News Astro's Playroom PS5 Gets New Update, New Trophies Out of Nowhere
The bots are back in town
News 3 New PS Plus Essential Games Are Available to Download Now on PS5, PS4
Who lives in a pineapple...
Preview Gran Turismo Meets NFS in Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
Two hours spent racing across Hong Kong
News - 2024, Week 23
Sunday9th Jun 2024
News PS5 Fans Beg Sony for a More Fulfilling Livestream in the Aftermath of Xbox Show
It begins
Whatever your opinion of the content, today’s Xbox Showcase felt more like an E3 press conference of old. Ever since the pandemic, and the untimely demise of the Los Angeles convention, livestreams on that kind of scale have been few and far between. Last year, Sony hosted a PS Showcase, but it lacked the clout and confidence of an old...
Tory my life into pieces, this is my last resort
Rebellion, the develop of Sniper Elite, says its new game Atomfall is a “fictionalised” title, loosely inspired by the real-life events of the 1957 Windscale disaster – the biggest nuclear accident to ever occur in the UK. To us, it just looks like modern Britain – well, minus maybe the mechs...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Shifts to 'Real-Time Action Combat'
We're a long way from Origins
As has been rumoured over the past couple of years or so, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is apparently going full action in terms of its combat system. That's according to Game Informer, who have an exclusive look at the upcoming RPG in their next issue. The publication writes: "We visited BioWare's Edmonton, Canada, office...
News DOOM: The Dark Ages Rips and Tears Day One on PS5
Due out in 2025
Immediately after its announcement during the Xbox Showcase, publisher Bethesda has confirmed that DOOM: The Dark Ages will release on PS5, day one in 2025. It signals a change in strategy from the Microsoft-acquired publisher, as its previous post-purchase titles, like Starfield, released exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC...
News PS5 Action RPG Phantom Blade Zero Actually Looks Insane in Raw Gameplay Footage
Zero to hero
Some time ago, not too long after Phantom Blade Zero was first announced, we pondered whether the game was... well, a real game. In some ways, the project almost looked too good to be true, but as promised in its latest trailer, a playable demo build is actually on show at Summer Game Fest. Gameplay footage from that demo is now...
News French Turn-Based RPG Expedition 33 Announced for PS5 in Promising Debut Trailer
From first time dev Sandfall Interactive
French developer Sandfall Interactive has shared its first-ever game as a team: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG inspired by JRPG classics and action titles. It was announced for PS5 having debuted at the Xbox Games Showcase, and you can catch a good glimpse in the reveal trailer above. With Final Fantasy XVI...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Finally Ventures to PS5 Later This Year, Trailer Gives First Look
New art style included
Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally has a release window (not a date). It's heading to PS5 this autumn / fall, and we get our first look at the RPG via the above reveal trailer. Our immediate takeaways are that BioWare's actually going with a slightly cartoon-y art style, recurring dwarf character Varric is a lot older, and...
Don't mention Helldivers 2
Starship Troopers: Extermination — a first-person adaptation of the cult classic movie series — is bringing the fight to PS5 on the 11th October. Primarily a co-op, objective-based shooter, Extermination will launch with a 25-mission single-player campaign when it comes to consoles. And apparently, more single-player...
News Max Caulfield Returns in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure on PS5
Out in October
Well-loved Life Is Strange protagonist Max Caulfield is back, in an all-new murder mystery adventure, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, due out on 29th October for PS5. Developed once again by Deck Nine, the team behind the equally excellent Life Is Strange: True Colors, the release will cast an older Max at university, when her world...
News CYGNI: All Guns Blazing Knows What It's Doing with This PS5 Trailer
One way to get attention
Next-gen bullet hell shooter CYGNI: All Guns Blazing knows exactly what it’s doing with some of the scenes in this release date reveal trailer, but hey, at least you’re now paying attention to a highly promising upcoming PS5 game. Due out on 6th August, and available both physically and digitally for $29.99, the...
News Metal Gear Solid 3 PS5 Remake Given New Trailer, But No Release Date
First proper look at gameplay
Konami has revealed the first in-depth look at gameplay in the Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater remake, titled on PS5 as Delta: Snake Eater. It includes shots of the Virtuous Mission as well as further into the game, showcasing stealth action as well as gunplay. Check it out above. Interestingly, there's no mention of a...
News We Heard You Like Dark Fantasy Action RPGs! So, Here's WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers on PS5
Wu chang clan
Soulslikes! Who likes Soulslikes? You like Soulslikes, don’t you? Well, here’s another one: it’s called WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, and it’s coming to PS5. This one’s not to be confused with Black Myth: Wukong, Where Winds Meet, Phantom Blade Zero, or any other number of titles, like Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn. This one’s...
News Valorant Won't Have Gyro Controls on PS5 Because Xbox Doesn't Support It
"We'd be favouring PS5 over Xbox, which we don't want to do"
Gyro controls are finally becoming more widely accepted by game developers, with huge titles like Call of Duty and Fortnite both now supporting the feature. Upcoming hero shooter Valorant, which is finally coming to consoles, will not incorporate the functionality, however – as it’s...
News Here's Your First Real Look at Assassin's Creed Shadows Gameplay
Not so hidden blade
Ahead of Ubisoft's showcase (which is scheduled for tomorrow at the time of writing), we've been handed our first real look at Assassin's Creed Shadows. While it's not uncut, it is gameplay footage, and gives us a quick look at the title's open world, stealth, and combat. As expected, fights differ greatly between protagonists...
News Rewind Time and Solve Crimes in Nobody Wants to Die on PS5 Next Month
A modern Sherlock Holmes
Uber-promising noir detective game Nobody Wants to Die has a release date – and it’s due out in a little over a month. The Plaion published and Critical Hit developed futuristic detective title has netted a 17th July release date, and you can check out the outing’s ridiculously promising deploy date trailer embedded...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Gets October Release Date on PS5, PS4
On either the 17th or 25th
Today's the day Activision lifts the lid on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, but since PS Store pre-orders have gone live before the show even takes place, some key details have already been made public. Most importantly, the game releases for PS5 and PS4 this October. The PS Store lists a date of 17th October 2024, but that...
Preview Marvel Rivals Is Overwatch with Superheroes, But Can It Live Up to Either?
Our thoughts after getting hands-on
Marvel Rivals feels like it should be the most sure-fire success in the current gaming landscape. It stars just under 20 heroes and villains (at launch, anyway) from the comic book house's extensive roster, and they're thrown together into a free-to-play third-person shooter that, despite the perspective change,...
News Huge Free Fallout 76 Expansion Hopes to Capitalise on the TV Show's Success Next Week
Skyline Valley beckons
It’s crazy to think there was a time when we awarded Fallout 76 a 3/10 – but credit where credit’s due, the game’s come a long way since then. To be fair, the improvements couldn’t have come at a better time: the title’s now enjoying a resurgence in popularity, following the success of Amazon’s television show...
News That Bad Ass Power Rangers Beat-'Em-Up Is Probably Morphin' to PS5, PS4
Coming to unconfirmed consoles
While it’s currently only confirmed for PC, developer Digital Eclipse has said that its retro-inspired 16-bit beat-‘em-up Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will also come to consoles. While it didn’t specify exactly which ones, it’s probably safe to assume given PlayStation’s popularity that...
News PowerWash Simulator Is Cleaning Up Wonderland in New Alice-Inspired PS5, PS4 Add-On
Curiouser and curiouser
As a lifelong Alice in Wonderland uber-fan with multiple tattoos and t-shirts to prove it, FuturLab is targeting this author specifically with its latest PowerWash Simulator DLC. Due out this summer, the Alice’s Adventures Special Pack will see you washing your way down the rabbit hole and cleaning up Wonderland. No, this...
News Diablo 4's First Expansion Delves to PS5 in October
Oh, hell
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred, the action RPG's first expansion, now has a release date. It slashes its way to PS5 on the 8th October, giving you a few months to get your characters and their equipment up to snuff. You can get a feel for the DLC's tone via the new cinematic trailer we've embedded above, but it's basically three minutes of...
News Brilliant PS5, PS4 Angling Outing Dredge Adding More Monstrosities on 15th August
Alone in the dark
Black Salt Games’ outstanding Cthulhu-tinged angling adventure Dredge will be adding additional content in the form of the Iron Rig from 16th August. The expansion – which follows on from last year’s glacial The Pale Reach – will cost £11.99/$11.99, and will see additional content incorporated into each location from the...
News Massively Hyped RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets 11 Minutes of Live Gameplay
Out for a Strohl
The Summer Game Fest showcase itself may have been a disappointment, but the surrounded event — which lasts the whole weekend — does mean that we get to see fresh gameplay from a number of highly promising titles. One such game is Metaphor: ReFantazio, the superb-looking RPG from Atlus. Up until now, we've only seen edited...
Rumour Kingdom Hearts 4 May Be Trapped in the Darkness Until 2026
Hello darkness
One recurring sentiment that’s been shared by RPG fans this year is that, with Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth already released, there’s hope Kingdom Hearts 4 is the next title on the docket from publisher Square Enix. However, according to a well-connected rumourmonger who appears to have inside information on...
News Need Another Soulslike? Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Attacks PS5 Next Month
Dawn another day
Soulslikes are beginning to feel like that old Oprah meme, eh? You get a Soulslike, you get a Soulslike – everyone gets a Soulslike! Still, if you’re currently feeling starved of Souslikes, we have great news: the previously announced Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is due on 18th July for PS5, and pre-orders are available now...
News Promising PS5 Delivery Sim Parcel Corps Packed Up and Expected 3rd September
Hope it doesn't get lost in transit
Jet Set Radio-esque cycling delivery sim Parcel Corps has been on our wishlist for quite some time, and now it has an expected arrival date: 3rd September, 2024. That’s going to be a big day, because it also happens to be the release date for the upcoming Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions game – you may want...
Saturday8th Jun 2024
News Even as a LEGO Game, Horizon Adventures' PS5 Visuals Are Off the Charts
Brick beauty
LEGO Horizon Adventures may not subscribe to the realism of Aloy’s mainline games, but it still looks bloody beautiful. Developed by Guerrilla and Studio Gobo, this is a phenomenal looking co-op outing, which recreates the post-apocalyptic beauty of the tentpole PS5 and PS4 titles using Denmark’s famous bricks. Unlike releases such...
News Black Myth: Wukong's Physical Editions Won't Have Actual Discs at Launch, Just Digital Codes
Monkey business
In a move that's sure to rub physical media enthusiasts the wrong way, highly anticipated action title Black Myth: Wukong will not ship on an actual disc. Developer Game Science has confirmed that the physical editions of the game — which is due out on the 20th August — will simply house digital activation codes. "It is the...
News Black Myth: Wukong Is Now a PS5 Console Exclusive for an Indefinite Amount of Time
Monkey magic
Black Myth: Wukong received a new cinematic trailer during Summer Game Fest, but the bigger story here is that the upcoming action game — set to release on the 20th August — is now a PS5 console exclusive at launch. But before everyone starts screaming about Sony somehow moneyhatting the title, this is actually down to Xbox. On its...
News Cult PS2 Horror The Thing Remastered Returns in 4K, 120fps on PS5
Another retro revival
As previously teased, cult classic PS2 horror The Thing is being remastered for PS5 by retro specialists Nightdive Studios, the same team behind the re-released versions of System Shock and more. The legendary 2002 single player outing will be retooled on Sony’s new-gen system, with upgraded visuals, quality of life...
Round Up What Was Announced at Summer Game Fest 2024?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals listed
That's another Summer Game Fest live showcase from Geoff Keighley in the books, providing another two hours' worth of news and announcements. Below you will find a complete list of all the reveals related to PS5 and PS4 games, but if you are looking for Nintendo and Xbox-specific things, please refer to our sister...
News Some PlayStation Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over LEGO Horizon Being on Switch
New horizons
Last night, during the Summer Game Fest showcase, LEGO Horizon Adventures was officially announced. Its reveal didn't come as a huge surprise since it was heavily rumoured ahead of the event, but its trailer still managed to catch most people out. Why? Because it was confirmed for PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch. This is obviously a step...
News PS5 Hardware Architect Says It May Take Less Time to Build a Console Than a Game Now
But insinuates developers have chosen this path
It’ll probably take less time for PlayStation hardware architect and overall industry legend Mark Cerny to design the PS6 than it will for developers to create its launch games. That’s the status of the industry as we stand, where tentpole AAA productions are now taking at least four years to...
Reaction Summer Game Fest 2024 Showcases AAA's Endless Winter
That's cold
Geoff Keighley clearly cares deeply about games, and we won’t hear otherwise. This is a man who started out as a journalist with a surging passion for the medium, and has fast-tracked his career in such a way that he’s almost become the unelected voice of enthusiast gamers. While that’s a title he’d likely shy away from,...
News Sandbox Cop Game The Precinct Could Be a GTA-Inspired Indie Gem, Out on PS5 in August
Hit the streets
It's always nice to highlight a really promising indie project, and we like to think that The Precinct fits the bill. We actually wrote about this one a whole 12 months ago, but now it has a PS5 release date. The top-down police sim arrives on the 15th August. Basically, you play as a cop in a city that's made up of procedurally...
News Horror Hit Alan Wake 2 Is Getting a Retail PS5 Release Because You Wouldn't Shut Up About It
Shelved
Alan Wake 2 was one of the best games of 2023, but one recurring complaint Remedy fans had was that it wasn’t available physically. The Finnish studio alleged at the time that a “large number” of players had already transitioned to digital storefronts like the PS Store, and while that’s certainly reflected by financial data from...
News Big Budget, Free-to-Play Looter Shooter The First Descendant Finally Drops in July on PS5
Rapid descent
It feels like we've been writing about The First Descendant for an eternity, but thankfully, its launch date has finally been locked in. The free-to-play looter shooter drops on the 2nd July for PS5, following many alpha and beta tests over the last couple of years. Let's hope it's ready to go! We went hands-on with The First...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Goes Crazy with New Combat Gameplay, Has Over 40 Character Jobs
That's class
Atlus' second Metaphor: ReFantazio showcase has just come to a close, and if you've been itching to see more of the game's intense combat system, you're in for a treat. The 20-minute video covers just about everything you need to know with regards to the RPG's hybrid battles, which combine an (optional) action-based opening phase with a...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Will Add Over 20 DLC Characters Across Its Season Pass
What if they're all Goku?
Whether we like it or not, hefty DLC offerings have become a staple of modern fighting games, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is following the trend. In fact, it might actually be pushing the trend even further beyond what we've grown used to, because it's set to add over 20 characters to its already massive roster via...
News Street Fighter 6's M. Bison Has a New Body, And He's Ready to Use It on PS5, PS4
New challenger arrives 26th June
It’s only been a few weeks since Akuma joined the roster of Street Fighter 6, but Year 2 is just a few days away, with returning villain M. Bison available from 26th June. Narratively, it looks like the infamous villain is either some kind of clone or amnesiac – either way, he’s riding a horse and packing some...
News Psychological Horror Karma: The Dark World Is an Unreal Engine 5 Nightmare on PS5
The horror
Developer Pollard Studio has just unveiled Karma: The Dark World, a creepy psychological horror adventure for PS5. Running in Unreal Engine 5, the title certainly looks good — well, as good as dystopian megacorps and nasty body horror can look, we suppose. You play as a Roam agent named Daniel, whose job involves diving into the...
News Persona 3 Reload: Episode Aigis Arrives on 10th September, Trailer Has New Gameplay
Shield yourself
The Episode Aigis expansion for Persona 3 Reload now has a confirmed 10th September release date. The DLC, which is locked behind the Persona 3 Reload 'Expansion Pass', has you take on the role of SEES' robotic ally in a post-game story. But if this is an accurate recreation of The Answer — the additional adventure from the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 532
Sizzling stuff
It's a big weekend of Summer Game Fest and various other associated livestreams this weekend, but WAYP never takes a rest. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Aaron Bayne: It'll be more of Destiny 2: The Final Shape for me this weekend. I've walked through the legendary campaign on my Hunter so far, but I'm keen to try out the...
News You'll Be Able to Test Ride Skate on PS5, PS4 Later This Year
Skate or die
The new free-to-play Skate game from EA is still in pre-pre-alpha, which means it’s many years away from release. But developer Full Circle has been quite open about the release’s development, inviting fans to playtest the skateboarding sim since its inception. And that process will continue on consoles later this year. A trailer...
News Fear the Spotlight Is the Debut Horror Title from Blumhouse Games on PS5, PS4
Retro-style horror adventure
Blumhouse, the movie production company, recently expanded into interactive media with Blumhouse Games, and it's just debuted its very first title. Developed by Cozy Game Pals, Fear the Spotlight is a retro-inspired horror adventure, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4. The game follows friends Vivian and Amy as they sneak...
News Afterlove EP, from the Late Creator of Coffee Talk, Targeting October Release on PS5, PS4
A game about love, loss, and music
If hand-drawn, side-scrolling adventure games are your jam, Afterlove EP is definitely one to keep an eye on. It comes from the makers of Coffee Talk, but instead of brewing beverages in a small café, this new title has you exploring Jakarta, Indonesia in an adventure about music and relationships. The game is...
News Charming RPG Puzzler Game Arranger Slides onto PS5 in July
Release date arranged
Arranger: A Role Puzzling Adventure was only announced a short time ago, but it's now locked in a release date on PS5. The adorable RPG/puzzler hybrid launches 25th July, 2024. For those out of the loop, Arranger is a game about Jemma, who moves along a grid-based world in which movement is quite unique. As you move, all tiles...
News You'll Be Seeing Stars When You Play the New DLC for Indie Hit A Little to the Left
Launches later this month
A Little to the Left is an adorable, relaxing puzzler that's all about tidying up. You'd think that organising objects and sorting assortments wouldn't be much fun in a game, but it's a tactile, satisfying title that allows for multiple solutions on many of its levels. It's this aspect of the game that's the focus for its...
Friday7th Jun 2024
News Astro's Playroom PS5 Gets New Update, New Trophies Out of Nowhere
The bots are back in town
Packed-in PS5 favourite Astro's Playroom just got a new update and a new set of Trophies. According to said Trophies, there are new bots to rescue across multiple levels, and the splash screen for the patch itself mentions a "mysterious portal" along with a "new collection of gatchas". What are you waiting for? The...
News There's a Damn Good Reason to Buy Astro Bot Physically on PS5
Posterizer
Like it or not, the industry is rapidly moving away from physical releases. That doesn’t mean Sony has put its Blu-ray manufacturing plants out to pasture, however, and it continues to release physical versions of all its first-party games. The upcoming platformer Astro Bot is no different, and there’ll actually be a good reason to...
Guide What Time Is Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2024?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2024, and where can you watch it? Soon, Geoff Keighley makes his grand return with his E3 replacement service, Summer Game Fest. Each year, he hosts a wide-ranging presentation, filled with updates and announcements for games across all platforms. Outside of standalone...
News Many, Many More Major Xbox Games Are Being Plotted for PS5
Starfield! Age of Empires! Hellblade! Halo!
In the coming days, Microsoft will host its big Xbox Showcase, where it’ll try to shift the conversation away from the negativity that has circled the brand ever since it controversially shuttered Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin earlier this year. While this will likely harbour huge news for those...
News LEGO Horizon Adventures Is Official, Out on PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch
Launching late 2024
After many rumours and a lot of speculation, LEGO Horizon Adventures is now official, announced at the Summer Game Fest live show. It's releasing later this year for PS5, PC, and... Nintendo Switch! An unexpected slate of platforms, the game is being made by Guerrilla Games in collaboration with Studio Gobo. Check out the trailer...
News PS Stars Program Seems to Be Offline as Mobile Icon Disappears
No points for anyone
PS Stars, the rewards program on PS5 and PS4 that lets users earn points and digital collectibles, has been completely inaccessible for the past few days. Players began getting errors when clicking on the PS Stars icon from the PlayStation phone app, and now today the button has disappeared completely. It means nobody can...
News Genre Pivot, 'Toxic Positivity' Blamed for Suicide Squad's $200 Million Flop
Super villainy
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is currently the front-runner for the dubious honour of being the biggest gaming flop of 2024, costing publisher Warner Bros an eye-watering loss of $200 million. But how did it all go wrong? Apparently, a culture of "toxic positivity", an ill-advised genre switch, perfectionism, and a constantly...
News Sony Trolls Bloodborne Stans with Astro Bot PS5 Pre-Order Bonus
Hunt them down
Update: Pre-orders are now open for Astro Bot on the PS Store and at retail, with the MSRP for the standard edition being £59.99/$59.99 and the Digital Deluxe Edition being £69.99/$69.99. This is cheaper than most tentpole PS5 exclusives. Original Article: Everyone knows that you don’t trifle with FromSoftware faithfuls on...
News Tomba Special Edition Confirms Gameplay Enhancements on PS5, PS4
Classics for a classic
Last week, Tomba Special Edition — a full re-release of the classic PS1 platforming adventure — nailed down an August launch date. However, additional details have been few and far between, with the official announcement simply stating that the Special Edition will boast "new features". Fortunately, we now know what those...
Live Watch the Summer Game Fest 2024 Livestream Right Here
It's getting hot in here
Looking to watch the Summer Game Fest 2024 livestream? In the absence of E3, host Geoff Keighley's annual summer shindig has been sizzling in its place. Home to a multitude of different developers, platform holders, and indies, each year promises a veritable smorgasbord of gaming goodness. We're expecting updates on a number...
Saturday8th Jun 2024
Poll Was Summer Game Fest 2024 Great or a Letdown?
Have your say on Geoff Keighley's show
The not-E3 week of game reveals is only just getting started, but from a PlayStation perspective, it was today's Summer Game Fest live show from Geoff Keighley that is likely to have brought most of the news. Sony already aired its State of Play livestream, and Xbox and Ubisoft are set to follow on Sunday and...
Friday7th Jun 2024
News Slitterhead Dated for 8th November on PS5, PS4 in First Gameplay Trailer
Trailer posted before SGF even starts
Bokeh Game Studio is taking to the Summer Game Fest live stage today to share more about its horror title Slitterhead, but it's already gone and spilt the beans by accidentally uploading the first gameplay trailer ahead of time. It's now been pulled, but it revealed a PS5, PS4 release date of 8th November 2024...
News Classic GTA Game Now Part of PS Plus Extra on PS5, PS4
Another bonus from Days of Play
As the Days of Play initiative from Sony continues, so too do the bonus game additions for PS Plus Extra. Next in line is GTA: San Andreas - Definitive Edition on PS5 and PS4, which is available to download now for all active members. The game is playable on the service for as long as it remains part of the...
News Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Is a PS Plus Essential Game on Day One
Out on 3rd September for PS5, PS4
You can't play Quidditch in Hogwarts Legacy, so publisher Warner Bros is spinning the sport out into its own game with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. The new PS5, PS4 title releases on 3rd September 2024, and it'll be available on PS Plus Essential that same day. If you'd rather own it, the game's $29.99...
News Phantom Blade Zero Still Looks Brilliant, But Release Date Remains in Limbo
Zero'd
Phantom Blade Zero, the gorgeously animated action RPG that was first announced during the PlayStation Showcase last year, has returned with a new gameplay trailer. The PS5 project from Beijing-based studio S-GAME still looks very impressive, but a release window continues to allude us. More information — and more gameplay footage — is...
News Amazon's Mega-Budget MMORPG New World Adventures to PS5 in October
New World, new horizons
Update: Well, the leak was right. New World is coming to PS5 later this year, on the 15th October. Original Story: Do you remember hearing about New World? An MMORPG developed by Amazon Games that was given an absolutely colossal marketing budget, it was a big deal when it released on PC a few years back. The goal was to...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Has PS5, PS4 Exclusive Content
Due out on 25th October
Update: As had leaked prior to Summer Game Fest, the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations will launch on 25th October for PS5 and PS4 – and there’ll be exclusive PlayStation content. “Players who buy the game on PlayStation will receive bonus extended prologue animations with never-before-seen deleted scenes,”...
Video Is Concord Destined to Fail?
Don't listen to 'em, kid
Firewalk Studios finally unveiled Concord at Sony's recent State of Play, and the reaction was... well it wasn’t great. After a year of staring at the admittedly gorgeous CGI teaser trailer, the State of Play pulled the curtain back with a world-building cinematic, some brief developer interviews, and a full trailer packed...
News PS1-Style Horror Game Post Trauma Coming to PS5, Out This Year
Coming in the Fall
Post Trauma, an upcoming survival horror game in the vein of PS1 classics such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, is now releasing on PS5 at the end of this year. This is the first mention of a concrete PlayStation release as it was only listed for consoles and PC previously, so current-gen players can look forward to what the...
News Showing a Trailer at Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Reportedly Costs $250K for One Minute
Worth every penny
Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest is almost upon us, and the big show will air later today, Friday 7th June. As usual, gamers can expect to see a cavalcade of game trailers, announcements, and all the raucous excitement of an industry live show, such as the time that one kid managed to get on stage with FromSoftware. As the...
News Civilization 7 Announced for PS5 and PS4, Out in 2025
First gameplay in August
2K promised it would be bringing a new entry to one of its biggest and most beloved franchises, and that all-new game is Civilization VII. Confirmed for PS5 and PS4, you can see the announcement trailer above. It's releasing in 2025. The trailer doesn't feature any gameplay, but you can look forward to the first glimpse at...
News Concord PS5, PC Has Six Action-Packed Modes at Launch
There'll be 16 characters and 12 maps, too
Concord, the divisive but potentially awesome PS5 and PC hero shooter from developer Firewalk, will cost just $40 at launch – a pretty fair price point when you consider it’s packing 16 characters, 12 maps, and six fully-fledged modes out of the box. But you may be curious what those modes entail?...
News Capcom's Strange Tactical Action Game Kunistu-Gami Is Out Next Month on PS5
Follow the path
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess has always seemed like a pretty hard sell on a surface level, but if you give the gameplay footage a fair shake, this Capcom action title definitely shows promise. What's more, it'll be here before you know it, as a 19th July release date has just been confirmed via the game's latest trailer. This...
News Super Popular Shooter Valorant Is Finally Headshotting Its Way to PS5
Limited Beta drops next week
Valorant, the super popular PC shooter, is finally heading to consoles. It doesn't have a set release date yet, but a PS5 exclusive 'Limited Beta' begins on the 14th June. Said beta will only be available in "USA, Canada, parts of Europe, and Japan", but more regions will apparently be added in time. You need to sign up...
News Street Fighter 6 Locks Fists with Fatal Fury in New PS5, PS4 DLC
Here comes four new challengers
Two guest characters from Fatal Fury will join Street Fighter 6’s roster in its second season of content, as Terry Bogard and Mai arrive in fall and winter respectively. They’ll be preceded by M Bison this summer, while Elena will arrive in Spring 2025. You can check out a cinematic featuring all four fighters...
News Helldivers 2's Close-Quarters Viper Commandos Warbond Goes Rambo on 13th June
They drew first blood
Developer Arrowhead has revealed the next premium Warbond Helldivers 2 players can look forward to dumping time into, bringing an assortment of jungle-themed war gear designed for close-quarters combat. Prepare to get up close and personal with Viper Commandos from 13th June. Along with nifty camo armour sets that leave your...
News Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Howls at PS5, PS4 in 2025
Two new characters join the fight
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is officially coming to PS5 and PS4 in 2025, and it’s adding two more characters to its roster, announced as part of a Summer Game Fest trailer. Vox Reaper and B. Jenet will both be available when the game drops early next year, and you can get a taste of them in action courtesy of...
Saturday8th Jun 2024
News Anime Fighter HUNTERxHUNTER NENxIMPACT Punches PS5 This Year
Arc System Works signs on as worldwide publisher
HUNTERxHUNTER NENxIMPACT, the fighting game adaptation of the enormously popular manga and anime series Hunter x Hunter, will punch PS5 later this year – with Arc System Works serving as the Bushiroad release’s worldwide publisher. The press release reveals: “HUNTERxHUNTER NENxIMPACT will...
Friday7th Jun 2024
News PS5 Brawler Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Release Date Confirmed for October
Zero doubt
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero now has a confirmed release date on PS5. A rumour had previously marked the anticipated brawler down for the 1st October — but that's not quite right. It's actually dropping on the 11th October. Got the month right, at least! The game's new trailer also gives us a glimpse of what looks like story mode stuff,...
News Cosy Tea Making Game Wanderstop Brews Up a PS5 Release
The Stanley Parable, Tacoma devs on deck
Ivy Road, a new indie developer headed by The Stanley Parable’s Davey Wreden and Tacoma’s Karla Zimonja, is brewing up a cosy narrative game for PS5 – and it’s called Wanderstop, with PS5 one of the targeted platforms. “Playing as a fallen fighter named Alta, you’ll manage a tea shop within a...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Gets More Gameplay, This Time With Sandworms
Wild
Capcom brought a new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds along to Summer Game Fest, showcasing yet more gameplay from next year's action RPG. As revealed in the previous State of Play promotion, we get to hear more from fully voiced protagonist (which still seems weird), as evil worms (with legs, actually) attack from beneath desert sands. Creepy...
News Yoshi-P Tempts Fate, Says 'Almost No Chance' of Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Server Woes
"We should be good in terms of preparation"
Final Fantasy XIV producer and director Naoki Yoshida is so confident in the MMO's stability that he's tempted fate by stating there's "almost no chance" of server congestion on Dawntrail's launch day, 2nd July. That's some tough talk, considering the
Thursday6th Jun 2024
News PS Plus Premium Gets 6 New PSVR2 Games, Available to Download Now
All part of Days of Play
As the Days of Play promotion from Sony continues, six PSVR2 games have been bundled into the PS Plus Premium tier, marking the first time VR titles native to the PS5 have been available on the service. They're all available to download now, and the list of PSVR2 games you can get your hands on is as follows: Before Your
News Inventive PS2 Horror The Thing May Infect PS5, PS4
Watch your back
We’re in an all-new era of video game preservation, where classics are being re-released on contemporary platforms at an alarming rate. Nightdive Studios is one of the developers leading the charge, regularly resurrecting the retro masterpieces of yore, like System Shock and Blade Runner. And its next target appears to be The...
Rumour LEGO Horizon Adventures Is a PS5, PC Game from Day One, Reveal at Summer Game Fest Tomorrow
Pre-orders live after the show
The announcement of LEGO Horizon Adventures appears to be an inevitability at this point, as reliable leaker Billbil-Kun has posted another report sharing further details ahead of the public reveal. According to the insider, Sony will confirm the project during the
News Many More PS5, PS4 Games from China on the Way
As Sony searches for diversity on its devices
Sony is plunging the depths of emerging markets to bolster its content offering on PS5 and PS4, and that’s resulting in plenty of diverse content like Infinity Nikki, the open world anime dress-up game which has exploded in popularity on PlayStation’s YouTube channel. It’s one of a number of...
News Final Fantasy 16 Patch 1.33 Makes Us Think the Frame Rate Will Never Be Fixed on PS5
One for PS5 Pro
A new update for Final Fantasy 16 has landed, and to say it's minor would probably be an understatement. Patch 1.33 adds colour-coding to custom controller layouts in order to "improve visibility", and it fixes some very specific issues that most players won't even know exist. While it's nice that the action RPG is still being...
News Halo 1 Remaster Being Considered for PS5, New Report Claims
Alongside other Xbox games
The original Halo: Combat Evolved has already been remastered once before for Xbox 360, but according to The Verge, Microsoft is giving the classic FPS another facelift, and it's considering putting it on PS5. The project is said to be in the early stages of development, and the Xbox Series X|S maker is contemplating...
News Sony's New PS5, PC Shooter Concord Confirmed as a $40 Game
All PS Store pre-order pages now live
Update: Pre-orders for Concord are now live worldwide, confirming the game will cost £34.99 in the UK and $39.99 in the USA. Do you think this is a fair price? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Original article: Pre-orders for Sony's new shooter Concord officially go live tomorrow worldwide, but the...
News Square Enix Drops OG Octopath Traveler, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Who needs marketing anyway
Like a bolt out of the blue, Square Enix has released the original Octopath Traveler on PS5 and PS4, and it's available now. The critically acclaimed JRPG was originally exclusive to Switch, released some six years ago, and just yesterday, we learned it was rated for release in Taiwan. Now, it seems Square Enix has decided...
News Batman: Arkham Dev Allegedly Enlisted to Work on Hogwarts Legacy After Suicide Squad Flop
Steady now
Rocksteady Games, the rockstar developer behind the Batman: Arkham franchise, has apparently been enlisted to work on a Director’s Cut version of Hogwarts Legacy following the $200 million flop of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. The London-based studio, once one of the biggest names in gaming, is apparently helping on the Harry...
Feature Predict Summer Game Fest 2024 with Our 20 Question Quiz
Can you predict Summer Game Fest?
We're just hours away from another big gaming event — and you know what that means. As has become tradition, we present to you our latest Push Square predictions quiz, featuring 20 yes or no questions about the imminent Summer Game Fest Live Showcase. If you don't know how this works, allow us to explain. Through...
News Yooka-Laylee Remaster Confirmed as Yooka-Replaylee, PS5 Version Likely
Visual upgrade and new features
Playtonic Games has announced it's bringing back the original Yooka-Laylee game for a current-gen remaster, with the first footage revealed in the trailer above. Along with the usual graphics enhancements, there's also going to be a "new camera, improved controls, ability tweaks, remixed and new challenges". A...
News Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Now Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Full Gameplay Reveal Next Week
Finally
Update: Finally putting an end to all of the rumours circling the next Dragon Age game's full reveal, BioWare has come out and confirmed that the title will be shown off next week on the 11th June at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm BST / 5pm CEST, via the official Dragon Age YouTube channel. Oh, and the game's called Dragon Age: The Veilguard now,...
Rumour Borderlands 4 Is 2K's Big SGF Announcement
Where art thou, BioShock?
Publisher 2K will reveal the next entry in one of its "biggest and most beloved franchises" tomorrow at Summer Game Fest, and according to a member of the Exputer forum — who has shared correct leaks in the past — that game will be Borderlands 4. No other details, such as a release date, ha
News Concord PS5, PC Will Reportedly Require a PSN Account to Play
In line with Sony's strategy
Firewalk Studio's upcoming shooter Concord will reportedly require a PSN account, which aligns with Sony's demonstrated strategy. Starting first with the multiplayer hit Helldivers 2 and then again with the single-player epic Ghost of Tsushima's Legends multiplayer component, the firm seems quite committed to making...
News The Last of Us 2's Story Could Take Three HBO Seasons to Complete
Click click boom
Love it or loathe it, The Last of Us 2’s story is a complicated beast, with many overlapping threads and a lot of ground to cover. It’s perhaps not overly surprising that the director of HBO’s adaptation Craig Mazin is plotting at least two seasons of television to tell the tale – and that could potentially spill over into a...
Random Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Want to Date New Capcom Cutie, Gemma the Smithy
Lady D is not going to be pleased
Capcom knows what its audience wants and is giving it to them in Monster Hunter Wilds, promising some significant additions to the tried and true formula. Intriguingly, as was the case with Resident Evil Village's Lady Dimitriscu, the storied Japanese developer appears to have cracked the code regarding character...
News Alan Wake 2's PS5 Night Springs Expansion Appears Locked for Summer Game Fest
Hopefully it's peak
Remedy wants fans to “join” it on 7th June, when Alan Wake 2’s first paid expansion Night Springs will presumably be announced as part of Summer Game Fest. We’ve known for quite some time that the inaugural DLC for the Finland-based studio’s critically acclaimed PS5 horror will be named after the franchise’s fictional...
News Volgarr the Viking 2 Revealed for PS5 and PS4, Out in August
Packing new difficulty options
More than a decade after the first game, Crazy Viking Studios has announced Volgarr the Viking 2 is a thing and it's just around the corner. The sequel releases for PS5 and PS4 on 6th August 2024, and you can get your first look in the trailer above. It's designed to be just as difficult as the original, but new...
News Fans Fight for Shenmue 4, Rent Billboard in New York's Time Square
Never give up on your dreams
Shenmue fans are a uniquely dedicated bunch. After waiting 18 years for a sequel in Shenmue 3 (which sadly failed to set the world on fire), it seems there's still a significant demand for another game in the action adventure series, evidenced by the massive billboard ad shown in New York's heavily trafficked Times...
News MultiVersus PS5, PS4 Dev Underfire for 'Bug' Allowing You to Buy Extra Lives
Would have got away with it if it weren't for those pesky kids
MultiVersus has re-released and we reckon it’s pretty good, as explained in our review. As is always with the case with free-to-play titles, though, its business model is being put under huge scrutiny. Many feel that the pace at which new characters can be unlocked is far too slow, and...
News Bloodborne Inspired Kart Racing Game Is Free Now on Steam
Ride or die
The likeable Bloodborne-inspired arcade racing game Nightmare Kart, renamed due to legal intervention from Sony, is available to download and play for free right now on Steam. The game, which is not shy about its inspirations, includes a complete single player campaign, with 21 racers, 13 karts, 15 tracks, and split-screen multiplayer...
News SteamWorld Heist 2 Gets Glorious, Extended Look at Ricochet Gameplay on PS5, PS4
Watch your corners
SteamWorld Heist 2 is about to surface on PS5 and PS4 on 8th August, and we've just gotten our best look yet at the submersible tactics game. Players can look forward to gathering all kinds of hats on this humorous adventure to solve a deadly water crisis causing innocent Steambots to corrode. Whereas the original SteamWorld...
Wednesday5th Jun 2024
News PS5 Packaging No Longer Mentions 8K, Some Fans Accuse Sony of False Advertising
8K? We can't even 4K
No one seems to know when it actually happened, but at some point, Sony removed the big '8K' resolution logo from the PS5's packaging. If you bought a PS5 within a year or two of its launch in 2020, you'll have probably noticed that the box proudly displayed an 8K stamp right alongside the 4K and HDR logos that are still present...
News PS Store Adds Another 1,500 Big PS5, PS4 Deals for Summer Game Fest
Heating up
With the upcoming Summer Game Fest right around the corner, Sony is celebrating with another 1,500 or so PS5 and PS4 discounts. As is typically the case, there are some huge savings here – up to 85 per cent in some cases, like with the Deluxe Edition of EA Sports PGA Tour, which is just £12.74/$12.74 until all the deals expire on 20th...
Talking Point What Are Your PS5 Predictions for Summer Game Fest 2024?
Getting warmer
We're mere days away from Summer Game Fest — an event that now strives to fill the rather large hole that E3 left behind. Geoff Keighley's big summer bash may not have the grandeur of those legendary stage shows, but it's still prominent enough to attract announcements and updates from publishers all over the world. We've taken...
News PlayStation Fans Are Losing Their Heads Over an Iffy Portable PS4 Rumour
It's probably not true
There’s an unsubstantiated rumour increasingly gaining traction on social media which claims Sony is on the verge of releasing a new handheld device which will play PS4 games natively. The source – which has been widely reported on by gaming media – appears to stem from a single Russian social media account, and has been...
Interview Why SMT 5: Vengeance Devs Decided to Revisit the RPG and Bring It to PS5, PS4 Players
Go (back) to hell
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is out next week on PS5 and PS4, and is set to introduce the demon-collecting RPG to a fresh audience. The original SMTV was a Nintendo Switch exclusive, but this re-release includes loads of additions and enhancements. To learn more about Vengeance (the game, not the act), its new stuff, and why...
News Free Cristiano Ronaldo Backed Football Game UFL Kicks Off PS5 Test This Week
Back of the net
The free-to-play, Cristiano Ronaldo-sponsored PS5 football game UFL will get an open beta test on Sony’s system later this week. You’ll be able to try out the EA Sports FC 24 and eFootball competitor between 7th June and 9th June, and you won’t need to jump through any hoops to gain access. The title did receive a closed beta...
News Anticipated Horror Game Slitterhead Debuts First Gameplay at SGF
From the Silent Hill creator
Host Geoff Keighley has announced the hotly-anticipated PS5 horror title Slitterhead will reveal a first look at gameplay during this Friday's Summer Game Fest live showcase. From the newly set up Bokeh Game Studio, the game is fronted by Silent Hill, Forbidden Siren creator Keiichiro Toyama. He's also joined at the...
News EA Sports College Football 25 Looks Like the Best PS5 American Football Game in Ages
So much promise
It’s been a busy week so we’re a little late out of the shotgun with this one, but EA Sports College Football is shaping up to be something special. The game – in development for eons and due out in a matter of weeks – is poised to be the best American football game in ages, with some truly awesome gameplay improvements that...
News The Last of Us 2 PC Port Wrapped Up Development More Than Six Months Ago, Report Claims
Sony's apparently sitting on it
A PC port of The Last of Us 2 Remastered seems to very much be a foregone conclusion at this point, but a new report from insider Billbil-Kun suggests it's so inevitable that Sony has actually already done the work and is now sitting on the new version. The former PS Plus
News GTA Online PS5, PS4 Is Never Going to Stop Getting Bigger and Better
Another huge new update announced
The world is waiting not-so patiently for GTA 6, but with the game not due out for at least another year, Rockstar has once again committed to the continued evolution of GTA Online. For those out of the loop, that’s the multiplayer component for GTA 5, the game which first released on the PS3 (!!!) all the way...
News Bungie Apologises for Its Widespread Destiny 2 DLC Launch Issues
"We're truly sorry"
No online game or update will ever roll out completely flawlessly, but as the pivotal final chapter in its story released just yesterday, the Destiny 2 servers were essentially brought to their knees. New expansion The Final Shape is designed to be a sort of conclusion to the current narrative saga, so the surge of interest to...
Guide MultiVersus: Battle Pass Explained and How to Level Up Quickly
All you need to know about the Battle Pass in MultiVersus
Want to know more about the Battle Pass and how to level up quickly in MultiVersus? As with most live service and free-to-play games, MultiVersus has a Battle Pass, granting dedicated players a bunch of rewards depending on how much they play. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we're going to...
Random Ikea's Going to Pay Players for Serving Swedish Meatballs in Its Roblox Store on PS5, PS4
Big Robux
Fancy a reminder of how old you’re getting? Take this story emerging out of Roblox: iconic Swedish furniture giant IKEA is going to pay ten successful applicants to operate its virtual store. Applicants will be responsible for helping players pick furniture and serving them meatballs. Just to be clear, those are digital meatballs – all...
Mini Review Sushi Ben (PSVR2) - Uneven Slice of Life VR Title Has Style
Ben dreams of sushi
Sushi Ben is a relaxing VR title with immaculate vibes. As a newcomer to the quaint fishing village of Kotobuki Town, you find yourself intertwined with the fate of a beloved, freshly shuttered sushi restaurant. Offering to help the massively overworked owner, you set out to restore supply chains for food, interacting with the...
Tuesday4th Jun 2024
News 3 New PS Plus Essential Games Are Available to Download Now on PS5, PS4
Who lives in a pineapple...
Today's the day for your monthly PS Plus Essential refresh, introducing another three PS5, PS4 titles for subscribers to play. The games are available to download now in the UK and across Europe, and will be live in the USA later in the day. Here's what you've got to play in the June 2024 lineup, with all titles available...
Guide MultiVersus: Wonder Woman - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Wonder Woman in MultiVersus
Wonder Woman is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. The Amazonian princess is an iconic DC superheroine, equipped with her Lasso of Truth, bracers, and a sword and shield. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining...
News Multiple Square Enix Rumours Spread Like Wildfire Ahead of Summer Game Fest
Final Fantasy! Dragon Quest! Kingdom Hearts X Fortnite?
A random assortment of Square Enix rumours have started to circulate on social media, stemming from the enigmatic Midori account. For those not up to date on their insider intel, Midori successfully leaked a number of Atlus and SEGA projects, before temporarily hanging up their rumourmonger...
Guide MultiVersus: Shaggy - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Shaggy in MultiVersus
Shaggy is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. The cowardly, mystery-solving, food-loving guy might seem scrawny, but he's a very capable fighter thanks to some unexplained powers. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
News Newest Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Patch 1.040 Applies Some Quick Fixes
Get all the patch notes here
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has taken a simple update on PS5 today to fix some bugs and clear up game stability. It's now available to download, and applies the following changes: Fixes to bugs that would very occasionally prevent game progress under specific conditions. Fixes that allow the player to acquire photo...
Guide MultiVersus: Taz - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Taz in MultiVersus
Taz is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. One of the Looney Tunes, Taz is best known for his insatiable appetite and iconic tornado spin, wreaking havoc in countless cartoons of old. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
Preview Elden Ring Promises a DLC Masterclass in Shadow of the Erdtree
Our three-hour journey to The Land of Shadow
They say it's possible to have too much of a good thing, but nobody knew of Elden Ring when they coined the phrase all those centuries ago. An outstanding winner of copious Game of the Year accolades, the experience remains relevant to this day — and that's even without this month's huge Shadow of the...
Guide MultiVersus: Reindog - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Reindog in MultiVersus
Reindog is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This big, loveable creature might look harmless, but he's more capable than he first appears. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about Reindog...
Guide MultiVersus: Tom & Jerry - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Tom & Jerry in MultiVersus
Tom & Jerry is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This duo has been doing battle against each other for decades, and the pair inadvertently work together to get the best of their enemies. As part of our MultiVersus guide,...
Guide MultiVersus: Superman - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Superman in MultiVersus
Superman is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This ever-popular superhero is a force to be reckoned with, and should prove a popular choice among players thanks to his iconic abilities. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will...
Wednesday5th Jun 2024
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Summer Update Detailed in New Video
Out on 6th June
Avalanche Software has shared a new video detailing the Hogwarts Legacy summer update it has planned for PS5 and PS4, launching on 6th June 2024. Previously revealed in a Twitter post, it's now supporting the patch with video footage of an extensive Photo Mode and supporting content. You can catch that above. Once the patch is...
Tuesday4th Jun 2024
News Surprise! Live-Action Like a Dragon: Yakuza Punches Amazon Prime This October
That's rad
Did you know Amazon Prime was making a live action adaptation of the Yakuza franchise, now known as Like a Dragon? There was a Japanese movie in 2007, but this new television series will covet worldwide appeal, as it loosely plots the events of the original game across six episodes. The first part of the story will launch on 25th October,...
News Trails through Daybreak Demo Out Now, Progress Carries to the Full RPG
The day breaks
The Trails through Daybreak demo is available to download now on PS5 and PS4, weighing in at 12.7GB. It covers both the game's prologue and its first chapter, meaning that it's a fairly robust offering. What's more, the progress that you make can be carried over to the full release when it launches next month, on the 5th July. Just...
Poll Are You Hyped for Summer Game Fest 2024?
Summer of love?
We're just days away from Summer Game Fest 2024. Especially over the last few years, the event has become something of a replacement for E3, as numerous publishers now utilise the gathering as a means to flaunt their upcoming wares before a huge audience. Summer Game Fest may not boast the same kind of bombast that made E3 such a...
News Breath of the Wild Meets Style Savvy in Whimsical PS5 Open World Infinity Nikki
Dressed to kill
With almost two million views, Infinity Nikki has established itself as the biggest title from Sony’s recent State of Play by a country mile. But if you’re still curious what the game’s about and how it works, this IGN preview based on a three-hour PC demo is well worth watching. It showcases how the release blends the best of...
News Octopath Traveler 1 Receives PS5, PS4 Age Ratings Ahead of SGF Show
Only took you six years
The original Octopath Traveler, first released as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in 2018 and then later ported to Xbox One and PC, has received PS5, PS4 age ratings in Taiwan. They've been given ratings alongside already confirmed ports of its sequel Octopath Traveler II for Xbox Series X|S, suggesting the late versions of the...
Review MultiVersus (PS5) - Fun Free-to-Play Fighter Is Finally Fit for Purpose
Warner Smash Bros
We originally reviewed MultiVersus back in July 2022 based on the version available at the time. This review is based on the latest version of the game available from May 2024. After a lengthy open beta, WB Games' free-to-play platform fighter MultiVersus went dark while developer Player First Games prepared it for a full,...
Guide MultiVersus: Velma - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Velma in MultiVersus
Velma is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros. You'll recognise the bespectacled redhead from the Scooby-Doo cartoons, as well as its various movie adaptations. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about...
Guide MultiVersus: Steven Universe - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Steven Universe in MultiVersus
Steven Universe is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. Part human and part gem, this young hero is a positive force with otherworldly defensive powers. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to...
Guide MultiVersus: Rick - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Rick in MultiVersus
Rick is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. An alcoholic, self-centred genius, this belching inventor has seen everything in his interdimensional travels, so appearing in a video game won't phase him. As part of our MultiVersus guide,...
News FC 24's Free Euro 2024 Update Kicks Off This Week
It's coming home
Just over a week out from the actual tournament, EA Sports FC 24's promised Euro 2024 update is dropping on the 6th June. As was previously announced, this'll be a free update that adds the aforementioned competition to the game's existing roster of events. In typical EA Sports fashion, the whole thing is fully licensed, so you can...
News The Talos Principle 2 DLC Seemingly Ready for Imminent Reveal
Either at SGF or Devolver's show
The Talos Principle 2 team Croteam appears to be building up to the announcement of new content for the PS5 puzzler, with multiple teases posted to Twitter. They started at the beginning of May with the studio quote tweeting its own post with the classic eyes emoji, and now a new upload teases there's "big news on...
News Stunning RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio Gets Another Full Showcase This Week
All aboard the Gauntlet Runner
We can't wait for Metaphor: ReFantazio, and our current excitement for the RPG largely stems from the game's first showcase, which aired back in April. With that in mind, another showcase sounds like a great idea, and that's exactly what we're getting. Set for the 7th June, this is another full presentation from...
News Don't Expect GTA 6, Judas, Beyond Good and Evil 2, or Josef Fares at Summer Game Fest
Keighping hype in check
It's almost that most magical time of the year again: Not-E3, the colloquially-known week the industry has organically hermit-crabbed inside of, now that the legendary video game consumer event is officially dead. It seems like it might be a slightly more muted affair this year at Summer Game Fest, in particular, with host...
Random Tekken 8 Director Still Fixated on Waffle House, Wonders 'What Kind of Culture is This?'
Good Food Fast 2: Electric Boogaloo
Having had several months to ponder why legions of fans keep requesting the series add a Waffle House level, Tekken 8 director Katsuhiro Harada still has questions regarding the American Southern Diner chain. Famous for the wild brawls and fisticuffs between staff and patrons that often go viral on social media,...
News Just Cause Developer Avalanche Announces Closure of Two Studios, Layoffs
New York, Montreal
Avalanche, the developer behind the Just Cause franchise, has announced the closure of two of its five studios and layoffs amounting to some 9% of its global workforce, a reduction of around 50 employees. With its Montreal and New York offices closing, Avalanche Studios Group will retain offices in Stockholm and Malmo in Sweden...
News Ubisoft Calls in Second Studio for Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake
Ubisoft Toronto answers the call
Ubisoft has tasked another of its internal development studios, Ubisoft Toronto, to assist with developing the troubled Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake, which has been under wraps at Ubisoft Montreal for some time now. Announcing its assistance on Twitter, Ubisoft Toronto revealed it would be joining forces...
Guide MultiVersus: Stripe - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Stripe in MultiVersus
Stripe is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This vicious, chainsaw-wielding creature is the main baddie in the movie Gremlins, and is here to cause chaos. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know...
News Netflix's Animated Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Starts in October
The story of the Survivor continues
Netflix's animated Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Craft has a release date, with the globetrotting treasure hunter venturing to the streaming service on 10th October. We got a brief look at the legendary character in the action, teasing the kinds of high-action antics to come, and it looks pretty damn slick...
Guide MultiVersus: Banana Guard - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Banana Guard in MultiVersus
Banana Guard is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This fruity foot soldier may not look like much, but packs a potassium-powered punch with his spear. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to...
Monday3rd Jun 2024
News Baldur's Gate 3 Mods Are Coming to PS5, with Official PC Modding Tools Set for September
Baldur's gateway
Potentially huge news for Baldur's Gate 3 fans has dropped today, as Larian has confirmed that official modding tools for the game will be made available on PC starting this September. But what does this mean for PS5 players? Well, once things are up and running, you'll be able to download and install mods on console, in a similar...
Preview Gran Turismo Meets NFS in Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
Two hours spent racing across Hong Kong
Gran Turismo and Need for Speed are two opposing extremes of a spectrum that, on the whole, isn't that wide. Yet, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown appears to have found a pleasing middle ground between the two. The first series entry in 13 years, the upcoming open world game blends a fairly arcadey approach...
Random What Happens to Your Digital PSN Library When You Die?
Banished to the void
What happens to gamers' digital games when they inevitably shuffle off this mortal coil? We've pondered this question many times in the dark hours before dawn, and it seems we aren't the only ones. A debate has picked up steam on Steam and other platforms about what happens to these increasingly valuable libraries we all collect...
News PSVR2's PC Adapter Available on 7th August, Costs $60
Play VR games on Steam
Sony has announced it'll be launching a PSVR2 adapter that allows the VR headset to be played natively on a PC on 7th August 2024, costing £49.99 / $59.99. Connecting the device to a PC using the adapter will allow you to play VR games on Steam, like Half-Life Alyx and thousands of others. Along with the adapter, you'll need...
News Summer Game Fest Will Focus on Existing Games, Not Massive Announcements
Geoff Keighley sets expectations
Just days ahead of the big Summer Game Fest showcase, organiser and host Geoff Keighley is attempting to set expectations. As we all know, people can get carried away when it comes to anticipated gaming events, and it's usually around this time when the speculation starts to peak — but Keighley's warning against...
News Xbox Series S Specs Limit the Scope of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The game is only 25% bigger as a result
Medieval follow-up Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 could only be about 25 per cent bigger than the original game due to the limitations imposed by the Xbox Series S console, Warhorse Studios has claimed. Speaking at the Game Access Conference, as reported by Czech outlet Zing.cz, producer Martin Klíma suggested...
Guide MultiVersus: LeBron James - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about LeBron James in MultiVersus
LeBron James is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. Based on his appearance in Space Jam: A New Legacy, this real-life basketball superstar dunks on opponents with style. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining...
News Keighley Sticks a Keyblade in Kingdom Hearts 4 at Summer Game Fest Speculation
Sorry, Sora
Unless he’s sneakily trying to throw fans off the scent, there’ll be no Kingdom Hearts 4 at this year’s Summer Game Fest event. Host and organiser Geoff Keighley said during a Twitch Q&A that “people are setting themselves up for failure” by expecting the next entry in the Square Enix and Disney crossover series, but he...
News The Latest State of Play Was Completely Leaked, and It's a Growing Problem with YouTube
Just a peek
You may not be aware, but PlayStation's latest State of Play broadcast — the one that happened just last week — was leaked in its entirety just hours before it was publicly shown. We saw the leak ourselves but decided not to report on it for two reasons: the first being that we didn't know for sure if it was real, and the second...
News Unease as Helldivers 2 Players Succeed in Sucking Planet of Meridia into Black Hole
Another victory for Super Earth
Helldivers 2 players have succeeded in the Major Order set by Super Earth, deploying enough of the alien liquid known as Dark Fluid on Meridia to destabilize the entire planet, causing it to collapse into a black hole. Predictably, developer Arrowhead is positioning this as another victory, but an uneasy sense of...
News Bungie Responds After Destiny 2's The Final Shape Was 'Accidentally Pushed Live on PS5'
You hate to see it
Destiny 2 developer Bungie has acknowledged its unfortunate situation ahead of the launch of the game's final DLC expansion, The Final Shape, tomorrow, on 4th June. In a stunning own-goal, The Final Shape was "accidentally pushed live on PS5's streaming service", and spoilers for this decade-spanning story arc are now being shared...
News It's 'A Truly Exciting Time' for PlayStation as New Sony CEOs Take Control
"The PlayStation community is at the heart of everything we do"
Having officially started in their roles as Sony Interactive Entertainment CEOs on the 1st June, Hideaki Nishino and Herman Hulst have issued a joint statement on the company's official website. In short, the pair see this as the beginning of a new era for PlayStation, and write that...
Mini Review Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 (PS5) - An Insane Amount of Stuff in an Ageing Game
Not quite super
Still being updated and still being played by plenty of people, Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is a prime example of Dragon Ball's seemingly eternal appeal. The fighting-RPG is almost eight years old, and has just been handed yet another shot in the arm through this native PS5 port. It's even getting a brand new, four-part DLC saga over the...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Speculation Intensifies Thanks to Summer Game Fest Promo
Rock the dragon
Some Dragon's Dogma 2 fans are starting to get their hopes up for a DLC announcement at this week's Summer Game Fest. As always, we'd be somewhat wary of such speculation, but there is decent enough reasoning behind this line of thinking. The event's promotional trailer — put together by host Geoff Keighley himself — heavily...
News Naughty Dog Won't Be 'The Last of Us Studio Forever', Says Neil Druckmann
Multiple single player games being made
Naughty Dog studio head Neil Druckmann has reassured fans it won't be working on The Last of Us forever, sharing in a new interview with the LA Times the developer has "multiple single player projects" in production. He added: "I promise you, we will not be 'The Last of Us' studio forever." In its forty-year...
Guide MultiVersus: Morty - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Morty in MultiVersus
Morty is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This hapless teenager is no stranger to universe-hopping thanks to his genius grandpa, so going up against heroes from other dimensions shouldn't be a problem. As part of our MultiVersus...
Guide MultiVersus: Marvin the Martian - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Marvin in MultiVersus
Marvin the Martian is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This anti-hero is powerful enough to give even Superman a run for his money. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need
News Surreal Stealth Adventure Paris Belle Epoque Announced for PS5, PS4
Magnifique
Paris Belle Epoque, fittingly developed by Monochrome Paris, is a surreal stealth adventure game boasting a striking art style and has been announced for release on PS5 and PS4. Players take on the role of whistleblower Anna as she flees from Paris police (with every citizen a potential informer), attempting to smuggle a lethal chemical...
News Shogun Star Hiroyuki Sanada Reportedly in Talks for Role in Sony's Ghost of Tsushima Film
We'll allow it
Hiroyuki Sanada, hot off the success of FX's Shogun, is reportedly in talks for a role in Sony's upcoming Ghost of Tsushima film. While no further information was forthcoming, fans quickly decided which role the talented actor would best suit. That's according to DanielRPK (thanks, The Game Awards), an industry insider behind...
News Metal Slug Tactics Now Also Heading to PS5, PS4, Out This Year
Fight on grids in the Fall
Originally announced almost three years ago for Nintendo Switch and PC, Metal Slug Tactics has today been updated to a complete multi-platform release with PS5 and PS4 versions, and it's releasing towards the end of this year. The news coincides with a fresh gameplay trailer, which you can catch above. A tactical twist on...
News Assassin's Creed, Rabbids, and Ghost Recon Characters Potentially Coming to XDefiant
R6 Siege and Far Cry: New Dawn too
Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter XDefiant has gotten off to a better start than many expected it to, and now it appears the French publisher has big plans for supporting it post-launch. According to datamining efforts that have looked into the game's files on PC, there are already plans for many more factions based...
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