TodayThu, 21st Nov 2024

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  1

  News Hipster RPG YIIK's 'I.V' Revamp Arrives on PS4 in December

  Pretension levels rising

  We've always had an affinity for turn-of-the-century hipster culture; thus, using Roman numerals to denote a 1.5 video game update is a level of pretension we can definitely appreciate. The mind-bending YIIK: A Postmodern RPG is getting a second lease on life after launching and, frankly, not being great. Still, developer...

  • 14m ago
  • Ysbrd Games
  • PS4
  • Demonschool
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  3

  News Peerless RPG Baldur's Gate 3 Has More Players Now Than at Launch

  Truly one of a kind

  The simple fact that Baldur's Gate 3 exists at all is a miracle, never mind that it managed to exceed its predecessor in virtually every conceivable way, considering Baldur's Gate 2 is, itself, considered amongst the finest RPGs ever made. Now, add to all that the fact the primarily single-player game had more daily concurrents...

  • 4am
  • Larian Studios
  • PS5
  • Baldur's Gate
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  1

  News Helldivers 2 Dev Swears It Doesn't Playtest New Features in Live Games

  The plot thickens

  Looking back, we might have, along with millions of others, gotten caught up in that delightful wave of Super Earth propaganda when Helldivers 2 was released at the start of the year. We certainly did our part to defend Democracy from both bug and bot, and part of the magic of Sony's surprise multiplayer hit was how loose it all...

  • 3am
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Helldivers
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  15

  News Unknown 9: Awakening Dev Reflector Entertainment Confirms Round of Layoffs

  18% of staff impacted

  The Bandai Namco-published Unknown 9: Awakening was released last month on PS5 and PS4, and as is sadly commonplace these days, developer Reflector Entertainment has since confirmed a round of layoffs. The decisions will affect 18% of employees "who aren’t assigned to roles that our active projects require". The news broke...

  • 2am
  • Bandai Namco
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Unknown: Awakening

YesterdayWed, 20th Nov 2024

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  15

  News Shenmue 3 Publishing Rights Passed to ININ on Fifth Anniversary

  Starts a "new chapter" for threequel

  Long-time readers will know this author is a huge Shenmue nut to the extent where he actually left a message inside long-awaited threequel, Shenmue 3. Now, a day after the title’s fifth anniversary, an interesting development has occurred: publishing rights have been passed from Deep Silver to ININ. A...

  • Yesterday, 11pm
  • ININ
  • PS4
  • Shenmue
  • Industry
• 

  28

  Hands On PS Plus Cloud Streaming Is a Game Changer for PS Portal

  Sony's surprisingly successful PS5 handheld gets even better

  Sony made a surprise update to the PS Portal today, enabling PS Plus Premium cloud streaming on the device. <related ids="158279,174730"> This effectively transforms the Remote Play peripheral into a full-blown handheld, although it comes with some caveats. First, you’ll ob

  • Yesterday, 10:30pm
  • Previews
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS Portal
  • Hands On
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  9

  Mini Review 8-Bit Adventures 2 (PS5) - Don't Sleep on This Superb Tribute to Old JRPGs

  Better than OK, Computer

  Many an indie developer has tried to recapture the magic of formative Japanese RPGs — but few have managed to pull it off with such charm and confidence as Critical Games. The Australian studio has delivered something quite special with 8-Bit Adventures 2 — a title that doesn't sacrifice its own identity in pursuit of...

  • Yesterday, 9pm
  • Reviews
  • Ratalaika Games
  • PS5
  • 8-Bit Adventures 2
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  105

  News STALKER 2's Technical Troubles Likely Fixed by the Time It Comes to PS5

  Timed Xbox console exclusive for three months

  STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl launches today on PC and Xbox systems, and while critics are generally pretty positive on the survival shooter, it appears to have some technical rough edges. Of course, modern game development means that some or all of these issues will be fixed with post-launch patches,...

  • Yesterday, 8pm
  • GSC Game World
  • PS5
  • STALKER
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  8

  News Ultraman and Emi Join the Fight in Kaiju Brawler GigaBash Next Week on PS5, PS4

  That's ultra, man

  GigaBash has been receiving a pretty steady stream of DLC since its arrival back in 2022, and the latest addition sees another iteration of Ultraman joining the battle. This DLC is based on the Netflix movie Ultraman: Rising, and adds the hero and baby kaiju Emi, making for a combined playable character. Playing as the pair, you...

  • Yesterday, 7pm
  • Passion Republic
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • GigaBash
  • DLC
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  35

  News SEGA Heaps Praise on Atlus Following Strong Metaphor: ReFantazio Sales

  ReFantastico

  Atlus has become an integral part of the SEGA machine since its acquisition all the way back in 2013. SEGA snapped the Persona developer up when its previous parent company faced bankruptcy, and in more recent years, the publisher has pumped serious resources into key projects — especially with regards to marketing. The bottom line...

  • Yesterday, 6pm
  • SEGA
  • Atlus
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Metaphor
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  7

  News Paid Fortnite Membership Upgraded to Include All Battle Passes

  Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music all in one

  Epic Games has revealed it's upgrading the Fortnite subscription service Fortnite Crew to include all the Battle Passes it releases across the main Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music modes. The update takes effect on 1st December 2024, and the price isn't changing: it remains £9.99 / $11.99 per month to be a...

  • Yesterday, 5:30pm
  • Epic Games
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Fortnite
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  17

  News Bandai Namco Basically Shutters Online Arm Following Live Service Failures

  Blue Protocol company "absorbed"

  Bandai Namco Online, as its name suggests, is essentially Bandai Namco's online games arm; in recent years it's been responsible for the publisher's live service push in the form of Gundam Evolution and Blue Protocol. And now, the plan is for Bandai Namco Online to be absorbed into Bandai Namco Entertainment in...

  • Yesterday, 5pm
  • Bandai Namco
  • PS5
  • Blue Protocol
  • Industry
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  50

  News 'No Plans' for Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Pro Patch, CD Projekt Red Confirms

  The rebel path

  Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it currently has "no plans" for a PS5 Pro-specific update. Many fans of the open world RPG have questioned the possibility, but the studio has only just made its stance clear via a reply on X. For what it's worth, we actually got in touch with the company's PR team months...

  • Yesterday, 4:45pm
  • CD Projekt Red
  • PS5
  • PS5 Pro
  • Cyberpunk
• 

  4

  News Forensics Detective Game TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC Builds a Case on PS5, PS4 This Month

  Can you become Columbo?

  Forensics detective game TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC may have been panned upon its release in Japan earlier in the year, but we’re still intrigued by its PS5 and PS4 western launch. Now scheduled to deploy on 28th November, it’ll be available both physically and digitally on Sony’s consoles. Here’s an overview of the gameplay...

  • Yesterday, 4:30pm
  • Gravity Game Arise
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC
  • Release Dates
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  21

  News PlayStation Has Had More Heads of Mobile Than Mobile Games Since 2021

  What exactly is Sony's mobile strategy?

  Sony has promoted Olivier Courtemarche to head of mobile at PlayStation. He was previously made co-head of mobile alongside Kris Davis in June 2023, but has now taken on the role solo. The announcement came via an update from Courtemarche on LinkedIn (thanks, Mobilegamer.biz). In addition,

  • Yesterday, 4pm
  • Sony
  • Mobile
  • Industry
• 

  36

  Rumour EA Going All-In on Battlefield 6 in Bold Attempt to Revitalise Franchise

  The real battle begins

  EA is pumping an unprecedented amount of resources into Battlefield 6, claims a new report from Insider Gaming. Essentially, the publisher is looking to right the wrongs of the franchise's most recent stumbles. Most importantly, it's keen to avoid another Battlefield 2042 situation, where the shooter was completely undercooked...

  • Yesterday, 3pm
  • EA
  • PS5
  • Battlefield
• 

  4

  Feature The Untold Story Of WipEout Zero, The PS4 Anti-Grav Racer We Never Got To Play

  Time Extension "I’m pretty gutted that Zero never got finished"

  The WipEout series was, at one point, considered to be a dazzling showcase for new Sony hardware. The original game accompanied the PS1's release in the West and arguably did a lot of sell the console to sceptical punters, while WipEout Pure and WipEout 2048 were jaw-dropping launch titles for the...

  • Yesterday, 2:05pm
  • Features
  • WipEout
  • PS4
• 

  63

  News Stellar Blade's Eve Will Attack You if You Act Inappropriately in New PS5 DLC

  Eyes up

  You’re in for a surprise if you try to peek Eve’s panties in Stellar Blade’s new NieR Automata add-on. As spotted on X (or Twitter), if you act inappropriately while the heroine’s dressed in her fresh threads, she’ll grab the camera and kick you into touch. This is a lady that’s taken down thousands of demonic monsters, after...

  • Yesterday, 2pm
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Stellar Blade
  • DLC
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  43

  News Huge PlayStation Black Friday Sales Begin 22nd November

  Deals on PS5 consoles, PSVR2, games, and more

  Sony has now officially confirmed its range of Black Friday discounts across PS5 consoles, PSVR2, games, accessories, and more. They all begin this Friday, 22nd November and run until 2nd December 2024. While the new PlayStation Blog post doesn't actually confirm it, PS5 systems are expected to be $70...

  • Yesterday, 1:15pm
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
  • Black Friday
  • Deals
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  47

  Rumour Next-Gen AMD Tech to Power Supposed Sony Handheld as Well as PS6

  UDNA architecture for PlayStation GPUs

  An otherwise fairly dry rumour has brought up the possible existence of another Sony handheld gaming device. A Chinese hardware leaker who goes by zhangzhonghao has posted some supposed information about Sony's next-gen PlayStation consoles, which are already rumoured to be a handheld machine as well as the...

  • Yesterday, 1pm
  • Sony
  • PS6
  • Rumours
  • Hardware
• 

  113

  News Kadokawa Confirms Sony Acquisition Interest

  Sony sends "letter of intent" to Kadokawa

  Kadokawa Corp has responded to yesterday's reports of interest from Sony regarding a potential takeover by confirming it has received an "initial letter of intent" from the company. In a newly issued statement, Kadokawa added "no decision" has been made as to whether it'll go through with the acquisition or...

  • Yesterday, 12pm
  • Sony
  • Kadokawa
  • Industry
• 

  11

  News Minecraft Movie Will Have You Yearning for the Mines with Much Better Second Trailer

  Putting the block in blockbuster

  A Minecraft Movie made its big debut a couple of months back with the first official teaser trailer, and it didn't go down very well. While it's obviously aimed at a younger audience, fans of the perpetually popular sandbox game weren't convinced by this live-action adaptation, but this latest trailer shows more...

  • Yesterday, 11am
  • Warner Bros
  • Minecraft
  • Movies
  • Trailers
• 

  33

  News 16 PS5, PS4 Games Set to Leave PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Month

  Update: 3 more games added to list

  While the Last Chance to Play section for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in the UK hasn't been updated yet after today's monthly refresh, it has been in Asia. There may be differences between the lists of games set to depart the two PS Plus tiers next month, but to give you an idea of what might be leaving the...

  • Yesterday, 10:30am
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • PS Plus
• 

  65

  News The Callisto Protocol Haunts in 8K with Huge PS5 Pro Patch

  Redacted also running in 8K at 60fps

  The Callisto Protocol, still a frontrunner for best PS5 graphics, will look better than ever thanks to a surprise PS5 Pro patch, which ups the game’s resolution to 8K. <related ids="171608,173967,141605"> You’ll have two ways to escape the Black Iron Prison on Sony’s supercharged system: 8K at 30fps...

  • Yesterday, 12:30am
  • Krafton
  • PS5
  • The Callisto Protocol
  • Redacted
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  108

  News PS Portal Will Allow Cloud Streaming in New Beta Update

  PS Plus Premium users beta test the feature

  Sony has announced the most significant PS Portal update since the handheld streaming device launched: a fresh beta test will allow for cloud streaming of PS Plus games. Current PS Plus Premium members can beta test the feature, with it set to launch worldwide within the next 24 hours. You'll be able to...

  • Yesterday, 12am
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS Portal
  • Updates

Tuesday19th Nov 2024

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  Guide Stray Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles

  Your ultimate Stray resource

  Stray is a narrative adventure in which you play as a cute little cat. It was initially released on PS5, PS4 and PC, but later came to Xbox platforms as well as Nintendo Switch. Developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive, this is a linear game in which you explore a futuristic dystopia...

  • Tue, 12:15am
  • Guides
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Stray
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  73

  Rumour FromSoftware Classic Getting the Remaster Treatment

  Give the people what they want

  While Bloodborne fans continue to writhe in agony, it appears that the Bandai Namco-published, FromSoftware-developed modern classic, Dark Souls III, could be getting the remaster treatment. That's if the rumour mill is to be believed. This one comes to us by way of insider Nick "Shpeshal_Nick" Baker, so take it with...

  • Tue, 4am
  • Bandai Namco
  • PS4
  • Dark Souls
  • Rumours
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  128

  News Vast Majority of Gamers Say Elden Ring DLC Should Never Have Been Nominated for Game of the Year

  Effin and Geoffin

  In case you missed it, Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree has been officially nominated for Game of the Year at next month's The Game Awards 2024. And guess what? The DLC's inclusion has sparked a substantial backlash across social media, Reddit, and even the comments sections of sites just like Push Square. The Game...

  • Tue, 1pm
  • The Game Awards
  • Geoff Keighley
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  72

  News Assassin's Creed Syndicate 60fps Patch Out Now on PS5, PS5 Pro

  London calling

  It's a good day to be a fan of Assassin's Creed Syndicate. The London-based excursion, which released all the way back in 2015 for the PS4, is finally getting a PS5 update. Out this week and weighing in at around 750MB, the patch doubles the title's frame rate when played on PS5 and PS5 Pro via backwards compatibility. That's a jump...

  • Tue, 2:15pm
  • Ubisoft
  • PS5
  • Assassin's Creed
  • Patches
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  82

  Feature Why Would Sony Want to Buy Kadokawa?

  We explore why alleged talks may be taking place

  Sony is in talks to acquire media conglomerate Kadokawa, an enormous corporation made up of many subsidiaries across gaming, manga, and anime. The buyout – which, according to Reuters, could be completed in a matter of weeks – would significantly bolster the Japanese giant’s entertainment...

  • Tue, 2pm
  • Sony
  • Kadokawa
  • Industry
  • Features
• 

  127

  News Sony Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Elden Ring Dev's Parent Company Kadokawa Corp

  Includes FromSoftware and more manga control

  Sony has reportedly entered talks with Elden Ring maker Kadokawa Corporation with a view to acquiring the company, Reuters claims via two sources. Discussions are said to be ongoing, and if they're successful, a finalised deal could be signed within the coming weeks. The firm's stocks are estimated to be...

  • Tue, 9:30am
  • Sony
  • Kadokawa
  • Industry
  • Rumours
• 

  22

  News Here's a Taste of Soul Reaver's Remastered Gameplay on PS5, PS4

  Got Soul

  Ahead of its PS5 and PS4 release in just a few short weeks, we've been handed a quick glimpse of gameplay from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. As you'd expect, this reworking of the duology — which was originally split between the PS1 and PS2 — looks like a solid upgrade in the graphical department. The resolution's...

  • Tue, 4pm
  • Crystal Dynamics
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Soul Reaver
  • Trailers
• 

  41

  News Sony's Had a First-Party PS5, PS4 Game Nominated for Game of the Year Ten Times in a Row

  Do not underestimate the power of PlayStation

  Sony has had a first-party Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards ten years in a row. In fact, the streak would be even longer if 2014 hadn’t been such a lean year for the industry as a whole. Here are the titles that have been nominated: 2015: Bloodborne 2016: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s...

  • Tue, 12am
  • Sony
  • The Game Awards
  • Industry
• 

  17

  News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Titles Live Now, Including PS3 Classics

  Time to join the Resistance

  Today's the day for the biggest PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium content refresh in some time, with an impressive 17 PS5, PS4, and Classic games dropping onto the two tiers. They're all available to download or stream now, including the memorable PS3 titles Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. The

  • Tue, 9am
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • PS Plus
• 

  18

  News Stunning PS5 Sandbox Towers of Aghasba Out Now in Early Access

  Build 'em higher

  Towers of Aghasba is one of those projects that's always looked incredibly promising — but it seems to have flown under the radar somewhat. You may recall that it was actually featured in last year's PlayStation Showcase, where it was announced for PS5. Well, today's the day: Towers of Aghasba is now available in early access...

  • Tue, 6pm
  • Dreamlit
  • PS5
  • Towers of Aghasba
  • Trailers
• 

  44

  News The Largely Forgotten Need for Speed Unbound Is Still Getting Big Updates on PS5

  Lockdown mode coming soon

  We feel a bit sorry for Need for Speed Unbound; it launched back in December 2022 with almost no fanfare at all, despite being arguably the best game in the series in years. Still, while it's flown way under the radar, it's quietly been receiving great post-launch support all this time, with the next big update coming very...

  • Tue, 8pm
  • EA
  • PS5
  • Need for Speed
  • Updates
• 

  20

  News Silent Hill 2 PS5 Pro Issues Are Being Worked on, Dev Confirms

  Polish dev aware of problems

  Silent Hill 2 studio Bloober Team has acknowledged the problems affecting the game when running on PS5 Pro, stating it's working on a fix. Last month's horror remake is one of a few titles facing graphical flaws when played on Sony's new upgraded console, with reports of reflections constantly flickering on-screen. Now,...

  • Tue, 12:30pm
  • Konami
  • PS5
  • PS5 Pro
  • Silent Hill
• 

  21

  Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Datamine Reveals Potential Multiplayer Plans

  By the light of the moon

  A new Dragon's Dogma 2 datamine has supposedly unearthed some interesting details regarding potential plans for the open world RPG. While these tidbits don't necessarily mean that significant updates are incoming, they do suggest that the developer was at least considering one or two eyebrow-raising additions. The headline...

  • Tue, 7pm
  • Capcom
  • PS5
  • Dragon's Dogma
  • Rumours
• 

  36

  News Remedy Offers Control 2 Insight, AAA Action RPG on €50 Million Budget

  Looking at 3-4 million units for 100% ROI

  Remedy has shared an inside look at the budgeting and lifetime goals of creating Control 2, as it states the future game is working on a roughly €50 million budget and will need to sell between three and four million copies to improve on its investment costs. The game is a AAA action RPG, which going by...

  • Tue, 3:30pm
  • Remedy
  • Control
  • Industry
• 

  24

  News Sony Leads Pack of Publishers Nominated at The Game Awards

  Slow year for games, huh?

  The Game Awards is undoubtedly the talk of the town today, not least because of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion's controversial inclusion as Game of the Year nominee. Sony, and by extension, PlayStation, are set to continue dominating Geoff Keighley's award show, with first-party titles nominated

  • Tue, 3am
  • Sony
  • The Game Awards
• 

  18

  News PS Plus Premium's Legacy of Kain Classics Both Have Trophies on PS5, PS4

  Have you Nosgoth the Platinum yet?

  In this month's PS Plus Extra and Premium update, a pair of cult classics are being added to the retro collection. November's additions include PS1's Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and PS2 sequel Blood Omen 2 — excellently timed arrivals with the Soul Reaver titles getting the remaster treatment in just a couple of

  • Tue, 11:45am
  • Crystal Dynamics
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • PS Plus
  • Trophies
• 

  19

  News UK Sales Charts: Farming Simulator 25 Crops Up in a Nintendo-Heavy Top 10

  Game has sold 2 million worldwide so far

  The Farming Simulator series is quietly very popular, and there's evidence of that in the UK's latest physical games chart. Farming Simulator 25 recently released on PS5, and it's made a debut at number six; just under half of those physical copies sold were for Sony's console. This decent start lines up...

  • Tue, 5:30pm
  • UK
  • Sales
  • Charts
  • PS5
  • PS4
• 

  12

  News Definitive PS5 Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Edition Not for the Faint of Heart

  Six expansions bundled into highly replayable 150+ hour CRPG behemoth

  How time flies. Just the second game this scribe reviewed for Push Square, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is getting a debatably warranted Game of the Year edition. Cramming together four free DLCs and six premium expansions, with ten Mythic Paths to follow and 25 classes to...

  • Tue, 8am
  • Owlcat Games
  • PS5
  • Warhammer
  • Trailers
• 

  26

  News Final Fantasy 6 Remake Mentioned Again, A Dream Project for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Producer

  Return of the Returners

  Widely regarded as one of the greatest Final Fantasy games, talk of a Final Fantasy 6 remake has been floating around for years. In particular, the epic RPG is an obvious candidate for Square Enix's trademark 'HD-2D' overhaul, given its 16-bit origins. And guess what? Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka...

  • Tue, 3pm
  • Square Enix
  • Final Fantasy
  • Dragon Quest
• 

  8

  News Starbreeze Plans 'Significantly Lower Level of Investment' for PAYDAY 3

  The great escape

  After a disappointing launch and then some brief moments of optimism, it seems like developer Starbreeze is stepping away from the multiplayer heist game PAYDAY 3. Despite some positive reception to recent year-one anniversary updates, it looks like the developer will be winding things down in the months ahead. In the firm's recent...

  • Tue, 2am
  • Starbreeze
  • PS5
  • PAYDAY
• 

  5

  News Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Hands TGA Nominated Puzzles to PS5, PS4

  Launching on 3rd December

  Lorelei and the Laser Eyes has been nominated in the Best Indie Game category at The Game Awards, and between now and then, PS5 and PS4 players will get the opportunity to play it for themselves. Swedish developer Simogo has announced ports of the unique puzzler will arrive on 3rd

  • Tue, 5pm
  • Annapurna Interactive
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
  • Announcements
• 

  6

  News Roblox Introduces New Protections in Face of Growing Scrutiny

  Under 13s blocked from messaging outside of games

  Roblox is not a game we paid much attention to previously, and it seems we weren't alone in that. In the wake of a bombshell report that shined a light on the "paedophile hellscape" the wildly popular platform has allegedly been allowed to become, Roblox Corporation, the publisher and developer...

  • Tue, 5am
  • Roblox Corporation
  • PS4
  • Roblox