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Digital and physical games brought closer together
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News - March, 2023
Friday31st Mar 2023
News Marvel's Avengers Makes Almost All PS5, PS4 Content Free Before Delisting
Final update buffs heroes before winding down
Update: After a little bit of a mix-up, the Marvel’s Avengers patch notes for v2.8 are now live, and they include a surprising number of bug fixes, improvements, and tuning considering the release is at the end of its life. We’ve included all of the updates below: NEW FEATURES: The Marketplace has...
Soapbox PSVR2 Already Feels Like It's on Course for Failure
Liam's worried for the headset's future
No matter whether the reports of Sony shifting only 270,000 PSVR2 headsets since its February 2023 launch are true or not, it seems safe to say the future of the platform isn't exactly guaranteed. While current owners are enjoying a long list of launch titles and a handful of games released since 22nd February...
News MLB The Show 23's Face Scan Finally Available on iPhone
We waited a while
Update #2: An entire week after MLB The Show 23's Early Access release, the game's Companion App is now available on iPhone, meaning you can finally use one of the release's main new features, Face Scan. You can download it through here. Update #1: MLB The Show 23 is out now on PS5 and PS4, and there's still no sign of its...
News It's Never Been Cheaper to Seriously Expand Your PS5's Storage Space
Spaced out
When the PS5 was first announced, there was some criticism of Sony’s decision to use non-proprietary expandable storage. This is because, rather than simply plug in an extra SSD, the manufacturer required you to open up your console, install heat sinks, and perform other “complicated” tasks more associated with building computers...
News Indie Not on PlayStation Beats PS5, PS4's Biggest Hits to BAFTA's Game of the Year
Cop that, Kratos
A tiny little indie game called Vampire Survivors (which isn't even available on PlayStation platforms, mind you) just beat out both God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring to win the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game. Can you believe that?! All kidding aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a...
News Final Fantasy 16 Goes Gold Well Ahead of June Release Date
Dev team continues to impress
Ladies and gentlemen, we now live in a world where mainline Final Fantasy games are ready to be shipped months ahead of their release date. How times have changed! Indeed, Final Fantasy XVI has gone gold, meaning that development is complete, and it's basically ready for public consumption. As alluded, this...
News New Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update Makes the First Boss Easier
Get all the patch 1.05 notes here
A new Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty update is now available on PS5, PS4, bringing the Team Ninja title up to version number 1.05. The big change players will notice — if they're still in the early game at least — is that the first boss has been made easier to fight. Named Zhang Liang, he's made a name for himself as...
News Oh No, 'Exciting' Persona News Has Been Teased Again
Don't you dare
No. No. Don't even think about it. Don't you dare get hyped for Persona news. You've been here before. We've all been here before — and we all know how it ends. That's right, Atlus is once again teasing "exciting news" regarding its role-playing series. This time, it's telling fans to stay tuned for an upcoming livestream, which is...
Saturday1st Apr 2023
News The Last of Us PC Is Naughty Dog's Worst Ever Reviewed Game by Some Margin
Shocker
Naughty Dog deserves a standing ovation for somehow managing to cock up the PC port of one of the greatest games ever made. The developer – a symbol of consistency for many years – has dished up one of the most disastrous releases in recent memory with The Last of Us: Part I, and all on the back of a ridiculously successful transmedia...
Friday31st Mar 2023
News Final Fantasy 16 Wouldn't Be Possible Without PS5
Director "blown away" by the console
It sounds like Final Fantasy XVI director Hiroshi Takai has been left thoroughly impressed by the PS5. In a new interview over on the PlayStation Blog, Takai talks about the advantages of developing for Sony's current-gen console, and although this isn't the first time we've seen such praise, his answers shed a...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil 4 Remake?
Permanent resident
Chances are, you've played Resident Evil 4 at some point. Capcom's classic action horror title has been ported to just about every platform under the sun, but we want to hear what you think about one very specific version. We are, of course, referring to the recently released Resident Evil 4 remake on PS5 and PS4. The Japanese...
News ESA Director Explains Why E3 2023 Was Cancelled
"Ultimately, there were challenges that proved too large to surmount"
The news that E3 2023 has been cancelled is only a few hours old, and we are honestly kind of still reeling. Sure, we knew that the venerable industry event had an uphill battle ahead of it, with publishers pulling out left and right, but it still seems kind of surreal, you know?
Time to Dai
Dreadfully named action RPG spinoff Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai will release worldwide this autumn / fall, Square Enix has announced. We've been waiting on this one for a while; it was confirmed for a Western launch last September, but we've had no additional information until now. Anyway, if you don't know what...
News Shuhei Yoshida Wants to Change the Way Indie Developers Perceive PlayStation
Hearts and minds
Shuhei Yoshida is a decades-long video game industry veteran, serving as president of SIE Worldwide Studios through a crucial era in PlayStation history and occupying a special place of affection in the hearts of legions of fans. He was honoured with a BAFTA fellowship for his many achievements within and promotion of the gaming...
News Out Today, This PS5, PS4 Hot Wheels Game Requires a Toy Car to Play
Hot Wheels: Rift Rally available now
It seems to have flown completely under the radar, but Hot Wheels: Rift Rally has released today on PS5 and PS4. From Velan Studios, the makers of Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit (and, less pertinently, Knockout City), it's a mixed reality arcade racer that turns your home into a customisable track. In the box,...
News The Last of Us Is One of Sony's More Popular PC Ports Despite the Flaws
Peak player count of 36,496
Even with its silly bugs and performance problems, The Last of Us: Part I has proven to be one of Sony's more popular PC ports. A peak of 36,496 players were all experiencing the Naughty Dog title at once on release day, and the game has consistently pulled in roughly 20,000 users in the evenings each day since. This...
News Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court Expansion Graces Consoles on 17th May
A regal addition
Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was released on PS5 last year, and while we thought it was great, we only got to experience the base game. Thankfully, the excellent Royal Court expansion has been announced to be making the jump to consoles, which is a regal pronouncement we couldn't be more pleased to make. As anyone who has...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Gears Up for Open Beta on PS5, PS4 in May
Rise up
Expanded sort-of-sequel Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is getting an open beta on both PS5 and PS4 in May, publisher Cygames has confirmed. In case you don't know, Rising is built upon 2020's Granblue Fantasy Versus, but it's got new characters, mechanics, moves, and more. It's also going to utilise rollback netcode, which should make for a...
News Crash Team Rumble's Battle Pass Not Required to Unlock New Characters, Closed Beta Incoming
Play to win
Crash Team Rumble is on the horizon, with the competitive multiplayer spinoff unleashed on 20th June, on both PS5 and PS4. We just learned some juicy new details about the title, like that there will be a closed beta in the coming weeks and the welcome news that character unlocks won't be tied to Battle Pass progress. In a lengthy blog...
News TramSim: Console Edition Tours Munich, Vienna on PS5, PS4
Trampled under foot
Another public transport simulation will stop on PS5 and PS4 in the near future, as Dovetail Games has announced a partnership with Austrian developer ViewApp which will see TramSim: Console Edition ported to PlayStation. The release, which will focus on tram lines in both Vienna and Munich, promises photorealistic visuals and...
News Genshin Impact's Parade of Providence Gets Underway from 12th April
There's no time to lose
Genshin Impact is the game that never stops growing, and that means there’s tons to look forward to in the title’s imminent 3.6 update. As an overview, you can look forward to new character banners, events, minigames, and even an entirely new area to explore – yeah, we hope your backlog isn’t bulging, because it’s...
Thursday30th Mar 2023
News Diablo 4 Releases Some Mind-Blowing Beta Stats
Bloody hell
Surprise! The Diablo 4 beta ended up being very, very popular. The action RPG opened its gates to players who had pre-ordered last-last weekend, and the open beta was available to everyone the weekend after. Blizzard has gone ahead and released a bunch of beta-based stats, and we're looking at some pretty crazy numbers here. For...
News Why You Should Pay Attention to PS Plus' Tails of Iron on PS5, PS4
Toadally worth checking out
One of April's PS Plus Essential offerings, Tails of Iron is a tough-as-nails 2D RPG that you might have missed. Fret not, we're here to tell you why you should check it out outside of the fact that, you know, you'll have access to it with an active PS Plus membership from 4th April. Tails of Iron tells the tale of...
News Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Introduces the Waterwing in New Footage
Sun and sea
Burning Shores, the expansion for Horizon Forbidden West, is only a couple of weeks(ish) away now, and developer Guerrilla Games is finally peeling back the curtain on what we can expect. In a new social post, the studio has shared the following video, showing brand new footage — and a brand new machine: The Waterwing is a...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Unloads a Wedge of Clean PS5 Gameplay
Pebble Beach and Sawgrass star
Still not sure what to expect from EA Sports PGA Tour? Well, how does a wedge of uninterrupted PS5 gameplay fix you? This pretty lengthy video includes full footage of nine holes from Pebble Beach and nine holes from Sawgrass, both rendered immaculately in the Frostbite Engine. While we don’t think the visuals quite...
News PSVR2 Sales Off to a 'Slow Start', New Report Claims
Bloomberg says less than 300,000 units sold
A new report from Takashi Mochizuki of Bloomberg claims sales of Sony's PSVR2 headset are off to a "slow start", with around 270,000 units ship
Friday31st Mar 2023
News E3 2023 Has Been Officially Cancelled
Event failed to garner enough interest
The ESA has today announced to its members that E3 2023 is cancelled. In an email shared with IGN, it is revealed that the event "did not garner the sustained interest necessary to execute it in a way that would showcase the size, strength, and impact of our industry". A statement from ReedPop reads: "This was...
Thursday30th Mar 2023
News Naughty Dog Drops The Last of Us PC Hotfix After Disastrous Launch
Click click boom
It’s really hard to imagine Naughty Dog, a developer renowned for its quality and attention to detail, dropping a clanger like The Last of Us: Part 1’s disastrous PC port. It’s even more disappointing that it’s arrived after the success of the television series, which had fans itching to return to the franchise’s...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Info Finally Dropping in June
Preem
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Phantom Liberty, the big expansion for Cyberpunk 2077, will be returning to the stage this summer — in June, to be more specific. We've heard next to nothing about the DLC since its reveal all the way back in September 2022, so we assume this'll be a pretty substantial blowout... probably alongside a release...
Mini Review Citizen Sleeper (PS5) - Solemn Yet Satisfying Sci-Fi Storytelling
Don't sleep on it
Citizen Sleeper merges the RPG with the visual novel, wrapping it up in a brooding sci-fi blanket. Playing as the titular Sleeper — an android with the emulated mind of a human being — you explore Erlin's Eye, a vast space station run by corrupt corporations and inhabited by people making the best of it. As you progress, you'll...
News Classic RPG Remake Live A Live Coming to PS5, PS4 on 27th April
Demo out on the PS Store now
Square Enix has announced it's bringing the HD-2D remake of its classic SNES RPG Live A Live to PS5, PS4 on 27th April 2023. A demo is available on the PS Store now, and you'll be able to carry over your progress into the full game once it launches next month. PS Plus members can get a 20 per cent discount on digital...
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News Diablo 4 Changes Based on Beta Feedback Will Be Announced Soon
Well ahead of June's launch
The recent Diablo 4 beta will have given developer Blizzard a lot to think about. During the testing period — which covered the last two weekends — players were encouraged to share any and all feedback with the team. Given that the beta was rather robust in terms of content, it's fair to assume that Blizzard will be...
Friday31st Mar 2023
Random The Last of Us Looks Kinda Awesome As an FPS
Time for a close up
The Last of Us is not a first-person shooter – but what if it was? We’re sure PC mods will give us a better idea one day in the not too distant future, but Twitter user Ceraphyte has used Photo Mode to sneak us an early glimpse. Basically, these screenshots show the survival horror game from the perspective of a traditional...
Thursday30th Mar 2023
Soapbox I Can't Stop Thinking About Kung Fu Rider on PS3
Bums on seats
While casually browsing the Nintendo Switch’s painfully slow digital storefront this week, one game in particular caught my eye: it’s called, amusingly, Gekisou! Benza Race -Toilet Shooting Star- and the typo-laden description explains that you’ll be riding a bog in various racing scenarios. The provided screenshots look scrappy,...
News Ageing Hardware Like PS4, Nintendo Switch May Be Holding LEGO 2K Drive Back
Getting lapped
LEGO 2K Drive is bringing a fresh take on the arcade racing genre to PS5 and PS4 on 19th May, and we're pretty excited to check out the AAA title when it does. One interesting tidbit stood out to us in a recent interview with VGC, though, when executive producer Mark Pierce seemed to imply that older generati
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Can't Wait to Be PS5, PS4 King from 5th April
Simba and Nala near
The next major Disney Dreamlight Valley update will open its doors on 5th April, and it looks like fans of the Animal Crossing-esque outing can look forward to a bunch of new content – including the previously announced Lion King realm. While Gameloft is keeping details close to its chest, the developer’s already confirmed...
News Disney Speedstorm Trophy List Is Pretty Grindy, But No Platinum on PS5, PS4
Settle for gold
Disney Speedstorm is the free-to-play kart racer coming soon to PS5 and PS4 in an early access capacity. The game stars characters from across Disney and Pixar's movies, and has them racing around courses based on film locations, and it looks pretty decent. If you're in the mood to check it out, the PlayStation versions will of...
News Square Enix Honours Final Fantasy 7's Legacy with Set of Tacky NFT Trading Cards
Read the room
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy VII Anniversary Art Museum: Digital Card Plus, a collection of trading cards inspired by iconic characters and artwork from Final Fantasy VII commemorating the franchise's 25th anniversary. It will, of course, include NFTs. Each pack will contain six cards and one digita
News Sonic Mania Dev Confirms It Helped SEGA with Sonic Origins Plus
Bring in the talent
SEGA is making some big changes to Sonic Origins with the expanded re-release, Sonic Origins Plus. Comprising a new playable character in Amy, Knuckles playable in Sonic CD, and a dozen newly added Game Gear games, it's a clear effort from the publisher to turn the retro collection's fortunes around. While it's catching a bit of...
News 2K Sports Battles EA's Golf Sim with Free John Cena DLC for PGA Tour 2K23
No, we didn't make that up
EA Sports PGA Tour releases next month on PS5, bringing genuine competition to the virtual golf space for the first time in decades. And how has 2K Sports decided to combat the impending arrival? It’s adding 16-time WWE Superstar John Cena as free DLC. Presumably, this is the publisher recycling the character model...
News Pour One Out for Team Fortress 2 on PS3, Which Is Now Offline After 15 Years
A good run
Back when The Orange Box first released on PS3, it was marked down as a disaster. Due to the complicated architecture of Sony’s system at the time, Valve passed on the project, and the port was handled by EA UK. The results were far from optimal: the game suffered from framerate issues, slow loading, and various other bugs. Despite all...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Sales Beaten by Switch But Remain Steady
Just shy of 40,000 consoles bought
Sales of the PS5 in Japan flatlined last week, stopping the steady decrease in console purchases Sony has seen in the region for the past month or so. Since hitting the highs of 65,000 systems shifted in the space of seven days, sales are beginning to rest around the 40,000 mark when both models are combined. Case...
News Hunt the Night Might Help with Zelda FOMO on PS5, PS4
A Link to The Path
Hunt the Night is an excellent-looking action RPG which puts us in mind of old-school Zelda, Hyper Light Drifter, and The Witcher, of all things (although that might just be the light hair, ponytail, and monster slaying aspect). In a trailer showing off dungeon and overworld gameplay, we see protagonist Vesper exploring the...
News EA Is 'Restructuring', Laying Off Around 6% of Total Workforce
Around 775 employees affected
EA has announced it will be "restructuring", which is the corporate-approved way of saying it will be laying off as many as 775 employees. CEO Andrew Wilson, in a letter to staff that was later made public on the company’s website, describes EA as "operating from a position of strength" but wants to move away from...
News Meet Your Maker Will Continue to Expand on PS5, PS4 Beyond Its PS Plus Launch
The long game
The words live service send shivers down the spines of long-time readers, but it’s not always a bad thing – after all, there’s very little wrong with getting more of a game you love. Meet Your Maker, which will launch next week at no extra cost for PS Plus subscribers, is certainly hoping to maximise its potential with...
News Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Gets First Glimpse of Action RPG Gameplay
Looking sharp
Still targeting a 6th October release date, Sword Art Online: Last Recollection has a new trailer that features a quick look at its action-based combat system. Much like previous games, you'll fight enemies as a team, combining sword skills to unleash big combos. It also looks like Last Recollection will emphasise character switching...
News God of War Ragnarok's Award-Winning Sound Broken Down in Fascinating Video
Foley artist takes us behind the scenes
Something that's rarely touched on when talking about Sony's first-party games is their sound design, which is almost universally fantastic. PlayStation Studios really has an ear for good audio, and it's all down to people like Joanna Fang, a foley artist working across the platform's big-budget exclusives...
Friday31st Mar 2023
News Wacky Gladiator Game GORN Enters the PSVR2 Coliseum
GORN but not forgotten
Originally intended as a PSVR2 launch title, bonkers gladiator game Gorn has finally fought its way to the PS Store. “Broforce developer Free Lives’ frighteningly realistic depiction of gladiatorial combat arrives on PSVR2 off the back of universal acclaim and massive success with over 1.5 million units sold so far,” the...
Thursday30th Mar 2023
News Tekken's New Tekken Talk Series Is a Must Watch for Fans
Tekken it higher
Bandai Namco has launched a new video series called 'Tekken Talk', which, as you might have guessed, talks about the Tekken series. The first episode is hosted by esports manager Sumichu, and features Tekken producer Michael Murray alongside fighting game veteran and commentator Rip, and ever-popular content creator Maximilian Dood...
News Iconic GBC Sidescroller Shantae Belly Dances Closer to PS5, PS4 Debut
Hair at last
We’ve known for almost a year that WayForward’s legendary GBC sidescroller Shantae is poised to make its PlayStation debut, but now it looks like it’s finally close. Trophies for the belly dancing platformer have started to populate Sony’s servers, and that’s usually a sign that a title is on the home straight to release...
News The Newest Nobunaga's Ambition Is Awakening in the West This July
Strategy series turns 40
Freshly announced, Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening is campaigning West on PS4 this July. The currently in-development strategy title is the latest entry in Koei Tecmo's long-running series, and has actually been revealed in celebration of the property's 40th anniversary. Now that's what we call a legacy. It sounds like...
Wednesday29th Mar 2023
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for April 2023 Announced
Making, adventuring, and side-scrolling
Sony has today revealed the full lineup of PS5, PS4 games heading to PS Plus Essential for the month of April 2023. All three games will be available for download from Tuesday, 4th April 2023 on the base tier of Sony's premier subscription service. Next month, members can look forward to playing the following:...
Guide MLB The Show 23: All Player Attributes and Terminology Explained
A glossary for the game's vaguest terms
Looking for all players attributes and terminology explained in MLB The Show 23? If you're new to San Diego Studio's baseball sim, or even a long-term player, wrapping your head around the sheer number of acronyms and contractions used in the series can be an impossible exercise. Fortunately, as part of our...
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 23.01-07.01.01 do?
Sony has not long made a pretty major system software update for PS5, adding support for Discord voice calls among many other improvements. Since then, it's released a smaller update (with everyone's favourite patch note), and now, the platform holder has just pushed out another one. What's this one all about,...
News PlayStation Fans Are Totally Torn Over PS5 Pro
Will they, won't they
Ah, the rumoured PS5 Pro. Reports of this upgraded console really kicked into gear a couple of weeks back, with claims that the half-step console is already in development and could be targeting a 2024 release window. Naturally, we wanted to know how PlayStation fans felt about this. After all, it feels like the PS5 is only...
News Joel's Screwed Up Face the Punchline of The Last of Us PC Version
It gets worse before it gets better
We are not entirely sure Naughty Dog envisioned the launch day of its PC version of The Last of Us: Part I to have gone quite like this. Instead of celebratory tweets and beautiful Photo Mode dumps on social media from users, it's having to put out one fire after another. What's available on PC is said to be a...
News Big PS Store Spring Sale Makes Over 2,300 PS5, PS4 Games Much Cheaper
Dead Space! Destiny 2! Crisis Core!
Sony has rolled out one of the PS Store big guns: the spring sale has arrived, handing more than 2,300 PS5, PS4 games a price cut. All the deals below are available until midnight on 14th April 2023, and they include some all-time low prices for fantastic titles. We've listed some highlights below, but rest...
Mini Review The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Tourist Edition (PSVR2) Must-Buy VR Survival
Saintly survival
The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners - Tourist Edition is a 15-to-20-hour post-apocalyptic survival experience developed by Skydance Interactive. Playing as The Tourist, you find yourselves in a flooded New Orleans, among several conflicting factions all fighting over access to The Reserve, a haven full resources for surviving an...
News Gran Turismo 7 Officially Details Huge PS5, PS4 1.31 Update, Out Today
Super Formula cars in April
Update: After last night's accidental leak, Sony has officially detailed the big PS5, PS4 1.31 update for Gran Turismo 7. All the details you see below are now confirmed, but we've also got a look at the new cars being added to the game for free. They are the Audi RS 5 Turbo DTM ‘19, Porsche 959 ‘87, Porsche Carrera...
Thursday30th Mar 2023
News Sony's OLED Bravia TV with PS5 Gaming Features Can Be Yours for a Good Price
Save a pretty penny
You may have missed Sony’s OLED Bravia XR A80K line, because let’s be honest, television naming conventions are confusing and there are far too many similar models. This panel is noteworthy, however, because it bundles in a slew of PS5 exclusive gaming features, including Auto HDR Tone Mapping (which claims to improve picture...
Wednesday29th Mar 2023
News No, the PS5 Slim Didn't Leak Earlier Today
Chill out
You’re familiar with the video game news cycle now: retailers erroneously upload information and the Internet implodes. In the latest example of professional websites not doing their research, a listing from Australian retailer The Good Guys appeared to confirm the existence of a PS5 Slim earlier today. Except, unsurprisingly, it...
News Flagship First-Party Naughty Dog Will Develop for PS5 and PC Moving Forwards
One of these things is not like the other
The Last of Us: Part I is out on PC today, and it's drawing quite a bit of criticism for its less-than-stellar technical performance, a state of affairs which developer
News Clouds Are One Reason Why Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Is PS5 Only
Content up in the clouds
Guerrilla Games is seeking to justify why Horizon Forbidden West DLC Burning Shores has completely dropped support for PS4, instead only putting out a version on PS5. One of those justifications? Clouds. The developer has taken to the PlayStation Blog to detail how its upgraded clouds system actually introduces new c
News Persona Producer Raises Eyebrows with Comments on AI Art
"Our art team has been talking about it"
So, AI art. That is, art that's been created through artificial intelligence. The method has spawned plenty of heated debate in recent times as AI art has developed, and grown dramatically in terms of popularity; some believe that AI-driven work can reinforce existing projects, while others think that it's a...
News MultiVersus Fans Annoyed They Paid for a PS5, PS4 Game That's Going Offline for Months
You can still access the training room, though
Developer Player First Games has announced MultiVersus will be going offline until 2024, and some players are less than thrilled with the news. Players will lose access to MultiVersus' online component, which has been in open beta for the past eight months. The end of the open beta period is scheduled...
News Activision Boss Disappointed by Sony, But Commits to Best Games Possible on PS5, PS4
Assuming any releases remain, of course
Microsoft’s unprecedented $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard has brought out the worst in everyone, as the trillion dollar Team in Green has pleaded poverty to the press while PlayStation has embarrassingly undermined its entire catalogue in front of regulators. However, it now looks like the deal...
News No Release Date for Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster PS4, But Square Enix Taking Payments Soon
"It's fast approaching"
Those handful of Final Fantasy fans lucky enough to lodge a pre-order for the limited edition physical version of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster on PS4 will be charged on 31st March in Europe and 5th April in North America – despite the bundle not having an official release date yet. Officially, the publisher’s still...
News Rogue Legacy 2 on PS5, PS4 Still in the Works Almost a Year After Initial Launch
"We're a small team"
Developer Cellar Door Games is the team behind the Rogue Legacy series, as PlayStation users should know. The original game found much success on PS Vita and PS3 back in the day, and by the sound of it, the sequel is a bigger and better version of that addictive formula. After a prolonged stint in early access, Rogue Legacy 2...
News Media Molecule's Brand New Game Is Available Now in Dreams
A Long Climb Ago the latest Mm Original
Update: A Long Climb Ago is now available in Dreams, following a small patch. Once you have the update installed, you'll be able to play this new game, which is currently front and centre in DreamSurfing. Original Story: For those of you waiting for Media Molecule to make its next game, know that the studio...
News Forspoken Prequel Story DLC Is Unleashed in May
In Tanta We Trust
As promised by Square Enix, Forspoken will be getting post-launch support in the form of an expansion in the relatively near future. Titled 'In Tanta We Trust', this DLC is actually a prequel in terms of story. It's set 25 years before the events of the main game, with protagonist Frey travelling back in time to experience the...
News February 2023 Circana: PS5 Set New Unit Record for PlayStation, Towered Over Rivals
A huge month for new releases
Update: Circana’s Mat Piscatella has confirmed that the PS5 set a new February unit record for an individual PlayStation hardware platform in the United States last month. While that’s a lot of qualifiers, it effectively means the console sold a lot. Early estimates peg the platform’s results at over 500k units...
News 'Very Impressive' LEGO 2K Drive Collaborations Around the Hairpin for PS5, PS4
LEGO fans will "love them"
LEGO 2K Drive looks like a breath of fresh air, especially on PS5 and PS4 where arcade racers are in seriously short supply. We already know that publisher 2K Sports is taking a long-term view to the title, as despite it retailing at full-price, there’ll be post-release content in the form of various Battle Passes and...
News Bingo Time! Resident Evil 4 Sales Top 3 Million in Just Two Days
Making plenty of pesetas
Not that it should come as too big a surprise, but Resident Evil 4 is doing very well for itself. The remake is unanimously regarded as a superb reimagining of a classic, but as well as being a critical success, it's quickly become a commercial one, too. In a short statement, publisher Capcom has revealed the game has sold...
News SEGA's Demon Slayer Tie-In Tops Three Million Units Sold
Honing it to perfection
Demon Slayer’s arena battler adaptation has topped three million units sold worldwide, which is a pretty big result for the manga-cum-anime sensation. The release had cut through one million sales by late 2021, so it’s tripled that number in the months since. In our review of the game, we described it as “bare
News Tekken 8 Keeps the Character Reveals Coming as Ling Xiaoyu Reappears
The phoenix flies again
Wow, we honestly we're expecting another Tekken 8 character trailer so soon. All of the previous trailers were based on characters that were already shown in some capacity when the game was announced and then revealed, so you'll have to excuse our surprise! Ling Xiaoyu is the latest returning fighter to be confirmed. We...
News Riders Republic Gets Actual Hoverboards in Season 6: Cutting Edge
Push it to the limit
90s kids, this is not a drill; actual hoverboards like the ones in Back to the Future Part II are coming to Riders Republic with the release of Season 6: Cutting Edge, which, conveniently enough, is out today. Along with the usual seasonal progression and a slew of unlockables to-earn, Cutting Edge introduces two rival crews of...
News Minecraft's Dungeons & Dragons Mode Promises an Adventure of D20 Proportions
Dice, blocks, and all the rest
You've got to hand it to Mojang, constantly finding ways to refresh Minecraft for a new generation or audience. Enter Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons, an all-new game mode with a tabletop twist, made with the cooperation and support of the warlocks over at Wizards of the Coast. Players will begin in the time-honoured...
News Tekken 8 Grabs Loads of Direct PS5 Gameplay Footage
Featuring every character so far
Ahead of its first public playtest this weekend at Evo Japan, a bunch of Tekken 8 press previews just dropped. Various gaming publications got to go hands on with the in-development fighter, and overall, things sound extremely promising. While these previews don't feature any completely new information, the actual...
News Atlas Fallen Release Date Pushed Back to August to Deliver 'Best Possible Version'
More updates coming in early summer
Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Deck 13 have announced a delay for their upcoming action RPG, Atlas Fallen. This comes shortly after a successful public showing, with the first gameplay unveiled as well as new screenshots and previews. The game looks pretty promising, but the team wants to give it a...
News Lead a Drow Rebellion in Neverwinter's Free Menzoberranzan Expansion, Out Today
Once more unto the Underdark
Free-to-play MMO Neverwinter's 25th expansion module, Menzoberranzan, is out today. Players will need to once more delve beneath the Earth's surface to the subterranean realm of the Drow, the Underdark. Venturing to the titular city of Menzoberranzan, players will take part in a vicious civil war in a tale of political...
Tuesday28th Mar 2023
Guide MLB The Show 23: Best Ballplayer Playstyles and Perks
Be a baller
What are the best Ballplayer Playstyles and perks in MLB The Show 23? As was the case last year, you can create multiple Ballplayers in San Diego Studio's baseball sim this year, which can be used in Road to the Show and Diamond Dynasty. You can tailor your Ballplayers to your tastes using Playstyles (or Loadouts) and Perks, each of...
Guide MLB The Show 23: How to Unlock Player Parallels Quickly in Diamond Dynasty
Superfactor success
Looking for how to unlock player parallels quickly in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 23? Player parallels allow you to boost the attributes of every MLB player card in the game, up to a maximum of +5 across all ratings. For players already rated pretty highly, this can make a humongous difference to their performance. As part of...
News Konami's Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Reportedly Out Next Year
E3 2023 may host the big reveal
The rumoured remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is a 2024 game according to VGC's Andy Robinson. Today the editor tweeted out that alongside the remake, re-releases or remasters of other Metal Gear Solid titles are also still on the table. And the last time Robinson heard anything about Konami's plans, it was...
Guide MLB The Show 23: How to Use Your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty
Welcome to The Show
Looking for how to use your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 23? Creating your own Ballplayer is a fun part of San Diego Studio's baseball sim, but its use is not limited to Road to the Show. You can also add your Ballplayer to your Diamond Dynasty team, for use in Mini Seasons, Conquest, and much more. As part of...
News Upcoming PS5 Shooter Crime Boss: Rockay City Opens to a 55 Metacritic Rating
Not much of a boss
The PS5 release of Crime Boss: Rockay City is not until June 2023, but the PC version released today to some rather underwhelming reviews. With a Metacritic rating of just 55, you probably shouldn't put much faith in this star-studded FPS being much better on PS5. Danny Glover, Danny Trejo, Vanilla Ice, and Chuck Norris may be...
Preview Diablo 4's PS5 Beta Was Impressive, But It's Raised Some Concerns
Heaven and hell
The Diablo 4 closed and open betas have run their course, and we must admit, we're fairly impressed. Boasting a sizable amount of content alongside a level cap of 25, the beta provided the perfect opportunity to see how Blizzard's upcoming action RPG is coming together. For the sake of clarity, we had already played much of what was...
News Final Fantasy 14 Is Becoming Almost Impossible to Resist on PS5, PS4
You're already dead
Final Fantasy 14 is one of the biggest games on the planet, but Square Enix isn’t satisfied. The juggernaut publisher is constantly trying to tempt new players to its titan MMO, and a new offer eligible through 8th May, 2023 is sure to convert a few remaining holdouts to the addictive and ever-expanding world of Eorzea...
Wednesday29th Mar 2023
Review MLB The Show 23 (PS5) - Netflix Documentary Inspired Negro Leagues Mode Is the Real MVP
Jazzed up
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for the developers of sports games to offer transformative new experiences in annual releases. With budgets soaring, deadlines looming, and a demand for live service support all season long, franchises like MLB The Show 23 feel like they’ve been caught flatfooted. But San Diego Studio’s baseball...
Tuesday28th Mar 2023
News Marvel's Avengers Will Add War Machine for Free on PS5, PS4 Before Waving Farewell
War never changes
There’s still a little life left in Marvel’s Avengers, but the pulse is faint at this point. Crystal Dynamics is eager to celebrate the release before it’s permanently taken offline on 30th September, however, and it’s handing out a free War Machine skin for anyone that’s stuck around. The caveat here is that you’ll...
News Sony Is Acting Unfairly Against Xbox in Japan, US Congress Members Say
Politics are coming for your PS5
In another twist for the surreal, the Biden administration is now being pressured by members of Congress from both sides of the political aisle to take decisive action on a supposed 'monopoly' held by PlayStation on the Japanese video game market. Some required reading on this one, as it all stems from comments made...
News Capcom Fans Split Over What Classic Game Should Be Remade Next
Dino Crisis vs. Resident Evil
With Capcom's remaking efforts surrounding the classic Resident Evil 4 now complete, fans are predicting the company will move on next to either Dino Crisis or stick with its survival horror franchise and bring back Code: Veronica X. Over the weekend, we conducted a Push Square Poll to gather your thoughts on w
News Cyberpunk 2077's Working Metro System Rumour Shot Down as Fans Await the Big Update
Dev busts rumour
An ongoing rumour regarding Cyberpunk 2077 has pushed community director Marcin Momot into action. The CD Projekt Red employee has had to address numerous unfounded reports in the past, but this latest rumour has been spreading like wildfire as fans await the game's next big update. This one all started on Reddit — as these...
Wednesday29th Mar 2023
News The Last of Us on PC Attracts 'Mostly Negative' Reviews for Crashes, Poor Performance
Naughty Dog investigating
The launch of The Last of Us: Part I on PC has not gone as smoothly as Naughty Dog would have been hoping as the port has garnered "mostly negative" reviews on Steam. This is due to constant crashes and poor in-game performance rather than the quality of the actual game. Naughty Dog itself handled the PC port and has...
Tuesday28th Mar 2023
News Shattered Memories Writer Describes Silent Hill 2 as 'Biggest Poison Chalice in Video Games'
"I mean, good luck to them"
The writer of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Silent Hill: Origins, Sam Barlow, has remarked on the difficulty of remaking Silent Hill 2, an undertaking developer Bloober Team is reportedly close to achieving. In an interview with PCGamesN during GDC 2023, Barlow wasn't shy about sharing h
News Confusion About Assassin's Creed Mirage's PS5, PS4 Release Date After Dataminer Predicts Delay
Like trying to grasp smoke
It's hard to ascertain what is going on with Assassin's Creed Mirage, the eagerly anticipated return to a more "traditional" style of gameplay for the series, which has either been delayed to 2024 or could be out as soon as August depending on who you ask. As
News Saints Row Outlines Three Expansions, Three Major Updates Through August 2023
That's a lot of support
Love it or hate it, the new Saints Row is getting a glut of post-launch support over the next few months. Developer Volition has revealed a roadmap for upcoming content, which includes three (paid) expansions and three (free) major updates. Things really get going in May, with the first expansion, titled The Heist and the...
News Tchia PS5 Patch Adds 60fps Support
Plus bug fixes and polish
Tchia developer Awaceb has today pushed a new update for the PS5 version of the chill, island explorer that adds 60fps support. It's available to download now and clocks in at 225MB, which brings the game up to version number 1.008. You can also look forward to further polishing and bug fixes, as well as fixes for crashes...
Mini Review Deceive Inc (PS5) - Multiplayer Stealth Is Mission Mostly Accomplished
Tactical espionage action
Deceive Inc. is an online multiplayer game that puts the emphasis on staying incognito while you work towards your objective. It combines hero shooter-style characters with the stealth and deduction of Among Us, or even the multiplayer of Assassin's Creed, and presents it in a cartoonish, James Bond wrapper. The merging of...
Wednesday29th Mar 2023
News Bloober Team's Work on Silent Hill 2 Isn't Actually Almost Finished At All
Polish dev clears up some rumours
A wave of miscommunication appears to have hit Silent Hill 2 studio Bloober Team, as the team has taken to Twitter to rectify some inaccurate reports. While the developer's CEO Piotr Babieno was quoted (via Google Translate) as saying the remake is "technically ready", a new statement out of Bloober Team says this...
Tuesday28th Mar 2023
News E3 2023 in Doubt as More Publishers Pull Out
SEGA and Tencent not attending
A new IGN report reveals SEGA and Tencent have joined Ubisoft in pulling out of E3 2023, casting further doubt over whether the event in June will go ahead. Having spoken to numerous PR outlets, the website says there's significant confusion surrounding the expo, with many unsure of who will be there and a lack of...
News Left 4 Dead, Portal Bonuses Part of The Last of Us PC Version
T-shirts for Ellie revealed
The Last of Us: Part I is available now on PC, and one cool element exclusive to the version uploaded to Steam is a few new t-shirts for Ellie to wear in-game. After rolling credits, you can head to the extras menu and unlock threads based on Valve games Left 4 Dead and Portal. You can view them both below. These come...
News Sifu's Big Arenas Expansion Is Out Now as Free Update on PS5, PS4
Yet more to master
It's time to go back to Sifu. Again. The martial arts action game just keeps on giving, and its latest update, titled the Arenas Expansion, is available to download now. The patch adds "45 merciless challenges spread over five game modes", breathing yet more life into what is already a highly replayable brawler. Here's the...
News Mass Effect Devs Will Help to Finish Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
Mark Darrah also returns
Much of the team working on BioWare's upcoming Mass Effect game has shifted its focus to help finish Dragon Age: Dreadwolf as production and polishing efforts become more important within the studio. The RPG has been in post-production since September, and executive producer Mark Darrah has returned to serve as a consultant...
News Jun Kazama Is Finally Back in Tekken 8, and She Looks Amazing
New forest stage also revealed
Jun Kazama has been missing in action since Tekken 2 — at least canonically. She did appear in Tekken Tag Tournament 2, but then that game had everyone. Anyway, the mother of Jin Kazama is back in Tekken 8, and she looks pretty damn cool. You can check out her serene fighting style in the game's latest trailer, which...
News Resident Evil 4 Dataminers Unearth References to Separate Ways DLC
Lady in red
Resident Evil 4 is finally here, and it's about as excellent a remake as we could have hoped for, with the sales figures to match. And while some of us still have to get around to beating the darn thing, it looks like dataminers have already unearthed references to DLC within the game's files. Files pertaining to "The Another Order"...
News Final Fantasy 16 Super Fans Chronicle Series References in Latest Footage
Can't quite put my finger on it
Final Fantasy is a series full of nostalgia, it's part of the charm. It looks like Final Fantasy XVI is aiming to go all-in on pulling our hardened heartstrings, however, with a surprising number of references to earlier games in the series being collated by eagle-eyed super fans. In a thread on Twitter, user...
News You May Be Able to Take The Last of Us on a Roadtrip Soon
Seemingly compatible with Steam Deck
The Last of Us: Part 1 will make its PC debut later today, and despite demanding some pretty hefty specifications, it looks like it’s Steam Deck verified. Valve appears to have let the cat out of the bag, with the game included on some promotional banners for the handheld. Obviously, we’ll need to wait a few...
Monday27th Mar 2023
Guide MLB The Show 23: How to Hit the Ball Better and More Frequently
Score more home runs
Looking to learn how to hit the ball better and more frequently in MLB The Show 23? Hitting the ball effectively is the most important technique in baseball, as you'll struggle to score runs if you can't put the ball in play. It's obviously worth remembering that even the best players in the world struggle to hit the ball, and a...
Guide MLB The Show 23: How to Improve Your Ballplayer in Road to the Show
Boost your Ballplayer's ratings and performance
Looking for how to improve your Ballplayer in Road to the Show in MLB The Show 23? The Ballplayer mechanic introduced in previous releases has been further improved in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation this year, allowing you to create multiple different players for use in Road to the Show...
Guide MLB The Show 23: Best Difficulty and Gameplay Style to Select
From Rookie to All-Star
What's the best difficulty and gameplay style to select in MLB The Show 23? Difficulty is an incredibly subjective subject, as it really depends what you're aiming to get out of the game. In the case of MLB The Show 23, the release is highly flexible, meaning you're free to enjoy either a casual, laidback arcade-style...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake on PS4 Is Why Cross-Gen Needs to End
PS4 version really struggles
The PS4 is coming up on its tenth birthday this year, and boy is it starting to show. The aged hardware is still being treated to blockbuster releases like Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok, but outside of projects from Sony's own studios, it's becoming more and more obvious that developers need to cut the...
Guide MLB The Show 23: Best Hitting View to Use and Why
Strike zone
What's the best hitting view to use and why in MLB The Show 23? Selecting the correct camera perspective is crucial in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation, especially when you're batting. While the pitching view has less of an impact on performance, the hitting view you select will absolutely improve your ability to make good...
Guide MLB The Show 23: How to Earn Stubs without Spending Real Money
Cash in
Looking for how to earn Stubs without spending real money in MLB The Show 23? Stubs are a universal currency used to purchase MLB Players, Perks, Equipment, Sponsorships, and much more in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation. Stubs can also be used to purchase The Show Packs from The Show Shop in Diamond Dynasty. As part of our
Guide MLB The Show 23: Programs Explained and How to Progress Them Quickly
Reward loops
Looking for more information on Programs explained and how to progress them quickly in MLB The Show 23? The best way to think of Programs is that they are similar to Battle Passes you find in titles like Fortnite and Apex Legends. As you achieve different tiers in each Program, you'll unlock rewards, like The Show Packs and Stubs. As...
Guide MLB The Show 23: Best Hitting Interface to Use and Why
It's a hit
What's the best hitting interface to use and why in MLB The Show 23? You'll spend half your time with San Diego Studio's latest baseball sim trying to bat the ball, so you're going to want to use the optimal hitting interface to give yourself a chance. Fortunately, you can test drive them all in the Options Explorer, and as part of our...
Guide MLB The Show 23: Best Pitching Interface to Use and Why
Throwing dots
What's the best pitching interface to use and why in MLB The Show 23? You're going to spend at least half of your time with San Diego Studio's latest baseball simulation pitching the ball, and as such you're going to want to settle on a pitching interface that optimises your potential of earning strikes. Of course, you can test drive...
Guide MLB The Show 23: Best Throwing Interface to Use and Why
Power and placement
What's the best throwing interface to use and why in MLB The Show 23? When you're on fielding duties in baseball, it's imperative your throws are accurate, powerful, and perfectly placed. This is because milliseconds can mean the difference between a run coming home or an inning being retired. There are a handful of throwing...
News Sony Promotes the Virtues of PS5 Remote Play in Glossy Ad
A timely reminder
While it was a big deal at the beginning of the PS4 and PS Vita’s lifecycles, we noted in a recent article how Remote Play feels like one of the PS5’s forgotten features. Right on time, though, Sony has released a glossy ad which focuses on its new-gen console’s ability to stream to different screens. The focus here is on...
Guide MLB The Show 23: How to Win at Conquest
RISK it all
Looking for how to win at Conquest in MLB The Show 23? Conquest is one of Diamond Dynasty's flagship single player modes, and it works a little like the board game RISK, where you must conquer territories in order to increase the size of your fanbase and defeat rival teams. There are many Conquest maps in San Diego Studio's baseball...
News Sonic Origins Plus Catching Heat for Using Zoomed-In Game Gear Versions
Commence drowning music
Last week, SEGA announced Sonic Origins Plus, an expanded and improved version of its mascot's retro compilation. Launching in June, the package's big new addition is a dozen Game Gear games — all the ones related to the blue blur — as well making Amy a playable character in the Mega Drive titles. At first pass, it sounds...
News Dying Light 2 Major Update Improves Combat System, Adds Transmog on 20th April
Dressed to kill
Dying Light 2's visceral combat system is getting an upgrade in the game's next update, which adds that and more when it drops on PS5 and PS4 on 20th April. Combat will be enhanced to feel more impactful, with developer Techland stating these upgrades will be "significant" and will make combat even more "brutal". In addition, a...
Guide MLB The Show 23: Best Fielding Interface to Use and Why
What a catch
What's the best fielding interface to use and why in MLB The Show 23? While it's not as important as batting or pitching, fielding can make or break your performance in baseball. If you're throwing errors, missing catches, and failing to execute double plays, then you're going to give up a lot of unnecessary runs. That's why you're...
Poll Did You Enjoy the Diablo 4 Beta?
Heaven in hell
The open beta period for Diablo 4 has come to a close. This past weekend, all players on PS5 and PS4 were able to download the beta and get stuck in (queue times permitting), taking all five playable classes for a test drive. With the full game set to launch on the 6th June, this was a great opportunity to see how the loot-driven...
News Final Fantasy 16 Will Look Stunning at 60fps on PS5
Auto-Haste
Final Fantasy XVI was one of the highlights at PAX East 2023 over the weekend, where we got to see more of the stunning world of Valisthea before the developers fielded some of the communities' snarkier questions (in addition to showing off more gameplay). We also got some welcome technical specs, with producer Naoki Yoshida revealing...
News The Late Lance Reddick Will Return in Destiny 2, Horizon Forbidden West
Eyes up
Last week brought news of the tragic passing of actor Lance Reddick, perhaps best known in the realm of video games for his iconic role as Commander Zavala in both Destiny and Destiny 2, as well as the enigmatic Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West Developers and
News New God of War Game Seemingly Teased by Tyr's Voice Actor
Ragnarok sequel? Spinoff?
Voice actors just love teasing things off the record, don't they? Hot on the heels of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 leaks courtesy of Venom voice Tony Todd, we've now got Tyr's actor from God of War Ragnarok basically telling us that there's more to come from the franchise. During a God of War PAX East panel over the weekend,...
News MultiVersus Going Offline in June, Full Launch Planned for Early 2024
Open beta coming to an end
MultiVersus is a strange case; it's been available to play for about eight months, but technically, only in an open beta capacity. This prolonged phase of the game's development has allowed developer Player First Games to gather a vast amount of information and feedback, and it'll soon be implementing all that data ahead...
News Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Gameplay Image Leaks Online
Reveal incoming?
It's been a hot minute since we saw anything from Ubisoft about Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. The last we heard of it was a delay into fiscal year 2023, meaning it could arrive at late as April 2024. Fans have understandably been clamouring for any fresh glimpse at the elusive game, and they may have finally just got one, albeit not...
Random The Witcher 3's Next-Gen Pigeon Is Suddenly a Star
Very coo-l
Who's your favourite character in The Witcher 3? Is it Geralt? Ciri? Yennefer? Maybe Dandelion? Perhaps you've got a soft spot for Dijkstra, or Gaunter O'Dimm? There are so many to choose from, but one lesser known cast member is currently taking the game's community by storm. We are, of course, talking about the humble Novigrad pigeon...
Poll Are You Playing Resident Evil 4 Remake?
Pure evil
We're a little bit late with this poll, but we still want to know: are you playing Resident Evil 4? The newly released remake, that is, just to avoid any confusion! Resident Evil 4 is one of the most re-released games of all time, but this may well be the definitive experience — especially if you're a newcomer. The title was hit with a...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Free Trial Extended on PS5 Following Disruption
Playable free until Thursday
Curious about Marvel's Midnight Suns on PS5? If you've been eager to give the tactical superhero game a try, a free trial for all players has been running over the weekend. However, thanks to some unfortunate errors, it hasn't been working for everybody. The good news is that this blip has now been resolved, and to make...
News Dead Cells Is Helping Bring Konami's Castlevania Back to Stores on PS5
Return, to Castlevania
The recently released and really good Dead Cells expansion, Return to Castlevania, has been out for a couple of weeks now, and it's a fun and nostalgic diversion. It looks like we might be getting a bundled physical edition of the game native to PS5 as well, which is a pretty tempting proposition As spotted by Gematsu, a...
News UK Sales Charts: Resident Evil 4 Roundhouse Kicks the Competition to Take Number One
Bingo
What're ya buyin'? Turns out you're all buying Resident Evil 4. Yes, Capcom's latest remake has brought the franchise back to the top of the UK's physical games chart, making a number one debut. Most of the physical copies sold were on PS5 (73 per cent). It's a strong start for the highly acclaimed title. Elsewhere, Hogwarts Legacy remains a...
News PS5, PS4's Best Chance at a Mario Kart Rival Disney Speedstorm Flaunts Its Founders Packs
Buy in and get bonuses
Sony’s systems could be weeks away from getting an actual Mario Kart rival. Well, probably not – no number of Blue Shells will slow Nintendo’s evergreen arcade racing titan, but Disney Speedstorm does at least look like a lot of fun. Following the same release model as the Animal Crossing-esque Disney Dreamlight
News Put a Pin in It! Ubisoft Pulls Out of E3 2023 As Well
French firm to present Ubisoft Forward instead
And that may be the final nail in the coffin, folks! Ubisoft, one of the few remaining publishers that had shown interest in attending E3 2023, has officially pulled out. The French firm had committed to the convention earlier in the year, promising it had a big slate of software to show. But in a...
News Sony to Offer Free, Text-Based Mental Health Support for All US Players
Just text CIRCLE
PlayStation has announced it’s partnering with Crisis Text Line in the United States to “provide free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support for our players, their friends, or anyone close to them”. According to a webpage setup by Sony, the service – available in English or Spanish language – aims to “help...
News Conserve with Extreme Prejudice in AK-xolotl on PS5, PS4
It was a good day
AK-xolotl is a top-down roguelike shooter in which you play as an adorable amphibian armed with an AK47, and it's hatching on PS5 and PS4 in 2023. Top marks for this trailer, which is funny, absolutely nails the game's vibe, and even features a pretty darn good David Attenborough impersonation. Fans of Enter the Gungeon are going...
Random Lars' Tekken 8 Rage Art Is a Reminder of His Time in Naruto Storm 2
Into the storm
Here's a random bit of trivia for you: Lars' new Rage Art in Tekken 8 — his super move, if you don't know what a Rage Art is — seems to be based on his ultimate attack from Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2. And yes, before you ask, Lars was in PS3 anime brawler. The maligned son of Heihachi Mishima featured as a playable...
News Hero-Ki Is a Sonic Cosplayer with a Magic Camera in SEGA Shooter Hyenas
Gamers rise up
In case you'd forgotten, SEGA and Creative Assembly are working on a stylish multiplayer shooter named Hyenas. In development for PS5 and PS4, it sees you playing in teams of three as you infiltrate ships full of loot and pull off heists, stealing stuff back away from those pesky corporations. The latest Hyena has been revealed, and...
Sunday26th Mar 2023
News PS Plus' Day One Addition in April Mixes Mario Maker with DOOM
Build 'em up to knock 'em down
After an outstanding PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium update earlier this week, attention now turns to PS Plus Essential – which will be furnished with another launch day addition in April. While the full lineup is still to be confirmed, we know that
News Final Fantasy 16's Jaw-Dropping PS5 World Will Make You Say Wow
Praise the gaming gods
Goddamn! Square Enix was kind enough to share this trailer with us when we were putting together our Final Fantasy 16 PS5 preview, and now it’s released it publicly, as part of a PAX East 2023 panel which took place earlier today. The trailer’s intention is to showcase some of the scenery you’ll encounter in Valisthea...
Monday27th Mar 2023
News Gran Turismo 4 Cheat Codes Discovered Almost 20 Years After Its PS2 Release
Pass the test
Gran Turismo 4 is one of the most iconic games in the PS2’s library, and it’s one of its best-selling too, topping over 11.5 million units throughout its lifetime. However, it’s taken almost 20 years for fans to find a bunch of secret cheat codes hidden in the game – but they really do exist. Originally posted by Nenkai on...
Sunday26th Mar 2023
News Sonic Frontiers' Worst PS5, PS4 Trophy No Longer Gnaws At Your Soul
Bulk up
Have you got the Platinum Trophy in Sonic Frontiers? You know exactly what we’re talking about, then! While debate rages about whether this release is actually good or not – we enjoyed it – there’s no question that upgrading Speed and Ring statistics with the Elder Koco proved a nightmare. This is because, in order to unlock both...
News Final Fantasy 16 Dev Team Fields Fans' Snarkiest Questions in PAX East Panel
Showcases a ton of new gameplay, too
You’ve seen the mind-blowing Valisthea world trailer, so now it’s time to kick back with a cup of coffee and watch Square Enix’s entire PAX East Panel on upcoming PS5 console exclusive Final Fantasy XVI. The video, which features the ever-amusing double act of Naoki Yoshida and Koji Fox, digs into a lot of...
News The Like a Dragon Team Definitely Didn't Get Much Sleep This Week
Kiryu's karaoke will have kept them awake
For as good as the Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza, of course) games undoubtedly are, they all have two fairly consistent qualities: they’re long and they’re largely the same. Spare a thought for developer Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, then, who, not content with simply making the games, decided to...
Saturday25th Mar 2023
News More Games Will Be Removed from PS Plus Extra in April
This is your last chance to play
PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium operate a little differently to PS Plus Essential: games are rotated in and out of the catalogue, and once they’re removed, you’ll no longer be able to play them as part of your subscription – even if you’ve already downloaded and installed them. It’s important to be aware...
News PS5 Has Been Discounted for the First Time Since It Launched Over Two Years Ago
You better believe it
This is quite incredible: the PS5 has been available for over two years now, but it’s spent most of that time out of stock. Now platform holder Sony has finally got its supply chain in order, it’s unexpectedly discounted the device, with its God of War Ragnarok bundle available until 16th April, 2023 for $509.99. That...
Poll What Game Should Capcom Remake Next?
Resident Evil or something else?
Capcom's latest remake, Resident Evil 4, has finally released on PS5, PS4. Perhaps the biggest one to date, it's the firm's third remake in four years. It clearly has a knack for doing them successfully at this point, but the quality of the Resident Evil series dropping somewhat after this fourth instalment, where do...
News Five Free Cars Coming to Ever Expanding PS5, PS4 Sim Racer Gran Turismo 7
This sports car never stops
Gran Turismo 7 may have got its biggest update yet last month, with its gigantic and critically acclaimed PSVR2 patch – but nothing stops this sports car. Right on time, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has taken to social media to confirm that another five free vehicles are en route, and will be added a
News Ghost of Tsushima's Movie Is Going to Look Visually Gorgeous
John Wick director lays out ambitious aims
Ghost of Tsushima is not just one of the prettiest games on PS4 – it’s one of the prettiest games ever made! And John Wick director Chad Stahelski, who’s been tasked with bringing Jin Sakai to the big screen, wants to find a way recreate the splendour of Sucker Punch’s sandbox in cinemas around the...
Random Pop Star Rina Sawayama Is a PlayStation Fangirl, and Wants a Final Fantasy 9 Remake
Big fan of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, too
Hold the Girl singer Rina Sawayama, who stars as Akira in John Wick: Chapter 4, has revealed in an interview with IGN that she’s a “PlayStation girl” through and through – and that she’s eager for Square Enix to remake Final Fantasy IX, which she thinks may be one of the more underrated games in the...
News Seeing Flickering Lights in Resident Evil 4 Remake on PS5? Capcom Promises to Fix It
Blinded by the lights
Capcom’s latest remake is superb, as we outlined in our Resident Evil 4 PS5 review. It’s not without its issues, however: the Japanese publisher has already promised to address the game’s rain, and following yesterday’s launch day, it’s been made aware of an issue pertaining to flickering lights at the bottom of the...
News A Whopping 8 Million Fans Have Pre-Registered to Play Honkai: Star Rail
And it's coming to PlayStation soon
Honkai: Star Rail, the sci-fi themed gacha RPG from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo, looks very much poised to be the next big thing: over eight million fans have pre-registered to play the game, more than a month before its official smartphone release date. It should be noted that pre-registration is free and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 469
What're yer playin'?
We’ve got a sneaking suspicion a number of you will be descending on a certain Spanish village this weekend, but heck, no worries if you’re not! There’s obviously plenty to play at the moment, so be sure to let us know what’s on your agenda. Aaron Bayne: I've got a sky high list of DIY tasks to be done this weekend,...
Friday24th Mar 2023
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Game Completion Rank Requirements
How to get an S+
What are all game completion Rank requirements in Resident Evil 4? At the end of every playthrough, the game awards you a Rank based on how long it took you to beat it. The faster you are, the better your Rank. If you do well enough, you could unlock Trophies and new Weapons. As part of our
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Village Treasures Locations
Bandit Trophy guide
What are all Village Treasures locations in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectibles, including Treasures. These are valuable items that can be sold to the Merchant
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your 100% completion guide for Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the Nintendo Gamecube title originally released in 2005. With versions available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, it launched on 24th March 2023. Remaining faithful to the original title, it also expanded on what fans already know and love with new content, story,...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Island Treasures Locations
Burglar Trophy guide
What are all Island Treasures locations in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectib
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Combination Lock and Electronic Lock Terminal Solutions
Padlock and computer terminal solutions revealed
What are all Combination Lock and Electronic Lock Terminal solutions in Resident Evil 4? Every so often, you'll come across a padlock or a computer terminal in the game that requires a certain combination to unlock it. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal all Combination...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Castle Treasures Locations
Raider Trophy guide
What are all Castle Treasures locations in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectibl
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake New Game+: What Carries Over and How to Start New Game+
What Weapons are exclusive to New Game+?
What carries over and how do you start New Game+ in Resident Evil 4? A popular feature in many Capcom games, the New Game+ option allows you to start a new playthrough and keep almost everything from your first venture. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal what carries over and...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete A Savage Mutt
Where to find the Savage Mutt
How do you complete A Savage Mutt in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note you'll need to complete at the Village Chief's Manor in the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete A Savage Mutt.
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Blue Request Notes Solutions
Jack of All Trades Trophy guide
What are all Blue Request Notes solutions in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectibles, including Blue Request Notes. These act as optional
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Clockwork Castellans Locations
Revolution Wind-up Trophy guide
What are all Clockwork Castellans locations in Resident Evil 4? Clockwork Castellans are a type of Collectible in the game, and you'll need to find and destroy all of them to complete Challenges and unlock Trophies. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal all Clockwork Castellans locations...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Weapons Locations
Gun Fanatic Trophy guide
What are all Weapons locations in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectibles, including Weapons. A quintessential part of your loadout, they can be sourced from a variety of places in the gam
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 6
All Blue Medallions locations on the Cliffside Ruins
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 6 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place along the Cliffside Ruins on the Island. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to De
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 10 Walkthrough
Experiments gone wrong
Do you need a Chapter 10 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the tenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 10 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 4 Walkthrough
Button pressing issues
Do you need a Chapter 4 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fourth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 4 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
News PS Plus Members Are Gutted Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Doesn't Include PS5 Version
Despite offering a free upgrade
Update: Bandai Namco has declined to comment on whether Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's PS Plus version was intended to include its free PS5 upgrade. In other words, you're only getting the PS4 version. Original Article: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot released on PS5 earlier this year, and offered a free upgrade for PS4 owners. It...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 2
Blue Medallions locations
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 2 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note located from the Quarry to the Fish Farm areas of the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to Destroy
News UK Regulator No Longer Concerned About Activision Buyout's Impact on Console Competition
Update: Activision rips into Sony in response to updated findings
Update: Activision Blizzard has released a gleeful response in relation to the UK regulators’ softened stance today. “The CMA’s updated provisional findings show an improved understanding of the console gaming market and demonstrate a commitment to supporting players and...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 3 Walkthrough
Take me to church
Do you need a Chapter 3 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the third of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 3 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 1 Walkthrough
The nightmare begins
Do you need a Chapter 1 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the first of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 1 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Hexagon Piece Locations and How to Solve the Stone Pedestal Puzzle
How to get the Depraved Idol
What are all Hexagon Piece locations and how do you solve the Stone Pedestal puzzle in Resident Evil 4? When you reach the Lake having found some Boat Fuel at the Fish Farm, you'll likely spot the Stone Pedestal just before taking to the water. This puzzle requires Hexagon Pieces to solve. As part of our Resident Evil 4...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 9 Walkthrough
Character swap
Do you need a Chapter 9 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the ninth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 9 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete The Disgrace of the Salazar Family
Ramón Salazar portrait location
How do you complete The Disgrace of the Salazar Family in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Throne Room in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete The Di
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 2 Walkthrough
Further into the Village
Do you need a Chapter 2 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the second of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 2 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 14 Walkthrough
Letting the girl go, again
Do you need a Chapter 14 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fourteenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 14 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puz
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete More Pest Control
Where to find Rats in the Great Hall and Library
How do you complete More Pest Control in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes spans the Great Hall to the Library in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal h
News US Senator Says Sony Has 'Monopoly' on High-End Japanese Game Market
You'll never guess her biggest campaign contributor
A new player has entered the neverending saga of Microsoft's proposed $69 billion dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell (who represents the state of Washington) weighed in on the subject today in a rather confusing fashion. Spotted over
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 13 Walkthrough
Rescue mission complete?
Do you need a Chapter 13 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the thirteenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 13 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 7 Walkthrough
Castle cruising
Do you need a Chapter 7 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the seventh of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 7 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 3
All Blue Medallions at the Castle Gate locations
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 3 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place at the Castle Gate in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're goin
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 5 Walkthrough
Last escape
Do you need a Chapter 5 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fifth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 5 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete The Wandering Dead
How to beat the powerful Regenerador
How do you complete The Wandering Dead in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Incubation Lab on the Island. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete The Wandering D
News Microsoft Thinks It Hasn't 'Pulled Any Games' from PS5, PS4
Reckons it's brought more games to PlayStation
Microsoft has today responded to the news of a cancelled PS5 version of Redfall by saying it hasn't "pulled any games from PlayStation". In fact, the platform holder thinks it's actually "expanded our footprint of games that we've shipped on Sony's PlayStation since our acquisition of ZeniMax, and the...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Catch Me a Big Fish
Where to find a Lunker Bass
How do you complete Catch Me a Big Fish in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note you'll need to complete at the Lake in the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Catch Me a Big Fish.
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 8 Walkthrough
Troll out of the dungeons
Do you need a Chapter 8 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the eighth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 8 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 6 Walkthrough
Twin blades
Do you need a Chapter 6 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the sixth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 6 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Solve the Headless Statue Puzzle in the Grand Hall
Serpent, Lion, and Goat Head puzzles explained
How do you solve the Headless Statue puzzle in the Grand Hall in Resident Evil 4? After making your way through the Courtyard in Chapter 9 in pursuit of the Ballroom, you'll need to put this elaborate statue back together. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide
News Hitman: World of Assassination Unveils Spring Content Roadmap
Welcome back, Agent 47
Hitman: World of Assassination has an entire black book of content lined up, with Agent 47 being kept busy with a stacked Spring Roadmap. Just because the series is going to sleep for a little while doesn't mean there isn't still plenty of work to do. From Elusive Targets to new unlocks, player-created content and an Easter...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 15 Walkthrough
The penultimate peril
Do you need a Chapter 15 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fifteenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 15 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle so
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Insect Hive
All Hive entrances locations
How do you complete Insect Hive in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Hive underneath the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Insect Hive. [to
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Jewel Thief
Scratched Emerald location
How do you complete Jewel Thief in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Courtyard in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Jewel Thief.
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 11 Walkthrough
Take to the mine tracks
Do you need a Chapter 11 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the eleventh of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 11 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Viper Hunter
Where to find Vipers
How do you complete Viper Hunter in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that can be completed anywhere in the game. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Viper Hunter. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Viper Hunter:
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Grave Robber
Tombstone Emblems locations
How do you complete Grave Robber in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note located in the Church in the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Grave Robber. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Com
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 12 Walkthrough
Ramón put-down
Do you need a Chapter 12 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the twelfth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 12 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 16 Walkthrough
The end
Do you need a Chapter 16 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fifteenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 16 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highl
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Merciless Knight
How to beat the Mausoleum boss
How do you complete Merciless Knight in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Mausoleum in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Merciless Knight.
News Taiwanese Rating Suggests Super Mega Baseball 4 Is Inbound
Mega
We should probably just spend our time sitting on website for rating boards at this point. Every now and again, a rating for an unannounced game pops up, and these always lead to an official unveiling shortly after. Today's edition is Super Mega Baseball 4, as discovered by Gematsu: Over on Taiwan's ratings website, there's a new listing for...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Solve the Coloured Glass Pulpit Puzzle
Church puzzle explained
How do you solve the coloured glass Pulpit puzzle in Resident Evil 4? In order to progress once you get inside the Church in Chapter 4, you'll need to line up three pieces of coloured glass to match the symbol. This may prove tricky if you don't know where to begin. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide
News Genshin Impact Dev's Turnbased RPG Honkai: Star Rail Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Coming soon
Genshin Impact developer miHoYo’s stunning upcoming turnbased space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail will release on PS5 and PS4 in the future. Dated for iOS and Android earlier today – it’ll launch on 26th April – the free-to-play gacha is currently in development for PlayStation, and will arrive “soon” according to the Chinese...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 5
All Blue Medallions locations in the Cargo Depot
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 5 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Cargo Depot on the Island. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to Destroy the B
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Solve the Sword Puzzle in the Treasury
Where to place the Swords
How do you solve the Sword Puzzle in the Treasury in Resident Evil 4? After battling a Garrador in Chapter 7, you'll be faced with a test of the brain rather than your strength. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the Sword Puzzle in the Treasury
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Open Wayshrines
Where to find the Old Wayshrine Key
How do you open Wayshrines in Resident Evil 4? As you explore the opening couple of chapters in the game, you'll likely come across a few Wayshrines, which you don't seem to be able to unlock at the time. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to open Wayshrines. How to Open...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Even More Pest Control
Where to find Rats in the Waste Disposal
How do you complete Even More Pest Control in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in Waste Disposal on the Island. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to com
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions
All Blue Medallions locations in the Farm
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note located in the Farm area of the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal How to Destroy the Blue Medallions. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to D
Video 36 Facts You Need To Know About Diablo 4
36 reasons you should be taking a trip to hell in 2023
The Diablo 4 open beta kicks off this week ahead of the game’s 6th June release. With an 11 year gap between it and its predecessor Diablo 3, the hype for the return of this classic ARPG series is at an all time high. However, these can be dense games, with character classes and builds, loot...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Free DLC 'The Mercenaries' Deploys on 7th April
Sharpen your skills
The much-anticipated release of Resident Evil 4 is finally here, with the excellent remake out today. While you're probably planning on blitzing through the entire thing this weekend, be content in the knowledge that The Mercenaries, Resident Evil's almost obligatory challenge mode, is coming on 7th April as free DLC. Details on...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 4
All Blue Medallions locations in the Grand Hall
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 4 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Grand Hall in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to Destroy the Blu
News Park Beyond Lets You Build Impossible Theme Parks on PS5 in June
Pre-orders available now
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for its upcoming amusement park management game, Park Beyond. The video provides a simple overview of what you'll be doing, and while it looks mostly similar to other games of the genre, the hook here is "impossifying" rides to take them to the next level. There will be two main modes...
News Fort Solis Confirms Planetfall on PS5 This Summer
Don't turn out the lights
Fort Solis is an atmospheric third-person thriller set on the dark side of Mars, and it's coming to PS5 at some point this Summer. You play engineer Jack Leary, investigating the now dormant Fort Solis, a large and conspicuously uninhabited research base. Apparently, it will contain narrative and action sections with...
News Pizza Possum Eats Garbage, Causes Havoc on PS5
Life is good when you're a possum
Following in the webbed footsteps of anarchy simulator Untitled Goose Game, Pizza Possum is an arcade action game in which you, a possum, try to eat as much trash as you can without being caught. It's coming to PS5 at some point in the future. We couldn't help noting that the titular possum does not, in fact,...
News Jack-8 Is a Giant Juggernaut in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Jack-8 potato
Jack has been a mainstay of Tekken since the very start, so it's great to see his latest iteration in Tekken 8. The terminator-esque cyborg is back, and he's looking particularly mean in this new gameplay trailer. As you'd expect, Jack-8 is a massive tank of a character, capable of dishing out huge haymakers and utilising some of his...
News Melancholic Platformer After Us Brings Life to PS5 with May Release Date
Green green grass
From the makers of Arise: A Simple Story comes After Us, announced at the end of last year. Published by Private Division, the game has just received a new overview trailer, which explains the premise and what you'll be doing throughout the adventure. Further to that, we now also have a release date; it's due out on PS5 on 23rd May...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Egg Hunt
Where to find a Gold Chicken Egg
How do you complete Egg Hunt in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that doesn't apply to any particular place in the game. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Egg Hunt. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complet
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Pest Control
Where to find the Rats in the Abandoned Factory
How do you complete Pest Control in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note located in the Abandoned Factory in the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Pest Control. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to
News The Caligula Effect: Overdose Makes PS5 Bid for Freedom on 30th May
Rollcall
The Caligula Effect: Overdose is something of a reimagining of the first entry in the Caligula Effect series, with additional story sections, endings and gameplay mechanics. Originally released in Japan on PS4, it's finally coming West with a PS5 iteration on 30th May. It follows a group of plucky high schoolers as they attempt to escape...
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News Elden Ring Update 1.09 Adds Ray Tracing on PS5, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Ray tracing-a Lucaria
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have just released the latest major patch for Elden Ring, the massively popular open world RPG. It brings the game up to version 1.09, and the update is available now on all platforms, of course including PS5 and PS4. The main headline addition here is the implementation of ray tracing for the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Merch Comes Out Swinging Ahead of PS5 Release Date Leak
Miles Morales action figure in his latest threads
Update: Hasbro has sent us a statement to clarify that any reference to the “multiverse” in its product description for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Miles Morales figurine was included in error. A spokesperson told us: “The original product info inadvertently referenced the upcoming Spider-Man:...
News You Must Beat Horizon Forbidden West to Play PS5 DLC Burning Shores
Lance Reddick performance confirmed
After a period of uncertainty over whether the DLC would even make its April release date, Sony is now fully tooting the Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores horn. Pre-orders are now live on the PS Store for
News Final Fantasy 16 Fans Divided as Squeeze Gap Discourse Begins Anew
Squeezegate 2.0
Final Fantasy fans have been arguing for decades about all kinds of things, like which game is the best (VIII) or which one has the best minigames (again, VIII). But something new has the community in a tizzy, and this time it's a 19-second clip of the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI getting fans riled up, along with the return of some...
Mini Review Dredge (PS5) - Eerie Fishing Adventure Will Reel You In
There's always a weirder fish
Dredge is a fishing game with eldritch nastiness lurking beneath the surface. It's a perfect combo, and although the spooky side never descends into true horror, there's an ever-present sense of unease as you explore the small open ocean and its island outposts. Playing as a freshly hired fisherman, you begin the game...
News Fortnite Has Been Utterly Transformed by Brain Bending New Tools
The real metaverse
Those who’ve been keeping a keen eye on Battle Royale sensation Fortnite will know that it is, in effect, the true metaverse. Epic Games has been quietly pushing the game’s creative suite for quite some time, but now, powered by Unreal Engine 5, the scope of what users will be able to make is being transformed. If you don’t...
Farewell party
Reisalin “Ryza” Stout and her friends are back in another heart-warming RPG which closes out the 'Secret' sub-series. The long-running Atelier series is well known for featuring young alchemists who spend much of their adventure gathering ingredients, crafting new items, and beating up foes. Atelier Ryza 3 is no exception to that...
News God of War Has Inspired a New TMNT Game
Based on graphic novel The Last Ronin
A brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game inspired by action RPGs such as God of War is in the works, it's been confirmed. The title will be based on the graphic novel The Last Ronin, which told a darker story based on the famous turtles and was released in 2020. The studio making the game hasn't been...
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Protects the Precious in May on PS5, PS4
Release date finally announced
A couple of weeks ago, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum got its best trailer yet, but fans have been kept in the dark when it comes to the release date. Until today, that is — publisher Nacon has finally announced when the action adventure will make its debut. The game comes to PS5 and PS4 on 25th May 2023. Playing as...
News Sonic Origins Plus Officially Announced, Adds Game Gear Titles and More in June
Update: SEGA confirms
Update: SEGA has officially announced Sonic Origins Plus, confirming all the details below. To recap, this expanded version of the game throws in all 12 of Sonic's Game Gear games, Amy as a playable character, and all the previously released DLC. The Game Gear titles are: Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic...
News Metacritic Crowns Sony the Best Games Publisher of 2022
Last year's games were "consistently good"
Each year, Metacritic runs the numbers on all the games released in the previous 12 months to determine which publisher put out the best stuff. The site, which aggregates review scores across all popular media, has crunched all that data, and coming out on top for 2022 is Sony Interactive Entertainment...
News PS5, PS4 Arcade Racer LEGO 2K Drive Sounds Superb, and It's Out Soon
Launching in less than two months
Update: 24 hours later, LEGO 2K Drive is now official. It's out for PS5 and PS4 on 19th May 2023, and you can catch the official reveal trailer above. Original story: LEGO 2K Drive is doomed to a lifetime of leaks it seems, as IGN has accidentally hit accelerate on the game’s announceme
News Japan Sales Charts: Huge Drop in PS5 Sales But Still on Top, Just
Only 1,004 units in it
Sales of the PS5 console in Japan are down for a second week running, but the system still shifted just enough units to be named the country's best-selling box last week. 34,156 PS5 disc consoles were sold during the week beginning 13th March 2023 while 6,255 PS5 digital editions got bought. The PS5's closest rival was the...
News Lies of P Looks Like Indie Bloodborne, in a Good Way
Due this August
Lies of P has always looked like an indie developer's take on Bloodborne, and 11 minutes of gameplay captured at GDC pretty much confirms that to be the case. From the look to the gameplay to the UI, everything screams the PS4 title out of FromSoftware. That's no bad thing, though, since copies Bloodborne copies aren't exactly at a...
News Strategy RPG Miasma Chronicles Oozes onto PS5 on 23rd May
At long last
Miasma Chronicles, from Mutant Year Zero developer The Bearded Ladies, is a game we have been keeping an eye on for a while now. We finally have a release date, and its coming to PS5 on 23rd May 2023. Constantly outnumbered, mastering the art of the ambush will be essential to survival and every edge that can be gained will be...
News PS5, PS4 Reeling in Chill Open World Fishing Sim Call of the Wild: The Angler
Catch of the day
Expansive Worlds’ serene sandbox fishing sim Call of the Wild: The Angler is coming to PS5 and PS4 later this summer, after hooking PC players last year. The console conversion – which is being created by a dedicated team – promises all of the updates and improvements from the existing release, alongside complete crossplay...
News Sonic Frontiers’ Sights, Sounds, and Speed Free Update Is Available Now
Gotta go fast
Sonic Frontiers' first free DLC is now available, and you can now dive into the Sights, Sounds, and Speed update on PS5 and PS4 at your leisure. Curate your audio experience with iconic tracks from across the series by finding Sound Memories, which can be found scattered across the game. There is also a Photo Mode, allowing you to...
News Dead Island 2 Gets Stylish Cinematic Trailer That Sadly Isn't in Slow Motion
As is now tradition
Dead Island 2 is right around the corner, launching on 21st April on PS5 and PS4. We've been waiting a long time for this one, and its starting to feel a little more real now we have a cinematic trailer to accompany it. While it doesn't hit the unbelievable highs of the original Dead Island's iconic and now legendary reveal...
News C-Smash VRS Release Date Announced, Playable Demo Available Now for PSVR2
See you on the court
SEGA Dreamcast fans, rejoice! As you may recall, the publisher has licensed out Cosmic Smash for a PSVR2 revival named C-Smash VRS. Announced last month, the game looks to take the minimalist, neo-future stylings of the original and apply it to virtual reality — arguably where it's always belonged. Fortunately, it's not too...
News Sherlock Holmes and Watson Tackle Eldritch Horrors in Latest Awakened Remake Trailer
Coming next month
In case you weren't aware, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened is getting the full remake treatment. Frogwares is taking its 2006 adventure title and giving it a big overhaul, including a substantial rewrite of the scenario as well as a significant visual upgrade. The latest trailer is available now, embedded above. The game takes place...
News Atari to Acquire Retro Restoration Specialists Nightdive Studios
"We could think of no better long-term partner"
As the video game industry matures, more and more emphasis is rightfully being placed on preservation and ensuring classics remain playable for future generations. One team that’s built its entire business model around bringing back some of the great releases from yesteryear is Nightdive Studios, and...
Random Episodes 2 and 3 of That Creepy Cute Resident Evil 4 Anime Have Arrived
Hooray!
On Monday, we got our first taste of our new favourite show, Leon and the Mysterious Village, a Resident Evil 4-inspired series of animated shorts. Today, we were blessed with episodes two and three, entitled "A Promise Between the Two" and "Help Us, Old Man!" respectively. Episode two pokes fun at the ease with which enemies are able to...
News Chronicles of 2 Heroes Unleashes Retro Platforming Action on PS5, PS4 on 26th May
Ronin, yokai, oh my
Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath is a gorgeous 16-bit Metroidvania throwback that began life as a Kickstarter project, and it now has a release date. Save feudal Japan from the wrath of Amaterasu on PS5 and PS4 on 26th May. Inspired by the kinds of tough-as-nails platformers gamers of a certain vintage will recall...
Wednesday22nd Mar 2023
News Horizon Forbidden West's Big PS5 Burning Shores Expansion Won't Break the Bank
Burn brightly
Finally, with less than a month until release, Sony is beginning to open up about Horizon Forbidden West’s anticipated PS5 exclusive expansion. Burning Shores, as previously reported, will launch on 19th April – and pre-orders are live starting t
News Mirror's Edge Will Not Be Delisted from PS Store After all
Gotta have Faith
Update: The primarily single player Mirror’s Edge will no longer be delisted from the PS Store, after prior communication from EA had announced it would. The publisher says this was just an error, and it’ll remain in situ as long as the storefront remains open. The trio of Battlefield titles, however, will still be gone come the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Releasing in September, Massive Ad Campaign Planned
Update: Tony Todd goes underwater after leak
Update: Seems the legal department got a hold of actor Tony Todd, after he revealed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s intended release date and marketing plans. Writing on Twitter, he said there’d be “no more hints”, and posted a photo of himself in a swimming pool. “My lips are now underwater,” he...
News Lords of the Fallen Looks Ridiculously Good on PS5
Unreal Engine 5 being put through its paces
If you weren’t aware, the Game Developers Conference is underway, which means there’s been an upswing in announcements relating to technology and engines. Epic Games is one company in attendance, and it’s partnered with a number of studios to showcase the enormous potential of Unreal Engine 5...
News Silent Hill 2's PS5 Remake Is Close to Completion
But release date is in Konami's hands
Development on Bloober Team’s PS5 remake of Silent Hill 2 is close to completion, CEO Piotr Babieno revealed in an interview reported by Bankier.pl. He stressed, however, this doesn’t necessarily mean that a release is imminent – and he explained that its launch date will ultimately be decided by publisher...
News Vampire FPS Redfall Was in Development for PS5, But Was Canned After Xbox Buyout
"They came in and said, 'No PS5'"
Prepare the Patrick Stewart “mild shock” reaction GIFs, because it turns out vampire FPS Redfall was very much in development for PS5 at one point. An IGN France interview with creative director Harvey Smith confirms that the title was in production at developer Arkane one year prior to Microsoft’s...
Poll We Want You to Rate Your Favourite PSVR2 Games
Help us build a definitive list
PSVR2 has been out a little while now, and while it’s admittedly still early days, it’s time for us to start thinking about what games we’d recommend for prospective new players. As we’ve done with our Best PS5 Games and Best PS4 Games list, we want to put the power in your hands, encouraging you to rate your...
News Ubisoft Helps Out Its Writers by Implementing AI Tech to Do Their Job for Them
Thanks, Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a publisher unafraid of tackling new technology head-on. The company is always supportive of new platform launches, and seems willing to embrace cutting edge tech where possible — even the questionable stuff. It's already attempted to implement NFTs in its games with the Ubisoft Quartz initiative, which went about as...
News Side-Scrolling Action Game Trinity Fusion Brings Massive Metroid Vibes to PS5, PS4 in 2023
Not dreading this
We've no doubt the first thing that'll cross a lot of people's minds when they see Trinity Fusion is its resemblance to Metroid. That's definitely what we thought about as this trailer got going, but while it's clearly wearing its inspiration on its sleeve, this interesting game is doing some cool stuff of its own. Developed by...
News Lars Alexandersson's Perfectly Coiffed Bob Looks Glossier Than Ever in Tekken 8 on PS5
Hair of the god
You may choose to focus on all the fizzes and crackles of Lars Alexandersson’s moveset in upcoming PS5 fighter Tekken 8, but we only have eyes for his immaculately sculpted barnet. Just look at him barely breaking a sweat in Time’s Square: his hair doesn’t move a millimetre. And by the end of the battle – which he wins on the...
News Artistic PS4 Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets an English Dub and Western Release Date
Semicolons in titles should be illegal
Anonymous;Code, the latest game from Steins;Gate creator Chiyomaru Shikura, is coming to North America and Europe on 8th September – and it’ll feature an English dub, as well as its original Japanese voices. The game – about a group of hackers who will “rewrite the future” – is set in future Tokyo,...
Tuesday21st Mar 2023
News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
Tchia! Uncharted! Riiiidge Racer!
The latest monthly update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium has arrived, and it's another great one. March's selection of software coming to these upper subscription tiers includes a total of 17 games, and there's a fantastic spread that should give everyone something to enjoy. These games are available to...
Review Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1) - The Pinnacle of PS1 Ridge Racer Games
I want to be R4-ever young
Republished on Saturday, 18th March, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows. Push Square has pondered the infancy of 3D console graphics during the 32-bit era, and reflected that the ageing process was not always...
News Valheim Could Potentially Come to PS5 in Six Months
Xbox has console exclusivity for six months
Update: Speaking during a podcast, Valheim senior developer Jonathan Smårs hadn’t entirely ruled out the possibility of the Norse survival game coming to PS5 – and now it sounds like Xbox only has six month console exclusivity. The tidbit was confirmed in the small print of a Game Pass newsletter sent...
News XCOM with Xenomorphs? Aliens: Dark Descent Tiptoes to PS5, PS4 on 20th June
On an express elevator to Hell
Legendary tactics RPG series XCOM can attribute a ton of its success to the Alien movies, and now it’s time for the space horror franchise to return the favour. It may be reductive to describe Aliens: Dark Descent as XCOM with xenomorphs – but, let’s be real, that’s almost exactly what it is. And for the...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Holds Few Surprises in Its PS5 Career Mode
Familiar but fine
Career mode is the backbone of any sports game: it’s the ultimate power fantasy to create your own character and take them to the top of your favourite discipline. And there are few surprises in EA Sports PGA Tour’s main single player option, which follows the same formula as its predecessors. You can choose whether you want to...
News LEGO's Mario Kart Inspired Arcade Racer Will Be Revealed This Week
Bricking it
Update: It looks like the scale of the leaks were simply too large for LEGO to ignore, and it’s effectively confirmed that 2K Sports’ arcade kart racer LEGO 2K Drive will be officially revealed later this week. You can look forward to a trailer debuting on 23rd March. In the meantime, this skit poking fun at all the leaks is pretty...
News Crash Team Rumble Spins onto PS5, PS4 in June, Closed Beta Coming Next Month
Update: Activision spills the beans
Update: Following the below gameplay leak, Activision has now confirmed more details about Crash Team Rumble. YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh has some new gameplay footage, embedded above. Firstly, the multiplayer title is due to launch on 20th June 2023 on PS5 and PS4, with full crossplay support so you can play with...
News UK Sales Charts: WWE 2K23 Lays the Smack Down on Hogwarts Legacy
King of the ring
It turns out that it takes pro wrestling to take down the mighty Hogwarts Legacy. Yes, Warner Bros' super popular RPG has finally had its reign at the top of the UK's physical chart brought to an end. WWE 2K23 has burst onto the scene, pinning down a number one debut. Just over half the copies sold were on PS5, with PS4 eating up...
News PS Plus Premium's Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Ape Academy 2 Have Trophies
Two more retro Platinums
Trophy support for classic games on PS Plus Premium is largely inconsistent, but you can count on Sony's first-party titles to include the feature. If you're a fan of collecting those digital trinkets, you're in luck, as today's big PS Plus refresh includes a pair of old school games with Trophy support. Both Syphon Filter:...
News Tchia Gets Blowout Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Imminent PS Plus Extra Launch
Time to unwind
The gorgeous-looking Tchia is only hours away, and we got one final glimpse of the scenic adventure title in a gameplay deep-dive trailer. The trailer looks at different aspects of the game's setting and mechanics, some of which have been detailed previously but are collated here nicely. We enjoyed Tchia, and in our review, we wrote...
News Play as David Hasselhoff in Kung Fury: Street Rage Ultimate Edition on PS5, PS4
That's some nice chest hair, sir
Kung Fury: Street Rage Ultimate Edition is a sidescrolling beat 'em-up based on the ludicrous 2015 cult classic film Kung Fury. It's available on PS5 and PS4, and preorders for a limited physical run are now open. Originally released on PC alongside the film, this bundled edition includes the base game and both...
News MLB The Show 23's PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophy Will Take Some Time This Year
But it's not too difficult
Last year’s Trophies for MLB The Show 22 were fairly straightforward, but they did require a little luck in a couple of places. Assuming you got the rub of the green, you could have it wrapped up in a weekend, but it looks like developer San Diego Studio has gone back to the drawing board with its Platinum pot for MLB...
News Kingdom Eighties Brings Micro-Strategy and Retro Nostalgia to PS5
Let the good times roll
Micro-strategy game Kingdom Eighties is a nostalgic love letter to that iconic decade, and it's coming to PS5 in 2023. Like other entries in the Kingdom series, like Two Crowns or New Lands, Eighties will be a standalone title. You play as the Leader, a camp counsellor who must defend the town from mysterious creatures known...
News Break the Fourth Wall and Infiltrate Atari in Pixel Ripped 1978 on PSVR2
Behind the lines of pixels
The Pixel Ripped series was one of the unsung heroes of the PSVR’s library, as it fused modern technology with retro gaming, but the newly announced Pixel Ripped 1978 is seriously levelling the franchise up. Backed by Atari, this PSVR2 title will take you back to the peak of the publisher’s popularity, where you’ll...
Random Blizzard Giving Away $20k Worth of Cleaning Services to Lucky Diablo 4 Fans
Take it easy
Blizzard has come up with a novel way to promote the second weekend of Diablo 4's open beta and is giving away $20,000 worth of cleaning services to some lucky and soon-to-be-pampered fans. The offer is only valid for residents of the United States, and winners will receive a $200 credit for the cleaning service Thumbtack. Considering...
News Spy This Launch Trailer as Deceive Inc Sneaks onto PS5 Today
Mission accomplished
Multiplayer spy-'em-up game Deceive Inc. has launched today on PS5, and to celebrate, publisher Tripwire Presents has a neat trailer for us. The game, which features full support for crossplay and cross-platform parties, sees teams of spies competing to find and then escape with a package. The main hook here is trying to do so...
News Respawn Opens Third Studio to Keep Apex Legends Running for Another '10 to 15 Years'
Last one standing
Apex Legends developer Respawn has opened a third studio in order to keep the popular battle royale franchise running for another "10 to 15 years". The new studio is located in Madison, Wisconsin. While it may contribute to other Respawn products in the future, this third studio (the first two being located in Los Angeles and...
News Moss Dev Aims to 'Broaden Appeal of VR' with Competitive Multiplayer Game
Playtests plotted for next month
Moss developer Polyarc is recognised for its charming, diorama-like platformer adventures – but its next project will be something of a departure for the studio. Still being developed exclusively for virtual reality headsets – although PSVR2 is not explicitly mentioned in the press materials – its next game...
Monday20th Mar 2023
Review Tchia (PS5) - Unique Island Adventure Is a Joyful, Creative Playground
Totally tropical
Developer Awaceb created Tchia as a love letter to its native home of New Caledonia. Though the game itself is set on a fantastical archipelago, it draws deeply from its real-life counterpart in terms of environment and story. It feels really genuine as a snapshot of the culture; its story is heavily rooted in the territory's...
Review The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution (PSVR2) - Great Game, Sinful Name
Born on the bayou
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution deserves recognition. Never before have we seen such a verbose title manage to communicate so little while saying so much. It fails to convey to newcomers that it’s a standalone game complete with its own campaign, and it coyly obfuscates the fact that this isn’t...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Won't Take You Too Long to Platinum on PS5
In regulation
There was a time when sports games Trophies bordered on the impossible, and that’s still somewhat the case with the NBA 2K series. But the developers of Madden NFL and MLB The Show have toned down the requirements in recent years, and EA Sports PGA Tour looks like it’ll have a pretty easy Platinum to unlock. Originally due out...
News Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes Was an Experiment Fans 'Didn't Understand'
Kojima had plotted a full-scale episodic series
Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes was a standalone prologue, designed to ease players into the eventual full game, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. However, speaking on the game’s ninth anniversary, auteur Hideo Kojima has revealed that he also used the release as an experiment, which could have...
News Sonic Frontiers Gets Its First Free DLC Expansion This Week
Sights, sounds, and speed
Update: SEGA has released more information about this Sonic Frontiers DLC pack. The Jukebox feature allows you to play various Sonic music from across the series while you're exploring the islands. There are 53 songs in total, with 13 being unlocked immediately. To get the rest, you'll need to collect Sound Memories, which...
News The Sims Veteran's Life by You Is a Living, Breathing Sandbox
But only Early Access on PC for now
Update: It doesn’t really get much more ambitious than Life by You, so it’s perhaps no surprise it’s launching into Early Access on PC before even considering consoles. The game, teased earlier in the year and now officially unveiled, sees you effectively taking control of an entire open world city, where...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Wolverine to Boast 'Very Cool' Dialogue Tech
Although no one knows what that means
The appetite for updates on Insomniac’s upcoming duo of superhero spin-offs, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine, is so intense that we end up with stories like this. But, as with everyone else, we’re clinging to every shred of public information, and so we guess this is worth sharing – well,...
News The Outer Worlds' Rough PS5 Port Gets First Post-Launch Performance Patch
Company mandated
A patch for sci-fi action RPG The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition has been released, which purports to fix many of the performance issues players have reported in recent days. The Spacer's Choice PS5 upgrade was released in such a poor state that it had some players immediately calling for refunds, complaining of abysmal...
News Post-Apocalyptic Aussie CRPG Broken Roads Gets Gameplay Overview
Developers are flat out like a lizard drinking
Broken Roads is an isometric CRPG set in a post-apocalyptic Australia that we've had our eye on for some time now, and we just got our best look at it yet in a developer-led gameplay overview, mate. Fans of Disco Elysium are likely to find a lot to love here, with a moral compass allowing for all kinds...
News Final Fantasy 16 Will Take Up to 80 Hours to Fully Complete
Titan
Square Enix's RPGs are almost universally big time sinks. It varies, of course, but a lot of them sit above 50 hours if you want to see everything they have to offer. The publisher's hugely anticipated upcoming game, Final Fantasy XVI, is continuing that tradition. Speaking with Famitsu and translated by aitaikimochi on Twitter, director...
News Try Out Sonic Frontiers PS5, PS4 for Free with PS Plus Premium Trial
Out later this week
PS Plus has been getting a lot better of late, and one aspect that’s certainly impressed us has been the free trials. Available with top tier PS Plus Premium, these allow you to play several hours from a rapidly increasing list of games, and you can continue your progress if you decide to pick any of them up at a later date...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looks Ace in Action Packed Story Trailer
Mark your Cal-endars
While it was slightly disappointing to see it delayed, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is looking very promising indeed with this latest trailer. Focusing on the characters and story, this new video shows off plenty of flashy gameplay along with in-game cutscenes, and it all looks pretty impressive. The sequel has us back in the boots...
News The Last of Us Season 2 Will Be a While, 'End of 2024, Early 2025' Says Bella Ramsey
Ellie actress looks ahead
The Last of Us season one has now run its course, and has been a major success for PlayStation Productions. In fact, a second season was given the thumbs up long before the first was over, and so we'll definitely be seeing more from Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie in the future. How far into the future,...
Random Resident Evil 4 Anime Short Simultaneously Cute, Disturbing
Leon and the Mysterious Village
The eagerly anticipated remake of Resident Evil 4 on PS5 arrives this week, on 24th March, and we thought it was simply outstanding. Capcom's marketing machine has, appropriately, kicked into overdrive, and today we were treated to a cute, somewhat disturbing anime trailer for the game. The soothing style of...
News Elden Ring Players Have Spent a Year Dying Over 9 Billion Times
Anniversary stats come in from Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco has hit Elden Ring fans with an array of dizzying stats and figures. With the game now just over a year old, the publisher has put out a large infographic that shines a light on everyone's collective efforts, and, yeah, we've died a lot. More than 9 billion times, to be precise. Of that...
News Ambitious Action Platformer The Devil Within: Satgat Slices and Dices on PS5, PS4
Side-scrolling sword-fighting action
The Media Indie Exchange Showcase took place over the weekend, and we got a bunch of updates on some smaller titles that have been quietly percolating for a while now. Case in point, The Devil Within: Satgat, developed by Seoul-based studio Newcore Games. It's quite a mouthful, but Satgat looks like a well-made...
News Hardcore Puzzler Dr Fetus' Mean Meat Machine Spins Up on PS5, PS4 in 2023
Super Meat Machine
Anxiety-inducing puzzler Dr Fetus' Mean Meat Machine is bringing its unique blend of gameplay features to PS5 and PS4 later in the year, and we got a glimpse of it in action during The Mix Showcase 2023. From the twisted minds that brought you Super Meat Boy and Super Meat Boy Forever, developer Team Meat has turned its talents...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Invites Worse Company on PS5, PS4 This Week
Big bro
Diamond Is Unbreakable is the focus of remaster JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R’s next DLC addition, as Okayasu’s big bro Keicho Nijimura brings his Worse Company Stand to the game. Those of you who’ve read the manga or watched the anime will know that this particular power sees the character commandeer dozens upon dozens...
News Charming Narrative Cooking Game Venba Serves Up PS5 Version This Summer
Tasty
If you want your cooking games to come with a side of family drama, Venba looks like the right choice on the menu. This is the debut title from a new indie developer, Team Visai, and it's just been announced the game is heading to PS5 in addition to other platforms. We've popped the Nintendo Switch trailer above to give you a taste of what to...
Sunday19th Mar 2023
Interview Octopath Traveler 2 Devs on Series Goals, the First Game Skipping PlayStation, and More
Join us, traveler
We think Octopath Traveler II is a fantastic RPG, and so we were delighted to be given the opportunity to interview two of the game's key developers. Director Keisuke Miyauchi and producer Masashi Takahashi were kind enough to answer our questions about the sequel's improvements, its development, and why the first game isn't...
Feature ICO At 21 - Remembering Fumito Ueda's Seminal PS2 Classic
ICOnic
ICO is a video game that makes me feel things. Things that I can’t quite describe. Ever since I first stepped foot in the castle’s plundered hallways, heard Ico’s footsteps echo through the abandoned corridors, and practically felt the gentle breeze roll through its silent, long-forgotten courtyards, it’s a feeling I just haven’t...
News Destiny Fans Come Together to Pay Tribute to Lance Reddick's Commander Zavala
A virtual vigil
Following the premature passing of iconic actor Lance Reddick earlier this week, Destiny fans have come together to pay tribute to the actor, and his in-game alter-ego Commander Zavala. Screenshots shared online show dozens upon dozens of players all sitting in quiet contemplation at a virtual vigil, gathered around the character in...
Saturday18th Mar 2023
News Horizon Maker Guerrilla Praises Profound Impact of Lance Reddick
Actor passes away aged just 60-years-old
Update: Guerrilla Games, the creator of the Horizon series, has released a tribute to actor Lance Reddick, following news his passing earlier this week. In the post, it thanks the star for bringing the character of Sylens to life, and goes on to praise him for his “generous warmth and inimitable...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for March 2023?
Plus or minus?
We're not going to beat around the bush: PS Plus Extra is pretty good, isn't it? The middle tier of Sony's subscription service has quickly established a large catalogue of great PS5 and PS4 games, and it feels like it's being meaningfully expanded every single month. March 2023's additions bring some real value as well. Delightful...
News PS Plus Extra's Tchia Will Demand 100% Completion for Platinum Trophy
Time to do everything
We’ve already pretty well established that Tchia looks genuinely incredible, and it’ll be available to download at no extra cost for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscribers starting next week. You may be wondering how difficult the Platinum Trophy will prove to unlock, then – and it’s probably going to take you...
News There's a New Persona 5 Game, But It's a Gacha for Smartphones
Monkey's paw
Persona 5 is easily one of the most iconic JRPGs of modern times, and so it stands to reason there’s more mileage to extract out of Joker and gang. We can’t say we had a gacha adaptation for smartphones on our bingo card, however, but that’s exactly what was announced earlier this week. There’s currently no launch date attached...
News Switchback VR Developer Investigating Game's Iffy PSVR2 Visuals
Horrific
The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is a huge disappointment, as illustrated in our review – and one of its biggest issues is just how blurry it looks. While the game has been developed exclusively for PSVR2, it barely looks like a step-up from PSVR, with muddy, middling visuals and even the odd performance hiccup. It’s not the only...
News Suicide Squad's Divisive Aspects Will Not Change Due to PS5 Delay
Could even slip into 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is still officially on schedule for 26th May, but reliable Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier insists it’s been delayed. Apparently, staff have been told internally that the title will come out later this year, and the reason no
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 468
Hella good
Will the weather improve? As much as we like to shut out the world and embed ourselves in our favourite virtual worlds, it would be nice to see a bit of sunshine, wouldn't it? Hurry up, Spring! Aaron Bayne: I’ve been patiently waiting for this one, but it’s time to delve into the Diablo IV early access beta. I’m a newbie to the...
Friday17th Mar 2023
News The Walking Dead PSVR2 Looks Generations Apart from Meta Quest 2
An insane upgrade
We know that PSVR2 is significantly more powerful than Meta Quest 2, and it should be: the headset is not only utilising cutting-edge tech, but it’s also powered by Sony’s new-gen PS5 console, which is obviously far more advanced than Meta’s built-in mobile chipset. Despite all that, however, the irritatingly named The...
Review Resident Evil 4 (PS5) - A True Masterpiece Made Even Better
Bingo time
No new console generation feels quite right until a re-release of Resident Evil 4 rolls around. Following a PS2 version in 2005, the Capcom classic has been ported to every home system from Sony since; you can't have one without the other at this point. However, following the developer's recent remaking efforts with Resident Evil 2 and...
News Layers of Fear Looks Ridiculous on PS5 in Unreal Engine 5 Demo
Boo
Layers of Fear may be one of the most confusing projects in recent years, but it sure looks good. The Unreal Engine 5 reimagining is pulling from all previous entries in the series, and wrapping up the story with an additional chapter named The Writer. “The series’ crowning work is the definitive way to experience the critically acclaimed...
Review The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR (PSVR2) - Lousy Rails Shooter Is a Supermassive Shame
Ride it out
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, a rails shooter with a rollercoaster theme, was one of the surprise highlights of PSVR’s catalogue, so there was understandable enthusiasm surrounding the announcement of Supermassive’s spiritual successor, The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR. Unfortunately, this is a dour shadow of a follow-up, let-down by...
Review The Light Brigade (PSVR2) - Solid Rogue-Lite Doesn't Need to Reinvent the Wheel
Look for the light
Developer Funktronic Labs is no stranger to crafting interesting, meaningful roguelike experiences. Look no further than Nova-111, a fantastic game released back in 2015. Fast forward a handful of years, and the developers have revisited this ever-fruitful well, delivering the rogue-lite The Light Brigade for Sony's new headset...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Update 1.04 Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Wo, it's a long list
A fresh patch has been deployed for the excellent action RPG, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. At just 194.4MB on PS5, it'll only take a minute to download and install, but it brings with it a raft of adjustments and bug fixes. There are a number of minor changes to certain features that should make things just that little bit...
News The Last of Us Infects London with Creepy Cordyceps Exhibit
Spreading the word
Sony's latest #LiveFromPS5 marketing beat is here. The platform holder is aggressively pushing its current-gen console now that PS5 stock is much easier to find, and part of that campaign is this latest installation in London. This marketing stunt brings attention to The Last of Us, leaning on the recent TV adaptation's huge...
News King Looks Like an Absolute Powerhouse in Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer
Tekken 8 up a notch
Bandai Namco has been going a bit mad with all these Tekken 8 character trailers, but we're certainly not complaining. Each familiar face we've seen so far has been looking good, and that streak continues with Mexican wrestler and Tekken legend, King. He looks to be a very heavy hitter, as fans might expect, and the devs have...
News Uh Oh! Sony Patents NFT Trading Framework for Gaming Platforms
Can't funge this
Rifling through publicly available patents is a strange pastime, but it's one that observant industry-watchers seem to be into. Last we heard, Sony had patented a system to help people's posture during play, and now we're onto another one — only this one may leave a sour taste. As you can see here, Sony has filed a patent for an...
News The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Revs Up on PS5, PS4 in August
We know what you'll do this summer
Yeah, the tagline's from a totally different movie, but it's still horror-themed, at least. It works. Anyway, publisher Gun Interactive has announced a release date for its upcoming asymmetric multiplayer horror game, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Based on the film of the same name, this cat-and-mouse title is...
News Remnant 2 Already Shaping Up to Be GOTY for Dog People
Someone, somewhere, knew EXACTLY what they were doing
In perhaps the most emotionally manipulative trailer we have ever seen, shooty Soulslike Remnant 2 just earned its place on many people's GOTY year lists by introducing us to the dog-friendly Handler Archetype. The Handler is accompanied into combat by one such furry best friend, who will attack...
News Techland Ditches the Zombies, Working on Open World Fantasy Epic Next
With the Witcher 3's narrative lead signing on for the project
Developer Techland, perhaps best known for its successful series of Dying Light open world action RPGs, is working on an expansive, narrative-driven fantasy epic next. While we don't have much more to go on than the above image, Dying Light 2 was pretty good, with its biggest issue...
News Resident Evil 4's Leon Marches into Fortnite Half-Dressed
Jacket off
As has been intensely speculated for quite some time, Resident Evil 4 protagonist Leon S. Kennedy has arrived in Fortnite – but fans are bemused that he’s lacking his iconic leather jacket. Many will already be familiar with Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine’s skins in the Battle Royale, which come with a variety of different style...
Poll Are You Playing Trails to Azure?
Feeling blue
The second game in Falcom's 'Crossbell' duology has finally been officially released in the West, and existing fans will know how much of a big deal that is. Trails to Azure is the explosive sequel to Trails from Zero, and these two titles feed directly into the Trails of Cold Steel series. What a time to be alive! If you're a fan of...
News Action RPG Hunt the Night Set to Slay Evil on PS5 and PS4
Top-down Geralt
Hunt the Night is a top-down action RPG with a delicious style of gothic pixel art, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 at an as-yet-to-be-determined date, sometime after it launches on PC on 13th April. You play as Vesper Blackbone, a Stalker, on a quest to restore daylight in a world perpetually shrouded in the darkness of The Night...
News Express Yourself with Tchia's Intricate Customization Options and Analogue Photo Mode
Smile!
The release of soothing tropical adventure game Tchia draws ever closer, casting off on PS5 and PS4 on 21st March. Today's trailer shows off the many ways in which you can customise Tchia and her boat, as well as an Analogue Photo Mode, which is a really cool inclusion. In addition to street threads and accessories, you can wear traditional...
News Splash Damage Teases Project Astrid, Streamers Shroud and Sacriel Involved
GG
UK studio Splash Damage has teased Project Astrid, which purports to be a AAA open-world survival game being developed in partnership with streamers/content creators Mike "shroud" Grzesiek and Chris "Sacriel" Ball. Both have been involved since the project's inception. Little else is known about Project Astrid. It's currently in preproduction,...
Thursday16th Mar 2023
Guide PS5 Game Boost: All Major PS4 Game Improvements
All major enhancements to backwards compatible games
PS5 Game Boost is a feature that improves the performance of backwards compatible PlayStation 4 games on Sony’s next-gen console. When enabled, you will see improved resolutions and framerates in select titles due to the increased horsepower of the PlayStation 5. As part of our PS5 guide,...
News FPS Far Cry 5 Upgraded to 60fps with PS5 Patch
USA! USA!
Update: As expected, Far Cry 5 will now run at 60 frames-per-second on PS5, as part of a patch that optimises the PS4 game on Sony's new-gen console. The update is available to download now, and is deplying ahead of a free weekend for the release, scheduled to run 23rd March through 27th March. <related ids="105982"> Original...
News PS Plus Premium Subs Treated to a Trio of Retro Treats Next Week
Emulated action
There’s no doubt about it: PS Plus has improved dramatically across all three tiers this year. Sony revealed the full lineup of games for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscribers earlier, with members of the latter getting treated to a trio of tasty retro releases –
News Chrono Cross Remaster Patch 1.01 Adds 60fps Support as Improvements Keep Coming
We'll take it
It never should have released in the state that it did, but credit where credit is due: Square Enix seems committed to improving Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition — and that's good to see. The remastered RPG has received another update on PS4, which once again promises to improve performance. More specifically, this patch...
News Sigh! For the Record, Sony Is Not Making a Superman PS5 Exclusive
Kryptonite
The ongoing multi-billion dollar Activision Blizzard buyout drama has had its fair share of embarrassing moments from all parties, but this one borders on parody. Lawyers on Microsoft’s side, likely on seven digit salaries themselves, proposed in a recent document published by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority that Sony is...
News FIFA 25 Will Take on EA Sports FC, Promises Re-Elected Gianni Infantino
"News on this very soon"
Gianni Infantino, the head of football’s governing body FIFA, says that it will have news “very soon” on a rival to EA Sports FC, following EA Sports’ decision to drop the iconic license. The recently re-elected president – who is presiding over controversial tournament changes, like the expansion of the World Cup...
News Stray Souls Brings Unreal Engine 5 Powered Scares to PS5, PS4 in the Fall
Welcome home, Daniel
Stray Souls is a psychological horror game which explores an insidious and secretive cult ritual, and it's coming to both PS5 and PS4 in the Fall. When Daniel inherits his estranged grandmother's house on his 18th birthday, he can't believe his luck. Unfortunately, luck has nothing to do with it, and he will be forced to...
News Kart Racer Disney Speedstorm Drifts into Early Access on PS5, PS4 Next Month
When you wish upon a car
Disney Speedstorm is a free-to-play kart racer that was announced what feels like eons ago, but it's now just around the corner. The game, developed by Gameloft Barcelona, mashes up various Disney and Pixar properties into one colourful racer, and it looks fairly promising in the above trailer. Said video also gives us some...
News You Can Now Preload Diablo 4 Ahead of Imminent Early Access Open Beta
Only fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Rejoice, mortals, the long wait to finally get your forsaken hands on Diablo 4 is almost over. Preload is now live for the first of two open beta sessions, which will kick off at 9 a.m. PT on Friday, 17th March and runs for three days, ending at 12 p.m. PT on Sunday, 19th March. To gain early access and...
Random We Could've Wound Up with a British Kratos in God of War
Cor, blimey
Kratos' gravel-guzzling voice is the work of Christopher Judge, who has played the role since 2018's God of War. The actor himself has a naturally deep vocal range, and hearing the Ghost of Sparta's intimidating growls is always a treat. However, while warming up to Kratos' voice, Judge went through some training, where some wires were...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Is Slowing But Still Soaring
Another solid week
PS5 has absolutely exploded in Japan this year, crossing the three million units milestone, and overtaking the PS4 and PS3 launch aligned. An influx of stock availability has absolutely catapulted the console to extraordinary numbers domestically, but things are very slowly beginning to level off now. Case in point: this week the...
News Complete the Crossbell Arc in Trails to Azure and Get Some Closure on PS4
Sending out an SSS
Trails to Azure is out today, and we couldn't be more excited. The eagerly anticipated follow-up to epic JRPG Trails from Zero, Azure concludes the Crossbell arc of the larger Trails of Heroes story, an incredibly intricate tale of political machinations, JRPG battles and boarding school hijinks. For those of you already on the...
News PlayStation Legend Shuhei Yoshida to Be Awarded the BAFTA Fellowship
Top honours for Sony exec
Shuhei Yoshida, one of PlayStation's best and most beloved executives, is to be recognised for his achievements at this year's BAFTA Games Awards. During the awards ceremony, he'll be given the BAFTA Fellowship award, the organisation's top honour. The BAFTA Fellowship is a 'Hall of Fame' style award, recognising...
News Pilot Your Own Airship in Steampunk Adventure Black Skylands on PS5, PS4
Balthier, eat your heart out
Ever wanted to live the carefree life of a sky pirate? We did, ever since playing Final Fantasy XII, although that game is less about sky piracy than it is about epic, world-spanning melodrama. Black Skylands, which is currently in Early Access on Steam but is coming to PS5 and PS4 in the summer, looks like it might do a...
News Disco Elysium Is Getting a Sort of Photo Mode on PS5, PS4 Soon
Collage Mode incoming
When it isn't having a legal spat with its former employees, developer ZA/UM is continuing work on its much beloved game, Disco Elysium. The narrative RPG is widely celebrated for a number of reasons, among them its unique art style and witty writing. Interestingly, you'll soon be able to toy with these aspects when the Collage...
News Test the Strength of Your Friendships in Infernax's Deux or Die Update on April 5th
Who you gonna call?
A couple of weeks back, we got a glimpse of Infernax's upcoming Deux or Die update, which adds a two-player cooperative mode to the game. We get to see more of the trials and tribulations that await in a new and extended gameplay trailer. It's pretty clear that Deux or Die is going to take a serious cooperative commitment from...
Wednesday15th Mar 2023
Review Anno 1800 Console Edition (PS5) - Victorian Strategy on an Industrial Scale
Moving up in the world
Anno 1800 Console Edition sees the advent of 2019's excellent PC colony builder on PS5, and we were pleased to find the transition has been an incredibly smooth one. What was once the province of mouse and keyboard finds an incredibly comfortable fit on console, enhanced with all the DualSense bells and whistles. If you...
News 17 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Revealed in Another Huge Update
Something for everyone
Sony has officially announced which games are coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in March 2023. Subscribers can look forward to another glut of PS5 and PS4 titles, as well as three classics. We're looking at a total of 17 newly added games, all of which will be available to play from th
News Massive Ghostwire: Tokyo Update Drops After PS Plus Extra Debut
Ghost with the most
A huge update for Ghostwire: Tokyo has been announced, bringing a bunch of new stuff to the somewhat overlooked action game. Set to arrive on the 12th April, the 'Spider's Thread' patch will add an all-new roguelike game mode, while the main campaign gets extended cutscenes, fresh environments, new missions, and even new combat...
News PS Store Essential Picks Sale Offers Discounts on Thousands of PS5, PS4 Games
Deal or no deal
Happy Wednesday, everyone! The middle of the week is here, and that almost always means some sort of new sale on the PS Store. Starting today, 15th March, is the Essential Picks offer, which brings prices down on over a thousand PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons. As always, there's a healthy mix of games big and small in the sale, and...
Immitation, flattery, and all that
Update: After being engulfed in an Elden Ring animation imitation scandal, three-person team Archangel Studios has released a statement explaining how Bleak Faith: Forsaken ended up with identical assets to FromSoftware's hit open world RPG. Effectively, it explained that 10 per cent of the game's development was...
Hands On The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Is Massively Underwhelming So Far
House of horrors
At what point do we consider Until Dawn a curse? UK developer Supermassive has been trying to better the PS4 narrative horror for the best part of a decade, with both its ongoing The Dark Pictures anthology and standalone The Quarry coming up short. Now, based on the first half of our playthrough, we’re sad to report that the...
Talking Point Is 2024 Too Soon for PS5 Pro?
Pros and cons
The latest and greatest PlayStation rumour to do the rounds is based on a recent report by the reliable Insider Gaming. Said report claims that the oft-whispered PS5 Pro is in development, and could be targeting a potential 2024 release. It's a rumour that's already divided fan opinion — and even we find ourselves trying to weigh...
Out in July
Now that the series has officially finished airing on HBO and its various partner broadcasters, it’s time to start thinking about watching The Last of Us again. We recently updated our Where to Watch The Last of Us TV Show with all the venues you can currently stream it, but you may be holding out hope for the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray –...
News Atlas Fallen Gameplay Trailer Reveals Flashy, Hard-Hitting Combat
Magic sand
We've definitely got one eye trained on Atlas Fallen, an action RPG from the makers of The Surge. Publisher Focus Entertainment has just debuted the first gameplay trailer for this game, and it's looking really rather good. The trailer is only a minute and a half, but there's some nice-looking in-game footage here, with an emphasis on...
News Dead Island 2 Is 'Around 20 Hours' Long, Says Dambuster Studios
2 Hours Gameplay = 1 Year Development
Dead Island 2 has rapidly and somewhat unexpectedly become one of the more intriguing titles on the gaming horizon for us, thanks to positive preview impressions and that banger of a gameplay showcase from a couple of weeks back. It sounds like it will be a somewhat meaty offering for us to sink our teeth into,...
News Need for Speed Unbound Volume 2 Brings New Events, Features in Major Update
Fuel injection
Need for Speed Unbound is a highly entertaining arcade racer, but let's be honest, the online multiplayer and post-game experience isn't particularly interesting. That looks set to change pretty soon, though, as developer Criterion has just announced the first post-launch update, called Volume 2. This free game update is a pretty big...
News Airborne Metroidvania Vernal Edge Takes to the Skies on PS5, PS4
The sky is the limit
Vernal Edge is a gorgeous-looking Metroidvania set in the mysterious floating Kingdom of Haricot, and it's out today on PS5 and PS4. We get some serious Shovel Knight vibes from this one, which is high praise indeed. But Vernal Edge has that air about it, with its arresting art style and a cast of colourful characters you will...
News Disco Elysium Creatives Drop 'Unfair Dismissal' Cases Against Developer ZA/UM
It might not be *the end*, but it's the end of something
In something of a conclusion to our now five-part coverage of the messy legal spat between studio ZA/UM and some of the key creatives responsible for Disco Elysium, the developer has announced that several legal cases against it have been resolved. For the sanity of this humble scribe, we...
News Chill Out with Tchia's Relaxing Assortment of Side Activities
Find some time to unwind
Tchia is an open-world exploration inspired by the unique culture and geography of New Caledonia, and we got a new trailer looking at the relaxing ways players can unwind in between adventures. Challenge shooting range records with your trusty slingshot, try and beat the clock in time attack-style races, compete in diving...
News System Shock Remake Gets Hit with Delay, SHODAN Vows Revenge Post 30th May
"I will return more formidable than ever"
The long-in-development System Shock remake has been delayed. It was originally slated to release on PC in March, with PS5 and PS4 iterations confirmed but not dated. Now, the influential first-person shooter will boot up on PC on 30th March, coming to console after "in due course". In a press release...
Tuesday14th Mar 2023
Guide Where to Watch The Last of Us TV Show
How and when you can tune in for every episode
Trying to find out where you can watch The Last of Us TV show? As Naughty Dog's epic tale of Joel and Ellie makes the transition to television screens — without the need for a PS5 or PS4 — you might be wondering where and when you can tune in to see the series. On this page, we're going to reveal...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 23.01-07.01.00 do?
Sony released a major PS5 firmware update just last week, adding Discord voice chat integration among many other changes. Despite that, it's already time for another one. Yes, there's a new PS5 system software update, and it's just over 1GB in size. What the flip does this one do, then? As you might expect, this...
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Game for April Revealed Early
Another game debuts on the service
Sony's not adhering to its usual schedule with these willy-nilly PS Plus announcements, but never mind. The platform holder has just unveiled one of the PS Plus Essential monthly games for April 2023, and it's an intriguing indie game making its debut on the subscription service. Meet Your Maker was announced a...
News The Last of Us' Naughty Dog Already Working on Next PS5 Exclusive
"We picked the thing we're most excited about"
The next Naughty Dog game has been selected and is in development now. Vice president Neil Druckmann, appearing on a Kinda Funny Spoilercast, confirmed the first-party developer has already decided what its next PS5 project is going to be – and while he couldn’t reveal what it is, he explained that...
Rumour PS5 Pro Targeting Potential 2024 Release
The next big step for Sony
Look, there probably will be a PS5 Pro — we don't see why Sony would deviate from the roadmap that made the PS4 such a huge success. But could such a console release as early as 2024? Apparently so, according to Insider Gaming. The often reliable website reports that Sony could be targeting a late 2024 date for its...
News The Last of Us TV Show Is Now Available on Amazon Prime, Hulu, More
Infection is spreading
Now that season one of The Last of Us' TV adaptation has run its course, it has become available on a bunch of new services and platforms. Previously, you could only watch the show on HBO Max in North America or NOW in the UK, but having had a look around, it's now been distributed to other apps as well. In addition to the...
News Abby Voice Actress Laura Bailey Had a Brief Cameo in HBO's The Last of Us Finale
Bet you missed it
The finale of HBO's excellent The Last of Us adaptation aired last night, and while perhaps not as impactful as we found the source material to be, it was still a fitting conclusion to a great series. Eagle-eyed observers might have spotted a familiar face (albeit obscured) during one of the episode's most climactic scenes. We...
News Horizon Forbidden West's PS5 Exclusive Expansion Still Scheduled for 19th April
Burning Shores on track
We were beginning to think that Horizon Forbidden West’s anticipated expansion Burning Shores may be delayed – after all, it’s due out on 19th April, which is little over a month away. But a new PS Blog interview with game direc
News Expect to Hear 'Much More' About The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Later This Year
"What the team has put together is so cool"
It looks like we might finally learn more about The Last of Us: Part II's missing multiplayer component later this year, which, from what we've been told previously, has expanded in scope quite significantly. Appearing virtually on a Kinda Funny Spoilercast, Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann...
Mini Review Job Simulator (PSVR2) - A Port Worthy of a Promotion
Jobsworth
Job Simulator’s enduring popularity is no coincidence: it is, after all, the quintessential virtual reality game. Spread across four impressively interactive occupations, you’ll turn your comically exaggerated hands to all kinds of amusing tasks, like cooking the books as an office worker and dealing with a robbery as a convenience...
News Agent 47 Gets Hit with a Sleeper Hold, Hitman Franchise Is 'a Little Bit on Hiatus'
While the studio focuses on James Bond
The recently rebranded Hitman 3 (with the trilogy now collectively known as Hitman - World of Assassination) might be the last time we see the heroically impassive Agent 47 for a while. Developer IO Interactive confirmed that the series would be taking some time off while the studio focuses on its now...
News Law Looks Like a Beast in Latest Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer
I am the Law
We've been left really impressed by how good the characters look in Tekken 8, and that trend continues with Marshall Law. The veteran fighter is back for another round, and he looks like fantastic fun in this dedicated trailer. Existing fans will note that a lot of his classic moves have been carried over — the double flip, the...
News Trails to Azure Pays Touching Tribute to Localisation Star Scott Tijerina
Special support section
It's taken a long, long time, but Trails to Azure is officially available outside of Japan. The excellent RPG was originally a PSP title, but its PS4 re-release is out today (in North America, at least — Europe has to wait until the 17th March). Anyway, you may not know this, but Trails to Azure was fully translated by...
News This Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo Cheat Will Kick Your Ass
The Doctor will see you now
The imminent and eagerly anticipated remake of perhaps the most beloved survival horror game ever made, Capcom's Resident Evil 4, is almost upon us (launching 24th March). In the meantime, though, we did get a decidedly awesome demo for the game, which, as it turns out, actually has a super-secret Mad Chainsaw difficulty...
News Acclaimed Indie RPG Citizen Sleeper Wakes Up on PS5, PS4 Later This Month
A narrative-driven sci-fi adventure
An indie game you may have heard about last year was Citizen Sleeper — a narrative-driven RPG that popped up on several Game of the Year shortlists. Released last year to critical acclaim, publisher Fellow Traveller has now announced a port to PS5 and PS4. As detailed on the PS Blog, the game was mostly made...
News Meet the PS Studio That Helped Bring God of War Ragnarok to PS5, PS4
Valkyrie Entertainment assisted Santa Monica Studio
Game development takes an absolute eternity these days, and while you may be familiar with major first-party forces like Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch, they rely on a lot of assistance from support studios. Valkyrie Entertainment is one of those teams, a long-time PlayStation partner which was...
Monday13th Mar 2023
News These 9 PS5, PS4 Games Are Leaving PS Plus in March
Play them while you can
PS Plus has an overwhelming number of games available to members, particularly those subscribed to PS Plus Extra. While the catalogue grows each month, every now and then a handful of titles will reach the end of their time on the service. This month, a total of nine PS5 and PS4 games will be leaving PS Plus. Here's the list...
Review WWE 2K23 (PS5) - 2K Sports' Wrestling Series Continues Its Steady Rise
Never give up
Minor tweaks and improvements are the usual selling points of annualised sporting titles. Yes, the teams and kits may be updated, player ratings may be tweaked, and 4K beard follicles may now be visible in replays, but that’s usually your lot. Not so with 2K’s WWE series. Standing on the shoulders of WWE 2K22’s solid efforts, the...
Mini Review Unplugged: Air Guitar (PSVR2) - An Entertaining Rhythm Game, Warts and All
This game’s got the beat
Originally released on the Meta Quest, Unplugged: Air Guitar is a rhythm game where you, well, play an air guitar. You strum with one hand and move the other to different parts of the neck according to a note chart similar to games like Rock Band or Guitar Hero. With a core track list of 20 plus tracks from across the...
Preview Dead Island 2 Makes Up for Lost Time with Fun
Almost 3,652 Days Later
Pretty much no game ever is worth waiting almost 10 years for, but when Dead Island 2 launches on PS5 and PS4 next month, it'll at least deliver on the comedic fun its reveal trailer teased all the way back at E3 2014. Having been passed between three different developers over the past decade, it's difficult to work out where...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Immovable While Wo Long Falls 25 Places
Magic
It really does seem like nothing will topple Hogwarts Legacy for the time being. The game hasn't budged at all from its position atop the UK's physical chart, and it continues to sell the vast majority of its boxed copies on PS5 (83 per cent to be precise). While some big new release will likely come along to kill its combo, we imagine...
News The Witcher 3 PS5 Patch 4.02 Improves Performance, Fixes Bugs
Available now
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has had a rough ride so far on PS5. The current-gen edition of the beloved RPG has struggled with its performance in particular, and CD Projekt RED has been hard at work to get the game ship-shape. Now, patch 4.02 is available to download and install, weighing in at just over 2GB. As the official patch notes...
Poll How Would You Rate The Last of Us Season One Finale?
The end
And that's it: after nine weeks of episodes, HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us has concluded its retelling of the PS3 game. A lot like the previous eight episodes, the finale remains faithful in many places but then deviates in others. We're sure fans will have their opinions on the way Joel and Ellie are captured by the Fireflies in the...
News The Last of Us 2 Will Be Split Across Two or More Seasons for TV Adaptation
Playing the long game
The Last of Us' HBO adaptation has just come to a close, with the final episode of the acclaimed first season having just aired. It's been warmly received, and with the viewing figures consistently high, it didn't take long for season two to get the green light
Review Mato Anomalies (PS5) - Surreal Turn-Based RPG Falls Flat
Neo-future Shanghai is about to explode
Mato Anomalies is a hodgepodge of ideas and motifs that works, for the most part, but suffers from trying to do too much with too little. It's aspirational, but the experience as a whole suffers from poor pacing and repetition, and comes off feeling like just another mediocre JRPG as a result, despite some...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Finale - A Highlight Reel of Your Favourite Story
Cutting to the chase
Well folks, we’re finally here. After nine episodes, we've reached the conclusion of HBO’s retelling of The Last of Us. And now that we've wrapped this story up yet again we're feeling a little… conflicted. After last week's run-in with a very hungry group of survivors, Joel and Ellie make their way to the hospital to...
News Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharoah Uncovers Adventure of Epic Proportions on PS5, PS4
Hooray! Hooray! The end of the world has been postponed!
Tintin Reporter - Cigars of the Pharoah was teased a while back now, and we finally got a look at the rambling adventure in a new trailer, which is due out on PS5 and PS4 in 2023. After a chance meeting with a famous Egyptologist, Professor Sarcophagus, Tintin (and his faithful companion...
News The Jump Scares May Be the Hardest Part of Switchback VR's Platinum
Scared to death
The Trophy list is out for rails shooter Until Dawn: Rush of Blood’s spiritual successor, The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR. Just browsing the trinkets, it looks like you’ll be well on your way to the Platinum purely by beating the campaign. There are then collectibles in the form of “marked gargoyles”, which you’ll need to...
News Destiny 2's Root of Nightmares Raid Cleared, World First Crowned
Go Hard in the Paint
Destiny 2's latest raid, Root of Nightmares, was cleared the same day it launched, with a fireteam made up of HITP (Hard in the Paint) members Roen, Osiris, Punz, Kai, SK, and Grangalf being crowned World First. The feat was achieved in just shy of two and a half hours, with the raid going live on 10th March, at 9 am PST. HITP...
News Sons of the Forest Success Rockets Predecessor to Top of European PS4 Charts
Yummy
Sons of the Forest is something of a phenomenon right now over on PC, selling more than $2 million copies in its first 24 hours on the market. A PlayStation iteration has yet to be announced but we imagine one has to be in the works if only by virtue of the popularity of its predecessor, 2018's cannibal-filled survival game, The Forest,...
News Remnant 2's Gunslinger Class Brings Devastating Firepower to Bear on PS5
Boom, headshot
Remnant II is the sequel to Soulslike-with-guns Remnant: From the Ashes, which was revealed last year. We got a new trailer focusing in on the Gunslinger, one of the character archetypes available to players. The Gunslinger is singularly focused on bringing an extreme amount of firepower to bear on enemies, utilising a high rate of...
News Inventive Shooter Lemnis Gate the Latest Multiplayer Game Going Offline
Another one gone
Lately, we've seen a fair few announcements of multiplayer games shutting down servers in the near future. It's unfortunate, but enjoyable titles like Rumbleverse and Knockout City are only sticking around for a little while longer. The latest online multiplayer game going the same way is Lemnis Gate. The PS5 and PS4 first-person...
News PSVR2 Launch Game What the Bat Now Playable in Stationary Standing Mode
Roomscale requirement eliminated
We had quite a bit of fun with What the Bat, a silly PSVR2 launch title that's well worth a go. The biggest criticism we had of the game is that it would only let you play in Roomscale mode. Roomscale — which allows you to walk around in a defined space — requires at least two square metres of room, but the...
News Fortnite Dials the Action Up to 11 in MEGA Gameplay Trailer
Electric Dreams
Fortnite's Chapter 4 Season 2 is now live, with players already tearing up MEGA in suitably frenetic fashion. We got a new gameplay trailer, showing off some of the over-the-top action that awaits. Mobility has always been the name of the game in Fortnite, but the inclusion of grind rails is sure to make for some spicy situations...
Sunday12th Mar 2023
Mini Review Puzzling Places (PSVR2) - A Lovely Game with a Few Problems
Puzzle me this, Batman
Puzzling Places is absolutely lovely — that’s the best way to describe it. A puzzle game best described as a 3D jigsaw, this is far and away the most relaxing time you can have with your PSVR2. The game leans into its unique appeal, allowing you to put together 3D dioramas of things that under normal circumstances would be...
News Guilty Gear Strive Getting Season 3, Adds Bedman? In April
Don't sleep on it
The next Guilty Gear Strive DLC character has been officially announced, to release on the 6th April alongside a new stage. As many fans predicted, Bedman is (kind of) returning, although he's now called Bedman? (complete with the question mark) and he seemingly is the bed this time around. It's a fun twist, because he fights...
Saturday11th Mar 2023
News Hogwarts Legacy's PS5 Platinum Is a Pain in the Ass
50 points from Avalanche
PlayStation Trophies have been around for about 15 years now, and developers have a couple of generations of experience under their belts. While not everyone cares for the virtual gongs, a lot of players derive plenty of pleasure out of completing their games and earning Platinum pots, showcasing their fandom for particular...
News This Android App Will Transform Your PS5, PS4 Remote Play Experience
PlayStation portable
We’ve never had much luck with Remote Play. While we used the feature sparingly on our PS Vita, the results left a lot to be desired, with constant drop-outs and macroblocking making all but the most passive releases unplayable. We observed similar results using the official app on a variety of our phones. But having...
News Resident Evil 4 PS5 Remake Spoilers Are Rife As Retailers Break Street Date
Nightmare
Can you spoil a game that first released in 2005? Well, in this specific instance, yes. We may all be very familiar with the beats of Capcom’s iconic third-person shooter Resident Evil 4, but the Japanese publisher is shaking things up for its impending PS5 remake. The problem, then? Retailers have broken the street date two weeks before...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
Wo and behold
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty seems to have struck a chord with fans of tough action titles. The latest game from prolific Japanese developer Team Ninja, it's a bit of mix between Nioh (the loot, the combat pacing), Sekiro (the parries), and Dynasty Warriors (the battlefield morale system), and it's all based on epic Chinese novel Romance of...
Mini Review The Last Clockwinder (PSVR2) - A Satisfying, Chilled Out Puzzler
Going it a-clone
In a nutshell, The Last Clockwinder is a blend of solving puzzles and building factories. It's not the most original idea, but it's executed really well, taking advantage of virtual reality's unique perspective to create some truly engrossing gameplay. Set within the Clocktower, an enormous tree acting as a safe haven for various...
News PS5 Has Surpassed 3 Million Sales in Japan, By the Way
On the up
A headline that seems to have been overlooked earlier in the week, the PS5 has actually just surpassed the 3 million sales mark in Japan. That's a promising milestone for a console that appeared to be struggling right out of the gate — but as has been the case worldwide, PS5 sales have been skyrocketing thanks to Sony's stock issues...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 467
Too much game
There's been snow this week in the UK, as this insufferable, never-ending winter lurches on. At least the release calendar continues to be hot, with many different games to choose from these days. Jamie O'Neill: I always liked the visual style of the outdoor Biomes in Dead Cells, so the Castle's Outskirts opening area for the Return...
Friday10th Mar 2023
News PS5 Firmware Update Adds Fancy New Animation for Earning a Platinum Trophy
Notifications never looked so good
Earning a Platinum Trophy on PlayStation is always a bit of an occasion; you've not only completed a game, you've (probably) gone out of your way to beat a range of additional challenges. For many, the Plat is the nice cherry on top of an enjoyable experience, and they're very satisfying to pop. Now, though, Sony...
News Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Is Out Soon on PS5, and We've Seen Next to Nothing
Where is it?
Sony's release slate is looking relatively slim at the moment, but it does have a couple of things up its sleeves that we know about. One of them is Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, a DLC expansion for the action RPG sequel. Announced back in December, we're excited to dive back into the land of robot dinosaurs, but we can't help...
Mini Review No Man's Sky (PSVR2) - Explore an Infinite Universe on a Whole New Scale
Space is big
We've revisited No Man's Sky a number of times over the years. It only seems fair to check in every once in a while considering how much changes with each major update. The latest of these, Fractal, adds full PSVR2 support, allowing you to explore planets, space stations, and everything in between within Sony's new headset. The initial...
News The State of The Outer Worlds on PS5 Has Players Calling for Refunds
It's not the best choice, it's Spacer's Choice!
The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition was just released on PS5, and the RPG runs quite badly even in its dedicated performance mode, with the state of the game already causing some players to call for refunds in threads on the game's
Mini Review DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos (PS5) - All-Ages Brawler Is Surprisingly Good Fun
Justice for all
With absolutely no word on this game ahead of its release, you'd be forgiven for being a bit wary of DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos — a sandbox action title aimed squarely at an all-ages audience. But this cutesy take on DC's superheroes is actually pretty good. It's a surprisingly heartfelt release, featuring chunky combat,...
News Surprise! Forspoken and Other Square Enix Games Didn't Meet Sales Expectations
Hope you like blockchain gaming
In news that's certain to shock absolutely no one, Forspoken — along with the glut of 'smaller' games that Square Enix released last year — did not meet the publisher's sales expectations. The company's stance on the matter is revealed in its latest business briefing (as reported by RPG Site), with current...
Mini Review Pistol Whip (PSVR2) - Still One of the Best VR Games You Can Play
Whip it
Upon its PSVR launch, we found Pistol Whip to be a sublime experience, brilliantly blending rail shooter and rhythm mechanics. How does the upgraded version fare? Well, even better. Unlike some of the PSVR2 upgrades, Pistol Whip doesn’t make a huge impression graphically. It was a stylized title with a solid aesthetic on first attempt, so...
Review Before Your Eyes (PSVR2) - Eye Tracked Tearjerker Will Move You
Blink and you'll miss it
There will be no dry PSVR2 headsets among those who choose to try Before Your Eyes. This truly unique 90 minute narrative experience asks you to set aside your DualSense, and relies on the headset’s eye tracking as its primary form of engagement. Rather than using the controller, you’ll instead blink to interact with...
News Forspoken PS5 Update Improves Performance, Tweaks Gameplay Options, More
Available now
A new game update for PS5 console exclusive Forspoken is now available to download. Taking the RPG to version 1.10, this does more than fix a few bugs — it's a pretty big patch that introduces some much requested improvements and enhanced performance. Many of the major bullet points are outlined in this blog post, but we'll go...
News Fortnite's Neon-Drenched MEGA City Is Full of Anime Crossovers and Grind Rails
Go big or go home
Fortnite's next smorgasbord of live-service content, Chapter 4 Season 2 (or simply MEGA), is out tomorrow, and it takes place in a futuristic take on Tokyo that drips with neon, is covered in grind rails, and packed to the brim with all kinds of no-doubt lucrative (for Epic Games) anime crossovers. It's possible we even see the...
News Streets of Rage 4 Major Update Adds Over 300 Improvements, Co-Op Moves, More
Fine tuning
Out of seemingly nowhere, Streets of Rage 4 has received a major update for both the base game and its DLC, Mr. X Nightmare. Publisher Dotemu says the free patch adds more than 300 improvements and new features. Chief among the additions is co-op moves. These are special new attacks that can be pulled off when you're playing with a pal...
News The Last of Us 2 Was the Most Downloaded PS4 Game in February
Back for good
Demonstrating the enormous impact of HBO’s adaptation, The Last of Us: Part 2 was February 2023’s best-selling digital download for PS4 in both North America and Europe. That’s despite the game originally releasing almost three years ago now – an undeniably incredible result, showcasing renewed interest in Naughty Dog’s...
PS Store Sales Charts Hogwarts Legacy Apparates to Number One on PS5
As if by magic
The PS Store's monthly charts have arrived, and it comes as no surprise to learn what topped the PS5 bestsellers for February. Yes, Hogwarts Legacy is tip-top of both the North American and European charts. The regions' respective top 20 lists differ from there, but shared among them are entries for Wild Hearts, The Last of Us: Part...
News Stunning Watersports Sim Kayak VR the Big Winner from PSVR2 Launch
Pavlov VR also off to strong start
Appropriately named Dutch developer Better Than Life’s beautiful watersports sim Kayak VR: Mirage was the best-selling PSVR2 launch title, according to data published by the PS Blog. The stunning release topped the charts in both North America and Europe, although the data does exclude titles eligible for free...
News Paul Looks Powerful in New Tekken 8 Gameplay, But We're Still Not Sold on the Hair
The death fist returns
Veteran fighter Paul Phoenix was one of the first confirmed characters for Tekken 8, and now you can gawk at his brutal blows in the game's latest character trailer. We must admit, we're loving the improved facial animations in this sequel so far, and Paul's classic techniques — including the dreaded death fist — somehow...
News The Last Spell Brings Grand-Scale Tactical RPG Combat to PS5, PS4
Fight to the last
The Last Spell is a tactical RPG with roguelike elements on a massive scale. It's available now on both PS5 and PS4, and we got a launch trailer showing off some glorious action. During the day, players will prepare their Heroes, building out the Haven and preparing their defences for the advent of nightfall, when the monsters...
News DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos Is Sandbox Action for All Ages, Out Now on PS5, PS4
Pow!
Announced for and released on PS5 and PS4 today, DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos is a family-friendly action game starring Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. It takes place in the colourful town of Happy Harbor, where you'll be beating up a bunch of chibi-fied super villains. Boasting both a single-player campaign — where you can freely...
News Tend the Wounded in WW1 Medical Management Sim War Hospital on PS5
Hacksaw Ridge DLC when
War Hospital is a survival management sim in which you are charged with running a particularly grisly field hospital during the Great War. It was initially revealed a ways back, but finally, it's coming to PS5 on 31st August. Like Papers, Please before it, War Hospital looks like it will make the simple act of administration...
News Creativity Is Tchia's Greatest Weapon in Evasive Combat Display
Link could learn a lesson or two
While the colourful world of Tchia is one predominantly of exploration, relaxation and sick ukelele jams, there will be moments where a more direct approach is required, as we learn in a new gameplay trailer. The primary antagonists are the Maano, mindless minions brought to life by Meavora from pieces of wood and...
News The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails Is a Falcom Action RPG to Watch in Fall 2023
Lost and found heaven
Publisher NIS America has released a new trailer for upcoming action RPG The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails, which is set to release for PS4 this autumn / fall here in the West. For those who don't know, Nayuta was originally a 2012 PSP title. It's also something of a Trails series spinoff (with Ys-esque gameplay), although...
News Cure Alien Illnesses in Sci-Fi Theme Hospital Galacticare for PS5
Spaced out
Those of you who grew up sculpting the corridors of your very own Theme Hospital on PS1 may want to pay attention to the latest tycoon title from indie outfit Brightrock Games. The appropriately named Galacticare will put you in charge of your very own intergalactic infirmary, where you’ll need to tend to the whims of all manner of...
Thursday9th Mar 2023
News Disastrous PS5 Demo Leads to Suicide Squad Delay
According to Bloomberg, anyway
Warner Bros has decided to delay Rocksteady’s long in development co-op shooter Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, following a disastrous showing during a recent State of Play. Response to the demo was tepid at best, with the footage showing characters like Harley Quinn
News Some PS5 Fans Think This New Firmware Feature Is a Potential Spoiler
Depends on who you ask
Unless you've just emerged from deep underground, you are probably aware that that massive PS5 firmware update dropped yesterday, bringing with it Discord integration, VRR at 1440p and various other features and improvements. In addition, it also changed the way game discs work on a shared console.
News Tennis World Tour 2 Dev Returns to the Court with Tiebreak for PS5, PS4
You love to see it
It was far from perfect, but we felt Tennis World Tour 2 came closest to recapturing the feel of PS3 classic Top Spin 4 on modern consoles. Now Australian developer Big Ant Studios is having another crack, with Tiebreak: Official Game of the ATP and WTA coming to PS5 and PS4 later this year. Announced by French publisher Nacon,...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake's Chainsaw Demo Cuts PS5, PS4 Today
Ready?
Update: As expected, Resident Evil 4’s hotly anticipated demo will be available to download for PS5 and PS4 from the PS Store today. Imaginatively named the Chainsaw Demo, it’ll focus on the iconic moment where protagonist Leon S. Kennedy arrives in a Spanish village, only to be attacked by Ganados – and a certain chainsaw wielding...
News Gran Turismo Comparison Video Shows Huge Leap in Quality from PSVR to PSVR2
A new generation
We've been banging on about how much better PSVR2 is compared to its predecessor, but it's videos like the one above (from ElAnalistaDeBits) that really show the difference. With many years between iterations of Sony's virtual reality hardware, it was always going to be more impressive, but Gran Turismo amply shows off the huge...
Review Transport Fever 2 (PS5) - Impressively Detailed Transport Sim Hits a Few Potholes
Connect the dots
Transport Fever 2 is a meticulously designed logistics simulator which tasks you with the timely transportation of passengers and goods via trains, trucks, planes, and ships. There is a simple satisfaction in getting something where it needs to go as efficiently as possible, and that sense extends to the gameplay experience as a...
News Widespread PS3, PS Vita Issues Preventing Fans from Downloading Games
It only does nothing
Sony’s legacy systems, the PS3 and PS Vita, are throwing a wobbly it seems. There are widespread reports, right around the globe, of purchased games not downloading properly from the PS Store. It’s unclear what the exact cause is: PS3 received a firmware update recently, which could potentially be related – but that...
News The Last of Us: Part I's PC Specs Will Make Mincemeat of Your Computer
Ultrawide monitor support and more
After a short delay, The Last of Us: Part I will finally make its PC debut later this month, from 28th March. The remake – which launched on PS5 late last year – is a looker, and its minimum spec requirements are quite high as a result. For example, you’ll need a 100GB SSD just to get the game started, and if...
News RoboCop: Rogue City Could Be the RoboCop Game We've Always Wanted
Gameplay trailer has the feel
If you've been dreaming of a proper RoboCop game for the last three decades, then you might finally be in luck. RoboCop: Rogue City has a new trailer courtesy of publisher Nacon, and it's almost all gameplay. It shows cyborg officer Alex Murphy take down a gang that's hiding out below an old arcade, complete with a bit...
News WW2 Flight Sim Aces of Thunder Soaring to PSVR2 from the Makers of War Thunder
Bring your own sick bags
The free-to-play flight sim War Thunder launched on PS4 just days after its launch, and developer Gaijin Entertainment has been supporting it ever since. The point is that the team knows its way around military planes, so the announcement of Aces of Thunder (which isn't free-to-play, by the way) is pretty exciting. This...
News Resident Evil 4's Aggressive Weather Effects Will Be Dialled Back in Day One Patch
Raingate resolution
The upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake on PS5 will have its distractingly intense weather effects dialled back in response to fan feedback. The unfortunate design choice was first noticed in a recent Game Informer gameplay video. Speaking to Press Start Australia, Resident Evil 4 producer Hirabayashi Yoshiaki acknowledged fans'...
News Rugby 24, Tour de France 2023 Coming to PS5, PS4 This Year
Nacon bringing more sports
While the big sports are pretty much tied up with EA Sports and 2K Sports, we respect Nacon’s ambition to cover some of the less popular events. This year will see it release three sports titles on PS5 and PS4, with the previously discussed Tiebreak tennis simulation among them. The other two? Rugby 24 and
News Sony Concerned Microsoft Could, Knowingly or Not, Sabotage Call of Duty on PlayStation
The knives come out
It's time to return to everyone's favourite ongoing story in games, namely, the war of words between Microsoft and Sony in regard to the former's intent to purchase publisher Activision Blizzard. In the latest turn, Sony has voiced concern that should the acquisition come to pass, future Call of Duty titles on PlayStation could...
News Capcom's Barmy Dino Shooter Exoprimal Bites PS5, PS4 on 14th July
Open beta set for 17th March through 19th March
Update: Yes, Capcom’s bonkers third-person Exoprimal will launch 14th July on PS5 and PS4, with an open beta slated to run from 17th March to 19th March. The game will cost $59.99 for its bog-standard version, with a Digital Deluxe available for $69.99. The latter version comes with a wealth of...
Live Watch the Capcom Spotlight Showcase Livestream Right Here
Resident Evil! Exoprimal! Ghost Trick!
Looking for the Capcom Spotlight showcase livestream? A big night awaits for the legendary Japanese publisher, with updates on Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal, and more all expected during the broadcast. The pre-show will get underway from around 2PM PT/10PM GMT, with the main event slated to follow immediately...
News PS5 Sales Just Aren't Stopping in Japan as Sony's Console Is Still King
Tops Japanese charts again
It's almost hard to believe since the Nintendo Switch has utterly dominated the Japanese hardware (and software) charts for so many years, but the PS5 is top of the pile yet again in the latest sales list. Sony's current-gen console just isn't slowing down in Japan, where it sold through another 78,412 units last week...
News Ys X: Nordics Looks Slick in Loads of New Gameplay Screenshots
Plus gameplay details
Developer Falcom has released a new batch of gameplay screenshots from upcoming action RPG Ys X: Nordics. This is our best look yet at the next adventure of Adol Christin, and everything looks as slick as you'd expect. While the graphics themselves are a bit rough by today's standards (what's new for Falcom?) we can already...
News Detective RPG DECAPOLICE Could Be One of 2023's Best PS5, PS4 Surprises
Cracked the case
Wow, this is only the second time we've seen DECAPOLICE in action, but we're pretty much sold already. This detective RPG from Level-5 was announced last month, and now we've got a new gameplay overview trailer. You play as a hotshot rookie named Harvard Marks, who's all about cracking cases through investigations and turn-based...
News Step Aside Armored Core, Megaton Musashi: Wired Brings Mecha Action to PS5, PS4 in 2023
A worldwide release
Fans of big old mecha battles could be eating very well indeed this year. Level-5 has just announced Megaton Musashi: Wired for both PS5 and PS4 — an action RPG in which giant robots beat the nuts and bolts out of each other. This'll be the first Megaton Musashi game to come West, and boy does it look like a blast in its debut...
News Soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven Finally Makes Its PS4 Debut This Year
Pure goal-d
It’s been a long time coming, but acclaimed soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven will make its PS4 debut worldwide later this year. The release, one of many promising titles from veteran developer Level-5, promises a return to the series’ roots – and will see all the cast and characters from the franchise’s long history make a comeback...
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Gets Its Best Trailer Yet, But Still No Release Date
Don't mention the ring
We've been up and down on The Lord of the Rings: Gollum ever since its initial reveal a few years back, but we're going to go ahead and say that this is probably the game's best trailer so far. There's actually some story intrigue here, coupled with glimpses of fantastical environments. We're still not sure why we'd want to...
News Promising Co-Op Roguelike Ravenswatch Launches on PS5, PS4 in 2024
Early access on PC only
If you've played Curse of the Dead Gods, you'll know developer Passtech Games has a firm grasp on roguelike dungeon crawling. Its next game, Ravenswatch, was announced last summer, putting a dark twist on many famous fairytale faces, and it's looking pretty strong already. A new gameplay overview trailer has been unveiled,...
News Sony Capitalises on PS5's Huge Japan Sales with Hype Software Montage
This is the punch line up
PS5 is pushing some extraordinary numbers in Japan, and is trending ahead of the PS4 and PS3 now Sony’s finally managed to get some stock onto store shelves. That means it’s time for one of the Japanese division’s trademark montage videos, this time with a police detective theme. The clips leads, as you’d expect, on...
News Take-Two Says Layoffs Necessary for 'Another Extended Period of Success'
"We have experienced exponential growth in recent years"
Take-Two, the publisher of Grand Theft Auto, Borderlands and many other well-known gaming franchises, has confirmed the reports of layoffs taking place at the company, stating that "we are taking these necessary steps to position the company for another extended period of success." Take-Two...
News Monster Hunter Rise's Sunbreak Expansion Arrives on PS5, PS4 in April
Rise again
Monster Hunter Rise, like many of its predecessors, was significantly expanded with the arrival of a big DLC. Titled Sunbreak, it originally released for Nintendo Switch and PC in the summer of last year, and critics went crazy over it, heaping praise on how it shakes up the action RPG's gameplay loop, with new monsters, mechanics, and a...
Live Watch the Nacon Connect 2023 Livestream Right Here
RoboCop! Gollum! Much more!
Looking for the Nacon Connect 2023 livestream? The publisher jumped on the Nintendo Direct bandwagon a few years ago, and is back with another broadcast from 1PM ET/6PM GMT. The French firm's portfolio is pretty eclectic these days, spanning sports games, simulations, and more. Expect updates on RoboCop: Rogue City and...
News Gangs of Sherwood Puts a Multiplayer Spin on Robin Hood on PS5
Check out the gameplay reveal
Funnily enough, it wasn't that long ago we saw a co-op multiplayer game based on the tale of Robin Hood. Called Hood: Outlaws & Legends, it was a team-based competitive game about grabbing treasure before the other teams. This game, Gangs of Sherwood, is more of an action adventure that has you and up to three...
News Survival Horror Ad Infinitum Explores a Spooky Mansion and WW1 Trenches in New Gameplay
Psychological warfare
Ad Infinitum looks pretty grim, doesn't it? This survival horror game is heading to PS5 in September 2023 — delayed from the previously announced April release date — and this new footage tells us we're in for a very bleak adventure. Playing as a young German soldier, the game is split into two worlds. The first has you...
News Bilkins' Folly Has Doggo 'Good Boy' Mechanics and Thus Demands Your Attention on PS5, PS4
10/10, no notes
Bilkins' Folly is an upcoming puzzle adventure in which you play as marooned treasure hunter Percival "Percy" Bilkins and his best friend Drayton, one of the better good boys in any game, we are willing to bet. It has been announced for release on PS5 and PS4 in late 2023. Drayton is able to level up as the bond between him and...
News TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 Looks Fast, Furious in New Gameplay
Crotch rocket
The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy races are widely regarded as the most dangerous motorsport event in the world. While playing the official video game — TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 — is infinitely safer, you can feel the intensity of the racing in the above gameplay footage. This motorcycle racing game is the third iteration...
News Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Resurrects on PS4 in June
We ex-spectre it'll be good
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a beloved adventure game that's been trapped on Nintendo DS for over a decade. However, that's about to change, as a revamped version is heading to modern platforms, including PS4. With the above new trailer, we now have a release date: 30th June, 2023. From the creators of Ace Attorney,...
Wednesday8th Mar 2023
News PS5 Firmware Update Finally Changes How Game Discs Work
Digital and physical games brought closer together
The latest PS5 firmware update is here, and you can see the full patch notes through the link. While the headline features bring Discord integration and other improvements to the forefront, one smaller change has flown a little under the radar, but it's worth highlighting. It's a tough thing to...
Guide Discord: How to Connect to PS5 and Transfer Voice Chat
How to set up Discord on PS5
Want to connect your Discord account to your PS5? With the latest firmware update, Discord has been integrated into PlayStation Network, allowing you to hook up your accounts and carry across your voice chats. But how do you do it? In this guide, we'll talk you through how to link Discord to your PS5 and transfer voice...
News Huge PS5 Firmware Adds Discord Voice Chat, VRR at 1440p, Much More
Available now
Sony has just released the latest system software update for PS5. If you're keeping tabs on the version number, we're now at version 23.01-07.00.00. What does this 1.1GB update actually do, though? Quite a lot, as it turns out. This is the official release of the firmware that's been in beta for a while, integrating Discord as well as...
News PS4 Firmware Update 10.50 Available to Download Now
Happy firmware day
Not only has Sony released a big new update for PS5, its last-gen console, PS4, has also received new firmware. PS4 system software version 10.50 is available to download right now, weighing in at a pretty small 488MB. So, what does it do? Well, it doesn't have quite so many features as the PS5 update, but there's still more here...
News Sony Wants You to Sit Up Straight While You're Playing PS5, PS4
Patent posturing
A new PlayStation patent – filed a few years ago but published this week – hopes to fix your posture while you’re playing, so no more slouching or slumping while you grind out your Fortnite quests! The document’s abstract, as spotted by OpAttack, explains: “A game intervention server may evaluate, based on learning models,...
News PS Store Remasters and Retro Sale Discounts Hundreds of PS5, PS4 Games
Turn back the clock
Today, Sony has set another new PS Store sale live. This promotion's theme is Remasters and Retro, offering up to 75 per cent off some old school-flavoured PS5 and PS4 titles. Skimming through what's included, however, the theming is relatively loose; there are some relatively recent releases included in this deal too. As...
News The Outer Worlds' New PS5 Version Has Some Really Disappointing Performance Issues
Frame rate is a disaster
Officially billed as a 'remaster' of the 2019 sci-fi RPG, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition is out now on PS5. It's available to buy at a slightly-lower-than-retail price, or you can pay a small upgrade fee if you already own The Outer Worlds and its two expansions on PS4. Truth be told we were looking forward to...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5 Patch 1.05 Has Gameplay, Performance Improvements, Fixes Quest Bugs
Out now
A new update for Hogwarts Legacy is available to download now on PS5. Patch 1.05 (or 1.000.005, if you want to be technical), comes with a long list of improvements — mostly focusing on performance and bugs. If you've had any trouble with specific quests or you've been running into certain gameplay glitches, this update might be just...
News Sony Has Approximately $5 Billion Left for Acquisitions and Investments
But not specifically for PlayStation
All the way back in 2021, Sony revealed that it had earmarked around ¥2 trillion (~$18 billion) for strategic investments across its entire company, which expanded to the acquisition of developers like Housemarque and Bungie, as well as anime streaming service
News PS Plus Owners Will Have to Pay to Upgrade The Walking Dead for PSVR2
Dead right
Critically acclaimed virtual reality survival game The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is coming to PSVR2 – but if you claimed the game all the way back in November 2021 as part of PS Plus, then you’ll need to pay for the upgrade. While there was
Review Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse (PS5) - A Warts and All Survival Horror Remaster
Photographic Violence
Here at Push Square it's site policy that we don't believe in the supernatural. Vampires, werewolves, and Frankensteins? Poppycock, hogwash, and flannel, we say. Having never believed in ghosts we've never considered what we'd do should we ever come face to face with one. We can plan for World War 3 or Covid 2 or bumping into...
Mini Review Rez Infinite (PSVR2) - PSVR Classic Remains a Must-Play on PSVR2
To Infinite and beyond
Rez Infinite was a transcendent experience on PSVR. A game originally from the PS2 days, the title seems at home in virtual reality to such a degree that it might as well have been made with that in mind. And the PSVR2 glow-up actually makes things even better. First and foremost, the graphical upgrade is immediately...
News Skywalker Saga-Style LEGO Harry Potter Reportedly En Route
But other projects scrapped
TT Games had made multiple LEGO Star Wars games prior to releasing The Skywalker Saga to huge sales success last year, and it looks like it’s plotting a similar release for the LEGO Harry Potter series. A meaty report from our friends at Nintendo Life reveals that the bulk of the UK studio’s r
News Online Action RPG Wayfinder Shows Promise in PS5, PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Right this way
Targeting an exclusive (and early access) PS5 and PS4 release this May, Wayfinder is an online action RPG that you may remember from Sony's most recent State of Play broadcast. The fact that it's being developed by RPG specialists Airship Syndicate has been enough to hold our attention, and it does look like it could be good if this...
News Psychological Horror Someday You'll Return Delves Deep on PS5, PS4
Stella!
Someday You'll Return is a first-person psychological horror game that features some truly creepy imagery, and it's out today on both PS5 and PS4. Originally released on PC in 2020, this Director's Cut edition includes better pacing and new optional areas, new puzzles and story content, enhanced navigation tools, and, of course, full...
News CHVRCHES Would 'Be There in a Second' if Kojima Wanted to Collaborate on Death Stranding 2
'I mean, we’re available'
Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES has signalled that the outfit is ready and willing to collaborate with Hideo Kojima again on Death Stranding 2, and they aren't shy about making their intentions known. Speaking to NME, synth player Martin Doherty commented on working with Kojima again, stating that "there’s nothing...
News PS5 Sold More Last Month in Japan Than a Chunk of 2022
Things are looking up
PS5 sales increased by an eye-opening 457 per cent year-over-year in Japan last month, as Sony finally managed to get the system’s stock situation under control. The new-gen console sold an incredible 366,982 units in February 2023, more than the first four months of 2022 combined. That’s despite an increase in price, too!...
News Try Out Pretty PS2 Remake GrimGrimoire OnceMore on PS5, PS4 Right Now
Save data will transfer to full game
Vanillaware’s painterly PS2 realtime strategy remake GrimGrimoire OnceMore now has a demo on the PS Store – and save data will transfer to the full game, should you decide to follow through and purchase it. The title’s not due out until 4th April in North America and 7th April in Europe, so you’ve...
News International Baseball Takes Off in MLB The Show 23 on PS5, PS4
World Baseball Classic makes its debut
Since its inception, MLB The Show has been roundly focused on Major League Baseball, but this year’s addition will see the addition of the Negro Leagues as part of a new, documentary-style campaign mode – and international baseball, with the integration of the World Baseball Classic. Over 100 players will...
News Trails into Reverie's Truly Gigantic Cast Teased in New Character Trailer
A small army
And you thought Trails of Cold Steel IV had too many characters! Upcoming RPG Trails into Reverie is basically an all-star game. Not only is it something of an epilogue to the aforementioned Cold Steel series, it also wraps up the Crossbell arc, acting as a final chapter for Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure. As such, you can expect...
News Romancelvania Bares Its Fangs, Now Taking Suitors on PS5
Love hurts
Romancelvania does exactly what it says on the tin, slamming together Metroidvania-style gameplay with out-and-out dating sim mechanics, and it's available now on PS5. The world's sexiest monsters will vie for your attention in Love Bites, a supernatural dating show like no other. Impress them with your feats of derring-do when you...
News Strum Up a Storm with Tchia's Shockingly In-Depth Ukelele Mechanics
Ocarinas are overated
The gorgeous-looking Tchia launches on 21st March, on both PS5 and PS4, and today we got a new trailer looking at yet another gameplay system. This time, Tchia's impressively intricate ukelele mechanics are in the spotlight. The ukelele is integrated into open-world exploration and the story itself, used for performing Soul...
News Titanium Hound Gets Let Off the Leash on PS5, PS4 on 11th March
The hunt begins
Titanium Hound is a 2D sidescrolling action game with a gorgeous pixel art aesthetic, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 11th March. You play as the pilot of a Titanium Hound, a huge and agile exoskeleton capable of crushing hordes of crazed security drones and bizarre abominations, as you work to uncover a secretive conspiracy in a...
News Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Skewers October Release Date on PS5, PS4
The last battle begins
Bandai Namco has confirmed that the next Sword Art Online game, Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, will launch for PS5 and PS4 on the 6th October. Much like the property's previous games, Last Recollection won't follow the source material directly. Instead, it'll tell an alternate story with some new characters thrown in...
Tuesday7th Mar 2023
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2023 Available to Download Now
Roll the DICE
New month, new PS Plus games. As March, er, marches on, PS Plus Essential's selection of monthly games has been refreshed, giving members a new trio of titles to enjoy. They're available to download right now on PS Store. As a reminder, this month you're getting multiplayer shooter Battlefield 2042 (PS5/PS4), blocky dungeon crawler...
Review Trails to Azure (PS4) - Amazing Sequel Has Some of Trails' Best Storytelling
SSSpecial
The second and final game in the 'Crossbell' saga, Trails to Azure executes on everything that Trails from Zero meticulously built up. It immediately goes without saying that you simply must play Zero before jumping into this direct sequel — but don't let the daunting prospect of playing two 60-hour RPGs put you off. When viewed as two...
Review Destiny 2: Lightfall (PS5) - A Brilliant Yet Disappointing Set-Up
Can an expansion have middle child syndrome?
Since the original launch of Destiny back in 2014, there has been an ambitious yet overly vague storyline building in the depth of its ever-expanding lore. The gist of it? Good versus Evil, or in the case of this universe, the Light versus the Darkness. For so long, it's felt like a meandering excuse for...
News Free-to-Play Shooter The Finals Is Blowing Up in PC Closed Beta Test, In Development for PS5
Fully destructible FPS is going bang
If you're interested in multiplayer shooters at all, you may have recently started to hear about The Finals. From developer Embark Studios — comprising many ex-Battlefield devs — this is a free-to-play, team-based FPS that's currently in a closed beta test on PC, and it's proving to be very popular already...
News League of Legends Action RPG The Mageseeker Smashes onto PS5, PS4 in April
From Moonlighter's Digital Sun
Announced just a couple of weeks back, The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is an action RPG, and it's coming to both PS5 and PS4 on the 18th April. It joins the fantastic Ruined King: A League of Legends Story as another League of Legends spinoff, aiming to expand the brand's appeal beyond its online multiplayer...
News Mysterious Resident Evil 4 ARG 'Baby Eagle Is Missing' Appears Online
Time to put our thinking caps on
A mysterious ARG, or augmented reality game, has appeared online overnight connected to the upcoming and highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 remake, entitled Baby Eagle is Missing. Baby Eagle is the code name by which the President's daughter, Ashley Graham, is known to the Secret Service. The ARG in question appears...
News Marvel's Wolverine Rumours Sparked by Resurfaced Steve Blum Video
Is he reprising his role?
Voice actor – and long-time Wolverine star – Steve Blum could be reprising his role for Insomniac Games’ upcoming PS5 game, Marvel’s Wolverine. At least, that’s what some fans believe! A video shared on the veteran’s Instagram page resurfaced on TikTok this week, where he talks about shooting performance capture...
News Hogwarts Legacy Launch Sales Outshine Everything in Europe
Well, except FIFA
You're probably getting a bit tired of hearing about it now, but in case you hadn't noticed: Hogwarts Legacy is a hit. Launching about a month ago on PS5, the RPG has been selling by the bucketload in the UK, and as it turns out, the same goes for Europe as a whole. According to a new report from GamesIndustry.biz, it's had the...
News It Wasn't For Nothing! The Last of Us' Penultimate Episode Tops 8.1 Million
As finale nears
We always got the impression HBO’s The Last of Us was going to be big, but we never expected it to be quite this big. The penultimate episode of season one, which aired this past Sunday night, topped 8.1 million viewers, making it the biggest instalment thus far. To put things into perspective, that’s a gigantic 74 per cent...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Octopath Traveler 2?
Choose your path
It's a rather large RPG, but it's been out for a few weeks now — and so we want to know what you think of Octopath Traveler II. We're in a bit of a weird situation here on the PlayStation side of things, since the first game was never released on Sony platforms — but the good news is that this (supposedly much improved) sequel...
News Aragami Developer Lince Works Sadly Shuts Down in April
Aragami, Aragami 2 aren't going anywhere
Barcelona-based indie developer Lince Works will be closing its doors this April, the company has confirmed. The sad news broke earlier today, when the studio released a statement on its current situation. Lince Works explains: "The last couple of years have been particularly difficult as we shifted towards...
News WWE 2K23 Road Map Teases Additional 24 Wrestlers Storming the Ring
Down for the count
The DLC roadmap for the upcoming WWE 2K23 has been revealed alongside a new trailer. An additional 24 wrestlers are being added over the coming months and will be available in five individual packs, included in the Season Pass or as part of the Deluxe and Icon editions of the game. WWE 2K23 launches on 17th March, with DLC...
News French Cathedral Gets Demonic Makeover in Honour of Diablo 4's Upcoming Open Beta
Go big or go home
In what is inarguably one of the more metal marketing moves we have seen in recent times, a French cathedral has had a Gothic mural of monstrous proportions installed in honour of... the upcoming Diablo 4 Open Beta. The Cathedral of Diablo, as it has been dubbed, was brought to life by artist Adam Miller and his team inside the...
News Crunchyroll Crowns Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Anime of the Year
Night City royalty
Animated streaming monolith Crunchyroll has crowned Cyberpunk 2077 tie-in series Edgerunners Anime of the Year, beating out popular series like Demon Slayer and Attack on Titan for the top spot. Edgerunners is a stand-alone work which reignited interest in the once-maligned open-world RPG, alongside a
News Get Gothic and Return to Castlevania in Dead Cells DLC, Available Now on PS4
It's not a phase, mum
Dead Cells' nostalgic Return to Castlevania DLC is finally here, and we got a suitably epic launch trailer to get us all gothed up and ready for action. Return to Castlevania is Dead Cells' fourth paid expansion (and the most expensive at $10). Punters will be venturing into two new randomly generated biomes based on the...
News Shovel Sh*t in PSVR2 Farming Sim Across the Valley
It's got poo-tential
Stunning cel-shaded farming sim Across the Valley will take root on PSVR2 from 6th April, and here’s a first trailer to give you an indication of what to expect. The title will see you planting crops, raising animals, and even shovelling sh*t – all with the aim of raising money to expand your agricultural exploits. “Our...
Monday6th Mar 2023
News New Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi Game Announced
Sparking!
At the end of this weekend's Dragon Ball FighterZ World Tour finals, Bandai Namco revealed a new Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi title. All we have to go on right now is a teaser trailer in which Goku goes Super Saiyan Blue. We don't have any dates and no platforms have been announced, but it's fair to assume that this project will be...
News Sony Ordered to Pay Refunds As Austrian Court Declares FIFA Gambling
Result
Sony has been ordered to pay refunds after an Austrian court ruled FIFA Ultimate Team a form of gambling. The controversial game mode sees players spending money on digital card packs, which include virtual footballers. These can then be traded, sold for in-game currency, or used to assemble teams, which fans can use to compete online. But...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Episode 8 - Streamlining Hollows Out Iconic Moments
A brilliant jigsaw puzzle with a few pieces missing
In the penultimate episode of The Last of Us TV show, we're beginning to see whether HBO's ambitious adaptation can hold a light to the PlayStation classic. Through its faithful recreations and daring diversions, The Last of Us is in the pay-off stages of its slow-burn post-apocalypse, and we're...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Takes Fourth Number One, Still Selling Best on PS5
Wo Long debuts in top 10
Despite a couple of exciting new releases — including Nintendo's Metroid Prime Remastered — Hogwarts Legacy remains at the top of the UK's physical sales chart. The game has now been in the number one slot for four weeks in a row, consistently selling most of its boxed copies on PS5. The latest chart shows the PS5...
News PS5 Sales Surged An Outrageous 316% in the UK Last Month
On the ascension
There’s no doubt about it now: the PS5 is absolutely on fire. We’re seeing a similar story right around the world – including in Japan, where the system is now trending ahead of both the PS4 and PS3 – but in the UK specifically, Sony’s new-gen system is posting some truly outrageous numbers. To illustrate, in February, the...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS4 Version Delayed to May 2023
Last-gen editions pushed back
Hogwarts Legacy has been available on PS5 for just shy of a month now, and it's been hugely successful so far. However, the fantasy RPG is also due to arrive on last-gen consoles, including PS4. If you're hanging on for that version of the game, you'll be in for a longer wait than expected. Developer Avalanche Software...
Mini Review Garden of the Sea (PSVR2) - Cutesy Farming Adventure That Exudes Tranquillity
Animal Crossing VR
Garden of the Sea is a relaxing farming adventure from Neat Corporation, the developer behind Budget Cuts VR. Set on a series of islands in the middle of the ocean, you're tasked with returning a dilapidated farm back to its former glory. You are eased into the game by the village creatures offering simple fetch quests in the form...
Mini Review What the Bat? (PSVR2) - Bonkers, Bite-Sized Fun Ideal for Beginners
Going batty
What the Bat replaces your arms and hands with a pair of baseball bats, and has you swinging through a series of short but sweet levels in an attempt to live a normal life. It's madness, but works wonderfully. This PSVR2 curio makes solid use of the hardware to deliver one of its silliest yet most appealing launch games. Playing is so...
News Cities Skylines 2 Promises Bigger and Better City Building on PS5 in 2023
Sky's the limit
A full-blown sequel to Cities Skylines, the appropriately named Cities Skylines II has been announced for PS5. It only has a vague '2023' release window right now, but the official press release describes it as "the most realistic city simulation ever created". Quite the promise! The original Cities Skylines was very well received,...
Poll What Did You Think of The Last of Us - Episode 8?
Snow joke
After episode seven's trip back in time, we return to the terrifying present in The Last of Us episode eight. Largely covering the sinister plot thread featuring David and his crew, things turn pretty ugly in this intense, fraught chapter. Caring for an injured Joel, Ellie's looking after him, hunting for food and desperately trying to...
News Play Strategy Sim Anno 1800 on PS5 Free for a Week, from 16th to 23rd March
I'd buy that for a dollar
Anno 1800 is bringing its unique style of Industrial Revolution-era strategy gameplay to PS5 this month, on 16th March, and Ubisoft has announced potential entrepreneurs can try it before they buy between 16th March and 23rd March. You will have access to the base game's full content, with any progress made carrying over...
News Surprise! God of War Ragnarok the UK's Best-Selling First-Party PS5, PS4 Game of 2022
Most copies sold physically
A new report has emerged online, shining the spotlight on the UK's entertainment markets in 2022. If you're at all interested in entertainment media and how it all hangs together, it's worth a read. Of course, it's stuffed with facts and figures about last year's video games and hardware, including some info on Sony's...
News Get Your Best Look Yet at Survival Horror Fishing Game Dredge on PS5, PS4
Yer fond of me lobster aint' ye?
Dredge is an intriguing-looking mishmash of genres, blending elements of survival horror and a maritime management sim, and we just got our best look yet at the game in action in IGN's latest preview. Dredge casts off on PS5 and PS4 at the end of the month, on 30th March. On the surface, the only indication you have...
News Warframe's Mind-Bending Duviri Paradox Expansion Offers Different Ways to Play
The choice is yours
The next major expansion for Warframe is called The Duviri Paradox, an open-world experience infused with roguelike elements. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 in April, and we got a cinematic trailer to set the scene. The Duviri Paradox serves as a capstone for both Warframe and developer Digital Extremes, which are celebrating their...
News Everdream Valley Plants Wholesome Farming Fun on PS5, PS4 in 2023
Can you dig it?
Everdream Valley is bringing its unique brand of agrarian management to PS5 and PS4 in 2023, and we got a tantalising look at the idyllic lifestyle that awaits us. A 3D farm-management sim, Everdream Valley tasks players with running a quaint and isolated plot of land, caring for the many animals that call the area home, and...
News Sherlock Holmes Remake Solves Cthulhu Tinged Case from 11th April
A bit Eldritch
After a short delay, Ukrainian developer FrogWares’ partially crowdfunded Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened remake will begin solving its Cthulhu-inspired case from 11th April. Due out on both PS5 and PS4, the release will be available in two permutations: Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition – the latter of which including a...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Gameplay Shows New Character Anila in Action
Looking ram-tastic
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is due out later this year on both PS5 and PS4, bringing with it a bunch of awesome additions, including new characters like Anila, who coincidentally just got her very own gameplay trailer. Wielding a glaive and a whole lot of attitude, Anila is a Divine General associated with the Year of the...
Sunday5th Mar 2023
Score draw
Looking for a list of all PSVR2 games reviews? Whether you're desperate for something new to play or just browsing for potential purchases, we review a lot of virtual reality games here at Push Square. On this page, as part of our PSVR2 guide, we've compiled all PSVR2 games reviews from our archives. <related ids="145052"> All...
Mini Review Moss (PSVR2) - Charming Adventure Gets Some Major Upgrades
Quill power
Returning with mouse companion Quill to Polyarc’s lovely fantasy world is a delight. Moss is a game we were quite fond of back when it launched in 2018, and it’s only gotten better here. Though the sequel, Book II, remains the superior title, Moss’ Redwall-esque world and environments are as lovely as ever with PSVR2. One of our...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Tees Off a Little Later Than Expected on PS5
Swinging it
EA Sports has marginally pushed back the release date of its upcoming PS5 golf simulation PGA Tour until 7th April, 2023 – aligning it with this year’s Masters, which is scheduled to tee off the day before. The title had been due out on 24th March, but the publisher says the small adjustment will enable it to “add a few final...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game in February 2023?
So many to choose from
Well, we saw it coming, but that still didn't stop February from being an absolutely frantic month for PlayStation. Between a number of popular new PS5 and PS4 releases and the arrival of PSVR2, we were kept extremely busy for the full 28 days — and now it feels like we're still trying to catch up here in March! But enough...
Saturday4th Mar 2023
News Funko Pop Tossing Over $30 Million Worth of Stock into a Landfill
More like Junko
In a not-so environmentally friendly move, Funko Pop is chucking an estimated $30 to $36 million of unsold stock into a landfill. The company claims that storing the excess inventory is costing it a fortune, thus it’s willing to write the figurines off and funnel them into the ground, where they’ll remain until the end of time...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for March 2023?
Plus or minus?
Going by the results of our previous polls, it's been a good start to the year for PS Plus — but will that winning streak continue this month? March 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, with inconsistent FPS Battlefield 2042 leading the charge. EA's multiplayer shooter is flanked by Minecraft: Dungeons and
Mini Review After the Fall (PSVR2) - Standout Co-Op Apocalypse Shooter
Left4Dead VR
After the Fall is a co-op multiplayer, post-apocalyptic, first-person shooter from the developers of Arizona Sunshine, Vertigo Games. Decades after the 1980s apocalypse turned Los Angeles into a frozen wasteland, you join a group of underground survivors becoming what’s known as a Harvest Runner. Tasked with expanding your group’s...
News PS Plus Is Up to 85% Off for New Subscribers This Weekend
But only in Europe
You can get a month of PS Plus Essential for just £1.00 this weekend, as Sony tries to tempt back lapsed members. The deal – live in Europe but not in USA – offers savings of up to 85 per cent across all of the one month options, active through 5th March. If you want to sub to one of the higher tiers, then a month of PS Plus...
Mini Review Zombieland Headshot Fever Reloaded (PSVR2) - A Simple Yet Fun VR Zombie Shooter
It's time to nut up or shut up
With close to 50 games launching alongside the PSVR2, it’s easy to overlook some of the smaller VR ports like Zombieland: Headshot Fever Reloaded. This is a VR zombie shooter that drops you in the comedically violent world of the 2009 cult classic Zombieland. On first impressions, this isn’t going to be anything to...
News First-Person Fortnite Could Be Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Season
We'll find out next week
Fortnite’s enduring success can be attributed to Epic Games’ ability to reinvent the release every few weeks. The developer’s constantly adding new content, whether it’s gameplay mechanics or alterations to the environment – and every so often it makes some seismic changes to the flow of the game, like the recent...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 466
Time out
There are so many games releasing right now that WAYP is really fun every week. Practically everyone one on our team is playing different titles, and it's a similar story in the comments, too! Annette Magaña: It's been a while, I’ve been kind of busy creating a little YouTube channel, but March is packed and full of hype so back to the...
Friday3rd Mar 2023
Review Pavlov VR (PSVR2) - A Must-Buy for PSVR2 Owners
Get ready to shoot, lie, and shoot some more
Pavlov VR has nestled itself among the roster of PSVR2 launch games, crossing from PC to console for the first time. On the surface, this tactile online shooter is all about the guns, with everything from heavy-hitting snipers to revolvers. In our first session with the game, we were starry-eyed over the...
News Xbox Execs Eager to Save Call of Duty Fans from PS5, PS4 Exclusive Perks
Advantage no more
For the past few years, Sony has had a marketing arrangement with Activision which has seen PlayStation prioritised by the publisher, resulting in perks for Call of Duty players on PS5 and PS4. This followed on from the deal that Microsoft introduced during the Xbox 360 era, which would see map packs release first on the Redmond...
Mini Review Synth Riders: Remastered Edition (PSVR2) - Back and Better Than Ever
Ride the wave
Synth Riders was a highlight of PSVR: we loved it back when it launched in mid-2021. For a more explicit explanation, you can check out our original review, but know that this is a rhythm title played on a “note highway” and it’s excellent. One of the strengths of the game the first time through was its exceptional soundtrack,...
"There. I said it"
The Last of Us co-creator and long-time Naughty Dog game director Bruce Straley has sparked a developer debate on social media, after declaring that linear games are easier to make. The insinuation here is that titles which have a set path, like perhaps Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, take less of a toll on teams than giant open...
Review Pinball FX (PS5) - Messy Monetisation Overshadows Enormous Pinball Package
Ball save up
You’d think Pinball FX – the rebooted pinball compilation from Hungarian developer Zen Studios – would be the least controversial release of the year, wouldn’t you? But this is the video game industry, and controversy is effectively its middle name. So, the studio has come under intense scrutiny for not allowing owners of its...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for March and April 2023
Resident Evil! Star Wars! Minecraft!
After all the PSVR2 excitement last month, March brings us back to normalcy with a calm but very welcome lineup of games headed to both PlayStation 5 and PS4 over the next few weeks. As always, we've been busy putting together some highlights headed to both systems, as well as a larger selection of games that'll...
News European Union Likely to Pass Xbox's $69 Billion Buyout of Activision
Money talks
According to a Reuters report, the European Union will apparently not object to Microsoft’s unprecedented $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard. The Redmond firm went on a charm offensive in Brussels last week, signing a variety of deals with Nintendo and NVidia GeForce Now, promising Call of Duty for at least the n
Review Cosmonious High (PSVR2) - Job Simulator Devs Return with a Vibrant, Playful Sandbox
School simulator
Developer Owlchemy Labs quickly found a winning formula with its virtual reality titles, most notably Job Simulator. It's widely regarded as one of the medium's early successes, giving the player lots of things to interact with and entertaining spaces in which to play. You can feel that same core running through Cosmonious High, a...
News PSVR2 to Receive Renewed Competition from Meta Quest 3 This Year
Will emphasise mixed reality experiences
PSVR2 is by far the most advanced virtual reality headset currently on the market, but it’ll receive renewed competition from Meta this year, as the organisation plots the release of the Quest 3. The company’s standalone Quest 2 has shipped more than 20 million units to date, and is the most successful...
News Action RPG Wolcen - Lords of Mayhem Cuts In Line on PS5, PS4
Keep on swingin'
Wolcen - Lords of Mayhem is coming to PS5 and PS4 on March 15, so if the still months-long wait for Diablo IV is proving unbearable, you might be able to get your ARPG fix here in the meantime. Originally released on PC in 2020 to mixed-to-positive reviews, Wolcen has a couple of years of patches under its belt and could be a fun...
News 50 Cent Teases Something Vice City Related, 'I Will Explain This Later'
Curtis Jackson, remember the name!
Rapper and producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson has teased his involvement in something Grand Theft Auto: Vice City-related on Instagram, though what form this mysterious project takes remains to be seen. Posting a picture of a neon pink Vice City logo to his Instagram page, Jackson wrote, "I will explain this later...
News Resident Evil 4, Exoprimal, More to Feature in Capcom Spotlight Next Week
Digital event incoming
Capcom really wants you to know that Resident Evil 4 is almost here. On top of a recent preview, the publisher has just announced a digital event, Capcom Spotlight, and the anticipated remake is set to feature. As highlighted in the above tweet, Capcom Spotlight will take place next week, on 9th March. The show will start...
News Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda Set to Step Down This Summer
After ten years at the top
It looks like Square Enix is going to be making changes at the summit of its corporate ladder later this year. In a new business memo, the Japanese publisher has revealed its plans to replace Yosuke Matsuda as the company's president, subject to approval from shareholders in June 2023. Matsuda is set to be succeeded by...
News Former Sonic Team Boss Yuji Naka Admits to Insider Trading
In ongoing legal proceedings
The embattled former head of Sonic Team, Yuji Naka, has reportedly admitted to charges of insider trading in relation to shares worth around £865k. We brought you news back in November that Naka had been arrested after a suspicious trade in shares of Japanese developer Aiming. Following that story and awaiting trial,...
News God of War Ragnarok Nominated for Record-Breaking Number of BAFTA Awards
Sony shows up big in nominees
If you though awards season was over, think again. BAFTA Games is back, reflecting on 2022's software lineup in its list of nominees. The biggest story here is that God of War Ragnarok, Santa Monica Studio's grand sequel, has been nominated for the most awards in the award ceremony's history. Including six nods for...
Poll Are You Playing Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?
Long time coming
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is here, and it seems to have made a splash amongst the hardcore action game community. A bit like a mix between Nioh and Sekiro — complete with a Romance of the Three Kingdoms backdrop — Wo Long is the latest heavy hitter from Team Ninja, a developer that's been impressively prolific in recent times. We...
News Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Gets Massive Info Dump, Battle System and Skills Detailed
Ready for action
Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 is still a little way off, rolling out on PS5 and PS4 pm 11th May, but the more we see of this surreal sequel, the more it piques our interest. In the meantime, we got a series of videos detailing the various mechanics and skills required to lead a group of anthropomorphic child soldiers into combat in a...
News Emotive Card Battler Iris and the Giant Brings Minimalist Stylings to PS5, PS4
Retry Iris
Iris and the Giant is a collectable card game that incorporates RPG and roguelike elements, has a gorgeous minimalist aesthetic, and is available now on PS5 and PS4. You play as Iris, a troubled young woman who must face her fears in an imaginary world of her own creation, with more of her melancholic story revealed as you progress...
Thursday2nd Mar 2023
Review Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (PS5) - Excellent Action RPG a Must Play for Masochists
The stuff Wuxia dreams are made of
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty raises the bar for Soulslike combat to such an extent it deserves to break free from that descriptor entirely in favour of something new. It provides deeply intricate combat and an exhilarating arcade alternative to FromSoftware's more contemplative formula. A game like Elden Ring seeks to...
Review The Legend of Dragoon (PS1) - A Flawed But Charismatic Classic
The legend lives on
For many, the PS1 was defined by the global recognition of Japanese role-playing games. Final Fantasy VII obviously led the charge in this regard, but it was flanked by now legendary properties like Breath of Fire, Wild Arms, and Suikoden. It's easy to see the impact that the JRPG boom had on the gaming landscape of the late 90s...
Review Resident Evil Village (PSVR2) - An Even More Intense Version of a PS5 Great
VRillage
Rather than following gaming trends in search of profit, Capcom is beginning to create another of its own: high-quality, big-budget VR ports. After Resident Evil 7: Biohazard successfully translated Ethan Winters’ plight to save his wife into the world of virtual reality, the developer has done it again with the follow-up. While we feel...
Mini Review Tetris Effect (PSVR2) - Stunning Puzzler Now Looks Better Than Ever
Memory blocks
Back when Tetris Effect launched on PS4, it was with full support for the original PSVR. At the time, we thought it was glorious, but realistically, the hardware's limitations meant the picture was never super clear. The spectacle of this flashy take on the familiar falling block puzzle game wasn't lost on us, though, and it remains a...
News Test Out Trackmania on PS5, PS4 with Upcoming Online Beta
Start your engines
We'll be honest, we sort of forgot Trackmania is coming to consoles. The latest iteration of Nadeo's ultra-fast arcade racing series is a free-to-play live service title, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 in "Early 2023". It looks like the developer is preparing for launch soon, as it's just announced a public online test for the...
News Yes, Sony Helped Optimise Final Fantasy 16 for PS5
And it shows
We noted in our Final Fantasy 16 PS5 preview that the upcoming action RPG feels on par with a first-party production in places, so it’s perhaps no surprise that Sony engineers helped Square Enix with the development of the game. The platform holder has, of course, purchased timed exclusivity for the title – but producer Naoki...
News Sony Must Share Details of Exclusivity Deals with Microsoft in FTC's Court Hearing
The saga continues
We hope you're not bored of this yet, but it's time once again to talk about Microsoft's industry-shaking attempt to acquire Activision Blizzard. The deal, worth a ridiculous $69 billion, would see the company absorb ActiBlizz and all its intellectual property. The convergence of two such large publishers has caused concerns about...
News Sony Wants to Make PlayStation the Best Place to Play Third-Party Games
For both PS5 and PSVR2
Third-party exclusives are becoming less common these days, which means platform holders like Sony need to find savvy ways to entice players into their ecosystem. This can be done, one exec says, by making PlayStation the best place to play. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, head of third-party portfolio and...
News Wait?! Dead Island 2 Looks Like a Bloody Good Time on PS5, PS4
They actually did it
It’s taken a bloody long time, but what’s this? Dead Island 2 looks good! A sprawling 14-minute video preview shows playable character Dani working her way through Los Angeles, messing up any and all kinds of reanimated flesh that gets in her way. The gameplay encounters look unbelievably entertaining, thanks to a rich and...
Preview Capcom Showers Resident Evil 4's Late Game with Love
Island paradise
For much of the lead-up to this month's Resident Evil 4 remake, Capcom has focused its marketing efforts on the first 30 minutes of the survival horror classic. From Leon being dropped off on the outskirts of the mysterious village to his first proper encounters with its residents, we've seen how those first few steps into madness...
News Naoki Yoshida Is Not a Fan of the Term 'JRPG'
"It wasn't a compliment to a lot of developers in Japan."
Naoki Yoshida, the producer of the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI and shepherd of revitalised MMO Final Fantasy XIV, is not the biggest fan of the term JRPG, as it turns out. JRPG is a term a lot of us in the West throw around quite flippantly and, as fans, endlessly argue over exactly what...
Mini Review Ragnarock (PSVR2) - Viking Rhythm Game Has Just Enough Fun to Fill a Stave Church
Tempest rising
Ragnarock is PSVR2’s other launch title about drumming — alongside Drums Rock — though it approaches things differently. Developer WanadevStudio has crafted a rhythm game about Viking boating crews racing each other. The more notes you hit, the farther your rowing team travels as you compete against bots, or more excitingly,...
News Konami's Fun $1 PS4 Baseball Game Is Now an Official Olympic Sport
Home run
If you haven’t picked up WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros yet, then do it: the game costs £0.79/$0.99 and is absolutely fantastic fun on PS4. It’s also just been named an official Olympic sport, as it’s scheduled to feature in the Olympic eSports Series 2023, hosted by the International Olympic Committee. Other titles featured include Gran...
News PS5 Finally Starts Shifting Software in Japan on Back of Stock Rebound
On the rise
PS5’s astronomic rise in Japan continues, with another impressive 91,729 units flogged during the week ending 26th February, 2023. The new-gen system has been readily available in the region since the beginning of the year, and it’s had a colossal impact on the console’s install base, which is really motoring now. However, there...
News Immaculate League of Legends RPG Ruined King Arrives on PS5, Is a Free Upgrade
Turn-based title gets a second shot
Ruined King: A League of Legends Story has just launched pretty much out of nowhere on PS5. The turn-based RPG initially released on PS4 in 2021, with a next-gen edition promised for a future date. That date is now, apparently, and it's a free upgrade for anyone who already owns the game on PS4. Ruined King...
Poll What PS5, PS4 Games Are You Most Looking Forward to in March 2023?
Another busy month
It's fair to say that 2023 has been busy for PlayStation so far, and although March's schedule isn't quite as hectic as February's, there are still loads of games to get through. The likes of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and, of course, Resident Evil 4 lead the charge, but you simply can't overlook potentially great (but smaller)...
News Riding High on PS5 Success, Sony Was AMD's Biggest Customer Last Year
Making money moves
Sony was AMD's biggest customer in 2022, accounting for a whopping 16% of the semiconductor-producing company's revenue, perhaps best known in the video game space for its graphics cards. Both Sony and Microsoft use AMD hardware in their current-gen consoles, the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. AMD sold Sony some $3.776...
Mini Review PowerWash Simulator: Midgar Special Pack (PS5) - Another Chill Crisis Chore
Clean up Shinra's dirty deeds
Now that PowerWash Simulator is out on basically everything, we're starting to get some really interesting DLC. With Square Enix Collective publishing the game, we've seen a pair of exciting crossovers so far. The first was with Tomb Raider, in which you wash the exterior of Lara's massive mansion. Next up is this, the...
News Classic Dead Space Lullaby Trailer Gets PS5 Remake in Pleasingly Symmetrical Move
Ship it
The PS5 remake of Dead Space was a slam dunk and will likely feature high on many GOTY lists once the silly season rolls around again. In a fun and somewhat meta move, developer Motive Studio has given the original game's iconic lullaby trailer a bit of facelift, remaking it for a new generation. You can check out the original below, which...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Director Always Envisioned Cal's Story as a Trilogy
Return, the Jedi will
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor director Stig Asmussen always imagined the story of Cal Kestis as a trilogy, which is probably only natural, considering the immortal format of the mainline Star Wars movies. Speaking on IGN Unfiltered, Asmussen reveals that sequel discussions were happening before the original game, Star Wars Jedi:...
News The Last Worker Wrapped Up and Primed for Delivery This Month on PS5, PSVR2
Shipping soon
Scathing first-person cultural commentary The Last Worker is primed and ready for dispatch, ahead of its scheduled delivery on 30th March. The title – coming to PS5 with full, optional PSVR2 support – promises a narrative adventure centred upon “humanity’s struggle in an increasingly automated world”. The press release...
News Sifu Expands Yet Again with New Arena Battles and Challenges on 28th March
Arenas of violence
Another big update for Sifu is on the way, and it just got a confirmed release date. Launching on the 28th March, the action title's 'Arenas Expansion' adds a new range of combat challenges. "With 9 new locations and 45 merciless challenges spread over 5 game modes, the Arenas Expansion is packing up to 10 extra hours of gameplay...
News Asymmetrical Multiplayer Juggernaut Dead by Daylight Getting Movie Adaptation
But very few details yet
Dead by Daylight, a video game franchise itself inspired by many iconic horror movies, is getting a big screen adaptation of its own. The juggernaut asymmetrical multiplayer smash hit will be produced by Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, along with series creator Behaviour Interactive, but doesn’t yet have a screenwriter or...
Wednesday1st Mar 2023
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2023 Confirmed
A varied trio
Given that Sony already teased this PS Plus Essential update during its State of Play broadcast last month, this selection of games doesn't come as a surprise — but it's nice to have confirmation all the same! So, just to recap, March 2023's PS Plus Essential lineup is as follows: Battlefield 2042 (PS5, PS4)
Review Battlefield 2042 (PS5) - Maybe One for the Future
Nostalgia trick
Republished on Wednesday, 1st March, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows. The games industry stops for no one, and just one week after Call of Duty: Vanguard was put out by Activision, Battlefield 2042 is here to try and eat its...
News Thousands of PS5, PS4 Discounts Come to PS Store with Mega March Sale
Pinch, punch
Sony is kicking off the new month with a bang, bringing yet another huge sale to PS Store. The Mega March promotion, beginning 1st March 2023, includes thousands of deals on PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons. It'll run for the next two weeks, with the end date being 15th March. As always, there are far too many discounts for us to...
Review Code Vein (PS4) - A Friendlier, Fashion-Conscious Japanese RPG in the Vein of Dark Souls
Cure your thirst
Republished on Wednesday, 1st March, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows. For the first few hours of Code Vein, you don’t really play anything at all. No, instead you create your character. With one of the most robust...
Mini Review Drums Rock (PSVR2) – A Pretty Fun, but Uneven Experience
A snare drum in the plan
Ever wanted to play the drums, but never had the musical inclination? Developer Garage51 has you covered, providing a virtual space to prove that you’ve got the beat. The presentation of the game, while not bad, is familiar territory. Lots of demonic and cartoonish imagery abound, giving the title a Guitar Hero aesthetic...
Rumour Shin Megami Tensei 5 to Be Announced for PS5, PS4 in May, But There's No Real Evidence
The speculation returns
Rumours of a Shin Megami Tensei V port have been doing the rounds for a long time — even dating back to before the game released on Nintendo Switch in 2021 — but they've been revived alongside the announcement of the series' 30th anniversary event. Said event will take place on the 5th and 6th May in Japan. Now, it...
News You Must Dominate the Battlefield for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's Platinum Trophy
The spoils of war
It feels as though it's flying a little under the radar, but Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is on the cusp of release. This PS5/PS4 title comes from Team Ninja, the studio behind Nioh, and by all accounts it looks like a rock solid game for fans of Soulslike action RPGs. It arrives on 3rd March — just a couple of days from now — and...
Poll How Do You Feel About Final Fantasy 16?
Take action
It happens every time a modern Final Fantasy game is fully revealed: "this isn't what I want from Final Fantasy". Needless to say, the cycle is repeating with Final Fantasy XVI, which, to be fair, does represent what is perhaps the most significant departure from the series' traditional formula yet — at least in terms of mainline...
News Sony and LeBron James Join Forces with Limited Edition PS5 Accessories
DualSense and console cover revealed
Well, we weren't expecting this today. Or any other day, really, but we are where we are. Sony has announced a collaboration with NBA athlete and MultiVersus character LeBron James, revealing a unique set of limited edition accessories for PS5. Designed by LeBron James himself, you'll soon be able to buy a...
News Super Promising PS5 Action RPG Atlas Fallen Gets May Release Date, Fresh Screenshots
Blood on the sand
Originally announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live last year, Atlas Fallen is a really cool looking action RPG for PS5. Crafted by Deck13, the developer behind The Surge, the project has shown a lot of promise up until now, and we've been excited to see more. The good news is that we won't have to wait much longer for Atlas...
News Analysts Expect PS5 to Extend Lead on Xbox Series X|S in 2023
Well, yeah
In arguably the safest prediction since “the sun will rise tomorrow”, analysts are predicting that the PS5 will increase its lead on Xbox Series X|S in 2023. According to data analysis group Ampere, Sony commanded about 45 per cent of the console market last year, but shortages of its new-gen console caused it to cede some ground to...
News Final Fantasy 16 Features Massive Maps, But Ditches Optional Dungeons
But there's still plenty to do and see
Final Fantasy XVI previews are out in the wild, and we think the next mainline entry in the legendary series is shaping up to be an absolute banger. There's a bunch of new information about the world of Valisthea floating about in the ether, but of particular interest were some comments made by director Hiroshi...
Mini Review Altair Breaker (PSVR2) - Unfinished Online-Only Sword Fighter Doesn't Cut It
Altair Broken, more like
Altair Breaker is a multiplayer sword-fighting game from Swords of Gargantua developer, Thirdverse. It's set on the floating island of Vastus Isle, once a magical workshop but now turned to ruins by LAWS (Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems). As a sword-fighter, you're tasked with helping Stella, a humanoid AI, in clearing the...
News EA Reportedly Lays Off More Than 200 Apex Legends QA Testers in Unscheduled Zoom Call
Out of the blue
During a surprise Zoom call, EA reportedly laid off more than 200 quality assurance testers. The employees affected worked primarily at Electronic Arts' Baton Rouge, Louisiana office on the mega-popular battle royale Apex Legends, developed by Respawn Entertainment. As reported by Kotaku, sources familiar with the meeting said that...
News Sony's Creator to Creator Series Digs Deeper into the Making of The Last of Us
Pedro Pascal! Bella Ramsey! Neil Druckmann!
Sony’s decision to bring some of its major brands to film and television may have looked like a huge risk initially, but following the enormous success of both Uncharted and The Last of Us, it must be feeling pretty satisfied with its decision right now. Of course, in the case of Joel and Ellie’s...
News The Wolf Among Us 2 Delayed, Won't Release in 2023
No longer among us
If you're looking forward to The Wolf Among Us 2, good news: you get to look forward to it for much longer than you expected. Telltale Games has just announced a delay to the anticipated sequel in a statement released on social media: In a further explanation over on IGN, the team goes over a few reasons it's pushing the...
News Action RPG CRYMACHINA Goes Full Anime on PS5, PS4 in the Fall
Dream to make believe
Just announced, CRYMACHINA is a stylish sci-fi action RPG, and it's getting a Western release in the Fall, coming to both PS5 and PS4. In a world in which humans went extinct millennia ago, synthetic beings called Dei ex Machina have been tasked with resurrecting them and, in the process, discovering what it means to be truly...
News Save Atari's History from Obscurity in PS5, PS4 Microgame Mashup Atari Mania
Retro gaming needs your help
First released on Nintendo Switch and now officially coming to PS5 and PS4, the awesome Atari microgame compilation Atari Mania will set a high score on Sony’s systems from 4th April. Inspired by the likes of WarioWare and NES Remix, the title features over 150 madcap challenges inspired by legendary Atari titles. In...
News PSVR2 Version Confirmed for Lemmings-Like Puzzler Tin Hearts
But it's releasing later
We've been quietly looking forward to Wired Productions' intriguing puzzle game, Tin Hearts. As you can see in the above video, it operates similarly to Lemmings, in which you guide a marching line of tin soldiers through 3D levels as they scout around the house. Some were curious whether the game would be playable in PSVR2,...
News Infernax's Deux or Die Update Adds Co-Op Mode to Tough-as-Nails Metroidvania
Deux or die, indeed
Excellent side-scrolling RPG Infernax is getting a simultaneous co-op feature in a free update due out on PS4 this Spring. In this cooperative mode, the entire game has been rebalanced for dual-hero fights and even adds a new character, Cervul the Squire, who is able to buff himself and his compatriot. You can also bring out his...
News Destiny 2: Lightfall's Season of Defiance Gets Appropriately Awesome Kickoff Trailer
Sacrifices must be made
Destiny 2: Lightfall is live, and the Season of Defiance has well and truly begun. As is now tradition, Bungie has released an appropriately awesome trailer to get Guardians fired up. Facing a twin invasion from both The Witness and Calus, Earth is under attack, with the solar system besieged from within and without. But...
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