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June2023
News Ryu, Guile Get Exoprimal Makeovers for Street Fighter 6's First Capcom Collaboration DLC
Cyborg fighter
Ryu and Guile will be getting robotic Exoprimal makeovers in a Capcom content collaboration set to launch later this year. While the details are a little hazy at this stage, it appears the cyborg-style outfits will be available as skins in Street Fighter 6, while also being available as costumes in Exoprimal as well. There’s a lot...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Launches 9th November
After leak earlier in the day
Update: As expected following the leak earlier today, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will launch on 9th November, confirmed during the Summer Game Fest livestream. You can watch a new trailer above. Original Article: It seems like we'll be hearing from SEGA about its Like a Dragon spin-off in the
News Dragon Ball Creator's Sand Land Is Getting a PS5, PS4 Game
Fun in the sun
Sand Land, the one-shot manga from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, is getting a full-on video game adaptation on PS5 and PS4. Simply titled Sand Land at the time of writing this article, it's being built on Unreal Engine 5, and it appears to be a fairly open action adventure title. We don't have a release window yet, but publisher...
News Sonic Superstars Is a New Spin on 2D Hedgehog Action, Hits PS5, PS4 in 2023
SEEGAAA
SEGA has just announced a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game. Following the full-scale, open world Sonic Frontiers, we have Sonic Superstars, which takes things back to some side-scrolling platforming fun. With a cheerful new art style, the game is a 2.5D platformer in which you can play as Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and of course, Sonic himself...
News Bloodborne-Style Action RPG Lies of P Launches 19th September, Download Demo for PS5, PS4 Now
Takes one to nose one
Update: As part of Summer Game Fest, the 19th September release date for Lies of P was officially confirmed at the end of a brand new trailer, embedded above. Even better, there's a demo you can download on PS5 and PS4 right now, so give it a try. Original Article: Lies of P looks like it’ll release on 19th September, at...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Announced for PS5, PS4, More Info at Ubisoft Forward
A new side-scrolling adventure
Ubisoft might be taking the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake back to the drawing board, but it's just announced something new to tide over fans. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a brand new, original adventure in the beloved series, and it already looks promising in its debut trailer. Launching on 18th...
News Lords of Exile Looks Like a Long Lost NES Era Castlevania for PS5, PS4
8-bit excellence
Look, we appreciate 8-bit era platformers have become dime a dozen during the recent PS Store boom, but sometimes an indie effort still manages to stand out from the crowd. Lords of Exile is very much one of those titles – it looks like a long lost Castlevania game for the NES from Konami, with its imposing gothic architecture and...
News Here's the Stellar Lineup You Can Expect at Capcom Showcase Next Week
Dragon's Dogma 2! Exoprimal! Ghost Trick!
Capcom’s been on fire for a while, so it’s understandable if you’re excited for next week’s Capcom Showcase. The publisher was originally quite vague about the contents of the show, but it’s since followed up with some firm confirmation of what we can expect to air during the event: Exoprimal,...
News Capcom's Meteoric Rise Underlined by Resident Evil Village Sales Milestone
On fire
Capcom, in its current guise, is like a footballer that’s on a hot streak and has scored a goal every game for the past couple of months. The publisher – colloquially coined Capgod here on our internal Slack chat – is absolutely on fire, releasing hit after hit after hit. (Its latest effort, Street Fighter 6, netted a perfect score in...
News PS Plus, Game Pass Subscription Growth Has Totally Stalled in USA
Graph has levelled off
At the beginning of the generation, gaming subscriptions were considered by most to be an enormous disruptor to the status quo, however as time progresses it’s becoming more apparent that consumers maybe don’t see the same value in them that enthusiasts do. A lot of the discussion about the benefits of the business model...
News Animalistic Roguelite AK-xolotl Lets You Weaponise Your Offspring on PS5, PS4
Axolotls are weird
You've got to differentiate your roguelite indie game somehow, right? AK-xolotl, an upcoming top-down shooter from Playstack and 2Awesome Studio, was announced earlier this year, has just received some new details over on the PS Blog, including a gameplay trailer that looks suitably hectic. Playing as an axolotl
News Japanese Gaming Institution Famitsu Awards Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4 a Perfect Score
The official nod
Street Fighter 6 is a pretty big deal, if you haven't noticed, and has been selling like gangbusters in the days since it launched. Fans seem content-ish (at least, for the time being), and critics loved this reinvention of the iconic classic, although none so much as the venerable Japanese outlet Famitsu, which has awar
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Publisher Is Refunding All Physical PS5, PS4 Pre-Orders
An eternity of waiting
The publisher behind Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, coming to PS5 and PS4, will be automatically refunding all physical preorders, with refunds for digital preorders available on request. This comes as Paradox Interactive posted a development update for the game on its website. While refunding preorders is usually a...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Wraps Up on PS5, PS4 This August
Final patch will bundle together multiple title updates
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak only launched on PS5 and PS4 this year, but those who didn’t originally play on the Nintendo Switch or PC have had plenty to do. And there’ll be another enormous content drop on 24th August, as Capcom rolls up all of the title’s remaining post-release content...
News Autobot Leader Optimus Prime Will Roll Out in Fortnite Wilds on PS5, PS4
To any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars
Update: It was heavily rumoured towards the tail-end of last month, but now it's official: Autobot leader Optimus Prime will roll out in the latest season of Fortnite, which is set to get underway later this week. We're still awaiting confirmation of whether or not he'll be able to...
News Madden NFL 24 Makes Players More Anatomically Accurate on PS5, Revives Superstar Mode
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on the cover
EA Sports has brought out all the buzzwords for the announcement of Madden NFL 24, which is now officially confirmed and will release worldwide on 18th August, with a three-day Early Access period for those who purchase the more expensive Deluxe Edition. This year’s game will once again improve...
News Scrolling PS5, PS4 Beat-'Em-Up Sensation TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Reveals DLC
Radical
The superb 16-bit era beat-‘em-up tribute TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is back for another bite of action this year, with the announcement of the Dimension Shellshock expansion. Due out later this year, the add-on will feature a veritable smorgasbord of extras, including a new character – Usagi Yojimbo, the steely rabbit samurai – as...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Silver Wolf - Best Builds
Hack 'n' slash
What are the best builds for Silver Wolf in Honkai: Star Rail? Silver Wolf is a Quantum elemental super hacker who subscribes to The Nihility Path Type. This means she's effective at debuffing adversaries and generally opening them up to at
Rumour Payday 3 Will Allegedly Cash Out in September on PS5, PS4
Money must be funny
Looks like we may be getting a Payday 3 release date at Summer Game Fest or any of its adjacent events, assuming the timing of an apparent leak is to be believed. A 21st September launch date was surfaced by notorious Microsoft Store scraper Aggiornamenti Lumia, suggesting some kind of announcement may be imminent – either...
News Acclaimed PS5, PS4 RPG Sequel Octopath Traveler 2 Tops One Million Sales
Milestone maker
There were concerns that Octopath Traveler 2 may have underperformed, despite it receiving a stellar reception from critics, but news today confirms that title has topped one million units. Obviously, we’ll need to wait and see whether that measures up to Square Enix’s notoriously aggressive targets, but it certainly paints a...
News After Attracting One Million Players, Street Fighter 6's Sales Have Now Passed a Milestone
You can guess
Capcom confirmed earlier this week that Street Fighter 6 had attracted one million players, and it’s since followed up with confirmation that the critically acclaimed sequel has now sold one million copies. With one million players under its belt, it was always likely the title was close to selling one million copies to consumers...
News PS Store's Double Discounts Sale Crashes PS5, PS4 Prices for PS Plus Subscribers
That's a plus
Sony just can't get enough PS Store sales right now. In addition to the huge Days of Play offer, which is currently ongoing, it's introduced a new Double Discounts sale. This semi-regular deal brings prices down on PS5 and PS4 software, and if you're a PS Plus member, the discounts, as the name suggests, are doubled. It means you can...
News Attention! Dr Fetus' Mean Meat Machine on PS5, PS4 Gets into Gear on 22nd June
Hardcore Puzzle Action
Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine is spinning up on PS4 and PS4 on 22nd June, something we learned in a delightfully wicked new trailer. Developed by the independent wizards over at Team Meat, best known for their revolutionary, tough-as-ham platformer, Super Meat Boy, expect pain and extremely tight mechanics. Ostensibly Tetris...
News After a Year of Silence, the Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumours Have Re-Emerged
White Mage Grubb casts Esuna
As if hit with the recommended dose of Echo Screen, the silence surrounding the long-rumoured remake of Final Fantasy IX has lifted once again. Noted industry insider and White Mage Jeff Grubb has fanned the flames of speculation this time, reigniting the unholy conflag
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's Biggest Story Update Arrives for Free on PS5, PS4
Here are all the patch notes
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s “biggest story update yet” will arrive for free tomorrow, from 7th June, on PS5 and PS4. As previously reported, the Remembering will mark the arrival of the Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, who’ll move into the Forgotten Lands’ mysterious Pumpkin House, which has been sitting...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Serval - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Serval?
What are the best builds for Serval in Honkai: Star Rail? Serval is a Lightning elemental musician and mechanic who subscribes to The Erudition Path Type. This means she excels at attacking multiple targets at once with
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Asta - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Asta?
What are the best builds for Asta in Honkai: Star Rail? Asta is a Fire elemental astronomer from the Herta Space Station who subscribes to
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Dan Heng - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Dan Heng?
What are the best builds for Dan Heng in Honkai: Star Rail? Dan Heng is a Wind elemental archivist from the Astral Express who subscribes to
Poll Are You Playing Diablo 4?
Hot stuff
Continuing the insanity that is June's release schedule, Diablo 4 is out now on PS5 and PS4. The loot-heavy action RPG had been in development at Blizzard for what felt like an eternity at times, but it's finally here, and by most accounts, it's very, very good. Want proof? Well, we gave it an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Diablo 4 PS5 review...
News Yes, Diablo 4 Is Blizzard's Fastest Selling Game of All Time
Well, there it is
Looks like success is contagious, and the industry is having a humdinger of a year. Hot on the heels of Street Fighter 6’s humongous launch, Blizzard has now confirmed that Diablo 4 is its biggest launch ever. The organisation –
News There's an Ounce of Ace Combat to This GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries PS5, PS4 Trailer
Top gun
Announced last week as GTA Online’s big summer update, here’s your first taste of the San Andreas Mercenaries, which is coming on 13th June for PS5 and PS4. It all looks rather Ace Combat, doesn’t it? The press release adds: “Join up with expert pilot and skilled merc Charlie Reed to lead his new outfit – the Los Santos Angels –...
News There's a New JUMANJI Game Coming to PS5, PS4 This November
Play the game
Third-person shooter JUMANJI: The Video Game didn’t exactly attract stellar reviews, but it was a big hit for family-friendly publisher Outright Games, and so it’s perhaps no surprise it’s teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment on a follow-up for PS5 and PS4. Due out on 3rd November, the newly announced JUMANJI: Wild...
News Now's the Best Time to Play This New PS Plus Game
Free Jurassic Park update out on Thursday
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is now available to download and play for all PS Plus Essential members, and team Frontier is marking the occasion in style. It's been revealed the PS5, PS4 game will be updated this Thursday with a content pack commemorating the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park hitting the...
News Farming Simulator 22's Free PS5, PS4 Competitive Multiplayer Modes Will Grow on You
Farm those Ws
Farming Simulator 22, not content with being a superb zen-like agricultural sim, is gradually transitioning into a full-on competitive eSport as well. For those of you who haven’t been following the Giants Software favourite, the Farming Simulator League is already in its fifth season – and now new competitive multiplayer modes...
News PS Plus Essential Games for June 2023 Available to Download Now
It's that time of the month
Today is the day for the PS Plus Essential monthly refresh, replacing three PS5, PS4 games with new ones. Subscribers to Sony's base membership tier can now download and play NBA 2K23, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and Trek to Yomi. If you maintain a subscription to PS Plus Essential, you'll be able to play the three tit
News Diablo 4's Barely Out on PS5, PS4 But Of Course Someone's Reached Level 100 on Hardcore
An inspiration to Barbarians everywhere
Diablo 4 isn't even officially out yet, and already someone has picked up the gauntlet thrown down by developer Blizzard and slapped the world with it. The company, in their hubris, declared that the first 1000 players to reach level 100 on Hardcore mode (permadeath) would have their names immortalised, carved...
News Two Diablo 4 Expansions Are Already in the Works at Blizzard
First one is pretty much done
Blizzard is pitching Diablo 4 as something you'll still be playing years into the future if it gets its hooks into you, and that will be thanks to a plethora of post-launch support. Alongside free content updates, the developer is currently producing two expansions, as confirmed by general manager Rod Fergusson. In a...
News This New PS Plus Premium Free Trial Is Rather Pitiful
Just 45 minutes of play
All the free PS Plus Premium trials you get with a subscription to Sony's top membership tier are easily one of the most underrated features of the service, but not when they're this short. A new limited-time trial for Hogwarts Legacy has just gone live on the PS Store, and it's... 45 minutes long. That is not even enough...
Guide Street Fighter 6: All SiRN Chest Locations
Box clever
Looking for all SiRN chest locations in Street Fighter 6? As you explore Metro City and beyond, you'll find various SiRN chests all over the place itching to be opened. These include valuable items, from money through to supplements and everything in between. On this page, as part of our St
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Upload and Download Avatar Recipes
Look the part
Looking for how to upload and download avatar recipes in Street Fighter 6? The avatar creator is one of the key components of Capcom's latest fighter, allowing you to design all kinds of playable protagonists for both the Battle Hub and World Tour mode. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to explain how to...
News The Crew Motorfest PS5 Footage Is Leaking Ahead of Big Reveal
Highway to hype
Tons of PS5 footage from Ubisoft’s upcoming arcade racer The Crew Motorfest is leaking ahead of Ubisoft’s big livestream next week. The gameplay videos – which we won’t be reposting here for obvious reasons – include one showing over 25 minutes of uninterrupted footage from the release’s latest closed beta, which is...
Guide Diablo 4: What World Tier Should You Choose?
Game difficulty explained
Are you wondering what World Tier should you choose in Diablo 4? Essentially one and the same, World Tiers divide the Diablo experience into different difficulties, allowing newer players a smoother onboarding experience and veterans a way to earn better gear and more gold, provided they're up to the challenge. On this...
Guide Diablo 4: What Main Quest Act Should You Choose First?
The three main quest Acts explained
Wondering what Main Quest Act should you choose first in Diablo 4? Set in the sprawling and war-torn world of Sanctuary, players are free to venture in any direction they like upon completing a short introductory tutorial. But to keep you on track, we'll point you in the right direction and give you the general...
Guide Diablo 4: Best Classes for Beginners
What starting Class should you choose?
Want to know what the best classes for beginners are in Diablo 4? Your choice of character is the biggest you'll make, determining how you'll play over the course of dozens (or hundreds) of hours. It's quite rude, then, that you're asked to make this decision right out of the gate. On this page, as part of our...
Reminder Last Chance to Claim May 2023's PS Plus Essential Games
Redeem them before it's too late
Today's your last chance to redeem the PS5, PS4 titles free with PS Plus Essential for the month of May 2023. If you're in need of a reminder, they're GRID Legends, Chivalry 2, and Descenders. You'll be able to play the three games as and when you like as long as you maintain an active membership to the base tier...
Guide Diablo 4: Best Necromancer Builds and Skills
Power over life and death
Wondering what the best Necromancer builds are in Diablo 4? Regardless of which class you choose, Diablo 4 is a deep, complex game with countless build options open to players, so much so that it can be overwhelming at times. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll provide a framework that's both powerful and...
News Dead Cells DLC Planned Until 2025 as Game Sells 10 Million Copies
Devs are tinkering and experimenting for future updates
Dead Cells developer Motion Twin has today announced the hit indie rogue-like title has now surpassed 10 million sales across all platforms. A native PS5 version is planned for release on 11th August 2023, and the studio shall continue to support the game until at least 2025. Co-developer Evil...
Review Amnesia: The Bunker (PS4) - WW1 Terror Marks an Upgrade for Frictional Games
The darkest descent
After effectively pioneering a new type of horror experience in 2010's Amnesia: The Dark Descent, developer Frictional Games hasn't shown much willingness to create something wholly authentic all over again. Two sequels followed the revolutionary original — with a few years of production set aside for SOMA — but with little...
News Street Fighter 6 Attracts One Million Players, In-Game Gift for All
Series sales exceed 50 million
Peak player counts on Steam last week indicated this would happen, but now Capcom has confirmed it: Street Fighter 6 is selling well enough to where it has already amassed one million players. The game isn't available on any subscription services, so this is purely $60 purchases. This sales milestone means the...
News UK Sales Charts: Street Fighter 6 Tackles the Top 10, But Can't KO Zelda
Fight!
It's been a very busy couple of months for big game releases, and it seems pretty much everyone has something new to enjoy. It's meant the UK's physical games chart has been relatively competitive, with lots of notable titles vying for spots in the top 10. The latest contender is Street Fighter 6, which lands a second place debut — falling...
Guide Street Fighter 6 Guide: Your Ultimate Resource
Master Capcom's latest
Welcome to our Street Fighter 6 guide, your ultimate resource to Capcom's new PS5 and PS4 fighter. In our Street Fighter 6 review, we awarded the title a 9/10 and described it as an "absolute humdinger of a sequel". Within this guide, we'll help you make the most of World Tour mode, reveal the best characters, and answer all...
Guide Diablo 4 Guide: Your Ultimate Beginner's Resource
Help for getting started with Diablo 4
Diablo 4 is the latest entry in Blizzard's long-running action RPG franchise, and it's just as addictive as previous entries in the series. With deep, meaningful character customisation, endlessly exciting combat, and a compelling narrative that drives the player forward, it's a fantastic adventure but one...
News Win Three Months of PS Plus Premium Just for Being Good at Sackboy: A Big Adventure on PS5
Ready, Sack, go
The problem with being *literally* the best at Sackboy: A Big Adventure is that there are such few opportunities in which to demonstrate your hard-won mastery. Luckily, if you consider yourself to be a Sackboy connoisseur, one such instance is fast approaching, and it's the one we Sackheads have all been waiting for; the impending...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Level Up Quickly in World Tour
Strength in numbers
Looking for how to level up quickly in World Tour in Street Fighter 6? The sequel's single player campaign is structured like a traditional RPG, and that means you'll want to level up your created character in order to improve their attributes in combat. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to explain...
News Street Fighter 6 Fans Are Having Fun Creating Famous PS5, PS4 Characters for World Tour
Recognition
Street Fighter 6 has a very robust character creator utility, which you can use to make your own personal avatar to use in the World Tour single player mode or online in Battle Hub. Unsurprisingly, fans have already started using the tool to recreate famous video game characters, as demonstrated by this YouTube video which includes a...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Earn Drive Tickets
Ticket to fight
Looking for how to earn Drive Tickets in Street Fighter 6? Drive Tickets are a type of currency which function as an alternative to Fighter Coins in Capcom's sequel. These can be unlocked by fulfilling gameplay challenges, and used to unlock colours, stickers, emotes, and gear for your avatar. On this page, as part of our Street...
Guide Street Fighter 6: All Year 1 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass Contents
Post-release party
Looking for all Year 1 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass contents for Street Fighter 6? The Year 1 Ultimate Pass is the first major post-release expansion for Capcom's fighter, and includes all of the contents of the Year 1 Character Pass in addition to some bonus items. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Unlock Alternate Costumes and Outfits
Dressed to impress
Looking for how to unlock alternate costumes and outfits in Street Fighter 6? You're probably going to want to be dressed to impress when you take your favourite fighter online, and may be wondering how to change up your chosen character's threads. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to explain how to...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Earn Money or Zenny in World Tour
Cash cow
Looking for how to earn money or Zenny in World Tour in Street Fighter 6? Zenny is the main currency in Capcom's RPG-inspired World Tour mode, and it can be used to purchase important items, like vitality replenishing food, stat-boosting cosmetic clothing, and gifts. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to...
Guide NBA 2K23 Guide: Best Builds, Tips, and Tricks
Your ultimate NBA 2K23 resource
NBA 2K23 is the brand new basketball simulation from 2K Sports, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2022-23 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. In recognition of Michael Jordan's number, this year's game also...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Center Builds
Center of the universe
Looking for the best Center builds for NBA 2K23? The Center, also known as The Five, is often the tallest player on an NBA team, and generally assumes the position beneath the basket on both offensive and defensive possessions. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around collecting rebounds at both ends of...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Power Forward Builds
You've got the Power Forward
Looking for the best Power Forward builds for NBA 2K23? The Power Forward, also known as The Four, tends to have similar physical attributes to the Center, although may be faster and have better playmaking and shooting abilities. If you're playing this position, your role will seek to bully opponents at both ends of the...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Small Forward Builds
Small Forward and deadly
Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K23? The Small Forward, also known as The Three, is shorter than the Power Forward, and tends to operate as an all-rounder. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around ball handling, playmaking, and shooting — but you'll also be required to excel on...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Shooting Guard Builds
Shooting stars and Shooting Guards
Looking for the best Shooting Guard builds for NBA 2K23? The Shooting Guard, also known as The Two, is usually the fastest player on an NBA team, and is responsible for bringing the ball down the field where they will assist or shoot the ball. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around setting...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Point Guard Builds
A quarterback on the court
Looking for the best Point Guard builds for NBA 2K23? The Point Guard, also known as The One or The Point, is often the shortest player on an NBA team, and runs the offense similar to a quarterback in the NFL. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around assisting teammates and completing offensive...
Beast out with the best Badges for your MyPlayer
Looking for the best Badges in NBA 2K23? Badges are effectively equippable perks which boost the performance of players on the court, and are a particularly important consideration when designing your MyPlayer Build for MyCareer. Depending on what kind of build you create, you'll gain access to
Guide NBA 2K23: How to Earn VC without Spending Money
Get rich with VC and make your millions
Looking for ways of how to earn VC without spending money in NBA 2K23? VC, or Virtual Currency, is the primary form of in-game currency in 2K Sports' basketball simulation. You'll need VC in order to upgrade the Attributes of your MyPlayer in MyCareer. You can also use VC to purchase animations from the...
Guide NBA 2K23: All Ronnie 2K Locations, Objectives, and Rewards
How to find Ronnie 2K in the City and unlock Rebirth
Looking for all Ronnie 2K locations, objectives, and rewards in NBA 2K23? If you're playing through MyCareer, you may have noticed the Rebirth side-quest which tasks you to Find Ronnie 2K in the City. However, tracking the Rebirth side-quest does not mark the NBA 2K community manager's location on...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Animations and Jumpshots
Improve your output with the best animations
Looking for the best animations and jumpshots in NBA 2K23? Finding the Best Builds is just one part of the puzzle when it comes to conquering the court with your MyPlayer in MyCareer: you'll also want to select and equip the best animations that will give you an advantage over your opponents. There
Gain an advantage with Camera and Controller Settings
What are the best settings in NBA 2K23? 2K Sports' basketball sim is a surprisingly flexible game, and you should spend a little bit of time exploring all of the options available to you and settling on the settings you feel most comfortably with. While a lot of the advice on this page is highly...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Maximise Style EXP with World Tour Masters
Teacher's pet
Looking for how to maximise Style EXP with World Tour Masters in Street Fighter 6? Style EXP, in essence, is a measure of how successful you've become at imitating a Masters' distinctive style. You'll want to increase this, because it unlocks interactions which ultimately results in new moves, techniques, and contributes to your Bond...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2023?
Plus or minus?
It's crazy to think we're almost halfway through 2023, isn't it? That means we've had six of these PS Plus Essential polls throughout the year already, but June's line up might just be one of the most divisive selections yet. In case you missed the news, subscribers are getting three games across both PS5 and PS4 this month:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 479
A big week
A huge June is underway, with Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4 now available. While we suspect many of you will be playing one of the two, there are so many other games out right now that we're expecting a spectrum of selections in this week's WAYP. Aaron Bayne: Another weekend without Internet for me and while the sun is currently...
Guide Street Fighter 6: Best Characters and Tier List (June 2023)
Top of the chain
Looking for the best characters and tier list for Street Fighter 6? While the latest from Capcom is balanced in such a way as to make every brawler a viable main, there are some characters who stand taller than their peers. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to list the best characters and tier list...
Poll Are You Playing Street Fighter 6?
Fight for your right
Fighting game fans have been eating incredibly well over the last couple of years, and things just got even better with the release of Street Fighter 6. Out now on PS5 and PS4, Capcom's iconic franchise has seemingly returned with a bang; the latest entry is utterly packed with personality and flair, and most importantly, it's...
News GTA Online Adds Enormous San Andreas Mercenaries Update on PS5, PS4 from 13th June
And other major improvements
The ever-expanding world of Los Santos will grow once more from 13th June, with the announcement of an all-new update: the San Andreas Mercenaries. The big summer content for GTA Online, this expansion – free for all existing owners – will see you “take flight alongside a team of elite pilots and ex-military...
Out Today We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie Revives a Classic with New Content on PS5, PS4
Gotta love it
Yes, everyone's very excited about Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4 at the moment. While those games absolutely deserve their time in the spotlight, Bandai Namco has quietly released We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie today, and it deserves a look-in. Well, we assume so — we've not played this remaster yet, but the original on PS2...
News Street Fighter 6 Set to Be a Colossal Fighting Game Hit
KO
Street Fighter 6 is out today on on PS5 and PS4, and given the incredibly positive review scores, coupled with all of the pre-launch hype, we wouldn't be at all surprised to see it break some records — specifically in terms of fighting games. In fact, it's already happening. Indeed, Capcom's latest has just smashed through concurrent player...
News Want More Resident Evil Remakes? Tell Capcom Which Ones in Official Survey
REmakes everywhere
It's no secret that Capcom's run of Resident Evil remakes has been very successful thus far. The new iterations of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 were particularly transformative, and this year's Resident Evil 4 made an all-time classic even better. With several of the mainline titles having now been modernised, it seems the...
News PS Plus Subscriptions Discounted by 25% for a Limited Time
Save money on a 12-month membership
In conjunction with today's PS Store Days of Play sale, Sony has knocked 25 per cent off the price of a 12-month PS Plus subscription for all three tiers. The offer is available now until 12th June 2023 and is open to "new members, existing members, and upgrades". With the price cuts applied, PS Plus Essential,...
News Sony's Huge PS Store Days of Play Sale Is Live Now, Get the Best PS5, PS4 Deals Here
450+ PS5, PS4 games on offer
As confirmed at the start of this week, Sony's own Days of Play promotions have now begun across both the PS Store and retail outlets, discounting a ton of PS5, PS4 games and general PlayStation accessories and gear. For digital titles, the PS Store Days of Play sale is available until 12th June 2023. Alongside it are
News Final Fantasy 16's Liquid Flame Boss Battle on PS5 Will Melt Your Eyes
Ifrit, eat your heart out
It's been nine long years since the launch of the last mainline Final Fantasy game, and the anticipation for Final Fantasy XVI (launching 22nd June on PS5) is becoming an all-consuming conflagration. Dumping further fuel on the flames (pardon the pun), Square Enix, via IGN's First series, has debuted some scintillating new...
News The Expanse, a PS5 and PS4 Narrative Adventure, Brings Back the Telltale Games Label
Under new managment
The upcoming game adaptation of the sci-fi series of the same name, The Expanse: A Telltale Series, is coming to PS5 and PS4, with the first five episodes dropping on 27th July. We got a new trailer showing off some gameplay, which we've seen scant little of up until this point. Now to be clear, this isn't the OG Telltale team;...
News Diablo 4 PS5, PS4 Early Launch Faces Invalid License Issues
Blizzard is investigating
It was never going to be as smooth and problem-free as Blizzard wanted it to be, was it? Diablo 4 is available to play now on PS5, PS4 via the four days of early access granted by the Ultimate Edition, and many users are encountering an error to do with license issues. This is preventing them from playing the game, but it...
Guide Street Fighter 6: Tips and Tricks You Need to Know Before You Start Playing
Start out strong
What are some tips and tricks you need to know before you start playing Street Fighter 6? Capcom's latest and greatest fighter is destined to become one of the most played fighters on PlayStation for years to come, but if you're looking for some suggestions to help aid your rise to the top of the rankings, we can help. On this page,...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Change Profile Titles
Add a bit of personality
Looking for how to change profile titles in Street Fighter 6? Having a stylish profile on the Capcom Fighters Network is a huge part of the fun in the all-new fighter, but the release's menu system leaves a lot to be desired and may find you confused. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Earn Fighter Coins
Combat currency
Looking for how to earn Fighter Coins in Street Fighter 6? Fighter Coins are a premium currency introduced in Capcom's latest brawler, and can be used to purchase all sorts of items, including characters, cosmetics for your avatar, costumes, colours, stamps, emotes, and much more. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide,...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Improve the Frame Rate in World Tour
Fix the slow and sluggish performance
Looking for how to improve the frame rate in World Tour in Street Fighter 6? By default, you may find the performance in Capcom's RPG-like single player campaign feels slow and stodgy, almost like you're playing in slow-motion. This is particularly noticeable because the rest of the game runs much faster. On...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Solve the 2^6x3x643 Maths Equation Puzzle in World Tour
Problem solved
Looking for how to solve the 2^6x3x643 maths equation puzzle in World Tour in Street Fighter 6? During the Mission named A Most Beautiful Mess, in Chapter 13-4, you'll need to climb to the roof of SiRN Building to continue the story. Here you'll be tasked with a puzzle you'll need to solve for a stats boosting item. On this page, as...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Change to Modern or Classic Controls
Take back control
Looking for how to change to Modern or Classic controls in Street Fighter 6? Capcom's latest includes an alternate control scheme, reducing the barrier for entry for new players. Regardless of which option you want to use, though, it can be confusing toggling between the modes. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide,...
News Animal Crossing-Esque Disney Dreamlight Valley Reveals Huge Roadmap for PS5, PS4
Belle, we're waiting.gif
Disney Dreamlight Valley may lack the polish of Animal Crossing, but it has one advantage on Nintendo’s iconic slice of life series: it’s guaranteed to get updated for as long as developer Gameloft considers it viable to do so. Considering the title’s popularity, that commitment’s certainly going to continue through...
Guide Diablo 4: Battle Pass Explained and How to Progress It Quickly
All your questions answered
Want to know more about Diablo 4's Battle Pass and how to progress it quickly? While an action RPG in form, Diablo 4 comes with all the trappings of modern service games, like Call of Duty or Fortnite. That means new content will drop regularly, and players that wish to purchase a seasonal Battle Pass can get even more...
Guide Diablo 4: How to Reset Skill Points
Skill point reset requirements
Stuck wondering how to reset skill points in Diablo 4? Worry not, wanderer, because if you aren't happy with your current skill allocation, regardless of which Class you choose to play, we're here to guide you back to the light. As part of our ongoing crusade to make your experience optimal, as part of our Diablo 4...
Guide Diablo 4: How to Upgrade Healing Potions
All Healing Potion upgrades
Looking for how to upgrade Healing Potions in Diablo 4? The primary method of restoring health for every Class in the game is through the use of Healing Potions, restorative consumables that can (and must) be upgraded in line with the ever-increasing difficulty curve. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll...
Guide Diablo 4: How to Unlock Mounts
When do you unlock Mounts?
Wondering how to unlock mounts in Diablo 4? With a mighty steed between your knees, traversing the vast open world of Sanctuary is a breeze. Right up front (out of fervent respect for your time), know that unlocking mounts is not available until you complete the first three Acts of the game, despite the fact it teases you...
Guide Diablo 4 Tips and Tricks: 9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing
Arm yourself with knowledge
Looking for some Diablo 4 tips and tricks for beginners? The series is known to be challenging, especially for newcomers to the series. Below, as part of our ongoing Diablo 4 guide, we'll give you a list of our hottest tips and tricks you need to know before you start playing. Diablo 4 Tips and Tricks: 9 Things I Wish...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for June and July 2023
Street Fighter! Final Fantasy! Diablo!
June's a pretty busy time for exciting, third-party, heavy-hitters on PlayStation 5 and PS4, with plenty of great new games all vying for your attention. As always, we've been busy putting together some highlights headed to both systems soon, as well as a larger selection of games that'll also be available...
Guide PS Stars: How to Solve the Press Play/1997 Campaign
Turn it up
Looking for how to solve the Press Play/1997 Campaign in PS Stars? This campaign tasks you with playing a handful of specific games based on some song title clues. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide, we're going to explain how to solve the Press Play/1997 Campaign. PS Stars: How to Solve the Press Play/1997 Campaign: [/image
News Avian Skateboarding Indie Game Skatebird Finally Flies onto PS5, PS4 Today
Something to tweet about
If you enjoy the likes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but wish it had more feathers, you're in luck. Skatebird has just launched on PS5 and PS4 today, 1st June 2023. Nearly two years out from its initial release, this cute indie title is now available on Sony's consoles for £16.99 / $19.99. So, what is this exactly? As you can...
News Samurai Shodown's Netcode Update Skips Spring, Now Set for Late Summer
Rollback the rollback
Just in case you had forgotten (because we certainly did), Samurai Shodown was meant to be getting a significant update this spring. Said update would implement rollback netcode, supposedly fixing the game's somewhat shoddy performance when fighting online against other players. SNK's samurai slasher is really good fun, but...
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