Guide Skyrim Anniversary Edition: All New Content, All Creation Club DLC Listed
Every Creation included in Anniversary Edition
News - September, 2022
Friday30th Sep 2022
Guide FIFA 23: Best Controller Settings and Camera
Configure FIFA 23 for the best results
Looking for the best controller settings and camera in FIFA 23? Before you can even think about the Best Formations and Custom Tactics for FUT, you're probably going to want to calibrate your game correctly. This means, opting for the best controller settings and camera settings. A lot of this will come down to...
Guide No Man's Sky Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Where to Start
The ultimate guide to No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is the enormous space-faring adventure from developer Hello Games. Available for PlayStation 4 and PS5 — as well as full support for PSVR — it's an ever-evolving epic that's been steadily improved and expanded since its release in 2016. We gave the game a 7/10 in our PS5 review, noti
Saturday1st Oct 2022
News PS Plus Essential's PS5, PS4 Games Announced for October 2022
Racing! Fighting! Shooting!
Update: We now have confirmation from Sony that the lineup of PS5, PS4 games joining PS Plus Essential in October 2022 is as follows: PS Plus Essential: October 2022: Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5, PS4) Injustice 2 (PS4)
Friday30th Sep 2022
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for October and November 2022
God of War! Call of Duty! Sonic!
We may well be running out of months in 2022, but we're certainly not done with exciting new releases on PlayStation 5 and PS4. If you fancy treating yourself or a loved one to something new, you've absolutely come to the right place. Below, we've been busy putting together a list of games headed to both systems...
Saturday1st Oct 2022
News Horizon Forbidden West's Lance Reddick Outs Mocap Work
Whoops
Horizon Forbidden West star Lance Reddick, who plays the character Sylens, has returned to the motion capture studio. In a Twitter post since deleted, the acclaimed actor wrote: “Hard at work in a session for Horizon Forbidden West.” In the photograph, the star is wearing a motion capture suit and has marks on his face for facial capture...
Friday30th Sep 2022
News Last Call on Those Older Ubisoft Titles, Online Services to Get the Kibosh on Saturday
Farewell, my lovely
Ubisoft is about to make good on its promise of shuttering the online services of some of its older PS3 titles. If you have any lingering digital business that needs tending, now is the time, as the plug will officially be pulled this Saturday, 1st October. The full list of affected titles can be seen below. Assassin's Creed II
News Everybody's Golf Fans 'Thanos Snapped' Out of the Game as Servers Go Offline
Below par
The unfortunate day for PS4 golfing game Everybody's Golf has finally arrived: its servers were taken offline overnight, meaning none of its multiplayer functionality is accessible anymore. You can still play offline, but the Platinum Trophy will now be deemed unobtainable. It follows in the footsteps of PS4 games like Killzone Shadow Fall...
News The Callisto Protocol Hints at the Hideous Truth in Blood-Drenched Black Iron Story Trailer
Shoot the Tentacles
Remember that mysterious tease for The Callisto Protocol we brought you earlier this week? Well, it looks like it was a lead-up to The Truth of Black Iron story trailer, which gives us our best look yet at this awesome-looking survival horror gore fest. You play as Jacob Lee, an inmate in the notorious Black Iron Prison, which...
News CRPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Begins Its Console Crusade on PS4
CRPG means console roleplaying game now
Computer roleplaying game Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has made the jump to console, with the Enhanced Edition now available on PS4. Like its predecessor, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, the wizards over at developer Owlcat Games have adapted this gargantuan game for us console peasants with intuitive controller...
Hands On Side-Scrolling Multiplayer Shooter SquadBlast Is Like 2D Overwatch
And it has potential
It's difficult to stand out in today's overcrowded games market, especially in the highly competitive, make-or-break multiplayer landscape. We don't envy any developer currently crafting a game that needs thousands of players logging in each and every day. However, the right combination of interesting concept and good execution...
Rumour Make the Rally Car of Your Dreams in Codemasters' Upcoming WRC Game
In-depth vehicle creation reportedly included
We're still due one more officially licensed rally game from KT Racing, namely WRC Generations, arriving mid-October. The last couple of rally sims from the studio have been really rather good despite a few rough edges, and we're excited to see how this new one shakes out. However, the WRC licence moves...
News WRC Generations Pumps the Brakes with Delay to November on PS5, PS4
Now day-and-date with PC release
WRC Generations is the latest officially licensed rally sim, coming to PS5 and PS4 soon — though not as soon as we'd hoped. Today, publisher Nacon has announced it's delaying the console release of the racer by a few weeks. Originally planned to launch on 13th October, the game will now cross the finish line on...
News JETT: The Far Shore Handed Free DLC Campaign, Out Next Year
Given Time
JETT: The Far Shore will be expanded next year with a new campaign that takes place three years after the events of the main game, and it'll be completely free on PS5, PS4. Scheduled to arrive early in 2023, it's called Given Time. "As Mei arises from torpor into a mostly hibernating Ground Control, there are new whispers from the wyld to...
News Quippy Puzzler The Entropy Centre Locks in 3rd November Release on PS5, PS4
No way home
The Entropy Centre is looking to fill that Portal-shaped hole in every gamer's heart with its dark-science setting and quippy talking gun. In an explosive new trailer, we finally got confirmation of a release date. You can look forward to diving into this one on 3rd November, on PS5 and PS4. You play as Aria, who awakens in the bowels...
News The Indie Rush Continues with Day of the Devs Digital Showcase and Live Event
Indies! Indies! Indies!
Day of the Devs has, somehow, been going for 10 whole years. If you're not aware, it's an event orchestrated by Double Fine Productions and iam8bit that shines the spotlight on upcoming indie games. Over the years, this has manifested as live, in-person events as well as digital broadcasts. The last couple of those have been...
News Apex Legends Gears Up for the Spooky Season with Fight or Fright Event in October
Boo!
Apex Legends never fails to spice things up, and the latest seasonal event coming your way is called Fight or Fright, which will run for four weeks starting on 4th October, cycling in limited-time game modes with a bunch of themed cosmetics to unlock. The event kicks off with Shadow Royale, which takes place on the Olympus After Dark map. In...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
Guide Skyrim Anniversary Edition: All New Content, All Creation Club DLC Listed
Every Creation included in Anniversary Edition
What's new in Skyrim Anniversary Edition? Skyrim Anniversary Edition includes the base Skyrim game complete with its three expansions: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn. But it also includes every Creation Club DLC that has been released up until this point, as well as new Creations that have been...
Guide FIFA 23: Best Formations and Custom Tactics for FUT
Meta formations for a tactical masterclass in FIFA Ultimate Team
Looking for the best formations and custom tactics for FUT in FIFA 23? FUT 23, or FIFA Ultimate Team, sees you assembling a squad of football superstars, both past and present, from a variety of clubs and leagues around the world. But before you can even begin to think about Players...
Guide FIFA 23: All FUT Packs Explained
The contents of all FUT Packs detailed
What's in a FUT pack in FIFA 23? FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 23, has a vast array of different FUT pack types, from Electrum Packs to Prime Mixed Players Packs, and it can get confusing. While the Players and Consumables you get is down to chance, sometimes it's good to know what to expect, especially...
Guide FIFA 23: When to Buy and Sell Players in FUT
Master the Transfer Market
Looking for when to buy and sell Players in FUT in FIFA 23? If you're looking for ways of How to Make Coins in FUT, then you're going to need to know when to buy and sell Players in FUT. Obviously, a lot can come down to chance in FIFA Ultimate Team, or FUT 23, but there are some best practices to follow in order to use...
Friday30th Sep 2022
Guide FIFA 23 Guide: FUT 23 Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and How to Win More Matches
Your ultimate FIFA 23 resource
FIFA 23 is the latest in EA Sports' long-running football franchise, developed by EA Canada. The soccer simulation depicts the 2022-2023 season across many of the world's best leagues, including the Premier League, Bundesliga, and La Liga. It also includes a number of licensed competitions, like the UEFA Champions...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
Review Valkyrie Elysium (PS5) - Quality Combat Elevates Drab Action RPG
Par for the Norse
There's something distinctly old school about Valkyrie Elysium, and we don't mean because it's part of a long-running franchise; a series that started with the turn-based JRPG Valkyrie Profile way back in 1999. This is a game with an almost PlayStation 2 style design philosophy, for better and worse, and what you're here for will...
News Dead Space PS5 Remake Will Be One Shot Like God of War
Unless you die, of course
EA Motive has confirmed its upcoming Dead Space PS5 remake won't contain a single load screen — unless you die to the Necromorphs. The original PS3 title came quite close to achieving this, with the camera firmly planted just behind Isaac Clarke's right shoulder for almost the entire time. However, control was taken away...
News Once Considered a PlayStation Competitor, Google Stadia Is Shutting Down
Sorry, Stadians
Back in 2019, Google officially announced its new game streaming platform, Stadia. At the time, the tech juggernaut framed Stadia as the future of gaming — a way to play all kinds of games on demand, without having to worry about your computer's specifications. It all sounded rather impressive — and it actually worked fairly...
Guide FIFA 23: How to Complete SBCs and Master Chemistry in FUT
Solve team-building challenges for rewards
Looking for how to complete SBCs and master Chemistry in FUT in FIFA 23? SBCs, also known as Squad Building Challenges, are a core part of the FUT 23 or FIFA Ultimate Team experience. In essence, they test your team building abilities by setting a variety of parameters which you'll need to fulfil in order...
News Sony Gates Customer Service Priority Behind New PS Stars Program
Reach level 4 in Asia, Japan for a queue skip
Sony's new reward program PlayStation Stars launched overnight in Asian regions and Japan, and users are expressing their concerns surrounding a perk tied to the highest rank in the scheme. If you reach level four, which requires you to buy four full-price games and unlock 128 rare Trophies, you'll be...
Guide FIFA 23: How to Do Power Shots
A screamer
Wondering how to do Power Shots in FIFA 23? Power Shots are a new mechanic allowing added to the latest iteration of EA Sports' soccer sim, allowing you to launch absolutely rockets into the back of the net. On this page, as part of our FIFA 23 guide, we'll show you how to do Power Shots. FIFA 23: How to Do Power Shots: Power Shots...
Gallery Dead Space Remake Looks Stunning in First Official Screenshots
Mostly armless
The remake of the fan-favourite horror title Dead Space is fast approaching. Scheduled for launch in January, the game brings back a much loved classic, and we're slowly starting to see more of it. Just yesterday, developer Motive Studio provided a couple of new details, like how it'll follow in God of War's footsteps with a...
Hands On You Know What? Sonic Frontiers Might Actually Be Okay
Maybe
We played Sonic Frontiers at EGX not once, but twice. Normally, we wouldn't put ourselves through a Sonic demo more than necessary, and the queue was, as you'd expect, constantly lengthy. The trouble is, after playing the 15-minute slice of the "open zone" experience for the first time, we realised something rather shocking. Had we really just...
Mini Review Let's Build A Zoo (PS5) - An Absorbing and Quirky Tycoon
A crocoduck?
Don’t let the cutesy pixel art style fool you; managing a zoo is more than just a walk in the park. Let's Build A Zoo wastes no time to allow the player to establish a living hell or a haven for both your visitors and animals. The game excels at two main mechanics which make it stand out from its tycoon competitors — the morality...
News Hires for AAA Live Service Game from a 'Flagship' Sony IP Are Underway
Jetpack Interactive looking for talent
Jetpack Interactive, a small support studio based in Vancouver, has posted job listings for a AAA live service game it is working on with Sony. The title is based on a "flagship" PlayStation IP, and will form part of the platform holder's large push into the live service games sector. The Canadian team is...
Rumour Next Need for Speed Game Reveal Imminent, Out in December
Reportedly called Need for Speed Unbound
EA appears to be leaving the announcement of this year's Need for Speed title incredibly late as a new report from Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming says the next entry will release on 2nd December 2022. An official reveal will reportedly take place "within the next two weeks", and the game will be called Need...
Mini Review Sam & Max Save the World Remastered (PS4) - A Classic with a Modern Touch
Chuckle like the good ol' days
The cheese was innocent! Or was it? The cheese is only the start of an absurdist adventure led by a cool wolfhound detective accompanied by a hyperactive bunny who might have a loose screw or two. A remaster of Telltale's episodic adventure which ran from 2006 to 2007, Sam & Max Save the World Remastered follows a...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Harnesses the Power of the PS5 to Bring Your Nightmares to Life
Capable of rendering 300,000 rats onscreen
It's been a good week for fans looking forward to A Plague Tale: Requiem, as we have had a gorgeous new story trailer, and learned how long a typical playthrough of the game will take. Let's keep the hype train rolling then, with a look at some of the ways in which developer Asobo Studio
News Weapons in Dead Island 2 Will Degrade with Use, But Dev Explains 'We’re Generous with It'
That old chestnut
Weapon durability is a contentious mechanic amongst RPG fans, with some feeling that item degradation is an annoying and superfluous method of forcing players to constantly discard their weapons. Others, meanwhile, appreciate the immersion of having to maintain their gear and relish the idea of amassing an arsenal of death-dealing...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.23 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
New cars, Scapes, and more
As revealed yesterday, Gran Turismo 7's latest patch is now available on PS5 and PS4. A trio of new vehicles headline this update, of course, but there's a whole host of other fixes and additions. The Nissan Silvia K’s Type S (S14) ’94, Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder, and Volkswagen ID.R ’19 can now be added to...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC Version Dated for 27th October
Busy PC month for Sony
Update: Sony's main official channels have now confirmed the Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC port will be releasing worldwide on 27th October 2022. There's also a new trailer demonstrating some of the features mentioned down below. Original story: It appears the Latin American PlayStation YouTube channel has jumped th
News Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Joins Shadow Hearts Spiritual Successor, Penny Blood
To Zanarkand, and beyond
The legendary composer responsible for scoring some of the Final Fantasy series' most iconic music, Nobuo Uematsu, has signed on to that fascinating Double Kickstarter project we brought you word of at the start of the month, which has amassed almost $2 million USD. Well, specifically, Uematsu has signed up to work on Penny...
News Knockout! Cuphead Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Physical Version
Includes Delicious Last Course
Cuphead, the widely loved but deviously difficult indie title, is five years old today. To celebrate, it's soon to get a physical release on all platforms. Announced today, developer Studio MDHR is partnering with iam8bit to bring the plucky teacup and his ceramic chums to physical retail. The boxed version will...
News Infinity Ward to Address Modern Warfare 2 Audio and Visibility Issues Following Beta Feedback
Eyes and ears
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's open beta just wrapped up, and it was the biggest in the franchise's long history. Developer Infinity Ward is taking community feedback to heart, promising to address fans criticism and concerns ahead of the shooter's 28th October launch. Infinity Ward thanked beta participants for taking part in the...
Mini Review Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered (PS4) - A Snappier, Funnier Sequel
Weird is an understatement
Santa, Hell, vampires? In any other game, this would be such an odd combination. However, this is Sam & Max we're talking about, and Santa's exorcism is just another typical case for the dynamic duo. Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered is just as enjoyable as Ozzy Osbourne's crazy train to experience...
News Destruction AllStars' Stockpile Frenzy Game Mode Spices Things Up, Adds Tornados
Hang on to your helmets
Destruction AllStars latest update is live, it's called Survive, and it introduces a new game mode called Stockpile Frenzy. In addition, there is a new AllStar Pass, weekly challenges, and a series of special rules being introduced to Quickplay and Trios playlists. The event will run from 28th September through until 9th...
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
Guide Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Tombs of the Fallen Locations and Rewards
Where to find the tombs
Where are the Tombs of the Fallen in Assassin's Creed Valhalla? Added to the game in update 1.4.0, the Tombs of the Fallen are new locations that Eivor can explore in search of treasure. In this Assassin's Creed Valhalla guide, we're going to detail where you can find each tomb, the rewards that you can expect, and hopefully...
Guide FIFA 23: How to Make Coins Fast in FUT
Make money and get rich quick
Looking for how to make Coins fast in FUT in FIFA 23? Coins are a crucial in-game currency that you'll need in order to build your squad in FUT 23, which is also known as FIFA Ultimate Team. You'll earn a small amount of Coins for every match that you play in FUT 23, regardless of whether you win or lose. However, in...
Review Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5) - Fun Toy Car Racer Makes the Most of Its Licence
Beat that
Republished on Wednesday 28th September 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. After years spent fine-tuning its various motorcycle racing titles, developer Milestone has taken a significant detour with Hot Wheels Unleashed...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
News Sony Posts PlayStation Stars Scheme Overview, Release Dates
Here's everything you need to know
Sony has posted an extensive overview of its new PlayStation Stars program to the PS Blog, covering everything there is to know. The scheme launches today across Asia, and will be rolled out to North and South America on 5th October 2022, and then Europe gets it eight days later on 13th October 2022. The service is...
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
News PS Store's Planet of the Discounts Sale Cuts Prices on Hundreds of PS5, PS4 Games
Treasure planet
Today sees the arrival of the next major PS Store sale, this time named Planet of the Discounts. This new promotion is a big one, with a wide variety of games big and small across both PS5 and PS4. The sale runs from today, 28th September, through to 12th October, so there's plenty of time to peruse the digital shelves. Marvel's...
Review SUPERHOT (PS4) - A Stylish, Truly Unique First-Person Shooter
You've got red dudes on you
Republished on Wednesday 28th September 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup. The original text follows. SUPERHOT is the most innovative shooter we’ve played in years. We’re not saying that solely because the game tells us to...
Review Injustice 2 (PS4) - Super Superhero Brawling for DC Fanatics
Loot boxes among us
Republished on Wednesday 28th September 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup. The original text follows. Injustice 2 may be one of the most impressive fighting game sequels in recent memory. Following the release of Injustice: Gods Among...
News Man of Medan, Little Hope PS5 Versions Available to Download Now
Includes new content
Supermassive Games has issued updates for the first two entries in The Dark Pictures Anthology that sees the entire series now playable natively on PS5. Man of Medan and Little Hope now have native PS5 versions, and there are
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits' Massive Anniversary Update Available Now on PS5, PS4
Charmstones, hats and New Game+, oh my
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is celebrating a year out in the wild with a massive anniversary update, adding New Game+, additional outfits, the Spirit Guide Trials game mode, and more. It's available now, on PS5 and PS4, as a free title update. New Game+ is the big ticket item here, allowing returning players to...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Tops 20 Million Copies Sold
Punk'd
CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed an impressive 20 million copies sold. The open world RPG is closing in on its second anniversary, and if you've been following the game since its incredibly rough launch back in December 2020, then you'll know that it's been quite a wild ride. Indeed, 2077's initial release was...
News EA's Wild Hearts Has Big Next-Gen Toukiden, Monster Hunter Vibes in PS5 Gameplay Reveal
Releasing in February 2023
Well, we know what Wild Hearts is now. The product of a partnership between EA and Koei Tecmo, this is an action RPG in the vein of Monster Hunter — or perhaps Toukiden is a better comparison, since it's coming from Omega Force, the same Japanese developer. The title will consist of giant beasts that need to be taken...
News Beleaguered Pirate Game Skull & Bones Has Been Delayed Yet Again
Open beta on the way
Oh no. Ubisoft's multiplayer pirate action game, Skull & Bones, has been delayed once more, with Ubisoft officially announcing the news on its website. The game, which was scheduled for launch on 8th November, will be pushed back yet again. It's now pencilled in for release on 9th March, 2023. The team made the "tough...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
News PS Plus Fall Guys Pack Gives You Free Money
2,300 Kudos for nothing
A new PS Plus pack available on the PS Store for Fall Guys gifts players new costumes, a celebration, and 2,300 Kudos to spend on cosmetics. Named the Satellite Repair Pack, it went live two days ago and can either be redeemed through your PS5, PS4 consoles or using this link. Th
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
Interview Why Asymmetrical Multiplayer Is Perfect for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
"It's all about the family"
We've seen a fair few beloved horror movies transformed into asymmetrical multiplayer experiences in recent years. Friday the 13th: The Game, Evil Dead: The Game, and Predator: Hunting Grounds have all tried to capture the magic of their respective source material to varying degrees of success. The Texas Chain Saw...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
News Returnal PC Port a Foregone Conclusion as Settings Menu Leaks
Just announce it already
Update: Sony has had the video demonstrating the settings menu in Returnal taken down from YouTube, so now you know it's the real deal. Original story: Come on Sony, just announce the PC port of Returnal already. This version for the personal computer has been leaking for months now, whether that's through SteamDB listings...
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
News Go Hunting for Witches in Grimdark Action Game The Inquisitor, Q4 2023
Head's are going to roll
The Inquisitor is a grimdark fantasy game set in an alternate 1500 A.D. where Jesus escaped his crucifixion and rather than preach forgiveness, sought violent vengeance on the non-believers. It's been announced for PS5 and is targeting a Q4 2023 release window. Century's later, the Inquisitor's continue to enforce this Holy...
News Shatter Remastered Deluxe Breaks Out the PS3 Nostalgia on PS5, PS4 This November
Release date announced
Ah, this brings back memories, doesn't it? Shatter released on PS3 back in 2009, an era in which the PS Store was still new and indie developers were starting to emerge. We remember having a blast with this modern take on Breakout and Arkanoid's block-busting concept, and now it's being brought back on modern platforms...
News The World Is Drowning in Rats in A Plague Tale: Requiem's Latest Story Trailer
Beware the vermintide
A Plague Tale: Requiem will continue the cursed tale of Hugo and Amicia, and the next leg of their fraught journey of discovery promises to be a substantial one, almost half again as long as A Plague Tale: Innocence. We learn a little more about what is at stake in a new, rat-filled story trailer. The de Rune siblings set out...
News More Cars, Scapes for Gran Turismo 7 in Today's 1.23 Update
VW! Nissan! Porsche!
Another month brings with it yet another free Gran Turismo 7 update on PS5 and PS4, this time around adding three more cars to the real driving simulator as well as two more Scapes set in California and Tokyo. Available to download now, you can get a taste of the racing action in the trailer above. From today, you'll be able to...
News You May Need to Play 100 Matches to Unlock All Characters in Overwatch 2
Die, die, die
Overwatch 2 is just around the corner, and Blizzard marked the occasion recently with a fun launch trailer. It shows off characters old and new with a mix of gameplay and CG, and we're sure fans will be excited to finally get their hands on the shooter come 4th October. Interestingly, though, it looks like some heroes will be gated off...
Soapbox Ask Push Square's Video Producer Anything
We're on the hunt for your burning questions.
Hello there Push Square community! My name is Aaron, and for the last six months I have been your resident YouTube video producer. It is a great gig to say the least, where I get to discuss, rant, and dissect my favourite (and least favourite) aspects of the PlayStation world. This week marks six months...
Rumour The Joker, Voiced by Mark Hamill Himself, Could Be Coming to Multiversus
Turn that frown upside down
Multiversus is shaping up to be the gift that keeps on giving, especially for us angsty '90s kids, with the recent release of Gremlin's Gizmo, and the rumours of Beetlejuice entering the fray. The latest nostalgia hit allegedly coming to the excellent free-to-play title is none other than the Clown Prince of Crime...
News Check Out Overwatch 2's Action-Packed Launch Trailer Ahead of 4th October Release
Everything old is new again
The launch of Overwatch 2 is just days away, with servers going live on 4th October. The original Overwatch will be completely replaced in the process, and the service will be free to play for all players. We got a new trailer that shows heroes, both new and old, in action. While many aspects of Overwatch will remain the...
Tuesday27th Sep 2022
Guide FIFA 23: Division Rivals - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your Division Rivals rewards
What are all Division Rivals rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 23? In addition to Squad Battles and FUT Champions, there's no doubt that Division Rivals, also known as FUT Rivals, is one of the most popular modes in FIFA Ultimate Team, or FUT 23. Division Rivals allows you to take...
News Ubisoft Seems to Think Far Cry 6 Was Game of the Year
Well, it was someone's GOTY
Branding around Ultimate Editions of games has always been a little weird, but it's never funnier when a publisher hands itself a Game of the Year Edition for something that didn't exactly set the world on fire. Enter Ubisoft with a Far Cry 6 Game of the Year Upgrade Pass that's just been spotted on the backend of the...
Guide Where to Pre-Order the God of War Ragnarok PS5 Controller
Get me a pre-order, boy
Pre-orders for the limited edition God of War Ragnarok PS5 controller are rolling out today (27th September 2022), so with the pad expected to be a popular pick for the holiday season, it may be worth putting some cash down for one now. Shipping alongside the game for 9th November 2022, here's where to pre-order the God of...
Guide FIFA 23: All Starting Transfer Budgets in Career Mode
Master the transfer market and build the team of your dreams
What are all starting transfer budgets in Career Mode in FIFA 23? Starting transfer budgets are an important part of Career Mode, because some players like to begin their campaigns on a shoestring, while others prefer to work with flush clubs that can be active in the transfer market from...
Guide FIFA 23: FUT Champions - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your FUT Champions rewards
What are all FUT Champions rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 23? If you're playing FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 23, then you'll probably be familiar with FUT Champions, which is sometimes known as Weekend League. This is the pinnacle of FIFA Ultimate Team competition,...
Guide FIFA 23: Best Hidden Gems in Career Mode
Sign a future star in FIFA 23
Looking for the best hidden gems in Career Mode in FIFA 23? If you're looking to build a dynasty, either with your favourite team or a club you've created, then you're going to want to fill it with talent. Signing the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can give you a shortcut to success, but if you want to...
Full patch notes are here
Update: Assassin's Creed Valhalla update 1.061 is available to download now. It weighs in at just over 1.6GB on PS5. You can find the full patch notes below. Original Story: Ubisoft has detailed the next update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which will release on the 27th September (that's tomorrow at the time of...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Just Smashed The Witcher 3's All-Time Concurrent Player Record
Edgerunner bringing in the Eddies
Cyberpunk 2077's incredible anime-fueled comeback has broken another impressive milestone, with the once-maligned RPG smashing the same-day concurrent player record of its wildly popular predecessor, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It's an incredible feat, especially when you consider the
News HD-2D Art Style on PS5, PS4 Must Wait as Tactics Ogre Reborn Team Turns It Down
Original style retained instead
The Square Enix team remastering Tactics Ogre for PS5, PS4 has revealed it had the chance to use the HD-2D art style made popular by titles like Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy. However, the developer decided not to change the visual style since it believes "really high-quality, awesome looking 2D
Hardware Review Sony INZONE H9 - Taking Your Audio Experience to the Next Level
Immerse yourself in the music of games
Sony has already provided PS5 players with a decent pair of cans with the Pulse 3D Headset, but the INZONE line-up aims to elevate the audio experience even further. With three to choose from, the Sony INZONE H9 is the cream of the crop, offering all the bells and whistles whilst looking and feeling the part...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Average Playthrough Will Take 15-18 Hours, and 'There's No Filler'
Half again as long as the original
A Plague Tale: Requiem's 18th October release date is now just weeks away, and as the appointed date draws closer, anticipation builds. We were fans of predecessor A Plague Tale: Innocence, which featured a genuinely gripping narrative only somewhat let down by samey stealth sections. We learned a few notable new...
News The Last of Us HBO Teaser Watched 13 Million Times, Trends Worldwide
No wonder they're going through with this
The interest in The Last of Us IP appears to be at an absolute fever pitch right now as yesterday's teaser for HBO's TV adaptation of the first game has already been viewed an absurd 13 million times. Interest in the post from the series' official Twitter account has gone into overdrive as fans flock to view...
News Valkyrie Elysium Has Multiple Endings, Roughly 20 Hours Long, with More Content Coming
Odin be praised!
Valkyrie Elysium launches in just a few days, on 29th September, and we have gleaned some new information from the upcoming action RPG from the Famitsu review of the game via Noisy Pixel. Firstly, the title will take roughly 20 hours to complete, and secondly, the game will feature multiple endings, providing an incentive to double...
News You Can Disable Criticism from Commentators in FIFA 2023
Shut it, Robson
Sick and tired of having FIFA's commentators crap on your style of play? Well, the series' newest instalment has your back. In FIFA 23, you can actually disable what the game calls "Critical Commentary". This makes it so commentators don't have a go at you when you misplace an obvious pass or pull your shot way over the bar at point...
Guide FIFA 23: Highest Potential Players in Career Mode
The superstars of the future in FIFA 23
Looking for the highest potential players in Career Mode in FIFA 23? You're going to need to break the bank to bring some of these emerging superstars to your club, but if you can tempt them to your team then you've got a guaranteed starter for up to a decade or more. Many of these players already have...
News Open World Action Game Kaku: Ancient Seal Coming to PS5, PS4 When Pigs Fly
Which is apparently something they can do
In Kaku: Ancient Seal you play as the titular brave, Kaku, as he journeys across an uncharted continent full of strange creatures, ancient ruins, and lost tribes. This colourful action game is coming to PS5 and PS4 at some point in 2023, and we got a cinematic reveal trailer showing the title off. Your...
News Next Game from Outriders, Bulletstorm Dev Loses Publisher, But Work Continues
People Can Fly now expects to self-publish
Bulletstorm and Outriders developer People Can Fly has today confirmed publisher Take-Two intends to "terminate the development and publishing agreement" for its next game, which is codenamed Project Dagger. In a post on the team's official website, the game is described as a "new action-adventure IP" and...
News Modern Warfare 2 Beta the Biggest in Call of Duty History
Most players, hours, and matches
Activision has announced the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta that took place over the past two weekends was the biggest in the series' entire history. It had more players than any other, the most amount of hours were spent playing it, and more matches were played across all the platforms the beta was available on...
News Rick Joins the Roster, Character Mastery Will Take Longer in Big MultiVersus Update
Wubba lubba dub-dub
Today marks the arrival of a big game update to MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter that's still technically in beta. The headline addition this time is a brand new playable character, with Rick Sanchez of Rick and Morty fame joining the roster. He got his own teaser trailer, which you can watch above. Rick is a Mage...
News Set Sail for Adventure and Glory in Roguelike Sea Horizon Early 2023
Avast, me maties
Sea Horizon is a turn-based roguelike RPG in which players explore a mysterious archipelago in search of fame and fortune. While the trailer above specifies Nintendo Switch, rest assured this one has been confirmed for release on both PS5 and PS4 in early 2023. As you journey, you will need to manage the health and hunger of...
Monday26th Sep 2022
Guide FIFA 23: Release Dates - EA Play Trial and Ultimate Edition Early Access
Get a headstart on your FUT 23 Ultimate Team
How do you play FIFA 23 early? The official release date for FIFA 23 is 30th September, but if you want to get a head-start on your FUT 23 team, then you're going to want to know how to play early. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can begin building your Ultimate Team before launch day. In this FIFA...
Mini Review XIII (PS5) - Improvements Can't Save This Remaster Redo
Isn't 13 supposed to be a lucky number?
Considering the XIII remake's original launch was a disaster, it's admirable that publisher Microids tried to fix things. Following the launch from developer PlayMagic, a new team, Tower Five, has been brought in to try and rework the release into something more appealing. The results are mixed, but it's...
News The Last of Us TV Trailer Revealed, Out Next Year
Save who you can save
Sony has marked 2022's The Last of Us Day with the first full trailer for HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us, which will release at some point next year. Featuring many familiar scenes and clips from the game, the HBO series looks to have accurately captured the tone and post-apocalyptic setting of the Naughty Dog world...
Mini Review The DioField Chronicle (PS5) - Dull Characters in an Intriguing Strategy RPG
Fleeting foxes
Its disjointed reveal trailer didn't exactly heighten our expectations, but we're happy to report that The DioField Chronicle has turned out reasonably well. It's a real-time strategy RPG topped off with some very pretty artwork and some effective gameplay design — but it's not without its (often obvious) flaws. Set against a...
News Silent Hill: The Short Message Gets an Age Rating, Likely a New Game
Or a demo for a new title
The speculation surrounding new Silent Hill games from Konami has been lent more weight as a Korean age rating for a Silent Hill: The Short Message has been spotted. The subtitle attached suggests this could either be an entirely new entry in the survival horror series or a demo for one in the same vein as PT. Platforms...
News Persona's Special Famitsu Feature Has Fans Dreaming of Mystery Announcement
Issue drops in October
Remember back in the summer of last year when Atlus said it had a bunch of announcements in store for its Persona series' 25th anniversary? Well, the last of those announcements is supposed to be dropping this autumn. We're still waiting on this supposed grand finale, and now, a tease from Japanese gaming mag Famitsu has...
Hands On Modern Warfare 2 Scraps Red Dots, But This Is a Great Beta
Mini-map mysteries
"Welcome to the new era of Call of Duty," the Modern Warfare 2 beta very proudly proclaims on the PS5 home screen. Is it, though? Infinity Ward's latest looks a lot like the other 18 mainline instalments before it, but with Warzone 2 alongside the main game, we could be about to enter another generation of Call of Duty dominance...
News Mysterious Reveal for The Callisto Protocol Teased for 29th September
Something awesome this way comes
The Callisto Protocol is one of the few tentpole titles we still have left to look forward to in 2022, as it seems every week we bring you news of titles being delayed into that black hole of time and money we lovingly refer to as 2023. This gory survival-horror title is slated to rip your face off on 2nd December,...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Won't Have Difficulty Options, Producer Says It's 'Not an Easy Game'
Prepare to git gud
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is, like other Soulslike games, heavily influenced by the design philosophy and game mechanics of FromSoftware's Dark Souls series of action RPGs. And like From's games, Wo Long will not feature difficulty modes, just a single baseline experience that must be overcome through patience and perseverance. In...
Rumour Of Course Disney Wants to Release a New Star Wars Game Every Six Months
One big, one small
Not at all happy with releasing a new Star Wars movie or TV show every ten minutes, Disney is reportedly looking to pump out a new Star Wars video game every six months. This is according to Insider Gaming, with sources saying that the entertainment juggernaut wants one AAA title and one smaller project hitting store shelves every...
Feature How Accessibility Options Help Disabled Gamers Beat The Last of Us: Part I
"I can finally understand why it was critically acclaimed"
The very first thing you see upon booting up The Last of Us: Part I is accessibility options. Not a main menu, not a long introductory cutscene, but a list of settings designed to make the game more approachable for those who need it. Naughty Dog had already developed an extensive list of...
Guide FIFA 23: Fastest Players
The best pace merchants in FIFA 23
Looking for the fastest players in FIFA 23? We all know that pace rules supreme in EA Sports' soccer sim, so you're going to want some lightning-fast sprinters in your team, regardless of whether you're playing FUT 23 or Career Mode. Fortunately, as part of our FIFA 23 guide, we're going to list the fastest players...
News Wild Hearts Is EA's Feudal Japan Fantasy Game, Set to Be Revealed This Week
In partnership with Koei Tecmo
You know the "hunting game" that EA teased a couple of weeks back? Well, we've now got a name. The project, which has been made possible through a partnership with Koei Tecmo and Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force, is titled Wild Hearts — and it's described as "an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by...
News UK Sales Charts: Indie Hit Stray Struts into Third with Physical PS5 Release
Landing on its feet
For the first time in about a month, Horizon Forbidden West isn't the UK's best-selling physical PS5 game. That honour belongs to Stray, the sci-fi adventure game about a domestic cat in a cyber-city that won hearts earlier this year. With the arrival of its boxed release, the game has pounced on a number three debut, which is a...
The best players with the ball at their feet in FIFA 23
Looking for the best dribblers in FIFA 23? While there are many essential skills to master in EA Sports' soccer sim, you're going to want players who are good with the ball at their feet if you expect to succeed, regardless of whether you're playing FUT 23 or Career Mode. Fortunately, as part...
Hands On Goat Simulator 3 Doubles Down on the Dumb on PS5
Goated
As the playable demo for Goat Simulator 3 got started, we had to ask: what's the real reason Coffee Stain North labelled this as the third game in the series, when it is, in fact, the second? Stuart Docherty, sound designer and composer, provided a simple, honest answer. It turns out the team just thought it would be really funny. This would...
News Sci-Fi Stealth Game Evotinction Gets Technical in New Story Trailer
Stay very still
Evotinction is a sci-fi stealth action game set in a futuristic facility populated with AI-powered drones that want to show you why they are the alpha, and you are the beta. Also, that title is a portmanteau of evolution and extinction if you (like us) somewhow didn't catch that already. We got a new trailer for the title, which...
News It Takes Two Dev Tweets from Behind the Scenes of Next Game
Two female protagonists, perhaps?
It Takes Two studio Hazelight has posted a behind-the-scenes image to Twitter that's described as a "sneak peek of the next game" from the team. Featuring lead developer Josef Fares, he's joined by two women in motion capture gear. This could suggest the Swedish studio's next title features two female protagonists...
News NieR: Automata Anime Release Date Revealed, Set to Blow YoRHa Minds in January 2023
Games are silly little things, after all
An anime series based on the excellent NieR: Automata will launch in January, 2023. Titled NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a, the series is being developed by A-1 Studios, an animation house of high repute, responsible for the virtually immaculate Persona 4: Golden adaptation. We got several minutes of footage to mull...
Thread the needle with the best passers in FIFA 23
Looking for the best passers in FIFA 23? While it's great having lightning pace and technical ability, you're going to need players who are great at threading the needle in your squad, regardless of whether you're playing FUT 23 or Career Mode. Thankfully, as part of our FIFA 23 guide, we're going...
News Magik Will Have You Thinking with Portals in Marvel's Midnight Suns
Illyana Rasputina highlighted in new video
With Marvel's Midnight Suns approaching its new release date of 2nd December, developer Firaxis is continuing to highlight a few of its superhero characters. Next in line is Magik, a mutant from the X-Men universe who is capable of opening up portals in time and space. While not as well known as Iron Man or...
News E3 2023 Will Try to Re-Establish 'the Traditional E3 Week' Next June
Looking to "bring back that spark"
ReedPop is looking to "re-establish the traditional E3 week" next year as it confirms the physical show will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center on 13th-16th June 2023. The first two days will give press outlets the chance to get their hands on the latest upcoming titles from the world's biggest gaming...
News Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals Delayed, Slips into Crowded 2023 Release Window
Radio Ga Ga
Otherworldly adventure game Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is the latest game to get hit with the delay hammer, slipping its expected 2022 release window for greener pastures, sometime in 2023. Developer Night School Studio announced the delay over on Twitter, stating that they want Lost Signals to be "the best game it can possibly be"...
Sunday25th Sep 2022
News Toss a Coin to the Third Season of Netflix's The Witcher
Prequel Blood Origin airs on Xmas Day
Resident Evil’s divisive television adaptation may have been canned, but The Witcher will return for a third full-length season on Netflix in Summer 2023. Of course, if you can’t wait that long, then you can look forward to prequel The Witcher: Blood Origin, which will debut on Christmas Day later this year...
News HBO's The Last of Us TV Show Trailer Almost Certainly Dropping Tomorrow
Official social media accounts updated, creators tease imminent news
We’ve already seen a glimpse of HBO’s hugely anticipated The Last of Us television show, but tomorrow could be the big day for the long-in-development adaptation. As existing fans will already know, 26th September is The Last of Us Day – or Outbreak Day as it was formerly...
News Gran Turismo 7's Spectacular Support Continues with Three New Cars Next Week
More information incoming
Gran Turismo 7 has been growing on a monthly basis, and the PS5 and PS4 racer will add three new cars as part of its latest update, on Thursday, 29th September. Series creator Kazunori Yamauchi teased the update in a Twitter post, in which he shared a distinctive promo image of three silhouetted vehicles. The cars appear...
News Onimusha Finally Returns... As a Netflix Anime
Created by Takashi Miike
Today in cursed monkey paw wishes, Capcom's Onimusha series is coming back — but not as a video game. Netflix has announced a new anime based on the property, and to be fair, it could be cool. Apparently, prolific director Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer, 13 Assassins, and many more) is behind the project,...
Saturday24th Sep 2022
Guide Best Racing Wheels and Sim Racing Setups for PS5, PS4
Perfect your setup for Gran Turismo 7, F1 22, and more
With more and more great racing games arriving on PlayStation 5, as well as a whole library of proven winners on PS4, there's never been a better time to jump in and build your very own home racing setup. Whether you want to compete with the very best online in Gran Turismo 7 or dive headfirst...
News Prepare to Play Through PS5's Gotham Knights a Fair Few Times
Wing it
Aiming to eke every last drop of lore from Warner Bros Montreal’s upcoming superhero outing, Gotham Knights? You’ll need to strap yourself in for several playthroughs if that’s your aim! Effectively, because there are four characters to take control of, each run will provide you with a slightly different take on events. To be clear,...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2.0 to Be Separate But Integrated Installs
Panic on the streets of SSD
The time has come to brace your SSDs for impact, readers: heavy shelling is incoming in the form of potentially humongous Call of Duty file sizes. As you’ll no doubt already be aware, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launches next month, with Battle Royale sequel Warzone 2.0 following on 16th November, 2022. The series,...
News PS3 Classic MotorStorm Pacific Rift Looks Sensational in 4K, 60fps on PC
Now fully playable with RPCS3
Good ol’ MotorStorm: Pacific Rift: you wouldn’t believe it’s nearing its 15th (!!!) anniversary based on this updated version for PC emulator RPCS3. While the rather static art direction is a tell-tale sign of its age, the arcade racer more than holds up running at 60 frames-per-second in 4K – in fact, it’s...
News PS5's Bonkers Dev Kit Looks Like an Alien Space Craft in the Flesh
Poised for take off
Many of you will be familiar with the outlandish design of the PS5’s dev kit by now – after all, diagrams that leaked several years ago gave us our very first glimpse of Sony’s successor to the PS4. But this is the first time we’ve been able to get up-close-and-personal with the hefty hardware, courtesy of YouTuber
News Marvel Not Planning MCU-Esque Connected Universe for Games
"Everyone has the freedom to tell their story"
Marvel, fresh from dominating theatres, is expanding its output of video games – led, of course, by Sony’s own Spider-Man and Wolverine adaptations. With a new Iron Man announced earlier this week, as well other in-development projects like Amy Hennig’s Captain America and Black Panth
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 445
Another day to play
It's been a bit of a slow week in the video game industry, especially after plenty of excitement in recent times. The release schedule has also cooled off a touch, but don't worry, October is about to get outrageously hectic. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm probably going to take a break from video games this weekend, just to...
Friday23rd Sep 2022
News 17-Year-Old GTA 6 Hacker Reportedly Arrested in London, UK
Police issue statement
Update: The City of London Police has confirmed that it's arrested a 17-year-old on suspicion of hacking. It's being reported that this is (one of) the same individual(s) behind the recent Rockstar incident. The individual is currently in police custody. Original Story: While developer
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.6.1 Out Next Week, Includes Second Tombs of the Fallen Story
Almost a year later
Update: Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Valhalla patch 1.6.1 will launch next week, on the 27th September. It will, as speculated, include the second part of the Tombs of the Fallen storyline. Apparently, a new feature called the 'Rune Forge' will also be unlocked with this update. We assume it'll let you craft or...
News Stroke the Dog, Cat, and Hamster 2,000 Times for 71 PS5, PS4 Trophies
Yes, you can pet the dog and cat
Update #2: Well, yes, we can now say with complete confidence that the Stroke series is about to completely take control of the PS Store. Another 71 Trophies have emerged for a brand new title: Stroke the Hamster. And yes, it's exactly the same list: 2,000 pets will net you the Platinum. Update #1: Perhaps with...
TV Show Review Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Netflix) - Hyperviolent Anime Is a Perfect 2077 Companion
Up and over the edge
Let's get right into it: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a really, really good show. Judged alone, it's one of the hardest-hitting anime we've watched in quite some time, but put it alongside Cyberpunk 2077, and it's a near perfect companion piece. This isn't some half-arsed video game adaptation scrapped together by people who don't...
Video Here's Why The Last of Us: Part 2 Is Better Than Part 1, But It's Nothing Without It
It wasn't for nothing
Right, okay, listen — let us explain ourselves before you potentially lose your minds in the comments. Our resident video producer Aaron Bayne has some opinions about The Last of Us as a franchise, and his latest work explains why he thinks The Last of Us: Part II is...well, better than The Last of Us: Part I. The video...
News Sly Cooper Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Some Sweet Swag
Gone but not forgotten
The Sly Cooper series is celebrating its 20th anniversary today, and although it's been quite some time since the last instalment, it's hard not to feel happy for everyone's favourite thieving raccoon. Developer Sucker Punch has paid tribute to its creation through an extensive post on the PlayStation Blog, which features...
News Valkyrie Elysium's Free November Update to Add New Game Mode, Difficulty Options
Something worth fighting for
Valkyrie Elysium marks the return of the cult-classic Valkyrie series of action RPGs and is set to launch on PS5 and PS4 on 29th September. A demo for the game is available now on the PlayStation Store, and we went hands-on with the title, and think it's shaping up to be a pleasant surprise. Another pleasant surprise,...
Random The New Monkey Island Game Gives Naughty Dog Boss Neil Druckmann a Cameo
"Still can't believe it!"
The new (and very highly rated) Monkey Island game stars none other than Neil Druckmann, the man himself has confirmed. You probably know Druckmann as the co-president of Sony first party studio Naughty Dog, and director of The Last of Us and The Last of Us: Part II. Okay, so 'stars' is perhaps pushing it. Druckmann...
News Choose Your Ground Carefully in Strategy RPG The Valiant
Positioning is everything
Strategy RPG The Valiant is set to deploy for battle on PS5 and PS4 on 19th October, and we got a new trailer looking at the many locales this particular tale of vengeance will take us to. From the snowy mountain peaks of the Alps to the burning deserts of the Holy Land, and the lush grasslands of Southern Germany, The...
Random PS5, PS4's Pad Was Made for Viral Sensation Trombone Champ
Rootin' for a tootin'
Chances are you’ve heard of toot-‘em-up Trombone Champ by now. The ridiculous rhythm game has been all over social media and has taken streaming site Twitch by storm: it’s just the latest in a long line of viral video games to blow up based purely on its threadbare premise. Thing is, its support for motion controls makes...
News Live Life on the Razor's Edge in Unique Swordfighter Die by the Blade
While you were partying, we studied the blade...
Die by the Blade is a weapon-based fighting game with a somewhat unique twist: you defeat your enemy with a single blow, and its coming to PS5 and PS4 on 3rd November. Featuring a story-driven single-player campaign set in a samurai-punk world, there are no health bars in Die by the Blade, and a...
News Put in an Honest Day's Work in Development Sim House Flipper 2
Yep, she's a fixer-upper for sure
It seems like every other day, we see someone's regular day job get the simulation treatment. Construction Simulator gamified back-breaking manual labour and PowerWash Simulator turned a household chore into a zen-like experience. House Flipper 2 continues this trend, shifting focus to real estate development, and...
News Apex Legends Studio Respawn Speaks Out Against Ongoing Dev Harassment
Bungie also weighs in
In responding to what is sadly becoming a regular occurrence these days, Respawn, the studio behind Apex Legends, has issued an official statement regarding the targeted harassment of its developers. You may remember Sony's Santa Monica Studio making a very similar statement earlier in the year, when some "fans" took to social...
News Spider-Man: Miles Morales Drops Teaser Trailer for PC Version
Release date coming soon
Following on from the August release of Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered on PC, it's time for Sony to start marketing the PC port of Miles Morales. The smaller-scaled, but still technically impressive semi-sequel has been a huge hit on PlayStation, and Sony will be hoping that it enjoys similar success on its second platform...
News Begin Building Your FUT 23 Team Now with FIFA 23's Web and Mobile Apps
Loyalty rewards available for long-time players
FIFA 23’s all-important mobile app and web app are now live, allowing you to get a headstart building your FUT 23 team. Login with your EA account, and you’ll be able to get started opening packs and trading players with the rest of the community. If you’re a long-time FIFA player, you’ll also...
News Esoteric Puzzler OneShot Will Leave You Scratching Your Head on PS4
Time to put our thinking caps on
OneShot: World Machine Edition is a surreal puzzle game in which you play as a character named Niko on a quest to revive the long-dead sun of a forgotten and desolate world. Puzzle mechanics, along with fourth- wall breaking metafictional elements makes us think there is more to this one than meets the eye, and it's...
Thursday22nd Sep 2022
News Ubisoft Issues Strong Response to Embargo Breaking YouTuber
Did it all for the clout
Update: Ubisoft has issued a statement aimed at the YouTuber who broke embargoes on an alter-ego’s Twitter account before being caught. Dan Allen Gaming masqueraded as the TheRealInsider on social media, leaking sensitive information he’d been privy to as part of his YouTube channel. A lot of this information was...
Mini Review Session: Skate Sim (PS5) - A Realism Focused Love Letter to Skating, For Better or Worse
Need's more CKY
This time five years ago, skateboarding games were in a rough place. The last major skateboarding game was the truly awful Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 and EA’s Skate series had been dormant since 2010 despite fervent fan demand for a new entry. Around that time Montreal-based developer Creā-ture Studios first showed off Project...
Talking Point Is a PlayStation Showcase Really Happening This Year?
Weighing up the "evidence"
Is a dedicated PlayStation event really happening before the year is out? If you're a devout follower of industry "insiders", then you'll probably answer that question with a resounding 'yes'. But the reality is that Sony has become incredibly difficult to predict, especially when it comes to its consumer-facing actions...
News Splinter Cell Remake's Story Is Being Rewritten and Updated for a Modern-Day Audience
More than a remake, then
The Splinter Cell Remake, which was officially announced back in December of last year (wow, it's been a while!) is still a ways off, seeing as Ubisoft Toronto is looking to hire a scriptwriter for the project. But what's interesting about this job listing is that the developer wants to rework the original game's story. The...
News Publisher 2K the Latest Victim of the Great Hackening
Hack the planet
It looks like 2K is the latest company to fall prey to digital bad actors, with an unauthorised third party gaining access to the publisher's customer support and help desk platforms. The company swiftly put out a statement, which you can read in full below. 2K has warned users against opening emails or clicking on links sent from...
News PS5, PS4 Port of Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Delayed to December
Pushed back for quality reasons
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth was originally a PS1 (and later PSP) title that's being ported to PS5 and PS4. It's also included as part of Valkyrie Elysium's Deluxe Edition, and was set to release on the same day. Unfortunately, with the action RPG just a week or so away from launch, the Lenneth port has been hit with a...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Two Hour Steelrising Trial for PS5
New Game+ coming next week
If our 7/10 Steelrising PS5 review didn’t convince you to buy Spiders’ French Souls-like just yet, PS Plus Premium members can enjoy some hands-on time as part of their subscription. Sony has quietly added a two-hour trial to the top tier of its subscription service, allowing you to get a feel for this industrial...
News Lifting FIFA 23's PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophy Won't Be as Tough as the Premier League
You'll just need time
There was a time when you could win the Premier League with 80 points – but now you need way over 90 to stand a chance. Is that a sign of the competition’s difficulty increasing or declining? It probably depends on who you ask. One thing that’s not up for debate is the difficulty of FIFA’s Trophy lists: they’re...
News FIFA 23 Reveals Soundtrack of Over 100 Songs
It's out on Spotify, too
Whether the music is to your tastes or not, the FIFA games have always put a lot of effort into their licensed soundtracks. Usually, they're made up of recent tunes that sit right on the edge of mainstream popularity, but in the last couple of years, the soundtracks have stepped over that edge and secured some especially...
News PGA Tour 2K23 Shows Off MyPLAYER Customisation Ahead of 14th October Tee Off
Shooter McGavin cosplay incoming
A new trailer for PGA Tour 2K23 has been released, showing off the customisation options and career pathways players can undertake when the eagerly-anticipated golfing title tees off on PS5 and PS4 on 14th October. Prospective golfers will use MyPLAYER to create their own unique golfing avatar, allowing them to...
News Falcom's Trails Series Tops 7 Million Sales
The legend grows
Falcom has announced that its Legend of Heroes: Trails franchise has now topped 7 million sales. The RPG series has been around for close to two decades, and it's always been somewhat popular in its homeland of Japan — but in recent years, the property has also started to catch on here in the West. 7 million is a respectable...
News Overwatch 2 Lead Hero Designer Geoff Goodman Departs Blizzard
Goodman left the company earlier this year
Geoff Goodman, the lead hero designer for the massive and iconic cast of characters in Overwatch and the upcoming Overwatch 2, has left Blizzard. The company confirmed the departure in a statement to PC Gamer. The specifics remain unclear, but a Blizzard spokesperson said that Goodman "made the decision to...
News Gearbox Says Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is a 'Major Victory', Expect Future Entries in Franchise
Never question the Bunk Master
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands has proven to be a success for developer Gearbox Software, with CEO Randy Pitchford declaring the title a "major victory", noting that the studio "clearly have a new franchise on their hands", with "future experiences already under development at Gearbox". The comments were made during Embracer...
News Dakar Desert Rally Goes Off-Road in '80s Classics Trailer
Start your engines
Dakar Desert Rally is a high-octane off-road racing game, and it is slated to launch on PS5 and PS4 on 4th October. Publisher Saber Interactive has released a new trailer, introducing two vehicles straight out of the '80s: the DAF Truck Turbo-Twin and Ari Vatanen's Peugeot 405 Turbo 16. Both vehicles will be available for players...
News Dying Light 2 Bloody Ties Expansion Delayed a Month to November
For the sake of polish
Dying Light 2's first proper expansion, titled Bloody Ties, has had its release date been pushed back about a month. It was originally set to launch on the 13th October, but now it'll drop on the 10th November. Why? So that developer Techland can smooth things out, of course. The Polish studio made the delay official on...
Wednesday21st Sep 2022
News Sony Wasn't Interested in New JRPG from Ex-Wild Arms Devs
Designer presented project to PlayStation over and over again
One of the biggest criticisms of modern PlayStation from some of its most ardent fans is that the platform holder is not as interested in Japanese games, specifically JRPGs, as it used to be. While it’s still willing to pay exorbitant sums of money to lock down the latest Final Fantasy...
News Sony Reiterates Stance on PS Plus Day One Releases, Believes in Premium Launches
Subscription can help publishers manage product lifecycles
Sony sees PS Plus more as a way to help publishers extend the lifecycles of their games, and not as a means to transform its business model. More and more titles have been launching into Microsoft’s competitively priced Game Pass service, but indies evangelist Shuhei Yoshida reiterated...
Poll Rate Your Favourite PS4 Games
Help determine Push Square's best PS4 games list
Ah, the PS4. At the time of writing this article, Sony's last-gen console is still very much alive, but the system is now entering its ninth year on the market. As such, we don't have a problem with looking back on the system's frankly excellent games catalogue, and we invite you to rate a whole bunch...
News Bloodborne at 60fps Is Just Two Lines of Code Away from Reality
Modder claims to have seen a PC build
Ah, Bloodborne. One of Sony's most beloved PlayStation exclusive games, and arguably one of its most neglected. The action RPG, developed by FromSoftware and now-defunct Japan Studio, is widely regarded as one of the best games of the last generation, and that's despite its somewhat shoddy technical performance...
Soapbox Bring Back Warhawk on PS5, You Cowards
Pretty please
Republished on Wednesday 21st September 2022: It's the 15th anniversary of Warhawk, so we thought we'd bring back this Soapbox from the archives to celebrate the classic PS3 shooter. The year 2007 was a particularly good vintage for online multiplayer. Most notably, this was the year Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare launched, and its...
News PSVR2 Not Looking Cheap as Impressive Features Debut in Hype-Inducing Ad
New Horizon, Firewall gameplay shown
PSVR2 is Sony's next major hardware launch, coming sometime in 2023, and it's beginning to ramp things up. As well as seeing snippets of promising games for the virtual reality goggles like Horizon Call of the Mountain, we've recently had some juicy hands-on impressions to read. Now, the platform holder is...
News Pro Wrestling Grapples with Turn-Based RPGs in WrestleQuest on PS5, PS4
New trailer highlights combat
WrestleQuest looks to be an entirely different take on the world of pro wrestling. This upcoming title from developer Mega Cat Studios is like a traditional RPG, but it swaps out monsters, armour, and swords for wrestlers, colourful outfits, and folding chairs. You play a classic zero to hero role, starting as a rookie...
News Sony Expects More PS5 Owners to Wishlist Games When They're Announced
You know what to do
A big new feature on the PS5 allows you to wishlist games, and it’s something Sony expects fans to do more frequently moving forwards. Speaking with Games Industry.biz, indies evangelist Shuhei Yoshida revealed that the platform holder is encouraging publishers to prepare their PS Store game pages as soon as a title is...
News PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan Demanded Firm Reinvigorate Interest in Indies
Identified overwhelming focus on AAA titles and insisted on change
For many PlayStation fans, president Jim Ryan has become a pantomime villain. Despite working his way up the corporate ladder for decades and playing a major role in the brand’s European dominance, many attribute the firm’s more recent PR failings directly to the CEO – and...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Player Numbers Have Exploded Since the Edgerunners Update
Over the edge
Cyberpunk 2077 is enjoying yet another lease of life at the moment. You may remember that player numbers rocketed when the game was finally released on PS5 earlier this year, and now the open world RPG has been hit with a similar wave of enthusiasm. This week saw 2077 top the Steam charts for the most played single-player games on the...
News PS Plus Extra: Sony Always Looking to Add to and Refresh the Catalogue
Indie games a big focus for service
Sony’s indies evangelist Shuhei Yoshida has said the company is always looking at ways to add to and expand the catalogue of PS Plus Extra, as the more expensive tier continues to grow following its launch earlier in the year. The executive explained that the platform holder looked at the library of content...
News PSVR2 Is Truly Next-Gen, And Indies Will Lead the Software Charge
"Meta has done a great job promoting the Quest"
Shuhei Yoshida, the current indies bigwig at PlayStation but formerly the head of first-party, was one of the biggest early evangelists of PSVR. It stands to reason, then, that the executive believes PSVR2 is “truly next-gen” – but don’t just take his word for it, basically the entire media has...
News Deathloop May Be Multiformat, But New Controls Make It Best on PS5
Gyro aiming goes above and beyond
Deathloop’s window of timed exclusivity may be over, but developer Arkane has continued to treat PS5 players like royalty. A new update adds an unprecedented number of options, including the oft-requested but often underutilised gyro controls. This means that you can now finetune your aiming by gesturing with the...
News What a Twist, Saints Row Denied EU Number 1 By GTA 5
Crime does pay
We don't usually cover the monthly European software charts here on Push Square — often because there's, well, not really much to write about — but August's results have created quite the headline story. The new Saints Row, which released on the 23rd of the month, was beaten to the top spot by none other than Grand Theft Auto V...
News Embracer CEO Doesn't Expect a Great Return on Investment from Saints Row
"It's difficult"
Saints Row finished second in the August NPD report, so how bad could things possibly be? Well, Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors, whose company owns developer Volition, doesn’t sound too enthusiastic at all. “Personally, I had hoped for a greater reception of the game,” he said, as reported by Axios’ Stephen Totilo. “It’s...
Random Developers Unite After Viral Take Gets the Meme Treatment
"Graphics are the first thing finished in a video game"
Takes, both good and bad, are aired on Twitter as a matter of course, and the realm of video games is no exception. The good ones are often elevated, and the bad ones are usually mocked or simply ignored. Some are so spectacular, however, that they can unite an entire industry, resulting in a...
News God of War Ragnarok Could Weigh in at a Whopping 90GB on PS4
Hopefully less on PS5
PS4 players may be in for a big download when it comes to Sony's next blockbuster exclusive. God of War Ragnarok, set to release on the 9th November, could have a file size of around 90GB on the last-gen console. This figure is based on findings from PlayStation Game Size, who notes that, as always, the file size is subject to...
News FIFA 23 Ropes in Ted Lasso, AFC Richmond for PS5, PS4 Soccer Sim
Playable across Career, Kick-Off, and more
Ted Lasso, the fictional football manager from Apple TV’s hit show, will feature in FIFA 23 – because of course he will. In fact, you’ll also be able to take control of his AFC Richmond team across virtually all modes, including Career, Kick-Off, Online Friendlies, and much more. For Ultimate Team...
News Certain Enemies in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Can Summon Actual Players
AKA the "Old Monk switcheroo"
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is currently in development, with Team Ninja hard at work polishing the project, which is slated to launch sometime in 2023. A demo just came out, and it's shaping up to be a solid action RPG. In an interview
News Gundam Evolution Pays Homage to Its Anime Roots in Countdown Trailer
Remember where you came from
Gundam Evolution is an upcoming free-to-play hero shooter based on the classic anime of the same name, and it's bringing a very specific kind of nostalgia to PS5 and PS4 on 1st December. In a new trailer, we get to see how Gundam Evolution pays homage to its heritage. We see comparison shots between the game and the...
News Skate 'n' Slasher Gori: Cuddly Carnage is Coming for the Cute Cat Game Crown
This kitty's got claws
In Gori: Cuddly Carnage, you play as a cute and cuddly cat who rides atop a death-dealing hoverboard, and while we don't have a release date yet, this "skate 'n' slash" will bring its unique brand of mayhem to PS5 and PS4. While both feature kitty's in cyberpunk cities, Gori and Stray couldn't be more different. Whereas Stray...
News Metal: Hellsinger Mini Documentary Explores the Story Behind Those Sick Riffs
Metal as heck
Metal: Hellsinger is one of the more unique concepts we have seen in recent times: a rhythmic boomer shooter in which you slay demons to the beat of hammering double-kicks. It's out now on PS5, and a mini-documentary, released by publisher Funcom, looks at how the game came to be, through interviews with the games creators, composers...
Tuesday20th Sep 2022
News 17 New PS5, PS4 Games Out Now on PS Plus Extra, Premium
Bandwidth busters
Update: The 17 titles mentioned in the original article below are now available through PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium. Remember to keep an eye on your console's storage space! Original Story: PlayStation’s premium subscription tiers PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium will receive a major update tomorrow, 20th September, with...
News Stray's Physical Edition is Out Today on PS5, PS4 Coming Soon
Update: Here are the cheapest prices available
Update: The PS5 physical release for Stray is out today and available to buy at retail, with PS4 copies also launching soon. If you don't have access to the game on PS Plus Extra or have been holding out for this physical launch, now's your chance. You'll find all the best prices available below (note...
Wednesday21st Sep 2022
News PS5, PS4 Flop Babylon's Fall Being Given Away for Free at GameStop
How low can you go?
With the impending closure of Babylon’s Fall’s servers, pre-owned copies of the PS5 and PS4 online action game have officially reached “junk” status at GameStop. That means the US retailer will chuck out any excess inventory that doesn’t get claimed. Of course, there are already multiple reports of people online...
Tuesday20th Sep 2022
News PUBG Dev's Unannounced Project Flexes Its Unreal Engine 5 Muscle in Ultra-Violent Trailer
Hope you werent thinking of eating anytime soon
Developer Krafton, perhaps best known for their genre-spawning battle royale PUBG: Battlegrounds, has released a concept trailer for the yet-to-be-officially-named Unannounced Project. This ambitious fantasy adventure game is based on the best-selling Korean novel, The Bird That Drinks Tears, written...
Review Trails from Zero (PS4) - Classic JRPG Finally Comes West, and the Wait Has Been Worth It
From Zero to hero
For the longest time, we thought that this review would never happen. Originally a 2010 title for the PSP, Trails from Zero never left Japan, despite plenty of campaigning by Western fans. Demand for Zero only grew following the Trails boom a few years back, when sequel series Trails of Cold Steel was localised on PS3, Vita, and...
Mini Review Hardspace: Shipbreaker (PS5) - Slow But Satisfying Ship Scrapping
Job's a goodun
In these uncertain times of economic instability, what better way to unwind than to play a game in which you're an indentured labourer, working off an impossible debt? Hardspace: Shipbreaker has you scrapping gigantic vessels to chip away at a huge financial obligation to the Lynx Corporation. This clearly shady conglomerate has you...
Hardware Review Sony INZONE M9 - High-End Specs for a High Price PS5, PC Monitor
Top notch display comes at a cost
Sony has finally branched out and released its first ever gaming monitor with the INZONE series. This collection of tech includes three sets of headphones and two monitors, the crowning jewel of which is the INZONE M9, a 27 inch 4K monitor jam-packed with top of the line specs and designed with the PS5 in mind. But...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Don't force it
Update: The playable demo for Star Ocean: The Divine Force is available to download now on both PS5 and PS4. It's just over 15GB in size. Original Story: If you're eager to take upcoming action RPG Star Ocean: The Divine Force for a spin, then you may be interested in knowing that a playable demo will arrive on the PlayStation Store...
News EA Announces Iron Man Game in Development at Motive Studio
Third-person, single-player action game
Electronic Arts has announced it's working on a brand new Iron Man game. Developed in partnership with Marvel Games, Motive Studio — which previously made Star Wars Squadrons and is currently working on the Dead Space remake — is in charge of the new game, which will be a single-player, third-person...
News Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest Eschews Traditional Turn-Based Combat in Favor of Action
Sharpen your reflexes
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is an upcoming Dragon Quest spinoff that, aside from having one of the most awkward names ever, looks pretty great. We got a peak at some gameplay during Tokyo Game Show 2022, which debuted at the Dragon Quest stage event. Infinity Strash is actually an action RPG, breaking...
News August 2022 NPD: PS5 Finally Outsells Switch Following Stock Improvements
Madden, Saints Row, Spider-Man top the charts
If it wasn't for the well-documented PS5 stock situation, it's fair to assume that Sony's current-gen console would be absolutely flying right now. But as it stands, the stock-strangled system is only just starting to dominate the gaming market, close to two years after its initial launch. Stock...
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Lands New Job at Tencent
Joins as a strategic advisor
PlayStation has had its fair share of corporate shake-ups in the last few years, with a few executives climbing the ladder, switching focus, or jumping ship. Shawn Layden left the company in 2019, much to the dismay of industry enthusiasts. What he's been up to in the meantime has been less in the public domain, but a...
News WW1 FPS Isonzo's Content Roadmap Means This War Won't Be Over By Christmas
Avanti Savoia!
WW1 FPS Isonzo only launched a couple of days ago, but developer Blackmill Games has already charted a course for the title's future content, which includes both free and paid expansions, quality of life improvements and bug fixes. The first free expansion is called Caporetto, and will introduce new maps, challenges, a prestige...
Random Marvel's Spider-Man in First-Person Is Sick, Will Make You Sick
Look out! Here comes the Spider-lunch
PlayStation games on PC might rub some fans the wrong way, but there's one very important thing we all need to remember: mods. A community will form around most major PC games these days in order to tinker with them in all sorts of ways, modifying the experience in some way. One modder, Jedijosh920, has...
News Syphon Filter 2 the First PS Plus Premium Game with Both 50Hz and 60Hz Modes
Hopefully more will follow
Today marks the arrival of numerous additions to the PS Plus Extra and Premium subscription tiers, including a handful of retro games. One of them, Syphon Filter 2, may be of particular interest. This stealth action game is the first game on Sony's service to feature both 50Hz and 60Hz modes. In Europe, the classic games...
News Hatsune Miku the Latest to Join Fall Guys in Upcoming Event
Sound of the Future
The next Fall Guys crossover certainly matches its current season. Hatsune Miku, the virtual singer, is set to join the fun in Epic's multiplayer party game, with a new in-game event to celebrate. The Sound of the Future event is how you'll earn both halves of the Miku outfit, as well as various other themed cosmetic goodies. It...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure's PC Port More or Less Confirmed
An even bigger adventure
Sony is, as we know, porting some of its first-party games over to PC, with the next being Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection in October. The question of which game is next to make the leap is up in the air; there are some titles like Ghost of Tsushima yet to be announced, and both Returnal and Sackboy: A Big Adventure...
News No Persona Game Announcements Planned for Persona Concert 2022 Next Month
Atlus makes it clear
Oh well, at least they let us know beforehand! Atlus has confirmed that it has no plans to announce any new Persona games at this year's Super Persona Live P-Sound Wish concert, which is scheduled for next month, on the 8th and 9th October. Previous concerts have featured things like teaser trailers, or special reveals, but...
News Conquer the Lands Between All Over Again in Elden Ring: The Board Game
Maidenless, roll the dice already
Elden Ring will continue its dominance of gaming spaces, making the jump to tabletop (most likely). An official board game has been announced and will be funded via a Kickstarter campaign. The project will be a collaboration between publisher Bandai Namco and board game developer Steamforged, a partnership that...
News Devoted Diablo Players to Be Selected for Diablo 4 Closed End Game Beta
Gotta pump those numbers up
A closed beta focusing on Diablo 4's end game has been announced, and dedicated players will be chosen to shape the upcoming action RPGs' most challenging content, with PS5 and PS4 players eligible to take part. If you have spent a "significant" amount of time playing the end-game experiences of Diablo 2: Resurrected and...
News Watch the New Teaser Trailer for Netflix's Sonic Prime, Arrives This Winter
Primed and ready
It feels like an age since the initial announcement of Sonic Prime, but it seems the animated Netflix show is very nearly here. The upcoming series will be a brand new story featuring the blue hedgehog and all his familiar friends and enemies. We get our best look at what to expect in the new teaser trailer, embedded above. Details...
Monday19th Sep 2022
Reminder Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Removed From PS Plus Extra Tomorrow
Redemption will have to wait
If you've been playing through Red Dead Redemption 2 thanks to its inclusion on PS Plus Extra, and you haven't finished it yet, then you might want to hurry. Rockstar's incredible open world title will be removed from the service tomorrow (that's the 20th September 2022 at the time of writing), and that means Extra...
News Gigantic GTA 6 Leak Confirmed Real as Devs Show Support for Rockstar
"Everyone loses"
Update: Rockstar itself has now also commented on the leak. Read more through the link. Original Story: In case you somehow missed it, GTA 6 was unceremoniously leaked to the public with about 90 video clips of early, mid-development footage. There was some question as to whether this was the real deal or an extremely elaborate...
Rumour PS5 Redesign to Feature Detachable Disc Drive
Optional accessory expected next September alongside refreshed format
Sony will allegedly release a redesigned PS5 hardware model next year, and its biggest change will be a detachable disc drive. According to reliable reporter Tom Henderson, writing for a new website named Insider Gaming, players will have the option to connect an UHD Blu-ray disc...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Open Beta Is Live, Exclusively on PS5, PS4
PlayStation Plus not required
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's open beta is live now to all PlayStation players, running until Tuesday 20th September, before taking a couple of days rest, and kicking off again for the weekend on the 22nd. The beta is available for all players on PS5 and PS4, and there is a surprising amount to dive into, and you...
News Resident Evil Village's Extraordinary Third-Person Mode Equivalent to Making a New Game
Capcom explains it wasn't easy
Resident Evil Village’s extraordinary new third-person mode looks like an entirely new game – and it turns out it took a comparable amount of effort to create. Speaking with IGN Japan, producer Masachika Kawata revealed that incorporating the oft-requested feature took a lot more work than blending a couple of...
Tuesday20th Sep 2022
News Battlefield Publisher EA Eyes Opportunity if Call of Duty Leaves PS5, PS4
Lost the lead
Even if Microsoft’s unprecedented $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard goes through, Call of Duty is unlikely to leave PlayStation platforms any time soon. We know that Sony has an ongoing contract
Monday19th Sep 2022
News You'll Need to Play a Lot of Overwatch 2 to Unlock New Hero Kiriko
If you don't want to pay, of course
With the release of Overwatch 2 next month, Blizzard is making some pretty major changes to the way the game deals with progression – and not all of them are sitting well with long-time fans of the franchise. Specifically, it’s been revealed that in order to unlock new hero Kiriko for free, you’ll need to...
Mini Review Metal: Hellsinger (PS5) – Brilliant Gameplay Surrounded by Banality
For those about to rock
The concept behind Metal: Hellsinger is simple enough: marry the classic shooter gunplay of DOOM with a rhythm game. And developer The Outsiders absolutely nail this element of its game: the gunplay feels fantastic. Shooting, dodging, cycling weapons, it all feels great. You can do just about everything in the game to the...
Review Isonzo (PS5) - A Solid WW1 Shooter with Some Rough Edges
With leather skin, these eyes designed to haunt you
The FPS is a densely packed genre, so standing out is a must if you want to gain any traction. That's exactly what M2H and Blackmill Games have done with their WW1 Game Series. Following in the footsteps of Verdun and then Tannenberg, Isonzo introduces the Italian front to the series. WW1 games are...
News Suikoden Remaster Comparison Shows a Stunning Revival on PS4
Before and after
Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars (we're gonna need a shorthand for this one) was announced last week, much to the delight of fans. The first two entries in Konami's beloved RPG series are being brought back on PS4 with quality-of-life features like fast-forwarding battles, as well as enhanced...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 1 Slips While Horizon Forbidden West Holds Steady
Dat bundle
If the UK's physical sales data is anything to go by, Horizon Forbidden West has got to be PS5's most successful exclusive so far. Granted, it's being bundled with the console itself, but it still continually puts the open world epic near the top of the chart every week. It's holding its place at number two once again. Fellow first-party...
News The Yakuza Name Is No More in the West, and RGG Studio Explains Why
The dragon rises
As soon as RGG Studio officially announced Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Like a Dragon: The Man Who Erased His Name, and Like a Dragon 8, we knew that 'Yakuza' was no more. Like a Dragon is replacing the Western name of SEGA's long running series, and honestly, the change doesn't come as a huge surprise — even if its implementation has...
News Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Is Old Enough to Apply for Its Learner's Permit
Series celebrates 15th anniversary
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, the first game in Naughty Dog’s buccaneering franchise, celebrates its 15th anniversary this year – meaning its virtually old enough to apply for its learner’s permit in most American states. The game, first released in 2007 on the PS3, represented a seismic change in approach...
News GTA 6 Leak Won't Disrupt Development, Rockstar Vows to Exceed Expectations
"We'll introduce new game when we're ready"
As you’ve no doubt already seen, an unprecedented leak over the weekend exposed an enormous amount of confidential footage from GTA 6 in frankly staggering fashion. Game developers from all around the globe, including Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann, have already spoken out in support of developer...
Rumour Over 40 Minutes of Diablo 4 Gameplay Has Apparently Leaked
Day for it
More than 40 minutes of gameplay from the Diablo 4 beta has apparently leaked, on the same day that 90-odd videos that purport to be early work-in-progress clips of Grand Theft Auto VI surfaced online, which has to be some kind of record. We won't be hosting the content directly, but the leak looks to have originated over
News Sony XDEV's Japan Division Assisting with PS5's Rise of the Ronin
Formerly European unit now global operation
Sony XDEV, originally, was the Liverpool-based first-party business unit responsible for overseeing first-party projects developed by external European studios. Examples in the past have included games like Quantic Dream’s Detroit: Become Human and Sumo Digital’s Sackboy: A Big Adventure. However, we...
News Winters Is Concluding! Resident Evil Village DLC Will End Ethan, Rose's Story
What's next?
To be fair, not even the most committed Resident Evil fan would put protagonist Ethan Winters on par with the likes of Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine. Perhaps we don’t have quite the same connection with the character because both his adventures, Resident Evil VII: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village, have been first-person – and...
Rumour Sonic Frontiers Will Make You Pick 60FPS or 4K Resolution on PS5
Performance or fidelity?
So far, most of the official footage we've seen of Sonic Frontiers has been presented with a smooth framerate of 60 frames-per-second. This is obviously the ideal for a game that lets you move so quickly, but presumably, everything we've seen has been running on a decent PC. How is the game going to perform on consoles?...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Marina Bay Grand Prix Map Missing in Action
Pit stop
One of the major maps meant to be part of the ongoing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta was Marina Bay, a location loosely inspired by the Singapore Grand Prix. However, it’s been missing in action all weekend, and some fans have noticed that developer Infinity Ward has been removing mentions of it from its social media accounts...
News Gawk at Over Two Hours of Street Fighter 6 PS5 Gameplay
Here on the streets
Capcom isn't shy about showing Street Fighter 6 off, and so we've got a massive amount of gameplay footage coming out of Tokyo Game Show and the publisher's own preview events. But one video in particular has caught our eye — and you can find it embedded above. This is over two hours of Street Fighter 6 gameplay, running on...
News Prodeus Looks Like the Ultimate Boomer Shooter, Blasts onto PS5, PS4 Soon
Doomed
A generation of people grew up on a healthy diet of DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein, and Unreal Tournament. Some of them are now in the industry, and are drawing on those late 90s memories to create retro-tinged first-person shooters with modern sensibilities. These so-called boomer shooters are rife at the moment, and Prodeus looks like a fantastic...
News Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes Shows Off Its JRPG Bonafides in TGS Trailer
We're not worthy
Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is one of the most hotly anticipated JRPGs currently in development, and not to be outdone by the announcement of the Suikoden I & II HD Remaster, publisher 505 Games released a new trailer showing off some of the talent working on the title. Beginning life as a...
News Nightmare Reaper Mixes Blood Soaked Retro Shooting with Modern Mechanics
And a killer soundtrack, to boot
Nightmare Reaper is a retro-inspired first-person roguelike with a pulsating metal soundtrack and gore by the gallon. Originally released in March for PC, Nightmare Reaper is "coming soon" to PS5 and PS4. Harkening back to the glory days of the Wolfenstein and Doom franchises, Nightmare Reaper features an OST by...
News Eyes Up, Guardians, Destiny 2 Skins are Now Available in Fall Guys
Zavala never saw this one coming
Guardians and Beans alike, rejoice! You can now show your Destiny 2 allegiance in Fall Guys, with skins inspired by the Titan, Hunter and Warlock classes available for purchase until 22nd September. Fall Guy's second season, Satellite Scramble, is now live, and this Destiny-themed crossover nicely suits that...
Sunday18th Sep 2022
Rumour Massive GTA 6 Leak Posts 90 Videos Online
Take Two copyright strikes footage from YouTube
Update: Take Two has had the GTA 6 videos removed from YouTube. As you'd expect, however, multiple mirrors of the footage already exist. Unfortunately for the team at Rockstar, the Internet does not forget. Original Story: A plethora of footage claiming to be early, work-in-progress clips of Grand...
News Play FIFA 23 First for Less with EA Play Discount Offer on PS5, PS4
10 hour early access incoming
Want to kick-off your FIFA 23 career as early as possible? Of course you do! There’s good news, then: EA Play is currently discounted until 30th September, meaning you can pod out £0.79/$0.99 for a month’s access to the service. During that time, from 27th September, you’ll be able to download and enjoy 10 hours...
Review Temtem (PS5) - A Refreshing, Modern Take on the Monster-Battling RPG
Gotta catch Tem all
Temtem has technically been available on PS5 for the best part of two years, but with the game now out of its early access phase, it's time we gave it a proper shake. The RPG is now fully featured, and while some might hand-wave it off as some unholy imitation of Pokémon, the game does enough to stand on its own two feet...
News Final Fantasy 16 Set to Return in October with a New Trailer
Fantastic
Final Fantasy XVI has been missing in action at Tokyo Game Show 2022 — outside of some lovely new artwork — but don't let that get you down, because it sounds like we'll see more of the game very soon. That's according to producer Naoki Yoshida, who, during Square Enix's Final Fantasy XIV presentation, said that the team has plans to...
News Square Enix Showcases 20 Full Minutes of Octopath Traveler 2 Gameplay
The path you've chosen
Nintendo Switch fans will already know good Octopath Traveler can look, but with its sequel, Octopath Traveler II, coming to PS5 and PS4 next year, we've been watching this new gameplay footage with wide eyes. This title really is a beauty. You can watch said gameplay for yourself above. It's roughly 20 minutes of footage,...
News Spider-Gwen Finds Paradise in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4
Chrome zone
Paradise has arrived in Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4, and it’s brought some new mechanics with it. A strange, chrome-like substance is consuming Fortnite Island, and it’ll allow you to phase through walls and transform into a metallic, blob-like substance. You’ll be able to use the new Chrome Splash to convert yourself, allies, or...
Saturday17th Sep 2022
Rumour Tons of PSVR2 Devs Porting PSVR Games to New Headset
After backwards compatibility is ruled out
The news that PSVR2 will not be backwards compatible is not exactly surprising. The reality is that Sony’s new headset has a pair of brand-new controllers, which utilise an entirely different tracking system and button setup to the PS Move. Even the DualSense controller lacks the lightbar of the DualShock...
Sunday18th Sep 2022
Guide What Time Does Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 Start?
And what to expect
Wondering what time Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 starts? Epic Games' blockbuster Battle Royale has been Vibin' for a fair few months, but now Paradise awaits. A new season will get underway this weekend, on Sunday, 18th September, 2022 — and if you're looking for more concrete details, we have answers on this page, including...
Saturday17th Sep 2022
Hands On Shadows of Rose Turns Resident Evil Village into Magic
Return to Castle Dimitrescu
If Resident Evil Village was proof Capcom isn't afraid to change the sort of enemies its survival horror franchise has to offer, then DLC Shadows of Rose is evidence the developer can do the very same for its main character. Ethan Winters' daughter Rose may use the same weapons her father became accustomed to, but she has...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 18
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 18 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News Resident Evil Village's Visuals Still Stunning with PSVR2
Very little drop-off from console release
The original PSVR was amazing, but on the rare occasion a tentpole AAA title got ported to it, the visuals took an enormous hit. Resident Evil 7 Biohazard is a great example: the experience was transformative in virtual reality, but the Bakers’ family home looked grimy and low-fidelity on the headset. It...
News Lovely New Artwork Might Be All You're Getting From Final Fantasy 16 at TGS 2022
Reiterates summer 2023 release
We're all waiting on our next glimpse of Final Fantasy XVI, and many thought that the highly anticipated action RPG would show up at Tokyo Game Show 2022 — but it's unfortunately looking less and less likely. The Tokyo-based event isn't over yet — it carries through the whole weekend — but blockbuster trailers...
News PS5, PS4 Action RPG Samurai Maiden Gets Fun Fake History Trailer, December Release Date
"Warlords were actually super cute"
Samurai Maiden continues to look like a fun hack-and-slash action RPG, going by its latest trailer, which tries to see the comical side of this alternate history adventure. The eight-minute video gives an overview of what the game's all about by poking fun at its own absurdity, featuring quotes like "every samurai...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 444
Wo' be Long
Well, this year's Tokyo Game Show has turned out much more exciting than in recent memory, hasn't it? It's really good to see the show find some semblance of relevance again. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: If I have enough time this weekend, I'd love to put a bunch more time into Cult of the Lamb. I also dipped my toe into...
News Street Fighter 6's World Tour Opening Movie Is Just Too Cool
Full launch roster revealed
Anyone else getting Jet Set Radio vibes from the opening movie to Street Fighter 6’s tantalising World Tour mode? If we didn’t know any better, we could have sworn that’s Professor K rambling on about might and likes. It’s worth noting that Capcom’s come out and confirmed the entire starting roster here –...
Friday16th Sep 2022
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Gets Free Upgrade to Enhanced PS5 Version in 2023, Second Season of DLC
Bardock's story confirmed
Update: Bandai Namco has confirmed that Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot on PS5 will be a free upgrade if you already own the game on PS4. The publisher has also released an official comparison video, which showcases the visual upgrades in Kakarot's PS5 version. You can find it embedded in the tweet below. Original Story: Bandai...
Saturday17th Sep 2022
Review NBA 2K23 (PS5) - Not Even Microtransactions Can Ruin Revolutionary Franchise Mode
Find out what all the hoopla is about
NBA 2K23 is absolutely enormous. Look, we know that’s not necessarily what you expected to read: you thought we were going to tell you it’s another copy-and-paste basketball sim from 2K Sports – but this is so much more than a roster swap. The game has age-old issues when it comes to gated progression and...
Friday16th Sep 2022
News Suikoden Remaster Collection Announced, Comes to PS4 in 2023
Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
Konami went and did it: the publisher has announced Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars for multiple platforms including PS4. This pair of beloved JRPGs is making its return in a collection that enhances the visuals and adds a few mod-cons you'd expect. Backgrounds will be HD...
News PSVR2 Isn't Backwards Compatible with PSVR Games, Sony Confirms
A much more advanced device
PSVR2 won't include any backwards compatibility support with PSVR titles, meaning those games cannot be played on the new virtual reality headset, Sony has confirmed. Speaking in the latest episode of the Official PlayStation Podcast, SVP of platform experience Hideaki Nishino says this is because "PSVR2 is de
Poll Are You Okay with Kiryu Being a Main Character Again in the New Like a Dragon Games?
Legends never die
Hey, remember when Yakuza 6: The Song of Life was meant to be the definitive end of Kazuma Kiryu's long-running story, and then RGG Studio decided to have him star in not one, but two new Like a Dragon games seven and eight years later? What's all that about? Indeed, Kiryu is coming back whether you like it or not. He'll star in...
News Street Fighter 6 Confirms All 18 Characters at Launch with Super Stylish Opening Movie
World Warriors assemble
Capcom has just decided to lift the lid on the starting roster for Street Fighter 6. It'll have 18 characters when it drops in 2023, and all of them have been named. We've got: Luke, Jamie, Manon, Kimberly, Marisa, Lily, JP, Juri, Dee Jay, Cammy, Ryu, E. Honda, Blanka, Guile, Ken, Chun-Li, Zangief, and Dhalsim. This roster...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Demo Out Now on PS5
Bonus item for beating it
Team Ninja has dropped a time-limited demo on the PS Store for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, allowing you to play on PS5 until 26th September 2022. While the game is still coming to PS4, the demo won't be made available on Sony's last-gen system. Beating the pre-release test will earn you the Crouching Dragon Helmet for use in...
News Tekken 8 Doesn't Reuse Any Tekken 7 Assets, Built From the Ground Up on Unreal Engine 5
A new start for the series
An interesting detail from a new IGN interview with Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada: Tekken 8 apparently doesn't use any assets from Tekken 7. This means that character models and environmental details, all of the visual stuff, has been built from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5. This confirmation doesn't come as a huge...
News Hotly Anticipated Indie Hollow Knight: Silksong Confirmed for PS5, PS4
No further details yet
Hollow Knight is one of the most beloved indie games of the last few years, with its tight gameplay, enormous world, and impressive bosses. The follow-up, Hollow Knight: Silksong, was announced all the way back in 2019, so it's been a very long time coming for fans of Insect Souls. Now, PlayStation itself has confirmed the...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Will Try to Bring Unity's Highly Praised Parkour System Back
Leap of faith
We already know that Assassin's Creed Mirage is going to be a smaller-scale title with a heavier focus on stealth. But what about the parkour? Ubisoft has confirmed that the game will take place within an especially dense recreation of 800s Baghdad, so does that mean a more intricate parkour system will be used, like in more...
News The Award-Winning Outer Wilds Is Now Available on PS5, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
A whole new world
Outer Wilds, the award-winning sci-fi exploration game from developer Mobius Digital, is now available on PS5. You can enjoy this mind-bending adventure and its excellent Echoes of the Eye DLC, at 60fps, with 4K support. PS4 owners can upgrade for free, and you can even upgrade if you get the game through PS Plus Extra (confirmed...
Video Analysing God of War Ragnarok's Amazing New Story Trailer
The end is here
Despite clocking in at just a second over three minutes, the new story trailer for God of War Ragnarok gives us a lot to talk about — so that's exactly what we've decided to do in our latest video. We take a deep dive into the mysteries surrounding Kratos and Atreus' upcoming adventure, delving into the implications of existing...
News Psychological Horror Game Unholy Looks Unsettling in Debut Trailer
Creeping onto PS5
Who fancies another first-person psychological horror game? If do you, you're in luck, as indie label HOOK has just announced Unholy, a first-person psychological horror game heading to PS5 next year. The short teaser trailer doesn't give too much away, but it's definitely looking a little freaky, isn't it? The official blurb says...
Hands On Street Fighter 6 Makes It Fun for Newcomers
Quick Step to victory
Every game genre comes with some level of complexity, but fighters perhaps struggle the most with their onboarding process. With more complex controls to master and a hardcore community to get up to speed with, it's no surprise many newcomers fall at the first hurdle. Street Fighter 6 attempts to streamline those first few...
Interview Moonscars Is a Souls-Like by the Fans, for the Fans
The genre is "our passion"
The Souls-like genre has never been bigger following the release of Elden Ring, and yet it feels like only a select couple of games are primed and ready to capitalise on the increased interest now excitement surrounding the FromSoftware great has dropped off. Thymesia and Steelrising are two examples, and 2D title...
News Horizon Forbidden West Wins Award for Excellence at Japan Game Awards
Horizon One Award
Tokyo Game Show is in full swing right now, and part of the festivities is the Japan Game Awards. All the winners have been announced, and among them is Sony's first-party open world epic, Horizon Forbidden West. Aloy's sophomore outing is one of several titles to earn the Award for Excellence: Other winners in this category...
News Like a Dragon: Ishin! Won't Have an English Dub
Just subs
As part of ongoing coverage at Tokyo Game Show, RGG Studio has confirmed that freshly announced remake Like a Dragon: Ishin! will not have an English voiceover option — it'll just be sticking with subtitles. The developer has greenlit English dubs for its most recent games — Judgment, Lost Judgment, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon — so...
First Impressions Cartoonish RTS Warpaws Pits Dogs vs Cats on PS5
Modern War-fur
We don't want to generalise too much here, but real-time strategy games tend to be pretty straight-faced. They're usually attempting to emulate reality, or lean into hard sci-fi. While there's obviously nothing wrong with that, it's always great to have some variety. Warpaws, a brand new game from 3D Realms and Slipgate Ironworks...
News Get Square Eyes Staring at the Gorgeous Dioramas on Display in LEGO Bricktales
Hype levels building
LEGO Bricktales is a gorgeous-looking diorama-based puzzler in which players will work their through five classically-themed LEGO biomes, brick-by-brick, overcoming challenges and creating masterpieces along the way. It's coming to PS5 and PS4, and quite soon, launching on 12th October. The biomes will include a medieval...
Saturday17th Sep 2022
News Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe Join the Cast of Gran Turismo Movie
Orlando Vroom
Just yesterday, we learned Stranger Things star David Harbour would become the first actor to sign on for the Gran Turismo movie. Hot of the heels of that announcement, The Hollywood Reporter is back with another scoop on this film based on the racing series. Orlando Bloom is set to join Harbour on the project. [embed.right
Friday16th Sep 2022
News Surreal Horror Game The Dark World: Karma Will Make You Question Everything on PS5, PS4
Are those helmets... or their heads?
The Dark World: Karma is a first-person psychological horror game all about missed connections. With the help of a mysterious and somewhat sinister old man, you will need to piece together your shattered memories, in a dark world in which the monolithic Leviathan Corp watches over everything. Some of the imagery...
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Embraces the Memes, Adds Playable Farmer with a Shotgun
The man himself
Quirky multiplayer survival game Dragon Ball: The Breakers has a new trailer, confirming Majin Buu as a playable villain. But that pink freak isn't the real story here; the real story is that you'll be able to play as the meme-worthy farmer from the very beginning of Dragon Ball Z. You know, the guy who investigates Raditz's pod,...
News SEGA Gives an Overview of Sonic Frontiers Gameplay in TGS Livestream
About 10 more minutes of footage
SEGA held its own live presentation as part of Tokyo Game Show today, and among other things, the publisher showed off a little more Sonic Frontiers. Releasing on 8th November, the game is nearly here, so fans will appreciate another glimpse at the open zone platformer before it arrives. After showing the latest...
News Exoprimal Remains Bonkers in Interdimensional Dino and Mech-Filled Story Trailer
Clever girl
Exoprimal remains one of the most out-there concepts we have heard for a video game in quite some time: You play as an Exofighter, the pilot of a mechanised combat suit, and you must fight through the hordes of prehistoric monsters unleashed by a sinister AI known as Leviathan in order to find a way to destroy it. It looks completely...
News Go Behind the Screams with The Chant, Sending Shivers Down Spines on 3rd November
The sound of terror
The Chant is a spooky horror game that takes place on a secluded island where, after a spiritual ceremony goes wrong, murder and madness ensue. In a new trailer, audio director Paul Ruskay describes the subtle art of terrifying players with the power of sound, and we are also treated to some snippets of gameplay. Ruskay...
News Save Crazy Spaceships in Fueled Up, Ready for Launch on PS4 Next Month
We have a problem
Fueled Up was announced earlier this year for PS4, promising some co-op silliness in a similar vein to Overcooked. Now, Fireline Games is preparing for launch, as the spaceship-rescuing chaos is inbound on 13th October 2022. Up to four players can gather locally or online, with each level putting you in charge of saving a...
News Resident Evil Village Looks Like a New Game in Third-Person
Time to replay
Already beaten Resident Evil Village? No problem – it looks like third-person mode will give you a reason to replay Capcom’s spectacular Romanian horror! This new trailer from the Tokyo Game Show showcases several minutes of footage from the new perspective, and it almost looks like a brand-new game – impressive stuff! Of...
Thursday15th Sep 2022
News Sony Won't Let Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Acquisition Go, Stresses It's Bad for Gaming
Deal to be further investigated
Update: Microsoft has responded to Sony's comments about the acquisition with yet another statement to GamesIndustry. A spokesperson said: "It makes zero business sense for Microsoft to remove Call of Duty from PlayStation given its market leading console position." This doesn't necessarily mean Microsoft would keep...
Hands On Star Ocean: The Divine Force Needs Work, Serious Work
Charge my AP Gauge
You've always been able to tell when Square Enix has decided not to give one of its upcoming RPGs a suitable budget, but the Star Ocean series feels like an IP devoted entirely to the lower echelons of its monetary commitments. Not since the PS2 generation has the franchise had a quality instalment, and The Divine Force looks set...
Reminder Deathloop PS5 Will Start a New Cycle on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Let's do that again
With all the Deathloop news swirling today, including confirmation of the immersive sim’s arrival on alternative platforms, you may have forgotten that the critically acclaimed first-person shooter is coming to PS Plus Extra
News PS5, PS4 Had 1.5% of Console Market Share in Japan Last Week
A blot on its record
We all know Splatoon is a phenomenon in Japan, and that Sony’s situation in its domestic market is “challenging” to put it politely. But the latest Famitsu sales report will surely be sobering for the top brass at PlayStation, as its consoles slumped to just 1.5 per cent of the overall market share for the week ending 11th...
Hands On Crisis Core Is a Welcome Reunion with Final Fantasy VII
We're on a Digital Mind Wave
It's already been almost two and a half years since Square Enix reinvented the story of its 1997 JRPG classic Final Fantasy VII, and we're itching to see what the Japanese publisher has in store next. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will provide those answers next winter, but to tide us over until then, Crisis Core: Final...
News Square Enix Action RPG Valkyrie Elysium's Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Winging it
Update: The playable demo for Valkyrie Elysium is now available to download from the PlayStation Store on PS5 and PS4. As noted below in the original article, the progress that you make in the demo can be carried over to the full game when it releases later this month. Original Story: A playable demo for upcoming action RPG Valkyrie...
Hands On Valkyrie Elysium May Well Be a Pleasant Surprise
Goddess of war
Announced in the same State of Play showcase as Star Ocean: The Divine Force, the return of the Valkyrie series with Valkyrie Elysium isn't getting quite as much fanfare as it perhaps deserves. With a PS5, PS4 release just weeks away, a demo quietly released on the PS Store
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Is Now Coming to PS4 as Well
No longer a current-gen exclusive
The Resident Evil 4 remake was announced as a current-gen only game back in June, but Capcom has confirmed that the title is now in development for PS4 as well, ahead of its 24th March 2023 release date. Great news for those who are still playing on Sony's last-gen system, but the confirmation will no doubt have...
News Ghost of Tsushima Paved the Way West for Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Says Dev
The Ghost with the most
It's been noted numerous times up until this point, but Ghost of Tsushima really did strike a chord with Japanese gamers and developers. Sony's excellent open world title — first released in 2020 — enjoyed a lot of success in the nation that it was portraying, and you may remember that former RGG Studio boss Toshihiro...
News Deathloop Free Update to Add New Weapon, Ability, Extended Ending, More
Goldenloop update incoming
As was sort-of leaked yesterday, Deathloop is indeed heading to Xbox, and its debut will be day-and-date with the game's appearance on PS Plus Extra. That's 20th September, so only a few days away. On that very same day, though, all versions of the Arkane FPS will receive a free content update named Goldenloop. This...
News Call of Duty's Impressive Ambitions Unveiled, Warzone 2.0 Drops in on 16th November
Activision unveils FPS' future
Call of Duty’s long-awaited Warzone successor will launch on 16th November for PS5 and PS4, just weeks after the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The two titles – which will be tightly intertwined – will share combat systems and weapon customisation, as Activision’s blockbuster shooter series evolves...
News Is This Mysterious Image Hinting at Kojima Productions' Next Game?
Who am I?
Update: Fans seem to have already sussed out who the mystery person in the image is. If they're correct, the hidden face belongs to the actress Elle Fanning: Kojima and Fanning also follow each other on Instagram, which may add a little weight to the theory. She certainly seems to fit — now we wait for the studio to tell us more...
News Awkwardly Named Action RPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest Travels West on PS5, PS4
Getting a global release
Infinity Strash — not Infinity's Trash — is getting a global release. Full (and very awkward) title Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai is a Dragon Quest spinoff, based on The Adventure of Dai manga, which was first published in 1989. It was later revived as an anime series in 2020. One of the first...
News PS5, PS4 Blockbuster God of War Ragnarok the Big Winner from State of Play
There was only ever going to be one winner
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the epic new trailer for God of War Ragnarok was the most viewed video coming out of this week’s State of Play. The three-minute taster of Santa Monica Studio’s latest and greatest has attracted 3.6 million views to date, putting it above Tekken 8 and
Mini Review Wayward Strand (PS5) - A Short But Sweet Airborne Adventure
All aboard the airship
A floating hospital with a mystic grandma as a patient? Narrative adventure Wayward Strand offers this and many other mysterious tales to uncover as 15-year-old journalist Casey Beaumaris. Given three days to wander around and write your paper on the flying hospital's history, the game soothes you into the calm and mellow...
News Call of Duty's PS5, PS4 Exclusive Operator Amusingly Announced Amid War of Words
Character only on Sony's systems until 27th October, 2023
God, could there have been a more amusing moment for Activision to announce an exclusive operator for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PS5 and PS4?! With Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion buyout of the publisher under scrutiny from government regulators,
News More Resident Evil Updates Coming in October Showcase
Capcom to focus on the franchise next month
Capcom has announced plans to air another Resident Evil Showcase in the near future. Following its presentation at Tokyo Game Show, the publisher stated it would have more Resi franchise announcements and updates to make next month, with a showcase scheduled for October. All we know about the presentation...
News It's a Power Wash Miracle! PowerWash Simulator 'Coming Soon' to PS5, PS4
So fresh, so clean
Hardcore first-person cleaner PowerWash Simulator is "coming soon" to PS5 and PS4, with the announcement revealed via a legitimately hilarious infomercial-style trailer, which is well worth a watch. PowerWash Simulator is one of the sleeper hits of 2022, having been released already on Xbox and PC, and is likely to find a loving...
News Here's 13 Whole Minutes of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion PS5 Gameplay
The Reunion is real
We've said it before, but the Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion glow-up is remarkable. It's a bit of a disservice to call this a remaster, because on a visual level, this looks like an entirely new game. That's more evident than ever in this new PS5 gameplay video straight out of Tokyo Game Show 2022, courtesy of Famitsu...
News Treat Yourself to a Silky Smooth Forspoken Trailer, Hot Off the TGS Press
Athia ascendant
Forspoken got a new trailer at Tokyo Game Show today, giving us another look at the latest from Luminous Productions. Its entirely in Japanese, but considering the English script got memed on so thoroughly, maybe that's a good thing? We see New Yorker Frey Holland and her magical, sentient bracelet sailing across the landscape of...
News Like a Dragon Dev RGG Studio Considering a Move to Unreal Engine 5
Dragon Engine is getting old
RGG Studio, the developer behind the long running Yakuza Like a Dragon franchise, is in the process of "researching" Unreal Engine 5, as it considers dropping its current, in-house Dragon Engine. As reported by IGN, the team is aware that its custom engine is starting to show its age, and would probably need a "major...
News Gorgeous Exploration Game Sable Makes the Journey to PS5 in Late 2022
Good things come to those who wait
Gorgeous exploration game Sable is coming to PS5, having previously only been available on PC and Xbox, and it's coming with several new features only present in the PlayStation version. Get ready to blast off in late 2022. In addition to a new fishing minigame, players will be able to add various fish and insects...
News Street Fighter 6 Blowout Shows World Tour Mode, Four Characters, New Gameplay, and More
Capcom's win streak continues
Jeez, Capcom is pulling out all of the stops with Street Fighter 6 at Tokyo Game Show this week. On top of confirming an impressive closed beta that's happening next month, the publisher has pumped out loads of new information on its highly anticipated title. The trailer above has all you need to know, but we'll...
News Highly Acclaimed Narrative Adventure Norco Riding onto PS5, PS4 in October
Point n' clicker a smash hit on PC
Earlier this year, PC title Norco released to universal acclaim. Beloved by critics and fans alike, this indie title from Raw Fury and Geography of Robots is among the highest rated games of 2022. A console conversion seemed inevitable, and that's exactly what's happening — the game is headed to PS5 and PS4 on...
News Street Fighter 6 Closed Beta with Full Cross-Play Begins in October on PS5, Sign Up Now
Fight!
Capcom has announced a closed beta test for Street Fighter 6. It begins on the 7th October, stretching to the 10th October. We don't have long to wait, then! But this isn't just your standard platform-specific beta. It'll support full cross-play functionality between PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (PC). It'll also feature a bunch of...
News Master the Four Battle Styles in This Like a Dragon: Ishin! PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Extreme Bakmatsu entertainment!
Tokyo Game Show 2022 is kicking off with a bang, and we were treated to our first look at gameplay for the newly revealed and already eagerly anticipated Like a Dragon: Ishin! This one is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 21st February (22nd in Asian territories), although it is unlikely that deputy editor Robert Ramsey will...
News Sky: Children of the Light, thatgamecompany's Latest, Flies onto PlayStation Soon
What a journey
Following the release of Journey, thatgamecompany would move on to a brand new project named Sky: Children of the Light. Doubling down on positive social interactions with anonymous players, the game has been available on mobile platforms for years, with a Nintendo Switch port arriving in 2021. Now, the studio has finally confirmed...
News Violent Delights and Mech Fights Abound in the Gore-Drenched Wanted: Dead
Literally Tom Cruise
Wanted: Dead is a gory action game from developer Soleil that looks awesome, is violent as heck, and we love what we have seen so far. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 14th February, 2023, and is the perfect Valentine's Day game to share with that special someone in your life! The combat looks fast and impactful, and we especially...
News Mad Free-to-Play Game Deathverse: Let It Die Comes to PS5, PS4 First Later This Month
Let it live?
Hands up if you'd forgotten about this one? We'd put our hands up as well, only then we wouldn't be able to type out this article, so you'll just have to imagine that we're joining in. Deathverse: Let It Die was announced a while back as a sort of successor to Let It Die, and now we're on the verge of release. The game is launching on...
News After a Nine Month Wait, Uncharted Makes Its PC Debut in October
Nate-ness awaits
Finally! After an impressive nine month wait, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection will bring two of PlayStation’s grandest adventures to PC. Compiling both Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the bundle will be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store from 19th October. The bundle will cost...
Live Watch the Call of Duty Next Livestream Right Here
Got next
Well, this is awkward, isn’t it? If you’re looking for the Call of Duty Next livestream, we’re happy to host that for you – but with Sony and Microsoft bickering publicly about the future of the franchise, who knows how much longer these will remain relevant to us? Alas, the deal hasn’t closed yet and the future of the franchise...
News One Piece Odyssey Isn't Launching in 2022 After All
2023 it is
You know, it always seemed weird that One Piece Odyssey never got a confirmed release date despite all of its showings earlier in the year. Tokyo Game Show was, realistically, going to be its last chance of locking down a date — and it has. But unfortunately for One Piece enthusiasts, the RPG is no longer launching in 2022. One Piece...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News SEGA Is Dropping the 'Yakuza' Name from Now On
Like a Dragon
In case it wasn't already clear from the fresh announcements of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and Like a Dragon 8, SEGA is dropping the 'Yakuza' name from its long running franchise. Of course, the Yakuza games have never been called Yakuza in Japan. Over in its home nation, Yakuza as a...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2022?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony left just 24 hours between the announcement of its latest State of Play livestream and actually hitting play on the pre-recorded show, leaving little time for much speculation to build up. We were promised news from 10 PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 games across roughly 20 minutes, and that's exactly what happened. Here...
News PS Store Blockbuster Games Sale Brings Prices Down on Hundreds of PS5, PS4 Titles
Let's bust some blocks
The revolving door that is the PS Store sales schedule rotates once again, and now Sony presents us with the Blockbuster Games offer. Live right now, this latest deal runs until 28th September, giving us a couple of weeks to browse the nearly 1,000 discounts across PS5 and PS4. Despite the name, games big and small are...
News Atlus Wants to Sell You Another Persona 5 Royal Collector's Edition, This Time on PS5
1 More time
It was inevitable, wasn't it? As soon as Persona 5 Royal was announced for PS5, and then it was confirmed that there would be no free upgrade or upgrade path for those who already own the game on PS4, we all knew that Atlus would wheel out a new collector's edition. And here it is! The 1 More Edition (bloody hell, they're not even...
Reaction Sony's Struck State of Play Gold Not Once, But Twice in a Row
Two for two
So much for lowering our expectations, eh? Sony's latest State of Play — broadcast on the 13th September, just to be clear — was another near perfectly paced and packed showcase. Sony itself had framed the event as a kind of lead-up to Tokyo Game Show 2022, which kicks off this week. We were promised updates on ten PS5, PS4, and...
News PSVR2 Hands-On Previews Praise Hardware and Games in Glowing Write-Ups
Horizon Call of the Mountain a stand-out
Some of the games media's biggest outlets have just lifted the lid on PSVR2, and it's sounding like a significant step up from the previous iteration. Sony invited members of the press to test the new visor and controllers, alongside some hands-on time with four upcoming games. From what we've gleaned so far,...
Review Disney Dreamlight Valley (PS5) - An Irresistibly Charming Life Sim
Your dreams come true?
You'd be forgiven for taking one look at Disney Dreamlight Valley and writing it off as a microtransaction-laden mobile port designed to occupy your attention in the bathroom. You're presented with a mashup of Disney properties in a cutesy life sim wrapper, and it's developed by a studio that historically has worked on mobile...
News PS5's Rise of the Ronin Is an Open World Action RPG, Team Ninja Confirms
Started development seven years ago
The game's tantalising reveal trailer didn't make it completely obvious, but Team Ninja has confirmed that Rise of the Ronin is an open world action RPG. You'll be running, gliding, and horseback riding across 1863 Japan in a bid to restore order to a restless nation. "Here in this time of mayhem, you embody a...
News Tekken 8's Stunning Trailer Was Gameplay Captured Directly from PS5
Dorya!
Sony's latest State of Play started with one hell of a bang, didn't it? Tekken 8 right out of the gate, just like that! And what a trailer it was. Clearly meant to emphasise the leap in graphical quality from the now noticeably aged Tekken 7, Bandai Namco says that the footage is taken from the game's story mode,
News The Sims 4 Will Be Free-to-Play on PS4 Starting Next Month
The base game, that is
Here's an announcement we weren't expecting today. EA has just announced The Sims 4, the hugely popular life sim, will become free-to-play in the near future. Posting on its social channels earlier today, the publisher confirmed the base game will be free across all platforms starting 18th October 2022: Of course, the...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game Shown at Sony's Latest State of Play?
A strong list to choose from
Another quality State of Play, another poll to find out what featured games tickled your fancy. Before we even begin, we think we know which title will monopolise the votes (it begins with God of War and ends with Ragnarok), but hey, there was still so much to like about Sony's latest showcase. Rise of the Ronin was one...
News PSVR2 Game Horizon Call of the Mountain Is About 7 Hours Long
That's the long and the short of it
IGN is just one outlet fortunate enough to get hands-on time with PSVR2, and has posted the above video sharing its impressions. One small detail is what to expect from the duration of Horizon Call of the Mountain — we now know it will be roughly "6-7 hours" in length. So, the story won't take you on some...
News Disappointment as Tales of Symphonia Remaster Is Seemingly 30FPS, 1080p on PS4
A not so sweet symphony
Well, it was a nice announcement while it lasted! Tales of Symphonia Remastered, scheduled to launch for PS4 in early 2023, is already attracting ire from fans. According to the game's official Japanese website, which features a list of technical specifications, the title will be capped at 30 frames-per-second on all...
News Looks Like Deathloop's PS5 Exclusivity Is Coming to an End
Popping up on Xbox
Deathloop launched as a PS5 console exclusive exactly one year ago, but it looks like that period is about up. Bethesda's time-looping FPS was always bound to hit other platforms eventually, and it looks like the time is almost here for Xbox players. The game is beginning to show up on Xbox's storefront. Currently, it doesn't...
News Hunt Down a Rogue General in The Division 2's Latest Season, Price of Power
Ready or not
The latest season of content for shooter RPG The Division 2 is now live, introducing with it a bunch of new gear to unlock and baddies to blow up. Originally launching back in 2019, the Price of Power is the title's tenth season of ongoing live support. In the Price of Power, players are tasked with hunting down the rogue General Peter...
News Like a Dragon 8 Announced for PS5, PS4 in 2024, Kiryu Is Back
Re-enter the Dragon
The sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be called Like a Dragon 8, and it'll release for PS5 and PS4 in 2024. It's a while off, then, but at least we have the fantastic looking Like a Dragon: Ishin! to keep us occupied next year. The big talking point here, though, is that previous series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu is back, and...
News Return to Ruined Pittsburgh in Fallout 76's Latest Free Update, Available Now
A grim industrial wasteland, awash with radiation
Fallout 76's latest DLC will have players venturing back to the Pitt, the irradiated ruins of Pittsburgh which was the setting for a Fallout 3 expansion of the same name. The update is free and available now but is designed for high-level play, so you may want to gear up before going on this...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden Is a Smaller Action Game Starring Kiryu in 2023
Sorry, Joryu
Here's a surprise announcement for you: Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a brand new Yakuza title from RGG Studio. It takes place between Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and explains what happened to Kazuma Kiryu. It's being described as a slightly shorter experience. Bigger than the Lost...
News Hey, Super Promising PS5, PS4 Co-op Shooter The First Descendant Still Looks Really Good
Always descending
The First Descendant, first announced for PS5 and PS4 back in August, has a new Tokyo Game Show trailer. It's short but quite sweet, giving us another glimpse of this very promising co-op shooter. The game's graphical prowess has certainly caught the eye over the last month or so, with an
Gallery Horizon Call of the Mountain Looks Lush in New PSVR2 Screenshots
It's a jungle out there
Horizon Call of the Mountain is currently wowing the press in some recent hands-on previews. Chief among all the lofty impressions is the fact the game looks fantastic, with some saying it's comparable to native PS5 games rather than other VR software. Sony's not left the rest of us empty handed, though — a selection of new...
News Extended Like a Dragon: Ishin! Trailer Is Maximum Hype, Confirms It's a Whole New Remake
Loads of new actors added
RGG Studio is no stranger to amazing trailers, and this extended video for the freshly announced Like a Dragon: Ishin! is right up there with its best work. The near six-minute trailer introduces so many familiar faces — assuming you're a big Yakuza fan — and confirms that the title is a full-on remake of the original...
News Judgment, Lost Judgment Announced for PC, Could Be a Good Sign for Series' Future
Yagami's detective agency is reopening
Update: Both Judgment and Lost Judgment have been officially announced for PC, as expected. Original Story: Judgment and Lost Judgment are both great games, but in case you didn't know, the franchise's future has reportedly been up in the air for quite some time. Last summer, news broke that SEGA may have...
News Horizon Call of the Mountain Looks Gorgeous in Brief Glimpse at PSVR2 Gameplay
Thanks, Guerrilla
It's been a pretty big 24 hours for PlayStation. Last night we had a pretty darn good State of Play presentation, and now we have PSVR2 impressions popping up everywhere. Horizon Call of the Mountain in particular has benefitted from this attention, with Sony releasing some lovely screenshots of the virtual reality title. Now,...
News Sci-Fi Shooter Synduality Brings Mechs and Poison Rain to PS5 in 2023
Mech some noise
Bandai Namco has announced Synduality, a mech-based, third-person shooter coming to PS5. Check out the debut trailer above. After the world falls victim to poisonous rainfall, most of the human population perishes. Those who survive form an underground colony, and Drifters go to the surface in search of resources. Unfortunately, the...
Thursday15th Sep 2022
News Stranger Things' David Harbour Joins the Cast for Gran Turismo Movie
Stranger things have happened
PlayStation Productions is in full swing, with several projects underway. One of them is a movie based on Sony's long-running Gran Turismo series. It seems an odd choice for the big screen, but it's happening nonetheless, and it's attracting some notable talent. Namely, the Gran Turismo film now has its first star,...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Sonic Frontiers Goes Super Sonic in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Blue and yellow
A new trailer for Sonic Frontiers has arrived courtesy of Tokyo Game Show. SEGA's mascot further explores the new title's open zone environments with some fresh gameplay and cinematic clips, culminating in the reveal that, yes, you'll be able to go Super Sonic. Once you have all the chaos emeralds, that is. As always, you'll have to...
News Journey to the Center of the Earth in The Chinese Room's Latest, Little Orpheus
A technicolour trek
The multi-award-winning Little Orpheus is an action platformer in which you play as a Soviet cosmonaut in the 1960s who, instead of exploring space, is instead dropped inside an extinct volcano, and embarks on a journey like no other. It's available on PS5 and PS4 as of today, 14th September. Developed by The Chinese Room, best...
News Charming 2D Soulslike Watcher Chronicles Is Reborn on PS5, PS4
Glutton for punishment
Watcher Chronicles is a 2D Soulslike with a colourful cartoonish aesthetic, and it's out today, available on PS5 and PS4, having been released on PC back in January. Combining the best elements of Salt and Sanctuary, with an art style more reminiscent of something like Castle Crashers, Watcher Chronicles features 20+ bosses...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Introduces Nina and Midas in Dual Character Trailers
Party up
Star Ocean: The Divine Force got another duo of character trailers, this time focusing on healer Nina Deforges and semiomancer Midas Felgreed. The Divine Force's release date is fast approaching, with the next entry in the long-running JRPG franchise launching on 27th October for PS5 and PS4. Nina's mission is to help others, but this goes...
News Cult Fighter The Rumble Fish 2 Combos to PS5, PS4 in December
Rumbling on
The Rumble Fish 2 was announced for PS5 and PS4 back in August, and now it's got a confirmed release date. The cult arcade fighter — which has never been officially localised here in the West — will bring quirky characters and crazy combos to PlayStation on the 8th December. This console port will feature rollback netcode for...
News Listen Up, Tarnished! The Elden Ring Soundtrack Is Now Available on Streaming Services
Elden Ringing in your ears
There are many aspects of Elden Ring to admire, and one of its strengths is its soundtrack. FromSoftware's RPGs have all had excellent music to accompany the action, and its latest is no different. If you like to sonically relive the epic battles you've won by listening to the OST, you're in luck — the full score is now...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
Rumour Lower Your Expectations for Tonight's State of Play
"Lots of minor games", apparently
We're just hours away from Sony's next State of Play broadcast at the time of writing this article and we don't necessarily want to rain on the parade, but there are rumours doing the rounds that this showing might not be the blockbuster event that many have been pining for. Sony itself has perhaps hinted that this...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Boy! You're Going to Want God of War Ragnarok's PS5 Controller
Forged in Asgard
Sony sure knows how to flog DualSense controllers! Hot on the heels of last month’s DualSense Edge announcement, the organisation has revealed a new exclusive God of War Ragnarok makeover for the PS5’s bog-standard pad – and it’s stunning! Emblazoned with a wolf and bear insignia on the touchpad, and a cool two-tone ice blue...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Hot Shots Golf Dev Whiffs on PS5, PS4 with Successor's Console Port
Out on Nintendo Switch today, instead
Clap Hanz Golf, the spiritual successor to Hot Shots Golf, launched into Apple Arcade a little while ago – and now it’s available on the Nintendo Switch, under a new name, Easy Come Easy Golf. It marks the first rele
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
Poll Was Sony's Latest State of Play a Show to Remember?
Have your say
Sony's marketing team has proven time and time again it doesn't play by the rules anymore, so it should not really come as a surprise it left exactly 24 hours for PlayStation fans to get excited for a new State of Play showcase. PS5 and PS4 were the focus along with a few PSVR2 reveals, but what did you make of the show? Brand new...
News Rise of the Ronin Is a New Team Ninja Action Game, PS5 Console Exclusive Set for 2024
Call me the wanderer
Just when you thought that Team Ninja was going all-in on Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, it unveils Rise of the Ronin — a 1863 Japan action game that looks pretty darn cool. It's aiming for a 2024 release, and it's going to be a PS5 console exclusive. Comparisons to Ghost of Tsushima will obviously be made, especially since this is...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Square Enix Sends Babylon's Fall to the Grave in February 2023
Complete shutdown of service
The PlatinumGames disaster that was Babylon's Fall will be put out of its misery on 27th February 2023 as it has been announced the game will be shut down in its entirety. No stone will be left unturned: the whole game will be rendered unplayable past the aforementioned date. Confirmed in a blog post on the game's...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Has Its Best Showing Yet in PS5, PS4 Story Trailer
Custom DualSense controller too
It's felt like God of War Ragnarok has kind of been plodding along to its November release on PS5 and PS4, but this new story trailer is sure to get the senses tingling all over again. Featuring tons of new scenes, teases of exciting set pieces and sequences, and even a brief glimpse of a fight with Thor himself, this...
News PS Stars' Digital Collectibles Can Be Displayed on Your PSN Profile
And no, they're not NFTs
PS Stars, the free new loyalty program from PlayStation, will see you completing various quests and activities in exchange for rewards – including digital collectibles. These virtual trinkets – which, as has already been iterated, are not NFTs – will represent various iconic characters and products from Sony history,...
News Project EVE Becomes Stellar Blade, It Looks Pretty Stellar Too
Out next year for PS5
Project EVE, the flashy Korean game first announced during 2021's PlayStation Showcase, has been formally named Stellar Blade. Confirmed during a new trailer in Sony's latest State of Play livestream, it looked the part too with high-octane co
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (13th September, 2022)
Journey to Japan
24 hours after its announcement, Sony's latest State of Play livestream has arrived. Lasting roughly 20 minutes, we will hear from 10 different games with a focus on Japanese developers. It's not a PlayStation Showcase, though, so maybe don't expect too much from the platform holder. Still, maybe there'll be a surprise or two. The...
News Octopath Traveler 2 Revealed for PS5, PS4, Out February 2023
Just forget about the first one
Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler II, and quite surprisingly, it's getting PS5 and PS4 versions. The original game never released for Sony systems, so this is the first time PlayStation gamers will have the chance to experience the RPG series. Check out the reveal trailer above, which confirms a 24th...
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Just Got VRR Support in Latest Update
Drake 2.1
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, is already the best way to play Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and it just got a little bit better, with VRR support being added in the title's latest update. The update, which is known by its catchy technical title, 1.002.000, is live now on PS5, and provided you have a...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Tekken 8 Officially Revealed for PS5
"Stay Tuned"
Following a very brief teaser at Evo 2022, Tekken 8 has been officially revealed through Sony's Latest State of Play broadcast. The reveal trailer has Jin and Kazuya — no doubt the focus of the game's story — squaring off against each other in a storm-rocked arena. Graphically, this Unreal Engine 5 project looks like a huge...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Forspoken Will Reportedly Take 30-40 Hours to Beat, According to Co-Director
Main story specifically
Forspoken is a title that has been getting a lot of press lately, some of it good, some of it not so much. The title is being developed by Luminous Productions, of Final Fantasy XV fame, and is set to launch on 24th January on PS5. In an interview with Spanish-language website
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Feudal Japan Yakuza Spinoff Like a Dragon: Ishin! Is Finally Coming West in February 2023
Kiryu returns, kind of
Regular readers will know that we've been waiting on this one for a long time. Two Yakuza spinoff titles, Kenzan and Ishin, never made it West despite fan demand, but the latter, localised as Like a Dragon: Ishin! is finally sailing overseas in February 2023. It'll release on both PS4 — its original console, alongside PS3...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Square Enix RPG Various Daylife Heading to PS4 Very Soon
Apple Arcade title comes to consoles
Various Daylife was confirmed today for Nintendo Switch, and is in fact available right now. However, an overlooked detail is that the RPG is actually PS4-bound as well — it's just a few days extra to wait. From Square Enix, this game initially released on Apple Arcade. It's an "adventure x daily life RPG"...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Swings a Buster Sword on PS5, PS4 in December
Zack's more like it
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion — that's the remaster of the PSP action RPG — will arrive on PS5 and PS4 before the year is out. 13th December is the date to mark on your calendar, as Square Enix looks towards a year that's potentially packed with Final Fantasy. In case you've forgotten, both Final Fantasy XVI and...
News The Last of Us: Part I References The Office's Scranton Branch in Suitably Apocalyptic Fashion
Bears. Beats... Savage Starlight.
It looks like the folks over at Naughty Dog are big fans of the hit sitcom The Office, as the titular office itself seems to have been recreated specifically in The Last of Us: Part I. TikTok user rxelei uploaded the video initially, which was shared by the
News Wii Exclusive Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Heads West on PS5, PS4 Next Year
First time released outside of Japan
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse is making its way to western shores for the first time after it was first released for Nintendo Wii all the way back in 2008. This is a remastered version for PS5 and PS4 that improves the visuals with better shadows and lighting, and the in-game movies and character models...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News A Trusty Station Wagon Is Your Lifeline in Pacific Drive, Heading to PS5 Next Year
Drive to survive
Pacific Drive is the debut game from Ironwood Studios, and it's certainly caught our attention. This is a "run-based, first-person driving survival game" set in a mysterious North American region that's doing its best to kill you. On your side is a car and your wits. Heading to PS5 in 2023, the game takes you to the Olympic...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Time Traveling JRPG Loop8: Summer of Gods Announced for Western Release
Hope springs
Loop8: Summer of Gods is a JRPG in which players repeat the month of August in order to prevent the Kegai, demonic invaders from the Underworld, from destroying the world. The title will be released in the West in Spring 2023, on PS4. Loop8 follows protagonist Nini and his classmates as they attempt to stop mankind's extinction. Raised...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Hogwarts Legacy's Exclusive PS5, PS4 Quest Explores a Haunted Hogsmeade
Riddle me this
Warner Bros is somewhat treading water as it lurches towards Hogwarts Legacy’s long-awaited release on 10th February. But just to fill the time, here’s a glimpse of that previously announced PlayStation exclusive quest: the Haunted Hogsmeade Shop. There’s definitely a darker tone to this particular mission than we’ve seen from...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Deliciously Dark Soulslike Lies of P Gets 40 Minutes of Director's Cut Gameplay
Jiminy Cricket!
Lies of P is a twisted take on the classic Pinnochio fable and a delightfully dark Soulslike in its own right. Its fast, fluid combat system will certainly appeal to the Bloodborne fan that dwells within us all, and today we were treated to an impressive 40 minutes of gameplay, dubbed the Director's Cut. If you are curious but want...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Demeo Looks Like Digital Dungeons & Dragons on PS5, PSVR2
D20s at the ready
PSVR2 has another game confirmed for 2023, and this one takes cues from tabletop RPGs. Demeo initially launched on other VR platforms last year, but is now making the jump to Sony's new headset — as well as PS5 with a regular, flat screen version. The elevator pitch is a D&D-style game that's all about rolling dice and...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Classic Action RPG Tales of Symphonia Is Back for More on PS4 in Early 2023
20 years later
Tales of Symphonia is being remastered...again! The classic action RPG, which originally released all the way back in 2003 for the GameCube, and 2004 for the PS2 (but only in Japan), was remastered for PS3 a whole decade later, in 2013, as part of Tales of Symphonia Chronicles. Now, another decade later, in 2023, it's being brought to...
Wednesday14th Sep 2022
News Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge Gets Enhanced Edition on PSVR2
Coming in 2023
Star Wars fans rejoice! The well-liked VR adventure is getting a souped up release on PSVR2, aptly named Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge - Enhanced Edition. Originally released back in 2020, this virtual reality title puts players on the planet of Batuu, with a story inspired by the Disneyland attraction, Galaxy's Edge...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Hardspace: Shipbreaker Overview Trailer Explains the Art of Zero-G Salvage
Floating to PS5 soon
Hardspace: Shipbreaker is one of those simulator games that presents players with a fairly mundane job and turns out to be surprisingly engaging. The difference is this one is set in space, and you're scrapping derelict spaceships in zero gravity. The game was announced for PS5 recently, and publisher Focus Entertainment has...
Monday12th Sep 2022
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Is Not Adults Only, Ubisoft Confirms No Real Gambling
Real rating is pending, but no gambling or loot boxes
Update: Ubisoft has confirmed that Assassin's Creed Mirage has no real gambling, and Adults Only ratings for the game are a mistake: "Following the announcement of Assassin's Creed Mirage during Ubisoft Forward, some store pages mistakenly displayed the game for pre-orders with an Adults Only...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News PS5, PSVR2 to Feature in Sony State of Play Livestream Today
Updates and gameplay from 10 titles
Nintendo’s not getting all the fun! Sony has announced a surprise State of Play livestream for today, 13th September. The broadcast will begin at 3PM PT / 11PM BST, and promises approximately 20 minutes of reveals, including “fresh gameplay footage from 10 games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2”. A
Monday12th Sep 2022
Review Train Sim World 3 (PS5) - Dovetail's Best Railway Simulation to Date
We choo-choo choose you
It’s been a year since Train Sim World 2 invited fledgling railway aficionados to master its Rush Hour scenarios on the PS5, making the sudden arrival of sequel Train Sim World 3 more unexpected than a London Northwestern cancellation. With crucial engine and user interface improvements, however, this is the best simulation...
News Solid Snake Himself, David Hayter, Narrates This Epic Metal Gear Solid Cut Content Video
David "Solid Snake" Hayter himself
In the latest video from DidYouKnowGaming, David Hayter, the voice of Solid Snake himself, narrates a 40-minute long documentary-style video of the craziest cut content from the Metal Gear Solid series... and depending on your level of fandom for that particular franchise, it may or may not be the best thing you...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Likely Won't Take 100 Hours to Beat
Similar in size to original games
It appears you won't have to set aside 100 hours of playtime in order to complete Assassin's Creed Mirage as Ubisoft has confirmed the game will be similar in size to the titles released before the series went full-blown RPG. Built to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Assassin's Creed, the title is a smaller project...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West and The Last of Us 1 Grounded in the Top 5
NBA 2K23 makes its debut
The UK's physical sales chart always shifts a fair amount whenever Nintendo releases a first-party title, and it's happened again with Splatoon 3. It knocks The Last of Us: Part I off its number one perch, which now resides in fourth place. Meanwhile, Horizon Forbidden West is holding steady in second, its sales buoyed by...
Round Up Forspoken Previews Prove It's More Than a Meme
So let me get this straight
PS5 console exclusive Forspoken is not exactly having the best lead-up to launch as gamers dunk on it for questionable voice clips that have turned the entire thing into a bit of a meme. Still, there's more to it than just a script — even if that's relatively important as a story-focused title — and a new round of...
Review F1 Manager 2022 (PS5) – Frontier's Management Sim Takes Pole Position
Stroll in the park
Let's get one thing clear: if you’re searching for a high-speed simulation racer that puts you toe-to-toe with Max Verstappen, F1 Manager 2022 isn’t for you. Marking the first entry in a new F1 Manager series, Frontier Developments takes a different approach from Codemasters’ F1 22, swapping the driver’s seat for the pit...
News Assassin's Creed's Modern Day Storyline Will Be Relegated to Infinity, the New Series Hub
Thank god for that
The modern day storyline in Assassin's Creed has long been a topic of sometimes heated discussion amongst fans. Back in the early years of the franchise, when it was Desmond Miles and the gang, most people seemed interested in seeing where things would lead, but later instalments never really got the plot back on track after...
Reaction Publishers Are Getting Worse at Nintendo Direct-Style Livestreams
Tune out
Publishers need to better understand their audiences before hosting insipid livestreams. While we’re hesitant to criticise companies too hard – after all, we’re not owed semi-regular broadcasts from the likes of Ubisoft, EA, et al – the reality is that these Nintendo Direct-inspired marketing drops are getting worse. It would appear...
Talking Point Is Assassin's Creed Moving in the Right Direction?
More more more
Ubisoft clearly has big plans for Assassin's Creed. The historically-focused franchise has arguably become the publisher's most important product, so it was no surprise to see the series headline Ubisoft's latest showcase. In fact, it felt like the entire presentation existed because of Assassin's Creed. The property had its own...
News Former Wild Arms Devs Show Off WIP Armed Fantasia Gameplay
Western punk JRPG is looking good
We got a look at the still work-in-progress Armed Fantasia: To the End of the Wilderness, the Kickstarter success story that recently blew up, and got to see the title in action. Admittedly, it's just a character running around an environment, but the environment looks great, and the music is awesome. Also, we love...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News Ubisoft Joins $70 Game Train, Skull and Bones the First
But not all games will be that high a price
Ubisoft has announced it's joining the likes of Sony and 2K in increasing the prices of its games to $70 on PS5. This will begin with November release Skull and Bones and applies to the publisher's "big AAA games". The French company has demonstrated it'll show some restraint, however, as Assassin's Creed...
Monday12th Sep 2022
News FIFA 23 Names Benzema, Mbappé, De Bruyne, and Lewandowski Its Highest Rated Players
Messi and Ronaldo slip heavily
EA Sports has announced the official player ratings for its highest-rated Gold Cards in FIFA 23, and the top 23 make for some interesting reading. The usual stalwarts Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo no longer lead the pack, both slipping down the rankings by a significant chunk. Manchester United's bench warmer...
News Monsters Inc Spooks PS5, PS4 Mario Kart Rival Disney Speedstorm
Love you, schmoopsie-poo
What do Mike Wazowski, Celia Mae, and Randall have in common? Well, yes, they’re all Monsters Inc characters – but they’ll also be playable in Gameloft’s Mario Kart rival Disney Speedstorm for PS5 and PS4! Announced during a livestream over the weekend, the friendly-yet-feared newcomers will be accompanied by a track...
Tuesday13th Sep 2022
News EA Publishing AAA Feudal Japan Title from Koei Tecmo's Omega Force
"The next great hunting game"
EA, the publisher of FIFA and Mass Effect, has signed a publishing partnership with Koei Tecmo and Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force for the “next great hunting game”. The title will release under the EA Originals label, which has already helped ship critically acclaimed projects like It Takes Two, a Game of...
Monday12th Sep 2022
News PS Plus Game Toem Gets New Region for Free, Coming Soon
Head to Basto
Current PS Plus Essential game Toem will be updated in the near future with a new area to explore called Basto. Said to be the title's biggest region yet, it brings with it more "quests, secrets, minigames, and animals to photograph". You will be able to unlock more Trophies during your time there, and it's yours to explore after...
News Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3 Gears Up on PS5, PS4 with Over 40 Playable Characters
Watch the new gameplay trailer
We'll be honest, it's a bit of a surprise to see a third entry in this budget kart racing series. Nickelodeon Kart Racers 3: Slime Speedway was announced back in July, and looks to be the most robust iteration so far. It's not looking too shabby in this brand new gameplay trailer. The game is set to feature more than...
News Get a First Glimpse of The Division Heartland in Developer Intro Trailer
Home is where the Heartland is
A new trailer for the upcoming free-to-play survival shooter The Division Heartland has been released, giving players their first glimpse of the game in action. The Division Heartland is coming to PS5 and PS4 has a vague release window of 2022-2023, and considering we didn't get a firm date at this weekend's Ubisoft...
News Fall Guys Season 2 Launches into Space on 15th September
Satellite Scramble coming soon
The next season of Fall Guys is right around the corner. After going free-to-play, the game is moving on to Season 2 — Satellite Scramble — on 15th September, just a few days away. As the trailer suggests, it takes the online multiplayer title to space for some interstellar nonsense. The new season will feature...
News Persona Composer Shoji Meguro to Launch Kickstarter for Strategy JRPG Guns Undarkness
Burn My Dread, there, it's stuck in your head
Shoji Meguro, the legendary composer responsible for getting many of the Persona franchise's best bops stuck in your ear for weeks at a time, is launching a Kickstarter for his first solo project. Meguro served as creative director for the Persona games on PSP, so it's not entirely out of the blue. The...
News Castlevania's Alucard and Simon Belmont Raise the Stakes in Brawlhalla This October
Brawlhalla-vania
Legendary vampire hunter Simon Belmont, and Alucard, the half-human, half-vampire scion of Dracula, are coming to Brawlhalla in time for Halloween, on 19th October, and we got a cool animated trailer showing the duo in action. The twosome come from the Castlevania franchise and look like a wonderful addition to Brawlhalla's already...
Saturday10th Sep 2022
News Assassin's Creed Finally Goes to Japan as Ubisoft Takes on Ghost of Tsushima
And there's Hexe too
To conclude its Assassin's Creed Showcase, Ubisoft shared a look at what the future holds for the series with the reveal of two more upcoming games: Codename Red and Codename Hexe. The former finally takes the franchise to feudal Japan — a setting fans have been clamouring for for years now — and the latter appears to be...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Sneaks to PS5, PS4 in 2023, Priced at $50
Basim's back
Ubisoft has officially unveiled Assassin's Creed Mirage, the next instalment in the publisher's tentpole series. It's set 20 years before Assassin's Creed Valhalla, starring Basim as he's roped into joining the Hidden Ones. Unfortunately, we don't have any gameplay to go off yet — just a CG trailer. There's no nailed-down release...
News Assassin's Creed Is Dropping PS4 with Infinity's Red, Hexe, and Beyond
The new creed
Ubisoft has confirmed that it'll be dropping last-gen consoles when it comes to the future of its Assassin's Creed series. The next game, Assassin's Creed Mirage — scheduled for 2023 — will be the last cross-gen release. Beyond that, it's PS5 only for the likes of Assassin's Creed Red and Assassin's Creed Hexe. "We wanted to mark...
Talking Point What Do You Make of Microsoft and Sony's Call of Duty Quarrel?
War games
It's been a fairly dramatic period in the land of games, as Microsoft's industry-shaking acquisition of Activision Blizzard comes into sharper focus. Announced at the beginning of this year, armchair analysts have been debating among themselves how much the proposed deal will affect the company's competitors; will franchises like Call of...
Guide What Time Is Ubisoft Forward 2022?
Dates, times, and what to expect
When is Ubisoft Forward 2022? The European publisher returns with another pre-recorded presentation, showing off a bunch of its upcoming games. Tradition dictates we all gather around screens, big or small, in unison to watch a big company sell its latest wares. Why break the habit now? May as well get some snacks...
News You Don't Care, But Just Dance 2023 Is Strutting to PS5
Shake it till you make it
Look, you probably don’t care – we’re not even sure we care – but Just Dance 2023 Edition is coming to PS5 on 22nd November, where it’ll be lucky to move even 10 per cent of the copies it sells on Nintendo Switch. The game will feature artists like Dua Lipa and Justin Timberlake. To be honest, the confirmed...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla: The Last Chapter Arrives 'In the Coming Months'
Eivor's story gets wrapped up
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's final chapter will launch "in the coming months", Ubisoft has confirmed. The free 'The Last Chapter' update adds, as you can probably tell, a new chapter to the game, which promises to wrap up its most important plot threads. Supposedly, The Last Chapter will signify the end of Valhalla's...
News Captain America, Black Panther Title Revealed Without a Name
Four Heroes. Two Worlds. One War.
As speculated earlier today, a new Marvel game has been announced starring Captain America and Black Panther. Amy Hennig's new studio is the developer in collaboration with Skydance New Media. And that's quite literally all we know officially. A trailer was revealed at the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase without...
Live Watch the Ubisoft Forward 2022 Livestream Right Here
Lots of Assassin's Creed, but what else?
Ubisoft has returned to the livestreaming scene with its Forward branding, and tonight's show looks set to be quite a big one. Within the event, there will be an Assassin's Creed Showcase that debuts Assassin's Creed Mirage. It's also heavily rumoured we'll see two of the titles that make up Assassin's Creed...
News Lies of P's Amusing Placeholder Voice Acting Goes Viral
You won't get through here
With a name like Lies of P, we’re not expecting an award-winning script from Round8 Studio’s upcoming Souls-like. This clip of the game’s placeholder voice acting has gone viral, however – even though it’s obvious it will be replaced before release. Owning the situation on YouTube, a spokesperson for the title...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 443
We go again
It's all quiet on the PlayStation front, but we're absolutely slammed here at Push Square Towers behind-the-scenes. We've been busy blasting our way through a bunch of games to bring you as much content as possible. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: Now that Temtem has left early access, it’s time to explore it properly. As someone...
News The Free-to-Play Trackmania Boosts onto PS5, PS4 in Early 2023
Welcome to the club
Trackmania Turbo was the last time we saw Ubisoft's zany arcade racer on PlayStation, but after a stint exclusive to PC, the next instalment is ready to burst onto PS5 and PS4. The simply titled Trackmania has been announced for console and cloud platforms, arriving in early 2023. This version of the game is free-to-play, with...
News Skull and Bones Shows Us Lots of Exploding Boats in New Gameplay Trailer
Awright guvnor
Skull and Bones finally leaves port on 8th November after a protracted, painful development. The multiplayer pirate title is looking pretty okay in this latest gameplay trailer, which puts the focus on nautical combat between you and other players. You'll be able to customise your character, but more importantly, your ship is fully...
News Assassin's Creed Arrives in Ancient China, But on Smartphones Only
Live action Netflix series also incoming
Assassin’s Creed is finally getting its long-awaited adventure in feudal Japan, but another anticipated setting is on the way: Ancient China. Of course, for many fans this will prove a real monkey’s paw moment, because Assassin’s Creed: Codename Jade is in development for smartphones – not con
News Don't Forget Your Kneepads for Riders Republic's BMX Expansion
On yer bike
BMX is finally wheeling its way to Ubisoft’s massively multiplayer open world extreme sports game, Riders Republic. Beginning from 14th September, a new season of content will get underway, with the hotly anticipated sport added to the mix. You’ll be tricking out an entirely new zone, named Area 52, which will be filled with...
Friday9th Sep 2022
Guide The Last of Us 1 Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in The Last of Us
Looking for a The Last of Us 1 Trophy guide? As part of our The Last of Us 1 walkthrough, we're going to help you unlock all Trophies and show you how to get the Platinum. This Trophy roadmap will first show you how to unlock all Trophies in The Last of Us: Part I (PS5, PC) but we've
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The Last of Us: Part I?
Last but not least
The Last of Us: Part I — Naughty Dog's remake of the PS3 and PS4 remastered modern classic — has been available on PS5 for roughly a week now, and we want to know what you think of it. It's fair to say that this has been a divisive release, mostly due to Part I's full retail price point. This was something that we had little...
PS Store Sales Charts Saints Row Sells Well Despite Mixed Reception
MultiVersus still most popular F2P game
The mixed critical reception Saints Row received at launch hasn't stopped it from becoming the best-selling PS5 game in Europe and the second best-selling in the USA for the month of August 2022. Volition's open world reboot was only beaten to first place in North America by Madden NFL 23, while it beat out...
News PS5 Overtakes Switch as UK's Best-Selling Console of 2022
PS5 Stock has finally improved
We always said that PS5 sales would rocket as soon as Sony could provide enough stock, and that's exactly what's happening in the UK. Stock is finally reaching more agreeable levels — almost two whole years after the console's release — and that's allowed the current-gen machine to overtake the Nintendo Switch in...
News Deviation Games Co-Founder Jason Blundell Departs Studio
Dave Anthony will continue to lead as CEO
Deviation Games is a studio founded by ex-Treyarch developers Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony, who worked on various Call of Duty projects prior. The studio announced Blundell's departure on Twitter, and details as to the reason why are scant at the time of writing. Anthony will continue to lead the...
News Iconic 90s SEGA Genesis Game Gargoyles Getting Remastered
A gargoyle roars
Update: We have more details on Gargoyles Remastered now, although admittedly there’s still not much to go on. Empty Clip Studios, the team behind projects like NHL 94 Rewind, has got the nod to make this, with "updated visuals and controls". Unfortunately, that’s the bulk of the information for now. Original Story: Buena...
Rumour Captain America, Black Panther Game from Amy Hennig Team Set for Reveal Today
Takes place in World War II
A new Marvel game starring Captain America and Black Panther is set to be revealed later today at the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase if sources speaking to Eurogamer are correct. Originally reported by Twitter account MCU Status and then corroborated by the site, the title is set during World War II and sees the...
Guide What Time Is the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase?
Dates, times, and what to expect
When is the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase? Disney and Marvel have spent the last few years gaining a foothold in video games, and now the companies are hosting a presentation to show us what's coming next. If you're into superheroes in particular, you'll probably be interested in seeing what Disney has in store...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Locks In PS5 Release Date with New Gameplay Trailer
Just about releasing in 2022
Fans feared that Marvel's Midnight Suns was looking at a 2023 release following a recent delay, but this latest trailer locks the game in for a 2022 launch — on PS5, at least. Firaxis' tactical take on the superhero genre launches 2nd December 2022, but only on current-gen hardware. If you're looking to play it on PS4,...
Random Have Solid Snake Stare at You with This Terrifying Life-Size Bust
Snake it real
Ever wanted to feel like Solid Snake, in all of his grizzled glory, is watching you from the corner of a room? Well, your dreams are about to come true. As reported by Famitsu, model-making company First 4 Figures has announced a life-size bust of the legend himself, and its icy, borderline psychotic stare is frankly terrifying. Did...
Live Watch the Disney & Marvel Games Showcase Right Here
Midnight Suns! Dreamlight Valley! Captain America?
Gargantuan media brands Disney and Marvel are now putting out so many games based on their properties that they're at a point where they can host their own showcase. Therefore, introducing the very aptly named Disney & Marvel Games Showcase. We don't know how long the livestream will be, but you...
News Tales of Arise Celebrates First Anniversary with Soundtrack Release on Streaming Platforms
Rearise!
Tales of Arise is celebrating its first anniversary — it launched for PS5 and PS4 on the 10th September, 2021 — by releasing its official soundtrack on music streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. While we don't think Arise has the greatest Tales soundtrack, it's still packed with dramatic orchestral arrangements...
Saturday10th Sep 2022
News Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Belatedly Swings to PC on 19th October
Pre-order for a free Fortnite glider, apparently
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection – the remastered compilation of PS4-era Naughty Dog titles Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy – launched on PS5 an eternity ago, or 28th January to be precise. Fans could be forgiven for thinking its previously announced PC port...
Friday9th Sep 2022
News Sonic Frontiers' Main Theme Song Goes Hard Like It's 2005
I'm Here revealed
Earlier this week, SEGA revealed the ending theme for Sonic Frontiers. It's a new track from Japanese rock band One Ok Rock named Vandalize, and it has big mid-2000s energy. Now, the publisher has also revealed the game's main theme song, and it has a similar vibe. Give it a listen above. This track is called I'm Here, and has...
News Soul Hackers 2 Technical Issues Taken to Task in Digital Foundry Analysis
Persona-lite, indeed
Soul Hackers 2 is the latest JRPG from developer Atlus, and takes many of its queues from the publisher/developer's other recent titles, like Persona 5 and Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. While we enjoyed our time with the title, we too found the experience was held back by the title's aggressively bland dungeon...
News Stranger of Paradise's Crusade Against Chaos Continues in Wanderer of the Rift DLC
You don't know Jack
The next expansion for chaotic action RPG Stranger of Paradise has been revealed, it's called Wanderer of the Rift, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 26th October. Wanderer of the Rift will continue Jack and company's quest to fight the darkness, introducing the new Blue Mage job class, which is capable of capturing and...
News Slack Off with Friends in Work From Home, Coming to PS5 on 29th September
Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays
Work from Home is a 4-player co-op party game all about slacking off while at work, and it's coming to PS5 on 29th September. Cut from the same cloth as Overcooked and Moving Out, Work from Home uses the combination of mundane tasks paired with an over-the-top cartoonish aesthetic to create a fairly...
News Engage in Tactical Vacuum Action in Justice Sucks, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Sucking up crime, one crook at a time
Justice Sucks casts players in the vengeful treads of a sassy robotic vacuum cleaner, one who isn't afraid to get their metaphorical hands dirty when it comes to cleaning up crime, and it's available now on PS5 and PS4. Justice Sucks is basically Home Alone, except swap out Macauley Culkin for a distressingly...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
Hardware Review Backbone One: PlayStation Edition - The Best Way to Enjoy Remote Play
Dialled in
Like it or not, mobile gaming is a big deal. Sony has made attempts to enter the space in the past to varying degrees of success, but having now established a Mobile Division within PlayStation Studios and added Savage Game Studios to its first-party ranks, it now seems the company is finally doing things properly. The
News Football Manager Gets a PlayStation Console Port for the First Time Ever
Out for PS5 on 8th November
Football Manager 2023 has been announced for PS5, marking the first time the series has ever appeared on a Sony home console. Portable platforms PSP and PS Vita received their own versions of the sporting management simulator, but this year's edition makes its way across to the PS5. It releases on 8th November, 2022...
Friday9th Sep 2022
News Evil West Impresses Again in Second Lengthy Gameplay Trailer
PS5 version up for pre-order
Developer Flying Wild Hog has uploaded a second extended gameplay trailer focusing on upcoming title Evil West. Due for release on PS5 and PS4 in November 2022, another 13 minutes of footage can be viewed above. Starting with what looks like a high-quality cutscene, it's not too long before the action kicks into gear...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
News Crystal Dynamics Now Owns Tomb Raider, Legacy of Kain Franchises
Bought off Square Enix
New Embracer Group developer Crystal Dynamics has today revealed it's taken control of the Tomb Raider and Legacy of Kain IPs along with "several game franchises". It sees ownership transfer from Square Enix over to the California-based team following its acquisition by the Embracer Group. This news was an inevitability...
News The Witcher 4 Will Kick Off a Multi-Game Saga, Says CD Projekt RED
Witchin'
Whatever The Witcher 4 turns out to be, there's one thing we know for sure: it'll be the start of a new saga for the video game series. Announced earlier in the year, the next entry in the franchise is some way off, but will no doubt wow us with its Unreal Engine 5-fuelled visuals. More recently, CD Projekt RED has confirmed the next title...
Mini Review LEGO Brawls (PS5) - An Embarrassing Multiplayer Outing for LEGO
Back in the LEGO bin it goes
For years, LEGO games have carried around a reputation for being quality, kid-friendly titles that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. From classics like LEGO Star Wars to the recent LEGO Builder's Journey, there's hardly a modern LEGO game you can call downright bad. That is, until LEGO Brawls released on consoles,...
News Yakuza Developer RGG Studio Announces RGG Summit Event for Next Week
See you at the summit
RGG Studio, the developer behind the Yakuza and Judgment franchises, has announced a digital event that will take place next week, on Wednesday the 14th September. Given that the studio's Western social media accounts relayed this information, it's fair to assume that the so-called RGG Summit 2022 will be aimed at a global...
News Story-Focused Battlefield Game Now in Development at New Studio
Ridgeline Games is the name
EA has revealed a new Battlefield game that focuses on story is currently in development at Ridgeline Games. Headed up by Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto, this is a new team at EA that is "composed of industry veterans from around the world". The developer will start work on stories "that are only possible within the...
News Your Pets Could Be Part of PlayStation's $25,000 Donation to ASPCA
#StrayReactions event gets started
Back when PS Plus Extra title Stray launched a couple of months back, it immediately soared in popularity. There was a lot of warm sentiment about the feline-friendly title, and so convincing are its animations that real-world pets were reacting to it in heart-warming fashion. This sparked a brilliant social media...
News The Shared Trauma of the Batman Family Is at the Heart of Gotham Knights
Home is where the heartbreak lives
Gotham Knights latest behind-the-scenes trailer looks at the importance of family in the Batman universe, especially as each individual struggles to fill the void left after the death of The Dark Knight. We get to see some of the comic inspirations that were used to bring these incarnations of the characters to...
News MultiVersus Update Adds Gizmo, Overhauls Hit Detection, Rebalances Characters
Available now
MultiVersus has just received a big game update. The headline addition is Gizmo, the loveable face of the movie Gremlins, as the latest playable fighter. Once you've updated the game to the latest version, the mogwai will be included in the roster. We'll be adding the Support class creature to our MultiVersus guide as soon as we can...
News Break Down That Iconic Intro from Marvel's Spider-Man in IGN's Art of the Level
Every frame tells a story
Marvel's Spider-Man needs no introduction at this point, as it sits safely ensconced as one of the PS4's most beloved and successful titles to date. The game's opening moments manage to draw the player into Insomniac's vision for this character with masterful rapidity, and that intro certainly deserves some dissection. IGN...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Protagonist, The Hunter, Gets Gameplay Deep-Dive
We can be heroes
Earlier this week, we met The Hunter, Marvel's Midnight Suns customisable protagonist and player surrogate. Today we got an extended trailer looking at how you can make The Hunter your own in a new gameplay deep-dive. Fully customisable, both visually and in terms of in-game abilities, The Hunter can be used to fill any gaps, or...
News Warframe's Latest Update, Veilbreaker, Is Now Live on PS5, PS4
Styanax, the indomitable peltast
Warframe's Veilbreaker update is now live, on PS5 and PS4, which introduces an all-new questline, items, and gameplay adjustments. Completion of the Veilbreaker questline will allow players access to the new Syndicate Kahl's Garrison, and 'Break Narmer' Garrison Assignments, once they go live next week. Veilbreaker...
News Spiders Wield Laser Swords and Battle to the Death in SpiderHeck, Hatching 22nd September
My arachnaphoia is tingling
SpiderHeck is a fast-paced co-op brawler in which spiders battle to the death and the floor is literally lava. It crawls its way onto PS5 and PS4 on 22nd September. Duel your eight-legged friends in a competitive deathmatch, or team up to hold savage swarms of enemies back in co-op, the choice is yours. Swing...
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
Guide How to Make Folders on PS5
PS5's Gamelist feature explained
How do you make folders on PS5? With your PS5 console's firmware up to date, you now have access to Gamelists, more commonly referred to as folders. This feature allows you to organise your games into groups, letting you make your collection nice and tidy. In this PS5 guide, we will be explaining how to create PS5...
Review Steelrising (PS5) - French Souls-Like Is Almost Great
Robotic revolution
After years of mediocre RPGs and second-rate detective titles, Spiders Studio finally began to realise its potential in 2019 with GreedFall. A genuinely good role-playing game with rich world building and solid combat, it was proof the French team had the capabilities to produce something special. Three years and a genre change...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
News PlayStation Bites Back At 'Inadequate' Call of Duty Offer from Microsoft
Jim Ryan says Xbox only offered three years
Wow! This is really freakin’ spicy, to say the least! Earlier this week, Microsoft bigwig Phil Spencer publicly revealed that his company had provided a “signed agreement” to Sony that would guarantee Call of Duty remains on PlayStation consoles for “several more years” beyond the Japanese...
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for September and October 2022
TLoU! FIFA! Call of Duty!
Welcome to our latest (and slightly later than usual, sorry!) round-up of all the best games hitting retail for PlayStation 5 and PS4 over the next couple of months. Below, we've put together our usual list of exciting games headed to both systems over September and October. You'll find some highlights hand-picked by us,...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Available Now, Adds Folders, 1440p Support, Much More
Beta complete
It's an overcast Wednesday morning, and we all know what that means: new PS5 firmware! Sony has just released the latest system software update for its current-gen console, weighing in at just over 1GB in size. So, what's the scoop on this one? What does the newest PS5 firmware actually do? Good news: it's a big one. After a short...
News Reveal All Hidden Trophies at Once with New PS5 Update
A Trophy hunter's life for me
Sony never reveals every single change when it introduces new console firmware, and the same is true of PS5's big new update. You can find out about the broader changes added in this system software update here, but one little quality-of-life change hasn't been mentioned anywhere. As spotted by YouTuber Mystic, a small...
News Trails from Zero on PS4 Is Graphically Inferior to Nintendo Switch, PC Ports
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
If you were looking forward to playing The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero on PS4, you may want to keep your expectations in check, as it looks like PlayStation players will be saddled with a graphically inferior version of the game compared to the one releasing on PC and Nintendo Switch. There are a few...
News Big PS Store Indie Sale Live Now, Over 1,000 PS5, PS4 Games Included
Kena! Death's Door! Disco Elysium!
Another Wednesday brings with it one more bundle of PS Store sales, this time around focusing almost entirely on the indie scene. More than 1,000 PS5, PS4 game discounts have been applied, and they'll be available until 21st September 2022. We've got price drops for recent releases and classic titles going cheap,...
News PS5 Architect Mark Cerny Adds Another Rare Platinum Trophy to His Collection
Spire slain
PS5 boffin Mark Cerny isn't only the genius lead architect of the console, he also happens to be pretty skilled at video games. The man has been sharing his spoils on social media, tweeting about each of his Platinum Trophy triumphs as they happen. Cerny's Trophy cabinet is impressive, with Plats for the likes of Cuphead, Returnal,...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Version Still Set for This Year, Says CDPR
By steel, by silver
CD Projekt Red has provided the smallest of updates on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition, via the company's latest financial statement. Despite the fact that we still haven't seen the enhanced PS5 version in action, the studio says that it is still set to release this year. More specifically, in the fourth quarter of...
News No More Cyberpunk 2077 Expansions Planned After Phantom Liberty
Game over
It appears the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion will be the RPG's only substantial piece of DLC, if a comment from the official CD Projekt RED YouTube channel is to be believed. When asked by a user if there's more content to come, the channel responded saying "Phantom Liberty is the only planned expansion for Cyberpunk...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
News NBA 2K23 Has a Frightening 143GB Install Size on PS5
Timeout
This is surely a new record? Pre-loads are beginning to roll out for the PS5 version of NBA 2K23, and the game weighs in at a whopping 143GB in size. That means it will fill just under a third of the available space on a brand new console, assuming you haven’t installed an extra SSD yet. The basketball sim is renowned for its enormous...
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
News Assassin's Creed Mirage PS Store Leak Confirms Cross-Gen Release, Gameplay Details
This is no mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage, the next instalment in Ubisoft's historical series, will be fully revealed this weekend at the publisher's Ubisoft Forward showcase. But, as is usually the case with anything and everything Ubisoft these days, details about the game are already leaking well ahead of schedule. This latest information comes...
News Lighter, More Energy Efficient PS5 Has Revamped Gubbins
Cheaper to manufacture, more expensive to buy
There’s a new PS5 in town, and early analysis suggests it’s lighter and more energy efficient than its predecessors – perfect for the impending energy crisis. In fact, a brand new teardown from YouTuber Austin Evans reveals that the innards have been completely revamped: Sony is using a smaller...
News Assassin's Creed Games Go Cheap for Weekend of Reveals
Deal of the Week
To mark this weekend's Assassin's Creed Showcase as part of the Ubisoft Forward showcase, the publisher has put a load of the series' past games and DLC on sale on the PS Store. These all form the Deal of the Week promotion, so you have until 14th September 2022 to take advantage of them. The PS5, PS4 Assassin's Creed game deals...
Thursday8th Sep 2022
News It's Happening! PSVR2 Games Can Now Be Wishlisted on PS Store
The call of the mountain
As was indicated alongside the surprise announcement of Firewall Ultra earlier this week, PSVR2 titles are beginning to pop up on the PS Store. While you can’t technically pre-order yet – the headset doesn’t even have a release date beyond early 2023 – you can add First Contact
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
News Grown Men Fight Teens in First Gameplay for Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising
Strike first, strike hard, no mercy
We got our first look at gameplay for Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising today, an upcoming brawler based on the popular TV show, and not in reality, apparently, judging by the elemental special attacks these teens are unleashing. This one isn't too far off either, as Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising is slated for a Fall 2022...
News Mad FPS Atomic Heart Releases This Winter, Picks Up Publisher
Focus Entertainment lends a hand
The crazy-looking FPS from studio Mundfish Atomic Heart has today re-confirmed it'll release during the winter season and has picked up a publisher. Focus Entertainment will be helping the Russian team put the game out on PS5 and PS4, best known for story-focused games like A Plague Tale: Requiem. The wording from...
News Leap into History Trailer Celebrates 15 Years of Assassin's Creed
Welcome to the greatest playground
Ubisoft has released a live-action trailer in honour of the 15th anniversary of the Assassin's Creed franchise, which will likely be capped off by this weekend's Ubisoft Forward showcase, where the rumours suggest multiple new AC games, including one finally set in Japan, will be revealed. The trailer it
Random Cyberpunk 2077 Update Adds Immersive Controller Vibration to Its Infamous Sex Toy Weapon
Is that someone's phone?
Oh, CD Projekt Red... You couldn't help yourselves, could you? The latest update for Cyberpunk 2077 — that is, patch 1.6 — is out now on PS5 and PS4, and buried deep within the patch notes is a headline-worthy surprise. If you've played the game, you may already be familiar with a melee weapon named Sir John...
News Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Will Ascend to PS5, PS4 on 11th October
Rise above
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is a third-person action RPG set in a world inspired by Greek and Roman mythology, and it's been announced for release on PS5 and PS4 on 11th October. You play as Hilda, a brave young warrior on a quest to unravel the mystery of Aphes, a cursed city whose inhabitants have been transformed into horrifying...
News Pokémon-Like RPG Temtem Finally Leaves Early Access, Full Game Available Now
Version 1.0 is here
For the best part of two years, Temtem has been available on PS5, but in its early access form. This multiplayer, creature-battling RPG has been slowly evolving during that time as developer Crema Games honed it into the finished article. Now, the 1.0 version of the game is finally here, launching yesterday, 6th September 2022...
News Sonic Frontiers Will Have Its Fair Dose of Cheesy J-Rock on PS5, PS4
Vandalize my heart
If there's one thing most Sonic fans will agree on, it's that the series features consistently good music. Whether that's 16-bit earworms like Chemical Plant Zone or the Japanese butt-rock found in later titles, there's plenty to like about the audio landscape of SEGA's most enduring franchise. It seems Sonic Frontiers won't shy...
News Process of Elimination Has You Cracking a Mass Murder Mystery on PS4 Next Year
Catch the Quartering Duke
If you're into crime-busting visual novels such as Ace Attorney or Danganronpa, you might want to take a look at Process of Elimination. This freshly announced adventure appears to feature a similar setup, offering a whodunnit mystery for players to solve. You play as one of several detectives, who form an alliance to...
News GrimGrimoire OnceMore Revives Gorgeous PS2 Strategy on PS5, PS4 in Spring 2023
Witching business
Remastered PS2 strategy title GrimGrimoire OnceMore is being brought West in spring 2023, NIS America has confirmed. It's coming to both PS5 and PS4, with "a brand new skill tree, improved user interface, art gallery, and so much more". Not just a simple resolution boost, then. In case you couldn't tell, GrimGrimoire is from...
News NBA 2K23's MyCareer City Is Smaller and Faster to Navigate on PS5
Cutting down travel time
While this author was initially enamoured with NBA 2K22’s sprawling sandbox City, it got seriously tedious to navigate over time. The sheer scale of the setting meant you spent minutes at a time simply travelling from one side to the other, without actually shooting any hoops. For the upcoming NBA 2K23, publisher 2K Sports...
News Quirky Dungeon Crawler Monster Menu Gets Cooking on PS5, PS4 Next Year
Monster mash
NIS America has announced Monster Menu: The Scavenger's Cookbook for PS5 and PS4. It's promising an intriguing blend of dungeon crawling, tactical combat, and, as the title suggests, cooking. The gameplay loop has you delving into the aforementioned dungeons, gathering ingredients as you go, and then making some lovely meals around a...
News Universes Collide as Umbrella Academy Comes to Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone
Talk about a multiverse
Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone are getting a new injection of content in the form of the Hazel Bundle, which is a collaboration between the monolithic shooter, and the Netflix original series The Umbrella Academy, an adaptation of the comic book series penned by My Chemical Romance frontman, Gerard Way. Fans of the show...
News Save the Last Human by Playing Rogue-Like Dungeon Crawler Void Terrarium 2
Coming to PS4 in 2023
Void Terrarium, available on both PS5 and PS4, is an intriguing mix of bleak post-apocalyptic scenery, rogue-like dungeon crawling, and a sort-of virtual pet — only it's the last remaining human instead. Published by NIS America, the game is getting a direct sequel, and it appears to be sticking to the formula for the second...
Tuesday6th Sep 2022
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.6 Adds Transmog, New Character Customisation, Out Now
The Edgerunners Update
Cyberpunk 2077 update 1.6 is out now on PS5 and PS4, and it's pretty hefty, weighing in at around 11.9GB. Dubbed the 'Edgerunners Update', it ties neatly into the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Netflix anime, adding weapons and armour from the show. But that's not all. 1.6 also brings some welcome additions and improvements...
News PS Plus Essential Games for September 2022 Available to Download Now
Three more games to play
This month's PS Plus Essential games are all available to download now, meaning you have access to another three games as part of your subscription. The lineup has rolled out across Europe, and the USA and other regions will follow throughout the day. Every game hitting the service is as follows: PS Plus Essential:...
News Native PS5 Version of Biomutant Evolves 4K 60fps Capabilities, Free Upgrade for PS4 Owners
The missing link
The native PS5 version of Biomutant is set to release today, 6th September, and we got a trailer showing off some gameplay at 4K 60fps. If you own the PS4 version of the game, you can upgrade for free, and if you are still on the fence, a two-hour trial of the game is available for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. The PS5...
News Future Cyberpunk 2077 Update Overhauls Police System, Vehicle Combat, Melee Gameplay
Sounds like a big one
During the latest Night City Wire broadcast, Cyberpunk 2077 game director Gabriel Amatangelo shared a few details on the title's next update (update 1.6 was only just released at the time of writing). Supposedly titled patch 1.7, the update doesn't have a release date yet, but it sounds like it's going to be a big deal...
News Grey PS5 Console Cover, Controller, and Headset Revealed by Sony
The Grey Camouflage Collection
Sony has today announced the Gray Camouflage Collection for its PS5 console, DualSense controller, and the Pulse 3D headset. The new design for the system's swappable Covers sports a grey colour in a camo pattern that runs from one side all the way to the other. The same goes for the plastic strap holding together the...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Expansion Revealed for PS5, Skips PS4 in 2023
God bless the USA
Cyberpunk 2077's first expansion has been teased. Officially titled 'Phantom Liberty', it apparently sees V swear an oath to the New United States government in order to undergo some kind of assignment. And, contrary to supposed leaks earlier in the year, Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Johnny Silverhand for the DLC. That's...
News Callisto Protocol Features 'The Most Realistic Characters You'll See in a Game', Says Dev
Eyes, like portals to our ray-traced future
Eagerly-anticipated horror-fest The Callisto Protocol's release date is on the horizon, with the Spacelike (TM) set to scare the hell out of us all on 2nd December. The game looks gorgeous (in a wet, gore-spattered kind of way) and Striking Distance's chief technical officer, Mark James, recently sat down...
Wednesday7th Sep 2022
Rumour Ubisoft to Announce Multiple Assassin's Creed Games, Including One Set in Japan
To Infinity and beyond
Ubisoft will announce multiple Assassin's Creed games during its Ubisoft Forward showcase this weekend, says a new report from Bloomberg. Said report adds some serious fuel to the rumours that have been doing the rounds over the last couple of weeks, which have suggested that the French publisher has big plans for the...
Tuesday6th Sep 2022
Hands On Train Sim World 3 PS5, PS4 Is on Track to Be Dovetail's Best Railway Sim Yet
Rollin', rollin'
Train Sim World 3 chugs to PS5 and PS4 today, and while we need to spend several more hours in the driver’s seat before we bring you a verdict, we thought we’d engage the throttle on our first impressions. TL;DR: it’s a revelation compared to Train Sim World 2 in some ways, thanks to the tidier user interface and vastly...
News God of War Ragnarok Gameplay Video Reveals New Realm Svartalfheim
Home of the dwarves
Game Informer has returned with another fresh look at God of War Ragnarok. This time, another short video introduces us to Svartalfheim, a dwarven realm that's new for the sequel. It was one of the locked areas in God of War, but all nine realms will be open in the upcoming title. Anyway, Svartalfheim is all about "dwarven...
News The Division Heartland Details Leak Via Ubisoft Store Ahead of Ubisoft Forward Event
Be still my heartland
The Division Heartland was announced back in 2021, and the Ubisoft-published, Red Storm-developed free-to-play shooter is supposed to release later this year, for PS5 and PS4. There is a pretty good chance we will see it this weekend at Ubisoft's Forward event. It appears someone might have jumped the gun, though, as a page...
News Abduct NPCs and Sacrifice Them in Conan Exiles Age of Sorcery on PS4
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you
Announced back in June, The Age of Sorcery has begun in Conan Exiles, with the long-running MMO getting a fresh injection of content in this massive 3.0 update, and we got a new trailer to celebrate. Magic has finally come to the open-world survival game, and it's kind of hard to believe it wasn't...
News Firewall Ultra Is a Huge PSVR2 Sequel to Zero Hour
Takes full advantage of PSVR2
First Contact Entertainment has announced it's developing a sequel to PSVR game Firewall Zero Hour. Called Firewall Ultra, it's being made exclusively for PSVR2 and will take advantage of every feature the headset has. A quick teaser trailer can be
Mini Review The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition (PS4) - New Improvements Can't Fix Everything
Back to work
The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition is aptly named, rising from the ashes of the original, short-lived version. While largely the same game you remember from 2016, this iteration ditches the free-to-play structure, introduces new features, and refreshes the experience in various other ways. Whether those changes are enough to make...
News Housemarque Appears to Have Confirmed PC Port of Returnal During GDC 2022
PlayStation's worst-kept secret
Rumours of a PC port of Housemarque's excellent Sisyphean opus, Returnal, are, fittingly enough, neverending. We've reported previously that the PlayStation console exclusive looked like it was headed for a PC release after SteamDB listings were uncovered. Still, the latest indication comes to us from GDC 2022, of all...
News Key PS5, PS4 Boss Masayasu Ito Set to Retire After 36 Years at Sony
Lin Tao now SIE vice president
Sony has confirmed that Masayasu Ito will retire from the company on the 1st October. You may have seen Ito's name mentioned in various corporate-focused articles over the years, and that's because he's the vice president of Sony Interactive Entertainment — a key figure in the overall business of PlayStation. Ito's...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Casts Voice Talent from Bloodborne
Amicia and Hugo actors reprise roles
Asobo Studio has revealed A Plague Tale: Innocence voice actors Charlotte McBurney and Logan Hannan are reprising their roles for next month's sequel, and will be joined by talent who have lent their voices to Bloodborne and the Netflix TV series Heartstopper. McBurney is once again Amicia while Hannan plays the...
News Free-to-Play Hero Shooter Gundam Evolution Blasts to PS5, PS4 in December
Suit up
Bandai Namco has confirmed that free-to-play 'hero' shooter Gundam Evolution will launch for both PS5 and PS4 on the 1st December, 2022. The six-versus-six title will feature 12 mobile suits at launch, each of which can be customised with different loadouts and skins. The game actually releases for PC through Steam on the 22nd September, so...
Monday5th Sep 2022
News Fans Think They've Found Naughty Dog's New IP in The Last of Us
Fantasy concept art uncovered
We know that Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann is working on a new PS5 project, and some fans think they’ve found concept art in The Last of Us’ remake. Screenshots shared on social media show a selection of fantasy-style images attached to a pinboard, including a unicorn and a lady with her mid-riff exposed...
Review Madden NFL 23 (PS5) - EA Sports Settles for Another Safe Five Yard Gain
Thanks, coach
The story goes that John Madden refused to sign off on EA Sports’ original football sim until it put 22 players on the field. The rest, of course, is history – and the Madden NFL franchise has been striving for realism ever since. That ambition comes in the form of a few buzzwords this year, including the distinctly marketing-led...
News Supermassive Games' Next Title in Development, Could Stray from Teen Horror Genre
Adult horror? Horror for kids?
The next game from Until Dawn and The Quarry developer Supermassive is currently in development, has a tentative release window of 2025 or 2026, and will be equivalent in size to previous games. Intriguingly, it may also depart from the well-worn realm of teen horror. In an interview with VGC, studio director Will...
Reminder Last Chance to Claim August's PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games
Add them to your library
It's a fresh month, which means a new batch of PS Plus Essential games is on the horizon. However, before we concern ourselves with September's goodies, let's not forget August's PS Plus lineup. Today, 5th September, is your last day to claim this trio and add them to your games library, and it's a selection you'll want...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 1, Horizon Forbidden West Champion PS5
Gold and silver for Sony's first-party titles
As was probably to be expected, The Last of Us: Part I has made its debut in the UK's physical sales chart at number one. The remake of this modern classic sits in first place despite lower initial sales than Saints Row, though that comparison comes with all sorts of caveats. Not least of which is the...
News Bandai Namco's Mystery Tokyo Game Show Announcement Has People Dreaming
One night in Tokyo
Tokyo Game Show 2022 is just a couple of weeks away, and Bandai Namco has revealed its schedule for the event. The publisher is set to host a number of showings across three days (the 15th, 16th, and 18th September), with exhibits dedicated to the likes of various Gundam games, upcoming RPG One Piece Odyssey, Dragon Ball: The...
News Rick and Morty Explore the Nine Realms in God of War Ragnarok Promo
Not about the money this time
The marketing machine is kicking off for God of War Ragnarok, a game that's due out in just a couple of months. For Sony's big first-party titles, it loves splashing the cash, and they don't get much bigger than the sequel to one of PS4's most revered exclusives. Just one avenue to drum up excitement is this: pair the...
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A remaster complete with additional features, characters, and combat adjustments, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R remains an excellent adaptation of the popular anime and manga property at its core. The attention to detail is often outstanding, with the game referencing all kinds of interactions and events...
News Konami Renews Suikoden Trademark Ahead of Anticipated TGS Showing
The Stars of Destiny are aligned
Konami has renewed the trademark for its cult-classic Suikoden JRPG franchise, fueling speculation that the publisher's teased new title in a "world-loved series" could be the next entry set in that universe. That, along with the fact that Japanese voice actor Yuki Kaji will be in attendance, gives the matter...
News Set Phasers to Stunning in Another Space Opera, Coming to PS5 in 2023
Epic pixel action
Another Space Opera - Episode 1: The Wake of The Giant is a cinematic action platformer set in a dark future, and it blasts its way onto PS5 in 2023 A.D. In 2297, Earth has been reborn in the fires of nuclear war, and the survivors find themselves caught up in a new supernatural conflict that will decide the fate of the very...
News Hype Builds as New Tales from the Borderlands Gets Dual Character, Gameplay Trailers
Plus, the return of the Siege Moustache!
New Tales from the Borderlands is the follow-up to the excellent Tales from the Borderlands, and it's set to launch on 21st October, on PS5 and PS4. We got a couple of new trailers over the weekend, with one detailing its colourful cast of characters, and the other an extensive look at gameplay. We meet...
News Meet The Hunter, Your Customisable Player Surrogate in Marvel's Midnight Suns
Yes, you can pet the Hellhound
A new trailer for Marvel's Midnight Suns has been released, this time focusing on The Hunter, an original character created for the game but one that is justified and given grounding in the expansive Marvel Universe lore. The Hunter is the child of Lillith, the Mother of Demons, an antagonist who has intervened during...
Sunday4th Sep 2022
News Silent Hill 2 Remake Pitch Images Leak, May Be a Timed PlayStation Exclusive
New third-person camera perspective
Screenshots claiming to be from an internal pitch demo of the rumoured Silent Hill 2 remake have leaked, showing main character James Sunderland from a camera perspective reminiscent of Resident Evil 2 and the classic nurse enemy. The three images can be viewed below. Whilst very blurry, prominent leaker
Poll Are You Happy With Your PS Plus Games for September 2022?
Plus or minus?
Sony blindsided us this week by announcing all of the games for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium at the same time. As such, this month's PS Plus poll is a big one. Let's start with the Essential selection, which, as per usual, consists of three games. We've got delightful indie Toem on PS5, the flashy Need for Speed Heat on PS4,...
Monday5th Sep 2022
News The Last of Us PS5’s UK Physical Sales Half of Saints Row
Clicker shock
The Last of Us: Part I has topped the UK sales charts – but the £69.99 remake-cum-remaster is not exactly pulling up trees. Naughty Dog’s sumptuous return to Joel and Ellie’s inaugural outing sold about half of what Saints Row managed during its launch week – although it’s important to underline that, in both instances, this...
News The Callisto Protocol's Boss Underfire for Appearing to Glorify 15 Hour Shifts
Gruelling like the game's gore
A misjudged Twitter post from Striking Distance Studios founder Glen Schofield has been deleted after it was criticised for appearing to glorify crunch. The former EA and Activision man – whose team is currently working to wrap up survival horror The Callisto Protocol ahead of its 2nd December launch – said that...
Saturday3rd Sep 2022
News PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium PS5, PS4 Games for September 2022 Announced
Every PS Plus tier revealed
Update: Sony has now confirmed PS Plus lineup for all tiers of its subscription. That means, as previously reported, Toem (PS5), Need for Speed Heat (PS4), and Granblue Fantasy Versus (PS4) join the list of All PS Plus Games as
News The Last of Us PS5's Pricey Firefly Edition Shipping in Shocking Condition
Authentic to the apocalypse, at least
Sony has committed a cardinal sin with its PlayStation Direct exclusive The Last of Us: Part I Firefly Edition – it’s not invested in good enough packaging. Anyone purchasing the $100 limited edition is doing so for collection purposes – some pre-orders were even being flogged for up to $450 on auction...
News The Callisto Protocol DLC Appears Up in the Air Despite Selling Season Pass
Promising four years of support
The Callisto Protocol team Striking Distance Studios has been queried on its plans for post-launch support and the possibility of DLC, with the developer responding that it's planning four years' worth. That's a lot for a single player only game — only titles like Dying Light have achieved such a feat — but the...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 17
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 17 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 442
Steel rises
It's been a big week here at Push Square, with our The Last of Us 1 guide going live, alongside tons of other content. This author is especially knackered, but WAYP stops for no one. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've been really enjoying a rush of indie games lately, with Cult of the Lamb currently on the agenda. Once that'
Friday2nd Sep 2022
News New God of War Ragnarok Gameplay Is Short But Sweet
Play with your food
A new slice of God of War Ragnarok gameplay has been uploaded today as part of Game Informer's exclusive coverage, focusing on the new weapons and abilities included in the follow-up to the 2018 iteration. We get a look at a new enemy type called Grims, and a few new skills involving ice are shown off. Shields look to play a...
Mini Review Inscryption (PS5) - The Most Unique Game You Will Play All Year
Heart of the cards
Inscryption is one of those games where the less you know the better. A card battling roguelike on first impression, it's what happens outside those duels where the true magic lies. Daniel Mullins has crafted a deceiving title full of layers and surprises; pulling them back and learning how they tick is what makes Inscryption...
Made back in January
A new statement shared with The Verge has revealed that Microsoft and Sony signed an agreement back in January to keep the Call of Duty series on PlayStation hardware for "several more years" after any current contracts expire. The news follows a statement from the UK government that
News CDPR Confirms New Cyberpunk 2077 Update, Info Coming Next Week
A special Night City Wire broadcast
Update: Following on from its Night City Wire broadcast announcement, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it'll be sharing details on Cyberpunk 2077's next patch. A developer stream will take place after the show, and the team will be talking about "all the new stuff coming to Cyberpunk 2077 with the next update"...
Poll Did You Buy The Last of Us: Part I?
Us or them
One of Sony's heaviest hitters of 2022 is here — and it's a remake of what many consider to be one of the greatest PlayStation titles of all time. However, Sony's decision to sell The Last of Us: Part I at full price has has already resulted in a tidal wave of criticism. As we wrote in our review, this is still a phenomenal video game...
News What Remains of Edith Finch PS5 Upgrade Now Free For Those with PS4 Version via PS Plus
Just FYI
At the end of July, Annapurna Interactive surprised fans with a PS5 release of the excellent narrative adventure What Remains of Edith Finch. The new version, sporting 4K resolution and 60 frames-per-second performance, is a free upgrade for those that bought the PS4 version. However, some fans were a little frustrated to learn that this...
News Celebrate the Arrival of The Last of Us Part I with These Ridiculous Reaction GIFs
Memes are funny
As is now a bit of a tradition among Sony's first-party releases, The Last of Us: Part I now has a selection of animated GIFs to call its own. Created by Naughty Dog and based on popular reaction GIFs used basically everywhere, you can now meme up a storm with all your favourite Last of Us characters. Joel, Ellie, and a Clicker are...
News Naughty Dog Pays Tribute to The Last of Us: Part I Dev Who Passed Away During Production
Daniel Kinnard "was a wonderful person"
Naughty Dog has immortalized a Visual Arts developer who sadly passed away whilst they were working on The Last of Us: Part I. Daniel Kinnard, a producer at the studio, can be found posing as a baseball player on a poster located in the farmhouse with Tommy during the sequence where you search for Ellie...
News No Quidditch Matches in Hogwarts Legacy, But You Can Still Fly a Broom
To the dungeons
An updated FAQ on the official Hogwarts Legacy website has confirmed the popular wizarding sport Quidditch won't be playable in the game. You'll still be able to get about the school of witchcraft and wizardry aboard a broomstick, but the flights won't get competitive with a Quaffle and Golden Snitch. In the sport's place, you will...
News Armed Fantasia and Penny Blood Smash Kickstarter Stretch Goal, Officially Coming to PS5
Console confirmed
The Double Kickstarter project we have covered throughout the week has smashed past its initial asking amount of $750,000 and is sitting just north of the million-dollar mark at the time of writing. That means that both Armed Fantasia: To the End of the Wilderness and Penny Blood are officially coming to PS5, with an expected...
News Gotham Knights Co-Op and Climactic 'Villain Night' Events Revealed in IGN First Preview
Rise to the challenge
The release date for Gotham Knights is fast approaching, and we can all look forward to donning a cowl on 21st October. To fuel the hype flames further, we got ten minutes of gameplay courtesy of the IGN First preview process and Warners Bros. Games Montreal. We learned some cool new bits of information, like the fact that the...
News Meet The Colourful Cast of Villains In-Line for a Butt-Kicking in River City Girls 2
Double dragoness
In a new trailer for River City Girls 2, we learn about some of the villains who will oppose our heroines and their motivations. The bodacious brawler was recently delayed and is expected to launch "sometime after" its originally planned Summer 2022 release window. We get to meet Sabuko, the disgraced daughter, Ken, the rich boy...
News Naughty Dog Details AI and Encounter Design in The Last of Us: Part I Combat Trailer
Violence, revisited
The preordained date has finally arrived, The Last of Us: Part I is out in the wild, and developer Naughty Dog has released a trailer detailing the game's violent, visceral combat. The Last of Us: Part II featured a dodge mechanic which has not been backported, and game director Matthew Gallant explains that it would have...
News Run Rings Around the Opposition with This Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Overview Trailer
Go moderately fast
A new trailer for Sonic Frontiers has been released by SEGA, giving us an overview of the game. Sonic Frontiers is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 8th November, 2022. On a routine Chaos Emerald-gathering venture with Tails and Amy, Sonic and his friends are sucked into a dimensional portal and find themselves in a strange digital world...
Thursday1st Sep 2022
Welcome to the urban jungle
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Enjoy your stay
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Everybody needs good neighbours
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Wolf of Wall Street
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Going underground
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How do you solve a problem like Ellie? Downtown
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Does It Have Multiplayer?
Survive together
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Skool daze
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You've got the power
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Another brick in the face
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Cultural excursion
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Going underground
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The road
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Pray for prey
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Optional Conversations Locations
Getting to know you
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Trust me and we will escape from the city
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You're in for a big surprise
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Ellie's Jokes Locations
That's all I got
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An emergency
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Guide The Last of Us 1: 20 Years Later Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Optional Conversations
Boston sprinters
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Strictly scientific
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The walking dead
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Reunion
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Law and order
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An important package
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Outside Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Optional Conversations
Tell it to 'em, Ellie
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Guide The Last of Us 1: The Slums Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Artefacts
Slumdog millionaire
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Best Difficulty to Select
You're already dead
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Epilogue Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Comics
Okay
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A safe space
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Back in a Flash Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Artefacts
Much-need medicine
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Ranch House Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Firefly Pendants, Comics
Country pursuit
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Weapons Locations and Upgrades
Locked and loaded
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Mallrats Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Optional Conversations
Shop till you drop
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Shiv Doors Locations
Master of unlocking
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Respite
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Safe Code Combinations
Sticky fingers
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Prologue Walkthrough
Outbreak day
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Does It Have New Game Plus?
We go again
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Guide The Last of Us 1: The Enemy of My Enemy Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Artefacts
Infected fun
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Firefly Pendants Locations
Look for the light
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Workbenches Locations
Prepared for the worst
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News Assassin's Creed Mirage Announced, Full Reveal at Ubisoft Forward
Following leak earlier in the day
Update: Following the screenshot leak earlier today, Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed Mirage. More information will be shared during the publisher's Ubisoft Forward livestream on 10th September 2022. Original article: Images of what appea
Guide The Last of Us 1: So Close Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Artefacts
Health kit hit
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Artefacts Locations
Chronicles
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Workbench Tools Locations
Sharpest tool in the shed
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Guide The Last of Us 1: All Training Manuals Locations
Something to fight for
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Guide The Last of Us 1: Escape from Liberty Gardens Walkthrough
The Turning
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Guide The Last of Us 1: How to Open the Safe in Downtown
Subway's in Safe hands
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News Digital Foundry Tech Review Shows Just How Far The Last of Us: Part I Has Come
Talk about a glow up
The wizards over at Digital Foundry have prepared an exhaustive comparison between the about-to-be-released The Last of Us: Part I and previous iterations of that game, The Last of Us: Part II, and even the souped-up, pre-release version of The Last of Us shown at E3 2012. The video clocks in at 50 minutes, and is likely to be...
Guide The Last of Us 1: How to Open the Safe in The Woods
It's totally Safe in The Woods
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News The Last of Us PS5 Remake Has Easier Trophy List Than PS4, PS3 Versions
21 less Trophies to unlock
Unlocking the Platinum Trophy for The Last of Us: Part I is going to prove a simpler task than it did for the 2013 original and the PS4 remaster that followed a year later. The PS5 remake's Trophy list is available to view now on Exophase, and it reveals there are 21 fewer trinkets to unlock and that you won't need to...
Guide The Last of Us 1: All Items and How to Craft Them
Geared up
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Guide The Last of Us 1: How to Open the Safe in Suburbs
Suburbs are Safe neighbourhoods
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News Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2 Reveal Could Be Incoming
RGG Studio teases 'sneak peek'
Our first proper look at Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2, or whatever the previously confirmed sequel turns out to be called, could be incoming. Developer RGG Studio is teasing a "sneak peek trailer" for something, as part of its next RGG Studio TV broadcast, scheduled for the 8th September. The stream is set to begin at 8PM...
Guide The Last of Us 1: All Comics Locations
Endure and survive
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News UK Government Investigating Xbox's Activision Buyout Further
Microsoft issues response
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has today revealed its investigation into Microsoft's proposed purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision requires more time in a "phase two" study. The initial findings have raised concerns about how "Microsoft could use its control over popular games like Call of Duty and World of...
Rumour That Long Awaited Silent Hill Reveal May Be Coming Sooner Rather Than Later
Keep at least a grain of salt at the ready
Stop us if you have heard this one before, but rumours of the long-awaited reveal of that Silent Hill 2 revival have begun to swirl again, with reliable folks indicating that we will find out more sometime in September. Andy Robinson over at VGC has heard from several sources that a reveal is imminent
News Developers Should Have an Easier Time Porting Their Games to PSVR2
Smooth sailing
The launch of PSVR2 is slated for early in 2023, and as the appointed time draws closer, we learn more and more about Sony's next foray into virtual reality. Case in point, Sony Interactive Entertainment's own Yasuo Takahashi and Kenjo Akiyama spoke at CEDEC (Computer Entertainment Developers Conference) last week. They highlighted...
Friday2nd Sep 2022
News Gremlins' Gizmo Takes Over MultiVersus on PS5, PS4 Next Week
Bright light
Update: In a separate Twitter message, MultiVersus developer Player First Games has confirmed that Gizmo and Stripe will both be unique additions to the platform fighter’s roster – and Gizmo is coming first, on 6th September. Are we all excited, then? And just like that, Gremlins’ Gizmo is coming to MultiVersus – er, next...
News NBA 2K23's 'Largest and Most Involved' Storyline Features Rapper J. Cole
Power trip
NBA 2K23 was already shaping up to be a gigantic package, between its Michael Jordan campaign and historical Franchise mode features, but of course there’s still MyCareer to consider. Much like last year, on new-gen consoles like PS5, you’ll be balancing your time between the NBA and your of
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News Tour the Hogwarts Legacy Common Rooms, New Gameplay Clips Shared
Make yourself at home
Avalanche Software has shared a new look at Hogwarts Legacy to mark this year's Back to Hogwarts Day, focusing on the Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff common rooms. In a presentation from community manager Chandler Wood, the video reveals the entrances to where the members of the four houses wind down, go to...
News Adorable RPG The Outbound Ghost Set to Haunt Your Console This November
Otherworldly delights
The Outbound Ghost is a delightful little 2.5D RPG all about helping ghosts ascend to the afterlife. Physical editions will be released on PS5 and PS4 on 25th November, with a digital release listed as later in 2022. We got a new trailer ostensibly for the PC release date, but there is plenty of gameplay included for our...
News Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Packs a Punch in New Gameplay Trailer
Arrives early 2023
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, from the makers of successful indie Souls-like Ashen, is looking good in this latest video. Showing off about five minutes of gameplay, you get a good taste of combat, which combines an axe, a gun, and the magical abilities of your furry friend. It looks like you'll deal most of your damage with the...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Tagged With a Delay, Getting Up in Summer 2023
Still looks funking awesome
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is the spiritual successor to the cult-classic Jet Set Radio. While it was slated to release in 2022, developer Team Reptile has announced another delay (originally meant to launch in 2021). The funky title is now targeting a Summer 2023 release window. In Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, the art of graffiti...
News Synth Riders Announces Latest Song Pack, Features League of Legends Music
Available now
It’s no secret this humble writer loves Synth Riders, with its incredible gameplay and a steady supply of new content. It's one of the very best games you can get for your PlayStation VR headset! And Kluge Interactive has announced yet another pack of songs for their marvellous rhythm title, adding a smattering of songs pack...
News Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden Now Official, Out for PS4 on 13th September
New story, new skills
Following a PS Store leak last week, Square Enix has revealed Voice of Cards: The Beasts of Burden is indeed real and will be launching on PS4 as soon as 13th September 2022. It's another standalone story that requires no knowledge of previous titles T
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