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News - September, 2024
Monday30th Sep 2024
News Sony Product Manager Urges PS5 Fans to 'Settle Down' Over Ads
Update: Bug has already been squashed
Update: Just as we hit publish on this post, many are reporting their user interface has already returned to normal. It may take a little time for the hotfix to proliferate, but just sit tight – this is in the process of being resolved now. Original Post: In a deleted post on social media, PlayStation’s...
News Bickering Begins Over PS5 Pro's Inability to Sell Out
Oh boy, here we go again
There have been periods, certainly in the UK, where PS5 Pro has been unavailable. Sony has been adding new inventory to its PlayStation Direct site, however, which means you’re technically still able to pre-order the supercharged system several days after it went on sale. For some on social media, this is being taken as a...
News PS5 Firmware Update Annoys with Unwanted Deluge of Ads, News Feed
This never would have happened under Jim Ryan
Over the weekend, we dimly became aware of a change that had taken place on our PS5 UI. Presumably added in the recent firmware update, it lay dormant, waiting for the perfect moment to strike, not unlike a horrible trapdoor spider. Whereas previously, the information underneath each game tile was mostly...
News Shadow's Campaign About the Same Length as Sonic's in Sonic X Shadow Generations
"Maybe a little less"
Sonic X Shadow Generations is speeding towards its October launch date on PS5 and PS4, and a new interview reveals roughly how long the remaster's brand new content is. Speaking to Japanese outlet Famitsu, Sonic Team's Shun Nakamura has commented on the length of Shadow Generations, the all-new campaign accompanying the...
News 'Difficult to Comment' on Astro Bot's Square Enix Snub, Says Team Asobi
No answers, just more questions
With the release of Team Asobi's delightful platformer Astro Bot now behind us, the complete absence of Square Enix references in the Rescue Mission successor remains a mystery. Studio head Nicolas Doucet said that he finds it "difficult to comment" on why the publisher, whose fortunes have always been closely tied to...
News Tech Experts Reckon PS5 Pro Could Help Pave the Way to PS6
An important stepping stone
Everyone’s got an opinion on PS5 Pro, whether they’re optimistic about the device or irritated by its $700/£700 price point. But there’s an interesting analysis piece published by tech experts Digital Foundry today which argues the supercharged system could lay the foundations for the PS6 – and that will benefit...
News Final Fantasy 16 Receives Permanent Price Cut on PS5 as Complete Edition Launches
Eikonic
This sort of flew under the radar over the weekend, but one of 2023's biggest PS5 titles has now been permanently lowered in price. Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 16, the latest entry in the long-running series, has had its PS Store price tag cut. It's gone from $69.99/£69.99 to $49.99/£49.99. This news comes alongside the...
News PS5 Fans Want to Protest Against New User Interface Advertising
Sony's got some thinking to do
PS5 owners are absolutely irate about changes made to the console’s user interface, and already some fans want to protest against the “feature”. While it’s not available to everyone on every game yet, the console is now pulling in news pertaining to select titles and displaying them when you hover over their...
News Infinity Nikki Could Be the Cosiest PS5 Game Ever Made
For real
Cosy games are a whole genre these days, and Infinity Nikki may be about to steal the crown. The upcoming open world platformer – a massively upgraded edition of Infold Games’ long-running fashion franchise – looks a lot like Genshin Impact in this gameplay trailer, as you switch between outfits to unlock different gameplay...
News Forgiving Gamers Are Contributing to The Day Before Devs’ New Kickstarter
PS5 stretch goal, anyone?
Having disappeared into the darkness after dropping a digital smoke bomb, developer Fntastic, infamous for its high-profile scam, The Day Before, is back with a fresh new Kickstarter project. Its new game, Escape Factory, looks like a harmless enough physics-based co-op title, and in a truly incredible display of...
News Throwback RPG Sea of Stars Gets Free, Game-Changing Update in November on PS5, PS4
Dawn of Equinox
Sea of Stars, the retro-inspired RPG from Sabotage Studio, is not only getting a DLC expansion, it's also set to receive a massive update — free for all players. Dubbed Dawn of Equinox, this massive patch now has a release date of 12th November, and the developer has revealed a bunch of details about what it brings to the game...
News Prospective PS6 Purchasers Would Consider a Portable Model
On the go
Sony may be considering two models of the PS6: a traditional stationary console and a handheld. Reports emerged earlier this month that the platform holder is developing two systems-on-a-chip (or SoCs) with its long-term partner AMD, suggesting there may be two versions of its next-gen console. While any talk of handhelds is speculation,...
News Death Stranding 2's Next-Gen PS5 Photo Mode Will Somehow Affect the Story
You should take good pictures
To be fair to Hideo Kojima, he’s been dabbling with photography in his games for quite some time. Do you remember Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot’s cool (but controversial) Beauty and the Beast photoshoots? Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will take things to an entirely new stratosphere, however, as new...
News Author Pulls PC God of War Ragnarok PSN Mod, Fearful of Sony's Wrath
Get Nintendo's lawyers on the phone
Last week, God of War Ragnarok was released on PC, and predictably, players on Steam lamented Sony's PSN mandate, promptly resorting to review bombing the game. Swiftly, a mod was created to get around this pesky requirement, and just as swiftly, its author pulled it from the internet, fearful of Sony's legal...
News Hideo Kojima's Dream of Breaking into Hollywood Is Nearly a Reality
A Hideo Kojima Film
Love or leave them, Hideo Kojima's games have a unique directorial flair that is the creator's signature. Over the years, many have accused the auteur of wanting to direct movies, with how extensive some cutscenes became. Kojima makes no secret of his love for film, and now that he's signed with talent agency WME, it seems the...
News Dragon of Dojima Roars in Official Like a Dragon: Yakuza Trailer
Prime's series looking like a love letter to fans
Prime's live-action adaptation of RGG's legendary Yakuza/Like a Dragon series will premiere on 24th October on Prime, and judging from the above trailer, it's going to be a banger. The melodramatic action drama delves into the lives and times of the shadowy Japanese underworld and its inhabitants,...
News As Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Turns 25, the Birdman All But Confirms There's More to Come
"There will be a future"
One of PlayStation's biggest success stories is the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. While there have been some sloppy landings here and there, the skateboarding franchise has been extremely popular ever since the first entry, which released 25 years ago. The series' namesake has commented on not only the legacy of the games,...
News Promising 3D Platformer The Smurfs: Dreams Gets Playable Demo on PS5, Available Now
Smurf it yourself
As far as licensed platformers go, The Smurfs: Dreams is looking like a pretty good one. It's set to launch on PS5 and PS4 come 24th October, but those with Sony's current-gen console can check it out right now with a free playable demo. The trailer above provides a glimpse at the game, which sees you exploring the dreams of the...
Sunday29th Sep 2024
News Death Stranding 2 PS5 Will 'Come Out Next Year', Crazy Photo Mode Revealed
Tokyo Game Show showcases new scenes from the game
Update: In the aftermath of his Tokyo Game Show presentation, Hideo Kojima has released the English language cinematics debuted during the show. You can watch all three below: Kojima also confirmed that his team has a release date set and “production is progressing towards that goal”. As...
News Sony's Live Service Push 'No Joke', A Lot of People Working on Horizon Online
On the Horizon
Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier has appeared on the Spawncast, where he got caught up in a conversation about Guerrilla’s current plans. There’s obviously quite a lot of Horizon on the way this year, with Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered due on 31st October and LEGO Horizon Adventures slated to follow on 14th November. But what...
News Dragon Quest Veterans on Dealing with 'Ridiculous Country' USA Amid Censorship Row
"Who's even complaining about this?"
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and former Shonen Jump editor Kazuhiko Torishima – who played a pivotal role in the franchise’s inception with the late Akira Toriyama – have spoken candidly at the Tokyo Game Show about censorship to the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Earlier
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 28
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 28 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Live Watch the Death Stranding 2 Special Stage Livestream Right Here
On the beach
Looking to watch the Death Stranding 2 Special Stage livestream? We'll be bringing you all of the news and announcements from the Tokyo Game Show, with live chat, right here. We're anticipating a new Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer during the presentation, as well as gameplay. Do note that this panel will likely be broadcast...
Saturday28th Sep 2024
News Fans Appear to Be Coming Around to PS5 Pro
Warming up
The reaction to the PS5 Pro’s announcement bordered on apocalyptic. While system architect Mark Cerny did a decent job of introducing the device, the $700/£700 price point triggered an obscene backlash. At the time, just 9.7% of you said you would pre-order the console in a Push Square poll. That’s a dire result for a website filled...
News Underperforming XDefiant Pours More Misery on Embattled Publisher Ubisoft
When it rains, it pours
Ubisoft is going through something of a sticky patch, with Assassin’s Creed Shadows getting delayed and Star Wars Outlaws underperforming. Now boss Yves Guillemot has admitted what many suspected: first-person shooter XDefiant is also falling short of the Fr
News 80s Anime, After Burner Fans Should Add Rogue Flight to Their PS5 Wishlist
Flying high
Rogue Flight’s thumbnail is doing the game a disservice. We’d glossed over this trailer for Truant Pixel’s newest title, assuming it was another lousy low-effort indie shmup. It’s actually an After Burner or Star Fox-style affair with an 80s anime aesthetic, reminiscent of Space Adventure Cobra or Battle of the Planets – it...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 548
State of play
It’s been another utterly insane week in PlayStation, and so we’re desperate for a rest. Unfortunately, there’s no rest for the wicked, as this weekend will be all about the Tokyo Game Show. Hopefully we still find time to relax with our favourite games. Aaron Bayne: A new week, a new season of The Finals. This season me and my...
News Cult PS3 Classic El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Will Make a Pilgrimage to PS5
Announced at Tokyo Game Show
When it first released on the PS3 in 2011, El Shaddai: Ascension Of The Metatron attracted a lot of attention due to its striking art style and strong narrative. In the years since, the release has established cult status, and has been ported to various other systems – including the Nintendo Switch. And now, it’ll be...
Friday27th Sep 2024
News PS Store Confirms Lots More PS5 Pro Enhanced Games with New Tag
PlayStation 5 Professional
Sony has announced numerous PS5 games that'll be receiving a PS5 Pro update to take advantage of the new hardware, but many more have been discovered thanks to the PS Store. A new tag on the digital storefront flags whether a game will be PS5 Pro Enhanced, and there are lots of additional titles on top of what's been...
News Eve's Body Physics Get a Boost in Surprise Stellar Blade PS5 Patch
A different kinda tush
Update: The new patch for Shift Up’s console debut Stellar Blade incorporates some new graphical features, some of which give protagonist Eve’s body physics a boost. The Korean developer outlined the full list of improvements in a post on social media earlier today. Fans have since been testing out the results: As...
Poll Did You Pre-Order a PS5 Pro?
Go Pro
Earlier this week, Sony opened up PS5 Pro pre-orders through its PlayStation Direct store, ahead of pre-orders at participating retailers going live on the 10th October. Here in the UK, it took roughly four or five hours for the first wave of standard PS5 Pros to sell out — but the 30th Anniversary edition was gone in just a couple of...
Saturday28th Sep 2024
News Star Wars Outlaws' Rescue Roadmap Provides a Snapshot of Modern PS5 Gaming
Sit tight
In hindsight, Ubisoft should have delayed Assassin’s Creed Shadows earlier and pushed Star Wars Outlaws into the open worlder’s November release slot. That would have given both teams plenty of time to polish up their titles, and perhaps we’d be looking at a less dire situation for the French publisher. Still, the damage has been...
Friday27th Sep 2024
Random Xbox Boss Complains About X Button After Being Handed PS5 Pad
He's worried he may Push Square instead
A video clip of Xbox boss Phil Spencer at the Tokyo Game Show has gone viral after he jokingly complained about the position of the b:X button on the DualSense controller. “The b:X button’s in the wrong place,” he laughed. “b:X is supposed to be over there.” He then pointed to the position of the...
News Newly Signed Law May Restrict Sony's Use of Terms Like 'Buy' or 'Purchase' for Digital Games
Score one for physical fans
A newly signed Californian law known as AB 2426 will require that digital storefronts operating within the American state (which, if it were a country, would have the fifth largest economy in the world) tell its customers they are licensing goods and not purchasing products. Sony obviously does a lot of business in...
News Date the Girls from Dead or Alive in Venus Vacation Prism for PS5, PS4
Love is in the air
First-person PS5 and PS4 romance game Venus Vacation Prism will see you dating the cast of Dead or Alive, in an all-new experience scheduled to release early next year. While this is unlikely to launch in the West, its Asian edition will feature full English subtitles, much like Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune on PS4 and PS Vita...
News Kojima's Next Big PlayStation Game Physint Will Take Some Time to Complete
Well, duh
Physint is the next big game from Hideo Kojima, developed in partnership with PlayStation and Sony Pictures. Speaking as part of an interview with Variety, the iconic Japanese director explained how he increasingly sees movies and interactive entertainment as interchangeable – and hinted that, while the aforementioned espionage title...
News Black Myth: Wukong Sales Over 20 Million In a Month, Entering GOAT Territory
With the majority playing on PC
Black Myth: Wukong continues to put up big numbers, with former PlayStation CEO Ken Kuturagi revealing at Tokyo Game Show that developer Game Science moved an astonishing 20 million units in the weeks following launch. For comparison, GTA V is the fastest-selling game of all time, moving around 11 million copies in 24...
News Genshin Impact's Rollerblading Waifu Will Bankrupt Whales on PS5, PS4
Update out on 9th October
Genshin Impact’s character designs are always on point, but they don’t really get much cooler than Natlan newcomer Xilonen – a musical master forger with rollerblades. Like many of her regional counterparts, there’s a big emphasis on traversal with this character, and she can use her wheeled shoes to skate up...
News With Timing Being Everything, French Union Calls on Ubisoft Workers to Strike
Guillemot family under siege
With the company's stock price approaching subterranean levels, it feels like something major is about to give over at Ubisoft. Blows have been raining down in the form of Star Wars Outlaws
News Gorgeous Metroidvania Nine Sols Will Ease the Wait for Silksong on PS5, PS4 in November
A game with sol
Publisher and developer Red Candle Games has at last announced a console release date for its picturesque action platformer, Nine Sols. After launching earlier this year on PC to rave reviews, the side-scrolling metroidvania will be making its way to PS5 and PS4 on 26th November, 2024. Self-described as a "Sekiro-lite" game, Nine...
News Slitterhead Is the Siren Successor for PS5, PS4 You've Been Craving
There's a touch of Gravity Rush, too
It may not have the PS Studios ident, but make no mistake, veteran director Keiichiro Toyama’s upcoming Slitterhead is every bit the spiritual successor to Siren. The ex-Japan Studio man’s debut independent projects builds on the idea of Sightjacking, introducing a possession-style system which allows you to...
News Notorious Gambler Lando Calrissian Playing for Keeps in Star Wars Outlaws DLC
"The most civilized game in the galaxy"
While the future of the Guillemot family business remains unclear, those who picked up Star Wars Outlaws have earned a glimmer of hope. While sales were soft, Ubisoft pledged it's "fully mobilised to swiftly implement a series of updates to polish and improve" the game. The first piece of post-story DLC has...
News PS5's Ginormous Tokyo Game Show Booth Will Make You Wish You Were in Japan
Lots to see and do
Sony’s presence at Tokyo Game Show is important because the platform holder’s generally been skipping conventions. It did appear at ChinaJoy in Shanghai earlier in the year, and now it’s at the Makuhari Messe, showing off games like Astro Bot, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Metal Gear Sol
News Farming Simulator 25's Asian Map Brings a Totally Different Vibe to PS5
Farm fresh
Farming Simulator has always had European and North American maps, but developer Giants Software will be expanding upon the variety with an Asian-inspired environment in new game, Farming Simulator 25. Announced at Tokyo Game Show, this appears to be loosely inspired by a variety of countries, including Japan and China. Of course, the...
News Spar with Your Battle Brothers in Space Marine 2's Big Patch 3.0
Private PvE lobbies, bot buffs, PvP balancing, oh my!
Praise be, Battle Brothers, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's big 3.0 update has arrived, bringing exciting new features and a much-needed balancing pass across all three game modes. The Hub Sparring Arena on the Battle Barge will allow you to batter your squad mates between rounds of Eternal...
News Colourful Courier Game Parcel Corps Set to Deliver on PS5 Early October
Pass the parcel
We've been quietly looking forward to Parcel Corps for ages, but it unfortunately missed its original release date of 3rd September. Now, publisher Secret Mode and developer Billy Goat Entertainment have revealed a new date, and it's exactly one month later on 3rd October, 2024. The news comes via a brief new trailer. For those out...
News The Jackbox Survey Scramble Is a Kind of Modern Day Family Fortunes on PS5, PS4
Our survey says...
Jackbox Games has made a billion Party Packs, each compiling a bunch of fun party games to play with friends and family. Now, though, its latest game announcement is something a little different; The Jackbox Survey Scramble is all about discovering answers to countless questions from people across the globe. The above trailer...
Thursday26th Sep 2024
Guide The Last of Us 1 Guide: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips, and Tricks
A 100% completion guide to The Last of Us 1
The Last of Us 1 is a survival horror game created by PS Studios developer Naughty Dog which first released in 2013. This The Last of Us 1 walkthrough, which includes all collectibles, is based on
Friday27th Sep 2024
Mini Review Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns (PS5) – DLC Add-On Is Mostly Unfunny and Overpriced
Back in the Havik
For those who missed it, following the bloody finale of Mortal Kombat 1's story, which saw Liu Kang and the gang dispatch the Deadly Alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, a version of PS2-era jobber Havik discovered that not only do other timelines exist, but that they could all use a little more chaos. This brings us to the new...
Thursday26th Sep 2024
News Don't Give Up on Jin Just Yet, More Ghost of Tsushima Spin-Offs Planned
A Ghost cannot die
With the explosive reveal that Ghost of Yotei would be set several centuries after Ghost of Tsushima, some fans seem disappointed to see protagonist Jin Sakai relegated to the dustbin of history. Well, don't give up the ghost (sorry) just yet. Shockingly, Sony wants the series to be a much larger franchise, with other spin-offs...
News Just Three Decisions from Dragon Age: Inquisition Will Carry Over to The Veilguard
Just the important stuff
While previous games in the series have allowed for players' choices, just three from Dragon Age: Inquisition will carry over to The Veilguard. If you never played that game, don't worry; the "Adventurer's Past" feature in character creation will allow you to set the scene quickly. Vague ending spoilers for Dragon Age:...
News Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Looks Sublime on PS5
EVA fever
Well, this is looking good, isn’t it? Many would argue Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is Hideo Kojima’s finest work, and while he’s not involved in Konami’s remake of the PS2 classic, this is a beat-for-beat recreation of the original on PS5 hardware. Remember, this game will also be upgraded to take advantage of the PS5 Pro. In...
News In the UK, PS5 Pro Has Already Completely Sold Out
Going, going, gone
In a Push Square poll, 68% of you said you wouldn’t buy a PS5 Pro – but that hasn’t stopped Sony selling through its initial allocation of consoles in the UK. The supercharged system is “currently unavailable” on PlayStation Direct, and the 30th Anniversary bun
News All Eyes on Aloy (Again), as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Comparison Does the Rounds
See the difference
We aren't sure who asked for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, but it's happening, and thus, it must be discussed. Always at the centre of attention, protagonist Aloy has kicked off even more discourse, with a comparison image of the character requiring one of the developers to step in. Content creator Mr Pyo got the ball rolling,...
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS4's Price Doubles After PS5 Remaster Announcement
Sneaky
Sony has doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 in the aftermath of the announcement of the game’s PS5 remaster. It had previously cost $19.99 or less to purchase the Complete Edition of Guerrilla’s open world outing since 2018, but now, with a $9.99 PS5 remaster on the way, the platform holder has bumped the MSRP on the PS Store...
News Ubisoft Board Orders Internal Investigation and Review into Company's Financial Woes
Won't SOMEONE think of the investors?!
The powers-that-be at Ubisoft, the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, have announced an internal review and investigation of the company. This follows several setbacks for the firm, including (but not limited to) soft sales of Star Wars Outlaws and a big delay for
News The Last of Us Part 1 and 2 Will Both Look and Perform Better than Ever on PS5 Pro
Thrive and survive
As with most of Sony's first-party teams, Naughty Dog is planning to take full advantage of the upcoming PS5 Pro to offer even better versions of their current-gen titles. Over on the PS Blog, the studio's lead programmer, Vincent Marxen, explains how its two The Last of Us games will benefit from the boost in power. "We here at...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Continues to Tank in Japan Following Price Increase
Astro Bot hanging in there
The latest weekly Japanese gaming charts have arrived, and it seems Sony is still struggling in its homeland. The good news is that Astro Bot is holding fairly steady in the physical software chart, currently in third place. The less good news is that it's only managed 28,521 copies to date; the current number one game,...
Mini Review Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition (PS5) - Still a Series Highlight 25 Years Later
Garden warfare
Despite countless sequels, Team 17's turn-based strategy series has struggled to better 1999's Worms Armageddon. The developer knows it, too; Worms WMD is based on the fan-favourite game's source code, and the Steam release of Armageddon has been consistently updated, most recently with a major patch in 2020. Now, Worms Armageddon:...
News Stellar Blade's NieR: Automata Collab Only Happening Because Yoko Taro Loves Money
"I, Yoko Taro, am a slave to capitalism"
Auteur creator and mask enthusiast Yoko Taro will do anything for a price. Memorably, a couple of years back, the colourful character and president/director of studio Bukkaro said, "I, Yoko Taro, am a slave to capitalism, so I will do anything as long as I am paid and will do nothing if there's no money in...
News The Last of Us PS5 Is Available Now with PS Plus Extra, Premium
Endure and survive
As previously promised, the critically acclaimed PS5 remake The Last of Us: Part 1 is available to download and play right now with PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium. The game, which retells the story of the PS3 original with all-new visuals, earned an 8/10 in our The Last of Us: Part 1 review: “Naughty Dog has done justice t
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite PS5 Game from State of Play September 2024?
Ghost with the most
Sony's latest State of Play aired earlier this week, and to almost everyone's surprise, it was actually quite well received. The 33-minute presentation offered updates on a large number of PS5 games, while also providing a handful of fresh announcements. Now, obviously, Ghost of Yotei is the big one — and rightly so — but...
News PS5 Pro's 30th Anniversary Bundles Are Getting Flipped for $5,000
Scarce systems already soaring in value
Sony charged a lot for its forced 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundles, but it’s clear it could have comfortably tripled the cost and still sold through its inventory of 12,300 units. The evidence? Scalpers on eBay are already flipping their pre-orders for up to $5,000. And no, these aren’t just speculative...
Random Scientific Study Proves PowerWash Simulator Puts You in a Better Mood
Cleanse your brain
Fans of PowerWash Simulator will all tell you how good it feels to play. The zen-like state you enter as you hose down huge levels in need of a deep clean is pretty unique, with every sweep of the pressure washer delivering an immensely satisfying dose of dopamine. Now, in a recent study, it's been proven that the game's...
News The Last of Us Season 2 Debuts in 2025, Here's Your First Look
Oh, boy
You may think your heart’s ready to deal with The Last of Us: Part 2 all over again, but it’s probably not. To celebrate The Last of Us Day, HBO has released the first full length trailer for the second season of its hit live action adaptation. In the video, we see various familiar scenes from the game, including the town of Jackson, new...
News Astro Bot Introduces PS5's Killer Lineup in Unflinchingly Japanese Trailer
Headache inducing in all the right ways
You may want to prep some paracetamols, because Sony’s new Tokyo Game Show montage trailer goes hard. The theme this time revolves around Astro Bot, who’s inexplicably become a DJ and is rapping about all the great games coming to PS5. To be fair, this is one helluva lineup, and we’re sure everyone can...
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Looks Absolutely Stunning in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Wrangling monsters
Square Enix's Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake might be a bit of a mouthful, but it just looks better and better each time we see it. A brand new trailer has been released, providing an overview of how the game plays as we approach its 14th November launch date. The PS5 title looks beautiful, combining old with new to achieve that...
News Over 10 Hours of Horizon Zero Dawn Dialogue Has Been Re-Recorded for PS5, PC
That's a lot
While we reckon Horizon Zero Dawn is an overall excellent game, there were some side-quests in the original that had some horrendous voice acting. It’s great to learn that developer Nixxes, in partnership with Guerrilla, has actually gone back and re-recorded over 10 hours of dialogue for the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered,...
News PS5, PS4 Fans Think Something May Be Afoot with Sony's Siren Series
But it's likely just better emulation
A mysterious rating for Sony’s underrated survival horror series Siren has emerged in Korea, prompting some PS5 fans to ponder whether the franchise could be making an unexpected comeback. In all likelihood, this pertains to an emulated PS2 version, which is already available in most regions and hasn’t...
News Anime GTA Neverness to Everness Could Be PS5's Next Big Thing
No release date, though
A new trailer for Tower of Fantasy dev Hotta Studio’s anime-inspired GTA gacha game Neverness to Everness has debuted at Tokyo Game Show, and you could be looking at PS5’s next big thing here. It’s clear the Chinese studio has pulled together everything that’s popular for this project: there are elements of Genshin...
News Here Comes Two New Challengers! Ken, Chun-Li Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Thunder thighs masters
Are we getting closer to a new Capcom vs SNK – or, indeed, SNK vs Capcom? With hatted hero Terry Bogard joining Street Fighter 6 this week, and buxom babe Mai Shiranui on the way, it looks like the two fighting game titans are trading characters at this point. During a Tokyo Game Show livestream, Fatal Fury: City of the...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Actually Looks Awesome in Live PS5 Gameplay Demo
Fight for the right
Dynasty Warriors needs a return to form after the dismal Dynasty Warriors 9, and to be fair to Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force, it's starting to look like Dynasty Warriors: Origins could be a genuine banger. Now, while some longtime fans have expressed concern over the game's decision to move away from the traditional...
News Bandai Namco's Big Cross-Media Bet Synduality Kickstarts PS5's 2025
So noir, so far
Synduality: Echo of Ada, the game portion of Bandai Namco’s big cross-media push – which is already an anime on Disney Plus, of course – will launch on 23rd January, kickstarting a potentially crazy year for PS5. Available for $39.99, the online extraction shooter will offer seven days of Early Access for anyone who pre-orders...
News The Latest Game from the Creators of the PixelJunk Series Is Now Available on PS5
All You Need Is Help
Announced earlier this year, the cutesy co-op game All You Need Is Help is now available for purchase on PS5. It comes from Q-Games, the Japanese studio perhaps best known for the PixelJunk series. As you'd expect from the Kyoto-based developer, All You Need Is Help presents players with a unique experience. This is a co-op,...
News My Hero Academia Is Going to Tempt You Back to Overwatch 2 on PS5, PS4
Become the hero you want to be
God, these Overwatch 2 collabs are freakin’ good, aren’t they? Following on from Transformers and Cowboy Bebop, developer Blizzard has now announced it’s adding manga and anime sensation My Hero Academia to the game from 17th October. An initial trailer introduces the skins you can look forward to, including...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Will Go Hard in Early 2025 on PS5, PS4
Brain bleach
Bandai Namco has slapped a date on Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, its adaptation of Tite Kubo’s iconic manga and anime series. Due out in “early 2025”, as confirmed during this new Tokyo Game Show trailer, the title promises to let you “use each character’s unique skills to get the advantage in stylish swordfights”. This trailer...
Wednesday25th Sep 2024
"I feel like I'm taking crazy pills"
Sucker Punch’s decision to tell a new story with a new character in Ghost of Yotei has triggered the silliest corners of social media, and revered ex-Sony executive Shawn Layden has chimed in on the drama, stating “if you don’t like it, don’t buy it”. The new game, a PS5 exclusive sequel to Ghost of...
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Wins Over PlayStation Fans
How the turn tables
The initial reaction to Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was extremely negative. In the aftermath of US ratings board ESRB leaking the game, an enormous 59% of you said you wouldn’t buy it at all in a Push Square poll. However, there’s been a dramatic swing following the game’s off
News 'PS5 Pro Is a Really Good Investment,' Argue Tech Experts After Hands-On
But it's for a specific type of player
Tech experts Digital Foundry have finally gotten hands-on time with the PS5 Pro, and their verdict is overwhelmingly positive – especially if you’re the type of player who appreciates blistering frame rates, high fidelity visuals, and ray tracing. In an exhaustive hour-long analysis, which you can watch in...
News Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 Pro Is 'Pure Eye Candy at Race Car Levels of Performance'
Cool running
Horizon Forbidden West, the superb open world sequel from Dutch developer Guerrilla, will be upgraded for PS5 Pro, as you’d anticipate. But according to the studio, writing on the PS Blog, it’s going to be able to “match or surpass” the base PS5 version’s quality mode at double the frame rate. This is something system...
News Ubisoft 'Fully Mobilised' After Soft Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Sales
Wants to position the release as a strong long-term performer
Ubisoft has said it’s “fully mobilised to swiftly implement a series of updates to polish and improve” Star Wars Outlaws after it admitted the game had a “softer than expected launch”. While it pointed out that the release had received “solid ratings”, it said that it wants...
News Ubisoft Backs Out of Tokyo Game Show at Eleventh Hour, Cancels Livestream
Laying low for a while
In news unlikely to alter the downward trajectory of its dwindling stock price, Ubisoft has pulled out of the imminent Tokyo Game Show, citing "various circumstances" and apologising for the short notice. Ubisoft Japan made the announcement via press release, which was quickly picked up and translated. Due to these...
News Your Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Progress Will Transition to PS5 Remaster
Life saver
Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a full PS5 glow-up, bringing it in line with its achingly beautiful successor, Horizon Forbidden West. Don’t worry if you’ve already made progress in Aloy’s inaugural adventure, however, as all of your progress will carry across. Remember, this is a $9.99 upgrade for all existing owners of the game –...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed on PS5 Until 14th February
Staying in the shadows
Ubisoft’s anticipated Japanese sandbox Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed on PS5 until 14th February. The game was originally due out on 15th November, but was pulled out of the Tokyo Game Show at the very last minute earlier this week. It means February is going to be a congested period for new releases, with...
News RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Fantazy for everyone
Update #3: The playable demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is out everywhere now, letting everyone get a taste for the RPG's early hours. And, as previously reported, your progress will carry over to the full release. What's not to like? Update #2: The demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is indeed happening; it's now available in Asia,...
News Twee Free PS5 Gacha Infinity Nikki Looks Cute as a Button
Pretty as can be
Infold Games has provided a brief look at Infinity Nikki, the twee open world gacha game coming to PS5. While this is largely promoting the release’s forthcoming PC and smartphone beta, we get to see a ton of new gameplay concepts, including platforming sequences, rhythm minigames, and even a musical sequence. The beta will launch...
News PS5 Pro Will Supposedly Fix Rise of the Ronin's Shoddy Frame Rate
Rise up
Many will argue that Rise of the Ronin deserves a little more recognition. The open world action title released for PS5 what feels like an age ago, all the way back in March of this year. And while it was met with rather lukewarm reviews, it still managed to amass a faithful fan following. It's a shame, then, that the game still suffers...
News The Biggest PS5, PS4 Winners from a Humongous State of Play
Number thunder
Sony’s latest State of Play was a huge hit, with an incredible 77% of you rating it okay or better in our poll. The trailer views are also through the roof, guaranteeing enormous exposure for almost all of the over 20 titles on display. Of course, in the aftermath of these livestreams, it’s always interesting to evaluate which...
News Gran Turismo 7 Will Experiment with 8K, 60fps on PS5 Pro
Polyphony Digital breaking boundaries again
Polyphony Digital has always pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with PlayStation hardware, and so it’s no surprise to see it go all-in with PS5 Pro. While Gran Turismo 7’s main improvements for Sony’s supercharged hardware will include the implementation of PlayStation Spectral Super...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gets Two More Characters in Radical Reptiles DLC
Available now
Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute have both revealed and released the final DLC pack for the smashing retro beat-'em-up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Titled Radical Reptiles, the DLC is available for purchase right now, setting you back $3.99/£3.29. For your few quid, you're getting two new playable...
News Capcom Peddling Pricey Monster Hunter Wilds Ultra Collector's Edition with Foldable Bike
Only available in Japan
We now have a release date for the hotly anticipated action RPG Monster Hunter Wilds; the game is set to launch on PS5 on 28th February, 2025. That's not the only announcement Capcom has made recently, however. An expensive Ultra Collector's Edition has been unveiled, and it includes an actual bicycle. Yes, this edition of...
News Tekken 8 Heihachi Looks Like an Absolute Beast in First Gameplay Reveal
Twigs will be snapped
What's a Tekken game without Heihachi? Tekken 8's obviously bringing the big man back as a DLC character, dropping next month on the 4th October, and now Bandai Namco's decided to grace us with a gameplay demonstration. Simply put, the still-not-dead grandad looks like an absolute monster. He retains many of his signature...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2024?
All the PS5, PSVR2 reveals
To coincide with Tokyo Games Show this week, Sony hosted another State of Play livestream, this time promising more than 20 PS5 and PSVR2 games across a roughly 30-minute runtime. If you weren't able to watch the show live or are in need of a recap, the links below will take you to all our coverage of the State of Play so...
Tuesday24th Sep 2024
News Sony Appears to Leak Many Games from State of Play
Spoilers
Sony appears to have leaked many of the titles from its upcoming State of Play, which you can learn when and where to watch through here. As spotted by Gematsu, and rapidly circulating on social media, a new section of
News State of Play Coming Today, 20+ PS5, PSVR2 Games Included
A "30+ minute show" is official
Sony has revealed its next State of Play livestream will take place today, 24th September 2024, at 11pm BST / 3pm PT / 6pm ET. Across more than 30 minutes, over 20 PS5 and PSVR2 games "from studios around the world" will be shown. There's no confirmation of whether any first-party PlayStation Studios titles will be...
News Ghost of Yotei Is the Ghost of Tsushima Sequel We Needed, Slashing to PS5 in 2025
Blood vengeance
Ghost of Tsuhima's successor has finally been announced, having rumoured to have been in development for at least a few years at Sucker Punch Productions. It's officially called Ghost of Yotei, and the reveal trailer shows a female ronin supposedly hunting across the Japanese countryside. The trailer itself is dripping with the kind...
News Capcom's Iconic PS1 Survival Horror Dino Crisis Coming to PS5, PS4
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain also on the way
Capcom’s legendary 1999 survival horror, designed and directed by the iconic Shinji Mikami, will launch on PS5 and PS4 as part of PS Plus Premium in the future. While there’s no date attached to the PS1 game, it’ll likely be part of the next update, on 22nd October. We’ll try and get confirmation of...
News PS Plus Essential Games for October 2024 Announced
Wrestling! Aliens! Schoolgirls!
Sony’s announced the PS Plus Essential lineup for October 2024 as part of its State of Play broadcast, a little earlier than usual. The lineup of games is as follows: WWE 2K24 (PS5, PS4) | Review Dead Space (PS5) | Review
Wednesday25th Sep 2024
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
The state of State of Play
Another State of Play has come to an end, and it's easy to argue that Sony needed to win back some good faith with this latest showing. Following on from the eye-watering PS5 Pro price reveal, the Japanese giant has to start justifying the expense of its mid-gen upgrade — but did this September 2024 broadcast do the...
Tuesday24th Sep 2024
News Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Is Real, Reborn on PS5, PS4 in December
Got Soul
Update: Two whole leaks later, and it's finally official: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is bringing Raziel back from the dead. It's coming to both PS5 and PS4 on the 10th December. Original Story: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered looks to be the real deal, according to a fresh PlayStation Store leak. You...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Wondering what time is PlayStation's State of Play? Looking for where to watch Sony's livestream? For those of you out of the loop, State of Play is the Japanese giant's irregularly scheduled broadcast, where it reveals new games and updates to old ones. On this page, we're going to explain exactly when and where you...
News Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PS5 Is Official, Out 31st October with $10 PS4 to PS5 Upgrade
PS5 visuals on the level of Forbidden West
The PS5 remaster everyone has been waiting for is now official: Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is indeed a thing, and it's releasing for Sony's current-gen console next month on 31st October 2024. If you own a PS4 copy, you'll be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for $10. Check out the announcement trailer...
News Palworld Announced for PS5, and It's Out Today
Pokémon with guns hits Sony's system
Following its huge Xbox, PC launch at the start of this year, Pocketpair has revealed the PS5 port of Palworld is indeed happening... and it's out today. There's no PS Store listing at the time of writing, but with a price of £24.99 / $29.99 on other platforms, so you can expect the same on PS5. Check out the...
News The Last of Us: Part 1 Is Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium
"It can't be for nothing"
The Last of Us: Part 1 will be added to PS Plus Extra from 26th September, as announced during Sony’s State of Play livestream. The PS5 remake of Naughty Dog’s acclaimed survival horror game will be available for all subscribers to download and play in its entirety. <related ids="130617"> We really enjoyed the...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (24th September, 2024)
Remasters! Remasters! More remasters?
Looking to watch PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? With the critically acclaimed Astro Bot already available, PlayStation fans are beginning to ponder what's next from Sony. This latest State of Play will run for 30 minutes and feature 20 different games, spanning both PS5 and PSVR2. We'll bring you all...
News Don't Nod 'Disappointed' by Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Jusant Sales
Two projects on ice, two more will be "reoriented to reach a wider audience"
Don't Nod, the publisher/developer best known for its Life is Strange series, has revealed that its most recent efforts, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and Jusant, while critical hits, "disappointed" in terms of sales. Interestingly, the company saw an increase in sales...
News Acclaimed Action RPG NieR Automata Invades Stellar Blade in PS5 DLC
Photo Mode coming soon
In the most common crossover of modern times, NieR Automata’s 2B will invade the world of Stellar Blade in a big DLC update to the quality PS5 action RPG. While details are scarce, a new 2B outfit will be available for protagonist Eve later this year, and we can likely expect new content and combat challenges. In addition,...
News PS5 Pro Flexes Its Muscle in Montage Trailer
Now you're playing with power
Sony wasn’t going to let its State of Play end without mentioning the PS5 Pro, and system architect Mark Cerny appeared with a new montage trailer. The video includes a ton of footage of titles running on Sony’s supercharged hardware, which will open its pre-orders later this week. <related ids="171609"> The...
News God of War Ragnarok PC Mod Removes PSN Login Requirement
“Fate only binds you if you let it. Do what is necessary. Not because it is written.”
Yesterday, we brought you word of the completely normal one PC gamers were having over God of War Ragnarok's PSN login requirement on Steam, resulting in a spate of review bombing that reduced the game to an overall "mixed" rating. Well, overnight, a mod...
News The Chroma Collection Brings Three Snazzy PS5, DualSense Colours This Winter
Colour us surprised
Sony has announced a trio of new colour schemes for PS5 cover plates and DualSense controllers in what it's calling the Chroma Collection. Check them all out in the above trailer. These swanky new colours have a pearlescent edge to them, meaning they will show different colours depending on the viewing angle. Chroma Pearl is...
News Fortnite Has a Special DualSense PS5 Controller Now, and It Looks Awesome
Where we droppin'?
Sony and Epic Games have joined forces on a limited edition Fortnite DualSense PS5 controller. As is the case with other official pads in recent times, this new one looks pretty great (at least we think so) as you can see in the brief trailer above. The controller sports various graffiti-style decals and sticker designs, making...
News Astro Bot's Free DLC Adds Speedrun Levels, New VIP Bots in Fall 2024
Stellar
We've had our first look at the free DLC update coming to PS5's superb platformer, Astro Bot. We knew this was coming, but a new trailer provides us a brief look at what to really expect. As previously announced, the update will add a series of speedrun challenge levels with online leaderboards. The DLC will include five stages, testing...
News Lunar Remastered Collection Revives Two Classic 90s JRPGs on PS5, PS4 in Spring 2025
New moon
Old-school JRPG fans are in for a treat early next year, as the Lunar games are making a long, long, long awaited return. Both Lunar: Silver Star Story and its sequel, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue, are being brought back as Lunar Remastered Collection in spring 2025. It's coming to PS5 and PS4. The originals released all the way back in the 90s,...
News Sequel, DLC Already Planned for Smash-Hit Space Marine 2
"We will not disappoint our Warhammer fans"
Praise be to the Emperor, developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have confirmed that plans for either DLC or a full sequel for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are already being proposed. Speaking to IGN, Saber CCO Tim Willits said the game's surprise success had "changed...
News Is DECAPOLICE Ever Actually Coming Out on PS5, PS4?
Delayed until 2026
We played DECAPOLICE at the Tokyo Game Show last year and absolutely loved it, but the game was delayed until 2026 earlier today. That's not a typing error by the way: the detective title, originally due in 2024, will now skip 2025 entirely. It's still scheduled for PS5 and PS4, but we can't see it launching on Sony's last-gen...
Wednesday25th Sep 2024
News Dark Fantasy Adventure The Midnight Walk Flares Up on PS5, PSVR2 in Spring
Kiln-ing me softly
The Midnight Walk is a dark fantasy adventure boasting a gorgeous, hand-crafted clay aesthetic, and was revealed during Sony's State of Play showcase. Become The Burnt One on PS5 and PSVR2 in Spring 2025. Developed by MoonHood, a new studio comprised of former Zoink (Fe, Lost in Random) devs, The Midnight Walk follows The Burnt...
Tuesday24th Sep 2024
News Surreal Adventure Hell Is Us Debuts Otherworldly Gameplay on PS5
We are, all of us, monsters
Debuting gameplay during Sony's State of Play showcase, Hell is Us is an action-adventure game set in a war-torn nation. In addition to the civil war, players will need to contend with the mysterious supernatural creatures plaguing the land, which are proof against modern weapons. This one is due out on PS5 in 2025. With...
News Frostpunk 2 Dev Recoups Entire Marketing, Production Budget in Three Days
Hasn't even hit consoles yet, either
In fantastic news for fans of grimdark city builders, developer 11 Bit Studios announced that Frostpunk 2, in just three days, has already recouped the game's entire marketing and production budget. It managed to move an astonishing 350,000 copies on PC alone, and with a PS5 port promised to follow, we imagine...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Starts a New JRPG Adventure on PS5, PS4 in December
Into another dimension
Having previously been pencilled in for a late 2024 launch, we've now got confirmation that Fantasian Neo Dimension is adventuring to PS5 and PS4 on the 5th December. The RPG — spearheaded by Hironobu Sakaguchi himself — first released through Apple Arcade a few years back, but this console debut enhances the experience...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Builds the Hype for November Release on PS5
LE(t's)GO
Sony, Guerrilla Games, and Studio Gobo have announced a release date for their upcoming action platformer, LEGO Horizon Adventures. The game, which is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch as well as PS5, will launch on 14th November, 2024 — the same date that leaked a little while back. Pre-orders for the game are set to go live on 3rd...
News BioWare Battles Dragons in Lengthy Dragon Age: The Veilguard Mage Gameplay
Back, foul beast!
During Sony's State of Play showcase, BioWare showed off some dragon-busting Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay, with a mage character going up against multiple evil beasties. In a second trailer, the build used is dissected, and we can glean a little more about how power progression will work in the upcoming, expansive RPG. The...
News PS1-Like Horror Game Fear the Spotlight Hits PS5, PS4 Next Month
Out on 22nd October
Blumhouse's video game publishing efforts will properly kick into gear in October as it confirms a release date for PS1-inspired horror game Fear the Spotlight, releasing for PS5, PS4 on 22nd October 2024. Check out the new trailer above. It's designed to be welcoming to survival horror newcomers while presenting "a creepy love...
News Nintendo DS Soccer Strategy RPG Getting PS5, PS4 Remake in 2026
But Victory Road is delayed again
Legendary Japanese developer LEVEL-5 will remake the original game in its iconic soccer strategy RPG Inazuma Eleven for PS5 and PS4 in 2026. The game, named Inazuma Eleven RE, was announced alongside a delay to the series’ PlayStation debut, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road. That title is no longer due in 2024, and...
News Superb Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord Tops 1 Million Sales
On the march
Released back in March of this year on PS5 and PS4, Unicorn Overlord has officially broken through 1 million sales — an impressive (and well deserved) benchmark for developer Vanillaware. Last we heard, the strategy RPG had shifted half a million units within a month or so, making it one of the fastest — or possibly the fastest —...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Unleashes Chaos on PS5 in January 2025
Kingdoms come
Dynasty Warriors: Origins has returned for its second State of Play showing, and this time, it's brought a release date along. As was previously announced, the kind-of-reboot / spin-off is dropping in 2025 — and it's early 2025. The all-out action title arrives on the 17th January. This new trailer also gives us a look at several...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Reveals Its February 2025 Release Date on PS5
Set and wild
We've got a date, folks! Widely rumoured to be launching in the first quarter of next year, we've now got confirmation that Monster Hunter Wilds will release on the 28th February. Capcom's action RPG got a great new trailer during the latest State of Play, and it continues to look like a, er, wild ride. Once again, Capcom's emphasising...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Inches Closer to Real-Time Combat in Promising Mod
Pause will have to wait
As those of you terminally online enough will recall, shortly after the release of Baldur Gate 3 last year, a Tweet urging developer Larian to add real-time combat to its admittedly slow-paced RPG went mega-viral. This suggestion was roundly mocked despite (or perhaps because of) its earnest nature, with plenty of armchair...
News MMO Sequel ArcheAge 2 Renamed ArcheAge Chronicles, Coming to PS5 in 2025
A better name, but not by much
The sequel to the long-running Korean MMO ArcheAge, ArcheAge Chronicles, is the next entry in the series. It was revealed under a new name at Sony's State of Play showcase. There is still no firm release date on this one, but we did get a decent look at gameplay; watch out for it sometime in 2025 on PS5. Over on the...
News Movie Shadow Is Coming to Sonic X Shadow Generations in December DLC on PS5
For Reeves a jolly good fellow
Sonic X Shadow Generations is heading to PS5 and PS4 this October, but it's not the only hedgehog-related goodness coming our way this winter. The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie is due to release in theatres in December, and to celebrate, the game is getting some crossover content with the film. The movie version of...
Monday23rd Sep 2024
A kingdom with heart
Once upon a time, legendary game director Warren Spector asked Disney to help him make a science fiction game. The house of mouse wasn't interested in his pitch, but it gave him the keys to the forgotten magic kingdom instead. Spector's Junction Point Studios was given unfettered access to archival materials and tasked with...
News Big Tech Cuts Made to Get Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Running on PS4
It runs, but at what cost?
The last-gen port of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor released for PS4 late last week, but since the PS5 version doesn't even run flawlessly in certain areas, the discussion around the port has been centred on its technical performance. It's still the same excellent experience in terms of gameplay, but as Digital Foundry...
Mystery mayhem
Spike Chunshoft is known for its incredible work on the Danganronpa series, a collection of visual novels that saw critical acclaim for its interesting characters and dark yet comedic writing. Following on from such success is a difficult feat, yet in June last year, the release of Master Detective Archives: Rain Code on Nintendo...
News God of War Ragnarok PC Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement
Literally the end of the world
Horrified by the prospect of having to sign into PSN (among other, more tangible complaints), PC gamers are having a normal one over on Steam. There, Sony Santa Monica's sequel, God of War Ragnarok, is currently being review bombed, enduring a "mixed" user score as a result. As reported by
News Scalpers Want $10k to Try to Buy You a 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro
That's bold
Scalpers are taking things to a new level. Usually, limited edition items like the upcoming 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle will command a premium purely due to their scarcity – but some plucky swindlers are taking to auction sites to sell their services attempting to buy one of the 12,300 units for you. They want $10,000 for the...
News Atlus Sponsors Conveniently Named F1 Racer for Metaphor: ReFantazio Ad
Blink and you'll miss it
Thinking outside the box, Atlus will sponsor the Haas racing team, with two of the cars competing at this week's F1 Singapore Grand Prix bearing the faces of characters from the impending Metaphor: ReFantazio, the next epic JRPG from the team behind Persona. Spotted by Eurogamer, while it might seem like a strange pairing,...
News A Massive 75% of UK Game Sales Were Digital Last Month
Up 10% from the previous August
Despite major publishers swearing never to go all-digital, physical game sales continue to slow as more and more people seemingly choose convenience over collection. A massive 75% of all game sales in the UK last month, 1.74 million, were digital, up 10% year-over-year since last August. This occurrence was noted by...
News Stardew Valley's Huge 1.6 Update Finally Sprouts on PS4 in November
Harvest time
Stardew Valley fans, the wait is almost over. The game's major 1.6 update, which has been massively delayed on consoles, has a release date at last, coming to PS4 and other systems on 4th November 2024. The news comes via developer ConcernedApe on social media in a no-nonsense statement: The 1.6 update has been available on PC since...
News Become Geppetto's Puppet with Official Lies of P Merchandise
"You troublesome little puppet"
It's hard to believe it's been an entire year since Lies of P came into our lives, injecting some hard truths into the increasingly stale Soulslike scene. If you've been missing the mean streets of Krat, perhaps you'd be interested in Neowiz's official line of merchandise. It offers shirts, hats, records, and a...
News Annapurna Says Blade Runner 2033: Labyrinth Still Happening Despite Entire Dev Team's Departure
"P.S. We're hiring"
When the negotiations to spin off into an independent entity broke down, the entire staff of publisher Annapurna Interactive, known for quirky titles like Stray, resigned en masse. This leaves the powers-that-be at billionaire Megan Ellison's larger Annapurna empire in a precarious situation. Still, it appears the entity will...
News Atelier Ryza Trilogy Scores Massive PS5, PS4 Updates for Fifth Anniversary
Ryza from your grave
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout will reach its fifth anniversary this week, after launching on PS4 back on 26th September, 2019. To mark the occasion, Koei Tecmo has announced the unprecedented decision to update the PS4 title and its two PS5 and PS4 sequels. Here’s everything it has planned for the trio of...
News Lord of the Rings Life Sim Tales of the Shire Out for PS5 in March 2025
Become a Hobbit on 25th March
Wētā Workshop and Private Division revealed over the weekend that their life simulator based on The Lord of the Rings universe — the Hobbits community to be precise — will release for PS5 on 25th March 2025. Tales of the Shire looks to replicate the life of a Hobbit before it had to worry about Sauron, with all...
News More Blasphemous 2 Coming in Mea Culpa DLC, Plus Free PS5, PS4 Update
Mea Culpa DLC costs £11.99 / $11.99
The Game Kitchen has announced it's planning two large Blasphemous 2 content drops for Halloween next month, with one taking the form of a paid DLC called Mea Culpa, and then a free update for all PS5, PS4 players. The former costs £11.99 / $11.99, with a 20 per cent discount available for two weeks after the...
News 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim, DualSense Prices Leaked
Still no word on PS5 Pro bundle
Pre-orders will open for Sony’s awesome 30th Anniversary PS5 hardware collection on 26th September, but we still don’t know how much the Japanese giant will be charging for any of the items on offer. Reliable leaker billbil-kun, writing for French website Dealabs, has the all-important scoop – although only on a...
Sunday22nd Sep 2024
Guide FC 25 FUT Champions: All Rewards and Release Times
FUT Champions rewards and release times explained
What are all FUT Champions rewards and release times in FC 25? The premiere Champions offering is where the elite-level players go to compete against the world's best, earning the best rewards in the game for their performance. In this FC 25 guide, we're going to reveal all FUT Champions rewards and...
Rumour PS6 Could Span a Console and Handheld Device
Sony allegedly has two chips in-development
It seems like we’re slowly reaching that point in the generation where PS6 speculation starts to pick up pace. Earlier this week a report from Reuters revealed Sony had explored a potential relationship with Intel to manufacture the chip for its next-gen console, but ultimately opted for AMD once again...
Guide FC 25 Career Mode: All Starting Transfer Budgets
How much every club will give you to spend
What are all starting transfer budgets in FC 25? While some of the best teams in the world already have great squads of players, you'll always want to add your own flair to a starting 11 as you take the management role. And, of course, the more money you have to spend, the easier that will be. In this FC 25...
Pulling power
Looking for the best gacha games on PS5? Gacha games occupy a spectrum of different genres and styles, but are unified by one consistent gameplay element: loot boxes – or a gambling aspect, similar to gashapon machines. Typically, these titles will have live service elements, and will regularly introduce new characters and content...
Guide FC 25: Best Young Players - Potential Wonderkids You Have to Sign
The youngest players with the highest potential
Who are the best young players in FC 25? What wonderkids should you sign in FC 25? If you want to build a starting 11 for the future in Career Mode, you'll want to sign young players that are showing signs they could be amongst the best further down the line. In this FC 25 guide, we're going to reveal...
Saturday21st Sep 2024
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Power Forward Builds
You've got the Power Forward
Looking for the best Power Forward builds for NBA 2K25? The Power Forward, also known as The Four, tends to have similar physical attributes to the Center, although may be faster and have better playmaking and shooting abilities. If you're playing this position, your role will seek to bully opponents at both ends of the...
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Center Builds
Center of attention
Looking for the best Center builds for NBA 2K25? The Center, also known as The Five, is often the tallest player on an NBA team, and generally assumes the position beneath the basket on both offensive and defensive possessions. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around collecting rebounds at both ends of the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
Hammer it home
A long, long awaited sequel to the original Space Marine on PS3, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 hit the ground running when it launched on PS5 a couple of weeks back. The action-shooter was met with rave reviews and quickly amassed an army of enthused players. It's been an undeniable success, and with a series of free updates...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 547
Weekend wonders
Another busy week, packed full of unexpected PlayStation drama, has come to a conclusion. Let's play some games, shall we? Aaron Bayne: Finally getting to a long overdue backlog game: Resident Evil 4. No idea why it's taken me this long to pick it back up but five chapters in and I am loving it! Sammy Barker: I'm working through...
News Final Fantasy 16's Outstanding Soundtrack Finally Available on Music Streaming Services
Fire
Following on from the game's recent PC release, Square Enix has unleashed the Final Fantasy 16 soundtrack on music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. The score's arrival has been a long time coming, with the action RPG having first launched for PS5 in June of last year. In our Final Fantasy 16 PS5 review, we...
Friday20th Sep 2024
Guide FC 25 Division Rivals: All Rewards and Release Times
Division Rivals rewards and release times explained
What are all Division Rivals rewards and release times in FC 25? One of the core Ultimate Team modes, you must work towards earning a variety of rewards by taking points off other players in online matches. EA Sports has streamlined the offering a little this year to make things more...
Saturday21st Sep 2024
News Days Gone PS5 Remaster Rumours Start to Snowball
It's really happening
Update: Speaking as part of a Giant Bomb podcast, snoopster Jeff Grubb has effectively confirmed Days Gone is getting remastered. He’d previously hinted at a “less exciting” PS5 remaster than the leaked Horizon Zero Dawn, which prompted Jordan Middler of
Friday20th Sep 2024
Rumour Concord Cost $400 Million, Sony Believed It Was the 'Future of PlayStation'
Allegedly Sony's most expensive first-party game ever
We promise we’re not trying to rub it in, but Concord is such a historic flop that some of these stories simply can’t be overlooked. Speaking on the latest episode of Sacred Symbols, veteran ex-IGN reporter Colin Moriarty said he’d spoken to a developer on the first-person shooter, and...
News PS5 Pro Playable at Tokyo Game Show as Sony Announces Full Lineup
Hotly anticipated games at Sony's booth
As was perhaps expected, Sony will be bringing PS5 Pro to Tokyo Game Show 2024. The exhibition, which runs from 26th to 29th September in Chiba, Japan, will be the first time the souped-up console is publicly playable. Visitors will get to try out a pair of PS5 Pro enhanced titles — Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth...
News Concord Dev Could Close After Director of PS5, PC Disaster Steps Down
Staff refreshing resumes as they anticipate job cuts
The silence following Sony's removal of Concord from sale could never last, and it appears there has been some movement at the embattled Firewalk Studios. According to multiple Kotaku sources, the developers feel like they are stuck in limbo, and last week, director Ryan Ellis told staff he would...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Aims to Fix Final Fantasy 16 Issues, Available to Download Now
What does version 24.06-10.01.00 do?
Update: Square Enix has confirmed on social media that this PS5 firmware update is primarily to address the recent issues with Final Fantasy 16: Hopefully it fixes things for those affected. We'll update this story when we can confirm the update has indeed sorted it out. Original Story: Sony has just rolled...
News The Novelty of PlayStation's PC Ports Does Appear to Be Dampening
Not so special anymore
God of War Ragnarok has released to a robust but rather unremarkable 25k concurrent players on Steam. That number is fluctuating and is likely to increase further over the weekend, but it’s a huge decline compared to the original God of War’s much more impressive peak of 73k concurrent players. It shows that the novelty of...
Starring the Mad Dog himself
The next game in the Like a Dragon / Yakuza series has been officially announced, and you might want to sit down before hearing what it's all about. It's called Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (we're already off to a good start), and it stars the legendary Majima Goro as a solo protagonist. Majima's in a bit of a...
Guide FC 25: All 5 Star Skills Players
Every player with a 5 star skills rating
Looking for all 5 star skills players in FC 25? One of the gameplay options that lets you perform some flashy moves out on the pitch, having a player or two with 5 star skills in your team expands your options for bypassing the opposition. In this FC 25 guide, we're going to reveal all 5 star skills players...
News PS5's Building Insurmountable Lead Over Rival, Outselling Xbox Almost 3:1
Game over
The buttoned-up folks over at the Wall Street Journal recently published a report on the current state of console gaming (thanks PSLS) and, perhaps unsurprisingly, the PS5 has a commanding lead over its main rival, the Xbox Series X|S. The situation looks completely insurmountable for Microsoft at this point and unlikely to change,...
Mini Review Reynatis (PS5) - Beautiful Action RPG Is Far Too Repetitive
Shibuya showdown
Reynatis is an action RPG set in the vibrant ward of Shibuya, Tokyo, but it’s a very different place to the one we know. In this version, magic is real, very dangerous, and feared by the non-magical population. Magic users either hide their abilities or join a government organisation called M.E.A. to hunt down rogue witches and...
News Retro PS2 TimeSplitters Titles Outperform PS5, PC Flop Concord in UK Charts
As consumers increasingly switch to digital
We don’t mean to flog a horse while it’s already down, but astounding data coming out of the UK reveals that two retro TimeSplitters titles – released as part of PS Plus Premium but also sold separately on PS5 and PS4 – outperformed tentpole first-party title Concord. Of course, we know
Guide FC 25: All Skill Moves and How to Do Them
Every FC 25 trick move explained
What are all skill moves and how do you do them in FC 25? A way to add some flair to your game, skill moves allow you to bypass opposition players in style, either sending them the wrong way or wrongfooting them so you can easily move the ball further up the pitch. How easy they are to perform shall depend on their...
News Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid During This Silent Hill 2 PS5 Immersion Trailer
In my restless dreams, I see that town
Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 is so close you can almost taste the ashes falling from the sky like snow. Available on 8th October, it is a PS5 console exclusive. Konami has released an immersion trailer that shows off the ways in which your DualSense will react, which you're probably quite used to by now. The...
News Tetsuya Nomura Considers Retirement, and How to End Kingdom Hearts
You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone
Famous for his love of belts and buckles, legendary video game director Tetsuya Nomura says he's considering retirement after an influential career spanning decades. Nomura started as a debugger on Final Fantasy IV in 1991 and, most recently, was the creative director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Love...
Guide FC 25 Guide: The Ultimate Resource
Help and guidance covering all FC 25 modes
FC 25 is the newest football / soccer simulation video game from EA Sports, and marks the second entry since the FIFA branding was dropped, depicting the real-life 2024/25 season. In this FC 25 guide, we're going to cover a range of topics and touch on all the game's most popular modes, like Career Mode and...
News Hi-Fi Rush 2 Won't Make a Profit, and Krafton Doesn't Care
"We wanted to help the team continue developing their games"
With the Hi-Fi Rush IP secured by publisher Krafton at the eleventh hour, Tango Gameworks was saved from the cutting room floor, a victim of Bethesda's bloody Microsoft-mandated restructure. In a year full of layoffs and studio closures, it remains one of the few positive industry...
News There Is a God! Netflix Is Bringing Us More Cyberpunk Anime
Details are scarce for now
Cyberpunk Edgerunners is extraordinary. If you haven’t watched Netflix’s anime adaptation yet, you should rectify that immediately; it’s wonderfully animated and extremely dark – as you’d perhaps expect from a series inspired by CD Projekt RED’s dystopian sandbox game. Now, in the aftermath of Netflix Geeked,...
News Here's Your First Good Look at Netflix's Devil May Cry Anime Series
Jackpot
In case you forgot, Netflix and Capcom announced a Devil May Cry anime last year. It's been nearly a year since we saw the very brief first teaser, and now we've been treated to a slightly less brief teaser trailer, introducing viewers to Dante (from the Devil May Cry series). Spearheaded by Adi Shankar (who also brought us Netflix's...
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News Jaw-Dropping 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro Console and Accessories Will Bankrupt You
Start saving
Just when you thought you were out, Sony goes and pulls you right back in. The platform holder has announced a series of absolutely jaw-dropping 30th anniversary consoles and accessories, including a PS5 Pro, PS5 Digital Edition, DualSense Edge controller, DualSense controller, and PS Portal. Pre-orders will open on 26th September, so...
Guide FC 25 Early Access Times and Release Dates: When Can You Start Playing?
EA Play Trial and Ultimate Edition Explained
How do you play FC 25 early? The official release date for the game is 27th September 2025, but there are ways to start playing up to a week early. There are a few different ways you can gain early access and either get started on the Career Mode or gain a headstart on your Ultimate Team. In this FC 25...
Reaction Why There Are So Many Unnecessary PS5 Remasters for Games That Don't Need Them
Answering the question everyone's asking
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered hasn’t been announced for PS5 and PC just yet, but it’s already gone down about as well as a Tallneck with an arrow to its ankle. Less than 18% of Push Square readers said they were interested in buying the re-release, which is already perfectly playable on Sony’s new-gen...
Guide Dead Rising 1: All Survivors Locations
Where to find every Survivor in Dead Rising 1
What are all Survivors locations in Dead Rising 1? As well as progressing the main story via the Cases in the game, you can spend your free time rescuing Survivors throughout the shopping mall. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we are going to reveal all Survivors locations. If, by the end of the
The G.O.A.T.
Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars is a sacred text in the history of point-and-click adventure games, and new remaster Reforged is the best version of the game that's ever been released. Quality-of-life improvements mean players who just want to enjoy the story without too much lateral thinking can do so, while veterans of the genre...
Guide Dead Rising 1 Guide: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, and Survivors
The ultimate Dead Rising 1 resource
Dead Rising is an Xbox 360 classic that's been modernised twice over, firstly via a standard PS4 remaster, and now with an entirely new PS5 version named Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Playing as Frank West, you are a photojournalist sent to the shopping mall in Willamette to investigate some rather strange and...
News PS Plus Members Get Hundreds of PS5, PS4 Discounts in New PS Store Sale
Exclusive deals for subscribers
If the current Planet of the Discounts sale on PS Store isn't enough for you, Sony has another promotion up its sleeve. The latest batch of discounts is now available, and the deals are exclusively for members of PS Plus. If you subscribe to the service, you'll be able to take advantage of hundreds of extra deals on...
News Palworld Struck by Nintendo Lawsuit Days Prior to Predicted PS5 Reveal
Sony Music has also been investing in series
Sony will be keeping a close eye on the courtroom over the coming weeks, as Palworld has been struck by a Nintendo lawsuit overnight. Many had expected the Mario maker to come after the surprise survival game success earlier in the year, after its creature designs appeared to lift directly from the...
News Fresh Marathon Details Cover Heroes, Pricing, and Bungie's Silence
The final sprint is going to be brutal
We know remarkably little about Marathon, considering its release window begins in a few months, having been revealed almost a year and a half ago. We aren't sure how many more mulligans Bungie is allowed, either, and with the spectre of Concord and
Guide Dead Rising 1 Endings: How to Get All 7 Endings
Endings S through to F explained
How do you get all endings in Dead Rising 1? Depending on how you handle its Cases, you can complete the game with quite a few different endings. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to reveal how to get all 7 endings. This guide covers both the original game and the new
News Space Marine 2 Bot Buffs, Multiplayer Balancing, and Additional Server Capacity Inbound
Hold fast, support is en route
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has been a big hit, smashing sales figures and attracting vast numbers of new adherents to the Imperial Truth. Developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have been taking your feedback and released a Q&A outlining what the future holds for the gritty shooter...
Mini Review Mister Mosquito (PS2) - Sony Classic Sucks in All the Right Ways
Buzzin'
You only need to press the start button to know Mister Mosquito graduated from an era of PlayStation that’s long been lost. As the camera pans around the densely detailed exterior of the Yamada family’s estate, a dramatic voice over does its best David Attenborough impression, describing the precarious lifecycle of a mosquito. Your goal...
Guide Dead Rising 1: All PP Sticker Locations
Where to find every PP Sticker
What are all PP Sticker locations in Dead Rising 1? Giving another use for Frank's camera, you can take pictures of certain objects in the game and earn bonus PP. Since the PP Stickers themselves are very small, you are unlikely to encounter many during natural gameplay. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Reveals Full 182 Character Roster Ahead of Next Month's PS5 Release
Dragon Ball Z movies confirmed
After a wave of leaked footage hit the web last week — most of it highlighting a bunch of unannounced characters — Bandai Namco has gone ahead and finished off its character reveals for Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, via a new trailer. <related ids="172073"> The final launch roster consists of a whopping 182...
News Dragon Age: Inquisition Massively Oversold Projections, Remains BioWare's Biggest Game
Commander who?
In a mildly surprising revelation a decade on from the launch of BioWare's Dragon Age: Inquisition, it turns out the developers' last venture to Thedas was wildly successful and "massively" oversold EA's internal projections. In addition, Inquisition shifted a monstrous 12 million copies, making it BioWare's best-selling game to date;...
Guide Dead Rising 1: Can You Save Brad and Jessie?
Can you stop Brad and Jessie from turning into zombies?
Can you save Brad and Jessie in Dead Rising 1? As part of the main story delivered through Cases, Brad and Jessie will turn into zombies. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to answer the question: can you save Brad and Jessie? This guide covers both the original game and the new
Guide Dead Rising 1: All Cases and Scoops
A complete list of every Case and Scoop in Dead Rising 1
What are all Cases and Scoops in Dead Rising 1? Within the three days you'll spend exploring Willamette Parkview Mall, lots of different missions will become available, some of which are critical to the story and others entirely optional. This Dead Rising 1 guide will reveal all Cases and...
News Minecraft Is Dropping PSVR Support Early Next Year
Going full flat
Developer Mojang has announced its plans to drop support for PSVR in its ever-popular sandbox game, Minecraft. As outlined in a recent update on its website, you won't be able to play the game using PS4's virtual reality headset as of March 2025. Minecraft has been playable in PSVR on PS4 since September 2020, when it was added in a...
Guide Dead Rising 1: Is It Possible to Save Everyone?
Can you save the Survivors at the start of the game?
Is it possible to save everyone in Dead Rising 1? Can you save the Survivors at the start of the game when the zombies break in? Alongside progressing the main story through Cases, you can also rescue Survivors spread throughout the mall via
Guide Dead Rising 1 New Game+: How to Start and What Carries Over in New Game+
Dead Rising 1 New Game+ explained
How do you start New Game+ in Dead Rising 1? What carries over in New Game+ in Dead Rising 1? Since the game is so replayable, you'll want to be carrying over your Frank character across multiple playthroughs in order to unlock new skills and make his stats better. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to reveal...
News Battlefield Fans Triangulate Real-World Location Shown in Concept Art
Let's Rock
EA only just showed off a piece of concept art for the in-development next Battlefield game, which doesn't even have an official name yet. That didn't stop fans from quickly deducing the real-world location depicted in the war-torn scene, with one in particular making a pretty convincing case. Spotted by IGN, content creator
Guide Dead Rising 1: The Woman Who Didn't Make It Walkthrough
How to help Jolie Wu and Rachel Decker
The Woman Who Didn't Make It is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 2 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank help save Jolie Wu and
Preview PS5's Sparking! Zero Feels Like Dragon Ball Z, But You May Need Super Saiyan Reflexes
We speak to producer Jun Furutani and play for over three hours
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero producer Jun Furutani’s smile is as wide as Goku’s chest when we tell him the game feels like an interactive anime; it’s clear this has been Bandai Namco’s goal from the beginning. Having played the latest entry in the acclaimed Budokai Tenkaichi...
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 1-4 - A Temporary Agreement Walkthrough
Quicky
A Temporary Agreement is Case 1-4 of Dead Rising 1, and simply sees Frank return to the Security Room to discuss the events of the game with Brad and Jessie so far. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 1-4 - A Temporary Agreement Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers...
Guide Dead Rising 1: The Facts - Memories Walkthrough
The end.. ?
The Facts - Memories is a bonus Case in Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank return to Carlito's Hideout for more answers. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a The Facts - Memories Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the ori
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 1-2 - Backup for Brad Walkthrough
Frank to the rescue
Backup for Brad is Case 1-2 of Dead Rising 1, which makes protagonist Frank go on a rescue mission to help save Brad from Carlito. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to share a Case 1-2 - Backup for Brad Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to t
Guide FC 25: All Updates and Improvements Over FC 24
Every new mode, feature, and upgrade in FC 25 detailed
What are all updates and improvements over FC 24 coming in FC 25? As publisher EA readies another yearly release of its football simulator, you may be wondering what sort of new features and upgrades the 2025 version has over the old edition released in 2023. In this FC 25 guide, we're going to...
News Wind's Howling Through This Netflix The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep Clip
Nothing but a softy
It feels like an eternity since the release of CD Projekt Red's groundbreaking RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and though a sequel is in the works, Geralt of Rivia will not be the protagonist. Thankfully, you can get your fix of gravelly-voice
News God of War Ragnarok PC Lets You Reduce Puzzle Hints, Option Also Coming to PS5, PS4 Soon
Problem solved
While there are many things to love about God of War Ragnarok, one area that draws ire from players is how often your companions chime in to help with puzzles. Kratos is nearly always with an ally during his quest, and when you come to a brainteaser, the game can sometimes feel as though it doesn't give you the space to work it out...
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 1-1 - A Dangerous Encounter Walkthrough
The beginning of the dead end
A Dangerous Encounter is Case 1-1 of Dead Rising 1, which sees Frank West arrive at Willamette Parkview Mall to start his investigation into what is going on in the town. As part of our Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 1-1 - A Dangerous Encounter Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take to...
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 7-2 - Bomb Collector Walkthrough
Zombie food
Bomb Collector is Case 7-2 of Dead Rising 1, and forces Frank into the Maintenance Tunnels to disable bombs threatening to blow up the mall. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 7-2 Bomb Collector Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take to complete it.
Guide Dead Rising 1: Mark of the Sniper Walkthrough
How to help Wayne Blackwell
Mark of the Sniper is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 2 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank battle a number of Psychopaths in th
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Sean the Cult Leader
Cult of no personality
How do you beat Sean the cult leader in Dead Rising 1? A Psychopath you'll encounter in a Scoop called A Strange Group, this Dead Rising 1 guide
Guide Dead Rising 1: A Woman in Despair Walkthrough
How to help Simone Ravendark
A Woman in Despair is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 3 of Dead Rising 1, and sends Frank to save Simone Ravendark. In this
Guide FC 25: All New Icons and Heroes
Every new Icon and Hero coming in FC 25
What are all new Icons and Heroes in FC 25? A way for EA Sports to bring back legends of the game and popular faces of recent times, learning who the new ones are for FC 25 is one of the most exciting aspects in the build-up to the new instalment's release. In this FC 25 guide, we're going to reveal all new...
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Adam the Clown
No clowning around
How do you beat Adam the Clown in Dead Rising 1? You'll encounter this Psychopath in the Wonderland Plaza during a Scoop called Out of Control. In this
Guide Dead Rising 1: Cut from the Same Cloth Walkthrough
How to help Kent Swanson
Cut from the Same Cloth is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 1 of Dead Rising 1, and involves taking photographs for Kent Swanson. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to share a Cut from the Same Cloth Walkthrough
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 1-3 - An Odd Old Man Walkthrough
Escort mission
An Odd Old Man is Case 1-3 of Dead Rising 1, and has Frank escort Brad to the Entrance Plaza after the first encounter with Carlito. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 1-3 - An Odd Old Man Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to tak
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Open Entrance Plaza Gate
How to raise the shutter from Paradise Plaza to Entrance Plaza
How do you open the Entrance Plaza gate in Dead Rising 1? How do you raise the shutter from Paradise Plaza to Entrance Plaza? Early on in the game, you'll be a little restricted in how you can move about the mall, with metal gates blocking the connecting corridors between some plazas. In...
Guide Dead Rising 1: Out of Control Walkthrough
On clown time
Out of Control is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 1 of Dead Rising 1, which involves an out-of-control roller coaster and a Psychopath named Adam, dressed up as a clown
News Two Point Museum Will Hold Its Grand Opening in March 2025 on PS5
Pre-order for Sonic DLC
SEGA and developer Two Point Studios have announced a release date for their latest whimsical management sim. Two Point Museum will open its doors to PS5 players on 4th March, 2025. Announced earlier in the year, Two Point Museum applies the well-liked formula of the series' previous two outings to the world of museum...
Guide FC 25: All TOTW 1 Players (18th September to 25th September)
Every player in the current Team of the Week
What are all TOTW 1 players in FC 25? The Team of the Week promotion provides boosts for Ultimate Team cards that are based on their real-life performances, with their overall rating and stats slightly increased over the base card. In this FC 25 guide, we'll reveal all TOTW 1 players, along with how long...
Guide Dead Rising 1: What to Do After The Facts
How to progress after The Facts - Memories
What do you do after The Facts in Dead Rising 1? Having finished The Facts - Memories, the Case Board in the game will be complete and it won't be entirely clear what to do next. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to reveal what to d
Guide Dead Rising 1: Barricade Pair Walkthrough
How to help Aaron Swoop and Burt Thompson
Barricade Pair is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 1 of Dead Rising 1, and tasks Frank with rescuing two Survivors named Burt and
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Carlito
Every boss fight with Carlito in Dead Rising 1 explained
How do you beat Carlito in Dead Rising 1? A question you'll ask yourself a few different times throughout the campaign, Carlito is a Psychopath you will fight on two occasions. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we are going to reveal how to beat Carlito across every encount
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 2-1 - Image in the Monitor Walkthrough
Check-in
Image in the Monitor is Case 2-1 of Dead Rising 1, and is simply a cutscene. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 2-1 - Image in the Monitor Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the original game and the new
Guide Dead Rising 1: A Sick Man Walkthrough
How to help Leroy McKenna
A Sick Man is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 3 of Dead Rising 1, and has Frank save one of the last few Survivors left in the mall. In this
Guide Dead Rising 1: Above the Law Walkthrough
How to help Kay Nelson, Lily Deacon, Kelly Carpenter, and Janet Star
Above the Law is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 2 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank battle a Psychopath in
Guide Dead Rising 1: How Long Is 1 Hour in Real Time?
Time at lightning speed
How long is 1 hour in real time in Dead Rising 1? How does time translate from the in-game clock to real life? One of the most important parts of the game is the real-time passage of minutes and hours, and how it relates to what Cases and Scoops you can complete at the time. Understanding it is essential for getting the most...
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Larry the Butcher
Meat Processing Area boss explained
How do you beat Larry the Butcher in Dead Rising 1? A Psychopath you'll fight at the end of Case 8-4 - The Butcher in the Meat Processing Area, this Dead Rising 1 guide reveals how to beat Larry th
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Jo the Cop
Shut your pie hole
How do you beat Jo the Cop in Dead Rising 1? A Psychopath you'll encounter in a Scoop called Above the Law, this Dead Rising 1 guide reveals
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Steven
Seon's Food & Stuff boss fight explained
How do you beat Steven in Dead Rising 1? A Psychopath you'll encounter as part of Case 2-3 - Medicine Run in Seon's Food & Stuff, this Dead Rising 1 guide will reveal
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Recharge Camera Batteries
Dead Rising 1 camera stopped taking pictures fix
How do you recharge camera batteries in Dead Rising 1? The game's camera doesn't offer the ability to take unlimited pictures, so occasionally, you will need to recharge the batteries so you can take more. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we will reveal how to recharge camera batteries. This guide covers...
Guide Dead Rising 1: Shadow of the North Plaza Walkthrough
Shoulder carry
Shadow of the North Plaza is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 1 of Dead Rising 1, and tasks Frank with getting a Survivor called
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 8-2 - Hideout Walkthrough
You escort me
Hideout is Case 8-2 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank and Isabela reach Carlito's hideout in the North Plaza. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 8-2 - Hideout Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the original
Guide Dead Rising 1: A Strange Group Walkthrough
How to help Beth Shrake, Cheryl Jones, Michelle Feltz, Nathan Crabbe, and Ray Mathison
A Strange Group is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 3 of Dead Rising 1, and has Frank fight another Psychopath in order t
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Skip Time
Pass the time quickly
How do you skip time in Dead Rising 1? A new feature that's only found in the Deluxe Remaster, you can now skip ahead in time to quickly reach certain hours in the game, whether that's for the next story point or to have a Scoop appear. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to reveal ho
Guide Dead Rising 1: Restaurant Man Walkthrough
How to help Ronald Shiner
Restaurant Man is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 2 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank rescue Ronald Shiner in Paradise Plaza. In this
Guide Dead Rising 1: A Mother's Lament Walkthrough
On yer back, son
A Mother's Lament is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 1 of Dead Rising 1, and tasks Frank with getting a Survivor named Leah Stein back safely to the Security Room. In this
Guide Dead Rising 1: Lovers Walkthrough
How to help Ross Folk and Tonya Waters
Lovers is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 2 of Dead Rising 1, and has Frank help out Ross Folk and
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 7-1 - The Last Resort Walkthrough
Be there or be square
The Last Resort is Case 7-1 of Dead Rising 1, and comprises a single cutscene that will set up what comes next. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 7-1 The Last Resort Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the original game and
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 3-1 - The Professor's Past Walkthrough
Another quicky
The Professor's Past is Case 3-1 of Dead Rising 1, and is another part that comprises a single cutscene. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 3-1 - The Professor's Past Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the original game and the
Guide Dead Rising 1: Long Haired Punk Walkthrough
How to help Debbie Willet, Mindy Baker, and Paul Carson
Long Haired Punk is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 3 of Dead Rising 1, and has Frank fight another Psychopath
Guide Dead Rising 1: The Hatchet Man Walkthrough
How to help Barbara Patterson, Josh Manning, and Rich Atkins
The Hatchet Man is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 2 of Dead Rising 1, and has Frank face off against Cliff, a Psychopath
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 4-2 - Girl Hunting Walkthrough
To the rescue
Girl Hunting is Case 4-2 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank go after the woman he saw on the CCTV cameras. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 4-2 - Girl Hunting Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the orig
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 8-4 - The Butcher Walkthrough
Making mincemeat
The Butcher is Case 8-4 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank go after Carlito, who's been spotted being dragged away by a very large man on the CCTV cameras. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 8-4 - The Butcher Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 5-1 - A Promise to Isabela Walkthrough
Midnight meetup
A Promise to Isabela is Case 5-1 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank meet up with Isabela under the cover of night. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 5-1 - A Promise to Isabela Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the original game
Guide FC 25: Best Player Ratings in Ultimate Team
All the highest-rated players in Ultimate Team
What are the best player ratings in Ultimate Team for FC 25? Ultimate Team is about building the best possible squad, so you'll want to have the highest-rated players in the game for your starting XI. In this FC 25 guide, we'll reveal the best player ratings in Ultimate Team. For more information in the...
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Cliff
Viet-man down
How do you beat Cliff in Dead Rising 1? You'll encounter this Psychopath in Crislip's Home Saloon during a Scoop called The Hatchet Man. In this
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 2-3 - Medicine Run Walkthrough
Clean up on aisle 6
Medicine Run is Case 2-3 of Dead Rising 1, and forces Frank to — as the title would imply — search for medicine to heal Brad following the encounter with Carlito. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 4-1 - Another Source Walkthrough
Take a breather
Another Source is Case 4-1 of Dead Rising 1, and is one more that offers just a cutscene. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 4-1 - Another Source Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the original game and the new
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 2-2 - Rescue the Professor Walkthrough
Take my hand
Rescue the Professor is Case 2-2 of Dead Rising 1, and tasks Frank with saving Barnaby after he's spotted being kidnapped on the CCTV cameras in the Security Room. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 2-2 - Rescue the Professor Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide...
Guide Dead Rising 1: Antique Lover Walkthrough
How to help Floyd Sanders
Antique Lover is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 2 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank help save Floyd Sanders from the Entrance Plaza. In this
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Paul
Give your hair a wash
How do you beat Paul in Dead Rising 1? A Psychopath you'll encounter in a Scoop called Long Haired Punk, this
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 8-3 - Jessie's Discovery Walkthrough
There and back again
Jessie's Discovery is Case 8-3 of Dead Rising 1, and has Frank return to the Security Room after Jessie calls him back. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 8-3 - Jessie's Discovery Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take to complete it. This g
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 6-1 - Santa Cabeza Walkthrough
Interview me
Santa Cabeza is Case 6-1 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank and co learn about the town the mission is named after. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 6-1 Santa Cabeza Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take to complete it. This guide covers both the original game and the new
Guide Dead Rising 1: Japanese Tourists Walkthrough
How to help Yuu Tanaka and Shinji Kitano
Japanese Tourists is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 1 of Dead Rising 1, and sends Frank to rescue two Japanese men stuck in Wonderland Plaza. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Japanese Tourists Walk
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 8-1 - Jamming Device Walkthrough
We're jammin'
Jamming Device is Case 8-1 of Dead Rising 1, and includes a cutscene revealing Carlito's hideout and a jamming device there he's using to disable transmissions. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 8-1 - Jamming Device Walkthrough, covering all the steps you need to take to complete it. Thi
Guide Dead Rising 1: How to Beat Isabela
Bring a gun to a motorcycle fight
How do you beat Isabela in Dead Rising 1? A Psychopath you'll encounter during Case 4-2 - Girl Hunting outside Seon's Food & Stuff, this
Guide Dead Rising 1: Case 5-2 - Transporting Isabela Walkthrough
On yer back, love
Transporting Isabela is Case 5-2 of Dead Rising 1, and requires Frank to carry Isabela back to the Security Room after being bitten. In this Dead Rising 1 guide, we're going to provide a Case 5-2 - Transporting Isabela Walkthrough, covering all of the steps you need to take to comp
Guide Dead Rising 1: The Coward Walkthrough
How to help Gordon Stalworth
The Coward is a Scoop you'll receive on Day 2 of Dead Rising 1, and sees Frank rescue Gordon Stalworth in Al Fresca Plaza. In this
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Guide Final Fantasy 16: All Quests
Every main quest and side quest in Final Fantasy 16
Looking for information on all quests in Final Fantasy 16? As you'd expect, this action RPG is divided up into multiple main quests and side quests, all of which will be presented to you as you make your way through the story. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, below is a list of all quests in...
Guide God of War Ragnarok Guide: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, and Wiki
Your ultimate 100% completion guide for God of War Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok is an action adventure game created by PS Studios developer Santa Monica Studio for PS5, PS4, and PC, and is the sequel to 2018's critically acclaimed God of War. In our God of War Ragnarok review, we described the title as "phenomenal" and awarded it a 10/10. In this...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: All Curiosities for the Wall of Memories
For the Hoard
Looking for all curiosities for the Wall of Memories in Final Fantasy 16? Curiosities are unique items you'll gradually gather during your time with Final Fantasy 16, and some of them will be displayed in Clive's Chambers on the Wall of Memories. You need to track down all of these in order to unlock the For the Hoard Trophy. As part...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Best Equipment and How to Get It
Best sword, armor, and accessories
What's the best equipment in Final Fantasy 16? By the end of the game, there are specific pieces of equipment that are simply better than everything else. This applies to Clive's sword, belt, and vambraces. Accessories are a little more subjective, but we've still got some key recommendations as to which...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: All Eikons and Best Eikon Abilities
The best Eikon abilities to unlock and equip
Looking for all Eikons and best Eikon abilities in Final Fantasy 16? By the end of the game, Clive will have access to a wide range of abilities, each one bringing something unique to his elemental arsenal. In this Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to cover the pros and cons of each ability in order to...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Is It Good on PS4?
Hands-on impressions of the last-gen version
What's God of War Ragnarok like on PS4? Sony revived God of War on PS4 with the excellent 2018 release, and now, the sequel is about to become one of the last first-party titles on the last-gen console. God of War Ragnarok is one of several cross-gen releases from the platform holder, tapping into the...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: All Notorious Mark Hunts
All hunt locations, rewards, and combat tips
Looking for all Notorious Mark Hunts in Final Fantasy 16? These optional but always entertaining side activities see Clive track down and battles against some of the game's most dangerous warriors and creatures. In this Final Fantasy 16 guide, we'll be listing all Notorious Mark Hunts, complete with...
News Sony Priming 'Even Less Exciting' PS5 Remaster for State of Play
After 57% said they don't want Horizon Zero Dawn
It sounds like Sony’s upcoming State of Play – widely expected to be broadcast on 24th September although still technically unannounced – could bring news of an “even less exciting” remaster than Horizon Zero Dawn, which leaked on rating
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Start the Valhalla DLC
Valhalla awaits
Looking for how to the start the Valhalla DLC in God of War Ragnarok? Valhalla is a roguelike mode inspired by games like Hades and Returnal, where you unlock different equipment and skills in each combat run, many of which are lost when you're defeated. Some permanent progression unlocks assist with your progress, and there's a...
Guide Final Fantasy 16 Guide: Your Ultimate Wiki and Walkthrough Resource
A full guide for the action RPG
Welcome to our Final Fantasy 16 guide, your ultimate resource to Square Enix's PS5 and PC action RPG. We gave the game an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Final Fantasy 16 PS5 review, calling it "the best single-player Final Fantasy in over a decade". We've spent over 200 hours with the game in order to bring you this...
Guide Final Fantasy 16 Trophy Guide: All PS5 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Final Fantasy 16
Looking for a Final Fantasy 16 Trophy guide? As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to help you unlock all Trophies and show you how to get the Platinum. This Trophy roadmap will explain everything you need to know about clearing the game's Trophy list. Note: Due to the nature of this page,...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Full God of War Story Recap
God of lore
God of War Ragnarok is here, and continues the tale of Kratos and his son, Atreus. The previous game was a fresh slate for the Ghost of Sparta who, after conquering the Greek pantheon in the original trilogy, travels to the Norse realms to start a new life. Of course, things don't stay peaceful forever, and Kratos is forced to engage...
Guide Final Fantasy 16 New Game +: Final Fantasy Mode Explained and What Carries Over
Begin again
Looking to have Final Fantasy 16 New Game + Explained? Unlike a lot of recent releases, New Game + is available in Final Fantasy 16 from launch — you don't need a specific update or any kind of DLC. It's also quite a robust implementation, adding a lot of welcome replay value to the action RPG. In this Final Fantasy 16 guide, we'll...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Play as Young Kratos
Classic Kratos
Looking for how to play as young Kratos in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? A skin inspired by the Greek version of God of War's protagonist is unlockable in Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode, and can be used instead of his more modern, bearded look. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Crests and What to Do with Them
Crest fest
Looking for how to get Crests and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Crests are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to permanently improve Kratos' rewards within the mode, as well as unlock new armours and cosmetics. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide,...
Guide Final Fantasy 16 Combat Tips: 13 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing
Advice for beginners and advanced players
Looking for Final Fantasy 16 combat tips? In this Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to detail 13 tips that should help everyone get better at the game, regardless of whether you're a total beginner or someone who's looking to explore more advanced techniques. Without further ado, here are our Final...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Are There Missable Quests?
Can you miss side quests?
Are there missable quests in Final Fantasy 16? The bane of many an RPG player, permanently missing out on quests can be a real pain, especially if you haven't saved your progress in a while. You can find the answer in this Final Fantasy 16 guide. Are There Missable Quests in Final Fantasy 16?: Unfortunately, yes, there...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Spirit Seals and What to Do with Them
Spirited away
Looking for how to get Spirit Seals and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Spirit Seals are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to permanently improve Kratos' abilities within the mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Can You Keep Playing After Completing the Game?
There's always more to do
Can you keep playing Final Fantasy 16 after completing the game? This is sometimes a difficult question to answer when it comes to RPGs, but we're going to give it a shot with this spoiler-free Final Fantasy 16 guide. Can You Keep Playing Final Fantasy 16 After Completing the Game?: Yes, you can keep playing Final Fantasy...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide Walkthrough
Water way to go
The Rising Tide is a DLC Quest for Final Fantasy 16, accessible during Back to Their Origin. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about The Rising Tide
Guide Final Fantasy 16 Difficulty: Difficulty Settings and How to Change Them
Timely accessories and hard mode explained
Looking for info on difficulty settings and how to change them in Final Fantasy 16? In this hopefully helpful Final Fantasy 16 guide, we'll explain how difficulty works, and how it can be altered to suit your needs. Final Fantasy 16 Difficulty: Difficulty Settings and How to Change Them: Final Fantasy...
News Horizon Zero Dawn's PS5, PC Remaster Is Very Much the Real Deal
This will go down well
There had been rumours of a remaster of Guerrilla’s 2017 open world adventure Horizon Zero Dawn for quite some time, but following the unexpected announcement of LEGO Horizon Adventures earlier this year, some speculated that insiders may have got their wires crossed. Actually, it turns out the PS4 re-release is real, as...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Huge PS5 Pro Enhancements Are a 'Vast Improvement'
A meaningful upgrade at 60fps
Here come the early tech evaluations, then: according to the experts at Digital Foundry, based on several minutes of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth footage running on the PS5 Pro, the upgrade is a “night and day” difference. We’ve already heard murmurs about the improvements to this game in particular, which will run at...
Mini Review Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP (PS5) - A Sweet Return with a Bittersweet Bite
Burst bubble
Let’s get one thing straight: Lollipop Chainsaw is amazing. This seminal, subversive monstrosity from the minds of legendary developer Suda51 and Hollywood big-shot James Gunn (in his PG Porn era, no less) is as amusing today as it was over a decade ago; it’s outrageous, ridiculous, obnoxious, garish – we absolutely love it, and...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Save and Quit
Suspend your progress
Looking for how to save and quit in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? The roguelike structure of Santa Monica Studio's new gameplay mode is designed to be played in bitesized sessions, but sometimes life comes calling and you just need to save an quit. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Fight at The Forum
Formidable foes await
Looking for how to fight at The Forum in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? The Forum is an arena in Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode that's part of the Greece area found in upper Valhalla. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to fight at The Forum. How Do You Fight at The Forum...
News Over 200 Noteworthy PS5, PS4 Games Discounted on PS Store
Some lowest ever prices
It’s an uneventful Wednesday, which means an avalanche of new software has been discounted on the PS Store. Actually, we’re exaggerating, today’s list of deals isn’t an avalanche – more a small sprinkling. There’s some good games here, though, some of which are enjoying their lowest ever prices – like Resident...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Divine Triumphs and What to Do with Them
The most valuable currency in the mode
Looking for how to earn Divine Triumphs and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Divine Triumphs are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to purchase some of the most desirable permanent upgrades in Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode. On this...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Find All 3 Boat Captain Keys
You again?
Looking for how to find all 3 Boat Captain Keys in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Boat Captain Keys are a type of collectible discovered after you've completed the main story of Santa Monica Studio's roguelike mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to find all 3 Boat Captain Keys. How...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: How to Increase Potion Capacity and Healing
How to heal more HP
Looking for how to increase potion capacity and healing in Final Fantasy 16? Potions and High Potions are used to heal Clive both in and out of combat, but he can only carry a limited amount of each. In this Final Fantasy 16 guide, we'll tell you how to increase potion capacity and healing. How to Increase Potion Capacity and...
News PS5 Exclusives Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Failed to Meet Expectations
Expect future entries to be multiformat
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be competing for the top accolades when it comes to Game of the Year this Christmas, but Square Enix isn’t happy with how it’s performed. In fact, the Japanese publisher’s two big PS5 exclusives, also including Final Fantasy 16, have failed to “meet expectations”...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: What's the Max Level?
How to reach max level in Final Fantasy 16
What's the max level in Final Fantasy 16? Success in battle awards Clive with experience points, and once he's got enough of them, he'll level up, which increases his base stats, like HP and strength. But is there a cap to how powerful Clive can get? Having completed the game, we've got the answer in this...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Fleeting Echoes and What to Do with Them
Cough up
Looking for how to get Fleeting Echoes and what to do with them for God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Fleeting Echoes are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to temporarily upgrade your gear and abilities at Tablets of Endeavor. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Get Mastery Seals and What to Do with Them
No one man should have too much power
Looking for how to get Mastery Seals and what to do with them in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Mastery Seals are a type of currency used in God of War Ragnarok's roguelike mode, which can be used to permanently improve Kratos' abilities within the mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide,...
News In an Unprecedented Twist, Sony Is Licensing Freedom Wars to Bandai Namco
Run it back
Many of you will have seen the unexpected news that iconic PS Vita classic Freedom Wars is making a comeback on PS5 and PS4 early next year. The title will be published by Bandai Namco, and it’ll also launch on Nintendo Switch and PC. So, what’s going on, considering this is an intellectual property wholly owned by Sony? Well, if...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Are There Party Members?
Yes and no
Are there party members in Final Fantasy 16? Do you only play as Clive? The answers to these questions are a little bit more nuanced than you might think, so let's get into the details in this Final Fantasy 16 guide. Are There Party Members in Final Fantasy 16?: The short answer is yes, Clive is joined by numerous party members...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Unlock Sanctuary Barriers
Sands of time
Looking for how to unlock Sanctuary Barriers in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Sanctuary Barriers are swirling sand-like blockades you find in realm sanctuaries in non-combat areas. They can be permanently unlocked using Sanctuary Barrier Keys, and usually contain high-value rewards on the other side. On this page, as part of our God...
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Change the Difficulty
Hard knocks
Looking for how to change the difficulty in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? You'll be able to select your preferred difficulty when starting a new game of Santa Monica Studio's new roguelike mode, but it's not obvious how to change it at a later date. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to explain how to...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: All Materials and Where to Find Them
Locations for every material
Looking for all materials and where to find them in Final Fantasy 16? Materials are used to craft increasingly powerful equipment for Clive, and can also be used to upgrade existing gear. Most materials in the game are very common — often dropped by all manner of monsters — but others are exceedingly rare, and can...
News 'Final Chapter' of Star Wars Jedi Series Currently in Development
May the Force be with you, always
In celebration of that most sacred of all holidays, EA Investor Day, the firm has revealed that the "final chapter" in the Star Wars Jedi series, and protagonist Cal Kestis' own story, is currently in development at Respawn Entertainment. Beginning with Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and continuing in Star Wars Jedi:...
News Stone-Cold PS Vita Classic Returns in Freedom Wars Remastered PS5, PS4
Good morning, Sinner
Like a bolt out of the blue, apparently in celebration of the game's 10th anniversary (has it really been that long?), an HD remaster of the PS Vita action RPG, Freedom Wars, has been revealed. The best part is you won't even have to suffer through another interminable prison sentence before it arrives, breaking out on PS5 and...
News Vince Zampella Defends PS5 Pro Price, Says 'It's Actually Not That Bad'
"Would it be better if it was cheaper? Sure"
EA Studios general manager and Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella has defended the price of the PS5 Pro, saying, "It's actually not that bad." With the next Battlefield deep in development, the executive is certain the extra horsepower can be used to "do cooler things," but what those things...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Do You Need to Play Previous Final Fantasy Games?
16 games is a lot
Do you need to play previous Final Fantasy games in order to enjoy Final Fantasy 16? This is a question we see getting asked on a regular basis, and if you're not familiar with the long-running series, then we can understand why you might be asking it. After all, that's a 16 at the end of the name! In this Final Fantasy 16 guide,...
News PS Vita Fans Want Soul Sacrifice to Return on PS5, PS4 Next
Grotesque but great
There was a period when the PS Vita was new where Sony was desperate to secure a Monster Hunter-style hit on the system. You may recall that Capcom’s series had been extremely kind to the PSP, effectively securing it a second wind in its native Japan. But it’s widely rumoured that Nintendo swooped in and bought Nintendo 3DS...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Echoes of the Fallen Walkthrough
Slay the spire
Echoes of the Fallen is a DLC Quest for Final Fantasy 16, accessible during Back to Their Origin. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about Echoes of the Fallen
Guide God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla: How to Change Kratos' Appearance
Lookin' good
Looking for how to change Kratos' appearance in God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla? Giving Santa Monica Studio's skin-headed antihero a new look is a large part of the franchise's appeal, and there are lots of cosmetic options to unlock in the title's roguelike mode. On this page, as part of our God of War Ragnarok guide, we're going to...
News Helldivers 2's Big PS5, PC Update Arrives, Nerfing Difficulty and Reworking Armour
Once more into the breach
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead imposed a 60-day deadline on itself to address the myriad concerns and qualms of the riotous community. Well, times up, and Patch 1.001.100 is here, introducing sweeping changes to gameplay balance, weapons, stratagems, armour penetration, and difficulty across the board. Whether it will be...
News Clock Tower: Rewind Launches Two Days Earlier in the West on PS5, PS4
Ding dong
Sunsoft's revived classic horror outing, Clock Tower: Rewind, has a Japan and Asia release date of 31st October, and we've been waiting for a Western launch date. Prepare to experience this spooky point-and-click nightmare on 29th October in North America and Europe, available on both PS5 and PS4. Published by WayForward, self-styled...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Khaos Reigns PS5 Launch Trailer Is Deliciously Disgusting
Dead gross
Mortal Kombat 1’s massive Khaos Reigns expansion will release on 24th September, bringing with it an entire new storyline to NetherRealm’s increasingly complicated plot. This trailer doesn’t really dilly on the details: it just shows off a series of murders, many of which will make you wince and chuckle in equal measure. Seriously,...
News God of War Ragnarok's PC Launch Trailer Reminds You It's a Classic
Out tomorrow on Steam
Boy, how good was God of War Ragnarok? In an industry utterly obsessed with the Next Big Thing, we often forget about the great games that have already come and gone. Santa Monica Studio’s sequel was absolutely a modern classic: enormous in scale with jaw-dropping art direction and some truly memorable gameplay encounters...
News PS5 Promo Video Promises It's Time to Play
Are you ready?
Sony’s released a new PS5 promo montage, which will presumably run on television and in YouTube ad reels over the coming months. The video simply declares “it’s time to play”, and includes footage of a variety of tentpole titles, including Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Astro Bot, God of War Ragnarok, Hogwarts Legacy, Helldivers 2,...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: How Long Is It?
How many hours is Final Fantasy 16?
How long is Final Fantasy 16? Square Enix has gone on record saying that the main story takes around 35 hours, but having played through the whole game ourselves — including all side content — we've got some more accurate numbers. Unfortunately, the game itself doesn't track your playtime — you can't even...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: The Uninvited Guest Walkthrough
Guest who
The Uninvited Guest is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you unlock Leviathan abilities. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explai
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Beyond the Grave Walkthrough
Witching hour
Beyond the Grave is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you finish The Rising Tide's main quest. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going
Guide Final Fantasy 16: The Water of Life Walkthrough
Water birth
The Water of Life is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you finish The Rising Tide's main quest. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going
Guide Final Fantasy 16: How to Get a Chocobo
How to ride a Chocobo
Looking for how to get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 16? These big birds have been mascots of the Final Fantasy games for decades, and they make a return in Final Fantasy 16. And yes, Clive can ride one to get around faster. In this Final Fantasy 16 guide, we'll tell you how to get a Chocobo. How to Get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy...
News Recently Revealed Dead By Daylight Spin-Off Project T Already Cancelled
Following internal risk assessment
Dead by Daylight developer Behaviour Interactive has announced the cancellation of Project T, revealed in May of this year. Following playtesting in July, the cooperative PVE shooter failed to pass the internal risk assessment, and "the outcome of this deep analysis yielded unsatisfactory overall results"...
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Last Licks Walkthrough
Guivre a break
Last Licks is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you finish The Rising Tide's main quest. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to e
Guide Final Fantasy 16: It's the Thought that Counts Walkthrough
Blue hue
It's the Thought that Counts is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears during your first visit to Haven. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to ex
Guide Final Fantasy 16: What Ails You Walkthrough
Tonberry, or not tonberry
What Ails You is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you unlock Leviathan abilities. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Bird of Passage Walkthrough
Ambrosia? I hardly know 'er
Bird of Passage is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you unlock Leviathan abilities. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're g
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Lost in the Woods Walkthrough
Damp danger
Lost in the Woods is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you finish The Rising Tide's main quest. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Roles of Honor Walkthrough
Let's be Qatav-ing you
Roles of Honor is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you unlock Leviathan abilities. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going t
Guide Final Fantasy 16: Reign of Pain Walkthrough
Croaked king
Reign of Pain is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears after you finish The Rising Tide's main quest. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to
Guide Final Fantasy 16: The Pursuit of Knowledge Walkthrough
Child's play
The Pursuit of Knowledge is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16's DLC expansion, The Rising Tide. It first appears during your first visit to Haven. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to ex
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News 13 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now on PS5, PS4
Are you feeling plucky?
It's new PS Plus games day! Members of the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers will have access to a baker's dozen of modern and retro titles across PS5 and PS4. The selection is going live right now in Europe, with other regions to follow in due course. One thing to note: The Plucky Squire, which launches as a day one PS...
Review Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (PS5) - Capcom Classic Still Shines 18 Years Later
Being Frank
There’s a certain charm to the Capcom of the PS3 generation; a time when its releases were just as likely to land as they were to heavily miss. For every Devil May Cry 4 or Dragon’s Dogma, there was a Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City to set it back to square one. Nowadays, those extreme gulfs in quality have been reduced to...
News 10 Major PS5, PS4 Games Are Getting Axed from PS Plus Extra, Including LittleBigPlanet 3
Last chance saloon
If you just started Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age, then you may want to get to work, because the 150 hour epic’s about to be removed from PS Plus Extra. While Sony doesn’t declare the exact date of any upcoming removals, it’ll almost certainly be 15th October, when the next batch of releases are rotated into...
News Final Fantasy 16 Is F**cked and PS5's New Firmware Is to Blame
Square Enix investigating
Final Fantasy 16 has been suffering from some unexpected bugs on the PS5 this past week, and it’s beginning to look like the system’s recent firmware update is to blame. Players have reported everything from graphical glitches to crashes in the console exclusive – none of which occurred prior to last week’s system...
Review The Plucky Squire (PS5) - Joyful, Inventive Adventure on Every Page of PS Plus Gem
Jot what the doctor ordered
The Plucky Squire leapt out at us from the very first moment we saw its debut trailer, teasing the dimension-hopping capabilities of its central storybook hero. We're pleased to say the full game delivers on this core premise handsomely; Jot's journey across the pages of his book and beyond is full of unique moments and...
News Astro Bot Update 1.004 Is Available Now on PS5, and Nobody Knows What It Does
Well, except Team Asobi
PS5's jolly 3D platformer Astro Bot has today received another small update. Bringing the game to version 1.004, the patch is only 382.5 MB in size, and it's available to download and install now. It's the second patch within a few days or so, with patch 1.003 arriving last week. Much like the last update, this latest one...
News Sony Pulled Bungie's Head Out of Its Ass, and an Ex-Lawyer Reckons That Was a Good Thing
"It was important to pretend that 'nothing would change'"
A former Bungie lawyer has made some illuminating remarks concerning parent company Sony and its wayward, unruly child. Following its acquisition by the PlayStation platform holder in 2022, Bungie has frequently been in the headlines, but rarely for the right reasons. On that most exciting...
News THQ Nordic Announces PS5 Port of PS4 Remaster of PS3 Action Game Darksiders 2
Deathinitive Edition coming to PS5
Publisher THQ Nordic has announced it's bringing Darksiders 2: Deathinitive Edition to PS5. Unveiled via the above trailer, it looks like this will be a pretty straightforward port of the action title, and it launches on 15th October 2024. The original Darksiders 2 launched for PS3 in 2012, while the Deathinitive...
Mini Review Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis (PS5) - Expensive Expansion Is a Flawed Affair
SEES the day
Episode Aigis is an epilogue to Persona 3 Reload — a remake of the additional scenario that first appeared in Persona 3 FES on the PS2. Much like Reload itself, this expansion is pretty much a one-to-one recreation in terms of core narrative and structure, but it's bolstered by all of the remake's quality of life and combat system...
News Big Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch 2.01 Out Now on PS5, Boosts Performance, Balances Vocations
Casual Mode also added
As promised by Capcom, a fairly significant update for Dragon's Dogma 2 has landed. Patch 2.01 is available to download now on PS5, weighing in at a reasonable 909MB. Just like the developer said, the goal here is to reduce CPU demand — the main cause of frame rate fluctuations, especially when running about in the game's...
News Yoshi-P Pleads for Modder Restraint Ahead of Final Fantasy 16 PC Launch
"Please don't make or install anything like that"
With its lengthy period of PS5 exclusivity now at a close, Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki "Yoshi-P" Yoshida is concerned about the inevitable debauchery that will follow once the PC modding community gets its grasping paws on the game (available today, 17th September). Yoshida doesn't want to see...
News Vince Zampella Confirms Battlefield Will Return to Modern Setting
What a time to be alive
Battlefield fans burnt by 2042's near-future backdrop will be pleased to know the next entry will return to a modern setting for the first time since 2013's Battlefield 4. Respawn Group Head and EA Studios general manager Vince Zampella sat down with IGN for an exclusive chat and revealed the first piece of concept art for...
News Baldur's Gate 3's First Custom Maps Portend Endless D&D Adventure
Avernus, here we come
With Larian allowing modders to have at Baldur's Gate 3 for about a week now, the results are already looking quite promising, indeed, with detailed custom maps beginning to emerge. Heroic modders are attempting to take us where even the developer dare not tread, and with mod support coming to PS5 next month, console-bound...
News PS Plus Premium's Latest Retro Titles All Have Trophies on PS5, PS4
Mister Mosquito! Secret Agent Clank! Sky Gunner!
With Sony's monthly new retro releases on PS Plus Premium, a fairly common question is whether or not they have Trophies. For many, collecting these digital gongs as you play through a game is a fun bonus to the core experience, while others strive to gather as many of them as possible. Well, Trophy...
News PS5, PS4's Long Awaited Skate Reboot Will Launch in Early Access Next Year
Flipping the script
It’s been five long years since we excitedly reported EA was working on a new Skate game, and now we can confirm it will launch on PS5 and PS4 next year – albeit in Early Access. While this may seem unusual for a AAA title, the skateboarding sim’s entire development cycle has been unorthodox, with developer Full Circle...
News Human Fall Flat VR Is Bringing Physics-Based Platforming to PSVR2
Human stand straight
Publisher Curve Games has announced Human Fall Flat VR, a virtual reality version of its smash hit puzzle platformer title. There's not a huge amount to go on right now, but we do have the above teaser trailer and a brief description of what to expect. Coming to PSVR2, Human Fall Flat VR sounds like it'll be a pretty faithful...
Monday16th Sep 2024
News PS6 Is Already Deep in Development, Backwards Compatibility of High Importance
Intel lost chip manufacturing contract
Sony is already hard at work on the PS6, a Reuters article has revealed. The exclusive report delves into the story of Intel, and how it allegedly lost the contract to manufacture chips for the next-gen machine. Talks between the two tech giants purportedly took place in 2022, with AMD ultimately winning the...
News PS5 Pro Shows Real Promise in First Expert Analysis
Game changer
It’s still extremely early days for PS5 Pro but early expert analysis from Digital Foundry is in, and it’s sounding cautiously optimistic. Of course it’s important to note that you can still think Sony’s new-gen system is too expensive; that’s a perfectly valid point of view. You can also believe the improvements aren’t...
News Annapurna Interactive Exodus Sees Entire Staff Resign
After a failed spin-off attempt
Update: A spokesperson for Annapurna has reached out to us to point out that Hector Sanchez is the President of Interactive and New Media at Annapurna, and has not replaced Nathan Gary as the president of Annapurna Interactive, as previously reported. Original Article: The entire staff of video game publisher...
News PS5 Pro's Alan Wake 2 Upgrades Will Be a 'Pleasant Surprise'
Remedy weighs in on supercharged system
There was drama among gaming enthusiasts this weekend when a paywalled Digital Foundry analysis of some early PS5 Pro footage attached some lower than expected resolutions to titles like Alan Wake 2. We’re going to refrain from sharing the information here, primarily because it’s not publicly available –...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Bares Its 'A*s' in ESRB Rating for PS5, PC, Switch
Horizon Forbidden Word
Sony is publishing not one but two family-friendly games in 2024. While the world is loving PS5's superb 3D platformer Astro Bot, another equally all-ages title is due for release before Christmas: LEGO Horizon Adventures. Though a release date is yet to be announced (unless you believe a leak on PlayStation's website), a...
News PS Plus Premium's TimeSplitters Titles Now All Have Trophies on PS5, PS4
Present perfect
Last month, the much loved TimeSplitters trilogy made its way onto PS5 and PS4, and there was much rejoicing. Available as part of PS Plus Premium's range of retro games, or purchasable standalone, TimeSplitters 1, 2, and Future Perfect are now all playable on current systems. The only real downside was a lack of Trophies — far...
Preview Unknown 9 Awakening Plays Like a Long Lost PS3 Remaster on PS5, PS4
Invasion of the body hopper
Unknown 9 Awakening feels like a remastered PS3 game, and we mean that in the nicest possible way. This cross-media debut from Montreal-based studio Reflector is part of a wider push into comics, books, and more. But its largely linear level design and small-scale combat skirmishes feel like they were designed over a...
News PS5's Astro Bot the USA's Second Best-Selling Game in Its First Week
"Solid week one," says analyst
While the Circana (NPD) report for September's US video game sales has yet to be released, the firm's own Mat Piscatella has weighed in on Astro Bot's sales performance thus far. Unfortunately, we haven't seen official figures from Sony (and probably won't unless they're truly noteworthy), and have so far had to rely...
Tuesday17th Sep 2024
News UFO 50 Not Launching on PS5 This Week Is Bumming Us Out
Retro-style compilation getting rave reviews
You’d think Push Square Towers would still be aflutter with chatter about the PS5 Pro, but frankly there’s only one thing dominating office conversation: why isn’t UFO 50 launching on PlayStation this week? The fictional retro compilation – which documents the catalogue of an 80s game developer...
Monday16th Sep 2024
Review Train Sim World 5 (PS5) - A Solid Update Stuck on Familiar Tracks
Chugging along
If you’ll forgive a veteran virtual train driver a moment of indulgence, Train Sim World is one of the few series this writer has returned to over and over again. There’s something deeply soothing about commandeering a hunk of metal through an otherwise uneventful afternoon, making passenger stops as you soak up the scenery...
News The Game Awards Host Geoff Keighley and Parody Site Hard Drive Are Beefing
Didn't see that coming
Well, we didn’t have this on our bingo card for 2024: The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley and parody site Hard Drive are having a bit of a spat – and it’s all playing out publicly on social media. While we’re sure there’ll be no grudges held, things have been getting a little juicy all week, ever since the ex-Bonus...
News Space Marine 2 Fans Think They've Unearthed Space Marine 3's Big Bad
The Sleepers begin to stir
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has only been out for just over a week, and it's been fascinating to see Game's Workshop's now decades-old setting consuming an entirely new audience. Its deep universe and expansive lore can be overwhelming, especially for newcomers. As such, they will be forgiven just this once for...
News Co-Op Action FPS Warhammer 40k: Darktide Should Finally Be Announced for PS5 Soon
Into the light
Originally released for PC in 2022 (and Xbox Series X|S in 2023), Warhammer 40,000: Darktide could be making its way to PS5 in the relatively near future. As spotted by Gematsu, the title has been rated for Sony's system in Taiwan — which is often a sign that things are in motion. Darktide is from Fatshark, the same developer that...
News Suda 51 Says 'Everyone Cares Too Much About Metacritic Scores'
Shinji Mikami says "unique games" are being drowned out
Japanese video game industry legends Goichi "Suda 51" Suda and Shinji Mikami (of No More Heroes and Resident Evil fame, respectively) aren't huge fans of critical aggregator Metacritic. The storied developers think that the industry practice has a detrimental effect on creativity, which is...
News Blizzard Reportedly Made $150 Million in Diablo 4 Microtransactions
"Over $1 billion total lifetime revenue"
Blizzard's long-running demon-slaying series continues to be a golden goose, with the reported revelation that its latest action RPG offering has bagged over $150 million in microtransactions alone from Diablo 4 players. In addition, the title has broken that lofty video game sales ceiling, garnering "over $1...
News LEGO Fortnite May Be the Most Impressive PS5, PS4 Game You're Not Playing
Set sail for the Lost Isles
Since the ever-expanding Fortnite introduced its trio of new experiences, we’ve not heard LEGO Fortnite mentioned much. The mode has been steadily expanding, however, with new gameplay mechanics, features, and improvements rolled out in a kind of “live service” style. This week it’ll get its biggest expansion yet:...
News Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures Scoops Up Immortals of Aveum Talent, Forms New Studio
Welcome back, Absurd Marin
Update: A spokesperson from Absurd Ventures has contacted us to point out the newly formed Absurd Marin's game will be set in a "separate, yet to be announced universe" — and not part of the A Better Paradise universe, as previously reported. Original Article: A core of developers from Ascendant Studios (including its...
News Inhale Dangerous Fumes in Helldivers 2's Chemical Agents Warbond on PS5, PC
Deep breaths
Helldivers 2's next Warbond has been unveiled, and like all those that came before it, it follows a theme. Chemical Agents will allow for the deployment of various kinds of noxious gas guaranteed to eradicate all but the most entrenched Bug infestations, and apparently it works on Bots, too. Chemical Agents will be out in time for the...
News Pacific Drive's Latest PS5 Update Lets You Tinker with Wide Range of Difficulty Options
Drive your way
Developer Ironwood Studios isn't done with Pacific Drive just yet. Its debut game, a roguelike survival experience about traversing a volatile landscape in a banged-up old car, has been a success for the team, and its latest update is a big one, allowing players to fully customise a huge variety of difficulty parameters. You can get a...
Sunday15th Sep 2024
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 27
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 27 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Mini Review Funko Fusion (PS5) - Bland, Cryptic Nostalgia Bait Lacks LEGO's Charm
Pop! your card back in your wallet
We figured Funko Fusion could have been fun — or even a surprise gem. Except Funko Fusion isn’t either of those things. Much like the figurines the game is based on, it feels soulless and a poor approximation of the pop culture it's trying to represent. The main point of comparison with Funko Fusion is the...
Saturday14th Sep 2024
News Sony Boss Says 'PCs Are Difficult to Set Up', Firm Will Focus on PS5
Still committed to some ports to grow business
It feels like, at least among enthusiasts, PCs are growing in popularity at a remarkable rate. Many balked at the price of the PS5 Pro this week, with some arguing they’d rather just build a really good PC instead. While there’s been much handwringing over whether an equivalent computer can be...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for September 2024?
Plus or minus?
Another 13 games are being added to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this month, and we dare say it's a selection that'll divide opinion. The headline act is, of course, The Plucky Squire, which launches straight onto Sony's subscription service. The indie adventure has always looked superb, so here's hoping that it lives up to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 546
Pro tip
Wow, what another insane week in the wonderful world of PlayStation. We finally learned about the PS5 Pro, and it largely went down like a lead balloon. Now the dust has settled, your regularly scheduled WAYP has arrived to keep you company. Jaimie Ditchfield: I’m currently working my way through a game I’m reviewing, with a bit of...
Friday13th Sep 2024
News Play FC 25 for £1 / $1 with New EA Play Offer
83% discount available now
EA has brought back its one-month discount for the EA Play subscription that allows you to play up to 10 hours of FC 25 for just £1 / $1. One of two ways you can gain FC 25 Early Access, the offer knocks 83 per cent off the normal price and is available until 26th September 2024. FC 25 Early Access is
News State of Play Rumoured for This Month As Sony Looks Set to Skip PS Showcase in 2024
Another year goes by
Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb is almost always reliable when it comes to the timing of Sony’s State of Play events, and he reckons there’ll be one around 24th September, according to comments he made on his Game Mess Mornings podcast. This would align with previous statements he’s made, all
News The Crew Motorfest's Generous PS5, PS4 Update Looks Like an Entire New Game
Live service done right
Here’s an example of live service being executed excellently, then: The Crew Motorfest’s forthcoming Year 2 update almost looks like an entire new game. For existing owners of the acclaimed racer, you’ll get access to a brand new island, inspired by Maui. This effectively doubles the size of the title’s open world,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Astro Bot?
Bot or not?
Astro Bot has been available on PS5 for a week now, and you know what that means here on Push Square! Yep, we want you to give Astro's latest adventure a review score. At the time of writing this article, the game commands the highest Metacritic rating of the year so far — which is beyond impressive. Critics absolutely adore the...
News Play the Worst Ratchet & Clank on PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
Name's Clank
Ratchet & Clank games are rarely bad. There’s obviously incredible ones, like A Crack in Time, and then there’s middling ones, like Quest for Booty – but they’re almost always decent. PSP spin-off Secret Agent Clank, along with tower defence title Full Frontal Assault, is probably the worst entry in the series. Released in...
Guide Best Roguelike Games on PS5
PS5's best roguelike games ranked and rated
What are the best roguelike games on PS5? It's a type of video game that's only really come to the fore in the last 15 years or so, even if its origin does stem from Rogue, a game released in 1980. Still, they're super popular now, thanks to their highly replayable nature and varied interpretations...
Saturday14th Sep 2024
News Don't Sleep on PS2 Secret Gem Sky Gunner, Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Anime-style dogfighting sim
Your eyes may have glossed right over Sky Gunner when you looked at next week’s PS Plus update. That’s understandable, as big-ticket titles Mister Mosquito and Secret Agent Clank were always going to attract greater attention. But don’t write off this PS2 gem from PixelArts, as it’s absolutely worth your time...
Friday13th Sep 2024
News You Can't Buy Concord on PS5, PC Anymore, But You Can Buy the Official Merch
Every cloud
As you will no doubt have heard, Sony's multiplayer shooter Concord has been removed from sale indefinitely, with no confirmation of when, or if, it'll return. The sci-fi FPS failed to find a sizeable audience, with sales numbers estimated to be shockingly low, resulting in a shutdown just days after its initial release. A disastrous...
News Filming on Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Movie Has Wrapped
Tapped
You could be forgiven for forgetting there’s a Watch Dogs movie on the way, but shooting has concluded so please look forward to it. The flick – which is being created in collaboration with New Regency – has been on the agenda for over a decade, but only entered full production in July. It’ll star Australian actress Sophie Wilde in a...
News Reborn RPG New World: Aeternum's Open Beta Is Out Now on PS5
A whole new world
New World: Aeternum is now in open beta on PS5, allowing everyone to jump in and sample the Amazon Games title over the weekend. For those totally out of the loop, this is an action RPG that can be played solo or in co-op. New World started life as a full-blown MMO on PC a few years back, and while it had to endure an especially...
News Fun As Hell Free-to-Play Racing Game Faaast Penguin Slides to PS5 Next Week
Slip slidin' away
Ridiculous racing game Faaast Penguin will slip-and-slide to PS5 from next week, when it’ll launch for free on Sony’s new-gen system. The game enjoyed a successful beta test last weekend, which was tried by over 10,000 players, according to developer Historia. It’ll initially release on Sony’s system and PC, before...
News Biker Babes and Minigames Front PS5 Favourite Zenless Zone Zero's New Update
The ride of your life
God, these Zenless Zone Zero updates are epic at the moment. While we’re used to the unfathomable scale of HoYoverse’s games, we’re overawed by the sheer amount of events and activities the Chinese titan is adding to its urban fantasy RPG. The latest patch, Tour de Inferno, is coming on 25th September – and honestly,...
News C-Smash VRS New Dimension Demo Lets You Sample PSVR2 Hit in Pancake Mode on PS5
Squashed flat
One of PSVR2's best sports titles, C-Smash VRS, will soon be playable without virtual reality on PS5. Called C-Smash VRS New Dimension, this version of the game puts it in a third-person view, letting you enjoy its minimalist, sci-fi take on racket sports on your television. It's set for release on 26th September, but you won't need to...
Thursday12th Sep 2024
Feature Everything You Can Do in PS5's New Welcome Hub
All the Welcome page's new features
In the latest PS5 system software update, a major new addition has been made to the console's home screen. A new tile, simply titled Welcome, is being rolled out to all users over the next few weeks, and it's a great new feature that can show you a lot of information about your PS5, friend activity, and more. On...
Feature PS5 Pro's Been Clowned on By the Entire Internet, and the Memes Will Make You Laugh
It's the same picture
It’s as natural as day turning to night: make a silly announcement and the memes will follow. Sony’s decision to price the PS5 Pro at a hair-raising $700/£700 has proven the perfect backdrop for a social media clown show, then – and boy are some of these memes amusing. For big corporations like PlayStation, there’s no...
News Japan Sales Charts: Astro Bot Barely Registers at Retail, PS5 Numbers Plummet After Price Hike
Astro Bottom
The latest Japanese hardware and software charts are in, and they don't make for particularly positive reading if you're sitting on the Sony side of the fence. To start with, Astro Bot has entered in second place, but with just under 12,700 copies sold at retail, that's hardly worth bragging about. It's an incredibly low debut for a...
News PS5 Fans Think Sony's Accidentally Leaked a Wireless PSVR2 Headset
All in an icon
Optimistic PS5 fans believe Sony may have leaked a wireless PSVR2 headset. Today’s firmware update announcement brought news of an upgraded Welcome hub for the new-gen system. This customisable portal allows you to display a variety of gaming information, including your Trophies and PS Store wishlist. One widg
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 'Hugely Improved' on PS5 Pro, a 'Night and Day' Difference
Superior to fidelity mode at 60fps
We’ve already heard from CNET about how much better Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth looks on the PS5 Pro, but don’t just take their word for it: Digital Foundry’s John Linneman has chipped in on X (or
News Astro Bot Update 1.003 Is Available to Download on PS5 Now
But who knows what it does
The excellent Astro Bot has today received a game update, though exactly what it does is a mystery. The patch comes in at about 384MB, and it's available to download and install now. Unfortunately, we've been unable to source any patch notes for this update to the 3D platformer. We'll of course update this story if and...
News Latest PS5 Firmware Adds Welcome Hub, Adaptive Controller Charging, Much More
What does version 24.06-10.00.00 do?
Sony has today released the latest system software update for PS5. Bringing the console to version 24.06-10.00.00, this 1.3GB patch adds a fair amount of new features and enhancements. The main new addition this time is the Welcome hub on the console's home menu. For those in North America, Welcome replaces the...
News PS5 Pro Probably Won't Run GTA 6 at 4K 60FPS, Tech Expert Claims
Digital Foundry pours cold water
For months now, it's been speculated and theorised how the PS5 Pro will really start to justify its power (and price) once GTA 6 lands next year. As the biggest game of the generation releases, people will be looking to experience it in the best possible way. It still sounds like the PS5 Pro will be the console...
News Astro Bot PS5 Sales Trending Ahead of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in the UK
It's all okay
Hold your horses, then! Initial information coming out of the UK was that Astro Bot may be underperforming, as its boxed sales were below those of 2021’s equally excellent Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. However, as we stressed at the time, digital splits have continued to increase in Britain over the past three years, and this...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' Japan Looks Stunning in New Open World Showcase
Tis the seasons
Ubisoft has dropped a cinematic look at the open world of Assassin's Creed Shadows. The video's only a couple of minutes long, but it's clear that the developer's toiled over this recreation of 16th century Japan. Opinions will always be divided over the series' most recent games and their RPG leanings, but we're huge fans of the...
News Wow, PS5 Open Worlder Crimson Desert Gets 50 Whole Minutes of Gorgeous 4K Gameplay
Ridiculous potential
Crimson Desert already received a load of gameplay footage for Gamescom last month, but those videos focused exclusively on boss battles. So, just to remind everyone that this is an open world adventure, developer Pearl Abyss has dropped a massive 50-minute gameplay demonstration, which showcases everything from cutscenes, to...
Mini Review Wild Bastards (PS5) – Way More Bastards, But a Lot More Void
It’s not swearing if it’s in the game’s title
Void Bastards was a lovely surprise when it first launched back in 2019 thanks to its comic book aesthetic, great sense of humour, and a satisfyingly immersive, sim-inspired approach to the roguelike genre. Rather than stick to its blasters, and go with a safe sequel, developer Blue Manchu has...
Mini Review Caravan SandWitch (PS5) - A Delightfully Relaxed, Atmospheric Adventure
Life's a witch
If you're on the market for a relatively stress-free adventure with a focus on exploration — and a surprisingly engaging story — then Caravan SandWitch may be the game for you. Set on a mostly deserted planet, protagonist Sauge returns to the place she once called home in order to track down her older sister, who's been presumed...
News The Borderlands Movie Barely Made Back Its Marketing Budget
Tough crowd
Gearbox's foray into the world of major motion pictures has not been the rousing success intended, failing to galvanize players to go outside and see the thing. With the film's bombing at the box office and its theatrical run now all but over, it seems Borderlands did manage back its marketing budget, so that's something. As reported by...
Random Skyrim Player Ascends the 7,000 Steps to High Hrothgar on Inclined Treadmill
Fus-Ro-Don't try this at home
Taking realism and immersion to exciting new levels, one dedicated Skyrim player has used step-tracking tech and an inclined treadmill to simulate the Dragonborn's ascent up the Throat of the World, climbing the 7,000 steps to High Hrothgar. Previously, the fitness addict walked from Riften to Solitude, which took about...
News Classic JRPG-Inspired 8-Bit Adventures 2 Finally Levels Up on PS5, PS4 in October
Champing at the 8-bit
We first wrote about 8-Bit Adventures 2 all the way back in 2021, when the indie RPG was first confirmed for consoles. But as any tiny team of developers will tell you, actually getting your game up and running on multiple platforms can be incredibly time consuming — and so here we are, almost three whole years later. Yep,...
News Palworld Reportedly Poised for PS5 Reveal at Tokyo Game Show
Get your guns on
Incredibly, the Palworld phenomenon occurred in January of this year, with Pocketpair's smash hit being the talk of the town for a good couple of weeks there. In March, we got a pretty blatant tease that the game would be coming to PS5 at some point, and the developer has since stated that ports for other platfor
News PAYDAY 3 Creative Lead 'Stepping Away', PAYDAY 2 Remains Much More Popular
If it ain't broke...
We haven't heard much on the PAYDAY 3 front in recent days, but as developer Starbreeze's cooperative shooter approaches its first anniversary, it seems players still much prefer the now decade-old PAYDAY 2. Perhaps in response to this, game director Miodrag Kovačevićas will be stepping away from the role, instead focusing his...
News Remnant 2's Final DLC Equips Free Content Update, Boss Rush Mode
Falling in style
Remnant II will receive its third and final piece of premium DLC on 24th September, alongside a major free update for the game. The Dark Horizon offers a new storyline to explore, dungeons to delve into, powerful new gear to gather, and a new Archetype, The Warden. In addition, a Boss Rush mode will be added via the content update...
News Planet Coaster 2 Makes a Splash on PS5 in November, PS Store Pre-Orders Available Now
Park and ride
Publisher and developer Frontier has confirmed a release date for its anticipated theme park sim sequel, Planet Coaster 2. The game will bring rollercoasters, water rides, and plenty more to PS5 when it launches on 6th November, 2024. You can get a glimpse of what to expect in the new trailer above, which showcases the title's...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Confirms 12 Dragon Ball GT Characters
GT outta here!
Fans of the relatively divisive Dragon Ball GT rejoice! Bandai Namco has confirmed that 12 characters from the spin-off anime series will be playable in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and you can catch them in action via the above trailer. Just to clarify, we've got: Goku (GT, Super Saiyan, 3, 4) Vegeta (GT, Super Saiyan 4) Pan...
News Tony Hawk Teases He and Activision Are 'Working on Something' as Series Turns 25
Is Pro Skater 3 + 4 coming after all?
Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder and namesake of Activision's beloved skateboarding game series, has teased something in relation to the franchise's 25th anniversary. Speaking in an interview with Mythical Kitchen, the Californian appears to more or less confirm a new game of some sort in the Tony Hawk's...
News Powerpuff Girls Finally Confirmed for MultiVersus When Season 3 Begins on PS5, PS4
Nubia also joins the fight
After being teased for quite some time, the Powerpuff Girls have now been officially confirmed to be joining the roster in MultiVersus. WB Games' platform fighter will introduce the Cartoon Network trio when Season 3 gets started on 17th September 2024. As you can see in the above trailer, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup...
Wednesday11th Sep 2024
News 13 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Day one game The Plucky Squire included
Sony has today announced the slate of PS5, PS4, and Classic games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of September 2024. Day one title The Plucky Squire was already previously confirmed, but it will be joined by another 13 games. All available to download from Tuesday, 17th September...
News 'It Makes Sense Why the PS5 Pro Price Is So High,' Say Tech Experts
Consumer electronics generally going up
The tech heads at Digital Foundry have gathered to discuss Sony's PS5 Pro reveal, and the conversation is a level-headed one considering various facets of the upcoming console. It's well worth a watch, and we've embedded it above. Perhaps most interesting is their view on the PS5 Pro's premium cost; while many...
News Capcom Finally Breaks Silence on Dragon's Dogma 2, Confirms New Update Is Incoming
Big Dogma
It's been quite some time since Capcom last piped up about Dragon's Dogma 2. The game's most recent update dropped several months ago, near the beginning of July, and the developer's maintained radio silence ever since. However, with Tokyo Game Show looming — and Dragon's Dogma 2 being named as a title that'll be 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' —...
News Prospective PS5 Pro Buyers Cause Disc Drives to Sell Out
Going, going, gone
Update #2: As we've been monitoring throughout the day, Amazon is now also sold out of the PS5 Pro and PS5 Slim disc drive accessory, so if you had been planning to get one of these we strongly suggest you snap up any of the remaining stock available from PS Direct as soon as possible. Update #1: While there is still plentiful...
Poll Would You Buy PS5 Pro If It Was Cheaper?
The $700 question
The PS5 Pro has been officially announced, and we've all seen the price. It's all anyone's been talking about since the reveal, and there's a genuine sense of disbelief surrounding the fact that Sony's charging $700 / £700 for its upgraded console. And for the record, we're in the same boat, expressing our bemusement in a...
News PS5 Pro Reveal Is Already Sony's Most Disliked Console Announcement
Bet you didn't see that coming
As we all know, YouTube dislikes are the be-all and end-all sign of something going horribly wrong. Up until now, Sony's managed to avoid dislike doom with its console reveals — but the newly announced PS5 Pro is bucking that trend. At the time of writing, the upgraded system — which is set to release in November...
News PS5 Pro Pre-Orders Will Be Exclusive to PS Direct for Two Weeks
An added complication
A late-minute tweak to a PS Blog post has revealed that PS5 Pro pre-orders will be temporarily exclusive to Sony’s own direct-to-consumer storefront PS Direct – assuming you live in a country where the outlet is available.
News 1,700 PS5, PS4 Games Going Cheap in Latest PS Store Sale
SMT! Cat Quest! Grandia!
Another week, another PS Store sale. Today marks the start of the Planet of the Discounts promotion, which runs until 25th September 2024. Below you'll find a selection of the best PS5, PS4 game deals on offer. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance — £38.49 / $41.99 (30% off) Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 —...
News Lack of Competition from Xbox Partly Why PS5 Pro Is $700, Says Analyst
Pro move
All anyone's really talking about when it comes to PS5 Pro is the mid-gen console's price point, and it's easy to understand why. Even for gaming enthusiasts, an MSRP of $699.99/£699.99 is a hard pill to swallow, regardless of how much more powerful the machine purportedly is than the regular PS5. While there will be various reasons why...
News Despite Price Point, Analyst Firm Expects PS5 Pro to Sell Like PS4 Pro
Does 13 million units by 2029 seem doable?
With today's bombshell reveal of the PS5 Pro at $700/£700, many of the PlayStation faithful feel that the asking price is too high, especially in these uncertain times. Despite the sticker shock, Ampere Analysis is projecting that it expects sales of the plucky Pro to reach a similar level as the PS4 Pro...
News Metal Gear Solid Delta PS5 Won't Be 'a Hideo Kojima Game'
"Based on Metal Gear Solid 3"
In sad news for fans of Hideo Kojima's schtick, it appears that the faithful remake, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, will not be "a Hideo Kojima game." By that, we mean the grandiose, somewhat narcissistic title card fans have come to expect at the game's opening will now instead read "based on Metal Gear Solid 3,"...
News This May Be the Most Pointless Boxed PS5 Game Ever
A real Trailblazer
Chinese juggernaut HoYoverse will flog a boxed copy of Honkai: Star Rail – despite the game being free-to-play and updated almost weekly. The retail release will come with some collectibles for fans, including nine gilded holographic character art cards, two chibi Trailblazer keyrings, a postcard, and some in-game items. This...
Thursday12th Sep 2024
News Zany PS Plus Oddity Mister Mosquito Is an Unmissable PS5, PS4 Addition
Sucking your subscription dry
There’s been much reminiscing among PS5 owners of late, as Astro Bot stirred fond memories of a bygone PlayStation era for fans. Well, if you’re the kind of person raised on a diet of Vib-Ribbon and Ape Escape, you absolutely should be playing Mister Mosquito, an outright barmy PS2 exclusive developed by Japanese...
Wednesday11th Sep 2024
News Arrowhead Offers Peek at Helldivers 2 Patch Meant to Satisfy the Masses
Yes, but is it FUN yet?
We're almost halfway through developer Arrowhead's self-imposed 60-day plan to win back the affections of the notoriously raucous Helldivers 2 player base, and the developer has offered a sneak peek at some of the changes in store. Presumably, we can expect the game's next major patch to arrive around 14th October. As...
News PS5 Players Choose Performance Mode 75% of the Time
Peak performance
During the PS5 Pro reveal video, the ever-informative Mark Cerny dropped a rather interesting detail with regards to PS5 graphics options. One of Sony's main selling points for the Pro is that players will no longer be forced to choose between visual fidelity and performance modes, with the upgraded console's additional power...
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Patch 1.14 Makes the Final Boss Easier
Nerfed in six different ways
FromSoftware has today deployed a new PS5, PS4 patch for Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that works to make the final boss fight a little easier. Due to the subject of this update, there will be spoilers below. The battle against Promised Consort Radahn has been changed in six different ways, as detailed by the...
News Space Marine 2 Enjoys a Launch Worthy of the God-Emperor Himself
Two million Space Marine Battle-Brothers, or 2000 full-strength Chapters
In further proof of our immaculate teenage taste, Warhammer: 40,000: Space Marine 2, like Baldur's Gate 3 last year, is blowing up. Following four days of Early Access and the game's official launch on 9th September, publisher Focus Entertainment has revealed that some two...
News Dead Island 2's Horde Mode, Neighbourhood Watch, Arrives in Time for Halloween
Go Bobcats!
Dead Island 2 fans decomposing for lack of content, rejoice! In Neighborhood Watch, a cooperative Horde Mode arriving on 22nd October via free update, players are cast in the role of the Bobcats, a group of college kids defending their frat house from the oncoming zombie onslaught. Neighbourhood Watch sounds like it will mix things up,...
News Potionomics: Masterwork Edition Opens Up Shop on PS5 in October 2024
Retail magic
Publisher Marvelous Europe has announced a release date for Potionomics: Masterwork Edition, the console port of its cult hit RPG management sim. As revealed in the above trailer, the game is heading to PS5 on 22nd October, 2024. If you're out of the loop on this one, it has you playing as Sylvia, a girl who's inherited a potion shop...
Tuesday10th Sep 2024
News PS5 Pro Announced, Costs $700 and Out in November
Pre-order from 26th September
Sony has today unveiled its upgraded PS5 console, the PS5 Pro, in a Technical Presentation hosted by system architect Mark Cerny. The enhanced system will cost $699 / £699 and releases on 7th November 2024. The video unveiling of the console can be rewatched above. It ships without a disc drive, but you can buy the...
News Don't Worry, You Can Add an Ultra HD Disc Drive to PS5 Pro
But it's sold separately
PS5 Pro won’t ship with an Ultra HD disc drive, but don’t panic, as a detachable one can be added whenever you like. Those of you who own the existing PS5 Slim will know that the disc drive is a separate standalone component, and while it’s sometimes bundled with the console, you can choose whether you want to install...
News PS5 Pro Showcase Coming Today, Hosted by Mark Cerny
A 9-minute technical presentation
Sony has announced a "PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation" will take place today, 10th September 2024, hosted by Mark Cerny. While the firm doesn't directly mention what the showcase is about, all signs indicate this will be a PS5 Pro unveiling. It'll be nine minutes long and will "focus on PS5 and innovations in...
$700, take it or leave it
Following on from months of rumours and speculation, the PS5 Pro has finally been revealed. Sony unveiled the new console via its own dedicated technical showcase, which pretty much confirmed what we've all been expecting: this thing's going to run PS5 games better thanks to more powerful internals. But was the...
Guide Astro Bot: How to Catch the Gold Butterfly in Apes on the Loose
How to get Net Profit Trophy
Looking for the gold butterfly in Astro Bot? In the stage Apes on the Loose, there's a special gold butterfly hidden somewhere in the level. If you're able to find and catch it, you'll get the Net Profit Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our
News PS5 Pro Can Run PS4 Games Better Via Improved Backwards Compatibility
"PS5 Pro Game Boost"
Sony's dropped some additional PS5 Pro details on the official PlayStation Blog, confirming that, just like the base PS5, the enhanced system will be capable of running PS4 games via backwards compatibility. That information isn't even remotely surprising, but the article does go on to claim that last-gen titles can benefit even...
Talking Point Is PS5 Pro Way Too Expensive?
For the Payers
Well, the PS5 Pro has been revealed. Finally. But now that it's official and we know when it's coming, what are your initial thoughts on the beefed-up console? We've gathered the Push Square editorial team together in order to document their immediate reactions, which you can read below. Needless to say, that $700 / £700 price point...
News 'It Felt Like Putting New Glasses On,' Claims First PS5 Pro Hands On
"Everything was sharper, and still 60fps smooth"
We haven’t had a chance to play around with PS5 Pro yet – in fact, no one in the media aside from CNET has. Sony gave the exclusive story to the American site, and invited the outlet to its headquarters in San Mateo to try out a dozen or so games. Many of those demos were setup in side-by-side...
News Astro Bot PS5 Sales 'Aren't Huge' in UK, But There's Still Hope
Ifs and bots
Having released on Friday of last week, we're able to get an early glimpse into the sales potential of Astro Bot thanks to Games Industry's ever-informative Chris Dring. Apparently, the PS5 exclusive's opening numbers "aren't huge", and are roughly a third below what fellow platformer Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart managed when it...
Guide Astro Bot: All Ravens Locations in Bot of War
How to get Eyes of the All-Father Trophy
Looking for all Ravens in Astro Bot? In the stage Bot of War, there are some green Ravens hidden throughout the level, and if you find them all, you'll get the Eyes of the All-Father Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our
News Astro Bot Director Surprised By Level of Support from Fellow PlayStation Studio Heads
"To our greatest surprise, the studios unanimously agreed"
Almost certainly the cure for whatever ails you, Team Asobi's plucky Astro Bot has captured the hearts and minds of the PlayStation faithful, from new PS5 owners to the most jaded old veterans. This is partly due to the non-stop onslaught of cameos and references to Sony's rich history (in...
News PS5 Pro Will Improve PSVR2 Games
But no specific updates announced
While there was a huge emphasis on how PS5 Pro will improve traditional gaming experiences, Mark Cerny never once mentioned PSVR2 during his presentation today. That’s perhaps to be expected from a platform holder that feels like it’s largely washed its hands of the product, with no first-party projects...
News Ubisoft Investor Calls for Company to Go Private, and CEO Yves Guillemot to Be Replaced
"Shareholders are hostages of Guillemot family members and Tencent"
Ubisoft is not doing so hot, with stock prices plumbing new depths following the seemingly lukewarm reception to Star Wars Outlaws and ongoing XDefiant
News Roughly 50 Games Ready for PS5 Pro Launch with Dedicated Patches
13 confirmed so far
Sony has revealed via a CNET hands on article with the PS5 Pro that "about 40 to 50 games" will take advantage of the upgraded hardware on its launch day with dedicated PS5 Pro patches. In a PlayStation Blog post that followed on from the PS5 Technical Presentation delivered by Mark Cerny, 13 of those titles were confirmed...
News In Case You Missed It, PS5 Pro Has a 2TB SSD Included
Double the storage space
One small detail that wasn’t emphasised massively during Mark Cerny’s presentation of the PS5 Pro is that it’ll include a 2TB SSD hard drive out of the box, which is double the 1TB included with PS5 Slim models. You can still expand your storage using a non-proprietary M2 SSD purchased from whichever manufacturer you...
Live Watch the PS5 Pro Reveal Livestream Right Here
Tune in for the PS5 Technical Presentation
After essentially nine months of rumours and speculation, Sony appears ready to finally confirm the upgraded PS5 Pro model in a "Technical Presentation" today, hosted by Mark Cerny. The livestream will be just nine minutes long, so this is a brief livestream that's expected to solely focus on the PS5 Pro...
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Reckons Axed Game Devs Should Just 'Drive an Uber'
"Go to the beach for a year"
In comments that sound so detached from reality they almost beggar belief, ex-Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss Chris Deering – who left PlayStation in 2005 – has insinuated that those who’ve lost their game development jobs as part of the recent spate of industry-wide layoffs should “drive an Uber” or...
News 25 Years Ago, Square Released the Best Final Fantasy Game
Revisionist history
A quarter of a century ago today, in 1999, Final Fantasy VIII was released in North America on PS1, and millions of players were introduced to the trials and tribulations of Squall, his mercenary comrades, and various sorceresses for the first time. Contrary to popular opinion and later revisionist history, it was warmly received...
Gallery PS5 Pro Is Looking Sleek in These Official Shots
Go faster stripes
As you'll know doubt have seen, the PS5 Pro is official after months of rumours and speculation. Not only do we have information about the souped-up console's enhanced hardware and its price, but Sony has done us the good grace of showing us what the thing looks like. It teased the PS5 Pro's design a few days ago, and now we have a...
News Did You Know PlayStation Almost Had a Different Name?
"There was a bit of pushback"
It's hard to think of a more perfect brand name for a video game console than PlayStation. Not only has it become an iconic part of the video game lexicon, it summarises the core function of Sony's line of systems brilliantly: a device which enables and promotes play. However, the console was very nearly called...
News Freelance Artist Attempts to Redesign PS5, PC Flop Concord's Cast
Better or worse?
Concord, the ill-fated first-person shooter from Firewalk, failed for a multitude of reasons. We’ve documented many of these, but one thing PlayStation fans have latched onto are the character designs. As we pointed out in our review, they’re not all bad – but some of them do struggle to standout in a saturated market. Compare...
News Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Patch 1.1.2 Has Trophy Fixes, Easier Stealth Missions
Now the Platinum Trophy can be unlocked
Having recently promised to fix the instant-fail stealth sections that litter the early game of Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft has deployed PS5 patch 1.1.2 to make the change a reality. The 1.92GB update is available to download now, and also fixes the Old School Cool Trophy, which was preventing the Platinum...
News The Crew 2 and Motorfest to Receive Offline Modes in Future Updates on PS5, PS4
Ubisoft Disconnect
Publisher Ubisoft has just provided dedicated drivers with a pretty hefty update on The Crew Motorfest, showing off the upcoming Year 2 additions — including the free Maui expansion. Available starting 6th November, Motorfest will be getting much bigger with a whole new island to explore, bringing with it a raft of new events,...
Mini Review Rugrats: Adventures In Gameland (PS5) - Fun and Frustration in This Nostalgia Trip
It's 4 o'clock in the morning, why are you playing this game?
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is a flawed throwback to platformers of days past. Aesthetically, the teams at The MIX Games & Wallride have absolutely nailed it. If you grew up watching Rugrats, you’ll be swimming in nods to the cartoon, ranging from characters, to environments, to...
News MGS: Master Collection Vol. 2 Is in the Works, But Games Not Decided Yet
Konami wants to avoid Vol. 1 issues
Konami has committed to a second volume of its Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection, but right now, it has not decided what games will be included in it. Speaking in the latest Metal Gear Production Hotline video, developer representatives touch on how it already had HD remasters of Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater...
News Predictably, Baldur's Gate 3's Modding Scene Is Absolutely Massive
Support incoming for PS5
Considering Larian Studio's roleplaying epic is one of the greatest RPGs of our time, and it sold like gangbusters, it should come as no surprise to learn that modders were absolutely champing at the bit, with all kinds of weird and wonderful fan creations ready to go live. Mod support was added to the PC version in an...
Mini Review Crossy Road Castle (PS5) - Addictive Mobile Game Struts onto PS5
King of the Castle
Rather than crossing roads, Crossy Road Castle sees players traversing different castles, level by level, battling bosses and encountering uniquely themed environments in each location. You have three lives per run, and the aim is to get as far through a castle as you can. Every 10 levels there’s a vending machine where you can...
News More Regular Minecraft Content Releases Planned, Native PS5 Version Still Coming
That transmedia momentum
Apparently aiming to fully exploit the momentum of Minecraft's weird live-action movie, developer Mojang has unveiled a bold new content plan to invigorate the venerable game, reassuring PS5 players that a native port is on the way. In a grandiose blog post entitled "The Future of Minecraft's Development," Mojang celeb
News No Campaign Early Access for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Wait until 25th October to play it
Treyarch has announced it's bucking the trend established by Call of Duty games of the past couple of years and won't be making the Black Ops 6 campaign available to play one week early. In Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3, pre-ordering the game granted you seven days of early access to the campaign, meaning...
Guide Astro Bot: Can You Disable Motion Controls?
Can you turn off Astro Bot's tilt function?
Can you disable motion controls in Astro Bot? This PS5 game makes full use of the DualSense controller's feature set, and that includes its gyro sensor. At certain points in the game, you may need to tilt and move your controller in order to complete certain actions, and you may be wondering — can you...
Monday9th Sep 2024
News Sony Increases PS5 Controller Prices in US, Europe, and More
A few dollars more
Without any prior warning, Sony has increased the price of the PS5's DualSense controller in a number of key regions, including the US, Europe, and Australia. To begin with, keen-eyed onlookers noticed that American retailers such as Best Buy and Target had updated the price points for various pads, bumping them up by $5 pretty...
Mango Sentinel out of Curly Moustache
“Capcom presents...” When you hear those words while booting up a game, you know for sure you’re about to be taken for a ride. And while the Marvel vs. Capcom series has been shockingly dormant for the last seven years thanks to the painfully underrated Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite (which had incredible...
News Astro Bot PS5 Fans Wonder Where All the Square Enix Characters Are
Not a single Square Enix face appears
One of the biggest highlights of Astro Bot is discovering all the VIP Bots in the game, based on other memorable video game franchises and individual titles. There are more than 150 of them in the PS5 game, which has allowed Team Asobi to make some seriously deep cuts with the characters it includes. However,...
News Star Wars Outlaws' Instant Fail Stealth Sections Will Be Reworked in Upcoming PS5 Patch
Outlawed
The next update for Star Wars Outlaws should address one of the game's most criticised elements. We are, of course, referring to the title's lacking stealth mechanics, which have been highlighted by both critics and players over the last couple of weeks. In particular, a number of early-game missions enforce instant fail stealth sections,...
News Astro Bot PS5 Credits Indicate DLC Cameo Bots Could Be Inbound
Stellar Blade, Assassin's Creed, Rise of the Ronin
If you've spent all weekend long blissfully jumping about in Astro Bot on PS5, then you'll be glad to know it looks like more cameo bots could be coming to the game sooner or later. Analysed by VGC, several franchises not included in the base game are credited during the closing sequence, which...
Poll Are You Playing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
For the Emperor
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is here, and it wants to take you on a blood-soaked crusade back to a simpler time — a time when unapologetically gory action games were all the rage. A surprisingly refreshing experience here in 2024, Space Marine 2 is a big budget sequel to the original 2011 shooter on PS3. It's been a while,...
Preview Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Seeks to Create a Version of the 90s That Never Existed
A memory of a dream
Memories are weird: we think of them as very stable things, these absolute truths of what we experienced in the past, but even a cursory glance at research on the topic will let you know that memories are malleable and often incorrect, exaggerated by emotions or warped by time. DON’T NOD’s newest game, Lost Records: Bloom...
News Guns More of a 'Fallback Solution' in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
You must whip it
Machine Games' upcoming treasure-hunting adventure, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, will differ from contemporaries like Tomb Raider and Uncharted in more ways than one; guns are described as being more of a "fallback solution", as opposed to being Nathan Drake's primary verb. Speaking to Edge magazine (thanks,
News Bungie Commits to Destiny 2 DLC and Support Through 2026
Two expansions and four free content updates per year
Bungie has revealed it has plans to support Destiny 2 with new content — both paid-for and free — through until at least 2026, as it announces a change in how it approaches and distributes its post-launch expansions. Instead of building up to an annual DLC release, the developer confirms it...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Looks Really, Really Promising in 25 Minutes of Raw Gameplay
Got soul
When Bleach: Rebirth of Souls was first announced as an arena fighter, we had our concerns. Anime-based brawlers have been so hit and miss over the years that we couldn't help but question the direction — especially when it comes to such a beloved franchise like Bleach, which has been out of the spotlight for so long. Thankfully, we've...
News Yakuza Wars Appears to Be a Mobile Game as Social Media Page Spotted
Not like this
Following an official trademark registration from SEGA last month, a Facebook page for Yakuza Wars has been found, lending further legitimacy to it being the real deal. The kicker for fans, though, is it appears to be a mobile game rather than the next big console release. BBGame is listed as the publisher, which makes mobile titles...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Big Patch 7 Won't Be the Last: 'The Chefs Must Cook'
It goes on and on, my friend
Baldur's Gate 3's anticipated Patch 7 was recently released on PC but delayed into October on PS5, adding a bunch of tantalising features and improvements and another mountain of fixes and tweaks. But while Larian Studios has confirmed that it won't be the game's final update, the developer remains tight-lipped about...
News Annapurna Will Reprint Wonky Outer Wilds: Archeologist Edition on PS5
The "glitch in the time loop" will be closed
Last week, we brought you word of an unfortunate publishing mishap in which the PS5 physical edition of Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition shipped with the wrong version of the game on the disc. Well, it seems Annapurna Interactive is doing the right thing and will be reprinting the game after all...
News Track Down Your Own Physical Copy of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on PS5
Blaster from the past
Aspyr has teamed up for an unlikely physical release on PS5, or at least one we didn't expect. Fans of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter will be glad to know the venerable title is now available to pre-order, with the 2002 action-adventure title having recently gotten the remaster treatment. Limited Run Games teamed up with Aspyr for...
Sunday8th Sep 2024
News Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
"My character has been reduced to a cartoon shill"
In a rare instance of unity, gamers seem to unanimously agree that Astro Bot is extraordinary – but Days Gone director John Garvin disagrees. The outspoken ex-Bend Studio veteran has taken to X (or Twitter) to share his dissatisfaction with Deacon St John’s cameo in the PS5 exclusive platformer,...
Review Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (PS5) - Magical PS Plus Sporting Sim Is a Winner
Glory Seeker
The wizarding world of Harry Potter is home to many fan-favourite moments, yet nothing has quite managed to surpass the magic of Quidditch, a fictional sport where the students of Hogwarts and Wizarding World alike engage in a competitive goal-based game, while riding broomsticks. A video game adaptation of Quidditch is nothing new, as...
News Sony: It's Massively Important PS Studios Develops Games in Various Genres
The spice of life
There’s been much ado about PlayStation first-party lately, especially when you contrast the critically acclaimed release of Astro Bot against Concord’s premature closure. Speaking as part of an interview published on the PlayStation Podcast and
News 80s Synthpop Stars Heaven 17 Resist the Temptation of PS5's GTA 6
"Go f*ck yourself"
A huge part of the GTA experience is its banging radio soundtracks, and we wouldn’t expect anticipated sequel GTA 6 to be any different. In fact, it sounds like Rockstar is slowly starting to assemble the audio you’ll be listening to while you explore Vice City next year – but not everyone is impressed by the cash the...
Saturday7th Sep 2024
Beta Test Drive
Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown isn’t just a racing game, it’s a lifestyle game. Developer Kylotonn has endeavoured to recreate Hong Kong Island along with its opulent luxury and underground street scene, and while the driving is where Solar Crown truly shines, it's the lifestyle and technical aspects of the game hold it back...
Review Antstream Arcade (PS5) - Instantly Add 1,300 Retro Releases to Your Console Collection
Livin' the stream
Retro gaming is big business these days. Products like the Evercade have proven there’s a market for a curated collection of physical cartridge-based compilations, while various Chinese manufacturers are making a fortune on Android-powered emulation portables. Even Sony has acknowledged there’s value in its back catalogue,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Outlaws?
Shoot first
Star Wars Outlaws has been out for just over a week now, and we want to know what you think of it. The latest Ubisoft-published open world adventure, Outlaws was drumming up a lot of hype ahead of its release, but the excitement seems to have cooled off quite a bit now that the game's actually here. Whether that's down to rather...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
A big week, folks
It's a big week for new releases, so we've got a pretty mammoth WAYP for you this weekend. Of course, we're expecting all of you to be extremely active while you work your way through all of the new releases, too. Echo Apsey: I'll be hopping into Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's multiplayer this weekend which I tried when the...
Friday6th Sep 2024
News Where to Buy Astro Bot and Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller
Get 15% off in the UK!
Astro Bot is out now on PS5, and we awarded it a 10/10 in our Astro Bot PS5 review. If you're looking for the best deals and cheapest pre-order prices for the game, or if you're wanting to get your hands on the glorious limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller, you're in the right place. Remember, if you do grab a copy,...
Guide Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: Start Times, How to Access, and Rewards
All the PS5, PS4 beta information you need
What are the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta start times? How do you access the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta? As is a tradition for the series, Activision will allow you to try Black Ops 6 before release with a multiplayer beta, featuring some content from the main game. In this Call of Duty: Black Ops 6...
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Small Forward Builds
Small Forward and deadly
Looking for the best Small Forward builds for NBA 2K25? The Small Forward, also known as The Three, is shorter than the Power Forward, and tends to operate as an all-rounder. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around ball handling, playmaking, and shooting — but you'll also be required to excel on...
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Point Guard Builds
On point
Looking for the best Point Guard builds for NBA 2K25? The Point Guard, also known as The One or The Point, is often the shortest player on an NBA team, and runs the offense similar to a quarterback in the NFL. If you're playing this position, your role will involve assisting teammates and completing offensive possessions. In this NBA 2K25...
Guide NBA 2K25: Best Shooting Guard Builds
Shootin' the sh*t
Looking for the best Shooting Guard builds for NBA 2K25? The Shooting Guard, also known as The Two, is usually the fastest player on an NBA team, and is responsible for bringing the ball down the field where they will assist or shoot the ball. If you're playing this position, your role will revolve around setting up teammates and...
Soapbox Astro's Playroom PS5 Did Live Service and You Didn't Even Notice
Sorry, it's true
Live service has become a curse word among enthusiast gamers. While ostensibly a business model, many associate the phrase with multiplayer and microtransactions. It’s true that free-to-play games like Fortnite are live service, with regular iterations introducing seasonal gameplay mechanics, systems, and themes. Right now...
Committed Concordians
At approximately 9AM PT on 3rd September, Firewalk Studios and PlayStation announced that Concord would be removed from sale immediately and the servers would be shut down just three days later on 6th September. This sent all Trophy hunters who were chasing the game’s Platinum and some fans of the game into a state of panic...
News Catch the Full First Hour of Silent Hill 2 PS5 Gameplay Here
From the bathroom to the town
The first hour of the Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team has been posted online, allowing those interested to watch fresh footage from the very start of the game through until the new jukebox puzzle in the town itself. Streamed by the Japanese YouTuber 2Bro, you can catch the full video above. The game actually...
Gallery Astro Bot Has the Best PS5 Controller Design Yet
Stare into those steely blues
Astro Bot is out in the wild, earning full marks from us in our 10/10 Astro Bot PS5 review! To celebrate launch day, Sony sent us the limited edition Astro Bot DualSense, and this thing is a beaut. <related ids="170413,167762"> Sporting the eye-catching Astro white and blue combo, this DualSense stands out...
News Sony Execs Seem to Think the Company Doesn't Have Enough Original IP
"We don’t have that much IP that we fostered from the beginning"
The topic of original IP is a tricky one for PlayStation at the moment – after all, it just killed a project which has taken years to create and millions to develop mere weeks after it launched. According to Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki, the company is lacking when it comes to...
News PS5, PC Disaster Concord Is Now Officially Offline Indefinitely
Gone and likely forgotten
And just like that, two weeks after it launched, Concord is officially offline indefinitely. A 1.3GB patch has been deployed confirming that Sony has pulled the plug on the first-person shooter, and you can no longer connect. The release – arguably the biggest flop in PlayStation first-party history – sold an estimated...
Guide Call of Duty Black Ops 6: What Carries Over from Modern Warfare 3?
Carry Forward from Modern Warfare 3 to Black Ops 6 explained
What carries over to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 from Modern Warfare 3? A feature that has allowed your guns, skins, and purchases from previous Call of Duty games to be usable in later titles, you may well be wondering if the Carry Forward mechanic will apply to Black Ops 6 too. In this...
Poll Are You Playing Astro Bot?
Sit your bot down
Well, the time has finally arrived. Astro Bot is out now on PS5, following months of hype and, just this week, a tidal wave of ridiculously high-scoring reviews. As of writing this article, the PlayStation Studios exclusive is the highest rated game of 2024 so far, sitting incredibly pretty at a jaw-dropping 94 on Metacritic. It's...
News PlayStation Studios Celebrate Astro Bot's PS5 Arrival with Awesome Artwork
Play together
As is now a long-standing tradition, Sony's PlayStation Studios have gathered around on social media in order to celebrate the launch of a new first-party title. We are, of course, talking about Astro Bot, which has arrived on PS5 after months of anticipation. All of the usual suspects have taken to posting congratulatory messages in...
News Surging Space Marine 2 Early Access Numbers Portend a Golden Future
War eternal
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 doesn't even officially launch until 9th September on PS5, but judging by the very healthy number of players who shelled out extra for Early Access, Saber Interactive has a bonafide hit on its hands.Through the ever-illuminating use of SteamDB, we can see Space Marine 2 quickly racked up an impressive...
Mini Review TimeSplitters (PS2) - A Fantastic Foundation with Flaws
Running out of time
Despite releasing just two years prior to TimeSplitters 2, TimeSplitters finds itself noticeably lacking in a number of key areas. It’s not dissimilar to how the gap between 2 and Future Perfect felt, though that was of course three years. Just as Future Perfect pulled a lot of content from its predecessor, 2 would in turn...
Mini Review Castlevania Dominus Collection (PS5) - A Fantastic Bundle of DS Classics
Touching the classics
Anyone who had a Nintendo DS back in the day knows that it boasts a little selection of Castlevania games that are some of the very best in the series — and the latest collection from Konami finally gives PlayStation loyalists a chance to sample their delights. Dominus Collection brings together Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of R
News Concord Will Remain in Prime Video's Secret Level Anthology Series
Might as well get your money's worth
Given Concord's shocking reversal in fortune in recent days, you might wonder what this all means for its expanded universe of transmedia, which was seemingly so central to Sony's strategy here. Well, the show must go on, as they say, and a source close to the production has indeed confirmed that Concord will...
News Space Marine 2 Already Struggling With PS5 Server Woes, Days Before Its Full Release
Do your duty
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 technically isn't even out yet, but it's already hitting some server-related snags. Players who grabbed one the game's special editions are able to get stuck in four days early — ahead of the title's full release on the 9th September — and it's becoming clear that the sci-fi shooter is pretty damn...
News Astro Bot PS5's Live Action Trailer Is a Whole Vibe
Play will find a way
Sony has released a glitzy, high budget live action Astro Bot trailer, which will likely run in movie theatres and on television through the remainder of the year. The spot, while only 30 seconds in length, is excellently executed. It shows people in mundane everyday scenarios, like at a school or in an office. When the...
News Street Fighter 6 Still Kicking, Over Four Million Copies Sold
Perfect K.O.
Capcom's excellent, latest entry in its long-running Street Fighter series is proof there's life in the venerable IP yet. The company announced that lifetime sales for the title (released in June last year) have now exceeded four million across all platforms. The Street Fighter account on X shared the happy news, which shows that a...
News Which Girlfriend Will You Rent in PS4 Visual Novel?
Based on popular manga and anime
Rent-a-Girlfriend is one of the more popular romantic comedy mangas on the market at the moment, with an obligatory anime adaptation and 13 million copies sold. A video game adaptation was always inevitable, then, and who better to pick up the thread than veteran visual novel maker Mages? While not currently...
News Black Ops 6 Nerfs Its Best Weapon for Second PS5, PS4 Beta Weekend
Jackal PDW dominance already over
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta returns for a second weekend of availability today, but the gun that was on the tip of everyone's tongue the first time out won't be back in quite the same shape. An SMG named the Jackal PDW dominated matches during the beta's first weekend, and now Treyarch has addressed its...
News Ghostrunner 2's High-Octane Endless Moto Mode is Off to the Races on PS5
Embrace cyberbike
The already fast-paced Ghostrunner 2 is getting an exhilarating upgrade in the form of Endless Moto Mode, where players attempt to survive as long as possible in the crushing depths of the cybervoid. With procedurally generated maps and devious obstacles, players race for glory and domination of the leaderboards. Best of all, it's...
News Surreal 'Whodunnit' Mindcop Investigating a Non-Linear Mystery on PS5
Surf's up
Mindcop is a non-linear "whodunnit" developed by Andre Gareis and published by Dear Villagers. It blends a story-driven narrative with real-time puzzle gameplay, putting players behind the moustache of the titular Mindcop, who is capable of mindsurfing the "Sea of Thoughts" in order to uncover the truth. The sleepy village of Merrylin...
Thursday5th Sep 2024
Guide Astro Bot: All Bots Locations
Where to find every Bot in Astro Bot
Looking for all Bots locations in Astro Bot? In this PS5 platformer, you need to explore every level in search of Astro's crew mates. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to show you where to find every Bot in the game. Astro Bot: All Bots Locations: Below is a list of each location and level in...
Review Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
Ace-tro Bot
PS5 pack-in Astro's Playroom was a taster dish, teasing players with a short but sweet experience; Astro Bot, then, is the full three-course meal. Developer Team Asobi has been delivering brilliant 3D platformers since PSVR's Astro Bot Rescue Mission, so it should come as little surprise that this latest entry in the young series is...
Guide Astro Bot: All Puzzle Pieces Locations
Where to find every Puzzle Piece in Astro Bot
Looking for all Puzzle Pieces locations in Astro Bot? There are collectible Puzzle Pieces to be found in every level of Astro Bot, and even some outside the regular stages. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to show you where to find every Puzzle Piece in the game. Astro Bot: All Puzzle...
News PlayStation to Mark 30th Anniversary with New Gran Turismo Demo, Merch, Soundtracks
An "early glimpse" at the celebrations
Sony has today shared a brief look behind the curtain at its plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of PlayStation. The PS1 released in Japan on 3rd December 1994, and 30 years later, the brand is still trucking along — and Sony wants to commemorate the occasion. Part of its plans include a new Gran Turismo...
News Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
Swimming in 7s
Star Wars Outlaws dropped last week to rather mild scores across the board (at least in terms of popular video games). We awarded the game 6/10, with its mediocre combat and stealth being prime detractors. Its Metacritic aggregate lies somewhere in the mid-70s (depending on the platform), which are respectable numbers, at least in our...
Guide Astro Bot: All Egg Artefacts Locations in Dude Raiding
The Lost Eggacy
Looking for all Egg Artefacts in Astro Bot? In the stage Dude Raiding, there are some Egg Artefacts hidden throughout the level, and if you find them all, you'll get The Lost Eggacy Trophy. If you're looking for a helping hand, look no further. As part of our
Friday6th Sep 2024
News Astro's Playroom Is Having a Party Inside Your PS5 Right Now
Prince would be proud
You may recall that Astro’s Playroom has been counting down to the release of Astro Bot, which is out now in some countries around the world. But while you presumably busy yourself with the new game, you may be wondering what’s going on in the old one. Fortunately, this video posted to X (or Twitter) showcases the party...
Thursday5th Sep 2024
News Black Myth: Wukong's Sales Top 18 Million in Two Weeks on PS5, PC
Expansion is in development
There have been a number of breakout successes this year: Palworld got the ball rolling and Helldivers 2 picked up the mantle. But none compare to the absolutely outrageous story emerging around Black Myth: Wukong: the title has now topped 18 million sales across PS5 and PC in just two weeks. As previously reported,
News PS5 Pro Seemingly Teased in New 30th Anniversary Artwork
Zoom in and enhance
Eagle-eyed PlayStation fans have spotted what appears to be a tease of the heavily rumoured PS5 Pro model in today's new 30th anniversary artwork. Captured in the lead image, if you zoom in in between the PlayStation logo and the "30th" graphic, you'll spot a console that looks very familiar to the mockup leaker Billbil-Kun...
News Concord PS5, PC Scalpers Attempt to Cash In on 'Rare Collector's Item'
Mercenary life
With time running out and Concord servers set to switch off tomorrow, September 6th, scalpers seem to be attempting to make some quick money off of PlayStation's soon-to-be-unplayable multiplayer shooter. Spotted by IGN, while physical copies of Concord were quickly swept off retail shelves and the digital version is no longer...
Going through changes
PlayStation, more than any other platform holder, has endured the test of time through its unique ability to reinvent itself. Where its rivals have historically relied on tried-and-trusted intellectual property, like Mario and Halo, Sony has rarely ever stood still, overhauling its image with each respective generation. It’s...
News Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
Opens with an insane 94 on Metacritic
In our Astro Bot PS5 review, we said the release is “among the best” in the new-gen system’s library. And other critics agree: Team ASOBI’s platformer – out tomorrow, on 6th September – is officially the highest rated game of the year. With a 94 rating on Metacritic, it’s only beaten by Elden Ring...
Guide Astro Bot: How Many Levels Are There?
How many stages are in Astro Bot?
Wondering how many levels there are in Astro Bot? This 3D platformer is in the classic mould of level-based progression, meaning it has lots of worlds to explore as you go through the adventure. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to tell you how many levels there are in the game. <related...
News Ceramite-Armoured PS5 Looks Like a Worthy Space Marine 2 Relic
All Glory to the Emperor of Mankind
Developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have joined forces to offer one lucky Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 fan a chance to win a custom PS5, gloriously decked out in the blue ceramite power armour of the Ultramarines Chapter. This worthy relic could be yours; all you have to do is like...
Guide NBA 2K25 Guide: How to Conquer the Basketball Court
Sky walker
NBA 2K25 is the brand new basketball simulation from 2K Sports, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2024-25 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. Please note that there will be fundamental differences between the new-gen and current-gen...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Vampire Survivors?
Bloodlust
It's obviously been available for ages on other platforms, but Vampire Survivors only just released for PS5 and PS4 last week. A highly rated indie hit, we want you to rate this stellar roguelike for yourself, so it can potentially show up on our Best PS5 Games and Best Indie Games on PS5 lists. For the record, we think it deserves a spot...
Star Wars Outlaws, too
It's been a long time coming, but the PS5 has finally topped six million sales in Japan. The current-gen console's been heading towards that milestone for months, but a lack of notable system sellers has meant slow progress. Still, it's something for Sony to celebrate in its native country. For reference, the PS4 has sold...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Delayed Into October on PS5
Unlucky 7
Baldur's Gate 3's highly anticipated Patch 7 is out right now on PC — but unfortunately, the wait continues on PS5. Developer Larian had previously said that the update would take "a little longer" to roll out on consoles, but those who expected it to drop this month are going to be disappointed. It seems as though the studio's having to...
Guide Astro Bot: Are There Difficulty Settings?
How hard is Astro Bot?
Are there difficulty settings in Astro Bot? If you're planning on playing through Team Asobi's PS5 platformer, you may be curious to know whether it offers any alternative difficulty levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to answer the question: are there difficulty settings in Astro Bot? <related...
News Double Assassinations Will Return in Assassin's Creed Shadows After Almost a Decade
Fans have come up with a cool reason as to why
Assassin's Creed Shadow's protagonist, Naoe, wields both a Hidden Blade and a tanto in the game, and for the first time in nine years, marks a return to the classic double assassination technique from the bad old days. Beginning with Assassin's Creed II, and last seen in 2015's Syndicate, one fan came...
Guide Astro Bot: Is There a Photo Mode?
Can you use photo mode in Astro Bot?
Is there a Photo Mode in Astro Bot? Many of Sony's first-party games include a Photo Mode feature, allowing you to pause the action at any time and take a nice snapshot. You might be wondering if Astro Bot also has one, then. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to answer the question: is there a Photo...
News Helldivers 2 Illuminate Faction Sighted, Arrowhead CEO Calls Reports 'Fake News'
Nothing to see here, folks
Helldivers 2 players have been clamouring to face the Illuminate since the game launched earlier this year, with the technologically advanced civilization posing a serious threat to Super Earth in the original Helldivers. Briefly, scanners picked up the presence of an unidentified force on the Galactic War map, but...
News Ridiculous PS5 'Racing Royale' Faaast Penguin Invites You to Its Open Beta This Weekend
Gotta go faaast
A couple of weeks back, we reported on a mad-looking game by the name of Faaast Penguin. A barmy battle royale — or rather, racing royale — title from Japanese developer Historia, it actually looked really promising in its reveal trailer. And now, an open beta test has been confirmed for PS5, which goes live this weekend. Things...
Guide Astro Bot: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Astro Bot?
How long does it take to beat Astro Bot? If you're planning on playing Team Asobi's brilliant PS5 platformer, you might be wondering how many hours it'll take to get from beginning to end. Having played through the game in full, we have the answer for you. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we'll be answering the...
Wednesday4th Sep 2024
News PS Plus Extra's September Cull Has 4 More Great PS5, PS4 Games Added to It, 16 in Total
13 Sentinels and Unpacking among them
PS Plus Extra users will now lose access to 16 PS5, PS4 titles when the service receives its monthly update instead of the initial 12, as two more games have been added to the Last Chance to Play section on Sony's modern console. The four newly added games are Unpacking, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Sniper Ghost...
Review Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5) - Grimdark Shooter Is an Instant Co-Op Classic
Only in death does duty end
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a triumph of the storied universe in which it takes place, illustrating the grimdark setting in detail enough for even the most hardened veterans. It's an instant cooperative classic full of glorious, relentless combat; our only remaining question mark is how developer Saber...
Guide NBA 2K25: All Locker Codes
Locked and VC loaded
Looking for all Locker Codes in NBA 2K25? If you're eager to make the most of the game's card collecting MyTeam mode, and unlock some bonuses in MyCareer as well, then you'll want to keep an eye out for new Locker Codes. These Locker Codes, when entered, will reward you with brand new Packs, Tokens, Players, MT, and more. Each...
News Players Take the Easy Way Out in Pursuit of Concord's Coveted Platinum PS5 Trophy
We're here if you need to talk
Fresh off the news of the game's unprecedented flop and subsequent removal from sale, Concord's remaining player base appears to be taking the easy way out; in pursuit of the game's Platinum Trophy and easy XP gains, Concord players are now committing suicide en masse, resulting in darkly humorous scenes. On
News Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Hopes Reignited By Suspicious Steam Updates
Through fire and flames
Capcom's been very, very quiet on all things Dragon's Dogma 2 for a few months now. With the game shifting as many copies as it did — and with the publisher bigging the property up just after launch — there was a widespread belief that the RPG would receive meaningful updates, followed by some kind of expansion down the...
News Why Is No One Talking About 1950s Courier Game Deliver At All Costs on PS5?
Crazy Taxi with Cadillacs, kinda
Deliver At All Costs looks incredible. The upcoming isometric courier game, developed by Far Out and published by Konami, has been inspired by 1950s Americana – and sees you assume the wheel of a period appropriate whip, where you’ll be tasked with delivering unconventional cargo. It adopts a classic GTA-style...
News Internal Sony Fairgame$ PS5, PC Chatter Is Reportedly Quite Positive
Haven's turn in the spotlight
With all the Concord doom and gloom going around today, why don't we try a different tact? With Firewalk Studios seemingly in a precarious position, the spotlight now shifts to Sony's other PS5, PC shooter punt, the unfortunately titled Fairgame$, from the Jade Raymond-led first-party studio, Haven. While it's
News Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Delay Isn't Due to Platform Limitations, Says Microsoft
"We'd prefer not to comment on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders"
The case of Black Myth: Wukong's alleged Sony exclusivity is becoming curiouser and curiouser, with a spokesperson for Microsoft confirming that its indefinite delay has nothing to do with the assumed technical limitations of the Xbox Series S. Suddenly, those...
A neo dawn
Fantasian Neo Dimension is an updated version of the original Fantasian — an Apple Arcade release from a few years back. It's produced and written by Hironobu Sakaguchi, who's often referred to as the father of Final Fantasy — and so when we were handed an opportunity to interview the man himself, we couldn't possibly say no. Ahead of...
News Star Wars Outlaws, XDefiant Disappointments Pour Pain on Ubisoft's Share Prices
Nearing a ten year low
Ubisoft’s share prices have plunged and are edging dangerously close to their lowest point in a decade as investors worry about the performance of Star Wars Outlaws and flailing live service shooter XDefiant. While we don’t know how well Massive Entertainment’s open world adaptation has performed yet, reviews have been...
News Minecraft's Weird Live Action Movie Is Going to Be Massive, Isn't It?
Momoa maker
Here’s your first look at Minecraft’s weird live action movie, which is a guaranteed money spinner from where we’re sitting. At just 90 seconds long, there’s very little in the way of story setup – but we’re not exactly expecting an Oscar winning script from this adaptation. It appears to be some kind of isekai, where Jason...
News Enjoy 22 Minutes of Developer-Led Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
Ferelden fever
At long last, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out next month, releasing on 31st October. IGN has an exclusive 22 minutes of developer-led gameplay to tide us over, showing off some of your hub area, The Lighthouse, as well as some light side-questing. We can't help but anticipate The Veilguard, which is really shaping up to be the big,...
Random Gearbox Founder, CEO Compares Company to The Beatles, Gets Roasted
"The Beatles made bangers, you're currently making clangers"
Gearbox founder and CEO Randy Pitchford has defended recent Gearbox setbacks, like the catastrophic reception of the Borderlands film or the inexplicably poor state of Risk of Rain 2's latest DLC, Seekers of the Storm. Unfortunately for Pitchford,
Thursday5th Sep 2024
News Hogwarts Legacy 2 One of Publisher's 'Biggest Priorities' for the Future
Warner Bros commits to a sequel
Warner Bros seems ready to greenlight a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy following its extreme sales success last year, with the firm stating a follow-up is one of its "biggest priorities" for the next few years. When speaking to its strategic outlook at a Bank of America Conference (via Variety) today, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels...
Wednesday4th Sep 2024
Mini Review Gundam Breaker 4 (PS5) - An Impressively Addictive Return to Form
Break it back down
How do you follow up on the disaster that was 2018's New Gundam Breaker? Well, in the case of Gundam Breaker 4, you simply return to the basics, and remind yourself of what made the series so much fun in the first place. This sequel goes out of its way to keep things focused: you grind out missions, collect parts, beef up your...
News Romancing SaGa 2 Remake's Overview Video Is How All RPG Revivals Should Be Marketed
What's the SaGa
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is set to release on the 24th October for both PS5 and PS4, and if you're not quite sure about this completely remade RPG, we'd highly recommend giving this 'Primer' video a watch. As far as we're concerned, this five-minute overview is a perfect example of how to market an old-school revival...
News New Fishing Mechanic the Highlight of Next No Man's Sky PS5, PS4 Update
Aquarius also brings fishing logs, equipment
Hello Games has today revealed another new feature for No Man's Sky, arriving in its next PS5, PS4 update: fishing. Due to the game's community really taking to the recently implemented water technology in the Worlds Part I content update — with fans posting pictures of themselves relaxing by the...
Reaction PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
Disasterclass
In an unprecedented move, Sony will axe Concord on 6th September, just two weeks after the high-budget first-person shooter released. This multi-million dollar blunder goes beyond disaster – it’s an absolute embarrassment, and will forever be a stain on the format holder’s record. PlayStation’s always had first-party flops, but...
Tuesday3rd Sep 2024
News Sony Flop Concord Axed Two Weeks After PS5, PC Release
Dead practically on arrival
Setting what has to be a new record for a game of its size and budget, Concord is officially being taken offline just two weeks after its launch on PS5 and PC. This is a frankly unprecedented move, but one that doesn't come as a massive shock, which speaks volumes about the game's utterly disastrous levels of appeal...
Guide MLB The Show 24 Guide: How to Master Sony's Baseball Sim
Your ultimate MLB The Show 24 companion
MLB The Show 24 is the latest baseball simulation by PlayStation Studios developer San Diego Studio, inspired and influenced by the 2024 season of Major League Baseball, which will run from 20th March, 2024 through 29th September, 2024. The game is available on the PS5 and PS4, in addition to the Xbox Series...
News PS Plus Essential Receives 3 New PS5, PS4 Games, All Available Now
Update: Quidditch Champions is available now
Update: Head on over to the PS Store and you'll now also be able to redeem Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions on PS5 and PS4. That makes all PS Plus Essential games for September 2024 live and playable now. Original story: The monthly
PSA Astro Bot PS5 Copies Leak, Gameplay Spoilers Are Everywhere
So bot right now
Update: We're still days away from the release of Astro Bot on PS5, but if you go looking for it, you can quite easily find a wealth of gameplay footage online. As noted in our original coverage (which you can still read below), people have been streaming Astro Bot on sites like Twitch and Kick, having managed to get their hands on...
Mini Review The Casting of Frank Stone (PS5) - A Stripped Back Version of the Supermassive Formula
Dark Pictures on a budget
Dead by Daylight is one of the most popular multiplayer games around, but if you have little interest in the online gaming space, then its developer Behaviour Interactive may be a relatively unknown quantity to you. To combat this disconnect, the company has employed other studios to create their own, unique take on the...
Guide Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Release Times: When Can You Start Playing?
All the timezones you need covered
What are the release times for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions? When can you start playing the game via PS Plus Essential? Set to launch today, 3rd September 2024, you may be checking your console's storefront and not getting any results when you search for the game. In this Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions...
Guide Harry Potter Quidditch Champions Guide: All Hero Skins and How to Unlock Them
How to unlock every Harry Potter character
What are all Hero Skins and how do you unlock them in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions? As well as playing as your own custom character, you can swap your appearance out for many recognisable faces from the Harry Potter world. To play as them, you'll need to fulfil certain requirements for each one. In...
News Outer Wilds PS5 Physical Edition Ships with Wrong Version on Disc
Score one for digital fans
In an unfortunate snafu, publisher Annapurna Interactive has revealed that physical copies of the PS5 Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition have shipped with the wrong game version on the disc, lacking the Echoes of the Eye expansion. Annapurna is still investigating the situation, but players who can provide proof of...
News Surprise! Barmy Shooter Son and Bone Arrives Imminently on PS5
Do-you-think-he-saurus?
Developer Teamkill Media teased just a couple of weeks back that its absurd dino-slaughtering simulator, Son and Bone, was "coming soon… very, very soon… seriously". Well, it drops tomorrow, 4th September (thanks, Gematsu). So, if you ever wanted to hunt monsters from prehistory with an anachronistic array of weaponry,...
Hung jury
Ace Attorney games are traditionally composed of two types of gameplay. A crime is committed, and you investigate by collecting evidence, speaking to witnesses, and conferring with your partner. Then you go to court to defend your client by presenting evidence and finding contradictions in witness testimonies, before ultimately unravelling...
News Jennifer Hale Says AI Is Coming for All of Us
Voice acting luminary weighs in on SAG-AFTRA strikes
Jennifer Hale is one of the most renowned voice actors in games, lending her talents to series like Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate, and Metal Gear Solid. She's also, predictably, not a huge fan of the threat artificial intelligence poses to the industry and made some choice comments on the ongoing...
News Layoffs Hit Ballistic Moon Ahead of Until Dawn PS5's October Release
Not the usual sequence of events
The developer behind the upcoming remake of Supermassive's Until Dawn has laid off an unspecified number of employees ahead of the game's October launch. British developer Ballistic Moon has since made a statement after reports began to emerge on LinkedIn and were shared on ResetEra. It reads, in part: "It is with...
News Show Some Respect to This Stoic Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Big Boss Statue
Nearly 22 inches of Naked Snake
With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's release date still effortlessly blending into its surroundings, we've got the next best thing: a glorious bust of Big Boss himself in his iconic pose at the end of Metal Gear Solid 3, showing some respect beside the grave of his mentor, The Boss. It even got its own trailer,...
Guide Harry Potter Quidditch Champions: How to Unlock PS1 Hagrid Mask
How to earn the Hagrid Papercraft Mask
How do you unlock the PS1 Hagrid Mask in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions? A long-standing meme brought to life in-game, you can earn a mask based on the PS1 model of Hagrid to wear during matches. In this Harry Potter Quidditch Champions guide, we're going to reveal how to unlock PS1 Hagrid Mask. How Do You...
Monday2nd Sep 2024
The best couch co-op or online co-op on PS4
What are the best co-op games on PS4? Among the PS4's enormous library of games, there are many brilliant co-op experiences to be had, whether online or local. If you're after some top notch co-op PS4 games, you've come to the right place. Playing a game together with other people has been around since...
Guide Best Strategy Games on PS4
PS4's top tactical titles ranked and rated
What are the best strategy games on PS4? If you like your games to challenge your grey matter, strategy games are likely some of your favourites. On PS4, there's a wide selection of tactical titles to tackle. Generally speaking, strategy games can be boiled down into two main types. Turn-based strategy...
Guide Best Local Multiplayer Games on PS5
Offline multiplayer games on PS5 ranked and rated
What are the best local multiplayer games on PS5? Video games have always had multiplayer, and playing them together with pals is some of the most fun you can have. There are so many great examples on PS5, and we need your help to find the best local multiplayer on the platform. As mentioned, local...
Guide Best PS4 Exclusive Games
PS4's best exclusives ranked and rated
What are the best PS4 exclusive games? Whether you're just starting your PS4 journey or have had one for since the beginning, you'll no doubt want to play the absolute best games exclusive to the console. Well, the PlayStation 4 has plenty of those, covering a wide range of tastes. Over the years, Sony has...
Guide Best Horror Games on PS5
PS5's best horror titles, rated and ranked
What are the best horror games on PS5? A very popular genre despite its somewhat acquired taste, horror titles are for a lifetime, not just Halloween. Some will stick to jump scares while others will explore psychological horror, touching on themes like mental health. Whatever the case, you can be assured...
PS5's best platformer games ranked and rated
What are the best platformers on PS5? Platformers have been part of the fabric of video games since the medium's infancy, with many of gaming's most famous faces originating from this genre. These games are primarily concerned with testing your ability to traverse tricky environments, but within that...
Guide Best Puzzle Games on PS5
PS5's best puzzle titles, rated and ranked
What are the best puzzle games on PS5? The puzzle genre is arguably the most popular on the planet, with franchises like Tetris and – whisper it – Candy Crush Saga appealing to millions upon millions of players all around the world. But, like the Tetronimos many of you will no doubt be familiar with,...
Guide Best Arcade Games on PS5
PS5's best arcade games, rated and ranked
What are the best arcade games on PS5? The arcade may not be the defining destination that it once was in the 80s and 90s, but the spirit of arcade games is very much alive – even on the latest crop of consoles. While you may not need a collection of quarters to play the titles on this page, we’re...
Guide Best Fighting Games on PS5
The best PS5 fighting games ranked and rated
What are the best fighting games on PS5? If you're looking for some challenging battles that'll really test your limits, fighting games take that to the extreme. It's a genre that has a reputation for being difficult to penetrate, with a hardcore community and large esports scene making these titles seem...
News PS5's Most Addictive Game Gets a Two-Hour PS Plus Premium Trial
But you should just buy it
If you're somehow against spending just $4.99 / £3.99 on one of the purest gaming experiences you'll ever have on PS5, then you should know that a PS Plus Premium trial for Vampire Survivors is now available. You can spend up to two hours with the trial, in which time you'll no doubt become hopelessly addicted to what is...
All The Simpsons games on PlayStation rated and ranked
What are the best The Simpsons games? When The Simpsons first aired in late 1989, few could have anticipated its cultural impact. While its appeal may have waned slightly over the past 30 years, it remains the longest running American animated series, racking up over 700 episodes and counting...
News Antstream Lets You Stream 1000s of Retro Games, Coming to PS5, PS4 This Week
What is this? Streaming for ants?
Update: Antstream will launch for PS5 and PS4 on the 6th September, according to a reveal by Game Rant. That's this Friday, at the time of writing. All of the details in our original article — which you can read below — are still accurate outside of this confirmed release date. Original Story: Antstream, a...
Guide Best Arcade Games on PS4
PS4's best arcade games ranked and rated
What are the best arcade games on PS4? Arcade is far from dead, and it lives on through many excellent games on Sony's system. Arcade used to mean change-guzzling coin-op machines featuring fast-paced and addictive games. That first bit is done away with on PS4, of course, but arcade-like games are plentiful...
Rumour Ubisoft Live Service Shooter XDefiant on Brink of Being Shut Down
Just three months after launch
With all the focus being placed on Concord recently — and its increasingly apparent failings — you'd be forgiven for forgetting about XDefiant, the Ubisoft shooter that launched on PS5 back in May. The live service title was met with decent reviews and actually seemed to be doing really well for itself at first,...
News Test Drive Unlimited Developer Joins Spiders in Strike Against Nacon
Both studios encountering similar issues
The developer behind the upcoming Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown and past titles in the WRC series has confirmed it's joining GreedFall studio Spiders in a strike against their publisher, Nacon. Citing similar issues with the company, the studio said it's "expressing our solidarity with our colleagues at...
News Concord Devs Maintain Radio Silence, Which Isn't Helping Matters
No news is good news, right?
Concord has only been out for just over a week, but it feels like aeons, especially for those brave few who are actually playing and enjoying Sony's latest foray into the competitive multiplayer space. Amidst the headlines decrying shrinking player numbers and abysmal sales figures, players have certainly taken not
News Just Like Black Myth: Wukong, PS5 Action RPG Enotria Is Delayed Indefinitely on Xbox
It's a conspiracy!
Hmmm, we're starting to see a pattern here. In case you somehow missed all the kerfuffle last week, Sony was accused of buying out Black Myth: Wukong as a PS5 console exclusive — and that's why it was indefinitely delayed on Xbox, even though developer Game Science had said that the delay was down to technical issues. Those...
News PlayStation Fans Think Hideo Kojima's Teasing PS5 Pro, But It's One Hell of a Reach
Death Stranding 2: On the Reach
There's a rumour doing the rounds online that says Hideo Kojima himself is teasing the PS5 Pro — the upgraded console that Sony is supposedly set to launch later this year. With additional September State of Play rumours swirling, it's easy to understand why this latest bout of speculation seems to have caught on...
News Stardew Valley Creator Hasn't Worked on Haunted Chocolatier 'in a Long Time'
ConcernedApe has concerns
In April of 2023, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, the brilliant mind behind the incomparable Stardew Valley, downed tools on the in-development Haunted Chocolatier and seemingly never returned. Over the past year and change, this culminated in the eagerly anticipated release of update 1.6 on PC, with console ports the cause of...
News Showa American Story Reveals Texan Governor's Majestic Body Hair
Howdy, partner!
This particular scribe has just learned of the existence of Showa American Story, an upcoming action RPG that seems too absurd to be true. Developed by Chinese developer NEKCOM Games, revealed back at the start of 2022, its depiction of a post-apocalyptic America is truly wild, and we can't wait to see more. Case in point, we got a...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Huge Patch 7 Is Out This Week on PC, PS5 Has to Wait 'A Little Longer'
Soon!
The next big update for Baldur's Gate 3, the so-called Patch 7, has been talked about for months — and now it's finally within reach. Developer Larian has confirmed that the update will arrive this week on PC — having previously promised that it would drop at some time in September — but PS5 players will have to wait just a bit longer...
News Suicide Squad Studio Hit with Layoffs After Poor Sales
Rocksteady's QA team cut in half
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League team Rocksteady Studios has suffered an unconfirmed number of redundancies across its QA department following the live-service game's poor sales and critical reception earlier this year. Sources in contact with Eurogamer state the QA team has been cut by more than 50 per cent,...
Rumour Blizzard's Making a 'AAA RPG-FPS', Possibly an Overwatch Spin-Off
Overwatching, overwaiting
Overwatch and Diablo developer Blizzard Entertainment is seemingly working on something new. As spotted by Timur222 on Twitter (also known as X), senior director of product management Chris McCabe has added an "unannounced AAA RPG-FPS title" for consoles and PC to his LinkedIn profile. Interesting. As you'd expect,...
News United Kingdom of Euchronia Calls as Metaphor: ReFantazio Draws Near
Fresh fantasy
Incredibly, Metaphor: ReFantazio, the next all-consuming RPG from the developers of Persona 3, Persona 4 and Persona 5, is out in just over a month, likely sinking all of our best-laid gaming plans. We got a look at the game's fantastical setting in the United Kingdom of Euchronia, which is full of scenic vistas and thrilling...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Social Media Channels Get New 25th Anniversary Branding
29th September is the big day
Activision seems ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, as the official Twitter and YouTube pages have been updated with fresh artwork marking the historic moment. Seen below, the image uses a blacked-out version of the Tony Hawk silhouette from the recent Pro Skater 1 + 2...
News Yes, You Can Possess the Dog in Slitterhead on PS5, PS4
We'd have been barking otherwise
Forget whether or not you can pet the dog; Slitterhead developer Bokeh Studio wants to communicate the fact that possessing dogs is definitely a thing in its upcoming horror title, which slithers onto PS5 and PS4 on 8th October. Compiled by Gematsu, a trio of gameplay clips has emerged from Pax West, showing off...
Reminder Today's the Last Chance to Get August's PS Plus Essential Games
Get 'em before they're gone
PS Plus Essential will refresh its offering from 9am BST tomorrow morning, so today marks your last chance to redeem what the membership had to offer for August 2024. Incase you need reminding, or you just need to confirm you already grabbed the PS5, PS4 games, the lineup was as follows: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker...
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Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Hit the Ball Better and More Often
Score more home runs
Looking to learn how to hit the ball better and more often in MLB The Show 24? Hitting the ball effectively is the most important technique in baseball, as you'll struggle to score runs if you can't put the ball in play. It's obviously worth remembering that even the best players in the world struggle to hit the ball, and a good...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Improve Your Ballplayer in Road to the Show
Boost your Ballplayer's ratings and performance
Looking for how to improve your Ballplayer in Road to the Show in MLB The Show 24? The Ballplayer mechanic introduced in previous releases has been further improved in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation this year, allowing you to create multiple different players for use in Road to the Show, as...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Ballplayer Playstyles and Perks
Baller lifestyle
What are the best Ballplayer Playstyles and perks in MLB The Show 24? As was the case in San Diego Studio's previous baseball sims, you can tailor your Ballplayers in Road to the Show to your tastes using Playstyles (or Loadouts) and Perks, each of which influences your
Guide MLB The Show 24: All Player Attributes and Terminology Explained
A complete glossary
Looking for all players attributes and terminology explained in MLB The Show 24? If you're new to San Diego Studio's baseball sim, or even a long-term player, wrapping your head around the sheer number of acronyms and contractions used in the series can be an impossible exercise. Fortunately, as part of our MLB The Show 24 guide,...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Difficulty and Gameplay Style to Select
From Rookie to All-Star
What's the best difficulty and gameplay style to select in MLB The Show 24? Difficulty is an incredibly subjective subject, as it really depends what you're aiming to get out of the game. In the case of MLB The Show 24, the release is highly flexible, meaning you're free to enjoy either a casual, laidback arcade-style...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Hitting View to Use and Why
Finding the zone
What's the best hitting view to use and why in MLB The Show 24? Selecting the correct camera perspective is crucial in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation, especially when you're batting. While the pitching view has less of an impact on performance, the hitting view you select will absolutely improve your ability to make good...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Use Face Scan When Creating Your Ballplayer
You're in the game
Looking for how to use Face Scan when creating your Ballplayer in MLB The Show 24? Face Scan is a feature in San Diego Studio's baseball sim, allowing you to physically map a personal photograph to your Ballplayer to get a better representation of yourself in-game. On this page, as part of our MLB The Show 24 guide, we're going to...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Programs Explained and How to Progress Them Quickly
Reward loops
Looking for more information on Programs explained and how to progress them quickly in MLB The Show 24? The best way to think of Programs is that they are similar to Battle Passes you find in titles like Fortnite. As you achieve different tiers in each Program, you'll unlock rewards, like The Show Packs and Stubs. As part of our
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Pitching Interface to Use and Why
Dot to dot
What's the best pitching interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? You're going to spend at least half of your time with San Diego Studio's latest baseball simulation pitching the ball, and as such you're going to want to settle on a pitching interface that optimises your potential of earning strikes. Of course, you can test drive them...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Earn Stubs without Spending Real Money
Increase your income of in-game cash
Looking for how to earn Stubs without spending real money in MLB The Show 24? Stubs are a universal currency used to purchase MLB Players, Perks, Equipment, Sponsorships, and much more in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation. Stubs can also be used to purchase The Show Packs from The Show Shop in Diamond...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Use Your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty
Welcome to The Show
Looking for how to use your Ballplayer in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 24? Creating your own Ballplayer is a fun part of San Diego Studio's baseball sim, but its use historically has not been limited to Road to the Show. As part of our MLB The Show 24 guide, we're going to explain how to use your
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Pitches and When to Throw Them
Become a strikeout king
What are the best pitches and when to throw them in MLB The Show 24? Having an understanding of pitch selection and strategy can help improve your performance in San Diego Studio's baseball simulation, but if you're new to the sport then you may not know which pitches to select and why. As part of our MLB The Show 24 guide,...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Hitting Interface to Use and Why
Hit maker
What's the best hitting interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? You'll spend half your time with San Diego Studio's latest baseball sim trying to bat the ball, so you're going to want to use the optimal hitting interface to give yourself a chance. Fortunately, you can test drive them all in the Options Explorer, and as part of our MLB...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Throwing Interface to Use and Why
Throw down
What's the best throwing interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? When you're on fielding duties in baseball, it's imperative your throws are accurate, powerful, and perfectly placed. This is because milliseconds can mean the difference between a run coming home or an inning being retired. There are a handful of throwing interfaces...
News LEGO Harry Potter Collection Will Be Re-Released for a Third Time on PS5
Native 4K! 60fps! DualSense!
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 were PS3 games which were bundled together and remastered for PS4 in the form of the LEGO Harry Potter Collection. Now that version will get a third re-release on PS5, starting from 8th October. The package will be available digitally from the PS Store, and...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 26
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 26 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
News How Long Does It Take to Find a Match in Concord on PS5, PC?
A little while
How long does it take to find a match in Concord right now? The problem Sony’s new first-person shooter is facing is that it’s an online-only experience, designed to be played in games of up to ten players. This is all well and good when a title has a huge community, but with Steam figures totalling in the hundreds and speculation...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Unlock Player Parallels Quickly in Diamond Dynasty
Superfractor superstar
Looking for how to unlock player parallels quickly in Diamond Dynasty in MLB The Show 24? Player parallels allow you to boost the attributes of every MLB player card in the game, up to a maximum of +5 across all ratings. For players already rated pretty highly, this can make a humongous difference to their performance. As part...
Guide MLB The Show 24: Best Fielding Interface to Use and Why
Catch of the day
What's the best fielding interface to use and why in MLB The Show 24? While it's not as important as batting or pitching, fielding can make or break your performance in baseball. If you're throwing errors, missing catches, and failing to execute double plays, then you're going to give up a lot of unnecessary runs. That's why you're...
News PS5's Astro Bot Marketing Onslaught Starting in Busy Shopping Mall
Brilliant bot
Sony is sometimes accused of poor marketing, but when a game matters to the company, it always goes all out. It’s looking like a bulk of its spend this holiday will be concentrated on Astro Bot, as it readies promotional displays around the world. In Taiwan specifically, you’ll find an enormous replica of the eponymous android...
Guide MLB The Show 24: How to Win At Conquest
RISK and reward
Looking for how to win at Conquest in MLB The Show 24? Conquest is one of Diamond Dynasty's flagship single player modes, and it works a little like the board game RISK, where you must conquer territories in order to increase the size of your fanbase and defeat rival teams. There are many Conquest maps in San Diego Studio's baseball...
