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News - September, 2020
Wednesday30th Sep 2020
News Spider-Man Creative Director Speaks Out on Peter Parker's New Face Following Backlash
Old versus new
It wouldn't be a normal day in the PlayStation Nation without some controversy, would it? The latest incident to have people slinging insults on social media stems from the Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 remaster. If you haven't already heard, Peter Parker has a new face model, and by new face model, we mean that he looks like a totally...
Poll Which Peter Parker Face Do You Prefer in Marvel's Spider-Man?
Original, or Remastered?
When Insomniac Games said that Peter Parker's model would be updated in Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered on PS5, we didn't think that the nerdy protagonist would be getting an entirely new face — but here we are. A quick and easy poll for you, then: which Peter Parker face do you prefer? There's no doubt that the new face...
Review Vampyr - An Intriguing, Bloodthirsty RPG
Sucky combat
Republished on Wednesday 30th September 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. DONTNOD has so far released two games: 2013's often forgotten Remember Me and the breakout success Life Is Strange. Vampyr is the ambitious company's...
Review Need for Speed Payback - A Fine Racer Bogged Down By Microtransactions
Pay up
Republished on Wednesday 30th September 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. We’re not sure about The Fast and the Furious, but Need for Speed Payback sure will make you furious fast. Ghost Games has spent two years tuning up...
Gallery Peter Parker Has a Brand New Face in Stunning Spider-Man: Remastered PS5 Screenshots
Behind the mask
Good golly gosh, Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered looks unreal in these newly released PS5 screenshots. The original game already looked great on PS4, but the power of Sony's next-gen console is clearly going to have a noticeable effect on Spidey's adventure. Oh, and Peter Parker has a new face. Like, a totally new face. Developer...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Looks Outstanding in 60FPS PS5 Footage
New Peter Parker face model
Insomniac Games promised it would give us a good look at Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered running on a PlayStation 5 before launch and boy has it delivered. Alongside a series of impressive next-gen screenshots, a new trailer shows off what the developer has achieved on Sony's latest system. In short: it's seriously...
News PS5 Game Returnal Looks Amazing in New Screenshot, Plus More Details
Here's a story description
Returnal is a PlayStation 5 exclusive from Resogun developer Housemarque that seems to be going too far under the radar right now. This 2021 title is looking particularly impressive in both footage and screenshots, and today we've gotten even more of the latter combined with some new details. These tidbits come courtesy of...
Hands On Genshin Impact Is a Very Impressive Free-to-Play Action RPG
Add to library
Straight to the point: Genshin Impact has pretty much ripped our expectations to shreds. The game that many have been calling a Breath of the Wild clone is actually really, really good — and it doesn't have to cost you a penny. Genshin Impact is a free-to-play, open world action RPG. It has a story, interesting characters, quests,...
News PS5's Stray Shares New Story and Gameplay Details
Untangle an ancient mystery
Stray might be one of the most adorable PlayStation 5 games announced so far, meaning any new details are always going to be met with enthusiasm here at Push Square. And luckily enough, today's update to the game's official PS5 page has brought with it new story and gameplay details that help to give us a slightly better...
News PS Store Games of a Generation Sale Discounts Some of the Best PS4 Titles
Star Wars! CrossCode! Uncharted!
As we come to the end of one console generation before transitioning into the next, it's understandable to be thinking about which games really defined that period of time. Sony itself is quite clearly one of those going through the thought process as the PlayStation Store Games of a Generation sale kicks off today...
After controversial Ultimate Team ad spotted in toy mag
Update: In response to the controversy which started a few days ago after Electronic Arts was spotted advertising FIFA Points to kids inside a Smyths Toys magazine, the publisher issued the following statement: "We take very seriously the responsibilities we have when marketing EA games and...
News Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 Inspired by Franchise's Past, Present, and Future
A true celebration
Gran Turismo 7 looks set to be a complete celebration of the franchise’s two-decade history, with the upcoming PlayStation 5 instalment promising to “ignite your personal passion for cars with features inspired by the past, present, and future of Gran Turismo”. A new PlayStation website recap reveals that you’ll find...
News The Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima Among Top Nominees in Golden Joystick Awards 2020
Make your votes count
The Golden Joystick Awards are upon us once again. The industry's biggest community-voted awards ceremony returns for another year, and there's a real mix in each category this time around. Both The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima are among the most nominated games, appearing in four categories each. Funnily enough,...
News PS5 Marketing Begins in Europe with Huge Doritos Campaign
Chip shot
Sony has partnered with Doritos to giveaway a bunch of PlayStation 5 consoles in Europe, and all you have to do to win is scoff selected packets of the savoury snack. Promotional bags will be available across the UK and the continent starting 29th September, with each carton including a code that you can enter into a website for a chance...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Trophy List Could Prove to Be a Tough Platinum
Master Marsupial
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is going to be a difficult game and so adding the Platinum Trophy to your personal collection looks like it will also prove to be a tough task. The game's Trophy list has just gone live over on Exophase, and it looks like you'll need to complete and master pretty much everything it has to offer to...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered PS5 Gameplay Promised Prior to Release
In the swing of things
It’s standard practice to show off your game before deploying it, but Sony decided not to release a single screenshot of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered recently, leading to lots of controversy last week. Many feel that the title should be a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade, but Insomniac Games has insisted it’s investing...
News Apple TV Plus Seemingly Streaming to PS5, PS4 Soon
iPlayStation
Got enough room in your life for one more television streaming application? Speculation has it that Apple TV Plus will soon stream to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, as the iPhone maker is in contact with Sony about bringing its service to the systems. Some of the standout content on the Netflix-esque platform include The Banker...
Gallery New Astro's Playroom PS5 Screenshots Are Gorgeous and Adorable
Built-in PS5 game looking good
Astro's Playroom is a game that every prospective PlayStation 5 owner can look forward to. Just like PS4's The Playroom, this 3D platformer comes pre-installed on every PS5 console, aiming to introduce new players to all the next-gen machine's new bells and whistles. As you might expect, the game is also looking...
News Get a Good Look at Spider-Man's New Face in Remastered PS5 Cutscene
Ben Jordan lends face model
If you don't already know by now, Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered will feature a brand new face model for Peter Parker. Modelled after actor Ben Jordan, it'll be featured in the upcoming PlayStation 5 remaster, and presumably, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales if the character decides to show up. But
News PlayStation and Funko Collaborate Once Again on New Line of Vinyl Figures
More PlayStation POP! figures
Funko's ever-expanding range of POP! vinyl figurines has dipped into PlayStation territory before, and now it's happening again. The collectable desk-clutterers are back with a new line of official figures based on some of Sony's first party games. This time around, the focus is on God of War,
Gallery Sparks Fly in Destruction AllStars PS5 Screenshots
Single player details emerge
Destruction AllStars is predominantly a competitive multiplayer experience, but there’s still a single player series for you to work your way through. Revealed courtesy of the official PlayStation website, you’ll be able to “master over 50 events to prove yourself a Destruction legend”. The page adds: “Unlock...
News DIRT 5, Maneater Saves Won't Transfer from PS4 to PS5
But looks like you'll get new Trophies
Like many other games, DIRT 5 and Maneater will receive free PS4 to PS5 upgrades – but there is a catch, as you’ll need to start both titles over. Sony’s approach to cross-save appears to be down to developers to implement; Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales will allow you to transfer your progress...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Mode Really Could Be a Game of Its Own
Die Maschine
Treyarch has shared a first glimpse at the incredibly in-depth Zombies mode shipping with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War this November. Much like the titles before it, this really does feel like its own game within a game as members of the team describe how they're overhauling the experience with free post-launch content, a brand new...
News Pragmata PS5 Page Is Just as Vague as Its Reveal Trailer
Capcom's mystery title
Ask us to describe PlayStation 5 project Pragmata and all we could probably come up with is a couple of words. Space? A digitised cat? A man in a spacesuit? Yeah, something like that. The new IP from Capcom hasn't exactly explained itself ahead of a 2022 release window and the official PS5 page from Sony doesn't do too much of...
News Rally Fans Wait Patiently for DIRT 5's PS5 Release Date
12th November, maybe
Release dates are beginning to trickle in for PlayStation 5’s launch games, but DIRT 5 is currently one conspicuous absentee. Codemasters has confirmed that the rally game will release on 6th November on the PlayStation 4 and 10th November on the Xbox Series S|X, but Sony’s next-gen console currently finds itself stuck with...
News China Hero Game ANNO: Mutationem Debuts Three Minutes of Gameplay
Now this is style
ANNO: Mutationem is one of those China Hero Project games that has been knocking about for a while now, and this latest gameplay walkthrough is probably our best look at it yet. Three minutes of footage detail a futuristic, stylised world full of combat and traversal. The voiceover isn't in English so we couldn't tell you what...
News New PS5 Features Discovered in PS Store's Source Code
Wishlists! Boost Mode! More!
Sony’s not telling us a huge amount about the PlayStation 5 at the present, so leave it to intrepid code junkies to extract the information out of the platform holder. New code uncovered on the web-based version of the PlayStation Store teases some of the tantalising new features we can expect to find on the next-gen...
Tuesday29th Sep 2020
News PS5 Pre-Orders from Some Retailers May Not Be Fulfilled Until 2021
Stores telling customers PS5 orders might be late
GameStop's Irish stores won't be able to send PlayStation 5 consoles to all pre-orders in time for release day, reports VGC. The retailer has been sending messages to some PS5 pre-order holders, informing them that their next-gen console won't be with them until sometime in 2021. It cites...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Looks Way More Polished in New Story Trailer
Let's hope it stays that way
Much has been said about the roughness of Assassin's Creed Valhalla since its first gameplay reveal, but the upcoming open worlder is looking a lot more like the finished article in this brand new story trailer. Granted, we don't know how much of this video is touched up (we imagine that most of it is), but it's still...
Gallery Demon's Souls PS5 Screenshots Show an Insanely Detailed Launch Game
Next-gen
Crikey, heck – Demon’s Souls sure is a looker on the PlayStation 5, isn’t it? Alongside confirmation of some Digital Deluxe bonuses, Sony has showcased four new screenshots from Bluepoint’s upcoming remake – and it looks obscenely beautiful. We’re not going to do justice to these with words, so we’ll just embed the images for...
News NBA 2K21 Community Rocked by Modded PS4 Controllers
Mean green machine
NBA 2K21’s controversial new shot aiming mechanic was supposed to increase the skill gap of the wildly popular basketball simulation, but wily players appear to have figured out a workaround to ensure they hit coveted green shots every single time: modded DualShock 4 controllers. A round of videos shared online show how some...
Wednesday30th Sep 2020
News Godfall's Cinematic Opening Is Way More Hype Than We Expected
Good god
PS5 launch title Godfall got one of its best gameplay showings just a few weeks back, and now it's here with a cinematic opening that lasts two and a half minutes. Honestly, we didn't have any expectations for this video, but bloody hell, it's actually really good. While we're not always keen on CG trailers, there are certainly times when...
Tuesday29th Sep 2020
News Demon's Souls PS5 Demo Running 1440p, 60 Frames-Per-Second
Performance mode lookin' crisp
Demon’s Souls is a true next-gen showcase for the PlayStation 5, and its recent demo is running at 60 frames-per-second on Sony’s new hardware. A Digital Foundry analysis concludes that the title, presumably utilising some kind of performance mode, is leveraging 1440p resolution – although it stresses that due to...
Talking Point Are You Worried About the Future of Western RPGs on PS5?
A new era
With Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media, and therefore Bethesda Game Studios, the PS5 has potentially lost out on a Western RPG powerhouse. Now that Bethesda joins inXile and Obsidian Entertainment under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella, the team in green has established something of a genre monopoly. Granted, it's going to be a while...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Players Think a New Killstreak May Be Overpowered
Foresight
Season Six of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare starts today, bringing with it a whole host of additions to the game itself and Call of Duty: Warzone. However, one new feature that wasn't touched upon in the patch notes is the inclusion of another killstreak for players to find, and they're worried it might be a little bit too overpowered...
News Neil Druckmann Visits 'Insane' Uncharted Movie Set with Tom Holland
Production seemingly going well
So, what's the latest on the Uncharted movie, then? Tom Holland, who stars as a young Nathan Drake in the upcoming flick, was last seen singing the praises of the film. What's the enthusiastic actor been up to since? Having a chinwag with none other than Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann. Holland was able to speak with...
Wednesday30th Sep 2020
News NBA 2K21 Added to PS5 Launch Lineup, First Screenshot
Slam dunk
The current NBA season may finally be on the cusp of its conclusion when the LA Lakers take on the Miami Heat later today, but basketball fans still have plenty to look forward to with the release of NBA 2K21 on the PlayStation 5 later this year. While it won’t come as a massive surprise, 2K Sports has confirmed the title will Euro-step...
Tuesday29th Sep 2020
Mini Review The Walking Dead Onslaught - One for the Undead Fans
Building a new beginning
It’s been a good year for The Walking Dead fans on PlayStation VR. Having previously seen The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners back in May by Skydance Interactive, we now have The Walking Dead Onslaught arrive as an entirely separate VR adaptation. Developed by Survios, Onslaught takes us directly into AMC’s television...
Get your Sony cross-gen games
Get your wallets ready: it's pre-order time. Sony has started making its cross-gen first party exclusives available to pre-purchase on PlayStation Store. Pages for the PS4 versions of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Sackboy: A Big Adventure are up on the digital storefront in its Coming Soon section. This is...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Details Digital Deluxe Edition
Includes items, soundtrack
The Demon's Souls remake on PS5 is getting a Digital Deluxe Edition, an update on the PlayStation Blog confirms. As the name suggests, it'll be exclusive to the PlayStation Store, priced at $89.99 / €99.99. The Digital Deluxe Edition comes with a bunch of in-game stuff, including armour sets, a weapon, a shield, and a...
News Sony Begins Advertising Spider-Man Films as PS5 Essentials
Homecoming, Far from Home, and Into the Spider-Verse
Sony clearly loves the grasp it has on the Spider-Man IP, and so alongside the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, it will also begin advertising the recent films based on the
News PS5 Fans Are Curious if $70 Destruction AllStars Has Microtransactions
In-game currency causes concerns
Sony finally gave us an update on Destruction AllStars today, which forms one-fifth of the PlayStation 5’s first-party launch game lineup. The Lucid Games developed title – which has been shrouded in mystery since it debuted earlier in the year – blends car combat with parkour, and is clearly gunning for the...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Looks Adorable in New PS5 Gameplay Trailer, Special Editions Detailed
Pop it
Slow down Sony, you'll give yourself a headache. Hot on the heels of providing more details on Destruction AllStars, the platform holder has revealed a little more on another of its first party PS5 launch titles, Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Most of the new info is handily summarised in the new video above, which features some new gameplay to...
News PlayStation China to Spotlight China Hero Project Updates This Week
New announcements, footage, and progress
PlayStation China will provide an update on its ongoing China Hero Project this week, meaning titles like Lost Soul Aside could get new trailers. Writing on its Twitter account, the Sony-funded initiative explained that it’ll host a domestic online event from 7PM Beijing time (12PM BST) on 30th September,...
News Destruction AllStars on PS5 Finally Detailed, But No Gameplay Trailer
We take what we can get
What is this?! Details about an upcoming PlayStation 5 game?! Wow! Yes, Sony has finally decided to tell us what Destruction AllStars is. However, it's through the PlayStation Blog rather than with a simple gameplay trailer. That is said to be coming in the near future so, for now, we'll have to make do with the power of...
News Golly! We've Sure Missed Sackboy Costumes Inspired by PlayStation Heroes
Suits you
Amid all the new Sackboy: A Big Adventure news, you may have missed the inclusion of four PlayStation-inspired costumes. Available as part of the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition, you’ll be able to dress your cutesy character as Connor from Detroit: Become Human, Deacon from Days Gone, Jin from Ghost of Tsushima, and Sa
News Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered Has Now Been Rated in Korea
Just announce it, EA
Sometimes, you just can't keep secrets from getting out. It happens every now and again. By now, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is definitely a thing, and EA might as well just spill the beans. The existence of the game was first reported by VentureBeat, and it has since appeared in listings on Amazon UK. Now, the...
News Bugsnax Blowout Incoming as Media Goes Hands On
Talkin' 'bout
Earworm indie Bugsnax will get a blowout imminently, as media is set to go hands on with the audacious outing. Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller appears to be leading the charge, revealing on his Twitter account that he’ll be playing the title this week. It’s unclear whether he’ll be previewing the PlayStation 5 version, but with the...
News DJ Diplo and Boxer Anthony Joshua Are in FIFA 21
You read it right
EA Sports clearly has its priorities straight with FIFA 21 on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, announcing that DJ Diplo and Anthony Joshua will cameo in the upcoming soccer simulation. This is the second time British boxer Joshua has cameoed in a game this year, after also appearing in EA Sports UFC 4 – another sport he’s...
News Torchlight III Comes to PS4 in Just Two Weeks
It's time to dungeon crawl
After not exactly setting the world on fire with a recent early access PC release, Torchlight III will come to PlayStation 4 in two weeks on 13th October 2020. This is the full game and not any sort of preview build. Costing $39.99, you'll also gain access to an exclusive Fairy pet named Azure Glittersprite. That's nice,...
Monday28th Sep 2020
Rumour Your PS4 Saves May Not Work on All Upgraded PS5 Games
Backwards compatibility should be fine
Update: Insomniac Games community director James Stevenson has now stated that, in the case of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales at least, your PS4 save will carry across to the PS5 if you utilise the title's free next-gen upgrade. This situation seems to suggest that cross-save has not been mandated by Sony...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon PS5 Version Coming March 2021, Free Upgrade Confirmed
Free physical upgrade too
Update: It has now been confirmed that physical PS4 copies of Yakuza: Like a Dragon can also be upgraded to the PS5 version free of charge — you'll just need to purchase the console that comes with a disc drive. However, your save data will not transfer from PS4 to PS5. Original story: Whilst Xbox Series X owners...
News Unofficial DualSense PS5 Controller Images Show Us the Tech Inside
A look inside the DualSense
Are you waiting patiently for Sony to provide a teardown of the PlayStation 5? Us too, but until then, take a look at this. A South American tech company named Evzen Elite Technology has posted some interesting images of the DualSense PS5 controller on its Instagram, and they appear to give us our first look inside the...
News This Is What a Bloodborne PS5 Remaster Could Look Like
Fan creates 4K 60fps video
Rumours of a Bloodborne remaster have been doing the rounds for a long, long time — but what would such a remaster actually look like? YouTube channel SnazzyAI gives us some idea, using AI to render some Bloodborne gameplay in 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second. God does it look good. According to some sources, a PS5...
News Free-to-Play RPG Genshin Impact Is Out Now on PS4
Breath of the Wild on PlayStation?
Genshin Impact, the free-to-play action RPG regularly compared to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, has today released on PlayStation 4. It's available as a free download from the PlayStation Store, or you can opt to purchase an £8.99/$9.99 Adventurers Bundle alongside it to give you a headstart. What...
News Monster Hunter World: Iceborne's Huge Fatalis Update Gets a Trailer Ahead of This Week's Launch
The end is in sight
It's another big week for Monster Hunters the world over as Iceborne's huge Title Update 5 launches on the 1st October (technically the 30th September in some regions). If you missed out on the news, this update adds the fearsome black dragon Fatalis alongside an arch-tempered version of Velkhana. But that's not all. The...
News UK Sales Charts: Mafia Makes the Top 10 Not Once But Twice
Organised legal activity
Publisher 2K will be very happy to see Mafia has launched in the UK's physical top 10 twice. If you're wondering how, don't worry — there's no underhanded criminal work going on, there are just two different ways to buy Mafia. Debuting in third place is Mafia: Definitive Edition, the remake of the very first entry in the...
Review Going Under - A Compelling and Comical Roguelite
Upstairs downstairs
Many roguelikes and roguelites follow a similar template, and if you've played one, it can feel as though you've played them all. However, they're not all cut from the same cloth; yes, they share some common design and gameplay choices, but others are true outliers that do things differently with the formula. Going Under is one...
Sounds good to us
We don't know an awful lot about Final Fantasy XVI outside of its reveal trailer (which we still re-watch on a daily basis). Square Enix has previously said that the game's next big information dump is scheduled for 2021, but it seems as though we're getting broader details a lot sooner. Speaking during the publisher's Tokyo Game...
News PS5, PS4 Action RPG Scarlet Nexus Slices Up a Stylish Story Trailer
Bleeding hearts
Scarlet Nexus continues to look pretty good in its latest trailer, which focuses on story and characters. Protagonist Yuito has to work alongside a number of people with similar psionic powers, and we get to see a bunch of them here. Scarlet Nexus may be a fast paced action title at its core, but the game clearly wants to surround...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Reveal Set for Wednesday
The undead are back
Following a bit of a mixed reception to the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War alpha test, the next step in Treyarch's marketing cycle will be to reveal the Zombies mode. It'll take place this coming Wednesday at 10am PT / 6pm BST on the official Call of Duty YouTube channel, assumedly in the form of a trailer along with a bit of...
Sunday27th Sep 2020
News The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Will Be Worth the Wait, Says Neil Druckmann
Have a little patience
Many Naughty Dog fans had been hoping that yesterday's celebration of The Last of Us would also bring with it a reveal of the long-awaited multiplayer component for The Last of Us: Part II. That never happened, with the studio instead focusing on its community with a set of new GIFs,
News Final Fantasy 16 Targeting a Mature Age Rating
Adults only
The teen themes of more recent mainline Final Fantasy games will be cast aside for upcoming PlayStation 5 timed exclusive Final Fantasy 16, as publisher Square Enix eyes a Mature age rating. Confirmation comes courtesy of a European newsletter about the release, which includes an 18 PEGI symbol as part of the footer. It’s technically a...
Deal PS Plus Subs Available for $29.39 in the US
Better than half-price
If you’re eager to extend your PlayStation Plus subscription ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch, then you probably won’t find a better deal than this in the United States. CD Keys currently has 12-month codes available for $29.39, which is effectively a 52 per cent saving. That means you could, in theory, get two years...
News PS5 Exclusive Final Fantasy 16's Graphics Not Tuned or Optimised Yet
Wanted to show in-game footage
Final Fantasy 16 set pulses racing during Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal event earlier in the year, but some did criticise the presentation of the next-gen release. Square Enix is known for its beautiful JRPGs, and for many the upcoming exclusive looked like a step down from Final Fantasy VII Remake, which launched...
News Tekken 7 Sells Over 6 Million Copies, Celebrates with Funny New Artwork
Series sales top 50 million
Tekken 7 just keeps on selling. The Bandai Namco fighter has topped 6 million copies, making it a real juggernaut of the genre. And to celebrate, a new artwork has been released. Unlike previous celebratory pieces — which usually show the Tekken cast getting together for a big party — this one takes the coronavirus...
News Kunimitsu Unmasked and Confirmed for Tekken 7 Alongside Season 4 Update Details
New moves, balancing, and more
It's official: Kunimitsu is returning to Tekken. She'll be the first of two DLC characters planned for Season 4 of Tekken 7, and she's got a rad new design. As it turns out, this is the old Kunimitsu's daughter — and we actually get to see her face in the above reveal trailer. A new stage, named 'Vermilion Gates',...
News Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires Announced for PS5, PS4, Targeting Early 2021
Command and conquer
Koei Tecmo promised some Dynasty Warriors news for Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online, and here it is: Dynasty Warriors 9 will be getting its own Empires title. It'll release on both PS5 and PS4 in "early 2021". You can watch the brief teaser trailer above. For those unfamiliar with the Empires spin-off series, they add a strategic...
Saturday26th Sep 2020
News Rapper Travis Scott Has a PS5
Goosebumps
As this very scribe pointed out on Twitter last night, it's kind of crazy to think that every YouTuber and their dog now has an Xbox Series X while the only person outside of Sony to even touch a PlayStation 5 DualSense controller is Geoff Keighley. However, just a couple of hours later, that take was rendered completely outdated. So, who...
Soapbox The Week After PS5's Showcase, Sony Told Us Nothing About Its Next-Gen Console
And it's getting boring now
Sony’s big PlayStation 5 Showcase Event was an entertaining watch from a software perspective last week, but we said at the time that it’d need to kickstart a flow of constant communication from the Japanese giant. I’d expected it to take the momentum from its livestream into this week, as it utilised the remaining...
News Metal Gear Artist Creates Stunning Last of Us 2 Illustration, Perfect for Wallpaper
Mobile and desktop versions released
Yoji Shinkawa, the supremely talented artist best known for his work on the Metal Gear franchise, has crafted an amazing illustration of Ellie, Joel, and Abby to help celebrate The Last of Us Day 2020. Both mobile and desktop versions have been released, making it a tempting proposition for your next wallpaper...
News The Last of Us Day Marked with a Clutch of GIFs
The Meme of Us
Naughty Dog’s celebrations for The Last of Us Day get bigger and better every year, and despite a coronavirus-inflicted name change, 2020 is no different. Fresh from yesterday’s selection of pre-announcements, the world-class developer has followed up with a
Mini Review Budget Cuts - VR Stealth Action Has Never Been This Good
No cutbacks here
Corporate satire is common across gaming but rarely focuses on issues faced by automation. Taking this concept into an action stealth title with murderous robots, Budget Cuts finally lands on PlayStation VR two years after its PC launch and it’s been worth the wait. Developed by Neat Corporation, you play as a human employee of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 343
And breathe
It’s been a pretty – how shall we put this? – tense week, hasn’t it? Between the whole Bethesda buyout, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered mishaps, and general mood online, we’re all due a bit of downtime. What are you playing this weekend? Sammy Barker, Editor: I wanted to finally beat Grand Theft Auto V over the next week or...
Friday25th Sep 2020
News More PS5 Pre-Orders Live in the UK, with the US, Canada to Follow
GAME, GameStop, Walmart with second wave
Update: The second wave of PS5 pre-orders are going live across the UK right now, with the likes of GAME accepting pre-purchases on its website via mostly costly bundles. Smyths Toys has also gone live with their own set of PS5 pre-orders, including the consoles themselves and bundles. Meanwhile, the US and...
Talking Point What Free October 2020 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
Subscriber hype
What’s the October 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? When will the free October 2020 PS Plus games be announced? September 2020's PS Plus lineup was met with a mixed response, as many felt there was too much of an emphasis on multiplayer with the addition of both Street Fighter V and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Regardless, it added...
News Don't Worry, Dying Light 2 Is Still in Active Development
But that's all we know
It's been quite a while since we last heard anything concrete about Dying Light 2, hasn't it? The sequel was delayed indefinitely at the very start of this year, before even the coronavirus pandemic took hold, and since then we haven't had any new gameplay or even a new piece of information. Rumours
News PlayStation Girl Pokes Fun at PS5 Pre-Order Scramble
Sell out
Securing a PS5 pre-order has proved particularly problematic for some gamers, and PlayStation Girl is here to illustrate the struggle. In the embedded comedy sketch, the personified next-gen platform flaunts all of her new features, while her predecessor is forced to sit and watch. Unfortunately, actually obtaining the new console turns out...
News Second Wave of PS5 UK Pre-Orders Are Quick to Sell Out
And they're gone
After a number of UK retailers confirmed they would today have extra PlayStation 5 pre-orders available for those who missed out last week, the second wave has also sold out at a speedy pace. The likes of Amazon UK, GAME, Smyths Toys, Currys, and Argos all made their latest PS5 allocation available throughout Friday morning, but it...
News Maybe Don't Get Your Hopes Up for Future Bethesda Games on PS5
Phil Spencer goes into more detail
Microsoft has acquired Bethesda, casting doubt over whether the publisher’s future games will release on PlayStation platforms. This is a contentious topic right now: some feel that with a $7.5 billion buyout fee, Microsoft simply won’t make its money back without releasing on Sony’s system as well. But the...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (21st September to 27th September)
13 Sentinels! Mafia! Tennis World Tour 2!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's a decent week for new releases, with the highly recommended 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and the hotly anticipated Mafia: Definitive Edition part of the selection. For a full list of all new PS4 game...
News This Free The Last of Us 2 PS4 Theme Can Be Downloaded Right Now
Make it to Santa Barbara
Naughty Dog celebrates The Last of Us Day starting tomorrow, but you can kickstart the party right now by downloading a brand new PlayStation 4 theme via the PlayStation Store free of charge. The dynamic theme, pictured above, is taken from the main menu screen that players see upon completing The Last of Us: Part II. The...
Mini Review Port Royale 4 - Dull Strategy Game Fails To Float Our Boat
Yo Ho Hum
Port Royale 4 starts well. The opening cinematic shows footage of shady piratey characters doing shady piratey business, and it's backed by a rousing soundtrack that makes you want to sail the seven seas looking for plunder. But any hopes you might have of swashbuckling adventures are almost immediately dashed after starting up the first...
Rumour Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Now Planned for Early 2021
First game causing problems
Yep, the long rumoured Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster is once again back in the news and this latest slice of information appears to have both a positive and negative takeaway. What is now being dubbed Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, this collection of the original trilogy of titles has now apparently been pushed back...
News New Sony Patent Shows Potential Next-Gen PSVR Controllers Once Again
Move it
It's hardly a secret at this point, but Sony is definitely looking to create some brand new virtual reality controllers. The PlayStation Move wands have served well, but the tech is 10 years old, and PSVR deserves better. Presumably, the platform holder is set to produce a brand new VR headset for use with PS5, but until we learn more about...
News Celebrate The Last of Us Day with Statues, Merch, and Contests
PlayStation Store discounts too
Tomorrow marks The Last of Us Day, formerly known as Outbreak Day, and the occasion brings with it a variety of purchases and activities to participate in. From a free PlayStation 4 theme and discounts on the games themselves through to lovely statues and even an Abby cosplay guide, it has the lot. Naughty Dog has...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Local Multiplayer Modes Officially Revealed
N. Sanity
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is due out in just over a week's time, but it seems Activision still isn't done telling us about it. As revealed by IGN, the brand new entry in the series will feature competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes. You can see them in action in the brand new video above. There are two competitive modes...
News Quantic Dream Classic Fahrenheit Getting 15th Anniversary Physical Release on PS4
But not in North America
If you've played Detroit: Become Human or Heavy Rain, you'll know what studio Quantic Dream is all about. The French developer, led by David Cage, is all about interactive dramas and interweaving stories, and it's been that way since the start. Fahrenheit, or Indigo Prophecy as it's known in the USA, was its big break in...
News One PS5 Game Can Be Bought a Week Before the Console's UK Launch
At least you can look at it
It still feels like the UK and the rest of Europe have been shafted by the extra week we'll have to wait for the PlayStation 5 launch. Made to wait until 19th November 2020, it'll be difficult for us to watch as our US friends get their hands on the console seven days earlier than ourselves. Nevertheless, at least we'll...
News Resident Evil Village May Also Come to PS4, Capcom 'Looking Into It'
Not making any promises
Here's a weird one for you: Capcom has just announced on its Tokyo Games Show 2020 livestream that it is trying to bring Resident Evil Village to PlayStation 4 as well as the already announced PlayStation 5. The Japanese publisher stopped short of officially confirming the port as it only looking into the possibility as of...
News Fall Guys Players Get Free In-Game Costume As Apology for Cheater Issues
Big Cheatus
Fall Guys is a simple, multiplayer platforming game that doesn't take itself seriously. You'd think, then, that it's relatively free of players using cheats and hacks to get the upper hand. Unfortunately, that's not the case — on PC, anyway. Since the game's launch, the team at Mediatonic has been trying to stamp out cheaters on the...
News No, There's Probably Not a Yakuza Game Reveal Planned for Sunday
That's not so rad
Update: Oh, that's a shame. It turns out there probably isn't a new Yakuza game planned for reveal during Sunday's SEGA Nama broadcast. The co-host in question has now said that she misunderstood the panel's description, which reads: "there will be new information on the Yakuza series". So, there's going to be new info on something...
News Did SEGA Just Tease a New Virtua Fighter Game?
Virtua insanity
During its Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online live stream, SEGA announced something called 'Virtual Fighter x eSports' and the fighting game community is currently losing its mind. The teaser was brief and doesn't reveal much, but near the end we do get to see a next-gen looking Akira. The bottom line is that we don't quite know what's...
News Cake Bash Brings Delicious Multiplayer Mayhem to PS4 on 15th October
Sweet
If you're like us and can't resist a sweet snack, Cake Bash might hit the spot. This patisserie party game has you and a few friends playing as confectionery and competing in various online or offline mini-games to become the top treat. Mini-games include covering yourself in the most candy, throwing fruit into a pie while avoiding a hungry...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News What Is Among Us, and Is it Coming to PS4?
Among Us devs talk console ports
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably seen the game Among Us crop up somewhere. Quietly released in 2018, the game — developed by three-person team InnerSloth — has exploded in popularity in the last few weeks. Currently, it's only available on PC and smartphones, but is the game making its way...
News This Could Be the First PS5 Compatible SSD
Storage space
Samsung has announced its new uber-fast SSD hard drive, and it could be the first that Sony whitelists for use in the PlayStation 5. As expected, it’s not cheap: 250GB will cost you $89.99, 500GB will retail for $149.99, and 1TB will set you back $229.99. Compared to the $219.99 cost of the Xbox Series X’s expandable storage, this...
Reaction Spider-Man PS5 Debacle Shows Sony Is Out of Touch
Read the room
You know you’ve done goofed when you’d get a better response by not doing anything at all. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the PlayStation 5 re-release of 2018’s open world smash hit, has been handled atrociously by Sony – and it’s emblematic of a disastrous week for the Japanese giant, that’s seen it scramble from one...
Friday25th Sep 2020
Final fantastic
Final Fantasy XVI has been in development "for at least four years in some capacity", according to industry journalist Jason Schreier, speaking on the latest Triple Click podcast. Schreier credits sources who are apparently familiar with the game's production. And yes, this does mean that Final Fantasy XVI is "coming sooner than...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News Popular Indie Game Hades May Come to PS5, PS4 'Down the Line'
Definitely don't rule it out
If you've been keeping your ear close to the ground and are a big fan of indie titles, there's a pretty good chance that Hades is already on your radar. The latest game from Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre developer Supergiant Games has been making waves since its recent 1.0 PC release as well as a port to Nintendo Switch,...
Mini Review Crysis Remastered - A Poor Remaster of a Pretty Important Game
Not-so incredible Crysis
Everyone remembers Crysis, of course. But what’s easy to forget is Crytek’s PC shattering behemoth of a technical marvel released 13 years ago. The industry has changed rather a lot in that time. For example, 13 years ago, Crysis was a pretty good game. Now? Well, it’s complicated. Memes aside, the PS4 can mostly...
Friday25th Sep 2020
News Football Manager 2021 Is Not on PS5, PS4 Because Sony Didn't Send Devkits
Red card
Soccer spreadsheet sim Football Manager 2021 will launch on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One this holiday, but both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 will be left on the bench. Asked why Sony’s systems have been excluded, Sports Interactive boss Miles Jacobson explained that it’s because the Japanese giant failed to...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News Gamers Will Happily Pay $70 for PS5 Games, Argues Analyst
Market demand is market demand
The rise in PlayStation 5 game prices has been a sticky topic since it was announced, but NPD’s Mat Piscatella has argued that gamers will “happily pay” the boosted price point. Speaking as part of the Virtual Economy podcast, the analyst argued that he believes the increase can be ascribed to market demand, as...
Random We Now Know What's Inside Fall Guys Characters, and It's a Nightmare
Update: Or maybe it isn't
Update: After scarring its audience for life, the Fall Guys Twitter has stated the development team can't decide the true anatomy of a Fall Guy. Apparently, it's either the nightmare fuel at the bottom of this article, or the following, much more reasonable example: Decide which one is canon in the comments below...
News NieR Replicant Gets April 2021 Release Date on PS4, No Mention of PS5
NieR enough
NieR Replicant now has a confirmed release date, both in Japan and here in the West. The action RPG will launch in the US and Europe on the 23rd April 2021 for PS4, while Asia gets it a day earlier. There's been no mention of a PS5 version. For those totally out of the loop, the new NieR Replicant is an enhanced remaster of the old NieR...
Friday25th Sep 2020
News Sony Launches SIE Blog for Behind-the-Scenes Insight into PlayStation
Corporate puff pieces
Sony has launched a new SIE-themed blog page to accompany its existing PlayStation Blog. The corporate website aims to provide readers with a “view into the company behind PlayStation”. The first post explains: “We’ll share the latest company news, stories about the people behind the products and experiences you love,...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
Interview Crytek Talks Crysis Remastered and PS5 Ray Tracing
"The most important" PS5 feature
Crytek has always been at the forefront of pushing gaming technology to its very limit, no matter whether that's all the way back in 2007 with the classic Crysis or today with the remaster of the very same game. Crysis Remastered is the first PlayStation 4 title to support ray tracing, a feature that is talking a big...
News Dragon Quest XI S Overview Trailer Shows What's New on PS4
Still due this December
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition (phew!) is coming to PS4 on the 4th December 2020, but what's new in this re-release? The game's latest trailer, fresh from Tokyo Game Show 2020, has everything you need to know. As the name implies, it's set to be the definitive version of Dragon Quest XI — an...
News Nioh 2 Darkness in the Capital DLC Confirmed for 15th October
Explore Kyoto City
Nioh 2 is still chugging along with its DLC plans after the PlayStation 4 exclusive released back in March, and this latest piece takes us to Kyoto City where the Heian Palace takes centre stage for more intense combat and levelling. The Darkness in the Capital expansion will be out on PS4 on 15th October 2020, and given the price...
Mini Review Unrailed - Simple Train Survival Game Runs Out of Steam
Do the locomotion
Unrailed is a co-op survival game in which you must keep a train going for as long as possible. It's a novel twist on the genre that sees you and three other players protecting a locomotive rather than yourselves. It even has the usual trappings of survival games, such as procedural level generation and crafting, but it keeps it...
News Transformers: Battlegrounds Is XCOM with Autobots, Rolling Out 23rd October
Megatron must be stopped
Transformers: Battlegrounds will consume an energon cube and roll out to the PlayStation 4 from 23rd October, a new trailer has revealed. The tactical title – which seems heavily inspired by the likes of XCOM and Advance Wars – will see you battling it out with dastardly Decepticons in turn-based skirmishes. There’ll...
News SEGA's Making a Live Action Yakuza Movie
Enter the Dragon
SEGA is bringing Yakuza to the big screen, it seems. The Japanese publisher is teaming up with 1212 Entertainment and Wild Sheep Content in order to make the dream a reality. Apparently, they're in the process of looking for script writers right now, so it's still very early days. And er... That's about it. It's going to be live...
Friday25th Sep 2020
A dish best served remastered
We had the chance to sit down and have a chat with composer Jesse Harlin recently about his work on the upcoming ground-up remake of Mafia, Mafia: Definitive Edition. We got to chatting about how an infamous car chase turned into a confidence bolstering music track, what influenced the operatic framing of the...
Thursday24th Sep 2020
News This Trailer Explains Why You Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Out now on PS4
You probably should not go around feeding the monkeys. No, seriously, Do Not Feed the Monkeys! That's a life lesson we all need to learn one way or another, but it's also the title of a new PlayStation 4 game. Launching today on the PlayStation Store for £9.99/$12.99, it looks to be a weird spin on the Five Nights at Freddy's...
Wednesday23rd Sep 2020
News Tweet Allegedly Sent from PS5 Goes Viral
Starved for news
Sony’s retreated to its underground lair following last week’s mammoth PlayStation 5 reveal, which has left fans starved for news on the next-gen system once more. Fortunately, when the platform holder’s not willing to speak, the community is able to build its own hype – like this tweet which has gone viral this week...
Rumour Bloodborne Remaster Is Real, Coming to PS5 and PC
Bloody hell
Whispers of a Bloodborne remaster have been doing the rounds for what feels like an eternity. Those familiar with the original game will know that it doesn't run perfectly on PS4 — it has some odd frame pacing issues and the frame rate does tend to drop during busier fights. Still, for our money, it's one of the the greatest games...
Rumour Metal Gear Solid Is Getting a Full Remake, and It's a PS5 Console Exclusive
Tactical Espionage Action
Here's a doozy of a rumour for you: Metal Gear Solid (the PS1 classic) is being remade (again) and it's coming to PS5 and PC. This is according to YouTube channel RedGamingTech, which has been known to provide some accurate leaks in the past, although they specialise in hardware information rather than software. Still,...
Poll Has Xbox's Bethesda Buyout Made You Reconsider a PS5 Purchase?
Fus Ro Damn
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple of days, you'll know that Microsoft has purchased Zenimax Media and all of its studios for a whopping $7.5 billion. They now belong under the Xbox Game Studios umbrella and so the release of future Bethesda titles on PlayStation 5 is no longer a sure-fire thing. Microsoft suit...
News Microsoft Ponders More Video Game Company Acquisitions
It'll all end in tears
Microsoft has bottomless pockets, and in the aftermath of its Bethesda acquisition, it looks to be reaching deep. The worry, of course, is that things could escalate both dramatically and rapidly – with other publishers potentially purchased by giants like Google, Tencent, Apple, and the aforementioned Redmond juggernaut...
News Japanese YouTubers to Go Hands On with PS5 in Early October
Will other territories follow suit?
Because 2020 has gone the way it's gone, hands-on impressions of next-gen hardware are sorely missing. Unless you're Geoff Keighley, you won't have touched a DualSense controller or played any PS5 games. The console is less than two months away now, so it's about time Sony upped the ante. In Japan, at least, the...
Interview How PS5 Makes Planet Coaster Better Than Ever
From the DualSense to the UI
While it hasn't been confirmed for launch just yet, Planet Coaster: Console Edition is a PlayStation 5 game you can look forward to playing this year. The console release of this 2016 PC title has received a full overhaul to accommodate for the DualSense controller soon to sit in our very hands, meaning developer...
News PlayStation Store Big in Japan Sale Has Some of the Best PS4 Bargains Yet
Resident Evil! Persona! Yakuza!
Phwoar, this is the type of sale we absolutely love to see. The PlayStation Store Big in Japan sale has returned to everyone's favourite digital storefront, and this time around, it's packed full of loads of great PlayStation 4 deals. We've got a lot to get through today. These discounts will stick around until...
News Sony Confirms Spider-Man PS5 Remaster Is Not a Free Upgrade
It's not available standalone, either
If you've been keeping up with the news then this story won't come as much of a surprise, but it's still worth having it in writing. In a statement to Kotaku, Sony has confirmed that the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered on PS5 will not be available as a free upgrade to those who own Marvel's Spider-Man...
News That PS5 Placeholder Box Art Turned Out to Be the Real Thing
Demon's Souls, Sackboy, and more
At the start of this month, before we even knew the PlayStation 5 price and release date, a bunch of box art for upcoming exclusives hit the web that claimed not to be the final piece. It included the likes of Demon's Souls, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Destruction AllStars,
News Game Companies 'Really Excited' for New Announcements at The Game Awards 2020
All aboard the hype train
Despite the complications of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, there’ll be big new game reveals at The Game Awards 2020. Scheduled to stream around the world on 12th December, host Geoff Keighley explained that major publishers urged him to go ahead with the event – and have pledged big content reveals for the showcase...
News PS Plus Members Can Score Free Bonus Content in Rocket League
Nice shot
As with most free-to-play games on the PlayStation 4, there’s a complimentary content drop for Rocket League now that it’s shed its asking fee. The exclusive add-on for members includes: Blue Notch Wheels, Blue Smoke Boost, Blue Rocks Trail, and the Trimpact BL Player Banner. You can claim it through here, assuming you have an active...
News Shark Sim Maneater Is Swimming onto PS5, Free Upgrade for PS4 Players
Jaws-dropping
Maneater is a surprisingly entertaining action game about being a bloodthirsty shark. We really rather enjoyed it on PlayStation 4, but it seems publisher Deep Silver isn't done just yet. A shark never swims backwards, and Maneater is making the jump to PS5. The game will be available on Sony's next-gen system at launch with an...
News No Man's Sky Origins Update Available Now on PS4, Adds Huge Amount of New Content
New planets, creatures, terrain, weather effects, and more
No Man's Sky crops up every now and again, and every time it does, there's some gigantic update. The latest is Origins, a typically enormous, game-changing overhaul. The update is out right now on PlayStation 4 with a free, 11GB patch. So, what could Origins possibly add to the already...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Night City Tourism Website Is Some Pretty Cool Marketing
Welcome to the jungle
Night City, the sprawling metropolis that is the setting of Cyberpunk 2077, actually has its own in-universe tourism website — and you can visit it. nightcity.love is where you need to go. It's got information on the city itself — complete with screenshots — and it's even slathered in pop-up adverts for Arasaka Security...
News The Game Awards 2020 Dated for December, Broadcast Live from Three Locations
Save the date
You didn't think coronavirus would keep Geoff Keighley from doing The Game Awards, did you? The presenter and producer is bringing the awards show back in 2020 despite the obvious hurdles, and it sounds like it'll be just as big. Mark your calendars: The Game Awards 2020 will go live on 10th December. Furthermore, it will be...
News Rocket League Crosses Paths with Fortnite in Llama-Rama Event
Here's a llama, there's a llama
Rocket League goes free-to-play starting today, and it's about to get a big in-game event to celebrate. After being acquired by Epic Games last year, the popular title is stablemates with Fortnite, and the pair are about to cross streams with
News Destiny 2: Beyond Light Trailer Takes a Tour of Europa
Mines, yes?
Bungie knows how to put together a good trailer, and this latest one for Destiny 2: Beyond Light is more evidence of that, but we think the studio is in for its toughest time yet when it comes to actually marketing the expansion. This latest piece of DLC is said to be fairly significant, except it comes out on the same day as the Xbox...
Tuesday22nd Sep 2020
Reaction Bethesda Acquisition Is a Kick in the Balls for PS5, But Sony's Goals Won't Change
Content is king
Xbox has acquired Bethesda for a frightening sum of money, putting that oft-referenced Microsoft warchest to use at last. The purchase price, an eye-watering $7.5 billion, eclipses the sum Disney spent on Marvel and Star Wars combined – it’s a frankly flabbergasting figure. It’s also potentially a giant blow for the PlayStation...
News PS5 Pre-Order Mess Put into Perspective as Xbox Buyers Are Also Forced to Scramble
Bad for different reasons
Whether you're a part of the PlayStation Nation or a member of Team Xbox, pre-ordering a next-gen console has not been easy. Sony was slaughtered last week when PS5 pre-orders were unleashed without any real notice. The situation was such a mess that the Japanese giant actually had to
News UK Retailer GAME Quietly Adds £10 Delivery Charge to PS5 Pre-Orders
Upping the cost
UK retailer GAME sold through its initial allocation of PlayStation 5 consoles, but should it get any more stock over the coming days, you’ll now have to pay an additional £9.99 delivery fee. This is despite the company previously promoting its free delivery policy. It’s worth noting that the alteration is not retroactive, so...
Wednesday23rd Sep 2020
News Looks Like Assassin's Creed Valhalla Will Be 60FPS, 4K on PS5
Top of the line
There’s no real huge surprise here, but it looks like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will run at 60 frames-per-second in 4K on the PlayStation 5, as was also confirmed for Xbox Series X previously. Word comes courtesy of a Eurogamer.de article, where it’s also mentioned that the release will leverage the Sony console’s SSD for...
Tuesday22nd Sep 2020
Guide When Is Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online?
Dates and times for various streams
The annual Tokyo Game Show is still happening this year — it's just gone digital. Like most other events in 2020, TGS has no physical venue, meaning you'll have to tune in online if you want the scoop on Eastern gaming news. But when is Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online? Which publishers are taking part? Let's go...
Review 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim - Excellent Visual Novel Is a Mind-Bending Experience
Lucky for some
Wow, what a ride 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is. Vanillaware — the talented Japanese developer behind impressive action games like Dragon's Crown Pro and Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir — is back, and it's trying something totally new with its latest release. 13 Sentinels is primarily a visual novel with some very light puzzle solving,...
News Official PS5 Page Mentions 'Faster and Smoother Frame Rates' for Select PS4 Games
"Game boost"
Sony has mentioned this before, but the potential benefits of backwards compatibility are now in bold text over on the official PS5 webpage. Listed under the system's features, one bullet point, titled 'Game Boost', reads: "Enjoy faster and smoother frame rates in select PS4 and PS VR games." It's still a vague description, but it's...
News Minecraft PSVR Support Arrives Today with Free Game Update
Build virtually anything
Earlier this month, Sony revealed that Minecraft would be getting PlayStation VR support. The blocky survival sandbox will be fully playable in virtual reality using a DualShock 4 controller, letting you get a feel for how big the structures you make really are. The game has been playable in VR on PC for a while now, but...
News Naughty Dog Rebrands Outbreak Day Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Now known as The Last of Us Day
Naughty Dog has branded 26th September – the fictional date referring to the spread of the cordyceps virus in The Last of Us lore – as Outbreak Day for some time now, but amid the coronavirus pandemic, the developer has committed to a name change. As part of a Twitter statement, the studio said that it will now...
Interview Asking After The Procession to Calvary, One of the Strangest Games on PS4
Classical conversation
The Procession to Calvary is easily one of the most unique games we've seen in some time. When it was announced for a PS4 release last month, we simply had to know more, and so we got in touch with Joe Richardson, the game's developer. We asked Joe about the game itself, how it was developed, and the inspiration behind it...
News FIFA 21 Won't Have a Free Demo for the First Time This Generation
10-hour trial still available through EA Play
If you have been planning on checking out FIFA 21 before its release but you don't have an active EA Play subscription, you're now completely out of luck. For the first time during the PlayStation 4 generation, EA Sports has confirmed that its latest football simulator will not have a free demo available...
News Remothered: Broken Porcelain Release Date Moved Forward a Week
Isn't that nice?
We're so used to reporting on game delays that when a PlayStation 4 title announces it will actually release sooner than expected, it always takes us by surprise. Originally scheduled for release on 20th October 2020, Remothered: Broken Porcelain has just dropped a welcome piece of news into our inbox. The third-person horror title...
Monday21st Sep 2020
News See the PS5 in Your Own Home with Augmented Reality Model
How does it measure up?
The PS5's size is well documented now, with Sony releasing the official dimensions and an illustrator offering some comparison drawings of the console. But if you're still trying to figure out just how big the nxt-gen console is, there's one more solution you can employ. A 3D artist has created a three-dimensional model of...
News PS5 Size Put Into Perspective with Series of Scale Illustrations
PS5 compared to Xbox Series X, S, and other hardware
The PlayStation 5 is one of, if not the largest game console ever produced, but until you get it into your home, it's difficult to appreciate the scale. How will PS5 fit into your current setup? Are you going to have to do some adjusting to get the massive machine next to your TV? Fortunately, one...
News Future Bethesda Games Could Still Come to PlayStation Despite Xbox Ownership
"Case by case basis"
Update: A pretty significant update on today's big story: Xbox boss Phil Spencer has confirmed that future Bethesda games could still come to PlayStation platforms, despite the fact that the company is now owned by Microsoft (as reported by Jason Schreier). Naturally, all future Bethesda games will release on both Xbox and PC,...
News The Elder Scrolls, Fallout Developer Bethesda Bought By Microsoft
ZeniMax snapped up in gigantic acquisition
Update: A lot has happened in the hours since Microsoft's acquisition of ZeniMax Media was announced. The bottom line is that future Bethesda games could still come to PlayStation platforms, according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer. You can click through here for all of the new information. Original Story: In...
Hands On Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Couldn't Be More Different
A step back from Modern Warfare?
Despite the fact that some will undoubtedly scoff at the idea, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War might be the biggest deviation the franchise has made in quite some time. That's in terms of both feel and gunplay inside its multiplayer suite, and we don't think the change is for the better. Last year's Call of Duty:...
Game introduction and Q&A
Update: Capcom has now officially revealed its Tokyo Games Show plans, and it looks like what was originally reported by other sites isn't bang on the money. The Japanese publisher will indeed have a two-hour slot, but alongside Resident Evil Village will also be a slot for Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition. The official...
News Godfall Ascended Edition Reveals First PS5 Expansion for 2021
Plus pre-order bonuses
You didn't think Counterplay Games would release Godfall as part of the PlayStation 5 launch and then call it a day, did you? Of course not! A more expensive version of the game, titled the Ascended Edition, has revealed it will receive at least one piece of DLC in 2021 that will expand the experience with new content. What's...
News The Elder Scrolls Online PS4 Support Unaffected by Microsoft Acquisition
Will be "supported exactly as it was"
It's probably not the exact title you were hoping to hear about, but as an example of how Microsoft's purchase of ZeniMax Media won't affect its support of PlayStation platforms, The Elder Scrolls Online will continue to receive updates, patches, and DLC on Sony's range of systems. In fact, the two companies are...
News Your Marvel's Spider-Man Saves Can't Be Carried Over to the PS5 Remaster
Treated as a new release
Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered sounds like a pretty significant upgrade on the original PS4 release, boasting 60 frames-per-second and numerous graphical enhancements. However, developer Insomniac Games has confirmed that you won't be able to carry your save data from the PS4 game over to the PS5 remaster. This is probably...
News The PS5 Digital Edition Might Be in Super Short Supply
Stats reveal all
We've been hearing reports over the past week that the PlayStation 5 digital edition might be hard to come by in terms of both pre-orders and units available on launch, but nobody has put together hard evidence on the subject until now. Website Ars Technica has crunched the numbers from a variety of different GameStop stores across...
News PS5 HD Camera Details Hint at Create Button Functionality
Get the picture?
What does the Create button on the PlayStation 5's DualSense controller actually do? Well, we know it's a replacement for PS4's innovative Share button, but the new name implies you'll be able to do more with it than upload photo mode captures and amusing video clips. On the official PlayStation website, details for the new HD...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Special Editions Leaked Online
Some story details too
Sackboy: A Big Adventure will be heading to both PlayStation 4 and PS5 this November. The LittleBigPlanet spin-off ditches Create mode in favour of a fully fledged 3D platformer for up to four players, and it looks pretty solid. If the reveal trailer and screenshots haven't sold you yet, perhaps the special e
News Vergil's Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Theme Is Out Now on Spotify and Other Music Platforms
Ten minutes of dark beats
Did you find yourself rocking out to the backing track in the Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition reveal trailer? If so, you may be delighted to know that the song's now available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and Amazon Music. It's called Bury the Light, and it's by Casey Edwards, who masterminded the supremely catchy...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Looks Better Than Ever in Launch Trailer
N. sanity is back
Seriously, how good does Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time look? We're drawing closer and closer to that PlayStation 4 release date of 2nd October 2020 and somehow developer Toys for Bob has managed to make it look even better than before in the game's launch trailer. We were already seriously hyped for the return of Crash...
News Observer: System Redux Is Another PS5 Launch Game
Ready for reboot
We've got another PlayStation 5 launch game to look forward to playing alongside Demon's Souls, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Destruction AllStars, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Bloober Team announced that
Review Spelunky 2 - Rock Hard Roguelike Is a Superior Sequel
To the moon
Spelunky is the definition of "harsh but fair". A roguelike platformer with a myriad of moving parts, the procedurally generated underground worlds have a strict set of rules, and you must follow them, lest you be punished in surprisingly gruesome ways. It's of course very much the same with Spelunky 2, a sequel that builds upon the...
News UK Sales Charts: Mario Forces Avengers and Tony Hawk Down the Top 10
All-Stars
Marvel's Avengers has been sitting pretty atop the UK's physical games chart for two weeks in a row, but it's now been dethroned by a certain moustachioed plumber. It's had to settle for number two, while Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 has kickflipped down into fourth place. A couple of new PlayStation 4 releases make their way into the top...
Video As We Reach 100k YouTube Subscribers, Here Are Our Top Five PlayStation Buttons to Push
Guess number one
Break out the biscuits and party poppers: we've hit 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. It's been a long journey to reach this milestone, but with a massive effort from video producer Liam Richardson, our industrious leader Sammy Barker, and other contributors, we've done it. A huge thank you must go out to anyone who watches our video...
News Manage a 1920s Criminal Corporation in Empire of Sin This December
Multiple editions detailed
After being delayed out of an initial spring launch window at the start of this year, Paradox Interactive has confirmed that its noir take on the 1920s illegal underworld named Empire of Sin will come to PlayStation 4 on 1st December 2020. There isn't a next-gen PlayStation 5 version confirmed at the time of writing, but...
News Fascinating PS5 Indie Game Jett: The Far Shore Delayed to 2021
Liftoff aborted
Very little is known about Jett: The Far Shore, the indie game from developer Superbrothers planned for release on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It was announced during Sony's Future of Gaming event back in June for a 2020 release, but now we'll have to wait a little longer for liftoff. The space explorer has been delayed to...
Sunday20th Sep 2020
Campaigning
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a gigantic game. It can take you well over 100 hours to see and do everything that the RPG has to offer, with its main story alone making up a decent chunk of that. However, according to CD Projekt Red, the developer received "a lot of complaints" that The Witcher 3's main story was simply too long...
Saturday19th Sep 2020
News PS5 Game Install Sizes Revealed, And They're Enormous
But there are improvements compared to PS4
There was hope that the efficiency of the PlayStation 5’s super-fast SSD hard drive would reduce game file sizes, as titles wouldn’t need to duplicate data to ease read speeds. That, apparently, is not quite the case, as the minimum install requirements for a couple of PS5 launch games have been...
News New PS5 Photos Show a Big and Weird Looking Console
Sony's biggest ever
The PS5 has already been confirmed as Sony's biggest ever console. This next-gen system is a beast, and these new photographs (via Roberto Serrano on Twitter) make its size very apparent. It's a weird looking console, isn't it? The white plates that sandwich the system's core have a serious curve to them, and depending on the...
News Horizon Forbidden West Built from the 'Ground Up' for PS5
Despite also being on PS4
Here’s a head-scratcher from everyone’s favourite video game executive Jim Ryan: Horizon Forbidden West has been built from the “ground up” for PlayStation 5. Except, as was revealed earlier in the week, the game is also coming to the PlayStation 4. We don’t quite know how that will work, but here’s what the...
News Sony Apologises for PS5 Pre-Order Panic, More to Be Made Available
"We truly apologise for that"
If you haven't managed to get your hands on a PlayStation 5 pre-order just yet, your chances of doing so have just dramatically increased. Sony has today taken to Twitter to confirm that more PS5 pre-orders will be made available through various retailers in the coming days, as well as even more next-gen systems that'll...
News Devs Evangelising the Ease of PS5's Development Environment
Easy-peasy
Ever since the exotic architecture of the PlayStation 3, there’s always a lingering concern that Sony could concoct a console that’s impossible to work with. Back when it announced the PlayStation 4, system architect Mark Cerny tackled this point directly, and while most studios have suggested they’re thrilled with the PlayStation...
Quiz How Closely Were You Watching the PS5 Showcase?
Pay attention
The long awaited PS5 showcase has come and gone, and Sony's next-gen console now has a price and release date as a result. But just how much attention were you paying to the event itself? We've put this tricky ten-question quiz together in order to test your knowledge.
News Marvel's Avengers Patch 1.3 Fixes 'Over 1000 Issues', Including Progression Bugs
Biggest update yet
Good lord, what kind of state was Marvel's Avengers in when it launched earlier this month? The game's "biggest patch yet" will be available to download shortly on PS4 (later today at the time of writing), and it promises to fix "over 1000 issues". While it's great that all of this stuff is being improved, is it really okay to be...
News No Man’s Sky Origins Is Latest Major Update, Releases Next Week
"The beginning of something new"
It hasn't been all that long since No Man's Sky's last big content update, Desolation, but Hello Games has been working on yet another. The studio has announced Origins, the latest major refresh to the persistent space exploration title. We don't know too much about it right now, but the update is due to arrive this...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 342
The weekend after the PS5 showcase
We go into this weekend knowing the PS5’s price and release date, which was information we had no idea about last time out. As such, we can’t help but feel some sense of relaxation, as we settle down for our Saturday and Sunday gaming sessions. Sammy Barker, Editor: I don’t expect to be doing much gaming...
Friday18th Sep 2020
News PS5 Is Breaking Pre-Order Records at Some Retailers
Hot cakes
You might've noticed already, but PlayStation 5 is proving to be extremely popular. PS5 pre-orders have been going up on a shop by shop basis, and everyone's been scrambling trying to secure their console. As we've seen several times over the last few days, however, stock allocations are vanishing within minutes of store pages going live...
News Sony Considered Xbox Series S-Style PS5, Doesn't Think Lower Spec Models Have Had Success
PlayStation weighs in on disruptive Microsoft strategy
Sony considered creating a lower specification, cheaper PlayStation 5 – but ultimately decided against it because the company recognised that “low-priced, reduced spec” consoles have “not had great results in the past”. The Xbox Series S represents the first time a manufacturer has...
News Is This Our First Glimpse of PS5's User Interface?
Patent potentially reveals new details
Excuse the crude patent diagrams, but this could very well be our first glimpse at the PlayStation 5’s user interface. Sony bigwig Jim Ryan has promised that all will be revealed soon, but this documentation submitted by the platform holder potentially reveals some of the things we can expect to experience...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' First Alternative Suit Revealed
Pre-order bonus
Marvel's Spider-Man has a whole bunch of optional Spidey suits to unlock, so it's inevitable that the follow-up will be the same. In Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, you play as the titular younger hero, but that doesn't mean he won't have his own alternative outfits to wear. The very first of these, aside from his regular black...
News PS5 Pre-Orders Are Live on UK Retailer Box Right Now
Get the page ready
Update: The site seems to be having technical trouble due to high traffic. Hopefully it comes back soon. Original Story: Have you managed to get your PS5 pre-orders in yet? Sony's next-gen machine is proving to be highly sought after, would you believe it, and stock allocations are running out in minutes. If you're in the UK, a...
Soapbox Screw Sony's PS5 Game Pricing, I'll Just Wait for Sales
For the payers
The price of games is going up. Sony, along with 2K Sports, may be an outlier right now, but make no mistake: other publishers will follow. It means the widely accepted price point of $59.99 in the United States is coming to an end; in Europe, you’re looking at price points of up to €79.99 for blockbuster PlayStation 5 gam
News Amazon Contacting Customers with PS5 Pre-Orders Warning Launch Day Delivery Is Not Guaranteed
Uh-oh
Oh no! So much for peace of mind, eh? Amazon has been contacting customers with PlayStation 5 pre-orders, warning them that there’s no guarantee they’ll receive their console on launch day. While the correspondence does appear to have been sent to virtually everyone with a pre-order, the message notes that “you may not receive this item...
News Fans Want to Know if They Can Upgrade from PS4 to Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered on PS5
No answers from Sony yet
Many publishers are offering free upgrades for the next-gen versions of their games, meaning that you’ll be able to play the PlayStation 5 editions of titles you already own on the PlayStation 4 without needing to pay again. You can find a full and comprehensive list of all PS4 to PS5 free upgrades through the link – it...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition PS5 Box Art Is Pure Smokin' Sexy Style
Sick!
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is set to bring some serious style to PS5 at launch. Initially, the enhanced re-release will only be available through the PlayStation Store, but Capcom has promised a physical version at a "later date". And you know what? We're tempted to buy this thing for the box art alone. Behold: How good is that? If...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (14th September to 20th September)
Spelunky 2! Crysis Remastered! WWE 2K Battlegrounds!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? This week one of the previous generation's breakout hits gets a sequel in the guise of Spelunky 2. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates in 2020, click through the link. New...
News New Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Shows the Scale of Night City and the Gangs that Live There
Why can't we be friends
Cyberpunk 2077 got two really good, brand new trailers during its latest livestream. The first (embedded above) gives us a tour of Night City in all of its dense detail. The setting continues to look fantastic, and CD Projekt Red is still keen to demonstrate just how vertical the game's world is. The second trailer (embedded...
News Ubisoft: Beyond Good & Evil 2 Development Going Well, Gameplay Coming Next Year
A rare update
Ubisoft has decided to release a statement on Beyond Good & Evil 2, following the news that Michel Ancel — one of the game's original creative leads — is retiring from the industry. It's been a long time since we've seen anything of the project, and it's been in development for years now. But, according to Ubisoft, that...
Saturday19th Sep 2020
Gallery Destruction AllStars Detonates Four PS5 Screenshots
Explosive
Considering it’s a PlayStation 5 launch game, we still don’t know anywhere near as much about Destruction AllStars as we’d anticipated. Sony failed to include the title in its recent next-gen showcase, and the initial trailer was more of a cinematic than a full-scale gameplay reveal. Judging by
Friday18th Sep 2020
News Rayman Creator Michel Ancel Retires from Games, PS4 Exclusive WiLD Going Super Well
Beyond Good & Evil 2 also still in development
Industry icon Michel Ancel has officially retired from game development after more than 30 years in the industry. The Rayman creator confirmed the news on Instagram, explaining that he’ll be focusing full-time on his other passion: wild life. “My new project takes place in the real world and...
Live Watch the Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire (18th September) Livestream Right Here
Are you RED E?
Want to learn the latest about Cyberpunk 2077? CD Projekt RED has an all-new Night City Wire episode scheduled, and you can enjoy it live right here. The digital event starts at 9AM PDT / 5PM BST, so join in the live chat and let's see what unfolds. Cyberpunk 2077 Night City Wire Livestream: <liveblog id="1809_Cyberpunk_2077"...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
Guide PS5 Pre-Orders: Where to Buy PlayStation 5
Best PS5 price and deals
Are PS5 pre-orders live yet? With a PS5 release date from 12th November, you may be wondering where to buy PlayStation 5 and PS5 games. That means you’ll probably be looking for the best PS5 price, as well as trade-in offers and launch day bundles. As part of our PS5 guide, we'r
News The Dream Is Dead: PS5 Will Not Play PS3, PS2, or PS1 Games
Sony confirms
We’ve known all along that the PlayStation 5 won’t play PS3, PS2, and PS1 games – but apparently some needed it spelling out for them. So here we go: the PS5 won’t play PS3, PS2, and PS1 games. Confirmation comes courtesy of an interview with Sony chief Jim Ryan that was conducted by Japanese game bible
News Sony's First Year, First-Party PS5 Lineup Blows PS4's Away
There's no contest
Sony promised it wouldn’t rest on its laurels when it comes to PlayStation 5 software, but that’s one sound bite it was clearly serious about. While delays are always a possibility, we have to take the organisation at face value, and it announced last night that God of War Ragnarok will accompany Horizon Forbidden West and...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Has Been Completely Remastered for PS5
Next-gen Peter Parker model, 60fps, and new Trophies
Insomniac Games is probably the busiest studio in games right now, as it’s working on PlayStation 5 titles Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart simultaneously. But this is one of the most industrious teams in the industry, and it wasn’t going to stop there:...
News Sony Reiterates Ongoing Commitment to PS4, Like All Other PlayStation Consoles
Ten year lifecycle
People read what they want to read, it seems, and some of Sony bigwig Jim Ryan’s comments about the PlayStation 4 got completely twisted overnight by a blood-thirsty community hunting for gotchas. In the wake of some surprise cross-gen announcements – including Horizon Forbidden West – the executive told Washington Post that...
News PS5 User Interface Reveal Is Coming, Says PlayStation Boss
"There's some really cool stuff to come on that"
As exciting as the recent PS5 Showcase was, it's a shame we didn't see anything of the console's user interface. It's a part of the puzzle that needs to be filled soon, especially as the PS5 release date is less than two months away. Fortunately, it sounds like we'll get to see the UI in the coming...
News PS5 Pre-Order Situation Is a Mess as Sony Sends Unclear Statement and Retailers Open Early
Tomorrow, tomorrow
PS5 pre-orders are now live... Kind of. To be frank, the whole situation's a mess at the time of writing. Sony didn't give a defined pre-order date or time during its PS5 showcase, where the console's price and release date were revealed. Instead, it posted a tweet after the online event was over, saying that PS5 pre-orders would...
Reaction The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Today's PS5 News
What Sony's doing right and wrong
Sony peeled back the PlayStation 5 curtain a fraction more today, confirming the PS5 price and PS5 release date, as well as its selection of launch games and more. It was a strong showcase overall,
Guide PS5 Accessories: Where to Buy PS5 DualSense Controllers, Headsets, Charging Stations, More
Best PS5 accessories prices
Where can you buy PS5 accessories? If you've managed to get your hands on a PS5, you might be wondering how you can buy accessories to go with it. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to provide you with all the links you'll need for DualSense controllers, charging stations, headsets, and more. Read on to find out more...
News Sony Won't Follow Game Pass Model on PS5, Doesn't Believe It's Sustainable
"It doesn't make sense for us"
Sony has ruled out any hopes of PlayStation 5 exclusives being bundled up as part of a subscription service and effectively given away at launch. Asked about Microsoft’s own Game Pass initiative – which sees all Xbox Studios titles added day one – PlayStation boss Jim Ryan suggested that it makes “no sense”...
News Demon's Souls Gets the Ultimate Glow Up in PS5 vs PS3 Comparison
Cult classic gets insane upgrade
Demon’s Souls, arguably the flagship PlayStation 5 launch game, looks extraordinary running on Sony’s next-gen system – but how does it compare to the original PlayStation 3 game? Well, as you probably may imagine, the delta between the two versions is extraordinary, with Bluepoint’s remake bursting with...
Squashed
Regular readers may already know that we couldn't actually finish Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning for review purposes. We ran into a game-breaking bug on three completely separate character saves, which caused enemies to disappear upon their death. These bugged foes awarded no experience points and no loot, and caused the game to crash on...
Crisscross-gen
If you haven't already heard, both Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West are set to launch on PS4 as well as PS5. The confirmation has come as a bit of a shock, especially considering that Sony's been touting its belief in defined console generations. But PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan is adamant that this is a good...
Round Up What Was Announced at the PS5 Showcase Event?
All the latest PlayStation 5 news
Sony’s been dreadfully quiet in the build-up to the PlayStation 5, but with its PS5 Showcase Event it gave us all the information we need to know about its next-gen system. The manufacturer started with games like Final Fantasy XVI and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and also confirmed the
Talking Point Did the PS5 Showcase Event Deliver?
Happy or not?
Sony’s just closed the curtain on its PS5 Showcase Event, where it confirmed that the console will launch on 12th November from $399.99 in the United States. The showcase also included full gameplay demonstrations of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls, and confirmed Final Fantasy XVI. There were also surprise...
Yer an RPG, 'Arry
Hogwarts Legacy, the new Harry Potter-themed PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 game from Warner Bros, was one of the standout announcements this week – but what kind of game is it? A press release confirms that it is an “an open-world, single player, action role-playing game” which will allow you to create your own personal...
Friday18th Sep 2020
News Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Is Not Involved with Hogwarts Legacy
But based on her universe
Despite its inherent ties to J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, the Harry Potter author is not involved in the creation of Hogwarts Legacy. An FAQ page published by Warner Bros mentions that, while her “extraordinary body of writing” will form the foundations of the release, “this is not a new story from J.K...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
Competition Win the PlayStation Revolution on Blu-ray Signed by Mark Cerny
From bedrooms to billions
The origin story of an iconic brand takes centre stage in From Bedrooms to Billions: The PlayStation Revolution, and we have one signed Blu-ray copy to giveaway – featuring none other than Mark Cerny’s signature. Three runners-up will also win a copy of the all-new documentary on Blu-ray, and all you need to do to...
News This Is What Fortnite Will Look Like on PS5
All aboard the battle bus
Somewhat mirroring the approach it took with Grand Theft Auto V earlier in the year, Sony showed Fortnite running on the PlayStation 5 for the first time during its livestream overnight – and it looks, well, pretty good. The title is utilising Unreal Engine 4, and while it’s just a glimpse, the improvements are obvious...
News PS5 Console Exclusive Godfall Goes Gold Ahead of Launch
Fall gods
Counterplay Games has concluded development on PlayStation 5 console exclusive Godfall, ahead of its release on 12th November in the United States and select other territories; the melee based looter will launch on 19th November in other regions. Gearbox, who’s publishing the game, has promised more information on PS5 pre-orders in the...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Looks Ridiculous In This Ray-Tracing Enabled Gameplay
Smokin' sexy style
Capcom has released a stunning Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition trailer that showcases how the game is taking advantage of next-gen hardware. For starters, ray-tracing gives the release some amazing looking lighting effects. With ray-tracing enabled, you can opt for either 4K at 30 frames-per-second, or 1080p at 60...
Friday18th Sep 2020
News Disintegration's Multiplayer Is Being Shut Down Just Three Months After Launch
Campaign will still be playable
Do you remember Disintegration? The real-time strategy shooter launched on PS4 back in June. It was met with lukewarm reviews and not much else. Now, just three months down the line, publisher Private Division and developer V1 Interactive have announced that Disintegration's multiplayer is being removed, starting...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
News Catch a Couple Seconds of PS5 Exclusives Destruction AllStars, Returnal
Blink and you'll miss 'em
For whatever reason, Sony decided not to show Destruction AllStars and Returnal during its PS5 Showcase Event overnight – despite the former being a launch game. However, if you had eagle eyes, you may have noticed a few seconds of gameplay from both games during the closing sizzle reel for last night’s livestream...
News Katamari Damacy Reroll Finally Comes to PS4 This November
Hail to the prince
There's still nothing quite like the Katamari games, so it's always a treat when another one rolls around. A couple of years ago, Katamari Damacy Reroll was released for PC and Nintendo Switch, but the remaster is now coming to PlayStation 4 at long last. Bandai Namco made the announcement with the cheerful (if short) teaser...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Alpha Test Coming to PS4 This Weekend
Play it early
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War now has its first real trailer for the single player campaign, but what of the multiplayer? Well, we did also see footage of online battles a little while back, but it seems Activision is taking things one step further. This weekend, PlayStation 4 owners will be able to take the multiplayer for a
News MXGP 20 Brings Mud, Sweat, and Glory to PS5 and PS4 This December
Gross
You just can't stop Milestone. The Italian developer will make more motorbike racing games, and that's just the end of it. The latest two-wheeled racer is MXGP 20, taking the action off-road on both PlayStation 5 and PS4. The announcement comes alongside the above trailer, and it sure looks like a motocross game. This year's entry comes...
News PS5's Retail Packaging Is Obscenely Attractive
Lookin' good
We’re not huge fans of the PlayStation 5’s physical appearance, but give credit to Sony’s designers who have concocted some stunning packaging for the next-gen system. The standard PS5 ships in a sleek white box, but in order to differentiate the two models, the PS5 Digital Edition comes in an elegant piano black carton. You can...
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
News PS Plus Collection Announced for PS5 Launch, Subscribers Get Access to Blockbuster PS4 Games
God of War, Uncharted 4, Bloodborne, more
PlayStation Plus subscribers can look forward to a whole new benefit once the PlayStation 5 launches in November: PlayStation Plus Collection. It's essentially a catalogue of blockbuster PS4 games that you'll be able to download and play as soon as you have your PS5. The following games are included: God...
News PS Plus Double Discounts Plunge PS Store Prices for Subscribers Today
New lows
PlayStation Plus may primarily be about the monthly game giveaways and online gaming, but the discounts are also decent all year round, and through 30th September members will be able to save big on a bunch of behemoth titles – including Red Dead Redemption 2. While everyone will unlock up to 35 per cent off, subscribers can score savings...
Mini Review eFootball PES 2021: Season Update - Football, Bloody Hell
Flying without Ings
If you want to know more about eFootball PES 2021: Season Update then you can simply read our review of eFootball PES 2020, as this is almost identical in every single way. To be fair to Konami, it’s been uncharacteristically upfront about the nature of this year’s soccer simulation, pointing out at practically every...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
News 99% of PS4 Games Can Be Played on PS5, Says PlayStation Boss
Ryan reiterates
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan has reiterated that the vast, vast majority of PS4 games will be playable on PS5 thanks to backwards compatibility (for more on that topic, check out this article: PS5 Backwards Compatibility: Can You Play PS4 Games on PlayStation 5?) Speaking to The Washington Post, Ryan says that "99 per cent" of the PS4's...
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
Live Watch the PS5 Showcase Event Livestream Right Here
All aboard the hype plane
Sony’s long awaited PS5 Showcase Event will give us our next glimpse into the future, promising a look at launch PlayStation 5 games – and some from beyond. There’ll be a mixture of first-party and third-party titles from a variety of different developers, and presumably that all-important PS5 price and PS5 release...
News Sony Believes in Generations, But Confirmed a Bunch of PS5 Games for PS4
Cross-gen chaos
The aftermath is sometimes more interesting than the main event, and despite a strong PS5 Showcase Event, that’s definitely true of Sony’s presentation today. We learned that key PlayStation 5 “exclusives” – like Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles: Morales, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and, shockingly, Horizon Forbidden West – will...
Both games on both systems
This was unexpected. While we were all watching the PS5 showcase, Sony announced some more details on Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. First and foremost, the game is coming to both PS5 and PS4. Yep, turns out it's a cross-gen game. The standard version will be available for $49.99 on shelves and on PS Store. If you...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
News PS5 Is the Biggest Console Sony's Ever Made
Dimensions finally revealed
It's official: the PlayStation 5 is an absolute monster. Speculation has been rampant that the PS5 is physically huge, and as it turns out, it really is a massive machine. In fact, not only is it the largest PlayStation console in history, it's the largest console full stop. Sony has released the official dimensions of...
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
News PS5 Price, Release Date Confirmed: 12th November in US, 19th in EU, $499 Standard, $399 Digital
Next-gen is here
Sony has finally revealed the PlayStation 5's price and release date as part of the console's latest online showcase. The standard PS5 (with the disc drive) will cost $499. The PS5 Digital Edition (without the disc drive) will cost $399. Both systems launch on the 12th November in the US and some other regions. It comes a little...
News PS5 Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow at Select Retailers
Get your wallets ready
When can you place your PS5 pre-orders? As early as tomorrow — 17th September — according to Sony. The company just dropped that bomb on Twitter following the PS5 Showcase livestream. It's yet to be made clear which retailers will get first dibs, but we'd be willing to bet that all the major online stores will be ready...
News Horizon Forbidden West Is Coming to Both PS5 and PS4
Free PS5 upgrade for owners of PS4 version
Horizon Forbidden West is one of PlayStation 5's flagship exclusives, looking fantastic in its debut trailer from a few months back. As it turns out, however, you won't need a PS5 to play it at all; the sequel is also in development for PS4. That's right — just like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ho
Talking Point What Will Be Announced at PS5 Showcase Event?
Our predictions
Sony will pull back the curtain on the PlayStation 5 this week, after an agonising wait. Outside of some minor driblets of information, the PS5 Showcase Event will grant us our first in-depth look at the next-gen system’s launch titles – and, presumably, that all-important price and release date reveal. It’s going to be a big...
News Final Fantasy XVI Announced, PS5 Console Exclusive, Gameplay Trailer
No, really
Final Fantasy XVI is real, and it's a PlayStation 5 console exclusive. It doesn't have a date yet, but we do get to see gameplay in the trailer that we've embedded above. It's difficult to say how far along the project is, but we're hyped.
News Sony Confirms PS5 Games Will Cost More
Start saving
Through its latest PS5 feature on the PlayStation Blog, Sony has confirmed that next-gen games are going to cost more money to buy. We've already seen other publishers suggest this would be the case, but Sony's PS5 pricing list is written confirmation. This is the PS5's launch lineup: Astro’s Playroom (Japan Studio) –...
News Fans Believe God of War 2 Could Be Part of PS5 Showcase Event
Because of Cory Barlog
Honestly, you all do this to yourselves, sometimes! While we’re confident tonight’s PS5 Showcase Event will be worth the watch, we’ve been very reserved with our predictions because, well, we’ve seen how these things go before: Sony will put together a veritable smorgasbord of software, but it’ll never live up to the...
Random Here's Super Mario 64 Running on PS2
And on PS Vita
With the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars looming large, we suppose a scrappy PlayStation 2 port of Super Mario 64 isn’t all that interesting in isolation. Except, from a pure curiosity perspective, it is. The gameplay footage embedded below is riddled with texture bugs that make the title almost unplayable, but the homemade port...
News Hogwarts Legacy Is a Victorian Harry Potter Game for PS5, PS4
Muggle madness
Well, we’ve waited an eternity for this one! Warner Bros and Portkey Games finally announced its oft-rumoured Harry Potter-inspired game Hogwarts Legacy, which is set during Victorian times and is coming to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 next year. The trailer showed some serious promise, with a dark take on the wizarding world...
News God of War Ragnarok Announced for PS5 in 2021
Ragnarok is coming
Sony slipped a very brief God of War Ragnarok teaser trailer into its PS5 showcase. There isn't much to see here — just an icy God of War logo — but we do get to hear Kratos grumble some ominous words. Surprisingly, God of War Ragnarok is aiming for a 2021 release date on PS5. We honestly thought it'd arrive later than that,...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Demo Out Now on PS4
Take it for a spin
The playable demo for Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is available now on PlayStation 4. It weighs in at around 8.6GB, and can be found on the PlayStation Store under the game's page. However, it's worth reiterating that only those who have pre-ordered Crash 4 digitally can access the demo, and it's unclear whether the demo...
Thursday17th Sep 2020
News You Can Pre-Order a PS5, But We Still Don't Know What Its Main Menu Looks Like
Erm
Sony’s big PS5 Showcase Event finally revealed a lot of key information about the PlayStation 5, including the PS5 price and PS5 release date. However, with less than two months until the device debuts, there are still some serious questions about the console – like what does its user interface even look like. The Japanese giant has t
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Supports 120FPS on PS5
Ray-tracing also an option
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition will have a number of performance options on PS5, Capcom has confirmed. For starters, you'll be able to enable ray-tracing, allowing for things like real-time reflections in water and reflective surfaces. Once enabled, you can choose between 4K at 30 frames-per-second (Devil May Cry at...
News Scope Out Sniper Elite VR's First Gameplay Trailer
Ball buster
Rebellion’s virtual reality adaptation of its long-running long-range shooter series, Sniper Elite VR, is targeting a release on PlayStation VR – and here’s an all-new look at the military escapade. As part of a full single player campaign, the UK-based developer promises a reimagined incarnation of the franchise’s famous...
News Demon's Souls Remake Is a PS5 Launch Game
Time to die
Demon's Souls has been confirmed as a PS5 launch game. There was a bit of uncertainty over whether it would end up being released a little later, but nope, you'll be able to test your mettle on Sony's next-gen console the day it hits store shelves. In case you missed it, the PS5 launches in the US on the 12th November. However, Europe...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Sighted on Retail Website, Please Just Announce This Game EA
Here we are again
The long rumoured Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster was spotted on a Portuguese retail website earlier today. The listing has since been taken down. That's it. That's the story. Does it mean anything? Who knows. But certain insiders swear that this remaster is real, and that a release was initially planned for October. However, with...
News PS5's New DualSense Controller Will Cost $69.99
More than DualShock 4
Sony’s packed a whole heap of technology into its new DualSense controller, but the impact on your wallet won’t be too extreme. The device will retail for $69.99 when it launches alongside the next-gen console later this year, which is up $10 compared to the $59.99 price of the PlayStation 4’s existing DualShock 4...
News Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition Announced for PS5 Launch, Play as Vergil
Hell yes
Devil May Cry 5 is coming to PlayStation 5 digitally at launch. It'll be enhanced as Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, and you'll finally be able to play as Vergil. It should look amazing on Sony's next-gen system, that's for sure. Gameplay enhancements include: Turbo Mode, boosting gameplay speed by x1.2 Legendary Dark Knight...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Gameplay Trailer Looks Absolutely Stunning
Dead good
We all wanted to see it, and here it is. The Demon's Souls PS5 remake has its very first gameplay trailer, and it's looking extremely impressive so far. We wouldn't expect anything less from Bluepoint Games, one of the best in the biz when it comes to remakes. Take a look at the gameplay video above if you missed it. The game that spawned...
News More Final Fantasy XVI Information Coming in 2021, Square Enix Confirms
The waiting game begins
Square Enix blew the doors off Sony's PS5 showcase, coming in hot with Final Fantasy XVI. Unlike what we've come to expect of the Japanese publisher over the years, the title actually got a gameplay trailer, suggesting that the project is at least some ways into active development. However, it sounds like Final Fantasy XVI...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Gets Explosive PS5 Gameplay Demo
And it looks awesome
As expected, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales made its gameplay debut during the latest PS5 showcase, and boy is it looking good. Our first look at next-gen Spidey is a snowy walk through the city, but quickly transitions to an action sequence full of combat gameplay. The set-piece sees a suspension bridge slowly break down...
News There Was a New Splinter Cell Game in Development After All... For Oculus VR
Dammit, Sam
We've been covering Splinter Cell revival rumours for years here on Push Square, and yet we're still waiting for the return of Sam Fisher on PlayStation platforms. The stealthy old man's appeared in games like Ghost Recon: Wildlands from time to time, but other than that, it feels like Ubisoft's got him locked up tight. As it turns out,...
News Rocket League Goes Free-to-Play on 23rd September, Gets Amazing CG Trailer
Free for all starting this month
Rocket League has had quite the journey. It launched as a PlayStation Plus title, instantly became hugely popular, and has been through more changes than we can count. Licensed DLC cars, wacky new modes, massive updates, loot boxes, season passes, cross-play... The list goes on and on. Now, after everything, the game...
News Take a Trip to Resident Evil Village in Latest PS5 Trailer
Village people
Resident Evil Village has just debuted its second trailer as part of the PS5 showcase. As you'd expect, it's looking very creepy, with a witchcraft vibe running through the whole thing. Interestingly, this new trailer adopts a whole new style when it focuses on a folk tale, going all Tim Burton in between in-engine footage. It's all...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Looks Bonkers in PS5 Gameplay Trailer
It's gonna blow up
Call of Duty trailers are about as explosive as they come, and this new video for the latest game is no exception. The 80s-set Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War looks mad in this PS5 gameplay trailer, and what's more, it's taken from the first mission in the game. It involves a high speed pursuit along a Turkish airstrip after...
News Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach Announced for PS5
Jump scare trigger warning
Say what you want about Five Nights at Freddy's, but it's a hugely popular series. These jump scare horror games started small, and have become a bigger and bigger deal after every YouTuber on the planet put the name on the map. Fast forward to now, and a brand new entry has been announced for PlayStation 5. Above is the...
News Deathloop Gets Stylish New PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Over and over again
We're really liking the look of Deathloop, the next game from Dishonored makers Arkane Studios. It puts you in an endlessly repeating timeloop and tasks you with tracking and killing eight targets before the loop starts over again. In the meantime, a rival assassin is looking to hunt you down, too. This latest gameplay trailer...
News Molluck Returns in Latest Oddworld: Soulstorm PS5 Trailer
Follow me
Good news, Abe fans — Oddworld: Soulstorm just got a brand new PS5 gameplay trailer. The new footage is looking good, and features some classic Abe gameplay. Of course, the visuals are better than ever, especially in cutscenes. Over on the PlayStation Blog, creative director Lorne Lanning goes into some extra details about the game. He...
Tuesday15th Sep 2020
Is PlayStation VR compatible with PlayStation 5?
Does PSVR work on PS5? If you own a PlayStation VR headset, you may be wondering if you can use it with PlayStation 5. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to answer your questions about PSVR compatibility with PS5, but if you're looking for a list of All PS5 Games with PSVR Support then click...
News Sony Says Troubled PS5 Production Rumours are False
Production remains unchanged
Update: Sony has denied rumours of trouble with PS5 production. In a statement sent to Games Industry, the Japanese giant said: "While we do not release details related to manufacturing, the information provided by Bloomberg is false. We have not changed the production number for PlayStation 5 since the start of mass...
News PS5 Price May Dip Below $400, Analyst Speculates
Cheap as chips
How much will the PlayStation 5 cost? We should find out officially during the PS5 Showcase Event tomorrow, but Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Masahiro Wakasugi believes that the console could be priced as low as $449 – while its digital counterpart could “dip below $400”. That would be outrageously aggressive pricing for a...
Wednesday16th Sep 2020
Guide When Is the PS5 Showcase Event?
Dates, times, and where to watch
When is Sony's PS5 Showcase Event livestream? Out of seemingly nowhere, the platform holder finally announced a new PS5 event, set to take place very soon indeed. So, what are all the details? When can you watch the PS5 showcase? In this guide, we're going to give you all the info you need. When is the PS5...
Tuesday15th Sep 2020
Monster mash
Ubisoft has gone on record saying that it changed the name of Gods & Monsters to Immortals Fenyx Rising because it was a better fit for the game's vision. But apparently, there's more to it than that. As VGC reports, trademark documents say that the name 'Gods & Monsters' was actually opposed by energy drink brand Monster...
News SEGA Kicking Off Sonic's 30th Anniversary with Funko Pops and Energy Drinks
What everyone wants
When you think of Sonic the Hedgehog, you think about the games. No? Okay, the movie, then? Oh. Alright, well what about all the TV shows? Ah, you're right. It's all about that sweet merch. SEGA's iconic character is turning 30 next year, and the publisher is getting the party started with a new line of merchandise. One such...
Mini Review The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon - A Solid But Very Safe Expansion
Welcome back, Captain
Bloody corporations, eh? They've only gone and done it again! Peril on Gorgon is The Outer Worlds' first expansion, and all told, it's a solid excursion. Your intrepid Captain and their crew find themselves travelling to the hellish Gorgon asteroid — a (mostly) abandoned testing site for dodgy space drugs. You're contracted...
News Fall Guys Update 1.07 Available Now on PS4, Adds Big Yeetus and Other Level Variations
Download the patch now
Fall Guys is getting a bit of a shakeup part way through its first season. In a new game update — available right now — developer Mediatonic is throwing a spanner in the works, adding some random variations to levels you've become accustomed to. Patch version 1.07 weighs in at about 863MB, and adds Big Yeetus, a large...
Mini Review Bounty Battle - A Truly Terrible Attempt at Indie Smash Bros
Wanted dead
In concept, Bounty Battle is the Super Smash Bros. of indie games. In reality, Bounty Battle is nothing short of a disaster. It's a terribly made brawler that, at its worst, is borderline unplayable. It's a joyless, almost baffling experience that'll make you wonder how the heck it even managed to secure characters from Owlboy, Darkest...
News Twin Mirror Shows How Strange Life Is from 1st December
Don't all nod at once
DONTNOD’s trademark brand of drama will return to the PlayStation 4 this year in Twin Mirror, a game that was announced eons ago and has undergone a bit of a transformation since its debut. Due out on 1st December, we got an early glimpse at some gameplay earlier in the year, and described it as the French developer’s most...
News Amnesia: Rebirth Brings the Scares on PS4 with October Release Date
Just in time for Hallowe'en
Frictional Games is making its grand return with Amnesia: Rebirth, a direct sequel to the original fright fest. Announced for PlayStation 4 earlier this year, the horror title now has a release date at last. It'll creep onto PlayStation Store on 20th October 2020 — right when we'll all be in a spooky mood. The news is...
News Ghostrunner Slashes and Dashes Onto PS4 in October
Cyberpunk parkour action
Ghostrunner has looked really darn cool ever since its announcement. It's a first person action game set in a cyberpunk dystopia, and is all about super fast platforming and lethal takedowns. It looks very slick in this latest trailer, which also finally tells us when we all get to play for ourselves. The game brings its...
News Spelunky 2 Brings Deadly, Randomly Generated Platforming to PS4 Today
Watch the launch trailer
Spelunky was a hugely influential indie game, popularising the roguelike with its treacherous, ever-shifting maps and myriad secrets. After making it onto PlayStation 3, Vita, and PS4, the original can put its feet up, as the sequel is finally here. Spelunky 2 releases today on PS4, and there's a new trailer to celebrate...
News Overcooked: All You Can Eat Turns Up the Heat on Accessibility Options
PS5 release includes Assist mode and more
Overcooked is a series that's already very accessible to a lot of people. Even the very first game included the ability to split your controller, allowing you to play with just one hand. Still, there's always more that can be done, and the PlayStation 5 edition of the series looks to be the most inclusive...
Monday14th Sep 2020
News Cyberpunk 2077's Platinum Trophy Has Already Been Unlocked on PS4
It's happening
Cyberpunk 2077 looks set to hit its 19th November release date. Not only is the highly anticipated RPG being prepared for final certification, it's also fully playable on PS4 — as evidenced by the fact that its Platinum Trophy has already been unlocked. CD Projekt Red QA lead Łukasz Babiel posted about attaining the the trinket on...
News Sony Using Air Freight to Meet PS5 Demand This Holiday
Sky high expectations
Sony will fly PlayStation 5 hardware to the United States in order to meet demand this holiday, it seems. The story comes courtesy of Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad, who revealed on Twitter that the company has booked flights from October to ship next-gen systems to retailers. This is obviously a faster method of haulage...
News There Are No Words for Crash Bandicoot 4's Japanese Commercial
WTF
... (Apparently this is inspired by a music video that came included with the Japanese version of Crash Bandicoot 2, which is also a complete and utter acid trip.)
News PlayStation Travels to the Edge of the Earth in Flashy Brand Commercial
It's a bit weird
Sony’s recently switched to a more globalised marketing strategy, whereby all territories and regions share the same slogan and general promotional campaigns. And the company’s trying to enforce its new ‘Play Has No Limits’ tagline with a flashy brand commercial that sees people travelling to the edge of the world –...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Is the Fastest Selling Game in Franchise History
Super, man
Here's some news that'll have the Birdman himself kickflipping over the moon. Activision's brilliant remake of the first two games in the skateboarding franchise has been a huge commercial success. It should come as no surprise, as there's been an appetite for skating games of late, and now we finally have a game worthy of the name. So,...
Mini Review Tamarin - Tonally Confused Monkey Business
Is that a monkey? He's got a gun!
Tamarin bears some striking resemblance to Jet Force Gemini — an N64 game in which you save a peaceful planet from an invading race of alien insects. The key difference, though, is that in the 1999 Rare title, you play as the titular group of galactic soldiers, while in Tamarin, you play as a tamarin. After a very...
Tuesday15th Sep 2020
News NBA 2K21 Patch Tinkers with Fiddly Shot Controls Once More
Greenin'
It doesn’t take a genius to understand what developer Visual Concepts is trying to do with NBA 2K21’s new shot meter, but we’re worried the veteran studio has forgotten that millions of casual players enjoy the basketball simulation every year. The company seems so obsessed with creating a skill gap for the professionals on YouTube...
Monday14th Sep 2020
Talking Point What Do You Want to See at PS5's Showcase Event?
Sony's big opportunity
Sony will spill the beans on the PlayStation 5 this week, with a PS5 Showcase Event that promises 40 minutes of updates from “Worldwide Studios and our world-class development partners”. According to a PlayStation Blog post, the stream will focus on next-gen titles coming at launch ??
News Tom Holland Can't Stop Gushing About the Uncharted Movie
"It's everything I dreamed it would be"
The tale of Push Square to date has been the Uncharted movie and how it’s seemingly never coming out. We’ve been writing about this film for over a decade now, but shooting is underway after a temporary coronavirus hiatus, and star Tom Holland says
Review Buried Stars - We Stan One K-Pop Mystery
A buried gem
Visual novel Buried Stars is an interesting one. With many saying online that the game has come from nowhere, its sudden release has surprised, and delighted, a lot of people. From Korean Studio Largo, Buried Stars follows the events of the titular reality show, which is set in the final stages of a K-pop talent contest. Unfortunately...
News Bungie Outright Denies Microsoft Acquisition Speculation
"This is false"
Jeff Grubb has been the story of the summer, which perhaps says a lot about Sony and Microsoft’s own next-gen marketing strategies. The Venture Beat journalist has popped up in approximately one billion articles this year, providing insider teases on internal industry affairs. The latest rumour, which Eurogamer.net has since...
News UK Sales Charts: Marvel's Avengers Triumphs Over Tony Hawk for a Second Week
Not a superman
Last week saw the release of both Marvel's Avengers and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, and predictably, both ended up atop the UK's physical charts. It's hardly a surprise that this latest chart sees them maintain their respective positions in first and second. The skateboarding remake might be pretending to be a superman, but it can't...
Interview Exploring the PS5 Indie Action Game Recompile with Creator Phi Dinh
Hacking the mainframe
You might have missed it a while ago, but Sony announced that Recompile will be making its way to PlayStation 5. The game is a stylish Metroidvania action title in which you hack your way through a virtual landscape. It's looking very promising indeed, and so we wanted to catch up with the developer to learn more. We spoke with...
News August 2020 NPD: EA Sports Lands a One-Two Combo on US Game Charts
In the game
While it may feel like the quality of EA Sports’ output has taken a nosedive, its sales are not exactly hurting, as the publisher has landed a one-two punch on the US sales charts for August 2020. Madden NFL 21 was ranked the best-selling title by dollar sales, with EA Sports UFC 4 sitting closely behind in second place – what are...
Sunday13th Sep 2020
News Fans Expect Final Fantasy 16 to Be Announced for PS5 Next Week
Neverending story
There’s been a recurring rumour throughout the year that Final Fantasy 16 is ready to be revealed, and while many had anticipated it during Sony’s Future of Gaming event earlier in the year, the announcement of next week’s PlayS
News Godfall Gets Its Best PS5 Trailer Yet
If at first you don't succeed
We’ve been watching Godfall trailers to the point of frustration since the title was announced as the first ever PlayStation 5 game last year, but this is a small developer that’s been handed a huge opportunity, so let’s cut it some slack. To be fair, this is by far the best promo video that’s been released for...
Saturday12th Sep 2020
Take flight
Ubisoft streamed over an hour of Immortals Fenyx Rising following its re-reveal earlier in the week, and it goes without saying that this is our best look at the open world game yet. The video's got general exploration, combat, and quite a bit of puzzle solving. While we do think that the screen's a bit cluttered at times —...
News PS5 Showcase Event Confirmed for This Wednesday
Games at launch and beyond
Well, would you look at that! On the weekend, Sony has confirmed its second big PlayStation 5 event for Wednesday 16th September 2020. It all kicks off at 9pm BST / 1pm PDT / 10pm CEST, and will focus on PS5 games coming at launch and beyond. This also has to be the place we get the price and release date, right? The...
News Project Nimble Was the Codename for PS5 Showcase Event
Agile organisation
According to the dictionary, nimble means “quick or light in movement or action”. Interestingly, it seems Project Nimble was the codename for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation 5 Showcase Event internally. The moniker is mentioned as part of the file name for the livestream’s lead image on the PlayStation Blog, so it gives us a...
Quiz Guess the Launch Prices of These PlayStation Products
That's Jimbo's job
The PlayStation 5 price and release date are the two most important details Sony is yet to reveal as we close in on the launch of the next-gen console, but before we can get to that, we need to take a trip down memory lane. Do you know the prices of previous PlayStation systems and peripherals when they launched? Have you done the...
News Borderlands 3 Getting Free PS5 Upgrade, Four Player Split-Screen
Who's dancin' now?
Borderlands 3 is getting a free PlayStation 5 upgrade, and it’ll allow you to play with up to four buddies in split-screen if you want to. There'll also be full cross-play across consoles. Alternatively, if you want to play solo, then you’ll have the option to enjoy the experience in 4K at 60 frames-per-second on Sony’s...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 341
Hawk stuff
A strange week has come to a conclusion, in which we learned pretty much everything about Microsoft’s next-gen launch plans, but nary a word from Sony. Nada. Nacht. Nevertheless, there’s still tons of gaming to be done on PlayStation 4 for now, so here’s what’s keeping us busy this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: After reviewing...
Friday11th Sep 2020
News PS5 Comes with Display Stand, Other Box Contents Confirmed
Stand up
PlayStation 5 will ship with a display stand – in Hong Kong, at least. The item – named ‘Base’ here – has been listed alongside other contents that will be included in the console’s box on a distributor’s website. It was uncovered by analyst Daniel Ahmad, although there’s no mention of a PS5 price and
Functionality now turned off
If the fact that CD Projekt Red is already managing to offer free PlayStation 5 upgrades to owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which is a five-year-old game, this latest revelation only makes the whole situation even worse for 505 Games and Remedy. You cannot upgrade your PlayStation 4 copy of Control to the next-gen...
News Sony Has a Mystery Event Planned for PAX Online Next Week
PAX the way I like it
Update: Sony has announced that it'll be hosting a PlayStation 5 'showcase' this Wednesday. It's now fair to assume that the untitled PAX event will tie into whatever this showcase is (Sony says it'll be presenting PS5 games, but we wouldn't be at all surprised to get a price and release date as well). The announcement also...
News PS4 Boxes Will Have PS5 Upgrade Banner for Compatible Games
PS5 upgrade available
A growing selection of PlayStation 4 games are not only coming to PS5, you'll also be able to upgrade them for free. Many publishers are hopping on this bandwagon, maximising value for consumers who plan to jump to next-gen. If you were wondering how this PS5 upgrade path would be made clear to customers, it seems Immortals...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Can Be Upgraded from PS4 to PS5 for Free
Another one
In case you were wondering, yes: Immortals Fenyx Rising on PlayStation 4 is going the free PS5 upgrade route. The Ubisoft open world adventure is the latest title to follow this trend, allowing owners of the current gen game to swap to the shinier next-gen version at no extra cost. This confirmation comes from the box art for the game,...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (7th September to 13th September)
Hotshot Racing! Kingdoms of Amalur! Inertial Drift!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? It's a pretty incredible week for fans of arcade racers, with both Hotshot Racing and Inertial Drift vying for your attention. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates in 2020,...
Hands On Crash Bandicoot 4 Can Be Both an Evolution and Series Homage
Another Toys for Bob masterclass
If you were worried that Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time would deviate too far from what made the original PS1 titles so memorable, cast those concerns aside. From the moment you gain control of the classic protagonist, it is immediately clear that developer Toys for Bob understood what it had to do with a fourth...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Fall Guys Can't Top Madden 21 in US, But It's a Knockout in Europe
Getting the dub
Sony has posted the PlayStation Store charts for last month, and to nobody's real surprise, Fall Guys performed very well indeed. The little indie game that could reached number one in Europe, while it's a little further down in North America, taking fourth place. It's Madden NFL 21 that scoops the win in that region, naturally...
Romeo, Romeo
Haven, the next game from French developer The Game Bakers, caught our eye the moment it was announced. We enjoyed Furi, the team's previous title, quite a bit, but Haven is a curious departure from driving beats and sweat-inducing action. As such, we wanted to know more — and so we set out to ask creative director Emeric Thoa some...
News Switch Between Prince of Persia Remake and the Original Game with Pre-Order Bonuses
Also includes 1989 title
If you'd rather just play the original game on PlayStation 4 than the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake, you can do exactly that if you pre-order. Those who slap some cash down early will gain access to the Back to the Origins Set, which includes a classic filter that allows you to switch between the updated visuals...
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Delayed to Early 2021 on PS5, PS4
"This year has brought many challenges"
Kena: Bridge of Spirits stood out during PlayStation 5's Future of Gaming presentation, and has become a favourite in the next-gen console's early lineup. Unfortunately, it's going to take a little longer to arrive than we thought; developer Ember Lab has decided it best to delay the game. As stated in the...
News Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Coming to PS5, Supports 4K and 120FPS
Free upgrade for owners of PS4 version
In late 2018, developer FDG Entertainment brought us a spiritual successor to the Wonder Boy series with Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. It's a highly regarded 2D platformer with a wonderful cartoonish style. Now, it's set to brighten up next-gen consoles too. The studio has announced an enhanced version of...
News The Panzer Dragoon Remake Will Come to PS4 Soon
By the end of the year?
Following its release on Nintendo Switch earlier this year, publisher Forever Entertainment has announced that Panzer Dragoon: Remake will be coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future. Confirmed in a tweet, it was simply said that the game "will be soon available on additional gaming platforms" and the PS4 is one of them...
News You Can Now Rock Out to Over 700 Dynasty Warriors Songs on Spotify and Other Music Services
March!
The Dynasty Warriors series has a long, long history of cheesy (but often very enjoyable) rock music — and now the lot of it is on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Koei Tecmo has added over 700 tracks to these services so that you can listen to bangers like 'March' and 'Theme of Lu Bu' while cleaning the house. The publisher's press...
Thursday10th Sep 2020
News Prince of Persia Remake Doesn't Look Any Better in Screenshots
Mission abort
We feel bad because the IP has been pretty much dead since 2010, but Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake really doesn't look very good. It's from a new Ubisoft studio based in India and it doesn't look like the project was given a particularly large budget, resulting in visuals that really don't look the part in 2020. We're sure...
Reaction Why Hasn't PS5's Price and Release Date Been Revealed Yet?
What are we waiting for?
Why hasn’t the PS5 price and PS5 release date been announced yet? We’ve been talking about the same topic for the best part of the year now, and we’re still none the wiser really. Sony had an excellent PlayStation 5 unveiling, but outside of some minor driblets of information, it’s failed to really follow up on the...
News Watch Dogs Legion Adds the Iconic Aiden Pearce, Stormzy
Wait, what?
We can't say we ever thought we would write a headline including the names Aiden Pearce and Stormzy, but it's 2020 and quite literally anything can happen. Yes, the UK superstar and the iconic protagonist we all know and love named Aiden Pearce will both feature in Watch Dogs Legion when it hits PlayStation 4 at the end of next month...
Friday11th Sep 2020
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
It turns out that Ubisoft had even more gaming reveals up its sleeve than what was shown at its previous Forward showcase back in July, and so it decided to host another instalment on Thursday. This digital event focused on upcoming PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 titles we didn't know quite so much about, so it was packed...
Thursday10th Sep 2020
News PS5 Media Remote Includes Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, and Disney+ Buttons
Shortcuts
A Brazilian blog appears to have obtained the instruction manual for the PlayStation 5’s previously announced Media Remote, and the four previously unmarked buttons look to be for the following services: Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, and Disney+. Located on the bottom half of the controller, older promo shots had no icons on these buttons,...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Will Run at 4K, 60FPS on Xbox Series X, No Word on PS5 Version
Hopefully the same
Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Valhalla will run in full 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second on Xbox Series X, but it's yet to talk about the PS5 version of the open world adventure. This is probably because the publisher has a marketing deal in place with Microsoft, but it's got people wondering all the same. It's...
News Rainbow Six: Siege Runs at 4K, 120FPS on PS5
Free upgrade for PS4 owners
When the native PlayStation 5 version of Rainbow Six: Siege launches later this year, it will support 4K resolution and 120 frames-per-second. Current PlayStation 4 players will also receive a free upgrade to the next-gen version, with all progress and unlocks carrying over. This means that the popular FPS is one more for...
Review NBA 2K21 - Perfect for Those in the Bubble, Good for Everyone Else
Ballers only
NBA 2K21 captures the see-saw flow of real-world basketball so well that you’ll feel at one with thousands of virtual fans when you nail a clutch corner three with seconds left on the clock. Visual Concepts’ simulation has, along with the MLB The Show series, always been a cut above the competition when it comes to broadcast-style...
Guide When Is Ubisoft Forward?
Dates, times, and where to watch
What time is Ubisoft Forward? When and where can you watch the Ubisoft livestream? The European publisher is holding a second Ubisoft Forward event very soon, giving us a glimpse at what it's cooking up for us. In this guide, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the event. When is Ubisoft Forward?:...
News Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Is Real, Looks Weird
Back in time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, one of the best platformers from the PlayStation 2 era, is getting a full-blown remake – although the leaked assets don’t give the best impression. Spotted on the Russian UPlay website, we get a look at the titular prince and a lady reaching out to him as
News Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake Confirmed for PS4, Coming January 2021
From a new Ubisoft studio
Following various rumours and a leak earlier today, Ubisoft has confirmed that Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake is indeed a thing and it will be coming to PlayStation 4 on 21st January 2021. If you've already upgraded to the PlayStation 5 by that point, don't worry because you'll be able to play it through...
News Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game Complete Edition Returns on PS4 This Holiday
Epic
There were rumblings that it would happen, and it's happened — Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is back. The 2D beat-'em-up was delisted from digital storefronts when the licensing deal ran dry, and many fans have been hoping and praying to see it return. Ubisoft has announced the title will indeed be made available once again, in...
Random Villain Turns Hero in Amazing Spider-Man PS4 Mod
Here comes the Spider-Fisk
Listen, it's perfectly simple: people just want to play as Spider-Man in their Marvel's Spider-Man PlayStation 4 game. We want to feel powerful and speedy like the spandex-clad superhero, swinging between buildings with grace before hitting bad guys like a train. But what if you could play as the villains? That'd be pretty...
News Riders Republic Is the PS5, PS4 Extreme Sports Sandbox of Your Dreams
Steep
Steep is getting a pseudo-sequel in the form of Riders Republic, a massively multiplayer extreme sports sandbox where you’ll be able to ski, snowboard, bike, and much more with friends and strangers. Set in various US country parks – and designed using real-world GPS data – this open world experience will allow you to test yourself...
Game sounds interesting, though
What the hell did we just watch? This is supposed to be an announcement trailer for Chronos: Before the Ashes — a prequel to the rather enjoyable Remnant: From the Ashes — but it's so jarring and weird that we just... Don't understand. What is this? The press release makes Chronos sound quite interesting, too. It...
News Immortals Fenyx Rising Lands on PS5, PS4 3rd December, First Look at Gameplay
From the ashes
Gods & Monsters is back, only now it's called Immortals Fenyx Rising. The open world action title received a brand new new overview trailer during Ubisoft's latest livestream, and it features quite a lot of gameplay footage. Well worth a watch if you're interested. While we're not totally sold on the art style (or the new name!)...
News New PS4 Console Bundles Include FIFA 21 in Europe
Plus a controller package
Yes, we finally have a release date for a new PlayStation console hitting the market this year! The PlayStation 4 system bundle that includes FIFA 21 in Europe, that is. What did you think we were talking about!? From 9th October 2020, football fans (that's the real type of football) will be able to pick up a brand new PS4...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon PS4 Release Date May Have Been Moved
SEGA says "stay tuned"
The excellent looking Yakuza: Like a Dragon has long been one of our most anticipated games of 2020. It was originally set to launch on the 13th November on PS4 with a PS5 version promised at a later date, but now it looks like the release date may have been moved. It's now been confirmed that Like a Dragon will arrive on...
Live Watch the Ubisoft Forward (10th September) Livestream Right Here
Fenyx rising
Coronavirus has really thrown a spanner in the works this year, but the net positive is that we’ve had no shortage of publisher livestreams to look forward to. Ubisoft Forward is the French juggernaut’s take on the Nintendo Direct formula, and after an iffy first episode, the company’s going to give it another crack today with...
News Hotshot Racing Out Today on PS4, Devs Already Working on Free DLC
Victory lap
Hotshot Racing crosses the finish line on PlayStation 4 today, and as far as we're concerned, it's well worth your time. Don't let the simple, blocky visuals fool you — this is a cracking arcade racer that handles like a dream. It comes highly recommended, then, and it seems the game is only going to grow over time. Developers Lucky...
News Annapurna Interactive Announces Physical PS4 Collection, Eight Games Included
Pre-orders open at iam8bit
There are indie labels, and then there's Annapurna Interactive. Pretty much every game the boutique publisher has put out has been fantastic — it's honestly an impressive catalogue. Case in point: the just-announced Annapurna Interactive Deluxe Limited Edition. It's an ultra-sleek physical collection of eight of the...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Next Gameplay Livestream Promises a Tour of Night City on 18th September
Get to know the gangs
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that its next Cyberpunk 2077 livestream will take place next week, on Friday the 18th September. The third episode of Night City Wire promises a "tour" of the city itself, and a look at its many dangerous gangs. Sounds like it could be a cracker. The two previous episodes have both provided...
News Lionel Messi Is Once Again the Best Rated Player in FIFA 21
Everyone drops a rating
EA Sports has just released its overall player ratings for some of the best names in football, meaning the battle between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can continue in FIFA 21. And for the second year running, it's the Argentine who comes out on top. Barcelona's uninterested forward gets a rating of 93 while the Juventus...
Friday11th Sep 2020
Talking Point Was the Latest Ubisoft Forward Better Than the Last?
French powerhouse returns
Ubisoft has returned with another Forward showcase, this time around focusing on its line-up of titles we don't know so much about. Watch Dogs Legion and Hyper Scape both played a large part, despite being fairly known quantities at this point, but we also got a good look at Immortals Fenyx Rising. That's the new name for...
Thursday10th Sep 2020
News Skull & Bones Skipping Ubisoft Forward, But Production Is 'In Full Swing'
Buried treasure
Ubisoft Forward takes place later today, but one game you shouldn't expect to see is Skull & Bones. The game, announced back at E3 2017, has been through stormy waters these last few years, but it looks like the dev team is finally turning the ship around.
Friday11th Sep 2020
News Rainbow Six: Siege's New Season Operation Shadow Legacy Is Live Today
Sam Fisher and a lot of new changes
Amid the bevy of upcoming game news during the latest Ubisoft Forward was also one final trailer for the new season of Rainbow Six: Siege: Operation Shadow Legacy. Alongside some info about the PS5 port of the title, an animated short was played highlighting gaming legend Sam Fisher's re-entry into Ream Rainbow...
Wednesday9th Sep 2020
Reaction PS5 Price Under Scrutiny After Disruptive Xbox Series S Reveal
A new challenger approaches
Sony’s yet to announce the PlayStation 5’s price, but it’s going to have to execute whatever it’s been planning flawlessly after overnight revelations. If you’ve been living under the sea, then you may not be aware that the oft-rumoured Xbox Series S leaked overnight. Regardless of whether the Redmond firm...
News PS5 Too Big? Save Space Under Your TV with PS5 Wall Mount
Accessory to launch alongside PS5
Word on the street is that the PlayStation 5 is a bit of a giant. Sony has yet to disclose dimensions for its curvy white console, but basic estimates pin it as the company's largest machine yet. Will it fit into your gaming setup? Until Sony decides to open its mouth, it's all a bit of a guessing game. It wouldn't...
News Two New Demon's Souls PS5 Screenshots Have Shown Up Alongside Placeholder Box Art
Soul of the mind
We're all dying to see Demon's Souls in action on PS5, but until that inevitable gameplay trailer arrives, we're going to have to make do with screenshots. Two new pictures have turned up on Amazon Australia, as reported on ResetEra. The screens are accompan
News Madden NFL 21 Celebrates a New Season of Football by Going Free-to-Play This Weekend
Touchdown
A new season of football is almost upon us, and one that’s set to be unlike any that have come before it. Freshly minted Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes and his Kansas City Chiefs will kick off against DeShaun Watson’s Houston Texans this week, and in order to celebrate you’ll be able to play Madden NFL 21 all weekend for free...
News PlayStation Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary in the US Today
Happy birthday
We already had a big PlayStation 25th anniversary party last year to coincide with the PS1’s launch in Japan, so there’s very little fanfare been reserved for the device’s United States debut. Despite that, 9th September was the release date for Sony’s first console in USA, and will no doubt hold special memories for some of...
News You'll Still Have to Pay for EA Play Independently on PS5, PS4
Raw deal
EA Play, the subscription service formerly known as EA Access, is being bundled up with Xbox Game Pass – effectively making the service free*, depending on how you want to do your sums. This means that you’ll immediately get access to all of the benefits of the service, including the ability to download All Free EA Play
News Sony's PSVR Reveals This Week Aren't Proving Popular
Have a little patience
There's no way of knowing whether or not Sony was privy to Microsoft's Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X reveals from the past few days, but taken at face value, its own set of announcements could be seen as particularly tone-deaf given how close we are to the launch of the PlayStation 5. The Japanese giant is, of course, free...
News PS5 Placeholder Box Art for Returnal, Gran Turismo 7, and More Revealed
Sackboy and Destruction AllStars too
It looks like Sony has released some new assets to online retailers around the world as a bunch of new PlayStation 5 box art has just appeared on Amazon Australia. We stress that this is said to not be the final art, so the images you see below may be changed as we approach the release of each of these PS5...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Release Date Confirmed for 10th November on PS4
PS5 date still unknown, obvs
We all thought Assassin's Creed Valhalla was launching on the 17th November — as per a leaked advertisement — but it's actually arriving sooner than expected. On PS4, anyway. Ubisoft has confirmed that Valhalla will release on the 10th November (coinciding with the launch of the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X)...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Reveal Is Intense, Chaotic, and Running on PS5
Notorious
Treyarch has taken the first couple of steps towards fully unveiling the multiplayer offerings of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and it did so with a trailer featuring footage running on a PlayStation 5. Every snippet of gameplay you see in the epic, three-minute trailer above is taken from Sony's next-gen console, and it looks...
Poll Did You Buy a PlayStation at Launch 25 Years Ago?
Were you there on day one?
The original PlayStation celebrates its 25th anniversary today in the US, and later this month in Europe. That's right, it's been 25 years since the PlayStation launched here in the West. Twenty-five! As such, we thought it might be fun to ask if you were there at launch, all those years ago. We're not trying to pin an...
News PlayStation Store PSVR Spotlight Sale Is Packed with Great Deals
Astro Bot! Ghost Giant! Tetris Effect!
This week's PlayStation Store sale isn't really much of a surprise since Sony announced it a few days back, but still, cheap PlayStation VR games is always something worth celebrating. The PSVR Spotlight sale is now live across both the European and US storefronts, lasting through until midnight on 23rd...
News PS5's Haptic Feedback Will Add to the Immersion in Kena: Bridge of Spirits
And the game will look better on Sony's next-gen console
The haptic feedback that you’ll find in PlayStation 5’s controller DualSense is dramatically different to the rumble motors found in the DualShock 4. Instead of simply jolting your hands, developers can create textures using wave files; these may pan from your left hand to your right hand,...
News Madden NFL 21 Adds Quarterback Colin Kaepernick As Free Agent
Kap's back
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been added to Madden NFL 21 for the first time since 2016, after EA Sports reached out to the player directly in order to secure rights to his likeness. The two-time WAC offensive player of the year is available as a free agent in Franchise mode, where he commands an 81-overall...
News Dreams Is Getting All Spooky with All Hallows' Dreams Event
Submit your very own haunted house room
It'll soon be October, and as we all know, Hallowe'en isn't just a one day holiday — it takes place throughout the month. As we brace ourselves for the onslaught of spooky shenanigans, it seems Media Molecule will be joining the festivities via Dreams. An event named All Hallows' Dreams is coming to the...
Tuesday8th Sep 2020
Poll How Much Are You Willing to Pay for PS5?
Money matters
We’ve tackled this topic on numerous occasions before, but the PS5’s price announcement must be nearing and so it’s always worth revisiting things and getting a feel for where people’s preferences lie. So in the wake of the Xbox Series S reveal today: how much are you willing to pay for the PlayStation 5? The conversation is...
News PS5 Pre-Orders Open This Week... Starting at £7,999 for a 24K Gold Console
Gold
Good news, everyone: you can finally pre-order your PlayStation 5 this week. Bad news, everyone: not really. Truly Exquisite (an item personalisation company that targets the super rich), will begin taking pre-orders for its previously reported PS5 collection on the 10th September. Console pre-orders start at an eye-watering £7,999. That...
News PS5 Fans Think Sony Is Trolling Them with Ghost of Tsushima Gifs
Relax and reflect
We're all waiting for the PlayStation 5 price and release date right now, and every hour that ticks by is now only made worse by this morning's Xbox Series S reveal. We now know the cost of one of the consoles launching this year, but Sony has remained tight-lipped on its own line-up of systems at the time of writing. The wait has...
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Takes Two Seconds to Boot on PS5
About as long as it takes to read this sentence
How long does your favourite game take to load on the PlayStation 4? We’re not talking about Suspend/Resume or anything like that; we mean the first time you select it from your system’s main menu. About 15 seconds? 30 seconds? Heck, a minute, maybe? Kena: Bridge of Spirits takes two seconds on a...
Review Hotshot Racing - Cracking Arcade Racer Is a Constant Joy
Drifting into our hearts
It's no secret that arcade racers have sort of gone away for most of PlayStation 4's lifespan. Most of the generation's best racing games lean towards simulation, which is fine, but those looking for a more casual experience don't have nearly as many options. This is where Hotshot Racing slides sideways into view, with all...
News PS5 Pre-Orders Reportedly Imminent, But Retailer Removes Tweet
Patience is a virtue
GAME Guildford, of all places, set the Internet alight earlier today by urging customers to “standby for updates” regarding PlayStation 5 pre-orders. In a tweet, which has since been deleted, the UK games store claimed that Sony has scheduled an “announcement” tomorrow and that things are about to “kick off this...
Review Inertial Drift - Arcade Racing with a Twist
Neon dreams
It feels like ages since we’ve had a decent arcade racer on PlayStation. Quick thrills often take a back seat to realism and vehicle calibration. Thankfully, Belfast-based dev Level 91 has channelled the likes of Burnout and Ridge Racer for its neon-drenched title Inertial Drift. There are no comprehensive difficulty modifiers here;...
News Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trilogy Listed for PS4 by Hong Kong Publisher
Coming March 2021?
Hong Kong's biggest game publisher and distributor has uploaded and quickly deleted a listing for a Ninja Gaiden Sigma Trilogy. The product page mentioned a PlayStation 4 release in March 2021 before being pulled. That's all the information we have to share right now, but if someone in the know speaks up or the collection is...
News Crash Bandicoot's Old Girlfriend Tawna Is Playable in Crash 4
She's got a new look, too
Tawna, Crash Bandicoot's old girlfriend, is back in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time — and she's actually playable. The newly designed Tawna has been revealed through brand new gameplay fresh from PlayStation Underground. You can give it a watch above. Tawna comes equipped with one heck of a mean kick, and she's got a...
News Lords of the Fallen 2 Creates New Team Hexworks for PS5 Development
Studio made up of roughly 25 people
Publisher CI Games has opened up a brand new studio based in both Barcelona and Bucharest to take over development of Lords of the Fallen 2. The team of roughly 25 people is said to include industry veterans, all of which are planning to put out the follow-up to one of the earliest titles to imitate Dark Souls on...
News Pre-Order Crash Bandicoot 4 and Gain Access to a Demo Next Week
Play two different levels
If you're chomping at the bit to play Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time as soon as humanely possible, you might want to pre-order it on the PlayStation Store. Starting next week on 16th September 2020, you'll gain access to a demo featuring two different levels from the game that lucky members of the press got to sample a...
News Tennis World Tour 2 Adds Roland-Garros, But Only As Part of Annual Pass
Although the core game is available cheaper
Y’know, we understand what publisher Nacon’s trying to do here, but it’s probably not the best idea considering the shaky standing the series already finds itself. So let’s break it down for you: Tennis World Tour 2 costs $39.99/£44.99 depending on what region you purchase it from. Now ignoring...
News 13 Sentinels Gets a New English Voice Trailer
Robot dreams
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim launches on PS4 in just a couple of weeks here in the West, and it'll come equipped with optional English audio. As its name suggests, the game features 13 main, playable characters — and you can hear some of their English voices in the latest trailer, which we've embedded above. Are you looking forward to 13...
Monday7th Sep 2020
News NBA 2K21 Shooting Difficulty Toned Down with Hotfix
Available now
Update: (7th September): The NBA 2K21 shooting hotfix has been released as promised, reducing the difficulty on Rookie, Pro, and All-Star. Gameplay in the Neighborhood and higher difficulties has been left untouched. Have you noticed any improvement to your game? Update (5th September): 2K Sports has been listening to feedback...
Hands On Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Has a Game-Breaking Bug and Crashing Issues on PS4
The reckoning is upon us
Update: As of Patch 1.05, released on the 17th September 2020, the game-breaking bug mentioned in this article has supposedly been fixed. You can read more about the update through this link. Original text: Today, we wanted to bring you a full review of Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. It was one of our favourite action...
Random How PS4 Saved a Japanese High School Student's Life
System savior
PlayStation 4 has saved us from boredom countless times, but we’d never counted on the system saving a high school student’s life. In Japan, a young girl was abducted for a month after meeting with her 44-year-old pen pal – but he didn’t count on his crafty quarry using his console to call emergency services. NHK News reports...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Multiplayer Will Have Microtransactions, Says Developer
Designed to make you happy spending money
We thought this was common knowledge by now, but apparently not. Cyberpunk 2077 will receive an entirely separate multiplayer mode a couple of years after its release (hopefully) later in 2020, and microtransactions will be used to fund it. This whole kerfuffle started earlier today when GameSpot rightfully...
News No PS5 News This Week as Part of PSVR Spotlight, Sony Confirms
Virtual insanity
Today marks the beginning of a week-long PlayStation VR promotion. Just announced by Sony, said promotion will feature VR game updates, a big PlayStation Store sale, and more. But whatever you do, don't expect any PS5 news as part of this spotlight. "And as mentioned, this is all about the games. So to manage expectations,...
Interview PS5 Game Unknown 9: Awakening Explains Its Transmedia Approach
And what makes next-gen so exciting
PlayStation 5 game Unknown 9: Awakening was one of the very few new game announcements to come out of the recent Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020, and given its commitment to next-gen exclusivity, we were eager to learn more about this mysterious project. The fact that this is more than just a PS5 title is already...
Hands On Dark Pictures: Little Hope Is More of the Same in Massachusetts
Witchcraft
Having had some hands on time with the first half hour of The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope, it’s hard to say if Supermassive’s next entry in the Dark Pictures anthology has the heft it’ll need to put the series back on the map after the middling Man of Medan. Despite being left with lingering questions, the first few...
Soapbox Let's Give Activision a Bit of Credit, Yeah?
It's not all bad
It’s a truth universally acknowledged, that a Real Gamer™ must hate major publishers. None of the big boys escape criticism, whether it’s Ubisoft for its perceived approach to copy-and-paste game design or EA for, well, absolutely everything, really. Activision has oft been a dirty word in enthusiast circles, presumably...
News A Big PlayStation Store Sale Focusing on PSVR Starts This Wednesday
VR spotlight
Throughout the entirety of the upcoming week, Sony will be shining the spotlight on all things PlayStation VR. The Japanese giant will have a piece of news to share every weekday at 3pm BST/7am PST all about previously announced PSVR titles, and that includes a big PlayStation Store sale on Wednesday. It'll run through until midnight on...
News UK Retail Software Sales Are Skewing Heavily Towards PS4
Big games sell best on Sony's system
Software splits aren’t generally talked about this late into a generation, but it’s interesting how engaged the PlayStation 4 audience continues to be – especially when it comes to retail releases. Early sales data for Marvel’s Avengers and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skate 1 + 2 is in, and both games performed...
News Streets of Rage 4 Receives Huge Balancing Update Today on PS4
Patch available to download now
Streets of Rage 4 is a cracking beat-'em-up on PlayStation 4, but dedicated fans have found plenty of things that can be improved. It seems the development teams have been listening, as a massive update for the game has just dropped. Available to download and install now, patch version 1.03 makes an enormous number of...
Random Is This the Luckiest Fall Guys Player Yet?
Jump Showdown takes no prisoners
Fall Guys players are starting to demonstrate some pretty impressive moves to avoid being eliminated in various rounds, but a quick bit of luck always goes a long way to securing the victory. Enter Reddit user Noelexe, who claims to have used up all of their luck for the rest of 2020 in order to secure their win on...
News Minecraft Adds PSVR Support with Free Update Later This Month
Crafty
The first of Sony's PlayStation VR spotlight announcements has arrived, and it's actually a rather cool one. The uber-popular Minecraft will be receiving full PSVR support later this month as part of a free PlayStation 4 update. This virtual reality support extends to the entire game, meaning it's not its own separate mod
News DIRT 5 Stuck in the Mud with Delay to November on PS4
Still no date on PS5 version
DIRT 5 is on the way by the end of the year, and it's been looking mighty strong so far. The off-road racer reverts back to the less serious days of DIRT 2 and 3, bringing with it a career mode and story as well as a way to build your own racing arenas. It seems to all be going well, but Codemasters has decided the game...
Sunday6th Sep 2020
News EA Disables UFC 4's In-Game Ads Following Player Outrage
They won't appear in the future
Update: After backlash from fans, Electronic Arts has disabled the in-game ads that play in-between rounds in EA Sports UFC 4. In a statement handed to Eurogamer and posted on Reddit, the publisher said: "Earlier this week, the team turned on ad placements in EA Sports UFC 4 that appeared during the 'Replay' moments...
Monday7th Sep 2020
Talking Point Could PS5 Be Delayed?
Change of plan
Here’s a daunting tidbit: the PlayStation 5 is two months away. No, we don’t have any inside information, we’re just working off our own expectations and rumours we’ve read over the past few weeks. Sony, allegedly, has booked significant marketing spend for the week commencing 13th November in the UK, suggesting it may have a...
Tony Hawk also charts
In rather predictable fashion, Marvel's Avengers has stormed to the top of the UK physical charts. Square Enix's hero-based brawler beat out Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 to secure the summit, but it sounds like its numbers aren't anything to write home about just yet. As Games Industry reports, Avengers sold less than a third...
Sunday6th Sep 2020
News Cyberpunk 2077 Is Being Prepared For Final Certification, Another Delay Unlikely
Chippin' in
Remember when Cyberpunk 2077 was supposed to launch in April? Those were the days, back just before the world had completely fallen apart. The game was pushed to September, but just a few months later, it was delayed again until the 19th November -- a release date that appears to have stuck. Many nervous onlookers have been wondering...
Saturday5th Sep 2020
News PlayStation Launches New PS5 Game Pages on Official Website
Next-gen
With the PlayStation 5 still set to launch before the end of 2020 -- November, if rumours and educated guesswork are to be believed -- Sony must be going all-out behind the scenes to ensure that everything's ready to go. Manufacturing, marketing, online infrastructure -- there are countless factors to consider when releasing a new console...
News PS5 Exclusive Returnal Looks to Be Targeting a 2021 Release Date
Another one
It’s becoming increasingly clear that every exclusive announced at Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal showcase earlier in the year is scheduled to release within the next 12 months or so, and while plans can change – especially with a global pandemic still very much in effect – it’s quite exciting to see just how much software the...
Rumour Prince of Persia Remake Planned for Ubisoft Livestream
Sands of time
Prince of Persia’s leaked remake, which appeared on a retailer’s website recently, will be announced during Ubisoft’s briefing on 10th September, journalist Jason Schreier has teased. The Bloomberg scribe was speaking as part of the
Review Control: AWE - An Intriguing Must for Alan Wake Fans, But No One Else
It’s not a lake, it’s a CONTROLcean
Alan Wake is a property of Remedy’s that has a pretty hardcore, dedicated fanbase. There have been promising signs by way of the spin-off American Nightmare or the more recent instance of Remedy buying back the right to the IP, but Control: AWE is by far the best indicator yet. Much like Control: The...
Quiz Can You Name These PlayStation Peripherals?
Accessory eccentricities
PlayStation has played host to all kinds of weird and wonderful accessories over the years, but how many can you name? Do you consider yourself to be something of a plastic fantastic – or are you going to flop in the face of all these unnecessary add-ons? Shut that controller slot that you call a gob, and test yourself...
News Shenmue to Get Crunchyroll, Adult Swim Anime Adaptation
Yu Suzuki serving as executive producer
There’s still a future for the Shenmue franchise, as Crunchyroll has announced that it’s partnering with Adult Swim on an anime adaptation of the legendary series. A full 13-episode run is currently in production, which will air on Crunchyroll outside of Japan and mainland China. It’ll also feature as...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 340
Heroic weekend
We still don’t know the PS5 price or PS5 release date, but the holiday season is in full swing now, and there are lots of games releasing to enjoy. That means our team are trying out an eclectic selection of software. Here’s what’s on the docket for our illustrious squad of scribes. Sammy Barker, Editor: My dreams of joining...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Why Can't Characters Open Breakable Doors?
How to open breakable doors
Why can't characters open breakable doors in Marvel's Avengers? Why can't Black Widow break open doors in Marvel's Avengers? Why can't Iron Man break open doors in Marvel's Avengers? Why can't Captain America break open doors in Marvel's Avengers? Rather bizarrely, the ability to open the breakable doors you see spread...
News The Witcher 3 Announced for PS5, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
That's what a Witcher would do
Blimey, this is not the news we expected to wake up to on a Friday morning. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting an enhanced PlayStation 5 version and anyone who already owns it on PlayStation 4 will receive a free upgrade to the enhanced version. It will come to PS5 at some point in 2021, meaning this is something to...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Does It Have Single Player?
Do you have to be online to play?
Can you play Marvel's Avengers in single player? Does Marvel's Avengers have a single player campaign? Both Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix have marketed their latest title as a Game as a Service that revolves around multiplayer and playing with your friends. That's perfect for the online crowd, but does the...
Review Wasteland 3 - Fallout Meets XCOM in This Engrossing But Slightly Buggy RPG
Power Armour Rangers
Wasteland 3 is one of those games that you can get completely lost in. Between its world building, its characters, and its player progression, it's an engrossing experience from start to finish. It goes without saying, but the veteran developers over at inXile really know how to make a role-playing game. Wasteland 3 is what...
Random Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Will Make You Regret Deleting Your Skater
Don't do it, you monster
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a loving remake of two stone-cold classics, and if the early reviews are anything to go by, it’s the return to form for the iconic franchise that fans have been waiting over a decade for. Activision has gotten particularly good at these compilations of late, and the love and care that’s...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (31st August to 6th September)
Marvel's Avengers! NBA 2K21! Tony Hawk!
What new PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PlayStation Store update this week? This week is jam-packed with heavy hitters, and Marvel's Avengers is leading the charge. It'll be joined by NBA 2K21 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. For a full list of all new PS4 game release dates...
News Spider-Man PS4 Has an Unused Spider-Cop Suit That Uses Stan Lee's Moustache
Yuri will be thrilled
There’s a recurring Spider-Cop gag right the way through Marvel’s Spider-Man, but was Insomniac Games planning a secret suit as the final punchline? It certainly looks like it, as one modder has discovered a partially completed police-themed outfit in the release’s source code. While the character is stuck in a T-Pose, we...
News PS Plus Will Not Be Required for Rocket League Soon
Breaking down walls
You’ll no longer need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play Rocket League online when the game goes free-to-play imminently. While you need an active membership to play premium franchises like Call of Duty and FIFA online, the platform holder allows free-to-play titles such as Fortnite to be enjoyed at no additional cost. And...
Poll Did You Buy Marvel's Avengers?
Assemble
Marvel's Avengers is out now on PlayStation 4, but do you plan on buying a copy? We still remember the game's official reveal at E3 2019. It was a very muddy announcement, with Square Enix failing to tell us anything about how the title actually played. The Avengers themselves looked like knockoffs, and the mere mention of "no...
News Twitch Trolls With a PS5 That Was Actually a Cake
It was huge
The 'Chat Choice Awards' aired live on streaming website Twitch overnight. During the broadcast, keen-eyed viewers quickly noticed what appeared to be a PlayStation 5 sitting in the background of host Mari Takahashi's room. Not long after, the official Twitch Twitter account tweeted: "Wait -- what's this about the PS5? The Chat's Choice...
News NBA 2K21 Patch Steals an Enormous 26GB
In the bucket
If you’re buying NBA 2K21 on Blu-ray then be prepared to set aside some time and hard-drive space for the basketball simulation’s day one patch, as it weighs in at an ankle breaking 26.3GB on the PlayStation 4. While you’ll be able to play the game without it installed, you won’t be able to play online or download the latest...
Rumour Immortals Fenyx Rising Flies to PS5, PS4 on 2nd December
New screenshots of the game formerly known as Gods & Monsters
Ah, the good ol’ Microsoft Store – forever a source of reliable leaks that the Redmond firm seemingly has no interest in stopping. It’s now spoiled Ubisoft’s big Gods & Monsters re-reveal, which was scheduled to take centre stage during the publisher’s big livestream next...
News Madden NFL 21 Reveals the First #FixMaddenFranchise Update
As #EndMaddenMonopoly trends
Fans are fuming with the state of EA Sports’ flagship football franchise, which has led to Madden NFL 21 registering the lowest user score in Metacritic history. To the publisher’s credit, it has been proactive in its communication with the series’ community, outlining its plans not only for this year’s game –...
News RIDE 4 Revs Up PS5 from 21st January
Better visuals, more bikes, deeper immersion
Industrious motorcycle developer Milestone will not be slowing down its output on the PlayStation 5, as the Italian studio has wasted no time announcing a new title for Sony’s next-gen console: RIDE 4. Due out from 21st January (the PS4 version launches 8th October), the racer will offer silky smooth 60...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: School - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in School
How do you get all School park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2? Where are all the SKATE letters, tables, textbooks, and hidden tapes in School? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and objectives in School. All School...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Warehouse - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in Warehouse
How do you get all Warehouse park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2? Where are all the SKATE letters, boxes, hydrants, and hidden tapes in Warehouse? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and objectives in Warehouse. All...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Mall - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in Mall
How do you get all Mall park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2? Where are all the SKATE letters, toy robots, directories, and hidden tapes in Mall? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and objectives in Mall. All Mall Gaps...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Best Character Builds
Your ultimate Marvel's Avengers resource
Marvel's Avengers is the latest game from developer Crystal Dynamics, who previously produced the rebooted Tomb Raider franchise alongside Square Enix. That includes Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider. The game tells an original story within the Marvel universe, taking inspiration from comic books of the...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News Sony's Sending Out Yet Another Wave of PS5 Emails
Go deeper
Okay Sony, we get it. We know the PS5 is coming. We just want to know when and for how much. The Japanese giant appears to be sending out yet another wave of PS5 marketing emails, this time inviting fans to "discover a deeper gaming experience". The message links once again to the official PS5 webpage, which has all of the feature details...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A Marvel's Avengers Trophy walkthrough
How do you unlock all the Trophies in Marvel's Avengers? How do you unlock the Platinum Trophy in Marvel's Avengers? In this Marvel's Avengers Trophy roadmap, we're going to reveal how to get the Platinum Trophy in the latest superhero title from Crystal Dynamics. In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Best Iron Man Character Builds
Iron Man's best Specialty and Mastery skills
What are the best Iron Man character builds in Marvel's Avengers? What are the best Specialty and Mastery skills for Iron Man? Tony Stark is the third superhero you will recruit as part of the Marvel's Avengers campaign, and he brings with him new abilities tied to ranged attacks, parrying, and flying. As...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Best Thor Character Builds
Thor's best Specialty and Mastery skills
What are the best Thor character builds in Marvel's Avengers? What are the best Specialty and Mastery skills for Thor? The god of thunder is the penultimate superhero you will gain access to in Marvel's Avengers, meaning you won't play as quite as much as you might like to in the campaign at least. There's...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News Madden NFL 21 Has the Worst User Score in Metacritic History
#NFLDropEA intensifies
Review bombing is nothing new, and it affects even the best games like The Last of Us: Part II. However, it takes a special kind of example to secure the accolade of Worst User Score in Metacritic History – but that’s exactly what Madden NFL 21 has managed. The title is currently rated a 0.3 on the PlayStation 4, having...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Free Credits
Beating the system
How do you get free Credits in Marvel's Avengers? How can you avoid buying the paid currency in Marvel's Avengers? Just like a lot of titles in the Games as a Service umbrella, the latest experience from Crystal Dynamics includes microtransactions. This currency, named Credits, can be exchanged for Hero Challenge Cards and...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Best Kamala Khan Character Builds
Kamala Khan's best Specialty and Mastery skills
What are the best Kamala Khan character builds in Marvel's Avengers? What are the best Specialty and Mastery skills for Kamala Khan? Ms Marvel, also known as Kamala Khan, is the first character you'll be able to play as in Marvel's Avengers and her story forms the crux of what sees the superhero...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Best Captain America Character Builds
Captain America's Best Specialty and Mastery Skills
What are the best Captain America character builds in Marvel's Avengers? What are the best Specialty and Mastery skills for Captain America? Steve Rogers, best known as Captain America, is the final superhero you will unlock for play in the single player campaign, and there's a good reason for...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Best Hulk Character Builds
Hulk's best Specialty and Mastery skills
What are the best Hulk character builds in Marvel's Avengers? What are the best Specialty and Mastery skills for Hulk? The green monster, also known as Bruce Banner, is the second superhero you will unlock in the story campaign after he meets up with Kamala Khan. Given his size, it's fairly obvious that Hulk...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Best Black Widow Character Builds
Black Widow's best Specialty and Mastery skills
What are the best Black Widow character builds in Marvel's Avengers? What are the best Specialty and Mastery skills for Black Widow? Natasha Romanoff, best known as Black Widow, rejoins the superhero taskforce over halfway through the story campaign, so you won't have too much time to get know her...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Does It Have Multiplayer?
Can you play Marvel's Avengers with friends?
Does Marvel's Avengers have multiplayer? Can you play Marvel's Avengers with friends? You might be wondering if Marvel's Avengers is a purely single player experience or something you can play online with your friends, so we're on hand to answer that question for you. In this Marvel's Avengers game guide,...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How long is Marvel's Avengers?
How long does it take to beat Marvel's Avengers? How long is Marvel's Avengers on PlayStation 4? Given the live service nature of Crystal Dynamics' latest, you are expected to play Marvel's Avengers for months on end -- even years, perhaps. However, how many hours does it actually take to beat the single player...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
They look great, too
Well here's a bit of a weird news story. We've just received word that Final Fantasy VII Remake players should have received free PS4 avatar bundles for progressing through the game. But as it turns out, loads of players haven't been sent any of these codes via email, and as such, people are having to contact PlayStation support...
Review Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series - Star Wars and VR Are Made for Each Other
Be proud of this technological terror
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series came as a bit of a surprise. We'd expected a bit of a cash grab, but the actual product is decent if unorthodox package. We get a campaign spread across three episodes plus three waves-based challenge modes. There’s actually a surprising wealth of content when viewed...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Full Cast List
Every voice actor in Marvel's Avengers
What is the full cast list of Marvel's Avengers? Who are the voice actors in Marvel's Avengers? The latest game from Crystal Dynamics features a star-studded cast of voice actors who have all appeared in numerous titles in the past. You'll probably even recognise a few voices since they've brought so many...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Spoilers - Is Captain America Dead?
Does Captain America die in Marvel's Avengers?
Is Captain America dead in Marvel's Avengers? Does Captain America die in Marvel's Avengers? All of the marketing coming out of Crystal Dynamics has suggested that Captain America dies in the A-Day tragedy at the beginning of Marvel's Avengers. However, is that actually the cause? Does Captain America...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Will It Be on PS5?
Is Marvel's Avengers coming to PlayStation 5?
Will Marvel's Avengers be on PlayStation 5? Is Marvel's Avengers getting a PS5 version? The latest title from Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix might be releasing on PlayStation 4, but given how close its launch is in proximity to PS5, you might be wondering whether it will also come to the next-gen...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
Rumour Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Set for October Reveal and Release, But Date Might 'Slip'
Zzzzzzzz
Show of hands: who's sick of hearing about the supposed Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster? Or perhaps a better question: who's sick of listening to the same old rumours over and over again? This latest update on the long, long rumoured remaster comes directly from journalist-in-the-know Jeff Grubb, who has said numerous times that the Remaster...
Hands On NHL 21 Is Looking a Lot Like a Hockey Game
Déjà vu
Alright, stop us if you’ve heard this one before: NHL 21 feels a lot like last year’s game. Between all the modes on offer and the actual presentation of the game, you’d be hard-pressed to notice any key differences between last year’s product and EA Vancouver’s newest entry in the chilled sports franchise. Now, in fairness to...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Is It Open World?
Is Marvel's Avengers an open world game?
Is Marvel's Avengers open world? Is Marvel's Avengers an open world game? Off the back of Marvel's Spider-Man, you may be wondering if Marvel's Avengers is also an open world game that allows you to free roam the world as and when you please. In this Marvel's Avenger game guide, we're going to reveal whether...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Units
Get rich quick
How do you get Units in Marvel's Avengers? What can you spend Units on? When you're not spending Credits in the marketplace, it's Units that fuel the economy of Marvel's Avengers. There are many different ways to get Units and an even wider range of things to spend them on. So, how do you get rich quick in this particular game? In...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Upgrade Modules
What are Upgrade Modules used for?
How do you get Upgrade Modules in Marvel's Avengers? What are Upgrade Modules used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Upgrade Modules to, well, upgrade high-power gear. Who would have thought? So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News Fans Think Demon's Souls PS5 Is Close to Release
Launch lineup?
Demon’s Souls was recently rated for release on the PlayStation 5 in Japan and Korea, suggesting that it may make the next-gen console’s launch lineup. Since the system’s reveal event earlier in the year, the platform holder has been particularly secretive, only really elaborating upon Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. However,...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Polychoron
What is Polychoron used for?
How do you get Polychoron in Marvel's Avengers? What is Polychoron used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Polychoron to upgrade a very specific piece of gear that other resources won't have an effect on. So, it sounds pretty important, but how do you actually get it? In this Marvel's...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: Does It Have Crossplay?
Can you play Marvel's Avengers with PC and Xbox One users?
Does Marvel's Avengers have crossplay? Can PS4 users play Marvel's Avengers with PC and Xbox One owners? Crossplay has become a more and more important feature for online-focused titles as time has passed, and so you may be wondering whether or not the latest game from Crystal Dynamics...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News This Is the PS3 Avengers Game You Never Played
Disassembled
Marvel’s Avengers launches on the PlayStation 4 this week, marking a huge moment for an iconic franchise. Things were almost so different, however, as THQ Studios Australia once embarked on its own Avengers project for the PlayStation 3 – but it obviously never saw the light of day. The title was planned to accompany the 2012 movie,...
News Mafia: Definitive Edition Welcomes You to the City of Lost Heaven
One of the family
Mafia: Definitive Edition is on the home-straight ahead of its delayed 25th September release date, and publisher 2K Games is ramping up consumer enthusiasm with a series of trailers dedicated to different aspects. This first edition includes a brief look at the recreated world of Lost Heaven, which is based upon the PlayStation 2...
Round Up Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 PS4 Reviews Reveal a Return to Form
Nailed it
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 reviews are starting to pour in from various publications, and it's looking mighty positive. North American press seems to be absolutely loving the triumphant return of the Birdman. Below, we've gathered some of these early reviews for your perusal. What about the Push Square review? Well, we only gained...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Uru
What is Uru used for?
How do you get Uru in Marvel's Avengers? What is Uru used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Uru to upgrade a very specific piece of gear that other resources won't have an effect on. So, it sounds pretty important, but how do you actually get it? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're going...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Free Thor Unlocks
Every Hero Challenge Card reward
What are all the free unlocks for Thor in Marvel's Avengers? What are the Hero Challenge Card rewards for Thor in Marvel's Avengers? By completing Daily and Weekly challenges as your chosen superhero, you will earn points that unlock free rewards on their Hero Challenge Card. This essentially works as a Battle Pass...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News Bank $250k in GTA Online When You Win Any Diamond Adversary Series
Cash injection
Rockstar’s continuing to promote the new modes from Grand Theft Auto V's Los Santos Summer Special, with double rewards on the Diamond Adversary Series all week. Win any game mode and you’ll bank a bonus GTA$250,000 – deposited straight into your Maze account within seven days. There’s also double rewards available on...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Free Kamala Khan Unlocks
Every Hero Challenge Card reward
What are all the free unlocks for Kamala Khan in Marvel's Avengers? What are the Hero Challenge Card rewards for Kamala Khan in Marvel's Avengers? By completing Daily and Weekly challenges as your chosen superhero, you will earn points that unlock free rewards on their Hero Challenge Card. This essentially works as a...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Free Iron Man Unlocks
Every Hero Challenge Card reward
What are all the free unlocks for Iron Man in Marvel's Avengers? What are the Hero Challenge Card rewards for Iron Man in Marvel's Avengers? By completing Daily and Weekly challenges as your chosen superhero, you will earn points that unlock free rewards on their Hero Challenge Card. This essentially works as a...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Free Captain America Unlocks
Every Hero Challenge Card reward
What are all the free unlocks for Captain America in Marvel's Avengers? What are the Hero Challenge Card rewards for Captain America in Marvel's Avengers? By completing Daily and Weekly challenges as your chosen superhero, you will earn points that unlock free rewards on their Hero Challenge Card. This essentially...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Fragments
What are Fragments used for?
How do you get Fragments in Marvel's Avengers? What are Fragments used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Fragments to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide,...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Free Black Widow Unlocks
Every Hero Challenge Card reward
What are all the free unlocks for Black Widow in Marvel's Avengers? What are the Hero Challenge Card rewards for Black Widow in Marvel's Avengers? By completing Daily and Weekly challenges as your chosen superhero, you will earn points that unlock free rewards on their Hero Challenge Card. This essentially works as a...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News Media Molecule Co-Founder Alex Evans to Take a Break from Game Development
Mind-blowing new things for Dreams on the way
Alex Evans, one of the co-founders of Guildford-based developer Media Molecule, has announced that he’s stepping away from being a “Dreams developer” to a “Dreams fan” – and is taking a break from the games industry. In a series of candid Twitter posts, the former Bullfrog and Lionhead...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Catalysts
What are Catalysts used for?
How do you get Catalysts in Marvel's Avengers? What are Catalysts used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Catalysts to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide,...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: All Free Hulk Unlocks
Every Hero Challenge Card reward
What are all the free unlocks for Hulk in Marvel's Avengers? What are the Hero Challenge Card rewards for Hulk in Marvel's Avengers? By completing Daily and Weekly challenges as your chosen superhero, you will earn points that unlock free rewards on their Hero Challenge Card. This essentially works as a Battle Pass...
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News Meet The Divison 2's New Endgame Activity: A 100-Floor Skyscraper
With bosses and random elements
Wow, it's been a while since we wrote about The Division 2. Ubisoft's open world looter shooter simply dropped off our radar months ago -- but this news has at least caught our attention. During the game's most recent developer livestream, it was revealed that a brand new endgame activity is coming: The Summit. The...
News Cloudpunk Is the Futuristic Delivery Sim of Your Dreams
Royal mail
Forget Cyberpunk 2077 – we’re all about Cloudpunk right now. This voxel-based delivery sim sees you transporting packages all over the futuristic city of Nivalis, running into all kinds of colourful characters along the way. Despite already being available for PC, a PlayStation 4 release date is planned for 15th October. Among the...
Feature Best PS4 Music of August 2020
Some choice selections
The looming change in console generation sure isn’t slowing down the great music, huh? August is yet another month absolutely jam-packed with phenomenal music. The quality music shows no signs of slowing down, and of course, we have some games on the horizon sure to offer great tunes as well. You can probably guess what we...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Nanotubes
What are Nanotubes used for?
How do you get Nanotubes in Marvel's Avengers? What are Nanotubes used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Nanotubes to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide,...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Nanites
What are Nanites used for?
How do you get Nanites in Marvel's Avengers? What are Nanites used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Nanites to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, they sound pretty important, but how do you actually get them? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're...
Guide Marvel's Avengers Game: How to Get Plasma
What is Plasma used for?
How do you get Plasma in Marvel's Avengers? What is Plasma used for in Marvel's Avengers? In combination with Units, you'll need Plasma to do pretty much anything when it comes to upgrading your gear items. So, it sounds pretty important, but how do you actually get it? In this Marvel's Avengers game guide, we're going to...
Wednesday2nd Sep 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Trophies Require Some Sick Combos for the Platinum
Score attack
All eyes might be on Marvel's Avengers this week, but let's not forget about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. This remake of the first two titles in the seminal skateboarding franchise hits PlayStation 4 at the end of this week, and looks to be a true return to form. Of course, a new PS4 game means new Trophies to earn, and that's no...
News PlayStation Store Essential Picks Sale Discounts Some of PS4's Best Games
The Last of Us 2! Dreams! FIFA!
It's Wednesday morning, so you already know what it is time for. The PlayStation Store has, as usual, updated itself with a new selection of offers, and this time around it's the Essential Picks sale. The range of PlayStation 4 discounts will stick around until midnight on 16th September 2020, so you've got exactly...
News Polyphony Digital Is Open to Suggestions for Gran Turismo 7's Cover Car
Take your pick
Polyphony Digital is requesting suggestions for Gran Turismo 7’s cover car on Twitter. The social media post – which is more likely to be community engagement than stealth market research – ponders which vehicle should star on the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive’s box art: Gran Turismo Sport focused primarily on...
News Dev Confirms No More Crash Team Racing Content Updates
Team's moved to Crash 4 and other projects
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled has been well supported since its release last year, with developer Beenox adding additional characters, courses, and more. However, following queries from the community, the team has confirmed that the title won't be getting any further content updates. Its 'Final Grand...
News Big Yeetus, a Randomly Spawning Hammer, Will Shake Up Fall Guys Levels Soon
Yeet
Fall Guys is great and all, but until Season Two hits next month, we'll be playing all the same levels over and over. That's no real problem, as the game is brilliant fun, but it looks like Mediatonic is about to shake things up a little. In lieu of brand new stages, the developer is putting together a dangerous new hazard that could pop up in...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5 Is One of This Year's Most Anticipated Games
Bring home the bacon
We’ve only seen one trailer, but Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is one of the most anticipated games of the year. That’s according to research group Nielsen, which ranked the title alongside Marvel’s Avengers and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as one of the top three most wanted titles of 2021.
Thursday3rd Sep 2020
News No Man's Sky Dev Is Working on a 'Huge, Ambitious' New Game, Not a Sequel
Hello, Hello
No Man's Sky developer Hello Games is working on a "huge" and "ambitious" new game, according to an interview with Polygon. Founder Sean Murray also confirms that this unnamed project is not a sequel to No Man's Sky. Don't get too excited just yet, though. This thing's currently in "very early" development, so it'll likely be a while...
Wednesday2nd Sep 2020
News PS5 Indie Kena: Bridge of Spirits Fronts Game Informer Magazine
True spirit
One of the best things about gaming in 2020 is that any game can become a breakout hit. We’ve seen Fall Guys become the standout story of the summer, and while it was flanked by juggernauts sequels like Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 at the PlayStation 5’s reveal event, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is arguably one of the most...
News The Marvel's Avengers Beta Was the Most Downloaded Beta in PlayStation History
Heroics
Marvel's Avengers is out right now on PS4 (if you nabbed the Deluxe Edition), and it's reasonably safe to assume that it'll be a big seller. As it turns out, last month's beta was the most downloaded beta to ever grace a PlayStation console. With the many, many high profile betas that have come and gone over the years, that's pretty...
News For Real This Time, AT&T Won't Be Selling Warner Bros Games
Jokers
AT&T, you may recall, put Warner Bros Games up for sale as it attempts to clear some long-standing debt. The organisation then put out a memo suggesting that studios like Rocksteady and NetherRealm were no longer up for sale, before online speculation suggested that the developers were in fact still available for $4 billion. Now a
News Raji: An Ancient Epic PS4 Release Confirmed for Mid-October
After successful Switch launch
After releasing to somewhat positive reviews on Nintendo Switch, Raji: An Ancient Epic will be coming to PlayStation 4 next month on 15th October 2020. Developer Nodding Heads Games also released a new trailer as part of Gamescom 2020 to mark the occasion, which you can check out above. When our friends over at
Tuesday1st Sep 2020
Random Don't Get Doritos Dust on Your DualSense with PlayStation Chip Picker
Other savoury snacks brands are available
A good ol’ gaming session isn’t the same without a big bag of Doritos to hand, but getting all that icky dust encrusted into your controller is never fun. To make matters worse, the PlayStation 5’s luxurious new DualSense pad comes in white by default; that’s going to turn a subtle shade of orange if...
News PS5 Doesn't Have an Optical Audio Port
Sound
Once again we’re relying on second-hand information to better understand the PlayStation 5, because it’s not like Sony to come out and tell us what it’s got planned for the platform, is it? So according to The Verge, the Japanese giant’s next-gen console will not have an optical audio port; it’s hardly surprising given the PS4 Slim...
News PS Now September 2020 Update Adds Resident Evil 7, Final Fantasy XV, More
Japanese treats
Update: Sony has now confirmed these additions to PlayStation Now over on the PlayStation Blog. Resident Evil 7 will indeed be sticking around until 30th November 2020 while Final Fantasy XV leaves on 30th March 2021. The rest are permanent PS4 titles. Original story: The Japanese side of PlayStation Now has just detailed its...
News PS Plus September PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Fighting on the streets
Following August's PlayStation Plus lineup was always going to be tough, but September's offering ain't half bad. This month, PS Plus members can get their hands on Street Fighter V and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds at no extra cost. People have been voting in droves over on our poll
Wednesday2nd Sep 2020
News Madden NFL 21 Patch Outlined as Fans Urge NFL to Ditch EA Sports
#NFLDropEA
Whether or not you think Madden NFL 21’s gameplay has stagnated, there’s simply no denying that this year’s game lacks polish. Since reviewing the release, the title has hard crashed on us a couple of times, and has also got stuck in infinite loading screens. It’s really buggy, and some fans have simply had enough, leading to the...
Tuesday1st Sep 2020
Site News Where's Our Marvel's Avengers PS4 Review?
We A.I.M. for next week
Marvel's Avengers is out on PlayStation 4 today via the Deluxe Edition and so you might be wondering where all the reviews, and indeed the Push Square verdict, are. We do have review code of our own and have been plugging away at the game's campaign since yesterday, but given the online nature of this superhero experience,...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Will Bring You Straight Back into the Action to Avenge Your Deaths
No time to dwell on your mistakes
No real surprise here, but you’ll be back into the action quicker than you can draw your sword in Demon’s Souls on the PlayStation 5, as Japan Studio and Bluepoint Games will be leveraging the next-gen console’s SSD to load data at “blistering” speeds. “As developers [of Demon’s Souls], we are already...
Mini Review Nexomon: Extinction - With an Update or Two, This Could Be a Solid Pokémon Clone
Nixomon
Nexomon: Extinction is the best Pokémon clone you'll find on PlayStation 4 -- but admittedly, that isn't saying much. The addictive quality of catching and training often cute, sometimes cool looking monsters is here, but the game as a whole is let down by some uneven design. Nexomon doesn't really care that it's a blatant Pokémon...
News Ubisoft Confirms Second Forward Livestream for 10th September
Watch Dogs, Hyper Scape, Prince of Persia?
After what was a fairly routine Ubisoft showcase a couple of months ago, the French publisher has confirmed that a second Forward livestream will take place next week on Thursday 10th September at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST. The announcement trailer states it will contain "new games & big news", so this...
News New PS5 Ad Highlights Next-Gen Features and Lightning Speed
Gotta go fast
Sony's released a new 30 second PS5 advert, which attempts to sell the next-gen console's unique features. The included gameplay is nothing that we haven't seen before -- repeated glimpses of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West -- but the Japanese giant is keen to remind us of just how fast the PS5 is thanks...
News PlayStation Returns to Facebook, Instagram After Two Month Hiatus
Back to life
PlayStation has resumed activity on Facebook and Instagram after a two month hiatus from the platforms. Sony boycotted sponsored and non-sponsored posts on the platform after adding its voice to the #StopHateForProfit campaign, which was also backed by other juggernauts like Coca-Cola, Ford, and Starbucks. The companies want Facebook to...
News Gods & Monsters Has Been Renamed Immortals: Fenyx Rising, Will Be at Ubisoft's Next Livestream
From the ashes
It's official: Gods & Monsters, the open world action title from the team behind Assassin's Creed Odyssey, is now called Immortals: Fenyx Rising. For now we'll resist the temptation to rant about how terrible that name is. The game was announced at E3 last year, but we've seen next to nothing of the project since. Fortunately,...
Mini Review Ary and the Secret of Seasons - A Solid, Good-Looking Indie Action Adventure
A woman for all seasons
Something is amiss in the world of Valdi. The seasons are in disarray, meaning that fierce winter winds bellow in place of gentle summer breezes. It’s up to a girl named Ary to restore balance at the behest of a mysterious society, the Guardians of Seasons. Ary and the Secret of Seasons is an action adventure in the...
Random Sony Releases Official PlayStation Backdrops to Use During Video Calls
Zoom zoom
This year has seen a huge number of businesses delve into the isolated world of remote work. With people staying indoors to avoid the spread of coronavirus, communicating with colleagues is a trickier task, but of course, there's no shortage of video conferencing software. Lots of people are working from home and having digital meetings,...
News Marvel’s Avengers Adds Kate Bishop in First Post-Launch Operation
And she's free
You're going to have to wait slightly longer for Hawkeye and Spider-Man to make their way to Marvel's Avengers because Crystal Dynamics has just announced that the first superhero arriving after launch is Kate Bishop. Her story begins right after the culmination of the base game's campaign and ties into the narrative that also brings...
News Dead by Daylight Brings Asymmetrical Horror to PS5, Free Upgrade for Current PS4 Players
Shock horror
Dead by Daylight is a popular multiplayer horror title that's been enjoying a pretty amazing run of post-launch content. There's plenty to enjoy for fans of the genre here, allowing players to take control of some of horror's most iconic adversaries -- even Silent Hill's Pyramid Head. And the scares don't stop on PlayStation 4, either;...
News Resident Evil Village Will Haunt Tokyo Game Show Later This Month
When September ends
Resident Evil Village is the next main instalment in Capcom's long-running horror series. It made its debut appearance during PlayStation's Future of Gaming showcase, where it was announced the game would be the first Resi on next-gen hardware like PS5. Fans of the franchise have been well served recently with the remakes of...
News Poker Club Plays Its Hand on PS5, PS4 Later This Year
Texas Hold'em
Social gambling game Poker Club will play a royal flush on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 this year. Purveyors of pretty tabletop titles Ripstone will utilise next-gen technology like ray tracing to bring premium suites and backroom bars to life, as it promises “the most immersive and social poker simulation ever on next-generation...
News Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Travels to a Mediterranean Paradise
Holmes alone
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One will ditch the drizzly cobbled streets of Baker Street, as the young detective travels to a Mediterranean paradise to undergo his first challenge as a rookie investigator. Despite the idyllic nature of the tropical backdrop, this open world harbours a seedy underbelly, as the titular gumshoe gets to work...
News Mysterious Action Game Babylon's Fall Will Reappear at Tokyo Game Show This Month
A tower to climb
Square Enix has confirmed that Babylon's Fall will appear in some capacity during Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online, which takes place later this month. The Platinum-developed action title is part of the publisher's announced games lineup, although it's unclear how big of a role it will play in proceedings. It's about time that we saw...
News Remothered: Broken Porcelain Trailer Proves Love Is in the Air
It can bloom on the battlefield
Well, Remothered: Broken Porcelain just got a whole lot more interesting. We were already anticipating this PlayStation 4 horror title, but the latest trailer from publisher Modus Games provides us with glimpses of the Ashmann Inn before it goes to hell. Jennifer appears to strike up a bit of a relationship with...
News Away: The Survival Series Still Exists, Launches Early 2021
No sign of a PS5 version
Do you remember a State of Play livestream from way back in May 2019 where Away: The Survival Series was announced? Despite originally slated for launch this year, we've seen hardly any of it since then. Until now, that is. Developer Breaking Walls is back with an in-depth developer walkthrough that guides us through the...
News Minute of Islands Reappears with Abstract Trailer, Coming 2021
A transformative journey
It's been more than a whole year since we last wrote about Minute of Islands so this update was sorely needed. As part of Gamescom 2020, Studio Fizbin shared a new trailer that refreshed our brains on this quirky indie title as well as confirming a PlayStation 4 launch date for 2021. It had been slated for release this year,...
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