Long-running PS4 and PS Vita game "Pox Nora" will leave the PlayStation Store by the end of 2026.
The most significant PlayStation development today centers around the game Pox Nora, a turn-based strategy and collectible card game initially released for the PS4 and PS Vita by Sony Online Entertainment in 2006. As reported by PlayStation Lifestyle, its current owner, Desert Owl Games, has announced the game will be removed from the PlayStation Store on December 31, 2026. This move marks the end of an era, as the game will no longer be available on any PlayStation console. Desert Owl Games stated that discontinuing support will allow them to focus resources elsewhere, though they acknowledged the decision was difficult.
PS Store Delistings Stir Concerns
In related news, several first-party PlayStation titles temporarily vanished from the online PS Store, raising eyebrows among gamers. According to PlayStation Lifestyle, titles like “God of War 3 Remastered” and “Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection” are reportedly missing from the Americas region store. However, these delistings appear to be due to a technical glitch, as the games remain available in other regions and are included in ongoing promotions. This incident highlights the complexities and occasional unpredictability of digital storefront management.
Hideo Kojima Peacefully Moves On
Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima recently made news after his latest project, “Physint,” was dropped by PlayStation, only for Microsoft to pick it up soon after. Despite the setback, Kojima publicly displayed his lack of hard feelings toward Sony by visiting Sony City and posing for photos. As noted by Push Square, this gesture suggests that while Kojima may be moving forward with Xbox, his relationship with Sony remains amicable. Fans continue to track Kojima’s projects with great interest, regardless of the platform.
Other Tidbits
- PlayStation Plus has announced the games available for October 2026 as part of its Extra and Premium subscription tiers, as reported by Push Square. These additions promise to offer a range of spooky-themed experiences for current subscribers.
- Classic PlayStation RPG “Tales of Eternia” has been remastered for PS5, though according to a Push Square review, the game shows signs of its age even as it seeks to capitalize on the enhanced capabilities of modern hardware.
- Meanwhile, Xbox has captured attention with a survey examining the potential exclusivity of franchises like “Fallout” and “Minecraft,” as noted by Push Square. This development illustrates ongoing competitive dynamics between the major gaming platforms.
