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News - October, 2022
Monday31st Oct 2022
News Sony Accidentally Sends God of War Ragnarok PS5 Bundle to Customer
They'd actually ordered Modern Warfare 2
If it's not independent retailers breaking the release date of God of War Ragnarok, it's Sony itself! @RasheedaASmith on Twitter has posted in response to a
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Has Proven Very Unpopular on PC
A peak of just 610 people played it
After the PC port of the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection set the record for the lowest player count of any Sony game at launch, Sackboy: A Big Adventure has come along and beat it by an alarming margin. Across its first weekend on sale, the highest number of players it had at any one time was just 610...
News Naughty Dog and Sony's Newest Studio Are Co-Developing Project Based on a 'Beloved Franchise'
The smart money says Sully is making a comeback
Last week we brought you word that Sony is building a new internal development team in partnership with PSS Visual Arts. Based in San Diego, this secretive support studio previously contributed to the recently released The Last of Us: Part I, fro
Reminder Last Chance to Get PS Plus Essential Games for October 2022
PS5, PS4 games leave the service on Tuesday
A new lineup of PS Plus Essential games is being drafted in tomorrow, meaning you've only got meer hours left to grab what October 2022 had to offer. Since these PS5, PS4 titles are included in the base tier, you can keep on playing them once they've left the service as long as your membership stays...
News Developer Remedy Provides Update on In-Development Control Games, Alan Wake 2
Five projects currently in development
Developer Remedy has provided an update on its current slate of gaming projects, of which it currently has five in development. The news comes to us from the company's latest earnings briefing, from which several tasty tidbits can be gleaned. Let's start with the juicy stuff, the two in-development Control...
News As Long As There's PlayStation, Call of Duty Will Release on It
That's according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer
Chatty Xbox chief Phil Spencer has reiterated Microsoft’s commitment to releasing Call of Duty on PlayStation platforms, with his statements strengthening every time. As the trillion dollar tech juggernaut battles to get its near-$70 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard over the line, the suit has...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Sells Best on PS5
Series back at number one
It's that time of the year once again — the new CoD is out, and it's selling like hot cakes. Yes, the UK's physical games chart has been dominated by Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, which is about as predictable as things come. It sits at number one, and the majority of those boxed copy sales are for PS5, commanding 53 per...
News Evil West Still Shows Promise in New Overview Trailer
Four minutes of fun
We're once again closing in on the PS5, PS4 release of Evil West after its delay out of September and into November, so developer Flying Wild Hog has returned to remind us what the shooter's all about. We likened it to God of War with guns
Random Video Game News Posting Machine Nibel Quits Twitter
Good bye, good luck
Chances are, if you like video games and use Twitter, you’ve heard of Nibel. The veteran social media news scraper has been collating content for years, and his “fastest finger first” approach garnered him an audience of approximately 450,000 followers. But now, he’s decided to quit the platform. “After some...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Wallhack Glitch Is a Bug, Not the Work of Cheaters
Super annoying, though
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was fully released on Friday, and we have been having an absolute blast this weekend past partying up like it was 2007, with the experience being relatively smooth... shockingly so, when compared to the launch of contemporaries like Battlefield 2042. However, one particularly galling bug has...
News Three Marvel Games to Be Developed by EA After Striking Deal
Iron Man title already announced
Electronic Arts has struck a deal that allows it to develop three games based on Marvel superhero properties. The first has already been announced: an Iron Man game from Dead Space remake team Motive Studio. It's going to be a single player, third-person experience that "taps into the rich history of Iron Man". The...
News Survival Horror Darkwood Provides the Perfect Halloween Experience, Now Available on PS5
Survive the night
Darkwood is a truly terrifying, top-down survival horror game set in a bizarre, Lovecraftian world where nothing is truly as it seems. The title has been rereleased on PS5 in the form of the Enhanced Version, and is available now. It's hard to describe how deeply Darkwood can get under your skin, with the constant threat of the...
News Death Stranding Would Not Exist without Band Low Roar
As lead singer passes away aged 40
Death Stranding’s soundtrack, with licensed music from Icelandic outfit Low Roar, is iconic. The sad news of lead singer Ryan Karazija’s passing has hit auteur Hideo Kojima hard, then. Karazija died over the weekend at just 40-years-old, after a “short illness” relating to pneumonia associated...
News Ghostbusters VR Officially Called Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Out for PSVR2 Next Year
I ain't afraid of no ghosts
After announcing a PSVR2 adaptation of the Ghostbusters series is in the works, Sony Pictures has given the game an official title: Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord. The name was confirmed in a Kinda Funny livestream, where studio nDreams also revealed it'll be out for Sony's next-gen VR headset at some point next...
News R-Type Duo Locked and Loaded for West by NIS America
Taking off next year
Update: NIS America will bring R-Type Final 3 Evolved and R-Type Tactics I • II Cosmos to the West. The former, available on PS5, will include “seven exclusive stages made by Kazuma Kujo”, a performance-based difficulty system, and visuals rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. A special edition – available for $69.99 from the NIS...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me Was Inspired by the Saw Films, and It Shows
Once you're in hell, only the Devil can help you out
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me is releasing next month, on 18th November, and we got a new Halloween-themed trailer to celebrate. The gory Saw film franchise has been cited as influencing this particular outing, and it shows, with some of the nightmarish scenarios presented i
News PS5, PS4 Remaster Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse Out March 2023
Bonus items detailed
Koei Tecmo has given the PS5, PS4 remaster of its Japanese Nintendo Wii title Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse a release date of 9th March 2023 in a new overview trailer. Originally unlocalised, it launches on western shores for the first time. Featuring better shadows and lighting, the improved visuals will also address...
News Modern Warfare 2 Records Call of Duty's Biggest PS Store Launch Ever
Most pre-orders and day one sales
Sony today confirmed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has recorded the franchise's biggest-ever game release on the PS Store, accumulating more pre-orders and day-one sales than any other entry in history. Of course, this is to be expected to a degree as the industry continues to shift more and more towards digital...
Sunday30th Oct 2022
News Santa Monica Studio Pleads for Minimal God of War Ragnarok Spoilers As Game Leaks
Boy, that's a shame
Update: Santa Monica Studio has shown as little of God of War Ragnarok as possible prior to release, so it’s a shame to see the game break street date and begin to leak. Subsequently, the developer has released a statement, pleading with fans to keep story information to themselves. It adds that it’s doing its best to...
Review Star Ocean: The Divine Force (PS5) - Space Age JRPG Barely Takes Flight
One small step for man. One smaller step for JRPGs
After forty-five hours, a few smiles, and one or two frowns, we walked away from Star Ocean: The Divine Force with a shrug. It’s a middle-tier Japanese role playing game that at no point, ever, threatens to get promoted to top-tier status nor sink so low that it ends up sandwiched between...
News The Witcher Will Return for a Fourth Season on Netflix, without Henry Cavill
The Hunger Games' Liam Hemsworth to pick up Geralt's gauntlet
Netflix’s wildly successful adaptation of The Witcher will return for a fourth season, but without Henry Cavill as iconic protagonist Geralt of Rivia. The role will instead be assumed by Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, who’s probably best known for his performances in The Hunger...
Saturday29th Oct 2022
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2022?
Plus or minus?
It's hard to believe that we're writing about November's PS Plus Essential offering, isn't it? The last few months of 2022 have absolutely flown by, but before we can look at Sony's subscription service as a whole for the year, we need to examine this newly announced line up, and gather some opinions on the matter. To recap,...
News Japan Simply Isn't Enough Anymore as Square Enix Calls Global Market a 'Critical' Priority
Times have changed
This industry really has changed, hasn't it? It's no secret that the big Japanese publishers — Capcom, SEGA, Square Enix, etc. — are largely looking to the West these days, as their home nation seems to distance itself more and more from traditional console gaming (well, outside of Nintendo, at least). Whether it's enforcing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 450
This WAYP is RE:Versing
We don't know about you, but this week has gone quick on our end. Like, frighteningly quick. Oh well, the good news is it's the weekend again, which means plenty of time for plenty of video games. And there's absolutely loads to play on PS5 and PS4 right now. Sammy Barker, Editor: To be honest, I'm still hanging with a...
Friday28th Oct 2022
Guide SD Gundam Battle Alliance: All Mobile Suits and How to Unlock Them
All Blueprint locations
Looking for a list of All Mobile Suits in SD Gundam Battle Alliance? Well, you've come to the right place. For this guide, we've catalogued every suit that you can play as in the new action RPG, complete with details on how to actually unlock them. To unlock a suit, you'll need to find Blueprints, which are detailed below...
News PS Plus Essential November 2022 Games for PS5, PS4 Announced
Wingardium Leakiosa
Sony has officially announced the lineup of PS5, PS4 games heading to PS Plus Essential for the month of November 2022, confirming yesterday's leak was the real deal. Members can look forward to the following three titles joining the list of All PS Plus Games
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Fans Still Hoping for a PS5 Patch
But Rockstar has moved on
Red Dead Redemption 2 is currently trending at the top of the official PS5 sub-Reddit as fans continue to hope Rockstar Games will throw them a bone with a PS5 patch. Nearly 6,000 users have handed the post an upvote, which notes how the company's share price has dramatically increased, how many employees it has on staff,...
News Support to End for F1 Manager 2022 Less Than Two Months After Launch
How's that for a personal best?
Developer Frontier has announced that support for F1 Manager 2022 will cease less than two months after launch, with the next patch coming to the game to be it's last of any consequence. This decision has been made, apparently, to "ensure upcoming F1 Manager projects realise their potential". Considering that F1...
Saturday29th Oct 2022
News Persona 5's Huge Success Is Down to Western Sales, SEGA Report Reiterates
How the tables turn
SEGA recently disclosed its latest sales data, and the report makes for a fairly interesting read — especially when it comes to Persona. The property now sits at 15.5 million units sold worldwide, which means that it's moved around 500,000 additional units since this time last year. The headline here, though, is that Persona 5...
Friday28th Oct 2022
News Cyberpunk 2077, Mass Effect, Ubisoft Games on Sale This Weekend
More PS Store Weekend Offers
A new set of PS Store Weekend Offers is now live, available until midnight on 31st October 2022. There's a fairly good range of PS5, PS4 games part of the sale, including bigger Ubisoft titles and RPGs. Listed below are all the games included in the latest PS Store Weekend Offer. Cyberpunk 2077 —...
News PlayStation Discord Integration Reportedly Coming in March 2023
Provided everything goes according to plan
The long-awaited integration of the popular VoIP and instant messaging social platform Discord with our own beloved PlayStation is reportedly coming in March 2023, and to be more precise, on the 8th. That's according to sources familiar with the subject, who spoke to industry insider Tom Henderson of...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Unveils More PlayStation Exclusive Bonus Content
Battle Pass Bundle, baby
Activision has revealed some more exclusive content coming to PlayStation players jumping into Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. It's nothing too crazy, just some cosmetics, XP boosts and two additional loadout slots. But considering the contentious climate we currently exist in, in regards to console exclusivity, well, we are...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Gotham Knights?
Give it a rating, Bats
Now the dust has somewhat settled on Gotham Knights following a very interesting release period, it is time for you to share what review score you'd give it. Presuming you've at least played its opening hours, how are you feeling about the open worlder one week after launch? The latest Push Square poll is designed to sample...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Reaches an Impressive 20 Million Players
Odin is with us
We've known for a while that Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the property's most commercially successful instalment, but we've never been told how many units it's actually sold. However, Ubisoft has just confirmed that the open world title has surpassed 20 million players — an impressive feat, and a figure that suggests sales numbers...
News PS1 Classic Glover Is Getting PS5, PS4 Versions Soon
The ball and glove return
PS1 classic Glover is making a comeback by way of PS5, PS4 versions released by QUByte. No release date has been shared just yet, but the title will be part of the QUByte Classics line the company has been doing recently. The titles are generally priced between £3.99/$4.49 and £6.49/$7.99, so expect Glover to cost roughly...
Mini Review Saturnalia (PS5) - An Engrossing Terror
It’s always a village, isn't it?
As heavy darkness permeates the discomforting town of Gravoi, Saturnalia dares you to survive it long enough to unveil the village’s hidden skeletons. Harkening back to the good ol’ survival horror games of the 90s, this artsy but quite disturbing indie horror manages to rattle your bones after the credits hit...
News Embark on a Perilous Journey in Action RPG Stray Blade on PS5
A new adventure begins
Stray Blade is an upcoming action RPG in which you play as The Adventurer, a wandering warrior seeking to restore balance to a war-torn world. In this venture, you will be joined by the Xhinnon wolf, Boji, a wise-cracking little fellow who will serve as guide and companion. Developed by Point Blank Games, Stray Blade features...
News Gorgeous Indie Game Sable Dated for 29th November on PS5, PS4
But will you have time to play it?
Raw Fury has announced by way of a Sony tweet that Sable will release for PS5 and PS4 on 29th November 2022. First put out on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC last year, the indie title was handed a Metacritic rating of 76, with a lot of critics praising its beautiful art style. Now PS5, PS4 users can enjoy it for...
News Dissect the Brutality of Great Horror in The Callisto Protocol Docuseries
A history of violence
It's no secret that violence will be a prevailing factor in the upcoming horror title The Callisto Protocol, so much so, in fact, that the game has had its Japanese release cancelled following a classification review. In the first episode of a three-part docuseries, director Glen Schofield, members of Striking Distance's...
Thursday27th Oct 2022
News Just 70MB of Data Contained on the Modern Warfare 2 Disc
The disc makes for a good coaster
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is already a massive download on PS5 and PS4, and choosing the physical route to try to get around any updates won't work either. It's been revealed just 72.23MB of data is on the Modern Warfare 2 disc itself, meaning it's essentially useless on its own and requires you to download the...
Friday28th Oct 2022
Random Chloe Grace Moretz Is Eager for Sony to Make a New PSP
"That thing was so fun"
It turns out actress Chloe Grace Moretz is a closet PSP fan! The actress, perhaps best known for her role as Mindy McCready in Kick-Ass, took to Twitter to ponder why PlayStation hadn’t made another handheld. “That thing was so fun,” she exclaimed. Depressingly, many replies pointed to the disastrous performance of the...
Thursday27th Oct 2022
News PS5 Players Don't Want to See 60fps Die Out
Smoothly does it
In case you missed it, there was a bit of a furore a couple of weeks back when two new PS5 releases — A Pllague Tale: Requiem and Gotham Knights — skipped support for 60 frames-per-second on Sony's current-gen system. We're now almost two years into this console generation, and at the very least, an optional 60fps performance...
Friday28th Oct 2022
News Hitman 3's Free PS5, PS4 Freelancer Mode Looks Phenomenal
Good work, 47
Hitman 3’s free new Freelancer mode is getting a closed technical test early next month on PC, ahead of its PS5 and PS4 release date on 26th January. And as part of that, Danish developer IO Interactive has treated us to an extensive look at how the roguelike-inspired extra is structured. To cut a nine-ish minute video short, it...
Thursday27th Oct 2022
News Hideo Kojima Says Next Project Will Transcend Video Games, 'It's Almost Like a New Medium'
Go big or go home
Auteur game developer Hideo Kojima has made some bold comments regarding his next project, which he claims will change not only the video game industry but also the film industry irrevocably. We'd warrant tempering expectations on that front slightly, as singular creatives have made similarly grandiose claims in the past and are...
News God of War Ragnarok Launch Trailer Builds the Hype for Release Day
Short but oh so sweet
God of War Ragnarok releases for PS5, PS4 in less than two weeks, so with real-life marketing already doing the rounds, Sony has published the game's launch trailer. It's a very short one — clocking in at exactly 30 seconds — but it teases just enough to get us excited all over again. The vast majority of the clips we've...
News The Callisto Protocol Cancels Japanese Release After Refusing to Censor Violence
Bound by blood
Fast-approaching PS5 and PS4 horror title The Callisto Protocol has called off its release in Japan just over a month from launch. The announcement comes via the title's official Japanese Twitter account, which states that the game has been refused classification by the country's CERO rating system. In order to be released in Japan,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give A Plague Tale: Requiem?
Share your own verdict
It's been just over a week since A Plague Tale: Requiem launched for PS5, so now it's time to share your own views and final review score, presuming you've finished the rat-infested adventure. As a direct follow-up to 2019's A Plague Tale: Innocence, it's mightily impressive what Asobo Studio has managed to achieve in just...
News Atari Jaguar Is the Star of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration on PS5, PS4
Locked for 11th November launch
You’ve played janky old Atari 2600 games on your PlayStation before, so the real star of the upcoming Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is the Atari Jaguar. The reality is, many of you will never have touched the so-called 64-bit system’s calculator controller, so this should prove a real treat for those of...
News George R.R. Martin Is Too Busy Writing The Winds of Winter to Play Elden Ring
A likely story
George R.R. Martin, the celebrated author of the Song of Ice and Fire series, has been too busy writing the Winds of Winter, the long-awaited next entry in the epic series of fantasy novels, to find time to play Elden Ring. Martin had a hand in crafting the lore and backstory of FromSoftware's magnum opus, which is the presumptive...
News PS London Studio Making a Fantasy-Based Online Co-Op Game
No name yet, but it's set in London
PlayStation London Studio, the developer of Blood & Truth and The Getaway, has today announced it's making an online co-op game set in a fantasy-based version of London, England. While the project does not have an official name yet, the concept art above should give you an idea of what to expect. In a change...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Is Five Years Old Today
It's good to be Bayek
Assassin's Creed Origins first released five years ago today on PS5 (that's the 27th October, at the time of writing). Ubisoft's open world adventure is credited with changing the franchise's fortunes for the better, following on from a string of underwhelming instalments. Origins essentially reinvented the series, paving the...
News New Forspoken Trailer Is All About Magical Parkour
Ride the waves
Square Enix has released a new trailer for its upcoming PS5 console exclusive Forspoken that focuses entirely on how you'll navigate the open world of Athia using Frey's magical abilities. Governed by a stamina meter, you can dash through the air, ride a magical skateboard, and glide safely down to the ground. The game will be out for...
News CRPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Is Getting a Major Injection of DLC Content
The adventure has only just begun
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous was released on PS4 at the end of September, and if you have somehow managed to blaze through all the content contained in the Enhanced Edition in the weeks since, well, you are in luck. Developer Owlcat Games has detailed the second season of content coming to the game, with...
Friday28th Oct 2022
News No, EA Will Not Stop Shipping Physical Games in Germany
Not saying auf wiedersehen to boxed copies just yet
Earlier today, stories were swirling regarding EA’s alleged decision to stop shipping physical games in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The news, which first surfaced on German website Games Wirtschaft, was picked up by many major gaming websites. Our initial assumption was that something had...
Thursday27th Oct 2022
News Nioh Franchise Ships More Than 7 Million Units Worldwide
In just five short years
Developer Team NINJA has announced that the combined sales of both Nioh and Nioh 2 have exceeded more than seven million units worldwide. Perhaps the most successful Soulslike competitor on the market, the Nioh series combines mechanics popularised in FromSoftware's Dark Souls franchise with a fantastical, feudal Japanese...
News Director Glen Schofield Already Thinking About a Sequel to The Callisto Protocol
Forward thinking
The Callisto Protocol is set to launch on 2nd December, with the upcoming survival horror game shaping up to be an excellent outing, if our time going hands-on with the title is anything to go by (it is). But director Glen Schofield is already looking towards the future and what comes next. In an interview with Inverse, Schofield...
News Synth Riders Adds New Song with a Halloween Update
Spooky music incoming
Well, it's been a couple of months since the last song pack from Synth Riders, so you know what that means. That's right, it's time for Kluge Interactive to release new content for its incredible PSVR rhythm title. Following the release of the League of Legends Song Pack in September, you can look forward to an additional song,...
Wednesday26th Oct 2022
News PS Plus Expiry Dates Return to the PS Store, Because Sony
Rez Infinite gone completely
Sony just doesn't like to keep things simple, does it? First it launches revamped a PS Plus service complete with a Last Chance to Play section and expiry dates attached to game listings. Then we report those have been removed, and now they've made a comeback just days later. GTA: Vice City - Definitive Edition has no
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Version News Coming 'Soon', Says a Cheeky CDPR
;)
If it feels like we've been waiting on more information and — gasp! — a release date for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition for way too long, it's because we have. Last we heard, the enhanced PS5 version of the beloved RPG is still scheduled for a 2022 release, but CD Projekt Red has been super secretive on the subject — perhaps...
News The Witcher Remake Announced, Rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5
Geralt of here
CD Projekt Red has revealed that it's actually remaking the first The Witcher game, and it'll be built "from the ground up" in Unreal Engine 5. This is the true identity of the company's previously announced 'Canis Majoris' project. CDPR stresses that the suitably titled The Witcher Remake is still early in development, and the...
News Modern Warfare 2 Balloons to 150GB Ahead of PS5, PS4 Launch
It's not Warzone 2's fault either
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is taking up a whole 151.4GB of space on PS5 SSDs after its day one patch was applied earlier today. The game was a somewhat reasonable file size during the one week of early access to its campaign, but a 40.156GB update to get it ready for Friday's launch has changed things. PS5 users...
News Nearly 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in New PS Store Sale
Tales of Arise! Trails of Cold Steel! ANNO!
PS Store sales are still important if you're not subscribed to PS Plus Extra or PS Plus Premium, so Wednesday marks a big day for bargain hunters. The latest set of promotions puts almost 2,000 PS5, PS4 games on sale, along with a lot of DLC. These deals will
Round Up Star Ocean: The Divine Force Reviews Say It's Pretty Good
Perhaps better than we thought
The Star Ocean: The Divine Force review embargo lifted earlier today, and we do not have our own PS5 verdict to share with you. That's because we received access two days ago, which is quite clearly nowhere near long enough to finish a JRPG and then finalise some thoughts for a review. As such, we will share our...
Hands On Crunchy Combat Shines in PS5, PS4's Wildly Impressive The Callisto Protocol
Prison break
You’ve got to feel a semblance of sympathy for Striking Distance Studios. Fronted by Dead Space’s executive producer Glen Schofield, the team has clearly designed The Callisto Protocol in direct response to the clamours for a return to EA’s iconic sci-fi horror. But on the eve of the gruesome debut’s release, Motive has started...
News God of War Ragnarok's Mammoth Marketing Onslaught Underway in Mumbai
On rails
There’s no stopping Sony once it puts its marketing muscle behind a project, and God of War Ragnarok looks like it’ll receive the bulk of the manufacturer’s marketing budget this holiday. Kratos’ sophomore sojourn through Norse mythology has already taken over Twitter, and now the sequel has infiltrated Mumbai’s metro. These...
News Naughty Dog to Partner with PSS Visual Arts for Unannounced AAA Title
The Last of Us: Part 2... remake?
It looks like Sony is building a new internal game development team in partnership with PlayStation Studios Visual Arts and Naughty Dog. PSS Visual Arts is a company specialising in motion capture cinematics and animation. Naughty Dog, meanwhile, is a first-party video game developer that specialises in bringing joy...
News Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Now Playable from Start to Finish
BioWare completes alpha phase
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is now playable from beginning to end following the completion of the alpha phase at BioWare, the studio has confirmed. Described as a big milestone for the developer, it can now "see, hear, feel, and play everything as a cohesive experience". Now it's time for the developer to focus on the RPG's...
News UK Sales Charts: Gotham Knights, A Plague Tale: Requiem Make Decent Sales Debuts
Place in second and fifth
It's all change at the top of the UK's list of best-selling physical video games as new entries like Gotham Knights and A Plague Tale: Requiem push most of last week's winners down the pack. While FIFA 23 still claims top spot, Gotham Knights debuts in second place and the rat-infested sequel from Asobo Studio takes fifth...
News Get Your Very First Look at Amazon's Upcoming Fallout TV Series
The beginning, and the end
Amazon has thrown the curtains back on its upcoming Fallout TV series whilst simultaneously celebrating the franchise's 25th birthday with... a single image. That's it. But what an evocative image it is! Shocking absolutely no one, the series looks to concern itself with a Vault, one of the eponymous structures built to...
News Rocksteady Co-Founders Depart, But Suicide Squad 'Nearly Finished'
To pursue "new adventure in gaming"
Rocksteady co-founders Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker have today announced that they will be leaving the studio at the end of this year to pursue a "new adventure in gaming". Best known for their work on the Batman: Arkham series, Hill served as the director of all the mainline entries while Walker was studio...
News Stranger of Paradise's Gilgamesh Difficulty Will Test Your Skills and Reward You Appropriately
Chaos 2.0
Stranger of Paradise's Wanderer of the Rift DLC is now available, and it introduces a swathe of new content, most of which revolves around the titular wanderer himself, the interdimensional swordsman known as Gilgamesh. Along with new story content, enemies, gear, and the Blue Mage job class, Wanderer of the Rift will also introduce the...
News Ryu Ga Gotoku Director Credits Subscription Services for Yakuza's Popularity in the West
Rise, like a dragon
The Yakuza franchise, which will be known as Like a Dragon going forward, has experienced an explosion of popularity in recent years, and studio Ryu Ga Gotoku credits subscriptions services like PlayStation Plus and Game Pass for this success. In a new interview with Twinfinite, Ryu Ga Gotoku director and executive producer...
News God of War Ragnarok Is Getting Photo Mode, But Not Until After Launch
Live in the moment
Sony Santa Monica has today confirmed that God of War Ragnarok, the eagerly anticipated sequel to 2018's God of War, will be getting a photo mode, but it wont be ready in time for launch. The developer announced the news on Twitter in response to a preview from virtual photographer TheFourthFocus, which noted the absence of the...
News Deadpool, Venom, Morbius, Storm All Part of Midnight Suns Season Pass
Plus new story missions, upgrades, and skins
Firaxis Games has announced that Deadpool, Morbius, Venom, and Storm will all be heading to Marvel's Midnight Suns after launch thanks to the game's season pass. This follows Deadpool's takeover of the title's Twitter account, where he scribbled over screenshots and revealed some of the DLC characters by...
News Beloved RPG Fallout: New Vegas Was First Meant to Be Fallout 3 DLC
Quickly realised it couldn't be
Fallout: New Vegas was originally designed as a huge expansion to Fallout 3, it's been revealed. Spotted by Eurogamer in a video celebrating Bethesda's 25th anniversary, executive produ
News Team Ninja's Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Release Date Set for March 2023 on PS5, PS4
Season Pass also mentioned
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja have announced that anticipated action RPG Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will release for PS5 and PS4 on the 3rd March, 2023. Previously, the title had a vague 2023 window — but with the recent limited time demo showcasing what seemed to be a fairly complete product, most of us were expecting this...
Tuesday25th Oct 2022
Rumour PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for November 2022 Leaked Early
Heavenly?
As is practically a routine monthly occurrence, the PS Plus Essential games for next month have leaked ahead of Sony's official announcement. The platform holder is due to unveil November's selection of complimentary titles tomorrow (26th October), but French retail site Dealabs has beaten them to the punch once again. So, what's in the...
Wednesday26th Oct 2022
News DualSense Edge Controller Pre-Orders Are Live Now on PlayStation Direct
Grab your pricey pad now
Update: Just as a note, pre-orders for the DualSense Edge are now also live in the United States, so take a look if you want to add one of these pads to your PS5 arsenal: <products id="21013,21015"> Original Article: As promised, the DualSense Edge PS5 controller is
News Spotify's PS5 App Upgraded to Native New-Gen Version
We like the sound of that
As was the case with Disney+ up until very recently, Spotify’s app on PS5 was actually running in PS4 backwards compatibility. While this had no material impact on the music service’s features and functionality – unlike with Disney’s aforementioned streaming service, which lacked native 4K streaming on Sony’s...
Tuesday25th Oct 2022
News Bloodborne Mobile Rated in Australia, But Don't Lose Your Mind Just Yet
Bloody hell
Well here's something that we didn't expect to see today: something called Bloodborne Mobile has been rated by the Australian Classification board. Immediately, people are questioning whether Sony is taking us all for a ride — but we would strongly recommend against jumping the gun for now. The rating is indeed for a video game, but...
Mini Review Signalis (PS4) - Last-Gen Release Has Its Feet in the Future
Stunning revival of classic survival (horror)
Keycard puzzles, limited inventory, scarce ammo. The survival horror formula may be nothing new, but the sheer tension of Signalis shows once again that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it — just move it to an eerily abandoned mining colony on the edge of a Nazi-like galactic empire. Even more...
News Star Wars Eclipse 'Controlled Leak' Was Reportedly Intentional, Meant to Gauge Interest
Thinking outside the box
New details concerning Star Wars Eclipse have emerged. They were allegedly leaked intentionally to gauge community interest in the project and to drum up development talent for French studio, Quantic Dream, which was recently acquired by Chinese mega-corp NetEase. That's according to a new report from Sacred Symbols host...
News God of War Ragnarok Goes In-Depth on Combat with New Gameplay
Did I axe you?
God of War Ragnarok's release is just over a couple of weeks away now, and although we're sure that a lot of you would prefer a proper State of Play showing, Sony is at least giving us a series of developer-based videos. The latest of these has a strong focus on combat and enemy design, and features a lot of gameplay clips that should...
Random Marvel's Spider-Man PC Mod Lets You Play As... IGN's Gotham Knights Review Score?
Look out! Here comes the 5/10
Hardcore PC players sure do seem to have a sense of humour, that's for sure. With Sony bringing some of its first-party PlayStation games to Steam and Epic Games Store, it opens up the doors to the wild world of modding. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered appears to be a popular target; not long ago, a mod was released that...
Random Every American PS2 Manual Has Been Preserved on the Internet
Pamphlet perfection
Back when we were little and we were lucky enough to be bought a new PS1 game by our parents, we’d spend the entire car ride home reading through the manual, trying to get a taste of the action that awaited us once we were reunited with our console. Those days are long gone, and while there are things to appreciate about the...
News New Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Explores a New Island in Six Minutes
Visit Chaos Island
We're getting scarily close to release of Sonic Frontiers, due out in just a couple of weeks or so. SEGA's fresh spin for its mascot's latest game looks to change up the formula quite a bit, with open areas to run around in and plenty of enemies to engage in combat. This new gameplay video from IGN takes us on a tour of Chaos...
News Sony's Forgotten PS4 Free-to-Play Game Guns Up Shuts Down Next Year
Guns down
Sony may have recently purchased developer Valkyrie Entertainment, but it’s closing down the team’s forgotten free-to-play PS4 game Guns Up. Also available on PC, this was part of the platform holder’s first foray into free-to-play, alongside San Diego Studio’s long dead Kill Strain. But while it’s enjoyed a longer lifespan, the...
Wednesday26th Oct 2022
News Need for Speed Unbound Has 10,000 Customisation Options on PS5
Pimp your own ride
Everyone loves customising their favourite cars, right? Well, what if we told you the upcoming Need for Speed Unbound has over 10,000 customisation options in total? From wraps and cutaways to rims, the new arcade racer from Criterion has got it all – and the art department’s gone a little crazy, with custom pizza wheels and a...
Tuesday25th Oct 2022
News Lead Creative Robert Kurvitz Files Lawsuit Against Disco Elysium Developer ZA/UM
Do it for the working class
The ongoing dispute between some of the key creative minds and the studio itself responsible for the inimitable RPG Disco Elysium continues, with lead writer and game designer Robert Kurvitz filing a lawsuit against his former company with the Estonian court. To get everyone up to speed in what is quickly becoming a...
News Pixelated 'Zeldavania' Infernax Gets Halloween-Themed Update, New Playable Character
The Stranger comes knocking
Incredibly gory "Zeldavania" game Infernax is getting a Halloween-themed update today, introducing a new playable character called The Stranger, who we get to see in shotgun-blasting action in a new trailer. We've certainly seen plenty of sidescrolling action games in this style in recent years, with excellent entries...
News Badass Brawler Marian Joins the Crew in River City Girls 2
Crush the competition
Bodacious brawler River City Girls 2 was recently delayed until "sometime after" Summer 2022, but that hasn't done much to reduce our excitement levels. Today we got a new trailer showing off the new character Marian and her intimidating abs of steel. In a pretty epic rebrand, Marian was the girlfriend of Billy Lee, whose own...
News Shazam! Black Adam Storms MultiVersus This Week in Major Update
Arcade mode also inbound
As was teased back in August, Black Adam is the latest character joining MultiVersus. The game isn't short of DC superheroes, but what's one more? Coinciding with the Dwayne Johnson movie, the anti-hero will be appearing in the game following the next major update. That's scheduled for later this week, so it'll all be...
News Apex Legends' Broken Moon Map Features Rollercoasting Zip Rails for Rapid Redeployment
Into the fray
Apex Legends Season 15, called Eclipse, is set to begin on 1st November, and it will introduce a new map called Broken Moon. Similar in size to the classic King's Canyon, Broken Moon is broken up between a colonized, inhabited zone and a barren wasteland, connected by high-speed roller coasting zip rails. We got a new trailer looking...
Monday24th Oct 2022
News Sony Seemingly Scraps PS Plus Game Expiry Dates
Can't see when games leave anymore
Sony appears to have made a change to its PS Plus service, making it no longer possible to view the exact date a game will be removed from the service. The Last Chance to Play tab is still part of the home page — viewed by scrolling down a fair bit on PS5 — but buttoning through to the games there no longer...
Tuesday25th Oct 2022
News You Won't Be Waiting Too Long for Silent Hill 2 on PS5
Fog yeah
Itching to re-enter Silent Hill 2’s iconic fog? Well, that scratch could be satiated by Pyramid Head’s massive blade sooner than you think, because developer Bloober Team has confirmed that its upcoming PS5 remake is in the final stages of development. Speaking at the GPW Innnovation Day in Poland, as reported by Game Spoof, boss Piotr...
Monday24th Oct 2022
News Fallout 4 Gets Free PS5 Update in 2023, Includes Creation Club Content
War does change
Update: A quick update on this one: Fallout 4 might not be getting a native PS5 version after all. The way it's now worded on Bethesda's blog, it seems as though this could just be a PS5 update which will be added to the PS4 version of the game. Still, it'll be a free update for anyone who already owns the game. Original Story:...
Tuesday25th Oct 2022
News God of War Ragnarok's PS5, PS4 Squeeze Gaps Spark Insight into Hidden Loading Screens
Lightening the load
Back when Sony first announced the PS5, with its uber-fast SSD, it was believed that the device would do away with disguised loading screens. This was ultimately demonstrated effortlessly by Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, where the titular duo were quite literally sent hurtling through portals, with the environment transforming...
Monday24th Oct 2022
Review Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose (PS5) - Creative DLC Is a Short But Sweet Send-Off
Goodbye Winters
For as good as the Resident Evil series is, Capcom has generally restricted it to one-and-done experiences. A few post-launch expansions have come and gone — in Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, for example — but they've never felt like a sure-fire thing. If anything, Resident Evil Village continues that...
News Uncharted PC Port Has Lowest Player Count of Any Sony Game at Launch
The stats aren't even close
The Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC port recorded an all-time player count of only 10,851 after its very first weekend on the platform, which is significantly lower compared to Sony's previous efforts. It comes closest to the open worlder Days Gone, but even then, the Sony Bend game had over 27,000 players...
News Death Stranding 2 Hype at Fever Pitch as PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan Poses with Hideo Kojima
Fanning the flames
Update #2: Hideo Kojima has enjoyed visits from PlayStation’s marketing brass, PS Studios chief, and now PlayStation’s overall overlord, Jim Ryan. Concluding a flurry of office drop-ins, the auteur has posed with Jim Ryan, suggesting an announcement of Death Stranding 2 may be imminent. We assume this will be the last of...
Tuesday25th Oct 2022
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Photorealistic Amsterdam Goes Viral
Dutch courage
You can’t beat a bit of video game virtual tourism, can you? And Call of Duty, for all the criticism it gets, has been particularly good at it over the years. Infinity Ward may well have outdone itself with Modern Warfare 2’s frighteningly photorealistic rendition of Amsterdam, however – just take a look at this: Of course, it...
Monday24th Oct 2022
News Dog Lovers Left Devastated as Resident Evil 4 Remake Rewrites History for the Worse
Who's a good boy?
The Resident Evil 4 remake showing we got last week is still fresh in our minds; we got to go hands-on with the title and were spoiled afterwards with a second trailer, this time focusing on the story. And while RE4 on PS5 looks to remain faithful to the original in most things, one purported aspect has managed to get some fan's...
News Voice Actress Laura Bailey Keen to Reprise Role in Potential Sequel to The Last of Us: Part II
You don't get to rush this
In The Last of Us: Part II, new character Abby Anderson was introduced early on, and in dramatic fashion. The amount of focus placed on the deuteragonist proved controversial with some players, but despite it all, Abby's voice actress and prolific portrayer, Laura Bailey, would be eager to revisit the character in a...
News Resist Spartan Rage and Avoid God of War Ragnarok Spoilers Like the Plague
They're spreading already
Sigh, we suppose it was inevitable, wasn’t it? With the hotly anticipated God of War Ragnarok now in reviewers’ hands, some idiots are out to spoil the game for the rest of you. With a little over two weeks until the title officially launches, you’re going to need to tread very carefully on social media if you don’t...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Roughly 'the Same Length' as the Original
Around 15-20 hours long
Next year's Resident Evil 4 remake should be "about the same length" as the PS2 original, suggesting it should take somewhere in the region of 15 to 20 hours to beat. Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi made the comment in an interview with PC Gamer after discussing what positive feedback Capcom took from the recent Resident Evil 2...
News A New Age Dawns as Anno 1800 Is Officially Announced for PS5 Release
Capital, my good fellow!
Golden Age strategy game Anno 1800 is coming to console, with a PS5 version of the large-scale settlement management sim officially announced. Called, fittingly enough, Anno 1800 Console Edition; more details will be announced in early 2023. A technical test will be held on PS5 in November, and you can sign up here to...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Reportedly 'Still on Track' for March 2023 Release on PS5
Do, or do not, there is no "try"
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is reportedly still on track for a March 2023 release on PS5. That’s according to journalist and industry insider Jeff Grubb, who let the tidbit loose on a recent episode of Giant Bomb's Game Mess Mornings podcast. As the conversation shifted to companies recognising the benefit of...
News Hidden Messages Found in Silent Hill: Townfall Trailer
References to Alessa, SOS messages
Secret messages have been found in the Silent Hill: Townfall announcement trailer that reference Alessa from the first game, and also share mysterious phrases and SOS codes. After converting the trailer's audio into an MP3 file, Reddit user MilkManEX found the following phrase in the spectogram: "Whatever heart...
News Lies of P Director Talks Game Length, Inspiration, Franchise Potential for the Edgy Soulslike
Timothée Chalamet DLC when?
The deliciously dark Lies of P is looking to fill that Bloodborne-shaped hole that exists in our hearts with its grimdark gothic aesthetic and a gory arsenal of steampunk-inspired weaponry. It has been revealed that the Pinnochio-inspired tale will be pretty substantial as we
News Raise the Dead in New Cult of the Lamb Event, Starts Today for Free
Available until 10th November
A new time-limited Cult of the Lamb event is allowing you to revive dead cultists in the new Blood Moon Ritual to mark Halloween. Available until 10th November 2022, this free update returns former cult members to the land of the living, and also comes packaged with three new follower forms, four more base decorations,...
Review NHL 23 (PS5) – The Same as Last Year, with Small Changes
Stick it out
It’s the same thing every year, isn’t it? Annual sports titles get announced, highlight a few key features, and then hunker down for a few months, hoping any sort of pushback gets swept under the rug. It hits some series’ harder than others, Madden NFL being the most noteworthy franchise to endure a rough go of things. But some...
Saturday22nd Oct 2022
Poll Do You Care About 60fps on PS5?
Smooth sailing
Two new PS5 games have caused a bit of an uproar this week. A Plague Tale: Requiem and Gotham Knights committed the ultimate sin of not reaching 60 frames-per-second on Sony's current-gen console. As far as we're concerned, both are good games — Requiem being a genuine treat, as per our review — but that hasn't stopped people from...
News Highly Promising PS5, PS4 Horror The Callisto Protocol Is Ready for Release
Game goes gold
Striking Distance Studios’ supremely promising survival horror The Callisto Protocol has gone gold ahead of its release on 2nd December, 2022. For those of you not up to speed with industry lingo, the phrase “gold” refers to the phase at which a game’s code is finalised, and submitted to platform holders for publication and...
Review New Tales From The Borderlands (PS5) - No Tale, Too Much Borderlands
Fails from the Borderlands
There’s an argument to be made that 2014’s Tales from the Borderlands is actually the best game in the Borderlands series. Now, hold on. Don’t go typing up your angry comments just yet. Hear us out. Sometimes you just want a capital V capital G Video Game that’s about running and jumping and shooting and looting...
News September 2022 NPD: Replenished PS5 Stock Sends Sony's System Soaring
The Last of Us' PS5 remake starts strong
PS5 stock is finally on the rise, and Sony is reaping the rewards big time. The new-gen system topped the US hardware charts for the second successive month in September 2022, dominating in both overall unit sales and revenue. In fact, the console enjoyed double-digit growth year-over-year, propelled by...
News One Piece Odyssey Opens Up with 7 Minutes of Gameplay
Side quests, combat, and more
One Piece Odyssey isn't that far off, so it's about time that we got some decent gameplay footage. This latest trailer gives us more insight into the title's structure, with Luffy and his crew taking on a couple of side quests and fighting some turn-based battles. While the side quests look rather...uninspired (gather...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 449
What a week
Wow, this has been a crazy week! We got amazing footage from Resident Evil 4, a remake of Silent Hill 2 was announced, and we've even published a preview of God of War Ragnarok. It's safe to say that PS5 is flying at the moment. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I can confirm I'm playing God of War Ragnarok!
Friday21st Oct 2022
Hands On God of War Ragnarok on PS5, PS4 Is PlayStation At Its Pomp
Impressive, boy
After several hours with God of War Ragnarok there are some things we can tell you and much, much more we cannot, but we’ll begin with our overriding sentiment so far: this is why we love PlayStation. The reality is, biased as we may be, no one does it quite like PS Studios. Nintendo may be the kings of gameplay – and, to be...
News God of War Ragnarok on PS5 Runs at Up to 120fps, Four Graphics Modes
40fps mode included
Sony has today allowed media outlets (including ourselves) to share a sneak peek at the first five hours of God of War Ragnarok, but given how all anyone wants to talk about is frame rates at the moment, we figured it best to share what the game has to offer on PS5. There are two graphical modes to choose from, but two more are...
News Critics Are Divided Over More Than Just Gotham Knights PS5 Performance
Time for a vibe check
Gotham Knights has turned out to be a surprisingly divisive title, with sentiment seemingly shifting ever since we learned that, despite ditching a PS4 version, the game would only run at 30fps on PS5. This would, in turn, become a more prominent topic within the PlayStation community once we learned that A Plague Tale: Requiem
News Resident Evil 4 PS5 Is Getting a Fancy Collector's Edition
But it ain't cheap
Hot off the heels of Resident Evil 4 remake's first public showing, a gorgeous Collector's Edition of the game has been revealed, containing all kinds of RE-related goodies. In addition, there is a digital Deluxe Edition of the game, which can be pre-ordered now. Less flashy but undoubtedly serviceable, pre-ordering the Standard...
News Microsoft Claims That Insomniac Developed Marvel's Wolverine Will Launch in 2023
Yep, you read that right
In a surprise twist, Sony's competitor and Xbox overlord, Microsoft, seems to think that Marvel's Wolverine, a PlayStation first-party exclusive currently in development at Insomniac Games, will release in 2023. That's according to a regulatory filing published by Microsoft, resulting from the ongoing war of words regarding...
News Sony Handed State of Play Branding to Resident Evil Showcase
Also replaces trailer with PSVR2 spotlight
Sony directly hosted last night's Resident Evil Showcase on its YouTube channel, and it actually affected the livestream in more ways than one. Firstly, the show's 15-minute countdown timer was branded as if it were a State of Play event from the hardw
Poll Did You Buy Gotham Knights?
A caped crusade
It's been a long time coming, but we finally have a new Batman Arkham game on PlayStation. Well, kind of. Gotham Knights is very much its own thing — a co-op enabled adventure featuring Bruce Wayne's crime-fighting protégés. We quite liked this one, giving it a respectable 7/10 in our Gotham Knights PS5 review. Other reviews,...
Mini Review Dragon Ball: The Breakers (PS4) - Janky Casual Fun In Familiar Setting
Is it worth surviving?
Dragon Ball: The Breakers breaks into unfamiliar territory for the franchise — a realm that'll be more than recognisable to avid Dead by Daylight players. This 1v7 multiplayer game is more than just a reskin of its inspirations, however. While it falters in several game mechanics, it uses the beloved manga and anime property...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West Soars Back into the Top Three
Thunderjaw-dropping
The UK's latest physical games charts are in, and it's pretty predictable stuff up at the top. FIFA 23 is number one for the third week running, and the indomitable Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is in second. Coming up in third, however, is Horizon Forbidden West, which makes a huge leap from 28th all the way to third. This can presumably...
News Trails into Reverie Brings an End to Cold Steel's Story in Summer 2023 on PS5, PS4
Deluxe and Limited Editions revealed
NIS America has confirmed that Trails into Reverie will release in the summer of 2023, for PS4 and PS5. Previously, the game had only been announced for Sony's last-gen console. We assume that the PS5 version will feature improved performance. For those who may not know, Trails into Reverie essentially acts as a...
News No 'Concrete Plans' for Resident Evil Code Veronica Remake
Capcom shoots down hopes and dreams
Fans of Sega Dreamcast — and eventually PS2 — classic Resident Evil Code: Veronica X may want to forget about their hopes and dreams of a PS5, PS4 remake as Capcom has once again shot down the possibility of it happening. In a new interview with Noisy Pixel, Resident Evil 4 producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi said...
News Star Ocean: The Divine Force Embraces the Cheese with Rocking Opening Movie
Shine on
This opening movie for Star Ocean: The Divine Force feels like it's from another era entirely, but we're actually enjoying how unashamedly cheesy it is. Featuring a song from long-time Japanese rocker HYDE, the video splices scenes from the game together in an attempt to get you hyped. Honestly, we're still not sure what to think of this...
News Shocking: Silent Hill 2 Teaser Blows Up on YouTube Following Years of Hype and Speculation
James Sunderland has a lot of fans, it seems
With the Silent Hill 2 remake being announced as a PlayStation console exclusive, it should surprise no one to learn that hype for this return to survival horror has already hit a fever pitch. The teaser shared on the official PlayStation YouTube account has already racked up more than 2 million views,...
News Prepare Your Tweets for God of War Ragnarok with a Trio of Special Emojis
Oh boy oh boy
God of War Ragnarok is getting very close now, and, well, that's rather exciting. We've even been hands on with the game, so be sure to check that out for our first impressions on Sony's big sequel. For everyone else, the big day is 9th November, and until then you'll have to simply express your anticipation on social media. You may...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Gets Second Trailer Focused on Story, Featuring Some Familiar Faces
Survival is just the beginning
The excellent-looking Resident Evil 4 remake is all anyone will be talking about today, let's be honest. To that end, we have another trailer for you looking at events a little further into the game, and it features some familiar faces, too. If you haven't already, be sure to check out our hands-on preview coverage of...
Thursday20th Oct 2022
Guide Persona 5 Royal: Crossword Answers - All Crossword Puzzles Solved
Every crossword answer in Persona 5 Royal
Need help with crossword answers in Persona 5 Royal? On certain days when you return to Leblanc in the evening, you'll find a crossword book on the leftmost table. Examining it will allow you to take on a crossword challenge. Crosswords do not make time pass, and you can attempt them even if you've been to...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: Exam Answers - All School and Test Questions Answered
How to get top of the class in Persona 5 Royal
Looking for all the exam and school questions answers in Persona 5 Royal? Well you've come to the right place. Going to school is an important part of your life in Persona 5, and being put on the spot by your teachers is an inevitability. Some days you'll be asked a general knowledge question, and on...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: Romance Options - All Girlfriends and Where to Find Them
And can you romance more than one girl?
Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 probably have the most in-depth romance system that the series has seen. If you enter a relationship with someone, you'll be able to take them on dates and you'll unlock multiple special scenes that play out at set points during the story. The waifu wars have never been quite so...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: New Game + - What Carries Over and How to Start New Game +
All New Game + bonuses in Persona 5 Royal
Like previous games in the series, Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5 have a New Game + mode, which unlocks after you finish the game. It allows you to carry over multiple things that you unlocked during your previous playthrough into a fresh run. Essentially, you can start a new story with a bunch of bonuses. In...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: True Ending - How to Get the Best Ending
All requirements for the true good ending in Persona 5 Royal
How do you get the true good ending in Persona 5 Royal? How do you get the best ending in Persona 5 Royal? Compared to Persona 5, Persona 5 Royal adds a couple of new endings alongside a few variations depending on certain requirements. However, there is only one "true" ending, and in this...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: Changes - All Differences Compared to Persona 5
Everything new in Persona 5 Royal
What's new in Persona 5 Royal? What are the differences between Persona 5 Royal and Persona 5? In this guide, we're going to break down all of the additions and changes that we know of in Persona 5 Royal. From gameplay tweaks to entirely new content, there's actually a lot of stuff to look forward to even if you've...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: Confidants Guide - Where to Find All Confidants and How to Rank Up Fast
All possible social links detailed
Confidants play a huge role in Persona 5 Royal. By choosing to spend your free time with characters that you meet during the game, you'll be able to increase their confidant rank. Increasing this rank unlocks bonus passive abilities and allows personas to gain more experience points upon being fused as long as...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: Will Seed Locations - Where to Find All Will Seeds
How to get all Will Seeds in Persona 5 Royal
Looking for all Will Seeds in Persona 5 Royal? There are three Will Seeds in (almost) every Palace in Persona 5 Royal. Finding all three in one Palace rewards you with an exclusive, and often powerful, accessory — so they're well worth hunting down. In this guide, we've detailed where to find every...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: Difficulty Settings - What Does the Difficulty Level Change?
Safety, Easy, Normal, Hard, and Merciless difficulties detailed
Right near the start of the game, you'll be asked to select Persona 5 Royal's difficulty level. There are five difficulty options to choose from: Safety, Easy, Normal, Hard, and Merciless. Keep in mind that if you choose anything other than Safety, you'll be free to change the...
Guide Persona 5 Royal Endgame: How To Unlock Persona 5 Royal's New Semester
Persona 5 Royal's third semester
How do you unlock the third semester in Persona 5 Royal? How do you access the new endgame? As you may already know, Persona 5 Royal adds an entirely new semester that occurs after the events of the main story, but before the ending of the original Persona 5. However, in order to actually get to this new semester,...
News Sony Posts Tone-Deaf Bloodborne Tweet, Chaos Ensues
Bloody hell
Update: Perhaps unsurprisingly, Sony has removed the Bloodborne tweet. We did take a screenshot before it was taken down, however. You can find that in the original article below. Original Story: Sony, what are you doing? Why would you ever make a weird tweet about Bloodborne if you don't have anything to announce? Surely you know that...
Guide Persona 5 Royal: Save Data - Does Your Persona 5 Save Carry Over to Persona 5 Royal?
How to get save data bonuses in Persona 5 Royal
Does your Persona 5 save file carry over to Persona 5 Royal? Persona 5 Royal is essentially a re-release, boasting all of the content that was already present in Persona 5, alongside a load of new stuff. But does your Persona 5 save data actually work with Persona 5 Royal? We've got everything you need...
Guide Persona 5 Royal Guide: Everything You Need to Know, Plus Tips and Tricks
Crown jewels
Welcome to our Persona 5 Royal guide, which will hopefully help you out with Atlus' extremely highly rated RPG. Below, you'll find links to all kinds of informative articles, on things like Exam Answers, Crossword Puzzle Solutions,
Review Gotham Knights (PS5) - It's Actually Pretty Good
Return to Arkham
Sometimes, reviewing a game under embargo feels a lot like the famous Jose Mourinho phrase: "If I speak, I am in big trouble." Not just with the publisher, but also those fuelling the narrative that Gotham Knights is a bad game before it's even out. Warner Bros. Games Montreal's latest has continually been thrown under a bus in the...
News PS5 Users Unimpressed with DualSense Edge Controller's Premium Price Tag
Now you're talking DualSense
The DualSense Edge got a release date earlier this week, but real headline was its price tag. Realistically, we were expecting the 'pro' PS5 pad to sell for around £150 or so — that's pretty much the standard cost of comparable controllers — but it's actually going to be even more expensive. It's been pegged at...
Friday21st Oct 2022
Hands On Resident Evil 4 PS5 Makes a Masterpiece Even Better
We played the remake's first 30 minutes
In 2023, there won't be a safer full-price purchase than the Resident Evil 4 remake. With the 2005 original still judged to be one of the best games of all time, it's extremely difficult to see how a PS5, PS4 modernisation could go pear-shaped. A recent Hands On session at Capcom's UK headquarters revealed to...
Thursday20th Oct 2022
Is the share button blocked in Persona 5 Royal?
Does the share button work with Persona 5 Royal on PS4 and PS5? Many fans were miffed that the PS4's share button was blocked by Persona 5, meaning that you couldn't capture screenshots or videos throughout the entire game. But is Persona 5 Royal the same? Is the PS5, PS4 share button blocked in...
Gallery Silent Hill 2 Remake Shines in Official PS5 Screenshots
Will use all the features of the PS5
The Silent Hill 2 remake is finally confirmed to be real, releasing as a console exclusive on PS5 and PC for at least 12 months. Besides the announcement trailer, Konami and Bloober Team have provided more details and screenshots in a PlayStation Blog post. Marvel at the n
News NieR: Automata's Producer Threatened to Leave Square Enix in Order to Get the Game Made
Whatever it takes
NieR: Automata is a unique game, and while its combination of katana combat, philosophical musings on the nature of existence, and scantily-clad androids might not be to every taste, it certainly stands out amidst a sea of service games and multiplayer shooters. Getting the project greenlit couldn't have been easy, especially so...
News God of War Ragnarok Over 100GB on PS4, But 20GB Smaller on PS5
PS5 compression putting in work
PS4 users might want to start clearing some hard drive space for God of War Ragnarok as it's been confirmed the Sony game weighs in at well over 100GB. The install size seems to differ between regions, but as of right now, it's 106.9GB in the USA and 118.519GB in Europe on version 1.01. Although, Sony's Kraken...
News New Final Fantasy 16 Trailer Is Over 4 Minutes of World Building Goodness
Still on track for summer 2023
Yep, it's here! Final Fantasy XVI has an atmospheric new trailer, which places a heavy focus on the game's setting. It's largely made up of gameplay footage, and it goes without saying that the title continues to look fantastic in terms of presentation. There's also some particularly explosive combat shots near the...
Friday21st Oct 2022
News Try Resident Evil Village in Third-Person on PS5, PS4 with New Demo
A new angle
Unsure if you’ll love Resident Evil Village in third-person? No problem! Capcom’s rolling out a brand-new demo for the survival horror’s upcoming Gold Edition, which includes the Winters’ Expansion. For those of you who haven’t been keeping up, the add-on spans three key segments: a new story starring a 16-year-old Rose...
Thursday20th Oct 2022
News Let SEGA Spam Your Inbox to Receive Sonic Adventure 2 DLC for Sonic Frontiers
Retro kicks
A brand new adventure, Sonic Frontiers, is right around the corner, but SEGA knows the hedgehog's fans are most fond of the older games. The publisher is leaning into that nostalgia with a nice nod to Sonic Adventure 2, though you'll need to hand over your email address if you want it. As advertised on Twitter today, fans can claim a...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla's Spooky Seasonal Festival Is Back with New Rewards
Oskoreia returns
Starting today, the Oskoreia Festival returns to Assassin's Creed Valhalla for a limited time. If you're looking for something a bit spooky to play as we creep closer to Halloween, it might be worth checking out. It's hanging around until the 10th November, so you've got plenty of time to see what's happening down in Ravensthorpe...
News Refuel with Gas Station Simulator on PS4, Available Now
There's a sim for everything
If there's a seemingly dull or repetitive job in real life, odds are a video game simulation either exists or will exist. It must be a little-known law of nature. The latest of these is Gas Station Simulator, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. You begin having purchased an abandoned, run-down gas station, and...
Friday21st Oct 2022
News Resident Evil Re:Verse Drops Cel-Shaded Look, Out Next Week on PS4
Maybe it'll be okay
Remember Resident Evil Re:Verse, the multiplayer game that was supposed to launch alongside Resident Evil Village last year? It's finally out next week on PS4 — free to all owners of Village — and this launch trailer makes it actually look sort of okay. That's because the cel-shaded art style has been dropped pretty much...
Thursday20th Oct 2022
And the community is playing a huge part
We shouldn’t forget that Media Molecule makes amazing games. The likes of Tearaway and LittleBigPlanet were award-winners, but Dreams’ post-release discussion has centred squarely on its community. This will please the modest Guildford-based first-party, of course: it has one of the most collaborative...
News Deadpool Is Demanding to Be in Marvel's Midnight Suns, in Typically Meta Fashion
#DeadpoolSuns
Everybody's favourite "merc with a mouth" wants to be in Marvel's Midnight Suns, apparently. The fourth-wall-breaking antihero Deadpool has taken over the game's social media accounts, indicating that could be coming to the turn-based tactical RPG. A series of Tweets promoting the character's many skills (which include both...
Rumour Bungie Is Bringing Marathon Back as a Squad-Based Extraction Shooter
Run for it
Before Bungie hit it big with Halo, it had another sci-fi first-person shooter series called Marathon — which originally released all the way back in 1994, for the Apple Macintosh (how time flies!). Now, almost 30 years later, the developer is apparently planning on bringing Marathon back. This is according to the reliable folks over...
Live Watch the Resident Evil Showcase (October 2022) Right Here
Resident Evil 4! Resident Evil Village DLC! More?
Capcom has enough Resident Evil news to share all at once that it's decided to put on another Resident Evil Showcase, which this time around shall focus on the Resident Evil 4 remake and Resident Evil Village DLC Shadows of Rose. Will there be more besides the two upcoming games, however? We'll have...
News Return to Silent Hill with a New Movie from Cristophe Gans
More reboot than Revelation
We live in an era where video game movies aren’t all instantly awful. Sonic the Hedgehog, for example, has become an enormous Box Office success story – and even Uncharted wasn’t bad. With the Super Mario Movie looking awesome also, this
News Mate! McDonald's Offering Overwatch 2 Epic Tracer Skin, But Only in 'Straya
Ain't she a beaut?
Blizzard has partnered with McDonald's for an Overwatch 2 promotion, and customers can get an exclusive Epic Tracer skin when ordering one of three eligible meals via the McDonald's app. Currently, this promotion is only available in Australia, and there is no indication if or when it might run in other regions. The cosmetic in...
News Final Fantasy 16 Development Now in the 'Home Stretch', on Schedule for Summer 2023
Finally fantasy
Final Fantasy XVI's development cycle has entered its final stages, Square Enix has confirmed. In a couple of newly released statements from producer Naoki Yoshida and director Hiroshi Takai, it's revealed that the team is now fully focused on final optimisations; polishing things up, debugging, and all that kind of stuff. It's...
News Deadpool Takes Over Midnight Suns Twitter Profile, Leaks DLC Superhero
Storm joins the roster after launch
Deadpool really wants to be in Marvel's Midnight Suns, so much so that he's hacked into its official Twitter account and begun scribbling over screenshots and leaking DLC characters. The profile's name is now #DeadpoolSuns and its main description reveals: "DEADPOOL here! I have taken COMPLETE control of this...
News Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Anime Is a 'Standalone Work', No Plans for a Second Season
Sorry, Chooms
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a standalone anime series set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, and it was so well received that it has apparently caused a resurgence of interest in the title, some two years after its
News Dragon Ball: The Breakers Remains Truly Bizarre in New Gameplay Trailer
Points for originality, though
Dragon Ball: The Breakers remains a truly bizarre entry in an admittedly already-odd franchise, and it's available now on PS4. Instead of the usual fighting fare found in previous games like Dragon Ball FighterZ, Breakers is actually an asymmetric multiplayer game in which you play as regular folk, just trying to get...
News Final Fantasy 16's New Trailer Is Probably Dropping Today
It's a-Clive
So, we're supposed to be getting a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI this month — producer Naoki Yoshida teased as much back in September. And now, it looks like said trailer could be dropping today — or at least, in the very near future. A full article based on this yet-to-be-seen video has been (we assume, mistakenly) published...
News The Land of Lost Dreams, a Halloween Treat in Dreams on PS4, Is Available Now
Media Molecule's spooky new event now live
Developer Media Molecule has brought the Halloween spirit to Dreams once again with this year's special event. All Hallows': The Land of Lost Dreams is now available in-game, and it looks like another great excuse to fire up the unique PS4 exclusive. You can get an idea of what to expect in the above...
Wednesday19th Oct 2022
News Red Dead Redemption No Longer Playable on PS5, PS4 in a Troubling Sign of the Times
Git along, little Dogies
Red Dead Redemption was a landmark achievement in game design, one that few studios have managed to replicate in the more than a decade since the cowboy epic was released. But, like the age of the Wild West itself, Red Dead Redemption has become a relic of a bygone era, with the title no longer playable on modern PlayStation...
Thursday20th Oct 2022
News Silent Hill 2 PS5 Remake Announced as a Console Exclusive
Bloober Team leading development
The Silent Hill 2 remake is official, and Bloober Team is the developer leading production. It's a console exclusive for 12 months, launching on PS5 and PC. The announcement trailer features many clips of protagonist James Sunderland and famous enemy Pyramid Head. No release date has been shared. Masahiro Ito and...
Wednesday19th Oct 2022
News The Sims 4 Is Now Free for Everyone on PS4, And EA's Already Teasing the Sequel
Next-gen Sims in-development now
The Sims 4 is free-to-play on PS4 right now. That’s right: the original game, in its entirety, is completely complimentary. You don’t need an active PS Plus subscription to play, and the game will be yours to keep forever. The only caveat is that the download doesn’t include any of the DLC, and there’s...
News PS Store Halloween Sale Provides Cheap Scares on PS5, PS4 Games
Ghostbusters! Inscryption! Visage!
If you're in the mood to play something spooky this Halloween, the PS Store now has the perfect sale for you. Available until midnight on 3rd November 2022, a collection of over 450 PS5, PS4 games have been discounted, most of which have at least a hint of horror in them. Let's cover some of the noteworthy titles...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Campaign Early Access Start Time Has Been Revealed
The clock is ticking
As a special perk (pardon the pun), players who pre-ordered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 digitally will gain access to the game's campaign a whole week before multiplayer servers go live. It's a neat idea and means many more people will likely beat Modern Warfare 2's campaign, free of the fear that the multiplayer meta will...
News Win a PS5 and More by Beating God of War
Sony Rewards offers big sweepstakes
The Sony Rewards program has just unveiled a big new prize draw — and it's all about God of War. With God of War Ragnarok fast approaching, this sweepstakes is yet more incentive to play the last entry before the sequel releases. To enter, you need to be signed up to Sony Rewards, and you then need to beat...
News F1 22 Is Free to Play During US Grand Prix Weekend on PS5, PS4
Daniel Ricciardo has some pointers
If you're a Formula 1-loving gamer, odds are you probably already own F1 22, the latest iteration of Codemasters' sim racer. However, for those still curious to give the game a try, it will soon be free to play for a few days. From tomorrow, 20th October, through to 24th October, the game will enter a free trial...
News Silent Hill: Ascension Spotted in YouTube Video Data
Silent Hill 2 as well
Today's the big day for Silent Hill fans, as two and a half years of rumours and speculation finally come to an end with a livestreamed Konami event detailing the future of the series. The YouTube video hosting the reveals has been uploaded, and
Thursday20th Oct 2022
News Silent Hill F Revealed by Konami, But Who Knows What It Is
Story from Ryukishi07
A third Silent Hill game was announced during this evening's Silent Hill livestream, currently named Silent Hill F. Just like Silent Hill: Townfall, the reveal is very vague and lacks any platforms or a targetted release window. Instead, we have the trailer embedded above to watch. Interestingly, the story is being written by...
News Silent Hill: Townfall Is a New Game from Stories Untold, Observation Dev
Short trailer revealed
In the months leading up to today's Silent Hill livestream, it was reported Konami was allowing other developers come up with their own takes on its survival horror series. Silent Hill: Townfall is one of them, a new title from Stories Untold and Observation team No Code. Annapurna Interactive will publish the game along with...
Wednesday19th Oct 2022
News Gotham Knights Gameplay Overview Brings the Hype Ahead of Launch
Decisions, decisions
The release of Gotham Knights is almost upon us, and while a lot has been written about the game's technical performance in recent days, the gameplay that is the core experience continues to look pretty awesome. Today we learned more about the title as a whole in a new overview trailer. The heart of Gotham Knights is its...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Popularity Still Soaring a Month After Edgerunners Anime and Update
City of dreams
Cyberpunk 2077 has been enjoying a significant revival since the release of the Edgerunners anime, and the large game update that tied into it. But that all happened back in September, so why are we still writing about it? Well, as it turns out, the open world RPG is still feeling the effects of a soaring player count, as the title...
Thursday20th Oct 2022
News Silent Hill Ascension Is a Head Scratching Mix of Livestreaming and Video Games
Don't ask us
Konami completely cocked up today’s Silent Hill Transmission, publishing the video prior to its intended time – and not even premiering it properly. Nevertheless, we got a lot of announcements during the livestream, with one of the most curious being Silent Hill Ascension. It’s unclear, exactly, what this is – although it’s...
Wednesday19th Oct 2022
News No Plans for A Plague Tale: Requiem Sequel, But 'The Door Is Never Closed' Says Director
Never say never
A Plague Tale: Requiem is out in the wild, and while the fact that the PS5 title caps out at just 30fps seems to have ruffled some feathers, we thought the game itself was great, nonetheless. It remains to be seen how successful the follow-up to 2019's A Plague Tale: Innocence will ultimately end up being, but at least for right now,...
News Devil May Cry 5 Surpasses 6 Million Units Sold
Smokin' Sexy Sales
Capcom has announced Devil May Cry 5, the latest entry in its popular series, has reached a new sales milestone. The excellent action game has now sold more than six million units, which is above and beyond any other entry in the franchise. This means the game has sold roughly a million copies in six months. Back in April of...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.25 Includes Four More Cars, Out on PS5, PS4 Soon
GT7 visits Whitby, UK
As teased over the weekend, a new Gran Turismo 7 update is on its way to PS5, PS4 that adds four more cars to earn. It goes live as patch 1.25 roughly 16 hours after the publication of this article (11pm PDT / 7am BST), and also contains new Scapes set in Japan and Whitby, UK. Check out the trailer above to see the cars hit the...
Live Watch the Silent Hill Livestream Right Here
Our restless dreams have come true
Two and a half years of rumours and speculation later, Konami is finally prepared to lift the lid on what it has planned for the future of its Silent Hill series. The Silent Hill Transmission is set to contain many new game announcements, some of which have been previously reported on but others not. The publisher...
News PC Versions of Future Naughty Dog Games Always a Possibility
PS5 its "primary platform", though
The Uncharted series makes its debut on PC today with the port of the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, but it sounds like the remastered collection is only the beginning for Naughty Dog titles on the personal computer. While the PS5 remains the studio's "primary platform", it will now always consider a PC...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Producer Reflects on One Piece Inspiration, 'Ichiban Is Basically Luffy'
We can totally see it
Yakuza: Like a Dragon introduced the world to lovable lout Ichiban Kasuga, a petty criminal with a heart of gold. But did you know that part of the inspiration for Ichi's portrayal comes from the manga mega-hit One Piece, and specifically, the characterisation of protagonist Monkey D. Luffy himself? It's true, and this tasty...
News Women's Champions League Added to FIFA 23 Next Year
From the knockout stages onwards
EA Sports has announced it'll be adding the Women's Champions League to FIFA 23 as a new tournament to partake in early next year. This is part of a multi-year partnership, which carries over into
News Big Disney Dreamlight Valley Update Adds The Lion King's Scar for Free
Out now on PS5, PS4
Gameloft has today updated Disney Dreamlight Valley with its first big expansion following the Early Access launch on PS5, PS4 in early September. Free for anyone who has bought the game, a new area themed around Scar from The Lion King is available now. You'll be teleported to the Sunlit Plateau, where The Pillar of Nurturing...
Tuesday18th Oct 2022
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2022 Are Available Now on PS5, PS4
Time to play Dragon Quest, probably
If you're subscribed to either PS Plus Extra or Premium, you're in for a treat this month. Sony unveiled a total of more than 20 games coming to the upper tiers of its service, and today's the day they become available to download. Yes, th
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Caps Out at Just 30fps on PS5, 40fps on 120hz TVs
Feel the power of PlayStation
Well, we were onto a good thing for a moment there, weren't we? Following the news that Gotham Knights, despite scrapping the PS4 version of the game would run at just 30fps on PS5, we learn that will also be the case for Asobo Studios' latest, A Plague Tale: Requiem. We noted this in
News DualSense Edge PS5 Controller Is Coming Soon, and It's Pricey
Pre-orders begin soon
The DualSense Edge is PlayStation's very own official pro controller, and fans have been eagerly awaiting more details. The release date and, perhaps most importantly, the price, have been missing pieces of the puzzle, but Sony has today shed more light on the souped-up pad. The controller is scheduled for global release on...
Poll Will You Buy the DualSense Edge PS5 Controller, Now We Have a Price?
A PlayStation premium
Back in August, just after Sony officially announced the DualSense Edge, we held a poll here on the site, asking you lot how much you'd actually pay for the upcoming 'pro' PS5 controller. Almost 3000 of you cast a vote, and broadly speaking, the results showed that most people wouldn't be willing to spend all that much on...
Wednesday19th Oct 2022
News Sony Raises Eyebrows by Officially Hosting This Week's Resident Evil Showcase
Additional interest for PS5, PS4 owners
Fans may have been hoping for a different kind of showcase from PlayStation of late, but the platform holder has raised eyebrows by officially co-streaming the upcoming Resident Evil Showcase. It means that, in addition to debuting on Capcom’s channels, it’ll be simultaneously broadcast on Sony’s as...
News At Least The Callisto Protocol Will Be 60fps
Won't be delayed either
Frame rates are all anyone wants to talk about at the moment, so you'll likely be pleased to learn The Callisto Protocol won't be joining A Plague Tale: Requiem and Gotham Knights in being locked to 30 frames-per-second. The upcoming survival horror game will ship with a performance mode running at 60fps, Striking Distance...
Tuesday18th Oct 2022
News Bet Against Rivals, Outrun the Cops in Need for Speed Unbound PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Risk and reward
Our latest look at Need for Speed Unbound is here, and it gives us a glimpse at what races will be like in this stylish racer. As you would expect, the game is primarily about illegal street races, so the police will be on patrol and out to get you. This includes during events, so you'll have to watch your tail even if you're in the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 'Making Good Progress', Still on Track for 2023
Insomniac Games reassures fans
In all the enthusiast chatter about a potential PlayStation showcase to close out the year, the game being brought up the most is, understandably, Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Announced as part of last year's main event from Sony, the big sequel to Insomniac Games' superhero romp is pencilled in for a 2023 release. Nothing's...
Review Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Collection (PC) - Treasure Hunting Never Looked So Good
Nathan Drake ventures to a brand new platform
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection has washed ashore on the beaches of a new platform — one that allows us to dial the technical aspects of series' most recent instalments up to 11. But with the PS5 receiving its own remastered collection just earlier this year, is this PC port another big step,...
News Modder Manages to Get Kojima's Legendary Horror Game P.T. Running on Unmodified PS5
But you likely won't be able to replicate the feat
Prolific modder, data miner and streamer Lance McDonald has managed to do what many thought to be impossible, or at the very least, improbable: Get legendary horror experience P.T. running on PS5. The method by which the feat was accomplished is likely out of reach of us simple gamers, and it's...
News Gilgamesh Is Unleashed in Stranger of Paradise's Wanderer of the Rift DLC
Not all those who wander are lost
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has an expansion coming, it's called Wanderer of the Rift, and it looks like it's going to be as bizarre as the base game. It's due on 26th October, and we got a new trailer showing off the new content coming to the game. Wanderer of the Rift primarily concerns Gilgamesh,...
News Sasha Grey to Voice Radio DJ in Upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Expansion, Phantom Liberty
Coming at you from the mean streets of Night City
Twitch streamer, actress, model, musician, and former adult film star Sasha Grey is joining the gritty world of Cyberpunk 2077 in the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion. She will portray Ash, a radio DJ on one of the in-game radio stations, 89.7 Growl FM. Grey confirmed the news on
News God of War Ragnarok Dev Diary Delves into Deepening the Narrative
Story time
Sony has released the first episode in what seems to be a mini series of dev diaries about God of War Ragnarok. This 10-minute video features the game's writing team as they explore the narrative details in the first game, and about building that out for the fast-approaching sequel. There are story spoilers for God of War 2018, so go...
News Elden Ring Is Getting Jazzy for One Night Only in December Concert
Livestream available, but only in the US
Elden Ring is many things, an incredible action RPG, FromSoftware's magnum opus, and a source of frustration for those unused to its particular morays. It also has a killer soundtrack, one that is getting the jazz treatment in a special concert in December... but only in the US, tragically. Entitled Elden...
News Become a Wolf-Like Beast in Fortnite's Halloween Event on PS5, PS4
We're lycan this
As we trundle towards Halloween, Fortnitemares returns to Fortnite once again. The evergreen free-to-play shooter is getting a suitably spooky event, and this time, it's all about becoming a wolf-like monster. By stepping onto a special altar and performing an emote, you can turn into a wolf and obtain the Howler Claws. These...
Monday17th Oct 2022
Mini Review Persona 5 Royal (PS5) - Still One of the Best JRPGs Ever Made, Despite PS4 Disrespect
Persona 5 Royalties
Let's get right into it: Persona 5 would not be the success story that it is without the PS4. And with that in mind, the complete lack of an upgrade path for existing PS4 players is a slap in the face. It doesn't matter if you've already paid full price for Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal on Sony's last-gen system — SEGA and...
Review A Plague Tale: Requiem (PS5) - Asobo Studio Levels Up in Fantastic Narrative Treat
Pest control
A Plague Tale: Requiem is an excellent example of what a sequel should be: similar to its predecessor, but bigger and better in virtually every single way. Asobo Studio was so close to something quite special with 2019's A Plague Tale: Innocence, and its PS5 sequel turns that potential into reality. For fans of narrative-focused titles,...
But it's bull
An outlandish rumour picked up by several “reputable” websites claims that Sony has delayed its next PS Showcase due to the Competition and Markets Authority’s ongoing investigation into Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Given the scale and speed at which this story is circulating, it’s important to pump the...
Tuesday18th Oct 2022
News The Outer Worlds Is Totally Coming to PS5, Even if Its Sequel Won't
Silver linings
Are you a fan of Obsidian Entertainment’s The Outer Worlds at all? No problem, because as previously reported, a native PS5 edition of the role-playing release has been rated. And if you were still sceptical of the updated re-release, subtitled Spacer’s Choice Edition, here’s its freakin’ box art to prove it: Obviously, the...
Monday17th Oct 2022
News Resident Evil Village's Huge Expansion Adds Just 7 New Trophies
Gong but not forgotten
Resident Evil Village’s anticipated Winters’ Expansion launches later this month, in time for Halloween. But while it’s packing a substantial selection of content – including a full-blown third-person mode, an entirely new campaign starring Ethan’s daughter Rose, and a handful of new Mercenaries missions – it’ll...
News Trails, Ys Announcements and More Coming This Week
NISA's having a week of Falcom
NIS America, the publisher that brings Falcom's Trails and Ys games West, has announced that this week will play host to "announcements, activities, sweepstakes, and more" from the Japanese developer. It kicked things off earlier today by confirming a release date for Trails to Azure, and revealing that Ys IX: Monstrum...
Tuesday18th Oct 2022
News Resident Evil 4's PS5, PS4 Remake Headlines RE Showcase Just One Day After Silent Hill Stream
Spooky season is well underway
Horror fans be feastin’! This week will see the long-awaited return of Silent Hill, when Konami hosts a livestream dedicated to the future of the iconic franchise. Then, a whisker over 24 hours later, Capcom will follow-up with the latest instalment of its Resident Evil Showcase series, revealing more information...
News PS Stars Integration Rolls Out on Sony's Web Store
Just your Level and Points for now
Sony’s new loyalty scheme PS Stars, which is still in its early stages, is beginning to proliferate outside of the PS App. While the integration is extremely limited, just showing your current Level and Points, if you click your avatar on the browser-based PS Store, you’ll see all of your latest PS Stars...
Monday17th Oct 2022
News Dress for the Post-Post-Apocalypse with ASOS' Horizon Forbidden West Apparel
New official clothing range launches
Fashion retailer ASOS has partnered with Guerrilla Games to produce a brand new, official line of clothing based on Horizon Forbidden West. Not something we were expecting, but stranger things have happened, we suppose. Announced on the PlayStation Blog this morning, the unisex collection features a handful of...
News Shoji Meguro's Kickstarter JRPG Guns Undarkness Is Officially Coming to Console
Looks good, sounds better
Shoji Meguro, the composer perhaps best known for his incredible work on the Persona franchise, is making a game of his own. It's called Guns Undarkness, it's being funded via Kickstarter, and has exceeded the stretch goal required to lock in a console release. No word on precisely where or when, but Meguro himself...
News Elden Ring's Latest Patch Suggests DLC Maps and Even Ray Tracing Could Be Incoming
The stars are the limit
Last week, we brought you word that Elden Ring had received a massive update in the form of Patch 1.07, which, amongst other things, buffed magic, rebalanced PVP damage, and introduced a swathe of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes. It looks like it may have also set the stage for additional maps to come to the game,...
News Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Adventures to PS5 with All DLC in 2023
Nox bad
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is getting a PS5 port in spring 2023, publisher NIS America has announced. The slick action RPG originally released for PS4 in February 2021, and, for the record, plays at a smooth 60 frames-per-second on PS5 — but this native version will sport all of the game's cosmetic DLC. The official press release doesn't mention...
News Destiny 2 Will Ditch Destination Materials in Bid to Simplify In-Game Economy
Time for some spring cleaning
Destiny 2 is doing away with some of its more esoteric crafting materials when Season 19 of the game launches, so say goodbye to those massive reserves of Dusklight Shards, Helium Filaments and Microphasic Datalattices that you have been saving for a rainy day. These items, and others of their ilk, could be found out...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Dev Warns Players as Spoilers Begin to Circulate Online
Rats!
It's a tale as old as time; physical copies of a game are shipped early, and unscrupulous players begin uploading large segments of gameplay, which are then clipped out and circulated online. Such is the case with A Plague Tale: Requiem, with developer Asobo warning fans to be careful if they want to go into the experience fresh as a daisy...
News New Need for Speed Unbound Gameplay Video Drifts into View Tomorrow
Smoke and mirrors
Need for Speed Unbound's close-cut announcement may actually be to its benefit. With the game out in a matter of weeks, it's got a lot of ground to cover between now and 2nd December, and the drip-feed of info is keeping it in the news cycle. Case in point: we're getting another new gameplay video tomorrow: This comes exactly a...
News Trails to Azure Arrests March 2023 Release Date on PS4
The SSS returns
Trails to Azure, the direct sequel to Trails from Zero, will release in the West for the first time ever next year. The Japanese RPG, which many fans claim is one of the best entries in Falcom's long-standing series, launches on the 14th March in North America, and the 17th March in Europe. Again, Azure follows on from the events of...
News Overwatch 2 Racks Up More Than 25 Million Players in Its First 10 Days
Heroes never die
Overwatch 2 has been plagued with issues ever since it launched, facing DDoS attacks, controversial phone number requirements, having to pull several heroes due to bugs, and the removal of
News Nico Minoru Doubles Down on Random Elements in Marvel's Midnight Suns
Another hero highlighted
One thing that's nice about Marvel's Midnight Suns is it isn't relying solely on the most established superheroes in its catalogue. The likes of Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Captain America are in the mix, for sure, but we're somewhat more interested in the lesser known characters. One such example is Nico, who's the focus of...
News As Energy Prices Soar, Consider an Alternative to Video Streaming on PS5, PS4
Fortune favours the bold
While the PS5 is an excellent all-round entertainment box, it may not be your best bet for streaming apps like Netflix and the recently re-released Disney +. This is because the power draw when using your new-gen system is significantly higher than a dedicated device, like a Chromecast or Apple TV. And with many of us...
News New Silent Hill to Be Officially Revealed in 19th October Livestream
In your restless dreams, do you see that town?
Well, then. We’ve all waited patiently, but it’s finally happening: Konami has confirmed an official Silent Hill broadcast for 19th October, 2022. The event – which will begin at 2PM PDT/10PM BST – promises “the latest updates on the […] series”. While many of you will jest about the...
Sunday16th Oct 2022
News Four Cars Coming in Gran Turismo 7's Next Free PS5, PS4 Update
Road killin' it
It’s that time yet again for series creator Kazunori Yamauchi to post his iconic silhouette image on Twitter, in preparation for the next major Gran Turismo 7 update. Due out next week, the free content drop will include four additional cars, but as always there may be other extras included in the patch. It’s actually only been...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium PS5, PS4 Games in October 2022?
Plus or minus?
A whopping 23 new games are being added to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this month, and it's fair to say that subscribers are getting a lot of value for their money — at least on Extra. Every Dragon Quest title on PS4 is being added to the service, boasting hundreds of hours of potential gameplay —
Saturday15th Oct 2022
News Despite Scrapping PS4, Gotham Knights Is Just 30fps on PS5
Batted down
Many have criticised the extended period of cross-gen releases we’ve seen on PS5, but slowly we’re beginning to see more new-gen exclusive titles. Gotham Knights is one such game: originally scheduled to release on PS4 as well, developer Warner Bros Montreal ultimately scrapped the last-gen version in order to realise its vision...
News PSVR2 Manuals Are Being Printed Prior to Launch, Sony Massively Cuts Weight
Headset sheds 70 grams from devkit
PSVR2’s official instruction manuals are being printed ahead of the product’s launch next year. The images of the paperwork, shared on Twitter, include a 2023 copyright notice and some minor details on the specifications. As spotted by virtual reality fanatic Brad Lynch, it looks like Sony has brought down the...
Random Forget Need for Speed Unbound, This GT7 Livery Goes Full Auto Modellista
Designer replicates original Ridge Racer livery as well
Auto Modellista wasn’t a great PS2 racing game, but the Capcom outing has gone down in history for its eye-catching cel-shaded artstyle. Many were hoping that Need for Speed Unbound, rumoured to adopt an “anime style” prior to its reveal, would be that title – but it’s opting for...
Sunday16th Oct 2022
Reaction PS Stars Is Overdue Yet Appreciated, But There's Lots of Room to Improve
Star studded
The console landscape is changing. While the PS5 – despite all of its pandemic-induced inventory issues – remains one of the fast-selling formats of all time, the so-called “network effect” that determined previous generations is eroding. With crossplay surging in popularity across many of t
Saturday15th Oct 2022
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 20
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 20 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Random Did You Spot the Secret Details on PS5's Camo Collection?
Shaping up
Sony has released a new gray camouflage collection for PS5, which includes a DualSense controller and PS5 cover plates. But did you know, hidden deep within the design, is an extra secret touch? If you look extremely closely at the pale parts of the camouflage, you’ll spot hundreds of tiny little PlayStation symbols, adding a little...
Video What Is Ragnarok in God of War on PS5, PS4?
Get ready for the end times, with our explainer
God of War Ragnarok is steadily approaching, and we here at Push Square are extremely excited to see how the Norse-fuelled adventures of Kratos and Atreus come to a conclusion. With the titular Ragnarok event hanging over us, we can’t help but speculate on what exactly the Gods have in store, as we...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 448
Tee time
We're at the business end of the release season, although strangely it still feels like this is the calm before the storm. There weren't many massive new launches this week, so you're probably tackling something from your backlog. As always, let us know below. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be teeing off with PGA Tour 2K23, a title I'm...
Friday14th Oct 2022
Guide God of War Ragnarok FAQ: All Your Questions Answered
Everything you need to know about God of War Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok is set to close out Sony's first-party slate for 2022, and it should do so with a bang. This sequel to the brilliant God of War (2018) is almost here, continuing the epic adventures of Kratos and his son Atreus through the harsh world of Norse mythology. In this God of War...
News Persona Fans on PlayStation Get Sold Short Again as Xbox Deal Reveals Native Ports
This time it's Persona-l
Atlus and SEGA are clearly in bed with Xbox for the upcoming Persona ports — and we've known that for a while. Not only are the new versions of Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable coming to Game Pass — while PlayStation users have to pay with no upgrade path — Microsoft even managed to place...
News Dead Space's Jaw-Dropping PS5 Remake Adds Extra Exploration
Ishimura expands in new-gen transition
EA’s upcoming remake of Dead Space won’t be identical, like the recent The Last of Us: Part I. With its return to the Ishimura, developer Motive has taken the opportunity to revise certain aspects. The most obvious of these is the fact that protagonist Isaac Clarke now talks, although there are other subtle...
News Console Players Will Need to Learn How to Shoot as Overwatch 2 Disables Aim Assist in Crossplay
Back to basics
Blizzard has been through the wringer since Overwatch 2 launched last week, which is a shame because it's pretty darn fun when everything is working as intended. Still, it looks like they aren't out of the woods yet, as console players have begun to take umbrage with aim assist being disabled during crossplay with their PC...
News The First Descendant's Story Trailer Sets the Stage for a Sci-Fi Epic
Eyes up, Descendant
Today we were blessed with a new cinematic trailer for The First Descendant, that excellent-looking free-to-play looter shooter that appears to be gunning for the Destiny crown. It's esoteric, concerned with larger-than-life forces, and set in a sci-fi universe on the brink of war. So very Destiny, indeed! After inheriting...
News 4X Strategy Game HUMANKIND Delayed Indefinitely on PS5, PS4
Your time will come
The console iterations of the grand strategy game HUMANKIND have been delayed indefinitely, with the developers running into "some unique challenges" that have caused the title to be delayed "until further notice". HUMANKIND was initially set for release on both PS5 and PS4 next month, on 4th November, so this delay does come as...
News Lindsey Stirling's Performance Is Suitably Epic in A Plague Tale: Requiem Music Video
The stage is set
Famed violinist and master maestro Lindsey Stirling has lent her talents to an official A Plague Tale: Requiem music video, and the results are fantastic. Her particular style lends itself well to the game's 14th-century setting and its central theme, initially composed by Olivier Derivière. Stirling has gained well-deserved...
News Gotham Knights Gets 4-Player Co-Op Mode Heroic Assault a Month After Launch
Separate from the main game
Gotham Knights is currently brooding on the edge of its 21st October release date, and the superhero action game will let you play solo or with one other player. However, with a main cast of four heroes — Batgirl, Nightwing, Robin, and Red Hood — some fans have been holding out for a way to team up as a foursome...
Mini Review LEGO Bricktales (PS5) - Solid Puzzler Taps into the Creativity of LEGO
If you build it, they will come
LEGO Bricktales is the latest attempt by LEGO to diversify its gaming portfolio beyond the formula popularised by TT Games. While some of these attempts have been worse than others, LEGO Bricktales is the latest in a line of successes. This is a puzzle game about a young minifig on their way to visit their...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Wants Your Music for Its New Community-Made Radio Station
You can send in your tracks now
Want your music featured in Cyberpunk 2077's upcoming expansion, Phantom Liberty? Well, you might be in luck. CD Projekt Red has revealed that the DLC — set to release in 2023 — will feature a brand new radio station called Growl FM. The station will feature 12 to 15 tracks created by the community, and anyone can...
News Acclaimed Indie Game Norco Delayed Indefinitely on PS5, PS4
Unforeseen issues
It looks like we'll have a slightly longer wait before we can play the indie hit, Norco. Publisher Raw Fury has just announced the point n' click adventure game's release on consoles has been delayed. The reason for this is "unforeseen issues", as stated in the below tweet: No new date has been given as yet, though hopefully it...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Puts Nathan Drake, Chloe Frazer in Uncharted Territory
New costumes announced
In case you didn't know, developer Sumo Digital has been keeping its delightful platformer, Sackboy: A Big Adventure going with dozens of free DLC costumes. While some are themed around seasons or holidays, others are pulled straight from other PlayStation first-party titles, and the tradition continues to this day. In fact, a...
Random Jazz Up Your Wardrobe with Selene's Jacket from Returnal
Atropos is real
Returnal isn’t the first game we’d turn to when creating cool PlayStation merch, but nerd fashion label Insert Coin has done an outstanding job with its upcoming Selene windbreaker. Inspired by the protagonist from Housemarque’s award-winning roguelike, this chic white and yellow waterproof is packed with neat references from...
News Gehrman Joins the Hunt in Excellent PSX-Style Fan Project Bloodborne Kart
I am... Gehrman, friend to you hunters
Remember that awesome PSX-style Bloodborne demake? Well, work continues on its spiritual successor, the slam-dunk concept that is Bloodborne Kart. Today we bring you a sneak peek at Gherman, the First Hunter himself, raising hell on the track, and it's a sight to behold. Developer Lilith Walter has shared the...
News Sonic Frontiers Prologue Comic and Animation Will Set Up the Game's Story
Coming soon
SEGA is prepping for the imminent release of Sonic Frontiers, the latest 3D Sonic game that takes the hedgehog to an "open zone" environment for the first time. How does he end up in this bizarre new landscape? Well, it seems the publisher will enlighten fans with a couple of prequel stories. It's announced both a two-part comic book...
News OlliOlli World DLC Finding the Flowzone Goes Sky-High on PS5, PS4
Second expansion on the way
OlliOlli World has enjoyed some pretty nice post-launch support, with the meaty DLC pack Void Riders arriving earlier in the year. Developer Roll7 has just announced the next expansion, named Finding the Flowzone, and it looks like another great excuse to hop back in. Launching on 2nd November, Finding the Flowzone...
Thursday13th Oct 2022
News Sony Cocks Up PS Plus Reveal, Swaps Two PS3 Games for PS4
Ooops, they did it again
As has become a monthly tradition, Sony mucked up the PS Plus reveal for October 2022. Many had questioned why PS Plus Premium additions Limbo and Ultra Street Fighter IV were only being offered with cloud streaming on the PS3, when there are perfectly competent
Random Filmmaker John Carpenter Has Been Struggling to Get Through The Last of Us 2
"I couldn't get the generator started"
You many not be aware, but legendary filmmaker and composer John Carpenter is a big fan of video games. As highlighted in a recent interview with AV Club, he's been spending his spare time playing all kinds of titles, like Fallout 76, Horizon Forbidden West, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. One game,...
News Shocking: Sony Doesn't Want Game Pass on PlayStation, Microsoft Has a Pop at PS Plus
Sony is denying gamers a "choice"
We all know that Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service tends to be great value, blah blah blah, but Sony does not want it on PlayStation. This truly shocking revelation has been hammered home through a statement that Microsoft made to UK competition regulator CMA, in which the tech juggernaut says Sony "has...
News Official God of War Ragnarok PS5 Bundle Announced
God of more
It may be a cross-gen title coming to both PS5 and PS4, but Sony is clearly banking on God of War Ragnarok selling some current-gen hardware. A new bundle has just been announced, which packs the upcoming, highly anticipated adventure in with a standard PS5. The bundle will launch on the same day as the game — that's the 9th November...
Friday14th Oct 2022
News Remember, PS Plus Premium Members Can Stream to Complete PS Stars Campaigns
Save time, and bandwidth
Now that PS Stars is available worldwide, you’ll probably want to refer to our PS Stars guide to complete all the current Campaigns. And one suggestion we have if you’re a
Thursday13th Oct 2022
Reminder PS5, PS4 Loyalty Scheme PS Stars Is Available Now in Europe
Oh my god, it's full of stars
We’ve had to wait an additional week, but loyalty scheme PS Stars is now available in Europe. The loyalty scheme rolled out to Australia and New Zealand yesterday, and now, European countries like the UK also have access to PlayStation's rewards programme. For the time being, the service will only be available within...
Friday14th Oct 2022
News PS Studios Malaysia Working on Top Secret PS5 Games
As support studio's influence grows
Sony’s freshly minted support team, PS Studios Malaysia, which recently moved into a swanky new office space in Kuala Lumpur is working on some top secret PS5 projects. The group – currently 77 employees strong and growing – has assisted production on first-party titles like MLB The Show 22 and The Last of...
Thursday13th Oct 2022
News Elden Ring Update 1.07 Buffs Magic and Abilities, Rebalances PvP Damage, More
Time for a sorcery build
A large new patch for Elden Ring has just been released, and it brings with it some big changes. If you're running a magic build in particular, you'll benefit from installing this new update, which is out now on PS5 and PS4. Update 1.07's main feature is the addition of separate damage scaling for PvP encounters. In other...
News You Can Now Transfer Your Cyberpunk 2077 Stadia Save to a Proper Platform
One that won't be shut down, perhaps
Surprising no one, Google recently announced plans to shut down Stadia, its ambitious but underwhelming cloud gaming service. While it's a shame things didn't work out, the main concern users have had in the meantime is what will happen to their purchased games and save data. Fortunately, some developers are...
Friday14th Oct 2022
News Don't Panic, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Won't Require a Phone Number on PS5, PS4
Another bullet dodged
There was concern earlier in the week when it seemed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 would require a phone number in order to be playable on PS5 and PS4. However, further small print published by developer Infinity Ward reveals this will only be mandated on PC platforms; if you’re playing on PlayStation, then you should be...
Thursday13th Oct 2022
News Ridge Racer 2 on PS Plus Premium Mistakenly Mentioned Multiple Times
Update: Out Now!
Update #3: It's finally happened, Ridge Racer 2 became available on 20th Dec 2022 via the PlayStation Plus service, assuming you are a PS Plus Premium subscriber. The game looks fantastic, head on over and check it out. Update #2: This whole thing is a bit of a mess, isn't it? It turns out PS Access wasn't the only place to...
News Action RPG Samurai Maiden Goes Full Anime, Busting Out the Body Pillows on PS5, PS4
As we all do, from time-to-time
Samurai Maiden is an upcoming action RPG which knows exactly where it's coming from, leaning into the anime aesthetic in a new trailer. High school girls and demonic swordsmen will collide when this upbeat brawler launches on 8th December. The gameplay in this "Girls Sword-fighting Action" game does, however, look...
News Guilty Gear Strive's Completely Free Crossplay Beta Out Now on PS5, PS4
Open to everyone
The crossplay open beta for Guilty Gear Strive is available to download right now on PS5 and PS4. You might have to do some digging through the game's PlayStation Store page to find it, but once you do, it's a mere 13.2GB download. As the headline of this article alludes, this beta is totally free for everyone to try — you don't...
News FIFA 23's World Cup Modes Leaked, Will Feature 48 Playable Teams
Update's out soon
The promised World Cup modes for FIFA 23 have been leaked ahead of schedule. The official tie-in, which will let players run through the upcoming real-life tournament, popped up early on PS5. But before it was pulled, people managed to take plenty of screenshots, which are now doing the rounds on social media. Four modes will be...
News PS5 Is the Fourth Fastest Selling Console Ever in the UK, Despite Stock Issues
Tops 2 million units
The PS5 has now topped 2 million sales in the UK, in just under two years of being on the market. This makes it the fourth fastest selling console of all time in the region, topped only by the PS3, PS4, and Nintendo Wii, with the latter holding the crown. As is always the case with PS5 sales data, you can't help but wonder how...
News Signalis Looks Like a Long Lost PS1 Survival Horror for PS4
Sending out smoke Signalis
Signalis, announced earlier in the year and due out on 27th October, will continue the survival horror renaissance on PS4. The twist this time, however, is that this looks like a long-lost PS1 classic. We suppose, after years of 8-bit and 16-bit indie games, it was only natural developers would turn to the 32-bit era –...
News Move Over, Edgerunners! Cyberpunk 2077 is Getting An Official Tie-In Novel
All the coolest kids are reading nowadays
CD Projekt Red has always leaned into the edginess and bleeding-cool aesthetic of CyberPunk 2077, something that the recently released (and really good) Edgerunners anime on Netflix embraced with open arms. Well, now the developer has announced that an official tie-in novel is coming, which might be the...
PSA Chicory: A Colorful Tale's PS5 Version Now Available on PS Plus Extra
Was PS4 only before
One of the PS Plus Extra games for the month of September was beloved indie title Chicory: A Colorful Tale. While it was great to see the cute adventure game join the service, it was a little unfortunate to see only the PS4 version was included. Thankfully, the PS5 version is now available on Extra. We noticed this a couple of...
News Pixelated Adventure Game Unusual Findings is Channeling Stranger Things in a Big Way
The adventure of a lifetime
Unusual Findings is an adventure game infused with '80s nostalgia (complete with synth-wave soundtrack), and might just have what it takes to fill the Hopper-shaped hole in our hearts, at least until the next season of Stranger Things drops, and is available now on PS4. Unusual Findings tells the relatable, Spielbergian...
News Sonic Frontiers Combat, Skill Tree Explained in Overview Trailer
Sonic the fighter
While the majority of Sonic's traversal abilities are intact in Sonic Frontiers, the open zone game equips him with an all-new suite of combat manoeuvres. With a bigger emphasis on fighting dangerous enemies, SEGA has released a new video that goes over some of his extra moves you'll unlock in the skill tree. It's mostly...
News PlayStation Japan Returns with Another Musical Montage of PS5, PS4 Games
One Room Playground
The official PlayStation Japan channel is at it again, producing yet another montage trailer stuffed with upcoming PS5 and PS4 games. This time accompanied by a laid back J-pop tune and a mix of live action and animation, there are numerous exciting titles highlighted here. The video goes over games such as Final Fantasy XVI,...
News Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Crawls onto PC in November
Release date confirmed
Earlier this year, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered made the leap to PC. Announced at the same time was a port of the sort-of sequel, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, though it didn't receive a release date. Now, thanks to its listing on Steam (and now confirmed by S
News Give Crypto a Try with Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed Demo on PS5
Live now
THQ Nordic has just announced a demo for Destroy All Humans 2 Reprobed, the modern remake of the cult hit PS2 title. Live right now on PS Store, you can download the demo and take the game for a spin before you buy. If you're unaware of this series, you play as a small alien named Crypto, who invades planet Earth in the swinging 60s. It's...
News FIFA 23 Racks Up More Than 10 Million Players in First Week, Biggest in Franchise History
Go big or go home
FIFA 23 is off to a roaring start, racking up more than 10 million players in its first week alone, 10.3 if you want to be exact. For comparison, FIFA 22 managed a very respectable 9.1 million players in its first ten days on the market, numbers that any game would kill to have. The increase may be attributed to the fact that FIFA...
News Explore the Land of Lost Dreams in Media Molecule's Latest Halloween Event
Dreams turns spooky once again
Arguably one of the best things about Dreams is its evolving calendar of in-game events, and Halloween tends to be particularly good. All Hallows': The Land of Lost Dreams is this year's spooky excursion, and it looks typically great in the above trailer. Accessible in-game starting from 20th October, the event...
News Stripe Takes His Revenge in Latest MultiVersus Gameplay Trailer
Time to finish this
Yesterday we brought you news of MultiVersus' latest big update and the reveal of that terror of our childhood years, Stripe, the primary antagonist of the first Gremlins movie. Today, we got a new trailer, showing off the diminutive demon in action. Stripe uses various implements of bodily harm to deal damage and fulfil his...
Guide PS Stars: How to Solve the Hit Play/1994 Campaign
All solutions for Hit Play/1994
Looking for how to solve the Hit Play/1994 Campaign in PS Stars? This campaign requires you to play six different games based on clues inspired by classic songs, in return for a Sony Chord Machine Digital Collectible. On this page, as part of our
Guide PS Stars: How to Get Points
Maximise your Points potential
Looking for how to get Points in PS Stars? Points are the primary currency in Sony's loyalty scheme, and can be exchanged to earn Rewards, including Digital Collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit. On this page, as part of our P
Wednesday12th Oct 2022
News Trio of PS Plus Assassin's Creed Games Won't Be Playable on PS5
Slaughtered
Three of the Assassin’s Creed games being added to PS Plus as part of this month’s PS Plus Extra update will not be playable on PS5. Sony clarified in its
Thursday13th Oct 2022
News PS Plus Premium's Logic Doesn't Even Make Sense to Sony
We give up
PS Plus Premium is a mess – it’s not exactly breaking news. While conceptually sound – a higher level tier for true PlayStation enthusiasts – the execution is awful, and it’s actually detracting from the otherwise excellent PS Plus Extra. While there are no new PS1, PS2, or PSP games being added in October 2022 yet again, we...
Wednesday12th Oct 2022
News PS5 Firmware Update Makes Massive User Interface Improvements
Quality of life
Sony continues to refine and iterate on the PS5’s user interface, which was a little undercooked at launch but is gradually making great strides. One area it continues to champion and tweak are the Activity Cards, a feature designed to improve the speed at which you can access in-game activities. When used correctly, you’re able...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Right Now
What does version 22.02-06.02.00 do?
Slow down, Sony! It's only been a week since the previous PS5 firmware update, and now we're back again with yet another. Yes, today marks the release of the latest system software update, which is available to download and install now. Weighing in at just over 1GB, the new firmware does exactly what you'd...
Rumour Sony Will Flood Stores with PS5 Stock in 2023, Revamped Model Due in September
Sources suggest more than 30 million units will ship
If you’re still having trouble finding a PS5 console – and stock has massively improved in recent months, to be fair – then you’ll allegedly have no issues in 2023. A follow-up report from Insider-Gaming – which previously
Thursday13th Oct 2022
Wednesday12th Oct 2022
News Sony Studio Haven Wants to Change Game Development Forever
PS5, PS4 architect Mark Cerny is along for the ride
Haven Studios, the latest developer to be acquired by Sony, is trying to change the game. The Canadian studio – which has grown at a rapid rate – is not only working on an ambitious live service title for the PS5, but is also aiming to transform the way game development works. If it’s...
News PS Store Essential Picks Sale Is All Killer, No Filler on PS5, PS4
Live now
The Planet of the Discounts sale ends today, and of course, it's been immediately replaced with another big PS Store offer. From now through to 26th October, the Essential Picks promotion brings its own range of discounts, and as far as we can see, it's packed with big games and not much else. There's a decent range across PS5 and PS4...
News Microsoft Says PS5, PS4 Would Still Be Bigger if Every Call of Duty Player Switched to Xbox
UK regulator argues PlayStation will be impaired
Ah, the ongoing Activision-Blizzard acquisition: a Twitter-style fanboy spat being played out publicly by two ginormous corporations – it’s all fun and games in the video game business, isn’t it? Microsoft’s unprecedented near-$70 billion buyout is unsurprisingly under scrutiny, with UK...
News Cult Horror The Chant Could Be a PS5 Sleeper Hit
Gameplay disrobed
Very few people are talking about cosmic horror The Chant, which is coming to PS5 on 3rd November. But considering the surge in interest around spooky games, we’re a little surprised. While this four minute gameplay demo is clearly very scrappy, it’s got some interesting ideas which will hopefully help it to stand out among...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Reportedly Getting Campaign DLC in 2023
As well as a "greatest hits" multiplayer map pack
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is reportedly getting premium campaign DLC content in 2023, in addition to a "greatest hits" multiplayer map pack. The anticipated FPS is set to launch at the end of the month, on PS5 and PS4, on 28th October. Word comes to us by way of Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, with...
News Jailbroken PS5 Deep Dive into Demon's Souls Unearths Legendary Ring of the Chieftain
Leave no stone unturned
Last week we brought you the titanic news that the PS5 has been jailbroken, allowing modders to delve into previously unexplored depths digitally and uncover secrets of rare repute. Well, Lance Mcdonald is at it again, and this time he has unearthed a fun easter egg left in the Demon's Souls remake by developer BluePoint...
News Gorgeous Cuphead Collector's Edition Revealed, Physical Launch Set for 6th December
One last serving
We knew that Devilish platformer Cuphead was getting a physical release, but it turns out there will be a lovely Collector's Edition, as well. Developer Studio MDHR has partnered with publisher iam8bit for the endeavour (which will launch on 6th December) and released a trailer that probably took far more effort to create than was...
News Final Fantasy VII's Battle Royale Mobile Game Shuts Down Just Over a Year After Launch
Wow, who saw that coming?
Well that was a bit of a blunder, wasn't it? In its renewed efforts to milk everything Final Fantasy VII following the success of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Square Enix went full-on parody with the launch of Final Fantasy VII: The First Solider in November 2021 — a battle royale title exclusive to mobile devices. Surprise...
News Saints Row Dev Commited 'Long-Term', First Big Update Has 'Over 200' Improvements
Drops in November
It only launched a couple of months ago, but it feels like Saints Row has struggled to have much of an impact on the gaming sphere. That's probably down to rather mixed reviews and somewhat stunted word of mouth, but at least developer Volition is committed to improving the sandbox title. In a new blog post, the studio outlines...
News Battlefield 2042's Limited-Time Event Had to Be Taken Offline Shortly After Launch
You could say it had to be liquidated
Battlefield 2042 is a title that is no stranger to bugs, with the latest in the long-running shooter series mired in the things back at launch. Still, it was quite a surprise when the much-vaunted Liquidators Mid-Season Event had to be taken offline around 30 minutes after launch after DICE discovered the mode's...
Thursday13th Oct 2022
Random Kill It with Fire! Scientists Grow Brain Cells That Can Play Pong
This won't end well
There wouldn’t be PlayStation without Pong, but there may not be humans if scientists don’t slow down. Well, not natural ones anyway. A team of boffins from the company Cortical Labs have created a lab-grown brain capable of playing Atari’s classic arcade cabinet. In what sounds like the premise to a horror movie, the...
Wednesday12th Oct 2022
And much more
The most comprehensive update yet for SD Gundam Battle Alliance is out now on PS5 and PS4. Patch 1.030 features a huge list of adjustments — a list that, quite frankly, is too big to post here. We will, however, go ahead and highlight the most important changes: Adds four new EX missions Support for third DLC pack added (DLC...
News Blizzard to Make Good After Chaotic Overwatch 2 Launch, Double XP Weekends Incoming
We're sorry, have a legendary skin
Overwatch 2's launch has been rocky, to say the least, and we have faithfully chronicled its every twist and turn. From relentless DDoS attacks to the controversial phone number requirement removal, to the
News MultiVersus Major Update Adds New Character Stripe, Halloween Event, More
Gremlins baddie joins the fight
Today sees the arrival of the latest big update to MultiVersus. The free-to-play fighter is still going strong, and developer Player First Games is ready to throw yet another playable character into the arena. Stripe, antagonist of the movie Gremlins, will be introduced with this new update. The unhinged creature...
Tuesday11th Oct 2022
Feature How Does the $1,500 Meta Quest Pro Compare to PSVR2?
Side-by-side with Meta's cutting-edge headset
As has been rumoured for an eternity, Meta has announced a flagship new virtual reality headset: the Meta Quest Pro. It’s important to underline that this will not replace the existing consumer-ready Meta Quest 2: it’s a corporate product, designed more for business and productivity than mucking...
News This Is How Much It Costs Sony for You to Complain About the PS Plus Games
Many millions
The monthly PS Plus games, available to Essential subscribers, rarely are universally appreciated. There are exceptions, of course, where it feels like everyone is on board – but usually the updates are met with a mixed response, as our monthly polls demonstrate. So, how much does it cost Sony to upset its fanbase every four weeks? A...
News Yes, You Can Turn the Effects Off in Need for Speed Unbound
Well, most of them
Update: It turns out you can turn off most of the game's effects, not all of them: Original Story: One of the most interesting aspects of Need for Speed Unbound so far is its visual style. It combines some quite realistic car models with cel-shaded characters and all kinds of extra effects, giving it a sort of graffiti and...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Will Also Require a Linked Phone Number in Order to Play
You hate to see it
In what looks to be an annoying new trend, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will require players to register a mobile phone number in order to play. This is a measure supposedly taken to increase security, something that Blizzard tried with Overwatch 2 before swiftly removing it following player backlash. This is all according to...
News EA Sports Hopes You'll Fore-get PGA Tour 2K23 Is Out on PS5, PS4 This Week
Out of bounds
Oh, this is brilliant! EA Sports, wily as ever, has released the first ever teaser trailer for its upcoming EA Sports PGA Tour – timed perfectly to disrupt the release of 2K Sports’ own PGA Tour 2K23 this week, of course. The game, which is not due out until Spring 2023, promises to be the “only place golf fans can play all four...
News Need for Speed Unbound Looks Super Stylish in Short Gameplay Clip
New drip
Hot off the heels of its flashy reveal trailer, Need for Speed Unbound has just debuted a short but sweet look at gameplay footage. It's only about 30 seconds long, but there's just about enough here to get a feel for how the arcade racer will look in motion. Of course, you'll be able to customise all the special effects on your car as...
Wednesday12th Oct 2022
Review Overwatch 2 (PS5) - More 2.0 Than a Full Sequel
Heroes reunite
It's better to think of Overwatch 2 as Overwatch 2.0 instead of a full sequel. While many of its playable Heroes have undergone significant changes — alongside the introduction of three brand-new ones — this is essentially the same game you've been playing for the past six years. Activision Blizzard has (quite literally) stuck a...
Tuesday11th Oct 2022
News Choo-Choo Charles, a Game About a Spider-Legged Train, Comes to Consoles in 2023
He's a really fearful engine
New ideas are hard to come by, but Two Star Games has arrived at a truly bizarre one. Its upcoming game is Choo-Choo Charles, an open world horror game in which you're being hunted by the titular train, which also happens to have a terrifying clown face and spider legs. It is ridiculous and we're here for it. It's...
News Resident Evil Village's Lady D Won't Be Quite So Tall in PS5, PS4 DLC
You height to see it
Resident Evil Village’s iconic giantess antagonist Lady Dimitrescu will be playable in the game’s upcoming PS5 and PS4 add-on, the Winters’ Expansion. However, some fans may be disappointed to learn that, for gameplay purposes, she won’t be quite as tall. Speaking with Polygon, DLC director Kento Kinoshita explained that
News PS5 Shipments in the US are Up a Jaw-Dropping 400% Year-on-Year for September
PS5 stock sees remarkable increase
If you wanted proof that the PS5 stock situation is finally getting better, look no further than this crazy statistic from MST Financial analyst David Gibson. In the US, Sony shipments have increased by a staggering 400 per cent in September 2022, compared to September 2021. That's a near unprecedented improvement,...
News Wanted Dead's PS5, PS4 Box Has a Bit of Everything on It
Cats! Tattoos! Swords!
If you’re a fan of scrappy old character action games, the kind of weird releases you’d find in bargain bins at hardware stores for the PS2, then you’ll want to add Wanted Dead to your wishlist. In some ways, this game is channelling the spirit of busted Wii U exclusive Devil’s Third, as it mixes close-quarters melee...
News Blizzard Temporarily Pulls Two Overwatch 2 Heroes, Gets Hit with Another DDoS Attack
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
Oh, to be a fly on the wall over at Blizzard today. Mere hours after Overwatch 2 heroes Bastion and Torbjörn were pulled from the game due to bugs in their ability kits, the free-to-play hero shooter was hit with another DDoS attack
News Sony's Iron Man VR Is Soaring to Meta Quest 2
Oh, and Meta bought the developer
Sony’s PSVR exclusive Marvel’s Iron Man VR is releasing on rival headset Meta Quest 2, with PlayStation’s blessing. The game, developed by Camouflaj, will be published by Oculus Studios on the new system – although SIE is still listed among all the copyright notices. To be fair, when you consider the...
Random Who Needs Silent Hills When You Have Street Fighter 6's Character Creator?
Street frighter
Street Fighter 6’s character creator is one of the most obsessively ridiculous avatar builders we’ve seen in some time. There are a frightening array of options – arguably too many – which allow you to sculpt the tiniest details of your alter-ego, even down to the size of their lats and rear delts. Of course, with such...
News 2K Confirms User Data Was Stolen in September Hack, Some of Which Is Now Up For Sale
Bad actors, bad habits
In late September, we brought you word that publisher 2K was the latest victim of The Great Hackening, a silly term that we made up to encapsulate the series of high-profile breaches and leaks that took place last month, perhaps best encapsulated by that massive GTA 6 debacle. The next unfortunate phase of that story has...
Random A DualSense Plush Toy Is Something We Didn't Know We Wanted
Thanks, Shu
The DualSense is an awesome controller, and really elevates PS5 games when used to its full potential. We love the pad as it is, but the thought of it being more huggable never occurred to us. As it turns out, the PS5's fancy controller makes a surprisingly good plushie. Shuhei Yoshida, who now heads up PlayStation's indies team,...
News Amicia Displays Her Deadly Crossbow Skills in A Plague Tale: Requiem's Latest Trailer
Take no prisoners
A Plague Tale: Requiem is set to drown us all in rats when it launches on PS5 on 18th October, an adventure which is reportedly quite meaty. The sequel makes some changes to the formula laid out by A Plague Tale: Innocence, chief
News Sonic Frontiers' First DLC Offers Free Monster Hunter Goodies
Rise to the occasion
Monster Hunter? In my Sonic Frontiers? It's more likely than you think. Yes, SEGA has announced the first DLC for the hedgehog's impending open zone adventure, and it's a collaboration with Capcom's popular action RPG series. Launching on 14th November, a few days after Frontiers' release date, this is a free content pack...
News Gotham Knights Cinematic Launch Trailer Airs Out the Bat-Family's Inner Demons
Alfred gives a pep talk
Robin, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Nightwing make up the playable roster of heroes in Gotham Knights, and it seems they're all struggling a bit. Launching on 21st October, WB Games has just released a new cinematic trailer, outlining the inner reflection the Bat-Family is going through. Each character is shown in turn, stylishly...
News System Shock Remake Could Be a March 2023 Release, With a Bit of Luck
That might be the Stockholm Syndrome speaking
The long-in-development System Shock remake may finally launch in March 2023, if an updated Steam listing for the title is anything to go by. The change was noted by industry analyst and insider
News What're Ya Buyin'? Meta Snags Resident Evil 4 VR Dev
Zuckerberg's got enough cash, stranger
Meta has acquired the developer of Oculus Studios’ impressive Resident Evil 4 VR conversion. Despite the original game famously being created by Capcom, the organisation’s impressive Meta Quest 2 version was tackled by Armature Studio, a Texas-based team made up of Retro Studios alumni. The outfit will...
News Take Some Spooky Snaps in Ghostwire: Tokyo with Freshly Expanded Photo Mode
See how it develops
Nowadays, Halloween is basically the entirety of October, and the spooky stuff usually begins long before the 31st. Case in point: the latest game update for Ghostwire: Tokyo, which revamps its photo mode with a host of new features. With the latest update installed, the surreal action game's photo mode has been given an...
Monday10th Oct 2022
Random Need for Speed Twitter Is Beefing with Everyone Right Now
No one is safe
The new Need for Speed game is cool – but its official Twitter account is trying to be cooler. Rather than settle for standard, clinical public relations, EA has perhaps cottoned on to the modern style of corporate social media: embrace the memes and don’t give a sh*t! That’s why the game’s community manager is basically...
News EA Scores Own Goal as FIFA 23 Hero Pack Snafu Wipes Millions of Coins Off Virtual Market
Red cards, all round
A snafu with one of FIFA 23's Hero Packs has turned rather costly after a tradeable FIFA Ultimate Team Hero item was put on the game's virtual transfer market at a heavily reduced rate. Chaos ensued as players attempted to sell off their assets as their value plummeted, attempting to recoup some losses as the market was flooded...
Tuesday11th Oct 2022
News The Last of Us Was 'Ahead of Its Time', Sony Wanted 'Definitive Version'
HBO show wasn't the main reason for remake
For a lot of PlayStation fans, the release of The Last of Us: Part I perplexed them. The game – less than a decade old, and already remastered for the PS4 – was treated to a magnificent remake by Naughty Dog, much to the bemusement of sceptics. Now there’s speculation that Sony will also remake Ho
Monday10th Oct 2022
News Need for Speed Unbound Has Largest Launch Lineup of Cars in the Series
Gonna need a bigger garage
A big part of the appeal of the Need for Speed franchise is its plush selection of licensed cars. For decades the series has featured dozens of real-world vehicles, and depending on the game, you could customise them completely to suit your street-racing tastes. Need for Speed Unbound, the just-announced new entry, seems...
News Cringe Through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Celebrity 'Squad Up' Trailer
Modern Warfare is back again
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's release is imminent, set to launch on 28th October, and the hype machine has begun to spin up. We have had a bevvy of trailers in recent days, some of them better than others. Our latest, though, is a doozy, featuring a smattering of celebrities singing the new gamer anthem, set to a...
News Persona 25th Anniversary Celebration Ends, Director Regrets Not Being Able to Share New Info
Take your time
Atlus, the legendary Japanese developer perhaps best known for their Persona franchise, has announced the end of the year-long 25th-anniversary celebration of the long-running JRPG spinoff. You might be forgiven for forgetting that such a thing was going on, as it didn't result in much, although we
News Street Fighter 6 Is So Stuffed with Content You Can Play the Entirety of Final Fight in It
And other Capcom classics
So, you’re on an epic losing streak and you’re about to karate chop your expensive Hori arcade stick like a stack of bricks! Well, there’s no need to rage quit Street Fighter 6 entirely – just find something else to do. One of the neat features of its sandbox Battle Hub arena is that you can seek out different...
First Impressions Wild Hearts Has Big Potential as a Deep and Engaging Action RPG on PS5
The bigger they are
This partnership between EA and Koei Tecmo is a fairly surprising one, but during a recent preview event for upcoming action RPG Wild Hearts, we were told that the collaboration is all in service of realising the game's potential. Koei Tecmo, the Japanese publisher best known for the likes of Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive, and...
News Peripheral Manufacturers Already Plotting Plastic PSVR2 Rifles
Locked and loaded
One of the best accessories for the original PSVR was the amazing Aim Controller, which utilised similar technology to the PS Move to place a real, physical rifle in your hands. While it didn’t get as much support as it arguably deserved, it was outstanding in first-party games like Farpoint and Firewall Zero Hour. With the new...
News HBO's The Last of Us Ellie 'Encouraged Not' to Play the Games
A fresh take
HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us has us hungry for details as the silver screen-reworking of Naughty Dog's magnum opus draws ever closer, and we aren't the only ones. In a new interview with USA Today, actress Bella Ramsey, who portrays Ell
News These Could Be All the Atari Anniversary Collection Games on PS5, PS4
There's a lot
One of the neat things about owning a PS5 or PS4 these days is that you can legitimately build a fairly large compilation of great retro games, as publishers have been pretty proactive porting old favourites in recent years. One upcoming collection that’s on our radar is Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, which will include more...
Random Who Needs PS5? Legendary FPS DOOM Now Runs in Microsoft Notepad
Productivity DOOMed
It’s wild what people can achieve with a bit of willpower and knowhow. Legendary first-person shooter DOOM has been ported to everything from Casio Calculators to fridge freezers – but even we’re surprised to see it running relatively well in Microsoft Notepad. To be clear, that’s notepad.exe – the exact same program...
Random Iconic PS1 Startup Sequence Is Even More Glorious on a 35-Foot TV
Size matters
Back in the late 90s, we would all boot up our original PlayStation consoles on old school CRT TVs, and we'd be happy with that. The Sony Computer Entertainment and PS1 logos would appear in turn on a screen which was, at the absolute max, 40 inches, but realistically, probably half that. Maybe half again if you were rocking one of...
News Stylish PS5 Reboot Need for Speed Unbound Bringing Gameplay Imminently
Buckle up
With the game officially announced last week and due out in less than two months, Need for Speed Unbound was always going to have a compressed promotional cycle. And the upshot to that is we’ll be getting gameplay this week! As confirmed on the franchise’s Twitter account, EA will be serving up fresh “drip” from tomorrow, when it...
News Beware, Gotham Knights Spoilers Are Popping Up Online
Ignorance is bliss
We'd heard some murmurings that story spoilers for Gotham Knights were beginning to float around online, but now we have confirmation. The source? An art book, of all things, has been shipped early to some customers, which contains major story spoilers. Executive producer on Gotham Knights,
Random Did You Know WipEout's Iconic Logo Was Made Up of a Bunch of 8s?
No one eights it either
Font nerds of the world unite: we’ve got a piece of trivia here that will have your Times New Roman twitching! Did you know that WipEout’s iconic PS1 logo was made up of a bunch of 8s, all aligned differently and cut out to spell the name? Don’t believe us, well here’s the irrefutable proof: It’s such a simple...
Tuesday11th Oct 2022
News Escape Room Horror Do Not Open Will Spook PSVR2 Next Year
And pancake PS5 version due 15th November
There’s a lot of survival horror on the horizon for PS5, but if you’re a fan of the genre, you’ve probably got time for one more. Do Not Open, a self-proclaimed Escape Room-style experience, will prise the PS5 ajar when it launches on 15th November, 2022. It’ll be followed by a “definitive VR...
Monday10th Oct 2022
News Square Enix Montréal Is Now Studio Onoma Following Embracer Group Buyout
Hitman Go team rebrands
Earlier this year, you may recall Embracer Group bought up pretty much all of Square Enix's western studios, along with their IPs. The $300 million transaction results in the conglomerate now owning the likes of Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain, Thief, and more. Studios now owned by Embracer include Eidos Montréal,...
Sunday9th Oct 2022
News Fantastic Looking Paper Mario-Style RPG Flynt Buckler Confirmed for PS5
Shield hero
Developed by just a two-person team, Flynt Buckler Wakes the Sleepy Castle looks like it could be special. It's an RPG heavily inspired by the Paper Mario games, with quirky characters, charming locales, and turn-based battles. The title's been hovering around for months now, but it's only just been confirmed for a PS5 release. Flynt...
Saturday8th Oct 2022
News Gotham Knights' PS5 Platinum Will Keep You Busy
More than a long weekend
Gotham Knights’ Trophy list has emerged ahead of the game’s release later in the month, and while it looks achievable – well, expect to be spending a lot of time on the titular city’s drizzly streets. You’ll unlock a chunk of gongs simply for playing through the campaign, but there are several collectibles to...
News Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden Get January 2023 Release Date on PS4
Two games, one day
Atlus has confirmed that the PS4 ports of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will release on the same date. Both games arrive on the 19th January, 2023 — which is honestly earlier than we expected. Dropping two huge RPGs on the same day may seem like overkill, but at least fans won't have to wait between releases. We don't...
News Actually, Disco Elysium Leads Were 'Fired Under False Premises', According to ZA/UM Co-Founder
The plot thickens
Earlier this week, we brought you the news of the "involuntary" departure of key members of the studio ZA/UM, responsible for Disco Elyisum. Lead writer Robert Kurvitz, writer Helen Hindpere, and art and design lead Aleksander Rostov have not been working at ZA/UM "since the end of last year and their leaving the company was...
News Arkane Confirms That Deathloop Is Set in the Dishonored Universe
A grim look at a possible future
Developer Arkane has confirmed what fans have suspected for a long while now, that the excellent time-bending shooter Deathloop is set in the wildly imaginative universe of the Dishonored series. The studio's creative director Dinga Bakaba confirmed the relationship between the two on the latest episode of the Xbox...
News Ed Boon: We Haven't Made the Last Mortal Kombat Yet
Series will continue to evolve and innovate
Mortal Kombattt! The series celebrates its 30th anniversary today – but creator Ed Boon has confirmed we haven’t seen the last of the iconic fighting franchise. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with the PS Blog, the industry icon admitted there’s more to come from the series, as it hasn’t...
News The Half-Vampire Blade Joins the Growing Marvel's Midnight Suns Roster
Half-human, half-vampire, all hero
Marvel's Midnight Suns are set to assemble on PS5 on 2nd December (with previous-gen versions coming at a later date), and we got a series of trailers introducing us to the Daywalker himself, the half-vampire Blade. We learn more about the character's history and see how he performs on the battlefield. You would...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 447
Here comes a new challenger
Another whirlwind week has come to its conclusion! While it was ultimately quite light on major video game news, we did get confirmation that God of War Ragnarok has gone gold, and that's less than a month away now. We can't wait! Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm probably going to bounce between sports games, while also...
News Batman's Rogues Gallery Steal the Spotlight in Epic Gotham Knights Launch Trailer
Heads will roll
Gotham Knight's release date is fast approaching, with the gritty cooperative action game coming to PS5 on the 21st October. It's interesting, then, that we got a launch trailer more than a week ahead. We will forgive this specific faux pa on account of the pure awesomeness on display here and our particular teenage nostalgia for its...
News Watch This Excellent Kiriko Animated Short While You Queue in Overwatch 2
Donuts for dinner again
Overwatch 2 is out, and while things haven't exactly been smooth sailing, players who can get a game in seem to be enjoying themselves. Blizzard has taken steps to combat the DDoS attacks that have plagued the service title in recent days, and the game will be taken
Friday7th Oct 2022
News Six-Year-Old Celebrates After Conquering Astro's Playroom on PS5
She took that T-Rex out
Here’s a heart-warming story to kickstart your Friday: a proud father has awarded a letter of congratulations, alongside a real-world PlayStation trophy, to a six-year-old who managed to complete Astro’s Playroom on PS5, presented from the perspective of the platform holder. The child in question had been struggling with...
Review Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Enhanced Edition (PS4) - A Roleplaying Renaissance
We live in a CRPG Golden Age
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is the kind of game that can take over your life if you let it. Its intricate mechanics, engaging combat, and gritty narrative combine to create a heady experience, provided you're willing to put in the time to learn its specific eccentricities. It can be unwieldy, and its depth and...
News God of War Ragnarok Goes Gold Ahead of November Release Date on PS5, PS4
Ragnarok is coming
Great news, PlayStation fans: God of War Ragnarok has gone gold, meaning that the game has finished development and is ready to be shipped. We had been anticipating this announcement for a while now, and it's arrived at a good time, with the game set to release in just over a month, on the 9th November. It's weirdly hard to...
News Hideo Kojima Confirms Elle Fanning for Next Project, Seems to Be Death Stranding 2
Producer appears to confirm as more actresses teased
Update #2: Looks like this saga is going to run a little longer. Following her post earlier in the day which included the #DeathStranding hashtag, Kojima Productions producer Kateryna Tarasova has since insinuated she forgot to include a “?” at the end of the game’s name. Simple oversight...
News There's Never Been a Better Time to Play No Man's Sky on PS5, PS4
Waypoint transforms the game for new and returning players
As was alluded to earlier in the week, No Man’s Sky’s latest update – named Waypoint – is less about adding mind-blowing new features and more about rebalancing the experience so it’s easier to enjoy for both newcomers and veterans. This comes in form of several tweaks, including...
News Demon's Souls Remake Dev Bluepoint Games Assisted on God of War Ragnarok
All hands on deck
Sony Santa Monica brought in the cavalry to help complete God of War Ragnarok, which has now officially gone gold on PS5 and PS4. While outsourcing is relatively commonplace among tentpole AAA titles, a graphic showing all the teams that contributed to the project is the f
News The Callisto Protocol Dev Talks Game Length and How Beta Paths Provide Replay Incentive
Seems about right
The Callisto Protocol is looking to be a gory good time for horror fans when it launches in December, and like it just might scratch that survival-horror itch that we all get from time to time. In a new
Saturday8th Oct 2022
News PS Plus Premium Adds Three-Hour Dying Light 2 Trial on PS5, PS4
Not dead yet
A three-hour trial for open world zombiefest Dying Light 2 has just been added to PS Plus Premium, on both PS5 and PS4. As with any other trial on the service, the clock only counts down when you're actually in the game, so this three hour time limit is fairly generous. Dying Light 2 is quite a meaty release — it takes over 20 hours...
Friday7th Oct 2022
News Hardcore PlayStation Fans Seem Dead Against a Horizon Zero Dawn Remake or Remaster
False dawn
In the early hours of Monday morning, a leak surfaced on the internet that had many a PlayStation fan up in arms. The report, which was quickly backed up by other reliable sources, said that Sony has a remake or remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn in the works. Obviously remakes and remasters are nothing new at this point (far from it!), but...
News Blizzard Drops Phone Number Requirement As Overwatch 2 Launch Woes Continue
A patch is incoming but the queues are here to stay
Overwatch 2's launch woes continue, with the highly anticipated hero-shooter being hit with successive DDoS attacks ever since the service went live on 4th October. Blizzard has issued a statement on the situation and has also removed the SMS mobile phon
News Sony Headhunts Nike Honcho to Help Build PlayStation's Brand
Just do it
Sony has recruited Andrea Perez, a former honcho at Nike, to lead its PlayStation marketing initiatives. The ex-Global Vice President for Jordan Women’s will assume the role as Senior Vice President of Brand, Product, and Services marketing, where she’ll oversee campaigns relating to PS5, PSVR2, PS Plus, the PS Store, and much more. A...
News CDPR Is Betting Big on Cyberpunk 2077's Sequel
Nova
Earlier this week, CD Projekt Red revealed that it's forming a new studio in Boston, Massachusetts in the US. It's a big move for the Polish outfit, as this division of the company will be responsible for Project Orion — otherwise known as the full-blown sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. And CDPR certainly isn't skimping on this one. In its most...
Rumour New Crash Bandicoot Seemingly Spinning to The Game Awards
Crashin' the party
Itching for some fresh Crash Bandicoot fun? Well, it looks like a new game could potentially be announced at The Game Awards on 8th December, 2022. Funko Pops fan and YouTuber Canadian Guy received a pizza box package from Activision today, confirming that Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is coming to Steam on 18th October,...
News CATAN: Console Edition Will Start Feuds and Ruin Friendships on PS5, PS4
How many sheep do you have?
Classic board game CATAN is coming to console in the form of the eponymous CATAN: Console Edition. Put your closest friendships to the test when it launches on PS5 and PS4 in 2023. CATAN is a game about resource management, trade and tile development, and driving the hardest possible bargain you can without physically...
News Mortal Kombat Celebrates 30 Years of Fatalities with Mind Blowing Montage
Get over here and watch it
Mortal Kombat is celebrating 30 years of brutality, and while fans had been hoping for a new game announcement – or, perhaps, a compilation of old ones – this montage trailer will have to suffice. To be fair, it’s impressive: it segues between classic retro footage of the old arcade Mortal Kombat games and modern...
News CD Projekt Red to Test Games on All Platforms Equally Going Forward, Not Just on PC
It's never too late to turn over a new leaf
The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 on console will live long in gamers' minds. The release was virtually unparalleled in terms of the shocking state of the game, which didn't seem like it had been tested on PS4 literally at all, and has attained a sort of mythical status. Where were you the day Cyberpunk 2077...
News Incredible Visual Novel 13 Sentinels Announces 'Special' 3rd Anniversary Show
Speculation for everyone
It's been over two years since we reviewed it on PS4, and we still think 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim tells one of the most gripping stories of the generation. The Vanillaware-developed visual novel — which is topped off with some addictive strategy combat — is set to celebrate its third anniversary soon (the game originally...
News Ghost of Tsushima, Sly Cooper Dev Sucker Punch Celebrates 25th Anniversary
An inFAMOUS achievement
Sucker Punch – the Seattle-based creator of juggernaut PlayStation franchises like Sly Cooper, inFAMOUS, and Ghost of Tsushima – turns 25-years-old today. The PS Studios subsidiary, based in Bellevue, was founded in 1997 – and actually got its start in game development on the Nintendo 64, rather than the PS1. The...
News Unleash Pixelated Hell in Terror of Hemasaurus, Rampaging onto PS5, PS4 in December
Run rampant
Retro smash 'em up Terror of Hemasaurus has gotten a PS4 release date, with pixelated doom set to befall innocent citizens on 5th December. The announcement trailer above is from 2021, but it gives you an idea of what to expect. Terror of Hemasaurus is undoubtedly channelling the old Rampage series of arcade games and looks like a cute...
Thursday6th Oct 2022
Review No More Heroes III (PS5) - A Suda51 Sequel Full of Surprises
Start the game
Grasshopper Manufacture and its founder Goichi Suda are infamous for their oddball ideas, and the No More Heroes games are prime examples of their unorthodox proclivities. The first two games are schizophrenia-fuelled mania operating under the guise of hack-and-slashes, while Travis Strikes Again utilised its smaller team and budget...
News Need for Speed Unbound Is Unlike Any Arcade Racer You've Seen Before
Revs up PS5 from 2nd December
Need for Speed Unbound’s debut trailer has, well, debuted a couple of hours earlier than it was supposed to. The clip – as we expected from yesterday’s first screenshots – is absolutely bursting with style, with cel-shaded character models and bundles of visual effects. These stylised elements all contrast with...
Rumour Half-Life: Alyx Allegedly Locked for PSVR2
Negotiations apparently ongoing for a while
If there’s any game Sony needs to get over the line for PSVR2, it’s Half-Life: Alyx. The critically acclaimed first-person shooter is comfortably regarded as one of the best virtual reality experiences available today, and with the Japanese giant looking to offer more substantial, full-length...
News Need for Speed Unbound Runs 4K, 60fps on PS5 with Full Crossplay
Has a full-length offline single player campaign
Need for Speed Unbound, with its vivid urban style, is looking like the best entry in EA’s arcade racing series for some time – and as the window gets wound down on the release’s 2nd December launch, the details are just getting better. Namely, an exclusive IGN interview confirms you can expect...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Campaign Looks Like a Playable Movie on PS5, PS4
Pass the Soap
To be honest, we’ve got a soft spot for the classic Call of Duty campaign formula. The set-piece laden single player narratives may be getting a bit long in the tooth, but in this world of gigantic open world games, they’re one of the few places you can get a solid five-to-six hours of corridor combat. We must admit, too, this...
News Soulslike Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Looks Fantastic in Gameplay Overview Trailer
The adventure is about to begin
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is an excellent-looking Soulslike action RPG, and its release on PS5 and PS4 is imminent, with the adventure set to begin on 11th October. In this lengthy gameplay overview trailer, we learn a little of what lies in wait for plucky protagonist Hilda in the cursed city of Aphes. Combat...
News Guerrilla's Delectable Decima Engine Being Used in Several PS5 Projects
Sony eager to share technology
Dutch developer Guerrilla Games’ delectable Decima Engine is being leveraged by “several studios”, according to PS Studios bigwig Hermen Hulst. The Amsterdam-based outfit famously handed Hideo Kojima the source code to its tech, which was later used to create Death Stranding – and according to leaked documents,...
News CD Projekt Red Is Establishing a North American Studio to Develop Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel
With core members of the original team relocating
CD Projekt Red will establish a new studio based in North America, Boston specifically, in order to develop the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, which is currently known by the code name Project Orion. This studio will be helmed by core members of Cyberpunk's development team, including quest...
News Marvel's Spider-Man PC Promises PS Studios Bonuses with PSN Connection
Login to PSN on PC for extras
Sony wants you to login to PSN while you play its PC games, and as part of a new update to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, it’s laying the groundwork. While this was discovered in the port’s source code previously, the title’s latest patch actually adds the functionality – even though it’s not quite working...
PS Store Sales Charts Sports Outpace The Last of Us PS5 on Both Sides of Pond
Ellie and Joel out of the top two
There was no stopping NBA 2K23 and FIFA 23 in September, as the two titles have traded places across PS5 and PS4 in North America and Europe respectively. EA Sports’ soccer sim has done especially well for itself on both sides of the pond when you consider it launched at the very tail end of the month – but...
News Glory to the Emperor! Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor - Martyr to Get Native PS5 Release
Praise be
Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor - Martyr is getting a native PS5 release, Emperor be praised, in the form of the Ultimate Edition, which is slated to launch on 27th October. It comes armed to the teeth with all 25 released DLC packs, along with the usual raft of enhancements we have come to expect. In addition to native 4K resolution and...
Friday7th Oct 2022
News PS Plus Subscribers in Spain Get a Bonus Game This Month
Added extra
Something you may not be aware of is that PS Plus subscribers in Spain – across all tiers – tend to get the odd bonus game from time-to-time. These titles are typically part of the PS Talents program, which helps local developers get their software published on the PS Store. And this time it’s no different: Way Down – which will...
Thursday6th Oct 2022
News Colossal Flop Babylon's Fall Hasn't Changed Platinum's Plans for More Live Service Games
We go again
Babylon's Fall is set to shut down completely in February, after less than one year of support. The ill-fated online action RPG is easily one of the most notable flops in recent memory — especially since it was crafted by talented Japanese developer PlatinumGames. Because of contractual restrictions, the studio has been quiet on the...
News One Piece Odyssey Has You Explore Memories of Old Straw Hat Adventures
Back to Alabasta
Licensed anime games are no strangers to plot points that lean heavily into the source material, but with One Piece Odyssey sporting its own original story, it's perhaps a surprise to hear that it'll also be delving into Luffy and his crew's past. The upcoming RPG primarily takes place on an entirely new island named Waford, but...
News Chivalry 2 Continues Its Forward March, Reinforced Update Adds Hippodrome, Katars
Once more unto the breach
Chivalry 2's latest update is here, introducing a swathe of new content to the large-scale medieval multiplayer game, and we got a gory new trailer to celebrate. Like previous updates from developer Torn Banner Studios, it is completely free and live now on both PS5 and PS4. Reinforced introduces the new Hippodrome map and...
News Dead Cells Boss Rush Mode Will Be the Ultimate Test of Skill, Coming to PS5, PS4 Late October
One after the next
Dead Cells is getting a new update in the form of the eponymous Boss Rush, which adds in exactly that mode, but also a whole bunch more. There are new skins and mutations to unlock, along with a new weapon to master and skill to utilise, and best of all, it's all free and coming to consoles later this month. The show's star here...
Wednesday5th Oct 2022
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
Improves system performance
A new firmware update for the PS5 is available to download and install now, but don’t expect any major changes. The latest software – which weighs in at around 1.08GB – promises “improved system performance”, so expect various bug fixes and security tweaks behind-the-scenes, rather than any forward-facing...
News Need for Speed Unbound Adopts a Bold New Look in First PS5 Screens
Fifth gear
Need for Speed is a franchise that’s been in need of a facelift for some time, and new game Unbound is bound to split opinion. While the title’s not officially due to be announced until later this week, Japanese retailer Neowing has prematurely uploaded the first PS5 assets fr
Mini Review Prodeus (PS5) - Old School Shooter Is Derivative But So Damn Good
From hell with love
The so-called 'boomer shooter' is a common sight these days — retro-styled blast-'em-ups that promise the pixelated thrills of early DOOM games and their ilk. Prodeus is one such project — a straightforward take on the genre that can set its stall with a single screenshot; this is the definition of a boomer shooter. But what...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's Enhanced PS5 Version Drops in January, Is a Free Upgrade
Even further beyond
The recently announced PS5 version of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will release on the 13th January, publisher Bandai Namco has confirmed. On the current-gen console, the action RPG will boast a higher framerate (from 30 frames-per-second on PS4 to 60 on PS5) alongside enhanced visuals. Environments will have more detail and better...
News Hideo Kojima Cryptically Hints at Impending Reveal
Detective mode
Last month, at the Tokyo Game Show, industry icon Hideo Kojima posted a silhouette of what snoops discovered to be Elle Fanning. The image was overlaid with the phrase: “Who am I?” This was lettermarked with a bridge icon, leading some to believe the image could be a teaser for the rumoured Death Stranding 2, which is
News PS5, PS4 Loyalty Scheme PS Stars Out Now in North America
Begin earning points
Sony’s new loyalty scheme PS Stars is now available in the PS App across North and South America, meaning you can begin completing campaigns, earning digital collectibles, and amassing points based on your PS Store purchases. Rewards include free games and credit towards your next PS5 and PS4 purchases – and it’s free to...
News Mass DDoS Attack Unplugs Overwatch 2's PS5, PS4 Servers at Launch
A load of D.Vas
Hoping to hop on Overwatch 2? Good luck with that! The game’s been riddled with disconnects and sever timeouts all evening, due to what Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra is describing as a “mass DDoS attack”. He wrote: “Unfortunately we are experiencing a mass DDoS attack on our servers. Teams are working hard to mitigate/manage...
Mini Review Potion Permit (PS5) - Time to Play Doctor in a Charming But Buggy Town
Che-missed the mark
Potion Permit throws you in the deep end. The town of Moonbury needs a chemist, and as a fresh graduate from the capital you’re shipped in to cure the mayor’s daughter who has succumbed to a mysterious illness. Moonbury residents don’t have a great track record with chemists, however, and that will become apparent as the...
Mini Review Airoheart (PS5) - Flawed Zelda Clone Has Some Nice Ideas, But Stumbles
Broken Link
Indie games don't have to do their own thing to be successful (just look at something like Prodeus), but Airoheart, a 2D The Legend of Zelda clone through and through, never feels confident in its structure or design when it isn't directly aping Nintendo's timeless series. The action adventure title tries to set itself apart by...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Lists Loads of Gameplay Updates and Improvements on PS5, PS4
Not just a remaster
Being a remaster of a classic strategy RPG, Tactics Ogre: Reborn could have easily just left everything as it once was. But Square Enix seems eager to improve on the original version, and has listed loads of adjustments that it's made to Reborn's gameplay systems. A lot of it is quality of life stuff — the kind of things that...
Review Mini-Review: Circus Electrique (PS5) - Not Quite The Greatest Show On Earth
Roll up, roll up
Young journalist Amelia has the circus in her blood; her uncle runs the titular Circus Electrique and her mother was a former circus performer who died in an accident ten years prior. Amelia has been given an assignment to report on the reopening of the circus, but disaster strikes as London is plagued with a mysterious incident...
News PS5's Wild Hearts Hunts Down 7 Minutes of Monster Mashing Gameplay
That's a big pig
Wild Hearts, the Monster Hunter-esque title from EA and Koei Tecmo, has a brand new gameplay trailer that runs seven whole minutes. It's our best look yet at the upcoming action RPG (set to release in February), showcasing the general flow of a hunt. As shown in the video, Wild Hearts will support online co-op play for up to three...
Thursday6th Oct 2022
Mini Review Startenders (PSVR) – A Fun Time Serving Up Cosmic Drinks
The luck is gone, the brain is shot, but the liquor we still got
PSVR is jam-packed with goofy little experiences, and Startenders is the newest to join that lineup. A procedural bartending game with a twist, the experience offers a perfectly pleasant distraction for a little while. As a mundane, office working human, you suddenly get transported...
Tuesday4th Oct 2022
News CDPR Just Announced Two New Witcher Games
A Witcher's work is never done
Good lord, CD Projekt Red is going all-in today, isn't it? The Polish developer has revealed that two new games set in The Witcher universe are happening — and that's alongside the next mainline The Witcher title that was announced a little while ago. Unlike that project, these additional games will not be developed...
News Sony Will Continue to Make PS4 Games Moving Forwards
"We don't want to forget millions of active players"
Sony will not abandon the PS4, and it’s considering content for the last-gen console on a case-by-case basis. Outside of the upcoming God of War Ragnarok – which will release on both PS5 and PS4 – the manufacturer is being unprecedentedly secretive about its upcoming slate of first-party...
News God of War Ragnarok Game Length Is Reportedly Worthy of Jörmungandr Himself
More side quests this time around
God of War Ragnarok fast approaches, as if Fimbulwinter had just ended, with the sequel to 2018's God of War set to launch on 9th November. It is reportedly going to be a journey worthy of the sagas themselves, with a full playthrough supposedly taking about 40 hours. That's according to the reliable Tom Henderson...
Review FIFA 23 (PS5) - Series Ends on a High, But Familiar Frustrations Remain
Touch grass
After an incredible 30-year run, FIFA 23 had to go out on a high – and to be fair, we reckon it just about has. Fans of EA Sports’ flagship football franchise will be familiar with the formula: this is more refinement than revolution, but FIFA 22 threaded through some of the best virtual soccer we’ve seen from the juggernaut...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Codenamed Project Orion Announced
Chippin' in
CD Projekt Red has formally announced that Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a sequel, currently codenamed Project Orion. It'll be developed in-house, and it sounds like it's still many years away from actually releasing. We wouldn't expect anything less! "Orion is a codename for our next Cyberpunk game, which will take the Cyberpunk franchise...
News Disney + Relaunched on PS5 with 4K HDR Support
In glorious technicolour
The long-anticipated PS5 upgrade for Disney + has launched today, allowing subscribers to stream in 4K HDR quality at last. One of the bigger complaints when Sony’s new-gen console launched was that the app for Disney’s streaming service was technically running in PS4 backwards compatibility, limiting the quality of its...
News Dead Space Remake Gameplay Blows Necromorph Minds on PS5
Humanity ends here
As teased yesterday, EA Motive has now revealed the first look at gameplay from its Dead Space remake, launching for PS5 on 23rd January 2023. A faithful trip down memory lanes for fans of the original, the trailer features memorable locations, weapons, and abilities. The classic Plasma Cutter is on show for much of the footage,...
News Overwatch 2 Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Free-to-play, early access release
The wait is over: Overwatch 2 has now officially released into early access on PS5 and PS4, available for everyone to play right this minute as a free-to-play title. Servers are being switched on at the same time this article goes live, so if you didn't pre-load the game in the three hours prior, head on over to...
News PS Plus Essential Games for October 2022 Available to Download Now
Track day
A new PS Plus Essential monthly update has arrived, bringing with it three brand new PS5, PS4 games for subscribers to download and play. Available now across Europe and rolling out to the USA throughout the day, members can claim Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5, PS4), Injustice 2 (PS4), and SUPERHOT (PS4). They're available until 31st October...
News Beyond Good & Evil 2 Has Been in Development Longer Than Literally Any Game, Ever
With no hint of a release date in sight
Beyond Good & Evil 2 has officially been in development longer than any other game, ever, overtaking previous Guinness World Record holder Duke Nukem Forever (in the category of longest development period for a video game) for that particular dubious honour.
News Native PS5 Version of Sci-Fi RPG The Outer Worlds Rated for Release
"It's not the best choice, it's Spacer's Choice!"
A native PS5 version of Obsidian's excellent sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds has been rated by the Taiwanese ratings board, suggesting that an updated version of the game could be heading to current-gen consoles. Called 'The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition', it would make sense for this version of...
News PlayStation Bigwigs Won't Shut Up About PC, Smartphones
Won't somebody please think of the PS5?
It’s rare we get an interview from any of PlayStation’s top brass anymore, so we’re always eager to dig through the comments whenever the likes of group president Jim Ryan open their mouth. Unfortunately, it feels like the PS5 has become a forgotten format of late, as all the executives want to talk...
News PS5 Exclusives Will Take at Least One Year to Launch on PC
Live service games will likely be day-and-date
Sony won’t shut up about PC and smartphones, and PS Studios boss Hermen Hulst has been discussing its release strategy moving forwards. Specifically, he mentioned that there’ll be “at least a year” between its single player titles launching on PS5 and PC, but in some cases its live service...
News Bloodborne Movie, TV Show Could Be a Thing in the Future
"Not unthinkable," says Hermen Hulst
A Bloodborne movie, TV series, or anime is not outside the realms of possibility according to PlayStation Studios lead Hermen Hulst, who says the company's investments are about more than just game development nowadays. Talking to Reuters about Sony's recent funding of Elden Ring
News Romantic Platformer Romancelvania Will Steal Your Heart on PS5, PS4
Love bites
Romancelvania is a darkly comedic genre mashup of traditional Metroidvania style gameplay with dating sim elements, in which you, as Dracula, star in a reality dating show full of decidedly supernatural contestants. The story is full of weaving narrative options, leaving players free to seduce succubi or walk out on hunky wolfmen. The...
News Need for Speed PS5's Reveal Trailer Is Around the Hairpin Bend
Vroom vroom
After much speculation and rumours – including a complete rebranding of the franchise’s social media pages – the next Need for Speed will finally be revealed this week, on 6th October. The video, which will premiere on YouTube, is already
Wednesday5th Oct 2022
News Hitman 3's Roguelite Freelancer Mode Will Postpone Travel Until 2023
Suited but not yet booted
IO Interactive is taking its time buttoning up the “next evolution” of Hitman 3, and that means the threequel’s anticipated Freelancer mode has been pushed back until 26th January, 2023. Originally due out earlier this year, the feature will be available as a free update for all owners of Agent 47’s latest outing...
Tuesday4th Oct 2022
News New IP Now in Concept Phase at The Witcher, Cyberpunk Dev CDPR
Three's a magic number
Not content with announcing a bunch of new Witcher games alongside a full Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it's also working on a brand new intellectual property. The so-called Project Hadar will form the third core pillar of the company's catalogue, alongside The Witcher and Cyberpunk. Right now,...
News Guilty Gear Strive Cross-Play Beta Will Be Free for Everyone to Try Later This Month
You don't need the game
The upcoming Guilty Gear Strive cross-play beta will be completely free for everyone to try, developer Arc System Works has confirmed. So, even if you don't own the game, you can grab the beta from the PlayStation Store and give it a go on PS5 and PS4. The beta begins on the 14th October at 6PM Pacific, and ends on the 17th...
News What Could Be Tekken 7's Final Balance Patch Is Out Now on PS4
Ready for the next battle
What could well be the final balance adjustment patch for Tekken 7 is out now on PS4. The aging (but still very popular) fighting game launched for Sony's last-gen console back in 2017. Over the last five years or so, it's received four season passes featuring additional characters and stages, alongside numerous free...
News Soul Hackers 2 November Update to Add New Demons, High-Speed Battles, Dash Ability
Take your time
Developer ATLUS is releasing a free update for JRPG Soul Hackers 2, which is slated to come to the game in early November. It introduces new demons to battle and recruit, alongside some excellent quality-of-life features that should speed up the grind a little bit. Four new demons will be introduced: Aitvaras, Isis, Neko Shogun, and...
News Even The Medium Is Getting Adapted for a TV Show
Led by The Witcher producer
TV and movie adaptations of video games are so hot at the moment that Bloober Team has even managed to convince someone to turn The Medium into a television series. Production will be led by Tomasz Bagiński, the executive producer of Netflix's adaptation of The Witcher, and Piotr Babieno, with Platige Image helping the...
Monday3rd Oct 2022
News Leaked Sony Document Supposedly Sheds Light on PS5's Portfolio
A snapshot
A leaked document purportedly including information on upcoming PlayStation Studios projects, mentioned as part of the Horizon Zero Dawn remaster rumours, has allegedly surfaced. It should be noted that we haven’t been able to independently verify the veracity of the spreadsheet, and it would potentially be a fairly easy thing to fake...
News PS Stars Appears to Have a Secret, Invite-Only Diamond Tier
And you can't join
PlayStation Stars, Sony's new rewards program which just launched in Asia and has already begun to ruffle some feathers, appears to have an exclusive invite-only tier of service, according to information datamined from the PS App. This fifth tier, which is supposedly called Diamond, is referenced in
Talking Point We Need to Discuss This Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Remaster
As project is all but confirmed
It’s not officially confirmed, but it’s pretty much as good as: Guerrilla, one of Sony’s flagship first-party developers, is remastering its 2017 open world RPG Horizon Zero Dawn for the PS5. It’s important to underline one thing here: we don’t know the full details. While recent releases like Naughty...
News God of War Ragnarok Rated for Release on PS5, PS4 by ESRB
Chaos and classification
God of War Ragnarok’s hotly anticipated release is fast approaching, and further evidence of its impending 9th November launch has emerged as part of its ESRB summary. While the classification – which includes an age rating for the US audience – is light on any particularly illuminating information, it does confirm...
News Next No Man's Sky PS5, PS4 Update to Streamline Game for Newcomers, Veterans
A galaxy awaits
No Man’s Sky, following its complicated PS4 launch, has grown exponentially in the six years since. The game, which has received over 20 free updates, is pretty much a different beast: while its expansive universe remains, there’s much more to discover in it than there’s ever been. For newcomers, this presents a completely new...
News There Could Be Many More PS5, PS4 First-Party Leaks Coming
Top secret document supposedly being shared around
It emerged overnight that Guerrilla is working on a remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn for PS5, which will bring the game up to the standard of sequel Horizon Forbidden West, with improved lighting, animations, and textures. Many other websites have since corroborated the rumour, which also mentions a...
News PS Studios Malaysia Achieves Next Major Milestone with Futuristic Workspace
Welcome to the future
PS Studios Malaysia, the first-party support studio located in Kuala-Lumpur, has achieved its next major milestone: a gorgeous, futuristic workspace for its team to collaborate in. Photographs of the office were shared by studio head Hasnul Hadi on Twitter, which reveal a spaceship-like sliding glass door entrance, marked with...
News Google Stadia Exclusive GYLT Likely Getting Ported to PS5, PS4
Won't die with the platform
Google Stadia is dead, and all of its games and services will be gone by the end of January 2023. The news was not all that surprising — Google has a habit of killing its own projects — but it brings up the possibility of some exclusive titles being lost forever. Experiences like Outcasters, PixelJ
News Dead Space Remake Gameplay Drops Tomorrow
Cover art revealed
EA Motive will reveal the first official look at gameplay from its Dead Space remake tomorrow at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST. A 13-second clip uploaded to Twitter teases some of it, featuring a Necromorph and Isaac Clarke. Check it out below. The team has also shared what will be the game's cover art when it releases on 27th...
News Need for Speed Social Media Fired Up Ahead of Impending PS5 Reveal
In gear
The new Need for Speed game, rumoured to be subtitled Unbound, is allegedly scheduled to hit the starting line on 2nd December, 2022. However, outside of the odd rumours, we still don’t really know much about the release. It looks like that will change this week, as the series’ official Twitter account has been overhauled. One fan asked...
News Crystal Dynamics Wants Your Take on the Future of the Legacy of Kain Franchise
There is no greater release than that from vengeance, sated
Crystal Dynamics, the newly-minted owners of the Legacy of Kain IP, wants to know how fans would like the series to make a comeback and has duly sent out a survey to garner feedback. The survey, which you can fill out for yourself, is surprisingly in-depth and query's your memories of the...
News Sony Producing Two Million PSVR2 Headsets by March 2023
Took first device over a year to sell two million
Sony plans to have two million PSVR2 headsets ready for consumers to purchase by March 2023, a new Bloomberg report claims. Mass production reportedly kicked into gear last month and hasn't hit any snags or faced any supply chain constraints up until now. The platform holder plans to release the...
News BioWare Shares Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Codex Entries, Anticipation Builds
A long time coming
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, the next entry in the seminal RPG franchise from Mass Effect creators BioWare, doesn't yet have a release date, and we are ravenous for whatever tidbits we can get our grimy paws on. In a new post over on the BioWare Blog, we got a sneak peek at some codex entries which will reportedly appear in-game. Each...
News Lead Disco Elysium Devs 'Involuntarily' Left Studio ZA/UM, Sequel Still in the Works
Update: ZA/UM issues statement
Update: In response to today's story, ZA/UM has issued the following statement: "Like any video game, the development of Disco Elysium was and still is a collective effort, with every team member’s contribution essential and valued as part of a greater whole. At this time, we have no further comment to make other...
News Modder Claims PS5 Has Been Jailbroken on Old System Software
Version 4.03 or before needed
Popular modder Lance McDonald has today uploaded footage of what he claims to be a jailbroken PS5 running custom code in order to install the now delisted PT. This is being done through an exploit in the User's Guide, found in the PS5's settings menu. A list of debug settings is then accessible, with PT available...
News Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem Trophy List Suggests PS5 Release is Incoming
Puts the "boom" in boomer shooter
Serious Sam is the kind of series that you just can't help but root for, reliably shipping bombastic boomer shooters that are always good for a fun co-op romp. Serious Sam 4 is the latest mainline entry in the series, with standalone expansion Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem releasing earlier this year exclusively on...
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...
