Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the permanent discontinuation of the PlayStation Plus app on PC, effective December 10, 2026, after noting that fewer than 0.4 % of Premium subscribers used the feature. The move removes cloud‑streaming capability for PC users but leaves console benefits unchanged. Sony cited a focus on high‑value experiences and did not confirm any price changes for the Premium tier, which also loses PSVR2 game access. The decision reflects a shift in service priorities.

FromSoftware restored the online servers for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls 3 after a two‑week outage caused by security concerns. The company confirmed that the investigation was completed and fixes applied, and normal service resumed on November 11. Players can now resume invasions, co‑ops, and other online features across the Drangleic and Lothric worlds. The brief downtime followed earlier, longer interruptions in 2022, underscoring the studio’s focus on safeguarding player data.

The PS Store is offering a limited‑time discount on IO Interactive’s 007 First Light Deluxe Edition for PS5, reducing the price from $79.99 to $39.99 until November 21, 2026. The bundle includes the base game, four character outfits, a weapon skin, and a Gleaming Pack of gadget skins. Players can try the full game via PS Plus Premium or download a free starter pack. The deal highlights the franchise’s return to action‑adventure gameplay and early access options.

World of Warcraft: Forever secret hunters have uncovered a multi‑step quest chain on Zephras Isle that rewards the sword Eluvi'ana. The chain begins with an heirloom ring from the starting zone, a Night Watchman’s Torch from Duskwood, and a secret quest at Ruins of Ban'aethal that yields an Ancient Hilt. Hunters must then locate an Ancient Blade on the isle, collect a corrupted water globe from Darkshore or Blackfathom Deeps, and complete fetch quests in Ashenvale and [...]

Tekken creator Katsuhiro Harada criticized Microsoft’s Xbox Series S at the Console Game Developers Conference, calling it a “weaker child” with “awkwardly lower performance.” He highlighted the console’s limited memory and the extra optimization burden it places on developers, citing examples such as Baldur’s Gate 3 and Wardogs. Harada urged fellow developers to voice their frustrations and questioned whether Microsoft might release a future low‑end console. His remarks sparked debate over Microsoft’s feature‑parity policy for the Series X/S lineup. [...]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has added Halo’s D77‑TC Pelican dropship as a free trial, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the first Halo game. Players on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 can fly the Pelican for one week, from November 10 to November 17, 2026, before it becomes a paid add‑on. The trial includes 12 alternate liveries, and the announcement highlights the vehicle’s versatility. The feature is promoted through the in‑game marketplace and Xbox Game Studios’ marketing [...]

Joel Franey earned a Bachelors in Creative Writing and Games Design from Brunel University in 2017 and a Masters in Creative and Critical Writing from Sussex University. He freelanced across gaming roles—design, PR, reviews, features—before joining USgamer and ReedPop’s guides team in 2019. In 2021, he became a Guides Writer at GamesRadar+, focusing on single‑player and narrative titles while covering major AAA releases. Franey also writes fiction, screenplays, and co‑hosts the comedy podcast “Margaret Thatcher, Templar Spy.” [...]