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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
PS5 owners warned consoles ‘overheating' if you play popular game as console ‘pushed to limits' & ‘goes into overdrive'
PLAYSTATION 5 owners have been warned that a new game may be overheating their consoles. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which launched earlier this month, has been hyped up over the game's "stunning" graphics. 1 Death Streanding 2: On the Beach was released on June 9 Credit: Kojima Productions But the high-definition game is launching people's consoles into overdrive, players have reported on social media. "I've been playing the game on a base PS5 and overall it runs great – the graphics are stunning and I've had no issues during regular gameplay," one player wrote on Reddit. "But as soon as I pause the game and the map screen comes up, the fan suddenly goes into overdrive and I get an overheat warning. "It's strange because everything else runs smoothly, even during long gameplay sessions. READ MORE ON PLAYSTATION "But the moment I bring up the map and start planning a route, the fan suddenly goes crazy and I get an overheating warning." Consoles routinely overheat if they are kept in crowded spots, or are left to get dusty. However, the overheating issue is even happening with well-ventilated and freshly cleaned consoles, the player claimed. While the game's creators rushed to fix the problem with a new update, it doesn't appear to have worked, Most read in Gaming 'I've got the exact same problem,' another player said. "I'm using an original PS5 digital version. Fans start screaming only on map menu." The issue is isolated to the base PS5, according to PushSquare, with PS5 Pro players reportedly spared the problem. Gaming consoles may be more susceptible to overheating at the moment as warm weather spikes in parts of the UK, Europe and the US. Though it's worth noting that there may be more to the overheating issue, such as a memory leak.
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Critical' swap all Playstation users must make NOW to avoid losing money as huge feature shuts down forever
PLAYSTATION users are being urged to make a "critical" swap after the gaming giant dropped an important feature. 1 PlayStation's loyalty rewards scheme is fully ending on November 2, 2026 Credit: Getty The reward scheme has been a highlight for players over the last three years, with campaigns and purchases that offer points. It was designed as a way to bring communities of PlayStation players together through a loyalty programme that could help users be celebrated. Points are able to be accumulated through playing games, and be exchanged for Vice President at PlayStation, Grace Chen, said in a statement: "Since launching the program, we've learned a lot from evaluating the types of activities our players respond best to, and as a company, we are always evolving with player and industry trends. Read More Tech News "Through this evaluation, we have decided to refocus our efforts and will be winding down the current version of PlayStation Stars." PlayStation Stars features PlayStation Stars rewards scheme lets you earn points It first launched as a new loyalty scheme for PlayStation games in Asia on September 29, 2022 Once you join PlayStation Stars, you can earn rewards by completing "campaigns and activities". It's completely free to join, and additional points can be earned when purchases are made on the PlayStation store You can swap those points for PlayStation Store credit PlayStation Store credit can be spent to buy games You can redeem points and claim PSN wallet funds or select PlayStation Store products. Changes to the loyalty programme PlayStation Stars is closing down, and is no longer accepting new members for this version of the programme Current PlayStation Stars members can still earn Digital Collectibles, Points and level up their status until July 23, 2025 at 7:59AM PDT | 3:59PM BST | 11:59PM JST. After this date, there will be no new PlayStation Stars Campaigns available, or any additional rewards or status benefits to earn. Qualifying Points are redeemable until November 2026 This version of the PlayStation Stars program will fully end on November 2, 2026 and current PlayStation Stars members can continue to redeem Points as long as their Points don't expire before then Your points will disappear on November 2, 2026 If you cancel PlayStation Stars today, you can't rejoin and you also lose your points The statement continued: "We want to thank all of our players for supporting PlayStation Stars since the launch in 2022. Most read in Tech "As we explore new ways to evolve our loyalty program efforts for the future, we'll continue to celebrate all of our players through the various community activities we have planned." What users can do as the changes come A new campaign which is available to all players, and not just those subscribed to 'It's fun as hell' cheer PS5 owners after finding freebie inside consoles and say they 'sure felt stupid' for missing it It is for PlayStation Tournaments, and offers 25 points to players who compete in any Fans have been offering advise on Reddit about which games to play to snap up these points. There are a few options. 'Download EA SPORTS FC 25 SHOWCASE (which is free) and in the game hub select to participate in the tournament," one user noted. Another added: 'You also might be able to use NBA 2K25." Others have recommended playing Naraka Bladepoint due to being a good game to boot up and compete in. The points can be gained after accepting the campaign in the PlayStation app and completing the goal. This should be done before the game is started up. Points will be added within the app, and can be redeemed against the PSN store credit. This is likely to be one of PlayStation Stars' last campaigns, so users should get in quick to claim their credit voucher if already accumulated a good amount of points.
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
PlayStation fans unlock three free games including huge title worth £70 – full list would cost £115 off the shelves
Scroll down to find out which games are included play on PlayStation fans unlock three free games including huge title worth £70 – full list would cost £115 off the shelves Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PLAYSTATION fans are set to unlock three free games - including a huge title worth £70. Having launched in June 2010, Playstation Plus is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Jusant is an action/climbing adventure game Credit: Pix'n love 3 Players explore an expansive world in RPG game Diablo IV Credit: Activision Three games To mark the momentous occasion, Playstation announced three games will be available to all members. Action/climbing game Jusant depicts a journey to the top of a tall tower. Players are able to uncover secrets of bygone community and hone their skills, at their own pace. Also included is The King of Fighters XV, which, as the title suggests, is an instalment in a long-running series. The game features 39 characters, as well as a new combat system and a variety of battle options. Rounding out the trio is Diablo IV, an RPG game - where players can tackle a campaign either solo or with friends. The narrative combines a gripping story with memorable characters for users to meet along the way. Taking to Reddit, one fan commented: "Diablo and Jusant! Nice! Good month for me!" Another added: "Oh nice, I've been wanting to play Diablo for so long. I completed Diablo 1 some time ago and it was great." While a third shared: "Man, i had my eye on diablo 4 for months. This is amazing!" Watch trailer for free Samurai game for PlayStation fans in May 2025 Nine new titles Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that nine new titles are coming to players' consoles in a major software upgrade. They're all part of Sony's PlayStation Plus membership scheme, which is the subscription that gets you online gameplay. But it also grants you access to a massive rolling library of free video games to enjoy. PlayStation's Adam Michel said: "This month, join forces to tackle the paranormal crises of a mysterious federal agency under siege in the cooperative first-person shooter FBC: Firebreak. "Lead your team to victory in the iconic all-out warfare of Battlefield 2042, test your skills as a new Fazbear employee managing and maintaining the eerie pizzeria of Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2. "Or live for the thrill of the hunt in the realistic hunting open world theHunter: Call of the Wild."
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
PlayStation fans unlock three free games including huge title worth £70 – full list would cost £115 off the shelves
PLAYSTATION fans are set to unlock three free games - including a huge title worth £70. Having launched in June 2010, Playstation Plus is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. 3 Jusant is an action/climbing adventure game Credit: Pix'n love 3 Players explore an expansive world in RPG game Diablo IV Credit: Activision Three games To mark the momentous occasion, Playstation announced three games will be available to all members. Action/climbing game Jusant depicts a journey to the top of a tall tower. Players are able to uncover secrets of bygone community and hone their skills, at their own pace. Also included is The King of Fighters XV, which, as the title suggests, is an instalment in a long-running series. Read more on Playstation The game features 39 characters, as well as a new combat system and a variety of battle options. Rounding out the trio is Diablo IV, an RPG game - where players can tackle a campaign either solo or with friends. The narrative combines a gripping story with memorable characters for users to meet along the way. Taking to Reddit , one fan commented: " Diablo and Jusant! Nice ! Good month for me!" Most read in Tech Another added: "Oh nice , I've been wanting to play Diablo for so long. I completed Diablo 1 some time ago and it was great." While a third shared: "Man, i had my eye on diablo 4 for months. This is amazing!" Watch trailer for free Samurai game for PlayStation fans in May 2025 Nine new titles Meanwhile, it They're all part of Sony's PlayStation Plus membership scheme, which is the subscription that gets you online gameplay. But it also grants you access to a massive rolling library of free video games to enjoy. PlayStation's Adam Michel said: "This month, join forces to tackle the paranormal crises of a mysterious federal agency under siege in the cooperative first-person shooter FBC: Firebreak. "Lead your team to victory in the iconic all-out warfare of Battlefield 2042, test your skills as a new Fazbear employee managing and maintaining the eerie pizzeria of Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2. "Or live for the thrill of the hunt in the realistic hunting open world theHunter: Call of the Wild." 3 The King of Fighters XV features 39 characters Credit: SNK
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
PlayStation owners warned NOT to play free game over ‘wiped saves' as players reveal they've deleted it from consoles
But there's another freebie getting rave reviews from players GAME OVER PlayStation owners warned NOT to play free game over 'wiped saves' as players reveal they've deleted it from consoles Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PLAYSTATION fans are urging gamers to avoid a free title they say is glitchy – and not even worth playing. The irate gamers have blasted the popular game, with one frustrated player moaning "I should have listened" before installing it. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Some players are disappointed with May 2025 PS Plus freebie Ark: Survival Ascended Credit: Sony PlayStation / Studio Wildcard Ark: Survival Ascended is one of the free games available to play with PlayStation Plus this month. That means PS Plus subscribers can enjoy the title without paying a penny extra. But some gamers say they're having trouble with the action-adventure survival title on PlayStation consoles. One player posting to Reddit said that they spent hours playing the game – only to lose all of their progress, as spotted by ComicBook. "I love crafting survival games, so I was very excited when this was announced to be on PS Plus," the user explained. "I played it for about five hours. Save and close out, take a break. "When I come back to it? Save file is gone completely. "I looked all over forums for answers and it just seems like this is something that happens on console." Other games responded to the post with similar concerns. One said: "Genuinely stay away from this game. You might think there is something good about it, but I can assure you there is nothing." Get an inside look at the new PS5 30th anniversary edition Another wrote: "I played Ark on my PS5 for about half an hour. Afterwards my PS5 screen started flickering, even outside the game. "Only powering down the console, waiting, and restarting fixed it." One added: "I can't even get it to start right. It's really glitchy for me right from the main menu. I said screw that and deleted it." And another said: "Well-known issue since launch." 3 PlayStation gamers get free titles every month through PS Plus Credit: Sony PlayStation Ark: Survival Ascended is a remaster of 2015's Ark: Survival Evolved, and sees players trying to survive a world inhabited with dinosaurs, monsters, and other players too. The original game was first released as an early access title on PC, but eventually landed on Xbox, Windows, iPhone and Android, and PlayStation consoles too. The Ascended remaster is out on Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 (now more expensive after a recent UK console price hike). The Sun has asked game-maker Studio Wildcard for comment and will update this story with any response. BALATRO BONANZA Gamers are much more positive about another May entry to PS Plus: Balatro. PS PLUS PRICES – HOW MUCH IS IT? Here's how much you'll pay, and the perks you'll get with each tier... PlayStation Plus Essential Monthly: £6.99 / $9.99 Monthly games Online multiplayer Exclusive discounts Exclusive content Cloud storage Share Play PlayStation Plus Extra Monthly: £10.99 / $14.99 Monthly games Online multiplayer Exclusive discounts Exclusive content Cloud storage Share Play Game catalogue Ubisoft+ Classics PlayStation Plus Premium Monthly: £13.49 / $17.99 Monthly games Online multiplayer Exclusive discounts Exclusive content Cloud storage Share Play Game catalogue Ubisoft+ Classics Classics Catalogue Game trials PS5 Cloud Streaming Sony Pictures Catalogue Picture Credit: Sony PlayStation This poker-themed deck-building game has earned rave reviews since it launched in 2024. And it currently holds an Overwhelmingly Positive score on Steam based on more than 93,000 reviews. The game is also available for free via PS Plus this month, and players are loving it. One PlayStation owner said: "Balatro on PlayStation was my first time. I absolutely love it not going to lie. If it wasn't for other major games taking up my time I'd be playing it 24/7." 3 Balatro is one of the biggest gaming hits of the last year Credit: Balatro / Playstack Another wrote: "This month has only one good game. Balatro." And one added: "Balatro should be the main game of the month."
