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News The Last of Us 2 Inspires Deliver Us Mars in PS5, PS4 Dev Diary
Get a look behind the scenes
News - 2022, Week 18
Sunday8th May 2022
News Delayed PS4 Multiplayer Spin-Off Resident Evil Re:Verse Re-Emerges
Revitalised?
It’s been eons since we last heard word about Resident Evil Re:Verse, the celebratory multiplayer spin-off that was intended to be a part of the overall Resident Evil Village package. A sequence of poorly received private beta tests saw Capcom put the project back in the oven, and we’ve barely got an update since. Originally...
Saturday7th May 2022
News PS Store Weekend Offer Cuts More PS5, PS4 Prices
Right in the deals
If you’ve got nothing to play this weekend – and, seriously, how have you managed to clear your backlog and do you have any tips? – then Sony’s just dropped a Weekend Offer on the PS Store which sees a number of PS5 and PS4 game prices slashed by up to 75 per cent. The main participant is 2K and Rockstar, but you can also...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 425
Believe with all your heart
We truly are in the doldrums, folks, because this week was a real stinker of nothingness for virtually the entire gaming industry. Yes, we got the shock news that Embracer has acquired Square Enix's western studios first thing on Monday, but beyond that... Nada. Let's play some games, eh? Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm...
Friday6th May 2022
News 'Multiple Sources' Said Sony Is Buying Square Enix, Allegedly
But who knows, huh?
Remember when there was big chatter about a Sony acquisition, specifically from industry veterans Jeff Grubb and Greg Miller? Both were talking about Square Enix. “When I talked about the three rumours I’d heard, and one was an acquisition, this is the one I’d heard,” Miller finally revealed on an episode of his
News The Last of Us 2 Inspires Deliver Us Mars in PS5, PS4 Dev Diary
Get a look behind the scenes
Deliver Us Mars developer Keoken Interactive says it's been inspired by The Last of Us: Part II whilst making the sequel to Deliver Us the Moon, so this latest project already sounds like a relatively more ambitious one. Planned for launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4, game director and CEO Koen Deetman says it's "bigger and...
News PS Plus Subscribers Can Claim a Free FIFA 22 Ultimate Team Pack
How's your pack luck?
Deep down, we all know why FIFA 22 is one of all PS Plus games this month. The reality is that the football season is ending soon, and EA Sports is trying to squeeze the last dregs of profit out of the soccer sim. Many may simply download the game and play offline, however, and the publisher would rather get you spending in...
News Sony's Bungie Buyout to Be Investigated by the FTC
Investigation could push acquisition back by six months
As is typically the case for billion dollar acquisitions, Sony’s mammoth $3.6 billion buyout of Bungie will be investigated by the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC for short. While you could be forgiven for forgetting that PlayStation had dug deep to purchase the Destiny developer, this is a...
News Final Fantasy 16 Trailer Coming Soon, Game's Basically Complete
The Final Fantasy countdown
It sounds like it's actually happening, folks: it apparently won't be long until we're finally reunited with Final Fantasy XVI. During a recent Square Enix livestream for mobile title NieR Recarnation, Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida gave an update on the anticipated PS5 RPG (as reported by Audrey and...
News Outriders Has so Far Failed to Turn a Profit for Square Enix
Riding on the edge
Square Enix hasn't had a great time with its Western arm, has it? Following years of the publisher stating that its Western-developed titles, like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex, had underperformed commercially, it only went and sold off a bunch of studios and corresponding properties to Embracer Group earlier this week, for a relatively...
Poll When Do You Think Final Fantasy 16 Will Release?
But a Fantasy
It's been a pretty slow week for news, so let's enter the weekend with a potentially interesting poll: when do you think Final Fantasy XVI will release? The PS5 action RPG was first revealed during Sony's next-gen showcase in 2020. Since then, we've seen almost nothing of the game, barring a few screenshots and concept art. It feels...
News Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Surpasses Original Movie's Box Office Gross with the Power of Friendship
Knuckle down
Paramount Pictures and SEGA have today announced updated box office figures for Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and the blue blur's sophomore movie has now comfortably outpaced the original. The sequel now sits at $331.64 million at the global box office, spin-dashing past the first film's $319.71 million. Despite a mixed reaction from critics...
Video Please, Sony - We Need These PSVR2 Games
Dare to dream
PSVR2 remains in that semi-limbo state where we know it’s coming, but we still don’t know much about it – especially when it comes to software. Obviously, a handful of games have been officially announced – including Horizon Call of the Mountain – but we can still revel in the unknown, before our expectations crash back to...
News Genshin Impact Is Raking in Absurd Sums of Money
Mobile version making $1 billion every six months
Remember when Genshin Impact was first revealed? It was received irately by Nintendo fans, resulting in a series of meme-worthy photographs where Breath of the Wild stans converged on a convention to ridicule the release! Chinese developer miHoYo is enjoying the last laugh, though, as it’s reported...
News OlliOlli World's Sci-Fi Expansion Void Riders Adds New Gameplay, Characters, and More
Skateboarding in spaaaaace
OlliOlli World arrived back in February, and it elevates everything about the side-scrolling skateboarding series to a new level. While the base game has plenty to see and do, developer Roll7 has been working hard to release a pair of expansions, and we've got a taste of what to expect from the first of these courtesy of...
News Cult Hit Indie Game Unpacking Moves In on PS5, PS4 on 10th May
BAFTA-winning title finds a new home
We've been curious to try Unpacking for quite a while, especially after its overwhelmingly positive reception on other platforms. Thankfully, it was announced for both PS5 and PS4 not too long ago, though it stopped short of providing a release date. Now, Humble Games and developer Witch Beam have revealed when...
News Fortnite Enters the Multiverse of Madness with Scarlet Witch Skin and Items
As movie hits theatres globally
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness hits theatres all over the globe today, so it's only right there is some sort of Fortnite crossover to accompany the movie. It's a tradition at this point, right? The wizard himself has been available for a while through the Chapter 3 Season 2 Battle Pass, and now his...
Thursday5th May 2022
First Impressions Trails from Zero Is Going to Be a Must-Play for JRPG Fans
From Zero to hero
Originally a 2010 PSP title, Trails from Zero was never officially released in the West, despite its incredibly positive reputation amongst hardcore Trails fans. Indeed, many would tell you that this is one of the best entries in Falcom's long, long running The Legend of Heroes franchise — and that's saying a lot. Thankfully, NIS...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.13 Out Now, Here Are All Patch Notes
Many more fixes
Yet another Horizon Forbidden West patch is available now on PlayStation 5 and PS4, bringing the game up to version 1.13. Much like prior updates, it focuses on fixing glitches and issues related to main quests and optional side content as well as the UI. Elsewhere, there's been a pass on the audio with more improvements and tweaks...
Review Trek to Yomi (PS5) - Short Samurai Slasher Thrives on Amazing Atmosphere
Highway to hell
Trek to Yomi isn't much of a trek, to be honest. This tribute to classic samurai cinema is only a few hours long at most, taking place across just a handful of story chapters. But what Trek to Yomi lacks in longevity, it makes up for in sheer atmosphere and spectacle. It's a superbly crafted indie adventure from a visual point of...
News All Dying Light Owners Automatically Upgraded to Enhanced Edition
Get five DLC packs for free
Techland is doing owners of the original Dying Light game a real solid and automatically upgrading base versions of the game to the Enhanced Edition starting today. This applies to both physical and digital versions of the parkour focused zombie game, netting you The Following expansion as well as four smaller DLC packs...
Feature What's Next for PS5, PS4?
The future is now
It’s been a good start to the year for PlayStation, with the release of two critically acclaimed exclusives in Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7, as well as dozens of other noteworthy titles, including Ghostwire Tokyo, MLB The Show 22, and Sifu to name just a few. Of course, as we lurch into the slow summer season, things...
Rumour New Mafia Game in Development, Is a Prequel to the Trilogy
Word on the street
A new Mafia game is in the works at developer Hangar 13, according to a fresh report from Kotaku. Not a huge surprise if true, we suppose, but it'll be interesting to see what the future holds for what is such a well known franchise. Apparently, it's going to use Unreal Engine 5, and it's actually going to be a prequel to the...
News Off The Grid Is a Story Focused Battle Royale Game, Out for PS5 in 2023
From District 9 director Neill Blomkamp
Just under a year ago, it was announced District 9 and Chappie director Neill Blomkamp is lending his services to a AAA multiplayer shooter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Fast forward to today and the project has been revealed as Off The Grid, a Battle Royale game that adds a narrative focus to...
News New Hitman 3 Map Now Out in July, Freelancer Mode Afterwards
Latest location revealed
Hitman 3 studio IO Interactive is doing a bit of a switcheroo with its post-launch content plans, pushing back the new Freelancer mode and bringing forward its latest map. The previously announced mode, which is pitched as "the next evolution of Hitman", will now arrive in the second half of 2022. To make up for that, the...
News Summer Game Fest 2022 Dated for 9th June, Game Reveals Planned
Keighley bites back
Geoff Keighley has confirmed his Summer Game Fest showcase will return on 9th June 2022 at 7pm BST / 11am PT / 2pm ET. Featuring a "cross-industry showcase" containing multiple game announcements as well as the indie-focused Day of the Devs, the event looks set to be your main replacement for E3 2022, which has been completely...
News Deep Rock Galactic Season 2 Available Now on PS5, PS4
Rival Escalation
If you're still plumbing the depths of co-op mining game Deep Rock Galactic, you'll be pleased to know that a brand new season has just arrived on PS5 and PS4. After launching on PS Plus to great success, Season 2 — Rival Escalation — is ready to roll, adding in a whole bunch of cool stuff to refresh the experience. After...
News Everything You Need to Know About Apex Legends Newcomer, Newcastle
Getting Defensive
Apex Legends is about to introduce its 21st legend in the form of Newcastle. This has been a character rumoured for the longest time, and even included in a hefty leak some months ago. But now we are just days away from the launch of Season 13, Saviours, which hopes that Newcastle will slot in nicely while mixing up the meta. But...
Wednesday4th May 2022
Hands On Sifu's New Difficulty Settings are a Superb Addition
Something for everyone
When Sifu first launched back in February, its steep difficulty curve wasn't necessarily criticised, but it was enough to put a lot of potential players off. Indeed, even if you go take a look at our review — which dropped prior to release — the comments section is full of people questioning whether they'd be willing to...
News Star Wars Day Discounts PS5, PS4 Games from a Galaxy Far, Far Away
May the 4th deals arrive
The PlayStation Store is celebrating May the 4th with discounts for a range of Star Wars games both new and old. More recent titles like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Squadrons are included at some really good prices, and so too are classics such as Star Wars: Bounty Hunter and
News Acclaimed Historical Survival Medieval Dynasty Planned for PSVR2
Build a settlement in virtual reality
Survival games are among the most popular across all platforms these days, and Medieval Dynasty has been particularly well received on PC storefronts like Steam. The game merges hunting in the Middle Ages with tycoon-type gameplay, as you’re required to build and fortify a thriving settlement for you and your...
Video Why Prey Is Arkane's Best Game
Even better than Dishonored?
Prey (2017) just turned five this week, proving once more that time is a vortex. However, we saw this as a fantastic opportunity to once again remind the masses that Prey is bloody brilliant. This first-person sci-fi horror has never quite been held in the same regard to its Arkane brethren, such as Dishonored, or more...
News Sadly, There Are Currently No Plans for Shenmue 4
Yu Suzuki weighs in
There had been chatter, as there always is, that a Shenmue 4 announcement could be on the cards, especially following some loose “teasing” from publisher 110 Industries. As full-time Ryo Hazuki stans, though, we knew better than to get our hopes up: series creator and industry legend Yu Suzuki told IGN Japan recently that...
News LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Celebrates May the 4th with More Premium DLC
Not a bad batch
Today is Star Wars Day, because the date sounds like "may the force," which is something that characters in Star Wars say sometimes. It's pretty damn cool, and Disney celebrates this wordplay every year, promoting the beloved sci-fi franchise in all sorts of ways. One method is to hold a Star Wars game sale on the PS Store, while...
News Ghostwire: Tokyo Given First Digital Discount in Deal of the Week
Costs £39.59/$39.59
There's no new PlayStation Store sale this week, but those waiting on a Ghostwire: Tokyo discount are in luck: the title is the Deal of the Week until midnight on 11th May 2022. 34 per cent has been knocked off the price, taking it down to £39.59/$39.59 for the base version. There's also a Deluxe Edition, which packages in some...
News Dreams Update 2.44 Brings Big Improvements to Create Mode, Available Now
Patch notes, get yer patch notes
Dreams features lots of great user-made experiences to play/watch/listen to, but that's only half the game. Where Media Molecule's PS4 exclusive really gets crazy is with its versatile Create mode, allowing users to make more or less whatever they like. While the toolset was fantastic at launch, there is always room...
News Trek to Yomi's Action Packed Launch Trailer Sets the Tone Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch
There will be blood
Trek to Yomi is out tomorrow (that's the 5th May) on PS5 and PS4, so it's about time that we got a stylish launch trailer. The indie samurai slash-'em-up has always looked great in select footage — even if it was a little bit janky in that last gameplay video. Anyway, it won't be long until you can put Hiroki's steel to the...
Tuesday3rd May 2022
News PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for May 2022 Available Now
You've gotta die to get three points
Another month, another load of PlayStation Plus games to download. The next time we do this, select territories across Asia will be considered PS Plus Essential members. Until then, though, there's FIFA 22,
News Sony Buying Square Enix Was the Big Acquisition Rumour, Apparently
Here we are again
Remember back in March when PlayStation was rumoured to have a huge week of news? And then nothing much happened, aside from the official reveal of the new PS Plus tiers? Well, one of the most prominent rumours was that Sony was preparing an industry-shaking b
News PS5 Stock Issues Could Last Into 2024 as Chip Shortages Continue
Chippin' out
Sony's PS5 production woes look set to continue for quite some time yet, based on what Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has said about the ongoing chip shortages. Speaking to CNBC, Gelsinger warns that the aforementioned ship shortage could last into 2024 — a scenario that would no doubt force companies like Sony and Microsoft into once again...
News Sifu Update 1.009 Out Now on PS5, PS4, Bringing Difficulty Settings and More
More to master
As promised, the big Sifu update is now live on PS5 and PS4. Patch 1.009 brings difficulty settings to the often brutal martial arts brawler, adding both an easy mode and a hard mode. You can see the thinking behind these options in the official video embedded above. But that's not all. Update 1.009 also adds an advanced training...
News Sony Dumps Funds into Live Service Software Firm
PlayStation splurges on tech startup
Sony loves live service games. We’re yet to see the fruits of its labour, but apparently it has ten Fortnite-esque ongoing online multiplayer games in production – and it just spent billions buying Bungie and investing into Epic Games. Now the platform holder’s put its hand in its pocket once more, invest
News NHL 22 Makes a Power Play with EA Play on PS5, PS4
Ice to see
Well, then. There’s no word on FIFA 22 and Battlefield 2042 joining the EA Play catalogue as of yet, and actually its NHL 22 that’s about to be vaulted instead. With the ice hockey season hotting up – see what we did there? – EA Canada’s skating sim is stepping out of the sin bin on 12th
News Big AAA Games Coming from Bought Square Enix Studios, Says Embracer
Give me Deus Ex
Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montreal, and Square Enix Montreal will continue to make "very sizable AAA experiences" after the Embracer Group bought the three developers and a long list of gaming IPs from Square Enix for $300 million. A new Tomb Raider title is already confirmed to be in production, and other large games based on "beloved...
News Ubisoft Montréal Takes Over Development of Troubled Prince of Persia Remake
If only they could rewind time
We've heard very little about Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake since the last delay back in October. The fan favourite getting a modern coat of paint should be cause for celebration, but it's clearly been having issues behind the scenes. To try and get the project on track, Ubisoft Montréal has been called...
News EA Sports Testing FIFA 22 Crossplay on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
PS Plus game breaking down barriers
The majority of multiplayer games support some form of crossplay these days, but FIFA has been a holdout. While Sony’s own sports series MLB The Show integrated the feature last year, EA Sports has been reluctant to enable it. However, a test in the PS5 version of FIFA 22 – this month’s PS Plus game – is...
A new run
Update: Developer The Game Bakers has also confirmed that Furi is getting a native PS5 version, which will be a free upgrade if you already own the game on PS4. Like the DLC and update, the PS5 edition will release on the 17th May. PS4 players will also be able to transfer their save data to PS5. Original Story: File this one under...
News Redout 2 Gives WipEout Fans Something to Play on PS5, PS4 Later This Month
Mayday, mayday
Of all the WipEout pretenders out there, Redout is one of the better examples. Though not perfect, the anti-gravity racer is a similarly slick, ultra-fast game featuring sleek ships and thumping music. Redout 2 is looking like an impressive step forward, and the good news is it's just around the corner. As confirmed by this new...
Interview Ukrainian Dev Frogwares on Finishing Sherlock Holmes for PS4 Amid a War
A chat with Sergey Oganesyan about the Kyiv studio's approach
Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, an ambitious detective game from Kyiv-based developer Frogwares, launched on the PS4 last week. It’s one of several major releases from the Ukrainian studio in as many weeks, with Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments also launching on the Nintendo...
News F1 22 Shows Off Miami Grand Prix in Slick Gameplay Trailer
Plus: cover stars revealed
F1 22 was officially announced recently, but gameplay has been a no-show so far. Well, with today's trailer, we get a look at how the game is shaping up as the fancy new cars speed across Miami's International Autodrome circuit. As expected, the new entry is looking sharp so far — here's a few extra screenshots for good...
News Netflix Gives Us a Brief Glimpse at Animated Series Sonic Prime
Netflix and quill
Sonic the Hedgehog isn't just spin-dashing onto the big screen, he's also making a return to the realm of television. Netflix and SEGA have joined forces to create a brand new animated series called Sonic Prime, announced last year. Today, the subscription service has unveiled a very small look at how the show is shaping up. At the...
News Disgaea 6 Complete Gets a Meaty PS5, PS4 Overview Trailer
Everything a zombie needs to know
If you're looking forward to wacky tactical RPG Disgaea 6 Complete on PS5 or PS4, then you'll probably want to give this new trailer a watch. It's a pretty meaty video, clocking in at almost six minutes as the game's crazy characters give us an overview of how everything works. Even if you're not a Disgaea fan, this...
A complete list of every PlayStation Now game
What's the full list of all PS Now games? Below you'll find the complete lineup of every PlayStation Now game available to subscribers, spanning both PS4 and PS3 software. Remember that PlayStation 4 titles can be streamed or downloaded to either the PS5 or PS4, while PlayStation 3 titles can only be...
Monday2nd May 2022
News Pay for PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophies Is Rampant on PS Store Right Now
Platinum in 60 seconds
Forget pay-to-win, because the PS Store has become the home of pay-for-Platinums. Given the addictive nature of Sony’s gongs, it was only a matter of time before cunning companies monetised the popular pots, and we’re beginning to see more and more titles leaning into easy Trophies. In the case of publishers like Ratalaika...
News Final PS Now Game Lineup Revealed, Leaves Much to Be Desired
Naruto! SoulCalibur! Blasphemous!
The very last monthly games update for Sony's PlayStation Now service has arrived, and it's not exactly going out with a bang. Available for download starting tomorrow, the following PS4 games will be added to PS Now: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 SoulCalibur VI Blasphemous
News Embracer Group to Buy Multiple Square Enix Studios and IPs in Huge Acquisition
Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain, much more
Embracer Group, the enormous company that's always scooping up studios and franchises, is set to close its latest big deal, and it's a doozy. The conglomerate is about to acquire several developers and IPs from Square Enix. The acquisition will include studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, and...
News As Bargain Bin Tomb Raider Goes to Embracer, PlayStation Seeks Acquisition Expert
Responsible for driving long-term value for firm
Is anyone else surprised Sony seemingly wasn’t in the market for Square Enix’s western studios, specifically Crystal Dynamics and the Tomb Raider franchise? The company may have Uncharted these days, but Lara Croft is still a top ten globally recognised gaming icon, and the character would fit...
News Returnal PS5 Update 3.03 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
We go again
Update: Housemarque waited until just after we set our news story live to publish its list of patch notes for this Returnal update. As it happens, the notes don't go over what's changed as far as balancing is concerned. They do confirm a series of bug fixes, however, including some found while playing co-op. Here are the patch notes in...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 Bounce Back Once Again
Boomerang bestsellers
Sony's games tend to perform very well when it comes to physical copies — so long as people can also buy the console. We've seen this several times with the UK's boxed bestsellers; if PS5 stock is available, its games will almost immediately float up to the top 10. The platform holder has struggled to keep supply consistent,...
Tuesday3rd May 2022
News Square Enix Retains Just Cause, Life Is Strange, Outriders IPs
Embracer Group scoops up the rest
Western production of Square Enix games isn't closing up shop entirely despite the publisher selling the vast majority of its studios outside of Japan to the Embracer Group this morning. It has been confirmed the Japanese firm will retain the rights to the Just Cause, Life Is Strange, and Outr
Monday2nd May 2022
Hands On Matchpoint: Tennis Championships Could Be the Ace We've Been Waiting For
We 15-love it so far
When you really stop and think about it, tennis and video games will forever be tied. Pong, one of the earliest arcade success stories, may be simplistic – but it’s effectively tennis in everything but name. Ever since this author got Anna Kournikova’s Smash Court Tennis on the PS1 (remember her?!), we’ve been huge fans...
Tuesday3rd May 2022
News VRR Support Patched into Ghostwire: Tokyo
Native support from Tango Gameworks
PlayStation 5 console exclusive Ghostwire: Tokyo has today patched in native support for Variable Refresh Rates (VRR) on compatible 4K TVs. The update is available to download now, allowing the game to be further optimised beyond the base setting provided by the PS5 console. At launch, Ghostwire: Tokyo shipped...
Monday2nd May 2022
News Slick Action RPG Thymesia Plagues PS5 This August
Unmasked
Thymesia first caught our eye in November of last year, when its debut gameplay trailer had us calling it "Bloodborne with backflips". That description still applies, with Thymesia looking pretty darn slick in its newest video, which also confirms that it's slashing to PS5 on the 9th August. If the combat ends up feeling as good as it...
News More Bosses, Weapons in Free Eldest Souls Expansion
Depths of the Forgotten out today
Fallen Flag Studio is patching new boss fights, weapons, and locations into its isometric Soulslike title Eldest Souls, all available for free today in the Depths of the Forgotten expansion. The update is said to be around 30 per cent the size of the base game, adding three new bosses, four more weapons, and a new...
Interview Good Work, 47 - A Chat with the Voice Actors That Breathe Life into Hitman
It's good to be back
Within the pantheon of great gaming partnerships, we’d put genetically engineered assassin Agent 47 and handler Diana Burnwood from Hitman right near the top of the list, perhaps just behind Mario and Luigi and Ratchet and Clank. The pair have overseen dozens upon dozens of deadly missions, in which the industry’s most...
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