PlayStation 5 (PS5) stories

Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.

GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.

Saros preview: Housemarque's PS5 exclusive mixes fast-paced gunplay, roguelike death loops and brutal boss fights.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lands on PC with ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and slick visuals, but remains an odd, divisive journey.

LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset delivers premium sound and comfort at AUD $50, with Xbox-friendly controls and broad console support.

Wizards of the Coast and Invoke Studios announce WARLOCK, a dark fantasy Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure for PC, PS5 and Xbox due in 2027.

Konami and Koei Tecmo add Silent Hill f costumes and accessories to Fatal Frame II remake, alongside a 10% Steam bundle discount.

Blue Reflection Quartet to reunite Koei Tecmo and Gust's RPGs with HD upgrades, new story links and the first console release of Sun.

MLB The Show 26 delivers polished baseball action, but stale visuals, missing March to October and a thin World Baseball Classic rollout disappoint.

Starfield lands on PS5 on 8 April, joined by the Terran Armada expansion, Free Lanes update and a broad price cut across editions.

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake scares up smart tweaks and gyro thrills on Switch 2, but creaky 30fps and cut content haunt it.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 brings rich JRPG depth, gorgeous PS5 visuals and turn-based battles, but a steep learning curve and spikes frustrate.

Tales of Berseria Remastered dazzles with fresh features and slick combat, but the blurry, stuttering Switch 2 port lets it down.

My Hero Academia: All's Justice delivers flashy 3v3 PS5 arena brawls and slick visuals, but its confusing, punishing story mode stumbles.

God of War Sons of Sparta reimagines Kratos as a teen in a retro 2.5D slasher, but simplistic combat makes this PS5 prequel stumble.

Nioh 3 evolves Team Ninja's samurai Souls-like with open-world hubs, sharper combat tweaks and daunting depth for PS5 and PC fans.

Ride 6 swaps open worlds for pure two-wheeled thrills, blending exacting physics, stunning bikes and tough racing on Xbox Series X.

Anime souls-like Code Vein II delivers stylish combat and loyal AI partners, but clumsy dodging and no online co-op hold it back.

Fighting Force Collection on Switch 2 revives 32-bit brawling nostalgia, but clunky controls and dated design keep it firmly in the past.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dazzles on Switch 2, trading PS5 polish for handheld brilliance, smart tweaks and superb combat.