Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed the first details on the PlayStation 5 controller, which is set to feature haptic feedback, “adaptive” triggers and more. In a newly-publishedWiredarticle, the platform holder revealed more details on its next-generation console, which it confirmed will be calledPlayStation 5and release at the end of 2020. [UPDATE:ASony Interactive Entertainment(SIE) patent has revealed images of what could be thePS5 controller.] UPDATE 07/04:Sony has officially unveiledPS5‘s DualSense controller, which it calls “a radical departure” from its previous DualShock pads....

Sony has introduced free game trials to PlayStation 5. In an email sent toPS5users on Friday, the platform holder announced thatDeath Stranding: Directors Cut andSackboy: A Big Adventurecan now be downloaded for free and played for several hours. The game trials are available via thePlayStationStore until October 28 and the time limit begins when players begin their download, so those with faster connections will get more time with the games than others....

Sony has shared more information about its upcoming Astro Bot platformer, including details on its size and microtransactions. Astro Botwas announced during aState of Playpresentation last week. Set for release on September 6, the game puts the titular hero in his first ever full-sized non-VR adventure. In a FAQ on the game’s website,Sonyconfirms that the game will be significantly larger thanAstro’s Playroom, the free game included with everyPS5console which took around three hours to beat....

Crystal Dynamics has filed a DMCA request via Patreon to Last Stand Media after hosts on one of its podcasts read out a script which is reportedly being used to cast actors for the next Tomb Raider game. The script,which was widely reported on,was featured in an episode of the Sacred Symbols podcast. According to host Colin Moriarty, he was contacted by Patreon and asked to remove the offending material, or risk being suspended from the platform....

Star Wars Hunters will be released for PC in 2025, it’s been announced. ASteamplaytest will be held from December 13-16, ahead of its Early Access release on July 18, 2025. Developed by Zynga’s NaturalMotion studio and published byTake-Two-owned Zynga, Star Wars Hunters is a free-to-play, squad-based arena combat game. Announced in February 2021 and originally planned for release later the same year, it was finally released forNintendo Switch,iOSandAndroiddevicesin June 2024 following several delays....

Stellar Blade has achieved Metacritic’s highest user score of 2024 so far. The game has a9.2 user ratingfrom 1,899 ratings, the highest for any game with a significant amount of ratings (there are a few games with higher scores, but fewer than five ratings.) For comparison,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthmanaged a 9.0 user score from 3350 ratings,Helldivers 2earned an 8.2 from 1558 ratings, andPersona 3 Reloadachieved a score of 8.5 from 645 ratings....

The producer of the Super Mario movie has stated that the film is now 75% complete. Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri took part in an onstage discussion at the CineEurope trade event in Barcelona, where the topic of the Mario film was raised. In particular, Meledandri discussed the casting of Chris Pratt as Mario, a move that has been considered controversial among some fans of the franchise. “Chris was cast because we felt he could give a great performance as Mario,” Meledandri said, according toVariety....

An Italian retailer has seemingly leaked the release date for the Battlefield 2042 beta. According to a listing onMedia World, the beta will take place between September 6-11. VGC has askedElectronic Artsfor comment on its authenticity. A promotional image in the listing reads (in Italian): “Pre-order this product by September 3 and you will receive access to the early beta of the game from September 6 to September 11.”...

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available now. The remaster, which has been fully rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, features a total graphical revamp, along with changes to the audio and gameplay. “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered modernises the 2006 Game of the Year with all-new stunning visuals and refined gameplay,” reads the game’s description. “Every single asset in the game was recreated from scratch,” claims developerVirtuos. The game will also feature completely reanimated lip syncing, based on the game’s original performance capture data....

Electronic Arts will release the first gameplay trailer for the Dead Space remake on Tuesday. The trailer, which will be viewable via the YouTube video embedded above, is set to be published on October 4 at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST. EAannounced that it was working on a Dead Space remakewith a short teaser trailer in July 2021. Dead Space remake Guides: Dead Space Marker Fragment locations: How to get the alternate ending|Fix the Comms Array solution...

The new RPG due to be announced by Sega at the Tokyo Game Show has been confirmed to be a mobile game. Segahas launched ateaser sitefor the game, which is accompanied by a teaser trailer. Although the website doesn’t specifically mention mobile anywhere, the trailer has a Japanese voiceover that refers to smartphones at one point. According to the voiceover, the game will feel more like traditional pen-and-paper RPGs, where the player will be given more freedom to create their own story....

London’s pop-up Pokémon Center will return in August, The Pokémon Company has announced. “ThePokémonCenter Pop-Up Store is coming to the Pokémon World Championships at ExCeL London from August 17–21!” it said on Twitter. “The store features exclusive merch, photo opportunities, themed areas, advance timeslot reservations and a virtual queuing system for walk-ups.” The Pokémon Center Pop-Up Store is coming to the Pokémon World Championships at ExCeL London from August 17–21!...

Portal: Companion Collection, a two-game compilation of Valve’s puzzle FPS, will release for Nintendo Switch today, the company has announced. Developed in co-operation withNvidiaLightspeed Studios, the Companion Collection costs $19.99 / £13.49. According toValve, the Switch version runs at 60 frames per second, at “up to full HD resolution”. “We’re excited to be able to introduceNintendo Switchplayers to the world of Portal,” said Steve Singer,Nintendoof America’s senior vice president of publisher and developer relations....