Great but overlooked PS4 games you should play
News Fanatec's Gran Turismo 7 Racing Wheel Available to Pre-Order from $700 Now
Compatible with PS5, PS4, and PC
News - 2021, Week 47
Sunday28th Nov 2021
News Marvel MMO in Development at DC Universe Online Team
Marvelous
An investor presentation has prematurely revealed that the developer of DC Universe Online is working on a Marvel MMO. Dimensional Ink Studios, which is the Texas-based division of the Daybreak Game Company, is heading up the project, with ex-Cryptic Studios co-founder Jack Emmert leading the charge. Unfortunately, that’s all we know...
Saturday27th Nov 2021
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for December 2021 and January 2022
Chorus! Among Us! Rainbow Six Extraction!
Believe it or not, we're now in the final month of 2021 and looking ahead to the new year. Pretty much all of this year's major games for PlayStation 5 and PS4 are out, and it seems as though things will be quietening down in December and January. That's not to say there's nothing to look forward to, though...
News Dying Light 2 Won't Infect Much of Your PS5's SSD
Dead good
The trend of smaller-than-expected file sizes on the PlayStation 5 continues, with Dying Light 2: Stay Human weighing in at just 21GB. This is pre-patch so could bloat come its delayed 4th February launch, but is obviously quite small for a major AAA open world game. Sony’s vaunted Kraken compression technology has been generally driving...
News PS Vita Exclusives Freedom Wars, Soul Sacrifice to Have Servers Shuttered
Sacrificial
Two high-profile PS Vita exclusives, Freedom Wars and Soul Sacrifice, will have their servers deactivated on 24th December, 2021. Both titles, published by Sony in response to its loss of Monster Hunter exclusivity, were built around co-operative play, and maintained relatively dedicated communities to this day. While you can still play...
News Rust Console Edition Expands with Bigger Maps, Tech Trees, and More
Feelin' rusty
Rust Console Edition, one of the Best PS4 Survival Games, has expanded with its Devastation Unleashed update. Available now on the PlayStation 4, this revision adds some key features to the core experience, including Tech Trees and larger maps of up to three kilometres in size. This should give you a bit more space to settle down. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 404
Turkey edition
For our American readers, we sincerely hope you’re enjoying the holidays, and had a happy Thanksgiving celebration. For everyone else, well, we hope you’re having a great week, too. Shall we WAYP? Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm having a blast with Mafia: Definitive Edition, a game that's been in my backlog since it launched last...
Friday26th Nov 2021
Rumour PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for December 2021 Leaked Early
It's time for Godfall
PS Plus' selection of PlayStation 5 and PS4 games for December 2021 look to have leaked early, with reliable French website Dealabs getting the jump once more. The free PS5, PS4 games included in December 2021's update aren't due to be announced until 1st December due to the way the dates fall, but the site in question says we...
News Fanatec's Gran Turismo 7 Racing Wheel Available to Pre-Order from $700 Now
Compatible with PS5, PS4, and PC
Update: Pre-orders have now officially opened on Fanatec's official Gran Turismo 7 racing wheel, with prices starting from $699.95/€699.95. Despite the initial sticker shock, this is actually a great price for the technology that the manufacturer is offering, and if you're planning to spend a lot of time with...
News Fan Clamouring for Assassin's Creed Origins 60FPS Update on PS5 Continues
Will Siwa ever know 60fps?
Ever since Ubisoft pushed a surprise PlayStation 5 update for Assassin's Creed Odyssey — allowing the PS4 game to run at 60 frames-per-second on Sony's current-gen console — fans have been wondering whether Assassin's Creed Origins will get the same treatment. Odyssey's update arrived back in August, so what's the hold...
News Is Returnal DLC Being Teased by Developer Housemarque?
Mysterious image surfaces
Historically, Housemarque is usually very good at supporting its games post-launch with updates and DLC. Of all its games, though, Returnal seems the most ripe for expansion with additional content. The PlayStation 5 shooter has had plenty of patches to bring it up to speed — including the addition of the much-requested...
News CDPR Still Confident It Can Turn Cyberpunk 2077 Around
"We're working on updates all the time"
We've been writing about the woes of Cyberpunk 2077 for close to a year now, and it's crazy to think that developer CD Projekt Red is still trying to 'fix' the open world RPG. As you may have heard, the PlayStation 5 version of the game was delayed out of 2021 and into 2022, along with all of its plann
News Mobster XCOM Empire of Sin Makes It Count with Massive Content Drop
Available on PS4 now
A colossal content drop for prohibition-era strategy game Empire of Sin is available on the PlayStation 4 now, largely transforming the game. The free Precincts update rebalances and retunes many aspects of the alarmingly in-depth XCOM-esque outing, making some of the release’s mechanics more meaningful. Precincts effectively...
News Train Sim World 2's Sherman Hill Crosses Wyoming in Iconic Expansion
Wyoming wanderers
An historic route connecting Cheyenne to Laramie in Wyoming is the backdrop for Train Sim World 2’s newest expansion, Sherman Hill. Available now, the add-on depicts an iconic rail first built in the 1860s, which is currently serviced by Union Pacific and its third-generation Diesel engines, the EMD SD70Ace and EMD SD40-2...
Talking Point What Are You Thankful for in Gaming?
A look at the positivies
Thanksgiving has come and gone for another year, but there’s still plenty to be thankful for. While the spirit of the American holiday focuses primarily on family and friends, there’s lots to be appreciative of in gaming as well. If you’re reading this site then it’s probably your preferred pastime, and in a year...
Thursday25th Nov 2021
Great but overlooked PS4 games you should play
What are the best hidden gems on PS4? What are some overlooked or underrated PS4 games you should try? The PlayStation 4 has a seriously rich and diverse library of games, with thousands upon thousands available. It's obviously impossible to play everything, even if a game comes highly recommended. With...
Endure and survive
What are the best PS4 survival games? Survival games are one of the most popular genres of late, putting players in challenging scenarios and forcing them to overcome with limited resources. In this article, we’re going to list the best PS4 survival games, with an emphasis on titles that force you to scavenge for resources and...
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Now Rated for Release on PS5, PC in North America
Surely coming soon
Naughty Dog’s remastered PlayStation 5 double-pack Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection has taken another step closer to release, after being rated by North American classifications body, the ESRB. It previously passed certification in Australia. The compilation, featuring
News 400-Page Hardback Book Documents PS Vita's Ten Year History
Vita means life
With the PS Vita approaching its tenth anniversary, author Sandeep Rai has launched a Kickstarter for a 400-page book documenting the entire history of the now-discontinued device. Vita Means Life – which was targeting a goal of £6,000 but has already surpassed £15,000 at the time of writing – promises to “take a look back at...
News Latest WRC 10 Update Adds Acropolis Rally, More Historical Cars and Events
November update out today
It's a game that's been bubbling away pretty quietly, but developer KT Racing has been updating WRC 10 with additional content and fixes since launch in September. Monthly updates have added rally courses, vehicles, and more to the experience, meaning it's now a more fleshed out game. October's update brought in the Renties...
Wednesday24th Nov 2021
News Resident Evil Village Wins Game of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards
Also best PlayStation game
Resident Evil Village has won its first Game of the Year accolade at this evening's Golden Joystick Awards, where it was crowned the Ultimate Game of the Year and the PlayStation Game of the Year. It then also won the Best Audio and Best Performer (Maggie Robertson as Lady Dimitrescu) categories. The Golden Joystick Awards...
News Street Fighter 6 Is Probably Going to Be Revealed Next Year
Luke launches this month
In the latest Street Fighter V developer update, Capcom suggests that we'll be seeing the next game — supposedly named Street Fighter VI — at some point in 2022. A message at the end of the video reads "we'll be back with more news about the future of Street Fighter". If rumours are to be believed, the next Street...
Guide Best Podcast and Relaxing Games for PS5 and PS4
Chill out
What are the best podcast and relaxing games for PS5 and PS4? While there are plenty of immersive, story-based experiences on Sony’s systems, sometimes you just want to unwind with a podcast and keep your hands occupied. We’re defining “podcast games” as titles that allow you to switch off while you play, enabling you to put the...
News Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles Finally Gets 60FPS Mode on PS5
Plus two playable demons
A new update is out for Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The game's been available for over a month now, but the lack of a dedicated 60 frames-per-second mode on PS5 has been a sticking point for some players. Thankfully, as promised by developer CyberConnect2 before release, a...
News Challenging PS5, PS4 Brawler Sifu Won't Have Difficulty Options at Launch
Prepare yourself
Sifu has always looked unforgiving in its various gameplay trailers, and now it's been confirmed that the game won't have difficulty options — at least not at launch. Speaking to MP1st, producer Pierre Tarno said that difficulty settings may be something that's added later on. "We want Sifu to challenge players and to encourage...
News NEO: The World Ends With You Didn't Meet Square Enix's Sales Expectations
The end?
Square Enix's latest financial report makes for rather standard reading, but one detail is already being passed around online. NEO: The World Ends With You released back in July, and the stylish JRPG sequel was a hit with players. However, Square Enix notes that the game failed to meet its sales expectations. The report reads: "While NEO:...
News Psychological Thriller Martha Is Dead Spooks PS5, PS4 in February 2022
Physical version available
The Golden Joystick Awards has gotten in on the act of sharing game announcements alongside rewarding developers for their efforts over the past year, so as Resident Evil Village was crowned Game of the Year, a few select titles hinted at what's to come. Psychological thriller Martha Is Dead was one of the
News Ghost of Tsushima and Sackboy Enter the Fray in Fall Guys Season 6
The party starts on 30th November
Fall Guys is about to kick off a Party Spectacular with Season 6, the latest major update to Mediatonic's popular spin on the battle royale formula. What you might not be expecting, though, is that some proper PlayStation royalty is on the guest list. In the above cinematic trailer for the new season, it's revealed...
News The Cadillac Seville by Gucci Is Now In Your Hot Wheels Unleashed Car Collection
Drift in style
Have you been playing Hot Wheels Unleashed lately? Ever thought to yourself that this game about little die-cast toy cars driving around orange plastic tracks isn't boujie enough? Well, you're in luck, because developer Milestone has teamed up with Cadillac and Gucci to bring a super fancy vehicle to the arcade racer. As you can...
News Neat Indie Game Tails of Iron Gets Free Bloody Whiskers DLC, Out Now
Lots of post-game content
We've only heard good things about 2D indie game Tails of Iron, so news it has today been treated to a free expansion only makes us want to check it out even more. This is a new slice of content that adds lots of things designed for when you've actually finished it. The Bloody Whiskers expansion includes "a new post-game...
News Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon Plunders PS4 on 13th December
DLC in development
Didn't get enough Shovel Knight with the beloved platformer? Developer Yacht Club Games has been beavering away at spin-off Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon for years now, but it's finally ready. The game, which combines dungeon crawling with block puzzles, releases for PlayStation 4 on 13th December. We've embedded a trailer from...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Trailer Tells You Everything About This Weird Spinoff
A thorough Breakersdown
If you've been wondering what the heck the recently announced Dragon Ball: The Breakers actually is, you're in luck. Bandai Namco has released a very informative 11-minute trailer that explains the game in detail. The gist of it is that you either play as a lone 'raider' or as one of seven 'survivors' in this weird...
Tuesday23rd Nov 2021
Guide Best Sports Games for PS4
The best sports games on the PlayStation 4
What are the best sports games for PS4? Whether you’re a die-hard footie aficionado or a casual basketball gazer, there’s no question that sports games are by far some of the most popular on consoles like the PlayStation 4. Spanning both hardcore simulations and more arcade-like adaptations, we’ve...
News Tekken 7's New Definitive Edition Is Hilariously Overpriced
KO
Listen, we love Tekken 7, but the newly released 'Definitive Edition' of the 3D fighter is a bad joke. Not because of the content — it includes the base game alongside all of the DLC — but because of the pricing. Fighting game re-releases usually sell at a discount, but Bandai Namco's decided to go all-in on Tekken 7 Definitive Edition. Head...
News New Skyrim Patch Fixes Black Screen Bug and Other Tech Issues on PS5, PS4
Out now
Update: The new Skyrim patch is available to download now on PS5 and PS4, weighing in at around 700MB. Hopefully it corrects the various technical problems that have popped up following the release of Anniversary Edition, and the free update for Special Edition. Original Story: Bethesda has confirmed that it's working on a new update for...
Mini Review Death's Door (PS5) - Indie Darling Is a Tightly Designed Joy
Open up
Death's Door released to rampant critical acclaim on other platforms earlier in the year, and it's easy to see why. This is a lovingly crafted isometric action-adventure, stacked with engaging exploration, tense action, and a wonderful atmosphere. It draws obvious inspiration from The Legend of Zelda as you journey across an interconnected...
News A Group of Fans Are Reviving PS3's Online Multiplayer with Emulated Servers
Killzone 2! Warhawk! MotorStorm!
The PlayStation 3 had a lot of cracking online games, didn't it? Even from Sony itself, there were plenty of offerings for those looking to get stuck into some multiplayer. Whether it was the vehicular battlefields of Warhawk or the mucky racing of MotorStorm, there were lots of ways to play together. Unfortunately,...
News Oh God, Twelve Minutes Is Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Month
Prepare yourself
You have probably heard all about its story after the Xbox One, PC release earlier this year, and now you can experience it all for yourself: Twelve Minutes comes to PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 7th December 2021. A new trailer can be watched through here, with the game starring Daisy Ridley, James McAvoy, and Willem Dafoe. It's a...
News The First Episode of Guerrilla's Official Horizon Podcast, GAIA Cast, Is Available Now
Give it a listen
Update (23/11/21): The GAIA Cast's very first episode is now available for your listening pleasure across various platforms. We've embedded the YouTube version above. To recap, Guerrilla Games has created a new podcast series taking a deeper look at the story and characters in Horizon Zero Dawn and its imminent sequel, Horizon...
Soapbox I Think I'm Over Trophies
Locked
I’ve never been what some would affectionately label a Trophy whore, but they have utterly captivated me for well over a decade now. I earned my first PlayStation gong in Super Stardust HD the day Sony rolled out the feature; my first Platinum was Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, the first game to feature the now-iconic silvery-blue pot. In...
News Terminator: Resistance Gets Surprise DLC on PS5, Out Next Month
Annihilation Line
The PlayStation 5 version of Terminator: Resistance is being treated to a surprise expansion named Annihilation Line, arriving on 10th December 2021. It will not be available for PS4. This expansion is set during the events of the main game and follows Kyle Reese as he explores "the land beyond the Annihilation Line". Said to be...
News PlayStation Accused of Gender Discrimination in Lawsuit
Security analyst seeks unfair dismissal
A lawsuit filed in California is suing Sony for gender discrimination and unfair dismissal. First reported by newsletter Axios, the legal proceedings have been lobbied by former IT security analyst Emma Majo, who alleges that women at PlayStation were paid less than their male peers and were denied promotions...
News Rocket League Prepares for Turkey and Football with NFL Fan Pass
Thank you, Thanksgiving
Rocket League is reopening the tailgate this week, ahead of Thanksgiving’s football fiesta. Starting from 23rd November, the NFL Fan Pass will be available once more from the release’s Item Store, bundling in all of the previously released crossover content – as well as a brand-new set of decals. It’ll set you back...
News PS5 Rating Spotted for the Poorly Received Serious Sam 4
German rating uncovered
German ratings board USK has handed an 18+ age rating to a PlayStation 5 version of Serious Sam 4, which hasn't been confirmed at the time of writing by developer Croteam. The game does have a PS4 version on the way, but this new bit of information all but confirms it's getting a native PS5 edition too. A
News Fall Guys Season 6 Is a Party Spectacular Set to Be Revealed Later Today
Livestream to show off new stages and more
Fall Guys has become one of those games where it still feels brand new, but it simultaneously feels like it's been around forever. We suppose there's not anything quite like Mediatonic's competitive multiplayer platformer, and it's being constantly updated with new levels, features, and cosmetics. As a...
News Sackboy Celebrates Thanksgiving with Free Turkey Costume in A Big Adventure
Gobble wobble
Our readers across the pond will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week, with the big day landing on Thursday 25th November. Whether you'll be tucking into a big family feast or not, we can all at least be thankful for free stuff, right? Speaking of which, Sackboy: A Big Adventure is continuing its spree of complimentary DLC with a...
News Rock Band Dev Harmonix to Create 'Musical Journeys' for Fortnite After Epic Games Acquisition
Working on the Metaverse
Rock Band developer Harmonix will “create musical journeys and gameplay for Fortnite” after being acquired by Epic Games. The studio, which first made a name for itself with the Sony published PlayStation 2 rhythm games Frequency and Amplitude, became something of a titan in the industry during the PS3 era, owing to the...
News Dreams' Community Awards Ceremony The Impys Returns in February
Nominations are open now
Whether you pay it any mind or not, Dreams forges on, and it's gearing up to celebrate another year's worth of community creations. Yes, the third annual Impy Awards has been officially announced, recognising the achievements the game's user base has reached over the last 12 months. As always, there will be an awards...
Monday22nd Nov 2021
Review Farming Simulator 22 (PS5) - Agricultural Effort Is Franchise's Biggest and Best Yet
Grow up
Despite its niche subject matter, Farming Simulator is a breakout brand that’s been growing [Hur-hur – Ed] in popularity with each instalment. Farming Simulator 22 represents the biggest release yet for German developer Giants Software: it’s self-published, packing more licensed content than ever before, and features crossplay between...
Guide Farming Simulator 22: Best Mods
Expand your agricultural experience
What are the best mods in Farming Simulator 22? You're able to expand your game in Giants Software's agricultural sim with vehicles, tools, maps, and gameplay alterations found in the Downloadable Content section of the release's main menu. These mods introduce completely new ways to play, thus significantly...
News Warzone Pacific Map Launch Delayed by One Week
Vanguard content pushed back too
Activision has delayed the launch of Call of Duty: Vanguard Season One back to 8th December 2021, pushing back new maps, modes, and weapons for the World War II shooter by six days. This means the new Caldera map for Warzone has suffered the same fate, with 24 hours of early access for Vanguard owners now slated to...
News All Marvel's Avengers Cosmetics Pegged at $3,400
Assemble those dollar bills
In a headline that perhaps isn’t a surprise for a live service game, one Marvel’s Avengers fan has taken the time to calculate the cost of all of the title’s cosmetics – and it adds up to an eye-watering $3,317. While all of this content is, of course, completely optional, it’s an astounding figure for a release...
News DNF Duel Doesn't Have Confirmed Platforms or a Release Date, But It Does Look Stunning
New Arc System Works fighter is a beaut
First announced around this time last year, DNF Duel is a fighting game based on long-running South Korean franchise Dungeon Fighter. Primary development is being handled by Arc System Works — the extremely talented Japanese company behind Guilty Gear Strive, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and other jaw-dropping...
News Rural Japanese Mystery Nostalgic Train Coming to PS5, PS4
Set in photo-realistic scenery
Nostalgic Train, a mystery game set in the rural Japanese countryside, will release on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 on 25th November, after attracting interest on Steam and Nintendo Switch. Described as a walking simulator, the release includes two modes: the story and a “free roam” option where you can explore the...
News UK Sales Charts: Battlefield 2042 Settles for Third While Spider-Man: Miles Morales Swings Back
Gotta catch 'em all
Unfortunately for any games releasing in the same week, Nintendo published a duo of new Pokémon games, and both of them occupy numbers one and two on the UK's latest physical games chart. It means that Battlefield 2042, one of the bigger PlayStation launches of the season, debuts in third place. The PS5 version accounts for half...
News Cricket 22 Delayed on PS5, PS4 Due to Aussie Star's Sexting Scandal
Max Paine
Not much happens on the field during cricket matches, but plenty occurs off it apparently. While British cricket finds itself embroiled in an institutional crisis involving racist remarks reported by Azeem Rafiq, Australia has been rocked by a sexting scandal surrounding now ex-captain Tim Paine. All of this has unfolded days prior to the...
News Spider-Man Gameplay Shared in New Marvel's Avengers Hands On
I came in like a wrecking ball
There might be $3,317 worth of Marvel's Avengers cosmetics to buy, but it's because of that you get the likes of Spider-Man's upcoming expansion for completely free. Arriving on 30th November 2021, IGN was lucky enough to go hands on with the web-slinger for two hours, except the video above isn't a result of that.
News Hitman 3 Will Be Getting a Second Year of Content
Trilogy played by 50 million players
Hitman 3 will keep on trucking with more post-launch content as part of a second year of support, studio IO Interactive has announced. This will take the form of "new maps, storylines, modes and ways to play", one of which is the Elusive Target Arcade. Arriving in January 2022, it will dramatically change how...
News Kojima Productions Expands into TV, Film, and Music
Headed by former PlayStation face
Kojima Productions has today announced it is expanding its reach with a new division focused entirely on film, TV, and music. The new team will be based in Los Angeles and led by Riley Russell, formerly of PlayStation. He spent almost 28 years at the company, occupying positions such as chief legal officer and VP of...
News Street Fighter Stars Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma Join Free-to-Play Fighter Brawlhalla
Akuma matata
Brawlhalla is Ubisoft's free-to-play platform fighter, and like most of the publisher's games, it's been supported way past its initial release with all kinds of new content and updates. The latest addition to the game sees some serious fighting game royalty join the roster: Ryu, Chun-Li, and Akuma from Street Fighter are available now...
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