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Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Here's when PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 free games are being announced
The PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games are set to be announced soon, and we've got all the details you need to know about when you can expect them Two titles have already been confirmed for the PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 roster, but there's plenty more speculation about what else might be on the cards. Despite a somewhat lacklustre reveal of Sand Land as the headline act last month, PlayStation kicked off its PS Plus June 2025 free games with a surprise drop for Essential subscribers, as well as a smattering of titles for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, so we'll write off May as a blip for now. The recent PlayStation State of Play showcase (via YouTube) made some significant announcements, including the release of Twisted Metal 3 and 4 on Tuesday, July 15, and Resident Evil 2 and 3 in the summer. It was also revealed that Sword of the Sea, the latest adventure from the creators of Journey, will debut on the service on day one in August. Some of these releases are imminent, with FBC: Firebreak set to land on PS Plus Extra on Tuesday, June 17, along with the original Deus Ex for Premium subscribers. These games are guaranteed to arrive this month, giving us a solid starting point for predicting other potential additions. The most effective way to anticipate what might be included in a future PS Plus release is by examining the games that were released on the service at the same time last year, noting their original PlayStation release dates, adding a year to those dates, and seeing what matches up. In this instance, we'd be looking at the PS Plus June 2025 Extra and Premium lineup, which boasted Monster Hunter Rise, Crusader Kings 3 and Monster Energy Supercross – The Video Game 6. Given that Monster Hunter was initially launched in March 2021, the subsequent year is a good indicator for game releases, with titles such as Bleach: Brave Souls, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands making an appearance. The inclusion of these games would result in a satisfying PS Plus June 2025 Extra and Premium games drop for many players. However, with FBC: Firebreak already confirmed, it hardly needs these additions to make it a standout month. But when exactly will this new collection of games be unveiled? Here's everything you need to know about the PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games reveal date. PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games reveal date The PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games reveal date is scheduled for Wednesday,June 11 at 8.30am PDT / 11.30am EDT / 4.30pm BST. This is because the PS Plus Extra and Premium games for any given month are always announced on its second Wednesday, before being released on the following Tuesday, which in this case is Tuesday, June 17. It's refreshing to have a sneak peek at the forthcoming PS Plus Extra and Premium June 2025 games this month, and Sony could still surprise us with this month's release. You can also subscribe to our free All Out Gaming newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
QuickCheck: Was a dance track played on air and in malls on its 25th anniversary?
IN TODAY'S digital age, the success of a song is often seen in how it goes viral on social media, but back in the day, it was all about airplay and charts. Twenty-five years ago, iconic Eurodance track "Sandstorm" by Darude was released internationally and went on to become Finland's most commercially successful single of all time. Is it true that to mark the occasion, radio stations and shopping centres throughout the country played the track simultaneously? VERDICT: TRUE Taking to his official social media channels, Finnish DJ and producer Darude shared the news that the track was played simultaneously throughout his home country on May 8, 2025. "What an honour. At 9.15 this morning, radio stations and shopping centres across Finland came together to play Sandstorm at exactly the same time to celebrate 25 years! "You could hear it in malls, schools, everywhere! Thank you everyone," Darude said in his Instagram post. The DJ and producer also announced that Sept 6 would be the Helsinki date for his #STORM25 tour. Meanwhile, industry magazine DJ Mag reported that Sandstorm was one of Finland's most successful commercial singles of all time, having spent 17 weeks in the upper reaches of the country's dance chart upon release. It added that the track had initially been released in Finland in October 1999, but was re-released globally in 2000. DJ Mag also said the track had since become a viral sensation multiple times over, having gained momentum as an online meme in the past decade or so. It also reported that in 2018, it had even become the alarm sound of an actual sandstorm detector and most recently was featured in the trailer for the new Bandai Namco action RPG Sand Land. What an honour. At 09:15 this morning, radio stations and shopping centers across Finland came together to play Sandstorm at exactly the same time to celebrate 25 years! You could hear it in malls, schools, everywhere! Thank you everyone! > > — Darude (@Darudevil) Darudevil/status/ 1920512285455360329?ref_src= twsrc%5Etfw ">May 8, 2025 SOURCES: - sandstorm-played- simultaneously-finnish-radio- stations-celebrate-25th- anniversary - darude-sandstorm-act-alarm- actual-sandstorm-detector
Digital Trends
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
3 new PlayStation Plus games to play this weekend (May 23-25)
There's nothing better than an extended weekend to treat yourself to some guilt-free gaming time. Memorial Day means a ton of us get a whole extra day to chill out and explore the best games on PlayStation Plus, which just so happen to have added a huge chunk of titles. We've got multiple dangerous open world games, RPGs, and more to pick from, making this one of the hardest weeks I've had in narrowing down my recommendations to just three. That's a great problem to have and only means you will easily find a game that clicks with you. Even though we've got a three-day weekend, there's no time to waste, so here are the three best new PlayStation Plus games you need to be playing. Sand Land Akira Toriyama is most famous for creating the Dragon Ball universe, but that wasn't his only creation. Sand Land was one of his last projects, but has that trademark Toriyama look and feel. This is an open world RPG where you play as the Fiend Prince Beelzebub on a big adventure in search of the Legendary Spring in the desert world of Sand Land. Don't expect huge energy beams and cosmic-level clashes here. The majority of your time will be spent piloting and fighting inside all sorts of charming and creative vehicles. You can even collect resources to build and customize your own vehicles to suit your needs. Plus, since this game covers the relatively short story, you can jump right in and understand exactly what's going on. Recommended Videos Sand Land is available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy – Enhanced Edition All of us PlayStation fans still can't get our hands on Stalker 2 just yet, but we can at least be prepared when it eventually does come to PS5 with the brand new bundle of the first three games fully remastered. If you're unfamiliar with the franchise, you're exactly who this package is made for. The Stalker games invite you to investigate the deadly Zone, an alternate version of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. These games are meant to be hardcore and incredibly unforgiving. At the same time, the systems and AI are such that every situation is unique. You won't hear any two people's experiences mirror each other in this game. If you can put yourselves into your character's shoes and really roleplay, this survival FPS trilogy will easily become your next obsession. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Battle Engine Aquila Anyone who has been reading these recommendations regularly knows I can't help but include a classic game whenever possible. This week, there was only one to pick from, but I was instantly intrigued because it has to be one of the very few remaining PS2 games I'd never heard of. Battle Engine Aquila is a vehicular combat game where you pilot the titular mech in massive battles. Your Battle Engine can swap between an airborne and land mode to trade off more mobility and speed for stronger weaponry. You can choose between multiple Engine types for each mission, each of which is ranked to encourage you to replay them for a better score. There's not much story going on in the game itself, so just enjoy this one for the technical combat and novelty. Battle Engine Aquila is available now on PS5 and PC.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
《Sand Land》、《Soul Hackers 2》、《Ark: Survival Ascended》！5 月 PS Plus 會員基本、升級、高級檔新遊戲看這裡
PS Plus 的 5 月份會員免費、升級及高級檔新遊戲陣容已全數公開。會免這次的主打作品是《Ark: Survival Ascended》，而升級和高級檔則有《Sand Land》、《Soul Hackers 2》坐鎮。 《Ark: Survival Ascended》（PS5） 《Balatro 小丑牌》（PS5、PS4） 《Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun》（PS5、PS4） 《Sand Land》（PS5、PS4） 《Soul Hackers 2》（PS5） 《Battlefield 5》（PS4） 《碧藍幻想 Versus -RISING-》（PS5、PS4） 《S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy》（PS5、PS4） 《Humankind》（PS5、PS4） 《牧場物語 Welcome！美麗人生》（PS5） 《The Ascent》（PS5、PS4） 《Gloomhaven Mercenaries Edition》（PS5、PS4，香港限定） PS 2 經典《Battle Engine Aquila》（PS5、PS4） 會免遊戲從 5 月 6 日起有效，升級、高級檔新增遊戲則會從 5 月 20 日起入庫，想體驗的朋友到時記得去下載。 👉 備戰《黑神話：悟空》！PS5 合用大容量 SSD 網購優惠 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道：
Engadget
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
PS Plus Game Catalog additions for May include Sand Land and Battlefield V,
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May includes some heavy hitters like Sand Land and Battlefield V . All of the following games will be available to play on May 20. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. First up, there's the gorgeous Sand Land . This is an adaptation of an Akira Toriyama manga , the guy who created the Dragon Ball franchise. He also designed many of the monsters and characters in Chrono Trigger and the Dragon Quest series. The game is, more or less, a beat-for-beat recreation of the manga, wrapped up in a fast-paced action RPG package. There's also an emphasis on vehicular combat. The game will be playable on PS4 and PS5. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Battlefield V brought the long-standing franchise back to WWII . The FPS also features a battle royale mode that can handle up to 64 simultaneous players . It's a fun time, particularly for those sick of Call of Duty. It's only available for PS4. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Soul Hackers 2 is a turn-based RPG developed by Atlus, who most recently made the absolutely fantastic Metaphor: ReFantazio . If you've played that, along with every Persona and Shin Megami Tensei game, this could scratch a very particular dungeon-crawling itch. It's just for PS5. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy is also getting a remaster that drops on May 20, so this will be a day one release for PS Plus. The trilogy features updated graphics, keyboard and mouse support and gameplay modes specifically for PS5 Pro. The games will be playable on both PS4 and PS5. Other titles for the month include Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted , Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising , Humankind , Gloomhaven and Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life . That's a pretty stacked lineup. Again, these will all be available on May 20.
