News - October, 2021

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  • News Dying Light Receiving a PS5 Patch in the Future

    Just no word when

    Techland is currently working on a PlayStation 5 patch for the original Dying Light game, it's been confirmed. The Polish studio today responded to fans on Twitter asking for the update to be a thing, requesting a 4K resolution and a smooth 60 frames-per-second when the title is played on a PS5 system. It said: "We're currently...

Thursday14th Oct 2021

  • News Saints Row Gameplay Shows Combat and Chaotic Cop Chases

    Freeze!

    This video from Game Informer is probably our best look at the new Saints Row so far. The gameplay embedded above certainly entertains, as the Boss attempts to escape the clutches of law enforcement. It's got high-speed crashes, exploding cars, and a glimpse of gunplay. That said, there is a point in this footage where the cops just seem to...

  • News Apple Music Could Be Coming to PS5

    Music subscription service might be hitting PS5 in the near future

    Spotify has been partnered with PlayStation for a number of years, with the app integrated into both the PS5 and PS4 systems. It's obviously a great way to get your tunes onto your console, granting you access to countless artists, songs, and podcasts. That's all well and good, but...

  • Poll What Review Score Would You Give Deathloop?

    Breaking the loop

    It's been a whole month since the release of Deathloop on PlayStation 5. Dishonored developer Arkane's newest non-linear excursion was a hit with critics, attracting high review scores across the board. We gave it a very respectable 8/10 in our Deathloop PS5 review, in which we concluded: "Few games have the confidence and swagger...

  • News PS5 Stock Incoming for Holiday Season as Sony Asks US Buyers to Register Now

    Good luck

    PS5 stock shortages are still a thing, if you can believe it. The current-gen console is still incredibly hard to find, and with the holidays fast approaching, Sony is now asking potential buyers to register ahead of the next restock. Crazy! To be clear, this restock registering is currently only available in the US. You need to click...

  • Video 5 Ways PS Vita Was Ahead of Its Time

    Sony's handheld system switched it up

    With developers working tirelessly to take advantage of its unique feature-set, the PS Vita should have been a portable primed to succeed. Looking back, though, Sony’s second handheld never felt like it realised its full potential. It all started with that beautifully bright OLED screen, of course, presenting...

  • Mini Review Actraiser Renaissance (PS4) - SNES Remake Is a Game of Three Thirds

    Generous, gabby god game

    Praised for being "A Game of Two Halves" in issue two of Super Play, gaming magazines like CVG and Mean Machines were consistent in applauding SNES ActRaiser in the early 1990s for combining two contrasting gameplay styles. This effective structure is preserved in PS4 Actraiser Renaissance, as this remake retains the...

  • News Deathloop Patch 1.1 Fixes PS5 Specific Issues and Glitches

    Enemy AI upgraded too

    It's been a hot second or two since Deathloop launched on PlayStation 5, but Arkane Studios isn't about to abandon the title as its first post-launch has just been deployed. It's a hefty one, weighing in at 5.213GB, and it addresses all sorts of problems. PS5 specific features such as Game Help and Activity Cards have been...

  • News Madden NFL 22's Revamped Scouting Releases on PS5, PS4

    Dig into the details

    A fairly large part of Madden NFL 22’s pre-release hype cycle focused on the changes that EA Sports is making to the game’s Scouting system in Franchise mode. This was, at launch and in previous entries, fairly rudimentary. You’d get a handful of points each week which you could spend to reveal further information about...

  • News Grid-Based RPG Dungeon Encounters Out Now on PS4

    PS Plus discount available

    Square Enix has a brand new RPG launching on PlayStation 4 today, and there's a fairly good chance you've never heard of it. Announced just a few weeks ago alongside the quite promising Voice of Cards: The Isle Dragon Roars, grid-based RPG Dungeon Encounters can be picked up now from the PS Store. Better ye

  • News Call of Duty: Vanguard Zombies Has a Familiar Feel in Reveal Trailer

    To the tune of Billie Eilish

    The Zombies modes in Call of Duty titles are more important than ever right now, so much so that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War creator Treyarch has been asked to set some time aside to be the sole developer of the undead offering in next month's Call of Duty: Vanguard. Today's trailer reveals what the team has been...

  • News Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone Sounds Like the Game's Most Intense Mode

    A "high-stakes, one-life experience"

    After months of teasing, EA DICE has finally revealed the third pillar of multiplayer title Battlefield 2042. Along with the usual online suite of modes and Battlefield Portal will be Hazard Zone, a hardcore offering in the same vein as the likes of Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown. Online squads must...

  • News Rocket League Goes Gotham in Haunted Hallows Event

    They ain't jokin'

    Soccer, cars… And now DC Comics? For its annual Halloween event, Psyonix has paired up with Warner Bros to bring a Batman-themed gameplay mode to Rocket League. Inspired by ordinary Rumble, the new Gotham City Rumble – available now – will see you using power-ups inspired by Batman and many of his enemies, including the likes...

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  • Poll What Review Score Would You Give Tales of Arise?

    Risen

    It's been a whole month since the launch of Tales of Arise, the latest entry in Bandai Namco's long running role-playing series. The game went down extremely well with critics, and it now sits as one of the highest rated titles of 2021. Needless to say, Tales of Arise has been a big hit for the Japanese publisher. It sold over one million...

Saturday9th Oct 2021

Friday8th Oct 2021

  • News GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition Finally Announced for PS5, PS4

    Hitting this year

    Rockstar has finally, officially announced the existence of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition. As has long been rumoured (and leaked), the collection will include three GTA titles: Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The Trilogy is coming to both PlayStation 5 and...

  • Poll Your Last Chance to Vote For the Best Final Fantasy Game on PlayStation

    The Final Fantasy

    What's the best Final Fantasy game to ever grace a PlayStation console? This is the (rather demanding) question that we want you to answer. Below, you'll find a list of Final Fantasy games, both mainline and spinoff. We need you to rate the games that you've played, and these ratings will feed into a Final Fantasy ranking article...

  • News Sony Pimps Perfect for PS5 Bravia XR TVs

    Cognizant of your console

    Sony has talked about the synergy between its divisions for well over a decade, but it’s finally delivering. You’ll no doubt be aware of the various collaborations between PlayStation and Sony Pictures, which will see the likes of The Last of Us adapted into a live action series. But point your peepers at the...

  • News Rockstar Removing PS2 Versions of GTA from PS Store

    Wasted

    The existing versions of GTA III, GTA: Vice City, and GTA: San Andreas will be removed from the PS Store for purchase starting next week. With the announcement of GTA: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition, label Rockstar has said that it will be

  • News A Big PlayStation Remake Is to Be Announced This December, Says Irish Artist AVA

    Singer-songwriter worked on project with Irish language music

    PlayStation-related news can come from pretty much anywhere these days. Today, it's come from a radio interview with Éabha McMahon, also known by her stage name, AVA. Chatting about her career in an afternoon slot on WLR FM, the Irish singer-songwriter has casually revealed she's been...

  • Poll Did You Buy Far Cry 6?

    Back behind the wheel

    The latest entry in Ubisoft's first-person chaos simulation series is out now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Far Cry 6 has released to mostly positive critic reviews, and it's already proving popular on content-sharing sites like YouTube and Twitch. It's reasonably safe to assume that the French publisher has another hit...

  • News Konami Promises eFootball Fix for 28th October on PS5, PS4

    A long road back

    Konami has once again apologised for the disastrous state of eFootball at launch, and has promised an initial fix will release on 28th October to address some of the issues which have been memed online. Since its launch last week, the soccer sim has become the butt of all gaming jokes, with videos of referees embedded in the turf...

  • News Will Cricket 22 Bowl You Over on PS5, PS4?

    Wicket snippet

    The market for sports games is absolutely gigantic – just look at how well FIFA and NBA 2K sell – so it’s no surprise that publishers like Nacon are eager to carve out a niche with the likes of rugby and tennis. Cricket 22: The Official Game of the Ashes is its latest effort, due out on PlayStation 5 and PS4 this 25th November,...

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  • Guide PS5 Standard vs PS5 Digital Edition: What's the Difference?

    Which PS5 should you buy?

    There are two PlayStation 5 models: PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition. However, you may be wondering what are the differences between the PS5 Digital Edition vs PS5. Fortunately, as part of our PS5 guide, we're going to explain how the two consoles stack up, and what sets them apart from each other. Remember, you can find out...

  • Guide How to Use Headphones and Earbuds with PS5 and PS4 Controller

    Output all PS5 and PS4 audio through DualSense and DualShock 4

    How do you use headphones and earbuds with the PS5 and PS4 controller? If you play games at night but don’t have access to a fancy headset, there’s a way to output all PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 audio through traditional headphones and earbuds using the DualSense and DualShock...

  • Guide PS5 Backwards Compatibility: Can You Play PS3, PS2, and PS1 Games on PlayStation 5?

    Classics

    Can you play PS3, PS2, and PS1 games on PS5? Sony has talked a lot about the importance of PS5 backwards compatibility, but is the PlayStation 5 backwards compatible with PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 1? As part of our PS5 guide, we’re going to tell you whether PS5 is backwards compatible with PS3, PS2, and PS1 games. You...

  • Guide PSVR 2: Everything We Know So Far About New PSVR for PS5

    Does PS5 have a new PSVR headset?

    Will there be a new PSVR for PS5? Is there a PSVR 2 headset for PS5? While Sony's PlayStation VR device is a great entry level product, virtual reality fans are looking towards what comes next. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to go through all the details we know about Sony's next generation PSVR follow-up...

  • News PS Store Plunges the Price of Over 400 Hidden Gems

    Save on something new

    It’s a Wednesday which can only mean one thing: PS Store discounts. Sony’s storefront is host to hundreds of sales multiple times a month these days, and this week’s theme is Hidden Gems, meaning you may not have even heard of some of these games. The deals – which will run until 20th October – knock up to 75 per cent...

  • Feature 12 PS5 Firmware Updates We Want to See

    Our top picks for future PS5 firmware updates

    With PlayStation 5's latest firmware update 21.02-04, Sony added a boatload of enhancements and new features, making the experience of using the system that little bit better. As always, though, there is room for the console's software to improve further, and there are still a few pretty obvious things...

  • News Twitch Confirms Data Breach After Hacker Leaks Source Code, Streamer Payouts, More

    Get those passwords changed

    Update: Twitch has confirmed this morning's reports of a serious data leak: The company states it's working "with urgency" to sort out the situation, and will provide update "as soon as additional information is available". It appears that the leaks (details below) are real. Twitch.tv, the largest online platform for...

  • Round Up Far Cry 6 Reviews Paint a Familiar Open World Picture

    Here we go again

    Reviews for Far Cry 6 have started dropping, and guess what? The general consensus appears to be that this is just more Far Cry. Who saw that one coming? To be fair, some reviews are a lot more positive than others. A few reckon that Ubisoft's latest is a genuine step forward for the open world series, while naysayers are keen to...

Thursday7th Oct 2021

  • News Battlefield 2042 Now Supports Dual Entitlement Digitally on PS5

    EA alters policy

    Correction: In this article, we originally suggested that Battlefield 2042 has a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade, but that's not technically true. You'll only be entitled to the Cross-Gen Bundle if you purchase the PS5 version of the game digitally. Buying the PS4 version of the game digitally will not get you the Cross-Gen Bundle. Of...

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  • News PS3, PS Vita to Remove PS Store Payment Methods

    You'll need to top-up your wallet elsewhere

    Sony will keep the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita storefronts open, as previously promised, but it seems that the compromise is that it will remove most funding methods from the devices natively. What does this mean, then? Well, from 27th October you won’t be able to purchase games using a credit or debit...

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  • Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for October 2021?

    Plus or minus?

    Do you remember a time when the monthly PS Plus games weren't leaked days in advance of the official reveal? The subscription service's offerings have been accurately outed five months in a row, with October's selection being correctly called last weekend. When will it end? To recap, October's lineup includes Hell Let Loose (PS5),...

  • News FIFA 22 Goes Full Anime with Pricey Premium Cosmetics

    Weeb Wanderers

    The theme, bizarrely, for the first season of FIFA 22 is neo-future sci-fi, and EA Sports has marked the occasion with a round of premium cosmetics, available from the release’s in-game store. Purchasable with Coins or FIFA Points, these unusual customisation items even have their own story, centring on a character called Mirai and...

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