Michael Leri

California

Gaming Features Writer at ComicBook.com

Former editor at ComingSoon, GameRevolution, & PS LifeStyle + words at Game Informer, Game Rant, & USgamer. Second descriptor. Wacky third descriptor.

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10 Best PlayStation Store Deals in the 2025 “Mid-Year Deals" Sale

1 week ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

The PlayStation Store‘s “Mid-Year Deals” sale, going on in June and July 2025, is, as the title states, bisecting the year with a host of discounts. Many of these have games at their lowest prices ever on PlayStation. Some are simply hitting the same low prices they often hit. Regardless, there are many titles to sift through. Here are 10 of the best sales in the “Mid-Year Deals” sale on the PlayStation Store. All sales are live until July 2nd at 11:59 PM PT.
10 Best PlayStation Store Deals in the 2025 “Remasters and Retro” Sale

1 week ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

The PlayStation Store‘s June 2025 “Remasters and Retro” sale is a blast from the past. It’s full of all sorts of hits from yesteryear and many past systems. It’s not just ports or emulated versions of games, either, as publishers have taken a liking to remasters and remakes over the last few years. There’s a discrepancy between the respectable celebrations and cynical cash-ins, so it can be hard to find the ones worth delving back into.
Lies of P: Overture Review: Lying With the Greats

1 week ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

Lies of P proved it could go toe-to-toe with FromSoftware’s best Soulslikes when it originally came out in 2023. The tight combat, cohesively designed levels, and tough boss fights meant it launched as one of the genre’s elite titles. However, From’s reign is not something that’s exclusive to its release day offerings, as its legacy of creating acclaimed DLC is an underrated way the team has remained on top.
This Silent Hill and Onimusha Retro Homage Is Evil in the Best and Worst Ways

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

Labyrinth of the Demon King is evil in ways specific to the PS1 era of horror games. It’s grainy, actively hostile to the player, and often opaque, making it reminiscent of the days when most horror games only catered to the sickos. It has an undeniable and impeccable style, and the game leans on it pretty hard, but the individual parts that give Labyrinth an edge also hold it back in pretty severe ways.It is, however, a quilt stitched together from genre greats.
This Silent Hill and Onimusha Retro Homage Is Evil in the Best and Worst Ways

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Michael Leri

This Silent Hill and Onimusha Retro Homage Is Evil in the Best and Worst WaysLabyrinth of the Demon King is evil in ways specific to the PS1 era of horror games. It’s grainy, actively hostile to the player, and often opaque, …
Ninja Gaiden 4 Release Date Revealed in New Bloody Trailer

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

The Ninja Gaiden 4 release date has finally been revealed. An action-packed new trailer from the Xbox Games Showcase nailed down what was previously only a vague window. Ninja Gaiden 4 is coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5 on October 21st for $69.99. It’ll also launch on Xbox Game Pass and be part of Xbox Play Anywhere. This trailer showcases the action developers PlatinumGames and Team Ninja are known for.
Shredder's Revenge Team

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

Scott Pilgrim is making his return to video games. Tribute Games has announced Scott Pilgrim EX, a retro beat ’em up, at Summer Game Fest Live. EX is a cooperative brawler modeled after the popular graphic novel. As was the case for the first game, Anamanaguchi will be composing the music and creating the sound for this title.
Lies of P: Overture DLC Release Date Announced in New Trailer

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

The Lies of P: Overture DLC previously only had a summer 2025 release date window, but the latest trailer for the game has nailed down exactly when it’s coming out. And it’s incredibly soon. Overture is out now PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for $29.99, as shown in the Summer Game Fest trailer. This launch trailer shows off some of the bosses and environments before dropping the sudden release date.
10 Best PlayStation Store Deals in the 2025 “Summer Game Fest” Sale

3 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

The PlayStation Store‘s 2025 “Summer Game Fest” sale is yet another big summer sale. However, this one is tied to the annual Summer Game Fest season, where publishers and developers showcase their upcoming titles. Not all of the games in this sale are related to an announcement from the show, but a discount is a discount. Here are 10 of the best sales in the “Summer Game Fest” on the PlayStation Store. All sales are live until June 18th at 11:59 PM PT.
Katamari Damacy Creator's New Game Has Enough Heart, But Not Enough Brains

3 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Michael Leri

to a T wants to let you know that you’re fine the way you are. It repeats this ad nauseam through a catchy jingle at the beginning of each of the eight chapters. Moments of radical acceptance filtered through an obscene amount of whimsy, mostly aimed at children, capture what this latest title from Katamari Damacy director Keita Takahashi does well. It’s a game beaming with positivity, but that optimism doesn’t always cover up its many weak spots.