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News - August, 2022
Wednesday31st Aug 2022
Review The Last of Us: Part I (PS5) - A Better, More Beautiful Remake of a Modern Classic
It wasn't for nothing
The Last of Us: Part I feels like how you remember Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed 2013 survival horror, which is both a blessing and a bit of a curse. In many ways, this PS5 re-release blurs the lines between remake and remaster, overhauling the original in almost all areas, without tinkering with what made it so great...
Review Need for Speed Heat - The Best NFS for Years, But That's Not Saying Much
Paradise lost
Republished on Wednesday 31st August 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Need for Speed Heat brings the franchise back from the brink of disaster, but it's only brought it back to being good again. The series has been on...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.18 Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Get all the patch notes here
Guerrilla Games has deployed the latest Horizon Forbidden West update to PS5 and PS4 today, bringing the game up to version 1.18. The patch introduces a new face paint for Aloy to wear, which is a Pride Flag called Mark of Pride. You can take a look at it in the lead image above. For example, the paint across her...
Review Granblue Fantasy Versus - Superbly Crafted Fighter Is a Joy to Play and Behold
Sky's the limit
Republished on Wednesday 31st August 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. A fighting game adaptation of the immensely popular mobile title, Granblue Fantasy Versus stands as yet another shining example of developer Arc...
News Sony to Acquire Minority Stake in Elden Ring Dev FromSoftware
Tencent, too
FromSoftware, the studio behind hit RPGs like Elden Ring and Dark Souls, has today announced it will be selling new shares to both Sony and Tencent. Kadokawa Corporation, the current owner of FromSoft, will retain the majority of shares, owning 69.66 per cent of the studio. Sony will purchase a 14.09 per cent stake, and Tencent...
News Massive F2P Action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Following two years on Xbox
SEGA's popular online action RPG Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is finally here. The game has been an Xbox console exclusive for the last two years or so, but it's now available to download — for free — on PS4, and PS5 via backwards compatibility. Trying to explain what New Genesis actually is can take some...
Mini Review Toem (PS5) - Photography Puzzler Is a Picture Perfect Adventure
Say "cheese"
Republished on Wednesday 31st August 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of September's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Toem is an extremely refreshing experience. The scope of the game is rather small, but that's allowed developer Something We Made to double down on...
News God of War Ragnarok's Enhanced Shield Mechanics and Weapon Signature Moves Detailed
Embrace your inner shield-maiden
God of War Ragnarok's 9th November release date is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable amongst the PlayStation faithful. Kratos' next adventure is getting the Game Informer cover treatment in September (with the digital edition live now), and we know new gameplay footage is coming. Today we learned some...
News Trophies Confirmed for Incoming PS1 Classic Syphon Filter 2
Sony Bend reveals
Sony Bend has revealed that just like the original Syphon Filter game, its sequel Syphon Filter 2 has been updated with Trophy support for its release into the PS Plus Premium tier. Available from 20th September 2022, you can unlock one more Platinum gong with Gabe Logan's face on it. The Trophy list that accompanied the first...
News Explore a Savage New World in Alien: Fireteam Elite's Pathogen Expansion
In space, no one can hear you scream
Aliens: Fireteam Elite's latest DLC, Pathogen, is available now on PS5 and PS4, and we got a new gameplay trailer showing off some coordinated Xenomorph busting action. The crew of the Endeavour embarks on an all-new campaign to find the source of a deadly disease, one that ravages both humans and Xeno alike...
News Latest PS Store Sale Reduces Prices on PS5, PS4 DLC, Special Editions, More
Extended Play deals now live
The previous PS Store sale ends today, and of course, Sony's prepared another one to pick up where it leaves off. From now until 14th September, the Extended Play offer brings hundreds of prices down, with an emphasis on DLC, season passes, and special editions of PS5 and PS4 games. However, some regular editions are...
News Drown in Content with Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous' Roguelike DLC
CRPG heaven
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is an incredibly deep isometric CRPG, and it's coming to PS4 on 29th September in the form of the Enhanced Edition, which is a revision of many of the base game's mechanics. Treasures of the Midnight Isles, a roguelike endless dungeon-style DLC, will also be available from launch, but sold separately...
News Konami Announcing New Game from a 'World-Loved Series' at TGS
But don't expect MGS or Silent Hill
Konami plans to reveal a new entry in a "world-loved series" at next month's Tokyo Games Show. The announcement will take place on 16th September 2022 during a 45-minute panel, where Japanese voice actor Yuki Kaji will be invited on stage to "represent fans". Confirmation of a new Konami game may see people...
News NetEase to Fully Acquire Detroit: Become Human Studio Quantic Dream
Dreaming big
Chinese company NetEase has announced it will acquire Quantic Dream, the developer behind the likes of Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human. Already holding a minority stake, NetEase will fully own the studio once the deal closes. Quantic Dream will retain its creative independence, and will be the company's first European studio as it...
News Classic Stealth Strategy Returns in Commandos 3 - HD Remaster, Available Now on PS4
Who dares, wins
Commandos 3 - HD Remaster is a remastered version of the classic stealth-strategy Commandos 3: Destination Berlin, which was originally released back in 2003. It is now available on PS4 in glorious high definition, with a redesigned controller scheme and UI for a smoother console experience. Travel to Berlin, the heart of the...
News Arcade Racer Sequel Horizon Chase 2 Speeds to Consoles in 2023
New horizons
Horizon Chase Turbo made its way to PS4 following the original game's big success on mobile, and it remains a robust retro-tinged racer. Now, developer Aquiris has announced the sequel, Horizon Chase 2, with the above trailer. Horizon Chase 2 looks to be mostly more of the same colourful, satisfying racing, but with some new twists of...
News Sam & Max Save the World, Beyond Time and Space Remasters Confirmed for PS4
Hot dog
Just yesterday, consistent leaker of gaming news, The Snitch, stated Sam & Max would be coming to PlayStation. Now, we have official confirmation by way of the above new trailer. So, to be clear: Sam & Max Save the World Remastered and Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered are coming to PS4. There isn't long to wait,...
News Unearth an All New Adventure in the Ever-Changing Shovel Knight Dig
Can you dig it?
Shovel Knight Dig is an action platformer developed by Yacht Club Games and the next entry in the impeccable Shovel Knight series. It has been confirmed (Thanks, Gematsu) for a PlayStation release, "at a later date". When the dastardly Drill Knight destroys the tranquillity of Shovel Knight's idyllic camp, he takes up his Shovel...
Thursday1st Sep 2022
News Delightful Indie Game Tchia Shares a Tour of the Island
Our next holiday destination
Tchia developer Awaceb has shared a fresh look at its sweet, upcoming indie game all about exploration and island life, inspired by the New Caledonia islands of the South Pacific. Narrated by game director Phil Crifo, a whole nine minutes of footage introduces us to new gameplay mechanics and a surprisingly in-depth...
Wednesday31st Aug 2022
News NISA Showcase 2022 Promises Game Announcements and Updates Next Week
Dood!
NIS America has revealed that it'll be hosting a special showcase next week, on the 7th September. The publisher is promising four new game announcements, plus updates on upcoming titles. The show begins at 8AM PDT / 11AM EDT / 4PM BST. So, do we have any idea what might be shown? Well, NISA is describing the aforementioned four announcements...
News Four Minutes of God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Footage Incoming
As Kratos is Game Informer's cover star
We’re just a couple of months away from launch, and God of War Ragnarok news is imminent. Game Informer has revealed the cover of its latest issue, and the hotly anticipated PS5 and PS4 follow-up is taking centre stage. “In the upcoming sequel, Kratos and Atreus must stave off a preordained catastrophe,...
Tuesday30th Aug 2022
News Unedited The Last of Us PS5 Gameplay Reveals Crawling Clickers
They ain't dead till they're dead
It’s time to take a trip to Bill’s Town – but this time on PS5. Ahead of the remake’s launch this week, Naughty Dog has released seven unedited minutes of The Last of Us: Part I gameplay, showcasing the new visuals and gameplay. There are several things to look out for in this clip, including the crawling...
Hands On Sonic Frontiers Is a Positive Step Forward That Needs Further Work
Welcome to the Starfall Islands
Sonic Frontiers didn't leave the strongest impression when SEGA first revealed it. Despite positive first previews, concerns were raised regarding combat and the game's visual design, amplified by the publisher's
News Countdown Begins as Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Prepares For Liftoff on PS4
Look to the skies above
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is a free-to-play online action RPG set in the long-running Phantasy Star sci-fi universe, and is finally releasing on PS4 in just a few hours' time, on 30th August, and you don't even need a PlayStation Plus subscription to log in. New Genesis is a massively updated version of Phantasy...
News Naughty Dog Reflects on How The Last of Us: Part I Honors the Original
Remember where you came from
The Last of Us: Part I's release is imminent, with the gorgeous-looking remake set to launch on PS5 in just a few short days, on 2nd September. We've had a launch trailer, and another looking at the impressive suite of accessibility options coming to the title, and today we got a more introspe
News Lost Soul Aside Still Missing in Action, But 2022 Return Is Planned
Not lost yet
We've been writing about Lost Soul Aside since 2016, back when it was just a one-man indie project, just before it was snapped up by Sony. The incredibly flashy Devil May Cry-esque action game has been in and out of the news cycle over the years, with its most recent reappearance confirming that it'll be
News Shadow Hearts Successor Penny Blood Gets New Trailer, Kickstarter Blows Up Overnight
Shouldn't be surprised, really
Yesterday we brought you news of a novel Double Kickstarter project, headed by the original creators of the Wild Arms and Shadow Hearts franchises, that seeks to create spiritual successors to both series. Well, the Kickstarter is live and blowing up, and we got a trailer for Penny Blood, to boot. At the time of...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Shows More Story, Characters, Combat
Star's the limit
Square Enix has released another lengthy Star Ocean: The Divine Force trailer, this time covering a range of topics such as overarching story, newly revealed characters, and some key combat details. The action RPG continues to look fairly promising — despite the dodgy character faces — and developer tri-Ace will be hoping that...
Wednesday31st Aug 2022
You're already dead
With all the different death animations developer Striking Distance Studios has squeezed into PS5 and PS4 survival horror The Callisto Protocol, it was always going to find a way to force you to see them. And according to an interview with IGN Japan, this is its solution: you ain’t getting the Platinum Trophy without dying...
Tuesday30th Aug 2022
News Train Sim World 3 Powers Up PS5, PS4 with 174 Trophies, More Attainable Platinum
On the right track
Train Sim World 3, the rail simulation sequel from Dovetail Games, will launch next week on both PS5 and PS4 – and its Trophies have hit Sony’s servers in preparation. Fans of the series will know it’s renowned for its enormous Trophy lists – Train Sim World 2 has a whopping 255 gongs to collect – and this latest entry...
Wednesday31st Aug 2022
News NHL 23 PS5, PS4 Gameplay Trailer Showcases Surprisingly Strong Roster of Improvements
Change 'em up
Hot off the heels of its reveal trailer, NHL 23 has showcased a proper look at some of the gameplay changes we can look forward to. In a surprisingly meaty video, we get a glimpse at some of the upcoming improvements to expect with the latest iteration of the lone NHL game on the market. Let’s dive in! The first chunk of the trailer...
Tuesday30th Aug 2022
News System Shock Sequels are a Matter for Tencent to Decide, Says IP Owner
One step at a time
Nightdive Studios, the developer of the upcoming System Shock remake and owner of the original IP, says that the future of the franchise is now in the hands of publisher Tencent. Speaking to VGC at Gamescom, Nightdive CEO Stephen Kick explained that the rights to the third game, which has been in development under studio...
News Help Make PS5's Next Big Online Multiplayer Game with London Studio's Paid Internship
Player One Programme announced
Getting into creative industries can be incredibly tough, and with gaming still somewhat secretive about how the sausage is made, it can feel impossible at times if you're looking to break in. Fortunately, opportunities do present themselves from time to time, and today, PlayStation's London Studio has announced a very...
News KartRider: Drift Open Beta Powerslides to PS4 on 31st August
Global Racing Test nearly here
In case you'd forgotten about this game (we sort of had), KartRider: Drift is a free-to-play kart racing game heading to PS4 and other platforms. Coming from South Korean publisher Nexon, it's scheduled to cross the finish line later this year, but before its proper launch, an open beta will be available to play, and...
News Add 9 Years of Shadows to the Growing List of Metroidvania Titles to Watch
Spoiled for choice
9 Years of Shadows is an upcoming Metroidvania-style game from developer Halberd Studios, originally slated to come to PS4 on October 11, but has been delayed with a release date yet to be determined. In the meantime, we got an animated story trailer that includes a hefty dose of gameplay. Featuring a gorgeous visual aesthetic, a...
Random We Want This Physical Version of Cult of the Lamb's Knucklebones Mini-Game
Not baa-d
Cult of the Lamb is a great game in its own right, but its simple mini-game, Knucklebones, is a fun change of pace from all that dungeon crawling and follower sacrificing. It's a game in which two players take turns rolling six-sided dice, placing them into one of three columns and competing for points. There are very few rules, but it...
Rumour Sam & Max Save the World, Beyond Time and Space Remasters Bound for PS5, PS4
Telltale's adventure games bounce back?
Telltale's Sam & Max games were some of its earliest narrative-driven titles, dating back to 2007 or so. Fast-forwarding a bit, and the first two of these beloved episodic hits were remastered by Skunkape, though neither of these revamps have made it to PS4 or PS5 thus far. If reliable leaker The Snitch is...
News Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Netflix Anime Chips In on 13th September
NSFW trailer is a trip
Content Warning: The below trailer for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners features bloody violence and sexual imagery, as well as strong strobe effects. Hey, this Cyberpunk anime is actually looking pretty darn good, isn't it? The stylishly titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners now has a 13th September Netflix release date, and the series will...
Monday29th Aug 2022
News Ghost Song Is Classic Metroidvania with the Cosmic Terror Dialed to 11
You are not alone
Ghost Song is an atmospheric 2D action game inspired by classic Metroidvania titles, and its coming to PS5 and PS4 on 3rd November. In Ghost Song, you play as a long-dormant Deadsuit, newly awakened and combat-ready. Explore the beautifully illustrated vaults and forgotten ruins of Lorian, a desolate moon. Acquire powerful new...
News New PS5 Model Reportedly Lighter Than Ever
New and very slightly improved
Japanese retailers are expecting Sony to release a new PS5 model in September, but it looks like the latest revision has already arrived in Australia. This is according to Australian site Press Start, in a report that says Sony has once again managed to reduce the console's overall weight, supposedly through the...
Shell of a good time
Following the fantastic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge released this past June, Digital Eclipse — developer of compilations like Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection — has teamed up with Konami to re-release its TMNT games based on the 1987 series. Cowabunga Collection collates 13 titles from the NES,...
News UK Sales Charts: Saints Row Claims the Throne, Sells Best on PS5
Horizon Forbidden West in second
Despite a lukewarm critical reception (though we liked it), Saints Row has surged to the top of the UK's physical games chart for a number one debut. It dethrones Horizon Forbidden West, which has been in the top spot for several weeks running. Deep Silver's bonkers open world title sells just over half of its copies...
News PlayStation Acquires Savage Game Studios, Focusing on Mobile Games
PlayStation Studios grows once again
PlayStation has today announced its plan to acquire Savage Game Studios to bolster its mobile games development. Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, made the announcement over on the PS Blog. If you don't know the team, it's a company comprising two European studios that make mobile games. Among its staff...
News Sony: Efforts Beyond PS5, PS4 Do Not Diminish Our Passion for Amazing Single Player Games
Additive actions
Sony is trying to grow the PlayStation brand beyond the boundaries of its console. As more time passes, it’s becoming increasingly clear what the platform holder’s remit looks like: bring more award-winning PlayStation properties to more people. We’re seeing the fruits of its labour through its expansion to PC, television, and...
News New Mafia Game Confirmed in Development
It's official
Regular readers may remember a rumour that was doing the rounds back in May. The word on the street was that Hangar 13 — the developer behind the Mafia series — was working on a new instalment. Fast forward a few months and here we are, with publisher 2K officially confirming that the next Mafia game is in the works. It's early...
News Oh Lawd He Comin: Big Chungus Potentially Appearing in MultiVersus
Trademarked for use in video games and more
Big Chungus, a popular Internet meme from a few years ago, could be coming back in a major way. Warner Bros. has recently applied for a trademark for the character, referring to its use in myriad contexts — including video games. With MultiVersus embracing characters from all corners of the media...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty About 40 Hours Long with Linear, Level-Based Structure
Whoa, long
Team Ninja's next hardcore action RPG, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, looks very promising indeed — have a watch of its recent gameplay trailer to see how it's going. The developer, which previously brought us a pair of great Souls-like games with Nioh and Nioh 2, is building on its past efforts, though this new title will share some DNA with...
First Impressions SEGA's Multiplayer FPS Hyenas Is Baffling, But Maybe in a Good Way
Merch-obsessed shooter is an odd one
Having seen a behind closed doors presentation of SEGA's and Creative Assembly’s upcoming PvPvE shooter, Hyenas, the first thing we couldn’t help but think was, “This does not feel like a SEGA game”. Our second thought was “This really doesn't feel like a Creative Assembly game”. SEGA hasn't released...
News Double Kickstarter Wants to Create Spiritual Successors to Wild Arms, Shadow Hearts
A true two for one deal
A self-described Double Kickstarter project is about to begin, with original creators from both the Wild Arms and Shadow Heart franchises of JRPGs teaming up to create spiritual successors to their respective series, where hitting stretch goals for one will benefit the other. WILD BUNCH Productions is a company founded by...
News Sony Establishes PS Studios Mobile Division as Smartphone Push Intensifies
Operates independently adjacent to console development
The award-winning PlayStation Studios, which houses renowned developers like Naughty Dog and Guerrilla Games, is getting a contemporary. Alongside its acquisition of Savage Game Studios, platform holder Sony has announced that it’s created a new business unit: PS Studios Mobile Division. This...
News Firewall Dev Delays Announcement, Might Suggest PSVR2 News Incoming
First Contact celebrates game's 4th anniversary
First Contact Entertainment is the studio behind fan-favourite PSVR shooter, Firewall Zero Hour. Despite its relatively small audience, the game received pretty consistent updates for a long time, and today it celebrates its fourth anniversary. It seems the developer had planned to announce some news...
News Sinister Fishing Adventure Game Dredge Sets Sail for 2023 Release on PS5, PS4
Boredom makes men to villains
Dredge is a fishing adventure game in which you captain a fish trawler through some decidedly troubled waters, and it's been announced for PS5 and PS4, launching sometime in 2023. In Dredge, you will explore a remote archipelago called the Marrows, a chain of islands that offers lucrative opportunities for intrepid...
News Skate Sick New Spots in Session's Depiction of Iconic San Francisco
Epic
Session is an upcoming skating simulation game developed by Crea-Ture Studios, set to kick-flip its way onto PS5 and PS4 on 22nd September. We got a new trailer scouting out some sick spots in the Bay Area, in iconic locations from San Francisco's rich skating history. Set up the ultimate line in China Banks, or annoy the tourists down at Pier...
News Nobody Saves the World's Frozen Hearth DLC Tasks You with Saving It All Over Again
Someone's got to do it
Nobody Saves the World is getting its first paid DLC in the form of Frozen Hearth, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 13th September. Frozen Hearth will add even more flexibility and customisation with the inclusion of the new Killer Bee and Mechanic forms, that can be used in both the new region introduced and throughout the...
Sunday28th Aug 2022
News Filming Concludes on 'Special' Twisted Metal TV Show
Car crash entertainment
Well, that happened quietly and quickly: filming on Twisted Metal’s television adaptation is complete. We’ve known about the show for some time, but shooting has been much more low-profile than The Last of Us – and is already over. For those who missed the news, Captain America’s Antony Mackie
Saturday27th Aug 2022
Guide NBA 2K22: All Locker Codes
All NBA 2K22 Locker Codes and rewards
What are all Locker Codes in NBA 2K22? If you're hoping to make the most of NBA 2K22's MyTeam mode, then you'll want to keep an eye out for new Locker Codes. These Locker Codes, when entered, will reward you with brand new Packs, Tokens, Players, MT, and more — including, sometimes, VC (See Also: How to Earn...
News Discord Integration Allegedly Imminent for PS5
Months away, apparently
Sony will allegedly bring full Discord integration, including voice chat, to the PS5 in the “coming months”. This follows Xbox manufacturer Microsoft beating PlayStation to the punch – despite the latter investing in the social media platform. According to
News Americans Earn the Fewest Platinum Trophies for PS5, PS4
Asian, European players comfortably on top
Maybe Americans have far too much Freedom™ to earn Platinum Trophies, because Sony data confirms gamers in the USA earn the least amount of silvery-blue pots on the planet. A survey on global player trends published by Sony at this year’s Computer Entertainment Developers Conference reveals that, on...
Sunday28th Aug 2022
News Beer Brewing Sim Knocks Back a PS5, PS4 Release Date
Cheers
We’ve reached peak tycoon title at last: Brewmaster will hop to PS5 and PS4 on 29th September. The crafty ale-‘em-up has been maturing for some time, but developer Auroch Digital is finally ready to pour the simulator to PlayStation – perfectly proportioned head and all. As the trailer demonstrates, you’ll be in charge of mastering...
Saturday27th Aug 2022
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 441
Variety pack
Gamescom perhaps wasn't the barnstormer we all hoped it would be this week — in fact, we got news of a PS5 price increase instead. Thank heavens it's the weekend, eh? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I can't stop playing SD Gundam Battle Alliance. The last Gundam game I enjoyed this much — Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn — released...
Friday26th Aug 2022
News Here's Everything Included in the PS5 DualSense Edge Controller Package
Carrying Case! Many Stick Caps! More!
A new page on the official PlayStation website has revealed what buyers of the PS5 DualSense Edge controller should expect to receive once it's out. Sony is making the purchase a one-stop shop for all things customizability on PS5 by housing the components in a carrying case and offering multiple variants of...
Review Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed (PS5) - We're Just Remaking Anything Now
Close Encounters of the Turd Kind
At some point during the billion hour long campaign for Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed — a remake of 2006's Destroy All Humans! 2 for PS2 — we began to wonder where it had all gone wrong. There we were, running around as a little alien shooting innocent passers-by with a gun that reduces them to skeletons and...
Saturday27th Aug 2022
News The Last of Us PS5's Sold Out Firefly Edition Will Be Restocked Next Week
But only in the US and no news for Europe
If you took the comments on social media and sites like Push Square as common opinion, you’d assume no one was planning to buy PS5 remake The Last of Us: Part I. Of course, that’s not true, and Naughty Dog’s special Firefly Edition sold out almost as quickly as it went up for pre-order earlier in the...
Friday26th Aug 2022
News Amazon Not Acquiring EA After All, Rumour Debunked
They won't
Update 2: USA Today's original report has been updated. The publication now says GLHF, a Swedish games media company, cited "unnamed and unvetted sources", and the initial claim that Amazon would announce its purchase of EA has been removed completely. Effectively, the rumour has been reduced to nothing. Given this update and CNBC's...
Saturday27th Aug 2022
News PS5 Price Increase Has Some Japanese Players Praying for PC Port of Final Fantasy 16
Plenty ponder whether they'll ever play it now
Final Fantasy 16 is one of the most anticipated games in Japan, but there’s a problem – fans can’t find a PS5 to play it on, and the Blu-ray model’s price has just increased by ¥10,498 (~$76). As reported yesterday, m
Friday26th Aug 2022
News PS5 Is the Only Console Getting Price Rise, Microsoft and Nintendo Have 'No Plans'
Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch price increases denied
Microsoft and Nintendo have both stated they won't be increasing the price of their respective consoles in the wake of Sony's decision to raise the cost of a PS5 in many major territories. It means Sony is the only platformer holder deciding to do so — the price increases were effective...
News Aloy Confirmed for Horizon Netflix Show, Helmed By Umbrella Academy Showrunner
Bet you didn't see that one coming
The Netflix series based on Horizon Zero Dawn will feature everyone's favourite flame-haired heroine after all, it has been confirmed. We also learned that the showrunner of The Umbrella Academy, Steve Blackman, has been tapped to head up the project, which will also include some production crew that have worked on...
News PGA Tour 2K23 Brings Back Triple-Click Shooting with a Twist
Nice shot
In addition to the series’ tried-and-trusted analogue swing mechanic, PGA Tour 2K23 will incorporate a triple-click system – albeit with a twist. Casual golf fans will be familiar with the format from more arcade instalments like Everybody’s Golf, but while you’ll be pushing the X button to determine power, swing path, and club...
Saturday27th Aug 2022
News Resident Evil Netflix Series Won't Be Renewed for a Second Season
After weak viewership figures
Netflix won't be renewing its TV adaptation of Resident Evil for a second season, the streaming company has confirmed via Deadline. As the site reports, this doesn't come as too much of a surprise since viewership stats were disappointing across its first three weeks on the service. Released in close proximity to the...
Friday26th Aug 2022
News Afterimage Is a Gorgeous Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Coming to PS5, PS4 This Winter
Sure is a looker
Afterimage is a 2D Metroidvania that features fast-paced combat and an arresting hand-drawn art style. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 this Winter. Featuring diverse character builds, non-linear levels, and an in-depth narrative set in the vast and ruined world of Engardin, Aftermimage will likely scratch that Metroidvania itch we all...
News Sifu's New Gameplay Modifiers Add Infinite Health, Crazy Challenge Runs, and More
Summer update out next week
Sifu is getting a big summer update next week, on the 31st August. A load of new gameplay modifiers will be added to the super stylish action title, allowing players to tweak things like health, damage, structure, and more to suit their needs. This means that you can crank Sifu's difficulty up to an extreme degree, or...
News Embracer Completes Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal Acquisition
Another win for consolidation
While it looks like Amazon will not be buying EA after all, Embracer Group has completed its acquisition of Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and various other assets. According to a
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Rollerdrome?
Skate or die
10 days on from Roll7's second PS5, PS4 release of 2022, it's time to have your say on Rollerdrome. The futuristic blood sport asks you to rack up high scores by taking out goons and performing tricks and grinds in-between. We had a really great time with the title, awarding it an 8/10 in our PS5 review. We concluded in our Rollerdrome...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Shows Off Slick Combat in New Gameplay Trailer
Will be playable at TGS
Publisher Koei Tecmo has just released a brand new gameplay trailer for Team Ninja's upcoming action RPG, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. It's the first time we've seen the game since its announcement a couple of months ago, and it's looking very promising. The video showcases several enemy types, with a mix of human baddies and...
News Minecraft Legends Is a Strategy Game Perfect for Console Squares
Strategy²
Minecraft Legends is a fun new spin on the Minecraft formula we all know and love, combining it with elements of a real-time strategy game that looks like an exciting, fast-paced mix. It looks like it will be right at home on console, as players will give commands in a more action-oriented fashion than is generally traditional for an RTS...
News Storm the Bastille in New Steelrising Trailer, Closed Beta Live for PS5 Pre-Orders
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Steelrising is a soulslike set during a French Revolution which has gone awry, clockwork automatons wander the streets, and the mad king Louis XVI holds on to power. A closed beta is now available for players who have pre-ordered the game. The closed beta will give aspiring revolutionaries the opportunity to play the...
News The Last of Us PS5 Remake's Award-Winning Accessibility Suite Outlined
Haptic feedback to help deaf players feel the delivery of speech
The Last of Us 2 proved a water-shed moment for accessibility in video games, and Naughty Dog’s remake of The Last of Us will build upon the developer’s award-winning efforts. “We’re expecting this to be an accessible experience for blind players, for deaf players, for players...
News Battlefield 2042 Gets Explosive Season Two Gameplay Trailer, Set to Launch 30th August
Just when you think you're out
Battlefield 2042's Season 2 is called Master of Arms and is set to go live on 30th August. While the big changes aren't coming until Season 3, there is still a fair bit here for fans to sink their teeth into. First up is the inclusion of new specialist Charlie Crawford, a support expert able to lay down heavy fire...
News Claim Your Very Own Patch of Spooky Forest in Dreams' Upcoming Halloween Event
All Hallows': The Land of Lost Dreams
Dreams has in-game events all year round, but the All Hallows' events each October are always a highlight. The community of creators, alongside Media Molecule, put together brilliant things to see and do within the create-'em-up, and it looks like this year will be no different. All Hallows': The Land of Lost...
Thursday25th Aug 2022
News PS5 Price Increase Confirmed for UK, Europe, Japan, Canada, and More
But not in the USA
Sony has announced it's increasing the price of the PS5 console in territories like Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, and Canada. Jim Ryan takes to the PS Blog to say this is due to "high global inflation rates, as well as adverse currency trends, impacting consumers and creating pressure on many industries. Based on these...
News Japanese Gamers Aren't Impressed with PS5's Price Hike
Many say they're simply giving up on the system
Sony is already having a torrid time in its home territory, but it looks like the PS5’s price hike could prove the straw that broke the camel’s back in its domestic Japan. Like the rest of the world – apart from the USA, of course – Japanese gamers have been reacting to the c
Review SD Gundam Battle Alliance (PS5) - Addictive Action RPG Is an Absolute Treat for Fans
Breakout hit
Every now and then, a licensed anime title comes along that goes above and beyond your expectations. Not just an ode to the source material, but a finely crafted video game as well. That's SD Gundam Battle Alliance in a nutshell — an almost dangerously addictive action RPG that franchise fans will likely adore. Despite its cutesy,...
News Atlas Fallen More Like Horizon, God of War Than Dark Souls
The Surge dev moves away from difficulty
The Surge developer Deck13 Interactive has likened its upcoming new IP Atlas Fallen to God of War and Horizon rather than Dark Souls. The comparison comes as the studio's prior titles, including The Surge 2, could safely call themselves Souls-likes thanks to borrowing many of the mechanic
News No Updates on PS5, PS4 Versions of The Outlast Trials
No closer to a trial run
Outlast developer Red Barrels appears to be no closer to announcing PS5, PS4 versions of its multiplayer take on the series The Outlast Trials. The game is only confirmed for PC as of now — an online beta takes place in October — and the team's PR outlet is remaining tight-lipped on the possibility of any console...
News Why the PS5's Price Hasn't Changed in USA
Two cents
Sony is being absolutely slaughtered on social media for increasing the price of the PS5 outside of the United States. Many are understandably frustrated that the firm appears to be gouging consumers across Europe, Australia, and its native Japan. While that criticism is founded, it’s also important to look at the facts. The US dollar...
First Impressions The Devil in Me Is a Bigger and Better Dark Pictures Title
Out for PS5, PS4 on 18th November 2022
After three increasingly better entries in The Dark Pictures Anthology from Until Dawn team Supermassive Games, The Devil in Me looks like a properly bigger and expanded sequel. While Man of Medan, Little Hope, and
Reaction PS5 Price Hike a Sobering Sign of the Times
But Sony needs to work harder to justify costs
As energy bills skyrocket and grocery prices soar, we greeted today’s PS5 price increase news with a shrug: of course it’s gone up. The reality is that everything is getting more expensive, from essentials like fruit and vegetables to luxuries like your Netflix subscription – why would video games...
News PSVR2 Playable for the First Time at TGS 2022
Via a Resident Evil Village demo
Sony's PSVR2 headset will be playable for the first time on the TGS 2022 show floor, it's been confirmed. Attendees can sample the next-gen device through a Resident Evil Village demo, with the Japanese showcase taking place from 15th to 18th September 2022. This will be the very first time PSVR2 has been playable...
News Sonic Frontiers Divides Fans with Footage Showing 'Copy-Pasted' Level Design
Stage seemingly lifted from Unleashed
Sonic Frontiers got a pretty cool new trailer during Gamescom Opening Night Live, finally announcing the release date of this "open zone" take on SEGA's platformer. The game itself is playable on the show floor too, allowing fans to get a short hands-on experience before release in November. However, one clip...
News Suikoden Successor Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Is Pixel Perfection
New trailer is the stuff JRPG dreams are made of
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the spiritual succesor to the classic Suikoden series of JRPGs, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2023. A new trailer was released at Gamescom, giving us a look at the game's gorgeous art style and some brief snippets of gameplay. The project began life as a...
News Hogwarts Legacy Conjures an Exclusive PS5, PS4 Quest
Upper class
Sony’s marketing arrangement with spellbinding PS5 and PS4 game Hogwarts Legacy will extend to an exclusive quest – although this is the first we’re hearing of it. Fans spotted an additional bullet point on PS Store pre-orders for the game, and the tidbit has since been confirmed by developer Avalanche’s community manager,...
News Soviet Shooter Atomic Heart Still Exists, Still Looks Insane
Watch the new gameplay trailer
It's been a little while since we checked in with Atomic Heart, the eerie sci-fi shooter from developer Mundfish. Earlier this year, the game was pencilled in for release in late 2022, but no release date is mentioned at all in this latest trailer, which focuses on combat. The game is looking absolutely bananas in the...
News Resident Evil 4 PS5 Remake Skips Capcom's TGS 2022 Showcase
Unless there's a surprise in store
Capcom has detailed what to expect from its TGS 2022 Online Program showcase, and Resident Evil 4 is nowhere to be seen. It was presumed the Japanese expo would play host to the latest footage and information from the PS5 remake, but Capcom hasn't included the game in its lineup. Instead, there's the Resident Evil...
Mini Review I Was A Teenage Exocolonist (PS5) - Choose Your Own Adolescence
Teenage kicks
Your teenage years are undoubtedly some of the hardest years of your life. Raging hormones, school, navigating romance for the first time, aliens threatening to destroy your home and family… Now, imagine all of that in a timeloop that you're destined to repeat over and over, and you have I Was A Teenage Exocolonist. Growing up on...
News NHL 23 PS5, PS4 Cover Reveal Offers Up Some Surprising Firsts
Quack! Quack! Quack!
While we're set to get our first glimpse at the gameplay of NHL 23 very soon, in the meantime, the cover athlete has been revealed. Or should we say, athletes. The cover athlete for any given sports title always generates interest, but they usually wind up feeling like safe, or unsurprising choices. It makes sense to put the...
News Clown Around with Harley Quinn in Gotham Knights Boss Fight
Quinntessential viewing
As confirmed during Gamescom Opening Night Live, the queen of clowns Harley Quinn will appear in Gotham Knights – and here’s a clip of Nightwing kicking her right up the Jack-in-the-box. The video shows the conclusion to a quest in which Dick Grayson has been tailing the supervillain, and naturally they both get their...
News SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Looks Like F.U.N. in New Gameplay
Plus: Mr. Krabs has proper voice
Following the warm reception to SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated, developer Purple Lamp Studios was given the go-ahead to make its own original game. Named SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, this pseudo-sequel to that fan favourite platformer is shaping up rather well in IGN's...
News NBA 2K23 Eliminates Annoying MyTEAM Contract Cards on PS5, PS4
Contract lenses
Praise the basketball gods: Contacts have been eliminated entirely from NBA 2K23’s squad-building MyTEAM mode. In past iterations, you had to apply Contracts to players in order to use them in single player and online matches, but now you’ll be able to use whoever you want whenever you want. Thank heavens for that! In fact, 2K...
News Knockout City Season 7 Kicks Shell with Tubular TMNT Crossover
Mutant Mutiny kicking off soon
Despite its satisfying dodgeball-inspired multiplayer and a move to free-to-play, Knockout City does feel as though it's merged into the background a bit. Developer Velan Studios is stepping things up for Season 7, however, as the game is about to get its first big crossover. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be...
News Psychological Thriller The Gap Will Get Inside Your Head, Coming to PS5 in 2023
Memory hole
The Gap is a first-person narrative thriller that follows a neuroscientist's journey into his psyche, dealing with the exploration of parallel realities, and unreliable memories. It's coming to PS5 in Q1, 2023. Joshua Hayes suffers from a rare genetic disorder that has begun to eat away at his personality, his academic ability, and even...
News The Chant Conjures Spooky Gameplay in Latest Trailer
Coming to PS5 soon
Publisher Prime Matter is gearing up to release its next title, the creepy-looking horror action game, The Chant. Taking place on a secluded island retreat, a spiritual ceremony goes wrong, things start to go awry as evil spirits and monsters will hunt you down. We get some snippets of new gameplay in the above new trailer...
Friday26th Aug 2022
News Puck Off! NHL 23 Trailer Debuts New Gameplay, Confirms Crossplay
Ice to see you
The debut trailer for NHL 23 comes out swinging, with some of that classic E3 "stage demo cringe" that's been hard to come by these past years. Cover stars Trevor Zegras and Sarah Nurse group up to guide you through some of the new features, and things are much as you'd expect. That said, it looks like NHL 23 is set to feature some...
Thursday25th Aug 2022
News A Third Voice of Cards Game Appears Ready for PS4 Release
The Beasts of Burden
A third entry in the Voice of Cards series from Yoko Taro and Square Enix is seemingly ready for a PS4 launch as Twitter account PlayStation Game Size has found a listing for The Beasts of Burden on the backend of the PS Store. This would be the third instalment in the sp
News Deliver Us Mars Tugs on the Heart Strings in New Story Trailer
Deliver Us Feels
Deliver Us Mars, the sequel to the excellent Deliver Us the Moon, was recently delayed, with the sci-fi action-adventure game now scheduled for lift off on 2nd February. In a new story trailer, we get a glimpse of protagonist Kathy's motivations and back story. Along with the crew of the spaceship, the Zephyr, she journeys to the...
News Puzzle Platformer Teslagrad 2 Announced, Conducting Its Way onto PS5, PS4 in Spring
Journey to the Magnetic North
Teslagrad 2 is the sequel to the excellent Teslagrad, and like its predecessor, tells its narrative without the use of a single word, written or spoken. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 in Spring, 2023. Teslagrad 2 tells the tale of Lumina, a young Teslamancer who finds herself stranded in the mysterious northern realm of...
News Rhythm Fighting Game God of Rock Lays Down a Beat This Winter
Rhythm violence
God of Rock is a fascinating blending of genres. Imagine an unholy melding of Street Fighter and Guitar Hero, as it combines elements of both fighting and rhythm games, and it looks pretty awesome. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 in Winter, although no firm release date has been announced. Featuring a dozen fighters, each with their own...
News Not Everyone's Impressed with PS5's New DualSense Edge Pad
Edge of never pleased
While the reception to the new DualSense Edge controller has been largely positive, there has been some fairly robust criticism pointed at the pro-grade PS5 pad as well. Poking around in enthusiast forums and gaming communities, we’ve noticed a lot of conversation
Wednesday24th Aug 2022
News Bungie No Longer Removing Destiny 2 Expansions People Paid For
Nothing more added to Destiny Content Vault
Off the back of its Destiny 2: Lightfall announcement yesterday, Bungie has confirmed it won't be removing any more expansions from the online looter shooter. This is thanks to work being done on the game's engine to ensure it and the technology behind the scenes will "last for many, many years to come"...
You're the Boss
The rebooted, new-look Saints Row is here, and we quite liked it ( we even wrote a whole Saints Row Collectibles guide!) — but the game's received plenty of criticism elsewhere. As such, it's quite difficult to judge just how well this latest open world romp will resonate with players. It's got the advantage of launching at a time...
Review Pac-Man World Re-Pac (PS5) - Solid Update On a PS1 Platforming Classic
Aw shoot, here comes Pac-Man
Following on from last month's release of Klonoa: Phantasy Reverie Series, Bandai Namco has come back with an update of another one of its PS1 classics: 1999’s Pac-Man World. Sadly, unlike Klonoa, this is a remake of just the first game, rather than a remastered collection including the two PS2 sequels. Thankfully,...
Poll How Much Would You Pay for the DualSense Edge PS5 Pro Controller?
Edgy enough for you?
It's finally happening: Sony is making its own 'Pro' PS5 controller, named the DualSense Edge. The pad was revealed through a brief trailer during Geoff Keighley's lengthy Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 show, and it's exactly the kind of product that you'd expect. You can remap every input, save different configurations,...
News Enormous Appetite for PS5 Pro Pad As DualSense Edge Trends
Almost one million views in 24 hours
DualSense Edge, the official pro-level pad from PlayStation, has become one of the top trending videos on YouTube – attracting almost one million views in less than 24 hours. The controller, which was rumoured earlier in the year before being announced during
News Get a Floating Magic Wand in the Hogwarts Legacy Collector's Edition
Costs £279.99
Off the back of a new trailer presented at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022, Avalance Software has shared the pricy Hogwarts Legacy collector's edition. Costing £274.99 on PS4 and £279.99 on PS5, you'll get a copy of the game in a steelbook case and a magic wand that floats in the air when placed above a book detailing the layout of...
News The Last of Us: Part I Launch Trailer Is Here, Looks Incredible on PS5
Find something to fight for
Sony has revealed The Last of Us: Part I launch trailer ahead of its anticipated PS5 launch on 2nd September 2022. With a mixture of cutscenes and gameplay, we catch glimpses of many newly updated scenes that didn't feature in past clips and walkthroughs. That includes pieces of Left Behind, the introductory sequence, and...
News Strategy RPG Miasma Chronicles Welcomes You To Sedentary in New Character Trailer
Save what remains of New America
From the team that brought us Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes Miasma Chronicles, another turn-based tactical RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world, which was revealed back in May. Today, we got a new trailer looking at the game's colourful cast of oddballs and misfits. Miasma Chronicles follows protagonist Elvis...
News Watch 10 Minutes of Forspoken PS5 Gameplay in New Overview Video
So lemme get this straight
The last we heard of Forspoken (save for an ad that became an unfortunate meme) was a delay into next year, with the PS5 console exclusive now arriving on 24th January 2023. The game has always looked a little on the rough side whenever we've seen it, but things are shaping up a little better in this latest video, courtesy...
News Returnal Fans Will Want to Keep an Eye on Sci-Fi Shooter Scars Above, Coming to PS5, PS4
Lost in Space
Scars Above is a third-person shooter in which you play as Kate, an astronaut and scientist marooned on a strange alien world. It's coming to PS5 and PS4, but does not yet have a release date. Dr Kate Ward is a member of SCAR (Sentient Contact Assessment and Response) team sent to investigate a colossal alien structure known as The...
News Legendary PC RPG Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Gallops onto PS5, PS4 on 25th October
We ride!
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is the triumphant sequel to Mount & Blade: Warband, an RPG on a massive open-ended scale that will gallop onto PS5 and PS4 on 25th October. In the Mount & Blade series, you guide your character from unknown wanderer to renowned warrior, to noble king or emperor, if the fancy takes you. Or you could...
News Cross Streams with Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed PS5, PS4 Gameplay
He slimed me
We know it’s due out on 18th October, but this is our first proper glimpse at asymmetrical multiplayer game, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed. While these games are becoming dime-a-dozen – a similarly-styled Killer Klowns adaptation was announced overnight – you can clearly see how this is going to be an entertaining twist on t
News UK Sales Charts: Business as Usual for Horizon Forbidden West in First Place
Third week in a row in top spot
Horizon Forbidden West has recorded its third week in a row at the top of the physical UK sales charts thanks to some plentiful PS5 Stock in the region. Despite being a digital code, an official Horizon Forbidden West PS5 console bundle is counted as a boxed copy by GfK and so it helps significantly boost the PS5, PS4...
News Lies of P Is the Closest Thing to a Bloodborne PS5 Remaster in Extended Gameplay Video
The new blood
Lies of P is shaping up to be a very intriguing Soulslike title, but there's simply no getting away from the fact that it looks a hell of a lot like Bloodborne. Not necessarily a bad thing, of course — why wouldn't you take inspiration from one of the best? — but the similarities in gameplay flow, environmental design, and even the...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.20 Adds New Cars, Track Layouts, and Menus
New roads around Circuit de Barcelona
The big August update for Gran Turismo 7 is available to download now on PS5, PS4 for free, and it brings with it four new cars, multiple track layouts, and more Menus to work through. The new vehicles are the McLaren MP4/4 '88 F1 car, the Pontiac GTO 'The Judge' '69, a Cayman GT4 '16 from Porsche, and a...
Mini Review Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (PS5) - An Outdated Family Trivia Game
Back to school
Based on the long-running game show, HandyGames' adaptation of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? will have you or your friends wondering if you should have paid more attention in elementary school. Offering two modes — Exam mode and Study mode — the game is definitely more suited to local multiplayer. You can easily finish a...
News Go Under the Waves in New PS5, PS4 Aquatic Adventure
Out next year
Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human developer Quantic Dream has announced it will be putting out Parallel Studio's Go Under the Waves via its publishing arm next year. Planned for release on PS5 and PS4, it's an adventure that's said to explore the human psyche in the depths of the North Sea. Check out the reveal trailer above...
News Sony Bringing Improved PlayStation Tournaments Interface to PS5
In "select countries" to begin
Sony’s esports strategy is an unsung part of the organisation’s interests, but if you ever look at its YouTube channel, you’ll see just how much it pushes the many PlayStation Tournaments and competitive events. The company obviously recently bought EVO, and hosted its first in-person event earlier in the month,...
News Shed Blood for Fame and Glory in Dying Light 2's Bloody Ties DLC
Those who are about to die salute you
Teased last week, Dying Light 2's Bloody Ties DLC was fully revealed during the Gamescom Opening Night Live stream. It will be available for PS5 and PS4 on 13th October, adding gladiatorial combat to the game. Bloody Ties will see players venturing to the repurposed Carnage Hall, once a famed opera concert, whi
First Impressions Sandbox Survival Takes Centre Stage in The Walking Dead Sequel for PSVR2, PSVR
Saints and sinners
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is widely regarded as one of the best virtual reality games on the market. As a horror game with an emphasis on survival, the release tasked you with exploring an apocalyptic New Orleans, scavenging for supplies and crafting useful tools to help you stay alive. Skydance Interactive’s...
News Next Dark Pictures Game, The Devil in Me, Dated for 18th November
The Shining x SAW
Supermassive Games has announced the season one finale of its The Dark Pictures Anthology, which takes the shape of The Devil in Me, will release for PS5 and PS4 on 18th November 2022. A new trailer accompanies the reveal made in the Future Games Show Gamescom 2022 showcase, which you can view above. There's a lot of new footage...
News Morty Is Now Available to Play in MultiVersus on PS5, PS4
It's Mortin' time
After a couple of delays, Morty has finally made his arrival in MultiVersus. You can play as the hapless teenager in the game right now, provided you can stump up 3,000 Gold, 700 Gleamium, or a Character Ticket. For those who might not know, the character is one half of the grandfather/grandson team in the popular TV show Rick and...
News Blacktail Lets You Live the Legend of Baba Yaga on PS5 This Winter
Good witch or bad witch?
You don't often hear about Slavic folklore inspiring a video game, so it's refreshing to learn about Blacktail, a game based on the legend of Baba Yaga. Announced at Gamescom for PS5, the game is heading our way this Winter, so it's not too far off. In it, you play as a teenage girl named Yaga, "accused of witchcraft and...
Thursday25th Aug 2022
News Layers of Fears Gets a Lick of Paint in Eye-Catching PS5 Trailer
Don't brush it off
Layers of Fear was a good game. Bloober Team’s breakout hit was derivative of Hideo Kojima’s iconic PT demo, of course, but it delivered an extremely atmospheric haunted house – packed with plenty of optical illusions that helped keep you immersed. One of the problems was that the game’s writing never really matched its...
Wednesday24th Aug 2022
News Brutal Action Game Wanted: Dead Could Be Your Valentine in 2023
Release date confirmed in new trailer
Wanted: Dead, a stylish action game from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive, now has a release date. The title will hit both PS5 and PS4 on 14th February 2023. Happy Valentine's Day! The news comes alongside a brand new trailer for the game, which shows off even more violent, frenetic combat. It looks...
News PS5, PS4 Slice-of-Life A Space for the Unbound Delayed Due to Partner Dispute
Argues exploitation, but PQube replies
Coffee Talk publisher Toge Productions and Indonesian developer Mojiken have delayed pixelart slice-of-life A Space for the Unbound until further notice due to a dispute with Western partner PQube. A message, co-signed by the two companies, claims that PQube has left it “feeling manipulated and exploited”...
News Salvage Derelict Spaceships in Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Floating to PS5 Soon
Chop shop in spaaaace
Simulation games are popping up for basically every profession you can think of, so it was a matter of time before developers would invent new jobs to digitally recreate. Hardspace: Shipbreaker whisks you into the harsh vacuum of space and tasks you with scrapping abandoned spaceships using a variety of tools — all in zero...
News Destiny's Best Raid, Kings Fall, Will Return During Destiny 2's Season of Plunder
Long live the king
It's a big day for Destiny 2 players, we got the reveal of the next major expansion, Lightfall, and the news that Season 18, Season of Plunder, would begin immediately. In addition, we learned that OG Destiny's King's Fall raid would be making a glorious return. Season of Plunder is casting Guardians as intergalactic pirates,...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
News Sony Reveals Official PS5 Pro Controller, DualSense Edge
Edging it
Sony has revealed the DualSense Edge — an official PS5 Pro controller that's highly customisable. As you'd expect of a Pro pad, you can tune the device to suit your needs. Inputs can be reconfigured, deactivated, and you can tweak things like stick dead zones. You can also save multiple control profiles and swap between them. Indeed,...
News One of PS5's Best and Most Popular SSDs Now Has an Even Better Successor
Western Digital's SN850X is available now
A swanky new SSD is a vital bit of kit for any PS5 owner looking to expand their console's storage capacity, and Western Digital has been right up there as one of the most popular choices right from the off. The company was the very first to announce a PS5-ready SSD back in October 2020, and its WD_Black...
Round Up What Was Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Geoff Keighley has returned with another Gamescom Opening Night Live to front gaming's biggest consumer event. He had two hours of reveals and announcements from all four corners of the industry, but if you did not catch the show live then you may be wondering what was there. In this Push Square round up, we'll be sharing...
Guide What Time Is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022?
Dates, times, and what to expect
When is Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022? Geoff Keighley is making a bit of a tradition out of this one now, hosting a live event for gaming fans around the globe to watch before the world's biggest video game expo begins in Germany. Will it be any good? Probably not — past iterations have hardly set the world on...
Guide Saints Row Guide: All Collectibles, Tips and Tricks for Finding Them
How to unlock The Collector Trophy
Looking for All Collectibles in Saints Row? Well then, you've come to the right place. We've hunted down every Collectible in the game to bring you this guide, which contains pictures of the Collectibles themselves, alongside a screenshot of where they can be found on the map. This guide is broken down into each of...
News Valkyrie Elysium Demo Lined Up for PS5, PS4
Spotted on PS Store backend
A Valkyrie Elysium demo has been spotted on the backend of the PS Store, suggesting a PS5, PS4 release in the fairly near future is likely. The game itself is out on 29th September 2022 so it'll provide us with plenty of time to sample the latest JRPG out of Square Enix. Another upcoming title from the Japanese publisher...
Live Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 Right Here
Hogwarts Legacy! The Callisto Protocol! Surprises?
Looking for Gamescom Opening Night Live? Of course, you are! Who wouldn't want another evening of Geoff Keighley and his world-famous World Premieres! It's only been a couple of months since Summer Game Fest, but this time we're off to Cologne in Germany, for an all-new two-hour bonanza filled with...
News The First Descendant Flexes Its Unreal 5 Muscles in New Reveal Trailer
That's a lot of graphics
Earlier this month, Nexon published a short teaser trailer for its upcoming co-op shooter, The First Descendant. A few weeks down the line, we now have the full-length version of the trailer, embedded above. One of the main draws of this free-to-play sci-fi shooter is that it's been built using Unreal Engine 5, and it sure...
News Sonic Frontiers Up Against God of War Ragnarok This November
Watch the new story trailer
Update: Following the leak earlier today, it has now been confirmed that the release date for Sonic Frontiers is indeed 8th November 2022. The news comes alongside a story trailer, which comprises a mix of gameplay and cinematics. It's looking better in this latest video, but the proof will be in the playing. We're...
News Dune Awakening Is an Open World MMO Worming Its Way to PS5
No release date yet
Dune, the classic sci-fi novel, recently made its way to the big screen with a big budget movie. With the sandy tale back in the zeitgeist, surely it makes sense to work out a video game adaptation, too? The folks at Funcom and developer Level Infinite certainly think so, as they've just announced Dune Awakening. Check out the...
News Dead Island 2 Back from the Dead on PS5, PS4 Next February
Took your time
Just as the rumours and leaks suggested, Dead Island 2 is actually still alive. Dambuster Studios has been working on building the game "from the ground up" for the past four years, and now we have a release date: 3rd February 2023 on PS5, PS4. The trailer accompanying the announcement is just as comedic as the series was on PS3, so...
News PS5 Action RPG Lies of P Still Looks Killer in New Gameplay Trailer
Nose joke
We still don't like the name, but Lies of P continues to look like a potential-packed action RPG. The game, in which you play as an especially deadly version of Pinocchio, is due out on PS5 in 2023 (which obviously isn't noted in the above Xbox-branded trailer). Anyway, this latest gameplay is looking good. It's got some snazzy...
Poll Was Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 Any Good?
Have your say
The time has arrived to rate another Geoff Keighley bonanza. Of his three yearly shows, Gamescom Opening Night Live has usually proven to be the weakest, but did the 2022 version buck the trend? Share your thoughts in this Push Square poll. We already knew about a handful of the announcements going into the show, like a new look at...
News Blistering Barnacles! Embark on a New Adventure in Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharoah
Just don't forget Snowy.
French publisher Microids has just announced Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh, a new game based on the classic Belgian comic character of the same name, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2023. Based on the fourth volume of The Adventures of Tintin comics, Cigars of the Pharoah, this new adventure will see Tintin (and...
News Phantom Hellcat Is a Stylish, Nier-Like Action Game from a Brand New Studio
Nier, far
All In! Games is known as a small indie games publisher, with its label on titles such as Ghostrunner, Chernobylite, and Tools Up!, but it's now branching into development too. Announced at Gamescom is the company's fresh-faced internal studio, Ironbird Creations, and its debut game looks pretty interesting. Phantom Hellcat, a...
News Vampiric Dungeon Crawling Meets Management Sim in Bloody Hell Hotel
In development for consoles
This announcement passed us by last week, but after watching the trailer for Bloody Hell Hotel, we had to share. Developed by Unfold Games, this indie title is an intriguing combination that looks very promising in the above trailer. Management sims and dungeon crawlers have crossed paths before, but this throws in...
Review Dusk Diver 2 (PS5) - Fast-Paced Combat Almost Makes Up for Lacklustre Story
Time to dive back in
It’s been a long time since this particular reviewer was a student, but if memory serves it can definitely be a bit of a stressful time. Keeping up to date with your studies, holding down a part-time job, whilst also hanging out with friends can be surprisingly tricky. Now just imagine how much more difficult it must be if you...
News Cities: Skylines Plazas & Promenades Expansion Is All About the Pedestrian
These boots were made for walking
Cities: Skylines is a city management simulator originally released in 2015, but it's still being supported, as evidenced by the just-announced Plazas & Promenades expansion. We don't have a firm release date, but it is coming soon to PS4. Ditch the daily gridlock and take to the streets... on foot! Pedestrian...
News Gotham Knights PS5 Release Date Brought Forward by Four Days
Plus a villains trailer
Warner Bros has announced it's bringing forward the release date of Gotham Knights on PS5 by four days to 21st October 2022. The change was confirmed in a new trailer sporting popular villains from Gotham City like Harley Quinn. Are you happy to be playing Gotham Knights slightly earlier than expected? Let us know in the...
News Hogwarts Legacy Tempts You with the Dark Arts in Latest Trailer
Meet Sebastian Sallow
As promised, Hogwarts Legacy got its moment in the spotlight at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Warner Bros has presented us with a new story trailer, in which we meet Slytherin student Sebastian Sallow. In the game, you can choose to befriend Sebastian, and his companion quest line will lead you down a path to the dark arts,...
News Battlefield 2042 Is Bringing Back the Classic Class System, But Not Until Season 3
Positive changes, but we still have a ways to go
An update overview trailer for the beleaguered Battlefield 2042 has been released, outlining the changes and new content players can expect going into Season 2, what is to come in Season 3, and beyond. Amidst rumours that the troubled shooter was in "abandon ship" mode, the team at developer EA Dice...
News The Lords of the Fallen Drops the 2, Brings Gothic RPG Action to PS5
Back on your feet
Lords of the Fallen 2, first confirmed to be in development for PS4 all the way back in 2018, is now called The Lords of the Fallen, dropping the 2 and adding a 'The'. Oh, and it's coming to PS5...maybe next year? The new trailer doesn't say, but this thing's been in development for ages now. The first Lords of the Fal
News Lick a Stick with Killer Klowns from Outer Space on PS5, PS4
What in tarnation is going on?!
The asymmetrical multiplayer boom has reached its peak with Killer Klowns from Outer Space – The Game! That’s right, the cult 1988 B-movie is being transformed into a 7vs3 competitive online experience, where you’ll need to team-up with pals as either Killer Klowns or hapless humans. We love how out of...
News Cute Platforming Sequel Moss: Book 2 Sniffing Around PSVR2
Quill it happen?
It looks like Polyarc’s cute platforming sequel Moss: Book 2 will tunnel its way to PSVR2 when the headset launches next year. While the developer didn’t outright confirm anything, it shared Sony’s release date news on Twitter, and added: “Can you think of a game that benefits from a two-controller setup?” It included a...
News The Surge Dev Brings Atlas Fallen to PS5 Next Year
Hunt creatures in the sands
Atlas Fallen is the next game from The Surge developer Deck 13 Interactive. Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live, it's planned for release on PS5 next year; get a first look at it in the trailer above. The game can be played alone or with a friend, and you'll hunt creatures, create custom weapons, and use custom...
Wednesday24th Aug 2022
Mini Review South of the Circle (PS5) - Antarctic Disaster Meets Cold War
Not every cloud
South of the Circle is the story of Peter, a scientist at the University of Cambridge. Set in the early 1960s, the game heavily references the social and cultural movements of the time. There is a deep-rooted fear of Russian spies and multiple references to the Cold War, and also an underlying gender equality focus to the story...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
News Disgaea 7 Raises Japanese-Styled Hell on PS5, PS4
In Japan only for now
As speculated following a teaser last month, NIS has officially announced Disgaea 7 for both PS5 and PS4. The latest entry in the long running strategy RPG series features a Japanese-styled Netherworld, and you play as a lazy demon named Fuji, who gets roped into overthrowing the realm's corrupt leadership. Unfortunately, the...
News Next Destiny 2 DLC Lightfall Out 28th February 2023
The beginning of the end
Bungie has announced its next big Destiny 2 expansion, named Lightfall, will release for PS5 and PS4 on 28th February 2023. The DLC is available to pre-order now on the PS Store for £39.99/$49.99, or you can double the price and get the Annual Pass included in your purchase. Lightfall is said to be one of the last chapters...
News Game Overs in The Callisto Protocol Are Sure Going to Be Gruesome
You are dead
We’ve already seen enough of The Callisto Protocol to know it’s gunning for that classic Dead Space feel. The in-game HUD is present and correct, and so are all the decapitation mechanics. It’s looking like tremendous fun – especially when you consider it’s a brand new developer, Striking Distance Studios, at the helm. This...
Wednesday24th Aug 2022
News Solid Racing Game GRID Legends Will Join EA Play
On 1st September
GRID Legends shall join EA Play on 1st September 2022, EA has announced. Released for PS5 and PS4 at the very start of this year, both versions will be fully playable via the publisher's subscription service. Recently, members have enjoyed full access to sports titles like FIFA 22 and NHL 22. In our Grid Legends PS5 review
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
News Huge! Hideo Kojima Plots New Spotify Podcast
Brain Structure debuts next month
Host Geoff Keighley and ex-Konami developer Hideo Kojima’s bromance is renowned for bearing plump video game fruits – but the auteur is not yet ready to unveil his latest projects, which will presumably include Death Stranding 2. Keighley had two-hours (!!!) of airtime to fill during Gamescom Opening Night Live
News Embrace Your Inner Evil in Strategy Sim Dungeons 4, Coming to PS5 in 2023
Unleash the evil
Stealing some of Gamescom Opening Night Live's thunder, Kalypso Media has announced Dungeons 4, the latest entry in the Dungeons franchise of strategy/simulation games all about embracing your inner evil. Get down with your bad self on PS5 at an as-yet unrevealed date in 2023. The Dungeons series of games let players experience...
News Outsmart the Competition and Rule the Rails in Railway Empire 2
Choo-choo choose your own adventure
Announced just hours ahead of Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022, publisher Kalypso Media has revealed Railway Empire 2, a railway and economic strategy game and sequel to the fantastic Railway Empire. Set in the early 1800s, the Railway Empire games task you with transforming your small company into an industrial...
News LOL! There's a Talking Gun in New Tales from the Borderlands
Randy's got us guffawing again
New Tales from the Borderlands already leaked, so we knew it was coming out on 21st October. However, we'd been waiting for our first official look at the title — and here it is. Obviously, it looks to be tackling a different storyline to the acclaimed Telltale entry, but Gearbox has hired writers from the original...
News Mix and Match a Modular Theme Park in Park Beyond on PS5
The new trailer's a rollercoaster
Bandai Namco announced Park Beyond last year with a lighthearted trailer, showing off a colourful theme park building sim. Now, it's back with another look, this time showcasing a glimpse at gameplay. It looks like rollercoasters will be heavily customisable, and additional buildings will be modular, allowing you...
News Take Couch Co-Op Online in Moving Out 2 on PS5, PS4
Settles in 2023
Likeable co-op game Moving Out is getting a sequel, aptly titled Moving Out 2. Riffing on the chaotic co-op formula popularised by Overcooked, these games are all about removing various objects from people's homes and placing them carefully (or not) in a moving van. The sequel takes things up a notch by introducing online play...
News Goat Simulator 3's PS5 Gameplay Ain't Kiddin' Around
Whatever floats your goat
The world premiere of Goat Simulator 3 won’t leave you scratching your beard: it’s picking up exactly where its predecessor Goat Simulator 2 left off. That is to say: anticipate dumb physics fun! In the trailer, we see lots of explosions, head-butts, selfies – and even some soccer? It seems you’ll be able to dress...
News NFL Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Completes a No-Look Pass to Fortnite
We ain't in Kansas anymore
Fortnite loves a good celebrity skin, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the latest superstar to be immortalised in the battle royale. Much like tennis player Naomi Osaka recently, the Super Bowl MVP will come in a variety of different styles – including one with a gladiator helmet. You’ll be able to...
Monday22nd Aug 2022
Review Saints Row (PS5) - Seriously Dumb Fun Outweighs Dated Open World
The old dusty trail
Believe it or not, it's been nine whole years since Saints Row IV, and to be honest, not much has changed (minus the superpowers and alien invaders, obviously). The simply titled Saints Row is a reboot of the series, sporting an entirely new setting, new characters, and a fresh story — but the gameplay structure that the...
News Sony Sued £5 Billion for 'Ripping Off' PS5, PS4 Players
"The game is up for PlayStation"
Sony is being sued £5 billion (~$5.91 billion) for allegedly “ripping off” players of the PS5 and PS4. The lawsuit argues that by taking 30 per cent commission on every product purchased through the PS Store, the firm has “abused its position”. Consumer rights advocate Alex Neill, who’s leading the legal...
Random Here's Proof Marvel's Spider-Man Is a Game for Babies
A baby game for children
Marvel's Spider-Man is a goldmine for Sony; the character is immensely popular across basically all media, appealing to a wide audience, and Insomniac Games put together a truly brilliant open world adventure the superhero deserves. It's just a win all around; no one's unhappy about Marvel's Spider-Man. There's just one...
News Sony's 1-Hour PS Plus Trial for Rollerdrome Is an 'Estimation', You Only Get 35 Minutes
Bail out early
Update: Publisher Private Division has sent us a statement on Rollerdrome’s trial time discrepancy: “The PS Store page displays a one-hour estimation for Rollerdrome's PS Plus Premium Game Trial length,” a spokesperson said. “The actual play time limit for the trial is 35 minutes which provides an introductory experience akin...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
News Sony Confirms PSVR2's Release Date for Early 2023
Here we go
PSVR2 will release in early 2023, Sony has confirmed. PlayStation France was first to let the cat out of the bag, but other major regional accounts have since followed with the relatively simple message, including PlayStation UK. It perhaps didn’t take a genius to figure out that
Guide Saints Row: All Badlands North Collectibles
All Badlands North locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Lake Sebastian Collectibles
All Lake Sebastian locations
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Monday22nd Aug 2022
News Dead Cells' Lead Developer Goes Solo with Firefighting Adventure Nuclear Blaze
Coming to PS5 and PS4 next year
Dead Cells is an excellent rogue-like side-scroller with fluid controls and intricate design. While it was developed by several talented people at studio Motion Twin, Sébastien Bénard spearheaded much of the process, credited as lead game designer and lead developer. Now, he's broken away from the larger team to...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
Guide Saints Row: All West Providencia Collectibles
All West Providencia locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Old Town West Collectibles
All Old Town West locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Rojas Desert South Collectibles
All Rojas Desert South locations
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News PS5's Star Wars KOTOR Remake Handed to a Different Studio
Embracer Group uses the force
The troubled PS5 remake of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic has been handed to a different developer, according to reliable Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier. The project – which had been in production at Aspyr Media – will now be led by one of Saber Interactive’s Eastern European teams. Maybe they should...
Guide Saints Row: All Badlands South Collectibles
All Badlands South locations
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Guide Saints Row: All El Dorado Collectibles
All El Dorado locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Marina West Collectibles
All Marina West locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Lakeshore North Collectibles
All Lakeshore North locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Mercado Collectibles
All Mercado locations
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Guide Saints Row: All East Providencia Collectibles
All East Providencia locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Rojas Desert North Collectibles
All Rojas Desert North locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Smelterville East Collectibles
All Smelterville East Locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Smelterville West Collectibles
All Smelterville West locations
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Guide Saints Row: All Old Town East Collectibles
All Old Town East locations
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Monday22nd Aug 2022
Mini Review Tinykin (PS5) - A Cute Adventure Bubbling with Charm
You'll float too
If you've an itch to play some Pikmin without borrowing your buddy’s Nintendo Switch, Tinykin is more than the right remedy to scratch it. Developer Splashteam combines eye-catching 2D art in a 3D environment, delivering a captivating fusion of Paper Mario and the aforementioned strategy series. Despite the game’s tiny nature,...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
Guide Saints Row: All Monte Vista Collectibles
All Monte Vista locations
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Guide Saints Row: All East Flats Collectibles
All East Flats locations
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Monday22nd Aug 2022
News Brief The Last of Us HBO Clip Posted Online
Via HBO sizzle reel
A fresh look at HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us has appeared in a new sizzle reel focusing on upcoming projects from the company. Roughly 20 seconds of brand new footage can be viewed, including a glimpse of Nick Offerman's Bill, fungus spores taking over a wall, and Pedro Pascal's take on Joel's voice. Also part of the...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
Guide Saints Row: All Lakeshore South Collectibles
All Lakeshore South locations
Looking for All Lakeshore South Collectibles in Saints Row? This guide has all of the locations that you need, complete with screenshots. Our full Saints Row Guide: All Collectibles has information on the other districts. Saints Row: All Lakeshore South Collectibles: Lakeshore South in Saints Row has just 1...
Monday22nd Aug 2022
News Project CARS 1 and 2 Will Be Delisted from Sale Soon
Games will remain fully functional
Slightly Mad Studios, the team behind the well-liked sim racer series Project CARS, has announced the first two entries will soon become unavailable. Due to car and track licences reaching their expiration dates, Project CARS and Project CARS 2 will be delisted from sale in the near future. The developer released...
Tuesday23rd Aug 2022
Guide Saints Row: All West Flats Collectibles
All West Flats locations
Looking for All West Flats Collectibles in Saints Row? This guide has all of the locations that you need, complete with screenshots. Our full Saints Row Guide: All Collectibles has information on the other districts. Saints Row: All West Flats Collectibles: West Flats in Saints Row has 2 Collectibles to find. We've...
Monday22nd Aug 2022
News Ubisoft Denies Rumours of Blade Game Based on Marvel Movie
"Sorry to slice up the rumors"
Update: Following all the rumours and reports, Ubisoft has publicly stated it is not making a Blade game: We suppose that's that, then, although the images below haven't exactly been explained away. With a Blade game now officially out of the running, your guess is as good as ours when it comes to what that mystery...
News PGA Tour 2K23 Takes a Shot on PS5, PS4 on 14th October, Pre-Order to Play as Michael Jordan
Return of the tack
PGA Tour 2K21 was a huge breakout success for 2K Sports, and its sequel looks set to be even bigger. Due out on 14th October, PGA Tour 2K23 plots the return of legend Tigers Woods, who has served as an Executive Producer on the game. He’ll be playable, of course, flanked by a roster of 14 other professionals at launch, including...
News Hack into the Mainframe in JRPG Jack Move, Coming to PS4 on 20th September
Initializing...
Jack Move is a colourful JRPG in which you play as vigilante hacker Noa, on a quest to rescue her estranged father from mega-corp Monomind, and it's coming to PS4 on 20th September. We got an animated trailer announcing the release date reminiscent of cartoons of the 90s, that gives us a sense of the game's aesthetic. It kind of...
News You Won't Need PS Plus to Play PS5, PS4 Online Multiplayer This Weekend
Free-for-all
Unless you're hopping into a free-to-play game, playing online multiplayer titles on PlayStation with your buddies comes at a price. The functionality is one benefit of subscribing to PS Plus, with all three tiers giving you access. Fortunately, every now and then Sony holds a free weekend, letting everyone enjoy their games online,...
News Gravity Rush Also Getting a Movie, It's Claimed
Kat lives!
In yet another movie-related headline you did not expect to read: Deadline reports PlayStation Productions has a Gravity Rush film in the works. This follows on from an article claiming Sony also has a Days Gone flick lined up with Outlander actor Sam Heughan playing Deacon St
News Band Together to Survive in Co-Op FPS Sker Ritual, Coming to PS5, PS4
Watch your back
Sker Ritual is a round-based cooperative FPS, and the spiritual successor to the Maid of Sker. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 in Q1, 2023. In a new trailer that comes to us via IGN, we meet some of the horrifying enemies that are liable to make your life a living hell. The Mariner, Banshee, Phantom and Blazesliner are some of the Elite...
News The Game Awards Returns on 8th December with 'Very Special' Ninth Show
Let's get through Gamescom first, yeah?
Geoff Keighley is addicted to the hype. He's on the cusp of broadcasting Gamescom Opening Night Live, but he can't help but look forward to his next big, exciting show. Indeed, The Game Awards, Keighley's annual awards ceremony (but mostly just a very late E3 press conference) will return this December for its...
News Chaos Reigns In Marvel's Midnight Suns Gameplay Trailer Showcasing Scarlet Witch
Sorceress supreme
Marvel's Midnight Suns was recently delayed from its 7th October release date, and while we don't have a firm release window (Midnight Suns is expected to launch sometime before March 2023), what we do have is a new gameplay trailer, this time focusing on Scarlet Witch. Scarlet Witch, AKA Wanda Maximoff, is widely regarded as one...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Is Sony's Best PC Launch Yet in the UK
Fourth fastest-selling PC game of 2022
Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered has recorded Sony's biggest ever launch sales for a PC version in the UK. Already the fourth fastest-selling PC game of 2022, the webslinger's opening week of sales was 26 per cent higher than God of War. Only Elden Ring, Total War: Warhammer 3, and
News Unleash Robotic Bees in Rainbow Six Siege Season 3: Operation Brutal Swarm
Not the bees!
Rainbow Six Siege's next major update is called Operation Brutal Swarm, and it will kick off the competitive shooter's third season of content, and the seventh year of the game's ongoing support. Brutal Swarm is set to launch on PS5 and PS4 on 6th September. A new operator named Grim is being introduced to the game, along with a new...
News Mortal Kombat's 30th Anniversary Bundle for PS5 Gets Over Here
Raiden the wave
Mortal Kombat is a treasured franchise among fighting game fans, and is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the beginning of October. Many had hoped that developer NetherRealm Games would commemorate the occasion as loudly as one of Johnny Cage’s jackets, and while that may still turn out to be true – well, the firm’s 30th...
News The Last of Us PS5 Remake Pays Tribute to Some of PlayStation's Greats
Jak to the future
You didn’t think Naughty Dog was going to miss an opportunity to add some cool additional content to its remake of The Last of Us, did you? This game has been leaking for months now, and it seems a ton of sensitive details are beginning to seep online. As such, while this article merely pertains to bonus content, we’ll give you...
Sunday21st Aug 2022
News In the Crossover of the Century, Destiny 2 Is Getting Fortnite Skins
Written in the stars
Live service meets live service, with Bungie seemingly poised to announce Fortnite crossover skins for Destiny 2. There was chatter of some kind of collaboration within the community earlier in the week, but well-regarded Destiny dataminer Ginsor appears to have unearthed official images of the mash-up. The freshly minted Sony...
Saturday20th Aug 2022
News Sony Had 'No Involvement' in Death Stranding Deal with PC Game Pass
Tomorrow clearly ain't in PlayStation's hands
Update: Sony had “no involvement” with Death Stranding’s release on PC Game Pass, despite the platform holder owning the intellectual property and funding the development of the title. “Matters relating to the PC release of Death Stranding are managed by Kojima Productions and 505 Games,” a...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 16
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 16 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News Yes, Black Myth: Wukong Continues to Look Utterly Sensational
Woah kong
Ah, good ol’ Black Myth: Wukong – the dreamy action adventure game from Chinese developer Game Science, which steps out of the shadows a couple of times a year and never fails to drop our jaws. While we’re sceptical of this title ever seeing the light of day, it’s hard not to be impressed by what the studio’s showing here. The...
News Cyberpunk Delivery Sim Cloudpunk's PS5 Upgrade Is Available Now
Satisfaction guaranteed
The PS5 version of Cloudpunk, a neo-noir delivery simulator set in a cyberpunk world, is available now, and owners of the PS4 version of the game can upgrade for free. Cloudpunk feels like an intriguing mix between Death Stranding and Cyberpunk 2077, a futuristic delivery game in which you must navigate the monolithic...
News Days Gone Movie Reportedly Being Produced, Outlander Actor Lined Up
Adapted by Sheldon Turner
PlayStation Productions has a Days Gone film in the works with Outlander actor Sam Heughan lined up to play Deacon St. John, a new report from Deadline claims. The article says Sheldon Turner is adapting the game for the big screen, an Oscar-nominated scribe with credits on The Longest Yard and X-Men: First Class. The...
News Final Fantasy 16 Producer Knows That Its Combat System Won't Satisfy Everyone
You never forget your first
Discussing Final Fantasy games can be divisive at times, especially amongst the most dedicated fans. Each game is different, featuring its own combat mechanics, systems and story. Everyone has their favourite, which usually just so happens to be the first they played, often during the latter years of high school. It's...
News What Year Is It? Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Summons Journey Crossover
Didn't see that coming
For as cool as this crossover undoubtedly is, it feels a little odd in 2022. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, the Castlevania-inspired gothic adventure, is getting a Journey-themed crossover on 23rd August, 2022. To be clear, that’s the emotional indie game from thatgamecompany, and not the Don’t Stop Believin’ band...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 440
Oh so quiet
It's been desperately quiet in the games industry this week, as everyone jets off on holiday before Gamescom. But behind-the-scenes, geez, we've been busy. Time for some video games, then, eh? Aaron Bayne, Video Editor: Rollerdrome has got me by the skates. After getting through all the challenges on the basic campaign, I'm going to...
News Embrace Knighthood in This Gotham Knights Trailer All About Skill Trees
Become the Knight
Gotham Knights is set in a Batman universe in which the Dark Knight himself is dead, and it is up to you, as one of the various members of the Bat-family, to fill the void. Today we got a new video detailing how skill trees work in the game, which comes to us via IGN's First series. Each character performs wildly different to one...
News Lock and Load, The Ascent's Cyber Heist DLC Is Now Available on PS5, PS4
Neon Nightmare
The Ascent is a high-octane, top-down shooter set in a grim cyberpunk world. We liked it, and are looking forward to jumping into the new Cyber Heist DLC, which is available now on PS5 and PS4. Cyber Heist adds new missions, areas, enemies, and the inclusion of melee weapons, all of which can be experienced alone or with a friend in...
News Become Enchanted with 18 Minutes of Bramble: The Mountain King Gameplay
Take a leap of faith
Bramble: The Mountain King is an intriguing title based on Nordic fables and one we have had an eye on for a while now. It looks fantastic in trailers, so we were curious how it looks in action. Well, today, courtesy of IGN, we were treated to more than 18 minutes of gameplay, replete with developer commentary. In the video, we...
News Ooh La La! SEGA Plotting Space Channel 5, Comix Zone Movies
In the zone
The video game industry has gone movie mad! Hot on the heels of Uncharted’s impressive $400 million run – and Sonic the Hedgehog’s record-breaking success – SEGA has announced that it’s partnered with PictureStart to bring Dreamcast dance-‘em-up Space Channel 5 and Genesis platformer
Friday19th Aug 2022
Video Top 10 PS5 Platinums for Beginners
The best Platinums to ease you into the hunt
Platinum Trophies are the immensely popular reward for gaming completionists that love to boast about their achievements. It’s a digital manifestation of one’s love for a game, where you have combed through each and every inch of content that it has to offer. However, Platinum Trophies come in varying...
News Pretty PS5, PS4 Platformer Kena: Bridge of Spirits Getting Massive Update
New Game+ and more coming next month
Ember Lab’s awesome debut effort Kena: Bridge of Spirits is getting a chunky anniversary update, which will include New Game+ and much more on PS5 and PS4. The patch – due out on 27th September – will bundle in brand new outfits, all unlocked through a game mode named Spirit Guide Trials. These will...
News Sharpen That Buster Sword, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion Rated in Australia
Fair enough
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is coming to PS5 and PS4 in Winter 2022, and while we don't have a firm release date, one may be fairly imminent, as the title has just been rated for classification in Australia. The Australian Classification Board awarded the game an M for violence, which seems appropriate, given that its plot is...
News PS5, PS4's Hogwarts Legacy Has Some Magical Soundscapes
Hey, listen
So often, the audio in games gets completely overlooked, but you always notice when the sound is bad. (Yes, we’re looking specifically at you, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.) Hogwarts Legacy, however, has been eager to flex its audio with a series of ASMR videos – and no, there’s none of that weird ear nibbling here. You may recall,...
News New PS Store Weekend Sale Builds on Sweet Bethesda Deals
GRID! Star Wars! Battlefield?
A new PS Store Weekend Sale has hit Sony's storefront today, but the vast majority of the PS5, PS4 game deals included aren't new promotions. It appears Bethesda's QuakeCon sale has been rolled into this list of price drops along with a few extra deals. Therefore, we'll list the new PS5, PS4 discounts below and you can...
News Anticipated PS5 Game A Plague Tale: Requiem Goes Gold
Out 18th October 2022
The incredibly promising PS5 action-adventure game A Plague Tale: Requiem has gone gold ahead of its 18th October 2022 release date. This means work on the base 1.0 version is complete, allowing Asobo Studio to turn its attention to the day one patch for further polishing. "We can't wait for you to see what adventures await...
News Official Star Wars Jedi Novel Bridges Gap Between Fallen Order and PS5 Sequel Survivor
Jedi: Battle Scars
A brand new, official Star Wars book has been announced that will bridge the gap between Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and next year's PS5 sequel Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Named Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, it "finds Order 66 survivor Cal Kestis leading the Mantis crew on an adventure set between the" two games. The novel hits...
News Construction Simulator Breaks New Ground, Adds Multiplayer on PS5, PS4
Get back to work!
Construction Simulator is, predictably enough, a construction and management simulator with a focus on realism, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 20th September. Today we got a new trailer showing off Construction Simulator's cooperative multiplayer mode, for up to four players, which is a first for the series. Grab a few friends,...
News July 2022 NPD: Free-to-Play MultiVersus Tops Charts, PS5 Out in Front
MLB The Show 22 still hitting dingers
This is an incredible result for free-to-play platform fighter MultiVersus: it topped the July 2022 NPD software charts for the United States, beating games like Elden Ring and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. The release’s success was driven by Founder’s Packs, which included additional content and provided fans...
News Get Back to Nature in Elder Scrolls Online's Lost Depths DLC
Druids, dungeons and danger
The Elder Scrolls Online is a bottomless pit of content that you can lose yourself in for weeks at a time, with developer ZeniMax Online Studios cranking out content at a cracking pace. The next DLC is the Lost Depths, which further expands upon High Isle's foundation, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 6th September. The...
News Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a Glorious Throwback to the Golden Age of 16-Bit Action
Shinobi showdown
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a 16-bit action platformer, in the mould of the old Ninja Gaiden games, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 sometime in Fall 2022 (otherwise known as September through December.) Featuring gorgeous pixel art, slick combat and cybernetic ninja galore, Vengeful Guardian looks like how you remember games...
News Learn the Basics of Time Manipulation in The Entropy Centre, Coming to PS5, PS4
Be kind, rewind
The Entropy Centre is a mind-bending first-person puzzler that is slated to launch on PS5 and PS4 later in 2022, and today we got a good look at the kind of gameplay experience on offer. The closest parallel to The Entropy Centre is, of course, the Portal franchise, but whereas those games deal with portals, this one is all about...
News Classic Villains Return in Final Call of Duty: Vanguard, Warzone Season
New Operators, modes, weapons, and more
Live support of Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone are going out with a bang next week as Activision deploys the final season of content containing some classic villains from past entries. Of course, both will be replaced with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2
Video Rollerdrome Tips and Tricks That Will Make You a Pro Skater
Skate your way to the top of the leaderboards
If you are anything like us, you’ll have been glued to your TVs this week as you familiarise yourselves with the mechanics of Rollerdrome. The latest from Roll7 is quickly proving itself to be among the best releases of the year, with gameplay as smooth as butter, and combat that’ll have you trying a...
Thursday18th Aug 2022
News NBA 2K23 Balls Out with Insane Era Appropriate Franchise Mode on PS5
2K Sports flexes with unique 80s, 90s, and 00s presentation
Well, this is just ridiculous. Truly, truly ridiculous. You may recall NBA 2K23 announcing a Michael Jordan campaign, allowing you to play through several of the key moments from his illustrious career – with period appropriate presentation. Well, on the PS5 specifically, 2K Sports is...
Review Soul Hackers 2 (PS5) - SMT on a Budget
Ringo star
Soul Hackers 2 is a lot like Shin Megami Tensei and its increasingly popular spin-off series Persona. It has the enjoyable turn-based combat, demons we've all come to know and love, and vast dungeons to explore. It also tells a fairly entertaining story complete with a spin on social links, character interactions, and hangout spots. The...
Friday19th Aug 2022
Like sheep to slaughter
God, how do these rumours gain traction? It would appear that people are incapable of using their brains. Following on from Microsoft’s insinuation that Sony is paying to keep games off Xbox Game Pass – a notion that’s already misleading, as the Redmond firm is really referring to bog-standard marketing deals – a...
Thursday18th Aug 2022
News Dead Island 2 Is Alive, Release Date and Summary Leaked by Amazon Listing
Who Do You Voodoo 2: Electric Boogaloo
Dead Island 2 is apparently closer to launch than we had previously anticipated, as a leak from Amazon suggests that the long-in-development title is set to launch on 3rd February, on PS5 and PS4. As spotted by the eagle-eyed Wario64, it seems like someone at Amazon might have jumped the gun a little bit, and...
News Sony Pulls Leaked Footage of PS5's Helldivers 2
Dive harder
Update: Well, that didn’t last long. The original Helldivers 2 clip has been removed from Twitter, following a response from a copyright holder. Of course, this effectively confirms that the video is real, as no company will be losing sleep over a fake. Original Article: Things we didn’t expect to see today: ten seconds from a...
News This Is Every Game Dev the Embracer Group Owns
Extend, embrace, extinguish
Swedish juggernaut corp Embracer Group woke up feeling dangerous – and purchased another enormous chunk of the video game industry as a result. The holding company now has approximately 120 game developers under its umbrella, spread across a vast array of divisions and subsidiaries all over the globe. We thought, given...
Mini Review Cursed to Golf (PS5) - A Fun, Hilarious Spin on the Roguelike
It’s all in the hips
In Cursed to Golf, you are a champion golfer mortally struck by lightning who tries to golf their way out of hell. It’s a great spin on the roguelike, as you have to clear 18 holes on a demonic series of courses or be doomed to a Sisyphean nightmare of putting greens. The game is laid out like a side-scrolling roguelike,...
News Embracer Group Buys The Lord of the Rings IP, Maneater Dev, Limited Run, and More
Plus another mystery developer
The ever-growing Embracer Group has announced another wave of acquisitions that sees it take ownership of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit IPs via Middle-earth Enterprises. It has also bought Maneater studio Tripwire Interactive, Teardown team Tuxedo Labs, the physical game publisher Limited Run Games, and the...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Shares Deep Dive into Gameplay
Goes full Rockstar
Ahead of its anticipated PS5 launch on 18th October 2022, Asobo Studio has uploaded a new A Plague Tale: Requiem gameplay video that takes a page from Rockstar's book with a bodiless voice explaining what's happening on screen in a calm and collected manner. Over five minutes of footage reveals new cutscenes, gameplay features,...
News Earth Defense Force 6 Japanese Ad Is Somehow More Absurd Than the Game
Globehead
Ah, Earth Defense Force. What a series. What a concept. It's difficult to grow tired of the property's ridiculousness, and the latest instalment — Earth Defense Force 6 — is just days away from launch on PS5 and PS4 in Japan. EDF 6 has looked like typically dumb fun in its latest gameplay trailers, but who needs those when you've got...
News Elden Ring Sells 16.6 Million Copies in Just Four Months
As of June 2022
Bandai Namco has confirmed in its latest sales report that Elden Ring has sold 16.6 million copies as of June 2022. Its huge success means "the segment profit of the digital business" has "increased significantly". Elden Ring had already outsold Demon's Souls, every single Dark Souls entry, Bloodborne, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice...
News Tiger Woods Tees Off on PGA Tour 2K23's PS5, PS4 Cover
You go, GIR
Back when 2K Sports penned a long-term deal with Tiger Woods and bought developer HB Studios, we knew it was going to take the PGA Tour series seriously. The previous entry, PGA Tour 2K21, got a big marketing budget from the publisher – and went on to sell millions of copies. An even better sequel was inevitable, then. And while...
News Cult Horror Game The Chant Spooks PS5 This November
Horror packed end to 2022
Publisher Prime Matter has handed a 3rd November 2022 release date to its upcoming cult horror game The Chant. An all-new trailer has also been revealed, which features many gameplay clips. "Players will encounter terrifying creatures and will fight using occult weapons and abilities, or they can surrender and flee This...
News Bramble: The Mountain King Tells a Twisted Tale Inspired by Nordic Fables
If you go into the woods today...
We've been intrigued by Bramble: The Mountain King ever since it was first revealed, and while we still don't have a firm release date, the grim take on classic fairy tales is coming to PS4 sometime in 2023. In Bramble, you play as a young boy named Olle, looking for his lost sister in a world inspired by Nordic...
News Master the Fine Art of Throwing Hands in This Midnight Fight Express Combat Trailer
Dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge
Midnight Fight Express is a chaotic 3D brawler which emphasizes bone-crunching and brutal melee combat. It's set to release early next week, on PS5 and PS4, on 23rd August. In a new trailer detailing the game's combat system, we learn the ins and outs of cracking skulls. Midnight Fight Express uses a combat style...
News Telltale Games Landing at Gamescom with The Expanse Gameplay
To deep space and back
Telltale Games' video game adaptation of Amazon's hit TV series The Expanse will be part of Gamescom Opening Night Live next week, as confirmed by host Geoff Keighley on Twitter. We'll get our "first look at gameplay," he explains. The project is bei
News Soul Hackers 2 Combat System Expands Upon the Rock Solid SMT, Persona Formula
If it ain't broke...
Today we got a new gameplay trailer for JRPG Soul Hackers 2, which details the different aspects of devil summoning, and the particulars of combat. Soul Hackers 2 launches next week, on PS5 and PS4, on 26th August. Veterans of previous Atlus games will feel right at home with the combat mechanics of Soul Hackers 2. Exploiting...
News Try Not to Die in FPS Bullet Hell Luna Abyss
Stare long enought into the abyss...
Just announced, Luna Abyss is a fast-paced first-person shooter set within the bowels of an ominous "bastard" moon, which looks like a delightfully dark departure from the norm. It's coming to PlayStation, developed by Bonsai Collective, but a release date or specific platforms are yet to be confirmed. Combining...
Wednesday17th Aug 2022
News 400+ PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in New PS Store Sale
Sniper Elite! Batman VR! Doki Doki!
Building off yesterday's PS Store Bethesda sale, another line of discounts has hit Sony's digital storefront. These new PS5, PS4 deals will stick around until midnight on 30th August 2022, giving you plenty of time to pick out some more bargains. Let's have a quick look at what's in store this time around. On...
News New Tales from the Borderlands Arrive on 21st October for PS5, PS4
Pandora's box has been opened
The sequel to Telltale Games’ excellent episodic adventure will bring New Tales from the Borderlands on 21st October. The game – discovered on Amazon by legendary tweeter Wario64 – will release on PS5 and PS4, and promises to “take a stand against ruthless corporate overlords in a narrative-driven adventure”...
News Good News, Bat Fans! Gotham Knights PS5 Has Gone Gold
Robin from your PS Store wallet soon
Gotham Knights, the co-op themed superhero brawler from Warner Bros Montreal, has gone gold. For those not up to speed on industry lingo, gold status marks an important milestone in game development where the project is complete, and is prepared for manufacturing and publication on the PS Store. While the...
Poll Is PS Plus Premium Good Enough?
How can Sony improve it?
With confirmation that exactly zero games were added to PS Plus Premium's library for August's update, those subscribed to the service's most expensive tier are understandably asking questions. Meanwhile, behind the scenes here at Push Square, we've been having conversations a
Rumour Sony's Death Stranding May Be Coming to Game Pass on PC
Err
In another bizarre twist, the Sony owned Death Stranding looks poised to be added to the PC Game Pass catalogue. It wouldn’t be the first PlayStation funded project to join Microsoft’s subscription service – actually, it’d be the third following the two most recent MLB The Show titles – but it’s certainly strange to see the Japanese...
Thursday18th Aug 2022
News Asymmetrical Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Slimes PS5, PS4 from 18th October
Slime time
Who you gonna call for another 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer game? Illfonic, the developer of Predator: Hunting Grounds and Friday the 13th, of course. After a smattering of leaks, the Colorado company has confirmed that Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed will launch this year – on 18th October, to be precise. The PS5 and PS4 holiday...
Wednesday17th Aug 2022
News Tekken 7's Massive and Possibly Final Balance Patch Is Out Now
Walled
Season 5 for Tekken 7 is here! Well, kind of. It's not officially Season 5 — there are no new DLC characters or additional stages — but there is a substantial new balance patch that adjusts all kinds of stuff. It's quite a big deal, because this could well be the last notable update that Tekken 7 receives. Indeed, Tekken 8 has seemingly...
News Disco Elysium Fans Should Keep an Eye on New PS5, PS4 Game Broken Roads
Out in 2023
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is widely considered to be one of the best RPGs of the past few years — probably even more so when you dig into its sub-genre of computer RPGs. The problem is there aren't too many games like it on consoles, but that's about to change on PS5, PS4 with a new title named Broken Roads hitting the two systems...
News New The Callisto Protocol Gameplay Set for Gamescom
Will be a "step beyond" previous footage
Anticipated horror game The Callisto Protocol is heading to Gamescom Opening Night Live next week with a new look at gameplay. Striking Distance Studios CEO Glen Schofield will also be there live in person alongside Geoff Keighley to discuss the Dead Space-inspired title. The host teases this latest demo is...
Review We Are OFK (PS5) - An Interactive Story with Plenty of Peaks and Valleys
Sex, boba, rock and roll
Video games are a malleable medium. Some games are about conquering a challenge, full of inputs and interactivity, with a near limitless number of approaches for how to complete a challenge. Others still strip interactivity back to such a degree that they’re merely paying lip-service to the idea of being a video game,...
News Dying Light 2 DLC Teased, Full Reveal at Gamescom
Bloody Ties
The Gamescom Opening Night Live teases are coming thick and fast today as Geoff Keighley confirms the first piece of paid Dying Light 2 DLC, named Bloody Ties, will be part of next week's show. A short teaser trailer has been released — which you can catch above — and much more will be shown during the live show on Tuesday 23rd...
Tuesday16th Aug 2022
News PS Plus Premium, Deluxe Officially Adds No New Games in August
Premium peasantry
Update: We wrote in our original article on PS Plus Premium (and PS Plus Deluxe) that it’s possible Sony may have some surprises in store for its highest membership tier, but the catalogue of All PS Plus Games for PS Plus Extra
News PS Plus Extra Games for August 2022 Available to Download Now
Just waiting on PS Plus Premium...
The second big monthly batch of PS Plus Extra games are available to download now, expanding the service by another 12 PS5, PS4 titles. They are all up in Europe right now, and will be rolled out to other territories like the USA and Canada throughout the day. You can head on over to the PS Store to redeem them, or...
News All-Time Low Prices in New PS Store Bethesda Sale
Grab a genuine bargain
You won't find them on the PS Store sales page, but a range of discounts to PS5 and PS4 Bethesda titles have gone live today, and some of them represent seriously good deals. We're talking less than £6/$8 for pretty much all of them. The deals are live until midnight on 23rd August 2022, so they're effectively acting as one...
Review Rollerdrome (PS5) - Just As Good As Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Keep on rollin'
There's a moment in all 11 of Rollerdrome's levels where everything just clicks. Runs rewarding grades unfit for college graduation are the norm in the latest game from OlliOlli World developer Roll7, but practise makes perfect, and this futuristic Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game knows how to make top marks feel good. The Birdman makes...
Mini Review Thymesia (PS5) – A Poor Take on the Souls-Like Formula
Are you ready to recall?
Thymesia is a Souls-like that sees you play as Corvus, a reincarnated warrior with amnesia. Though unsure of your standing in the world, you are guided by a spectral visage that tasks you with uncovering the secrets of "Vile Blood" and "Pure Blood". Trappings of Souls titles are aplenty, with things like lanterns serving as...
Reminder Last Chance to Grab PS5, PS4 Deals in PS Store Summer Sale
Save a penny or three
The massive PS Store summer sale ends tomorrow night, so if you've been considering taking advantage of any one of the hundreds of deals it houses, now's the time to do it. All PS5, PS4 game discounts expire at midnight on Wednesday, with an all-new set of sales expected to take over in the morning. Some of the biggest and...
Poll Will Sony Host a PlayStation Showcase Next Month?
The age-old question
It has been almost a full year since Sony's last PlayStation Showcase, where it now typically debuts some of its biggest first-party projects alongside major announcements from other publishers. Last year's event played host to the reveals of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Marvel's Wolverine, as well as a new God of War Ragnarok...
Wednesday17th Aug 2022
News Train Sim World 3 Is Making Railway Simulations Trendy
Well, a little bit
Tell you what: we’re absolutely loving the style of Train Sim World 3. Let’s all be brutally honest with ourselves: this is one of the nerdiest franchises you’ll find on PlayStation – but it’s not stopping Dovetail Games from trying to make it all seem, well, cool. In addition to the Forza Horizon-style logo, the...
Tuesday16th Aug 2022
News PS5, PS4's Hogwarts Legacy Will Bewitch Gamescom with Exclusive New Look
From Platform 9¾ to Cologne
Hogwarts Legacy may have been delayed until 10th February, 2023 – but that’s only 178 days away! (We may or may not be counting down the hours here at Push Square Towers.) It means that publisher Warner Bros will have plenty of opportunities to show its wizarding open world off – beginning with Gamescom Opening...
News Watch Dragon Ball Super Episodes in Fortnite as Part of Huge Event
Crossover brings tons of stuff
Fortnite's crossover event with Dragon Ball looks set to be one of the game's biggest ever as Epic Games publishes a huge blog post listing exactly what you can expect from the Battle Royale shooter starting today. There's a new event page that tracks your Power Level, lots of new quests, one-versus-one
News Journey Dev Finally Porting Its Latest Game Sky to PS5, PS4
With full cross-play support
It has been more than a long time coming, but Journey developer thatgamecompany has confirmed it's finally bringing Sky: Children of the Light to PS5, PS4 in the future. Work on the port is currently underway following an original launch on Apple devices in 2019, before Android smartphones received the title a year later...
News Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Playable One Week Early with Digital PS5, PS4 Pre-Order
Not available for physical pre-orders
Activision has made the interesting decision to allow the single player campaign of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 unlock one week early if you pre-order a digital copy off the PS Store. This means you'll get to play it from 20th October 2022, with the full game including multiplayer becoming accessible from...
News Team Asobi's Next Game Its Biggest Yet, Should Feel Japanese
Probably a PSVR2 title
Astro's Playroom developer Team Asobi is expanding, and its next title will be its "biggest to date", creative and studio director Nicolas Doucet has said in a new GamesIndustry.biz interview. The team's follow-up project to the wonderful free PS5 pack-in title will be a "full-blown commercial title" that explores Sony's...
News Promising Shooter Evil West Delayed by Two Months
For further polish
Developer Flying Wild Hog has made the decision to delay its promising third-person shooter Evil West out of its original 20th September 2022 release date and into November. In order to give the studio more time for polishing, the game will now launch for PS5 and PS4 on 22nd November 2022. "We understand that game delays may be...
News Move Over Chivalry, Mordhau Is Coming to PS5, PS4
Medieval Mayhem
Fans of medieval murder simulators like Chivalry 2, rejoice! The immensely popular Mordhau is making the jump from PC to console, and while we don't yet have a firm release date, it's coming soon to PS5 and PS4. Featuring hectic, large-scale battles with a primary focus on melee combat, Mordhau was released back in 2019, and remains...
News Sounds Like Beetlejuice and Wicked Witch of the West Are Coming to MultiVersus
Someone said his name a third time
MultiVersus Season 1 has officially begun, bringing with it a balancing patch, and the tease that Black Adam and Stripe from Gremlins would be joining the fight. Well, that's not all, folks, as it appears we could see the inclusion of Beetlejuice, and the Wicked Witch of the West as well, although when is anybody's...
News In an Alternate Spider-Verse, Marvel's Spider-Man Had a Multiplayer Mode
Webslinging, with friends
One of the best things about PlayStation games coming to PC is the things we learn once our more technologically savvy brethren get their hands on them. Case in point, developer Insomniac apparently toyed around with the prospect of adding multiplayer to Marvel's Spider-Man during development. Twitter user DniweTamp...
News Play Rollerdrome for Free in New PS Plus Premium Trial
Get your skates on
There aren't any new Classic games to play as part of today's PS Plus refresh, but there is one bonus PS Plus Premium members can take advantage of: a new Limited Trial
News Wolverine Up Next in Marvel's Midnight Suns Character Showcase
Putting claws to use
The fan-favourite Wolverine is the latest superhero to be treated to a character deep dive for the now delayed Marvel's Midnight Suns, joining the likes of Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Captain Marvel. A whole six minutes of gameplay details how James Howlett will play on the tactical battlefield, utilising his...
News Ship of Fools Release Date Unfurled, Sails onto PS5 on 22nd November
Survive the aquapocalypse
Ship of Fools is a cooperative rogue-lite in which players must work together in order to crew a ship through a treacherous series of encounters, and overcome fearsome foes. It's coming to PS5 on 22nd November. Gameplay looks like a delightfully manic affair, as players will need to crew their ship, repair damage, and fend...
News SMITE's New Goddess, Ishtar, Joins the Pantheon on 23rd August
All's fair in love and war
Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love and war, is making her electrifying debut in SMITE, available on PS4 on 23rd August. Ishtar is the latest Hunter to join the game and will join the ranks of other ranged specialists like Artemis and Hachiman. Her abilities include imbuing her arrows with lightning, and summoning her...
Monday15th Aug 2022
News Cult PS2 Comic Book FPS XIII Looks Much Improved on PS5
And running at 60fps
The original XIII for PS2 wasn’t exactly an outstanding shooter, but it’s etched into the memories of many due to its distinctive cel-shaded artstyle. When French firm Microids brought it back for PS4, then, there was some nostalgic excitement from those who remembered the original. Unfortunately,
News Spider-Man PC Can't Beat God of War's Launch Weekend Concurrent Players Record
But still did decent
Update #2: As was increasingly looking to be the case as the weekend progressed, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered failed to attract as many concurrent players on Steam during its launch weekend as God of War. Insomniac Games’ superhero sandbox topped out at 66,436, while Kratos and Atreus managed 73,529. Like we mentioned in...
Tuesday16th Aug 2022
News Sleuthing Suggests Sony Has Signed UK Dev Ballistic Moon for AAA PS5 Exclusive
New dev working with Unreal Engine 5
Some seriously impressive sleuthing on ResetEra suggests Sony has signed English developer Ballistic Moon to create a PS5 exclusive. The Farnborough-based firm, founded in 2019, claims on its Linked In page that it’s working with a “world-leading publisher” on an exciting Unreal Engine 5 project. Earlier in...
Monday15th Aug 2022
News Disney & Marvel Games Showcase to Spotlight New and Upcoming PS5, PS4 Releases
But no word on Spider-Man 2 or Wolverine
We’re still waiting – hoping? – for word of Sony’s seemingly non-existent annual livestream, but looks like the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase will come first. Scheduled for 9th September, 2022 at 1PM PDT, the broadcast promises “all-new announcements” as well as “new reveals from titles...
Mini Review Voyage (PS5) - A Nice Palate Cleanser
Sweet starter
Considering the number of big games that release one after another nowadays — particularly during the holiday season — palette cleansers have become almost essential in order to keep things fresh. Voyage, a beautiful 2D title about the journey rather than demanding gameplay mechanics, plays that role perfectly. In a two-hour quest...
News Strategy RPG The Valiant Gets a Grimdark New Gameplay Trailer
Back off, knaves!
The Valiant is a real-time strategy game set during the turbulent days of the Fifth Crusade, in which you command a group of former crusaders hell-bent on recapturing a renegade knight, a journey that will take them across the known world. While it doesn't as yet have a firm release date, The Valiant is "Coming Soon" to both PS5...
News MultiVersus Buffs Battle Pass Progression, Makes Big Balance Changes
It's all kicking off
One of our biggest criticisms of MultiVersus during its pre-season Battle Pass was just how glacial progression felt. While it was relatively easy to max out all 15 tiers, it never felt especially satisfying to us – especially when compared to titles like Fortnite, which have tons of quests to complete and opportunities to...
News PS4 Outsold Xbox One by 'More Than Twice as Many' Consoles, It's Claimed
Neither shares sales numbers anymore
New court documents published as part of Microsoft's defence of its Activision purchase say the PS4 sold "more than twice as many" units compared to the Xbox One. The quote reads (via GameLuster using Google Translate): "Sony has surpassed Microso
News DC's Black Adam, Gremlins' Stripe Coming to MultiVersus in Season 1 on PS5, PS4
Gizmo, caca
We already know that Morty will join popular platform fighter MultiVersus’ roster from 23rd August, but as teased overnight, two further additions will arrive during Season 1. Judging by leaked promotional artwork, these new challengers will include DC Comics antihero Black Adam and Gremlins villain Stripe. Bit of a baddie vibe, then!...
News Don't Be Surprised if Sony Brings PSN Integration to PC Games
Code in Spider-Man suggests it's coming
As it currently stands, Sony’s expanding list of PC games are not integrated with the PlayStation Network. However, with the platform holder planning a bevy of live service games – many of which will likely end up on PC – it stands to reason that the organisation will, eventually, allow you to login to...
News FIFA 23 Collaborates with Marvel for FUT Heroes in Ultimate Team
Comic book card art incoming
For the longest time, one of our biggest criticisms of FIFA Ultimate Team – aside from the obvious – has been the crappy card art. Compare to games like NBA 2K22 and MLB The Show 22 and EA Sports’ soccer sims have some of the worst looking collectible cards on the market. At least with FIFA 23, it’s aiming to...
News Official God of War Story Recap Is a Great Way to Get Hyped for Ragnarok
Spoilers, obviously!
God of War Ragnarok is roughly three months away from its highly anticipated release on PS5 and PS4, which means that Sony's marketing machine should be kicking into gear very soon. But if, like us, you're on the verge of returning to 2018's God of War in order to refresh your memory, then this video might well be of use...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West on Top Again Due to PS5 Bundle
Two Point Campus takes second
Horizon Forbidden West has recorded its second week in a row at the top of the physical UK sales chart, meaning it has spent three of the last four weeks in the region's prime slot. Interestingly, the PS5, PS4 sequel actually sold 35 per cent better last week compared to the seven-day stretch before, meaning sales are...
Tuesday16th Aug 2022
News Fortnite's Record-Breaking Dragon Ball Z Crossover Leaked
Skins! Gliders! Kamehameha?
Dragon Ball Z is coming to Fortnite. You may already know because the original tweet from Epic Games teasing this set a new record for the series on social media, attracting an eye-watering 325k likes. Well, ahead of the developer’s big reveal tomorrow, the trailer has already leaked. You can check it out, in sketchy,...
Monday15th Aug 2022
News Journey Through a Pastel World in Voyage, Available Now on PS5 and PS4
Alone, or with a friend
Voyage is a cinematic adventure game which can be played alone or cooperatively, with a gorgeous pastel aesthetic, and is available now on PS5 and PS4. In Voyage, you play as two survivors trying to find their way home, in a story that is presented in a wordless manner; there is no written or spoken dialogue, and its central...
News Deliver Us Mars Delays PS5, PS4 Lift Off to February 2023
Another one bites the dust
Sci-fi adventure game Deliver Us Mars has joined Hogwarts Legacy in a delay that pushes it back to 2nd February 2023. Originally set for a release on PS5, PS4 next month, studio KeokeN Interactive says it wants to make sure the title is "the best it can be at launch" and so needs more time to "live up to that ambition". A...
News New Characters to Be Teased on MultiVersus Login Screen During Season 1
Fingers crossed for Frodo
MultiVersus is something of a phenomenon right now, racking up a monstrous player count before it has even officially launched (Season 1 is set to begin today, 15th August). Just to throw some additional fuel on the proverbial fire, MultiVersus Game Director Tony Huynh took to Twitter to tease some new characters that ar
News Final Fantasy 14's Next Major Patch, Buried Memory, Launches on 23rd August
You reap what you sow
The release date for uber-popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV patch 6.2, Buried Memory, has been announced. You can look forward to living a carefree life on your Island Sanctuary on 23rd August, on PS5 and PS4. Buried Memory introduces a swathe of new content, and in addition to moving the MSQ along, making changes to PVP and...
News Explore Genshin Impact's Massive 3.0 Sumeru Update on 24th August
Sumeru is right around the corner
The release date for Genshin Impact's next major content expansion, 3.0, has been revealed. The flamboyantly titled "The Morn a Thousand Roses Brings" update will go live next week on 24th August, for PS5 and PS4, and we got a lengthy trailer to celebrate. The big ticket item here is the addition of the Sumeru...
News Summer Vacation Sim Shin-chan Travelling to PS4 on 25th August
We're all going on a summer holiday
While it launched earlier in the month on the Nintendo Switch, it looks like Shin-chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation - The Endless Seven-Day Journey will travel to the PS4 from 25th August, 2022. The game – developed by Boku no Natsuyasumi dev Millennium Kitchen – is a cute
Sunday14th Aug 2022
News Sony Adjusts Default PS Store Sorting Amid Shovelware Backlash
Getting you to the good stuff
As many of you will no doubt be aware, the PS Store has become overrun with copy-and-paste games, the majority of which exist to dole out 60-second Platinum Trophies. Browsing the New Releases section of the PS Store has consequently become a nightmare, as you’re inundated with multiple permutations of the exact same...
Review Cult of the Lamb (PS5) - Deliciously Evil, Giddily Gruesome, and Bloody Brilliant
Breaking Baa-d
Few games make as strong a first impression as Cult of the Lamb. It had us in its thrall within a minute, and we remained enraptured for most of our 20 or so hours with the game. It’s a title that frequently delights, with an arresting tone, gruesome gameplay, and a cavalier approach to taste and decency. Only a handful of minor...
Poll Sleeping Dogs Turns 10 Years Old - Are You Still a Fan?
Going Wei back
Sleeping Dogs just turned ten years old! The sandbox title first launched for the PS3 on the 14th August 2012, and it's safe to say that it's fondly remembered. At the time, Sleeping Dogs didn't set the world alight with rave review scores or super high sales figures, but it did gain significant traction over the years that followed...
Saturday13th Aug 2022
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2022?
Extra plus or extra minus?
August's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games have been officially revealed, and if you happen to be new to the Yakuza franchise, you're in for a treat. We're looking at a total of 12 games being added to the subscription service, but there's been a bit of a backlash over the complete lack of cla
News Sony on Board with Subtitled, Japanese Language Ghost of Tsushima Movie
With an all-Japanese cast
It sounds like the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima movie will be presented entirely in Japanese with subtitles – assuming John Wick director Chad Stahelski gets his way. Speaking with Collider, the filmmaker explained that “Sony is on board” with the idea, but admitted that he won’t be getting a $200 million budget to...
Random Have Nightmares About Rajang with This $200 Monster Hunter Pillow
Bodied pillow
Rajang, the often terrifying ape-like beast from Monster Hunter, now exists in official pillow form. Capcom is selling the 90cm by 70cm item through its Japanese merchandise store, and it'll set you back 26,400 yen, which is about $200 or £165, when it releases on the 9th February 2023. The pillow's 15cm thick, so it's likely got a...
News Street Fighter V and Tekken 7 Still Champions as Evo 2022 Viewer Stats are Revealed
Golden oldies
Street Fighter V and Tekken 7 may feel like they've been around for hundreds of years, but they still pull in audiences like no other fighting games currently on the market. Both titles were, of course, part of Evo 2022, which happened just last weekend — and now esports analytics outfit Esports Charts has crunched the numbers to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 439
It's spicy outside
How are we all enjoying the second heat wave of the year, then? Are we all suitably warm enough? We'll be closing the curtains and cosying up with a Cornetto and some video games. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: There are lots of games I'd like to play at the moment, but this weekend I think I want to take Rumbleverse for a...
Hands On Turning Back Time with Train Sim World 2's Spirit of Steam on PS5, PS4
Steamy stuff
In the aftermath of the Train Sim World 3 announcement this week, this rail head couldn’t resist returning to Train Sim World 2 for one last relaxing trip on the tracks – and Spirit of Steam was always going to be our destination. In truth, readers, Dovetail Games was kind enough to hook yours truly up with a code when it released...
News Iron Man VR Dev Is 'All-In' on Virtual Reality
A potential PSVR2 partner?
Could there be a new PSVR2 project from Marvel’s Iron Man VR developer, Camouflaj? Well, potentially at the very least. In an update on the Republique studio’s website, it noted that “for the sixth year running” it’s going “all-in on virtual reality”. CEO Ryan Payton stopped short of sharing any specifics,...
Friday12th Aug 2022
News PS5, PS4's PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2022 Announced
Another 12 games to play
Sony has announced the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium lineup for August 2022, which contains 13 games across PS5, PS4, and the Classics range. Some of the heavy hitters this month include Metro Exodus, Bugsnax, and a selectio
News Alone in the Dark's PS5 Reimagining Is a Real Resident Evil Rival
Written by SOMA and Amnesia scribe
While the original Resident Evil ultimately popularised survival horror on PS1, it wouldn’t exist without Infogrames’ scrappy Alone in the Dark. The game – first released in 1992, and later ported to consoles like the 3DO – was a remarkable feat: it depicted a pre-rendered 3D environment, where you had to...
News PS5 Levelling Up with Native Spotify, Disney+ Apps
HBO Max's upgrade already out
Key multimedia apps on the PS5 like Spotify and Disney+ have utilised backwards compatible PS4 code, but it looks like they’ll be replaced by native versions soon. PS Store sleuth PlayStation Game Size spotted a new version of the music streaming app on Sony’s back-end, and while there’s no release date just yet,...
News Hogwarts Legacy Delayed, Launches in February 2023
Pushed out of 2022
Warner Bros has announced Hogwarts Legacy won't make its projected late 2022 release window. Instead, it'll launch for PS5 and PS4 on 10th February 2023. The publisher confirmed the news in a tweet, where it said the game is being pushed back because the team needs "a little more time to deliver the best possible game experience"...
News AEW: Fight Forever Offers an Exciting Alternative to WWE
We've got some RAW footage
The AEW and WWE brands of wrestling couldn't be further apart from one another when it comes to fan opinion, and the former will be hoping that remains the same as AEW: Fight Forever is properly debuted. Despite a better-than-expected entry in last year's WWE 2K22, fans will hope the All Elite Wrestling video game...
News New South Park Game Teased by THQ Nordic
Confirmed in development
A new South Park game has been teased by THQ Nordic. Following the end of its digital showcase — which contained the likes of Alone in the Dark and AEW: Fight Forever — the publisher showed a logo of South Park Digital Studios and confirmed it to be a new game in development. We've embedded the tease above. Absolutely...
News Gothic PS5 Remake Invites You Back to the Old Mine in New Trailer
No release date yet
A new trailer for the PS5 remake of Gothic was revealed during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase today, giving us our first glimpse of the game since its announcement in early 2020. This latest look doesn't pull back the curtain too much, but it does send out invites to take a look at the Old Mine in all its current-gen glory. We...
News Killzone Shadow Fall, Other Guerrilla Games Now Stripped of Online Play
Killzone Mercenary, RIGS too
PS4 launch game Killzone Shadow Fall and its standalone co-op mode Intercept, PS Vita title Killzone Mercenary, and PSVR experience RIGS: Mechanized Combat League have now all been taken offline. Guerrilla Games
News Activision Removes Plagiarized Call of Duty Loyal Samoyed Skin, Apologises
But the original artist wants answers
Last week we covered the news that an accusation of plagiarism had been levelled at publisher Activision over the Loyal Samoyed skin, an anthropomorphic dog that was to be included in both Call of Duty: Vanguard and Call of Duty: Warzone as a part of the premium Floof Fury Tracer Pack. In a
News Pro Players Put Madden NFL 23 Through Its Paces on PS5, PS4
Ballin'
Want to see some unedited footage of Madden NFL 23? How does around 20 minutes played by pro players suit you? This is a pretty sanitised piece, so you’re not going to hear much negative feedback from TDBarrett and Cleff, but it showcases some of the new features well, like stand-up tackling and precision passing. As you’d expect, the...
PS Store Sales Charts PS Plus Extra Makes Stray July's Most Downloaded PS5, PS4 Game
MultiVersus the most popular F2P game
Stray was the most downloaded PS5 game last month in the USA and Canada, largely thanks to its day one inclusion in PS Plus Extra. It also racked up the most downloads on PS4 in the region and charted highly across Europe for the two platforms. The stats were shared earlier today on the
News Burnout and Trackmania Collide in Wreckreation, a Racer You Build as You Drive
Three Fields Entertainment returns
We've been wondering what happened to Three Fields Entertainment. The indie studio, founded by ex-Criterion staffers from the Burnout days, released a handful of titles on PS4, but none quite captured the same energy as that beloved arcade racing series. After going dark for what feels like years, the studio has...
Video 42 Facts You Need to Know About Gotham Knights on PS5
Time to serve up some justice
Gotham Knights is one of the biggest releases still to come in 2022. As the first open world return to the world of Batman since 2015, we were incredibly excited upon its initial reveal, especially with the WB Games Montreal team at the helm — where are our Arkham Origins fans at? However, as time has gone on and...
News FIFA 23 Reinvents Chemistry in FUT, Adds New Single Player Moments
Green link glory
FIFA 23 will entirely transform the way Chemistry works in Ultimate Team, or FUT as its better known among fans. No longer will you be restricted by the series’ iconic green lines, but you’ll instead be able to build partnerships all over the pitch. For example, Liverpool fullbacks Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson –...
News Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Pre-Orders Now Open, Discounted for PS Plus Members
Choose your path
Pathfinder: Wrath of Righteous Enhanced Edition is storming onto PS4 on 29th September, and preorders for the expansive CRPG are now live. We got a new trailer today and the news that PlayStation Plus members will get a special 10% discount off the asking price for preorders on PSN. Pathfinder: Wrath of t
News Glide on a Pizza Box in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Latest trailer is an utter joy
You know when you can just tell a game is going to be a ton of fun? This all-new SpongeBob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake trailer is exactly that. The 3D platformer was showcased during THQ Nordic's big livestream, and new footage reveals new levels, animals to ride, fun platforming, and that classic SpongeBob humour...
News Capcom Reveals Two TGS Events, One for Street Fighter 6
The other is a general showcase
Capcom has announced it is hosting two showcase events during TGS 2022, one of which will be a more general event focusing on its full lineup while the other will be all about the upcoming Street Fighter 6. The former, which is called the TGS2022 Capcom Online Program, takes place on 15th September 2022. at 3pm BST /...
Live Watch the THQ Nordic Showcase 2022 Livestream Right Here
AEW Wrestling! Sponge Bob! Alone in the Dark?
Looking to watch the THQ Nordic Showcase 2022 livestream? Well, a few things may or may not have leaked, but you’ll need to wait and see if they’re legit. We’re hosting the broadcast right here with live chat, so pull up a pew and tune in with the Push Square community. The show will get underway...
News Path of Exile's Free Lake of Kalandra Expansion Comes to PS4 on August 25th
Mirror, mirror
Action RPG Path of Exile is getting a new expansion next week, it's called Lake of Kallandra, and it will see players travel to the eponymous lake, the very form of which will be shaped by the player's actions. Lake of Kallandra will be available, for free, on 25th August. As you travel the dark and brutal continent of Wraeclast, you...
News MultiVersus Season 1 Finally Kicks Off Next Week, Morty Arriving Later
Prepare yourselves
MultiVersus has been in its open beta phase for a good while now, and developer Player First Games promised Season 1 would be coming soon. After a delay, fans now have a release date to look forward to, and it's very close indeed. The first major seasonal update will arrive on 15th August 2022, which is in just a few days: As...
News Spread Pestilence in Shattering Spectreglass, the Latest DLC for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
You catch more flies with poison
Shattering Spectreglass, the latest DLC for Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, is available now on PS5 and PS4. It introduces the new Blightcaller class, additional character creation options, backstories and voices, in addition to new boss battles, and of course, buckets and buckets of loot. The major addition here is the...
News Outcast 2: A New Beginning Brings Cutter Slade Back with New Trailer
Coming to PS5 "soon"
Outcast is one of those cult-classic games a relatively small number of people love, but you never really hear about. A pioneer of open world design back in the late 90s, it was critically acclaimed at the time, and more than 20 years later, we're now getting a sequel. Outcast 2: A New Beginning was announced almost a year ago,...
News Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction's Latest Crisis Event, Eclipse, Is Live Now
Delve deep in the dark
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Extraction latest Crisis Event, Eclipse, is live now on PS5 and PS4, and it introduces a new operator, gear, cosmetic items, charms and the new Neoplasm enemy. The event will run until 1st September. The Eclipse event takes place on the Truth or Consequences map, and players will encounter the creepy...
News Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed Looks Like Chaotic Blisk in New Trailer
Little Crypto just woke up
Destroy All Humans 2: Reprobed is set to land on PS5 in just a couple of weeks, so THQ Nordic has prepared us a new gameplay trailer. There's not a whole lot to talk about here — the game, a remake of the original PS2 sequel, is looking like lots of madcap fun. We're introduced to the Blisk, an enemy race of aliens that...
Thursday11th Aug 2022
News The Last of Us PS5 Remake Compared to PS4 Remaster, Has More Detail
The burning barn comparison
Naughty Dog has dropped another short but sweet comparison video that pits PS5 remake The Last of Us: Part I against its last-gen counterparts. This time around it's the turn of the PS4 remaster which released in 2014, just one year after the PS3 original. The clip compares a few seconds of the introductory sequence when...
News This Unity Tech Demo Running on PS5 Is Super Impressive, and We Ain't Lion
Roarsome
Engine tech demos give us a glimpse at what's to come in the world of video game visuals. We've already seen several examples, with Unreal Engine 5 being a prime example with its amazing ancient city and that playable Matrix demo. However, Unity has been in on the action too; in March it released its
Review Arcade Paradise (PS5) - High Scores for This Genre Blending 90s Nostalgia Fest
It'll all come out in the wash
Newcastle-based developer Nosebleed Interactive has been on our radar ever since it released The Hungry Horde for PS Vita, a scrappy action strategy title with a zombie-themed collectible card game built into it. The studio, with its penchant for minigames and genre blending, followed it up with the excellent Vostok...
News Gotham Knights' PS5 Open World Is Way Denser Than You Ever Imagined
Also the largest Gotham City ever in a game
We’d argue the general consensus on Gotham Knights so far is that it’s a bland co-op brawler. But when it comes to its open world Gotham City setting, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this IGN video, developer WB Games Montreal delves into the insane amount of narrative detail that’s...
Round Up Cult of the Lamb Out Now on PS5, PS4 After Rave Reviews
84 rated on Metacritic
The hotly anticipated indie game Cult of the Lamb is now available to purchase and download on the PS Store, having just unlocked following its pre-order phase. You can pick the rogue-like turned management sim up for £19.99/$24.99, which represents a good deal if the pre-release reviews are anything to go by. The PC version...
News Shuhei Yoshida Talks Gravity Rush, Puppeteer, Siren in Insightful Interview
Japan Studio alumni reminisce
Loveable PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida currently heads up the company's indie team, but before then, he was a key figure and decision maker regarding first-party games. He's been in the business for a long time and has a lot of titles under his belt, including the many fan favourites produced by Japan Studio. In...
Friday12th Aug 2022
News Sony Expands PlayStation Homepage for PC Games
More to come, of course
Sony has added a new PC page to its official PlayStation website, detailing titles currently available outside of PlayStation – as well as other upcoming releases. The website includes links to purchase titles like God of War and Days Gone, and also includes key information like required hardware specifications. The...
Thursday11th Aug 2022
Hands On The DioField Chronicle Is a Bit Dull, But It Could Still Be a Special Strategy RPG
Fredret and the dreamers
When The DioField Chronicle was first announced, we must admit that its debut trailer didn't leave us impressed. Believe it or not, out-of-context dialogue slapped over janky-looking gameplay cuts isn't the best way to sell a project. Thankfully, Square Enix has made the right move in giving the game a lengthy playable demo...
Friday12th Aug 2022
News Burn Your Retinas! Shinorubi Brings 4K, 120fps Bullet Hell to PS5, PS4
Don't blink
We haven’t seen enough 120fps games on console recently, but Shinorubi seems like a perfect fit. Inspired by classic Japanese bullet hell titles, this outing aims to obliterate your eyeballs with some of the most explosive action on PlayStation in some time. Seriously, just soak up all that Engrish in the trailer and the sheer number...
Thursday11th Aug 2022
Random We Want a Game Based on Sucker Punch Animator's Viral Tweet
Jurassic Fantasy
Certain things are just inarguably cool, and it seems like Sucker Punch Productions has a good eye for that trait. Superheroes. Samurai. Dinosaurs. Big swords. Wait, what were those last two? While the Sony studio is almost certainly plugging away at Ghost of Tsushima 2, gameplay animator Jean Nguyen has been cutting loose with...
News Sprawling Footie RPG Soccer Story Kicks Off on PS5, PS4
You'll get a kick out of it
There simply aren’t enough sports RPGs these days, but Soccer Story looks set to plug the gap. Kicking off on PS5 and PS4 later this year, the sprawling pixel art open world will see you solving puzzles and saving the world with a magic football. “Can you remind everyone why there's just no substitute for soccer, or...
News Slice Through Demon Hordes in The Devil Within: Satgat, Coming to PS5, PS4
Satgat out of hell
The Devil Within: Satgat is a stylish 2.5D action platformer in which you play as a cybernetically-enhanced samurai infected with demon blood. Developed by Newcore Games, it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2023. Slay your way through demonic hordes using the precise strokes of your katana, as you journey through a vast, interconnected...
News Relive the Last Dance with NBA 2K23's Period Appropriate Michael Jordan Campaign
Features unique gameplay and presentation packages
2K Sports attracts understandable heat for the emphasis on microtransactions in its NBA 2K games, but you could never say this series is light on content. In addition to one of the best Franchise modes on the market, the publisher also provides a hearty MyCareer campaign, as well as a generous team...
News Grim Guardians: Demon Purge Gets 17 Minutes of Gothic Gameplay
Back in the habit
Earlier this week, we covered the announcement of Grim Guardians: Demon Purge, an excellent-looking cooperative Castelania-like. Today, we got an extended look at the game in action, courtesy of IGN Japan. Grim Guardians wears its inspirations on its sleeve, and its gothic setting is on full display as we are treated to some...
News Soul Hackers 2 Launch Day DLC Detailed, Includes Bonus Story Arc, Costumes & More
You'll never see it coming
Soul Hackers 2 release is right around the corner, with Atlus' latest JRPG launching on PS5 and PS4 on 25th August. Today we got a new trailer detailing the various DLC which will be available from launch, determined by which version of the game you pick up. The DLC ranges from a bonus story arc, music and costumes from...
News Stock Up on V-Bucks! Dragon Ball Is Coming to Fortnite
Power comes in response to a need
It’s the crossover that fans have been waiting for, so naturally the hype is over 9,000: Dragon Ball is seemingly coming to Fortnite on 16th August. While developer Epic Games is still in teasing territory, it uploaded some distinctive artwork watermarked with the Toei Animation copyright. Dragon Ball is, of...
News River City Girls 2 Has Been Delayed, Pulling Its Punches Until 'Sometime After' Summer 2022
Bummer, dude
River City Girls 2, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the excellent River City Girls, has been delayed. Originally slated to launch in Late Summer 2022, the bodacious brawler is now not expected until "sometime after" that window. The next instalment in the long-running Kunio-Kun franchise (which began all the way back in 1986), the...
News New Cayo Perico Race Events Wave the Chequered Flag in GTA Online on PS5, PS4
El Rubio's raceway
Until today, GTA Online’s tropical Cayo Perico Island had been solely leveraged for heists – until now. As part of the latest GTA Online Weekly Update, developer Rockstar has added an entire new series of races all around the idyllic resort – and there’s double GTA$ and RP rewards up
News Up the Tempo with Overwatch's Anniversary Remix Vol. 3 Event, Live Now
Feel that healing beat!
To celebrate six years' worth of Overwatch, Blizzard is bringing a bunch of skins back out of the vault, and re-introducing season-exclusive brawls. In addition, the developer is finally getting rid of loot boxes once the event concludes. The event is live now and will run through 30th August. The Overwatch Anniversary Event...
News Microsoft Accuses Sony of Paying to Block Games from Xbox Game Pass
Sony pays "block fees" to publishers
Microsoft has claimed Sony pays publishers and developers "block fees" to stop them from putting their titles on Xbox Game Pass. In response to Sony's assertions that the Call of Duty franchise influences "users' console choice" and lacks a proper rival, the Xbox Series X|S maker has said Sony is stalling the...
Wednesday10th Aug 2022
Review Sword and Fairy: Together Forever (PS5) - Elegant, Charming Action RPG Has Obvious Flaws
Spirited in ways
Sword and Fairy: Together Forever is a straightforward action RPG based on Chinese mythology. It's the latest instalment in Taiwan-based developer Softstar's long running Sword and Fairy series, and in terms of presentation and overall tone, there's a lot to like about the game. But when it comes to actually playing through this...
News 2D Souls-Like Moonscars May Fill the Void Left by Elden Ring
Out for PS5, PS4 on 27th September
You've lost count of how many times you've beaten Elden Ring, but while you want more of that sweet, punishing action, you also want to play something new. So, what do you do? Boot up the 2D Souls-like Moonscars, of course, releasing for PS5 and PS4 on 27th September 2022. A brand new trailer has been unveiled...
Thursday11th Aug 2022
News PS5 Game Forspoken's Script Is Attracting Some Pretty Good Memes
Just something people do now
Forspoken, the upcoming PS5 console exclusive open worlder from Square Enix, has some strong writers attached to it – including Uncharted’s Amy Hennig and Rogue One’s Gary Whitta. But a new trailer introducing protagonist Frey – played by Resident Evil’s Ella Balinska – is attracting some pretty good memes...
Wednesday10th Aug 2022
News Saints Row Gets a Suitably Stupid Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Impending PS5, PS4 Release
Everything you need to know
Saints Row is fast approaching its 23rd August release date, which can only mean one thing: trailers. This latest video provides a chunky look at gameplay, and goes over just about everything that you need to know with regards to the title's over-the-top sandbox. The main takeaway here is that this is still Saints Row in...
News The Last of Us HBO's Henry and Sam Revealed, Alongside Two New Characters
Marlon and Florence are an elderly couple surviving alone
Filming has finished on HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us, ahead of its launch next year. However, two pivotal characters had remained a mystery – until now. IGN has revealed that Henry will be played by Lamar Johnson, while his younger brother Sam will be portrayed by Keivonn Woodard...
News Sony Ceases to Share Shipment Updates for PS4
After 117.2 million units sold
Sony is no longer providing shipment updates for the PS4, its previous console. While the system remains very relevant in terms of software support, and the platform holder did commit to manufacturing more, Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad noted that the organisation appears to have pulled the plug on new official...
Video Is Spider-Man Remastered At Its Best on PC?
Crawling the walls
Swinging through the streets of New York at tremendous speeds has never felt so good. Marvel's pider-Man Remastered, the PlayStation exclusive first launched on PS4 in 2018 then on PS5 in 2020, is now on the cusp of adding a third platform to conquer in the form of its long-awaited PC release. Whether you are playing for the...
News Battalion 1944 Breaks Ranks with Square Enix, Kickstarter Backers to Be Refunded
Busted back down to Private
Well, it's official, multiplayer WW2 shooter Battalion 1944 won't be coming to PS4 after all. Bulkhead Interactive announced the news today on Twitter, revealing that the developer has formally ended its relationship with publisher Square Enix, as well. The title will now go free-to-play on Steam, on 16th August...
News Gamescom Opening Night Live Will Subject Us to More Sonic Frontiers
😭😭
Just when you thought you were rid of all the Sonic the Hedgehog news yesterday, Gamescom Opening Night Live host Geoff Keighley goes and reveals we'll have to sit through a Sonic Frontiers trailer during his show later this month. The man says to expect "a world premiere new look and news" concerning the blue blur's next game. Since it's...
News Half of All Recent PS5 Sales Bundled with Horizon Forbidden West in UK
Over the past three months
PS5 outsold Xbox Series X|S for the month of July 2022 in the UK, and it has been revealed half of those systems had a digital copy of Horizon Forbidden West bundled with them. The official bundle from Sony has proven incredibly popular in the region, so much so that 50 per cent of all PS5 hardware sold there over the past...
News The DioField Chronicle's Lengthy Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Progress carries to the full release
The DioField Chronicle is little over a month away from its PS5 and PS4 release, and Square Enix has released a playable demo so that you can try before you potentially buy. Said demo weighs in at around 7.4GB, and it's long, boasting a bunch of missions that could keep you playing for up to a few hours. What's...
News Soul Hackers 2 Soul Matrix System Is a Fusion of Persona-Style Social Links and Mementos
Take your digital heart
A new trailer for the eagerly-anticipated JRPG Soul Hackers 2 has been released, this time focusing on the allies that will join you on your mission to avert the apocalypse. Soul Hackers 2 is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 25th August. You play as Ringo, a digital construct of the sentient supercomputer known as Aion. You will be...
Random Here's How That Awesome God of War Ragnarok Sand Sculpture Was Made
Sand dad
Remember that awesome God of War Ragnarok sand sculpture that was doing the rounds on social media a few weeks back? Today the official PlayStation Taiwan YouTube account posted a cool time-lapse video showing how the monument was constructed. The sculpture depicts the cover art for the game and bears the title's release date:
News Batman Doesn't Kill, But Red Hood Is Pushing It in Latest Gotham Knights Trailer
Jason Todd's angry
Warner Bros. has been slowly putting out trailers for Gotham Knights, each focusing on one of the four main characters in turn. Today's video is all about Red Hood, and it looks like he's the most aggressive of the Bat-Family vigilantes. The character was brought back from the dead, which has left him rather moody, and he takes...
News Captain Marvel's Playstyle Is Geared Towards Punishing Counters in Marvel's Midnight Suns
The old one-two punch
The latest character in Marvel's Midnight Suns to get the spotlight treatment is Captain Marvel, AKA Carol Danvers, and in a new trailer, we get to see the ways in which she can dominate the battlefield. Captain Marvel uses a unique mechanic that revolves around her Binary ability. You fill the Binary meter by using action...
News MultiVersus Has Reached More Than 10 Million Players Before It's Fully Launched
Open beta booming
The free-to-play platform fighter MultiVersus is doing insanely well for itself right now, and it's not even technically finished. WB Games and Player First Games have had the game in open beta for several weeks now, and while the 1.0 launch is yet to come, it's still amassed a huge number of players. According to stat tracking...
News Apex Legends: Hunted Is Now Live, Battle Pass Detailed and Patch Notes Released
Survival of the fittest
The long-awaited launch of Apex Legends Season 14, Hunted, is now live, and a new trailer detailing the latest Battle Pass has been released. Hunted introduces the new character Vantage and raises the level cap, in addition to overhauling the classic Kings Canyon map
Tuesday9th Aug 2022
Mini Review Metro Exodus (PS5) – A Greatly Improved Version of a Pretty Awesome Game
Time to leave the metro
Republished on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. 4A Games is one of the most talented teams in the industry, but the PS4 version of Metro: Exodus – as noted in our original review...
Review Yakuza: Kiwami - The Successor to a Much Stronger Game
Not so extreme
Republished on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. Coming off the back of the fantastic Yakuza 0 – which launched earlier in the year – Yakuza: Kiwami feels too much like a quick and dirty...
Review Trials of Mana - The Delightful Return of a Classic Action RPG
Back to your roots
Republished on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. Trials of Mana is a full 3D remake of Seiken Densetsu 3 — a Square-developed action role-playing game that was never officially released...
News The First Descendant Looks Like a Graphical Powerhouse, Coming to PS5, PS4
This looter shooter is a real looker
The First Descendant is an upcoming free-to-play third-person cooperative looter shooter (in the vein of Outriders) powered by Unreal Engine 5, and while we only have a brief teaser to judge it by, it sure is a looker. The First Descendant is coming to PS5 and PS4, although there is no word on a release date as...
Review Yakuza 0 (PS4) - Hysterical Side Quests Complement a Gripping Story
Eurobeatdown
Republished on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. The Yakuza series is one of PlayStation's most overlooked gems, especially here in the West. Unashamedly Japanese in its tone, humour, and...
Review Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands (PS4) - Open World Shooter Lacks a Little Identity
Ghost of its former self
Republished on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. Ubisoft's open world games are pretty much all cut from the same cloth, with each implementing some common systems and design...
Review Yakuza: Kiwami 2 (PS4) - One of the Best Games in SEGA's Series
Goda tier
Republished on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. Yakuza: Kiwami 2 is a full remake of Yakuza 2, which launched all the way back in 2006 for the PlayStation 2, and much like last year's Yakuza:...
News New Persona 5 Royal PS5 Trailer Tells Us Nothing About the Remaster
But it might be 60fps
A new Persona 5 Royal trailer for the upcoming PS5 remaster has been published today as part of an Atlus livestream, but it doesn't bring us any closer to official confirmation of what this updated version actually has to boast about. Clips from the game are out in full force, yet there's little in the way of details concerning...
Review Bugsnax (PS5) - Appetising Adventure Is Even More Delicious on PS5
Talkin 'bout Bugsnax again
Republished on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August's PS Plus Extra, Premium lineup. The original text follows. As we've already established in our PlayStation 4 review of Bugsnax, this game is delightfully different. A semi-open world...
News Train Sim World 3 Extends Routes, Adds New Weather Dynamics on PS5, PS4
Fully compatible with Train Sim World 2 content
The delightfully relaxing Train Sim World 2 is about to get a whole lot more intense, with the addition of new weather effects in a vastly improved sequel, Train Sim World 3. Due out on the PS5 and PS4 from 6th September – with early access available to those who pre-order – the new release will...
News GTA 6 Will Set 'Creative Benchmarks' for All Entertainment
Puff your chest out
At some point, you have to wonder how Rockstar can possibly follow GTA 5. Take a step back and think about this for a second: the fifth instalment has sold 170 million copies – the pressure to improve upon that must be unfathomable. Nevertheless, we know the label is effectively all hands on deck right now, with rumours of a...
News Elden Ring Update 1.06 Helps Online Co-Op, Get All Patch Notes Here
Send summoning signs everywhere
A new Elden Ring update is available to download now on PS5 and PS4, which brings the game up to version 1.06. The biggest addition it makes is to allow your summoning signs be sent to summoning pools in lots of different areas, thus boosting your chances of being picked by another player. The official patch notes...
News Gamescom Opening Night Live Stream Is Somehow Two Hours Long with Over 30 Games
Geoff Keighley confirms
Despite the fact that Summer Game Fest 2022 felt worryingly flat at times, Geoff Keighley has somehow managed to promise a two-hour show for Gamescom Opening Night Live, which takes place on the 23rd August. The man himself also promises over 30 games on stage, and an in-person audience of thousands. It certainly sounds...
News Devolver Digital Details Cult of the Lamb Gameplay Mechanics & Playtime Ahead of Launch
The wait is becoming unbaaa-rable
Publisher Devolver Digital has released a trailer ahead of the launch of the incredible-looking Cult of the Lamb, which will release on 11th August for both PS5 and PS4, detailing various aspects of the game. You play as the Lamb, rescued from death by a malevolent being known as the One-Who-Waits, and tasked with...
Wednesday10th Aug 2022
News Guilty Gear Strive's PS5 Input Latency Cut in Half
From worst to best on console
Platform holder Sony, fighting game tournament EVO, and engine maker Epic Games all said they would come together to solve PS5’s input lag problem – and it’s happening. After promising early signs with MultiVersus, developer Arc System Works said over the weekend that a new patch would improve the latency of its...
Tuesday9th Aug 2022
News The DioField Chronicle Draws Real-Time Fire Emblem Comparisons in New Gameplay
Order up
If you're eager to see more of The DioField Chronicle, Square Enix's upcoming strategy RPG, then you're in luck. Game Informer has published a 16-minute dive into the title, which features a lot of combat and a bit of base exploration. It's a recommended watch if you're not quite sure what to make of The DioField Chronicle just yet...
News GTA 5 PS5 Players Are Buying More Shark Cards Than Those on PS4
Free willy
If you’re a PS5 owner playing the upgraded GTA 5 on your new console, you’re part of the problem. As part of an earnings call, Rockstar’s overlord Take-Two revealed that new-gen owners are “monetising at a rate 36 per cent higher than players on the previous generation” in GTA Online. In other words: new console owners are...
News Find Final Fantasy 14 Intimidating? Get Onboard with This Six-Part Starter Guide Series
Its easy, just jump in
Ever wanted to get into Final Fantasy XIV, the critically acclaimed MMO from Square Enix? It's simple! Just make sure you check out this quick six-part video series first, to get your head around the many different aspects of adventuring in Eorzea. All kidding aside, this is a pretty cool series and a great way of minimizing...
News Take a Tour of Astro Bot Maker's Tokyo Office
Nothing bot the best
Team ASOBI is one of the rising stars of PlayStation Studios. Originally assembled as a research and development division within Japan Studio, the team has quietly established itself as a fully-fledged first-party outfit following the success of Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Astro’s Playroom. Led by ex-London Studio brain box...
Rumour Reliable Leaker Teases the Return of Alone in the Dark
Lights out
The Snitch, a leaker that has proven to be very reliable over the last few months, has another teaser for us. Their latest hint at what's to come is a quote that, through some cursory googling, can be directly linked to Alone in the Dark: The line, "Being afraid of the dark is what keeps most of us alive," is directly lifted from...
News Monster Taming RPG Temtem Reminds Us Its Big 1.0 Update Is Out Very Soon
Temtempting
If it feels like Temtem has been around for ages, that's probably because it has. And all that time, the creature-catching title has technically been in early access. The game will finally hit version 1.0 on the 6th September, so potential tamers don't have long to wait at all. Of course, you can already buy Temtem on PS5 (it launched...
News Sonic and Fall Guys Reunite with Special Event, New Level, More Costumes
Bean Hill Zone
SEGA's mascot has joined forces with Fall Guys once before, but a new collaboration is taking things a step further. In a special event celebrating his 30th anniversary, Sonic is returning to the madcap multiplayer game, and this time there's much more to enjoy than just a couple of costumes. From 11th to 15th August, you'll be able...
News Pac-Man World Re-Pac Comparison Video Shows the Difference 20 Years Makes
Looking smooth
Pac-Man World is now about 23 years old, and while we have a lot of nostalgia for the 3D platformer, it obviously shows its age these days. We're pretty excited Bandai Namco is recreating the game for modern platforms with Pac-Man World Re-Pac, but how does it stack up against the original? As you'd expect, it's looking a lot sharper...
News Drill Down into Made in Abyss with This Game Overview Trailer
The Monster Hunter of mining
Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness' 2nd September release date is fast approaching, and today we got a new trailer detailing its various mechanics, which are the bedrock of the game. For the uninitiated, Made in Abyss is based on an anime of the same name, in which you play as a Cave Raider, adventurers...
News Battle Royale Brawler Rumbleverse Gets Duos and Free-Roam Modes at Launch
Playground lets you explore the city
It feels like the buzz around Rumbleverse is fairly muted, but it's very close to launch now on PS5 and PS4. This is Epic Games' next big free-to-play, battle royale, multiplayer, live service game, taking the blueprint of Fortnite and swapping out guns for wrestling. It's shaping up to be a chaotic good time,...
News Dusk Divers 2 Combat Trailer Really Puts the Action into Action RPG
Better start memorising combos
Dusk Divers 2 blends fast-paced and frenetic action RPG gameplay with a stylish anime aesthetic, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 30th August. In a new trailer detailing the game's combat system, we learn more about how you can lay an extended beat down upon any Chaos Beasts unfortunate to cross your path. Combat in...
News Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Won't Spin Dash Theatres Until Holiday 2024
Knuckling down
We've had two live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movies in relatively quick succession, and both are surprisingly good family films. The third in this trilogy of game adaptations, however, is a little further away. Paramount Pictures has confirmed Sonic the Hedgehog 3's theatrical release, lining it up for 2024's holiday season: Yes,...
Monday8th Aug 2022
News Fans Think PS1 RPG The Legend of Dragoon Could Be Making a Comeback, Maybe on PS Plus
Gosh Dart it
There's nothing like a bit of fan speculation to kickstart a new week in video games, is there? This latest gossip all stems from the fact that PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida retweeted something over the weekend — that something being a tweet from The Legend of Dragoon composer Dennis Martin. But why? Martin's tweet is from 2019,...
Tuesday9th Aug 2022
Random Can Sony Topple SEGA and Nintendo? Classic BBC Report Investigates
It'll never catch on
If you’re not subscribed to BBC Archives on YouTube, we recommend you do so. The broadcaster is unearthing oodles of classic news reports, many of which pertain to home computing. It’s really fascinating seeing common contemporary technologies, like email and the Internet, presented as ground-breaking in these old television...
Monday8th Aug 2022
News Slay Together in Grim Guardians: Demon Purge, a Co-Op Castlevania-Like
Sister act
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge has been announced by developer Inti Creates, and is currently in development for PS5 and PS4, although a release date has yet to be revealed. The Castlevania vibes are strong with this one, and in Grim Guardians, you will play as the Kamizono sisters, Shinobu and Maya. You can switch freely between either...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Is Getting a Gorgeous 200-Page Companion Artbook
Let us cling to fine art
Tactics Ogre: Reborn has been officially announced after leaking all over the shop. But now that the cat is firmly out of the bag, we can revel in the licensed products set to accompany its rel
News Granblue Fantasy Relink Development Going Well Ahead of Action RPG's 2023 Release
Grand!
Everything we've seen of Granblue Fantasy Relink so far suggests that this is going to be an action RPG to watch in 2023. True, the game's had a rough development cycle and it was hit with another delay earlier in the year, but it at least sounds like things are progressing much more smoot
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West Back on Top, GT7 Sales Improve
Aloy still going strong
PS5, PS4 exclusive Horizon Forbidden West is once again the best-selling physical game in the UK, taking first place for sales of boxed titles last week. This is the second time in three weeks that Aloy's latest open world adventure has come out on top in the region, only beaten last week by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:...
News FIFA 23 Looking to Pro Clubs Crossplay, As #SaveProClubs Trends
Squad games
FIFA 23 will have crossplay across most modes, but it’s limited to one-on-one activities. This means, Pro Clubs, by its very nature, will not be supported. That’s left the community irate, as many feel it’s the feature that would benefit best from crossplay, due to its 11vs11 requirements. It’s something that publisher EA Sports...
News Tekken 8 Seemingly Teased
Get Ready
We all know it's coming, but we weren't sure if Tekken 8 would finally be announced at Evo 2022. As it turns out, we think that the long rumoured title has been officially teased. After the Tekken 7 Grand Finals, Bandai Namco unveiled a balance update trailer, that ends with Kazuya's original Tekken ending, in which he drops his father,...
News PS5, PS4 Exclusive Modern Warfare 2 Beta Begins 16th September
Two weekends to play
A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta is coming first to PS5 and PS4 on the weekend beginning 16th September 2022. You will need a code to access the pre-release test for the first two days, but then it opens up for all PlayStation players from 18th September 2022 for three days. A PS Plus membership isn't required to play, but...
News Guilty Gear Strive's Animated Anniversary Video Is the Sickest Thing You'll See Today
Be a Badguy
Arc System Works celebrated the first anniversary of Guilty Gear Strive during the game's Evo 2022 finals, confirming that the fantastic fighter has passed 1 million copies sold. Not bad, but do you know what's even better? The developer felt the need to spend some big bucks on a brilliantly animated anniversary video, which you can...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Delay Could Mean a 2023 Release Date on PS5, Later on PS4
No longer 7th October
Marvel's Midnight Suns is the latest game to be hit with a delay, but said delay may not be quite as long as you think. Take-Two's latest earnings report reveals that the upcoming RPG has been moved out of its previous 7th October release slot, and no new date has been given. However, the publisher says that it's still...
News New Street Fighter 6 Character Kimberly Joins the Roster, Juri Confirmed to Return
A new era is here
A new trailer for Street Fighter 6 has been unveiled during the closing moments of the Street Fighter V EVO 2022 tournament, giving us a glimpse of the brand-new character Kimberly in action. In addition, we get to see returning character Juri in all her glory. Kimberly is a modern-day ninja obsessed with the 80s, rocking a...
News Future Games Show Presents Around 50 Games Later This Month
Part of Gamescom
The Future Games Show just wants to be part of our lives, doesn't it? A new one shows up every few months or so, promising to present us with dozens of titles across multiple formats. Another of these events is right around the corner, this time during Gamescom, with "around" 50 games being put in the spotlight. On 24th August at...
News Face Your Demons in ONI: Road to Be the Mightiest Oni, Coming to PS5, PS4
It's cute as heck, too
ONI: Road to be the Mightiest Oni is a colourful 3D action game with a cool aesthetic inspired by Japanese folklore, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 later in 2022. You play as Kuuta, an adorable demon warrior who must summon and defeat the souls of other, more ancient demons. This is all in service of vanquishing Momotaro, a...
News PS5 Robot Shooter Arc Raiders Delayed to 2023
Taking extra time to "expand"
Arc Raiders, the co-op focused robot-blasting game that was first revealed at The Game Awards 2021, has (rather unsurprisingly) been pushed back into 2023. It was originally scheduled for a 2022 release, but we haven't seen anything from it since the aforementioned Geoff Keighley event. Embark says that the additional...
Rumour MultiVersus Might Let You Share Battle Pass Progress with a Pal
Leaked images reveal potential linking system
The popular free-to-play fighting game, MultiVersus, is preparing for the delayed launch of Season 1, which is looking like a doozy. It's set to add new modes, characters, and cosmetics to WB Games' crossover brawler, with Rick and Morty of Rick and Morty both joining the roster in the near future...
News See What's Next for Call of Duty in Big September Event
Modern Warfare 2! Warzone 2! More!
Activision has announced it'll be hosting a special, one-off Call of Duty event next month that will reveal the "immediate future" of the series. Suitably named Call of Duty: Next, it's taking place on 15th September 2022, and this year's games — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 — will be the focus...
News Bridget Brings Killer Yo-Yos Back to Guilty Gear Strive, Out Now
Ups and downs
The first DLC character for the second season of Guilty Gear Strive has been announced, and it's none other than Bridget — the yo-yo wielding bounty hunter who's appeared in previous Guilty Gear titles. The yo-yo's still here, by the way, and Bridget's looking better than ever. The best part, though? Bridget launches today —...
News No Third Overwatch 2 Beta Ahead of October Launch, Says Blizzard VP
Third time unlucky
Overwatch 2's last beta wrapped up last month, and as it turns out, there won't be a third. Some fans were expecting an extended beta session for the competitive hero shooter, or a third beta test, to take place during the two months until the title's full release. Jon Spector, Overwatch commercial leader and Vice President of...
Sunday7th Aug 2022
News Another PS Plus Extra, Premium Game for August Hinted
French rumourmonger strikes again
We already know that the selection of All PS Plus Games will expand in August with a slew of Yakuza titles, including Yakuza 0, Yakuza: Kiwami, and Yakuza: Kiwami 2. These will be available for
Monday8th Aug 2022
News Press X for Trophies Is a Sad Indictment of PS5, PS4 Today
Embarrassing
Sony has a big problem on its hands, and it’s not clear how it’s going to solve it. While previous oddities like My Name Is Mayo and Mr Massagy were “fun” Platinum novelties, the PS Store is now getting absolutely overrun by small developers who’ve all cottoned on to the same thing: easy Trophies attached to low effort titles...
Sunday7th Aug 2022
News Tom Holland's Uncharted Movie Is Most Watched on Netflix
Charted
Update: Just a couple of days after being added to Netflix, the Uncharted movie has climbed straight to the top of the streaming service’s charts. It’s an impressive feat, given it’s up against strong competition from the likes of The Gray Man and Purple Hearts. The movie, of course, already enjoyed a tremendously successful cinematic...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ PS5 Version Announced Complete with Rollback Netcode
Even further beyond
It's finally happening: Dragon Ball FighterZ is getting a rollback netcode update at some point in the future, which should allow for a much better online experience. Fans have been demanding this one for a long time, and for a while, it looked like it might never happen. It's a bit of a shame that rollback will arrive when the...
News Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Smashes PS5, PS4 Funding Goal in Six Hours
Adds a selection of Stretch Goals
Update: Sherlock Holmes The Awakened, the detective remake from Ukrainian developer FrogWares, achieved its funding goal within six hours. While our original article mentioned no Stretch Goals for the game, these have since been announced. The first of which is what the developer is describing as a “metagame”,...
Live Watch Evo 2022 Finals Day Right Here
You Win
Evo has long been the biggest event on the fighting game calendar, and it's finally back in-person this year following its pandemic-based hiatus. Evo 2022 began on Friday the 5th August, and it ends today, on Sunday the 7th August. Evo's final day is always a huge occasion, because it's when the event's biggest tournaments conclude. Today,...
News MultiVersus Season 1 Snapshot Promises Arcade Mode, Ranked Multiplayer, More
Still no date though
MultiVersus is doing very well for itself in its pre-season open beta, but what fans are really waiting for is Season 1. This first major update to the free-to-play platform fighter will mark its true launch, and we already know that Rick and Morty are joining the roster as part of that. During Evo 2022, developer Player First...
News A New Fatal Fury / Garou Game Has Been Announced
A "long awaited sequel"
SNK has confirmed that a new Fatal Fury / Garou title has been green-lit, and we've got the above trailer to prove it. ...What? What more do you want? That's literally it. We don't have any details whatsoever at this point — all we know is that Rock Howard's probably the poster boy. Plus, the fact that SNK is saying that...
News Jimmy Neutron's Dad Joins the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl on PS5, PS4
What the duck?!
Let’s be honest: MultiVersus has completely and utterly eaten Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s lunch. But publisher GameMill Entertainment had DLC plans for this platform fighter, and it’s not about to put them on ice. Thus, amid all the EVO 2022 excitement, Jimmy Neutron’s father Hugh Neutron has joined the release’s roster...
Saturday6th Aug 2022
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 15
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 15 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News It May Be Time for You to Buy an Arcade Cabinet
Marvel vs Capcom 2 returns
The time to buy an arcade cabinet is now, as Marvel vs Capcom is back. While many are still holding out hope for a nice console collection of the classic fighting games, this mid-size Arcade1Up cabinet at least confirms there’s been some kind of movement with the license of late. The cabinet actually includes eight games...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 438
Quinntessential
Anyone else feel like this week has lasted an eternity? It's been a particularly slow and tedious seven days for the video game industry, with the sector in a bit of a summer slumber right now. Still, Gamescom is right around the corner, so there's lots to look forward to later in the month. Sammy Barker, Editor: You know, I'm...
News Upcoming Shin-chan PS4 Game Has All the Boku no Natsuyasumi Vibes
For the Shin-chan
Hands up if you’ve ever played one of the Boku no Natsuyasumi for older PlayStation consoles? The laidback summer vacation simulators were extremely popular in Japan, and this upcoming Shin-chan game is made by Millennium Kitchen, the same developer. Inspired by the long-running Japanese manga, and due out “soon” for PS4, the...
News Cool PS5, PS4 Fighter Blazing Strike Delayed to 2023, Crossplay Could Be Added
Stiiiiiirike
Awesome looking indie fighting game Blazing Strike has been pushed back at least five months or so. The PS5 and PS4 title was previously set to release this autumn, but it's been delayed to spring 2023. According to developer RareBreed, "this delay will help polish the game to ensure the best game experience possible". RareBreed also...
Friday5th Aug 2022
News Immediate Backlash as Sony Asks Players About Purchasing NFTs
Survey says
Oh dear, here we go again! Just a few weeks after Sony unveiled its PS Stars loyalty scheme and stated that the program's digital rewards are "definitely not NFTs", the company has been found asking players whether they'd be interested in purchasing NFTs. You couldn't make it up. The question comes via a new PlayStation survey t
News Get a Sneak Peek at Hogwarts Legacy's Character Creation, and a Cinematic Snippet
It's Leviosa, not Leviosaaa!
Hungry for more Hogwarts Legacy, Potter fans? Today, we got a brief cinematic snippet and some screenshots showing off character creation, which looks suitably in-depth and expansive. The cinematic cutscene was shown off during an online tech event. Software company Autodesk was hosting the Autodesk Vision Series, and...
News FIFA 23 Takes a Touch of Inspiration from the NFL
Photorealistic grass and 3D nets added
For all the criticism the series attracts, FIFA games are consistently among the best-looking you can find on console. Yes, the physics mean you can end up with some odd looking glitches, and of course the face scans edge into uncanny valley territory – but by and large, it’s an impressive looking series,...
News Play Far Cry 6, Including Its DLC, for Free This Weekend
Nice!
In an exciting development for those of us without weekend plans, Far Cry 6 is now available to play for free, including all of its DLC, until 7th August. In addition, players won over by this promotion will be able to purchase various versions of the game with up to 60% off, until 17th August. That's a massive amount of content to dive into...
Review Digimon Survive (PS4) - Darker Digimon Story Carries Some Flat RPG Elements
A little help from my friends
Digimon Survive is not the RPG that some fans wanted it to be. Recruiting, training, and battling Digimon takes a backseat in favour of a very text-heavy story that unfolds through largely static scenes. In short, this is a visual novel first and foremost, to the point where some of the title's RPG elements almost start...
News Sony Partner Deviation Games Shooting Mocap for PS5 Project
As PlayStation's Hermen Hulst visits team
PlayStation Studios bigwig Hermen Hulst visited partner Deviation Games this week for an update on its super-secret PS5 project, and it looks like mocap is already well underway. According to his Instagram page, actor David Paladino – who’s starred in a number of popular US shows, like NCIS and CIS:...
Saturday6th Aug 2022
News King of Fighters 15 Comes Together with Full Crossplay
True kings play together
Crossplay has become a little bit of a lifesaver for games with smaller online communities. While it’s great that games like Fortnite and Rocket League enable you to play together, irrespective of console – the feature can be an essential means of establishing a healthy playerbase among less popular games. One particular...
Friday5th Aug 2022
News Beyond Good & Evil 2 Just Found Its New Lead Writer
15 years after it was first announced
Beyond Good & Evil 2 has been a long time coming and is apparently still a long way off. At this point, it's kind of hard to believe this thing is ever coming out. We did get some movement today, though, with the reveal that the project has found a new lead writer. Sarah Arellano announced yesterday in a...
News MultiVersus' Delayed Battle Pass Will Have 50 Tiers of Content to Unlock
Toasty
MultiVersus will remain in pre-season for a little longer, as Player First Games has delayed the fighting game phenom’s first season indefinitely. But when it eventually does arrive, you can look forward to a brand-new Battle Pass featuring 50 tiers of content. That’s over three times the size of the current Battle Pass, so there’s tons...
Saturday6th Aug 2022
News Samurai Shodown Is Getting Rollback Netcode Almost Four Years After Release
Sho how it's done
When Samurai Shodown was revived with a brand new game on PS4 in the summer of 2019, fans of SNK's long standing series were understandably excited. The fighter was met with positive reviews, and there was a buzz about the franchise for the first time in decades. However, the intense title was massively let down by its netcode,...
Friday5th Aug 2022
News MultiVersus Won't Be Affected by Batgirl and Warner Bros Drama
HBUh-oh
There have been questions about whether the ongoing Warner Bros drama – which seems practically apocalyptic to the ever-agitated television and movie crowd – would have an impact on free-to-play phenom MultiVersus. For those who haven’t been following the news – and we don’t blame you if you haven’t – the multimedia giant, now...
Saturday6th Aug 2022
News Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Finally Has Rollback Netcode on PS4
Now it's personal
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax was ported to PS4 back in March, but it's only just received its promised rollback netcode update. Official confirmation came from Atlus at Evo 2022, which is ongoing this weekend. You'll have to download a new update in order to make use of the much improved netcode. It's safe to say many fighting game...
Friday5th Aug 2022
News Freedom Planet 2 Resurfaces with PS5, PS4 Release Window
Long-awaited sequel dated
Here's something we'd totally forgotten about. Before Freedom Planet even arrived on PS4, developer GalaxyTrail had begun work on the sequel, Freedom Planet 2. However, the team has been very quiet in the subsequent years, slowly building its new title in the background. Today, we have finally learned a little more about...
News Smite the Unbaaa-lievers in This New Cult of the Lamb Gameplay Trailer
Fight like a Lamb
Cult of the Lamb is a delightfully dark action game in which you play as a lamb in service to a dark Lord, tasked with forming a cult in his name. Developed by Massive Monster, it releases next week for PS5 and PS4 on 11th August. The third in the Sermons of the Lamb series of gameplay trailers, this latest shows off the various...
News Despot's Game Tasks You, Puny Human, with Building a Dystopian Army
Autobattle anarchy
Despot's Game: Dystopian Army Builder is a roguelike with automatic battles, procedurally generated levels and a cool pixel art style. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 15th September. Tactics and strategy are at the core of Despot's Game's combat. The placement of each unit, and which classes to take, will be the deciding factor in...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Assassin's Creed Valhalla: All Armor Sets and Where to Find Them
Viking plunder
Where do you find different armor sets in Assassin's Creed Valhalla? In this Assassin's Creed Valhalla Guide, we're going to list all of the armor sets that we've found throughout the game — including both expansions and armor sets added through free content updates — topped off with screenshots of each complete set, alongside...
Guide Returnal Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All You Need to Know
How to survive and thrive in Returnal on PS5
Returnal is a PS5 exclusive third-person shooter from Finnish developer Housemarque. It's a fast-paced, challenging run n' gunner with rogue-like elements, and we love it, awarding it a 9/10 in our review. In this Returnal guide, we will be going over everything in the game. We'll explain how to earn
News Don't Show Old School Assassin's Creed Fans This New Valhalla Armour Set
Back to the future
For years, fans of Assassin's Creed in its more traditional form have criticised the open world RPG direction of the last few games (despite the fact that the franchise is now more profitable than ever before). The argument that Ubisoft's series is simply no longer Assassin's Creed is a common sight online, with the most recent...
News We're Sure Fans Will Be Rational Over This The Last of Us PS5 Clip
Hint: they won't
To be honest, we’re not sure Naughty Dog is doing itself many favours uploading these short, heavily compressed The Last of Us: Part I comparisons to social media. Take this scene, where Joel treks across a dusty abandoned track on horseback. The animations, foliage, and lighting take a clear step forward – but the improvements...
Review Two Point Campus (PS5) - Stress-Free University Builder Is a Lazy Good Time
School's out
Uh oh. Your mum told you that you either had to go to university or you had to get a job so you begrudgingly signed up to a Media Studies course and dossed about for three years smoking doobies and watching Countdown. Now you've got a useless degree, a lingering reputation as the family pothead, and a mountain of debt from tuition fees...
News AEW: Fight Forever Brings the Smackdown on PS5, PS4
AEW comes to console for the first time
AEW: Fight Forever is the first official All Elite Wrestling console video game, and it's currently in development at studio Yuke's. While no release date has been announced, and only a short teaser trailer was shown, AEW: Fight Forever is confirmed to be coming to both PS5 and PS4. AEW is considered the...
Mini Review GigaBash (PS5) - A Mighty Brawler That Excels in Multiplayer
Saving the earth one more time
Kaiju fighting games are witnessing a resurgence and it’s a beautiful thing. PS2 efforts like War of the Monsters set the scene and through recent efforts like Override: Mech City Brawl that legacy lives on. Making little secret of its inspirations, here comes GigaBash from Passion Republic Games, a colourful new...
Friday5th Aug 2022
News Tencent Poised to Take Major Stake in French Publisher Ubisoft
Chinese titan en route to seal deal
Tencent looks poised to become the largest shareholder in Ubisoft, as it flies to France to secure a deal with the Guillemot family, who founded the firm and currently control 15 per cent of its shares. According to a report by Reuters, the Chinese juggernaut is aiming to become the largest single shareholder of...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
News Enter the Panchaku in Dead Cells' Massive New Update, Coming Soon to Console
Unorthodox, but effective
Dead Cells is an excellent roguelike that wowed us back when it launched, and developer Motion Twin has been churning out a steady stream of support for the title ever since. The next update, called Enter the Panchaku, is out now on PC and coming to PlayStation "soon", and we got a couple of trailers outlining what we can...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Is Finally Official, Watch the Reveal Trailer Now
Comes to PS5 and PS4 in November
After weeks of age ratings going live and the PS Store basically leaking the whole thing, Tactics Ogre: Reborn has finally been announced. Square Enix took to social media to officially unveil the project at last, and it did so with the above launch trailer. "Arise, and revive your legacy," reads the pu
News MultiVersus Season 1 and Morty Delayed to a Later Date
The open beta continues
It's fair to say MultiVersus has been a big success for WB Games and developer Player First Games. The free-to-play platform fighter is in open beta right now, but even so, its popularity is undeniable — and it helps that it's genuinely great fun. The game's first proper Season was due to start on 9th August, but the team...
News Beat It, PS Vita! Marvel's Spider-Man PC Will Fully Support Steam Deck
Silky smooth
It's official, the PC iteration of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered has gotten the all-important green tick of approval, meaning that developer Insomniac's excellent web-slinging adventure is now Steam Deck Verified. Steam has reviewe
News Elden Ring Had One of the Biggest Gaming Launches in YouTube's History
GOTY? more like GOAT
Stop us if you have heard this one before, but Elden Ring is kind of a big deal. It was all any of us were talking about back when it launched and sold like absolute gangbusters, to boot. It will probably come as little surprise, then, to learn that FromSoftware's latest masterpiece also enjoyed one of the
News F1 22 Cross-Play Support Arrives Later This Month
Take it for a spin with trial weekends
Racing fans will be pleased to learn that Codemasters is finally bringing cross-play multiplayer to F1 22. Currently, the game's online community is fragmented by platform, but that'll soon be a thing of the past when the developer implements the feature very soon. Branching across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S,...
News Cult Fighting Game The Rumble Fish 2 Punches to PS5, PS4 Later This Year
Get ready to Rumble Fish
Chances are that if you're not a fighting game afficionado, you've probably never heard of The Rumble Fish 2. It's a strangely named Japanese fighter that first released in 2005, and it became something of a cult hit with arcade enthusiasts. For years, fans have claimed that the property deserves a real chance on consoles...
News Death Jamboree On Commercial Break as Deathverse: Let it Die Delayed to Fall 2022
But the show must go on
Deathverse: Let it Die is an upcoming online action survival game which was originally slated to launch in Spring, but developer Supertrick Games has announced the title has been delayed until Fall 2022. The delay comes as a result of the Limited-Time Open Beta: Destroy the Server! event held in May and June, with the...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 resource
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a PlayStation 4 and PS5 remake of the first two Tony Hawk games on PS1. These beloved skateboarding games have been brought back on PS4 and PS5 in this collection, and we heartily recommend it, awarding an 8/10 in our review. In this Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Downtown - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in Downtown
How do you get all Downtown park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the SKATE letters, popcorn buckets, "No Skating" signs, and hidden tapes in Downtown? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All Alien Plushies Locations
Where to find every alien plushie and unlock The Truth Is In Here Trophy
Where are all the alien plushies in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? How do you find every alien plushie? There are some well hidden alien plush toys to find in the game, and getting them all earns you the 'The Truth Is In Here' PS5 and PS4 Trophy, as well as the...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All Stat Points Locations
Where to find all stat points in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Where are all the stat points in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? How do you find every stat point? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to outline the locations of every stat point in the game. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All Stat Points...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Venice Beach - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in Venice Beach
How do you get all Venice Beach park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the SKATE letters, spray cans, magic bums, and hidden tapes in Venice Beach? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All Gaps Locations in THPS 1 Tour
Every gap in the THPS1 levels
How do you do all gaps in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2's THPS1 Tour on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps in each THPS 1 level? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you where to find every gap in the THPS 1 Tour, and what you need to do to pull them off. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: School II - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in School 2
How do you get all School II park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the SKATE letters, tables, textbooks, and hidden tapes in School 2? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and objectives in...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Downhill Jam - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in Downhill Jam
How do you get all Downhill Jam park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the SKATE letters, valves, hard hats, and hidden tapes in Downhill Jam? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All Vicarious Visions Logos Locations
Where to find all the Vicarious Visions logos
Where are all the Vicarious Visions logos in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Vicarious Visions is the name of the developer, and the company's logo has been turned into a collectible within the game. But where is every Vicarious Visions logo? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Bonus Skaters - Stats and How to Unlock Them
How to get Officer Dick, Roswell Alien, and The Ripper in THPS 1 + 2
How do you unlock all the Bonus Skaters in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? What do you need to do to get each of the Secret Skaters? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to explain how to get all the Bonus Skater characters, as well as go...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Hangar - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in Hangar
How do you get all Hangar park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the SKATE letters, pilot wings, barrels, and hidden tapes in Hangar? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and objectives in Hangar...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All Gaps Locations in THPS 2 Tour
Every gap in the THPS2 levels
How do you do all gaps in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2's THPS2 Tour on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps in each THPS 2 level? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you where to find every gap in the THPS 2 Tour, and what you need to do to pull them off. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Streets - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in Streets
How do you get all Streets park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the SKATE letters, cop cars, life preservers, and hidden tapes in Streets? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and objectives in...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: NY City - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in NY City
How do you get all NY City park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the SKATE letters, subway cards, hydrants, and hidden tapes in NY City? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and objectives in NY...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Philadelphia - All Park Goals, Gaps, and Challenges
All gaps and goals in Philadelphia
How do you get all Philadelphia park goals, gaps, and objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the SKATE letters, liberty bells, and hidden tapes in Philadelphia? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the goals, gaps, and objectives...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Returnal: How to Complete Biome Surveys
How to unlock Survey Trophies in Returnal
How do you do the Surveys in Returnal? How do you complete the biome surveys and unlock the survey Trophies? In Returnal, there are six Gold Trophies that you only unlock when you finish surveys of each of the game's areas. Trophies such as Past the Ruins, Ascending the Mountain, and Through the Forgotten...
Guide Returnal: Can You Get Back to Earlier Levels?
How you can return to the first biomes in Returnal
Is there a way to get back to earlier levels in Returnal? How can you revisit the first few biomes? If you've been playing Returnal and have reached Act 2, you'll find yourself in an unusual situation — you have a new starting point. As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to explain what's...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Skate Park - All Gaps and Collectibles
All gaps and collectibles in Skate Park
How do you get all Skate Park gaps and collectibles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps and collectibles in Skate Park? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the gaps and collectibles in Skate Park. All Skate Park Gaps...
Guide Assassin's Creed Valhalla Forgotten Saga - Tips, Tricks, Best Equipment, and All Rewards
Odin is with us
Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Forgotten Saga is a DLC adventure that was added to the game for free via update 1.060, which released on the 2nd August, 2022. It continues Valhalla's mythological storyline, as Odin attempts to raid the realm of Hel — his estranged daughter. Players are tasked with fighting their way through four...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Returnal: All Bosses and How to Beat Them
How to kill every boss in Returnal
How do you kill all the bosses in Returnal? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to tell you how to beat every boss fight in the game. If you're looking for some tips and advice on how to defeat all the bosses, we've got all that lined up for you below. Of course, beating boss battles will earn you a few...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Trophy Guide: All PS5, PS4 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
How to get all the Trophies in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
In this Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Trophy roadmap, we're going to reveal how to get the Platinum Trophy in this PS5 and PS4 remake. As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you about all the Trophies, as well as their descriptions and how to unlock each one...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Returnal: How to Play Online Co-Op
How to start playing co-op
How do you play online co-op in Returnal? How can you access Returnal's co-op mode on PS5? The Ascension update added two-player online co-op to Returnal, allowing a pair to team up and tackle Atropos together. As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to explain how co-op works. Returnal: How to Play Online Co-Op:...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All Secret Tapes Locations
Where to find all secret tapes in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Where are all the secret tapes in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? How do you find all the hidden tapes? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to explain where to locate every secret tape in the game. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All Secret Tapes...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Skate Heaven - All Gaps and Collectibles
All gaps and collectibles in Skate Heaven
How do you get all Skate Heaven gaps and collectibles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps and collectibles in Skate Heaven? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the gaps and collectibles in Skate Heaven. All Skate...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Skatestreet - All Gaps and Collectibles
All gaps and collectibles in Skatestreet
How do you get all Skatestreet gaps and collectibles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps and collectibles in Skatestreet? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the gaps and collectibles in Skatestreet. All Skatestreet...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Returnal Trophy Guide: All PS5 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
How to get all the Trophies in Returnal
In this Returnal Trophy roadmap, we're going to reveal how to unlock the Platinum Trophy in this PS5 exclusive shooter. As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to outline all the Trophies in the game — including those added with the Ascension expansion — complete with their descriptions and how to get...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Roswell - All Gaps and Collectibles
All gaps and collectibles in Roswell
How do you get all Roswell gaps and collectibles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps and stat points in Roswell? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the gaps and collectibles in Roswell. All Roswell Gaps and Collectibles...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Returnal: Where to Find All Sunface Fragments
How to get all the Sunface Fragments in Returnal
Where are all the Sunface Fragments in Returnal? How do you find the Sunface Fragments? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to tell you all about the Sunface Fragments, and what you need to do to get them. Returnal: Where to Find All Sunface Fragments: In Act 3 of Returnal (after you roll...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Burnside - All Gaps and Collectibles
All gaps and collectibles in Burnside
How do you get all Burnside gaps and collectibles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps and stat points in Burnside? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the gaps and collectibles in Burnside. All Burnside Gaps and...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Marseille - All Gaps and Collectibles
All gaps and collectibles in Marseille
How do you get all Marseille gaps and collectibles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps and collectibles in Marseille? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the gaps and collectibles in Marseille. All Marseille Gaps a
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Bullring - All Gaps and Collectibles
All gaps and collectibles in Bullring
How do you get all Bullring gaps and collectibles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps and collectibles in Bullring? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the gaps and collectibles in Bullring. All Bullring Gaps and...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Returnal: How Many Biomes Are There?
How many different levels are there in Returnal?
How many biomes are there in Returnal? How many different environments are there to discover? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to tell you the number of different levels there are to explore, giving you their names and a brief description. Returnal: How Many Biomes Are There?: There are...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: Chopper Drop - All Gaps and Collectibles
All gaps and collectibles in Chopper Drop
How do you get all Chopper Drop gaps and collectibles in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Where are all the gaps and collectibles in Chopper Drop? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you how to get all the gaps and collectibles in Chopper Drop. All Chopper...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Returnal: How to Play the Tower of Sisyphus Endless Mode
Where and how to access Tower of Sisyphus
How do you play the Tower of Sisyphus mode in Returnal? What is the Tower of Sisyphus and how do you reach it? The Tower of Sisyphus is an alternative mode you can play in Returnal, offering you a more arcade-like challenge than the main game. As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to explain everything...
Guide Returnal: Can You Save and Quit?
Can you resume a run after quitting?
Can you save and quit in Returnal? Can you save a run part way through and come back to it? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to answer your questions about suspending game progress, saving, and quitting. If you're looking for tips on how to stay alive in the game for longer, see our guide — Returnal:...
Guide Returnal: Do You Have to Fight the Bosses More Than Once?
Can you skip boss fights in Returnal?
Do bosses stay dead in Returnal on PS5? Can you skip past boss fights once you've done them? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to answer these questions right here, so you know what you're getting yourself into. If you're looking for advice on fighting the bosses, see our guide — Returnal: All Bosses...
Guide Returnal: What Do You Lose When You Die?
What you keep and what you don't when you die in Returnal
What do you lose when you die in Returnal? Do you lose absolutely everything and start fresh? Are there permanent upgrades? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to outline what exactly happens when you die in this game. Read on to learn what is kept and what is lost when a run is over...
Guide Returnal: How to Not Die
How to extend your runs in Returnal
How do you stay alive longer in Returnal? How can you keep your runs going for longer stretches? Returnal is inarguably a difficult game, and its structure means you will die frequently, and go at it again and again. While this is expected — it is a rogue-lite game after all — it can inevitably cause some...
Guide Returnal: How to Break Yellow Barriers
How to open yellow force fields in Returnal
How do you break the yellow barriers in Returnal? What do you need to open and get through the yellow energy walls? As you play Returnal, you'll notice some yellow barriers that are blocking off optional rooms or concealing useful items. How do you get through these yellow walls? As part of our Returnal...
Guide Returnal: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Returnal?
How long does it take to beat Returnal on PS5? How much time will you need to finish Returnal? Housemarque's rogue-lite shooter may not look it, but the game is a surprisingly lengthy experience. As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to tell you roughly how long it'll take to reach the end of the game...
Guide Returnal: How to Unlock Daily Challenge Mode
How to unlock the Simulation mode in Returnal
How do you unlock the Daily Challenge mode in Returnal? How can you play the daily Simulation Mode? In Returnal, you can play a Daily Challenge in addition to the main campaign. But how do you gain access to it? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to explain how you can unlock the Simulation Mode...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All SKATE Letters Locations
Where to find all SKATE letters in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
Where are all the SKATE letters in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? How do you find every S-K-A-T-E letter? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to outline the locations of every SKATE letter in each stage. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2: All SKATE...
News Huge PS Store Summer Sale Refreshed with Hundreds More PS5, PS4 Discounts
Gonna need a bigger wallet
The PS Store kicked off a massive Summer Sale a few weeks ago, including thousands of savings across PS5 and PS4 games, DLC, and add-ons. Half-way through this ongoing sale, Sony has thrown in hundreds more deals. If you've already browsed the sale, it's worth dipping back in to see what's been added. We can offer a few...
Thursday4th Aug 2022
Guide Returnal: How to Get Into the House
How to unlock the door to the House
How do you get inside the House in Returnal on PS5? How do you unlock the door to the House? As part of our Returnal guide, we're going to tell you how to get into the mysterious House that shows up throughout the game. If you intend to get the Platinum Trophy for Returnal, you'll need to gain access to the House...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
News Hogwarts Legacy Could Release In Early December, Just in Time for the Yule Ball
Thought you ought to know
Hogwarts Legacy is shaping up to be the Harry Potter game of our dreams, and it's kind of surprising we don't have a firm release date already, considering the wizarding simulator is currently slated for a Holiday 2022 release. Well, we might have a better idea of when we can expect to don our robes, at least, if the...
News Uh Oh! Square Enix Demands Removal of Leaked Tomb Raider Script from Patreon
Legal action effectively confirms it's legit
A leaked script from the next Tomb Raider game, allegedly named Project Jawbreaker, has been struck with a DMCA by publisher Square Enix. PlayStation podcast Sacred Symbols obtained a document from the game, which is being used to help cast characters. The sheet, which was widely reported on, introduced a...
News What if DOOM and Minecraft Had a Baby? Meet Your Maker for PS5, PS4 Is the Answer
Super Mario Maker for metalheads
Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive is back – and it’s transforming Super Mario Maker into a head-banging first-person shooter inspired by 90s classics like DOOM. Due out next year on the PS5 and PS4, Meet Your Maker mixes Minecraft-esque user-generated content with fist-pumping FPS combat to create...
News NBA 2K23 Retires a Bunch of MyPlayer Badges in Upgraded Builds System
No longer a Hot Zone Hunter
NBA 2K23 will do away with a number of fan favourite MyPlayer Badges, as 2K Sports looks to refine and streamline builds on new-gen consoles. Old faithfuls like Hot Zone Hunter, Bullet Passer, and Chef will be retired in favour of revised Badges that now feed into a tiered system. This format will force you to be more...
News Lance Reddick Is Not Albert Wesker in Dead by Daylight's Resident Evil Crossover
Ada Wong! Rebecca Chambers! More!
For the first time in Dead by Daylight history, a crossover is getting a sequel. Resident Evil: Project W will represent the second time developer Behaviour Interactive has collaborated with Japanese publisher Capcom – and it’s resulting in two new Survivors and an all-new Killer, the infamous Albert Wesker. And...
News UK Sales Charts: TMNT Shredder's Revenge Kicks Shell with Surprise Top 10 Debut
Cowabunga!
The latest charts from last week's physical game sales have finally appeared, and there's a pleasant surprise among the usual suspects. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge made the jump to physical media, and it's done pretty well for itself. A number eight debut doesn't sound too hot, but that's not bad at all for a smaller...
News F1 22 Dev Says 'No Plans for a PSVR 2 Version at the Moment'
Here's hoping they have a change of heart
F1 22 is an immersive racing sim, and developer Codemasters is best-in-class when it comes to bringing the high-octane thrills of Formula One racing to life. You would think, then, that the title would be a shoo-in to receive a PSVR 2 port. Well, that isn't the case, or at least it isn't right now. In an...
News EA Squashes Rumours of Acquisition, Will Remain Independent
"I don't think we could be in a stronger position"
Electronic Arts is one of the largest video game publishers there is, but as evidenced by Microsoft's enormous takeover of Activision Blizzard, that doesn't necessarily mean it'll remain independent. Earlier this year, we heard reports that the Californian company had been in talks with major...
News Slay an Ancient Evil in Samurai Maiden, Coming to PS5, PS4 in 2022
Katana skills to pay the bills
Samurai Maiden is a colourful and stylish melee-focused action game set in a demon-infested alternate version of Sengoku era Japan, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2022. In Samurai Maiden, you play as a Gen Z girl named Tsumugi Tamaori transported back in time to Honnō-Ji (the temple where the real-life daimyo Oda...
News Plagiarism Claim Raised Over 'Loyal Samoyed' Call of Duty: Warzone Skin
The similarities are striking
An accusation of plagiarism has been levelled at Activision over an Operator Skin called Loyal Samoyed, which was due to launch alongside the Terminator 2-themed Judgement Day bundle in Call of Duty: Warzone and Call of Duty: Vanguard. Concept artist Sail Lin claims that the design was plagiarized from a piece they...
Rumour Dead Island 2 to Be Re-Revealed in 2022, The Game Awards Would 'Make a Lot of Sense'
Re-animating the discourse
Rumours of Dead Island 2's re-emergence have been swirling for years, with the beleaguered title being shunted between various publishers and developers since it was first announced in 2014. According to leak master general
News EA Insists Single Player Is Important, and May Have More Marvel on the Way
Stark contrast
Remember when EA tried to poke fun at single player games and the Internet kicked its ass? Well, the publisher has changed its tune. Speaking during a quarterly financial call, the company said that solo adventures are a “really, really important part” of its product mix – and, to be fair, that is reflected in its current...
Guide Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Cheats: How to Unlock Cheats and Do the Old Cheat Codes Work?
Can you use the old Tony Hawk cheat codes in Pro Skater 1 + 2?
Are there cheats in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 on PS5 and PS4? Does Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 have cheat codes, and can you use the old ones from the original games? As part of our Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 guide, we're going to tell you what's going on with cheats in this PS5...
Tuesday2nd Aug 2022
News PS Plus Essential Monthly Games for August 2022 Are Available Now on PS5, PS4
Sick combo
The PS Plus Essential monthly games always pop up on the first Tuesday of the month, and would you believe it, we've reached August's selection already. Available to all PS Plus subscribers on all tiers, this month's lineup is now available to download and add to your library. As a reminder, this month sees a fresh trio of PS5 and PS4...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for August and September 2022
Saints Row! The Last of Us! FIFA 23!
We've somehow made it to August already – where does the time go?! – and that means we're getting ever closer to the busiest time of year for new games. There are some huge titles headed our way over the next few months, so it's time to start planning which games you want to play and considering locking in a...
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
News Apologies PS3 Anime Fans! Crunchyroll Is Closing Down
Service will continue on PS5, PS4
If you’re still using your PS3 as a media centre, then you should probably be aware that Crunchyroll is closing down on the console. Despite Sony now owning the streaming service, the company is ceasing support for a number of older devices – including the ol’ Triple, as well as the Xbox 360 and Wii U. RIP to...
Tuesday2nd Aug 2022
News Sony's Not the Only One Struggling to Hold PS5, PS4 Players' Attention
Call of Duty loses millions of gamers
In its recent financial report, Sony revealed that it would take action as PS5 and PS4 owners were playing a lot less than it anticipated. The firm noted that gameplay time declined a significant 15 per cent year-over-year for the three month period ending 30th June, 2022 – a pretty huge slump all things...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update 1.060 Out Now Alongside Free Forgotten Saga DLC
Full patch notes here
The latest update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. You'll need patch 1.6.0 (1.060 on PS5) in order to play the game's new adventure, titled The Forgotten Saga. This is essentially an expansion that's free for all existing players, and it tasks you with journeying into the depths of...
News Sony Incorrectly Prices Marvel's Spider-Man PC in Select Countries
"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience"
If you’re a PC player from a select country, then your spider-sense should be tingling today. Sony has dropped the price of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered on the PC, meaning if you already pre-ordered you may be eligible for a refund. The territories of note include Australia, Israel, New Zealand,...
Random This Crappy God of War Knock Off for Xbox Does Not Look Legal
We have God of War at home
Perhaps the lawyers at Microsoft are too busy trying to wrap up the company’s near-$70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, because we’re not entirely sure how this God of War knock-off made it onto the Xbox Store. War Gods Zeus of Child, developed b
Wednesday3rd Aug 2022
Random Maybe Don't Buy PS5 Stock from Celebrities on Twitter
Sony system at the centre of scam
Earlier this week, retired WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley tweeted that he had PS5 stock for sale, and that he was donating the proceeds to charity. He also offered buyers an opportunity to hang out with him at an upcoming pro wrestling event. Now LA Lakers boss Jeanie Buss is offering a similar incentive to gullible...
Tuesday2nd Aug 2022
News Would You Pay $45 for an Overwatch 2 Character Skin? Blizzard's Curious to Know
A rare one, mind
Overwatch 2 is launching free-to-play on PS5 and PS4 later this year, completely replacing the original game when it does. Obviously, publishers need to make money from these games somehow, and so F2P titles tend to contain many ways to incentivise players to cough up a little something. With its upcoming hero shooter sequel,...
Mini Review Frogun (PS5) - PS1 Era Platformer Doesn't Have Much Bounce
Shooting your mouth
For better and worse, Frogun really does feel like a game ripped from the late 90s. This is a puzzle platformer with a PS1-era vibe, and while it nails the presentation, it also inadvertently captures the frustrating and finicky nature of those early 3D games. Playing as a young girl in search of her parents, you use the titular...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Rated in Australia, Square Enix Yet to Acknowledge the Project
Mum's the word
Tactics Ogre: Reborn continues to be the industry's worst kept secret, with a major leak last week revealing key elements of the project. Now the remade strategy RPG has been rated in Australia, and Square Enix has yet to acknowledge the title officially. The listing was first spotted on Twitter by analyst Wario64, and while it...
News Mortal Kombat News Ruled Out for Sony's Evo 2022 Event
Fatality
It's a good time to be a fighting game fan. Whether you're enjoying the casual brawling of the popular MultiVersus or are gearing up for next year's Street Fighter 6, there's plenty to be excited about. Evo 2022 is also just around the corner, and Sony — which now owns the annual tournament — will be hosting live events that will...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Anime, Edgerunners, Continues to Look Awesome in Official Trailer
Welcome to Night City
We got a teaser back in June, but today the first full trailer for Cyperpunk: Edgerunners was released. Edgerunners is a Netflix animated series set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a collaboration between developer CD Projekt Red and animation studio Trigger, perhaps best known for anime series like...
News Untangle the Twisted Threads of Fate in Soul Hackers 2
The end of the world is just the beginning
Soul Hackers 2's 26th August release date is fast approaching, and today we got a new trailer showing just a snippet of the story that awaits JRPG fans later this month. Soul Hackers 2 follows the exploits of a futuristic digital being named Ringo, as she works to avert an apocalypse detected by Aion, an...
News Hokko Life Is a Full-On PS4 Animal Crossing Clone, and It Looks Fun
Gets cosy this September
Look, Hokko Life isn't the first game to try and replicate Animal Crossing's timeless life sim formula and it certainly won't be the last, but if you're a fan of Nintendo's blockbuster franchise and you've craving something very similar on PS4, this could be the game for you. It's everything you'd expect: cute characters,...
News Marshall Your Wits in Survival: Fountain of Youth, Launching on PS5 in 2023
Wilson? Wilson!
Survival: Fountain of Youth is an open-world survival game set in the Caribean islands, in which you play as a shipwrecked adventurer in the 16th century, and it's coming to PS5 in Q1 of 2023. Survival games are becoming more commonplace, and there is no shortage of them on PlayStation with games like The Forest and Stranded Deep,...
News Music Indie Game We Are OFK Out for PS5, PS4 Later This Month
Split across five episodes
The studio behind musical indie game We Are OFK has announced the game will begin releasing on PS5, PS4 later this month on 18th August 2022. The title will be split across five episodes, and the $19.99 buy-in price grants you access to all of them. The first two episodes will be available on the aforementioned date, and...
News Vantage Makes Her Explosive Apex Legends Debut in Reforged Kings Canyon Trailer
I've got you in my sights
With the launch of Apex Legends' Season 14, Hunted, right around the corner, we finally got a look at the new character Vantage in action, in addition to some of the changes coming to the classic map, Kings Canyon. Hunted goes live next week on PS5, PS4 on 9th August, We've seen animated trailers depicting Vantage's...
Monday1st Aug 2022
News Sony Sounds Shook by Xbox's Activision Buyout, Says Call of Duty Has No Rival
Reckons series "influences users' console choice"
Sony sounds terrified of Xbox’s unprecedented Activision Blizzard buyout – and it’s easy to understand why. While the Japanese giant has historically had its own way in the console business, it now finds itself up against a competitor with unrestricted access to its parent company’s trillion...
Guide MultiVersus Open Beta Test: Dates, Times, Characters, and How to Play
When does the MultiVersus beta start?
What are the dates and times for the MultiVersus open beta test on PS5 and PS4? How do you play the MultiVersus beta? Warner Bros. Games is on the verge of launching MultiVersus, its platform fighter starring a diverse range of characters from all kinds of franchises. However, before the final game is ready for...
News The Last of Us 2 Is 'One of the Greatest Games Ever Made' Say Avengers Endgame Directors
Russo brothers have high praise for Naughty Dog
Anthony and Joe Russo, best known as directors of blockbuster films like Avengers: Endgame, have stated The Last of Us: Part II as "one of the greatest games ever made". The quote comes from a recent IGN video in which the pair is presented with various chase sequences from video games, and asked to...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Forgotten Saga Trophies Confirm a Meaty Free DLC
Nine new Trophies to unlock
A new Trophy list for Assassin's Creed Valhalla has popped up on PlayStation servers, coinciding with the release of the game's Forgotten Saga DLC. Said DLC will arrive as a free update on the 2nd August (that's tomorrow at the time of writing!) and offers a whole new adventure that sees Odin invade the realms of the...
News Gotham Knights' PS5 Opening Will Be Familiar to Batman Arkham Fans
Go girl
While you can play it entirely in single player, Gotham Knights is more of a co-op, online game. However, its opening mission will feel much more familiar to fans of the Batman Arkham titles. In this IGN First video, we see the opening 16 minutes, as Batgirl investigates a murder and takes a ton of goons to task. There’s a mix of...
News Bugs Bunny to Be Nerfed in Upcoming MultiVersus Update
That wascally wabbit had it coming
Bugs Bunny will receive a nerf in MultiVersus in an upcoming update, but not until after the conclusion of fighting tournament EVO, according to MultiVersus game director, Tony Huynh. EVO takes place from 5th - 7th August. Huynh revealed this tidbit on Twitter, in reply to a fan: While we don't yet know the...
News Announcements, World Premieres Coming in Gamescom Opening Night Live This Month
In Geoff we trust
You can always count on Geoff Keighley to get the hype juices flowing. The presenter/producer is behind several of the gaming calendar's largest events, including The Game Awards, Summer Game Fest, and Gamescom Opening Night Live. The latter of these is next up, with 2022's showcase lining up for 23rd August in just a few weeks'...
Poll Did You Ever Use PS5 Accolades?
We hardly knew ye
Sony is set to discontinue PS5 accolades later this year, if you can believe it. What? You don't even know what the PS5 accolades system is? Well, let's have ourselves quick recap to refresh our memories... Accolades are basically digital awards that you can earn through playing multiplayer games on PS5. They were revealed just...
News FIFA 23's Player Career Will Let You Be a Pampered Prima Donna
Authentic at last
FIFA 23 is making further alterations to the Player Career this year, allowing you to further hone your personality – both on and off the pitch. Everything you do in the game will contribute to the type of player you become – whether it’s teeing up your teammates regularly or taking all of the plaudits in your post-match...
News PlayStation Announces Its Own Evo 2022 Livestream, Will Feature Reveals
Get ready for the next battle
Evo 2022 is happening this weekend, starting on Friday the 5th August — and Sony will apparently be trying its best to curate the experience for those of us watching from home. Traditionally, Evo's tournaments are livestreamed across a bunch of different Twitch channels, usually separated game by game. We assume that...
News Swashbuckling Pirate Sim Skull & Bones Is 'Not a Narrative-Driven Game'
Treasure Island, this is not
Skull & Bones release has been a long time coming (development began in 2013, initially conceived as DLC for Assassins Creed: Black Flag), and its November release date is approaching at a steady clip. While the project has changed significantly over the years in size and scope (it was going to be an MMO at one...
News NieR: Automata's Mysterious Church Ended Up Being the Work of Modders After All
Expectations > Reality
Last week we reported on the fascinating tale of a mysterious church in NieR: Automata that was previously thought to be cut content, an elaborate ARG heralding new content, a stunt to hype the upcoming Switch port of the game, or just an incredibly well-kept secret. Well, as it turns out, the whole thing was the work of...
Tuesday2nd Aug 2022
News TAITO Titans Blasting Overseas in Ray'z Arcade Chronology for PS4
Ray to go
As is customary for ININ Games, you’ll need a degree to decipher all the different ways it’s releasing Ray’z Arcade Chronology, the shmup compilation recently announced for PS4 in Japan. Let’s get the main information out of the way first, then: the core collection will be available digitally from the PS Store and will include five...
Monday1st Aug 2022
News Lead a Roller Derby Team to Glory in Roller Drama, Coming to PS5, PS4 in 2023
Performance is a mindset
Roller Drama is an intriguing blend of strategy, management sim and visual novel that follows the lives of five professional roller derby athletes, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2023. Set in an oppressive and surveillance-based society, in Roller Drama, you play as the mentor and coach of the team. You will need to...
News Serene Cycling Game Season: A Letter to the Future Has Been Delayed
Missing Fall, now targeting Spring
Season: A Letter to the Future has been delayed by several months, and the picturesque cycling adventure game will now release Q1, 2023. The PlayStation console exclusive game, developed by Scavengers Studio, was initially revealed back in 2020 and was targeting a Fall 2022 release date. The developer announced...
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