As part of Sony's newly published Corporate Report for 2025, the company disclosed new information and updates on all of its business units, including the PlayStation division. One part of the report that stands out is Sony re-stating its commitment to live-service games despite some stumbles and issues in recent times.

In the document, Sony said the company "continues to cultivate its live services expertise," citing games like MLB The Show, Helldivers 2, Gran Turismo, and Destiny 2 as examples.

Sony also called out one title that will be important to the company's live-service business going forward: Bungie's Marathon. The game was recently delayed indefinitely and has been caught up in stolen art claims. The document does not mention any other upcoming live-service games, however, including the reportedly troubled Fairgame$.

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Sony has spoken once again about exactly how it is utilizing AI in video game development, which it says allows it to accelerate and streaming the process. The company has already utilized some AI use with Spider-Man 2 and even tested some models using Horizon Zero Dawn's Aloy. However, Sony believes AI should support creativity, not replace it, according to its own mission statement about its own AI tool called Enterprise LLM, which helps employees across the company use AI safely.

According to its 2025 corporate report, since 2023, over 50,000 people in 210 different teams have started using this system. Employees are using it not just for chat or writing help, but also by connecting it directly to their daily work tools. So far, Sony has tested more than 300 AI projects, with over 50 now part of regular work routines.

To make sure AI is used safely, Sony is also working closely with teams that focus on legal issues, privacy, and ethics. In the process, clearer rules are being created for how AI should be used, especially to avoid problems like copying music or other content without permission. The company is also using AI to help protect creators' work by building systems that can detect if something has been stolen or used without approval. At the same time, Sony is using AI to make older movies sound better and to improve picture quality on the PS5 with new upscaling tech.

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EA's long-awaited Skate revival is launching this week in early access, but when exactly can you start playing? Developer Full Circle has now published the global launch times so you can hop in precisely when the servers go live on September 16 (or September 17 depending on where you live).

The original Skate came out in 2007, with sequels Skate 2 and Skate 3 arriving in 2009 and 2010, respectively. A mobile game, Skate It, launched in 2008. The franchise went dormant for more than a decade before EA announce a new Skate, simply called Skate, in 2020.

Skate global release times

September 16

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Rematch Elite Edition

$40 | Releases November 14

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EA Sports FC 26 might be the most popular soccer (er, football) game on the horizon, but it's not the only one you can look forward to later this year. After launching digitally earlier this year, the 5v5 online multiplayer soccer game Rematch is getting a physical Elite Edition release on November 14 for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Developed by Slocap, the same studio responsible for Sifu and Absolver, Rematch takes a truly unique approach to the sport, and it's proven to be popular with fans seeking a fun alternative to the EA Sports FC series. Preorders for the PS5 physical Rematch Elite Edition are now available for $40 at Amazon; Xbox and PC physical edition preorders should also be available soon. While there are currently no preorder bonuses, it does come loaded with additional in-game content, which we've detailed below.

Rematch Elite Edition $40 | Releases November 14

The physical Rematch Elite Edition includes a physical copy of the game, plus a bundle of in-game extras. Here's a look at what's included:

• Base game
• Captain Pass Upgrade Ticket (x2)
• Blazon Player Background and Title
• Blazon Buckler Tank Top
• Blazon Pattern for Top and Bottom clothes
• Blazon Jewel Set
• Glitcher Trainers
• Blazon Augmented Reality Cage
• Blazon Cap

As mentioned above, Amazon currently only has preorders available for the PS5 edition, though Xbox and PC physical preorders should be available soon.

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Rematch is also available now in multiple digital versions for PS5, Xbox, and PC via Steam, including a $30 standard edition, $40 Rematch Pro Edition, and a digital version of the Elite Edition for $40. That means that the new physical Elite Edition is $10 than the digital version and includes the same content. However, PC players can snag a discount on all three versions if they grab the game through Fanatical. With Fanatical's discounts, the PC standard edition is just $25.79 (was $30), the Pro Edition is $34.39 (was $40), and the Elite Edition is $43 (was $50). Games purchased from Fanatical are delivered as official Steam keys.

Rematch Deals at Fanatical (Steam)

• Rematch standard edition -- $27.79 ($30)
• Rematch Pro Edition -- $34.39 ($40)
• Rematch Elite Edition -- $43 ($50)

Rematch Elite Edition's fast-paced and arcade-style gameplay differs from other soccer video games, such as EA Sports FC. Only five players field the pitch per team, and there are no fouls, offsides, or out of bounds. In fact, each pitch is enclosed in invisible walls that players can bounce the ball off of, making for a totally unique take on the popular sport. Our Rematch review gave Rematch a 7/10, highlighting its unique skill-based gameplay, satisfying shooting mechanics, and the need for teamwork to win a match. "It's a different kind of football game, yet it's intuitive, and the allure of improving your skill level is captivating," wrote critic Richard Wakeling.

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The era of "simulator" games continues, as Skyhook Games has announced Lawn Mowing Simulator 2--and there is a key change to be aware of right away.

Self-publishing

After Skyhook worked with Curve Games on the successful original game, Skyhook and Curve have parted ways for the sequel. Skyhook will self-publish Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, which means the developer itself takes all the risk--"which is scary"--but also gets "complete ownership of the project and control over the direction we take."

"We're sure that many of you will have a sense that the video games industry is in a tough spot right now, and you're not wrong. There are a lot of games being cancelled and jobs being lost--and in some ways that makes our decision to self-publish even more terrifying," the developer said.

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Tony Hawk's Underground just got a (very short) remake, but not in the way that you were thinking. On social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk posted the intro clip for the game, but this time, he stood in for the player-created main character as he interacted with the greatest villain in video games, Eric Sparrow.

So what was the occasion? According to Hawk in the text for the video, this was his way of spreading a little joy and celebrating National Video Games Day. The video also had a "not a THUG promo" in its title, dashing any hopes for a remaster.

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While the video is a fun reminder of THUG, don't expect it to be a teaser for an eventual remake of the cult-classic skateboarding game from 2003. Hawk himself has said in the past that he'd love to see it remastered, but ultimately, it's not up to him to make that call.

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Microsoft is testing a new way to access Task View on Windows 11 with an Xbox controller. By long pressing the Xbox button on a PC, Task View will appear, allowing users to switch between say a game and Discord, for example.

This Xbox controller change is only available in preview builds on Windows 11, according to Microsoft. The tweak won't change other functionality with the Xbox button, such as a short press for the Game Bar and holding it to turn off the controller.

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Battlefield Studios has reiterated that the plan for Battlefield 6's cosmetics is to remain "gritty" and "grounded" as opposed to embracing more wacky and weird skins that games like Call of Duty and Fortnite are known for.

Technical director Christian Buhl and senior console combat designer Matthew Nickerson recently elaborated on these points in an interview with IGN. Asked to respond to Activision's recent announcement about how Black Ops 6's weird skins won't move to Black Ops 7, Buhl said, "I think we're really happy with where we are. We want to be a gritty, realistic shooter."

Buhl went on to say any game is free to "be whatever they want to be," saying Fortnite is a "pretty good" game with its "goofy" skins.

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GTA 6 is expected to have an enormous launch in May 2026, and a newly spotted job ad at developer Rockstar Games says it could be "the largest game launch in history."

The job ad for a lead software engineer of data engineering mentions the position falls under the "online services" division at Rockstar Games in the office in New York City. The successful candidate will help Rockstar's team manage what is expected to be, in its own words, a record-breaking launch.

"With the continued growth of Grand Theft Auto Online and the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6, the successful candidate will lead both the evolution and operation of the data platform supporting what will be the largest game launch in history, ensuring it scales to deliver an exceptional experience for millions of players worldwide," the job ad states (via PC Gamer).

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The Long Walk Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)

$35 | Amazon Exclusive

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Stephen King - The Long Walk - First Hardcover Edition

$29 | Releases October 7

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Amazon has opened preorders for an exclusive 4K Blu-ray edition of The Long Walk. Priced at $35, The Long Walk Limited Edition Steelbook is currently the No. 1 best-selling movie on Amazon. Considering the low price, the film's popularity, and the cool interactive artwork featuring Mark Hamill, Stephen King fans may want to secure their preorder soon. It wouldn't be surprising if The Long Walk's Steelbook Edition sold out. It's also possible the price will jump, as the 4K Steelbook is currently five bucks cheaper than the 1080p Blu-ray edition.

The dystopian thriller is one of the highest-rated Stephen King movie adaptations of all time from a critical perspective. At the time of writing, The Long Walk holds a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by JT Mollner, The Long Walk's ensemble cast includes Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill, among others.

The Long Walk Limited Edition Steelbook | Amazon Exclusive

The Long Walk is the third King adaptation to hit theaters in 2025, and the first of the three with a Steelbook Edition. Speaking of firsts, you can also preorder the first standalone hardcover edition of the 1979 novel at Amazon. Take a closer look at physical editions of the new adaptation and the classic King novel below.

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Borderlands 4 hasn't exactly been off to a flying start. While it's already developed a healthy playerbase, Steam reviews have not been so hot, primarily due to the game's performance issues. But it's not just PC players that are having trouble, as many players on console have been clamouring for a field-of-view slider option. And based on a recent tweet, it looks like such an option might be on the way.

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford shared a poll over the weekend on his personal X account asking console players about including a FOV setting. He noted that there are "some dreams" he has "where an FOV setting might affect fairness," but also said he couldn't talk about that. It seems like that didn't matter to most folks though, as the top rated result in the poll was "FOV slider or GTFO!" Following that, a post from the official Borderlands X account was shared essentially confirming that the devs will be looking into adding that in as an option.

"Vault Hunters! We have heard your feedback on FOV (Field of View) sliders on console," reads the post. "The team is currently exploring how to bring these sliders to both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions. We will continue to read your feedback & prioritize game updates with your experience in mind. Thanks all!"

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives this November, and it includes another year of Treyarch's Zombies mode. Black Ops 7 adds the addition of a "Wonder Vehicle" for Zombies, and some fans have already spotted a real-life version of this new vehicle that's being created.

As previously reported by CharlieIntel, fans with a keen eye have spotted the Black Ops 7 Wonder Vehicle in the background of Mizkif's IRL stream. The stream took place at West Coast Customs, which is the California-based auto shop famous for customizing cars for celebrities and major brands.

An IRL version of the Black Ops 7 Wonder Vehicle was spotted in background of Mizkif IRL stream that took place at West Coast Customs pic.twitter.com/UE1cqhCScZ

— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) September 12, 2025

As seen in the image above, the vehicle at West Coast Customs features the same design as the front end of the Wonder Vehicle we were shown during an early Black Ops 7 preview at Treyarch's studio. It has three demonic mouths coming out of the front grill, which look very similar to the mouths of the Abomination enemy-type in Zombies.

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Borderlands 4 places a bigger emphasis on buildcrafting the perfect Vault Hunter, and as many players have discovered, there's plenty of potential to create some truly broken builds in the game. This has led to some fears about an imminent nerf coming--especially to Vex, the witchy Siren who is capable of dishing out some truly ludicrous damage--but Gearbox says it won't "knee-jerk react" to what it sees from the Borderlands fandom, unless it poses a risk to the stability of the game.

"Chill guys, we're not going to knee-jerk react to anything," Borderlands 4 creative director Graame Timmins wrote on X/Twitter, in response to a video showing off how quickly Vex can melt a boss down to scrap metal with the right gear and skills equipped. "That said, this looks like a bug we fixed with Harlow and Rafa prior to launch that could recursively cause damage it and actually crashed the game and/or froze the UI. Going to investigate, could be legit stability problem."

With action-RPGs, it's not uncommon for players to discover character builds that do a little too much damage than initially intended. For example, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 players leveraged the power of the Stendhal build to wipe the floor with enemies until developer Sandfall Interactive toned down the damage, and Bungie has nerfed numerous Guardian builds over the years, much to the annoyance of the game's fanbase. Borderlands has often been an exception to that school of thought, as players have discovered killer combos between weapons, gear, and skills that have helped them overcome tough fights. These have rarely been patched, as additional difficulty modes have helped keep players on their toes instead.

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There are so many great co-op experiences to be had right now that my biggest issue isn't finding something to play with my wife or kids, it's finding enough time to play them all. But I'm glad I made the time for Lego Voyagers, because it's the sort of game that is immediately, obviously special, and culminates in a beautiful final few minutes that made my kids and me care deeply for a simple pair of Lego bricks.

Lego Voyagers is a two-player co-op game, so there's no solo mode, nor can you pair up with a bot partner. Played online or--even better--with two players sharing a couch, the game takes only about four hours to go through. But that's time very well spent, I can tell you, after having played it with my daughter and son at different times.

Lego Voyagers stars two minuscule Lego bricks. Both nameless, they're each personified only by their single googly-eye sticker, as well as their different colors; one is blue, the other is red. The simple, wordless story is nonetheless affecting. As the pair live out their lives as neighbors and buddies atop a small island built of Lego bricks, a rocket in the distance can be seen taking off, awakening in them a passion for science and space travel. Heading off from home, the pair go on an adventure to explore this passion together.

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Last night's Primetime Emmy Awards show was a celebration of the best that TV had to offer, and while numerous shows were recognized for their excellence, The Last of Us wasn't one of them. The second season of the HBO Max series was nominated for several awards--Best Drama Series, Best Actor in a drama series, and Best Actress in a drama series--and while it did win the award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a one-hour comedy or drama series at the non-televised Creative Arts Emmys last week, it was overshadowed during the Primetime awards ceremony.

The Last of Us was the first live-action video game adaptation to be nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards, winning eight Emmys out of its 24 nominations, including Outstanding Guest Actor for Nick Offerman. This year, The Last of Us walked away empty-handed, as The Studio scooped four awards, The Pitt won three Emmys, and two months after its cancellation, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won best talk series. The Penguin's Cristin Milloti won best actress in a limited or anthology series or movie, and Dan Gilroy took home the Emmy for best writing in a drama series for his work on Star Wars: Andor.

The second season of The Last of Us wasn't nominated for any writing or directing episodes, but Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann still praised the cast and crew of the series after the nominations were first revealed. The confirmed third season of The Last of Us is also in development, and it'll focus on Abby when it eventually arrives. In case you missed it, you can catch up on all the winners from last night in the list below:

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Mega Man fans haven't seen Capcom's iconic hero in his own game since since Mega Man 11 in 2018, but the franchise hasn't been forgotten. 2026 will mark the 20th anniversary of the Mega Man Star Force games, and Capcom is celebrating by bringing all seven titles together in the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection.

In 2006, Mega Man Star Force was the follow-up to the Mega Man Battle Network games. Star Force introduced players to a young boy named Geo Stelar who became a new Mega Man after merging with an alien, Omega-Xis, two hundred years after the final Battle Network game. Their adventures unfolded in seven action-RPG games before concluding in Mega Man Star Force 3: Red Joker in 2008.

The seven Star Force games in the Legacy Collection are listed below:

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Battlefield 6 has largely been well-received during its beta test, but some players have been very adamant that the game should avoid the "Fortnitification" that the Call of Duty franchise has embraced. Battlefield Studios head Vince Zampella has previously said that Battlefield 6 will "stay true to Battlefield." However, a leaked Battlefield 6 skin has some players eager to send EA a message that they won't welcome similar outfits in the game.

Even if you don't think this looks too flashy or over the top, the community needs to push back against skins like these. EA with push cosmetics as far as we let them and we shouldn't wait 'til they try adding Santa before they are deterred by community backlash.
byu/SpiritualBacon inBattlefield

The lime green on black look isn't nearly as cartoonish as the Beavis and Butt-Head or American Dad skins in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. But assuming it's real, it does seem to veer away from the realistic military skins that some Battlefield fans prefer. The poster, SpirtualBacon, suggested that fans should voice their opinions about that now before EA doubles down on something even more outlandish.

This is a concern that's come up among Battlefield players before, but any movement to keep the game crossover free may not get much traction because selling CoD skins has proven to be very lucrative for Activision. EA has never been the kind of company to leave potential revenue on the table, although there aren't currently any announced plans for Battlefield 6 crossovers or collaborations.

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It's been over two years since The Witcher Season 3 dropped on Netflix, which also marked Henry Cavill's departure from the series. Now, Netflix has dropped a teaser for The Witcher Season 4, including a first look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, the role previously portrayed by Cavill. Netflix also set the show's return date for October 30.

The teaser doesn't give us a good look at Geralt's companions, but it does depict his battle with a Wraith. It's hard to kill a creature that's largely intangible, but Geralt does have a way with dispatching monsters.

Story details about the new season have yet to be disclosed, but we do know that Geralt, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) have been separated from each other. For now, it appears that all three of them are on solo journeys. But they'll almost certainly find their way back together at some point in the season.

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