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Best ways to make money in the opening hours
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News - November, 2018
Friday30th Nov 2018
News EU PlayStation Store Christmas Sale Begins Today on PS4
New deals each weekend
PS4 owners will know it's Christmas time when Sony starts dropping deals in the weeks ahead, and amazingly, we've reached that time. Instead of its usual 12 Deals of Christmas, where a dozen games get generous discounts every two days, this year sees the introduction of several deals that will be swapped out for new ones each...
News US PS Store Flash Sale Hopes to Bust Your Wallet This Weekend
Take all my money
Black Friday 2018 has come and gone, but your financial security is not safe just yet. Sony’s launched a brand new PlayStation Store Flash Sale in North America which has seen a ton of titles discounted. Some of the highlights include Battlefield 1 for $4.99, Burnout Paradise Remastered for $7.99, and Gravity Rush 2 (hello!) for...
Poll Are You Enjoying Red Dead Online So Far?
Do you think RDR2's multiplayer mode has delivered?
Red Dead Online released this week, providing Red Dead Redemption 2 fans with a reason to return to the Wild West. The mode, which is surprisingly story-heavy, sees you create a character and get to work in the critically acclaimed title’s enormous open world. You can form posses, complete...
News ANTHEM Closed Alpha Test Starts Next Weekend on PS4, Sign Ups Open Now
It's the taking part that counts
EA and BioWare have announced a closed alpha for the upcoming sci-fi shooter, ANTHEM. It'll be available on PS4 from 8th to 9th December, just a couple of days after The Game Awards 2018, where a brand new trailer is to be shown. Those interested in taking part in this early version of the game are encouraged to...
Editorial Fake PS5 News Will Be Rampant Over the Next 12 Months
A warning from the editors
The lead-up to the PS5's inevitable launch is going to be a wild ride, but not just because of the hype that'll no doubt be generated. The next 12 months or so are going to be incredibly important for many gaming sites -- Push Square included -- as we all attempt to provide the most up-to-date coverage on Sony's next-gen...
News Fallout 76 Patch Notes Released, No Mention of PS4 Performance Improvements
Fortunately it's only 3GB
Bethesda has released the patch notes for Fallout 76's next update, which is set to be deployed next week, on the 4th December. It brings extra storage space and tweaks some game balancing. With the patch installed, high level opponents will reward less XP, boss loot should now drop properly, and automatic weapon damage has...
News Russo Brothers to Present at The Game Awards, Fuelling Speculation of an Avengers Appearance
Infinity war at the Keighley's
The Russo Brothers have been announced as presenters for The Game Awards 2018, meaning they'll be making an on-stage appearance, most likely to hand out an award. That's all well and good, but once the presenting is over and done with, their presence could have further implications. Square Enix's Avengers project has...
News Koei Tecmo Teases a New PS4 Game to Be Revealed Next Week
"The fated battle begins"
Koei Tecmo has teased the reveal of a new PlayStation 4 game, but we don't have much to go on right now. The teaser website shows a fiery background with the words "The fated battle begins" placed on top of it. Interesting. At the moment, all we can do is guess. Is it a new Warriors title? We know that the next Samurai...
News Red Dead Online Beta Is Now Open to Everyone Who Owns Red Dead Redemption 2
The West just got wilder
After several days of semi-exclusive access, the Red Dead Online beta is now available to everyone who owns a copy of Red Dead Redemption 2. The beta's technical performance has been pretty much rock solid for most people thus far, so it'll be interesting to see whether that continues as the player count increases in bulk...
News The Game Awards Will Play Host to Your Next Glimpse of ANTHEM
Bring your Doritos
ANTHEM is only a few short months away from release now, and we'll get our next look at Bioware's next big thing next week at The Game Awards. The game's Twitter account is already teasing the trailer, though, and you can catch a grand 20 seconds of it below. The announcement will belong in the category of updates to games we...
Thursday29th Nov 2018
News Sony Showed Gran Turismo Sport Running in 8K at 120 Frames-Per-Second
A glimpse of PS6?
Sony has potentially teased a glimpse of what a future PlayStation could deliver, by demoing Gran Turismo Sport in an eye-melting 8K at a blistering 120 frames-per-second. At an event in Tokyo focusing on outrageous consumer electronics, the Japanese giant showcased its new Crystal LED Display System with footage of Polyphony...
News Dress Like Arthur Morgan with Official Red Dead Redemption 2 Clothing Range
More than a fistful of dollars
Ever wondered if you could pull off Arthur's tan jacket? If you're a fan of Mr Morgan's wardrobe in Red Dead Redemption 2, you'll be pleased to know that Rockstar has partnered with Barking Irons to produce a selection of clothing and accessories inspired by the character. It all looks pretty great -- the items all...
Guide Red Dead Online - How to Make Money
The best ways to farm cash
How do you make money in Red Dead Online? As opposed to the single player portion of Red Dead Redemption 2, you arguably have a bigger need for cash in Red Dead Online because everything's more expensive. Guns cost more, horses cost more, and even clothes cost more. Fortunately, getting your hands on some dosh is pretty...
500 whole Atoms
The Fallout 76 drama just never ends, does it? Bethesda's found itself in hot water once again as fans have expressed their disappointment with the quality of a duffel bag that was included in the game's $200 Power Armour Edition. Said bag was advertised as a "canvas duffel bag", but the one that actually shipped with the Power...
News BioWare Teases Dragon Age News Coming Before the End of the Year
Hot stuff
We all know that most of BioWare is hard at work on ANTHEM ahead of its release in February next year, but a small team has been keeping the studio's next Dragon Age project cooking all the while. We don't yet know what the next instalment of the fantasy role-playing series will be, but we just might be hearing a little bit more about it...
Review Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six - Not a PS Classic, But Interesting Nonetheless
Back to basics
Believe it or not, but there was a time when the Tom Clancy game franchise that haemorrhaged titles in the 2000s was actually less popular than the legendary novelist himself. Even by the late 90s, only a handful of games based on his books had come out – most of them Hunt for the Red October submarine sims. That all changed in...
News This Isn't the PS5, Despite What Some Sites Are Claiming
Fake news
There are some PlayStation 5 renders doing the rounds, and some sites want you to believe that they’re Sony’s next-gen console. That’s absolute nonsense, of course, considering the company’s yet to even announce a new system. The mock-ups are pretty neat, though, showcasing a slim, almost external hard drive-esque box. There...
News Sony Celebrates Five Years of PS4 with Video Full of Player Stats on Exclusive Games
The best place to play
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the PS4 in Europe, and Sony's of course celebrating the milestone. The platform holder has released the above video, which highlights this generation's best PlayStation exclusives, as well as some impressive figures and feats accomplished by fans. For example, 46 million Thunderjaws have...
News Sony Europe's New PS4 Commercial Shows What You Can Do
Double life
Sony’s launched a new commercial in Europe which builds on the idea that you can be anyone and do virtually anything when you’re playing on the PlayStation 4. The campaign, which is titled ‘This Could Be You’, shows ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances – all of which are linked to some of the year’s biggest games,...
News European PSVR Mega Pack Bundle Offers Sony's Headset with Five Top Games
Everything in one box
Sony seems to be really getting behind PlayStation VR ahead of the holiday season. Not only was it aggressively discounted during Black Friday, the platform holder has been introducing brand new bundle packs for the device. Earlier in the week, we saw the new PSVR bundle with
News Obsidian Entertainment to Debut New RPG at The Game Awards
Microsoft's new team may still be working on PlayStation
Obsidian Entertainment, one of Microsoft’s new acquisitions, is scheduled to make an RPG announcement at The Game Awards 2018 – and there’s a strong possibility the title will still launch on the PlayStation 4. Despite the Fallout: New Vegas developer batting for the team in green these...
News Free-to-Play Action RPG Path of Exile Delayed into 2019 on PS4
Continue down the path
Diablo-esque free-to-play title Path of Exile was supposed to be launching on PlayStation 4 in December, but developer Grinding Gear Games has pushed the release back into 2019. "When we announced Path of Exile for PlayStation 4 earlier this month, we indicated we were aiming for a December release. Unfortunately, we have had...
News Life Is Strange 2's Second Episode Will Have Taken Four Months to Release
Due out in January
Life Is Strange 2 has proved to be, perhaps aptly, a bit of a strange one, hasn’t it? The sequel’s first episode launched in September with very little fanfare, even though it’s actually really, really good. While we’d expected the second instalment to be out by now, developer DONTNOD’s taken to its Tumblr page to...
News Latest Trailer for Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden Introduces Fourth Playable Character
Farrow joins the party
We've been quietly looking forward to Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, a late 2018 release melding turn-based strategy with an intriguing story and bizarre characters. We've seen a trio of heroes we'll be guiding through the game's post-human world; a woman who can turn to stone, a giant pig, and a mutated duck. Not exactly...
News God Eater 3 Will Chow Down on Meaty Post-Launch Support
Bandai Namco details
Upcoming monster-mashing role-playing title God Eater 3 will enjoy extensive post-launch support, Bandai Namco has revealed. Free updates will bring extra missions, character customisation options, and various gameplay tweaks after the game has released. What's more, Bandai Namco is also considering the possibility of...
News Supercharged Mechs Duke it Out in Override: Mech City Brawl PS4 Pro Gameplay
Twisted metal
There are a few examples of games featuring mechs on PS4, but Override: Mech City Brawl is perhaps the most casual title in the niche. It's a party brawler, with 12 mechs to choose from in up to four-player battles, either online or local. This new gameplay video comes courtesy of PlayStation Underground, and honestly, it looks like it...
Wednesday28th Nov 2018
SOMAch to do, so little time
Republished on Wednesday 28th November 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Horror games should be scary – but this is easier said than done. Sure, there have been some very successful examples such as...
News Sony Patented a Cartridge and Everyone Went Mental Over It
But it's not for a new handheld
A patent filed by Sony Interactive Entertainment and published this week prompted many to believe that the Japanese giant may be working on a successor to the PlayStation Vita, but despite the documentation depicting a new cartridge-like product, it’s got absolutely nothing to do with a hypothetical handheld –...
News PlayStation Plus December 2018 Games Announced
Happy holidays?
Your PlayStation Plus games for December have been revealed, marking the final selection of 2018. On PlayStation 4, subscribers are getting SOMA and Onrush. Joining them is Iconoclasts, which is on PS4 and Vita via cross-buy. The rather good Papers, Please is also on Vita, and PS3 users get Steredenn and Steins;Gate. What do you...
Drive club
Republished on Wednesday 28th November 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It may look a helluva lot like MotorStorm, but Onrush is a completely different beast. The first multiformat project from the developer formerly known...
Heart wrenching
Republished on Wednesday 28th November 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Iconoclasts is the brainchild of Swedish developer Joakim Sandberg. Working alone on the game for seven years, this is a real labour of love, and...
News Next Assassin's Creed Odyssey Patch Adds New Features and Finally Fixes PS4 Screenshot Bug
Photo mode engaged
Ubisoft has detailed the next update for Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which is apparently set to release tomorrow. Patch 1.1 brings a few new features, including a 'Mastery Level' system. This'll let you spend ability points on new hunter, warrior, and assassin statistics when you're at level 50 or over. It should add a new dimension...
Review RIDE 3 - High-Octane Motorcycle Realism
Wheely quite something
If there’s one thing that RIDE 3 has in spades, it’s content. The sheer number of tracks and bikes to unlock, not to mention available modifications, is head spinning. Poor old motorcycle sim games seem to live in the shadow of their four wheeled brethren and are usually reserved for a more niche audience as a result. The...
Rumour Superman: World's Finest Listing Spotted - Is it Rocksteady's New Game?
The Game Awards rumours are flying
Whenever a big event in the gaming calendar is on the horizon, you can guarantee at least a few rumours will do the rounds. We're just over a week away from The Game Awards 2018, where Geoff Keighley has promised more than 10 new game announcements will be made in between doling out trophies. One game that's...
Review Papers, Please (PS Vita)
Seal of approval
Republished on Wednesday 28th November 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of December's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Just what is Papers, Please? Four years on from ex-Naughty Dog developer Lucas Pope’s chilling debut, we’re still not sure this long-awaited...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Battlefield V Doesn't Bomb as PS4 Sees Boosted Sales
Target spotted
Nothing was ever going to stop the new Pokemon games from securing their second week at the top of the Japanese charts, but surprisingly, Battlefield V gave it a decent shot. DICE's bombastic shooter managed to move a respectable 110,000 copies on PlayStation 4, placing it second in the software charts. Just behind it in third place...
News Devil May Cry 5 Collector's Edition Discovered on Amazon US
Includes replica van
For fans of Capcom's madcap character action series, purchase options for Devil May Cry 5 have been fairly basic -- at least in the West. Up to now, you could pre-order either the standard or deluxe editions of the game, with the latter including a few alternative Devil Breaker arms and a few o
News SEGA Teasing Yakuza Related Announcement at Kinda Funny Games Showcase
Nani?
Just a couple of days after The Game Awards 2018 comes Greg Miller's Kinda Funny Games Showcase, an event that'll apparently play host to nearly 50 titles. While the event is likely to be a platform primarily for smaller developers and less well-known games, it seems there could also be some more substantial announcements, if the below...
Plus seasonal costumes
The big Dragon Ball FighterZ November update is available to download now on PlayStation 4. New additions include crazy online tournament rules courtesy of the FighterZ Tournament, and Z Trophy Rooms, which allow you to collect and view various in-game achievements. Numerous balance adjustments have also been introduced...
News A Fisherman's Tale Trailer Shows How You Help Yourself in Mind Bending PSVR Puzzler
Lighthouse-ception
A few months back, A Fisherman's Tale was announced for PlayStation VR, but thus far, we've not learned all that much about it. Today, a new trailer has emerged online, revealing how you'll interact with the lighthouse environment that seems to infinitely repeat itself. The game is primarily a puzzle game in which the solutions...
News Man of Medan Dev Diary Shines a Light on its Dark and Dreary Ghost Ship Setting
Sail away
The Dark Pictures Anthology from Supermassive Games kicks off next year, and the first title, Man of Medan, is looking shipshape. Bandai Namco has released the first in a series of developer diaries for the spiritual successor to Until Dawn, and it sounds like the environment is getting plenty of attention. Artists and designers chime in...
Tuesday27th Nov 2018
Red or dead
Update 1.03 for Red Dead Redemption 2 is available to download now on PlayStation 4. The patch weighs in at a reasonable 5.6GB, and according to its description on Sony's console, it provides "a range of miscellaneous improvements and big fixes for optimal performance". Of course, it also adds the Red Dead Online beta to the game. Said...
News Red Dead Online Private Sessions Aren't an Option Yet
Neither is passive mode
The Red Dead Online beta is now live on PlayStation 4, or at least, it is if you bought the Ultimate Edition of the game. We've been playing around with it for most of the afternoon (was that a stealth brag?) and so far it seems pretty good. It already feels a lot more fleshed out than GTA Online did when it launched, and it...
Talking Point What Free December 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will December 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the December 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when exactly will the December 2018 PS Plus lineup be announced? It's the final PS+ lineup of the year, so we're all hopeful that Sony's got a cracker in store to round out what has been a particularly strong year for the subscription...
News Battlefield V Half-Price Less Than a Week After Launch
BF BS
Battlefield V officially launched last week – well, for non-subscribing peasants anyway. Word is that the first-person shooter hasn’t exactly been setting the sales charts alight, and that’s perhaps evidenced by this Target offer, which has seen the title’s MSRP temporarily cut in half, down as low as $29.99 until Thursday...
News Red Dead Online Beta Progress Not Guaranteed to Carry Over Into Full Launch
Rockstar "hopes" that it will
Red Dead Online is available in beta form starting today, and many players have been wondering whether the progress that they make during the beta will carry over into the finished release. Thankfully, developer Rockstar has shed a little light on the situation. "We hope that all player progress during this early...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Has Cross-Play Support on PS4 and Switch, Kind Of
Building bridges
In a recent interview with Japanese gaming publication Famitsu, Square Enix confirmed that Dragon Quest Builders 2, the upcoming open world sequel, will support cross-play... To some extent. Across PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, players will be able to share in-game photos with each other by posting them on a bulletin board...
Hardware Review PS Classic - A Nostalgic Nineties Novelty
Everything you need to know about the PlayStation Classic
On the 24th anniversary of the PlayStation’s release in Japan comes the PlayStation Classic, a micro-console created to cash in on growing nostalgia for Sony’s first ever system. Following in the footsteps of Nintendo’s own NES and SNES miniatures, this plug-and-play PSX comes bundled...
News Sony Unveils New PSVR Bundle Featuring Borderlands 2 VR and Beat Saber
Just in time for Christmas
It feels like a lot of people bought into PlayStation VR over the last week or so, thanks to some stellar deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The bundles that had been discounted were generally great, offering up some of the platform's best games like Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Superhot VR alongside Sony's...
Review Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight - Slick, Stylish, and Oh So Satisfying
Wake up, get down
If you've played Persona 5 then you'll already know that the Phantom Thieves have some sick moves, but they've been saving their best for Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight. Yep, the disco spin-off craze that started with Vita title Persona 4 Dancing All Night has carried through to Atlus' latest mainline release, and so we're left to...
News 'More Than 10' New Games to Be Announced at The Game Awards 2018
"Plus updates on existing titles"
Geoff Keighley is putting the hype train into high gear for this year's Game Awards show. The event, which is just over a week away, will not only reward many of this year's biggest and brightest games and studios, but it'll also play host to a record number of announcements. According to a new tweet from Keighley's...
News Red Dead Online Is Live on PS4
Posse up
Following the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 patch 1.03 on PlayStation 4, Red Dead Online is now live for those who purchased the Ultimate Edition of the game. After installing the update, there should be a new option to play online in the top right corner of the start screen. It's going to be interesting to see whether Rockstar's...
Review Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight - A Startling Reminder of How Much We Love Persona 3
Lotus juiced
Let's cut straight to the point: playing Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight has made us desperate for some kind of enhanced re-release of Persona 3 on PlayStation 4. The game's moody tone is brilliantly recreated in this dance-'em-up spin-off, and we'd absolutely love to revisit its blue-hued world in glorious high definition. Please don't...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey's First DLC Episode Launches Next Week
Legacy of the First Blade begins
The first episode of Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade launches next week, Ubisoft has revealed. There'll be three episodes in all, with the latter two episodes set to release in 2019. According to the press release, Legacy of the First Blade will include a brand new story, new characters, new...
News I Am the Hero Is a Stylish Beat-'Em-Up Arriving Today on PS4 and PS Vita
Beat 'em up, beat' em down
There are a good few examples of the humble beat-'em-up on PS4, but more are always welcome in our book. Until DotEmu finishes up work on Streets of Rage 4, we can whet our appetites for 2D brawling with I Am the Hero, which lands on PS4 and Vita today in North America and tomorrow in Europe. This indie effort looks like...
Review Floor Kids - A Bit of a Stuck Record
Two left feet
When you think about gaming's history with breakdancing, only one game of note comes to mind -- B-Boy, a 12-year-old PS2 game. It's a bit of a shame, really, as this expressive form of dance slots rather nicely into the framework of a rhythm game. Floor Kids is the latest attempt to marry breaking with gaming, and it does so with some...
News Guacamelee! 2 DLC On the Way, Introduces New Playable Characters, Challenges
Prove yourself, luchador
Guacamelee! 2 was released back at the end of August, and it was another great Mexican adventure with Juan. Fiendishly challenging in places, it's a tightly designed and rewarding Metroidvania that's hard to put down. Any chance to spend more time in the Mexiverse is good news, and Drinkbox Studios is prepping a duo of DLC...
News Future Fallout 76 Updates Aim to Improve Performance (Again)
We've heard that one before
Bethesda has outlined further plans for Fallout 76, detailing a couple of updates that it'll roll out in the near future. One such update is due next week, and the developer says that it'll "bring an increase to the Stash limit, as well as a variety of performance and stability improvements, balance changes, and multiple...
News This Just Cause 4 Live Action Trailer Is Brilliantly Bad
"Our fuel tank placement is a problem"
Occasionally, live action trailers are a good idea, but this new ad for Just Cause 4 has to be one of the best worst examples. Gabriela Morales, the leader of the Black Hand militia, pays a visit to her soldiers, who have been hospitalised due to Rico's explosive handiwork. There are brief glimmers of decent...
News The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame Launches on PS4 Alongside the Film in 2019
Try to act surprised
In perhaps the least surprising game announcement for 2019, Warner Bros and TT Games are currently developing The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame to coincide with the anticipated film sequel. As you might expect, it's set to feature Emmett, Lucy, Batman, and all the faces fans will remember, as well as a bunch of new characters from The...
Monday26th Nov 2018
Guide Red Dead Online - When Will It Launch?
Can you play Red Dead Redemption 2 online?
When will Red Dead Online launch? What is the release date for Red Dead 2 online? Can you play Red Dead Redemption 2 online? These are questions you may have about Rockstar’s epic Western right now. Fortunately we can bring you answers about RDR2’s online play options, so read on and be sure to drop us...
Random This Is Easily the Funniest Red Dead Redemption 2 Video We've Seen
You okay, Arthur?
Mondays can be tough, so we thought that we'd go ahead and post a video that made us laugh our asses off. The video comes from YouTube user BedBananas, who's been making brilliant game-related goofs for years, but we reckon that this Red Dead Redemption 2 compilation is quite possibly the best yet. There are some very minor story...
News Over 9 Years After Its Announcement, Rockstar's Promised PS3 Exclusive Agent Is Abandoned
Trademark is finally dropped
Those of you with good memories may remember Agent, a project that, back in the day, was set to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive from Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developer Rockstar Games. The game was first announced over nine whole years ago, at E3 2009. Basically nothing of the title was ever shown. Despite...
Guide Best Cyber Monday PS4 And PS4 Pro Deals, Games, 4K TVs
It's just another manic Monday
So you've survived being crushed by the mobs on Black Friday? The fun doesn't end there, however - today you can grab some great online deals as it's Cyber Monday. If you're still feeling flush after last week's influx of offers, this offshoot day of sales should keep you busy. We've compiled a list of some of the...
Cyber Monday 2018 Get This PS4 Bundle with Trio of Exclusives and PS Plus for a Great Price
Everything you need and more
It being Cyber Monday, there are still some fantastic offers floating around, and we've found an interesting PS4 bundle that'd be ideal for newcomers to Sony's system. This console bundle provides you with a 1TB PS4, three months of PlayStation Plus, and three excellent PS4 exclusives -- God of War, Uncharted 4: A...
News European PS Store Slashes More Prices in Cyber Monday Flash Sale
Big titles and indie classics all discounted
If Black Friday's collection of deals wasn't enough, PSN users in Europe will be happy to hear news of a further flash sale that celebrates the lesser-known Cyber Monday. Highlights include Rise of the Tomb Raider for a cool £8.99, Burnout Paradise Remastered at the same price, and XCOM 2 for £9.99...
News CD Projekt Red Aiming to Match Quality of Red Dead Redemption 2 with Cyberpunk 2077
Aiming high
When we think about the frontrunners of open world game design, we think of Rockstar, but with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt Red also moved the genre forward. The Polish team produced an incredible fantasy RPG with a rich, vast world to explore, but how's it feeling about Cyberpunk 2077 now we've had the superlative Red Dead...
News UK Sales Charts: Black Friday Brings Big Changes As Battlefield V Endures Lukewarm Launch
Bargain bin
As expected, last week was a successful week overall for the UK games market, as Black Friday saw numerous titles have their prices slashed. Less physical games were sold when compared to last year's sale bonanza, but if you factor in digital copies and the fact that sales began far in advance of the holiday itself, it's still an...
News Red Dead Online Rolls Out This Week, Tomorrow for Some
In beta form
And just like that, Rockstar drops the Red Dead Online bomb. Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer component will launch this week in beta form. The developer is purposefully staggering the online mode's launch, however, so this is where it gets a little bit complicated. Starting tomorrow, on the 27th November, the beta will become...
News Alien: Blackout Trademarked Ahead of The Game Awards 2018
Announcement incoming?
At the very start of the year, 20th Century Fox spoke about its expansion into video games with FoxNext Games. After acquiring Cold Iron Studios, the company announced it was developing a new shooter within the Alien franchise, but nothing more was said regarding the project. Nearly a year down the line, it seems like FoxNext...
Sunday25th Nov 2018
Review Marvel's Spider-Man: Turf Wars - Another Helping of Spidey Goodness
War never changes
You probably know what to expect from Turf Wars, the second chapter in Marvel's Spider-Man's City That Never Sleeps expansion. As with The Heist, this DLC pack for Insomniac's immensely popular superhero action game sticks with the established formula, providing a good excuse to get back into the swing of things. Yes, it's more of...
Saturday24th Nov 2018
News Shawn Layden Hinted That Sony Was Done with E3 a Year Ago
Old video resurfaces
This is an interesting video to watch in hindsight, now that Sony has announced it won’t be attending E3 2019 at all. Kyle Bosman from Easy Allies was the first to bring it up, but it’s since been shared around the web, and it does foreshadow more recent news. The clip is taken from last year’s
News Will Sony Censor Catherine: Full Body? Developer Can't Give a Definitive Answer
No "mysterious lights", at least
If you're big into risque video game content then you may not want to hear this, but Catherine: Full Body developer Atlus -- more specifically its own Studio Zero -- has seemingly shied away from giving a definitive answer on whether or not the upcoming title will be censored under Sony's new sexual content policy...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 247
Thanksgiving weekend edition
Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone! If you’re in the USA, then we hope you’re suitably stocked on turkey and safely navigated the Days Gone-esque hordes on Black Friday. For the rest of our readers, it’s the weekend, so time to chill and play games. Here’s your weekly WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be...
Friday23rd Nov 2018
News PSN Account Banned Over Cultural Mistake Reinstated by Sony
Account reportedly back online
Yesterday saw an interesting story blow up on Reddit, as a Mexican PS4 owner shared how his PSN account had been banned because of a misunderstanding regarding his username. The moniker includes the word "Kike", a racist term for Jewish people, but as the user explained to Sony, it's also a shortened version of his...
Black Friday 2018 PS4 Controllers At Their Lowest Ever Price
Under £30 in the UK
There’s no doubt that PlayStation 4 controllers can be one of the hidden costs of Sony’s console, as you’re pretty much forced to pay through the nose for additional pads or replacements. You’re going to want to take advantage of these heavily discounted DualShock 4s on Black Friday, then, because they’re available...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PS4 Deals UK
The top British PlayStation 4 discounts for Black Friday
If you’re looking for the best Black Friday 2018 PS4 deals in the UK, then you’ll find the cheapest PlayStation 4 games, lowest priced PSVR headsets, and hottest PS4 Pro bundles here. We’ll be updating this guide right throughout Black Friday 2018, so be sure to bookmark it and check...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PS4 Controller Deals
DualShock 4 discounts this Black Friday 2018
What are the best PS4 controller deals this Black Friday 2018? We've compiled a list of the best DualShock 4 discounts, but we'll be updating this page with new offers as and when they become available. If you're looking for more general PlayStation 4 promotions, you can find the Best Black Friday 2018...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PS4 Deals USA
The top American PlayStation 4 offers for Black Friday
The best Black Friday 2018 PS4 deals in the USA are all here, as we scour the web for bargains on PlayStation 4 games, PS4 Pro consoles, PSVR headsets, and much more. We’ll be updating this page right throughout Black Friday 2018, so maybe consider bookmarking it as we add more lightning deals...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PS Plus Deals
Offers on PlayStation Plus subs this Black Friday
What are the best PS Plus deals this Black Friday 2018? We've put together a list of the best PlayStation Plus subscription discounts, but we'll be updating this page with new membership offers over time, so be sure to bookmark for more. Don't worry if you're looking for more general PlayStation 4...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PS4 Bundle Deals
Bargain priced PlayStation 4 bundles on Black Friday
What are the best PS4 bundles this Black Friday 2018? We've scoured the web for reduced PlayStation 4 hardware, discounted PS4 Pro bundles, and cut-price PS4 Slim offers. If you're looking for the Best PSVR Hardware Bundles, then check out our dedicated guide for PlayStation VR promotions. If...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 4K TV Deals for PS4 Pro
4K and HDR displays discounted
What are the best deals on 4K TVs for Black Friday 2018? Below, you'll find a list of all the very best bargains on televisions for all your PS4 and PS4 Pro needs. From OLED screens to curved displays, there's a range of TVs here to suit all budgets. If you're looking for a PS4 or PS4 Pro to complement your purchase...
News Just Cause 4's Trophy List Points Towards a Straightforward Platinum
100% map clean-up and challenges
One of 2018's last heavy hitters, Just Cause 4, is only a few short weeks away from release and for the trophy hunters among you, obtaining the Platinum prize doesn't seem like too tough a task. You can check out the full list over on Exophase, but among engaging with the story and side activities, you'll need to...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PSVR Deals
PlayStation VR discounts on hardware and games this Black Friday
What are the best PSVR deals this Black Friday 2018? We've compiled a list of the best PlayStation VR discounts, ranging from reduced PSVR games through to cut-price games. Read on for all the best virtual reality offers this Black Friday, and remember to bookmark this page and check...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PS4 Games Deals
Top sales on PlayStation 4 best-sellers this Black Friday
What are the best deals on PS4 games this Black Friday 2018? If you're looking for discounts on the hottest PlayStation 4 titles, from God of War through to Marvel's Spider-Man and beyond, then bookmark this page, as we'll be adding additional lightning deals and Black Friday bargains over...
Guide Best Black Friday 2018 PS Classic Deals
Top deals on the PlayStation Classic Mini this Black Friday
What are the best PS Classic deals this Black Friday 2018? Sony's micro-console is scheduled to release imminently, and you can learn more about where to buy and pre-order the PlayStation Classic through the link. We've compiled some of the best offers on the micro-console in this article,...
Black Friday 2018 Amazon UK PS4 Double Packs Bundle Big New Games Together for a Low Price
Twice as nice
Happy Black Friday, everyone -- time to prize open your wallets and splash out on some bargains. There are lots of enticing offers to be found across the Internet today, but tucked away on Amazon UK is a collection of PS4 game double packs that are worth highlighting. Essentially, they consist of two of this season's biggest releases...
Thursday22nd Nov 2018
Guide Battlefield 5 - All Assault Class Combat Roles, Weapons, Gadgets, & Unlocks
Everything you need to know about the Assault class
Battlefield V's multiplayer has a class-based system, but with exclusive roles, perks, and weapons tied to each job, which one you pick has never been more important. Here's what to expect from the Assault class. Battlefield 5 Assault Class Combat Roles: Light Infantry - The most resilient...
Guide Battlefield 5 - All Medic Class Combat Roles, Weapons, Gadgets, & Unlocks
Everything you need to know about the Medic class
Battlefield 5's multiplayer has a class-based system, but with exclusive roles, perks, and weapons tied to each job, which one you pick has never been more important. Here's what to expect from the Medic class. Battlefield 5 Medic Class Combat Roles: Field Medic - You'll find those who take up...
News Sony Reportedly Bans PSN Account Over Cultural Misunderstanding
No solution in sight
It’s a holiday in the United States, so that means there are no press releases to mull over and games industry drama gets a big fat spotlight shined in its eyes instead. To be fair, this is an unfortunate story that we hope will be resolved promptly. Over on Reddit, a Mexican gamer claims that his PlayStation Network account...
Guide Battlefield 5 - All Support Class Combat Roles, Weapons, Gadgets, & Unlocks
Everything you need to know about the Support class
Battlefield 5's multiplayer has always been a class-based system, but with exclusive roles, perks, and weapons tied to each job, which one you pick has never been more important. Here's what to expect from the Support class. Battlefield 5 Support Class Combat Roles: Engineer - Skilled with...
Black Friday 2018 The Broken, Buggy Fallout 76 Discounted After a Week
Deals for desperate disappointment
If you bought Fallout 76 then not only will you have received a desperately disappointing, buggy, borderline broken game – you’ll also have paid over the odds for it. Just a week after release – and one gigantic, pointless patch later – Bethesda has decided to discount the title heavily, slapping all of its...
Guide Battlefield 5 - All Recon Combat Roles, Weapons, Gadgets, & Unlocks
Everything you need to know about the Recon class
Battlefield 5's multiplayer has a class-based system, but with exclusive roles, perks, and weapons tied to each job, which one you pick has never been more important. Here's what to expect from the Recon class. Battlefield 5 Recon Class Combat Roles: Sniper - Designed for those who want to take...
Hands On Fallout 76's Massive 47GB Patch Does Nothing to Improve the Game's Awful Performance on PS4
Great
Earlier this week, Fallout 76 update 1.02 launched on PlayStation 4. The colossal 47GB patch promised performance improvements, specifically a fix for the game's stuttering issue. Those of you who have read our review of the release will already know that we highlighted this problem because it has a substantial negative impact
News NieR: Automata Is Getting a Game of the YoRHa Edition
It's going 2B great
NieR: Automata didn’t really win many Game of the Year awards, but that’s not a requisite for a reprint these days. Gematsu has spotted an ESRB rating for a Game of the YoRHa edition, which will presumably come with all of the character action title’s DLC included on the disc. That title rivals any THQ Nordic pun by the way...
News This PS Classic Commercial Is the Second Best Thing You'll See This Thanksgiving
Turkey being the best, obviously
PlayStation Classic launches soon, so it’s probably about time we had a commercial, right? Whatever your opinion on the product, this ad is pretty amazing, starting out with a 16-bit scene before transitioning to the dinosaur from the PSone’s iconic demo disc – who’s attacked by King from Tekken...
Black Friday 2018 This UK PSVR Bundle with Astro Bot Rescue Mission Is a Steal
Immersive value
Black Friday is almost upon us, but that hasn't stopped Sony from dropping a few deals here and there ahead of the bargain bonanza. In addition to some great discounts on the European and North American PlayStation Store, the platform holder has revealed this PlayStation VR bundle at a fantastic price. This bundle includes the PSVR...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Fallout 76 Scrambles into Second Place on PS4
Not a bomb
With the release of the new Pokemon games on Nintendo Switch we weren't expecting much from the rest of the software charts, and for the most part that's true. However, it's well worth highlighting Fallout 76, which managed to move a surprisingly decent 73,000 copies on PlayStation 4 and land in second place. Whether it deserves this...
Black Friday 2018 PlayStation Gear Reduces Prices on All Sorts of Official Merchandise
Clothing, accessories, art prints, more
Black Friday is very nearly here, and it's not just your normal retailers throwing out offers like there's no tomorrow. Sony's own PlayStation Gear website, which sells all kinds of PlayStation branded goodies, is holding a special sale too, and it includes hundreds of items from across its range. A bunch of...
Black Friday 2018 Pre-Order This UK PSVR Bundle with Astro Bot and Ace Combat 7 for a Great Price
Buy now, play later
One of this Black Friday's hottest items is PlayStation VR, and it has a whole host of discounted bundle packs that are well worth considering. However, one outlier is this PSVR bundle, as it contains a game that's yet to be released. In this particular offer, you'll be getting the PSVR Starter Pack along with the superlative...
Black Friday 2018 Sony's Bundling 2018's Biggest Games with PS4 for Black Friday
Winning strategy
Sony’s slate of PlayStation 4 bundles in the UK speaks to the importance of marketing deals, because the console’s being sold alongside arguably the three biggest games of the holiday season: Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and FIFA 19. And yes, if you want to throw Marvel’s Spider-Man into the conversation,...
News These PSone Sneakers Are the Third Best Thing You'll See This Thanksgiving
Turkey being the best, the PS Classic ad being second
When he wasn’t putting up 25 points in a convincing win for Oklahoma City Thunder against current NBA champs the Golden State Warriors, small forward Paul George was on the PlayStation Blog writing about his new PSone-inspired sneakers. The gorgeous Nike PG 2.5 x PlayStation Colorways come...
Wednesday21st Nov 2018
Black Friday 2018 PSVR Aim Controller with Firewall Now Under £45
Well, shoot
There aren’t an enormous number of games that are compatible with the PSVR Aim Controller, but what a lovely piece of hardware it is – as our review explains. You can currently nab the plastic firearm alongside a copy of tactical shooter Firewall Zero Hour in the UK for £44.99, which is a great accompaniment for
News October 2018 NPD: Call of Duty, Red Dead Propel PS4 to Record Month
Sony's system sets new October high
With news that Sony’s big PlayStation 4 bundle for Black Friday 2018 is selling out this November, it seems that we can safely say the system is performing as strongly as ever five years into its lifespan. And the October 2018 NPD report for the United States is yet more evidence of that, as the console
News Kingdom Hearts III Is Finally, Definitely Coming as Square Enix Wraps Up Development
New trailer released
Yes, Sora fans, it's time to break out the champagne -- Kingdom Hearts III has gone gold. Development of the elusive title is over at last, and hopeful players can now rest assured that it'll definitely make its 29th January release date. Tetsuya Nomura, the game's director, confirmed this in a recent tweet. He also shared a...
News No Man's Sky Visions Update Adds Further Planet Variation, Community Missions, More on PS4
Expanding universe
The post-launch support for No Man's Sky has been pretty unbelievable all things considered, and as promised, Hello Games is continually bolting on new features and upgrades to keep the divisive experience fresh. The latest major update for the game, Visions, is out tomorrow on PS4, taking the game up to version 1.75, and it...
News Check Out This Hand Painted Concrete Genie Mural from Paris Games Week
Games are art
Perhaps Sony's smallest first party exclusive, Concrete Genie is looking delightful, and we're excited to see more from the Pixelopus adventure. Sony brought the graffiti puzzler to Paris Games Week 2018, and it enlisted the help of French artist named Tsuchinoko to decorate its booth. The result is an endearing recreation of the...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Sales Unaffected by Absent Single Player Campaign
Series on target regardless
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 topped the October 2018 NPD sales results in the United States, beating Red Dead Redemption 2 and proving that the clamours for the series’ missing single player campaign were overblown by a very vocal minority. The first-person shooter – which is currently 2018’s top-selling title in the...
Tuesday20th Nov 2018
Guide Battlefield 5 - When Will Battle Royale Mode Firestorm Launch?
We look at Battlefield V's full content plan
When will Battlefield V's Battle Royale mode Firestorm launch? And what other Battlefield V content is on the way? DICE's latest already has an extensive list of post-release content that will be added to the game over the next few months and into 2019. EA has promised that every piece of DLC and update...
Black Friday 2018 PS4 Exclusives Dirt Cheap in the UK
Uncharted! Detroit! More!
If you happen to have missed out on any of the PlayStation 4’s biggest blockbusters of late, then Black Friday 2018 has your back. Sony’s reduced the price of a bunch of its biggest games in the UK, with many of its major titles from this year getting the promotional price treatment. You may have already seen the news...
News Borderlands 2 VR Gets the Live Action Commercial Treatment
For the Mayas
It’s been a quietly exceptional year for PlayStation VR, but there’s still one big game left in its arsenal: Borderlands 2 VR. Okay, so the PlayStation 3 version of the shooter-looter launched eons ago, but it has been upgraded for virtual reality and should present a totally new experience from the all-new perspective. And to...
News Just Cause 4 Gets the Grand Theft Auto Trailer Treatment
Boom shake the room
Just Cause 4 has been given the Grand Theft Auto trailer treatment, with Square Enix hiring a narrator to talk you through every facet of the upcoming PlayStation 4 game. We must admit, while this one has been flying under the radar a bit, it’s starting to show signs of the chaotic sandbox that we enjoyed in previous...
News Beat Saber Trophies Will Have You Working Up a Sweat on PSVR
Slicing and dicing
The hotly anticipated virtual reality rhythm game, Beat Saber, arrives on PlayStation VR today, and along with it of course comes a fresh batch of PS4 trophies. This acclaimed title, which has you swinging two energy swords (read: PS Move controllers) to slice blocks as they approach, even has a Platinum to earn. However, this one...
News Spider-Man PS4's Second Add-On Turf Wars Gets a Launch Trailer
The greatest show on turf
Sony has released the launch trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man's second expansion pack, Turf Wars. Starring big-headed baddie Hammerhead, the add-on marks the second part of the City That Never Sleeps side-story. As is the case with the previous DLC, you can expect new story missions, collectibles, challenges, and, of course,...
News Resident Evil 2's Lookin' Finger Licker Good in PS4 Gameplay
Tongue tied
Are you really going to turn down the opportunity to see more Resident Evil 2 gameplay? Thought not. This brand new PlayStation Underground gameplay is taken from a similar cross-section of the upcoming remake that we’ve seen before, so you don’t need to worry too much about spoilers and stuff – unless you’re on a blackout, of...
News Jump Force Adds Two Characters from Classic Samurai Manga Rurouni Kenshin
Samurai steel
Jump Force is adding another manga and anime property to its character roster in the form of classic samurai action series Rurouni Kenshin. Both main character Himura Kenshin and antagonist Shishio Makoto will be playable in the crossover fighter, and although we don't have a trailer to go on yet, we do have some lovely screenshots...
Store Update 20th November 2018 (Europe)
Bring the beat back
Make no bones about it, the big new arrival on the European PlayStation Store this week is B—Beat Saber. Yeah, there’s Battlefield V as well but – eh! Also of note is Farming Simulator 19 and a port of Flashback, because why the heck not? PS4 Games: Switchblade – Epic Pack (Not in UAE.) 19th November Switchblade –...
News SEGA Shares Team Sonic Racing Music to Enjoy While You Wait for May 2019 Release
Market Street gets a remix
Team Sonic Racing may have been delayed all the way to 21st May next year, but that doesn't stop SEGA from sharing some of the game's music. Crush 40 is of course back making tunes for this upcoming Sonic release, but joining the band, at least for this song, is Hyper Potions, a group who did some work for the wonderful...
News The Walking Dead Reanimated as Work Restarts
Night of the living dead
Work has resumed on The Walking Dead: The Final Season, almost two months after Telltale Games closed down. Skybound Entertainment said that it has “been a ton of work logistically and legally to get us to a place where we're able to roll up our sleeves and get to the actual work” but that production of the fi
Monday19th Nov 2018
But probably not
We're less than a month away from The Game Awards 2018, and naturally, rumours of potential announcements are starting to fly around. The latest word on the street is that Sony is readying a trio of release dates for three of its own PS4 exclusives -- Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, and Dreams. This comes from a Brazilian...
News UK Sales Charts: Spyro Roasts Red Dead, Fallout, and Pokémon
75 per cent of sales on PS4
Activision’s onto a winner with these nostalgia fuelled PSone remakes, as Spyro: Reignited Trilogy has topped the UK sales charts – although Pokémon would have taken the W if you were to combine its multiple editions. This is still an impressive result for the purple dragon, which outpaced Red Dead Redemption 2 and...
Black Friday 2018 God of War PS4 Price Axed in Both UK and US
Boy, that's a good deal
God of War is one of 2018's best games, taking Kratos through Norse mythology in one of PS4's greatest adventures. If you've yet to play this PS4 exclusive, now is the time to grab it. For Black Friday 2018, the game can be found on Amazon's UK and US sites for a bargain bin price -- £20.99 and $29.39 respectively. With a...
Black Friday 2018 Cheap PS4 Controllers Now Available in USA
Dual shock
If you’re just finishing Red Dead Redemption 2, then it may be time for a new DualShock 4 – there’s no doubt you’ll have spent the past month obliterating your X button due to Rockstar’s dated gameplay design. There’s good news, though: Sony’s reduced the price of much of its PS4 controller line ahead of Black Friday 2018,...
Black Friday 2018 Sony's Cheap $199 PS4 Bundle Comes with 20% Off the PS Store
Stacks with digital Black Friday deals
Just bought Sony’s ultra-cheap $199 PlayStation 4 Black Friday bundle? Don’t toss away all the packaging just yet, because the platform holder’s tossed in an additional bonus: 20 per cent off one full shopping cart on the PlayStation Store. This voucher stacks with the current batch of discounts on the...
News Ace Combat 7's New Trailer Makes It Look Like the Cheesiest Game on PS4
And we love cheese
Part of the appeal of the Ace Combat series is, of course, the arcade dog fighting action, with its slick gameplay and large scale battles. However, the franchise is also known for its over the top stories and some of the cheesiest writing around, which entertains as much as the explosions. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown looks to be...
Black Friday 2018 Spider-Man PS4 Swings to Its Lowest Price Yet
No excuses now
There’s never been a better time to nab one of the best games of the year, as Marvel’s Spider-Man has swung to an impressive £28.99 in the UK, making it a borderline no-brainer. You can grab the title from Amazon: <products region="UK" id="7722" style="list"> We absolutely loved the PlayStation 4 exclusive, describing it...
Let's hope it works
Fallout 76's first post-launch patch is out now on PlayStation 4, and it weighs in at a whopping 47GB. This is the update that Bethesda says will improve the game's performance, so let's hope that the near constant stuttering and ridiculously low frame rates are eradicated with it installed. Bethesda has also noted that future...
News Lack of Subtitles in Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Is a Result of 'No Industry Standard'
Activision fuels the fire
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy is out now, and it's a gorgeous remake of the beloved PSone platformers. While many are enjoying their time with Spyro and Sparx, some are left flabbergasted by the apparent lack of subtitles across the three games. Some minor characters in the games have them, but the main cutscenes don't, leaving...
Black Friday 2018 Sony's Big Black Friday Bundle Is Already Selling Out in USA
Running thin
It’s not Black Friday 2018 yet, but Sony’s flagship holiday bundle is already selling out. In the United States, the platform holder launched its heavily promoted 1TB PS4 Slim Spider-Man bundle over the weekend, and you can’t get it from Amazon anymore. Stores all over the country are reporting sell-outs, and while you probably...
News Marble It Up! Looks Like a Space Age Super Monkey Ball Without the Monkeys
Coming to PS4
That's quite a headline for a Monday morning, so let's go back a little bit. Marble It Up! is a new puzzle platformer that looks like a cross between Marble Madness and Super Monkey Ball, and sees you guiding a marble through more than 50 levels full of twists and turns. It's currently in development for PS4, although there's no firm...
Sunday18th Nov 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - All Cigarette Cards and Locations
Smoking
Cigarette cards are just one of the many collectables in Red Dead Redemption 2. There are 144 in total to collect so you'll have to be insanely dedicated to walk away with the entire set. Do so though and you'll earn yourself a set of Vintage Civil War Handcuffs, which you can, in turn, use to craft yourself a lovely talisman. In this...
Black Friday 2018 PS Plus, PlayStation Now Subs Reduced in USA
Sub hub
Following on from the UK, Sony has now reduced the price of PlayStation Plus subscriptions in the USA as well. Currently you can get 12 months of service for just $39.99, which is a great price. Remember, memberships stack, so even if you’re paid up for the foreseeable future, additional time will be added to your existing subscription...
News Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet Announced Amid Sony Censorship Row
No word of any changes yet
Your favourite buxom Dead or Alive babes will bring more sun and sangria to the PlayStation 4 from 20th March in Japan, as Koei Tecmo has announced an updated version of Xtreme 3 for Sony’s system. The news comes amid a censorship row which is seeing the Japanese giant clamp down on saucy software, although there’s no...
News The Next Tekken 7 DLC Character Will Probably Be Revealed Next Month
Pray for Armor King
If you're one to keep up with the competitive Tekken scene, then you'll likely already know that the Tekken World Tour finals are happening next month. On the 1st and 2nd December, the highest ranked Tekken 7 players will be facing off in Amsterdam in the hope of being crowned the King of the Iron Fist. At last year's event, we...
Black Friday 2018 Bargain Bin $199 PS4 Spider-Man Bundle Available Now
Great price, great responsibility
If you’re looking to beat the brutal Black Friday 2018 crowds, then you may want to nab your bargain bin PlayStation 4 bundle now before stocks sell out. As announced earlier in the year, Sony’s offering a 1TB PS4 Slim with a copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man for just $199 this coming week, which is an insane offer...
Black Friday 2018 PSVR Bundles Available As Low As $199
VRtual insanity
PlayStation VR has quietly had an outstanding year, so there’s never been a better time to enter the wonderful world of virtual reality. Fortunately, there are some pretty darn cheap PSVR bundles available ahead of Black Friday 2018, with prices going as low as $199. You can pick up two different bundles from Amazon right now:...
News New Fighter NiCO Joins Dead or Alive 6 Alongside Kokoro, Lisa
Lightning strikes
Three more characters have been confirmed for Dead or Alive 6, and one of them is brand new. The terribly named NiCO appears to be a scientist of some kind, and she can wield electricity. She's joined by returning fighters Kokoro and Lisa in the game's latest trailer. A couple of new stages are revealed, too. Dead or Alive 6 is...
Saturday17th Nov 2018
Review Metal Gear Solid - An All-Time Classic
Liquid gold
You’ve just infiltrated a highly secure enemy base using only your cunning and the scant equipment that you happened to find on your way. After rendezvousing with your hostage, you’re showered with a stirring speech on the importance of global nuclear disarmament, as well as the horrific impact of an increasingly militarised world...
News God of War Wins Big at the 2018 Golden Joystick Awards
Multiple awards for Kratos
The Game Awards may still be a few weeks away, but that's not the only award show in town, with the 2018 Golden Joystick Awards taking place this evening. It was a big night for PlayStation, with the likes of God of War scooping up multiple prizes and Detroit: Become Human getting some recognition for its character...
News Cliff Bleszinski Says He'll Never Make Another Game
LawBreakers took its toll
LawBreakers really didn't do well. That much is obvious, but what isn't is that it took so much of a toll on developer Cliff Bleszinski that he was vowed to never make another video game ever again. A Twitter user reached out to the man himself yesterday requesting a refund for his purchase of LawBreakers. This was of...
News Fallout 76 Performance Improvements Coming Soon, Says Bethesda
Let's hope so
Fallout 76 has launched in bad shape. The game's annoyingly unstable at the best of times on PlayStation 4, and at its worst it's an absolute mess. Stuttering, frame rate issues, and tons of bugs, Fallout 76 has it all. Fortunately, Bethesda says that it's working on improving the technical performance of the release. Over on its...
News Let's Take a Moment to Remember Sony's Iconic E3 Moments
We're going to miss this
Sony may be skipping E3 2019, and there’s currently no word on whether it will ever return to the event, but we’ll forever have our memories of PlayStation press conferences and no one can take them away. Because we have a quota of headlines with “Sony” and “E3” in them to fill today, allow us to republish this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 246
76 fever
There’s tons to tuck into this weekend, as the PlayStation 4 enjoys arguably its last large trickle of new releases before Christmas. Sure, there’s still Just Cause 4, Battlefield V, and Darksiders III to come – but they can’t compete with the triple-whammy of Hitman 2, Fallout 76, and Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. Sammy Barker,...
Friday16th Nov 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Complete 10 Stranger Mission Strands
Western Stranger
How do you complete 10 Stranger mission strands in Red Dead Redemption 2? Doing so will unlock the ‘Western Stranger’ Trophy, but what are Stranger missions and where can they be located? In this guide, we’re going to explain how to complete 10 Stranger mission strands in RDR2. How to Complete 10 Stranger Mission Strands in...
Black Friday 2018 Annual PS Plus Subs Discounted by 20 Per Cent
Never stop playing
If you need to extend your PlayStation Plus subscription ahead of the holidays, then Sony’s knocked 20 per cent off annual memberships at retail and on the PlayStation Store. In the UK, you can nab a yearly membership for just £39.99, with the deal live on both the Japanese giant’s storefront and sites like Amazon right now:...
Rumour 'Beastly' PS5 Dev Kits in the Wild, But Not Due Until 2020
Controller may include a camera
It’s all kicking off. Sony has shocked us by announcing that it’s not attending E3 2019 at all, and it’s resulted in a slew of speculation about the PlayStation 5 and what’s going on behind-the-scenes. Kotaku reports that, “based on conversations it’s had with devel
News The Big Black Friday Sale Begins Today on Both EU and US PlayStation Store
Discounts, discounts everywhere
We're of course gearing up for Black Friday, and it's not just physical products you can grab for cheap -- Sony's just revealed its annual Black Friday PlayStation Store sale for North America and Europe. As you might expect, the offers in both regions are massive, so let's take a look. While the sale in both...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - Can You Fast Travel?
How to fast travel in RDR2
How do you fast travel in Red Dead Redemption 2? Can you fast travel in RDR2? Well, the unfortunate answer for those of you looking to quickly revisit discovered areas is that you can't -- at least, you can't at the start of the game. In order to fast travel in Red Dead Redemption 2, you're going to need to spend some...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake 'Misinformation' Addressed By Director
"Development is going favourably"
There's always going to be cynicism surrounding the development of Final Fantasy VII Remake, but director Tetsuya Nomura seems keen to keep people optimistic. Speaking to Famitsu at a recent Dissidia Final Fantasy event in Japan, he attempts to set the record straight. According to Nomura, the current speculation...
News Sony Confirms Zero E3 2019 Presence, Will Share New Plans Soon
Finding new ways to "delight gamers"
It sounded like zany forum speculation, but Sony has confirmed that it will not be attending E3 2019 at all. That means there’ll be no annual press conference or show floor presence from the platform holder at all. Speaking with
News Monster Hunter: World's Big Winter Festival Starts This Month
Let it snow
Monster Hunter: World is approaching its first birthday on PlayStation 4, and we must admit that the game's enjoyed a good run of free content courtesy of Capcom. Next on the agenda is The Winter Star Fest (read: the game's Winter festival), and it's due to begin on the 30th November. It's set to last until the 17th December. As with...
News Jump Force Adds Yet More Dragon Ball Characters
Piccolo and Cell confirmed
Despite being an anime and manga crossover brawler that covers a load of different properties, Jump Force sure has a lot of Dragon Ball characters. Piccolo and Cell have just been confirmed via the latest issue of V-Jump, meaning that the game now features Goku, Vegeta, Frieza, Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Super Saiyan Blue...
Reaction Sony's Decision to Skip E3 2019 Is Confounding, But One We Can't Judge Yet
We hope it knows what it's doing
Once upon a time we wrote articles rubbishing rumours about the imminent announcements of Shenmue III and Final Fantasy VII Remake – only for them to be revealed hours later. Our story about Sony skipping E3 2019, preposterous as it seemed while we were penning it, has culminated in a familiar feeling. After an...
Soapbox Fans Think PlayStation's Losing Momentum, And Sony's to Blame
Sammy's fed up with Sony shutting us out
How strange it is to think that in a year where Sony’s secured an unprecedented 20 nominations at The Game Awards and had to revise its sales forecasts due to the continued success of the PlayStation 4 five years into its lifespa
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Deluxe Edition Announced for Japan, Includes All DLC Characters on PS4
What does this mean for season 2?
The latest issue of Japanese magazine V-Jump has revealed that a 'Deluxe Edition' of Dragon Ball FighterZ is due to launch in Japan next year, on the 31st January. It'll include all eight additional DLC characters from the game's season pass: Broly, Bardock, Vegito Blue, Fused Zamasu, Base Goku, Base Vegeta, Cooler,...
News Astro C40 TR Is a Modular Pro Controller for PS4 Arriving Next Year
Mod cons
With Sony still neglecting to create a 'Pro' or 'Elite' DualShock 4 itself, it's up to third parties to fill the space with a variety of alternative pads. We've seen a few efforts over the last couple of years, and now tech company Astro has stepped into the arena with its C40 TR controller. As with other controllers of its ilk, the C40 TR...
News Free-to-Play Juggernauts SMITE and Paladins Announce Cross-Play Support on Everything But PS4
Probably coming later
Sony's stance on cross-platform play has changed. The Japanese giant confirmed that it was working to enable cross-play on PlayStation 4 back in September, and the statement came alongside Fortnite's cross-play beta, which is ongoing. Many thought this would open the cross-play floodgates, but things have been quiet since. The...
Poll Is E3 Still Relevant, Especially Now that Sony Has Abandoned It?
Electronic Entertainment Exit
So, Sony isn't going to be at E3 2019. No press conference, no presence at the show. It's surprising news that's rocked the gaming world, but as our own Sammy Barker has said, it's a move that's impossible to judge right now. There's little doubt that Sony is currently very busy behind the scenes prepping the PS5, but...
News One Piece World Seeker Release Date Confirmed Alongside New In-Depth Gameplay Trailer
One Piece for all
One Piece: World Seeker is looking rather promising in this new gameplay trailer, which clocks in at just over five minutes in length. The open world action title's combat gets some in-depth explanations, and we get to see Luffy make use of his many gum-gum abilities. Previously, World Seeker had a vague 2019 launch window, but...
News Darksiders III Story Trailer Sends Fury After the Seven Deadly Sins
Hell hath no Fury
In case you'd forgotten, Darksiders III is due out in just a couple of weeks. The series isn't quite on the same level as the top drawer franchises on PS4, but the games are beloved by fans, so there's a quiet anticipation for this new title starring Fury. This anti-heroine is another of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, sent...
News Overwatch Gets Free Trial Event Starting Next Week on PS4
Sample new hero Ashe
Blizzard's first person shooter phenomenon, Overwatch, is one that's constantly evolving with new characters and modes. Because of this, it's nice to be able to check out what's going on in the hero shooter from time to time, and the publisher has announced a free trial starting next week. From 20th - 27th November, you'll be...
Thursday15th Nov 2018
Review The Forest – Survival Horror in a Deep Dark Wood
Forest chomp
There’s something rather unsettling about the island peninsula you find yourself stranded on during the opening cutscene of The Forest. While the landscape is populated with lush plant life and bountiful rivers, people initially seem absent and an eerie silence hangs heavy in the air. Eric is seemingly the sole survivor of a...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Sluggish Controls Analysed
Input lag delays Arthur's movements
There’s no question about it: Red Dead Redemption 2 feels sluggish compared to other modern games. The game aims to convey a weighty, realistic world, and so this is mainly a creative choice on the part of Rockstar. Arthur Morgan, the acclaimed Western’s protagonist, has exaggerated, hefty animations, all of...
The odyssey continues
Ubisoft has released the patch notes for Assassin's Creed Odyssey's big November update. Patch 1.07, which is due to release tomorrow (that's the 15th November, just in case you're reading this later), weighs in at a reasonable 2.5GB, but it's huge in terms of what it brings to the game. The headline acts here are an increased...
News Sony Reveals PS Plus' Most Downloaded Games on PS4
The top five
Sony’s been giving away PlayStation 4 games with PlayStation Plus since the beginning of the generation in 2013, but it’s mostly titles from this year that have proved the favourites among fans. Among the five most downloaded freebies, only Just Cause 3 was given away prior to 2018. The remaining four titles, listed in no particular...
News There's Wild Speculation Sony May Skip E3 2019
Update: Sony confirms
If you’ve been following the Sony forum scuttlebutt today you’ll have been in for a ride: rumours of everything from studio acquisitions to game announcements have been rampant – all, as you’d expect, based on zero evidence. The big rumour right now, though, is that the platform holder is apparently skipping E3 2019,...
Review Spyro: Reignited Trilogy - A Platforming Treasure Wonderfully Restored
A real gem
It's amazing how similar the paths of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon have been. Both started things off with a trio of beloved platformers on PSone before they were handed to different developers, who made likeable but inferior adventures that ultimately led to the characters falling into obscurity. Both owned by Activision, the two...
News Days Gone PS4 Box Art Depicts a Desperate, Deadly World
The world will come for you
In the age of ‘Angry White Man Walking Away from the Camera Clutching a Pistol’, we kinda like this Days Gone cover, which is a little bit different. It’s based on the key art that developer Sony Bend released earlier in the year, and shows elaborately named protagonist Deacon St. John propped up by his motorcycle,...
News Square Enix Has a New AAA Title in Production for PS5
You read the headline correctly
Square Enix is working on a new AAA title for the PlayStation 5, according to the LinkedIn profile of a 3D Character Model Artist at Luminous Productions. While the resume has since been updated to remove any reference to Sony’s next-gen system, the Internet managed to screen grab it ahead of time – it’s...
News PQube Is Done with PS Vita, Says It's a Bird That Can't Fly
"Sony doesn't like the PS Vita games anymore"
Niche publisher PQube – the British company responsible for bringing a bunch of titles to market, including Cat Quest and Punch Line – has said that it’s ceased supporting the PlayStation Vita now. As part of a Twitch stream, the firm admitted that it wanted to continue releasing games for the...
News PS4 Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary Today
High five
Five years ago today, the PlayStation 4 released in North America – and the rest is history. The console sold one million units in 24 hours, making it the fastest-selling launch in PlayStation history. Some of you may remember a live launch event that the platform holder hosted, where it announced Uncharted 4: A Thief’s
News Mysterious VanillaWare Title 13 Sentinels Delayed Indefinitely, Vita Version Cancelled
Unlucky number
Hey, remember 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim? Kind of? No? Not really? The game's been in the works at VanillaWare for years now, but aside from a couple of cameo appearances -- the most recent being at Tokyo Game Show 2017 -- the title's been a frustrating enigma. It feels like it's been around forever, but we know basically nothing about...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 PS4 Bundle Announced
Blackout
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the PS4, Sony has announced a brand new bundle for North America. As you may have guessed from the headline, the new pack contains a copy of the highly acclaimed multiplayer shooter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The PS4 included in the bundle is a regular Jet Black console with 1TB of storage, and...
News After Five Years, PS4 Has Sold Over 86 Million Units Worldwide
Software no slouch either
Sony's celebrating the PS4's fifth birthday today, and it's throwing out some interesting stats regarding its wildly successful platform. Perhaps most worthy of note is that, as of September 2018, Sony has shifted 86.1 million consoles globally -- a staggering number, and as our very own Sammy Barker pointed out, it's...
News Retro Shooter Blazing Chrome Guns Down a PS4 Release in 2019
Shooting for an 80s vibe
We know that the PS4 has retro-styled games coming out of its ears, but when they're done well, they're brilliant. Blazing Chrome looks like the next good example of modern pixel art done right, as you can see in the above trailer. This run-and-gunner takes inspiration from the likes of Contra and Metal Slug, and we'd say...
News Expensive, Early Access Releases Are Big Business for Publishers
Dual release dates paying dividends
It’s the latest craze: games no longer have one single, defined release date – they have at least two of them. In the case of Battlefield V – which is available today for some people, was available last week for others, and will be available next week for any remaining peasants – they have four or more...
News Rainbow Six: Siege Available to Play for Free This Weekend on PS4
From today
If you've ever been curious about the popularity of Rainbow Six: Siege, now's your chance to find out. Ubisoft is opening up its beloved tactical shooter to all players this weekend, letting those who don't own the game take it for a spin. You'll be able to download and play Siege from today until Sunday 18th November on PS4, and it...
Wednesday14th Nov 2018
News Fallout 76 Is Getting Review Bombed by Irritated Fans
People aren't impressed
Fallout 76 runs outrageously poorly on the PlayStation 4, and the pile-in from somewhat petty fans is beginning. While the online nature of the release has ruled out reviews from outlets like Push Square until a later date, players are taking to Metacritic to air their grievances with the online-focused su
Hands On Fallout 76's PS4 Performance Is Embarrassing in 2018
Here we are again
There's no getting around it: Fallout 76 is a bit of a mess on PlayStation 4 as far as technical performance is concerned. Those familiar with developer Bethesda Game Studios' track record may have seen this coming, but that can't be used as an excuse. Fallout 76 isn't a total train wreck on Sony's system, but after having spent...
Guide Fallout 76 Stash - How It Works
How to store items in Fallout 76
How does your stash work in Fallout 76? The game doesn't do a great job of telling you how to get the most out of your stash, but it's more useful than you might think. As is the case in previous Fallout titles, your character can only carry a set amount of items before they become over encumbered. In Fallout 76,...
Review 11-11: Memories Retold - Inventive and Emotionally Charged with an All-Star Cast
Shooting for something different
11-11: Memories Retold has an interesting proposition: a war game where you shoot not with a gun, but the lens of a camera. In a world where World War 1 is often used as a playground for 360 no-scopes and kill counts, it’s refreshing to see a game that analyses the people tied to the situation in a respectful,...
News THQ Nordic Acquires Bugbear Entertainment, Wreckfest Coming to PS4 Next Year
Smashing
THQ Nordic sure has a lot of stuff going on, doesn't it? The latest deal to be struck by the publisher is with Bugbear Entertainment, the Finnish developer perhaps best known for its FlatOut series. The studio is now part of THQ Nordic's collection, and all intellectual property now belongs to the publisher. This one isn't completely out...
News Tetris Effect Has a Hidden Retro Level, And It's Incredible
Game, boy
Tetris Effect: the gift that keeps on giving. During this weekend’s Ritual Event – which essentially sees the community working together to clear lines and win in-game prizes – players noticed that upon completion a Mystery stage had been added to the release’s arcade Effect Mode. The level? It’s only bloody well inspired by the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Black Ops 4 and Red Dead 2 Continue Impressive Top 5 Run on PS4
Western blockbusters are on a roll
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may have been jumped by Luigi's Mansion, but the new Nintendo 3DS release wasn't able to top it by much. Treyarch's shooter remains a relatively strong seller in Japan, now weeks out from its launch. It shifted a further 26,000 copies on PlayStation 4, with total retail sales reaching a...
Interview Swan-Diving into the Music of Assassin's Creed Odyssey with Composers, The Flight
A musical odyssey
We recently had the chance to sit down and chat with the composer for the newest title in Ubisoft's long-running juggernaut of a series, Assassin's Creed. Joe Henson and Alexis Smith, known as The Flight, have lent their talents to many titles prior to this, including Horizon: Zero Dawn, Alien: Isolation, and even previous...
News Subnautica Devs Confirm PS4 Release Date for Early December
Take a deep breath
The cult-hit underwater survival game, Subnautica, is coming to PS4 very soon, but news of a release date has fluctuated like the tide. Fortunately, the developer, Unknown Worlds, has released a statement on its website concerning the console release, confirming what we've previously seen on some retailer websites -- 7th December...
News Sony Secures a Sensational 20 Nominations at The Game Awards 2018
Rockstar the closest with nine
Sony has landed a whopping 20 award nominations at The Game Awards 2018, more than doubling second placed publisher Rockstar, who managed nine. It’s a testament to just how impressive the PlayStation 4 has been this year, and while it’s both God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man sweeping the nominations, there’s...
News Micro-Strategy Game Kingdom Two Crowns Will Reign on PS4 Next Month
Long live the king
A series of side-scrolling strategy games named Kingdom has been a quiet success over in PC land, and normally when that happens, a console port is never too far away. The next game is Kingdom Two Crowns, and it's heading to PS4 on 11th December. The Kingdom series sees you play as the ruler of a 2D landscape, and as you ride...
News THQ Nordic Reports Dramatic Increase In Earnings Thanks to Series of Studio Acquisitions
55 games in development
Earlier today, we reported that THQ Nordic had purchased Bugbear Entertainment, developer of Wreckfest and the FlatOut games. This, along with Goat Simulator studio Coffee Stain, is the latest in an extremely aggressive phase of acquiring independent publishers and developers, and as it turns out, the strategy is paying off...
News Floor Kids, a Breakdancing Rhythm Game, Drops onto PS4 Later This Month
Featuring original music from Kid Koala
A good old-fashioned rhythm game is always welcome in our book, and this new, hand-drawn example is looking pretty promising. Floor Kids has just been announced for PS4 over on the PlayStation Blog, and it's a title all about breakdancing. It's due for release on 27th November 2018. Perhaps the most striking...
Tuesday13th Nov 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 Cheats - How to Unlock Cheat Codes and What They Do
A list of RDR2 cheats
Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats can be collected as you progress through the campaign, and in this guide we’re going to list all RDR2 cheats, how you unlock them, and what they do. Remember that if you’re using cheats in this game Trophies will be disabled and you won’t be able to save your progress. As a result you should...
News You Can Play Hitman 2's Prologue for Free on PS4
Available now on PS Store
IO's sequel to the rather excellent Hitman is out today on PS4, so fans will have already started taking on contracts and finding unique ways to dispatch their targets. Hitman 2 presents yet more missions to tackle as Agent 47, and while that'll be enough incentive for some, others may still be wondering what all the fuss...
News PUBG PS4 Advertisement Spotted on US PlayStation Store
It's happening
Rumours have been circulating recently about PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds making the jump to PS4. While it always seemed like a pretty safe bet, the mounting evidence has suggested it's coming very soon indeed, and this latest image could mean an announcement is imminent. The above screenshot, taken by Reddit user JDubled, shows...
Review Knowledge Is Power: Decades - An Unnecessary But Functional Trivia Title
Decadent
We’re not sure if anyone needed it, but a new Knowledge Is Power game is here. Knowledge Is Power: Decades does exactly what it says on the tin, taking you through questions themed on the 80s through to the 2010s. That’s pretty much all there is to it, with Wish Studios not adding much to a game that was a solid addition to the...
News Hit Horror Series Five Nights at Freddy's Is Creeping to PS4
JUMP SCARE
A few years back, Five Nights at Freddy's was a bit of an internet sensation. YouTubers loved it, Twitchers couldn't get enough, and all the hip happening kids just wouldn't shut up about it. Those days are (perhaps thankfully) behind us, but only now do we have confirmation that Five Nights a Freddy's is coming to PlayStation 4. And by...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Adds a New Late-Game Boss, Victory Gets You a Legendary Bow
Eye eye
If you're somehow pining for more content in the unbelievably gigantic Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Ubisoft has your back. Newly added to the game is an optional boss named Steropes, and yes, he's a bloody cyclops. Defeating him in battle will net you a legendary bow, but be warned: he's quite high level. This fresh boss encounter is free for...
News Spider-Man PS4 Reveals First Footage of Turf Wars DLC
Hammer it home
Marvel’s Spider-Man is adding new content on a monthly basis, as Insomniac Games works its way through The City That Never Sleeps trilogy. Following on from last month’s The Heist is Turf Wars, which as previously reported will star bigheaded baddie Hammerhead. The new campaign will see the foe utilising gear left by Sable...
News Spider-Clan Suit Among Spider-Man PS4's New Outfits
The classic Iron Spider, too
Marvel’s Spider-Man will land a new expansion pack with Turf Wars next week, and in addition to a brand new storyline starring bigheaded baddie Hammerhead, it’ll also implement three new costumes. Among these is the classic Iron Spider Armor from the comics, as well as the Spider-Armor MK I. But perhaps most...
Review Chimparty - Mario Party for Chumps
Monkeying about
Developed by NapNok Games, Chimparty is one of PlayLink’s first forays into the family game market, something it pulls off with mixed success. On first impressions, its art style is very endearing, with colourful characters and nicely-themed levels being easy on the eye. The fact that you can unlock items throughout the game for...
Guide Best PS4 Pro Deals and Hardware Bundles
So many choices
If you're looking for PS4 Pro deals, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we're going to list all of the major hardware bundles that you can buy and where you can buy them from. PS4 Pro bundles tend to include the supercharged console and a specific game, while other limited edition deals may feature a specially designed...
News God of War, Spider-Man Up for Game of the Year as PlayStation Dominates The Game Awards 2018
Detroit: Become Human! Astro Bot Rescue Mission! More!
Sony has absolutely dominated the nominations for The Game Awards 2018, as its exclusives are present in darn near every appropriate category. God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man are both up for Game of the Year, where they’ll have to compete against Celeste, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and...
News PUBG PS4 Lands Exclusive Uncharted, The Last of Us Content
Dress as Drake
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, or PUBG as it's better known, has taken its sweet time coming to the PlayStation 4 – but Sony’s system will finally get its first chicken dinner next month. Of course, to make up for the delay, developer Bluehole has prepared some PlayStation-themed goodies for anyone who pre-orders the title. The...
Review Melbits World - A Fun Little Puzzler for All
Melbits and Melbobs
The first thing you’ll notice about Melbits World, a new family game for the phone-based PlayLink series, is that it’s pretty. Very pretty. The sickly sweet, blocky Melbits themselves are cute, but the worlds that surround them are also eye-catching in a minimalist way. It’s certainly hard to think of a PlayLink game as...
News Fallout 76's PS4 Servers Go Live Earlier Than Expected
It's Bethesda's vault
Fallout 76’s servers weren’t supposed to go live until midnight on 14th November, but you can play it on the PlayStation 4 right now. Betheda’s online open world RPG is currently playable in the UK, and we’re hearing reports that the same is true across Europe and in various other regions, too. Of course, it’s...
News Fallout 76 Trophies Will Keep You Busy in the West Virginia Wasteland on PS4
Prize kill
In case you'd forgotten, there's a new Fallout game coming out tomorrow. The multiplayer-focused Fallout 76 is about to leave the Bethesda vault and head out into the world, and with it of course comes a fresh batch of trophies to earn. The list is available online now, and It looks to be a straightforward, if time consuming, collection...
News PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Officially Announced for PS4
Hits next month
And just like that, the inevitable has happened. Just confirmed via PlayStation, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is coming to PlayStation 4 following the game's one year Xbox One console exclusivity. You can watch the trailer above if you don't believe us. Obviously this announcement has been coming -- it feels like the whole thing...
News God Eater 3 Gets an Incredibly Anime Opening Movie
Eat this
Everyone loves a good anime opening, right? Well it doesn't get much more anime than God Eater 3's opening movie, which comes complete with Japanese rock, well animated action, moody characters turning away from the camera, moody characters walking towards the camera, an ominous giant monster in the distance, and mysterious little girls...
News Gang Beasts Meets Takeshi's Castle in Nippon Marathon, Coming to PS4 Next Month
New trailer released
Just when you think you've seen it all, another PS4 oddity shows up in a lobster costume, dodging fruit and jumping hurdles. Nippon Marathon is coming to Sony's current gen console on 17th December, and it looks pretty crazy. It's a physics based platformer that sees up to four players competing in races, obstacle courses, and...
News Fallout 76 'Faction-Based PvP System' and More to Be Added After Launch
Wasteland wonders
Bethesda has kind-of-sort-of revealed what it has in store post-launch for Fallout 76. In an official blog post, the developer writes "We have an incredible list of updates we’ve begun work on – from C.A.M.P. building improvements, new quests and events, new Vaults opening, character respecing, a faction-based PvP system, and...
Monday12th Nov 2018
News Bethesda Will Keep the Same Fundamental Game Engine for The Elder Scrolls VI, Starfield
HOWAAAAAAAARD!
Fallout 76 is a technical embarrassment in 2018. Even Fallout 4 felt dated back when it released in 2015. And now Bethesda's Todd Howard has confirmed that the developer is using its same old creaky engine to power Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI. God help us all. For those out of the loop, Bethesda's Creation Engine came into...
News Sony May Be Planning a PlayStation Controller with a Screen
Touchpad to touchscreen
An updated patent
Deals Sony Outlines Black Friday 2018 Offers on PS4 and PSVR Bundles, Accessories
Sale season
Black Friday is on the approach, and like some North American retailers, Sony has announced the discounts it'll be providing for a select range of PlayStation products. We already know about some of these, but it's worth going through it all to stay up to date. The headline offer once again is a PS4 1TB console bundle including the...
News The Monster Hunter Movie Looks Exactly Like the Monster Hunter You Know and Love
Tango yankee
And to think we were worried about the Monster Hunter movie. New on-set images have appeared across the 'net, and it looks absolutely fine. As you can see from the pictures, the film's on course to being a faithful recreation of the video game series, right down to the UN soldiers, armoured vehicles, and automatic weapons. It's great...
News Bungie Defends Destiny 2: Forsaken Following Activision's Sales Disappointment
"We are not disappointed"
In response to the recent news that Activision isn't entirely happy with the commercial performance of Destiny 2: Forsaken, director Luke Smith has taken to Twitter on behalf of developer Bungie. Smith writes, "We are not disappointed with Forsaken." "We set out to build a game that Destiny players would love, and at...
Round Up Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Reviews Are Hot, Hot, Hot
Fire
The Spyro: Reignited Trilogy reviews are coming in hot, and things are looking good for the little purple dragon. The game's being praised for its silky smooth controls, lush visuals, and faithful recreation of the original Spyro trilogy. Right now, it sounds like Activision's got another hit of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy proportions on...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Retains Retail Dominance for Third Week
More than a fistful of dollars
To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Red Dead Redemption 2 remains at the top of the UK retail chart for the third week in a row. Apparently holding 30 per cent of the market to itself, the smash hit Western continues to be a resounding success, despite selling about half as well as last week. A lack of major new...
News Website for Square Enix's Avengers Game Updated - Is a Reveal on the Way?
Reassemble
Sony and Insomniac may have kicked off Marvel's new game initiative with Marvel's Spider-Man, but the next project, coming from Square Enix, could be even bigger. We've been aware that the publisher is working on an Avengers title for quite some time, but that's all we currently know. Exactly how a game starring so many superheroes is...
News Battlefield V Receives Bombastic Launch Trailer Ahead of PS4 Release Next Week
Boom town
Another of 2018's big titles is just over a week away, and it looks to be bringing the big guns. Battlefield V might not be generating as much conversation as its rival shooters, but this impressive launch trailer presents another action-packed FPS from multiplayer aficionados, DICE. With a convoluted release schedule that sees various...
In Japan, at least
Yuna, the innocent summoner from Final Fantasy X, is the next additional character coming to Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. She joins Tidus and Jecht as the game's third Final Fantasy X fighter, and she looks pretty cool in her character trailer, which we've embedded above. The Dissidia news doesn't stop there, though. Square Enix...
News Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Vegeta, and Golden Frieza Join Jump Force
Super
Given the popularity of Dragon Ball Super, it seemed inevitable that Jump Force would feature some kind of nod to Dragon Ball's super successful rebirth -- and here it is. Bandai Namco has revealed that Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta, and Golden Frieza will all be playable in the anime crossover fighter. You can see them all...
Hands On Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Fires Up Our Nostalgia with Gorgeous Remake
Flamin' good
Spyro holds a special place in our heart. The little purple dragon that could sits right alongside Crash as one of PlayStation's first great platforming heroes, so it's a pleasure to see him given the same treatment with a current gen remake. Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, much like Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, brings together all three...
News Comicbook Legend and Co-Creator of Spider-Man Stan Lee Dies Age 95
His creations will live on
Stan Lee, who played a huge role in making Marvel what it is today, has sadly passed away. Lee was 95 years old, and is credited with creating and co-creating numerous superheroes, most famously Spider-Man. While this technically isn't news relevant to PlayStation, one of our favourite games this year, PS4 exclusive...
News Desert Child, a Sci-Fi Racing RPG, Gets a Bizarre PS4 Trailer
Out next month
If you think the constant barrage of blockbuster games is getting too much, consider the indie side of things. Smaller scale games are released all the time, and this time of year, they're unlikely to get much of a look-in -- so it's nice to see Sony still promoting them via the PlayStation Blog. The latest is Desert Child, and as you...
Sunday11th Nov 2018
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy Will Eat Up 67.5GB of PS4 Hard Drive Space
Gobbled up
Spyro Reignited Trilogy sees all three of Insomniac Games’ classic platformers scaled up to PlayStation 4 standard, and it turns out that takes up a lot of hard drive space. Images posted on ResetEra by someone who sourced an early copy show that the game’s initial installation only takes up 31.5GB – but with patches applied...
News Obsidian, InXile Will No Longer Make PlayStation Games
Both join the Xbox family
Microsoft has added two more former multiformat developers to its first-party roster, meaning that both Obsidian Entertainment and InXile Entertainment will no longer make PlayStation games. The former is perhaps best known for Fallout: New Vegas, while the latter created Hunted: The Demon’s Forge. Both studios have...
News Shadow of the Tomb Raider Warms Up with The Forge
Now we're cooking
If you haven’t had your Lara Croft fix this year already, then Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s first DLC pack The Forge will launch in a couple of days on the PlayStation 4. The pack – which adds a new Challenge Tomb, a score attack mode, and various other in-game trinkets – will set you back $4.99, or can be purchased as part...
News Winnie the Pooh Is in Kingdom Hearts III Now
"I want us to be together forever"
So yeah, this is a thing that's happening: Winnie the Pooh is in Kingdom Hearts III. Watch on for one of the cringiest trailers you're ever likely to see. The game's due out at long last on 29th January.
News Just Cause 4's Cinematic Trailer Turns Up the Volume
Is this loud enough for you?
Just Cause 4’s cinematic trailer is the equivalent of an email written entirely in capital letters. The clip, which is very nicely edited, shows protagonist Rico riding on top of cars that are floating fifty yards off the ground in insane hurricanes. The hero stops short of upper-cutting a plane, but who knows what...
News Devil May Cry 5's Void Mode Is a Practice Arena for Capcom's Sequel
More at The Game Awards 2018
Devil May Cry 5 is getting a practice arena named The Void, which will allow you to hone your skills. It looks somewhat similar to the kind of training area you’d find in a fighting game, giving you the ability to test out various combos and techniques that you can then take into the main game. Capcom has also...
Saturday10th Nov 2018
News Fallout 76's Gigantic Day One Patch Is Bigger Than the 45GB Game
Nuked
Fallout 76 is around 45GB in size -- big but not Red Dead Redemption 2 big. However, include its 54GB day one patch, and suddenly its total file size is closing in on a whopping 100GB. That's right, Fallout 76's day one patch is reportedly bigger than the actual game. God only knows how big the patch notes are gonna be, but we'll go ahead and...
Maxima-m Greatness
Square Enix celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Final Fantasy franchise way back in 2016 with the release of World of Final Fantasy. The game reconciled the spanning generations of the illustrious and wildly loved RPG series in this celebratory title that flaunted a Poké-esque twist on its typical battle mechanics. The cutesy...
Review Spyro the Dragon - The Classic Collectathon That Put Insomniac on the Map
Don't Gnorc it
While Insomniac Games has become one of PlayStation's most recognised developers, it cut its teeth with the little known PSone first-person shooter Disruptor, which launched in 1996. It was a DOOM clone among many others that populated the gaming landscape at the time, but there were aspects to it that made it stand out among the...
News PS Plus Subscribers in Chicago Will Soon Have to Pay More
New tax initiative hits multiple Sony services
Those of you that live in Chicago may want to scrunch up your eyes and cover your ears, because you’re about to get hit with a nine per cent tax charge on any PlayStation services you subscribe to. This – a part of the state’s controversial Amusement Tax initiative – will add additional cost to...
Review Road Redemption - Road Rash Meets Roguelite for Rough and Ready Action
Rev Dead Redemption
To put it plainly, Road Redemption technically isn't that impressive. It's very rough around the edges, in more ways than one, and it isn't doing anything truly groundbreaking. However, it knows exactly what it is and who it's for. This self-awareness doesn't take away the weaker aspects of the game, but odds are you won't care...
News Sony's PlayStation Classic Runs on an Open Source Emulator
But by all accounts it's a good one
The latest gaming forum controversy pertains to the PlayStation Classic and the fact that it’s running open source software named PCSX ReARMed, an emulator which was first conceived all the way back in 2000. The common sentiment in online message boards is that Sony’s being “lazy” by not writing its own...
News PlayStation Classic Allows You to Create Resume Points in Games
Pause your progress
Remember the PSPgo? Sony’s miniature handheld only played digital games, but it was actually a really likeable device, and one of its best features was how it allowed you to effectively save anywhere in any game. By bringing up the main menu, you could effectively create ‘Resume Points’, which meant even if you hadn’t...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 245
Best West
There’s been a small break in the release schedule since Red Dead Redemption 2 released, allowing us all to conquer the Wild West as competent cowboy Arthur Morgan. And while Spyro: Reignited Trilogy and Fallout 76 linger tantalisingly on the horizon, you’ve still got a little more time to embed yourself in Saint Denis and its...
Friday9th Nov 2018
News Sony Europe Restricting the Release of Awesome PS4 Themes
This ain't a theme, it's a goddamn arms race
They can be hard to come by, but who doesn’t love a good PlayStation 4 theme? Truant Pixel has been cranking out quality animated wallpapers since the beginning of time, but it seems the fine folks at PlayStation Europe have uncharacteristically put their collective foot down when it comes to bad ass...
Forsaken is right
Destiny 2: Forsaken sales haven't met publisher Activision's expectations despite the expansion making a ton of money when it launched in September. "Some of our other franchises like Destiny are not performing as well as we’d like," the company stated rather bluntly during its most recent earnings call. The problem appears to...
Review Tetris Effect - A Classic Puzzler Taken to Unprecedented New Levels
Once more with feeling
If only it was easy to put into words how Tetris Effect will make you feel. Unfortunately, there’s a reason we’re here writing reviews rather than best-sellers, but we’re going to give it our best shot. Much like Rez Infinite before it, there’s something melancholy and moving about Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s take on the...
Round Up Battlefield V PS4 Reviews Begin to Breach Enemy Lines
War never changes
Battlefield V has the most convoluted, complicated release schedule of any game ever, which means that for some people on some platforms the first-person shooter is out now; for others you may be waiting as late as 20th November to get your hands on the DICE developed sequel. Yeah, it’s bizarre. It means that some reviews are...
News New PlayStation Classic Photos Are a Sight for Sore Eyes
Mini console ready for close-up
We're pretty smitten with the PlayStation Classic. This miniaturised PSone is currently getting some fairly lukewarm write ups, but it's hard to ignore the allure of the little console itself. At 45 per cent the size of the original PlayStation, the PS Classic is minuscule, but it's a perfect replica of that iconic...
Review Déraciné - PSVR's New Narrative Gold Standard
FromSoftware with love
Long before FromSoftware burst into the public consciousness with its Souls titles, it already had a large body of work to its name dating back decades. But after finding mainstream success with the likes of Bloodborne, its newest title Déraciné offers a glimpse to the past. And while this PlayStation VR foray is unlike...
News Bargain PS4 and PSVR Bundles Also Available at Walmart for Black Friday 2018
Get them while you can
It looks as though most North American retailers are running the same offers on Sony's systems this Black Friday. Walmart has also advertised its holiday sale on a whole range of products, and among them are deals we've seen already -- but it's worth looking at them again, as they're pretty darn good. As with Target and
News Warhammer: Chaosbane Is a Good Looking Diablo-Like RPG Coming to PS4 in 2019
New gameplay looks solid
We're a bit late to the party on this one, but a new video for Warhammer: Chaosbane has grabbed our attention. If you've been left out of the loop like us, this is a Diablo-esque action role-playing game set in the fantastical Warhammer universe. It's got co-op functionality and you can play as several different characters...
Poll Do You Buy and Play Single Player Story DLC?
Extended adventures
Square Enix hosted a livestream this week in which the company shockingly cancelled multiple planned Final Fantasy XV expansion packs. While the decision was primarily motivated by the departure of director Hajime Tabata, it has raised an interesting conversation about the viability of story-based, single player DLC packs...
News The Game Awards 2018 Will Feature Record Number of Game Announcements
We're in for quite the show
With less than a month to go, Geoff Keighley has begun to hype up this year's Game Awards show. Having grown steadily since its inception in 2014, The Game Awards has become as much a showcase for brand new games as an awards ceremony, with titles big and small debuting to a wide audience. As you may have been expecting,...
Hands On The Quiet Man's Audio Patch Brings Some Clarity to the Ears
Girlfriend or Mum? Now we know
The Quiet Man needs to be a lesson to all developers and publishers in how not to release a video game. After deploying to a critical panning from ourselves and other reviewers, the title is back a week later with the 1.02 update that adds audio in order to entice a second playthrough that promises to answer all the...
News Battlefield V's Battle Royale Mode Firestorm Targeting 64 Players for Launch
"It needs to feel like it's Battlefield"
Battlefield V is on the brink of its official release on 20th November, but one aspect of the shooter that'll be absent at launch is its battle royale offering, Firestorm. This mode, developed by Criterion, will be coming to the game next year in March. It's an interesting decision, because with so many...
News Hideo Kojima Is Always at The Game Awards in Some Form, Hints Keighley
"We haven't said anything about world premieres"
The Game Awards 2018 will have the largest selection of reveals in the show’s short history, but will Death Stranding be part of that? Hideo Kojima’s upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive has been the highlight of the event several times now, and with Sony pulling the plug on PlayStation Experience,...
News Check Out the Gorgeous Launch Trailer for Tetris Effect on PS4
All that glitters
Tetris Effect is out today on PS4 with PSVR support, and it's pretty terrific. Mizuguchi's audiovisual mastery combined with the grandaddy of puzzle games makes for one heck of a good time. The game's announcement trailer was a thing of beauty, and the launch trailer is no different -- check it out above. In case you've not yet...
News Velocity Dev's Mini-Mech Mayhem to Be Unveiled at Kinda Funny Games Showcase
The FuturLab is now
The talented development studio FuturLab made its name with the Velocity series, but it's recently been focusing on VR titles. Its first virtual reality title, Tiny Trax, is a short but sweet racing game for PSVR that we rather liked. The next game from the developer is Mini-Mech Mayhem, which was quietly announced last year, but...
Thursday8th Nov 2018
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - What Year Does the Story Take Place In?
Is RDR2 a sequel or prequel?
When is Red Dead Redemption 2 set? And is RDR2 a sequel or a prequel? In this guide we’re going to answer some lingering questions about Rockstar’s smash hit Western, including the time period that the title takes place in, and whether it continues or precedes the story of the original Red Dead Redemption on the...
News This PS4 Synthwave Dynamic Theme Bundle Is Pretty Darn Cool
An 80s style trip
Every now and then the PlayStation 4 gets really cool dynamic theme, but we must admit, they don't come much cooler than this. The Synthwave A/B Complete Dynamic Theme Bundle is so cool that it's even nabbed its own trailer over on PlayStation's official YouTube channel. It costs $3.99 on the North American store, but sadly it's...
News Spider-Man PS4's Turf Wars DLC Brings Hammerhead to the Fray
Looking forehead to it
Steely nemesis Hammerhead will star in Marvel’s Spider-Man’s second DLC pack Turf Wars, a patch for the PlayStation 4 exclusive has revealed. The villain – whose skull is replaced with titanium – will come to blows with the web-slinger from 20th November, when the next portion of The City That Never Sleeps storyline is...
News Yes, 2B Can Lose Her Clothes in SoulCalibur VI, Just Like She Can in NieR: Automata
There's always a butt
New gameplay footage of 2B in SoulCalibur VI has emerged, and despite the preview being around 20 minutes long, not much is actually shown. We get a good look at 2B's accompanying stage -- which is certainly pretty -- and a quick glimpse of several moves, but it would have been nice to see an actual fight. Ah well, all in good...
News Best Buy Black Friday 2018 Deals Include Low Prices on PS4, PSVR Bundles
Save a bundle of cash
Black Friday 2018 is coming up very soon indeed, and following on from Target, Best Buy has now announced some of its best offers during the annual holiday sale. Worth noting are its discounts on PS4 and PSVR bundles, which make both systems much more affordable. As with Target, you can get a standard 1TB PS4 console along...
News PlayStation Now Is the Biggest Gaming Subscription Service
According to market research firm
PlayStation Now is generally given short shrift in gaming circles, with more attention placed on Microsoft’s heavily promoted Xbox Game Pass service. However, it seems Sony’s streaming and download subscription has been quietly bringing home the bacon, as new research from SuperData makes it the market leader by...
News Three of Four Final Fantasy XV DLC Episodes Cancelled, Director Tabata Leaves Square Enix
That was some livestream
The second anniversary livestream for Final Fantasy XV is over, and to be frank it was one heck of a weird show. Square Enix opened by telling us that three of the four previously announced DLC character episodes have been cancelled. Episode Aranea, Episode Lunafreya, and Episode Noctis have all been axed. Episode Ardyn,...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Clips Featuring Assaulted Suffragette Prompt YouTube Controversy
Channel deleted, then restored
Like so many of Rockstar’s games, Red Dead Redemption 2 trades heavily on its freedom. As you’d expect, you can go anywhere in the world and do pretty much anything you want, from hunting animals to hogtieing civilians and robbing trains. Of course, not everyone is going to use that freedom in the most positive...
News Red Dead Online Beta Release Date Set for 'End of the Month'
Just mosey on down
The Red Dead Online beta should be released by the end of November, Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has confirmed. Zelnick briefly mentioned the online portion of Rockstar's open world game during the company's most recent investor call, stating that "it will launch in public beta towards the end of the month". We imagine that by...
News Beat Saber Chops PSVR with Exclusive New Content on 20th November
A cut above
Hotly anticipated PlayStation VR rhythm game Beat Saber will cut to the chase from 20th November, the aptly named Beat Games has announced. For those of you who don’t know, the title sees you wielding two PlayStation Move controllers as lightsabers, chopping through coloured blocks to the sound of thumping tunes – or choons, if...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts RDR2 Can't Beat Black Ops 4
Assassin's Creed Odyssey in the conversation
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 toppled Red Dead Redemption 2 in the October 2018 PlayStation Store sales charts – but the latter only had a few days of tracking. Activision’s first-person shooter emerged victorious on both sides of the pond, while Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and FIFA 19 traded third and...
Quiet down
The Quiet Man has made a bit of a name for itself since it launched last week, and not in a good way. As was the case with many other gaming publications, we tore it to shreds in our review, calling it the PlayStation 4's "most baffling game". Again, not in a good way. In The Quiet Man, you play as a deaf main character, and for this...
News NIS America Announces Its Last Ever Retail PS Vita Releases
Trio of titles due next year
Sony will cease manufacturing PlayStation Vita cartridges next year, spelling an end to physical releases on the handheld. The device will be supported right through to the end, though, as NIS America has announced a trio of titles that it will be bringing to retail from 19th March in North America. There’s no...
Round Up Hitman 2 PS4 Reviews Boil Down to 'Good Work, 47'
Viva Tobias Reaper
Hitman 2 is flying under the radar, which is unfortunate given how great its predecessor is. Reviews are finally out for the assassination simulation, though – and it sounds like more top-notch Agent 47 action. While some critics have labelled the sequel a "fancy" expansion pack, that’s good news as far as we’re concerned,...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Ships a Staggering 17 Million Units in Eight Days
More than the original shipped in its life
Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to be an absolute monster, as expected. Rockstar parent company Take-Two has revealed that the game, which launched just under two weeks ago, has sold-in 17 million units. To be clear, 'sold-in' refers to the amount of copies shipped to retailers, not the amount of copies sold...
News PlayStation Classic Size Comparison Shows Just How Small It Is
And how detailed
PlayStation Access have got their hands on a PlayStation Classic, and boy is it a small little thing. The channel's latest video compares the device with the original PlayStation console, and we can't help but think that it looks incredibly cute. The video also shows just how close the Classic's design is to the original's. The...
News Geoff Keighley to Announce The Game Awards 2018 Nominees Next Week
Get your predictions in
It's almost that time of year again. The Game Awards show is Geoff Keighley's baby, and it's of course returning once again next month. The glitzy awards ceremony should be an entertaining watch, potentially with a few announcements punctuating the applause and the speeches. But it is, first and foremost, about the awards,...
Wednesday7th Nov 2018
News Square Enix Thinking About Ideas Regarding Final Fantasy VII Remake's Release
Every Cloud and all that
Tetsuya Nomura, the legendary Square Enix producer, is about to start work on Final Fantasy VII Remake – despite the game being announced and even demoed three years ago. The infamous industry veteran admitted during a closed event as attended by Famitsu and translated by Gematsu that he’s been focused on
News Sony Censorship Row Returns as Mature Rated Switch Title Is E for Everyone on PS4
Meow
Sony's been on the receiving end of a backlash recently as it's seemingly decided to alter its stance on mature content and themes in PlayStation games. Japanese developers in particular are having their titles censored to varying degrees, and apparently, the process isn't especially pleasant. The whole thing's been rumbling on for weeks now,...
News Sony's Stealth Released a New PS4 Pro Model, and It's Quieter
The CUH-7200
It seems that Sony's started pushing a new PS4 Pro model, as pointed out by Digital Foundry. PS4 Pro CUH-7200 is the company's latest hardware revision, and it's apparently the quietest model yet. At this point in time, the tweaked console is exclusive to the Red Dead Redemption 2 bundle, and its existence has only been confirmed here...
Quest for the West
We don't quite know how well Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age has performed here in the West, but given its unfortunate release date and its relatively niche appeal, among other factors, it's probably had a semi-decent run at best. What's more, new sales data from Square Enix seems to back this theory up. The publisher...
News Square Enix Reports Huge $33 Million Loss Thanks to Luminous Productions Change
Publisher takes a big hit in latest financials
Things aren't exactly smooth over at Square Enix these days. From the outside looking in, at times it's seemed as though the publisher is shockingly mismanaged -- especially on the Japanese side of things -- and now the company's reported a $33 million loss in its latest financial briefing. According...
News There's a Fortnite Branded DualShock 4 Controller Now
But it's nothing special
It’s been funny watching all three console manufacturers scramble to plaster their respective platforms with Fortnite branding – developer Epic Games must be laughing all the way to the bank. While bundles for the free-to-play megahit do make some sort of sense we suppose, this DualShock 4 controller in the UK has us...
News Catherine: Full Body's In-Game 'Nero Glasses' Let You See Through Characters' Clothes
What are you staring at?
Atlus is really putting some extra effort into Catherine: Fully Body, isn't it? New to this enhanced remaster are what the game calls the "Nero Glasses". Main character Vincent can equip these glasses whenever he likes, and they allow him to see people in just their underwear. Want to see Catherine or Katherine in just their...
News PlayStation Store Desperately Needs a Better Wishlist
An irritating oversight
Sony’s finally figured out PlayStation Network name changes and cross-console play, so it’s time to divert our pleading to a different topic altogether: wishlists. For those of you who don’t know, the PlayStation Store does have wishlist functionality – but it’s buried, reserved only for the browser-based web store...
News Mafia III Leads PlayStation Now November Update on PS4
Collections feature also added
Each month, Sony throws a few more games at PlayStation Now, its subscription service that lets you stream - and with a recent overhaul, download - hundreds of titles past and present. In a new post on the North American PlayStation Blog
News The Scope of Death Stranding Is Huge, Says Troy Baker
Actor has wrapped up his work on the "weird" game
Veteran voice actor and Death Stranding star Troy Baker has been speaking at the Argentina Game Show about his role in Hideo Kojima’s latest release. The irritatingly good looking performer – who plays the mysterious Man in the Golden Mask – seemed genuinely bedazzled by the project, as he...
As well as new missions
Ubisoft said that it would be supporting Assassin's Creed Odyssey for a long time to come, and it's already off to a good start. In a new video, which we've embedded above, the developer clues us in on what's coming to the game throughout November. Alongside the recently released patch 1.06, there are additional quests in the...
News Today Is N7 Day, and It's Reminded Us of How Much We Used to Love Mass Effect
Andromedamned
Hey, did you realise that today is the 7th November, also known as N7 Day to fans of Mass Effect? N7 Day used to represent a time when BioWare would get all chatty and nostalgic over its sci-fi series, but it's safe to say that here and now, in 2018, the enthusiasm from both the developer and the fans -- ourselves included -- isn't...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Jumps Red Dead Redemption 2 to Retake Top Spot
Treyarch's shooter continues great run
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has done really, really well in Japan. The PlayStation 4 shooter has once again secured the top spot of the software charts, leaping over last week's leader, Red Dead Redemption 2, in the process. Treyarch's title has shifted another 39,000 copies, which is impressive given that this...
News PUBG PS4 Evidence Continues to Mount
Suicide Squad content incoming
PUBG, or PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, is reportedly already in Sony’s servers and ready for release. Reliable analyst Daniel Ahmad suggested this week that the Battle Royale will deploy on the PlayStation 4 in December, and now
News X Games DLC Brings Fresh Events and More to Steep on PS4
Sick
Remember Steep? Ubisoft's freeform winter sports game didn't exactly rock the boat when it launched a couple of years back, but it's a fun title with plenty to do, and more is being added over time. The latest DLC brings the X Games to the Alaskan slopes, adding a competitive flair and lots of new events and challenges to tackle. As you can...
Feature Best PS4 Music of October 2018
The piano knows something I don’t know
The big guns came out swinging this month, as the most noteworthy games for October include multiple blockbusters, including (obviously) one of the most anticipated games in arguably the history of the medium. And these titles of course brought with them some absolutely incredible music. So without further...
News Square Enix Acquires Stake in The Turing Test Developer
Begins work on new IP
Square Enix has purchased a 20 per cent stake in The Turing Test developer Bulkhead Interactive, which will see it continue to collaborate with the Derby-based studio on upcoming shooter Battalion 1944 and also start work on a new intellectual property. More information, according to the publisher, will be announced at a later...
Tuesday6th Nov 2018
Poll Arthur Morgan vs. John Marston - Who's the Better Red Dead Redemption Lead?
Old versus new
Arthur Morgan or John Marston? It's a question that we've been asking ourselves ever since we finished Red Dead Redemption 2. Obviously the recently released sequel is going to be much more fresh in most people's minds -- including our own -- but we can't ignore how much we liked playing as John Marston in the original Red Dead...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Quickly Make Money
Best ways to make money in the opening hours
How do you make money in Red Dead Redemption 2? Trust us, you'll be making a lot of money throughout the game, but for the first ten hours or so, things can be rough. When Arthur and the gang are laying low, saving up a decent amount of money can be difficult, especially when there are no big jobs on the...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Bond with Your Horse
How to improve your horse's level
How do you raise your horse's bond level in Red Dead Redemption 2? Raising your horse's bond level is an important part of making sure your steed is reliable. Your horse is just about your most trusted companion throughout the game, and increasing its bond level gives you better control over it when riding. A higher...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Upgrade Your Guns and Weapons
How to increase your gun's stats
How do you upgrade your weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2? If you're looking to customise your weapons and make them more effective in combat, upgrades are always an option if you've got the cash. By the end of the game you'll have a load of different guns to choose from, with multiple revolvers, pistols, shotguns,...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How Long Does It Take to Complete?
How long is Red Dead Redemption 2?
How long is Red Dead Redemption 2? How many hours does it take to complete? We're sure many of you will be wondering, so let's just say this: Red Dead Redemption 2 is a big game -- a very big game if you want to see and do everything. That week you booked off work probably won't be enough. If you want to know how...
News Déraciné Easter Egg Has People Talking About Bloodborne 2
Making contact
FromSoftware PlayStation VR title Déraciné launches today in North America and Europe, and it seems as though the Japanese developer has left a cheeky little Bloodborne Easter Egg in its latest release. Fair warning, though: the following information may be considered spoiler-y. So in Déraciné there's a doll that you can pick up...
News November 2018's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
A storm of bullets
We've kinda known about November 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup for a while now, but the games are finally ready for download from the PlayStation Store in Europe, with the North American Store set to follow in due course. It's a pretty strong month all things considered. PS4 owners can look forward to Yakuza: Kiwami and...
News Rockstar Confirms Existence of Red Dead Redemption 2 Camp Bug, Fix on the Way
Developer recognises issue
Many people enjoying Red Dead Redemption 2 have noticed the sudden disappearance of several gang members from the main camp. Sadie, John, Abigail, and Jack will all go missing after a certain point early on in the game, leaving players concerned they weren't able to play missions given by these characters. The bug is so...
Soapbox I'm Spending More Time Grooming Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Than Myself
Sammy's turning into a turn of the century stylist
Madness is spending several minutes taming Arthur Morgan’s in-game mane when you’ve got an untended neckbeard making you look like more of a hillbilly than the cast of Red Dead Redemption 2 combined. I’ve never been one to invest significant time into character customisation, but Rockstar’s...
Rumour PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Set to Storm PS4 Next Month
Known
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds coming to PlayStation 4 has seemed like an inevitable scenario for a long time, and now there's evidence to suggest that it'll arrive on Sony's system next month. Apparently, the game's already on PlayStation 4 servers, at least to some extent, and in-the-know analyst Daniel Ahmad, also known as
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in November 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in November 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now, but don’t think the PlayStation 4 release schedule’s going to give you time to work through Rockstar’s epic. Things pick up as quickly as next week with the bizarre FMV curio The Quiet Man, and then it’s full steam ahead on Hitman 2, Fallout 76, and...
News Free Gran Turismo Sport Update Adds Nine Cars, Spanish Grand Prix
Muy bueno
Polyphony Digital may have shipped Gran Turismo Sport a year ago, but it hasn’t stopped working since. Another free update is set to release for the simulation racer on 6th November, bringing it up to v1.29 and adding nine new cars as well as the Spanish Grand Prix. You’ll want to know about the new vehicles first, though, right?...
Review My Hero One's Justice - A Solid Anime Brawler that Struggles to Stand Out
A Quirky kind of fighter
My Hero One’s Justice is the game adaptation of smash hit anime My Hero Academia. If you don’t know My Hero Academia then this probably isn’t the game for you, as My Hero One’s Justice launches its story mode partway through season 2 of the show, and runs to midway through season 3. You’re expected to come with...
Review The Shapeshifting Detective - An Odd Yet Intriguing FMV Murder Mystery
Colonel Mustard, in the study, with the DualShock 4
The Shapeshifting Detective is a new FMV (Full Motion Video) game from Wales Interactive. It’s a curious game that pretty much does what it says on the tin. You take on the role of the titular detective and have the ability to take on the likeness of anybody you come into contact with, like a...
News Path of Exile Arriving on PS4 This December
Phone not necessary
Not every gaming series is delving into mobile territory. Just recently, publisher and developer Grinding Gear Games announced its hit free-to-play action RPG Path of Exile will be slashing its way to the PlayStation 4 this December. While it made its debut back in 2013 on PC, starting last year the developer has started to show...
News Road Redemption Looks Like Madcap Motorbiking Fun in PS4 Launch Trailer
Road Doad Redemption
We've said it many times before, but it remains true -- arcade racers are few and far between on PS4. Despite some valiant efforts over the last couple of years, nothing has really stood out. Onrush is well worth a look, but if you're after a racing game with actual races in it, there aren't many options. Road Redemption is the...
News Fallout 76 Support Will Be 'Never-Ending', Says Bethesda
The apocalypse and beyond
Bethesda's prepared to support Fallout 76 for a long, long time, according to the ever talkative Pete Hines. The Bethesda boss has told GameSpot that the developer plans on sticking with the online only title "as long as people keep playing it and it shows no sign of slowing down". "How long is [Fallout 76] going to be up?...
News Persona 3 and 5 Dancing PS4 Demos Boogie onto the PlayStation Store
Throwing shapes
If you're in the mood for hot beats and sick dance moves, you may want to mosey on over to the PlayStation Store, where you'll find playable demos for both Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight, and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight. At the time of writing they're only available in North America, but we're hoping that they arrive on European...
Store Update 6th November 2018 (Europe)
Good work, 47
Another varied week on the European PlayStation Store sees everything from the unpronounceable Déraciné to the awe-inducing Tetris Effect release. Hitman 2 is also available from Friday for anyone who picks up the pricier Gold Edition – but peasants will have to wait an additional week, we’re afraid. PS4 Games: SkyTime 5th...
News Report Suggests Diablo 4 Announcement Was Removed from BlizzCon 2018
But Blizzard disputes claim
Things got a little heated over in the Diablo camp over the weekend. Blizzard closed its BlizzCon 2018 opening ceremony with a mobile game announcement that left everyone feeling a little put out. Despite the publisher's warning to keep expectations in check, fans of the series were outraged when Diablo 4 failed to...
News Runner3 Makes the Jump to PS4 Next Week
The Bit.Trip series returns
The Bit.Trip series is an unusual but well liked string of platformers, and the latest game is no different. Runner3 released on Nintendo Switch and PC earlier in the year, but it's now heading to PlayStation 4 with a whole host of gameplay enhancements. The rhythmic running and jumping looks as enjoyable as ever, but...
Guide PlayStation Classic Release Date
What is the PlayStation Classic's release date?
Sony surprised us all back in September by announcing the PlayStation Classic console was to be available this holiday season. Since then it's announced the full games list for the mini console. The design of PlayStation Classic mirrors that of the original console simply 45 per cent smaller. This...
Monday5th Nov 2018
Review Castlevania Requiem - A Compelling Collection of Two Classics
A memorable little pile of secrets
Unsung heroes are prominent in literature and film. Without spoilers, consider if Frodo had embarked on his quest without Sam's support in The Lord of the Rings, and think about nerdy Neville Longbottom's overlooked role in protecting the wizarding world of Harry Potter. The true heroes behind this Castlevania...
News UK Sales Charts: Ain't No Shifting Red Dead Redemption 2 from Summit
Western registers strongest second week of 2018
A dry week for new releases saw Red Dead Redemption 2 secure the strongest second week sales of any game in 2018 in the UK, as the critically acclaimed Western saw its physical units dip by just 51 per cent compared to its debut weekend. That’s a strong hold for a title already putting up huge...
News Destiny 2 Is Still Making Activision a Crazy Amount of Money
More than Spider-Man in September
We don't know if you feel the same, but from our perspective, it seemed like Destiny 2 dropped off a cliff almost as soon as Forsaken launched back in September. The expansion was well received by both critics and players, but to us, it feels like no one's talking about Destiny anymore outside of its core fans. With...
Guide Fallout 76 PS4 Beta - Dates, Times, and How You Can Play
When does the Fallout 76 beta start?
When can you start playing the Fallout 76 beta test? Bethesda's B.E.T.A programme for its multiplayer only Fallout game begins today on PS4, but it's only available at certain points. So, what dates and times is the beta online? We've assembled a handy guide to let you know how you can play the beta and when it's...
Review Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum Session - A Rhythm Game That Marches to Its Own Beat
Finger drumming
The Taiko No Tatsujin series is largely exclusive to Japan, but every now and again, these colourful rhythm titles do head West. In the case of Taiko No Tatsujin: Drum Session, it's the first time the franchise has been brought over to Europe, making it the most widely available outing yet. However, this is still very much a niche...
News A Spyro Drone Is Making Its Way Across the US to Deliver Spyro: Reignited Trilogy to Snoop Dogg
Sorry, what?
That's quite a lot to get into a headline, so let us explain. Ahead of the launch of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, Activision has created a Spyro-shaped drone, and it's embarked on a country-wide flight towards Snoop Dogg in order to deliver him a copy of the new game. It can also breathe fire. As far as marketing strategies go, this is...
News NFL Fortnite Skins Touchdown in the Most Ambitious Crossover Event in History
Automatic first down
Fortnite celebrations have become as common as the Gronk spike on Sundays, so it’s perhaps no surprise to see the NFL partner with the biggest game in the world to bring American football outfits to the behemoth Battle Royale. To be fair, even if you’re not a fan of the sport, these costumes do look cool – especially...
Rumour Is Sony Planning More MediEvil Games?
Probably not
If we're to learn anything from recent times, it's that you should watch what you say online. It turns out there's always more than one way to interpret a statement, so choosing your words wisely will keep you out of most trouble. Of course, we can't stay on guard forever, and this recent tweet from someone working on MediEvil for PS4...
Round Up Déraciné PS4 Reviews Divide Critics
FromSoftware's faerie tale splitting opinion
Déraciné reviews are out, and we’re still not sure how to pronounce it. Is it ‘Day-ress-a-nay’? Is it ‘Deh-rah-seen’? Is it ‘Day-rass-an-eee’? Goodness knows – what we do know is that critics can’t quite decide whether they like it or not. There are some glowing reviews for this...
Game of the Month The Best PS4 Games of October 2018
Cowboys, Spartans, zombies, and little bug men
There's no doubt in our minds that October was one of 2018's strongest months for gaming. Stuffed with critically acclaimed blockbusters as well as highly rated smaller titles, it was a period that had just about everything. Of course, this made deciding on our Game of the Month that much harder. Before...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Grab October 2018's PlayStation Plus Games
November's arrive tomorrow
Today, the 5th November, is your last chance to grab October 2018's PlayStation Plus games from the PlayStation Store. November's selection hits the store tomorrow, the 6th November, so you'd best get October's titles added to your digital library if you haven't already. A quick recap, October's PlayStation Plus lineup...
News Blizzard Reiterates More Diablo Projects are in the Works After Diablo Immortal Backlash
Immortally wounded
Blizzard has been taking one hell of a beating after it revealed Diablo Immortal over the weekend at Blizzcon 2018. A mobile-only title, it's safe to say that a lot of fans were expecting more from the event's big opening ceremony, which promised to reveal the future of the Diablo franchise. In an effort to dampen the backlash --...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Weekly Mercenary Events Put on Hold Again
Now due later this month
Ubisoft's not having a great time trying to get these live events in Assassin's Creed Odyssey to work. The title's first mercenary event was cancelled after the developer couldn't get it into everyone's game, and so it was pushed into the next week. However, problems have arisen again, and now, it's been shoved even further...
News See How You Can Mess with Time in Déraciné PSVR Launch Trailer
Releases tomorrow
FromSoftware's first foray into virtual reality, Déraciné, is out tomorrow on PlayStation VR, and Sony's just put out the obligatory launch trailer. This new video is our best look yet at how this curious adventure game works, with a minute or so of fresh footage. As a faerie, you exist sort of adjacent to the world, able to...
Sunday4th Nov 2018
News Here's Your First Look at Persona 5 Protagonist Joker in Catherine
No Joker
It’s the crossover event of the century – well, no, it’s not really, but it’s still pretty neat. Persona 5 protagonist Joker will be playable in remaster-cum-remake Catherine: Fully Body, assuming you pre-order and pick up a first-print copy in Japan. And while the character will only be accessible in the Babel and Colosseum modes,...
News Tangled Shines in New Kingdom Hearts 3 Trailer
January is looking too good
Yes, guys! Kingdom Hearts 3 is a mere three months away, and short of a last-minute disaster, it finally does look like the game will see the light of day. Judging by this latest trailer at least, it looks ready to be taken fresh out the oven. Square Enix just a while ago gave fans a better glimpse on Twilight Town and...
Saturday3rd Nov 2018
News PS Vita's All-Time US Best-Sellers Show Why Sony Binned System
Top ten's life sales equivalent to Spidey's first month
NPD analyst Mat Piscatella has released the list of all-time best-selling PlayStation Vita software in the United States, and it paints a pretty damning picture. Top of the charts is launch title Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and it’s followed by the dismal Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified and...
Review GRIP - An Inconsistent Reimagining of PSone Racer Rollcage
Not very gripping
Combat racing games have been noticeably absent from present-day conversation. Kart racers continue to live on thanks to their accessibility and amiability, but modern combat racing games seem to have trouble breaking into the public gaming consciousness. GRIP seeks to bring a forgotten genre back while also boasting tight controls...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 244
A wee drum
The cold clutches of winter have arrived, but there’s still a packed PlayStation 4 release schedule to keep you warm during these dark nights. Red Dead Redemption 2 is barely a week old, and the likes of Fallout 76 and Hitman 2 are lingering tantalisingly on the horizon. Sammy Barker, Editor: I love Red Dead Redemption 2 so much that...
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Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Buy the Machete, Hatchet, and Cleaver
How to unlock the machete, hatchet, cleaver
How do you unlock the machete, hatchet, and cleaver in Red Dead Redemption 2? These are the strongest melee weapons in the game, dealing big damage with every hit, assuming that you can get close enough to your enemies. How to unlock the machete, hatchet, and cleaver in Red Dead Redemption 2 To unlock the...
Guide Official PlayStation Classic Games List
What games are included with the PlayStation Classic Mini?
Sony’s PlayStation Classic Mini console will come pre-loaded with 20 iconic PSone games, and we’ve compiled the full list of games that you’ll be getting as part of the package. With the full lineup of software confirmed, the platform holder's assembled a large and varied lineup of...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App - How to Use It and What It Does
What can you do with the companion app?
Rockstar has released an official Red Dead Redemption 2 Companion App on both iOS and Android. This second-screen application allows you to extend your open world Western experience, providing you with more options and putting important information at your fingertips. The app launched alongside the full game,...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Replay Missions
Gold Rush
How do you replay missions in Red Dead Redemption 2? Rockstar’s latest has such good quests that you may want to replay some of them. This is actively encouraged as the game has checklist system that awards you medals based on how you perform in each objective. If you plan to unlock the ‘Gold Rush’ Trophy by earning 70 Gold Medals in...
Review The Quiet Man - PS4's Most Baffling Game
Best kept on mute
We wrapped up The Quiet Man's conclusion no less than five minutes ago, and to say we’re baffled and bewildered would be an understatement. The bottom line is that Human Head Studios’ attempt at blending FMV with interactive combat scenes utterly fails in every conceivable way. In fact, everything about this project is truly...
News PSVR Bundles Will Be Getting Big Discounts on Black Friday
Target acquired
Still on the fence about PlayStation VR? It looks like Sony's virtual reality headset will be available for less during Black Friday, much like that PS4 and Marvel's Spider-Man bundle. Target's Black Friday advertisement indicates that you'll be able to grab PSVR bundles for much less during the period, and it's a bit of a barg
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Companion App Released for iOS and Android Devices
The war rages on
For those of you still hooked on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and its trio of multiplayer flavours, Activision has a way for you to stay in the game. A free companion app has just been released for both iOS and Android, and it allows you to keep tabs on all sorts of bits and pieces from the main game. Using the app, you'll be able to...
Poll One Week Later, Is Red Dead Redemption 2 the Best Game of 2018?
Were the reviews right?
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one week old today, which means that by this point, many of you will have no doubt sunk a lot of hours into the open world adventure. But has Red Dead Redemption 2 lived up to the hype? Does it deserve all those 10/10 review scores? Let's find out. As always, we've got a few polls for you to vote in...
Review Project Highrise: Architect's Edition - An Architect for Success
Building sim-plicity at its best
Project Highrise: Architect’s Edition fills a niche on the PlayStation Store as a return for the building simulator genre, following initial success on Steam in 2016. This sim however puts you in control of skyscraper development specifically, as opposed to traditional city sims. As the chief architect in charge of...
News Media Molecule Made LittleBigPlanet in Dreams, And It's the Craziest Thing
How?
Well, then. Media Molecule promised a celebratory LittleBigPlanet live stream today, and it showed off LittleBigPlanet. Makes sense, right? Well there’s a twist: this has been recreated entirely in Dreams. It looks identical, right? That’s because it is: the floaty physics, the papercraft art direction – you can even bring up your Pop-It...
Review The Jackbox Party Pack 5 - Fun and Games
You should know Jack
Another year, another Jackbox game. The master of the party game genre is back for the fifth instalment of the Jackbox Party Pack series, and by this game's indication, the developer isn't running out of good ideas. With every game playable on phone for up to eight players, it'll be hard to find a finer title to pull out when...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Leak Leads to £1 Million Settlement
Take-Two directs payment to charity
Remind us to never, ever get on the wrong side of Rockstar and parent company Take-Two. UK-based website Trusted Reviews has pulled an article from earlier in the year that included unannounced Red Dead Redemption 2 details – and it’s stumped up an eye-watering £1 million (~$1.3 million) in order to settle...
News A New Diablo Game's Been Announced, But It's Not the One a Lot of People Wanted
Hell no
So Blizzcon 2018 is underway, and during the event's opening ceremony, Blizzard revealed what's next for the Diablo franchise. After months and months of rumours, speculation, and a bit of expectation dampening from Blizzard itself, Diablo Immortal was officially announced. Diablo Immortal is a brand new Diablo game that takes place between...
News Final Fantasy XV Livestream Set for Next Week
Noctis again
Hey, remember Final Fantasy XV? After years and years of writing about the bloody thing, we'd almost reached a point where we'd forgotten it exists, but Square Enix wasn't about to let that happen. The publisher will be hosting a two year anniversary livestream next week, on the 7th November, and it'll be prerecorded so that the world...
News Sounds Like Undertale Follow-Up Deltarune Is a Long Way Off
Chapter 1 took years to make
Earlier in the week, Undertale creator Toby Fox released chapter 1 of Deltarune, much to the delight of the original game's fans. It's a lengthy slice of the new game, providing several hours to get acquainted with new characters, a new story, and an updated battle system. Of course, it's led to a lot of questions --...
News Free-to-Play PS4 Shooter Warface Gets a 32 Player Battle Royale Mode
This is my warface
You can't call yourself a multiplayer shooter unless you have a battle royale mode these days, and so free-to-play PlayStation 4 title Warface has launched its own. The mode supports a 32 players per match, and you've just got to give the accompanying trailer a watch, if only for the music. Incredible. Have you given Warface a...
News New ANTHEM Gameplay Video Shows Off the Abilities of Each Javelin
Mech some time to watch it
We've not seen or heard much regarding ANTHEM for a while, have we? BioWare has been beavering away at its shared world sci-fi action game, and it's finally ready to show it once again. IGN has released a video with brand new gameplay that goes through each of the four mech suits, or Javelins, and demonstrates their unique...
News Server Shutdown for Warhawk and Other PS3 Games Pushed Back to January 2019
Keep on fighting
Just over a month ago, we caught wind of yet another online server purge from Sony. It's seemingly been on a bit of a rampage, closing access to online features in a handful of games that are either no longer relevant or simply unpopular. The last victims of this were games like Warhawk, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, and...
News Past Hitman Titles Blood Money and Absolution Rated for PS4 in Europe
Making a killing
Hitman 2 is on the brink of release, but it looks like Warner Bros has bigger plans for Agent 47. According to two new ratings spotted on PEGI's website, Hitman: Blood Money and Hitman: Absolution will be making their way to PS4. Blood Money is regarded as one of the best games in the series to this day, although the most recent...
News Classic Adventure Game Grim Fandango Gets Physical Release on PS4
Fantastic
Halloween has come and gone, but you may still be feeling the Tim Burton vibes. There’s good news for adventure game fans, as classic Lucasarts outing Grim Fandango Remastered is getting a physical release on the PlayStation 4. Available from iam8bit for $29.99, the retail package includes a copy of the legendary release on Blu-ray, as...
News TIGA Games Industry Awards Recognise Sony and Its Exclusives
Awarded best publisher
The Independent Game Developers' Association, or TIGA, has just held its awards ceremony for 2018. As with several others, the UK-based organisation holds a yearly awards show for the games industry, celebrating not only the software, but the people behind them, from legal teams to recruitment agencies. This year, TIGA seems...
News Sean Bean Even Dies in Hitman 2's Live Action Launch Trailer
Get creative
Grab your explosive rubber ducks, as it's almost time for Hitman 2. The sequel to the brilliant Hitman is looking just as good and absolutely packed to the gills with things to do. Ahead of the game's launch on 13th November, a new trailer has been released, and it stars Sean Bean once again. Of course, he dies thanks to a poisoned...
News Free Agent Bryce Harper Fronts MLB The Show 19
What jersey will he wear?
Soon to be former Washington Nationals hot shot Bryce Harper will front MLB The Show 19 – but what jersey will the free agent wear? The six-time MLB All-Star and former Rookie of the Year will begin his journey into a new franchise as the star of Sony’s flagship sports series, with developer San Diego Studio partnering...
News Mini Documentary Talks Tetris Effect and the Phenomenon Behind Its Name
Seeing blocks
We're very close to the release of Enhance Games' Tetris Effect, a stunning modern take on the classic puzzler that adds visual flair and chill-out tunes to create a unique experience. The game takes its name from a real life psychological phenomenon where people who play Tetris will sometimes visualise blocks falling when they shut...
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News Catherine: Full Body Bares All in New PS4, PS Vita Trailer
Sony seemingly not censoring this one
Catherine: Full Body is out on 14th February in Japan, and it’s no simple remaster. Adding an entirely new scenario and character to the campaign, this new trailer runs through all the additions you can expect from the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita re-release. Honestly, it’s an impressive offering – there are...
News Sony Offering Killer PS4 and Spider-Man Bundle for Black Friday
Good luck out there
Sony's come up with some cracking deals over the years for the PS4, and Black Friday 2018 looks to be no different. North American retailer Target has advertised some of its Black Friday offers, and among dozens of other items going cheap is a standard 1TB PS4 bundled with the smash hit Marvel's Spider-Man. The pack will be...
Hands On Fallout 76 PS4 Beta Has Us Worried for the Full Game
Take me home
We've been playing the Fallout 76 beta on PlayStation 4, and to be frank, it's not looking particularly good. Being a multiplayer adaptation of Bethesda's beloved franchise, the game's no stranger to scrutiny even at this early stage, but after spending around eight or so hours with the beta, that scrutiny is, unfortunately, starting to...
News Undertale Follow-Up Deltarune Gets Free Playable Chapter on PC
Much more than just a survey
If you've been paying attention to Twitter recently, you may well have heard about Toby Fox teasing something related to his cult hit RPG, Undertale. The official account for the charming title asked people to answer some questions by downloading a small survey programme to your PC or Mac. However, after some hands on...
News Sony Announces 2TB PS4 Pro Coming to Japan This Month
Will it head West?
Games are taking up more and more storage space as time goes on, so it's only sensible to ensure you have as big a hard drive as possible. Currently, the only PS4 console you can buy that has more than 1TB of storage is the 2TB 500 Million Limited Edition PS4 Pro, which is extremely limited in number. However, it seems that Sony...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey PS4 Patch 1.06 Adds a New Quest, Increases Mercenary Tier Rewards
The odyssey continues
Assassin's Creed Odyssey update 1.06 is out on PlayStation 4 today (the 1st November), and it brings with it the game's first additional quest. Part of a series of free missions dubbed The Lost Tales of Greece, Ubisoft has said previously that these story-based outings will be added to the title on a regular basis. Hopefully...
Hands On Tetris Effect Is a Borderline Spiritual Experience with PSVR
Yours forever
There were no shortage of people who scoffed at Tetris Effect when it was announced at E3 2018 earlier in the year, but anyone who’s played Rez Infinite on PlayStation VR will have understood. Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the mastermind behind the likes of Lumines and Child of Eden, excels at evoking emotional responses through audio-visual...
News Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Soundtrack Has Original Composer Stewart Copeland's Blessing
Plus, a snippet of new footage
For many fans of the little purple dragon, a big part of what makes his PSone outings so special is the whimsical soundtrack, composed by Stewart Copeland. The musician, most famous for providing drums for The Police, has been helping out Toys for Bob during the development of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, consulting on...
News Limbo and Inside Dev's Next Game Is Much More Open
Heading outside
Indie developer Playdead has only released two games: Limbo and Inside. Both are bleak, fairly short 2D adventures, and they're both brilliant. We know the studio's next game is in production, but other than it having more of a sci-fi slant than its predecessors, we've heard very little about it. However, thanks to Danish multimedia...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Has Timed Exclusive Microtransactions on PS4
For the payers
This is quite a funny story: Sony, as you know, has arranged a seven day exclusivity window for all Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 content, which means that the PlayStation 4 is currently the only console you can buy microtransactions for the first-person shooter. Set to roll out next week on other systems, you can now pony up real cash...
News Just Cause 4, Like Most Games, Has an Expansion Pass
Surprise
Square Enix has got its work cut out selling copies of Just Cause 4, but it’s adding to the challenge by attempting to flog an Expansion Pass on top. The post-release content – divided into three packs – is due out in 2019, and you’ll be able to nab it a la carte or as part of the title’s pricier Deluxe Edition. The press release...
News Battlefield V Trailer Showcases All Multiplayer Maps Available at Launch
Ready the troops
We're steadily marching towards the release of Battlefield V on 20th November, and even though its post launch schedule is far more convoluted than it should be, it's looking like another strong multiplayer-centric shooter from DICE. A new trailer has been published today, talking through all of the multiplayer maps that will be...
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