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Wednesday31st Jan 2024
News PS Plus Essential Games for February 2024 Announced
A month of steel
Sony has today confirmed the full line-up of PS5, PS4 games coming to PS Plus Essential for the month of February 2024. The new multiplayer game out of Square Enix, Foamstars, was already previously announced for next month's selection, so we've now got a further two titles to look forward to playing. The complete line-up is as...
News New Guitar Controller for Fortnite Festival, Rock Band 4 Revealed for PS5, PS4
Available this spring
PDP will be releasing a new wireless guitar controller later this spring for PS5, PS4 that's solely compatible with Fortnite Festival and Rock Band 4. The device is said to sport up to 36 hours of battery on just a single charge, and will feature a thumbstick behind the guitar, supports both right and left-handed players, and...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
When and where to watch State of Play
What time is Sony's State of Play livestream, and when and where can you watch it? State of Play is Sony's irregularly scheduled show for providing updates on the latest games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2. Usually a little smaller in scale than a PlayStation Showcase, the State of Play will still be worth...
Hands On Suicide Squad Takes a Lot of Getting Used to, and It May Not Be Worth It
Our thoughts after three hours of play
If making you feel like a speedrunner was Rocksteady's intention as it put together the opening hours of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, then it at least nailed that aspect. Forcing one slapdash mission after another onto your HUD, the story introduction is told at such a breakneck pace that it can be...
News Prices Plunge on Over 1,500 PS5, PS4 Games in Brand-New Sale
How low can you go?
Good grief, as if the stacked release schedule wasn’t already proving tough enough to navigate, now Sony has plunged the price of over 1,500 PS5 and PS4 games on the PS Store. There’s some quality content up for grabs here, like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for £43.49/$53.24 – or its excellent Phantom Liberty expansion...
News Fans Outraged at Rocksteady's Handling of Hero Deaths in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Did you think they'd all become friends?
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is out now in Early Access form, and despite needing to go offline twice so far and a lot of pre-release gloom and doom, it seems like a decent enough game. But, despite literally being called Kill the Justice League (with associated Trophies fo
Review Granblue Fantasy: Relink (PS5) - Fantastic Action RPG Finally Takes to the Skies
A Gran-d old time
An action RPG with an emphasis on action, Granblue Fantasy: Relink is based on hit mobile title Granblue Fantasy. For the last decade or so, developer Cygames' intention has been to spread the good Granblue word to a wider audience, and so it greenlit the likes of Granblue Fantasy Versus and Relink — console adaptations that...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for February and March 2024
Final Fantasy VII! Dragon's Dogma! Suicide Squad!
We hope you're ready for another busy month or two on the PS5 front because there are plenty of exciting games headed our way over the next couple of months. As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PlayStation 5 over the next few...
News Sony Partners with Hideo Kojima on Physint, Basically Sounds Like a Metal Gear Successor
Metal Gear?!
Sony and PlayStation Studios have announced a partnership with Kojima Productions on a project titled (or at least codenamed) Physint. Going by how all of this is being framed, this is essentially a successor to Metal Gear — which is of course owned by Konami, and has nothing to do with Kojima anymore. The game is already being...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.11 Out Now on PS5, Includes Some Vehicle Customisation
Out here in the Rayfields
A new update for Cyberpunk 2077, patch 2.11, is now available to download on PS5. This is the game's first patch since its major 2.01 upgrade, which landed in early December last year — and it focuses on addressing issues that have sprang up since. That includes a fix for the total lack of melee weapon finisher...
Rumour Persona 3 Reload Lines Up The Answer as DLC
Not a whole other game to buy at least
Prominent Persona leakers are suggesting Atlus will be offering up the post-game expansion The Answer for Persona 3 Reload as DLC "within the fiscal year". A piece of content that didn't make it into the upcoming PS5, PS4 remake, it was only part of the PS2 version Persona 3 FES. The playable female character...
News Snake Plissken Actor Explains Why He Never Played Iroquois Plisken in Metal Gear Solid
Will the real Solid Snake please stand up?
Kurt Russell, the legendary action movie star of Escape From New York fame, made a huge impression on a young Hideo Kojima. So much so that the auteur game designer's most iconic character, Solid Snake, is essentially a walking homage to Russell's character in the 1981 classic, the iconic Snake Plissken...
News Free Silent Hill Game The Short Message Out Today on PS5
First-person title is an exclusive
Rumoured to be a thing for quite some time, Konami has finally announced Silent Hill: The Short Message for PS5 as an exclusive. It's a completely original game told in first-person, and it's out today on the PS Store for free. "Following messages from her friend Maya, Anita finds herself at a crumbling apartment...
Not a surprise anymore, eh?
It’s not really a big story anymore because this has been happening for years, but Sony announced its internally developed first-party game MLB The Show 24 overnight – and once again, PlayStation owners will be forced to pay full-price for the title, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play it at no extra cost. This...
News PS5 Exclusive Stellar Blade Dated for 26th April on PS5
Fresh gameplay reveals all
Upcoming PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade was the subject of a big deep dive during Sony's latest State of Play showcase, which revealed the game will release on 26th April 2024. You can catch all the new gameplay, which takes a look at combat, exploration, and itemisation in the trailer above. Pre-orders will go live on 7th...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (31st January, 2024)
Stellar Blade! Rise of the Ronin! Death Stranding 2?
Looking to watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream today? Well, you've come to the right place! State of Plays can be mixed affairs, but Sony's latest presentation is looking like the real deal. With over 15 games promised, including first-party titles Rise of the Ronin and Stellar...
Uncanny Ani
Talking to StarWars.com on the 20th anniversary of the first Star Wars prequel film, George Lucas was clear that, "The films were designed for 12-year-olds." Big Ape Productions mustn't have got the memo when developing PS1 Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace though, because a steep difficulty curve, and bewildering design ensures...
News Resident Evil 4 Remake Sells 6.48 Million Units to Become the Series' Fastest-Selling Game
Beats out RE2 by 600,000 copies
Last year's Resident Evil 4 remake now has the honour of being the series' fastest-selling game in history as Capcom confirms it's sold 6.48 million copies as of 31st December 2023. It pretty comfortably beat the previous record set by Resident Evil 2 (the PS5, PS4 remake), which sold 5.8 million units in the same...
News New Silent Hill 2 PS5 Trailer Shows Combat, Puzzles, and More
Bloober Team remake looking fresh
Not only did Konami have Silent Hill: The Short Message to reveal, but it also featured a new Silent Hill 2 trailer for PS5. Combat was the focus of the footage, but it also had a few quick glimpses of puzzles and exploration. Though, perhaps surprisingly, there was no release date attached. All it had to say is the...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Spider-Man 2 PS5 Trial Next Week
Swing for it
PS5 exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is getting a two-hour trial next week, available to PS Plus Premium subscribers. Starting from the 6th February, you'll be able to play through the opening sections of the highly rated action title, which should give you just enough time to get a feel for the game. Spidey's being added to what is now...
"Exciting news you won't want to miss"
And just like that, right at the end of the latest State of Play, Sony has confirmed that it'll be hosting another broadcast next week on the 6th February. It'll be going all-in on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ahead of its release several weeks later, on the 29th February. "Square Enix will be sharing new gameplay...
News Square Enix to Absorb Subsidiary Tokyo RPG Factory and All Its Assets
Closing the production line
Tokyo RPG Factory was established by Square Enix approximately a decade ago in order to recapture the magic of the “golden age” of role-playing releases. However, following the launch of three titles – I Am Setsuna, Lost Sphear, and Oninaki – the subsidiary has been absorbed into its parent company, and will...
News Death Stranding 2 Subtitle On the Beach Confirmed, Out in 2025
10-minute trailer to digest
As was rumoured, PS5 exclusive Death Stranding 2 will sport the subtitle On the Beach. The game will be out next year in 2025, and we've got a new trailer clocking in at nearly 10 minutes long to digest. Check it out above. "Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam—with companions by his...
News Unleash Democratic Carnage with Warbonds in Helldivers 2 on PS5
Ask not what Super Earth can do for you...
Helldivers 2's planned embarkation date of 8th February is fast approaching, with millions (probably) of PlayStation players preparing to put boots on the ground on some of the most inhospitable planets in the galaxy. Any true patriot of Super Earth knows the worth of investing in one's own wargear, which...
News New Burnout Game Possibly Teased in Developer Tweet
You're about to be rear ended
Stellar Entertainment, the developer behind Burnout Paradise Remastered, could be teasing a new instalment in the car crashing franchise is in the works. Yesterday, the studio tweeted it wanted to share some "insider intel" in order to hint at what it's working on, with an image attached reading: "POV: You're about to...
News Rise of the Ronin PS5 Gets Gameplay Deep Dive at Sony's State of Play
Samurai flamethrower
Team Ninja's upcoming open world epic, Rise of the Ronin, got a blowout at Sony's latest State of Play showcase, with a gameplay overview trailer giving us our best look yet at the game in action. We see its impressive depiction of 19th-century Yokohama, one of the first Japanese ports opened to trade with foreign countries. The...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Revealed, Enhanced Remaster Set for Autumn on PS5, PS4
Prepare to go fast all over again
Yesterday's rumour was revealed to be right on the money, with Sonic X Shadow Generations unveiled at Sony's latest State of Play showcase. The effortlessly cool Shadow is back in a new story campaign, teaming up with both Classic and Modern Sonic in a newly remastered version of Sonic Generations. This one is...
News Legendary Tales Is a Spellbinding Multiplayer RPG for PSVR2
Will take full advantage of Sony's headset
Looking for something a little meatier for your PSVR2 headset? Legendary Tales may just fill the gap. It’s being billed as a dark fantasy RPG, built from the ground-up in multiplayer. “I was obsessed with making players feel immersed in the world together, and it’s been the driving force behind our...
News Ken Levine's Judas Gets Stunning PS5 Story Trailer, No Date Yet
Fix What You Broke
We got a peek at the eagerly-anticipated Judas from Ken Levine's studio Ghost Story Games during Sony's latest State of Play showcase and the surreal and violent world in which it takes place. There is still no date on this one yet (expected sometime before March 2025), but it's available to Wishlist on PS5 in the meantime. Let us...
News Silent Hill: The Short Message Available to Download Now on PS5
Fear will take you
Silent Hill: The Short Message was announced for PS5 just over an hour ago, and now the free game is available to download now. Your best bet is to search for it on the PS Store, and it should appear. It's a 12.15GB install, so you won't have to wait too long to start playing. The game is said to be powered by "the latest in game...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Shows Off Crazy New Character Class That Can Switch Weapons and Skills
Jack of all vocations
Choosing a vocation — or character class — in Dragon's Dogma is never easy. It ultimately comes down to preferred playstyle and the kind of synergy that you want with your most trusted pawns, but Dragon's Dogma 2 is set to make the decision even more difficult. That's because its newest gameplay trailer reveals an all-new...
News Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 Gameplay Revealed, Out on PS5 in the 'Coming Months'
First gameplay in a while
The Chinese Room has today resurfaced with new gameplay for upcoming RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Long in development, this is the first opportunity to see it in action in quite some time, with two videos published. A deep dive into the game's mechanics and setting is provided by members of the development...
News Schlock Horror Favourite Until Dawn Being Rebuilt for PS5, PC
Movie also on the way
It’s arguably one of the best examples of the branching narrative genre, and with a movie around the corner, Until Dawn is getting freshened up for PS5 and PC later this year. Ballistic Moon is handling development, as opposed to original creator Supermassive Games, with the title being completely recreated in Unreal Engine...
News Metro Awakening Tells a Series Origin Story on PSVR2, Out This Year
Set five years before Metro 2033
Vertigo Games announced during Sony's State of Play livestream it's developing a PSVR2 game that tells the origin story of the Metro franchise, named Metro Awakening. It's slated to release for the headset later this year, and you can get a first look in the trailer above. Metro Awakening takes place before the...
News Hit Vampire RPG V Rising Arrives on PS5 This Year
V has come to
Originally released on PC in 2022, V Rising is an action RPG where you play as a potentially tyrannical vampire. Your goal is to conquer the surrounding lands, build yourself a suitably gothic castle, and become a powerful creature of the night. Gameplay revolves around stripping the land of resources and engaging all manner of...
News Zenless Zone Zero Will Be Empowered by PS5's Cutting Edge Capabilities
Urban gacha officially announced for Sony's system
Zenless Zone Zero, the next big thing from gacha gods HoYoverse, is officially in development for PS5. While there’s no release date just yet, the Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail maker had previously only confirmed the title would come to consoles. We’d heard on the grapevine that the...
News Dave the Diver PS5, PS4 Ports Coming in April, Godzilla DLC in May
Free expansion detailed
2023 phenomenon Dave the Diver has been confirmed for PS5 and PS4, and it shall be ported to Sony systems in April. Then, one month later, a Godzilla-themed DLC will be released for free. Check out the announcement trailer above. On the PlayStation Blog, it's stated the PS5 version will sport DualSense controller...
News Foamstars PS5, PS4 First Season Detailed Ahead of Next Week's Launch
Better get some bubbly ready
Suddsy shooter Foamstars got a moment in the spotlight at Sony's State of Play showcase, showing off a new trailer previewing the game's first season, called Starry Pop. Skins, characters, maps, and more are coming to the competitive service game later in the month, and the base game launches imminently on PS5 and PS4 on...
News Cancelled Deus Ex Game Probably Not a Jensen Story, Says Jensen Actor
Humanity's Fall
Yesterday, we brought you the sorry news that almost 100 employees had been laid off at developer Eidos Montreal, yet more casualties in the ongoing, industry-shaking Embracer Group debacle. Further, an in-development Deus Ex game, which we knew next to nothing about, was cancelled, having apparently
News Mass Effect Collaboration Inbound for Destiny 2 in February on PS5, PS4
Join the crew of the Normandy in Destiny 2
In a crossover we were shocked to discover hasn't happened before, Mass Effect is coming to Destiny 2 in a collaboration between BioWare and Bungie, out on 13th February. Guardians can gear up with some N7-themed armour sets inspired by Commander Shepard, Garrus Vakarian, and Liara T'Soni for Titans,...
Tuesday30th Jan 2024
Review Persona 3 Reload (PS5) - A Stunning Remake of a Classic RPG, Polished to Near Perfection
Brilliant in blue
It's difficult to replay older Persona games after Persona 5. They still tell engrossing character-driven stories, but with Persona 5 — and Persona 5 Royal in particular — Atlus evolved the series' core gameplay loop to such an extent that previous titles can feel clunky and monotonous by comparison. And so we have Persona 3...
News Stellar Blade Springs Back to Life as Anticipated PS5 Exclusive Nears
Well, would you Adam and Eve it?
One of the tentpole titles featured during this week’s State of Play will be Korean developer Shift Up’s highly anticipated PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade, which is scheduled to release later this year. Already confirmed to be one of the 15 titles featured during the 40-minute presentation, the game’s social media...
Talking Point What Can We Expect in the Next State of Play Show?
Setting some PS5, PSVR2 expectations
Sony has confirmed it's starting 2024 with a bang, as a new State of Play show will see us into the start of February, just as many of the PS5 titles it's struck marketing deals with are set to release. The firm has confirmed over 15 PS5, PSVR2 games will appear within a 45-minute timespan, opening the floodgates...
News Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Sounding Like the Scoundrel Simulator We Always Wanted
Honour among thieves
Star Wars Outlaws is one of the more intriguing pieces of media set in that galaxy far, far, away, seemingly designed to draw in lapsed fans of a particular vintage like ourselves. It takes place in the fertile space between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, concerned with the seedier, less sterile corners of the...
News Death Stranding 2 Practically Confirmed for State of Play as Hideo Kojima Hypes Stream
On the beach
It’s been strongly rumoured in the past few days, but it looks like Death Stranding 2 will feature during this week’s State of Play livestream. While not explicitly mentioned in Sony’s announcement post, Hideo Kojima has taken to Instagram to hype up the event, which suggests the hotly anticipated sequel will appea
Rumour Sonic Generations May Make a Comeback During Sony's State of Play
Positive spin
Of the modern-era Sonic games, a handful are generally favoured by fans, and Sonic Generations is certainly one of them. Released to celebrate the SEGA mascot's 20th anniversary, the PS3 game combines the usual 3D stages with throwback side-scrolling levels, revisiting various zones from previous entries. It's thought to be one of the...
News Call of Duty Boss Takes the Top Job at Blizzard
Former NFL exec is in
Blizzard, now a Microsoft subsidiary of course, has gone through something of a shake up in the last couple of weeks. And now the company has confirmed ex-Call of Duty boss Johanna Faries as its next head honcho, following the unexpected departure of Mike Ybarra last week. Faries, who previously spent 12 years working for the...
News Square Enix Talks Reimagining Aerith and Sephiroth for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PS5
More room for nuance
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is arguably the biggest game of the first quarter, or at the least the one we're seeing the most hype for; considering it won Most Anticipated Game at The Game Awards, this should come as little surprise. This second part of a trilogy will give us a lot more one-on-one time with specific characters and...
News Following Embracer Shutdown, Volition Veterans Form New Outfit Shapeshifter Games
Every cloud has a silver lining
Volition Games, best known for its (now defunct) Saint's Row series, was shuttered by publisher Embracer Group following the release of a reboot of the franchise in 2022. Embracer's slow-motion implosion is something we've been chronicling for what feels like an age (in reality, it's been six months), so it's nice to...
News Acclaimed Platformer Celeste Celebrates Sixth Anniversary with Free 3D Spin-Off
Celeste 64 the players
If you loved acclaimed side-scrolling indie Celeste, then you may be eager to celebrate its sixth anniversary with this free 3D spin-off. Inspired by the Nintendo 64 and PS1 collectathon platformers of old, Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain is a free, 30-minute romp you can download from itch.io right now. The team says...
News Acclaimed Management Sim Planet Zoo Stampedes onto PS5 in March
Feeding time
Console players have been able to enjoy Frontier's Planet Coaster for a while now, but what of its other management sim, Planet Zoo? Well, it's currently only available on PC, but that's about to change. Budding zoologists rejoice: it's heading to consoles, and very soon to boot. Yes, Planet Zoo: Console Edition is coming to PS5 on...
News Anime Adaptation Spy X Anya Infiltrates PS5, PS4 This Summer
Waku waku
Update: Following on from the game’s official Asian release date announcement, Bandai Namco has now confirmed that Spy x Anya: Operation Memories will launch worldwide on 28th June for PS5 and PS4. Original Article: Spy x Anya: Operation Memories launched on Nintendo Switch late last year, but Bandai Namco had promised the title would...
News Dive into Free PS5, PS4 Racer Disney Speedstorm's Little Mermaid Season Soon
Gameloft proudly presents: your dinner
French developer Gameloft invites you to be its guest for its upcoming The Little Mermaid season in free-to-play kart racer, Disney Speedstorm. Scheduled to make a splash from 8th February, the Under the Sea update will include four new racers inspired by the legendary animated (and live action, we suppose)...
News Japan's Shibuya Station Decked Out with Awesome Persona 3 Reload Ads
Marketing with style
The arrival of Persona 3 Reload is right around the corner — just a few days away at the time of writing — so it makes sense that marketing is now in full swing. Over in Japan, SEGA and Atlus are pulling out all the stops, taking over an entire railway station in Shibuya. As snapped by Genki on social media, Reload is all...
News Indie Games Show Day of the Devs Launches Fundraiser as It Officially Turns Non-Profit
Several shows planned in 2024
Each year, Day of the Devs shines a spotlight on a selection of really interesting indie games, whether that's at an in-person event or a digital showcase. In recent years, the latter has been attached to Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, and they're always well worth watching to see what left-field titles will pop...
Monday29th Jan 2024
News State of Play Announced, Covering More Than 15 PS5, PSVR2 Games
Finally
Sony has finally announced the heavily rumoured State of Play presentation. Set to be broadcast on Wednesday 31st January, the showcase will predominantly feature "extended looks" at Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin. That's not all, though, as the State of Play will feature more than 15 games heading to PS5 and PSVR2 in "2024 and...
Rumour Dragon's Dogma 2 Runs at 30fps on PS5
Single save slot confirmed
Capcom's upcoming open world RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2, is out 26th March on PS5, with a final round of preview coverage going on currently. While impressions seem positive for the most part, there is a potentially troubling rumour going around regarding the game's performance: that Dragon's Dogma 2 will run at just 30...
News A Final Fantasy 6 Remake Would Take 20 Years to Make, Says Square Enix Producer
Twice as long as FF7
Final Fantasy 7 Remake was a game long thought to be a pipe dream, but Square Enix eventually made it happen. It's being released in three parts, each big enough to be a full game in its own right, but it's happening, and fans are currently bouncing off the walls in excitement for part two, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. While this...
Site News Where's Our Suicide Squad PS5 Review?
Ready and waiting
In just a handful of hours, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will release on PS5 via its Deluxe Edition. Marking the first moment it's available to the public, you'd rightly expect reviews from media outlets to have been published by now to help you decide whether it's worth picking up or not — including our own. However,...
News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Will Reportedly Launch Before End of March on PS5
Speeding up
If you've been patiently waiting for the arrival of Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown, it may be coming much quicker than you think. A recent report from The Loadout states that, in publisher Nacon's latest earnings report, the game is slated for release by 31st March 2024 at the latest. The racer will arrive before the end of the...
News The Excellent Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Has Had a Huge Opening Weekend
Starting strong
Long gone are the dark days when fans had to lobby PlayStation to help SEGA localise the Yakuza games: this franchise has quietly matured into a bit of a cult hit. You won’t find Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth locking horns with Call of Duty at the top of the sales charts, but by all accounts, the latest entry is enjoying an...
News Fresh State of Play Rumours Running Rampant, Lots of Games Speculated
Looks set to be a big one
The Internet has now all but convinced itself Sony will be hosting a new State of Play livestream either this week or next, as insiders kick into overdrive with teasers and vague posts to make it seem like they're in the know. Some certainly are — PS Plus leaker Billbil-kun, for example — while others aren't, so parsing...
Soapbox This Is Why Physical Games Are Still Important to Me
Material guy
I’ve got a confession to make: most of my PS5 and PS4 library is digital these days. I understand why the industry is increasingly transitioning away from physical media, and I’d be a hypocrite if I didn’t address that right from the off. However, I still purchase plenty of cartridges and discs, and I believe boxed games still...
News UK Sales Charts: Tekken 8 KOs the Competition with Number One Debut
Perfect
If the UK's physical games chart is anything to go by, Tekken 8 looks to be a hit for Bandai Namco. It's debuted in the number one spot, with nearly two thirds of copies sold being the PS5 version. According to GamesIndustry's Christopher Dring, the game's physical launch sales are "more than double" those of Street Fighter 6 — though this...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
Can't be for nothing/10
We understand this is a bit of a weird poll since some of you will have already given the original The Last of Us: Part 2 a score, but we've got to be thorough with these things so that our Best PS5 Games lists are all correctly updated! The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is the same game, but it looks slightly better and comes...
News Suicide Squad Already Taken Offline as Glitch Completes the Game for Early Access Players
Servers down for "several hours" now
Less than one hour into Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's public availability via the Deluxe Edition, the game has been taken offline because a bug is auto-completing the entire game for select players. The PS5 title is now up for sale in New Zealand, but closing the servers for maintenance means it'll be...
News Yes, Suicide Squad's PS5 Platinum Will Require You to Kill the Justice League
In case you had any lingering doubts
Put any sentimentality aside: Rocksteady really will insist you kill the Justice League if you want to unlock Suicide Squad’s seemingly accessible PS5 Platinum Trophy. Obviously, it’s the subheadline of the game so there are few surprises here, but you’ll earn gongs for offing the likes of Batman, Superman,...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Is Ridiculously Good Looking In First Real Trailer
PS5 fighter looks insane
We didn't think any Dragon Ball game would come close to looking as good as Dragon Ball FighterZ until the inevitable sequel — but Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has proven us wrong. This upcoming brawler may just be the most gorgeous Dragon Ball title of them all, at least going by this new trailer. Indeed, this is our best...
News PS5, PS4 Exclusive Hogwarts Legacy Content Coming to All Platforms, More on the Horizon
Alohamora!
Hogwarts Legacy was a feat of sales magic, dislodging Call of Duty to become the best-selling game of the year in the U.S. in 2023, leading to the inevitable announcement that more Harry Potter games are already in the works. As Warner Bros. wizarding simulato
Mini Review Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord (PSVR2) - Teamwork Makes the Scream Work
Bustin' makes me feel good
Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord has you take up the role of San Fransisco's newest addition to the Ghostbusters crew. Its fluid, intuitive, and satisfying controls create an enjoyable and immersive experience that will hook fans of the supernatural series, even when the action becomes ever-so-slightly repetitive...
News Sony Pulling the Plug on Bloodborne Kart, Must Rebrand
Developer expected it to happen
Sony has gotten in contact with Bloodborne Kart developer Lillith Walther and forced a rebrand of the game in order to cut any official ties with the IP. Revealed in a new YouTube upload, it's stated the team needs to "scrub the branding off of what was previously known as Bloodborne Kart", which is forcing a "short...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Seems to Confirm 164 Playable Character Forms
24 of them are Goku and Vegeta
Straight off the back of the new trailer for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Bandai Namco has seemingly confirmed that the game will feature a whopping 164 playable character forms. We write 'seemingly' because the number itself hasn't actually been mentioned — but an official screenshot on the publisher's website shows...
News PlayStation Pours Investment into Africa as It Looks to Grow Globally
Around the world in 80 investments
PlayStation is already investing in countries like China, South Korea, and India, as it looks to expand its market globally – and now it appears to be turning its attention to the entire continent of Africa. An exclusive article on CNBC reveals that the Japanese giant has invested in Cape Town-based mobile...
News Deus Ex Game Reportedly Cancelled, Almost 100 Devs Laid Off
Another project cut by the Embracer Group
A new report from Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier suggests an unannounced Deus Ex game at Eidos Montreal has now been cancelled by the Embracer Group. The RP
News Spanish Sales of PS Portal Are Gaining on PSVR2
PS5 peripherals compete
A new report from Gamereactor covers Spain's final two weeks of software and hardware sales in 2023, and it looks as though Sony's divisive PS Portal is doing alright for itself. In fact, a comparison with PSVR2 suggests it's becoming the country's PS5 companion of choice. The article states that PSVR2 has so far sold about...
News Gameplay Essay Interaction Isn't Explicit Invites Players to Participate on PS5
Slick study
Interaction Isn't Explicit is described as a "short, interactive study" designed to explore the "pros and cons" of traditional gameplay mechanics, and it's free to download on the PlayStation Store. It was added back on 16th of January, but PlayStation just released a trailer for the experimental experience, boosting its discoverability...
News Ultrawings 2's PSVR2 Stealth Launch Even Caught Its Developer Off Guard
Not supposed to be out now
Ultrawings 2 released on PSVR2 last Friday, except it wasn't supposed to, and its own developer had no knowledge of it either. Available now on the PS Store for £15.99 / $19.99, Bit Planet Games was just as surprised to see its game live on the storefront, and it's currently trying to work out how such a thing happened...
News Cancelled Call of Duty Game Posted Online, Was Set in the Future
From the Tony Hawk dev Neversoft
Footage from a scrapped Call of Duty game has surfaced online, revealing in development gameplay of its single player and multiplayer offering. The project was reportedly meant to take the Call of Duty: Ghosts slot in 2013 and would have been the franchise's first entry set in the future before it was cancelled. The...
News Suicide Squad's Live-Service Content Isn't Designed to Take Over Your Life
It's not another "life commitment"
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be supported for multiple seasons after the PS5 game comes out at the end of this week, but rather than designing it like a Destiny 2, developer Rocksteady has assured this is not a game that will dominate all your free time. Instead, part of the title's philosophy is to...
News Bandai Namco Celebrated Tekken 8's Launch with Dazzling Drone Show Over London
Awesome
Tekken 8 was released on PS5 on Friday, the 26th of January, and Bandai Namco must have known it had a winner on its hands. The developer celebrated the latest entry in the long-running fighting series in a suitably epic fashion, drawing eyes from all over the world to the skies above London. The Bandai Namco UK account posted the below...
News Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash's PS5, PS4 Platinum Looks Like It'll Take Some Time
Gojo mojo
Fans of hit anime Jujutsu Kaisen have been begging for a PS5 and PS4 adaptation for eons, and now it’s finally around the corner, with a release slated for later this week. Of course, that means publisher Bandai Namco has now shared its Trophy list online – and it looks like it’s probably going to be a grind. While there are plenty...
News Stardew Valley Update 1.6 Development Complete, Enters Polishing Phase
Good things come to those who wait
Stardew Valley's eagerly anticipated content update 1.6 has been something we've been keeping half an eye on ever since creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone halted work on Haunted Chocolatier, the developer's next game. Fans have been waiting with bated breath for it
News Open Roads Takes a Detour to March Release on PS5, PS4
Delayed games eventually good etc.
Annapurna Interactive has delayed the release of its upcoming road trip adventure game, Open Roads. Just over a month ago, a release date of 22nd February 2024 was announced, but that's no longer the case; the game will instead launch on 28th March. In a statement to Engadget, Annapurna said the decision was made...
Sunday28th Jan 2024
News Highly Anticipated Genshin Impact Rival Wuthering Waves Reportedly Bound for PS5, PS4
Wuthering heights
According to some under-the-radar reports emerging out of the Unreal Fest in Shanghai, hotly anticipated Genshin Impact-esque gacha game Wuthering Waves will release on PS5 and PS4. The title – which will receive a second closed beta test imminently – has been quietly rebooted behind-the-scenes based on user feedback, with...
News Incoming Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets a Really Great Launch Trailer
It's finally (almost) here
Out next week on the 1st February, it's no surprise that Granblue Fantasy: Relink's launch trailer is here — but we honestly didn't expect it to be this hype. Featuring a swelling orchestral score and some fantastic looking action, this should help raise anticipation levels if you're already on board for this action RPG...
Saturday27th Jan 2024
News Final Fantasy 7's Tifa in Tekken 8? Harada Wants You All to Chill Out
"We all know she is attractive"
There have been Final Fantasy characters in Tekken previously, most notably Noctis from Final Fantasy 15 in Tekken 7. But what fans really want is Final Fantasy 7’s well-endowed Tifa Lockhart to be added to the roster of the latest instalment – and director Katsuhiro Harada has heard your suggestions. In fact, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 513
Finite wealth
The floodgates have opened, and some of 2024's major games have begun spilling out. We imagine a lot of people will be taking on Tekken 8 or sunning themselves in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Honolulu. Whether you're jumping into a brand new release or delving deep into the backlog, there's no shortage of games. Here's what the...
Friday26th Jan 2024
Guide Best Open World Games on PS4
PS4's best open world games ranked and rated
What are the best open world games on PS4? Many, many games these days opt for an open world structure, which gives players the freedom to explore at their own pace and, usually, cause a bunch of trouble. They're incredibly popular, and there are so many great examples on PS4. Open world games take many...
News Cyberpunk 2077's New Patch Aiming to Release Next Week
Preem
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that a new patch for Cyberpunk 2077 will (probably) be dropping next week. This one's been expected for a little while now, with the game's big 2.1 update — which launched just before Christmas last year — introducing a number of (relatively minor) bugs. The hope is that the upcoming patch will solve those...
News Persona 3 Reload Really Is a Gorgeous Remake in First 50 Mins of Uncut Gameplay
SEES for yourself
Atlus has released a gameplay video for the first 50 minutes of Persona 3 Reload. It's uncut footage, showcasing what is essentially the game's prologue, as the main character arrives at his new dorm in Iwatodai. If you've played any previous incarnation of Persona 3, then you already know how things go... Just to be clear,...
News Ubisoft Is Committing to a Full Year of Skull and Bones Content
Post-launch plans revealed
Skull and Bones finally seems ready for a PS5 launch next month, so Ubisoft is strutting its usual stuff by sharing what there is to look forward to after release. The publisher has committed to at least one year of post-launch support, which will be spread across four seasons: Raging Tides, Chorus of Havoc, Into the...
Poll Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?
Scratching the Ichiban
Promising a potent mix of utter madness and intense drama, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is here, and its arrival likely signals the start of a memorable weekend for fans of the franchise. Indeed, the stakes are dangerously high for Ichiban and Kiryu in this climactic adventure across Honolulu, and as always, we want to know...
Poll Are You Playing Tekken 8?
A new battle begins
It's a huge day for Tekken fans, as the newest instalment in Bandai Namco's long-running series is finally here. Exclusive to current-gen platforms, Tekken 8 has long promised to be a banger — and the critic reviews certainly suggest that it is. But as always, we want to know if you're getting stuck into the latest release. In...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Humongous PS5 Update Adds an Entire Planet
The plot thickens on Penacony
HoYoverse’s hit space-faring RPG Honkai: Star Rail is all about the Trailblazer, an intergalactic explorer who travels from planet-to-planet solving problems and kicking ass. With the release of update v2.0, the ever-industrious developer will add an entire new location to the game, named Penacony. This former...
News New Witcher Comic Continues After The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine
A witcher's work is never done
Dark Horse and CD Projekt Red have announced a new comic series based on The Witcher — or more specifically, the four-issue story takes place beyond the conclusion of Geralt's journey in The Witcher 3. In the game's Blood and Wine expansion, the grizzled monster slayer can end up owning an old vineyard, and this is...
News Stilt Swaps Hands for Big Springs on PSVR2
Out in March
New PSVR2 game Stilt looks set to bring back the age of classic 3D platformers with a virtual reality title that replaces your hands with gigantic springs. You shall use these to navigate a world where an octopus has stolen your spaceship atop a volcano and thrown all your belongings across the landscape. It's your job to reclaim all...
Thursday25th Jan 2024
News Earth Defense Force 6 Calls In a March 2024 Western Release on PS5, PS4
EDF! EDF! EDF!
It's almost time once again to protect our planet from those dastardly alien bugs. Earth Defense Force 6 has been out in Japan since August 2022, but its localised Western release was confirmed for 2024. Now, we finally have a firm release date — the game arrives on PS5 and PS4 on 14th March, 2024. This is another co-op shooter in...
News Microsoft, Activision Cut 1,900 Jobs in More Video Game Layoffs
Bethesda employees also affected
Microsoft will be laying off 1,900 workers across its gaming divisions, an IGN report reveals. Divisions affected include internal teams at Microsoft, Bethesda, and the recently acquired Activision Blizzard. In a message sent to staff, Xbox head Phil Spencer said those affected will receive "severance benefits...
News TMNT: The Last Ronin Dev Reportedly Cut in Half After Layoffs
May have lost 55 workers
Black Forest Games, the developer behind the recent Destroy All Humans! remakes and the upcoming TMNT: The Last Ronin, has reportedly lost half its employees following a round of layoffs. A headcount in 2023 suggested the team had 110 staff members, meaning it could be down to roughly 55 workers after the cuts. Speaking with...
News The Day Before Dev Resurfaces, Blames Failure on 'Gold Rush' of Negative Takes
Haven't heard that one before
The saga of The Day Before has been a bizarre one, and we thought it was finally over. That was until developer Fntastic briefly resurfaced in recent hours to post a strangely conspiratorial press release, blaming the game's failure on the haters. The studio posted the message to Twitter, alluding to "certain bloggers"...
News Rec Room Dev 'Can't Justify' a PSVR2 Port
Doesn't make economic sense
Rec Room developer Against Gravity has claimed the free-to-play social game won't be getting a PSVR2 port because it doesn't make economic sense. Speaking in a Reddit AMA (via UploadVR), co-founder Cameron Brown said that while the studio has looked into making a PSVR2 version, it's a "non-trivial port" and "we can't...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Prince or pauper?
Now that it's been out on PS5 and PS4 for about a week, we want to know what you think of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The side-scrolling adventure got some really high review scores from critics, despite its obvious deviation from the more well-known Prince of Persia formula (but then it's been ages since the series' previous...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Story Recap the Focus of New Trailer
Get caught up in three minutes
Square Enix has published a new trailer designed to give you a quick story recap of Final Fantasy VII Remake ahead of its PS5 sequel Rebirth releasing on 29th February 2024. Clocking in at just over three minutes long, it is obviously not going to provide an exhaustive explanation of every story beat in the RPG, but as...
News The Last of Us 2 Dates Its Grounded Documentary for 2nd February
Watch on YouTube or in TLOU2 Remastered
Naughty Dog has announced its making-of documentary for The Last of Us 2, titled Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II, will debut next week on 2nd February 2024. You'll be able to watch the video on YouTube or via The Last of Us 2 Remastered on PS5 as part of an upcoming update. Said patch is also...
News Learn How to Survive Pacific Drive with Developer-Led Gameplay on PS5
Stop, revive, survive
Station wagon survival sim Pacific Drive is making good time on the road to launch, with an ETA of 22nd February on PS5. Instead of a playlist full of classic rock anthems, we've got nine minutes of developer-led gameplay for you today to make the wait until launch goes by that little bit quicker. Ironwood Studios' creative...
News Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition Heads to PC in March
Main game plus Burning Shores expansion
As announced last September, Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition is Sony's next first-party title making the jump to PC. Including the sequel itself along with the Burning Shores expansion, it'll be available on Steam and Epic Games Store come 21st March 2024. Co-developed by Guerrilla and Nixxes, the PC...
News Outriders Dev People Can Fly Reportedly Hit by Layoffs
Industries' bleak toll rises
People Can Fly, the Polish developer behind games like Outriders and Bulletstorm, is reportedly the latest to be hit by layoffs. Over 30 people have been impacted, all working on an as-yet-unannounced game codenamed Project Gemini, which was to be published by Square Enix. That's according to a report from Kotaku, who...
News Roguelike Poker Game Balatro Raises the Stakes with PS5, PS4 Release in February
Hand it over
Now this seems like a match made in heaven, right? Balatro is an indie game that combines poker with roguelike elements and all the synergistic shenanigans of deck builders. It's just been confirmed for release on PS5 and PS4 as well as other platforms, and it's just around the corner, launching on 20th February 2024. Developed by...
News Creepy Pixel Art Five Night at Freddy's Adventure Game Confirmed by Creator
"No need to keep it all hush-hush"
Apparently jumping the gun, a trailer for an unannounced Five Nights at Freddy's game has leaked and been confirmed to be real by franchise creator Scott Cawthon. It's a creepy-looking 16-bit adventure game featuring gorgeous pixel art, apparently based on Into the Pit, a collection of novellas co-written by...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Secures Game of the Year from New York Video Game Critics Circle
Neil Druckmann recieves Andrew Yoon Legend Award
Despite it almost being February, RPG-to-beat Baldur's Gate 3 has secured another prestigious Game of the Year win, this time from the New York Video Game Critics Circle. As previously announced, there, at the New York Game Awards, Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann received the Andrew Yoon Legend Award for...
News Beat the Beats Has You Throwing Fists to the Rhythm on PSVR2
Boxing arcade game launches this year
Rhythm games and virtual reality go hand-in-hand — there's a reason there are so many great examples. Beat the Beats looks to be next to join the ranks in 2024. This game combines rhythm action with boxing, and looks like it plays very similarly to Beat Saber — just with punches rather than sword swipes...
News PSVR2 Rhythm Game Synth Riders Brings New Electro Swing Tunes to the Party
Available now
Boy, it sure feels like we were just talking about Synth Riders, doesn't it? Well, here we are again, as the team at Kluge Interactive has announced the release of another DLC pack for its immaculate rhythm title. Synth Riders at long last returns to the well of electro swing with 'Electro Swing Essentials 2' — one of the genres the...
Wednesday24th Jan 2024
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available to Download Now
What does version 24.01-08.60.00 do?
Our very favourite thing has once again come around: Sony has just dropped another firmware update for PS5. Coming in at about 1.1GB, what the devil does this new system software patch add to the party? Well, it's nothing huge, but it is more than the usual system performance update. You can now see Parties...
News PS5 Audio Experience Upgraded with New Equalizer, Sidetone Features
Part of today's firmware update
A new PS5 firmware update available now is set to improve the console's audio experience when you're playing with the new Pulse Explore earbuds, and the Pulse Elite headset releasing next month. A new equalizer is designed to enhance overall sound quality while a sidetone feature lets you adjust how much of your own...
News Until Dawn Reportedly Set to Receive New PS5, PC Versions
PS4 horror classic already getting a movie
Until Dawn, the PS4 horror classic from Supermassive Games that's set to be turned into a movie, will reportedly also be getting new versions for PS5 and PC. The suggestion comes from Billbil-kun, a reliable PS Plus leaker who claimed only yesterday that
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Director Says Travel Isn't Boring, Your Game Is
Or, why Hideaki Itsuno isn't a fan of fast travel
Capcom's upcoming and expansive open-world RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2, is one we're eagerly anticipating getting lost in, due out on PS5 on 22nd March, and getting off the beaten path and following the road less travelled is part of the appeal of a game like this. Director Hideaki Itsuno isn't a...
News Madcap Action Game Wanted: Dead Gets an Update Almost One Year After Release
Not dead yet
Wanted: Dead, the frankly mental action game that released on PS5 and PS4 last February, is getting an update almost one whole year after its initial launch. Due to drop on the 25th January, this PS5 patch includes a number of fixes for specific issues, as well as adjustments to how an especially difficult Trophy is unlocked. The PS4...
Mini Review War Hospital (PS5) - Triage the Wounded in Grim Wartime Sim
Casualties of war
We seem to be experiencing a new era of bleak realism in management sims. The likes of This War of Mine and Frostpunk eschew optimistic growth in favour of grim survival at all costs. The latest in this cycle is War Hospital, a WWI-era triage-'em-up that has you overseeing a medical compound under relentless assault from enemy...
News Tekken 8's Trophy List Provides a Pretty Easy Platinum
No Rage required
The Trophy list for Tekken 8 has been made public (as per PSNProfiles, watch out for spoilers), and it looks to be rather straightforward. It's one of those 'do a bit of everything' lists, and none of the gongs are particularly difficult — although some of them require more time investment than others. A large chunk of Trophies...
News SnowRunner Follow-Up Expeditions Gets Adventurous with New Overview Trailer
Adventure is out there
Announced in August of last year, Expeditions is the next vehicle simulation game from the team behind MudRunner and SnowRunner. With the arrival of this latest trailer, we've got a fresh look at how this new title differentiates itself from its predecessors. Rather than focus just on haulage, Expeditions takes a slightly...
News Death Stranding 2 Reportedly Subtitled 'On the Beach', Re-Reveal Expected at State of Play
Life's a beach, and then you die
The reliable tipster billbil-kun, now working as an investigative reporter for French outlet Dealabs, reports that a re-reveal of Death Stranding 2 will take place in the next 15 days, during an as-yet-unannounced State of Play broadcast, no less. If that doesn't sound confident enough, they suggest that Kojima...
News Focus Entertainment Inexplicably Rebranding to PulluP Entertainment in April 2024
It's a palindrome!
The French publisher, soon to be formerly known as Focus Entertainment, has announced it will be rebranding in April 2024, changing its name to PulluP Entertainment. Using an annoying combination of capital letters, PulluP is a palindrome and can thus be spelt both forwards and backwards, if needed. We think the news is some...
News More Cars, Events for Gran Turismo 7 in 1.42 Update on PS5, PS4
Race new concept cars and a Suzuki
Gran Turismo 7 will be treated to a new PS5, PS4 patch within the next 24 hours (depending on your timezone) that will add more cars, events, and Café menus to finish off. Update 1.42 bundles in three new cars: the BVLGARI Aluminum Vision Gran Turismo, Suzuki Jimny XC ’18, and the Genesis X Gran Berlinetta...
News Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children Screening in Select U.S. Theatres Ahead of Rebirth on PS5
The Planet is crying out in pain
For the longest time, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children was the coolest thing Final Fantasy fans had ever seen. One of the ways Square Enix is promoting the impending PS5 exclusive Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is almost equally cool. In partnership with Fathom Events and Sony Pictures, the company is screening the...
News Legendary Metal Gear Solid Protagonists Snake, Raiden Now Live in Fortnite on PS5, PS4
!
Skins allowing players to look and even act like legendary infiltrators Solid Snake and Raiden from the Metal Gear Solid series are now live in Fortnite. If you've ever found yourself dreaming of controlling the battlefield and thus getting to rewrite history, then now's the perfect chance to act. In addition to unlockable skins depicting Solid...
News Devil Jin's Finally Got Drip in Tekken 8
Devil's in the details
Tekken 8 is just two days away at the time of writing, but Bandai Namco is still pushing these character-specific gameplay trailers. Devil Jin is the star of this final reveal, and he's sporting a stylish new look. That's right, Jin's malicious alter ego is no longer clad in edgy belt buckles — he's got himself a big...
Tuesday23rd Jan 2024
Review Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (PS5) - The Best Yakuza Game Ever Made
Finish the fight
If Yakuza: Like a Dragon was SEGA setting up a baton toss so legendary protagonist Kazuma Kiryu could finally retire after eight games' worth of story, then receiver Ichiban Kasuga needs to work on his handling technique. The new kid on the block doesn't just require the Dragon of Dojima to handle a few side stories as his hair...
Review Tekken 8 (PS5) - Next-Gen Tekken Is a Modern Fighting Game Masterclass
Heat haze hype
Tekken 8 has been a long time coming. Its predecessor, the unprecedentedly popular Tekken 7, launched what feels like an age ago; the original arcade release happened all the way back in 2015, before a much-updated version came to consoles in 2017. However, its shockingly long life cycle — perpetuated by an incredibly strong...
News Shuhei Yoshida Eyes 'Pokemon with Guns' Phenomena Palworld for PS5
That is, if it survives Nintendo
Over the weekend, a game reductively described as "multiplayer Pokemon with guns" was released, shattering sales records and concurrent player numbers in a shocking upset. Palworld, as it's called, has become a bonafide phenomenon and one of the most popular games on the planet, all without the help of PlayStation...
News Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay Overview Trailer Gives Us Our Best Look Yet
Do your bit in the Galactic War
If you've been waiting for more information about Helldivers 2, you'll want to give the above video a watch. The co-op shooter is very nearly here, and developer Arrowhead has divulged some more details about the game's general structure, progression, and more. To summarise: you'll go out on Operations in order to...
News Big RoboCop: Rogue City Patch Adds New Game +, New Difficulty Option, and More
Justice never sleeps
As teased earlier this month, RoboCop: Rogue City has a fresh patch on PS5 (or at least, it's set to release today at the time of writing). It's a fairly major update, adding New Game + to the crime-fighting experience alongside an extra hard difficulty level — the idea being that you'll be able to tackle this challenge with...
Mini Review Immortality (PS5) - An Exceptional FMV Mystery
Two thumbs up
What happened to Marissa Marcel? That's the central crux of the splendid video-game-slash-interactive-movie(s), Immortality. It's a rare treat, anchored by an exceptional lead performance from the actor Manon Gage, in which you attempt to solve the mystery of what happened to a promising actress who starred in three movies, none of...
News British Army's Fortnite Recruitment Campaign Retreats in the Face of Gamer Backlash
That camouflage really works
Proving its ability to adapt, the British Army is keen on recruiting Fortnite players, or at least it was. Social media posts and a trailer promoting "Operation: Belong" appear to have been taken down following backlash to a recruitment drive aimed at the game's youthful audience. As reported by Eurogamer, Operation:...
News Hogwarts Legacy Beats Modern Warfare 3, Spider-Man 2 as Most Downloaded PS5 Game of 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 makes top 10
Hogwarts Legacy broke sales records last year, and guess what? It was also a colossal hit on the PlayStation Store. In North America, the spell-slinging action RPG was the most downloaded PS5 title of 2023, while in Europe, it was topped only by EA Sports FC 24. This means that the Harry Potter tie-in beat out the likes...
News CD Projekt Red Dabbling in AI, Considering Multiplayer for Cyberpunk 2
It's thematically appopriate
Having closed the book on Cyberpunk 2077 with the release of the Phantom Liberty expansion, Warsaw-based developer CD Projekt Red is looking towards the future. In addition to the next Witcher game, a Cyberpunk sequel (which we hope is called 2078) is officially underway, and, appropriately, the company has established a...
News Riot Games Is Laying Off 11% of Staff, Some 530 People
Riot Forge closing up shop
In a sobering sign of the times, Riot Games has announced it will be laying off around 530 people, an 11% reduction of the developer's headcount. Best known for its extremely popular League of Legends franchise on PC, which attracts more than 100 million active users monthly, it's a grim port
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Opening Movie Depicts a Day in the Life of Ichiban
Not long now
SEGA has released the opening movie for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, so if you can't wait until the game launches on Friday, 26th January, to know what a day in the life of a ponytailed Ichiban Kasuga looks like, then we've got you covered. Infinite Wealth is set three years after the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon and follows...
News Freedom Planet 2 Finally Fights Its Way to PS5, PS4 in April
Speedy sequel on the way
It was in the works for a very long time, but Freedom Planet 2 made its debut on PC in 2022 to a great reception. Us console peasants have had to wait even longer, but at last, the side-scrolling sequel has a firm release date on PS5 and PS4. The game finally lands on 4th April 2024. Freedom Planet 2 looks like a bigger,...
Monday22nd Jan 2024
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Now Has Its Own Official Sony TV
The definitive TV for Cloud and co
In one of the more bizarre marketing agreements, it's been revealed Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has its own official TV: the Sony Bravia XR. A press release from Sony Electronics suggests the television "is the official gaming TV for this release, offering the ultimate gaming experience to guide users who take on the...
News Evidence of Impending Elden Ring DLC Reveal Mounts, YouTube Playlists Primed
Tinfoil hat territory
The wait for Elden Ring's eagerly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has been long enough that we've been forced to question our sanity several times in the year since it was revealed, but we haven't quite gone Hollow yet. Following a trail of breadcrumbs that began with some
Rumour Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Remake Is Now In Active Development
Raise the sails
There's now evidence to suggest that the rumoured Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake is in active development. Word of the supposed project spread last summer, when the title was said to be in its very early stages at Ubisoft Singapore — the studio behind Skull and Bones. However, relatively fresh updates on a lead artist's...
News UK Sales Charts: The Last of Us 2 Remastered Beats Prince of Persia to the Podium
Lost Crown lost out
Some of early 2024's heavy-hitting new releases are launching, and as expected, they're making a decent impact on the UK's physical games chart. While first and second place seem to be perennially occupied by Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC 24, The Last of Us: Part II Remastered takes a jolly good swing, making its debut in...
News Suicide Squad Episodes, Characters, and Locations Coming After Launch
Play as Joker in season one
Rocksteady has today revealed the sort of content you can expect from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League after its launch, with at least four seasons planned that'll introduce new playable characters, stories, and locations for free. You can hear about it from the studio in the video above, where the game is described...
News NieR, Dark Souls, and Anime Meet in New PS5 Game AI Limit
Out in 2024 from the China Hero Project
A brand new PS5 game from Sony's own China Hero Project has been revealed as AI Limit, a sort of mashup of NieR, Dark Souls, and anime-style visuals that launches later this year. You can catch the gameplay trailer above to see it in action, with developer SenseGames focusing on story and combat. "After the...
News No Snowboarding in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, But Expect Revamped CPR Minigame on PS5
Gnarly dude
Currently shaping up to be the RPG to beat this year, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is out just over five weeks from now on PS5, and we are counting down the days to the anticipated sequel. Director Naoki Hamaguchi is helping keep our expectations in check in the meantime, confirming the tonal whiplash of the 1997 original's legendary...
News Genshin Impact Will Soon Look Better Than Ever Before on PS5, PS4
New tech dramatically improves presentation
Genshin Impact’s drop-dead gorgeous world will get even more stunning when update 4.4 arrives on 31st January, adding annual Lunar New Year content to the Chinese-inspired region of Liyue. Debuting in the update on PS5 and PS4 is new tech named Global Far Fog and Gradient Tint Rock, which will add depth...
News Capcom Assures Fans Dormant Ace Attorney Series Will Continue
Justice never sleeps, but it does rest sometimes
The Ace Attorney series is a fan favourite, with Capcom's outrageous legal comedies only getting better with time, like fine gaming wine. In recent years, we've had bundled collections like Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy and The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles to hold us over. However, the last...
News WWE 2K24 Celebrates 40 Years of WrestleMania, Out for PS5, PS4 on 8th March
New match types, more wrestlers, better modes
WWE 2K24 has today been confirmed for an 8th March 2024 release on PS5 and PS4, with main eventers such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, and Bianca Belair fronting the reveal trailer. To mark 40 years of WrestleMania, the game will feature "a collection of some of the most unforgettable,...
Here comes Justice
With Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Capcom's mission to bring all the series' mainline games to modern platforms is finally complete. Continuing the storyline from the beloved original trio of adventures, this is arguably the best collection the publisher has put together yet, fleshing it out with a much fuller set of...
News RPG Dev Piranha Bytes Struggling to Find a Publisher for Next Game
"We are in a difficult situation"
Elex, Gothic, and Risen team Piranha Bytes has taken to Twitter to share the news it's currently trying to find a publisher for its next game as it works through a "difficult situation". The statement comes after speculation the developer had been shut down following further cuts at the Embracer Group. This doesn't...
News Developer Raven Apologises for Busted Call of Duty: Warzone Update, Explains What Went Wrong
Sitrep
Developer Raven Software is one of several Activision studios responsible for Call of Duty, with the company considered the face of maintaining and managing the ongoing Warzone side of things. Last week, we brought you word of the game's vaunted Season 1 Reloaded update buckling the game, and Raven has issued an apology, explaining what went...
News Bungie Will Finally Let You Change Your Appearance in Destiny 2
Soon
Destiny 2 turns seven years old later this year, launching in 2017 on PS4. Die-hard fans who rolled a dud of a character, like an overly-edgy Awoken or a dorky-looking Exo, will finally be able to change up their character's appearance in an upcoming update, due sometime before June's The Final Shape expansion. In a blog post, Bungie...
Saturday20th Jan 2024
News Of Course Full Price Remake Persona 3 Reload Has a Full Spread of Day One DLC
Atlus is at it again
Some things never change, and modern Atlus is certainly one of those things. Ahead of the game's release on the 2nd February — it's close! — the Japanese company has confirmed that Persona 3 Reload is getting a full spread of day one DLC. Costumes, alternate battle music, and additional personas are up for grabs. At the...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Removes New Game +, Puts It Behind a DLC Paywall
Infinite greed
Ah, New Game +. A staple of Yakuza and Like a Dragon games for decades, and yet upcoming instalment Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is locking the feature behind an additional paywall. It's a move that's got fans kicking up dust in disappointment, because SEGA's money-grubbing practices are staining what is otherwise a highly...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 512
The onslaught begins next week
This is the last weekend before the 2024 release schedule really kicks into gear, so we hope you've cleared your gaming backlog in preparation. Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth await next week, so these are all the games we are playing to pass the time until they release. Aaron Bayne: The new season of...
Friday19th Jan 2024
News Sony Refunding Players Confused by The Last of Us 2 Remastered PS5 Upgrade Path
As a gesture of goodwill
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is out today, 19th January, and it looks like plenty of PS5 players want to get hurt all over again and relive Naughty Dog's tragic masterpiece. But apparently, enough veterans are getting confused by the whole $10 upgrade path thing that Sony, as a gesture of goodwill, is issuing refunds to...
News PS Plus Extra Loses Another 10 PS4 Games Next Month
Some are more than worth playing still
The Last Chance to Play section buried in the PS5's PS Plus tab has been updated to reveal the next set of games that will be leaving the subscription service. In total, 10 PS4 titles will be knocked off PS Plus Extra soon. There are no dates attached to the games yet, but they generally leave the service when...
Guide The Last of Us 2 No Return: How to Complete All Challenges
Team Ellie and Team Abby Trophy guide
How do you complete all Challenges in No Return in The Last of Us 2 Remastered? A new rogue-like mode exclusive to the PS5 remaster, completing a series of Challenges unlocks new Skins and Skin Sets. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to complete all Challenges in No Return. Finishing all...
Guide Can You Play Palworld on PS5, PS4?
Is Palworld on PlayStation?
Can you play Palworld on PS5, PS4? A brand new game in the style of Pokémon, it has already gained lots of popularity following its release on 19th January 2024. With very higher viewership on Twitch, you might be wondering if the game is available on PS5, PS4. In this guide, we're going to answer the question: can you...
Poll Are You Playing The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered?
No returns
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is out now on PS5, bringing the brutal PS4 adventure to Sony's current-gen console. The remaster features some (fairly minor, in the grand scheme of things) graphical upgrades, alongside a slew of extras, like an action-packed roguelike mode and behind-the-scenes content. Of course, the original game isn't...
News New Star GP Blends Retro Style, Arcade Driving, and Sim Elements in Unique F1 Racer
Comes to PlayStation in March
If you want to partake in some Formula One-style racing, there's only really the officially licensed series from Codemasters to satisfy the itch. They're generally very good, but what if you fancied a version of the motorsport with less emphasis on simulating the real thing? In steps New Star GP, a promising-looking...
News Return to Oblivion in New The Elder Scrolls Online Expansion Gold Road
Set for PS5, PS4 on 3rd June
Locations from the RPG classic Oblivion will help make up a new expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online later this year. Named Gold Road, the DLC is set in West Weald, which borders Cyrodill, the Gold Coast, and Valenwood, and sees the return of capital city Skingrad. The expansion is up for pre-order now on the
News Killzone Fans Feast on Unlockable Helghast T-Shirt in The Last of Us 2 Remastered
Add Resistance you cowards
For the younger readers in the audience, Killzone was a PlayStation shooter series once heralded as a Halo-killer and developed by Guerrilla Games, the Sony first-party studio far more synonymous with its Horizon series these days. The last mainline Killzone game we got was Shadow Fall, a PS4 launch title released in 2013,...
News Potentially Dangerous Tekken 8 Accessibility Features Will Be Removed
Better safe than sorry
Accessibility features advocates flagged as being potentially dangerous will be removed from both the Tekken 8 demo (where the issue was identified) and in the full release of the game, apparently by launch on 26th January. Director Katushiro Harada said that "quite a bit" has been done to address concerns. As reported by
News Let Dragon's Dogma 2's Revamped Pawn System Be Your Guide on PS5
Making friends made easy
Dragon's Dogma 2 has the potential to be one of the most rewarding RPGs of the year, with developer Capcom building upon the foundations that made the 2012 original a cult classic. One of the most memorable and unique mechanics in the first game was the Pawn system, which lets players craft their own AI companions, who could...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Play Lost Levels
Where to find Jackson Party, Seattle Sewers, and The Hunt
How do you play Lost Levels in The Last of Us 2? Something brand new in the PS5 remaster of the game, Naughty Dog is allowing players to play levels that were cut from the game during development in an unfinished state. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to play Lost...
News GDC Report Finds One-Third of Developers Hit by Layoffs in Past Year
And other portents of a grim future
Some 35% of game development studios have been affected by layoffs in the past year, and more than half are concerned about future cuts at their place of employment. That's according to the annual report commissioned by the Game Developers Conference (GDC), organisers of the world's largest industry professional...
Guide The Last of Us 2 No Return: How to Unlock All Characters
All No Return character unlock requirements
How do you unlock all characters in the No Return mode in The Last of Us 2? A rogue-like mode only found in the PS5 remaster, you'll want to unlock all the playable characters as they come with different skills and abilities. In our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to unlock all...
Thursday18th Jan 2024
Video The Last Of Us 2 PS5 vs PS4 Graphics Comparison
Getting up close and personal with the post-apocalypse
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is set to launch on PS5, bringing with it a host of technical enhancements. The PS4 original was arguably the best looking game of the previous generation, but now thanks to the remaster will have a full native PS5 version with native 4K options. But how much...
News Final Fantasy 7 Fans' Overt Sexualisation Can 'Ruin Great Story Development', Says Cloud Actor
The Remake, Rebirth star has read your fanfic
The voice of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth protagonist Cloud Strife, Cody Christian, thinks that overly zealous fans could tone it down a bit. Players have had strong opinions on the Cloud and Aerith/Tifa love triangle ever since the release of the 1997 original. But with the prospect of another...
News Remedy Has Clarified Logo Issue, Recently Resolved Amicably with Take-Two
Nothing to see here
In case you needed a hand, Remedy's logo is on the left and Rockstar's is on the right. Update (18/1/24): Remedy has reached out to Game File reporter Stephen Totilo with a statement about the logo dispute between it and Rockstar. In a nutshell, it's nothing to worry about: A representative of the studio said: "...this was a...
News Over 60 Class Types Set for Unicorn Overlord, New Characters Revealed
Meet your future friends and foes
Vanillaware has dropped another Unicorn Overlord information dump ahead of its PS5, PS4 release in March, revealing you'll choose a party from over 60 class types and introducing some of the protagonist's friends and foes. Every single character you meet in the game will have a set class, weapons, skills, and...
Record dating back to 2009 has been broken
Hogwarts Legacy has ended a 14-year streak that saw either a Call of Duty game or a title from Rockstar Games named the best-selling game of the year in the USA. The Harry Potter simulator has been named the best-selling game of 2023 in new data from Circana, beating Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. It's not...
News Rocksteady Co-Founders Form New Studio Called Hundred Star Games
Should have gone with "Bebop"
Rocksteady co-founders Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker have announced the formation of a new development studio called Hundred Star Games, based in London. They've apparently amassed a staff of some 25 developers and aim to expand to a sustainable 100 "industry veterans and emerging talents", presumably putting them to...
News Helldivers 2 Has Gone Gold, Ready to Fight Back the Alien Hordes on PS5, PC
Duty calls
Helldivers 2 has three weeks to go until its 8th February launch, and it looks like that date is now a lock — if it wasn't already. After a small scare about a delay has come and gone, the co-op shooter has now officially gone gold, meaning its base code is complete and ready to rock. The news comes via the game's official social...
News Call of Duty: Warzone's Latest Update Appears to Have Buckled the Game
Self-inflicted
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone players excited to jump into the shooter's vaunted Season 1 Reloaded might want to hold off, as it appears some fairly catastrophic bugs have broken containment. Players have been sharing their experiences of the update so far, which really must be seen to be believed.
News Rock Band 4 to Get Final DLC Pack Almost a Decade After Launch
Time to get the old band back together
Iconic multiplayer rhythm game Rock Band 4 is getting one final DLC offering, despite first launching on PS4 back in 2015. No specifics on what exactly the pack would entail were shared, but its out next week, on 25th January. Harmonix shared the happy news in a press release, which reflects on the journey...
Poll Are You Playing Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Lost and found
It may not be the Prince of Persia revival that some fans wanted, but Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown seems to be kicking 2024's release schedule off with a bit of a bang. The action-platformer's been given high review scores across the board, and we want to know if you're sold on this new-look adventure. "Prince of Persia: The Lost...
News Visions of Mana Narrows Down New Gameplay, Summer 2024 Release Window on PS5, PS4
Clearer visions
Visions of Mana, the brand new Mana title that was announced at The Game Awards last year, is targeting a summer release on PS5 and PS4. Previously, the action RPG had a very vague '2024' window, so this at least narrows things down somewhat. We're yet to see a whole lot of the project, but you can find glimpses of gameplay in a new...
News New Alone in the Dark Trailer Reveals Fresh Look at the Haunted Mansion
Welcome to Derceto
It's nice to cover a piece of Alone in the Dark news that isn't a release date delay for once. Instead, the upcoming PS5 horror game has been treated to a fresh trailer that explores the innards of the Derceto mansion, the main setting for the title. Check it out above. In it, we see more from co-protagonists Emily Hartwood...
News The Last of Us HBO Showrunner Quashes Hopes for a Bill and Frank Spin-Off
Oh well
Last week, we brought you word that Bill actor Nick Offerman had already pitched the prospect of a The Last of Us HBO spin-off, one following Bill and Frank, specifically. Well, showrunner Craig Mazin has doused any hope of that happening, definitively stating: "There won't be more Bill and Frank." Mazin made the comments to De
News Tekken 8 Launch Trailer Is Here to Max Out Your Hype
Get ready for the next battle
It's (another) exciting moment for fighting game fans. At the time of writing, Tekken 8 is just over a week away, and by all accounts it appears to be a cracking entry in the storied franchise. Bandai Namco has just released the launch trailer for the PS5 fighter, and it's looking great. There's an emphasis in the...
Wednesday17th Jan 2024
News The Last of Us 2 Remastered Director Doesn't Get Fan 'Consternation' Surrounding Re-Release
"It's the best way to play"
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is out imminently on PS5, with owners of the original PS4 version able to gain access via a $10 upgrade path. Whether or not such an entry was necessary has been a hot debate amongst fan communities ever since we learned it existed. Director Matthew Gallant says he d
News Almost 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in Bumper New Year PS Store Sale
Sonic! Yakuza! Monster Hunter!
Sony has unleashed yet another colossal sale onto the PS Store, discounting over 1,800 PS5, PS4 games. All the offers you see below will be available until 31st January 2024, so you've got exactly two weeks to take advantage of them. If you're looking for some of the most noteworthy deals from the sale, check out our...
Mini Review The Cub (PS5) - Short Platformer Oozes Style
Radio apocalyptica
One of the toughest things about making a 2D platformer must simply be making it stand out amongst the thousands of others. The Cub, from Golf Club Wasteland team Demagog Studio, at least gives itself a leg up in that regard, then, with stylised visuals, a moody soundtrack, and a persistent radio show that plays over the whole...
News Create Realistically-Furred Characters in Dragon's Dogma 2's Complex Creator
Purfection
Dragon's Dogma 2 becomes more real every day, and Capcom's robust RPG is starting an all-new journey on PS5 from 22nd March. But before that grand adventure can begin, players must overcome that most consistently enduring of all roleplaying challenges: character creation. As part of IGN's ongoing First coverage of the game, we got a...
News Square Enix Confirms AI Art Use in PS5, PS4 Exclusive Foamstars
Bound to bubble up eventually
Squeaky-clean PlayStation exclusive Foamstars arrives on PlayStation February 6th as a PS Plus Essential offering, and making good on its earlier threats, publisher Square Enix confirmed the game will feature AI-generated art. This is in keeping with the
News Baldur's Gate 3 on PS Plus Is Probably Never Going to Happen
"You won't find our games on a subscription service"
In response to comments from a Ubisoft executive suggesting gamers need to become "comfortable" with the idea of not owning their games, Larian Studios founder Swen Vicke has doubled down on the traditional method of accessing video games: paying for them. As part of a Twitter thread, he suggests...
News An Until Dawn Movie Is in the Works at PlayStation Productions
Director of Shazam! will lead
Sony's PS4 horror classic Until Dawn is being turned into a movie directed by Shazam! director David F. Sandberg. The news comes via Hollywood Reporter, and states Blair Butler (The Invitation) has written a script that's currently getting a pass from Gary Dauberman (Annabelle, It, The Nun). No other official details...
News TopSpin 2K25 Brings Back Ace Tennis Series After 13-Year Absence
Sammy is pleased
2K Sports quietly announced a new entry in its Top Spin series of tennis games yesterday. Titled TopSpin 2K25, it'll be the series' first new tennis sim in about 13 years. Currently, the main source of information is the above teaser trailer, which features a mix of "gameplay and cinematics rendered in game engine". From what...
News Lunar Lander: Beyond Is Atari's Latest Revival of a Classic on PS5, PS4
From the makers of Cris Tales
Publisher Atari has been bringing back lots of old school favourites with modernised reboots, and the latest of these is Lunar Lander: Beyond. The original arcade physics sim had you guiding a space craft to as safe and precise a landing as possible. While that looks to be the main thrust of gameplay in this up-to-date...
News Physics-Based Destruction Game ABRISS Crushes 7th March Release on PS5
Build to destroy
ABRISS is an intriguing puzzler announced for a PS5 release, with the primary premise being the explosive smashing of stuff together. Released on PC in September, atmospheric, physics-based destruction arrives on PlayStation on 7th March. You can check out some gameplay in the trailer above, and if, like us, you find yourself...
News Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters Tactical Deployment on PS5, PS4 Revealed
Terminators inbound
Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters is a tactical strategy title set in Game's Workshop's grimdark universe, and for our money, it's right up there with Rogue Trader as one of the best games in the setting. Released on PC in 2022, PS5 and PS4 versions of Daemonhunters have been confirmed for a 20th February deployment...
News Diablo 4 Season of the Construct Will Bring New Quests, Vaults to PS5, PS4
Third season begins on 23rd January
Blizzard has announced a third season of content for Diablo 4 will begin next week on 23rd January 2024. Given the name Season of the Construct, it's set to add a new questline, a new base of operations underneath Kehjistan, and a new type of dungeon named Vaults. Catch the announcement trailer above for more...
News Lee's Moves Are Looking Marvellous In Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Excellent!
Lee has been a staple of the Tekken roster since the very beginning, so it's great to see he's back at it in Tekken 8. He's the subject of the latest character-focused trailer from Bandai Namco, which you can see above. His usual style and flair is on display here and, dare we say it, he's looking excellent. We particularly like the...
Tuesday16th Jan 2024
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Safe Code Combinations
Safecracker
How do you find all the Safes in The Last of Us 2? There's a two-step process to becoming a safecracker: you'll need to find the Safe first and foremost, and then you'll need to figure out its Safe Code Combination. Typically, this is hinted at in a nearby Artefact, although there are exceptions to this rule. You'll find key resources...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How Many Chapters Are There?
A full breakdown
How many chapters are there in The Last of Us 2? If you've yet to start playing Naughty Dog's hotly anticipated sequel, or you've already made significant headway through the game, you may be wondering how many chapters there are to the title. Other questions you may have include: The Last of Us 2: Does It Have New Game+? and The...
Guide The Last of Us 2 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate The Last of Us 2 resource
The Last of Us 2, or The Last of Us: Part II as it’s officially named, is the sequel to Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed survival horror game, The Last of Us. We awarded the game a 10/10 in our The Last of Us 2 PS4 review, describing it as an "essential sequel". In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Big Win Safe
Winner, winner, Hunting Pistol
How do you open the Big Win Safe during the On Foot chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combination Code. Thi
Scar tissue
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, Workbenches, and Safes in The Seraphites chapter of The Last of Us 2? Brace yourself for plenty of exploration and action, as Ellie searches for Nora at a nearby Seattle hospital. There are 7 Artefacts, 6 Trading Cards, 3 Journal Entries, 2 Workbenches, and 1 Safe to find...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find Staci's Phone Number and Open the Thrift Store Safe
The last six digits of Staci's phone number
How do you find Staci's Phone Number and open the Thrift Store Safe during the Capitol Hill chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Trading Cards Locations
Master set
How do you find all the Trading Cards in The Last of Us 2? Trading Cards are trinkets that represent Ellie's main collectible, and they'll be added to your inventory upon collection. You'll see them displayed in the world using a playing cards-style symbol. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Trading Cards locations...
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Weapon Locations and Upgrades
Arms master
How do you find all Weapon Locations in The Last of Us 2? As you'd expect, you'll need some firepower if you hope to survive Naughty Dog's harsh post-apocalyptic world. Fortunately, both Ellie and Abby have access to a range of firearms, many of which you'll be able to upgrade using spare parts at Workbenches over the course of the...
Searching the streets of Seattle
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, Workbenches, and Safes in the Downtown chapter of The Last of Us 2? This is by far the biggest chapter in the game, as Ellie and Dina search Seattle for gas in order to enter the Serevena Hotel. There are 18 Artefacts, 5 Trading Cards, 2 Journal...
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Coins Locations
Numismatist
How do you find all the Coins in The Last of Us 2? Coins represent Abby's main collectible in The Last of Us 2, and represented by an icon of two overlapping pennies in the world. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Coins locations in The Last of Us 2. For more information, you may also be interested in the...
Guide The Last of Us 2 Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in The Last of Us 2
In this The Last of Us 2 Trophy roadmap, we’re going to reveal how to get the Platinum Trophy in Naughty Dog’s hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive, The Last of Us 2. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal all the Trophies as well as their descriptions and...
Once upon a Hillcrest
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, Workbenches, and Safes in the Hillcrest chapter of The Last of Us 2? This is another huge chapter, as Ellie explores a small town named Hillcrest while looking for Tommy. There are 10 Artefacts, 5 Trading Cards, 1 Journal Entry, 2 Workbenches, and 1 Safes to find
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Safe Codes and Locker Combinations
Combinations and codes to unlock all safes and lockers
What are all safe codes and locker combinations in Resident Evil 2? In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we’re going to reveal all safe codes and locker combinations to help you to make the most of your time in the Raccoon Police Department. For more on how to open Leon’s desk i
Guide The Last of Us 2: Hostile Territory - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, Safes
Chinatown wars
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, and Safes in the Hostile Territory chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Abby goes out in search of Owen. There are 12 Artefacts, 1 Coin, 1 Workbench, and 1 Safe to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re goi
The origins of Ellie and Dina's adventure
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, Workbenches, and Safes in the Patrol chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Ellie and Dina out on patrol, clearing out any infected to ensure Jackson remains safe. There are 6 Artefacts, 2 Trading Cards, 2 Journal Entries, 1 Workbench,...
Guide Resident Evil 2: Can You Kill Mr. X?
How to stop the Tyrant from chasing you
Can you kill Mr. X in Resident Evil 2? How do you stop the Tyrant from chasing you? There are points during Resident Evil 2’s campaign where you’ll be stalked by this top-hatted monstrosity, who’s also known as Mr. X. But you may be wondering how you can escape the Tyrant and when he’ll stop chasing...
Guide The Last of Us 2: On Foot - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, Safes
Go your own way
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, and Safes in the On Foot chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Abby and her WLF comrades set out on foot after being jumped by Scars. There's 1 Artefact, 4 Coins, 1 Workbench, and 1 Safe to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Artefacts Locations
Archivist
How do you find all the Artefacts in The Last of Us 2? Artefacts are documents or items that you can discover in the world, which will be added to your inventory. They are generally represented in the world by a sheet of paper, symbolising that you can collect them, although there are exceptions to this rule. In this The Last of Us 2...
Housing estate
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Workbenches, and Safes in the Capitol Hill chapter of The Last of Us 2? This meaty chapter sees Ellie and Dina exploring the Capitol Hill housing estate, which has been partly occupied by the WLF. There are 7 Artefacts, 6 Trading Cards, 2 Workbenches, and 1 Safe to find. In this
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Shortcut - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, Safes
Up and over
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, and Safes in The Shortcut chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Abby and Lev head to Seattle's hospital in search of supplies for Yara. There are 6 Artefacts, 2 Coins, 2 Workbenches, and 1 Safe to find. In this Th
Guide The Last of Us 2: Waking Up - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Trading Cards
Exploring Jackson
Where do you find the Artefacts and Trading Cards in the Waking Up chapter of The Last of Us 2? The beginning of the game sees Ellie exploring the settlement of Jackson with Jesse, before heading out on patrol with Dina. There’s 1 Artefact and 2 Trading Cards for you to collect, and they all appear prior to the snowball fight...
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Descent - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Safes
Don't look down
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, and Safes in The Descent chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Abby and Lev descend the skyscraper as they continue their mission to Seattle's hospital. There's 3 Artefacts, 5 Coins, and 1 Safe to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of
Guide The Last of Us 2: Full Cast List
Every actor and actress
Who plays who in The Last of Us 2? One of the best things about Naughty Dog's apocalyptic adventure is its outstanding roster of acting talent, all of which help to bring the title to life. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal the game's full cast list. For additional spoilers, refer to the following:...
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Gate - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries
A first day in Seattle
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, and Journal Entries in The Gate chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Ellie and Dina arrive in Seattle after leaving Jackson. There are 6 Artefacts, 4 Trading Cards, and 1 Journal Entry to discover. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Coast - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, Safes
Who likes to be beside the seaside?
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, and Safes in The Coast chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Abby continues her pursuit of Owen. There are 3 Artefacts, 4 Coins, 1 Workbench, and 1 Safe to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide,
Sea life
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, and Workbenches in the Road to the Aquarium chapter of The Last of Us 2? As we move into the Seattle Day 3 act, Ellie and Jesse head to the aquarium in search of Abby. There are 3 Artefacts, 4 Trading Cards, 1 Journal Entry, and 2 Workbenches to find. Continuing our
Sink or swim
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, Workbenches, and Safes in The Flooded City chapter of The Last of Us 2? After splitting up with Jesse, Ellie continues to the aquarium by boat alone. There are 6 Artefacts, 2 Trading Cards, 1 Journal Entry, 2 Workbenches, and 1 Safe to find. In this
Summer holiday
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, and Workbenches in The Resort chapter of The Last of Us 2? As we move towards the conclusion of the campaign, Ellie makes one final push in her search for Abby. There are 2 Artefacts, 1 Trading Card, 1 Journal Entry, and 1 Workbench to find. Continuing our
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Jasmine Bakery Safe
Chinatown codes
How do you open the Jasmine Bakery Safe during the Hostile Territory chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combinat
Guide The Last of Us 2: 2425 Constance - All Collectibles: Artefacts
House huntin'
Where do you find all Artefacts in the 2425 Constance chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Abby and Lev looking for the Fireflies. There is 1 Artefact to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in 2425 Constance, in the order that you'll find them...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Get All Three Medallions and Solve the Goddess Statue Puzzle
The classic puzzle solved
How do you get all three medallions and solve the goddess statue puzzle in Resident Evil 2? This is a brainteaser that spans the entirety of the Raccoon Police Department, and it revolves around the Goddess Statue situated in the very centre of the main hall. You'll need to collect three medallions in order to activate the...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Full Story Recap
Joel and Ellie's story so far summarised
The Last of Us: Part II is almost upon us, finally continuing Joel and Ellie's story. The first game was a bleak and unflinching tale of a man and a girl as they travel across a United States devastated by a ferocious fungal infection. We'll soon be diving back into this grim and desperate setting, but it's...
Guide Resident Evil 2: Should You Choose Leon or Claire's Campaign First?
Differences between Leon and Claire's scenarios explained
Should you choose Leon or Claire's campaign first in Resident Evil 2? For those who don't know, the game is split up into two differing campaigns, one focusing on the efforts of police officer Leon Kennedy and the other on Claire Redfield's rescue attempt of her brother. While the two...
Guide The Last of Us 2: What Difficulty Should You Select?
Finding the right level of challenge
What difficulty should you select in The Last of Us 2? Picking the right level of challenge for you is important to ensure you get the most out of Naughty Dog's anticipated sequel. Fortunately, you can alter the difficulty once you get started, so if you're finding the game too hard or too easy, you can adjust it...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Ground Zero - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches
Hospital hazard
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, and Workbenches in the Ground Zero chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this section, Abby explores abandoned areas of Seattle's hospital as she hunts for supplies. There's 5 Artefacts, 2 Coins, and 1 Workbench to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations
Santa Barbara baby
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, and Workbenches in the Pushing Inland chapter of The Last of Us 2? As the story heads to a conclusion, Ellie pushes on in pursuit of Abby. There are 3 Artefacts, 1 Trading Card, 1 Journal Entry, and 1 Workbench to find. Continuing our T
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Marina - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins
Shipyard graveyard
Where do you find all Artefacts and Coins in the The Marina chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Abby and Yara head out in pursuit of Lev. There's 1 Artefact and 2 Coins to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Marina, in the order
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Island - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches
Space needle assault
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, and Workbenches in The Island chapter of The Last of Us 2? Abby and Yara arrive on the island, looking for Lev. There's 4 Artefacts, 3 Coins, and 1 Workbench to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Stadium - All Collectibles: Coins
It's coming home
Where do you find all Coins in the The Stadium chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Abby preparing for a mission at WLF's base. There are 4 Coins to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Stadium, in the order that you'll find them. If you're...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find the Strange Artefact
Relic of the sages
How do you find the Strange Artefact in The Last of Us 2? You'll locate this as part of the Hostile Territory chapter. You can find All Artefacts Locations in The Last of Us 2 in our The Last of Us 2 guid
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Visit Every Location in Downtown Seattle
Sightseer
How do you visit every location in Downtown Seattle during the Downtown chapter of The Last of Us 2? As part of the campaign, Ellie and Dina will find themselves searching for gas in Seattle, so they can power up a generator that will enable them to infiltrate the Serevena Hotel. In order to unlock the Sightseer Trophy, you'll need to...
Going underground
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, and Workbenches in The Tunnels chapter of The Last of Us 2? Following the shootouts at the Channel 13 television centre, this chapter sees Ellie and Dina trying to make an escape through Seattle's subway system. There are 5 Artefacts, 2 Trading Cards, 1 Journal Entry,...
While my guitar gently weeps
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, and Journal Entries in Finding Strings chapter of The Last of Us 2? This is another flashback chapter, as Ellie and Joel search for some new guitar strings. There's 1 Artefact, 1 Trading Card, and 1 Journal Entry to find. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we?
Guide The Last of Us 2: Tracking Lesson - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins
Follow the footprints
Where do you find all Artefacts and Coins in the Tracking Lesson chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section introduces Abby. There's 3 Artefacts and 1 Coin to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Tracking Lesson, in the general order that you'll find...
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Forward Base - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches
Ace of base
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, and Workbenches in The Forward Base chapter of The Last of Us 2? Back at base, Abby is summoned to meet with WLF leader, Isaac. There's 1 Artefact, 3 Coins, and 1 Workbench to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all colle
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Escape - All Collectibles: Coins, Workbenches
Runaway
Where do you find all Coins and Workbenches in The Escape chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this section, Abby, Lev, and Yara attempt to escape the Scars' island. There's 1 Coin and 1 Workbench to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Escape, in the ord
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Journal Entries Locations
Make a note
How do you find all the Journal Entries in The Last of Us 2? Journal Entries are scenes or objects within the world which inspire Ellie to make a sketch in her notepad. These are often added automatically during pivotal plot sequences, but are also represented in the world by an icon of a pen and sketchbook. In this The Last of Us 2...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Open Leon's Desk
Unlock the rookie cop's table in the West Office
How do you open Leon’s desk in Resident Evil 2? Located in the West Office on 1F of the Raccoon Police Department, this is likely one of the first puzzles you’ll encounter in RE2. There are two padlocks on the table, and you’ll happen upon a cryptic clue named Rookie’s First Assignment. This...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How Long Do You Play As Abby?
Wolf woman
How long do you play as Abby in The Last of Us 2? One of the more controversial aspects of the game's campaign is that you'll switch from controlling Ellie to controlling Abby mid-way through. Considering her role in the plot, some fans are dissatisfied with this decision. However, it's a crucial component of the story as it enables you...
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Overlook - All Collectibles: Artefacts
Introducing Abby
Where do you find all Artefacts in The Overlook chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section introduces the characters Abby and Owen, as the pair happen upon the settlement of Jackson. There’s 1 Artefact for you to find, and it appears shortly after the Clicker ambush set-piece. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to...
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Forest - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Workbenches
Wood work
Where do you find all Artefacts and Workbenches in The Forest chapter of The Last of Us 2? In it, Abby, Lev, and Yara attempt to escape the Scars. There's 1 Artefact and 1 Workbench to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Forest, in
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Garage Safe
Auto repair shop
How do you open the Garage Safe during the Hillcrest chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the
A good day
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, and Journal Entries in The Birthday Gift chapter of The Last of Us 2? This is a flashback chapter, centring on the relationship between Ellie and Joel. There are 1 Artefacts, 2 Trading Cards, and 2 Journal Entries to discover. Continuing our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Employee of the Month Safe
Inside the supermarket
How do you open the Employee of the Month Safe during the Patrol chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combin
Guide The Last of Us 2: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
Extended apocalypse
How long does The Last of Us 2 take to beat? You’ll be in the apocalypse for quite a while before you complete Naughty Dog’s latest and reach the final credits. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal how long it takes to finish Ellie’s sophomore adventure. For a more detailed breakdown of your progress,...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Packing Up - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Journal Entries
Getting ready to leave Jackson
Where do you find all Artefacts and Journal Entries in the Packing Up chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Ellie preparing to leave the town of Jackson. There's 1 Artefact and 2 Journal Entries to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Eastbrook Elementary - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Trading Cards
Back to school
Where do you find all Artefacts and Trading Cards in the Eastbrook Elementary chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section is combat heavy, as Ellie and Dina escape the WLF from the Eastbrook Elementary school. There are 3 Artefacts and 1 Trading Card to locate. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of al
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Cruise Ship Safe
Ferry good
How do you open the Cruise Ship Safe during The Coast chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combination Code. This is part of o
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find All Training Manuals and Learn All Player Upgrades
Journeyman
How do you find all Training Manuals in The Last of Us 2? Training Manuals are one of Ellie and Abby's primary collectibles, as they unlock the ability to purchase player upgrades with supplements, thus improving each character's prowess in combat and their overall survival skills. Collecting all the Training Manuals will unlock the...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find and Open the Weston's Pharmacy Safe
Almost forgot
How do you find and open the Weston's Pharmacy Safe during The Seraphites chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Put a Hat on Your Companion
Looks good on you
How do you put a hat on your companion in The Last of Us 2? This gameplay challenge occurs during The Birthday Gift chapter, and will unlock the Looks Good on You Trophy should you be successful. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we'
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Theatre - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Trading Cards
Time for some drama
Where do you find all Artefacts and Trading Cards in The Theatre chapter of The Last of Us 2? Upon escaping from Seattle's subway, Ellie and Dina seek respite in an abandoned theatre. There are 4 Artefacts and 2 Trading Cards to find. Continuing our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Wedding Anniversary Safe
Calendar cracker
How do you open the Wedding Anniversary Safe during The Seraphites chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues rel
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Workbench Locations
Prepared for the worst
How do you find all the Workbenches in The Last of Us 2? Workbenches are where Ellie and Abby can upgrade their weapons, and for more information on that, refer to the following guide: The Last of Us 2: All Weapon Locations and Upgrades. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Workbench locations in The Last...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Infiltration - All Collectibles: Journal Entries
A final showdown
Where do you find all Journal Entries in the Infiltration chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Ellie continue her search for Abby in the aquarium. There's 1 Journal Entry to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in Infiltration, in the order that...
Guide The Last of Us 2: FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All the answers for The Last of Us: Part II
The Last of Us: Part II is one of Sony's biggest PS4 exclusives. The original game is a modern classic from Naughty Dog, and the sequel is another superlative effort, earning a 10/10 in our review. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we'll run through some common questions about the game. When Is The...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Herb Combinations and Their Effects
Healing things
What are all herb combinations and their effects in Resident Evil 2? The classic green, red, and blue herbs make a return with Resident Evil 2, but what herb combination options are there and what effects do they have? In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all herb combinations and their effects. Resident Evil 2: All...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Channel 13 - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Trading Cards
Television superstars
Where do you find all Artefacts and Trading Cards in the Channel 13 chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Ellie and Dina infiltrate the Channel 13 television studios in pursuit of Leah. There are 1 Artefacts and 1 Trading Card to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of
Guide Resident Evil 2 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Resident Evil 2 resource
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the 1998 PS1 classic of the very same name for PS5 and PS4. This brand new version modernises the controls, camera angles, and various other aspects and mechanics to make it feel fresh for hardcore fans and newcomers. In our Resident Evil 2 PS4 review, we awarded the game an 8/10...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Hip Pouch Locations
Where to find every inventory slot upgrade
What are all Hip Pouch locations in Resident Evil 2? Inventory management is a major component of Resident Evil 2, and so having more slots for items is a huge benefit. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Hip Pouch locations. Resident Evil 2: All Hip Pouch Locations: In order to...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Mr Raccoon Locations
Complete Vermin Extermination Trophy guide
What are all Mr Raccoon locations in Resident Evil 2? These pesky vermin are hidden all around the Raccoon Police Department, and make a noise when nearby. You need to shoot them in order to collect them. There are a total of 15 Mr Raccoons in the game, and you’ll need to play as both Leon and Claire in...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find the Engraved Ring
So great and small
How do you find the Engraved Ring in The Last of Us 2? You'll discover this as part of the Downtown chapter, while attempting to visit every location in Downtown Seattle. You can find All Artefacts Locations in The Last of Us 2 in our
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Kill the Rat King Clicker Boss
Repulsive rodent
How do you kill the Rat King Clicker boss during the Ground Zero chapter of The Last of Us 2? This encounter occurs shortly after Abby's successfully recovered the medical supplies she needs to assist Mel with Yara's surgery. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to share some strategies to help you beat the Rat King,...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Unlock Hunk and Tofu's Secret Modes
Difficulty and comedy
How do you unlock Hunk and Tofu's secret modes in Resident Evil 2? As well as the two main campaigns in Resident Evil 2, there are a couple of extra modes you may want to dip your toes into. The original was famous for its brutally difficult Hunk mode, which saw the veteran soldier making his way out of the Raccoon City sewers...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Weapon Upgrade Locations for Claire
Alll custom weapon part locations for Claire
What are all weapon upgrade locations for Claire in Resident Evil 2? There's a fair assortment of weapons to find in Resident Evil 2, but they can be further improved with upgrades that you can locate in the environment. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all weapon upgrade locations for...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Select the Original Soundtrack
Reminisce with nostalgic sounds
How do you select the original soundtrack in Resident Evil 2? Capcom’s remake of its 1998 classic features a brand new score and sound effects, but if you want to get really nostalgic, then you can toggle on classic music if you prefer. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to select the original...
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Easter Eggs
Every reference in Naughty Dog's sequel
The Last of Us 2 may be a solemnly serious post-apocalyptic shooter for the vast majority of its running time, but Naughty Dog does allow some gentler moments to lighten the mood. In addition to some genuinely lovely chapters, the exclusive also includes several Easter eggs, which we’ve compiled for your...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find Sam and Julia's Apartment Numbers and Open the Safe
Neighbourly love
How do you find Sam and Julia's Apartment Numbers and open the Safe during The Shortcut chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Craft Every Item
Tools of the trade
How do you craft every item in The Last of Us 2? As with the previous game, scavenging for resources and constructing tools to aid you in combat is a big part of this sequel's gameplay loop. Crafting every item will unlock the Tools of the Trade Trophy, and some items require you to purchase player upgrades in order to construct...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Spoilers - Who Lives and Who Dies?
Dead or alive
Who lives and who dies in The Last of Us 2? While we strongly recommend playing and enjoying Naughty Dog’s story without spoilers, many people are curious as to the fate of key characters in the campaign. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to be as vague as we possibly can while still answering some of your burning...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Weapon Upgrade Locations for Leon
Where to find all custom weapon parts for Leon
What are all weapon upgrade locations for Leon in Resident Evil 2? There's a fair assortment of weapons to find in Resident Evil 2, but they can be further enhanced with upgrades picked up throughout the environment. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all weapon upgrade locations for...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Earn the High Score in the Archery Game
Put my name up
How do you earn the high score in the archery game in The Last of Us 2? This moment occurs during The Winter Visit chapter, and will unlock the Put My Name Up Trophy should you be successful. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to earn the high score in the archery game. The Last of Us 2: How to Earn the High...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Fenced Off Safe When Exploring by Boat
The boat stash
How do you open the Fenced Off Safe When Exploring by Safe during The Flooded City chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Saf
Guide The Last of Us 2: All the Tiny Details You Missed
Under the microscope
Visually, The Last of Us 2 is an outrageously good-looking game. Even on a standard PlayStation 4 console, Naughty Dog's latest action adventure impresses at every turn. However, while the zoomed out picture is wonderful as a whole, what's amazing is when you take the time to appreciate some of the smaller details. In addition...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find the Hotel Wi-Fi Code and Open the Gym Safe
Getting juiced
How do you find the Hotel Wi-Fi Code open the Gym Safe during The Descent chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combination Code
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Westlake Bank Vault Door
Bank heist plans
How do you open the Westlake Bank Vault Door during the Downtown chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Vault Door, all clues related to
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Win the Marksmanship Competition
Sharpshooter
How do you win the marksmanship competition in The Last of Us 2? This gameplay challenge occurs during The Stadium chapter, and will unlock the Sharpshooter Trophy should you be successful. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to win the marksmanship competition, but make sure you also refer to our
Guide The Last of Us 2: Will It Be on PS5?
Is The Last of Us 2 coming to PlayStation 5?
Will The Last of Us 2 be on PS5? Naughty Dog's sequel has cemented itself as one of the PlayStation 4's biggest releases, but is The Last of Us 2 coming to PlayStation 5? As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal whether you should expect a next-gen version of the post-apocalyptic...
News 14 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
The first drop of many
The first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium drop of 2024 has arrived, bringing a total of 14 games to subscribers. They are all available to download now across the UK and Europe, and will go live in the USA later today. If you have forgotten what the full line-up looks like, check it out below: PS Plus Extra: January 2024:
Guide The Last of Us 2: Does It Have Multiplayer?
Can you play The Last of Us 2 online?
Does The Last of Us 2 have multiplayer? Fans of the original The Last of Us or The Last of Us Remastered may have found themselves surprised by the popular Factions mode, an online-based competitive multiplayer mode which garnered a strong community. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Main Gate and Get Dina Inside
Solving the FEDRA gate puzzle
How do you open the Main Gate during The Gate chapter of The Last of Us 2? As Ellie makes her way through Seattle with Dina, you’ll reach a point where you need to open a FEDRA gate to continue on your journey. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the Checkpoint Gate Code and how to solve this...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Are There Any Missable Trophies?
The ultimate irritation
Are there any missable Trophies in The Last of Us 2? Compared to the original game’s Trophy list, its sequel is a cakewalk. Naughty Dog has ensured that whatever difficulty you choose, you’ll still be able to get the Platinum Trophy. But can you do it all in a single playthrough? And are there missable Trophies? As part...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Gate West 2 Safe
Checkpoint Gate Codes are your clue
How do you open the Gate West 2 Safe during the Downtown chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues relate
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Courthouse Safe
Judge and jury
How do you open the Courthouse Safe during the Downtown chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the
Review The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (PS5) - A Near Perfect Package for New and Returning Fans
So… is it everything you hoped for?
The Last of Us: Part 2, in the eyes of us here at Push Square, is a masterpiece. Naughty Dog’s divisive sequel surpassed the hype and then some with a shocking, heart-wrenching, and visceral tale of revenge that subverted sequel expectations in a bold and brazen way. So with The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, a...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Does It Have New Game +?
With hopes of starting over
Does The Last of Us 2 have New Game +? If you’ve already finished Naughty Dog’s survival horror opus or you’re closing in on the final credits (See Also: The Last of Us 2: How Long Does It Take to Beat?), you may be wondering if you’ll be able to start the campaign over again and bring all of your progress with...
News Big List of Tomb Raider Remastered PS5, PS4 Upgrades Revealed
New controls, health bars, and 200 Trophies detailed
Aspyr Media promised it would be sharing new details concerning its upcoming Tomb Raider I - III Remastered project in the near future, and it has now delivered in the form of a lengthy PlayStation Blog post. For starters, it's broken down its vision for the three remasters across graphics and...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Can Listen Mode Be Disabled?
Going in blind
Can Listen Mode be disabled in The Last of Us 2? Mapped by default to the R1 button, Listen Mode enables you to increase your performance in stealth, by allowing you to better locate the position of enemies. However, some feel that it detracts from the title’s tension, and prefer to disable it. In this The Last of Us 2 guide,...
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Faces Ellie Can Pull in the Mirror
Mirror, mirror on the wall
What are all the faces Ellie can pull in the mirror during The Birthday Gift chapter in The Last of Us 2? If you explore the main lobby area with all the dinosaur bones, to the right of the Wyoming Museum ground floor exhibit is a toilet; it’s just beyond the bench with the Trading Card (See Also:
News You Should Get 'Comfortable' with Not Owning Your Games, Suggests Ubisoft Exec
Just like CD and DVD collections
Ubisoft's director of subscriptions Philippe Tremblay has suggested gamers will soon need to feel "comfortable" about not owning the games they play as more come bundled within a subscription service. Speaking in a new interview with GamesIndustry.biz about a new tier for Ubisoft+, Tremblay likens the process to your...
News Persona 3 Reload Is the Result of Fan Surveys, Says Atlus
So they do work sometimes
Persona 3 Reload, the remake of PS2 classic Persona 3 releasing next month, is a direct response to fan surveys Atlus has conducted over the years. Speaking to Xbox Wire, producer Ryota Niitsuma said that Persona 3 was always the first response the studio received when fans were quizzed on what Persona game they would like...
News PS2 Anthology Is a Set of Books Chronicling the Entire History of the Console and Its Games
Exclusive to Kickstarter backers
The PlayStation 2 is easily in contention for the title of best gaming system in history, so it makes sense to celebrate it in a suitably epic series of books. Simply titled PlayStation 2 Anthology, this upcoming tetralogy aims to tell the console's entire story across four volumes, and you can back it on Kickstarter...
News Youtuber DIY Perks Crafts Perfectly Portable PS5 Tablet and It's Glorious
Power to the players
There are plenty of PlayStation fans clamouring for a true Vita successor, and while the Portal is a nifty gadget, it's not exactly the same thing. YouTube channel DIY Perks argues that Sony has everything it needs to craft a portable PS5 tablet contained within the console itself, voiding at least one warranty to prove it...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How Do You Enable Gyro Controls?
Motion sensor shooting
The Last of Us 2 added gyro controls as part of its v1.05 update. For those who aren't familiar with the feature, gyro controls – or Motion Sensor Function, as it's referred to in the game – allow you to fine-tune your aim by tilting the DualShock 4 controller. You'll still need to use the analogue sticks to make larger...
Guide The Last of Us 2: All PS5 vs PS4 Differences
Every change in The Last of Us 2 on PS5 and PS4 revealed
What are all PS5 vs PS4 differences in The Last of Us 2? Now the Naughty Dog epic is available across two PlayStation consoles with different features, you may be wondering what each version offers. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal all PS5 vs PS4 differences. What...
News Foamstars Releases 6th February as a PS Plus Essential Game
Costs $29.99 on its own
Square Enix has today revealed its online foam battling game Foamstars will launch for PS5, PS4 on 6th February 2024, and it'll be available on PS Plus Essential from day one. The game will release straight into Sony's base subscription tier, and will cost $29.99 once it's rotated out for another title in early March. Check...
News Join Earth's Last Line of Offence with Helldivers 2 PS5 Gameplay Launch Trailer
Drops down very soon
One of the rare games bearing the PS Studios emblem this year is Helldivers 2, and it's just around the corner on PS5. This follow-up to the original co-op shooter launches 8th February with an over-the-shoulder camera and, presumably, a much bigger budget, and it looks like it should be super fun with friends. The launch...
News Sample All the New Features of The Last of Us 2 Remastered in New PS5 Trailer
No Return! Lost Levels! Guitar Free Play!
With our The Last of Us 2 PS5 review now published on the site, Naughty Dog has released a new trailer that delivers a deep dive into all the new content and features included in the remaster. Set for release on 19th January 2024, returning players can look forward to the rogue-like No Return mode, Lost...
News Before Suicide Squad, Rocksteady Was Reportedly Developing an Original Multiplayer Game
One that did not involve Superman
Before seemingly becoming embroiled in a multi-year Suicide Squad quagmire, developer Rocksteady Studio was reportedly working on an original multiplayer game, one in an entirely new setting. That's according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, who wrote about the game's tumultuous journey and the uphill battle it faces...
News Hope as Elden Ring Steam DLC Backend Is Updated for First Time Since Launch
"Oh, Elden Ring!"
The wait for Elden Ring's eagerly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has been so torturous we've almost lost our humanity. Still, at long last, a brief glimmer of hope emerges from the infinite depths of Steam's backend. Elden Ring YouTuber Ziostorm posted some verifiable findings to Twitter, showing that a DLC package has...
News GTA 5 Michael Voice Actor Calls Out 'Garbage' AI Chatbot Using His Voice
"This is f**king bullsh*t"
Ned Luke, the actor who portrays Michael in GTA 5 (one of three playable protagonists), has called out an AI company called WAME for advertising a chatbot that claims to let users have "a realistic voice conversation with Michael De Santa". As reported by PCGamesN, Luke minced no words, responding to a WAME post on...
News Overlooked Action RPG Fate/Samurai Remnant Now Has a Playable Demo on PS5, PS4
It must be Fate
A game that got a little buried under the high profile releases of last year, Fate/Samurai Remnant now has a playable demo on PS5 and PS4, which features the first few chapters of its twisting campaign. For those totally out of the loop, this is an action RPG set in Edo Japan, as chosen heroes battle it out over an all-powerful...
News Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Gameplay Launch Trailer Teases Big Superhero Battles
Out very soon
We're just a couple of weeks away from the arrival of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but Warner Bros. has seen fit to release the launch trailer early. You can watch it above. This newest trailer splices together proper gameplay footage with plenty of cutscenes from the story, and it honestly looks pretty fun. The game sees...
News Prison Architect 2 Announced, Sequel Goes Fully 3D on PS5 in March
Breaking free from two dimensions
Publisher Paradox Interactive and developer Double Eleven have just announced Prison Architect 2, the sequel to the popular management/building simulation game. Unlike the original Prison Architect, this new title will be launching on consoles day and date with the PC version, and it's heading to PS5 on 26th March,...
News Overwatch 2 Dev Admits 'Mistake' in Talking Spicy Self-Healing Changes 'Out of Context'
Just one "part of a much bigger set"
Yesterday, we brought you word of fresh controversy from the world of Overwatch 2. Aaron Keller, the director of the contentious team-based hero shooter, announced changes for Season 9 that would lessen players' "reliance on teammates" and implement passive healing for all. Today, Keller has walked things back...
News UK Sales Charts: Mortal Kombat 1 and 11 Both Back in the Top 10 During Quiet Period
KO
In these early couple of weeks of 2024, it's been a little quiet on the new releases front, and that means the UK's physical games chart is pretty much a list of the usual suspects. Up at the top is EA Sports FC 24, pinching the number one slot from Hogwarts Legacy, now in second. There aren't too many surprises here. Having said that, though,...
News Street Fighter 6 Smashes Another Sales Milestone, Over Three Million Copies Sold
World class
Capcom's excellent fighting game, Street Fighter 6, has been a big success for the publisher. As of 3rd January 2024, it's sold more than three million copies globally since launch just over seven months ago. The figure comes direct from Capcom in a press release on its website, where it also says the Street Fighter series as a whole has...
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News Rapid Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fast Travel Wows PS5 Fans
Cross the map in seconds
Anticipation levels for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth have reached a point where even a simple 32-second video showing off fast travel can get fans talking. After Marvel's Spider-Man 2 transported you across its New York map in seconds, the upcoming PS5 exclusive looks set to do similar with load times no longer than roughly...
News UK's GAME Stores to Stop Accepting Trade-Ins from Next Month
Will sell pre-owned stock until it runs out
Staff at UK video game retailer GAME have told Eurogamer the outlet won't be accepting physical game trade-ins from next month. Starting 16th February 2024, GAME will refuse trade-ins of boxed games but will continue to sell pre-owned titles until stock runs out. The move makes it more difficult for...
News Free Rise of the Ronin PS5 Avatars Available Now
Six free Avatars to collect
Ahead of its PS5 release on 22nd March 2024, Sony is offering a handful of free Rise of the Ronin Avatars to customise your profile with. There are six in total, and you can individually claim each one by logging in to your PSN account on the game's official page and then scrolling down to the Factions of the Bakumatsu...
Mini Review Toy Trains (PSVR2) - Ex-Superhot Devs Deliver Tranquil Train Fun
Tracks in the attic
Something Random is made up of former SUPERHOT developers, but the studio's debut game couldn't be more different. Toy Trains is a cute, relaxing game that lets you relive the simple fun found in building model train tracks, and it does so quite successfully. A train set in a dusty attic just so happens to be home to a tiny...
News New Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trailer Is a One-Minute Thrill Ride
The hype is real
How's your hype holding up for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, then? Easily one of the most anticipated games of 2024, the RPG revival is roughly six weeks away at the time or writing, and to keep the excitement going, Square Enix has released a fresh trailer. It's only one minute long, but it's a really neat teaser of what's to come,...
News Your The Last of Us 2 Platinum Trophy Will Be Safe After PS4 to PS5 Upgrade
Instant gratification
If you have already earned the Platinum Trophy in The Last of Us 2 on PS4, you'll be able to purchase the upgrade to the PS5 Remastered version later this week and earn yourself an instant second gong. Naughty Dog has confirmed it is an instant unlock; you just need to have your PS4 save data on the PS5 console you're using and...
News Suicide Squad Teases Major Post-Launch Support, 'Hundreds' of Build Combinations
One step at a time
Following an uninspiring round of preview coverage for the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, developer Rocksteady Studio has potentially put the cart before the horse, teasing major post-launch support for the game ahead of launch. Game director Axel Rydby posted additional information on the game's dedicated...
News Dark Fantasy RPG Dawnwalker Is the First Game from Ex-Witcher Devs at Rebel Wolves
Now in alpha
Rebel Wolves, the recently assembled Polish studio that's being spearheaded be ex-CD Projekt Red developers, has revealed the name of its first game: Dawnwalker. Sounds a bit like a Final Fantasy 14 expansion, doesn't it? We've got a nice piece of promotional art to go with the name drop, and it's definitely giving us vampire vibes. Or...
News Auto-Tune Auteur T-Pain Confirms Work on GTA 6, Barred from Role-Play
Rockstar demands a heavy toll
Faheem Rashad Najim, the musician better known as T-Pain, has revealed the heavy price developer Rockstar demanded in return for his work on the upcoming GTA 6. The artist featured on Flo Rida's Low would no longer be able to frequent the popular GTA 5 roleplaying server NoPixel, which he seems genuinely sad about. In...
News More Overwatch 2 Controversy Over Passive Healing for More Heroes
No more team players
A future update in Season 9 of Overwatch 2 will implement passive healing for more heroes in the game, a change many fans see as a move further away from the notions of playing as a team and optimal character composition for covering healing and buffs. This will be just one tweak in a "massive set of gameplay and balance...
News Sea of Stars DLC Graduates, Now in Full Production
Soon
Sea of Stars was a breakout success story from last year, with the nostalgic Kickstarter project surpassing an astonishing 4 million players across all platforms. We already knew more surreal JRPG action was coming, but the "mysterious and wacky DLC" offering has passed an important development milestone. Confirming the happy news on Twitter,...
News Parody Platformer The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest Planned for PS5, PS4
No Dracula's allowed
The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest is a parody platformer paying homage to Konami's incredible 8-bit legacy, especially the Castlevania franchise. Fans of classic platformers will want to keep an eye on this one from developer Programancer; due out in 2025, it's planned for a PS5 and PS4 launch. After arriving in...
News Naoki Yoshida Thinks New Blood Is Needed to Direct Final Fantasy 17
“Instead of having the same old guys handle the next one”
Naoki Yoshida thinks the next mainline game in Square Enix's long-running series, presumably called Final Fantasy XVII, needs to be directed by someone new and younger; the series needs fresh blood to keep it relevant long into the future. Interviewed by Sony's own Shuhei Yoshida on the...
Sunday14th Jan 2024
Guide Tekken 8: All Confirmed Characters
The Iron Fist Tournament returns
Looking for all confirmed characters in Tekken 8? Bandai Namco's fighting game series has given us some iconic characters over the years, and this upcoming instalment looks to be full of them. Although Tekken 8 doesn't have a release date at the time of writing, franchise boss Katsuhiro Harada has hinted that the...
News Tekken 8's Opening Movie Is a Stunner, Eddy Gordo Confirmed as First DLC Character
Get ready for the next challenger
Bandai Namco has revealed the opening movie for Tekken 8, and it's really bloody good. Fans of the series will know that every game has come with its own CG intro, and the upcoming instalment is no different. There's loads of action, a bit of insight into the core conflict between Jin and Kazuya, and, perhaps most...
Saturday13th Jan 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2024?
Plus or minus?
Between the two tiers, PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium are getting 14 additional games this month. It's another sizable update for the service, but as always, we want to know what you think of the selection. At least from our perspective, Extra continues to bring a lot of variety to the PS Plus table. While not all of January's...
News Yes, You Can Play PS5 Games Inside Sony's Electric Car
High tech
Sony once again showed off its upcoming electric car AFEELA at CES 2024, which it’s creating in conjunction with Honda. As you’d expect, it’s a pretty high-tech vehicle – and this short video from IGN shows off the insides. Unsurprisingly, you’ll find a dazzling array of features and functions, including the ability to Remote...
News PS5 Had Sony's Best Year in Japan for Almost 20 Years
Hardware strong, software not
Sony managed to sell an enormous 2.6 million PS5 consoles in Japan last year, representing a colossal 124 per cent increase year-over-year. Of course, the dramatic upswing was to be expected following the dismal hardware shortages that plagued the platform in the post-pandemic period. This result, however, represents...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 511
Type 4
While 2024 has only just got started, we’re very much in the calm before the storm right now. There’s an avalanche of PS5 and PS4 software on the way, starting with Prince of Persia: Lost Crown next week, and followed by heavy hitters Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This is your last chance to clear your backlog, then. Aaron...
Friday12th Jan 2024
Every PS5 game we've reviewed so far
Looking for PS5 game reviews? Well you've come to the right place. In this guide, we've compiled a list of every PS5 game review that we've published here on Push Square so far. This guide will be updated every time we review something new on PS5, so be sure to check in every now and then. For much more...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for January and February 2024
The Last of Us! Final Fantasy! Tekken!
The start of the year is usually a pretty quiet time for new game releases, but 2024's already proving to be a winner with a surprisingly strong start. As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PlayStation 5 over the next few weeks, as well...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Sky high
Update 3: The Granblue Fantasy: Relink demo is now available worldwide on PS5 and PS4. As reported below, it's 26.5GB in terms of size. Completing the demo's Story Mode and Quest Mode offerings unlocks rewards for the full release. You can also play through the included quests with other players online. Update 2: It's here (for some of...
News PS Stars Retroactively Rewarding Lost PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
January blues
Update: Many fans over the holidays found they weren’t rewarded with PS Stars points for their purchases, but that has started to change over the past few days. Anecdotally, this author has received all missing loyalty points now, and others are reporting a similar situation online. Keep an eye on your account and obviously contact...
Feature 18 PS5 Predictions for 2024
What's on the Horizon?
The year of our lord (Jim Ryan) 2023 is over. Forget it. It's in the past, and it's time to move on. We must look to the future, at all the wild and wonderful gaming to come in 2024. It's impossible to know exactly what this new year will bring, but we're going to give it a darn good try anyway, because it's tradition, and...
News Rocksteady Lifts Suicide Squad Alpha NDA in Apparent Bid to Counter Damning Previews
Suicide mission?
Final previews for Rocksteady's upcoming action game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice, were muted at best, with the knives coming out at many mainstream outlets. This frosty reception has seemingly blunted the game's marketing momentum, and the powers at Warner Bros. have made the unorthodox, seemingly unprecedented decision to...
News Fake Mobile Game Ads Take Centre Stage in New PS5, PS4 Release
This time, they're real
Update: Yeah! You Want ‘Those Games’, Right? So, Here You Go! Let’s See You Clear Them! is available now on PS5 and PS4 for $9.99/£7.99. You can learn more about the title below. Original Article: We’ve all seen them: fake mobile game ads! You know the ones, right? Those games that look like great fun when they pop...
News Konami Reveals Rocket Knight, Rare Felix the Cat Collection on PS5, PS4
Porcine power trip
Like a bolt from the blue, publisher Konami has revealed two intriguing retro collections in collaboration with Limited Run Games. Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked bundles together three games from the series, and Felix the Cat combines two difficult-to-come-by titles for the first time. Neither has a release date as yet...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Gets a Complete Edition with All Three DLC Expansions Included
Long life
Update: Of course, as soon as we go ahead and publish this article, Koei Tecmo confirms that the Complete Edition also launches in western territories on the 7th February. It'll be a digital-only release, as far as we can tell. Again, it includes all three of the game's expansions, alongside smaller DLCs and updates. Original Story:Koei...
News Grounded II Documentary Will Spill the Beans on The Making of The Last of Us 2
Available on YouTube soon
Naughty Dog has announced Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II, a documentary shining a light on the production of its mega-sequel. Watch the trailer above — but beware of spoilers for the game. As the video outlines, the documentary project began in 2018, but was abandoned when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now, the...
PS Store Sales Charts Few Surprises for PS5, PS4 Over Crucial Christmas Period
The usual suspects
Sales were likely to be extremely high on the PS Store this December, but there was very little surprise in where fans decided to spend their money. On the PS5, in North America and Europe, first-person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was the best-selling game. It was also a best-seller on PS4 in North America, but could...
News Dragon's Dogma 2's Sphinx Poses Compelling Gameplay Riddles on PS5
Riddles in the dark
Dragon's Dogma 2 is looking like a fairly radical departure from standard single-player RPG fare. One such example is a nightmarish quest giver, Capcom's depiction of the classical Sphinx, which will require the player to solve riddles with their actions rather than words. As part of IGN's ongoing First coverage of the game,...
News Get a Sense for Unicorn Overlord's Exploration in New PS5, PS4 Trailer
Professionals call them "quests"
Vanillaware has put out a new trailer focusing on the explorative features of upcoming PS5, PS4 strategy game Unicorn Overlord. In it, it's announced how the title has a sort of open-ended structure where you can choose what you conquer next, with traditional main and side quests on offer at the locations you visit...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown NPC Sneaks Through with Text-to-Speech Audio at Launch
Not so fast buddy
Ubisoft seems to have a bonafide hit on its hands with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, critically at least, and we awarded Sargon's latest adventure an 8/10 in our own review. But as slick as the game is, it looks like one slipped by the goalie, as Ubisoft confirms the game will ship with a specific NPC still using placeholder...
News Rock Out in The Last of Us 2 Remastered as Legendary Composer Gustavo Santaolalla
Jammin' with the big man
There aren't many sleeps left until the release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, which arrives on PS5 next week, on 19th January. If the prospect of reliving the harrowing adventure all over again wasn't enough, or the inclusion of the intriguing No Return roguelike mode, then how about jamming out in Guitar Free Play...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's PS5, PS4 Accessibility Goes Above and Beyond
That's the way to do it
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a side-scrolling Metroidvania, which can be an intimidating genre for those unfamiliar with the format. Fortunately, publisher Ubisoft has incorporated a veritable suite of accessibility options, which will not only help those with disabilities – but also literally anyone who chooses to...
News Alisa's Tekken 8 Gameplay Trailer Arrives, and She's Oh-So Anime
Ikimasu!
Bandai Namco's really hammering out these Tekken 8 gameplay trailers, isn't it? Alisa is next on the list, and she's arguably looking more anime than ever before. The heroic android is sporting a new dress, her booster wings have been given an upgrade, and yes, she still uses her head as a remote explosive. Alisa was first introduced in...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Can't Quite Topple 100k in Final Weeks of Year
But a solid year for Sony in its home nation
All in all, Sony had a decent year in Japan in 2023 – although it couldn’t topple 100k in the final two weeks of December. The system instead settled for a total tally of 81,943 units, less than half that of ageing rival Nintendo Switch. Obviously, the House of Mario’s role as market leader in its...
News Sand Land Release Date Locked in for April on PS5, PS4
Ready to roll
Ah, we were wondering when Sand Land would get a release date. We'd have bet on it aiming for the summer months, but it's actually launching a bit sooner, on the 26th April. Yep, it's time to add yet another Japanese game to the early 2024 release schedule! This PS5 and PS4 action adventure has looked quite promising in all of the...
News Smite 2 Is the Sequel to the Super Popular MOBA, and It's Coming to PS5
It's MOB-in' time
The long-awaited sequel to SMITE has finally been announced by Titan Forge Games. Smite 2 will be releasing on PS5, running on Unreal Engine 5, and you can get your first look at it in the reveal trailer above. Like its predecessor, the sequel will combine action RPG-style combat with the MOBA formula, and will feature dozens of...
News Expect Tekken 8 News This Weekend as Tekken 7's Final Tournament Comes to a Close
Long live the king
It's a big weekend for Tekken as a brand. Over the next few days, the final Tekken World Tour tournament will reach its conclusion, as the planet's best pro players duke it out one last time ahead of Tekken 8's launch later this month. It all begins with the Last Chance Qualifier tournament (LCQ for short), which takes place...
Thursday11th Jan 2024
News Upgraded PS5 Controller with Hugely Improved Battery Life Spotted
Up to 12 hours of uninterrupted gameplay
An improved, upgraded version of the PS5’s excellent DualSense controller appears to have leaked on Best Buy Canada’s website. The listing for the product, titled ‘PS5 v2 DualSense Wireless Controller’, promises the same features and functionality as the existing version, but also touts “exceptional...
Review Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (PS5) - A Slick, Satisfying, and Royally Robust Metroidvania
Crowning glory
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is the first major game in Ubisoft's beloved series in a very long time, so we have to give the publisher some kudos for not playing it safe. While a straightforward remake of The Sands of Time is also on the way, this entry is a side-scrolling action platformer with a Metroidvania structure. It...
News PS1's Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare Is Almost Certainly Haunting PS Plus Premium
Lights out
We know the PS1 classics being added to PS Plus Premium from 16th January include Rally Cross and Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace – but Sony may have accidentally leaked another upcoming retro release. Mentioned on PlayStation UK’s Twitter account before promptly being removed, the 2001 surv
News Publishing Exec Claims 'There Are Too Many Games'
Nacon on the pressures of the market and more
We’ve probably all felt the pinch at some point: there are, quite simply, too many games. It’s not even a case of quality anymore: we all probably find ourselves in a situation where there’s more software available than we have time to try. And it’s something publishers are increasingly finding...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Demo Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Stealth approach
Update: As suggested, the playable demo for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. Just in case you haven't seen them, the action platformer is getting some really good reviews — so it's probably worth checking out the aforementioned demo for yourself! <related ids="160271"> Original...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel's Development Is Officially Underway
CDPR's Boston office opens
The next Cyberpunk game, codenamed Orion, is just beginning to flicker into life. Earlier today, Igor Sarzyński, the title's narrative director, revealed that it was his first day in CD Projekt Red's Boston office — which is where the core Cyberpunk team has relocated. Earlier this week, quest director Pawel Sasko also...
News The Last of Us Season 2 Casting Continues with Isabela Merced Set to Play Dina
It's all coming together
Naughty Dog and HBO are making public lots of new cast members joining the fray in The Last of Us Season 2. The string of announcements continues today, with the reveal that Dina will be played by Isabela Merced. Known for roles in movies like Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Sicario 2: Soldado, and Instant Family, the...
News Anger as SAG-AFTRA Strikes Deal for AI Voice Acting in Video Games
Audible gasps
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or SAG-AFTRA, is an American labour union that represents some 160,000 media professionals. The organisation recently fought for the rights of Hollywood actors in their battle against AI and signalled it would do the same for performers in the video game...
News Here's Why Sony Is Making Big Moves in the Mobile Games Sector
Many games making $1 billion each year
New data revealing the highest-grossing mobile games of 2023 has made it plain to see why Sony is taking strides into the sector in search of its own piece of the pie. Companies like Tencent are making just shy of $5 billion per year from their mobile games alone, with Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile both making...
News Waiting for SEGA's New Crazy Taxi? Fill the Time with Taxi Life, Hitting PS5 in March
Let's have some fun
Look, we all love Crazy Taxi. The bright colours, the iconic cars and characters, the fast, frantic gameplay — it's a difficult series to dislike, and we can't wait for SEGA's new entry to arrive. However, we can certainly see the value in a taxi game that takes the opposite approach, one that plays it straight and lets you...
News Diablo 4 Season 3 Set for the 23rd January
Hell yeah?
Diablo 4's third season will kick off on the 23rd January, according to the game's freshly updated login screen. Blizzard is yet to actually tell us what Season 3 will entail, but the developer has been teasing a livestream for the near future. It's safe to assume that details are incoming, then. Of course, this also means that you've...
News Young Mazino Will Play Jesse in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2
No Beef with that
HBO's excellent adaptation of The Last of Us has found its Jesse, with actor Young Mazino joining the cast for the show's second season. Mazino joins Pedro Pascal (Joel), Bella Ramsey (Ellie), and fellow newcomer Kaitlyn Dever (Abby) to tackle the events of The Last of Us Part II. Mazino is probably best known for his role in the...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Showcase Has Loads of New PS5 Gameplay, Including an Endgame Battle
Level 100 here we come
Cygames hosted an in-depth Granblue Fantasy: Relink showcase earlier today, with a heavy emphasis on fresh PS5 gameplay footage. The first section walks us through the single-player story mode, demonstrating the adventure's structure. It essentially boils down to large, explorable areas and big battles, which are strung...
News Latest Banishers PS5 Trailer All About Love, Death, and Sacrifice
As it nears 13th February launch date
DON'T NOD has put out a new trailer for upcoming PS5 title Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, this time focusing on the relationship between the two main characters set to explore New Eden of the 1690s. With a story focus for roughly two-thirds of the footage, it gives way to magical gameplay clips and combat. The...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 the Most-Nominated Game at This Year's DICE Awards
Coming in swinging
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 may be Push Square's 2023 Game of the Year (as well as our community's number one, too), but it failed to scoop up any trophies during last month's Game Awards. However, Geoff Keighley's glitzy show isn't the only awards ceremony. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences hosts the DICE Awards early each...
News Minecraft Legends Development Ends Less Than a Year After Launch
Gone, but not forgotten
Mojang has announced that action strategy spin-off Minecraft Legends will receive no further updates, meaning there won't be any new content, Lost Legends, or Marketplace DLC coming to the game. It's a surprising announcement, considering the game only launched in April of last year. Minecraft itself remains the best-selling...
News PS1 Veteran Shuji Utsumi Appointed SEGA's New Western Boss
No pressure
PlayStation veteran Shuji Utsumi has been appointed President/COO and CEO of SEGA America and Europe, top billing in Western markets. The reshuffling was announced by SEGA Sammy, the parent company of both the SEGA and Sammy corporations (which manufacture pachinko machines). Utsumi has an impressive list of credits to his name. Of...
Wednesday10th Jan 2024
News 14 Games on the Way to PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Beginning with a bang?
Sony has today revealed the first line-up of PS5, PS4, and Classic games making their way to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for 2024. There are 14 titles in total, and all will be rolled into the service from Tuesday, 16th January 20
News Fan Outcry Leads to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Item Pricing in Apex Legends Being Lowered
But it's still a pricey investment
Following heavy criticism of the monetisation surrounding the new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth event in Apex Legends, EA has made adjustments so that getting the full set of items on offer should cost considerably less. Previously, the item packs were going to cost 1,000 Apex Coins (around $10) each, meaning you'd...
Mini Review Vertigo 2 (PSVR2) - Phenomenal VR Shooter Shares a Lot of DNA with Half-Life
The life of Brian
What a pleasant surprise Vertigo 2 has turned out to be. Waking up in a cell, held captive by the omnipotent — and possibly sinister — Brian, you are eventually let loose to explore a massive scientific facility housing a quantum reactor. The similarities to Half-Life are striking and immediate, but dev Zulubo hasn’t shied...
Talking Point What Do You Want from Sony and PlayStation in 2024?
A pivotal year for PS5
2024 could and probably should be a big year for Sony and PlayStation. This is the PS5's fourth year on the market, and although it's widely accepted that the current console generation was forced into a slow start by the pandemic, this sort of midpoint is typically where Sony's systems begin to flourish. So, with all of this...
News Retro Survival Horror Alisa: Developer's Cut Corners a PS5, PS4 Release Date
Aggressive angles
Alisa: Developer's Cut has been announced for a PS5 and PS4 launch on 6th February, hearkening back to an era of tank controls and tight corners, a golden age for the genre that gave us Resident Evil and Silent Hill. If you think the kids these days could stand to learn a thing or two about true survival horror, then this acclaimed...
News Believe It or Not, PS4 Sales Rocketed in the UK Last Year
That's not a typo
There’s still life in the ol’ PS4 it seems, as sales of Sony’s last-gen console increased by a face-melting 633 per cent year-over-year in 2023 in the UK. This number is obviously heavily influenced by the sheer scarcity of the system the year prior, as the tail of the console was dramatically cut short due to the chip...
News Ridiculous Dino Shooter Son and Bone Blasts to PS5 This Year
Clever boy
Up for a properly schlocky dinosaur-based shooter? Of course you are, and it's called Son and Bone. The game looks mental in its above announcement trailer, as player character Sam Judge destroys the overgrown reptiles with guns of all shapes and sizes. The bit where he rips a triceratops' horn off before shoving it into one of the...
News Cyperpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Boasts Impressive Attach Rate, Deemed Commercial Hit
Night City royalty
Phantom Liberty closed the Cyberpunk 2077 feedback loop, earning back some of the goodwill lost due to the chaotic launch of the base game with a compelling expansion. It sold exceptionally well (five million copies in 2023), and developer CD Projekt Red considers the DLC offering a bonfide comm
News Helldivers 2 Confirms PS5, PC Crossplay with Inspirational Gameplay Trailer
How about a nice cup of lib-er-ty?
Heroically deploying from high-orbit, Helldivers 2 is inbound for an 8th February release on both PS5 and PC (earlier reports of a 28th February deployment should be considered defeatist propaganda). In a rousing piece of promotional media, crossplay was confirmed between PS5 and PC, ensuring a steady stream of new...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Trickster Class Perfect for Pacifists on PS5
Smoke and mirrors
Dragon's Dogma 2 is creeping up, out on the 22nd of March, and will likely arrive while we still have our hands full with other all-consuming RPGs, like Persona 3 Reload and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. We'll cross that bridge when we get there, but in the meantime, IGN's exclusive First coverage continues, giving us a detailed look...
News Roblox Now Has a Handful of PS4 Trophies to Unlock
Ping
Roblox, much like Fortnite, is effectively its own platform these days. Therefore, it doesn’t really need Trophies like a traditional game. However, we’re never going to say no to some additional gongs, and that’s exactly what Roblox has added in its latest PS4 update. There are only eight trinkets to unlock so don’t get overly excited,...
News Twitch Reportedly Cutting 500 Jobs in Latest Round of Layoffs
This year shaping up to be like the last
Video game streaming giant Twitch is cutting 500 jobs, reducing its workforce by around 35%. That's according to a new report from Bloomberg, and along with the 1800 layoffs already planned over at Unity Software, it marks a grim start to 2024 in the games space. In 2023, the Amazon-owned video platform...
News Lil Guardsman Combines Papers, Please-Style Duties with an Explorable Fantasy World
Coming very soon on PS5 and PS4
If you've been craving the bureaucratic responsibilities of Papers, Please, you might be interested in Lil Guardsman — although the tone couldn't be more different. Due to arrive on PS5 and PS4 on 23rd January, this cartoonish, 2D adventure has you admitting — or denying — entry into a fantasy kingdom. You play...
News Panda Is Fighting for Bamboo Shoots in Latest Tekken 8 Character Trailer
Panda pop
We're getting very close to Tekken 8 now, and Bandai Namco has kept things ticking with regularly released character trailers. The latest of these shines a light on Panda, a character that's been part of the series since PS1's Tekken 3. In the video, we see her using powerful leaps and charged punches to lay waste to her opponent. It...
Tuesday9th Jan 2024
News Baldur's Gate 3 Gets Another Massive Patch Out of Nowhere
Hotfix #16 is here
A new update for Baldur's Gate 3 has arrived, kicking off 2024 with a bit of an unexpected bang. Hotfix #16 promises a laundry list of bug fixes, while also making minor improvements to specific mechanics. Chances are, if you happen to be running into a particular or persistent issue, this patch will probably address it. Fair...
News Marvel's Spider-Man's Mary-Jane Face Model Calls for an End to Unacceptable Behaviour
"I felt unsafe and uncomfortable"
Stephanie Tyler Jones, Mary-Jane Watson’s face model in Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, has written an impassioned plea on her social media, begging for an end to unwarranted harassment from rabid followers. Writing on Instagram, in a post addressed to ‘Spider-Man fans’, she said she...
News Cyberpunk 2077's Next Patch Is Expected to Drop Very Soon
Chippin' in
Cyberpunk 2077 fans have been anticipating a new patch for the open world RPG since the end of last year. Update 2.1, which launched on the 5th December, brought some major additions like a working metro system, new romance events, and replayable races — but it also introduced a handful of fresh bugs. CD Projekt Red has already stated...
News Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Previews Are Far from Positive
Kill streak
People have been casting a cynical eye over Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League for a while now, ever since it was revealed to be a live service title. Rocksteady, the near legendary developer behind the Batman: Arkham games, has been working on this thing for what feels like way too long, and based on a number of fresh previews from...
News Kaitlyn Dever Will Play Abby in HBO's The Last of Us Season 2
Time to hit the gym
It's official: we now know who will play the role of Abby in The Last of Us season 2 from HBO. Actress Kaitlyn Dever will play Ellie's vengeful enemy in the follow up to season 1, which recently scooped up several Emmy awards. Dever is known for various roles in the likes of Unblievable, Dopesick, and Booksmart. The news comes...
News Sounds Like Sony's Next State of Play Livestream Isn't Far Away
Everyone's planning a showcase
All three platform holders look set to host digital showcases in the coming weeks, as Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb shares his thoughts on the months ahead after Microsoft announced a new Developer Direct for next week. Talking on this week's Giant Bombcast, he claims a State of Play livestream "is coming" from Sony...
News Warner Summoning More Harry Potter Games After Success of Hogwarts Legacy
Accio games
Warner Bros. captured magic in a bottle with Hogwart Legacy, and the open world action RPG dominated sales charts all year. It conjured an impressive 22 million copies sold, making it the year's best-selling game. Such a momentous expenditure of energy could not go unnoticed, and it should come as no surprise that this success would...
News Helldivers 2 Delay Just a Typo, PlayStation Seemingly Confirms
Still launching on 8th Feb
Update: Updated marketing material from PlayStation strongly suggests that Helldivers 2 is still releasing on the 8th February. Last night, a trailer from CES 2024 contained small print that seemed to confirm a delay, but it looks like that was just a typo (unless the new date has actually been leaked, but that seems...
News New PS5 Slim Faceplates Spotted at CES
The Deep Earth Collection for the Slim
New PS5 Console Covers spotted at CES suggest the latest Deep Earth Collection of faceplates for Sony's current-gen system could soon become available for the PS5 Slim also. The Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver variants are already available (from 26th January 2024 for Sterling Silver) for the...
News Apex Legends Fans Are Absolutely Irate with the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Event's Pricing
Materia girl
Acquiring all of the previously announced Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth crossover content in Battle Royale smash hit Apex Legends could cost you upwards of $300. The event, which goes into effect today, includes a whole bunch of cosmetics and gear from the upcoming Square Enix sequel – but the prices are out of control. <related...
News Unity Software to Cut 1,800 Jobs in Wake of Runtime Fee Fiasco
A quarter of all employees
The price of Unity Software's surreal own goal last year was being felt after the next stage in its "company reset" mandate was revealed. The company said (in regulatory filing and internal company memo on Monday) it would target laying off approximately 25% of its workforce, some 1,800 jobs, across all business areas...
Live Watch Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference Right Here
Electronics avenue
Looking to watch Sony’s CES 2024 press conference? Then you’ve come to the right place. Look, we’ll be upfront with you right out of the gate: this is the Consumer Electronics Show, so don’t expect a particularly heavy emphasis on PlayStation at all. We should get a glimpse into the manufacturer’s overarching strategy,...
News There Are More People Playing PS5, PS4 Than Ever Before
An enormous 123 million, actually
Sony announced that monthly active users for PlayStation – which will primarily consist of PS5 and PS4 players, but may include a few PS3 stragglers, too – eclipsed all records in December 2023, as they totalled 123 million account logins overall. This could include multiple users on the same system, but...
News Gravity Rush's Movie Adaptation Makes a Surprise Cameo at CES 2024
Katch it if you can
Of all the things we expected to see during Sony’s CES 2024 presentation, Gravity Rush was probably bottom of the list. The cult cel-shaded superhero series from Japan Studio, which sees topsy-turvy protagonist Kat manipulating gravity in order to fly around its world, has been rumoured to be getting a live action adaptation...
News Horizon Forbidden West on PC Getting Gorgeous DLSS 3 Support
Ridiculously good looking
As Sony's strategic vision increasingly grows to encompass PC players, it should come as no surprise that studios like Guerrilla would want to leverage the latest tech to make their games look and run as well as mechanically possible. The already gorgeous Horizon Forbidden West is getting a Complete Edition (due out in...
News PS5's Controller Used to Drive Sony's Real-World Car on Stage at CES 2024
The real driving simulator
Sony is making an electronic vehicle named AFEELA in collaboration with Honda, and the companies once again used CES 2024 as an opportunity to provide an update on its progress. Among lots and lots of babble about mobility – and a brief wishy-washy segment about AI – the firm enjoyed a rapturous response as it drove...
News Spy X Family's PS5, PS4 Street Fighter 6 Cameo Doesn't Quite Meet Expectations
Forgery
After an extended build up, Capcom has peeled back the curtain on Street Fighter 6’s crossover with Spy X Family Code: White – but the results haven’t left fans feeling waku waku. Effectively, the crossover amounts to a couple of avatar outfits for protagonists Loid and Yor Forger, allowing you to cosplay as the characters in the...
News Nick Offerman Wants to Make a Bill and Frank The Last of Us HBO Spin-Off
He's already pitched it
Nick Offerman was perfectly cast as Bill in the HBO adaption of The Last of Us, providing fans with a more nuanced look at the taciturn survivor in one of the season's standout episodes. The performance was so good it earned Offerman an Emmy, and he must have resonated with the role; he's already pitched HBO on a Bill and...
Feature Inside Red Candle, Taiwan's Iconic Trailblazing Indie Developer
On exploring its culture and reinventing itself
Red Candle’s atmospheric side-scrolling horror Detention has been adapted into a full-length novel, a blockbuster live action movie, and a high-profile Netflix television series in the near-seven or so years since it debuted – but you wouldn’t know it upon entering the Taiwanese developer’s...
News Nobody Expected to See Brian Cox Retelling Tekken's Entire Storyline Today
But here we are
With Tekken 8 releasing in just over a couple of weeks, you would have expected Bandai Namco to release some kind of story recap spanning the series' many iterations. However, we doubt anyone could have predicted that said recap would be given to us by Scottish actor Brian Cox. If you're at all familiar with Cox, seeing him harp on...
News Sony Hasn't Entirely Forgotten About Patapon Either
Feverrr
In addition to showing some prototype footage of a Gravity Rush movie during its CES 2024 press conference, the firm also debuted a couple of clips of a Patapon project during its TorchLight showcase. The overlay explains that the company’s new studio space can be used for “IP development” including in gaming and anime. We’ve...
News Gran Turismo Dev to Collaborate with Sony Honda on Real-Life Car
Test drive AFEELA in Gran Turismo 7 for free
Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital, already at the heart of so many different projects, will collaborate with Sony Honda Mobility on its real-life electric vehicle, AFEELA. The partnership was announced during the Japanese giant’s CES 2024 press conference overnight, although exactly what the...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Director Already Hard at Work on Larian Studios' Next Game
But don't expect specifics anytime soon
It's hard to find a more exciting success story from 2023 than that of Larian Studios, the plucky Belgian developer behind the monumental Baldur's Gate 3. Extremely deep and full of meaningful, unique content, it was the work of hundreds of passionate minds across years, setting an imposing precedent for the...
News Jeff Minter's Akka Arrh Set for PSVR2 Port This March
Step inside the madness
Atari has announced last year's Akka Arrh from Jeff Minter will be receiving a PSVR2 port this March. The game will now play out in a 3D space rather than the 2D universe of the original version, allowing every element of the vision to come "to life with an intensity and clarity that was once unimaginable". Beyond the March...
News Immortality Brings Marissa Marcel's Lost Films to PS5, Out 23rd January
From Her Story, Telling Lies creator Sam Barlow
Half Mermaid Productions and Her Story, Telling Lies creator Sam Barlow have confirmed Immortality will be ported to PS5 on 23rd January 2023 for $19.99. Barlow first shared word of a PS5 version being in the works casually on Twitter last year, but with the port now official, it's confirmed the...
Monday8th Jan 2024
The 100 best games on PS4
What are the best games on PS4? Sony's fourth home console is widely regarded for its immense library of great games, and so putting together a definitive list is never going to be easy. That's why we asked for your help in making this best PS4 games guide. All of the games that you'll find on these pages have been ranked...
News Naughty Dog Details The Last of Us 2 Remastered Upgrade Path on PS5
It can't be for nothing
Those currently enduring or plotting a playthrough of Naughty Dog's grim epic on PS5 have been given some hope. The developer has shared vital information on how The Last of Us Part II Remastered upgrade will work for veteran players looking to do it all over again. The developer posted an update on Twitter detailing the...
News Tomb Raider Trilogy Remaster Has 'Plenty More to Share' as Fans Question Lack of Gameplay
"Soon"
The awkwardly named Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft launches in just over a month on PS5 and PS4, but all we've seen of the project up until this point is a small selection of screenshots and roughly 20 seconds of trailer footage. The lack of fresh information has eager Tomb Raider fans on edge — and so plenty of them have...
Rumour Sea of Thieves Might Be One More Xbox Game Coming to PS5
Potentially part of a change in strategy
Off the back of speculation suggesting Microsoft exclusive Hi-Fi Rush could be ported to Nintendo Switch — and maybe even PS5 also — Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb has claimed Sea of Thieves from Rare might also be jumping ship to Sony's system. Speaking on his daily Game Mess Mornings show, Grubb...
News PlayStation's Head of Third Party Deals and Acquisitions Gives Insight into How It All Works
The best place to play
Over the last few years especially, PlayStation as a company has been difficult to read. Sony's video game arm has adopted a secretive strategy ever since it launched the PS5, and so any degree of insight that we get into PlayStation's inner workings is always interesting. And this is where Shawne Benson enters the equation...
Guide What Time Is Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference?
The first briefing of the year
Looking for what time is Sony's CES 2024 press conference? The Japanese manufacturing titan may have shifted its focus to entertainment in recent years, but it remains a consumer electronics giant — and has been a permanent fixture at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for decades now. This year is no...
News Spyro the Dragon Tweet Ignites Hopes for a Sequel
We want to believe
Proving the timeless power of the IP, an affirmational Tweet from the official Spyro the Dragon account has caused a stir, fueling speculation that another entry in the series might be in the offing. The Spyro: Reignited Trilogy was released in 2018 on PS4, and outside of an appearance in Crash Team Rumble, we haven't seen much of...
News Fiendish Baldur's Gate 3 Players Exploit Raphael for Infernal Act 1 Gear
Pairs well with Zhalk's Everburn Blade, we hear
Baldur's Gate 3 is one of the most intricate and absorbing RPGs ever made, and almost six months after launch, players are still kicking the tyres of Larian's epic game. An exploit has recently been uncovered in the game's opening hours that will allow exceptionally dedicated players to not only turn...
News PS5's UK Sales End 2023 Down by 19%, But Still the Leading Console
The most popular system under the tree
New data from GfK has confirmed the PS5 was the best-selling console within the UK across December and throughout the Christmas period, though it achieved that with a 19 per cent dip in sales compared to November 2023. The current-gen system was the only machine to suffer a dip in purchases, with Nintendo...
News The Last of Us HBO Wins Eight Emmy Awards, Snubbed at Golden Globes
Storm Reid, Nick Offerman win guest awards
HBO's TV adaptation of The Last of Us had contrasting fortunes at the Emmy Awards and Golden Globes this past weekend, as the series scooped up eight Emmy Awards in a variety of categories while it was completely forgotten about at the Golden Globes. It received three nominations, but lost out to...
News Metal Gear Solid Remake Hopes Kept Alive by New Report
Delta: Snake Eater the priority, though
Konami looks to be resurrecting its Metal Gear Solid series via ports of all the old mainline games that form the Master Collection (with volume one already out now), but a new report has reignited hopes the Japanese publisher still plans to give the original PS1 classic a full makeover. Areajugones (via
News Cult of the Lamb's Sins of the Flesh Update Is Its Biggest Yet, Launches 16th January
Birds and bees
Devolver Digital has just put out a new trailer for Cult of the Lamb: Sins of the Flesh, the game's largest post-launch DLC update so far. Amid a brief preview of gameplay, we get a release date, and it's not far off, arriving on 16th January, 2024. The game made waves on social media at the end of last year when it began teasing...
News Sony's Third-Party Chief Explains How PlayStation Makes PS5 the Best Place to Play
"They're the experts at making a great game"
Vanishingly few games on PS5 are actually exclusive, but Sony has done an outstanding job since the start of the generation of setting its system apart. A lot of this has revolved around the unique features of the DualSense controller, and PlayStation’s Global Head of Third-Party Portfolio Shawne Benson...
News Podcast Chit-Chat Prompts Fresh Xbox First-Party on PS5, PS4 Rumours
A different kinda rush
If you poked your head into the deep recesses of enthusiast gaming social media this weekend, you’ll have no doubt discovered avid discussion about the potential of a high profile Xbox first-party game coming to rival consoles. While the discussion has largely occurred in riddles – as is so often the case with this...
News Hogwarts Legacy Conjures a Staggering 22 Million Sales
Like magic
Magically-charged action RPG Hogwarts Legacy sold 22 million copies in 2023, Warner Bros. has revealed. Even for a game that's based on such a massive property, that's a staggering number — putting it right up there with the best selling titles of the last few years. Initially, the game launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in back...
News Monster Hunter World Enjoys Massive Popularity Surge Following Wilds Reveal
Worldwide
Monster Hunter World is currently enjoying one of the most popular periods of its life, despite being almost six years old. The action RPG's active player numbers have skyrocketed over the last few weeks, with sites like Steam Charts suggesting it hasn't been this huge since the release of Iceborne — the game's only expansion — in...
News Alan Wake Set for Dead by Daylight, More Info Tomorrow
There's always a flashlight
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive appears ready to confirm Alan Wake protagonist... Alan Wake will be the next playable Survivor in the multiplayer game. The developer has published a new Twitter post that teases a blinking flashlight, presumably referring to the one the writer uses in-game to fight back the...
News Dawntrail Adding Artistic Pictomancer Job Class to Final Fantasy 14 on PS5, PS4
Relm reborn
Juggernaut MMO Final Fantasy XIV's upcoming Dawntrail expansion introduces the Pictomancer Job class, inspired by the artistic magic of Relm Arrowny of Final Fantasy VI fame. The Pictomancer is a ranged DPS class that uses a magical paintbrush and pallet to bring their artistic creations to bear on the battlefield, with colourful and...
News Surgeon Simulator, I am Bread Dev Bossa Studios Hit with Layoffs
Following "perfect storm" of events
The latest studio to be affected by layoffs is London-based Bossa Studio, the developer behind the outrageous Surgeon Simulator and the surreal I Am Bread. A third of the studio's headcount has reportedly been let go following a "perfect storm" of woes that led to the unhappy decision. GamesIndustry.biz reports...
Sunday7th Jan 2024
News Football Fans Anticipate an Update on PS5's EA Sports College Football This Coming Week
A long-awaited revival
The long-in-development, oft-delayed reboot of EA Sports College Football, which has been fervently anticipated by gridiron fans for years, could finally be unveiled this coming week – according to a report by 247Sports. The site claims “sources” have told it that new information about the title will be unveiled during...
News Iconic Manga Hunter X Hunter Getting Fighting Game Adaptation
Nen Impact
The legendary manga Hunter X Hunter, which has been running 25 years and remains notoriously unfinished, is getting a fighting game adaptation. While platforms are currently unconfirmed, it’s safe to assume that the Eighting developed three-on-three brawler will launch on PS5 and PS4, as there’s an enormous market for titles of this...
Saturday6th Jan 2024
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 510
Dry January
It's the bleak first week of a New Year. We suppose there's renewed optimism with it being 2024, but the weather sucks and the frivolity of Christmas is in the rear-view mirror. At least there's video games, eh? Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: After wrapping up God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla during the week, I'm moving on to...
Poll Which Persona Game Has the Best Opening?
Now it's personal
Atlus revealed the opening for Persona 3 Reload earlier this week, and it's so good that it got us wondering: which Persona game has the best title sequence? In case you don't know, each game in the series typically introduces itself with an animated opening, featuring a unique song and some gorgeous artwork. There's no doubt...
Friday5th Jan 2024
News The Last of Us 2 Remastered's No Return Mode 'Not Recommended for Weak Hearts', Warns Dev
Palpitations are normal, right?
The release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered is right around the corner, lurking in the darkness, with Naughty Dog's enhanced re-release creeping towards a PS5 launch on 19th January. One of the most intriguing aspects is the vaunted No Return mode, a roguelike twist on gameplay, which one Naughty Dog developer...
Feature 30 PS5, PS4 Indie Games to Watch Out for in 2024
Indie-licious
Every year is filled to bursting with wonderful indie games, and it looks like 2024 will be no different. While the big-budget side of the industry is also firing on all cylinders, it's often the indie space where you'll find the most creative, diverse, and interesting stuff to play. If you're keen to learn a little more about what...
Deals PlayStation Direct Slashes Prices of Games and Accessories in January Sale (UK)
Up to 50% off PS5's biggest and best
If you're on the lookout for some decent savings to kick off the new year, PlayStation's official UK store might just be the place for you thanks to its newly-launched January sale. Coinciding with the PS Store's digital January sale, which is offering literally thousands of digital savings right now, these new...
Poll Which PS5 Games are You Buying in Early 2024's Ridiculous Release Schedule?
40 PS5 games up for grabs
2024 is upon us, and off the back of an amazing array of games in 2023, this year is serving up a lot of new releases over the next few months. Indeed, the period we're categorising as 'early 2024' (from now until the end of April) is packed with PS5 titles, and we want to know how you'll be spending your hard-earned money...
News GTA 5's Michael Voice Actor a Big Fan of GTA 6 Protagonist: 'Lucia's Hard, Man'
Addresses claims the series has gone "woke"
Grand Theft Auto V voice actor Ned Luke is a big fan of Lucia's vibe, one of two playable protagonists in Rockstar's hotly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. Luke, who portrayed Michael in GTA V, called the inclusion "huge" for the series, pushing back on "clowns" who insist the series has somehow gone woke...
News Get Lost in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's Dark World on PS5, PS4
It's about time
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft's imminent action platformer, will see the return of the titular Prince in an all-new adventure, the first since 2010's The Forgotten Sands. Forgoing 3D, this more traditional style will hearken to the series' roots, taking inspiration from Persian mythology and adding a darker twist. Combat...
Soapbox Hear Me Out! Honkai: Star Rail Is One of PS5's Better Roguelites
The scintillating Simulated Universe
Roguelites are so universally popular these days that you’re beginning to see the genre bolted on to cinematic action games, like God of War Ragnarok’s recent Valhalla expansion or the upcoming No Return mode being added to The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered. While both great examples of the formula, I want to...
News Holster That Evoker! Persona 3 Reload PS5, PS4 Animated Opener Here to Hold You Over
Killer style
The interminable wait for Persona 3 Reload has felt like an eternity, but in concrete proof we aren't stuck in Tartarus, Atlus has released the eagerly anticipated RPG's opening animated movie. The cherry on top? We get our first taste of an all-new track: "Full Moon Full Life". In the trailer, we see the sorts of suicide-themed...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Comes to Apex Legends in Surpisingly Involved Crossover Event
Limits were made to be broken
If the wait for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth proves too much to bear, perhaps letting off some Mako-infused steam in Apex Legends is the salve you need? The popular hero shooter is getting a surprisingly involved crossover with Square Enix's upcoming roleplaying epic, replacing unranked Battle Royale, and you can jump in...
News Granblue Fantasy Anime Goes Free on YouTube Ahead of Relink's February Launch
Linking up
If you're looking forward to Granblue Fantasy: Relink and you want to get in the mood for some sky island adventure, Cygames has your back. The company's English YouTube channel has uploaded the first seven episodes of the Granblue Fantasy anime, suitably titled Granblue Fantasy: The Animation. It first aired in 2017, and it adapts the...
Thursday4th Jan 2024
Preview Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is the First PS5 Must-Play of 2024
Our thoughts after four hours of play
Is there a better way to start the year than playing a new Yakuza / Like a Dragon game? It was Yakuza 0 that fronted the first few months of a memorable 2017 for Japanese gaming fans, and now Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is primed and ready to begin another hot streak for the country's developers seven years...
News The New Prince of Persia Will Run At a Blistering 120fps in 4K on PS5
PS4 will be pretty polished, too
Expect the upcoming Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to look smooth as butter on PS5, as the game will support full 4K resolution at a blistering 120 frames-per-second on Sony’s new-gen console. Ubisoft confirmed the tidbit in a specifications blog post, where it also confirmed the PS4 Pro version will offer 60fps...
News Indefinitely Delayed Phasmophobia Will Come to PS5 'Soon As It's Ready'
Roadmap promises improvements
Eagerly anticipated ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia was a hit on Steam, and the wait for it to come to PlayStation has been torturous, plagued by repeated delays and at least one fire. Developer Kinetic Games posted a development roadmap, which still doesn't give us a date but does promise that the console release, when...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets 18 Minutes of New, 4K Character Class Gameplay on PS5
'Tis weak to fire
Dragon's Dogma 2 looms on the horizon, and IGN has managed to snag exclusive access to the action RPG ahead of its launch in March. The publication's posted 18 minutes of brand new PS5 gameplay (in 4K, no less), which showcases four character classes (or vocations, as they're known in-game). We get a good look at the sword and...
News Konami PS5 Remakes Silent Hill 2 and Snake Eater Scheduled for 2024, Says Sony
Creeping up
PlayStation has just published a trailer (above) and a webpage that both detail some of the biggest games heading our way in 2024. It's certainly worth checking out, as it does highlight how exciting this year is looking at this early stage. Most notable, though, is release windows for a pair of major Konami titles. Both Silent Hill 2...
Preview Animal Crossing on PS5, PS4 Made a Reality in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
We pay a visit to Dondoko Island
From serving noodles in Yakuza 5 to the go-kart races of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series has always been one of the leaders in the "games within a game" space. Effectively producing miniature titles that wouldn't look out of place if sold standalone on the PS Store, they provide engaging,...
News Disney May Have Accidentally Outed Star Wars Outlaws' PS5 Release Window
But it was quick to make an edit
We already knew that Ubisoft was plotting a 2024 launch for its open world sci-fi shooter Star Wars Outlaws, but a since-edited post on a Disney Parks blog may have nailed down more precisely when we can expect to visit a galaxy far, far away. Multiple outlets, including IGN, noticed the original blurb referenced a...
News Underrated PS5 Shooter RoboCop: Rogue City Teases New Game + Update
To protect and serve
Last year's RoboCop: Rogue City didn't appear on many Game of the Year lists, but plenty of people think it should have. The deliberately pulpy shooter, which manages to capture the tone of the original RoboCop movies rather well, has quickly become known as an underrated excursion — and it sounds like a big update it planned...
News Analysts Anticipate a Tougher Year for Live Service As Sony Aims to Infiltrate Sector
Oversaturation is becoming an issue
Sony may have placed its bets on live service too late – at least, that’s what one analyst appears to be alluding to. Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz as part of a 2024 predictions post, analyst Tom Wijman from firm Newzoo has hinted he expects a downturn in live service game development as the market reaches...
News PS5's Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Doesn't Want You to Forget About Its February Release
Ghosting
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is out on PS5 next month, and despite being shown off at various gaming events last year, it feels like the intriguing action title is struggling to stand out. Publisher Focus Entertainment is trying its best to get some eyes on the game, and so it's pumping out these smaller gameplay trailers — each one of...
News Despite Circling Wolves, CD Projekt Red Not Interested in Being Acquired
Aard luck
CD Projekt Red has seemingly weathered a storm of its creation, the chaotic launch of Cyberpunk 2077, which was ultimately redeemed through years of additional work culminating with the release of Phantom Liberty. With another Witcher game in development and a trio of other projects in the offing, it's an exciting time for the Polish...
News Stray Souls Studio Shutters, Citing Publisher Closure and Relentless Cyber Attacks
"The matter is now in the hands of our lawyers"
Developer Jukai Studio, the team behind the poorly received horror title Stray Souls, has announced its closure several months after releasing the game on PS5 and PS4. In a statement, the developer cites the surprise closure of publisher Versus Evil as a contributing factor, in addition to relentless...
News FMV Mess Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Fixes PS5 , PS4's Piping in March
Will you take the plunge?
While we’re big fans of preservation here at Push Square, we must concede we’re a little surprised to see 1993’s infamous FMV outing Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties get a re-release on PS5 and PS4. That’s exactly what’s happening thanks to Limited Run Games, though – and according to a PS Store listing spotted by
News Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Smashed 5 Million Sales in 2023
Got that Dogtown in 'em
CD Projekt Red has provided a quick update on the commercial success of Phantom Liberty — the big Cyberpunk 2077 expansion that released back in September of last year. The DLC launched alongside the game's 2.0 Update, which once again propelled the open world RPG back into the spotlight. Anyway, Phantom Liberty managed to...
News Jack Black to Star as Steve in Minecraft Movie
Chris Pratt is screaming
In an age of successful movies based on video game characters like Mario, Sonic, and Nathan Drake, it was perhaps inevitable that we would get a Minecraft movie starring Jack Black as unassuming player-insert Steve. The actor confirmed the casting on Instagram in a suitably silly style; the film is targeting a 2025 release...
News Unleash Avian Rage in Pigeon Simulator Survival on PS5
Death from above
Pigeon Simulator Survival (not to be confused with the unrelated Pigeon Simulator) is looking like the hottest new bird sim to hit the market. Avian enthusiasts on PS5 can spread their wings and soar, taking revenge on unsuspecting, terrestrial-bound mortals. Developer Midnight Works tasks players with taking control of a...
Wednesday3rd Jan 2024
News Days Gone Dev on New PS5 Exclusive: We're Cooking
Team teases new-gen title
Days Gone developer Bend Studio doesn’t seem ready to reveal it’s new PS5 project just yet, but it’s making meaningful progress behind-the-scenes. Asked for an update on its work, a spokesperson for the studio said on Twitter: “We’re cooking.” While it’s not much to go on at all, it’s at least a confident...
Feature Push Square Readers' 20 Most Anticipated PS5 Games of 2024
As voted by you
Near the end of last year, we asked the Push Square community to vote for their most anticipated PS5 games of 2024. Over 11,500 votes were cast across 50 games, and it's fair to say that the results are very tightly packed. Below, we've gathered the top 20, based on your votes. We've also included the number of votes and percentage...
News 2,000 More PS5, PS4 Deals Join PS Store's Already Gargantuan January Sale
Happy new year
The PS Store's January Sale got started part way through December, and it was already enormous, but how about thousands more deals? That's what Sony's now offering, having just extended the sale with just over 2,000 more PS5 and PS4 games. Discounted until 17th January, the range of titles included is massive, as you can see via...
News Former Call of Duty Dev Says Decisions Made by Bobby Kotick 'Made Our Games Worse'
Glowing references
The decisions made by outgoing Activision CEO Bobby Kotick actively made Call of Duty games worse. That's according to Christina Pollock a programmer who previously worked on the series. Pollock, along with many other former colleagues, made their feelings regarding the controversial exec known on social media once it was...
News The Sinking City Dev Frogwares Emerges Victorious Following Lengthy Legal Battle
Sinking no longer
Ukrainian developer Frogwares has emerged victorious following a lengthy legal battle with then-publisher Nacon over the Lovecraftian detective game The Sinking City. Frogwares is now the sole publisher of the IP across all platforms, and this development hopefully signals the end of the tumultuous tale. Longtime readers and...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Is the Country's Biggest Boxed Release of 2023
Ends 10-year streak for EA's footie sim
The UK's final weekly chart of 2023 for physical games is here, and it's Hogwarts Legacy that takes the top spot as the year comes to a close. However, WB Games' open world Harry Potter title has achieved more than that — as reported by GamesIndustry, it's the UK's best-selling boxed game of 2023 overall...
News Pour One Out for Gran Turismo Sport, Now Delisted from PS Store
Jumping the gun
Gran Turismo Sport has been delisted from the PlayStation Store, but it seems a little ahead of schedule. Polyphony Digital's PS4 exclusive was set to get the chequered flag for its online component at the end of January, after a slow sunsetting of DLC starting in December, offline modes remaining playable. This was announced back...
Random Atelier Is Everywhere in Asia Right Now
Mobile entry getting giant marketing push
Atelier is one of those niche PlayStation franchises that seems to get new entries annually but rarely makes a splash outside of its core community. That appears to be changing in Asia, however, where Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator – yes, that’s really its name –...
News Tekken 8 Director Says Accessibility Concerns Unwarranted, or Just 'Misunderstood'
"We have never claimed or publicised that these options cover all players' colour vision"
Tekken 8 director Katushiro Harada has responded to concerns raised regarding one facet of the upcoming fighters' accessibility suite, saying some have "misunderstood" the options available. Concerns were raised by advocates after video and screenshots went...
News Sniper Elite Studio Founders Receive CBE, Included in King's New Year Honours List
For services to the economy
Chris and Jason Kingsley, founders of Rebellion Developments, the Oxford-based studio behind series like Sniper Elite and Zombie Army, have both been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire), included in the King's New Year Honours list for their services to the economy. The brothers have been...
News Super Mega Baseball 4 Is Coming to PS5, PS4's EA Play Catalogue
Ballin'
If you’re an EA Play subscriber, then you’ll have a new title to test out very soon: Super Mega Baseball 4. It’ll be available for members to download and play from 11th January. EA obviously acquired developer Metalhead Studio a little while ago, and this was its first release under the mega-publisher’s umbrella. The added budget...
Tuesday2nd Jan 2024
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
A 100% completion guide for A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiem is an action adventure game developed by Asobo Studio for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and is the direct follow-up to 2019's A Plague Tale: Innocence. This A Plague Tale: Requiem walkthrough, which documents all collectibles
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News Tekken 8 Early Release Date Is a Mistake, Bandai Namco Confirms
Tekken the p*ss
Social media speculation regarding Tekken 8's release date has been rampant today, all stemming from a post on Reddit. User shyl0c shared a picture from their local game shop, clearly showing Tekken 8 promotional posters complete with a 21st January PS5 launch date. Of course, the fighting title has long been locked in for the 26th...
News PS Plus Essential's Monthly Games for January 2024 Available Now on PS5, PS4
Save the world
Happy new year, everyone! The next 12 months will no doubt be stuffed with brilliant new games (just the first quarter is looking nuts), but if you missed some older titles, PS Plus Essential's monthly selection of games will keep you busy. Sony is kicking off 2024 with a strong lineup for January, and the trio is available right now...
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Newcomers Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Flowers, Souvenirs
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Game of the Year Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
As voted by you
The time has come to unveil the best PS5 and PS4 games of 2023... according to readers of Push Square! As is tradition, we presented the community with a shortlist of 50 PlayStation titles near the end of last year. Readers were asked to vote for up to five of their favourites. We used a weighted voting system to ensure a fairer...
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: All Souvenirs Locations
Immortal Memories Trophy guide
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All alone
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The call of the sea
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Protect One Protect All
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
How to unlock all the Trophies in A Plague Tale: Requiem
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Under a New Sun Walkthrough
The start of something new
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Mini Review Breachers (PSVR2) - One of the Best Shooters for Sony's VR Platform
Once more unto the breach, dear friends
Released on Meta Quest VR in April 2023 to widespread acclaim, Breachers is a Rainbow Six Siege-style 5v5 tactical shooter that's now available on PSVR2. You and four teammates assume the role of either 'Enforcers' or 'Revolters'; the former team is tasked with infiltrating the location and disarming bombs,...
The great escape
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: A Sea of Promises Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Feathers, Souvenirs
Land ahoy
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: All Flowers Locations
Herbalist Trophy guide
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: King Hugo Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Flowers
Under the sun
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News Sony Hit with French Fine for Allegedly Manipulating PS4 Controller Market
Sacrebleu!
France's antitrust regulator, Autorité de la Concurrence, has handed Japanese tech giant Sony a fine of 13.5 million Euros ($14.8 million) after finding it used its dominant position to corner the market, specifically in the realm of third-party PS4 controller manufacture. Competition Policy International/Pymnts (thanks PSLS) reported...
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: All Secret Chests Locations
Explorer Trophy guide
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News Here's When to Watch Sony's First Press Conference of 2024
But don't expect a focus on PlayStation
Sony’s first press conference of 2024 is just days away, but perhaps don’t set your expectations too high. The Consumer Electronics Show will get underway next week, and as is always the case, the Japanese giant will host its own press conference. While we’d expect references to PlayStation, the focus on...
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: The Life We Deserve Walkthrough
Family reunion
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News Job Listing Indicates Horizon MMO Still in Development, Just Not for PS5
Never say never
Fans of Guerilla's ever-growing Horizon franchise might be pleased to learn that that long-rumoured MMORPG spinoff, "Project Skyline", seems to still be in active development. They might be less thrilled to discover there's nothing to suggest it's coming to PS5 outside of being a Horizon game, expected to launch on PC and mobile in...
Round Up All Our Game of the Year 2023 Winners
The top 10 has been decided
Welcome to 2024, everyone! With our Game of the Year coverage just about wrapped up, we've put together this handy article in which we're going to recap all of 2023's winners. Indeed, it's time to put that last 12 months behind us and look ahead to what should be another exciting year for PlayStation fans. Without...
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: All Feathers Locations
Ornithologist Trophy guide
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Legacy of De Rune Family Walkthrough
One year later
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Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Dying Sun Walkthrough
Rat attack
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News Square Enix President Resolves to Implement 'Aggressive' AI Strategy
Happy New Year
In unsurprising news, publisher Square Enix has announced a bold new vision for the company in 2024, again promising to chase whatever the hottest speculative technology on the market happens to be. President Takashi Kiryu rang in the new year with a bold directive, confirming the firm will be "aggressive in applying AI and other...
News Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition Will Creep onto PS5, According to ESRB
Current-gen port incoming
It looks as though Bandai Namco is doing a lot with its horror platformer series, Little Nightmares, this year. In addition to the upcoming Little Nightmares 3, it seems a remaster of the first game is also on the way. An ESRB listing has outed the existence of Little Nightmares: Enhanced Edition, and it's heading to PS5...
Guide A Plague Tale: Requiem: Healing Our Wounds Walkthrough
Back at sea
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News Twisted Metal TV Adaptation to Introduce Calypso, Axel in Raucous Second Season
Mr. Grimm, Dollface will also enter the race
Peacock's surprisingly decent Twisted Metal adaptation has been confirmed for a second season, and the comedy series is taking the opportunity to introduce some fan-favourite characters. Calypso, the sadistic creator of the Twisted Metal tournament, will make his debut alongside playable characters from...
News Expect More Sephiroth While Exploring Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Watch your back
Final Fantasy VII Remake zoomed in on the 1997 classic JRPG, making a complete game from the opening hours alone. The upcoming Rebirth will continue the trend, further fleshing out the latter's expansive middle section and giving characters like Sephiroth an appropriately upsized role. Speaking to Game Informer, producer Yoshinori...
News Fate/Samurai Remnant Summons Some Kind of Tournament DLC in February
The first of three
As promised, the future of Fate/Samurai Remnant was revealed during a special Fate broadcast on New Year's Eve (and we're only just covering it now because... well, we were too busy sleeping off all of the alcohol we consumed). The action RPG is getting three rounds of DLC in 2024, with the first, titled Keian Command...
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Game of the Year #1 - Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Arachnophilia
This year has been so stacked with brilliant games of all shapes and sizes, and so our number one Game of the Year slot was never a total certainty. As it so happened, the race for first place was incredibly close, with just one point in it, and the two games vying for victory couldn't be more different. Ultimately, though, the big,...
Game of the Year Sammy's Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games of 2023
Honk if you're Sammy
Our individual Game of the Year articles allow our lovely team of writers to share their own personal PS5 and PS4 picks for 2023. Today, it's the turn of editor Sammy Barker. 5. Horizon Call of the Mountain: To be fair, PSVR2 had a strong end to the year, but the headset undoubtedly lulled following its exceptional launch...
News Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Kickstart 2024 with Awesome New Art
The New Year begins
Dragon's Dogma 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are easily two of the most anticipated titles of 2024 — and they'll be here before you know it. Expectations are sky high for both action RPGs given previous efforts, and so to get the hype machine well and truly rolling, Capcom and Square Enix have posted brand new artworks (in...
Game of the Year Best PS5, PS4 Developer of 2023
Those raising the bar
Our Game of the Year coverage continues with the Best PS5, PS4 Developer of 2023, of which a top four has been put together by the Push Square editorial team. Here we'll crown the best studio of the year and recognise teams that have gone above and beyond for their titles, from releasing lots of games within the 12-month period...
Poll Was 2023 One of the Best Ever Years for New Game Releases?
Games of the year
All throughout 2023, we saw plenty of people asking whether the year would go down as one of the best ever periods for new game releases. Indeed, it was an objectively stacked 12 months — and we're not even thinking about non-PlayStation platforms when we write that. Just to very quicky recap (in case you've already forgotten!),...
Feature Happy New Year from the Push Square Team
Auld lang Sony
Welcome to 2024! The time for ponderous Christmas reflection is over, as we reset ahead of what looks to be another action-packed year. The coming months are especially outrageous for PS5: January alone will play host to the likes of Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – two titles which are looking utterly essential, and...
