Editorial

The June State of Play showered us with various titles from talented developers across the world, featuring new reveals, release dates and extended gameplay demonstrations.

I’ll be blunt. It’s time to get their shit together.

PlayStation’s summer showcase is right around the corner and after months of bad news, this is the perfect opportunity for them to remind us why we should remain invested.

PlayStation’s PS5 era has delivered some brilliant games, but slower first-party releases, failed live-service plans, studio closures, and rising prices have left longtime fans questioning whether Sony can reclaim the magic of the PS4 generation.

After years of identity crises, failed messaging and fan frustration, Xbox in 2026 finally feels like it knows what it wants to be again and under Asha Sharma the rebuild may actually be working.