News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Has More Offline Content Than Campaign
Arcade mode brings bot matches
Review Amnesia: Collection (PS4)
In the mouth of madness
News Two More Grand Theft Auto Games Are Coming to PS4
And more Max Payne on the way
News - 2017, Week 39
Sunday1st Oct 2017
News Must-Watch Tekken 7 Tournament Match Ends in Ridiculously Rare Double KO
You couldn't make it up
On the first day of fighting game event The Fall Classic 2017 -- held in North Carolina, US -- Tekken 7 delivered an incredibly memorable moment. Fighting to secure a place in the top 8 of the competition, Joey Fury and BrawlPro -- two top level American players -- fought it out over a must-watch best of three set...
Hands On Fortnite: Battle Royale Plugs a Gap in the PS4's Catalogue
Winner, winner?
Y’know, whether Bluehole’s got a point complaining about Fortnite: Battle Royale or not, you’ve got to credit Epic Games for being incredibly astute with its capitalisation of PlayerUnknown’s Battleground’s popularity. While we’re sure various other developers are scrambling to implement their own survival...
Saturday30th Sep 2017
News School Girl/Zombie Hunter Skips Class on 17th November
The over and undies
Do games get any more Japanese than School Girl/Zombie Hunter? Set in the Onechanbara universe, the forthcoming PlayStation 4 title tells the tale of five female students who must attempt to survive a zombie apocalypse using “overwhelming firepower, surprisingly specialised skills, and a wardrobe full of fashionable...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 188
Hunters to punters
It definitely feels like we’re in the calm before the storm right now, doesn’t it? The release schedule is about to get really hectic, with virtually one new heavy hitter arriving every week through October and early November. This is last chance saloon until Christmas for your backlogs, then. Give ‘em hell! Sammy Barker,...
Friday29th Sep 2017
News Two More Grand Theft Auto Games Are Coming to PS4
And more Max Payne on the way
Why is Rockstar the only publisher porting its PS2 Classics to the PlayStation 4? Clearly there’s money to be made with this initiative, and Sony should be trying much harder to encourage more companies to hop aboard. For now, though, we’re going to have to make do with Rockstar’s wares: Grand Theft Auto: Liberty...
Guide Gundam Versus Hints and Tips for Rookie Pilots on PS4
Movement, targeting, and timing
Gundam Versus has just blasted onto PlayStation 4 in all of its explosive glory. The team-based Versus series has been around for years in Japan, but many of the more recent entries sadly never made it West. As such, we assume that a lot of Western players are going to be jumping into Gundam Versus with next to...
News There's, Er, a New PlayStation Credit Card Coming Out
Flexible friend
Sony’s bringing out a new PlayStation Credit Card which promises to reward you for your loyalty. Conceived in conjunction with Capital One, the plastic will see you multiplying your Sony Rewards points by up to five times when you use it to purchase PlayStation Store content and other Sony products. You’ll also get triple points...
News PUBG PS4 Discussions Taking Place Between Bluehole and Sony
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds not far away?
Bluehole, the developer of runaway multiplayer success story PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, is in active discussions with Sony regarding a PlayStation 4 version of the game. Microsoft recently announced that it would be publishing the Xbox One edition of the title later this year, but it was always...
Poll Do You Want Another Portable PlayStation?
Livin' la Vita loca
Sony suggested this week that it doesn’t see a market for portable gaming consoles at the moment. It’s an expected statement given the current climate for dedicated handheld devices: the Nintendo 3DS will have to work hard to pass even the PlayStation Portable’s lifetime sales, and it’s not going to come close to the...
News Fresh PS4 Sale Knocks Money Off Recently Released Games in Europe
Crash, Tekken, Yakuza, and more
A new PlayStation Store sale has kicked off in Europe, with a bunch of PlayStation 4 titles up for grabs at cheaper prices over the weekend. There's no real rhyme or reason behind what's on offer, but a lot of these titles debuted earlier in the year. Highlights include Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Tekken 7,...
Saturday30th Sep 2017
News Square Enix Survival Action Game Left Alive Lands Two New Screens
Armored phwoar
Square Enix has deployed two new screenshots of its PlayStation 4 survival game Left Alive, which you may recall was announced during Sony’s TGS 2017 press conference earlier in the month. The images don’t really reveal a lot, but we do now know that the title is set in the Front Mission universe, and will star three different...
Friday29th Sep 2017
Poll What Did You Think of the Red Dead Redemption 2 Story Trailer?
Red or dead?
So, Red Dead Redemption 2's much-hyped story trailer landed yesterday, giving us our first... Well, our first proper look at Rockstar's sequel. The video introduces Arthur Morgan -- an outlaw who we all assume is going to be the lead character. Morgan runs with the Van der Linde gang headed by Dutch, who you may remember from the...
News Succumb to the Sands of Time in Assassin's Creed Origins
The prince of persia
Assassin’s Creed Origins has landed a second cinematic trailer, this time focusing on sand. There’s probably a visual metaphor buried in here, but we’ll just summarise it in a straight-forward manner: holy moly, everyone and everything is turning into bleedin’ sand. To be honest, this is a great trailer, but we can’t...
News This Could Be the Fist of the North Star Game That We've Been Waiting For
A better look at Yakuza Studio's PS4 project
An extended trailer for Fist of the North Star has been released, and we're seriously starting to think that this could be the modern video game adaptation that the legendary series deserves. Developed by the same team behind the Yakuza games -- and starring the same voice cast, we might add -- this...
News Watch a Cut-Scene from Star Wars Battlefront 2's Story Mode
Don't shoot the Messenger
EA Games has released a full cut-scene from Star Wars Battlefront 2’s single player mode, and it’s pretty cool. The clip reveals that, while the Emperor may be dead, he’s still doing his bidding from beyond the grave via menacing androids that assume his visage. You’ll get to experience the full story from 17th...
News Yakuza: Kiwami 2 Looks Bloody Brilliant in Lengthy New Trailers
Enter the dragon
Built on Yakuza 6's Dragon Engine, Yakuza: Kiwami 2 is looking fantastic in these two extended Tokyo Game Show 2017 trailers. The one at the top is the title's reworked story trailer, while the video below outlines the many gameplay mechanics of the upcoming remake. Yakuza 2 is considered by many fans to be one of...
Thursday28th Sep 2017
News Why Is Sony Turning Off Gravity Rush 2's Servers After a Year?
Don't we pay enough for PlayStation Plus?
Sony is switching off Gravity Rush 2’s servers a year after the game launched, and this is becoming far too common as far as we’re concerned. The company has already killed both The Tomorrow Children and Kill Strain in less than 12 months, and while Kat’s sophomore story is not nearly as reliant on...
Deals PS4 FIFA 18 Bundles Are Outrageously Cheap in the UK
You can get a PS4 for £150 now
We’ve posted about the PlayStation 4’s various FIFA 18 bundles in the past, but this topic deserves revisiting: you can currently buy a 500GB console alongside a copy of EA Sports’ latest soccer sim for £199.99 on Amazon UK. Considering the game’s going for £49.99 alone, it means you’re practically getting...
Friday29th Sep 2017
News Batman Maker Rocksteady Says Fans Will Lose Their Minds Over Next Game
Holy cowl
It’s been over two years since Batman: Arkham Knight, and while British developer Rocksteady has filled the time with Batman: Arkham VR, many are wondering what the studio’s next move will be. There have been various rumours spanning everything from a Superman title to a standalone Harley Quinn adventure, but nothing’s really stuck...
Thursday28th Sep 2017
News Single Player Games Are Really Struggling Right Now
Dark times for offline play
Are you the kind of person that prefers your games to be single player focused? Do you dislike this whole service-based initiative that many publishers appear to have adopted? Hard luck. In the wake of layoffs at Agents of Mayhem developer Volition, NPD analyst Mat Piscatella has been chatting with Games Beat about the...
Flip the light fantastic
So, has Zen Studios finally settled on a name, then? Pinball FX3 is the successor to Zen Pinball 2, a game which itself was named Pinball FX2 on other platforms. The good news is that despite the adjusted moniker, you can import practically all of your tables from the previous version into this all-new release – although...
Feature 6 Things to Look for in Red Dead Redemption 2's Story Trailer
Wild
Red Dead Redemption 2’s new story trailer is out, and it’s a bit of a humdinger. In it we get our first look at protagonist Arthur Morgan, a mercenary member of the Van der Linde gang. We thought it’d be fun to run through the trailer and pick out some bits you may have missed, so let’s get stuck right in, shall we? It’s a prequel:...
News This Shenmue III Facial Animation Video Will Not Alleviate Concerns
Her face is scary
The team making Shenmue III seem pretty naïve to us. So, you may recall the title’s first trailer releasing recently, and the ribbing that ensued regarding its non-existent facial animations. Well, now Ys Net has clumsily deployed a video showing it faffing about w
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Story Trailer Introduces an All-New Outlaw
Ganging up
As predicted, Rockstar has wheeled out a fantastic trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. The video introduces us to Arthur Morgan, an outlaw who rides with the famous Van der Linde gang. We assume this means that the game won't feature multiple heroes like Grand Theft Auto V. So what else can we learn from the trailer? Well, we’ve now got...
Guide When Does the New Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer Go Live?
And where can you watch it?
A new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer will air today, and you’re probably wondering when and where you should start tapping F5, right? Well, good news – we’re going to answer all of your RDR2 questions, including where you can watch the new trailer and when. When does the new Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer go live?:...
News Dead Rising 4 Will Feature 'Fan Requested' Improvements at Launch on PS4
Plus a new game mode
Capcom has announced that it'll be updating the Xbox One and PC versions of Dead Rising 4 on the 5th December, a date that also marks the game's release on PlayStation 4. As such, the various improvements that the developer is making will be there at launch on Sony's console. Apparently, Capcom's looking to...
Friday29th Sep 2017
News Flower Floats to iOS Devices Via Annapurna Interactive
PlayStation exclusive extends its petals to phones
Flower, the thought-provoking float-‘em-up by Journey developer thatgamecompany, has soared to iOS courtesy of indie label Annapurna Interactive. This is a bit of a weird one because the licensing information still states that Sony owns the game, so some kind of arrangement must have been made. To...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Has More Offline Content Than Campaign
Arcade mode brings bot matches
Star Wars Battlefront 2 seems much more complete than its predecessor, adding space battles and a single player campaign to the mix. But there’s additional good news for offline players: Arcade mode will enable you to take the fight to a bunch of bots – and there’ll even be local split-screen support if that’s...
Review Amnesia: Collection (PS4)
In the mouth of madness
Republished on Wednesday 27th September 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Usually when people strike up a conversation about the best horror games ever made, you're going to hear someone bring up...
News October PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Big up the Boss
So, what's in store for PlayStation Plus subscribers in October? Sony's lifted the lid on next month's offering, with PlayStation 4 users nabbing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and Amnesia: Collection. That's a pretty stellar duo, isn't it? Yowza. Also on PS4 by way of Vita cross-buy are Hue and Sky Force...
Mist opportunity?
Final Fantasy IX is among of the best, if not the best entry in one of gaming's most illustrious franchises. It's a sweeping tale of adventure, friendship, war, loss, and oglops. It's a role-playing masterpiece produced by a studio that, back in the year 2000, was at the very top of its game. And now, the glorious PSone classic has...
News Virgin Media Users Suffer With PSN Sign-In Problems
We just want to play Destiny 2
This scribe just tried to sign into the PlayStation Network, only to find the service unavailable. Many Virgin Media users have reported having trouble accessing the network today, with the official PSN server status website saying that: "PlayStation Network services are up and running in your area, but several reports...
Review Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PS4)
A diamond in the rough
Republished on Wednesday 27th September 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed Metal Gear franchise is known for its showy, fantastical, and often down-right ridiculous mythos –...
Thursday28th Sep 2017
Hands On Bravo Team Fails to Make Its Mark
Bravo?
Announced back at E3 2017 this year came the arrival of Bravo Team, the first-person PlayStation VR exclusive currently being developed by Supermassive Games — the brains behind PlayStation hits such as Until Dawn, and its soon to be released virtual reality brethren, The Inpatient. Bravo Team’s manifesto offers heart-pumping and...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
Game of many colours
Republished on Wednesday 27th September 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Puzzle games often have a serious problem with striking an even balance between being challenging and fun. Too often...
News Skyrim's Getting a Full Survival Mode, But It's Part of the Crappy Creation Club
BETHESDAAAAA
Skyrim's getting a survival mode? Cool! Or so we thought. Bethesda has revealed that it's bringing an all-new survival mode to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition. It adds all the things that you'd expect, like having to eat, drink, and sleep in order to survive. Temperature also plays a part, meaning that you'll have to...
Hands On Monster Hunter: World Is Already a Game of the Year Candidate
It's that good
Oh boy! Monster Hunter: World is good. Like, potentially Game of the Year winning good – and that’ll be some feat considering that it’s slated to launch in January. Indeed, having spent a good 45 minutes with the title thus far, we suggest you let your scepticism for this PlayStation 4 instalment slide – it’s everything...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Has a Disastrous Launch on PS4
Zero hyper combo
After failing to make any kind meaningful impact in the latest UK charts, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite has crashed and burned in Japan, where it barely sold over 8000 copies on PlayStation 4. Historically, the series has never produced a huge hit in the Land of the Rising Sun, but these are still disastrous numbers for the...
News Monster Hunter: World's Character Creator Looks Sublime
Felyne fine
We have a Monster Hunter: World hands on going live this week and it’s gushing. The long and short of it is that you should be very excited for Capcom’s console-based animal slaughtering sim. And it just keeps getting better, too: this clip fresh out of the Tokyo Game Show demonstrates the release’s mind-bogglingly in-depth...
Thursday28th Sep 2017
News Fortnite: Battle Royale Attracts Over One Million Players on Launch Day
Let's see how it's doing in a Fortnite
Epic Games has rubbed a little salt into the salty tears of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds developer Bluehole, announcing that Fortnite: Battle Royale attracted over one million players at launch yesterday. The Korean company won’t be too concerned, of course – there were almost 1.5 million people playing...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
News This Is the Greatest Squad You Can Assemble in FIFA 18 Ultimate Team
Squad goals
With an average rating of 90 and a chemistry of 100, this is the best possible squad you can build in FIFA 18’s Ultimate Team mode. The squad – number crunched by bookmakers bwin – has a perilous La Liga-led front three, including Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, and ol’ plastic chops Cristiano Ronaldo. They’re backed by a midfield...
News Shadow of War DLC Character Goes Free Following Controversy, Confusion
Warner Bros. apologises
Last year, Monolith executive producer Mike Forgey sadly passed away. To honour his memory, the developer created a Middle-earth: Shadow of War character named Forthog Orc-Slayer, who randomly appears to save protagonist Talion's life if he's about to be struck by a killing blow in combat. It was certainly a nice idea...
News Learn All About Ancient Egypt in Free Assassin's Creed Origins Update
Assassins turned edutainment
Assassin’s Creed Origins promises to teach you about the history of Ancient Egypt with a free update due out in 2018. The bonus content – named Discovery Tour – will allow you to free-roam the title’s entire map without combat or obstruction, enabling you to take “guided tours curated by historians and...
News Agents of Mayhem Developer Volition Struck by Layoffs
Deep Silver supposedly unhappy with sales
Volition, the developer behind Agents of Mayhem but best known for the Saints Row series, has been struck by a round of layoffs. News comes courtesy of Kotaku sources, though owner Deep Silver has yet to comment on the situation. Reports suggest that more than 30 people have been made redundant, from a team...
Tuesday26th Sep 2017
V.A.T.S. more like it
Republished on Tuesday 26th September 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the release of Fallout 4's Game of the Year edition on PlayStation 4. The original text follows. Well, here we are. Seven years after Bethesda's last crack at post-apocalyptic America, Fallout 4 is easily one of the...
Hands On Is Skyrim Any Good with PlayStation VR?
Fus ro dang
PlayStation VR, in this author’s opinion, is at its best when it’s offering brief bursts of immersive gameplay like SUPERHOT VR and Batman: Arkham VR. Despite this personal preference, it’d take a very closeted editor to ignore the pent-up demand for meatier experiences from PlayStation’s very vocal fanbase – and games don’t...
Pick 'n' mix
You’d have to be Slightly Mad to go up against simulation racing juggernauts Gran Turismo Sport and Forza Motorsport 7 this holiday, but that’s the unfortunate position Project CARS 2 finds itself in. The sequel to the British studio’s somewhat uneven crowd-funded debut attempts to standout by increasing the number of motorsport...
Reflections of sadness
Blue Reflection is the latest offering from Gust, the developer who previously brought us the Atelier series. A brand new IP, Blue Reflection focuses on the story of Hinako, a former child ballet star who starts a new high school. She discovers that she's a Reflector, the game’s version of a magical girl, along with her new...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
Buy this game, puppy
Ruiner marks the first title from Polish developer Reikon Games – and the latest release under Devolver Digital’s publishing initiative. The game fits comfortably alongside the other types of games that the label likes to put its name on, and this is one outing that stands out among an already impressive portfolio. At...
Tuesday26th Sep 2017
News Fallout 4 Game of the Year Edition Wanders onto PS4 Today
War never changes
Fallout 4's long awaited but always inevitable Game of the Year edition is out today on PlayStation 4. It includes the base game and all of its downloadable content. It's a pretty huge package, that's for sure. Fallout 4 first launched back in November of 2015, and although it was never quite able to capture the heart of many a...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
News Donate to Charity and Get 15 PS4 Games for Pocket Change
Not a bad deal
THQ Nordic has brought back its Humble Bundle from earlier in the year, meaning that you can get up to 15 PlayStation 4 games for $15, which is a bargain really. Not all of the games are great, but you do get both Darksiders titles, as well as a few PS2 Classics like Red Faction and both Destroy All Humans! instalments. If you’re...
Tuesday26th Sep 2017
News Sony Doesn't See Much Potential in Portable Platforms
Game over
Don’t hold your breath for a new portable PlayStation platform, as Sony has suggested that it doesn’t see much potential in the handheld market. Speaking with Bloomberg, group president Andrew House explained that the company doesn’t see a “huge opportunity” for the sector outside of Asia, and that it’s focusing on living room...
Wednesday27th Sep 2017
News PlayStation Plus Sale Brings Subscriber Savings to NA PS4
Another Plus
We spend a lot of time praising (or complaining) about the free monthly PlayStation Plus games, but let’s not forget that the perks of the subscription service include the discounts, too. And there’s a new sale live in North America which is designed solely for members, cutting the price of PlayStation 4 games by up to 50 per cent...
Tuesday26th Sep 2017
News Sonic Forces' Casino Forest Looks Wilted in First Gameplay Footage
A force not to be reckoned with
Sonic fans seem eager to die for Sonic Forces, but is there anyone out there that genuinely believes this Casino Forest gameplay looks good? To be fair, the Classic Sonic gameplay appears to be the worst of the title’s three-pronged suite, but when it’s literally one-third of your game, is that really acceptable...
News Need for Speed: Payback's Open World Is the Largest in Franchise History
Fortunate
Need for Speed: Payback’s flashy Fortune City will be the largest open world in the franchise’s history. The glitzy adaptation of Las Vegas will become your proving grounds in Ghost Games’ latest, as you go in search of abandoned vehicles and enter into events against racing crews with different attributes. It’s looking good so...
Store Update 26th September 2017 (Europe)
Viva Ronaldo
Sigh, we literally can’t keep up with all the big PlayStation Store releases these days – it’s too much. This week there’s “only” 22 new titles, so it’s a little quieter than in recent times, but still… It’s overwhelming at times. The highlights this week, we suppose, are FIFA 18, Pinball FX3, Danganronpa V3: Killing...
News Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization's Final Expansion Slashes onto the PlayStation Store
The end is here
For those of you still grinding away in Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization, you may be happy to hear that the game's third and final expansion is now available on the PlayStation Store. Titled 'The One Who Resists God', it promises to tie up the title's rather lengthy story. Part of the game's season pass, the third...
News Here's Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars Battlefront 2 on PS4
John Boyega talks you through
What better way to sell Star Wars Battlefront 2 than have John Boyega talk you through it all? The star’s stopped by at EA Games headquarters to do a bit of voiceover outlining all of the modes, features, and improvements that you’ll find in the forthcoming sequel. We found this pretty informative actually: it...
News Falcom Still Wants to Bring Trails of Cold Steel 1 and 2 to PS4, But Nothing's Official Yet
Getting warmer
Stories have been swirling recently regarding Falcom's desire to port The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II to PlayStation 4, but there's yet to be any kind of official announcement. And sadly, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo is still unable to dish out confirmation that the...
Monday25th Sep 2017
Talking Point What Free October 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will October 2017's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s free with PlayStation Plus next month? That’s the question on everyone’s lips as we reach the tail end of September, with October 2017’s roster of PS+ goodies just days away from being revealed. After a really decent year for the subscription service, we share our speculation for...
News Sony's Going to Start Sending Out Real Platinum Trophies
But only to those fastest in Australia
Sony will send out real-world Platinum Trophies to four lucky players in Australia – assuming they’re the first in the country to unlock the top trinket in either FIFA 18, Gran Turismo Sport, Call of Duty: WWII, or one other to be announced title. All you need to do to enter is grab the complete set and...
Review Mary Skelter: Nightmares (PS Vita)
Once upon a time
Based on some of Compile Heart’s previous games we weren’t expecting a lot from Mary Skelter: Nightmares - just a simple dungeon crawler with a bit of fanservice thrown in. What we actually got, however, was something far more interesting. The opening to Mary Skelter is surprisingly dark. The game’s protagonist Jack and his...
News UK Sales Charts: Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Appears to Flop
Hyper combo finished
Count on Capcom to ensure a game starring Spider-Man, Captain America, and Chris Redfield underperforms. Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite launched last week – although you’d be forgiven for forgetting – and entered the UK sales charts in 12th place. It’s a disappointing performance for what is, frankly, a disappointing game...
Review Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two - Episode 3: Jailhouse Block (PS4)
A happy little review
Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two - Episode 3: Jailhouse Block starts off with a much more intriguing plot than the first two episodes in the season. Jesse and his companions are locked in a bedrock prison at the bottom of the world which is controlled by the Admin’s loyal followers. They must find a way to escape it and...
Smile like you mean it
Happy Dungeons is a simplistic dungeon crawling hack and slasher which also happens to be a free-to-play title. It's got both online and offline co-op, loot, and a load of different upgrade systems. It'll keep you busy if you find the combat sufficiently entertaining, but as is the case with many a free-to-play release,...
Hands On Detroit: Become Human Hints at Huge Potential
Quantic Dream's latest dazzles in demo
Quantic Dream probably doesn’t get enough respect. While the Parisian developer’s body of work can quite easily be criticised, the studio deserves credit for building big budget, blockbuster experiences that venture outside of the ordinary boundaries we expect for this industry – and creating an entirely...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Up for Golden Joysticks Game of the Year Despite Not Being Out Yet
Mario Odyssey, too
Voting for this year's Golden Joystick Awards has opened, giving us a look at the nominees for the upcoming event. Unsurprisingly, the likes of Horizon: Zero Dawn and Persona 5 are contenders for multiple awards, but what's really caught our attention is the fact that two unreleased games are up for the...
News Destiny 2 Is Down for 6 Whole Hours Today
Six bloody hours?
With the Faction Rally looming, Bungie will be taking Destiny 2 offline today for a lengthy period of maintenance. If you're in North America, the timing isn't too bad -- the game will be down from 06:00 to 12:00 Pacific. It's a little worse on the East coast, though, where it'll be offline from 09:00 until 15:00 Eastern...
Tuesday26th Sep 2017
News Everybody's Gone to the Rapture at UK Studio The Chinese Room
Developer going dark for the time being
The Chinese Room has not officially closed, but it no longer has any staff aside from husband and wife directors Dan Pinchbeck and Jessica Curry. The studio – perhaps best known for Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture – has decided to “go dark” for the immediate future, as it figures out what it’s...
Monday25th Sep 2017
Hands On Job Simulator and Pesky Produce Collide in Shooty Fruity
Clean up in aisle three
You can imagine the design discussions at nDreams. “I quite like Job Simulator,” posits one developer, “and static shooting galleries work well in virtual reality. Couldn’t we, like, combine the two?” Voila! Shooty Fruity falls from a tropical tree. Unsurprisingly, this is a fun but derivative PlayStation VR game...
News Here's 40 More Minutes of Monster Hunter: World on PS4, This Time in English
Feature creature
So, who wants more Monster Hunter: World? We've already seen plenty of footage off the back of Tokyo Game Show 2017, but if you've still got a hankering for some beastly battles, then check out PlayStation Access' EGX 2017 livestream archive, which we've embedded above. This is the English version of action role-playing...
News You're the Hero in This New Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet Trailer
Zero to hero
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet's got a new trailer, and it's probably our best look at the third-person shooter's story so far. As previously reported, you're not forced to take on the role of protagonist Kirito this time around, instead stepping into the shoes of your own custom hero. Kirito, meanwhile, is relegated to being a...