Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time: All Hidden and Colored Gems Locations
Where to find every hidden gem and coloured gem
News Stray Wants You to Meow 100 Times to Unlock Its Platinum Trophy
And sleep for over an hour
Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time: All Skins and How to Unlock Them
How to get every Crash and Coco costume
Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
How to find and complete everything in the game and more
News - 2022, Week 27
Sunday10th Jul 2022
News Stray's Day One Pawtch Notes Correct Naughty Cat Collisions on PS5, PS4
Feline fine
Stray is out in a little over a week – and it won’t cost PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium subscribers a penny. It all means that developer BlueTwelve Studios is getting ready for release, and has submitted a first batch of patches to Sony’s servers. There are two launch day updates ready and waiting, both of which ask you to “hug...
News The Last of Us PS5 Remake Is Meticulously Built and Crafted, Not a Cash Grab
Animator speaks out
There’s been plenty of discussion about whether The Last of Us: Part I, the upcoming remake of Naughty Dog’s seminal survival horror, is necessary. This discussion perhaps hasn’t been helped by side-by-side comparisons of the PS3 original’s pre-rendered cut-scenes against the PS5 version’s realtime cinematics. We’re...
Soapbox A Racing Wheel Taught This Arcade Die-Hard the Joy of Gran Turismo 7
Stephen finally gets it
An all-time favourite game of mine is Burnout 3: Takedown. The launch title I bought alongside my PS3 was MotorStorm. The outside chance of a new Ridge Racer is what gets me out of bed in the morning. Well, I mean, that last one's an exaggeration, but Bamco, it's time. Come on. The point is, I love arcade racing games, and I...
Saturday9th Jul 2022
News GTA 6 Needs to Exceed Players' Expectations, Rockstar Admits
"It needs to be the best it can possibly be"
It’s been almost a decade since GTA 5, and developer Rockstar is perhaps beginning to feel the pinch. The studio – which admitted this week it’s effectively abandoning Red Dead Online – said that it understands “more than ever the need to exceed players’ expectations and for [GTA 6] to be the...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 13
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 encyclopedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 13 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Strongly condemns the spread of fake news
Earlier this week, a 41-year-old man named Tetsuya Yamagami shot dead the former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during a political rally with a handmade firearm. As the news reverberated through social media – and, subsequently, national television stations – photographs of Metal Gear Solid creator...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Devs Considered a Two-Game Series Instead of a Trilogy
Rebirthed
Following the announcement of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix confirmed that its Remake series will be spread across three games. However, during the earlier days of development, that wasn't necessarily the case. In a recent Famitsu interview (via
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 434
Grass season
Who’s going to win Wimbledon this weekend, then? This author’s money is on Novak Djokovic (safe bet, sure) and Elena Rybakina, but it should be fun either way. Of course, if you’re not into tennis, then at least you’ll have lots of sunshine to look forward to – a heatwave awaits, apparently. Sammy Barker, Editor: I have...
Friday8th Jul 2022
Rumour PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for July 2022 Possibly Leaked
Stray, and what else?
The list of PS5, PS4 games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium later this month may have been leaked ahead of time by a ResetEra poster. From user BlackBate — who has been on the money with their leaks in the past after loo
News Stray Wants You to Meow 100 Times to Unlock Its Platinum Trophy
And sleep for over an hour
Stray is embracing everything it means to be a cat with its Trophy list, tasking you to meow 100 times, sleep for over an hour, jump 500 times, and mark your territory with scratches in order to unlock the Platinum Trophy. The game's Trophy list has popped up on Exophase, confirming it does indeed have a Platinum gong to...
News Ubisoft Working on Fix for Assassin's Creed Syndicate Bugs on PS5
The London look
The vast, vast majority of PS4 games run wonderfully well on PS5, but there are a handful of exceptions. Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is one such game: it’s playable, but it has some pretty unfortunate graphical glitches which ruin the experience entirely. Many had assumed that publisher Ubisoft had moved on from the title, but...
Review Matchpoint: Tennis Championships (PS5) - Unforced Errors Spoil Solid Gameplay
We don't love it
Tennis is one of the most popular sports on the planet, but publishers are having a nightmare capitalising on its potential. French outfit Nacon has already had a couple of attempts with the two Tennis World Tour titles – and the two Australian Open endorsed entries, AO Tennis – but now it’s the turn of Kalypso Media to serve...
Feature Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games for the Rest of 2022
Push Square community top 10 revealed
At the start of this week, we asked the Push Square community to share the PS5, PS4 games they're most hyped about for the rest of 2022. After 8,000 votes, it's now time to reveal the results in the form of a top 10 countdown. Every game listed is either already confirmed to launch in the next six months with a...
News Set During WWI, Ad Infinitum Gives New Meaning to the Horrors of War
Somme-thing wicked this way comes
Set during the apocalyptic final years of The Great War, Ad Infinitum tells the story of a German soldier no longer able to differentiate between the horrors of war and the supernatural monsters pursuing him through deserted trenches. Here is an overview of the title, from the game's official website: World War...
News Hitman 3's Free Ambrose Island Map Finds Its Target on 26th July
Deep in the Andaman Sea
Update: IO Interactive has now officially announced Ambrose Island, which will come with plenty of new unlocks for Agent 47, including the Guerrilla Wetsuit. While the Danish developer is still generally keeping details quiet for now, it’s confirmed that the “fully explorable sandbox location is packed with new targets,...
News PSP's LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Coming to PS Plus Premium on PS5, PS4
PS Store listing practically confirms it
Brilliant PSP platformer LocoRoco Midnight Carnival is coming to PS5 and PS4 as part of PS Plus Premium (or, indeed, PS Plus Deluxe). While the game is yet to be officially announced for the service, it’s been listed on the PS Store, presumably in preparation for an imminent release. The page description
News F1 22 PS5, PS4 Update 1.05 Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Pest control
F1 22 launched at the start of July, and while it's another solid sim from Codemasters, it did suffer from a handful of bugs. Hopefully, this latest patch will alleviate some of those. Update version 1.05 is available now on PS5 and PS4, and it makes a large number of fixes and improvements. Most of the patch is about squashing bugs,...
News Ravenswatch Is a Dark Fantasy Roguelike That Brings Fairy Tales to Life, Coming to PS5 in 2023
Fairy tales? More like scary tales
Newly announced for PS5, Ravenswatch is a roguelike action game that takes a grimdark approach to classic fairy tale characters, which admittedly isn't anything new. But cursed virtuoso, The Pied Piper, dancing as he leads swarms of rats into battle? That's a pretty novel concept. Ravenswatch is being developed by...
News Gather Your Wolf Pack in The Quarry's Newly Added Multiplayer Mode
Sounds like it'll be a scream
The one-time Stadia exclusive interactive horror title, The Quarry, has just gotten a major new patch, and it introduces the multiplayer mode Wolf Pack that was delayed prior to launch. The mode is described by 2K and Supermassive Games as follows: "Wolf Pack is an invite-only mode where a host can invite up to
News WRC Generations Turbocharged with Rally1 Hybrid Cars on PS5, PS4
Battery management
Off-topic, but has anyone else noticed a real increase in electric cars out on the road of late? Feels like we see a Tesla every 10 minutes at the moment. Anyhoo, WRC Generations is including an interesting new gameplay wrinkle with the addition of Rally1 Hybrid cars. The press release reveals: “Experience driving sensations...
News Rob From the Rich to Arm Yourself in Gangs of Sherwood, Just Announced for 2023 Launch
We roam around the forest looking for fights!
Gangs of Sherwood is a cooperative action game set in the world of Robin Hood, in which the armies of the Sheriff of Nottingham have been enhanced by the power of the Philosopher's Stone, and it's up to Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men (and woman) to stop them. While we don't get a whole lot to go...
News While EA's Still Working on Skate, Session Gets Underway in September on PS5, PS4
Gnarly
Throwback skateboarding sim Session will beat Skate to the grind rail this year, when it tail-slides to PS5 and PS4 on 22nd September. This one has been in early access for a little while, but is all finished up now – and eager for your attention. Pitched as a celebration of 90s skating culture, you’ll be hitting up “iconic skating...
News Team Deathmatch Is Coming to Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt in Free Summer Update
Bone up, bloodsuckers
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt is a free-to-play battle royale on PS5 with an impressively un-wieldy title, and it's about to get a whole bunch of content added as part of the upcoming Summer Update, on 14 July. Team Deathmatch is coming to the title, which will allow players to engage in 8v8 combat across five levels,...
Thursday7th Jul 2022
News God of War Ragnarok's PS5, PS4 Release Date Reveal Trends All Over Social Media
Kept you waiting, huh?
This week’s God of War Ragnarok release date reveal may have ultimately been anticlimactic for some – it amounted to little more than a 30-second CG trailer and an unboxing – but that hasn’t stopped it from trending all over social media. The aforementioned videos have attracted over four millions views combined at the...
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 22.01-05.50 do?
It's Thursday, everyone, and you know what that means. That's right, it's Friday tomorrow. However, before we concern ourselves with the future, let's focus on the now, because the now is quite exciting. Sony has just pushed out a brand new firmware update for PS5, and you can download and install it right now...
News As Red Dead Online Fans Ready Funeral, Rockstar Admits It's Basically Pulled the Plug
Life support
Red Dead Online isn’t dead – but it is. Fans of the sandbox Western were planning a funeral for the game next week, and it looks like that will go ahead, because an update from developer Rockstar doesn’t instil much confidence in the mulitplayer mode’s future. Effectively it admits that, as its attention is turning to
News Shots Fired in First RoboCop: Rogue City PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Dead or alive, you're coming with me in June 2023
Here’s your very first look at Terminator: Resistance developer Teyon’s upcoming RoboCop: Rogue City, which is releasing on PS5 this coming June 2023. The game, a first-person shooter, is based on the original 1987 movie – and will see you assume the role of Alex Murphy, with original actor...
Review Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series (PS5) - No-Frills Remasters of Old School Platformers
It's-a me, Klonoa
Back in the late '90s, the platforming genre was going through a bit of an identity crisis. The technological heft of consoles like the original PlayStation meant that, for pretty much the first time, our gaming worlds could be expanded into true three-dimensional spaces. However, this meant there was a whole new dimension of...
Hands On The Crew 2's PS5 Patch Feels Better at 60fps, But There's a Catch
It's stinging our eyes
The Crew 2, due in part to outstanding ongoing support from publisher Ubisoft and developer Ivory Tower, remains relevant four years on from its original release. In fact, you could argue the game is getting better, with the latest season adding events inspired by Formula Drift World Champion Chris Forsberg – it’s...
News The Devil in Me Is Classic Hotel Horror, Out for PS5, PS4 This Year
Another Dark Picture Anthology
To say horror fans are eating in the latter half of this year would be an understatement. With Signalis, the Resident Evil Village DLC Shadows of Rose, The Chant, and The Callisto Protocol already to look forward to, you can now add
News Sony Removing Some Purchased Films, Movies from Users' Accounts
Poor Paddington
Sony stopped flogging films and television shows through the PS Store a little while back, but it promised to honour existing purchases. However, as of 31st August in Germany and Austria, it will begin the process of removing content from French film production and distribution company Studio Canal, meaning even if you paid for them...
News Try Not to Cringe At This Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown PS5 Trailer
Passion merchant
What do you do when your publisher’s putting on a livestream and you don’t have any footage of your game to show? That’s probably the scenario KT Racing found itself in with Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, and how we’ve ended up with this. There’s a whole lot of hot air in this trailer, to be honest, but basically the...
News New God of War Ragnarok Art Posted by PlayStation Arabia
Sledge warfare
A new piece of God of War Ragnarok artwork has been posted to the PlayStation Arabia Instagram account. Featuring Kratos, Atreus, and Freya all caught up in battle on a sledge, you can view it below. The piece, of course, follows very shortly after God of War Ragnarok was announced to be releasing on 9th November 2022 for PS5 and PS4.
News PUBG: Battlegrounds Is Getting a New Map in Next Major Update, Coming to PS4 on 21st July
Where are we dropping?
PUBG: Battlegrounds is getting an overhaul in the form of Update 18.2 which, amongst a bunch of other things, is introducing an entirely new urban map called Deston, and it is coming to PS4 on 21 July. As you can see in the brief teaser trailer above, Deston features a modern city environment, a type of terrain that has...
News Skull & Bones Finally Sets Sail for PS5 in November, a Day Before God of War Ragnarok
Plus gameplay re-reveal
It's been a long time coming, but Ubisoft's seafaring open worlder finally has a release date. Skull & Bones is setting sail for PS5 (there's no PS4 version now) on the 8th November 2022 — that's a day before PlayStation exclusive God of War Ragnarok lands. The last few months of the year are starting to look quite...
Random Bandai Namco Sends Legendary Elden Ring Player an Actual Sword
You have no power here, Malenia
You may have heard about an Elden Ring player by the name of Let Me Solo Her. The heroic figure has helped hundreds of Tarnished take down Malenia — one of the game's hardest bosses — via co-op, and Let Me Solo Her has since been immortalised through fan art, inspirational videos, and more. In fact, Let Me Solo...
News GTA Online Dialling Down the Effectiveness of the Oppressor Mk 2, Increasing GTA$ Payouts
Finally allowing Sell Missions in Invite Only lobbies
If you’ve ever played GTA Online, then you’ll know all about the Oppressor Mk 2. The frighteningly mobile flying motorcycle, complete with homing missiles, has been a source of frustration in Los Santos for years – but it’ll be getting nerfed as part of an impending update. In fact,...
News Psychonauts 2 Physical Release Confirmed for 27th September
Includes lots of goodies
Update: It's now been confirmed a physical version of Psychonauts 2 will be releasing on 27th September 2022, and will include bonuses like a lenticular outer sleeve, stickers, reversible boxart, art cards, and a code to access behind-the-scenes content. Check out a video above detailing all of the physical bonuses...
PS Store Sales Charts The Quarry and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Battle for PS5 Number One
Shredder's Revenge makes a splash on PS4
June's North American and European charts for the PS Store are in, and there's an interesting battle at the very top. On the PS5 charts, The Quarry and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order both earn themselves a number one and number two spot; Supermassive's horror adventure clinches it in the US, while Europe...
News Meet Your Brother Knights in This New Trailer for Strategy RPG The Valiant
Deus vult!
The Valiant is an upcoming squad-based strategy RPG set during the Crusades of the Middle Ages, we've seen some gameplay for the title before, and it looks promising. Today we got a new trailer introducing the loyal companions who will aid protagonist Theodric in battle. Each will lead a squad of soldiers, with unique abilities,...
News Open World, Survival Terminator Game Will Be Back
Connor believe it
The pièce de résistance during today’s Nacon Connect is that an open world, survival Terminator game is in development. While there’s no date – or, indeed, even any platforms – attached to the project yet, it’s being helmed by Nacon Studio Milan, and takes place in a “post-apocalyptic world and features an original...
Fair play
Square Enix has opened the floodgates for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, spilling loads of details on the upcoming remaster. But perhaps calling it a 'remaster' doesn't do the project justice. The publisher outwardly states that Reunion is "so much more than a simple HD remaster", and goes on to share new information on gameplay...
News Find Out if The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Is Preciousss from 1st September on PS5, PS4
Ring it up
It was one of the first games announced for the PS5, but licensed stealth action title The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will finally lurk onto Sony’s new-gen console (as well as PS4, of course) from 1st September. A new gameplay trailer gives a taste of what you can expect, including first-person deep-sea diving and lots of crawling...
Friday8th Jul 2022
News Let's Build a Zoo! No, Seriously, Let's Do It on PS5, PS4
Attractions open in September
It’s been a big day for new releases, but this might just be the most exciting of them all: pixel art tycoon title Let’s Build a Zoo is coming to the PS5 and PS4 in September, following a successful stint on PC last year. The game – developed by Springloaded and published by No More Robots – sees you creating...
Thursday7th Jul 2022
News Unorthodox Alternate History PS5 Action RPG Steelrising Takes on Titans in New Trailer
Sacré bleu
As part of its livestream earlier today, Nacon showcased a few more seconds of developer Spiders’ flamboyant alternate history foray, Steelrising. The trailer focuses on some new, larger-than-life foes: the merciless Titans, which appear to resemble animated gallows and candelabras. We’ve still no idea how this game managed to pass...
News Frenetic FPS Bright Memory: Infinite Speeds Its Way Onto PS5, July 21st
That was fast
We knew that Bright Memory: Infinite was getting a console release, but we didn't know when... until now, that is. Bright Memory: Infinite Gold Edition is coming to PS5 on 21 July, first according to a listing on the Japanese PlayStation Store (as reported by Gematsu), but we can confirm that date is now re
News E3 2023 Returns with the Promise of Titanic AAA Reveals and Earth-Shaking World Premieres
PAX production company ReedPop at the helm
Like the line from the end of every James Bond movie, E3 will return – and this time, they really mean it. Beleaguered industry establishment the ESA (or Entertainment Software Association), perhaps recognising it needs external help, has partnered with PAX and New York Comic Con production company...
News Retro RPG Sea of Stars Officially Confirmed for PS5, PS4
From the makers of The Messenger
Sabotage Studio, the team behind the upcoming RPG Sea of Stars, has announced it's in development for PS5 and PS4. Arriving sometime next year, the game is a retro-inspired, turn-based RPG with old-school flavour and some modern touches to smooth things out. In addition to the above new trailer, a detailed breakdown...
News Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator Will Be an Acquired Taste for PS5, PS4 Owners
Serving up on 2nd February
Nacon clearly believes there’s an appetite for simulation games on the PS5 and PS4, because it’s established an entirely new sub-line of games named LIFE, which it hopes to capitalise on the lucrative market. Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator blends the seriousness of series like Farming Simulator with the...
News Inscryption Announced for PS5, PS4 with Full DualSense Support
More than a deck-building roguelike
Following an unfortunate leak by the way of the Australian age ratings board, popular indie game Inscryption has been confirmed for a PS5, PS4 release. A release date wasn't attached to the PlayStation Blog news blast, but it
News Fall Guys Blasts Past the 50 Million Players Mark
In just two weeks
Fall Guys just blasted past yet another milestone, amassing an astounding 50 million players since the title went free-to-play just two weeks ago, after having amassed some 20 million players in the first 48 hours alone. The impressive achievement was announced on the official Fall Guys Twitter account: I
News Dig Deeper in This New Systems Trailer for Made in Abyss
Things got really dark at the end there
Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling Into Darkness, despite having one of the more outlandish titles we've yet come across, looks like it could end up being quite interesting. It has a real Monster Hunter vibe to it, except with fewer monsters, more mining, with a smattering of PTSD and depression. Now we're...
News Cursed to Golf Putts Rogue-Like Elements in Side-Scrolling Golf on PS5, PS4 Next Month
"Golf-Like" launches 18th August
People get a bee in their bonnet about rogue-likes, don't they? We suppose that's mostly down to the sheer number of them; every other indie game seems to be incorporating randomly generated elements. It's fine by us, because when they're done right, they're absolutely fantastic, and Cursed to Golf looks like it...
News GRID Legends' Latest Update Adds Photo Mode on PS5, PS4 for Free
Plus a bunch of bug fixes
A big new patch for GRID Legends has been deployed on PS5 and PS4, and it brings a neat new feature to the racer. With the update installed, you'll have access to Photo Mode, letting you set up shots of your fancy cars and share them online. You'll be able to access Photo Mode across many of the game's modes of play, and...
News Phoenix Suns Shooting Guard Devin Booker Is NBA 2K23's Cover Star
God rays
Now all of the various Collector’s Editions have been announced, 2K Sports has revealed NBA 2K23’s traditional cover star: Phoenix Suns shooting guard and NBA All-Star Devin Booker. He’ll front both the standard physical release for both PS5 and PS4, as well as the cross-gen Digital Deluxe Edition, which grants you access to both of...
News Schim Emerges from the Shadows with PS5, PS4 Release Next Year
Schimmy to the left
There are many games that toy with the idea of light and dark, but Schim presents things in a fresh way. You play as a lost little shadow creature, and you need to leap from shadow to shadow in order to find your way back to where you belong. The game takes you through familiar scenery like parks and towns, tasking you with...
News The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition Rises from the Ashes on PS4 This September
Exactly the same date as original release
The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition has been dated for release on 6th September 2022, marking exactly six years since the original PS4 curio debuted. Developed and published by Q-Games after the studio reclaimed the rights, this new version is marching to PS4, with enhancements for those playing on PS5...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
News God of War Ragnarok Collector's Editions Revealed, Two Have Mjolnir
Three different versions available
Update: Pre-orders for the Collector's and Jötnar Editions, as well as the standard physical copy of the game, are now live: Where to Pre-Order God of War Ragnarok Collector's and Jötnar Editions for PS5, PS4 Alongside
News When Will New PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium Games Be Announced?
Let's look at the facts
When will the new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games be announced? This is a question that we've been asked loads of times since the new tiers launched, so we wanted to try and make an educated guess. As we all know by this point, the monthly
News Red Dead Online Fans Are Hosting a Funeral for the Game
#RedDeadFuneral
Red Dead Online fans are coming together to host an in-game funeral for the forgotten — and seemingly abandoned — multiplayer mode of Red Dead Redemption 2. Next week, on 13th July 2022, those still playing are invited to "dress up in your best funeral attire, get your friends to join", and tag the @RedDeadRDC Twitter account as...
News New Horizon Forbidden West Update Adds 40fps Mode, VRR Support
Available to download now
A new Horizon Forbidden West patch has added new graphical modes as well as VRR support to the open worlder. It is available to download now, weighing in at 711.9MB. Once installed and the game has been booted up, you'll be able to select a new "Balanced" visual mode from the options that runs the game on PS5 at 40...
News God of War Ragnarok Release Date Confirmed for 9th November
Plus new CGI trailer
Sony has confirmed God of War Ragnarok will release for PS5, PS4 on 9th November 2022. A CGI trailer accompanies the announcement, featuring Kratos and Atreus. You can catch it above. Pre-orders will go live on the PS Store and across physical storefronts on 15th July 2022, with many different editions available. Below are some...
Hardware Review Thrustmaster T248 Racing Wheel - A Great First Step for Curious Car Nuts
Won't steer you far wrong
The world of racing games is huge. For as long as video games have been around, we've been driving flashy cars around twisting circuits and bustling streets in pursuit of first place. Of course, most vehicular titles are perfectly playable using a regular controller, but hardcore enthusiasts will all tell you that a racing...
Mini Review MADiSON (PS5) - Just Another PS4 Era Horror Game
Camera tricks
Outlast. Layers of Fear. Visage. Maid of Sker. Amnesia. PT. If you've played any one of these games, you've essentially already experienced MADiSON. Replicating the familiar mould of indie horror games released throughout the PS4 generation, very little sets the B
News New PS Store Sale Has 1,000+ Big PS5, PS4 Game Discounts, Live Now
Hitman! Resident Evil! Catherine!
Wednesday has arrived, so we're up bright and early to bring you the latest PS5, PS4 deals from the newest PlayStation Store sales that went live overnight. Sony hasn't revealed what the theme of the discounts are just yet, but the important piece of information is that they go away on 20th July 2022, so you've got...
News PS5's Forspoken Release Date Delayed Until 24th January, 2023
Frey another day
Square Enix’s ambitious open world action game Forspoken has already been subject to a handful of delays, and here’s another one: Ella Balinska’s Frey Holland will now need to wait until 24th January, 2023 to enter the fantasy world of Athia. The game had been scheduled to release on 11th October, 2022 – and was, at one...
News The Unreal Engine 5 Matrix Awakens Demo Leaves PS Store on Saturday
Last chance to plug in
Unreal Engine 5's impressive The Matrix Awakens demo will be delisted from the PS Store this coming Saturday. You'll still be able play it if you redeem it before the weekend's expiration date, but anyone who forgets to will lose out forever. A notice on the official website says: "The UE5 tech demo will only be available in...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.18 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Ticket exploit fixed
The latest patch for Gran Turismo 7 is now available on both PS5 and PS4. The patch, which brings the racer to version 1.18, can be downloaded and installed now, weighing in at 374MB. So, what does this fairly small patch entail? It's pretty much just squashing some bugs this time around. An exploit in which you could...
News Biomutant PS5 Version Confirmed for 6th September
Free upgrade for PS4 owners
Following its discovery on the PS Store backend, THQ Nordic has confirmed a PS5 version of Biomutant is on the way, scheduled to release on 6th September 2022. It'll be a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade for those who al
News Action RPG Valkyrie Elysium Gets September Release Date, New Gameplay Trailer
Looking a lot better
Square Enix has pushed out a new trailer for Valkyrie Elysium, which confirms that the action RPG will launch on the 29th September, 2022, for both PS5 and PS4. This new trailer, by the way, is a lot more impressive than the title's debut showing. It's got battles, party members, and some nicely designed enemies. The combat...
News PSP Game Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Part of Valkyrie Elysium Deluxe Edition
Possible PS Plus Premium addition?
PSP game Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth will be bundled in with the deluxe edition of Valkyrie Elysium on the PS Store, it has been confirmed. The new Square Enix RPG confirmed a release date of 29th September 2022 overnight, and the game's
Thursday7th Jul 2022
News Tokyo Game Show 2022 Confirms Major Publishers, But Sony Presence Seems Limited
TGS returns
Tokyo Game Show 2022 has opened its official website, which confirms a whole bunch of exhibitors, including a number of heavyweight publishers. Said publishers will be part of the 'General Exhibition', meaning that they're going to have a relatively significant presence during the event. However, going off this initial list, it seems as...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
News Gaming Spend Will Continue to Decline in US as Living Costs Increase, Says NPD Report
Alongside other factors
It doesn't come as a huge surprise, but the trend of people spending less and less money on all things gaming is set to continue for the rest of the year. This is according to the US-based NPD group, which points the finger at increased living costs, and the fact that people are becoming more active again now that pandemic...
News Rewrite History With Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2's Conton City Vote and Legend Patrol DLC Packs
Power up
Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is getting some new alt-history content in the form of the Conton City Vote Pack, which is paid DLC that will be available on 7 July. In addition, the Legend Patrol Pack will also be available, which allows players to experience the story of the original Dragon Ball XenoVerse in Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 A free...
News PS5, PS4 RPG Sword and Fairy: Together Forever Summons Action-Packed Combat Trailer
By the sword
Going by its newest trailer, Sword and Fairy: Together Forever is looking more and more like an action RPG that's worth keeping an eye on. This is the latest entry in the long-running Taiwanese-developed series, which is particularly popular in China. The combat system itself involves fast-paced combos, combined with character...
News Genshin Impact's Massive 2.8 Summer Fantasia Update Is Launching on 13th July
Return to the Golden Apple Archipelago
The wildly popular Genshin Impact is about to get a massive injection of content in the form of Summer Fantasia, Genshin Impact's free version 2.8 update. It's summertime in the world of Teyvat, a fact that will be represented in the returning Golden Apple Archipelago location, which has been revamped and...
News Final Fantasy XIV Community Joins in Song; 1400 Vocalists Contribute to Powerful Cover
Be right back, we just have something in our eye
Music producer and orchestral composer extraordinaire, Alex Moukala, has done it again, arranging a powerful cover of the Final Fantasy XIV track "Close in the Distance" that features 1400 vocalists, 1000 of which are contributors from the game's community. It even features famous guest contributors...
News Frogun Has Impressive PS1 Platformer Vibes, Hopping to PS5, PS4 in August
Froggers
If you're nostalgic for polygonal PS1 platformers, you're probably going to love Frogun, which just got a 2nd August 2022 release date on PS5 and PS4. The accompanying gameplay trailer basically tells you everything you need to know; it's got visually varied levels, some environmental puzzles, and imaginative enemy designs. It looks great!...
News Eivor and Odin are Sneaking into Fall Guys During the Abstergo Challenge Event
Odin the All-Father, Eivor Wolf-Kissed
Fall Guys has been pumping on all cylinders lately. The colourful battle royale recently went free-to-play, leading to a massive influx of players, although the new model has led to some unforeseen progression iss
News NBA 2K23 Celebrates the WNBA for a Second Year with Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird Cover
Exclusive to GameStop
As was the case last year, NBA 2K23 will have a GameStop exclusive WNBA Edition, with Phoenix Mercury’s Diana Taurasi and Seattle Storm’s Sue Bird on the cover. This unique version of the game will represent an alternative to the Michael Jordan options announced yesterday, and will presumably complement an updated version...
News Worlds Will Collide in the SMITE x Nickelodeon Crossover Event on 12th July
"Leave everything to me!"
In what at first glance seems like an unlikely pairing, classic Nickelodeon cartoon characters like Rocko and Invader Zim are coming to SMITE, as a part of the SMITE x Nickelodeon Crossover event. The event begins on 12 July, and in addition to the paid Nickelodeon cosmetic pack, there will be new challenges to undertake,...
Tuesday5th Jul 2022
Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
How to find and complete everything in the game and more
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is a PS5 and PS4 sequel to the original PS1 trilogy from Naughty Dog. This brand new game goes back to that old style of gameplay while reviving it for a modern audience. It's tough, but excellent fun, earning an 8/10 in our review. In this Crash Bandicoot...
News PS Plus Essential Monthly Games for July Are Available Now on PS5, PS4
Oobadagah!
PS Plus has changed in the last few weeks, and now offers something a little different over all three tiers. However, one constant across Essential, Extra, and
Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time: All Flashback Tapes Locations
Where to find every Flashback Tape
Where are all the Flashback Tapes in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time on PS5 and PS4? How do you get all the Flashback Tapes? As part of our Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time guide, we're going to show you where to find every Flashback Tape. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time - All Flashback Tapes Locations:...
Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time: All Bosses and How to Beat Them
How to defeat every boss in Crash Bandicoot 4
How do you beat every boss fight in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time? As part of our Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time guide, we're going to explain how you defeat every boss battle in the game. Read on to find out what you need to do to beat each boss. Defeating bosses will earn you some PS5 and PS4...
Review Arcadegeddon (PS5) - Rogue-Lite Multiplayer Shooter Offers Up Flashy Fun
You should be 'geddon onboard
Developer Illfonic has been gradually making a name for itself with licensed multiplayer games, like Friday the 13th: The Game and Predator: Hunting Grounds. However, the studio has yet to make something truly standout. Arcadegeddon is its latest effort, and while it lacks the appeal of a recognisable movie franchise,...
News NBA 2K23 Leads with Michael Jordan Edition on PS5, PS4
Answer the call on 9th September
Here we go, then: the NBA 2K23 marketing cycle is officially underway. 2K Sports has announced that global icon and six-time NBA World Champion Michael Jordan will headline the game’s two special editions on PS5 and PS4: the Michael Jordan Edition and the Championship Edition. The press release teases: “For the...
News GTA 6 Is Rockstar's Focus as Red Dead Redemption, GTA 4 Remasters Reportedly Shelved
Kotaku corroborates reports
Rockstar has put development of remasters of Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto IV on ice according to a new report from Kotaku. This is so the developer can put all of its efforts into Grand Theft Auto 6. Rumours of such a move had been swirling over the past couple of days because of a
Standing on the shoulders of ninja-giants
Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath is a 16-bit throwback to the days of Ninja Gaiden, and like The Messenger (which is cited as inspiration), brings a modern spin to that classic style of gameplay. Chronicles of 2 Heroes began life as a Kickstarter project with a modest target of €10,000 euro and...
Review DNF Duel (PS5) - Explosive Fighter Is Impressively Easy to Pick Up and Play
It's time to DNF Duel
Taking popular free-to-play titles and transforming them into fighting games is becoming a bit of a trend, isn't it? Following in the footsteps of Granblue Fantasy Versus, DNF Duel is based on South Korean action RPG Dungeon Fighter Online. Its character roster is made up of playable classes from the source material —...
News Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Has a 'New Menu-Based Battle System'
Plus improved camera and UI
We already know that upcoming remaster Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is jaw-dropping in terms of graphical improvements, but what about the gameplay? The original PSP title was rather unwieldy all the way back in 2007, so our hope has always been that Square Enix would tweak how the action RPG plays so that it...
News Ubisoft Forward Showcase Set for 10th September, Featuring Assassin's Creed and More
Could be a big one
Ubisoft has announced that it'll host a digital 'Ubisoft Forward' showcase on the 10th September. It'll be broadcast on YouTube and Twitch, and will feature "updates and news on multiple games and projects from Ubisoft teams around the world". It's already been confirmed that there'll be an Assassin's Creed event in September,...
News Destroy All Humans! 2 Remake Brings Back Couch Co-Op
Two aliens tango
Games with support for local split-screen co-op are few and far between nowadays, so Destroy All Humans! 2 Reprobed has to go on the wishlists of anyone actively seeking out the feature. The PS5 remake's latest trailer reveals what the co-op experience will be like for two friends sat on the couch, which you can catch above. The TV...
News Lollipop Chainsaw Remake Revealed for 2023
No platforms confirmed yet
Following a tease last month, it's been confirmed a full remake of PS3 game Lollipop Chainsaw is in development. It will have "a more realistic approach to graphics" and is being produced by a combination of the original team and new staff members. No platforms have been confirmed just yet, but it's probably safe to say...
News Ubisoft Is Shuttering Online Services for Some of Its Older PS3 Titles Later in 2022
The clock is ticking
Ubisoft has announced that it will be deactivating online services for some of its older PS3 titles later in the year, so you may want to take care of any unfinished business you have before 1 September. Thankfully, this will not be the case for remasters like Far Cry 3 or Assassins Creed 3, which will be unaffected. The...
News Skull & Bones Reveal Confirmed for Thursday, Featuring Gameplay
Expect a release date too
Ubisoft has announced it plans to re-reveal Skull & Bones this coming Thursday in a gameplay-focused livestream on YouTube. Presented in the Ubisoft Forward format, it's expected to confirm many of the details that have leaked over the past month or so. The show will begin at 4pm BST / 8am PT / 11am ET. Up until now, a...
Wednesday6th Jul 2022
Review Hot Shots Tennis (PS2) - Bare Bones and Bettered By Its PSP Successor
You cannot be serious
Having taken control of the Hot Shot Golf franchise from Camelot in 1999, developer Clap Hanz proceeded to create five different instalments in the series – six, in fact, if you include the Japan exclusive Hot Shots Golf Online, which was used as a means to help flog the PS2’s Network Adapter domestically. Thus, in 2006,...
Tuesday5th Jul 2022
News Valkyrie Elysium Out in September, Says PS Store
New trailer coming soon
The PlayStation Store page for Square Enix RPG Valkyrie Elysium is claiming the game will release on 29th September 2022. A new trailer sporting the release date has also reportedly leaked, but has since been taken down. Should these details prove to be true, then it's likely the Japanese publisher plans to make the...
News What Remains of Edith Finch PS5 Version Supposedly in the Works
Back to the bathtub
New age ratings from the Taiwan Game Ratings board suggest a native PS5 version of What Remains of Edith Finch is in development. Spotted by Twisted Voxel, the recent listings haven't been mentioned publicly by studio Giant Sparrow, but as is the case with today's other
News Deus Ex, Guardians of the Galaxy Writer to Lead Narrative on the Next Mass Effect
I'm Commander Shepard, and this is the best news I've heard in a long time
Rejoice, Garrus stans! Mary DeMarle, award-winning writer of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and most recently Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, will be joining BioWare as Senior Narrative Director. DeMarle will be joining the Mass Effect team, lending...
News Indie Hit Inscryption Poised for a PS4 Release
Australian age rating spotted
The popular deck-building game Inscryption that has made a real name for itself on PC appears to be preparing a PS4 version as an Australian age rating is spotted for Sony's last-gen system. In almost all cases, these classifications are for real projects that do see the light of day and release. Up until now,...
News 18 Minutes of One Piece Odyssey Gameplay Debuted at Anime Expo 2022
Shaping up nicely
18 minutes of new One Piece Odyssey gameplay was shown off during an Anime Expo 2022 live stream, and the upcoming JRPG is looking strong. In the video, Luffy and the rest of the Straw Hat Crew are exploring a mysterious island, engaging in turn-based combat and some light traversal. The gameplay and even art style are very...
News Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II Announced for Western Release
Bearer of the Mark
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is the next title in the Spirit Hunter series, horror-adventure games that revolve around the investigation of grisly spiritual incidents, and features creepy creatures inspired by Japanese folklore. Incorporating elements of visual novels, detective-style gameplay, and tabletop-roleplaying games,...
Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time: All Hidden and Colored Gems Locations
Where to find every hidden gem and coloured gem
Where are all the hidden gems in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time on PS5 and PS4? How do you find all the colored gems? As part of our Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time guide, we're going to show you where to find every hidden gem in the game, including the four coloured gems and all N. Verted level...
Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time: All Skins and How to Unlock Them
How to get every Crash and Coco costume
How do you get all the skins in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time on PS5 and PS4? How many costumes are there for Crash and Coco? As part of our Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time guide, we're going to explain how to get all the outfits in the game, as well as show you what they look like. Crash Bandicoot...
How to get all PS5 and PS4 Trophies in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
In this Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Trophy roadmap, we're going to reveal how to get the Platinum Trophy in this brand new Crash game on PS5 and PS4. As part of our Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time guide, we're going to tell you about all the Trophies, as well as...
Monday4th Jul 2022
Reminder Last Chance to Get Free PS Plus Games for June 2022
Don't forget to redeem them
Today is your last chance to redeem the lineup of free PS Plus games for June 2022, which includes God of War, Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker, and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Tomorrow, they'll be replaced by a new list of PS5, PS4 titles as part of the
Feature What Are Your Most Anticipated PS5, PS4 Games for the Rest of 2022?
Have your say in the Push Square vote
After an action-packed first six months from Sony and third-party publishers, the rest of 2022 is promising just as much fun. We've already had the likes of Horizon Forbidden West, Elden Ring, and Gran Turismo 7 to entertain us at the start of the year, but now it is time to turn our sights to the end of it. Fo
Tuesday5th Jul 2022
Review Hot Shots Golf (PS1) - Utterly Iconic Arcade Golf
Our cup of tee
Japanese studio Clap Hanz may be the developer best associated with the Hot Shots Golf series, which is also known as Everybody’s Golf in Europe. However, it was Camelot Software Planning that teed off the original entry on PS1 back in 1997. That team – having helmed the Shining Force series for SEGA throughout early 90s under the...
Monday4th Jul 2022
Quite the technical feat
Do you ever wish you could hook that dusty old EyeToy up to your shiny new PS5? Us neither, but the use of older peripherals with modern hardware appears to be something Sony is interested in, according to a recent patent filing spotted by Game Rant. The patent (which is absurdly tech
Tuesday5th Jul 2022
Guide Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time: What's the Difference Between Modern and Retro Modes?
Modern mode vs. Retro mode
What are the differences between Modern and Retro playstyles in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time on PS5 and PS4? In Crash Bandicoot 4, there are two ways to play the game: Modern and Retro. As part of our Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time guide, we're going to explain the difference between the two methods below...
Monday4th Jul 2022
News This Is the Closest You'll Ever Get to a PS3 Devkit
Early PS Vita devkit also showcased
Here’s a fascinating video from Linus Tech Tips: a PS3 development kit pulled apart and showcased in all of its enormous glory. The giant 2ft behemoth was used by developers to create games for Sony’s last-last-gen console, and the clip even includes development build footage of titles like Life Is Strange,...
Review Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course (PS4) - Another Delicious Serving of Hard-As-Nails Action
A great slam and then some
It’s been almost five whole years since Cuphead finally burst onto the scene after years of development hell and delays. Cuphead took the gaming world by storm, followed by waves of merchandise, cameos in games like Super Smash Bros, a Netflix series, and even a kids meal at Arby’s. Now here we are at the launch of its...
News Right Wrongs in JRPG Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten
The next entry in the Utawarerumono series
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten is an upcoming JRPG set in the same universe as the Utawarerumono series, but one that tells an all-new story. We got an extended look at gameplay in a new trailer, and this title is looking like something fans of the genre are going to want to keep on their...
News UK Sales Charts: British Grand Prix Boosts Perfectly Timed Release for F1 22
Pole position
F1 22, the latest Formula One racer from Codemasters, debuts at number one in the UK's physical chart with some impeccable timing. Launching just before the British Grand Prix got underway at Silverstone, it's no wonder the game arrives in first place, with the PS5 and PS4 versions combined accounting for 71 per cent of copies sold...
News My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble Fights Its Way West, Closed Beta Sign-Ups Available Now
Be the hero you always imagined
My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble is a 24-player battle royale set in the uber-popular My Hero Academia universe, and it has just officially been announced for a Western release The free-to-play title got a Japanese closed beta earlier in the year, but now Western players will get a chance to try the title for...
News Anonymous;Code Officially Announced for Western Release, Launching on PS4 in 2023
Science Adventure is coming to the West
Anonymous;Code has been officially announced for a Western release, with the latest entry in the Science Adventure visual novel series coming to PS4 in 2023. A SteelBook launch edition of the game will be available to preorder on 5 July. Anonymous;Code is set in the year 2036, when an event called the "2036...
Tuesday5th Jul 2022
News Roller Champions Adds Flashy, Disco-Themed Staten Island Rink
Blame it on the boogie
Free-to-play arcade sports game Roller Champions has embraced its inner-70s for its inaugural season, and here’s its debut map: a disco-infused adaptation of Staten Island, complete with flashing lights, disco balls, and Ferris wheels. With the latest season – and Battle Pass – already live in the game, you’ll...
Monday4th Jul 2022
News Outlandish Fighter JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Gets a New Gameplay Trailer
Focusing on the ladies of Green Dolphin Street Prison
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is an upcoming fighting game developed by CyberConnect 2, and set to launch on PS5 and PS4 on 2 September. We got another look at the game in action in a new trailer, and it's pretty wild stuff. A remaster of the PS3's Jo
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