Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
News - 2024, Week 41
Sunday13th Oct 2024
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (14th October to 20th October)
An unknown awakening
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? Unknown 9: Awakening is arguably the standout release this time, but as is always the case lately, there are dozens of titles to choose from. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in...
Review Undisputed (PS5) - Spirited Boxing Sim Is on the Path to Greatness
A contender
Sports games are outrageously difficult to create, so you’ve got to give credit to Sheffield-based studio Steel City Interactive for having the guts to step into the ring. EA Sports defined generations with its Fight Night franchise, but lagging sales mean it’s moved on to the more lucrative UFC license. Undisputed swings for the...
Quiz Test Your PlayStation General Knowledge - Issue 29
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 29 of our PlayStation General Knowledge Quiz. You can have a crack at our previous...
Saturday12th Oct 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2024?
Plus or minus?
Another month, another glut of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games to (hopefully) look forward to. October's selection is made up of 14 titles, with Extra offering a typically varied mix of software, and Premium opting for a couple of serious crowd pleasers. So, a quick recap. Extra's headline act has got to be Dead Island 2, the...
News Acclaimed PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Really Couldn't Be Selling Any Better
Beating basically every non-Mario platformer from past decade
Here’s the thing: Astro Bot is never going to outsell a series like Super Mario – it just doesn’t have the legacy to do so. It’s also never going to outsell stalwart series like Call of Duty or EA Sports FC – they’re just more commercially popular. But it sounds like, in...
News PS5 May Soon Be Unchallenged by Xbox in Some Regions
Microsoft could be pulling its consoles from some countries
As the sales of Xbox Series X|S continue to collapse, it’s beginning to look like PS5 may have a free run at some markets as Microsoft effectively exits them. While it’s still an evolving story with many mixed messages, it sounds like the Redmond firm will cease shipping consoles to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
A big one
Is this one of the best weeks in PS5 history? It's certainly up there. Three major new critically acclaimed games launched over the last few days: Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and Metaphor ReFantazio. That's a killer selection. Aaron Bayne: On top of my near daily grind of The Finals, I'm going to try and wrap up my...
News Fortnite's Rocket Racing Seems to Be Running Out of Gas on PS5, PS4
No new official new tracks, it seems
Epic Games will effectively pull the plug on Fortnite racer Rocket Racing, which was developed by Rocket League maker Psyonix. Less than a year ago, alongside the launch of the free-to-play giant’s fifth chapter, the developer announced a trio of new experiences for the Batt
Interview Why Blazing Strike Could Spark a Fire in Classic Fighting Game Fans
Rushdown
Since its announcement a few years back, we've been keeping a close eye on Blazing Strike — a really promising 2D fighter. And now that we're fast approaching the game's 17th October launch, we managed to grab an interview with Mark Chung, the project's creator and main developer. Push Square: To start with, can you give us a brief...
Friday11th Oct 2024
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2024 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2024 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As usual, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing it with new titles and release dates so you can be clear which new PS4 games are on the...
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2024 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...
Guide Silent Hill 2 Guide: Full Walkthrough, Puzzle Solutions, and All Collectibles
The ultimate Silent Hill 2 resource
In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we'll reveal a complete Walkthrough that provides an in-depth, step-by-step guide through the whole game, pointing out Collectibles along the way. At times, we will branch out to specific
Guide Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero: How to Unlock All Characters
Super, GT, and Movie characters included
How do you unlock all characters in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero? In this Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero guide, we're going to detail the multiple methods that you can use to unlock all of the playable characters in the game's absolutely massive roster. You can also check out our massive Dragon Ball: Sparking!...
News Love Classic Lara Croft? Play the Crap Tomb Raider Trilogy on PS5, PS4
A second remastered bundle is coming next year
You’ve enjoyed the original Tomb Raider trilogy, elegantly remastered on PS5 and PS4, so now it’s time to tackle the crap one. The ever-industrious Aspyr Media has announced Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, which compiles Core Design’s darker trio of action adventures, when Eidos was in full-on milk...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Gold Beetle Locations and Rewards
Bug hunt
Looking for all Gold Beetles in Metaphor: ReFantazio? This Metaphor: ReFantazio guide details all of the game's Gold Beetle locations, which are spread out across the entire adventure. Where Do You Find All Gold Beetles in Metaphor: ReFantazio?: Gold Beetles are key items that can be found throughout Metaphor: ReFantazio. At the...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Requests and How to Complete Them
All Requests Dates, Deadlines, and Rewards
What are all Requests in Metaphor: ReFantazio? Essentially the game's side quests, Requests can be undertaken throughout your adventure, offering access to optional dungeons, bosses, and rare equipment. In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we've listed every Request in the game. If you want to unlock the...
News Subscribers Start Receiving Their Final Copies of PLAY Magazine
Pour one out
Update: As we reported earlier in the month, PLAY magazine is shutting up shop – and so, subscribers have started receiving their last ever copies of the UK institution. For many of us here at Push Square, this mag – formerly known as Official PlayStation Magazine – was an enormous inspiration for our work, so it hurts to see...
News Mark Zuckerberg Claims to Be a Grandmaster-Level Civilization Player
"I'd be surprised if anyone in the world could beat me at that"
Billionaire Facebook/Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur, visionary, and an avid strategy gamer. He claims to have put over 1000 hours into Sid Meier's Civilization VI, which shows, if nothing else, he has good taste. The megalomaniac also claims to be the best at it...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio Guide: Character Progression, Side Content, and Collectibles
Your ultimate Metaphor: ReFantazio resource
In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we're ready to provide help with all of the game's key systems, ranging from Character Progression to Side Content and
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Followers, Abilities, and How to Increase Bonds
Follow me
Looking for information on all Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio? In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we'll be listing all of the game's Followers, how to unlock them, and the benefits that they provide as you increase your Bond Rank with them. In Metaphor, Followers are close allies who seek to aid you in your quest. They can be party...
News Report Provides Update on Ubisoft's Elusive PS5 Splinter Cell Remake
Movement detected
Announced at the end of 2021, Ubisoft has maintained admirable radio silence on the status of the upcoming Splinter Cell Remake, so much so that rumours of its cancellation even began to crop up. Well, we have an update, with a report from Insider Gaming confirming Sam Fisher's return is still in development, known by the codename...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Archetypes and How to Unlock Them
Heartbeat
Looking for all Archetypes in Metaphor: ReFantazio? In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we list every Archetype in the game, along with the requirements that you'll need to fulfil in order to unlock them. If you're not sure which Archetypes to unlock for your party members, you can use this guide to chart a course. What Are All...
News Concord Devs Tinker with PC Files, Spurring Free-to-Play Speculation
Failure to launch
We haven't heard much from the Concord front in recent days, likely because it functionally no longer exists. Still, there is plenty of interest amongst the PlayStation faithful as to what developer Firewalk's ultimate fate will be, and the always-watching SteamDB has detected some small movement. Now, we don't speak PC and thus...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Fandom Reaches Inevitable Conclusion with $20,000 Astarion Sex Doll
Retweets are endorsements
With that whole bear sex TikTok thing likely playing a measurable role in Baldur's Gate 3's ascension to GOAT status, it really was only a matter of time until someone spent a small fortune on an anatomically correct Astarion sex doll. If you're so inclined, you can too, and we understand the manufacturer is even having a...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Immediately Tops 1 Million Sales at Launch
ReFantastico
Out today on PS5 and PS4 (as well as PC and Xbox Series), Metaphor: ReFantazio has immediately surpassed 1 million sales, making it Atlus' fastest-selling game to date. An undeniably impressive feat for the fantasy RPG, which is launching into a busy October schedule. That 'fastest-selling' title needs a little context, though. We need...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio New Game+: How to Start and What Carries Over in New Game+
What's new?
What carries over to New Game+ in Metaphor: ReFantazio? In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we detail everything that you can expect from a second playthrough of the RPG and beyond. How Do You Start New Game+ In Metaphor: ReFantazio?: To start New Game+ in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you first need to complete the game. After the credits...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Bounties and How to Complete Them
Bounty Dates, Deadlines, and Rewards
What are all Bounties in Metaphor: ReFantazio? Bounties are essentially monster-driven side quests, tasking you with taking down powerful creatures in exchange for large amounts of money. In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we list every Bounty that you can undertake during your adventure. What Are All...
Poll Are You Playing Metaphor: ReFantazio?
No longer a fantasy
Having first been announced by Atlus all the way back in 2016 as Project Re Fantasy, it's almost surreal to think that Metaphor: ReFantazio is finally here. The game's gone down a treat with critics — it's one of the highest-rated releases of 2024 — and the generous ten-hour demo seems to have won over a lot of potential...
News Aug 2024 USA Sales: Console Sales Take a Sharp Decline, But PS5 Is Still King
What a pro
The USA's video games sales data for the month of August is here, and there's been a pretty steep drop-off when it comes to hardware. Circana's Mat Piscatella states that hardware spending for August is down 36 per cent year-on-year. To be down by over a third is quite unusual, although it's possible some are saving their cash for the...
News Ridiculous Visual Novel Date Everything Delayed to the Perfect Release Date on PS5
See you in February
Date Everything, a dating sim in which you can forge relationships with personifications of everyday objects, has been delayed. Initially planned for release this month, developer Sassy Chap Games and publisher Team 17 have announced a new, and very apt, target of Valentine's Day — 14th February, 2025. The news comes via a...
Poll Are You Playing Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero?
Your wish is granted
A successor to Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 in all but name... Did you ever truly believe that this day would come? It's a great time to be a Dragon Ball fan, because Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a roaring return to that classic arena fighter formula, where an absolutely massive character roster is the main selling...
News Sunderfolk Is Bringing Tabletop-Inspired Co-Op Adventuring to Your PS5 Next Year
For up to four players
Tabletop gaming enthusiasts will tell you that there's nothing quite like getting together with a few friends and going on fantastical adventures as a party — and that's exactly the kind of vibe that freshly announced PS5 title Sunderfolk is going for. The pitch here is that up to four players can use their phones or...
News Serve Real Royalty in SEGA's Surreal Metaphor: ReFantazio Competition
Well, self-proclaimed royalty, anyway
Mirroring the fantastical plotline of Metaphor: ReFantazio, SEGA is giving one lucky fan the chance to win a real-world royal title and become the "Hand to the Sovereign Prince of Sealand." That's right—you can become the personal retainer of His Royal Majesty, Prince Liam Bates of The Principality of Sealand,...
Plus, become a band manager
The next Honkai: Star Rail update will mercifully move on from the Xianzhou Luofu, and take Trailblazers back to the more vibrant dream world, Penacony. Due out on 23rd October, v2.3 will introduce the Paperfold University, a prestigious academic academy “bustling with activity as it prepares for a new semester and its...
Gallery That One Time We Visited Honkai: Star Rail's Penacony
May the journey lead us starward
Forgive us readers, for the life of a Trailblazer is one full of cosmic exploration and sometimes we forget to document our adventures. Or, in other words, this year has been a bit of a rollercoaster and we’re only just getting around to writing this. But, with the new Honkai: Star Rail update taking players back...
Thursday10th Oct 2024
All the best PS5 games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS5 games? No matter your tastes, Sony's current console has something for everyone. Whether you want to play deep RPGs, easy-going adventures, tough brainteasers, or something else entirely, PS5 caters for you with thousands of games — but which ones are the best? While the answer is of...
Guide How to Pre-Order PS5's 30th Anniversary Collection
Update: More pre-orders now live!
Update (10th October, 2024): More pre-orders have appeared for the PS5 Slim bundle. <products id="28384,28385,28344"> Looking to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection consoles and accessories? Sony has revealed a wave of glorious new hardware inspired by PlayStation's past – a PS5 Pro,...
Guide Astro Bot Guide: Full Walkthrough and All Collectibles
A 100% walkthrough for Astro Bot
In this Astro Bot guide, we have a full walkthrough of the game, pointing out where to find all the collectibles in every level. This includes the locations of all Bots, all Puzzle Pieces, and all Lost Galaxy Warp Portals. On top of that we have pages on cosmetic items
News PS5 Pro, 30th Anniversary Consoles Now Available at More Retailers
Update: Available now in the USA
Pre-orders for the PS5 Pro and PS5 30th Anniversary consoles are now available from third-party retailers, like Amazon and various major outlets. Previously exclusive to Sony's own PlayStation Direct website, you can now land a pre-order with a different retailer. Below you'll find links to the most popular items on...
Guide How to Pre-Order PS5 Pro
Update: More pre-orders now live!
Looking for how to pre-order PS5 Pro? Sony's announced a new supercharged iteration of its existing PS5 console, which features an upgraded GPU, advanced raytracing, and an AI-based upscaling solution named PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. Originally exclusive to the PS Direct store, more pre-orders for the...
Guide Best PlayStation Christmas Gifts 2024 - PS5 Consoles, Games, Gift Cards, Accessories & More
The best PlayStation presents and stocking fillers!
If you're on the lookout for the best gift ideas for gamers or the top Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered right here on this page. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts money can buy to help you find a...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Safe Code Solution for Room 206 in Wood Side Apartments
How to get the Safe code in Room 206
What's the Safe code solution for Room 206 in Wood Side Apartments? How do you open the Safe in Room 206 in Silent Hill 2? How do you get the Safe code in Room 206? A puzzle that might catch you by surprise — especially considering you can't actually escape it once you're in there — this brain teaser requires...
Going underground
We’re in the eye of a video game adaptation frenzy, but Tomb Raider has always been well ahead of the curve. During the peak of its early 2000s popularity, Angelina Jolie signed on to star as the well-endowed archaeologist Lara Croft, in a movie that would buck the trend of game-related Box Office busts and gross over $250...
News Sony's Porting PS2 Horror Siren to Its New PS5, PS4 Emulator
And that's actually huge news
Sony is adding Siren to PS Plus Premium from 15th October, which is potentially huge news. This is because the PS2 survival horror is actually already part of the subscription, as it was ported to the PS4 in 2016. The Japanese giant pulled the plug on its ill-fated PS2 on PS4 programme after fans complained of shoddy...
News Report Brands Roblox 'X-Rated Paedophile Hellscape' for Children, with Inflated Player Numbers
The Big Short
Hindenburg Research, a prominent short-selling firm, has released a scathing report accusing the Roblox Corporation, amongst other things, of creating an "X-rated paedophile hellscape" for children, and of reporting inflated Roblox metrics to investors. Roblox Corporation, which reported an operating income of $1.6 billion last year,...
News Illicit Copies of Hotline Miami 2 Pulled From Aussie PS5s as PlayStation Finally Catches On
Good times never last
In shockingly un-Australian fashion, it appears someone has been talking to the authorities. After initially being refused classification at launch in 2015, Aussie players in the know have been able to enjoy the illicit Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number for the past year or so. Apparently, some genius simply forgot to apply that...
News Don't Sweat Metaphor: ReFantazio's Borrowed Persona Calender System
Studio Zero "didn't want players to feel limited by time"
Metaphor: ReFantazio is out imminently, available on PS5 and PS4 on 11th October. Persona fans will quickly recognise that the series' iconic calendar system has returned. Still, new players and Atlus veterans alike can rest easy, comforted by the knowledge that nothing in the game is...
Old man jumps on cloud
We were wowed by The Eternal Life of Goldman with its debut trailer back in August, and it continues to look fantastic in this latest video. The game is a 2D platformer inspired by 16-bit era classics, only with painstakingly hand-painted stages and hand-animated characters. The result looks staggeringly good, and we get a...
News Dragon Age Series Ditches Those Disgusting Spiders in The Veilguard
Good
Disgusting, filthy creatures of nightmare, spiders are the worst. Thankfully, if you hate the horrible beasts as much as we do, you can freely explore the darkest crevices of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. BioWare has confirmed that, for the first time in the series, the eight-legged, fantasy-foe staple will not be featured. Interestingly, we...
News Genshin Impact's Big New PS5, PS4 Story Has Been Downgraded in English
No voice acting for key characters
Those of you enjoying your adventure in Natlan, the newest region added to Genshin Impact, will have to do so without voice acting – as it’s speculated the ongoing strikes involving union SAG-AFTRA mean some of the characters in the latest story update are lacking their English dub. Chinese juggernaut HoYoverse...
News Aspyr Brings Back Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, Out for PS5, PS4 in January
Costs £15.99 / $19,99 with a PS Plus discount on offer
Continuing its quest to make every classic Star Wars video game playable on modern hardware, Aspyr has revealed it's working on bringing Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles to PS5 and PS4. It'll release on 23rd January 2025, priced at £15.99 / $19.99. PS Plus members get a 10 per cent...
News Forget Sonic, SEGA's Classic Arcade Shinobi Series Headed for Hollywood
Joe Musashi, coming to a cinema near you
One of SEGA's more overlooked mascots (with Sonic and Alex the Kidd getting all the attention), Joe Musashi, it seems, will get his shot at the big time. The Shinobi series, which began way back in 1987, is officially getting a film adaptation to be directed by Sam Hargrave for Universal, according to...
News Tetris Forever Compiles Over 15 Versions in Digital Eclipse's Latest Documentary Game
Coming to PS5 and PS4 this year
Digital Eclipse has unveiled the list of playable games in its upcoming compilation title, Tetris Forever. Celebrating one of the most popular and prolific video games of all time, this is the latest in the developer's Gold Master Series of interactive documentaries. Working with the Tetris Company, Digital Eclipse's...
Wednesday9th Oct 2024
Update: It's Day 2!
Update [Weds, 9th October]: The second day of Amazon's Big Deal Days sale is here, bringing even more deals along with it. Day 2 highlights so far include a very welcome £60/$50 off PS5 Slim consoles, as well as discounts on our top pick for PS5 headsets, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro: <products id="27754,26755">...
Guide Where to Buy PlayStation Portal
Where and how to get PS Portal in USA, UK
PlayStation Portal, Sony's dedicated Remote Play handheld device for PS5, is now available to purchase at retail. Below, we're keeping tabs on stores stocking the device to help you secure a PlayStation Portal at the best price. Initially, you could only pre-order the accessory via PlayStation Direct, but...
News 14 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Dino Crisis finally lands on Premium
Sony has today revealed the next monthly slate of PS5, PS4, and Classic titles that PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium can look forward to playing. Available from next week on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, the complete lineup is as follows: PS Plus Extra: October 2024: Dead Island 2 (PS5, PS4) |
News PS5's New Welcome Hub Reportedly Now Popping Up in Europe
Here it comes
A major addition to PS5's UI was made in the last big system software update, adding a Welcome tab to your console's home menu. Initially only available in the USA, it appears that the new feature is now coming online in Europe. Sony unlocked this neat new feature first for those in the USA, with other territories to follow in a...
News Over 2,800 PS5, PS4 Games Score Discounts of Up to 90% Off
Pre-winter warmers
Sony has dropped another juggernaut sale on the PS Store for autumn, spanning over 2,500 games across PS5 and PS4. This is an absolutely colossal set of offers, with some games up to 90% off, including Borderlands 3 which can be yours for just £5.99/$5.99. Many games are enjoying their lowest ever prices in this promotion, so...
Zero hour
Close to two decades after its release, beloved PS2 arena fighter Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 has been handed a sequel in all but name. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is a throwback of epic proportions — the kind of all-out, franchise-encompassing brawler that's been sorely missed beyond the Naruto Ninja Storm series. Zero's biggest...
News Sony Now Selling Refurbished PS5 Consoles
Update: Available now
Update (Wed 9th Oct, 2024 11:45 BST): The refurbished PS5 consoles have now appeared on Sony's official PS Direct store, strictly limited to just one per customer. You can pick up a refurbished console for £389.99, making this the cheapest way to get your hands on a PS5 directly from Sony. As we mentioned below, you'll...
News Fans Are Concerned Until Dawn PS4 Could Be Delisted Following PS5 Remake's Release
Not available for purchase, but almost certainly a bug
Update: While we haven’t received word back from Sony yet, it’s looking increasingly like this is a bug. Until Dawn shows as “not available for purchase” on the web store in some countries, but if you search for it on a PS5 or PS4 console, you can buy it no problem. This all suggests to...
PS Store Sales Charts Astro Bot, Space Marine 2, and Sports Games Slug It Out in September
Who's on top?
Lots of great PS5 games arrived last month, and it made for a very competitive top five in the PS Store's download charts. Sony's cutesy robot platformer Astro Bot secured second place in Europe's chart, while it came in fourth across the pond. Meanwhile, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 managed second in North America and third in...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Seemingly Afflicted By World of Darkness Curse
Paradox officially sick of the RPG game
In strict accordance with the traditions of The Masquerade, the ancient mandate that decrees all vampire kindred must live in a way that does not reveal their existence to humans, we haven't heard much about Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 lately. The sequel to one of the most groundbreaking CRPGs ever...
Preview Planet Coaster 2 Pulls Back the Curtain on PS5 Theme Park Magic
Tricky but rewarding
There’s a thrill to roller coasters. As you clunk, clunk, clunk up the track, you start to contemplate your life. You should have asked that cute person out, should have called your mum more, shouldn’t have gotten on this terrifying contraption. And then, as you crest over the apex of the climb and see the world below you,...
Random Hideo Kojima's Chronic Back Pain Symptom of Carrying Video Game Industry, Fans Say
Back Hurtman's done his back again
Beloved video game designer and industry icon Hideo Kojima has hurt his back again. For those of you who are not closely monitoring the situation, Kojima first publicly reported back pain on 24th September. While we are not medical doctors, in our opinion, this could be a flareup of that original injury, but the...
Review Throne and Liberty (PS5) - Beginner MMO Is Plagued with Technical Issues
Not grindy, but not great either
Throne and Liberty is a fantasy MMORPG that debuted in Korea last December. Since its global launch the free-to-play game has dominated Steam's concurrent players and top-sellers charts. While it's certainly popular, a long list of technical issues and uninspired mechanics cast doubts over its longevity. You take up...
News Silent Hill 2 PS5 Update Removes Italian Language Intro Spoilers
Mamma mia!
Silent Hill 2 players may have noticed a small update to the game upon booting it up. It was so tiny, in fact, that it didn't even warrant a writeup or the standard patch notes. Its primary purpose, apparently, was to remove an unfortunate subtitling snafu that resulted in Italian-language players being hit with a major story spoiler...
News Lawsuit Alleges Ubisoft Illegally Shared Users' Data with Meta
Sharing is caring
Another day, another fire for the folks over at Ubisoft to put out. The French firm is now facing a class action lawsuit that alleges it illegally shared personally identifiable information harvested from users of the Ubisoft Store with Meta, formerly Facebook. As
News Get Back to JRPG Basics with Physical Final Fantasy 1-6 Collection Anniversary Edition on PS4
Finally together
Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition, which bundles together all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters in one convenient, physical location, is now available. You can pick it up from participating retailers in Europe and North America, or get your JRPG fix directly from Square Enix. <products id="28324"> For the...
Don't speak
This is a pretty neat but predictable feature considering the subject material: upcoming PS5 horror A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead will feature an optional microphone toggle, which will detect any ambient sounds you make in real-life and consequently reveal your position in the game. That means any sneezes, coughs, sighs, or sudden...
Tuesday8th Oct 2024
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (October 2024)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Hospital Box Code Solutions and How to Get the Key
A complete guide to the Chained Box puzzle
Looking for the Hospital Box code solutions and how to get the key in Silent Hill 2? In the Otherworld version of Brookhaven Hospital, this grand puzzle will have you searching the building's depths for clues and combinations. In this Silent Hill 2 guide
Guide Silent Hill 2: Hospital Safe Solution in the Director's Office
Where to find the Safe Button
Looking for the Hospital Safe solution in the Director's Office in Silent Hill 2? A puzzle that follows directly on from another one, the Director's Office is the place that'll test your mental power the most up until now. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we are going to reveal the Hospital Safe solution in the Director's...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Gallows Puzzle Solution in the Yard
What Gallows noose to pick
Looking for the Gallows puzzle solution in the Yard in Silent Hill 2? After fully exploring Toluca Prison and finding all the weights for the Scales, a Gallows will appear containing poem verses you need to match up. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal the Ga
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero's Great Ape Vegeta Fight Is Driving Players Insane
Monkey tragic
A specific fight in the new Dragon Ball game is driving players up the wall — and having struggled through it ourselves, we can absolutely see why. Early on in Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero's story-based Episode Mode, you go up against Vegeta's Great Ape form — a giant enemy that offers up a much different challenge to your...
Mini Review Kill Knight (PS5) - An Unrelenting Arcade Nightmare
Stress test
If you took the modern DOOM games and boiled them down to a pure, score attack, twin-stick action game, Kill Knight feels like the result. Playing as a bloodthirsty, undead warrior, the game is simply about killing hordes of demonic creatures as they swarm you in alarming numbers, while each stage shifts and changes around you. The odds...
News Boy! God of War Ragnarok Will Be PS5 Pro Enhanced
Axe and you shall receive
The list of all PS5 Pro enhanced games is steadily growing larger as we crawl towards the console's November launch. The latest addition is Sony's own God of War Ragnarok — a pretty obvious candidate, to be fair. The action RPG has gained the telltale label on PS Store, confirming Santa Monica Studio will be making use...
News SEGA Has Been Quietly Killing It This Year, Regularly Publishing Bangers
Credit where it's due
Plucky Japanese publisher SEGA has had quite a tumultuous journey over the 64 years since the company was founded. From early coin-operated machines to its own tilt at the console market, these days, the firm is a publisher of games, and it's been putting out some real bangers of late. As noted in a thread on ResetEra, if you...
Poll Are You Playing Silent Hill 2?
Welcome back
Remaking a beloved game from a series that's long since lost its way can't be easy, but the day of Silent Hill 2's revival is upon us. Many were sceptical of this project given Konami's treatment of its once classic franchise, but the remake has actually gone down incredibly well. "Bloober Team has faithfully and respectfully recreated...
News Classic PS4 Racer DriveClub Is Now a Decade Old
A social racing superstar
DriveClub, the legendary PS4 racer from shuttered Runcorn studio Evolution, has such an interesting story. Originally announced alongside the PS4, the game had been intended as a launch title – we even played it in a big London church Sony had rented to showcase the new system prior to its release. But
News LittleBigPlanet 3 Will Be Taken Off PS Store on 31st October
Currently costs £15.99 / $19.99
After years of online server issues relating to hackers, it has been confirmed the PS4 version of LittleBigPlanet 3 will be permanently removed from the PS Store on 31st October 2024. All its DLC will be taken offline on the same day, though you can guarantee yourself access to the game beyond the expiry date as long...
The same old blood Rush with a new touch
We’ve had more fun with EA Sports FC 25 than we have with any soccer sim for quite some time. Perhaps that’s because, outside of the review period, we largely abandoned EA Sports FC 24 – or perhaps, whisper it quietly, it’s because the footie franchise is in a good place. Either way, a ton of...
News Original Director 'Very Happy' with Bloober Team's Work Remaking Silent Hill 2 on PS5, PC
"It’s been 23 years!"
Original Silent Hill 2 director Masashi Tsuboyama has praised the work done by developer Bloober Team to modernise the horror classic, which was released to rave reviews (and some tragically hurt feelings). Tsuboyama excitedly proclaimed that he looks forward to playing "the even more immersive remake of Silent Hill 2"...
News Making Metaphor: ReFantazio, Persona's Immaculate Menus Is 'Really Annoying', Says Director
"It takes a lot of time"
Astonishingly stylish, Atlus is currently the reigning champion in UI design, with its legendary Persona series scoring full marks in this regard. The imminent Metaphor: ReFantazio is no slouch in this department, either, and Studio Zero director Katsura Hashino was recently asked about its gorgeous menu design, and you can...
News Detroit: Become Human PS4, PC Sales Evolve Past 10 Million Paid Units
The future is now
Quantic Dream's 2018 sci-fi thriller Detroit: Become Human has become something of a sleeper hit. The developer announced that the title has passed the nice, round 10 million copies sold milestone on PS4 and PC.The studio points out that these are paid units, so presumably, even more, picked it up via services like PS Plus. Last...
News Ubisoft Comments on Buyout Reports, Says That It 'Regularly Reviews Options'
Corporate machinations
After reports suggested the founding Guillemot family and Chinese publisher Tencent were in talks to take Ubisoft private, Reuters noted a 30% jump in the firm's floundering stock price. It's clear investors have an appetite for such a move, so the French publisher has been forced to comment on recent "press speculation". In...
Mini Review Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports (PS5) - Arcade Effort Doesn't Feel Great
That's all, folks
The problem with Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports is it doesn’t feel fun to move. Characters like Road Runner should be a joy to nimbly navigate around a cartoon football field, but he’s as slow and unwieldy as Elmer Fudd – in fact, it doesn’t matter whether you’re Yosemite Sam or Sylvester the Cat, there’s a tardy...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get a Flashlight
Flashlight location in Silent Hill 2
How do you get a Flashlight in Silent Hill 2? An essential item for navigating the darker areas of the game, you'll luckily pick one up as part of the main story. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get a Flashlight. How Do You Get a Flashlight in Silent Hill 2?: You'll find a Flashlight...
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A complete guide to South Vale in Silent Hill 2
Hello and welcome to our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles. At times, our Walkthrough
A complete guide to Wood Side Apartments in Silent Hill 2
In this second part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Wood Side Apartments. You'll get here after finding the Wood Side Apartme
A complete guide to Blue Creek Apartments in Silent Hill 2
In this second part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Blue Creek Apartments. You arrive here after stepping
Guide Silent Hill 2 Trophy Guide: How to Get the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Silent Hill 2
Do you need a Silent Hill 2 Trophy guide to help you unlock all Trophies and get the Platinum? In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to cover and explain every Trophy requirement you need to accomplish to get 100% Trophy completion. Our Trophy Roadmap also covers queries such as whether there are any...
Review Metaphor: ReFantazio (PS5) - Brilliant, Memorable RPG Is One of Atlus' Finest Works
More than meets the eye
Spearheaded by a trio of veteran developers best known for their outstanding work on the Persona series, Metaphor: ReFantazio is the dawn of a brand new IP from Atlus. In its structure and mechanics, it feels comfortingly familiar, but in its fantastical setting and bold style — both in terms of visuals and audio — it...
News PS5 Pro Prompts Sony's Disc Drive to Rocket Up the Charts
Physical fever
PS5 fans want physical media, and Sony is giving them a means to use it. In the aftermath of the PS5 Pro’s announcement, we reported how the Japanese giant’s universal Disc Drive accessory was selling out, and now we have data in the UK of just how well it performed. According to a sweeping analysis of September 2024’s hardware...
A complete guide to Lakeview Hotel in Silent Hill 2
In this eighth part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Lakeview Hotel. You'll arrive here after rowing across
Guide Silent Hill 2: All Strange Photos Locations
Pieces Unarranged Trophy guide
What are all Strange Photos locations in Silent Hill 2? This type of Collectible has you searching for Polaroid pictures left behind throughout the game, and finding them all in a single playthrough unlocks the Pieces Unarranged Trophy. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: Hand Puzzle Solution and Where to Find All Bracelets
Where to place Bracelets on the Hand
Looking for the Hand puzzle solution and where to find all Bracelets in Silent Hill 2? One of the main puzzles in Brookhaven Hospital, you'll need to search its floors and rooms to find multiple items to help you solve it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal
Guide Silent Hill 2: Clock Puzzle Solution and Where to Find the Hands
Clock puzzle in Room 212 walkthrough
Looking for a Clock puzzle solution and where to find the Hands in Silent Hill 2? The next location-encompassing puzzle, you'll need to make your way throughout the whole of Blue Creek Apartments to solve the Clock puzzle. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal the C
Guide Silent Hill 2: Moth Puzzle Solution and How to Get the Lock Combination
Room 202 Moth puzzle solution revealed
Looking for a Moth puzzle solution and how to get the Lock Combination in Silent Hill 2? Having explored floor 1F and worked out The Minute Hand solution in the Clock puzzle, you can go inside the room James marks as "M" on Door
Guide Silent Hill 2: Labyrinth Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Glimpses of the Past, Strange Photos
A complete guide to the Labyrinth in Silent Hill 2
In this seventh part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Labyrinth. This section takes place directly after the
Guide Silent Hill 2: All Glimpses of the Past Locations
Echoes Trophy guide
What are all Glimpses of the Past locations in Silent Hill 2? A form of Collectible, you'll need to find and interact with all of them in a single playthrough to unlock the Echoes Trophy. In this Silent Hill 2 g
Guide Silent Hill 2: Reception Office Padlock Code and How to Get It
Reception Office Padlock code revealed
How do you get the Reception Office Padlock code in Silent Hill 2? Early on in your exploration of Brookhaven Hospital, you'll need to work out a Padlock code to obtain a key. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get the Rece
Guide Silent Hill 2: All Memos Locations
Archivist Trophy guide
What are all Memos locations in Silent Hill 2? This Collectible type takes the shape of notes, letters, diary entries, book passages, and even whole items, all spread throughout the many locations in the game. If you find and collect them all in a single playthrough, you'll unlock the Archivist Trophy. In this
News PS5 Fans Believe Halo Could Make Its PlayStation Debut
Hope they don't Flood the market
A contingent of PlayStation fans believe Xbox stalwart series Halo could make its PS5 debut in the future. As part of the Halo World Championships overnight, Microsoft made some surprise announcements: developer 343 Industries has been renamed Halo Studios and all future franchise entries will be created using...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Elevator Quiz Answers and How to Solve the Decorative Box Puzzle
What's the Decorative Box code solution?
What are the elevator quiz answers and how do you solve the Decorative Box puzzle in Silent Hill 2? This puzzle has two sections to it: the trick-or-treat quiz you get in the Elevator of Brookhaven Hospital and then the Decorative Box that requires you give the correct answers to those questions. In this
News Until Dawn Is One of Sony's Worst Performing PC Ports to Date
But not as bad as Concord
We noted recently that the novelty of PlayStation’s PC releases appears to be dying off, and Until Dawn is another game that’s struggled to really make an impression on storefront Steam. The remake, which launched late last week, peaked at just 2,607 concurrent players, making it the worst Sony debut since Concord and...
News Infamous Silent Hill 2 Comic Sans Sign Found in the Trash in PS5, PC Remake
Where it belongs
The excellent PS5, PC remake of Silent Hill 2 officially launches in less than 24 hours, but part of what's made the wait for fans so excruciating is it's not the first attempt to update and improve the PS2 classic. In 2012, an HD Collection for PS3 was released (with Silent Hill 3 included) that's widely regarded as one of the...
News Alien: Isolation Sequel Announced, in Early Development
10 years later
10 years after the release of the original game, Creative Assembly has revealed a sequel to Alien: Isolation is now in the early stages of development. Creative director Al Hope shared the announcement in a post to Twitter, saying: "Today, I'm delighted to confirm, on behalf of the team, that a sequel to Alien: Isolation is in early...
Round Up Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero PS5 Reviews Go Super Saiyan
Is the Metacritic over 9,000?
We’re deep into our Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero playthrough and fully intend to bring you our verdict very soon. However, in order to properly put the title through its paces – including its all-important online mode – we’re delaying our write-up for a few more days to bring you a thorough review. That hasn’t...
News PS5 Exclusives Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Lead Golden Joystick Nominations
Voting is now open
Future Publishing's annual Golden Joystick Awards is underway, with nominees for (almost) all of its categories now live and ready to receive votes. Unlike a lot of industry award ceremonies, the Golden Joysticks are decided by public vote. You can have your say on this year's nominees through the link, with voting closing on 1st...
News By the Way, Foamstars Is Now Free-to-Play on PS5, PS4
And it's pretty good fun
The gaming world seems to have forgotten, but Square Enix released Foamstars earlier this year on PS5 and PS4. This multiplayer shooter sadly didn't set the world on fire, but the upshot is that it's now completely free-to-play. As of 3rd October 2024, Foamstars costs nothing, and as with all free-to-play games, you don't...
News PS5's Astro Bot Is Having a Much Better Launch Than Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in the UK
Hot bot
The UK's software charts for the month of September are here, courtesy of GamesIndustry.biz, and it's good news for Astro Bot. Team Asobi's brilliant platformer lands at number five in the overall run of things, including physical and digital sales data. One interesting statistic is that the game's sales in its first four weeks are 24 per...
News Fiona Feeds You Dessert in PS5, PS4's Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive
Sweet thing
So far, it looks like Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive will be focusing on characters from PC game Dead or Alive Xtreme 3. The second heroine to be added to the upcoming “immersive romance adventure game” – due out on PS5 and PS4 in Asia with English subtitles early next year – is Fiona, a character who made her debut in the...
Mini Review Parcel Corps (PS5) - A Speedy Dispatch, Not a Special Delivery
Fragile Express
Delivery games vary drastically from simple delivery driver simulators to more complex titles such as Death Stranding, where you traverse treacherous terrain to complete your daily drops. However, Parcel Corps, the cel-shaded, extreme sports delivery game from Billy Goat Entertainment, sticks to a more familiar concept, providing the...
Angel fleeced
The life of a sports game reviewer can be a miserable one, but while much of Visual Concepts’ culturally colossal NBA 2K series is recycled year-on-year, it rarely settles for raw iteration. This is a developer that, for all its faults, genuinely appears committed to creating the best sports sim on the market – and it tends to lap...
News Until Dawn Movie Wraps As PS5 Remake Releases
Here we go again
Principal photography has concluded on the Until Dawn movie, a couple of months after it got underway. Sony announced that filming had started on the adaptation on 6th August, and now it has concluded on 4th October. The flick will enter post-production next. Lights Out director David F. Sandberg has led this project, with a script...
News Pathologic 3 Comes to PS5 Next Year, Time Travel Confirmed
Change key story events to your gain
A third entry in the strange and unique Pathologic series has today been announced for PS5, with a view to release in 2025. The newest instalment brings back Daniel Dankovskiy and equips him with a new time-travelling mechanic that allows you to revisit key moments in the narrative and alter their outcomes to...
News Romantic Slice of Life SINce Memories Makes a Move on PS4 This Month
Classic visual novel series makes Western debut
MAGES’ romantic slice of life SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky will make a play for the PS4 from 23rd October. This is significant because the Memories Off series dates all the way back to the PS1 in 1999, but has never received an English localisation before. This particular entry first launched...
