Guide Jump Force Open Beta Test - Dates, Times, and Characters
When is each play session?
Guide Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
General hints for first time flyers
News PS Plus March 2019 PS4 Games Announced
Two highly rated titles
News - February, 2019
Thursday28th Feb 2019
News PS Plus March 2019 PS4 Games Announced
Two highly rated titles
March 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup has been revealed, but before we go into it, remember that this is the first month in which Sony is ditching PS3 and Vita titles. From this point on, only PS4 games will be added as freebies on PS Plus. Well, until the PS5 hits, but you know what we mean. Anyway, March's selection...
Review ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove - Funky Roguelike Revival Is the Same Old Song and Dance
An oldie but goodie
ToeJam & Earl fans will often argue about which of the first two games is better. The first is an isometric roguelike in which you guide the funk loving aliens through randomly generated levels looking for pieces of their crashed ship, using presents to temporarily imbue them with power-ups. The second sees the double act...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for March 2019?
Plus or minus?
March 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup has been announced, but are you happy with it? To recap, subscribers are getting two highly rated PS4 titles: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, and The Witness. What do you think of the selection? What game are you most looking forward to playing? Vote in our polls, and then feed us your...
News Metro: Exodus PS4 Patch Coming Soon, Aims to Improve Controls and More
Input lag hopefully fixed
Metro: Exodus has a handful of notable issues on PS4, one of the most common complaints being that the controls are rather unresponsive and stiff at times. Some players reckon that input lag is definitely a factor, throwing off aim and giving the game a sluggish feel overall. Thankfully, developer 4A Games is looking to...
News Tekken 7 Patch 2.20 Out Now on PS4 Alongside DLC Characters Julia and Negan
Get ready for the next battle
The final big update (supposedly) for Season 2 of Tekken 7 is now live on PS4. Weighing in at around 1.7GB, patch 2.20 adds new stage variants, new music, a "simple select" option when rematching, and an improved warm-up mode for when you're waiting for a scrap. It also fixes a few bugs, apparently, and there's a whole...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Sells Over 10 Million Copies Worldwide in Two Years
A storm is coming
One day, someone will write a textbook about how to successfully launch a new intellectual property, and Horizon: Zero Dawn will be the primary case study. From the minute this game was announced and Aloy was introduced to the world, the enthusiasm was off-the-charts – and developer Guerrilla Games met the hype head-on,...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Version Launches in March on PS4
Free-for-all
Announced back in November of last year, a free-to-play version of Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is heading the PS4. The playable character roster will rotate each week, and you'll be able to play online against other free users as well as those who own the full game. The free version's set to launch on the 12th March, and should be a good...
News There are Now 40 Free Dragon Quest XI Avatars Available on PS4
Characters, slimes, the lot
Square Enix has just released its last batch of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age avatars on the PlayStation Store, meaning that there are now 40 individual illustrations to choose from. The selection includes main party members, secondary characters, villains, monsters, and, of course, a bunch of different...
News Cyerpunk 2077 Will Show a Glimpse of the Future at E3 2019
Cyber hnngh
Sony’s not going to be at E3 2019, but a certain hotly anticipated role-playing game will be. CD Projekt Red has confirmed on Twitter that its long-awaited sci-fi blockbuster Cyberpunk 2077 will be in attendance at the Los Angeles convention in June – presumably both on the showfloor and as part of Microsoft’s press conference...
News Changes to ANTHEM's Awful Loot System are Incoming
It's a start
An incoming ANTHEM patch is set to make meaningful adjustments to the game's frankly awful loot system. Overall, these changes should make grinding for good gear less tedious. The update, set to go live later today (that's the 28th February, for those reading this down the line), will apparently remove common and uncommon loot drops if...
News We'll Get Our First Look at Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order in April
Will the stars align?
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order may not have had the most exciting of reveals, but it certainly sounds like an interesting project. Playing as a Jedi in the dark time between episodes III and IV, this action adventure title from Respawn Entertainment sounds like it could have potential. It'll certainly be one to keep an eye out...
Site News Push Square Is Now Ten Years Old (We Think)
Remembering a decade of (mostly) outstanding PlayStation coverage
Every good story starts with a eureka moment! My fledgling music career had fizzled out before I’d even had chance to finish my mathrock cover of Bump in the Night, and a bright-eyed Sammy Barker – then with much better, much blonder hair – decided to do something new. I’d...
News Judgment Sounds Like a Superb Return to Kamurocho, According to First English Previews
SEGA's onto another winner
A handful of previews for the English version of Judgment are in, and all of them seem very positive. For those totally out of the loop, Judgment -- titled Judge Eyes in Japan -- is something of a Yakuza spin-off. It takes place in the same fictional red light district of Kamurocho, but doesn't have direct ties to the...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence's PS4 Story Trailer Is Très Bon
Magnifique
There’s someone at Focus Home Interactive who has the same taste as your humble host, because this author would have greenlit projects like Vampyr, The Council, and, of course, A Plague Tale: Innocence. Developed by Asobo Studio, the story-driven title intends to unravel the yarn of Amicia and her sibling Hugo, who are on the run from...
News Devil May Cry's Final Cinematic Trailer Is Sheer Spectacle, If a Bit Spoilery
You've been warned
The final trailer ahead of Devil May Cry 5's launch on the 8th March is about as dramatic as they come, and it's chock full of crazy imagery, ridiculous demons, and everything else that you'd expect of the franchise. The game's clearly a visual delight, but at this point we just want to get our hands on it. Having said all that,...
Wednesday27th Feb 2019
News The Division 2's Year 1 Content Is Free, But the Season Pass Supposedly Lets You Get It Early
Early access freebies
We may now know what the point of The Division 2 having a season pass is. Since the game was announced, Ubisoft has been reiterating that the first year of additional content will be totally free for all players. With this in mind, the existence of a season pass has seemed strange. If everything's free, why buy a season pass?...
Review Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered - An Explosive Remake of a Modern Classic
Slick as Soap
Republished on Wednesday 27th February 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. When you boot up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered's multiplayer, it greets you with a message welcoming you back to the "seminal" first-person...
Review The Witness - Jonathan Blow's Latest Is an Essential PS4 Puzzler
Myst the embargo
Republished on Wednesday 27th February 2019: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Jonathan Blow has, with help from his colleagues at Thekla Inc, finally released his follow-up to Braid, after spending the better half of a decade...
News Japanese Sales Charts: ANTHEM Flies into First Place on PS4
Singing from the top
Reported earlier this week, ANTHEM topped the latest UK charts, but its numbers were apparently rather low, meaning that many are expecting it to drop like a rock. Funnily enough, it looks like the same thing could be happening in Japan, where BioWare's sci-fi shooter flew straight to the top of the pile on PS4. ANTHEM managed...
News Trails of Cold Steel Finally Arrives on Western PS4s This March
Class is almost in session
Japanese RPG fans rejoice, for Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel finally has a Western release date on PS4. This confirmation has been a long time coming, with various online retailers having had the game marked down as a February release since the end of last year. The bad news is that no, it's not coming this month...
News Wait, Overkill's The Walking Dead Actually Is Cancelled on PS4
It's over
Well, this has been an eventful month or so for Overkill's The Walking Dead. The future of the co-op shooter set within the popular zombie franchise has been uncertain for a while; the PC release was met with poor sales and a critical panning, leading to the delay of the console versions. You may also remember last week, when Sony began
News THQ Nordic Did Something Crazy, And It Didn't Involve an Acquisition
Publisher hosts AMA on site banned from Google
Just when you thought the games industry couldn’t possibly get any dumber, THQ Nordic hosted an AMA (or Ask Me Anything) on infamous website 8chan. For those of you who don’t know, the site’s “infamous” because it’s been delisted by Google due to its suspected inclusion of child pornography...
News The New Samurai Shodown Slashes onto PS4 This Summer, Gets a Fresh Trailer
That's the spirit
The release window for the new Samurai Shodown game coming to PS4 just got a little less vague. The title is now due to arrive in "early Summer", and it's getting a simultaneous worldwide launch. What's more, SNK's released a new gameplay trailer. It's a short one, clocking in at just under a minute, but it gives you some idea of...
News PUBG Celebrates Horizon: Zero Dawn's Second Anniversary with Skins
Total Eclipse of the heart
Horizon: Zero Dawn is fast approaching its second anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is adding a bunch of new content based on Guerrilla Games’ iconic open world game. Starting from 5th March through 5th April, you’ll be able to unlock the following content in Bluehole’s...
News Resident Evil 2 Shuffles Over 4 Million Copies Shipped
Making a killing
The recent Resident Evil 2 remake has been a bit of a home run, hasn't it? The PlayStation 4 retelling of Capcom's beloved PSone horror title is a great reimagining for a modern audience, and it's been heaped with deserved praise from more or less everyone. It seems to be selling well too -- the publisher announced last month that...
News Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Will See You in Court on 9th April
Release date confirmed
Capcom's courtroom adventure games are heading to PS4 in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy -- the first time the series has appeared on PlayStation. Recently, the game launched in Japan, and we also got a look at the collection's trophy list, which hinted at a western release not too far away. As it turns out, the trilogy...
News Upcoming Fighters Mortal Kombat 11 and Samurai Shodown Make the Cut for Evo 2019
New blood
The official main stage games lineup for Evo 2019 has been announced. This year's event is scheduled for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th August, and as per usual, nine different titles have been chosen. Top players from around the world will be competing in tournaments for the following games: BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Dragon Ball...
News Johnny Cage Does His Own Stunts in His Mortal Kombat 11 Reveal Trailer
Lights, camera, action
Yes, one of the most popular characters in the series is returning to the spotlight in Mortal Kombat 11. As if there was any doubt, Johnny Cage has been officially revealed for the upcoming brutal fighting game. He's been a part of the roster since the beginning, so his appearance is hardly surprising, but it's still nice to...
Tuesday26th Feb 2019
Guide Assassin's Creed Odyssey New Game + - How to Start, What Carries Over
A new odyssey
How do you start New Game + in Assassin's Creed Odyssey? What carries over in NG+? In this quick guide, we're going to go over everything that you need to know. How to start New Game + in Assassin's Creed Odyssey Starting NG+ in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is easy enough. Simply load the save that you want to carry over, pause the game,...
News Demon's Souls Remaster Rumours Reignited by One Word from Kotaku Editor Jason Schreier
Does he really know something?
Kotaku's Jason Schreier is a respected member of games media, often breaking news on important issues facing the industry. He's held in high regard and is well connected, and will often comment on rumours he's heard through the grapevine. The popular gaming forum ResetEra recently opened a thread, wishfully hoping for...
Review ANTHEM - Fun Combat Can't Save This Unfinished, Terribly Structured Looter Shooter
Bungle in the jungle
ANTHEM feels like a beta. Despite featuring a full story campaign, the game as a whole feels stunted and unfinished. It feels tired, incohesive, and troubled. We can only assume that something went horribly wrong during its development, because it has all the hallmarks of a project that was gutted before being reworked and badly...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey Patch 1.14 Out Now on PS4, Adds New Game+, Increases Level Cap, More
Patch notes also released
Assassin's Creed Odyssey's substantial February update is finally here, adding New Game+ and much more to the open world title. Patch 1.14 is available to download now on PS4, weighing in at around 5.7GB. The patch notes are huge for this one, so we'll quickly go over the highlights. The aforementioned New Game+ lets you...
News Leisure Suit Larry Will Seemingly Hit on the PS4 Soon
Wet dreams don't dry
Lewd “adult” humour looks like it will be the order of the day, when Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Don’t Dry – yes, that’s really its title – will chat up the PlayStation 4 in the future. The game – already available on the PC – has been rated for release by German classifications board USK, and as we’ve...
News Hitman 2's Opening Level Can Now Be Downloaded for Free on PS4
Hitman 2 Starter Pack available now
There's nothing quite like the Hitman games. Developer IO Interactive has refined the gameplay loop to a tee, its brilliantly open ended murder sandboxes rife with potential. The first PlayStation 4 entry is available now on PS Plus, but before then, the studio was offering up bits of it for free in a bid to get...
Store Update 26th February 2019 (Europe)
The girls are back in town
This is a huge week on the European PlayStation Store, with titles like Dead or Alive 6, DiRT Rally 2.0, and Trials Rising all vying for attention. There’s also the console port of Stellaris to take note of, as well as the arrival of cult classic revival, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove. PS4 Games: Farm...
News House of Ashes Trademarked by Until Dawn Dev Supermassive Games
Is it another Dark Pictures game?
Supermassive Games found success this generation with the release of its narrative horror title, Until Dawn. The well liked PlayStation 4 exclusive featured lots of Quantic Dream-esque branching pathways, leading to multiple different endings depending on who you managed to keep alive in the mountainside cabin...
News The Witcher 3, Gwent, and Thronebreaker Soundtracks Added to Spotify
Witcher business
CD Projekt Red has brought three of its excellent soundtracks to Spotify. Search up the developer's name and you should find a trio of albums: one for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game, and one for the recently released Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. Wild Hunt's soundtrack is a live version, while the...
Monday25th Feb 2019
Talking Point What Free March 2019 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will March 2019's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the March 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the March 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? We’ve entered a brave new world for PS+, as both the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita have now been removed from the service. Aside from an increase in PlayStation 4 cloud storage space, we still...
News Tekken 7 Season 3 Is a Possibility, Says Director Harada
Team's keeping its options open
Tekken 7 is something of a fighting game rarity. The title launched back in 2017 and was immediately popular, but its biggest achievement is how it's actually managed to maintain a lot of its momentum. With a competitive scene that's gone from strength to strength and sales breaking 3 million copies last year, Tekken...
News Red Dead Redemption 2's Soundtrack Finally Set to Release This Spring
Music to our ears
Red Dead Redemption 2 has one of the best soundtracks that we've heard in a long, long time, and it feels like we've been waiting an age for its official standalone release. It's been four months since the game launched, but Rockstar's never had a date nailed down for the music. Thankfully, it looks like the soundtrack is finally...
News ANTHEM Down to £35 in the UK Just Days After Launch
Weekend's over
Despite topping the latest charts, ANTHEM has struggled at retail in the UK. Its initial figures are below even Mass Effect: Andromeda's -- a game that was deemed something of a flop in its time. And now, as if to add insult to injury, Amazon UK has ANTHEM in stock for just £35 on PS4. <products id="9721" style="list"> Seeing...
News First ANTHEM Sales Info Suggests Retail Struggle in the UK
Out of tune
ANTHEM hasn't done too hot in the UK, according to initial sales info from industry analyst Daniel Ahmad, also known as ZhugeEX. We'll have more details soon, once the full UK charts are available, but right now, it doesn't sound good as far as BioWare's latest is concerned. According to Ahmad, ANTHEM only managed to sell around ten...
Review Trials Rising - Addictive Vehicular Platforming with Some Issues
The rise and fall
What do you do when you practically perfect a franchise on your first attempt? That’s the dilemma that Helsinki-based developer RedLynx has faced for some time now, with Trials HD taking the world by storm on Xbox 360. Ten years later, the Finnish firm is still making egregiously addictive vehicular platformers – but how does...
News The Outer Worlds Release Date Seemingly Leaked on Steam Page
Not lightyears away
Obsidian's open world sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds is shaping up nicely, and it's marked for release this year. We're quite looking forward to it, and luckily, it shouldn't be too long before we can all get our hands on this new game from the creators of the original Fallout titles. In fact, according to a now-removed release...
News UK Sales Charts: ANTHEM Is Number One Despite Underwhelming Start
Singing a bum note
In spite of some pretty damning analysis, ANTHEM soared straight to the number one spot in the UK's weekly retail chart. BioWare's looter shooter released to a rather cold reception, and even though it's atop the chart, it appears to have underperformed. The developer's last game, Mass Effect: Andromeda, sold more than double in...
News One Piece: World Seeker Looks a Little Rough in 26 Minutes of Gameplay
Piece of mind
Hmmmm, what do we think of this, then? One Piece: World Seeker has looked reasonably promising in its last few trailers, but the anime-based title's looking a bit rough in this pre-release gameplay footage. Posted online by YouTube user Cerealkillerz this is 26 minutes of uncut open world action. Parts of it look decent enough, like...
Welcome back, agent
Running from the 1st March to the 4th March, The Division 2's open beta should be a good indication of how the finished game's going to turn out when it launches on the 15th March. The closed beta was rather robust and, in our opinion, pretty enjoyable, so it should be worth a download if you're interested. Anyway, Ubisoft's...
News Firewall Zero Hour DLC Pack Brings New Characters and Weapons to PSVR Shooter
Jag and Node join the fight
PlayStation VR exclusive shooter Firewall Zero Hour has been getting a fairly steady flow of DLC since its launch last summer, and the latest pack is about to arrive. Available to purchase from the PlayStation Store tomorrow, the fourth round of DLC for the tactical FPS includes a few interesting additions. As detailed...
Sunday24th Feb 2019
News Gran Turismo Sport Adds More Complimentary Cars on 5th March
Sunday drive
If you haven’t been keeping track, Gran Turismo Sport continues to grow – in fact, it’s recently earned its place at the top of our Best PS4 Racing Games list. Polyphony Digital’s nowhere near done, though, with 5th March bringing another five vehicles to the exclusive racer. As is usually the case, series overlord Kazunori...
Saturday23rd Feb 2019
News Mystery Bethesda Game Suddenly Up for Pre-Order, Placeholder Trailer Looks Like Fallout
Eh?
There's currently a mystery Bethesda title up for pre-order on Amazon US, as spotted by the eagle-eyed Wario64. It's a full price pre-order at $59, and it's listed for PS4 as well as Xbox One and PC. It has a placeholder date of 31st December 2019. It's already a bit suspicious, but things get even more eyebrow-raising when you watch the...
News ANTHEM's 1.03 Update Promises Fixes and Stability
So they claim
It's safe to say that ANTHEM is running much better than it did during its VIP demo and open beta phases, but the final product still isn't quite up to snuff. To combat that, update 1.03 has just been released on PlayStation 4 and it promises to provide general fixes and improve stability across the experience. Weighing in at just...
News ANTHEM Explains Ways It Will Attempt to Prevent Players from Absconding to The Division 2
BioWare releases roadmap for release
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: ANTHEM isn’t great. It’s not horrendous or anything, it’s just a bitter disappointment when you consider that it’s been in development for eternity at top-tier studio, BioWare. Perhaps worryingly for publisher EA, this was billed as one of its big bets – it’s...
Soapbox ANTHEM's Load Screens are Killing the Game for Me
Time waster
ANTHEM's load screens shouldn't be allowed. It's as simple as that. You get to a point where it starts to feel like you're spending more time look at load screens than you are actually playing the game, and it's beyond frustrating. I've had ANTHEM on PS4 for a couple of days, and it's been a bit of a middling experience so far. After a...
Guide ANTHEM - When Are the Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Resets?
The live side of things
As with any live game, the experience of ANTHEM updates itself on a daily basis. Vendors get a new range of stock for example, while quests may reset themselves in order for you to earn their rewards again. These are the times when you can expect ANTHEM to perform its daily, weekly, and monthly resets. When Are the Daily,...
Poll Have You Bought ANTHEM? What Are Your First Impressions?
Any good?
Well this was an obvious Friday poll, wasn't it? Out today on PlayStation 4, ANTHEM has been met with middling reviews and countless YouTube videos claiming that it's a steaming pile of sh*t. According to some, it's quite possible the worst video game ever made, but hey, we're... Kind of enjoying it so far. It seems okay. But these polls...
Guide ANTHEM Crafting Guide - All Vendor Materials & Prices
Stocking up
If you're low on resources when it comes to crafting materials in ANTHEM, you're going to want to go to the Regulator Store in Fort Tarsis to stock up on supplies. Here are all the vendor materials you'll find and how much Coin it'll cost you. All Crafting Vendor Materials & Prices in ANTHEM: Material Use Price Uncommon...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 260
All together now
It’s a bright and cheerful weekend here in the UK, which means you may want to close the curtains and play some goddamn games. There’s lots to be getting on with this right now: Resident Evil 2 is still relatively new, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is only a month old, and Metro: Exodus released recently. Oh yeah, and there’s a...
Friday22nd Feb 2019
Round Up ANTHEM PS4 Reviews Falter
Middling reception to massive release
ANTHEM’s not off to a particularly impressive start, we’re afraid. We wrote in our pre-release preview that BioWare’s big budget loot shooter needs to be much, much better at launch – and despite the pledge of patches, critics aren’t exactly enamoured with what the
News Grab Something for the Weekend in New EU PlayStation Store Flash Sale
Empty your pockets
In what seems like a new trend for the European PS Store, a weekend sale is on once again. As with last week, we have a fresh batch of discounts that will only be active for a couple of days, which we'll go through here. There aren't too many titles to tempt you this time, but as always, there are one or two decent deals to...
Guide ANTHEM - How to Switch Weapons on PS4
That square button
How do you switch between your weapons on ANTHEM? You can hold two weapons at any one time, but the game doesn't make it incredibly obvious how to switch between them. Worry no longer, though, we have the answer. How to Switch Between Weapons on ANTHEM on PS4: Once you have unlocked the ability to carry a second weapon and have...
News PS5 Backwards Compatibility Speculation Begins Again as Sony Files Another Patent
Cerny's back for more
Sony has filed another patent for a backwards compatibility system, in theory allowing the inevitable PS5 to play games from previous console generations. At the beginning of the month, a patent registered under Mark Cerny's name was discovered, supposedly pointing to a method of backwards compatibility that would, again, in...
Guide How Long Does ANTHEM Take to Beat?
How long is ANTHEM's story?
How long is ANTHEM's campaign? How many hours does it take to beat the game? In this guide, we're going to quickly go over how big ANTHEM is, and roughly how many hours you'll have to spend with it if you want to see the story credits roll. How long does ANTHEM take to beat? ANTHEM's length is going to vary depending on...
Hands On How Well Does ANTHEM Run on PS4 and PS4 Pro?
Better than the demos, at least
After roughly one week of early access on other platforms, ANTHEM is finally out on PS4. We've already put a number of hours into the game, mostly so that we can determine how well it runs on Sony's system. You see, ANTHEM hasn't been doing too hot on PC and Xbox. Technical issues have been present since the demos...
Guide ANTHEM - When Do You Unlock the Other Javelins?
Getting the team together
You'll be able to play as every Javelin as you progress through the story in ANTHEM, but when do you unlock them? We're on hand to tell you when further Javelins can be unlocked. When Do You Unlock the Other Javelins in ANTHEM?: You'll automatically play as the Ranger during the prologue mission, but after that, you can...
News Fallout 76 Outlines Big Plans for 2019, But We Think Bethesda Should Fix the Game on PS4 First
Priorities
We went back to Fallout 76 not too long ago just to see how it was holding up, and do you know what we found? Yep, it's still a technical mess on PS4. As the game's latest press release states, the title is now 100 days old, and it remains an immensely buggy, and in some cases borderline broken open world title on Sony's system. It wasn't...
The game... Is fun
Reggie Fils-Aimé, one of the most well known figures in modern gaming, has announced his retirement. Reggie has been at Nintendo since 2003, working his way up to the position of President of Nintendo of America. He may be leaving, but we'll always remember the memes. Jokes aside, Reggie has long been an inspiration to just...
Guide ANTHEM Combos - How Do Ability Combos Work?
What are primers and detonators?
ANTHEM's ability combo system is one of the best things about its combat. By hitting enemies with one ability after another, you can create elemental explosions that deal extra damage. Combos are essential on harder difficulties, especially if you want to take down tougher enemies that have a lot of health. But how...
Guide ANTHEM - What Can You Play Before Fully Downloading the Game?
For the eager folk
Thanks to the PS4's neat trick whereby you can start playing a game before it has fully finished downloading and installing, you can get a taste of what's to come in ANTHEM early. But what can you sample before you've got the entire game stored on your hard drive? We're on hand to tell you. What Can You Play Before Fully...
Random This Granddad Might Be Better At Apex Legends Than You
The elderly fight back
Apex Legends has quite clearly taken the world by storm, to the point where even the older generation is getting in on the action. From Twitch user GrndPaGaming, check out the clip above as the older gentleman manages to wipe an entire squad with the use of the Triple Take sniper rifle. He even has time to revive his teammate...
News PlayStation Is Hosting a Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Event in Japan Next Month
Including a live stream
FromSoftware's upcoming action title Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice releases on 22nd March, and with just a few weeks to go, it's about time to start up the old marketing machine. We've seen a few trailers and snippets of gameplay here and there, but it's about time for some new stuff to emerge. We imagine Activision will push out...
Guide ANTHEM - All Vendor Locations & Roles
The who's who of Fort Tarsis
What does each vendor in ANTHEM have to offer? And where on the map are they? While the in-game map may offer some help when it comes to what's what, we've got some information that may help you in your travels. Here's the location of every vendor in Fort Tarsis and what their roles are. All Vendor Locations &...
Guide ANTHEM Coin - How to Get Coin
Which activities reward Coin?
How do you get Coin in ANTHEM? Coin is the game's main currency, and you use it to buy cosmetic items like Javelin skins, paints, material textures, and emotes. Unlike Shards, the game's premium currency that can be bought with real money, Coin is earned in-game, and it's fairly easy to come across if you know how to...
Soapbox Why Early Access Is Ideal for Dreams
Sammy's in dreamland
I’m going to be honest with you: I’d already heard that Dreams was going to launch in Early Access, so I’ve had a little longer than everyone else to wrap my head around the idea. It’s been fascinating waiting for the official confirmation, as I’d been curious how Media Molecule would roll out the news, and more...
News Another New Track and Song Revealed for Team Sonic Racing
Frozen Junkyard
By the time Team Sonic Racing makes it out on 21st May, we're all going to be experts on the game's soundtrack. SEGA has slowly been releasing new music from the upcoming co-op kart racer for a while now, and the latest is for a new track called Frozen Junkyard. "In the new track, 'Frozen Junkyard', Sonic and friends will race...
Guide ANTHEM - How to Play On Your Own
For the single players
ANTHEM was always billed as an online multiplayer experience where teams of four can get together and take on the toughest PvE tests there is to offer. However, you can play every piece of content the game has to offer on your own. Here's how. How to Play ANTHEM on Your Own: Once you've headed to the expedition screen as...
News You'll Want to Investigate This New Trailer for The Occupation on PS4
It's a scandal
The Occupation is due for release on PS4 at the beginning of March, and it's looks like an intriguing title to say the least. Playing as an investigative journalist, you're tasked with uncovering the truth behind a controversial new act that's being put in place by the UK government. The fixed time hook is what makes the game...
Thursday21st Feb 2019
The prettiest PlayStation 4 Pro picks
What are the best PS4 Pro games to take advantage of your spangly new 4K television? It’s been a few years since Sony launched its supercharged system, and there are a huge selection of games that take full advantage of its additional horsepower. In this article we’re going to list off the best PS4 Pro games...
Guide Is Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Like Dark Souls?
How it differs, and how it stays the same
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is the next project by the excellent FromSoftware, a studio you'll know quite intimately from your time spent dying repeatedly in Dark Souls or Bloodborne. You might have noticed we said 'project' rather than 'action RPG' – that was on purpose, because Sekiro isn't exactly an...
News PlayStation Plus Members Score Exclusive Loot Pack for Apex Legends on PS4
Look the part
As the popular Apex Legends is a free-to-play title, you don't need PlayStation Plus in order to play it online with your chums. However, if you're a big fan of the battle royale shooter, you may be interested to learn that there's a new and exclusive pack of cosmetic items that only members of Sony's premium service have access to...
News Atlus Survey Asks About Persona, Catherine, Dragon's Crown, Remakes, Remasters, and Sequels
We'll take all of them
Atlus has released a rather large player survey that asks a whole load of questions about its games. From Persona and Catherine to Dragon's Crown and Odin Sphere, the survey queries fans on things like potential sequels, remakes, remasters, ports, and just about everything else that you can think of. Of course, surveys like...
News Former EA Boss Details New Studio, Gives Early Look at Co-Op, Free-to-Play Sci-Fi Title
Embark on something new
Patrick Söderlund, former EA executive who left the publisher last year, has dropped some details on what he's doing right now -- and they make for quite an interesting read. Upon leaving his position at EA, Söderlund created a new studio based in Stockholm, Sweden. The developer is named Embark, and since its inception...
News The Division 2 Details Its Hopefully Hefty Endgame Content
Raids, specialisations, and more
Looter shooters are all the rage right now with ANTHEM dropping imminently and The Division 2 due out next month, and so 'endgame' is a word that we're hearing more and more often. What's there to do after you've finished the main story? What's going to keep me playing for hundreds of hours? How good is the grind?...
News Sony Gifts The Order: 1886 Developer a Replica Tesla Rifle from the Game
Zap
Here's a cool little story for your: Sony, specifically Sony Santa Monica, has gifted The Order: 1886 developer Ready At Dawn a replica Arc Rifle. The weapon, designed by Nikola Tesla, appears in the aforementioned game, and it's been faithfully recreated here, complete with an in-universe display case. Of course, this act of kindness from...
News THQ Nordic's Studio and IP Buying Spree Won't Be Slowing Down any Time Soon
Publisher raises huge money for future acquisitions
Nordic Games merged with THQ in 2013 as a result of a mass buyout of the deceased publisher and its games, and the company has gone from strength to strength ever since. Over the years, it's slowly been amassing an enormous catalogue of intellectual properties and development teams, but the...
News Overkill's The Walking Dead Not Cancelled on PS4, Just 'Postponed'
Not dead yet
There was a rumour going around earlier in the week that Overkill's The Walking Dead had been cancelled on consoles. The shooter released on PC at the back end of last year, but it was largely hammered by both players and critics. Because of this, it was delayed indefinitely on PS4. However, publisher 505 Games says that it's still...
News Deltarune Chapter 1 Comes to PS4 on 28th February
Release date confirmed
Last week, it was announced that Toby Fox's follow-up to Undertale - or at least the beginning of it - will be making its way to PlayStation 4. Deltarune is currently in development, but the first chapter of was released for free on PC last year, and it's now console bound. What we didn't know was exactly when it would arrive...
Wednesday20th Feb 2019
News Bandai Namco PS4 Titles Discounted in New US PlayStation Store Sale
Hope you like anime
Yet another sale has struck the North American PlayStation Store, and this time, the focus is on Japanese publisher Bandai Namco. A selection of games from its PlayStation 4 catalogue are going cheap, and if you're into your Dragon Balls and your Narutos, there's plenty to see here. Highlights of the new sale include Dragon Ball...
Soapbox Crackdown 3 Is Proof That Microsoft Is Still Playing Catch-Up to Sony
Liam questions what Microsoft does with its time
My Xbox One rarely sees the light of day, but since its release last week, I've been playing Crackdown 3. It's dumb, mindless fun that doesn't move the needle in the slightest. Announced nearly five years ago, it needed to be more than that for Microsoft, though – a company in dire need of something...
News A New Gun Is Coming to Apex Legends Today and Everyone's Excited
Cause some havoc
Apex Legends has grown to pretty extreme popularity in record time. The free-to-play battle royale shooter has only been available for a couple of weeks, and it's played by tens of millions of people. As with any in-vogue title like this, the smallest of updates will undoubtedly grab the attention of fans, and it certainly has with...
News Dreams Will Be Entering Early Access This Spring on PS4
Keep the dream alive
Media Molecule has announced that its long-awaited PlayStation 4 exclusive create-'em-up Dreams will be going into Early Access. This comes via a lengthy post on the PlayStation Blog, where studio head Siobhan Reddy explains the developer's reasoning behind the unconventional early release. In a nutshell, Media Molecule decided...
News Get Discounts on Ubisoft Games and Much More in New EU PlayStation Store Sales
Everything must go
Sony, come on. It's great that the PlayStation Store in both Europe and North America has constant sales and offers, but we're all going to wind up broke. The platform holder has announced a swathe of new offers on the European Store, including a Ubisoft-specific sale as well as a 'Games Under €20' offer for, well, everything...
News Japanese Sales Charts: A Big Week for PS4 Sees Jump Force, Catherine, and More Break Top 10
But PS4 hardware stays the same
It's been a busy week in Japan as far as new releases on PS4 are concerned. Jump Force (perhaps unsurprisingly) topped the software charts, moving a decent 77,000 copies. Not too far behind in second place was Catherine: Full Body with 52,000 copies. The Vita version of Full Body didn't quite make the top ten, but it...
News Days Gone PS4 Press Tour Goes on the Road
Here today, gone tomorrow
Sony’s generally been very good this generation at taking its titles on tour just prior to release, and Days Gone is the latest PlayStation 4 exclusive to get a global blowout. All around the world, the platform holder is hosting events showcasing the Bend developed open worlder, with critics able to get hands on with the...
Rumour Overkill's The Walking Dead Seemingly Cancelled on PS4
Fans receive refunds
Overkill's The Walking Dead was panned by many when it launched on PC late last year, and then, following the criticism, the console version received an indefinite delay in January. We've heard nothing of the shooter since, but this latest bit of speculation suggests that things aren't going well. A Reddit user sparked things...
News January 2019 NPD: Kingdom Hearts III, Resident Evil 2 Top Sales Charts
But industry down 19 per cent year-over-year
The first NPD result of the year is in, and the industry slipped to a 19 per cent year-over-year decline in the United States – despite titles like Kingdom Hearts III and Resident Evil 2 putting in a decent performance. The drop can be directly attributed to slipping hardware and software sales, as...
News PS4 Hack and Slasher Fate/Extella Link Launches Next Month in the West
Release date confirmed
Fate/Extella Link, the Fate-based hack and slash action sequel to the rather good Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, finally has a Western release date. Confirmation has been a long time coming, but the good news is that it's not very far away at all. The title launches one month from now in North America, on the 19th March...
News Police Adventure Game Beat Cop Writes PS4 a Ticket on 5th March 2019
Beat it
Small publisher 11 Bit Studios has announced it's bringing the well-received arrest-'em-up Beat Cop to PlayStation 4. This title looks like it takes some inspiration from Papers, Please -- you'll be working a regular beat on one New York City street, writing tickets, making arrests, and investigating nefarious goings-on. It seems relatively...
Tuesday19th Feb 2019
News New Apex Legends PS4 Patch 1.04 Fixes Crash Issues and Other Bugs
Legendary
The massively popular free-to-play shooter Apex Legends has been an undeniable success, but as with any game, it's not without its share of problems. Respawn Entertainment has been pretty quick to resolve any issues, though, and it's just pushed out a new patch on PlayStation 4 to remedy some known bugs. The update takes the game to...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey New Game Plus Arrives Next Week with Big February Patch
Finally
Replying to a fan on Twitter, Ubisoft has confirmed that the big February update for Assassin's Creed Odyssey will be arriving not this week, but next. There was some speculation that the next patch would release the week starting 18th February, but it ain't happening. The week starting 25th February is the one that you want to mark on your...
Review Steins;Gate Elite - The Greatest Visual Novel Just Got Even Better
El Psy Kongroo
What would you do if you had the ability to send text messages back in time? Maybe you’d send yourself the answers to a test at school, or maybe even the winning lottery numbers. If you knew what the future held then there are loads of little things you could do to improve your life. It all seems fairly harmless as well, right? But...
News Rocket League's Friends Update Allows You to Create Cross-Platform Parties
Everyone's invited
Last month, Rocket League joined Fortnite as one of PlayStation 4's only games to support cross-console compatibility. Psyonix's evergreen arcade game has featured cross-platform play from the beginning between PS4 and PC, but now, players on any system can play together. With this new game update, it'll also be much easier to do...
News Hold It! Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Trophy List Appears Online
Seems like an open and shut case
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy brings the first three titles to PlayStation 4 in the spring, meaning the trophies were bound to appear sooner or later. A couple of days ahead of the Japanese release, we have the full list of trinkets you'll be able to earn in the courtroom, and it looks like they'll be pretty...
News Pour One Out for the PS Vita! Production to End in Japan Soon
The end is nigh
Sony already announced last year that it will end production of physical PlayStation Vita cartridges by 31st March, and now it looks like it’s done building the hardware – even in its native Japan, where the device has lived a slightly longer life than the rest of the world. On the official Japanese PlayStation website, it...
News Haven Is a Stylish Co-Op-Enabled PS4 RPG From the Developers of Furi
Love is in the air
It may not have been perfect, but Furi is an indie game that's certainly stuck with us. The unique visual style and the amazing soundtrack created a memorable experience, and now, developer The Game Bakers is back with its next project. Haven immediately hits with a strong pitch accompanied by a the lovely little trailer that...
News Gaming's Greatest Villain, Lan Di, Looks Tough in Shenmue III
For the last time, where is the mirror?
He’s appeared in, like, three scenes, but there’s no doubt Lan Di is one of gaming’s greatest villains. After ruthlessly murdering Iwao Hazuki in the opening scene of Shenmue, protagonist Ryo has been in search of revenge ever since. He’ll come one step closer in long-awaited sequel Shenmue III, and we...
News Massive ANTHEM Day One Patch Should Smooth Out the Game for Its PS4 Launch
Hooray
ANTHEM's in a bit of a rough state right now on PC and Xbox. Based on what we've heard and read, it's not outright broken or anything, but the early access build could certainly use some work in key areas. Fortunately, by the time it launches on PS4 later this week, things should be quite a bit smoother. The game's getting a rather huge day...
News Operation Grand Heist Brings New Modes, Maps, and Much More to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Starts today on PS4
Treyarch has unveiled the latest season of content coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and it looks jam packed with goodies for the popular shooter. It's called Operation Grand Heist, and will add lots of new features to regular multiplayer, Blackout, and Zombies between now and April. Multiplayer will be getting a new...
News One Piece: World Seeker Has a Karma System and Character Relationships
A pirate's life
We're not expecting One Piece: World Seeker to be a massively in-depth open world RPG, but it does sound like it's taking a few small steps towards building a more complex adventure. Through the game's latest trailer, it's confirmed that the title will have a "karma system", allowing Luffy to build a reputation as he goes about his...
Store Update 19th February 2019 (Europe)
This is the ANTHEM
There’s only one game on the European PlayStation Store that’s going to dominate headlines this week, isn’t there? ANTHEM. Despite being available on Xbox One and PC in various forms of Early Access, BioWare’s loot shooter will finally rocket drop to the PlayStation 4 this week. It’s joined by the acclaimed DiRT Rally 2...
Monday18th Feb 2019
News Rainbow Six: Siege Is Free with 12 Month PS Plus Subscription for a Limited Time
A deal's a deal
It seems like Ubisoft is really pushing Rainbow Six: Siege at the moment. It's just come out of a free trial weekend, and it's rare the title is out of some kind of offer. Well, as announced today, Sony's bundling the tactical shooter with purchases of a PlayStation Plus 12-month subscription. As stated, you'll get the full game...
Review Far Cry: New Dawn - Yeah, It's Okay
Jesus take the wheel
It's a cliche, but Far Cry: New Dawn is the video game equivalent of popcorn. Bits of it taste great, but most of it is just there to be consumed, free of expectation. You shovel it into your mouth and admittedly it can be difficult to stop until the bag is empty, but you'll barely remember eating it once you've sat down and had...
News Respawn Bans Over 16,000 Cheaters from Apex Legends, Plans to Add In-Game Report Feature
"Cheaters suck"
In an update to fans last week, the developer of the popular new battle royale title Apex Legends told fans its stance on cheaters. Unsurprisingly, Respawn doesn't like them very much, and says it has already banned over 16,000 users found to be fighting dirty. It's unclear how many PlayStation 4 players are guilty of cheating, but...
Soapbox Can We Please Kill Cursors in Console Games?
Sammy's cursing up a storm
I tolerated the cursors in Theme Park and Theme Hospital on the PSone because even as a nipper I knew that these games had been ported from the PC and there was really no other way deliver them on Sony’s grey device. The Horde, too – one of my absolute all-time favourites on the ill-fated Panasonic 3DO – had...
News Monster Hunter: World on PS4 Was Japan's Best Selling Game of 2018
Roarsome
And to think, we were told time and time again that Monster Hunter was doomed as soon as it 'betrayed' its handheld fans. Launching back in January last year, Monster Hunter: World went on to become Capcom's best selling game ever, which, even after writing that numerous times over the last 12 months, is a stat that still beggars belief...
News Chinese RPG Sword & Fairy 6 Heads West on PS4 This April
The more the merrier
We don't often get a chance to sample Chinese-developed games here in the West, and so Sword & Fairy 6 has caught our eye. The latest instalment in what is apparently a very popular role-playing series in China, Sword & Fairy 6 promises a fantastical story based in Chinese mythology, and a battle system that blends a bit...
News UK Sales Charts: Far Cry: New Dawn Takes the Lead Despite a Disappointing Debut
Beats out Metro: Exodus
Last week saw the arrival of a few new games, but it's Far Cry: New Dawn that takes the top spot at UK retail. The series has always sold well, and Far Cry 5 was one of last year's best selling games overall. However, despite debuting at number one, New Dawn's opening week was dramatically down on the previous title, selling...
Sunday17th Feb 2019
News Spider-Man PS4 Platinum Trophy Achievers Rewarded with Free Avatar
Got 'em, Tiger
Did you get the Platinum Trophy in Marvel’s Spider-Man at all? If so, then you may want to check your inbox for a free avatar, as Sony’s seemingly sending out complimentary profile pictures to anyone who obtained 100 per cent in Insomniac Games’ open world superhero smash hit. It’s unclear which regions are being rewarded with...
Let it rest
When did Final Fantasy XV come out again? It feels like an eternity ago! Square Enix is still busy beavering away on expansion packs for the role-playing game, however – although Episode Ardyn will be its last. You may recall that the publisher had several other packs in the pipeline, but they were scrapped when
Evo Japan has a new champion
Arslan_Ash, a relatively unknown Kazumi player from Pakistan, just won the Tekken 7 tournament at Evo Japan 2019. The event welcomed many of the game's very best players from all over the world, but none of them could stand in Arslan's way as he dismantled the competition. Arslan popped up on the global Tekken scene...
News Julia Joins Tekken 7 Alongside The Walking Dead's Negan Later This Month
Old and new
The final two DLC characters included in Tekken 7's second season pass are arriving before the month is out. Both returning fighter Julia Chan and guest lunatic Negan -- yes, the guy from The Walking Dead -- are releasing on the 28th February. During Evo Japan, where the release date was announced, Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada said...
News Mortal Kombat 11's Jade Is Spinning Plates in Reveal Trailer
And by plates we mean bodies
Mortal Kombat 11 looks so damn good, doesn’t it? With the release little over two months away, developer NetherRealm Studios is rapidly revealing the release’s roster, and the latest returning character in the limelight is Mortal Kombat 2’s iconic green gal, Jade. Here we see her unload on her opponents using her...
Saturday16th Feb 2019
DLC Review Resident Evil 2's The Ghost Survivors Brings the Toughest Tests Yet to Raccoon City
Brutal difficulty and little story
It's hard to argue with free, but is this really the type of content we were hoping for from Resident Evil 2 post-launch? The Ghost Survivors was pitched as three non-canon 'what if' scenarios that focused on characters we've never had the chance to play as before, but in practice, they're really anything but. No...
News Amy Returns as Next DLC Character in SoulCalibur VI
Little lady
Amy, the foster daughter of Raphael, is returning to SoulCalibur as the next DLC character for SoulCalibur VI. She's appeared throughout the series in various forms -- some of them non-playable -- but she's looking deadly in the trailer that we've embedded above. Amy doesn't have a release date yet, but we can't imagine that she's too...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 259
The big weekend
The weekend has arrived once more, which means it’s time to leave your troubles at the door and play some games. Hopefully! There have been lots of new releases lately so you should have no shortage of things to play – here’s everything that’s keeping us busy. Stephen Tailby, Senior Staff Writer: I’m going to be getting...
Friday15th Feb 2019
News New Sale on US PlayStation Store Offers Discounts on Critically Acclaimed Games
And some that aren't
Is there a game adored by critics that you've yet to try for yourself? This new sale on the North American PS Store focuses on some of PlayStation 4's best games, and there's a whole bunch of titles that are worthy of your attention. There are also a few that you can safely ignore, but we won't go into that. The deal, which...
News Weekend Flash Sale Hits EU PlayStation Store
Plus discounts on LEGO games
Flash sales occur on the US PlayStation Store fairly frequently, but it's less common on the European side. This weekend is different, however, as Sony offers up some discounts on a handful of games until Monday 18th February. There isn't a huge number of titles in this offer, but there are some solid inclusions, such...
News Sony Didn't Forget the PS3 on Valentine's Day as System Gets New Firmware Update
Old flame
Has Sony still got the hots for the PS3? Probably not, but the system, now over a decade old, did get a new firmware update on Valentine's Day. Yep, it's still kicking. Firmware 4.84 offers... You guessed it: improved system performance. Not the best Valentine's Day gift, but at least it hasn't been forgotten. It does lead us to wonder,...
Guide Metro Exodus - What Difficulty Modes Are There?
Testing your wits
Previous games in the series, Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, were famed for their brutal difficulty when you cranked things up on harder modes. The Ranger mode has been synonymous with the franchise, and it makes a return in its third instalment. Here are the difficulty modes included in Metro: Exodus. What Difficulty Modes Are...
News Will Dragon Quest XI on PS4 Get the New Nintendo Switch Content? Square Enix Hasn't Decided Yet
You know you want to
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year as a definitive edition. It's going to have a healthy amount of new content, including a fully orchestral soundtrack, and brand new side stories for each main party member. When all of this stuff was announced, we couldn't help but wonder...
Review Jump Force - What the Hell Did They Do to Goku?
Go ahead and jump
We've played some ugly anime games in our time, but there's a special place in art style hell for Jump Force. What should be a grand celebration of all things Jump, this crossover fighter is loathsome in its portrayal of the awesome manga and anime heroes that make up its character roster. Jump Force opts for a "realistic" visual...
News Japanese Dead or Alive 6 Stream Axed After Things Got a Bit Too Sexually Suggestive
Careful now
Ahead of its release next month, Dead or Alive 6 showed its face at Evo Japan as part of a promotional slot. The whole thing (or thereabouts) was streamed live on Twitch, with a sizeable audience watching on as things got a little steamy. For those out of the loop, Evo Japan is basically the Japanese version of Evo -- the world's...
News ANTHEM Early Access Immediately Hit with Widespread Connection Issues
Bodes well for PS4 release next week
ANTHEM is available to play right now on PC and Xbox One, but only with EA's early access mumbo jumbo. Or at least, it would be, if it wasn't already plagued by connection issues. The web is currently rampant with complaints, forcing EA's official help accounts on social media to say that it's aware of the...
News The Ghost Survivors Free Update for Resident Evil 2 Is Available Now on PS4
Zombies, zombies everywhere
Capcom has today released The Ghost Survivors, a free update to its excellent Resident Evil 2 remake. It introduces three brand new scenarios starring some of the main game's minor characters, exploring "what if" storylines that introduce new challenges. The publisher has released a new trailer for the complimentary...
Poll Do You Think Sony Is Telling the Truth About Cross-Play?
Open the gates
Ah, cross-play. Everyone's favourite subject just got unearthed from its still-warm grave earlier this week, when Sony basically came out and said that despite popular belief, developers are free to request cross-play functionality for their games. This was in response to a number of studios supposedly calling Sony out on its...
Review Eden-Tomorrow - Lousy Gameplay Drags Down a Noteworthy Narrative
Just thinkin' about tomorrow
If it’s not an online focused multiplayer title, chances are the next PlayStation VR game you play is one that promises mystery, suspense, and intrigue as you explore a hostile alien world. They seem to be all the rage nowadays despite their questionable quality, and Eden-Tomorrow is no different. From developer Soul...
News Ubisoft Will Release Three or Four Major Games Before March 2020
Keep 'em coming
Ubisoft is obviously a massive player in the video game business, but we'd argue it's one of the publishers that's really improved over the course of this generation. Watch Dogs 2, Assassin's Creed Origins, and Far Cry 5 were all well received, pushing their respective franchises in different directions or to new heights. That looks...
News Dead or Alive 6 Demo Coming Soon, Mai From King of Fighters Returns as DLC Again
Season pass also confirmed
Dead or Alive 6 will be getting a 'Deluxe Demo', Koei Tecmo has confirmed. It'll feature online battles, training modes, combo challenges, and a brief look at the game's story. It'll also include all 24 playable characters, so more hardcore fans of the series may appreciate the opportunity to test out their favourite...
News Jump Force Load Time Improvements Promised in Upcoming Patch
Plus the option to skip cutscenes
The load times in Jump Force aren't good. You're booted to a rather lengthy load screen every time the game switches to a fight, or even a new cutscene. It all gets a bit tedious when you just want to blitz the title's story missions, but at least Bandai Namco is taking feedback on board. The publisher has hinted...
News Pode Looks Like an Adorable Co-Op Adventure Coming to PS4
Rock star
Cutesy puzzle platformers are a dime a dozen these days thanks to the rise of indie games, but there's a simplicity to Pode that we appreciate. The game is coming to PlayStation 4, and going by this trailer, it looks rather lovely. Playable either alone or in co-op, the game sees a star named Glo fall to earth, but a friendly rock named...
Thursday14th Feb 2019
Feature Which of PlayStation's Lonely Hearts Are Looking for Love?
Meet your match
Where PlayStation protagonists fall in love. Start dating with Push My Square today.: We know that being a PlayStation hero is hard. That's why we created Push My Square – a vibrant community in which video game stars of all shapes and sizes can find the partner of their dreams. Since the company's inception in 1994, we've...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Kingdom Hearts 3 and Resident Evil 2 Drop Off the Top
A gradual decline
It's been another slow week for software sales in Japan, as Kingdom Hearts III and Resident Evil 2 have taken an inevitable tumble off the top after two weeks of reigning supreme. The former fell from first into second, while the latter dropped from second to fourth. No new releases knocked them off, either -- it's just a case of...
A mercenary's work is never done
Ubisoft's support for Assassin's Creed Odyssey has been nothing short of phenomenal, and it's not stopping any time soon. The company has outlined what you can expect from the game in February, and honestly, it's sounding like a much bigger update than we were anticipating. The highlights include the arrival of the...
News No, Tetris 99 Isn't Available on PSP
Or any other PlayStation platform
One of the most surprising announcements to come out of last night's Nintendo Direct was for a brand new free-to-play Tetris title. It's called Tetris 99, and pits 99 online players against each other in a battle royale style free for all. It sounds bonkers, and it kind of is, but it genuinely looks like a great...
News Catherine: Full Body Hits On PS4 in September, Special Edition Revealed
Counting sheep
Today sees the launch of Catherine: Full Body in Japan, but when is it coming out in the west? The release date for the souped up version of the fruity 2011 adventure has finally been announced: the game will arrive locally on 3rd September 2019. The date is shown at the end of this brand new trailer. Also shown off is the Heart's...
News Undertale Follow-Up Deltarune Chapter 1 Is Coming to PS4
Enter the dark world
You may remember at the end of last year, Undertale creator Toby Fox suddenly released the first chapter of Deltarune, a sequel of sorts to the beloved RPG. The free chunk of the game was of course demolished by fans, and without spoiling anything, you should definitely check it out if you enjoyed the unusual 8-bit adventure...
Round Up Jump Force PS4 Reviews Bring the Manga Mash-Up Down to Earth
A hop rather than a leap
The release of Jump Force is just around the corner, but how's the critical reception? This anime brawler brings together a wide range of manga heroes to do battle in climactic clashes, and the reviews have started coming in. While there are a few positive write-ups, the reception is decidedly luke warm, with plenty of...
News Colourful Action RPG Oninaki Announced for PS4
Oni way to go
Square Enix and Tokyo RPG Factory has announced the latest in its line of throwback role-playing game experiences, with the colourful Oninaki. Due out this summer on the PlayStation 4, the release will see you assume the role of a Watcher called Kagachi who must destroy the bonds that tie the Lost to the—oh, who the heck writes this...
Round Up Far Cry: New Dawn PS4 Reviews Reveal a Familiar Adventure with a Few New Tricks
It's a new dawn
The embargo has just been lifted on Far Cry: New Dawn, the nuclear-flavoured sequel to Far Cry 5. The colourful post-apocalypse arrives with a bang, garnering largely positive reviews from all the usual suspects, with some lower scores in the mix too. By the sound of it, New Dawn is mostly business as usual when it comes to this...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Is the Sequel to Team Cherry's Beloved Insect Adventure
A bug's life
Hollow Knight, one of the most acclaimed indie titles in recent years, is getting a full sequel, developer Team Cherry has announced. Named Hollow Knight: Silksong, the game places Hornet in the spotlight in her very own adventure, with a new world to explore and hundreds of new enemies to tackle. "Hollow Knight: Silksong is the epic...
News Neill Blomkamp's ANTHEM Video Conviction Is More of a Trailer Than a Short Film
But it's pretty good
Earlier in the week, you may recall the announcement that EA partnered with sci-fi director Neill Blomkamp to produce what it called a short film based on the upcoming BioWare shooter, ANTHEM. Well, as promised, it premiered earlier today, but anyone expecting anything more than a trailer will probably be disappointed. However,...
News God of War Cleans Up at DICE Awards 2019 with Nine Wins
Platinum trophy
Santa Monica Studio's incredible Norse adventure God of War has done the business at this year's DICE Awards. Last month, the game was nominated for 12 awards, and after the recent ceremony, the PS4 exclusive stomps home carrying nine of them. Among others, it won in Game Design, Art Direction, Story, and Game of the Year. Indie...
News Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Whipped Up for Summer
Symphony of the night
It’s got to be better than Mighty No. 9, right? To be fair, Koji Igarashi’s anticipated Castlevania-inspired spiritual successor Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night may have been conceived during the ill-fated Kickstarter boom, but it’s looking like it’s going to deliver on what fans expected. While we’re not overly...
News Rainbow Six: Siege Celebrates Successful Three Years with Free Weekend on PS4
See what all the fuss is about
The success of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege is pretty staggering. Releasing at the very end of 2015, the tactical shooter has remained popular ever since, and now boasts over 40 million players across platforms. This is largely thanks to Ubisoft's constant updates and a trickle of new content, keeping the experience...
News Classic PS3 Bloom-'Em-Up flower Comes to PC
Bloomin' heck
It looks like Sony is allowing Annapurna Interactive to bring some of the PlayStation 3's more famous indie titles to the PC, with Journey already announced and flower available now. The legendary thatgamecompany exclusive -- which sees you control petals as you restore natural beauty to increasingly polluted scenes -- first launched...
News ChromaGun VR Finally Brings Colour to PSVR This Month
First person puzzler arriving soon
We rather liked ChromaGun when it released on PlayStation 4 back in 2017, but a PlayStation VR version has been on the cards for quite some time. Developer Pixel Maniacs pledged to create a virtual reality version of its Portal-esque puzzle game, complete with Aim Controller support. Fast forward a couple of years,...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Hammers Out a 12th July Release Date
Crafty
Was there an appetite for a Dragon Quest Builders sequel? Square Enix clearly thinks so, as it’s pulled out its wooden hammer and pegged a 12th July release date to Dragon Quest Builders 2 on the PlayStation 4. According to Square Enix, the game “packs in even more content and unlimited building combinations in an all-new original story...
News Harmonix Announces VR Rhythm Shooter Audica
Mic drop
Have you been wondering what Rock Band studio Harmonix has been up to lately? The developer has been awfully quiet for a while, but today it announced its brand new game. It's called Audica, and it's a virtual reality rhythm shooter. Using dual pistols, you'll be firing at various targets in time to the music, and it looks pretty cool...
News Far Cry: New Dawn PS4 Launch Trailer Is Pretty in Pink
All the colours
Far Cry: New Dawn releases tomorrow on PlayStation 4, and according to this new trailer, it's obsessed with the colour pink. Flowers, smoke trails, the sky, weapons, vehicles -- the colour is in every shot in the above video. It's clear that this latest entry in the series won't be taking itself too seriously. We're all for games...
News Trials Rising Open Beta Backflips onto PS4 Next Week
Should be wheelie fun
The Trials games are always good for a laugh, aren't they? Ubisoft's fun 2D stunt racers have more or less perfected the one-more-go formula, and Trials Rising looks to continue that trend in typical style. If you fancy having a go, the latest entry in the series is entering an open beta test on PlayStation 4 next week...
Wednesday13th Feb 2019
Review Metro: Exodus - Technical Limitations Subdue an Otherwise Solid Shooter
Rusty Russia
Metro: Exodus feels like it should be the series’ coming-out party. After two fairly niche releases on the previous generation of consoles, the third instalment is quite clearly positioning itself as the best post-apocalyptic experience from developer 4A Games yet. It’s a grand promise, but the finished product doesn’t manage to...
News Sony: Nintendo's Doing Wonderful Things with the Switch
Platform holder doesn't subscribe to the console war
Shawn Layden may be underfire in the media for his comments on console cross-play this week, but he’s got nothing but good things to say about PlayStation’s competition. Asked about both Microsoft and Nintendo during his DICE keynote, the Worldwide Studios chairman was refreshingly...
Review Conarium - An Atmospheric Lovecraftian Adventure
Spectacles, tentacles, wallet, and watch
Thrusting us tentacle first into the weird and wonderful world of H.P Lovecraft, Zoetrope Interactive has ported its Steam release, Conarium, to PlayStation 4. What might seem at first glance to be a first-person horror game filled with jump scares and hideously graphic gore, a la Outlast, is in fact a more...
News The Price of Survival is Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Latest DLC, Out Now
That's a Lara DLC
Shadow of the Tomb Raider keeps popping back up with its lengthy season pass campaign. We're now onto the fourth DLC pack of the planned seven, titled The Price of Survival. As you may expect, it brings a new challenge tomb - called The Sixth Seal - a new outfit for Lara, and a new weapon to wield. The new Raptor's Eye skill also...
News Don't Expect Diablo 4 This Year, No Big Blizzard Games Coming in 2019
Out in the cold
We pretty much know that Blizzard is hard at work on Diablo 4. Many were expecting an announcement to arrive at last year's BlizzCon, but were left disappointed when a mobile title was revealed instead. Now, it seems as though we won't be getting news of the game any time soon, or any other Blizzard titles for that matter...
News Enormous Lay Offs Leave Hundreds at Activision Blizzard Out of Work
Entire organisation struck
Activision Blizzard has notified hundreds of employees that their services will no longer be required today. The cull is rumoured to affect around eight per cent of the organisation’s enormous 9,600 workforce, so will render hundreds of staffers redundant. The cuts span the entire organisation, including Activision,...
News Dangerous Driving, the New Arcade Racer from Burnout Creators, Smashes onto PS4 in April
Don't forget your seatbelt
Dangerous Driving is the game Three Fields Entertainment has been building up to for some time. The small developer, set up by Burnout creators Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry, has put out a handful of games since its founding a few years ago, all of which evoke a similar attitude to the celebrated arcade racing series. Danger...
News Days Gone's Deacon Remembers His Wedding Day in Dramatic Trailer
Valentine's decay
If there was ever any doubt, this new Days Gone trailer confirms that Sony Bend’s very much making an exclusive PlayStation game. The two minute clip, which has been teased for the past week, shows protagonist Deacon St. John arrive at a rundown church, only to recall his nuptials with his spouse Sarah during happier times. Yes,...
News THQ Nordic Has a Mind Boggling 77 Games in Development
And a whopping 48 are unannounced
Well, here’s a headline we never thought we’d write: THQ Nordic has an incredible 77 games in development. That figure’s accurate as of the end of last year, so is probably even higher now given its recent acquisition of Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios among others. While it’s possible...
News Sony Ghosts Indie Dev Hoping to Port Game to PSVR
Studio close to giving up on PS4 port
There are tens of titles released on the PlayStation Store every single week, so clearly the vast majority of developers are getting through the application process just fine. One studio, however, has taken to Reddit as a last resort after its requests to release a PlayStation VR cooking title have been...
News Call of Duty 2019 to Feature 'Entirely New Campaign' Says Activision
Single player story returns
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 controversially abandoned the traditional structure of the franchise, ditching a single player campaign in favour of an expanded suite of multiplayer options. Ultimately, this was a good decision, with strong sales, critical acclaim, and a well received battle royale experience in Blackout...
News Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Spins Past 10 Million Units Sold
Woah!
If you were wondering why Activision is continuing to remake some classic titles, look no further than the success of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Initially launching with a bang on PS4 in July 2017, the game eventually made its way to other platforms, boosting its already healthy numbers significantly. The publisher confirmed during its...
News You Can Stream Days Gone's Theme Song on Spotify
Hell or high water
Did you enjoy the song in the new Valentine’s Day themed Days Gone trailer at all? Well, it’s now available for streaming on Spotify – or your preferred music delivery service, of course. The country rock song is called Hell or High Water, and it’s been written and performed by singer songwriter Billy Raffoul. In case you...
News THQ Nordic's Spending Spree Continues with Kingdom Come: Deliverance Dev
Also acquires Australian publishing partner
THQ Nordic’s making Xbox boss Phil Spencer look like a cheapskate, as it continues to flash its chequebook in the general direction of, well, anyone it sets its eyes on. A bit like Unicron from Transformers: The Movie, the publisher has been gobbling up independent developers like there’s no tomorrow...
Tuesday12th Feb 2019
News A Watermark Accidentally Left in Kingdom Hearts 3 Has Been Found by Players
Hey Arnold
Man, the internet picks up on everything. If you make the tiniest of mistakes, you can be sure as heck you'll be called out on it -- especially when it concerns uber-popular media. It's Kingdom Hearts III that's been put under the microscope this time, as it seems one particular frame of one particular cutscene bears an unsightly...
Feature Why You Shouldn't Worry About PS5 Backwards Compatibility
Why would anybody play this?
Jim Ryan has been appointed the new President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, and PlayStation fans are worried. The divisive executive has been with the Japanese giant since the beginning, playing a key role in the company’s dominance of the European continent. But he’s also said a couple of silly things...
News Sony Says Devs Only Have to Ask for Console Cross-Play, Studios Say It's Lying
This is getting spicy
A couple of studios, including Gaijin Entertainment and Hi-Rez Studios, recently suggested that Sony was blocking it from joining the PlayStation 4’s ongoing console cross-play beta – but speaking with Game Informer this week, Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden said that’s absol
All change at the top
He’s best known for a
News Apex Legends Has Acquired 25 Million Players in a Week
Valentine's Day loot incoming
Electronic Arts has got a lot wrong this generation, but credit where credit’s due: the company’s hit a home run with Apex Legends. Announced and released little over a week ago, the title’s gone from strength-to-strength in seven days, amassing an eye-watering 25 million players and “well over two million...
News Sonic Mania Developers Form New Game Studio, Evening Star
Star light zone
After the success of Sonic Mania, many have been wondering what the team behind the game would do next. Using Christian Whitehead's Retro Engine technology and years of cumulative experience with the character, the fellows who brought 2D Sonic back are surely making a follow up, right? Well, there's still a question mark over that,...
News The Division 2's Open Beta Will Unlock Legendary Loot in March
Try before you buy
As already awkwardly outed earlier in the week, The Division 2 will get an open beta from 1st March through 4th March, meaning that everyone will get a chance to try out Ubisoft’s latest and (hopefully) greatest loot shooter – no purchase necessary. It’s unclear what content the server stress test will include, but it’s...
Review Away: Journey to the Unexpected - A JRPG-Roguelike Mashup With Serious Flaws
Going rogue
The roguelike genre has exploded in popularity in recent years with titles like Rogue Legacy acting as a shining example of what games in that style can be. One of the great things about Rogue Legacy is that you can tackle its four bosses in any order, allowing for enormous amounts of freedom. Away: Journey to the Unexpected is a game...
News Red Dead Online February Update Makes Changes to Player Visibility, Adds Daily Challenges, More
Fill your boots
Rockstar has outlined some of the changes being made to Red Dead Online, the ambitious multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption 2, which is still in beta. On 26th February, the publisher is looking to introduce a few tweaks to the service, including the promised reworking of how players see each other on the map. With this...
Review The King’s Bird Review - Relaxing Indie Puzzler Never Quite Takes Flight
Failure to launch
Unshackled from the restraints of gravity, The King’s Bird follows the story of a young girl who takes to the skies, gliding effortlessly through vibrant 2D worlds while uncovering the history of her world. Fuelled by relatively simplistic gameplay, The King’s Bird involves moving fluidly between platforms and utilising the...
News World War Z Will Rise from Its Grave on 16th April
End of the world as Z know it
World War Z will get you in the zombie stomping mood when it releases on 16th April – ten days prior to Sony’s own apocalyptic shooter Days Gone. Saber Interactive’s co-op title obviously has a multiplayer focus, so it’s not identical to the PlayStation 4 exclusive – but its emphasis on the undead did prompt...
News New RAGE 2 PS4 Gameplay Footage Looks Colourful and Kinetic
All the rage
The combination of id Software and Avalanche Studios instantly makes RAGE 2 a game of interest. These two seemingly disparate studios have joined forces on the unlikely sequel, and while the reception has so far been fairly muted, it's hard to not be intrigued. Luckily, the game is looking pretty promising in this new gameplay video,...
News Conviction Is an ANTHEM Short Film from EA and Hollywood Director Neill Blomkamp
Arrives on Valentine's Day
Electronic Arts is going big with its ANTHEM promotions. The publisher has partnered with Hollywood director Neill Blomkamp to produce a short film set in the game's world. Called Conviction, the video will debut here on 14th February -- Valentine's Day. You can see a brief teaser above. Blomkamp is famed for his work on...
News Sounds Like Companions Will Play a Major Role in The Outer Worlds' Combat
Bring a buddy
A new video interview with Game Informer sees co-director Tim Cain and lead designer Charles Staples talk up the combat of The Outer Worlds, Obsidian's space age RPG. Some new gameplay will look familiar to Fallout fans, but it sounds like you'll be able to take a variety of approaches to combat scenarios, The pair mainly speak about...
News Go Super Saiyan with the Action Packed Launch Trailer for Jump Force on PS4
Jump into the fray
After a turbulent period in open beta, Bandai Namco is about to launch Jump Force on PS4, and it looks pretty crazy. The brawler brings together a huge roster of characters from various manga series and pits them all against each other in earth-shattering clashes. The manga mashup is due out in just a few days, and as per usual,...
Monday11th Feb 2019
News The Division 2 Open Beta Accidentally Outed by Massive Entertainment Dev
Oopsie daisy
In case you weren't aware, Ubisoft hosted a private beta for The Division 2 over the weekend, which came to a close a couple of hours ago. You could only get in if you received a code from either pre-ordering the game or specifically signing up, so not everyone was able to join in. As with most beta tests, it suffered from a few bugs,...
News Sony: The World's Got All the Battle Royale It Needs Right Now
Company won't make me-too decisions
When you consider that PlayStation already plays host to every third-party property that matters, we suppose it’s a bit silly for Sony to be chasing trends with exclusive titles. This is something it did in the past, with so-called “Halo killers” like Killzone and Resistance – but more recently it’s...
News Shawn Layden Explains Sony's Decision to Pull Out of E3 2019
"The world has changed"
Sony has been tight-lipped about its future plans for quite some time now, with one of its last major announcements being its withdrawal from Electronic Entertainment Expo 2019. The company has been a big presence at the show since the beginning, but this year, it won't be in attendance. Why? Well, PlayStation bigwig Shawn...
News German Retailers Continue Purge of Fallout 76 Stock, Giving It Away with PS4 Hard Drives
Please take it
You may recall the recent discovery that GameStop Germany is giving away copies of botched online shooter Fallout 76 with purchases of second-hand controllers. Well, it seems that's not the only way the country's retailers are ridding themselves of unwanted stock. A new Reddit post shows a copy of Bethesda'
News Sony Will Leave No Gamer Behind, Says There's Life in Local Consoles Yet
Investment in streaming will continue, though
You wouldn’t know that Sony’s the only major gaming manufacturer with a cloud-based streaming solution, would you? There’s so much babble about Microsoft, Google, and Apple at the moment that it can be easy to forget that PlayStation Now exists, works relatively well, and continues to expand around...
News PlayStation Coy on Communication Plans for 2019
No word on when we'll get updates from Sony this year
Sony said at the end of last year that it’s looking to crank up communication with PlayStation fans in 2019, but in a rare interview, Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden failed to express exactly what the organisation has in store. To make matters more infuriating, this is the first time a...
News This Is How Days Gone's Multiplayer May Have Looked
World War Z introduces competitive multiplayer suite
Days Gone is a single player only experience, but World War Z developer Saber Interactive has gone on record claiming that it pitched a mode to Sony which was declined. This is probably what it would have looked like: players versus players versus zombies. The clip reveals a class-based...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Shoots Back to the Top
Wanted
Rootin' tootin' open world western Red Dead Redemption 2 hasn't ever moved far from the top spot, but it makes a triumphant return to number one in the UK's latest physical chart. It swaps positions with the recent RPG Kingdom Hearts III, now in third place after debuting at the front of the pack. Another mainstay, FIFA 19, climbs back up...
Hands On The Division 2 Is Shaping Up to Be Another Rock Solid Looter Shooter
The usual
Massive Entertainment learned a lot from The Division. The game had a rocky first few months after its launch back in 2016, and it was clear that the developer had work to do. Fortunately, it was able to make positive changes across the board, gradually transforming the title into a truly addictive and well made looter shooter. And it...
News PlayStation's Studio Acquisition Strategy Focused on Firms with Best Cultural Fit
Platform holder always exploring opportunities
In the good old days, the console war was fought with games: Uncharted vs. Gears of War! Halo vs. God of War! And so on… But if you’ve been on a forum in the past six months or so, you’ll note that the trench lines are now drawn using studio acquisitions. Microsoft’s spending spree has got some...
Poll What Did You Think of The Division 2 Beta?
Agents unite
The private beta for The Division 2 has now come and gone, and we're here, as always, to ask the obvious. We were left quite impressed by the beta (you can read our hands on feature here), and the reactions that we've seen around the web have seemed pretty positive. With the full game due out in just over a month, we just have to ask:...
News More Crazy Dreams Beta Creations Shown Off in Another Media Molecule Live Stream
Smoking rats, flying pigs, and dung
The Dreams creator beta test may be over, but that didn't stop Media Molecule from hosting one more live stream, checking out a few more user generated bits and bobs. As ever, the variety and quality of experiences shown is impressive; we go from a realistic first person shooter scene to a game about a dung beetle...
Store Update 12th February 2019 (Europe)
New dawn
This is an absolutely colossal week on the European PlayStation Store – and not just because there are about a billion different Far Cry: New Dawn variants. No, there are some huge titles out this time, like Jump Force, Metro: Exodus, and Conarium. The indie selection is also strong, with Xing
News Fishing Sim World Aims to Reel in New Fans with Lower Price Point
Catfishing
Amateur anglers may want to take a closer look at Fishing Sim World, which has been permanently reduced on the PlayStation Store this week. Now available for just £14.99, the title will hook you with half-a-dozen or so locations out of the box. Dovetail’s regularly expanding the roster of equipment and lakes available in the game via...
Sunday10th Feb 2019
Interview Learning About The Past and Future of Dragon Ball FighterZ with Producer Tomoko Hiroki
Will there be a sequel?
Earlier this year, we were given the opportunity to attend the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour Finals in Los Angeles, where the top players from all corners of the globe converged to compete for the bragging rights of being the best (along with some considerable prize money). Towards the end of the competition, we got the...
Saturday9th Feb 2019
News Diablo-Like Warhammer: Chaosbane Loots a June Release Date, Beta in March
Dibs on the dwarf
Warhammer: Chaosbane, the Diablo-esque loot-heavy hack and slash RPG that was announced last year for PS4, has a confirmed release date. It's set to launch on the 4th June, and you can check out the latest trailer above. What's more, those who pre-order get access to upcoming beta tests. The first takes place in March, and the...
Review Spike Volleyball - Life's a Beach and Then You Cry
Will do, Spike
For an extremely popular genre, the budget distribution across sports games is somewhat out of whack. You’ve got FIFA at the top of the league, with Madden and NBA 2K not far behind – but not even popular sports like tennis can get appropriate funding these days, resulting in rubbish attempts like Tennis World Tour. You’d think...
News ANTHEM Launch Trailer Tries Its Best to Get the Hype Going
Sing it loud
What do you make of ANTHEM's launch trailer, then? Clocking in at around one minute long, it's not the lengthiest trailer in the world but it is well made, and it did manage to spark just a little extra excitement in us. That said, it's not quite launch for PS4 players, is it? There's some early access nonsense happening on PC and to...
News Days Gone PS4 Screenshots Show Deacon with His Bride-to-Be
Unholy matrimony
Love is in the air, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, Sony’s taking the opportunity to showcase some new… Days Gone screenshots? You may recall the platform holder sending wedding invitations out to press, welcoming them to the upcoming nuptials of Deacon and Sarah St. John. We speculated that the organisation may...
News Companions in Sci-Fi RPG The Outer Worlds Can Die Permanently on the Hardest Difficulty
And other notable details
Obsidian's highly anticipated sci-fi role-playing game, The Outer Worlds, is supposed to launch later this year, and fortunately, Game Informer is here to ask the developer all about its upcoming project. We've already had a few info dumps leading up to this point, but in the publication's latest Rapid-Fire Questions video,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 258
Pick 'n' mix
It’s been a busy few weeks on the PlayStation 4, meaning we’d be surprised if you’ve got nothing to play this weekend. In addition to the latest batch of PS Plus games, we’ve also seen the release calendar stuffed to the figurative brim with big new titles, like Resident Evil 2 and Kingdom Hearts III. Sammy Barker, Editor: I...
Interview Talking Dragon Ball FighterZ with Pro Commentators Tasty Steve and Sajam
Catching up at the World Tour Finals
Earlier in the year, we were given the opportunity to attend the Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour Finals in Los Angeles, where the top players from all corners of the globe converged to compete for the bragging rights of being the best (along with some considerable prize money). Between bouts during the...
Friday8th Feb 2019
News US PlayStation Store Flash Sale Offers Discounts on Games Big and Small
Something for the weekend
It wouldn't be the weekend without a US PlayStation Store flash sale, now would it? You can bet your bottom dollar Sony has wrangled up some new deals to tempt you over the next few days, and there are some great games going in this one. You have your bigger names, like Darksiders III, Monster Hunter: World, and Tetris...
News This Custom Donut DualShock 4 PS4 Controller Looks Good Enough to Eat
Get glazed
Apologies if this article gives you a hankering for Homer's favourite sweet treats, but we couldn't ignore this customised DualShock 4 controller. It garnered a lot of attention on social media, and it's not difficult to see why: the "Get Glazed" Deluxe Donut Custom PS4 Controller looks brilliant. It comes from a small controller-modding...
News More Studios Call Out Sony's Console Cross-Play Beta
"Stop playing favourites"
Sony may have thought that its console cross-play beta – which currently supports Fortnite and Rocket League – would buy it some time, but it looks like that’s running out. Hot on the heels of War Thunder developer Gaijin Entertainment – who says it’s in regular contact with the Japanese giant about adding console...
Poll What Do You Think of Apex Legends?
Legendary?
It came out of nowhere and it's been available to play for roughly a week at the time of writing: Apex Legends has had a much bigger impact than anyone could have really anticipated. The free-to-play character-based battle royale title from Respawn Entertainment has racked up an impressive 10 million players already, but have you...
News FIFA 19 Rebranded for Champions League, And CR7's Gone
Ronaldo removed from cover
Europe’s premier club competition the Champions League resumes next week, and FIFA 19 has been given a facelift to celebrate. However, the soccer simulation will move forward without Cristiano Ronaldo on its cover, as the Juventus striker’s been replaced by an image of Brazilian forward Neymar, who’s flanked by Kevin...
News 100GB PS Plus Cloud Storage Live Now for All Members
Saving your save data
When Sony announced the PS Plus games lineup for February, it also revealed its plans to expand the 10GB cloud storage for save data that members have been using for years. The platform holder said it would be increasing the limit to 100GB, giving Plus members ten times the space to upload their precious game saves. Earlier...
News Shenmue III Is Finally Starting to Look Like Shenmue III
"I see"
Your humble host recently got a Shenmue tattoo, so never let his love of Yu Suzuki’s seminal coming of age story be called into question. That said, even the most ardent fan would have to agree that Shenmue III has looked, well, terrible since it was announced. With the long-awaited sequel due out in August, though, developer Ys Net has to...
News Monster Hunter: World's Witcher Crossover Event Is Live on PS4
How'd you like that silver?
It's time to buddy up with Geralt of Rivia and slay some beasts in Monster Hunter: World. The game's latest crossover event, which welcomes The Witcher 3 into the fold, features new quests and a chance to work with the White Wolf. Boot up the action title right now and you should find that the event is underway -- at...
Hands On The Amazing Monster Hunter: World Witcher Crossover Event Goes Above and Beyond
Geralt of Rivia, Witcher
Capcom's really gone all out with this. Monster Hunter: World's latest free update adds a new crossover event to the game, welcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt protagonist Geralt of Rivia to the fray. As soon as you start this quest up, you know something's different. There's more dialogue, like Monster Hunter suddenly has a...
News Ace Combat 7 Season Pass Content Teased with Obscure Trailer
"Ten million relief plan"
If you asked us what the teaser trailer for Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown's season pass would look like, we'd probably say a minute or so of footage showing dogfighting, explosions, and a sprinkling of story hints. What we actually have is the above, a rather unusual video that doesn't really have any of that. Okay, so it...
News ANTHEM's Trophy List Looks Like an Easy Platinum
Challenge, story, and discovery
ANTHEM's Trophy list has put in an appearance over on Exophase prior to its 22nd February launch, and on the surface at least, unlocking the Platinum Trophy doesn't look like too hard of a task. The content itself, such as the three Strongholds, may prove a tough task, but in terms of the Trophy list, it's really...
News Apex Legends Reaches 10 Million Players in Just Three Days
Also records 1 million concurrent players
Respawn Entertainment has announced some pretty incredible numbers for its free to play battle royale shooter, Apex Legends. The game was both announced and launched on Monday, and has been extremely well received over the course of this week. After reaching a milestone of a million players in the first...
News The Outer Worlds Isn't Too Long, Emphasises Replayability and Player Choice
Playing a role
American gaming outlet Game Informer has been spending some time with Obsidian Entertainment as part of its latest cover story, and in its latest podcast, the team discusses The Outer Worlds, the sci-fi RPG from the minds behind the original Fallout games. You can hear what they all think of the game in the video above, but it seems...
News MLB The Show 19 Gameplay Trailer Rewind Reveals New Features
Life's a bunt
Remember that rad MLB The Show 19 gameplay trailer from earlier in the week? Sony San Diego has returned to PlayStation’s official YouTube channel to breakdown all the new features teased in the two-minute gameplay clip. In the video, game designer Ramone Russell introduces changes to Road to the Show, as well as a slew of new...
Soapbox I Spent the Night Playing Bingo on PS4, And It Was Wild
You won't believe what the gingerbread men said
We published our Best Free PS4 Games list on Push Square today, and it prompted me to do something I’ve been meaning to for months: download a bunch of free-to-play titles. I don’t know why I’ve put releases like World of Tanks on the back burner seeing as they don’t cost a penny to test out,...
News The Division 2 Beta Patch 2.01 Out Now on PS4, Fixes Delta Error
Tango yankee
If you've been playing The Division 2 private beta, you may have run into something called a 'delta-3' error. When this pops up, you get kicked from the current game and dumped back to the beta's main menu. It's basically been the biggest issue with the test so far. Thankfully, Ubisoft has worked quickly to fix it. Patch 2.01 is...
Giveaway Enter the Dark Zone with the Chance to Loot a Code for The Division 2 Private Beta
Sign up now
As you may be aware, Ubisoft is currently hosting a private beta test for its fast approaching looter shooter, The Division 2. Access is usually granted via pre-orders or sign-ups on the official site, but today, we're happy to present you with another way to enter the Dark Zone. There are 3,000 The Division 2 private beta codes up for...
News Insomniac Games Celebrates 25 Years of Great Games
Still awake
If we asked you to list your five favourite game developers, we suspect Insomniac would pop up a lot. The studio launched Marvel’s Spider-Man to critical acclaim last year, but we think everyone expected it to be good the moment it was announced – that’s what past pedigree does for a team. Whether it’s Ratchet & Clank,...
News Survive Your Fears in Sci-Fi Horror Chernobylite
Rad
Well, then – this looks eerie, doesn’t it? Get Even developer The Farm 51 has announced Chernobylite for the PlayStation 4, a sci-fi survival horror developed using a 3D-scanned recreation of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. If you ever played the Chernobyl VR experience for PlayStation VR, then you’ll know just how eerily accurate this...
News Charming PSVR Adventure Ghost Giant Launches Physically and Digitally This Spring in Europe
Perp Games to publish
Remember Ghost Giant? This PlayStation VR exclusive title was first shown off during E3 2018, and it looks like a cute, lighthearted adventure. You play as the titular character, befriending a small boy named Louis as you explore (and probably inadvertently terrorise) his home town. Today, developer Zoink Games announces its...
Thursday7th Feb 2019
Blasts from the past
Well this is a news article that we never saw coming. Today, Skybound Games and Beamdog have announced that they're teaming up to publish a bunch of old school role-playing games on PS4 in 2019. The list includes Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear, Icewind Dale, Planescape: Torment, and...
News Over 400 Devs Now Working on Cyberpunk 2077
It's a big one
So it turns out that there are a lot of people working on Cyberpunk 2077. Speaking to Polish publication StockWatch -- as translated by TechSpot -- CD Projekt Red's investor relations director Karolina Gnaś says that over 400 developers are currently working on the gritty sci-fi RPG. To put thin
News EA Thinks ANTHEM Will Sell 6 Million Copies in Six Weeks
Here we go
Betting on ANTHEM's success is a tricky one, isn't it? On the one hand, you've got the broad appeal of a sci-fi looter shooter with a huge marketing budget. On the other, you've got continued scepticism over EA's business practices as well the quality of BioWare's output, and two playable demos that ended up being pretty divisive. We...
News Assassin's Creed Odyssey New Game Plus Details Being Shared Next Week
The odyssey begins again
Details on Assassin's Creed Odyssey's highly anticipated New Game Plus mode will be shared next week, Ubisoft has confirmed. In a reply to a fan query, the publisher says that it'll be dropping more information in the game's monthly update video for February, and on the official website. Again, both are set to be published...
News CD Projekt Red Set to Compensate The Witcher Author Following Legal Dispute
He's not getting $16 million, though
Back in October of last year, we reported on a bit of a kerfuffle between The Witcher video game developer CD Projekt Red and author of The Witcher books Andrzej Sapkowski. Basically, Sapkowski wasn't happy with how much money he'd received from the studio in order to use his work as the basis for its games. A...
Hands On Apex Legends Is the First Compelling Twist on the Battle Royale Genre
No need for titans
Many attempts at Battle Royale have come and gone since Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds exploded onto the scene a few years back, but only a select few have stood the test of time. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout mode is one of them, and Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends is set to be the next. Not because it's...
News Noisy Autoplay Ads Added to PS4 What's New Section
Since when?
Huh, we're not sure we've seen this before. We've received a number of reports stating that the What's New section of the PS4's main system menu has been taken over by adverts that autoplay as you scroll through the available content. We went to verify this ourselves and we can confirm that they do indeed exist. After scrolling through...
News Free Dragon Quest XI Avatars Out Now on PS4
Be a hero
Square Enix has released a selection of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age avatars for free on the PlayStation Store. Apparently, this is only the first batch, so you can expect more to follow later down the line. This initial wave includes illustrations of the game's main party members: the hero, Erik, Serena, Veronica, Sylvando,...
News Mortal Kombat X, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, and More Come to PlayStation Now This Month
Get over here
Each month sees a handful of new games join Sony's cloud gaming service PlayStation Now, and of course, February's update is no different. For once, though, the games lineup hitting the service is identical in both Europe and North America. Here's the full list of titles heading to both regions this month: Battlefield Hardline...
News Devil May Cry 5 Demo Out Now on PS4
Pull the trigger
The second Devil May Cry 5 demo is out right now in Europe. The first demo was an Xbox One exclusive, so it's finally time for PS4 owners to get in on the action. You'll need to search for it on the PlayStation Store, or check out the dedicated demo section to find it. It's not that big of a download either, weighing in at just...
News Capcom Legend Hideaki Itsuno Hints at Dragon's Dogma 2
Now that Devil May Cry 5 is almost out
Please, Capcom. Please. Legendary developer Hideaki Itsuno has spoken up about Dragon's Dogma, a game we like to think of as one of the best action role-playing titles of the last decade. There's always been speculation over a much requested sequel, but concrete evidence has never materialised, despite Itsuno...
Game of the Month Best PS4 Games of January 2019
Zombies, jet fighters, hearts, and Yuri Lowell
It's the first Game of the Month for 2019, and boy has it been a tough one. January wasn't packed with new games, but a few heavy hitters did the business, making it a big month for PS4 players. It's safe to say that the year has started well. Bronze Trophy: Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown: Ace Combat...
News Death Stranding Is a 'Crazy Complicated Game' Says Norman Reedus
Actor describes Kojima's latest
Since its announcement way back in 2016, we've learned precious little about Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding. We've had a few trailers, but they typically provide more questions than answers, and everyone is left wondering what on Earth this game will be like. While this interview with the game's star
News Free God Eater 3 'Fan Kit Bundle' Includes PS4 Avatars and Themes
Some nice snacks
Who doesn't like a few freebies? If you're getting yourself hyped for the impending release of God Eater 3 on PS4, then you may be interested in the 'Fan Kit Bundle' that's currently available for free on the PlayStation Store. The bundle contains a whole bunch of avatars -- from party members to monsters -- as well as five...
News Tetris Effect Trial Demo Returns This Weekend on PS4
Not yours forever
You may remember that Enhance Games released a limited time demo of its brilliant rhythmic take on the classic puzzler, Tetris Effect, before launch. Today, the developer has announced its plans to make the demo available once again over this weekend. If it's exactly the same trial as before, you'll be able to play a handful of...
News Film Noir Psychological Horror Dollhouse Gets Inside Your Head
Black and fright
You had our attention at “film noir psychological horror” but this new trailer for SOEDESCO’s forthcoming fright-fest Dollhouse has fully reeled us in now. In development at Toronto-based team Creazn Studios, the single player story sees you assume the role of ex-detective Marie, who’s suffering with amnesia. All that she...
News Afterlife Adventure Xing: The Land Beyond Launches on PS4, PSVR Next Week
See you on the other side
First-person puzzler Xing: The Land Beyond will launch on the PlayStation 4 next week, with full optional PlayStation VR support. The title, which is set in the afterlife, will see you “follow forgotten stories, collect artifacts, solve puzzles, and discover secrets”. There will be multiple graphical settings on the PS4...
News Can We Just Take a Moment to Appreciate Shanky: The Vegan's Nightmare?
A joyful meat grinder
Every now and again, a game will come along and just tear up the rulebook. Appearing on PlayStation's YouTube channel recently was this launch trailer for a game named Shanky: The Vegan's Nightmare, and it's pretty incredible. You play as the titular Shanky, "a joyful meat grinder" who devours the local wildlife and uses the...
News Bee Simulator Will Pollinate PS4 in Late 2019
You like jazz?
There really is a Simulator for everything. Coming to PS4 later this year, Bee Simulator allows you to play as a hard-working honey bee in your quest to maintain your hive. A single player story mode has you pollinating flowers, communicating with your fellow insects, and partaking in all other aspects of bee life. "See the world...
News Spike Volleyball Aims for the Back Court on PS4
Life's a beach
Want to know something that’s always fascinated us? The second-tier sports games. Every console has its blockbusters like FIFA and NBA, but what about those sports that aren’t necessarily household names? We’re talking about rugby, cricket, and, yes, volleyball. Well here’s an interesting new release: Spike Volleyball for the...
News Extended Play Sessions and Game Invites Could Crash the Division 2 Beta, Says Ubisoft
Careful out there
The private beta test for The Division 2 gets started today, allowing a selection of players to go hands on with Ubisoft's looter shooter sequel ahead of launch. However, as is always the risk with betas, a couple of fairly big bugs have flared up already, and the publisher has advised ways to work around them
Feature Best PS4 Music of January 2019
Musical resolutions
It’s the top of the New Year, and you know what the means! That’s right, it’s time for the first musical recap of the year. And boy was January ever a strong month. The first month has been turning itself into quite the juggernaut these past few years, and 2019 is no exception. There were some pretty monumental releases,...
News Watch the Moody New Story Trailer for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Bloody hell
Yep, this looks like a FromSoftware game alright. As with all of its story trailers, this new ad for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a sombre, blood-soaked affair, showing the player character kneeling, defeated, on a Sengoku period battlefield. It seems as though a warrior takes him under his wing - although not before literally scarring...
News A Plague Tale: Innocence Will Show Thousands of Rats On-Screen at Once
But they weren't initially planned at all
The third and final developer diary for A Plague Tale: Innocence is here, and it's all about the rats. The packs of plague-carrying rodents are a core part of the game, but developer Asobo Studio says they weren't part of the plan when the project got started. Now, though, the game is capable of showing...
Wednesday6th Feb 2019
News Apex Legends Console Cross-Play Planned for the Future
Respawn wants everyone in the arena
Just as Russian developer Gaijin Entertainment grumbles about Sony’s stance on console cross-play, another has indicated that it will be added in the near future. Respawn Entertainment told Eurogamer.net that it “plans to allow players to play with their friends on other platforms” in Apex Legends in the fut
News EA Blames Subpar Battlefield V Sales on Single Player
Publisher laments not launching with Battle Royale
Battlefield V’s ginormous sales will have most publishers green with envy, but EA is disappointed with the performance of the title. And speaking to investors overnight, overlord Andrew Wilson explained that DICE’s decision to prioritise single player over the sequel’s unreleased Battle Royale...
News We Can't Imagine Sony's Happy with This Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet Trailer
Maybe don't show it Shawn Layden
Don’t show anyone at Sony this trailer for Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet – there’s a good chance the company will have a collective aneurysm. The platform holder – which has been clamping down on cynically sexual games – has so far turned a blind eye to Koei Tecmo’s updated paradise island simulator,...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Kingdom Hearts Crushes in USA, Resident Evil Rules in Europe
January's hottest head into battle
Kingdom Hearts III and Resident Evil 2 wrestled for supremacy in the latest PlayStation Store sales charts, with Sora’s long awaited sequel ruling in the United States while Capcom’s survival horror topped in Europe. The two major January releases secured a one-two punch in America, while the Disney crossover...
News Big Games Score Big Discounts in Latest EU PlayStation Store Sale
RDR2! Shadow of the Tomb Raider! Just Cause 4!
The march of relentless cut price deals forges ahead with yet another limited time sale on the European PS Store. This one puts the focus on some of PS4's larger titles, and some of the offers included here are pretty tempting. Red Dead Redemption 2 is a third off at £39.99, Just Cause 4 is going for...
News Expert+ Difficulty Arrives in New Update for Beat Saber on PSVR
Goodbye arms
We can all agree that Beat Saber is excellent fun. It even caused this author and editor Sammy Barker to lock horns in a high score battle, such is the addictive nature of this PSVR rhythm slasher. The only real trouble is the limited number of songs available to play; once you've mastered them all, what more is there to do? Well, you...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Ships a Crazy 23 Million Copies
Yeehaw
We all knew that Red Dead Redemption 2 was going to be a colossal hit, but even Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, didn't expect it to do as well as it has. The open world epic has shipped a rather staggering 23 million copies since it launched in October last year, the kind of number that we expect from only the biggest of gaming...
News EA Says Battlefield V Didn't Meet Sales Expectations, Despite Topping 7 Million Copies
Shot down
Battlefield V has failed to meet EA's expectations, the company revealed at its latest earnings call. The shooter, which launched just over two months ago in November 2018, has sold 7.3 million copies worldwide across all platforms, but the publisher was expecting at least 1 million more. EA CEO Andrew Wilson put the game's performance...
News EA Access May Finally Be Making Its Way to the PS4
Publisher hints that it may be
Early in the generation, when Microsoft would have chopped off its own arm for a public relations win, EA Access was a big point of conversation. The subscription service – which Sony controversially blocked on the PlayStation 4 – effectively provides, er, access to a vault of older Electronic Arts titles. It also...
News Samurai Warriors 5 Very Likely in Development, Announcement Coming This Year or Next
Oh, okay
Koei Tecmo hosted a Samurai Warriors livestream earlier today, in which series producer Hisashi Koinuma all but confirmed that Samurai Warriors 5 is in development. However, it's not ready to be shown yet. Koinuma commented, as translated by Gematsu: "While I haven’t been able to announce a new numbered entry since Samurai Warriors 4,...
Review God Eater 3 - Fast and Fun Action That's Rough Around the Edges
Kick ash
God Eater 3 presents a monster-slaying jaunt through a post-apocalyptic world absolutely stuffed with storytelling cliches and over-the-top combat. Between its predictable plot and horribly outdated visuals, it's easy to look at this latest instalment and chalk it up as just another throwaway action role-playing title for the anime crowd,...
Guide The Division 2 Private Beta - Dates, Times, and Everything Else
How to get in, what's included
The Division 2 private beta is about to begin, with Ubisoft offering players five days of testing. In this quick guide, we're going to highlight how to get into the beta, when it's available, what's in it, and just about everything else. The Division 2 Private Beta - How to get in To get into The Division 2 private...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Kingdom Hearts 3 and Resident Evil 2 Enjoy Second Week at the Top
Steady
Without any new blockbuster releases, the Japanese software charts haven't changed all that much from the previous week. Kingdom Hearts III and Resident Evil 2 remain in first and second place respectively, and they actually continued to sell quite well. The former racked up another 91,000 copies on PS4, breaking an impressive 700,000 total...
Hands On Jump Force - Does the Most Ambitious Anime Crossover Ever Have Fighting Game Chops?
Super-realistic Saiyan
If there are two things that are pretty huge in pop culture right now, it’s the biggest companies putting together the most ambitious crossover events in history, and Hollywood’s desire to bring every one of your beloved cartoon memories into the real world (and we dread the eventual reveal of live-action Sonic the...
News Sony Is Inviting Press to Days Gone Protagonist Deacon's Wedding
You'd have to be a Freaker not to attend
Sony’s been inviting European media outlets to the wedding of Deacon and Sarah from Days Gone, which will be held on 13th February – on YouTube, apparently. Obviously this is a Valentine’s Day-themed marketing stunt, which is probably going to conclude in some kind of story trailer. It’s safe to...
News The Outer Worlds Publisher Private Division Confirms Price, Physical Release
Outer this world
One of the best surprises at last year's Game Awards show was the unveiling of The Outer Worlds, a cool looking sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. From what's been shown of the game so far, it seems to be shaping up rather nicely, taking the Fallout formula to space with a fair amount of style. It's being published by Private...
News New US PlayStation Store Sale Offers Discounts on Ubisoft's Heavy Hitters
Go open world
Are you missing some Ubisoft in your gaming schedule? The latest sale to show up on the North American PS Store focuses solely on the publisher, slashing the prices on its most notable PS4 releases. If you're hankering for a Far Cry or an Assassin's Creed, now's the time to grab a bargain. Assassin's Creed Odyssey has only been out...
News Assassin's Creed 3 Remastered March Release Date Announced
The American Revolution returns
Assassin's Creed III Remastered finally has a release date. The remaster was announced not too long after Assassin's Creed Odyssey was revealed, with Ubisoft confirming that it would be available as part of Odyssey's season pass. That's still the case, but you'll also be able to buy it separately. You can relive the...
News EA Confirms New Need for Speed, Plants vs. Zombies Titles Coming This Year
About time
Those EA executives sure shared a lot during their recent financial call. In addition to news of Battlefield V failing to meet sales expectations, the publisher looked ahead to 2019, and we now know a little more about its plans for the not-so-distant future. As well as the usual slate of yearly sports titles, the publisher has said...
News Disney Happy with EA's Work on Star Wars
Companies have a good relationship
If we’re all honest with ourselves, EA’s done a terrible job with Star Wars to date. The first game in its mammoth contract with Disney, the multiplayer-only Star Wars Battlefront, was perfectly adequate but felt undercooked. Its successor, though, Star Wars Battlefront 2, prompted one of the biggest backlashes...
News Like, Shaggy Isn't Going to Be in Mortal Kombat 11, So Cool It With the Memes, Scoob
NetherRealm confirms, obviously
Okay, dumb news story time: Shaggy, of Scooby Doo fame, isn't going to be in Mortal Kombat 11. And we were so ready to update our confirmed character guide, too. If you have absolutely no idea what we're talking about, then consider us envious. Basically, some fans petitioned to get Shaggy in t
News Respawn Entertainment to Deliver a 'New Twist' on Titanfall Later This Year
Legends
Following the swift announcement and release of Apex Legends, many fans of Respawn Entertainment were disappointed that the studio isn't making Titanfall 3. It seems that the developer's main FPS focus is on its brand new free-to-play battle royale title. While it is set within the universe of Titanfall, fans of the series still aren't best...
Beginning at the end
ANTHEM's got its second in-depth pre-release trailer, this time highlighting the activities and rewards of the title's endgame content. It goes pretty much how you'd expect: you hit max level, finish the story, and you're free to put your skills to the test in a number of challenges, special missions, and co-op Strongholds. The...
News Guacamelee! Gets Physical on PS4 with One-Two Punch Collection
Two for the price of Juan
It's become more and more common to see indie titles get a physical release -- Owlboy, Overcooked 2, and Rocket League to name just a few. The latest to join them is the excellent Guacamelee! series. Leadman Games has announced it will be publishing both of Drinkbox Studios' Mexican-themed Metroidvanias in one physical...
News D'Vorah, Kabal Konfirmed As Mortal Kombat 11 Kharacters
The roster expands
Two new characters have been added to Mortal Kombat 11’s rapidly expanding roster: D’Vorah and Kabal. The former was confirmed during an Inside Xbox stream earlier this evening, and marks her return after debuting in Mortal Kombat X. Kabal, meanwhile, has received the full gameplay trailer treatment, and you can catch him...
News Trials Rising Takes You on a World Tour with Expansion Pass
From America to Antarctica
Trials Rising launches on 26th February, but as with all Ubisoft games these days, the release date is just the beginning of the journey. Available on day one will be an Expansion Pass, which promises two major add-on packs through 2020. There’ll also be regular seasonal updates, adding various cosmetic items and content...
Tuesday5th Feb 2019
Guide Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
General hints for first time flyers
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is finally here, allowing both veteran players and total newcomers to soar through the clouds and blow up some bogeys. This is a series that's been around for quite some time -- despite the name, this is technically the seventeenth game, with the first dating back to 1995. The last few...
Guide Apex Legends - Tips and Tricks for Beginners
How to prolong your chances of survival
Apex Legends may be your very first stab at the Battle Royale genre, and if that's the case, your first couple of games are naturally going to be a little overwhelming. In fact, Respawn Entertainment's take on the concept differentiates itself enough to the point where you'll feel like a rookie even after...
Guide Apex Legends FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
Apex Legends was announced and released on the very same day, and so the hullabaloo of it all may have left you with one too many questions that need answering. In order to provide answers, we've put this FAQ together so that you can get a better understanding of what Respawn Entertainment's latest game is exactly. What...
Review Kingdom Hearts III - An Ending Worthy of the Wait
Believe in your hearts
For one group of devotees, Kingdom Hearts III is far and away the most important game of the generation. Announced all the way back at E3 2013, Square Enix’s latest Disney crossover attempts to conclude a story 17 years in the making, while also inviting newcomers along for the ride. The adventures of Sora, Donald Duck, and...
News The Division 2 Beta Codes Being Sent Out
Check your mail
Private beta codes for The Division 2 are starting to make their way to players, we've been told. Set to begin on the 7th February, the beta is available to those who pre-order the game. You can also get in by signing up through the official site, but Ubisoft has said that it can't promise a place to everyone who applies. Those of...
News War Thunder Developers Rip Sony on Console Cross-Play
Gaijin Entertainment wants answers
Sony supports console cross-play these days, but it is starting to feel like there needs to be an asterisk at the end of that sentence. While it opened up the PlayStation Network to both the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch last year in Fortnite, it claimed that the functionality was in “beta”. There’s been no...
Guide Apex Legends - All Character Skills
Passive, tactical, and ultimates
Every character or Legend in Apex Legends comes equipped with a passive, tactical, and ultimate skill. Passive abilities are active at all times, while tactical and ultimate skills operate on a meter that builds up as you play. Here's every skill for each character in the game. All Characters' Skills in Apex...
News Nioh Has Topped 2.5 Million Copies Worldwide, Nioh 2 Still in Development
An official update
Feudal Japan-infused action role-playing title Nioh, which launched almost exactly two years ago in 2017, has sold over 2.5 million copies to date. The stat comes from the game's official Twitter account, which has been busy celebrating the game's second anniversary. For what is really quite a niche property, that's not a bad...
News DiRT Rally 2.0 PS4 Trophies May Drive You Round the Bend
Muck in
The trophy list for DiRT Rally 2.0 has been released, and it doesn't look too bad. However, when you remember that this is a sequel to Codemasters' challenging rally sim, that Platinum may seem a little further out of reach. Generally speaking, the 51-strong trophy list isn't anything out of the ordinary. You'll need to compete in all event...
News February 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Good work, 47
Another month, another fresh batch of PlayStation Plus titles to add to your library. Today, February's lineup goes live for all to download, and they're ready and waiting right now in Europe, with the North American PS Store to catch up a little later. As a reminder, those with a PS4 will be able to nab Hitman: The Complete First...
News Amazing Looking Granblue Action RPG No Longer Being Developed by Platinum Games
Cygames handling it from now
You may have laid eyes upon the rather good looking Granblue Fantasy: Relink once or twice over the last year or so. The PS4 action RPG has seemed immensely promising each time that we've seen any gameplay, but the project may not be going quite as smoothly as that oh-so-silky combat may suggest. Cygames, the mega...
News See the Numerous Threats and Freaker Types in Latest Days Gone PS4 Trailer
Fight for your life
Sony has just rolled out another overview trailer for its upcoming PS4 exclusive title, Days Gone. This new video talks us through the various enemies Deacon will face as he explores the post-apocalyptic open world. The short version is, basically everyone and everything is out to get you. Freakers is a catch-all term for the...
News Apex Legends Attracted One Million Unique Players Within the First Eight Hours
A strong start
Save for some pesky rumours over the weekend, Respawn's Apex Legends came out of absolutely nowhere, and is already making a splash in the battle royale scene. This free-to-play FPS from the Titanfall developer was both announced and released yesterday, and it's made a promising start, having amassed one million unique players in less...
Store Update 5th February 2019 (Europe)
Journey to the unexpected
It’s an absolutely barnstorming week on the European PlayStation Store, even if there aren’t any real standout new releases. AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected is probably the biggest launch, but there’s also a Devil May Cry 5 demo to look forward to. There’s a new DLC pack for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, while Apex...
News MLB The Show 19's Debut Gameplay Trailer Takes to the Field
Striking out
It’s almost time for Spring Training, which means that Sony’s about to put MLB The Show 19’s marketing machine into gear. San Diego Studio’s taken to the PlayStation Blog to showcase the first gameplay trailer from this season’s instalment, which you may recall has free agent Bryce Harper on th
News A Group of Much Tougher Enemies Take Over The Division 2 Once You've Beaten the Campaign
Endgame
"What's the endgame like?" is a question that's being asked more and more when it comes to loot-based titles like The Division 2. Once you're done with the campaign and the game's side activities, is there enough additional content to keep you coming back for more? It's something that developer Massive Entertainment has clearly been thinking...
News Overcooked 2's Free Chinese New Year Update Adds Levels, Chefs, and a Brand New Game Mode
Available now
We hope you're hungry for more Overcooked 2, because Team 17 keeps bringing new courses to the table. The free Chinese New Year update is available to download now on PS4, and it brings a feast of new content to the culinary co-op title. There are seven new kitchens to play, in which you'll cook up two new recipes -- fruit platter and...
News Kingdom Hearts 3 Is the Fastest Selling Entry in the Series with 5 Million Units Shipped
The key to success
Fans of Square Enix's Disney RPG series have been waiting a long time for Kingdom Hearts III, so when the game launched at the end of January, they didn't hang around. As announced by the publisher itself via the game's Twitter page, the long-awaited sequel has quickly become the fastest selling game in the series. Five million...
News Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain Introduces a Competitive Multiplayer Mode
The bugs ain't enough
Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain will have a competitive multiplayer mode -- a first for the series. It's been said numerous times now that the upcoming title is a lot more "Western focused", so adding such a component is perhaps a further attempt at appealing to players outside of Japan. The multiplayer mode itself is...
Monday4th Feb 2019
Soapbox The Problem with ANTHEM Is That the Storm Javelin Is Way, Way More Fun Than the Other Suits
Balancing act
There are four character classes in ANTHEM. You've got your rather standard Ranger, your tanky Colossus, your agile Interceptor, and your unmatched, Godlike Storm. There's a surprising amount of variety between them, but there's currently one glaring issue: every other class seems woefully boring when compared to the Storm. Everything...
News Senran Kagura 7EVEN Impossible to Release After Sony Censorship Row
Project being completely reconsidered
Senran Kagura 7EVEN was announced for the PlayStation 4 all the way back in 2017, but it sounds like Marvelous has been forced back to the drawing board following a recent wave of policy changes which have seen several risqué titles censored on Sony’s system. While the platform holder is yet to officially...
Live Watch the Reveal of Titanfall's Free-to-Play Battle Royale Game Apex Legends
Respawn spills the beans
Over the weekend, rumours started swirling out of control regarding a free-to-play, battle royale offshoot of Titanfall named Apex Legends. In fact, word spread so far and so quickly that Respawn Entertainment's CEO, Vince Zampella, held his hands up in defeat, pointing people in the d
News UK Sales Charts: Kingdom Hearts 3 Dominates on PS4
Sony's system accounts for 82 per cent of sales
As perhaps is expected of the franchise’s history, Kingdom Hearts 3 absolutely dominated on the PlayStation 4, with Sony’s system accounting for 82 per cent of the physical sales. That’s a higher split than last week’s Resident Evil 2, which was already skewed heavily in favour of the Japanese...
Poll What Did You Think of the ANTHEM Public Demo?
Will you be buying the game?
The ANTHEM public demo is over, and we won't be seeing the game again until it launches later this month. The demo was available for three days or so over the past weekend, boasting a handful of missions, a co-op activity, and some free roam adventuring. What's more, players could try out all four of the different...
News PS Plus Members Score Free Bonus Content in Apex Legends
Including a couple of PlayStation-themed weapon skins
Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment’s free-to-play first-person shooter Apex Legends is out now around the world, and there’s an extra treat for PlayStation Plus members in the form of some complimentary cosmetics. Available from the PlayStation Stor
News Titanfall Battle Royale Game Confirmed, Info Blowout Incoming
Apex Legends is real
After a number of leaks and rumours, Respawn Entertainment CEO Vince Zampella has confirmed that Titanfall Apex Legends is real. If you didn't see the kerfuffle this past weekend, Apex Legends is apparently a free-to-play battle royale title set in the Titanfall universe. Zampella writes on Twitter: "If you like Respawn, our...
News Titanfall Dev's Free Battle Royale Apex Legends Out Now on PS4
Download from the PS Store
Apex Legends, the anticipated free-to-play first-person shooter from Titanfall 2 developer Respawn Entertainment, is out now on the PlayStation 4. Available to download globally from the PlayStation Store, the title promises a new kind of Battle Royale experience, as the studio’s knack for kinetic controls takes centre...
News Microsoft Plans to Bring Xbox Live Support to All Other Platforms Except PlayStation
Sony missing from new Xbox initiative
This is an interesting story. As reported by GamesIndustry, Microsoft has scheduled in a talk at GDC 2019, set to take place next month, and it highlights the corporation's plans to spread Xbox Live beyond its own platforms. The talk is titled 'Xbox Live: Growing & Engaging Your Gaming Comm
News Crash Team Racing PS1 to PS4 Comparison Is Seriously Impressive
They've done it again
Phwoar, how good does Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled look? The remade racer's currently doing the rounds thanks to a number of fresh previews and gameplay videos, and those lucky gits over at PlayStation Access have managed to get their hands on it as well. In the video that we've embedded above, the team compares the graphics...
News Take Cover with 20 Minutes of The Division 2 Co-Op Gameplay
Four-pronged attack
IGN's gone ahead and published 20 minutes of gameplay from The Division 2, giving us our most in-depth look yet at how co-op works in the sequel. A four-player squad takes on one of the game's multiplayer missions, resulting in a lot of cover-based skirmishes. It's just about what you'd expect, but it does look solid. The...
News Monster Hunter: World Moves a Whopping 11 Million Copies in One Year
Monstrous
Monster Hunter: World just had its first birthday, and boy has it done well for itself over the last 12 months. Not only did it claim the title of being Capcom's best selling game ever, it's also widely regarded as one of 2018's highest quality releases. But the love doesn't end there. Capcom's revealed that Monster Hunter: World has now...
News Respawn Entertainment: We're Not Making Titanfall 3
Apex Legends is studio's FPS focus
Titanfall 3 is not in development, according to Respawn Entertainment. The developer announced and released Apex Legends today, a new kind of team-based Battle Royale title for the PlayStation 4. But there had been rumours over the weekend that this was a kind of stopgap, designed to tide fans over until th
News Dreams PS4 Beta Ends with Almost 15,000 Published Creations
The dream is over
The Dreams beta been pretty eye-opening. Starting just before Christmas, the test has shown that Media Molecule's ingenious tool set works a treat as participants took to the game with aplomb, making some absolutely mind-boggling things. In just a few weeks, users have churned out some extremely impressive stuff, and it bodes well...
News Media Molecule Teases an Update on Dreams Later This Month
Will our dreams come true?
The Dreams beta test has come to a close, and while it's had some hiccups along the way, it's largely been a massive success. With almost 15,000 creations shared online, Media Molecule proved that its highly ambitious game works as intended, and that people will be able to make some astonishing things. The studio...
News New Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Gameplay Drifts Into View
"We played a lot of Crash Team Racing"
Activision's studio Beenox might not be a widely known developer, but it looks to be doing splendid work on Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. A new trailer has appeared, and it's gotten us all nostalgic for the classic PSone kart racer. By the sound of it, the development team is excited to be bringing the game...
Anything is possible
This author might not have gotten into the beta himself, but Media Molecule's weekly Dreams live streams have provided a decent look at some of the top creations being made by participants. The most recent stream suffered some technical hiccups, but it still played host to lots of crazy levels and characters the c
News Fortnite Hosted a Marshmello Concert and 10 Million People Turned Up
Don't go look at me with that look in your eye
Need a reminder of your mortality? Electronic musician Marshmello played a concert in Fortnite over the weekend, and over 10 million people rocked up to experience it. As you can imagine, there were plenty of floss emotes being triggered, as fans all over the globe danced the night away to the ten...
News The Walking Dead: The Final Season Concludes on 26th March
Physical edition slumping into stores
Considering there was a time when Clementine’s story wasn’t going to be concluded at all, it’s good to know that The Walking Dead: The Final Season will wrap up on 26th March, with the release of Episode 4: Take Us Back. Publisher Skybound Games – who picked up the project from the now-defunct Telltale...
News Chaotic Party Game Move or Die Finally Makes the Move to PS4 in March
How to lose friends
Quick-fire multiplayer games are pretty common these days, and amid all the rage-inducing successes and failures, they can be a lot of fun. The likes of TowerFall Ascension, Ultimate Chicken Horse, and Nidhogg thrive on things getting heated between you and your pals, and so too does Move or Die, which is coming to PS4 after...
Sunday3rd Feb 2019
News Relive Groundhog Day with PSVR Sequel Like Father Like Son
It's happening again
Well, this came out of absolutely nowhere. Groundhog Day, the classic 90s movie starring Bill Murray, is getting a pseudo-sequel as a PlayStation VR game. Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son has just been announced, and it's a collaboration between Sony Pictures and Tequila Works that no one could've predicted. The game has you...
Saturday2nd Feb 2019
Guide Jump Force Open Beta Test - Dates, Times, and Characters
When is each play session?
The Jump Force open beta test has begun on PS4, allowing fans to partake in online battles with a selection of characters. After some technical issues with the first two sessions, publisher Bandai Namco postponed the rest of the beta in order to improve its network stability. It's now announced new dates and times for...
News PlayStation Plus February 2019 Games Announced
A very good month
February 2019's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed, and it's a pretty great month. The headliners on PlayStation 4 include For Honor and Hitman: The Complete First Season. Gunhouse and Rogue Aces are also on the current-gen console as well as Vita thanks to cross-buy. Meanwhile, even the PlayStation 3 is getting a big name...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in February 2019
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in February 2019
What new PS4 games are releasing in February 2019? The first month of the year is all but over, and what an eventful curtain raiser it was. And there's no sign of the release calendar slowing in Feb, as the schedule is stacked with massive new PlayStation 4 titles like ANTHEM, Far Cry: New...
Rumour Free-to-Play Battle Royale Version of Titanfall to Release on Monday
Apex Legends
Here's an interesting one for the weekend: according to online scuttlebutt, Respawn Entertainment is set to release a free-to-play Battle Royale version of Titanfall on Monday 4th February, titled Apex Legends. It will be a class based shooter with unique abilities for each individual hero that allows 60 players to battle it out per...
News Jupiter & Mars Is the Ecco the Dolphin Game You've Been Waiting For
Sea life centre
Do you think the developers of Jupiter & Mars like Ecco the Dolphin? We’re going to assume yes, as this upcoming PlayStation 4 title with optional PlayStation VR support seems to have a similar vibe to the SEGA classic. It’s set on a future Earth submerged in water, and you play as a pair of dolphins, using Echolocation to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 257
Keyblade kings and queens
Kingdom Hearts III is actually out, which must be mind-blowing for fans of the franchise. If you’ve been waiting patiently for this release, then we hope that you’ll be spending your weekend tucked up in a Toy Story blanket, humming Let It Go. For everyone else, just try to avoid the copious clips from the game being...
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News PS5 Backwards Compatibility Suggested by Sony Patent
All previous PlayStation consoles covered
Sony has filed a patent for a method of backwards compatibility. Supposedly, the newly devised system -- as authored by Mark Cerny, the guy who designed the PlayStation 4 -- will allow the PS5 to run all previous PlayStation software. And yes, in theory, that covers PSone, PS2, PS3, and PS4 games. Too good...
News A Small Weekend Offer Has Appeared on EU PlayStation Store
Something for the weekend
We should really stop being surprised by new sales starting on PlayStation Store, but this teeny tiny weekend offer has suddenly emerged on the European storefront. As the name implies, this deal is only valid for the next couple of days, but there are only a few games included this time around. Most notably, Yakuza 0 is...
Guide ANTHEM Public Demo - Dates, Times, Details, and How to Play
All the info on the ANTHEM public demo
The ANTHEM public demo is incoming on PlayStation 4, giving players the opportunity to test the game before its release in February. We've already had the VIP demo, which was gated off behind pre-orders on PS4 -- but now it's time for everyone to get in on the action. ANTHEM Demo - How to play the public demo:...
News AI Analysis of Horizon: Zero Dawn Finds Machines on Their Own Will Request to Join Herds
Strength in numbers
The artificial intelligence found in Horizon: Zero Dawn's robo-dinosaurs is undeniably great, but this little tidbit caught our attention. A new report on Gamasutra puts the spotlight on Guerrilla's AI tech, focusing on how the machines act alone or in a group, and it seems that lone robots will seek out herds and ask to join...
News Development on a New Alice Game From American McGee Is Underway
Alice: Asylum in the works
Man, we haven't thought about American McGee and his Alice in Wonderland games for a while now. The last game from the creator was Alice: Madness Returns, but that released on PS3 all the way back in 2011. It seems McGee is ready to dive down the rabbit hole once again, as his blog has revealed he's begun work on Alice:...
News PSN Alone Generated More Revenue Than the Entirety of Nintendo in 2018
Online network also bigger than Microsoft's entire gaming division
How big is the PlayStation Network these days? The answer: very big. Sony’s online storefront generated an eye-watering ¥1,373 billion yen (~$12.5 billion) of revenue in 2018, which is more than the entirety of Nintendo during the same period. To put this in perspective: the...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - How to Unlock the Secret Ending
Get photographing
Alongside the standard ending for Kingdom Hearts 3, a secret ending can also be unlocked by taking pictures of a certain amount of Lucky Emblems throughout every world. How many do you need to unlock that secret ending? Here's how many. How to Unlock the Secret Ending in Kingdom Hearts 3: To kick things off, you're going to need...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - What Disney Worlds Are There?
The real reason you're here
The Disney worlds you visit throughout your journey in Kingdom Hearts 3 will serve up some of the most memorable moments in the entire franchise, but which universes will you be exploring? Three worlds return from previous games, while the other five are brand new to the series. Here's all eight and what you can expect...
News PS5 Website Domain Redirects to Official PlayStation Site
Next gen is coming?
Another day, another PS5 rumour. A somewhat obscure website address has been discovered, and it's caught the internet's attention for a couple of reasons. The domain is playstation5.pro, which of course refers to Sony's next gen console. However, if you visit the domain, it'll redirect you to the official PlayStation website...
News Virtual Reality Stealth Title Budget Cuts Is Sneaking onto PSVR
Bad robot
Perhaps one of the most obvious absentees from PSVR's lineup is Budget Cuts from developer Neat Corporation. This VR stealth game, which received buckets of praise when it released on PC, sees you making your way through an office building that's been taken over by cost-cutting robots, using throwing knives to disable your metallic foes...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - How to Switch Between Attractions and Special Attacks in Combat
L2 is your friend
There are so many special abilities, attacks, and attractions to exploit during combat in Kingdom Hearts 3, but when you've got a stack piled up with multiple timers counting down, how do you switch between them in order to select the most effective one? We're on hand to tell you how. How to Switch Between Attractions and Special...
Guide Kingdom Hearts 3 - How to Upgrade Keyblades
Improving your attack
How do you upgrade Keyblades in Kingdom Hearts 3? This is one of the very few games in the series that actually allows you to upgrade the Keyblades you pick up as part of your adventure through resource collection. We hear you though, how do you do that? Here's how. How to Upgrade Keyblades in Kingdom Hearts 3: The ability to...
News PS4 Was the World's Best-Selling Console in 2018
Sony edges out Switch in fifth year
Contrary to common opinion, the PlayStation 4 was once again the world’s best-selling console in 2018 – despite it celebrating its fifth anniversary in November. Sony shipped 8.1 million consoles globally during the three month period ending 31st December, bringing its overall total for the calendar year up to...
News There Are 36.3 Million PlayStation Plus Subscribers
You do the maths
Sony’s making more revenue from the PlayStation Network than Nintendo is in its entirety, which demonstrates the scale of the juggernaut that the Japanese giant has created. Of course, a huge hunk of change can be attributed to PlayStation Plus, the subscription service which allows PlayStation 4 owners to download a selection of...
News Sony Doesn't Believe Cloud-Based Gaming Will Render Consoles Obsolete Yet
Not in the near-future anyway
There’s a lot of talk about cloud gaming at the moment, and despite Sony being the only platform holder to offer an online-based streaming service in the form of PlayStation Now, the perennial underdog is commonly considered to be behind the curve. But speaking during a financial call about threats to the immediate...
News ANTHEM Public Demo Appears to Be Going Smoothly on PS4
So far
Just a quick update for those cautious of jumping into the ANTHEM public demo: it actually seems to be working quite well. There were reasonable fears that the demo would crumble as soon as it launched -- much like the VIP outing last weekend -- but it looks like connection errors are being kept to a minimum on PlayStation 4. That's the case...
News Media Molecule Made Pool in Dreams and It's Madness
Pot black
Here’s a little something Media Molecule employee John Beech cobbled together in Dreams during the beta. So far, we’ve focused on what the community’s been up to, but what about those who’ve been working with the tools since the PlayStation 4 exclusive’s inception? Well, here’s pool, complete with multiple camera views, a warm...
News Metacritic Dubs Capcom the Best Publisher of 2018
Sony at number 6
Aggregate site Metacritic doesn't just average out review scores -- it holds a lot of interesting information across various types of media. Each year, the site crunches the numbers to determine which game publisher performed the best in terms of the number of games released and how they fared critically. For 2018, it's Capcom that...
Poll Will You Be Playing the ANTHEM Public Demo This Weekend?
Land of the freelancer
The ANTHEM public demo is set to go live in just a couple of hours (at the time of writing). Available to everyone via the PlayStation Store, the demo could end up being a make-or-break scenario for many players, so here's hoping that EA and BioWare get it right this time. We say that because last weekend's VIP demo was a...
News Latest Metro: Exodus Trailer Provides a Rockstar Style Breakdown
Journey beyond
This is definitely a new trend in game trailers, isn't it? A neutral narrator broadly explains a game's themes and features alongside a few minutes of gameplay. Metro: Exodus is the latest game to get this treatment, as you can see above. In the year 2036, player character Artyom and his crew leave the metro and commandeer a train in...
News Team Sonic Racing's Soundtrack Highlighted Once Again in New Video from SEGA
Sonic heroes
SEGA has been putting the spotlight on the music in Team Sonic Racing for a good while now. Every now and again, the publisher shares a new song from the upcoming kart racer, and while the tunes are decent enough, we hope we get to see more of the game itself soon. Not today, though -- the latest video on the game once again focuses on...
News Sony Enjoys Record Quarter As Entertainment Divisions Boom
The only way is up
Sony, best known for its electronics, is gradually becoming an entertainment organisation – and its record third quarter results, spanning the three month period ending 31st December, reflect that. The company registered operating income of ¥377 billion (~$3.5 billion), with PlayStation once again leading the charge – despite...
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