News Sony Shares First Look at PS Plus Extra, Premium Games
PS5, PS4, PS3, PS1, and PSP titles detailed
News Insomniac Sends 60-Page Dossier to Sony Following Jim Ryan Abortion Email
Pledges $50,000 donation, which manufacturer will match
News - 2022, Week 20
Monday23rd May 2022
News PS1 Games on PS5, PS4 Have a CRT Filter and Much More
Sharp
We’ll be honest, when it was rumoured that Sony was bringing PS1 games to PS5 and PS4 as part of PS Plus Premium, we didn’t believe it. Then, when it was confirmed, we expected the absolute bare minimum. So, all credit goes to the Japanese giant for actually exceeding our expectations: rewind, upressing, and
News More PS1, PSP Games Launching on PS Plus Premium Revealed
Riiiiidge Racer!
PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium are less than 48 hours away from launch in select Asian territories, and even more PS1 and PSP games are beginning to hit the PS Store ahead of the rollout. We now know PSP title Ridge Racer 2
News PSP's Ridge Racer 2 Looks Tasty in Upressed PS5, PS4 Screenshots
Finish line
Ooh, boy – we hope you’ve got one of those battery-operated pocket fans handy, because retro PSP title Ridge Racer 2 is looking hot upressed on PS5 and PS4. These screenshots have been scraped directly from the PS Store, so are official images that the publisher’s using to promote the game – but it’s clear Sony’s emulator is...
Sunday22nd May 2022
News Dragon's Dogma Is Ten Years Old Today
Anniversary, Arisen!
Ten years ago today (that's the 22nd May, in case you're reading this in the future), Capcom released Dragon's Dogma on PS3. It was a dark fantasy action RPG that perhaps wouldn't get the praise that it deserved until years later, by which time it had established itself as something of a cult classic. Indeed, its original...
Saturday21st May 2022
News Juggernaut Publisher EA Planning to Sell or Merge
On the chopping block
How do you like your industry consolidation? We’re not convinced it’s in the best interest of gamers for a handful of conglomerates to own every major developer and publisher, but that’s the path we’re quickly hurtling down – and it looks like even EA is on the market. A report by Puck claims the juggernaut recently...
News Hideo Kojima Appears to Acknowledge Norman Reedus' Death Stranding 2 Leak
"Go to your private room, my friend"
Norman Reedus appeared to nonchalantly confirm Death Stranding 2 this week. In an interview, The Walking Dead star revealed that work had “just started” on the Death Stranding sequel, before reiterating the point a second time. The series, developed by Kojima Productions, is directed by auteur Hideo Kojima...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 427
You know the drill
Finally we have a partial list of PS Plus games for next month's launch, and we know that PS1 classic Syphon Filter will have a Platinum Trophy. Happy days! Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've put Elden Ring on ice for the time being, so I'm catching up on a few other bits and bobs. I've been chilling with OlliOlli World...
Friday20th May 2022
News PS Plus Premium's PS1 Games Can Have Trophies After All
Syphon Filter will even have a Platinum
Update: In a follow-up tweet, Sony Bend has confirmed that Syphon Filter will even have a Platinum Trophy for you to collect. That's going to be a tricky one considering how difficult the game can get, but it's awesome news for fans of retro games. Original Story: Well would you look at that? PlayStation...
News Astro Bot Gets the Nendoroid Treatment with Fantastic Figurine
Pre-orders open now
If you're aware of PS5, you're likely also aware of Astro Bot, the adorable robo-hero of Team Asobi's excellent 3D platformers. Debuting with PSVR's Astro Bot Rescue Mission, the character is probably better known for Astro's Playroom, the freebie game that comes pre-installed on every PS5. The little guy has quickly caught on as...
News New PS Store Weekend Sale Has Lots of Cheap PS5, PS4 Games
LEGO City! RAGE! Star Trek!
An all-new PlayStation Store weekend sale is in town, discounting PS5 and PS4 games for a few days. The digital deals listed below will be available until midnight on 23rd May 2022, so be sure to grab anything that catches your eye at the earliest opportunity. We'll share some of the best PS5, PS4 discounts below, but for...
News Tomb Raider, Deus Ex Remakes and Remasters Could Come to PS5, PS4
The Legacy of Kain, too
The rapidly expanding holding company Embracer Group has snapped up franchises like Tomb Raider and Deus Ex for a song from Square Enix, and it’s already pondering ways it can put the series to work. Speaking as part of a financial report, the firm revealed that it sees “great potential” in its $300 million
Random The Original, Ugly Sonic Movie Model Is Starring in a Film After All
All thanks to Chip 'n Dale
As it turned out, the Sonic the Hedgehog films came out rather well. Both are fun, fan-pleasing adventures that have done great numbers at the box office. However, there was a time before the first movie released when things were not looking good. Remember the above-pictured monstrosity? Thank goodness that character model...
News Death Stranding 2 Just Got Outed by Norman Reedus
"We just started the second one"
So... Norman Reedus, the actor who plays main character Sam in Death Stranding, might have just casually confirmed that a sequel is in development. In an interview with Leo Edit, the Walking Dead star is incredibly blunt and to the point when asked about his work on the aforementioned Hideo Kojima project. Reedus...
Poll Do PS Plus Premium's Classic Games Need Trophies for You to Play Them?
Ding!
When Sony re-revealed PS Plus Extra and Premium earlier this week, we saw a lot of people asking whether the classic PS1, PS2, and PSP titles included with Premium would include Trophy support. The digital trinkets system has become an integral part of PlayStation gaming since it was introduced back in the PS3 era, and some would argue that...
News Sonic Frontiers Is Aiming for High Review Scores, Says SEGA
We'll be the judge, thank you
Look, it's no secret: Sonic's games have been rough for years. Save for Sonic Mania, the highest rated title in the franchise in nearly two decades, the series has seriously struggled to resonate with critics. The fans are definitely a little friendlier towards these titles, and they sell well regardless, but it seems...
News Future Games Show will Present Around 40 Games with Summer Showcase
Who needs E3?
The next instalment of the Future Games Show has been announced, joining the growing lineup of summer presentations heading our way in the coming weeks. Organised by Future Publishing, this will be its second show this year, with a third also planned. The show is set to be broadcast live on 11th June 2022 at 12pm PDT / 3pm EDT / 8pm...
News Babylon's Fall Still Going Ahead with Second Season of Content
80+ quests, new story, more weapon types
The Babylon's Fall player count may still be struggling to reach double digits, but that's not stopping its second season of content from releasing. Starting on 31st May 2022 and lasting all the way until the end of November (seasons have now doubled in length), The Light of Aaru adds a Kuftaali VIP to your...
News PlayStation London Studio Seems to Be Making a Fantasy-Based Live Service Game
Sony's GaaS push continues
Like it or not, Sony is betting big on live service games — a point that was hammered home when the PlayStation maker announced its move to acquire Destiny developer Bungie for a whopping $3.6 billion. We also know that the company plans to release ten live service titles by 2026 — a significant push tha
News PS5 VRR Support Patched into Tiny Tina's Wonderlands
Second DLC also out now
The next PS5 title to receive official variable refresh rate support is Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, with patch 1.0.3.0a adding the feature. Gearbox's latest looter shooter already appeared to have some sort of VRR implementation, but the newest update makes it official rather than simply relying on the PS5 as an unsupported...
News WipEout-Like Racer Redout 2 Hits the Brakes Until June on PS5, PS4
A short delay
Redout 2 was given a 26th May release date earlier in the month, but the eye-melting sequel needs just a bit more time before it's race ready. The WipEout-inspired title will now launch on the 16th June — not a huge delay, but fans of futuristic racers will have to hold out for a few more weeks. We've got quite high hopes for...
News Obi-Wan Kenobi Fronts Fortnite and Disney+ Show Next Week
Hello there
Hello there, Obi-Wan Kenobi! Not only is the Jedi making his long-awaited return in next week's Disney+ show, but he will also be part of Fortnite. Because of course he will be. That's the way the world works nowadays. Available on 26th May 2022, a bundle of Obi-Wan themed goodies will be up for purchase in the premium store. You can...
News Tropical Indie Game Tchia Delayed to Early 2023
Holiday on hold
Developer Awaceb has delayed its exotic open world game Tchia to early 2023, citing the need to polish the game some more and flesh out other small details. Originally scheduled to launch in the spring of this year, you might remember the official announcement from Sony's PlayStation Showcase last September 2021. The reveal was then...
Thursday19th May 2022
News Star Wars KOTOR PS5 Remake News Coming 'in the Next Several Months'
Saber Interactive also helping development
The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake for PlayStation 5 and PC will have updates to share "in the next several months", it's been confirmed. Speaking during the Q4 Embracer Group report (the owner of developer Aspyr Media), board member Matthew Karch explained how Saber Interactive is also...
News PS5, PS4 Harry Potter Game Hogwarts Legacy Has Official ASMR Now
Ear we go
Whether you’re a subscriber to Fred’s Voice or you think the ASMR boom is all a bit odd, this Hogwarts Legacy video is probably something we can all get behind. The 20-minute video centres on slow, panning shots from Avalanche’s upcoming PS5 and PS4 open world, showing off the stunning architecture of Britain’s best wizarding...
Random Amazing Dreams Remake of Unreal 5 Train Station Scene Is Playable Now
Plus: Watch a timelapse of its construction
Update (19/5/22): When we first shared this story about a Dreams recreation of that Unreal Engine 5 demo, the work was only half done. Now, though, artist Martin Nebelong has completed the reconstruction, and it's kind of amazing how closely he's been able to match that photo-realistic scene. You can see...
News News on Upcoming Gundam Games Set for Next Week
Suit up
Bandai Namco has announced that it'll host a Gundam-specific livestream next week, on the 26th May. It'll cover upcoming Gundam games, including the recently revealed SD Gundam Battle Alliance and Gundam Evolution, as well as updates on the already released Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. This is going to be a Japanese stream, but...
News Highly Rated Dungeon Crawling RPG Gloomhaven Ventures to Consoles in 2023
It's not all doom and gloom
Gloomhaven, the board game turned tactical RPG, is coming to consoles in 2023. It's been available on PC since last year, where it was met with impressively positive reviews from both critics and players. As its name suggests, Gloomhaven is a dark fantasy title. It's an in-depth dungeon crawler with turn based combat and...
News Assassin's Creed Origins 60FPS PS5 Update Could Finally Drop Next Week
Siwa will know 60fps
Assassin's Creed fans rejoice: it looks like it's finally happening. The long awaited PS5 patch for Assassin's Creed Origins could drop as early as next week, as reported by the ever-reliable PlayStation Game Size. According to the account — which has a spot-on track record when it comes to Assassin's Creed — an update for...
News Top Gun: Maverick DLC Flies into Ace Combat 7 on 26th May on PS4
Just as the film hits theatres
Fighter jets are about to become cool again, as Tom Cruise takes off in Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel to the 36-year-old original. The thing is, the team at Project ACES knows the real truth: fighter jets are cool all the time, and that's why they keep making Ace Combat games. The latest, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown,...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Version Now Targeting Q4 2022 as Game Celebrates 7th Anniversary
The wild hunt continues
Update: We had a feeling that this would happen once we published the original story (which you can still read below). CD Projekt Red has indeed given us an update on the PS5 version of The Witcher 3. The so-called Complete Edition is now targeting Q4 2022 (the start of October to the end of December). It was previously...
Hands On MultiVersus Leans on Fantastic Cast of Characters in Entertaining Smash Clone
Nostalgiaverse
MultiVersus, as its name implies, is a game in which characters from disparate worlds come together to duke it out. To what end, we're not sure, but it makes for a wildly entertaining platform fighter nonetheless. If you grew up watching Tom & Jerry, for example, hearing the cat's iconic scream as he's flung from the arena is...
News GRID Legends Update 2.0 Available Now, Adds New Weather Effects, Special Events, More
Check out the patch notes
It does feel like GRID Legends came and went in an instant, doesn't it? Codemasters' racing game was one of the first to be published under EA, featuring live-action story scenes and a wide range of vehicles and events, but there's not really been much buzz. Perhaps the game's latest update, bringing it to version 2.0, will...
News PS5 Outsold by Xbox in Japan for First Time, But All Stock Related
High five?
In what will undoubtedly be painted as a humiliating twist for Sony, the PS5 was outsold by the Xbox Series X|S in Japan during the week ending 15th May – and it wasn’t even close. Before we delve any deeper, it’s worth noting that while Microsoft’s console has been doing comparatively well in the Land of the Rising Sun, its...
News Revolutionary Alt-History Title Steelrising Gets a Cinematic New Story Trailer
Just like clockwork
Imagine, if you will, an alternate history in which the French Revolution is quashed before it can even begin — not by the other great powers of the age, fearful of change, but by the tyrannical King Louis XVI himself and, well, his army of clockwork automatons. This is the narrative setup for the awesome-looking Steelrising,...
News The Callisto Protocol Fronts the Next Game Informer Issue
New images shared
Striking Distance Studios promised an update on its upcoming horror game The Callisto Protocol would be shared this week, and here it is: the title takes over the front cover of the next Game Informer issue. A few new images have been released to accompany the reveal, and many more details will be shared in the magazi
News God of War Ragnarok Accessibility Options Revealed, Three New Clips
To mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Santa Monica Studio has today taken to the PlayStation Blog to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day by sharing an early glimpse at more than 60 accessibility options that will ship with God of War Ragnarok. These include brand new features designed to make the title more accessible as well as ones the...
News Horizon Forbidden West PS5 Bundle Registrations Now Open in USA
Good luck getting your hands on one
Console bundles are nothing new, as packaging a high-profile game alongside a brand new console is a no-brainer. It's perhaps due to a lack of PS5 stock that Sony's latest hasn't had an official bundle so far in its lifecycle. Until now, that is. As first relayed by the inimitable Wario64 via Twitter, and
News Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series Tantalises with PS5, PS4 Remaster's Opening Cutscene
Don't sleep on this one
Longtime PlayStation fans will remember that the PS1 was host to some fantastic platformers. Crash Bandicoot is a household name, but less well known is the equally-epic Klonoa: Door to Phantomile. Bandai Namco has released a trailer that shows off the opening cutscene of its upcoming Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, a...
News Battlefield 2042 Update 4.1 Reduces the Player Count of Breakthrough, Among Other Changes
It really was too chaotic
The beleaguered Battlefield 2042 is still struggling to find its footing after its disastrous launch, which was marred by its many bugs, and bereft of features fans had come to expect. More than six months later, developer DICE is still working to right the ship. The latest patch, 4.1, brings with it many meaningful changes...
News Ukrainian Dev Frogwares Shares First Look at Its Next Game
Project Palianytsia for now
Ukrainian team Frogwares, best known for its work on the Sherlock Holmes series and original IP The Sinking City, has today shared word of its next game: Project Palianytsia. Described as "a mix of eldritch horror coupled with Victorian-era mystery", four pieces of concept art have been released to demonstrate the...
News Thomas Haden Church, Stephanie Beatriz Join Anthony Mackie in Twisted Metal TV Show
From Sandman to Agent Stone
The cast for Peacock’s upcoming action comedy adaptation of Twisted Metal is getting fleshed out, meaning its full speed ahead for Sony’s flagship car combat series. Over the weekend it was confirmed that Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Stephanie Beatriz would play a car thief called Quiet, and now Oscar nominee Thomas Haden...
News Acclaimed Puzzler A Monster's Expedition Journeys to PS5, PS4 Today
Time to log on
A Monster's Expedition launched on PC in 2020, and though it remains a little-known indie game, it garnered a very strong reception. It's a peaceful puzzle game in which you manoeuvre wooden logs so they bridge the waters between islands, and it looks rather wonderful in this new trailer. The game has just launched for both PS5 and...
News Escape Academy Brings the Escape Room Experience to PS5, PS4 on 28th June
Get your puzzle diploma
The concept of an escape room is already very video game-like, so it's no wonder one studio spotted the potential to bring that popular experience to the living room. Escape Academy is being developed by Coin Crew Games, a small team that comes from a background of creating real-life escape rooms. Putting you in the shoes of...
News Explore a Hand-Crafted, Dystopian Cardboard World in Phonopolis
The latest from Amanita Design
Amanita Design isn't exactly a household name, but its thoughtful, unusual puzzle adventure games are nearly all winners. Machinarium and Creaks are two examples that spring to mind, though the team has made many others in a similar vein. The latest in this line of curious titles is Phonopolis, just announced and...
Wednesday18th May 2022
News Sony Reveals Vision for the Metaverse
PS Homecoming
You’ve probably heard of the metaverse by now. While this is a buzzword for virtually every major organisation on the planet, there are various different definitions of what it actually means. For Mark Zuckerberg and his Facebook hellscape, it’s an interactive world in which you’ll socialise and go to work. Sony’s concept,...
Thursday19th May 2022
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Wolverine Dev Insomniac Games Promotes Trio
Level up
A trio of key Insomniac Games employees have been promoted as development progresses on both Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine. Lindsay Thompson, who played a key role on Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, has been promoted from Senior Cinematic Animator to Lead Animator on the Burbank studio’s Spidey sequel. James Ham has...
Wednesday18th May 2022
News The Last of Us PS5 Remake Allegedly a Major Holiday Release
With the HBO show to follow next year
The Last of Us Remake is one of the industry’s worst kept secrets, and it’s not far off. That’s according to journalist Jeff Grubb, who’s reiterating rumours that have been swirling for several months now. According to the scribe, who was speaking on the Kinda Funny Gamescast, he ??
Preview New Saints Row Looks Like Fantastic Fun, But It's Also Distinctly Last-Gen
In with the old
The new Saints Row has looked better and better every time that it's been shown — and recently we got to see a whole chunk of the sandbox title in action. Volition's latest is still unapologetically Saints Row (and by that we mean Saints Row: The Third), right down to the ridiculous character customisation and mental side...
Transylvanian Families
Vampires get a bit of a bad rap, we think. Thanks to a few rotten apples like Dracula and Kristen Stewart we've grown accustomed to seeing vampires as insidious creatures of the night, but there's lots of fun vampires, too. Count Duckula, for example, and the one from Sesame Street that goes "Ah-ah-ah!" Anyway, what we're...
News Sony: Acquisition of Bungie Represents a Major Step Forward in Becoming More Multiplatform
Breaking down barriers
Sony has hinted a number of times in recent years that it feels restricted by PlayStation hardware. In an interview late last year, group president Jim Ryan said that he’s “frustrated” that the company’s first-party games reach a relatively small audience. “I think some of the art our studios are making is some of...
News Two New PS Store Sales Live Now, 250+ PS5, PS4 Games Discounted
Alan Wake! Wasteland 3! Valfaris!
Another two PlayStation Store promotions kick off today, namely the Remasters & Retro sales as well as Games Under £15/$15. Both will stick around until 1st June 2022, with more than 250 PS5, PS4 games treated to a temporary price drop. Here are just some of the highlights. First up is the Deal of the Week,...
News Sony May Have PS5 Marketing Rights for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
Pandora's box
We know Sony loves a good marketing deal, as it’s been pretty aggressive on that front for many years now. Franchises like FIFA and Call of Duty may not be exclusive to PlayStation consoles, but the platform holder markets them as if they are. And as part of a corporate strategy webcast, it’s flagged Ubisoft’s upcoming open world...
News Final Fantasy 7 News Planned for Game's 25th Anniversary Next Month
Maybe Remake 2, maybe not
How's about a bit of juicy speculation to get your Wednesday afternoon started? During the latest Square Enix Japan livestream for mobile title Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, series veteran Tetsuya Nomura teased that news regarding Final Fantasy VII's 25th anniversary would be dropping next month. It's obviously an...
News WRC Generations Is the Latest Official Rally Sim, Racing to PS5, PS4 in October
KT Racing's last attempt
Nacon and developer KT Racing have announced WRC Generations, this year's officially licensed rally racer. It ditches the number, but this is in essence WRC 11, and will be the studio's final game in the series before the licence moves to Codemasters. The game will feature all the cars, teams, and stages from the 2022...
News GreedFall 2: The Dying World Announced for 2024
A prequel, surprisingly
Solid action RPG GreedFall is getting a sequel, publisher Nacon has announced. It's targeting a 2024 release date, which is perhaps a bit surprising when you remember that its developer, Spiders, is also working on Steelrising, which is due out later this year. They've been busy! The sequel's official title is GreedFall II:...
News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown the Next Game to Cancel PS4 Version
Also delayed to 2023
Following in the footsteps of Gotham Knights, developer KT Racing has decided to cancel the PlayStation 4 version of Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown. Also, the racer has been delayed to next year. In a blog post on Steam, it's explained this is being done to make "the most of the technology in the latest consoles" and maximise...
News As Silent Hill Rumours Swirl, Bloober Team's Keeping Quiet
Pyramid Head scheme
Anyone else bored of the Silent Hill saga? Make no mistake, we have a long history with this franchise and love it to bits, but the rumours have been rumbling for years now. There was the Japan Studio chatter, before the entire department was shuttered – and there was even the Abandoned nonsense, which
News Roller Champions Gets Its Skates On Next Week, Free-to-Play on PS4
Check out the launch trailer
This one's been a long time coming, hasn't it? Roller Champions is Ubisoft's free-to-play sports hybrid that sees two teams of three compete in a combo of rollerskating and basketball. We had a pretty good time with the beta last year, so we're glad the game finally has a confirmed release date. Better yet, it's just...
News Partake in the Death Jamboree with Deathverse: Let It Die Open Beta on PS5, PS4
Gearing up for launch?
Deathverse: Let It Die, a follow-up to Suda51's free-to-play action game, was announced in October of last year, and it feels like the entire world forgot about it almost immediately. We've heard nothing about it since its unveiling, but it appears to be on track for its 2022 launch. An open beta has just been announced,...
News Coatsink Selected to Make Next-Gen PSVR2 Launch Title
And it could potentially be related to Jurassic World
UK developer Coatsink – the studio behind a number of indie games, including Phogs and Cake Bash – has been “selected” to create a launch title for Sony’s next-gen virtual reality headset, PSVR2. In a financial document compiled by publisher Thunderful, the firm said that the decision...
News Trails from Zero Character Trailer Is Packed with Charm
The SSS is here
Trails from Zero isn't out for another four months or so, but that won't stop NIS America from reminding us that it's coming. The RPG's got a new trailer that introduces its main cast of characters, otherwise known as the SSS — the Special Support Section. A ragtag group of peacekeepers, they're led by Lloyd Bannings — the game's...
News The Tomorrow Children Will Feature Community-Designed Islands in PS4 Revival
Collaborative spirit
About six months ago, developer Q-Games announced it had acquired the IP rights to The Tomorrow Children, an unusual PS4 game that emphasised working together with other online players. The title had its servers shut down only about a year after it launched, but the studio is working to re-launch the game in 2022 with changes...
News AI: The Somnium Files Sequel Reveals Character Trailer Ahead of Release
Out for PS4 in just over a month
Murder mystery sequel AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative is now just over a month away from release — if you live in the USA at least — so now it's time for Spike Chunsoft to reveal more about the follow-up. Today brings a brand new trailer all about the characters featured in the game, including...
News Promising PS5, PS4 Fighter DNF Duel Confirms Full Story Mode
Plus a gallery and a glossary
DNF Duel, the gorgeous looking fighting game that's coming to both PS5 and PS4 next month, confirms that it features a full story mode in its latest trailer. It looks reasonably in-depth, and it's presented through some very pretty artwork. However, it's unclear whether this story mode is essentially a visual novel...
Tuesday17th May 2022
Poll Are You Sold on PS Plus Extra or Premium?
Sub up
Sony has finally spilled (some) of the beans on its overhauled PS Plus service, just a few weeks out from its various regional launch dates. It's revealed (some) of the games that'll be available to subscribers through its new PS Plus tiers, Extra and Premium, while also giving us (some) new information on what we can expect from PS Plus...
News GTA 5 on PS5 Sells Even Better Than Expected
Tiny Tina, WWE also do well
Grand Theft Auto V is such a big sales juggernaut that it's now even outpacing the sales estimates of publisher Take-Two. Relating to the new current-gen version (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) specifically, EVP of finance Hannah Sage told GamesIndustry.biz it "exceeded expectations". However, the site also notes that overall,...
News Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's New Patch Improves Visuals and Performance
Chaos control
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has a new patch on PS5 and PS4, which promises improvements to both the game's visuals and its technical performance. It also makes various gameplay adjustments, and even adds a battle simulator where you can try out different jobs and weapon types. The latter sounds especially useful...
News Final Fantasy XV Hits 10 Million Units Sold Worldwide
"Thank you for your support!"
Final Fantasy XV has now sold over 10 million copies worldwide, Square Enix confirmed this morning. The PlayStation 4 JRPG first released in November 2016 before being repacked in a Royal Edition roughly 18 months later, with the latest sales milestone likely split across the two versions. The PS Plus Collection also...
Random We Totally Would Have Played Horizon Zero Dawn on PS1
Rough and ready
Ah, the PS1 – also known as the GreyStation, for those of you who read Nintendo Official Magazine in the 90s. Sony’s system helped pioneer the transition from beautiful 2D sprites on the Super Nintendo to rudimentary clusters of polygons – many of the games have aged atrociously, but they’ll forever be in our hearts. With...
News Historical Strategy RPG The Valiant Marches to PS5, PS4
Sounds divine
The Valiant is a historically-based strategy RPG that's just been announced for both PS5 and PS4. It doesn't have a release window yet — "coming soon", apparently — but it does sound like a promising project. It's a story-driven adventure with a focus on real-time combat set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. You play as a...
Wednesday18th May 2022
News Bungie Boss Suggests Studio Won't Be Muzzled Following Sony Acquisition
As the fallout from Jim Ryan email continues
Bungie has been one of the most outspoken studios in the industry when it comes to abortion rights in the United States. This, of course, puts an even bigger beacon on an internal email sent by Sony CEO Jim Ryan, in which he urged employees to “respect the differences of opinion” on the matter...
Tuesday17th May 2022
News Dying Light Dev Is Making an Open World Fantasy Action RPG
With ex-CDPR staff, no less
With Dying Light 2 now on the market, most of developer Techland's staff will have likely moved on to new projects — and one of these projects is going to be an open world action RPG with a fantasy setting. Sounds tasty right off the bat, doesn't it? Techland is now hiring for this newly announced game, which means...
News PS5 Console Covers in Blue, Pink, and Purple Release Next Month
Early access from PlayStation Direct store
First announced alongside the initial batch of PS5 Console Covers, Sony has today confirmed the Galactic Purple, Nova Pink, and Starlight Blue variations will be available for purchase next month. Early access will be provided through the PlayStation Direct store page for residents in the USA, UK, France,...
News Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel Looks a Lot Like Indie Resident Evil Village
Out for PS5, PS4 on 28th June
Brazilian team Pulsatrix Studios must surely have taken at least a bit of inspiration from Resident Evil Village during the development of Fobia - St. Dinfna Hotel — just look at how it plays in the trailer above! You've got the first-person perspective with the same sort of weapon holding as the 2021 title, a similar...
News Red Dead Online Not Abandoned, Take-Two Boss Says He's 'Heard the Frustration'
#SaveRedDeadOnline
It's no secret that Red Dead Online hasn't received nearly as much love and attention as GTA Online. That's the main reason for player frustration with Red Dead Redemption 2's multiplayer offering — looking over the fence at GTA 5, it's clear Rockstar could have turned the Western shooter into a seriously engaging online space...
News Here's Another Quick Glimpse at Sonic Origins Gameplay
No Sonic 3 footage, though
Sonic Origins is just a month and a bit away, and fans of SEGA's mascot are understandably excited to revisit those classic games on modern platforms. We know what the package includes — Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles, and CD, presented in widescreen and playable in two different modes — but we've seen very little of it...
News Dead by Daylight Teases Resident Evil, Attack on Titan Crossovers
And reveals its most disgusting Killer yet
Asymmetrical horror Dead by Daylight goes from strength-to-strength, and Canadian developer Behaviour Interactive was kind enough to give us a glimpse into its future – which includes arguably its most repulsive Killer yet, The Dredge. This will be flanked by all kinds of crossovers, including Attack on...
News Call of Duty: Vanguard Multiplayer Is Free to Play Until Tuesday
Play on every map and mode
Activision is serving up another phase of free online play for Call of Duty: Vanguard, allowing all PSN accounts to claim and play the multiplayer portion of the game from the PlayStation Store. Available starting tomorrow, the offer extends until Tuesday, 24th May 2022. Every map and mode currently in the game will be...
News Fall Guys Is Getting a Level Editor
Have we not suffered enough?
Yesterday was a big day for Fall Guys, making several major announcements. Most notably, the game is going free-to-play, but it's also receiving a dedicated PS5 version, cross-play and cross-progression, and a brand new season of fresh content for players to enjoy. One thing we straight up missed among all the...
News Souls-Like RPG Hellpoint Grabs PS5 Version and DLC This July
Free PS4 to PS5 upgrade available
Developer Cradle Games is treating its Souls-like RPG Hellpoint to a native PlayStation 5 version and the Blue Sun DLC on 12th July 2022. A free PS4 to PS5 upgrade will be offered to current owners, granting access to a 4K resolution, 60 frames-per-second, and reduced load times on Sony's latest system. A press...
News PS3 Classic Shatter Being Remade for PS5, PS4 This Year
4K! 120FPS! Remixed soundtrack!
What started off as a request from the ResetEra forum has now become a reality: PlayStation 3 indie classic Shatter is being remastered as Shatter Remastered Deluxe for PS5 and PS4 later this year. This new version will feature new VFX, a 4K resolution,
News Mutant Year Zero Dev Announces Miasma Chronicles for PS5, Out in 2023
Another tactical title
The one noteworthy announcement to come out of the 505 Games Showcase for PlayStation owners is here: Miasma Chronicles, the next game from Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden developer The Bearded Ladies. It's launching for PS5 in 2023 — there's no PS4 version — and will once again be a turn-based tactical experience that sees...
News Kerbal Space Program 2 Prepares for Launch in 2023
T-minus about a year or so
Hands up — we genuinely forgot Kerbal Space Program 2 was happening. Publisher Private Division announced the sequel to the massively popular space simulation game back in 2019, with a tentative release window of 2020 on PS4 and other platforms. Just over a year later, the game was delayed a second time to Fall 202
Wednesday18th May 2022
News Angry Birds Wings It with Minecraft Add-On for PS4
The birds and the bricks
Minecraft is in a flap, and it’s all because of those pesky Angry Birds. Available now in the Minecraft Marketplace, you can pick up a new expansion inspired by Rovio’s legendary puzzler. The add-on will see you play as familiar fowl Red, as you seek to rescue your birdnapped buddies. Recover your pals, and you’ll...
Monday16th May 2022
News Sony Shares First Look at PS Plus Extra, Premium Games
PS5, PS4, PS3, PS1, and PSP titles detailed
Sony has today shared the first look at just some of the PS5, PS4, PS3, PS1, and PSP games that will be available at launch with the new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers. This isn't the complete list, but more of a taster of what to expect. We've broken each tier down below, and remember this is...
News Insomniac Sends 60-Page Dossier to Sony Following Jim Ryan Abortion Email
Pledges $50,000 donation, which manufacturer will match
The fallout from PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan’s misjudged email on women’s reproductive rights looks set to continue, as first-party developer Insomniac Games has compiled a “near 60-page” dossier from staff and sent it to PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst, demanding leadership “do...
News Ska Studios Clarifies Salt and Sacrifice Pricing Mishap
Always intended to be this way
Update: Ska Studios has clarified a story claiming Salt and Sacrifice’s pricing was adjusted on Epic Games Store per PlayStation’s demands. According to the developer, the game’s “pricing was always intended to be the same on all storefronts at launch”. A statement explains: “Storefront pricing was...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium June Release Dates Confirmed
Sony locks launch dates
We already knew that Sony was targeting a number of June 2022 release dates for the new PS Plus Extra and Premium tiers — but until now, these dates weren't set in stone. Fortunately, Sony's been able to stick to its schedule, with the overhauled service's re-reveal confirmi
French publisher pulls through
Ubisoft+, the French publisher’s subscription service, is coming to the PS5 and PS4 in the future. And there’s even better news for PS Plus subscribers: those who sign up for PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium will get access to Ubisoft+ Classics at no extra cost. As the name implies, this is a curated list of legacy...
Reaction Sony's Positive PS Plus Reboot Proves the Value of Catalogues
A lovely library
Sony took its sweet time revealing the full extent of its PS Plus reboot – and, frankly, with only approximately 150 of All PS Plus Games confirmed, we’re still not getting the complete picture. According to the company, PS Plus Premium subscribers will get access to about 750 games at launch, so it still has plenty more to...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Tiers Will Be Refreshed Monthly with New Games
PS Plus update every two weeks
Sony will refresh its new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers on a monthly basis, adding in new PS5, PS4, PS3, PS1, and PSP games regularly. While the usual PS Plus Essential update will still take place at the beginning of each month, the two more expensive tiers will be refreshed in the middle of the month. This...
News PS1, PSP Games on PS Plus Premium Can Have Save States, Rewind, and Improved Performance
Better than ever
As we already know, the new PS Plus Premium tier will offer classic PS1, PS2, and PSP titles, but Sony's only just revealed how these games will be enhanced on PS5 and PS4. According to Sony, "select" PS1 and PSP titles will have features like save states (allowing you to save the game at any time) and rewind functionality (letting...
News You May Already Own Some of the Retro PS Plus Titles
Even if you bought them on PS3 or PSP
What’s this?! Sony in a shockingly consumer friendly move has confirmed that “select” PS1 and PSP titles launching as part of the new PS Plus Premium tier will be available individually, meaning you’ll be able to purchase them from the PS Store even if you don’t want to subscribe. More importantly, if...
News Horror Game The Callisto Protocol Returns with News This Week
Enemy design also revealed
Roughly 18 months after its original announcement at The Game Awards 2020, this week looks set to be when we next see PlayStation 5 horror game The Callisto Protocol. Also coming to other platforms, it's the next title from Dead Space creator Glen Schofield. Over the weekend
News UK Sales Charts: Evil Dead: The Game Sells Best on PS5 with Top 10 Debut
Shop smart, shop S-Mart
It's been a little quiet in terms of key new releases lately, but one has managed to make its debut on the UK's physical games chart. Evil Dead: The Game arrives in fifth place, with the PS5 version commanding 56 per cent of the sales. Meanwhile, Horizon Forbidden West holds onto its spot at number three, no doubt thanks to...
News Silent Hill 2 Remake from Bloober Team Reportedly in Development
Potentially a "PlayStation console exclusive"
Hot on the heels of leaked screenshots indicating a brand new Silent Hill game is in the works, it's being reported that Bloober Team is currently remaking Silent Hill 2 as a "PlayStation console exclusive". The Layers of Fear, Blair Witch, and
News No Mention of Trophies for PS Plus Premium's PS1, PSP Games
Trophy not unlocked
Sony has finally given its new PS Plus tiers a proper reveal, and the overhauled service is starting to sound quite enticing. However, it's worth noting that, at the time of writing this article, there's been no mention of classic PS1 and PSP titles having Trophy support. Obviously that's not confirmation, but it does strongly...
News PS Plus Premium's PS5, PS4 Game Trials Have Trophies, and Save Data Carries Over
Platinum speedruns incoming
Game trials are perhaps the most overlooked feature of PS Plus Premium. Subscribers to Sony's most expensive tier will be able to sample a catalogue of PS5 and PS4 titles for up to two hours — which could really come in handy if you're not quite sold on a specific game. Your two hours will only begin to expire once you...
News Fall Guys Going Free-to-Play and Jumping to PS5 on 21st June
Cross-play, cross-progression confirmed too
Last week, Mediatonic promised a huge announcement related to Fall Guys, and it's now delivered the goods. The popular multiplayer platformer is officially moving to a free-to-play model, it's getting a native PS5 version, and is finally launching on other platforms — all on 21st June, 2022. There's a...
Tuesday17th May 2022
News Fortnite's Shared Wallet Opened to PS5, PS4
Take your V-Bucks (almost) everywhere
Considering Sony was staunchly against cross-console play for about two weeks, it’s sure dropped its barriers ever since. Fortnite has now announced that it’s bringing its Shared Wallet system to PS5 and PS4, meaning that any V-Bucks you purchase on the PS Store can be used across multiple platforms –...
Monday16th May 2022
News The Chant Enrols You in a Creepy Cult on PS5
Craft and fight to survive
Ever watched one of those Netflix documentaries about a creepy cult? They tend to be quite alarming, and you can easily see how said stories could form the basis for a horror film or video game. Looks like The Chant is drawing on some real-life inspiration for its upcoming PS5 thriller, as it promises a “spiritual...
News MultiVersus Cinematic Trailer Introduces Taz, Velma, and The Iron Giant
Jinkies!
Say what you want about MultiVersus — so far, its character roster is wild. The free-to-play platform fighter looks to be copying Super Smash Bros. in many ways, but you can't knock this selection of combatants. We already know the likes of Batman, Superman, Shaggy, Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and Arya Stark, and with today's new CG...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Rated in South Korea, Seemingly Coming Soon
Superhero strategy game on the horizon?
We almost forgot this game exists, to be honest. Marvel's Midnight Suns, a mix of strategy and action from XCOM studio Firaxis, has been quiet for a long time now. The last we heard was about six months ago, when the game was delayed to the second half of 2022. Now, a new development seems to suggest the title...
News Slick Stealth Platformer The Library of Babel Out on PS5, PS4 This Year
2D title out in the Autumn
Not to be directly confused with the Spanish short story of 1941, The Library of Babel is a 2D stealth platformer from Tanuki Game Studio planned for release on PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year. Set 20,000 years after humanity's extinction, the moody 2D title is said to be inspired by Apocalypse Now. The game does...
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