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Feature Gatecrashing Gaming's Greatest Bromance with Troy Baker and Nolan North
Motion capture heroes weigh in on The Last of Us, Death Stranding, more
There are very few celebrities in the gaming industry, but Nolan North and Troy Baker demand top billing. Having starred as the heroes in some of PlayStation’s biggest games, we simply couldn’t resist the opportunity to grill the pair on their current projects – including...
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for August 2019?
Plus or minus?
August 2019's PlayStation Plus games have been confirmed, but are you happy with the lineup? in case you missed it, this month's selection includes WipEout Omega Collection and Sniper Elite 4. Based on what we've seen around the web, the reaction to these two PlayStation 4 titles has been fairly positive, and there's no doubt that...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's ChinaJoy 2019 Live Stream?
Joy con
ChinaJoy 2019 is far from the biggest event in the Western gaming calendar, but as Sony attempts to penetrate an historically stubborn market, it’s partnering with local developers in order to bring new projects to the PlayStation 4. Today’s stream won’t be rocking anyone’s world, but it included some neat titles that you may want to...
Guide What Time Is Sony's PlayStation ChinaJoy Press Conference?
And where can you watch it?
When is Sony's PlayStation ChinaJoy press conference? What games will be shown during the presentation? Sony is continuing its PlayStation push in China with yet another showcase during this year's ChinaJoy. Last year, we saw a fair few interesting games shown off, and this year looks to be no slouch either. But when is...
Soapbox Judgment and the Yakuza Series Are the Undisputed Kings of Minigames
Kamurocho's true calling
If you've played a Yakuza game, then you already know how good the side activities are. Often far more in-depth than minigames have any right to be, these optional distractions can be ignored entirely -- or they can soak up hours and hours and hours of your life. I recently played through Judgment for review. Essentially a...
Guide When Is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer Reveal?
Dates, times, and where to watch
When is the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare multiplayer premiere? What are the dates and times, and what can we expect to see? Activision and Infinity Ward are about to deploy a batch of fresh information about the latest Call of Duty's multiplayer. We know a couple of bits and pieces, as the developer has been slowly...
Hands On WipEout PSVR Will Totally Melt Your Mind
Free patch is a game changer
What the freakin’ heck? Sony casually dropped the PlayStation VR patch for WipEout Omega Collection, and it’s transformed the fast-paced futuristic racer into one of the best virtual reality experiences you’ll find on the platform. This is an extraordinary achievement – it’s so impressive that we’re...
Hands On NHL 20's PS4 Beta Shows Promise
A step forward
EA's NHL franchise hasn't exactly had the best console generation. After skipping the first year of the PlayStation 4 altogether, NHL 15 tripped out of the gate with a pretty weak effort. This in and of itself is pretty normal for sports games, but they tend to improve drastically as the generation rolls on. Unfortunately, that never...
Hands On Concrete Genie's Colourful PSVR Experience Could Cure Sadness
Short but sweet
You need to know one thing about being a games writer: publishers will always ask you what you think when you hand them back the controller. In the case of Concrete Genie, the ever-affable folks at Sony wanted our reaction to the title’s PlayStation VR experience, which is included for free alongside the main game. “You’ve...
Hands On Concrete Genie Plays to the Strengths of Sony's First-Party
Art attack
You’ve never played a game like Concrete Genie before, but this is unmistakably a product of Sony’s first-party. Developed by PixelOpus – a curious mix of game development graduates paired with industry veterans – the third-person adventure sees you painting ethereal monsters onto the walls of a dilapidated sea port, which was...
Talking Point What Free August 2019 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will August 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the August 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the July 2019 PS Plus lineup be announced? Sony really disappointed with July 2019’s offering, pledging PES 2019: Pro Evolution Soccer before pulling the plug after a strong backlash and replacing it with narrative drama...
Feature Is EA Access Worth It on PS4?
Should you subscribe to EA Access?
It’s been five years since Sony famously suggested that EA Access doesn’t represent “good value” for PlayStation fans. The platform holder subsequently blocked the service, and it’s only now that it’s allowed the membership to be sold on the PS Store. But was it right about the subscription all along?...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 282
Wet and wild
It’s a rainy Saturday morning, and we’re stuffed like sardines into a train. But nothing’s going to stop the WAYP party this week, so let’s quit with the unnecessary preamble, and get down to business, shall we? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've got my thinking cap on this weekend, as I strategise the best way to tackle...
Never work with children or animals
Knights and Bikes has been a long time coming. This painterly, nostalgic adventure, created by two veteran game developers, enjoyed a successful Kickstarter campaign all the way back in 2016. Since then, a lot of progress updates and the occasional playable demo have kept the title in the back of our minds, and...
Poll What Are Your Summer Gaming Habits?
Hot takes
We're now a good way into the summer of 2019. School's out (at least, it is here in the UK), the weather's hitting those high temperatures and we're... Happy to sit inside and play video games all day. For the second year in a row, we want to know what your gaming habits are for these summer months. Do you game less? Do you game more? Do...
Round Up Wolfenstein: Youngblood Reviews are a Little Hit and Miss
Twin tales
Wolfenstein: Youngblood, the co-op enabled, lower-priced shooter sequel that sees B.J. Blazkowicz's twin daughters slaughter all kinds of Nazis, has received slightly mixed reviews. Most sites are calling it a perfectly competent and enjoyable shooter, but others are dinging it for lacklustre story elements and stunted character...
Gallery We Made PlayStation's Stars Look Old with FaceApp
GreyStation
Well, here it is folks, the article that you've all been waiting for. We've finally hit the absolute bottom of the barrel, and so we're bringing you a gallery of PlayStation characters aged through the magic of FaceApp. Behold as we rob Nathan Drake of his youthful vigour, and turn Cloud Strife into a crumpled mess. We hope that you...
Hands On Detective Drama Blacksad Will Get Under Your Skin
Paws for thought
Unless you have a moustache and wear garlic in place of jewellery, we’re going to assume you’ve never heard of French graphic novel Blacksad. A favourite among furries, the dark detective series has spawned five volumes, and is actually the work of a couple of Spanish lads – proof, perhaps, that the European Union is still...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 281
On the agenda
Congratulations if you made it through this swelteringly hot week – the next one is supposed to be even warmer. The good news is that you can always close the curtains, shut the world out, and sit back with some video games – and that’s exactly what we’ll be doing. Here’s what we’re playing. Stephen Tailby, Associate...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 280
Long summer
Gosh, does anyone else feel like WAYP comes around frighteningly fast? Heck, we’re already up to Issue 280 and it barely feels like yesterday that we kickstarted this feature with chatter about games like… Far Cry 3! Anyway, it’s summer so things are slow at the moment, but here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Robert...
Soapbox Why Sony's PS5 Strategy Will Pay Dividends
Sammy believes giant is right to target hardcore gamers
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: the PlayStation 5 is poised to "fail", and op-ed writers around the world are scrambling for the hottest take. One article published by financial site CCN – not to be confused with American news network CNN, to be clear – was bold enough to declare...
Hands On Until Dawn Dev Evolves Interactive Drama with Man of Medan Multiplayer
Holding hands
Man of Medan, the first instalment in Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games’ new interactive drama series The Dark Pictures Anthology, has a secret: it’s fully playable in online co-op – and it’s unexpectedly brilliant. The Guildford-based developer has somehow managed to keep its ambitious multiplayer mode under wraps, but...
Guide How to Fix PSVR's Blurry Image
Clean up the unfocused image quality of your PlayStation VR headset
How do you fix PSVR's blurry image? It’s the ultimate immersion killer, after all – there’s a beautiful virtual world rendered all around you, but you’re fighting fog to see it. There’s always going to be some degree of fuzziness when you’re playing PlayStation VR due to...
Soapbox Nintendo Switch Lite Signals the Need for a PS4 Super Slim
Sammy reckons it's time for one last revision
I don’t know if you realise this, but the PlayStation 4 still costs $299.99 officially. Sony has added value to the console by increasing its base hard drive size and also by bundling in software, but it’s more or less maintained the same MSRP for nearing three years now. That’s a testament to the...
Feature 7 Ways Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Needs to Improve Its Online Multiplayer
Crashing in
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a solid remake of a classic PlayStation kart racer, topped off with an abundance of additional characters, tracks, and other welcome additions like cosmetic customisation. As a package it's impressively robust, but if there's one criticism we'd be quick to level at Nitro-Fueled, it's that the online...
Guide Destiny 2 - How to Get Bad Juju
How to start the exotic questline
How do you get Bad Juju in Destiny 2? The exotic pulse rifle has returned as part of the game's Moments of Triumph event, bringing with it its handy super energy perks. Here's how you get your hands on it as part of Season of Opulence. How to Get Bad Juju in Destiny 2: These are the steps you'll need to follow...
Feature Best PlayStation Music of June 2019
The rut deepens
While June 2019 may have the fewest entries in a given month since we started doing this series, the silver lining is that the two entries in question are really good. One is one of the best scores from one of our favourite composers in the industry and the other is something wholly different: a great score from a game this author...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in July 2019
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in July 2019
What new PS4 games are releasing in July 2019? We're deep into the summer now, so highlights are few and far between. The biggest games due this month are the two Wolfenstein spin-offs, but spare a thought for a Dragon Quest Builders 2, too. New PS4 Games Releasing in July 2019:...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 279
Fun in the sun
We’re knee-deep into the summer now, so while the release schedule is looking a little on the lighter side, it’s a good opportunity for you to tick some titles off your backlog. But what are you playing this weekend? Let’s talk it out once more. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: Like a fool, I've taken my first steps into The...
Guide CTR Nitro-Fueled - How to Boost
How the boost mechanics work in Crash Team Racing
How do you gain boost in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled? What do you do to boost while drifting? CTR Nitro-Fueled, like the original game before it, has a pretty unique way to earn boost as you race around the colourful tracks. Like most kart racers, you can get boost while you drift or power slide,...
Guide CTR Nitro-Fueled - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Crash Team Racing basics
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a lovingly crafted recreation of the original CTR. With the PSone game releasing in 1999, it's been 20 years since that crazy bandicoot hopped behind the wheel, and a lot of fans will no doubt get right back into the groove when they start playing. However, 20 years is a long time, and there...
Guide CTR Nitro-Fueled - All Characters, Their Stats, and How to Unlock Them
How do you get all the characters in Crash Team Racing?
Which characters are in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled? How do you unlock all the characters? CTR Nitro-Fueled has a wide variety of playable characters, but you can't use all of them right away. In this guide, we're going to go through every character in the game, their stats, and explain how...
Guide CTR Nitro-Fueled - How to Switch to Original Music Soundtrack
How to listen to the old CTR music
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a stunning remake of a PSone classic that updates the sounds as well as the visuals. All the music from the original CTR has been overhauled for the modern take on the game, and it sounds great. However, if you're feeling nostalgic, there's a way to listen to the original music as...
Round Up Sea of Solitude PS4 Reviews Drowned by Divided Opinions
The tide is high
It’s rare we get an “out there” release from EA these days, but Sea of Solitude has sailed onto the PlayStation 4 under a wave of muted anticipation. The title, which explores all kinds of emotional charged themes, is the latest game from Jo-Mei Games – and its setting is loosely inspired by Berlin. But what are critics...
Guide Upcoming PS4 Exclusive Games
First-party favourites
What upcoming PS4 games have been announced? Sony’s first-party output has been on fire all generation, but even though the PlayStation 4 is nearing its twilight years, there’s still loads to look forward to from the platform holder. In this article we’re going to list all the announced PS4 exclusive games on the way...
Game of the Month Best PS4 Games of June 2019
Detectives, crystals, civil war, and bandicoots
Remember when publishers used to avoid the summer months at all costs when it came to releasing their games? It still happens to some extent, but you can't possibly say that June 2019 was barren. Last month, the PlayStation 4 was showered with new releases, and many of them were very good. This meant...
Guide What Devices Does PlayStation Now Support?
Where can you use PS Now?
Which devices can run PlayStation Now? Sony's game streaming service can obviously be used on its own console, but where else can you access the service? In this quick guide, we'll be answering that question for you. What devices support PS Now?: Below are all the places you can access PlayStation Now. We'll be keeping...
Guide Can You Play Overcooked Online on PS4?
Does Overcooked have online multiplayer?
Can you play Overcooked online on PlayStation 4? Overcooked is one of May's PlayStation Plus games, and as such, many will be taking their first steps into this chaotic, cooperative cooking game. Although playable alone, enjoying this clever little title with friends is an absolute must. Ideally, four player...
Another solid effort from Nacon
The Nacon Asymmetric PlayStation 4 Controller is an affordable third-party option for players who may not be keen on Sony's traditional analog stick layout. You can find the Nacon Asymmetric for around or under £40 at some retailers, often pricing it below Sony's official DualShock 4. The price point obviously means...
Soapbox You Should Check Out Horizon Chase Turbo When it Drifts onto PS Plus This Month
Don't try to OutRun it
In case you somehow missed it, July's PlayStation Plus lineup was announced yesterday. In addition to PES 2019: Pro Evolution Soccer, you're also getting an arcade racer named Horizon Chase Turbo. But what the heck is it? You'd be forgiven for not knowing much about this indie title, but in truth, this is a solid little racing...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How Long Is the Game?
How many hours does Detroit: Become Human take to complete?
Detroit: Become Human is a narrative adventure that’s designed to be replayed multiple times. As such, playing through the story once will only show you one version of events; you’ll need to complete the game several times in order to see all of the possible permutations. You may be...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How to Make Hank and Connor Friends Until the End of the Game
Partners
Hank and Connor’s relationship doesn’t exactly get off to the best possible start in Detroit: Become Human, with the beat down cop not the biggest fan of androids and the latest creation from CyberLife questioning his new partner’s work ethic. But it is possible for the pair to become pals, and they’ll need to if you want to keep...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How to Make Kara and Alice to Escape the Recycling Center
Escape death
One alternative route in Detroit: Become Human sees Kara and Alice captured and taken to a recycling center. In order to unlock the ‘Escape Death’ Trophy, you’ll need to ensure that both characters make it out alive. You can learn more about how to keep everyone alive at the end in Detroit: Become Human and how to
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How to Find Every Magazine
Bookworm
Detroit: Become Human has one major collectible: magazines. These virtual, tablet-like documents can be found all over the game’s near-future world, and must be picked up in order to be logged. Once you’ve picked up a magazine, you’ll be able to re-read it via the game’s Extras menu. There are a total of 46 magazine locations in...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How Kara Can Make the Cop Go Away
Nothing to see here
In the Midnight Train chapter in Detroit: Become Human, when Rose leaves the house, you’ll have to deal with a cop who’s investigating deviant androids in the area. Helping Kara to succeed in making the cop go away will unlock the ‘Nothing to See Here’ Trophy. In this guide, we’re going to walkthrough the steps to...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How Many Endings Are There in Total?
How do you get all conclusions?
Detroit: Become Human has more endings than previous Quantic Dream games. There are a staggering number of permutations to the way this story can conclude, ranging from the colour of a particular character’s hair to the clothes they're wearing to whether they even make it out alive. As such, we’re not even going...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How Connor Can Die and Return At Every Possible Opportunity
I'll be back
Unlike the other protagonists you have to keep alive in Detroit: Become Human, Connor can actually die and return multiple times throughout the campaign. This does ultimately have a small impact on his relationship with partner Hank, which is worth keeping in mind if you want to ensure Hank and Connor are friends until the end in...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How to Get Kara and Alice to Pass the Border
Safe harbor
Once Kara and Alice have escaped Todd in Detroit: Become Human, their main objective becomes to cross the Canadian border and find safe harbor in a new country. Essentially to do this, you’re going to want to know how to keep everyone alive for the best ending in Detroit: Become Human, but if you’re mainly focused on Kara you can...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How to Keep Everyone Alive at the End of the Game
Survivors get the best ending
Life is a fragile thing in Detroit: Become Human, and for the best ending you're going to want to know how to keep everyone alive at the end. Quantic Dream’s latest follows in the footsteps of Heavy Rain, meaning that protagonists can die in an instant if you’re not careful, and that means they’re gone for good...
Guide Detroit: Become Human - How to Keep Kara, Luther, and Alice Together at the End
Happy family
One of the key relationships in Detroit: Become Human revolves around Kara, Alice, and Luther – a makeshift family unit which attempts to cross the American border in order to start a new life in Canada. Keeping the trio together can be a challenging task, however, as danger lurks at every corner. In this guide, we’re going to help...
