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Title: PS5 Cross-Buy for PC? Dataminer Finds Potential Logo Connection

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

PS5 Cross-Buy for PC appears in Store data, Signaling Potential Shift Away Fromโ€‹ Steam

A dataminer has uncovered evidence within the PlayStation Store’s backend suggesting a forthcomingโข cross-buy featureโฃ allowing PS5โ€ gameโ€‹ purchasesโค to be playable on PC.โค The discovery,โข reported by Insider Gaming, includes a symbol specifically denoting cross-buy eligibility and points to a dedicated PlayStation PC game launcher potentially replacing Steam as the primary platform for PC-based PlayStation titles.

This growth โ€‹marks aโ€ critically importantโข potential โ€Œshift in Sony’s PC gaming strategy. currently, select PlayStation exclusives are released on PC, typically through Steam. A native PlayStation launcher with cross-buy functionality wouldโ€Œ offer a more unified gaming experienceโ€‹ for PlayStation โ€‹users and directly compete with Steam’s dominance.โ€‹ The move comes as the PC gaming market continues to grow, recently surpassing console revenue withโฃ $40.2 billion in revenue in 2023, โขaccording to Newzoo, exceeding the consoleโข market’s $38.3 billion.

PlayStation has previously offered cross-play functionality, allowing players on PS3 โ€‹and PS4 to access games on the PS Vita. Leaks surrounding a potential โคPS6 handheld device suggestโ€ this interoperability could continue, โ€Œwith speculation that a low-power mode on the PS5 could enable games to run on the handheld, potentially eliminating the โ€need for enhanced graphics.โค

While sonyโข has not officially confirmed the โ€Œ”PlayStationโ€‹ Play Anywhere” initiative, the company appears โฃtoโ€Œ be moving awayโค from a reliance on exclusive titles, aโ€Œ strategy Nintendo remains firmly committed to. The โคemergence ofโ€‹ this cross-buy data signals a potential broadening of PlayStation’sโ€Œ ecosystem and a more integrated approach to PCโค gaming.

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Title: PlayStation Store Price Tracker Launched, But Antitrust Concerns Persist

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

PlayStation Launchesโค PS5 Sales Tracker Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges Over Digital Store Practices

Sony has introduced a new โ€Œsales tracker for theโข PlayStation Store, allowing consumers toโฃ compare prices on PS5 games. โฃ The feature arrives as theโข company faces mounting legal pressure over allegations ofโค monopolistic โคpractices and overpricing within its digital marketplace. While the tracker โฃoffersโค a degree of price transparency, it doesn’t address core โ€complaintsโ€ driving lawsuits in theโ€‹ US, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

The launch of the sales trackerโค is โคa notable shift for Sony, which has historically restricted competition โ€in digital game sales. Unlikeโฃ platforms like Steam, Xbox, and Nintendo’s eShops, Sony prevents third-partyโ€ retailers โ€Œfromโฃ offering โขredemption codes for PlayStation titles, โฃa practice plaintiffs in โฃa US class action lawsuit โขargue artificially inflates prices.โฃ The lawsuit contends that increasedโ€‹ competition would lead to greater discounts, and a proposed $7.8โ€‹ millionโ€Œ settlement offered by Sony was recently rejected by the overseeing judge.

Beyond the US, similar โ€Œlawsuits are โขprogressing in Europe, specifically in Hollandโข and the UK. A central grievance in thes cases โคis the lack of regional pricing on the PS Store. While Steam,โฃ Nintendo, โ€Œandโฃ Microsoft adjust prices to reflect economic conditions inโค differentโ€Œ countries, Sony hasโ€Œ beenโ€Œ criticized โ€Œfor maintaining higher prices in regions with lower purchasing โขpower โค- a disparity highlightedโ€Œ by theโฃ significantly higher costโ€‹ of Silksong for Brazilian buyers comparedโฃ to other platforms.

Theโ€Œ new PS5 sales tracker comes as Sony navigates recent price increasesโค for theโ€ consoleโ€ itself, partiallyโ€ offset by offering $100 PlayStationโ€‹ Store credits โ€to customers upgrading thier systems. Despite this โ€Œmove, the ongoing legal battles signal continued scrutinyโฃ of โฃsony’s digital distribution โขstrategies โ€Œand their impact onโ€Œ consumers.

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The court did not allow Sony to pay $7.85 million in vouchers to players who filed against it in the PlayStation Store

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

Sony’s PlayStation Settlement Rejected by U.S. Judge

Gamers to receive pennies from $7.85M offer as court scrutinizes voucher plan

A proposed settlement designed to resolve a class-action lawsuit against Sony over its PlayStation digital game sales has been thrown out by a U.S. judge. Gamers had sued Sony, alleging monopolistic practices restricted game purchases to the PlayStation Store, leading to inflated prices.

Court Cites Inadequate Terms in Settlement Rejection

Sony’s attempt to settle the claims involved distributing $7.85 million in PlayStation Store vouchers to eligible gamers. However, with an estimated 4.4 million individuals signing the class-action complaint, each claimant would receive a meager $1.80. The court expressed dissatisfaction, noting that such “coupon” compensation is often poorly received and that Sony failed to clearly outline the voucher distribution structure.

In its defense, Sony maintained it sought the settlement to mitigate further legal expenses and redirect focus away from the ongoing litigation, rather than admitting any wrongdoing. This rejection means the legal battle may continue.

Past Digital Sales Controversies

In 2021, a similar lawsuit targeted Sony for its alleged control over digital game purchases on PlayStation consoles. This situation echoes broader discussions in the gaming industry regarding platform exclusivity and digital storefront policies. For instance, a 2023 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office highlighted the increasing dominance of digital sales in the gaming market, raising questions about competition and consumer choice (GAO, 2023).

A courtroom sketch illustrating the legal proceedings against Sony regarding its PlayStation Store practices.

The court’s decision underscores the importance of clear, equitable, and well-defined settlement terms in consumer protection cases. The ultimate resolution for the gamers involved remains uncertain as the lawsuit progresses.

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PlayStation Plus Games Leaving Soon: Full List

by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor
written by Rachel Kim โ€“ Technology Editor

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PlayStation plus Game Exodus: Six Titles Leaving in July 2025

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PlayStation Plus subscribers, take note: July 2025 will see the departure of at least six games from the extra and Premium tiers [[1]]. this includes notable titles like *Dying Light 2 Stay Human* and *Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion*, urging players to dive in before they disappear [[2]].

Games Leaving PlayStation Plus in July 2025

The removal of games from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs is a regular occurrence, with new titles arriving each month alongside the departure of others. The following games are confirmed to be leaving the service on July 15, 2025:

Did You Know? Sony introduced PlayStation Plus in June 2010, initially offering free games and discounts. The service has since evolved to include multiple tiers with varying benefits.

Featured Titles Departing PlayStation Plus

Dying Light 2 Stay Human

*Dying Light 2 Stay Human*,set fifteen years after the original,casts players as Aiden Caldwell,a survivor with parkour skills navigating a opposed world. Aiden must use his abilities to combat enemies and search for his sister [Source: Dying Light 2 Stay Human PlayStation Store Page].

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion

*Crisis Core: Final fantasy VII Reunion* unfolds seven years before the events of *Final Fantasy VII*, following Zack fair, a young SOLDIER operative. zack’s mission to locate the missing SOLDIER Genesis Rhapsodos leads him to uncover dark secrets about Shinra experiments and confront terrifying creatures [Source: Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion PlayStation Store Page].

Remnant II

*Remnant II* plunges players into a world overrun by monstrous creatures and colossal bosses. Players can team up with two friends to fight the evil consuming their world [Source: Remnant II PlayStation Store Page].

Other Titles Leaving the Service

In addition to the above, *Job Simulator*, *Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord*, and *Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong* are also scheduled for removal. *Job Simulator*, available on PC and PSVR2, offers a humorous take on various professions under the supervision of robots. *Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord* allows players to become warriors in the civil war-torn continent of Calradia. *Vampire: The masquerade – Swansong* sees players controlling three vampires attempting to unravel conspiracies threatening the vampiric society.

Pro Tip: Check the PlayStation Plus section on your console or the PlayStation website for the most up-to-date list of games leaving the service.

Act Fast: Time is Running Out!

With the clock ticking down to July 15, 2025, playstation Plus members should prioritize playing these titles if they wish to experience them through their subscription. Once removed, these games will only be accessible through individual purchase.

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Game Title Genre Leaving PS Plus
Dying Light 2 Stay Human Action RPG, Survival Horror july 15, 2025
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Action RPG July 15, 2025
Remnant II Action RPG, Soulslike July 15, 2025
Job Simulator