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News - May, 2023
Wednesday31st May 2023
News PS Plus Essential Games for June 2023 Announced
Basketball! Dinosaurs! Ninjas!
Sony has today confirmed the line-up of PS5, PS4 titles coming to PS Plus Essential for the month of June 2023. From Tuesday, 6th June 2023, you'll be able to download and play the following: NBA 2K23 (PS5, PS4) | Review Jurassic World Evolution 2 (PS
News Sony Under Fire for Allegedly Abusing Its Dominance in the Industry
Allegedly
Sony has become the target of an antitrust probe by the Romanian Competition Council, which has raised concerns that the firm is abusing its dominant position within the console gaming market. How exactly? According to the RCC, it's because Sony sells video games exclusively through the PlayStation Store and for banning competing...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.25 Is Out Now on PS5, Get the Patch Notes Here
Bug fixes galore
A new patch for the PS5 version of Horizon Forbidden West is available to download now, specifically targeting the new Burning Shores DLC. Weighing in at 1.121GB, it'll update the game to version number 1.25. With no glaring issues in the expansion left to deal with, though, Guerrilla Games has focused on another sweep of small bug...
Poll Which PS5 Blockbuster Will You Be Playing in June?
The holy trinity
Six months in, and 2023 has been great for games. But ever since the start of the year, we've been sitting here looking at the June release schedule and sweating. This is the month that includes Street Fighter 6, Diablo 4, an Final Fantasy XVI — in that order. These are three of the most anticipated PS5 titles to date (and...
Mini Review Beat Saber (PSVR2) - A Serviceable Port of One of VR's Best Games
May the force feedback be with you
Beat Saber is one of the best VR experiences you can play. The king of the VR rhythm scene and a constant presence on top-seller lists, Beat Saber finally makes its way over to the current generation with PSVR2. To read our initial thoughts on the PSVR game from 2018, you can view that here. To see how the port...
News Shocking: Hideo Kojima Not Involved in Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake
Neither is Yoji Shinkawa
It really shouldn't come as a surprise, but Konami has now announced series creator Hideo Kojima is not involved in the development of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The remake is led by Konami itself with assistance from port team Virtuos Studio, and artist Yoji Shinkawa isn't part of the production either. "They are...
Mini Review The Tartarus Key (PS4) - Quality PS1 Horror All About Puzzles
SAW loser
If games paying tribute to the low poly graphics of the PS1 era are going to be this good, then long may the renaissance continue. The Tartarus Key is a lot like classic Resident Evil without any of the combat or the undead enemies, told from the first-person perspective. You've woken up in a booby-trapped mansion, and a series of...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Actor Researched the 'Behaviours of Addiction' Ahead of Venom Role
Complicated
Yuri Lowenthal portrays Peter Parker in the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2, where we know a series of unfortunate events have apparently led to a bleak future for New York City. We've seen the actor portraying a very aggressive Venom-suited Spidey in that recent gameplay reveal, the actor has described the work that was done to portray...
News Here's How to Play Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5 Early
Kan't hardly wait
Mortal Kombat 1's release date of 19th September is on the horizon, which might still be too far off for some. Thankfully, players that can't wait actually have some avenues for relief on hand, with a beta coming for those who have pre-ordered, in addition to a major stress test being planned. The Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress...
Mini Review Loop8: Summer of the Gods (PS4) - Shallow RPG With a Repetitive Time Loop Mechanic
Let’s do the time warp again
Part visual novel, part RPG, Loop8: Summer of the Gods is an interesting idea which unfortunately ends up stuck in a bit of a rut. It all starts off well enough, with the game’s protagonist Nini moving to a small town and one of the few safe havens left on Earth. Humanity has been driven to the brink of extinction...
News God of War Art Director Joins Netflix for AAA Project
A new IP from the company
Raf Grassetti, the former art director at God of War team Santa Monica Studio, has today announced he's joining Netflix to help create "a new original IP AAA game". Working with the likes of Joseph Staten (Halo), Jerry Edsall (Shadowrun, Gears 5), and Chacko Sonny (former executive producer of
News Diablo 4 Dev Promises Servers Will Survive Launch Day Surge
Prepped and ready
With the demonic onset of Diablo 4 almost upon us, it doesn't take an apocalyptic prophet of the end times to predict the awesome action RPG is going to be massive. Understandably, fans are concerned about whether servers will be up to the inevitable strain come launch day, a fear which has been allayed previously. Nevertheless,...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Takes the Action Outside on PS5, PS4 in October
Going turbo
Just like that, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged has been announced by Milestone. Considering the original was the studio's best-selling game ever, we suppose a sequel was inevitable — and here it is. The debut trailer is CG, but it teases a number of interesting new twists to the formula. Based on the collectible toy cars of the...
News Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Gameplay Shows Avatar Customisation, Combat, More
PS5, PS4 RPG looks sharp
Bandai Namco has released a suitably in-depth gameplay overview trailer for Sword Art Online: Last Recollection. The video covers quite a lot of stuff, including combat mechanics, zone exploration, equipment systems, skill trees, and even avatar customisation. Yep, you'll once again be able to alter the look of main...
News Final Monster Hunter Rise Event Will Stream on 7th June
Bonus update will be revealed
Capcom has revealed the last digital event for Monster Hunter Rise will be livestreamed next week on 7th June 2023. In it will be details on a "Bonus Update" for the PS5, PS4 title as well as a developer roundtable where the team reflects on the game as well as the Sunbreak expansion. "Find out what's coming in the...
Random Miles Morales Foils Quantum Bodega Robbery in Across the Spider-Verse Clip
Why do people say ATM machine?
A PlayStation-exclusive clip for the upcoming Across the Spider-Verse animated film has dropped, and while not quite so long as either of the two trailers we've seen previously, it's still a good bit of slapstick fun in its own right. We see a new character, The
Interview Disgaea 7 Director Shunsuke Minowa Talks Vows of the Virtueless
Yes, dood!
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is the next entry in the venerable Japanese strategy RPG franchise, and it marches on to PS5 and PS4 in October. Push Square was fortunate enough to get to talk to Disgaea 7 director Shunsuke Minowa about what fans can expect from the game, and what lessons have been learned since somewhat controversial...
Tuesday30th May 2023
Review Diablo 4 (PS5) - Blizzard's Best in Years Is a Violent Delight for Infernal Types
By three, they come
Already the benchmark for AAA isometric action RPGs, Blizzard's series reaches dizzying new heights with Diablo 4. With endlessly gratifying combat, deep customisation, and virtually limitless build options, it's a Hell of a ride, front to back, and we can't wait to dive back in. Diablo 4, we're pleased to report, is an infernal...
Review Street Fighter 6 (PS5) - Iconic Capcom Fighting Franchise Finds Its Form
Hadouking
Capcom saw your Street Fighter 5 complaints and threw the kitchen sink at its vastly superior successor. Street Fighter 6 is a live service game that will grow and expand over the course of the entire generation, but those anticipating a light, half-hearted effort at launch will find one of the most robust, feature-rich fighters of all...
News Summer Game Fest Showcase Brings Us Two Hours of Announcements and Updates
That's a lot of Geoff
Geoff Keighley's annual gaming event Summer Game Fest is set to kick off very soon, and it looks like it'll be a long one. Going live on 8th June, we now know how long to expect the big showcase to last. As is nearly always the case, Keighley's presentation is set to be pretty lengthy. According to the official website's...
News Shocking: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Gameplay Trailer Wasn't Showing Final Version
It's almost like it's still in development
For many, the highlight of last week's PlayStation Showcase was the action-packed gameplay trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This hotly anticipated sequel is looking fantastic — we saw new abilities and features, we got some big teasers for where the story's going, and of course, it's visually gorgeous...
News PS5 Showpiece Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Jumps to the PC Dimension in July
Riveting
The next PlayStation first-party game to hit PC storefronts is Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The PS5 console exclusive, renowned for its gorgeous visuals and near-instant loading, has just been confirmed for release on Steam and Epic Games Store. Developer and PC porting specialist Nixxes Software is behind this version of Insomni
Wednesday31st May 2023
News Street Fighter 6 Will Show Whether Your Opponent's PS5, PS4 Is Wired or Wireless
Knockout
Prepare for potential toxicity, as Street Fighter 6 will include an indicator that demonstrates whether an opponent is playing on a wired system or with Wi-Fi. Despite having absolutely excellent rollback netcode, Capcom’s programming obviously can’t overcome a bad connection, and many fighting game fanatics feel players should use a...
Tuesday30th May 2023
News THQ Nordic Is Trying to Convince Remedy to Release Alan Wake 2 Physically
For old times' sake
Publisher THQ Nordic, unable to conceive of a reality in which Alan Wake 2 doesn't release physically, has offered to do precisely that for developer Remedy. As the venerable distributor reminds the talented studio: "I mean... we did the disc version of Alan Wake for PC back in the day."
News Sony's PS Showcase Was One of Its Most Viewed Ever
Surprise!
The recent PlayStation Showcase, in addition to dividing fan opinion and prompting a full-throated Reaction from us, was a slam dunk in terms of viewership. The number crunchers over at stream analytics outfit Games
News The Number of the Beast Is All Over Diablo 4's Trophy List
Kill 666 of all enemy types
Even the Diablo 4 Trophy list is embracing the game's setting of Hell with digital trinkets that will have you killing beasts down under 666 times. In order to unlock the Platinum Trophy, you'll need to earn 25 other gongs, and five of them are all about fending off the legions of Hell. Five Bronze Trophies will ask you...
News Work on the Next Main Witcher Game Is Ramping Up as Cyberpunk Expansion Nears Release
A witcher's work is never done
CD Projekt Red has published its latest business overview online, and as is usually the case with the Polish company's reports, the documentation details the games that are currently in development. Right now, most of CDPR's teams are still hard at work on finishing Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, which is still set...
News Guerrilla Collective, Sponsored by PlayStation, Showcases Indie Games in June
Mark your calendars
PlayStation Showcase, no matter how you felt about it, kicked off this summer's season of annual gaming events, and there are plenty of others to look forward to. Obviously, the main attraction for most will be Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest presentation, which takes place in just over a week on 8th June. While this is likely...
News Sony Expects to Sell Over 108 Million PS5 Consoles This Generation
Celestially significant forecast
Sony CEO Jim Ryan is feeling bullish about PS5 sales now that the COVID-induced supply slump is over, and the plucky little box can actually be found on store shelves. Already the best-selling console for months, the Sony bigwig says he expects the PS5 to breach 108 million units sold over the course of its lifetime...
News Final Fantasy 16 Devs Considered Hybrid Combat System, But Craved Something 'Complete'
All-in action
Final Fantasy XVI developer Creative Business Unit III — an internal studio at Square Enix — set out to try something new with the series' latest instalment. The team's goal was to create a Final Fantasy title that could attract a "new generation" of players, and the main thrust of its plans manifested as an all-action combat...
News RPG Grappler WrestleQuest Lays the Smackdown on PS5, PS4 from 4th August
Royal rumble
WrestleQuest, the anticipated wrasslin’-themed RPG from developer Mega Cat Studios and publisher Skybound Games, will grapple with a 4th August release date on PS5 and PS4, following a mercifully brief delay earlier in the year. For those who haven’t been following this one, it’ll see you assume the role of a “young wrestling...
News Beloved Indie RPG Chained Echoes Is Getting a Big New Game + Update Soon
Rechained
Chained Echoes, the incredibly highly rated indie RPG that launched for PS4 last year, is getting a significant update in the near future. Out now on PC, the game's latest patch adds a full New Game + mode, letting you replay the turn-based adventure with your character progress intact. The update will arrive on consoles "within the next...
News Marathon Channelling Mirror's Edge, WipEout, Formula One with Striking Art Style
Art director shares inspirations
While some fans were disappointed by Sony's reliance on CG trailers in the recent PlayStation Showcase, Bungie's reveal of its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon, at least had a unique look. While many live service shooters sort of blur together, this one in particular has a very eye-catching aesthetic in its...
Rumour Tekken 8 Beta Could Be Incoming
Heating up
An online beta test for Tekken 8 could be coming relatively soon, if a listing on SteamDB is anything to go by (as spotted by Wario64). Up until now, the anticipated brawler has only been playable via select location tests. That is, in-person stations at fighting game events, for example. And although we've been graced with loads of...
News Silent Hill: Ascension Streams Online Later This Year, Influenced by Fans
Your choices change the story
Konami already has a few Silent Hill games announced, but one of the new projects you may have forgotten about from last year's showcase was Silent Hill: Ascension, a sort of interactive TV series influenced by fans. You'll be able to watch the show online and can help decide the fates of its main characters — get a...
Your fell deeds, wrought in stone
The appointed time is almost upon us, with the infernal launch of Diablo 4 mere days away (less for those that purchased the Ultimate Edition of the game). To tempt its adherents still further into selling their souls, Blizzard has announced the ultimate reward for the most devoted of players: The names of the first...
News Layers of Fear PS5, PS4 Trophy List Portends a Spooky Platinum
Not for the faint of heart
Layers of Fear, the impending survival horror game from developer Bloober Team, is shaping up to be scary as heck. The Trophy List just popped over on Exophase, and it sounds like players will have to get weird if they want the Platinum. With a Silver Trophy like "a new way" requiring players to "live through the third...
Wednesday31st May 2023
News Find a Taste for the Finer Things with Free French Train Sim World 3 Expansion on PS5, PS4
Magnifique
Dovetail Games, the developer of one of this author’s personal favourites Train Sim World 3, was recently acquired by French giant Focus Entertainment. And the UK developer has decided to celebrate by making one of its best routes free to download on PS5 and PS4: the excellent LGV Méditerranée from Marseille to Avignon. This, for our...
Monday29th May 2023
News Sony's Huge Days of Play Sale on PS Plus Subs, PS5 Games, Accessories, Begins This Week
Time to play
As has become an annual tradition, Sony has announced that its Days of Play promotion will return this year. It kicks off on the 2nd June — lasting one week — and will see prices slashed all across PlayStation, from games and PS Plus subscriptions to console accessories and merchandise. The PS Plus discounts are usually a Days of...
Review Company of Heroes 3 (PS5) - Veteran RTS Series Enjoys Pyrrhic Victory on PS5
Fire in the hole
After almost two decades of setting the standard for WWII real-time strategy on PC, Relic Entertainment's venerable series reaches PS5 with Company of Heroes 3. Burdened by a hefty legacy, it's another valiant attempt at streamlining the genre's interface for controllers. It succeeds in part, but the masterful combat is at odds with...
News Despite Facing Huge Hurdles, Star Wars' PS5 KOTOR Remake Is Still in Development
Star Forge-ing onwards
It looks like that troubled Knights of the Old Republic remake for PS5 is still in development, for the time being, at least. That's according to the latest Embracer Group financial report, which lists the title in its announced games section. This is something of a ray of hope for the title; when asked as
News UK Sales Charts: The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Manages a Top 10 Debut, Sells Best on PS5
Now there's a riddle
Update: Some valuable context for the UK's charts has come in from GamesIndustry.biz head Christopher Dring. He says The Lord of the Rings: Gollum's physical sales were negligible, but the game still managed to have a better launch than LEGO 2K Drive (which, in case you're interested, has dropped to 13th): Original Story:...
News Sony 'Not in Talks' with CD Projekt RED About an Acquisition
Weekend rumour squashed
A CD Projekt RED representative has squashed rumours spread over the weekend that the Cyberpunk 2077 developer is on the verge of being picked up by Sony. A Destiny 2 leaker shared claims of an apparent acquisition along with a Days Gone sequel being greenlit, but neither are true. In response to the claims, Ola Sondej of CD...
News No, Dragon's Dogma 2 Isn't Adding Co-Op Multiplayer
So says Capcom
Following on from its gameplay reveal at the PlayStation Showcase, we've seen a frankly surprising number of people theorising that Dragon's Dogma 2 is adding multiplayer. That is to say, the option to play cooperatively with other players. However, there appears to be no real basis for this speculation — especially since the game's...
News Insider Says Silent Hill 2 Remake, Townfall, and Ascension Trailers Incoming
Triple threat
Silent Hill fans could be eating well in the coming days if brash talk in the digital equivalent of the Mos Eisley Cantina is anything to go by. Insider Dusk Golem (who leaked the news that Silent Hill 2 was coming ahead of the official reveal) posted on TheSnitch's Discord channel that we'd be seeing trailers for the remake, Silent...
Praise Bahamut
A PS4 version of the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI was in development at some stage, although getting it up to snuff would have added years of dev time, producer Naoki Yoshida has revealed. In an interview with Final Fantasy Union, Yoshida said on the matter: "What I can say is that while developing, we originally had a plan to release...
Better together
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 stole the show at the last week's PlayStation Showcase and — perhaps unsurprisingly — drew in massive numbers. The ability to switch between Miles Morales and Peter Parker, ala GTA 5, was gi
News The Witcher 3 Sales Top a Ridiculous 50 Million
Geralt of here
There are some evergreen games that just end up going far beyond sales expectations. Grand Theft Auto V, for example, is still featured in best sellers lists, having surpassed an utterly insane 180 million copies in its lifetime. And although the vast, vast majority of titles released today could never even dream of reaching that kind...
Sunday28th May 2023
News Like a Dragon Showcase Announced for June
Like a Dragon Gaiden surely a lock
SEGA and Yakuza Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio have announced that they'll be hosting a presentation next month, on the 15th June. Adding to what is already an incredibly busy period for the industry — thanks to Summer Game Fest and a stacked release schedule — the 'RGG Summit' will no doubt give us a look...
Mini Review Railway Empire 2 (PS5) - Locomotive Strategy Sim Has Signal Failure
All aboard the innovation train
Throwing us into the brink of a revolution, Railway Empire 2 starts in 1830 at the dawn of the age of railways. It’s an exciting time for the rail industry, with many competing companies wanting a piece of the pie and many discoveries changing the face of rail travel. There are various game modes, including a...
Monday29th May 2023
News Sony Will Have More PS5 Presentations This Year, Sources Say
Although that's not surprising, is it?
If you include the various State of Play broadcasts, Sony has been hosting multiple livestreams every year for quite some time. This week’s PS Showcase was, however, significant because it was more closely aligned with a traditional E3 press conference – at least, that was the intention, anyway. While there...
Sunday28th May 2023
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Hype Huge As Gameplay Reveal Nears 20 Million Views
It's going to be big
Arguably the biggest winner from Sony’s PS Showcase this week was Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with its gameplay reveal attracting an absolutely colossal amount of attention. At the time of writing, the official PlayStation upload of the gameplay footage has attracted over 7.4 million views, while the Marvel version is sitting...
Monday29th May 2023
News Killer Cyborg Bryan Fury Loves to Laugh in Tekken 8 Reveal
Laugh it up
A staple of the series since Tekken 3, cyborg madman Bryan Fury returns in Tekken 8 — and he somehow seems even more unhinged than before. His brutal fighting style is very much intact, and he just won't stop laughing. Bryan brings Tekken 8's current roster total to 15, but there's obviously more to come. Bandai Namco hasn't really...
Sunday28th May 2023
News Phantom Blade Zero, the Awesome PS5 Action Game from PS Showcase, Sounds Too Good to Be True
Mobile developer goes mad with first major project
While the big PS Showcase this week was ultimately a bit of a disappointment, there were some awesome PS5 games in it – and one title which particularly caught the eye was Phantom Blade Zero, the high-octane Chinese action game with the less than stellar voice acting. This is being developed by a...
Saturday27th May 2023
News No Honkai: Star Rail PS5, PS4 Release Date in Galactic Roaming Reveal
Likely on hold until v1.2 now
After a brief delay to the livestream which left PS5 and PS4 owners on tenterhooks, there was no confirmation of a Honkai: Star Rail release date for Sony’s systems in the title’s latest broadcast. There had been some rumours that the previously announced PlayStation port of HoYoverse’s turnbased RPG would be made...
News Gollum Studio Daedalic Has Another Lord of the Rings Game in Development
"Give us that, Daedalic my love."
The developer behind 2023's worst-rated PS5 game (so far) has another Lord of the Rings title in development, it seems. This follows the chaotic launch of Lord of the Rings: Gollum, which was released in such an atrocious state it prompted an immediate apology (absent an explanation) from the developer and a
News Action RPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest Adventures to PS5, PS4 in September
Worldwide release date confirmed
The shockingly named Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai now has a release date. It launches worldwide for PS5 and PS4 on the 28th September, and it's nice to see Square Enix committing to releasing new Dragon Quest titles on the same day all over the globe. We're sure Dragon Quest XII and Dragon Quest...
News Bungie’s Marathon Trailer QR Code Leads to ARG with More Hidden Information
Here for the long run
Users have taken to Twitter after finding a QR code hidden within the Marathon trailer released at PlayStation’s Showcase on Wednesday. This code led users to a website with a bunch of code and a login page. After some code cracking, users were able to login and recover some videos of
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 478
We're pop stars
And just like that, the PS Showcase has come and gone, and the mood is sour. But have no fear for the release schedule is absolutely stacked with quality #Content, and there's really never been a better time to own a PS5. Khayl Adam: Planning a quiet, indoor weekend, and if all goes to plan to dive into Crusader Kings 3: Console...
Random Gran Turismo Director Solicits WipEout Lore Expert, Gets Former Psygnosis Dev
Fortuitous, indeed
Neill Blomkamp, director of the upcoming Gran Turismo flick (which actually looks quite good, by the way) raised some eyebrows when he called for a Wipeout lore expert on Twitter. We already knew that Blomkamp was a fan and that he was teasing fans online as recently as yesterday, but this takes things another step in the right...
News Minecraft’s Free Trials and Tales Update Has a PS4 Release Date
Sniffer it out
The latest free content update for Minecraft, Trails and Tales, has been dated for release on 7th June. This update adds a whole host of new content: biomes, mobs, features, blocks, armour, and more. The major release sees the addition of some long awaited features, including cherry blossom biomes and archeology, where players are...
Friday26th May 2023
Guide All VRR Optimised Games for PS5
PS5 games enhanced with VRR
What are all VRR optimised games for PS5? Variable Refresh Rate is a feature for PlayStation 5 that works in tandem with compatible televisions to smooth out performance hiccups that can occur in games. You'll be able to apply this technology to all of your games by enabling a toggle in your system's settings. However,...
News Metal Gear Solid's PS5 Master Collection Adds Two More Titles
Sneaky
We already know the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 will include three games from Konami’s classic stealth series – but there’s more. As spotted on the game’s official PS Store page, the compilation will also include the MSX2 originals: Metal Gear and, of course, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. While these additions will be...
News Speculation Claims Sony Opted Not to Include Some Major PS5 Games During PS Showcase
We're at the bargaining stage
As the fallout continues from Sony’s disappointing PS Showcase earlier this week, some rumourmongers who had been hyping the event have come out to save face. Tom Henderson, who accurately leaked the existence of the platform holder’s
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum's Dismal Reception Prompts Apology from Daedalic
Developer pledges to improve the experience
You know you're in a tight spot when you have to break out the Twitter statement. Developer Daedalic Entertainment has issued a formal apology to those who've been playing The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, a game that has been extremely poorly received. In fact, it's considered among the worst games on PS5...
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Is One of PS5's Worst Ever Games
Filthy Hobbitses
In what is quickly becoming the new low benchmark for a AAA release, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum has officially been awarded the dubious honour of being the worst-rated game of 2023, according to review aggregate site Metacritic. It's a similar story on the infinitely more useable (if less synonymous) OpenCritic. To get a better...
News PS5 Remote Play Handheld Allegedly Has Just Four Hours of Battery Life
Consistent with the DualSense at least
Project Q, the new portable Remote Play device for PS5, will allegedly have just three to four hours of battery life. That’s according to an Insider Gaming report penned by Tom Henderson, who was responsible for accurately leaking the exi
Rumour Naughty Dog's Troubled The Last of Us Multiplayer PS5 Project Was Sniped by Bungie
Destiny dev "raised questions"
As noted in our previous article on the supposed state of The Last of Us' multiplayer game, it's being reported that Destiny developer Bungie actually had a hand in the project's reassessment. This is according to a Bloomberg articl
News PS5's Remote Play Portable Will Allegedly Launch in November
In your hands before you know it
Project Q, the very recently revealed and arguably necessary handheld streaming companion to PS5, is allegedly coming sooner than we might have anticipated, according to a notable newsmaker. We knew it was coming this year, but that window appears to have narrowed still further. Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming...
News Sony Significantly Scales Back Development of The Last of Us Multiplayer for PS5, Says Report
Naughty Dog claims it's proud of team and confirms new single player project
Update: Well, well, well. Naughty Dog’s statement came as a bit of a surprise earlier today but it seems like it was pre-empting a report from Bloomberg effectively suggesting the project is in the pits. Extremely reliable reporter Jason Schreier cites four sources...
News PlayStation Showcase Completely Divided Fan Opinion
It wasn't all bad, apparently
Now that we're a couple of days removed from the PlayStation Showcase and everyone's had a chance to calm down a bit (and write their reaction articles!), we think it's worth taking a look at what fans actually thought of the event. Over 10,000 Push Square readers voted in our po
News Last Minute Honkai: Star Rail Livestream Delay Leaves PS5, PS4 Fans on Tenterhooks
Broadcast rescheduled
Update: About a minute before HoYoverse’s Honkai: Star Rail livestream was scheduled to get underway today, the video was hastily removed due to technical issues. Online chatter has since centred on an Earthquake affecting things, so first of all we sincerely hope everyone’s okay. The Chinese broadcast did go ahead,...
Saturday27th May 2023
News Insomniac Could Bring Down the Internet Adapting This 90s Homage in Spider-Man 2
Shocker!
Few IPs in modern history have contributed such a bountiful harvest of memes as Spider-Man. While
Friday26th May 2023
News Alan Wake 2 Thinks It'll Beat Spider-Man to PS5's Best Graphics of 2023 Crown
It began with a dream
In the ever-increasing arms race of AAA games development, PlayStation players sure have some lookers to look forward to. Case in point: the just revealed, and really, really, ridiculously good-looking Alan Wake 2, which developer Remedy thinks will beat out heavy-hitters Spider-Man 2 and Assassin's Creed Mirage to be 2023's...
News Final Fantasy 16's Harder New Game + Difficulty Will Keep Players Busy for a Long, Long Time
Final Fantasy Mode
Once you beat Final Fantasy XVI, you'll be able to play through it again with all of your abilities and equipment intact, thanks to a dedicated New Game + mode. But if you really want to dig deeper into the game's combat system, then you might want to try Final Fantasy Mode — an exclusive difficulty option that's available on a...
News Jodie Comer, David Harbour Star in PS5 Alone in the Dark Reboot This Halloween
Free demo available now
Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer and Stranger Things’ David Harbour will bring a sprinkling of star power to THQ Nordic’s Alone in the Dark reboot when it releases ahead of Halloween on 25th October, 2023. Confirmed as part of a showcase earlier today, Comer will play Emily Hartwood while Harbour will assume the role of the...
Feature The PlayStation Showcase Prediction Quiz Results Are In
Did you predict the PlayStation Showcase?
Everyone, it's time. Over 3000 of you took part in our PlayStation Showcase predictions quiz, which was published on the day before the event itself. We presented you with 30 yes or no questions, asking you to predict what would happen during the show — and in this article, we're going to detail the...
News Xbox Wouldn't Shoot Itself in the Foot by Yanking Call of Duty Off PS5, Says EU
PS5 outselling Xbox Series X|S dramatically in Europe
A big point of contention over Microsoft’s stumbling $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is whether Call of Duty becoming exclusive would negatively impede PlayStation’s ability to compete in the console space. While regulators have, ultimately, determined cloud streaming is a...
News PS5 Fans Were Hoping for an Update on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth This Week
Nomura no-show
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was nowhere to be seen during yesterday's PlayStation Showcase, a conspicuous absence which fans were quick to note. Now, to be entirely fair to Square Enix, it probably didn't want to split focus so that it could show us more Final Fantasy XVI gameplay (even after we did everything in our power to stop...
News Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire Is a Skies of Arcadia Inspired RPG Gliding to PS5
Sky's the limit
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire might be worth keeping an eye on if you're a fan of RPGs. Developed by Chilean outfit Octeto Studios and published by PQube, this is a project inspired by genre classics like Skies of Arcadia. And yes, it's got turn-based aircraft battles. Sky Oceans does look promising in its debut trailer, which you can...
News Warhammer RTS Realms of Ruin Masses for PS5 Invasion
To arms!
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin is a brand-new real-time strategy game in which players will command one of four warring factions, and it's poised to invade PS5 at some point in the grimdark future. For those of us who prefer to play on a console but live for the thrill of command, the recent renaissance in strategy gaming on...
Thursday25th May 2023
News Days Gone 2 Could Have Released 'a Month Ago', Says Game Director
"If we'd have stuck to our guns"
In response to today's PlayStation Showcase, the game director of Days Gone, Jeff Ross, has joined in with the feeling of disappointment by claiming a sequel to the PS4 title could have released last month "if we'd have just stuck to our guns". Of course, Sony Bend is
Reaction Sony Flubs First Proper PS5 Presentation in Over 18 Months
PlayStation falls at the first hurdle
The online response to the first PlayStation Showcase in well over 18 months is apoplectic, and while enthusiast gamers are notoriously unhinged, it’s not entirely unexpected after a dreadfully disappointing livestream earlier today. It became clear about 30 minutes into the event that this was going to be...
Review The Lord of the Rings: Gollum (PS5) - There's Nothing Precious About This
We don't likes it, precioussss
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum poses itself as an epic quest across the treacherous realms of Middle-earth, where an inner conflict will rage inside the mind of one halfling. Of course we refer to the split-personality of both Smeagol and Gollum, an integral character across both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings...
Round Up What Was Announced at the PlayStation Showcase?
All the PS5, PSVR2 reveals
After effectively keeping its big mouth shut for over a year and a half, Sony finally lifted the lid on what some of its first-party studios are working on for PS5 and PSVR2 in a big PlayStation Showcase. Clocking in at over an hour, there was a lot of news to digest in a very short space of time. As such, this Round Up...
Poll Was This Sony's Best PlayStation Showcase Yet?
The PS5 big guns arrive
Nearly 20 months later, Sony has finally followed up on the PlayStation Showcase from 2021 with a big glimpse behind the curtain at what its first-party studios are working on it. Complemented by exciting third-party content, the show went on for over an hour, sharing long-awaited looks at PS5 games we knew about as well as...
Another no-show raises more questions
If there was one game we’d have bet our life savings on appearing during last night’s flubbed PS Showcase, it was The Last of Us Factions. Naughty Dog hasn’t actually given us an official name for the project yet, so we’re using the moniker fans tend to recycle the most – but just to be clear, we’re...
News Spider-Man 2 PS5 Release Date, Pre-Order Details Coming Soon
Accessibility information also incoming
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was the big closer during Sony’s PS Showcase, and it looked both amazing and spectacular all at the same time! The one downside, sadly, was that the chunky gameplay reveal ended without a release date – again! Insomniac Games knows we’re feeling impatient, however, and it’s...
Review Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust (PS5) - Better Than the Main Game
Square Enix just did that
In Tanta We Trust is a rare example of DLC better than the main game it's based on, but that doesn't mean you need to rush out and buy a PS5 copy of Forspoken in order to play it. This optional expansion trumps the original campaign purely because it doesn't need to bother with the baggage of an open world experience: vast...
Feature PlayStation Showcase Biggest Winners and Losers
Hit and miss
The long-awaited PlayStation Showcase has come and gone, just like that. And while the event seems to have divided opinion among hardcore fans — like us! — we thought it'd be interesting to break the showcase down into two categories: winners and losers. Because even though the show as a whole might have broken more than a few...
News Days Gone Dev Hard at Work on Its Best Game Yet for PS5
"Buckle up for the next generation of Bend Studio"
While we personally weren’t expecting to see anything from Bend Studio during this week’s PS Showcase, plenty of fans were disappointed by the general lack of PS Studios titles during the event. This has no doubt spilled onto social media, where company accounts are presumably getting bombarded...
News Virtuos Assisting Konami on Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Development
Port team is on the job
Following a bit of confusion surrounding the developer of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater since the remake's reveal yesterday, Konami has now clarified Virtuos Studio is indeed supporting development. It's the team rumours spoke of in the months leading up to the PlayStation Showcase announcement, so it comes as little...
Says fans deserve "amazing content"
The general sentiment surrounding yesterday's PlayStation Showcase is one of disappointment, but Jim Ryan is remaining positive about the show. In a press release, he says the livestream demonstrated Sony's "unwavering commitment to offering them [the fans] the best and most varied catalog of games possible". His...
News Sony's PS5 Remote Play Handheld Will Have Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers
Promises crisp visuals and smooth gameplay
Sony’s hastily announced PS5 streaming handheld, currently codenamed Project Q, will feature all of the functionality of a traditional DualSense controller, a press release has confirmed. The device, which features an 8-inch LCD screen capable of outputting 1080p images at 60 frames-per-second, has been...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PS5 Movement Is Much Faster Than in Previous Games
Tons of other improvements, too
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is looking like a tantalising upgrade on its predecessor, although there are still wrinkles for developer Insomniac Games to iron out. The ever-industrious ElAnalistaDeBits has put the sequel through its paces, showcasing the graphical improvements compared to Marvel’s Spider-Man and stopgap...
News Alan Wake 2 Is a Digital-Only Release, $60 on PS5
DLC plans revealed too
Following yesterday's PS5 release date announcement, Remedy has revealed Alan Wake II won't be available physically, instead opting for a digital-only release across all platforms. The base version will cost £49.99/$59.99, or you can opt for the Deluxe Edition at £64.99/$79.99 which bundles in the sequel's newly announced...
News Here's Exactly What Newly Revealed PS5, PC Game Concord Is
Build connections, engage in social play
Yesterday's PlayStation Showcase left a lot to the imagination when Concord was confirmed, a new PS5, PC game from the recently acquired Firewalk Studios. A quick trailer clearly took place in space, but besides that, all else we got was a logo and a 2024 release window. Thankfully, the
Reaction Sony's PS5, PC Live Service Strategy Won't Work If It's All Samey Shooters
PlayStation did nothing to assuage fans' fears
We’ve been one of the few publications defending Sony’s live service strategy because we don’t think the idea is inherently bad. A lot of fans treat the booming Games as a Service segment as a genre, but it’s important to underline that it’s a business model instead. In fact, there’s...
Mini Review Nock (PSVR2) - Intensely Addictive Bow-and-Arrow Football
Nocket League
Nock is a bow-and-arrow football title from developer Normal VR. Equipped with skates, a high jump, and a bow-and-arrow, you must shoot the ball into your online opponent’s net across the three available game modes: 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3. Nock focuses heavily on exhilarating traversal with big empty arenas being the perfect space for it...
News Foamstars Is Square Enix's Answer to Splatoon on PS5, PS4
The sincerest form of flattery
Announced during today's admittedly tepid PlayStation Showcase is Foamstars, a fresh new 4v4 party clearly taking more than a couple of pages from Nintendo's immensely popular Splatoon franchise. Perhaps not the freshest take, but these characters certainly look like they might smell better than the Squid Kids, that's...
News Crossfire: Sierra Squad on PSVR2 Looks Seriously Impressive in Action-Heavy Trailer
Gun-ho
PSVR2 owners won't be left wanting for first-person shooters, that's for sure. Crossfire: Sierra Squad just received a new gameplay trailer, and it looks very promising indeed. While Firewall Ultra is more focused on multiplayer battles, this game has its sights on a single-player campaign as well as a whole bunch of co-op missions. As...
News Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 Goes Big and Bloody with PS5 Gameplay Reveal
For the Emperor
The gameplay reveal for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 just dropped, and it's exactly what you'd expect. This is a straight-shooting sequel to the PS3's underappreciated Space Marine, as you once again fill the giant shoes of a bloodthirsty servant of the Imperium. Using your trusty chainsword and an array of oversized guns, you're...
News Play Resident Evil 4 from a New Perspective with Free PSVR2 DLC
If you insist
We already knew Resident Evil 4 was getting PSVR2 support in the future, but we didn’t know the extent of it. However, a trailer during today’s PS Showcase has confirmed that, just like with Resident Evil Village, the entirety of the Capcom remake will be playable in virtual reality – and, yes, it’ll be an
News Street Fighter 6's Story Mode Looks Like Downright Dumb PS5, PS4 Fun
Hit the streets
How far we’ve come from the pathetic launch of Street Fighter 5 a few years ago: Street Fighter 6 has so much content in it, we’re not even sure where to start! We suspect for many of you on this website, however, you’ll be spending some time with the new World Tour mode – a single player campaign that sees you strutting...
News Build Towns and Revive Nature in Towers of Aghasba, Coming to PS5 in 2024
Striking a balance
Towers of Aghasba was announced for PS5 during the latest PlayStation Showcase, and while no one knows how to pronounce that name, the game itself looks like a pretty ambitious one. From developer Dreamlit, this is an open world city builder that's as concerned with maintaining nature as it is with building up settlements. Your...
News Arizona Sunshine 2 Revealed for PSVR2, Expect Gore-Geous Zombie Action Late 2023
You've got red on you
Revealed during today's somewhat middling PlayStation Showcase, Arizona Sunshine 2 is officially coming to PSVR2 later in 2023 and looks like a gore-geous alternative to the infinitely less slapstick than Resident Evil: Village. The trademark
News Destiny 2: The Final Shape Teased Ahead of Full Showcase in August
Last DLC incoming
Bungie turned up to Sony's PlayStation Showcase with not one but two announcements. In addition to the unveiling of Marathon, the studio also teased Destiny 2: The Final Shape, the last chapter in the game's long-running Light and Darkness saga. In the teaser trailer, we see a brief recap of what's happened throughout the game and...
News Immortals of Aveum Conjures an Enchanting PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Let's be Aveum you
We were pretty impressed when we first laid eyes on Immortals of Aveum, and it continues to look very promising in this latest trailer. Coming from EA Originals and developer Ascendant Studios, the game is essentially a first-person shooter, swapping out guns for magic and placing you in a colourful environment full of dragons and...
News It Wouldn't Be a PS Showcase without Five Nights at Freddy's
What a FNAF
Sony loves Five Nights at Freddy’s – perhaps even more than Oddworld, because the games regularly top its most viewed YouTube trailer lists. So, we suppose there should be no surprise Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 was announced during its livestream earlier today. It’s currently in development for PSVR2. “Improving on...
News Ghostrunner 2 Resurfaces with Sleek PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Releases later this year
Publisher 505 Games announced the existence of Ghostrunner 2 way back in 2021, and now we've finally seen it. The sequel to the high-octane cyberpunk action game looks just as cutthroat and fast-paced, and that's before we consider the new motorbike. Ghostrunner 2 is set one year after the events of the original, and has...
News Disgaea 7 Marches Its Demon Army West in October on PS5, PS4
7 heaven
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, the latest instalment in NIS' weird and often wonderful strategy RPG series, has a Western release date. The tactical title arrives on the 3rd October in North America, the 6th October in Europe, and the 13th October in Oceania. It's promising yet more crazy characters, dumb storylines, and mental game...
Wednesday24th May 2023
Guide What Time Is the PlayStation Showcase?
When and where to watch Sony's PlayStation Showcase
What time is Sony's PlayStation Showcase livestream, and when and where can you watch it? PlayStation Showcase is Sony's big, flagship venue for providing updates on the latest games coming to PS5 and PSVR2. Larger in scope and importance than a State of Play, the PlayStation Showcase will be a...
News Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, and 3 Launch on PS5 in the Master Collection
In addition to 3 remake
Not only is Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater coming to PS5 as a remake, but the original PS2 version is also launching on Sony's current-gen console alongside the original Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty as the Master Collection. "Sneak back into the original games on PlayStation 5" in Autumn 2023, an...
News Sony Announces PlayStation AirPods with Lossless Audio and Low Latency
More details later this year
Sony’s identified accessories as a meaningful growth vector within the PlayStation business, and it’s seen enormous success with products such as the DualSense Edge and Pulse 3D Headset. But it plans to aggressively expand its efforts in the area with products like Project Q,
Live Watch the PlayStation Showcase Livestream Right Here
Join us for the biggest summer showcase of the year
Looking to watch the PlayStation Showcase livestream? Well, this is it – this is the big one! We’ve waited patiently, desperately at times, but after over 18 months Sony has finally decided to bless us with a press conference. This is being billed as a juggernaut presentation, with updates on...
News Sony's Portable PS5 Streaming Handheld Launches Later This Year
Stream machine
Sony has officially announced its previously rumoured portable streaming device designed specifically for PS5, and it’ll launch later this year. Currently codenamed Project Q, the accessory features an eight-inch tablet screen bookended by two DualSense-style controller components. “Innovation is our passion, and that applies to...
News Now May Be the Best Time to Play Forspoken on PS5
Cut the chatter, Cuff!
Square Enix has detailed some of the new additions coming to Forspoken in a free update which will launch alongside the impending In Tanta We Trust DLC (available now if you sprung for the Digital Deluxe Edition). Outside of the aforementioned paid prequel, all players can look forward to new gameplay con
Guide All Resident Evil Movies and Where to Watch Them
The ultimate Resident Evil film guide
What are all Resident Evil movies and where can you watch them? As one of the more popular video game franchises to branch off into cinema, the Resident Evil series is watched on TV screens just as much as it's played on consoles. In this guide, we are going to reveal all Resident Evil movies and where to watch...
News PSVR2 Sales at 600,000 Six Weeks After Launch, Sony Confirms
Purchases trend higher than PSVR
Sony has today announced in its Business Segment Meeting that PSVR2 sales were just shy of 600,000 six weeks after the 22nd February 2023 launch. This means purchases of Sony's latest VR headset are eight per cent up on the launch of the original PSVR device across the same release period. The data covers sales...
News Konami's Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Is Real, Confirmed for PS5
Oh what a thrill
After many months of rumours and speculation, Konami has finally announced a full remake of PS2 classic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is in the works. It will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The news was shared during Sony's PlayStation Showcase
News No Comment on Troubled PS5 Console Exclusive Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
"My favourite question"
If you can cast your mind back to the last time Sony hosted a livestream – and, trust us, we know that was eons ago – you may recall that it started out with confirmation of a Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, which was slated to launch as a console exclusive for PS5. Since then, the project has been hit by a...
News Sony Aiming for At Least Two Big PS5 Exclusives Each Year Across 'Every Major Genre'
From big franchises and new IP
Sony has confirmed in a Business Segment Meeting that PlayStation Studios is now planning on releasing "two or more major" PS5 titles every year from now on. These games will come from a mixture of established franchises and new IP, and they'll be a mixture of single player experiences as well as live service efforts...
Random Xbox Politely Points Out All the Non-Exclusives from Sony’s PS5 Showcase
Which was most of 'em
The post-press conference haze is a real phenomenon, and it can be difficult to determine exactly which games are exclusive and which aren’t. To be honest, Sony’s show this evening wasn’t the worst example we’ve ever seen, because it became pretty obvious as the minutes ticked by that we weren’t seeing many...
News Latest PS Store Sale Drops 1,900+ PS5, PS4 Game Prices
Mortal Kombat! Nioh! Alan Wake!
A new PS Store sale has hit Sony's digital storefront, handing over 1,400 PS5, PS4 titles a hefty price cut. It's the turn of the Planet of the Discounts promotion once more, and it's running until 7th June 2023. Interestingly, it's around this time the annual Days of Play sale goes live, but there's no sign of this...
News GTA 6 Team 'Seeking Perfection' with Long-Awaited PS5 Sequel
Aspirational words to live by
While few, if any, will ever weep for Rockstar Games, having to deliver a follow-up to something as monumental as Grand Theft Auto V has to be among the most daunting tasks in all of modern game development. CEO Strauss Zelnick apparently knows this and is shooting for the moon anyways, stating that Rockstar Games is...
News Surprise! Beat Saber Is Available for PSVR2 Right Now, Free Upgrade for PSVR Players
Plus: Queen music pack out now
Don't worry, PSVR2 fans — Beat Saber is here to save the day. It was announced a while back that Beat Games' wildly successful VR rhythm title was in development for PSVR2, and rather than keep everyone waiting, the game is out right now. The best part is that, if you already own Beat Saber for PSVR, you can upgrade...
Rumour Deviation Games' High Profile PS5 Exclusive Has Been Cancelled
Prognosis negative
Developer Deviation Games' quietly struggling PS5 exclusive has reportedly been cancelled, according to industry insider and analyst Colin Moriarty and a source familiar with the project. Moriarty says he learned of the recent layoffs weeks in advance from the source and that the project has now been scrapped. Moriarty reveale
News PS Plus Premium More Popular Than Extra, 30% of Subscribers Upgraded
8 million PS Plus Premium members
In what may come as a surprise to those constantly complaining about Sony's lacklustre handling of Classic titles on its subscription service, PS Plus Premium is actually more popular than PS Plus Extra by a pretty wide margin. New stats published in a
Review Miasma Chronicles (PS5) - A Frustratingly Uneven But Mostly Rewarding Tactical RPG
Kicking My-Ass-Ma
Miasma Chronicles is a tactical role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic America in which the disparity between the haves and have-nots has grown to an unfathomable degree. The country is ruled by The First Family; an untouchable, self-serving elite born from the ashes of big corporation in the post-cataclysm world. They've got...
News New 'P5T' Domain Has Fans Questioning Another Persona 5 Game Announcement
Saw it coming
Trying to discern Atlus' plans for the Persona series has always been exceedingly difficult. The developer typically leaves very few hints as to what's happening behind the scenes, but over the last few years, fans have been identifying Persona-related domain registrations in an attempt to work things out. And the latest domain to...
News Sony Will Confirm 'Aggressive' Cloud Gaming Plans Soon
More news "in the coming months"
PlayStation lead Jim Ryan has said Sony will reveal some "aggressive" cloud gaming plans "in the coming months". As of right now, PS5 supports the ability to stream PS3 titles via a PS Plus Premium subscription, and the PS Now service before it allowed for the same. Ryan's latest comments suggest it plans on...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Swings Back with Stunning PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Spidey-senses all a-tingle
We finally made it, everyone. Marvel's Spider-Man 2, announced about two years ago, has shown its face once again at last, and this time, we got much more than just a teaser. Above is the proper debut trailer for this highly anticipated sequel, and as expected, it's looking excellent. The game's darker tone is very...
News PlayStation Well Ahead of Nintendo, Xbox In Terms of Brand Momentum, Says Sony
"The Strongest Gaming Brand"
Sony's latest business report is packed with impressive looking statistics and graphs, but one particular page that catches the eye claims that PlayStation as a brand is enjoying much more momentum than its closest competitors. The graphic itself is based on Sony's own 'Global Brand Tracker of Brand Momentum', but it's...
News New Action RPG Phantom Blade Zero Promises Insane Sword-Based Battles on PS5
Schwing!
One of the standout trailers from the PlayStation Showcase came courtesy of a newly announced PS5 title: Phantom Blade Zero. This is an action RPG — heavy emphasis on action — from Beijing-based developer S-GAME. Admittedly, the reveal trailer does have a bit of that 'but is this actual gameplay?' aftertaste, but we'd be lying if we...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Looks Godlike in First PS5 Gameplay Reveal
Heart stopper
Those mad lads at Capcom only went and did it: Dragon's Dogma 2 appeared at the PlayStation Showcase with an actual gameplay trailer — and boy does it look good. The consensus online seemed to be that the action RPG sequel would be a while off — especially after that anniversary event — but no, it's clearly quite far along. It's...
News Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake Back at Concept Stage After Total Reboot
No further updates this year
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, a remake project announced well over two years ago, is back at the “conception” stage, after development was moved from Ubisoft Pune to Ubisoft Montreal. Effectively, the studio is starting from scratch, and as such there’ll be no updates at the French publisher?
News Bungie Is Bringing Back Marathon on PS5, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Launch still far away
Bungie released Marathon in 1994, and now the name is coming back on PS5 as a "sci-fi PvP extraction shooter". Check out the trailer to get a taste of what to expect. Also coming to PC, it'll feature full cross-play and cross-save. Release is said to still be far away, but the next time we see it, gameplay will be attached...
News Fairgame$ from Haven Studio Comes to PS5, PC
Here's a live service game
Haven Studio, the new developer led by Jade Raymond that was acquired by Sony, has announced its first game is titled Fairgame$ and launches on PS5 and PC. This has already been confirmed as one of the company's Games as a Service. Check out the reveal trailer above.
News PS5, PS4 RPG Ys X Gets a September Release Date in Japan
West hopefully follows next year
Ys X: Nordics now has a confirmed release date in Japan. The action RPG launches on the 28th September for both PS5 and PS4 — and that gives us some idea as to when Adol's latest adventure could sail overseas to Western territories. These days, all of Falcom's games are published by NIS America here in the West,...
News Alan Wake 2 Dated for 17th October on PS5
With new playable character
Remedy has confirmed Alan Wake II will release for PS5 on 17th October 2023 in a new trailer shown at the PlayStation Showcase. Interestingly, the footage shown reveals you'll play as a female FBI agent — presumably alongside Alan Wake himself. Take a look above.
News Assassin's Creed Mirage First Gameplay Looks Much More Traditional, Stabs October Release Date
A mirage no more
Assassin's Creed Mirage finally got its gameplay reveal at the PlayStation Showcase, and as promised, it definitely looks like a more traditional Assassin's Creed title. While we're sure that certain elements from the open world RPG trilogy won't be completely left behind, it's clear that this is a more focused instalment in...
News Multiple PS Studios Working on Mobile, As Sony Targets Smartphone Boom
Output on phones expected to increase
Sony is gradually trying to expand its brand outside of its core PS5 pillar. While the console remains paramount to its PlayStation business, the Japanese giant believes it can attract more fans to its franchises by creating movie adaptations, releasing titles on PC, and establishing a smartphone division. This...
News Japanese Retailers Appear to Know Assassin's Creed Mirage's PS5, PS4 Release Date
Could it be confirmed during PS Showcase?
There’s been some back-and-forth on the rumoured release date for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the more traditional entry in the long-running stealth series. Now it seems Japanese retailers are all aligning around 12th October, with several major online stores adding the date to their product pages...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Hype Is Prompting Fans to Return to Mortal Kombat 11
Excellent
The hype for Mortal Kombat 1 is real, so much so, in fact, that player numbers for the last entry in the series, Mortal Kombat 11, have begun to spike dramatically on Steam. Closer to home, the eagerly anticipated Fighter is the most pre-ordered game on the PS Store in both the U.S. and the U.K., even beating out the looming heavyweight...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Patch 1.34 All About New Cars, Tuning, and Engines
Available to download soon
Polyphony Digital has unveiled the latest Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 update that'll bring another cast of cars and features to the real driving simulator. Patch 1.34 will be available to download from 10pm PST today or 6am BST tomorrow; it all depends on your region. And as series creator Kazunori Yamauchi teased over the...
News Free Anime Online Open Worlder Tower of Fantasy Rolls onto PS5, PS4 This Summer
Hoping to have an impact
Those of you who are tiring of Genshin Impact will find a similar experience pulling for your attention this summer, when the online-focused Tower of Fantasy rolls onto PS5 and PS4. Unlike HoYoverse’s hit, the anime-inspired action game has a shared world where you can team up with friends and take on enemies together,...
News PlayStation Console Exclusive Ultros Stands Out with Trippy, Psychedelic Gameplay
Colourful side-scroller coming to PS5, PS4
Well, you certainly can't say this game doesn't have style. Ultros is a new game, just announced for PS5 and PS4, from a new indie team called Hadoque. It's a 2D, exploration-based adventure that grabs your attention immediately with its vivid and unusual art style (which, by the way, is provided by Hotline...
News Concord from Firewalk Studios Has a Nice Logo At Least, Releasing 2024
Coming to PS5, PC
What is Concord from first-party studio Firewalk Studios? We don't know, but the developer has still announced it! It's a live service game launching next year for PS5 and PC. The YouTube description calls it a "new PVP multiplayer first-person shooter". The trailer pitches a space setting, and then we get a logo. That's it!...
News If You Like Journey, You Need to See Sword of the Sea on PS5
Be like water
Are you a Journey (the game, not the band) fan? If the answer to that question is yes, you've got to see Sword of the Sea. It features the same artist behind Journey, ABZU, and The Pathless, and it's clearly trying to evoke some of the same vibes as thatgamecompany's greatest hit. Needless to say, it looks gorgeous, and the gameplay...
News Well-Loved Co-Op Shooter Sequel Helldivers 2 Targets PS5, PC This Year
Guns up, funs up
We knew Helldivers 2 was in development when a snippet of an internal teaser trailer leaked last year, but here’s confirmation that Arrowhead has been recruited once more by PS Studios and is making a sequel for PS5 and PC. The title’s due out later this year, and has ditched the isometric perspective in favour of some...
News Key PlayStation Studios' Titles on PC Expected to Sustain Growth Beyond FY22
We're all in this together
Along with a plethora of other financial details announced in Sony's Business Segment Meeting (including PSVR2 sales, PS Plus figures, and the rate at which
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Finally Gets a 2023 Release... Window on PS5, PS4
Winter 2023
Well Granblue Fantasy fans, we kind of got our wish. Granblue Fantasy: Relink really did show up at the PlayStation Showcase, but we didn't get a release date. Instead, we got a release window — but at least it confirms that the action RPG is still targeting 2023. Indeed, it's now locking itself in for 'winter 2023' on PS5 and PS4...
News The Plucky Squire Looks Absolutely Wonderful in New PS5 Gameplay Trailer
Pop-up book
The debut trailer for The Plucky Squire left us extremely excited to play this new game from Devolver Digital, and the follow-up is just as charming. The colourful action adventure's core concept of popping in and out of a child's storybook continues to win us over in this new gameplay. It looks to feature lots of varied gameplay styles...
News Final Fantasy 16 Gets Another Really Good Trailer, But No PS5 Demo Yet
Not long now
It was one of the most popular pre-PlayStation Showcase predictions: the anticipated demo for Final Fantasy XVI would drop just after the Sony's event. Sadly, it hasn't happened, so you'll just have to make do with yet another trailer for the upcoming action RPG (which is now just under a month away from release, it should be noted)...
News Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean Brings the Fangtastic Action RPG Series Back to PS5, PS4
Sets sail in 2024
We certainly didn't expect to see a Cat Quest sequel pop up in a PlayStation Showcase, but we genuinely couldn't be happier to see Cat Quest: Pirates of the Purribean become a reality. If you're unfamiliar with the series, both Cat Quest and Cat Quest II are simple but delightfully fun action RPGs, and this third game looks to be...
News Indie Physics Sandbox Teardown Demolishes a Path to PS5 in 2023
Smashing
Teardown is an indie cult hit on PC, and it's tearing its way onto PS5 later this year. In case you're unaware, the game is a voxel-based physics sandbox, focusing on procedural, "realistic" destruction. You're given various destructive tools, vehicles, and more to play with, and you're given free reign to demolish everything in your way...
News Night in the Woods Creators Reveal Revenant Hill, an Adventure Game with Cats and Witches
Coming to PS5 and PS4
If you liked cult hit indie game Night in the Woods, then Revenant Hill should be on your radar. From developer The Glory Society, this game's debut trailer doesn't tell us a whole lot, but more details on the PS Blog shed a little more light. You play as Twigs the cat, who begins a journey to become a witch's familiar after...
News From the Maker of GRIS comes Neva, a Gorgeous, Solemn Adventure Game on PS5
Neva gonna give you up
Nomada Studio, the developer behind the beautiful puzzle platformer GRIS, has just unveiling its next game. Named Neva, the game is similarly gorgeous — if this trailer is anything to go by, anyway. With a lovely, painterly art style, the trailer suggests the game will deal with death and grief, similar to the developer's...
News The Talos Principle 2 Brings More Quality Puzzles to PS5 This Year
New puzzle designs join light reflectors
The Talos Principle was a great first-person puzzler on PS4, and now the sequel is coming to PS5. The Talos Principle II was confirmed for Sony's current-gen console during the PlayStation Showcase, and it's coming out this year. Check out the reveal trailer above. On the
News Gargantuan Genshin Impact 3.7 Update Adds Cat Lady Kirara to PS5, PS4
Genius Invokation TCG gets major refresh
Genshin Impact’s ginormous v3.7 update is available to download now, and on PS5 specifically you’re looking at an update a little over 50GB, so make sure you’ve got the bandwidth to spare. To be fair, this is the game’s last major refresh before new region Fontaine is added later in the year, and...
News PSVR2 Shooter Synapse Looks Stylish in New Gameplay Trailer, Launches 4th July
All the colours
We really like the look of Synapse, a PSVR2 shooter from developer nDreams. It just received a new gameplay trailer, showcasing the game's impressive visuals; the mixture of monochrome and vivid bursts of colour looks great. The gameplay looks like an interesting mix of regular shooting and telekinetic powers, as you fling things...
Tuesday23rd May 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 May Hit Your PS5 SSD with a Fatality
Komplete Karnage
With the official announcement of Mortal Kombat 1, things are no doubt starting to get real for fanatical fighting game fans as we inch closer to that 19th September launch on PS5. If that's you, heads up, the next Mortal Kombat is a heavyweight, coming in at a muscular 100 GB, and that's before any additional Kombat Packs are...
News Ubisoft's Open World PS5 Star Wars May Not Be in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
A New Hope
Ubisoft's rather mysterious upcoming open-world Star Wars game could be closer than first anticipated. Announced at the start of 2021, the title (developed by Ubisoft Massive, of The Division fame) is reportedly staying on target for an early 2024 release date. That's according to Kotaku, which cites two sources familiar with the French...
Mini Review Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (PS5) - Rock Solid Shooter Gets Bogged Down in Design
Heretical thoughts
The resurgence of old school shooters has given us some corkers in recent times, including the fantastic Prodeus. But to stand out in this new era of DOOM-esque blast-'em-ups, you need a hook — and Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun certainly has that, thanks to its unmistakable Warhammer 40k aesthetic. You play as a big and bulky space...
Feature Take Part in the PlayStation Showcase Predictions Quiz
Can you predict the PlayStation Showcase?
As is Push Square tradition, we simply must publish a big old predictions quiz ahead of this week's PlayStation Showcase. If you haven't taken part in one of these before, it's basically just a list of yes or no questions that the community votes on as a whole. When the PlayStation Showcase is over, we'll...
News Backbone One: PlayStation Edition Finally Gets Android Version, and It's Available Now
One for all
In case you aren't aware, Backbone — a company producing smart phone cradles that give them tactile controls — unveiled and released the Backbone One: PlayStation Edition last year. Fundamentally identical to the regular device, this version of the accessory sports DualSense-like design and is the best way to enjoy Remote Play on...
Review After Us (PS5) - Big Swings and Some Big Misses in This Artsy Platformer
The Last of After Us
When developing a game, having lofty ambitions in mind for your project can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, if everything involved works in concert to execute on a well-defined creative vision, the results can be magical. However, if any of what you strive to accomplish misses the mark, each failure shines that much...
News Forspoken DLC In Tanta We Trust Out Now on PS5
For all Digital Deluxe Edition owners
Forspoken DLC In Tanta We Trust is now available for PS5 players who bought the Digital Deluxe Edition version, giving them three days of early access ahead of the main release on 26th May 2023. The expansion is a prequel to the main game and sees protagonist Frey journey back to when Athia was at war with...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Gameplay Reveal Skipping PS Showcase
Summer Game Fest screams "get over here" instead
Many had expected the first PS5 gameplay of Mortal Kombat 1 to debut during this week’s PS Showcase, as Sony is a big player in the fighting game community and has been a long-running partner on Mortal Kombat 11. But no – the world gameplay premiere will instead air during Geoff Keighley’s...
Rumour Persona 6 Could Be a Timed PS5 Exclusive in 2024
Take your heart, but only yours
Another rumour is doing the rounds today, and it's undeniably quite a tantalising one. So the sparrows sing, the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the phenomenal Persona 5 could be a timed exclusive on PS5 (dropping PS4) and out towards the end of next year. Don't roll your eyes quite yet, though. We're well aware...
News Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Coming to PS5, Huge Physical Bundles Revealed
All DLC to date included
The impeccable Dead Cells, alongside its superb Return to Castlevania expansion, is coming natively to PS5. Confirmation comes as publisher Merge Games and developer Motion Twin have announced all-new physical bundles, which will be available on both PS5 and PS4 from 11th August. These retail releases will include all...
News PS Plus Members Can Get a Free Fast Travel in Final Fantasy 14
Available until 1st June
Final Fantasy XIV players looking to save some Gil will want to take advantage of a new PS Plus bonus that went live on the PS Store earlier today. Available until 1st June 2023, active members can claim a free Aetheryte, which acts as a fast travel point for you in the game world. You will eventually need to renew it, but...
News Don't Know Who to Play in Street Fighter 6? Take This Official Quiz
All in the mind
Capcom has opened up a Street Fighter 6 character quiz over on the game's official website. It's not the most in-depth questionnaire you'll ever see, but it might just help you pick a main in the upcoming release — or at least put you on the right track. It only takes a minute to complete, and then you can share your results on...
News No Final Fantasy 16 DLC Planned, Said to Be a 'One-Off Game'
Unless PS5 players want it
Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida has revealed there's currently no post-launch DLC in the works for the Square Enix RPG. In a new interview with Game Informer, he calls it a "one-off game" containing an experience to match the full price cost. Yoshida wishes to give fans "satisfaction equal to what they paid or...
News New Alone in the Dark PS5 Details to Be Shared in Thursday's Showcase
Release date incoming?
THQ Nordic has announced it'll be sharing fresh Alone in the Dark details in a Spotlight livestream dedicated entirely to the PS5 survival horror game. Still expected to release this year, you can tune in on Thursday, 25th May 2023 at 5pm PT / 1am BST (on the Friday) to learn more — and perhaps get that launch window...
News OutRun Inspired Arcade Racer Slipstream Getting PS5 Upgrade, Free Expansion
Magical sound shower
The fantastic throwback arcade racer Slipstream, which is heavily inspired by OutRun, will be getting a native PS5 upgrade and a free expansion across all systems to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The new content is named Blue Hour, and will include two game modes, three cars, and five courses for all existing owners at no...
News UK Sales Charts: LEGO 2K Drive Debuts in the Top 10, But Nothing's Beating Zelda
Tyres of the Brickdom
There's no getting around it: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is gonna be topping the UK's physical game charts for a while. While it inevitably is still sat at number one, the remainder of the top 10 is also relatively unchanged. LEGO 2K Drive, however, mixes things up a bit with a debut at number seven. It's not the...
News PSVR2’s Walkabout Mini Golf Receiving New DLC in a Few Weeks
Not a fairway away
It has been confirmed via Twitter that the popular PSVR2 title Walkabout Mini Golf is to receive its latest DLC pack of courses in the next few weeks. Themed around Journey to the Center of the Earth, it is sounding like one we’ll have to pick up. The tweet states: “Get ready to grab your putter and headlamp as you tr
News Gory Diablo 4 Story Trailer Will Have You Hyped as Hell
By three, they come
The wait for Diablo 4 has been an infernal one, but worry not, weary wanderer. The appointed time draws ever closer. We know because we just got this hype-as-heck story launch trailer, despite the game not actually launching until 6th June (2nd June for purchasers of the Ultimate Edition). To be clear, this is the story trailer...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Pre-Orders Punched to the Top of PS Store
Climbing the ladder
The excitement for Mortal Kombat 1, after a single cinematic teaser trailer, is through the roof. The game has rocketed up the PS Store pre-order charts, and is now currently the most pre-ordered title for PS5 in both the United States and UK. That means it’s trending above the likes of Diablo 4, which just got a major beta and...
News F1 23 Takes Pole Position with Braking Point 2 Narrative Deep Dive
Get ready
EA Sports has just released part two of its "deep dive" F1 23 gameplay series (catch up on part one here), with Formula One presenter Natalie Pinkham returning to show off the new and improved Braking Point story mode. In Braking Point 2, players will experience a new chapter of the ongoin
Mini Review Glitch Busters: Stuck on You (PS4) - Co-Op Platforming Shooter Doesn't Stack Up
Stuck on the environment
Glitch Busters: Stuck on You is a one to four player, cooperative, platforming shoot-'em-up from developer Toylogic. In a far-flung future, you play as four AI Tubers that can only be described as emoji-faced Smarties with magnets for legs. They're on a mission to cleanse Interland of Badface's bugs and glitches, with the...
News Promising PS5 Action MMORPG Blue Protocol Delayed into 2024
Feeling blue
Bandai Namco's colourful, anime-styled MMORPG Blue Protocol was previously targeting a 2023 release on consoles — including the PS5 — but it's now been pushed into a vague '2024' window. Don't lose too much faith in the project, though — it's actually still launching this year for PC in Japan, so the game is ready to roll, just...
News F1 Manager 2023 Will Let You Rewrite the Season in a More Realistic Sim on PS5, PS4
This year's management sim announced
Frontier has just revealed F1 Manager 2023, its second attempt at an officially licensed Formula One management sim. Scheduled for release this summer on PS5 and PS4, the game will feature all of this season's races and teams, as you'd expect, and it's your job to lead your racers to victory. Playing as a team...
Monday22nd May 2023
Almost four more hours with Square Enix's huge RPG sequel
Earlier in the year, after playing through a tailored demo designed specifically to showcase Final Fantasy 16’s combat systems, we described the action-heavy PS5 exclusive as a bonafide Game of the Year contender. With publisher Square Enix seemingly intent on showing as much of the sequel...
News Final Fantasy 16 Will Get a PS5 Demo Which Lasts a Couple of Hours Prior to Launch
Focuses on Clive during his youth
Final Fantasy 16 is very close and seriously impressive, but you’ll be playing it even sooner than you think. Square Enix has confirmed that it’s plotting a full-length demo prior to release, which will last a couple of hours and focus on Clive in his youth. It’s the same segment of the game we played during a...
Tuesday23rd May 2023
News Final Fantasy 16 Is So Polished, It Doesn't Need a Day One Patch
That's what we like to hear
In contrast to the majority of games that release these days, Final Fantasy XVI probably won't have a day one patch. In other words, the development team thinks the game is complete and polished, and that it doesn't need any post-ship adjustments. Director Hiroshi Takai told Game Informer that there are currently no...
Monday22nd May 2023
News Sony's Bungie Buyout Puts PS5, PS4 Themed Items in the Destiny 2 Store
Available on all platforms
Here's an example of something that probably wouldn't have happened without Sony spending $3.6 billion on Destiny 2 developer Bungie: some neat, purchasable items in the Eververse Store themed around iconic PlayStation franchises. If you have ever wanted to turn your Titan, Hunter, or Warlock into Kratos from God of War,...
News Is GTA 6's Rumoured Real-Life Star Teasing or Trolling?
You decide
As if the wait wasn't already bad enough, the actor rumoured to be playing one of Grand Theft Auto 6's protagonists, Bryan Zampella, appears to be teasing fans (or trolling them) on Instagram. Chronicled by Mors Mutual Insurance and Gaming Detective over on Twitter, Zampella absolutely knows what he's doing, recreating th
News PS5 Exclusivity Over Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake Appears Uncertain
New report says it's multi-platform
Gaming insiders can't definitively work out whether the heavily rumoured remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be exclusive to PS5 or not, as a new report conflicts with suggestions that Sony has locked the game to its console. The article comes from Insider Gaming, where Tom Henderson reveals his sources...
Poll How Hyped Are You for the PlayStation Showcase?
The big one
Can't wait until Wednesday? We know the feeling. Sony's kept us all in the dark for way too long, and so there are high expectations surrounding this week's PlayStation Showcase. Whether the event actually lives up to those expectations doesn't matter right now, though. We're very much in the calm before the storm, and so we wanted to...
News Official God of War Ragnarok Totem Figurines Are Gorgeous Collector's Items
Even the box looks good
If, like us, you're a big fan of God of War Ragnarok, you might be interested to hear about this upcoming merchandise. A new collaboration between PlayStation and Idea Planet Launch is set to bring us a set of totem figurines based on key characters from the game, and they look awesome. The set comprises six figures of...
News Bloodborne Fans Think They've Found Further Evidence of a PC Port
Ahh, Kos, or some say Kosm... Do you hear our prayers?
Modder, streamer, and fellow Aussie battler Lance McDonald has confirmed what we all know in our hearts to be true, even if it doesn't quite take the form we'd like; that somewhere, iconic PS4-exclusive Bloodborne is playable on PC. McDonald made a discovery that has been sitting out in the...
Rumour WRC 23, Developed by Codemasters, Is Just Around the Hairpin Bend on PS5
Don't cut
Petrolheads, prepare yourselves! In case you aren't aware, EA Sports and Codemasters currently hold the rights to produce officially licensed World Rally Championship games, taking over from Nacon and KT Racing. The first game in this new contract will be released this year. Given Codemasters' excellent DiRT Rally series, we expect this...
News Claims of Co-Op in Spider-Man 2 Shot Down by Insomniac
It's an "epic single player" game
Insomniac Games has responded to fans on Twitter to shoot down speculation of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 featuring co-op. Earlier in the day, Miles Morales voice actor Nadji Jeter appeared to tease the PS5 sequel would feature co-op play across his web-slinger and Peter Parker in a panel at SacAinme. However, this isn't...
News Summer Game Fest Will Feature 3 or 4 'Pretty Big' Announcements, Says Geoff Keighley
The hype begins
We're on the verge of summer, and in the land of video games, that almost always means announcements, new game reveals, and more screen time for Geoff Keighley. The producer and presenter is coming back once again with Summer Game Fest in early June, and as usual, the main attraction will be a big showcase packed with updates on...
Interview Final Fantasy 16's Devs on Clive's Name, God of War's Leaves, and Fulfilling Fans
We chat for 20 minutes with Naoki Yoshida et al
Earlier this month, we were lucky enough to be invited by Square Enix to play almost four hours of Final Fantasy 16 amid the picturesque backdrop of the English capital’s iconic Tower of London. At the location, presumably selected to reflect the obvious European influences in the upcoming PS5...
News Legendary Final Fantasy Artist Brings His Distinctive Style to Fortnite on PS5, PS4
Nice!
Legendary Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano has teamed up with Epic Games for a Fortnight skin we don't think anyone had on their bingo cards. Called Crossheart, the design even got its own debut trailer, which you can see above. While certainly cool, the Fortnite-ness of it all is quite overpowering. Amano's intricate brushwork and...
News Final Fantasy Could Ditch Numbers for Future Instalments
But how would that make you feel?
One of the things we’ve observed during recent preview events is just how eager Square Enix is to underline that Final Fantasy 16 is a standalone game. While enthusiasts will already know that each mainline Final Fantasy includes its own cast of characters and storyline, it’s easy to imagine how more casual...
News Alan Wake's PS5 Sequel May Be Much Closer Than You Think
Soon, so soon
The release of the eagerly anticipated sequel Alan Wake II could be sooner than fans might think, if a potentially careless comment from the game's principal voice actor is anything to go by. On an episode of the Monsters, Magic and Madness podcast (at about the 16:37 mark), Matthew Poretta, who voices the titular character of Alan...
News AEW: Fight Forever's PS5, PS4 Release Date Brings More Pain to June
Your poor wallet
There are officially too many video games, folks! The N64-era inspired wrestling game AEW: Fight Forever has 29th June in a headlock, adding yet another potentially promising title to a stacked calendar. While there’s likely little crossover in terms of intended audiences, that’s just a few days after Final Fantasy 16! The...
News Awesome-Looking LEGO Pac-Man Arcade Cabinet Will Gobble Up All Your Money
Game over
Today, Bandai Namco and LEGO have revealed a special Pac-Man Arcade set, and it looks fantastic. In celebration of the iconic character's 43rd(!) anniversary, the companies have joined forces to render the classic coin-op game in LEGO bricks, with some really neat mechanical gimmicks. You can get an idea of what it's like in this video:...
News Warhammer 40k's Blood-Soaked Boomer Shooter Gets Extended Gameplay Trailer
Purge the Heretics
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, it's fair to say, has our attention. We got a new trailer today that, along with that epic last one, proudly proclaimed the game's Boomer Shooter bonafides, and we can't wait to get our power-armoured mitts on it. In more than seven minutes of God-Emperor-given gameplay, we see
News PSVR2's Promising Atari Nostalgia Fest Pixel Ripped 1978 Launches Next Month
Insert coin
The intense June release schedule continues unabated, with the Atari tinged virtual reality adventure Pixel Ripped 1978 now gold and ready for release on 15th June. For those of you who haven’t been following this, the PSVR2 game sees you assume the role as a young game designer and programmer, with the skill to travel inside the...
Tuesday23rd May 2023
News PSVR2's Puzzling Places Has Multiplayer Update Planned
Puzzle pals
Realities.io has confirmed it's working on a multiplayer update for the popular PSVR2 title, Puzzling Places. The multiplayer update is currently being tested in a beta phase on the Meta Quest and will make its way over to PlayStation’s headset after its full release on the competitor’s platform. Despite being a bit buggy at...
Monday22nd May 2023
News Sonic Symphony to Tour the World with Live Renditions of Classic Hedgehog Tunes
Starts in September
Whether you're a big fan of Sonic the Hedgehog or not, you're probably familiar with at least one or two of the series' tunes. SEGA's flagship franchise is well known for its (mostly) very good music, and the publisher is doubling down on that with Sonic Symphony, a live concert that's going on a world tour starting later this...
Sunday21st May 2023
Review Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop (PS5) - Bright and Breezy Sim Is Better Than Ever
Stop it
Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop is not the refined PS5 showcase you’re going to show to all your friends. Despite benefitting from a couple years of extra iteration, this expanded new-gen port is still scrappy, with buggy AI behaviour and an underlying sense that the game code is almost falling apart behind-the-scenes. That said, few series...
Soapbox Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Should Adapt This Quintessential Storyline
Bobby has ideas for the plot of Sony's anticipated sequel
Anticipation and hype are slowly but surely building up in a big way for Insomniac’s superhero sequel, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The game is expected to have a major presence on Wednesday’s PlayStation Showcase which could very well offer the best look yet at both plot and gameplay...
News Impressive and Beautiful Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Made with 'No Compromises' for PS5
No more cross-gen
There has been some criticism of Sony’s decision to continue developing cross-generation games, up until the release of even God of War Ragnarok last year. While the Japanese giant would argue that its approach has allowed more people to enjoy its tentpole titles – especially in the wake of PS5 stock shortages – early...
News Gameplay of Harry Potter Quidditch Game Leaks, And It Looks Promising
Don't be a Snitch
Earlier in the year, a standalone multiplayer game inspired by Harry Potter’s fictional broom-based sport Quidditch was announced, although there was confusion over the scope of the project. With no specific platforms attached – just a vague promise of PC and consoles – many felt that it could be a cheap cash-in designed to...
News Sony Won't Back Down on PC Ports, But PS5 Is the Priority
Converting exclusives to computers will continue
Sony has seen relatively steady success slowly adapting some of its major first-party franchises to PC, and it’s a process it’ll continue to engage in. However, in an interview with Japanese magazine Famitsu, boss Jim Ryan said that PS5 remains the priority, and the majority of its titles will...
Saturday20th May 2023
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 477
The calm before the storm
Wow, we're days away from the PS Showcase, so there's extra excitement this weekend. Sony may frustrate us with its cloak and daggers approach to the industry these days, but the upshot is that when it finally steps out of its shell, the bombshells are never far away. Aaron Bayne: Me and my mate will be trying to keep...
Random Battle Tapes' New Music Video Is Packed with PS1 Nostalgia
Blast from the past
Whether you've heard of electronic rock band Battle Tapes or not, you're bound to enjoy their latest music video if you're a PlayStation fan. 'Brand New', the band's latest single, is absolutely packed with PS1 nostalgia. The whole thing's been masterfully rendered and animated in a typical polygonal PS1 style by 3D artist...
Friday19th May 2023
Feature Our PlayStation Showcase Predictions
This should be good
You can feel it in the air, can't you? The distinct tingle of hype, the sense that we're in the calm before the storm. It's the same kind of excitement that used to permeate the web ahead of E3, but this time, we're all looking forward to the PlayStation Showcase, which airs next week, on the 24th May. The expectations for this...
News Days Gone Dev Can't Wait to Show You Its First PS5 Exclusive
Anticipation levels rising
Bend Studio, the first-party developer behind Days Gone and Syphon Filter (not to mention Bubsy 3D), is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Bend is currently hard at work on its next project (of which relatively little is known) and took to Twitter to tease it. Perhaps we could hear more about it at the
Review LEGO 2K Drive (PS5) - A Creative All-Ages Kart Racer with Irksome Microtransactions
Building up speed
LEGO 2K Drive is so nearly there. This colourful arcade racing title makes great use of its licence, and has laid down a great foundation for fun, chaotic driving. However, for as much as the LEGO brand brings to a game like this, publisher 2K Games clearly saw dollar signs over its monetisation potential. The end result is a super...
News GTA 6 Publisher Is Anticipating a PS5 Pro
Aren't we all?
Take-Two CEO, Strauss Zelnick, believes the persistent rumour that a mid-generation refresh is happening, and is anticipating it at some point. We're most of the way onboard ourselves (like most of our readers), so perhaps this shouldn't be a massive surprise. In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, the executive, when asked whether...
News Clive's Voice Actor in Final Fantasy 16 Thought He Was Going to Get Fired
"I was so scared"
Bristol-born actor Ben Starr is behind the voice of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI, and the latest promotional video for the upcoming RPG is all about the main character. Producer Naoki Yoshida and localisation director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox sit down with Starr to discuss the game's protagonist, while also giving us...
News Horizon's Writers Haven't Thought About Series without Lance Reddick
"We just miss him"
The untimely passing of iconic actor Lance Reddick took the world by surprise, and considering how essential his roles in both Horizon Forbidden West and Destiny 2 are, left fans wondering what comes next. We know there are still some appearances to come, but Horizon's writers aren't thinking about all
Random Like Clockwork, the Fake PS Showcase Leaks Are Back
Killzone! Darkside! Astro!
They really do go hand in hand at this point, don't they? Where there's an upcoming PlayStation Showcase, the internet is littered with fake leaks in the days leading up to it. It happened in the lead-up to the 2021 event, and tweets claiming to have the complete rundown of Wednesday's livestream are popping up again...
Rumour Ghost of Tsushima 2 Not at PlayStation Showcase
Neither is Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
There's a very, very good chance Sucker Punch Productions has a PS5 sequel to Ghost of Tsushima in development, but according to Jeff Grubb, it won't be one of Sony's big announcements for next week's PlayStation Showcase. The Giant Bomb journalist interjected during a The
Saturday20th May 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Kombat Pack Kontents May Have Been Accidentally Outed
Get a load of this
The kontents of Mortal Kombat 1’s first DLC Kombat Pack may have been accidentally outed by Amazon Italy. The retailer went live earlier today with a list of six playable characters and five Kameos, despite the information not being officially konfirmed by publisher Warner Bros or developer NetherRealm Studios yet. <related...
Friday19th May 2023
News Until Dawn Dev Making Single Player Adaptation of PS5, PS4's Dead by Daylight
Iron Maiden, Slipknot crossover content on the way
The ever-busy Supermassive Games has been signed up to adapt asymmetrical multiplayer hit Dead by Daylight into a single player story-driven game. The spin-off project, which is still in the early stages of development, remains underwraps for now – but developer Behaviour announced the title as...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Jing Yuan - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Jing Yuan?
What are the best builds for Jing Yuan in Honkai: Star Rail? Jing Yuan is a Lightning elemental general from The Xianzhou Luofu who subscribes to The Erudition Path Type. This means that he's a
News Ghost of Tsushima Topped an Impressive 1 Million Sales in Japan
Ghost with the most
Open world epic Ghost of Tsushima sold over 1 million copies in Japan, PlayStation has confirmed. The story of surviving samurai Jin Sakai first launched on PS4 in 2020, and around a year later it was re-released on PS5 as Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut. This sales total takes both versions into account. It's an impressive...
Saturday20th May 2023
News God of War's Talented Art Director Is Departing Sony After a Decade
"Sony has played an integral role in shaping my career"
Santa Monica Studio’s influential art director for the past decade, the uber-talented Raf Grasetti, is sealing away his Paintbrushes of Chaos and waving a fond farewell to Sony. The incredibly capable artist, who contributed profoundly to God of War’s revival and its recent sequel Ragnarok,...
Friday19th May 2023
News Sony Says It's Too Early to Judge PSVR2's Popularity
"We will continue to push forward"
There’s no doubt PSVR2 is an excellent piece of hardware, and it’s already host to some outstanding games, as evidenced by our list of Best PSVR2 Games. But a laser-targeted launch, aimed specifically at enthusiasts, and speculation that the headset
Not quite haute cuisine
Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook is a turn-based, strategy RPG roguelike that sees a group of adventurers in the wrong place at the wrong time, stuck in an increasingly difficult dungeon while on the brink of starvation. Picking your primary character, you’re instantly thrown into a whole host of customisation...
News Jim Ryan: Japanese Market Still Very Important to Sony
It's the "birthplace" of PlayStation
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has reinforced Sony's commitment to the Japanese gaming market in a new interview with Famitsu, where he states it continues to be an important region for the company. Ryan explains (via Google Translate): "The Japanese market has been and will continue to be one of the most important...
News Publisher Take-Two Claims It's 'Not Seeing Pushback' From Players on $70 Price Tag
Can't be looking too hard
Publisher Take-Two claims that it isn't seeing much pushback from players to the $70 price tag many AAA video games are increasingly found wearing at launch. This tells us, at the very least, that they must not be checking the Push Square comments section of related articles! In an earnings call (transcribed by
News Amazon Fixes All-Seeing Eye on Aging Lord of the Rings MMO, Forging One to Rule Them All
"The Road goes ever on and on"
Amazon recently announced it would be developing a Lord of the Rings MMO and that it would be coming to PlayStation as well (presumably PS5). This makes synergistic sense, considering how much money the company put into the recent Rings of Power. If the idea of a LotR MMO sounds familiar to you, it's because Lord of...
News SpongeBob Coming to PowerWash Simulator with a Filthy Bikini Bottom
Cleanliness is next to managerliness
We all know who lives in a pineapple under the sea by now, but did you think you'd be paying SpongeBob a visit in his hometown? Well, you'll soon be able to, sort of, when you journey to Bikini Bottom in PowerWash Simulator's next crossover Special Pack. As you can see in the above sneak peek, it looks like one...
Thursday18th May 2023
News PS5 Performance Patch for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Out Now
Get all the patch notes here
Respawn Entertainment has today deployed a new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor patch that aims to improve performance on PS5. It's available to download now, with the update weighing in at 1.081GB, updating the game to version 1.0000.005. While the previous update was all about bug fixing, today's very much targets...
News Some PS Plus Users Puzzled by Game Expiration Glitch
Kicked out every 15 minutes
Select PS Plus users are reporting a game expiration glitch on the service that temporarily forces them back to the PS5 home menu roughly every 15 minutes. A Reddit thread has been set up where subscribers are sharing their experiences, with most simply confused by the apparent bug rather than venting any frustration...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Announced for PS5, Out 19th September
Catch the debut trailer here
Following a few weeks of leaks and teases, Mortal Kombat 1 has been officially announced for PS5. It's releasing on 19th September 2023, and you can get your first glimpse in the trailer above. There'll be an "immersive story campaign", reimagined versions of classic characters, and rollback netcode for online play. If...
Rumour Persona 3 Remake Reveal May Be Coming Next Month
From a more unexpected venue
The rumoured remake of PS2 classic Persona 3 will be announced next month according to one of the original sources of the claims. ResetEra user I'm A Hero Too said a certain press conference in June will be "Evoke-itive", referring to the Evoker, a gun in the JRPG that allows Personas to be summoned.
News PS5 Access Controller Revealed, User Interface and Buttons Detailed
Register for more information
Sony has today announced its PS5 accessibility controller, first revealed as Project Leonardo, will be called the Access Controller. A new PlayStation Blog post shares a deep dive into the pad's creation, the user interface that'll accompany it, and details on how each button helps disabled gamers better interact with...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty June Release Date Rumour Left Hanging by CDPR
City of dreams
Over the last few days, a rumour has been going around with regards to a release date for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty — the anticipated expansion that's almost certainly going to appear at Summer Game Fest in June. Said rumour is based on a Polish podcast, in which the hosts kind-of-maybe-but-not-quite say that the DLC could...
Friday19th May 2023
News PS1 Stunner Herc's Adventures Likely Coming to PS Plus Premium
Holding out for a hero
First announced as a SEGA Saturn exclusive but eventually released day-and-date on PS1 as well, Herc’s Adventures was billed as a spiritual successor to SNES classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors when it first launched in 1997. And now the slickly animated, cartoon-style top-down action adventure from LucasArts looks like it’s...
Thursday18th May 2023
News Tactical RPG Remake Front Mission 1st Shedding Switch Exclusivity for PS4
Trophies emerge out of nowhere
Front Mission 1st, a remake of Square Enix’s classic SNES tactical RPG, is coming to the PS4 following a period of Switch timed exclusivity. The spruced up HD re-release first launched on Nintendo’s hybrid hardware late last year, but now Trophies have started to populate on Sony’s servers, suggesting a PS4 port...
News Lords of the Fallen Offers a Promising Dark Souls Fix This October
New gameplay revealed
Following a leak last week, Hexworks has now confirmed its take on the Dark Souls formula, named Lords of the Fallen, will indeed launch for PS5 on 13th October 2023. While it does goes by the same name as the original PS4 title, this is a complete reboot of the series, and today's gameplay trailer proves that
News Deliciously Evil Diablo 4 Gameplay Is Worth Selling Your Soul For
Violent delights
Rejoice, fellow denizens of Hell; we are officially in the home stretch now. Diablo 4 might not be out until 6th June (with access four days earlier for Ultimate Edition owners), but we got this bumpin' Billie Eilish-led gameplay trailer to hold us over in the meantime. A fresh Diablo game is such a tantalising prospect, and this...
News Ahead of PS Showcase, An Army of Sony Staffers Visit Death Stranding 2 Dev
What mysteries await?
A veritable armada of Sony staffers has descended upon Kojima Productions, with the surreal studio nestled deep in the historical redlight district of Roppongi in downtown Tokyo. There, members of XDEV, SIE's marketing team, and other various members of Sony's corporate structure got to mug for the camera (with that epic statue...
Random Live Your Nate Drake Fantasy with Real-Life Uncharted Rollercoaster
The greatest treasure? Unforgettable adventure
We prefer our adventures from the comfort of a couch, exploring virtual worlds with the least physical and social contact possible. If, however, you are the type that prefers *excitement* in the *real-world*, then perhaps this Uncharted-themed rollercoaster might be for you? Called Uncharted: The...
News Take-Two to Ship 16 Games in Coming Fiscal Year, Including 'New IP' from 'Premier Studio'
All of the games
Take-Two appears to have some mighty big ambitions, with 16 games planned for release over the fiscal year to come, including "new IP" from a "premier studio". Tantalising! In a press release, the company revealed its intentions, which include releasing three "immersive core" games. This includes inevitable cash cows NBA 2K24 and...
News LEGO 2K Drive Is Reportedly Eating Pre-Order Players' Save Progress
Blame the cloud
If you're currently playing LEGO 2K Drive via the pre-order early access perk, you (ironically) might want to hold off until launch as reports of players losing hours of progress have begun to emerge. VGC has confirmed this to be the case (losing 10 hours in their instance), with the problem seeming to be reconnecting to the 2K...
News Guilty Gear Strive Confirms Season Pass 3 as Asuka Arrives Next Week
Blame the beasts
Guilty Gear Strive's second season of DLC comes to an end next week, as Asuka R drops on the 25th May alongside a new stage. Asuka will be the fourth Season Pass 2 character, after Bridget, Sin, and Bedman?. DLC support for Strive isn't over, however, as the above trailer confirms that Season Pass 3 is real. We don't know when it's...
News PS5, PS4 JRPG Monochrome Mobius Journeys West in September
Gameplay trailer goes turn-based
Following on from last month's confirmation that NIS America would be localising the latest Utawarerumono game, Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten now has a release date on PS5 and PS4. The turn-based RPG arrives in North America on the 5th September,
News Projectile Sports Game Nock Notches a PSVR2 Version on 25th May
Free Season Pass for all PS5 purchases
What if, instead of supersonic acrobatic rocket-powered battle cars, you played Rocket League with a bow and arrow? That’s the question Nock seeks to answer, an upcoming PSVR2 projectiles-based sports game where, instead of driving a ball into the goal, you need to, well, knock it in. The game’s got a...
Wednesday17th May 2023
News PlayStation Showcase Finally Announced for 24th May
Over one hour of PS5, PSVR2 games
This is not a drill: a PlayStation Showcase is happening, and it's happening soon. Just announced through Sony's official channels, the event will take place on Wednesday the 24th May at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 9pm BST / 10pm CET. It'll be streamed on both YouTube and Twitch. The hype is real. And let's be honest, it's...
News Yes, Spider-Verse's Miles Morales Is Coming to Fortnite
And he looks awesome
As teased earlier in the week, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’s Miles Morales will be joining Fortnite imminently, where he’ll be joined by Spider-Man 2099. The Miles Morales skin will come with an optional alt where the hero’s mask is off. There’ll also be a pretty brilliant ‘Put ‘er There’ emote available,...
News Games 'Big and Small' and 'from All Over the World' at PS Showcase
Time to Gear up
With next week's PlayStation Showcase now confirmed, Sony executives have started to put out their hype tweets. Case in point: Christian Svensson, the head of global third-party relations at the firm, says we can look forward to "some great games, big and small, from all over the world". Since Sony hasn't provided any guidance as to...
Thursday18th May 2023
News GTA 6 Might Release on PS5 Before the End of Next Year
Many "groundbreaking titles" are coming
Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two could be lining up the franchise's sixth mainline entry for a PS5 release between April 2024 and March 2025, if hints dropped during the company's yearly earnings report are anything to go by. A press release says the firm has been preparing to release a number of games over...
Wednesday17th May 2023
News Promising PS5 Shooter ARC Raiders Just Changed Its Entire Genre
Don't see that everyday
The upcoming PS5 shooter ARC Raiders was originally billed as a "cooperative third-person shooter," and we thought it looked pretty rad when it was first revealed. But somewhere along the line, developer Embark Studios straight up switched genres, now marketing the title as a “player-versus-player-versus-environment...
News Overwatch 2 Fans Can't Believe What Blizzard Has Done to PS5, PS4 Sequel's Promised Co-Op Mode
Gone, but not forgotten
In another twist in the ongoing Overwatch 2 metanarrative, Blizzard has announced that the hero shooter's highly-anticipated cooperative PvE mode has been scrapped. That's despite promising for years that it would be included, with skill trees and perks, to boot. Executive producer Jared Neuss delivered the news in a
News Ubisoft's Avatar Will Finally Release on PS5 by March 2024
Skull & Bones due to dock soon, too
It's time for your quarterly reminder that Ubisoft's Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Skull and Bones still exist, and that neither has a concrete release date. However, if there is one thing we have learned observing this industry, it's that mounting economic pressure and cor
News Five Episodes of The Expanse Start on PS5, PS4 from 27th July
New episode every two weeks
Telltale Games has announced its video game adaptation of The Expanse will begin on 27th July 2023 for PS5, PS4. The game will be split across five episodes, with one released every two weeks, meaning the full series will be complete by 24th August 2023. Pre-orders will go live on 1st June 2023 for a standard version and...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch Finally Allows Completionists to 100% the PS5 DLC
Time to finish this
Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores expansion has been out in the wild for a while now, and though plenty of players will have seen credits roll, none have achieved true 100% completion... although it wasn't for a lack of trying. A single missing Brimshine crystal prevented some players from crossing that imaginary finish...
News It's Time! PS5's Next Mortal Kombat Will Be Announced Tomorrow
Toasty
The wait is finally over: the next Mortal Kombat game, strongly rumoured to be named Mortal Kombat 1, will be officially revealed tomorrow, 18th May, at 6AM PT. If you’re not sure what time to be perched in front of your web browser of choice, we’ve compiled a handy little timezone guide below: What Time Is the Mortal Kombat Reveal?:...
News April 2023 Circana: PS5 Locked in Fierce Battle with Nintendo Switch
Star Wars Jedi, Dead Island 2 rule supreme
The more expensive PS5 generated more dollar sales than the Nintendo Switch in the United States in April 2023, but the hybrid hardware – now into its seventh year on the market – sold more units. That’s likely due to anticipation for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, alongside continued...
News Global Superstar Nicolas Cage Is Coming to PS5, PS4 Horror Hit Dead by Daylight
And he's playing himself
The world’s favourite actor Nicolas Cage is coming to asymmetrical multiplayer horror hit Dead by Daylight, where he’ll play himself. You can catch a glimpse of the award-winning thespian in the short teaser trailer above, with more information scheduled to be shared as part of the title’s seventh anniversary...
News How RTS Company of Heroes 3 Is Handling the All-Important Issue of Controls on PS5
Execution is everything
The Company of Heroes franchise is one of PC's most storied real-time strategy series, with even the first game (released in 2006) still supporting a competitive community today. Company of Heroes 3 will mark the first time the series has made the jump to console, and as is always the case with strategy games, it will live or...
News PlayStation Showcase Is 'Happening Very Soon', Says Reliable Reporter
Could be announced today
The heavily rumoured PlayStation Showcase is "happening very soon", according to Jason Schreier — one of the most reliable journalists in the gaming industry. Responding to a post on ResetEra, he simply says: "A PlayStation showcase is happening very soon." How soon is the question on everyone's mind, with speculation...
Tuesday16th May 2023
News 17 PS5, PS4 Games Marked as Leaving PS Plus Extra, Premium Soon
John Wick! Red Faction! Agents of Mayhem!
22 PS5, PS4, and Classic titles were added to Sony's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers today, but because of the way the subscription service works, that means some games have to be removed. The Last Chance to P
News Horizon Vocalist Receives Abuse Over the Use of Her Voice
That's all it takes, apparently
In the latest example of how awful parts of the gaming community can be, a Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores vocalist is receiving abuse purely because of where her voice is used in the soundtrack. If you were following the review bombing of the DLC and the reasons why, you can probably guess which endgame scene...
News There's a Free Pool Game on PS5 Now, And It Ain't Bad
But
Update: Pool Blitz developer Cherry Pop Games reached out to us to confirm that the game did release a day early in Europe, hence some of its features weren't functioning properly. All should be resolved as of 16th May, 2023. An unexpected release on the PS5 today, Pool Blitz is a pretty good eight and nine ball sim – and it’s...
News 22 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
Including day one release Humanity
Another month, another big list of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games you've got no hope of finishing before the next batch rolls around. Today's refresh adds a whopping 22 titles to the service, and they are all available to download now across the UK and Europe on PS5, PS4. Availability will be rolled out in...
News God of War Dev Is Working on Something Inspirational
PlayStation Studios boss is impressed
It sounds like Sony Santa Monica Studio, the prestigious first-party developer behind the God of War franchise, is hard at work on its next project. That's not exactly news, since God of War Ragnarok came out last year and AAA game development has no real downtime, but we should probably be excited for whatever...
News New PS Plus Premium Classic Games Will Ship with Trophies
Update: Trophies for Logan's Shadow too!
Update: Just as we predicted, there's also a Trophy list for Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow. That means all three Classic titles released as part of today's PS Plus Premium update have digital gongs to earn. <related ids="149464"> Orginal story: May 2023's lineup of 22 new
News Elle Fanning: People Say Death Stranding 2 Is The Coolest Thing I've Ever Done
"OK, now you cry"
Death Stranding 2 remains a fairly unknown quantity. But, if the first game taught us anything, it's going to be super weird, a visual and stylistic tour de force, and chances are it will end up being pretty darn good, too. In an interview with Josh Horowitz, Elle Fanning, who portrays a mysteriou
News Another Legendary Japanese Dev Praises Ghost of Tsushima
Shinji Mikami had fun
Ghost of Tsushima was a bit of a hit with Japanese developers back when it released in 2020. Most notably, former Yakuza / Like a Dragon director Toshihiro Nagoshi was blown away by Sucker Punch's open world epic, while Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida said it was
News Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Update 1.24 Out Now on PS5, Get the Patch Notes Here
Aerial Capture: North finally fixed
A new update has gone live today for Horizon Forbidden West DLC Burning Shores, bringing the overall package up to version number 1.024. It's available to download now on PS5 and weighs in at 1.092GB. The patch addresses a long list of bugs related to the main quest, side missions, and open world activities, most...
Mini Review Tin Hearts (PS5) - Charming Lemmings Inspired Adventure Has Moving Storytelling
Quick march
Tin Hearts is a Lemmings-style game from Guildford based developer Rogue Sun. You play from the first-person perspective of a spectral being, exploring and experiencing Albert J Butterworth’s family life memories as you lead wind-up toy soldiers around his workshop, getting them from point A to point B by possessing various objects...
News Final Fantasy 16 Gets an Absolutely Gorgeous Game Informer Cover
Hot stuff
Game Informer has snagged some really good looking covers over the years, but its freshly announced Final Fantasy XVI cover is an absolute beauty. The long-running magazine's next issue — number 356 — will feature a "deep dive into FFXVI’s world of Valisthea, its lore, its characters, and of course, its Eikons". Again though, that...
Rumour Trashed FPS Crime Boss: Rockay City's PS5 Release Date Clashes with Final Fantasy 16
Rockay road
Crime Boss: Rockay City is aiming for a 22nd June release on PS5, according to super reliable leaker billbil-kun. If correct, this means that the dismal first-person shooter will launch on the same day as Final Fantasy XVI. Can you imagine? In case you didn't know, Crime Boss is already out on PC, and has been since March. It also got...
Site News Vote for the Best Game of All Time with the Push Square Community
This time it's definitive
It's fair to say that we're very proud of the community here on Push Square, and fantastic examples of its passion for gaming (and other topics!) can be found over in the forums. From screenshot competitions to Game of the Generation debates, Push Square readers have long been coming up with cool community-based ideas. The...
News Final Fantasy 16's Dog Companion May Be PS5's Best Good Boy Yet
Angelo, eat your heart out
Square Enix, it seems, intends to make Final Fantasy XVI as irresistible as possible to as many people as possible. Enter Torgal, the lovable canine gunning for the enviable position of "goodest good boy" on PS5. He's certainly a contender within the realm of Final Fantasy alone, where the nearest competition is VIII's...
News Miles Morales Crosses the Spider-Verse, Winds Up in Fortnite
Intergalactic planetary
Miles Morales is bravely going where at least one other Spider-Man has gone before, the ever-shifting, canon-crushing universe of Fortnite, where anything is possible. We got a brief teaser for the character's inclusion, which really just confirms involvement and doesn't tell us much else. iFireMonkey, one of the biggest...
News Original Crash Bandicoot Voice Actor Brendan O'Brien Has Passed, Aged 60
Woah
Brendan O'Brien, the voice actor behind many iconic characters from the Naughty Dog era of Crash Bandicoot, has passed away aged 60. Best known for his role as the eponymous Crash Bandicoot, O'Brien also voiced Neo Cortex, N. Gin, Nitrus Brio and Tiny Tiger in the original trilogy on PS1, as well as various other characters in spinoffs like...
News SEGA Could Join Sony in Raising Its Game Prices to $70
Gotta go high
Sony caused a stir near the start of this console generation when it announced that (most) of its first-party PS5 titles would be priced at $70 going forward, instead of the $60 tag that's been a staple of the market for so many years. Despite some controversy, the Japanese giant hasn't backed down, and as a result, other publishers...
News WrestleQuest Hit with a Stunner, Outrageous RPG Delayed Until Summer on PS5, PS4
Too hot to handle, too cold to hold!
WrestleQuest smashes together old-school, turn-based RPG mechanics and some of the biggest wrestling personalities of all time into a quivering, sweaty mass. It looks like pure comedy gold, and tragically, has been delayed until summer, with the outrageous outing previously due out some time in May. The reason...
News Blizzard Is 'Really Confident' Diablo 4 Won't Break on Launch Day
The Server Slam did its job
Diablo 4 developer Blizzard has said it expects a smooth PS5, PS4 launch next month thanks to the betas and series of server stress tests it's conducted over recent months. Speaking with Eurogamer, it's revealed the team has been doing internal tests with millions of bot accounts for over a year now, and has learned a lot...
News Ubisoft Intends to Assign Even More Developers to Assassin's Creed Games
French firm doubles down
Ubisoft, one of the most prolific publishers in the industry, has dried up of late – that’s probably fair to say, after a year where it barely released anything of note. Things should pick up later this year with the release of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and it also has other titles like The Crew Motorfest lingering on...
News Trails-Style Action RPG The Legend of Nayuta Slashes to PS4 in September
Boundless Trails await
NIS America has revealed the release date for upcoming action RPG The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails. It's coming to PS4 on the 19th September in North America, and the 22nd September in Europe. For those totally out of the loop, The Legend of Nayuta was originally a 2012 PSP title that was never released outside of...
Monday15th May 2023
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All CraiggerBears Locations
UnBEARably awesome
How do you find all the CraiggerBears in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? CraiggerBears are small stuffed toys that you find around the world. They are a tribute to Insomniac Games artist Craig Goodman, who sadly passed away in 2019. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to reveal All CraiggerBears...
Kit kat
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, Lorbs, and C
An unfamiliar city
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Corson V (Nefarious City) in
Home time
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Sargasso (Outpost L51) in
Planet Zurkon
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Scarstu Debris Field (Zurkie's) in
Snow joke
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Cordelion (Kedaro Station) in
Different dimensions
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Blizar Prime (Blizon Mines) in
Me hearties
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Ardolis (Pirate Base) in
Fixer up
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Torren IV (Molonoth Gulch) in
Jail Lombax
Where do you find all the Spybots, Gold Bolts, Armour, and CraiggerBears on Viceron (Zordoom Prison) in
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
In this Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Trophy roadmap, we're going to reveal All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to provide strategies for how to unlock every Trophy in the game, including the all-important...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Weapons
Fully stacked
What are all the weapons in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? In total, there are 18 weapons for you to collect in Insomniac Games' action platformer. Some of them are new firearms, while others are recurring guns from past games. While you'll need to purchase the majority of these weapons from Ms Zurkon, you'll also be able to unlock...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Spybots Locations
Aim to misbehave
How do you find all the Spybots in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Spybots are small robots that contain lore about the location you found them in, as well the schematics for the RYNO 8. You can learn more about the RYNO 8 through the following link: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: How to Unlock the RYNO 8. As part of our
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Gold Bolts Locations
Nooks and crannies
How do you find all the Gold Bolts in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Gold Bolts are the staple collectible in the Ratchet & Clank series, and each one unlocks a different gameplay modifier or cheat that you can enable from the Collectibles tab in the menu screen. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart resource
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the first PlayStation 5 instalment in Insomniac Games' action platformer franchise. We awarded the game a 8/10 in our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review, describing it as the "best game in the series since Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, which franchise...
Eye candy
Which graphics mode is best in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? You can pick from three different options to enjoy Insomniac Games' latest action platformer: Fidelity, Performance, and Performance RT. Fidelity focuses on the best possible graphics quality, while Performance focuses on framerate. Performance RT is best considered a...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: Does It Have New Game+?
Challenge mode
Is there a New Game+ option in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? The ability to take all of your progress into a new game is a staple of the Ratchet & Clank series, but does Insomniac Games' latest support the feature as well? As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to answer the question: does it have New...
News Another Game as a Service on PS5 Is Being Abandoned
Bloodhunt dev halts development
Here is yet another PS5 title you can add to the ever-growing Games as a Service wasteland that's built up over the past few months: Bloodhunt. Released for PS5 just over a year ago, developer Sharkmob has announced it will no longer be supporting the Battle Royale game or making any more content for it. The online...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: Are There Any Missable Trophies?
The odd one out
Are there any missable Trophies in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Can you collect every Trophy in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in a single playthrough? Missable Trophies are one of the biggest irritations in modern video games, so as part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to answer the question: are there...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: How Many Planets Are There?
Deep space nine
How many planets are there in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? You'll visit a number of different planets as part of your intergalactic adventure in the latest Ratchet & Clank game, each effectively representing a chapter or level in the campaign. And as part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to answer the...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: How to Unlock the RYNO 8
Rip you a new one
How do you unlock the RYNO 8 in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? The RYNO, short for Rip You a New One, has been a recurring weapon type in the Ratchet & Clank franchise since its inception. Typically, it's the last weapon you'll unlock in the game, and also the most powerful. For more information on the weapons in Ratchet...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: What Difficulty Should You Select?
Resistance leader
What difficulty should you select in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? There are four difficulties for you to select in Insomniac Games' action platformer, and you can adjust these at any time without penalty. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we're going to answer the question: what difficulty should you select?...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: Can You Play It on PS4?
Last-gen Lombax
Can you play Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PS4? Is the new Ratchet & Clank game coming to PlayStation 4? Many popular PS5 titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West can also be played on Sony's previous console. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart guide, we
News UK Sales Charts: Nothing on PS5, PS4, Can Compete with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Stop and listen
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has — unsurprisingly — recorded the UK's biggest physical game launch of the year so far, comfortably beating what Hogwarts Legacy managed in its first week by more than 50 per cent. It took top spot from the aforementioned title, and it's probably going to stay there for the coming...
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
Galactic time ranges
How long does it take to beat Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? On average, how long can you expect to take to complete Insomniac Games' action platformer? It really depends on whether you intend to find All Collectibles Locations and What Difficulty You Select. Nevertheless, as part of
News After Transformative Gran Turismo 7 Update, F1 23 Will Not Support PSVR2
Immersion breaker
Publisher Electronic Arts has announced that F1 23, its upcoming and hotly anticipated Formula One racer, will not receive support for PSVR2. This news is somewhat disappointing in light of the successful implementation of VR in Gran Turismo 7, which PlayStation fans reliably
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Armour Locations
Does this make my tail look big?
How do you find all the Armour in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? For the first time in Ratchet & Clank history, Armour can be mixed and matched. Each set in the game comprises a Helmet, Chest, and Boots piece. You'll also get buffs in-game for collecting full sets. As part of our Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart...
Everything old is new again
Battlefield 2042 was not the revolutionary next step for the long-running FPS franchise fans had been hoping for, with the futuristic shooter facing a barrage of bugs at launch and backlash from the hardcore community. Despite it all, EA CEO Andrew Wilson says he has "extraordinary confidence" in the revitalis
Review Humanity (PS5) - PS Plus Puzzler Is an Unusual But Enthralling Journey
We're just innocent men
In many respects, Humanity feels very much like something Sony's Japan Studio would've made about 15 years ago. We of course mean that as a compliment; an experimental game that doesn't quite conform to normal conventions, instead carving out a new path with a weird, singular vision. We can put this bizarre new puzzler from...
Tuesday16th May 2023
Mini Review Walkabout Mini Golf (PSVR2) - Teerrific, Whole-in-One Experience Fore the Players
May the course be with you
Walkabout Mini Golf is a mini golf virtual reality game from the developer Mighty Coconut. You’ll be teeing off solo or with up to seven other players online across a wide range of different locales. From a good old-fashioned turf course to wading through the dark depths of the ocean floor, golfing has never been more...
Monday15th May 2023
Guide Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart: All Lorbs Locations
Might've broken something
How do you find all the Lorbs in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? Lorbs provide backstory on the Dimensional Map, and act as audio logs. They are one of the primary forms of collectible on Savali. You'll earn the
News Microsoft's $69 Billion Activision Deal Approved by the EU Commission
Issues on cloud gaming answered
The European Commission has today confirmed its approved Microsoft's proposed $69 billion purchase of Call of Duty maker Activision. Having addressed concerns in the cloud gaming space, the EU Commission rules Microsoft's 10-year commitments to "represent a significant improvement for cloud gaming as compared to the...
News Elden Ring Was a Bigger PS5, PS4 Hit Than Anyone Could Have Ever Predicted
Elden Beast
Elden Ring has, at this point, become something of a force of nature, a breakout mainstream hit from notoriously hardcore Japanese developer FromSoftware. The open-world RPG continues to go from strength to strength and has just passed another massive sales milestone, having sold more than 20 million copies since it launched in February...
News UK's Regulator Responds to European Commission's Decision to Pass Xbox's Activision Buyout
"The CMA stands by its decision"
With the European Commission’s decision to pass Microsoft’s unprecedented $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard today, it was inevitable that the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority would be asked to comment. Unsurprisingly, the division – which made the unexpected move to block the acquisition a few...
Mini Review Zool Redimensioned (PS4) - Blast from the Past Packs Neat Modern Features
Return of the ninja
Gremlin Interactive has a storied history, dating back to the early days of console gaming. Developing titles for Commodore 64, marshalling the Premiere Manager series through several generations, and later heading to PlayStation (anybody remember cult isometric shooter Loaded and its sequel?) — it's safe to say it has a varied...
Poll We Need You to Rate the Trails Games
Be a hero
Over recent years, Falcom's long-running Trails series has gained a lot of traction here in the West. We're still a few games behind at the time of writing this article, but publisher NIS America has hit a steady stride in releasing title after title. And thankfully, we're now at a point where there are enough Trails games on modern...
News Amazon's Making a Lord of the Rings MMO
Oh lord
It sounds like it's going to be a long time until we actually get to see this project in action, but Amazon Game Studios has announced that it's working on a The Lord of the Rings MMO. It's going to be a free-to-play title, and it's aiming to release on "PC and consoles". It's fair to assume it's a PS5 title. The press release for this one...
News Smurfs Kart Targets Game of the Year Status on PS5, PS4
Dabba dee dabba die
Smurfs Kart is launching on 22nd August for PS5 and PS4, bringing disruption to the ongoing Game of the Year debate. All insincerity aside, the arcade racer from French duo Microids and Eden Games first launched on Nintendo Switch last year, and is now getting a wider release across PlayStation and various other platforms,...
News Diablo 4's Story Explained in New Lore-Heavy Video
Heaven or Hell
The Diablo franchise isn't typically known for its storytelling, but there is some cool lore behind all of the demon-slaying action. And with Diablo 4 just a few weeks away from its full release on the 6th June, Blizzard is on hand to explain just what the hell's going on in its latest dark fantasy adventure. Set roughly 50 years...
News Casting for HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 Grinds to a Halt as WGA Strike Continues
2007 all over again
The effects of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike continue reverberating through the entertainment industry, with the insanely successful adaptation of The Last of Us caught in the crossfire. Casting for season two of the hit show has ground to a halt, with series co-creator and showrunner Craig Mazin spotted on the...
News Layers of Fear Paints a Pretty Terrifying PS5 Picture from 15th June
A masterpiece awaits?
Bloober Team’s drop-dead gorgeous – but still frighteningly morbid – remake-cum-reimagining-cum-remaster-cum-sequel Layers of Fear has committed to canvas a 15th June release date. The Unreal Engine 5 powered horror opus repaints the entire series, pairing the original game and its sequel as well as any post-release DLC...
News Final Fantasy 14 Patch 6.4 The Dark Throne Launches on PS5, PS4 Next Week
The story continues
The neverending forward march of Final Fantasy XIV continues (even if director Yoshi-P is currently obsessed with Zelda), with a trailer being released for the next chapter in the long-running MMO. The next patch, 6.4 - The Dark Throne, will set the stage for the next (as-yet-unannounced) major expansion and goes live next week,...
Sunday14th May 2023
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Treasure Chest Locations
Slam trunk
Looking for all treasure chest locations in Honkai: Star Rail? While you're rarely required to open treasure chests in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG, they can be a great source of currencies and resources like Stellar Jade and will also offer a marginal bump to your Trailblaze EXP. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Jarilo-VI Treasure Chest Locations
Freezy-peasy
Looking for all Jarilo-VI treasure chest locations in Honkai: Star Rail? Jarilo-VI is the second major location you'll explore as part of your intergalactic adventure aboard the Astral Express, and it's filled with treasure chests for you to pop open as you progress. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going to...
News Square Enix Wants to Release More Higher Quality Games, Starting with Final Fantasy 16
Japanese publisher has big ambitions
Square Enix tends to be unpredictable as a publisher. Take this year alone, for example: it released the highly promoted Forspoken to middling reviews, and then barely lifted a finger to advertise the critically acclaimed Octopath Traveler 2. Meanwhile, last year it dropped a ton of titles on Nintendo Switch,...
News Not Even Sony's Been Able to Avoid the Enormous Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Hype
Have fun up there
There’s no real point beating around the figurative Hyrulian bush we suppose: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the biggest game on the planet, and it’ll probably remain that way until a little superhero sequel called Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 swings by later in the year. Sony, and the rest of the industry knows that,...
Saturday13th May 2023
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2023?
Something for everyone
It's another big update for the more expensive tiers of PS Plus this month. We don't want to influence your opinion right off the bat, but man, that list of PS Plus Extra games is pretty impressive, isn't it? With the likes of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart,
Sunday14th May 2023
Random Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P Couldn't Stop Playing Zelda During PS5, PS4 MMO's Test Stream
Do not disturb
As we alluded to in our other article on the subject, the industry has been put on pause for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom. And not even Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida could put down his Nintendo Switch for a recent test stream, featuring the game’s v6.4 update. Any guesses for what he’s playing? Clearl
Saturday13th May 2023
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 476
Dry your eyes
Yes, we're a PlayStation website, but we don't live under a rock: it's safe to assume many of you will be playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It's particularly interesting how the industry seems to have grinded to a halt this week to allow the game to do its thing. From our perspective, let's hope things pick up next...
News Hwoarang Is Ready to Kick You to Bits In Tekken 8
Boot it up
Another Tekken 8 character reveal shocker: Hwoarang is back! And he still likes kicking everything in sight! The South Korean fighter — who's been a fixture of the series since Tekken 3 — boasts his familiar taekwondo style, although at a glance, it looks even more kick-heavy this time around. The Tekken development team has stated...
News Genshin Impact's Next Big PS5, PS4 Update Goes Hard on Trading Cards
First look at Fontaine teased, too
The next major Genshin Impact update, due to get underway on 24th May, will bring with it a colossal update to the gacha game’s in-universe Genius Invokation TCG minigame. Revolving around the King of Invokations Grand Prix event, you can expect an enormous 60 brand-new TCG cards to seriously expand your...
Friday12th May 2023
News Next Week's PS Plus Extra Lineup Has Been Changed Again
One game is back, another removed
Sony will get its PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium lineup reveals correct at the first time of asking... one day. After the company announced the list of PS5, PS4, and Classic titles hitting its subscription service next week, a second change has been made. The original change, which removed
Saturday13th May 2023
News Deviation Games' PS5 Exclusive Project Doesn't Appear to Be Progressing Well
Layoffs hit Sony partner hard
Deviation Games was one of a flurry of new studios Sony signed exclusivity arrangements with earlier in the generation, but while the likes of Haven Studios and Firewalk have since been officially acquired by the Japanese giant,
Friday12th May 2023
News Last Chance to Play Diablo 4 Before Release Is Right Now on PS5, PS4
The Server Slam is live
If you want to play Diablo 4 one last time before its release on the 6th June, this is your last chance. The so-called Server Slam — which is basically an open beta — is now live on PS5 and PS4. All you need to do is download the client from the PlayStation Store. The Server Slam includes the whole first act of Diablo 4,...
News Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure Exceed Falcom's Sales Expectations in the West
Special support
Falcom, the Japanese company behind the Trails and Ys games, has published its latest financial report — and it makes for positive reading if you're a Western fan. The report (as spotted by @AvengerMags and verified by Noisy Pixel) shows that the developer is in good health, and that its financial position has been bolste
News LEGO 2K Drive Trophy List Looks Like a Completionist's Dream on PS5, PS4
The race for the plat
At the time of writing, LEGO 2K Drive is only a week away, and this colourful racing game is looking pretty dang good. This arcadey open world title gives you big free-roaming spaces to explore and the ability to completely customise your cars — it has all the ingredients for an all-ages hit. Going by the Trophy list, this...
News Lords of the Fallen PS5 Release Might Be Set for October
The 13th to be precise
Developer Hexworks could be planning to release PS5 title Lords of the Fallen on 13th October 2023, if a new post from Xbox Store dataminer Aggiornamenti Lumia is to be believed. With a reliable track record, the poster simply tweeted out the date and the game's key art, presumably having found it on the backend. If this is...
News Giant Kaijus Are Coming to MLB The Show 23 on PS5, PS4
But it ain't quite as exciting as you think
As the industry enters a Zelda-induced hibernation, there ain’t really a whole lot of hot stories regarding PlayStation today. Fortunately, there’s very little crossover been Link and San Diego Studio’s baseball sim MLB The Show 23, and so the developer’s released the deets on its second season of...
Random God of War Cameos in Tenacious D's Tribute to Video Games
"I don't play video games no more"
Jack Black, fresh from his turn as the Peach-obsessed Bowser, is back alongside his brother from another mother with a new Tenacious D track – and this one has references to God of War, among several other PlayStation favourites. “I don’t play video games no more, I never play video games,” he warbles...
News You'll Have to Wait a Little Longer for Amnesia: The Bunker's Underground WW1 Horrors
Only a small delay though
If you were hoping to be taking a trip to a creepy underground bunker from the First World War this month, you'll have to go find one in real life, because Frictional's upcoming game has been pushed back. Amnesia: The Bunker has been delayed from 23rd May to 6th June, so it's only a couple of weeks further down the road...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Prequel Comic Can Now Be Read Online
Catch up with Peter, Miles, and MJ
If you didn't manage to snag a physical copy as part of Free Comic Book Day, then the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 prequel comic has been made available to read online worldwide. Click this link here to be taken straight to the special issue, where you can get caught up with Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and MJ. The online...
Thursday11th May 2023
Rumour Mortal Kombat 1 Is the Next Main Entry on PS5
More details emerge
Update: In a separate story, Jez Cordon from Windows Central corroborates the Mortal Kombat 1 leak, claiming it is indeed a reboot of the series. He goes on to say the game is targeting a release in September 2023, with a character pass bringing fighters like Peacemaker and The Boys' Homelander to the game post-launch. Original...
Rumour This Year's Call of Duty Is Modern Warfare 3 for PS5, PS4
War never changes
Is it really that time of the year again already? It feels like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 just released, but we suppose Activision’s got to return to the well, as we doubt Crash Team Rumble’s going to top up its bank balance alone this year. So here we are, then, a report from reliable rumourmonger Tom Henderson:...
News PS Plus Premium Gets Another Full Game Trial on PS5, PS4
Get off your horse and drink your milk
In case you missed the memo, Weird West recently received a PS5 port. This game, published by Devolver Digital and developed by Dishonored alumni, is an isometric immersive sim that we'd recommend you hop into. However, if you're on the fence, PS Plus Premium members can now
Poll What's the Best PlayStation Startup Sequence?
PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5?
When you think of PlayStation, does a specific console startup come to mind? Sony's crafted some iconic system screens over the years — complete with some iconic sounds — but which one's the best? We know that's a potentially difficult question — and it might be wholly dependent on how old you are! — but it should...
News This Astro Bot Plush Toy Makes Him More Adorable Than Ever
Available soon
Fangamer is one of the main proprietors of cool video game merch, and it's done it again with its latest plush. Astro Bot, best known as the cutesy robot from Astro's Playroom, has been converted into an adorable (and officially licensed) soft toy, and we want one. Standing at 7.5 inches tall, Astro looks brilliant in plush form...
News The Witcher 3 Patch 4.03 Fixes Autosave Stuttering on PS5, City Frame Rate, Visual Bugs
Out today
A new update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has been released, and it promises to fix some very specific issues on PS5. Patch 4.03 aims to finally remove the annoying stutter that occurs when the game is autosaving, while also squashing the graphical bug that makes Geralt's character model flicker in the equipment screen. Hurrah! What's...
News Sony, Capcom, CD Projekt Red, and Many More Confirmed for Summer Game Fest
Everyone's here
Summer Game Fest organiser and host Geoff Keighley has just confirmed that over 40 publishers will be taking part in the event, which includes a live showcase on the 8th June. Of course, knowing which companies are involved can lead to all kinds of speculation with regards to announcements and reveals. Potential headline acts...
News Google Stadia's Biggest Exclusive GYLT Is Coming to PS5, PS4
The clouds are clearing
Following its closure late last year, Google Stadia’s one remaining major exclusive GYLT is getting a multiformat release. Due out on 6th July for both PS5 and PS4, the gothic horror from RiME developer Tequila Works will see you “embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional...
Mini Review Another Fisherman's Tale (PSVR2) - A Charming VR Sequel to a Charming VR Game
A whale of a tale
The first Fisherman’s Tale was a clever puzzler that made use of a recursive lighthouse as the crux of its problem solving. Now, in the sequel, you assume the role of the titular fisherman’s daughter. You have a cluttered basement loaded with some elaborate dioramas. It turns out that when you were a kid, your Dad would use...
News Final Fantasy 16 Really Wants You to Know Its Action Combat Can Be Made Easy
Take it easy
The ongoing marketing campaign for Final Fantasy XVI has tried to make one particular point very clear: you don't have to be good at action games to enjoy the upcoming release. Despite going all-in on skill-based action combat, Square Enix is seemingly terrified of alienating potential players who may not like the idea of mastering...
Mini Review Garden Simulator (PS5) - Grow Your Troubles Away
The grass is greener
Garden Simulator does what it says on the tin. Fed up with the rat race, and with a very pointed reference to the COVID-19 pandemic, the main character has had to work from home for the last few months and is struggling with worsening mental health. They move to their family’s old homestead to revive it and improve their own...
News Japan Sales Charts: Golden Week Helps Drive PS5 Just Shy of 100k Units
All yellow
The latest Japanese sales charts, compiled and published by gaming bible Famitsu, account for two weeks of data, which is worth pointing out right away. Golden Week was kind to the PS5, however, driving the system to sales just shy of 100k units, specifically 99,938. Sony’s system was, as usual, handily outsold by the Nintendo Switch,...
News Devolver Digital Is Planning Another Deeply Unhinged Gaming Showcase This Summer
Devolver Direct confirmed
While it still stings a little that E3 2023 has been cancelled, the event has been struggling to maintain relevance for several years. Having said that, a fairly modern highlight during that time has been the presence of Devolver Digital. This indie publishing label has been delivering satirical press conferences since...
News Diablo 4 Dev Reconfirms Cosmetic-Only Microtransactions
Live service stuff detailed
Diablo 4 developer Blizzard has spilled a few more beans on the game's live service elements. With the action RPG set to launch on PS5 and PS4 in just under a month, it makes sense for the studio to clarify how things will work once we're in the post-launch period. First up: Blizzard has reiterated that microtransactions...
News F1 23 Gameplay Flaunts Revamped Physics, Improved Handling, Red Flags, More
Start your engines
EA Sports has just released a "deep dive" gameplay video for the upcoming F1 23, scheduled to launch on PS5 and PS4 next month. In it, we get a better look at the on-track action, with Formula One presenter Natalie Pinkham giving us the lowdown on what's new in this year's racing sim. First up is the physics and handling, which...
Friday12th May 2023
Random FIFA 23 PS5 May Break if You Have Too Many Friends
Social butterfly
There are benefits to being unpopular: your copy of FIFA 23 won’t break on PS5. EA Sports released a statement earlier this week confirming that it’s exploring stability issues in the soccer sim introduced in a recent title update. Its temporary solution? “Reduce your PS5 friends list to 100 or less friends and re-launch the...
Thursday11th May 2023
News Goodbye Volcano High Delayed Once Again, Now Out 29th August
School's out... one day
Goodbye Volcano High is now at a point where it's had more delays than trailers. Developer KO_OP has pushed the PS5, PS4 game back to 29th August 2023, having originally already delayed it a second time to next month. In a blog post on the team's official website, it's said the studio couldn't meet its June release date...
News The Free-to-Play Trackmania Zooms onto PS5, PS4 Very, Very Soon
Just a few days to go
Fasten your seatbelts — the latest version of Trackmania is heading for PS5 and PS4, and it'll be here before you know it. It launches on 15th May 2023 — just a few days away at the time of writing — and it'll be free-to-play, as it is on other platforms. Ubisoft announced the date in the above trailer, which also touts...
News PowerWash Simulator Cleans Up with Over 7 Million Players Since Launch
Making a splash
Developer FuturLab was once known for its slick action series Velocity, but nowadays it's all about PowerWash Simulator. Initially releasing in early access on PC, this chill game about hosing down dirty objects and buildings is now available pretty much everywhere, and it's clearly been a big success. In fact, the game has reached a...
News Super Mega Baseball 4 Deep Dive Details How Legends Will Take the Field
Ballers
EA Sports Super Mega Baseball 4 is bringing real-life legends to the ballpark for the first time in the series’ long-running history. This obviously upsets the applecart a little bit, as past entries in the franchise have been built almost entirely around customisation. In order to maintain the balance, developer Metalhead has introduced...
Friday12th May 2023
News Genshin Impact's Next Major PS5, PS4 Update Will Be Revealed This Weekend
Fontaine ain't far away
You may be all about the Trailblazing life these days, but Genshin Impact’s release cadence waits for no one – not even HoYoverse’s hit spacefarer Honkai: Star Rail. The next big update to the Chinese developer’s big breakout is due imminently, and all will be revealed in a livestream on Saturday, 13th May. If...
News PS5, PS4's Likeable One Piece RPG Adds Story DLC This Month
Reunion of memories
The previously announced Reunion of Memories story DLC for likeable RPG One Piece Odyssey will set sail to PS5 and PS4 from 25th May, publisher Bandai Namco has now officially confirmed. In addition to expanding the story of the anime adaptation, this offering will also have a greater emphasis on combat, promising more tactical...
Thursday11th May 2023
News Despelote Is a Fascinating PS5 Soccer Game About People
Narrative adventure out in 2024
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the first time Ecuador qualified for the major football tournament, and the excitement the country experienced during the qualifying phase has been turned into an incredibly stylish game. Named Despelote, it's coming to PS5 in 2024. From the first-person perspective, you'll dribble, pass,...
Wednesday10th May 2023
News 22 Games Hit PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week in Big Update
May 2023 service refresh revealed
Sony has today revealed the PS5, PS4, and Classic games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of May 2023. Alongside the previously announced Humanity, there are 23 other titles to look forward to. They'll all be up for download and streaming and available to play from Tuesday, 16th May
Thursday11th May 2023
News PS4 Game Seemingly Removed from May 2023's PS Plus Extra, Premium Refresh
Farming goes out of season
It's kind of concerning just how many times Sony has had to alter its PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium lineup reveals after the fact. In what is becoming an almost regular occurrence now, a title announced earlier today for the company's
Wednesday10th May 2023
News 900+ PS5, PS4 Games on Offer in New Bumper PS Store Sale
Forspoken! Dead Space! Signalis!
Here's a PS Store promotion new to us: Big Games Big Deals. It's live on Sony's marketplace now, and runs through until 24th May 2023 having discounted close to 1,000 PS5, PS4 titles. As the name would suggest, the sale focuses on more noteworthy, AAA titles rather than indie hits. Below you'll find a selection of...
Thursday11th May 2023
News Sorry, But the Drama Over Xbox's Activision Buyout Ain't Over Yet
Mentally prepare yourselves for next week
The UK’s unexpected decision to block Microsoft’s bonkers $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard provided us with a temporary reprieve from the corporate skulduggery that’s dominated the industry this past year, but the bees nest will be poked again next week when the European Commission is expected...
Wednesday10th May 2023
News Oh No, the Bloodborne Remake Rumours Have Returned
Like clockwork
Three things are guaranteed in this life: death, taxes, and the perpetual cycle of unsubstantiated Bloodborne remake / remaster rumours. It feels like this one comes around every few months without fail, usually exhumed by industry 'insiders' who don't know what the word 'source' means. And of course, with speculation over an imminent...
Guide Best PS5, PS4 Games Like Zelda
Top notch action adventures like The Legend of Zelda
What are the best PS5, PS4 games like Zelda? The Legend of Zelda is a Nintendo series that needs no introduction. It's been around since the NES days, gradually evolving from its 8-bit origins into a fully fledged, 3D, open world epic. Critically acclaimed across the board and adored by fans, it's...
News Mortal Kombat 12 Teaser Trailer Hints at Series Reboot for PS5
It's almost time
Mortal Kombat 12 is koming – but the twist is that it may not actually be named Mortal Kombat 12 at all! Following on from last week’s space dust teaser, developer NetherRealm has uploaded a short video of a clock counting backwards. As it gets to the 11 and tries to tick towards the 12, time jumps forward all the way to the 1...
News Warhammer 40k's DOOM-Style PS5, PS4 Shooter Actually Looks Sick
Boltgun from the blue
Set to release on PS5 and PS4 later this month, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is DOOM-style 'boomer' shooter — and it actually looks like it could be really good, judging by this new gameplay trailer. The title's nailed those old school graphics, so here's hoping that the gunplay is as slick and satisfying as it appears. "Play a...
Rumour Next Assassin's Creed Now Apparently Sneaking into October
Still not officially dated anyway
Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the more traditional stealth title in the long-running series, still hasn’t been officially dated by Ubisoft – but there were reports that the French firm was targeting an August 2023 release date. Now, reliable rumourmonger Tom Henderson says those plans have changed, with the title...
News A Plague Tale: Requiem Treated to 60fps Mode in New PS5 Patch
Available to download now
Asobo Studio has today deployed a surprise PS5 patch for A Plague Tale: Requiem that updates the title with a new 60 frames-per-second Performance Mode. It's available to download now, and updates the game to version 1.005.000. When we reviewed the game at launch last year, the choppy frame rate was one of the few flaws we...
News Capcom's Crazy Win Streak Continues as Publisher Confirms Record-High Profit
And record-high game sales
There's simply no stopping Capcom. The Japanese publisher has just revealed its financial results for the fiscal year, and it's basically doing the best it's ever done. This is the company's sixth consecutive year of record-high profit, which is crazy to think about. It's gone from strength to strength to strength ever...
News Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Skate Both At Least One Year Away from Launch
Earnings report rules them out
PS5 titles Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and Skate won't be releasing any time before April 2024 according to EA's projections for the coming fiscal year. Both games have been omitted from the company's latest earnings report, which shares a look at the announced games EA has planned to launch between April 2023 and March...
News Hollow Knight: Silksong Delayed Out of Specific 2023 Release Window
Could still launch this year, though
Team Cherry has delayed Hollow Knight: Silksong out of the release window it handed the anticipated 2D title nearly a year ago. Having appeared in Microsoft's June press conference, it was one of the games slated to release within the next 12 months. This will no longer happen, though, as the developer confirms...
News NES Stunner Gimmick! Finds a New Home on PS4 from 6th July
Don't miss it
Despite being heralded as one of the best looking games for the NES, interest had moved over to the 16-bit SNES by the time physics-based platformer Gimmick! released in 1992. Only ever available in Japan and – curiously – Scandinavia, the Sunsoft release has garnered a cult following in the decades since, and time has been kind to...
News Taste Test Strategy RPG Monster Menu in Free PS5, PS4 Demo
Help yourself
NIS America’s bright and breezy Monster Menu: The Scavenger’s Cookbook is marinating ahead of its 23rd May release date on PS5 and PS4 – but if you can’t wait to take a bite, then you can taste test a free demo on either of Sony’s systems starting from today. Most importantly of all, your progress in the appetiser will...
News Dragon Ball Games Are Still Making the Big Bucks for Bandai Namco
We gotta power
The Dragon Ball franchise has enjoyed so much success over its near 40-year history, and the scary thing is that it's showing no real signs of slowing down. Case in point: two of its most recent video game adaptations have been huge hits for publisher Bandai Namco. The company has just revealed that both Dragon Ball FighterZ and...
Tuesday9th May 2023
News New Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Patch Is Out Now, Focuses on Bug Fixes
Get all the patch notes here
Update: The latest Star Wars Jedi: Survivor patch on PS5 is available to download now, updating the game to version number 1.000.004. It's 1.119GB in size, and you can get all the patch notes below. Original story: A second big Star Wars Jedi: Survivor patch will go live on PS5 later today, EA has revealed. This latest...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Simulated Universe Explained and How to Earn Points
A rewarding roguelite
Looking for the Simulated Universe explained and how to earn Points in Honkai: Star Rail? Simulated Universe is a roguelite-inspired game mode in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG which resets every week and allows you to unlock rewards, including Stellar Jade. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going to...
News Horizon Forbidden West Has Become One of PS5's Best-Selling Games
8.4 million copies sold
As part of a celebratory PlayStation Blog post all about the 20th anniversary of Guerrilla Games, the first-party team has announced Horizon Forbidden West has sold 8.4 million units as of 16th April 2023. This is purely counting all PS5, PS4 sales and does not factor in any downloads from PS Plus Extr
News Insomniac 'Working Hard' to Make Spider-Man 2 Its Best Game Ever
91 Metacritic rating or better then
Of course, Insomniac Games is never going to say it's slacking off Marvel's Spider-Man 2 development and instead opting for rounds of Pool in the staff cafeteria, so a new quote out of narrative director Jon Paquette only means so much. However, should the first-party studio achieve its ambition of making the...
News Trams, School Buses Coming to Bus Simulator 21 on PS5, PS4
Next stop
Bus Simulator 21 is getting a massive expansion and a free PS5 upgrade from 16th May, and it’s kickstarting a season of pretty robust post-release support from German developer Astragon. Things get underway as early as next week, with the Ebusco update, which includes three new electric-powered buses, and you can check those out in the...
News Pokémon Dev Reveals Project Bloom, New IP Funded by GTA Owner
Launching in fiscal year 2026
Pokémon developer Game Freak has announced it's creating an all-new action-adventure IP in collaboration with Private Division, a publisher part of Grand Theft Auto owner Take-Two. Currently named Project Bloom, it is slated to release in fiscal year 2026, which runs from the start of April 2025 through to the end of...
News Battle Alongside the Autobots in Upgraded PSVR2 Port of Transformers Beyond Reality
Roll out
Ever wanted to fight alongside Optimus Prime et al? Well now you have the chance, courtesy of Transformers Beyond Reality for PSVR2. Putting in a surprise appearance on the PS Store today, the arcade-inspired first-person shooter has been heavily upgraded for Sony’s cutting-edge tech, making the experience more immersive than ever before...
News First Saints Row PS5, PS4 Expansion Out Now, New Missions, Guns, Outfits
Costs £7.99/$9.99
As detailed by Volition last week, a huge Saints Row patch is now live on PS5 and PS4 along with the game's first major piece of DLC. Named The Heist & The Hazardous, it adds three new story missions in the district of Sunshine Springs, which itself adds more activities and shops for all players for free. The expansion costs...
News The Gorgeous Watercolour Indie Title Dordogne Hits PS5, PS4 Next Month
Costs £12.99/$14.99
Focus Entertainment is getting into the business of publishing smaller indie games, and if Dordogne is anything to go by, it certainly knows how to pick them. Dated for 13th June 2023 on PS5, PS4, you can check out the beautiful visuals developer UN JE NE SAIS QUOI has put together in the trailer above. Pre-orders are expected...
News Fans Begin to Debate Which PlayStation Franchise Could Be Getting an Anime
Take your pick
Sony already confirmed that it has some animated projects in the pipeline as part of its PS Productions division, and now a rumour from a supposedly reliable anime aggregator account has got fans pondering which franchise could be converted. Earlier today, a relatively popular Twitter account which has allegedly teased unanno
News Make Sure Arsenal Win the Premier League in FIFA 23 on EA Play
Game comes to EA Play on Tuesday
It looks like Manchester City will (unfortunately) once again win the Premier League this season, but you can at least make sure that doesn't happen in the virtual world. It's been confirmed FIFA 23 will be dropped onto EA Play for PS5, PS4 systems from Tuesday, 16th May 2023, allowing you to access the full game as...
News Sony Will Help Fund Indie Games in India as Hero Project Expands
Submissions open now
Sony has announced its indie-focused Hero Project is expanding to India following its successes in China. Teams in the country can submit their projects now, and if chosen, they shall receive mentorship, access to Sony's internal resources, recoupable development funding, marketing opportunities, and the chance for PlayStation...
News Monster Hunter's PSP Puzzle Fighter Spin-Off Could Be Coming to PS5, PS4
A gem
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Airu de Puzzle, because the PSP exclusive only released in Japan over a decade ago. The game is, for all intents and purposes, a reskin of Puzzle Fighter – albeit with Monster Hunter’s mascot Felyne characters instead of chibi versions of Ryu and Ken. And it could be coming out worldwide,...
Monday8th May 2023
Every PSVR2 game available and on the way
Looking for a list of all PSVR2 games? New titles are announced for Sony's headset every day, and we're keeping track of them on this page. As part of our PSVR2 guide, we are going to list all PSVR2 games. If you're looking for specific information on each title, click on the links below to visit individual...
Reminder Claim 19 Great PS4 Games Before They Leave PS Plus Tomorrow
PS Plus Collection says goodbye
As promised, here's your reminder that tomorrow, on the 9th May 2023, 19 PS4 games will be removed from PS Plus. Or, more specifically, Sony will be dropping the PS Plus Collection. In case you don't know, the PS Plus Collection is a, er, collection of highly rated PS4 games, available to PS Plus Essential, Extra,...
Rumour PS Showcase Could Be Around Two Weeks Away
Any day now
Update: The speculation continues, unobstructed, without official confirmation from Sony. Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb, who’s been beating the May PS Showcase drum for a fair few months, has nailed down a “week of May 25th” window for the anticipated event. He added: “That timing on PS Showcase is right as of now.” He continued:...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Get Light Cone EXP Materials
Parallel performance
Looking for how to get Light Cone EXP Materials in Honkai: Star Rail? Light Cone EXP Materials are a consumable in HoYoverse's huge turnbased RPG, and are used as a way to level up Light Cones. In order to overcome increasing Equilibrium Levels
PS Store Sales Charts The Last of Us 2 Rides High on HBO Series Success
Look for the light
The best-selling PS4 game on PS Store last month was The Last of Us: Part II, and that's both in North America and Europe. At first it seems quite surprising, but when you consider the enormous success of HBO's TV adaptation — not to mention a heavy discount — it all starts making sense. The remainder of the PS4 charts are...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Soars Back to Number One Thanks to PS4 Launch
Last-gen version gives it a boost
Hogwarts Legacy has already been selling extremely well with its current-gen versions, and now the game's last-gen release is here to kick things up a gear. WB Games' open world RPG has shot straight back to the top of the UK's physical charts after it finally arrived on PS4, preventing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor from...
Tuesday9th May 2023
News How Many Betas Does Street Fighter 6 Need? One More, Apparently
Play (again) from 19th to 21st May
Following on from two closed beta tests and a fully-fledged demo, Capcom has confirmed it'll be hosting another Street Fighter 6 beta phase. Over the weekend of the 19th to 21st May 2023, you'll get to play most of the modes the full game ships with on PS5 as eight members of the character roster. Those are Luke,...
Monday8th May 2023
News Rumours About PS5 Exclusive Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, and Castlevania Send the Web Potty
But
Speculation on social media this weekend suggests Sony may have signed (timed?) console exclusivity agreements with Konami on a trio of titles, including Castlevania, Metal Gear Solid, and Silent Hill. We don’t need to speculate about the latter, because a remake of legendary PS2 survival horror Silent Hill 2 was announced by Bloober Team last...
Sunday7th May 2023
Guide The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Tunic time
Can you play The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on PS5 and PS4? The sequel to the award-winning and highly acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the biggest and best releases of the year, and it's left some pondering whether it'll be playable on Sony's systems. On this page, we're going to answer the question:...
News Mortal Kombat 11 PS5, PS4 Fans Can't Believe the Game's Been Filled with Hogwarts Legacy Ads
Buy now
Are you enjoying Mortal Kombat 11? Well, maybe you’d like to buy Hogwarts Legacy! That pretty much describes the main menu for NetherRealm Studios’ acclaimed brawler, as it’s been filled with ads for Warner Bros’ other hit game. We’ve never actually seen anything quite like this: as Reddit screenshots show, huge banners for...
Saturday6th May 2023
News Game-Breaking Bug Detected in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, But a Fix Is En Route
Cal, you will be tested
A game-breaking bug has been identified in the recently released Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which can prevent players from completing the game under some admittedly fairly specific circumstances. Players can submit bug reports for the game over on EA's forums, with a particularly nasty one popping up repeatedly, affecting...
News Former PlayStation Boss Saddened by PixelOpus Studio Closure
Shawn Layden shares his disappointment
Former Sony Worldwide Studios head Shawn Layden has voiced his disappointment over the closure of Concrete Genie developer PixelOpus. The first-party developer will be shuttered on 2nd June 2023, to which Layden responded: "This is a deep cut. So loved working with this team and watching them level up to...
News Social Golfer Walkabout Mini Golf Comes Highly Recommended on PSVR2
The genuine article
Walkabout Mini Golf is coming to PSVR2 on 11th May, bringing all the best aspects of the mini golf experience to a fantastic virtual world (bound by realistic physics), and it looks like a real hole-in-one. You can play alone or with up to eight people, and there are 16 courses across two difficulties (with 18 holes for each...
News Hogwarts Legacy's PS5 Sales Are Magical, and It's Out Now on PS4 Too
15 million points to Warner Bros
Hogwarts Legacy has hit another major sales milestone, and it's a nice round one, too: the open-world wizarding RPG has surpassed 15 million sales across all platforms, grossing $1 billion in the process, making it Warner Bros' biggest game launch to date. Sales figures were announced on 31st March, the end of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 475
Bad comedy
This weekend sees the new King coronated here in the UK, a historic event that'll no doubt give the globe a weird and wonderful impression of what British life isn't like. We're not ones for pomp and ceremony, so we'll be shielding ourselves from the silliness with our PlayStations. Aaron Bayne: I’ll be digging into some more Star...
News Stranger Things Star Explains How Gran Turismo Movie Avoids Video Game Adaptation Curse
From Gamer to Racer
Gran Turismo represents PlayStation Productions' next silver-screen outing, following the surprisingly solid Uncharted movie's commercial success, and it looks to be shaping up quite nicely as well. Archie Madekwe portrays Jann Mardenborough, the real-life gamer-turned-pro-racer, alongside Hollywood heavyweights Orlando Bloom...
News Publisher PLAION Plans to Voltron Deep Silver, Prime Matter, Ravenscourt into Single Entity
Plans proceed apace
PLAION, the publisher formerly known as Koch Media, is restructuring, or as they put it, "simplifying our publishing operations". This will result in subsidiary publisher Deep Silver and developers Prime Matter and Ravenscourt merging, with the aim being to produce fewer titles at a higher quality. The move will result in...
Friday5th May 2023
Soapbox PS Plus Might Be Gaming's Best Subscription Service Now
Liam's a happy member
While Sammy doesn't see subscription services becoming the industry standard in the future, I at least think PS Plus is the best one you could be a member of right now. Following a long and impressive streak of monthly updates, I believe what Sony is doing with its three-tiered setup just about edges the offerings of
News Hogwarts Legacy's Arachnophobia Mode Magics Scary Spiders into Cuddly Critters
Nothing on roller skates has ever been scary
Hogwarts Legacy's latest update added (amongst other things) a new accessibility option called Arachnophobia Mode, which changes the game's many spider enemies from nightmarish, multi-limbed monstrosities into cuter, more aesthetically pleasing critters, as YouTuber WizardPhD demonstrates (above)...
News Hogwarts Legacy on PS4 Looks and Runs Better Than You Might Think
Out today for Sony's last-gen system
A few months after its current-gen PS5 release, Hogwarts Legacy has now been ported back to PS4 and is available for purchase at £59.99/$59.99. Since the open world is so large — with a big Hogwarts castle to explore and vast swathes of surrounding grounds — there had been concerns over how the last-gen...
Saturday6th May 2023
News Concrete Genie Developer PixelOpus Is Shutting Down
First-party dev gone
Concrete Genie team PixelOpus, which is a first-party developer part of PlayStation Studios, has put out a tweet saying it's being closed down. The post reads: "Dear friends, our PixelOpus adventure has come to an end. As we look to new futures, we wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to the millions of passionate players who...
News Confusion as Persona 5 Returns to PS Plus Collection in Some Regions
Like a Phantom Thief
Update: Based on what we can see, Persona 5 has now returned to the PlayStation Plus Collection in North America as well. There's no sign of it in Europe yet, however. Original Story: It seem as though Persona 5 — that's the base game, not to be confused with Persona 5 Royal — has found its way back to the PS Plus...
Friday5th May 2023
News HBO's The Last of Us Has Been an Unfathomably Big Hit
Even bigger than you think
We already knew HBO’s critically acclaimed adaptation of The Last of Us was big, but new numbers from parent company Warner Bros Discovery put things into perspective. According to an earnings report, in the US, the show is averaging around 32 million viewers per episode. That’s not all: in Europe and Latin America...
News Final Fantasy 16 Refused Classification in Saudia Arabia
Square Enix "unwilling" to make necessary changes
Final Fantasy XVI will not be released in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia, with the nation's official rating board (the General Commission for Audiovisual Media) refusing the eagerly-anticipated title classification. Apparently, this was due to publisher Square Enix's refusal to modify content for the...
News PS Plus Subs Get All Characters Free in Overlooked New PS5, PS4 Game
Here's a concept that works
In a move that feels like it's going to be a thing moving forward, players of free-to-play footbrawler Omega Strikers will have access to all playable characters immediately, provided they have an active PS Plus subscription. Omega Strikers is a 3v3 online multiplayer game (available on PS5, coming to PS4) in which teams...
News Horizon Forbidden West Dev to Reveal Studio's Future at UK Event
Eyes on the horizon
Fresh off the release of Horizon Forbidden West's excellent Burning Shores expansion, the future is looking bright for the Amsterdam-based Guerrilla Games. A spokesperson for the company has been selected to give the keynote at this year's Develop: Brighton conference. Representatives from PlayStation Studios, Sumo Digital,...
News PS Stars Adds Legendary BD-1 to Celebrate Star Wars Day
And it's easy to unlock
PS Stars has, to our knowledge, received its first Legendary reward in the form of BD-1. Part of a special Star Wars Day campaign, you’ll have until 1st July, 2023 to boot up Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on your PS5 to earn the digital collectible. Obviously, you can’t display these virtual trinkets on your new-gen console...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor?
Cal it
It's been a week since the release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on PS5. The action adventure certainly seems to have struck a chord with gamers in general, although there is ongoing debate regarding the game's technical state, which is being improved bit by bit via updates. There's something great at Survivor's core, though. We gave it an...
Another accolade under the belt
Naughty Dog was already an award-winning studio, many times over, in fact, but Sony's shiniest first-party studio has another feather to put in its proverbial cap: The Last of Us has officially been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Previous titles honoured have included Age of Empires, Angry Birds,...
News Fortnite Is Now Officially an Olympic eSport
Dab with an Olympic medal around your neck
Parents no longer have a leg to stand on when telling their kids to get off Fortnite because it's now become a legitimate way to earn an Olympic gold medal. The International Olympic Committee has today announced the Battle Royale game will be a part of its Olympic Esports Week next month, held in Singapore...
News Pixel Ripped 1978 Will Be a PSVR2 Must Play for Retro Gamers
Work for Atari and break the fourth wall
Pixel Ripped 1978 is conceptually so awesome because it’s marrying contemporary technology like PSVR2 with retro nostalgia. The game, for those who missed the announcement, sees you assume the role of an Atari employee in the late 70s, where you’re tasked with working on some of the iconic publisher’s...
Thursday4th May 2023
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Field Guide Pages Locations
Where to find all Field Guide Pages
Where are all Field Guide Pages in Hogwarts Legacy? Field Guide Pages are one of the game's collectibles, scattered around the school as well as the surrounding areas. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all Field Guide Pages in the game. Note: This page is a work in...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Landing Platforms Locations
Where to find every Landing Platform
What are all Landing Platforms locations in Hogwarts Legacy? The Landing Platforms are a type of collectible, with many to be found throughout the open world. They are colourful platforms that are designed for you to land on from a Broomstick. They are not marked on the map like other collectibles are, so you'll...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Quests
Every mission in Hogwarts Legacy
Looking for all quests in Hogwarts Legacy? The title's open world campaign consists of Main Quests, Side Quests, and Assignments. Many of these missions will be automatically given to you, but Side Quests must be found while many of the Assignments are optional. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Merlin Trials Locations and How to Solve Them
Merlin's Beard! Trophy guide
What are All Merlin Trials Locations in Hogwarts Legacy and How Do You Solve Them? One type of Collectible in the game is Merlin Trials, which offer a little environmental puzzle in exchange for a gear capacity upgrade. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Merlin Trials locations and how to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Collection Chests Locations
Where to find all Collection Chests
Looking for where to find all Collection Chests in Hogwarts Legacy? Collection Chests are one type of collectible in Hogwarts Legacy, usually containing some valuable gear or loot to help you on your adventure. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to tell you where to find all Collection Chests...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your 100% completion guide for Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy is a new open world title set in the Harry Potter universe. It launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on 7th February 2023, and then came to PS4 on 5th May 2023. In our Hogwarts Legacy PS5 review, we awarded the game an 8/10 and described it as "a special experience for Harry Potter...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Best Wand: Which Type of Wand Should You Choose?
All the Wand differences explained
What's the Best Wand in Hogwarts Legacy? Which Type of Wand should you choose? What are the differences between all the Wands? During the sixth Welcome to Hogsmeade chapter, you'll visit Ollivanders and finally get your own Wand, ditching the old one you've been using. This is a decision you may want to lend some...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Jackdaw's Rest Walkthrough
Underground escapades
Do you need a Jackdaw's Rest walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Jackdaw's Rest is the fifteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Hunt for the Missing Pages. As part of
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Demiguise Statues Locations
Where to find all Demiguise Statues
Where are all Demiguise Statues in Hogwarts Legacy? Demiguise Statues are a type of collectible in Hogwarts Legacy. They're small, golden statues depicting the magical creature known as the Demiguise. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we will tell you where to find all Demiguise Statues, as well as how to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Percival Rackham's Trial Walkthrough
The first of four
Do you need a Percival Rackham's Trial walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Percival Rackham's Trial is the nineteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Map Chamber. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Ancient Magic Hotspots Locations
Where to find every Ancient Magic Hotspot
What are all Ancient Magic Hotspots in Hogwarts Legacy? The Ancient Magic Hotspots are a type of collectible that extend your Ancient Magic Meter. Upon interacting with the Ancient Magic Hotspot, you must find traces of Ancient Magic in the nearby area. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Balloons Locations
Where to find all Balloons
Looking to find all Balloons in Hogwarts Legacy? Balloons are large floating objects that can be found as you fly through the skies, collected by flying into them while you're riding your broom. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all Balloons. <blocks> Have you found all...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Secrets of the Restricted Section Walkthrough
Sneak attack
Do you need a Secrets of the Restricted Section walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Secrets of the Restricted Section is the eighth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Professor Hecat's Assignment 1. A
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Hunt for the Missing Pages Walkthrough
Pumpkin party
Do you need a The Hunt for the Missing Pages walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Hunt for the Missing Pages is the fourteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Trials of Merlin. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Hogwarts Legacy
Are you looking for a Trophy guide for Hogwarts Legacy? As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to help you get all Trophies and reveal how to unlock the Platinum. Our Trophy roadmap will cover questions like whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty Related Trophies. Due to the...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Astronomy Tables Locations
Where to find every Astronomy Table
What are all Astronomy Tables locations in Hogwarts Legacy? The Astronomy Tables are a type of collectible, with many to be found throughout the open world. They are stone structures that can only be interacted with at night (See Also: How to Change Time of Day). As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Sharp's Assignment 1 Walkthrough
Making Potions
Do you need a Professor Sharp's Assignment 1 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Sharp's Assignment 1 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked after finishing Jackdaw's Rest. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Daedalian Keys Walkthrough
Keys to the castle
Do you need a The Daedalian Keys walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Daedalian Keys is a Side Quest that begins in Transfiguration Courtyard. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The High Keep Walkthrough
Fly away
Do you need a The High Keep walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The High Keep is the 25th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the Estate. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Learn All Spells
The Spell Master Trophy guide
How do you learn all Spells in Hogwarts Legacy? As you progress through the game, you'll be given the opportunity to learn many Spells, of which can be slotted into different loadouts. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to learn all Spells. Doing so unlocks The Spell Master Trophy. This...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Path to Hogwarts Walkthrough
Portkey mishaps
Do you need a The Path to Hogwarts walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Path to Hogwarts is the first Main Quest in the game. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to share our full The Path to Hogwarts walkthrough, which includes a st
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Change Gear Appearance and Hide Items
Hogwarts Legacy Transmog explained
How do you change gear appearance and hide items in Hogwarts Legacy? Known to some as Transmog, the game allows you to equip the stats of one item, but have it look like another. This allows you to have both the best character in general, as well as the best dressed. In addition, you can hide clothing completely...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Helm of Urtkot Walkthrough
Shiny helmet
Do you need a The Helm of Urtkot walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Helm of Urtkot is the 20th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Percival Rackham's Trial. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Lodgok's Loyalty Walkthrough
Revelations
Do you need a Lodgok's Loyalty walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Lodgok's Loyalty is the 37th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the Mountain. As part
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Hecat's Assignment 2 Walkthrough
Firing and dodging
Do you need a Professor Hecat's Assignment 2 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Hecat's Assignment 2 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked after finishing Tomes of the Tribulations. As part of ou
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Estate Walkthrough
Invisible, secret, ancient passageway
Do you need an In the Shadow of the Estate walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? In the Shadow of the Estate is the 24th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Elf, the Na
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Hogwarts Grounds Collectibles
All collectibles in Hogwarts Grounds
Looking for all collectibles in Hogwarts Grounds in Hogwarts Legacy? There are lots of things to find around the castle and the surrounding area, with hundreds of collectibles to track down. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all collectibles in Hogwarts Grounds. Note:...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Garlick's Assignment 1 Walkthrough
Tentacula and Mandrakes
Do you need a Professor Garlick's Assignment 1 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Garlick's Assignment 1 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked about halfway through. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Weasley's Assignment Walkthrough
Time to transform
Do you need a Professor Weasley's Assignment walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Weasley's Assignment is the 30th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Fire and Vice. As pa
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Charles Rookwood's Trial Walkthrough
Spinning symbols
Do you need a Charles Rookwood's Trial walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Charles Rookwood's Trial is the 28th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Back on the Path. As part of o
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom Walkthrough
Making friends
Do you need a The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Elf, the Nab-Sack, and the Loom is the 23rd Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Caretaker's Lunar Lament
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Caretaker's Lunar Lament Walkthrough
Lunar hunt
Do you need a The Caretaker's Lunar Lament walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Caretaker's Lunar Lament is the 22nd Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Percival
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Crossed Wands Walkthrough
All Rounds explained
Do you need a Crossed Wands walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Crossed Wands is a Side Quest that spans multiple rounds. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to sha
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Trials of Merlin Walkthrough
Tread carefully
Do you need a Trials of Merlin walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Trials of Merlin is the thirteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Girl from Uagadou. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Best House: What House Should You Choose?
All the differences between Houses explained
What's the Best House in Hogwarts Legacy? What House should you choose? What are the differences between all the Houses? Early on in the game, specifically the Welcome to Hogwarts chapter, you will need to choose what House you want to be placed in. This is an important decision that will impact the type...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Cache in the Castle Walkthrough
Hidden paintings
Do you need a Cache in the Castle walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Cache in the Castle is a Side Quest in the game. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are go
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Final Repository Walkthrough
Time to duel
Do you need a The Final Repository walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Final Repository is the 40th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Wand Mastery. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Get a Broomstick
How to mount a Broomstick
How do you get a Broomstick in Hogwarts Legacy? The ability to fly around Hogwarts and the surrounding area is one of the big appeals of Hogwarts Legacy, so you are likely wondering how to actually unlock it. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to get a Broomstick and then how to mount a...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Mountain Walkthrough
Through to the other side
Do you need an In the Shadow of the Mountain walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? In the Shadow of the Mountain is the 36th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Niamh Fitzgerald
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Room of Requirement Walkthrough
Every need tended to
Do you need a The Room of Requirement walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Room of Requirement is the sixteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Jackdaw's Rest. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Hogsmeade Collectibles
All collectibles in Hogsmeade
Looking for all collectibles in Hogsmeade in Hogwarts Legacy? There are plenty of collectibles to find as you wander through the streets of Hogsmeade, with lots of goodies locked behind closed doors. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to show you where to find all collectibles in Hogsmeade. Note: This...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial Walkthrough
Black and white
Do you need a Niamh's Fitzgerald's Trial walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Niamh Fitzgerald's Trial is the 35th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Polyjuice Plot. As part
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Change Time of Day
How to advance time
How do you change time of day in Hogwarts Legacy? A few elements in the title require it to be nighttime, and you may just prefer exploring Hogwarts and its outside regions under the cover of darkness. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to change time of day. Hogwarts Legacy: How to Change Time of...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Undercroft Walkthrough
Another secret uncovered
Do you need an In the Shadow of the Undercroft walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? In the Shadow of the Undercroft is the seventeenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Room of Requirement
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Open Animal Symbol Puzzle Doors
Icon meanings revealed
How do you open animal symbol puzzle doors in Hogwarts Legacy? As you're exploring Hogwarts, you'll likely come across locked doors that have the symbols of creatures around the outside. Then, nearby, there are two interactive circles with those same icons on. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Welcome to Hogwarts Walkthrough
Finding your feet
Do you need a Welcome to Hogwarts walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Welcome to Hogwarts is the second Main Quest in the game. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Map Chamber Walkthrough
Trials uncovered
Do you need a The Map Chamber walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Map Chamber is the eighteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the Undercroft. As part of
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: San Bakar's Trial Walkthrough
Kneel or attack
Do you need a San Bakar's Trial walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? San Bakar's Trial is the 38th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Lodgok's Loyalty. As part of our
News Xbox Boss Admits Microsoft Can't 'Outconsole' PS5
Phil Spencer chimes in on current trends
In a rather eye-opening interview with Kinda Funny Games, Xbox boss Phil Spencer basically admits that Microsoft's gaming arm can't directly compete with Sony and Nintendo. It's fairly common knowledge that in the current generation of consoles, the PS5 is comfortably outselling the Xbox Series X|S, but it's...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Welcome to Hogsmeade Walkthrough
Taking stock
Do you need a Welcome to Hogsmeade walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Welcome to Hogsmeade is the sixth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Professor Ronen's Assignment. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Carted Away Walkthrough
Moving carts
Do you need a Carted Away walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Carted Away is a Side Quest that can be picked up in Lower Hogsfield. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide,
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Gobs of Gobstones Walkthrough
No-talent moonmind
Do you need a Gobs of Gobstones walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Gobs of Gobstones is a Side Quest you'll likely encounter while completing Professor Ronen's Assignment. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Mine Walkthrough
Another piece of the puzzle
Do you need an In the Shadow of the Mine walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? In the Shadow of the Mine is the 32nd Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Professor Weasle
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Spell Combination Practice Walkthrough
All stages explained
Do you need a Spell Combination Practice walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Spell Combination Practice is a Side Quest that spans multiple tasks. As part of our Hog
News There's Never Been a Better Time to Play This New PS Plus Game
Just a flesh wound
Chivalry 2 is available as a part of this month's PS Plus offerings, and the medieval murder simulator has perhaps the best implementation of first-person melee combat on PS5, and the most outrageous, as well. With impeccable timing, developer Torn Banner Studios has released its latest content drop, the Raiding Party update,...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Girl from Uagadou Walkthrough
Let's talk
Do you need a The Girl from Uagadou walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Girl from Uagadou is the twelfth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Tomes of the Tribulations
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Wand Mastery Walkthrough
The end of Rookwood
Do you need a Wand Mastery walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Wand Mastery is the 39th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing San Bakar's Trial. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Polyjuice Plot Walkthrough
Changing shape
Do you need a The Polyjuice Plot walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Polyjuice Plot is the 34th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Brew Every Type of Potion
Going Through the Potions Trophy guide
How do you brew every type of Potion in Hogwarts Legacy? As you journey through Hogwarts and its surrounding attractions, you'll want to keep a good stock of Potions along with you to help with every sort of situation. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how to brew every type of Potion...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Flying Class Walkthrough
Take to the skies
Do you need a Flying Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Flying Class is the sixteenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Jackdaw's Rest. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Fire and Vice Walkthrough
Dragon town
Do you need a Fire and Vice walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Fire and Vice is the 29th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Charles Rookwood's Trial. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Increase Gear Capacity
How to get more Gear item slots
How do you increase Gear capacity in Hogwarts Legacy? How do you get more Gear item slots? At the start of the game, you'll be restricted to just 20 Gear slots across every type of item. This is incredibly restricting, and forces you to be constantly selling unwanted Gear to shops in Hogsmeade. As part of our Hogwarts...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Lost Astrolabe Walkthrough
Quick swim
Do you need a The Lost Astrolobe walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Lost Astrolabe is a Side Quest that starts near the shore to the east of Lower Hogsfield. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Hecat's Assignment 1 Walkthrough
Time to duel
Do you need a Professor Hecat's Assignment 1 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Hecat's Assignment 1 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked after finishing The Locket's Secret. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Charms Class Walkthrough
Accio ball
Do you need a Charms Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Charms Class is either the third or fourth Main Quest in the game, depending on how you approach it. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Defence Against the Dark Arts Class Walkthrough
It's Leviosa
Do you need a Defence Against the Dark Arts Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Defence Against the Dark Arts Class is either the third or fourth Main Quest in the game, depending on how you approach it. As part of our
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered on PS5 Is Available Standalone Now
Only 24 hours later
While Sony said Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered would be available as a standalone product "later this month", it's actually out just over 24 hours later. The PS Store has the game up for purchase at the previously confirmed price of £49.99/$49.99 right now. The PS5 remaster hands the web-slinger a 4K resolution at 60...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Tomes of the Tribulations Walkthrough
Quicky
Do you need a Tomes of the Tribulations walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Tomes of the Tribulations is the ninth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Secrets of the Restricted Section. As
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All North Ford Bog Collectibles
All collectibles in North Ford Bog
Looking for all North Ford Bog collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the most northern region of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to reveal all North Ford Bog collectibles. Note: This page is a work in progress. Keep checking...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Like a Moth to a Frame Walkthrough
Lumos use
Do you need a Like a Moth to a Frame walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Like a Moth to a Frame is a Side Quest found in the Central Hall. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we a
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Herbology Class Walkthrough
Getting stuck in
Do you need a Herbology Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Herbology Class is the tenth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Tomes of the Tribulations. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Locket's Secret Walkthrough
Just a quick chat
Do you need a The Locket's Secret walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Locket's Secret is the seventh Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Welcome to Hogsmeade. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Ronen's Assignment Walkthrough
Time for some Reparo
Do you need a Professor Ronen's Assignment walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Ronen's Assignment is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked early on. As part of our Hogwarts Legac
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Sweeping the Competition Walkthrough
Get a reputation
Do you need a Sweeping the Competition walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Sweeping the Competition is a Side Quest you can begin after buying the first Broom Upgrade. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Beasts Class Walkthrough
Tame it
Do you need a Beasts Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Beasts Class is the 21st Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Percival Rackham's Trial. As pa
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: A Demanding Delivery Walkthrough
Potion trading
Looking for A Demanding Delivery walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? A Demanding Delivery is a Side Quest that starts in Hogsmeade. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Venomous Valour Walkthrough
To the greenhouse
Do you need a Venomous Valour walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Venemous Valour is a Side Quest in the game. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Weasley After Class Walkthrough
Natty or Sebastian?
Do you need a Weasley After Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Weasley After Class is the fifth Main Quest in the game, unlocked after attending Charms Class and
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: It's All Gobbledegook Walkthrough
We get it at least
Do you need an It's All Gobbledegook walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? It's All Gobbedegook is the 31st Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Profess
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How to Open Eyeball Chests
The Spell you need revealed
How do you open Eyeball Chests in Hogwarts Legacy? As you're exploring Hogwarts and the open world, you're likely to encounter large chests that have a big eyeball at the centre. However, you can't simply walk up to them and open them like Collection Chests. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we'
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Interior Decorating Walkthrough
Spruce the place up
Do you need an Interior Decorating walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Interior Decorating is a Side Quest you can start after completing The Room of Requirement. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: E-Vase-Ive Manoeuvre Walkthrough
Vase gallery
Do you need an E-Vase-Ive Manoeuvre walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? E-Vase-Ive Manoeuvre is a Side Quest in the game. As part of our Hogw
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Astronomy Class Walkthrough
Stargazer
Do you need an Astronomy Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Astronomy Class is the 26th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The High Keep. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Howin's Assignment Walkthrough
The next Beasts Class
Do you need a Professor Howin's Assignment walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Professor Howin's Assignment is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked in the back half of the game. As part of our
News Hogwarts Legacy's Massive PS5 Success Could Be Conjuring a Sequel Already
Shocker
Hogwarts Legacy's meteoric success is kind of old hat at this point, so it should be no surprise to learn that another project is potentially already in the offing, with developer Avalanche Software having begun recruitment. Spotted by Game Rant, the developer is looking for a software engineer to work on "an unannounced AAA console title."...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Potions Class Walkthrough
Brewing up a storm
Do you need a Potions Class walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Potions Class is the eleventh Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Herbology Class. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Flying Off the Shelves Walkthrough
Book collection
Do you need a Flying Off the Shelves walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Flying Off the Shelves is a Side Quest that begins in Central Hall. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: A Friend in Deed Walkthrough
To the cave
Do you need an A Friend in Deed walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? A Friend in Deed is a Side Quest that starts in Hogsmeade. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Headmistress Speaks Walkthrough
One more chat
Do you need a The Headmistress Speaks walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? The Headmistress Speaks is the 33rd Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing In the Shadow of the Mine.
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Flight Test Walkthrough
We have liftoff
Do you need a Flight Test walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Flight Test is a Side Quest you can start after you Get a Broomstick. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Weasley's Watchful Eye Walkthrough
The last stretch
Do you need a Weasley's Watchful Eye walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Weasley's Watchful Eye is the 41st Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing The Final Repository. As part
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is the game?
How long does it take to beat Hogwarts Legacy? How many hours long is the game? As a huge open world experience, Hogwarts Legacy can last you a really long time, depending on how much of its content you plan to complete. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal how long it takes to beat the game...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Back on the Path Walkthrough
Another brief chat
Do you need a Back on the Path walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Back on the Path is the 27th Main Quest in the game, unlocked after completing Astronomy Class. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Madam Kogawa's Assignment 1 Walkthrough
Balloon popping
Do you need a Madam Kogawa's Assignment 1 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Madam Kogawa's Assignment 1 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked in the back half of the game. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Coastal Cavern Collectibles
All collectibles in Coastal Cavern
Looking for all Coastal Cavern collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area towards the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Coastal Cavern collectibles. Note: This
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Feldcroft Region Collectibles
All collectibles in Feldcroft Region
Looking for all Feldcroft Region collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area to the left of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Feldcroft Region collectibles. Note: This
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Clagmar Coast Collectibles
All collectibles on Clagmar Coast
Looking for all Clagmar Coast collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Clagmar Coast collectibles. Note: This page is
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Manor Cape Collectibles
All collectibles in Manor Cape
Looking for all Manor Cape collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Manor Cape collectibles. Note: This page is a work i
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Marunweem Lake Collectibles
All collectibles on Marunweem Lake
Looking for all Marunweem Lake collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area dominated by water on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Marunweem Lake collectibles. Note: This
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Forbidden Forest Collectibles
All collectibles in the Forbidden Forest
Looking for all Forbidden Forest collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region just west of Hogsmeade on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to reveal all Forbidden Forest collectibles.
Friday5th May 2023
News Despite Being Bought by Sony, Bungie Increases Destiny 2's Season Pass Pricing
Inflation arrives
Even the freshly minted Bungie, acquired by Sony for over $3 billion, is feeling the economic pinch it appears. Buried among a frankly frightening deluge of information, the legendary developer revealed that it’ll be bumping the price of its Season Passes moving forwards. Beginning with Season 21, you’ll have to pay 1,200...
Thursday4th May 2023
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Madam Kogawa's Assignment 2 Walkthrough
More balloons
Do you need a Madam Kagoawa's Assignment 2 walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Madam Kagowa's Assignment 2 is an Assignment in the game that's unlocked in the back half of the game. As part of our
News PS5, PS4's Next Assassin's Creed Could Be Sneakily Close
Creepin' up on you
Assassin's Creed: Mirage could be closer than we all might think, imminent even, according to an alleged GameStop employee posting on the /r/GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit. The post shows grainy images of the title appearing within the company's internal system, which might sound flimsy alone, but does align with previous...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Hogsmeade Valley Collectibles
All collectibles in Hogsmeade Valley
Looking for all Hogsmeade Valley collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region just east of Hogsmeade on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we are going to reveal all Forbidden Forest collectibles.
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Cragcroftshire Collectibles
All collectibles in Cragcroftshire
Looking for all Cragcroftshire collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area at the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Cragcroftshire collectibles. Note: This page
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Hogwarts Valley Collectibles
All collectibles in Hogwarts Valley
Looking for all Hogwarts Valley collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region central on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Hogwarts Valley collectibles. Note: This page
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Is There Quidditch?
Can you play Quidditch?
Is there Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy? Can you play Quidditch matches in the game? Quidditch is by far the most popular sport in the wizarding world, and is commonly played at Hogwarts where the four Houses compete for the Golden Snitch. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal whether you can play...
News Final Fantasy 16's PS5 Console Bundle Can Be Pre-Ordered Now
Costs £539/$559
If you're in the market for a PS5 and are looking to pick Final Fantasy XVI up next month, you may want to combine the two purchases for the special console bundle releasing alongside the Square Enix RPG. Available for pre-order now is the previously announced Final Fantasy XVI PS5 console bundle, which packs in a PS5 download code...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All South Hogwarts Region Collectibles
All collectibles in South Hogwarts Region
Looking for all South Hogwarts Region collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region just to the north of the castle on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all South Hogwarts Region collectibles
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Absconder Encounter Walkthrough
Arach oh no
Looking for Absconder Encounter walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? Absconder Encounter is a Side Quest that starts in Hogsmeade. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All South Sea Bog Collectibles
All collectibles in South Sea Bog
Looking for all South Sea Bog collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the swampy area south of Hogwarts on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all South Sea Bog collectibles.
News Dragon Age Narrative Lead Claims BioWare 'Quietly Resented' Its Writers
The "albatross" holding the company back
The Writer's Guild of America is currently striking, a state of affairs that is going to have a profound effect on the media you enjoy in the months and years to come, including video games. In solidarity, many writers in the industry have taken to Twitter to offer support and share their own experiences...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Poidsear Coast Collectibles
All collectibles in Poidsear Coast
Looking for all Poidsear Coast collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the area towards the bottom of the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all Poidsear Coast collectibles. Note: This
News LEGO 2K Drive Pulls a Halo Infinite, No Time Gated Seasons
Progress when you like
LEGO 2K Drive is borrowing one of the few things Halo Infinite's live service model got right: seasonal content without a time limit. 2K Games has announced the open zone racing game will be supported across four seasons of content in a Drive Pass — with free and premium tiers available — but unlike a typical Battle Pass,...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All's Well That Ends Bell Walkthrough
Saved by the bell
Looking for an All's Well That Ends Bell walkthrough for Hogwarts Legacy? All's Well That Ends Bell is a Side Quest that starts in Hogwarts. As part of our
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All North Hogwarts Region Collectibles
All collectibles in North Hogwarts Region
Looking for all North Hogwarts Region collectibles in Hogwarts Legacy? There are many different types of collectibles to find in the region just to the north of the castle on the World Map. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal all North Hogwarts Region collectibles
News For Some Reason NBA's Kevin Durant Is Coming to Call of Duty
Nothing but net
Amid all the handwringing over Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the background story is that Call of Duty has become a bit of a basket case. The series is still infinitely popular, of course – although it is shedding numbers – but in chasing Fortnite’s crown it’s started doin
News Diablo 4's Live Service Stuff Will Be Detailed Next Week
Seasons, battle pass...
Like it or not, Diablo 4 is set to be a long-term project for Blizzard, through the magic of a live service model. That's not to say the action RPG's going to launch unfinished or anything — the campaign's supposed to be a good 35 hours long, for example — but the intention is to keep adding and refreshing things as the...
News Former Life Is Strange Studio Brings Harmony: The Fall of Reverie to PS5 Next Month
Save humanity or crush it
French studio DON'T NOD might not be the one behind the Life Is Strange series anymore, but it's still making narrative experiences designed to get the tears flowing. Case in point: it's bringing Harmony: The Fall of Reverie to PS5 on 22nd June 2023. You play a character named Polly who's searching for her missing mum, and...
News Uncut Amnesia: The Bunker Footage Reveals the Ghostly Horrors of WW1
10 minutes of gameplay
Frictional Games has today uploaded an extended look at World War 1 horror game Amnesia: The Bunker. 10 minutes of uncut gameplay provides a deep dive into the horrors of the PS4 game, which arrives on 23rd May 2023. Feel free to give it a watch above. Retaining the general gameplay mechanics and features from 2020's Amnesia:...
News Titanfall Series Director Cooking Up 'Something New' at Respawn
Give the people more mechs
Steve Fukuda was the director of Respawn Entertainment's excellent FPS series, Titanfall, and led development on both Titanfall and Titanfall 2. More recently, Fukuda has peeled off a small team of Respawn developers and is hard at work on a new IP, given the directive to "find the fun in something new". The news comes to...
Wednesday3rd May 2023
News PS5 Firmware Update Has Fixed an Overlooked PS4 Backwards Compatibility Issue
Fix up
There was much scepticism of PS5’s backwards compatibility prior to release, but it turned out really good. Practically the entirety of the PS4’s library works on Sony’s new-gen console, and benefits from improved performance and faster loading times. That means the transition between PlayStation platforms has never been easier, and...
News PS5 Pro Is '100%' Happening, Says Reliable Report
Start putting aside your pennies
News of impending PlayStation hardware has been percolating for a while now, with the reliable Tom Henderson indicating Sony has multiple projects in the works. The prospect of a PS5 Pro (launching next year, no less) seems the most exciting to us, although the PlayStation faithful see
News PS5 Action MMORPG Chrono Odyssey Almost Looks Too Good to Be True in Gameplay Reveal
Time will tell
We've seen a lot of super promising MMORPGs come and go in our time covering PlayStation, but Chrono Odyssey might just have the most impressive pitch we've seen in years. Built on Unreal Engine 5, it's being developed by South Korean studio Npixel, and it's coming to PS5. The gameplay reveal trailer doesn't give us a date, but the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Finally Gets Standalone Release on PS5
Small upgrade fee for owners of PS4 version
Alongside announcing a prequel comic book for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games has confirmed that it's finally making Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered available for individual purchase. Previously only available on PC, or via special editions of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the PS5 remaster of...
News Gigantic Saints Row Patch Notes Posted Ahead of Next Week's Major Update
Overhauled combat and much, much more
Developer Volition has posted a frankly gigantic list of changes coming to Saints Row next week. The patch will drop on the 9th May alongside the game's first story DLC, The Heist and the Hazardous, and makes some fundamental changes to how the sandbox title operates. We've known about the main features of this...
News This Is the Impact PS Plus Can Have on a Game's Player Numbers
Ascenders
We've seen it many times by now: a game that appears on PS Plus Essential's monthly lineup often receives a huge boost in players. That might sound obvious, but the impact certainly varies from game to game. Some, like Rocket League and Deep Rock Galactic, thrive thanks to PS Plus, and it sounds as though it's happening again. No More...
News Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Update 1.23 Live Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
Not updating just for the Seyka of it
The latest patch for Horizon Forbidden West's excellent expansion, Burning Shores, is now available on PS5. Taking the game to version 1.23, this 3.8GB update makes some important fixes to common issues and much more. Beware: the patch notes below may contain spoilers! Several fixes have been made to Quests of...
News Returnal Dev Has Expanded Workforce for Next PS5 Project
Game is King
Housemarque, the Finnish developer behind titles like Returnal and Resogun, is PlayStation Studio's resident arcade expert. Since joining the first-party family, it seems the company has grown to 110 people, with that number likely to increase as it gears up for whatever comes next (though they aren't in the habit of making sequels)...
News Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Cleans the Streets on PS5, PS4 This Summer
Billy and Jimmy Lee return
Beat-'em-ups have been on the rise in recent years, so why not keep things rolling? Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is a brand new entry in the storied series, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 very soon. Developed by Secret Base (Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe) and published by Modus Games, this is a...
News Well-Liked Immersive Sim Weird West Gets 4K, 60fps Version for PS5
Glow up time
Weird West is getting a native PS5 version in the not-too-distant future. Details are scarce, with about the only features confirmed being 4K resolution and that all-important 60fps, with more news coming next week. We enjoyed Weird West, praising its great story and fantastic combat, and the title has seen numerous updates and...
News EA Sports F1 23 Brings Back Dramatic Story Mode Braking Point on PS5, PS4
Devon heaven
If you followed the dramatic story of Aiden Jackson and Devon Butler in F1 2021 story mode Braking Point, then you’ll be excited to learn it’s making a return in EA Sports F1 23. We were clinging to every word of the plot relayed by reviewer Stephen Tailby at the time, and we’re looking forward to hearing more about the twists and...
News PS5 Will Transform Tekken 8's Player Experience, Proclaims Katsuhiro Harada
Fast as lightning
Tekken 8 is skipping a PS4 iteration, if you didn't know, and will instead be taking full advantage of PS5's fancy new tech. And while all aspects of the lovely machine are utilised, it's actually the SSD which will transform the player's experience, and not necessarily the extra graphical muscle (although that helps). Franchise...
Poll Rate the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
The final time
Regular readers will know that we have our own list of Best Final Fantasy Games here on Push Square. It includes just about every Final Fantasy title released on PlayStation platforms to date, and it's all user rated. The thing is, we want to refresh the list with the recently released Pixel Remasters — and so we want you to give...
Random Scary Skyrim Mod Uses AI Tool ChatGPT to Give NPCs Minds of Their Own
Behold, the future!
Skyrim has shown itself to be fertile ground for experimentation once again, with modders utilising the AI tool ChatGPT (that latest of technical bugaboos) to generate endless reams of dialogue and audio in a spooky peek at our impending AI-ruled future. As reported by PC Gamer, modder Ar
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Gets a Comic Book Prequel, Out This Weekend
As part of Free Comic Book Day
To celebrate Free Comic Book Day this weekend, Sony and Marvel have announced they will be publishing a new comic book that serves as a prequel to Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Participating comic book stores in the USA will have copies for you to pick up, and the issue will also be available for download in the Marvel...
News PS Plus Helps Put Tchia in One Million Players' Hands
PS5, PS4 physical versions announced
Day one PS Plus Extra game Tchia has been played by more than one million players across PS5, PS4, and PC, studio Awaceb has today announced. Its release onto Sony's subscription service will probably make up a significant portion of that player base, but sales on the PS Store and across PC will have contributed...
News PS1 Survival Horror Returns in The Tartarus Key, Out for PS4 on 31st May
Mansion escape
Developer Vertical Reach has today announced its PS1-style survival horror game The Tartarus Key will be releasing for PS4 on 31st May 2023. A new trailer can be viewed above, which should whet the appetite of classic Resident Evil and Silent Hill fans. Told from the first-person perspective, you'll play as Alex, whose wound up in a...
News Fresh Info on PS5, PS4 Action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant May Be Incoming
Stay sharp
Announced back in December of last year via a short trailer, we've been patiently waiting on additional information regarding Fate/Samurai Remnant — the latest project in the long-running Fate franchise. All we know about the game is that it's an action RPG with a feudal Japan setting. It's being developed and published by Koei Tecmo...
News Capcom Aiming for Street Fighter 6 to Be the Best-Selling Game in the Series
New fighter targeting 10 million
Capcom is setting the bar high for its upcoming fighting game, Street Fighter 6. Obviously, the publisher will want all of its games to be big hits, and the series has always sold reasonably well. However, by positioning this title as a fighter with mass appeal that'll evolve and grow over time, Capcom is looking to...
News Quick Atomic Heart Teaser Confirms First DLC Pack for the Summer
All 20 seconds of it
A 20-second teaser trailer for the first Atomic Heart DLC pack has been released, confirming the expansion will release this summer. It reveals you'll be visiting a new area in Facility 3826 set on water, with winding paths and buildings above it. While it lacks a name for now, the DLC will launch on PS5 and PS4, presumably...
Tuesday2nd May 2023
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PS5 Patch Out Now, Promises Improved Performance and Crash Fixes
The next step
Update: The latest patch for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is now live on PS5, weighing in at a very reasonable 1.17GB. As detailed in the original article below, the focus of the update is to improve the game's general performance, and fix several crashing issues. Hopefully it's another step in the right direction for Respawn's adventure...
News Three More PS Plus Essential Games Up for Download Now on PS5, PS4
And they're off
Today's the day for your monthly PS Plus Essential update, with three new PS5, PS4 titles available to download now on the base tier of Sony's subscription service. UK and European users can get GRID Legends, Chivalry 2, and Descenders now, with availability rolling out across the USA later in the day. You've got until Tuesday, 6th...
Gallery Final Fantasy 16 Artwork Is a Feast for the Eyes
All character art, Eikons, and more
Typical of the long-running series, Final Fantasy XVI has some downright gorgeous artwork behind it. In fact, it's so good that we've decided to gather it all on a single page for your perusal. Below, you'll find all of the officially released Final Fantasy XVI artwork so far, most of which has been beautifully...
It's a knockout
We can all admit it: Street Fighter 5 was a huge disappointment. As a one-on-one fighting game, the release was exceptional, but Capcom completely forgot about the audience beyond pro players – and the sequel suffered as a result. While the Japanese publisher would go on to make respectable improvements to the release over time,...
News Saints Row's First Story DLC, Major Update Drop Next Week
Planning a heist
The first of three story expansions for the new Saints Row will release sooner than some people realise. Titled The Heist and the Hazardous, this DLC is about the Saints taking revenge on an "obnoxious movie star". It drops next week, on the 9th May, alongside a major update — also the first of three, planned out until August...
Guide Redfall: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Suck it up
Can you play Redfall on PS5 and PS4? The latest game from award-winning Dishonored and Deathloop developer Arkane released on 2nd May, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, and it's left many pondering whether the co-op focused vampire looter shooter will launch on Sony's systems. On this page, we're going to answer the question: can you play...
News Prepare Yourself for More Sonic as Frontiers Fuels Software Sales for SEGA
Over 3.2 million copies sold to date
Sonic the Hedgehog has always been one of SEGA's most popular franchises, but with a successful new game — and a pair of hit movies — the mascot is in a very healthy position right now. Sonic Frontiers has been doing particularly well for the publisher; as of 31st March 2023, the experimental open zone title...
News Gran Turismo Movie's First Trailer Tells the Whole Tale in Two Minutes
From gamer to racer
Gran Turismo – the movie, not the game! – looks pretty good! The film, due out in theatres this August, is based on the real-life story of Jann Mardenborough, a gamer who progressed through the GT Academy to eventually race for Nissan. You can basically extract the entire plot from this two minute trailer, but seeing as it...
News Final Midnight Suns DLC, PS4 Version Both Launch on 11th May
There's a Storm coming
2K Games has announced both the final Marvel's Midnight Suns DLC and the base game's PS4 version will release next week on 11th May 2023. The last expansion features Storm from the X-Men, and she brings with her the normal set of new story missions, Abbey upgrades, and abilities as Deadpool, Venom, and Morbius did before her...
News PS4 Version Helps Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Sell Two Million Copies
Across all six games
The latest PS4 and Nintendo Switch versions of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters have seen the six-game bundle push past two million copies sold overall. Originally released for PC and smartphones, the collection was updated with some new fonts and boost modes as it arrived on home consoles. Since this is total sales across the...
News Future Dredge Updates Include Free Content, Paid DLC
Four big updates in total
Fishing title turned horror nightmare Dredge will be continually updated throughout the year with free content packs and a paid DLC at the end of it. As detailed on the PlayStation Blog, the next few months will see markers be added to the in-game map as well as a Photo Mode and a chilled out Wildlife experience. Later on...
News Forspoken Wants to Remind You It's Getting a Big Prequel DLC This Month
Enter the Frey
Out later this month on PS5, Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust promises more magical adventures for Frey Holland. The expansion releases on the 26th May, and places a heavy emphasis on dual characters. The DLC's story actually whisks Frey back in time, to a war that shaped the action RPG's fantasy world. You can catch a glimpse of In...
News Over 200 Legends Join the Batter's Box in EA Sports Super Mega Baseball 4 on PS5, PS4
Dinger dong
We knew when EA Sports acquired Super Mega Baseball developer Metalhead Studio there would likely be a sequel at some point, and it’s pitching up a 2nd June release date on PS5 and PS4. Now officially named EA Sports Super Mega Baseball 4, the long awaited fourth instalment in the arcade baseball series will see over 200 legends added...
News A Third Promising League of Legends Spin-Off Game Is Out This Month
23rd May to be exact
Riot Forge is suddenly pumping these League of Legends spin-off games out at a rapid rate, with a third now confirmed for launch later this month. Named Convergence: A League of Legends Story, it's a story-driven 2D platformer all about being "bold, electric, and vibrant". Though the
News Fall Guys Finally Gets Level Editor on 10th May as Part of Season 4
Creative Construction coming soon
The Fall Guys level creation mode was officially announced earlier this year, and now it has a release date. The good news is that it's just around the corner; Fall Guys Creative, as it's called, joins the game on 10th May 2023, as part of Season 4. This new mode will allow all players to create their very own...
Guide Best PS5, PS4 Games Like Redfall
Alternative supernatural shooters on PS5, PS4
What are the best PS5, PS4 games like Redfall? Bethesda's vampire-hunting co-op shooter is now available on Xbox systems, but it won't be arriving on Sony's consoles anytime soon, if at all. Still, if you're in the mood for some supernatural thrills, you're not short of options on PS5 and PS4. There are...
News Rocket League Travels to a Galaxy Far, Far Away This Star Wars Day
Droid-themed cosmetics coming soon
4th May — or May the fourth, to get in the spirit of things — is a day that celebrates all things Star Wars every year. Fans of the ever-popular sci-fi universe can always look forward to this day, which often brings with it some exciting announcements. With Star Wars Jedi: Survivor recently bringing the hype...
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Random PS5 Controller Now Being Used to Conceive Kids
Talk about a back-of-the-box quote
A "sperm-injecting robot" has successfully fertilised human eggs, with the operator using a PS5 controller to steer a small mechanised needle during in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedures. Two healthy babies have thus far been born, making them the first human beings in history to have been born after...
Guide PS Stars: How to Solve PS Plus Game Catalogue: Must Play This Month (May 2023) Campaign
Pick it up
Looking for how to solve the PS Plus Game Catalogue: Must Play This Month (May 2023) Campaign in PS Stars? This campaign requires you to play one of five different games based on clues, in return for 50 Points. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide, we're going to explain how to solve the PS Plus Game Catalogue: Must Play This Month...
News UK's Activision Buyout Block Forbids Microsoft from Trying Again for 10 Years
Time-out
Microsoft's effort to acquire Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard was already starting to look quite dire, but an appeals process is currently underway, we're told. If unsuccessful, however, Microsoft will apparently need to wait a full decade before it will be able to try again. Over on
News $70 Games Could Be Hurting PS5, PS4 Sales, But There's More to the Story
Pony up
As we approach the PS5's third birthday, it seems like Sony's console has been going from strength to strength lately. There are reports that conflict with that assessment, however, and as an unbiased pillar of PlayStation coverage, we thought it only fair to present a different side of the s
News Sony: We're Not Just Creating 10 Live Service Destiny or Fortnite Games
Titles will be of different genres and scales
Sony has sought to clarify its live service plans for the future, revealing in a new interview with GamesIndustry.biz the 10 titles it has in the works aren't just Destiny or Fortnite rip-offs. PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst said: "PlayStation Studios are making a variety of games that could be...
News Mortal Kombat 12 Is Koming! Very First Teaser Appears to Emerge
The sands of time
An otherwise unremarkable video, in which various NetherRealm Studios staffers express gratitude for the series’ 30th anniversary, appears to include the very first teaser of Mortal Kombat 12. We know that the game is targeting a 2023 release due to a Warner Bros shareholder report, but creator Ed Boon and his team have resisted...
News PS5's Sci-Fi Thriller The Invincible Gets 10 Minutes of Tense Gameplay
Atmospheric
Set to release later this year on PS5, The Invincible has been turning heads for a while now. It's a story-driven sci-fi adventure title based on the Polish novel of the same name, and it's looked really promising in all of its trailers so far. If you've been keeping an eye on The Invincible, you'll be happy to know that ten whole...
News PlayStation Beats Nintendo, Xbox to Another Sales Milestone
500 million home consoles sold
Already enjoying a particularly lucrative financial quarter, Sony has crossed another sales milestone, becoming the first console manufacturer to sell 500 million home consoles. Obviously, that removes handhelds from the equation (sorry, Nintendo, that means most of your 833 million isn't eligible), so PSP and PS Vita...
Mini Review Minecraft Legends (PS5) - Streamlined Strategy for the Young at Heart
The Piglins are revolting
Minecraft Legends brings a fairly unique mix of action and strategy to Mojang's famous cubed universe, in which you must defend the Overworld from a ravaging horde of interdimensional Piglin invaders. It's quite fun in short bursts, too, but simplicity and repetition quickly set in, meaning those looking for an engaging...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dead Island 2?
Back from the dead
Dead Island 2 has been shuffling around PS5 and PS4 for over a week now, and so it's time to find out what you lot think about this latest zombie-smushing title. It's fair to say that we've been waiting on this one for a while — the project itself was rebooted multiple times after its initial reveal all the way back in... 2014?!...
Mini Review Revita (PS5) - The Ultimate Roguelite Experience
It’s high time you clocked in
Revita is a 2D platforming roguelite twin-stick shooter from small indie developer BenStar. You play as a young blue-haired child, who awakens on the metro with no recollection of who they are. When leaving the train, you are faced with a long journey of self-discovery as you ascend an ominous clocktower in search of...
News The Apocalypse Awaits Your Bank Balance if You Pod Out $2,000 for This The Last of Us 2 Statue
*Ellie statue sold seperately
An officially licensed and incredibly premium statue of The Last of Us: Part 2 deuteragonist Abby is now available for pre-order, provided you have the inclination and some cash to burn. Clocking in at 23" and costing a cool $1,099.00, this monument to Abby (called "The Confrontation") is only one half of a whole, with...
News UK Sales Charts: PS5 Makes Up 82% of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Physical Sales
The UK's second biggest game launch of 2023
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was last week's best-selling physical game in the UK, with its release marking the region's second-biggest launch of the year behind Hogwarts Legacy. 82 per cent of purchases were for the PS5 version, but sales were down overall by 35 per cent when compared to 2019's Star Wars...
News Newly Announced RPG Mon-Yu Might Have the Most Ridiculous Full Name on PS5
It's too big for the headline
Turn-based, dungeon-crawling RPG Mon-Yu is coming West on PS5. It was previously announced for Nintendo Switch and PC, but now it'll also launch on Sony's current-gen console this autumn / fall. With the actual news out of the way, you're probably wondering what the headline of this article is all about. Well, strap...
Reminder You're Running Out of Time to Claim April 2023's PS Plus Essential Games
Get 'em while you can
The selection of PS Plus Essential games will rotate starting tomorrow, meaning it’s last chance saloon for April 2023’s inclusions. As of the time of publication, you’ll have hours to add Meet Your Maker, Tails of Iron, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure to your library. The latter, it should be noted, was recently added to PS...
News Gran Turismo Movie Trailer Makes a Rolling Start Tomorrow
Start your engines
The trailer for Gran Turismo’s upcoming movie, which got rave reviews from critics after debuting behind closed doors, will be publicly released tomorrow. A short teaser, which showcases some stunning racing shots, has aired in advance to whet your appetite. The film will officially roll out in theatres this August. Starring...
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