Zarmena Khan

Senior Editor at PlayStation LifeStyle

Lived in two continents, worked for the (late) Queen. Avid gamer. Nintendo fan. Love adventures.

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Gears of War: Reloaded PS5 Beta Extended After Tech Troubles

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

Following some technical troubles last weekend, The Coalition has announced an extension of Gears of War: Reloaded beta this weekend on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The first beta test had soured the experience for many, and the studio says it has “heard” players’ complaints. Gears of War: Reloaded’s second beta will kick off tomorrow, June 20, 12 p.m. PT and will run until Sunday, June 22, 9 p.m. PT. New maps and modes will be introduced including Execution and King of the Hill.
Underrated Open World PS4 Shooter 80% Off on PS Store

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

An underrated 2019 PS4 open-world shooter is under $10 in a limited-time PS Store deal. Developed by id Software and Avalanche Studios, Rage 2 is 80% off as part of the new Mid-Year Deals Promotion. Players can pick up Rage 2, which is playable on the PS5 via backwards compatibility, for just $7.99 until the sale ends on July 3. Only the base game is discounted, unfortunately, and we can’t quite recommend the Deluxe Edition at a price point of $59.99.
PS5 a Letdown in Terms of First-Party Exclusives, Fans Say

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

Five years after launch, the PS5 leaves much to be desired when it comes to first-party PlayStation exclusives, players reckon. While there’s no shortage of great games to play this generation, one can’t help but notice the scant PlayStation Studios output, especially in comparison to the PS3 and PS4 eras. The latest discourse was sparked by a Forbes article that has been making rounds on gaming forums.
PSA: New PS Plus Game Will Get Free DLC Starting Fall 2025

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

In case you missed it, June 2025’s PS Plus day-one game is scheduled to receive free playable DLC starting Fall 2025. Remedy Entertainment’s FBC: Firebreak will kick off its post-launch roadmap with two new Jobs in 2025, with plans for more content in 2026. The two new Jobs that’ll launch this year are Outbreak and Blackout, which will be available in Fall and Winter, respectively. Outbreak will come with new gameplay systems and enemies whereas Blackout will come with new equipment and enemies.
New PS5 Controller Is So Limited Even Scalpers Will Struggle

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

Sony has announced a new limited edition PS5 DualSense controller that even professional scalpers will have a hard time snagging. Pictured above, the cosmic green and white DualSense will be available this July, and there’s currently no indication that Sony will make it available worldwide. So, where can you get this DualSense? Well, for starters, you need to attend the Esports World Cup 2025.
The Best PS5, PS4 VR Game Is Ending Support After 7 Years

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

The best and one of the most critically acclaimed PS5, PS4 VR game is ending support on PlayStation platforms. Beat Games has announced that Beat Saber will no longer get PSVR, PSVR2 updates starting June 2025, and its multiplayer will eventually be shut down. Beat Saber will remain available to purchase via PS Store for the foreseeable future and players will continue to have access to content that they purchased.
Acclaimed PS5, PS4 Action RPG Under $10 in New PS Store Sale

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

A new Bandai Namco Entertainment IP is 85% off in a brand-new PS Store sale that is rolling out today. 2021’s PS5, PS4 action role-playing game Scarlet Nexus is just $8.99 starting today until July 3. Scarlet Nexus is included in PS Store’s new Mid-Year Deals Promotion, which kicks off today and brings with it discounts on thousands of items including add-ons and DLC. As we previously reported, PS5 smash hit Black Myth: Wukong is also discounted for the first time as part of the sale.
PS5 Players Just Realizing Another Cool PS4 Feature Was Canned

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

Nearly five years after PS5 launched, players are realizing just how many PS4 features (beyond the obvious themes) are missing in this generation. Many of the missing features were social, like Communities, which is ironic considering live service and multiplayer dominate gaming now more than ever. “Whatever happend to this?” asked Reddit user KenyanThompson, sharing an image of a player’s profile page that displayed what the user was listening to on Spotify at the time. Whatever happened to this?
PSA: Several New PS Plus June Games Have Broken Trophies

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

PS Plus Extra, Premium June 2025 games went live yesterday, and unfortunately, three out of eight games come with glitched trophies. Affected games include day-one title FBC: Firebreak, theHunter: Call of the Wild, and Endless Dungeon. As pointed out by a Redditor, two of FBC: Firebreak trophies are currently glitched: Veteran and Firebreaker. The former is awarded for reaching maximum grade with two Crisis Kits, and the latter is awarded for reaching maximum grade with all Crisis Kits.
PSA: New PS Plus June Games Have Free DLC on PS Store

1 week ago | playstationlifestyle.net | Zarmena Khan

As PS Plus Extra, Premium June 2025 games rolled out today, we spotted some free DLC for two of the games on PS Store that players can grab now. Both theHunter: Call of the Wild and Endless Dungeon come with free add-ons, which are detailed below. Endless Dungeon has two free DLC packs on the PS Store, one of which — the Japan Pack — full Japanese voiceovers, for those who enjoy playing in the Japanese language.