TodaySat, 4th May 2024

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  Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 527

  May day

  It's been a couple of weeks since your humble host put together the week's WAYP, so it's finally time for yours truly to pull his weight. Without further ado, let's get into it. Aaron Bayne: It's a gaming buffet for me this weekend, which means I'll probably play next to none of them. Regardless though I'm relatively close to beating...

  • 4h ago
  • Talking Point
  • PS5
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  83

  News Helldivers 2 PC Is Getting Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement

  "I just want to make great games"

  Another week, another embarrassing gaming episode. Fresh from Stellar Blade’s overblown “censorship” controversy, players on Steam have taken to review bombing one of the year’s biggest breakout hits: Helldivers 2. As we’ve already reported, developer Arrowhead i

  • 8h ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Helldivers

YesterdayFri, 3rd May 2024

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  61

  Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024

  All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates

  What new PS5 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2024 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...

  • 2d ago
  • Guides
  • PS5
  • Release Dates
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  Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2024

  All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates

  What new PS4 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2024 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As usual, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing it with new titles and release dates so you can be clear which new PS4 games are on the...

  • 2d ago
  • Guides
  • PS4
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  219

  Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (6th May to 12th May)

  With hopes of starting over

  What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? A very slow week is headlined by Animal Well, which will be free for PS Plus subscribers. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2024, all new PSVR2 games release dates in...

  • 1d ago
  • PS Store
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Release Dates
  • Guides
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  140

  Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2024

  All 2024's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates

  What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2024 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...

  • 2d ago
  • Guides
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
  • Release Dates
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  39

  News Hundreds of Huge PS5, PS4 Games Discounted for the Weekend

  Friday, I'm in love

  Looking for something new to play on your PS5 or PS4 this weekend? Well, you’re in luck! Sony has plunged the price of over 100 games through 7th May, with savings of up to 80 per cent on major titles like Grand Theft Auto 5 (£17.49/$14.99), Alan Wake 2 (£39.99), and Madden NFL 24 (£19.99/$13.99). It should be noted, you...

  • 23h ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • PS Store
  • Deals
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  21

  Feature The Truth About Retro Game Hunting In A Post-Pandemic Japan

  Time Extension Is it all doom and gloom?

  While the pandemic led to a surge in prices for retro video games in the United States after years of the hobby already getting absurdly expensive, the opposite occurred here in Japan where you couldn’t walk into a used games store without tripping over good deals. In 2021, I was able to get near-pristine copies of Metal...

  • 23h ago
  • Features
  • Japan
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  75

  Rumour Resident Evil 9 Reveal and Release Imminent, Out in January

  At first it was delayed, now it's 2025

  Resident Evil 9, the sequel to Resident Evil Village, shall be announced "pretty soon" and release next year, potentially as early as January, noted horror game insider Dusk Golem has this morning claimed. They then reiterate past reporting, suggesting a seven-year development timeline, the largest budget of...

  • 1d ago
  • Capcom
  • PS5
  • Resident Evil
  • Rumours
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  82

  News Many, Many More Xbox Ports Plotted for PS5, New Speculation Suggests

  Halo! Forza! More?

  The hugely successful launch of Sea of Thieves on PS5 this week fulfilled Microsoft’s commitment to Sony’s system, following its widely publicised business update earlier in the year. During that broadcast, boss Phil Spencer focused on four titles: Rare’s aforementioned seafaring release, Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, and Pentiment...

  • 1d ago
  • Microsoft
  • PS5
  • Xbox
  • Rumours
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  98

  Poll What Review Score Would You Give Stellar Blade?

  Beginning to bel-Eve

  Stellar Blade has been out for a week now, and so we're wondering what you think of this latest PS5 exclusive. South Korean developer Shift Up's first attempt at a console release, the blade-based action game was met with many a positive review score — and it seems to have pleased a lot of players, too. "Stellar Blade is a...

  • 20h ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Stellar Blade
  • Polls
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  103

  News Helldivers 2 PC Players Blindsided by Seemingly Sudden PSN Account Requirement

  Spoiler: It isn't sudden

  Everyone is loving Helldivers 2 right now, but if you remember, the game was a bit of mess when it launched. There were all sorts of problems as the game's servers were overflowing with eager Super Earth patriots looking to conquer the galaxy. Now, though, the co-op shooter is in a far more stable state, but something else...

  • 1d ago
  • Sony
  • PC
  • Helldivers
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  40

  News Sony and Apollo Reportedly Make $26 Billion All-Cash Paramount Bid

  Prestige Worldwide

  A few weeks back, a report from the New York Times suggested that Sony was currently in talks with a monied partner, Apollo Global Management, to buy the legendary picture house Paramount. Well, the twosome has now drawn up terms, reportedly making an all-cash offer of $26 billion, which, if accepted, could open up Paramount's...

  • 1d ago
  • Sony
  • Industry
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  50

  News Sony Sings PS Portal's Praises with Accolades Trailer

  "...Feels fantastic..."

  PlayStation's plucky little PS5 remote option, the PS Portal, continues to be a pleasant surprise for everyone involved, Sony included. The initially iffy-sounding device has proven to be wildly popular, and PlayStation has released an accolades trailer to remind us of the fact, featuring glowing quotes from some of the most...

  • 1d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS Portal
  • Hardware
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  20

  News Korea Announces Bold Plan to Buff Nation's Nascent Console Market

  Lies of P, Stellar Blade kick off Korean console renaissance

  Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced it intends to boldly grow the country's console market, with significant government investment through 2028, in a bid to revitalise the nation's burgeoning games industry. Shift Up's success with Stellar Blade is no doubt part...

  • 1d ago
  • Sony
  • Industry
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  17

  News Shadow of the Erdtree 'First and Last' Elden Ring DLC, Miyazaki Confirms

  "We have no plans to add more content to Elden Ring"

  FromSoftware's misery-maker-in-chief, Hidetaka Miyazaki, has confirmed that the imminent Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, arriving on PS5 and PS4 on 21st June, will be the "first and last" piece of additional content the game receives. However, the possibility of an Elden Ring sequel was...

  • 1d ago
  • Bandai Namco
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Elden Ring
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  36

  News Family Friendly Level-5 Boss Would Love to Make Violent, Erotic Games

  "There’s an abnormal world inside of me"

  The boss of Level-5, the Japanese developer best known for family-friendly titles like Professor Layton, Ni no Kuni, and Yokai Watch, apparently has that dog in him, proclaiming his desire to develop both erotic and extremely violent games someday. CEO Akihiro Hino made the surprising admission during an...

  • 1d ago
  • Level-5
  • Industry
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  3

  News SteamWorld Heist 2 Outlines Tactical Gameplay, Job System in Overview Trailer

  Good shot, robot

  SteamWorld Heist 2 is a sequel to the acclaimed first entry in Thunderful's turn-based tactics series, announced last month for both PS5 and PS4. While the follow-up shares much in common with the original, it looks to be making some interesting changes to the strategic gameplay, most notably coming down to the introduction of a job...

  • 22h ago
  • Thunderful
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • SteamWorld Heist 2
  • Trailers

Thursday2nd May 2024

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  Guide Stellar Blade Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough

  Your ultimate resource to ridding the world of Naytibas

  Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up's console debut, focusing on buxom heroine Eve in her battle against the nefarious Naytibas. Available from 26th April 2024 on PS5, we awarded the outing an 8/10 in our Stellar Blade review. "Eve’s inaugural outing is largely excellent across the...

  • 2d ago
  • Guides
  • Stellar Blade
  • PS5
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  97

  News Stellar Blade PS5 Dev Thanks Fans for 'Passion' Following Censorship Controversy

  "Stay tuned for updates"

  It sounds like Korean developer Shift Up may revert its controversial Stellar Blade outfit changes, as it’s told fans to “stay tuned for updates” and thanked players for their “passion and feedback”. For those out of the loop, a petition went viral this weekend after gamers noticed some alterations to a couple of...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Stellar Blade
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  45

  Feature Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass Review: Is It Worth Buying?

  Final Fantasy 16's DLC offering reviewed

  Final Fantasy 16 released on the 22nd June 2023, offering up an action-heavy RPG that greatly deviates from the more traditional blueprints of past Final Fantasy titles. Initially, Square Enix had no plans to expand the game with DLC, but several months after its launch, in September 2023, the publisher...

  • 2d ago
  • Features
  • Square Enix
  • PS5
  • Final Fantasy
  • DLC
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  22

  News The New Free-to-Play Skate Is Going Big on Customisation, Licensed Brands, More

  New video outlines plans

  In case you forgot, EA studio Full Circle is beavering away at a brand new entry in the Skate series. Announced what feels like eons ago (read: 2020), the skateboarding sim is making steady progress, and the team is ready to provide another update in its latest video. Part of its occasional Board Room dev diary series, this...

  • 2d ago
  • EA
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Skate
  • Videos
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  16

  News Upcoming PS5 Update Will Allow New Ways for Players to Connect

  Save a spot for friends with a shareable link

  Sony will add a new feature to PS5 later this year, allowing users to invite others to a multiplayer game by generating a shareable link on the console or via the PlayStation App. This link can then be shared on social media or via direct message, allowing AFK, offline, or even players you aren't friends...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Firmware Updates
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  29

  News Horizon: Call of the Mountain PSVR2 Director Made Redundant by Dev Firesprite

  "Its been a tough time over the past few months"

  After almost seven years at the studio, Alex Barnes, director of PSVR2 spinoff Horizon: Call of the Mountain, has been made redundant by Liverpoool-based developer Firesprite. In March, a report from Eurogamer alleged that a toxic work culture had been allowed to develop at the PlayStation f

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • Industry
  • Firesprite
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  21

  News Ubisoft's Free-to-Play Shooter XDefiant Drops on PS5 This Month

  Defy this

  First announced back in 2021, XDefiant now has a confirmed release date on PS5. The free-to-play shooter, developed by Ubisoft San Francisco, recently wrapped up a bunch of open sever tests, and now it's ready to fully deploy on the 21st May. The launch version will include five playable factions — including Dedsec from Watch Dogs —...

  • 2d ago
  • Ubisoft
  • PS5
  • XDefiant
  • Release Dates
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  18

  News £200 Fallout Backpack Will Mark You as a Vault-Dweller

  Plus, replica Pip-Boy 3000!

  Lucy's already iconic backpack from Amazon's Fallout adaptation is now up for pre-order at UK retailer Game (thanks

  • 2d ago
  • Bethesda
  • Amazon
  • TV
  • Fallout
  • Merchandise
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  14

  News Encouraged by Baldur's Gate 3, Hasbro Bets $1 Billion on Internal Game Development

  "In a lot of ways, it makes sense for Hasbro to be in this space"

  Revolutionary RPG Baldur's Gate 3 was the surpise hit of 2023; a confluence of contributing factors that led to Larian's creating a once-in-a-generation level experience. But Larian has left the building, moving onwards and upwar

  • 2d ago
  • Hasbro
  • Industry
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  33

  News Helldivers 2 Is Already One of Sony's Best-Ever Sellers in the US

  Democracy always wins

  This author thought Helldivers 2 was going to be a colossal flop, so it just goes to show how unpredictable this industry can be. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently sits behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Helldivers
  • USA
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  News Ice Your Enemies with Helldivers 2's Latest Premium Warbond, Polar Patriots

  Available 9th May

  For all you democracy dealers out there, a brand new Warbond is soon to join Helldivers 2, giving you yet more rewards to earn. Launching on 9th May, Polar Patriots is its name, and this snowy-themed Warbond is frozen over with cool new stuff. It includes three new primary weapons — the AR-61 Tenderizer, SMG-72 Pummeler, and...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Helldivers 2
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  News THQ Nordic Showcase Adds to This Year's Growing List of Summer Gaming Events

  Norse one

  We hope your calendars are clear over the next few months, because the games industry is pretending E3 is still alive with numerous showcase events this summer. The latest publisher hopping on the bandwagon is THQ Nordic, as it's bringing back the THQ Nordic Showcase this August. The company made the announcement recently on its socials:...

  • 2d ago
  • THQ Nordic
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Events
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  14

  News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Deluxe Edition Delayed in North America, as Other Regions Ship This Week

  Production issues to blame

  The physical 'Deluxe Edition' of Baldur's Gate 3 was scheduled to ship this month, but it's been hit with an unfortunate delay. As outlined by developer Larian on social media, the delay will specifically impact PS5 and Xbox buyers in North America, and it's down to "production issues" which are apparently out of the...

  • 2d ago
  • Larian Studios
  • PS5
  • Baldur's Gate 3
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  7

  News The Star Wars Force Will Be Strong with Fortnite This May 4th

  When universes collide

  Star Wars and Fortnite have always enjoyed a fruitful partnership, but now Disney’s put its sizeable bank balance behind Epic Games, there was always the possibility of a greater collaboration. And after weeks of teasing, that’s exactly what’s been announced. Beginning from 3rd May, the eve of Star Wars Day, you can...

  • 2d ago
  • Epic Games
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Fortnite
  • Star Wars
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  5

  News Final Fantasy 16 New Game+ Glitch to Be Fixed in PS5 Patch Next Week

  Trophy fixes included too

  Square Enix has revealed the bugs stopping Final Fantasy XVI players from starting New Game+ and unlocking specific Trophies will be fixed in a PS5 patch slated to arrive at the end of next week. When beginning a second playthrough and deciding to skip the prologue, some users are not seeing essential party members spawn,...

  • 2d ago
  • Square Enix
  • PS5
  • Final Fantasy
  • Patches
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  3

  News Sony's Shuhei Yoshida, Greg Rice Will Deliver Opening Keynote at Brighton Dev Expo

  Indie experts take the stage

  PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida and Greg Rice will present the opening keynote at the Develop: Brighton gaming expo in July, it's been confirmed. A conference designed for game developers, the two indie experts will host the "Supporting Indies and Creativity in Game Development" keynote in Brighton, UK on 11th July 2024...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • Industry
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  News Arrowhead to Patch Eruptor as Helldivers 2 Community Reveals Ricochet Issue

  When friendly fire isn't

  The Helldivers 2 community isn't entirely impressed with developer Arrowhead's latest patch, 01.000.300, which, according to some, significantly nerfed players' fun. In the patch notes, a fix for the seemingly busted way shrapnel ricochets was alleged, but the community has since proved the problem still exists, although...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Helldivers