Guide Cyberpunk 2077: All Endings and How to Unlock Them
Phantom Liberty ending included
News - 2023, Week 39
Sunday1st Oct 2023
Soapbox My Favourite Game at Tokyo Game Show Wasn't Actually on PS5, PS4
Let's go by train
Regular readers will know, perhaps rather unusually, I love trains. I’ve been covering Train Sim World in intimate detail for years now, much to developer Dovetail’s pleasure. (I will get around to reviewing Train Sim World 4 by the way, it’s just the schedule’s been brutal for me this past month. Also, maybe the studio...
Saturday30th Sep 2023
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2023?
Plus or minus?
Hold on, we're in October already?! If you've somehow avoided the avalanche of new releases over the last few months, you might be looking forward to the PS Plus Essential drop next week. As always, three PS5 and PS4 games are up for grabs, and the variety on offer is honestly quite crazy. The headline act has to be The Callisto...
News Clean Up in Foamstars PS5 Open Beta Available Now
Playable for the weekend
As previously announced during Sony's recent State of Play livestream, Square Enix's online battler Foamstars is getting an open beta, and it's available now on PS5. You can play the Happy Bath Survival and Smash the Star modes from now until 11:59pm PDT on Sunday, with eight characters up for selection. Your progress won't...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 496
Foam-o
The sun is setting on another blissful week of gaming, but the release calendar is so utterly stacked there's still tons of titles to look forward to. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Khayl Adam: I’m still on the review train, but I’ve been noodling around with Disco Elysium again, with the hope of checking out some of The Final...
Friday29th Sep 2023
News PS5's Knights of the Old Republic Remake Is Being Wiped from the Internet
Update: Sony says it's due to music licensing
Update: Sony says the reason the Knights of the Old Republic trailers are being removed from its YouTube and social media accounts is due to music licenses expiring. In a statement to IGN, the organisation said: “As part of normal business, we delist assets with licensed music when the licenses...
News New Cuphead Update Skips PS4, Will Be Exclusive to Xbox, PC
Made to celebrate sixth anniversary
An anniversary update will be available for Cuphead later today, but your PS4 version of the game won't be downloading it. StudioMDHR has dedicated its latest slice of content to the Xbox community — describing it as a "love letter" — since it was the first to play the game upon its original launch. Cuphead...
News Larian Unveils Baldur's Gate 3's Most Milquetoast Multiclass Builds
If it ain't broke...
Now that the excellent Baldur's Gate 3 has been out in the wild for a while, all kinds of interesting data can be gleaned, such as how players, from the safety and privacy of their own homes, choose to experience an innovative new RPG. Thanks to stats provided by developer Larian Studios and posted on the PlayStation Blog, when...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.01 Announced, Should Fix Game-Breaking Save Corruption Bug on PS5
Also: louder radio, better Phantom Liberty performance
CD Projekt Red has acknowledged the existence of a rather nasty issue with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, specifically on PS5. While it's unclear just how widespread this problem is, you can find plenty of (understandably devastated) posts about it on Reddit and social media. Basically, save...
Mini Review Trepang2 (PS5) - Great Run-and-Gun Shooter Misfires Its Attempts to Be More
A mix of DOOM, F.E.A.R., and a hint of Max Payne
While Trepang2 has a name that makes absolutely no sense to us, this fast-paced, single-player FPS often gives us the same exhilaration you would expect from a game like DOOM. No matter what weapons you have equipped, the super soldier you play as, 106, is always the strongest person in the room...
News Chequered Flag for Gran Turismo Sport as Online Services Shut Down in January 2024
Gran Turismo finito
Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced plans to shut down online servers for PS4 exclusive racing sim, Gran Turismo Sport. The game, which has largely been superseded by Gran Turismo 7, will have its online functionality unplugged from 31st January, 2024. The news was shared on the official Gran Turismo website. Prior to the...
News Amy, Knuckles, and Tails Playable in Last Sonic Frontiers Update, Out Now
Available on PS5, PS4 for free
The final content update for Sonic Frontiers is available now on PS5, PS4, and it's one of the most important of the lot, making Sonic the Hedgehog's side-kicks Amy, Knuckles, and Tails all playable. As part of an additional narrative timed before the final battle on Ouranos Island, the three characters search for...
News Honkai: Star Rail's PS5 Launch Update Brings Big Waifu Energy
Jolted awake from a winter dream
Honkai: Star Rail’s next scheduled update will coincide with the game’s release on the PS5, and Chinese developer HoYoverse is going big on the waifus to keep existing fans engaged – and pull in new punters on its brand-new platform, too. Three new characters will debut starting 11th October with v1.4,...
News Techland Flaunts Surprisingly Robust Dying Light 2 Content Roadmap
"Our work on Dying Light 2 never stops"
Developer Techland is still churning out Dying Light 2 content as part of a pledge to support the game for years to come. It was only a few months ago that the meaty Good Night, Good Luck update was released, so this is quite surpris
News Disney Speedstorm Now Offering Free Magic Carpet Rides on PS5, PS4
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Disney Speedstorm is a solid mascot racer full of iconic characters from the legendary House of Mouse, like Stitch and Mulan. It's now switched to a free-to-play model, so if you were on the fence, there's no reason not to get whisked away to a whole new world of kart racing. Season 4 is called "The Cave of Wonders",...
News Get a Sneak Peek at Stardew Valley's Anticipated, Elusive 1.6 Update
No release date yet
Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has given fans something tangible to look forward to, with an outline of what the eagerly anticipated 1.6 update entails. While there is still sadly no release date, it has some pretty cool stuff to look forward to, and it's not like the life-consuming farm management sim really...
News Epic's V-Buck Price Hike Scheme Set to Expand Globally
Because currency fluctuations
After laying off almost 900 employees, Epic Games has announced an expansion to the Fortnite V-Buck "pricing alignment", citing vague financial factors like "inflation and currency fluctuations". The price of Fortnite's premium currency is set to rise in various international markets, including the w
News PSVR2 Now Optional for Rogue-Lite Shooter The Foglands, Launches Halloween
To VR or not to VR
The Foglands was announced back in February as a PSVR2 title. It's a rogue-lite FPS that looks pretty promising from what little has been shown so far. It finally has a launch date, releasing on 31st October 2023. And there's even better news — it no longer requires the headset. Yes, you'll be able to play The Foglands in PSVR2...
News The Makers of Hotshot Racing Turn to PSVR2 for Stylised FPS Heroes of Forever
Gunning for glory
Lucky Mountain Games is an indie studio best known for its great arcade racer, Hotshot Racing, but it's doing something completely different for its next project. Heroes of Forever has been announced for PSVR2, a first-person shooter with a low-poly aesthetic launching next year. You play as an agent for Time Enforcement Command,...
Thursday28th Sep 2023
News Delete PlayStation Account Search Traffic Rockets Following Alleged Security Breach
A way out
Google Trends data has a registered a 277 per cent increase in “delete PlayStation account” searches following an alleged data breach earlier this week. A ransomware group claimed to have “successfully compromised all of Sony’s systems”, with the stolen data purportedly up for sale. The Japanese giant has responded by insisting...
News Who Is PlayStation's New CEO, Hiroki Totoki?
The dawning of a new age
After almost 30 years at Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), not to mention being president and CEO since 2019, PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has announced his retirement. He will hand over the reins of corporate power to Sony Group Corporation president and COO Hiroki Totoki on 1st April 2024, who will take on the role of...
News PS Plus Extra Game for November Revealed Super Early
The path of destruction
Delightfully destructive indie title Teardown has been given a 15th November release date on PS5, alongside confirmation that it'll be available through PS Plus Extra (and PS Plus Premium) from day one. It's the latest in a series of games to join Sony's second-tier subscription service at launch. Previously, indie RPG Sea of...
Review Cocoon (PS5) - All Killer, No Filler in This Superb Recursive World Puzzler
Marble madness
Geometric Interactive is led by alumni from Playdead, the studio behind Limbo and Inside, and you can really tell. Its debut game, Cocoon, shares a lead gameplay designer in Jeppe Carlsen, and his expertise shines through in one of this year's standout releases — indie or otherwise. With an ingenious concept fuelling its myriad...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's PS5 Trophies Will Require You to Do Everything
Do whatever a spider can
The previous Marvel’s Spider-Man games proved a completionist’s dream, and it looks like the same will largely be true of incoming sequel, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Acclaimed developer Insomniac Games has shared a partial list of Trophies for the imminent release, presumably with spoiler-filled story gongs removed. And...
News Epic Games Laying Off Almost 900 Employees, Fall Guys Dev Hit Hard
Roughly 16% of workforce gone
Fortnite developer Epic Games is set to lay off 870 employees as it seeks to lower costs, a Bloomberg report reveals. In a memo sent to workers
Reaction PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan May Have Been Disliked, But Leaves Big Boots to Fill
A hugely successful tenure draws to a close
The surprising revelation that Jim Ryan will retire as Sony Interactive Entertainment’s President and CEO at the end of March 2024 has been, perhaps predictably, met with glee from most corners of the wider video game world. In addition to courting controversy on a number of occasions, the British...
News The Spin-Off to One of PS5's Most Promising Upcoming Games Will Be Free in November
Executioners will set up Phantom Blade Zero
While there’s still some debate over just how real the reveal trailer for Phantom Blade Zero was during a recent State of Play livestream, its standalone spin-off is already almost here. Due out on 2nd November on PS5 and PS4, as well as various mobile devices and PC, the side-scrolling Phantom Blade:...
News Another High Profile Live Service Flop As SEGA Pulls the Plug on HYENAS Before Launch
Who's laughing now?
The live service business model is a tough cookie to crack, but every major publisher is giving it a go. We’re already very familiar with some of these titles shutting down after just a few months of support, but SEGA has pulled the plug on Creative Assembly’s HYENAS before it could even make it to launch. The cancellation...
News Lies of P's Latest PS5, PS4 Update Makes Life Easier, That's No Lie
Pinky promise
Lies of P is a Souls-like in the tradition of FromSoftware's greats, but one which has carved out a place of its own with an impressive commercial showing (we thought it was great, too). This subgenre is infamous for the exacting nature of its difficulty, but things have actually been dialled back quite substantially in the game's most...
Insomniac does it again
As we've come to expect from PlayStation Studios games, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will ship with a whole bunch of accessibility options, ensuring that the action title can be fully customised to suit whoever's playing. Developer Insomniac Games is no stranger to this stuff thanks to its stellar work on the first Marvel's...
Preview EA Sports WRC Combines Codemasters Pedigree with Authentic Rally Racing
A rally good match
Codemasters knows rally. It's been making rally racing games since 1998, with the original Colin McRae Rally on PS1 being a hugely formative title for the studio. The series evolved into the DiRT games, which itself branched into two — numbered sequels with a more arcade-like nature, and DiRT Rally, a more serious, simulation...
News Xbox Boss Praises 'Fierce Leader' Jim Ryan Following News of PlayStation CEO's Retirement
Why can't we be friends
With Sony announcing that PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan will be retiring in April of next year, this kind of message from Phil Spencer was inevitable. The Xbox boss has taken to Twitter in order to praise 63-year-old Ryan's impact on the industry, as you'd expect. "Jim Ryan has been a great contributor to our industry and a...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Lies of P?
No lying, please
It feels like Lies of P has managed to stand out in an increasingly bloated subgenre. Souls-likes are everywhere these days, and developers know that they need to craft something pretty special if their project is to compare favourably to FromSoftware's elite action RPGs. South Korea's Round8 Studio should pat itself on the back,...
News First-Party Firesprite's Dark PS5 Horror Could Be Due in 2025
Edited resume alludes to target release date
Firesprite’s long-rumoured dark horror PS5 exclusive could launch in 2025, according to the resume of a former employee. The information on concept artist Agnes Hvalstad’s Art Station page has since changed, but the Internet never sleeps, and ResetEra captured screenshots of the information prior to...
News Cities: Skylines 2 Delayed on Consoles to Optimise Quality and Performance
We built this city
Prospective city planners, we have a bit of bad news for you. Paradox Interactive has announced a delay to its upcoming city sim sequel, Cities: Skylines 2. The console versions, which of course includes PS5, have been pushed back to Spring 2024. The PC version is still on schedule for 24th October, 2023. Sharing the update on...
News Enter Isaac Asimov's Sci-Fi World This October in Journey to Foundation on PSVR2
Trekking through stars
Journey to Foundation was announced back in February, a virtual reality adaptation of Isaac Asimov's highly regarded sci-fi novels. The adventure title now has a release date, coming to PSVR2 on 26th October, 2023. Over on the PS Blog, the developer sa
News Gran Turismo 7's September Update Adds Fast Cars and Flashy Scapes
Time for a tune-up
Gran Turismo 7's next update is out today, 28th September, and it brings with it some speedy new vehicles, which has to be the real draw here. There are also some Extra Menus being added, as well as new Scapes, with some 29 additional Spots having been added to Brand Central's Nissan section, but it's the cars we think you'll like...
Preview Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Really Does Feel Like a Turbocharged Sequel
On course
Hot Wheels Unleashed was a distinctly pleasant surprise when it launched a couple of years ago, marking a much-needed departure for put-upon motorcycle developer Milestone. While the game handled like a dream – and had some stunningly rendered toy car models, particularly on the PS5 – it lacked variety and had a strange post-release...
News High on Life DLC High on Knife Perforates PlayStation Platforms from 3rd October
Safety first
High on Life is getting its first major piece of paid DLC next week. It's called High on Knife, and you can get up close and personal with the experience from 3rd October. We got a predictably odd claymation trailer announcing the offering, and while you should still expect a somewhat silly experience, the developers wanted to make...
News PSVR2's Stylish Sword Fighter Tiger Blade Dated for November
There's gunplay too
As part of today's splash of PSVR2 news from Sony, it's been confirmed Tiger Blade will launch for the headset on 17th November 2023. Catch the trailer above to see this flashy, stylish game in action, complete with colourful sword fighting and gunplay in an alternate take on Korea. Here's the setup: "Set in an alternate Korea,...
News Lords of the Fallen Overview Trailer Summarises Story, Gameplay of Promising Souls-Like
Dare to believe
The original Lords of the Fallen was a just-okay action RPG that didn't quite capture the magic of FromSoft's Dark Souls series. Now, nearly a decade later, its sequel of the same name is looking like a much more exciting prospect. The new Lords of the Fallen has gone gold, launching on 13th October, and it looks highly promising in...
News Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix Brings Animated Ubisoft Action to Netflix
Forget everything you know
Not to be outdone, Ubisoft is apparently getting in on the animated arms race currently underway on streaming service Netflix, and in a rather surprising way. Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix is an imaginative take on the larger Ubiverse, and it's headed for Netflix alongside the just-announced Devil May Cry and...
News Free-to-Play Anime Battle Royale My Hero Ultra Rumble Is Out Now on PS4
Let's get ready to...
My Hero Ultra Rumble has arrived on PS4 (and obviously PS5, via backwards compatibility). If you haven't been keeping up, this is a free-to-play battle royale game, featuring a bunch of characters from popular manga and anime property My Hero Academia. Each hero — and there are 18 of them at launch — comes with their own...
News Emergency Meeting! Among Us VR Is Heading to PSVR2
Imposter syndrome
If you thought the regular version of Among Us could get intense, Among Us VR looks to be adding a whole new dimension. This virtual reality version of the hit game is coming to PSVR2 "soon", setting you back $9.99 / £9.99. Essentially, this is the same game we all know and love, only played in a first-person perspective and,...
News Hellboy Web of Wyrd Hit with Small Delay on PS5, PS4
Hell, boy
We're quite looking forward to Hellboy Web of Wyrd. This upcoming game based on the popular comic books puts a roguelike spin on the character and his supernatural world, matching the visual style and telling an original tale as well. However, publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment has announced it'll be a slightly longer wait than we were...
Wednesday27th Sep 2023
News PS Plus Essential Games for October 2023 Announced
Pick n mix
October's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, and yes, before you even start to question it, we should point out that the leak was accurate. Three monthly games will be up for grabs next week, on the 3rd October. Here's what subscribers can look forward to: The Callisto Protocol (PS5, PS4) | Review
News Massive PS Store Sale Wants You to Play PS5, PS4 for Longer
Extended play
A massive new PS Store sale spanning over 1,500 items is live around the world right now, with the focus on extended play. The emphasis appears to be on Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of popular titles – so, in other words, you’re getting the most comprehensive bundles of fairly big games at a discounted rate. Some examples...
News Jim Ryan Retires as PlayStation Boss in March 2024
Hiroki Totoki assumes Interim CEO position
Sony has announced PlayStation boss Jim Ryan will be retiring from his role in March 2024. To help with the transition, Hiroki Totoki will assume the position of Chairman of Sony Interactive Entertainment from next month. "Mr. Totoki will work closely with Sony Group Corporation Chairman and CEO Kenichiro...
Rumour State of Play Incoming? Death Stranding 2 Dev Photo Seems to Suggest Showcase
The state of it
Sony will host a new State of Play in the relatively near future — or so fresh findings on Reddit would have you believe. Eagle-eyed users are referencing a photo from Hideo Kojima's personal assistant (posted today, the 27th September), which shows the director sat at a desk, editing footage of some kind. Now, here's where it...
Feature I Visited Yakuza's Real-Life Kamurocho, And Somehow Avoided an Ass Stomping
The armpit of Tokyo
In the latest trailer for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, protagonist Ichiban Kasuga describes his home town of Kamurocho as the “armpit of Tokyo”. During a recent visit to the capital, I wanted to see if the real-life location the virtual sandbox is based on lived up to that description. There was no point in visiting during...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Trophy List Demands a Lot of Busywork for the Platinum
Doesn't seem too difficult, though
It would seem as though the Trophy list for Assassin's Creed Mirage has appeared online, ahead of its launch next week. It contains a total of 51 Trophies, made up of 1 Gold, 15 Silver, 34 Bronze, and of course, an all-important Platinum. Overall, the list looks fairly straightforward, but it's probably going to...
News Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Officially Announced for PS5, PC
Sony no longer in Sylens
Update: Well, we suppose that was inevitable. Sony has officially confirmed that Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition is coming to PS5 on the 6th October. It's also heading to PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) a little later, in early 2024. You can take a look at the announcement trailer above. It'll be priced at $59.99...
News Statue Manufacturer Accuses Sony of Forcing It to Destroy All PlayStation Products
Including paid pre-orders, allegedly
Controversial collectible toy and statue manufacturer Gaming Heads claims that Sony has forced it to “destroy” its inventory of PlayStation products, including paid pre-orders of products waiting to be shipped to customers. In an email shared on social media, the Hong Kong-based firm said that its merchandise...
News Microsoft Documents Show How PlayStation Now Saved Fallout 76
Fallout shelter
Microsoft boss Phil Spencer thought about pulling support for Fallout 76 back when the platform holder acquired developer Bethesda as part of the larger purchase of parent company ZeniMax. In a revealing email, Spencer suggested that if the game couldn't manage 10 million monthly average users (a number it would ultimately surpass),...
News Alan Wake 2 Has a Performance Mode on PS5, But It's Been Built as a '30FPS Experience'
Cinematic
New details are beginning to emerge about Alan Wake 2, as major outlets have gone hands-on with Remedy's upcoming thriller. One interesting quote has caught our attention, though, and it pertains to the choice between a quality mode and a performance mode. Remedy Entertainment's communications director, Thomas Puha, confirms the game will...
News The New Devil May Cry Anime Is Real, Coming Soon to Netflix
Cry for more
Devil May Cry is getting a new anime adaptation, Netflix has announced via a very brief teaser trailer. Capcom's beloved action series has always been an obvious candidate for such a project, and this one sounds promising. It's being crafted by South Korean animation outfit Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, Voltron: Legendary Defender,...
News PAYDAY 3's Launch Has Been So Rough That an Offline Mode Is Being Considered
Online requirement might go away
Heist shooter threequel, PAYDAY 3, has had a very rocky launch. Developer Starbreeze has been putting out fires since launch day, as matchmaking issues and other server-related problems have stopped an eager player base from, well, playing. The game's always-online requirement means it's even affecting those looking...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Maintains the More Traditional AC Vibes in Its Final Trailer
Stealth! Stabbing! Smoke bombs!
Ubisoft has made it abundantly clear that Assassin's Creed Mirage is, to a large extent, a throwback to the older style of Assassin's Creed. A greater focus on stealth, a stripping of (most) RPG systems, and a smaller, more intricate sandbox map all contribute to a game that's paying tribute to its roots. And that's...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mortal Kombat 1?
Prepare for kombat
Mortal Kombat 1 has been out for roughly a week now, and so we're wondering what you lot think of NetherRealm's latest effort. An undeniable looker boasting what many consider to be the most enjoyable gameplay that the series has seen in years, the especially gory fighting game seems to have been a hit with most fans — at least...
Mini Review Everhood: Eternity Edition (PS4) - A Truly Unique Musical Adventure
Bizarre hero
Everhood: Eternity Edition takes the cult hit indie game and brings it to PlayStation with some exclusive new battles to master. For those out of the loop, Everhood is an adventure game with disarmingly basic presentation that quickly pulls the rug from under you, subverting your expectations with outrageous visual flair, fantastic...
News Manufacture a Better Tomorrow in Sci-fi City Builder Terraformers
I am become Life, the Maker of Worlds
Terraformers is a strategy game about surviving Mars, where players must create a colony capable of surviving on the inhospitable Red Planet. Released back on PC in March, it currently enjoys Very Positive reviews on Steam, and it's out now on PS5 and PS4. Mars reacts to your terraforming efforts, which is...
News Story-Driven RPG VED Takes a Turn on PS4 in 2024
Better off VED
VED is a story-driven RPG that features a turn-based combat system and painterly visuals, and it slashes onto PS4 sometime in 2024. We got a glimpse at its grim, magical world in a new story trailer. Taking a page out of the excellent Darkest Dungeon playbook, this slower pace of combat is spiced up by graphic renderings of combat,...
News Tomb Raider's Next on the Netflix Animation Train
The Legend of Lara Croft
Netflix has announced that an animated adaptation of what seems to be the most recent Tomb Raider games is now in production. Officially titled Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, the series is "coming soon" to the streaming service. It's being put together by Legendary Television — a company that has numerous projects...
News Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs Slingshots onto PSVR2 Next Month
Trick or tweet
Update: A PR rep for Resolution Games has reached out to us regarding the upgrade path for Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs. Those that already own the game on PSVR can upgrade to the PSVR2 version for a fee of $9.99. Original Story: Resolution Games and Rovio are bringing the virtual reality spin on Angry Birds to PSVR2. Titled Angry...
News Cosy Dino Ranching Game Paleo Pines Tempts Fate on PS5, PS4
What could possibly go wrong?
Paleo Pines is a cute and quirky farming sim, eschewing traditionally warm-blooded livestock in favour of cold-blooded dinosaurs. It could be a refreshing change of pace (or a tragedy waiting to happen), and it's out today on PS5 and PS4. Those looking for the "perfect blend of Jurrasic World Evolution, Ocarina of...
News EA Sports WRC Outlines Modes and Features in Latest Video
We're McRae-dy
EA Sports and Codemasters have released another video on the upcoming EA Sports WRC, the developer's first officially licensed rally racer. This time, there's a focus on all the game's modes and features, and it's honestly looking very robust. First off is the career mode, where you can start your rally journey from any of the three...
News Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Gets Sneak Peak Story, Gameplay Trailers
Kage Bunshin no Jutsu
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is an unwieldy title that comes jam-packed with content, bundling every previous Ultimate Ninja Storm game together, along with over 130 characters from its expansive cast of characters. We won't pretend to understand what
Tuesday26th Sep 2023
Rumour PS Plus Essential Games for October Leaked
Space monsters and... farming
The monthly PS Plus Essential games for October have seemingly been leaked. Once again, French website Dealabs (via the ever-reliable billbil-kun) has the scoop, reporting that next month's selection is made up of three PS5 and PS4 games, as per usual. However, the identity of
News Sony Investigating Alleged Hack of 'All Systems' by Ransomware Group
Uh oh
Update (26th September 2023): Sony has put out a short statement regarding the recent report about an alleged ransomware attack on the company. It told IGN: "We are currently investigating the situation, and we have no further comment at this time." Original Story: A ransomware group by the name of Ransomed.vc claims to have compromised "all...
News PS Store Adds a New Five-Star Rating System to Score Your PS5, PS4 Games
Must own the game to leave a rating
Product pages on the PS Store have been given a refresh as Sony has implemented a new five-star rating system users can engage with. It's not entirely clear when this feature went live as it's only been spotted in the past 12 hours, but you can now attach a rating to the PS5, PS4 games you own. To do so, you can...
Community Push Square Community's Best Game of All Time Has Been Decided
Best of the best
You may recall that, a couple of weeks ago, the Push Square readership narrowed down its Best Game of All Time knock-out tournament to two finalists. After whittling the games down in a series of one-on-one votes, it all came down to a pair of iconic PlayStation titles — Bloodborne and Final Fantasy VII. It was a case of old vs...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's World Is Starting to Sound Absolutely Massive
Midgar was just a glimpse
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is continuing Cloud and the gang's adventure outside the walls of Midgar, so it was always assumed that it would feature larger, more open environments than what you'll find in the typically cramped Final Fantasy 7 Remake. But we didn't realise just how big this sequel's world might actually be. In...
Guide EA Sports FC 24: All Licensed Teams, Leagues, and Players
A full list of all official content in the football sim
Looking for a list of all licensed teams, leagues, and players in EA Sports FC 24? With the latest game renamed from FIFA 24, you may be wondering which licensed content is included in EA Sports' soccer sim this year. Fortunately, as part of our EA Sports FC 24 guide, we're going to list all...
Review Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (PS5) - The Crazy RPG Series at Its Best
To Hell with honour
The nonsensical turn-based strategy RPG series Disgaea has always marched to the beat of its own drum. With Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, this tradition continues, for better or worse. We can't imagine new converts will be won to the cause here, but if you've stuck with the series this long, you'll likely have a Hell of a...
Preview Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail Dev Has Quietly Become a PS5, PS4 Powerhouse
HoYoverse's meteoric rise continues
In the opening hall of the Makuhari Messe this Tokyo Game Show was an enormous, monolithic tribute to HoYoverse, a company fast becoming one of PlayStation’s most important developers. While the juggernaut Chinese studio may not get the same recognition as the likes of Naughty Dog or FromSoftware, its games are...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Will 'Link Up' with Advent Children
Finally
Set two years after the climactic events of the original Final Fantasy VII, for gamers of a certain vintage, the 2006 CG film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children was really all we had in the way of closure, if you can call it that. Visually stunning, if narratively nonsensical, it contained insane action sequences that are still incredible...
News Jim Ryan Praises PlayStation Home for Being '10-15 Years Ahead of Its Time'
Other "game-type metaverse" projects in the works
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has shared praise for Sony's PS3 project PlayStation Home in newly revealed documents part of the court case concerning Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. While talk surrounding the Metaverse has somewhat died down as of late, Ryan believes PlayStation Home was...
News What the Hell Does This Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 Secret Even Mean?
Tinfoil hat time
Cyberpunk 2077's 2.0 update is proving to be the gift that keeps on giving, throwing further fuel on a mystery that's been perplexing the community for years. Known as FF:06:B5, it spans both Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3, and a dedicated subreddit has sprung up to solve the various esoteric threads that comprise it. It all...
Random Baldurs Gate 3 Companions Get the FRIENDS Treatment
ORIGINS
While most Baldur's Gate 3 players are still blissfully making their way through Larian's lavish and expansive world, others are taking it upon themselves to do the essential work of memeing its memorable cast of characters. Case in point: Vtuber Sho-VT went to the wonderful effort of corralling the game's core cast of Origin characters,...
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Slashes Through 10 Million Copies Sold
We died more than that while playing
Developer FromSoftware has announced its action RPG Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has now sold through over 10 million copies. This figure includes physical and digital sales data across all platforms. On its website (translated via Google), the studio expresses its "sincere gratitude to everyone who played this...
Poll Are You Playing Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty?
A trip to Dogtown
Cyberpunk 2077's first (and last) expansion is out now on PS5. Phantom Liberty adds a whole new storyline and district to CD Projekt Red's open world RPG, and the initial reception has been incredibly positive. Of course, it helps that the base game has been significantly improved with Update 2.0 — which dropped just five days...
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As the dust from the monstrous Microsoft leak begins to settle, the various players and publishers in the industry are making their positions known on the subject of acquisitions. It might seem like hubris, but Xbox chief Phil Spencer was privately musing about acquiring Warner Bros Interactive, Nintendo, or even Valve, which does put...
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Final Fantasy XIV is a behemoth of a game at this point, as players who have stuck with it from launch can well attest. Now, more than a decade later, with four expansions under its belt (not to mention playable on three generations of PlayStation consoles), the end of the story that started back in 2013 is finally in sight...
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Guide EA Sports FC 24: Is It FIFA 24?
Net buster
Is EA Sports FC 24 basically FIFA 24? Many fans purchasing the latest version of EA Sports' football franchise may be confused by the release's sudden name change, especially as there's 30 years of history behind the FIFA name. On this page, as part of our EA Sports 24 guide, we're going to answer the question: is EA Sports FC 24...
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February's filling up, though
We all know it — the video game release schedule for the rest of 2023 is pretty ridiculous. So much so, that we've already seen one or two notable games shifting around in order to avoid clashing with others; take Alan Wake 2, for example. Well, another game is venturing even further out to get away from the hustle...
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HoYoverse set for another success
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Charting the history of home entertainment
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News Brain-Bending Puzzler The Talos Principle 2 Will Test Your Mind This November on PS5
What's past is prologue
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We're online
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All aboard
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Guide Cyberpunk 2077: All Endings and How to Unlock Them
Phantom Liberty ending included
What are all Cyberpunk 2077's endings and how do you unlock them? As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to outline all of the game's primary endings and how to unlock them. It's worth noting that your Lifepath (See Also: Cyberpunk 2077: Which Lifepath Should You Choose?), playstyle, and decisions up to the...
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: All Quests
All main quests listed
What are all Missions in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty? The expansion houses its own set of main quests, as V digs deep into the secrets of Dogtown. Just like in the core game, each new quest is unlocked automatically after you complete your current objective. The missions will take your all over Dogtown, and later quests in...
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos
Up against the best
Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Firestarter. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos. Cyberpunk 207
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Somewhat Damaged
Putting it lightly
Somewhat Damaged is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Somewhat Damaged. Cybe
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Who Wants to Live Forever
You do!
Who Wants to Live Forever is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Four Score and Seven. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Who Wans to Live Forever. Cyberpunk 2077: Phanto
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News Indie Firm Devolver Digital Rejected PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Deals Over 'Undervalued' Games
Multiple deals turned down
New fiscal results belonging to indie publisher Devolver Digital have revealed the company is beginning to reject deals from Sony and Microsoft to put titles on Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus. Building on
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Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Birds with Broken Wings
Back to the nest
Birds with Broken Wings is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after You Know My Name. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Birds with Broken Wings. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom
Monday25th Sep 2023
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: How to Start Phantom Liberty
Where to find Cyberpunk 2077's expansion
How do you start the Phantom Liberty expansion in Cyberpunk 2077? Once you've purchased and installed Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2077 will need to be updated to at least version 2.0 (released on the 21st September, 2023). How to start Phantom Liberty in Cyberpunk 2077 When you're in-game, there are...
Tuesday26th Sep 2023
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: I've Seen That Face Before
Hello again
I've Seen That Face Before is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Birds with Broken Wings. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about I've Seen That Face Before. Cyberpunk
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Firestarter
Things are heating up
Firestarter is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after I've Seen That Face Before. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Firestarter. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom
Monday25th Sep 2023
Review Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways (PS5) - Ada Wong Fronts More Sublime RE Action
She did it her way
This year's Resident Evil 4 is one of the greatest remakes of all time, but purists — or at least those who had already played the PS2 version — will tell you it was still missing something. When the Nintendo GameCube original was ported to Sony's second home system, it came bundled with new campaigns all about side character...
Tuesday26th Sep 2023
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Four Score and Seven
Honour the deal
Four Score and Seven is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Leave in Silence. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Four Score and Seven. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Things Done Changed
They certainly done did
Things Done Changed is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Who Wants to Live Forever. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Things Done Changed. Cyberpu
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News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty File Size Is Chunky on PS5
Over half the size of the base game
CD Projekt Red has revealed the file size for Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and in terms of DLC, it's a big one. On PS5, the expansion (which releases on the 26th September) weighs in at a chunky 33GB. For context, that's over half the size of the base game, which is roughly 56GB. Put them together, and...
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Mortal Kombat 1 scores a flawless victory
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Caught in the act
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Look forward to art and merch
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Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: You Know My Name
Name it
You Know My Name is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Get It Together. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about You Know My Name. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Monday25th Sep 2023
News Free PS5 Game Offered to New Console Buyers in the USA
Pick from 12 different PS5 titles
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Tuesday26th Sep 2023
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Lucretia My Reflection
Home sweet home
Lucretia My Reflection is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Spider and the Fly. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Lucretia My Reflection. Cyberp
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Jedi mind tricks
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News Unity Apologises, Partially Walks Back Contentious Monetization Scheme
"I am sorry"
After doing a terrible job of communicating a controversial new pricing scheme (which culminated in an allegedly self-inflicted bomb threat), Unity Technologies has again apologised for the "
Tuesday26th Sep 2023
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Leave in Silence
The beginning of the end
Leave in Silence is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Somewhat Damaged. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Leave in Silence. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libert
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News Bayonetta Director Hideki Kamiya to Leave PlatinumGames
He departs next month
Hideki Kamiya has confirmed he will be leaving Japanese studio PlatinumGames on 12th October 2023. The director of classics like Resident Evil 2, Devil May Cry, and Okami, Kamiya shared the news on Twitter and explained the decision was "based on my own beliefs and was by no means an easy decision to make". It sounds like...
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Out next year
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The Yakuza classic
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Visual and gameplay improvements
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Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Dog Eat Dog
Good girl
Dog Eat Dog is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that begins as soon as you get to a point where the expansion can be accessed. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Dog Eat Dog. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Dog Eat Dog V receives a voice-only call from a...
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Get It Together
And keep it together
Get It Together is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after The Damned. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Get It Together. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: The Damned
Down but not out
The Damned is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Lucretia My Reflection. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about The Damned. Cyberpunk 2077: Phant
Monday25th Sep 2023
News Sand Land Story Trailer Sets the Scene For an Unlikely Adventure on PS5, PS4
Tank you very much
Sand Land is an upcoming PS5 and PS4 RPG published by Bandai Namco and developed by ILCA (I Love Computer Art), which is how you know we're in good hands. Previous efforts include excellent turn-based titles like Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age and One Piece Odyssey, which has been eschewed here for something more...
Random The Essential Work of Modding Armored Core 6 Maps into Elden Ring
Putting things in perspective
Finally, someone has gotten around to modding maps from FromSoftware's recent mech epic Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon into Elden Ring, the studio's magnum opus. While it might seem silly (unnecessary even) to zip around environments designed for massive mechs in human form, fans were quick to note the surprising...
Tuesday26th Sep 2023
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Spider and the Fly
Underdogs
Spider and the Fly is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Hole in the Sky. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Spider and the Fly. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Li
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Hole in the Sky
Down with the system
Hole in the Sky is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that takes place after Dog Eat Dog. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Hole in the Sky. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Hole in the
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