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Sony releases PS5 update adding read receipts and quick game joins
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Sony has rolled out PS5 system software update version 26.01-12.60.00 on January 28, 2026, introducing optional message read receipts and direct access to friends' games from the Welcome Hub. The update also enhances system performance and message usability. These changes aim to improve social interactions on the console.
Grasshopper Manufacture's upcoming action-adventure game, Romeo is a Dead Man, will not feature any early access options. Fans eager to play the title from Goichi Suda, known as Suda51, must wait for its full release. The game also lacks a playable demo at present, though one might appear later on platforms like PlayStation Plus Premium.
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On January 31, 1997, Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII on the PlayStation, a game that revolutionized the RPG genre and became one of the greatest in video game history. Nearly three decades later, its influence continues through remakes and spin-offs. The title's innovative storytelling and gameplay remain timeless.
Sony has quietly removed more than 1,000 games from developer ThiGames from the PlayStation Store. The action targeted low-quality titles that were popular for easy trophy hunting. This follows a similar purge of another developer's games a year earlier.
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Sony has revealed the lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in January 2026, featuring Resident Evil Village and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth among eight new additions. The games will be available starting January 20. Premium subscribers also gain access to the classic Ridge Racer.
The price of a 2002 Star Wars racing game has skyrocketed on resale sites due to its unexpected role in exploiting a vulnerability on the PlayStation 5. Collectors and hackers alike are driving up demand for the limited-edition PS4 port. This surge highlights how niche software can gain new relevance in modern console hacking.
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Sony has announced the first three titles for the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup in January 2026, available to subscribers starting January 6. The games include Need for Speed Unbound, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, and Core Keeper. Subscribers will retain access to these titles as long as their subscription remains active.
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