Guide All Resident Evil Games Ranked and Best Places to Start
A comprehensive guide to Resident Evil
News Three Sony Games Nominated for Ultimate Game of the Year Award at the Golden Joysticks
Elden Ring also in with a chance
News - 2022, Week 45
Sunday13th Nov 2022
Review Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (PS5) - A Warts and All Celebration of an Industry Icon
Insert coin
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration may very well set the standard for retro compilations moving forwards, and not necessarily because of the content it includes. In truth, a significant number of the 100 or so releases included here are borderline impenetrable – appreciated inclusions, yes, but pretty much unplayable. It’s the way...
Saturday12th Nov 2022
News Hogwarts Legacy Looks Like Another Magical PS5, PS4 Open World
Well, owl be damned
God of War Ragnarok may now be available, but there are no shortage of titles to look forward to. One release lingering tantalisingly on the horizon is Hogwarts Legacy, and developer Avalanche has decided to refuel our enthusiasm with over 40 minutes of PS5 gameplay footage, spanning the character creator all the way through to a...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2022?
Plus or minus?
Another month, another avalanche of PS Plus Extra games, and...well, another reason to lose faith in PS Plus Premium, if we're being brutally honest. Indeed, there's one big talking point surrounding November's announcement, and it's that PS Plus Premium simply isn't offering up the classic PS1, PS2, and PSP titles like many people...
Random Kendrick Lamar Fan Goes Viral for Recording Concert on PS Vita
Vita means life
American rapper Kendrick Lamar is in London for a three night headline show at the O2 arena, but while the gig is attracting rave reviews, one fan is attracting all the limelight. A photograph showing someone in the crowd filming the concert on a PS Vita has gone viral, and it’s certainly an amusing sight to see the handheld being...
PSA Watch Out for God of War Ragnarok Spoilers on Your Own PS5 or PS4
End times
God of War Ragnarok only released a few days ago, but that obviously hasn't stopped some people from racing to the end of the game. There's nothing wrong with that, of course, but there is an issue when those players start uploading spoilers en masse to websites like YouTube. And now, those YouTube videos — complete with spoilerific...
News Iconic Batman Voice Actor Kevin Conroy Has Passed Away
Aged 66-years-old
Kevin Conroy, renowned for his stint as Batman in both the excellent animated series and Rocksteady’s Arkham series, has passed away. The star was 66-years-old, and died following a short battle with cancer. For many, Conroy is Batman, having voiced the character for all 85 episodes of the award-winning animated series’ stint,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 452
Ragnarok has arrived
We've got a sneaking suspicion we know what many of you will be playing this weekend, but we've asking this question for years now, and we're not about to stop. Let's WAYP, shall we? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I've almost wrapped up God of War Ragnarok now, but I still have a couple of things to do before I leave the...
Friday11th Nov 2022
News 20 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Coming Next Week
Available from 15th November
Sony has today announced the lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games heading to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of November 2022. With 20
News Richard Schiff's Son Convinced Him to Play Odin in God of War Ragnarok
"Just say yes"
God of War Ragnarok is now in the hands of players, and sooner or later they'll get to meet the All-Father himself. As we knew before release, Odin shows his face in this epic sequel, and he's played by American actor Richard Schiff. Most famous for his role as Toby Ziegler in The West Wing, casting the performer in Ragnarok wasn't...
News Forspoken Is a Modern PS5 Open World Game, Alright
With added magic cat petting
As the launch of Square Enix’s long-awaited Forspoken nears, the Japanese publisher is beginning to peel back the curtain on the PS5 console exclusive. This latest in its ongoing Deep Dive trailer series centres on the open world of Athia, and the various activities that it contains. TL;DW: it’s a modern open world...
Talking Point What Are Your Thoughts on Protagonists Discussing Puzzles?
Think for yourself
If, like this author, you were old enough to grow up during the PS1 era, you’ll remember that visiting websites like GameFAQs and printing off entire walkthroughs was practically a necessity. Games, specifically action adventure games, could be so obtuse that you practically had no chance of progressing without a little extra...
News God of War Ragnarok Enjoys Biggest UK Launch in Series History, Just a Day After Release
Based on physical copies alone
God of War Ragnarok was always going to be a commercial juggernaut, but it sounds like the PS5 and PS4 sequel could go above and beyond some expectations. According to UK charts firm GfK (as reported by Games Industry), Ragnarok has already broken records, enjoying the biggest UK launch in franchise history — and...
News Dying Light 2's Bloody Ties DLC Introduces a Whole New World of Hurt
What we do in life echoes in eternity
Dying Light 2: Stay Human's latest DLC offering is now available, introducing an entirely new story-driven adventure which will see players venturing to the former opera building Carnage Hall, which has now been repurposed as a blood-soaked arena for post-apocalyptic gladiatorial combat. With new quests, weapon...
News Control 2 Is Official as Remedy Enters Publishing Agreement
505 Games is back on the job
Finnish studio Remedy has officially announced it's developing Control 2 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC after signing a publishing agreement with 505 Games. Using the team's own Northlight engine and tools, the game is currently in the concept stage. Control 2 only adds to the projects Remedy already has in production,...
News Helplessness Is a Core Tenet of The Callisto Protocol's Approach to Mastering Horror
The inabilty to defend oneself or to act effectively
As The Callisto Protocol creeps ever closer to its 2nd December release date, the waiting becomes ever more difficult to bear. Thankfully, the third instalment of the Mastering Horror docuseries is here to help lighten the load, if only for a little while. Helplessness and humanity are the focus...
News Will a PS5, PS4 Exclusive Win Big At The Game Awards?
Nominees incoming on Monday
The nominees for The Game Awards will be announced on Monday, 14th November. While it’s not the only awards show – in fact, a trio of Sony titles were nominated for The Golden Joysticks earlier today – it is the one that tends to get the most mainstream
News Journey Dev's Sky: Children of Light Appears on PS Store with December Release Window
Date incoming?
Back in the summer, thatgamecompany confirmed it would be bringing its latest game, Sky: Children of Light, to PS5 and PS4. With full crossplay support promised, Sky is set to be an intriguing exploration-based title, and we're looking forward to finally giving it a go. Anyway, the game now has its own page on the PlayStation Store,...
News Modern Warfare 2 Has Nearly Outsold Call of Duty: Vanguard in Europe Already
In just two weeks
In the space of just two weeks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has managed to sell so many copies across Europe that it has already on the brink of outselling Call of Duty: Vanguard in the region. Last year's World War II shooter was widely agreed to be a misfire for the FPS franchise, so with first-week sales up 125 per cent, the...
News Allegations of Fraud and Toxicity Emerge in War of Words Between ZA/UM and Disco Elysium Devs
Sunrise, parabellum
The ongoing saga between Disco Elysium lead creatives and studio ZA/UM has taken another turn for the dramatic, with game director Robert Kurvitz and art director Aleksander Rostov straight up accusing their former company of fraud. ZA/UM, not to be outdone, has denied these allegations and made some of their own, alleging that...
News Missing Thedas? Netflix's Animated Dragon Age: Absolution Series Might Be the Cure
Welcome to Miriam's story
With Dreadwolf on the horizon, starving Dragon Age fans finally have another massive roleplaying experience to look forward to. The wait just got a little easier, too, with the release of the first trailer for the upcoming Netflix animated series Dragon Age: Absolution, which looks pretty darn good. The animation is...
News Battlefield 2042 Coming to EA Play in a 'Few Weeks'
Alongside Season 3 content
Battlefield 2042 will be bundled in with the EA Play subscription service in a "few weeks" time alongside the launch of the game's third season of content. Granting you access to the full title and all of its post-launch support up until now, you'll be able to sample new weapons, map reworks, and changes to Specialists in...
News Uncover Cagliostro's Secrets in Revolutionary Soulslike Steelrising's Latest DLC
Keep your head on your shoulders
Steelrising's first DLC is now available; it's called Cagliostro's Secrets, and it introduces a swathe of content, expanding the base game with new side quests, weapons, and enemies and adding an entirely new location, the Hôpital Saint Louis. To start this new quest, budding revolutionaries must have visited the...
Thursday10th Nov 2022
News PS Plus Premium Members Bemused by Sony Once Again
No emulated classics, and no logic either
Last month’s PS Plus Premium update lacked any kind of logic, and Sony has once again proven it has no idea what it’s doing with its most expensive subscription tier. Members podding out for the top option will be “treated” to several PS3 era Ratchet & Clank
News Three Sony Games Nominated for Ultimate Game of the Year Award at the Golden Joysticks
Elden Ring also in with a chance
It's not quite The Game Awards, but British awards ceremony the Golden Joysticks has nominated three PS5, PS4 titles from PlayStation Studios for its Ultimate Game of the Year category. They are God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Forbidden West, and Gran Turismo 7. Joining them on the shortlist are the likes of
Review Tactics Ogre: Reborn (PS5) - A Tale That Grew in the Telling
Sing to me of a time long past
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a return to the golden age of isometric strategy RPGs, which, paradoxically, it helped to create. Building upon the rock solid foundations of 1995 Super Nintendo release Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, and the 2011 PSP remake of the same name, Reborn, in turn, makes everything old new...
News Project The Perceiver Is Equal Parts Ghost of Tsushima and Sekiro in Epic Debut
Be still our beating heart
Coming out of nowhere, today we got a debut trailer for what is currently known as Project: The Perceiver. This Chinese open-world action game strikes us as a fascinating blend of Ghost of Tsushima-style exploration with the intense sword-fighting action of something like Sekiro. We got an extended look at gameplay in the...
News Wrestling RPG WrestleQuest Brings the Smackdown to PS5, PS4 in May 2023
Nice one, brother
Turn-based wrestling RPG WrestleQuest has finally been given a release window, and you can plan your pile drivers accordingly. Despite the Switch focus in the trailer above, this outrageous adventure has also been confirmed for release on PS5 and PS4 and will launch in May 2023. Featuring the likes of legendary wrestlers such as...
News Hogwarts Legacy Will Reveal New Gameplay Tomorrow
In a special gameplay showcase
Avalanche Software will share a new gameplay showcase of Hogwarts Legacy tomorrow (Friday, 11th November 2022) on its Twitch and YouTube channels. Starting at 6pm GMT / 10am PT / 1pm ET, we'll be given a "small tour of Hogwarts Castle" as well as a look at the character creator system, UI, and combat. A few different...
News Ys X Targeting 2023 Release on PS5, PS4
X marks the spot
As per developer Falcom's latest financials report, it looks like the next Ys game — probably titled Ys X — will release before the end of September, 2023. However, it should be noted that this report only refers to the Japanese market — meaning that the West may have to wait a bit longer for a publisher like NIS America to...
News Feast Your Eyes on the 2D Dark Souls 3 Metroidvania That Never Was
Bloodborne remake, eat your heart out
In between FromSoftware's major releases, Souls fans will often feed their addictions with 2D takes on the genre, many of which are fantastic in their own right, like Blasphemous or Salt & Sanctuary. Each has its own unique appeal, but all lack that special From sauce. We recently got a sneak peek at...
PS Store Sales Charts Call of Duty on Top as Modern Warfare 2 Sells Best
Gotham Knights also charts
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 generated nearly $1 billion in its opening weekend on the market, setting a new record for the FPS series. Therefore, it was only ever going to claim one spot in the monthly PS Store sales charts: first place. The latest shooter from Infinity Ward was the best-selling PS5 game in both the U
News Like a Dragon: Ishin! Looks Fantastic in Twitchcon Gameplay Impressions
Revere the Emperor, expel the barbarians
Like a Dragon: Ishin! looks like it will be a lot of fun when it launches in February, with its 19th-century schtick a welcome change from the more modern setting of the classic Yakuza games. Attendees of Twitchcon were able to go hands-on with the game, and SEGA has released a short video of some lucky...
News Adepta Sororitas DLC Announced for Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
The Sisters of Battle join the fray
A new class is coming to Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr, an inquisitor with an Adepta Sororitas background, or the Sisters of Battle, for the uninitiated. Purifying heresy with the aid of blessed flames, sanctified steel and unshakeable faith in the God-Emperor of Mankind, these warrior-nuns are some of the...
News PS Plus Premium's Promised PC Streaming Still Missing in Parts of Europe
Offline
One of the perks of PS Plus Premium – there are vanishingly few, after all – is the ability to cloud stream PS4 and PS3 on either a PC or console. However, when the revamped service launched, the platform holder warned that the functionality to stream to a PC would not be available in select countries, like Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech...
News Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue Is Another PSVR2 Launch Game
Joins three other titles so far
Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue has been confirmed as a PSVR2 launch game, releasing 22nd February 2023 along with versions for PSVR and PC platforms. First revealed in a Play
News Lovely Watercolour Game Dordogne Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Out in spring 2023
Revealed during yesterday's Nintendo Indie World livestream, the pretty watercolours of Dordogne will also be coming to PS5, PS4 in the spring of 2023. From publisher Focus Entertainment (A Plague Tale: Requiem, Evil West) and French team UN JE NE SAIS QUOI, the narrative adventure explores childhood memories, love, and family as...
News A Space for the Unbound Given PS5, PS4 Release Date Following Partner Disputes
Out on 19th January 2023
Toge Productions and developer Mojiken have handed A Space for the Unbound a confirmed PS5, PS4 release date after first delaying the game due to disputes between the studio's western partner PQube. In August, Mojiken accused the publisher of withholding information surrounding a diversity fund grant, which was instead used...
Wednesday9th Nov 2022
Guide Where to Buy God of War Ragnarok Collector's and Jötnar Editions for PS5, PS4
Update: Out now!
Update: God of War Ragnarok launches is now available on PlayStation 5 and PS4. We're still tracking all the best prices and purchase options for you below, so have a browse and grab a copy if you're tempted! Looking for where to buy God of War Ragnarok Collector's and Jötnar Editions for PS5, PS4? The game is out now on both...
News Some God of War Ragnarok Collector's Editions Are Missing the Actual Game
Two DLC codes instead of full game download
A handful of buyers of the God of War Ragnarok Collector's Edition are reporting their copies have arrived without the digital PS5, PS4 download code they were promised. Instead, they've been sent two lots of the bonus DLC content for the game that gives you snow armour for Kratos and Atreus. Since the...
News God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Reviewer Threatened Over Lower Score
Twitter trolls should be both sorry and better
We’re obviously huge fans of God of War Ragnarok here at Push Square – we awarded the sequel our highest possible score – but we also welcome a variety of different opinions. While the majority of the media also appeared to share our sentiment on Santa Monica Studio’s release, one reviewer for...
Random KFC Capitalises on God of War Ragnarok with Opportune Ad Placement
Finger lickin' good
Sony can be a bit too quiet for our tastes at times, but when it’s got a blockbuster exclusive to market, it tends to go into overdrive. God of War Ragnarok, out today around the world, is absolutely everywhere right now – no matter which country you live in, you’ll no doubt be seeing television commercials, posters, and...
News Latest PS Store Sale Discounts 1,000+ PS5, PS4 Games and DLC
Judgment! Little Nightmares! Hitman!
A new PlayStation Store sale has landed today — official name pending — that brings another 1,000 price cuts to the digital marketplace. This time focused on PS5, PS4 games as well as a ton of DLC, you've got until 29th November 2022 to claim anything you like the look of. Below you'll find some of the most...
News Modern Warfare 2, Warzone 2 Reveal Huge First Season of Content
New maps! Battle Pass! Weapons!
Activision has revealed what Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 players can look forward to across the two title's first season of content. Starting 16th November 2022 — the release date of Warzone 2 — Modern Warfare 2 users will get two new maps, a fourth co-op mission named High Ground, and CDL...
News Game Studios Celebrate God of War Ragnarok Launch with Gorgeous Artwork
The tradition continues
It's become part of the PS Studios launch cycle: a first-party Sony game releases, and other developers celebrate by sharing some lovely art on social media. With God of War Ragnarok out on PS5 and PS4 today, other teams are posting some wonderful images of Kratos and Atreus, in some cases alongside other recognisable...
News FIFA 23's World Cup 2022 Kicks Off Today, Here Are the Patch Notes
Jules Rimet still gleamin'
Weirdly, the World Cup 2022 is a matter of days away now, and EA Sports is aiming to capitalise on the building enthusiasm with the addition of its officially licensed mode for FIFA 23. For those who missed the news earlier in the month, this will allow you to play real-life fixtures from the tournament in an attempt to...
Poll Did You Buy God of War Ragnarok?
End times
We've been waiting a long time to write this particular poll! God of War Ragnarok is finally available on PS5 and PS4. The much-hyped sequel to 2018's excellent God of War reboot, Ragnarok has actually managed to equal the first game's Metacritic score — which is certainly no small feat — making it one of the highest rated titles in...
News Some God of War Ragnarok Devs Were 'Freaking Out' Just Three Short Months Ago
"Holy crap, the game's not good. What are we going to do?"
The launch of God of War Ragnarok is finally upon us, and while we know that the game has received one of the warmest critical receptions of any game in recent years, some developers at Sony Santa Monica were "freaking out" as recently as just three months ago. In an interview with
News A Portal to the Nine Realms of God of War Ragnarok Has Opened in New York City
NYC subway now another branch of the bifrost
With the long-awaited launch of God of War Ragnarok finally upon us and hype levels reaching a fever pitch, PlayStation has gone all out on the marketing front, ensuring that commuters in New York City cannot help but be aware that the final days of Fimbulwinter are upon us. We got a fun new ad showing...
Mini Review Save Room (PS5) - RE4 Delight Turned Full Game
What're ya sorting?
Considering just how beloved the inventory management of Resident Evil 4 was, it's insane to think it's taken this long for someone to spin it out into a full game. 17 years later, Save Room is a completely faithful recreation of the enjoyable Tetris-like mechanic that works as a neat distraction for an hour or two. This is the...
News Endling: Extinction Is Forever Gets PS5 Release, Will Devastate You in 4K, at 60fps
Stay together for the kits
Devastating environmental survival game Endling: Extinction is Forever is now available on PS5, and it comes with the usual suite of additions, including 4K resolution, 60fps and DualSense support in the form of haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and controller audio. PS4 owners can upgrade to the PS5 version of the game...
News One of the People Who Designed Fortnite's Battle Pass Has Just Joined Naughty Dog
Sony studio hires principal monetisation designer
It's no secret that a notable portion of PlayStation's first-party catalogue going forward will dip into the world of live service and multiplayer. One of these titles will almost certainly be Naughty Dog's upcoming multiplayer shooter, thought to be called The Last of Us Factions. We've heard next...
News The Last of Us Board Game Funded at Triple the Pledge Goal
Still three weeks left to go
More than 4,000 backers have ensured The Last of Us: Escape the Dark board game will indeed be manufactured as its Kickstarter closes in on accruing triple the pledge goal asked for. Produced by Themeborne, the company asked for £120,000 of funding. However, with 23 days still left to go, it has secured
News Arad Chronicle: Kazan Has All the Trappings of a Worthy Soulslike
Git gud all over again
Arad Chronicle: Kazan, formerly known as Project AK, is a console Soulslike currently being developed by Korean studio Neople, best known for the Dungeon Fighter Online series of PC brawlers. We got a new trailer showing off the promising-looking action RPG, although specific platforms or even a release window have yet to be...
News Tales of Symphonia Remastered Dated for 17th February on PS4
Another big JRPG for the new year
Bandai Namco will release Tales of Symphonia Remastered on 17th February 2023 for PS4, the publisher confirmed in a new trailer. Featuring clips of combat, cutscenes, and general gameplay, the footage is viewable above. The JRPG was first launched on Nintendo Gamecube in 2003 before being ported to PS2 (Japan only)...
News Button Bashers Rejoice! Street Fighter 6 Adds Third Control Scheme for You
But it's understandably offline only
We already know that Street Fighter 6 is trying to reduce the barrier for entry with an alternative, modern control scheme that will allow players to perform special moves with a couple of button presses. However, as teased in a Game Informer cover story, Capcom is planning a third option for mashers, which will...
News Overwatch 2 Racks Up More Than 35 Million Players in Its First Month
Heroes never die, and instead keep playing
Overwatch 2 was always going to be a big game, what with the legion of dedicated fans of the original Overwatch diving in and the floodgates being opened by the free-to-play nature of the sequel. Sure enough, Activision Blizzard has announced some pretty spectacular numbers, revealing that more than 35...
Tuesday8th Nov 2022
Guide All Resident Evil Games Ranked and Best Places to Start
A comprehensive guide to Resident Evil
The Resident Evil series is one of gaming's most popular and recognisable franchises, dating back to the PlayStation 1 and encompassing more than 25 years of history. With a hardcore following across the globe that hotly anticipates all upcoming entries — no matter where it's a mainline instalment or spin-off...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.61 Out Now, Fixes Bugs and Adds Umbrellas
Get all the patch notes here
CD Projekt RED has released the latest Cyberpunk 2077 update on PS5 and PS4, bringing the RPG up to version number 1.61. It's being rolled out across consoles as we speak, and acts as more of a bug and glitch-fixing patch rather than one that adds new content. For those sort of game-changing additions, you'll need to...
News Ys 8 Has Graphical Improvements and a 120fps Mode on PS5
Plus cosmetic DLC
Publisher NIS America has confirmed that the PS5 port of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana features various graphical improvements, along with an optional performance mode. On Sony's current-gen console, the title benefits from improved textures and shadow detail, as well as increased draw distances. According to NISA, pop-in has been...
Mini Review Return to Monkey Island (PS5) - Original Creators Return to Beloved Point and Click
Rubber chicken with pulley optional
We find the mighty pirate Guybrush Threepwood sitting on a park bench, a bit older but not necessarily wiser. He is relaying the tale of a quest from The Secret of Monkey Island to a familiar youngster. The story that plays out is essentially the greatest hits of his first two adventures, with a sprinkling of...
Soapbox God of War Ragnarok Is a Real Game of the Year Rival to Elden Ring
Sammy didn't expect it
I absolutely loved Elden Ring. My relationship with FromSoftware’s rise into the mainstream has been, well, complicated. Many forget that the Japanese studio has been knocking around PlayStation platforms since the days of King’s Field, where it was resolutely considered a B-tier developer at best. Even with the remarkable...
News EA Reportedly Writes Off Project CARS, DiRT Franchises
Fans will be slightly mad
It appears to be a sad day for racing fans, as not one but two franchises have seemingly been retired. EA, which owns racing game specialist Codemasters, has apparently cancelled both the Project CARS and DiRT series in a reassessment of its racing portfolio. That's according to new reports from both GamesIndustry.biz and...
News God of War Ragnarok Day One Patch Notes Revealed
It's a big one
God of War Ragnarok is finally out on PS5 and PS4 tomorrow (or perhaps you already have it, depending on when you're reading this article), and developer Santa Monica Studio has confirmed that there'll be a nice big update for you to download on release. This day one patch fixes and improves loads of little things. "We strongly...
News Firefighting Simulator: The Squad Is Looking Lit on PS5, PS4
It's getting hot in here
Fight flames in the upcoming Firefighting Simulator: The Squad, which is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 6th December, courtesy of simulation specialists Astragon Entertainment. Developed by – wait for this – Chronos Unterhaltungssoftware, the release will see you team up with up to three other players, as you tackle 30...
Poll Did You Buy Sonic Frontiers?
Feeling blue
Sonic Frontiers is here, and it's actually...pretty good? Well, that's what our own Sonic Frontiers PS5 review says, and it's currently sitting at a respectable 73 on Metacritic — which, let's be honest, is fairly high for a modern Sonic title. You could argue that the Blue Blur is back, then, but have the review scores been enough to...
News Sony Might Be Making a Horizon MMO, And It Could Come to Phones
Look on the horizon
There’s strong speculation coming out of Korea that Sony has signed a deal with developer NCSoft to create an MMO adaptation of its best-selling Horizon franchise. The studio is best known for uber-popular releases like Lineage and Guild Wars, which are big in Asia, although a report by local publication
News Death Stranding Celebrates 10 Million Porters on Original Game's Third Anniversary
Not bad for an independent studio
Kojima Productions has announced an impressive milestone on the third anniversary of the release of Death Stranding, which, along with Death Stranding Director's Cut, has seen 10 million players step into the battered boots of protagonist Sam Porter Bridges. Death Stranding was first launched on PlayStation 4 on...
News Take-Two Reiterates GTA 6 Leak 'Won't Have Any Influence on Development'
Plus, GTA 5 speeds past 170 million units sold
Following the high-profile leak of more than an hour of still-in-development GTA 6 footage, developer Rockstar vowed the incident would not affect development and that the team would exceed players' expectations. Parent company Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has reiterated this stance during an earnings...
News New Valkyrie Elysium Update Adds More Modes, Difficulty Levels
Plus new Trophies
As announced at the end of September, Valkyrie Elysium has been updated on PS5, PS4 with new modes, Trophies, and an extra difficulty level. The patch is now live on both systems and weighs in at just under 1GB. Hilde's Vengeance is the biggest addition the update makes, which is a new mode where Hilde is the playable character...
Time will tell
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has proven to be another hit from the franchise, with the vaunted shooter currently selling like hotcakes. It should come as no surprise, then, that we would see a follow-up in the next year, but what form the next full-price Call of Duty release will take is currently a matter for debate. Activision...
News Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Promo Features Personalised Highlight Reels
How did you do?
Everyone loves statistics, don’t they? Call of Duty has picked a move from the ol’ Spotify Wrapped playbook to promote the upcoming Warzone 2.0, sending out personalised trailers to everyone who tried the original Warzone with their stats inside. To be honest, ours aren’t overly impressive – we never won a game and only...
News Saddle Up, Partner, Cowboy Shooter Evil West Shows Off Online Co-Op in New Trailer
Yee-haw!
Gloriously gory shooter Evil West has shown off its online co-op mode in a new trailer, and it looks like a good old bit of rootin' tootin' demon shootin' fun. We recently got an overview trailer for the title, which solidified this game as one to keep an eye on. Evil West is set in a vampire-filled twist on the classic old western...
News Otherworldly Adventure Game Blacktail Explores 15th December Release Date on PS5
The darker the night, the brighter the stars
Blacktail is a surreal action-adventure game set in a grim fairy-tale world inspired by Slavic folklore and based on the legend of Baba Yaga. You play as Yaga, a young girl accused of witchcraft, who must learn to survive in the wilderness by mastering the art of potion craft and by honing her skills with...
News Capcom Reveals Ken's Classic Threads in Game Informer Cover Reveal
Nostalgic threads for Ryu, Chun-Li teased
Ken’s default look in Street Fighter 6 leans into more of a street style than long-time fans may be used to, but the original World Warrior has still got his classic threads knocking about. As part of a new Game Informer cover story, Capcom has revealed some brand new artwork of Ryu’s famous sparring...
News Need for Speed Unbound's Takeover Mode Is All About Driving with Style
New mode shown off
Need for Speed Unbound is just under a month away at this point, and it looks pretty promising from what we've seen so far. A new gameplay trailer has just arrived, this time focusing on a new mode — Takeover. These are replayable events that are all about driving with style to rack up points. Think of it a bit like gymkhana in...
Monday7th Nov 2022
Review Sonic Frontiers (PS5) - Bold New Gamble for the Series Pays Off
I must proceed at a high velocity
After 23 years of 3D Sonic adventures, we all know how we feel about them; some love them, some demand they be launched into the sun. Regardless of your opinion on the 3D games, it was clear that, after the disaster that was Sonic Forces — a game many consider one of his worst ever — something drastic had to...
News New PS Stars Rewards Celebrate God of War, Ratchet & Clank, PS3
All available this month
Sony has revealed a range of new PS Stars rewards that will be distributed throughout the month of November. Asking you to perform basic tasks, you'll be handed digital collectibles celebrating the launch of God of War Ragnarok, the 20th anniversary of Ratchet & Clank, and the PS3 era. They'll be available across the...
News See How Persona 5 Royal on PS5 Compares in Latest Digital Foundry Tech Test
60fps or bust
The recently released PS5 version of Persona 5 Royal has been in the wild long enough for the technical wizards over at Digital Foundry to work their magic, comparing the immaculate JRPG across each and every platform on which the game is playable. Persona 5 has seen several iterations since it was released in 2016. Originally...
News Final Fantasy 16 Is Exclusive to PS5 for Six Months, Sony Confirms
Finality fantasy
We've known since its reveal that Final Fantasy XVI will be a PS5 console exclusive when it first launches in summer 2023. However, we haven't been told how long that exclusivity period will actually be — until now. A new marketing montage from PlayStation features a glimpse of the upcoming action RPG, and as long as you don't...
News Next Mass Effect Gets a Tiny Teaser for N7 Day
Spacing out
We might have forgotten that today is N7 Day — the date on which everything Mass Effect is celebrated — but BioWare hasn't! The developer has posted what seems to be a very, very, very small teaser for the next Mass Effect on social media. The 25-second clip shows some kind of space station (which sort of resembles an...
Mini Review The Entropy Centre (PS5) - Portal-Esque Adventure Rewinds Time
If I could turn back time
Waking up in a strange facility, protagonist Aria Adams finds herself a Handheld Entropy Device (HED): a gun-like entity which can bend time, and houses a sassy virtual companion named Astra. If that sounds vaguely familiar, then you should already know what to expect. It’s hard to ignore the influence of Portal in The...
News A New Sword Art Online Action RPG Slashes to PS5, PS4 in 2023
Last Recollection
Update: As predicted, Bandai Namco has released an English version of the announcement trailer for Sword Art Online: Last Recollection. You can watch it above. Original Story: Bandai Namco's Sword Art Online series of action RPGs will continue in 2023. The next instalment will release on both PS5 and PS4, but all we have to go on...
News Ubisoft Stresses the Prince of Persia Remake Isn't Cancelled
No plans for other remakes
Ubisoft has published an article on its official website that answers questions surrounding the rather troubled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake and its development. While its responses are basic, the French publisher confirms the game "is not cancelled". Any
News Atomic Heart Goes Nuclear with 10 Minutes of Bombastic Boss Gameplay
Duck and weave
The more we see of Atomic Heart, the more we can't wait to dive into the Bioshock-esque shooter. With its Soviet setting and bombastic gameplay style, it certainly looks unique, if nothing else. We got an extended look at a boss fight courtesy of IGN's First coverage, which will continue throughout November, so if you are looking...
News UK Sales Charts: Modern Warfare 2 Keeps Top Spot as Gotham Knights Slips
Ragnarok is coming, though
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was the best-selling physical video game in the UK for a second week in a row. Sales were down 42 per cent, but with almost all games experiencing a dip in their second week on the market, this particular decrease is actually impressive compared to other titles. The FPS is expected to stay in...
Sounds contentious
Seasoned composer Sarah Schachner will no longer be involved with the recently released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, leaving fans to wonder about the status of the game's soundtrack. As reported by Variety, Schachner cited “challenges in the working dynamic with the game’s audio director” as the reasons for her...
News Kratos, Atreus, and Freya Given Cute Skins in Sackboy: A Big Adventure
Out the same day as Ragnarok
If you'd rather cuddle Kratos and Atreus instead of seeing them take on Thor, you might want to load up Sackboy: A Big Adventure on Wednesday, not God of War Ragnarok. The cutesy 3D platformer is getting three new costumes themed around the upcoming PS5, PS4 release that turns the protagonists — along with Freya - into...
News The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me Introduces Cast of Potential Victims
Like lambs to the slaughter
The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me release date is right around the corner, with the next instalment of the horror series set to scare our pants off on 18th November. It seems timely, then, that we should properly be introduced to the game's core cast of characters, whose fate will rest in our own capricious...
News Stranger Things VR Could Release on PSVR2
Coming to "major VR platforms"
A VR adaptation of the Netflix series Stranger Things is being released at the end of next year, and PSVR2 may be one of the platforms to receive a version. Announced over the weekend and dubbed Stranger Things VR, it's releasing on "major VR platforms" in late 2023. You'd assume Sony's next-gen headset would be part
News You Can Customise the Sound of Your Exhaust in PS5's Need for Speed Unbound
Unprecedent personalisation
EA has promised unprecedented customisation in Need for Speed Unbound, and that extends to the sound of your exhaust. Anyone who lives near a busy road will know Boy Racers™ love to make a racket, and in Criterion’s upcoming race-‘em-up you’ll be able to determine the timbre, tone, and much more of your car...
News Ghost Rider Takes Centre Stage in Marvel's Midnight Suns Latest Gameplay Showcase
Hellfire is powerful, but it comes at a cost...
The latest Marvel's Midnight Suns character showcase is all about Ghost Rider himself. In a fun twist, the video opens with a cameo of the original Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze, but players will take command of the Robbie Reyes iteration of the character in-game. Ghost Rider's role on the battlefield is...
News New One Piece Odyssey Trailer Revisits Water 7 with Fresh Gameplay
Water water everywhere
As previously reported, One Piece Odyssey will transport players back to various Straw Hat adventures from the source material — and the latest story arc to be featured is Water 7, when the gang visited the City of Water. This new trailer's got some fresh gameplay footage, as our heroes take a look around the aforementioned...
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