October 18, 2026

No Publisher Wanted Outlast. 60 Million Players Later, The Horror Juggernaut Is Doing Just Fine.

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Ask a room full of players to name the scariest game they have ever played and a handful of titles come up again and again. Silent Hill is usually there, along with Resident Evil. Alien Isolation makes the list. One of the Fatal Frame games gets a mention, and the better-informed might add something like Siren. It is a crowded field, which makes Outlast’s success all the more remarkable. According to the current teaser, the game was turned down by publishers before it ever saw release, yet it has since reached sixty million players. A horror juggernaut that no one wanted has, by any measure, done just fine. The rejection is not hard to understand in hindsight. Outlast is brutally intense, built on helplessness rather than empowerment. Players cannot fight back in any meaningful way; they run, hide and survive, relying on a camcorder and its night vision to see through the dark. That... Read More

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October 18, 2026

Sony Has Caused ‘Friction’ Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator

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The shift away from physical media has been one of the most divisive topics in console gaming for years, and PlayStation sits right at the centre of it. The latest voice to enter the conversation is Kutaragi, the creator of the original PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3, who has offered a measured view of a row that has split the community. According to the discussion, Kutaragi comprehends both perspectives of the debate. That even-handed position stands out in a conversation that tends to produce strong opinions on either side, with preservation-minded players on one hand and those who have embraced all-digital convenience on the other. What makes the current mood notable is how low it has fallen. The prevalent feeling regarding PlayStation among dedicated gamers is currently at a significant low, and the report points to a specific cause: the company’s choice to halt the production of disc-based versions of PlayStation titles beginning... Read More

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October 18, 2026

Poll: Are You Hyped for October’s 9 New PS Plus Games?

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Another month, another batch of games heading to PlayStation’s subscription service, and October’s line-up is once again prompting the question subscribers ask every time: is it enough? Nine new titles are arriving to PS Plus Extra and Premium this month, spread across the two higher tiers of the service. Premium sits on top of the stack with access to the widest catalogue, while Extra offers a large rotating library of PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 games without the streaming and classic extras. Because the two tiers serve different appetites, a month’s value often depends on which one you pay for. Premium subscribers tend to look for older and more experimental software alongside the headline additions, while Extra members are usually watching for a big, recognisable game they had not yet bought at full price. On that front, the line-up appears to deliver. The writer singles out Mafia: The Old Country as a rather significant... Read More

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October 18, 2026

Feature: Going Platinum: Stray Is Probably the Only Game I’ve Speedran for a Trophy

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Earning a Platinum trophy is a strange kind of achievement. It carries no material reward and exists outside the game itself, yet for a certain kind of player the completion percentage at the bottom of a profile is a record worth keeping. This ongoing series looks back at the games that finally pushed a Platinum over the line. Entry number 39 is Stray, and the date achieved was 23rd July 2022. The writer describes it as probably the only game they have ever speedran for a trophy, which says something about how a single dangling objective can reshape the way you play. Stray is an unusual candidate for that kind of behaviour. It is a game built around atmosphere as much as challenge, following a stray cat through a densely detailed, neon-lit world. Its appeal lies in mood, exploration and the small, tactile details of moving like an animal, rather than in the combat... Read More

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October 18, 2026

Guide: These 35+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (19th-25th October)

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The release calendar does not slow down for long, and the week of the 19th to the 25th of October is shaping up to be a busy one for PlayStation owners. By the current count, more than 35 games are due across PS5 and PS Plus, which is a lot even by the standards of a crowded autumn. Leading the pack is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, easily the biggest name on the list. The modern warfare sub-series has been one of the franchise’s most reliable draws, and a new entry is always going to dominate the conversation in the week it arrives. If you would rather not wait for the official launch, the campaign can already be experienced in early access, which gives eager players a head start on the story before the wider release. It is not a solo act. Final Fantasy Resonance brings a very different flavour to the schedule,... Read More

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No Publisher Wanted Outlast. 60 Million Players Later, The Horror Juggernaut Is Doing Just Fine.

Sony Has Caused ‘Friction’ Between It and PlayStation Fans Over Disc Mess, Says PS1, PS2, PS3 Creator

Poll: Are You Hyped for October’s 9 New PS Plus Games?

Feature: Going Platinum: Stray Is Probably the Only Game I’ve Speedran for a Trophy

Guide: These 35+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (19th-25th October)

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