Beyond 26 Awesome PlayStation 5 Games Coming in 2026 - Beyond 926
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Dec 17, 2025 2026 promises to be a thrilling year for PlayStation 5 gamers! Major titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Marvel's Wolverine are generating buzz, while quirky gems like Romeo is a Dead Man and Mouse: P.I. For Hire add variety. The panel also discusses the unique mechanics of anticipated RPGs like Crimson Desert and Phantom Blade Zero. Expect exciting narrative-driven games like Housemarque's Saros and a stylish approach in LEGO Batman. There's also cautionary skepticism surrounding Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic's future.
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New Shooters Need More Than Pedigree
- Wildcard new shooters like High Guard blend objective-based modes with hero abilities to stand out from battle-pass churn.
- Jada Griffin warns good pedigree isn't enough; sustain requires strong design and player retention.
Suda51's Style Shines Through
- Suda51's Romeo Is A Dead Man feels like auteur-driven art, not market-optimized design.
- Brian Altano and hosts loved its punk, rough edges and can’t wait to play it.
Grounded Yakuza Beats Over-the-Top
- Yakuza Kiwami 3 returns to grounded storytelling with Kiryu running an orphanage and quieter beats.
- Max Scoville highlights the remake modernizes an older entry that aged poorly.