News PS Plus' Day One Addition in April Mixes Mario Maker with DOOM
Build 'em up to knock 'em down
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your 100% completion guide for Resident Evil 4
News - 2023, Week 12
Sunday26th Mar 2023
News PS Plus' Day One Addition in April Mixes Mario Maker with DOOM
Build 'em up to knock 'em down
After an outstanding PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium update earlier this week, attention now turns to PS Plus Essential – which will be furnished with another launch day addition in April. While the full lineup is still to be confirmed, we know that
News Final Fantasy 16's Jaw-Dropping PS5 World Will Make You Say Wow
Praise the gaming gods
Goddamn! Square Enix was kind enough to share this trailer with us when we were putting together our Final Fantasy 16 PS5 preview, and now it’s released it publicly, as part of a PAX East 2023 panel which took place earlier today. The trailer’s intention is to showcase some of the scenery you’ll encounter in Valisthea...
Monday27th Mar 2023
News Gran Turismo 4 Cheat Codes Discovered Almost 20 Years After Its PS2 Release
Pass the test
Gran Turismo 4 is one of the most iconic games in the PS2’s library, and it’s one of its best-selling too, topping over 11.5 million units throughout its lifetime. However, it’s taken almost 20 years for fans to find a bunch of secret cheat codes hidden in the game – but they really do exist. Originally posted by Nenkai on...
Sunday26th Mar 2023
News Sonic Frontiers' Worst PS5, PS4 Trophy No Longer Gnaws At Your Soul
Bulk up
Have you got the Platinum Trophy in Sonic Frontiers? You know exactly what we’re talking about, then! While debate rages about whether this release is actually good or not – we enjoyed it – there’s no question that upgrading Speed and Ring statistics with the Elder Koco proved a nightmare. This is because, in order to unlock both...
News Final Fantasy 16 Dev Team Fields Fans' Snarkiest Questions in PAX East Panel
Showcases a ton of new gameplay, too
You’ve seen the mind-blowing Valisthea world trailer, so now it’s time to kick back with a cup of coffee and watch Square Enix’s entire PAX East Panel on upcoming PS5 console exclusive Final Fantasy XVI. The video, which features the ever-amusing double act of Naoki Yoshida and Koji Fox, digs into a lot of...
News The Like a Dragon Team Definitely Didn't Get Much Sleep This Week
Kiryu's karaoke will have kept them awake
For as good as the Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza, of course) games undoubtedly are, they all have two fairly consistent qualities: they’re long and they’re largely the same. Spare a thought for developer Ryu ga Gotoku Studio, then, who, not content with simply making the games, decided to...
Saturday25th Mar 2023
News More Games Will Be Removed from PS Plus Extra in April
This is your last chance to play
PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium operate a little differently to PS Plus Essential: games are rotated in and out of the catalogue, and once they’re removed, you’ll no longer be able to play them as part of your subscription – even if you’ve already downloaded and installed them. It’s important to be aware...
News PS5 Has Been Discounted for the First Time Since It Launched Over Two Years Ago
You better believe it
This is quite incredible: the PS5 has been available for over two years now, but it’s spent most of that time out of stock. Now platform holder Sony has finally got its supply chain in order, it’s unexpectedly discounted the device, with its God of War Ragnarok bundle available until 16th April, 2023 for $509.99. That...
Poll What Game Should Capcom Remake Next?
Resident Evil or something else?
Capcom's latest remake, Resident Evil 4, has finally released on PS5, PS4. Perhaps the biggest one to date, it's the firm's third remake in four years. It clearly has a knack for doing them successfully at this point, but the quality of the Resident Evil series dropping somewhat after this fourth instalment, where do...
News Five Free Cars Coming to Ever Expanding PS5, PS4 Sim Racer Gran Turismo 7
This sports car never stops
Gran Turismo 7 may have got its biggest update yet last month, with its gigantic and critically acclaimed PSVR2 patch – but nothing stops this sports car. Right on time, series creator Kazunori Yamauchi has taken to social media to confirm that another five free vehicles are en route, and will be added a
News Ghost of Tsushima's Movie Is Going to Look Visually Gorgeous
John Wick director lays out ambitious aims
Ghost of Tsushima is not just one of the prettiest games on PS4 – it’s one of the prettiest games ever made! And John Wick director Chad Stahelski, who’s been tasked with bringing Jin Sakai to the big screen, wants to find a way recreate the splendour of Sucker Punch’s sandbox in cinemas around the...
Random Pop Star Rina Sawayama Is a PlayStation Fangirl, and Wants a Final Fantasy 9 Remake
Big fan of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, too
Hold the Girl singer Rina Sawayama, who stars as Akira in John Wick: Chapter 4, has revealed in an interview with IGN that she’s a “PlayStation girl” through and through – and that she’s eager for Square Enix to remake Final Fantasy IX, which she thinks may be one of the more underrated games in the...
News Seeing Flickering Lights in Resident Evil 4 Remake on PS5? Capcom Promises to Fix It
Blinded by the lights
Capcom’s latest remake is superb, as we outlined in our Resident Evil 4 PS5 review. It’s not without its issues, however: the Japanese publisher has already promised to address the game’s rain, and following yesterday’s launch day, it’s been made aware of an issue pertaining to flickering lights at the bottom of the...
News A Whopping 8 Million Fans Have Pre-Registered to Play Honkai: Star Rail
And it's coming to PlayStation soon
Honkai: Star Rail, the sci-fi themed gacha RPG from Genshin Impact developer miHoYo, looks very much poised to be the next big thing: over eight million fans have pre-registered to play the game, more than a month before its official smartphone release date. It should be noted that pre-registration is free and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 469
What're yer playin'?
We’ve got a sneaking suspicion a number of you will be descending on a certain Spanish village this weekend, but heck, no worries if you’re not! There’s obviously plenty to play at the moment, so be sure to let us know what’s on your agenda. Aaron Bayne: I've got a sky high list of DIY tasks to be done this weekend,...
Friday24th Mar 2023
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Game Completion Rank Requirements
How to get an S+
What are all game completion Rank requirements in Resident Evil 4? At the end of every playthrough, the game awards you a Rank based on how long it took you to beat it. The faster you are, the better your Rank. If you do well enough, you could unlock Trophies and new Weapons. As part of our
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Village Treasures Locations
Bandit Trophy guide
What are all Village Treasures locations in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectibles, including Treasures. These are valuable items that can be sold to the Merchant
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your 100% completion guide for Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the Nintendo Gamecube title originally released in 2005. With versions available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, it launched on 24th March 2023. Remaining faithful to the original title, it also expanded on what fans already know and love with new content, story,...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Island Treasures Locations
Burglar Trophy guide
What are all Island Treasures locations in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectib
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Combination Lock and Electronic Lock Terminal Solutions
Padlock and computer terminal solutions revealed
What are all Combination Lock and Electronic Lock Terminal solutions in Resident Evil 4? Every so often, you'll come across a padlock or a computer terminal in the game that requires a certain combination to unlock it. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal all Combination...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Castle Treasures Locations
Raider Trophy guide
What are all Castle Treasures locations in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectibl
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake New Game+: What Carries Over and How to Start New Game+
What Weapons are exclusive to New Game+?
What carries over and how do you start New Game+ in Resident Evil 4? A popular feature in many Capcom games, the New Game+ option allows you to start a new playthrough and keep almost everything from your first venture. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal what carries over and...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete A Savage Mutt
Where to find the Savage Mutt
How do you complete A Savage Mutt in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note you'll need to complete at the Village Chief's Manor in the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete A Savage Mutt.
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Blue Request Notes Solutions
Jack of All Trades Trophy guide
What are all Blue Request Notes solutions in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectibles, including Blue Request Notes. These act as optional
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Clockwork Castellans Locations
Revolution Wind-up Trophy guide
What are all Clockwork Castellans locations in Resident Evil 4? Clockwork Castellans are a type of Collectible in the game, and you'll need to find and destroy all of them to complete Challenges and unlock Trophies. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal all Clockwork Castellans locations...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Weapons Locations
Gun Fanatic Trophy guide
What are all Weapons locations in Resident Evil 4? As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're listing all Collectibles, including Weapons. A quintessential part of your loadout, they can be sourced from a variety of places in the gam
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 6
All Blue Medallions locations on the Cliffside Ruins
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 6 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place along the Cliffside Ruins on the Island. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to De
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 10 Walkthrough
Experiments gone wrong
Do you need a Chapter 10 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the tenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 10 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 4 Walkthrough
Button pressing issues
Do you need a Chapter 4 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fourth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 4 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
News PS Plus Members Are Gutted Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Doesn't Include PS5 Version
Despite offering a free upgrade
Update: Bandai Namco has declined to comment on whether Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot's PS Plus version was intended to include its free PS5 upgrade. In other words, you're only getting the PS4 version. Original Article: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot released on PS5 earlier this year, and offered a free upgrade for PS4 owners. It...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 2
Blue Medallions locations
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 2 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note located from the Quarry to the Fish Farm areas of the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to Destroy
News UK Regulator No Longer Concerned About Activision Buyout's Impact on Console Competition
Update: Activision rips into Sony in response to updated findings
Update: Activision Blizzard has released a gleeful response in relation to the UK regulators’ softened stance today. “The CMA’s updated provisional findings show an improved understanding of the console gaming market and demonstrate a commitment to supporting players and...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 1 Walkthrough
The nightmare begins
Do you need a Chapter 1 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the first of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 1 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 3 Walkthrough
Take me to church
Do you need a Chapter 3 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the third of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 3 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: All Hexagon Piece Locations and How to Solve the Stone Pedestal Puzzle
How to get the Depraved Idol
What are all Hexagon Piece locations and how do you solve the Stone Pedestal puzzle in Resident Evil 4? When you reach the Lake having found some Boat Fuel at the Fish Farm, you'll likely spot the Stone Pedestal just before taking to the water. This puzzle requires Hexagon Pieces to solve. As part of our Resident Evil 4...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete The Disgrace of the Salazar Family
Ramón Salazar portrait location
How do you complete The Disgrace of the Salazar Family in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Throne Room in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete The Di
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 9 Walkthrough
Character swap
Do you need a Chapter 9 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the ninth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 9 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 2 Walkthrough
Further into the Village
Do you need a Chapter 2 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the second of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 2 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 14 Walkthrough
Letting the girl go, again
Do you need a Chapter 14 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fourteenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 14 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puz
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete More Pest Control
Where to find Rats in the Great Hall and Library
How do you complete More Pest Control in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes spans the Great Hall to the Library in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal h
News US Senator Says Sony Has 'Monopoly' on High-End Japanese Game Market
You'll never guess her biggest campaign contributor
A new player has entered the neverending saga of Microsoft's proposed $69 billion dollar acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell (who represents the state of Washington) weighed in on the subject today in a rather confusing fashion. Spotted over
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 13 Walkthrough
Rescue mission complete?
Do you need a Chapter 13 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the thirteenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 13 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 7 Walkthrough
Castle cruising
Do you need a Chapter 7 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the seventh of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 7 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 3
All Blue Medallions at the Castle Gate locations
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 3 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place at the Castle Gate in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're goin
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 5 Walkthrough
Last escape
Do you need a Chapter 5 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fifth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 5 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete The Wandering Dead
How to beat the powerful Regenerador
How do you complete The Wandering Dead in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Incubation Lab on the Island. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete The Wandering D
News Microsoft Thinks It Hasn't 'Pulled Any Games' from PS5, PS4
Reckons it's brought more games to PlayStation
Microsoft has today responded to the news of a cancelled PS5 version of Redfall by saying it hasn't "pulled any games from PlayStation". In fact, the platform holder thinks it's actually "expanded our footprint of games that we've shipped on Sony's PlayStation since our acquisition of ZeniMax, and the...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Catch Me a Big Fish
Where to find a Lunker Bass
How do you complete Catch Me a Big Fish in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note you'll need to complete at the Lake in the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Catch Me a Big Fish.
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 8 Walkthrough
Troll out of the dungeons
Do you need a Chapter 8 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the eighth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 8 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 6 Walkthrough
Twin blades
Do you need a Chapter 6 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the sixth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 6 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Solve the Headless Statue Puzzle in the Grand Hall
Serpent, Lion, and Goat Head puzzles explained
How do you solve the Headless Statue puzzle in the Grand Hall in Resident Evil 4? After making your way through the Courtyard in Chapter 9 in pursuit of the Ballroom, you'll need to put this elaborate statue back together. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 15 Walkthrough
The penultimate peril
Do you need a Chapter 15 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fifteenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 15 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle so
News Hitman: World of Assassination Unveils Spring Content Roadmap
Welcome back, Agent 47
Hitman: World of Assassination has an entire black book of content lined up, with Agent 47 being kept busy with a stacked Spring Roadmap. Just because the series is going to sleep for a little while doesn't mean there isn't still plenty of work to do. From Elusive Targets to new unlocks, player-created content and an Easter...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Insect Hive
All Hive entrances locations
How do you complete Insect Hive in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Hive underneath the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Insect Hive. [to
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Jewel Thief
Scratched Emerald location
How do you complete Jewel Thief in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Courtyard in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Jewel Thief.
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 11 Walkthrough
Take to the mine tracks
Do you need a Chapter 11 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the eleventh of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 11 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Viper Hunter
Where to find Vipers
How do you complete Viper Hunter in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that can be completed anywhere in the game. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Viper Hunter. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Viper Hunter:
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Grave Robber
Tombstone Emblems locations
How do you complete Grave Robber in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note located in the Church in the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Grave Robber. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Com
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 12 Walkthrough
Ramón put-down
Do you need a Chapter 12 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the twelfth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 12 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highlight
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: Chapter 16 Walkthrough
The end
Do you need a Chapter 16 walkthrough for Resident Evil 4? This is the fifteenth of 16 Chapters in the game, which form the Main Story. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to share our in-depth Chapter 16 walkthrough. It will cover every enemy encounter, puzzle solutions, highl
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Merciless Knight
How to beat the Mausoleum boss
How do you complete Merciless Knight in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Mausoleum in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Merciless Knight.
News Taiwanese Rating Suggests Super Mega Baseball 4 Is Inbound
Mega
We should probably just spend our time sitting on website for rating boards at this point. Every now and again, a rating for an unannounced game pops up, and these always lead to an official unveiling shortly after. Today's edition is Super Mega Baseball 4, as discovered by Gematsu: Over on Taiwan's ratings website, there's a new listing for...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Solve the Coloured Glass Pulpit Puzzle
Church puzzle explained
How do you solve the coloured glass Pulpit puzzle in Resident Evil 4? In order to progress once you get inside the Church in Chapter 4, you'll need to line up three pieces of coloured glass to match the symbol. This may prove tricky if you don't know where to begin. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide
News Genshin Impact Dev's Turnbased RPG Honkai: Star Rail Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Coming soon
Genshin Impact developer miHoYo’s stunning upcoming turnbased space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail will release on PS5 and PS4 in the future. Dated for iOS and Android earlier today – it’ll launch on 26th April – the free-to-play gacha is currently in development for PlayStation, and will arrive “soon” according to the Chinese...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 5
All Blue Medallions locations in the Cargo Depot
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 5 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Cargo Depot on the Island. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to Destroy the B
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Solve the Sword Puzzle in the Treasury
Where to place the Swords
How do you solve the Sword Puzzle in the Treasury in Resident Evil 4? After battling a Garrador in Chapter 7, you'll be faced with a test of the brain rather than your strength. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the Sword Puzzle in the Treasury
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Open Wayshrines
Where to find the Old Wayshrine Key
How do you open Wayshrines in Resident Evil 4? As you explore the opening couple of chapters in the game, you'll likely come across a few Wayshrines, which you don't seem to be able to unlock at the time. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to open Wayshrines. How to Open...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Even More Pest Control
Where to find Rats in the Waste Disposal
How do you complete Even More Pest Control in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in Waste Disposal on the Island. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to com
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions
All Blue Medallions locations in the Farm
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note located in the Farm area of the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal How to Destroy the Blue Medallions. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to D
Video 36 Facts You Need To Know About Diablo 4
36 reasons you should be taking a trip to hell in 2023
The Diablo 4 open beta kicks off this week ahead of the game’s 6th June release. With an 11 year gap between it and its predecessor Diablo 3, the hype for the return of this classic ARPG series is at an all time high. However, these can be dense games, with character classes and builds, loot...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Free DLC 'The Mercenaries' Deploys on 7th April
Sharpen your skills
The much-anticipated release of Resident Evil 4 is finally here, with the excellent remake out today. While you're probably planning on blitzing through the entire thing this weekend, be content in the knowledge that The Mercenaries, Resident Evil's almost obligatory challenge mode, is coming on 7th April as free DLC. Details on...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Destroy the Blue Medallions 4
All Blue Medallions locations in the Grand Hall
How do you Destroy the Blue Medallions 4 in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that takes place in the Grand Hall in the Castle. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to Destroy the Blu
News Park Beyond Lets You Build Impossible Theme Parks on PS5 in June
Pre-orders available now
Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for its upcoming amusement park management game, Park Beyond. The video provides a simple overview of what you'll be doing, and while it looks mostly similar to other games of the genre, the hook here is "impossifying" rides to take them to the next level. There will be two main modes...
News Fort Solis Confirms Planetfall on PS5 This Summer
Don't turn out the lights
Fort Solis is an atmospheric third-person thriller set on the dark side of Mars, and it's coming to PS5 at some point this Summer. You play engineer Jack Leary, investigating the now dormant Fort Solis, a large and conspicuously uninhabited research base. Apparently, it will contain narrative and action sections with...
News Pizza Possum Eats Garbage, Causes Havoc on PS5
Life is good when you're a possum
Following in the webbed footsteps of anarchy simulator Untitled Goose Game, Pizza Possum is an arcade action game in which you, a possum, try to eat as much trash as you can without being caught. It's coming to PS5 at some point in the future. We couldn't help noting that the titular possum does not, in fact,...
News Jack-8 Is a Giant Juggernaut in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Jack-8 potato
Jack has been a mainstay of Tekken since the very start, so it's great to see his latest iteration in Tekken 8. The terminator-esque cyborg is back, and he's looking particularly mean in this new gameplay trailer. As you'd expect, Jack-8 is a massive tank of a character, capable of dishing out huge haymakers and utilising some of his...
News Melancholic Platformer After Us Brings Life to PS5 with May Release Date
Green green grass
From the makers of Arise: A Simple Story comes After Us, announced at the end of last year. Published by Private Division, the game has just received a new overview trailer, which explains the premise and what you'll be doing throughout the adventure. Further to that, we now also have a release date; it's due out on PS5 on 23rd May...
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Egg Hunt
Where to find a Gold Chicken Egg
How do you complete Egg Hunt in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note that doesn't apply to any particular place in the game. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Egg Hunt. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complet
Guide Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to Complete Pest Control
Where to find the Rats in the Abandoned Factory
How do you complete Pest Control in Resident Evil 4? This objective is a Blue Request Note located in the Abandoned Factory in the Village. As part of our Resident Evil 4 Remake guide, we're going to reveal how to complete Pest Control. Resident Evil 4 Remake: How to
News The Caligula Effect: Overdose Makes PS5 Bid for Freedom on 30th May
Rollcall
The Caligula Effect: Overdose is something of a reimagining of the first entry in the Caligula Effect series, with additional story sections, endings and gameplay mechanics. Originally released in Japan on PS4, it's finally coming West with a PS5 iteration on 30th May. It follows a group of plucky high schoolers as they attempt to escape...
Thursday23rd Mar 2023
News Elden Ring Update 1.09 Adds Ray Tracing on PS5, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Ray tracing-a Lucaria
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have just released the latest major patch for Elden Ring, the massively popular open world RPG. It brings the game up to version 1.09, and the update is available now on all platforms, of course including PS5 and PS4. The main headline addition here is the implementation of ray tracing for the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Merch Comes Out Swinging Ahead of PS5 Release Date Leak
Miles Morales action figure in his latest threads
Update: Hasbro has sent us a statement to clarify that any reference to the “multiverse” in its product description for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Miles Morales figurine was included in error. A spokesperson told us: “The original product info inadvertently referenced the upcoming Spider-Man:...
News You Must Beat Horizon Forbidden West to Play PS5 DLC Burning Shores
Lance Reddick performance confirmed
After a period of uncertainty over whether the DLC would even make its April release date, Sony is now fully tooting the Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores horn. Pre-orders are now live on the PS Store for
News Final Fantasy 16 Fans Divided as Squeeze Gap Discourse Begins Anew
Squeezegate 2.0
Final Fantasy fans have been arguing for decades about all kinds of things, like which game is the best (VIII) or which one has the best minigames (again, VIII). But something new has the community in a tizzy, and this time it's a 19-second clip of the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI getting fans riled up, along with the return of some...
Mini Review Dredge (PS5) - Eerie Fishing Adventure Will Reel You In
There's always a weirder fish
Dredge is a fishing game with eldritch nastiness lurking beneath the surface. It's a perfect combo, and although the spooky side never descends into true horror, there's an ever-present sense of unease as you explore the small open ocean and its island outposts. Playing as a freshly hired fisherman, you begin the game...
News Fortnite Has Been Utterly Transformed by Brain Bending New Tools
The real metaverse
Those who’ve been keeping a keen eye on Battle Royale sensation Fortnite will know that it is, in effect, the true metaverse. Epic Games has been quietly pushing the game’s creative suite for quite some time, but now, powered by Unreal Engine 5, the scope of what users will be able to make is being transformed. If you don’t...
Farewell party
Reisalin “Ryza” Stout and her friends are back in another heart-warming RPG which closes out the 'Secret' sub-series. The long-running Atelier series is well known for featuring young alchemists who spend much of their adventure gathering ingredients, crafting new items, and beating up foes. Atelier Ryza 3 is no exception to that...
News God of War Has Inspired a New TMNT Game
Based on graphic novel The Last Ronin
A brand new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game inspired by action RPGs such as God of War is in the works, it's been confirmed. The title will be based on the graphic novel The Last Ronin, which told a darker story based on the famous turtles and was released in 2020. The studio making the game hasn't been...
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Protects the Precious in May on PS5, PS4
Release date finally announced
A couple of weeks ago, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum got its best trailer yet, but fans have been kept in the dark when it comes to the release date. Until today, that is — publisher Nacon has finally announced when the action adventure will make its debut. The game comes to PS5 and PS4 on 25th May 2023. Playing as...
News Sonic Origins Plus Officially Announced, Adds Game Gear Titles and More in June
Update: SEGA confirms
Update: SEGA has officially announced Sonic Origins Plus, confirming all the details below. To recap, this expanded version of the game throws in all 12 of Sonic's Game Gear games, Amy as a playable character, and all the previously released DLC. The Game Gear titles are: Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic...
News Metacritic Crowns Sony the Best Games Publisher of 2022
Last year's games were "consistently good"
Each year, Metacritic runs the numbers on all the games released in the previous 12 months to determine which publisher put out the best stuff. The site, which aggregates review scores across all popular media, has crunched all that data, and coming out on top for 2022 is Sony Interactive Entertainment...
News PS5, PS4 Arcade Racer LEGO 2K Drive Sounds Superb, and It's Out Soon
Launching in less than two months
Update: 24 hours later, LEGO 2K Drive is now official. It's out for PS5 and PS4 on 19th May 2023, and you can catch the official reveal trailer above. Original story: LEGO 2K Drive is doomed to a lifetime of leaks it seems, as IGN has accidentally hit accelerate on the game’s announceme
News Japan Sales Charts: Huge Drop in PS5 Sales But Still on Top, Just
Only 1,004 units in it
Sales of the PS5 console in Japan are down for a second week running, but the system still shifted just enough units to be named the country's best-selling box last week. 34,156 PS5 disc consoles were sold during the week beginning 13th March 2023 while 6,255 PS5 digital editions got bought. The PS5's closest rival was the...
News Lies of P Looks Like Indie Bloodborne, in a Good Way
Due this August
Lies of P has always looked like an indie developer's take on Bloodborne, and 11 minutes of gameplay captured at GDC pretty much confirms that to be the case. From the look to the gameplay to the UI, everything screams the PS4 title out of FromSoftware. That's no bad thing, though, since copies Bloodborne copies aren't exactly at a...
News Strategy RPG Miasma Chronicles Oozes onto PS5 on 23rd May
At long last
Miasma Chronicles, from Mutant Year Zero developer The Bearded Ladies, is a game we have been keeping an eye on for a while now. We finally have a release date, and its coming to PS5 on 23rd May 2023. Constantly outnumbered, mastering the art of the ambush will be essential to survival and every edge that can be gained will be...
News PS5, PS4 Reeling in Chill Open World Fishing Sim Call of the Wild: The Angler
Catch of the day
Expansive Worlds’ serene sandbox fishing sim Call of the Wild: The Angler is coming to PS5 and PS4 later this summer, after hooking PC players last year. The console conversion – which is being created by a dedicated team – promises all of the updates and improvements from the existing release, alongside complete crossplay...
News Sonic Frontiers’ Sights, Sounds, and Speed Free Update Is Available Now
Gotta go fast
Sonic Frontiers' first free DLC is now available, and you can now dive into the Sights, Sounds, and Speed update on PS5 and PS4 at your leisure. Curate your audio experience with iconic tracks from across the series by finding Sound Memories, which can be found scattered across the game. There is also a Photo Mode, allowing you to...
News Dead Island 2 Gets Stylish Cinematic Trailer That Sadly Isn't in Slow Motion
As is now tradition
Dead Island 2 is right around the corner, launching on 21st April on PS5 and PS4. We've been waiting a long time for this one, and its starting to feel a little more real now we have a cinematic trailer to accompany it. While it doesn't hit the unbelievable highs of the original Dead Island's iconic and now legendary reveal...
News C-Smash VRS Release Date Announced, Playable Demo Available Now for PSVR2
See you on the court
SEGA Dreamcast fans, rejoice! As you may recall, the publisher has licensed out Cosmic Smash for a PSVR2 revival named C-Smash VRS. Announced last month, the game looks to take the minimalist, neo-future stylings of the original and apply it to virtual reality — arguably where it's always belonged. Fortunately, it's not too...
News Sherlock Holmes and Watson Tackle Eldritch Horrors in Latest Awakened Remake Trailer
Coming next month
In case you weren't aware, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened is getting the full remake treatment. Frogwares is taking its 2006 adventure title and giving it a big overhaul, including a substantial rewrite of the scenario as well as a significant visual upgrade. The latest trailer is available now, embedded above. The game takes place...
News Atari to Acquire Retro Restoration Specialists Nightdive Studios
"We could think of no better long-term partner"
As the video game industry matures, more and more emphasis is rightfully being placed on preservation and ensuring classics remain playable for future generations. One team that’s built its entire business model around bringing back some of the great releases from yesteryear is Nightdive Studios, and...
Random Episodes 2 and 3 of That Creepy Cute Resident Evil 4 Anime Have Arrived
Hooray!
On Monday, we got our first taste of our new favourite show, Leon and the Mysterious Village, a Resident Evil 4-inspired series of animated shorts. Today, we were blessed with episodes two and three, entitled "A Promise Between the Two" and "Help Us, Old Man!" respectively. Episode two pokes fun at the ease with which enemies are able to...
News Chronicles of 2 Heroes Unleashes Retro Platforming Action on PS5, PS4 on 26th May
Ronin, yokai, oh my
Chronicles of 2 Heroes: Amaterasu's Wrath is a gorgeous 16-bit Metroidvania throwback that began life as a Kickstarter project, and it now has a release date. Save feudal Japan from the wrath of Amaterasu on PS5 and PS4 on 26th May. Inspired by the kinds of tough-as-nails platformers gamers of a certain vintage will recall...
Wednesday22nd Mar 2023
News Horizon Forbidden West's Big PS5 Burning Shores Expansion Won't Break the Bank
Burn brightly
Finally, with less than a month until release, Sony is beginning to open up about Horizon Forbidden West’s anticipated PS5 exclusive expansion. Burning Shores, as previously reported, will launch on 19th April – and pre-orders are live starting t
News Mirror's Edge Will Not Be Delisted from PS Store After all
Gotta have Faith
Update: The primarily single player Mirror’s Edge will no longer be delisted from the PS Store, after prior communication from EA had announced it would. The publisher says this was just an error, and it’ll remain in situ as long as the storefront remains open. The trio of Battlefield titles, however, will still be gone come the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Releasing in September, Massive Ad Campaign Planned
Update: Tony Todd goes underwater after leak
Update: Seems the legal department got a hold of actor Tony Todd, after he revealed Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s intended release date and marketing plans. Writing on Twitter, he said there’d be “no more hints”, and posted a photo of himself in a swimming pool. “My lips are now underwater,” he...
News Lords of the Fallen Looks Ridiculously Good on PS5
Unreal Engine 5 being put through its paces
If you weren’t aware, the Game Developers Conference is underway, which means there’s been an upswing in announcements relating to technology and engines. Epic Games is one company in attendance, and it’s partnered with a number of studios to showcase the enormous potential of Unreal Engine 5...
News Silent Hill 2's PS5 Remake Is Close to Completion
But release date is in Konami's hands
Development on Bloober Team’s PS5 remake of Silent Hill 2 is close to completion, CEO Piotr Babieno revealed in an interview reported by Bankier.pl. He stressed, however, this doesn’t necessarily mean that a release is imminent – and he explained that its launch date will ultimately be decided by publisher...
News Vampire FPS Redfall Was in Development for PS5, But Was Canned After Xbox Buyout
"They came in and said, 'No PS5'"
Prepare the Patrick Stewart “mild shock” reaction GIFs, because it turns out vampire FPS Redfall was very much in development for PS5 at one point. An IGN France interview with creative director Harvey Smith confirms that the title was in production at developer Arkane one year prior to Microsoft’s...
Poll We Want You to Rate Your Favourite PSVR2 Games
Help us build a definitive list
PSVR2 has been out a little while now, and while it’s admittedly still early days, it’s time for us to start thinking about what games we’d recommend for prospective new players. As we’ve done with our Best PS5 Games and Best PS4 Games list, we want to put the power in your hands, encouraging you to rate your...
News Ubisoft Helps Out Its Writers by Implementing AI Tech to Do Their Job for Them
Thanks, Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a publisher unafraid of tackling new technology head-on. The company is always supportive of new platform launches, and seems willing to embrace cutting edge tech where possible — even the questionable stuff. It's already attempted to implement NFTs in its games with the Ubisoft Quartz initiative, which went about as...
News Side-Scrolling Action Game Trinity Fusion Brings Massive Metroid Vibes to PS5, PS4 in 2023
Not dreading this
We've no doubt the first thing that'll cross a lot of people's minds when they see Trinity Fusion is its resemblance to Metroid. That's definitely what we thought about as this trailer got going, but while it's clearly wearing its inspiration on its sleeve, this interesting game is doing some cool stuff of its own. Developed by...
News Lars Alexandersson's Perfectly Coiffed Bob Looks Glossier Than Ever in Tekken 8 on PS5
Hair of the god
You may choose to focus on all the fizzes and crackles of Lars Alexandersson’s moveset in upcoming PS5 fighter Tekken 8, but we only have eyes for his immaculately sculpted barnet. Just look at him barely breaking a sweat in Time’s Square: his hair doesn’t move a millimetre. And by the end of the battle – which he wins on the...
News Artistic PS4 Visual Novel Anonymous;Code Gets an English Dub and Western Release Date
Semicolons in titles should be illegal
Anonymous;Code, the latest game from Steins;Gate creator Chiyomaru Shikura, is coming to North America and Europe on 8th September – and it’ll feature an English dub, as well as its original Japanese voices. The game – about a group of hackers who will “rewrite the future” – is set in future Tokyo,...
Tuesday21st Mar 2023
News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
Tchia! Uncharted! Riiiidge Racer!
The latest monthly update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium has arrived, and it's another great one. March's selection of software coming to these upper subscription tiers includes a total of 17 games, and there's a fantastic spread that should give everyone something to enjoy. These games are available to...
Review Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1) - The Pinnacle of PS1 Ridge Racer Games
I want to be R4-ever young
Republished on Saturday, 18th March, 2023: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March 2023's PS Plus line up. The original text follows. Push Square has pondered the infancy of 3D console graphics during the 32-bit era, and reflected that the ageing process was not always...
News Valheim Could Potentially Come to PS5 in Six Months
Xbox has console exclusivity for six months
Update: Speaking during a podcast, Valheim senior developer Jonathan Smårs hadn’t entirely ruled out the possibility of the Norse survival game coming to PS5 – and now it sounds like Xbox only has six month console exclusivity. The tidbit was confirmed in the small print of a Game Pass newsletter sent...
News XCOM with Xenomorphs? Aliens: Dark Descent Tiptoes to PS5, PS4 on 20th June
On an express elevator to Hell
Legendary tactics RPG series XCOM can attribute a ton of its success to the Alien movies, and now it’s time for the space horror franchise to return the favour. It may be reductive to describe Aliens: Dark Descent as XCOM with xenomorphs – but, let’s be real, that’s almost exactly what it is. And for the...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Holds Few Surprises in Its PS5 Career Mode
Familiar but fine
Career mode is the backbone of any sports game: it’s the ultimate power fantasy to create your own character and take them to the top of your favourite discipline. And there are few surprises in EA Sports PGA Tour’s main single player option, which follows the same formula as its predecessors. You can choose whether you want to...
News LEGO's Mario Kart Inspired Arcade Racer Will Be Revealed This Week
Bricking it
Update: It looks like the scale of the leaks were simply too large for LEGO to ignore, and it’s effectively confirmed that 2K Sports’ arcade kart racer LEGO 2K Drive will be officially revealed later this week. You can look forward to a trailer debuting on 23rd March. In the meantime, this skit poking fun at all the leaks is pretty...
News Crash Team Rumble Spins onto PS5, PS4 in June, Closed Beta Coming Next Month
Update: Activision spills the beans
Update: Following the below gameplay leak, Activision has now confirmed more details about Crash Team Rumble. YouTuber Canadian Guy Eh has some new gameplay footage, embedded above. Firstly, the multiplayer title is due to launch on 20th June 2023 on PS5 and PS4, with full crossplay support so you can play with...
News UK Sales Charts: WWE 2K23 Lays the Smack Down on Hogwarts Legacy
King of the ring
It turns out that it takes pro wrestling to take down the mighty Hogwarts Legacy. Yes, Warner Bros' super popular RPG has finally had its reign at the top of the UK's physical chart brought to an end. WWE 2K23 has burst onto the scene, pinning down a number one debut. Just over half the copies sold were on PS5, with PS4 eating up...
News PS Plus Premium's Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Ape Academy 2 Have Trophies
Two more retro Platinums
Trophy support for classic games on PS Plus Premium is largely inconsistent, but you can count on Sony's first-party titles to include the feature. If you're a fan of collecting those digital trinkets, you're in luck, as today's big PS Plus refresh includes a pair of old school games with Trophy support. Both Syphon Filter:...
News Tchia Gets Blowout Gameplay Trailer Ahead of Imminent PS Plus Extra Launch
Time to unwind
The gorgeous-looking Tchia is only hours away, and we got one final glimpse of the scenic adventure title in a gameplay deep-dive trailer. The trailer looks at different aspects of the game's setting and mechanics, some of which have been detailed previously but are collated here nicely. We enjoyed Tchia, and in our review, we wrote...
News Play as David Hasselhoff in Kung Fury: Street Rage Ultimate Edition on PS5, PS4
That's some nice chest hair, sir
Kung Fury: Street Rage Ultimate Edition is a sidescrolling beat 'em-up based on the ludicrous 2015 cult classic film Kung Fury. It's available on PS5 and PS4, and preorders for a limited physical run are now open. Originally released on PC alongside the film, this bundled edition includes the base game and both...
News MLB The Show 23's PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophy Will Take Some Time This Year
But it's not too difficult
Last year’s Trophies for MLB The Show 22 were fairly straightforward, but they did require a little luck in a couple of places. Assuming you got the rub of the green, you could have it wrapped up in a weekend, but it looks like developer San Diego Studio has gone back to the drawing board with its Platinum pot for MLB...
News Kingdom Eighties Brings Micro-Strategy and Retro Nostalgia to PS5
Let the good times roll
Micro-strategy game Kingdom Eighties is a nostalgic love letter to that iconic decade, and it's coming to PS5 in 2023. Like other entries in the Kingdom series, like Two Crowns or New Lands, Eighties will be a standalone title. You play as the Leader, a camp counsellor who must defend the town from mysterious creatures known...
News Break the Fourth Wall and Infiltrate Atari in Pixel Ripped 1978 on PSVR2
Behind the lines of pixels
The Pixel Ripped series was one of the unsung heroes of the PSVR’s library, as it fused modern technology with retro gaming, but the newly announced Pixel Ripped 1978 is seriously levelling the franchise up. Backed by Atari, this PSVR2 title will take you back to the peak of the publisher’s popularity, where you’ll...
Random Blizzard Giving Away $20k Worth of Cleaning Services to Lucky Diablo 4 Fans
Take it easy
Blizzard has come up with a novel way to promote the second weekend of Diablo 4's open beta and is giving away $20,000 worth of cleaning services to some lucky and soon-to-be-pampered fans. The offer is only valid for residents of the United States, and winners will receive a $200 credit for the cleaning service Thumbtack. Considering...
News Spy This Launch Trailer as Deceive Inc Sneaks onto PS5 Today
Mission accomplished
Multiplayer spy-'em-up game Deceive Inc. has launched today on PS5, and to celebrate, publisher Tripwire Presents has a neat trailer for us. The game, which features full support for crossplay and cross-platform parties, sees teams of spies competing to find and then escape with a package. The main hook here is trying to do so...
News Respawn Opens Third Studio to Keep Apex Legends Running for Another '10 to 15 Years'
Last one standing
Apex Legends developer Respawn has opened a third studio in order to keep the popular battle royale franchise running for another "10 to 15 years". The new studio is located in Madison, Wisconsin. While it may contribute to other Respawn products in the future, this third studio (the first two being located in Los Angeles and...
News Moss Dev Aims to 'Broaden Appeal of VR' with Competitive Multiplayer Game
Playtests plotted for next month
Moss developer Polyarc is recognised for its charming, diorama-like platformer adventures – but its next project will be something of a departure for the studio. Still being developed exclusively for virtual reality headsets – although PSVR2 is not explicitly mentioned in the press materials – its next game...
Monday20th Mar 2023
Review Tchia (PS5) - Unique Island Adventure Is a Joyful, Creative Playground
Totally tropical
Developer Awaceb created Tchia as a love letter to its native home of New Caledonia. Though the game itself is set on a fantastical archipelago, it draws deeply from its real-life counterpart in terms of environment and story. It feels really genuine as a snapshot of the culture; its story is heavily rooted in the territory's...
Review The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution (PSVR2) - Great Game, Sinful Name
Born on the bayou
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners - Chapter 2: Retribution deserves recognition. Never before have we seen such a verbose title manage to communicate so little while saying so much. It fails to convey to newcomers that it’s a standalone game complete with its own campaign, and it coyly obfuscates the fact that this isn’t...
News EA Sports PGA Tour Won't Take You Too Long to Platinum on PS5
In regulation
There was a time when sports games Trophies bordered on the impossible, and that’s still somewhat the case with the NBA 2K series. But the developers of Madden NFL and MLB The Show have toned down the requirements in recent years, and EA Sports PGA Tour looks like it’ll have a pretty easy Platinum to unlock. Originally due out...
News Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes Was an Experiment Fans 'Didn't Understand'
Kojima had plotted a full-scale episodic series
Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes was a standalone prologue, designed to ease players into the eventual full game, Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain. However, speaking on the game’s ninth anniversary, auteur Hideo Kojima has revealed that he also used the release as an experiment, which could have...
News Sonic Frontiers Gets Its First Free DLC Expansion This Week
Sights, sounds, and speed
Update: SEGA has released more information about this Sonic Frontiers DLC pack. The Jukebox feature allows you to play various Sonic music from across the series while you're exploring the islands. There are 53 songs in total, with 13 being unlocked immediately. To get the rest, you'll need to collect Sound Memories, which...
News The Sims Veteran's Life by You Is a Living, Breathing Sandbox
But only Early Access on PC for now
Update: It doesn’t really get much more ambitious than Life by You, so it’s perhaps no surprise it’s launching into Early Access on PC before even considering consoles. The game, teased earlier in the year and now officially unveiled, sees you effectively taking control of an entire open world city, where...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Wolverine to Boast 'Very Cool' Dialogue Tech
Although no one knows what that means
The appetite for updates on Insomniac’s upcoming duo of superhero spin-offs, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine, is so intense that we end up with stories like this. But, as with everyone else, we’re clinging to every shred of public information, and so we guess this is worth sharing – well,...
News The Outer Worlds' Rough PS5 Port Gets First Post-Launch Performance Patch
Company mandated
A patch for sci-fi action RPG The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition has been released, which purports to fix many of the performance issues players have reported in recent days. The Spacer's Choice PS5 upgrade was released in such a poor state that it had some players immediately calling for refunds, complaining of abysmal...
News Post-Apocalyptic Aussie CRPG Broken Roads Gets Gameplay Overview
Developers are flat out like a lizard drinking
Broken Roads is an isometric CRPG set in a post-apocalyptic Australia that we've had our eye on for some time now, and we just got our best look at it yet in a developer-led gameplay overview, mate. Fans of Disco Elysium are likely to find a lot to love here, with a moral compass allowing for all kinds...
News Final Fantasy 16 Will Take Up to 80 Hours to Fully Complete
Titan
Square Enix's RPGs are almost universally big time sinks. It varies, of course, but a lot of them sit above 50 hours if you want to see everything they have to offer. The publisher's hugely anticipated upcoming game, Final Fantasy XVI, is continuing that tradition. Speaking with Famitsu and translated by aitaikimochi on Twitter, director...
News Try Out Sonic Frontiers PS5, PS4 for Free with PS Plus Premium Trial
Out later this week
PS Plus has been getting a lot better of late, and one aspect that’s certainly impressed us has been the free trials. Available with top tier PS Plus Premium, these allow you to play several hours from a rapidly increasing list of games, and you can continue your progress if you decide to pick any of them up at a later date...
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Looks Ace in Action Packed Story Trailer
Mark your Cal-endars
While it was slightly disappointing to see it delayed, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is looking very promising indeed with this latest trailer. Focusing on the characters and story, this new video shows off plenty of flashy gameplay along with in-game cutscenes, and it all looks pretty impressive. The sequel has us back in the boots...
News The Last of Us Season 2 Will Be a While, 'End of 2024, Early 2025' Says Bella Ramsey
Ellie actress looks ahead
The Last of Us season one has now run its course, and has been a major success for PlayStation Productions. In fact, a second season was given the thumbs up long before the first was over, and so we'll definitely be seeing more from Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie in the future. How far into the future,...
Random Resident Evil 4 Anime Short Simultaneously Cute, Disturbing
Leon and the Mysterious Village
The eagerly anticipated remake of Resident Evil 4 on PS5 arrives this week, on 24th March, and we thought it was simply outstanding. Capcom's marketing machine has, appropriately, kicked into overdrive, and today we were treated to a cute, somewhat disturbing anime trailer for the game. The soothing style of...
News Elden Ring Players Have Spent a Year Dying Over 9 Billion Times
Anniversary stats come in from Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco has hit Elden Ring fans with an array of dizzying stats and figures. With the game now just over a year old, the publisher has put out a large infographic that shines a light on everyone's collective efforts, and, yeah, we've died a lot. More than 9 billion times, to be precise. Of that...
News Ambitious Action Platformer The Devil Within: Satgat Slices and Dices on PS5, PS4
Side-scrolling sword-fighting action
The Media Indie Exchange Showcase took place over the weekend, and we got a bunch of updates on some smaller titles that have been quietly percolating for a while now. Case in point, The Devil Within: Satgat, developed by Seoul-based studio Newcore Games. It's quite a mouthful, but Satgat looks like a well-made...
News Hardcore Puzzler Dr Fetus' Mean Meat Machine Spins Up on PS5, PS4 in 2023
Super Meat Machine
Anxiety-inducing puzzler Dr Fetus' Mean Meat Machine is bringing its unique blend of gameplay features to PS5 and PS4 later in the year, and we got a glimpse of it in action during The Mix Showcase 2023. From the twisted minds that brought you Super Meat Boy and Super Meat Boy Forever, developer Team Meat has turned its talents...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Invites Worse Company on PS5, PS4 This Week
Big bro
Diamond Is Unbreakable is the focus of remaster JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R’s next DLC addition, as Okayasu’s big bro Keicho Nijimura brings his Worse Company Stand to the game. Those of you who’ve read the manga or watched the anime will know that this particular power sees the character commandeer dozens upon dozens...
News Charming Narrative Cooking Game Venba Serves Up PS5 Version This Summer
Tasty
If you want your cooking games to come with a side of family drama, Venba looks like the right choice on the menu. This is the debut title from a new indie developer, Team Visai, and it's just been announced the game is heading to PS5 in addition to other platforms. We've popped the Nintendo Switch trailer above to give you a taste of what to...
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