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Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
15 Years of PlayStation Plus: Full line-up of July games and anniversary events revealed
PlayStation Plus is commemorating its 15th anniversary this month, with Sony Interactive Entertainment outlining a range of activities, promotions, and giveaways that will run throughout the summer. The subscription service, which launched on 29 June 2010, has evolved significantly over the years. To mark the milestone, Sony is offering subscribers access to new monthly games, limited-time game trials, store discounts, and competitive gaming events. For the month of July, PlayStation Plus members will be able to download three titles as part of their membership. These includeDiablo IV (available on both PS5 and PS4), a dark fantasy action RPG that features solo and co-op gameplay, cross-platform progression, and an expansive open King of Fighters XV (PS5, PS4) continues the long-running fighting game series with 39 playable characters, rollback netcode for improved online performance, and a bonus 'Classic Leona' costume for fans of the (PS5), a narrative-driven puzzle climbing game, invites players to explore a mysterious tower at their own pace, uncovering the remnants of a lost civilisation through intuitive traversal mechanics. In addition to the regular game offerings, Sony is giving Premium tier subscribers access to time-limited game trials. Starting today, members can tryWWE 2K25, the latest entry in the wrestling franchise which launched earlier this year. Another trial will be available from 30 June forMonster Hunter Wilds, offering players a taste of the upcoming hunting title. From 27 to 29 June, PlayStation Plus members can also benefit from exclusive store discounts on select games. Titles on offer includeSniper Elite: Resistance,Sid Meier's Civilization VII, andStar Wars Outlaws, with special pricing only available during the promotion window. Alongside this, all PS Plus members are eligible to claim a freeValorant pack starting today. The bundle includes two 'Prelude to Chaos' gun buddies, two sprays (Imperium and Chronovoid), one 'Kohaku & Matsuba' player card, and 10 Radianite Points. All items are cosmetic and do not affect gameplay performance. A dedicated PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary Cup tournament will also kick off on 28 June. Players can participate in 1v1 matchups across various popular titles such asEA Sports FC,NBA 2K,UFC,Madden NFL,College Football, andTekken 8. Prizes include in-game virtual currency, exclusive PlayStation Network avatars, and Sony Pictures Core movie credits. The tournament can be accessed through in-game menus or via custom tournament cards. As part of the celebrations, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers are being offered a 15 per cent discount on up to 2,000 movie titles available through the Sony Pictures Core platform. The promotion is valid from today through 12 August, although the selection of titles may vary by region and is subject to change without notice. Finally, an online multiplayer weekend will be held from 12:01 am on 28 June until 11:59 pm on 29 June. During this time, all players, even those without an active PlayStation Plus subscription, will be able to access online multiplayer modes across supported games free of charge. Sony has hinted that more announcements and offers could follow in the coming weeks as the company continues to celebrate 15 years of PlayStation Plus.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
‘Load Up,' Says Jefferies About Nintendo Stock
Nintendo (TYO:7974) shares have been hitting fresh highs in recent weeks with investors' enthusiasm mirroring the success of the company's' newly released Switch 2. Confident Investing Starts Here: Released in early June, the new console has quickly taken the gaming world by storm, with 3.5 million units sold in just four days, making it the fastest-selling console in the company's history. Investor enthusiasm has followed suit, driving the stock up 40% year-to-date. That milestone didn't just break internal records, it set a new global benchmark. For comparison, the original Switch sold 2.74 million units in its first full month, the PS4 hit 2.1 million in two weeks, and the PS5 moved 3.4 million units in its debut month. Such momentum is setting the stage for long-term growth, according to Jefferies analyst Atul Goyal. 'The NS2 trajectory is shaping up to be meaningfully above that of Switch and bodes well for profit growth for the years ahead,' the 5-star analyst said. In light of the early strong performance, Goyal has revised his cumulative sales forecast for the Switch 2, raising it from 66 million to 69 million units over the next three fiscal years ending March 2028. His new annual projections call for 18 million, 23 million, and 28 million units, respectively – numbers that already seem well within reach, considering Nintendo has achieved 20% of the FY3/26 target in less than a week. That early success is no accident. The Switch 2 builds on the legacy of the original 2017 console, but comes with broader anticipation and tighter execution. Reports of long lines and rapid sellouts have emerged worldwide, though Nintendo's decision to stockpile inventory ahead of the U.S. launch helped mitigate supply shortfalls. 'This should bode very well for earnings growth,' says Goyal. 'A higher install-base combined with strong game pipeline is likely to drive earnings growth much higher than the pace and magnitude of Switch.' Nintendo has also unveiled Splatoon Raiders, a new Splatoon spin-off and the franchise's first-ever spin-off title, which will be available exclusively on the Switch 2. That further strengthens what is already an 'incredibly strong' first-party lineup this year with Goyal believing the tie-ratio – meaning the average number of games purchased per console – probably 'has the making of a big upward surprise.' Taking all this into account, Goyal rates Nintendo shares a Buy with a ¥20,780 ($142.85) price target, implying a 53% upside over the next year. (To watch Goyal's track record, click here) Elsewhere on the Street, Nintendo stock claims an additional 6 Buys, 2 Holds and 1 Sell, for a Moderate Buy consensus rating. However, the ¥13,367.81 ($91.9) average price target implies the shares will stay rangebound for the time being. (See Nintendo stock forecast) To find good ideas for stocks trading at attractive valuations, visit TipRanks' Best Stocks to Buy, a tool that unites all of TipRanks' equity insights.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Diablo IV headlines Sony PlayStation Plus July 2025 monthly games lineup
Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly game lineup for July 2025, featuring three major titles led by Blizzard's action RPG Diablo IV . The announcement coincides with PlayStation Plus celebrating its 15th anniversary on June 29, marking a significant milestone for the subscription service that launched in 2010. Available from July 1 to August 4, PS Plus members across all tiers can claim Diablo IV (PS5, PS4), The King of Fighters XV (PS5, PS4), and Jusant (PS5 only). The timing is particularly notable for Diablo IV, which is receiving a major update that expands endgame dungeons and adds keyboard and mouse support for console players. Sony celebrates 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus To commemorate the 15th anniversary, Sony is launching multiple celebratory initiatives throughout the summer. PlayStation Plus Premium members can access game trials for WWE 2K25 starting today and Monster Hunter Wilds beginning June 30. Additionally, all players will enjoy free online multiplayer access this weekend (June 28-29) without requiring a PlayStation Plus membership. The anniversary festivities also include exclusive PlayStation Store discounts for members on June 27-29, featuring titles like Sniper Elite: Resistance, Sid Meier's Civilization VII, and Star Wars Outlaws. Premium members can unlock a 15% discount on up to 2,000 movies through Sony Pictures Core until August 12. Since PlayStation Plus launched 15 years ago, the service has offered more than 500 monthly games through its Monthly Games benefit, previously known as the Instant Game Collection. The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, introduced three years ago, has seen strong engagement with recent top-played titles including Ghost of Tsushima, God of War Ragnarök, Grand Theft Auto V, and Hogwarts Legacy. Nick Maguire, VP of Global Services at Sony Interactive Entertainment , emphasized the company's commitment to "providing access to quality game experiences through PlayStation Plus, along with key benefits such as exclusive PlayStation Store discounts, online multiplayer access, Cloud Game Streaming and more." While Sony hasn't disclosed subscriber numbers, the Premium tier reportedly grew 18% over the past year. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Diablo 4 Is Free For PS Plus Subscribers In July As Sony Hints At Upcoming Price Hike
The demon-slaying, action-RPG Diablo 4 is coming to PS Plus Essential in July after celebrating its two-year anniversary. It arrives just in time for PlayStation 5 and PS4 players to delve into next month's free Sins of the Horadrim season 9 update, and as Sony hints at a possible future price hike for the subscription service. Free is a nice price for PS Plus subscribers to experience Diablo 4's grimly fun main campaign, with a streamlined seasonal level grind and the paid Vessel of Hatred expansion for anyone interested in sticking around after the main story wraps. Season 9 adds a new questline, micro-dungeons called Horadric Strongrooms, Escalating Nightmares that chain together three dungeons for a shot at fighting the Exalted version of Mephisto acolyte Astarothnew, a new spellcrafting system, and mouse and keyboard support on console. Also arriving to PS Plus on July 1 is The King of Fighters XV (PS5 and PS4) and French climbing puzzle adventure Jusant (just PS5). The latter was one of 2023's late but great indie releases that mixes the cinematic moodiness of something like Ico with a movement system influenced by GIRP. To mark 15 years since PS Plus launched, Sony is also wrapping up June with some special deals for subscribers, as well as new perks like an extended free trial of Monster Hunter Wilds for Premium members. I love how Sony talks about PS Plus with great fanfare but won't post subscriber this data, I was able to use cross-reference PS Plus sub counts with MAUs to get a rough idea of the proportion of PlayStation monthly users who actually subscribe to Plus. — Derek Strickland (@DeekeTweak) June 25, 2025 PS Plus has had some decent months this year, which might be why a price hike feels like it's coming just over the horizon. PlayStation CEO Hideaki Nishino recently remarked that players kept signing up for more expensive tiers even after the last round of increases. 'The PlayStation Plus service offers great value for our players, and we will continue to add more value and adjust our pricing strategy in a dynamic way to maximize profitability,' he told investors earlier this month. Ever wonder what the most popular games on the service are? Sony recently disclosed the top 10 in no particular order to Game File. They are mostly single-player games, including four first-party Sony blockbusters: God of War Ragnarök, Ghost of Tsushima, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and The Last of Us Part I. Others include Hogwarts Legacy and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, alongside no-brainers like Grand Theft Auto V. Less obvious top-performers are Dead by Daylight, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and UFC 5. PlayStation's global services VP Nick Maguire told Game File the company remains committed to bringing its big first-party games to PS Plus no earlier than 18 to 24 months after they comes out. Instead, it's been wooing subscribers to upgrade to the priciest tier with PS1 and PS2 classics, while streaming for PS3 games has been rarer. 'Through streaming, we'll still continue to look at those ones,' he said. 'We haven't ruled them out. The opportunities are there. But there are a lot of PS3 games already streaming.' . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Engadget
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
PS Plus Monthly games for July include Diablo 4 and Jusant
Sony has revealed the PS Plus Monthly games for July as the subscription service is about to reach its 15th anniversary. Between July 1 and August 4, members on all tiers will be able to add Diablo IV (PS5 and PS4), The King of Fighters XV (PS5 and PS4) and Jusant (PS5 only) to their collection. The monthly games for June — NBA 2K25, Alone in the Dark (2024), Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Destiny 2: The Final Shape — are available to claim until July 1. Diablo IV is the clear headliner this time around. The 2023 action RPG from Blizzard is just about to get a big update too , including the expansion of endgame dungeons and the addition of keyboard and mouse support on consoles. Don't Nod's Jusant is a really lovely, narrative-based climbing game, a fairly relaxing way to spend a few hours . SNK's The King of Fighters XV, meanwhile, retains the series' 3 vs. 3 tag fighting format and it includes rollback netcode to minimize lag while playing online. Meanwhile, June 29 marks the 15th anniversary of PS Plus. Sony is marking the occasion by offering free multiplayer to non subscribers this weekend, adding a couple of game trials ( WWE 2K25 and Monster Hunter Wilds ) for Premium members and offering discounts on games and Sony Pictures Core movies. The company says that, throughout the lifespan of PS Plus, it has made more than 500 monthly games available for subscribers to keep in their collection as long as they maintain their membership. Sony still isn't sharing PS Plus subscriber numbers, though it told Game File that the Premium tier has grown by 18 percent over the last year. Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino recently said that PS Plus price increases are "partly a result of increasing value we bring to the players" and that they hadn't slowed down subscriptions. The company still has no plans to offer its own games on the service on their release date, unlike Xbox does with Game Pass, though it will continue to add some third-party games to PS Plus on day one.
