One modder has done something rather impressive with a PS5, transforming a device that was never supposed to be more than a Sony console into a fully-fledged Linux gaming system with a fairly intriguing twist: it runs PC titles via Steam. Andy Nguyen, known online as theflow0, is the modder in issue, as he is the one who got it operating and gave the console serious gaming credentials.
Back in the early 1990s, Nintendo and Sony collaborated to create something big: the Nintendo PlayStation. Sony basically agreed to furnish the CD-ROM technology that would be installed in the Super Nintendo. That meant developers could load games from discs, which opened up a whole new universe of possibilities that cartridges simply couldn’t compete with, and that was a major deal.
Sony has confirmed an upgrade to their PSSR upscaling technology for the PS5 Pro, which is expected to provide significant improvements to gameplay visuals. PSSR stands for PlayStation Spectral Super quality, and it’s essentially an AI-powered tool that examines each pixel in a game frame before rebuilding the image at a higher quality. Since its release, developers have used it to increase the effective resolution in over 50 PS5 Pro titles, but the latest version is a total overhaul, with a new neural network and a fresh way of looking at the entire process.
EnzoElRich spent three months building the intro to God of War 2 from the ground up with Unreal Engine 5.6. He effectively transformed Kratos’ spectacular entrance in Rhodes into a playable demo, complete with menus and visual settings.
Kratos begins as a boy in God of War: Sons of Sparta, a far cry from the god-slaying monster that fans know and love. This 2D action-platformer transports you to his adolescent years at the notorious Agoge in Sparta, where the Spartans train their young warriors to be the fiercest of them all. Just like the games we know, but from the opposite end of the chronology. Sons of Sparta, developed by Mega Cat Studios with the story team from Santa Monica Studio, was released as a digital-only title on the PS5 today, and cost $30 or $40 for the digital deluxe version.
Sony’s recent State of Play event revealed that the Unbreakable X-Men are joining Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Arc System Works, the company behind the recent Guilty Gear successes, has stated that their next major item will be released on PS5 and PC on August 6, 2026. Pre-orders begin on February 19th on the PlayStation Store and certain retailers.
Keanu Reeves returns as the man in black, taking on the goons in a brand new John Wick action game from Saber Interactive revealed during the Playstation State of Play event. He’s preparing for a new assault on the streets in a game Saber believes was the ideal project to work on, collaborating directly with Lionsgate, director Chad Stahelski, and the man himself, Keanu Reeves.
Sony’s PS Vita is still regarded by many as one of the best handheld gaming devices, thanks to its brilliant screen, comfy design, and extensive game catalog. Anbernic has already released two new handhelds that clearly take design inspirations from the original classic: the RG Vita and the RG Vita Pro.
If you have recently turned on your PS5, chances are good that you have seen an enormous update for Gran Turismo 7, now at version 1.67, released on January 29, 2026. Along the way, Polyphony Digital snuck in three new vehicles, a plethora of new events, and one of the most surprising inclusions: the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Yes, for the first time in more than three decades, a vehicle made entirely in China will be featured in the popular racing game series.
Hardware costs continue to rise, with RAM, storage, and those tiny little chips all experiencing shortages and inflation that shows no indications of abating anytime soon. Sony already increased the PS5’s price by $50 across all versions in 2025, bringing the basic Digital Edition to a whopping $499. Industry experts are already speculating that if these tendencies continue, prices would rise again in 2026. In the midst of all of this, getting a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Bundle for $399 is becoming increasingly difficult.