News PS Plus Essential Games for August 2024 Announced
Feel the Force, scares, and difficulty
Pete Parsons in the firing line
News - 2024, Week 31
Sunday4th Aug 2024
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 24
It's time to PlayStation
How much do you know about PlayStation and the gaming industry that surrounds it? If you fancy yourself a walking PlayStation encyclopaedia, then why not put your brain to the test with our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz? This is Issue 24 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Saturday3rd Aug 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2024?
Plus or minus?
The PS Plus Essential games lineup for August has been announced, and as always, subscribers to Sony's base tier are getting access to three additional titles starting from next week. The question, though, is whether this month's trio will be better received than last month's rather disastrous combination. Over 50% of Push Square...
News Sony Subsidiary Aniplex Ignores PS5 for Fate/Stay Night Remastered
Based on the PS Vita version
Sony subsidiary Aniplex is bringing TYPE-MOON’s iconic visual novel Fate/Stay Night outside of Japan for the first time, but it won’t be available on PS5 at all. The sub-division of Sony Music Entertainment is instead releasing the visual novel on Nintendo Switch and PC, and it’ll be available as early as next...
News Epic Mickey Rebrushed Looks Magical, Has Gyro Controls on PS5, PS4
Hey Mickey
Epic Mickey was a highly anticipated title on Nintendo Wii, but it could never quite live up to its pre-release concept art. Incredibly, it’s been almost 15 years since the title first debuted, however, and thus there’s been ample time for nostalgia to build around this classic platformer. It feels like the right time for Epic Mickey...
News Streaming Superstar Kai Cenat Campaigns for Bloodborne on PS5, PC
You know what to do, Sony
Despite being almost a decade old, Bloodborne remains a mainstay in pop culture. The game is still widely enjoyed by enthusiasts, and there’s been demand for an updated PS5 and PC version for quite some time now. Streaming superstar Kai Cenat, dressed in full Yharnam garb, is aiming to raise awareness for the re-release...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: All Codes and How to Use Them
Hollow victories
Looking for a list of all codes and how to use them in Zenless Zone Zero? HoYoverse will release new redeemable codes for its urban fantasy RPG right throughout the lifecycle of the title, with many of them including important items like Polychrome and more. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to reveal...
Sunday4th Aug 2024
Shonen Jump to a blue square
Given its overwhelming popularity, it’s a surprise there aren’t more alternatives to Mario Party – especially on platforms Nintendo doesn’t support. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board! may initially seem like a strange proposition, then, but it fills a niche on the PS5 that no one else has...
Saturday3rd Aug 2024
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 540
Trialling Trails
With the Olympics in full swing and the sun shining there's not much time for gaming these days. Still, it's the weekend, and it wouldn't feel right without some regularly scheduled WAYP. Jaimie Ditchfield: I've been craving that Soulslike itch and have decided to go back and play some more Lies of P, which is excellent. Also, I'm...
News Two New Waifus, Selfies, and a Ton of Events Front Zenless Zone Zero's First PS5 Update
City livin'
Zenless Zone Zero has been out for almost a month now, and while it launched with a dozen characters and three full story chapters, it’s time to learn what’s next for the free-to-play RPG. During a livestream earlier today, developer HoYoverse spilled the figurative beans on the ‘Undercover R&B’ update, which is scheduled to...
Friday2nd Aug 2024
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for August and September 2024
Astro Bot! Concord! EA Sports FC!
Things are starting to heat up as we enter the busy end of the year for game releases, with August and September serving up some delectable treats on PS5. As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PS5 over the next few weeks, as well as a larger...
News Bungie Accused of Overselling Itself to Sony, Promising Success It Couldn't Deliver
"Sony overpaid for Bungie"
It seems as though more and more in-the-know people are weighing in on the deeply unfortunate situation at Bungie. Following on from the news that the studio has shed 220 of its employees — with another 155 being integrated into positions at PlayStation — the Destiny developer has now been accused of overselling itself...
News Well-Liked Action Series Darksiders Will Ride Again in New PS5 Game
THQ Nordic ain't horsing around
Darksiders is not dead! During a livestream earlier today, THQ Nordic confirmed that it’s actively developing a new entry in the well-liked action series. While it stopped short of sharing any specific details, it simply said: “Be prepared to ride again.” Texas-based studio Gunfire Games is leading development...
News Outstanding Academic Open World Bully Being Added to PS5, PS4 Sub GTA+
Can't beat a bit of Bully
Bully, also known as Canis Canem Edit, is one of this author’s all-time favourite games – and now it’ll be exposed to a whole new audience as part of GTA+. For those not familiar with the Grand Theft Auto subscription, it’s actually a recurring revenue stream for GTA 5 which awards exclusive in-game items,...
News Kitana's Only Fan Leaks in First Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Image
Filth
A leaked photo of Kitana’s only fan has appeared online, shared by series creator Ed Boon. The image, taken from the upcoming Mortal Kombat 2 movie, shows the Princess of Edenia’s dirty fingers gripping her iconic accessory. “I recently saw an unfinished cut screening of the Mortal Kombat 2 movie,” teased Boon. “During the...
News Hand Animated PS5 Platformer The Eternal Life of Goldman Looks Incredible
Cuphead meets DuckTales
We’re surprised it’s taken this long since the release of Cuphead for a developer to have a stab at that game’s hand animated art; then again, we know it takes an unfathomable amount of time to produce something of substance in that style. Thank heavens for The Eternal Life of Goldman, then, an upcoming side-scrolling...
Review Summoner (PS2) - Ambitious RPG Remains a Relic of the Past
They sure don't make 'em like this anymore
Summoner is a party-based CRPG that launched on PS2 in 2000, and it was recently given a new lease on life thanks to a re-release on PS5 and PS4 via PlayStation's Classics push. Developed by Volition (later Deep Silver, of Saint's Row fame), the studio's ambitious and expansive effort was marred by a lack...
News Subscribe to EA Play for Less Than a Dollar on PS5, PS4
Just remember to cancel
A month’s subscription to EA Play will cost you just $0.99/£0.99 on PS5 and PS4 right now, with the deal good through 15th August. It usually costs $5.99/£5.99 for 30 days of access, so this is a pretty decent offer – although it should be noted that subscription renewal will be automatically activated, so you’ll need...
News Pour One Out for Iconic US Gaming Mag Game Informer
Magazine shuttered after 33 years
After an epic 33 year run, iconic US gaming tome Game Informer is no more. The magazine, which published its first issue all the way back in 1991, was shuttered today by parent company GameStop. There’ll be no final issue or fond farewells, as all current staff have been laid off effective immediately. At the time...
News A Big Bungie Project Has Been Cancelled, But It Wasn't Destiny 3
That's Payback
There’s turmoil at developer Bungie following another brutal round of lay offs which saw over 200 employees let go, and a further 150 or so reallocated roles within parent company Sony. Speaking about the drama on his Game Mess Mornings podcast this week, snoopster Jeff Grubb said that a major new project named Payback had been...
News Wreckfest 2 Plots a Crash Course with PS5
But no release date right now
Well-supported and well-liked banger racer Wreckfest is getting a PS5 sequel, and while there’s no release date attached just yet, you can check out a trailer embedded above. Developer Bugbear Entertainment is promising a “rebuild” of its “true-to-life physics simulation engine”, which it promises will take...
News Surprise! Valorant Is Officially Out Now for Everyone on PS5
Shadow drop
Well, that didn’t take long, did it? Following its announcement for PS5 at Summer Game Fest, Riot Games launched a closed beta for Valorant that’s been running for several weeks now. That very same online test entered open beta last week, and now the game’s officially released. If you want to play the hero shooter, have at it –...
New screenshots reveal all the designs
Square Enix has shared a fresh set of screenshots that showcases the Final Fantasy VII-themed clothing you can dress Max Caulfied up in if you buy the Ultimate Edition of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. Including turtlenecks, hats, and jumpers, they feature chocobos, moogles, and an assortment of enemies from...
News Jun 2024 USA Sales: Kingdom Hearts Up 396 Places to Rival Elden Ring DLC Takeover
Steam bundle sends Kingdom Hearts into third
Elden Ring was the best-selling title of June 2024 in the USA thanks to the release of its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, but the real story of the month comes from Square Enix's weird and wonderful crossover series Kingdom Hearts. Following ports to Steam — previously exclusive to the Epic Games Store —...
News Little Nightmares Maker Tarsier Will Reveal Something Terrifying at Gamescom
Pig sick
Little Nightmares maker Tarsier Studios is plotting something new, and it looks absolutely disgusting. While publisher THQ Nordic only showed a teaser trailer during a livestream earlier today, a full reveal will follow at Gamescom Opening Night Live on 20th August. You can catch the first footage embedded above. In the video, a pig...
News Ignore the Story and Card-en-Ciel May Be a Fun PS5, PS4 Deckbuilder
If you like that sort of thing
Deckbuilder roguelites are dime a dozen on PS5 and PS4, but Card-en-Ciel stands out due to its vibrant Mega Man Battle Network-esque presentation. The plot, as depicted in this trailer, is pretty dull: you take control of a character named Neon who’s tasked with restoring an in-development game which is under attack...
News You Won't Be-leat What's Coming to Pinball FX on PS5, PS4 Next
It'll get your goat
The original Goat Simulator may be getting an unexpected PS5 remaster, but its sequel, the confusingly named Goat Simulator 3, is also getting a Pinball FX adaptation. Due out on 29th August, the new table looks just as chaotic as the game it’s inspired by. Here are some of the key features listed in the press release: Guide...
Contrary to common opinion
There’s a common sentiment among PlayStation enthusiasts that Bungie waded into Naughty Dog’s offices, saw a finished version of The Last of Us 2’s long anticipated live service multiplayer game, and immediately started flipping over tables and ordered the acclaimed developer to cancel the whole thing. The reality...
Thursday1st Aug 2024
Pete Parsons in the firing line
Back when Sony acquired Bungie for $3.6 billion, the deal repeatedly stressed that the Destiny developer would continue to remain independent, and would operate adjacent to PS Studios, rather than underneath it. However, there were apparently performance targets in place which meant if the studio missed them,...
Review Tomba! Special Edition (PS5) - PS1 Oddity Remains a Fun, Fresh, and Unique Platformer
Pigs will fly
So, who remembers Tomba!? Also known as Tombi! in Europe, it was a distinctly Japanese platformer that charmed many a PS1 player all the way back in 1997. Often bizarre but almost always bright and cheery, Tomba! offered something very different to the genre's blockbusters, like Crash Bandicoot or Spyro. It was a curious blend of...
News This Could Be Your First Look at the PS5 Game from Sony's Newly Established PS Studio
"Inspired by several genres"
In the aftermath of lay offs at Sony subsidiary Bungie, one team that was previously being incubated by the Destiny developer is in the process of being spun off as a brand-new PS Studio. It’s making a game that is said to be a sci-fi action experience, and around 40 ex-Bungie staffers are being moved across to help...
Guide Best Simulation Games on PS5
PS5's best simulation games ranked and rated
What are the best simulation games on PS5? It's not an easy question to answer; the simulation genre is incredibly broad nowadays, with many sports, hobbies, chores, and occupations now represented in digital form. No matter what you feel like doing, odds are it's been gamified in some way. Simulation...
News Until Dawn PS5, PC Remake Is Still on Its Way as Age Rating Surfaces
Set to scare all over again this year
You'd be forgiven for forgetting a PS5, PC remake of PS4 horror classic Until Dawn is in the works — there has been very little chatter or promotion up until now — but a new age rating listed by the ESRB confirms the remake is still on the way. Since this is expected to be a one-to-one remake of the...
News Ghost of Tsushima Now Considered a Major Influence for Big Open World Games
Star Wars Outlaws dev's "biggest reference" point
First released for PS4 in 2020, Ghost of Tsushima has reached an age where it's now influencing the biggest open world games of today, which were given the green light from publishers around its original launch. Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty has cited the title as his "biggest...
Mini Review SteamWorld Heist 2 (PS5) - More Mechanical Tactical Magic
A life of delightment
Ditching the space exploration of the original, SteamWorld Heist 2 is a swashbuckling tactics adventure that places you in the shoes of Captain Leeway. He takes to the Great Sea with his ragtag group of Steambots to solve the water crisis, deal with the oppressive navy making things worse, and prove he can live up to his...
News NBA 2K25 Takes Real-Life Basketball Footage and Makes It PS5 Gameplay
Early Tip-Off moves the release date forward to 4th September
Much like the HyperMotion technology in EA Sports FC 25, developer Visual Concepts is implementing a similar system for NBA 2K25, which will transform real-life basketball footage into PS5 gameplay. The technology, named ProPLAY, analyses professional NBA footage and translates it into...
An essential part of development moving forwards
EA Sports College Football 25 already looks like a significant success for EA, with millions of players picking up the game despite only releasing partway through July. We enjoyed our time with the game, which was in development for almost a decade. Even with all that time, EA says that "in the...
News Another Wave of Concord PS5, PC Character Trailers Has Arrived
Thought you ought to know
Another round of character trailers for Concord has been released, taking a closer look at four more of the game's roster of 16 Freegunners ahead of launch in August. We previously got to know and see a bit of gameplay from Jabali, Teo, and It-Z, and now it's the turn of Lennox, Haymar, 1-0FF, and Star Child. You can check...
Poll Are You Playing Tomba! Special Edition?
Piggin' it
Tomba! Special Edition is out now on PS5, reviving what some consider to be a classic (and underappreciated) PS1 platformer. If you've never heard of Tomba! (or Tombi!, as it was known in Europe), then honestly, you're in for a bit of a treat. In our humble opinion, it still stands as a deeply charming and unique adventure — and if...
News Popular Survival Sim Green Hell Makes Contact with PS5 Port
Over 6 million survivors and counting
Fraught survival sim, Green Hell, is getting a native PS5 port with a free upgrade offered for players that already own the PS4 version of the game, which is the good news. The bad is that the PS4 version will no longer be supported with future updates, but we suppose that the world must invariably continue its...
News Like a Dragon: Yakuza Show Won't Have Time for Karaoke, But Singing 'May Come Eventually'
Sad ballad
Amazon's upcoming adaptation Like a Dragon: Yakuza will, tragically, not have the runtime to tackle Kazuma Kiryu's enduring passion for karaoke, it's been revealed. However, all hope is not lost as raucous, drunken singing "may come eventually". Unfortunately, the show's first offering will be just six episodes, so the sillier side of...
News Civilization 7 Gameplay Reveal Set for Gamescom 2024 Showcase
Plus a 20-minute developer deep dive
Gamescom Opening Night Live host Geoff Keighley has announced the first game set to take the expo's live event stage on 20th August 2024: it's Civilization VII. Keighley first revealed the game during Summer Game Fest, and now the first gameplay unveiling is set for the Cologne show. On the same day, two and a...
News Have Some Fun in the Sun with Street Fighter 6's Summer Samba Fighting Pass on PS5, PS4
Saturday Night Slam Masters is the available retro game
There’s new summer content to enjoy in the outstanding Street Fighter 6 this week, with a new Fighting Pass featuring a sunny samba theme. The premium tier comes with a ton of goodies, including some distinctly elaborate avatar gear, an emote, Mike Haggar’s theme, and much more. You’ll...
News After Three Years of Free Updates, Devs Say Chivalry 2 Is Complete
But Chivalry is far from dead
Developer Torn Banner Studios has announced that after three years of free updates for Chivalry 2, they now consider it feature-complete and will move on to other exciting multiplayer projects. The game will continue to be maintained, and matchmaking services will remain online. It's been quite a good run for Torn...
Preview Evidence Suggests Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Will Be a Good Time on PS4
But the jury is still out
We've played the first couple of cases in the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection on PS4 and we've walked away pretty impressed. The collection comprises two games originally released on Nintendo DS — Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor's Gambit — now playable on...
Wednesday31st Jul 2024
News PS Plus Essential Games for August 2024 Announced
Feel the Force, scares, and difficulty
Sony has today revealed the lineup of PS5, PS4 titles PS Plus Essential members can download and play for the month of August 2024. Available from Tuesday, 6th August 2024, they are: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (PS5, PS4) | Review Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach (PS5, PS4)
Thursday1st Aug 2024
Reaction Sony's Billion Dollar Bungie Buyout Is Looking More and More Like a Blunder
Destiny's wild
Back when Sony announced its $3.6 billion acquisition of Bungie, we didn’t quite understand it. Sony was under intense pressure at the time, as Microsoft was still in the midst of its corporate consolidation storm, and didn’t look likely to stop until it owned most of the industry. Acquiring the legendary Halo creator always...
Wednesday31st Jul 2024
News RGG Boss Says First Episode of Like a Dragon: Yakuza Made Him Scream, Take a Smoke Break
Rave reviews
The head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Masayoshi Yokoyama, says that the first episode of the upcoming live-action Like a Dragon adaptation from Amazon made him scream, with a "major surprise" at the end requiring him to take a relaxing cigarette break. The revelation comes via a video shown by SEGA during San Diego Comic-Con, in which the...
Guide Best Adventure Games on PS4
PS4's best adventures, ranked and rated
What are the best adventure games on PS4? There is a vast number of games that take the player on a grand adventure, but pinning down which ones you'd describe as part of the adventure genre is a tougher task. We'd categorise adventure games as those which have an emphasis on story and characters, and feature...
News BioWare Reveals Release Window for Dragon Age: The Veilguard Release Date Announcement
You'll know it in August
In a new type of developer confirmation that information is right around the corner, BioWare has announced the release window of the Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date reveal. We'll discover the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC release date next month along with a "new roadmap" and "more looks at the game". The funny but...
News Sony to Establish Brand New PS Studios Team for PS5 Sci-Fi Action Game
Born out of Bungie
Update: Journalist Jason Schreier reports that it's around 40 employees moving from Bungie to form Sony's new studio, not the previously reported 75 staff. Original Article: The complicated news coming out of Bungie today confirms that there’ll be a new first-party team established under the PS Studios umbrella, as one of the...
News Gearbox CEO Says Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Was 'Wildly Successful', Bigger Than Borderlands
The Bunk Master is so back
Gearbox CEO Rany Pitchford has again sung the praises of the unlikely D&D-themed Borderlands spinoff, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, which he described as being "wildly successful", revealing that the series could become a major pillar for the company. Pitchford made the comments to
Mini Review Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (PS5) - Retro Remaster Is Faithful to a Fault
I find your abundance of faith endearing
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is a remaster of the 2002 action platformer. You play as Jango Fett when he's still a bounty hunter, before the creation of the clone army. He's voiced by his live-action actor, Temuera Morrison, and the story is an interesting and surprisingly funny look into the life of one of the...
News Bungie to Lay Off 220 Workers, Will Be Further Integrated into Sony
"Today is a difficult and painful day"
Destiny 2 developer Bungie has confirmed it will be letting go of 220 employees "due to rising costs of development and industry shifts as well as enduring economic conditions". As a result, the team will be further integrated into PlayStation Studios as a further 155 workers transition from Bungie to positions...
News It Doesn't Sound Like Braid: Anniversary Edition Quite Set the World on Fire
Sales were disappointingly low, according to Jonathan Blow
Braid, Anniversary Edition, was released in May 2024, offering nostalgic gamers the chance to revisit the seminal 2008 puzzle platformer or prospective newcomers the opportunity to dive in. However, the high-minded re-release of the game didn't do as well as creator Jonathan Blow had hoped,...
News Panned PS5 Survival Horror Silent Hill: The Short Message Has Topped 3 Million Downloads
Getting the message across
With the release of free PS5 experience Silent Hill: The Short Message, it’s clear Konami was trying to replicate the unprecedented success of PT. For those who don’t remember, Hideo Kojima’s iconic horror was released on the PS Store as a way to announce Silent Hills – a project that would never see the light of...
News Free-to-Play Hit The First Descendant Treated to First Big Update Today
New characters, battles, and gear in patch 1.05
Nexon is building on its surprise free-to-play hit The First Descendant with the PS5, PS4 title's first major update, which drops today. The big headline addition is the arrival of two new Descendants to play as, complemented by another hard mode Void Intercept Battle and a bonus ultimate piece of...
News Star Wars Outlaws Lets Players Switch Off Guiding Yellow Paint
Trust in the Force, and your own sense of direction
Ubisoft has dredged up some discourse from earlier in 2024, the always-contentious topic of the yellow paint developers sometimes splash in game worlds to help guide lost gamers, and keep them on the golden path. In an interesting twist, the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws will allow players to do...
Hands On Visions of Mana Is Far From Revolutionary, But It Should Still Be a Rock Solid Action RPG
That's class
2020's Trials of Mana remake showed us that the series' classic formula can be adapted into a full 3D adventure — and Visions of Mana clearly intends to push things forward. A brand new instalment in Square Enix's longstanding franchise, Visions seems to retain the fantastical charm of its predecessors, while also expanding the...
News Horizon VR Dev Still Recruiting for Its Big Budget PS5 Exclusive
Making a "genre defining" game
PlayStation Studios member Firesprite has uploaded six new job openings across various senior positions to its official website, as work continues on its unannounced "story-driven narrative adventure" game boasting "genre-defining" goals. The UK team is seeking a senior character artist, head of audio, cinematic...
News Cult PS2 Genre Blender Killer7 Could Be Resurrected for PS5, PS4
Make your voice heard
Killer7 is a game unlike any other. If you didn’t play the legendary PS2 shooter, then it’s almost impossible to introduce: it has elements of first-person shooter, rails shooter, and point-and-click gameplay. Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture in collaboration with Capcom, it perhaps deserves to be appreciated by a...
News First Planet Coaster 2 Gameplay Deep Dives into PS5 Water Parks
15 minutes of aquatic action
Hot off the heels of its official announcement earlier this month, Frontier has provided the first look at Planet Coaster 2 gameplay in a deep dive presentation that focuses on how theme parks and water parks have been combined into one experience. You can see the PS5 sequel in action in the video above, complete with...
News Pyro Builds Coming to Helldivers 2, Freedom's Flame Warbond Inbound
BBQ's back on the menu
Helldivers 2's next premium Warbond, Freedom's Flame, which Sony had previously leaked, has formally been revealed. Pyromaniacs, rejoice: that all-flame self-immolation build you've been wanting to run will finally be an option from 8th August. Fire-starved fans can do some cooking of their own with a new primary shotgun, the...
News Minecraft's Latest DLC Turns Tetris into a Dungeon Crawler
Block party
Two of the blockiest games are joining forces as Tetris comes to Minecraft in its latest DLC. Available now in Minecraft Marketplace, this new addition to the sandbox phenomenon has an interesting twist that smartly combines the two series. As outlined on the official Minecraft website, the Tetris DLC begins by having you play a pretty...
News Unusual Management Sim Promise Mascot Agency Showcases Its Unique Gameplay
Watch the new gameplay trailer
Promise Mascot Agency, the next game from the makers of Paradise Killer, looks very unique in this gameplay deep dive trailer. Announced earlier this year, the game is a management sim of sorts, with the main goal being to build up the titular agency and turn it into a profitable business. Add on top a story about the...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get Battery Charge
Quick charge
Looking for how to get Battery Charge in Zenless Zone Zero? Battery Charge is the stamina system in HoYoverse's urban fantasy RPG, which must be spent to launch Commissions, or Quests. On this page, as part of our Zenless Zone Zero guide, we're going to explain how to
Tuesday30th Jul 2024
All the best PSVR2 games, ranked and rated
What are the best PSVR2 games? Sony’s newest virtual reality headset improves on practically every aspect of its PS4 predecessor, working in tandem with the PS5 to deliver some of the most immersive gameplay you'll find on the machine. Boasting built-in haptic feedback, a 4K HDR OLED screen, and all-new...
News PSVR2 Sales Explode After Sony's Deep Price Cut, Up More than 2,000%
Big day for escapism
PSVR2 sales are through the roof (relatively speaking), having jumped some 2,350% since Sony announced some fairly drastic discounts, with further savings to be had at select retailers. Who would have imagined carving some $200 off the asking price, going from $550 to $350, would cause such a spike?
Random PS3 Is Now the Only Console from Its Era with a Functional Store
We didn't hear no bell
Microsoft has officially shuttered the Xbox 360 store, following in the historic footsteps of Nintendo, which closed
Preview Star Wars Outlaws Thrives in Its Rewarding Open World
PS5 heavyweight comes together nicely
As part of last month's Summer Game Fest season, Ubisoft allowed press to play Star Wars Outlaws for the first time in a demo made up of three different parts, each designed to justify the game's core pillars. Reactions were quite mixed — unfavourable comparisons to PS Vita game Uncharted: Golden Abyss were...
Talking Point Is It Finally the Right Time to Buy PSVR2?
As sales explode
Sony has dramatically dropped the price of its PSVR2 headset, which has had an unfathomable impact on the peripheral’s commercial fortunes. Cynics may point to non-existent numbers to begin with, but a 2,350 per cent increase in sales is not to be sniffed at, regardless of the baseline. It shows that there is still life l
News Scorching Hot PS Store Summer Sale Gets More PS5, PS4 Deals
Baldur's Gate! MGS! Helldivers 2!
The UK is currently experiencing its hottest days of the year, which for gamers, means closing the curtains and sitting in front of a fan as you play any one of the new PS5, PS4 titles added to the ongoing PS Store Summer Sale. All available until 15th August 2024, here's a selection of the best offers from the...
News The PS5 Remaster Everyone Asked for Is Finally Happening
The GOAT
The gaming gods have heard your prayers, and they appear to be taking action. We've been handed so many remasters in recent years, but none have truly sated us — and that's because we've all been waiting on the second coming of a true classic. A game that's on the mind of every gamer, every day, every hour, every minute. Finally, we may...
Mini Review Deadlink (PS5) - Breakneck Cyberpunk Shooter Is an Absolute Blast
Hell in a shell
If you're a fan of fast and furious, DOOM-esque shooting on PS5, Deadlink earns itself an easy recommendation. This is a cyberpunk-themed blast-'em-up with a roguelite structure, where the goal is to run through preset levels that dish out randomised rewards upon completion. It's frantic, often sweat-inducing fun, held together by...
News Don't Expect Any More Awesome Olympics Games from SEGA on PS5, PS4
Disqualified
The Olympics are underway in Paris, and we bet you’ve seen enough now to be itching for a good video game, eh? While Konami’s iconic International Track & Field on PS1 can never be beaten, SEGA made a bunch of great arcade sports tie-ins in more recent years, like the amazing London 2012 and equally fun Tokyo 2020. We also...
News New Elden Ring Patch 1.13 Buffs Skills and Summons, Weapon Types Better
The Lands Between becomes buff city
FromSoftware has issued a new Elden Ring patch today for PS5, PS4 systems, bringing it up to version number 1.13. It's an update affecting both the base title and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and in an unexpected change from the norm, 95 per cent of the patch notes speak of buffs instead of nerfs. A very...
News Tony Pankhurst, The Curator of The Dark Pictures Anthology, Has Passed Away
Face of Supermassive's series was aged 67
Tony Pankhurst, the UK actor perhaps best known for lending his likeness to The Curator in Supermassive Games' The Dark Pictures Anthology, has passed away. Spotted by GameSpot, Supermassive posted a short tribute to the actor on X. The actor had a career spanning over 40 years, working as a radio...
Mini Review The Star Named EOS (PS5) - Memories Worth Experiencing
Snapshots in time and space
Heartfelt, poignant stories are more common these days, thanks to more indie games than ever being released. Able to tell stories and make smaller experiences that larger games from big publishers won't touch, they can often be diamonds in the rough. For the most part, The Star Named EOS is one of those diamonds. Across...
Mini Review Monster Train (PS5) - Another Addictive Card Game for the Deck
Leaving on a hell train
As heaven threatens to extinguish the flames of Hell once and for all, it's down to you, some demonspawn, and a handful of cards to allay the danger. The stakes are high in Monster Train, a roguelike deckbuilder that throws in a teensy bit of tower defence for good measure. It's a mix that works remarkably well, delivering...
News Visions of Mana Playable Demo Available Now on PS5, PS4
Play to get three weapons in full game
Square Enix's colourful RPG Visions of Mana is just a month away at this stage, releasing on both PS5 and PS4 on 29th August. If you caught the recent deep dive gameplay trailer, you may be willing that date to come faster so you can play the darn thing. Well, you're in luck — you can play a demo version of...
News Metroidvania Game Crypt Custodian Makes a Dead Cat Clean the Afterlife
Coming to PS5, PS4 on 27th August
Crypt Custodian, a promising Metroidvania game from one-man developer Kyle Thompson, will release for PS5 and PS4 on 27th August 2024, it's been confirmed. Having just died, you'll play as a "mischievous" cat named Pluto, whose job it is to "clean" the afterlife. Featuring the usual hallmarks of the genre, you can...
News Atlus Treats Fans to Another Extensive Metaphor: ReFantazio Character Showcase
Currying favour
Atlus fans struggling with the wait until the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio can luxuriate in this latest look, which examines friends and foes alike in a character-centric trailer. The game's narrative follows an otherworldly election in a fantasy universe, and we get a glimpse at some of the other competing candidates. Launching...
News PS Plus Premium Classic Thrillville Now Has Trophies on PS5, PS4
What a thrill
One of the best perks of PS Plus Premium is its growing range of retro games. The collection has been improving gradually since the multi-tiered revamp of Sony's subscription service, incrementally adding classics from PS1, PS2, and PSP. Some of these emulated titles even feature new Trophy sets for fans to collect as they play, but...
News Could PSP Spin-Off Secret Agent Clank Be Coming to PS5, PS4 via PS Plus Premium?
Sony email suggests so
Secret Agent Clank is arguably the most easily forgotten Ratchet & Clank game, along with failed tower defence title Full Frontal Assault. Developed by High Impact Games – the creators of Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters – and released on the PSP in 2008, the title casts a tuxedoed Clank as its protagonist, with a...
News Cult of the Lamb's Unholy Alliance Update Adds Local Co-Op, New Follower Traits, Much More
More details provided on huge update
Devolver Digital and developer Massive Monster recently unveiled the next major update to their hit indie title, Cult of the Lamb. Named Unholy Alliance, its headline feature is local co-op, allowing you to play the whole game with a buddy. That would be plenty for a free update, but the team isn't stopping...
News What's Next for PS5 Smash Hit Action RPG Zenless Zone Zero?
All will be revealed this week
Those unfamiliar with the cadence of HoYoverse updates may be wondering what’s next for Zenless Zone Zero, which launched earlier in the month. Well, we’ll find out on 3rd August, as the game’s first proper post-release Special Program will get underway from 12:30PM BST. The broadcast will air on YouTube and...
News Highly Rated, Choice-Driven RPG Wildermyth Quests to PS5, PS4 in October
A myth no more
Originally released for PC back in 2021, Wildermyth is finally making its PlayStation debut this year. This is a very story-focused, fantasy RPG where the narrative is shaped almost entirely by your created characters and their actions. It also boasts a tactical, turn-based combat system and a charming papercraft art direction...
News Damn, the Saiyan and Namek Sagas Look Good in New Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Gameplay
Classic clashes
Another week, another Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero trailer. This time, we're taking a look at storylines that most Dragon Ball Z fans will be incredibly familiar with at this point: the Saiyan and Namek sagas. Featured in countless Dragon Ball games up until now, Sparking! Zero seems to be doing these classic tales justice, flaunting...
News The Stars Align for Big Sea of Thieves Season 13 Update on PS5
The return of Captain Flameheart
Sea of Thieves continues to sail from strength to strength, and now the chaotic booty simulator is charting a course towards a whole new season of piratical content. Season 13 will allow players to tackle the tyrannical Flameheart, seizing his skeleton-crewed vessel in a climactic encounter, and it's live now...
Monday29th Jul 2024
Poll Is the Astro Bot PS5 Controller the Best DualSense Yet?
Astronomical
It could be argued that Sony's been too passive with the PS5's DualSense controller. Outside of a... reasonable number of single-colour pads, unique or limited edition controllers have been very few and far between over the course of the PS5's near four-year life. But over the last week, PlayStation has announced two special DualSense...
News Phantom Blade Zero Looks Like Another PS5 Must Play in Big Gameplay Demo
Cool combat
Back when Phantom Blade Zero was announced during a PS Showcase, many pondered whether it was even real. Well, this gameplay demo – and the fact we’ve actually played it – puts any concerns to rest: this is a legit project, running pretty steadily on PS5, and it looks decent. Yes, it’s another Soulslike coming out of China, but...
News Squint and You Might See Concept Art for Bluepoint's Exclusive PS5 IP
PlayStation Studios' promo showing more than intended
There's an almost palpable hunger amongst the PlayStation faithful for new IP, as evidenced by this latest scrap that has some salivating. In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it piece of footage, some fans have connected the dots between concept art briefly shown in an official PlayStation video and...
News Astro Bot PS5 Controller Announced, Pre-Orders Start 9th August
Priced at £69.99 / $79.99
Update: Pre-orders are now live! All the links you need can be found right here: <related ids="170022"> Original Article: Sony has revealed Concord isn't the only PS5 title it is rewarding with a special limited edition DualSense controller: now Astro Bot is getting one too. The PS5 pad uses a white base and then...
33's a magic number
It feels like a lot of recent RPGs have tried to put unique spins on traditional turn-based combat. For example, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth took the original game's classic ATB system and incorporated real-time action, and it's a similar story with Trails through Daybreak and its evolved ambush mechanic. Even upcoming...
News Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remaster Fails to Show at Comic-Con, Leak Called Into Question
Believe in your soul
In case you didn't see the stories over the weekend, a Soul Reaver statue was on display at San Diego Comic-Con, and it was accompanied by a rather exciting plaque, which credited the statue to 'Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered'. Now, obviously, this threw nostalgic onlookers into a frenzy, and it's fair to say...
News Quidditch Champions Is the PS5, PS4 Harry Potter Sports Sim You've Been Waiting For
And it's free with PS Plus with no microtransactions
If, like this author, you grew up on a diet of Harry Potter books and the Quidditch World Cup game on PS2, you’ll want to make sure you have Quidditch Champions’ fast-approaching 3rd September release date marked on your calendar. The game – which will be free to download with PS Plus...
Mini Review Thank Goodness You're Here! (PS5) - An Utterly Ridiculous English Excursion
Reyt good, this
Thank Goodness You're Here! is best experienced knowing as little as possible, but what you should know is that it's one of the most roundly absurd games we've yet played. As a diminutive businessman, you're sent out to meet with the mayor of Barnsworth. Turns out he'll be unavailable for a while, and so, with a few hours to fill,...
Mini Review Exhausted Man (PS5) - Perfect for Putting Yourself to Sleep
Wake me up when it's over
As an adult, being tired is an aspect of everyday life. Everyone has something sapping their energy. Whether it's work, school, or any other circumstance, we’re all just pushing ourselves until we can go to sleep again. That being said, it’s a bit of a surprise to see a full game focused on that subject. Exhausted Man...
Review Killzone: Liberation (PSP) - Top-Down Shooter's a Bit of a Slog
Muddy aiming mars some nice ideas
The PSP was many things to many people, a delightful little slice of hardware that ended up with a pretty stellar library of ports and new games — but one thing you could never say about it was that it had a second analogue stick. That sole little control nub on its left had to do a heck of a lot of heavy lifting,...
News Real-Life Martial Artist Shows You How to Fight Like Poland's Prime Minister Lidia in Tekken 8
Polished
Tekken 8’s brand of combat often defies physics and human capabilities, but with the release of fictional Polish Prime Minister Lidia Sobieska as DLC recently, one industrious martial artist has attempted to replicate some of her combos in real-life. The results, while a lot slower than you see in the game, are fairly accurate –...
News Big Daddy Expectations Lowered as Netflix Douses BioShock Film Budget
Is a man not entitled to the sweat of his brow?
Hopes for a BioShock movie worthy of the legendary gaming IP are underwater as news that Netflix has slashed the film's budget surfaces. Following a change in leadership at the firm, the project's budget has been cut to ribbons and will be "reconfigured" into something smaller and "more personal"...
News Assassin's Creed Protagonist Infiltrates Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Arno, or not to go?
Video game fans watching the Olympics opening ceremony might have spied a familiar-looking figure flitting across Parisian rooftops, engaging in parkour shenanigans. No, you haven't been drinking from the Seine; the hooded and acrobatic torchbearer appears to be involved with Ubisoft, with the Assassin's Creed developer's...
Keep talking
A bigger script doesn't necessarily mean a better RPG, but a huge amount of dialogue can suggest that the RPG in question offers a lot of depth. We're hoping that's the case with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, as developer BioWare has commented on the sheer number of lines that it's recorded for the upcoming adventure. For reference,...
News Randy Pitchford Says Fans Will Be 'Very, Very Happy' with Next Borderlands Game
Almost ready to show
Things are looking rather rosy for Borderlands fans right now. The long-awaited film will finally be released next month, and if Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford is to be believed, the next game in the series is almost ready to be shown. Speaking to
News Subnautica Devs Keep Slipping Sequel Screenshots into the Original
Uncharted waters
Developer Unknown Worlds revealed the existence of a Subnautica sequel earlier this year, which should comfort fans of tense, eerie survival games. In more distressing news, it seems the developer has been surreptitiously sneaking screenshots of the sequel into the original game, like some malevolent underwater sea creature. Having...
News Infinity Nikki Is the Cutesy PS5, PS4 Fashion RPG You've Been Dreaming Of
Something completely different
Fans of Ai Yazawa’s iconic mangas Nana and Paradise Kiss will take an immediate liking to Infinity Nikki, the upcoming free-to-play fashion-based RPG from Infold Games. Not to be confused with Stellar Blade developer Shift Up’s saucy NIKKE: Goddess of Victory, this is an exploration-based adventure where di
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Continues Winning Streak Amid Quiet Release Schedule
A kind of magic
While there are brilliant new games hitting digital storefronts pretty much every week, it's definitely a different story when you zoom in on physical releases. In the realm of disc-based titles, the usual summer slump is in full effect, and you can see it in action on the UK's latest bestsellers list. Topping things off is Hogwarts...
News PS5's Project Jinyiwei Looks Very Scrappy in First Gameplay, But There's Something to Build On
We're all Soulslikes here
ChinaJoy 2024 was flooded with Soulslikes, but many are utilising dark fantasy settings. Project Jinyiwei’s historical backdrop looks a lot more grounded, but it will ultimately be compared to the likes of Rise of the Ronin. For as scrappy and as early as it seems, though, there’s clear promise here – and it’s easy...
News Visions of Mana Looks Like Fantastic Action RPG Fun Ahead of August Release on PS5, PS4
Elementary
Square Enix has dropped a deep dive trailer for Visions of Mana, as we creep closer to its 29th August release date on PS5 and PS4. This might just be our best look at the RPG's gameplay mechanics to date, as the video breaks down the various elemental powers that Val and his party are able to wield. Basically, Elemental Vessels give you...
Summer! Swimsuit! Sea time!
As previously reported, developer Perfect World Entertainment is planning to port free-to-play spin-off Persona 5: The Phantom X to consoles, presumably including PS5 – but that work’s not likely to get underway until the title’s available internationally. The release is currently available in various Asian...
News Alien Hominid Back on PlayStation in PS5, PS4 Ports
HD and Invasion both "coming soon"
The Alien Hominid series from Castle Crashers developer The Behemoth will mark its first appearance on PlayStation systems since the PS2 days with ports of Alien Hominid HD and Alien Hominid Invasion for PS5 and PS4. Apparently "coming soon", the new versions were just one of a few announcements the studio made in...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Reveals Ichigo, Rukia, Uryu in Stylish Gameplay Trailers
And so it begins
Bandai Namco has released not one, not two, but three new gameplay trailers for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls. They provide character-specific looks at the upcoming fighter, with Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, and Uryu Ishida taking to the stage. They're pretty stylish trailers, and give us some insight into how each character will...
News PS5 Action Adventure Loulan Did Appear at ChinaJoy, But We Only Saw Some Artwork
Nice artwork, mind
Loulan was announced by Chinese developer ChillyRoom last week, as part of Sony’s ongoing China Hero Project incubation programme. However, despite the reveal, we still haven’t seen a second of gameplay footage – and don’t really know much about the game at all. Presumably, for Mandarin speakers, this ChinaJoy 2024 panel...
Most Read
News Naughty Dog Allegedly Found Bungie's Feedback on Binned The Last of Us 2...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for August 2024?
News Sony Boss Hermen Hulst Allegedly Taking Control of Bungie as Ex-Employee...
News PSVR2 Sales Explode After Sony's Deep Price Cut, Up More than 2,000%
Reaction Sony's Billion Dollar Bungie Buyout Is Looking More and More Like a Blunder
Poll Is the Astro Bot PS5 Controller the Best DualSense Yet?
News RGG Boss Says First Episode of Like a Dragon: Yakuza Made Him Scream, Ta...
