News Oh Boy, There'll Be a Backlash to This Marvel's Avengers Trailer
Why assemble anywhere else?
News Spider-Man Confirmed as a PlayStation Exclusive Character in Marvel's Avengers
Launching for free in 2021
News - 2020, Week 32
Sunday9th Aug 2020
News Yachts Finally Have a Purpose in GTA Online Update
Yachts spree
GTA Online’s luxury yachts have generally been considered a Dock Tease by fans, ever since they were introduced several years ago. The cruiseliners certainly look the part, but at around $6 million apiece, they proved to be primarily vanity items for the elite. A new update due out on 11th August, however, will add brand new co-op...
News Sony Wants to Conquer the Anime World Next
And PlayStation is part of its plan
Sony has slowly shifted from consumer electronics to entertainment over the past decade, and it’s aiming to add anime as its fourth major pillar, alongside music, movies, and, of course, games. The Japanese giant already has a sizeable anime department, with subsidiary Aniplex overseeing the Demon Slayer series...
Monday10th Aug 2020
Random Fall Guys Player Suffers Heartbreak in Slime Climb
Hero to zero
Slime Climb -- you either love it or you loathe it. The gruelling event in Fall Guys is sure to eliminate waves upon waves of players every single time it is selected, but some of us have actually become fairly skilled at overcoming its hurdles. This scribe is one of them and so too is Twitter user @LightSkinYagami, who found themselves...
Sunday9th Aug 2020
News Sony Plasters Champions League with PS5 Promos
The champions
Update: As expected, this week's Champions League ties were absolutely plastered with PlayStation 5 promotions. Here's a screenshot from Chelsea's match against Bayern Munich, courtesy of BT Sport: The empty stadiums due to coronavirus may be desperately depressing, but at least that PS5 promo is looking tasty, eh? Original Story:...
News Gran Turismo Partners with Getty for Virtual E-Sports Photography
Captured on camera
As Gran Turismo continues its plunge into e-sports, developer Polyphony Digital has partnered with global photography provider Getty Images to bring virtual snaps to the service. Effectively, specialist motorsport photographers will be able to capture key moments from within Gran Turismo Sport – and, presumably, Gran Turismo 7...
Saturday8th Aug 2020
News Oh Boy, There'll Be a Backlash to This Marvel's Avengers Trailer
Why assemble anywhere else?
You’ve got to respect the sheer audacity of Sony here: it’s podded out a serious chunk of change for timed exclusive Marvel’s Avengers content, and it’s going to make damn sure you know about it. This new trailer lists all of the advantages fans can expect when purchasing the Square Enix superhero title on the...
News Free PS Plus Trial Is Currently Live Around the Globe
Get online
Not got a PlayStation Plus subscription? Not a problem, as Sony has made multiplayer free this weekend. By the time you’re reading this article, the trial period will have started, and it will run through 00:00 PDT on Monday, 10th August. That means you’ve got almost 48 hours to enjoy online gaming without podding out for a pricey...
Finally, some news
It's been a long, long time since we saw or heard anything about Granblue Fantasy: Relink -- that amazing looking action RPG supposedly coming to PS4. We last reported on it all the way back in December 2019, when co-op gameplay footage reignited our hype. Honestly, we were starting to fear the worst. Relink had apparently run...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Naughty Dog?
Good boy
Naughty Dog is one of Sony's most prolific first-party studios, so much so that it can be considered one of the best game developers in the world right now. That's thanks to the likes of the Uncharted and The Last of Us franchises, but the team actually has a long history that stretches back more than 30 years. So, how well do you know the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 336
Too fast
It’s another roasting weekend in the UK at least, so we’re thinking of cooking our eggs on the pavement tomorrow morning. Just kidding – that would violate the five second rule, and would probably ruin our fry-up. Sammy Barker, Editor: I don’t really know what’s happened to me lately, but I’ve found myself hooked on GTA...
Friday7th Aug 2020
News Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Teasing Begins in Warzone
Know your history
It's been heavily rumoured for a while, and now it really does look like Call of Duty: Warzone will play host to at least the official tease of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. With the beginning of Season Five, players have begun spotting mysterious pop-ups on their screens while fighting for first place in the Battle Royale...
Guide New PS4 Games This Week (3rd August to 9th August)
Fall Guys! Fast & Furious: Crossroads! Skully!
As we plunge into the meat of the summer, there aren't many new PS4 games to look forward to in this week's PlayStation Store Update. Fall Guys, which is free with August 2020's PS Plus lineup, is probably the headline. Also of note is Fast & Furious: Crossroads. For a full list of all new PS4 g
News Fast & Furious Crossroads Is Out Now on PS4, In Case You Forgot
Turn up the heat
It's the day we've all been waiting for folks -- Fast & Furious Crossroads is finally available on PlayStation 4! Wait, don't tell us you forgot! Yes, the game which looks like a movie tie-in but doesn't actually have a new instalment to launch alongside anymore is now out and we're here to remind you it exists. The trailer...
News Rocksteady Confirms Suicide Squad Is Its Next Game
Just like that
Wow, that came out of absolutely nowhere. Rocksteady Studios has now announced that it is developing a Suicide Squad game, with details to be shared at DC Fandome later this month. The studio took to Twitter to confirm the swirling rumours with the tagline: "Target locked - #DCFanDome - August 22. #suicidesquadgame". If speculation is...
News PS5 Moneyhat Speculation Rumbles On
Huge multiformat titles will be timed exclusives
By far the biggest topic in enthusiast circles right now is just how much software Sony’s willing to moneyhat ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch. The manufacturer’s already caused “outrage” by securing Spider-Man as an exclusive playable character in Marvel’s Avengers
Review Skater XL - No Frills Skateboarding Simulation
Board to death
Skateboarding may not be part of the pop culture zeitgeist like it was during those heady Tony Hawk days, but it’s still a popular pastime that comes with its own culture attached. It’s surprising, then, that outside of the excellent OlliOlli, the extreme sport has been underrepresented on the PlayStation 4. Skater XL is indie...
News PS5 RPG Shooter Outriders Is Starting to Look Better and Better
"Mass Effect meets Diablo"
Since it was announced earlier this year, we haven't been totally sold on Outriders -- the loot-driven third person shooter from developer People Can Fly. But honestly, the more we see of it, the more we're starting to come around. This latest gameplay from IGN is very looter shooter, but when paired with the...
Saturday8th Aug 2020
News Yes, You Can Pet the Dog in PS5 Console Exclusive Ghostwire: Tokyo
Friendly ghost
Ghostwire: Tokyo recently got its big re-reveal during Sony’s gigantic PlayStation 5 showcase, so we’ll forgive developer Tango Gameworks for not having much new to share at this stage. However, we can’t believe it dragged legendary director Shinji Mikami out of bed to announce that… Yes, you’ll be able to pet the dogs in...
Friday7th Aug 2020
Reaction State of Play Continues to Find Its Way
Another solid showing
It’s been well over a year since Sony introduced State of Play, and after a shaky start, we reckon the format is finally beginning to find its way. Yesterday’s show was not the barnstormer that PlayStation 5’s reveal event earlier in the year turned out to be, but it was a worthwhile stream with a solid selection of...
News Godfall Is Making the Most of PS5's Unique Controller Features
Godfeel
Following the title's in-depth gameplay showing during Sony's latest State of Play livestream, Godfall developer Counterplay Games has taken to the PlayStation Blog in order to explain how the action RPG "feels". The PS5's DualSense controller is being taken into consideration here, and it sounds like Godfall is going to take full advantage...
News Play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Multiplayer for Free This Weekend
Five maps to sample
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back with yet another free weekend of multiplayer to celebrate the launch of Season Five, giving Call of Duty: Warzone players a brief tease of what they're currently missing out on. You'll be able to compete in four different modes across five maps from Friday 7th August 10am PT/6pm BST through to...
News State of Play Game Aeon Must Die Caught in Controversy
Claims of theft, harassment, and abuse
Slick sci-fi beat-‘em-up Aeon Must Die was one of the standouts during yesterday’s State of Play livestream, but the release has been mired in controversy ever since. An enormous catalogue of conversations, emails, and letters have been uploaded to Dropbox, after former employees of developer Limestone...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Sales Top Five Million Worldwide
Shipped plus digital
Despite only being available on PlayStation 4 right now, Final Fantasy VII Remake has already become a sales success. Square Enix today announced that the game has now sold more than five million units across digital purchases and physical copies shipped to stores. This makes it "the highest selling digital release on the...
News Charming RPG Cat Quest II Gets a Huge Free Update to Celebrate International Cat Day
New game modes, improvements, and more
Cat Quest II is a great little action RPG, and it's about to get even better. In celebration of International Cat Day -- which apparently falls on the 8th August -- and to mark the third anniversary of the original Cat Quest, developer The Gentlebros is releasing a huge new update for the game. A statement...
News Braid: Anniversary Edition Sounds Like a Significant Upgrade on PS5, PS4
New art, sound, and commentary
Braid: Anniversary Edition was announced last night as part of Sony's State of Play livestream for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. At the time, it sounded like a fairly rudimentary remaster, but the more you dig into the finer details, this is actually shaping up to be a huge upgrade over the original game. It's...
Thursday6th Aug 2020
News Ghost of Tsushima Patch 1.06 Buffs Traveller's Attire, Fixes Some Bugs
On the road again
Update: Patch 1.06 is available to download now on PS4. It weighs in at a very reasonable 1.7GB. Here's a quick look at what the Traveller's Attire is now capable of, courtesy of Reddit. As you can see, a large firefly now leads you to collectables when you have the outfit equipped. Original Story: Ghost of Tsushima's gett
Friday7th Aug 2020
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream?
All the PS5, PS4, PSVR reveals
Despite not playing host to the sort of reveals we were originally expecting, Sony still put on its longest and most action-packed State of Play livestream yet on Thursday. Featuring lots of different PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, and a couple of PlayStation 5 games, it was hit after hit when it came to gameplay...
Thursday6th Aug 2020
Feature Ghost of Tsushima - 7 Things We Want from Future Updates
Jinius additions
It's safe to say we adore Ghost of Tsushima. In our 9/10 review, we called it "one of the greatest open world games of the generation", and we stick by that statement having spent over 60 hours with the release. But playing any game for that amount of time reveals flaws, and makes you consider ways in which the experience could be...
Review Fall Guys - Battle Royale Mayhem At Its Very Best
The next Chicken Dinner
Fall Guys is one of those games that just clicks the moment you see it in action. Pitched as the Battle Royale genre meets Takeshi's Castle and Total Wipeout, you have to question how the concept hasn't already been capitalised on in the years since PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Fortnite took over the world. Luckily for...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here
Focus on PS4 and PSVR
Sony’s appropriately calibrated expectations, and that means we shouldn’t expect any megatons from today’s State of Play. It also means that the show comes without any real pressure to deliver, and as such could quietly surprise. The focus will be on PlayStation 4 games, PlayStation VR, and indie releases. Join us from...
News The Pathless Is a PS5 Open World Unlike Any Other
Go your own way
The Pathless is an indie open world that’s taking inspiration from some of the genre’s biggest names. Clearly there’s more than a hint of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild here, but the PlayStation 5 sandbox also shares similarities with Ghost of Tsushima – navigation, for example, feels much more organic than in other...
News Mortal Shell Scratches Your Dark Souls Itch, Er, This Month
Out in just over a week
Deathly gloomy Dark Souls-inspired action role-playing game Mortal Shell will start using its stamina from 18th August, and there’s a disgustingly macabre trailer to celebrate the fact above. Developed by Cold Symmetry, we’re going to describe this as an homage rather than a copycat because, well, we’re trying to be...
News DOOM Eternal, The Elder Scrolls Online Confirmed for PS5, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
Could be more to come
Bethesda has today announced that it will be bringing DOOM Eternal and The Elder Scrolls Online to PlayStation 5 with native versions for both, and those who already own the games on PlayStation 4 will receive a free upgrade. The publisher hasn't stated when these enhanced ports will launch, but it does plan on sharing more...
Random Guerrilla Games Moved into Its New Office, And Raised a Flag in Dramatic Fashion
Forbidden West
You’ve got to love the pomp and ceremony of this. Guerrilla Games has finally moved into its new office space, which is a five floor building in the heart of Amsterdam. In addition to being an iconic piece of architecture, the former Telegraaf complex also houses over 7,300 square meters of floor space, which is more than enough for...
Friday7th Aug 2020
Talking Point What Did You Think of the Latest State of Play Livestream?
Subverted expectations
Sony surprised us all earlier this week by confirming that it would indeed be hosting a State of Play livestream, but instead of being all about the upcoming PlayStation 5, it would mainly focus on the current-gen PlayStation 4. The Japanese giant certainly lived up to that commitment, but it did spare some time for...
Thursday6th Aug 2020
News Godfall Finally Gets In-Depth PS5 Gameplay
Thank Godfall for that
It feels like we've been waiting an age to see some proper Godfall action, and the latest State of Play livestream finally delivered. The self-titled 'looter-slasher' shows real promise in this new gameplay video, as footage highlights combat against a range of different enemies. Equipped with a very God of War shield and a...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Rated for PS5 Release in South Korea
A next-gen first
This isn’t exactly earth-shattering news, but it is a timely reminder that the PlayStation 5 is right around the corner: Insomniac Games’ upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales has been rated for release in South Korea. The listing was spotted by Gematsu, and is to our knowledge the first PS5 title to receive...
News Play the Entire Hitman Trilogy on PSVR from January 2021
That's all three games
One of the most unexpected announcements to come out of Sony's latest State of Play livestream is that the entire first season of Hitman, Hitman 2, and the upcoming Hitman 3 will all be playable in PlayStation VR via the latest game from January 2021. Yea
News PS5 Game Kena: Bridge of Spirits Rules Out State of Play Appearance
Scratch it off the list
We're at a bit of a loss when it comes to predicting what games will be a part of today's State of Play livestream now. Sony has more than 40 minutes of airtime to fill and PlayStation 5 title Kena: Bridge of Spirits just confirmed it won’t be part of the show. As for what will be outside of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About...
News Pokémon-Like RPG Temtem Comes to PS5 in 2021
Next-gen monster catching
Temtem, the Pokémon-inspired role-playing game that seemed to set the world on fire for about a week back when it launched on PC earlier this year, is heading to PlayStation 5 in 2021. The creature-based online adventure got a new trailer during the latest State of Play broadcast, and it continues to look like a pretty...
Feature 8 Ways PS5's Adaptive Triggers Could Improve Immersion
A new type of tension
Not everyone’s happy with Sony’s decision to exclude DualShock 4 support when playing PlayStation 5 games, but if there’s one advantage it’s that developers will have more incentive to utilise
News Bugsnax PS5 Gameplay Is Completely and Utterly Delightful
We're big fans
Bugsnax put in an extremely welcome appearance during Sony's State of Play livestream, debuting a new slice of gameplay. Yes, we can finally see what Bugsnax actually plays like rather than just singing the theme song from Kero Kero Bonito to ourselves the entire time. Check it out above. It looks like you'll be equipped with your...
News Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series Dated for 25th August
Finally feel the Force
If you've always wanted to go up against Darth Vader in a lightsaber duel to the bitter end, you might want to check out Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series. It's coming to PlayStation VR on 25th August, as dated during Sony's latest State of Play livestream. This is a package that brings together every episode released on...
News Crash Bandicoot 4's N. Verted Option Is the Greatest Mirror Mode Ever
Flip out
Crikey, Activision’s really going above and beyond with Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, eh? The game simply looks incredible, and it’s huge to boot. But even if you do manage to see the title through to completion, developer Toys for Bob has teamed up with Beenox to give you a reason to replay, courtesy of N. Verted Mode...
News Control's Alan Wake-Inspired DLC Arrives on PS4 Later This Month
Stay in the light
Even though Alan Wake has never come to a PlayStation system, the character of the same name takes centre stage in the second piece of DLC for Control. It's out on 27th August 2020 and you can catch a glimpse of it in the announcement trailer above. We get to see the man himself along with protagonist Jesse Faden doing what she...
News We Can't Spell ANNO: Mutationem, But It Still Looks Cool
That's a lot of letters
Those of you who joined us for our live coverage of State of Play may have wondered why ANNO: Mutationem wasn’t mentioned in the live chat. And that’s because, well, honestly we couldn’t figure out how to spell it quick enough. Fortunately, this cyberpunk action-adventure game is still looking super neat, and it’s due...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends Brings Gritty 4v4 Heists to PS5, PS4 in 2021
Hoodwinked
Hood: Outlaws & Legends was one of the grittier games shown during Sony's latest State of Play broadcast. The game's a four-on-four multiplayer action title, in which the two teams compete to pull off a dangerous heist. You have to work together in order to infiltrate a location guarded by computer-controlled enemies, all while your...
News Stormzy Is the Star of NBA 2K21's Gameplay Trailer
Heavy is the head
NBA 2K21 has debuted some brand new current-gen gameplay, with UK grime superstar Stormzy providing the backing music. The clip mostly focuses on cinematic shots of some of the league’s biggest names, although it is interspersed with real PlayStation 4 gameplay footage, revealing what appears to be a new shot meter. “With...
News The Pedestrian Speaks Our Kind of Sign Language on PS5, PS4
All signs point here
Here’s a really cool concept: it’s a 2D puzzle platformer set in a polygonal 3D world. The Pedestrian sees you play as a silhouette on a sign, and you must move through different panels in order to progress. Sometimes you’ll need to reposition these physical notices in the world in order to get your stick figure to move...
News Dingodile Is a Playable Character in Crash Bandicoot 4
Strewth
Recurring Crash Bandicoot character Dingodile actually has his own playable levels in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. He'll be joining Crash himself, Coco, and Dr. Neo Cortex as playable heroes. Like Cortex, Dingodile has his own unique abilities, and his larger size means that his levels have a unique feel to them. But even without...
News Strategy Sensation Auto Chess Makes a Move to PS4 This Year
Check
Look, we’re going to be brutally honest with you, we don’t fully understand Auto Chess. From what we (think) we know, it’s about combining unbeatable combinations from a variety of pieces that can beat out opposing teams. But, frankly, you may know better than we do. As such, we’re going to refer you to the PlayStation Blog and the...
News DIRT 5 Looks Cool in Ice Breaker Gameplay Reveal
Slide show
Codemasters has released another random DIRT 5 clip, showcasing the arcade-style handling as a car slips and slides around Norway’s glacial tundras. “Minimal grip, maximum fun: Ice Breaker challenges you to master short circuits that take place entirely on ice, with flowing turns and idyllic environments,” the press release reads...
News Braid: Anniversary Edition Brings Back the Classic on PS5, PS4 in 2021
Blow's classic is back
Before Jonathon Blow created The Witness, there was Braid. This classic 2D puzzler lives long in the memory of many a folk, and much to their delight, it's coming back next year in the form of Braid: Anniversary Edition. The reveal during Sony's State of Play livestream dated this re-release for early 2021, sporting enhanced...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Confirms Next Night City Wire Livestream for Monday
Lifepaths and weapons
It's been a hot second since we last saw Cyberpunk 2077 in action, but that's all about to change at the start of next week. CD Projekt Red has confirmed its next Night City Wire livestream for Monday 10th August 2020, where it plans to share more details on the hotly-anticipated RPG. Confirmed in a tweet, the Polish developer...
News Spelunky 2 Dies Again (and Again) from 15th September
One more go
Cult hit Spelunky’s long-awaited sequel will finally plunge the depths of the PlayStation 4 from 15th September, and it’s looking way more varied than its already unpredictable predecessor. A brand new gameplay walkthrough showcases some of the insanity you can expect from Spelunky 2, and you can watch that above. “Our hope is...
Wednesday5th Aug 2020
Hands On Horizon Zero Dawn PC Is a Staggering Port, And a Potential Taste of PS5
New Horizons
Time sure does fly when you’re enjoying a quality lineup of exclusives, doesn’t it? It’s already been well over three years since Horizon Zero Dawn first ushered us into its world of technology-worshiping matriarchs and colossal robotic fauna on the PlayStation 4. A PC port of Guerrilla Games’ excellent open world debut has...
News PS5's Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Will Also Work on PS4, PC
And there's an audio cable included for other devices
PlayStation 5’s new Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is being marketed specifically at Sony’s next-gen console, but you’ll be able to use it on your PlayStation 4, as well as compatible PC and MacOS devices. Like previous official headsets, there’s a USB dongle that you’ll need to plug into...
News Disabled Gamers Raise Concerns Over Decision to Scrap PS4 Pads on PS5
Accessibility worries
Many of us are lucky enough to not have to worry about how the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller will fit into our hands and how it will function. However, for some disabled gamers, this is a very real problem. After finding ways to fully take advantage of the current PlayStation 4 pad, despite their cognitive issues, the...
News Free Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC Makes a Mockery of Butterfinger
It's all yours to keep
Remember when Square Enix tried to get those interested in Final Fantasy VII Remake to buy Butterfinger to unlock DLC a month before the game came out? The promotion was only available in the US, but now it appears to all have been in vain as every item you could unlock is now listed
News PlayStation Store Summer Sale Adds Even More Enticing PS4 Discounts
Final Fantasy! Shenmue! DOOM!
The PlayStation Store Summer sale is still alive and kicking enough to where it can offer PlayStation 4 players another round of excellent deals. The original selection of titles is still on sale for now, but you've only got until midnight tonight to claim anything you fancied as your own. This new list of PS4 games...
News Tormented Souls Is the Survival Horror Game of Our Dreams
Modern take on the classics
"This game contains scenes of explicit violence and gore." When you read that classic PS1 phrase, you know you're in for something pretty special. The early Resident Evil and Silent Hill titles coined the term, and now upcoming survival horror game Tormented Souls is bringing it back on PlayStation 4. This scary...
Hands On Marvel's Avengers Has a Critical Path Problem
The Bruce Banner Saga
If the main missions of Marvel's Avengers are its biggest highs, the side quests are far and away its most disappointing lows. We've been lucky enough to play the upcoming beta for the next Crystal Dynamics-developed title a week early, and our biggest takeaway is that the moment you deviate from its core offering, Marvel's...
News PS5 Has Built-In Background Removal Tools for Streamers
Broadcast yourself
Streaming is an absolutely massive pastime for many gamers these days, and Sony recognises that. The new HD Camera for PlayStation 5 is being marketed specifically at content creators who want to broadcast their gameplay on sites like YouTube and Twitch, and in addition to offering a crystal clear 1080p video feed of your face,...
Review Pistol Whip - One of PSVR’s Best Experiences Yet
Whipped into shape
What happens if you take the precise gun-fu of John Wick and the rhythm oriented action of Baby Driver then shoved it all into a VR headset? Well, you get Pistol Whip. A brilliant rails-shooter-cross-rhythm-game hybrid, developer Cloudhead Games has crafted one of PlayStation VR's best experiences to date. Set amidst the backdrop...
Feature What Will Be Announced During the Latest State of Play?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Oh no! Oh no, oh no! We love penning predictions articles prior to press conferences or livestreams, but we’re going to need a stronger crystal ball for this week’s State of Play. The showcase – scheduled to take place on 6th August – has been billed as a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation
Interview The Bugsnax Team Reacts to Going Viral and the Pressure it Brings
It's the story of the century
Bugsnax was one of the biggest talking points to come out of Sony's Future of Gaming digital event back in June, proving that PlayStation 5 isn't just about the biggest AAA games on the market. It's a weird and wacky game from Octodad: Dadliest Catch developer Young Horses which takes inspiration from all corners of the...
Random YouTuber Recreates Yakuza in Real Life to an Eerily Accurate Degree
Plus some GTA and MGS
Japanese YouTube channel 駒沢アイソレーション -- @KaoruGans0 on Twitter -- has done a pretty amazing job of recreating Yakuza in real life. Filmed in Shibuya, the above video nails so many aspects of SEGA's sandbox series. The character animations, the camera movement -- at times it's eerily accurate.
News It Sounds Like the DualSense PS5 Controller Is Going to Get Its Own Software Updates
Under control
The DualSense PS5 controller has always sounded like a feature-rich bit of tech, what with its haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and create button, so it's perhaps no real surprise to learn that the pad will receive its own software updates. Spotted on the controller's official product page, a line near the bottom of the article...
News Fall Guys Patch in Development as Game Surpasses 1.5 Million Players in 24 Hours
Falling for it
Incredibly dumb but incredibly fun battle royale title Fall Guys has been been a huge hit. The game released earlier this week -- at no additional cost to PlayStation Plus subscribers -- and it's already taken the internet by storm. Its popularity did result in some initial server trouble -- our very own Sammy Barker got booted from a...
News Spiders RPG GreedFall Sells More Than One Million Copies Worldwide
On to bigger and better things
The games that developer Spiders Studio have put together only got better over the course of the PlayStation 4 generation. Starting things off rather shakily with Bound By Flame, it improved with The Technomancer before putting out its best work yet last year with GreedFall. Because of that, the team will surely be...
News Dynasty Warriors Series Producer Teases Multiple Game Announcements
No more Dynasty Warriors 9
Dynasty Warriors series producer Akihiro Suzuki has teased a number of game announcements via a new Famitsu interview (as translated by Gematsu). In celebration of the property's 20th anniversary, Suzuki says: "I hope to be able to announce a 20th anniversary title in the near future." He adds: "By the way, there is not...
News Crystal Dynamics Says a Whole Lot of Nothing About Spider-Man's Avengers Controversy
Web spin
Honestly, if you’re reading this website then there’s a strong chance you were planning to purchase Marvel’s Avengers on either the PlayStation 5 or the PlayStation 4 anyway. If that’s the case, then good news: you’ll be able to play as Spider-Man for free at some point early next year. Not everyone is quite so enthusiastic,...
News Take a Virtual Tour of PS5's Array of Accessories
Back to front
Want to get up close and personal with PlayStation 5’s accessories? Unfortunately, coronavirus means you won’t be able to do that at a convention any time soon. However, the official PlayStation website has been updated with 360-degree views of four next-gen peripherals: the DualSense controller, the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset, the...
News Street Fighter V Confirms Dan, Rose, Oro, and Akira from Rival Schools for Season V
Four of five
Capcom has announced four of the five new characters coming to Street Fighter V for its aptly named Season V, and there are some definite crowd-pleasers in here. First up, Dan's finally back. Next, Rose makes a return. And then we've got Oro -- the weird and wonderful master mostly remembered for his appearance in Street Fighter III:...
Tuesday4th Aug 2020
News Sony's Sending Out PS Plus Discounts to Subscribers on PS4
Check your notifications
It would seem that Sony's sending out PlayStation Plus discount offers to lucky subscribers. Those who receive the offer can get 1/3 off the price of a 3 or 12 month PlayStation Plus subscription. The offer only lasts until the 9th August, but it's worth remembering that even if you're subscribed to the service right now,...
The inevitable
PlayStation just had its best ever first quarter in terms of earnings, and it's no surprise to learn that the PlayStation Store played a gigantic role in setting the new record. Indeed, Sony's store is a colossus these days. Back in 2018, the PlayStation Network alone generated more revenue than the entirety of Nintendo's business,...
News PS Plus August PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Ultimate knockout
For the first time in quite a while, a brand new game has launched straight into the PlayStation Plus service. Fall Guys is available to download right now on the PlayStation Store for free with an active membership, joining Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered which has been available for a fair few days now. Both...
News As the PS Plus Debate Rages, Sony Registers Record Subscribers
Not going anywhere
It’s looking increasingly likely that Microsoft will scrap its Xbox Live multiplayer fee next generation, putting PlayStation in a somewhat precarious position. Sony, though, will mostly be thinking about its bottom line, and with an outrageous 44.9 million active subscribers, it’s unlikely to shed its supremely successful...
Reaction Sony Wants PS5 to Be the Best Place to Play, And It'll Open Its Wallet to Achieve It
Maybe get used to it
There have been rumours for over a year now that PlayStation has been particularly aggressive behind closed doors as it transitions to a new generation. Timed exclusives are part and parcel of platform launches, and while Microsoft has spoken out against them, its Japanese rival has never exactly hidden t
News GTA Online Gets Exclusive Content on Next-Gen Consoles, GTA 5 Will Be 'More Responsive'
Coming in 2021
We've all had a good laugh about the fact that Grand Theft Auto V will now be launching on a third console, but what will this port actually do for a game that still has its roots buried in 2013? Well, as part of its latest earnings call, Take Two states that it will come packaged with a number of technical improvements which make it...
News PlayStation Makes More Money from DLC, Microtransactions Than Anything Else
Ultimate team
Ever wondered why publishers include microtransactions in their games? A breakdown of Sony’s latest financial report, spanning the period April 2020 through June 2020, reveals that a whopping 41 per cent of its revenue was generated by DLC, microtransactions, and other in-game purchases. That’s an eye-watering $2.29 billion. To...
News Marvel's Avengers Details Even More Reasons to Play on PS5, PS4
Sony goes in
Sony is absolutely making sure that PlayStation is the best place to play the upcoming Marvel's Avengers, and it'll prove that from the moment you boot up the game for the first time. You won't have to wait until Spider-Man arrives in 2021 to get your hands on some exclusive goodies because Crystal Dynamics has detailed yet more reasons
Interview Fall Guys Devs on PS Plus, Post-Launch Support, and Craig Charles
As my old dad used to say
Today sees the arrival of Fall Guys on PlayStation 4. Developed by UK-based studio Mediatonic, it's a 60-player online battle royale that happens to also be a cutesy, colourful platformer. We've been in love with the concept ever since its reveal at E3 2019, so we're pretty excited to hop into the madness. In fact, we...
News Next PS5 Announcement 'Tentatively Scheduled' for This Month, Says New Report
We go again
This rollercoaster of a build-up to the next generation just does not stop. After surprising the gaming world yesterday with the announcement of a State of Play livestream primarily focused on PlayStation 4, a new report from Bloomberg claims this isn't the only reveal Sony has up its sleeve for the month of August. The
News Big PS Now Update Brings Hitman 2, Greedfall, Dead Cells, More
A lot more, actually
Update: Sony's now officially confirmed the new PlayStation Now lineup. Hitman 2 and Dead Cells will be available until 1st February, 2021. The other titles will remain part of the PS Now library for the foreseeable future. Interestingly, it seems The Sinking City has also entered the catalogue, despite no official comment from...
News PlayStation Records Best Ever Q1 Earnings as PS4 Game Sales Reach New Heights
From strength to strength
Just a couple of months before Sony launches the PlayStation 5, the gaming division has recorded its best-ever first quarter as far as financial earnings go. The sales of both PlayStation 4 consoles and software are up, leading to PlayStation's best operating profit during any quarter seen to date. And in terms of raw...
Mini Review Skully - Knack Meets Marble Madness
Skull Town
Whose idea was it to kick-start the PlayStation 4 generation with Knack and then proceed to end it with a game inspired by the popular mascot? We joke, of course, but Skully really does borrow those basic elements of brawling and platforming to create a somewhat enjoyable experience targeted at kids. That is to say that players beyond...
News Here Is What's Coming to Fall Guys After Today's PS4 Launch
Levels, costumes, and features
You can start playing Fall Guys right now free of charge if you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber, giving you access to more than 20 events to compete in and find out if you can become victorious. That's loads of content to get to grips with, but developer Mediatonic has much more coming in the future. The team has...
News Pacer Satisfies Your WipEout Dreams This September on PS4
And there's a Battle Royale mode
If you're getting a bit bored of waiting for the next entry in the futuristic WipEout franchise, you might want to check out Pacer. Developer R8 Games has today confirmed that this speedy, anti-gravity driving experience will be coming to PlayStation 4 on 17th September 2020 and it'll also be packing an "innovative"...
News FIFA 21 Gameplay Trailer Details On the Pitch Improvements, Promises More Player Control
Make the run
The first proper FIFA 21 gameplay trailer is here, and it goes over many of the improvements that you can expect from this year's instalment. The big takeaway here is that the game promises more control over your teammates. There's an emphasis on manual runs, where you can tell surrounding players when and where to make a decisive...
News This Project CARS 3 Trailer Wonders What Drives You
Slightly mad
It's been a speedy turnaround from announcement to launch for Project CARS 3. The racer comes to PlayStation 4 on 28th August 2020 after being revealed exactly two months ago, and some of the changes it is making haven't all gone down well with the hardcore fanbase. It is stripping out the likes of pitstops and fuel usage, but this...
Feature Best PS4 Music of July 2020
Another big one
To say June was a big month for Playstation is a bit of an understatement, given that sequel The Last of Us: Part II at long last graced PlayStation 4. But that’s not where Sony’s big exclusives ended, no sir. July also happened to have a certain open-world samurai title from Sucker Punch with quite a bit of hype behind it too...
Monday3rd Aug 2020
News Spider-Man Confirmed as a PlayStation Exclusive Character in Marvel's Avengers
Launching for free in 2021
Contrary to previous reports, Spider-Man will indeed be a PlayStation exclusive character in Marvel's Avengers. The world's most famous web slinger will arrive in 2021, and he'll be free for all players on PlayStation platforms. And, well, that's about it. No footage or images of Spider-Man have been released yet, but...
News PS4's Camera Will Require a Free Adaptor for PS5
More details on how to claim that soon
Sony has confirmed that both the PlayStation VR headset and PlayStation Move motion controllers will work with the PlayStation 5, however you’ll need an adaptor to connect your existing PlayStation 4 camera to the next-gen console. Fortunately, the Japanese giant has explained that this will be provided for...
Okay then
And just like that, Sony has confirmed that its next State of Play broadcast will take place later this week, from 1PM PT / 9PM BST on 6th August. Bafflingly, though, this show won't be focused on the PlayStation 5. Instead, it'll highlight upcoming third party PS4 and PSVR titles, including Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Yeah, we...
News Don't Worry, Your PS4 Headphones Will Probably Work on PS5
Including the Pulse and Gold Wireless Headsets
There’s a new set of officially licensed headphones being prepped for the PlayStation 5, but you won’t be forced to pod out if you’ve already got a pair. As part of an FAQ, Sony’s announced that existing Platinum and Gold Wireless Headsets will work on the next-gen console, as will any other...
News UK Sales Charts: Ghost of Tsushima Takes Top Spot for a Third Week
Destroy All Humans, Skater XL debut
There's nothing stopping Ghost of Tsushima right now. The popular PlayStation 4 exclusive has claimed first place in the UK sales charts for a third week in a row since its launch, equalling the stint that The Last of Us: Part II boasted of in top spot throughout June and July. It had to fend off competition from...
News You Can't Use PS4's Controller to Play PS5 Games
But you can use it for backwards compatibility
You won’t be able to use your existing PlayStation 4 controller to play PlayStation 5 games. You will, however, be able to utilise the DualShock 4 for backwards compatible software. Writing as part of a wide-ranging FAQ on the PlayStation Blog, Sony explained that “PS5 games should take advantage of...
Tuesday4th Aug 2020
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's Massive Season 5 Patch Gets Pre-Load on PS4
A console first
There’s a first for everything. Whether you’re a regular Call of Duty: Modern Warfare player or not, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the title’s gigantic file size and bloating patch releases. Perhaps in an effort to stem the criticism, Activision is allowing fans to pre-load the title’s Season 5 update on the PlayStation...
Monday3rd Aug 2020
Random You Can Pick Up and Pet Cats in Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Selling point
At this point we've seen quite a bit of Assassin's Creed Valhalla in action. But as it turns out, Ubisoft's been keeping the game's true selling point a secret all of this time. Indeed, the company's just confirmed that you're able to pick up cats and give them an extended petting session. This could be a cat lover's Game of the Year...
News Monster Hunter: World Has Been, Well, a Monstrous Hit
Sales keep soaring
All the way back when Capcom announced Monster Hunter: World for the PlayStation 4, there was some scepticism aimed at the Japanese publisher’s scaly executives for bringing the brand to console and PC as opposed to portables where the series had previously proved popular. Fortunately, the success of the decision can no longer...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Grab July 2020's Free PS Plus Games
Get 'em while they're hot
You’ve not got long left to grab July 2020’s free PlayStation Plus games, so you might want to get on that… Like, right away. In case you forgot, Sony handed out a trio of titles to celebrate the service’s 10th anniversary, including NBA 2K20, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Erica. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2...
News The Resident Evil Series Has Now Sold 100 Million Copies Worldwide
Resident Evil 3 at 2.7 million
Resident Evil is one of the most popular franchises in gaming, and that is reflected in its latest total sales numbers. The horror series from Capcom has now topped 103 million sales worldwide, with the latest entry, Resident Evil 3, making up 2.7 million of that figure. That's not quite as high as previous entries...
News Koei Tecmo Celebrates 20 Years of Dynasty Warriors with Nostalgia-Driven Trailer
Now that's a dynasty
20 whole years of Dynasty Warriors. A few more if we're counting from the original Japanese release. But either way, that's a lot of hacking and slashing, and to celebrate, Koei Tecmo has released a trailer that's got us feeling all nostalgic. The video covers just about every Dynasty Warriors title released in the West over...
Random World of Warships Is Rolling Out Transformers-Themed Boats
Get a load of this
Depth Charge is the one aquatic Transformer that immediately springs to mind, but World of Warships developer Wargaming has gone with more iconic names for its Hasbro crossover content. Starting this September, you’ll be able to customise your naval fleet with Optimus Prime and Megatron-themed skins. There’ll also be Bumblebee...
News Wargroove Finally Gets Cross-Play on PS4 with the Launch of Double Trouble DLC
Release date announced
Pixelated strategy title Wargroove arrived fashionably late on PlayStation 4 last year, and it did so missing a key feature found on other systems. Cross-platform functionality meant players with the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC versions could all play together, but the PS4 port arrived without this ability. The game made...
News Spider-Man Is a PS4 Exclusive Character in Marvel's Avengers
Launching 2021
There was intense speculation over the weekend that Spider-Man would be an exclusive character in Marvel’s Avengers. The rumours coincided with reports suggesting Sony has been busy buying up third-party exclusives for the PlayStation 5, and so many assumed the Japanese giant had written Square Enix a cheque for its upcoming...
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