News - June, 2023
Friday30th Jun 2023
News Final Fantasy 16 Is Overheating and Crashing PS5 Consoles Completely
Beware graphics mode
Well, it looks like Sqaure Enix has got some work to do with Final Fantasy 16. The action RPG, which released just over a week ago at the time of writing, appears to have a pretty serious crashing issue. And when we say serious, we mean it's straight up overheating PS5 consoles and completely shutting them down. This is...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for July and August 2023
Shooters, sports and everything in between!
The summer months may well be a quieter time for gaming, what with most publishers saving their heavy hitters for the holiday season, but there are still plenty of titles launching over the next couple of months that are certainly worth a look. As always, we've been busy putting together some highlights...
News Canada Joins UK, US in Questioning Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Buyout
Another blow
If you've not been keeping up, the FTC — the United States' antitrust regulator — is currently in a major legal battle with Microsoft regarding its intention to acquire Activision Blizzard for $69 billion. This has dredged up all kinds of stories, not least of which the ridiculous budget of Sony's biggest games, Microsoft's plans to...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy 16?
Hot stuff?
Final Fantasy 16 has been available on PS5 for just over a week, and so, as always, we want to know what you think of the latest blockbuster release. While it undoubtedly has its flaws, the overall reception of the action RPG has been very positive online. High critic reviews and plenty of praise from players has resulted in one of the...
News Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Reportedly in Early Development
Catch the wind
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is easily one of the most beloved games in Ubisoft's long-running series. The seafaring escapade of Edward Kenway first released on the PS4 and PS3 as a cross-gen title — a launch game for the PS4 — all the way back in 2013. And now, almost a full decade later, two unnamed Kotaku sources are saying...
News Gollum Dev Daedalic Entertainment to Focus on Publishing After Disastrous Launch
Current Lord of the Rings project halted
Daedalic Entertainment will be shutting down its in-house development efforts in the wake of The Lord of the Rings: Gollum's rough launch. The German company, which has been both developing and publishing games since 2007, will be focusing solely on the latter half of its business moving forward. Internal...
News Playtesting RoboCop: Rogue City Next Week a Potential Prime Directive
Comply, citizen
Nostalgia-laden FPS RoboCop: Rogue City is holding a closed playtest next week in order to flush out any lingering unwanted elements from the code. So if you can't wait until the title's PS5 release in September, a chance exists for you to play your part, albeit on PC. You can still sign up to do your civic duty, citizen, provided...
News After Initial Concerns, Sony Now in Talks with Roblox for PlayStation Version
Jim Ryan explains why it hasn't happened yet
You can't yet play Roblox on PS5 or PS4, and thanks to some new revelations from the FTC / Microsoft hearing, we're learning why. New comments from PlayStation head Jim Ryan have surfaced, explaining the main reason the incredibly popular platform has yet to reach Sony's consoles, and it boils down to...
Just the cost of living and doing business
It seems like no currency is sacred when it comes to the increased prices caused by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rampant inflation in much of the West. That includes Fortnite's intangible, in-game currency, the might V-Buck, which is set to increase in price in select regions. Players in Canada...
News Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance Bends the Elements on PS5, PS4 in 2023
Don't look back in Aanger
A sure-fire sign of a good game is when there are multiple colons in the title, so we're excited to see more of Avatar: The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance. The announcement trailer above introduces the idea; essentially, this looks to be an action adventure that lets you live out the best moments from the hit animated...
Interview How Cocoon Melds Many Worlds into One Promising Game
"We focus on making the best game possible"
Off the back of its PS5, PS4 release date announcement during the Annapurna Interactive Showcase, we caught up with Cocoon developer Geometric Interactive to learn more about what is one of our most anticipated indie titles of the year. With the ability to carry entire worlds on your back and dive into...
News Dark Horse's Epic DOOM Slayer Figure Will Cost You Both Arm and Leg at $295
Rip and tear into your savings account
Few dedicated dealers of death are so instantly recognizable as the DOOM Slayer. Thankfully, now you too can ward off the legions of hell by having a truly epic recreation of Earth's tireless protector grace your own shelf, provided you can afford that kind of protection. With 32 points of articulation and an...
News PS5, PS4 Action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant Reveals New Gameplay Details
Better together
Its latest trailer gave us an idea of how upcoming action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant actually plays, but a new post on the PlayStation Blog from director Ryota Matsushita provides some welcome details. We've also got some fresh screenshots, which is always nice. Set in 17th century Japan, F
News Monster Hunter Rise Another Colossal Hit for Capcom, Tops 13 Million Sales
Rise up
Already a hit on Nintendo Switch and PC before coming to PS5 and PS4 early this year, Monster Hunter Rise has now topped a whopping 13 million sales. In other words, Capcom now has another undeniable blockbuster on its hands, adding to a string of hugely successful projects over the last five years or so. As we've pointed out previously, the...
News The Battle of Zhongyuan Begins in First of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s Three Expansions
Not today, Dian Wei
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s first story DLC, the Battle of Zhongyuan, is available now on PS5 and PS4 for those that want a second serving of excellent combat. Access was included as part of the game's Season Pass, so if you picked that up back at launch, you're good to go. You can get a taste of some of that famously romantic...
News Tame Creatures and Fly with Friends in Flock, the Most Chill Game Coming to PS5, PS4
Watch some new gameplay
Flock, from the creators of Hohokum and I Am Dead, looks like a super relaxing good time. Developer Hollow Ponds has just released a new gameplay walkthrough video, embedded above, and it just looks delightful. The game has you riding around on a giant bird, flying around a colourful open world in search of strange animals...
News Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Sells Its Story Ahead of Super Busy October Schedule
By the blade
Sword Art Online: Last Recollection has a new story trailer, with the action RPG ready to fight for your attention ahead of what is an incredibly busy October release schedule. Kirito and the gang's latest adventure is set to launch on the 6th October, just before titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage, Lords of the Fallen, Disgaea 7
News Bounty Star to Miss 2023 Release, Will Mech Amends on PS5, PS4 in 2024
Whoa there, partner
Originally slated to launch in 2023, the mech actions/farm management game Bounty Star: The Morose Tale of Graveyard Clem will instead turn over a new leaf in 2024 on PS5 and PS4. A colourful combination of customizable mech action and survival/farming elements, Bounty Star tells the story of traumatized war veteran Clem as she...
Thursday29th Jun 2023
News Bloodborne PS5 Running at 60fps a Welcome Sight for Old Hunters
"Majestic! A hunter is a hunter, even in a dream. But alas, not too fast!"
Inimitable Souls modder Lance McDonald has struck digital gold again, tasting the forbidden fruit that publisher Sony and developer FromSoftware has denied us all: to experience cult-classic PS4 exclusive Bloodborne running on PS5, natively at 1080p, at a silky-smooth...
Mini Review Synapse (PSVR2) - Some Incredible Gameplay But Not Enough Content
Make it Synapsey
While Fracked, the last title from nDreams, wasn’t flawless, it had great gameplay and a lot of style. And that’s largely what you’re going to get from Synapse, a rogue-lite shooter where you have to break into a mind to steal memories. Rogue-lites are all about incremental improvement. You have to walk, so that eventually...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Delayed One Week on PS5, Runs at 60fps
More dialogue than The Lord of the Rings
If you own both a PS5 and an Xbox Series X, you'll now have quite the decision to make on 6th September 2023: do you play Baldur's Gate 3 or Starfield first? Larian Studios has announced that while its huge RPG is moving its release date up a month on PC, the PS5 version is being pushed back one week — to...
News Comical AEW: Fight Forever Glitches Are Giving the Infamous WWE 2K20 a Run for Its Money
Match made in heaven
What is it about wrestling games that make them so prone to some of the most mind-bending and comedic glitches in the industry? The infamous WWE 2K20 put the — admittedly pretty funny — problem on the map in a big way, but now, new release AEW: Fight Forever has some bugs of its own up its sleeve. Having released today on...
News Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth Marks the First Game Made by Annapurna Interactive
Coming to PC and consoles
For years now, Annapurna Interactive has been known as one of the best indie publishers around, helping other studios bring their games to market like Outer Wilds, Solar Ash, and Stray. Now, though, the company has its own internal team set up and the first title it's developing is Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth. This will...
News Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Gets Whole Host of New Features and Additions on PS5, PS4
Mount up for another tilt
Chivalry 2 may have nailed the feeling of combat in the notoriously brutal age, but Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord is no slouch in the medieval murder department either. It's also an infinitely better way to truly immerse oneself in a deep ever-changing RPG world full of massive battles. Developer TaleWorlds Entertainment...
News Viral Hit Placid Plastic Duck Simulator Brings Sony's Tech Demo Full Circle on PS5, PS4
Uses LOD, Lots of Ducks
As PlayStation fans, we all know Sony's fondness for the rubber duck. Back before the PS3 launched, the company showed a PS2 rubber duck simulation before showing how much improved it was on the advanced console. Sumo Digital even made a whole game based around the bath time playthings called Super Rub 'a' Dub. Well,...
News There's Already Concern Over Crash Team Rumble's Future
Crashed
Crash Team Rumble released on PS5 and PS4 over a week ago, but you'd be forgiven for completely overlooking its launch, which was — at least from our perspective — incredibly muted. The multiplayer title was met with okay reviews, but it's also had to endure quite a bit of criticism from Crash fans who just wanted another platforming...
News Dying Light 2's PS5, PS4 'Good Night, Good Luck' Update Brings Darker Nights and New Terrors
Don't turn out the lights
Dying Light 2 is getting something of a nightmarish facelift, with the simple experience of venturing outside at night getting a drastic overhaul. The 'Good night, Good Luck' update will make nights darker and infected Volatiles more prevalent, alongside parkour improvements and a whole bunch more. We got an update trailer,...
News SEGA Uninterested in Being Acquired by Sony, Microsoft
"No, not now."
SEGA isn't interested in being acquired by the likes of Sony or Microsoft at the moment according to co-chief operating officer Shuji Utsumi. When asked if the Japanese company is open to the idea of being bought out by another company, Utsumi responded to Bloomberg saying simply: "No, not now." SEGA holds the rights to game...
Random Final Fantasy 16 Actor Discovers Debauched Community's Thirsty Fan Fiction
Rule 34 strikes again
Perhaps just now becoming aware of that seemingly eternal adage of the Internet age, Final Fantasy XVI protagonist portrayer Ben Starr has apparently discovered the drawings and imagined extracurricular activities fans have been churning out of late. Now, we don't know exactly what Starr saw to elicit the response, but just...
News Even with Final Fantasy 16, PS5 Can't Outsell Switch in Japan
Game sells 330,000+ copies
If you need any more evidence the Nintendo Switch has Japan on complete lock, then here it is: even with Final Fantasy XVI backing it, the PS5 couldn't outsell the hybrid system last week. Famitsu statistics reveal (via Gematsu) the PS5 — disc console and digital edition combined — sold 85,385 units. Meanwhile, the...
News Football Manager 25 Pitched as a 'True Sequel' on PS5
Running on a new engine and tech
In a lengthy blog post, Football Manager developer Sports Interactive has mapped out what the next few years look like for the simulation series on PS5 and other consoles. While this year's Football Manager 24 will be an iteration of the 2022 instalment, Football Manager 25 is being billed as a "true sequel". The...
News Layoffs Reported as BioWare Shifts 'Renewed Focus' to Mass Effect, Dragon Age
To better focus on key franchises
Developer BioWare has reported layoffs as the studio passes the torch of the venerable MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic to another (Broadsword). Now, its full attention turns to the upcoming Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, and the as-yet-unnamed next Mass Effect, the studio has said. Word comes from a post on the BioWare...
News Gory Horror Game Scorn Announced for PS5, Out This Year
Will utilise PS5 DualSense controller
Following social media teases from developer Ebb Software, it's been confirmed Scorn will be ported over to PS5 later this year. A solid release date hasn't been given, but the grotesque horror title will make full use of the PS5 DualSense controller. Check out the reveal trailer above. If you've not heard of...
News Wild Card Football Marks the Long-Awaited Return of Arcade Football on PS5, PS4
Officially licensed and over-the-top
Tired of the Madden NFL franchise and yearning for the glory years of NFL Blitz and its ilk? Saber Interactive has announced Wild Card Football, a totally new officially licensed arcade American football game, with a roster of “hundreds” of pros – including former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin...
News Astro's Playroom Dev Team Asobi in the Spotlight in Studio Profile Video
"Our team turns technology into magic"
If you've been wondering what Team Asobi is up to, well, you'll still be wondering by the time this video is over — but it's worth a quick watch nonetheless. This studio, based in Tokyo, Japan, is the group responsible for two beloved titles: Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Astro's Playroom. Sony's shining the...
News Carry Worlds on Your Back in Cocoon, Coming to PS5, PS4 This September
Just before the October madness
Cocoon from Geometric Interactive was named our SGF Game of the Show based solely on its opening 40 minutes of gameplay, and now we know when we'll get to experience the entire thing. As part of this year's Annapurna Interactive Showcase, it has been confirmed the incredibly promising indie title will launch for PS5,...
News Nidhogg Developer Swaps Swords for Handlebars in Ghost Bike
Ready your pedals on PS5, PS4
Nidhogg team Messhof is tossing its bladed weapons to one side in aid of bicycle handlebars as it announces its latest game for PS5, PS4: Ghost Bike. It is your job to bring back the magical couriers of the same name by exploring a semi-open world and completing challenges that'll test both your speed and skills. Check...
News Battle Your Ex in Thirsty Suitors, Out for PS5, PS4 in November
Turn-based battles! Cooking! Skateboarding!
Falcon Age studio Outerloop Games has given its latest PS5, PS4 title Thirsty Suitors a release date of 2nd November 2023 as part of the Annapurna Interactive Showcase. A new trailer reveals how main character Jala must combat her demanding parents, make good with her exes, and fix broken friendships all...
News Mundaun Offers Free PS4 to PS5 Upgrade, Out Now with 4K Support
Or priced at $19.99
Over two years after its original PS4 release, developer Hidden Fields has announced the PS5 version of Mundaun is finally available now by way of Annapurna Interactive. There's a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade on offer for current owners, and this new current-gen version runs at 60 frames-per-second with a 4K resolution. Check it out...
Wednesday28th Jun 2023
News PS Plus Essential Games for July 2023 Announced
Another good month
Update: The July 2023 game lineup for PS Plus Essential has now been announced by Sony on the PlayStation Blog, confirming the PS5, PS4 titles leaked on Dealabs are indeed correct. From Tuesday, 4th July 2023, active members gain access t
Review AEW: Fight Forever (PS5) - A Superkick Party Pooper Fit for Elite Fans Only
Meh-EW
It’s been close to three years since All Elite Wrestling’s first video game was officially announced. Many performers within the company itself have long extolled the virtues of 90’s wrestling video game royalty – and in particular, WWF No Mercy – even going so far as to position AEW: Fight Forever as something of a homage. But with...
News The Last of Us 2 Cost $220 Million to Make, Horizon Forbidden West Cost $212 Million
And that's without marketing
The budgets of two of Sony’s biggest ever games have been revealed due to some poorly redacted documents, submitted as part of the FTC’s ongoing lawsuit against Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. The US regulator is attempting to temporarily impede the trillion-dollar tech titan’s unfathomable $69 billion buyout of...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Lose These 10 PS5, PS4 Games Next Month
Some big hitters included
Another 10 games will be removed from PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium next month, meaning you won't be able to play them even if they are downloaded to your PS5, PS4 storage. Titles are generally cycled out as a list of new games enters the subscription service, so the following will probably be taken out on 18th July...
News PS5 Exclusive Final Fantasy 16 Hits a Slightly Skewed 3 Million Sales at Launch
Misses out on series record
Update: Square Enix has officially confirmed the early reports from Japan, stating that Final Fantasy 16 has surpassed 3 million units through shipments and digital sales. Original Story: Final Fantasy 16 has already topped 3 million sales, early reports from Japan indicate (as per Gamer.ne.jp). It's not a truly...
News Microsoft Planned to Conquer Japan with Square Enix Buyout, Eye-Opening Documents Reveal
Final Fantasy a key component
Wow, this just never ends! In its ongoing attempts to sate the FTC — which is currently scrutinising Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard — the tech giant has been forced to disclose internal documents and emails, placing a spotlight on the company's behind-the-scenes planning. Just days ago,...
News Almost 500 PS5, PS4 DLC Packs Discounted on PS Store
Expand at less expense
If you’re eager to extend the length of some of your favourite games, you can now do so at a discounted price. A batch of new PS Store savings quietly rolled out overnight include almost 500 DLC packs for popular games like Cities: Skylines, Sniper Elite 5, Like a Dragon: Ishin, and more. In almost all cases, the deals will...
Mini Review Sonic Origins Plus (PS5) - The Wrong Library of Games to Bring Back
The Game Gear should be remembered, not celebrated
As much as it's good to have access to older games on current platforms, the new content that Sonic Origins Plus brings only reminds us how poor quality the SEGA handheld library was compared to its home console offerings. The original Sonic the Hedgehog games are great, and Sonic Origins is worth...
News New Korean Rating for Red Dead Redemption Has Fans Hoping for a Remaster
Or a remake, or even just a port
The Korean ratings board for video games is notorious for letting things slip, and it looks like it's happened again. This time, though, it's a newly posted rating for a game that's over 10 years old — Red Dead Redemption. Over on the website, the listing is available to view, and the English translation certainly...
News Publishers Don't Like 'Value Destructive' Subs Like Xbox Game Pass, Says Sony Boss
"This is a very commonly held view over many years"
Sony has dipped its toe into the hypothetical subscription future with its revamped PS Plus tiers, but it’s resisted the temptation to include tentpole AAA titles in its service on day one, like Xbox Game Pass does. It’s argued since the beginning that this business model is unsustainable, and...
Coolest kids in school
In an apparent attempt to rewrite history, a CD Projekt Red executive has suggested that the famously rocky launch and ensuing debacle of long-in-development, yet
News Call of Duty Netted Almost $1 Billion in Revenue for PlayStation in USA Alone
That's a lot of money
Why is PlayStation fighting tooth and nail to keep Call of Duty on its consoles? Well, in court documents brought to light by the FTC’s ongoing lawsuit against Microsoft, an email from bigwig Jim Ryan suggests the series netted Sony $800 million in revenue in the United States alone. That figure accounted for 2021, so the...
News The Grinch: Christmas Adventures Is Feeling Festive on PS5, PS4
Something to play in a pinch
We’re approximately six months away from Christmas, so you shouldn’t really be thinking about ugly jumpers and mince pies. But we suppose Outright Games had to get word of its officially licensed Dr Seuss tie-in out early, and so it’s announced festive adventure The Grinch: Christmas Adventures for PS5 and PS4...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Luocha - Best Builds
Wounded
What are the best builds for Luocha in Honkai: Star Rail? Luocha is an Imaginary elemental trader who subscribes to The Abundance Path Type. This means he's effective at healing his allies. On this page, as part of our
News PlayStation Boss Meets with Hideo Kojima as We Await More Details on Death Stranding 2
Nice jackets
It's pretty common to see PlayStation's top execs jetting around the globe, checking in on their first-party teams to see how things are progressing. While Kojima Productions isn't technically first-party, its upcoming game Death Stranding 2 will be published by Sony, so it makes sense to see Jim Ryan paying a visit to the Japanese...
News Gran Turismo 7 1.35 Update Adds New Cars and Events on PS5, PS4
Aston Martin! Mistubishi! Subaru!
Polyphony Digital has followed up on its usual weekend tease to reveal the 1.35 update for Gran Turismo 7 will be going live shortly across PS5, PS4 systems. Drivers in the USA can start downloading the patch from 11pm PT while those in the UK have to wait until 7am BST tomorrow morning (29th June). The latest patch...
News Diablo 4's Latest Patch Significantly Increases Endgame XP Gains
Amongst other things
Diablo 4's latest patch just dropped, and it compiles a fairly extensive list of bug fixes and improvements which should keep the experience of playing smooth. The biggest changes, at least for those who managed to beat the game's extensive Campaign, are targeted at XP gains. Specifically, these changes affect gains during the...
News PS5 Port of Body Horror Scorn Potentially Teased in Series of Cryptic Tweets
Please keep it
Scorn was one of the grosser games released in 2022, and despite being an Xbox console exclusive, it appears a potential PS5 port is being teased on Twitter, albeit in a really convoluted, increasingly disgusting way. Inspired by the biomechanical artistic stylings of H. R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński, it's likely you've seen...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Will Now Swing More Smoothly at 60fps on PS5
Another frame
One of the main criticisms levelled at EA Sports PGA Tour when it launched earlier in the year was its lack of a Performance Mode option, meaning gameplay was restricted to just 30 frames-per-second. This, generally, is unusual on PS5, where higher framerate options have become more ubiquitous than in previous generations. The...
News PS5, PS4 Versions of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Coming Shortly After Switch Launch
More games of this type on the way
Team Reptile has today officially announced PS5, PS4 versions of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk are in development, and they'll release shortly after the Nintendo Switch and PC launch on 18th August 2023. When speaking to Gematsu, the studio said other versions would be out "roughly one or two weeks" later, so a PlayStation...
News Morgana Gives Enemies of the Phantom Thieves Paws in Fresh Persona 5 Tactica Trailer
Pouncing into action
A new trailer for Persona 5 Tactica has just been unmasked, this time focusing on the true star of the Phantom Thieves, the ever-stylish and deadly Morgana. Sure, the trailer's in Japanese, but the gameplay speaks for itself, and we can't wait to get to grips with this one on PS5 and PS4 from 17th November. Everyone's favourite...
News Final Fantasy 16's Official Art Book Gets March 2024 Release Date
304 pages of cool pictures
Square Enix has revealed the release date for Final Fantasy 16's official art book, predictably titled 'The Art of Final Fantasy XVI'. It's hardcover, and it's got 304 pages featuring "hundreds of pieces of concept art and illustrations". The description also mentions sketches, which are always intriguing if you're...
News Eat Delicious Snacks and Feed Mt. Fugu's Many Cats in Mineko's Night Market on PS5, PS4
Feline feel-good GOTY arrives in October
We've invested a lot of our hope of ever being able to feel true happiness again in Mineko's Night Market, an ethereal slice of life that could take a shot at the feel-good GOAT that is Stardew Valley. It FINALLY has a release date: embark on a heartwarming adventure in a superstitious town where the locals...
Tuesday27th Jun 2023
News Microsoft's Potential Game Plan in 2020: 'Spend Sony Out of Business'
Money talks
Look, we're sick of hearing about the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard saga as you are, but you've got to admit, some of these details are just too juicy to ignore. In its ongoing attempts to appease the FTC, Microsoft has had to present a number of internal emails before the courts — and boy are they eye-opening. One such email saw...
News Dead Cells' Free PS5 Upgrade Promises Next-Gen Features This Week
The gift that keeps on giving
Dead Cells, released in 2018 for PS4, is getting a free PS5 upgrade this week (on 29th June), which comes with the sorts of bells and whistles we've come to expect at this point. Enhance your future runs with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and audio feedback when it does. Dead Cells continues to go from strength...
"It's a game that could use the extra love"
Resident Evil is more than just games nowadays, so with the anime movie release Resident Evil: Death Island just a few weeks away, we caught up with one voice actor who covers both mediums. Stephanie Panisello provides the voice of Claire Redfield in both Resident Evil 2 and the animated films Resident...
Sissel be good
If you like Ace Attorney, you should play Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. It's as simple as that. You may already have done so, since the point-n'-click visual novel hybrid originally launched over a decade ago. However, this remaster is the perfect opportunity to either revisit the cult hit on modern hardware, or discover it for the...
News Exciting Game Announcements and Reveals Planned for Bandai Namco's Summer Showcase
Bamco's turn to go
Bandai Namco has announced it'll be holding its own Summer Showcase at the upcoming Anime Expo 2023, promising a "barrage of news and reveals". It seems the season of game reveals is not quite done and dusted, then. Specific IPs were cited, with Naruto, Sand Land, Sword Art Online, Baten Kaitos, and more being teased. Running for...
News Over Half of Season Dev Scavengers Studio Laid Off
Game didn't meet "commercial expectations"
More than half of all employees at Season: A Letter to the Future developer Scavengers Studio have been laid off as a result of the PS5, PS4 game not meeting "commercial expectations". A statement given to GamesIndustry.biz confirms the game — which released at the start of the year — has only sold...
News Existence of 'Undisclosed' Rockstar VR Game Leaks via Actor's Resume
Mr Houser would like a word
A since-removed listing on actor Michael Ursu's resume has apparently leaked the existence of an unannounced VR game from developer Rockstar Games. In addition, undisclosed projects from Genshin Impact dev miHoYo, and a new Borderlands title from Gearbox Software were revealed, outdoing official not-E3 showcases entirely...
News Troy Baker, Roger Clark Joint Fort Solis Scares Up 22nd August Release on PS5
Sounds good
Pitched to lead VA Troy Baker as "Moon meets Dead Space", the upcoming sci-fi narrative thriller Fort Solis now has a release date: it's coming to PS5 on 22nd August. Baker himself revealed the release date, courtesy of IGN. Red Dead Redemption 2 star Roger Clark will star opposite
Random God of War Rangarok's Kratos and Atreus Have Been Turned into Rubber Ducks
Again
Ah yes, Tubbz. The rubber duck equivalent of Funko POP figures, Tubbz is a collection designed by Numskull, and there are many games represented among its selection so far. The latest additions are Kratos and Atreus from God of War Ragnarok, and they're looking good: Funnily enough, this is actually the second time the pair have been turned...
News Yakuza Series Creator, Former Developers Disappear from Credits in New Collection
Credit where credit is due
The Yakuza Complete Series was recently released on GOG, offering PC players a DRM-free option, with the entire series packaged together, ranging from Yakuza 0 to Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. It looks Ryu Ga Gotoko Studio (RGG) took out something else, too: the names of former employees that
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Yukong - Best Builds
Foxy
What are the best builds for Yukong in Honkai: Star Rail? Yukong is an Imaginary pilot and the head of the Sky-Faring Commission who subscribes to The Harmony Path Type. This means she's effective at supporting the unique abilities of her allies. On
News Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Looks Like Turbocharged Fun in Gameplay Trailer
New vehicles, moves, and terrains
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a surprisingly good arcade racer, and its sequel is shaping up to be even better. Announced a little while ago, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged builds on the die-cast toy car racing game with some fundamental gameplay changes and more besides. You can see it in the above new trailer,...
News Gather Garbage in Beat-'Em-Up PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe on PS5, PS4 This July
Scrappy do
Developer Q-Games has announced its latest title, PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe, now has a release date. The beat-'em-up is heading to both PS5 and PS4 on 27th July 2023. As the name implies, this isn't the first release of Scrappers. It initially launched on Apple Arcade a few years ago, but this Deluxe edition of the game brings it onto...
Monday26th Jun 2023
News UK Sales Charts: PS5 Exclusive Final Fantasy 16 Debuts at Number One
Victory music
Look how happy Clive is! Update: GamesIndustry.biz's Christopher Dring has a little more context for the physical sales of Final Fantasy 16: Apparently, while it is at number one, the launch week boxed sales are significantly lower than those of Final Fantasy 15. As he notes, however, digital sales are now bigger than ever, so they...
Review Crash Team Rumble (PS5) - A Pleasant Surprise That Might Not Last Very Long
It's about time... limited rewards
When Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time fans were daydreaming of what would follow the former PlayStation mascot's platforming return, we can't imagine an online multiplayer game with a Battle Pass ranked very high on their wishlist. Fast forward almost three years, though, and Crash Team Rumble makes emotes and...
News Stephen King Graciously Sold Remedy Alan Wake's Opening Quote for Just $1
Class act
The original Alan Wake opens with a killer line that directly references master of horror Stephen King, who, as it turns, sold developer Remedy the rights for a song. In his schlocky, iconic and uniquely Alan Wake way, the game begins with the self-aggrandising writer (aren't we all?) monologuing as images of scenic (and fictional) Bright...
Tuesday27th Jun 2023
News SEGA and Bungie Were On Microsoft's Shopping List in 2020, Xbox Emails Show
All to "accelerate" Game Pass
Microsoft's ongoing attempts to buy Activision Blizzard for an absurd $69 billion (we still struggle to comprehend that number) have forced the company to divulge all kinds of weird details on how Xbox operates behind the scenes. Case in point: Microsoft has just been forced to share internal emails, in which Xbox bo
Monday26th Jun 2023
News Quitality's Return to Punish Cowardly Mortal Kombat 1 Players
The spirit of kompetition
Mortal Kombat 1 will include the series' signature method of dealing with dishonourable competitors: the Quitality. Introduced first in Mortal Kombat X, the Quitality is a kind of finishing move that can only occur during online matches, punishing the unsporting behaviour of quitting early in a suitably gruesome fashion...
News New Resident Evil 4 PC Achievements Indicate More Content Is on the Way
We'll go our Separate Ways
A batch of new achievements has been added to the PC version of Resident Evil 4, indicating new content is on its way to the Capcom remake. First released for PS5, PS4 in March earlier this year, a different campaign based on Ada Wong — named Separate Ways in the original version — has been heavily rumoured alongside...
News MultiVersus Now Totally Offline, Full Game Will Return in 2024
The beta is over
Warner Bros. Games had a crack at the Super Smash Bros. formula with MultiVersus, and while it was largely successful in many ways, the game has now gone back into development hiding. The platform fighter was playable in a long-lasting open beta, but this has now officially come to an end. Back in March, it was announced the game's...
News Alan Wake 2's Digital-Only Release Allows for a More Polished Game, Says Remedy
Weeks of extra time
Alan Wake 2 is just one of many high-profile games heading our way later this year, but unlike most of the competition, it won't be hitting store shelves. As was confirmed a little while ago, Remedy Entertainment's latest will only be available digitally, forgoing a physical edition entirely. While an FAQ on the game's website...
News Blizzard Dev Sets the Record Straight on Diablo 4's Rarest Item Drops
Unlucky
Pious gamers have been sending hopeful prayers to RNGesus for as long as the medium has existed, and our dice-headed deity is a fickle one. Sometimes it's just nice to know what you're up against, though; a Blizzard dev has cleared up some confusion regarding some of Diablo 4's rarest unique items. Lead class designer Adam Jackson took to...
News The Atomic Heart Story Continues in Annihilation Instinct DLC
Out for PS5, PS4 on 2nd August
Atomic Heart developer Mundfish has announced it'll be shipping the game's first piece of DLC on 2nd August 2023 on PS5, PS4 in a new trailer. Viewable above, the first of four expansions takes place after the events of the main game and takes you to the Mendeleev Complex to discover the truth about NORA. The DLC will...
News Save Gothic London in Metroidvania Skautfold: Usurper on PS5, PS4
Blimey
Skautfold: Usurper is an action RPGin the style of a Metroidvania, with Soulslike elements sprinkled for good measure. Its name might not exactly roll off the tongue, but the combat looks tight, and the animations are slick, and it's available now on PS5 and PS4. It helps that the protagonist seems so clearly inspired by Edward "the...
Review C-Smash VRS (PSVR2) - Squashed Potential
Get ready to serve... if you've got the space
In a comeback that no one really saw coming, SEGA’s arcade Cosmic Smash series has made the jump to the modern age, with a fully reworked and rebranded PSVR2 title. C-Smash VRS will thrust players into a minimalistic world to play games of squash in virtual reality. On paper it might not sound like it...
News Kit Your PS5 Out in LeBron James Designed Decals from 27th July
Price, release date, pre-order details revealed
As first revealed back in March, Sony is collaborating with basketball icon LeBron James to design a set of PS5 Console Covers and a limited edition PS5 DualSense controller. Their designs are heavily inspired by graffiti, and today Sony has confirmed they will be available from 27th July 2023. The PS5...
It's Life Is Strange, Jim, but not as we know it
On paper, Life Is Strange developer Don't Nod pivoting to the visual novel genre makes sense given its penchant for twisting, choice-based narratives. In practice, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie is an underwhelming first foray into the space, lacking the world-building necessary to truly sell a story...
Tuesday27th Jun 2023
Guide Diablo 4: All Dungeons and Capstone Dungeons Locations
Delving into the dark
Looking for all Dungeons and Capstone Dungeons locations in Diablo 4? Dungeons offer the meatiest combat content in the game, with packs of Elite enemies waiting to pounce and fearsome Bosses lurking at the end. The risk is worth the reward, however, as they also drop some of the most potent gear available and are fantastic...
Monday26th Jun 2023
News You Can Listen to Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Heroic Main Theme on Spotify Right Now
Greater Together
Over the weekend, Geoff Keighley hosted the Game Awards 10-Year Concert in Los Angeles, a one-night event featuring live video game music from the last decade. In addition to a full orchestra playing tracks from The Last of Us, God of War, and many others, the audience was treated to the very first public performance of the main...
News Diablo 4's Secret Post-Credits Scenes Have Fans Trying to Predict the Next Apocalypse
The portents align
The titanic launch of Diablo 4 smashed Blizzard's own sales records, and as more of those many millions of players beat the game, reports of secret post-credits scenes began to emerge. There are four so far, and how exactly they trigger remains unclear. Nevertheless, it seems like either one or both of the big bads of the two...
Saturday24th Jun 2023
News Xbox Insinuates It Bought Bethesda to Block Starfield PS5 Console Exclusivity
Things could have been very different
At the beginning of the generation, there were rumours that Sony was acting incredibly aggressively, attempting to sign console exclusives with as many publishers as possible. Ultimately, we’ve seen evidence of that, with the likes of Deathloop, Ghostwire Tokyo, and more recently Final Fantasy 16 all launching...
News Xbox Boss Wishy-Washy on Whether The Elder Scrolls 6 Will Come to PS6, PS5
"It's so far out"
Microsoft has consistently reiterated that Bethesda games will come to PlayStation on a case-by-case basis, but while it admittedly continues to support live service efforts like Fallout 76 and The Elder Scrolls Online on Sony’s consoles, we’re slowly beginning to see that won’t be the outcome for new projects. The recently...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 482
A fantasy, perhaps?
With the not-E3 season now officially behind us, it's time to settle into a steady summer of gaming. Square Enix is getting things underway this week with the release of Final Fantasy 16, a game we suspect many of you will be enjoying this weekend. Aaron Bayne: There’s only one answer to this in my mind: it’s Final Fantasy...
News Of Course Scalpers Are Selling Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test Codes
And for hundreds of dollars, too
Well, this is absolutely stupid – but not especially surprising! Scalpers are attempting to flog access to Mortal Kombat 1’s ongoing Online Stress Test for prices ranging anywhere up to $1,000 on eBay. That’s several times the price of the full game, by the way, for a beta which is scheduled to run through 26th...
News Train Sim World 3 Adds Ticket Checking, Photography Scenarios on PS5, PS4
Busted
Train Sim World 3’s next major expansion, adding a modern version of Manchester’s iconic Piccadilly station as part of the Glossop Line, will incorporate a couple of new gameplay elements. While there’ll be the usual scenarios pertaining to actually driving the route, a couple of new experimental challenges will see you working as a...
News Saddle Up with The Sims 4's Major Horse Ranch Expansion on PS4
Yeehaw
The Sims 4 – almost a decade old at this point, and seriously creaking on the PS4 – is getting another major expansion on 20th July, this time revolving around a Horse Ranch theme. The main addition is Chestnut Ridge, an idyllic slice of Americana where you’ll be able to live out your dream country lifestyle, breeding animals and line...
Friday23rd Jun 2023
News Metal Gear Solid 4, 5, Peace Walker Reportedly in Master Collection Vol. 2
Old Snake finally free of PS3?
The fact Konami is referring to its new Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection as Volume 1 suggests there's likely another in the works, and the Internet combined with sources speaking to IGN believe they've figured out what games will be made available. Via some online sleuthing and source outreach, it's speculated...
News Lance Reddick Remembered in Touching Horizon Forbidden West Tribute
RIP
Developer Guerilla Games has added a touching tribute to the late great Lance Reddick, who sadly passed away earlier this year, in the latest update for Horizon Forbidden West. Reddick portrayed the complicated, morally grey character of Sylens across both Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West, and the memorial, as captured by MdeavorVP on...
News Sony Spends a Fortune Getting an Assortment of Sports Stars to Explain Final Fantasy 16
George Kittle! Alessia Russo! Xavier Woods!
The most amusing thing about this Final Fantasy 16 trailer, aside from the random assortment of sports stars, is how it attempts to appeal to both Europeans and Americans simultaneously. It means there are some people you’ll recognise and others you probably won’t – it all largely depends on which...
News Super Amy Steals the Show in Slick Sonic Origins Plus PS5, PS4 Trailer
Time to shine
Sonic Origins Plus is out today, and as is traditional when marketing video games, we have the launch trailer to show for it. We didn't, however, anticipate Amy stealing it in such total fashion or anticipate the nostalgic wave her Super State transformation brought on. The transformation into one's Super State is well-documented,...
Feature Summer Game Fest - What's It Like to Attend?
Liam documents his USA trip
The month of June 2023 has contained a lot of firsts for me. It now marks the first time I set foot in an airport. It marks the first time I flew on an aeroplane. And most importantly, it marks the first time I visited the USA — Los Angeles to be particular about it. I was in town to attend Summer Game Fest, an event so...
News Sonic Frontiers DLC Celebrates the Hedgehog's Birthday, Available Now for Free
Happy blue blur-thday
Sonic the Hedgehog is 32 today, which is a very good age for the species. Must be all that cardio! In celebration of this incredible feat, a brand new round of DLC is now available in Sonic Frontiers. The Birthday Bash update is free to all players, and adds a host of new features and content to the well-liked open-zone...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Online Stress Test PS5 File Size Konfirmed
Stripped down to the essentials
With the release of Mortal Kombat 1 in the not-too-distant future and loving what we've seen so far, anticipation for the aggressive fighter mounts. With the Online Stress Test mere hours away, if you were one of the lucky chosen few (and we did remind you), emails have already been sent out. The file size has also...
News Mechanical Girls Strive to Survive CRYMACHINA on PS5, PS4 This October
If YorHa can't beat 'em...
CRYMACHINA is an action RPG set in a world where humans went extinct millennia ago, and a group of synthetic beings have been tasked with bringing them back. Along the way, they will apparently need to contend with what it means to be a "real human", and you can, too. While perhaps not the most original pitch (we'd take...
News LEGO Sonic Skins Invade Sonic Superstars on PS5, PS4
A chip off the old block
Don’t love the new-look character models in upcoming PS5 and PS4 party platformer Sonic Superstars? Well, you’ll be able to swap them for LEGO skins instead. A new trailer showcased during today’s Sonic Central showed off skins for both the Blue Blur and his arch nemesis Eggman, inspired by the Danish toy giant’s...
News The Flames of Nobunaga's Ambition Still Burn Brightly on PS4
Forget Rubicon, serve only the Oda clan
Strategically minded fans will likely have a long and storied history with the Nobunaga's Ambition series and know the next entry is out on 20th July, having long-planned for just such an occurrence. First appearing on PlayStation all the way back in 1995, it's exciting to have a new iteration of the...
News Genshin Impact Dives Deeper into Fontaine as 3.8 Update Nears
Under the sea
New region Fontaine was the star of another action-packed Genshin Impact update, in which developer HoYoverse revealed the upcoming v3.8 update, scheduled to arrive on 5th July, 2023. While fans will have to wait a little longer to explore the new underwater area, it looks like there should be plenty to keep you occupied in the...
Thursday22nd Jun 2023
Guide GTA Online: Best Hangar to Buy and How to Get Rich from Smuggling
Aerial operations
What's the best Hangar to buy and how do you get rich from Smuggling in GTA Online? Hangars have two primary purposes in Los Santos: they provide a place for you to store your Personal Aircrafts and also allow you to launch the Free Trade Shipping Co app, which enables you to get rich from Smuggling. In this GTA Online guide, we're...
Guide GTA Online: Fastest Cars
Speed demon
What are the fastest cars in GTA Online? If you want to navigate Los Santos at speed or compete in races, then you're going to want to invest in the fastest cars. We've already introduced the Best Cars and Vehicles to Buy and Own, but in this GTA Online guide we're focusing purely on acceleration and
Guide GTA Online: How to Start the Los Santos Drug Wars and Access The Freakshop
And how to get the Acid Lab
Looking for how to start the Los Santos Drug Wars and access The Freakshop in GTA Online? The latest update for Rockstar's ever-expanding online multiplayer experience features a fresh storyline featuring Ron Jakowski from the single player campaign. But are you wondering how to start the Los Santos Drug Wars and access...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Shutting Down on 21st September Across PS5, PS4
Warzone 2 remains playable still
Activision has revealed the original Call of Duty: Warzone, which launched with 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, is shutting down on 21st September 2023. The free-to-play Battle Royale game will no longer be playable in order to free up the team to focus on other Call of Duty content and the ongoing Warzone 2.0...
News "We've Lost the Console Wars," Says Trillion Dollar Underdog Xbox
Incentive to spend $69 billion
One consistent theme throughout the entire sorry Activision Blizzard buyout saga has been how both Sony and Microsoft have utterly dismantled their own businesses in attempt to convince regulators to get their own way. The latest effort comes courtesy of the US Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing court case, where...
News Indiana Jones Game Deal Amended to Exclude PS5, PS4
Was originally planned for multiple platforms
An Indiana Jones game, previously announced by Bethesda subsidiary MachineGames, was planned for multiple platforms – but the contract with Disney was amended following Microsoft’s buyout of the publisher. Confirmation comes as part of the Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing court c
News The New Free-to-Play Skate for PS5, PS4 Is Really Coming Together Now
New footage of pre-pre-alpha build
EA is taking a slightly different marketing tactic with Skate, as it’s been quite open about the game ever since it started development. We’ve regularly been seeing early footage, and this pre-pre-alpha gameplay from a recent insider test is the best yet. While the title’s clearly still years away, we’re...
News Build Your Dream Theme Park in RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe on PS5, PS4
Featuring more rides, terrain editor
Atari has revealed it's bringing a vastly updated and upgraded version of RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures to PS5, PS4 later this year. Dubbed RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe, it adds 80 more rides and attractions to the theme park builder to bring the total to 200, along with a terrain editor and optimised...
Poll Are You Playing Final Fantasy 16?
Live with Clive
The day is finally upon us, Final Fantasy fans (and everyone else who's been looking forward to this rather drastic departure for the series). Final Fantasy 16 is out right now on PS5 exclusively, and it's fair to say that the hype for this one has been immense. Fortunately, the game itself is fantastic, as noted in our Final...
News YouTuber Yong Yea Is the New English Voice of Kazuma Kiryu
The new Dragon of Dojima
Voice actor and YouTuber Yong Yea has been announced as the new English voice of longtime Yakuza/Like a Dragon protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio made the announcement over on Twitter while revealing Yea as the final panellist at their upcoming Dragons of Japan talk, scheduled to take place at Anime...
News Sony 'Can't Risk' Sharing PS6 Details with a Microsoft-Owned Activision
Conveniently ignores Bungie and San Diego Studio
PlayStation bigwig Jim Ryan has said that Sony would not risk sharing PS6 details with a Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard, as it claims this would hand its direct competitor highly sensitive information. Innovations like the DualSense and hardware specifications are crucially important to new...
Preview Sand Land Is Just as Fun as It Is Niche on PS5, PS4
We play the latest Bandai Namco RPG
Bandai Namco loves its anime RPGs, but Sand Land might be the most niche it's gotten yet. Comprised of 13 issues, it's a manga series from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama that looks a lot like the famous anime, but is actually its own thing entirely. 23 years after its original run, the Elden Ring publisher is...
Guide GTA Online: How to Work As a Taxi Driver
Crazy taxi
Looking for how to work as a taxi driver in GTA Online? Fans of the main GTA 5 game will be familiar with the Downtown Cab Co, but may not have realised you can work as a taxi driver in the multiplayer mode as well. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we'll explain how to work as a taxi driver. GTA Online: How to Work As a...
News Saturday Morning Roguelike MythForce Brings Cartoon Chaos to PS5, PS4
Nostalgia intensifies
MythForce is a love letter to the types of 80s cartoons those of us of a certain vintage (or who had older siblings) will likely recall from idle younger days. Currently in Early Access on PC, it features first-person fantasy combat and cooperative multiplayer and is making the jump to PS5 and PS4 in Fall (or Q3, if you...
News Square Enix Devs Pester Director Yoshinori Kitase About Remaking Final Fantasy 6 Constantly
Good
Final Fantasy seems to be having something of a resurgence, if you haven't noticed. It's not like the decades-old RPG series ever went away, or anything, but Square Enix seems focused and determined of late, done with distracting frivolities. Final Fantasy XVI, the next mainline entry and a triumphant return to form, is out today, and
News Sony's PC Port Dev Nixxes Under the Microscope in Studio Profile Video
Learn more about the Dutch team
Sony has uploaded a studio profile video all about its PC porting developer Nixxes. Acquired in July 2021, the team has helped to bring a variety of PS5, PS4 titles to PC, including Marvel's Spider-Man and its side game Miles Morales. Right now, it's working on porting Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart to the personal...
News Fate/Samurai Remnant Starts a New PS5, PS4 Grail War on 29th September
War never changes
A new Grail War is in the offing, and this one looks better than ever in Fate/Samurai Remnant, a feudal take on the long-running and rather overwhelming Fate series of interconnected IPs. We got a gorgeous new trailer, with that longed-for release date at the end: 29th September, on PS5 and PS4. Considering its anime roots,...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Title Track Will Debut at The Game Awards Live Concert This Month
Turn it up
Sony is slowly but surely peeling back the curtain on Marvel's Spider-Man 2, its big, flagship game for the latter half of 2023. We now have a release date, we've seen some gameplay, and have had details on the various editions you can pre-order. Soon, though, the title track from the game's OST will make itself kn
News Cricket 24 Rain Delayed Until 5th October on PS5, PS4
No one mention Edgbaston
Cricket 24 had been due in June, but perhaps publisher Nacon is feeling generous after England’s unfortunate loss at Edgbaston this week – after all, we can’t imagine anyone other than the Aussies wants to even think about cricket right now. The game will instead arrive on 5th October, then – a pretty hearty delay on...
News Full Final Fantasy 16 Takeover on PS Store for PS5 Launch
The big day
Sony continues to throw all of its marketing muscle behind the newly released Final Fantasy 16, as the PS Store has been reskinned to reflect the title’s arrival today. In addition to some eye-popping artwork, which takes up the entire upper-half of the PS5’s store, there are also appropriate links to the product pages for both the...
News Transformers: EarthSpark Expedition Makes Bumblebee the Star on PS5, PS4
Spark plug
Animated show Transformers: EarthSpark is getting the adaptation treatment from OutRight Games, with Bumblebee set to star in a new action adventure on PS5 and PS4. The single player title – due out later this year – promises to “faithfully recreate the environment and feel of the ground-breaking animated series, as Bumblebee sets...
Mini Review Dr Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (PS5) - A Brutal Match-Four Puzzler Lacking in Meaty Content
All skin and bones
Dr Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine is a Super Meat Boy spin-off title from Team Meat, taking a well-known match-four mobile puzzler, similar to the likes of Puyo Puyo, Tetris, and Dr Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine and adding it’s own saw-blade spin to the genre. You’ll be aiding the titular Dr Fetus in his mission to recreate the...
News No Final Decisions on E3 2024 or Beyond Have Been Made
After LA Tourism Department said it was cancelled
Update: Well, then – a twist! After the Los Angeles Tourism Department listed E3 as cancelled in 2024 and 2025, a representative for the ESA has said that no decision has been made. A representative told Axios’ Stephen Totilo: “ESA is currently in conversation with ESA members and other...
News Sonic Central Broadcast to Begin Transmission on 23rd June
A sneak peek at upcoming Sonic projects
Fans itching to get their latest fix of the Blue Blur don't have much longer to wait. A Sonic Central broadcast is being transmitted by SEGA tomorrow, 23rd June, at 8 am PST/ 4 pm BST, where we've been promised a glimpse of some upcoming projects, partnerships, and events still to come in 2023. Sonic Central...
Wednesday21st Jun 2023
Review Final Fantasy 16 (PS5) - Final Fantasy's Triumphant Return to the Top
Flames of Rebirth
Final Fantasy 16 is the furthest the mainline series has ever strayed from its traditional RPG roots. It's more of an action game with RPG elements bolted on than it is an RPG with action combat, but at the same time, it boasts all of the ingredients that we associate with the greatest Final Fantasy titles. Its character-driven...
Guide PS Stars: How to Solve PS Plus Classics Catalogue One Year Anniversary Campaign
Celebrate good times
Looking for how to solve the PS Plus Classics Catalogue One Year Anniversary Campaign in PS Stars? This campaign tasks you with playing a handful of specific games based on some song title clues. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide, we're going to explain how to solve the PS Plus Classics Catalogue One Year Anniversary...
News Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Is Out for PS5 on 24th October
Pre-orders go live today
Konami has announced the first volume of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection will release for PS5 on 24th October 2023. As confirmed in today's Nintendo Direct, the compilation brings the original PS1 version of Metal Gear Solid along with the PS3 remasters of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and
News Bethesda's Fallout 76 Suddenly Runs Better Than Ever on PS5
Allegedly looks better, too
If Fallout: New Vegas is the black sheep of Bethesda's modern Fallout family (developed as it was by Obsidian), we aren't quite sure what that makes Fallout 76. Released in 2018 in a shockingly bad state, an incomprehensible Gen Alpha or Bravo second cousin, perhaps? In any case, Fallout 76 apparently runs at 60...
News First Final Fantasy 16 Review Awards a Near-Perfect Score
Famitsu has its say
The first PS5 review score for Final Fantasy XVI has been published online, by way of Japanese magazine Famitsu. The outlet awarded the Square Enix title a 39/40, with three reviewers handing the RPG a 10 and a fourth giving it a 9. More verdicts are expected to hit the Internet in the lead-up to tomorrow's launch. Reported by...
News Starfield, Redfall Exclusivity 'Powerful Evidence' Against Xbox's Activision Buyout, Claims FTC
PlayStation's Jim Ryan to be a witness in case
We’re on the cusp of peak corporate pettiness, so batten down the hatches and brace yourselves, because the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to temporarily halt Microsoft’s unfathomable $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is about to get underway. A number of high-profile witnesses...
News 1,500+ PS5, PS4 Games on Sale in New PS Store Mid-Year Deals Promo
Persona! Dreams! Plague Tale!
To mark the halfway stage of 2023, Sony has swamped the PS Store with a big range of Mid-Year Deals. The promotion is live now on the digital marketplace and will run through until 5th July 2023. Below you will find just a selection of the best PS5, PS4 deals. Football Manager 2023 — £19.99 / $24.99 Warhammer...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Adopts a Bold Visual Style on PS5, PS4
Stunning 2.5D remake is a delight
Star Ocean The Second Story R, the previously leaked remake of PS1’s legendary 1998 JRPG, has been officially announced – and it’s coming to PS5 and PS4. This one adopts an impressively bold artstyle, building on the legacy of the original by retaining its sprite character models but overhauling the...
Random Talented Pixel Artist Recreates Chrono Trigger's Leene Square in Glorious HD-2D
Dare to dream
Chrono Trigger remains perched upon a JRPG pedestal all these years later, virtually unrivalled in terms of reverence. In a reality in which we already got a Final Fantasy VII Remake, there really is nothing else in that realm more deserving of the remake treatment. Until that happy day finally comes, we can at least better imagine...
News PS Plus Premium's Killzone: Liberation Adds PS5, PS4 Trophies to Underappreciated Shooter
Another reason to return
We knew that Guerrilla Games' underappreciated isometric iteration Killzone: Liberation was coming to PS Plus Premium, but had the happy news confirmed today that it would be getting Trophy support as well. With 10 Bronze, 21 Silver, three Gold, and the essential Platinum Trophy,
News EA Games to Become EA Entertainment in Major Corporate Reshuffle
Maximum synergy
Electronic Arts is shaking things up, initiating a major corporate reshuffle in an effort to "empower our creative teams" and make "faster and more insightful decisions around development", according to CEO Andrew Wilson. But don't go dumping your dividends just yet; the move won't have much of an impact on the casual enjoyer of EA...
News Sonic Mania Dev Reveals New PS5 Platformer Penny's Big Breakaway
Yo
Do you miss the days of classic 3D platformers? Then you’re probably going to want to pay attention to Penny’s Big Breakaway, an upcoming PS5 platformer that harks back to the era of collectathons on Nintendo 64 and PS1. It’s being developed by Evening Star, a new studio fronted by Sonic Mania’s Christian Whitehead, so you know it’s...
News NASCAR Arcade Rush Brings Over-the-Top Motorsport to PS5, PS4
Let's go away
If you like your console racers to be a little less realistic and a lot over-the-top, then NASCAR Arcade Rush may be up your alley. Announced earlier this week for PS5 and PS4, the “high-octane” release promises to “wildly reimagine” iconic NASCAR circuits, with “jaw-dropping twists, hair-raising turns, gravity-defying jumps,...
Bandicoot skin when?
Iconic PlayStation mascot Crash Bandicoot is coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone, although sadly not as a nightmarish Bandicoot skin in which players could play pretend soldier. Instead, the Crash Team Rumble Bundle (a name we enjoy repeating under our breath), available now, introduces a vehicle skin, weapon...
News Headbangers Is Rhythm Paradise Meets Fall Guys But with Pigeons on PS5, PS4
Pigeon fever
Team 17 has unveiled its latest title, and it's one boasting a pretty crazy mix of stuff. Headbangers Rhythm Royale is its full name, and we're immediately on board after watching this new trailer. The elevator pitch is that it takes the madcap rhythm-based mini-games of Rhythm Paradise and then throws in dozens of players competing to...
News Mobile Sensation Umamusume: Pretty Derby Scoring PS4 Party Spin-Off
Worldwide launch in 2024
CyGames’ smartphone sensation Umamusume: Pretty Derby is getting a PS4 spin-off subtitled Party Dash – and it’s launching worldwide in 2024. Judging by the trailer, this is a minigame compilation which will span several different events, all inspired by the in-universe Slapdash Grand Prix event. You can check out a...
Tuesday20th Jun 2023
News Another 27 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
The PS5, PS4 hits keep on coming
Sony's monthly updates for its PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers just keep on getting bigger and better, with June 2023's refresh bringing another 27 PS5, PS4, and Classic titles to the subscription service. All the new games are available to download — or stream if you fan
News Get These Excellent New PSN Avatars for Free
You just need a code
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sony's PS Plus refresh, which introduced PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, you can grab some splendid new PSN avatars to customise your profile with. All five of them are free, you just need to
News Cyberpunk 2077 Update 1.63 Out Now on PS5, Get All the Patch Notes Here
Fixes quests, makes gameplay changes
CD Projekt RED has today deployed update 1.63 for Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5, focusing on fixes for quests and tweaking various gameplay aspects. Of course, the patch comes a few months before the Phantom Liberty expansion releases, so it's welcome to see the base game receive further fixes before the DLC's overhaul...
News GTA 6 Speculation Further Inflamed After Rumored Voice Actor Returns to Tease a Reveal
Zampella up to his old tricks again
The ever-glowing embers of GTA 6 speculation have once again caught flame after a recent Instagram live session got tongues wagging. Once again, it's veteran voice actor and presumed protagonist-to-be Bryan Zampella and his continued costumed antics that have drawn attention. During the Instagram live session,...
News John Wick Director Confirms Ghost of Tsushima's Movie Is in Heavy Development
Dreaming of Jin again
PlayStation Productions is spinning up all kinds of yarns right now, and we're pretty excited to see Jin Sakai make the jump to the big screen. We knew that the Ghost of Tsushima flick was intended to be a visual treat, and veteran stuntman and John Wick director Chad Stahelski has confirmed the film is currently in "heavy...
Rumour Bungie Wants Marathon on PS5 to Be the Ultimate Live Service Game
Gunning for the crown
Bungie is bringing Marathon back as a PvP extraction-style shooter, and it looks about as sci-fi and kinetic as you'd expect from the team that brought you Destiny 2. As the benchmark for quality in the high-stakes world of service games, it stands to reason that the studio would want to take things to the next le
News Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Pre-Load Available Now
Begin the big download
If you have pre-ordered a digital copy of Final Fantasy XVI via the PS Store, you should now be able to pre-load the PS5 title ahead of launch on 22nd June 2023. It's a big 90.131GB download, so you'll save tons of time by taking advantage of the option. The pre-load also includes the small 300MB day one patch, so you needn't...
News God of War Ragnarok Sales Are Increasing in the UK
Up for a third week in a row
Physical sales of God of War Ragnarok have increased for the third consecutive week in the UK, boosting its position in the UK sales charts to fourth. Compared to the week ending 10th June 2023, the PS5, PS4 exclusive recorded a 38 per cent increase in boxed purchases. It was unable to shift The Legend of Zelda: Tears of...
News Final Fantasy 16's PS5 Marketing Hype Peaks with Official Exhibition at Tower of London
Real-life swordsmith spent months crafting replica
No expense has been spared for Final Fantasy 16’s all-encompassing marketing campaign, and with the PS5 console exclusive launching later this week, publisher Square Enix’s efforts have peaked. The Japanese juggernaut has partnered with the UK’s Royal Armouries – a world-famous museum that...
News Gorgeous Gacha Tower of Fantasy's PS5, PS4 Ascent Begins on 8th August
PlayStation pre-orders now live
Gorgeous open world action RPG Tower of Fantasy has a release date, and it's soon. Dive into your next big time sink on 8th August on PS5 and PS4. In addition, pre-orders are now live (although the title is free-to-play) on the PlayStation Store. Check out some gameplay from a recent showing here, and see what all the...
News Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores PS5 Update 1.26 Makes More Fixes and Upgrades
Get all the patch notes here
Guerrilla Games has deployed yet another PS5 update for Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, which brings the title up to version number 1.26. The patch weighs in at less than 1GB, so you shouldn't need to wait very long before resuming your plight in the Burning Shores. This is another one all about fixes for quest...
News Need for Speed Unbound Hits EA Play This Thursday
If you're not on FF XVI
If you're able to pull yourself away from Final Fantasy XVI on Thursday and you subscribe to EA Play, then you'll have a new PS5 game to play: Need for Speed Unbound. It's been revealed the stylish racer joins the service on Thursday, 22nd June 2023, bringing its arcadey action to anyone who's a member. In our N
News Recent PS Plus Title Meet Your Maker Is Getting a Big PS5, PS4 Update Next Week
Plus a free content pack
Even before its successful launch onto PS Plus Essential in April 2023, developer Behaviour Interactive was talking a big game when it came to post-launch support for Meet Your Maker. It promised a significant content update for this month, and now the DLC is ready for release. It'll be patched into the game next week on...
Payback time
Crash Team Rumble is out today, and we thought it worth pointing out to Trophy Hunters that were perhaps burned by Crash Bandicoot 4's notoriously brutal list that you might find something more approachable here. With 45 in total, the Trophy List on offer here does have a couple of tricky-looking gongs to contend with, but the vast...
News Promising FPS Immortals of Aveum Delayed to August
For more polish and optimization
Immortals of Aveum team Ascendant Studios has made the decision to delay its PS5 first-person shooter by a month. It was originally set to launch on 20th July 2023, but will now release on 22nd August 2023, a few days prior to Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. The developer says pushing the title back by four weeks...
Monday19th Jun 2023
News PS Plus Premium Members Can Test Drive Another Brand New PS5 Game
Tickets, please!
A 2-hour trial for PS5 theme park management sim Park Beyond has popped up on the PlayStation Store, which PS Plus Premium subscribers can download right now. It might just scratch that particular carnival tycoon itch we all get from time to time; the urge to fleece ordinary people out of their hard-earned dollars with overpriced...
News Sonic Origins Plus Isn't Even Out on PS5, PS4 Yet But Fans Are Already Mad
One step forward, one step back
To the casual observer, Sonic Origins Plus looks like a pretty neat package, with some nice retro additions, a bunch of DLC, and even a new character included. The big draw here is the inclusion of the 12 Sonic titles released on Game Gear. Gameplay has inevitably leaked ahead of launch, however, and some fans have...
Tuesday20th Jun 2023
News PS5 Bundle with Two Years of PS Plus Premium Appears to Leak
Hard to be nonplussed over this
There’s some debate over whether PS Plus Premium offers value for money, but it’s getting weaker as Sony continues to extend the selection of software available with its most expensive subscription. One thing that’s inarguable, however, is that new PS5 owners can get an absurd amount of content with the...
Monday19th Jun 2023
Guide Diablo 4: Aspect Imprinting Explained and How to Unlock the Occultist
Legendary effects and where to find them
Looking to have Aspect imprinting explained and how to unlock the Occultist in Diablo 4? New to this entry in the series, the Aspect system is a powerful and deep series of mechanics revolving around the unique effects tied to Rare and Legendary tier gear, and the Occultist is the NPC who facilitates it all...
Review Park Beyond (PS5) - Shallow Park Builder Besieged by Technical Issues
Beyond a joke
At its heart, Park Beyond evokes memories of the Theme Park games from a couple of decades ago, and it's perhaps due to our nostalgia for those titles that we enjoyed our time with this as much as we did. There's something to be said for the simplified theme park builder, in which you don't need to worry about navigating a dozen...
Tuesday20th Jun 2023
News Sony Replaces PlayStation's Mobile Gaming Division Boss with Meta, Kabam Talent
Platform holder ain't phoning it in
Update: Two is better than one – or so the saying goes. Sony has replaced the leadership at the top of its fledgling mobile gaming division with two co-heads, as spotted by infamous LinkedIn snoop Zuby Tech. Ex-Meta product manager Olivier Courtemanche will be joined by former Kabam bigwig Kris Davis in the...
Monday19th Jun 2023
News Devil May Cry Designer Crafts Magnum Opus with Final Fantasy 16
Ryota Suzuki says it's his "personal masterpiece"
Ryota Suzuki is the battle director on Final Fantasy XVI, but before signing up with Square Enix, he spent more than two decades working on some seriously impressive action games for Capcom, like Devil May Cry 5, Dragon's Dogma, and Monster Hunter: World. Suzuki says that the next mainline entry...
News The Callisto Protocol's Story DLC Is a Timed PS5, PS4 Exclusive for, Er, 48 Hours
VIP treatment
The Callisto Protocol is returning with a piece of story DLC called Final Transmission, which comes to PS5 and PS4 exclusively for all of 48 hours on 27th June. It will then come to all other eligible platforms on 29th June. Little else is known about its content or pricing, but we're sure we'll learn more in the days to come. If that...
Preview Eternights Puts Some Indie in Your Persona
Teen troubles at the end of the world
Persona is all the rage nowadays, so it's no wonder independent developers have begun filling the gaps as we await the sixth mainline instalment. Eternights, the debut title from Studio Sai, represents the crème de la crème of this new push from the indie world, with stunning cutscene visuals that would look...
News Hideo Kojima Clarifies Involvement in Death Stranding Film Adaptation
Just to be clear
We knew that Death Stranding, the bizarre story of a post-apocalyptic rambler and an eerily self-aware fetus, was getting a film adaptation and that the big dog himself was taking a personal hand in the project. We didn't know to what extent exactly, but in typical Hideo Kojima fashion, the auteur game designer recently took to...
News No Plans for a Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Demo, Says Insomniac
Release day is when we play
Final Fantasy XVI is a fantastic example of how a well-timed demo can generate a lot of excitement in the lead-up to a game's release, but Insomniac Games has confirmed it won't be following in Square Enix's footsteps for the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The developer said via its Twitter account there are "no plans...
News Lies of P, Wo Long Collab Announced, More Details Soon
Content in both games likely
Publishers Neowiz and Koei Tecmo have confirmed they will be collaborating with one another on some content for the upcoming PS5, PS4 game Lies of P as well as Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, which launched earlier this year. The nature of the content hasn't been revealed, but a Team Ninja blog post promises more details will...
Sunday18th Jun 2023
News Final Fantasy 16's PS5 File Size Pegged At 90.1GB
Make space
Pre-loading for Final Fantasy 16 will begin on 20th June, and now we have word of the release’s file size. As shared on Twitter by PlayStation Game Size – a reliable account which scrapes Sony’s servers for information on upcoming games and patches – the hotly anticipated console exclusive action RPG will weigh in at 90.18GB in...
Monday19th Jun 2023
Review EA Sports Super Mega Baseball 4 (PS5) - Fourth Entry Feels Familiar But Doesn't Drop the Ball
Get outta here
Arcade sports games, once the cornerstone of any good console catalogue, have generally become unfashionable and outdated. Unless you count fantasy sports like Rocket League, the era of NFL Blitz and NBA Street is sadly long behind us. Super Mega Baseball, now in its fourth instalment and officially under the umbrella of EA Sports, is...
Saturday17th Jun 2023
Guide GTA Online: How to Make Money Fast
Get rich quick
Looking for how to make money fast in GTA Online? While there's more to Los Santos than the size of your bank balance, Rockstar's crime sandbox is infinitely more enjoyable when you can fund the kind of lifestyle you want. Whether it's deciding upon the Best Cars and Vehicles to Buy and Own or purchasing the Best Guns and Weapons to...
News Just Like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Final Fantasy 16 Was Going to Ship on Two PS5 Discs
And it only changed at the last minute
Square Enix’s penchant for high quality, pre-rendered 4K cinematics means its games can seriously bloat in size. It was confirmed recently that next year’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will ship on two PS5 Blu-ray discs, and the same was almost true of Final Fantasy 16 – in fact, the developer was only able to...
News So, Final Fantasy 16 Will Have a Day One Patch on PS5 After All
Of course it will
After making a big song and dance about the fact that Final Fantasy 16 won’t have a day one patch – an admittedly uncommon scenario in 2023 – publisher Square Enix has since admitted there will actually be an update ahead of release. The patch, which will weigh in at around 300MB, will fix a minor progression issue, a few...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for June 2023?
Another 27 games added
It's another significant update for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers this month, as Sony has confirmed that a whopping 27 additional games will be made available next week. As you'd expect of such a sizeable selection, there's a lot of variety on offer, from big budget open worlders like Far Cry 6 to brand new indies like...
News Final Fantasy 16 Dev Pleads for Cooperation As PS5 Game Leaks
"We're in the process of a thorough investigation"
As we reported earlier in the week, Final Fantasy 16 copies have found their way into the hands of consumers ahead of next week’s release, and unfortunately spoilers are starting to circulate all over the web. This has prompted Square Enix to release a statement on the game’s official social...
Sunday18th Jun 2023
News Final Fantasy 16's Painterly Japanese Commercial Is Epic
Packing a punch
The Japanese commercial for Final Fantasy 16 goes hard – alarmingly so. This extended television spot features several renaissance (?) style paintings, which are animated in a kind of stop-motion style to bring them to life. While dramatic music plays in the background, a voiceover speaks in Japanese, presumably spouting deeply...
Saturday17th Jun 2023
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 481
Fashionably late
It's a belated WAYP this week, but we've made it before the weekend's really started, so there's no need to panic. Here's everything that's keeping us busy right now. Aaron Bayne: After finally catching up on some not-E3 E3 reveals, I'm fully hyped up for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, which had me thinking it might finally be...
Friday16th Jun 2023
News 27 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Confirmed in Mammoth June Update
This month's PS5, PS4, PS1, PSP games revealed
PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers can look forward to another significant update this month, as we've come to expect from the service. Sony has confirmed that a total of 27 PS5, PS4, PS1, and PSP games are being added the two tiers next week. Here's what's being added to the PS Plus Game Catalogue:...
Saturday17th Jun 2023
News You'll Need Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Digital Deluxe Edition for Those Extra PS5 Suits
They can't be unlocked through gameplay
In the past Marvel’s Spider-Man titles, plumping up for the more expensive versions of the games would grant you “early access” to certain suits. Many fans had been hoping the same would be true of the Digital Deluxe Edition for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which is available to pre-order from today, and...
Friday16th Jun 2023
News All PS Plus Members Will Receive Commemorative Avatars for PS5, PS4
Free for all, and all for fun
Time flies when you're having fun, doesn't it? Over on the PlayStation Blog, in a post commemorating a year of the tiered PlayStation Plus revamp, VP of SIE Nick Maguire announced that a series of free avatars and wallpaper illustrations would be made available to celebrate the occasion. Both PlayStation Plus and...
Guide Diablo 4: How to Upgrade Weapons and Armor
Getting the most out of your gear
Want to know how to upgrade weapons and armor in Diablo 4? Regardless of which class you play, the equipment you use has a direct and immediate effect on your character's overall power level, and keeping up with the steadily increasing difficulty curve is a must. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll...
News Sony Eager to Ensure PS Plus Remains Relevant and Offers More Value
"It's about making sure we aren't getting complacent"
Sony has outlined some of its plans for PS Plus moving forwards, and while it doesn’t believe it needs to change course with its current strategy, it insisted that it’s not going to rest on its laurels. Speaking with Games Industry.biz, the organisation’s global head of subscriptions Nick...
News Blizzard Nerfs Dungeons to Stop Rampant Diablo 4 XP Farming
Salt the earth
Blizzard's latest hotfix for Diablo 4, amongst other things, aims to stop rampant XP farming by "standardising the density of elite monsters that spawn in dungeons to ensure that no particular dungeon is clearly more efficient to run through than others." In a tale as old as time, gamers have already discovered the most optimal...
Guide Diablo 4: All Gems List and How to Unlock the Jeweler
The Jeweler and Gems explained
Looking for an all gems list and how to unlock the Jeweler in Diablo 4? Gems are a class of item you'll find throughout the course of the game and can be Socketed into weapons, armour, and jewellery for powerful bonuses. As such, becoming acquainted with the Jeweler (the NPC merchant associated with the system) is...
News GTA Writer and Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Unveils New Company Absurd Ventures
Storytelling. Philanthropy. Ultraviolence
Dan Houser, chief writer for the vast majority of the Grand Theft Auto franchise (not to mention both Red Dead Redemption games), has officially unveiled his new outfit, Absurd Ventures, and with it, Houser intends to create original IP for "all platforms and formats". We got an at-times distressing...
News SEGA Word Salad Attempts to Explain Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Name
Speak slowly
We’ve whipped out our magnifying glasses and read this unnecessarily small statement from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s director Masayoshi Yokoyama several times now, and to be totally frank, we’re still none the wiser. The social media post attempts to explain the differences between Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s Western and...
News Finally We Know a Bit More About Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess for PS5
It's a strategy action game
Capcom has been on an unstoppable streak for a good few years now, but its announcement of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess fell a little flat during not-E3 as there was very little to latch onto. Now, in the aftermath of its first trailer, the Japanese publisher has peeled back the curtain a little bit on
News Whoopsie! Square Enix Just Leaked Another Star Ocean Remaster
Sieve Enix
The existence of a Star Ocean: The Second Story remake, called Star Ocean: The Second Story R, has been leaked, not by a data miner or a leak-happy insider but instead by Square Enix's own Support Centre website. Since removed, the leaked logos (with a Japanese variant) were caught by Gematsu
News Suda51 Teases Unannounced Grasshopper Manufacture Game In Suitably Direct Fashion
"What's up, a**holes?"
The Grasshopper Direct 2023 showcase was held yesterday, and it was suitably chaotic. We were even purportedly shown Grasshopper Manufacture's latest video game, with eccentric CEO Suda51 apparently being passed out for the rest of the Direct-style sendup. The 11-minute video celebrates 25 years of Grasshopper in a humourous...
Live Watch the Like a Dragon RGG Summit 2023 Livestream Right Here
Enter the dragon
SEGA and Yakuza Like a Dragon developer RGG Studio are ready to share new information on the future of the franchise, and so we've got ourselves a lovely livestream to watch. RGG Summit Summer 2023 beings at 8PM PT / 4AM BST — that's an hour from the publishing of this article. And yes, we know the timing's dreadful for those of...
News Indie Co-Op Sequel Moving Out 2 Packs Up for PS5, PS4 Launch in August
Moving in
The well-liked co-op game Moving Out is all about shifting boxes and furniture from homes into mover trucks, and it's a lot more fun than it sounds. Moving Out 2 is set to follow it up with what looks to be a new and improved version of the concept. Announced last year, the sequel now has a release date; it's moving in on PS5 and PS4 come...
Thursday15th Jun 2023
News Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail Dev's Profits Eclipse Even PlayStation
Don't get Jaded
HoYoverse or miHoYo – the Chinese juggernaut responsible for games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail – has posted some absolutely startling financial results, confirming that its profits were greater than even PlayStation in its most recent fiscal year. While division Sony Interactive Entertainment’s overall revenue...
Friday16th Jun 2023
News Final Fantasy 16 Has Leaked One Week Early, and We've Already Seen Spoilers Online
Not like this
Final Fantasy XVI is still a week away from its release (at the time of writing this article), but some physical copies of the game appear to have gone public ahead of launch. Reports started spreading across social media earlier today (as covered by VGC), and we can confirm that the leaked images seem legitimate. Unfortunately, we've...
Thursday15th Jun 2023
"We're happy with it"
Sony’s stance on PS5 exclusives in relation to PS Plus is resolute, and won’t be changing in the near-future. Unlike its main rival Microsoft, the Japanese giant has resisted the temptation to release its major first-party exclusives into its subscription, instead allowing them to enjoy large traditional launches before...
Review Layers of Fear (PS5) - A Collection That Brilliantly Reframes the Series
A new coat of paint
Bloober Team has had a time of it when it comes to making games. The original Layers of Fear was a resounding success upon launch back in 2016. However, that success has been much more elusive in the following years, what with Blair Witch, Observer, and even Layers of Fear 2 receiving mixed responses. So why not return to that...
News Final Fantasy 16's New Trailer Is Here to Remind You It's a PS5 Exclusive for a Reason
Flagship new-gen features highlighted
Final Fantasy 16 has had no shortage of trailers in the lead up to its release, but this latest one exists to remind you the game is a PS5 console exclusive for a reason. Sony has obviously furnished publisher Square Enix with lots of cash, but that’s also resulted in a title that’s designed to take...
News PS Plus Premium Has a 'Bigger Share' of Subscribers than PS Plus Extra, Says Sony
Top tier
It's been roughly a year since Sony gave its gaming subscription service, PS Plus, a major overhaul. Introducing two additional tiers on top of what was already there, it now resembles something much closer to Xbox's Game Pass. PS Plus Extra gives you access to a frankly absurd number of games across PS5 and PS4, while PS Plus Premium also...
News Fans Think GTA 6's Imminent Reveal Is Being Teased in GTA Online
Get the red wool out
The wait for Grand Theft Auto VI has been a long one indeed, with only a general idea of when it might release. Major updates like the recent Mercenaries expansion help (as does the fact they finally modernised sprint co
Through a leak, no less
The awkwardly named Metaphor: ReFantazio is coming to PlayStation platforms after all. The Atlus-developed fantasy RPG, which was fully revealed during last week's Xbox showcase, was subject to a Microsoft-employed embargo, preventing mention of the game coming to other systems. Similar embargoes were also applied to fellow...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC Looks Breathtaking on PS5
Catch some stunning footage from Sony's system
This author was a fan of Cyberpunk 2077 even when it crashed every hour on PS4, and the excellent anime has only increased our enthusiasm in the years since. Phantom Liberty, though, is truly shaping up to be something spectacular – as detailed in our recent DLC preview. The expansion will not only...
News Embattled Ubisoft Sailing Sim Skull and Bones Forces PS5 Beta to Walk the Plank
Test actually only for PC
Ubisoft’s scant update for the perpetually delayed Skull and Bones during its livestream this week was to confirm that a new beta is on the way later this year. That test, however, will not be available on consoles like the PS5. News first emerged on Insider Gaming, who was contacted by playtesters claiming the latest...
News PSVR2's Arashi: Castles of Sin Is the Virtual Reality Ghost of Tsushima You've Been Dreaming Of
Ghost of Iga past
Arashi: Castles of Sin has been announced for PSVR 2, and it looks kind of incredible. If you've ever wondered what Ghost of Tsushima might look like in VR, we'd bet this would be a fair approximation. No word on a firm release yet, but coming in Fall 2023, The tale it tells, however, doesn't feature ravaging Mongol hordes. You...
News Time Travelling Opus Wanderer Rewrites History with Impressive PSVR2 Remake
Expands gameplay and upgrades visuals
PSVR2 is enjoying a great couple of days, and it’s been topped off by word that the acclaimed Wanderer will be remade for Sony’s next-gen headset. This virtual reality classic will feature new gameplay and mechanics when it arrives on PS5 in 2024, including the ability to “swim, jump, crouch, climb,...
News Stunning PSVR2 Action Adventure Hubris Is Just One Week Away
Large-scale sci-fi adventure is feeling itself
The visually stunning sci-fi action adventure Hubris will bring several different traversal types to PSVR2 when it launches next week. “Enjoy a full VR experience with free movement, climbing, swimming, and jumping,” the official blurb reads, before promising you’ll meet “colourful epic...
News Dead Island 2 a Bone-afide Hit, Roadmap Details Two Story Expansions on PS5, PS4
Have another helping
Dead Island 2 had dragged down more than a million players back in April, and we'd bet the undead RPG has shipped more than a couple of copies since. Publisher Deep Silver has announced it will be supported by two expansions, which will add additional story content to the over-the-top co-op RPG. Both expansions are included in...
News Last Call for Mortal Kombat 1 Stress Testers on PS5
Ready? FIGHT!
In anticipation of its 19th September launch, a server stress test for Mortal Kombat 1 will kick off next week. Those lucky enough to be chosen can take part in a weekend of brutal violence and server testing, competing for bragging rights, if nothing else. The Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test will take place from 23-26th June at 8
News Live Your Real Life The Last of Us Nightmare with Universal Halloween Horror Nights Attraction
Coming later this year
An officially endorsed attraction inspired by Naughty Dog’s iconic survival horror The Last of Us will open at Universal Studios in California and Florida later this year. The press release explains that you’ll be propelled “into a world of carnage and mayhem as follow in the footsteps of the game's protagonists, Joel...
News Cut Through Gangs to K-Hip Hop in PSVR2's Korean Cinema Inspired Tiger Blade
Set high scores while rescuing a mythical tiger cub
The potentially cool PSVR2 projects keep coming with Ikimasho’s Korean neo-noir cinema inspired Tiger Blade. “Slash and blast your way through ranks of hoodlums in a high stakes chase through the atmospheric and meticulously recreated marketplaces, docks, alleys, and streets of Sewoon,”...
News Narrative Strategy RPG Gord Marches onto PS5 on 8th August
Lock the doors, bar the gate
Gord is a fairly unique pitch: a strategy RPG that combines city-building elements with Darkest Dungeon-esque sanity mechanics. We got a release date, too; face the darkness on 8th August, on PS5. It's one thing to save your people from the monsters (inspired by spooky Slavic horror, like The Witcher) that inhabit the...
News Break the Fourth Wall in 16-Bit Celebration Pixel Ripped 1995 for PSVR2
Rose tinted
We highly, highly recommend Pixel Ripped 1978 for PSVR2 – but if you’re in the mood for some more fourth wall breaking, then know that predecessor Pixel Ripped 1995 is also getting ported to Sony’s new-gen headset. This follows the same format as its latest, Atari-backed instalment, as you play 16-bit cartridges in your bedroom and...
Friday16th Jun 2023
News Synapse Looks Like a Superb PSVR2 Roguelite
Latest trailer delves a little deeper
We weren’t sure about Synapse at first, and to be honest we don’t think its monochrome artstyle and lack of identifiable characters is going to help it. As we begin to see more of the game in action, however, we’re increasingly convinced it’s going to be a good time. This trailer beats around the bush,...
Thursday15th Jun 2023
News Sony to Sell Charity Pack in MLB The Show 23 to Help Build New Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
100% of proceeds committed to cause
Sony launched a new initiative named Storylines in MLB The Show 23, which is a fantastic documentary-style mode detailing the history of the Negro Leagues. This mode, created in partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, is narrated by president Bob Kendrick. Recently, he announced plans to build a...
Wednesday14th Jun 2023
News Final Fantasy 16's Demo Has Been a Huge Hit With PS5 Players
Clive out of Clive
The Final Fantasy XVI demo really seems to have struck a chord with those who have played it. Offering up over two hours of gameplay through the title's prologue chapter — and topping things off with a special combat-based mode — the demo feedback we've seen has been incredibly positive overall. A quick Google search reveals...
News The Best Killzone Game Is Coming to PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
Sons and daughters of Helghan
Sony was roundly criticised throughout the PSP and PS Vita generations for not assigning is top first-party developers to its handheld platforms, but when Guerrilla Games turned its hand to the Japanese giant’s inaugural portable it churned out an all-timer. As opposed to trying to recreate the first-person...
News Translucent Faceplates Finally Make PS5 Look Stunning
Acceptable in the 90s (and now)
Love it or loathe it, the PS5 is at best an unorthodox looking console. Dbrand, the ever outspoken accessories and hardware modding manufacturer, has found the solution, however: translucent coloured plastic skins, just like those in the 90s. Whether you had a PS1 memory card, a Tamagotchi, a Nintendo 64, or a Game...
News Mass Effect's Dead Shepard Statue Pulled from Sale, BioWare Admits Communication Error
Shepard's most iconic moment
If you're particularly sensitive to minor spoilers for what is, at this point, a retro game, consider yourself warned. During the prologue of Mass Effect 2 (literally the first ten minutes), a convenient McGuffin is contrived as a way to reset any skills Commander Shepard might have picked up during the original game,...
Review F1 23 (PS5) - A FIFA Level Experience for F1 Fans
Lights out and away we go
The world of Formula 1 is bigger than ever, with its popularity steadily increasing thanks to the likes of the Drive to Survive series. So it feels fitting that F1 23 is speeding onto PS5 with the biggest offering the series has seen to date. These yearly EA Sports releases can often feel too iterative to warrant full...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Game-Changing Improvements Are Not Locked Behind Phantom Liberty Expansion
Just so you know
We've seen some confusion online with regards to the frankly massive changes coming to Cyberpunk 2077 with the release of its Phantom Liberty expansion this September. In case you haven't heard, developer CD Projekt Red is overhauling huge swathes of the existing game. It's changing skill trees almost completely, adjusting how...
News There's Growing Concern Over Persona Dev's Metaphor: ReFantazio Being an Xbox Exclusive
But nothing's confirmed yet
Ah, Microsoft's media embargoes strike yet again! Metaphor: ReFantazio was officially announced during the Xbox Games Showcase last week, it being the full reveal of Persona developer Atlus' Project Re Fantasy, which has been in the works for years. It's a big budget, ambitious-looking RPG set against a fantastical...
Preview It's Virtually Impossible for Armored Core 6 to Fail
FromSoftware swaps swords for joysticks
Not a single Armored Core game has sold more than one million copies, but that was before FromSoftware became the poster boy for hardcore enthusiasts. Nowadays, the Japanese heavyweight can sell 20 million units of Elden Ring with its eyes closed, and its latest game Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is going...
News No, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Definitely Not Releasing on PS4
Rebirth, but current-gen only
This might not be a huge surprise to pundits paying attention, but the eagerly anticipated PS5 exclusive Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will not be coming to PS4, Square Enix has confirmed. Again. But let's back up for a moment. Last week, following the announcement that Rebirth would actually be coming out in early 2024,...
News Persona 3 Reload, Persona 5 Tactica Finally Confirmed for PS5, PS4 After Xbox Embargo Lifts
Take your time
Confirming what we already assumed to be the case, remake Persona 3 Reload and SRPG spinoff Persona 5 Tactica will both be coming to PS5 and PS4. Announced at the recent Xbox summer showcase, after an apparent and appropriate period of marketing exclusivity (around 48 hours), those longed-for logos can now be seen at the end of Atlus'...
Mini Review Pixel Ripped 1978 (PSVR2) - Atari Adds Impressively to Newest Nostalgic Treat
A matter of time and place
Gaming heroine Dot is back for her third adventure, and this time, developer ARVORE has gone even further back in time than with Pixel Ripped 1989 or 1995. Now, we travel back to 1978 and bask in the glory of the era of Atari. Not only does the game deify and lampoon all manner of Atari projects, but with 1978, the title...
News PS Plus Premium Will Allow for PS5 Game Streaming in Future Update
Power of the cloud
On the renewed service's one-year anniversary, Sony has announced that cloud streaming for PS5 games will be coming to PS Plus Premium in the future. The platform holder is currently testing the functionality ahead of a proper launch. Sony says the feature will include PS5 games currently on the PS Plus game catalogue and Game...
News Crystal Dynamics Confirms No Impact to Tomb Raider Following Embracer Restructuring
Nothing to see here
The massive and currently embattled Embracer Group announced a large-scale restructuring involving a round of layoffs, closures, and cancellations yesterday. Embracer has since tried to clarify things, with Interim executive Matthew Karch providing a rich bounty of quotes in the process, with zingers like "we need to be...
News Indie Hit Rogue Legacy 2 Is Finally Coming to PS5, PS4 Later This Month
PS Plus Extra on day one
It's been a long time coming, but developer Cellar Door Games is finally bringing its celebrated sequel, Rogue Legacy 2, to PS5 and PS4. Confirmed via the latest PS Plus update, the indie rogue-lite action game is hitting Sony's consoles at long last. Fittingly, the game follows in its predecessor's footsteps; each attempt...
News No New Game Announcements to Celebrate The Last of Us' Tenth Anniversary
But there's more The Last of Us to come
There’ll be no new game announcements to mark the tenth anniversary of The Last of Us’ release. Naughty Dog prefaced a slew of tangential announcements on Twitter today by confirming that it’ll only be honouring the “series’ impact” and will “not be making any game development updates”. This...
News Hot Off Demo Hype, Lies of P Gets Impressive 9 Minute Gameplay Showcase
Just like clockwork
Lies of P is an edgy Soulslike we've been anticipating for some time now, and we've seen plenty of gameplay and even tried it for ourselves in the recently released demo. And yet, we just got our best look yet at the game as a whole in an unexpected yet appreciated n
News Sonic Superstars' Physics Have Been 'Fully Translated' from Sonic Mania
It'll feel like the classics
Sonic Superstars is the next game starring SEGA's mascot, and it's taking things back to 2D — albeit with three-dimensional models instead of pixels. While it looks like a lot of fun in its debut trailer, there has been some concern among fans that the game's physics may be closer to Sonic 4 than Sonic Mania, or the...
News Korean Ratings Board Seemingly Leaks Rumoured LEGO Football Game
Named LEGO 2K Goooal!
It won't look like this, mind Korea's video game ratings board strikes again. As discovered by Gematsu, the establishment now has a listing for a game called LEGO 2K Goooal! which, as the name implies, is almost certainly a LEGO-fied version of football. Or soccer, if you're across the pond. The title is visible on this page,...
News Are Ya Ready, Kids? PowerWash Simulator's SpongeBob DLC Cleans Up on 29th June
Everybody do the sponge
PowerWash Simulator is getting pretty crazy with its add-on packs. The first two — Tomb Raider and Final Fantasy VII — made some sense, seeing as Square Enix Collective published the game, but the next one brings an entirely separate entity to the zen-like experience. Announced back in May, the title's first premium DLC...
Tuesday13th Jun 2023
Poll What Do You Think of the Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Demo?
Hot stuff?
It's finally time for Final Fantasy XVI... Well, the playable demo, at least. Out right now on PS5, the demo features a sizeable chunk of the game's opening act, as well as a battle-based mode that showcases the abilities that you unlock later on in Clive's adventure. it's a robust offering, giving players a decent idea of the upcoming...
Guide GTA Online: How to Equip Body Armor
Bullet proof
Looking for how to equip body armor in GTA Online? Body armor is an essential item if you're hoping to survive the harsh streets of Los Santos. Bulletproof vests will protect you from gunfire, thus invaluably extending your lifespan. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to equip body armor. GTA...
Guide GTA Online: How to Start San Andreas Mercenaries
Take on Merryweather in Project Overthrow
Looking for how to start San Andreas Mercenaries in GTA Online? This Contact Mission chain sees you contacted by hot-shot mercenary Charlie Reed as part of a new storyline involving Merryweather named Project Overthrow. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to start San...
Guide Diablo 4: Renown Explained and All Rewards
Rewarding your exploration
Looking for a Diablo 4 Renown explained and all rewards guide? Renown is an additional currency earned largely through exploration and questing, giving players that engage with it some extremely valuable rewards, including additional Skill Points and increasing the maximum number of Healing Potions you can carry. On this...
Preview The Crew Motorfest Is Forza Horizon on PS5, and It's Brilliant
A sweet taste of open world racing
If you fell off Ubisoft's The Crew series following its second entry or are too intimidated by its myriad updates, then The Crew Motorfest is the perfect opportunity to jump back in. Taking what worked in The Crew 2 — its big open world and vehicle variety — the third instalment opts for a
One of us! One of us!
If you were lucky enough to experience even a single blissful summer playing Final Fantasy before the weight of the world began to bear down on you inexorably, you'd know it can be a beautiful, all-consuming thing. You aren't alone either; Square Enix's freshly minted top executive, Takashi Kiryu, would also regularly no-life...
Guide GTA Online: How to Replenish Health with Snacks
Life-saving Sprunk
Looking for how to replenish health with snacks in GTA Online? There's a good chance you're going to come underfire while you're out and about in Los Santos, so you're going to need to eat plenty of snacks to replenish your health. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to replenish health with...
Guide GTA Online: Vinewood Car Club Explained
Location and all information
Looking for Vinewood Car Club explained in GTA Online? Vinewood Car Club is a new addition to Los Santos, and a perk for GTA+ subscribers. It includes a rotating fleet of free cars which you can test drive and purchase at a discounted rate. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to tell you everything...
Guide Diablo 4: Endgame Explained and How to Reach Level 100
Endgame is just the start of the journey
Need to have Diablo 4's complex, intimidating Endgame explained and how to reach level 100 answered? The "Endgame" moniker is something of a misnomer, as in many ways, it's where the true Diablo experience begins. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll explain Diablo 4's Endgame and how to reach...
Guide GTA Online: How to Change the Sprint Controls
Run before you can walk
Looking for how to change the sprint controls in GTA Online? If you're tired of mashing the X button to reach top speed in Los Santos, then Rockstar has finally implemented a solution. As part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to change the sprint controls. GTA Online: How to Change the Sprint Controls:...
News Sorry, But Games Are Probably Going to Take Longer Than Ever to Make on PS5
A single project could take up to six years now
If you’ve been wondering what the likes of Naughty Dog and Sucker Punch are up to, then here’s a worrying observation from Microsoft’s Matt Booty: tentpole titles may take four to six years to develop on new-gen consoles, as opposed to the two to three years that was common previously. While the...
Guide GTA Online: How to Unlock GTA Protagonist Outfits
Look the part
Looking for how to unlock GTA protagonist outfits in GTA Online? As part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update, it's now possible to dress as classic characters from the GTA franchise, including Claude and Niko Bellic. On this page, as part of our GTA Online guide, we're going to explain how to unlock GTA protagonist outfits. GTA...
News Layoffs, Closures, and Cancellations as Embracer Group Undergoes Huge Restructure
Cost cutting
Embracer Group, the enormous holding company notorious for buying up studios and IP, is preparing for a significant restructure. In order to "realize untapped potential in Embracer Group and better optimize the use of our resources", the conglomerate is set to make some sweeping changes which, sadly, include layoffs, studio closures,...
The best game at SGF Play Days
We could have uploaded this preview as a headline alone, but then we don't think Push Square users would appreciate a three-word article. Cocoon is absolutely incredible, and it is easily the best thing we played at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Beating out heavyweights like Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty,
News SoulCalibur 5 Will Be Axed from the PS Store's Stage of History Next Week
History fading in front of us
SoulCalibur V is the next game to go the way of the digital Dodo and is due to be delisted from the PlayStation Store quite imminently. Next week, in fact, on 19th June. Available for now via the PS3 storefront, following the appointed time, the title and more than 70 pieces of DLC (including a playable character) will...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Diablo 4?
Hell yeah?
It's been just over a week since the launch of Diablo 4 on PS5 and PS4. Blizzard's latest seems to have really struck a chord with dungeon crawling enthusiasts, immediately racking up enough interest for it to be crowned the company's fastest selling game ever. Safe to say it's been a hit! But as per usual, it's not the sales figures...
News UK Sales Charts: Diablo 4 Unleashes Hell at Number One While Sony Exclusives Return
Devilish
The UK was clearly ready for the arrival of the demonic ARPG Diablo 4, as the game has launched straight to the top of the physical charts. Selling the majority of its copies on PS5, it's a resounding success for Blizzard. The boxed copy sales in the UK reflect the game's performance elsewhere; the publisher reports it's the fastest-selling...
News Terrifying Ghost Hunting Game Phasmophobia Will Haunt PS5, PSVR2 in August
Ghost busters
Kinetic Games’ uber-popular co-operative paranormal investigation outing Phasmophobia is coming to PS5, with full PSVR2 support, in Early Access in August. The release will feature full crossplay with all other platforms, and is promising a steady schedule of post-launch content updates. “Phasmophobia is a four-player, online...
News Star Wars Outlaws to Feature GTA-Style Wanted System to Punish Your Intergalactic Crimes
Outlaws for life
We got our first good look at Star Wars Outlaws at Ubisoft's Forward Showcase, and it left a serious impression, with the prospect of spice deals gone wrong, speeder bike chases, and legendary smuggling runs in the offing. After the showing, during a developer breakdown of the footage (than
Preview Viewfinder PS5 Demo Is an Excellent Proof of Concept, and Now We Need More
Look at this photograph
We've been rather taken with Viewfinder since we first caught wind of it, so we were very eager to try out the new playable demo on PS5. This first-person puzzler essentially allows you to turn two-dimensional images into full 3D spaces, and you'll use that unique hook to progress through the unusual, serene environments. The...
News Lord of the Rings Needs to Be the Biggest Game Franchise in the World, Says Embracer
Embattled publisher wants Tolkien at the top
Embracer, the embattled publisher which announced a significant restructuring earlier today, has been talking a little bit about how it intends to turn its business around. You may recall the European titan had been expanding aggressively, but today it confirmed that it’ll face significant layoffs,...
News The Last of Us PC Patch Verifies Remake for Steam Deck
Decked out
The Last of Us: Part I hasn’t exactly had the best time since its busted release on PC, but developer Naughty Dog committed itself to fixing the issues – and now an all-new patch has finally verified the release for use with the Steam Deck handheld. Patch v1.1, which is available to download now, promises performance improvements, bug...
New look, classic Prince
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown received an initially negative response when it was unveiled, predominantly for aesthetic reasons, and not being another 3D game, instead a 2D Metroidvania-style platformer. The
News Trails into Reverie Gameplay Builds Anticipation Ahead of Next Month's PS5, PS4 Launch
A tale long in the telling
The long wait for Trails into Reverie is finally drawing to a close, and we have the gameplay trailer to prove it. Whereas previous showings of the epic JRPG had detailed the cast of characters appearing, randomised dungeons and various minigames, today, we got a look
News Record-Setting Summer Game Fest Will Return in 2024 with Live Showcase
Here we go again
The curtain hasn’t completely closed on not-E3 2023 yet, but we’ve basically reached the encore and we’re not convinced the crowd is yearning for more. Nevertheless, in an unsurprising twist, organiser Geoff Keighley has confirmed that Summer Game Fest will return in 2024, with a live showcase and more. Obviously, the event...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News Star Wars Outlaws Looks Legitimately Mind Blowing in Huge PS5 Gameplay Demo
Wow
Ubisoft has debuted an enormous 10 minute gameplay demo of Star Wars Outlaws, and it looks legitimately incredible. The demo starts out by introducing protagonist Kay Vess and her adorable companion Nix, as the pair sneak out of a restricted area with an important relic. You can order Nix to assist you, as demonstrated in the beginning of the...
Guide What Time Is Capcom Showcase 2023?
Dates, times, and what to expect
When is Capcom Showcase 2023? The Japanese publisher is one of the last major players in this summer's games industry blowout. With several exciting games on the way (and, presumably, more that are unannounced), this one should have a few morsels of gaming goodness for us. So, when's it all happening? On this page,...
Tuesday13th Jun 2023
Round Up What Was Announced at Capcom Showcase 2023?
All the PS5, PS4 news from Capcom Showcase
Looking for a round up of what was announced at Capcom Showcase 2023? Fortunately for you, this article is exactly that. The publisher has now concluded its short but sweet presentation, showing off several of its impending projects. If you're looking for all the headlines, we've brought them all together...
Monday12th Jun 2023
Guide What Time Is Ubisoft Forward 2023?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Looking for when is Ubisoft Forward 2023? French publisher Ubisoft's output has been uncharacteristically low-key of late, but it'll look to revive its release schedule with its annual E3-style event. On this page, we'll include all the important dates, times, and confirmed titles you need to know about ahead of the...
Preview Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Is the PS5 RPG You've Always Wanted
Jacking in again
It might have taken CD Projekt RED another two and a half years after release to get there, but Cyberpunk 2077 DLC Phantom Liberty is such a substantial addition to the PS5, PS4 RPG that it finally feels like it can meet those colossal expectations of 2020. This is more than just an expansion with a new story, quests, and characters...
Any press is good press
After fans' surprisingly negative reception (we thought it looked cool) to the debut gameplay trailer of Ubisoft Montpellier's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the developer hit back with a surprisingly open-handed rejoinder: "We welcome all your reactions, positive and negative." This follows
News Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty Expansion Is So, So Much More Than PS5 DLC
A new dawn for Night City
Cyberpunk 2077's impending Phantom Liberty expansion (launching on PS5 on 26th September) is much more than simple DLC, instead being an overhaul of virtually every inch of Night City. It goes far beyond the scope of what some might expect and is a true expansion, according to comments made by creative director Pawel Sasko...
Lookin' sharp, V
CD Projekt Red has unveiled a collection of in-game items that you can claim once Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty launches this September. Part of the company's ongoing GOG rewards scheme, you'll need to sign up to the platform and then link your account via the game in order to claim your goodies, but you may think that's a small...
News Final Fantasy 16 Demo Out Now on PS5, Progress Carries Over to the Full Game
Over two hours of gameplay
The highly anticipated demo for Final Fantasy XVI is out right now on PS5, giving everyone a chance to play through a generous chunk of the game's opening act ahead of its full release on the 22nd June. Just to be clear, the exact launch time for the demo is 9AM BST / 10AM CEST / 1AM PT / 4AM ET on the 12th June (today, at...
News Microsoft Welcomes FTC's Injunction on Xbox's Activision Blizzard Buyout
Star-spangled lawsuits
Update: So, yes, the FTC has filed an injunction in an attempt to temporarily halt Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard — and the trillion dollar titan has welcomed it. The thinking here, allegedly, is that the Redmond firm is playing 4D chess, and it believes that by taking this to court earlier than...
News Persona 3 Reload Won't Include FES or Portable Content, No Female Protagonist
The Darkest Hour
If a remake of Persona 3 sounded too good to be true, it kind of might be, depending on which version of the game you remember. Atlus has announced the recently revealed Persona 3 Reload (officially, at least) will be based on the original PS2 release and won't feature content from the FES or Portable incarnations of the game. Thi
Live Watch the Capcom Showcase 2023 Livestream Right Here
EXOPRIMAL! Ghost Trick! More?
Looking to watch the Capcom Showcase 2023 livestream? Capcom is putting together an outstanding portfolio of top-notch titles this generation, so all eyes will be on its latest Capcom Showcase to see what goods it has in store for us moving forwards. Join us live from 3PM PDT / 11PM BST for all the announcements...
News Open World Gacha Tower of Fantasy Grabs Exclusive PS5, PS4 Pre-Order Bonuses
Time sink incoming
Gacha game Tower of Fantasy is free-to-play, but that’s not stopping publisher Perfect World from opening pre-orders for the PS5 and PS4 version from 20th June. We’re going to assume these will come with various in-game bonuses like virtual currency, but it’s not specifically explained on the PS Blog what those who purchase...
Round Up What Was Announced at Ubisoft Forward 2023?
All PS5, PS4 reveals from Ubisoft's showcase
If you're looking for the lowdown on what was announced at Ubisoft Forward 2023, well, look no further. As part of this year's summer season of gaming news and events, Ubisoft hosted its very own presentation, featuring a bunch of its upcoming games. We've gathered together all the headlines from the...
Live Watch the Ubisoft Forward 2023 Livestream Right Here
Star Wars Outlaws! Assassin's Creed Mirage! More!
Looking to watch the Ubisoft Forward 2023 livestream? Then you've come to the right place! The French publisher's had an uncharacteristically slow year or so thus far, but it's aiming to up the ante today with the first gameplay footage of Star Wars Outlaws, as well as updates on Assassin's Creed...
News Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Brings Sci-Fi and Far Cry Together in Impressive PS5 Gameplay
Flight of the Na'vi-gator
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora looks to be a dream game for fans of James Cameron's popular sci-fi movies. In this new gameplay overview video, it appears to be channelling Far Cry, though of course with an Avatar skin, and we've come away pretty optimistic. Playing as a Na'vi who was captured and trained by humans as a...
News Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Is Finally Officially Confirmed for PS5
"An epic clash between the sprit realm and mortal man"
Update: There was probably very little doubt, but Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is officially coming to the PS5, as confirmed during today's Capcom Showcase. There was no new information outside of a rerun of yesterday's trailer, but we'll be sure to update you if and when we learn more...
News Sony's Partnership with Square Enix Has Never Been Stronger, Says Jim Ryan
He values "everything we do together"
PlayStation bigwig Jim Ryan made a surprise appearance during Final Fantasy 16’s pre-launch livestream overnight, where he said that his company’s relationship with publisher Square Enix has “never been stronger”. In the brief speech, he mentioned that Sony’s collaboration with the company “goes back...
Tuesday13th Jun 2023
News Dragon's Dogma 2's Open World Is Around Four Times the Size of the First Game's
Welcome back
We went into the Capcom Showcase expecting more meaningful Dragon's Dogma 2 info, but quite frankly, we got bugger all — save for several seconds of fresh gameplay footage. Thankfully, a post on the PlayStation Blog reveals a morsel of actual news, in that the action RPG sequel will feature an open world roughly "four times the size o
Monday12th Jun 2023
News PS5 Title Pragmata Finally Reappears Only to Confirm an Indefinite Delay
Prag-nada
Back before the PS5 released, one of the games featured in its major pre-launch showcase was Capcom's Pragmata. Roughly three years later, we've still yet to see anything meaningful about the game. Well, during the publisher's showcase today, it looked like we were finally getting an update, and, erm, we sort of did. In a new video,...
News Street Fighter 6's Battle Pass Brings the Heat with Retro Games, Classic Music, and More
On fire
After a brief delay towards the tail end of last week, Capcom has launched Street Fighter 6’s first Battle Pass – or Fighter Pass, as the publisher has named it. Structured exactly the same as in games like Fortnite, the Early Summer Vibes season will run until 2nd July, so you don’t have an enormous amount of time to complete it...
Poll Was Ubisoft Forward 2023 Princely or Just Pants?
Forward or backward?
It was Ubisoft's turn in the summer spotlight with Ubisoft Forward, and now the showcase has come to a close. As expected, we saw the likes of Assassin's Creed Mirage, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and plenty more. While it was a pretty predictable run of games for the French publisher, we want...
News PS5's Final Fantasy 16 Marketing Onslaught Has Started with Sick London Buses
The marketing wheels go round
Sony may be frustrating beyond belief at times, but when it’s got a big game in its portfolio, you can bet your bottom dollar it’s going to make sure you know about it. Final Fantasy 16 is the next major PS5 console exclusive on the horizon, and with the release of today’s demo, the marketing onslaught is well...
Tuesday13th Jun 2023
Poll Was Capcom Showcase 2023 All Killer, or Mostly Filler?
Capgod or Capdud?
Capcom is one of the last major publishers with its own dedicated event this June. It's been on a fantastic run of form for years now, and today was another opportunity for the company to show it's still going strong. We saw a handful of exciting titles from the publisher during Capcom Showcase 2023, including Dragon's Dogma 2,...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News Not Like This! Jet Set Radio Returns in Roller Champions on PS4
Beat! Gum! Tokyo-to!
We like Roller Champions – and we love Jet Set Radio. However, we’re not sure the two needed to be combined. Nevertheless, Ubisoft has partnered with SEGA to bring Beat and Gum skins to its online PS4 roller-skating game, and it’s also re-skinning its training skate park around the Tokyo-to location from the legendary...
News Romantic Action RPG Eternights Adds to PS5's Already Stacked September
Save your date
Eternights is an intriguing blend of action RPG and dating sim, with a supernatural setting and some rather disturbing imagery. We now know when it's coming to both PS5 and PS4; Save your date, and save the world on 21st September. That is if you have the time. Consider that both the eagerly an
The weight of ages bearing down
Recreating the city of Baldur's Gate from the beloved CRPG of the same name is a Herculean task fraught with danger. It needs to be recognisable to venerable veterans of the 1998 classic and yet manage to conform to modern game design principles. With Baldur's Gate 3, developer Larian Studios describes the process as...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Does Its Best Impression of the Old Games in First Gameplay Demo
Historically accurate
Assassin's Creed Mirage got a seven-minute gameplay demo during Ubisoft's summer showcase, and as the developer has been saying all along, Basim's origin story really does look like a more traditional Assassin's Creed adventure. There's a clear emphasis on dense city traversal here, alongside stealthy options both in and out of...
News The Crew Motorfest Brings Forza Horizon Vibes to PS5, PS4 This September
Import all your unlocked cars from The Crew 2
How’s your September looking? Stacked, we suspect. Well, add another game to your wishlist: The Crew Motorfest touches down on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu from 14th September, 2023. While there are few surprises in this trailer – it really does look like a vivid, multiformat version of Forza...
News Kingdom Hearts, NieR Automata Teams Assisted on Final Fantasy 16 for PS5
Calling in the big guns
We know that Sony has helped Square Enix optimise Final Fantasy 16 for the PS5, and now we have confirmation that both PlatinumGames and also SE Creative Business Unit 1 were involved. During yesterday’s pre-launch livestream, it was confirmed that Takahisa Taura of NieR Automata fame led a team from within PlatinumGames to...
Tuesday13th Jun 2023
Preview Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Demo Is a Short But Sweet Taste of a Cult Classic
Sissel do nicely
After bringing the beloved Phoenix Wright Trilogy and Great Ace Attorney Chronicles to PlayStation, it only seemed right for Capcom to follow them up with Shu Takumi's lesser-known work. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, originally released on Nintendo DS in 2010, is the definition of a cult classic. Held in very high regard by...
Monday12th Jun 2023
News Riders Republic Takes on Tony Hawk with Skateboarding Expansion for PS5, PS4
Pop, shove it
One thing you could never accuse Ubisoft of is failing to support its games. Riders Republic is racing towards its eighth in-game season, and it’s adding an entirely new discipline along with it: skateboarding! This all-new trailer includes early cinematic gameplay footage, but it doesn’t look like the developer’s going to...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Is Coming to PS5 Soon, But Injustice 3 Isn't Out of the Question
Ed Boon weighs in
For the past generation or so, fighting game developer NetherRealm Studios has interchanged between Mortal Kombat and Injustice. This year, however, it’ll release Mortal Kombat 1 – the second successive entry in the series after 2019’s Mortal Kombat 11. So, why did it make that decision? Series creator Ed Boon explained in an...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Looks Incredibly Fun in Gameplay Overview Trailer
Timey wimey
We thought Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown made a great first impression with its debut trailer, but it attracted a widely negative response from most. Well, however you feel about it, the game has just received a more in-depth look at actual gameplay, and if you ask us, it's looking very promising. Playing as Sargon
News BMX-Based Deliveroo Outing Parcel Corps Pedals to PS5, And We Want It Now
Dystopian cycling title looks great
We’ve always said we’d happily do a couple of shifts for Deliveroo, winding through busy city streets on a bicycle to get a Wicked Zinger Meal to its destination in record time. Now we may actually have the opportunity, in the distinctly tongue-in-cheek Parcel Corps, a dystopian extreme sports deliver-‘em-up...
News Hold It! Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Brings the Later Games to PS4 in 2024
No objections here
Capcom's journey to bring Shu Takumi's beloved games to modern machines continues, as Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy has just been announced. This is another HD remaster collection, and you can get a taste for what that looks like in the above trailer. As the name suggests, the collection comprises Apollo Justice's trilogy...
News Why Not Watch a Really, Really Long Exoprimal PS5, PS4 Trailer?
Ex marks the spot
Third-person dino shoot-‘em-up Exoprimal was one of the main stars of today’s Capcom Showcase ahead of its 14th July release date. In fact, the online outing was on-screen for a long time, as the publisher discussed some of the feedback it’s implemented from the recent beta, and delved a little deeper into the plot of the...
News Skull and Bones Still Doesn't Have a Release Date, But Here's a Nice Sea Shanty
Beta incoming
Skull and Bones made a brief appearance at Ubisoft's E3 showcase, but sadly, it didn't deliver the news that fans are still waiting for. While the piratical adventure is still out in open waters, we did get some new gameplay — accompanied by a new song. Performed by Home Free, the song Skull and Bones is available on digital...
News Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Drops Anchor on PS5 in August
Tactical piracy coming soon
Mimimi Games, the makers of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and Desperados III, has unveiled the release date for its latest real-time strategy outing. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew sees the studio turn its talents to the world of pirates, and it's sailing to PS5 on 17th August 2023. The above trailer features new...
News The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Brings Eldritch Magic and Mystery to PS5, PS4 This Month
New chapter begins very soon
If you're still playing The Elder Scrolls Online, good news — a major new update is just around the corner. Necrom is a new expansion that hits the game on 20th June, meaning it's just over a week away. The headline addition in this update is the Arcanist, which is an all-new class that's all about wielding dark...
Roadmap will soon be required
The curtain has closed on what was, in this author’s partially informed opinion, probably the strongest Xbox Showcase in recent memory. This wasn’t a total knockout on par with some of PlayStation’s best ever E3 presentations – is such a thing even possible now we’ve effectively transitioned from live...
Sunday11th Jun 2023
Microsoft sometimes embargoes platforms
Today is the day of Microsoft’s annual not-E3 Xbox Showcase, and by all accounts it’s going to be a big one. Of course, in addition to the usual selection of first-party games, you should probably anticipate a handful of third-party inclusions, as is customary for these kind of events. But one thing you...
News Ubisoft's Open World Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Gameplay Will Debut Tomorrow
Due out next year
Star Wars Outlaws, the first open world entry from Ubisoft in the legendary LucasFilm franchise, will launch in 2024 – and while there’s a lengthy CG trailer embedded above to whet your appetite, you won’t have to wait long for gameplay. The French firm promises that the first PS5 gameplay will debut during Ubisoft Forward...
News GTA Inspired Isometric Police Game The Precinct Arrests PS5
You have the right to remain silent
Well, this looks cool! American Fugitive developer Fallen Tree Games has announced The Precinct, a new isometric, Grand Theft Auto-inspired sandbox police game that’s coming to the PS5. Unfortunately, there’s no release date attached to this just yet, so you’ll just need to sit back and enjoy the trailer for...
News Persona Dev's Project Re Fantasy Finally Revealed as a Ridiculous Looking Turn-Based RPG
No mention of PS5, PS4 yet
Remember Project Re Fantasy, the big project Persona developer Atlus has had in development for years? Well, it's finally been re-revealed as the awkwardly named Metaphor: ReFantazio — a fantastical turn-based RPG that's very reminiscent of the Shin Megami Tensei games. It looks packed with potential in its debut...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is the Next Mainline Game as Ichiban Goes Nude on a Beach
To Infinite and beyond
Update: Just in case there was any shred of doubt, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has now been officially confirmed for PS5 and PS4 in the aftermath of Microsoft's event. Original Article: Well, this is not the trailer we expected to see for Like a Dragon 8 — or, as it'll be called here in the west, Like a Dragon: Infinite...
Preview Ignore the Snark, Foamstars Is Good
Bubble trouble
If the Internet is already dead set on writing Foamstars off completely, then it'll be red in the face come PS5, PS4 launch day. Despite the comparisons it's attracting, this isn't really a Splatoon rip-off, and most important of all: it is really quite enjoyable to play. We had the chance to compete in multiple local matches at...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Priced at £25 / $30 on PS5
CDPR's most expensive expansion
Ever since CD Projekt Red said that Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty would be its biggest ever expansion — in terms of developer resources, not scale — we've been wondering how much it's going to cost. Historically, the Polish company has placed enticingly low price points on its DLC offerings. The Witcher 3's two...
News Psychological Oil Rig Horror Still Wakes the Deep Plunges PS5 Next Year
Well, oil be damned
Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture developer The Chinese Room has returned to its psychological horror roots, with Still Wakes the Deep slated for an Early 2024 release on PS5. Announced earlier today during the Xbox Showcase, the title will see you assume the role of an off-shore oil rig worker, as he fights for his life through...
News Surprise! Persona 3 Reload Is Real, and It Definitely Didn't Leak
No one saw this coming
Okay, brace yourself for this megaton: Persona 3 Reload is real. Announced out of absolutely nowhere and without any leaks whatsoever, the remake was officially revealed during Xbox's summer showcase. Of course, we had no idea this was coming — it's not like it's been heavily rumoured for the best part of a year or anything...
Preview Sonic Superstars Hands the Blue Blur a Hot Streak
We take Sonic and friends for a spin
Sonic Superstars is fun to play, and that's something this scribe rarely — if ever — associates with the SEGA series. Two acts playable at Summer Game Fest Play Days revealed an enjoyable return to the side-scrolling days after 2022's well-liked 3D entry Sonic Frontiers, proving the blue blur has got what it...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Starhunt Game - All Graffiti Hidden Codes Locations
Hack happy
Looking for Starhunt Game explained and all graffiti Hidden Codes locations in Honkai: Star Rail? Starhunt Game is a gameplay event in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG which unlocks after completing the Companion Mission named Punklorde Mentality. It revolves around digital graffiti and is divided into Story Mode and Arcade Challenge. On this...
News PAYDAY 3 Scores a 24th September Release Date on PS5
Potentially cancelled on PS4
PAYDAY 3 will score its biggest haul yet from 24th September, as Starbreeze Studios has slapped a release date on the title at long last. The co-op shooter sequel has been a long time coming, but it’ll only cost $39.99 when it finally does arrive. It should be noted there’s no mention of PS4 for PAYDAY 3, so we’re...
News Persona 5 Tactica Is Launching This Year, But No Mention of PS5, PS4 Yet
Sit tight
Who doesn’t love an Atlus announcement during an Xbox Showcase? Persona 5 Tactica was, unsurprisingly, revealed during Microsoft’s briefing earlier today – but as we observed earlier in the day, it looks like PlayStation confirmation is embargoed for the time being. We’ve contacted the company and will update when we get
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Promises to Save V's Life on PS5 in September
A phantom no more
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty finally has a release date. The anticipated expansion will launch for PS5 on the 26th September, and we've got a cool new trailer to prove it. Promised some kind of cure for his or her ongoing brain-battle with Johnny Silverhand, player character V descends into a fresh part of Night City known as...
News Jusant Is a PS5 Puzzle Platformer with Some Uncharted Energy
Climb time
You know what, there aren’t enough games about climbing. We know some found it got a little long in the tooth as the Uncharted franchise dragged on, but we really enjoyed the recent Horizon Call of the Mountain, for example – a game where you spend most of your time simply fumbling your way to the peaks of cliff faces with PSVR2...
News Cities: Skylines 2 Lays Foundations on PS5 from 24th October
Build 'em up
Well, one game that’s definitely not embargoed from the Xbox Showcase is Cities: Skylines 2, because even PlayStation has uploaded this pre-order trailer. The title’s due out on 24th October, and promises next-gen city building fun. You can get a glimpse of gameplay courtesy of the trailer embedded above; obviously these kind of...
Saturday10th Jun 2023
News Apparently Some People Hate the New PS5, PS4 Prince of Persia Game
But why?
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown looks awesome, doesn’t it? Announced alongside an 18th January release date for PS5 and PS4 during Summer Game Fest earlier this week, the title looks like a side-scrolling treat with a better-than-expected combat system. But apparently it’s not what some fans wanted: according to
Guide Diablo 4: Clans Explained and How They Work
Friends work better together
Wanting to have Clans explained and how they work detailed in Diablo 4? Clans function the same way Guilds or Free Companies do in more traditional MMOs, as a way for groups of players to organise in order to tackle more difficult content and earn better loot in the process. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide,...
Sunday11th Jun 2023
News Lords of the Fallen Really Is Shaping Up to Be a Surprise PS5 Stunner
Another impressive showing for upcoming adventure
There may have been confusion over its name, but now we know it’s settled on the Lords of the Fallen moniker (again), we can safely say the sequel-cum-reboot-cum-remake-cum-reimagining is looking utterly outstanding. No, we really mean that – this gameplay showcase is ridiculously impressive,...
Saturday10th Jun 2023
Guide Diablo 4: Diablo Shop Explained and When It Refreshes
Premium cosmetics at a premium price
Want to have the Diablo Shop explained and know when it refreshes in Diablo 4? The Diablo Shop is an in-game store where real money can be exchanged for Platinum, a premium currency which can, in turn, be used to purchase all manner of unique cosmetic items. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll...
Sunday11th Jun 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1 Will Bury Krypt System for Unlocks, Replacement Teased for PS5 Release
"We have a whole new system"
In recent history, Mortal Kombat has been fantastic at elongating the traditional fighting game experience. A core component of that in the last several releases has been the Krypt, an area where you’re able to spend in-game currency on alternative outfits, costume colours, artwork, and more. But despite being very...
Saturday10th Jun 2023
News Sorry Physical Fans! The New Like a Dragon May Be Digital Only on PS5, PS4
Retail release potentially erased
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name looks pretty awesome – after all, how can you not fall in love with a seemingly superhero Kazuma Kiryu, who appeared to use ethereal tethers to tackle thugs in the latest gameplay trailer. The one problem: it may be a digital-only release, with apparently no plans...
News Highly Stylised Racing RPG Resistor Looks Like a PS5 Winner
Inspired by Burnout, SSX, WipEout, and more
There aren’t anywhere near enough racing RPGs, but Resistor looks set to fill the void on PS5 in the future. While there’s no release date just yet, the release has been inspired by the likes of Speed Racer and Redline, and its gameplay is channelling old-school Burnout and SSX. Okay, you certainly...
News For Some Reason, Sony Saved PSVR2 Exclusive Firewall: Ultra for the Future Games Show
Well, okay then
You would have expected Firewall Ultra to be front and centre at the recent PS Showcase – especially when you consider it’s the only first-party project currently announced for PSVR2. Alas, it appears Sony saved the online FPS for, er, the Future Games Show, where community manager – and ex-YouTuber – Frank Marm popped up to...
Preview Alan Wake 2 Will Be an Investigative Dream
We see more of Remedy's next game
Remedy would never be the type of developer to phone things in, but Alan Wake II is undisputed proof it belongs in the top tier of the games industry. Following the new gameplay trailer revealed during Summer Game Fest, we were treated to a significantly extended hands-off demo at SGF Play Days. This PS5 sequel is...
News Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Character Intros Are Unbelievably Awesome
And fight
We love the walkouts and goofy face pulling versus screens in Street Fighter 6, but it looks like NetherRealm may have Capcom beat when it comes to the character intros in Mortal Kombat 1. GameSpot has captured a ton of transitions from the fighter select screen into gameplay, as we get close-ups of the likes of Kitana and Kenshi psyching...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 480
Don't lie to us
Historically, this would be E3 weekend, but things are a lot different these days. Publishers are, generally, spreading out their announcements, and from a PlayStation persuasion we've already had our big showcase. The good news is that the release calendar is outrageously stacked, and even with less gaming news to keep up with,...
News Even Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Kameos Can Perform Fatalities
New ways to Finish Them
Mortal Kombat 1’s new Kameos system looks like it’s going to add a lot of variety to the upcoming fighter’s gameplay. For those who haven’t been keeping track of the title, these side-kicks are selected separately from the main roster, and can be called into battle using the R1 button and a direction. They can do...
News Narrative Cook-'em-Up Venba Tickles PS5's Tastebuds from 31st July
Delicious
Visai Games’ painterly Indian-infused narrative cook-‘em-up Venba will spice up the summer, after receiving a 31st July release date for PS5. The game – which will cost $14.99 – promises a slice of 1980s life, as it depicts a 1980s family who have emigrated to Canada. In addition to restoring lost recipes, you’ll also embark on...
Friday9th Jun 2023
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Release Date and All Pre-Order Details
When does Spider-Man 2 release?
Looking for the release date and all pre-order details for Marvel's Spider-Man 2? Sony's web-slinging open world adventure is just around the corner, so you might be wondering just when it's releasing and what editions of the game you can pre-purchase. In this Marvel's Spider-Man 2 guide, we'll be going over these...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Wild Range of Suits Includes Stunning Original Designs
Unique outfits by guest artists
Now that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has a release date, it's starting to feel a bit more real. As well as the date, Sony has revealed details of pre-orders and various editions you'll be able to purchase, and the Digital Deluxe edition in particular has something fans will want: a selection of unique suits for Peter and...
Feelin' blue
Ubisoft’s goal with Assassin’s Creed Mirage is to make you feel like you’re playing an evolved version of one of the older games in the series, and it’s laid out the tenets of its approach in a new behind-the-scenes video, embedded above. The presentation is light on gameplay – we’ll see a lot more of that during next...
Round Up What Was Announced at Summer Game Fest 2023?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals from Geoff Keighley's show
Looking for a round-up of what was announced at Summer Game Fest 2023? Host Geoff Keighley attempted to bring the heat with his annual livestream earlier today, which featured an array of world premieres, gameplay trailers, and much more. We’ve collated all of the headlines from the event below,...
News Try Not to Cringe Over Twisted Metal's Television Show
Erm
Twisted Metal, specifically the PS1 entries, were always intended to be dumb fun. It’s perhaps no surprise to see Peacock’s upcoming television adaptation take that direction, then. This clip, designed to introduce Will Arnett’s Sweet Tooth, shows the ice cream lovin’ clown beating up Anthony Mackie’s John Doe in a casino – but...
News Street Fighter 6's Early Summer Vibes Battle Pass Delayed Indefinitely on PS5, PS4
Network instability the reason
Street Fighter 6’s first Battle Pass, or Fighter Pass as it’s known here, had been scheduled to get underway from today, 9th June. However, in a brief statement on the game’s official website, Capcom confirmed that the Early Summer Vibes season has been delayed indefinitely. “Currently, network instability is...
News Tekken 8 Closed Beta Test Confirmed for PS5, and You Need to Register Quick
Claudio also returns
The recent rumours were correct: Tekken 8 is getting a closed beta test in July, and you can sign up for it right now through the official website. The test will take place across consoles and PC — PS5 obviously included — and will feature a whopping 16 playable characters (that's everyone revealed so far) and five stages...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's PS5 Trailer Compared to PS1 Original
Iconic scenes revisited
We glimpsed some iconic moments from Final Fantasy 7 during yesterday’s Rebirth trailer, including Cloud’s arrival at the Chocobo farm and the first footage of Elena. It’s interesting, then, to see some of these iconic scenes compared to the PS1 original – and an industrious TikToker, as spotted by GamesRadar
News Quantic Dream Publishing Submerged Adventure Game Under the Waves in August
Water world
Announced last year, Under the Waves has just received a release date on PS5 and PS4. Published by Quantic Dream and developed by Parallel Studio, this underwater adventure will make a splash on 29th August, 2023. It follows professional diver Stan, who takes on a solo mission at the bottom of the North Sea. Set in an alternative 1970s,...
News Sony Will Not Attend Giant German Convention Gamescom This Year
Of course it won't
In what is now becoming a consistent trend, Sony will not attend Gamescom again this year. News comes via German industry website Gamesmarkt, which reports the Japanese giant has no plans to attend Cologne and exhibit on the show floor. This doesn’t mean it’ll have zero presence, of course: third-parties will likely demo games...
Saturday10th Jun 2023
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Wishlisting Available on PS5 Ahead of Capcom Showcase
Release date to follow?
We already know that next week’s Capcom Showcase will include the recently announced Dragon’s Dogma 2, but now the game’s appeared on the PS Store, and you can wishlist it if you want to. This indicates to us that some kind of release date may be imminent, with pre-ord
Friday9th Jun 2023
News Harry Potter, The Patriot Antagonist Rules Baldur's Gate 3 with an Iron Fist
Jason Isaacs plays Lord Enver Gortash
The long-anticipated day draws ever nearer as the release of Baldur's Gate 3, master-crafted by the wizards over at Larian Studios, looms on the horizon, launching on 31st August on PS5. We got a new trailer at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, showcasing iconic antagonist Jason Isaacs in his role as Lord Enver...
News Blasphemous 2 Brings 'Darkly Picturesque Punishment' to PS5 in August
An act of blasphemy
Update: After leaking earlier in the day, Team17 has since confirmed that, yes, Blasphemous 2 will launch on PS5 from 24th August, 2023. You can check out the release date trailer embedded above. Original Article: A hastily uploaded PS Store trailer has seemingly let the pixel art cat out of the bag: Blasphemous 2 will release...
News Friday the 13th: The Game Will Hang Up Its Hockey Mask As It's Axed from PS Store
Murder spree set to end
Friday the 13th: The Game's slaughtering days are numbered, with the news coming down that the licence for the game is set to expire on 31st December (a Sunday, sadly). The game will no longer be available for sale from that date onwards, either physically or digitally. The upside is that players that own the game or...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Street Fighter 6?
Out here on the streets
Street Fighter 6 has been out for about a week now on PS5 and PS4, bringing Capcom's iconic fighting game franchise back with a bang. The brawler has received incredibly high praise from just about everyone; critics gave it some outstanding review scores and players — both professional and casual — seem to be having a...
News Star-Crossed Lovers Battle the Supernatural in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden on PS5
The grave is no bar to my call
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden got some new gameplay at Summer Game Fest, a supernatural, alt-history tale full of ghosts, spectres and love without limits on PS5 in 2023 Life Is Strange developer Don't Nod tells this tale, set in New Eden, 1695, of star-crossed lovers and Banishers Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith...
News Dating Action Game Eternights Makes the Most Out of the Apocalypse on PS5, PS4
Save the world, make time for love
Eternights is an amorous mix of dating and action games that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with dangerous Infected. When not delving into deep dungeons or chatting up potential partners, there is always some scavenging to do, and we got a look at the intriguing blend of gameplay in a new trailer...
News Human Fall Flat 2 Continues the Clumsy Chaos in 'Bigger, Better' Sequel
Published by Devolver Digital
Human: Fall Flat is one of those games that is secretly very popular. Its brand of slapstick, physics-driven action is a fun time for all ages, and it's proven successful enough to spawn a sequel. Yes, Human Fall Flat 2 is coming, and it'll be published by Devolver Digital. All we have to go on so far is the above...
News Soulslike Sequel Remnant 2 Gets Bombastic Co-Op Gameplay Trailer
Unimaginable worlds, unrelenting odds
Remnant II is the more streamlined-sounding successor to Remnant: From the Ashes, a pretty darn good third-person cooperative cover shooter that incorporated Soulslike elements in a novel way. The sequel, like any good sequel should, looks to build upon that foundation and construct something new. We got a new...
Thursday8th Jun 2023
News Mortal Kombat 1's Breathtaking First PS5 Footage Stains Summer Game Fest
Get over here and watch it
The gruesome first PS5 gameplay footage of Mortal Kombat 1 has debuted as part of Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest livestream, and it’s not for the faint of heart. In the glimpse, we see a few story mode cinematics, a bunch of gameplay, and, of course, some Fatalities. The grisly gameplay footage also gives us our...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Publisher Is Refunding All Physical PS5, PS4 Pre-Orders
An eternity of waiting
The publisher behind Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, coming to PS5 and PS4, will be automatically refunding all physical preorders, with refunds for digital preorders available on request. This comes as Paradox Interactive posted a development update for the game on its website. While refunding preorders is usually a...
Guide What Time Is Summer Game Fest Live?
Dates, times, and what to expect
When is Summer Game Fest Live? Every year, presenter and producer Geoff Keighley brings us Summer Game Fest, and the main event is a big, live presentation full of game announcements and updates. With E3 cancelled, this has become the focal point of the summer's season of gaming events. It'll be well worth watching...
Live Watch the Devolver Direct 2023 Livestream Right Here
Indie showcase up next
Looking to watch the Devolver Direct 2023 livestream? The traditional E3 week has transformed dramatically over the past few years, but host Geoff Keighley's glitzy Los Angeles event continues with the customary Devolver Direct. Devolver Direct 2023 Livestream (8th June, 2023): <liveblog id="0806_liv_sum_2023" tags="#PS5...
News Square Enix Doesn't Think You've Seen Enough Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Gameplay
Make them stop
At this point, Square Enix appears to have taken several chapters out of the Jim Ryan Marketing Playbook, inundating fans with so much Final Fantasy XVI gameplay it appears that the Japanese firm aims to achieve Total Mindshare. Despite politely requesting an end
Friday9th Jun 2023
News Persona 5 Tactica Launches 17th November, Persona 3 Reload Early 2024
Atlus accidentally leaks two new titles
Two new Persona titles have leaked, although they’ll hardly come as a surprise after strong rumours recently. Both games emerged on Atlus’ Instagram account ahead of schedule, although the strong Xbox marketing presence suggests they were intended to debut during Microsoft’s own event later in the week...
Thursday8th Jun 2023
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Pre-Orders Begin 16th June, Various Editions Detailed
Here come the Spider-Men
Now that we finally know the release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, it's time for Sony to get the marketing machine in gear. That starts, as usual, with pre-order incentives and various retail editions — and those have also now been detailed over on the PS Blog. All pre-orders for the game ar
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Finally Has a Release Date on PS5
Bring on October
Sony didn't fancy announcing the release date for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 itself — instead, it threw Geoff a bone and let him host it on his stage. Either way, we now know when the game's coming, and it's 20th October, 2023. To celebrate the announcement of the date, Insomniac Games has also released the official cover art, which...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Ship on Two PS5 Discs, Square Enix Proudly Points Out
It's a big one
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be spread across two discs when it launches on PS5, Square Enix confirmed — seemingly with some amount of pride — at the end of the title's new trailer. This suggests that the anticipated sequel is simply too big to fit on one Blu-ray disc, despite the fact that these days, discs are essentially just...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Announced for PS5, PS4, More Info at Ubisoft Forward
A new side-scrolling adventure
Ubisoft might be taking the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake back to the drawing board, but it's just announced something new to tide over fans. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a brand new, original adventure in the beloved series, and it already looks promising in its debut trailer. Launching on 18th...
Poll Was Summer Game Fest 2023 a Sizzler or a Wash Out?
Sunny side up
The curtain has closed on host Geoff Keighley’s annual E3-inspired livestream bonanza, with Summer Game Fest 2023 bringing the first gameplay from Mortal Kombat 1, as well as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 updates. But after a slightly subdued PS Showcase earlier in the year, did the mastermind behind
News Alan Wake 2 Drops Jaws with Mind Blowing First PS5 Gameplay Footage
Wake up and watch
We knew Alan Wake 2 was going to look good following its appearance at the PS Showcase earlier in the year, but we didn’t expect it to look quite this good. While there are few surprises in this first footage – it’s very Resident Evil, to be honest – the absurd level of visual polish on display is extraordinary, and the...
News PS Plus, Game Pass Subscription Growth Has Totally Stalled in USA
Graph has levelled off
At the beginning of the generation, gaming subscriptions were considered by most to be an enormous disruptor to the status quo, however as time progresses it’s becoming more apparent that consumers maybe don’t see the same value in them that enthusiasts do. A lot of the discussion about the benefits of the business model...
News Bloodborne-Style Action RPG Lies of P Launches 19th September, Download Demo for PS5, PS4 Now
Takes one to nose one
Update: As part of Summer Game Fest, the 19th September release date for Lies of P was officially confirmed at the end of a brand new trailer, embedded above. Even better, there's a demo you can download on PS5 and PS4 right now, so give it a try. Original Article: Lies of P looks like it’ll release on 19th September, at...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gets PS5 Gameplay as Early 2024 Release Window Is Confirmed
The unknown journey continues
Despite the fact that Final Fantasy XVI is out in just a couple of weeks, Square Enix has been bombarding us with new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth news. The anticipated sequel ended up being the closer to Summer Game Fest Live, and we saw a lot more of the game than we thought we would at this point. The new trailer shows...
News Sony Will Celebrate Horror Series Siren's 20th Anniversary, Raising Hopes of a PS5 Revival
Back from the dead
Longtime PlayStation fans will recognise the name Siren, developed by a long-defunct offshoot of Japan Studio (Project Siren) and responsible for the three survival horror stealth games that comprise the trilogy. Sony is celebrating the series' 20th Anniversary, which has caused some to hold out hope for a revival. PlayStation...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Launches 9th November
After leak earlier in the day
Update: As expected following the leak earlier today, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will launch on 9th November, confirmed during the Summer Game Fest livestream. You can watch a new trailer above. Original Article: It seems like we'll be hearing from SEGA about its Like a Dragon spin-off in the
News EA Sports Accused of Exploiting College Football Stars Over Low Pay for New PS5 Game
Athletes urged to boycott upcoming game
It’s been over ten years since the last NCAA Football game, so there was understandable excitement when EA Sports announced that it was actively developing EA Sports College Football for new-gen consoles, like the PS5. However, the tricky tightrope of player likenesses continues to prove a sticking point, as...
News Capcom's Meteoric Rise Underlined by Resident Evil Village Sales Milestone
On fire
Capcom, in its current guise, is like a footballer that’s on a hot streak and has scored a goal every game for the past couple of months. The publisher – colloquially coined Capgod here on our internal Slack chat – is absolutely on fire, releasing hit after hit after hit. (Its latest effort, Street Fighter 6, netted a perfect score in...
News Persona 3 Remake Rumours Intensify Yet Again with Updated Web Domain
Evoking hope in our hearts
Those pernicious Persona 3 remake rumours are doing the rounds once again, which is equal parts exciting and exhausting. A web domain has been updated in line with previous Atlus releases and following the same format, leading to speculation that an announcement is imminent. It has been speculated (including by the...
News Here's the Stellar Lineup You Can Expect at Capcom Showcase Next Week
Dragon's Dogma 2! Exoprimal! Ghost Trick!
Capcom’s been on fire for a while, so it’s understandable if you’re excited for next week’s Capcom Showcase. The publisher was originally quite vague about the contents of the show, but it’s since followed up with some firm confirmation of what we can expect to air during the event: Exoprimal,...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 Gameplay at Summer Game Fest? Nomura Promises More Soon
Latest daily update is light on details
Square Enix’s week-long trolling exercise appears to have concluded with the vaguest Twitter update on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth yet: “More information will be revealed soon.” That it! That’s the sole confirmation from creative director Tetsuya Nomura, following previous Earth-shattering reveals about...
News Sonic Superstars Is a New Spin on 2D Hedgehog Action, Hits PS5, PS4 in 2023
SEEGAAA
SEGA has just announced a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog game. Following the full-scale, open world Sonic Frontiers, we have Sonic Superstars, which takes things back to some side-scrolling platforming fun. With a cheerful new art style, the game is a 2.5D platformer in which you can play as Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and of course, Sonic himself...
News Japanese Gaming Institution Famitsu Awards Street Fighter 6 on PS5, PS4 a Perfect Score
The official nod
Street Fighter 6 is a pretty big deal, if you haven't noticed, and has been selling like gangbusters in the days since it launched. Fans seem content-ish (at least, for the time being), and critics loved this reinvention of the iconic classic, although none so much as the venerable Japanese outlet Famitsu, which has awar
News Shadows of the Damned, the Forgotten PS3 Shooter, Is Getting a Remaster
Find out more next week
Once upon a time, EA had a partners program which saw it add some lower-profile titles to its catalogue, including Alice: Madness Returns and Shadows of the Damned. The latter, a collaboration between Suda51’s Grasshopper Manufacturer and Resident Evil 4’s Shinji Mikami, was a grisly, largely forgettable third-person...
News Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 Confirms 3-Player Co-Op Campaign, Winter Release on PS5
The will of the Emperor
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is looking like a gory good time in its new trailer, which showcases some surprisingly impressive scale, both in terms of environments and enemy numbers. But scale isn't the only surprise this sequel has up its sleeve: the video confirms that Space Marine 2's campaign will support co-op for up...
News John Carpenter's Toxic Commando Is a Co-Op Shooter About Characters Who Can't Sing
Shot through the heart
Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have announced a new co-op zombie shooter, and it has a pretty big name attached. John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a pulpy FPS that takes inspiration from 80s era horror and action flicks. Up to four players can team up to take on the hordes for some "buddy movie vibes" and...
News Dragon Ball Creator's Sand Land Is Getting a PS5, PS4 Game
Fun in the sun
Sand Land, the one-shot manga from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, is getting a full-on video game adaptation on PS5 and PS4. Simply titled Sand Land at the time of writing this article, it's being built on Unreal Engine 5, and it appears to be a fairly open action adventure title. We don't have a release window yet, but publisher...
News Lords of Exile Looks Like a Long Lost NES Era Castlevania for PS5, PS4
8-bit excellence
Look, we appreciate 8-bit era platformers have become dime a dozen during the recent PS Store boom, but sometimes an indie effort still manages to stand out from the crowd. Lords of Exile is very much one of those titles – it looks like a long lost Castlevania game for the NES from Konami, with its imposing gothic architecture and...
News Baby Steps Is the Weirdest PS5 Game You'll See Today
Devolver strikes again
Remember the age of Flash games that were purposely difficult to control? That's what Baby Steps reminds us of — only this one is in 3D and appears to have some sort of bizarre narrative. Devolver Digital sure knows how to pick 'em. You play as Nate, a 30-something slacker living in his parents' basement, who is one day...
News Honkai: Star Rail, HoYoverse's Gacha Sensation, Shows First PS5 Footage
Launching later this year
Fans won’t have to wait forever for HoYoverse’s gacha sensation Honkai: Star Rail to release on PS5, as we got our very first glimpse of console footage during Summer Game Fest. A brand new trailer showed new arrival Silver Wolf hacking into the developer to grab some all-new gameplay from Sony’s system, and it’s...
News GTA Online Update Will Enable You to Track Your Criminal Rise Through the Ranks on PS5
Part of Rockstar's effort to tidy up multiplayer hit
There’s so much to do in GTA Online these days that it can be borderline impossible for new players to wrap their heads around – unless they’re using our GTA Online guide, of course. Fortunately, a new update incoming next week will streamline your criminal career, allowing you to observe...
News Ryu, Guile Get Exoprimal Makeovers for Street Fighter 6's First Capcom Collaboration DLC
Cyborg fighter
Ryu and Guile will be getting robotic Exoprimal makeovers in a Capcom content collaboration set to launch later this year. While the details are a little hazy at this stage, it appears the cyborg-style outfits will be available as skins in Street Fighter 6, while also being available as costumes in Exoprimal as well. There’s a lot...
News Promising Indie Game Cocoon Will Launch on PS5, PS4
Coming out of its shell
First announced last year at the Xbox Games Showcase, it's been confirmed the incredibly promising indie game from former Limbo, Inside developers Cocoon will be releasing on PS5, PS4. The title appeared during the Day of the Devs showcase following Summer Game Fest Live with a more in-depth look at gameplay. Footage reveals...
News Animalistic Roguelite AK-xolotl Lets You Weaponise Your Offspring on PS5, PS4
Axolotls are weird
You've got to differentiate your roguelite indie game somehow, right? AK-xolotl, an upcoming top-down shooter from Playstack and 2Awesome Studio, was announced earlier this year, has just received some new details over on the PS Blog, including a gameplay trailer that looks suitably hectic. Playing as an axolotl
News Nicolas Cage Survives Dead by Daylight on PS5, PS4 from 25th July
See him in action
As previously announced, Nicolas Cage is coming to asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight – but now we have a release date, 25th July. For those unclear, the Con Air star will be playing himself in the game, so this isn’t a new character based on the likeness of the actor – it’s actually him. Cage has also done all his...
News Tricked Out Magic FPS Immortals of Aveum Makes One Final Push for PS5 Launch
A kinda magic
Immortals of Aveum, the breakneck Call of Duty-esque magic shooter from EA Originals, made one final push for launch during Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest today. The trailer showed plenty more magic-based machine gun action, and a few cinematics from the final release. This debut effort from new studio Ascendant Studios is...
News First-Person Puzzler Viewfinder Launches Next Month on PS5, Demo Available Today
Take a picture
We've been mesmerised by Viewfinder since it was announced, and thanks to this brief new trailer, we know when we can finally play it ourselves. The first-person puzzle adventure launches on 18th July, 2023 for PS5. In case you're unaware, the game's main hook is taking or finding photographs, and then stepping into them. It's one of...
News Chicory Team Is Making a Turn-Based RPG Called Beastieball
Combat based on volleyball
From painting to turn-based volleyball fights, Chicory: A Colorful Tale studio Finji certainly knows how to switch things up between projects. The team has revealed its next game, titled Beastieball, during the Day of the Devs showcase, and it's a turn-based RPG based around volleyball. You'll recruit Beasties, who form...
News Role Play the Dead in Hauntii, Out on PlayStation in 2024
Journey to Eternity
Confirmed during the Day of the Devs Showcase, Hauntii is a new indie title from Moonlight Games slated for release on PlayStation systems next year. With a striking art style, the experience is all about revealing secrets in a place called Eternity. A press release reveals: "No ghost can truly die in Eternity, but all can be...
News Stylish Sandbox Survival Game Wizard with a Gun Blasts onto PS5 in 2023
Check out the trailer
Devolver Digital has unveiled a new gameplay overview trailer for the promising-looking co-op survival game, Wizard with a Gun. Due for release sometime in 2023, this is a top-down survival sandbox in which you (and a friend, if you like) are a wizard, and you have a gun. The gameplay seems to be a mix of exploration, resource...
Wednesday7th Jun 2023
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 23.01-07.40.00 do?
It's everyone's favourite news story: Sony has just released a new firmware update for PS5. It's been a little bit since the last one, but before you get too excited, this is just a small one. Nothing too crazy here. So, what does PS5 system software version 23.01-07.40.00 do? Here are the full patch notes for...
News PS Store's Double Discounts Sale Crashes PS5, PS4 Prices for PS Plus Subscribers
That's a plus
Sony just can't get enough PS Store sales right now. In addition to the huge Days of Play offer, which is currently ongoing, it's introduced a new Double Discounts sale. This semi-regular deal brings prices down on PS5 and PS4 software, and if you're a PS Plus member, the discounts, as the name suggests, are doubled. It means you can...
News In a Shock Twist, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Have Music on PS5
Bizarre development updates continue
Oh, this is just getting silly now. We were willing to entertain the idea of these daily Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth updates when the development team was vaguely discussing the release’s progress, but now we have the Earth-shaking confirmation that the title will have music in it. The
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Silver Wolf - Best Builds
Hack 'n' slash
What are the best builds for Silver Wolf in Honkai: Star Rail? Silver Wolf is a Quantum elemental super hacker who subscribes to The Nihility Path Type. This means she's effective at debuffing adversaries and generally opening them up to at
Random Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on PS Vita Is Probably Not the Content You Expected to See Today
Life in the trusty sidekick yet
Through a roundabout method, a resourceful and rather ingenious individual has the first-party Nintendo mega-hit, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, playable on a PlayStation Vita. We didn't expect today to go in this direction, either. Caveats had to be made, of course, and it's technically not running on...
News After a Year of Silence, the Final Fantasy 9 Remake Rumours Have Re-Emerged
White Mage Grubb casts Esuna
As if hit with the recommended dose of Echo Screen, the silence surrounding the long-rumoured remake of Final Fantasy IX has lifted once again. Noted industry insider and White Mage Jeff Grubb has fanned the flames of speculation this time, reigniting the unholy conflag
News After Attracting One Million Players, Street Fighter 6's Sales Have Now Passed a Milestone
You can guess
Capcom confirmed earlier this week that Street Fighter 6 had attracted one million players, and it’s since followed up with confirmation that the critically acclaimed sequel has now sold one million copies. With one million players under its belt, it was always likely the title was close to selling one million copies to consumers...
News Scrolling PS5, PS4 Beat-'Em-Up Sensation TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Reveals DLC
Radical
The superb 16-bit era beat-‘em-up tribute TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is back for another bite of action this year, with the announcement of the Dimension Shellshock expansion. Due out later this year, the add-on will feature a veritable smorgasbord of extras, including a new character – Usagi Yojimbo, the steely rabbit samurai – as...
News Autobot Leader Optimus Prime Will Roll Out in Fortnite Wilds on PS5, PS4
To any surviving Autobots taking refuge among the stars
Update: It was heavily rumoured towards the tail-end of last month, but now it's official: Autobot leader Optimus Prime will roll out in the latest season of Fortnite, which is set to get underway later this week. We're still awaiting confirmation of whether or not he'll be able to...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Wraps Up on PS5, PS4 This August
Final patch will bundle together multiple title updates
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak only launched on PS5 and PS4 this year, but those who didn’t originally play on the Nintendo Switch or PC have had plenty to do. And there’ll be another enormous content drop on 24th August, as Capcom rolls up all of the title’s remaining post-release content...
News WD Black's Officially Licensed PS5 SSDs Now Include a 4TB Option for an Eye-Watering $550
Lightning fast
If you're currently in the market to upgrade your PS5 internal solid-state drive, manufacturer Western Digital has partnered with PlayStation to produce a line of officially licensed SSDs. Known officially as the WD_BLACK SN850P NVMe™ SSD, this was a collaboration we knew was in the works, but the pricey little stick (at $549.99 USD...
News PS Studios, Kojima Productions Announce Hideo Kojima Documentary Film
Connecting worlds
Well, we suppose this was inevitable, wasn’t it? PS Studios and Kojima Productions have announced a documentary film named Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds, which promises to take you “on a journey into the creative mind of the most iconic video game creator in the world”. The film appears to revolve around the establishment...
News Madden NFL 24 Makes Players More Anatomically Accurate on PS5, Revives Superstar Mode
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on the cover
EA Sports has brought out all the buzzwords for the announcement of Madden NFL 24, which is now officially confirmed and will release worldwide on 18th August, with a three-day Early Access period for those who purchase the more expensive Deluxe Edition. This year’s game will once again improve...
News PS5 Console Sales Up an Impressive 81% This Year in the UK
But May represented a slight decline
PS5 console sales are up an impressive 81 per cent year-over-year in the UK so far, reflecting Sony’s ability to overcome manufacturing issues which have plagued the platform since launch. Component shortages enforced by the coronavirus pandemic led to severe stock issues, but those problems have since been...
News CGI Movie Resident Evil: Death Island Brings Back All Your Favourite Faces
The gang's all here
Resident Evil: Death Island is a CGI flick from Sony Pictures Entertainment out 25th July, and the latest trailer contains the kind of outrageous action and melodrama that made the series a cult hit in the first place. Bringing together Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, and Rebecca Chambers, this...
News Attention! Dr Fetus' Mean Meat Machine on PS5, PS4 Gets into Gear on 22nd June
Hardcore Puzzle Action
Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine is spinning up on PS4 and PS4 on 22nd June, something we learned in a delightfully wicked new trailer. Developed by the independent wizards over at Team Meat, best known for their revolutionary, tough-as-ham platformer, Super Meat Boy, expect pain and extremely tight mechanics. Ostensibly Tetris...
Rumour Payday 3 Will Allegedly Cash Out in September on PS5, PS4
Money must be funny
Looks like we may be getting a Payday 3 release date at Summer Game Fest or any of its adjacent events, assuming the timing of an apparent leak is to be believed. A 21st September launch date was surfaced by notorious Microsoft Store scraper Aggiornamenti Lumia, suggesting some kind of announcement may be imminent – either...
News Acclaimed PS5, PS4 RPG Sequel Octopath Traveler 2 Tops One Million Sales
Milestone maker
There were concerns that Octopath Traveler 2 may have underperformed, despite it receiving a stellar reception from critics, but news today confirms that title has topped one million units. Obviously, we’ll need to wait and see whether that measures up to Square Enix’s notoriously aggressive targets, but it certainly paints a...
Thursday8th Jun 2023
News Monochrome PSVR2 FPS Synapse Sounds Like a Roguelite to Add to Your Wishlist
Take on this telekinetic shooter in July
Some games just don’t show well in trailers. Synapse, the upcoming PSVR2 shooter from virtual reality specialists nDreams, may be one of those games. The title has anchored two PlayStation presentations recently, and has barely elicited a whimper from unimpressed onlookers. This is despite it being the...
Tuesday6th Jun 2023
News You Have 20 Seconds to Watch This RoboCop: Rogue City PS5 Gameplay
"I'd buy that for a dollar!"
RoboCop: Rogue City brings everything that made the original IP such a stone-cold classic, with excruciating one-liners and a darkly comedic vision of a future that requires a firm hand regarding justice. Previews for the game are going up, such as this look at the title from GameSpot. While the gameplay doesn't look...
News The PS5's Unfathomably Ambitious Phantom Blade Zero Won't Have Microtransactions
Shoot for the moon
Phantom Blade Zero, that upcoming PS5 action game looking almost too good to be true, might just have gotten even better, depending on your perspective. More details have been confirmed by the developers on the game's Q/A Discord server, including the fact that it won't feature microtransactions. Each weapon will have its unique...
News Now's the Best Time to Play This New PS Plus Game
Free Jurassic Park update out on Thursday
Jurassic World Evolution 2 is now available to download and play for all PS Plus Essential members, and team Frontier is marking the occasion in style. It's been revealed the PS5, PS4 game will be updated this Thursday with a content pack commemorating the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park hitting the...
News PS Plus Essential Games for June 2023 Available to Download Now
It's that time of the month
Today is the day for the PS Plus Essential monthly refresh, replacing three PS5, PS4 games with new ones. Subscribers to Sony's base membership tier can now download and play NBA 2K23, Jurassic World Evolution 2, and Trek to Yomi. If you maintain a subscription to PS Plus Essential, you'll be able to play the three tit
Poll Are You Playing Diablo 4?
Hot stuff
Continuing the insanity that is June's release schedule, Diablo 4 is out now on PS5 and PS4. The loot-heavy action RPG had been in development at Blizzard for what felt like an eternity at times, but it's finally here, and by most accounts, it's very, very good. Want proof? Well, we gave it an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Diablo 4 PS5 review...
News E3 Killed Itself, Says Summer Game Fest's Geoff Keighley
Self-inflicted
Geoff Keighley is perhaps best known as the face of The Game Awards, but he's been hosting the Summer Game Fest showcase for the past few years (in addition to becoming the subject of some of our most transcendent art work). With this year's show only a few days away,
Random Thought PSVR2 Was Expensive? Apple's Vision Pro Is Here to Hold Your Beer
"The most advanced personal electronics device ever"
If you've been near anything remotely capable of an internet connection today, you've no doubt seen Apple's ludicrous-looking foray into the world of expensive, wearable tech. It's called the Vision Pro, and at least according to Tom's Guide, it's pretty awesome. And incredibly pricey, too,...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 Has 'New Comrades' You Can 'Cooperate With'
Wow!
The breaking news just keeps on coming out of Square Enix: today it's been confirmed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 will feature "new comrades" that you can "cooperate with". Wow! This is the fifth development comment the company has issued, and none except the first have been of much — if any at all — substance. Still, now you know...
News Yes, Diablo 4 Is Blizzard's Fastest Selling Game of All Time
Well, there it is
Looks like success is contagious, and the industry is having a humdinger of a year. Hot on the heels of Street Fighter 6’s humongous launch, Blizzard has now confirmed that Diablo 4 is its biggest launch ever. The organisation –
News The Next Capcom Showcase Airs Next Week
36 minutes of news and reveals
Capcom has announced the suitably named Capcom Showcase will be returning next week on Monday, 12th June 2023 at 11pm BST / 3pm PT to reveal roughly 36 minutes worth of news and information. The publisher hasn't confirmed what games will be in attendance, but based on its previous livestream, we'd expect this to be a...
News Diablo 4's Barely Out on PS5, PS4 But Of Course Someone's Reached Level 100 on Hardcore
An inspiration to Barbarians everywhere
Diablo 4 isn't even officially out yet, and already someone has picked up the gauntlet thrown down by developer Blizzard and slapped the world with it. The company, in their hubris, declared that the first 1000 players to reach level 100 on Hardcore mode (permadeath) would have their names immortalised, carved...
Wednesday7th Jun 2023
News Disney Dreamlight Valley's Biggest Story Update Arrives for Free on PS5, PS4
Here are all the patch notes
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s “biggest story update yet” will arrive for free tomorrow, from 7th June, on PS5 and PS4. As previously reported, the Remembering will mark the arrival of the Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, who’ll move into the Forgotten Lands’ mysterious Pumpkin House, which has been sitting...
Tuesday6th Jun 2023
News There's a New JUMANJI Game Coming to PS5, PS4 This November
Play the game
Third-person shooter JUMANJI: The Video Game didn’t exactly attract stellar reviews, but it was a big hit for family-friendly publisher Outright Games, and so it’s perhaps no surprise it’s teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment on a follow-up for PS5 and PS4. Due out on 3rd November, the newly announced JUMANJI: Wild...
News Panned Co-Op Shooter Crime Boss: Rockay City Avoids Final Fantasy 16's PS5 Release Date
Out on console imminently
There were rumours that the critically maligned co-op shooter Crime Boss: Rockay City would release on PS5 on the exact same day as Final Fantasy 16. Fortunately for publisher 505 Games and developer In Game Studios, it’s avoided that outcome, officially confirming a 15th June launch date for the embattled outing. The...
News Farming Simulator 22's Free PS5, PS4 Competitive Multiplayer Modes Will Grow on You
Farm those Ws
Farming Simulator 22, not content with being a superb zen-like agricultural sim, is gradually transitioning into a full-on competitive eSport as well. For those of you who haven’t been following the Giants Software favourite, the Farming Simulator League is already in its fifth season – and now new competitive multiplayer modes...
News There's an Ounce of Ace Combat to This GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries PS5, PS4 Trailer
Top gun
Announced last week as GTA Online’s big summer update, here’s your first taste of the San Andreas Mercenaries, which is coming on 13th June for PS5 and PS4. It all looks rather Ace Combat, doesn’t it? The press release adds: “Join up with expert pilot and skilled merc Charlie Reed to lead his new outfit – the Los Santos Angels –...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Dan Heng - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Dan Heng?
What are the best builds for Dan Heng in Honkai: Star Rail? Dan Heng is a Wind elemental archivist from the Astral Express who subscribes to
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Asta - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Asta?
What are the best builds for Asta in Honkai: Star Rail? Asta is a Fire elemental astronomer from the Herta Space Station who subscribes to
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Serval - Best Builds
Should you roll or pull for Serval?
What are the best builds for Serval in Honkai: Star Rail? Serval is a Lightning elemental musician and mechanic who subscribes to The Erudition Path Type. This means she excels at attacking multiple targets at once with
Monday5th Jun 2023
Guide Diablo 4: Best Classes for Beginners
What starting Class should you choose?
Want to know what the best classes for beginners are in Diablo 4? Your choice of character is the biggest you'll make, determining how you'll play over the course of dozens (or hundreds) of hours. It's quite rude, then, that you're asked to make this decision right out of the gate. On this page, as part of our...
Guide Diablo 4 Guide: Your Ultimate Beginner's Resource
Help for getting started with Diablo 4
Diablo 4 is the latest entry in Blizzard's long-running action RPG franchise, and it's just as addictive as previous entries in the series. With deep, meaningful character customisation, endlessly exciting combat, and a compelling narrative that drives the player forward, it's a fantastic adventure but one...
Guide Diablo 4: Best Necromancer Builds and Skills
Power over life and death
Wondering what the best Necromancer builds are in Diablo 4? Regardless of which class you choose, Diablo 4 is a deep, complex game with countless build options open to players, so much so that it can be overwhelming at times. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll provide a framework that's both powerful and...
Guide Street Fighter 6: All SiRN Chest Locations
Box clever
Looking for all SiRN chest locations in Street Fighter 6? As you explore Metro City and beyond, you'll find various SiRN chests all over the place itching to be opened. These include valuable items, from money through to supplements and everything in between. On this page, as part of our St
News Mortal Kombat 1 Director Ed Boon Can't Wait for You to See First PS5 Gameplay This Week
Kontent inkoming
With Street Fighter 6 out in the wild, Mortal Kombat 1 is the next big fighter fans have on the horizon, and director Ed Boon is teasing some impending gameplay at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest. If you missed the game's gory cinematic reveal, check it out here. Anticipation is
News Win Three Months of PS Plus Premium Just for Being Good at Sackboy: A Big Adventure on PS5
Ready, Sack, go
The problem with being *literally* the best at Sackboy: A Big Adventure is that there are such few opportunities in which to demonstrate your hard-won mastery. Luckily, if you consider yourself to be a Sackboy connoisseur, one such instance is fast approaching, and it's the one we Sackheads have all been waiting for; the impending...
Tuesday6th Jun 2023
News This New PS Plus Premium Free Trial Is Rather Pitiful
Just 45 minutes of play
All the free PS Plus Premium trials you get with a subscription to Sony's top membership tier are easily one of the most underrated features of the service, but not when they're this short. A new limited-time trial for Hogwarts Legacy has just gone live on the PS Store, and it's... 45 minutes long. That is not even enough...
Monday5th Jun 2023
Guide Diablo 4: What Main Quest Act Should You Choose First?
The three main quest Acts explained
Wondering what Main Quest Act should you choose first in Diablo 4? Set in the sprawling and war-torn world of Sanctuary, players are free to venture in any direction they like upon completing a short introductory tutorial. But to keep you on track, we'll point you in the right direction and give you the general...
Guide Diablo 4: What World Tier Should You Choose?
Game difficulty explained
Are you wondering what World Tier should you choose in Diablo 4? Essentially one and the same, World Tiers divide the Diablo experience into different difficulties, allowing newer players a smoother onboarding experience and veterans a way to earn better gear and more gold, provided they're up to the challenge. On this...
Guide Street Fighter 6 Guide: Your Ultimate Resource
Master Capcom's latest
Welcome to our Street Fighter 6 guide, your ultimate resource to Capcom's new PS5 and PS4 fighter. In our Street Fighter 6 review, we awarded the title a 9/10 and described it as an "absolute humdinger of a sequel". Within this guide, we'll help you make the most of World Tour mode, reveal the best characters, and answer all...
Review Amnesia: The Bunker (PS4) - WW1 Terror Marks an Upgrade for Frictional Games
The darkest descent
After effectively pioneering a new type of horror experience in 2010's Amnesia: The Dark Descent, developer Frictional Games hasn't shown much willingness to create something wholly authentic all over again. Two sequels followed the revolutionary original — with a few years of production set aside for SOMA — but with little...
News There's New Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Footage in Across the Spider-Verse
Enhance
Dedicated web-heads out enjoying the spectacular Across the Spider-Verse over the weekend might have caught a precious few frames of Insomniac's upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2, whether they know it or not. Confirmed to be new footage by Insomniac's own James Stevenson, the blink-and-you-'ll-miss-it scene depicts Spidey doing Spider-Man...
Review We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie (PS5) - A Great Version of the Series' Highlight
Is it too on the nose to say We Love Katamari?
After the immense success of Katamari Damacy, The King of All Cosmos deems fit to send his miniature son back to the planet earth to grant the requests of fans of the original game. This bizarre fourth-wall destroying plot serves to kick off a suitably bizarre game: We Love Katamari. Following on from...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Upload and Download Avatar Recipes
Look the part
Looking for how to upload and download avatar recipes in Street Fighter 6? The avatar creator is one of the key components of Capcom's latest fighter, allowing you to design all kinds of playable protagonists for both the Battle Hub and World Tour mode. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to explain how to...
News Dead Cells DLC Planned Until 2025 as Game Sells 10 Million Copies
Devs are tinkering and experimenting for future updates
Dead Cells developer Motion Twin has today announced the hit indie rogue-like title has now surpassed 10 million sales across all platforms. A native PS5 version is planned for release on 11th August 2023, and the studio shall continue to support the game until at least 2025. Co-developer Evil...
Reminder Last Chance to Claim May 2023's PS Plus Essential Games
Redeem them before it's too late
Today's your last chance to redeem the PS5, PS4 titles free with PS Plus Essential for the month of May 2023. If you're in need of a reminder, they're GRID Legends, Chivalry 2, and Descenders. You'll be able to play the three games as and when you like as long as you maintain an active membership to the base tier...
News Microsoft Bigwig Hoping to Voice Frustration to UK Politicians Over $69 Billion Buyout Block
Channel crossing
Having been frustrated in its $69 billion dollar bid to acquire Activision Blizzard in the UK, Microsoft's president, Brad Smith, is scheduled to meet with UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this week to plead the company's case in person. This follows the EU's acquiescence to the deal, a matter to which the UK's regulator, the Competition...
News Odd Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Quotes Continue, Don't Need to Play the First Remake
Square Enix has "made preparations"
Square Enix is back for the fourth day in a row with a slightly strange Final Fantasy VII Rebirth quote, today announcing you don't need to have played PS5, PS4 title Final Fantasy VII Remake in order to enjoy the sequel. The company says it has "made preparations so that players who did not get a chance to play...
News The Crew Motorfest PS5 Footage Is Leaking Ahead of Big Reveal
Highway to hype
Tons of PS5 footage from Ubisoft’s upcoming arcade racer The Crew Motorfest is leaking ahead of Ubisoft’s big livestream next week. The gameplay videos – which we won’t be reposting here for obvious reasons – include one showing over 25 minutes of uninterrupted footage from the release’s latest closed beta, which is...
News UK Sales Charts: Street Fighter 6 Tackles the Top 10, But Can't KO Zelda
Fight!
It's been a very busy couple of months for big game releases, and it seems pretty much everyone has something new to enjoy. It's meant the UK's physical games chart has been relatively competitive, with lots of notable titles vying for spots in the top 10. The latest contender is Street Fighter 6, which lands a second place debut — falling...
News Sony: Cloud Gaming Is an Amazing Business Model, But There Are Big Challenges
The cloud's the limit
Sony bigwig Kenichiro Yoshida has warned that there are still big challenges to overcome regarding cloud-based gaming, describing the technology as "very tricky". In an interview with the Financial Times (thanks, VGC), Yoshida described some of the hurdles that remain, stating: “I think cloud itself is an amazing business...
Tuesday6th Jun 2023
News Two Diablo 4 Expansions Are Already in the Works at Blizzard
First one is pretty much done
Blizzard is pitching Diablo 4 as something you'll still be playing years into the future if it gets its hooks into you, and that will be thanks to a plethora of post-launch support. Alongside free content updates, the developer is currently producing two expansions, as confirmed by general manager Rod Fergusson. In a...
Monday5th Jun 2023
News Street Fighter 6 Attracts One Million Players, In-Game Gift for All
Series sales exceed 50 million
Peak player counts on Steam last week indicated this would happen, but now Capcom has confirmed it: Street Fighter 6 is selling well enough to where it has already amassed one million players. The game isn't available on any subscription services, so this is purely $60 purchases. This sales milestone means the...
Sunday4th Jun 2023
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Shooting Guard Builds
Shooting stars and Shooting Guards
Looking for the best Shooting Guard builds for NBA 2K23? The Shooting Guard, also known as The Two, is usually the fastest player on an NBA team, and is responsible for bringing the ball down the field where they will assist or shoot the ball. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around setting...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Small Forward Builds
Small Forward and deadly
Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K23? The Small Forward, also known as The Three, is shorter than the Power Forward, and tends to operate as an all-rounder. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around ball handling, playmaking, and shooting — but you'll also be required to excel on...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Point Guard Builds
A quarterback on the court
Looking for the best Point Guard builds for NBA 2K23? The Point Guard, also known as The One or The Point, is often the shortest player on an NBA team, and runs the offense similar to a quarterback in the NFL. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around assisting teammates and completing offensive...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Animations and Jumpshots
Improve your output with the best animations
Looking for the best animations and jumpshots in NBA 2K23? Finding the Best Builds is just one part of the puzzle when it comes to conquering the court with your MyPlayer in MyCareer: you'll also want to select and equip the best animations that will give you an advantage over your opponents. There
Guide NBA 2K23 Guide: Best Builds, Tips, and Tricks
Your ultimate NBA 2K23 resource
NBA 2K23 is the brand new basketball simulation from 2K Sports, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2022-23 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. In recognition of Michael Jordan's number, this year's game also...
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Power Forward Builds
You've got the Power Forward
Looking for the best Power Forward builds for NBA 2K23? The Power Forward, also known as The Four, tends to have similar physical attributes to the Center, although may be faster and have better playmaking and shooting abilities. If you're playing this position, your role will seek to bully opponents at both ends of the...
Beast out with the best Badges for your MyPlayer
Looking for the best Badges in NBA 2K23? Badges are effectively equippable perks which boost the performance of players on the court, and are a particularly important consideration when designing your MyPlayer Build for MyCareer. Depending on what kind of build you create, you'll gain access to
Guide NBA 2K23: Best Center Builds
Center of the universe
Looking for the best Center builds for NBA 2K23? The Center, also known as The Five, is often the tallest player on an NBA team, and generally assumes the position beneath the basket on both offensive and defensive possessions. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around collecting rebounds at both ends of...
Guide NBA 2K23: All Ronnie 2K Locations, Objectives, and Rewards
How to find Ronnie 2K in the City and unlock Rebirth
Looking for all Ronnie 2K locations, objectives, and rewards in NBA 2K23? If you're playing through MyCareer, you may have noticed the Rebirth side-quest which tasks you to Find Ronnie 2K in the City. However, tracking the Rebirth side-quest does not mark the NBA 2K community manager's location on...
Guide NBA 2K23: How to Earn VC without Spending Money
Get rich with VC and make your millions
Looking for ways of how to earn VC without spending money in NBA 2K23? VC, or Virtual Currency, is the primary form of in-game currency in 2K Sports' basketball simulation. You'll need VC in order to upgrade the Attributes of your MyPlayer in MyCareer. You can also use VC to purchase animations from the...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Unlock Alternate Costumes and Outfits
Dressed to impress
Looking for how to unlock alternate costumes and outfits in Street Fighter 6? You're probably going to want to be dressed to impress when you take your favourite fighter online, and may be wondering how to change up your chosen character's threads. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to explain how to...
Gain an advantage with Camera and Controller Settings
What are the best settings in NBA 2K23? 2K Sports' basketball sim is a surprisingly flexible game, and you should spend a little bit of time exploring all of the options available to you and settling on the settings you feel most comfortably with. While a lot of the advice on this page is highly...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Level Up Quickly in World Tour
Strength in numbers
Looking for how to level up quickly in World Tour in Street Fighter 6? The sequel's single player campaign is structured like a traditional RPG, and that means you'll want to level up your created character in order to improve their attributes in combat. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to explain...
Guide Street Fighter 6: All Year 1 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass Contents
Post-release party
Looking for all Year 1 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass contents for Street Fighter 6? The Year 1 Ultimate Pass is the first major post-release expansion for Capcom's fighter, and includes all of the contents of the Year 1 Character Pass in addition to some bonus items. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Earn Drive Tickets
Ticket to fight
Looking for how to earn Drive Tickets in Street Fighter 6? Drive Tickets are a type of currency which function as an alternative to Fighter Coins in Capcom's sequel. These can be unlocked by fulfilling gameplay challenges, and used to unlock colours, stickers, emotes, and gear for your avatar. On this page, as part of our Street...
News Breaking News! Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Have a Story
And characters!
In what is a shocking new direction for Final Fantasy — and the role-playing game genre as a whole — Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will have a story as well as characters. Hard to wrap your head around isn't it? But it's apparently the truth. Square Enix has released another weird developer update on the upcoming sequel. This...
News Street Fighter 6 Fans Are Having Fun Creating Famous PS5, PS4 Characters for World Tour
Recognition
Street Fighter 6 has a very robust character creator utility, which you can use to make your own personal avatar to use in the World Tour single player mode or online in Battle Hub. Unsurprisingly, fans have already started using the tool to recreate famous video game characters, as demonstrated by this YouTube video which includes a...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Earn Money or Zenny in World Tour
Cash cow
Looking for how to earn money or Zenny in World Tour in Street Fighter 6? Zenny is the main currency in Capcom's RPG-inspired World Tour mode, and it can be used to purchase important items, like vitality replenishing food, stat-boosting cosmetic clothing, and gifts. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to...
Saturday3rd Jun 2023
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2023?
Plus or minus?
It's crazy to think we're almost halfway through 2023, isn't it? That means we've had six of these PS Plus Essential polls throughout the year already, but June's line up might just be one of the most divisive selections yet. In case you missed the news, subscribers are getting three games across both PS5 and PS4 this month:...
News Square Enix Allegedly 'Slightly Panicking' About Final Fantasy 16 PS5 Pre-Orders
Apparently tracking behind Final Fantasy 15
We’ve played quite a lot of Final Fantasy 16 now at various preview events, and as we’ve described it in past write-ups, we believe it’s going to end up a bonafide Game of the Year contender. However, there are the slightest rumbles beginning to
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Maximise Style EXP with World Tour Masters
Teacher's pet
Looking for how to maximise Style EXP with World Tour Masters in Street Fighter 6? Style EXP, in essence, is a measure of how successful you've become at imitating a Masters' distinctive style. You'll want to increase this, because it unlocks interactions which ultimately results in new moves, techniques, and contributes to your Bond...
Mini Review Red Matter 2 (PSVR2) - Soviet Sci-Fi Sequel Makes for an Exquisite Follow-Up
In space, no one can hear you solve puzzles
Vertical Robot has delivered a stellar follow-up to its 2018 puzzler, Red Matter. Stepping into the shoes of Sasha, it’s up to you to chase down and locate your friend — believed dead — before uncovering an SOS message. This message leads you to a Soviet space station orbiting Saturn. One thing...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Offer a 'High Degree of Freedom' on PS5
Another vague update on Square Enix's remake sequel
Is this a bit weird now? Following on from yesterday’s unexpected Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth update, where publisher Square Enix promised the game was progressing smoothly and that a release date would be nailed down soon, the firm has offered a vague update on how traversal and navigation across...
Rumour A New Persona 5 Game Announcement Is Imminent
Too fast for eyes
Last month, we reported on a newly registered website domain for something called 'P5T'. Said domain matched up with previous registrations from Persona publisher and developer Atlus, leading to a lot of speculation with regards to a potential Persona 5-related announcement. As noted in our first article, a new domain registration...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 479
A big week
A huge June is underway, with Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4 now available. While we suspect many of you will be playing one of the two, there are so many other games out right now that we're expecting a spectrum of selections in this week's WAYP. Aaron Bayne: Another weekend without Internet for me and while the sun is currently...
Friday2nd Jun 2023
News Sony's Huge PS Store Days of Play Sale Is Live Now, Get the Best PS5, PS4 Deals Here
450+ PS5, PS4 games on offer
As confirmed at the start of this week, Sony's own Days of Play promotions have now begun across both the PS Store and retail outlets, discounting a ton of PS5, PS4 games and general PlayStation accessories and gear. For digital titles, the PS Store Days of Play sale is available until 12th June 2023. Alongside it are
News After 10 Years, GTA 5 Will Finally Fix Its Sprint Controls on PS5, PS4
Run it back
Do you know what absolutely sucks about GTA 5? Having to mash the X button like an absolute maniac in order to sprint. Every other developer figured out that holding a single button, or popping in the left analogue stick, is the best way to handle fast-paced on-foot locomotion in games – apart from Rockstar, apparently. But a new...
News PS Plus Subscriptions Discounted by 25% for a Limited Time
Save money on a 12-month membership
In conjunction with today's PS Store Days of Play sale, Sony has knocked 25 per cent off the price of a 12-month PS Plus subscription for all three tiers. The offer is available now until 12th June 2023 and is open to "new members, existing members, and upgrades". With the price cuts applied, PS Plus Essential,...
News Final Fantasy 16's Liquid Flame Boss Battle on PS5 Will Melt Your Eyes
Ifrit, eat your heart out
It's been nine long years since the launch of the last mainline Final Fantasy game, and the anticipation for Final Fantasy XVI (launching 22nd June on PS5) is becoming an all-consuming conflagration. Dumping further fuel on the flames (pardon the pun), Square Enix, via IGN's First series, has debuted some scintillating new...
News GTA Online Adds Enormous San Andreas Mercenaries Update on PS5, PS4 from 13th June
And other major improvements
The ever-expanding world of Los Santos will grow once more from 13th June, with the announcement of an all-new update: the San Andreas Mercenaries. The big summer content for GTA Online, this expansion – free for all existing owners – will see you “take flight alongside a team of elite pilots and ex-military...
News Want More Resident Evil Remakes? Tell Capcom Which Ones in Official Survey
REmakes everywhere
It's no secret that Capcom's run of Resident Evil remakes has been very successful thus far. The new iterations of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 were particularly transformative, and this year's Resident Evil 4 made an all-time classic even better. With several of the mainline titles having now been modernised, it seems the...
Guide Street Fighter 6: Best Characters and Tier List (June 2023)
Top of the chain
Looking for the best characters and tier list for Street Fighter 6? While the latest from Capcom is balanced in such a way as to make every brawler a viable main, there are some characters who stand taller than their peers. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to list the best characters and tier list...
Random Final Fantasy 16's PS5 Performance Mode Made Moogles Look Like Hedgehogs
Kupo!
As Final Fantasy fans well know, Moogles are a mainstay of the series (introduced in Final Fantasy III), and are as iconic as they are capricious. The little blighters made life difficult during the development of the imminent Final Fantasy XVI, too, according to some amusing anecdotes from the game's developers. In a new interview, XVI...
News There's More to Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Gross Symbiote Suit Than What's Been Shown
There are secrets to uncover about Peter's slimy costume
A big part of the storyline in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 involves Venom. One of the hero's best-known adversaries, the villain usually appears after Peter Parker utilises — and subsequently discards — the alien Symbiote that enhances his powers. This is a very well-documented series of events...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PS5 Dev Progressing Smoothly, Release Date Being Nailed Down
An unexpected update
Out of seemingly nowhere, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth producer Yoshinori Kitase has provided an update on the upcoming game. In the short Twitter statement, he says “development is progressing smoothly and according to plan”. He adds: “We are currently working on nailing down a release date for the game.” And that’s it –...
News Street Fighter 6 Set to Be a Colossal Fighting Game Hit
KO
Street Fighter 6 is out today on on PS5 and PS4, and given the incredibly positive review scores, coupled with all of the pre-launch hype, we wouldn't be at all surprised to see it break some records — specifically in terms of fighting games. In fact, it's already happening. Indeed, Capcom's latest has just smashed through concurrent player...
News Sonic Creator Yuji Naka Could Face Over Two Years in Prison
On charges of insider trading
Update: A correction on the below story. It's been reported that Yuji Naka has not yet been officially sentenced. His defence has requested that the jail term be suspended and the fine reduced. A final verdict will be reached on 7th July, 2023. Original Story: Yuji Naka, the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog and face of...
Poll Are You Playing Street Fighter 6?
Fight for your right
Fighting game fans have been eating incredibly well over the last couple of years, and things just got even better with the release of Street Fighter 6. Out now on PS5 and PS4, Capcom's iconic franchise has seemingly returned with a bang; the latest entry is utterly packed with personality and flair, and most importantly, it's...
News Here's Why You Need to Tune in to Ubisoft's E3-Style Livestream
Wait, whats that game?
Ubsoft's annual Forward showcase is approaching, taking place on 12 June at 10 am PT / 6 pm BST, and we got a new sizzle reel promising impending gameplay for games we've had our eyes on for a while now. During the French publisher's time in the spotlight, expect to see live updates on games such as Avatar: Frontiers of...
Out Today We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie Revives a Classic with New Content on PS5, PS4
Gotta love it
Yes, everyone's very excited about Street Fighter 6 and Diablo 4 at the moment. While those games absolutely deserve their time in the spotlight, Bandai Namco has quietly released We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie today, and it deserves a look-in. Well, we assume so — we've not played this remaster yet, but the original on PS2...
News Alan Wake 2 Introduces Its New Co-Protagonist Saga Anderson in Latest Video
Meet the new kid on the block
The latest Alan Wake 2 trailer that debuted during the PlayStation Showcase revealed you won't only be playing as the famous writer in the PS5 sequel, but also an FBI agent named Saga Anderson. Entirely new to the world of Alan Wake, she's recently moved to Brightfalls and is "a really capable investigator. She is a...
News The Expanse, a PS5 and PS4 Narrative Adventure, Brings Back the Telltale Games Label
Under new managment
The upcoming game adaptation of the sci-fi series of the same name, The Expanse: A Telltale Series, is coming to PS5 and PS4, with the first five episodes dropping on 27th July. We got a new trailer showing off some gameplay, which we've seen scant little of up until this point. Now to be clear, this isn't the OG Telltale team;...
News No Plans for PowerWash Simulator VR to Clean Up on PSVR2
At least, not right now
We honestly can’t think of a better combination than PSVR2 and PowerWash Simulator – especially with the haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features included with the PSVR2 Sense Controllers. Unfortunately, despite the game being announced for Meta Quest 2 yesterday, there are no plans for the release to clean up on...
News Virtual Reality Assassin's Creed Incoming, But No Word on PSVR2 Yet
Cross your hidden blades
Ubisoft has a lot of Assassin’s Creed on the way, but arguably the project we know the least about is Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, a virtual reality adaptation of the stealth series. The release re-emerged overnight as part of a Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, where it was confirmed it’ll launch on the Quest 2 and the
News Iconic 90s CD-ROM Sensation The 7th Guest Books Unexpected PSVR2 Revival
CD-ROM for one
We bet you didn’t have this one on your PSVR2 bingo card: 1993 CD-ROM sensation The 7th Guest is getting adapted for virtual reality later this year. While the game was announced during the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase earlier this week, a trailer for the title shared by developer Vertigo Games clearly shows the logo for Sony’s...
Guide Diablo 4: Battle Pass Explained and How to Progress It Quickly
All your questions answered
Want to know more about Diablo 4's Battle Pass and how to progress it quickly? While an action RPG in form, Diablo 4 comes with all the trappings of modern service games, like Call of Duty or Fortnite. That means new content will drop regularly, and players that wish to purchase a seasonal Battle Pass can get even more...
News Diablo 4 PS5, PS4 Early Launch Faces Invalid License Issues
Blizzard is investigating
It was never going to be as smooth and problem-free as Blizzard wanted it to be, was it? Diablo 4 is available to play now on PS5, PS4 via the four days of early access granted by the Ultimate Edition, and many users are encountering an error to do with license issues. This is preventing them from playing the game, but it...
Guide Diablo 4 Tips and Tricks: 9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing
Arm yourself with knowledge
Looking for some Diablo 4 tips and tricks for beginners? The series is known to be challenging, especially for newcomers to the series. Below, as part of our ongoing Diablo 4 guide, we'll give you a list of our hottest tips and tricks you need to know before you start playing. Diablo 4 Tips and Tricks: 9 Things I Wish...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
Guide PS Stars: How to Solve the Press Play/1997 Campaign
Turn it up
Looking for how to solve the Press Play/1997 Campaign in PS Stars? This campaign tasks you with playing a handful of specific games based on some song title clues. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide, we're going to explain how to solve the Press Play/1997 Campaign. PS Stars: How to Solve the Press Play/1997 Campaign: [/image
News Final Fantasy 16 Demo Spotted on PS Store
It's almost time
The long-promised playable demo for Final Fantasy XVI will obviously have to release in the near future, since the full game is out on the 22nd June. And as spotted by users on Reddit, the demo now shows up on the PS Store, specifically if you're browsing via mobile. We weren't able to replicate this ourselves, but it's possible...
Friday2nd Jun 2023
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Change Profile Titles
Add a bit of personality
Looking for how to change profile titles in Street Fighter 6? Having a stylish profile on the Capcom Fighters Network is a huge part of the fun in the all-new fighter, but the release's menu system leaves a lot to be desired and may find you confused. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide, we're going to...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Improve the Frame Rate in World Tour
Fix the slow and sluggish performance
Looking for how to improve the frame rate in World Tour in Street Fighter 6? By default, you may find the performance in Capcom's RPG-like single player campaign feels slow and stodgy, almost like you're playing in slow-motion. This is particularly noticeable because the rest of the game runs much faster. On...
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Earn Fighter Coins
Combat currency
Looking for how to earn Fighter Coins in Street Fighter 6? Fighter Coins are a premium currency introduced in Capcom's latest brawler, and can be used to purchase all sorts of items, including characters, cosmetics for your avatar, costumes, colours, stamps, emotes, and much more. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide,...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
Feature PSVR2 Three Months Later - The Good, The Bad, and The Worrying
Welcome to reality
PSVR2 launched just over three months ago at the time of writing this article. Sony's second foray into the potentially wonderful world of virtual reality, the headset itself has been praised as a great bit of kit, providing some impressive technical specs and being relatively easy to actually use — a common complaint in the...
Friday2nd Jun 2023
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Solve the 2^6x3x643 Maths Equation Puzzle in World Tour
Problem solved
Looking for how to solve the 2^6x3x643 maths equation puzzle in World Tour in Street Fighter 6? During the Mission named A Most Beautiful Mess, in Chapter 13-4, you'll need to climb to the roof of SiRN Building to continue the story. Here you'll be tasked with a puzzle you'll need to solve for a stats boosting item. On this page, as...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for June and July 2023
Street Fighter! Final Fantasy! Diablo!
June's a pretty busy time for exciting, third-party, heavy-hitters on PlayStation 5 and PS4, with plenty of great new games all vying for your attention. As always, we've been busy putting together some highlights headed to both systems soon, as well as a larger selection of games that'll also be available...
News Meta Quest 3 Revealed as Cheaper, All-In Rival to PS5's PSVR2
Meta Quest 2 also goes dirt cheap
Facebook’s parent company Meta has revealed its latest virtual reality headset, the Meta Quest 3, which likes its predecessor is a standalone device that requires no external hardware. With a starting price point of $499.99, the new unit is actually considerably cheaper than PSVR2’s $549.99 – especially when...
Friday2nd Jun 2023
Guide Diablo 4: How to Reset Skill Points
Skill point reset requirements
Stuck wondering how to reset skill points in Diablo 4? Worry not, wanderer, because if you aren't happy with your current skill allocation, regardless of which Class you choose to play, we're here to guide you back to the light. As part of our ongoing crusade to make your experience optimal, as part of our Diablo 4...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Instant Character Swapping in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Is Unlimited in the Open World
Choose your Spidey
In Marvel's Spider-Man 2, we'll be playing as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales throughout the adventure. The two superheroes have a lot in common but, as we saw in the recent gameplay demonstration, they also have unique powers and abilities. The demo showed off how fast it'll be to switch between characters, and while that was...
News Spider-Man 2 Map 'Roughly Twice the Size', Adds Queens and Brooklyn
New open world activity revealed
Insomniac Games has revealed the map for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will be "roughly twice the size" of the one in Marvel's Spider-Man and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, with new districts like Queens and Brooklyn included in the PS5 sequel. In addition, the studio has teased new activities to complete in the open...
Mini Review Killer Frequency (PS5) - An Intriguing Call-in Murder Mystery
Radio is dead
Killer Frequency is an odd concoction that just about delivers on its unusual premise. Playing as Forrest Nash, a smooth-talking DJ on a small town's local radio station, you're in charge of a late night call-in show. On top of that, though, a serial killer is on the loose, and the tiny police department is in disarray. Somehow, it...
News Well Actually, Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater PS5 Will Reuse the Original Voice Lines
Triangle strategy
Perhaps we shouldn't be too surprised, considering we knew the original voice cast was returning, but Metal Gear Delta: Snake Eater will actually reuse the original voice lines as well. In an interview with the Verge, Tommy Williams, head of communications for Konami i
News Fast-Paced FPS Bulletstorm VR Kick Stomps PSVR2
Guns up
The rapid PS3 first-person shooter Bulletstorm will be bringing its distinct combat style to PSVR2, after being officially announced for Meta Quest 2 during a livestream earlier today. The original, developed by People Can Fly, launched in 2011 on the PS3 – and you can find our original review through here if you dare exploring our...
Friday2nd Jun 2023
Guide Diablo 4: How to Upgrade Healing Potions
All Healing Potion upgrades
Looking for how to upgrade Healing Potions in Diablo 4? The primary method of restoring health for every Class in the game is through the use of Healing Potions, restorative consumables that can (and must) be upgraded in line with the ever-increasing difficulty curve. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll...
Guide Diablo 4: How to Unlock Mounts
When do you unlock Mounts?
Wondering how to unlock mounts in Diablo 4? With a mighty steed between your knees, traversing the vast open world of Sanctuary is a breeze. Right up front (out of fervent respect for your time), know that unlocking mounts is not available until you complete the first three Acts of the game, despite the fact it teases you...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Activision Boss Bobby Kotick Blames 'Outside Forces' for Firm's Poor Reputation
Bigwig speaks out as acquisition hangs in the balance
Bobby Kotick, the boss at the embattled video game publisher Activision Blizzard, has told Variety that there has never been a “systemic issue with harassment” at the organisation – despite being targeted by the State of California for its alleged “frat boy” culture. In the aftermath of...
News The Front Mission 1st Remake Goes to War on PS5, PS4 This Month
Tactical RPG hits Sony hardware
Forever Entertainment has today confirmed it's porting the Front Mission 1st: Remake to PS5, PS4 after a Trophy listing leaked its existence, releasing later this month on 30th June 2023. The tactical RPG returns with a modern mode said to sport improved controls, and the soundtrack has also been orchestrated. "With...
Friday2nd Jun 2023
Guide Street Fighter 6: How to Change to Modern or Classic Controls
Take back control
Looking for how to change to Modern or Classic controls in Street Fighter 6? Capcom's latest includes an alternate control scheme, reducing the barrier for entry for new players. Regardless of which option you want to use, though, it can be confusing toggling between the modes. On this page, as part of our Street Fighter 6 guide,...
Guide Street Fighter 6: Tips and Tricks You Need to Know Before You Start Playing
Start out strong
What are some tips and tricks you need to know before you start playing Street Fighter 6? Capcom's latest and greatest fighter is destined to become one of the most played fighters on PlayStation for years to come, but if you're looking for some suggestions to help aid your rise to the top of the rankings, we can help. On this page,...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Spider-Man 2 PS5 Gameplay: 'You've Seen Nothing Yet', Says Peter Parker Actor
Spider sensation
Much has been made of the gameplay reveal for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which debuted during the PlayStation Showcase last week. The video, which runs just over ten minutes, features cutscenes, combat, and back-to-back set pieces in what is a breathless first look at how the PS5 exclusive will actually play. The trailer racked up some...
News Want More Metal Gear Solid Remakes for PS5? You Need to Ensure Konami Knows
Money talks
Want to see more classic Metal Gear Solid remakes on PS5? You'll need to communicate that wish to Konami in the language in which it's most fluent: that of dollar dollar bills, y'all. Speaking to IGN, a Konami representative was careful not to mention any new games, but did say that "regarding remakes of previous games in the series...
Friday2nd Jun 2023
News Animal Crossing-Esque Disney Dreamlight Valley Reveals Huge Roadmap for PS5, PS4
Belle, we're waiting.gif
Disney Dreamlight Valley may lack the polish of Animal Crossing, but it has one advantage on Nintendo’s iconic slice of life series: it’s guaranteed to get updated for as long as developer Gameloft considers it viable to do so. Considering the title’s popularity, that commitment’s certainly going to continue through...
Thursday1st Jun 2023
News Expect Utter Carnage As Devolver Digital Schedules Livestream
Volvy's back, gamers
Devolver Digital, easily the industry's most colourful and eccentric publisher, is the fine purveyor of all things indie. A new showcase has been announced, taking place on 8th June at 3 pm PT / 11 pm BST, as part of Geoff Keighley's annual Summer Game Fest. Things will no doubt get weird, uncomfortable even, as Devolver Digital...
Around 30 employees affected
Firaxis, the venerable strategy game studio behind legendary franchises like XCOM (the reboots) and Civilization, has been hit with a round of layoffs. As reported by Axios, as many as 30 employees have been let go from the company, which is owned by parent company Take-Two Interactive and published by 2K Games. After a...
Mini Review Budget Cuts Ultimate (PSVR2) - Strong Stealth Adventure Cut Back by Tracking Issues
Don't run with scissors
Budget Cuts Ultimate is a virtual reality stealth action adventure from indie developer Neat Corporation. You take on the role of the last human worker within TransCorp, a factory that has taken optimisation to a whole other level by replacing employees with robots. After you receive a mysterious briefcase from an outsider,...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice Is a New PSVR2 Game with Dishonored Vibes
Out later this year
Fast Travel Games has joined Bulletstorm VR in confirming a new game for PSVR2 alongside the news of a Meta Quest 3 headset. The publisher is bringing Vampire: The Masquerade - Justice, a first-person stealth g
News High Hopes for New Studio Founded by The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077 Veteran
Rare optimism
A new studio, headed by Mateusz Kanik, has been announced, called Blank. Kanik was the lead game designer on The Witcher 2, game director on Cyberpunk 2077, and like other developers on the team, a CD Projekt Red veteran of many years. You can see concept art for the studio's first project above, which purports to be a...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Reiterates 2023 Release as Siegfried Gameplay Shines
The dragonslayer is here
It's been a while since we had an update on upcoming fighting game Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, but a new gameplay trailer just dropped, and it reiterates that the title is still on track for a 2023 release — much like its fellow Granblue Fantasy project, Granblue Fantasy: Relink. One of the new characters coming to...
Guide Diablo 4: Early Access Explained and How to Start Playing Early
How to start playing Diablo 4 early
Looking for an explainer on Early Access and how to start playing Diablo 4 early? Whether you want to steal a march on the forces of darkness or just want to beat those launch day crowds, you've come to the right place. On this page, as part of our Diablo 4 guide, we'll explain Early Access and how to start...
News Avian Skateboarding Indie Game Skatebird Finally Flies onto PS5, PS4 Today
Something to tweet about
If you enjoy the likes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but wish it had more feathers, you're in luck. Skatebird has just launched on PS5 and PS4 today, 1st June 2023. Nearly two years out from its initial release, this cute indie title is now available on Sony's consoles for £16.99 / $19.99. So, what is this exactly? As you can...
News Samurai Shodown's Netcode Update Skips Spring, Now Set for Late Summer
Rollback the rollback
Just in case you had forgotten (because we certainly did), Samurai Shodown was meant to be getting a significant update this spring. Said update would implement rollback netcode, supposedly fixing the game's somewhat shoddy performance when fighting online against other players. SNK's samurai slasher is really good fun, but...
