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News - 2022, Week 21
Monday30th May 2022
News Sony and Bungie Will Create a Live Service Centre of Excellence Once Acquisition Closes
New department to oversee PlayStation's fresh direction
One of the things lost in Sony’s investor relations report last week, and brought back to our attention by ResetEra, is the company’s integration plan for acquisition target, Bungie. While the deal is yet to close, the platform holder expects the ink to b
Saturday28th May 2022
News Take a Full Tour of the New PS Plus Tiers
Hopefully you're not nonplussed
Excited for the launch of the revamped PS Plus next month? Maybe, maybe not. Either way, with the service already available in Asia – sans cloud streaming functionality, of course – we figured we’d put it through its paces. So, we signed up for a Hong Kong account and took a tour of all the features, from the...
Review Sniper Elite 5 (PS5) - Deeply Replayable Sandbox Shooter Is a Real French Fancy
C'est magnifique
Sniper Elite is a series so confident in its execution that Rebellion doesn’t really need to reinvent the wheel. The latest instalment, Sniper Elite 5, takes the gravel-voiced Karl Fairburne and his immaculately shaped short-back-and-sides to Nazi-occupied France, where he uncovers a MacGuffin plot called Operation Kraken which...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 10
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 10 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News Knockout City Goes Free-to-Play on 1st June with the Launch of Season 6
Plus: new ball, expanded hideout, more
Earlier this year, developer Velan Studios announced its intention to re-launch Knockout City as a free-to-play game. The excellent multiplayer dodge-brawl title has always appeared to be perfectly suited to this model, and it's soon to adopt this new approach. News of the shift has been known for a while —...
Rumour Killzone VR Was in Development, Could Have Switched to PSVR2
Helghast yeah
According to sources of the popular YouTube channel PSVR without Parole, a Killzone VR game was in development at Supermassive Games. We know that The Quarry developer teased further projects with Sony all the way back in 2018, stating that it was working on “several unannounced PlayStation exclusives”. One of these, allegedly, was...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 428
No one mention the European cup
We've got a bumper WAYP in store for you this week, folks — potentially one of the biggest editions in quite some time. With the very real prospect of Liverpool winning the Champions League, this author will be avoiding all living civilisation for the next 48 hours. Unless, of course, Karim Benzema can repeat his...
Friday27th May 2022
Talking Point What PS Plus Games for PS5, PS4 in June 2022 Do You Want?
When will June 2022's PS Plus update be announced?
What are the June 2022 PS Plus games for PS5 and PS4 and when will the June 2022 PS Plus games be announced? The rollout phase for PS Plus' revamp is imminent, and is actually already available in parts of Asia. That means the nature of these articles will change in the future, as we'll be...
News State of Play Showcase for Thursday Confirmed, PSVR2 Games Included
Almost 30 minutes in length
Sony has confirmed its next State of Play livestream will take place next week on Thursday 2nd June 2022, containing a "sneak peek at several games in development for PlayStation VR2" as well as "some exciting reveals from our third-party partners". Lasting roughly 30 minutes, the showcase will begin at 11pm BST / 3pm PT...
Saturday28th May 2022
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Revealed for PS5, Out Next Year
Set five years after Fallen Order
Following months of rumours and speculation, a sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has been revealed as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The game will release next year, and a PS5 version is announced. There will be no PS4 version. A trailer can be viewed above. One other detail shared by Respawn Entertainment is that...
Friday27th May 2022
News Sony Patches Band-Aid into PS Plus' PS1 Games, As Emulation Is Taken to Task
New patch released makes things worse
We’ve written a lot about the pros and cons of PS1 emulation on PS5 and PS4, but leave it to Digital Foundry to compile the best analysis yet. A new video published today really breaks down the areas Sony needs to improve in, and it’s a constructive watch that’s free of any hyperbole or ranting. All in...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Saw a Significant Sales Spike Thanks to PS5 Version
V good
Cyberpunk 2077 may have had a shockingly bad launch back in 2020, but it's easy to forget that the game still sold incredibly well — and the recent PS5 release has reportedly had a significant impact on those numbers. In its latest financial call, CD Projekt Red said that the current-gen console version of Cyberpunk accounted for the...
Poll Do You Care About PlayStation TV Shows?
Tune in or tune out
If it was not already clear before this week, it most certainly should be now: PlayStation is about more than just its PS5 console and lineup of quality single player focused titles. Sony is pushing for more live-service games, it's porting more to PC, and its
Review Kao the Kangaroo (PS5) - A Fun But Flawed Platforming Throwback
Bouncing back?
Like the world's slowest boomerang, Kao the Kangaroo has returned to PlayStation after nearly 20 years. The series made its arrival during the early noughties, back when everyone wanted a slice of the mascot platformer pie. This kangaroo with boxing gloves and a stretchy neck didn't quite reach the same heights as his genre...
News CDPR Confirms Most Devs Now on Cyberpunk 2077 Expansion as New Witcher Enters Pre-Production
Busy busy
CD Projekt Red revealed its current development structure during the company's latest earnings call. It comes as no huge surprise, but it was confirmed that the majority of its workforce is now committed to Cyberpunk 2077's first expansion — details of which supposedly leaked earlier this week. Having just about everyone on the DLC...
News Hangar 13 Faces Layoffs as Development Shifts to More Mafia
Oh, and Top Spin, apparently
Hangar 13, the development studio famed for the Mafia series, has recently suffered yet another round of staff layoffs. As reported by Kotaku, the studio, which is spread across three locations, is set to lose another 50 members of staff. This follows the recent resignation of studio head Haden Blackman, as well as...
News We Told You Not to Get Your Hopes Up for The Persona 25th Anniversary Stream
Cool merch, though
Update: We hate to say it, but we told you so. The Persona 25th anniversary stream was short and, if you were hoping for actual Persona game news, not very sweet. The six and a half minute stream revealed some merchandise alongside news that the upcoming Persona music concert is going to be broadcast worldwide — although you'll...
Thursday26th May 2022
Rumour Cyberpunk 2077 Leak Confirms First Expansion's Setting, Characters, and More
Cyberpunk'd
Hey, it's been a while since we had a big old Cyberpunk 2077 leak, hasn't it? If true, this latest blunder is a big one, because it tells us loads of stuff about the game's first expansion, which is yet to be officially revealed. Apparently, dataminers have managed to pull this information from a patch, and subsequently leak it all...
News Sony 'Not at All Finished' Growing PlayStation Studios via Acquisitions
Inorganic growth not done yet
Reinforcing comments made in the past multiple times over, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has once again explained how Sony isn't done with studio acquisitions in order to further expand its first-party portfolio. During the Q&A section of the company's recent business briefing section, Ryan said: "In terms of future...
News PS5 Supply Issues a 'Top Priority' for Sony as It Aims to Overtake PS4 Again in 2024
Sony taking steps to sort things out
It comes as absolutely no surprise, but Sony really wants to sort out these ongoing PS5 stock issues. The current-gen console is still being hamstrung by problems in the supply chain — both at manufacturing and shipping levels. The Japanese giant calls the continued supply issues a "top priority" in its latest...
News 72% of PS Plus Subscribers Satisfied with Service, Says Sony
Our survey says
According to Sony's latest business overview, 72 per cent of PS Plus subscribers — specifically on PS4 — are satisfied with the service. A whopping 33 per cent of that majority are apparently "extremely satisfied". It's an interesting report, because if you've been keeping track of how badly the monthly PS Plus updates are...
News Looks Like Sony Will Stop Making PS4 Games by 2025
Maybe sooner
The PS4 has been so successful for Sony that it's been keeping the console going for longer than many expected. PS5 has been doing well, but it's clear that a vast majority of PlayStation's user base is still on the older hardware, and so the platform holder has been continuing to cater for those yet to make the jump. However, at some...
News South Korean Rating for God of War Ragnarok Suggests News Is Incoming
It's happening?
The South Korean rating board strikes again, and this time it's one of the biggest games on the horizon. God of War Ragnarok is the next major first-party title from PlayStation Studios, and as far as we know, it's still on course to release sometime in 2022. Now, it's been awarded an age rating, which suggests that could be true...
News PSVR2 Will Have Over 20 Major Launch Titles
Welcome to the next dimension
PSVR2 will launch with more than 20 games, from both first-party studios and third-party partners. While the platform holder stopped short of sharing any specific names, it was confident enough to drop the tidbit during an investor relations briefing which outlined the PlayStation division’s strategy for the near...
News Sony Confirms Horizon, God of War, and Gran Turismo TV Shows in Development
Spread across various services
In a recent Q&A with investors, Sony has now confirmed the existence of TV adaptations for three of its major PlayStation franchises. God of War, which had previously been reported, Horizon, and Gran Turismo will all be getting TV shows. Unfortunately the original source doesn't appear to be accessible online, but
News Gran Turismo 7 Patch 1.15 Available Now, Adds More Cars and Events
Plus birthday presents
Just as promised over the weekend, the latest Gran Turismo 7 update has hit Sony servers and is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. Patch 1.15 adds the three teased cars (Roadster Shop Rampage, Toyota GR010 HYBRID '21, and SUZUKI Vision Gran Turismo) as well as three new events with Menu Books attached, and most...
News PSP Classic Resistance Retribution Likely Coming to PS Plus Premium
New age ratings for PS5, PS4 versions found
PSP title Resistance Retribution has received a new age rating in Korea for PS5 and PS4 versions, meaning it could be included in PS Plus Premium in the near future. The Game Rating and Administration of Korea board issued the rating for Sony Bend's third-person shooter, as spotted by Gematsu.
News More Than Half of PlayStation's Investment Could Be in Live Service Games by 2025
Follow the money
Sony really isn’t kidding around with this live service strategy it’s been blathering about. As part of an investor relations presentation, the organisation estimated that more than half of its investment into PS5 could be live service by 2025, as it looks to capture growth in the lucrative sector. For those not clued up with...
Hands On Two Point Campus on PS5, PS4 Is a Tycoon Title That's Too Cool for School
School's out for summer
What a time to be alive! This author grew up on the Bullfrog era of tycoon titles, meticulously managing theme parks and hospitals on a 14” CRT from the edge of his bed. That spirit is very much alive with the Aardman-inspired Two Point series; the excellent Two Point Hospital already reminded patients not to die in the...
Friday27th May 2022
News The Callisto Protocol No Longer Part of the PUBG Universe
Say goodbye to chicken dinners
The Callisto Protocol will no longer ship as part of the PUBG universe, it has been confirmed. Striking Distance Studios founder and CEO Glen Schofield took to Twitter to reveal how the survival horror game has evolved into having its own "world, story and universe". Apparently, there'll still be a few surprises for...
Thursday26th May 2022
News PlayStation Predicts PC Revenue to More Than Triple This Fiscal Year
Ports galore
Sony’s PC strategy is off to a sturdy start, with Days Gone and God of War closing on one million units apiece – and Horizon Zero Dawn already way over two million units. The company pulled a cool $80 million on PC in its fiscal year ending 31st March, 2022 – and it’s predicting revenue in the region of $300 million for the...
Rumour PS5 Exclusive Returnal Likely Heading to PC Soon
SteamDB lists very familiar-sounding game
It's no secret that Sony has moved to a model where its console exclusive first-party games will eventually migrate to PC. PlayStation has now published a number of titles on Steam and Epic Games Store, and more are absolutely on the way. It's a contentious move that sees the brand reaching beyond the...
News Around 20% of Sony's Output Could Be Mobile by 2025
As company looks beyond console
Sony is not just bringing its games to PC but also to mobile, as it looks to extend the PlayStation experience beyond the boundaries of its traditional console walled garden. As part of an investor relations briefing, it revealed plans for roughly 20 per cent of its software output to be mobile by 2025 – a...
Friday27th May 2022
News Sony Pictures Eyes Director Neill Blomkamp to Steer Gran Turismo Movie
Given the green light
Iconic racing simulation Gran Turismo is getting a movie adaptation as well as the TV show announced overnight – and production companies Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are targeting District 9 director Neill Blomkamp to steer it. The Japanese giant’s video game adaptation initiative is flying following the $400...
Thursday26th May 2022
News PlayStation Studios Investment to Be Split Evenly Between Existing and New IP by 2025
More new faces coming
PlayStation has an immense back catalogue of valuable IPs, but part of the company's success is its willingness to explore new territory. Through each hardware generation, we've been treated to brand new worlds and characters, and these new ventures have of course been supported by reliable sequels in popular series. It looks...
News The Quarry Overview Trailer Shows Off Multiple Ways to Play on PS5, PS4
Until dusk
Supermassive Games is all-in on its brand of branching narrative horror titles. After the success of Until Dawn, the studio went on to make the Dark Pictures Anthology, and now it's on the brink of releasing its latest — The Quarry. Published by 2K Games, this upcoming game reverts back to the formula found in the Sony-published fan...
Friday27th May 2022
News Action RPG SD Gundam Battle Alliance Launches in Late August for PS5, PS4
The G:Universe awaits
SD Gundam Battle Alliance — the chibi-styled action RPG that was first announced earlier in the year — now has a release date on PS5 and PS4. It's dropping on the 25th August, and it's looking like a lot of fun in its latest trailer, which was part of the Gundam Game Fest. It's spread across the first nine minutes or so of...
Thursday26th May 2022
News Last Year, Free-to-Play Games Accounted for a Quarter of Total PS Store Spend on PS4
That's a lot
Enthusiast gamers might be exasperated by the ongoing success of free-to-play and live service titles, but there's a very good reason why every publisher is chasing after them. In a nutshell, they rake in a lot of money. We've seen proof of that from all corners of the industry, and Sony's recent investor presentation hammers it home...
News Narrative Horror Game The Quarry will Be Missing Its Online Multiplayer at Launch
Only for a month, though
The Quarry, the next game from developer Supermassive Games, is due out very soon indeed, releasing on 10th June 2022. While that date is still very much in place, the team has made the decision to delay the game's online functionality. When it arrives on PS5 and PS4 next month, The Quarry's online multiplayer modes will be...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R Styles with a September Release Date
Early access demo coming soon
Remastered anime fighter JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle R now has a release date on PS5 and PS4. The fantastic looking adaptation (which first released all the way back in 2012 for PS3) will unleash ridiculous combos from the 2nd September. All-Star Battle was already a solid fighting game back in the day,...
News Dreams' Digital Expo DreamsCom Returns This Summer with New Ways to Participate
Submissions now open
Within the realm of Dreams, there are a few consistencies that rein in the madness, and DreamsCom is one of them. It's an in-game event that acts like a gaming exhibition for all the wild and wonderful things the community makes using Media Molecule's toolbox. DreamsCom 22 has just been announced, and submissions are now open if...
Wednesday25th May 2022
News Sony Officially Backtracks on PS Plus Discount Scandal, Says It Was an Error
Nice try
Update #3: News of PS Plus upgrades in Asia potentially eroding any historical discounts resonated around the world, and has forced Sony to release a statement, in which it claims this was a technical error that has now been resolved: We'd argue the only error here is that the company got caught, but at least its response has been swift...
News Huge PS Store Days of Play Sale Live Now, 1,800+ PS5, PS4 Games Included
Ratchet! Ghostwire! Sackboy!
As one of the biggest PlayStation Store sales of the year, the Days of Play promotion is often hyped up for its fantastic PS5, PS4 game discounts and deals on accessories like DualSense controllers. Today the sale returns, available until 8th June 2022 on the PS Store itself as well as the PlayStation Direct and
News No Man's Sky Now Has Its 20th Free Post-Launch Update
Leviathan out now on PS5, PS4
We say it all the time, but this really is a thing now: another month, another No Man's Sky update. Named Leviathan, this is the game's 20th overall post-launch update and the seventh Expedition. This one takes the form of a sort of rogue-like experience with a time-looping curse you must put a stop to. "Not even Nada...
News Assassin's Creed Origins 60FPS PS5 Patch Expected to Drop in June
Bayek on track
Well, for a minute there, it was looking like we would all be playing Assassin's Creed Origins at 60 frames-per-second on our PS5s this week — but that seems very unlikely at this point. It all started with a new patch for Origins being spotted on PlayStation servers, which usually suggests an imminent release. However, Ubisoft's...
Thursday26th May 2022
News First PS1 on PS5, PS4 Analysis Drops, And There Are Highs and Lows
Overall, it could be better
It’s been a few days since the new tiers of PS Plus launched in parts of Asia, and that means gamers have already got their hands on some of the retro titles included within the list of All PS Plus Games. Sony is selling its PS Plus Premium tier on the strength of its classic games catalogue – although it does offer a...
Wednesday25th May 2022
Rumour Looks Like PS1 Classic Dino Crisis Is Joining the PS Plus Premium Lineup
A wild Regina appears
The brand new PS Plus tiers have now launched in some Asian countries, and it's on the cusp of a Western release too. Despite this, we still only have a partial grasp on what to expect from the catalogue of modern and classic games available with Extra and Premium. Sony has stayed surprisingly quiet thus far, and so subscribers...
News PS Plus Premium's Horizon Forbidden West Trial Lasts Five Hours on PS5, PS4
Enough time to defeat the Daunt
One of the perks that’s perhaps going under the radar with PS Plus Premium, the top tier of Sony’s subscription service, are the Game Trials. Now these aren’t quite what was originally rumoured: the functionality doesn’t expand to the entire PS Store, and appears much more curated. But they are surprisingly...
News The Callisto Protocol Screenshots Show Some Serious Dead Space Vibes
The horror
The Callisto Protocol holds a lot of promise for horror fans, as it's being helmed by the minds that brought us the excellent Dead Space. The new game fronts the latest issue of Game Informer, so we've been looking forward to seeing what new details will come out. Someone has looked through the digital issue and gathered some new...
News Forspoken Gets an 18 Rating in Europe, Suggests Release Date Will Stick
Magic touch
Forspoken just got an age rating here in Europe from PEGI (that's the region's ratings board, for those who might not know). It's an 18, which is equivalent to 'Mature' in the US. PEGI's description highlights mature themes such as suicide, consumption of alcohol, and strong language. It's not a huge surprise to see Forspoken slapped...
Deal PS5 DualSense Controllers on Sale for Days of Play
Save up to £20/$15
The big Days of Play promotion has arrived, and with the PlayStation Store sale already covered, we turn our attention to the PS5 accessories that have temporarily dropped in price until 8th June 2022. Most importantly, PS5 DualSense controllers. Every colour on the market has been cut in price by as much as £20/$20,...
News PS5 Pro Touted for 2023 by TV Company, But Seems Highly Unlikely
Just a guesstimate
TCL Technology, a television and electronics manufacturer, appeared to allude to the release of a hypothetical PS5 Pro during a presentation this week. The supercharged system, spotted as part of a PowerPoint by Polish website PPE and shared by journalist Tom Henderson, is touted by the firm for a 2023 or 2024 release date. It’s...
Deal Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7 Both Below £50 in the UK
PS5 and PS4 versions on offer
They might not have been included in the PlayStation Store Days of Play sale, but you can still pick up much cheaper copies of Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 if you're happy with physical versions. Over on Amazon UK, both games have dropped below £50.
Thursday26th May 2022
News Retro Shooter Jim Power Returns in PS4 Collection
Includes long-lost SEGA Genesis version
These retro compilations that keep coming out are not only getting cooler – they’re also getting more obscure. Take the 1993 shooter Jim Power: The Lost Dimension in 3-D, which didn’t even deploy in Europe. The game’s getting ported to the PS4 – but even better, it’ll come bundled with a long-lost...
Wednesday25th May 2022
News BBC Sounds App Brings More Music, Radio, and Podcasts to PS5, Available Now
Sounds good
The PS5 launched with a good range of media applications alongside the lineup of games, and it's steadily been adding more since. The latest app to join the fun is BBC Sounds, which gives you access to the BBC's range of radio, music playlists, and podcasts. It's available to install now. "From today, listeners with PS5s can enjoy live...
News Them's Fightin' Herds Is an Animal-Based Fighting Game Flocking to PS5, PS4
Get ready for the mane event
Them's Fightin' Herds, an excellently named indie fighting game, has been popular on PC for a while, but it's time it was moved to a larger field. Publisher Modus Games and developer Mane6 have announced the title is coming to consoles, arriving on PS5 and PS4 this Fall, available digitally and physically. The game is a...
News PSVR2 Games from Wraith: The Oblivion Team in Development
#MoreThanOne
Apex Construct and Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife developer Fast Travel Games has dropped a not so subtle hint it has multiple PSVR2 projects in the works. Taking to Twitter, the team posted a picture of the all-new headset along with the PSVR2 logo and its own branding. Accompanying the image is the text: "We’re just go
Tuesday24th May 2022
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Out on 28th October for PS5, PS4
Going dark
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will release for PS5 and PS4 on 28th October 2022, it's been confirmed. This year's entry comes from Infinity Ward, with the announcement made via a Twitter video containing a literal ship with the key art on top. There's no footage of the game just yet, but the clip embedded below seems to hint at a second...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Patch 1.052 Out Now, Adds Armoury, Loadouts, New River Raid Rewards
Back on the boat
Update: Patch 1.052 (as it's numbered on PS5) is available to download now. It weighs in at just under 1.8GB. Original Story: It's that time again: Assassin's Creed Valhalla is getting yet another meaty update on the 24th May. Patch 1.5.2 has not one, not two, but three headline acts. The first is that an armoury is being added to...
News Sony Confirms Content Can No Longer Be Transferred Between PS3 and PS Vita
Closed connections
For a couple of weeks now, PS Vita owners have complained that it’s no longer possible to transfer games between PS3 and Sony’s handheld system. The error appeared to coincide with a batch of new firmware updates that deployed around 11th May, 2022, which were released to strengthen account security. Unfortunately, that has...
News Sony Shares List of PS Store Days of Play Sale Deals Ahead of Tomorrow
Discounts on controllers and merch too
The gigantic PlayStation Store Days of Play sale kicks off tomorrow, and Sony has revealed a selection of the PS5, PS4 games that will be temporarily dropping in price. Games like LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Dying Light 2, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will be part of the promotion. However, it s
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Beta Coming First to PS5, PS4
Access via Cross-Gen Bundle and Vault Edition
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has today been confirmed for a release in late October, but before then, those who pre-order the game will get their hands on the game early with an open beta. Access is granted by committing cash early to either the Cross-Gen Bundle or the Vault Edition, and perhaps most...
News PS1 Games Scrub Up Well on PS5, PS4, But Many Are PAL 50Hz
Slow and steady
Do you want the good news or the bad news? Let’s start off with the positive, shall we? The PS1 games running on PS5 and PS4 actually scrub up pretty nicely. Sony’s emulator is doing some decent work here, not only adding quality of life improvements like rewind and save states, but also improving the visuals. This comparison of...
News Battlefield 2042 Ceases Development of Hazard Zone Content
"Hasn't found the right home"
Just seven months after release, EA DICE is leaving behind one of the three core pillars of Battlefield 2042. The studio has confirmed it's no longer producing content for Hazard Zone, the new mode that was pitched as the series' own take on the intense experiences seen in Escape from Tarkov. This now means just the...
News Sony Prioritises 'High-Caliber Games' for PS Plus Extra, Premium
Also including "beloved classics"
Sony is focusing on "high-caliber" games for its two new PS Plus tiers, which launched overnight in Asian regions. The company points towards Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Red Dead Redemption 2, NBA 2K22, and Returnal as a few examples of this pledge at release, with more coming
News Hogwarts Legacy on PS5 Makes You Feel Like Harry Potter
DualSense controller support detailed
Support for the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller certainly isn't talked up as much now as it was back at the console's launch, but Hogwarts Legacy still looks to be going all out with its implementation. Detailed in a new PlayStation Blog post — and indeed a trailer featuring old footage — it's confirmed...
News Like PS Now, DLC Won't Work with Streamed Games on PS Plus Premium
Age-old issue unresolved
If you intend to cloud stream games with PS Plus Premium, then keep in mind that DLC won’t be supported – regardless of whether you own it or not. Sony confirmed in a wide-ranging PS Blog post this week that “DLC and add-on content is not supported when streaming a title”. This applies to both PS4 and PS3 games,...
Mini Review Cotton Fantasy (PS4) - The Shoot-'Em-Up Fan's Cute-'Em-Up
A tea-rrific time, or too much Silk cut?
You wait ages for a Cotton game, and then six arrive on PS4 at once, celebrating the series' 30th anniversary in 2021. Welcome to the Fairyland, where developer Studio Saizensen has in the cauldron boiled and baked Cotton Fantasy: Superlative Night Dreams (Cotton Rock 'n' Roll in Japan) as an all-star...
News Pokémon-esque RPG Temtem Leaves Early Access with Full PS5 Launch in September
Version 1.0 finally coming
Temtem arrived on PS5 shortly after the console launched in late 2020, although unusually, the game wasn't finished. It's been in an early access phase for years, with developer Crema building out the Pokémon-like, monster-battling RPG based on player feedback. We played it when it first hit PS5 and came away reasonably...
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Protects the Precious on PS5, PS4 This September
That's what I'm Tolkien about
Nacon and developer Daedalic Entertainment have been working on The Lord of the Rings: Gollum for some time now, and while it's yet to blow us away, Tolkien fans will surely be watching this game with interest. The game now finally has a firm release date on both PS5 and PS4, and it's just a few months away. The game,...
News Xbox Store Leaks Destroy All Humans: Clone Carnage, Standalone Multiplayer DLC
Thanks, Phil
Whoopsie-daisy! It appears that an upcoming announcement might have been inadvertently leaked ahead of time. Something called Destroy All Humans: Clone Carnage has appeared on the Xbox Store, as spotted on ResetEra. Back in 2020, THQ Nordic published a remake of the original Destroy All Humans, and
News Dragon's Dogma 10th Anniversary Website Opens, Asks Fans to Join in 'Momentous Celebration'
Capcom, please
Don't do this to us, Capcom. Don't go making a website specifically to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dragon's Dogma and then act like we haven't spent the last decade asking for a sequel. Don't do it! The website's real, though, and it bears a rather intriguing message. It reads: "Dragon's Dogma, first released in 2012, is...
Mini Review Soundfall (PS5) - Not Music To Our Ears
Failed to strike a chord
Discordians have infiltrated the world of Symphonia – the land where music is born. Protagonist Melody also happens to be there, though how is a mystery. Melody, or one of the unlockable characters, must defeat the Discordians and find her way home to the real world. Everything in Soundfall is done to the beat of its...
Feature Bringing Elden Ring's Best and Worst Boys to Life
We speak to two of the game's most memorable voice actors
FromSoftware games are memorable for a myriad of reasons but in their hostile, melancholy worlds, the small number of NPCs that players can befriend are precious and memorable. So are those villains whose reputations precede them. As its biggest title to date, Elden Ring has a cast far larger...
News Destiny 2 Season of the Haunted Out Today, Adds New Story and Events
Plus more Exotic weapons, gear, and Season Pass
The 17th season of Destiny 2 starts today at 6pm BST / 10am PDT / 1pm EDT, titled the Season of the Haunted. Already included in the Deluxe Edition of The Witch Queen — which is 25 per cent off on the PS Store for a few weeks — you will gain access to a new story which marks the return of the...
Wednesday25th May 2022
News PSVR's Firewall Zero Hour Targets Tenth and Final Season
Operation X
Sony doesn’t have the best track record for ongoing online multiplayer game support, but credit must go to the platform holder for not pulling the plug on First Contact Entertainment’s tactical shooter, Firewall Zero Hour. The PSVR exclusive has been taking down targets for almost four years now, and will receive its tenth (and...
Tuesday24th May 2022
News OlliOlli World DLC Expansion Void Riders Abducts a June Release Date on PS5, PS4
Step into the void
OlliOlli World has been out a good few months now, so odds are you've probably seen everything the base game has to offer. Whether you've stopped playing or are still raking in high scores in Gnarvana, DLC for this super fun skateboarding title is more than welcome. The first of two planned expansions is Void Riders, introducing...
Monday23rd May 2022
News PS Plus Games for Asia Officially Confirmed
A more complete list at last
As we reported earlier in the day, PS Plus officially launches on 24th May in Asia, which due to time zone differences is right now. Sony has, as a consequence, finally been forced to publish a more complete list of All PS Plus Games. Still, there are a few caveats to keep in mind. For starters, there are approximately...
Guide MultiVersus Closed Alpha Test: Dates, Times, Characters, and How to Play
When does the MultiVersus alpha start?
What are the dates and times for the MultiVersus closed alpha test on PS5 and PS4? How do you play the MultiVersus alpha? WB Games and developer Player First Games are working on a free-to-play platform fighter named MultiVersus, and your first chance to play it comes in the form of a closed alpha test. The...
Tuesday24th May 2022
News New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Will Be Added in the Middle of Each Month
Sony confirms two PS Plus updates per month
Sony has given us a little more insight into the new PS Plus tiers, Extra and Premium. As previously reported, the game selections for both of these tiers will change over time — but now we know when these refreshes are going to happen. For PS Plus Essential — that's the current PS Plus, just renamed...
Monday23rd May 2022
News Big PS Store Days of Play Sale Begins This Wednesday
Deals galore
Sony is sending out emails confirming its huge Days of Play promotion will return this Wednesday and run through until 8th June 2022. Traditionally, this means a long list of discounts are on their way for PS5 and PS4 games — physically in retail and online outlets and digitally on the PS Store — as well as PS Plus deals and cheap...
News PS Plus Premium Comparison Video Shows Off All the New Features
Resolutions! Rewind! Filters! Save/load!
With PlayStation 1 game Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee already up on the Malaysian PS Store, buyers are getting their hands on all the new features that come with the new UI thick and fast. Posted by outlet MP1st, the site has put together this video documenting every option that can be applied to classic games...
Tuesday24th May 2022
News PS Plus Premium's Cloud Streaming Does Not Support PS5 Games
But everything else is on deck
One of the perks of PS Plus Premium in countries that offer it is the ability to cloud stream games on PS5, PS4, or even PC. This means that you don’t have to download any software, you can just jump right in – albeit with caveats, like reduced image quality and a heavy dependence on your Internet connection’s...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Will Be Playable Offline, But Will Require Weekly Validation
Prove it or lose it
Sony’s not going to suddenly mandate online connectivity for the games included in its new PS Plus tiers, but a weekly handshake will be required to ensure you still have an active subscription. The company clarified on the PS Blog: “When playing a downloaded game from the game catalogue in PS Plus Extra and Premium plans,...
Monday23rd May 2022
News Resident Evil 3 PS5 Upgrade Could Be Close to Release
PS5 recognises upgrade path
The native PlayStation 5 version of Resident Evil 3 may not be too far away from release as it's been spotted the PS5 is recognising the free PS4 to PS5 upgrade path after inserting the disc. Spotted by Twitter user BSAAEurope, the console asks if you want to upgrade the PS4 version of the game to the PS5 one, but the...
News PS Plus Premium's PS1 Games Have Separate Trophy Lists for PS5, PS4
You can double up on Plats
Another quick update on how Trophies will work with some of the PS1 games coming to PS5 and PS4 through PS Plus Premium: it's looking like titles that support Sony's digital trinkets will feature two separate Trophy lists. This means that you'll be able to earn all of the Trophies twice, should you play the games on both...
News Spider-Man Games Could Have Been Exclusive to Xbox
Microsoft turned Marvel down
Sony's Marvel's Spider-Man games clearly play a very important role in the PlayStation portfolio, racking up millions of sales over and over again. But what if the IP was instead exclusive to Microsoft? The head of Marvel Games Jay Ong has revealed how this could have been the case as the company approached both Sony and...
News Oh No! Some PS1 Games on PS5, PS4 Look to Be PAL 50Hz Versions
Update: But others are NTSC 60Hz
Update: So, it appears there’ll be an aspect of lottery over which ROMs Sony use for its retro PS1 emulation on PS5 and PS4. While, as reported below, Ape Escape is using the PAL 50Hz version, other games like Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee, Toy Story 2, and Tekken 2 are using NTSC 60Hz. Your mileage may vary, then…...
News PS1 Game Worms World Party Appears to Have Online Multiplayer on PS5, PS4
Update: Description copied from Steam, so maybe not
Update #2: It's been pointed out that the Worms World Party product description has been copied exactly from the Steam version of Worms World Party Remastered, suggesting online multiplayer may not actually be on the cards at all. Update #1: If you’re curious what Worms World Party looks like...
News Multiple PS1 Game Trophy Lists Have Been Revealed
Platinum Trophies for all
As the new PlayStation Plus prepare to launch across Asian territories, even more details concerning the classic PS1 titles are hitting the web. Now, courtesy of Exophase, we have the Trophy lists for Syphon Filter, Intelligent Qube, Hot Shots Golf,
Reminder PS Plus Is Officially Rebooted in Asia Tomorrow
Here we go
The all-new PS Plus, with its trio of rebooted tiers, officially launches tomorrow – well, in Asia anyway. Sony is staggering the rollout of its revamped subscription service, meaning those of us in Europe and North America will have to wait. However, we should get a larger list of All PS Plus Games imminently – although it’s worth...
News Latest LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Patch Adds Extra Capital Ships, Kyber Bricks
Thought you were done?
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga finally launched back in April, much to the delight of franchise fans. While the game seems to be pretty bug-free — at least in our experience — developer TT Games is of course releasing patches to tidy things up. Interestingly, though, the latest update to the 3D platformer not only...
News Next Gran Turismo 7 Update Includes Another Three Cars
Patch out this week for PS5, PS4
A Gran Turismo 7 update arriving at some point this week will add another three cars to the game, including the Toyota GR010 hypercar and GoPro Rampage 1970 Camaro, as identified by GT Planet. Although, fans are having a harder time identifying the third and final car included in the patch, but the site speculates it...
Mini Review Salt and Sacrifice (PS5) - Change Isn't Always Good in This Disappointing Sequel
We got salty, alright
We all played Salt and Sanctuary, right? It was a solid two-dimensional 'Soulsborne' style action RPG, with a high difficulty level but a strong sense of balance and consistent feeling of progress. Enthusiasm, then, was somewhat prevalent for this sequel, Salt and Sacrifice. Unfortunately, we're a little disappointed with this...
Mini Review A Monster's Expedition (PS5) - Chill Out with This Relaxing and Intelligent Puzzler
Logging on
All good puzzle games are built upon a simple, singular idea, and A Monster's Expedition is a perfect example of that philosophy. This game is all about pushing down trees and moving the logs in order to cross to the next island. However, doing so can be much tougher than that sounds, as developer Draknek & Friends gradually, and...
Tuesday24th May 2022
News Sony Confirms PS1, PSP Trophy Support Is Optional, Up to the Developer
As expected
Trophy support for PS1 and PSP games through PS Plus Premium? That's up to the developers. We had assumed this would be the case, but it's nice to have it confirmed by Sony all the same. In a newly published FAQ, the Japanese giant makes it clear that Trophy support is not mandatory for classic PlayStation titles. It reads: "This...
Monday23rd May 2022
News Uncharted Movie Crosses $400 Million Milestone
Struck gold
The Uncharted movie has its critics, but cinema-goers have clearly not been dissuaded. The action flick based on Nathan Drake's globetrotting adventures has been a hit in theatres, quickly becoming one of the most successful video game adaptations. The global box office figure has also recently reach a big milestone. According to...
News Third Party Publishers Probably Ditching Their Own Events This Summer
Go big or go home
The summer months have long been the time for gaming's biggest publishers to strut their stuff in public, but with E3 basically dead and buried, things aren't what they used to be. Over the last couple of years, we've seen third party publishers like Square Enix and Capcom host their own events — and it's fair to say that some...
News Yakuza Characters Will Be Skins in Rainbow Six: Siege for Some Reason
Play as Kiryu and Sayama
Famous Yakuza faces Kazuma Kiryu and Kaoru Sayama will release as skins for two Operators in Rainbow Six: Siege from Tuesday 24th May 2022. The former will be a skin for Echo while the latter is applied to Hibana, both of which are Japanese. At the end of the announcement trailer embedded above, it's teased that Goro Majima...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West on Top with New PS5 Bundle
Other PS5 titles also boost sales
Horizon Forbidden West has come top of the newest weekly UK sales chart documenting physical purchases thanks to the latest PS5 hardware bundle offered by Sony. While the official bundle only included a code for a digital download, Chris Dring of GamesIndustry.biz has clarified GfK counts codes supplied in bundles...
News You Suck at Parking Looks like a Maddening Dash Through Ridiculous Car Parks
Watch the new multiplayer trailer
Don't worry, You Suck at Parking isn't some scathing remark on your driving ability, it's just the name of this unusual little indie game. Developed by Happy Volcano, this is a top-down racer that swaps out a finish line for a parking space, and your goal is to stop within the lines — or as close as you can...
News Soften the Blow of Tchia's Delay with New Sea-Faring Gameplay
Water water everywhere
We all rather like the look of Tchia here at Push Square Towers, so the recent news of the game's delay was a little disappointing. The game's now due out in early 2023, meaning nearly another year of waiting for the colourful, sunny adventure to hit PS5 and PS4. In the meantime, developer Awaceb has just released a short but...
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