Poll Has Your PS4 Started to Run a Little Slower Lately?
The great lag epidemic
News Square Enix Has Thought About a Final Fantasy VI Remake
Don't give them ideas
News Wait, Dissidia Final Fantasy Is Confirmed for PS4?
Producer casually mentions console version
News - 2017, Week 05
Sunday5th Feb 2017
News PS4 Save Editor Will Let You Cheat Your Way to Victory This March
Take back control
Remember the good old days of Game Genie and Action Replay? Japanese company Cyber Gadget is bringing all of that back, with the PlayStation 4 Save Editor set to release this March in the East. The PC-based software, which will cost ¥7,800 (~$70) for a single license and ¥14,800 (~$130) for a triple license, will allow you to...
News PS4 Pro's Boost Mode Is Proving to Be Quite the Beast
Time to upgrade?
It's a truth universally acknowledged that a PlayStation 4 firmware update's best features are those that Sony fails to actually announce -- and PS4 Pro's boost mode is proving the old adage accurate yet again. The beta for the system software overhaul is technically under NDA, but that's not stopping some from risking their YouTube...
News Don't Expect Our For Honor PS4 Review Until After Launch
Axe us about the game at a later date
Ubisoft has indicated to the media that For Honor review code will not be unlocked until the game's publicly released on 14th February. The reason for this, according to the publisher, is because of the hack-'n'-slasher's open beta, which will tie up the title's servers from 9th February through until 12th...
Saturday4th Feb 2017
News Wait, Dissidia Final Fantasy Is Confirmed for PS4?
Producer casually mentions console version
Okay, so did we completely miss something, or has Dissidia Final Fantasy - that's the new one that's currently only available in Japanese arcades - always been confirmed for release on consoles? Given that it's essentially a PlayStation 4 title to begin with, we always assumed that it'd be arriving on...
News Death Stranding Is 'Not a Horror Game', Hideo Kojima Reiterates
We need intel
Let's face it: we don't know much about Death Stranding or how it plays. Kojima's gone off on a few tangents in the past, alluding to stealth and hitting people with sticks - if we remember right - but it's difficult to picture gameplay until we've actually seen it. Still, at least we know that it's not going to join the ranks of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 154
Blue screen of death
There'll need to be fire and brimstone falling from the heavens before we miss an issue of WAYP -- and even under those dramatic circumstances, don't rule the weekly feature out. A niggling Windows 10 issue has put this author out of commission these past couple of days, but we're soldiering on regardless -- minus, y'know,...
News Zero Escape: The Nonary Games Brings Its Twisted Puzzles to PS4 Next Month
Kill or be killed
A collection that contains both Zero Escape: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors - previously unavailable on PlayStation platforms - and Vita title Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward, Zero Escape: The Nonary Games is launching on PlayStation 4 next month, publisher Aksys Games has revealed. The package should certainly make a nice...
Friday3rd Feb 2017
Poll Has Your PS4 Started to Run a Little Slower Lately?
The great lag epidemic
Here's a thing: is your PlayStation 4 running slower than you remember? We're not talking about a crippling sluggishness – you may want to contact Sony about that – but a subtle lag when you're browsing through the home menu or trying to boot apps? It's never been 100 per cent perfect, but we've definitely noticed a few...
Review Naruto Storm 4: Road to Boruto (PS4)
Daddy issues
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is comfortably one of the best anime based titles on the PlayStation 4, and now almost exactly a year after its original release, it's getting a pretty meaty expansion in the form of Naruto Storm 4: Road to Boruto. As the title suggests, this add-on features the exploits of Boruto, Naruto's...
News Atlus Survey Asks if You Want Persona HD Remasters
Yeah, why not
We don't know about you, but we wouldn't complain if older Persona titles were ported to the PlayStation 4. If you're of a similar mind, then you may be happy to know that Atlus has at least thought about bringing its back catalogue forward, as a new Japanese player survey suggests. Translated by Siliconera, said survey asks a bunch...
News Next PS4 Firmware Update Finally Brings External Hard Drive Support
Custom wallpapers also make the cut
PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 is looking like an important step forward for the current-gen console. After years of asking for it, users are finally getting external hard drive support, allowing you to connect with drives up to 8TB in size. Fantastic news for those of you who aren't keen on swapping out the...
Rumour PS4 Update to Add Pro 'Boost Mode', Upping Frame Rate of Unpatched Games
Game changer
Wow, this could be pretty huge. Spotted by the ever-eagle eyed users over on NeoGAF, the upcoming PlayStation 4 firmware update will apparently let you activate a 'boost mode' on PS4 Pro, which will allow unpatched games to take advantage of the supercharged console's extra power. At present, only titles that have been specifically...
News Sony Confirms PS4 Pro Boost Mode, Already Improving a Number of Games
More like Beast Mode, eh?
Earlier today, following the reveal of PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50, beta testers quickly discovered a new option within their system settings. On PS4 Pro, users found a new 'Boost Mode' toggle that supposedly enhances the performance of titles that haven't received a specific Pro patch. In simpler terms, games that...
Poll What PS4 Firmware 4.50 Feature are You Most Looking Forward To?
A lot to choose from
In case you missed it, PlayStation 4 firmware update 4.50 has been detailed by Sony - and beta invites are going out as we type up this very article. The headline act here is that the console will finally support external hard drives - which is obviously an incredibly handy feature to have when you're at the point of desperately...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda's Pre-Order Trailer Gives First Glimpse of Multiplayer
Blink and you'll miss it
Get hype, people - you're about to see a whole 1.5 seconds of Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer footage. We know, we know, we can hardly contain ourselves either. Publisher EA has released a tiny new trailer for the upcoming sci-fi sequel, showing off what you get when you pre-order the title. Early adopters will get some...
News NieR: Automata Dev Reveals Game went Gold a While Ago
It just wasn't announced
As is fashionable these days, developers like to proudly announce the point at which their games are finished and ready to be distributed, so we're used to seeing studios take to social media platforms and exclaim that their projects have gone gold. It's NieR: Automata's turn today, it seems. Posting on Twitter, producer...
News Mafia III's Story Expansions Start Dropping Next Month
Can't escape the life
If you're still into Mafia III, you may be interested in knowing that its promised trio of story expansions have been given release windows. Things kick off with the strangely named Faster, Baby!, which is due out at some point next month. Then, in May, we're getting Stones Unturned, followed by Sign of the Times in July...
News Watch Some Ace Kills in Titanfall 2's Live Fire Trailer
Trigger finger
Titanfall 2's new high-octane Live Fire mode is coming soon, and here you can get a little glimpse at the Pilots vs Pilots playlist. In the 12-player mode, two teams fight over a flag, with respawns disabled in order to maximise intensity. Rounds will last just 60 seconds, so this is all about who's willing to blink first. Bet you...
Thursday2nd Feb 2017
News Sony: We Had to Be Careful Not to Overhype PlayStation VR
"We knew demand would outstrip supply"
Many have pondered whether Sony's slightly subdued approach to PlayStation VR has been due to a lack of commitment from the company, but PlayStation UK boss Warren Light has stressed that's absolutely not the case. Speaking with Games Industry.biz, the executive has confirmed what we expected all al
News GameStop May Be Lying to You About New Games
Bonkers initiative puts staff in impossible position
A new program established by GameStop management may be forcing humble store clerks to lie to you about the availability of brand new games – and it's kinda crazy. Reddit has been bubbling over with reports of the retailer's 'Circle of Life' initiative for a few days now, but Kotaku's...
Interview Trading Blows with Upcoming PS4 Fighter Absolver
Talk with your fists
The PlayStation 4 is no stranger to out-of-the-ordinary experiences, but something about Absolver caught our eye when it was first revealed last year. Published by Devolver Digital and crafted by a team of ex-Ubisoft developers going by the name of SloClap, the title looks to put its own spin on what we tend to expect from...
News Sony to Back PS4 Exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn Hard
Platform holder betting big
In case the abundance of merchandise didn't already give things away, Sony's banking on Horizon: Zero Dawn being the next big thing. And just to reinforce that point, PlayStation UK boss Warren Light has stated in an interview with Games Industry.biz that the platform holder's "backing" the brand new intellectual property...
Feature The Promising PS4 Games of February 2017
Who needs Valentine's Day?
Following on from a truly beastly January, February on PlayStation 4 is looking suitably strong for Sony's system. With several exclusives launching this month alongside a couple of anticipated multiplatform titles, it's another invitingly varied spree for the current-gen console. Nioh (PS4 Exclusive): Release date:...
News How Well Does Nioh Run on PS4 and PS4 Pro?
Staying sharp
Digital Foundry's back with another video investigation into frame rates and resolution and all that technical stuff - although this time, is an especially interesting case. Upcoming exclusive Nioh boasts three separate gameplay modes on both the standard PlayStation 4 and the PS4 Pro that players can switch between to suit their...
News Sony's First-Party Lineup Is the Most Impressive Right Now
That's according to Michael Pachter
The ever provocative Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter believes that Sony's first-party lineup is the best in the industry right now. Speaking on the latest episode of Pachter Factor – as reported by The Wolf Hall – the controversial clairvoyant said that the Japanese giant's been teasing fans for...
News Final Fantasy XV's Worst Chapter Is Getting Improved
Unlucky number
If you've played Final Fantasy XV for a reasonable length of time, then you'll be all too familiar with the woes of Chapter 13. The momentum sapping sequence is comfortably one of the worst portions of the game, owing to the fact that it randomly decides to change the entire tone of the experience, swapping out open world gallivanting...
Rumour GameStop Lists Far Cry 5 as a 2017 Release
Shady
Rumours originating from GameStop are always a little shady so take this one with a grain of salt, but a listing for a Far Cry 5 has appeared on the retailer's website. The post comes with a release date of 26th November, which puts the title's launch on a Sunday, another nail in the coffin of this rumour. Despite the lack of plausibility,...
News PS4 Smashes PS2's Historic Shipment Record by Some Margin
Sony Pictures hurts otherwise solid third quarter
Any signs of the PlayStation 4 slowing down? No, the console is quite literally on fire around the globe, with the device smashing an old PlayStation 2 shipment record in the company's most recently completed quarter. According to Sony's latest financial report, the manufacturer shipped a whopping...
News Final Fantasy XV's 60fps PS4 Pro Patch Arrives Later This Month
Level cap is increasing, too
PS4 Pro users rejoice: Square Enix has finally broken its silence on Final Fantasy XV's elusive 1080p at 60 frames per second update. During the game's most recent Japanese livestream, the publisher revealed that the Pro patch will drop on the 21st February - that's the same day as the Booster Pack, the title's next...
News PSN Down for Some as Reports Start Coming In
Sign in and store issues noted by Sony
The PlayStation Network is experiencing a few problems, it would seem. Over the last hour or so, reports have been coming in from players who are unable to sign in on PlayStation 4, while others are having trouble accessing the PlayStation Store. It doesn't seem like a truly widespread issue, but something's...
News Sony to Stick with Movie Division Despite Billion Dollar Loss
Will look to better leverage PlayStation properties
Sony will stand by its embattled movie division despite the group registering a near-billion dollar loss in its latest financial report. The firm revealed that the subsidiary would register a $913 million loss prior to its latest financial report, attributing the sum to a reduction in the value of...
News 40% of UK PS4 Pro Buyers Were New to PlayStation 4, Says Sony
Welcome to the family
The PS4 Pro is generally viewed as a non-essential upgrade over the PlayStation 4 - an enhanced option for the hardcore user. As such, Sony has been angled in its marketing of the product, making sure not to put the supercharged console forward as a necessary next step. However, even without the kind of push that you may expect...
News Gravity Rush 2's Phantasy Star Costume Is Kat's Craziest Yet
MAG-nificent
There are some great costumes in Gravity Rush 2, but this Phantasy Star Online 2-themed outfit is surely Kat's craziest yet. Inspired by the sequel to SEGA's popular MMO, the get-up comes equipped with shields and a figure hugging basque, as well as some big futuristic boots. The bad news is that this appears to be exclusive to Japan...
News The Last Guardian Is Now More Affordable in USA
Sony clips Trico's wings
The Last Guardian is comfortably one of the PlayStation 4's very best games, and now it's much more affordable in the United States. Sony's confirmed to GameSpot that it's cut the price of the puzzle platformer from $59.99 to $39.99, meaning that you'll now be able to enjoy one of the more original titles in eons for a very...
News Black Canary Sonic Screams into Injustice 2 on PS4
Shriek beak
With the release date set, NetherRealm Studios is ramping up the character reveals for Injustice 2, and Black Canary is the latest name to be reeled off the list. Green Arrow's significant other is perhaps not one of the most notorious names in DC Comics lore, but the superheroine is one of the earlier ones. In this gameplay trailer...
News Of Course Rocket League's Getting a Line of Toy Cars
OMG!
Back when we described Rocket League as the PlayStation 4's killer app in 2014 – long before #ColinWasRight, we simply have to snipe – we could never have imagined how popular it would actually go on to become. Well, here's a reminder that the release is no humble indie these days: it's getting a line of licensed toy cars. We're being...
Wednesday1st Feb 2017
News Square Enix Has Thought About a Final Fantasy VI Remake
Don't give them ideas
Final Fantasy VI is an incredible role-playing game - one of the best in the series, as far as we're concerned - but a lot of the time, it gets pushed aside in favour of the 3D titles that succeeded it. Square Enix hasn't completely forgotten about Terra and her 2D adventure, however, as Final Fantasy VII Remake producer...
News February PlayStation Plus Games Revealed
The leak was right
Sony's revealed February's PlayStation Plus line up at the last possible minute - but at least it's finally here, eh? This month's selection is lead by the two PlayStation 4 titles that were leaked earlier today: LittleBigPlanet 3 and Not a Hero. The former is obviously a retail title, but will it be enough to put an end to the...
Review Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Banned Footage Vol. 1 (PS4)
Don't let the bed bugs bite
Much like the core campaign, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's first DLC drop is a pleasant surprise. Comprising of a mismatch of modes and bonus content, Banned Footage Vol. 1 isn't the most consistent expansion that you'll ever encounter, but it is one of the better ones – even if its proximity to the main game will leave...
Rumour February's Free PlayStation Plus Games Include LittleBigPlanet 3 on PS4
Not a Hero also on the docket
Update: The full lineup has been confirmed through here. LittleBigPlanet 3 will be one of February 2017's free PlayStation Plus games on the PlayStation 4, according to a listing on Amazon. The Play Create Share platformer will be joined by Roll7's sharp indie shooter
News What the Hell's Going on with Final Fantasy XV's PlayStation VR Thing?
Luna landing
Way back at E3 2016, Sony announced that there'd be a PlayStation VR experience releasing for Final Fantasy XV. Some parts of the media even got to play it – unsurprisingly, the feedback was not positive – but we haven't seen sight nor sound of it since. So what the heck's going on? Has it been cancelled in favour of Moogle Chocobo...
Video Watch Resident Evil 7's Banned Footage Vol. 1 Played on PS4
Learn if you should buy the Season Pass
Resident Evil 7 received its first expansion pack this week, and we've captured a bunch of spoiler-free gameplay footage so that you can see what it's all about. This add-on may be premature, but it's very good, boasting a couple of new VHS tapes which offer unique spins on the title's core gameplay, as well...
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Will Have a Single Player Campaign
Will span multiple Star Wars eras
Unlike its predecessor, Star Wars Battlefront 2 will launch with a single player campaign. EA boss Andrew Wilson confirmed the tidbit during an earnings call, adding that the title is not in a galaxy far, far away – it's actually slated to launch this holiday, as expected. While the executive was understandably...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Still Has a Long, Long Way to Go Before Release
SOLDIER on
Square Enix dropped a new piece of Final Fantasy VII Remake key art earlier this week, reassuring fans that, you know, it still exists and everything. The bottom line, though, is that we've seen virtually bugger all of the highly anticipated release barring a couple of brief trailers. Still, not everyone has found the silence to be such a...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Resident Evil 7 Doesn't Quite Kill It
Capcom's latest stalks the summit
There's only one new release worth talking about in the latest Japanese software charts, and that's Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. Capcom's well-received horror title entered in first place on PlayStation 4, selling 216,314 copies. Relatively speaking, it's not a bad number - most games these days do a lot less - but...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of January 2017
Cannibals, heroes, antiheroes, and gangsters
Without question, 2017 has got off to a great start when it comes to gaming. January was packed with Japanese goodness, with a slew of highly rated releases from the East hitting the PlayStation 4 one after another. It was easily one of the best openings to a year that we've seen in a long time, which...
News Return to The Playroom VR with Free Toy Wars Minigame
Basement battles
The Playroom VR is unquestionably one of the best demonstrations of what PlayStation VR can do, and the best bit of all is that it's completely free to download. Even better than that, though, is that Sony's continuing to support it, surprise announcing today that a new minigame named Toy Wars is available to download right now from...
News PlayStation VR Bundles Ready a Return to North American Retail
Finally
It looks like Sony's finally getting PlayStation VR's supply situation in order, as the platform holder has announced two new bundles for North America which are scheduled to arrive in stores next week. The sets – which will run you an eye-watering $499.99 in the United States and $699.99 in Canada – will be available in two guises:...
News FIFA 17 Was the World's Best Selling Console Game in 2016, Says EA
Champione! Champione!
Football – the version played with the feet rather than the hands – is the most popular sport in the world, so it's no surprise to see FIFA 17 utterly dominate the sales charts around the globe. EA announced as part of an earnings call overnight that the latest iteration of its soccer simulation was the best-selling console...
News Sadly, EA's Not Making Skate 4 Right Now
But it's coming, right?
Despite a tweet from a community specialist which hinted the contrary, EA's not working on Skate 4 right now. Chief executive Andrew Wilson confirmed the tidbit during an earnings call, joking that it's disappointing news for EA CFO Blake Jorgensen who's apparently a big fan of the franchise. Him and the rest of the Internet...
News FIFA's Story Mode Will Return for a Second Season This Year
Don't stop believin'
Who would have thought that FIFA 17's story mode The Journey would actually turn out to be a success? The single player option which saw players assume the role of budding star Alex Hunter played a big part in the soccer simulation's marketing, and was warmly received by critics and consumers alike. Unsurprisingly, then, the...
Tuesday31st Jan 2017
Review Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers (PS4)
The search continues
The Dynasty Warriors series is no stranger to spin-offs, what with its library of Empires titles and its catalogue of somewhat lacking offshoots like Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce. The property has a spotty record when it comes to swapping out its tried and tested hack and slash formula for something different, so it's safe to...
Video There's One Thing That Still Worries Us About Horizon: Zero Dawn
"Can't you see I need time to think?"
Ahhh man, Horizon: Zero Dawn looks great, doesn't it? We've always had a soft spot for Guerrilla Games ever since the original Killzone days, and it's great to see the studio branch out and try something bold and ambitious. But we're worried because the studio's never managed to write a great story in its entire...
Exit stage left
Knee Deep is an odd game. Its particular brand of narrative-driven gameplay is hard to categorise: it's not quite a point-and-click adventure and not quite a walking simulator. If anything, it sits clumsily on the outskirts of the former, not really offering much in the way of pointing or clicking. Originally an episodic PC game, it...
News Here's Your Latest Look at Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4
It's just a picture
Square Enix is celebrating Final Fantasy's 30th Anniversary right now, and it's offered a new look at Final Fantasy VII Remake as part of the revelling. Don't get your hopes up for a new trailer, though: the publisher's instead opted for some keyart of Cloud standing in front of the infamous Shinra Building. Squint and you may...
News Final Fantasy XV's Next Three DLC Packs Get Release Dates
First episode expansion in March
We've been getting plenty of news out of Square Enix recently and this extends to the Final Fantasy series, too, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Well, Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata has today announced release dates for the game's next three DLC packs – and it seems we don't have long...
News Guerrilla Completes Development of Horizon: Zero Dawn on PS4
Always believe in your soul
Horizon: Zero Dawn is finished. Guerrilla Games' effortlessly cool boss Hermen Hulst announced that the role-playing release has gone gold on Twitter today, completing a development cycle that has stretched on for five or so years now. The press recently got an opportunity to play five hours of the title, and the feedback...
News Final Fantasy XII Uses a Phoenix Down in July on PS4
The zodiac age
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age may already have its Trophies in Sony's system, but it's not releasing anytime soon. Square Enix announced as part of Final Fantasy's 30th Anniversary event today that the PlayStation 2 remaster will release on
News If NieR: Automata Sells Really Well, There's a Chance of a NieR Remaster on PS4
Producer also comments on the game's length
In a recent question and answer session over on Facebook, the NieR: Automata team responded to a bunch of frequently asked questions, giving way to a load of juicy gossip. To start with, producer Yosuke Saito is asked whether the original NieR will ever be remastered for current-gen consoles. Perhaps...
News Multiplayer Horror Game Dead by Daylight Stalks PS4 Later This Year
Peekaboo
Dead by Daylight is breathing heavily in the direction of the PlayStation 4, publisher Starbreeze has revealed. Sneaking onto Sony's system at some point later this year as a digital release, the title has already found a lot of success on PC, as evidenced by the number of big-name YouTubers screaming about it over on their channels. Yeah,...
Store Update 31st January 2017 (Europe)
Sabotage
This isn't the biggest European PlayStation Store update you're likely to see, but after the past couple of weeks we're going to assume that your wallet is in need of a rest. Anyway, new titles this week include Dexed, Double Dragon IV, and Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers, but it's the DLC that most will pay attention to: Resident Evil 7's...
News Dollhouse Brings Dark Noir Horror to the PS4
Corpse bride
There are an abundance of horror games on the PlayStation 4 at the moment, many of which clumsily follow the blueprint left behind by Silent Hills' infamous playable teaser. But Dollhouse sounds like something a little different: it's a narrative-driven psychological experience where every choice that you make will shape the story in a...
News The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind Announced, By Far Biggest Expansion Yet
Getting hot in here
Zenimax Online Studios has revealed what's next for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. Announced during the developer's livestream earlier today, The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will launch on the 6th June. By far the biggest expansion yet, Morrowind gives players a chance to explore the home of the Dark Elves as it...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn's Photo Mode Will Give Your PS4's Share Button a Workout
Say cheese
Horizon: Zero Dawn is shaping up to be the prettiest PlayStation 4 exclusive to date, which is some feat considering the console already plays host to the unbelievable Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. And there's extra good news for fans of gorgeous visuals: you'll be able to capture each pixel in intricate detail thanks to the title's Photo...
News Final Fantasy VII Is 20 Years Old Today
Still one of the best
Final Fantasy VII launched for the original PlayStation on the 31st January 1997 in Japan - which means that it's 20 years old today. Time certainly flies, doesn't it? The series' first foray into 3D was a masterpiece then and it's still a masterpiece now - albeit a rather ugly one. You can read our review of Final Fantasy...
News For Honor PS4 Open Beta Draws Its Sword Next Weekend
For pre-release glory
Just before release, For Honor will be inviting anyone and everyone to get in on its open beta, which kicks off on the 9th February. Ending on the 12th February - just two days before the finished game launches - the beta should help the undecided choose whether or not to sink their blades into Ubisoft's latest. You'll be able...
Video Through the Fire and the Freeze of PlayStation VR's Dexed
Panzer Dragoon meets Rez
Ninja Theory: the industry's most divisive developer. Many love the Cambridge-based company for its work on Heavenly Sword and Enslaved, while those with anime avatars hate it for the colour of Dante's hair. Either way, the studio generally makes good games, and Dexed represents its first foray into the wonderful world of...
News Spring to Life with Arty Platformer Bound's Free PS4 Demo
In case you skipped it
Bound released on the PlayStation 4 last year, and was praised for its abstract visuals and its sublime animation. Our own Sammy Barker wasn't entirely keen on its gameplay, as noted in our review, but it's a unique title that's at least worth a look. Fortunately, if you're interested in the especially arty release, developer...
Live See What the Future Holds For The Elder Scrolls Online
Expansions? Updates? Let's find out
It's 2017 and it's a whole new year for The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited. The game's come a heck of a long way since its launch, and now we're about to find out what its future entails. Whispers of an expansion that takes place in Morrowind are rampant, so if the rumours are true, we'll more than likely...
News Point Your Scope at Sniper Elite 4's 101 Trailer
In sights
We love these 101 trailers that Rebellion likes to put out. There's nothing wrong with fancy cinematic trailers, but sometimes you just want to know what a game has to offer, and this Sniper Elite 4 clip spells it all out so that there can be no confusion. It details everything from the kind of gameplay experience you can expect, right the...
Monday30th Jan 2017
Review Earthlock: Festival of Magic (PS4)
A kind of magic
Looking back on our adventure through the fantasy world of Umbra, we can't help but be reminded of a quote from John Carmack, co-founder of id Software. Speaking about DOOM, Carmack said: "Story in a game is like a story in a porn movie. It's expected to be there, but it's not that important." While we don't necessarily agree in...
News Hype Yourself with an Entire Horizon: Zero Dawn Quest Playthrough
There's no doubting the visuals, eh?
An embargo's lifted on Horizon: Zero Dawn previews today, and Sony has delivered with over 20 minutes of gameplay footage showing off an entire quest. In this commentated video, we get a glance at the game's structure, with inventory management segueing into dialogue trees and the excellent combat wrapping a big...
Hands On Slashing Samurai and Killing Knights in For Honor
Does Ubisoft's hack-'n-slasher earn its place in Valhalla?
It's hard to believe that, for a company that's been around for more than 30 years, Ubisoft doesn't have a huge catalogue of hack-'n-slash games. For those complaining about the French publisher's perceived lack of varied output, For Honor should represent a drastic change from its usual...
News UK Sales Charts: 73% of Resident Evil 7's Retail Copies Sold on PS4
Yakuza and Kingdom Hearts chart
Japanese games generally sell best on the PlayStation 4 but Resident Evil is one of those rare Eastern franchises that commands just as much interest in the West as it does in the East. However, that's not stopped Capcom's latest survival horror from selling best on Sony's system in the UK, with the PS4 accounting for...
Rumour Eidos Montreal Will Dump Deus Ex for Guardians of the Galaxy
Groot news?
Looks like our speculation was bang on the money, as Eurogamer is reporting that Deus Ex has been placed on hiatus. According to the site, Eidos Montreal is moving on from Adam Jensen as it takes the reins of
News All of Persona 5's DLC Will Be Heading West
Phantom thievery
Unsurprisingly, all of Persona 5's downloadable content will be making its way West following the game's release on the 4th April. European publisher Deep Silver has confirmed as much over on Twitter, so you can be safe in the knowledge that you won't be missing out on all that premium clutter Japan got last year. We say clutter,...
News Playtonic Wraps Production on PS4 Platformer Yooka-Laylee
Gold, gold
Like the glistening trinkets that will undoubtedly populate its sandbox levels, Yooka-Laylee has gone gold. The game – which isn't actually set to release until 11th April – is finished and heading off to the ol' manufacturing plant as we speak, where it will be printed onto blank Blu-ray discs and uploaded to the PlayStation Store...
News Fallout 4 PS4 Patch 1.9 Adds Pro Support Next Week
A better looking apocalypse
Fallout 4 is finally getting PS4 Pro support next week, Bethesda has confirmed. Patch 1.9 will add in some extra graphical oomph for those of you playing on Sony's supercharged system, with the developer promising native 1440p resolution, enhanced draw distance, and better god ray effects. Basically, it's going to look a...
News Big Elder Scrolls Online Announcement Set for Tomorrow
But what could it be?
Last year, The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited shook things up with its One Tamriel update, allowing players of all levels and factions to explore the game's gigantic world at their own pace. Developer Zenimax Online Studios has been relatively quiet since, but now it's teasing a big announcement for tomorrow. "We're...
News Popular PS Vita Rhythm Game Superbeat: Xonic Boogies to PS4
Head candy
PM Studios' excellent PlayStation Vita rhythm game Superbeat: Xonic will make a beeline for the PlayStation 4 this Spring, publisher Rising Star Games has announced. The definitive version of the boogie-'em-up will get you on your feet with over 65 songs across dozens of genres, include rock, K-pop, and techno. All of the downloadable...
News Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin Sightjacks PlayStation VR from 21st February
Raz-ma-tazz
Sony must have been listening to our grumbles because it's finally starting to talk about PlayStation VR software again. Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin is the latest game to get a release date, with Double Fine committing to a 21st February launch date for the virtual reality puzzler. The game, which is set between the original...
News Namco Founder Masaya Nakamura Passes Away at 91
Rest in peace
Namco's founder Masaya Nakamura passed away on Sunday, 22nd January, publisher Bandai Namco has announced. The executive was 91-years-old at the time of his death. A private wake and funeral with close family and relatives has already been held, with the deceased requesting that the news of his passing be kept private until after the...
