Guide PS5 Standard vs PS5 Digital Edition: What's the Difference?
Which PS5 should you buy?
Guide How to Use Headphones and Earbuds with PS5 and PS4 Controller
Output all PS5 and PS4 audio through DualSense and DualShock 4
News A New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Right Now
What does firmware 21.02-04.02.00 do?
News - 2021, Week 40
Sunday10th Oct 2021
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
Guide Far Cry 6: All Unique Weapons and Where to Find Them
Armed to the Teeth Trophy guide
What are all unique weapons in Far Cry 6 and where do you find them? Along with the standard range of guns found on the exotic island of Yara, there are more located in specific places equipped with better perks and stronger stats. These are called unique weapons and belong in your loadout. In this Far Cry 6 guide,...
Guide Far Cry 6: All Rooster Locations
Recrooster Trophy guide
What are all rooster locations in Far Cry 6? Roosters are one of a few different types of collectibles in Far Cry 6, but they have a second use beyond simply finding them. They can be used to compete in cockfighting matches at Montero Farm once you've progressed the story enough. In this Far Cry 6 guide, we're going to reveal...
Guide Far Cry 6 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Far Cry 6 resource
Far Cry 6 is the sixth mainline entry in Ubisoft's exotic open world FPS series, released on PlayStation 5 and PS4. In this Far Cy 6 guide, we're going to share our beginner's tips and tricks to help you survive both the lush island of Yara and Anton Castillo's men. We're also going to reveal the locations of all...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Sequel Announced and In Development
Take your turn
Just the other day, Yakuza and Judgment developer RGG Studio confirmed the departure of Toshihiro Nagoshi and Daisuke Sato — two SEGA veterans who helped shape the Yakuza series as we know it. The company has been restructured as a result, and the new team has already revealed what it's working on next. We all knew it was coming,...
News Bloodborne Producer Masaaki Yamagiwa Teams Up with Team Ninja
A stranger of paradise
A top producer from Japan Studio – who left Sony when the team was disbanded earlier in the year – has joined Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin developer Team Ninja. Masaaki Yamagiwa – whose credits include Bloodborne, Déraciné, and Tokyo Jungle to name just a few – was
News Marvel's Avengers Attracts Ire After Adding XP Booster Microtransactions
After XP gain was slowed in previous patch
Humanity loves a good pile-on, and Marvel’s Avengers has become the whipping boy of the games industry this past year. The co-op brawler – which was above average at best, let’s be real – has attracted ire for all sorts of reasons, from its console exclusive Spider-Man money hat through to its...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 397
Never forget
A late edition of WAYP can only mean one thing: an almost forgotten edition of WAYP. But! We haven't missed an issue in over four years, and today was not that day. Here's your, admittedly later than advertised, weekly WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm obsessed with FIFA 22 right now, I'm not going to lie, but I'll be trying to tear...
News Not Even Bassmaster Fishing 2022 Can Escape the Battle Royale Boom
That's bait
A phenomenon that’s not exclusive to video games but does seem to recur a lot in this industry is that whenever a concept blows up, you start to see it everywhere. The current trend is, of course, Battle Royale – and even angling sim Bassmaster Fishing 2022 has its own take on the concept. A new knockout mode named Bassmaster Royale...
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...
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,...
Saturday9th Oct 2021
Communicating with server
Guilty Gear Strive is getting a big update on the 15th October, Arc System Works has confirmed. The excellent fighting game has been out for a few months now, and it sounds like this next patch is going to make some noticeable changes. But before we get into gameplay, it's important to reiterate the headline of this...
Friday8th Oct 2021
News GTA Online Adding New, Exciting Adventure with Familiar Friends This Year
Also, look out for commemorative GTA 3 content
Rockstar may have delayed its GTA 5 re-release on the PlayStation 5, but the GTA Online factory keeps on-a-churnin’. Stuffed at the end of its blog post about the newly announced
News Restructured Yakuza Dev Posts Coolest Staff Photo Ever as Series Creator Leaves SEGA
Studio head also exits
The developer that makes the Yakuza and Judgment games, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (RGG Studio for short), has officially reshuffled following the confirmed departure of Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi. His exit was heavily rumoured back in August. The 56-year-old had become something of a legendary figure at SEGA, having...
PS Store Sales Charts Kena: Bridge of Spirits, NBA 2K22 Lead the Charge in September
Opposite ends of the spectrum
Games big and small launched in September, and both sides of the scale are represented in last month's PlayStation Store charts. In North America, the top of the download charts on PS5 went to NBA 2K22, a predictable winner, it's fair to say. However, over on the European Store, it's Kena: Bridge of Spirits that took...
News PlayStation Poaches Apple Arcade Exec to Front Smartphone Push
Serious stuff
Sony is forging forward into the smartphone space, and it’s quietly signed a big name to lead the initiative: ex-Apple Arcade bigwig Nicola Sebastiani has switched allegiances to take the Head of Mobile role at PlayStation Studios. You may recall the Japanese giant advertising for this position earlier in the year. That job listing...
Saturday9th Oct 2021
News Madden NFL 22 Adds Tottenham Hotspur Content Ahead of the London Games
Citizen Kane
This weekend the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets will descend on London for a seasonal match-up that will put one of the two teams on at least two wins – although, given the state of these franchises, we wouldn’t be surprised if they both found a way to lose. The game – the first of a two-part series – will be played at the...
Friday8th Oct 2021
News Gran Turismo 7 Has an Official Technical Partner in Braking Systems
Try saying that twice
We’re getting to the point in Gran Turismo 7’s promotional cycle where Polyphony Digital announces the deals it’s signed with virtually every organisation in the automotive industry. Today’s commercial seal: Brembo, the game’s official technical partner in braking systems. You’ll find the Italian brand in the Tuning...
News Insert Coin Clothing's New PlayStation Collection Is Inspired By PS5
White, and also, black
Insert Coin Clothing has always been a great brand for stylish, nicely designed gaming attire. We've not been paying it too much mind lately, but the label's latest collection is all about PlayStation, so we can hardly ignore it, can we? These new, officially licensed PlayStation goodies have been inspired by the PS5 and...
News FATHER! Shenmue: The Animation Is Looking Lovely
Keep friends, those you love, close to you
Fans are divided on the overall quality of Shenmue III, but it’s looking like there’ll be less debate over Adult Swim and Crunchyroll’s adaptation: Shenmue: The Animation is looking ace. This brand new trailer includes scenes from both Shenmue and Shenmue II, and everything from the animation to the...
News Acclaimed Indie Title Röki Explores PS5 on 28th October
Monsters and magic
Röki is an indie title that hit PC and Switch last year, but it's making the leap to PlayStation 5 very soon indeed. Based on Scandinavian folklore, this is an adventure game with monsters, magic, and a slightly dark edge. You play as Tove, a young girl who's put on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, you'll help her...
Thursday7th Oct 2021
News A New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Right Now
What does firmware 21.02-04.02.00 do?
Sony has just released another PlayStation 5 system software update. A couple of weeks following the arrival of PS5's largest firmware update yet, a fresh patch is available, and ready to download and install right now. The latest PS5 firmware update version is 21.02-04.02.00, and it comes in at 913.7MB. Don't...
News Tales of Arise Free DLC Adds Two New Difficulty Levels
Into the unknown
Tales of Arise has just received a bit of an update — but you won't have to download any kind of patch. Instead, you'll need to head over to the PlayStation Store and grab the free 'Additional Difficulty Pack'. If you can't find it by searching, you can always go to the game's main product page, and it should be listed there...
News Play At Home Pushes Over 60 Million Downloads on PS5, PS4
Astronomical numbers for lockdown goodwill gesture
One of the few bright lights during the height of the pandemic was Sony’s Play At Home program, which saw it giveaway Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey during the first lockdown, and then a ton of titles earlier this year. These were free games, no strings attached, with no...
News Sony: The Pipeline of Games for PS5 Is Just Fantastic
"By far the strongest we've ever had"
Speaking as part of a candid interview with GamesIndustry.biz, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan said that the business is defined by three key attributes: games, community, and the brand. According to the bigwig, Sony’s gaming division has always been “cool”, and when prompted to describe what makes the...
News Four Different PlayStation Games Top Japanese Charts for the First Time in Ages
No, really
It's been a long, long time since Sony had any real say in the Japanese software charts, which makes this week's list especially interesting. Not one, not two, not three, but four PlayStation games sit at the top of the charts. They're all PS4 titles, granted, but this is still an incredibly rare win for a company other than Nintendo...
News PlayStation Boss Wants a Future Where Sony Games Aren't Gated from a Wider Audience
"To gate the audience frustrates me"
While we’re all very familiar with the console market as it is, we can comfortably assume that one day it will change. Brands like PlayStation and Xbox are, slowly but surely, becoming hardware agnostic – we’ve already seen a handful of first-party Sony exclusives release on PC, and the manufacturer has...
News Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Looks Like a Total Cheese Fest
Itchy tasty
Here’s your first look at Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, the new movie starring Kaya Scodelario as Claire Redfield. Unlike the Milla Jovovich flicks, this is sticking closer to the source material, meaning there are an abundance of references to the original PlayStation game, including the iconic scene of the zombie looking...
News EA Sports' Future FIFA Games Might Not Be Called FIFA
EA considering rebrand of football sims going forward
Electronic Arts is reviewing its licensing agreement with FIFA that lets it use the brand for its ultra-popular football games. FIFA, or Federation Internationale de Football Association, is the organisation that governs global football (or soccer, if you want), and it's also been the name of EA...
Mini Review KeyWe (PS5) - Two Birdbrains Are Better Than One in Quirky Co-Op Title
Birds of a feather work together
KeyWe has about as left field a premise for a game as we've ever heard, but somehow, this co-op game about running a postal service as a pair of kiwi birds makes it work. Two players control Jeff and Debra, new recruits to the Bungalow Basin telepost station who also happen to be New Zealand's native flightless...
Video Was 2011 the Best Year Ever for PlayStation?
It only does everything
When it comes to nailing down what are the best ever years for gaming history, the usual gamut of 2001, 1998, and sometimes 2013 are likely to pop up. However, when it comes to PlayStation being at the absolute height of its power, one of the years absolutely worth mentioning is 2011. Why? Well, it was the era of Kevin...
News Riders Republic to Add BMXs, Rocket Powered Skis, and Seasonal Events
Bunny hop to it
Riders Republic is a modern video game, which means even though it’s not out yet, Ubisoft is already flogging a Year 1 Pass. As such, here’s everything that the French firm is adding over the next 12 months (!!!) – including BMX bikes and a bunch of Exotic Kits, featuring rocket-powered skis. There are also a bunch of cosmetics...
Wednesday6th Oct 2021
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...
Wednesday6th Oct 2021
News The Witcher's Geralt Tasks You with Running a Laundromat in Arcade Paradise
Let's get ready to tumble
We’ve always been big fans of Nosebleed Interactive’s genre fusions, but Arcade Paradise has got to be its most ambitious effort yet. When your father Gerald – voiced by The Witcher’s iconic Doug Cockle – embarks on a trip to Riviera, he leaves you in charge of the family business: a Laundromat. You’ll be tasked...
Tuesday5th Oct 2021
Guide Best PS4 Remakes and Remasters
Blast from the past
What are the best PS4 remakes and remasters? For years now, we’ve seen games ported, remastered, and remade so that they can be introduced to new audiences. And rose-tinted 'nostalgia vision' is no bad thing, especially when your old favourites look this good on Sony's system. We've compiled a list of what we think are the...
Guide Battlefield 2042 Beta: All Release Dates, Launch Times, and How to Get Early Access
When to play on PS5, PS4
What are the Battlefield 2042 beta's release dates and launch times? How do you get Early Access to the Battlefield 2042 beta? After delaying the game and remaining fairly quiet about any pre-launch tests, EA has now finally confirmed when we can play the Battlefield 2042 beta on PS5 and PS4. In this Battlefield 2042 beta...
News PS Plus Games for October 2021 Are Available Now on PS5, PS4
Fore!
Happy October, everyone! While the entire world prepares for scares in a few weeks, there's plenty of other treats to enjoy before then. That includes a fresh batch of PlayStation Plus games, straight from Jim Ryan's oven. October's PS Plus lineup is ready to eat, so grab these PS5 and PS4 games while they're hot. As a reminder, October's...
News Battlefield 2042 Open Beta Now Available to Pre-Load on PS5, PS4
Get it downloaded now
Squad up, soldiers, it's Battlefield 2042 time. Well, sort of. The upcoming multiplayer shooter releases on 19th November, but before that, there's the small matter of the open beta test. Playable on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, the beta is now available for download. Simply search Battlefield 2042 on PS Store and you should...
Feature The Best Super Smash Bros. Clones on PlayStation
Brawlin'
Can you play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on PlayStation? Well, no, you can't. The super-popular platform fighter is a Nintendo-exclusive, meaning you're not going to be pitting Luigi against Mewtwo on your PS5 anytime soon. The game does feature several characters that have appeared in (and are even associated with) PlayStation games —...
News Deontay Wilder Confirmed for eSports Boxing Club on PS5, PS4 Ahead of Tyson Fury Threequel
BombZquad
Just days prior to his third bout with Tyson Fury in Los Angeles, the Bronze Bomber Deontay Wilder has signed on to star in promising PlayStation 5 and PS4 sim eSports Boxing Club. British developer Steel City Interactive has already compiled an all-star roster, including the aforementioned Gypsy King, as well as the likes of Muhammad Ali,...
Wednesday6th Oct 2021
News GTA Trilogy Trophy Art Leaks Online, References in Rockstar Launcher
Grove Street shenanigans
It’s hard to believe that Rockstar is yet to officially acknowledge the existence of its remastered GTA Trilogy when you consider just how much has leaked already. In addition to the original round of rumours, there have been ratings listed all over the world, and now we even have access to
Tuesday5th Oct 2021
News Agent Finally Removed From Rockstar's Website More Than a Decade After PS3 Announcement
The end of an era
Ah, Agent. First teased as a PlayStation 3 exclusive all the way back in 2007, Agent was all set up to be a pretty big deal — a new property from Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar, set during the Cold War in the 1970s. It was a project that had people seriously hyped for years — especially when it was officially revealed in...
News Ghost Recon Frontline Announced, Is a Free-to-Play, Massive Multiplayer Shooter for PS5, PS4
That's a lot of recon
Ubisoft has just announced Ghost Recon Frontline — but if you're after another open world co-op adventure, this ain't it. Frontline is a "massive" player-versus-player shooter, and it'll be free-to-play on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It'll also feature cross-play at launch between all platforms, which includes Xbox...
Wednesday6th Oct 2021
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...
Tuesday5th Oct 2021
Hoist the sail
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's newest update is available to download now on PlayStation consoles. Patch 1.3.2 is around 8.5GB on PS5 and around 11GB on PS4. The main thrust of this one is to prepare the open world game for the upcoming Discovery Tour: Viking Age, which is set to arrive on the 19th October (and it's free for all existing...
News Who You Gonna Call? IllFonic for a New Ghostbusters PS5, PS4 Game
A big Twinkie
Predator: Hunting Grounds and, er, Arcadegeddon developer IllFonic looks set to slime the Ghostbusters next, as studio co-founder Raphael Saadiq let the project slip on a podcast. Speaking about his company on Questlove Supreme, he talked a little bit about the games that his team have made: “Friday the 13th
News Far Cry 6 Isn't Out Yet, But YouTubers Are All Over Its Secrets
QR codes tease upcoming projects
Ubisoft has got pretty good at teasing future projects in its current games, and Far Cry 6 is no different. While the game isn’t out yet – and a Push Square review is still several days away as we only got access today – YouTubers are already uncovering secrets, and sharing them all over the web. Specifically,...
News Uncertainty After Panzer Dragoon VR Boss Falsely Declared Dead
CEO is safe after all
Development of Panzer Dragoon Voyage Record, a PSVR version of SEGA’s legendary on-rails shmup series, has been plunged into uncertainty after the release’s official Twitter account falsely declared Wildman CEO and producer Haruto Watanabe to be dead. A series of messages, spotted by
News Prepare to Be Charmed by Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania's Animated Launch Trailer
Sonic Mania vibes
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania finally brings the series back in a major way today, 5th October, on PlayStation 5 and PS4. SEGA's arcade platformer about simians in spheres has been out of the running for a while, but this remake, bundling together all the levels and mini-games from the titles fans actually care about, sees its...
Monday4th Oct 2021
Review Alan Wake Remastered (PS5) - Compelling Thriller Derailed by Tedious, Repetitive Combat
Alan Wake-me-up-when-it-gets-to-the-good-bit
Over a decade after the original release, former Xbox exclusive psychological thriller Alan Wake is finally making its way to PlayStation consoles as Alan Wake Remastered. For existing fans, this is an opportunity to soak in the nostalgia and revisit a beloved title from yesteryear, now looking better...
Review Diablo 2: Resurrected (PS5) - This 21-Year Belated Console Debut Still Impresses
From Hell with love
The loot game effect is a creeping obsession with which we all must contend once in a while. Click. Click. Click. Just a few more enemies. Click. Click. Click. Maybe one more dungeon. Click. Click. Click. Might as well run through the entire game again just once more. Click. You get it. You've played games like this, possibly...
News The Last of Us 2 Joins PS Now Alongside Fallout 76, Final Fantasy VIII, and More
Huge lineup for October 2021
Update: Sony has confirmed the PS Now lineup for October 2021, which includes The Last of Us: Part II as previously rumoured. Naughty Dog’s survival horror epic will be available to play until 3rd January, 2021. You’ll be able to stream or download the game to a PlayStation 5 or PS4, and you’ll even get better...
Mini Review AWAY: The Survival Series (PS5) - Life Finds a Way, Far Away
Sweet and sour
On paper, AWAY: The Survival Series sounds like a really interesting experience. It’s set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has died out and only pockets of life remain. You get to play as an adorable young sugar glider who is trying to survive in a dangerous and hostile environment with his family. It all sounds like...
News Final Fantasy XVI Has an 'Expansive' Skill Tree System Built for Unique Character Growth
Branching out
Final Fantasy XVI didn't turn up during Tokyo Game Show 2021 over the weekend, but Square Enix is still happy to chat about the upcoming RPG. In a recent interview (as reported by Siliconera), producer Naoki Yoshida revealed that the highly anticipated title will feature an "expansive" skill tree system, which is meant to allow for...
Tuesday5th Oct 2021
News Wanted: Dead Is a Hyperviolent PS5 Action Game from the Director of Ninja Gaiden
Aiming for 2022 release
The newly announced Wanted: Dead is a very bloody action game from veteran director Hiroaki Matsui (Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden II, Dead or Alive 3, 4). It's in development at Tokyo-based studio Soleil, and it's targeting a 2022 release on PlayStation 5. You can see some early build gameplay in the trailer above. It's packed...
Monday4th Oct 2021
News Tales of Arise Crossover DLC Lets You Fight Kirito and Asuna from Sword Art Online
Unlock outfits and weapons, too
Well, we didn't see this crossover coming. Tales of Arise is getting a paid Sword Art Online DLC on the 7th October, and it sounds pretty cool if you're a fan of the aforementioned anime property. Once you have the DLC, you'll be able to fight SAO protagonists Kirito and Asuna in the game's arena. Going by the above...
Review Jett: The Far Shore (PS5) - Atmospheric Sci-Fi Adventure Ultimately Falls Flat
Nasty weather we're having
Jett: The Far Shore sets a dramatic and grandiose stage. You play as Mei, one among a team that aims to preserve humanity by following the call of the mysterious "hymnwave" to a new world. The game's first moments set an emotional and epic tone as you and your group say goodbye to loved ones, climb aboard a ship, and fall...
Mini Review Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania (PS5) - Sony Potassium 5
Ooh, chimpanzee that, Monkey Reviews
These monkeys have a problem. Well, a succession of problems, really, but the main one is that they've been trapped inside giant spheres for no reason. And they're beloved, these monkeys: since the GameCube days, Super Monkey Ball has been (perhaps bafflingly) popular, with increasingly diminishing returns across...
News Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires Charges to PS5, PS4 in February 2022
A new stratagem
Well, Koei Tecmo did keep its promise of Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires releasing this year. Kind of. The strategy-tinged action title launches on the 23rd December... in Japan. Here in the West, we're going to have to wait a bit longer. 15th February 2022 is the date, adding to the already ridiculous early 2022 release schedule...
News UK Sales Charts: Sonic Colours Ultimate Blocks Hot Wheels Unleashed from Podium Finish
FIFA 22 predictably takes number one
It should be remembered that these UK charts we report on each week are purely based on data from brick and mortar retail stores. There's no digital sales info here — we're only talking physical games you pick up with your hands and take to a person behind a counter. That should hopefully explain the sudden...
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Trophies Put Up a Fight for the Platinum on PS5, PS4
I'm ready
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl releases tomorrow, 5th October for both PlayStation 5 and PS4, and there's a somewhat surprising amount of excitement. This budget licensed game is a platform fighter similar in a lot of ways to Super Smash Bros., only instead of Mario beating up Solid Snake, it's Ren & Stimpy laying the smack down on Patrick...
News Dragon Quest X Offline Hits Japan Next Year on PS5, PS4, But Still No Word on a Western Release
X marks the spot
Dragon Quest X: Rise of the Five Tribes Offline is exactly what it says on the box — it's an offline version of Dragon Quest X, the online MMO that first launched for the Nintendo Wii (!) back in 2012. Despite the game's success in Japan (it was ported to the Wii U, PC, and 3DS) it never actually made it West — and it's looking...
News All Hallows' Dreams: Ghost Train Takes You on a Spooky, Community-Made Thrill Ride
Hallowe'en invades Media Molecule's make-'em-up once again
One of the best bits about Dreams is when it plays host to special in-game events. In the summer we had the return of DreamsCom, in which community creations were put on display in an amazing trade show-style setting. Now, though, the spooky season is upon us, and that means the return of...
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