News Sony Makes Amends for Duplicate PlayStation Plus Game
Tom Clancy's EndWar available for free in Europe now
News Gamers Demanding a No Man's Sky Refund Aren't Happy with Sony
In space, Sony can't hear you scream
News - 2016, Week 33
Monday22nd Aug 2016
Push Rewind PS4 Slim, Deus Ex Review, Firmware Update 4.00, Crash Bandicoot
Metal Gear Survive! Final Fantasy XV! Gamescom 2016!
It was Gamescom 2016 this week, but while the German convention did play host to various trailers and news, the biggest stories broke outside of the show. For example, Sony kickstarted the week by revealing PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00, which will include folders at last. And earlier today,...
Sunday21st Aug 2016
Rumour PS4 Slim Hardware Images Allegedly Leak Online
And they're very believable
There were rumours that Sony may announce a PlayStation 4 Slim alongside the upgraded Neo console, and it may just have leaked. Potentially. In this age of 3D printers and elaborate hoaxes, these photographs of a console shell can't be taken as definitive proof – but they look pretty darn authentic from where we're...
News DriveClub VR's New Tracks Will Be Added to Base Game for Free
A thank you to fans
There's been something unexpectedly sweet about the closure of Evolution Studios. Don't get us wrong, it's bitterly disappointing to see the developer shut down – but we're used to these kinds of stories ending badly. In the case of the Runcorn-based company, though, the team's been kept together by Codemasters, it's getting a...
Video How Small Is the Rumoured PS4 Slim?
Size comparison
So, the PlayStation 4 Slim has leaked. Sony's yet to make a comment on these images just yet, but the sheer number of them taken from different angles suggests that they're almost certainly real – although nothing's legit until you hear it directly from the horse's mouth. That said, we have been in contact with someone who purports...
Mission Blog Chapter 1 - Hello, Worlds
Come fly with me
I don't like to draw much attention to No Man's Sky's technical problems, undeniably present though they are, but I did find it sort of hilarious that after my initial attempt to boot the game up saw it crash, it turned out you begin the game having crash landed. It was a graceless, unintentionally brilliant moment, the software...
News Big City Stories Lays Foundations on PS4 from Next Week
Another brick in the wall
Hellfire Games previously made a city-builder type minigame for PlayStation Home, so it's no surprise to see it adapt that work natively for the PlayStation 4. Big City Stories is a city-builder in the same vein as Sim City, with one big twist – once you've constructed your dream town, you can drop down into it and...
Gamescom 2016 Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Teams Up in New Trailer
Tag team
Oh no, a wild Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 trailer has appeared – where's Ramsey when you need him? This clip appears to show off large scale battles, in which you'll work alongside spiky haired comrades in order to take down a greater foe. Like this, er, giant gorilla. Looks a bit Monster Hunter, maybe? The game's due out from 25th October.
News Real-Time Strategy Korix Commands a Spot on PlayStation VR
Shocked to the Korix
A lot of PlayStation VR's appeal comes from immersing yourself in a given experience, and Korix aims to transform you into a commander, with your role being to oversee an army as you attempt to take the fight to your enemies. A blend of real-time strategy and tower defence, this retro-inspired release will feature a 3-5 hour...
Saturday20th Aug 2016
News Out of This World PS4 Flash Sale Knocks Up to 80 Per Cent Off in North America
Different class
Has all of the Gamescom 2016 news left you lusting for something fresh to play? Sony's rolled out a surprise PlayStation Store Flash Sale in North America, which centres on the theme of "otherworldly" games. Some of the highlights on the PlayStation 4 include Another World for just $1.59, Thief for $5.99, and Dragon Age: Inquisition...
Gamescom 2016 Prey on PS4 Will Mug You Off
Coffee break
Bethesda's released a short snippet of sci-fi horror Prey's gameplay, demonstrating how you can assume the shape of well… Office mugs in order to navigate the alien infested space station Talos I. We're not entirely sure why the publisher's opting to demo this reboot in drips and drabs, but we do reckon that the BioShock-inspired...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 131
Gold standard
The last weekend of Olympic action awaits, and we're warming ourselves up for a weekend spent… Scoffing snacks and watching others exert themselves on the television. Of course, we'll be squeezing in a whole lot of gaming in between the various scheduled finals. Here's what we're playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got an absolute...
Video Wallrun Away with Some Titanfall 2 PS4 Gameplay
Mech fest
Titanfall 2's technical test launched on the PlayStation 4 this weekend, marking the first time that Respawn Entertainment's first-person shooter has been playable on a Sony system. While it's free for everyone to try over the next two weekends, we figured that we'd capture some gameplay footage for you to feast your eyes on. Embedded...
Friday19th Aug 2016
News Gamers Demanding a No Man's Sky Refund Aren't Happy with Sony
In space, Sony can't hear you scream
No Man's Sky has divided opinion - there's no doubt about that - but is the space exploration sim really bad enough to warrant a refund? Some disgruntled players seem to think so. According to Eurogamer, the publication has been contacted by numerous unhappy gamers who have asked Sony for a refund after...
Fast-idious
Codemasters is back, and with real assurance. It had seemed for a while that the once racing game experts had fallen off the wagon so to speak, with European rally turning to American X-Games and Formula One lacking the glitz and glamour of its real-life counterpart. Thankfully, the developer seems to be back on track following the...
News Try Titanfall 2 on Your PS4 for Free Right Now
Havin' a Titan ball
It's taken a long time for Titanfall to arrive on the PlayStation 4, but you can finally take Titanfall 2 for a spin as part of the game's free technical test. Available to download right now from the European and North Ameri
News Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Is Being Dismantled by Film Critics
Noct good
Final Fantasy XV just can't catch a break, can it? Despite flaunting some stellar CG, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV - the game's movie tie-in - is being torn to bits by film critics. The newly released flick is currently sitting at a worrying 8% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 different reviews. The movie's plot seems to be the biggest...
News No Man's Sky PS4 Patch Busts Some Nasty Bugs
Procedurally generated errors
No Man's Sky is one of the fastest selling PlayStation 4 games to date, but it does have some serious technical issues – or, at least, it did. Hello Games has released a new patch – v1.04 for those keeping count – this week, which promises "improved stability and lots more". Not the most detailed patch notes ever,...
News Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4 Sounds Like the Definitive Version by Far
Croft aloft
We already know that Square Enix is going above and beyond with the PlayStation 4 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider, packing it with content to make up for the title's year long delay. But has it gone the extra mile in terms of performance, too? Digital Foundry has posted a quick preliminary investigation from the Gamescom 2016 show...
Gamescom 2016 DriveClub VR Looks Really Bloody Good on PS4
Start your engines
DriveClub was intended as a showpiece for the PlayStation 4, so it stands to reason that DriveClub VR will occupy the same role for PlayStation VR. Officially announced this week – after several sizeable leaks –
News PS4's Completely Crushing the Competition in Germany
Sony's got almost 70 per cent market share
As we've written so many times already, Sony's dominance this generation can't be attributed solely to favourable policies or press conference clangers – it's the legwork that it's invested into Europe over the years that's doing the business. New figures coming out of Germany show that the PlayStation 4...
News Final Fantasy XV Ultimate Collector's Edition Doesn't Include the Season Pass
Wait what
There's something a bit dodgy going on here, isn't there? Final Fantasy XV's "Ultimate" Collector's Edition doesn't actually include the title's recently revealed season pass, Square Enix has confirmed. And yes, that's the season pass that we still don't actually know anything about, but you can purchase right now from the PlayStation...
News Free Multiplayer Poker RPG Coming to PS4 Next Week
Deal with it
Are you a shark short of a full house on your PlayStation 4? Well, you can bet on Prominence Poker finding a place in your daily gaming shuffle. Set in a gambling utopia, this free-to-play casino sim sees you create your own character and trick your way to the top of the tabletop elite. It's a high-stakes race to the top, as you work...
Gamescom 2016 FIFA 17 Repurposes Song 2 for Gameplay Trailer
Woohoo?
The last time Song 2 was in a FIFA game, David Beckham was on the cover and indoor matches were the main appeal. The franchise has come a long way since then, but that doesn't stop this FIFA 17 remix from being unfettered garbage. Just use the original track if you must – it's not a bad trailer by any stretch, but the audio's making us...
Thursday18th Aug 2016
News PlayStation VR's Launch Will Be Treated Like a New System, Hints Sony
Big bets
Just how hard will Sony push PlayStation VR this year? Well, speaking at Gamescom 2016, affable exec Jim Ryan has hinted that we can probably expect a launch on par with a new console. "It will be a proper PlayStation launch," he assured. "There will be proper marketing, products in stores, lots of games at launch; we've got 38 titles on...
Gamescom 2016 Gran Turismo Sport Dazzles with Pretty PS4 Screens
Nurburg bling
Gran Turismo Sport didn't have the best reveal, but it's been gradually improving with every showing, and it's looking dazzling at Gamescom 2016. To coincide with the convention, Sony's released some new screenshots showing off the simulation racer in all of its glory – and it's insanely pretty, as you'd probably expect. While...
Hands On AdVenture Capitalist May Be PS4's Most Annoyingly Addictive Game
Push square
It was only a matter of time before "clickers" started to infect the PlayStation 4, wasn't it? The popular genre – which is defined by its simple gameplay and constantly increasing numbers – is already a smash on computers and smartphones, and now AdVenture Capitalist is aiming to bring a little of the love to Sony's new-gen system...
News Requiescat in Pace! Is Ezio's Assassin's Creed Trilogy Coming to PS4?
Italian stallion
Ubisoft's taken several stabs at a new Assassin's Creed protagonist over the years, but none of them have stuck like Ezio Auditore – his story ended years ago, but he's still fondly remembered by fans, after all. And it looks like, in the absence of a new entry in the historical series this year, the publisher's looking to bring...
Gamescom 2016 Ubisoft Goes Hard with PlayStation VR
Four compatible titles in first few months
Ubisoft's always one of the first publishers to support promising new initiatives, and PlayStation VR is no different. The company has announced release dates for its first batch of virtual reality releases, and there's plenty to look forward to here. Eagle Flight is first up, with the Assassin's...
Gamescom 2016 Yooka-Laylee Is a Nintendo 64 Game for Your PS4
Bring your Banjos
It's a real credit to Playtonic Games that Yooka-Laylee seems so authentic. Drop the polygon count and resolution of this trailer and it'd look like a Nintendo 64 game, which is what the developer's aiming for, of course. This brand new Gamescom 2016 video shows off some of the environments you can expect to explore, with the...
News Sony: We Don't Discriminate Between AAA or Indie
"It's all about great games"
Sony often gets criticised for paying too much attention to so-called "smaller" games, but speaking at Gamescom 2016, likeable PlayStation exec Jim Ryan has said that the platform holder primarily cares about great titles – regardless of whether they're made by massive studios or minuscule ones. Asked if the company...
Rumour LEGO Harry Potter Collection to Earn Five Points for PS4
You're a remaster, 'Arry
Assassin's Creed Ezio Collection isn't the only PlayStation 4 remaster to leak on a ratings board today: LEGO Harry Potter Collection was also listed for Sony's new-gen system in Brazil. Assuming that the nation's not totally drunk on Olympic fever, this unexpected package will presumably compile updated versions of LEGO...
Gamescom 2016 Rez Infinite Scores Gorgeous Retail Release
And various other goodies
Rez is a favourite of ours on the Dreamcast and the PlayStation 2, but as producer Tetsuya Mizuguchi has pointed out in his latest PlayStation Blog post, it can be hard to find. The developer hopes to resolve this on 13th October, by teaming up with I Am 8 Bit to create a limited edition, boxed version of the game. Now...
News NieR Automata May Get a Lengthy Playable Demo Before Release
So NieR yet so far
NieR Automata is destined to be a relatively niche release, so an enjoyable playable demo could be a good way to get the word out to players who may not be too interested by default. Speaking to Famitsu, Yosuke Saito, the game's producer, confirmed that publisher Square Enix is considering crafting a demo version of the hack and...
Gamescom 2016 Tour Sony's Booth with PlayStation Exec Jim Ryan
Guess who's back?
This is becoming an annual tradition now, isn't it? Sony may not be holding a press conference at Gamescom for the second year running, but at least we can rely on an uber-awkward Jim Ryan tour. German social media team Inside PlayStation has uploaded this lengthy look at everything that the Japanese giant's got on display this...
Wednesday17th Aug 2016
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster for PS4 May Finally Be Happening
About time
It's difficult to think of many last-gen properties that fully deserve to be remastered for the current generation. The Uncharted Collection is a good shout, and titles like Skyrim are arguably too popular to ignore - but the continued absence of a Mass Effect Trilogy remaster has always baffled us. This is a story that goes all the way...
News Sony Makes Amends for Duplicate PlayStation Plus Game
Tom Clancy's EndWar available for free in Europe now
A subset of PlayStation Plus members were outraged recently when Retro/Grade was given away as a free game. The decent PlayStation 3 rhythm release was offered at launch in Europe, prompting irritation from members who felt that they weren't getting the most from their subscription. Sony has now...
Video Crash Bandicoot's First PS4 Appearance Looks Awesome
Crash bash
We all collectively rolled our eyes when Crash Bandicoot was confirmed for Skylanders: Imaginators – after all, we all know how Activision treated fellow PlayStation favourite Spyro when this series started. But it looks like it's learned its lesson this time around: the Thumpin' Wumpa Island level that will appear as a timed exclusive...
Gamescom 2016 Platinum Games' NieR: Automata Will No Longer Be PS4 Exclusive
Steam release scheduled
While it's never really been billed as a "big" exclusive, NieR: Automata was only announced for the PlayStation 4. Well, until today. Square Enix has announced that the Platinum Games developed sequel will now also roll out on Steam early next year, so it's more of a "console exclusive" these days. You've got to love that...
Gamescom 2016 South Park: The Fractured But Whole Stinks
Farty pooper
Curse you intrepid marketing teams – you've got an article out of us. Ubisoft's been banging on about the Nosulus Rift in South Park: The Fractured But Whole for days now, but we thought that it was a joke. Turns out the French publisher's only gone and manufactured one of the bloody things, allowing you to sniff your own whiffs as...
Gamescom 2016 Get Even on PS4 in Spring 2017
Pain killer
Surreal horror game Get Even was announced eons ago for the PlayStation 4, and finally appears to be ready for primetime. Developed by Polish firm The Farm 51 in collaboration with Bandai Namco, the game – when it was originally announced in 2014 at least – promised to blend single player and multiplayer into one distorted game...
Gamescom 2016 Resident Evil 7 Really Is Going Full Survival Horror
Scared?
This is tense, isn't it? Capcom's released a new Resident Evil 7 trailer to coincide with Gamescom 2016, and it really ratchets up the tension. The clip takes the form of some found footage – which should be familiar to anyone who played the recent demo – and sees a woman attempting to send a message to a man named Ethan. Unfortunately...
Gamescom 2016 Metal Gear Survives Without Hideo Kojima as Co-Op Spin-Off
Metal Gear Zombies?
Konami has revealed Metal Gear Survive at Gamescom 2016, the first game in the series to not have any input from series creator Hideo Kojima, who parted ways with the company last year following the release of The Phantom Pain. Set for a 2017 launch on PlayStation 4, the new title is a four-player co-op game that takes place in...
Gamescom 2016 Tekken 7 Story Mode Details Dropped by Bandai Namco
Several hours long, apparently
Bandai Namco has gone on record that it's trying to create a cinematic and engaging story mode for Tekken 7. The highly anticipated fighter, which launches on PlayStation 4 early next year, has looked stellar for months now as we've guzzled down gameplay taken from the title's arcade incarnation, but will its...
Gamescom 2016 Ubisoft's Steep Set for Winter Release
Beta registration now open
Ubisoft's new open-world skiing, snowboarding, and gliding title Steep has today been given an official release date of 2nd December. Initially believed to be set solely in the Alps, the company has also revealed that the game is set to expand following its launch. While Alaskan slopes will be a free addition as part of a...
Gamescom 2016 Would You Kindly Watch This BioShock: The Collection Comparison?
Rapturous results
BioShock has, arguably, one of the greatest intros to a game ever. But it's about to get even better as part of BioShock: The Collection, the PlayStation 4 remaster of the PlayStation 3 classic. 2K Games has truncated the amazing opening, and uploaded a comparison with its new-gen version. The differences, as you may imagine, are...
Gamescom 2016 For Honor Should Grab Your Attention in New Gameplay Trailer
You can sign up for the alpha now
Knights versus samurai versus vikings. That's not a bad concept for a game, and we're hopeful that For Honor, Ubisoft's melee-based battle-'em-up, will live up to expectations. The gritty title's received a new gameplay trailer at Gamescom which spotlights the three abovementioned factions - and to us, it's still...
Gamescom 2016 Destiny: Rise of Iron Loots 50 Minutes of Gameplay
Let there be light
Much like The Taken King, upcoming Destiny expansion Rise of Iron is shaping up to be a very solid addition to the game. Due out on the 20th September, the add-on features whole new areas, a new storyline, new Strikes, and a ton of new loot. Thankfully, if you just can't handle the hype, PlayStation Access has captured 50 whole...
Gamescom 2016 Metal Gear Survive Won't Be a Full-Priced Release
No price given
Following on from this morning's announcement, Konami has shared some more information about upcoming title Metal Gear Survive. Speaking to Polygon at Gamescom 2016 in Germany, the publisher says that Metal Gear Survive is a companion title to the larger Metal Gear series and
Gamescom 2016 DriveClub VR Buckles Up with New Locations, Modes This Year
One last lap
It was accidentally announced weeks ago in Japan, but DriveClub VR has now officially been revealed for release this year. The exclusive racer – based upon Evolution Studios' original – has been re-built specifically with virtual reality in mind, including new modes, tracks, and features. The headline here is
News Japanese Sales Charts: Ratchet & Clank Stumbles into Top 5 on PS4
Lombax in action
There's only one real talking point when it comes to the latest Japanese sales charts: PlayStation 4 exclusive Ratchet & Clank entered in third place, selling through a kind-of-okay 27,534 copies. Funnily enough, the superb looking action-platformer was the only new title to to make it into the top 20. On the hardware side of...
Gamescom 2016 Nioh Is Coming Along Very Nicely Indeed on PS4
Deep cut
Nioh's looking pretty swish in its latest trailer from Gamescom, with publisher Koei Tecmo reminding us that the game's beta will be available from the 23rd August. Dubbed by many as Dark Souls with samurai, this is perhaps one of the action role-playing game's best videos, as we see main character William facing off against a bunch of...
Store Update 16th August 2016 (North America)
Never grow up
Despite its bright visuals and cutesy main character, we can't type Grow Up without thinking of Taylor Swift's most depressing song to date. Whatever. It's the highlight of this week's North American PlayStation Store update, alongside Bound. PS4 Games: ADVENTURE CAPITALIST FREE BATTLESHIP $14.99 BOUND $19.99 DOODLE DEVIL $5.99...
Gamescom 2016 Watch Dogs 2 Multiplayer Is Totally Optional, But It Looks Cool
Hack that
Much like the first Watch Dogs, Watch Dogs 2 will feature "seamless" online functionality, allowing you to connect with other players while you roam around doing story missions. You'll be able to form co-op groups with friendly hackers, take part in invasions, and even hunt down players who have been causing a bit too much trouble. On the...
Gamescom 2016 Sony to Publish Boxed Version of the Brilliant Battlezone
VR you ready?
Battlezone, the mind-blowing PlayStation VR launch title from Rebellion, will be getting a boxed release on 13th October – and Sony's the one publishing it. The platform holder's partnered hard with the Oxford-based developer on this title, so it's no surprise to see the firm consummate the collaboration with a retail launch. "2016...
Gamescom 2016 Suicide Squad's Harley Quinn, Deadshot Crash into Injustice 2
Quinn-tessential
It wouldn't be a gaming convention without some new Injustice 2 announcements, and fortunately Warner Bros has rocked up right on time to reveal that Suicide Squad's Harley Quinn and Deadshot will be joining the release's roster. The former looks especially fun to play, as she uses a combination of her hammer and attack dogs to do...
Store Update 16th August 2016 (Europe)
Dance the night away
Now that No Man's Sky is out, the summer lull is back until Deus Ex: Mankind Divided rolls around. There are some decent titles in this week's European PlayStation Store update, though – Bound and Grow Up being more than worthy of mention. There's the new episode of Hitman to look forward to, too. PS4 Games: Bound 16th...
Gamescom 2016 Lee Looks Slicker Than Ever in Tekken 7
Excellent
Veteran Iron Fist combatant Lee Chaolan is back with style in Tekken 7, and he's brought alter ego Violet along for the ride. Bandai Namco has just announced the scheming exec via a new Gamescom trailer, which we've embedded above. We're really liking his new jacket, and we're glad that he's still a fan of letting out crazy howls in...
Tuesday16th Aug 2016
Video Have a Gander at PS4 Firmware Update 4.00's Features
Guided tour
Sony released some screenshots of PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00 yesterday, and we figured that we'd pick them apart in a super simple video for you. While we don't have access to any video footage yet – we'll get that when the beta goes live, no doubt – there's a lot to glean from the refresh's first batch of screenshots. One...
News PS4 Firmware 4.0 Beta Invites Are Being Sent Out Now
So it begins
If you signed up for the PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.0 beta last month, then you may want to keep an eye on your email inbox. Beta invites are reportedly going out as we sit here typing this very article, so here's hoping that you've been selected as one of the chosen testers. Firmware 4.0 brings numerous improvements to Sony's...
News Your Witcher 3 Save Files Won't Work with the Complete Edition
Damn and blast
Just a quick heads-up if you plan on nabbing the upcoming Complete Edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: save files will not carry over between the two versions. According to CD Projekt Red community lead Marcin Momot, the original game and the Complete Edition will be treated as separate products, so your PlayStation 4 will...
News Persona 5 Storms Japanese Amazon Charts Following Final Fantasy XV Delay
Atlus RPG gets a huge pre-order boost
Okay, so there isn't much of a story to this one, but it's an interesting footnote all the same. In case you haven't heard, Final Fantasy XV has been delayed worldwide until the 29th November. Its previous date, the 30th September, placed it just a couple of weeks away from the release of Persona 5, which is set...
Gamescom 2016 Drop a Titan on Your PS4 This Weekend with Free Titanfall 2 Beta
Fight or flight
It's been a long, long wait, but Titanfall will finally make its PlayStation 4 bow this weekend, as Respawn Entertainment launches Titanfall 2's open multiplayer beta. The sample period will stretch from 19th August through 21st August, and then there'll be a second stress test from 26th August to 28th August. Initially there'll be...
News Metal Gear Solid V: Definitive Edition Spotted Online For the Second Time
What do you think, Boss?
Apparently, publisher's don't announce complete editions any more - they just wait until every online retailer under the sun has leaked it for them. Following on from last month's supposed Amazon leak, Metal Gear Solid V: Definitive has popped up once again, this time via Dell's online store. However, just like last time,...
Live Watch EA's Gamescom 2016 Press Conference Right Here
Battlefield 1! Titanfall 2! Mass Effect Andromeda?
It threatens to be a much quieter Gamescom without Sony taking to the stage, but EA is holding a press conference, and we're sure that it will have a title or two worth showing. Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2, and FIFA 17 are all likely to feature heavily during its briefing, with the action getting...
Gamescom 2016 The Surge Is the Sci-Fi Dark Souls Your PS4 Deserves
Surge of cerberus
This is a pleasant surprise: The Surge is taking Dark Souls' gameplay and turning it sci-fi. Apparently announced eons ago, this is the first your humble host has seen of Deck 13's latest, and while it obviously lacks the artistic panache of a From Software release, the gameplay loop's looking strong – even if the obligatory...
Weirdness Half-Life 3 Is on Display at Gamescom 2016
But not in the way you may hope
Those heading to Cologne for Gamescom 2016 this week are in for a treat: Half-Life 3 is on display. Well, it is – but not in the way that you'd think. A group of smirking Germans have paid for the embedded banner to hang outside the Kolnmesse Convention Centre, with the translation of the full text reading:...
News Massive Elder Scrolls Online PS4 Patch Promises Better Performance
Better clean up that hard drive
With The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited's next downloadable content pack just around the corner, it's no surprise that the game's getting another huge patch on PlayStation 4. Naturally, the update adds the aforementioned DLC pack to the mix, but you'll either need to buy the add-on or have an active ESO Plus...
Guide Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2016
Press conference times! Games! Live streams!
Gamescom used to be the second biggest week on the PlayStation calendar, but it's been quiet over the past couple of years. The reason? Sony's been showing up, but it hasn't exactly been going all out. The press conferences that it used to hold in Germany, for example, appear to be a thing of the past;...
News Get Over the Final Fantasy XV Delay with 50 Whole Minutes of Gameplay
Our best ever look at Noctis' adventure
Fair warning: there are some potential early-game spoilers in the gameplay that we've embedded below. Here we have it: over 50 minutes of Final Fantasy XV gameplay, beamed directly from YouTube straight into your eyeballs. Following the game's two month delay, which was announced just the other day, it's...
News PES 2017 Partners with Liverpool FC
Worth the Mané
After FIFA announced that apparent "football team" Manchester United [Careful, Sam - Ed] would be the official partners of FIFA 17, football fans far and wide have been in justified disgust that such a team would be allowed to be associated with the FIFA brand. Well look no further, because PES 2017 has announced an
Gamescom 2016 The Tomorrow Children Goes to Work from 6th September
Will eventually be free-to-play
Do you remember The Tomorrow Children? Yeah, we barely do either – we played the alpha eons ago, but then it never seemed to want to come out. Fortunately, the soviet-inspired sim appears to be right around the corner, as it will begin its complicated rollout from 6th September. However, that's not the end of the...
Gamescom 2016 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare's Zombies Mode Is the Zaniest Yet
Disco fever
This is thriller – or something! Call of Duty's zombies mode has been bonkers for a while now, but Infinite Warfare's newly announced Zombies in Spaceland may just be the series' zaniest co-op option yet. The eighties-inspired outing will see you donning some DayGlo and dirty dancing with the undead, as you work your way through an...
Gamescom 2016 Mafia III Keeps on Truckin' with Heist Trailer
Carnival chaos
2K Games appears to be adopting the Ubisoft PR strategy for Mafia III: blanket the web with coverage and hope that people pay attention. This is the game's second trailer in almost as many days, but hey, we're probably the only ones keeping count. Fortunately, it continues to look fantastic – we love the cars, fashion, and time...
Gamescom 2016 Private Multiplayer Matches Are Finally Coming to Destiny
Get the gang together
Bungie has confirmed that private matches are heading to Destiny alongside Rise of Iron, the title's upcoming expansion. In other words, you'll be able to enjoy the shooter's Crucible modes without jumping online with strangers. Going by what the developer's said during its Gamescom livestream, you'll have full reign over how...
Live Steel Yourself with Destiny: Rise of Iron's Gamescom Stream
Rise up
Kicking off at 18:00PM BST / 10:00AM PT, Destiny's latest livestream will dish out more details on next month's expansion, Rise of Iron. Developer Bungie has stated that it'll be at Gamescom all week, so we can probably expect even more information on the studio's upcoming project to dribble out over the next few days. Are you hoping to see...
Monday15th Aug 2016
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Details Revealed by Sony
Folders! Reworked user interface! Better Trophies!
Sony's gone ahead and revealed what you can expect from the PlayStation 4's upcoming firmware. The 4.0 download - codenamed Shingen - will finally bring folders to the system, allowing users to sort and organise their games and applications. A good start. To coincide with this new feature, the user...
Rumour Fallout: New Orleans Logo Trademarked
Could be a fake
With mod support still yet to come to Fallout 4's PS4 edition, a new game in the series is probably on the bottom of many people's wishlists. Yet that could be what Bethesda is planning, as a logo for Fallout: New Orleans (discovered by NeoGAF user ekim) has been trademarked in Europe, leading many people to believe that this could...
News You Can Play Battlefield 1 from 31st August on PS4 for Free
Open beta dated
Has the latest Battlefield 1 trailer left you hyped? Then maybe you'll be excited to learn that the game's open beta will go live from 31st August on the PlayStation 4. That's right, in just over two weeks' time, you'll be able to take the title for a spin on Sony's new-gen system – and EA's not even making you pre-order to get...
News Here's Your First Look at Folders on PS4
Nice 'n' tidy
As reported earlier today, folders are finally coming to the PlayStation 4 as part of the impending firmware update v4.00 – but how do they look? Well, the Japanese PlayStation Blog has released some screenshots showing off the new system software, and embedded above you can see the oft
Gamescom 2016 Battlefield 1's New PS4 Trailer Looks Unbelievable
Off the rails
We're still not sure we believe the validity of Battlefield 1's obligatory 'In-Game Footage' disclaimer, but if the final game comes anything close to this on the PlayStation 4 – or, indeed, the Neo – then it may end up being the best looking title ever made. Just look at this: we see combat in a desert, with horses, jeeps, and...
Feature 10 Rad Things Fallout 4: Nuka World's Trailer Tells Us
Raiders know how to party
There's a lot riding on Nuka World, Fallout 4's final piece of downloadable content. Boasting a whole new area to explore, it's only the game's second expansion in the traditional sense of the word, with the add-on priced at around $20 if you don't own the title's season pass. Bethesda has crafted plenty of great...
News Street Fighter V PS4 Finally Gets Features That Should Have Been There at Launch
Play against the computer at last
Street Fighter V: the best game ever made that doesn't want you to play it. Capcom's brawler is brilliant in the ring, but unless you're a pro player looking to practice online, then there ain't much to do. Finally, though, things will improve in September with the addition of a VS CPU mode. Well, it's a start,...
News Fallout 4: Nuka World Gets a Release Date and a Cheery Theme Park Trailer
Drink up
Fallout 4's final slice of downloadable content, Nuka World, is launching on PlayStation 4 on the 30th August. Taking players to an old amusement park based on the pre-apocalypse soda, the expansion seems like it'll be on par with Far Harbor in terms of scope, adding a bunch of new quests and areas to explore. Fortunately, if you've been...
News Destiny: Rise of Iron PS4 Exclusive Content Includes a Quest, a Ship, and a Map
Deal?
That's not a bad looking ship, is it? Okay, so it's just a glorified loading screen, but still, it's easy on the eyes. It's also exclusive to the PlayStation 4 version of Destiny: Rise of Iron, for a time. Indeed, Bungie's revealed what the PlayStation Nation [we need to stop writing that - Ed.] can expect from the upcoming expansion in terms...
News UK Sales Charts: No Man's Sky Is Sony's Second Biggest PS4 Launch Ever
Sky's the limit
Wait, what? No Man's Sky has become Sony's second biggest PlayStation 4 launch of all time, with only Uncharted 4: A Thief's End performing better during its first week in Britain. The game outsold Bloodborne to become the fastest selling new intellectual property published by the platform holder, and was fifth on the list of new IP...
News Square Enix Officially Delays Final Fantasy XV to 29th November
Final version to be bundled with big day one patch
Over the weekend, we reported that Final Fantasy XV had suffered a two month delay after leaked documentation advised retailers to cover up the original 30th September release date with a new one. And today Square Enix has confirmed that the delay is indeed real: Final Fantasy XV has been pushed...
News There Are Some Excitable People in This Batman: Arkham VR Trailer
Holy hype, Batman
What's the best way to get great marketing material? Interview people immediately after trying virtual reality for the first time. Seriously, the tech is so mind-blowing at first attempt that you're practically guaranteed a quality clip or three – as this Batman: Arkham VR video shot at the San Diego Comic-Con proves. To be...
News Destiny: The Collection Launches Next Month on PS4, Includes Rise of Iron
All in one
It's confirmed folks: Destiny: The Collection is real and it's heading to PlayStation 4 on the 20th September - that's the same day that the game's upcoming expansion, Rise of Iron, launches. Naturally, this means that Rise of Iron will be included in the package, which will also house the base release, The Dark Below, House of Wolves,...
Video Bound Has Some of the Best Animations on PS4 Yet
Dancin', dancin'
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a majestically animated game, but Polish demoscene dev Plastic's latest may just rival it. Bound's gameplay is based upon performance capture of real dancers, and the studio's done an incredible job of marrying these moves to gameplay – it's way more responsive than you could possibly imagine. We...
