Guide Best Online Multiplayer Games on PS4
PlayStation 4's best online multiplayer games
Guide Tales of Arise: All Owl Locations and Rewards
Where to find every owl
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Blast from the past
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All character outfits
News - 2024, Week 09
Saturday2nd Mar 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for March 2024?
Plus or minus?
The third month of 2024 is upon, and the PS Plus Essential games for March have been confirmed. There are technically four titles up for grabs from Tuesday next week, and as is usually the case, there's a lot of variety on display. But are you happy with this latest offering? To recap, subscribers can look forward to excellent...
News Big PS5, PS4 Games Are Cheap as Hell with PS Plus This Weekend
Up to 90% off some huge titles
Sony has quietly dropped a pretty tempting sale on the PS Store this weekend, with over 100 games plunging to seriously low prices – especially if you’re a PS Plus subscriber. The deals expand to some pretty major PS5 and PS4 games, including The Crew Motorfest for £34.99/$34.99 and Need for Speed Unbound for just...
News PS Plus Premium's Cloud Streaming Is Much, Much Better Than You Think
Cloudy with a chance of PS5
Sony’s had its head in the cloud streaming business for much longer than its rivals, as you may recall it snapped up Gaikai prior to the launch of the PS4, and spent years peddling PS Now before transitioning the service to PS Plus Premium a few years ago. Despite this, it’s largely been considered irrelevant in the...
Rumour Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Finally, Finally Release Later This Year
Dreading it
So, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf — the BioWare game that's been developed, scrapped, developed again, maybe scrapped again, and then teased for about half a decade, could finally release before the year is out. That's according to in-the-know Game Mess host Jeff Grubb (via Eurogamer), who says " will be released this yea
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 518
Rebirth
We have a sneaking suspicion we know what many of you will be playing this weekend, but we've never missed an issue of this regularly scheduled feature, and we don't intend to start now. Jamie O'Neill: I plan to show great patience, because I don't want to break the seal on my new steelbook of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth until I've at least...
News Genshin Impact Adds an Alchemy Tycoon Sim, Cat Café in Next PS5, PS4 Update
Fashion designer Chiori also arrives
Genshin Impact’s next major update, due out on 13th March, will be a bit breezier than recent incarnations, and will focus on a new event in Monstadt involving an alchemy shop you’re tasked with running. The business management sim will put you in charge of every stage of production, as you cultivate...
Friday1st Mar 2024
Guide Best Online Multiplayer Games on PS4
PlayStation 4's best online multiplayer games
What are the best online multiplayer games on PS4? Online multiplayer is a relatively modern feature of video games, but it's just part of the furniture these days. While not every game comes packaged with online modes, many of them do, and some revolve around it entirely. It's safe to say there are lots...
Guide Best Sports Games on PS5
All the best PS5 sports games, ranked and rated
What are the best sports games on PS5? Whether you’re the kind of person who thinks football should be played with your hands or your feet, sports games are enormously popular on PlayStation, and there’s a growing selection available on the PlayStation 5. We’re combining both arcade and...
Poll Are You Still Playing Helldivers 2?
Democracy doesn't sleep
It's been just under a month since Helldivers 2 released on PS5 and PC. The co-op shooter obviously made a huge splash right out of the gate, and positive word of mouth actually saw sales increase post-launch, which is a rarity. But as we all know, interest in live service games can be a fickle thing. We've seen countless...
News Rise of the Ronin Gets Loads of New PS5 Gameplay Footage, Featuring 8 Different Fighting Styles
Steel yourself
Just a few weeks away from release at the time of writing, Rise of the Ronin has graced us with eight new PS5 gameplay videos, each of them showcasing a different weapon-based fighting style. Nioh fans will definitely recognise some of them, but there's an impressive degree of variety on offer here. The eight weapon types are as...
News Ori Dev's Action RPG No Rest for the Wicked Gets a Huge Update, Gameplay Looks Amazing
Hits early access next month
Announced for PS5 at The Game Awards last year, No Rest for the Wicked has returned with a lengthy gameplay showcase. Narrated by developer Moon Studios — the Austria-based team behind the Ori games — the footage shows huge promise. It's an isometric, dark fantasy RPG where you make your own character, experiment...
News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Will Require an Internet Connection on PS5
Shared social sandbox comes at a cost
You’ll need to be connected to the Internet to enjoy Nacon’s upcoming social racer Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown. This brand-new trailer, which shows the off-road areas of Hong Kong Island, demonstrates the breadth of experiences available in the upcoming game – and it also showcases its MMO aspects,...
News Indie Hit Balatro Removed from Console Stores in PEGI Age Rating Dispute
On a different planet card
You may have heard about Balatro recently — it's the latest indie sensation currently doing the rounds, and it's truly excellent. The roguelike deckbuilder has you playing poker hands to score points, and using joker cards and other upgrades to amplify those points to potentially stratospheric levels — it's tremendous...
News Kingdom Hearts Surfaces to Celebrate Launch of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
There are many worlds, but they share the same sky
Sora, the spiky-haired protagonist of Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts series, has briefly surfaced to congratulate fellow spiky-haired protagonist, Cloud Strife, on the (largely) successful launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This is a cute thing that Twitter accounts will occasionally do, especially...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets Mature Rating, Mentions Blood, Gore, Surprisingly Sexual Content
Arise, Arisen
Dragon's Dogma 2 has been given a full rating by the ESRB (the USA's ratings board), confirming that the soon-to-release action RPG is rated 'Mature'. That's not surprising in the least, but it's the game's content description that may raise a few eyebrows, as it reveals some additional details that haven't yet been covered. The...
News GTA 6 Is Coming, But GTA Online Is Getting Another Massive Update on PS5, PS4
Cluckin' bell
You could forgive Rockstar for focusing its full attention on the upcoming GTA 6, but that’s not the case. Starting from 7th March, it’ll be launching another major content update for its existing sandbox, with GTA Online adding the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid. Only chickens would shy away from this new multi-stage mission, eh?...
News Sony Studio Firesprite Accused of Alleged Toxic Culture in Exposé
"Death by a thousand cuts"
It sounds like all is not well at Sony studio Firesprite, which the platform holder acquired in 2021. Despite moving into expensive new digs in its home city of Liverpool, a Eurogamer report paints an extremely grim picture of the outfit, which is allegedly bleeding staff and lost its managing director Graeme Ankers...
News Two Games Pretended to Be Helldivers 2 in Sneaky Steam Page Scam
Pages made to look identical to real listing
Well, we’ve never heard this one before. A pair of games on PC storefront Steam disguised themselves as Helldivers 2 to hoodwink users into buying them. Earlier today, the Steam pages for two indie titles — namely Figurality by SoleOnBoard Studio and Do Not Smile by Whitehole Games — were heavily...
News Brush Up on RPG Unicorn Overlord's Complex Battle System on PS5, PS4
Many lives may depend on it
Unicorn Overlord is the visually stunning strategy RPG from developer Vanillaware, which we are confident will be one of the year's best games. You can try it now for free in an incredibly generous demo, with progress transferring to the full game, which releases next week on 8th March. I
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 PS5 Version Arrives in May, PS4 Save Data Carries Over
Your wish is granted
As was announced back in October of last year, a PS5 version of eternally popular action title Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is in the works — and now, we have a release date. Bandai Namco has confirmed that the port will drop on the 24th May, and from what we gather, it'll be a free upgrade if you already own the game on PS4...
News EA, Square Enix Stumble into Leap Year Snafus
Party like its 1999
For those too young to remember, the Year 2000 Problem, also known as the Y2K scare, was a brief, glorious bit of chaos enjoyed in the late 90s when fears of a catastrophic computing apocalypse were rampant, a total collapse predicted because of differences in dating systems. We got to relive some of that magic today, as...
Mini Review Ufouria: The Saga 2 (PS5) - NES Sequel Is Jennifer's First Metroidvania
Fabric Sunsoftener
There's something special to a retro gamer about the resurrection of a cult classic, as it either gives a hidden gem a new lease of life, or it introduces gamers to a series they've never heard of before. Sunsoft has capitalised on this idea, as Tasto Alpha has developed the single player platform game, Ufouria: The Saga 2, which...
News Borderlands Dev Set to Join Saber in Leaving Embracer Group
Reportedly in the late stages of a sale
Borderlands maker Gearbox Entertainment is on the verge of joining Saber Interactive in being bought out of the sinking ship that is the Embracer Group, a new Kotaku report claims. It's stated that CEO Randy Pitchford shared the news with employees during a town hall meeting earlier this week, with more...
News Vindictus: Defying Fate Shows a Lot of Promise in Early Gameplay Trailer
Another action RPG from Nexon
Nexon has announced Vindictus: Defying Fate, an action RPG inspired by Celtic mythology. All we really have to go on is the above announcement trailer, which features pre-alpha gameplay footage, but it's already looking pretty decent. Set in the same universe as MMORPG Vindictus, this spin-off is a fast-paced, combat...
News Publisher 505 Games Closes Offices in France, Germany, Spain
Part of the company's planned business review
Italian publisher 505 Games has shuttered several of its European offices in France, Germany, and Spain, the result of a business review conducted in September. Just yesterday, we told you that Remedy Entertainment had acquired full publishing rights for Control back from 505 Games.
News Crash Team Rumble Support Winding Down with Final Update Next Week
Will remain online for now, though
Multiplayer spin-off Crash Team Rumble is an inoffensive and novel game for fans of Activision’s platforming hero, but it seems it doesn't have the player base to keep things moving. Developer Toys for Bob has announced that post-launch support for the game is drawing to a close, with the final update coming next...
News Mega, Man! Street Fighter 6's PS5, PS4 Fighter Pass Focuses on the Blue Bomber
Blast off
There’s been ample incentive to rejoin the fight in Street Fighter 6 recently, as Ed just released as a new playable character. But that’s not all that’s going on with the acclaimed brawler, as a new Fighter Pass is now live, featuring cosmetics and content inspired by Capcom’s side-scrolling superstar, Mega Man. By unlocking and...
News Free Hoverboards Is the Best News Destiny 2's Had in Quite Some Time
But do they work on water?
Destiny 2 is getting hoverboards! And they're free! Yep, in a bid to try and drum up some excitement for the shooter's upcoming seasonal stuff, Bungie has revealed that hoverboards — or 'skimmers', a new form of transportation — will be made available to all players. Although if you want additional boards, you'll...
News Trails through Daybreak Stream Will Showcase First English Gameplay Next Week
Falcom's RPG gets a release date...?
NIS America, the publisher in charge of bringing Trails through Daybreak — and all of Falcom's other RPGs — to the West, has announced that it'll be hosting an "early look" livestream of the game next week. NISA's partnering with speedrun charity RPG Limit Break, and the broadcast will air through its Twitch...
News Heavy Armour Seemingly En-Route as Helldivers 2 Mech Gameplay Leaks
Democracy's arsenal continues to grow
Helldivers 2 players can always use more firepower with which to bring Freedom to the ends of the galaxy. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios said that armoured mechs would be added to the game for free soon after launch, and judging by leaked gameplay surfacing on social media sites, it looks like some of that...
News If Anything Was Going to Get You Back to Tower of Fantasy, It's Probably Evangelion
Asuka Shikinami Langley joins the roster
Tower of Fantasy finds itself in a bit of a tough spot. It’s a decent enough PS5 and PS4 gacha, but against the formidable competition of Genshin Impact, it’s always struggled to stand out. Crossovers represent a great way to grab attention, however, and this Evangelion content may be the excuse you’ve...
News Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Event Announced, But Don't Expect Any Wilds Info
No rush
The good news: Capcom has announced a special Monster Hunter event to celebrate the series' 20th anniversary. Hurrah! The bad news: Capcom has confirmed that said 20th anniversary event will not feature any new announcements or information on Monster Hunter Wilds. Boo! It's a bit of a shame since we're all desperate to hear more about...
Thursday29th Feb 2024
Guide Best PS5 Exclusive Games
PS5's best exclusives, rated and ranked
What are the best PS5 exclusive games? For enthusiasts and the hardcore, exclusive titles are one of the main reasons for buying a console. These experiences generally make the most of the hardware you are purchasing, and so many are considered best in class when stacked up against third-party counterparts...
The best RPGs on PS Plus, ranked and rated
What are the best RPGs on PS Plus? With its three tiers of membership, PS Plus is now home to loads of quality role-playing games — or RPGs for short. In this guide, we're going to list the best RPGs available through PS Plus Essential, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, and the
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Win the Prize for Outstanding Performance in the Junon Parade
Stealing the Show Trophy guide
How do you win the prize for outstanding performance in the Junon Parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? After you have worked out how to recruit all Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade, you can put them to work and win the top prize. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going t
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Graphical Problems Are Clear in Digital Foundry Report
Lighting, textures, and resolution struggle
Much like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the freshly released Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has its fair share of frankly jarring graphical issues. As noted in our review, the game as a whole can be very pretty — especially when you're looking out across the countryside or watching one of the title's many amazing...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Best Character Builds and Weapon Abilities
Strategies for every party member
What are the best character builds in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? In this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to cover all of the game's playable characters, explaining their key roles during combat, along with recommendations on Materia, weapon abilities, and weapon skills. <toc open="2."> Recommended...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Win the Queen's Blood Tournament on Shinra-8
Card Royalty Trophy guide
How do you win the Queen's Blood tournament on Shinra-8 in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? The RPG's very own card game that's brand new to the PS5 remake, you can create your own deck, collect new cards, and win a tournament aboard a prestige cruise ship in the first half of the game. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide,...
Review Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) - Strong Sequel Seeks a New Direction
Cloudy with a chance of pain
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth feels like a natural progression. Free from the steel skies of Midgar and its corridor-style design, this direct sequel to 2020's Final Fantasy 7 Remake fully embraces that sense of adventure found in the original Final Fantasy 7, as Cloud Strife and his ragtag group took their first few steps out...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide: Walkthrough and Best Gear
Your ultimate Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth resource
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and expands on the original PS1 plot as Cloud and co leave Midgar for adventures anew. Released for PS5 on 29th February 2024, we awarded the game an 8/10 and also added: "If you can push through the tedium of its open world busywork...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Quests
Every quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth listed
Looking for a list of all Quests in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? The RPG remake follows a set sequence of Main Chapters, but then has a series of Side Quests that unlock at different times. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to share a list of all Quests. <toc> Final Fantasy 7...
Review Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (PS5) - An Absorbing Vehicular Puzzler
Complex manoeuvres
If you've ever looked at a stretch of abandoned road, overcome with mud and muck, and wondered whether your little two-door compact could make it through, MudRunner might be a series you already know. From Spintires to SnowRunner, it's a lovely little franchise that seems to be surviving capably, and its latest is Expeditions: A...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 2 Walkthrough - A New Journey Begins
Not a very Kalm invasion
Chapter 2 - A New Journey Begins is the second Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up right after the conclusion of Chapter 1 - Fall of a Hero. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 13 Walkthrough - Where Angels Fear to Tread
Gravity rush
Chapter 13 - Where Angels Fear to Tread is the thirteenth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and tasks the party with tracking down the Shinra helicopter holding the Keystone. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Escape from Endless Writer's Block Walkthrough
Common problems
Escape from Endless Writer's Block is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 7 Walkthrough - Those Left Behind
Monster hunting
Chapter 7 - Those Left Behind is the seventh Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up after Yuffie joins your party at the end of Chapter 6 - Fool's Paradise. As part of our Final Fantasy
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 1 Walkthrough - Fall of a Hero
To Mt. Nibel and beyond
Chapter 1 - Fall of a Hero is the first Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, automatically beginning after the opening cutscene. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 1 Walkthrough, which will detail everything you need to know about Fall of a Hero.
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Cheeky Patch 2.12, Out Now on PS5
V nice
Cyberpunk 2077 has a new update, and it's available to download now on PS5. Patch 2.12 has dropped with almost no warning, but that's probably because it's a fairly minor release. Its most important alterations are to do with PC-specific issues, but there are still a handful of fixes that apply to PS5 players. Most notably, the update...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 4 Walkthrough - Dawn of a New Era
High voltage
Chapter 4 - Dawn of a New Era is the fourth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and immediately follows Chapter 3 - Deeper into Darkness once the team is reunited in the Mythril Mine. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 10 Walkthrough - Watcher of the Vale
I'm forty-eight!
Chapter 10 - Watcher of the Vale is the tenth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, sees the party touch down in Cosmo Canyon after a plane trip. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 10 Walkthrough, which will
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 11 Walkthrough - The Long Shadow of Shinra
Please shut up
Chapter 11 - The Long Shadow of Shinra is the eleventh Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up as the party arrives into Nibelheim via air. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 11 Walkthrough, which w
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Victim of Circumstance Walkthrough
How to unlock the Vibrodetector
Victim of Circumstance is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Spice of Life Walkthrough
Where to find magonga mushrooms
The Spice of Life is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Trouble in Paradise Walkthrough
Mischief managed
Trouble in Paradise is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Trouble in Paradise W
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Are you looking for a Trophy guide for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to help you get all Trophies and reveal how to unlock the Platinum Trophy. Our Trophy Roadmap covers questions such as whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 9 Walkthrough - The Planet Stirs
I'm no hero
Chapter 9 - The Planet Stirs is the ninth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and sees Cloud and the team put distance between themselves and the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Saga of the Seaside Inn Walkthrough
Where to find the Tonberry King
The Saga of the Seaside Inn is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a The Saga of the Seaside Inn Walkthrough
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Stuck in a Rut Walkthrough
Sick tats
Stuck in a Rut is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Stuck in a Rut Walkth
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 14 Walkthrough - End of the World
If only we had more time
Chapter 14 - End of the World is the fourteenth and final Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and brings the second part of the Final Fantasy 7 story to a close. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 3 Walkthrough - Deeper into Darkness
Sound of the underground
Chapter 3 - Deeper into Darkness is the third Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and immediately follows Chapter 2 - A New Journey Begins as the Midgardsormr is defeated. As part of our
News Terminator Survivors Announced for PS5, a Solo or Co-Op Survival Game
Set after the events of Judgment Day
The open world survival game set in the Terminator universe has been revealed as Terminator Survivors. It is coming to PS5, and you can play the game either on your own or in co-op with friends. The game is set four years after the events of Judgment Day as "you emerge from a shelter to attempt and reestablish...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 8 Walkthrough - All That Glitters
Welcome to paradise
Chapter 8 - All That Glitters is the eighth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up after the events of Chapter 7 - Those Left Behind, in which Barret visits an old haunt. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 12 Walkthrough - A Golden Key
Don't doubt the don
Chapter 12 - A Golden Key is the twelfth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and starts as the party is making its way back to the Gold Saucer by sea. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 12 Walkthrough,
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: From Whence Life Flows Walkthrough
Where to find the Lifesprings
From Whence Life Flows is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 6 Walkthrough - Fool's Paradise
Bon voyage
Chapter 6 - Fool's Paradise is the sixth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and sees the team reach Costa Del Sol after the nightmare crossing aboard Shinra-8 in Chapter 5 - Blood in the Water. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Piano Song Locations and How to Receive Remuneration
Piano Virtuoso Trophy guide
What are all Piano Song locations in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? And how do you receive Remuneration in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Requirements tied to a Trophy, you'll need to find and perform Piano Songs from the Outreach Association to a satisfactory degree. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Teach Me, Great Warrior Walkthrough
Lesson learned
Teach Me, Great Warrior is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Teach
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Bodybuilders in a Bind Walkthrough
Get those gains
Bodybuilders in a Bind is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Dreaming of Blue Skies Walkthrough
Bait decision
Dreaming of Blue Skies is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Gold Cup or Bust Walkthrough
Probably bust
Gold Cup or Bust is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Gold Cup or Bust
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Unlock Hard Mode and How It Works
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hard Mode explained
How do you unlock Hard Mode in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? How does Hard Mode work in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? A lot like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the RPG has a Hard Mode, but you have to unlock it and it's not available for your first playthrough. As such, you're probably wondering how you access it. As part...
Poll Are You Playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
In for Cloudy weather
Well, it's finally here. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is out now on PS5, and the highly anticipated sequel seems to be crashing in on a tidal wave of hype. This is easily the biggest PlayStation release of the year so far, and we want to know if you're joining Cloud and company on this remade adventure. We gave the game a 'great'...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Rendezvous in Costa del Sol Walkthrough
What a catch
Rendezvous in Costa del Sol is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Esoteric Secrets of the Elders Walkthrough
How to get Chocograss
Esoteric Secrets of the Elders is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an Esoteric Secrets of t
News Naughty Dog Boss Neil Druckmann Doesn't Want to Make Games Forever
"I’ve started thinking about how many more of these games do I have in me"
Naughty Dog president Neil Druckmann doesn't think he will be in the business of making video games forever, at least not at the scale we would expect from the storied creative. He is best known for his work on both Uncharted and The Last of Us; in fact, it was the...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 5 Combat Tips to Conquer Every Battle
Key advice for fights
Need help with combat in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Well, we've got some (hopefully) useful advice for you. In this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we'll be outlining what we think are five all-important nuggets of knowledge that should help you find success in battle. Blocking Is Your Best Form of Defence: Final Fantasy 7...
News Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Dev Toys for Bob Becomes Independent Studio, May Partner with Microsoft
"We're going indie!"
Toys for Bob, the developer behind titles like Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time and Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, has announced that it's becoming an independent studio. Previously, the Californian outfit had operated under Activision, but it was hit with layoffs after Microsoft's acquisition of the publisher. Toys for Bob also...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 5 Walkthrough - Blood in the Water
The cruise from hell
Chapter 5 - Blood in the Water is the fifth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and takes place just after Chapter 4 - Dawn of a New Era as Cloud and co board the Shinra-8 for Costa Del Sol. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Recruit All Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade
7th, Assemble! Trophy guide
How do you recruit all Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? As part of the lengthy campaign, Cloud will at one point need to sign soldiers up for a big parade working its way through Junon. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal how to recruit all Midgar...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Flowers from the Hill Walkthrough
Flower power
Flowers from the Hill is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Flowers from the Hill Walkthrough that covers all the stages of the
News Embracer Group to Sell KOTOR Remake Studio in Deal Worth $500 Million
Saber Interactive will become privately owned
Saber Interactive, one of Embracer Group's largest development houses, will reportedly be sold off in a transaction worth $500 million. The company, which itself comprises more than 20 studios, will be sold to private investors after the deal closes. This will be the latest action from Embracer in its...
News Helldivers 2 Dev Clarifies Farmers Aren't Directly Hurting War Effort
Are you doing your part?
With Helldivers 2's servers having finally reached some level of stability, the developers at Arrowhead Game Studios can turn their attention to other matters, like clarifying what does and does not actually harm the ongoing, intergalactic war effort. Today's bugbear? Farmers - those players who efficiently join for quick...
News Machiavellian Arrowhead Dev Orchestrates Helldivers 2's Intergalactic Struggle
"His name is Joel, and he takes his job very seriously"
Further light has been shed on the mysteries of the Helldivers 2 universe, in which those titular heroic troopers spread Democracy to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, crushing both Bugs and Bots under polished jackboots. What insidious intelligence directs these loathsome foes of Freedom and...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: My White-Haired Angel Walkthrough
Fluffy sightings
My White-Haired Angel is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a My White-
News Persona 3 Reload The Answer DLC Looking Increasingly Likely
Merciless
Rumours that the recently released Persona 3 Reload would be getting The Answer (previously only playable in the Persona 3 FES iteration) began swirling last month and look increasingly likely to be correct. Now that the game has been in players' hands for a while, further evidence has emerged that there is still more SEES action to come...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Livestock's Bane Walkthrough
Scent check
Livestock's Bane is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Live
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Of Robed Men and Ransoms Walkthrough
Rescue mission
Of Robed Men and Ransoms is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Missing: Mr. Birdie Walkthrough
Where to find Mr. Birdie
Missing: Mr. Birdie is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Corel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Mis
News New Cars and More Races in Gran Turismo 7's 1.43 Update
Drive new Audis, Renaults, and Mitsubishis
Patch 1.43 is out now for Gran Turismo 7 for PS5 and PS4, which bundles another three cars into the driving simulator as well as new races to take part in at Laguna Seca and the Suzuka and Tsukuba Circuits. A 1.68GB update will gain you access to that content, which can be downloaded now. The three cars...
News Tekken 8 Patch 1.02 Out Now on PS5, Adds Cosmetics DLC Shop and Adjusts Characters
Interesting timing
A new update for Tekken 8 has dropped, bringing cosmetic DLC to the title via an in-game store. In truth, we think it's a bit cheeky of Bandai Namco to add something like this when all of the reviews have long been posted, but it's worth noting that Tekken 8 does have full character customisation and a range of alternate costumes...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Woodland Vigil Walkthrough
Busywork
Woodland Vigil is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Woodland Vigil
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Beneath Still Waters Walkthrough
Locate a Hell Rider
Beneath Still Waters is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Junon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Beneath
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Treasure Trove Requirements at Johnny's Seaside Inn
7-Star Hotel Trophy guide
What are all Treasure Trove requirements at Johnny's Seaside Inn in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? A feature you'll unlock roughly halfway through the game after finishing a Side Quest, this mechanic tracks and rewards your achievements. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal all Treasure Trove...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Pursuit of Perfection Walkthrough
How to get the Fafnir Rifle
The Pursuit of Perfection is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Where the Wind Blows Walkthrough
Quetzalcoatl Talon location revealed
Where the Wind Blows is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're go
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: A Rare Card Lost Walkthrough
The heart of the cards
A Rare Card Lost is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
News New GreedFall 2 Trailer Reveals a PS5 Prequel to Watch Out For
Set three years before the first game
Having officially announced the sequel was in production last year, developer Spiders has revealed the first proper look at GreedFall II: The Dying World. The follow-up is now confirmed to be a prequel that at least starts three years before the events of the first title, and has you play as a Teer Fradee native...
News Remedy Regains Control of Control IP from Publisher 505 Games
For a steal
Developer Remedy Entertainment has announced it has acquired the full right to the Control IP, something it previously shared with publisher 505 Games. Remedy reportedly paid 17 million euros for the privilege; however, 505 Games will remain publisher throughout 2024 while the transition takes place. CEO Tero Virtala wrote in a press...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Absence of a Sign Walkthrough
Photo shoot
Absence of a Sign is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide an Abs
PSA Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Spoilers are Already Out in Force, YouTube Thumbnails are a Nightmare
Of course
If you're the least bit interested in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, it's likely that you're already doing your best to avoid spoilers — but we just wanted to point out that key plot points are already being banded about the internet in pretty much plain sight. Naturally, there will be plenty of people who want to know what happens in Rebirth...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: O Chicken, Where Art Thou Walkthrough
A real dilemma
O Chicken, Where Art Thou is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Gongaga Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a O Chicken, Where Art Thou
News You've Made It This Far, You Don't Need to Watch Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's PS5 Launch Trailer
Unless you really want to
Square Enix has released the launch trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which is out worldwide right now. But you don’t necessarily need to watch it – you’re good. After all, you’ve made it this close to launch without spoiling yourself, right? <related ids="161799"> To be fair, clocking it at a little over...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Lifeline in Peril Walkthrough
Mako maintenance
Lifeline in Peril is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: When Words Won't Do Walkthrough
Cloud's best friend
When Words Won't Do is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Lament of the Damned Walkthrough
The cries of Hojo
Lament of the Damned is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Nibel Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Lament of
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Bonds of Trust Walkthrough
Capturing Aponi
Bonds of Trust is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Bonds of Trust
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Tides of War and Worry Walkthrough
A welcome distraction
Tides of War and Worry is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Junon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Tides of War and Worry
Random Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hype Hits Google with Fun Chocobo Easter Egg
To the races
It's 29th February, 2024, and for many people, that only means one thing: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The PS5 RPG is out now on PS5, and hype is understandably through the roof. It's so big, in fact, that even Google is getting in on the action. If you go to the site and search "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth", or even just "Final Fantasy", a...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Promises to Keep Walkthrough
Gi chasing
Promises to Keep is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that takes place in the Cosmo Canyon Region. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Promis
News Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Peacemaker, Krossplay Support as Invasions Season 4 Gets Underway
All in
Mortal Kombat 1 is having a big day today. The grisly fighting game is not only kicking off Season 4: The Huntress, it's also adding a new playable character and crossplay — sorry, krossplay — functionality, opening up the community across all platforms. So, as its name implies, Season 4 of Invasions mode is all about Mileena. She's...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Calling All Frogs Walkthrough
Ribbit
Calling All Frogs is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Calling All Frogs Wal
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Hardest Sell Walkthrough
Flan attack
The Hardest Sell is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a The Har
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How Many Chapters Are There?
How long does it take to beat Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
How many Chapters are there in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Appearing on screen and the feature that helps to break the game up, Chapters are how you'll chart your progress through Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to answer the question: how many...
News Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Brings More Blocky Chaos to PS5, PS4 in September
A new threat looms
Did you play Earth Defense Force: World Brothers? A block-based take on the long-running series, the 2021 release was a blast — especially in co-op with a friend or two. And now, its previously announced sequel — the suitably titled Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 — has a launch date. It's bringing mission-based chaos...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Get a Chocobo
Where to find Chocobos
How do you get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? One of the main methods of speedy transportation across the open world, having a Chocobo by your side makes getting to places much easier. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal how to get a Chocobo. How Do You Get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 7...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Sparkle - Best Builds
Sunshine and Sparkle
What are the best builds for Sparkle in Honkai: Star Rail? Sparkle is a Qunatum member of the Masked Fools who subscribes to The Harmony Path Type. She's particularly adept at maximising the amount of Skill Points usa
Wednesday28th Feb 2024
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2024 Announced
Kung fu! Racing! Your neighbour!
Sony has confirmed the lineup of PS5, PS4 games coming to PS Plus Essential for March 2024. Yesterday's leak shared Sifu is one of them — which is now official — but now we know the complete selection. All will be available to download and play from Tuesday, 5th March 2024, with the lineup looking like this:...
Reaction The Problem with PlayStation Right Now
AAA troubles
PlayStation is in a precarious position. It’s imperative we don’t overreact: the global economy is, for want of a better word, in the gutter right now – and it’s sad to see layoffs occurring across a spectrum of industries, not just gaming. But in the aftermath of a disappointing earnings report and an enormous downsizing...
News JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Sounds a Lot Like Persona in Reverse
Combat in the day, relationships at night
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the next huge JRPG from Shin Megami Tensei developer Atlus, and if new PS Store pages are anything to go by, then the game's structure will be like Persona, but in reverse. Wishlist pages for the title in Japan and Asia claim you'll "go on quests, dungeon dive, and hunt for treasures...
News Almost 3,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Epic PS Store Sale
Untighten your belt
It’s that time of the month once more where Sony makes your wallet scream in pain with a deluge of discounts, spanning almost 3,000 games and add-on packs this time. There are an absolute wealth of standouts here, including the excellent Monster Hunter World for just £7.99/$9.99 and the Deluxe Edition of Lies of P for a new...
News Sea of Thieves Players on PS5 Will Need a Microsoft Account to Play
So the healing can begin
In addition to being Rare's first PlayStation game in its incredible 39-year history, Sea of Thieves will require PS5 players to sign up for a Microsoft account to play. Then, progressive players ready to face this brave new world can link their PlayStation and Microsoft accounts (!) in what will undoubtedly be a strange,...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's PS5 Disc Labels Are Wrong in Japan, Asia
Whoops
Between them, Square Enix and Sony have managed to mess up one of the biggest PS5 releases of the year. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, as you’re no doubt already aware, ships on two discs. As with its predecessor, you’ll use the Data Disc to install the requisite data required to run the game, and the Play Disc to, well, actually play it...
News Horizon Dev Reportedly Loses 10% of Staff After PlayStation Layoffs
Around 40 employees lose their jobs
Of the 900 PlayStation employees that lost their jobs during yesterday's layoffs, it's reported that roughly 40 of them — or 10 per cent of the developer's workforce — belonged to Horizon Forbidden West team Guerrilla Games. Dutch outlet AD shared the news that the layoffs at Guerrilla Games concerned "ten...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ's PS5 Version Is Out Tomorrow with Rollback Netcode
Free PS4 to PS5 upgrade
Update: Following the Trophy list posting earlier today on Exophase, Bandai Namco has now confirmed Dragon Ball FighterZ will be treated to a PS5 version as soon as midnight tonight in your local time zone. The game's out tomorrow, 29th February 2024, and the current-gen version will be sporting rollback netcode. It's a free...
News London Studio's PS5 Live Service Fantasy Co-Op Game Will Never See the Light of Day
Not-so magic moments
Another game cancelled as part of Sony’s huge layoffs this week is London Studio’s in-development fantasy co-op game. This was announced in late 2022, and was set in an alternate version of the UK’s capital, where dunk-wearing demons would face off against dragons and the like. Co-studio head Stuart Whyte described it as...
News Tekken 8's Tekken Shop Will Include Both Paid and Free Content on PS5
Fashion over function
Tekken 8's upcoming Tekken Shop will include both paid and free content, Bandai Namco has confirmed, with the premium stuff using a currency called (creatively) Tekken Coins. The Tekken Shop will be refreshed monthly, and the developer insists the move is more about keeping the competitive fighter fresh with customisation items...
News EA Cuts Roughly 700 Jobs in Another Round of Industry Layoffs
Around 5% of the firm's workforce gone
Just a day after Sony confirmed it's laying off 900 PlayStation employees across its first-party studios, publisher EA has announced it's doing the same. In the region of 670 workers — or around five per cent of the company's workforce — will lose their jobs as the EA Sports FC, Battlefield distributor...
News SMT 5: Vengeance Gets Extended Trailer, Physical Pre-Orders on PS5
Digital devil drama
The recently revealed Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is out on PS5 and PS4 this June, when PlayStation players will get a chance to experience the demonic RPG, once exclusive to Nintendo Switch. Along with an extended cut trailer, Atlus has revealed the fancy physical editions fans can now pre-order for PS5 (PS4 pre-orders will...
News GTA 6 on PS5 Will Seemingly Include ScHoolboy Q's Music
T-Pain recently teased involvement
It's been a little quiet on the GTA 6 front, with Rockstar presumably enforcing a strict no-speak policy. NDAs, however, don't apply to actual rockstars like rapper ScHoolboy Q, who appears to have confirmed his musical return for the eagerly anticipated Grand Theft Auto sequel, which analysts don't expect to...
News Skull and Bones Free Update Unleashes Noxious Pirate Lord Phillipe La Peste
The Plague King and his Fleet of Pestilence
The first season of live support for Skull and Bones, called Raging Tides, is now live, introducing an armada of plague-ridden corsairs led by Pirate Lord Phillipe La Peste for players to contend with. In addition, expect dynamic world changes, new events, legendary rivals, and more ships, weapons and...
Tuesday27th Feb 2024
News PS Plus Essential Game for March 2024 Leaked
One you might've been waiting for
After a lengthy absence, PS Plus leaker Billbil-kun has returned to the scene to share what they've heard is one of the PS Plus Essential games for March 2024. The full lineup will be revealed by Sony tomorrow, but the prominent insider says Sifu for PS5, PS4 will be one of the games on offer. Released in 2022, the...
News Surprise Final Fantasy 7 Remake Patch Changes the Ending
Aerith's final line has been edited
Square Enix issued an unexpected PS5, PS4 patch for Final Fantasy VII Remake yesterday, which upon close inspection by fans, reveals the final voiceline spoken by Aerith has been changed. Rather than looking up to the sky and explaining "I miss it. The steel sky.", she now remarks: "This sky... I don't like it."...
News 900 PlayStation Employees Laid Off, London Studio Closed
Naughty Dog, Insomniac, and Guerrilla all affected
Sony has today confirmed around 900 PlayStation employees — or around eight per cent of its workforce — are being laid off in order to "future ready ourselves to set the business up for what lies ahead". As a result of the downsizing, PlayStation's own London Studio is being closed completely...
News Unannounced Games from PlayStation Studios Have Been Cancelled
Some projects won't be moving fowards
Sony has confirmed that "some" unannounced games in development within PlayStation Studios have been cancelled as a result of the decision to lay off around 900 employees. In a separate article from Hermen Hulst, it's explained: "We looked at our studios and our portfolio, evaluating projects in various stages...
News Star Wars Battlefront Pack Lights Up PS Store Pre-Order Charts
Competing with FF7 Rebirth, Elden Ring DLC
With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth right around the corner, you would likely assume the Square Enix sequel to be dominating the pre-order charts found on Sony's own PS Store. However, for roughly a week now, this hasn't actually been the case. Ever since the confirmation of the PS5, PS4 Star Wars Battlefront...
Review Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake (PS5) - Cult Classic Shines Through Technical Troubles
It can't all be for nothing
Years before becoming a household name thanks to a hilarious, impassioned speech at The Game Awards, Josef Fares — alongside Starbreeze — was already releasing quality games. His first venture, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, is an emotional excursion that sees two brothers set out on a dire journey. Now, Avantgarden...
News Helldivers 2 War Effort Undermined by Sample Cheats and Traitors
Don't mess with the grind
With the initial battle to keep servers online seemingly over, developer Arrowhead Game Studios must focus on a new and insidious threat that seeks to undermine the intergalactic war effort - from within. We are talking, of course, about Helldivers 2's inevitable cheaters, who have somehow managed to find all-new ways of...
Rumour Live-Service Twisted Metal One of the Games Cancelled by Sony
Project was in early development
Sony has confirmed it's cancelled "some" unannounced games at PlayStation Studios, and according to Jason Schreier of Bloomberg, one of them is the long-rumoured Twisted Metal game from Firesprite. The journalist reports the project was in "early development" and hadn't been greenlit by Sony to go into full...
News Uniqlo Is Killing It with Its Gaming Collections Right Now
Qlo up
Japanese clothing chain Uniqlo loves a good anime or video game shirt, and it’s been absolutely killing it with its latest collections. Earlier this year, it launched the Fighting Game Legends line, which comprises tees inspired by both the Tekken and Street Fighter franchises. There are some fantastic designs, including a low-poly King...
Feature Attending G-EIGHT, the Indie Convention with an Area for Erotic Games
“We shouldn't shy away from it”
For an event still in its infancy, Taipei-based indie expo G-EIGHT immediately appears accomplished far beyond its years. Its sophomore effort – conducted on the Taipei Expo Park on a sunny weekend in early December – was bustling with enthusiastic attendees, all eager to test drive the latest efforts from...
News Clues from McDonald's, Voice Actors, More Suggest MultiVersus May Soon Resurface
Is news imminent?
MultiVersus released back in 2022 as a public beta test, and it immediately proved popular. It was available to play for free for almost a year, but developer Player First Games took the beta down, promising the game would return in a more complete state in 2024. Now, a series of evidence has begun popping up, suggesting some news...
News Elden Ring Legend Let Me Solo Her Might Stop Fighting Malenia When Shadow of the Erdtree Drops
Let her never know rest
It's hard to believe it's been two years since one Elden Ring player rose above all others, proving their right to the throne of Elden Lord through repetitive ritual combat. Let Me Solo Her, as this jar-clad hero would come to be known, would dutifully slay the game's most brutal boss for players single-handedly, becoming an...
News Skull and Bones Release Triggers Spike in Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Players
Uncharted waters
In strangely fascinating news, the release of long-in-development piracy simulator Skull and Bones has caused a significant, sustained spike in the number of players revisiting Ubisoft's earlier effort, the corsair-filled Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. PCGamesN corraled the numbers using SteamDB, noting that on 15th February...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Welcomes Monsters Inc's Mike and Sulley in Upcoming Update
Arriving later this week
This week sees the arrival of another big, free update for Disney Dreamlight Valley. The life sim had its full 1.0 launch back in December, and the imminent Laugh Floor update will be the first major addition of 2024. As its name implies, the focus is on Disney and Pixar's Monsters, Inc., bringing main characters Mike...
News Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu Unlikely to Score Another Full Game
"I don't think I have the physical and mental strength to do it anymore"
Legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu says he probably won't compose the score for another complete game; instead, he prefers to spend his time on compositions or his band Uematsu Nobuo conTIKI. Amongst his long list of notable achievements, in addition to being the...
News Clive Rosfield and Karlach Host the Future Games Show Spring Showcase Next Month
Playing roles
If you've been itching for another video game presentation, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase has got you covered. The digital event is set to take place next month, and as per usual, it's secured some familiar voice talent to stand in as hosts for the show. This time around, it'll be Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy 16)...
News EA Sports F1 24 Gears Up for May Launch on PS5, PS4, Official Reveal Coming April
We bet it'll look like F1
This feels like it's come around super fast, but it's time once again for the next official Formula One game. Codemasters has released the above teaser for EA Sports F1 24, this year's instalment in the motorsport sim series. While it doesn't give us many clues as to what's new, a press release gives us a little more...
News Shibuya Action RPG REYNATIS Slated for PS5, PS4 Launch Later This Year in the West
A kinda magic
FuRyu’s compelling Shibuya-set action RPG outing REYNATIS has attracted a lot of interest since being announced for the PS5 and PS4 in Japan last week, but many were waiting on confirmation of a Western release. Following this week’s full-length trailer, that’s now come courtesy of NIS America, who’s signed on as publisher in...
News Stardew Valley Anniversary Reveals Update Release Window, Over 30 Million Copies Sold
Farm business is booming
In celebration of cosy farming sim Stardew Valley's eighth anniversary, sole creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has revealed roughly when we can get our dirt-smeared hands on the game's eagerly anticipated 1.6 update, which is shaping up to be a real doozy. Barone revealed the PC release date for the update is 19th March,...
Monday26th Feb 2024
Guide Tales of Arise: All Owl Locations and Rewards
Where to find every owl
What are all owl locations and rewards in Tales of Arise? Throughout the game, you'll come across Dahnan Owls, cute creatures that, when discovered, give you cosmetic rewards. In this Tales of Arise guide, we've listed every owl and its location, along with the rewards that you can expect. Spoiler Warning: Some of the...
PSP's best games, ranked and rated
What are the best PSP games? First released on 12th December, 2004 in its native Japan, Sony’s initial foray into the handheld arena followed years and years of speculation. The company officially acknowledged the device a year prior, at E3 2003, with PlayStation creator Ken Kutaragi describing it as a “Walkman...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Artifact Locations and What They Do
Blast from the past
Where are all Artifact locations, and what do Artifacts do in Tales of Arise? Artifacts are key items which, once discovered, provide unique gameplay effects. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going to go over what each Artifact does, and where you can find it. Tales of Arise Artifacts - What You Need to Know: Again,...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Outfits and Where to Find Them
All character outfits
What are all outits and where do you find them in Tales of Arise? Throughout the game, you'll come across outfits that can be equipped at any time, changing the appearance of your characters. Some of these costumes are unlocked during the main story and can't be missed, while others have special requirements. In this Tales of...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Devil's Arms and How to Get Them
Welcome to The Otherworld
What are the Devil's Arms and how do you get them in Tales of Arise? The Devil's Arms are incredibly powerful weapons that have appeared in previous Tales games. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going to list all of the Devil's Arms, complete with screenshots and details on how to acquire them. If you're looking for the...
Guide Tales of Arise: Best Weapons and Armor For All Characters
Ultimate equipment for each party member
What are the best weapons and armor for all characters in Tales of Arise? As is the case with many classic Japanese role-playing games, each character in Tales of Arise has optimal, or ultimate equipment — weapons and armor that have better stats than anything else. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Weapons and How to Get Them
Every weapon in the game
What are all weapons and how do you get them in Tales of Arise? Well you've come to the right place. In this Tales of Arise guide, we've catalogued every single weapon in the game, complete with screenshots and how they can be acquired. If you're looking for the best weapons (and armor) in the game, be sure to check out the...
Guide Tales of Arise Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Everything You Need to Know
Arise!
Tales of Arise is a Japanese role-playing game, and the latest instalment in Bandai Namco's long running Tales series. It's available on both PS5 and PS4, and features a long, character-driven story as well as action-based combat. It was also made available through PS Plus Extra, Sony's subscription service, and Game Pass starting on the...
News PS Portal Proving More Popular Than Sony Expected
Demand has beat out expectations
A PlayStation executive has revealed in a new interview with Game File that the handheld PS Portal device is proving a lot more popular than the company expected. Hiromi Wakai, the VP of production management, explained "demand has continued to exceed our expectations" and so Sony is now focusing its efforts on...
News Second Final Fantasy 16 DLC Set to Be Revealed Next Month
A panel at PAX East will have new details
Square Enix has revealed a PAX East panel will be the place to be to learn more about the second piece of Final Fantasy 16 DLC, titled The Rising Tide. Set to take place on 22nd March 2024, lead developers Naoki Yoshida, Takeo Kujiraoka, and Michael-Christopher Koji Fox will be in attendance, and the event...
Mini Review Pentiment (PS5) - A Slow-Burning 16th-Century Murder Mystery
When everybody plays, we all win
Set in 16th-century Bavaria, Pentiment tells the tale of the small Alpine town of Tassing and the simple people that dwell there. We play as a Nurembergian artist named Andreas Maler who is living in Tassing while he completes work on a piece for the local monastery, and through him we meet the residents of the town...
News 'High Possibility' Miyazaki Delegates Direction of Future FromSoftware Souls Games
"Souls-ish" is canon now
Of FromSoftware's impressive lineup of recent games (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Dark Souls III, Déraciné, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Elden Ring), Dark Souls II is the only title not directed by the sadistic master of Souls-Like gameplay, Hidetaka Miyazaki (but he did serve as superv
News Helldivers 2 Servers Finally Stabilising, Team Now Resuming 'Original Plan'
All systems go
Helldivers 2 has been, and continues to be, immensely popular, and it's been the victim of this early success ever since launch. Developer Arrowhead Studios has been putting out fires everywhere, trying to increase server capacity and fix early problems to accommodate the huge demand from eager players. Now, weeks after release, it...
News Helldivers 2 Servers Hold Fast in Face of 800k Screaming Concurrents
The tide of battle has finally turned
The beleaguered, battle-worn servers utilised by developer Arrowhead Game Studios have stood firm against their most ferocious onslaught yet, some 800,000 rabid Helldivers 2 players, all clamouring to get their Democratic fix at once. This glorious victory for Super Earth, in which "the servers handled all...
Mini Review Penny's Big Breakaway (PS5) - Unique Yo-Yo Platformer Has Its Ups and Downs
Yo with the flow
Penny's Big Breakaway comes from some of Sonic Mania's key contributors, and you can certainly see and feel the influences. This 3D platformer encourages speed, using momentum to your advantage, and exploring colourful, open levels, much like SEGA's mascot series. Despite the through-line, however, this game's core mechanics set it...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Remake PS5 Pre-Order Pack Is the Perfect Way to Play Both Games
Great offers expires on Wednesday night
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches for PS5 this coming Thursday, which means a wonderful pre-order offer Square Enix has put on is about to expire: the twin pack containing both Rebirth and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Until the release of Rebirth, this double pack costs the exact same as Rebirth at...
News Rise of the Ronin Confirms Character Creator, Four Player Co-Op for Main Missions
Samurai squad
Team Ninja's next samurai outing, Rise of the Ronin, will take more from the Nioh series and Wo Long: Fallen Destiny than first expected. The developer has confirmed the game will feature an in-depth character creator and the ability to play with up to four players in online co-op during the game's main story missions. The news was...
News Yoko Taro Puts Square Enix President on Blast, Potentially Teases NieR 3
REP3NT
The always-exciting Yoko Taro, the auteur creator of the NieR series, has reportedly put the president of publisher Square Enix, Takashi Kiryu, on blast during a London concert. Both men were apparently in attendance at a performance of the NieR: Orchestra Concert earlier this month when Taro invited audience goers to clap and cheer as loudly...
News Xbox's Pentiment Runs Better on PS5 Than Series X Because of a Temporary Bug
Will be fixed in an upcoming patch
In an unexpected turn of events, it's been discovered that Pentiment actually runs better on PS5 than Xbox Series X due to a bug that's allowing the game to run at 120 frames-per-second. The feature is currently disabled on Microsoft's own console due to a glitch, but this will be fixed in an upcoming patch. So,...
News REYNATIS Looks Like a Scruffy But Oddly Appealing PS5, PS4 Action RPG
Shibuya spirit
We can’t, in good faith, complain about the time it takes to make PS5 and PS4 games – and then turn around and criticise REYNATIS for looking a little sloppy. Studios are spending reckless amounts of money making AAA titles these days, so perhaps it’s time we lowered our expectations and accepted some slightly scruffier releases...
News UK Sales Charts: Helldivers 2 Bucks Industry Trend with Rising Weekly Sales
Boom
There are games that sold better at physical retail in the UK last week, but Helldivers 2 is doing something most other titles aren't. In almost all cases, a game's sales will spike immediately and then quickly taper off, settling into a steady rhythm after the first few weeks. However, Arrowhead's smash hit co-op shooter is going against that...
News Leaked LittleBigPlanet Hub PS3 Footage Is a Blast from the Past
Grub hub
Once upon a time, Sony announced LittleBigPlanet HUB, a free-to-play PS Store exclusive for the PS3. The game would apparently combine all of the content from LittleBigPlanet and LittleBigPlanet 2, and would allow fans to Play Create Share without the entry fee. It was an ambitious concept, and one that presumably gave the platform holder...
News Layoffs Hit Until Dawn, Dark Pictures Dev Supermassive Games, 90 People Affected
Enters a "period of consultation"
Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology team Supermassive Games will be laying off 90 workers in the near future, it's been confirmed. The studio employs more than 300 people in Guildford, UK, and has informed 150 of them that they are "at risk" of being the 90 people who will soon lose their job. The developer...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Sales Apparently Top 10 Million
Natural 10
Since its full release in September of last year, Baldur's Gate 3 has seemingly sold more than 10 million copies — or thereabouts. Larian Studios hasn't posted an official figure, but when addressing topics such as upcoming mod support and community feedback on Twitter, director of publishing Michael Douse wrote: "This is a game that...
Slay the Sunshine
We could gobble up our allotted Mini Review word allocation merely recapping the background behind deckbuilding roguelike Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage, but all you really need to know is that this is based on the Love Live! Sunshine!! anime spin-off, which casts the eponymous idol as a fortune teller. It’s not to be...
Random Tipsy The Last of Us HBO Star Pedro Pascal Secures SAG Award
"I'm a little drunk!"
Pedro Pascal might have had one too many Dark 'n' Stormy's before 2024's SAG awards, where the actor secured the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Joel Miller in the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us. Somewhat sloshed, the Joel actor took to the stage, declaring: "This is wrong...
News Foamstars Season 2 Groovy Disco Adds New Playable Character, Extra Missions, More
Murder on the dance floor
Foamstars, the not-as-bad-as-everyone-would-have-you-believe multiplayer shooter from Square Enix, is soon to enter its second season. Starting on 8th March, season two is titled Groovy Disco, and it brings with it a bunch of treats, most notably a brand new playable character. Coiff Guy is his name, and you can see some...
