News New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
Controller update too
News - 2021, Week 23
Sunday13th Jun 2021
News You Won't Be Playing The Outer Worlds 2 on PS5, PS4
Outsiders
As with Starfield, the sequel to The Outer Worlds will not release on PlayStation 5 and PS4. We were taken with the original RPG, awarding it a 9/10 in our review and describing it as a “triumph”. Earlier this year, we also covered the game’s Murder on Eridanos expansion, which we thought was pretty good as well. However, with...
News Bethesda's Starfield Will Not Release on PS5, PS4
As expected
It was inevitable – expected, even – but this is the confirmation we’ve been waiting for: Bethesda’s next-gen sci-fi role-playing game, Starfield, will not release on PlayStation 5 or PS4. While the game would have been targeting Sony’s systems at one stage – there was even rumours that the Japanese giant was trying to...
Round Up What Was Announced at the Square Enix Presents Showcase?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Square Enix brought back its Presents branding for a digital showcase to coincide with E3 2021, packaging together lots of updates for games that have already hit the market and titles slated for the future. Given the publisher's pedigree, there's always a lot of excitement whenever it takes to the stage. If you didn't...
Reaction Xbox Game Pass Is the Thorn in PS5's Side
Jim Ryan, we have a problem
The curtain has closed on a very strong Xbox briefing, which saw its beefed up first-party roster – and a lot of timed exclusives – deliver the first real E3 2021 livestream of the year. The event has been on life support thus far, but with good pacing and plenty of content, Microsoft proved that there is still a...
Monday14th Jun 2021
News Sony Bigwigs Congratulate Xbox for E3 2021 Showcase
"A great time to be a gamer"
In a show of corporate camaraderie, PlayStation executives like Hermen Hulst have congratulated Xbox for its E3 2021 showcase. Microsoft suit Phil Spencer is a big fan of social media, recently sending congratulatory messages to Insomniac Games for the stellar Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart reviews. And while we’ve...
Sunday13th Jun 2021
News The Crew 2 Keeps on Rolling with Ongoing Support
Crew cut
Say what you will about Ubisoft, but it keeps its games alive for a very long time. The Crew 2 is celebrating its third anniversary, but developer Ivory Tower is not going anywhere, with another season of content ready to release. This will get underway with the US Speed Tour East starting next month, bringing a new set of events spanning...
Monday14th Jun 2021
News Chaos! Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's Exclusive PS5 Demo Is Broken
On the edge
Sony may have felt it was a coup to secure exclusive rights to the Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin demo, but the PlayStation 5 sampler is corrupt and basically doesn’t boot. Deputy editor Robert Ramsey has been trying to test the title today, but it won’t work – and he’s not alone, as Square Enix has admitted it’s...
Sunday13th Jun 2021
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Plagues PS5 in 2022
Rat-filled sequel announced
Update: A Plague Tale: Requiem has been confirmed for PlayStation 5 by publisher Focus Home Interactive, but it will not release on PS4. "Embark on an emotional and breathtaking journey in the sequel to the award-winning A Plague Tale: Innocence," the blurb reads. "Follow Amicia and her brother Hugo, as they do whatever...
News Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Is a Souls-Looking Action RPG, Out 2022 on PS5, PS4
"A bold new vision for Final Fantasy"
Well, the leaks were kind of right. Square Enix has announced Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin — a Final Fantasy spinoff title that looks very Dark Souls in terms of gameplay, with a bit more of an anime edge. It's being developed by Nioh studio Team Ninja, and it has a vague 2022 release window for...
News Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Save the Universe on PS5, PS4 This October
The rumours were true
After years of rumours, Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have officially announced Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. Coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4, it's an action adventure game in which you play Peter Quill, aka Star Lord, in a space-spanning adventure with the usual rag-tag team: Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Drax, and...
News Battlefield 2042 Online Gameplay Blows Our Minds
Near future warfare
What do we need to do to get on EA's list as a Battlefield 2042 game tester? Seriously, we've got holiday time to take and the latest multiplayer shooter from DICE could fill it nicely. The FPS debuted some online action during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, sharing what the game will look like once you team up with...
News Spiritual Suikoden Successor Eiyuden Chronicle Now Aiming for 2023 Release on PS5, PS4
A long journey ahead
Announced earlier this year as a project on Kickstarter, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes now has a vague 2023 release window. At least it seems like they're being honest! The Japanese RPG, which is headed by ex-Suikoden developers, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. You can catch a better glimpse of the game...
Live Watch the E3 2021 Square Enix Presents Livestream Right Here
Be there or be Square
With the Xbox juggernaut out of the way, E3 2021 attention turns to Square Enix and its roster of upcoming releases. We know that the likes of Babylon's Fall and Life Is Strange: True Colors will feature heavily during the stream, but all eyes will be on the next project from Eidos Montreal, which is rumoured to be a Guardians...
News Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Demo Out Now on PS5 Until 24th June
Paradise is here
Newly announced action RPG Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin actually has a 'Trial Version' out right now on PlayStation 5, despite the fact that the full game is set to release in 2022. The PS5 exclusive demo sounds reasonably beefy, offering a section of the game where you can sample the combat, as well as protagonist...
News Martha Is Dead in PS5, PS4 Horror from The Town of Light Team
Underwater agony
The next title from the team behind psychological horror The Town of Light revolves around the Tale of the White Lady, and is set against a gorgeous Tuscany backdrop. Martha Is Dead is pitched as a first-person thriller, in which you’ll assume the role of the titular character’s twin sister, who must come to terms with the...
News Babylon's Fall Slashes onto PS5 as Well as PS4, But Still No Release Date
More gameplay shown
Action RPG Babylon's Fall got a new trailer during Square Enix's E3 showcase, and it's given us more gameplay footage than ever before. It also confirms that the title's coming to PlayStation 5 as well as PlayStation 4. However, we still don't have a release date. As for our own take on this, it looks a bit... Tame, doesn't it?...
News Legend of Mana's PS4 Remaster Sets the Scene with Opening Movie
Mana, that looks nice
Legend of Mana first released over 20 years ago on the PS1, but is getting a PS4 remaster later this month – and here’s a glimpse of the opening cinematic. The game’s due out on 24th August, so you won’t have to wait long to play this. Oh, and if you wanted to compare it to the original, you can watch that below:...
News Acclaimed Rogue-Like Hades Finally Comes to PS5, PS4 This August
Acclaimed indie coming soon
We've been hearing all about how amazing Hades is for months and months now, but it's finally time for us to play the darn thing. Supergiant Games' latest launched on PC and Switch in September of last year, and it's gone on to receive countless awards for its compelling rogue-like gameplay and storytelling elements. The...
News Atomic Heart Is the Wildest Game of E3 2021 So Far
Sing the Blondie song
Want to see the craziest trailer of E3 2021 so far? Of course, you do – who wouldn’t? Well, this Atomic Heart clip will take some beating. At just 61 seconds, it packs a lot into its running time: creepy robotic infants, BioShock-esque hand powers, weird walking treasure chests – you name it and the game’s definitely...
Talking Point Did You Enjoy the Square Enix Presents Showcase?
What a final fantasy
The online E3 2021 shenanigans continue as Square Enix takes to the digital stage to deliver a very exciting line-up of announcements from both its Japanese and western studios. There's always excitement whenever the publisher brings some goodies to the party, so it's no surprise there was a lot of hype surrounding this...
News Riders Republic PS5 Will Have More Players on Screen Than PS4
Crossplay confirmed
The PlayStation 5 version of Riders Republic will allow you to compete against more than 50 other players at once, while the PS4 release will restrict that number to around 20. It’s one of the advantages of buying the online extreme sports title on Sony’s next-gen console – although you will be eligible for a free PS4 to...
News Diablo 2: Resurrected Goes to Hell on PS5, PS4 in September
Back for more
Diablo 2: Resurrected has an official release date. The remastered and readjusted action RPG slaughters demons of all shapes and sizes this September on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The 23rd September, to be precise. Are you up for the return of Diablo 2? Pick your favourite class in the comments section below.
News Marvel's Avengers Fights the War for Wakanda in August, Free for All Players
A wild Black Panther appears
Marvel’s Avengers’ somewhat anticipated Black Panther expansion, War for Wakanda, will finally flash its claws at PlayStation 5 and PS4 in August – and here’s your first taste of what to expect. Like all other expansions for the game, this will be free for everyone to play – and, of course, you’ll be able to...
Live Watch the E3 2021 Warner Bros Back 4 Blood Livestream Right Here
Back again
Are we still doing this? We’re still doing this. E3 2021 continues to very much be a thing, with Warner Bros’ presentation of Back 4 Blood. You’ve definitely not seen this 1,000 times before since it was announced. Tune in from 2PM PDT/5PM EDT/10PM BST as all of the action gets underway. E3 2021: Warner Bros Back 4 Blood (13th...
News Life Is Strange Remastered Collection Feels a 30th September Release Date
Here are some comparisons
Here’s your first look at the Life Is Strange Remastered Collection, which is slated to release on 30th September for PlayStation 4. The trailer – which was showcased during Square Enix Presents livestream earlier today – includes several side-by-sides, showing the improvements that have been made. To be honest, we...
Live Watch the Future Games Show 2021 Right Here
Future nostalgia
The final event of the day will see prestigious voice talent Troy Baker and Laura Bailey host the Future Games Show 2021 livestream. Expect this one to be similar to past shows, with gameplay footage and trailers for a variety of lower-profile releases. It gets underway from 4PM PDT/7PM EDT/12AM BST. Future Games Show 2021 (13th...
News Ski What You Did There! PSVR's Fracked Hits the Slopes
Frackin' fun
As far as last hurrahs go, PlayStation VR’s upcoming cel-shaded first-person shooter Fracked looks like a strong send-off for the headset. Scheduled to release later this summer, the game promises pure high-octane action, as this video above demonstrates. One shootout takes place down a ski-slope, 007-style – before the action...
News FAR: Changing Tides Goes Sailing on PS5, PS4 Later This Year
The follow-up to Lone Sails
Developer Okomotive is making a sequel to indie hit FAR: Lone Sails. Just announced at the PC Gaming Show but also coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4, FAR: Changing Tides is slated for a release at the end of this year. As you'll probably tell from the trailer above, the follow-up ditches sand dunes for the sea breeze. Take...
News Great Looking Dodgeball RPG Dodgeball Academia Takes Aim at PS4
Pow!
We didn't wake up today thinking that we'd be desperate to play a dodgeball RPG, but here we are. Only just announced, Dodgeball Academia is a cartoony adventure where you're out to become the ultimate dodgeball player. You'll test your skills all across a world that's apparently obsessed with the sport, and you'll be able to recruit a bunch of...
News Direct Traffic and Dance (?) in Traffic Jams on PSVR
Stop right there, thank you very much
Barmy traffic management simulation Traffic Jams will patrol PSVR from 26th August, developer Little Chicken has announced. As demonstrated in the trailer embedded above, you’ll be using hand gestures to control the flow of cars and lorries – and also engaging in the odd dance battle along the way. The...
News Life Is Strange: True Colors Outlines Psychic Empathy Powers
Feelin' this
We’ve already seen a fair amount of Life Is Strange: True Colors, but Deck Nine has been keeping protagonist Alex Chen’s powers close to its collective chest. This video outlines in a little more detail how it works: her ability to sense emotion, and how she can use that to make meaningful decisions in the game. It’s not the...
Saturday12th Jun 2021
News Trek to Yomi Is Like Side-Scrolling Ghost of Tsushima, Coming to PS5 in 2022
Live by the sword
With its feudal Japanese setting and emphasis on sword-based combat, upcoming indie title Trek to Yomi is giving us serious Ghost of Tsushima vibes. This is a side-scrolling action game, and it definitely shows promise in the above trailer. It's slashing its way to PlayStation 5 at some point in 2022, but are you ready to spill...
News PS4 Saves Are Compatible with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order on PS5
No awkward transfers
Sony’s save transfer protocol, when shifting progress from the PlayStation 4 versions of games to the PS5, has been shoddy to say the least. Final Fantasy VII Remake – which released this week – requires you to install the PS4 version of the game, upload your progress to the game’s cloud, install the PS5 edition, and...
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Ubisoft was the next big publisher to take to the digital stage across this week or so of gaming reveals, bringing with it lots of open-world AAA titles. Many of those games will be coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4, so us lot had a lot to check out. For those who missed the showcase, though, you may be wondering what actually...
News Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Announced for PS5, Coming 2022 from Ubisoft
A case of the blues
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora will arrive on PlayStation 5 at some point in 2022. That's right, Ubisoft is adapting James Cameron's ridiculously expensive movie into a next-gen video game. At the time of writing, we don't really know what it'll entail — all we have to go on is the above CG trailer. Needless to say, it'll...
Mini Review Chicory: A Colorful Tale (PS5) - Painterly Puzzler Is Almost Perfect
An easel recommendation
Sometimes the world can feel colourless. Yet when we attempt to add some of our own — a splash of vivid red across, for example, a bus shelter — we're on the wrong side of a vandalism charge. So to the escapist world of gaming we once again turn, leaping into this absolute charmer about the emotional burden of creativity...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order the First Game to Offer Free Physical to Digital PS5 Upgrade
Just contact EA
Since the PlayStation 5 launched last November, free PS4 to PS5 upgrades have been fairly common as developers re-release their titles with enhancements for the new generation. The only problem has been if you own a physical copy of a PS4 game, you would have to also buy the PS5 system with a disc drive in order to qualify for the...
News PS5 Console Exclusive Godfall Is, Er, Coming to PS4
Yup
Look, it’s easy to poke fun, but there are a lot of people still playing on PlayStation 4 and… Aw, who are we kidding, this is pretty funny. PS5 console exclusive Godfall is coming to PS4 on 10th August, in a bizarre example of a game effectively getting a downgrade rather than an upgrade. If you do choose to play on Sony’s last-gen...
News Rocksmith+ Jams on PS5, PS4 with Subscription Teaching Tool
Axe to grind
A new version of Rocksmith is “coming soon” to PlayStation 5 and PS4, with a smartphone app allowing you to play without any cables to your console. While you will still be able to plug in if you prefer, your mobile device will effectively turn into a recorder, reading either your acoustic or electric guitar and scoring you...
News Far Cry 6 DLC Will Feature Previous Villains, Including Vaas
Check out the trailer
Update: Ubisoft confirmed its post-launch plans for Far Cry 6, revealing today's leak is indeed true. But it actually gets even better because the season pass comes with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon too. Cool! Original story: A Far Cry 6 trailer has leaked ahead of tonight's Ubisoft Forward event that detai
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla DLC and Updates Will Continue Well Into 2022
One handed swords coming soon
As promised, Ubisoft has detailed the future of Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The big news here is that support for the game will continue "well into" 2022. Additional expansions are in development, with a teaser for a mystical-looking DLC shown at the end of the video above. Turning to the more immediate future, one...
News Expanded Co-Op Shooter World War Z: Aftermath Infests PS5, PS4
Bite me
Saber Interactive’s popular PlayStation 4 co-op shooter World War Z is getting an expanded re-release named Aftermath, which will bundle all of the content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, and throw in a ton of new features. These additions include new characters, a new melee system, new zombies, and a first-person mode. The...
Talking Point Was Ubisoft Forward a Show to Remember?
French findings
Ubisoft is one of the biggest third-party publishers to put on its own show during this summer period of reveals, so with many fans spread across the globe, we think it's worth polling what you thought of its latest digital event. The large collection of studios is always a mainstay for this time of the year, so it was hardly a...
Live Watch the E3 2021 Ubisoft Forward Livestream Right Here
And away we go
From a PlayStation persuasion, Ubisoft Forward is arguably the most important E3 2021 livestream thus far. With games like Rainbow Six: Extraction, Riders Republic, and Far Cry 6, as well as updates to Assassin's Creed Valhalla, we're effectively ensured a strong show from the French publisher. Join us from 12PM PDT/3PM EDT/8PM BST...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 380
Rift apart
The busy E3 2021 weekend is upon us, but unlike in past years there are no late nights and no Sony, so just how busy remains up for debate. We’re confident we will see some PS5 games over the next couple of days, and we really can’t ask for more than that, can we? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I'll be trying to sneak some Guilty...
News Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions Pulls No Punches on 3rd September
It's a livin'
Announced earlier in the week for PlayStation 4, arcade sports game Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions now has a release date and trailer. Due out on 3rd September, the tie-in features a number of famous faces from the Rocky film franchise, including Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang, and Ivan Drago. They’ve all been given a cartoon...
News Riddle This Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One PS5, PS4 Trailer
Origin story
There’s still no firm release date attached to Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, but this cinematic trailer will make you wish there was. Debuted as part of the IGN Expo overnight, the clip sets the scene for the prequel, which sees the eponymous investigator wrestling with his emotions as he seeks to solve a very personal case. For...
News Rainbow Six Extraction Coming This September for PS5, PS4
Siege spin-off shares gameplay
After a rather necessary name change, it's been announced that Rainbow Six Extraction is just two months away from releasing. It's hitting PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 16th September 2021, bringing with it a selection of the Operators from Rainbow Six: Siege and putting them in a co-op experience for up to three players...
News Just Dance 2022 Will Slay on PS5, PS4 This November
Music includes track from Todrick Hall
Another year, another Just Dance game. Ubisoft has officially announced Just Dance 2022, the next entry in its annual musical franchise. There's not a whole lot to report here — it's the game you expect, only with a more up-to-date list of tracks to make you move your feet. Ubisoft does seem very excited...
News Aiden Pearce and His Iconic Cap Descend on London in Watch Dogs Legion DLC
Due out on 6th July
Here’s your first look at Watch Dogs Legion expansion Bloodline, which sees Aiden Pearce arrive in London for a big job. You’ll be tasked with breaking into a shady tech corporation, where you’ll need to steal a device that provides control over an army of weaponised robots. It’s set before the events of the main game...
News Riders Republic Saddles Up on PS5, PS4 from 2nd September
Downhill jam
Ubisoft made us wait for it, but Riders Republic looks like it will be worth it in the end. The spiritual successor to Steep (with a sprinkling of The Crew 2 in there) is effectively an extreme sports sandbox, where you can race wingsuits, descend hills on mountain bikes, or just explore and discover the beautiful open world around you...
Live Watch the E3 2021 Gearbox Livestream Right Here
Randy Pitchford in Wonderlands
The E3 2021 livestream schedule has added a new name to its roster this year: Gearbox Entertainment. Presumably, this stream will include more information on the developer’s upcoming fantasy-themed looter shooter: Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. You can tune in from 2PM PDT/5PM EDT/10PM BST. E3 2021: Gearbox (12th June):...
News Shadow Warrior 3 Continues to Look Like Utter Chaos in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Doomed
The Shadow Warrior series certainly walks its own path, and we definitely appreciate it. Shadow Warrior 3 sees protagonist Lo Wang and his sidekick Orochi Zilla going on another world-saving adventure, this time trying to recapture a dragon they inadvertently freed from its prison. As you can see in this gameplay trailer, the way they'll...
Live Watch the Devolver Direct Livestream Right Here
Welcome to the madhouse
Right, well, it’s back: the Devolver Direct. Expect more absolute madness from indie label Devolver Digital, as has been the trend for a few years now. How many meaningful game announcements will come from this is up for debate, but you can catch the full thing live on this page from 1:30PM PDT/4:30PM EDT/9:30PM BST...
News Arcade Paradise Trailer Welcomes You to the King Wash Laundromat
Play, profit, purchase
Following its announcement back in March, Arcade Paradise is back with another news beat that takes the form of a new trailer. It explains how to run a successful arcade and laundry all at the same time, complete with some slices of gameplay. Glimpses at arcade titles such as Spacerace Simulator, Woodguy Simulator, and Zombat...
Friday11th Jun 2021
No word on when it'll be back
As part of a new interview with Axios, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has commented on the delisting of Cyberpunk 2077 from the PS Store last December. Six months after the RPG's hotly-anticipated release, the game is yet to return to Sony's digital supermarket, and that's because the company didn't want to sell something...
News Beware This Trophy in PS5 Stunner Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Something to be aware of
Update: As a correction here, while there are 30 Blizon Crystals in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, you only actually need to hit 29 of them to unlock the Shifty Character Trophy. You therefore should not need to return to the grind rail section outlined in this article in order to get the Platinum Trophy. However, if for...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Is, Er, Out Now on PS5
Not that EA wants you to know
Well, this is one way to release a game: just never date it at all. The native PlayStation 5 version of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is available now around the world, not that EA has bothered to tell anyone about it. Physical copies arrived at retailers unannounced earlier this week, and we’d expected a date to be...
News PS5's Game Library Now Defaults to Your Installed Software
Install you ever wanted
Sony has quietly altered the order of PlayStation 5’s Game Library, which previously used to default to your entire collection of games. The system now shows your installed software first, but you can still tab to the right to see everything you’ve ever purchased. This is an appreciated alteration as, while it was only...
Mini Review The Persistence Enhanced (PS5) - Survival Horror Roguelite Still Rocks
Returnal
Before there was Returnal, there was The Persistence. Being tethered to PlayStation VR at launch, Firesprite’s roguelite sci-fi survival horror never quite got the attention it deserved, but it was a well-executed marriage of genres. Set aboard an abandoned deep-space colony ship overrun by a mutated crew, you find yourself revived by the...
News PS5 Scalpers Frustrate and Upset Sony Boss Jim Ryan
You're not alone
Annoyed you can't get your hands on a PlayStation 5 console? You're not the only one because PlayStation boss Jim Ryan feels for you. As part of a new interview with Axiom, the suit has directly commented on the scalping situation that plagued the first few months of the system's lifespan. While the problem seems to have...
News Elden Ring Combat, Open World, and Story All Detailed
Everything you need to know
Who else is still on a high following that Elden Ring trailer last night? We know we are, so it's time to rummage through every single detail we can find about the FromSoftware title so far. The official website is the best place for that, serving up a brief overview of the game's story, open world, and gameplay. Buckle...
Saturday12th Jun 2021
News Actually, PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan Doesn't Hate Old Games
"Next time I'll keep my mouth shut"
“Why would anyone play this?” It’s a quote that will cling to Jim Ryan for his entire career – and now he’s actually addressed it. For those in desperate need of context, the PlayStation boss famously told Time about the occasion he attended a Gran Turismo event: “The PS1 and the PS2 games, they looked...
Friday11th Jun 2021
Reaction Partnerships Show PlayStation Empowering Creators, And Avoiding an Acquisition War
Sony's direction
On the eve of a Microsoft press conference, it’s hard not to be wary of the dreaded ‘a’ word if you’re a PlayStation fan: acquisitions. Oh, the dreaded acquisitions. Xbox’s well-publicised buyout of Bethesda changed everything; all bets are off when it comes to the Redmond juggernaut now, and it has the luxury of deep...
News WitcherCon Announced for 9th July, Hopefully Has News on The Witcher 3 PS5
Toss a con to your Witcher
CD Projekt Red is teaming up with Netflix to bring us WitcherCon — a celebration of all things The Witcher. As you may already know, the Netflix series' second season is coming soon, so we imagine that this online event will probably focus on the live action show. But going by the announcement, it sounds like the games...
News Back 4 Blood Open Beta Begins This August, Cross-Play Enabled
Play with everyone
The Left 4 Dead spiritual successor from Turtle Rock Studios Back 4 Blood will be treated to an open beta on almost every platform starting 12th August 2021. With cross-play and cross-gen support both enabled, PlayStation 5 and PS4 players can team up with friends on other platforms. There is a period of early access tied to the...
Master of all
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting a brand new game mode on the 15th June, as part of the title's next major update. The 'Mastery Challenge' will provide Eivor with, well, a bunch of challenges to undertake — and it sounds quite in-depth, with score tracking and various modifiers to take into account. Mastery Challenge is being...
News Sony: Perverse to Restrict First-Party IP to PlayStation Community, Mobile News Coming Soon
"Sooner than you might think"
Sony is breaking down barriers for PlayStation’s biggest intellectual property, as part of a multi-faceted strategy that will see the release of television shows, movies, and, yes, smartphone games. The platform holder has been hiring for a new mobile-focused division for a little while, and boss Jim Ryan has hinted...
Saturday12th Jun 2021
News Lance Reddick, Ella Balinska Star in Netflix's Resident Evil
Reddick is Wesker
Netflix has cast The Wire’s Lance Reddick as Albert Wesker in its live-action adaptation of Resident Evil. PlayStation fans will, of course, recognise the American actor for his role as Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn, but here he will play one of gaming’s most iconic villains in a show that sounds like it will deviate...
Friday11th Jun 2021
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Looks Lovely, New Gameplay Shown in Dev Presentation
Is it August yet?
As if we needed further proof that Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be an utter delight, developer Ember Lab has shown off a little more of the PlayStation 5 and PS4 adventure. As part of the Tribeca Game Spotlight, the game received a good few minutes in the spotlight, and we got to see some all-new footage — including gameplay...
News Promising Action RPG Tribes of Midgard Lands on PS5, PS4 in July
Ragnarok's coming
Tribes of Midgard continues to look quite good in its latest trailer, which confirms that the game will come to PlayStation platforms late next month. It'll release for both PS5 and PS4 on the 27th July. If you're unfamiliar with Tribes of Midgard, it's an action RPG with crafting and building elements. It also encourages co-op...
Gallery Gawk at Gorgeous Kena: Bridge of Spirits PS5 Screens
Kena believe it
Cor, blimey – feast your eyes on these new Kena: Bridge of Spirits screens. We’ve known all along that the Ember Labs outing would be a feast for the senses, but this new batch of images is dazzling even our cynical eyes. Many of the images show gameplay, as the heroine draws her bow and faces off against evil tree antagonists...
Feature E3 2021 Predictions Quiz - 20 Questions to Get You Hyped for E3
Can you beat E3?
2020 saw E3 disappear completely, breaking our impressive five-year streak of hosting an annual E3 community quiz here on Push Square. But in case you haven't heard, E3 is back for 2021 — and so is our quiz! We've got 20 yes or no questions lined up below, and we kindly ask you to help us predict E3 2021. Just for the record, E3...
News Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Brings Cult Hit Visual Novel to PS5, PS4 with Extra Content
Okey dokey
Back in 2017, developer Team Salvato made real waves with Doki Doki Literature Club. Released to little fanfare on Steam, the visual novel became something of a cult classic almost instantly, for reasons best left to discover when you play it for yourself. Of course, PlayStation users may not have had the means to check it out, but fret...
Live Watch Koch Primetime Right Here
Prime matter
Koch Media, and its various subsidiaries including Deep Silver and new publishing label Prime Matter, will be joining the E3 2021 hype train this week with a livestream of its own. The publisher’s already told us what not to expect: basically all of its big brands. Tune in from 12PM PDT/3PM EDT/8PM BST. Koch Primetime (11th June,...
Live Watch the IGN Expo Right Here
You can't IGNore it
IGN Expo returns for a second run this year to coincide with the E3 2021 celebrations. There'll be gameplay and announcements during the livestream, so plenty to keep you entertained. The broadcast will begin at 1PM PDT/4PM EDT/9PM BST. IGN Expo (11th June): <liveblog id="1106_liv_ign" tags="#PS5 #PS4 #IGNExpo" video=" />
News Fallout 76 Scraps Battle Royale Mode in September
Because nobody's playing it
It's lights out for the Battle Royale mode in Fallout 76 as Bethesda announced the post-launch offering will be removed from the game at the end of September. The reason why? There aren't enough users actively playing it to justify keeping it around. Full lobbies were tough to come by, meaning matchmaking times were...
News PS5, PS4's Sifu Busts a Move at The Club in New Trailer
Bar room brawl
If you’ve ever been to Birmingham for a night out, you’ll be familiar with the scenes in Sifu’s new trailer. The promising PlayStation 5 and PS4 brawler got a new trailer as part of the IGN Expo, which focuses on a new level: The Club. And we’re not talking about your average fight club, but a literal night club, complete with...
News Annapurna Interactive Gets Its Own Showcase Event in July
Stray! Solar Ash! Outer Wilds!
Annapurna Interactive, the indie publishing label with a consistently good catalogue, is set to host its very own live event. Dubbed simply the Annapurna Interactive Showcase, the company is preparing to show off a few of its intriguing titles in July. The publisher promises "gameplay reveals, new game announcements,...
News Unannounced Super Monkey Ball Game, Banana Mania, Rated in Brazil
Monkeying around
SEGA fans might have something to look forward to in the near future, as it appears Super Monkey Ball is making some sort of comeback. Following the arrival of Banana Blitz HD, there's been the question of whether the publisher would take the extra step and make a brand new game in the series. Fortunately, a new project does appear...
Thursday10th Jun 2021
Review Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection (PS4) - Cut-Throat Action, Old-School Design
Ninja star
Ryu Hayabusa has been enjoying an early retirement ever since the Ninja Gaiden series was put on ice years ago. Team Ninja has been busying itself with the Nioh games in the meantime, a more deliberate style of action title that takes things in a different, yet more modern, direction. Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection brings Ryu back with...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Bundles Release in France
Due out this week
Update: If you needed further evidence of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 bundles releasing in France, well, here they are. Real, physical hardware boxes featuring Insomniac Games' platformer on the cover. So far, these have only released in France, but we'll let you know if they're made available elsewhere. Original Story:...
News Elden Ring Dated for January 2022 on PS5, PS4 in New Trailer
It lives
After almost two years of complete silence, FromSoftware's Elden Ring finally marked its return at Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live with a brand new trailer and a release date. It will release on both PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 21st January 2022. Yes, it made its comeback and got a confirmed date all in one go! The game will support a free...
News Death Stranding Director's Cut Coming to PS5 Soon
Full reveal just "weeks away"
Death Stranding Director's Cut has been announced for PlayStation 5, but all we have to go on is a rather vague trailer that shows a new environment and what seem to be enemy guards. It's got some serious Metal Gear vibes as protagonist Sam thinks about hiding inside a cardboard box. That's Kojima for you! We're...
News Xbox Head Targets Sony for Not Launching Games Day and Date on PC
"Others bring console games to PC years later"
Xbox head Phil Spencer has thrown a quick bit of shade at Sony for holding off on bringing its formerly exclusive titles to PC until years after their original console release. After boasting of being the only company to ship titles across PC, consoles, and the cloud on the same day, Spencer said:...
News F1 2021 Laps Predecessors with 4K, 60fps and 1440p, 120fps Options on PS5
Speed demon
The next-gen version of F1 2021 will run at blistering speeds on the PlayStation 5, with the developer pledging two visual configurations: Graphics and Performance. The former will run at a smooth 60 frames-per-second in full 4K while the latter will deliver 120 frames-per-second at 1440p. That’s all according to a Gaming Bolt...
Round Up What Was Announced at Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
It's time to put the PlayStation controller down for just a second and tune in to a series of livestreams across the next seven days or so to see what's next for the gaming industry. Geoff Keighley got the annual online celebration rolling with a Kickoff Live showcase dedicated to his own Summer Game Fest promotion,...
Gallery Elden Ring Screenshots Are a Sight to Behold
Bask in their glory
Elden Ring is back, and it's hitting PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 21st January 2022. It feels rather good to actually write that down, and with the reveal trailer out of the way, it's time to soak up the direct, in-game screenshots. This is what you can look forward to playing in just seven months time! Yes, it really is that close...
Live Watch Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live Right Here
Blow the whistle
E3 2021 is underway, except it’s not. But it kinda is. Aw, this year is a confusing one! So, Summer Game Fest: Kick Off Live is a new event from Geoff Keighley, which you can kinda consider to be a curtain raiser on E3 2021 – even though it’s not actually part of E3 2021! Think of this like summer version of The Game Awards,...
Feature Koch Media Announces New Publishing Label, Prime Matter, with 12 Upcoming Games
Here's everything you need to know
Koch Media isn't a well-known name like EA, Activision, or Ubisoft, but it's a major player in the gaming space. Part of Embracer Group, a conglomerate that also includes THQ Nordic, the company is a leading European distributor and publisher, with its own suite of IPs you'll probably have played before. Under the...
News Another Big Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch Probably Hits Next Week
Are you up for the challenge?
The next big update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla will drop in the near future, it seems. Patch 1.022 was spotted by PlayStation Game Size when it was added to PlayStation servers earlier this week. In the past, this has almost always meant that the update will be available to download around seven days later. What's...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Graphics Comparison Shows Fidelity, Performance, and Performance RT
The choice is yours
Which graphics mode is best in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Based on our experience with Fidelity, Performance, and Performance RT, we’d recommend the last option; in our opinion, the sacrifices you make in resolution are more than made up for by the stunning reflections and responsive gameplay. Don’t just take our word...
Mini Review Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl (PS4) - Mallrats Brawler with Nine NES Chapters Nootch
NESnootchie bickety bam beat-'em-up
Can a retro modern game be too retro for its own good? This is a question we asked ourselves while playing Interabang Entertainment's Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl as a PS4 beat-'em-up restricted by the limitations of additionally being released on a cartridge for the original NES hardware. We also questioned...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Basim Armour Out Now for Free
Dress up as the assassin himself
Basim, one of the main characters in Assassin's Creed Valhalla, has some cool proto-Assassin armour — and players have been asking for it to be added as a wearable costume since the game's launch. Here we are over half a year later, and it's finally here — for free. To get Basim's costume, all you have to do is...
News Sony Announces Partnership with Deviation Games to Make New IP
But that's all we know
Sony has announced yet another partnership with a new developer to make a new IP under its wing for PlayStation consoles. Deviation Games is making a "brand-new original IP", and that's just about all we know. As part of a PlayStation Blog post, CEO Dave Anthony said: "While I can confirm development is already underway,...
News Bruce Campbell Introduces Evil Dead: The Game on PS5, PS4
Hail to the king, baby
You can already play as Bruce Campbell’s Ash Williams in Dead by Daylight, but we suppose it was only a matter of time before Evil Dead got its own dedicated game. This is a co-op game coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year, with Saber Interactive leading on development duties. There’s an asymmetric element to the...
News Scarlet Nexus PS5, PS4 Trophy List Tells of a Tricky Looking Platinum
Seeing red
The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 Trophy lists for Scarlet Nexus have appeared on Sony's servers, giving us some insight into the scope of Bandai Namco's upcoming action RPG. As always, we'd advise against looking at the actual list if you're wary of spoilers, but we'll try to give you the general gist of things in this article. As our...
News New Tales of Arise Story Trailer Shows More Cool Looking Party Members
Arise again
Tales of Arise has a new story trailer, which gives a brief overview of what to expect from the game's world and lore. It also showcases some fresh characters, and we're really liking the designs of your main party members. The action RPG continues to show promise, then, and it's coming to both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 fairly...
News Jurassic World Evolution 2 Roars to PS5, PS4 This Year
Life finds a way
Management strategy game Jurassic World Evolution is getting a PlayStation 5 and PS4 sequel later this year, with Frontier Developments once again returning to the popular film property. The new game will boast a “brand new, immersive narrative campaign voiced by cast members from across the Jurassic World film franchise, exciting...
News Turn Based JRPG Monark Announced for PS5, PS4, Developed by Ex-Shin Megami Tensei Staff
Again with the demons
First teased just a couple of weeks back, Monark is a turn based Japanese RPG that's coming to both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in early 2022. Here in the West, it's being published by NIS America. One of the big talking points surrounding Monark is that developers who previously worked on the Shin Megami Tensei series are...
News Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Is a Fantasy Borderlands Spin-Off Coming Next Year
But don't call it a Borderlands game
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands has been officially announced, a new game from Gearbox Software. It's a spin-off from the popular Borderlands series, but it's set to be a fairly different proposition. Set in a fantasy world rather than sci-fi, Wonderlands looks to be a land filled with dragons and magic. Going by the...
Talking Point Did Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live Blow You Away?
Keighley delivers the goods
The summer season of game reveals is well and truly underway as Geoff Keighley starts proceedings with a kickoff show dedicated to the Summer Game Fest. The popular host is once again acting as a sort of adjudicator that brings together all of these gaming showcases under one roof, but his own livestream had lots of...
News Salt and Sacrifice Confirmed for PS5 and PS4, Out Next Year
From Ska Studios
Salt and Sanctuary developer Ska Studios is making a sequel to its hit 2D Souls-like, titled Salt and Sacrifice. Confirmed through a trailer at Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live, it'll hit PlayStation 5 and PS4 at some point next year. Check out the reveal trailer above. Salt and Sacrifice is the upcoming follow-up to the hardcore...
News Axiom Verge 2 Announced for PS5, PS4, Coming This Summer
Metroidvania sequel hitting PlayStation
When people talk about great indie games, Axiom Verge should be among them. A tough, Metroidvania style shooter, the game was a critical hit and is beloved by fans. News came a little while back that the developer, Thomas Happ, was busy working on a sequel, but unlike its predecessor, it wasn't announced for...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Spooks PS5, PS4 in October
Pazuzu pizzazz
Just in time for Halloween, the next chapter in The Dark Pictures Anthology, House of Ashes, will (make you) jump on PlayStation 5 and PS4 from 22nd October. As with past instalments, there’ll be a two-player online mode and couch-friendly local multiplayer option, in addition to the standard single player experience. “In the...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Launch Trailer Is Pure Hype
Almost time
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart releases tomorrow (!!!) around the world, and here’s one last trailer to secure your hype. This launch trailer lays out the plot, and includes some new scenes from the final game – including a second or two of a new interdimensional villain. Ooh, those Insomniac folks sure are teases, aren’t they?...
News Endless Dungeon Shows Us the Ropes in New Gameplay Trailer
Co-op rogue-lite game coming soon
Want another rogue-lite dungeon crawler? Well, here's one anyway. Despite its name, Endless Dungeon actually takes place on an ancient space station, and it's up to you and three others to protect it from encroaching alien threats. The game is a curious mix of dungeon crawling and tower defence. You'll need to...
News Two Point Campus Officially Announced, Coming Next Year on PS5, PS4
Plugging the leak
Two Point Campus, the follow-up to the excellent Two Point Hospital, has been formally announced by SEGA. Unfortunately, the surprise was scuppered by a big leak on the Microsoft Store site, but the goofy management sim has now been made official. If you missed the news from last month, Two Point Campus puts you in charge of...
News Last Stop Gets Weird on PS5, PS4 from 22nd July
Virginia dev returns
Virginia developer Variable State seems to love putting out the weird and wonderful, and its next title Last Stop certainly seems to continue in that lineage. In a very good way, that is. The narrative adventure was treated to a new trailer during the Days of the Devs 2021 livestream as well as a confirmed release date, which is...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed Takes the Action to the Skatepark in Latest Trailer
Ramping things up
We're still very curious to try out Hot Wheels Unleashed, the toy car racer from Milestone. The studio has been putting out motorcycle racing games for all eternity, but this arcadey game about little matchbox vehicles looks surprisingly decent for what it is. The latest trailer reveals a new environment to jump and drift through:...
Wednesday9th Jun 2021
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
Controller update too
Sony has today deployed a new PlayStation 5 firmware update, bringing the console up to version 21.01-03.20.00.04-00.00.00.0.0 (yes, really). Weighing in at 902.3MB, it should only take you a few minutes to install. What does the patch actually do, you ask? Well, here's the single note associated with the update: This system...
Rumour Call of Duty: Vanguard Reveal Planned for Warzone, Not E3
Coming to PS5 and PS4
It was sort of obvious this was going to happen, but Video Games Chronicle is reporting Activision will not be formally announcing the next entry in the Call of Duty franchise at E3 2021, instead opting to reveal the game inside Call of Duty: Warzone. What is now being called Call o
News Battlefield 2042 Goes Near Future on PS5 and PS4, Out in October
Check out the reveal trailer
Update: Following the leak earlier today, DICE has officially unveiled Battlefield 2042 with an announcement trailer. The gameplay reveal will take place on 13th June 2021. Check it out above, with extra information and screenshots available below. The game will not have a singleplayer campaign, and neither will there...
Thursday10th Jun 2021
Guide What Time Is Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live?
When and where to watch
When is Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live? Geoff Keighley is back for a second year to put on a series of digital events that promise to contain many gaming announcements and reveals. Last time around, the hype man put on the streams in replacement of E3, but now he'll be competing for the limelight with E3 2021. As such, it...
Wednesday9th Jun 2021
News Naughty Dog Seeking to Bring Studio's Trademark Ambition and Quality to Multiplayer Project
The hype is real
In a number of multiplayer focused job listings, Naughty Dog has expressed its goal to “bring the same level of ambition and quality of our signature, story-driven games” to its new online experience. It’s almost certain the team is referring to its spin-off, standalone The Last of Us multiplayer game, which was announced over...
News EA Play Members on PS5, PS4 Get Early Battlefield 2042 Beta Access, 10 Hour Free Trial
Perks
If you subscribe to EA Play on either PlayStation 5 or PS4, you’ll be able to try out Battlefield 2042 with “early access” to the game’s open beta. You’ll also be able to put the first-person shooter through its paces with a 10-hour trial, scheduled to start on 15th October. Beyond that, you can expect monthly rewards and 10 per cent...
News Battlefield 2042 Doesn't Have a Single Player Campaign on PS5, PS4
Last-gen version has half the players
If you were holding out hope for a single player campaign in Battlefield 2042, then don’t. EA has announced – alongside the reveal of the online shooter earlier today – that this release is all about its multiplayer. Justifying the decision in an interview with Eurogamer.net, design director Daniel Berlin...
News PS Store Double Discounts Sale Has Over 400 PS5, PS4 Deals
Metro! Gran Turismo! Trains!
The big PlayStation Store Days of Play sale has come to an end, which means it's time to immediately replace it with a new slate of game discounts! The PS Store double discounts promotion is all about PS Plus, increasing the amount of money you save if you're subscribed to Sony's service. These price drops will stick...
Thursday10th Jun 2021
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order PS5 Shadow Drop Seemingly Imminent
Can you feel the Force?
It looks like the PlayStation 5 port of the critically acclaimed Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order will release this week – surprise! Citing UK retail sources, The Gamer reported earlier today that major chains had received next-gen stock of the Respawn title, which is apparently slated to shadow drop this Friday. Now the...
Wednesday9th Jun 2021
News Insomniac Devs Say Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Was Made without Crunch
Industry has been under scrutiny
Crunch has become a common point of controversy in the games industry, with titles like The Last of Us: Part II and Cyberpunk 2077 coming under scrutiny for the intense environments in which they’re created. Many developers making high-profile games work long and difficult hours, which can result in health...
News Battlefield 2042's First Year Will Be Marked by Four Battle Passes
Battle it out
Say what you will about developer DICE, but its post-release support is usually strong. Star Wars Battlefront 2 – a title rightly ridiculed at launch – blossomed into something spectacular once the Swedish studio was done with it, and Battlefield V also received some pretty impressive post-release additions as well. Battlefield...
News Ratchet, Clank, and Rivet Travel Through a Rift to Sackboy: A Big Adventure
DLC outfits arrive on Rift Apart launch day
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is due out on 11th June, which is now just a couple of days away. The PlayStation 5 exclusive is a real winner with its charming story and characters, over-the-top weapons, and amazing technical achievements. A key part of the game's premise is the titular rifts in the...
Tuesday8th Jun 2021
Review Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) - Intergalactic Stunner Puts PS5's Power on Display
Lombax for good
If the Earth was in peril from intergalactic invaders and needed a game developer to save its ass, governments across the globe would turn to Insomniac Games. You can practically bank on the Burbank-based developer to deliver top-notch titles these days, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is no exception. TL;DR: this PlayStation 5...
Mini Review Tour de France 2021 (PS4) - Nacon Peddles Another Tactical Sports Sim
Battle of Brittany
Outside of fitness software like Zwift and VirZOOM, it’s hard to imagine how you can make a game about cycling entertaining. French studio Cyanide has been trying for several years now, and Tour de France 2021 is the culmination of its efforts so far, delivering a realistic simulation of the world’s third most-watched sporting...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Marketing Revives Sunset Overdrive Accounts
RYNO 8 summons objects from other games
Insomniac Games has allowed its interns to go crazy today, as it readies the release of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. As part of an awkward but entertaining social media promotional campaign, it’s allowed the platformer’s cast of characters to take control of its Twitter account – fan fiction style...
News Upcoming Action RPG Tales of Arise Is a Reasonable Size on PS5
An early look
It looks like the PlayStation 5 file size for Tales of Arise has been spotted, even though the game's not out for another three months or so. According to the reliable PlayStation Game Size on Twitter, the upcoming action RPG weighs in at a reasonable 37.2GB on Sony's current-gen system. This is without additional data, however, such...
News Minecraft PS4 Adds New Set of Trophies as Caves and Cliffs Releases
Cliffs notes
Mojang has crafted up an entire second set of Trophies for Minecraft: PS4 Edition, which has rolled out alongside the anticipated Caves & Cliffs Part 1 update today. The new set will allow the developer to significantly expand on the number of Trophies already included with the game, with 130 virtual trinkets now available. Three...
News Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions Puts You in the Ring with Rocky on PS4
Your nose is broken
Creed: Rise to Glory, the popular PSVR boxing game from Survios, is getting a pancake screen sequel. Due out later this year on the PlayStation 4, Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions promises an “arcade boxing experience set in the most renowned boxing film franchise of all time”. The press release explains: “Rise through...
PS Store Sales Charts Resident Evil Village Is Queen of the Castle
Hat's a fact
Perhaps unsurprisingly, May's most downloaded PlayStation 5 and PS4 game is Resident Evil Village, the acclaimed sequel in the long-running horror series. The game's a winner with critics, but it seems to be a big hit with gamers as well — the PS5 version is sitting pretty at number one in both regions, while the PS4 edition claims...
News Capcom Confirms E3 2021 Showcase for 14th June
Includes Resident Evil, Ace Attorney
Capcom has confirmed its slot for E3 2021 will take place on 14th June 2021 at 10:30pm BST / 2:30pm PDT / 5:30pm EDT, featuring the likes of Resident Evil Village and The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. Other titles included in the line-up are Monster Hunter Rise and
News Golf Club Wasteland Is Apocalyptic Golf for the Elite on PS4
Wood you believe it
Take a trip to your local golf club and you’ll encounter all kinds of yuppies in Ralph Lauren polo shirts. Now imagine if Earth no longer existed and was used purely as a golf club for the intergalactic elite. That’s the tale that Golf Club Wasteland aims to tell on PlayStation 4 this August, with each course telling a...
Monday7th Jun 2021
News PS5 Is Probably Telling You to Charge Your Controller Way Too Early
Life left
We’ve noticed that we’ve been able to squeeze four or five hours of gameplay out of a DualSense with supposedly “low” battery, and it seems we’re not alone. Reddit users have been experimenting, and have noted that on a full charge, the PlayStation 5 will tell you to plug in your controller at around the six hour mark – despite...
News More Cyberpunk 2077 Outrage as Dev-Made Montage Videos of Bugs and Glitches Leak Online
It never ends
Yep, the internet's got yet another reason to shake its head in the direction of Cyberpunk 2077 and developer CD Projekt Red. A set of leaked videos have been doing the rounds online over the weekend, each of them showcasing a collection of major bugs and glitches. It's the kind of stuff that most of you reading this will have seen on...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Patch 1.03 Fixes Trophy Bugs, Weird Eye Animations, and More
Shepard Commander
A new update for Mass Effect Legendary Edition is available to download now on PlayStation 4 (and PlayStation 5 via backwards compatibility). Patch 1.03 makes some mostly minor adjustments, but it all adds up. Most notably, the update should fix an issue that was stopping players from popping specific, long-term Trophies — like...
Tuesday8th Jun 2021
News Last Days of Play Challenge Finished, Unlocking Free PS4 Dynamic Theme
Done for another year
Sony's annual Days of Play promotion for 2021 comes to an end across the next 24 hours, with the PlayStation Store sale wrapping things up and community challenges now at an end. It's a good job then that participants managed to complete the final set of tasks just in time, unlocking a free PS4 dynamic theme. Sorry PS5 owners,...
Monday7th Jun 2021
News Splinter Cell, The Division, Ghost Recon Crossover Game Leaks Ahead of Ubisoft Forward
Who asked for this?
Update: Video Games Chronicle has now updated its story, stating: "We were told the project is currently in the early stages of development and will not feature at the Ubisoft Forward event set to take place later this week." This very much sounds like a project for the future then. Original story: It looks like Ubisoft will...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update Planned for Ubisoft's E3 Show
Odin's watching
Ubisoft is planning to go big at E3 this year, with its Ubisoft Forward event set to give us a good look at upcoming titles Far Cry 6 and Rainbow Six: Extraction. But it's not just about new games for the French publisher — it's also promising updates on various "live" titles, including Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The open world...
News New Battlefield Game Teases Flood Social Media
System rebooting
It's the video game industry, so of course you've got to tease your impending announcement as much as possible in the days leading up to it. The next Battlefield game, which is being referred to as Battlefield 2042 if recent claims are to be believed, is being teased across social media sites with short clips that do not really...
News Prince of Persia Remake Skips Ubisoft Forward, Out Next Year
Fast forward time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake will not be making an appearance during the Ubisoft Forward livestream later this week, the development team has confirmed. The news was shared as part of an update on Twitter, which also stated the PlayStation 4 title is now slated to release at some point next year. The game
News UK Sales Charts: Miles Morales Is Hanging In There While FIFA 21 Scores Another Win
21 forever
The UK's physical games chart has its ups and downs, things that change, and sometimes, even a surprise or two. However, nothing is more consistent in this country's gaming spend than EA Sports' FIFA franchise. The football sims, understandably, are ever-present in the bestsellers, with each annual entry replacing the last. FIFA 21 has...
News New Gearbox Game Reveal Planned for Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live
Say hi to Tiny Tina
Summer Game Fest: Kickoff Live will quite literally kick-off a series of digital showcases and events later this week, and host Geoff Keighley has revealed the first announcement we can expect from his own show. It will be a brand new game from Borderlands developer Gearbox Software, and if a recent leak is anything to go by,...
News Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Extraction Is the New Name for Quarantine
Freshly titled game to be shown at Ubisoft Forward
Rainbow Six: Quarantine is now titled Rainbow Six: Extraction. Today, Ubisoft Montréal has unveiled the new name for its upcoming co-op shooter. We've not seen the game since its announcement at E3 2019, and given all that's happened in the last 18 months or so, a name change seemed inevitable...
News Tetris Effect Celebrates the Puzzler's Anniversary and Origin with Awesome Secret Stage
Party like it's 1984
Yesterday, Tetris celebrated its 37th anniversary. The game has been through many, many iterations over the years, one of the best being the fairly recent Tetris Effect from Enhance Games. This version reinvented the classic line-clearing puzzle game into a spiritual, meditative experience, which is of course Tetsuya Mizuguchi's...
News The Good Life from Swery Delayed to Late 2021, Picks Up New Publisher
At least there's a new trailer
For the second article in a row, we're here to report on a delay for The Good Life. The latest game from Hidetaka "Swery" Suehiro will now hit PlayStation 4 at the end of this after originally being pushed back to the summer. There is another trailer to watch though, which we've embedded above. Except it's all in...
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