PSX Extreme – Issue 336, September 2025

PSX Extreme Issue 336: September 2025 🎮

The September 2025 issue of PSX Extreme arrives with a packed 124-page edition, translated fully into English for the third time. It’s a monthly deep dive into PlayStation and the wider gaming world, built on hands-on reporting, critical reviews, and long-form features that go beyond the usual news cycle.

Gamescom 2025: More Than 25 Games Played

The cover story takes readers to Cologne for Gamescom 2025. The team went hands-on with a huge lineup, including Pragmata, Resident Evil Requiem, Ninja Gaiden 4, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, The Blood of Dawnwalker, 007 First Light, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and Gothic Remake. There are also impressions from Battlefield 6’s special event and Where Winds Meet, giving a broad look at the games shaping the months ahead.

Reviews: Mafia, Metal Gear, and the Autumn Rush

This issue carries close to 30 reviews. Highlights include Mafia: The Old Country, Hell is Us, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Cronos: The New Dawn, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Gears of War: Reloaded, and Battlefield 6. The review section balances major releases with smaller titles, offering a clear snapshot of what’s worth playing as the autumn season begins.

Hardcore Features: Data Mining, Sleep, and Sicilian Crime

Three substantial articles anchor the issue’s journalism. One examines data mining: how players dig into game files to uncover hidden content. Another explores drowsiness as a gameplay mechanic, looking at how developers use sleep beyond simple health regeneration. The third traces the origins and rise of Sicilian organized crime, timed to the release of Mafia: The Old Country.

Retro Section: Oddworld, Final Fantasy V, The Evil Within, and Superman

The retro pages dig into Oddworld’s deleted games, many of which never reached shelves. There’s a behind-the-scenes look at Final Fantasy V and the elements that became series staples. A feature examines The Evil Within’s arch-enemy story, while another follows Superman’s uneven journey through films and games. A retro review of Deathtrap Dungeon also appears.

Columns, Community, and Regular Departments

Long-running columns return, including Super Pisario, The Story Tavern, Savepoint, Two Grumpy Old Gamers, On Foot, From the Player to the Players, and Through the Eyes of a Maniac. The issue also includes community voices, letters, and a look at Polish game development milestones.

Why This Issue Is Worth Reading

Issue 336 is a strong example of PSX Extreme’s mix of accessible reporting and specialist knowledge. The English translation opens the magazine to a wider audience, while the volume of playtests and reviews makes it useful for readers who want detailed, first-hand impressions rather than press releases. If you follow PlayStation, enjoy long-form games criticism, or want a record of Gamescom 2025, this issue offers a substantial read.