Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn Interactive, follows American Simon Ordell as he arrives in the abandoned Scottish seaside town of St. Amelia to uncover mysteries surrounding a tragedy linked to the Chapman Energy Group. The game uses a first-person perspective and a handheld CRTV device that displays enemy locations through different frequencies, creating tension through exploration and avoidance rather than combat.
Sony is reportedly testing a cashback incentive program for digital PS5 game purchases, offering select users wallet credit on games like The Blood of Dawnwalker. The feature, which appears to be in limited US testing, could help offset criticism over the removal of physical media support.
Sony has announced a limited edition PS5 DualSense controller featuring K-pop star Lisa, available October 30 with pre-orders starting October 2. The controller features Lisa's signature design elements on a Chroma Pearl shell and costs $84.99, alongside a merchandise collaboration collection launching in October.
Hideo Kojima stated he hasn't decided whether Physint will release on PS5 or use Sony's Decima engine following Xbox's acquisition of the project from Sony in June. Kojima is exploring multiple engine options, including Unreal Engine 5, and noted that platform decisions will be announced later by Xbox.
Sony has quietly rolled out a PlayStation Store rewards program offering limited-time Wallet Credit with select game purchases on PS5, with players receiving $10 credits after buying titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker. The scheme appears linked to a mysterious Wallet Credits app that surfaced in February 2026, though Sony has not formally announced the initiative.
A graphics comparison video shows Stellar Blade running on Nintendo Switch 2 versus PS5, with the Switch 2 version targeting 60 FPS but experiencing occasional frame drops. Shift Up made visual adjustments including changes to level of detail, shadows, reflections, and water effects to optimize the game for Nintendo Switch 2, launching November 5, 2026.
Remedy Entertainment's Control: Resonant has received strong reviews with a Metacritic score of 84 on PS5 and 83 on PC, matching the original game's critical reception. While it could contend for Game of the Year, several other recent titles have scored slightly higher, and the game's single negative review from a non-gaming outlet has sparked debate about review scoring methodology.