Guide Skyrim Anniversary Edition: All New Content, All Creation Club DLC Listed
Every Creation included in Anniversary Edition
Guide No Man's Sky Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Where to Start
The ultimate guide to No Man's Sky
News - 2022, Week 39
Sunday2nd Oct 2022
Mini Review Tunic (PS5) - Cute But Tough Action Game Is Cunning As a Fox
Page turner
Tunic is more than it appears. It treads familiar ground to classic Legend of Zelda-style adventures, with simple combat, a large overworld, and a selection of bosses and dungeons. However, it's what's added on top that really shines. To start with, the foxy hero doesn't even have a sword, but throughout the game you'll slowly accrue...
Monday3rd Oct 2022
News Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster for PS5 Reportedly in Development
Brings it closer to Forbidden West
Here is a head-scratcher for your Sunday evening: Sony is reportedly remastering Horizon Zero Dawn for PS5. The claim is made by website MP1ST, citing multiple sources, and more online personalities in the know have come out publicly to say the project is real. Some even say
Saturday1st Oct 2022
Guide FIFA 23: Best Skill Moves to Learn
The most effective Skill Moves to use in attack
What are the best Skill Moves to learn in FIFA 23? While recent iterations of EA Sports' soccer sim have been more about moving the ball effectively than dribbling your opponents to death, you're still going to want to know the best Skill Moves to learn in order to beat defenders and make space for...
Guide FIFA 23: All 5 Star Skill Players
The most skilful players in FIFA 23
Looking for all 5 Star Skill Players in FIFA 23? Whether you're looking to dominate FUT Champions or assemble a dream-team in Career Mode, you'll probably want to know which footballers are the most skilful in EA Sports' soccer sim. Fortunately, our FIFA 23 guide can help, and we've even pointed out the best Skill...
Guide FIFA 23: Squad Battles - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your Squad Battles rewards
What are all Squad Battles rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 23? If you're playing FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 23, then there's a good chance you'll be spending a large amount of time up against the CPU in Squad Battles. This mode allows you to test out different teams and...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2022?
Plus or minus?
The PS Plus Essential games for October 2022 have been officially announced, and you know what that means! As always, we want to know if you're happy with the latest lineup. Just to recap, October's selection includes three titles (as per usual): rather fun racer Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5, PS4), super-powered fighter Injustice 2...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 19
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 19 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News PS1's Iconic T-Rex Tech Demo Roars to PS Stars As a Digital Collectible
With a subtle Sly Cooper nod
Few moments in gaming history are more iconic than seeing PS1’s legendary T-Rex tech demo for the first time. It’s such a signature scene that Astro’s Playroom even parodied it for its fantastic final boss fight! It makes sense, then, that the dinosaur is being added as a digital collectible to Sony’s new loyalty...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 446
October is here
Somehow, it's already October, which means Pumpkin Spice Lattes have arrived. In addition, the release schedule is about to get serious for several weeks, so there'll be no escape from games until at least December. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: This weekend will be all about finishing up Tunic, which I've been playing for...
Friday30th Sep 2022
Guide FIFA 23: Best Controller Settings and Camera
Configure FIFA 23 for the best results
Looking for the best controller settings and camera in FIFA 23? Before you can even think about the Best Formations and Custom Tactics for FUT, you're probably going to want to calibrate your game correctly. This means, opting for the best controller settings and camera settings. A lot of this will come down to...
Guide No Man's Sky Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Where to Start
The ultimate guide to No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is the enormous space-faring adventure from developer Hello Games. Available for PlayStation 4 and PS5 — as well as full support for PSVR — it's an ever-evolving epic that's been steadily improved and expanded since its release in 2016. We gave the game a 7/10 in our PS5 review, noti
Saturday1st Oct 2022
News PS Plus Essential's PS5, PS4 Games Announced for October 2022
Racing! Fighting! Shooting!
Update: We now have confirmation from Sony that the lineup of PS5, PS4 games joining PS Plus Essential in October 2022 is as follows: PS Plus Essential: October 2022: Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5, PS4) Injustice 2 (PS4)
Friday30th Sep 2022
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for October and November 2022
God of War! Call of Duty! Sonic!
We may well be running out of months in 2022, but we're certainly not done with exciting new releases on PlayStation 5 and PS4. If you fancy treating yourself or a loved one to something new, you've absolutely come to the right place. Below, we've been busy putting together a list of games headed to both systems...
Saturday1st Oct 2022
News Horizon Forbidden West's Lance Reddick Outs Mocap Work
Whoops
Horizon Forbidden West star Lance Reddick, who plays the character Sylens, has returned to the motion capture studio. In a Twitter post since deleted, the acclaimed actor wrote: “Hard at work in a session for Horizon Forbidden West.” In the photograph, the star is wearing a motion capture suit and has marks on his face for facial capture...
Friday30th Sep 2022
News Last Call on Those Older Ubisoft Titles, Online Services to Get the Kibosh on Saturday
Farewell, my lovely
Ubisoft is about to make good on its promise of shuttering the online services of some of its older PS3 titles. If you have any lingering digital business that needs tending, now is the time, as the plug will officially be pulled this Saturday, 1st October. The full list of affected titles can be seen below. Assassin's Creed II
News Everybody's Golf Fans 'Thanos Snapped' Out of the Game as Servers Go Offline
Below par
The unfortunate day for PS4 golfing game Everybody's Golf has finally arrived: its servers were taken offline overnight, meaning none of its multiplayer functionality is accessible anymore. You can still play offline, but the Platinum Trophy will now be deemed unobtainable. It follows in the footsteps of PS4 games like Killzone Shadow Fall...
News The Callisto Protocol Hints at the Hideous Truth in Blood-Drenched Black Iron Story Trailer
Shoot the Tentacles
Remember that mysterious tease for The Callisto Protocol we brought you earlier this week? Well, it looks like it was a lead-up to The Truth of Black Iron story trailer, which gives us our best look yet at this awesome-looking survival horror gore fest. You play as Jacob Lee, an inmate in the notorious Black Iron Prison, which...
News CRPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Begins Its Console Crusade on PS4
CRPG means console roleplaying game now
Computer roleplaying game Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous has made the jump to console, with the Enhanced Edition now available on PS4. Like its predecessor, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, the wizards over at developer Owlcat Games have adapted this gargantuan game for us console peasants with intuitive controller...
Hands On Side-Scrolling Multiplayer Shooter SquadBlast Is Like 2D Overwatch
And it has potential
It's difficult to stand out in today's overcrowded games market, especially in the highly competitive, make-or-break multiplayer landscape. We don't envy any developer currently crafting a game that needs thousands of players logging in each and every day. However, the right combination of interesting concept and good execution...
Rumour Make the Rally Car of Your Dreams in Codemasters' Upcoming WRC Game
In-depth vehicle creation reportedly included
We're still due one more officially licensed rally game from KT Racing, namely WRC Generations, arriving mid-October. The last couple of rally sims from the studio have been really rather good despite a few rough edges, and we're excited to see how this new one shakes out. However, the WRC licence moves...
News WRC Generations Pumps the Brakes with Delay to November on PS5, PS4
Now day-and-date with PC release
WRC Generations is the latest officially licensed rally sim, coming to PS5 and PS4 soon — though not as soon as we'd hoped. Today, publisher Nacon has announced it's delaying the console release of the racer by a few weeks. Originally planned to launch on 13th October, the game will now cross the finish line on...
News JETT: The Far Shore Handed Free DLC Campaign, Out Next Year
Given Time
JETT: The Far Shore will be expanded next year with a new campaign that takes place three years after the events of the main game, and it'll be completely free on PS5, PS4. Scheduled to arrive early in 2023, it's called Given Time. "As Mei arises from torpor into a mostly hibernating Ground Control, there are new whispers from the wyld to...
News Quippy Puzzler The Entropy Centre Locks in 3rd November Release on PS5, PS4
No way home
The Entropy Centre is looking to fill that Portal-shaped hole in every gamer's heart with its dark-science setting and quippy talking gun. In an explosive new trailer, we finally got confirmation of a release date. You can look forward to diving into this one on 3rd November, on PS5 and PS4. You play as Aria, who awakens in the bowels...
News The Indie Rush Continues with Day of the Devs Digital Showcase and Live Event
Indies! Indies! Indies!
Day of the Devs has, somehow, been going for 10 whole years. If you're not aware, it's an event orchestrated by Double Fine Productions and iam8bit that shines the spotlight on upcoming indie games. Over the years, this has manifested as live, in-person events as well as digital broadcasts. The last couple of those have been...
News Apex Legends Gears Up for the Spooky Season with Fight or Fright Event in October
Boo!
Apex Legends never fails to spice things up, and the latest seasonal event coming your way is called Fight or Fright, which will run for four weeks starting on 4th October, cycling in limited-time game modes with a bunch of themed cosmetics to unlock. The event kicks off with Shadow Royale, which takes place on the Olympus After Dark map. In...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
Guide Skyrim Anniversary Edition: All New Content, All Creation Club DLC Listed
Every Creation included in Anniversary Edition
What's new in Skyrim Anniversary Edition? Skyrim Anniversary Edition includes the base Skyrim game complete with its three expansions: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn. But it also includes every Creation Club DLC that has been released up until this point, as well as new Creations that have been...
Guide FIFA 23: Best Formations and Custom Tactics for FUT
Meta formations for a tactical masterclass in FIFA Ultimate Team
Looking for the best formations and custom tactics for FUT in FIFA 23? FUT 23, or FIFA Ultimate Team, sees you assembling a squad of football superstars, both past and present, from a variety of clubs and leagues around the world. But before you can even begin to think about Players...
Guide FIFA 23: All FUT Packs Explained
The contents of all FUT Packs detailed
What's in a FUT pack in FIFA 23? FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 23, has a vast array of different FUT pack types, from Electrum Packs to Prime Mixed Players Packs, and it can get confusing. While the Players and Consumables you get is down to chance, sometimes it's good to know what to expect, especially...
Guide FIFA 23: When to Buy and Sell Players in FUT
Master the Transfer Market
Looking for when to buy and sell Players in FUT in FIFA 23? If you're looking for ways of How to Make Coins in FUT, then you're going to need to know when to buy and sell Players in FUT. Obviously, a lot can come down to chance in FIFA Ultimate Team, or FUT 23, but there are some best practices to follow in order to use...
Friday30th Sep 2022
Guide FIFA 23 Guide: FUT 23 Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and How to Win More Matches
Your ultimate FIFA 23 resource
FIFA 23 is the latest in EA Sports' long-running football franchise, developed by EA Canada. The soccer simulation depicts the 2022-2023 season across many of the world's best leagues, including the Premier League, Bundesliga, and La Liga. It also includes a number of licensed competitions, like the UEFA Champions...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
Review Valkyrie Elysium (PS5) - Quality Combat Elevates Drab Action RPG
Par for the Norse
There's something distinctly old school about Valkyrie Elysium, and we don't mean because it's part of a long-running franchise; a series that started with the turn-based JRPG Valkyrie Profile way back in 1999. This is a game with an almost PlayStation 2 style design philosophy, for better and worse, and what you're here for will...
News Dead Space PS5 Remake Will Be One Shot Like God of War
Unless you die, of course
EA Motive has confirmed its upcoming Dead Space PS5 remake won't contain a single load screen — unless you die to the Necromorphs. The original PS3 title came quite close to achieving this, with the camera firmly planted just behind Isaac Clarke's right shoulder for almost the entire time. However, control was taken away...
News Once Considered a PlayStation Competitor, Google Stadia Is Shutting Down
Sorry, Stadians
Back in 2019, Google officially announced its new game streaming platform, Stadia. At the time, the tech juggernaut framed Stadia as the future of gaming — a way to play all kinds of games on demand, without having to worry about your computer's specifications. It all sounded rather impressive — and it actually worked fairly...
Guide FIFA 23: How to Complete SBCs and Master Chemistry in FUT
Solve team-building challenges for rewards
Looking for how to complete SBCs and master Chemistry in FUT in FIFA 23? SBCs, also known as Squad Building Challenges, are a core part of the FUT 23 or FIFA Ultimate Team experience. In essence, they test your team building abilities by setting a variety of parameters which you'll need to fulfil in order...
News Sony Gates Customer Service Priority Behind New PS Stars Program
Reach level 4 in Asia, Japan for a queue skip
Sony's new reward program PlayStation Stars launched overnight in Asian regions and Japan, and users are expressing their concerns surrounding a perk tied to the highest rank in the scheme. If you reach level four, which requires you to buy four full-price games and unlock 128 rare Trophies, you'll be...
Guide FIFA 23: How to Do Power Shots
A screamer
Wondering how to do Power Shots in FIFA 23? Power Shots are a new mechanic allowing added to the latest iteration of EA Sports' soccer sim, allowing you to launch absolutely rockets into the back of the net. On this page, as part of our FIFA 23 guide, we'll show you how to do Power Shots. FIFA 23: How to Do Power Shots: Power Shots...
Gallery Dead Space Remake Looks Stunning in First Official Screenshots
Mostly armless
The remake of the fan-favourite horror title Dead Space is fast approaching. Scheduled for launch in January, the game brings back a much loved classic, and we're slowly starting to see more of it. Just yesterday, developer Motive Studio provided a couple of new details, like how it'll follow in God of War's footsteps with a...
Hands On You Know What? Sonic Frontiers Might Actually Be Okay
Maybe
We played Sonic Frontiers at EGX not once, but twice. Normally, we wouldn't put ourselves through a Sonic demo more than necessary, and the queue was, as you'd expect, constantly lengthy. The trouble is, after playing the 15-minute slice of the "open zone" experience for the first time, we realised something rather shocking. Had we really just...
Mini Review Let's Build A Zoo (PS5) - An Absorbing and Quirky Tycoon
A crocoduck?
Don’t let the cutesy pixel art style fool you; managing a zoo is more than just a walk in the park. Let's Build A Zoo wastes no time to allow the player to establish a living hell or a haven for both your visitors and animals. The game excels at two main mechanics which make it stand out from its tycoon competitors — the morality...
News Hires for AAA Live Service Game from a 'Flagship' Sony IP Are Underway
Jetpack Interactive looking for talent
Jetpack Interactive, a small support studio based in Vancouver, has posted job listings for a AAA live service game it is working on with Sony. The title is based on a "flagship" PlayStation IP, and will form part of the platform holder's large push into the live service games sector. The Canadian team is...
Rumour Next Need for Speed Game Reveal Imminent, Out in December
Reportedly called Need for Speed Unbound
EA appears to be leaving the announcement of this year's Need for Speed title incredibly late as a new report from Tom Henderson at Insider Gaming says the next entry will release on 2nd December 2022. An official reveal will reportedly take place "within the next two weeks", and the game will be called Need...
Mini Review Sam & Max Save the World Remastered (PS4) - A Classic with a Modern Touch
Chuckle like the good ol' days
The cheese was innocent! Or was it? The cheese is only the start of an absurdist adventure led by a cool wolfhound detective accompanied by a hyperactive bunny who might have a loose screw or two. A remaster of Telltale's episodic adventure which ran from 2006 to 2007, Sam & Max Save the World Remastered follows a...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Harnesses the Power of the PS5 to Bring Your Nightmares to Life
Capable of rendering 300,000 rats onscreen
It's been a good week for fans looking forward to A Plague Tale: Requiem, as we have had a gorgeous new story trailer, and learned how long a typical playthrough of the game will take. Let's keep the hype train rolling then, with a look at some of the ways in which developer Asobo Studio
News Weapons in Dead Island 2 Will Degrade with Use, But Dev Explains 'We’re Generous with It'
That old chestnut
Weapon durability is a contentious mechanic amongst RPG fans, with some feeling that item degradation is an annoying and superfluous method of forcing players to constantly discard their weapons. Others, meanwhile, appreciate the immersion of having to maintain their gear and relish the idea of amassing an arsenal of death-dealing...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.23 Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
New cars, Scapes, and more
As revealed yesterday, Gran Turismo 7's latest patch is now available on PS5 and PS4. A trio of new vehicles headline this update, of course, but there's a whole host of other fixes and additions. The Nissan Silvia K’s Type S (S14) ’94, Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder, and Volkswagen ID.R ’19 can now be added to...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC Version Dated for 27th October
Busy PC month for Sony
Update: Sony's main official channels have now confirmed the Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC port will be releasing worldwide on 27th October 2022. There's also a new trailer demonstrating some of the features mentioned down below. Original story: It appears the Latin American PlayStation YouTube channel has jumped th
News Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Joins Shadow Hearts Spiritual Successor, Penny Blood
To Zanarkand, and beyond
The legendary composer responsible for scoring some of the Final Fantasy series' most iconic music, Nobuo Uematsu, has signed on to that fascinating Double Kickstarter project we brought you word of at the start of the month, which has amassed almost $2 million USD. Well, specifically, Uematsu has signed up to work on Penny...
News Knockout! Cuphead Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Physical Version
Includes Delicious Last Course
Cuphead, the widely loved but deviously difficult indie title, is five years old today. To celebrate, it's soon to get a physical release on all platforms. Announced today, developer Studio MDHR is partnering with iam8bit to bring the plucky teacup and his ceramic chums to physical retail. The boxed version will...
News Infinity Ward to Address Modern Warfare 2 Audio and Visibility Issues Following Beta Feedback
Eyes and ears
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's open beta just wrapped up, and it was the biggest in the franchise's long history. Developer Infinity Ward is taking community feedback to heart, promising to address fans criticism and concerns ahead of the shooter's 28th October launch. Infinity Ward thanked beta participants for taking part in the...
Mini Review Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered (PS4) - A Snappier, Funnier Sequel
Weird is an understatement
Santa, Hell, vampires? In any other game, this would be such an odd combination. However, this is Sam & Max we're talking about, and Santa's exorcism is just another typical case for the dynamic duo. Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered is just as enjoyable as Ozzy Osbourne's crazy train to experience...
News Destruction AllStars' Stockpile Frenzy Game Mode Spices Things Up, Adds Tornados
Hang on to your helmets
Destruction AllStars latest update is live, it's called Survive, and it introduces a new game mode called Stockpile Frenzy. In addition, there is a new AllStar Pass, weekly challenges, and a series of special rules being introduced to Quickplay and Trios playlists. The event will run from 28th September through until 9th...
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
Guide Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Tombs of the Fallen Locations and Rewards
Where to find the tombs
Where are the Tombs of the Fallen in Assassin's Creed Valhalla? Added to the game in update 1.4.0, the Tombs of the Fallen are new locations that Eivor can explore in search of treasure. In this Assassin's Creed Valhalla guide, we're going to detail where you can find each tomb, the rewards that you can expect, and hopefully...
Guide FIFA 23: How to Make Coins Fast in FUT
Make money and get rich quick
Looking for how to make Coins fast in FUT in FIFA 23? Coins are a crucial in-game currency that you'll need in order to build your squad in FUT 23, which is also known as FIFA Ultimate Team. You'll earn a small amount of Coins for every match that you play in FUT 23, regardless of whether you win or lose. However, in...
Review Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5) - Fun Toy Car Racer Makes the Most of Its Licence
Beat that
Republished on Wednesday 28th September 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. After years spent fine-tuning its various motorcycle racing titles, developer Milestone has taken a significant detour with Hot Wheels Unleashed...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
News Sony Posts PlayStation Stars Scheme Overview, Release Dates
Here's everything you need to know
Sony has posted an extensive overview of its new PlayStation Stars program to the PS Blog, covering everything there is to know. The scheme launches today across Asia, and will be rolled out to North and South America on 5th October 2022, and then Europe gets it eight days later on 13th October 2022. The service is...
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
News PS Store's Planet of the Discounts Sale Cuts Prices on Hundreds of PS5, PS4 Games
Treasure planet
Today sees the arrival of the next major PS Store sale, this time named Planet of the Discounts. This new promotion is a big one, with a wide variety of games big and small across both PS5 and PS4. The sale runs from today, 28th September, through to 12th October, so there's plenty of time to peruse the digital shelves. Marvel's...
Review SUPERHOT (PS4) - A Stylish, Truly Unique First-Person Shooter
You've got red dudes on you
Republished on Wednesday 28th September 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup. The original text follows. SUPERHOT is the most innovative shooter we’ve played in years. We’re not saying that solely because the game tells us to...
Review Injustice 2 (PS4) - Super Superhero Brawling for DC Fanatics
Loot boxes among us
Republished on Wednesday 28th September 2022: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of October's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup. The original text follows. Injustice 2 may be one of the most impressive fighting game sequels in recent memory. Following the release of Injustice: Gods Among...
News Man of Medan, Little Hope PS5 Versions Available to Download Now
Includes new content
Supermassive Games has issued updates for the first two entries in The Dark Pictures Anthology that sees the entire series now playable natively on PS5. Man of Medan and Little Hope now have native PS5 versions, and there are
News Kena: Bridge of Spirits' Massive Anniversary Update Available Now on PS5, PS4
Charmstones, hats and New Game+, oh my
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is celebrating a year out in the wild with a massive anniversary update, adding New Game+, additional outfits, the Spirit Guide Trials game mode, and more. It's available now, on PS5 and PS4, as a free title update. New Game+ is the big ticket item here, allowing returning players to...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Tops 20 Million Copies Sold
Punk'd
CD Projekt Red has announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed an impressive 20 million copies sold. The open world RPG is closing in on its second anniversary, and if you've been following the game since its incredibly rough launch back in December 2020, then you'll know that it's been quite a wild ride. Indeed, 2077's initial release was...
News EA's Wild Hearts Has Big Next-Gen Toukiden, Monster Hunter Vibes in PS5 Gameplay Reveal
Releasing in February 2023
Well, we know what Wild Hearts is now. The product of a partnership between EA and Koei Tecmo, this is an action RPG in the vein of Monster Hunter — or perhaps Toukiden is a better comparison, since it's coming from Omega Force, the same Japanese developer. The title will consist of giant beasts that need to be taken...
News Beleaguered Pirate Game Skull & Bones Has Been Delayed Yet Again
Open beta on the way
Oh no. Ubisoft's multiplayer pirate action game, Skull & Bones, has been delayed once more, with Ubisoft officially announcing the news on its website. The game, which was scheduled for launch on 8th November, will be pushed back yet again. It's now pencilled in for release on 9th March, 2023. The team made the "tough...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
News PS Plus Fall Guys Pack Gives You Free Money
2,300 Kudos for nothing
A new PS Plus pack available on the PS Store for Fall Guys gifts players new costumes, a celebration, and 2,300 Kudos to spend on cosmetics. Named the Satellite Repair Pack, it went live two days ago and can either be redeemed through your PS5, PS4 consoles or using this link. Th
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
Interview Why Asymmetrical Multiplayer Is Perfect for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
"It's all about the family"
We've seen a fair few beloved horror movies transformed into asymmetrical multiplayer experiences in recent years. Friday the 13th: The Game, Evil Dead: The Game, and Predator: Hunting Grounds have all tried to capture the magic of their respective source material to varying degrees of success. The Texas Chain Saw...
Thursday29th Sep 2022
News Returnal PC Port a Foregone Conclusion as Settings Menu Leaks
Just announce it already
Update: Sony has had the video demonstrating the settings menu in Returnal taken down from YouTube, so now you know it's the real deal. Original story: Come on Sony, just announce the PC port of Returnal already. This version for the personal computer has been leaking for months now, whether that's through SteamDB listings...
Wednesday28th Sep 2022
News Go Hunting for Witches in Grimdark Action Game The Inquisitor, Q4 2023
Head's are going to roll
The Inquisitor is a grimdark fantasy game set in an alternate 1500 A.D. where Jesus escaped his crucifixion and rather than preach forgiveness, sought violent vengeance on the non-believers. It's been announced for PS5 and is targeting a Q4 2023 release window. Century's later, the Inquisitor's continue to enforce this Holy...
News Shatter Remastered Deluxe Breaks Out the PS3 Nostalgia on PS5, PS4 This November
Release date announced
Ah, this brings back memories, doesn't it? Shatter released on PS3 back in 2009, an era in which the PS Store was still new and indie developers were starting to emerge. We remember having a blast with this modern take on Breakout and Arkanoid's block-busting concept, and now it's being brought back on modern platforms...
News The World Is Drowning in Rats in A Plague Tale: Requiem's Latest Story Trailer
Beware the vermintide
A Plague Tale: Requiem will continue the cursed tale of Hugo and Amicia, and the next leg of their fraught journey of discovery promises to be a substantial one, almost half again as long as A Plague Tale: Innocence. We learn a little more about what is at stake in a new, rat-filled story trailer. The de Rune siblings set out...
News More Cars, Scapes for Gran Turismo 7 in Today's 1.23 Update
VW! Nissan! Porsche!
Another month brings with it yet another free Gran Turismo 7 update on PS5 and PS4, this time around adding three more cars to the real driving simulator as well as two more Scapes set in California and Tokyo. Available to download now, you can get a taste of the racing action in the trailer above. From today, you'll be able to...
News You May Need to Play 100 Matches to Unlock All Characters in Overwatch 2
Die, die, die
Overwatch 2 is just around the corner, and Blizzard marked the occasion recently with a fun launch trailer. It shows off characters old and new with a mix of gameplay and CG, and we're sure fans will be excited to finally get their hands on the shooter come 4th October. Interestingly, though, it looks like some heroes will be gated off...
Soapbox Ask Push Square's Video Producer Anything
We're on the hunt for your burning questions.
Hello there Push Square community! My name is Aaron, and for the last six months I have been your resident YouTube video producer. It is a great gig to say the least, where I get to discuss, rant, and dissect my favourite (and least favourite) aspects of the PlayStation world. This week marks six months...
Rumour The Joker, Voiced by Mark Hamill Himself, Could Be Coming to Multiversus
Turn that frown upside down
Multiversus is shaping up to be the gift that keeps on giving, especially for us angsty '90s kids, with the recent release of Gremlin's Gizmo, and the rumours of Beetlejuice entering the fray. The latest nostalgia hit allegedly coming to the excellent free-to-play title is none other than the Clown Prince of Crime...
News Check Out Overwatch 2's Action-Packed Launch Trailer Ahead of 4th October Release
Everything old is new again
The launch of Overwatch 2 is just days away, with servers going live on 4th October. The original Overwatch will be completely replaced in the process, and the service will be free to play for all players. We got a new trailer that shows heroes, both new and old, in action. While many aspects of Overwatch will remain the...
Tuesday27th Sep 2022
Guide FIFA 23: Division Rivals - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your Division Rivals rewards
What are all Division Rivals rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 23? In addition to Squad Battles and FUT Champions, there's no doubt that Division Rivals, also known as FUT Rivals, is one of the most popular modes in FIFA Ultimate Team, or FUT 23. Division Rivals allows you to take...
News Ubisoft Seems to Think Far Cry 6 Was Game of the Year
Well, it was someone's GOTY
Branding around Ultimate Editions of games has always been a little weird, but it's never funnier when a publisher hands itself a Game of the Year Edition for something that didn't exactly set the world on fire. Enter Ubisoft with a Far Cry 6 Game of the Year Upgrade Pass that's just been spotted on the backend of the...
Guide Where to Pre-Order the God of War Ragnarok PS5 Controller
Get me a pre-order, boy
Pre-orders for the limited edition God of War Ragnarok PS5 controller are rolling out today (27th September 2022), so with the pad expected to be a popular pick for the holiday season, it may be worth putting some cash down for one now. Shipping alongside the game for 9th November 2022, here's where to pre-order the God of...
Guide FIFA 23: All Starting Transfer Budgets in Career Mode
Master the transfer market and build the team of your dreams
What are all starting transfer budgets in Career Mode in FIFA 23? Starting transfer budgets are an important part of Career Mode, because some players like to begin their campaigns on a shoestring, while others prefer to work with flush clubs that can be active in the transfer market from...
Guide FIFA 23: FUT Champions - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your FUT Champions rewards
What are all FUT Champions rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 23? If you're playing FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 23, then you'll probably be familiar with FUT Champions, which is sometimes known as Weekend League. This is the pinnacle of FIFA Ultimate Team competition,...
Guide FIFA 23: Best Hidden Gems in Career Mode
Sign a future star in FIFA 23
Looking for the best hidden gems in Career Mode in FIFA 23? If you're looking to build a dynasty, either with your favourite team or a club you've created, then you're going to want to fill it with talent. Signing the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo can give you a shortcut to success, but if you want to...
Full patch notes are here
Update: Assassin's Creed Valhalla update 1.061 is available to download now. It weighs in at just over 1.6GB on PS5. You can find the full patch notes below. Original Story: Ubisoft has detailed the next update for Assassin's Creed Valhalla, which will release on the 27th September (that's tomorrow at the time of...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Just Smashed The Witcher 3's All-Time Concurrent Player Record
Edgerunner bringing in the Eddies
Cyberpunk 2077's incredible anime-fueled comeback has broken another impressive milestone, with the once-maligned RPG smashing the same-day concurrent player record of its wildly popular predecessor, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It's an incredible feat, especially when you consider the
News HD-2D Art Style on PS5, PS4 Must Wait as Tactics Ogre Reborn Team Turns It Down
Original style retained instead
The Square Enix team remastering Tactics Ogre for PS5, PS4 has revealed it had the chance to use the HD-2D art style made popular by titles like Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy. However, the developer decided not to change the visual style since it believes "really high-quality, awesome looking 2D
Hardware Review Sony INZONE H9 - Taking Your Audio Experience to the Next Level
Immerse yourself in the music of games
Sony has already provided PS5 players with a decent pair of cans with the Pulse 3D Headset, but the INZONE line-up aims to elevate the audio experience even further. With three to choose from, the Sony INZONE H9 is the cream of the crop, offering all the bells and whistles whilst looking and feeling the part...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Average Playthrough Will Take 15-18 Hours, and 'There's No Filler'
Half again as long as the original
A Plague Tale: Requiem's 18th October release date is now just weeks away, and as the appointed date draws closer, anticipation builds. We were fans of predecessor A Plague Tale: Innocence, which featured a genuinely gripping narrative only somewhat let down by samey stealth sections. We learned a few notable new...
News The Last of Us HBO Teaser Watched 13 Million Times, Trends Worldwide
No wonder they're going through with this
The interest in The Last of Us IP appears to be at an absolute fever pitch right now as yesterday's teaser for HBO's TV adaptation of the first game has already been viewed an absurd 13 million times. Interest in the post from the series' official Twitter account has gone into overdrive as fans flock to view...
News Valkyrie Elysium Has Multiple Endings, Roughly 20 Hours Long, with More Content Coming
Odin be praised!
Valkyrie Elysium launches in just a few days, on 29th September, and we have gleaned some new information from the upcoming action RPG from the Famitsu review of the game via Noisy Pixel. Firstly, the title will take roughly 20 hours to complete, and secondly, the game will feature multiple endings, providing an incentive to double...
News You Can Disable Criticism from Commentators in FIFA 2023
Shut it, Robson
Sick and tired of having FIFA's commentators crap on your style of play? Well, the series' newest instalment has your back. In FIFA 23, you can actually disable what the game calls "Critical Commentary". This makes it so commentators don't have a go at you when you misplace an obvious pass or pull your shot way over the bar at point...
Guide FIFA 23: Highest Potential Players in Career Mode
The superstars of the future in FIFA 23
Looking for the highest potential players in Career Mode in FIFA 23? You're going to need to break the bank to bring some of these emerging superstars to your club, but if you can tempt them to your team then you've got a guaranteed starter for up to a decade or more. Many of these players already have...
News Open World Action Game Kaku: Ancient Seal Coming to PS5, PS4 When Pigs Fly
Which is apparently something they can do
In Kaku: Ancient Seal you play as the titular brave, Kaku, as he journeys across an uncharted continent full of strange creatures, ancient ruins, and lost tribes. This colourful action game is coming to PS5 and PS4 at some point in 2023, and we got a cinematic reveal trailer showing the title off. Your...
News Next Game from Outriders, Bulletstorm Dev Loses Publisher, But Work Continues
People Can Fly now expects to self-publish
Bulletstorm and Outriders developer People Can Fly has today confirmed publisher Take-Two intends to "terminate the development and publishing agreement" for its next game, which is codenamed Project Dagger. In a post on the team's official website, the game is described as a "new action-adventure IP" and...
News Modern Warfare 2 Beta the Biggest in Call of Duty History
Most players, hours, and matches
Activision has announced the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta that took place over the past two weekends was the biggest in the series' entire history. It had more players than any other, the most amount of hours were spent playing it, and more matches were played across all the platforms the beta was available on...
News Rick Joins the Roster, Character Mastery Will Take Longer in Big MultiVersus Update
Wubba lubba dub-dub
Today marks the arrival of a big game update to MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter that's still technically in beta. The headline addition this time is a brand new playable character, with Rick Sanchez of Rick and Morty fame joining the roster. He got his own teaser trailer, which you can watch above. Rick is a Mage...
News Set Sail for Adventure and Glory in Roguelike Sea Horizon Early 2023
Avast, me maties
Sea Horizon is a turn-based roguelike RPG in which players explore a mysterious archipelago in search of fame and fortune. While the trailer above specifies Nintendo Switch, rest assured this one has been confirmed for release on both PS5 and PS4 in early 2023. As you journey, you will need to manage the health and hunger of...
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Guide FIFA 23: Release Dates - EA Play Trial and Ultimate Edition Early Access
Get a headstart on your FUT 23 Ultimate Team
How do you play FIFA 23 early? The official release date for FIFA 23 is 30th September, but if you want to get a head-start on your FUT 23 team, then you're going to want to know how to play early. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can begin building your Ultimate Team before launch day. In this FIFA...
Mini Review XIII (PS5) - Improvements Can't Save This Remaster Redo
Isn't 13 supposed to be a lucky number?
Considering the XIII remake's original launch was a disaster, it's admirable that publisher Microids tried to fix things. Following the launch from developer PlayMagic, a new team, Tower Five, has been brought in to try and rework the release into something more appealing. The results are mixed, but it's...
News The Last of Us TV Trailer Revealed, Out Next Year
Save who you can save
Sony has marked 2022's The Last of Us Day with the first full trailer for HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us, which will release at some point next year. Featuring many familiar scenes and clips from the game, the HBO series looks to have accurately captured the tone and post-apocalyptic setting of the Naughty Dog world...
Mini Review The DioField Chronicle (PS5) - Dull Characters in an Intriguing Strategy RPG
Fleeting foxes
Its disjointed reveal trailer didn't exactly heighten our expectations, but we're happy to report that The DioField Chronicle has turned out reasonably well. It's a real-time strategy RPG topped off with some very pretty artwork and some effective gameplay design — but it's not without its (often obvious) flaws. Set against a...
News Silent Hill: The Short Message Gets an Age Rating, Likely a New Game
Or a demo for a new title
The speculation surrounding new Silent Hill games from Konami has been lent more weight as a Korean age rating for a Silent Hill: The Short Message has been spotted. The subtitle attached suggests this could either be an entirely new entry in the survival horror series or a demo for one in the same vein as PT. Platforms...
News Persona's Special Famitsu Feature Has Fans Dreaming of Mystery Announcement
Issue drops in October
Remember back in the summer of last year when Atlus said it had a bunch of announcements in store for its Persona series' 25th anniversary? Well, the last of those announcements is supposed to be dropping this autumn. We're still waiting on this supposed grand finale, and now, a tease from Japanese gaming mag Famitsu has...
Hands On Modern Warfare 2 Scraps Red Dots, But This Is a Great Beta
Mini-map mysteries
"Welcome to the new era of Call of Duty," the Modern Warfare 2 beta very proudly proclaims on the PS5 home screen. Is it, though? Infinity Ward's latest looks a lot like the other 18 mainline instalments before it, but with Warzone 2 alongside the main game, we could be about to enter another generation of Call of Duty dominance...
News Mysterious Reveal for The Callisto Protocol Teased for 29th September
Something awesome this way comes
The Callisto Protocol is one of the few tentpole titles we still have left to look forward to in 2022, as it seems every week we bring you news of titles being delayed into that black hole of time and money we lovingly refer to as 2023. This gory survival-horror title is slated to rip your face off on 2nd December,...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Won't Have Difficulty Options, Producer Says It's 'Not an Easy Game'
Prepare to git gud
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is, like other Soulslike games, heavily influenced by the design philosophy and game mechanics of FromSoftware's Dark Souls series of action RPGs. And like From's games, Wo Long will not feature difficulty modes, just a single baseline experience that must be overcome through patience and perseverance. In...
Rumour Of Course Disney Wants to Release a New Star Wars Game Every Six Months
One big, one small
Not at all happy with releasing a new Star Wars movie or TV show every ten minutes, Disney is reportedly looking to pump out a new Star Wars video game every six months. This is according to Insider Gaming, with sources saying that the entertainment juggernaut wants one AAA title and one smaller project hitting store shelves every...
Feature How Accessibility Options Help Disabled Gamers Beat The Last of Us: Part I
"I can finally understand why it was critically acclaimed"
The very first thing you see upon booting up The Last of Us: Part I is accessibility options. Not a main menu, not a long introductory cutscene, but a list of settings designed to make the game more approachable for those who need it. Naughty Dog had already developed an extensive list of...
Guide FIFA 23: Fastest Players
The best pace merchants in FIFA 23
Looking for the fastest players in FIFA 23? We all know that pace rules supreme in EA Sports' soccer sim, so you're going to want some lightning-fast sprinters in your team, regardless of whether you're playing FUT 23 or Career Mode. Fortunately, as part of our FIFA 23 guide, we're going to list the fastest players...
News Wild Hearts Is EA's Feudal Japan Fantasy Game, Set to Be Revealed This Week
In partnership with Koei Tecmo
You know the "hunting game" that EA teased a couple of weeks back? Well, we've now got a name. The project, which has been made possible through a partnership with Koei Tecmo and Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force, is titled Wild Hearts — and it's described as "an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by...
News UK Sales Charts: Indie Hit Stray Struts into Third with Physical PS5 Release
Landing on its feet
For the first time in about a month, Horizon Forbidden West isn't the UK's best-selling physical PS5 game. That honour belongs to Stray, the sci-fi adventure game about a domestic cat in a cyber-city that won hearts earlier this year. With the arrival of its boxed release, the game has pounced on a number three debut, which is a...
The best players with the ball at their feet in FIFA 23
Looking for the best dribblers in FIFA 23? While there are many essential skills to master in EA Sports' soccer sim, you're going to want players who are good with the ball at their feet if you expect to succeed, regardless of whether you're playing FUT 23 or Career Mode. Fortunately, as part...
Hands On Goat Simulator 3 Doubles Down on the Dumb on PS5
Goated
As the playable demo for Goat Simulator 3 got started, we had to ask: what's the real reason Coffee Stain North labelled this as the third game in the series, when it is, in fact, the second? Stuart Docherty, sound designer and composer, provided a simple, honest answer. It turns out the team just thought it would be really funny. This would...
News Sci-Fi Stealth Game Evotinction Gets Technical in New Story Trailer
Stay very still
Evotinction is a sci-fi stealth action game set in a futuristic facility populated with AI-powered drones that want to show you why they are the alpha, and you are the beta. Also, that title is a portmanteau of evolution and extinction if you (like us) somewhow didn't catch that already. We got a new trailer for the title, which...
News It Takes Two Dev Tweets from Behind the Scenes of Next Game
Two female protagonists, perhaps?
It Takes Two studio Hazelight has posted a behind-the-scenes image to Twitter that's described as a "sneak peek of the next game" from the team. Featuring lead developer Josef Fares, he's joined by two women in motion capture gear. This could suggest the Swedish studio's next title features two female protagonists...
News NieR: Automata Anime Release Date Revealed, Set to Blow YoRHa Minds in January 2023
Games are silly little things, after all
An anime series based on the excellent NieR: Automata will launch in January, 2023. Titled NieR: Automata Ver 1.1a, the series is being developed by A-1 Studios, an animation house of high repute, responsible for the virtually immaculate Persona 4: Golden adaptation. We got several minutes of footage to mull...
Thread the needle with the best passers in FIFA 23
Looking for the best passers in FIFA 23? While it's great having lightning pace and technical ability, you're going to need players who are great at threading the needle in your squad, regardless of whether you're playing FUT 23 or Career Mode. Thankfully, as part of our FIFA 23 guide, we're going...
News Magik Will Have You Thinking with Portals in Marvel's Midnight Suns
Illyana Rasputina highlighted in new video
With Marvel's Midnight Suns approaching its new release date of 2nd December, developer Firaxis is continuing to highlight a few of its superhero characters. Next in line is Magik, a mutant from the X-Men universe who is capable of opening up portals in time and space. While not as well known as Iron Man or...
News E3 2023 Will Try to Re-Establish 'the Traditional E3 Week' Next June
Looking to "bring back that spark"
ReedPop is looking to "re-establish the traditional E3 week" next year as it confirms the physical show will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center on 13th-16th June 2023. The first two days will give press outlets the chance to get their hands on the latest upcoming titles from the world's biggest gaming...
News Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals Delayed, Slips into Crowded 2023 Release Window
Radio Ga Ga
Otherworldly adventure game Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is the latest game to get hit with the delay hammer, slipping its expected 2022 release window for greener pastures, sometime in 2023. Developer Night School Studio announced the delay over on Twitter, stating that they want Lost Signals to be "the best game it can possibly be"...
