News - 2023, Week 33
Sunday20th Aug 2023
News PS5, PS4 Action RPG Fate/ Samurai Remnant's Combat System Could Be Fantastic
New gameplay looks tight
Koei Tecmo has released two short but sweet gameplay videos for Fate/Samurai Remnant, giving us a slightly closer look at how the action RPG's combat system works. For those out of the loop, you primarily play as lead character and swordsman Miyamoto, but you switch to your servant, Saber, in order to dish out powerful...
Saturday19th Aug 2023
News Honkai: Star Rail Confirms Cross-Save with Upcoming PS5 Version
More announcements at Gamescom
If, like this author, you’re already deep down the Honkai: Star Rail rabbit hole, with dozens of five-star characters and a wealth of valuable Relics sets to your name, you’ll probably be hoping for cross-save with the upcoming PS5 version. Well, buried in a press release about the game’s upcoming 1.30 update –...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 490
About to go big
Gamescom begins next week, and you better believe the release schedule is about to absolutely explode as well. The summer months may have been slow and dreary, but things are about to get busy, folks. Aaron Bayne: I'm away on a trip with the lads this weekend, but you better believe that if I get a moment, it'll be spent on Elden...
Friday18th Aug 2023
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: Beta Access Explained and How to Play
Early access
Do you need Mortal Kombat 1 beta access explained and how to play? Betas are imperative for online focused games as they allow the developer to stress test their servers. In addition, it also enables eager consumers to get hands on time with an anticipated title before it launches. On this page, as part of our Mortal Kombat 1 guide,...
News No Man's Sky Teases Next Major Update, Echoes, in 7-Year Anniversary Video
Quite the journey
Well, now we feel really old. No Man's Sky, Hello Games' massively successful sci-fi sandbox, celebrates its seventh anniversary this month. It goes without saying that the game has changed and improved immeasurably since its launch in 2016. Looking back on that journey, the developer has put together the above video — ending...
News A Massive Armored Core 6 PS5, PS4 Update Will Drop Later Today
Mech sure you're ready
We’re now mere days away from the release of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon on both the PS5 and PS4, but publisher Bandai Namco still has important information to share. Another showcase will air across YouTube and Twitch later today, 18th August, promising updates on lore, mission gameplay, and more. We’ve embedded the...
Mini Review Quake II (PS5) - A Remastered Classic with Real Bang for Your Buck
Quaking in our boots
The updated re-release of Quake was a rousing success, so there was no shortage of excitement when an updated version of Quake II suddenly dropped during QuakeCon 2023. And much like the first title, it's quite an impressive package. The first thing to note is the sheer amount of content you get. You get the base game of Quake...
News Larian Studios Unveils Baldur's Gate 3 Update Roadmap, 1,000+ Fixes and Tweaks Incoming
Plans to change how future patches are handled
Developer Larian Studios has revealed the short-term update roadmap for the monstrous RPG Baldur's Gate 3 on PC. This is relevant for the PlayStation faithful as the plan is for parity between the two platforms at launch and beyond. Larian Boss Swenn Vincke provided an update on X and, in keeping with...
News PS5's Meteoric Rise Underlined by Staggering German Sales Graph
A total explosion
We all know PS5’s sales have increased significantly around the globe this year. That’s because Sony resolved its stock issues at the start of the year, and more recently has been running price promotions, as it attempts to clear stock ahead of the alleged introduction of a revised hardware model. But this graph coming out...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Huge Update Will be Detailed in a Gameplay Livestream Next Week
More info on Phantom Liberty, too
With the hype building for next month's Phantom Liberty expansion, it's easy to forget that Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a huge, game-changing update alongside the DLC. Officially teased what feels like a lifetime ago, the title's next major patch is set to make significant adjustments to how the gritty RPG plays...
News Anticipated Shooter The First Descendant Goes All-In on PS5 Features Ahead of Open Beta
Full DualSense support and 3D audio
The First Descendant continues to look enticing ahead of its previously announced open beta, which is still set for the 19th September. And in a move that we always appreciate, the PS5 looter shooter will attempt to take full advantage of Sony's current-gen system. It'll boast support for the DualSense's adaptive...
Poll Is 'Live Service' Becoming an Excuse to Release Unfinished Games?
We'll fix it later
It feels like the term 'live service' is more divisive than ever. With Sony seemingly jumping on the bandwagon in search of its own money-printing machine — with titles like Fairgame$ — the live service model is under constant scrutiny here on the web. And when one of these games goes under, boy do you hear about it. Achieving...
News Project Mugen Is the Next PS5 Gacha Gunning for Genshin Impact's Crown
Gonna gacha good
A brand-new open world gacha game is coming to PS5, and it looks pretty promising so far. Project Mugen will be officially unveiled at Gamescom next week, on 24th August, for Sony’s new-gen console alongside PC and mobile. It’s being developed by a studio named Naked Rain, which is a subsidiary of NetEase’s Chinese-based...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden Looks Awesome, Includes Trial Version of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Extended gameplay trailer is here
SEGA and RGG Studio have released an extended look at Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and we won't beat around the bush: this is set up to be another amazing Kiryu adventure. The story stuff looks deliciously dramatic, and the gameplay — particularly the combat — looks like an absolute blast...
News Lords of the Fallen Seriously Upgrades PS5 Sounds Prior to Launch
Sounding good
Lords of the Fallen, the Souls-like action RPG, has been shaping up nicely for some time now – as we pointed out in a recent preview. However, one thing that fans had been criticising on social media were the sound effects – particularly in a couple of IGN previews. To developer Hexworks’ credit, it’s responded swiftly, and...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay Revealed, Features Open World Zombies Map
Adapt or die
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, after much teasing, has been laid bare, with Activision releasing an explosive gameplay reveal trailer. A direct sequel to last year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, we got a good look at what the next COD looks like, with a helpful writeup over on the
News Is This Parody? Tom Holland, Chris Pratt Allegedly Lined Up for Jak & Daxter Movie
Wait, what?
No, that’s not an Onion headline! The word doing the rounds on social media is that Hollywood superstars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt have been targeted to star in a Jak & Daxter movie. According to a renowned Marvel tipster, Holland will play Jak and Pratt will play his boisterous weasel-like side-kick Daxter – although it feels...
News Future Games Show at Gamescom Will Present Over 50 Titles Next Week
Add it to the calendar
There's always a gaming showcase of some sort to look forward to, and in case you weren't aware, next week brings us not one, but two. In addition to the main event — Gamescom Opening Night Live — we're also getting another Future Games Show presentation. Hosted by actors Troy Baker and Erika Ishii, this showcase will...
News Ghost of Tsushima Dev Sucker Punch Speaks of Its Studio Family
Family values
Sony has been releasing various studio profile videos on YouTube, presumably to help with recruitment in a stretched tech sector. This latest clip focuses on Seattle-based Ghost of Tsushima developer Sucker Punch, and digs a little bit into its background, before touching on its overall office culture. As is common with these kinds of...
News Neo Berlin 2087 Story, Gameplay Shown Off in Gamescom Trailer
"Maybe I can stop this city from falling into chaos"
Neo Berlin 2087 is kind of an odd duck, dropping out of the clear blue sky on PlayStation's YouTube channel one day looking like Unreal Engine 5's first bargain bin inhabitant. Well, we got another trailer, again on PlayStation's channel and ostensibly for Gamescom (despite ONL still being a few...
News Sonic Superstars Spin Dashes into Gamescom Opening Night Live
Gotta Gamescom fast
The lineup for Gamescom Opening Night Live is taking shape quite nicely now. Geoff Keighley's showcase, which kickstarts Gamescom proper, is teasing appearances from many highly anticipated titles, and the latest announcement brings SEGA into the fold. We'll get to see some more of Sonic Superstars during the show: As per...
News EA Shrugs Off Tiny FIFA Ultimate Team Gambling Fine Issued by Austrian Court
Pocket change
Electronic Arts will not be contesting the $11.7k USD (€10.8k, £9.2k) fine it got hit with after an Austrian court ruled that FIFA's loot boxes violate the nation's gambling laws. In 2023, after covering all operating expenses, EA reported a net income of $802 million and total assets amounting to $13.4 billion. Sony got wrangled...
Hardware Review JBL Quantum 910P - High-End Price, Middling Audio
Flashy headset fails to impress
With Dolby Atmos support making its way to PS5 in an upcoming system software update, it’s never been more important to have a quality pair of headphones. With Sony already offering up its own brilliant set of cans in the form of the Sony INZONE series, it might be a little daunting to move outside the Sony...
News Promenade Is a Promising Platformer Hopping onto PS5, PS4 in 2024
Physical and digital release in February
Fans of collectathon, side-scrolling platformers may want to keep an eye on Promenade. Developed by Holy Cap Studios and published by Red Art Games, this pastel-shaded platformer looks like an adorable adventure in this release date trailer. Launching physically and digitally on 23rd February 2024, Promenade...
News Highly Rated Indie Series Frog Detective Hops to PS5, PS4 This Year
All three games in one
Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery has been confirmed for a console release this year. The indie title was originally split between three games — or cases — on PC, but this upcoming port will bundle them all into one convenient package. Highly rated on Steam, Frog Detective is full of daft humour, colourful visuals, and,...
News Smithing Indie While the Iron's Hot Strikes PS5, PS4 on 9th November
Reforge a blacksmith’s broken world
While the Iron's Hot is a crafting adventure game, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 9th November. We got a trailer showing off what a blacksmith's journey looks like in a world where every problem can be solved through metalworking. In the tradition of Moonlighter and Potion Permit, players must walk the path...
Thursday17th Aug 2023
Hands On Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Seems Solid, But Should Be So Much More
A remaster, but only just
The source of much criticism since its announcement, Red Dead Redemption — the freshly released PS4 port — admittedly isn't as half-arsed as we feared it would be. But at the same time, it's far from the remaster that such a beloved PS3 classic deserves. We've ran through the open world epic's opening hours in order to...
News Red Dead Redemption PS4 Port Becomes Top Ranking Title on PS Store
Far from dead
Update: Well, that didn't take long. Red Dead Redemption's somewhat controversial PS4 port is now the top ranking title on the PS Store, as once again spotted by Rockstar ultra-fan @videotechx on Twitter. Despite the high $50 asking price, expect this one to sell really well. <products id="24518"> Original Article: The...
News Red Dead Redemption PS4's Platinum Less of a Grind In Unexpected Bright Side
Same game, less Trophies
Rockstar's upcoming and relatively featureless port of PS3's Red Dead Redemption for PS4 has been garnering a lot of attention of late, mostly negative. We prefer to
Review Blasphemous 2 (PS5) - A Marvellously Macabre Metroidvania
The bigger the better
Since Elden Ring secured its position as one of 2022's best games, Soulslikes have seen another huge spike in popularity, with a plethora of titles already released or in the pipeline for this year. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Remnant 2, Lies of P, The Lords of the Fallen, Hollow Knight: Silksong, The Last Faith — the list goes...
News Red Dead Redemption Runs at 4K, 30FPS on PS5
PS4 port tested
If you're wondering how Rockstar's just-released port of Red Dead Redemption runs on current-gen hardware, the answer has arrived pretty swiftly. The 13-year-old open world Western is now available for PS4 via PS Store, and is of course backwards compatible on PS5. Prior to launch, the publisher provided little information about the...
Poll Did You Buy Red Dead Redemption's PS4 Port?
Dead eye to eye
Out now on PS4 (and PS5 via backwards compatibility, of course), Red Dead Redemption rides again. Rockstar's open world western was a game that helped define the PS3 generation, and 13 years later, it's still held in extremely high regard. It is nice, then, to see such a classic finally be unshackled from last-last-gen hardware —...
News The Walking Dead: Destinies Lets You Rewrite the Timeline of the TV Show on PS5, PS4
The Walking... Alive?
If you've ever watched seasons one to four of The Walking Dead and wished certain things had panned out differently, GameMill Entertainment sure has a game for you. The Walking Dead: Destinies has just been announced, an official game based on the popular AMC series that lets you relive and rewrite iconic scenes. Coming to PS5...
News NBA 2K24 PS5, PS4 Introduces Paid Battle Pass in Franchise First
Hall of shame?
In a franchise – and, to our knowledge, sports game – first, NBA 2K24 will introduce a paid Battle Pass, which builds upon the existing Seasons feature. For the first time, progression will be unified across MyCAREER and MyTEAM, so you won’t have to earn rewards individually. All of the existing unlockable items – a total of...
News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Publishing Rights Snagged by Spike Chunsoft in Japan
And there'll be a physical release
The critically acclaimed Baldur’s Gate 3 – seriously, have you seen those reviews! – will release later this year in Japan, courtesy of publisher Spike Chunsoft. The firm has snagged the rights to the ridiculously popular PS5 version, and domestic retailers have already started making product pages for...
News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Preload, Release Times Revealed as Console Launch Inches Closer
Time Stop, 9th level, Transmutation
Baldur's Gate 3's long-foretold console launch date inches ever closer, and in proof that a Time Stop spell cast on a critical 20 hasn't actually crossed over into our plane of existence, the meaty RPG's various preload times on PS5 have been revealed. Over on X, developer Larian Studios shared the times you...
News Alan Wake 2 Gets Small Delay, Now Releases a Week After Spider-Man 2
To provide "more space" for players
Epic Games and Remedy Entertainment have announced a delay to the release of the hotly anticipated survival horror sequel, Alan Wake 2. Initially planned to launch on 17th October, the game is now coming out 10 days later, on 27th October 2023. A statement on its social channels explains the move: In a...
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Gameplay Will Blast Its Way into Gamescom Opening Night Live
Preem
Another game's been confirmed for Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live event at Gamescom next week, and it is, of course, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (yes, we know it's technically an expansion, and not a game). Keighley's promising "a world premiere new look at gameplay", while Cyberpunk 2077's official social media account clarifies that...
News Promising PS5, PS4 Racer The Crew Motorfest Crosses the Development Finishing Line
Gear head
Sony’s systems have become notorious for their lack of legitimately great arcade racers, but The Crew Motorfest could be about to plug the gap. The Ubisoft open world racer – which has clearly been inspired by Forza Horizon – potentially represents the best the genre’s going to get on PS5 and PS4, so it’s exciting to see...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PS5 Accessibility Options Will Allow You to Significantly Slow Combat
Every little helps
Sony is taking accessibility seriously with the launch of its PS5 Access Controller later this year, but great work continues to be invested on the software side as well. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the next tentpole title from PlayStation Studios, and unsurprisingly Insomniac Games has committed to continuing to advance the suite...
News Quantum Error's Esoteric PS5 Story Trailer Reveals 3rd November Launch
Please help me to put every fire out
The esoteric and long-time-coming Quantum Error has a release date, and you can extinguish the fires in your mind when it launches on PS5 on 3rd November. Quantum Error purports to tell the tale of a fireman investigating a high-tech facility under lockdown when things take a turn for the supernatural, with...
News The Crackpet Show: Happy Tree Friends Edition Adds Noughties Nostalgia to Roguelite Shooter
Coming to PS5 and PS4
The Crackpet Show is a roguelite shoot-'em-up we'd honestly never heard of before today, but it looks to share a lot in common with Happy Tree Friends. That web series from yesteryear about cutesy animals meeting their maker in deeply upsetting ways is crossing paths with this indie game for its console debut, and it really...
News Acclaimed Puzzler Humanity Crosses 1 Million Players Milestone
One in a million
In a year so full of amazing games, it'd be easy to forget Humanity, the unique puzzle game from Enhance. It launched in May to critical acclaim, with the PS5 and PS4 versions available on PS Plus Extra from day one. Now, about three months down the line, the developer has announced the game has been downloaded more than one million...
News Playable Documentary The Making of Karateka PS5, PS4 Airing 29th August
Digital preservation society
The Making of Karateka is billed as an "interactive documentary' chronicling the creation of Karateka, a seminal game created by veteran designer Jordan Mechner. We have a release date, and you can get an essential education in video game history on PS5 and PS4 from 29th August. Created when he was in college and first...
News Kakarot's 23rd World Tournament DLC Looks a Nostalgic Treat for Elder Dragon Ball Fans
Hail to the King
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot has been quietly kegging along since it launched back in 2020. We didn't mind it then, and it got better, at least in terms of performance, when it came to PS5. With DLC 5 right around the corner, a new trailer for the The 23rd World Tournament has us nostalgic for the glory days of Dragon Ball. The
News NHL 24 PS5, PS4 Gameplay Trailer Puckers Up with Improvements
The times are a changin'
Fresh off announcing the cover athlete for NHL 24, EA Vancouver has offered a glimpse at what to expect from this year’s hockey title with a breakdown trailer showing off changes as well as a peek at the gameplay. Annual sports titles in the industry have a tendency to fixate on changing three or four things per release,...
News Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Launch Trailer Provides Hearty Gameplay Overview
Out now on PS5
It feels as though Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is sneaking out on PS5 without much noise, but we've no doubt this is something worth checking out. Developed by the team behind Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and Desperados 3, this is another real-time stealth strategy game, this time focusing on a gaggle of cursed pirates with...
News Everhood: Eternity Edition Brings Highly Acclaimed Musical Adventure to PS5, PS4
Brand new musical battles included
We'll be honest: Everhood is a game that completely passed us by back in 2021. Releasing on Switch and PC, this indie title, which melds together rhythm action with an RPG-like adventure, received glowing reviews at the time. Now, developer Foreign Gnomes has teamed up with BlitWorks Games to bring it to PS5 and...
Wednesday16th Aug 2023
Guide Stray: All B-12 Memories Locations
Where to find all B-12 Memories
Where are all the B-12 Memories in Stray? In Stray, one of the main collectibles hidden throughout the game is B-12 Memories. These aren't just good for earning the I Remember! Trophy, they also unveil some interesting story and lore, so they're definitely worth finding. You also get an in-game reward for finding them...
Guide Stray: All Collectibles Locations
Where to find all collectibles in Stray
Where are all the collectibles in Stray? What are the collectibles and where do you find them? In Stray, there are a few collectibles for you to track down, and some of them are pretty tricky. As part of our Stray guide, we will be outlining all the collectibles and where to find them. Stray: All...
Guide Stray: All Badges Locations
Where to find all Badges
Where are all the Badges in Stray? One of the collectibles in Stray is a series of Badges that get pinned to the cat's harness, possibly one of the cutest reasons to explore the game fully. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to reveal how and where to unlock all the Badges. Finding all the Badges will earn you the
Guide Stray Trophy Guide: All PS5, PS4 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Stray
In this Stray Trophy guide, we will be going through the game's list of Trophies, explaining each of them and telling you how to unlock them all. As part of our Stray guide, you can use this Trophy roadmap to chart your progress towards unlocking the Platinum. If you want to know about Stray's Trophies and how to...
Round Up Baldur's Gate 3 Reviews Rate It as One of the Best RPGs Ever Made
Sitting at a ridiculous 97 on Metacritic
It's felt like Baldur's Gate 3 would be a hit for quite some time, but we didn't quite expect it to have such a colossal impact. The highly anticipated RPG isn't out on PS5 until next month, but PC reviews, impressions, and reviews-in-progress are painting a frankly ridiculous picture. Indeed, on its current...
Guide Stray: All Music Sheets Locations
Where to find all Music Sheets in Stray
Where are all the Music Sheets in Stray? One of the collectibles in Stray is Music Sheets, which can be given to a robot named Morusque who will play them for you. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to tell you where to find all the Music Sheets. Getting all of them will earn you the Meo
Complete walkthrough for Control Room in Stray
Control Room is the 12th and last chapter in Stray, following on from Jail. Obviously, this chapter wraps up the story — you're very nearly done. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Control Room, explaining how to get through the chapter and pointing out any collectibles. For...
Complete walkthrough for Jail in Stray
Jail is the 11th chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat Midtown. The cat's in trouble, and has been thrown in the slammer — obviously, you need to bust out. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Jail, explaining how to get through the chapter's main path. If you're looking for...
News 8 PS5, PS4 Games Are Leaving PS Plus Extra, Premium Soon
This is your last chance
You should be pretty familiar with the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium cadence now, which sees the addition of new titles every month – and also the departure of some releases as well. This coming 19th September, 2023, several somewhat high-profile titles will exit Sony’s service, including Deathloop and Watch Dogs 2...
News PS Store Reloads with Almost 2,000 PS5, PS4 Deals
Across both full games and DLC
Almost 2,000 games and expansions have been discounted as part of a new PS Store promotion, which will run through 30th August, 2023. Some of the highlights include Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty for £38.49/$41.99, Dead Island 2’s Gold Edition for £55.99/$62.99, and GTA 5 for just £16.49/$19.79. There are also savings...
News Diablo 4 Players Use 'Dopamine Tunnels' to Gain 40 Levels in 2 Hours
Packed to the rafters
The Diablo series is a grindy one; it's part of the charm. Diablo 4 is no different, and whenever a game demands grinding, some heroic individuals will take it upon themselves to find the most optimal way to do so. One such route has been discovered in Diablo 4, using the Domhainne Tunnels dungeon, or the "Dopamine Tunnels", so...
News Amazing Looking Open World Crimson Desert Returns at Gamescom Opening Night Live
It was delayed indefinitely in 2021
Remember Crimson Desert? The impressive looking open world adventure was first shown at The Game Awards back in 2020, and it was one of those gameplay trailers that had people questioning whether it was actually real footage. Roughly six months later, the project was delayed indefinitely, with developer Pearl Aby
News Quantum Error 'A Complete Game', No Microtransactions or Platform Exclusive Content
Go on
Quantum Error is a cosmic horror game on the docket for PS5 (recently doing away with the PS4 version), and we've been keeping an eye on it for a while now. Its intriguing setup (firefighters sent to help survivors of a research facility in lockdown encounter an interdimensional entity), along with some meaty-looking gunplay, has us hoping for...
Guide Stray: Is It Open World?
Can you explore freely in Stray?
Is Stray an open world game? You may be wondering whether or not Stray takes place in an open world environment. Playing as a cat in a run-down robot city, it looks like a fun place to explore, but it's unclear if it's open world or not. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to tell you whether the game is an open...
Guide Stray: Does the Cat Die?
Does the cat from Stray live?
Does the cat die in Stray? If you're a pet owner, or are sensitive to animal deaths in media, you might be wondering whether Stray on PS5 and PS4 is going to do the unthinkable. Seeing animals die in movies and shows is always sad, but when they're creatures you've grown to love during the runtime, the blow is that much...
Guide Genshin Impact: How to Get to Fontaine
Surf and turf
Looking for how to get to Fontaine in Genshin Impact? Fontaine is one of the seven major regions in Teyvat, and is the home of the Hydro archon. It can be accessed upon completing the Archon Quest named Song of the Dragon and Freedom, although it should be noted that you won't be able to begin Chapter IV's storyline until you've made...
News Meet Bunny, The First Descendant's Fastest Combatant on PS5, PS4
Think Tracer, but faster
The First Descendant is a fast-paced looter shooter on track for PS5 and PS4, and we got a new gameplay trailer debuting the game's resident speedster, Bunny. For those interested, a crossplay open beta session is being held from 19th September, with PlayStation players invited to sign up. In the vein of Destiny and...
News DC Universe Online Levels Up with Native PS5 Version This Holiday
Gameplay and quality of life improvements pledged
Superhero MMO DC Universe Online’s lifespan has been so long that it originally released as a PS3 console exclusive under the Sony Online Entertainment umbrella. The publisher was eventually spun off and re-established as Daybreak Game Company, where it continues to operate its licensed online open...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge DLC Drops on 31st August with a Newly Revealed Character
Shellshocked
The anticipated Dimension Shellshock DLC for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge has a release date, and it ain't far off. The expansion, which features a rather robust sounding survival mode, is out on the 31st August. It also boasts not one, but two new playable characters: samurai rabbit Miyamoto Usagi, who was...
Guide Stray: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Stray?
How long does it take to beat Stray? If you're interested in playing Stray, you're probably wondering how long the game is. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to reveal how roughly long it takes to complete the game. For a more detailed breakdown of the game and its chapters, see our guide: Stray: All Chapters...
News Hammerwatch 2 Could Provide a Pixelated Baldur's Gate Alternative on PS5, PS4
Pixel party
Hammerwatch II is a gorgeous-looking cooperative hack and slasher, out today on PC but promised for PS5 and PS4 later this year. Players intrigued by grognard games like Baldur's Gate or Pillars of Eternity might find something to like here, albeit something played at a much quicker pace, with more focus on its four-player co-op...
News SEGA Would Like to Remind You Hyenas Exists
Get the merch
It's a warm, sleepy Wednesday at the time of writing, and SEGA's just dropped a highly energetic new trailer for its upcoming extraction shooter, Hyenas. Just to recap, this is the publisher's sci-fi first-person shooter that has teams of players competing to steal a bunch of merch from big evil corporations. You'll get the gist of it...
News Set in the Expanding 'Neighbor Universe', Hello Engineer Is a Tonal Shift for PS4 Tinkerers
Don't trust anyone
Just announced, Hello Engineer is a collaborative tinkerers toolbox coming to PS4, and soon: craft vehicles and machines (alone or with friends), with your creations seemingly limited only by your own imagination from 17th August. We had to check twice, but Hello Engineer is indeed set in the expanding Hello Neighbor Universe...
News Melee Multiplayer Game Broken Edge Takes a Swing at PSVR2 in September
It's time to duel
Broken Edge looks to be the pastel-coloured, first-person, online multiplayer swordfighting game you've been waiting for. Releasing last year for PC virtual reality platforms, this is a well-liked title that's heading to PSVR2 on 19th September 2023, where it'll take advantage of the headset and controller's fancy features. The...
Guide Stray Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Stray resource
Stray is a narrative adventure for PS5 and PS4 in which you play as a cute little cat. Developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive, this is a linear game in which you explore a futuristic dystopia inhabited by robots, using feline agility to get around and solve puzzles. We really enjoyed the...
How many chapters are there in Stray?
What are all the chapters in Stray? If you're playing Stray, you might want to know more about all the chapters in the game, as well as how many there are. As part of our Stray guide, we have the full rundown of all chapters. Below is a list of every chapter in the game, amounting to a full walkthrough...
Complete walkthrough for Midtown in Stray
Midtown is the 10th chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat Antvillage. It's another large, open level with lots to see and do. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Midtown, explaining how to get through the chapter's main path. If you're looking for collectibles in Midtown, s
Tuesday15th Aug 2023
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for August 2023 Available Now
Sea of Stars arriving later
As revealed last week, PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium have both received another meaty update to their respective catalogues. With the exception of Sea of Stars, which releases into PS Plus Extra on the 29th August, the new lineup is available to download right now on PS5
Wednesday16th Aug 2023
Complete walkthrough for The Slums in Stray
The Slums is the fourth chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat The Flat, and is much larger than previous chapters. It's a fairly sizeable sandbox environment you can explore to your heart's content. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Slums, explaining how to get through...
Complete walkthrough for Rooftops in Stray
Rooftops is the fifth chapter in Stray, in which you must reach the top of a tower and install the Transceiver. It follows on from The Slums. You'll explore a new area and clamber across the city, which is infested with those pesky Zurks. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Rooftops,...
Complete walkthrough for The Slums Part 2 in Stray
The Slums Part 2 is the sixth chapter in Stray, in which you return to the city and continue your mission after fixing the antenna in Rooftops. You'll meet new characters and help them track down friends. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Slums Part 2, explaining how to...
Complete walkthrough for Dead City in Stray
Dead City is the second chapter in Stray, in which you descend into the game's dystopian setting. It takes place after finishing the previous chapter, Inside the Wall. This chapter introduces you to the darker side of the game, showing a forgotten city that's infested with deadly critters. As part of our...
Complete walkthrough for Dead End in Stray
Dead End is the seventh chapter in Stray, which takes you outside the safety of The Slums Part 2. This chapter is all about tracking down a character named Doc, who may have a way to deal with those nasty Zurks. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Dead End, explaining how to get...
Complete walkthrough for The Sewers in Stray
The Sewers is the eighth chapter in Stray, following on from the events of Dead End. This chapter unsurprisingly takes you through the dangerous sewer system, which is crawling with Zurks — but it's the only way to get to Zbaltazar. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Sewer
Complete walkthrough for The Flat in Stray
The Flat is the third chapter in Stray, where you'll meet your companion, B-12. Following on from Dead City, it's a short chapter, but an important one for the main story of the game. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Flat, explaining how to get through the chapter and...
Complete walkthrough for Antvillage in Stray
Antvillage is the ninth chapter in Stray, taking place after you complete The Sewers. In it, you'll see a peaceful tower structure, home to a few robots including Zbaltazar, who you're looking for. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Antvillage, explaining how to get through the...
Complete walkthrough for Inside the Wall in Stray
Inside the Wall is the first chapter in Stray, introducing you to the game and its world. It acts mostly as a tutorial, getting you used to behaving and navigating like a cat. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Inside the Wall, explaining how to get through the chapter. This...
Tuesday15th Aug 2023
News Next! Crash Team Racing Gets Unofficial 60fps Patch on PS5
Illusion back at it again
As predicted, the dominoes have begun to fall, and modder Illusion has apparently spent the weekend unlocking the frame rate of Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. This joins a rapidly growing list of games that have achieved that glorious 60fps on a modified retail PS5, thanks to their efforts. For those keeping score at home,...
News You Can Now Buy PS Plus Premium Classics Tekken 2, Ridge Racer Type 4, More
Bandai Namco will take your money
In case you weren't aware, the majority of retro games on PS Plus Premium are available for individual purchase. This means that, if you buy them, you won't need to remain a Premium member in order to play them. Playing them at no extra cost is great of course, but if you want the extra security, it's nice that most...
News PS Plus Premium Poised to Add Tekken 6, SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny
Fighting fever
PS Plus Premium’s growing selection of emulated classics looks set to expand yet again in the near-future, with the Taiwanese ratings board classifying two retro PSP titles for PS5 and PS4. Listings for both Tekken 6 and SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny appeared overnight, with the latter obviously being a handheld exclusive. The former...
News Gamescom Opening Night Live Less About Announcements, More About Big Updates
Geoff Keighley sets expectations
Gamescom Opening Night Live is just around the corner, and as you'd expect, organiser and host Geoff Keighley is busy building hype ahead of the event. However, just to ease expectations ever so slightly, Keighley has said that this year's show is "less about announcing brand new projects, and more about giving fans...
News Lords of the Fallen PS5 Equips Performance, Quality Mode
Good
Lords of the Fallen is looking like a good bet for players seeking their grimdark fix on PS5. With there still no sign of a solid release date for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, the dark fantasy epic is shaping up to be a real treat for masochists seeking a mechanical challenge. It's been confirmed to feature the performance and...
News Final Fantasy 16 Producer Reckons One Gaming Platform Would Be Better for Everyone
Devs and players
In a recent appearance on a Taiwanese gaming channel (as translated by IGN), outspoken Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida lamented fact that there are multiple platforms (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, etc.). Given Yoshida's penchant for making headline-worthy comments, we think the Square Enix veteran is being
News New PSP Trio All Feature Platinum Trophies on PS Plus Premium
Gong hunting
How do you feel about PS Plus Premium now then? There’s no question it’s got a lot, lot better than it used to be – and most first-party games are even launching with full Trophy sets right now. That includes the latest trio of PSP titles added to the service today: Ape Escape: On the Loose, Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice, and...
News Tekken 8 Release Date Reveal Could Be Closer Than You Think
PS5 fighter gets rated
At this point, a release date is really all that Tekken 8 is missing. While it's widely believed that the PS5 fighting game will launch in 2024 — preferably before Evo 2024, which takes place at the end of July — Bandai Namco hasn't been dropping any hints. What's more, the current Tekken World Tour — based around the...
News Green Hell's PSVR2 Port Offers Next Level Terror for Survival Enthusiasts on PS5
Into the wild
Green Hell was already widely available, but at long last, players can experience the literal nightmare of being lost in the Amazon rainforest for themselves on PSVR2, and it's out today. Green Hell first launched back in 2019 but eventually charted a course to PS4 in 2021. Green Hell VR is the PSVR2 iteration, and likely not for the...
News Embracer's Broken $2 Billion Verbal Agreement Was Reportedly with Saudi-funded Savvy Games
No reasons, only more questions
Embracer Group is currently undergoing major internal reorganisation after apparently overextending, with hard-working employees bearing the cost in the ensuing layoffs and closures. This restructuring has already begun, but a new report has shed some further light on how the situation all came about.
News NBA 2K24 Targets More Casual Players, Reveals ProPLAY for PS5
Animations based on real-world stars
The headline feature for NBA 2K24 this year, which is admittedly only available in the PS5 version, is ProPLAY. On paper, this sounds a little bit like the new HyperMotion Volumetric technology that’s being added to EA Sports FC this year: in a nutshell, it’s allowing Visual Concepts to create animations...
News Larian Studios Still Cooking the Ability to Change Baldur's Gate 3 Character Appearance
In hindsight, the mohawk was a bold choice
While the wait for Baldur's Gate 3 has been an interminable one, an advantage to having to endure a month of PC players tearing it apart is that aspects of the game that really need improving are being detected and actioned by developer Larian Studios. One quite baffling missing feature is the ability to...
News UK Sales Charts: PS5 Sale Keeps LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga at the Top
Most impressive
The UK's boxed games chart always shifts around whenever a big promotion takes place, and that's no different here. Sony's been pushing the PS5 and its games pretty hard the last couple of weeks, and it's brought back some bestsellers. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was number one last week, and it remains there now, selling most...
News Destiny 2 Will Try to Win Back Some Positivity with Its Annual Showcase Next Week
Taking shape
Bungie has announced that it'll be hosting its annual Destiny 2 Showcase next week, on the 22nd August. Naturally, it'll feature fresh info on The Final Shape — the shooter's next expansion — Season 22 of the game, the next reprised raid, and "more". If you've been keeping up with Destiny 2, you'll know that things have been more...
News NHL 24 Pulls Back The Curtain on PS5, PS4 Cover Athlete
All hail Cale
With the autumn approaching, it's time for information about this year's edition of the NHL franchise to start trickling in. And the first thing out of the gate is course the cover athlete. Last year, we saw not one, but two firsts, with Trevor Zegras making the first member of the Anaheim Ducks to appear on a cover, as well as...
News Meet the Cast That Will Consume All Your Cash in Genshin Impact This Week
A kind of magic
Genshin Impact’s hugely anticipated 4.0 update will release later this week, bringing with it the all-new Hydro region of Fontaine. Of course, the underwater city is not the only major addition, with two new characters available to recruit in the form of the magical double-act, Lyney and Lynette. Ahead of the latest content drop,...
News Bus Simulator 21 Goes Back to School on PS5, PS4 Later This Month
Three little words
No one under the age of 18 wants to think about going back to school, but Bus Simulator 21’s upcoming expansion will make the event a pastime for millions of players across PS5 and PS4. Officially licensed by real-world US school bus manufacturer Blue Bird, the add-on will incorporate numerous new public transport missions –...
Monday14th Aug 2023
Guide PS5 Price: How Much Is a PS5?
Taking the plunge
How much is a PS5? You're probably eager to know how much the PS5 will cost you to buy, especially if you need to save up for the new-gen system. As part of our PS5 guide, we're going to share the latest information on the PS5 price, but if you're looking for PS5 release date and PS5 stock inf
News Larian Studios CEO Responds to 'Raised Standards' Concerns: 'Standards Die Every Day'
"In video games there's so much free space to explore, still, in the creative tree"
Baldur's Gate 3 represents a shift for AAA RPGs that's hard to put into words without sounding overly trite but needs must. If Breath of the Wild was an event horizon for exploration in open worlds, then BG3 does the same for depth and character choice in RPGs. It's...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Release Date Pushed Forward as Game Goes Gold
Looking sharp
Good news for fans of stabbing corrupt historical figures: Assassin's Creed Mirage will now release a week earlier than anticipated. Alongside news that the game has gone gold — meaning that it's ready to be shipped — Ubisoft confirmed that the launch date has been pushed forward, to the 5th October, 2023. It was previously set for...
News PS5 Pulling Ahead in the UK Thanks to Sony's Summer Sale
Market leader leads market
Details on the gaming market in the UK for the month of July have rolled in thanks to GamesIndustry.biz, and it looks like software and hardware discounts have stirred things up. The PS5 had its first big price cut recently, and that's contributed to a pretty healthy position for Sony's console compared to the competition...
News Play WipEout in Your Web Browser While Fans Pray for Sony to Bring the Series Back
Play the PS1 original right now
Regular readers will know that we're huge fans of WipEout. The futuristic racing series has long been ignored by Sony — much to our disappointment — but if you're yearning for a quick fix of eye-watering speed (and perhaps a healthy nostalgia hit) then you may be in luck. Programmer Dominic Szablewski has managed...
News Final Fantasy Creator Believes Latest Instalment Is Ultimate Entry in Franchise
Levelled up
Final Fantasy 16 attracted plenty of plaudits and critical acclaim, but series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi may have endorsed it with its most important yet, describing it as the “ultimate” entry in the franchise. The ex-Square Enix director – who left the company in 2003 – posted the comments on Twitter, which will come as music...
News Armored Core 6 PS5 File Size Isn't So Bad
We'll take it
The good news: it's looking like you won't be forced to delete several games in order to fit Armored Core 6 on your PS5. The bad news: FromSoftware's latest still isn't what we'd call 'small' in terms of file size. In fact, it's pretty much bang in the middle of what most players would deem reasonable, weighing in at a not-so-terrible...
News PS Plus Premium Adds a Playable Perk for PSVR2 Owners
Build it up
The ever-expanding selection of playable PS Plus Premium demos has been boosted yet again with the addition of a one-hour trial for PSVR2 launch title Townsmen VR. The virtual reality city builder combines elements of Sim City and God games to make for a compellingly unique concoction – and you’ll be able to test drive it for...
News Texas Chainsaw Massacre's PS5, PS4 Adaptation Won't Get Gutted Like Friday the 13th
No slashed expectations
Friday the 13th, the asymmetrical adaptation of the classic slasher horror franchise, is at the end of its life, with the developer even unlocking everything for all players before the title is delisted. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, however – due out later this week on the PS5 and PS4 – will not fall to the same fate...
Team was in tears
Gacha game Genshin Impact has gone on to become one of the most profitable projects on the planet, but this wasn’t always the case. Back when it was first announced, its comparisons to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild seemed so strong that many accused it of being a copycat. While these turned out to be surface...
News Scintillating PS5 RPG Black Myth: Wukong Will Allegedly Feature Heavily at Gamescom
Fully playable on dozens of machines
German convention Gamescom is just days away, but there’s still strong speculation about what will be on display at the show. Black Myth: Wukong, a previously announced “next-gen” action RPG from Chinese developer Game Science, is one such title setting tongues wagging; according to Insider Gaming sources,...
News Tekken 8 Boss Katsuhiro Harada Hits Back at 'Silly Threats' from Irate Eddy Gordo Fans
For every action, a reaction
Veteran developer of the series and director of Tekken 8, Katsuhiro Harada, has spoken up about the toll trolling and harassment takes, causing real damage to team morale and even incurring additional financial costs on the larger FGC (fighting game community) in extreme cases. Harada shared an image where one...
News Rockstar Hires Team of Previously Banned GTA 5 Modders
The ultimate heist, that of the mind
Rockstar Games has taken to X to announce the hiring of Cfx.re, the team of modders behind Grand Theft Auto 5's popular
News Overwatch 2 Swiftly Branded Steam's 'Worst Game of All Time'
That was quick
Overwatch 2 was released on PS5 and PS4 back in October of 2022, and the shift to free-to-play drew massive crowds initially, but deeper issues were quickly discovered. The player base has been declining ever since, which is fairly normal for service games, but what's new for Blizzard is the great equaliser: Steam. Launching i
News Blasphemous 2 Looks Like a Truly Sick Sequel in Raw Gameplay Footage
Praise be
Due to release in just over a week on PS5, Blasphemous 2 appears to be a pretty straightforward sequel to the already fantastic Blasphemous — and we're perfectly okay with that. The 2D action adventure just got 16 minutes of raw gameplay footage (thanks IGN), and it looks damn good. We've always loved the first game's art direction, and...
News Gritty Strategy Game Gord Gets Dark Fantasy Gameplay Trailer
Gord-amn
Gord is a grimdark "adventure-strategy" game coming to PS5 on 17th August, and we got a new look at it in motion, thanks to an Xbox-flavoured gameplay trailer. We see the kind of horrors (inspired by Slavic folklore) that will inevitably assail our cheerful townsfolk once the sun goes down. The settlement management in Gord looks...
