Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind Physical Editions Release In May
Digital Eclipse announced its recent release Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will be getting a physical version. The physical edition of the Rita’s Rewind will be for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind physical edition will have two different editions. There will be the standard edition and the collectors edition. The standard edition will cost $34.99 while the collectors edition will cost $49.99. The CE for Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will include a special retail box and cover, steelbook, poster, a 3D lenticular postcard, and individual pixel art collectible Power Ranger cards. The Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind physical editions will be available starting on May 30 with pre-orders live onow at retailers and Amazon. Below is an overview of Rita’s Rewind from Digital Eclipse: Rita’s Rewind is a love letter to both 90s arcade gaming and the iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise. With handcrafted pixel art, a guitar-driven soundtrack, nostalgic classic side-scrolling beat em’ up action with jokes and references to the TV and film series, the game has been carefully crafted to evoke the original arcade experience of genre classics. Players embark on a high-energy adventure with classic side-scrolling combat, exhilarating 3D sequences, and multiplayer Megazord battles to fight Robo Rita’s army of Putty Patrollers, General Goldar, and other villains from across the Power Rangers film and TV franchise. The game supports up to six players on all platforms in local couch co-op and online multiplayer, except for Sony PlayStation, which supports four players. Digital Eclipse is adding additional gameplay and online improvements in the near future, and will share more details soon.
Sniper At Work announced for PC
Developer Cherrypick Games announced their debut PC game, Sniper At Work with a new trailer. The sniping game offers players an exhilarating blend of strategic mastery, sharp-shooting precision, and improvisational chaos. With a unique mix of planning and creative freedom, this sniper-for-hire experience is perfect for gamers looking to outwit, outgun, and outmaneuver through dynamic and unpredictable missions. Sniper At Work is planned to be released for PC via Steam. A console release has not been revealed nor a release window. Below is a list of features of Sniper At Work via Cherrypick Games: Tactical Planning Scout your targets, choose your vantage points, and devise clever strategies using traps, distractions, and an arsenal of tools at your disposal. Adapt to dynamic environments, exploiting every opportunity to turn the odds in your favor. Whether you prefer a precise, calculated approach or orchestrating chaos from afar, your planning sets the stage for every thrilling mission. Precision Sniping Feel the thrill of the perfect shot with realistic ballistics, wind physics, and breathing control. Master the art of timing and accuracy as you calculate every factor to deliver a flawless hit. Each pull of the trigger is a test of skill, turning every shot into a pulse-pounding moment of satisfaction. Upgradable Arsenal Unlock and customize a wide range of sniper rifles, gadgets, and tools to suit your playstyle and handle any situation. Fine-tune your weapons with scopes, silencers, and specialized ammo, or equip quirky gadgets for creative kills. Whether you prefer precision or a bit of chaos, your arsenal is your playground. Dynamic Scenarios Missions evolve based on your decisions and actions, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever the same. Whether you execute the perfect plan or things spiral into chaos, the environment and enemy responses adapt, keeping every mission fresh, challenging, and full of surprises. Creative Freedom Take full control of your approach, whether it’s stealthy and precise, loud and explosive, or downright outlandish. Set up the perfect kill or cause mayhem—your creativity is the key to success, and you can make every mission your own with style and flair.
Capcom Showcase announced for February 4
Capcom announced its annual Capcom Showcase which will share the latest information on its current games and some that are in development. Following the showcase will be a 15-minute Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase. The Capcom Showcase takes place on February 4, at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. Fans can expect to see news on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Street Fighter 6, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics. The Capcom Showcase will be 20 minutes long and if you combine the Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase it will be 35 minutes. Surprise Announcement? With Capcom there is always a chance for a surprise announcement. Last year they revealed the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster which was released last Fall. While there is no assurance that such an event will occur again, it is always possible. Monster Hunter Wilds is the next big game for Capcom that will be released on February 28, 2025, across Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and PlayStation 5. What do you expect to see from the Capcom Showcase?
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle reached over four million players
In December, MachineGames and Bethesda released Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Xbox Series X|S and PC. It was also released on Game Pass the day it launched. Microsoft released its second-quarter earnings today and revealed the game has seen a lot of traction. According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been played by over four million players. “We saw rave reviews of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which has already been played by more than four million people.” The game was also well received by many critics averaging an 87 on Metacritic. Currently, MachineGames is developing story DLC for the Great Circle. It was also revealed that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be coming to PlayStation 5 in Spring 2025. While Indiana Jones and Call of Duty are looking to be successful releases for Microsoft, Xbox console sales are down yet again. It’s not surprising to see hardware sales be down again for Xbox as they now plan to release more of its games on other platforms. There’s no question that Game Pass has helped the Great Circle reach over four million players. When it releases on PlayStation 5 that number will likely grow even more. Source: VGC
Hideaki Nishino To Be Sole CEO For Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Announces
Although the current market leader with the PlayStation 5, Sony Interactive Entertainment has faced a major power restructuring in 2024. In March, it was revealed that current President & CEO Jim Ryan would step down from his role. Ryan was a pillar individual in the upbringing for the platform more than 20 years ago. However, the arrangement to oversee PlayStation ended with two co-leaders. In that, it was revealed that Sony Interactive Entertainment would be helmed by two individuals: Hermen Hulst & Hideaki Nishino. Hulst prior was the president for PlayStation Studios and studio head for Guerrilla Games before that. Similarly, Nishino also stood as the senior vice president of platform group experience prior to his promotion. The two succeed Hiroki Totoki that was a stand-in CEO after Ryan’s departure. This week, it was announced that Hideaki Nishino will be granted the role for Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO. Hulst now reports to Nishino as Sony Interactive Entertainment studio business group CEO. I am truly honored to take the helm at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Technology and creativity are two of our biggest strengths as we continue to focus on developing experiences that deliver entertainment for everyone. We will continue to grow the PlayStation community in new ways, such as IP expansion, while also delivering the best in technology innovation. I want to thank Hermen for his expertise and leadership as he continues his role as CEO, Studio Business group. I am deeply grateful for the PlayStation community and their continued support and I am very excited for what the future holds. Hideaki Nishino, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO “It has been a pleasure working more closely with Hermen and Nishino-san and gaining insight into the ever-changing, fast-paced world of Sony Interactive Entertainment. As we hand the baton to Nishino and this exceptional leadership team, I am confident that SIE will reach new heights in the days ahead. After 30 years of delivering exceptional entertainment worldwide, this marks an exciting new chapter for SIE, highlighting its commitment to fostering creativity and building meaningful connections for millions of players.” Sony Interactive President Hiroki Totoki continues: “I am delighted to welcome Lin Tao as my successor as CFO of Sony Group Corporation. Lin has been instrumental to our success at SIE, leading the finance and corporate strategy and development functions, and I look forward to working closely with her at Sony Group Corporation.” What do you think Nishino will deliver as the sole CEO for Sony Interactive Entertainment? Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Turbo Overkill Launches Today For Xbox/PlayStation/Switch
The resurgence of classic doom shooters is among the industry with publisher Apogee Entertainment at the forefront. Previously, the firm released Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition alongside Nightdive Studios offering the classic for modern systems. Elsewhere, developer Trigger Happy Interactive has been cooking away with Turbo Overkill. Although available on PC then, the title has been iterated upon with periodic installments for the game being added. This week, both Apogee Entertainment & Trigger Happy Interactive reveal that Turbo Overkill is now expanding its availability to consoles as well. You can watch the new launch trailer in the video below: “I’ve worked with the founders of Id Software, Remedy Entertainment, and talented developers on projects like Duke Nukem 3D, but I’ve never seen anyone like Sam. He built Turbo Overkill from the ground up, practically alone, and he did it with incredible speed and quality. He’s truly one of a kind,” CEO Scott Miller shares on the work of sole developer Sam Prebble. “Following Turbo Overkill’s successful launch on PC, we’ve been hard at work alongside our porting team Black Sheep Studio to bring the fast-paced, cyberpunk gun-slinging action to consoles,” Prebble adds. “Fans of Turbo are going to be impressed by the console ports, and newcomers to the franchise will discover all of the game’s high-octane thrills.” “Carve a path through thousands of augmented cyberbeasts in three highly varied episodes. Take chainsaw-augmented protagonist Johnny Turbo into the vast city of Paradise, through slums and arenas, and ultimately hitch a rocket ride to an orbiting master station,” the story description for Turbo Overkill reads. Are you getting Turbo Overkill on consoles? Turbo Overkill is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Source: Apogee Entertainment
After 2025 PlayStation 4 Benefits Will Be Removed From PlayStation Plus, Sony Reveals
Although the Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5 has remained the pinnacle for the current generation, there has been a lingering emphasis on last-generation systems as well. Despite the newer hardware, Xbox One as well as PlayStation 4 has yet to be left behind. But it has already facing those symptoms. On Microsoft’s turf, the firm started with then-Xbox Games with Gold. The Xbox Live program in 2022 revealed it would be removing Xbox 360 titles from the service which also introduced the official cutoff for the console too. As for Xbox One, Xbox Game Studios boss Matt Booty in 2023 announced that the firm is now focusing solely on Xbox Series X|S releases for the forthcoming future. This week, a similar turn of events will also be in place on PlayStation as well. After continued cross-platform support through PlayStation Plus, Sony Interactive Entertainment is pulling the plug for PlayStation 4 perks in the service starting next year. Starting January 2026, there will be no offerings for the PlayStation 4 with PlayStation 5 the sole focus. “As many of our players are currently playing on PS5 and have shifted toward redeeming and accessing PS5 titles from the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit, PlayStation Plus is also evolving with this trend and will focus on offering PS5 titles through the Monthly Games and Game Catalog benefit starting January 2026. As we shift to PS5, PS4 games will no longer be a key benefit and will only be occasionally offered for PlayStation Plus Monthly Games and Game Catalog starting January 2026. “We may still provide titles that can be playable on both PS4 and PS5 consoles after this date. Please note, this won’t affect the PS4 Monthly Games that you have already redeemed from PlayStation Plus. You’ll continue to have access to games you’ve already redeemed as long as you remain a member. For Game Catalog, PS4 games will still be available to play until it leaves the catalog as part of our monthly refresh.” Sony Interactive entertainment director of Game Services – Content Adam Michel continues: “We’ll continue to evolve the experience of PlayStation Plus and optimize the benefits you receive, including exclusive discounts, online multiplayer access, online game save storage and more. As we shift our focus to PS5, we look forward to adding new PS5 titles monthly for you to enjoy.” Are you surprised by the decision from PlayStation? Source: PlayStation Blog
Payday 3, High On Life, Pac-Man World Re-Pac Confirmed For PlayStation Plus February 2025 Free Titles
After the eventful year that was 2024, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s itinerary for the now-present 2025 did not let up. In regards to its PlayStation Plus free titles, the service would continue to offer more games that would keep your backlog from being short. Those games were It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent, And Temtem then. Additionally, PlayStation Plus for Extra & Premium members also reap the benefits for its higher tiers later on in the month. At half mast of January 2025, a list of new additions as part of the subscriptions’ Game Catalog was revealed. The lineup included Like A Dragon Gaiden, God Of War: Ragnarok, and Orcs Must Die! 3 just to list a few. Now entering February in just a few short days, Sony Interactive Entertainment is moving forward with the next phase of free titles for all PlayStation Plus members. Although this month’s games are still available, the new batch for the approaching month are: Payday 3, High on Life, and Pac-Man World Re-Pac. “Payday 3 can be an enjoyable experience as long as you have a great source of teammates and enjoy challenging yourself. There are several options for weapons and customization that are fun to explore. Unfortunately practicing on your own without inconveniencing your teammates is a challenge,” Rectify Gaming’s review for Payday 3 offers. Around the same time of the new announcement, Sony Interactive Entertainment shares plans to refocus its push for PlayStation Network on PC. In that, the new initiative will not force users to sign-in, but will offer digital incentives to register for select games coming & already on PC. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you excited for any of the new games for PlayStation Plus? Payday 3, High on Life, and Pac-Man World Re-Pac comes to PC from February 4, 2025 to March 3, 2025. Source: PlayStation Blog
PlayStation Incentivizes PSN Integration On PC For Select Titles To Offer In-Game Items
Although no one on PC is complaining about the growing flow of first-party PlayStation titles on PC, the larger concern is about PlayStation Network integration. Since the launch of Helldivers 2 nearly a year ago, Sony’s enforcement to sign-in for its titles did remain overbearing. Enough that the firm ultimately pulled the action for the game. But, that would still be in place for other PlayStation titles instead. With other releases including God of War: Raganrok, Until Dawn, and the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, it was path that the PlayStation firm was not asking for permission. Even in a financial Q&A, representatives disclosed that there is no plans to cease on PlayStation Network requirements on PC. Now firmly set into 2025, Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed that the PlayStation Network requirements on PC will now be an option for users. To incentivize connecting the PlayStation Network, the PlayStation firm has shared that there will be unique in-game items available exclusively through linking your account on PC. “Starting with tomorrow’s release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PC, we’re working to add more benefits to playing with an account for PlayStation Network. The Last of Us Part II Remastered (coming April 3, 2025), in addition to God of War Ragnarök and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, will all soon be adding in-game content unlocks for PlayStation Network account users,” senior vice president of Studio Business Group & Head of Publishing Asad Qizilbash says. “An account for PlayStation Network will become optional for these titles on PC. Players who still opt to sign into a PlayStation Network account will also enjoy added benefits like trophies and friend management. […] Game creators at PlayStation Studios will continue to work on bringing more benefits to players who sign up for a PlayStation Network account, so be sure to follow studio channels for more information.” Are you surprised by this new decision from Sony Interactive Entertainment? Source: PlayStation Blog
No Man’s Skys ‘Worlds Part II’ Update Delivers New Biomes, Gas Giants, Dynamic Water, And Ocean Creatures
The latter half for No Man’s Sky has remained to keep players returning with each free update that Hello Games continues to inject. In its ‘Aquarius’ update, water was the main focus with fishing officially added to No Man’s Sky. Then the later ‘The Cursed’ update welcomed new time-bending anomalies to as well as potion brewing alchemy to the full game. In that timeframe, Hello Games also release the first installment for its Worlds update. Part I then emphasized on quality of life features for the full game. Not only visually, but also implemented a new found realization towards water which later segued to the aforementioned Aquarius update. Now, Hello Games is ready to release the next entry for Worlds. On Wednesday, Hello Games has prepared the trailer for Worlds Part II as the new update arrives today. You can watch the gameplay trailer in the video below: “Traverse wilder, stranger, more alien terrain than ever before. The algorithm of the universe has evolved to generate beautiful new mountains, deep valleys, and sprawling plains on untouched planets, waiting to be discovered. […] Plunge miles below the surface into incredibly deep oceans. Far removed from the light of any sun, illuminated only by the glow of corals, these shadowy ocean floors harbour many otherworldly landscapes and secretive aquatic lifeforms.” It continues: “A new class of star has manifested in the universe. Purple-class solar systems feature countless new worlds, ready for discovery. Weave space and time for the Autophage in an epic new story to reveal these mysterious hidden shards of reality… […] Huge gas worlds have formed across the galaxy, bringing their own unique environments and materials. These giant planets are characterised by immense atmospheric pressure, tremendous gravity and volatile atmospheres, and each is orbited by a collection of moons.” Adding: “Dredging the seas for fish will sometimes provoke a deepwater guardian to emerge from the depths and defend its watery children. Travellers who defeat this vengeful creature will earn the unique Child of Aquarius title in commemoration of their victory. […] Planets now feature local hazards in addition to the survival challenges posed by the weather. Explorers should be on the lookout for drifting clouds of toxic spores, small-scale radioactive fallout, volcanic eruptions, and geothermal geysers. How excited are you for World Part II update for No Man’s Sky? No Man’s Sky is out now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation VR 2. Source: Hello Games
