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News - 2021, Week 37
Sunday19th Sep 2021
Review NBA 2K22 (PS5) - Basketball Sim Is At Its Best on the Court
That's a rap
For as much as fans complain about annual sports games playing the same, NBA 2K22 genuinely does feel dramatically different. A complete rewrite to the defensive gameplay means no longer can you ghost past 7-foot interior beasts like they’re made of paper, as you’ll have to actually work to engineer open looks and lanes to the...
Saturday18th Sep 2021
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 394
A tale of arise
This week was definitely slower for PlayStation news, with Sony cooling down after its livestream earlier in the month. We've still seen some big games release recently, though, so there's no shortage of things to play. Here's your weekly WAYP. Liam Croft, Assistant Editor: I'll be continuing my Tales of Arise playthrough, of which...
News MX vs. ATV Legends Brings the Offroad Battle of a Lifetime to PS5, PS4
Vroom
We’ll always have a soft-spot for the MX vs. ATV series – after all, how can you not love the three-way battle between motorbikes, quad bikes, and dune buggies? The upcoming MX vs. ATV Legends – scheduled to release on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 – is promising the “deepest Career Mode to date” as you “carve your own path to the...
Friday17th Sep 2021
Guide Best PS4 Metroidvania Games
The very best Metroidvanias to get lost in on PS4
What are the best PS4 Metroidvania games? We ask because there’s never a bad time to indulge in such 2D platforming adventures, especially those that place emphasis on powering-up, exploring a large map, and often a fair amount of backtracking. Yes, if you enjoy discovering secrets and don’t mind...
News SEGA Breaks Hearts by Announcing New RPG Is a Mobile Game
Now it's Personal
Update: Bloody SEGA! Earlier this week, the Tokyo Game Show 2021 website teased a "new RPG" from the Japanese publisher, with Persona developer Atlus also being present during the livestream. Immediately, minds turned to the prospect of a new Persona or Yakuza title. Maybe even a new Sakura Wars game. But no, this new RPG is for...
News Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Is a Newly Revealed Action RPG with Serious Souls Vibes
Blood, souls, and swords
Up for more Souls-like action? Of course you are! Independent Chinese developer Leenzee Games has revealed 18 minutes of gameplay for its upcoming title, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and it gives off some unmistakable From Software vibes. It's looking a bit janky right now, but there's definitely some promise here —...
News Gran Turismo 7's PS5 Ray Tracing Will Be Restricted to Replays
Something to reflect on
Gran Turismo 7, as you’d expect, will drop jaws on the PlayStation 5 – but it’ll do so without ray tracing during gameplay. In an interview with Japanese publication Game Watch, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi confirmed that the fancy reflective technology will be reserved for replays and when you’re observing your...
News The Worst Thing About PS5 Firmware 21-02.04
Iconic
We can probably all safely agree that PlayStation 5 firmware update 21-02.04 [These naming conventions suck – Ed] is a solid step forward for Sony’s new system. While the SSD expansion slot will prove a lifesaver for those who like to binge on multiple titles at once, there are a ton of overall quality o
News Persona 5 Protagonist Is Game's Best Character, Vote Japanese Fans
Goro Akechi proves popular
The protagonist of Persona 5 has been voted the RPG's best character in Japan as the game marks its fifth anniversary since release. Named Joker in the metaverse and Ren Amamiya in the animated TV series, the game lets you choose your own title. As such, Persona 5's main character is the overall winner following more than...
The loop is finally broken
Deathloop is finally here, and you know what that means. Yep, we'll never have to sit through another Deathloop trailer during a PlayStation event! Cause for celebration, to be sure. Okay, snark aside, seeing Deathloop appear at what felt like every showcase over the last year or so seemed like overkill — to the point...
News Konami Whipping Up Castlevania Advance Collection for PS4
Rated in multiple regions
There are no shortage of Metroidvania games on the PlayStation 4, but those Game Boy Advance titles from Konami: chef’s kiss. For as many mistakes as the Japanese publisher makes – look at the state of eFootball, for example – even it knows that a Castlevania Advance Collection would be a sure-fire hit on Sony’s...
News God of War's Norse Story Won't Be a Trilogy Because the Games Take Too Long to Make
Cory Barlog doesn't want to draw the story out
God of War Ragnarok looks excellent in the recent trailer, and we're really looking forward to finding out how Kratos and Atreus' Norse adventure concludes in the sequel. Indeed, the upcoming game will be the end of the Norse mythology saga, meaning it's not getting the (perhaps expected) trilogy...
PS Store Sales Charts Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut Sells Well Even without PS5 Upgrades
Standalone purchases counted
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut was the best-selling game on the PlayStation Store across Europe last month, and was only beaten to first place in the US by Madden NFL 22. Sony shared the news on the PlayStation Blog, and what makes the stats even more impressive is that the
News Outcast 2: A New Beginning Is a PS5 Sequel to the 1999 Adventure Game
Outcast at long last
THQ Nordic has announced Outcast 2: A New Beginning for PlayStation 5. It's a sequel to Outcast — the acclaimed sci-fi adventure game that released all the way back in 1999. A new beginning indeed, although there's no sign of any launch window yet. Assuming you're actually old enough to know what Outcast is, this brief...
News Destroy All Humans! 2 Remake Probes PS5
Full remake of PS2 sequel
The original Destroy All Humans! 2 is getting a full-scale PlayStation 5 remake, named Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed. While there’s no release date right now, as the trailer illustrates, you’ll be travelling all around the globe, to the UK, USA, Russia, Japan – and even the moon. The game’s set during the swinging...
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits Characters Don't Look Quite So Cute as Fall Guys Costumes
Kena and Rot outfits coming soon
Kena: Bridge of Spirits, an indie title that Sony spotlighted as part of its PlayStation 5 reveal, is due out very soon indeed. In just a few days, the game is coming to both PS5 and PS4, and it looks like it'll be celebrating in a rather unusual way. Right around launch, a pair of Kena costumes will arrive in Fall...
Live Watch the THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase Livestream Right Here
Timesplitters? SpongeBob? Surprises?
There are so many potential wildcards in this THQ Nordic 10th Anniversary Showcase livestream that you're probably going to have to watch it. The publisher owns such a vast number of studios and intellectual property that we anticipate some formerly big brands will make a comeback during this conference. Well,...
News New Sony Team Firesprite Continues Hiring for 'Dark, Narrative Adventure' Game
Project has "genre-defining goals"
Prior to Sony's acquisition of The Persistence and The Playroom developer Firesprite Games, the English studio was advertising open positions on two different projects: a "game-changing huge multiplayer shooter" and an "ambitious dark narrative blockbuster adventure". When Sony scooped the team up just recently,...
News SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Exploring PS4
Are ya ready, kids?
There’s a new SpongeBob SquarePants game on the way! SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, the latest tie-in from THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp Studios, will see the eponymous hero exploring the “infinite expanses of the cosmos” where “there might even be a reality where mayonnaise isn’t an instrument”...
Thursday16th Sep 2021
News Here's Why Gran Turismo 7 Campaign Mode Requires Internet Connection
To prevent cheating
As we first reported last week, Polyphony Digital's next racing simulator Gran Turismo 7 will require a constant internet connection when playing the campaign mode. This means you won't be able to compete in races should the plug be pulled, and now the developer has explained why that is in a new interview with
Arise!
As we predicted in our weekend poll, Tales of Arise has been an immediate smash hit for Bandai Namco. The publisher has revealed that the role-playing title surpassed 1 million copies sold in just a few days, making it the fastest selling Tales game ever. It also pushes total sales for the series past 25 million units. "We are very proud and...
Round Up Lost Judgment Reviews Are Off to a Great Start, But Story Is Dividing Opinion
Case not quite closed
Reviews for Lost Judgment are starting to appear online, and at first glance, it's looking like RGG Studio has done it again. The action RPG is getting high scores pretty much across the board, but there's already some in-depth discussion over the game's story, which deals with some very mature themes. Meanwhile, our own...
News WipEout Rush Is a New Entry in Sony's Iconic Series for Smartphones in 2022
Same touch, new rush
In what will surely prove to be a Monkey’s Paw moment for the vast majority of you, WipEout Rush is an all-new entry in Liverpool Studio’s legendary sci-fi racing series – for smartphones. Due out next year for iOS and Android devices, the spin-off is almost certainly the first instalment in Sony’s fledgling mobile...
Site News Lost Judgment PS5 Review - Where Is It?
Still on the case
The embargo for Lost Judgment reviews is up today, but the Push Square verdict is still being decided. That's because Lost Judgment is a big game, and simply put, we're nowhere near finished playing through it. We're around 33 hours in at the time of writing, and we're absolutely swamped in optional activities and side quests. The...
News Free-to-Play PES Successor eFootball Has $40 Pre-Order Bundle
€Football
Konami has already effectively admitted that eFootball will be a demo at launch, but that hasn’t stopped it from preparing a premium pre-order bundle. The free-to-play game – which will come with just nine teams when it kicks-off on 30th September – has
News Gran Turismo 7 Dev Not at a State to Talk About PSVR Yet
Which isn't a denial
When you consider just how limited Gran Turismo Sport’s virtual reality mode was, it’s a testament to the franchise’s potential with PSVR that it remains such a memorable experience. Limited to just two vehicle races, the actual sensation of being inside the cockpit of some of the world’s most iconic cars was unmatched...
News Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Dated for 16th November on PS5
Free copy of Crimes and Punishments with pre-orders
The Sinking City developer Frogwares has confirmed its next detective title Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One will launch for PlayStation 5 on 16th November 2021. While a PS4 version is also in the works, the team needs more time to wrap up development, so it will arrive at least a few weeks after the...
News Splitgate Developer Secures Further Funding of $100 Million to Grow Popular Portal Shooter
"Everything is now on the table"
So, how's progress going on Splitgate? This sci-fi multiplayer shooter went nuclear not too long ago with its free open beta on PlayStation 4, and since the launch of Season 0, things have felt a little quiet. Behind the scenes, though, developer 1047 Games has been working not only on the game itself, but also the...
News Bloodshore Is an FMV Take on The Hunger Games, Coming to PS4
Launches in November
Interested in another FMV game on PlayStation 4? Of course you are. Bloodshore is the next title from full-motion video masters Wales Interactive, and it's essentially The Hunger Games on a bigger scale. 50 participants are dropped onto an island and tasked with surviving by any means necessary, while people watch the event on...
Wednesday15th Sep 2021
Guide PS5 Firmware 21.02-04: All the New Features and Hidden Changes You Might Have Missed
Everything you need to know about PS5's new system software
What are all the new features in the PS5 firmware update? The PlayStation 5 has had one or two firmware updates since its launch last November, but today's is by far the largest to date. PS5 firmware update 21.02-04 is available to download right now, bringing some major improvements,...
News PS4 Users Report Issues After Downloading Firmware Update 9.00
Errors, crashes, and restarts
PlayStation 4 firmware update 9.00 is available to download now for those using Sony's last-gen system, but patches of this ilk always seem to come with some teething problems. PS4 owners are reporting some pretty serious issues with their consoles after successfully downloading the 490.2MB update. Some say the new...
News PS4 Firmware Update 9.00 Launches Alongside New PS5 System Software
Weighs in at just 490.2MB
PlayStation 4 owners who can’t find PS5 stock shouldn’t feel left out today: there’s a new PS4 firmware update available as well. Weighing in at 490.2MB, this isn’t your usual stability fix either – it’s a full-blown update for the las
News PS Store Double Discounts Sale Has 500+ PS5, PS4 Deals That Get Better with PS Plus
Metro! Eldest Souls! Ys!
The PlayStation Store Double Discounts sale has arrived, offering a range of PS5, PS4 promotions that are pretty much only worth checking out if you have an active PS Plus subscription. A membership to the service doubles the value of these price drops, and those are the deals this article will focus on. Everything listed...
News Persona 5 Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Striking Blood Red Artwork
Hearts, stolen
Five years ago today (at the time of writing), on the 15th September 2016, Persona 5 released in Japan for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. We had honestly forgotten that it was a PS3 game! To celebrate the occasion, Atlus has released some striking new artwork from the series' immensely talented character designer, Shigenori...
News PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now, Mammoth Update Adds SSD Expansion
System software version 21.02-04.00.00 available now
As promised, the PlayStation 5's major firmware update is now available to download. PS5 system software version 21.02-04.00.00 has been released, and is ready for you to download and install. Weighing in at about 914MB, this is the largest update to the console's firmware to date, adding in a...
News EA Confirms Battlefield 2042 Delay to November
The 19th to be precise
Update: Following the claims made by insiders over the past 24 hours, EA DICE has confirmed Battlefield 2042 will be delayed. The game now releases on 19th November 2021, and an update on the open beta will arrive later this month. Taking to Twitter, the development team said: "Building the next generation of Battlefield...
News PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset Available in Midnight Black Starting Next Month
Sounds dark
So, you've got your Midnight Black DualSense controller for PlayStation 5, but it doesn't match any of your other accessories. Not the end of the world, of course, but it would be nice to have everything match — including the PS5 itself. In the meantime, Sony has announced a new colour scheme for the Pulse 3D Wireless Headset...
News Tinykin Is a Pikmin-Inspired Puzzle Platformer Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Year
Check out the gameplay trailer
We'll be honest, we didn't have high expectations before we watched the above video, but Tinykin looks rather promising indeed. The game stars Milo, a scientist who searches for Earth and finds it, but the planet is trapped in 1991, and he's shrunk down to a diminutive size. With the help of the titular creatures,...
News Captain America's Anthony Mackie on Deck to Star in Twisted Metal TV Show
Action comedy gathers speed
As was the case with The Last of Us’ HBO adaptation, Sony is not playing when it comes to casting in its Twisted Metal television show. According to Deadline, Marvel star Anthony Mackie is on deck to play lead character John Doe, a milkman offered a shot at a better life if he can successfully transit a mysterious...
Tuesday14th Sep 2021
Guide PS5 SSD: How to Install a Compatible M.2 NVMe SSD and Expand Your Storage
Add more storage space to your PS5
How do you install an internal PS5 SSD and expand your storage? As any long-standing PlayStation 5 owner will tell you, the 825GB SSD that the console ships with doesn't go as far as you'd imagine (See Also: PS5 SSD: How Much Storage Space Does It Have?). With the OS swallowing up a bit of space, you're ultimately...
Feel the GeForce
Update: NVIDIA has now responded to yesterday's possible leak of unannounced games, suggesting many that are part of the list aren't real as they're used for "internal tracking and testing" instead. Courtesy of Wccftech, the company's statement reads: "NVIDIA is aware of an unauthorized published game list, with both released...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.31 Includes PS5, PS4 Memory Optimisation, Yet More Bug Fixes
Bit by bit
Available to download right now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Cyberpunk 2077 patch 1.31 isn't the game's most significant update, but it is yet another step forward. The patch notes mention further memory optimisation on PlayStation consoles, which should help with technical performance. Again. Indeed, Cyberpunk 2077 released...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Out for Everyone Tomorrow, Includes Internal SSD Support
Get all the patch notes here
The latest PlayStation 5 firmware update, which has been available for beta testers for quite some time now, will be available for everyone to download from tomorrow. The system patch includes support for the M.2 SSD storage slot, meaning you'll now be able to download and play more PS5 games and run them off an internal...
News Dragon Quest XII Is Being Developed by Both Square Enix and Japanese Studio HexaDrive
But it's still very early days
Japanese studio HexaDrive has revealed that it'll be co-developing Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate alongside Square Enix. HexaDrive has worked with Square Enix multiple times in the past, the most notable collaboration being Final Fantasy XV. A bit of background: HexaDrive primarily works with other companies on...
News PS4 Firmware Update Out Tomorrow Too, View PS5 Trophies on PS4
Plus one other tweak
Not to be left completely out in the cold, the PlayStation 4 will also be treated to a new firmware update tomorrow. It is nowhere near as extensive when compared to what's coming to PS5, but Sony's last-gen console will receive a few new features. The biggest of which is the ability to view PS5 Trophy lists on PS4 hardware...
News Monark, the New JRPG from Former SMT Devs, Gets New Trailer
Control the madness
Those who are fed up with waiting for Persona 6 should take note of Monark, a new JRPG from developer FuRyu, which is comprised of staff members who previously worked at Atlus. While it doesn't seem to have quite the same budget as a Shin Megami Tensei entry, the latest trailer introduces some of the game's characters. There's...
News Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Has Gone Gold Ahead of PS5, PS4 Release
Come and get your love
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will not be the victim of a last-minute delay, as the spin-off has gone gold ahead of its 26th October release date on PlayStation 5 and PS4. For those not familiar with the lingo, when a game goes “gold” it means that the master version of the product is finished, and is ready for...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Discovery Tour Arrives as a Free Update in October
The Viking Age
Just like its open world predecessors, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting an educational Discovery Tour mode. Officially titled 'Discovery Tour: Viking Age', the mode will be added as a free update on the 19th October. For those out of the loop, the Discovery Tours in Assassin's Creed Origins and Assassin's Creed Odyssey let you...
News Techland Delays Dying Light 2 Again, Now Coming February 2022
Time needed for polish and optimisation
December release dates are always a bit dodgy; the games always feel like they're either going to make it or be delayed to March the following year without any in-between. Dying Light 2, originally scheduled for 7th December 2021, falls into the latter category. Techland delayed the open world zombie title to...
News August 2021 NPD: Ghost of Tsushima Up 108 Places Into Second Thanks to Director's Cut
Madden NFL 22 takes top spot
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut has caused sales of the open world title from Sucker Punch Productions to absolutely skyrocket, boosting the game from 110th place in July all the way up to second spot following the expanded release's launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4 last month. It was beaten only by new entry Madden NFL...
News Shatter Remake Targeting Release in Early 2022
Could come to PS5, PS4
The PlayStation 3 arcade classic Shatter is receiving a remake in case you weren't aware, and now we know to expect it at some point early next year. This is all thanks to a random forum thread made back in August 2018 asking for the game to be remade, and developer MarioW on the site has kept fans up to date since. At the...
News Ren & Stimpy Join the Roster of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl on PS5, PS4
Happy, happy, joy, joy
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl might be a licensed multiplayer brawler on a limited budget, but it's drummed up a surprising amount of enthusiasm from fans of both fighting games and Nicktoons. In a recent overview video, the game looks more in-depth than you might expect, and it has some hopeful that it can pull its weight in the...
Monday13th Sep 2021
Review Deathloop (PS5) - Arkane Does It Again in Confident Shooter
Loop Hero
For as much as Deathloop presents itself as a complex game, asking you to work out how to break a time loop upon the island of Blackreef, it's actually a somewhat simple one. Arkane Studios has designed the opening hours of the game it made after Dishonored and PREY to be overwhelming, introducing mechanic after mechanic and sprinting...
News GTA 5 Is One of the Most Disliked PS5 Trailers Ever
Inducing Trevor-esque rampages
To say GTA 5 fans are not happy with Rockstar’s re-release of the open world classic is an understatement: it’s now one of the most disliked PlayStation 5 trailers on Sony’s channel. At the time of writing, the 75-second clip has 1.5 million views with 23k up-votes and an eye-watering 94k down-votes. It’s one...
News God of War Ragnarok's Camera Is a Single Shot from Start to Finish, Just Like the Last Game
Impressive, boy
2018's God of War is an excellent game for many reasons, but one of its most unique aspects is its cinematography. From the very start of the adventure to the closing sequence, the camera never once cuts — it's one seamless shot all the way through, whether it's gameplay or a cutscene. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it looks as though God...
News Project EVE Dev Celebrates PS Showcase Trailer by Buying Entire Team a PS5
Found some stock
Hyung-Tae Kim, the boss of Shift Up – the Korean developer behind PlayStation 5 console exclusive Project EVE – celebrated the game’s successful PlayStation Showcase trailer by ordering his entire team a next-gen console. All 260 employees at the studio received a spangly new Sony system, so that they’ll be able to play the...
News FIFA 22 Will Make Goals Feel Better Than Ever on PS5
Haptic feedback being enhanced
EA Sports is ramping up support for PlayStation 5’s innovative DualSense controller in FIFA 22, building on the concepts it introduced with the series’ inaugural next-gen outing last year. This time it’ll be leveraging haptic feedback to mimic the sensation of the ball hitting the net when you score a goal,...
News UK Sales Charts: New Releases Like Tales of Arise Selling Best on PS5
New releases enter the top 10
There were a number of new game releases last week, and of the ones arriving on multiple platforms, the lion's share of physical sales went to the PlayStation 5 versions. In the UK's latest retail chart, at least. Tales of Arise debuts in second place, and PS5 copies account for 58 per cent, while the PS4 version comes...
News F1 2021 Post-Launch DLC Roadmap Revealed, Portimao Grand Prix Available Today
Missing tracks arrive before the end of the season
F1 2021 is an excellent racing game and a great simulation of the motorsport, but it has one or two missing pieces to make it truly definitive. While the title launched with most of this season's Grand Prix courses included, three tracks were notably absent. Of course, Codemasters promised to bring...
The top 22
EA Sports has revealed the top 22 players in FIFA 22 (see what they did there?) as per this year's player ratings. All of the in-game stats are based on The Ratings Collective, which is a football scouting network, but there's no doubt that the rankings will spark a lot of discussion — as they do every year. So, who's top of the pile?...
News LittleBigPlanet PS3, Vita Servers Shut Down to Combat Hacker Issues
LBP 3 still online on PS4
It's been a while since Sony has offered an update on the LittleBigPlanet debacle. As a reminder, a disgruntled fan of the franchise launched a DDOS attack on LittleBigPlanet 3, taking the game offline. While studio Sony XDEV said it was looking into the technical troubles, it appears that
News Cristiano Ronaldo, Jack Grealish Among the Ones to Watch in FIFA 22's Ultimate Team
Twitter transfer sensation Fabrizio Romano makes trailer
Returning Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo and new Manchester City recruit Jack Grealish are among the Ones to Watch in FIFA 22’s Ultimate Team. The Portuguese and English stars will be joined by Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku, Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté, and Real Madrid’s David...
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