Guide All PS Plus Collection Games on PS5
Every PlayStation Plus Collection game
News PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for April 2022 Announced
What's good in the Hood
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Patrick's Socks Locations
Where to find all hidden socks
News - April, 2022
Saturday30th Apr 2022
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Games for May 2022?
Plus or minus?
Another month, another PlayStation Plus games announcement. May's selection is bound to divide opinion thanks to FIFA 22 being its headline act. The footballing sim is obviously massively popular — a global best seller year in, year out — and so its inclusion on a service like PS Plus is questionable. You would think that those...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for May and June 2022
Sniper Elite 5! The Quarry! Disgaea 6!
We might be going through a bit of a quieter period for huge Sony blockbusters right now, but there are plenty of cracking games heading to PlayStation 5 and PS4 over the coming months – you just have to know where to look. Thankfully, that's where we come in. Below, we've been busy preparing our usual...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 8
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 8 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News Until Dawn's Spiritual Successor The Quarry Has Gone Gold on PS5, PS4
Smells like teen spirit
The Quarry, developer Supermassive Games’ spiritual successor to PS4 favourite Until Dawn, is finished and ready for manufacturing. The developer confirmed on Twitter that the game has gone gold, which for those who aren’t up-to-date with industry lingo, means a final build has been submitted to platform holders like...
News PS Plus Game FIFA 22 Appears to Be Targeting EA Play with Battlefield 2042 on PS5, PS4
New signings
With the end of the football season approaching, and the frightening prospect of Liverpool winning a quadruple – save our souls, Karim Benzema! – it seems like EA Sports wants to get FIFA 22 in as many hands as humanly possible. The game, one of All PS Plus Games for May 2022, also appears to be joining EA Play’s
News Returnal Celebrates a Year Since PS5 Release
What a year
Returnal, comfortably one of the Best PS5 Games, is now a year old. Time flies when you’re having fun, and boy have we had fun with this deep-space third-person shooter! The game, a punishing roguelike, went on to become a fan favourite – and has won a slew of awards over the past 12 months, including the top gong at the recent...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 424
It's a big'un
This week has been predominantly dominated by Sony's PS Plus mishaps, as the release schedule continues to be on the dry side. Fortunately, our backlog is overflowing with goodness, so we'll be ticking some titles off this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm actually really enjoying the new Battle Royale game, Vampire: The Masquerade...
Friday29th Apr 2022
News PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for May 2022 Announced
Back of the net?
The PS Plus games for May 2022 have been officially announced, and, you won't believe it, but the leak was right. Who saw that one coming?! As per usual, subscribers are getting three games across PS5 and PS4. The selection is as follows... FIFA 22 (PS5, PS4) Tribes of Midgard (PS5, PS4)
News Sony Confirms PS Plus Subscription Stacking Has Been Blocked
Conversion rates for consumers with pre-paid codes revealed
Update: We’ve finally got access to the conversion scheme that Sony’s put in place for active members looking to redeem a pre-paid PS Plus or PS Now voucher they’ve purchased. To reiterate, if you’re already a PS Plus or PS Now member, you won’t be able to redeem this code until...
News PS Vita's Worrying PS Store Issues All Resolved
Working as intended again
Update: Sony has promptly solved problems with the PS Vita’s PS Store, which worryingly suggested that content was “no longer for sale”. As of the time of reporting, service has been resumed, and is operating as intended again. Original Story: PS Vita’s built-in PS Store is busted, and there’s been no word from...
News Is Rogue Legacy 2 Coming to PS5, PS4? Dev Taking Things 'One Step at a Time'
Cellar Door Games responds to pleas for PS ports
In case you didn't know, Rogue Legacy 2 was recently released on PC and Xbox consoles, and it appears to be a smash hit. Critics are loving the rogue-lite sequel to the dangerously addictive original, praising its wealth of options and possibilities as well as its tight gameplay. The bad news — at...
Mini Review The House of the Dead: Remake (PS4) - Faithful Arcade Recreation Is a Bit of a Misfire
Goodbye, Curien
Playing the likes of Point Blank and Time Crisis on PS1 was a novelty unlike any other. Bringing these predominantly arcade experiences, often replicated immaculately, into your living room felt incredible at the time – especially if you were lucky enough to own a G-CON 45 or any of its alternatives. That magic was often enough to...
News Just an FYI, PS5 VRR Doesn't Work on PS4 Games
New-gen only
Put your pitchforks down, because Sony has been reasonably clear that PlayStation 5’s new VRR feature will only work with new-gen titles, but now we have real-world evidence confirming that’s the case. With the functionality rolling out this week, people have been putting it through its paces, and, just to confirm, it doesn’t work...
News Skull & Bones Finally Resurfaces Thanks to Leaked Gameplay Footage
Someone will be walking the plank for this
Remember Skull & Bones? That pirate game Ubisoft announced at E3 2017 which we've seen very little of in the last five years? Well, we've just gotten our best look at how the game is shaping up, and it's arrived via a leaked tutorial video. The multiplayer title that sees players battle each other and...
News Rejoice! Final Fantasy 16 in 'Final Stretch' of Development, Says Producer
Release date coming soon?
We haven't seen the bloody thing in what feels like an eternity, but fear not: Final Fantasy XVI is, apparently, in "the final stretch" of its development. That's according to producer Naoki Yoshida, quoted in Japanese clothing company Uniqlo's free in-store magazine for Final Fantasy's 35th anniversary. Not necessarily a...
Mini Review Samurai Bringer (PS4) - The Price Is Right for This Randomised Roguelike
Bring it
Samurai Bringer exceeded our expectations. It's a fairly simple roguelike at its core, tasking you with hacking and slashing through procedurally generated stages. But in its skill system, which promotes a near ridiculous level of experimentation, Samurai Bringer can flourish into something that's seriously addictive. Defeated enemies drop...
Video Bloodhunt Tips and Tricks for Beginner Vampires
Sharpen your fangs
This week, a new battle royale joined the pack in the form of Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodhunt. This is a third-person shooter fused with vampiric abilities set in the vertically diverse city of Prague. And of course, as you can expect with any new BR game these days, Bloodhunt comes with its own series of challenges for players,...
News Noguchi's Bell Episode 2 Continues to Push the Potential of Dreams on PS4
Available to watch now
Dreams is still going strong thanks to its dedicated community of creators and players, and there are always new impressive sights and sounds in the Dreamiverse. A particularly ambitious project from Cyber Sheep Film is Noguchi's Bell, a series of animated short movies being produced entirely within Media Molecule's game. The...
News Sci-Fi Oddity Exo One Gathers Momentum with PS5, PS4 Release This Summer
Space hopper
Sometimes, just moving around in games can be enough to drive the experience. If the mechanics are strong enough, you might find yourself just traversing the world aimlessly, satisfied solely by how the character moves. There are many examples of this, and Exo One looks like it's banking hard on that idea. Announced for a PlayStation 5...
Thursday28th Apr 2022
Guide Bugsnax Guide: Tips, Tricks, and How to Catch Every Bugsnak
Where and how to find all Bugsnax and more
Bugsnax is a PS5 and PS4 adventure game from the creators of Octodad: Dadliest Catch. Announced at the PS5 reveal event, this bizarre indie title is a real treat, earning a 7/10 in our review. In this Bugsnax guide, we'll be going over absolutely everything in the game. Here, you'll find
Guide Bugsnax: How to Catch All Bugsnax in Simmering Springs
All Bugsnax in Simmering Springs and how to catch them
How do you catch all the Bugsnax in Simmering Springs in Bugsnax? What are all the Bugsnax in Simmering Springs, and how to you capture them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to tell you all about the Bugsnax found in Simmering Springs, and how to catch them. How to Catch All Bugsnax...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Catch All Bugsnax in Frosted Peak
All Bugsnax in Frosted Peak and how to catch them
How do you catch all the Bugsnax in Frosted Peak in Bugsnax? What are all the Bugsnax in Frosted Peak, and how to you capture them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to tell you all about the Bugsnax found in Frosted Peak, and how to catch them. How to Catch All Bugsnax in Frosted Peak:...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Catch All Bugsnax in Flavor Falls
All Bugsnax in Flavor Falls and how to catch them
How do you catch all the Bugsnax in Flavor Falls in Bugsnax? What are all the Bugsnax in Flavor Falls, and how to you capture them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to tell you all about the Bugsnax found in Flavor Falls, and how to catch them. How to Catch All Bugsnax in Flavor Falls:...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Catch All Bugsnax in Sizzlin' Sands
All Bugsnax in Sizzlin' Sands and how to catch them
How do you catch all the Bugsnax in Sizzlin' Sands in Bugsnax? What are all the Bugsnax in Sizzlin' Sands, and how to you capture them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to tell you all about the Bugsnax found in Sizzlin' Sands, and how to catch them. How to Catch All Bugsnax in Sizzlin'...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Catch All Bugsnax in Boiling Bay
All Bugsnax in Boiling Bay and how to catch them
How do you catch all the Bugsnax in Boiling Bay in Bugsnax? What are all the Bugsnax in Boiling Bay, and how do you capture them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to tell you all about the Bugsnax found in Boiling Bay, and how to catch them. How to Catch All Bugsnax in Boiling Bay: Here's...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Find and Scan the Snaxsquatch
How and where to scan the Snaxsquatch and get the Candid Cryptid Trophy
How do you locate the Snaxsquatch in Bugsnax? Where is the Snaxsquatch, and how can you scan it? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to explain what the Snaxsquatch is, and how and where to find it. You'll need to find and scan the Snaxsquatch in order to earn the Candid...
Rumour PS Plus Premium's PS1, PS2, PSP Games Have Started to Leak
Riiiiidge Racer!
Update #2: A further round of PS1 titles have been found on Sony's servers: Worms Armageddon and Worms World Party. That takes the total up to five leaked games thus far, but only PS1 and PSP are represented right now. Update #1: Assets for PS1 title Mr. Driller have now been discovered as well. That means we've got three Namco...
Guide Bugsnax: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in Bugsnax
In this Bugsnax Trophy roadmap, we're going to tell you how to get the Platinum Trophy in this viral indie title. As part of our main Bugsnax guide, we'll reveal every Trophy along with their descriptions, and some strategies for how to get them. Note: There may be some Trophies and information listed...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Catch All Bugsnax in Sugarpine Woods
All Bugsnax in Sugarpine Woods and how to catch them
How do you catch all the Bugsnax in Sugarpine Woods in Bugsnax? What are all the Bugsnax in Sugarpine Woods, and how to you capture them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to tell you all about the Bugsnax found in Sugarpine Woods, and how to catch them. How to Catch All Bugsnax in...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Catch All Bugsnax in Scorched Gorge
All Bugsnax in Scorched Gorge and how to catch them
How do you catch all the Bugsnax in Scorched Gorge in Bugsnax? What are all the Bugsnax in Scorched Gorge, and how to you capture them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to tell you all about the Bugsnax found in Scorched Gorge, and how to catch them. How to Catch All Bugsnax in Scorched...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Catch All Bugsnax in Garden Grove
All Bugsnax in Garden Grove and how to catch them
How do you catch all the Bugsnax in Garden Grove in Bugsnax? What are all the Bugsnax in Garden Grove, and how to you capture them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to tell you all about the Bugsnax found in Garden Grove, and how to catch them. How to Catch All Bugsnax in Garden Grove:...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Defeat All Legendary Bugsnax
How to beat and catch every legendary Bugsnak and get the Bossy Bugs Trophy
How do you beat all the legendary Bugsnax in Bugsnax? What are the legendary Bugsnax, and how can you catch them? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to explain how to defeat and capture each of the legendary Bugsnax. Defeating all the legendary Bugsnax rewards you...
News PS Plus Pre-Paid Cards Don't Work, Subs Can't Be Purchased on PS Store
Functionality temporarily deactivated according to customer support
Update #3: Customer support for Shop To, one of the few retailers to cease selling digital PS Plus subscription codes, made the following statement in response to a customer query: “It appears that with the new integration of PS Plus Premium, Sony have temporarily disabled the...
Guide Bugsnax: All Lizbert's Video Diaries Locations
Where to find all video diaries and get Documentarian Trophy
Where are all of Lizbert's video diaries in Bugsnax? How do you find and watch all the video diaries? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to explain how and where to find all of Lizbert's video diaries. Finding all the video diaries and watching them unlocks the 'Documentarian'...
Mini Review Chernobylite (PS5) - This Dark, Oppressive Survival Shooter Radiates Quality
Exclusion Zone, Act 1
Survival is difficult enough as it is, but doing so within the heavily irradiated grounds of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone? That's a whole different kettle of fish, and you don't even have a kettle in Chernobylite. Or, indeed, any fish. And you're also able to open wormholes and travel through time in order to change the past...
Guide Bugsnax: How to Feed and Transform Gramble
How to give Gramble Bugsnax and unlock Midnight Snak Trophy
How do you transform Gramble in Bugsnax? Is there a way to feed Bugsnax to Gramble? As part of our Bugsnax guide, we're going to explain how you can give the creatures to Gramble in order to transform him. You'll need to fully transform him and the rest of the game's characters if you want...
News The New Era of Call of Duty Awaits in Modern Warfare 2
And here's the logo
As influencers apparently flock to developer Infinity Ward in order to get hands-on time with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Activision has revealed the game’s logo. Obviously there’s very little to glean from this, but the company’s contracted graphic designer has got a lot of juice out of the MW letters, which are joined...
News Ace Combat 7 Squads Up with Top Gun: Maverick for Crossover DLC on PS4
It's because both of them are about planes
One game that flies under the radar, funnily enough, is Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, a great instalment in the series that deserves a bit more love. The dogfighting action game focuses on fragging bogeys while piloting kickass fighter jets, as well as telling a story that's as cheesy as they come. It seems...
That's a lot of Trails
If you're a fan of Japanese RPGs and you haven't yet discovered the magic of Falcom's The Legend of Heroes franchise, then a bundle like this offers up hundreds of hours of entertainment. Only just announced, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel I ~ IV & Trails into Reverie Complete Box is exactly what it says on...
News Unbelievably, Narrative Horror The Quarry Will Have 186 Endings on PS5, PS4
You read that right
We sincerely hope there’s not a Trophy for seeing all of the endings in upcoming teen horror The Quarry, because there’s a whopping 186 of them. No, that’s not a typo: one-hundred-and-eighty-six. The developer Supermassive Games explained in an interview with IGN just how it managed to cram so many conclusions into the...
News Anticipated PS5, PS4 Indie Stray Seemingly Chasing Summer Release Date
Sony outs some indie windows
Stray, commonly known as that game where you play as a cat, is seemingly taking aim at a summer 2022 release window. The updated information comes from a short PlayStation social media video, which attaches the window to footage of the anticipated PS5 and PS4 title. Stray recently received a rating in South Korea,...
News Next-Gen PSVR2 Announcement from nDreams Incoming
We can dream
UK developer nDreams is fast establishing itself as one of the busiest names in virtual reality, having recently announced Ghostbusters VR for Meta Quest – among many others. Now the Fracked creator has started to tease its next title: a next-gen virtual reality release for PSVR2. “Are you ready?” it asks. The studio says that...
News Tales of Arise Tops an Impressive 2 Million Sales
Arise!
Tales of Arise has been a hit for Bandai Namco. The largely fantastic action RPG, which released for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in September of last year, has now topped 2 million copies sold. That's an impressive return in the current market — a figure that makes it one of the most successful Japanese-developed RPGs of the last decade...
News Cartoonish Co-Op Shooter Glitch Busters: Stuck On You Looks Like Magnetic Fun
Coming to PS4 later this year
This looks like a breath of fresh air. Glitch Busters: Stuck On You might not have the most eye-catching name, but as you can see in the reveal trailer, this co-op shooter certainly has style, and it looks like it's trying some interesting new things, too. You and up to three others control little characters that are...
Wednesday27th Apr 2022
Guide NBA 2K22: Best Builds for MyPlayer and MyCareer
How to build the best NBA 2K22 player in all positions
What are the best builds for MyPlayer and MyCareer in NBA 2K22? A large part of the NBA 2K22 experience revolves around creating your own NBA player, which you'll then use in the MyCareer mode, and in The City and the Neighborhood. Before creating your MyPlayer, you should think about what type...
Guide NBA 2K22: All Music Trivia Answers in MyCareer
How to complete the daily Music Scene: Marvin's Room quest
What are all music trivia answers in MyCareer in next-gen NBA 2K22? Every day in the City, after you've picked between Palmer Athletic Agency or Berry & Associates in MyCareer, you'll get a new daily Quest called The Music Scene: Marvin's Room. This will require you to head to the record...
Guide NBA 2K22: College or G League in MyCareer
The best path to the NBA
Should you pick College or G League in MyCareer in next-gen NBA 2K22? At the very beginning of your MyCareer campaign, Ricky will encourage you to choose how you're going to start your basketball career: at College or in the G League. You'll then need to meet with some familiar faces from the franchise, including Che and...
The best buffs in basketball
What are the best Badges in NBA 2K22? Whether you're creating the Best Builds for MyPlayer and MyCareer, creating a Hall of Famer in The W, or upgrading your roster of stars for MyTeam, you're going to want to ensure you're using the best Badges. For those new to the series, Badges are essentially perks which buff a...
Guide NBA 2K22: How to Earn VC without Spending Money
Get rich with VC and make your millions
How do you earn VC without spending money in NBA 2K22? VC, or Virtual Currency, is the primary form of in-game currency in 2K Sports' basketball simulation. You'll need VC in order to upgrade the Attributes of your MyPlayer in MyCareer (See Also: Best Builds for MyPlayer and MyCareer). You can also use VC to...
Guide NBA 2K22 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and How to Master the Court
Your ultimate NBA 2K22 resource
NBA 2K22 is the latest basketball simulation in 2K Sports' long-running series, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2021-22 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. In this NBA 2K22 guide, we're going to introduce the...
Guide NBA 2K22: Palmer Athletic Agency or Berry & Associates in MyCareer
Pick the right agent for your MyPlayer
Should you pick the Palmer Athletic Agency or Berry & Associates in MyCareer in next-gen NBA 2K22? Following your decision to pick College or G League in MyCareer, your next big choice will come as part of The Come Up: Draft Day Quest. Here, you'll need to pick between two Agents: Palmer Athletic Agency or...
News Sony's Game Preservation Team May Not Be Quite as Exciting as It Sounds
New engineer explains
Update (27/4/22): This story has of course done the rounds this week, with many PlayStation fans excited about the prospect of game preservation meaning more legacy games hitting PS Plus Premium. In response, Garrett Fredley has made attempts to clarify his new role at the company. The senior build engineer has provided a...
Unlock all the Trophies in The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
In this The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Trophy guide, we will be going through the game's full list of Trophies, explaining each one and telling you how to unlock them. If you're looking for help with Trophies, this Trophy roadmap can be used to track your progress towards unlocking the...
News British Gas Blasted for Advising Customers to Turn Off Consoles Like PS5, PS4
Quoted numbers don't add up
Whether you live in the UK or anywhere else in the world, energy prices are rising at an unprecedented rate. The costs – which have skyrocketed in recent weeks – threaten to plunge millions of families into poverty, and energy firms like British Gas have been releasing “advice” to help soften the squeeze on...
Review FIFA 22 (PS5) - Football Sim Makes Meaningful Strides on the Pitch
Beautiful game
Republished on Wednesday 27th April 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of May's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. The biggest compliment you can pay FIFA 22 is that it feels like real football for once. EA Sports’ soccer simulator still has its fair share of quirks,...
News Microsoft Bigwig Implies PS5 Is Losing Marketshare to Xbox
Naa-naa-na-naa-Nadella
As the latest round of NPD results in the United States already underlined, Sony has a serious headache when it comes to PS5 stock – or the lack thereof. While, ironically, things have started to improve in the past few days, the dream of transitioning PS4 players at “
News PS Plus Premium Demo Requirement Puzzling Publishers, Devs
Companies apparently won't see a cent from perk
Shocking news: Sony is just as bad at communicating with business partners as it is consumers. At least, that very much appears to be the case! Earlier this week, an update to the PlayStation developer portal – a kind of official forum for partners – revealed that moving forward it will require all...
News PS Store Golden Week and Games Under Sales Slash Prices on Hundreds of PS5, PS4 Titles
Two new offers live now
It's new sale time! Sony has not one, but two new offers on PlayStation Store starting today. There's the Golden Week sale (which actually runs for two weeks) and the Games Under $20/£20 promotion, totalling about a thousand discounted items. Let's get some recommendations going, yeah? As you might expect, the Golden Week...
News Vampire Battle Royale Bloodhunt Available for Free on PS5 Now
You've got red on you
Does your life have time for another free-to-play Battle Royale game? Probably not, right? Hear us out, though: as annoying as the styling on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt’s name may be, this game looks promising. And it’s available for free on the PlayStation 5 right now: the file weighs in at just shy of 17GB, so...
Mini Review Curse of the Dead Gods (PS4) - Dungeon Crawler Lights the Way with Unique Mechanics
A curse and a blessing
Republished on Wednesday 27th April 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of May's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. In Curse of the Dead Gods, you explore randomly generated maps in a cursed dungeon. Light is your best friend, as you take more damage in the dark...
Mini Review The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe (PS5) - A Surreal, Hilarious Trip into Madness
Meta quest
Reviewing The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is borderline impossible. Not without spoiling everything that makes the game so unique, at least. We'll do our best, but know that this is absolutely one of those things you should experience with no prior knowledge. Frankly, you should probably stop reading this and just play it for yourself...
Hands On Sniper Elite 5's PS5, PS4 Sandbox Design Has Us Hyped
Lone ranger
With open worlds larger than ever, we appreciate the developers designing denser sandbox levels. Ever since the excellent GoldenEye on Nintendo 64, we’ve been a fan of the sandbox format: the idea that a single stage can be approached in a dozen different ways, whether it’s stealth, full-on combat, or a combination of both. Hitman...
News Dying Light 2 Patch 1.3 Out Now, Adds New Game+, FOV Slider, Adjusts Gameplay, More
Not dead yet
As promised, there's a new Dying Light 2 update available to download right now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Patch 1.3 is the sandbox title's most significant update yet, the headline act being the addition of New Game+, which lets you play through the campaign again with your character progression intact. It sounds like...
News GTA 5 Patch 1.56 Further Improves PS5 Loading Times, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Motion blur slider added to PS5
GTA 5 may be nearing its tenth anniversary (!!!), but Rockstar is continuing to optimise the title. A new update for the PlayStation 5 and PS4 has deployed this week, and it bundles in a number of optimisations and improvements, including a motion blur slider on Sony’s new-gen console and even faster loading times...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Is a Free-to-Play Life Sim Starring Classic Characters on PS5, PS4
Early access coming soon
Well, this seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it? Disney Dreamlight Valley has just been announced, and it's a life-sim adventure game that lets you hang out with all your favourite characters. Oh, and it's free-to-play, releasing on every major platform, and lets you go fishing with Goofy. Just like indoor plumbing, this is...
News Virtua Tennis Star Tim Henman Returns for Matchpoint on PS5, PS4
Dropping just before the Wimbledon final
There’s a new tennis title rallying for your interest, and we hope with all our soul that it’s good. Matchpoint: Tennis Championships has a PlayStation 5 and PS4 release date: 7th July, 2022. That’s just at the very tail-end of Wimbledon, just prior to the finals weekend, so it couldn’t be better...
News Devil May Cry 5 Slashes Through 5 Million Sales
Definitely not Dismal
It's official: Devil May Cry 5 has been yet another modern blockbuster for Capcom. The excellent action title, which first launched for PlayStation 4 back in March 2019, has now topped 5 million sales worldwide. We assume that this figure includes sales of Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition, which released for PS5 roughly 20...
News Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Find out on PS5, PS4
TV show tie-in coming this year
Game show spin-offs have historically been pretty popular on consoles in the past, and they’re enjoying something of a renaissance right now, with the likes of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy already available on the PS Store. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is the next TV show to get a digital remake, and judging...
Stacked up
Are you currently a PS Plus and PS Now member? Have you stacked PS Plus for several years? Well, you’re about to receive the deal of a lifetime. As we know, subscribers to PS Now will automatically be upgraded to PS Plus Premium when it releases in the coming weeks. However, if you have multiple years of PS Plus paid up as well,...
Tuesday26th Apr 2022
Rumour PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for May 2022 Leaked Early
Own goal
Why wait for official word from Sony when Dealabs always gets the scoop? Yes, it appears the French retailer has done it once again — the PlayStation Plus games for May 2022 have seemingly been leaked ahead of the usual PS Blog reveal. What are we allegedly (but almost certainly) in for this time, then? According to Dealabls, the trio of...
News Ubisoft Shuts Down Online Servers for Dozens of Old Games
Including PS3 and PS4 titles
Ubisoft has announced the termination of online services for nearly a hundred of its older games. The publisher is clearly doing a bit of housekeeping, shutting down online multiplayer servers for software that's, let's be honest, well past its sell-by date. Among the list of 90 games are 40 that appear on PlayStation,...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Will Add New PS5, PS4 Games Every Month, Sony Confirms
A catalogue of up to 400 titles
Sony is busy sending out emails regarding the overhaul of PlayStation Plus. For the most part, the included information is nothing new — the email just goes over what the new tiers have to offer — but Sony does outright confirm that games will be added to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium on a monthly basis...
News Ghost of Tsushima Merch Now Being Sold in Actual Tsushima Island's Tourism Shop
Island life
As we've reported on numerous times, Ghost of Tsushima has proven to be very popular with the Japanese — to the point where key employees at developer Sucker Punch were made official ambassadors of the actual Tsushima island. This was after the open world title received all kinds of awards fro
News Beloved Classics Will Comprise PS Plus Premium Catalogue
Emphasis on beloved
Sony will not be tossing random retro releases on its priciest PS Plus Premium subscription tier! New correspondence from the company confirms that the 340 additional games added to the most expensive membership will comprise a “catalogue of beloved classic games” from the PS1, PS2, and PSP era. These will be available to...
News Scores of PS Now Games Being Scrubbed from the Service
Hardly knew you
We’re weeks away from a wholesale reboot of Sony’s subscription services, with PS Now effectively getting the chop. Existing members of said service will soon be upgraded to the new PS Plus Premium tier, which will become the Japanese giant’s best available tier moving forwards. Of course, with seismic impending change, PS Now...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Spiritcaller Cave
White Reed armour set location
Spiritcaller Cave is a location in the Mountaintops of the Giants in Elden Ring and the home of a Godskin Duo. This cave also contains
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Cave of the Forlorn
Golden Order Greatsword weapon location
Cave of the Forlorn is a location in the Consecrated Snowfield in Elden Ring and the home of the Misbegotten Crusader which drops the
News SEGA Delisting Classic Sonic the Hedgehog Games from PS Store
But only PS3 is affected
Much like Rockstar with the GTA Trilogy, SEGA is making the unsurprising move of delisting a bunch of classic Sonic the Hedgehog games from the PS Store – with the PlayStation 3 being the biggest victim. As of 20th May, 2022, it’ll remove the standalone versions of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the H
News Unannounced Remake Project Added to Naughty Dog Employee's Resume
Worst kept secret in the world
When you’re a studio as gigantic as Naughty Dog, something’s going to slip. Case in point: the online resume of QA tester Corey Hong references an “unannounced remake project”. Of course, we know exactly what that game is: The Last of Us. Despite being less than 10 years old, it’s been known for some time now...
News Sifu Shares Free Update Roadmap for 2022, Difficulty Options Coming Next Week
This is kung fu
Sifu developer SloClap has finally spilled the beans on its plans for 2022. Four major updates are locked in for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 brawler, offering difficulty settings, gameplay modifiers, a new arena mode, and more. The first of these four updates arrives next week, on the 3rd May. It brings the aforementioned...
Rumour PS5, PS4 Games Over $34 Must Have PS Plus Premium Two-Hour Trials
Some games required to provide a demo version
While most of the chatter surrounding the new PlayStation Plus tiers has been about the huge library of games (that we still know very little about), it should be remembered there are other benefits as well. One of these for PS Plus Premium subscribers is access to "time-limited game trials", and it...
News Shin Megami Spinoff Soul Hackers 2 Gets First Uncut Gameplay Footage
Got soul
Soul Hackers 2 came out of nowhere back in February, when it was announced for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, targeting August release dates. The Shin Megami Tensei spinoff is all about style, story, and slick turn based combat — but we've yet to really see the game in prolonged action. Fortunately, as picked up by Persona Central,...
News BBC Proms to Showcase Video Game Music for the First Time Ever This Summer
Sounds good to us
Video games have always contained excellent music, but up until relatively recently, it's not really been celebrated in the same way as other works. Outside of enthusiast circles, coverage of game soundtracks and scores has been rather slim. Fortunately, things have been trending upwards over the last year or two, and gaming music...
News Street Fighter's Blanka, Sakura Take on Fortnite
A new challenger approaches
A couple more Street Fighter characters are challenging Epic Games’ uber-popular Battle Royale to a brawl. Newcomers parachuting into Fortnite island include Blanka and Sakura – they’ll both be available within the release’s in-game Item Shop from 8PM ET on Thursday, 28th April. Blanka comes with a Rival Schools...
News Insomniac's Wizards Already Putting PS5 VRR to Work in Spider-Man, More
Plenty of optimisations for fancy TV owners
You’ll be able to apply the PlayStation 5’s fancy new Variable Refresh Rate technology to all of your new-gen games when it deploys later this week, but Insomniac Games has already pushed out patches for Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Ratchet & Clank:
News PS5 VRR Support Finally Coming This Week, Select Games Receiving Extra Optimisation
Next-gen is here
Variable Refresh Rate — VRR for short — has been a much-wanted feature for many PlayStation 5 users since the console's launch. The good news is that it's finally happening; Sony has announced that VRR support will arrive via a PS5 update this week. A handful of games will be updated specifically to take advantage of the...
Monday25th Apr 2022
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.13 Available Now, Adds Three New Cars and Track Layout
All the patch notes right here
After teasing it on social media, Polyphony Digital has now unveiled its latest update for Gran Turismo 7. This free content drop is being referred to as the April update, which suggests we'll be getting a handful of new bits and pieces each month for the foreseeable. Anyway, the update is available from today, 25th...
News Free-to-Play Kart Racer Disney Speedstorm Confirmed for PS5, PS4 This Summer
A dream is a wish your kart makes
PlayStation is a little underserved when it comes to kart racers, so the announcement of Disney Speedstorm a few months back was pretty exciting. At the time, the game was confirmed for "PC and consoles", but precisely which consoles was not known. Fortunately, developer Gameloft has clarified where the game is...
Mini Review LEGO Builder’s Journey (PS5) - Popular Mobile Game Turned Pleasing Console Puzzler
Another (LEGO) brick in the wall
Under ordinary circumstances, we wouldn’t blame you for hearing “mobile game” and immediately fleeing to the nearest forest, but this is one mobile-game-turned-console-title that’s worth your time. A puzzle game making the most out of everyone’s favorite plastic bricks, LEGO Builder’s Journey is a puzzle...
News March 2022 NPD: PS5 Stock Problems Put Sony in Last Place
But software is connecting with consumers
PlayStation 5’s stock woes appear to be getting worse, not better, with Sony’s new-gen system landing dead last in the latest NPD report. While main competitor Microsoft was able to break a March record, and Nintendo Switch continued to perform as consistently as ever, the PS5 finds itself floundering in...
News Borderlands 3 on PS5, PS4 Will Join the Crossplay Party Very Soon
Play with other platforms
If you play Borderlands 3 on PlayStation 5 or PS4, you're actually missing out on a feature all the other versions have — crossplay. Upon its launch in 2019, playing the looter shooter on PS4 (and later PS5) wouldn't match you up with players on other platforms. With the feature becoming increasingly common in notable...
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Seemingly Swinging onto PC in June
A leak of Epic proportions
Back when Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection was announced, it was confirmed simultaneously for both PlayStation 5 and PC. The remasters of the latest two adventures in the Naughty Dog series would see the debut of Uncharted on Steam and Epic Games Store, although no release date was nailed down at the time. Now, it...
News UK Sales Charts: Gran Turismo 7 Falls Behind While LEGO Star Wars' Reign Continues
Not a close race
The UK is really going crazy for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. While this chart only represents physical sales, it's clear that the game is doing the business for Warner Bros. right now. It's been in the number one spot for three weeks in a row, and with a quiet release schedule this week, we imagine it'll take a fourth win as...
News Unpacking Trophy List Suggests PS5, PS4 Release Coming Very Soon
Not much to unpack here
We've known that Unpacking is heading to PlayStation for a while now, but we never did get a concrete release date. The BAFTA-winning indie game is confirmed for PS5 and PS4, but developer Witch Beam stopped short of letting us know precisely when we get to check it out. While the date remains a mystery for now, the game's...
Video Apex Legends Officially Unveils Newcomer Newcastle
Keepin' it in the family
The new season of Apex Legends is steadily creeping up on us, and the wait just got all the more excruciating thanks to its first trailer. Respawn Entertainment has been building up the hype through a variety of in-game events and challenges, which are assuredly expanding its lore, with deeper character backstories and the...
Sunday24th Apr 2022
News Free Gran Turismo 7 Update Teased for PS5, PS4
Parking up next week
Polyphony Digital did an outstanding job updating GT Sport with new content for several years, and it looks like it’s ready to repeat said commitment with Gran Turismo 7. With the outstanding racer’s controversial in-game currency issues improved, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has taken to Twitter with his customary...
Saturday23rd Apr 2022
News PS Plus Members Will Have the Option to Upgrade to Extra, Premium
You'll only have to pay the difference
Sony has done such a poor job fleshing out the details of its new PS Plus tiers that this shouldn’t really be a headline, but we suppose it’s worth pointing out. With the new service set to launch on 23rd May in parts of Asia, the platform holder is beginning to send emails to some of its customers...
News Ubisoft Announces PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game Project Q, Not a Battle Royale and No NFTs
French publisher promises FUN
After a leak earlier this week – which, frankly, flew under the radar: a team shooter being in development at Ubisoft is hardly mind-blowing news – the French publisher has revealed Project Q, “a team battle arena letting players truly own the experience”. We understand all of those words, but we have no idea...
News PlayStation Makes Massive Sustainability Progress in Earth Day Update
For the planet
Sony, like many major companies, is making an effort to reduce the environmental impact of its products. Now, in the aftermath of this year’s Earth Day, the organisation has provided an update on its progress. As you’d expect, the firm has a long way to go in order to achieve its goal of having a zero environmental footprint by...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 423
All over the place
Ah, the weekend! There'll be no chocolate eggs this time — unless you were smart and saved some from last week — but there will be video games galore. At least, for all of us at Push Square Towers there will be. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm cheating on PlayStation this weekend to continue my playthrough of Earthbound, a game I...
Friday22nd Apr 2022
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Release Dates Shared By Sony
Different dates for different regions
Sony has updated its official blog post on the upcoming PlayStation Plus Extra and PlayStation Plus Premium tiers. When the new subscription options were first announced, they were given a vague June 2022 release window — but now we've got the dates that the overhauled service is targeting across various...
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 in May 2022 Do You Want?
When will PS Plus be announced?
What are the May 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the May 2022 PS Plus games be announced? We now know that new tiers for Sony's subscription service are right around the corner, launching in June worldwide, but that means there's one last traditional PS Plus update left. To be honest, not a lot will...
News The House of the Dead Remake Takes Aim at PS Move Patch
Reloaded
If you’re aiming to suffer like G did as authentically as possible, then know that the upcoming House of the Dead Remake is targeting post-release PS Move support. The game – a full ground-up recreation of SEGA’s arcade classic – will attempt to recreate that nostalgic lightgun feel by adding optional support for Sony’s...
News Marvel's Wolverine PS5 Motion Capture May Be Underway
The stage is set
Fans think Insomniac Games may be gearing up to start shooting Marvel’s Wolverine motion capture, and it doesn’t appear to be a stretch. Mike Yosh, a lead animator at the Burbank developer whose resume confirms he’s working on the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive, took a photograph of a motion capture stage with the caption:...
Video How Telltale Nailed The Walking Dead's Opening Scene
A quiet start to the apocalypse
Telltale’s The Walking Dead is 10 years old this week (welp!) and we’ve been reminiscing on its fantastic post-apocalyptic story. Within a span of just five episodes, players around the world came to love the wholesome father/daughter relationship between survivors Lee and Clementine. There are a lot of memorable...
Saturday23rd Apr 2022
Poll What Do You Expect from Retro PlayStation Games on PS5, PS4?
Save states? Rewind? Trophies?
There was unexpected excitement during this desperately dull April earlier today when a bunch of classic Syphon Filter games were rated for release on the PlayStation 5 and PS4 in South Korea. The releases – expanding to pretty much every entry in the series, aside from its PS2 outing Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain...
Friday22nd Apr 2022
News Syphon Filter Games Rated, Likely for PS Plus Premium
1, 2, Dark Mirror, and Logan's Shadow
Many Syphon Filter games have been rated for release in Korea, likely in preparation for the launch of PS Plus Premium in June. Reported by Gematsu, PS1 titles Syphon Filter and
News Sonic's Stupid DLC Practices Sliced Apart by Devolver Digital's Trek to Yomi
A cut above
SEGA really dropped the ball earlier this week when it officially announced Sonic Origins. The remastered collection should be cause for celebration — it sounds like a great way to experience Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuck
News Sony Is Finally Bringing Cloud Streaming to More European Regions with PS Plus Premium Launch
Better late than never
Sony has revealed that it'll be bringing its cloud streaming services to additional regions across Europe. Previously, PlayStation Now was unavailable in various countries, but with the launch of the overhauled PS Plus in June, the following regions are being added to the list: Bulgaria Croatia Czech...
Poll When Do You Think God of War Ragnarok Will Release?
The end is nigh
Earlier this week, God of War (2018) celebrated its fourth anniversary. Some fans thought that the occasion would warrant a fresh look at the game's upcoming sequel, God of War Ragnarok, but developer Sony Santa Monica Studio burst the potential hype bubble. It said that it simply isn't ready to share news on Ragnarok just yet, but...
News Dying Light 2 Sells Five Million in First Month, Content Reveal Next Week
Includes community requested features
Techland has announced Dying Light 2 sold five million copies in its first month of availability across all platforms. The game came out on 4th February 2022, so it's now been out for close to three months. As a result, overall sales are more than likely much higher now. The publisher also revealed the original...
News Classic JRPG Fans Should Keep an Eye on Chained Echoes, Journeying to PS4 This Year
Echoes of the past
Chained Echoes, an upcoming turn based RPG for PlayStation 4, seems well worth keeping an eye on if you're a fan of classic Japanese RPGs. The title boasts some lovely looking sprite work, as well as a seemingly slick battle system — it's even got big bloody mechs that you can pilot. The game's due to release at some point in...
News SEGA Genesis FPS Zero Tolerance Makes An Unexpected Comeback on PS4
And you can grab a physical version, too
First-person shooter games weren’t all that common on the SEGA Genesis for obvious reasons, but 1994 title Zero Tolerance was remarkable for that reason. The game, alongside Duke Nukem 3D, was one of the very few FPS games available on the classic console – and it’s making a comeback on the PlayStation...
News Guilty Gear Strive's New Story Mode Arrives Next Week
Hey there Delilah
Guilty Gear Strive is wrapping up its first season of updates with an additional story mode, which will release on the 29th April as part of the game's season pass. The new cinematic adventure focuses on the characters who didn't feature in the main narrative, showing events from their perspective. Interestingly, 'Another Story'...
News Two Point Campus Goes Full Hogwarts with Wizardry Course on PS5, PS4
It's a kind of magic
Two Point Campus might have been pushed back to August, but the game is no less exciting a prospect. We know from the team's previous game that it knows how to deliver a smartly designed and wonderfully silly management sim, and that's evident in this new trailer for the university-based follow-up. It reveals one of the courses...
News Rocket League Ditches the Ball for Combative Knockout Bash Event
Ballsy
Arguably the most important part of the Rocket League experience is its ball – after all, those little remote-controlled cars have very little to do unless it’s guiding a giant sphere into an enormous net. Knockout Bash, a new in-game event launching from 27th April through 10th May, is especially bold, then: there is no ball at all. The...
Thursday21st Apr 2022
News The House of the Dead Remake Coming to PS4, Out Next Week
Costs £22.49/$24.99
First spotted on the PlayStation Store backend prior to its Nintendo Switch release, The House of the Dead: Remake is now confirmed for a PS4 release. It'll launch next week on 28th April 2022, and costs £22.49/$24.99. The shooter only launched for Nintendo's hybrid console a few weeks ago, so this multi-platform port has been...
News God of War Ragnarok Still 'Coming This Year', Says Dev
Animation director comments
God of War Ragnarok is still "coming this year", according to animation director Bruno Velazquez. In a response to fans on Twitter, the comment comes after Cory Barlog issued an update yesterday to say the game is not ready to be shown just yet. This raised concerns for some PlayStation 5, PS4 players that the sequel
News EA Sports F1 22 Races onto PS5, PS4 in July
"Biggest shake-up for over a decade"
EA Sports has just announced F1 22, the latest officially licensed Formula One racer from Codemasters. Launching on 1st July, 2022, this new title will reflect the big changes to the motorsport for this season, touted as the "biggest shake-up for over a decade." You can check out the teaser trailer above. The...
Mini Review Ganryu 2 (PS4) - A Brutal Tribute to Retro Side-Scrolling Action
Die by the sword
Ganryu 2 is an often brutally tough side-scrolling action title — the kind of game that harkens back to a simpler time when we'd be willing to smash our head off the hardest of challenges over and over again because we didn't know any better. And in that sense, this is a truly faithful sequel to the original Ganryu, which released...
News Leaked Skate 4 Pre-Alpha Footage Offers a Very Early Glimpse at Gameplay
Back to the old grind
We've all been asking for a return to EA's Skate series for years, and the publisher finally answered the call in 2020. Tentatively called Skate 4, the upcoming new game from developer Full Circle is in full production right now, and a new clip circulating online gives us a vague idea of how things are progressing. A short...
News Tales from the Borderlands Sequel Announced, Spins a New Yarn in 2022
Tale as old as time
In case you didn't know, PAX East is happening right now over in the United States, so we're a little detached over on the other side of the pond. Any announcements that might occur feel a little out of nowhere until we remember what's going down. Case in point: news of a brand new Tales from the Borderlands has just been...
News It Takes Two Movie Officially Underway at Amazon, and The Rock Is Involved Too
What's he cooking this time
It Takes Two, the hit co-op action game from EA and Hazelight Studios, is being turned into a movie. That's according to a new report from Variety, which states that several production studios are now involved in the project. Seven Bucks Productions, co-founded by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Dany Garcia, is onboard, as...
News Klonoa Remasters Leap to PS5, PS4 in July with New Gameplay Features
Difficulty options, "co-op", and more
Bandai Namco has confirmed that the awkwardly titled Klonoa: Phantasy Reverie Series will release on the 9th July for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. It'll be available both physically and digitally in Europe, but those in North America will have to settle for digital only. The remastered collection, which...
News Sonic Mania Maker Confirms Work on PS5, PS4 Compilation Sonic Origins
All in the head cannon
Sonic Origins’ various versions and permutations may be more dizzying than Sonic Adventure’s unwieldy camera, but there’s good news for Blue Blur fanboys: Headcannon has confirmed it’s been recruited for the project. Many of you will recognise the team for its work on Sonic Mania, although it has a long history with...
News Outriders Worldslayer Expands the Looter Shooter in June, Paid Upgrade on PS5, PS4
New campaign, gear, and endgame
Square Enix's looter shooter Outriders is being treated to a huge expansion named Worldslayer that introduces a new campaign, tons of new gear, a level cap increase, and more endgame content on 30th June 2022. This content will be delivered as a paid upgrade for current PlayStation 5, PS4 owners, while new players can...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Smashes Franchise Sales Records
Biggest launch of any LEGO game
The force is clearly strong with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. The game is a great reimagining of the full run of movies, and it's clearly resonating with fans. Publisher WB Games has issued a new press release, stating the game has been immensely successful thus far when it comes to sales. In fact, the title's...
News Kao the Kangaroo Is Hopping onto PS5, PS4 on 27th May
It's pronounced K-O, by the way
If you've been hankering for a PlayStation 2-style mascot platformer, Kao the Kangaroo looks to fill that niche pretty handily. This reboot, announced at the start of this year, brings back the charming marsupial and his signature boxing gloves in an all-news adventure. While it might not trouble the biggest names in...
News Godzilla, King Kong Stomp to Call of Duty: Warzone in May
Kaiju of Duty
Forget the metaverse – it’s all about the monsterverse now! Call of Duty: Warzone is gearing up for a new event, and they didn’t teach you this one during history class: Godzilla and King Kong are coming to duke it out on Caldera. The trailer is completely cinematic so don’t expect to glean too much out of it, but we’re...
News Mutant Football League 2 Snaps Necks from the Line of Scrimmage on PS5, PS4
There will be blood
A sequel to Digital Dreams’ Mutant Football League – itself an homage to SEGA Genesis cult classic Mutant League Football – is suiting up on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The release, an arcade adaptation of American football with bribed officials and cartoon violence, will expand on the original with more mutants and game modes,...
News Sequel to Acclaimed VR Survival Game The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Snatches First Footage
Undead good
We’re pretty confident the sequel to acclaimed survival game The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners will be playable on PSVR2, but full clarity first: that’s not confirmed yet. The title – which was announced a few weeks ago – was confirmed for Meta Quest 2 during a showcase earlier today, with no other platforms mentioned. This...
Wednesday20th Apr 2022
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.12 Is Out Now, Full Patch Notes Revealed
Focuses on fixing glitches
Another week, another Horizon Forbidden West update. Patch 1.12 is available to download now on both PlayStation 5 and PS4, weighing in at exactly 895.7MB. This one focuses very heavily on fixing glitches and getting rid of bugs, so if you've encountered one during your playthrough, there's a decent chance it'll be gone...
News God of War Ragnarok 'Not Ready to Share' as Dev Gives Update on PS5, PS4 Sequel
Patience, boy
As you may already know, God of War (2018) is celebrating its fourth anniversary today (the 20th April at the time of writing). Some fans thought that we might get a meaty update on the sequel, God of War Ragnarok, as part of the celebrations — but it ain't happening. Simply put, developer Sony Santa Monica Studio says that the game...
News Sonic Origins Spins to PS5, PS4 in June with Multiple Pricey Editions
Lord of the Rings
Update: A little more clarification on the contents of the pre-order packs and Digital Deluxe Edition for Sonic Origins have emerged courtesy of the game's Japanese website. Firstly, the Mirror Mode can be unlocked through gameplay, so you get early access if you pre-order. The coins, too, are for use in the Vault. The extra songs...
News Sony Experimenting with Ads in Free-to-Play PS5, PS4 Games
Kiss my ads
Advertising is relatively rare in video games, outside the obvious inclusions like hoardings in sports titles and crossovers like the kind you see in Fortnite. But it appears Sony is cooking up technology to add a unified advertising system to free-to-play games, perhaps similar to what you see in many mobile releases right now...
News First Tiny Tina's Wonderlands DLC Out Tomorrow
The Mirror of Mystery arrives
The first of four Tiny Tina's Wonderlands DLCs arrives on PlayStation 5 and PS4 tomorrow, titled Coiled Captors. All of them are themed around the Mirror of Mystery, with this first expansion delivering a replayable dungeon featuring an ever-evolving final boss fight. Chums, as the boss is called, takes on four forms...
News First-Person PSVR2 QB Sim NFL Pro Era Puts the Ball in Your Hands
Hail mary
You’ve spent years complaining about your favourite franchise’s starting quarterback on social media, but have you got what it takes to lead your team down the field with the game on the line? That’s what NFL Pro Era seeks to determine, an upcoming quarterback sim officially licensed by the National Football League, and coming to...
Poll As God of War Turns Four, What Would You Rate It Today?
Kratos makes a wish
Today marks the fourth anniversary of PlayStation 4 classic God of War — happy birthday to Kratos, Atreus, and co! We imagine the father and son are currently blowing out some candles and wishing for their battle with Thor to hurry up. It has been quite the wait, but that showdown will finally take place in this year's God of...
News New PC Software Lets You Update the DualSense Controller Without a PS5
Console no longer required to keep pad up to date
The DualSense controller for PlayStation 5 is an excellent pad used in conjunction with the current gen console, but it's supported on PC as well. You'll obviously get the best experience using the pad with its staple hardware, but if you play a lot on your computer, the DualSense is a solid option...
News New Saints Row Customisation Showcase Is Crazy In-Depth
Character, vehicles, weapons, the lot
Yes, there is total character creation and customisation in the new Saints Row, and yes, it seems to be even more in-depth than it was in previous games (which is saying quite a lot). The upcoming sandbox just got a fresh trailer that takes you through all of the ways that you can shape your own boss, and it...
News Shadowrun Trilogy Brings Classic Cyberpunk Role-Playing to PS5, PS4 in June
Out of the shadows
The rumours were true: Shadowrun Trilogy will be making key dialogue decisions this summer, on the 21st June for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The collection includes three remastered titles: Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall - Director's Cut, and Shadowrun Hong Kong - Extended Edition. All three games are highly...
News Sony Pictures Announces Ghostbusters VR, But No Word on PSVR2
They slimed us
Sony Pictures just closed out a Meta Quest livestream with the reveal of Ghostbusters VR, developed by Fracked creator nDreams – but there’s currently no word of the game coming to PSVR2. The game – which was introduced by Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg himself – was revealed with a cinematic trailer, so is likely still...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gameplay Video Is Turtley Tubular
Beat-'em-up looking brilliant
TMNT fans are being treated rather well this year. Not only are we getting all the classic arcade hits with the Cowabunga Collection, we all get to play a brand new beat-'em-up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. The latter of these just got an 11-minute gameplay video over on IGN, and it's looking...
News Digimon Survive Release Date Finally Confirmed for July
A day later in the West
Update: Bandai Namco has confirmed that Digimon Survive will launch on the 29th July here in the West. Finally! Producer Kazumasa Habu shares the good news in a short video update, which we've embedded below. <products id="18486"> Original Story: Long, long, long awaited RPG Digimon Survive finally has a release...
News Rogue One Characters Turn to LEGO in The Skywalker Saga
New packs available now on PS Store
Characters from one of the best Star Wars films of the modern era are now available in LEGO form as the likes of Jyn Erso, Bodhi Rook, and Cassian Andor are available to buy as a character pack for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Priced at £2.49/$2.99, they're joined by K-2SO, Chirrut Îmwe, Baze Malbus, and...
News Sonic Origins PS Store Listing Confirms New Animations, Unlockables, More
Confirmed for both PS5 and PS4
Sonic Origins hasn't so much leaked as it has spilled all over the floor. A listing for the retro compilation is now available to view on the Australian PlayStation Store, going into more detail on what the game contains. Firstly, the listing confirms the collection is heading to PS5 and PS4, with both versions...
News Rhythm Sprout Combines Music and Vegetables on PS5, PS4 Soon
Oh, and you fight against sweets
How many rhythm action games featuring talking veggies can you name? Soon, you'll be able to add Rhythm Sprout to that overcrowded sub-genre, coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 sometime this year. Published by tinyBuild, this game looks to be a very simple rhythm game, simultaneously telling a story about a...
Tuesday19th Apr 2022
News Elden Ring's Platinum Trophy Stat Is Shockingly High
Rise, Tarnished
Elden Ring has been out for around two months now, and everyone knows that it's a rather difficult game. The action RPG is generally considered to be more "approachable" than its Souls-like predecessors thanks to its open world design — but as bedraggled editor Sammy Barker will tell you, From Software's latest does not shy away...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Gelmir Hero's Grave
Bloodhound Knight armour set location
Gelmir Hero's Grave is a location at Mt. Gelmir in Elden Ring and the dwelling place of Red Wolf of the Champion. This grave also contains
News Elden Ring Patch 1.04 Out Now, Get the Patch Notes Here
New elements! Balance changes! Bug Fixes!
The next big update for Elden Ring is available to download now for PlayStation 5 and PS4, weighing in at 1.025GB. It contains a few new elements for the game, makes some sweeping balance changes, and then cleans up a long list of bugs. For example, the camera auto-rotate function can now be toggled on or...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West, GT7 Surge with New PS5 Stock
Both on the final podium
A new wave of PS5 stock last week lent significant sales boosts to Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 in the UK. A 163 per cent increase in boxed purchases pushed the Polyphony Digital racer up the grid into second, and Horizon Forbidden West climbed up into third. Neither could topple
News Jane Foster Is the Next Playable Superhero in Marvel's Avengers
Brings some love and thunder
Jane Foster has been revealed as the next playable superhero for Marvel's Avengers. She'll be part of update 2.5, which is planned for launch at an unconfirmed date past May 2022. Of course, the superhero closed yesterday's reveal trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, so there's some marketing synergy going on here...
Wednesday20th Apr 2022
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Spring Content Plans Include an Armoury with Loadouts
Plus more River Raids
Ubisoft has elaborated a bit on its plans for Assassin's Creed Valhalla over the rest of spring. Earlier this week, Valhalla received a new update (you can read the full patch notes here) that added fresh Mastery Challenges and rewards, as well as support for the upcoming festival event. But as alluded, there's more coming in...
Tuesday19th Apr 2022
New Valkyrie armour set up for grabs
Assassin's Creed Valhalla keeps the content coming with its latest update, patch 1.051. It's available to download now on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, weighing in at around 3GB. The headline act here is the addition of 'Mastery Challenge Pack 2', which brings a suite of new combat challenges to Valhalla's...
News Uncharted Creator Amy Hennig Working On a New Star Wars Game
Skydance New Media announces new project
Amy Hennig, president of game studio Skydance New Media, has announced she and her team are working on a brand new Star Wars title. According to the blog post on the official Star Wars website, the game will be a "narrative-driven action-adventure game featuring an original story in the Star Wars galaxy."...
Rumour Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio Reboots Among SEGA's Super Game Plans
But they might not be exactly what you want
SEGA is sitting on a mountain of beloved gaming franchises and IPs, and it feels like the Japanese publisher is doing almost nothing with them. Aside from Sonic, Yakuza, and Persona — and Total War for the PC crew — it's relatively rare to see the company utilise its treasure trove of beloved games...
News Arcadegeddon Reminds You It Exists with Full PS5, PS4 Release This July
'geddon out of early access
We'd forgive you for forgetting all about Arcadegeddon, IllFonic's colourful third-person shooter that hit early access on PlayStation 5 last year. While we've not heard much at all about the game since, we remember having a good time with it back when it arrived in its unfinished state. Now, the developer is preparing...
News Streets of Rage Movie in the Works, Written by John Wick Creator
More SEGA on the silver screen
It's not just Sonic the Hedgehog that SEGA wants to branch out to the movie business. According to a new report from Deadline, the publisher's beloved beat-'em-up series, Streets of Rage, is also up for adaptation. Yes, we'll be seeing Axel, Blaze, and many other fan favourites handing out vigilante justice on the...
News Portal Co-Writer 'Would Love to' Make Portal 3
Your move, Gabe
Anyone who has played Portal and Portal 2 will know how special those games are, and will almost unanimously be in favour of a third entry in the first-person puzzle series. Of course, Valve being Valve, it feels rather unlikely that we'll see a new adventure within the confines of Aperture Science anytime soon, but that's not to say...
Monday18th Apr 2022
News Sonic Origins Age Rating and Artwork Suggest It's Almost Ready to Roll
Ratings and key art and leaks, oh my
Update: Since the below story about Sonic Origins' age rating was published, key artwork for the game has leaked via PlayStation Network. It seems the digital store is being prepped for the retro collection's arrival. This suggests a couple of things. Firstly, Sonic Origins is indeed heading to PlayStation, if...
Video Is Live Service Really the Way Forward for PlayStation?
Are things always better with friends?
Sony has always prided itself as a harbourer of high quality single player experiences. Anyone that is even remotely familiar with the word 'PlayStation' will know about the titles synonymous with it, such as The Last Of Us, God of War, and Ghost of Tsushima. However, Sony's reputation as a single-player...
News Pretty Puzzler LEGO Builder's Journey Ventures to PS5, PS4
Blocky
Scrappy seconds aren’t necessarily a bad thing – especially when it comes to the delightful puzzler LEGO Builder’s Journey. First released in 2019 as part of Apple Arcade, the brick-‘em-up has been doing the rounds, releasing on PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with PlayStation owners pondering when they’ll be next. Well, a PS Store...
Sunday17th Apr 2022
Mini Review Road 96 (PS5) - Political Trek Gets Our Vote
My way or the highway
At the height of an intense, fictional presidential election, Road 96 is about both escape and discovery. Procedurally generated scenarios dictate your objective to leave the country by crossing its northern border, but the characters you meet along the way make those journeys fruitful ones. While repetition does start to creep...
Saturday16th Apr 2022
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 7
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 7 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 422
Easter egg special
For all those of you who are celebrating, we hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend with plenty of chocolate eggs. If you're not celebrating, then no worries: we still hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend with plenty of chocolate eggs. Enjoy! Sammy Barker, Editor: My interest in Elden Ring was ever so slightly waning, but...
Friday15th Apr 2022
Hands On eFootball PS5, PS4 Feels Better Than FIFA 22 After Major Update
But is still a glorified demo
You’re not going to believe this but eFootball feels better than FIFA 22 after its latest update. Konami’s disastrous soccer sim was the butt of all jokes when it launched last year, with turgid gameplay and some hilarious graphical glitches. But the publisher released its long overdue v1.0 patch thi
Poll What's Your PS5, PS4 Game of the Year So Far?
Share your choice
As we reach the Easter bank holiday weekend, it's time to take stock of the year so far. In terms of PlayStation 5 and PS4 releases, it's been electric. Exclusive games have lit up our game playing time, and so too have a number of third-party releases. As a result, it's possible to be in a position where you already have a Game of...
News Kojima Productions Not Being Bought by Sony, Says Hideo Kojima
Will remain "an independent studio"
Yesterday's online speculation of Sony potentially buying Kojima Productions picked up enough attention overnight that Hideo Kojima himself felt the need to comment on the rumours. On Twitter, the Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator put a
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Version Not in 'Development Hell', Says Developer
Following delay without a new date
The native PlayStation 5 version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been delayed as development is moved in-house, but that's not a sign the project is in "development hell", according to CD Projekt RED. Speaking during the company's latest financial earnings call, a studio representative wished to quell any fears...
News No More Heroes 3 Touches Down on PS5, PS4 This Year
Higher resolution, faster framerate
One-time Nintendo Switch exclusive No More Heroes 3 will (Travis) Touchdown on PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year. The game – originally released for Nintendo’s hybrid hardware last year – will boast improved HD visuals (expect 4K on PS5), as well as faster framerates and loading times. It promises to be...
Thursday14th Apr 2022
Mini Review Lake (PS5) - Mail Sim Stuck Between First and Second Class
Still better than Hermes
Death Stranding may not be considered the instigator of a new genre just yet, but the earnest mailing simulators roll on. Lake, from developer Gamious, is a much more grounded attempt at replicating the career path. There are the usual letters and parcels to deliver, and you interact with actual humans instead of holograms...
News Ghost of Tsushima Dev Is Moving on After Two Years of Updates
Ghosting
Ghost of Tsushima developer Sucker Punch seems to be moving on from its open world epic following close to two years of post-launch support. The game's latest update, patch 2.18, released early this week, adjusting various aspects of the title's dedicated co-op multiplayer mode, Legends. It also included a couple of minor tweaks to the...
Mini Review Nobody Saves the World (PS5) - Fun, Unique Premise Shines Through the Cracks
Spoiler: Somebody does, in fact, save the world
Esteemed readers of Push Square, we present to you the first game review produced entirely through random generation. Quench. Sycamore. Lithe admonishment. Right, done. Seven out of 10. Hang on, that wasn't very satisfying, was it? See, that's the issue with anything randomly generated — it's about...
News Death Stranding Added to PlayStation Studios Banner, Probably Isn't What It Looks Like
Acquisition speculation continues
Rumours have been flying around about new acquisitions for PlayStation for a while now, including the potential purchase of Kojima Productions. Hideo Kojima's independent studio developed Death Stranding, a PlayStation console exclusive on PS4 and, with the Director's Cut, PS5 as well. Fast-forward to now, and an...
News FIFA 22 Update Removes Russian Teams, Stadiums, Kits, Custom Items on PS5, PS4
Out now
Update: This FIFA 22 patch is available to download now on both PS5 and PS4. Original Story: The next big update for FIFA 22 — Title Update #9 — will remove Russian teams and stadiums from the game, following on from the real world actions of football's governing bodies, which saw Russian teams suspended from all European competitions...
News The Witcher 3 Sales Top 40 Million, Cyberpunk 2077 Passes 18 Million
CD Projekt Red reports ridiculous figures
CD Projekt Red's latest financial call has revealed some impressive sales numbers for its two biggest games. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which first released in 2015, has surpassed a frankly staggering 40 million sales, making it one of the most commercially successful role-playing games ever made. Sales...
News Big Saints Row Showcase Set for Next Week
Focus on character creation
And here we were, just thinking that it's about time we saw more of the new Saints Row! The upcoming sandbox title will show off its supposedly in-depth customisation system next week, on the 20th April. Said showcase will go live on both YouTube and Twitch. Often absurd character customisation has always been a staple...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Expansion Aiming for 2023 Release, Details Dropping Later This Year
Back to Night City
Expansions for Cyberpunk 2077 were announced even before the game launched back in 2020 — but we still don't know what they're going to be about. The good news is that CD Projekt Red says we're getting details later this year. The bad news is that the first expansion isn't coming out until 2023. This release window was...
News Samurai Bringer Is a Rogue-Lite Action Game with Serious PS1 Vibes
Coming to PS4 soon
We'll be perfectly honest — we weren't expecting a whole lot from the above trailer for Samurai Bringer, an upcoming rogue-lite action RPG for PlayStation 4. However, the game has won us over with old-school charm and what looks to be some neat gameplay. You play as Susanoo, a deity from Japanese mythology, who has had his...
News Fueled Up Takes the Overcooked Formula to Space for Co-Op Ship Recovery on PS4
It is rocket science, actually
Overcooked has quite a lot to answer for — it's become a surprisingly big influence, with many co-op focused titles aiming to recapture the magic of Ghost Town Games' chaotic cooking game. The latest of these is Fueled Up, a sci-fi co-op experience just announced for PlayStation 4. Instead of testing your culinary...
News Quality Mobile Game South of the Circle Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Port coming soon
South of the Circle, a game first released to overwhelmingly positive reviews on mobile phones, has been confirmed for a release on PlayStation 5 and PS4 in the near future. From the conveniently named developer State of Play, the game is described as an "emotional narrative experience exploring the relationship between Peter and...
News Hit PS Plus Game Deep Rock Galactic Gets Second Season Next Month
Vast majority of it's free
Alongside Fall Guys and Rocket League, the mining game Deep Rock Galactic should probably be considered one of the biggest hits to come out of PlayStation Plus. Over
News Change Time and Choices in Eternal Threads, Out on PS4 Next Month
Manipulate a seven-day timeline
Publisher Secret Mode might be the new kid on the block, but the first game it's putting out from Cosmonaut Studios is an intriguing one. Announced with a PlayStation 4 release on 19th May 2022, Eternal Threads is all about manipulating time and changing the actions of characters in order to save them from a house...
News Bon Appétit! Chef Life Brings the French Bistro Experience to PS5, PS4
Il est délicieux
If you’ve ever eaten at a traditional French bistro, then you’ll know the food hits different. Whether it’s something as simple as French onion soup or a selection of pastries for pudding, the flavours are frankly out of this world. Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator will give you the opportunity to run your own gastronomic...
Wednesday13th Apr 2022
News New PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
What does version 22.01-05.02.00 do?
Nothing like the midweek, is there? Hump day, some call it. Most would call it Wednesday. We usually refer to it here at Push Square as the-day-where-nothing-usually-happens. Well, today, that trend is well and truly bucked, because Sony has just dropped a fresh PlayStation 5 firmware update on us, like a scoop...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Sainted Hero's Grave
Leyndell Soldier Ashes location
Sainted Hero's Grave is a location in the Altus Plateau in Elden Ring that contains the Ancient Hero of Zamor. This tunnel also houses a couple S
News PS4 Firmware Update 9.51 Available to Download Now
Get your patch notes here
You wait around all day for a firmware update to arrive, then two come along at once. PlayStation 5 has just received a brand new update, and at nearly the exact same time, Sony has put out a new system software version for PS4 as well. Taking the console's firmware to version 9.51, what does this one do? As you might've...
News Sony Updating PS Plus Policies After Auto-Renewal Investigation
Reminders for cancelling the subscription
Sony has agreed to update its policies surrounding the current PlayStation Plus service to better aid active members in cancelling their subscription if they're not actively using it. This is the result of an investigation from the UK Competition and Markets Authority into auto-renewal processes, with...
News PS Store Spring Sale Refresh Adds 500+ PS5, PS4 Deals
WWE! Kena! Babylon's Fall?
Just as promised, this year's PlayStation Store spring sale has received a small makeover with a fresh selection of price drops on PS5, PS4 games. That still spells out over 500 deals across the two platforms, with the new discounts sticking around until midnight on 28th April 2022. Let's take a look at the best deals the...
News PS Plus Deal Devastates Oddworld: Soulstorm Developer
Negative effect
As platform holders intensify the importance of subscription services, Oddworld Inhabitants bigwig Lorne Lanning has described his company’s PS Plus deal as “devastating”. The industry veteran – whose company launched Oddworld: Soulstorm into Sony’s sub on the PS5 – was speaking candidly as part of an Xbox podcast, and...
News Hello Games' Next Project Is Sounding Super Ambitious
Not a sequel to No Man's Sky, though
No Man's Sky is an absolutely bonkers game in terms of scope, and that's before you realise it comes from a tiny development studio based in Guildford. Hello Games has always been a small team, but moving from Joe Danger to a simulated, procedurally generated galaxy filled with 18 quintillion fully explorable...
News New Mass Effect 'Now Early in Development', BioWare Confirms
Follow the Shepard
The next Mass Effect game was announced back in December 2020, but we've seen nothing of it since that initial teaser trailer (aside from some vague concept art). We've always assumed that the new instalment is years away from release — and wording in BioWare's latest blog post backs that up. The arti
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Version Delayed as CDPR Moves Development In-House
Looks like rain
Previously set to release at some point this summer, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition — more commonly referred to as The Witcher 3 PS5 version around these parts — has been delayed. No new release window has been given, but developer CD Projekt Red does confirm that the title is now being handled by an in-house team,...
News The 19th Huge No Man's Sky Update Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Outlaws across the galaxy
If you ever need an example of what fantastic post-launch support looks like, just marvel at what Hello Games has done with No Man's Sky. Ridiculed at launch, here we are reporting on its 19th big update since release back in 2016. 19th! It has been a redemption arc worth remembering, and today's free Outlaws expansion is...
News Mini Gran Turismo 7 Patch Sends Out Invites to Buy World Class Cars
From Bugatti, Ferrari, and more
After downloading today's PlayStation 5 firmware update, you are likely to also pull a small Gran Turismo 7 patch if you own the game. Weighing in at just 312.5MB, it makes only two fixes: one to make sure music plays at the start and end of races, and the other is all about Brand Central. Invitations to buy cars at...
News Steelrising Delays Its Mechanical Revolution on PS5 to September
Steel yourself
Action RPG Steelrising now has a confirmed release date on PlayStation 5 — although technically, it's also been delayed. The Spiders-developed title was previously aiming for June, but it's been pushed back a bit to the 8th September. Certainly not a significant delay, but it does mean that the already dry June-July release schedule...
News GrimGrimoire OnceMore Remasters the Gorgeous PS2 Strategy Game for PS4
Read it again
Perhaps one of Vanillaware's lesser known games, GrimGrimoire is making a return this July. The beautifully illustrated strategy titles first launched for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2007, and now it's being remastered for PS4 — but only in Japan for the time being. The charmingly named GrimGrimoire OnceMore will feature a...
News Synth Riders Announces New Content With Lindsey Stirling Song Pack
And yes, there is a new experience
It’s no secret this scribe loves Synth Riders around these parts, with its incredible gameplay and a steady supply of new content. And Kluge Interactive has announced the latest batch of content for its excellent PlayStation VR rhythm title, adding a new song pack featuring the tunes of wildly popular violinist...
News Avoid Paper Cuts in PS5, PS4's Horror Game Paper Cut Mansion
Rogue-lite horror out in 2022
Here's a new contender for our newly republished Best Horror Games on PS5 list: Paper Cut Mansion. Announced for PlayStation 5 and PS4 with a tentative release window of 2022, the game comes from the Liverpool based Space Lizard Studio. It's a rogue-lite and horror mashup where you'll have to overcome scenarios designed...
News Ghost of Tsushima Movie Finds Screenwriter in Takashi Doscher
The crew grows on upcoming adaptation
PlayStation Productions is in full swing following the success of the Uncharted movie, with work on The Last of Us' HBO series well underway. However, it doesn't just stop with these two franchises — the next Sony game being adapted for the screen is Ghost of Tsushima. Announced last year, it appears the team...
Tuesday12th Apr 2022
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: How to Help the Jelly Bean Counter Win the Contest
Exactly 731 Trophy guide
How do you help the Jelly Bean Counter win the contest in Life Is Strange: True Colors? This challenge takes place towards the start of Chapter 4 and unlocks the Exactly 731 Trophy once completed. In this Life Is Strange: True Col
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: How to Find and Play the Student's Lost Song
Earworm Squasher Trophy guide
How do you find and play the Student's lost song in Life Is Strange: True Colors? This task is located at the very start of Chapter 3 and unlocks the Earworm Squasher Trophy once completed. In this Life Is Strange: True Color
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: Chapter 1 - All Memory Collectibles Locations
Emotional Enthusiast Trophy guide
Where do you find all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 1 of Life Is Strange: True Colors? The beginning of the game sees Alex arrive in Haven, where she meets her brother Gabe and friend Ryan before settling into her new apartment. There are 5 Memory Collectibles to collect throughout the chapter. As part of our
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: Chapter 2 - All Memory Collectibles Locations
Amatuer Archaeophile Trophy guide
Where do you find all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 2 of Life Is Strange: True Colors? Following the shocking events of the first chapter's finale, Alex ventures further out into Haven in search of answers. There are 5 Memory Collectibles to collect throughout the chapter. As part of our Life Is Strange: True...
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: How to Help the Birdwatcher Find Her Bird
Bird Spotting Trophy guide
How do you help the birdwatcher find her bird in Life Is Strange: True Colors? This particular challenge is encountered during Chapter 2 and unlocks the Bird Spotting Trophy once completed. In this Life Is Strange: True Colors g
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Life Is Strange: True Colors resource
Life Is Strange: True Colors is the third mainline entry in the adventure series from publisher Square Enix. We rated the game a 6/10 in our Life Is Strange: True Colors PS5 review, describing it as a game that "falls short despite everything it has going for it". The developer at the helm this...
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: Chapter 3 - All Memory Collectibles Locations
Memory Collector Trophy guide
Where do you find all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 3 of Life Is Strange: True Colors? Alex takes part in a LARP alongside Ethan while also investigating Diane and her connection to Typhon. There are 5 Memory Collectibles to collect throughout the chapter. As part of our Life Is Strange: True
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: Chapter 4 - All Memory Collectibles Locations
Emotional Archeologist Trophy guide
Where are all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 4 of Life Is Strange: True Colors? Alex encounters some bumps in the road after performing at a festival alongside Steph. There are 5 Memory Collectibles to collect throughout the chapter. As part of our Life Is Strange: True Colors guide, we're going to reveal th
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: Chapter 5 - All Memory Collectibles Locations
Emotional Unearthing Trophy guide
Where are all Memory Collectibles in Chapter 5 of Life Is Strange: True Colors? Alex takes a trip down memory lane for the game's finale. There are 5 Memory Collectibles to collect throughout the chapter. As part of our Life Is Strange: True Colors guide, we're going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in...
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: How to Help the Hoodie Guy Find His Dog
Found Dog! Trophy guide
How do you help the Hoodie Guy find his dog in Life Is Strange: True Colors? This challenge is located in Chapter 2, and unlocks the Found Dog! Trophy once completed. In this Life Is Strange: True Colors guide, we're going to reveal how to help the Hoodie Guy find his dog. Be sure to refer to our
Guide Life Is Strange: True Colors: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all Trophies in Life Is Strange: True Colors
In this Life Is Strange: True Colors Trophy roadmap, we're going to reveal how to get the Platinum Trophy in the latest adventure title from Deck Nine Games, Life Is Strange: True Colors. In this Life Is Strange: True Colors guide, we're going to reveal all the Trophies alongside their...
News By the Way, Elden Ring's Speedrun Record Is Now Less Than 7 Minutes
Distortion2 strikes again
Update: Since this story went live earlier today, Distortion2 has beaten his record once again, reducing the length of time to just six minutes and 59 seconds. We've embedded this new world record above. To offer some clarification: this is an unrestricted, Any% category speedrun, meaning participants can use any glitches...
News PS5 Action RPG Steelrising Sharpens Up with 5 Minutes of Gameplay
Rage for the machine
Steelrising has been drawing the eyes of action RPG fans for roughly two years now, and with the PlayStation 5 title due out this summer, it's about time that we saw some raw gameplay footage. Fortunately, courtesy of Game Informer, that's exactly what we have to gawk at today. The game's rather unique setting and style is...
Wednesday13th Apr 2022
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Sealed Tunnel
Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing [2] location
Sealed Tunnel is a location in Leyndell, Royal Capital in Elden Ring that houses the Onyx Lord and leads to the Div
Tuesday12th Apr 2022
News Suikoden Successor Shares Early Taste in PS5, PS4 Prequel Out in May
Hundred Heroes prequel less than a month out
10th May 2022 is the date to note in the diaries of Suikoden fans as the prequel to the franchise's spiritual successor hits PlayStation 5 and PS4. Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, which is the prequel to Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, arrives on the aforementioned date for £12.99/$14.99. This is said to...
News Kingdom Hearts 4 Graphics Better at Release, Using Unreal Engine 5
Lighting and detail quality much better
Kingdom Hearts IV will reportedly feature much better visuals, including improved lighting and general detail, whenever it actually comes out. Reported by Japanese outlet Famitsu (via VGC), the game's announcement tr
News Semi-Open World Action Game Hell is Us Gets Weird on PS5 in 2023
Hellp
Regular readers will know that we're not huge fans of CG trailers, but we'll make an exception for Hell is Us. This newly announced action title goes for an intriguingly weird tone in its debut teaser, which features strange hollowed-out human bodies and a cloaked figure with a big glowing sword. Going by the press release, it sounds like...
News Crash Trilogy, Tony Hawk Remake Dev Now Officially Merged with Blizzard
Caught in the storm
Vicarious Visions, the clearly talented development team behind Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, is now officially a part of Blizzard Entertainment. This merger was announced over a year ago — not long before we learned that Vicarious Visions would be developing Diablo 2 Resurrected. So
First Impressions Bugsnax: The Isle of Bigsnax Serves a Delicious Second Helping on PS5, PS4
One more bite
For a game that revolves around yummy snack foods that come to life, Bugsnax is somewhat of an acquired taste. When this unusual adventure game launched in 2020 on both the brand new PlayStation 5 and PS4, many had it down as a meme game to be played ironically, if at all. As it turns out, the game is a highly enjoyable, if quirky,...
News Capcom Fighting Collection Rolls Back the Years with Bonus Bundle
No pre-orders on PS Store, though
Capcom Fighting Collection launches 24th June, 2022 on the PlayStation 4 – but curiously, unlike rival platforms, there’ll be no digital pre-orders on the PS Store. This means fans will need to purchase the package within an undefined “launch window” in order to be eligible for bonus content – including an...
News Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Inserts Coins on PS4 This Year
Quarter circle
Capcom is compiling another collection of coin-op classics, in the awkwardly named Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium for the PlayStation 4. This contemporary compendium of quarter guzzlers previously leaked in Korea, but has since been confirmed by the Japanese publisher. Like its predecessor, Capcom Arcade Stadium, it’ll include a total of...
Wednesday13th Apr 2022
News Weird West Gets Free Content Updates, Community Events
Zombie takeover
It may not look like that sort of game, but it's been announced Weird West will be treated to some free content updates and community events in the coming months. The first is an event called The Plague, with a content pack, Nimpossible Mode, the Caged Ones event, and mods to follow. The roadmap then confirms there'll be even "more...
Tuesday12th Apr 2022
News 2018 Crossover Fighter BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle Gets Rollback Netcode Update This Week
Better late than never
Arc System Works' crusade to improve the longevity of its fighting games continues this week with an update to BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle. The team-based brawler released close to four whole years ago in June 2018 for PlayStation 4, and was reasonably well received. Anyway, Cross Tag Battle's getting rollback netcode on the...
Monday11th Apr 2022
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Auriza Hero's Grave
Crucible Feather Talisman location
Auriza Hero's Grave is a location in Leyndell, Royal Capital in Elden Ring and the home of dual Crucible Knights. This grave is a smorgasbord that contains a unique
News The Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumours Return Following Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmation
Tantalusing
Right, we need to talk about Final Fantasy IX Remake again, because the rumours have well and truly returned. This supposed remake first popped up in the now infamous Nvidia leak, which outed loads of potential video game projects. Just after the leak happened in September of last year, Nvidia came out and confirme
News Watch Dogs Tokyo Brings Ubisoft's Sandbox Series to the World of Manga
Tokyo revengers
In a move that we certainly didn't see coming, Watch Dogs is getting its own manga spinoff. Titled Watch Dogs Tokyo, the manga will debut on the 12th April, but only in Japan for now. It's being illustrated by Syuhei Kamo, whose previous work includes Gangsta: Cursed. Seiichi Shirato is handling the writing side of things. Ubisoft...
News Sony Invests a Further $1 Billion into Fortnite Maker Epic Games
Funding for the metaverse
Sony has invested another $1 billion into Fortnite developer Epic Games in order to deepen its relationship with the firm "in the metaverse field". This increases the funding provided by the PlayStation 5 manufacturer to a total of $1.45 billion, as Sony made two other payments of $250 million in July 2020 and then
News Post-Apocalypse JRPG Metal Max Xeno Reborn Rolls Out on PS4 This Summer
Think tanks
Quirky Japanese RPG Metal Max Xeno Reborn now has a release date on PlayStation 4. The post-apocalyptic title offers something quite a bit different, boasting vehicle-based combat that combines turn based rules with real-time movement. You can catch a glimpse of the action in the gameplay trailer embedded above. Anyway, Reborn's out on...
Deal Get Great Discounts on Top PS5 Games at Amazon UK
Returnal, Spider-Man, Sackboy, and more!
If you're in the mood for a new PlayStation 5 game or three, now would be a fantastic time to browse the latest deals available on Amazon UK. A number of the console's biggest games have been significantly discounted this morning, giving you the chance to fill out your library and save some pennies in the...
News Classic RPG Collection Shadowrun Trilogy Spotted on PlayStation Servers
From the shadows
Assets for Shadowrun Trilogy have been discovered on PlayStation Network servers, as leaked through Reddit. The collection, which includes Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall - Director's Cut, and Shadowrun Hong Kong - Extended Edition, was officially announced for Nintendo Switch last year (due to arrive in 2022), but it's...
News UK Sales Charts: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Sales Are Impressive, Most Impressive
Never tell me the odds
The LEGO games have always done rather well when it comes to retail sales, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has proven no different. This latest entry in the brick-filled franchise debuts in the number one spot on the UK's weekly boxed games chart. In terms of which format is most popular, it's actually the PlayStation 5...
News Sonic the Hedgehog 2's Opening Weekend the Biggest of Any Video Game Movie Ever
$71 million at US box office
While the critical reception to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is clearly very mixed, it seems cinema-goers have shown up in droves to support the Paramount Pictures sequel. The film made its debut this past weekend in the United States, where it took $71 million at the box office. This is the biggest opening weekend for a movie...
News Classic Games Including PS1 Curiously Expiring on PS3, PS Vita
Seems to be a bug
It looks like Sony has yet another bug to plug. Fans returning to the PS1 Classic re-release of Chrono Cross on PS3 and PS Vita this week – presumably propelled by the recent PS4 re-release – have discovered that a PlayStation Network bug is rendering the legendary RPG unplayable. And it’s not an isolated incident: while...
Sunday10th Apr 2022
News Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Reassures Fans That Expansions Are in the Works
Plus more updates
There's been quite a bit of speculation surrounding the future of Cyberpunk 2077 following the release of update 1.5 back in February. That game-changing patch launched alongside the infinitely improved PlayStation 5 version of 2077, b
News Kingdom Hearts 4 Revealed, No Date or Platforms Given
Magic in the making
Kingdom Hearts 4 has been announced as part of the series' 20th-anniversary celebration. No platforms are confirmed and neither is a possible release date. The trailer ends with the phrase "magic in the making", suggesting the title is still quite a ways off. The announcement comes at the end of the trailer embedded above, which...
News Could the Shenmue 4 Dream Still Be Alive?
Hints and teases happening
Shenmue 3 was a strange game in hindsight. While this author was rather enamoured with its commitment to the legendary series’ plodding pacing, there’s no doubt that it failed to meaningfully move the franchise’s narrative forward – a bizarre decision, considering just how long we waited to play the threequel...
Saturday9th Apr 2022
News Chrono Cross Remaster's Shocking Frame Rate Issues Lead to 'Worse Performance Than PS1'
The Digital Foundry analysis is in
We were hoping that Digital Foundry would take a look at Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition, because as we explained in our damning review of the new PlayStation 4 remaster, the performance issues that plague this re-release simply aren't acceptable. In its latest video analysis, Digital Foundry pretty...
Video How to Change PS5 Cover Plates
Gaming with an extra dash of colour
How do you change PS5 cover plates? The PlayStation 5 is certainly a head turner with its rather out-there design. However, more often than not it's the contrasting black and white colour scheme that rubs players the wrong way the most. Whether it's messing with your feng shui or you just didn’t like a giant...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 421
Maniacs
It's been an incredibly slow week compared to the last one, even if the promise of major PlayStation announcements never really occurred. The release schedule has also calmed to a crawl, but we'll always have our backlogs to turn to. Sammy Barker, Editor: I remembered recently that, despite enjoying what I played of it, I never got more...
Friday8th Apr 2022
Guide All PS Plus Collection Games on PS5
Every PlayStation Plus Collection game
Which games are in the PS Plus Collection on PS5? The PlayStation Plus Collection is a benefit for PS Plus members with a PS5. It means that PS5 users will be able to download and play a selection of classic PS4 titles at no extra cost. So, what games are in PS Plus Collection? As part of our
Guide Sonic the Hedgehog 2: Is There a Post Credits Scene?
Should you stay past the credits?
Is there a post credits scene in the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie? It's fairly common these days for blockbusters to hide an extra scene part way through the end credits, forcing theatre-goers to stay glued to their seats for a few extra minutes — just in case. In this quick guide, we're going to tell you whether...
Saturday9th Apr 2022
Review MLB The Show 22 (PS5) - Baseball Sim Plays Great But Doesn't Do Enough
Diamond in the rough
For those who’ve spent the past year embedded in MLB The Show 21’s bullpen, Sony San Diego Studio’s slight but specific improvements in MLB The Show 22 will be welcome. This is an annual instalment where one of its headline tweaks includes adjustments to trade logic, preventing teams from swapping their star players for...
Friday8th Apr 2022
News Returnal Team Hopeful PS Plus Extra Members Will 'Dare to Try It'
Fond of subscription services
Returnal's managing director Ilari Kuittinen hopes PS Plus Extra members will "dare to try" the game when it's rolled out to subscribers as part of the service's big relaunch in June. Speaking to Eurogamer after the
Poll Do Remakes of Old Games Get You Excited?
Back to the future
Earlier this week, Remedy announced that it was remaking the first two Max Payne games. It's early days, but it's the kind of announcement that gets fans of the original titles dreaming of what could be. Indeed, remaking classic games is something that's becoming more and more common as our nostalgia for bygone console generations...
Movie Review Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Confident Sequel Speeds Past the Original
Spin to win
Nobody was expecting much from Sonic's first live-action flick, but against all odds, it's an inoffensive, entertaining family film that captures the heart of the franchise. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the sensibly named sequel, builds upon the original's successes to deliver something rather rare in Hollywood: a follow-up that's actually...
Rumour New Need for Speed Is Current-Gen Only, Leaving PS4 in the Dust
Reportedly no longer cross-gen
Did you forget a new Need for Speed is on the way? We wouldn't blame you; it was confirmed to be in development in June 2020, with only the briefest of glimpses at EA Play Live. We've heard next to nothing since — save for some super early leaked footage — but it's apparently heading our way towards the end of this...
News The Quarry's Movie Mode Lets You Beat the Game without Pressing a Button
Sit back with Movie Mode
Until Dawn studio Supermassive Games loves to blur the lines between games, interactive movies, and just straight up films with its titles, and its next experience The Quarry appears to go one step further. Selectable from the main menu is Movie Mode, which as the name would imply, allows you to sit back and watch the game...
News Cult of the Lamb Gameplay Combines Dungeon Crawling and Base Building on PS5, PS4
Baa-ram-ewe
Cult of the Lamb has looked very intriguing since its Gamescom debut last year, and we're super curious to check it out when it arrives on PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year. In the meantime, though, Game Informer has an exclusive gameplay video, showing off about 17 minutes of the cartoonish title while also firing questions at...
News Here's Why Returnal Won BAFTAs for Music and Audio Design
New video highlights Ascension's music tech
In case you missed it, Returnal cleaned up at the recent BAFTA Games Awards. Selene might be trapped in an ever-repeating hell, but at least her struggle has earned developer Housemarque a total of four golden masks. The awards include Best Performance in a Leading Role (thanks to Jane Perry), Best Game,...
News Lost in Random's Even and the Queen Join Sackboy: A Big Adventure as Free Costumes
Time to get Even
Sackboy: A Big Adventure's ongoing quest to throw in as many free DLC outfits as humanly possible continues today with the arrival of two more. While most of the extra costumes for the ragdoll mascot have come from Sony's first-party games, the latest duo hails from EA Originals' quirky adventure game, Lost in Random. Even, the...
News Lillymo Games Cooking Up Perils of Baking Remake for PS5, PS4
Eat-'em-up
Perils of Baking, the gastronomic platformer from Lillymo Games – a one-man team at the time – is getting a fully-fledged remake inspired by the 16-bit era of Super Nintendo and SEGA Mega Drive classics. Predictably renamed Super Perils of Baking, the throwback outing has been effectively remade for Sony’s current crop of consoles...
News UNO PS4 Receives Assassin's Creed Valhalla DLC, Because Why Not
Play UNO like vikings
There's actually a surprisingly clear link between UNO players and vikings. The venn diagram between the two seemingly disparate groups shows that they have a commonality in "People who yell a lot". It's no wonder, then, that Ubisoft's digital version of the card game now has Assassin's Creed Valhalla DLC. As revealed in the...
News MLB The Show 22 Supercharging Players As Baseball Season Begins
Power play
With the Major League Baseball season officially underway, Sony San Diego Studio has something original for MLB The Show 22 up its sleeve. Rather than leave its basic, Live Series cards to rot, it’s dreamed up a new initiative for Diamond Dynasty: Supercharged Players. Basically, throughout the season, the developer will be keeping a...
News Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Plants Itself on PS4 This Summer
A new chapter
Released last year on Nintendo Switch and PC, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is coming to PlayStation 4 this summer. The relaxing farming title received reasonably positive reviews on the aforementioned platforms, with our pals over at Nintendo Life giving it a 6/10. It got pinged for frame rate issues and long load times on...
Thursday7th Apr 2022
PS Store Sales Charts Gran Turismo 7 Laps Elden Ring in Europe as Horizon Falls Off a Cliff
Stranger of Paradise also struggles
The PlayStation Store download charts for March 2022 are in, and as per usual, they make for an interesting read. Given its immense popularity, it's no surprise to see Elden Ring still hanging about the top spots. The open world action RPG retained its crown in North America, but it was actually overtaken by Gran...
News Max Payne 1 and 2 Remakes Coming to PS5
In partnership with Rockstar Games
Remedy has announced it will be remaking PlayStation 2 classics Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne for PlayStation 5 in partnership with Rockstar Games. The two remakes will be shipped as a single product, with the project currently in the "concept development stage". Remedy will use its proprietary...
News Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.11 Available Now, Increases Rewards and Credit Cap
Here are the full patch notes
Towards the end of March, Polyphony Digital promised some major changes to Gran Turismo 7's in-game economy to better balance out rewards. The first of these updates was promised for April, and the latest patch — version 1.11 — is now available for PlayStation 5 and PS4. So, what's changed? Well, looking through...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Trademarked by Square Enix
Let us cling together
Is Square Enix on the cusp of announcing a new Tactics Ogre game? Maybe a remaster or remake? It's possible, going by this newly publicised trademark for 'Tactics Ogre: Reborn' in Japan. Stone cold strategy RPG classic Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together originally released for SNES in 1995. It was later ported to the first...
Friday8th Apr 2022
News Sci-Fi PS5 Exclusive Returnal Sweeps the BAFTAs, Wins Best Game
Finland will party tonight
We couldn’t help feeling that Housemarque got robbed a little bit at The Game Awards last year, so it’s good to see the Finnish studio finally receive the recognition it deserves at the BAFTAs. At a glitzy event in London overnight, the freshly minted PlayStation Studio took home the gongs for Audio Achievement, best...
Thursday7th Apr 2022
News PS5, PS4 Cat-'Em-Up Stray Rated in Korea, Release Date Could Finally Be Coming Soon
Cat's more like it
The wait for Stray continues, but a new rating in South Korea suggests that release date news could finally be coming our way. The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 cyberpunk-styled adventure game, in which you play as a cat, first caught everyone's attention when it was announced in 2020. Since then, meaningful news on Stray has...
News The West's Already Huge Wait for the New Trails Games Just Got Even More Painful
First details on Kuro no Kiseki II are here
We're very thankful that, over the last decade or so, Japanese companies have finally grown accustomed to releasing their games outside of Japan in a timely manner. Publishers like SEGA are actually going all-in on worldwide release dates, which is a massive step in the right direction when you consider...
Rumour A New Ghost Recon Game That Isn't Frontline Is in Development
Ain't afraid of new Ghost
Apparently, Ubisoft has a new Ghost Recon game in development — a game that isn't Ghost Recon Frontline. This is according to a report from Kotaku, which cites anonymous sources. Supposedly, this new project is codenamed 'OVER', and it was part of the big Nvidia leak that happened back in Septembe
Wednesday6th Apr 2022
News Astro's Playroom PS5 Update Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Play time
Yes, that's right — a new update has been released for Astro's Playroom, the brilliant PlayStation 5 pack-in title. It's available to download and install now, taking the game to version 01.700.000. In case you were wondering, this patch comes almost a full year since the previous update to the game. So, what does this new update do?...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.11 Out Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Another one
Blimey, Guerrilla Games is really powering through these patch numbers. Just a few days after deploying the last update for Horizon Forbidden West, the Dutch studio has issued another one, bringing the game up to version 1.11. Weighing in at 1.133GB, it's explained this patch is actually versions 1.10 and 1.11 both at once. As such, the...
Video What's Going on with The Last of Us 2's PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Mode?
Forget Part 3, where's Factions 2?
The Last Of Us Factions was one of the biggest multiplayer surprises to ever grace the PlayStation platform. The fact that you can still easily find filled servers on PS4 a full eight years after the The Last of Us Remastered launched on the PS4 is a testament to its unique fusion of traditional multiplayer and...
News The Witcher Dev Wants to Make Something Extraordinary with Unreal Engine 5
New engine, new Witcher
As part of Epic Games' recent Unreal Engine 5 showcase, The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red spoke on the subject of working with the technically impressive game-building software. Just in case you don't already know, the Polish company is using Unreal Engine 5 to make the next Witcher title, which was...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Auriza Side Tomb
Perfumer's Cookbook [3] location
Auriza Side Tomb is a location in the Leyndell, Royal Capital in Elden Ring and the location of a Grave Warden Duelist. This cave also contains materials for
News No Plans for Chrono Cross Sequel or New Chrono Game, Says Square Enix
Time will tell
Square Enix's unexpected revival of Chrono Cross — through Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition — has had fans of the PlayStation JRPG wondering whether the company is attempting to gauge modern interest in the property. After all, remasters can be an effective way to test the waters — especially since their development is...
Thursday7th Apr 2022
Mini Review Slipstream (PS4) - OutRun 2022 Makes a Real Splash Wave
More than a Passing Breeze
Back in the mid-1980s, video game veteran Yu Suzuki went on a short sabbatical around Europe, researching the exotic backdrops for stylish arcade smash, OutRun. Almost three decades later, the series’ distinctive blue skies and sparkling oceans have become something of a racing sub-genre; much like WipEout, there’s a...
Wednesday6th Apr 2022
News The Ascent Update Actually Disables Cross-Play Between PS5 and PS4
For additional testing purposes
The Ascent stormed onto PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 last month, and we rather liked it in our 7/10 review. Playing alone, the cyberpunk shooter can be a blast if you're into its grimy world and upgrade-driven action, but it's perhaps best enjoyed with a friend or two. As we've come to expect of co-op enabled,...
News Messy PES Successor eFootball Finally Updated on PS5, PS4 This Month
Dream team
Manchester United still promotes Konami’s soccer simulation travesty eFootball at Old Trafford, which perhaps says a lot about the state of the formerly great club. Unlike the north-western Premier League team, however, eFootball is at least about to get a bit better. The aforementioned Japanese publisher has announced that v1.00 will...
News The First Summer Gaming Showcase Has Been Announced
THQ Nordic takes the stage
Publisher THQ Nordic is asking everyone to "save the date" of 12th August 2022 as it becomes the first in a likely long list of companies to announce a gaming showcase for the coming summer months. A press release notes we should expect "several, brand new games" to be revealed in new genres, covering both original IP and...
News Dying Light 2 Getting New Game+ at the End of This Month
Plus more fixes
Techland will patch a New Game+ mode into Dying Light 2 at the end of April as part of the game's third update. Details as to what will carry over haven't been shared, but it's assumed your gear, skills, and level will all be accessible from the start of a second playthrough. Also included in the patch will be "many fixes" for single...
News Lucky's Tale, the VR Original, Comes to PSVR This Week
Trophies appear online
Lucky's Tale, the original virtual reality platformer, is heading to PlayStation VR very soon indeed. Not to be confused with New Super Lucky's Tale, which is a non-VR follow-up that launched on PS4 a couple of years ago, the VR title arrives on Sony's headset tomorrow, 7th April 2022. Almost no fanfare has been made about...
News Unfortunately, Ubisoft Isn't Also Abandoning NFTs
"Future drops coming with other games"
Ubisoft might be scrapping Ghost Recon: Breakpoint support moving forward, but that doesn't mean its criticised NFT initiative is dying with it. The French publisher has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that NFTs will still be part of future games. The full statement reads: "Stay tuned for more update
Rumour Ubisoft's Making a Hero Shooter Battle Royale Codenamed Pathfinder
Here we are again
Ubisoft's at it again! The French publisher is reportedly developing a new battle royale game, possibly codenamed Pathfinder. This is according to industry tipster Tom Henderson, who writes that gameplay will be team-based, with groups attempting to reach the middle of the map in order to fight a big AI boss. The premise sounds...
Random The Witcher Cookbook Will Give You a Taste of the Continent's Cuisine
Geralt of Ravioli
Geralt doesn't spend all his time just slaying monsters and taking baths, you know. Sometimes he has to sate his own appetite, feed the growling beast within, stop the rumbly in his tumbly. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt obviously has its share of culinary delights throughout the journey, and soon, you'll be able to taste those dishes...
News Uni Degrees Delayed as Two Point Campus Is Pushed Back to August
More time for optimisation needed
You'll need to wait a while longer to achieve your digital university degree as Two Point Campus has been delayed to 9th August 2022. Confirmed in a "developer vision" video that you can catch above, the comedic uni builder was scheduled to launch next month for PlayStation 5 and PS4. This is so developer Two Point...
Tuesday5th Apr 2022
The worst timeline
For some, Chrono Cross is a classic PlayStation-era RPG, and it's nice to see it being revived all these years later. While we wouldn't say that it's remembered anywhere near as fondly as Final Fantasy VII through IX, or its predecessor, the legendary Chrono Trigger, it's still a title steeped in PS1 charm — from its carefully...
News PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for April 2022 Are Available to Download Now
Play your cards right
Sony's PlayStation Plus service is continuing its monthly streak of offering decent PS5 and PS4 titles for subscribers to download this April. Replacing March 2022's selection are Hood: Outlaws & Legends (PS5, PS4), Slay the Spire (PS4), and SpongeBob SquarePants: Ba
Reminder New Fall Guys PS4 Version Available Starting Today, Required to Continue Playing
No charge, progress carries over
If you're still enjoying Fall Guys on PlayStation 4, you'll want to know about this. Announced a few weeks ago, Mediatonic informed its player base that the PS4 launcher for the game — the application you select on your menu to boot it up — would be replaced with a new one. Well, that day has arrived. A new...
News PSVR2 Games, Haven Studio All Using Unreal Engine 5
Engine available to all developers today
Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 is being made available to all developers starting today, but as part of a presentation from the publisher, it's been confirmed that PlayStation VR2 titles and the new IP from Haven Studios will also be running on the new engine. It's not disclosed what PSVR2 games will be running...
News Sniper Elite 5 Goes Gold Ahead of May Release Date
Good aim
Developer Rebellion has announced that Sniper Elite 5 has gone gold, meaning that it's ready to ship. The third-person shooter was only announced back in December, so it's been a pretty quick turnaround, with the game set to release on the 26th May. It's carrying out its mission on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Sniper Elite 5...
News Ubisoft Officially Ends Support for Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Off to the Frontline
Following on from around two years of post-launch support, Ubisoft is saying goodbye Ghost Recon Breakpoint. It's announced that no further updates are happening, although the game's servers will be kept online for the foreseeable future. Ubisoft did dramatically improve Breakpoint after the game was met with a lot of criticism...
News New Tomb Raider Game Confirmed, Uses Unreal Engine 5
That's a Lara polygons
As part of Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 event, modern Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that a new game is now in development. And, well...that's about it. We don't have a title, any key art, or even a crappy teaser trailer. All we know is that it's being built using Unreal Engine 5, so it should look pretty...
News The House of the Dead Remake Spotted for PS4
RELOAD
Classic arcade shooter The House of the Dead is getting a remake — but only on Nintendo Switch. At least, that's the official word. The remake was announced roughly one whole year ago, and it's set to release in just a few days, on the 7th April. But in a surprise twist, it looks like the remake could also be shuffling to PlayStation 4. As...
News The Quarry Looks Like a Proper Until Dawn Successor in 30 Minutes of Gameplay
Particularly impressive visuals
Hot on the heels of its official unveiling a few weeks back, The Quarry from Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games has shared an unedited 30-minute slice of gameplay taken from the game's prologue. The lengthy clip introduces Laura and Max, who eventually bump into Travis in a creepy house. What really impresses is...
News Trek to Yomi Slashes to PS5, PS4 in May, Gets 15 Minutes of Gameplay
The final trek
If you've been waiting on extended gameplay footage for samurai slasher Trek to Yomi, then today's your lucky day. Devolver Digital has posted a whole 15 minutes of uncut footage, and the title continues to impress — even if it does look a bit janky at times. We imagine that the proof will be in the pudding. Trek to Yomi also has a...
News EA Play Members Treated to an Indie Gem This Month
Lost in Random joins the service
Lost in Random from developer Zoink Games is being rolled into EA Play on 14th April 2022, giving current subscribers access to the PlayStation 5, PS4 title. The full game will be playable as long as you remain an active member. Previously of Fe and Ghost Giant fame, this latest experience out of Zoink Games revolves...
News Govern Peeps in Sci-Fi City Builder Before We Leave, Out Now on PS5, PS4
20% launch discount on PS Store
Before We Leave, a new sci-fi city builder from Worms publisher Team 17, is available now on the PlayStation Store for both PS5 and PS4. With six different biomes to explore, it will be your job to take control of Peeps (survivors of a global disaster) and help them rebuild civilisation, expand to new shores, and...
News Made in Abyss Uncovers an Action RPG Adaptation on PS4 This Autumn
Sinking feeling
Highly rated manga and anime property Made in Abyss is getting a video game adaptation later this year on PlayStation 4. Published by Spike Chunsoft and due to release at some point in the Autumn, Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness is described as an action RPG — although the above trailer doesn't give much away in...
Monday4th Apr 2022
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Patrick's Socks Locations
Where to find all hidden socks
Where are all of Patrick's socks in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated guide, we'll reveal the location of every one of Patrick's lost socks. It wouldn't be a 3D platformer without a whole bunch of stu
How to turn on all the power towers
How do you do the spinning towers of power puzzle in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you make all the towers face in and turn on? As part of our extensive SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated guide, we're going to talk you through this somewhat confusing...
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Golden Spatula Locations
Where to find all golden spatulas
Where are all of the golden spatulas in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated guide, we'll reveal the location of every single golden spatula. The main thing you're looking for in Spon
Where to find everything in the game and more
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is a PlayStation 4 remake of the beloved PS2 platformer. The fan favourite has been brought back on PS4, and it remains a fun and colourful game, earning a 7/10 in our SpongeBob Rehydrated review. In this SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini...
All golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and steering wheels in Downtown Bikini Bottom
Where are all Downtown Bikini Bottom collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and steering wheels in Downtown Bikini Bottom? As part of our
Guide MLB The Show 22: How to Hit the Ball Better
Make the most of your at bats and score more home runs
How do you hit the ball better in MLB The Show 22? Hitting the ball effectively is the most important technique in baseball, as you'll struggle to score runs if you can't put the ball in play. It's obviously worth remembering that even the best players in the world struggle to hit the ball, and...
Guide MLB The Show 22: Best Ballplayer Loadouts and Perks
The best Archetypes and Perks for your Ballplayer
What are the best Ballplayer Loadouts and perks in MLB The Show 22? This year's release allows you to create multiple Ballplayers, which can be used in Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty. You can tailor your
Guide MLB The Show 22: How to Improve Your Ballplayer in Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty
Increase your Ballplayer's ratings and performance
How do you improve your Ballplayer in Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 22? The Ballplayer format introduced in MLB The Show 21 has been upgraded in Sony San Diego Studio's baseball simulation this year, allowing you to create multiple different players for use in Road to the Show...
News Savvy PS5, PS4 Users Stocking Up on PS Now Subs to Convert into PS Plus Premium
Money-saving loophole
Shrewd PlayStation 5 and PS4 owners are currently stocking up on PS Now memberships to save significant cash when the service is rolled into PS Plus in June 2022. PS Now subscribers will be automatically upgraded
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: Fastest Way to Farm Shiny Objects
Best method for farming shiny objects
What's the fastest way to get shiny objects in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated guide, we're going to tell you the best method for farming shiny objects. SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Biki
Your ultimate MLB The Show 22 handbook
MLB The Show 22 is the latest baseball simulation by PlayStation Studios developer Sony San Diego Studio, inspired and influenced by the 2022 season of Major League Baseball, which will run from 7th April, 2022 through 5th October, 2022. The game is available on the PlayStation 5 and PS4, in addition to the...
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Jellyfish Fields Collectibles
All golden spatulas and Patrick's socks in Jellyfish Fields
Where are all Jellyfish Fields collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas and Patrick's socks in Jellyfish Fields? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrate
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Goo Lagoon Collectibles
All golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and children in Goo Lagoon
Where are all Goo Lagoon collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and balloon children in Goo Lagoon? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battl
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Rock Bottom Collectibles
All golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and artwork in Rock Bottom
Where are all Rock Bottom collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and artwork paintings in Rock Bottom? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated g
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Bikini Bottom Collectibles
All golden spatulas, golden underwear, and Patrick's socks in Bikini Bottom
Where are all Bikini Bottom collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas, golden underwear, and Patrick's socks in Bikini Bottom? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Biki
News PS Now Members Get Four More PS4 Games This Month
Outer Wilds! Werewolf! More!
Active PlayStation Now subscribers can look forward to playing Outer Wilds, WRC 10, Journey to the Savage Planet, and Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Earthblood as part of the service's April 2022 update. The PS4 titles will be playable through the service by the end of tomorr
How to get all Trophies in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated
In this SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated Trophy roadmap, we're going to tell you how to get the Platinum Trophy in this remake of the beloved PS2 title. As part of our main SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated guide,...
Guide MLB The Show 22: How to Earn Stubs without Spending Real Money
Maximise your income in Diamond Dynasty and beyond
How do you earn Stubs without spending real money in MLB The Show 22? Stubs are a universal currency used to purchase MLB Players, Perks, Equipment, Sponsorships, and much more in Sony San Diego Studio's baseball simulation. Stubs can also be used to purchase The Show Packs from The Show Shop in
Guide MLB The Show 22: Programs Explained and How to Progress Them
Maximise your rewards in MLB The Show 22
What are Programs and how do you progress them in MLB The Show 22? The best way to think of Programs is that they are similar to Battle Passes you find in titles like Fortnite and Apex Legends. As you achieve different tiers in each Program, you'll unlock rewards, like The Show Packs and
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Sand Mountain Collectibles
All golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and snowmen in Sand Mountain
Where are all Sand Mountain collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and snowmen in Sand Mountain? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battle
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Altus Tunnel
Crystalian boss location
Altus Tunnel is a location in the Altus Plateau in Elden Ring and the home of a dual Crystalian boss. This tunnel al
News Horizon Forbidden West's 1.09 Patch Makes Looting So Much Better
Skip the animation
100 per cent completion fixes and performance boosts headlined last week's update for Horizon Forbidden West, which is fairly understandable. However, it means the best thing about patch 1.09 isn't getting the praise it really deserves. In fact, the change wasn't even mentioned in the patch notes! If you dive into the game's opt
Review LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS5) - The Best LEGO Game in Years, This Is
Plastic fantastic
TT Games released the original LEGO Star Wars in 2005, completely changing the studio's direction such was its popularity. Since then we've had countless brickified movie tie-ins, but a few years have passed since one of these family-friendly platformers has graced PlayStation. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is finally here to...
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All SpongeBob's Dream Collectibles
All golden spatulas and Patrick's socks in SpongeBob's Dream
Where are all SpongeBob's Dream collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas and Patrick's socks in SpongeBob's Dream? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydr
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Kelp Forest Collectibles
All golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and lost campers in Kelp Forest
Where are all Kelp Forest collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and lost campers in Kelp Forest? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePants Ba
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Mermalair Collectibles
All golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and security switches in Mermalair
Where are all Mermalair collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and security switches in Mermalair? As part of our SpongeBob SquarePant
All golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and cannons in Flying Dutchman's Graveyard
Where are all Flying Dutchman's Graveyard collectibles in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find all golden spatulas, Patrick's socks, and snowmen in Flying Dutchman's Graveyard? As part of our
Guide SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated: All Golden Underwear Locations
Where to find all golden underwear
Where is all the golden underwear in SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated? How do you find every golden underwear? As part of our SpongeBob Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated guide, we'll tell you the location of every golden underwear item. SpongeBob's underwear doubles up as his health in...
Tuesday5th Apr 2022
News All the Big Names Will Be on Revamped PS Plus, You'll Just Have to Imagine Which
99% of lineup still a secret
Sony made the bold move of announcing a revamped PS Plus subscription last week – and just six of the purported 740 titles that’ll be part of it. Speaking in the aftermath of another mind-boggling move from the manufacturer, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has promised that “all the big names” will pad out the...
Monday4th Apr 2022
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Seethewater Cave
Mushroom armour set location
Seethewater Cave is a location at Mt. Gelmir in Elden Ring and the home of twin Kindreds of Rot. This tunnel also contains crafting items
Guide MLB The Show 22: How to Win at Conquest
Steal territories, attack your rivals, and win rewards
How do you win at Conquest in MLB The Show 22? Conquest is one of Diamond Dynasty's flagship single player modes, and it works a little like the board game RISK, where you must conquer territories in order to increase the size of your fanbase and defeat rival teams. There are many Conquest maps...
News SnowRunner Delivers a PS5 Version Next Month, Free Upgrade for PS4 Players
Snow joke
If you like your haulage simulators to come with a rugged, off-road twist, SnowRunner is the game for you. This PlayStation 4 title takes the popular framework of games such as Farming Simulator 22 and focuses it on delivering goods on the most unforgiving terrain. Anyone who's played it will know it can be a very satisfying experience,...
Mini Review Moss: Book II (PSVR) – A Sweet and Wondrous VR Reunion with Mouse Heroine Quill
The Quill is mightier than the sword
The Redwall-esque world of Moss was an absolute joy to play through when it first launched on PSVR. Inhabiting the mantle of the omniscient, invisible “reader,” you guided the ASL-fluent mouse heroine, Quill, on her journey to vanquish Sarffog. Moss: Book II picks up in the immediate aftermath of the first...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Perfumer's Grotto
Omenkiller boss location
Perfumer's Grotto is a location in the Altus Plateau in Elden Ring and the home of both an Omenkiller and a Miranda Blighted Bloom. This cave also contains several useful
News Return to Monkey Island Revives the Classic Point and Click Series in 2022
But no platforms confirmed
Holy crap it's actually happening: a new Monkey Island game has just been announced. It's being developed by Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox, and the man himself is spearheading both game design and writing alongside Dave Grossman. It's being published by Devolver Digital, and it's aiming for a 2022 release. Wow! Great news...
News Live Like an Ice Road Trucker in Alaskan Truck Simulator on PS5, PS4
Keep on truckin'
We're still patiently waiting for SCS Software to bring its acclaimed Truck Simulator titles to PlayStation, but in the meantime, other options are cropping up. One such example is Alaskan Truck Simulator, announced a while ago for both PS5 and PS4. It's just received a new trailer, revealing a Q4 2022 release window. What sets...
News UK Sales Charts: 81% of Crusader Kings 3 Sales for the PS5 Version
Very little to discuss otherwise
Boy are the weekly UK sales charts dull to report on when the vast majority of the top 10 is the exact same as last week and new releases are nowhere to be seen. Regardless, here we are with the headline that Crusader Kings III: Console Edition sold best on PlayStation 5. 81 per cent of boxed copies shifted at retail...
News Tales of Arise Sequel Not in Bandai Namco's Plans, Despite Sales Success
Trying something new instead
Tales of Arise producer Yusuke Tomizawa has told Edge magazine (via GamesRadar) that a sequel to last year's popular action RPG simply isn't on the cards. If we recall correctly, Bandai Namco released a similar statement before the launch of Arise, saying that the game was designed to be a satisfying, standalone story...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Volcano Cave
Coil Shield location
Volcano Cave is a location at Mt. Gelmir in Elden Ring and the dwelling place of Demi-Human Queen Margot. This tunnel also contains crafting items
News Drinkbox's Nobody Saves the World Out on PS5, PS4 Next Week
Ships with local co-op update
Guacamelee! developer Drinkbox Studios has announced its latest game Nobody Saves the World will be released for both PlayStation 5 and PS4 next week on 14th April 2022. The port was initially spotted on PSN servers, suggesting the actual release would be coming soon. Now we know to expect it at
Sunday3rd Apr 2022
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Sage's Cave
Raptor Talons weapon location
Sage's Cave is a location in the Altus Plateau in Elden Ring and the home of both Necromancer Garris and a
Saturday2nd Apr 2022
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Abandoned Cave
Venomous Fang weapon location
Abandoned Cave is a location in Caelid in Elden Ring and the location of a boss fight with two Cleanrot Knights. This cave also contains two rare
News Real-Life vs Horizon Forbidden West Is a PS5, PS4 Comparison for the Ages
Zoom in
Comparison videos are incredibly popular, showcasing the differences between PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S games – among others. Oftentimes, you’ll need to know what you’re looking for: a few pixels here and there, the odd difference in texture detail or framerate (represented, of course, by an on-screen graph). But this is the...
News PS3 Emulation Allegedly in Production for PS5
It only does everything
Sony “might be” working on hardware level PlayStation 3 emulation for the PS5, according to talkative Games Beat scribe Jeff Grubb. The industry observer – who’s proven to be well-connected – cited sources who’ve indicated that the platform holder is exploring support for its last-last-gen console, although it...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Dragonbarrow Cave
Bull-Goat's Talisman location
Dragonbarrow Cave is a location in Caelid in Elden Ring and the location of a boss fight with two Beastmen of Farum Azula. This cave also contains a
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for April 2022?
Plus or minus?
No, we can't believe that it's already April either, but at least the dawning of a new month gives us an excuse to complain about PlayStation Plus! Seriously though, snark aside, the initial reaction to April's PS Plus games line-up hasn't been great. While the selection does boast a couple of relatively highly rated PS4 titles —...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 6
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 6 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News PlayStation Boss Promises More Acquisitions Are Planned
Corporate consolidation to continue
In a rare podcast appearance, PlayStation bigwig Jim Ryan has promised that more acquisitions are planned. This follows heavy rumours earlier in the week from industry pundits Greg Miller and Jeff Grubb, in which they alluded to a “really big” buyout. Ever since Microsoft purchased Bethesda a couple
News Fake Metal Gear Solid Website Debunked by Konami
April Fools updated with NFTs
A mysterious Metal Gear website which went live right around April Fools’ Day is unsurprisingly a hoax. The impressively authentic 35th Anniversary page was picked up by a number of websites, but a Konami spokesperson has confirmed that it’s nothing to do with the Japanese publisher. “We’re currently considering...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 420
The new Testament
Well, it was supposed to be a huge week of PlayStation news, but all in all it was a bit uneventful, wasn't it? We got new details on the future of PS Plus, but outside of that, it was a bit dreary really. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I'm in that weird half-space where I'm not reviewing...
Friday1st Apr 2022
News PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for April 2022 Announced
What's good in the Hood
April 2022's PS Plus games have been confirmed — and look, we know that it's a little more difficult to get excited for regular old PS Plus when Sony's just announced an overhaul of the service, but a whole lot of people still care about their monthly games. So let's take a look, shall we? As was leaked earlier in the week...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete War-Dead Catacombs
Collapsing Stars spell location
War-Dead Catacombs is a location in Caelid in Elden Ring and the home of the Putrid Tree Spirit. This cave also contains a few crafting ite
Talking Point What PS1, PS2, and PSP Games Do You Want on PS Plus Premium?
Let's go retro
The big headline on Planet PlayStation right now is the overhaul of PS Plus. The subscription service is to be merged with PS Now, with three tiers providing more benefits the more you pay. We won't explain each PS Plus tier right here, but the most expensive option is PS Plus Premium. The most eye-catching addition is
News SpongeBob Remaster Already Free to Download Through PS Plus
Available now from EU PS Store
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated is available to redeem and download for completely free as part of PlayStation Plus a whole four days early on the PS Store. Originally announced to be hitting the service next Tuesday on 5th April 2022, Sony's digital marketplace is letting users grab the PS4...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for April and May 2022
Star Wars! MLB The Show! Sniper Elite!
March was yet another stellar month for releases across PlayStation 5 and PS4, but with another 30-odd days now buried in the past, it's time to look ahead to the biggest and best games headed our way throughout April and May. As has been the case all year so far, there are several titles releasing throughout...
Guide Elden Ring: How to Complete Caelid Catacombs
Miranda Sprout Ashes location
Caelid Catacombs is a location in Caelid in Elden Ring and the location of the Cemetery Shade. This cave also contains a few
News GTA 5 PS5 Will Lift a Physical Release This Month
For those who prefer boxes
The excellent next-gen version of GTA 5, already available digitally at a discounted price, will hot-wire a retail release from 12th April. Rockstar confirmed the news in its weekly GTA Online update, so all those of you who prefer physical games will be able to snap that up, either from the Rockstar Store or selected...
Rumble in the urban jungle
Look, we like Judgment protagonist Takayuki Yagami — even though he was a bit of a wet blanket in Lost Judgment — but he's been completely outdone by Masaharu Kaito, the man who usually plays second fiddle as Tak's roughhousing sidekick. The ex-yakuza is the star of the show in his very own expansion — appropriately...
News PlatinumGames' Latest April Fools Prank Is to Announce 9 New Games
Babylon's Fall wasn’t enough, huh?
Over the past few years, Babylon's Fall developer PlatinumGames and April Fools pranks have gone hand in hand. Just searching the two terms in our internal database brings up a whole list of previous jokes. And, not to be outdone by past attempts, the Japanese team has today put together a small presentation...
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