How To Connect PS5 Controller To iPhone

Want to know if you can connect your PS5 controller to iPhone? The answer’s yes, and it’s quite easy; just follow the below steps and you’ll be sorted in no time!

• Turn your DualSense controller off, and then press and hold the PlayStation button and Share button simultaneously.
• Once the lightbar on the controller is flashing, you can stop holding these buttons down. This ensures the DualSense has activated pairing mode and can be found via Bluetooth.
• Go to the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone and make sure Bluetooth is turned on. You should see the DualSense Wireless Controller listed.
• Click on this and you should now be able to use the DualSense controller with your iPhone or Apple device.

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PS5 Won’t Turn On – Possible Solutions For PS5 Not Powering Up

Power Supply May Be Faulty

The most obvious problem is the power supply, so first of all turn off everything and make sure your power cable is connected properly to the PS5. It’s recommended to remove the power cable, waiting a minute, and then plug it back into your console. You can also try another power cord, as it uses the same one that PS3 and PS4 were packaged with.

Alternatively, run a power cycle. Press and hold down the PS5’s power button until the white light stops flashing. Next, remove the power cable, wait at least 20 seconds for the power to drain, and then reconnect it and turn the console back on.

Your PS5 Won’t Detect A Working Display Unit

Make sure the HDMI cable connecting your PS5 and TV is inserted properly. Either remove it and plug it back in again, or try a different HDMI cable.

Your PS5 Is Overheating

If the PS5 isn’t getting proper ventilation and overheating, your console may not turn on or may randomly turn off while you’re playing a game. Indeed, this is an issue that has existed pretty much since the days of the PS2, which would easily overheat.

In order to make sure your PS5 is receiving proper ventilation, make sure it is placed where there are no other object nearby that may block the fans and reduced proper airflow. You should also make sure the vents on the PS5 are cleared of any dust etc.

PS5 Firmware Issues

It’s possible that your PS5 may not be powering up properly due to issues caused by the console’s software updates. For those of you who have the standard edition of the console, try inserting a disc into the disc drive to power it on. Be sure not to force the disc in, though.

Another solution is to restart the PS5 in Safe Mode. To do this, press and hold the power button down for a few seconds, until you hear a second beep, then release it. Next, hook up your DualSense to a USB, press the PS button, and choose ‘Restart PS5.’

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That’s according to YouTuber RebsGaming, who claims in a new video that Project Foundry, which was showcased by Halo Studios as part of their Unreal Engine 5 research project, is “clearly based on Combat Evolved.” They added that according two sources, development of the Halo: Combat Evolved Remake kicked off in 2023, and is slated to launch in 2026 with only the campaign featured. Sources also state that it could see a release on PlayStation in addition to PC and Xbox.

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Evidence has been mounting in recent months about a Halo: Combat Evolved Remake. Recently, Xbox chief Phil Spencer mentioned that next year will see “the return of a classic that’s been with us since the beginning,” with according to The Verge’s Tom Warren, is Halo: Combat Evolved. Furthermore, a listing on the PS backend recently updated to include a reference to Halo coming to PS5, presumably being Combat Evolved.

While nothing has been announced by Microsoft yet regarding a Halo: Combat Evolved Remake, a 2026 would make sense for the project seeing as how the game celebrates its 25th anniversary next year.

[Source – RebsGaming YouTube via Insider Gaming]

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The 1BF Telegram group has reported that the latest client update for Battlefield Labs has added the string ‘Battlefield 6 open beta,’ suggesting that something is in the pipeline at Battlefield Studios. This doesn’t mean that the new Battlefield game is officially called Battlefield 6, but rather, it’s probably just an internal name that the team are using for the time being, and it’s been thrown around for a while now by the media when talking about the next instalment in the franchise

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Battlefield Studios hasn’t announced an open beta for the new Battlefield game yet, but it’s not a stretch to assume there would be one closer to launch. An official release date hasn’t been set for the shooter yet, but publisher EA has said to expect Battlefield 6 (or whatever it ends up being called) by the end of March 2026.

In the meantime, leaks from Battlefield Labs has provided us with a slew of hints as to what’s coming from the new game. Only recently, the fan-favourite Rush Mode was showcased in action, as well as footage from the campaign. Furthermore, it has also been claimed that the new Battlefield title has transitioned from pre-Alpha build to Alpha.

EA will officially reveal the new Battlefield game at some point this summer, with the game expected to launch for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.

Battlefield 6 is currently undergoing extensive playtesting ahead of its release, which has confirmed that the game will feature some impressive destruction mechanics. This latest entry in the franchise is a massive undertaking, and is being worked on by a collective known as Battlefield Studios, which includes DICE, Ripple Effect Studios, Criterion Games and EA Motive.

[Source – MP1st]

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There’s no patch notes to speak of, with the official Focus Entertainment X account simply stating, “Time to jump back in with improved visuals and smoother performance. New Eden has never felt so close to the living.”

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden sees players following ghost-hunters Antea Duarte and Red Mac Raith, who have vowed to protect the living from the threat of lingering ghosts and spectres. However, tragedy unfolds when Antea becomes a spirit herself, forcing Raith to search for a way to liberate her from her new supernatural incarnation.

To make matters worse, the community of New Eden is plagued by otherworldly threat and ancient secrets. As such, players must combine the spiritual powers of Antea and Red’s powerful arsenal to banish the souls of the dead that torment the living — all the while making important choices to decide the fate of the community.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden was released for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S in February 2024. You can read our full review here.

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Krafton announced last week that it was replacing key members of the development team, with Steve Papoutsis of Striking Distance Studios taking over the role of CEO. Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire were among the people who departed the Subnautica 2 developer. According to Bloomberg, all three individuals were “pushed out” of Unknown Worlds.

Following this, Krafton confirmed that Subnautica had been delayed to 2026, which came just a few months ahead of plans to reward the development team with a $250 bonus payout. However, Krafton affirmed that the game’s delay was “not influenced by any contractual or financial considerations,” and the publisher later made the following statement:

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Subnautica 2 was originally planned for early access launch in early 2024, but the timeline has since been significantly delayed. Krafton made multiple requests to Charlie and Max to resume their roles as game director and technical director respectively, but both declined to do so. In particular, following the failure of Moonbreaker, Krafton asked Charlie to devote himself to the development of Subnautica 2. However, instead of participating in the game development, he chose to focus on a personal film project.

In wake of this, Cleveland has now revealed that legal action is being taken against Krafton , writing the following in a post to the Subnautica community:

We’ve now filed a lawsuit against Krafton. The details should eventually become (at least mostly) public – you all deserve the full story. Suing a multi-billion dollar company in a painful, public and possibly protracted way was certainly not on my bucket list. But this needs to be made right. Subnautica has been my life’s work and I would never willingly abandon it or the amazing team that has poured their hearts into it.

As for the earnout, the idea that Max, Ted, and I wanted to keep it all for ourselves is totally untrue. I’m in this industry because I love it, not for riches. Historically we’ve always shared our profits with the team and did the same when we sold the studio. You can be damned sure we’ll continue with the earnout/bonus as well. They deserve it for all their incredible work trying to get this great game into your hands.

Subnautic 2 is now scheduled for release at some point in 2026.

[Source – Subnautica Reddit, Eurogamer]

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“Ghost of Yotei isn’t going to rush you through anything,” they said, assuring fans that Ghost of Yotei “focuses on player freedom more than any game Sucker Punch has ever made.” In case you missed the footage, you can check out the new Ghost of Yotei gameplay here.

One of the main features that was confirmed in the State of Play broadcast is ability to relive past events from Atsu’s life via flashbacks, allowing you to get an idea of what life was like for her prior to the Yotei Six brutally killing her family. Most importantly, Sucker Punch wants you to simply explore at your leisure, taking on whatever you feel as you whip out your spyglass and take in the sights.

“‘We think the best way to play is to simply pull out your spyglass, find something interesting on the horizon, and enjoy the ride,” said Connell.

Managing upgrades, resources, when to buy what, can be a burden in a big open-world game At campsites, members of your wolf pack can catch up with you, offering upgrades and unique items. This helps ensure you have every opportunity to upgrade and prepare for Atsu’s vengeance quest ahead. You don’t have to leave where you’re exploring. The game comes to you.

Ghost of Yotei is scheduled for release on October 2, 2025, and Sony will launch a series of themed hardware bundles and matching accessories to coincide with the game’s release. Sucker Punch had previously said that Ghost of Yotei will boast the largest map of any open-world game to date, which ties in nicely with the studio’s comments above bout emphasising player freedom.

[Source – GamesRadar]

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Due out early next year, paid servers will give Sea of Thieves users access to a number of exclusive tools including a cinematic camera that is used to make trailers. No details on the monthly membership fee have been announced yet. Furthermore, Season 17 onwards will see a shakeup for Seas of Thieves designed around a new three-month model, the first of which will focus on revamping the game’s sandbox.

Moving on, the second month of a new season will grow the game’s live events, while the final month is billed as a ‘call to action’ in order to entice players back for a major world event. Rare also revealed that Season 18 will update the Devil’s Roar area and continue the story of the Dark Ancients.

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Speaking during the broadcast, Drew Stevens, Production Director on Sea of Thieves, commented:

We’ve felt like we’re always on the back foot. With a lot of areas, we felt we’re a little bit slow to react. We don’t have the necessary resource or team structure to allow us to jump straight back and to start to address some of those things that we’re seeing, whether it’s around quality control and shipping features at a place that we’re just not quite happy with, to game performance, like slowly being in a place where we’re adding new features to the game but performance over time is degrading, through to game security. I feel like we were too slow to react as cheating started to build in the PC community, and there’s a couple of areas around that — even just long-standing bugs, and our ability to go and address that stuff alongside features.

Sea of Thieves launched in April 2024 for the PS5 as one of the first Xbox-exclusives to make the transition to rival formats.

Sea of Thieves was originally released for the Xbox One and PC back in 2018, and sees players taking on the role of a pirate — selected as a procedurally generated avatar — before embarking on the high seas. Here, you’ll take on quest for trading companies, netting you treasure in the process, which is used to sold to representatives at outposts to swell your reputation. The game is set in a shared world, so you’ll bump into other players, engaging in naval battles and attempting to pinch each others’ treasure in the process.

[Source – IGN]

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NetEase Games launched Marvel Rivals in December 2024 for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S, and as of February the game has surpassed 40 million players worldwide. Marvel Rivals is a hero shooter based around 6v6 PvP battles featuring over 35 characters plucked from the Marvel Comics universe, including Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, and Wolverine.

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ALL PLATFORMS

New Hero Ignites the Battle!

Phoenix turns up the heat in Marvel Rivals!

New Map to Explore!

New Domination Map – Klyntar: Celestial Husk

SEASON EVENT

New Event: Milano Repair Logs – Join the crew to help repair the Milano and earn a free Symbiote Storm costume.
This event launches alongside the new season.

COMPETITIVE

Rank Reset: Based on your final Season 2.5 rank, ranks will be demoted by 7 divisions. For example, if you ended the season at Diamond I, your Season 3 journey begins at Gold II.
New Rank Settlement Rewards: New rewards have landed, and they’re hotter than a supernova! Reach Gold for the incredible Phoenix – Emerald Flames costume, and earn fresh Crests of Honor for Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and the illustrious Top 500.
But that’s not all! This season, we’re igniting some fiery fun with brand-new Nameplate Frame rewards for Diamond and Platinum ranks.

MISSION SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS

1. Daily Missions Removed: Their Chrono Token rewards will be redistributed to other missions.
2. Weekly Missions Improved: Unfinished weekly missions will now roll over and can be completed until the mid-season ends.
3. New Season Missions: These last the entire season and can be completed repeatedly for rewards.
4. More Mission Types: New missions added, while excessive hero-specific missions have been removed.

NEW SYSTEMS

1. Accessories: Earn Accessory Points in matches and redeem them in the Shop for hero-specific accessories.
2. Student Perks: College students can verify their school email to get free trial access to 10 costumes.
3. Main Menu Update: New Events tab for easy event tracking.
4. Discord Integration: Reconnect your Discord account after the update to receive 100 Units and unlock new features: Chat with Discord friends in-game and message in-game friends via Discord when not in the game.
5. New Practice Option: Team captains can now queue all members into the same practice Doom Match session.

NEW IN STORE

1. New Costume: Phoenix – Chaos Phoenix Bundle.
2. New Emoji: Phoenix – Default Bundle.
3. New Costume Colors: Scarlet Witch – Immortal Sovereign, Jeff the Land Shark – Sunshine Land Shark, Invisible Woman – Malice, Rocket Raccoon – Sunshine Raccoon.
4. New Ultimate Ability VFX: Scarlet Witch – Immortal Sovereign, Jeff the Land Shark – Sunshine Land Shark.

Fixes and Optimizations

ALL PLATFORMS

1. Match Summary Revamp: More detailed stats and functions added.
2. Gallery Update: Merged “Serials” and “Special Edition,” added a new “Cinematics” tab featuring map cutscenes.
3. Costume MVPs: Previously Costume-Exclusive MVPs can now be used with any costume for greater customization. Mix and match freely!

MAPS AND MODES

1. Fixed terrain issues that could cause characters to become stuck or clip through odd locations.
2. Resolved various issues, including floating broken objects, collision errors, etc.
3. Improved symbiote lift devices: Now require a player to stand on them to trigger upon attack.

HEROES

1. Soundwave Enhancement: Added new, softer high-frequency hit and impact sound effects. Adjust settings in Audio > Combat Mix.
2. Thing’s Rocky Road: We’ve fixed an issue where The Thing’s Embattled Leap ability couldn’t target Wolverine while the Fastball Special was charging up. Now, nothing will stop Ben from jumping to Logan’s side.
3. Emote Antics: We’ve patched up several emote animation bugs across the roster.

ADJUSTMENTS

VANGUARD

Emma Frost

Looks like the White Queen is trading a bit of offense for more glam! Her Damage and her Survivability in Diamond Form are taking a slight hit.
– Reduce Telepathic Pulse Damage at 99 energy from 120/s to 110/s and from 150/s to 140/s at 100 energy.
– Reduce Diamond Form Damage Reduction from 30% to 25%.
– Reduce the energy cost of Psionic Seduction (Ultimate Ability) from 3700 to 3400.

The Thing

We’re not afraid to say it… IT’S CLOBBERIN’ TIME! Now with smoother moves and more utility! Time for more pain with your brothers and sisters in arms!
– New Ability Battle Blitz: The Thing leaps toward enemies, gaining 25% Damage Reduction. Leap targeting distance to enemies is 20m.
– Stone Haymaker New Effect: Knocks down hit flying enemies.

Venom

Venom’s got a stickier grip! His control after diving in is now slightly more terrifying.
– Increase Cellular Corrosion enemy slow effect from 15% to 25%.

DUELIST

Human Torch

Flame on… but mind the heat! Johnny’s getting a Team-Up Anchor effect but a little less firepower to balance things out.
– Reduce Fire Cluster Damage per projectile from 6 to 5.5.
– Reduce Supernova (Ultimate Ability) activation shockwave Damage from 80 to 75 and Fire Tornadoes DoT from 120/s to 110/s.
– Add Team-Up Anchor bonus 5% Damage boost.

Iron Man

Tony’s slightly powering down with reduced Damage output and a longer wait for his Ultimate.
– Reduce the first two Repulsor Blast hits from 40 to 35 and from 50 to 45 while in Armor Overdrive.
– Increase energy cost of Invincible Pulse Cannon (Ultimate Ability) from 2800 to 3400.

Mister Fantastic

The stretchy genius gets slightly less tanky in his Inflated state.
– Reduce Inflated state Bonus Health from 400 to 350.

Namor

The Sub-Mariner surges forward with smoother aim and slightly sharper tridents!
– Increase Trident of Neptune Projectile Damage from 70 to 75 and Projectile Speed from 120m/s to 150m/s.
– Increase Wrath of the Seven Seas Projectile Speed from 120m/s to 150m/s.

Scarlet Witch

Wanda’s Ultimate just got a little more hex-tra!
– Reduce max slow rate during Reality Erasure (Ultimate Ability) charge period from 35% to 25% and increase Damage from 750 to 850.

Spider-Man

Web-warriors rejoice! Spidey loses his Team-Up Anchor bonus but gains a new Team-Up Ability and a bit more bite.
– Increase ‘Get Over Here!’ kick Damage when pulled to enemies from 50 to 55.
– Increase Spider-Power midair Damage from 50 to 55.
– Increase Amazing Combo Damage from 55 to 60.

The Punisher

Frank’s turret is losing some sting, and his Ultimate is going to need more juice.
– Reduce Culling Turret Projectile Damage from 12 to 10, and decrease the Spell Field Damage from 12 to 10.
– Increase the energy cost of Final Judgement (Ultimate Ability) from 3400 to 3700.

Winter Soldier

Bucky’s getting a little more dangerous from downtown.
– Adjust Roterstern Damage Falloff maximum at 40m from 60% to 70%.

Wolverine

Logan’s control frequency is taking a slight hit as he now needs more time to sharpen those claws between leaps.
– Increase Feral Leap strike duration from 4s to 5s and increase its cooldown from 12s to 15s.

STRATEGIST

Invisible Woman
Sue’s healing is a little more reliable, now that’s fantastic!
– Increase Orb Projection healing on launch from 40 to 45 and damage from 20 to 25. Reduce healing on return from 40 to 35 and damage from 20 to 15

Loki

The God of Mischief needs slightly more energy for his Ultimate. Guess he’s been up to too many tricks!
– Increase the energy cost of God of Mischief (Ultimate Ability) from 4000 to 4300.

Mantis

Mantis’s healing touch grows, and her Ultimate is more potent, but its frequency is reduced.
– Healing Flower New Effect: Heals allies by 2.5%/s. Reduce base healing from 20/s to 12.5/s.
– Increase energy cost of Soul Resurgence (Ultimate Ability) from 3700 to 4300. Increase Bonus Max Health from 100 to 150.

Ultron

Ultron’s going to have to update his software as his defenses are taking a slight hit, and he’s a little less of a team player (which seems fine by him) in this patch.
– Reduced Dynamic Flight acceleration effect time from 8s to 6s.
– Reduce Imperative: Firewall Bonus Health to self from 75 to 65 and to allies from 55 to 50.

TEAM-UP ABILITIES

NEW

Ever-Burning Bond (Human Torch – Spider-Man)
– With great friendship comes great firepower!
As the Team-Up Anchor, Human Torch gains a 5% boost in damage output.
– Spider-Man unlocks the new Inferno Blast ability through his team-up with Human Torch.

Primal Flame (Phoenix – Wolverine)
– Snikt! Now with a side of cosmic fire.
As the Team-Up Anchor, Phoenix gains a 10% boost in damage output.
– Wolverine gains the new Phoenix Warrior ability through his Team-Up with Phoenix.

ADJUSTED OR REMOVED

ESU Alumnus (Spider-Man – Squirrel Girl)
– Time for these two to graduate on to bigger and better things.
The Team-Up Anchor effect for Spider-Man has been removed, along with the ESU Alumnus Team-Up Ability.
– Squirrel Girl loses the Webbed Acorn ability previously gained from her Team-Up with Spider-Man.

Stark Protocol (Iron Man – Ultron/Squirrel Girl)
– Squirrel Girl joins this tech Team-Up!
Squirrel Girl gains the new Squirrel Missile ability from her Team-Up with Iron Man.

Storming Ignition (Storm – Human Torch)
– The fire is out and the storm has passed on this Team-Up.
– Storm loses the Burning Hurricane ability gained from her Team-Up with Human Torch.
– Human Torch loses the Omega Fire ability gained from his Team-Up with Storm.

Symbiote Shenanigans (Venom – Jeff the Land Shark/Hela)
– The Goddess of Death joins in on the shenanigans.
Hela gains the Hel Tendrils ability through her Team-Up with Venom.

BALANCE CHANGES

Guardian Revival (Adam Warlock – Star-Lord/Mantis)

We’re slightly reducing the usage coverage of this Team-Up as even the Guardians need to pace themselves.
– Increase Leader’s Soul and Nature’s Soul ability cooldown from 120s to 135s.

Symbiote Shenanigans (Venom – Jeff the Land Shark)
We’re slightly increasing the power on Jeff’s end of his Team-Up Ability. Maximum mayhem, now with extra bite!
– Increase Guardian of the Deep maximum Bonus Health from 50 to 100 and max tendril link period from 3s to 5s.

[Source – Marvel Rivals Patch Notes via IGN]

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As previously reported, Sony is releasing a series of Ghost of Yotei-themed hardware and accessories, including Gold and Black PS5 bundles and matching DualSense controllers.

Ghost of Yotei is set 329 years after the game’s predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, during the the year 1603 in the region of Mount of Yotei in Ezo. The game follows Atsu, a roaming ronin who assumes the identity of an Onryo, who is on a mission to exact revenge known as the Yotei Six.

Sucker Punch has said that Ghost of Yotei boasts the largest map of any open-world game the studio has ever produced.

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