News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 23.01-07.40.00 do?
Guide Marvel's Spider-Man 2: Release Date and All Pre-Order Details
When does Spider-Man 2 release?
News - 2023, Week 23
Monday12th Jun 2023
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...
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