days for your games to still be playable, rather, only one check-in is require…

Sony patent hints at a game system that adjusts difficulty based on how badly you suck at it

A newly surfaced Sony patent outlines an AI system that could monitor player emotions and dynamically adjust game difficulty in real-time.

PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game

Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. Users reported that the system’s latest updates seemingly introduced a requirement to go online once every 30 days to validate game licenses, but Sony now says this is false. […]

Saros reminded me how great the DualSense can be
Saros reminded me how great the DualSense can be

The DualSense controller was one of Sony’s main selling points for the PS5. Beyond things like a striking new design and adaptive triggers, the controller’s haptic feedback offered genuinely cool new experiences for games. Rumble effects had been around for decades at that point, but the DualSense offered something very different: I’m still blown away […]

Your PS5 can now transform into a Linux PC
Your PS5 can now transform into a Linux PC

A developer has created a method to get Linux running on some versions of Sony’s PlayStation 5 console. Andy Nguyen previously showed off a ported version of Ubuntu running PC games on a PS5 last month, and he’s now published the installation steps on GitHub this week. This is a soft mod, so it won’t […]

PlayStation’s new 30-day DRM check is a step backwards for gamers

A 30-day online DRM check for PlayStation digital games is sparking backlash, with players worried about losing access to purchased titles if they stay offline.

Sony rolls out 30-day online DRM check-in for PlayStation digital games — players could temporarily lose access if they don’t keep their consoles online

PS4 and PS5 consoles are now apparently subject to a new DRM policy requiring users to check-in online every 30 days to maintain access.

‘Please be fake’ — PlayStation fans panic as Sony seemingly introduces ridiculous new ’30-day license check’ on digital games

Sony is under fire yet again in 2026, but it’s not due to increasing PlayStation hardware prices, but rather a new rumored DRM measure.