Image used with permission by copyright holderSony has announced that it will no longer support Android with its PlayStation Mobile platform for publishing indie games and original PlayStation classics. The service will continue to function on PlayStation Certified devices running Android 4.4.2 and below, but Sony will not guarantee that games will play properly or that users will be able to access the store on any subsequent versions of the operating system. Sony has no plans to add any more devices to the Certified list and the service will not work at all in Google’s upcoming Android L.
PlayStation Mobile launched in 2012 to provide an easy and inexpensive platform for indie developers to reach a wide, mobile audience without the conservative restrictions of the iOS App Store. The service will remain on PS Vita, continuing Sony’s strong support of indie games recently, but now only within its own, closed ecosystem of platforms.
Oh hey, GTA 5 is back on PlayStation Plus this month
November's PlayStation Plus lineup is packed with games this month, both in terms of quality and quantity. However, with Grand Theft Auto 6 on the horizon (hopefully sometime next year), arguably the biggest addition is Grand Theft Auto 5, which is back on the subscription service after leaving earlier this year.
There's not much to say about GTA 5 that hasn't already been said. It's one of the bestselling games of all time and still holds up more than 10 years after release. It's likely you already own it on some platform, but if you somehow don't or just want to play it on the PlayStation 5 or 4, you can play it for free with an Extra or Premium subscription.
PS5 restock update: Where you can buy a PS5 right now
When the PlayStation 5 first launched back in November 2020, it was nearly impossible to get your hands on the highly anticipated console. Despite demand being through the roof, chip shortages heavily cut production -- and due to sustained consumer interest, it was a problem that plagued the PS5 for years after launch.
Thankfully, we're happy to report that those issues have largely been resolved, making it pretty easy to grab a PS5 these days. The launch of the PS5 Pro has ignited another buying frenzy, and with Black Friday coming up, Sony has even cut the price of the base PS5.
