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News - February, 2025
Friday28th Feb 2025
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2025 Include Some Massive Names
A shockingly strong month
Sony’s confirmed the latest selection of PS Plus Essential games members can expect in March 2025. As always, there are three PS5 and PS4 games to grab, with the trio scheduled to be available to download from Tuesday, 4th March. The offering is as follows: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5) | Review Teenage
News Game of the Year Contender Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Targeting April PS5 Release
A big month ahead
Xbox has said that first-person adventure game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will release this spring on PS5, but it hasn’t committed to a particular date. However, a throwaway line in a The Verge article published by connected scribe Tom Warren may have narrowed down the window. In it, he points out that Microsoft is...
News Acclaimed Castlevania, Metroid Dev Reveals Blades of Fire for PS5
Forge the love of god
MercurySteam, the Spanish studio behind games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow and the critically acclaimed Metroid Dread, has announced its next tentpole title: action adventure outing Blades of Fire. It’ll launch on the PS5 from 22nd May for $59.99/£49.99. The press release reveals: “Step forward Aran de Lira, the last...
News PS5 Fans Are Desperate for a Physical Version of Xbox Game Forza Horizon 5
Boxed car racer
Xbox has abandoned physical media faster than Sony, with many of its major titles shipping on borderline blank discs – assuming they get a retail release at all! But while most software on PS5 is purchased digitally, there’s still a big market for physical releases. Practically all of Sony’s games release on Blu-ray, and...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Eclipses All Expectations on Launch Day
Truly wild
Monster Hunter Wilds looks like it’s going to have a crack at being the biggest game of the year. Within hours of releasing, the latest in Capcom’s uber-popular property attracted almost one million concurrent players on Steam. That’s the eighth highest concurrent count in the PC storefront’s history, with the title guaranteed to...
News Forza Horizon 5 Will Be Best on PS5 Pro as Xbox Supports Sony's New System
Improved visual fidelity and more
Forza Horizon 5 – releasing 29th April as previously announced – will play best on PS5 Pro, as Xbox Game Studios pledges full support for Sony’s supercharged system. According to a blog post on the game’s official website, the open world racer will feature two graphics options on all of Sony’s consoles:...
News Japan Sales Charts: A PS5 Game Finally Rules the Roost as Like a Dragon Plunders
A pirate's life
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has shot straight to the top of the latest Japanese sales charts, having launched on the 21st February. As you may have noticed, we don't write about the charts too often these days — and that's primarily because there's hardly ever anything going on that's relevant to PlayStation. It's nice...
News Suicide Squad Bombed So Bad, It Basically Took Wonder Woman and Monolith Down with It
MultiVersus didn't help, either
Last year's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was a flop of colossal proportions for publisher Warner Bros. Interactive — but we're only just now seeing the extent of the damage that its significant commercial shortcomings caused. Earlier this week, news broke that Warner Bros. had effectively taken a...
News Sony Targets Indian Indie Talent with Two New PS5 Titles
Part of PlayStation's commitment to innovation
Sony recently revealed its strategy for growing its brand and unlocking the Chinese market: help local developers succeed worldwide. And now it’s applying the same tactics to another country, as part of its India Hero Project. Today, it announced two new indie games for the PS5, developed and...
Cashcom
Capcom makes damn good video games, but for years now, the publisher's peddled dodgy microtransactions — often to the detriment of the titles that they're attached to. And the newly-released Monster Hunter Wilds is no different. Just like in 2018's Monster Hunter World, players need to pay up with real money if they want to make cosmetic...
Poll Are You Playing Monster Hunter Wilds?
Going Wilds
Say goodbye to your free time over the next few weeks, because there's a new Monster Hunter in town. Capcom's oversized weapon simulator is back with Monster Hunter Wilds, and we want to know if you're jumping in. Monster Hunter World was obviously an unprecedented hit for the company, having been crowned Capcom's best selling title of...
News 3DO's One-Time Mascot Gex Grabs a PS5 Collection This Summer
Enter the Gecko
The original Gex game was included as a pack-in with the short-lived multimedia system 3DO, and is one of the failed format’s better remembered games. Of course, the release would later be ported to the PS1, and its subsequent 3D sequels Gex: Enter the Gecko and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko led on PlayStation. And now the entire Gex...
News Launch Day Character Anby Gets a Makeover in Mega Zenless Zone Zero PS5 Update
Anby go again
It’s hard to find a hook for the latest Zenless Zone Zero update, because in reality this is just more of a very, very fun gacha game. But we suppose the biggest story is that Anby, the burger loving launch day character who appears on the game’s PS5 game tile, is getting a makeover. The character will be upgraded to a 5-Star in...
News Palworld Maker Shuts Up Shop So Staff Can Enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds in Peace
That's one way to do it
Palworld developer Pocketpair has closed its office today, allowing staff to enjoy Monster Hunter Wilds in peace. The studio’s official X (or Twitter) account shared a memo which was sent to employees ahead of 28th February, joking that a number of staff already planned to take a sick day. “Regarding 28th February, we...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Gets an All-New Storyline and Open World In Daima DLC This Summer
Chibi or not chibi
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is getting another substantial DLC offering this summer, this time based on the recent Dragon Ball Daima anime. This is the first chapter in a two-part expansion, with the second half coming at a later date. But even so, the DLC's set to be a big one, boasting an entirely new story campaign (naturally), and...
Thursday27th Feb 2025
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
Guide Astro Bot: All Special Bots
Every PlayStation character cameo in Astro Bot
Trying to track down all Special Bots in Astro Bot? Special Bots can be found as you progress through Astro Bot, each one dressed as a character from PlayStation's long history. There are hundreds of them to collect, appearing in each level of the game. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to...
News Terminator 2D: No Fate Looks Like a Modern Day Mega Drive Game for PS5, PS4
This will blow your mind
Where the heck did this come from?! Reef Entertainment has announced Terminator 2D: No Fate, a modern Mega Drive-style side-scrolling shooter based on the iconic 1991 movie. The art style and gameplay very much reminds us of the classic RoboCop Versus Terminator game from 1993, which we played on SEGA’s aforementioned...
News PSVR2 Gets Enormous Price Reduction Starting March 2025
Virtually giving it away
Sony has announced new price points for PSVR2, its current-gen virtual reality tech for PS5. Revealed via the PS Blog, the headset's RRP is being significantly reduced, with the new prices going into effect starting next month, March 2025. PSVR2 comes in two SKUs; one that comes bundled with a voucher code for Horizon...
Guide Astro Bot: Gatcha Lab - All Prizes and How to Unlock
All Gatcha Lab prizes in Astro Bot
Looking for information about the Gatcha Lab in Astro Bot? Gatcha Lab is an area accessible from Crash Site, and allows you to spend your collected coins on all kinds of fun little prizes. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to explain how to unlock Gatcha Lab and show all the prizes.
Video Monster Hunter Wilds Graphics Compared on PS5 and PS5 Pro
We look at all three settings
By now, you may have heard that Monster Hunter Wilds has... issues on PS5, and even PS5 Pro. Capcom's action RPG can struggle in terms of both visual quality and performance, often resulting in a disappointingly uneven experience. It's certainly not unplayable, but we were all hoping for better. So, in order to take a...
News Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 Snatches April Release Date on PS5, Priced at $60
New horizons
Forza Horizon 5 now has a confirmed release date on PS5 (which is a sentence that we never even dreamed of writing just a couple of years back). The open world racer launches on the 29th April, with four days of early access for those who shell out for the $99.99 'Premium Edition'. Speaking of pricing, the standard edition's coming in...
News 'Expect the Unexpected' in Anticipated PS5 Exclusive Death Stranding 2
New details emerge ahead of SXSW showing
Sony’s updated its official PlayStation.com page for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach days before Hideo Kojima’s panel at SXSW. While it’s all very vague, the descriptions do give us some firmer details about what we can expect from the PS5 exclusive when it launches later this year. “Sam – with...
News This Stunning New PS5 RPG from Nacon Needs More Attention
Edge of Eternity dev goes again
French publisher Nacon is teaming up with Edge of Eternity developer Midgar Studios on a new PS5 RPG, and it probably deserves more attention. Edge of Memories is an action RPG with an anime flavour, and it’s packing a soundtrack featuring singer Emi Evans (NieR: Automata) and composer Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono...
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: All Armor Sets and Skills
High Rank and Low Rank
Looking for all armor sets and skills in Monster Hunter Wilds? In this Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we've got a full list of every armor set in the game, complete with information on skills and available decoration slots. This guide also covers both Low Rank and High Rank equipment. Please note that this guide may contain...
Guide Astro Bot: Vicious Void - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Vicious Void
Looking for a Vicious Void walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Vicious Void, a world housing several challenge levels accessible after you clear the game. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Vicious Void walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots in this...
Talking Point Is PSVR2 Worth Buying In 2025?
New price, same old headset
Sony is permanently reducing the price of the PSVR2 this March, so it begs the question: is the PSVR2 worth buying in 2025? Dropping the price of admission to £399.99 / £399.99 / €449.99 is one of the least surprising things to happen in a fairly surprising couple of years for the PSVR2. With very little of the...
News Find Your Next PS Plus Game with Innovative Discovery App
Dating app pairs you with the games you need to play
Let’s be honest: there are too many games these days. With so much software to sift through, it’s getting harder and harder to find the titles you’ll actually like. That means great releases are falling through the cracks, and you may be missing out on an experience you’ll love. Ludocene...
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Play Co-Op with NPC Bots
Support Hunters are here to help
How do you play with NPC bots in Monster Hunter Wilds co-op? In this Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to provide a step-by-step answer. How Do You Play Co-Op with NPC Bots in Monster Hunter Wilds?: If you need help on your hunts but you're not feeling particularly sociable, there's a way to simply welcome...
News Monster Hunter Wilds' Big April Update Adds Harder Enemies as Difficulty Discourse Continues
Temper yourself
Capcom has detailed the first big 'Title Update' for Monster Hunter Wilds, which will drop at some point in April. The idea is that by this time, most players who snagged the game at launch will have played through the main campaign — as well as the High Rank stuff — and will be looking to sink their teeth into something new...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Trophies Will Test Your Shinobi, Samurai Skills
Platinum for the patient
Assassin's Creed Shadows' 20th March release date is creeping ever closer, unless you manage to snare one of the illicit copies currently in circulation, in which case you are likely playing now. Despite that unfortunate snafu, we know we are getting closer, as the game's PS5 Trophies have now been confirmed; that is, except...
News 'Most of the Devs' Reportedly Laid Off from The Callisto Protocol Studio Striking Distance
Krafton declined to provide specific numbers
Striking Distance Studios has been hit with another round of layoffs, parent company Krafton has confirmed, claiming that the studio remains operational and that these further cuts will not impact any in-development projects. The publisher provided a statement to PC Gamer confirming the layoffs, as...
News Capcom Reveals Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times
The anticipation of the hunt
Monster Hunter Wilds is almost upon us. It will be released on PS5 tomorrow, February 28th. Series fanatics will likely want to start playing the second servers go live. Capcom understands this all too well and has confirmed the precise global release times so that prospective hunters can immediately get to hunting...
News Nacon Connect 2025 Promises Exciting PS5 News on 6th March
Expect announcements and exclusive gameplay footage
Nacon is one of the more prolific PS5 publishers, but it’s a little underrated and often overlooked as a result. It’s upcoming Nacon Connect 2025 livestream will likely be worth watching nonetheless, as it promises updates on upcoming titles like Hell Is Us and Edge of Memories. According to...
News All Your Friends Can Play Midnight Murder Club for Free on PS5
Guest Pass means only one person needs to own the game
Midnight Murder Club is not free-to-play, but you’ll only need one copy to play with all your friends. A little bit like Split Fiction, developer Velan Studios has announced a Guest Pass for the game, which means only one person will need to own it to play with five friends. Here’s the...
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds Guide: Your Ultimate Resource
Everything you need to know about Monster Hunter Wilds
In this Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going in-depth on some of the game's key aspects, covering all armor sets and skills, all monsters, and more. We also have some tips and tricks for beginners and other important information about Capcom's action RPG. Note: This guide is a work in...
News Cheap PS5 Rental Service Rolls Out in Japan, Just in Time for Monster Hunter Wilds
Playtime
One of Japan's most popular retailers is rolling out a new rental service for the PS5 console itself — and it's actually quite cheap at just 980 yen (around $7 or £5) for a full week. The PS5 has sold fairly well in Japan up until this point, but there's no question that the region's home console market has shrunk significantly over the...
News Nathan Drake, Shadowheart Actors to Host Future Games Show Spring Showcase in March
Mark your calendars
If you've been feeling in the mood for another video games event to watch, you're in luck — Future Games Show is set to return very soon with its Spring Showcase. It's scheduled to go live on 20th March, 2025 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 8pm GMT. The presentation will be hosted, as usual, by a duo of recognisable voice actors from...
News Tetris Forever Slots in Two More Games in 'Biggest-Ever Update' on PS5, PS4
Lock it in
Tetris Forever is an excellent compendium of classic puzzle gaming action, combining an incredible collection of block-falling games with documentary snippets and archival footage in the tradition of Digital Eclipse's latest, like Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, and The Making of Karateka. It seems there's still more story to tell;...
News Iconic Anime Cowboy Bebop Has Now Infiltrated Fortnite on PS5, PS4
The real folk blues
1998 sensation Cowboy Bebop, widely regarded to be one of the greatest animes of all time, has now infiltrated the world of Fortnite. Available in the Item Shop right now, you can purchase packs including protagonists Spike Spiegel and Faye Valentine. The characters cost 1,500 V-Bucks apiece, or you can pick up a big bundle...
News Surreal Management Sim Promise Mascot Agency Opens Doors on PS5 in April
"Open-world mascot management crime drama"
Promise Mascot Agency has to be one of the, let's say, unique games we've ever encountered. Described as an "Open-world mascot management crime drama", it's a fairly bizarre concept, and that's before you get a look at the titular mascots themselves. In any case, we now have a release date, this one arrives...
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Zoh Shia - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Zoh Shia in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Zoh Shia in Monster Hunter Wilds? Zoh Shia is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Zoh Shia, including combat tips and potential rew
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Xu Wu - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Xu Wu in Monster Hunter Wilds? Xu Wu is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Xu Wu, including combat tips and potential rewards.
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Uth Duna - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Uth Duna in Monster Hunter Wilds? Uth Duna is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Uth Duna, including combat tips and potential rew
Guide Astro Bot: Cock-A-Doodle-Doom - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Cock-A-Doodle-Doom
Looking for a Cock-A-Doodle-Doom collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Cock-A-Doodle-Doom, a level found in Vicious Void. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Tick-Tock Shock collectibles
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Guardian Rathalos - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Guardian Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Guardian Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds? Guardian Rathalos is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Rompo
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: All Monsters and How to Beat Them
Every monster in Monster Hunter Wilds
Looking for information on how to beat all the monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds? Capcom's action RPG is filled with dozens of beasts to slay, and each one is very different from the next. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we've compiled a list of every monster in the game, with information on their...
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Guardian Arkveld - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Guardian Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Guardian Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds? Guardian Arkveld is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Arkveld, including combat
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Hirabami - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Hirabami in Monster Hunter Wilds? Hirabami is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Hirabami, including combat tips and potential rewa
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Jin Dahaad - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Jin Dahaad in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Jin Dahaad in Monster Hunter Wilds? Jin Dahaad is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. You'll fight one in the story campaign, but will not be able to defeat one until the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds gu
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Ajarakan - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Ajarakan in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Ajarakan in Monster Hunter Wilds? Ajarakan is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Ajarakan, including combat tips and potential rewards. <toc expand
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Guardian Doshaguma - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Guardian Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Guardian Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds? Guardian Doshaguma is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Gu
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Gore Magala - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Gore Magala in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Gore Magala in Monster Hunter Wilds? Gore Magala is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you a
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Guardian Ebony Odogaron - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Guardian Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Guardian Ebony Odogaron in Monster Hunter Wilds? Guardian Ebony Odogaron is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Guar
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Chatacabra - All Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Chatacabra in Monster Hunter Wilds? Chatacabra is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Chatacabra, including combat tips and poten
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Guardian Fulgur Anjanath - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Guardian Fulgur Anjanath in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Guardian Fulgur Anjanath in Monster Hunter Wilds? Guardian Fulgur Anjanath is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hu
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Nu Udra - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about The Black Flame in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Nu Udra in Monster Hunter Wilds? Nu Udra is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Nu Udra, including combat tips and potential
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Rompopolo - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Rompopolo in Monster Hunter Wilds? Rompopolo is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Rompopolo, including combat tips and potential
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Arkveld - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Arkveld in Monster Hunter Wilds? Arkveld is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Arkveld, including combat tips and potential rewards. How
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Quematrice - All Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Quematrice in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Quematrice in Monster Hunter Wilds? Quematrice is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Quematrice, including combat tips and poten
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Balahara - All Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Balahara in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Balahara in Monster Hunter Wilds? Balahara is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Balahara, including combat tips and potential rew
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Rey Dau - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Rey Dau in Monster Hunter Wilds? Rey Dau is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Rey Dau, including combat tips and potential rewards
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Gypceros - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Gypceros in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Gypceros in Monster Hunter Wilds? Gypceros is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you ne
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Gravios - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Gravios in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Gravios in Monster Hunter Wilds? Gravios is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Nerscylla - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Nerscylla in Monster Hunter Wilds? Nerscylla is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Nerscylla, including combat tips and potential
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Rathalos - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Rathalos in Monster Hunter Wilds? Rathalos is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you ne
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Rathian - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Rathian in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Rathian in Monster Hunter Wilds? Rathian is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Yian Kut-Ku - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Yian Kut-Ku in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Yian Kut-Ku in Monster Hunter Wilds? Yian Kut-Ku is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you a
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Doshaguma - All Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Doshaguma in Monster Hunter Wilds? Doshaguma is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Doshaguma, including combat tips and potential
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Lala Barina - All Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Lala Barina in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Lala Barina in Monster Hunter Wilds? Lala Barina is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Lala Barina, including combat tips and p
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Blangonga - Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Blangonga in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Blangonga in Monster Hunter Wilds? Blangonga is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. It will only appear after entering the High Rank portion of the game. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds: How to Beat Congalala - All Weaknesses and Rewards
All you need to know about Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds
How do you beat Congalala in Monster Hunter Wilds? Congalala is one of all the monsters you'll face in the action RPG. As part of our Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we're going to tell you all you need to know about the Congalala, including combat tips and potential
Wednesday26th Feb 2025
Guide 43 PS5, PS4 Games You Should Buy in PS Store's Dealmania Sale
Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
The PS Store has a new sale on, and this time it's called Dealmania. This implies that there's a maniacal level of potential savings, and to be fair, there are literally thousands of PS5 and PS4 games on offer, so that's fairly accurate. That's a lot of games to browse through, so in order to whittle things...
News Atomfall Looks Like a Legitimate PS5, PS4 Sleeper Hit
It's grim up north
Rebellion’s left it relatively late, but it’s sold us on Atomfall. This extended gameplay shows off the core features of the game, and it looks great. As many of you may already know, the story’s based on the real-life Windscale fire, which was the worst nuclear disaster in the UK’s history. Here we see a very British...
News Steam Deck's Install Base Estimated to Be About a Third of PS Vita
But context is required
Depending on which podcasts you listen to, you may be forgiven for thinking the Steam Deck is the most important platform on the planet. But new market research from IDC estimates the handheld has shipped around four million units since launch, putting it at about a third of the PS Vita’s lifetime total. There is crucial...
News Cancelled Wonder Woman PS5 Game Was 'Gorgeous and Expansive'
"A showpiece epic"
We’ll never get to play Shadow of Mordor dev Monolith’s take on Wonder Woman, because the game has been cancelled and the studio shut down. But there’s been an outpouring of enthusiasm aimed at the project in the aftermath of the aforementioned news. Writing on X (or Twitter
News Warner Bros Games Closes Multiple Studios, Wonder Woman Cancelled
Middle-earth series, MultiVerse devs close up shop
The video game industry's grim march continues, with word coming down that publisher Warner Bros. Games has shuttered multiple studios: Monolith Productions (Middle-earth: Shadow of War), Player First Games (MultiVersus), and Warner Bros Games San Diego, which focused on free-to-play mobile games...
News Over 1,000 PS5, PS4 Games You May Have Missed Going Cheap
Better late than never
The latest PS Store sale is not necessarily filled with gargantuan names, but there are some good games included here that may have been on your wishlist for a while. And the prices are low – oftentimes all-time lows, in fact. We’ve collected some of the highlights below, but we’ll update with a big list of...
News Xbox's Fable Could Launch Day One on PS5
Delayed into 2026
Playground Games’ new Fable game, which was revealed by Xbox eons ago, has been delayed into 2026. This is pertinent news for PS5 fans because the title was recently rumoured for Sony’s system as part of Microsoft’s multiformat push, and could now launch day one alongside its Xbox coun
"I love that we can give our studios that opportunity"
More “long-standing, flagship” Xbox franchises will release on PS5, according to first-party boss Craig Duncan, who was speaking as part of an official podcast earlier this week. During the broadcast, the ex-Rare head took the opportunity to announce a delay to Playground Games’ upcoming...
News Gran Turismo 7's Free PS5, PS4 Update Adds 3 New Cars and More Single Player Content
Keep drivin'
For all the chatter about Sony’s failed live service initiative, Gran Turismo 7’s post-release support has been nothing short of superb. A new free update launches this week with three additional cars and some other bells and whistles for franchise fans. But first, let’s get to when you can expect to enjoy it: <time...
News Tekken 8 Boss Katsuhiro Harada Schools Fan Over 'Disrespectful' Response to Anna PS5 DLC
"If you prefer the old design, past works already exist"
Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada loves a good session on social media, and he’s been busy responding to the feedback following the announcement of Anna Williams earlier this week. While we love her new design and hair colour – as noted in our article – Harada went to town on one particular...
News Fans Are Fuming Warner Bros Patented the Nemesis System But Isn't Using It
We'll all remember that
Wonder Woman was the third game by Monolith expected to use the Nemesis System. The feature – first introduced in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor – powers emergent storylines in each individual playthrough, giving antagonists unique personalities which changes how they respond to your actions in the world. The studio...
News Ex-PS Studios Boss Shuhei Yoshida Is Eager for an Invitation to Nintendo HQ
"I've never been"
Shuhei Yoshida has officially left Sony after an awesome 31-year career with the company, and while he hasn’t retired from games entirely, he’s enjoying his new-found freedom. Recently, we’ve heard him speaking candidly on a slew of different podcasts. And in an interview with Japanese publication Gamer.ne.jp, he revealed...
News Quantic Dream Responds to Recent Layoffs at Parent Company NetEase
NetEase "hasn't wavered in its global expansion plans"
Quantic Dream, the developer behind Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human (amongst others), has responded to the recent round of layoffs at NetEase as the publisher pulls back from its Western video game endeavours. A wholly-owned subsidiary of NetEase, and having spent years working on Star Wars...
News Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Advertises New Wares on PS5
"Wake up, Will"
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is shaping up to be a worthy successor to the excellent original, promising an epic journey of mercantile proportions, and will likely do a roaring trade. Announced late last year for PS5, expected in 2025, we've got our best look at the combination dungeon-crawler/shopkeep simulator in a new trailer...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Ollies Singaporean Ratings Board
Skating pun
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, the anticipated next double-whammy from publisher Activision, is one step closer to reality. A timer, counting down to 4th March 2025, has been ticking down on the website of the Call of Duty-maker; now, it has officially been rated by the Singaporean ratings board. Spotted by internet sleuther,
#Hansry
Determined to earn every last ounce of goodwill from gamers, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II developer Warhorse Studios is auctioning off signed copies of its hefty Collector's Edition and donating the proceeds to a Czech charity. Few games are a better investment in terms of bang for your buck, and retailing at $200, KC: II's Collector's...
Tuesday25th Feb 2025
News Some Monster Hunter Wilds Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over the Game Being 'Too Easy'
Easy does it
Monster Hunter Wilds is just days away from release at the time of writing this article, but early press and content creator reviews have managed to whip up a storm within the community. Currently, potential players are embroiled in a debate surrounding the game's difficulty. You see, several reviewers have pointed out that Wilds is...
News Ubisoft Responds to Latest Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Crisis
"Stay in the shadows, avoid the spoilers"
Inevitably, Ubisoft has responded to the fact that copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows broke containment nearly a full month before its scheduled release date of 20th March on PS5. We covered the news yesterday, and after publication, it appears a number of shadowy individuals began streaming gameplay in...
News Ghost of Yotei Dev Eager to Push Creatively and Technically with Anticipated PS5 Sequel
"Each game is building off the work from previous games"
Despite being due to release this year, we don’t know a lot about Sucker Punch’s hotly anticipated Ghost of Tsushima sequel, Ghost of Yotei. Boss Brian Fleming wasn’t giving much away in his Creator on Creator chat with Nicolas Doucet of Team ASOBI, but he did touch upon the...
News PS5 Pro Is By Far the Best Way to Play Monster Hunter Wilds on Console
But...
When it comes to playing the imminent Monster Hunter Wilds on a console, your best bet — by some distance — is the PS5 Pro. This is what Digital Foundry's latest analysis boils down to, with the team having now examined the action RPG across all available hardware. We did our own performance analysis of Wilds earlier this we
News Call of Duty Confirms Use of Generative AI in Blockbuster PS5, PS4 Franchise
And so it begins
Call of Duty sells millions upon millions of copies every year and pockets even more money through microtransactions and in-game purchases. But as its community has been well aware for a while, Activision Blizzard is using generative AI to create assets within the release. While it was obvious once six-fingered zombies started to...
Review Two Point Museum (PS5) - Laugh Out Loud Tycoon Title Is Well Worth the Entry Fee
Curated chaos
The true brilliance of tycoon titles like Two Point Museum is their ability to keep you occupied. In this sequel to Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus, there’s always something to do: a new interactive exhibit you need to research, a staff member you want to educate, or an expedition you have to send your experts on. If...
News Bloober Team Partnering with Konami Once Again Following Silent Hill 2 Success
New game based on Konami IP
Developer Bloober Team has announced it will be working with publisher Konami on a new project following the huge success of the Silent Hill 2 remake. Writing on its official website, the Polish studio states it's now working on "a new game based on Konami's IP", though stops short of saying which. "The trust built upon...
News Breakout Beyond Brings Brick-Breaking Back on PS5, PS4 Next Month
From the makers of Bit.Trip
Atari has announced yet another retro series to be brought back in modern style. Breakout Beyond revives the classic brick-busting arcade title, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4. Developed by Choice Provisions, the team behind the Bit.Trip series, Breakout Beyond's main point of difference is its orientation. Instead of...
News Assassin's Creed, Dead by Daylight, More Feature in Latest Free Update to Balatro on PS5, PS4
Friends of Jimbo 4 out now
Balatro, the breakout hit roguelike card game is having a good week; not only has its inflated European age classification finally been brought down, it's also just received its latest free Friends of Jimbo update. Available now, this is the fourth batch of cosmetics that have been brought to the game, adding several new...
News Anna Williams Has a Sick Hairstyle and a Grenade Launcher in New Tekken 8 DLC for PS5
Title tops three million sales
Could series stalwart Anna Williams possibly look any cooler? While she’s always had a sharp trim, the highlights add a lot to her Tekken 8 look. The grenade launcher is pretty bad ass too, we must admit. The lesser-known Williams sibling will join sister Nina in the game from 31st March for Year 2 Pass owners and...
News Open World PS5 Cycling Sim Wheel World Is One to Watch
On yer bike
We’ve known about open world cycling sim Wheel World for a while now, but it looks so good we’re never going to tire of writing about it. Get it? Tire. Anyway, developer Messhof didn’t reveal much during the latest Annapurna Interactive livestream, although a demo is available now on Steam if you’re eager to take it for a spin...
News PS Plus Extra Architectural Adventure Blue Prince Gets PS5 Release Date
Day-and-date on PS Plus Extra
Announced just a fortnight ago, unsettling puzzler Blue Prince already has firm plans in place for a PS5 release: wander the shifting rooms of a mysterious mansion on 10th April, available as a part of PS Plus Extra's game catalogue on the same date. We can't help but be slightly unnerved by the prospect of se
News Balatro Wins Appeal Against PEGI After Being Accused of Including Gambling
Localthunk notches up another victory
Oh, Balatro, you beautiful beast. Wrongly maligned as a gambling game and temporarily pulled from the PS Store after its PEGI rating was inexplicably raised to 18, creator Localthunk, who really isn't a fan of gambling in the first place, has officially won an appeal. The fiendishly addictive poker-like has had...
News Hand on Heart, Lies of P: Overture PS5 Story Trailer Is Incredibly Evocative
"Geppetto’s puppet… We need your help"
Lies of P is a twisted take on the tale of Pinnochio, an excellent Soulslike from South Korean developer Neowiz, and, rising above all other claimants, is the true successor to Bloodborne's currently vacant throne. Overture is an expansion expected in the Summer of 2025, and we have an evocative story...
News Katamari Damacy's Keita Takahashi Returns to PS5 with to a T
Tee total
PlayStation fans will be all too familiar with the work of Keita Takahashi, the creator of Katamari Damacy, Noby Noby Boy, Wattam, and many others. Well, now he’s back on PS5 with a new game published by Annapurna Interactive: the irritatingly stylised to a T. Due out on 28th May, this is described as a 3D narrative adventure with a...
News The Spiritual Successor to a Japan Studio Hall of Famer Looks Chaotic in PS5, PS4 Trailer
Rata-rata-rata-tan
We played Patapon’s spiritual successor Ratatan at the Taipei Game Show recently and were a bit disappointed with the demo. There was nothing really wrong with the game, but without a tutorial, we really struggled to wrap our head around the marching commands. Thankfully, seeing how it’s supposed to be played in this all-new...
News Anthropomorphic Band Management RPG Rockbeasts Revealed for PS5
And the crowd goes wild
We love a good tycoon game but pair it with a story-driven RPG and our ears prick up immediately. Rockbeasts looks to blend the best of both, delivering a kind of fly-on-the-wall documentary about a group of anthropomorphic musicians who rose to stardom under your tutelage. As manager, you’ll be making decisions that...
News Story-Based Soccer Slice of Life Despelote May Be the Most Unique PS5, PS4 Game of 2025
Finally has a release date
We’ve been writing about soccer slice of life Despelote for several years now, but its visual style remains as striking as the first time we saw it. To create its unique look, the developer’s used grainy photographs of Ecuador, and paired them with hand-drawn characters. While potentially head ache inducing, we’ve...
News Flying Heroes Are Menacing Their Landbound Marvel Rivals
Look! Up in the sky
It seems like those pre-update fears about Human Torch's devastating abilities may have been well founded; Marvel Rivals players, since the mid-season one update last week, have been scanning the skies nervously, fearing the inevitable aerial assault of the growing list of flying heroes. It's only natural that new characters...
Monday24th Feb 2025
Guide Last Chance to Grab These 35 PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Planet of the Discounts Sale
Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
Planet of the Discounts is the PS Store's current major sale, slashing the prices of thousands of digital PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons. The offer runs from now through to 27th February, 2025. There's a lot of potential rubbish to sift through, so to give you a helping hand, we've highlighted a healthy...
Review Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5) - A Timeless Formula Refined to Near Perfection
Wilds thing, I think I love you
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne introduced the Guiding Lands — a dynamic, borderline sandbox map that had monsters of all shapes and sizes come and go as players investigated its more open environments. Monster Hunter Wilds is essentially the Guiding Lands, but spread across an entire Monster Hunter title. And as a...
Hands On Monster Hunter Wilds Performance Certainly Isn't Perfect on PS5, PS5 Pro
Monster mashed
How well does Monster Hunter Wilds run on PS5 and PS5 Pro? Having now played Capcom's action RPG for close to 100 hours, we wanted to give you an overview of how the game performs on Sony's system — especially since last year's poorly optimised beta sparked a lot of scepticism with regards to frame rates and resolutions. The good...
News Evidence Mounts for Seemingly Inevitable Persona 4 Remake on PS5
Signs of Love
In good news for fans of great games, evidence continues to mount that Atlus is grinding away on the seemingly inevitable Persona 4 remake. Considering the 2024 remake, Persona 3 Reload, was the firm's fastest-selling game to date, we'd believe that what is widely considered the best entry in the series would see similar treatment, and...
News Sony Is Now the Second Largest Company in Japan by Market Cap
Big in Japan
Known as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo when first founded in 1946, the company we now know (and occasionally even love) as Sony, or more appropriately, Sony Group Corporation, has come a very long way, indeed. Not even the costly efforts of some of its top executives to torch money in the name of live service can keep the firm down; it seems the...
News Black Myth: Wukong Sold a Humongous Number of Copies on PS5
Woah kong
Black Myth: Wukong may just have been the most important PS5 console exclusive of 2024 – and it wasn’t even supposed to be. While some sections of the media still insist Sony signed a secret deal with developer Game Science to exclude the Xbox Series X|S release, there’s never been any evidence to support the hypothe
News PS5 Maker Faces Lawsuit Over So-Called 'Sony Tax' on Digital Games
Company accused of behaving like a monopolist
Sony has been accused in the Netherlands of having a monopoly over the price of digital games on its PS Store. In what could become a headache for the company, a class action lawsuit claims that it’s violating Dutch and European competition laws by not allowing third-party retailers to sell digital...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Accounts for Some Seriously Unchivalrous Behaviour
Shock therapy
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has been out for a good few weeks now, giving players of the reactive RPG plenty of opportunities to test the imagination of the devs over at developer Warhorse Studios. With most quests offering a surprising number of resolutions, some designers were growing concerned that their own might never be...
News Sony Steps Up PS5 Shipments in an Effort to Avoid Shortages Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
And other hardware products
In its latest earnings report, Sony has stated some of its planned changes in response to the USA's new tariff policies. The White House has recently introduced a 10 per cent tariff on goods imported from China, described by President Trump as an "opening salvo", with many inferring that harsher levies may follow. This...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 3 Speculation Intensifies After Star Offers Brief PS5 Threequel Tease
Spoilers within
We probably won’t be playing Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 for a while, as the PS5 sequel is still relatively new and Insomniac Games is heads down on Marvel’s Wolverine. We know the game’s coming eventually, though, and speaking with The Direct at MultiCon this weekend, voice actor Yuri Lowenthal – who plays Peter Parker in the...
News Square Enix Announces NieR Series' 15th Anniversary Livestream
Yoko Taro confirmed to be in attendance
In news that should comfort fans of devastatingly bleak games, publisher Square Enix has confirmed a 15th-anniversary livestream for the phenomenal NieR series. Nearly eight long years have passed since the release of the cult-classic NieR: Automata; could it finally be time to learn what Yoko Taro has planned...
News Xbox Plots a Catalogue of AI Games, And It'll Probably Use Tech on PS5
Nadella impressed with Microsoft's new model
In case you missed the news last week, Xbox has been training its artificial intelligence technology on Ninja Theory flop Bleeding Edge, in an effort to eventually make games using generative AI. The company’s failed to communicate a compelling use case for the project it’s naming Muse, but it’s...
News Copies of Assassin's Creed Shadows PS5 Sneak Past Official Release Date
Shadowy individuals playing early
If you're anticipating the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, you might want to go into hiding until its official launch on 20th March, just to be safe; unconfirmed reports that Ubisoft's seemingly make-or-break game has broken its street date have begun to bubble up, suggesting it has been sold early, or fell off...
News Monster Hunter-Like, Live Service Action Game Dauntless Is Shutting Down This May
Dauntless-less
In an official announcement, Dauntless developer Phoenix Labs has revealed that the live service action title is being shut down this May. For those who may not be familiar, Dauntless is a Monster Hunter-esque title in which players face off against dangerous creatures, using their eventual spoils to enhance their character's...
News Terminator 2's T-1000 Keeps on Trucking in Gory Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Gameplay
An advanced prototype
The Khaos Reigns era of Mortal Kombat 1 will conclude with guest character T-1000, coming to PS5 for early access owners on 18th March and everyone on 25th March. Featuring the voice and likeness of original actor Robert Patrick, this first look trailer gives us an early taste of the character in action. And there’s a lot of...
News Lushfoil Photography Sim Is a Stunning Exploration Game, Coming to PS5 in April
Snap
If you're a big fan of photo modes — and photography in general — then you may want to keep a close eye on Lushfoil Photography Sim, which was just announced for PS5. The name gives this one away. It's a relaxing photography simulator built on Unreal Engine 5, in which you get to explore gorgeous looking landscapes and snap some shots. It...
News Free PS5 Upgrade for Indie Hit Sayonara Wild Hearts' Newest Version
Already included with PS Plus Extra
Annapurna Interactive’s hit rhythm arcade game Sayonara Wild Hearts is available now on the PS5, and it’s a free upgrade if you’ve purchased the title on the PS4 before. It costs $12.99 otherwise. The game’s currently included in PS Plus Extra, so you should be able to grab the new-gen version as part of...
News George R. R. Martin Teases Potential Elden Ring Movie, Probably Won't Be That Involved
Doubt you could even imagine it
Not for the first time, author George R. R. Martin has teased the possibility of Elden Ring coming to the big screen. Known for fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, Martin famously made contributions to the lore of FromSoftware's beloved open world RPG. Speaking to IGN, he stated there's "some talk about...
News Not-So Cosy Tea Shop Sim Wanderstop Brews Up a PS5 Release Date
Can't beat a cup of Rosy Lee
Wanderstop is not your normal cosy game. At least that appears to be the message dev Ivy Road is trying to get across. While the gameplay will feature tea shop simulation elements, this is a narrative experience which focuses on protagonist Alta and her ability to adapt to change. As the press materials reveal:...
Sunday23rd Feb 2025
News God of War Remasters Could Be Coming to PS5 as Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary
News next month?
God of War will celebrate its 20th anniversary next month, as the inaugural game in the storied series first launched on PS2 all the way back on 22nd March, 2005. It’s almost certain Sony will mark the occasion in some way, and some fans believe ports of Kratos’ classic Greek escapades could be imminent. Currently, only God of...
News Uber-Popular PS5 Platformer Infinity Nikki Goes Gothic in Ginormous Update
Spooky stuff
The next major Infinity Nikki update is imminent, bringing with it an array of in-game activities, including events, outfits, and activities. Due out on 25th February, this is dubbed the Eerie Season, and it’s got a gothic theme to it. Among the usual rewards of currency and pulls, you can expect some massive events to keep you...
Saturday22nd Feb 2025
News Sony's Pricey PS5 Pro Is Now Being Outpaced by PS4 Pro Launch Aligned in the US
Sticker shock
Sony’s mid-gen hardware upgrade PS5 Pro enjoyed a similar start to its predecessor PS4 Pro in the United States, but now it’s started to fall behind. That’s according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, who was speaking as part of the January 2025 sales results, which saw the industry slump to a
News Yakuza Creator's Next Game Will Be Sent to Die As NetEase Implodes
Not good news
Back when Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi left SEGA and signed up with NetEase, it was expected he’d have the resources required to make the next big thing. After all, the Chinese juggernaut was on an outrageous spending spree, with money seemingly no object at all. Now it sounds like his next game will be sent out to die...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 569
Mascot madness
Another week has come to a conclusion, and so it's once again time for us to bring together our team and take stock of all the titles we're planning to play this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I was on the verge of starting a new Elden Ring profile when I decided to give Dark Souls 3 a go instead. After that incredible reveal of Irithyll of...
Friday21st Feb 2025
Here weeb go again
Hands up if you played Psychic Force on PS1? The Taito title was a bit pants, but it had an awesome 90s anime aesthetic, so there’s a good chance it somehow made its way into your collection anyway. Veteran designer Hiroshi Aoki – who’s also worked on the likes of Dariusburst and Rune Factory – is back with a new...
News Sony Clarifies the Difference Between First-Party, Second-Party, and So On
Now you know
There’s been a raging debate about the meaning of first-party, second-party, and so on among gaming enthusiasts for eons. For the longest time, it was assumed first-party games were those published by the platform holder and made by internally owned studios, while second-party titles were those titles still published by the platform...
Guide 5 New PS Plus Games You Must Play on PS5, PS4 This Month
Recommendations for February 2025
All of the new PS Plus games for February 2025 can be downloaded and played now, but you may be wondering which ones deserve your attention? While there were only 12 new titles added across all tiers this month, we’ve picked out a handful we strongly recommend. All of these games earned at least a 7/10 on the...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins PS5 Patch 1.003 Out Now, Makes NPCs Shut the Hell Up and More
Rumour me this
Dynasty Warriors: Origins patch 1.003 is now available to download on PS5, weighing in at a very reasonable 220MB. While it's not what we'd call a significant update, the patch does bring a few welcome improvements. Most notably, it adds a new option that lets you lower the frequency of those mind-numbing NPC dialogues that occur as...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Reveal Teased for 4th March in Countdown
The new CoD map Grind spreads the word
Activision appears to have an announcement related to the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series penned in for 4th March, as it's been noticed in a new Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 map that a TV screen displays the "03.04.25" date in a skateboard shop. The teaser follows hot on the heels of speculation surrounding a Tony...
News Dune: Awakening Has a Release Date, PS5 Fated to Follow Soon After
"The most ambitious survival game ever made"
We've been following the development of the extremely promising Dune: Awakening for some time now, and it seems our faith is finally about to be rewarded. Publisher and developer Funcom has revealed the game's PC release date, 20th May, having previously pledged that the PS5 version would follow shortly...
Poll Are You Playing Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii?
A pirate's life
Believe it or not, it's already time for a brand new Like a Dragon adventure — although this one's not your typical Yakuza title. In fact, it's probably the most out-there take on the franchise yet (PS3's Yakuza: Dead Souls aside). Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is another 'shorter' game — just like last 2023's Gaiden...
News Age of Mythology: Retold PS5 Pre-Orders Live, Premium Edition Gets Early Access
Myth passes into legend
Age of Mythology: Retold, from that legendary publisher of video games, Xbox Games Studios, is coming to PS5 on 4th March. The seminal strategy game was initially developed by Ensemble Studios (Age of Empires series, Halo Wars) and released back in 2002. World's Edge and Forgotten Empires revived it in remastered form in...
News Jan 2025 USA Sales: PC Ports Boost Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Spider-Man 2
PS5 sells best, but spending is down
Last month's PC ports of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 allowed the two former PS5 exclusives to chart once again in the USA, selling well enough to earn the third and sixth positions for January 2025 respectively. The best-selling game of the month was a carryover from December, with Call of...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Hype Already Rising Thanks to Ambitious Job Listings
Settle down, choom
A series of fairly recent job listings at CD Projekt Red have resulted in a (very) early wave of hype from fans of Cyberpunk 2077. As you'd expect, the developer is currently hiring for 2077's sequel, which likely won't release for years yet. Still, the job listings give us some degree of insight into the project's scope. Case...
News Marvel Rivals Passes 40 Million Players as NetEase Reports $2.9 Billion in Net Revenue
Superior numbers
It's hard to escape Marvel Rivals these days, and if it seems like everyone is playing NetEase's mega-popular game, it's probably because they are. More than 40 million players have fired up the free-to-play hit, and the developer reports it made a superhuman $2.9 billion in net revenue; not bad, considering it was only released on...
News In Big News from Little Tokyo, Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past Revealed
Will somebody please cue that bird?
In those halcyon days when the concept of anthropomorphic animals consuming pizza was the coolest thing imaginable, 90s kids were eating well. Of course, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would go on to become household names, a legendary IP that persists to this day. Still, those with a more sophisticated palate...
News Co-Op Game Split Fiction's Friend's Pass Will Work Across Consoles
It doesn't matter which system you own
As with the excellent It Takes Two, you’ll only need to own one copy of Split Fiction to play co-op online with your friends. But developer Hazelight is going one step further this time, allowing you to team up with your buddies regardless of which console you own. It works like this: you buy the game and...
News Space Marine 2 Dev Partners with Hasbro, Working on 'Tentpole IP'
Cluedo, perhaps, or My Little Pony?
Family-friendly toy company Hasbro has partnered with Saber Interactive, developer of one of 2024's most violently grimdark, gore-drenched games in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The two will work together to bring to life one of Hasbro's "tentpole IPs", which does present some intriguing possibilities...
News Hobbit Life Sim Tales of the Shire Has Been Delayed Again, Now Out in July
Pushed back another four months on PS5
Weta Workshop has announced a second delay for its Hobbit life simulator game Tales of the Shire. Originally slated to come out on PS5 next month, it's now been pushed back again by four months to 29th July 2025. The news was part of a statement posted to the game's social media channels, though an exact reason...
Thursday20th Feb 2025
News Sony Hits Back Hard at Bungie Lead's $200 Million Lawsuit
Fighting words
Just before Christmas, one-time Bungie lead and director of Destiny 2 and Marathon, Chris Barrett, filed a lawsuit against Sony Interactive Entertainment, suing the firm for over $200 million. Sony has substantively replied for the first time, presumably getting its legal ducks in a row behind the scenes, and has come out swinging...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available Now in Beta Phase
Sony invites you to try
Select PS5 owners have reported receiving emails from Sony that invite them to test out its current-gen console's latest firmware update for February 2025. This is not available to all users yet; instead, you need a code provided by Sony that can be used by you and up to four friends. Here are the patch notes for the new PS5...
Rumour Rocksteady's Next Single-Player Game Based on Batman Beyond, May Be a PS5 Exclusive
Sounds too good to be true
A rumour linked to allegedly accurate leaker Lunatic Ignus has started spreading. It follows a report from Bloomberg's Jason Schreier that developer Rocksteady is looking to return to the world of single-player Batman. Word on these lawless, unverified stree
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Patch 1.012 Out Now on PS5
Get all the PS5 patch notes here
Warhorse Studios has today updated Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on PS5 by way of a 420MB patch, which brings the RPG up to version number 1.012. The update is available to download now on PS5, and is designed to fix some smaller issues relating to crime and quests, as well as making the game more stable. Here are the...
News PS5 Pro Added to Astro's Playroom in New Update
Playing with PS5 Pro power
Alongside today's new Astro Bot speedrun level, Team Asobi has also updated its PS5 pack-in title Astro's Playroom. A new patch lets you get a PS5 Pro from the gacha machine along with the PS5 Pulse Elite Headset and Pulse Explore Earbuds. It can be seen in the Twitter video below along with the new PS5 boot-up wallpaper...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Is So Good Gamers Are Now Gifting It to Each Other
Alms! Bring out your alms!
You know a game is good when players start banding together to buy it for others, which is precisely the case with Warhorse Studios' Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. What began as a spontaneous act of kindness from one thankful individual inspired a round of gift-giving from others, with over $1,500 worth of copies ultimately...
News Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Free Update Literally Changes the Game on PS5, PS4
Plus: big online multiplayer update incoming
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind was a perfectly fine retro-style beat-'em-up when it launched back in December, but developer Digital Eclipse has just released a game-changing update that fundamentally changes how it plays. Available now as a free patch for the game, the update introduces...
News Phil Spencer Posits Generative AI Tech Preserving Old Games, Called 'Idiotic' by Expert
Muse technology "not a solution" for game preservation
This week, Microsoft unveiled its latest venture into generative AI technology, and it's getting a mixed reaction, you could say. Called Muse, the tech is a first-of-its-kind AI model that's able to replicate a game based upon video footage and player control inputs. Microsoft's AI research...
Talking Point Has the Market for AA Games on PS5 Really Disappeared?
Small brawl
Shuhei Yoshida noted in an interview this week that the reason for Tokyo-based developer Japan Studio’s closure was because the market for AA games has disappeared. Sony’s much-loved internal studio produced a variety of smaller-scale PlayStation exclusives over the years, including Patapon and Gravity Rush. It also played an...
Mini Review Warriors: Abyss (PS5) - A Decent Descent into Hell for Roguelike and Warriors Fans
The Enemy of my Enma
Truthfully, Warriors: Abyss feels like Koei Tecmo tried to cook up its own budget Hades from the leftovers of last night's Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors. That's not to say it fails to sate the appetite, though. Despite being a bit rough around the edges, Abyss is a solid and successfully addictive foray into the...
News Sony Has Been Backing PS5, PC Action Game Lost Soul Aside for Almost a Decade
There from the beginning
There's a reason why Lost Soul Aside has become one of the most talked-about and reported-on indie titles of the past decade: Sony has been there pretty much every step of the way supporting the one-man team Yang Bing. Detailed in a new interview with IGN, the developer speaks of how they've had the backing of Sony from...
News Xbox Creator Believes Content and Experiences Are More Important for Consoles Than Graphics
As Microsoft goes third-party
Microsoft says it wants to beat the PS6 on hardware capabilities, as it slowly but surely begins to bring all of its software to multiple platforms. But in an interview with Videogamer, Xbox creator Seamus Blackley has argued that the key to selling consoles is original content, as technological advancements hit...
News This Is Probably the Most You'll Hear About The Elder Scrolls 6 for a While
Become an NPC in the game
The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced almost seven years ago, and we’re unlikely to actually see it in action for several more. Bethesda Game Studios has been keeping itself busy with Starfield, but the upshot is at least owner Microsoft has now effectively gone third-party. Anyway, the Skyrim sequel is at least still in...
News Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Open Beta Is Ready to Throw Down on PS5, PS4
Ready, Fight
As was announced last month, an open beta test for upcoming fighter Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is now available to download on PS5 and PS4. Everyone can dive in — you don't need a code or anything like that. The beta boasts eight playable characters: Rock, Terry, Mai, Hotaru, B. Jenet, Preecha, Vox, and Kain. You can take them...
News PS5 Prepares for a Massive Month in Japan with Montage Video
Monstrous
PS5 has been doing fine in Japan, but it’s obviously common knowledge that Nintendo Switch is dominating the market in Sony’s homeland. In truth, there’s probably not a lot the PlayStation maker can do to reverse this situation, but the months ahead will be important for the PS5 domestically, as evidenced by this montage trailer...
News PS5's Secret to Growth in China: Make Local Devs Successful Worldwide
Special sauce
One part of the PlayStation puzzle that’s so often overlooked is how brilliant Sony has been at unlocking new markets. The platform holder’s success is built on reaching territories that its competitors don’t necessarily bother with, and it’s maintained that energy with the PS5 with initiatives like China Hero Project, India...
News PS5 Remake Yooka-Replaylee Revamps Rextro's Arcade in Latest Gameplay Trailer
New minigames to play
Yooka-Replaylee, the enhanced PS5 remake of Playtonic's throwback platformer, has just unveiled a new trailer that focuses on Rextro's Arcade, which has been reworked for this new version of the game. Rextro's Arcade is a collection of minigames you can play. Depending on your performance, you can earn medals, which can then...
News Ironwood Studios' Pacific Drive Cruises Past 1 Million Copies Sold
Major update en route
Stressful survival driving sim, Pacific Drive, has passed an impressive sales milestone. Developer Ironwood Studios' debut release sold one million units, and considering that around 35 people worked on it during the peak of development, that's quite the upsell on the reasonably priced vehicle. Launching last February,...
News MLB The Show 25 Ups the Immersion with First-Person Fielding on PS5
A new view
Sports games are generally highly competitive affairs that demand perfectly balanced gameplay to succeed. But sometimes you just want to experience the immersion of being a pro athlete. The new Road to the Show in MLB The Show 25 will add first-person fielding to the experience, allowing you to step into the cleats of your created player...
News You May Not Be Ready for the Full-Throated Weirdness of Esophaguys on PS5
Bloomin' neck
We caught this new game trailer on PlayStation's YouTube channel, and had to share. Esophaguys is the name of this peculiar indie title, and it's a 2D action platformer for up to four players. You play as an elderly character with the inexplicable ability to extend their neck and latch onto the environment with their teeth. With...
Guide Astro Bot: Thrust or Bust - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Thrust or Bust
Looking for a Thrust or Bust collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Thrust or Bust, a level found in Vicious Void. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Thrust or Bust collectibles walkth
News Human Torch Already Has Marvel Rivals Players Calling for a Nerf
Johnny Storm has yet to be added to the game
In a seemingly unprecedented situation, hyper-engaged Marvel Rivals players are already calling for a nerf to Human Torch's high-flying, flame-slinging abilities, despite the character not even being added to the game until tomorrow, 21st February, alongside Ben "The Thing" Grimm. Even if you are...
Wednesday19th Feb 2025
News Yoshida: I Played The Last of Us Online and It Was Great
Exec suggests teams aren't being forced to make live service
One of the biggest bummers of this entire generation was the cancellation of The Last of Us Online, or Factions as it’s perhaps better known. Naughty Dog announced it was working on a standalone version of its popular The Last of Us multiplayer prior to the release of The Last of Us:...
News Ex-Sony Exec Says PC Ports of Old PS5 Games Are Almost Like Printing Money
"That money helps us invest in new titles"
Sony has bringing many of its older games to PC, and some PlayStation fans have been wondering why. While initial ports like Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War sold relatively well, the novelty has been declining, with recent release Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 performing particularly poorly. To be fair, that...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'Canon Mode' Makes Fans Ponder the Point of RPG Options
Historically accurate
Previously rumoured and then officially hinted at, it's now been confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows will ship with a 'Canon Mode' option. As is the case with Assassin's Creed Odyssey and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Shadows has a dialogue system that lets you make key decisions during certain quests, and, to a limited...
News Sony Japan Studio Closed Because AA Market 'Disappeared', Says Shu Yoshida
No place for Puppeteer, Gravity Rush
The former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida has said that one of the main contributing factors behind the closure of Sony's Japan Studio was the disappearance of the AA market. Speaking on the Sacred Symbols+ podcast (via VGC), Yoshida said that one of his failures during his tenure as the Head of Worldwide...
News Highly Anticipated PS5 Console Exclusive Lost Soul Aside Officially Confirms Boxed Release
Pre-orders open now
Character action title Lost Soul Aside has been one of the most anticipated PlayStation games for close to a decade, so it’d be desperately disappointing if it didn’t get a physical release. Fortunately, after initial confusion over whether it’d be available digitally only or not, trusted tipster billbil-kun has...
News CD Projekt Red Staffing Up for Studio's First Original Game
"Project Hadar needs an extraordinary crew"
CD Projekt Red currently has quite a few irons in the fire. The Witcher IV has been officially announced, and then there's the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077; more than enough for any studio to worry about, we would have thought. But then there's the mysterious Project Hadar, which will mark the
News Xbox Games on PS5 Is a Win for PlayStation Owners, Says Yoshida
"I suspect Microsoft is the biggest publisher on PlayStation"
Shuhei Yoshida, fresh from his departure from PlayStation after an illustrious 30-plus year career, has commented on Xbox’s decision to port its first-party games to PS5. “I suspect Microsoft is the biggest publisher on PlayStation,” he laughed, as part of an interview with Sacred...
News PC Users Furious Over Lost Soul Aside Being Blocked from Sale in 130 Countries
Sony at fault once again
PC enthusiasts are once again venting their anger at Sony over the restrictions the firm places on the local availability of its games, with the promising Lost Soul Aside the latest victim. While the platform holder does not own UltiZero Games, it is publishing the game on PS5 and PC under the PlayStation Studios banner. As...
News Must Own PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Smaller PS Store Sale
Ghost of Tsushima! Uncharted! More
Hot on the heels of the Planet of the Discounts promo, Sony has plunged the price of hundreds more PS5 and PS4 games on the PS Store. This latest round of offers includes some must-own first-party games, which if you haven’t picked up yet, you simply must as soon as possible. Here are the highlights (we’ll...
News Marvel Rivals Maker Reassures Fans PS5 Hit Will Not Be Affected by Layoffs
NetEase investing more into game
Not even instantly becoming one of the most popular live-service games on the market is enough, apparently, as now a support studio that worked with NetEase on Marvel Rivals has been laid off. To be clear: this seems to be a USA-based team that's been supporting the main NetEase development studio, and not the game's...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Performance on PC Has Not Been Amazing
PS Studios, PC players make for uneasy bedfellows
It's been nearly three weeks since Insomniac's excellent Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was released on PC to what might optimistically be described as a lukewarm reception. Well, now that the dust has had time to settle, it's clear that the powers that be at PlayStation need to put on their thinking caps and...
Rumour Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Will Launch on PS5 During Xbox's Summer Showcase
Shadow drop incoming?
There's no smoke without fire, and it seems the blaze is getting bigger. We're now hearing rumours about the unannounced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, which will allegedly be simultaneously announced and released in June. This comes from known leaker eXtas1s, speaking in a recent YouTube video. According to eXstas1s, Tony...
News Bad Handling of Demon's Souls PS3 Meant Sony Missed Out on Dark Souls Publishing
Dev disappointed with how it was treated
The way Sony — and former executive Shuhei Yoshida in particular — handled the PS3 release of Demon's Souls is fairly well documented at this point, with Yoshida claiming he didn't understand the game at the time and calling it "crap". The original effort went on to spawn the massively successful Dark...
Random The Ultimate Git Gud FromSoftware Challenge, Completed
To the sound of a cottage industry collapsing
FromSoftware broke the brains of an entire generation of streamers with its masochistic series of Soulslike games, beginning with Dark Souls, spanning everything in between, before reaching peak ridiculous with Elden Ring. The difficulty inherent in the developer's games and additional self-imposed...
News Ubisoft 'Confident' Assassin's Creed Shadows' Imminent March Release Date Will Stick
No more delays (hopefully)
Just several weeks away from its 20th March release date, Ubisoft is reportedly "confident" that Assassin's Creed Shadows won't be hit with another last-minute delay. According to Insider Gaming, unnamed sources say that both the publisher and Shadows' developers are now ramping up for launch — to the point where review...
News Epic Games Names and Shames Fortnite Cheater, Gives Prize Money to Charity
Making an example
In a stunning display of corporate retribution, Epic Games has sent a clear message to anyone considering cheating in Fortnite. After RepulseGod, real name Morgan Bamford, attempted to cheat their way to victory in a multi-million dollar tournament, Epic successfully sued, received a monetary settlement, banned Bamford for life,...
News Annapurna Interactive Showcase Will Reveal What's Next Following Mass Staff Walkout
Airs next week
Publisher Annapurna Interactive has announced the Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2025, a video broadcast set to take place in a few days. It's scheduled to go live on 24th February at 9am PST / 12pm EST / 5pm GMT. The publisher has mentioned updates for several upcoming games during the presentation. These include Wanderstop, Wheel...
News Fortnite Gives First Taste of Chapter 6 Season 2, Featuring Sub-Zero
Finish him
While it hasn’t been fully announced just yet, the feedback to Fortnite’s forthcoming Chapter 6 Season 2 hasn’t been amazing. Due out on 21st February, Lawless appears to have a GTA-style theme, with gangsters and criminals running wild on the Battle Royale map. Perhaps the biggest highlight for the Battle Pass is the inclusion...
News Shuhei Yoshida 'Really Appreciated' Indie Game Role Created by Jim Ryan
"He was worried about the situation with indies"
There’s been an outpouring of support on social media this week for former PS Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida, after he said in an interview with VentureBeat that he had “no choice” but to take his role as indie games champion within Sony. In comments which went viral – much to the executive’s...
News Indie Horror Hit Mouthwashing Is Set for PS5 This Year
Physical version available via Fangamer
Wrong Organ has confirmed a PS5 port of its hit horror game Mouthwashing will release later this year, both digitally on the PS Store and physically thanks to a boxed copy supplied by Fangamer. You can sign up to receive alerts relating to the latter, though a fixed release date hasn't been announced yet. The...
News HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 Locks in 13th April Release
Every path has a price
HBO has now confirmed its TV adaptation of The Last of Us will return for a second season on 13th April 2025. Looking to cover at least some of the events that take place in The Last of Us 2, three new posters have been revealed to mark the occasion. They feature Joel, Ellie, and Abby along with an "every path has a price"...
News Marvel Rivals Trailers Distract with Human Torch, The Thing Gameplay
“It's clobberin' time!”
Hot off the news that NetEase just laid off the US support team for the ridiculously successful Marvel Rivals, the marketing machine continues to roll forward relentlessly. Get a look at both Human Torch and The Thing in gameplay reveal trailers, as well as an overview of the upcoming Central Park map, set to arrive on...
Tuesday18th Feb 2025
Guide All EA Play Games on PS5, PS4
Every EA Play game in the PS5, PS4 Vault
What are all EA Play games on PS5, PS4? EA Play's subscription – formerly known as EA Access – offers a catalogue of downloadable PS5 and PS4 titles to members, as well as various in-game perks, including in-game content. On this page, we're going to list all EA Play Games on PS5, PS4, as well as answer...
Guide Best Trails Games Ranked: Which Trails Games to Play and Where to Start
A guide to Falcom's huge RPG series
Over the last few years, the Trails series has started to find some footing in the West, largely thanks to the localisation of the Trails of Cold Steel saga on PS4. And now that publisher NIS America is committed to bringing the franchise overseas, we finally have enough Trails games to warrant a guide like this...
News 10 PS5, PS4 Games Removed from PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Month
Resident Evil, Final Fantasy, Life Is Strange all gone
As the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium game lineups for February 2025 go live, Sony has also announced via the Last Chance to Play section of the service on PS5 what's leaving next month. There are 10 PS5, PS4 titles set to depart on Tuesday, 18th March 2025, and they are: Monster E
Review Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PS5) - Madcap Majima Does the Job
Noah's arc
RGG Studio hasn’t been entirely upfront about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. More of a side game in a vein similar to 2023’s The Man Who Erased His Name, the developer has suggested in the lead-up to launch it’s quite a bit bigger than Kazuma Kiryu’s tear-jerking interlude. Every bit of that is indeed true, but it still...
News 9 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Yours to Download Now
Pata Pata Pata Pon!
Another nine PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games are now available to download for active subscribers, including PS5, PS4, and Classic titles from yesteryear. The games are live now for the service in the UK and Europe, and availability in the USA will go live later in the day. Incase you need a reminder of what's on offer...
News Embattled Publisher Embracer's Sales Tumble 22%
A lot riding on Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's continued success
Embracer Group has released its latest financial results for the nine months ending 31st December 2024, and while not the total bloodbath we witnessed this time last year, the Swedish monolith still has a long way to go to return to some semblance of normality. It's important to note...
News FromSoftware Plans to Flog Characters, Bosses as Elden Ring Nightreign DLC
Save your coins
Elden Ring Nightreign, the new online focused take on FromSoftware’s smash hit RPG, will take the franchise in a very different direction – and that also appears to the case with its DLC. Text uploaded to the release’s Steam page before being swiftly removed mentioned that “additional playable characters and bosses” will...
Review Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 1 (PS5) - Slow Burn Opener Means Part 2 Must Deliver
Stand by me
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 is the first in this intriguing two-parter, and an ambitious undertaking from the original creators of Life Is Strange. Establishing two timelines, both in the mid-90s and present day, Bloom & Rage is a return to Don’t Nod’s roots with a killer setting, lovable characters, and plenty of...
News Tides of Annihilation Boasts Four Weapon Types, Dozens of Bosses, Over 30 Hours of Playtime
"Black Myth: Wukong targeted the Chinese market; we targeted a Western audience"
Tides of Annihilation might have been the biggest genuine PlayStation surprise of Sony's recent State of Play, and according to our own essential Push Square
News Despite Strong Criticism, Days Gone PS5 Is Climbing Up the PS Store Pre-Order Charts
All aboard the broken road
The announcement of Days Gone Remastered may have received a brutal reaction from disgruntled PlayStation enthusiasts, but the release has rocketed up the PS Store pre-order charts. At the time of writing, the revamped open world is sitting in tenth position in the US, behind various versions of Monster Hunter Wilds,...
News GTA 6 Reportedly Wants to Be the Next Big PS5 Metaverse
Rockstar allegedly targeting Fortnite, Roblox creators
While the metaverse has generally become a nebulous Silicon Valley buzzword designed to raise investor capital, elements of it have been realised in releases like Roblox and Fortnite. These are colossal, cross-platform experiences predominantly played online, where you can engage in all kinds...
News Pro Skater Claims to Be in an Upcoming Tony Hawk Remaster That's 'About to Come Out'
3+4 happening after all?
A professional skateboarder has stated that he's set to appear in an upcoming Tony Hawk video game remaster project. In an appearance on the Breakfast Club podcast (embedded above), Tyshawn Jones claims he's going to be in a new game in the fan favourite skateboarding game series. "I'm in a Tony Hawk coming out, so, that's...
News PS5 Has Narrowed the Gap on Switch's Indie Game Sales, Says Shu Yoshida
"Some games sold better on PlayStation than PC"
Sony’s relationship with indie developers has had some ups-and-downs over the last ten-and-a-bit years. Many of you may recall during the PS4’s initial E3 press conference, the platform holder took the unprecedented opportunity to spotlight a bunch of indie games coming to the console. This was a...
News Management Sim Classic RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Takes a Ride on PS5, PS4 in March
Complete Edition coming soon
RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition, a classic management sim from the early noughties, is finally coming to PS5 and PS4 next month. Published by Atari, the game is set to release on Sony's consoles on 20th March, 2025, with an HD coat of paint. It made its way onto Switch several years ago, but will soon be...
News Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy Crossover Boasts Truly Epic Artwork
Pure magic
While we've never particularly had an interest in competitive card games like Magic: The Gathering, all of that could change in light of its upcoming Final Fantasy crossover. Four full decks, built around and boasting gorgeous artwork from Final Fantasy's VI, VII, X, and XIV, have been revealed, and we covet them almost as desperately as...
News Another Disney Classic Looks Locked for PS Plus Premium in the Future
Don't be a Wall-E
The ever-eagle eyed Gematsu has spotted a Taiwanese rating for WALL-E, which will almost certainly be added to PS Plus Premium as an emulated classic in the future. It’s unclear whether this will be the PS2 or PSP version of the game, but judging by past releases, we’d put money on this being the portable edition. Based on...
News PS Plus Classics Patapon 3, Dropship Add Full Trophy Support
Trophy hunters on notice
One of the highlights of Sony’s refreshed PS Plus Classics approach is that all first-party games tend to include Trophy lists. And the platform holder’s maintained that commitment with the addition of PSP threequel Patapon 3 and PS2 curio Dropship: United Peace Force today. Both games have Platinums to earn, and you...
News Layoffs Confirmed at Liquid Swords, Avalanche Founder's New Studio
Following pledge to implement a "sustainable work model"
Liquid Swords, a studio started by Christofer Sundberg, who previously founded Avalanche Studios (Just Cause, Mad Max), has confirmed a round of layoffs following a financial review. The company cited "the present challenges of the video game industry" as the reason for the redundancies. The...
News Elden Ring Boss Pursues Tarnished Vendetta into Nightreign
"Someone must extinguish thy flame. Let it be Margit the Fell!"
Elden Ring Nightreign's recent network test sessions taught players many things about FromSoftware's experimental, excellent next offering. It also reminded them of a lesson that all Elden Ring players are taught early on: Margit, The Fell Omen's hatred for the Tarnished, whose very...
Monday17th Feb 2025
News PS5 Fans Are Pondering the Point of Days Gone Remastered After Graphics Comparison Emerges
Seeing double
Horizon Zero Dawn’s rumoured remaster was roundly criticised until gameplay footage emerged. While the upgrade may have seemed unnecessary prior to it being revealed, developer Nixxes did an outstanding job upgrading the PS4 original, and it ended up attracting very strong reviews. Days Gone doesn’t look like it’ll enjoy the...
Reaction Xbox Publishing More Games on PS5 Than Sony Is Not a Gotcha, It's Just a Sign of the Times
The new status quo
In the tedious and predictable aftermath to last week’s State of Play, a lot of column inches have been written about Xbox potentially
News Xbox Boss Says He's Given Up Trying to Convince PS5 Players to Switch Systems
"Let's just allow more people to play"
Talkative Xbox executive Phil Spencer says he’s given up trying to convince PS5 owners to switch to Microsoft’s machine, as his company increasingly becomes multiformat. “I’m not trying to move [PS5 players] over to Xbox anymore,” he told the XboxEra podcast. “We’re all so invested in where our...
Review Sid Meier's Civilization VII (PS5) - Legendary Strategy Series Builds a Brand New Foundation
Settle down
Firaxis' flagship series returns with Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, and, for the first time in the series’ history, it;s released simultaneously across all platforms, including the PS5. For the uninitiated, Civilization (Civ for short) is the quintessential 4X (eXplore, eXpand, eXplot, eXterminate) game where the objective is to...
News Those Classic Final Fantasy Remakes Are Reputedly Still in Development
Final Fantasy IX, Tactics en route
Cast your minds back to a different, simpler time in 2021, when leading tech firm NVIDIA spectacularly stuffed up by allowing a list of future games to leak via its GeForce Now service. Fast forward four years, and many of the games on the list have since been released, with a few notable expect
News Tides of Annihilation Proving Popular After State of Play Reveal
Voted the best PS5 game at the show
While Sony may have expected its first-party announcements to be the biggest hitters of last week's State of Play event, it's the new Chinese RPG Tides of Annihilation that's turned out to be the PS5 title attracting the most attention. A debut effort from Eclipse Glow Games, the intriguing setting combined with...
News A Free Demo for One of 2025's Most Intriguing PS5 Games Is Available Now
You can now check out Promise Mascot Agency
Promise Mascot Agency, the next game from the makers of Paradise Killer, is coming later this year, and it's one we've been keeping an eye on here at Push Square Towers. We've been very curious to see for ourselves how this one will play out, and fortunately, a playable demo has just been announced and...
News Digimon Story Time Stranger 'Updates' Set for March, 2025 Release Date Still Promised
Digidestined
Announced at PlayStation's latest State of Play, it looks like we'll be getting much more information on Digimon Story Time Stranger next month. The creature-collecting RPG will feature at Digimon Con, which is happening on the 20th March. It's a digital event that'll be streamed worldwide, although it is a Japanese broadcast, and so...
News Ubisoft Revenue, Net Bookings Decline 31%
These are not happy numbers
All eyes are on Ubisoft, one of the biggest publishers in the industry, as it finds itself in something of a fiscal pickle. The French firm has released its financial results for the nine months ending 31st December 2024, and they don't paint a pretty picture. Now more than ever, Ubisoft seems to be counting on the...
News Nightdive Rebrands System Shock 2 Remaster, Teases Release Date
Roses are red, violets are blue, I am coming back to eradicate you, insect
Formerly known as System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition, the remaster of the hugely influential immersive sim has been formally rebranded by its current masters at Nightdive Studios. Henceforth, the re-release of the game visionary Ken Levine designed before its spiritual...
News Sony's Latest State of Play Set a New Viewership Record for a PS5, PS4 Livestream
Peaks at over two million concurrent viewers
Despite pretty strong criticism since its inception, Sony’s been gradually growing its State of Play brand. And according to Streams Charts, its latest livestream set a new record for the series, peaking at over two million concurrent viewers. This data takes into account co-streamers across YouTube...
News UK Sales Charts: Civilization 7 Sells Best on PS5 in Strong Debut
EA Sports FC 25 comes top
The latest physical UK chart is in, and new arrival Civilization 7 almost makes it to the tip top. Beaten only by the ever-popular EA Sports FC 25, the strategy sim makes a commendable debut at number two. Almost half of the physical copies sold were for PS5. Elsewhere, the acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has moved...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Tops 2 Million Sales in Two Weeks
All the twos
Having sold 1 million copies at launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has now surpassed 2 million sales within its first two weeks on the market. The hardcore RPG certainly won't appeal to everyone, but it's really managed to strike a chord with those who enjoy its historical setting and deeply involved gameplay systems. Indeed,...
News Funko Fusion Developer Reportedly Struck with Layoffs Following Disastrous Launch
10:10 Games loses around 20 people
Last year saw the release of Funko Fusion, an action adventure based on the popular vinyl figures that line the walls where video games used to be in places like GAME. While the collectable Funko Pop! figures continue to be popular, depicting hundreds if not thousands of characters from modern pop culture, the...
News Ubisoft Teases Rainbow Six: Siege X, the Game's 'Biggest Transformation'
Showcase set for 13th March
Ubisoft has teased a "new era" of Rainbow Six: Siege will be ushered in as it unveils the "biggest transformation in the game's history" at a special Siege X showcase next month. Taking place on 13th March 2025, the livestream will reveal "new ways to play", deeper tactical gameplay, and "graphical and audio upgrades"...
Random Bloodborne Fans Cope with State of Play No-Show
Nightmare Frontier
Alas, another State of Play has come and gone without the barest hint of Bloodborne, and long-suffering Hunters have inevitably done what they do best, taking to social media to post through the pain. With the deeply influential, beloved FromSoftware title's 10th anniversary next month, as well as a recent string of DMCA takedo
News Expedition 33 Already Putting Its Best Foot Forward for Music Awards
13 minute video goes behind the scenes
Sandfall Interactive has published a new video that provides a deep dive into the musical score of upcoming RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Featuring interviews and voiceover from composer Lorien Testard, it touches on the numerous emotive pieces of the soundtrack as well as the journey singer Alice...
News Civilization 7's Random Map Generator Still Needs Some Work
Here be dragons
Civilization VII is a wonderfully engrossing game and a worthy successor to the series' long history, but there is some definite room for improvement. Fans have already begun noticing odd quirks in how the game's random maps are generated, which isn't great, considering these games are meant to be infinitely replayed and that its...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Adventures in Amphoreus Continue in Next PS5 Update
Titan time
For those of you who didn’t get a chance to play Honkai: Star Rail’s new Amphoreus update, it’s effectively an epic 10-hour JRPG storyline set against a loosely European-inspired backdrop involving multiple deities and an impending cataclysmic event. And that’s just part one of a plot that’s scheduled to run all year long. The...
Sunday16th Feb 2025
News Xbox to Put PS5 Logos in Future Showcases, Says Phil Spencer
About being "honest and transparent", says Xbox boss
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has stated that future livestreams and showcases from Microsoft shall feature PlayStation and Nintendo logos when they're relevant. Talking to XboxEra, Spencer explained that the company wants to be "honest and transparent about where the games are" shipping. So, when...
Poll What Were Your Favourite PS5 Games from State of Play?
Share your personal PS5 picks
Now the dust has settled and everyone has had their say on the overall show, it's time to share what your favourite PS5 game was from this week's State of Play livestream. Opinion on the digital event was generally quite mixed, with some liking a handful of announcements while others struggling to find much to love. If...
News Street Fighter's Ken, Chun-Li Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves This Year as PS5, PS4 DLC
Special Edition includes first Season Pass for $59.99
Capcom put a lot of effort into adding Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui to Street Fighter 6, and we already knew SNK would return the favour. But here’s further information: Ken and Chun-Li will be part of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves’ first Season Pass, with the characters launching in...
News Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact Brings the Uber Popular Manga to PS5 on 17th July
"If you want to get to know someone, find out what makes them angry"
Yoshihiro Togashi’s long-running and ridiculously popular manga Hunter x Hunter will make its PS5 debut on 17th July, when Bushiroad’s three-on-three fighter Nen x Impact deploys. Pre-orders are available now and include 48-hour Early Access on Sony’s system. Elsewhere,...
Saturday15th Feb 2025
Guide Best Local Multiplayer Games on PS4
The best couch multiplayer games on PS4 ranked
What are the best local multiplayer games on PS4? The truth is, there are so many great options for some couch multiplayer goodness on PS4. While many titles offer great online experiences, nothing quite beats local multiplayer together with friends and family in the same room. Luckily, the PS4 has a...
Family-friendly PS5 games ranked and rated
What are the best kids games on PS5? Many video games target a more mature audience, but there are just as many aimed at children. The good news is that there are lots of fantastic family-friendly experiences on PS5 that can be enjoyed at all ages. Whether you're looking for something simple to engage the...
Guide Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Cheats: All Cheat Codes and How to Use Them
Every cheat in Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered listed
What are all cheat codes in Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered? How do you cheats in Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered? As yet another collection of classic games from Aspyr hits PS5 and PS4, so too do more cheat codes. Returning to the Lara Croft series, this means Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation cheats, Tomb...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2025?
Plus or minus?
This month's PS Plus Extra and Premium games were announced a little later than usual. Confirmed during PlayStation's latest State of Play, there are nine titles up for grabs across the two tiers, starting from the 18th February. Star Wars: Jedi Survivor is the obvious Extra headliner here; the big budget action adventure released on...
Rumour One of Sony's Last PS5 Live Service Games Fairgames Out in 2026
Will it get a fair shot?
Following numerous cancellations, we're probably now at a point where you could count the number of PS5 live-service games Sony has in the works on one hand. Fairgame$ from Haven Studio and Bungie game Marathon are two of them, but it's been suggested the former needs more time. According to Giant Bomb journalist Jeff Grubb,...
News This PS Portal Commercial Is One of the Cutest Things You'll See Today
Play finds a way
We already know PS Portal has exceeded all expectations and become a big hit for Sony. The Remote Play handheld was the best-selling accessory in the United States last year, and its success is showing very few signs of slowing. It’s telling, then, that the Japanese giant is now making big-budget commercials for the peripheral...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 568
Night reigns
Another hectic week in the PlayStation sphere has come to a conclusion, and now we're eager to decompress with some good old fashioned gaming. Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: After getting some hands on time at a recent preview event, I'm dying to try out Elden Ring Nightreign again, which has it's CNT this weekend! Echo...
Mini Review Afterlove EP - Musical Odyssey Emerging from Development Tragedy Is Worth the Trip
All you need is love
Considering the real-life tragedy surrounding the development of Afterlove EP, it would have been easy to forgive developer Pikselnesia for not moving forward with work on the title. To its credit, it's powered forward and delivered a poignant, prescient experience worth your time. You play Rama, a musician who returns to his...
Friday14th Feb 2025
Guide Elden Ring Nightreign Beta Test: All Start Times and How to Access
All 5 Elden Ring Nightreign beta test sessions detailed
What are all start times and how do you access the Elden Ring Nightreign beta test? With a 30th May 2025 launch date now officially confirmed, FromSoftware is conducting a pre-launch beta test to let potential buyers try the game and the developer stress its online servers. In this Elden Ring...
Reaction The PS5 Discourse Around State of Plays Is Becoming Draining
The state of play
We’re all for fair criticism, but the discourse around Sony’s State of Play livestreams is slowly beginning to grate. Before we get accused of being hypocrites, we’ll readily accept we’ve fed the narrative at times. We’ve opined the manufacturer’s overall lack of fan engagement, and the inconsistency between shows...
News Tides of Annihilation Looks Like PS5's Next Big Thing in Outrageous Extended Gameplay
Unbelievable, Jeff
The great thing about the emerging Chinese development scene is that truly amazing titles can seemingly come from nowhere, and that’s certainly the case with Tides of Annihilation. This London-based character action title simply looks incredible, and is shaping up to be the PS5’s next big thing. An extended gameplay demo...
Gods, angels, and mummies
Storied developer Aspyr has been knocking it out of the park recently. It followed the first three Tomb Raider remasters with an update of the beloved Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver games. More recently, the studio threw a satisfying curve ball with Star Wars: Jedi Power Battles, a remaster nobody knew they needed. It now...
Reminder PS Plus Extra, Premium Lose These 8 Games Next Week
It really is the Last Chance to Play
While a new lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games was confirmed earlier this week, the date they go live (Tuesday, 18th February 2025) also marks the moment a different list of eight PS5, PS4 titles leaves the service. It'll be an RPG exodus next week, with the following games taken off PS Plus:
News Open World RPG Fantasy Life i Officially Announced for PS5, PS4, Alongside May Release Date
Switch it up
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time has been confirmed for a PS5 and PS4 release, having previously been leaked via a brief PS Store listing. Originally, this successor to 2012 3DS title Fantasy Life was going to be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch — but it's now coming to just
News Sony Puts PS Plus Extra, Premium on Sale in the USA
Discount live for 10 days
Sony is running a sale on its PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscription tiers for the next 10 days in the USA, with a saving of up to 37 per cent on offer. The discount only seems to be applying for new sign-ups and returning members, so you can't stack your current membership this way. The sale actually makes both...
News The Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered PS5 Trophies Are Once Again a Mess
There is at least a Platinum Trophy this time
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered releases for both PS5 and PS4 today, bringing back The Last Revelation, Chronicles, and The Angel of Darkness with modern visuals and enhancements. It's another great bundle on the face of it, but potential PS5 buyers should know of a second messy Trophy list, a flaw that also...
News PS5, PS4 Kart Racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Rumoured SEGA Stars Could Be DLC
To be this good takes AGES
Look, we really like the Sonic kart racing games, but we’re particularly big fans of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. Why? Well, because we loved the gameplay – which appears to be present in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – but also because we enjoyed the character roster. There’s hope, however, that SEGA’s...
News HBO's The Last of Us Will Likely Run for Four Seasons
It can't be for nothing
HBO's excellent adaptation of Naughty Dog's The Last of Us doesn't have a definitive end in sight, but "it's currently looking like four seasons" will be needed to tell the tale as we know it. That's according to a new interview from Deadline with HBO executive Francesca Orsi (thanks, Eurogamer). Potentially giving everyone...
Game of the Month Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (January 2025)
As voted by you
It's been a long time coming, but our official Game of the Month series is back! As the name suggests, these articles allow us to peer into the past, celebrating the month that was by recalling its best PS5 games. But of course, we need your help to determine our Game of the Month winner. January 2025 wasn't a particularly busy...
News PlayStation First-Party Cleans Up at the DICE Awards 2025
Flawless victory
If The Game Awards is the MTV Awards, then the DICE Awards is the Grammys. Or something like that. Either way, Sony’s first-party absolutely cleaned up at the event overnight, which is voted on by industry professionals. Astro Bot won five awards, including Game of the Year, while Helldivers 2 grabbed four gongs. MLB The Show 24...
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Carves Through a Deserved 1 Million Sales
A true warrior
It's official: Dynasty Warriors: Origins has been a hit for Koei Tecmo, surpassing 1 million sales in the space of a month, or thereabouts. The Dynasty Warriors series has never been a commercial juggernaut. Back in the days of the PS2 and PS3, the games used to sell especially well in Japan — but the property rarely caught on in...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Pre-Orders Are 'Solid', in Line with Odyssey
"Together, we will be unstoppable"
Ubisoft says that pre-orders for its upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows are "solid". While specifics weren't forthcoming, they are currently "in line with those of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the second most successful entry of the franchise". Players who do pre-order will gain the Claws of Awaji expansion in the...
News It Takes Two Film Flailing, Even Josef Fares Is in the Dark
"Hollywood, there's so much bulls***"
Remember when, around three years ago, it seemed like every game under the sun was getting a film or TV adaptation? One such film was based on Hazelight's extremely successful co-op outing; It Takes Two. But since its Amazon-funded, The Rock-led existence was revealed, we've heard nothing. According to outspoken...
News Liege-Lord Embracer Pleased with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Continued Success
Fuedal obligations
We hadn't heard from the once-flailing Embracer Group in a minute, but with the success of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, developer Warhorse Studios' liege-lord has come forth to take the glory and gold due it by feudal right, as the parent company of its publisher, Deep Silver. Nearing two million sales in just two weeks, Embracer...
News Paradox Interactive Adds Jagged Alliance 3 Dev to Its Strategic Arsenal
A.I.M. is back online
Probably the largest publisher of admittedly niche strategy games in the industry, Paradox Interactive has acquired all shares in Bulgarian developer Haemimont Games, perhaps best known as the developer of Tropico 5 and, more recently, the revival of the mercenary tactical series with Jagged Alliance 3. In a press release,...
Thursday13th Feb 2025
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for February 2025?
All the PS5 reveals
Five months after its last outing, Sony has returned to the digital stage with a bumper State of Play show housing over 40 minutes of PS5 news, reveals, and game announcements. To have your say on the showcase, click on through to our latest Push Square Poll. Below you'll find a complete list of all the announcements from Sony's...
Guide Astro Bot Trophy Guide: All PS5 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Astro Bot
In this Astro Bot Trophy guide, we will be delving into the game's full Trophy list, explaining each one and revealing how to unlock them. As part of our Astro Bot guide, you can use our Trophy roadmap as you make your way towards unlocking the Platinum. If you want to learn everything there is to know about...
News PS Plus Copies of Days Gone Won't Offer Cheap $10 Upgrade to New PS5 Version
A wheel shame
If you’re one of the millions who redeemed Days Gone as part of your PS Plus subscription all the way back in April 2021, you won’t be eligible for a cheap $10 upgrade to the new PS5 version of the game. While everyone who purchased Days Gone on the PS4 will be able to upgrade to Days Gone Remastered for the aforementioned price,...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for February 2025?
Have your say on the latest PS5 show
The first State of Play livestream of the year from Sony is now over, having provided us with a fairly decent glimpse at what 2025 has in store for PS5 owners. In the leadup to these showcases, it's always difficult to properly align your expectations as the State of Play branding can be so unpredictable. As...
All Uncharted games ranked and rated
What are the best Uncharted games? The swashbuckling world of Nathan Drake and his allies is one of the most beloved series PlayStation has in its corner. Developed (primarily) by famed Californian studio Naughty Dog, Uncharted's strength lies in its Hollywood-like storytelling, lovable characters, and...
News The GTA 6 2025 Release Window May Have Just Gotten Smaller
We have to thank Borderlands 4 for something
Rockstar Games currently has GTA 6 slated to launch in the Fall 2025 window, but last night's State of Play event could have inadvertently reduced that timeframe by a little. From the same company putting out GTA 6, it was confirmed that Borderlands 4 will release for PS5 on 23rd September 2025. In...
All God of War games ranked and rated
What are the best God of War games? In the pantheon of popular PlayStation intellectual properties, God of War occupies the throne room alongside other household names like Uncharted and Gran Turismo. Developed (mostly) by Santa Monica Studio, the beloved series has evolved from its pure action game roots into a...
News 5 More Astro Bot PS5 Levels Coming for Free, First Is Out Today
PS5 Pro update also included
Team Asobi has today announced another batch of new levels for its PS5 platformer Astro Bot. All completely free, an additional five levels will be rolled out over the coming weeks, with the first going live today. PS5 Pro owners can also look forward to a patch that'll allow the game to take advantage of Sony's upgraded...
News PS Plus Members Are Upgrading to Higher Tiers on PS5, PS4
Revenue per user is rising
Sony’s successfully encouraging its PS Plus Essential subscribers to upgrade to the more expensive PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers. You may remember, under immense pressure from Xbox Game Pass, the Japanese giant rebranded its subscription and added more expensive options to its offering. PS Plus Ex
News Sony Reiterates Major PS5 First-Party Games Will Launch in 2025, Anticipates High Performance
A good year ahead
Sony enjoyed a record-breaking holiday with PS5, but it believes business could improve even further as it edges towards a new fiscal year. As part of its financial presentation, it reiterated that major first-party titles Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Ghost of Yotei are slated to release this year. <related...
News New Bungie Game Targeting PS5, PC, and Switch Skips State of Play Reveal
Despite rumours, it wasn't confirmed
With the next State of Play livestream now less than 12 hours away, rumours and speculation are rampant as to what Sony will have to share during the digital showcase. The likes of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Lost Soul Aside, and Hell Is Us all seem like locks, but a fresh rumour suggests another game...
News Death Stranding 2 Edges Closer to PS5 Release with More Age Ratings
Tune in to SXSW next month for more
If there really is to be a State of Play livestream taking place next week, then Death Stranding 2 looks increasingly likely to be the headline act. A new age rating for the PS5 title has been published by the South Korean board GRAC. While an age rating doesn't always indicate a release date is near —
News Housemarque's New PS5 Game Will Be a Little Less Punishing Than Returnal
"Every death is valuable"
Returnal is comfortably one of the best PS5 games, but it wasn’t everyone’s cup of coffee. <related ids="178092"> Some fans didn’t like how punishing the roguelike was, as while there were tiny elements of progression, you were generally forced to start from scratch with each new run. While plenty of people...
Bear the nightmare
Taking place mere months after the events of Trails through Daybreak, its sequel — simply titled Trails through Daybreak 2 here in the west — often feels like a character-driven epilogue rather than a full-blown follow-up. The first Daybreak told a complete tale; the kind of storyline that Falcom usually splits across two...
News Consoles Are Alive and Well As PS5 Hits Over 75 Million Units Shipped Worldwide
Huge numbers after a massive quarter
Sony has shipped over 75 million PS5 consoles worldwide. The number comes courtesy of the company’s financial report, where it confirmed it shipped 9.5 million units during its third quarter, which ended on 31st December, 2024. This actually means that the PS5 closed the gap on the PS4 launch aligned by around...
Xbox version teases Bomberman mode
Now officially confirmed for 28th August 2025, Konami has also revealed the Ape Escape mode it has bundled with PS5 versions of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. It's a mode exclusive to PS5 and PC, returning from the original PS2 version, but seemingly due to the ties it has with Sony, the Xbox Series X|S...
Mini Review Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip (PS5) - A Simple, Delightfully Silly Sandbox
Joyride
Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip is a short but sweet open world adventure about one kid's ambition to drive into space. After acquiring a car to call his own, Terry's main objective is to make it go so fast it can escape his planet's gravity, and to do that, he'll have to explore every inch of his hometown and help out the locals. It's refreshingly...
News After Astro Bot's Success, Expect More Family PS5 Games from PS Studios
No kidding
The brilliant Astro Bot released last year to universal acclaim, and it seems its success has validated Sony's decision to branch out into the family game space. Speaking in a recent earnings call, Sony head Hiroki Totoki talks about the game, specifically its multiple award wins at The Game Awards. "At The Game Awards 2024, our...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Is Simply Stunning in New-Gen Features Trailer
Seeing is believing
Assassin's Creed Shadows’ 20th March release on PS5 is creeping ever closer, and to hold us over in the meantime, Ubisoft has released a new-gen features trailer that is, admittedly, primarily focused on PC. Still, all platforms will benefit from the features of its formidable Anvil Engine, which allows for impressive...
News PS5, PS4 Attracted the Most Players in PlayStation History in December
That's impressive
More people played PS5 and PS4 in December 2024 than they have since Sony started tracking the data. An incredible 129 million players logged in during the month, an increase of 5% year-over-year. What does this tell us? Well, despite the constant doom and gloom around home consoles, it means more people are playing PlayStation...
News Of Course Five Nights at Freddy's Is the Big Winner from State of Play
It can't keep getting away with this
We may never understand the excitement surrounding it, but there's a reason why Sony continues to include Five Nights at Freddy's games in its PS5 livestreams: they do big numbers. The latest State of Play showcase is evidence of that, as the new PS5 trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic is...
News Sony Will Publish PS5 Fan Favourite Stellar Blade on PC
Stellar stuff
Sony will publish Stellar Blade on PC, as it continues to ramp up its efforts on Steam and the Epic Games Store. While fellow console exclusive Rise of the Ronin is being published by Koei Tecmo, the Japanese giant is helping Korean developer Shift Up bring its character action hit to a new audience. <related ids="178093">
News Picturesque British Setting Belies Atomfall's Post-Apocalyptic Dangers
Fallout from the Windscale nuclear disaster
Atomfall, from Sniper Elite and Zombie Army developer Rebellion, appears to be Britain's answer to Fallout and S.T.A.L.K.E.R., and it's almost upon us, out next month on 27th March on PS5. The rolling hills and green countryside make for a perfect counterpoint to the grim realities of post-apocalyptic...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Isn't Out on PS5 Yet, But Capcom's Already Revealed Its First Free Updates
Lots to look forward to
Monster Hunter Wilds is going to be monstrous on PS5 this month, but even once you’ve worked through the presumably massive amounts of day one content, there’s more to look forward to. As part of yesterday’s State of Play, publisher Capcom confirmed the game’s first free post-release updates. “In the week after...
Guide Astro Bot: Tick-Tock Shock - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Tick-Tock Shock
Looking for a Tick-Tock Shock collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Tick-Tock Shock, a level found in Vicious Void. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Tick-Tock Shock collectibles walkthrough will sho
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii PS5 Demo Available Now
PS4 misses out on the demo
Announced overnight during the State of Play livestream, SEGA has released a new PS5 demo for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on the PS Store. You'll be able to sample the Goro Majima-focused side game ahead of its release on 21st February 2025, with various sections of the full game available to try. While the game...
News Until Dawn Goes Groundhog Day in Rousing New Movie Trailer
Over and over again
Until Dawn is already a playable teen slasher movie, so we weren’t always sure how its big screen adaptation was going to stand out. But credit where credit’s due: this is a really creative take on the Supermassive Games favourite. Think of this like Cabin in the Woods meets Groundhog Day. Basically, the cast are living the...
News Peacock's Surprisingly Great Twisted Metal TV Series Returns This Summer
Heavy metal
Twisted Metal had no right to be as fun as it was. The television series adaptation was a barrel of laughs, and unsurprisingly was picked up for a second season after performing well above expectations. And here’s your first taste of the new series, which brings the story back to its original inspiration. For those of you who...
News Wingspan's PS5, PS4 Asia DLC Revealed, Migrating This Summer
Life takes wing
Wingspan, the serene avian strategic card game, will soon be feature-complete, or at least, will be on par with the excellent board game where it all began. Having gathered the gorgeous flocks of birds native to both Europe and Oceania (which includes Australia's disgusting, hated White Ibis, known colloquially down under as a
Wednesday12th Feb 2025
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds Beta 2: All Start Times, Preload, What's New, and Rewards
Every detail covering Monster Hunter Wilds Beta 2 revealed
With the full release now just a few weeks away, Capcom has returned with a second Monster Hunter Wilds beta. This one is slightly bigger and more accessible than the first, so we're here to run you through everything there is to know. In this Monster Hunter Wilds guide, we'll reveal all...
News 9 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2025 Announced
Star Wars! Lost Records! Patapon!
Sony has today revealed the lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games heading to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of February 2025. There are 9 titles in total announced, and all will be available to download and play from Tuesday, 18th February 2025. The games are as follows: PS Plus Extra: February...
News Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Confirms PS5 Release Date in New Trailer
The leak was right
The release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has leaked online after appearing on Sony's PS Store. According to PS5's digital storefront (both browser and on console), the remake of Konami's classic stealth action game will launch on 28th August, 2025: The release date on the console PS Store page is visible in the...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for February 2025?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Another PlayStation State of Play is upon us, promising "news and updates on great games coming to the PS5". That all sounds great, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play. <related ids="178012"> When Is PlayStation's State of...
News London Is in Ruins for New PS5 Game Tides of Annihilation
Inspired by Devil May Cry, Stellar Blade
One of the standout new game announcements from Sony's latest State of Play livestream, the newly formed Chinese developer Eclipse Glow Games has revealed Tides of Annihilation for PS5. The game uses the English capital of London as a backdrop for an action-heavy experience inspired by Devil May Cry and...
News Max Payne PS5 Remakes Enter 'Full Production' in Latest Remedy Update
Working with Rockstar towards key objectives
As open about its development efforts and future pipeline as ever, Remedy has announced its Max Payne 1 + 2 Remake project has now entered "full production". The update is sourced from its latest financial statement to investors, where it confirmed it's making "steady progress" as it works alongside...
News Digimon Story: Time Stranger Confirmed for 2025 on PS5
About time
A new Digimon Story title has been leaked via a pre-order listing on GameStop's official website. Spotted by Gematsu on X, the page doesn't tell us much right now. The game is apparently called Digimon Story: Time Stranger, and it's coming to PS5. The timing of this leak suggests that an announcement is imminent — and with a fresh...
News Days Gone Remastered Is Real, Out for PS5 This April
PS4 owners can upgrade to PS5 version for $10
The rumours were real: Days Gone Remastered is a real video game project Sony is releasing for PS5 and PC. The original PS4 title has been remastered for PS5 and PC, and packs in new content like extra modes and features. If you own a copy on PS4, you'll be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for $10...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (12th February, 2025)
Death Stranding 2! Metal Gear Delta! Bloodborne?
Are you planning to watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play livestream? As the first in a very busy year, the Japanese giant has the opportunity to set out its stall for 2025. While it's been coy about what it has planned for the broadcast, it's said we can expect a "creative and unique selection of...
News Brutal, Explorative PS5 Game Hell Is Us Confirmed for September Launch
$80 for the Deluxe Edition
The brutal, exploration-focused action title Hell Is Us may be part of the rumoured State of Play livestream that's widely speculated to take place later this week. The Xbox Store has pushed live a pre-order page for a Deluxe Edition priced at $80. Then, the Twitter account Pl
News Massive PS5 Update Gives You Reason to Replay Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
Here are all the patch notes
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black may have come from nowhere, but it was one of the best-selling PS5 games in the US last month. And now you already have a reason to replay it. A new update, available now, adds New Game+ mode to the popular remaster, allowing you to enjoy the entire campaign again with all of your previous content...
News Sony XDEV Urges Fans to Tune in to PS5 Livestream Today
"Something pretty cool is happening"
It looks like we’re getting some big updates from Sony’s XDEV division during today’s State of Play livestream. For those who don’t know, XDEV – previously named XDEV Europe – is a British-based development unit wholly owned by Sony, which is tasked with supporting external studios to release...
News 1,500 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Latest Huge PS Store Sale
Resident Evil! Lollipop Chainsaw! Psychonauts!
Another week, another PS Store promotional sale. Using the now familiar Planet of the Discounts banner, Sony has put close to 1,500 PS5, PS4 games on sale for two weeks, until 26th February 2025. Below you'll find a selection of the best deals and offers found in the latest PS Store sale. Resident...
News Saros Is the Next PS5 Exclusive Game from Returnal Dev Housemarque, Coming 2026
Sci-fi roguelite action
Sony and developer Housemarque have announced Saros, launching exclusively on PS5 (with PS5 Pro support, of course) in 2026. All we have so far is a cinematic trailer introducing player character Arjun Devraj, who's trapped on shapeshifting planet Carcosa, which is stuck in a loop surrounding a solar eclipse. While the...
News PS Plus Premium Adding a Trio of Classic FromSoftware Titles in 2025
Armoured to the core
For the new crop of fans, FromSoftware is all about Elden Ring and Bloodborne. But the Japanese developer has a long history on PlayStation, and you’ll be able to explore some of its origins with PS Plus Premium later this year. Sony announced during its State of Play livestream that three
News PS5, PS4, PC Players Can't Decide Who Civilization 7's UI Was Made For
Second-class citizens?
Civilization VII is officially out now on PS5, PS4 and PC, and players willing to pay for the privilege have been able to play for about a week. In a historical development we wouldn't have predicted, it seems there is still quite a bit of room for improvement (Push Square's review is still in the works), and players are...
Preview Elden Ring Nightreign Is the Most Interesting PS5, PS4 Multiplayer Game of 2025
Rise together, Tarnished
Elden Ring Nightreign is not your typical FromSoftware experience. It’s a multiplayer game and draws inspiration from battle royales and looter shooters. It’s certainly not what you expect from the team behind some of the best RPGs of the last two decades. Yet after spending more than six hours with the game on PS5,...
News Lost Soul Aside Finally Launches for PS5 This May
Pre-order on PS5, PC from 19th Feb
Lost Soul Aside studio UltiZero Games has finally confirmed its debut PS5, PC title will release for 30th May 2025. Long awaited after many years of production, it comes by way of Sony's internal China Hero Project. Check out the latest trailer above, with pre-orders going live on 19th February 2025. The game will...
News Ex-GTA Producer Reveals Futuristic Third-Person Action Shooter MindsEye for PS5
Eye eye
Described as an 'action-adventure thriller', MindsEye is a newly announced PS5 title set in the relatively near future. It's coming to Sony's console this summer. It's directed by Leslie Benzies, who was once the president of Rockstar North up in Scotland. He was producer on every Grand Theft Auto title dating back to GTA 3, as well as the...
News Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Is the First of SEGA's Old Franchise Revivals, and It Looks Awesome
From the makers of Streets of Rage 4
You may remember SEGA announced it's reviving a bunch of its dormant IPs; one of them is Shinobi, and it looks like it'll be the first to release. The full title of this new game is Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 29th August, 2025. Coming from Lizardcube, one of the devs behind the...
News Xbox Game Hellblade 2 Might Be Out for PS5 'Very Soon'
A case of when, not if
While it's not yet been announced as one of the PS5 ports Microsoft currently has in the works, it has been claimed that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 could be launching on Sony's current-gen console "pretty soon". Windows Central scribe Jez Cordon responded to a tweet earlier today about the State of Play livestream set for...
News Lies of P DLC Overture Announced, Coming to PS5, PS4 This Summer
A prequel to the main game
Roughly one and a half years after the title's original release, Round8 Studio has finally unveiled the Lies of P expansion it has in the works. It's called Overture and will release for PS5, PS4 this summer. The DLC will require the base game to play it, and you can catch the first look above. Here's the story setup,...
News Warriors: Abyss Is a Budget Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors Roguelite, Out Now on PS5, PS4
Hell yeah
A rather strange surprise from the latest State of Play broadcast, Warriors: Abyss is an entirely new title from Koei Tecmo. It's a crossover game in what seems to be the Warriors Orochi universe, in which over 100 characters from Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors take on hell itself. This isn't your usual hack-and-slash musou...
News PS5's Onimusha: Way of the Sword Looks Outstanding in New Gameplay Trailer
Starring Miyamoto Musashi
Capcom has given us our first real look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword — and it looks superb. This new trailer shows off some in-game combat footage, and much like the developers have said previously, there's a clear focus on sword-based action, with thoughtful movement, parries, and killer finishers all playing a role...
News Octopus Platformer Darwin's Paradox Isn't the Next Game We Expected from Konami
But we'll take it
Publisher Konami has announced its next game, and it's not quite what you might have in mind. Darwin's Paradox is a platformer about a silly little octopus, and it's coming to PS5 in 2025. Playing as the titular cephalopod, you're scooped out of the sea and into a strange food factory. You'll need to use Darwin's innate abilities,...
News PS5 Favourite Stellar Blade Plays Dress Up with NIKKE DLC, Coming to PC in June
Big updates for Shift Up hit
Yes, Stellar Blade is adding crossover content inspired by smartphone gacha game, NIKKE: Goddess of Victory. It looks like you’ll be able to dress heroine Eve in a variety of outfits from the mobile title, including Rapi, Alice, Dorothy, and more. There’ll also be
News The Hype for Monster Hunter Wilds Is Real as World Sales Erupt Seven Years After Release
World's world
Monster Hunter World has become a seemingly eternal money-spinner for Capcom, as the action RPG continues to post impressive sales numbers seven whole years after its release. The impending launch of Monster Hunter Wilds has no doubt sparked this latest sales bump, with IGN Japan reporting that World somehow managed to shift 1 million...
News Directive 8020 Looks Like a PS5 Return to Form for Until Dawn Creator
In space, no one can hear you scream
Supermassive Games, the original creator of Until Dawn, has been a bit hit or miss since its breakout PS4 hit. But Directive 8020 looks like a brilliant narrative adventure. This one looks like a mix between Alien and The Thing, as a ragtag crew of astronauts are stalked by a terrifying lifeform which can assume...
News Sci-Fi FPS Metal Eden Will Rip and Tear PS5 in May
Hyper-Unit Aska reporting for duty
Metal Eden was revealed during Sony's State of Play showcase, arriving on 6th May on PS5. The fast-paced sci-fi shooter is from developer Reikon Games, and players are cast in the role of Aska, an android tasked with an ambiguous mission by its enigmatic creator, known as Nexus. In addition to gunplay, gameplay...
News Crysis 4 Put on Ice as Crytek Announces Significant Layoffs
An actual crisis
It's not looking good for Crysis 4, folks. Developer Crytek has just announced layoffs that will impact 15% of its 400-strong workforce, and it turns out that the long-awaited sequel has been "on hold" since last year. The company's statement on its current situation is rather frank. It outlines "unfavourable marketing dynamics",...
News Borderlands 4 Out on PS5 in September, Dedicated State of Play Confirmed
State of Play show in the Spring
Gearbox Software has announced Borderlands 4 will release for PS5 on 23rd September 2025, and it'll have a lot more to share in an upcoming State of Play livestream dedicated entirely to the game. That will debut in Spring, but you can catch a new trailer above. In a new PlayStation Blog post, Borderlands 4 is...
News Anticipated PS5, PC Indie Lost Soul Aside Practically Confirmed for State of Play
"The answer is yes"
It looks like we may finally get a release date for anticipated indie action game Lost Soul Aside during today’s State of Play. We’ve been reporting on this effort from Chinese studio UltiZero Games for nearing a decade now, but it’s finally on the cusp of completion. Late last year, a new gam
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Has You Racing Across Dimensions on PS5, PS4
Closed network test soon
After a very brief teaser, SEGA has shown off Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for the first time, and it's looking really fun. This kart racer, starring Sonic the Hedgehog and all his colourful friends and enemies, features all kinds of vehicle transformations, but the big new attraction here is that you'll be racing across...
News Mysterious Puzzle Adventure Blue Prince Is Coming to PS5, Day One on PS Plus
No room for error
Blue Prince is a very promising-looking puzzle adventure title, and it's just been announced for PS5. What's more, the game will be launching into PS Plus Extra's game catalogue from day one. This is a first-person game in which you explore a mysterious mansion with a layout that's constantly changing. You need to plot out the...
News The Battle Royale That Started It All Has Never Been More Profitable
PUBG still the GOAT
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, known today as PUBG: Battlegrounds, has never been more profitable, according to publisher Krafton. The South Korean firm won the hearts and minds of core gamers by saving Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks from the dustbin of history and still posted record-breaking profits from its efforts in...
News Capcom Confirms Onimusha 2 PS4 Remaster Will Launch in May
Better graphics and modern controls
Announced just recently in the Capcom Spotlight showcase, the Japanese publisher has now revealed its PS4 remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny will launch on 23rd May 2025. This will be a PS4 version, but it can be played on PS5 via backwards compatibility. Check out the new trailer above. The remastered...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Could Be Speeding into PS5 Livestream
Gotta go fast
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is one of the greatest kart racers ever made, up there with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. There’s enthusiasm around Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, then, which was announced for the PS5 and PS
News Elden Ring Nightreign Is Out Sooner Than You Think, Set for PS5, PS4 This May
Right around the Limveld corner
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have announced their multiplayer spin-off Elden Ring Nightreign will release for PS5 and PS4 on 30th May 2025. Accompanied by hands-on preview articles — including our own take — the release date means Nightreign is right around the corner, only three months away from launch. The...
News The Midnight Walk Is One of the Most Striking PS5, PSVR2 Indies of the Year
Burton would be proud
What if Tim Burton made a first-person adventure game? Well, it’d probably look a lot like The Midnight Walk. Announced previously but now confirmed for 8th May, this looks unlike anything you’ve ever played before. Here’s the blurb: “Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his...
News The Ghoul Says Fallout Season 2 Blows the First 'Out of the Water'
Walter Goggins would know
Fallout fans starved of the life-giving essence of Amazon's excellent TV adaptation have been thrown a bone; filming was paused due to the LA wildfires (with firefighting efforts being hindered by none other than the co-founder of Treyarch), but star Walter Goggins, who plays The Ghoul, says that what they've got cooking...
News Marvel Rivals Immediately Walks Back Controversial Mid-Season Rank Reset
"Flame on!"
Marvel Rivals has done an immediate about-face, walking back the mid-season rank reset it announced yesterday in the face of fan furore. Developer NetEase had initially said that with the second half of season 1 arriving on 21st February, players' competitive ranking would be dropping some four divisions; that's no longer the case. Not...
News Like a Dragon's Ichiban Off on Fitting Dave the Diver DLC Crossover
Surf's up?
In one of the more apt crossovers in recent memory, Like a Dragon's indefatigable protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga, is headed off on another tropical holiday to Dave the Diver's Blue Hole. The very cool crossover was revealed during Sony's State of Play Showcase and will arrive on PS5 and PS4 in April. Called Ichiban's Holiday, Dave and crew...
News One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Sets Sail for PS5 with More DLC Planned
Nautical but nice
Bandai Namco’s unprecedented post-release support for its successful anime adaptations has claimed a new benefactor, as One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 – originally released in 2020 – is coming to the PS5 with new DLC planned. There’s currently no word on whether the new-gen version will offer a free upgrade from the PS4, but...
News Hit Survival Crafting Game Abiotic Factor Announced for PS5, Will Be Day One on PS Plus
Factor it in
Publisher Playstack has announced that its survival crafting experience, Abiotic Factor, is coming to consoles, including PS5. The game made a decent splash on PC when it launched in early access last year, and when it hits its 1.0 final version in Summer 2025, it'll arrive on PS5 — day one on PS Plus Extra. This is a first-person,...
News It Wouldn't Be a State of Play without Five Nights at Freddy's
It really wouldn't
Much like Oddworld, Five Nights at Freddy’s is a franchise that Sony simply loves. The good news is that, unlike the former, the latter has a colossal fanbase. In fact, some of the most popular trailers ever uploaded to the PlayStation channel pertain to FNAF, as the kids call it. This new game, Five Nights at Freddy’s:...
News No, We Don't Really Know What the Next PixelJunk Game Is Either
Dreams of Another announced for PS5
Developer Q-Games, makers of the fan favourite PixelJunk series, has announced its next title, Dreams of Another — and it's all a bit of a mystery so far. Coming to PS5 with PSVR2 support this year, this is a "third-person exploration-action game" built around a particular theme: "There is no creation without...
News Question Centum's Unreliable Narrative Adventure on PS5, PS4
Disturbia
Centum is an unconventional, upsetting narrative adventure game in which players are cast as a prisoner attempting to escape their cell. But is that truly the objective here? With a narrative as fluid as the warped mind of the game's narrator, Centum is coming to PS5 and PS4 on 11th March. Forced to navigate a series of mind-bending...
News Co-Op Adventure Split Fiction Continues to Look Superb In Latest PS5 Trailer
Releases very soon
Split Fiction, the next game from It Takes Two developer Hazelight, is looking fantastic. We didn't need to see another trailer, but we got one, and we're no less excited. Focusing on the game's story, the trailer is centred around the two protagonists, young writers Mio and Zoe, who are trapped within the worlds they've both...
News WWE 2K25 Is Adding a Social Sandbox on PS5 Similar to the NBA 2K Games
The Island awaits
We’re surprised it’s taken this long for NBA 2K25’s online social hub concept to expand to other sports games. It looks like 2K Sports stablemate WWE 2K25 will be the first to bite, though. The Island is being billed as an immersive social space for you, your friends, and strangers to engage in quests, events, and more...
Tuesday11th Feb 2025
Guide Best PS5, PS4 Games Like Super Mario
Plumber-like platformers on PS5 and PS4
What are the best PS5, PS4 games like Super Mario? No matter whether you're a hardcore gaming fanatic or just dipping your toe into video games, Mario is almost unanimously regarded as the king of platformers. However, you can't play Mario games just anywhere. They're exclusive to Nintendo's consoles, meaning...
News State of Play Confirmed for Wednesday, 40+ Minutes of PS5 News and Updates
Taking place at 10pm GMT / 2pm PT / 5pm ET
Sony has revealed the first State of Play livestream will take place this Wednesday, 12th February 2025, featuring more than 40 minutes of PS5 game announcements, news, and updates. The showcase starts at 10pm GMT / 2pm PT / 5pm ET. In the PlayStation Blog post announcing the event, Sony says to expect...
Guide All PS5, PS4 Games with Mouse and Keyboard Support
Point and click
If you’re playing on the PS5 and PS4, then you’ll already be familiar with the DualSense and DualShock 4 as your primary input options. But did you know Sony’s consoles also support mouse and keyboards? While it’s down to individual developers to implement support for the optional accessories, we’re keeping tabs on all...
News Sony Quietly Pulls 'Eslop' Titles in Face of Mounting Pressure
Draining the swamp
Last week, IGN published a report on the increasing amount of "eslop" cluttering up digital storefronts, a cause we here at Push Square were only too willing to throw our own, only slightly less formidable weight behind (at least, as far as the
News Sony Will Bundle PS5 with 2024's GOTY, Says New Report
PS5 + Astro Bot + Astro's Playroom
A new PS5 console bundle containing a digital PS Store download voucher for Astro Bot is on its way to retailers, a new report from reliable leaker Billbil-Kun claims. Apparently available from around mid-March, the bundle shall offer a base PS5 system at a discount in Europe and the USA. The leaker doesn't know...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Be praised
It's been one whole week since the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The historical adventure was met with rave reviews — it's one of the highest-rated RPGs of the last few years — and it seems to have gone down exceptionally well with most players. From our perspective, it's one of those situations where a somewhat niche, but...
News PlayStation Users Miffed with Sony's Lack of PSN Outage Transparency
"Network services have fully recovered from an operational issue"
Depending on your level of PlayStation dependency, the 24 hours the PSN was down over the weekend was either a minor inconvenience or an existential threat to your way of life. In either case, it raises essential questions regarding PS5's future functionality, and many users are still...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Character Swapping Explained, Loyal Players Won't 'Miss Out'
The choice is yours
Assassin's Creed Shadows won't punish players who favour one protagonist over the other, as explained in a new interview with creative director Jonathan Dumont. Speaking to Screen Rant, Dumont goes into some detail about how Shadows' character swapping actually works within the game's structure. This has been brought up before...
News Final Fantasy 13 Fans Feeling Fantastic About This New Lightning Figurine
Reasons to smile
Like most things in life, everything comes full circle. Final Fantasy 13 may have been considered a massive disappointment when it first debuted on the PS3, but the trilogy has since picked up plenty of fans, and is now considered something of a cult classic through modern eyes. The emergence of this Lightning figurine has the...
News The Order: 1886 Dev Pitched a Sequel to Sony, But Was Denied
Co-founder thinks bad reviews were to blame
Ready at Dawn co-founder has revealed the now-shuttered studio pitched a sequel to PS4 exclusive The Order: 1886 to Sony, but was denied the chance to make it. Speaking to MinnMax in an interview on YouTube, Andrea Pessino shared he believes Sony didn't green-light another game based on the poor critical...
News The Sims 4's Massive New PS4 Expansion Actually Sounds Awesome
Build your own business
While there’s lots of enthusiasm around classic The Sims experiences right now, The Sims 4 continues to grow and grow. While we’ve been critical of the game’s rusty performance on the PS4 – oh, how we wished a native PS5 port would emerge – the new Business & Hobbies expansion sounds like a ton of fun. As its...
News New Death Stranding 2 Updates and Details Coming Next Month
On 9th March at SXSW
Kojima Productions has announced it's hosting a panel at next month's SXSW (South by Southwest), where it will reveal new details and updates concerning Death Stranding 2. The panel will take place on 9th March 2025 and will see Hideo Kojima "discuss and share new details about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach". As mentioned in...
News Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Gets Physical PS5 Editions in June, Pre-Orders Live Now
Classics coming to retail
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered launched right at the tail end of last year, and it's a lovely revamped collection of two PlayStation classics. In addition to its digital release, it'll soon be available at physical retail. Yes, you'll be able to pop this title on your shelf at home, with not one but two...
News A Slow Month Sees PS5, PS4 Evergreens Dominate the PS Store Sales Charts in January
But a big month for Koei Tecmo in the US
January was not the biggest month for new releases – it rarely is, really. It’s not particularly surprising that the PS Store sales charts were dominated by faithful favourites, then, with the likes of EA Sports FC 25, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 all putting in their routine...
News Korean Dev Shift Up Had a Record Breaking 2024, Powered by Stellar Blade
Plans to increase workforce
Rising developer Shift Up had an outstanding 2024, powered by the success of PS5 console exclusive Stellar Blade. In its first financial results since going public, the outfit announced it achieved record revenue in Fiscal Year 24, registering ₩219.8 billion (~$151 million). That’s an increase of over 30%...
News PS Plus Premium Likely to Include Rhythm RPG Classic Patapon 3
Emulated edition imminent
Sony remastered Patapon and Patapon 2 for the PS4, but the final game in the rhythm RPG trilogy has remained conspicuously absent. But it looks like that will change with the next PS Plus Premium update, as a patch for Patapon 3 on PS5 and PS4 has been spotted by Gematsu on the Japanese giant’s servers
News Shifting Swamps to Plague Elden Ring Nightreign's Procedural Map
The student learns from the master
Elden Ring Nightreign is creeping ever closer, expected to release on PS5 and PS4 in 2025. The sped-up pace of play will mean significant changes from the traditional FromSoft formula, and you'd better believe that Hidetaka Miyazaki's
News Honkai: Star Rail May Be Planning to Buff Older Characters in Upcoming PS5 Update
Power creep freak
Power creep is phrase that may be familiar to those of you who play live service gacha games. The idea is that older characters slowly get outperformed by newer ones, as developers aim to keep you spending on your roster. This means that, unless you’re investing heavily, it can become difficult to complete endgame content, as...
News In-Game Like a Dragon Items to Be Made into Truly Surreal Merch
Majima body pillow, anyone?
Like a Dragon developer, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, ably assisted by publisher SEGA, wants to turn some of the series' zany virtual in-game items into real-world merchandise in honour of its 20th anniversary, which falls on 8th December 2025. Fans have been asked to democratically whittle down a list of 100 items, including...
News Human Torch, The Thing Will Join Marvel Rivals Next Week in Season 1 Update on PS5
Fantastic
Human Torch and The Thing will round out the playable Fantastic Four heroes in Marvel Rivals when they arrive in the game next week, on 21st February 2025. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman launched alongside the beginning of Season 1 back in January, and now the other two members of the squad are turning up as part of a mid-season...
News Of Course Marvel Rivals Is Getting Its Own Comic Book
Already available digitally
Marvel Rivals is one of the biggest games on the planet right now, so it’s little surprise a comic book companion. Due out physically in April, you’ve actually been able to read this six-issue series digitally with Marvel Unlimited since December. But now it’ll be repurposed as a single volume in print and...
News Former SEGA Dev Relic Outlines Future Strategic Planning
Company of Heroes studio still standing
Relic Entertainment, the developer behind the Company of Heroes series and many licensed strategy games, has outlined its plans for the future following an amicable split with parent company SEGA last year. Expect a greater focus on publishing smaller titles, as well as some remasters from its back catalogue...
Monday10th Feb 2025
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...
News Looks Like Resident Evil 5 Is Getting a PS5 Port Too
Seemingly joining Resident Evil 6 on PS5
Along with Resident Evil 6, it seems Resident Evil 5 will also soon receive a native PS5 version. Just like the generally detested sixth instalment, an age rating for an Xbox Series X|S version of Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar's excursion to Africa has appeared on the ESRB website. The chances of this port...
News Stellar Blade Dev Offers an Early Look at Protagonist Eve's Prototype Character Model
Eve-olution
It’s not often we get a look at early in-development footage for our favourite games, so this Stellar Blade clip warrants attention. At just 30 seconds, it gives us a glimpse of an early version of protagonist Eve’s character model. “This is what Eve looked like in the early days of development,” the Korean studio said...
News All Eyes on Rumoured State of Play Later This Week
Love is in the air
While there’s been no comment or confirmation from platform holder Sony, the industry’s most notorious crystal ball gazers all believe there’ll be a State of Play this week. Reliable tipsters like Jeff Grubb, Nate the Hate, and Brazil have all tossed their hats into the ring, although it’s uncertain exactly
News Here's When Monster Hunter Wilds' Extended PS5 Beta Will End
More details to follow
One of the biggest downsides to this weekend’s PSN outage was that the much-anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds beta had been scheduled to take place. Obviously, it’s up and running now, but fans lost a full day of play, which isn’t ideal. Capcom, eager to make good on the situation, has promised that it’ll offer a...
News Fantasy Life All But Confirmed for PS5, PS4 as Level-5 CEO Provides Update
Not a fantasy
It looks like Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, developed and published by Level-5, is en route for PS5 and PS4. The game, currently only officially confirmed for Nintendo Switch, made an appearance on a short-lived PS Store page, which went live briefly but has now been taken down. This was spotted by the eagle-eyed Gematsu:
Rumour God of War Is Taking a 'Younger' Kratos Back to Greece
My life is yours!
Apparently, the next God of War game is going back to the series' Greek origins, and will star a "younger" Kratos. That's according to reliable insider Tom Henderson, speaking on his weekly Insider Gaming podcast. Rumours have been swirling around a new God of War title for ages, with the most recent whispers suggesting that the...
Random Was The Last of Us Teasing Intergalactic PS5 All Along?
Not the Savage Starlight we first thought
For the longest time, when the topic of a sci-fi game from Naughty Dog came up before the reveal of Intergalactic, fans of the developer always seemed convinced the in-game comic from The Last of Us, titled Savage Starlight, would be its basis and adopt the name. The made-up series is advertised throughout...
Poll Did the PSN Outage Ruin Your Gaming Plans Over the Weekend?
Is the PS Plus compensation enough?
Just in case you somehow missed it, the PlayStation Network — commonly known as the PSN — went down over the past weekend. The network was down and out for around 20 hours, beginning on Friday the 7th February at 11:00pm GMT, and finally ending on the 8th January at 8:30pm GMT. Yes, the outage lasted less...
Random Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX Performance Referenced PlayStation
Who understood that reference?
It had been rumoured prior to his performance, but yes, Kendrick Lamar squeezed a subtle PlayStation reference into his Super Bowl half-time show. While the Philadelphia Eagles proceeded to rout favourites Kansas City Chiefs, the rapper took to the world’s biggest stage atop four platforms inspired by...
News Balatro's Breakout Success Hasn't Changed Creator's Lifestyle Much
Stay humble
Balatro, the dangerously addictive poker-like from anonymous indie dev LocalThunk, has sold over five million copies, raking in millions of dalloars in revenue, over $4.5 million earned on mobile alone. In addition to multiple GotY nominations, Balatro enjoys one of the most fanatical, devoted fanbases we've yet observed; despite it all,...
News Take-Two Boss Says 'Artificial Intelligence Is an Oxymoron'
Strauss Zelnick on AI
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says that while "the video game business will probably be on the leading, if not bleeding, edge of using AI", the entire concept is an "oxymoron". While the controversial tech is already being used to enhance the development of games, Zelnick says that firm guardrails are already in...
News Great Scott! Back to the Future Co-Creator Says a Brand New Game Is on the Way
Forward to the future
Bob Gale, co-creator of the beloved Back to the Future franchise, has mentioned that a new video game is in the works. Speaking in an interview on cleveland.com (paywall), the writer/producer talks about Back to the Future projects in the pipeline, including a game. "We’ve got a shot at a new video game based on Back to the...
News WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Lore Trailer Has Birds on the Brain
Avian antagonists
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a Soulslike action RPG, which, depending on your tolerance for the subgenre, is shaping up to be another gruelling challenge to overcome, and it looks pretty darn good. Publisher 505 Games has put out a lore trailer showing how the world's strange avian deities have brought ruin to the world. WUCHANG is...
News SEGA Revenue Declines 8%, Despite a Seemingly Strong Year
Sale of Amplitude Studios, Football Manager 25 blamed
SEGA, a subsidiary of parent company SEGA Sammy Holdings, has published its financial results for the nine months ending 31st December 2024, in which it cancelled Football Manager 25. Despite an 88% increase in profit for its Entertainment Contents Division (attributed in part to the success of...
News Civilization 7 Dataminers Unearth Unused Leaders, Civs, Atomic Age
History's secrets, revealed
Civilization VII isn't even out officially until tomorrow, 11th February, but Deluxe and Founder's Edition owners have been playing for a few days via early access. Inevitably, this means that PC users have had more than enough time to crack the whole thing wide open. In addition to unused leaders and civilizations, it...
News Dragon Quest 12 Still in Development, Dev Reassures
Team is "working hard" on it
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has reassured fans that the next mainline entry in the RPG series, Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, is still very much in development. Almost four years on from its original announcement, fans have just a logo to fuel their excitement for the follow-up to Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an...
Sunday9th Feb 2025
News PSN Finally Back Online, But Some Problems Persist After Biggest Outage Since 2011
In the green
The PlayStation Network is currently down and out for what seems to be most — if not all — PS5 and PS4 players. Reports started coming in around 20 minutes ago, and the outage only seems to have become more widespread since. From what we can tell, this is total downtime; users can't sign in, access any network-based content, or...
News Free PS Plus Extension for All Members Affected by PSN Outage
Sony will add five days of service to your current sub
PSN was offline for almost an entire day on Saturday, in what was the longest outage since 2011’s infamous hack. While services have now mostly resumed, Sony has promised that all PS Plus members will receive five days of free service as compensation for the down time. <related...
News PSN Downtime Raises Fresh Questions About PS5's Future Functionality
Reasons to be concerned
In an era where gaming increasingly emphasises online connectivity, there are undeniable benefits, like the unprecedented connectivity we enjoy in our games and the way titles can be updated and improved post-release in response to feedback. But there are issues, too. While it’s (mostly) sunshine and rainbows while the...
News Embattled US Retailer Trolls Customers for Picking Digital During PSN Outage on PS5, PS4
"Bet y'all want physical games now"
US retailer GameStop – whose entire flagging business model is built around customers buying physical games – took a swipe at customers during the PSN outage this weekend, as it mocked players for overwhelmingly purchasing digital games. “Bet y’all want physical games now,” it said in response to the...
News PSVR2 Misses Out on Civilization 7 VR
Exclusive to Meta Quest 3 headsets
2K has announced it's developing a VR version of Civilization VII alongside PlaySide Studios, but you won't get to play it on PSVR2. Instead, the virtual reality adaptation releases exclusively for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets in Spring 2025. Unlike the well-received Batman: Ar
Saturday8th Feb 2025
Guide Best TVs for PS5 in 2025
The top 4K TVs for PS5 and 8K TVs for PS5 Pro
What are the best 4K and 8K TVs for PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2025? Sony has ushered in the next stage of console gaming with PlayStation 5 and the upgraded PS5 Pro, bringing new technology that demands the right display to shine. No matter what television set you currently own, you’ll notice an immediate...
Guide Best Sci-Fi Games on PS5
Best PS5 sci-fi games ranked and rated
What are the best sci-fi games on PS5? If science fiction is your cup of tea, the good news is that PS5 has lots to offer players in that theme. Sci-fi has been at the beating heart of video games since the start, and it continues to be a popular theme today. There's lots of variation within, too; there's the...
News PlayStation Fans Could've Had Another Resistance Game, But Sony Said No
Resistance 4 denied
When is Insomniac Games going to make another Resistance game? Well, it sounds like the studio tried, but it didn't get the green light from Sony. In a wider interview with Kinda Funny Games (embedded), Ted Price, who will soon depart his position as CEO, opened up about PS3's sci-fi first-person shooter series, revealing that a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 567
A wild one
Can you believe the first week of February is already over? Time moves too fast, folks. This is a wild month for new PS5 releases, too. Here's what's keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'm planning to start DOOM 2 after finishing the original last weekend! However, on the side, I've also picked up The Division 2 again with some...
Friday7th Feb 2025
Guide Best Racing Games on PS4
The best PS4 racing games ranked
What are the best racing games on PS4? It's a tough question to answer, as there are a lot of options for car connoisseurs on Sony's super-popular console. No matter what style of racer you enjoy, there are plenty of games you can take for a spin. There are lots of ways to enjoy racing and driving on PS4; we're here...
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance Guide: 100% Collectibles Walkthrough
The ultimate Sniper Elite Resistance collectibles resource
In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we're revealing a 100% collectibles walkthrough that documents where to find All Collectibles, broken down into each mission and by collectible type. We will also cover Trophies
Every collectible in Dead Drop revealed
Dead Drop is the second mission in Sniper Elite Resistance, and sees Harry Hawker take on his first proper set of main objectives in the lead role. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we'll reveal all Dead Drop collectibles locations, with
Every collectible in Sonderzüge Sabotage revealed
Sonderzüge Sabotage is the third mission in Sniper Elite Resistance, and has Harry Hawker uncover details relating to the mysterious superweapon the Nazis are building. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we will reveal all Sonderzüge Sabotage collectibles locations, with
Every collectible in Devil's Cauldron revealed
Devil's Cauldron is the fifth mission in Sniper Elite: Resistance, and sends Harry to a chemical weapons plant to destroy toxic gas. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we are going to reveal all Devil's Cauldron collectibles locations, with
Every collectible in Assault on Fort Rouge revealed
Assault on Fort Rouge is the sixth mission in Sniper Elite: Resistance, and tasks Harry with infiltrating a secret SS base where Kleine Blume is being produced. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we are going to reveal all Assault on Fort Rouge collectibles locations, with
Every collectible in Collision Course revealed
Collision Course is the fourth mission in Sniper Elite: Resistance, and has Harry return to the dam from Behind Enemy Lines to clear up evidence of the bombing. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we're going to reveal all Collision Course collectibles locations, with
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: All Workbenches Locations
Innovator Trophy guide
What are all Workbenches locations in Sniper Elite: Resistance? A type of Collectible in the game, you need to find and interact with them all to unlock the Innovator Trophy. In this
Every collectible in Lock, Stock and Barrels revealed
Lock, Stock and Barrels is the seventh mission in Sniper Elite: Resistance. You'll venture to the site of a V1 rocket in the midst of a beautiful vineyard. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we are going to reveal all Lock, Stock and Barrels collectibles locations, with
Every collectible in End of the Line revealed
End of the Line is the eighth mission in Sniper Elite: Resistance. In this final open-zone level, you'll stop the Nazi forces from unleashing Kleine Blume on Allied forces on the eve of D-Day. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we are going to reveal all End of the Line collectibles locations, with
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: Behind Enemy Lines - All Collectibles: Workbenches
Every collectible in Behind Enemy Lines revealed
Behind Enemy Lines is the first mission in Sniper Elite: Resistance, and serves as more of an introduction and a tutorial than anything else. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we'll reveal all Behind Enemy Lines collectibles locations, with all collectibles
News Hogwarts Legacy 2, Expanded First Game Both Reportedly in the Works
More wizard and witch action on the way
Hogwarts Legacy developer Avalanche Software is currently making a sequel to its popular wizarding simulator as well as an expanded version of the first game, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier has reiterated. Warner Bros has already all but confirmed Hogwarts Legacy 2 will happen, calling it one of the comp
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: All Stone Eagles Locations
Spread Your Wings Trophy guide
What are all Stone Eagles locations in Sniper Elite: Resistance? A type of Collectible in the game, you need to find and shoot them all to unlock the Spread Your Wings Trophy. In this
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: All Missions and How Long to Beat
Every mission in Sniper Elite Resistance revealed
What are all missions in Sniper Elite: Resistance? How long does it take to beat Sniper Elite: Resistance? To give you a sense of the game's overall size and how long it'll take you to complete it, this Sniper Elite Resistance guide will list all missions and provide an estimate of how long it'll...
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: All Hidden Items Locations
Treasure Hunter Trophy guide
What are all Hidden Items locations in Sniper Elite: Resistance? A type of Collectible in the game, you must find them all to unlock the Treasure Hunter Trophy. In this
Guide Death Stranding 2: Everything We Know So Far
All of the key Death Stranding 2 details
Are you looking for everything we know so far about Death Stranding 2? Following the success of the first game, Hideo Kojima and his team at Kojima Productions are back for another mysterious and gripping sequel. With the release still a fair way out, this Death Stranding 2 guide is designed to share...
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: All Personal Letters Locations
Pen Pal Trophy guide
What are all Personal Letters locations in Sniper Elite: Resistance? A type of Collectible in the game, you'll need to find them all to unlock the Pen Pal Trophy. In this Sniper Elite Re
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: All Propaganda Posters Locations
How to unlock Propaganda Missions
What are all Propaganda Posters locations in Sniper Elite: Resistance? A type of Collectible in the title that falls under the Hidden Items heading, you'll need to find these to unlock the Propaganda Missions. In this
News Hi-Rez Studio Suffers Significant Layoffs, Drops Everything But Smite 2
One basket
Hi-Rez Studio, the team behind several popular free-to-play online games, is currently going through a round of heavy layoffs. As part of this restructuring, ongoing support for Smite 1, Paladins, and Rogue Company has been shelved in favour of fully prioritising development on Smite 2. "In light of challenging market conditions, Hi-Rez...
Poll Would You Buy a PS5 Mouse Accessory?
Point and click
With the Switch 2's recent reveal, we've seen a serious uptick in conversations surrounding mouse support on consoles. In case you haven't seen the reveal yourself, Nintendo's trailer strongly suggests that the system's upgraded JoyCon controllers will be able to function as PC-like pointers. The question we'd like to pose, then,...
News Bloodborne, Uncharted, More Confirmed for PlayStation Concert's Set List
Music to our ears
In case you forgot, Sony is planning a worldwide tour of PlayStation: The Concert, a musical event featuring tracks from various first-party games. Now, the platform holder has announced a bunch of additional titles that'll feature during the concert. Attendees will be able to hear music from Bloodborne, Uncharted, Journey,
News Rocksteady Lining Up New Single Player Batman Game After Suicide Squad Disaster, It's Claimed
Many years away from releasing
Rocksteady Studios will return to the Batman universe with a new single player title following its multiplayer flop Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, a new Bloomberg report suggests. During a deep dive into Warner Bros, journalist Jason Schreier reports the developer is "looking to return to Batman for a...
News Original Dragon Age Writer Responds to EA's Live Service Obsession with Common Sense
"Follow Larian's lead"
Earlier this week, EA CEO Andrew Wilson set the internet ablaze with comments suggesting that Dragon Age: The Veilguard would have performed better if it had live service elements. Plenty of people have fired back against such a notion, but few have done so with the clarity of lead Dragon Age: Origins writer David Gaider...
News Wonder Woman Game in Turmoil, Is Still 'Years Away from Release', New Report Claims
Nemesis system removed from the game
The Wonder Woman title in development at Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor developer Monolith Productions is said to be facing significant issues and is in fact still "years away from release", according to a new report from Jason Schreier of Bloomberg. First announced in December 2021, the DC project has struggled...
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance Trophy Guide: How to Get the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Sniper Elite Resistance
Do you need a Trophy guide and advice on how to get the Platinum in Sniper Elite: Resistance? In this Sniper Elite Resistance 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...
All stolen resistance files locations
During some missions in Sniper Elite: Resistance, you'll encounter Optional Objectives that aren't shown to you until you reach their location in the level. The Trophy titled File O' Facts is part of the second mission Dead Drop, and below you'll find out how to recover eviden
News Shocking: Square Enix Says Dragon Quest 3 Remake Sales Actually Exceeded Expectations
No, really
Square Enix, a publisher notorious for stating that its games underperform in terms of sales, has actually bucked the trend in its most recent financial report. In an utterly shocking twist, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake sold better than expected — and the company has seen fit to highlight that fact. Are we living in some kind of...
News Helldivers 2 Got a Significant PS5 Pro Upgrade and the Dev Didn't Say Anything
Time to dive back in
At some point in the recent past, Helldivers 2 appears to have been improved rather significantly on PS5 Pro — except developer Arrowhead Studios didn't make any kind of official announcement on the subject. That's according to a new analysis from the eggheads over at Digital Foundry, who say that the co-op shooter has...
News Civilization 7 Dev Promises Key Improvements Ahead of PS5, PS4 Release
PC feedback has been mixed
Due to release for PS5 and PS4 next week on the 11th February, the PC version of Civilization 7 has been met with both predictable praise and a surprising degree of disappointment. User reviews on Steam, for example, are currently 'mixed' — the game seems to be dividing fan opinion like no one's business. However,...
News Football Manager 25 Hooked Before Kick Off on PS5
All attention now on Football Manager 26
Football Manager 25 has been hooked, with developer Sports Interactive focusing on Football Manager 26 instead. This year’s version – which had already been delayed twice and was due in March – was being billed as a massive leap forward for the popular spreadsheet sim, but the studio has decided to call...
News GTA 5 Sells an Utterly Ludicrous 210 Million Copies
5 million units sold in final months of 2024
GTA 5 has now sold more than 210 million units since its PS3, Xbox 360 release in 2013, Take-Two revealed in its latest quarterly earnings call. An unfathomable statistic on its own, what's perhaps even more mindblowing is that five million copies of the game were sold in the final three months of 2024...
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: All Classified Documents Locations
Top Secret Trophy guide
What are all Classified Documents locations in Sniper Elite: Resistance? A type of Collectible in the game, you need to find them all to unlock the Top Secret Trophy. In this
News PS Plus Premium Subscribers Offered Free LEGO Horizon Demo
PS5 Trial lasts for one hour
Sony has today added to its list of Time Limited Trials on PS Plus Premium with a free LEGO Horizon Adventures demo for top-tier subscribers on PS5. Members will get to try the game for one hour from the moment they boot it up, which is enough time to work through a few levels and explore the hub world. Since release,...
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: Lost Its Way Gnome - French Resistance Gnome Location
Where to find the French resistance gnome and take a picture
What's the French resistance gnome location in Sniper Elite Resistance? This hidden figurine isn't tied to any objective in the game or collectible; it's simply a hidden bonus that's hard to find. You'll unlock the Lost Its Way Gnome Trophy for finding it, so this Sniper Elite Resistance...
News Sonic X Shadow Generations Speeds Past 2 Million Copies Sold
Hedgehog fund
Sonic X Shadow Generations, the enhanced remaster of the fan favourite platformer, has now surpassed worldwide sales of 2 million units. SEGA confirms the stat as part of its latest quarterly earnings report. The game launched in October of last year to strong reviews, with most heaping praise on the brand new Shadow Generations...
News Wuthering Waves Pays Homage to Indie Darling Dredge in Major PS5 Update
That looks familiar
Wuthering Waves’ first major update since launching on the PS5 is upon us, with v2.1 due out on 13th February. Ostentatiously named ‘Waves Sing and the Cerulean Bird Calls’, this scheduled refresh features two new five-star characters: Phoebe and Brant. You’ll also find a ton of new content, some of which has clearly...
Where to find Tanker Trucks in Devil's Cauldron
How do you destroy the trucking carrying Kleine Blume ingredients in Sniper Elite: Resistance? A hidden Optional Objective that isn't immediately revealed to you, this page will share guidance for unlocking the Stopping Traffic Trophy. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we're going to reveal how to...
Guide Sniper Elite Resistance: Sprung a Leak - How to Sabotage the Dam's Pump
Blow it sky high
How do you sabotage the dam's pump in Sniper Elite: Resistance? An Optional Objective in the game, this page shall provide guidance for unlocking the Sprung a Leak Trophy. In this Sniper Elite Resistance guide, we're going to reveal how to sabotage the dam's pump. How Do You Sabotage the Dam's Pump in Sniper Elite Resistan
Thursday6th Feb 2025
All-ages PS4 games ranked and rated
What are the best kids games on PS4? When most people talk about PlayStation 4, they're thinking about its (brilliant) range of experiences aimed at an older audience. However, the console also features an extensive variety of family-friendly games. With so many wonderful titles to choose from, we need your help...
PS Vita's best games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS Vita games? Billed as a home console on the go, the manufacturer packed the machine with cutting-edge features, including a 5-inch OLED multi-touch capacitive screen. While it didn't find the same commercial success as PSP, its software library is well worth delving into. The PS Vita...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Ratchet & Clank?
Lombax yourself
How well do you know the Ratchet & Clank games? One of the most storied franchises in modern gaming, the action-shooter-platforming series has been around for decades, to the point where it's become an integral part of PlayStation history. As such, we simply had to put this Ratchet & Clank quiz together, made up of 15...
News Some Fans Think This Smile Is Proof Avowed Is Coming to PS5
Wouldn't be a huge surprise
As it stands, Avowed is not confirmed for PS5. Xbox Game Studios developer Obsidian has announced it’ll release The Outer Worlds 2 day-and-date on Sony’s system, after initially revealing it as a console exclusive – but its all-new RPG will release on Xbox Series X|S and PC only. Of course, with Microsoft...
News Tomb Raider Colossal Collection Is a 900-Page Compilation of Classic Lara Croft Comics
That's a lot o' Lara
Tomb Raider Archives, a compilation of old Top Cow comics published in 2016, can be prohibitively expensive to pick up these days, so heap a little praise on Dark Horse for the Tomb Raider Colossal Collection. This epic, almost 900-page tome, collates 34 comics featuring heroine Lara Croft, all originally released from 1999 to...
Guide Best Sci-Fi Games on PS4
Best PS4 sci-fi games ranked and rated
What are the best sci-fi games on PS4? If you're in the mood to explore some otherworldly science fiction, PS4 has plenty to offer across a wide spectrum of genres. Sci-fi has been prevalent in video games since the very beginning, and it's as intriguing a setting as ever. Whether it's the far-flung future of...
News Capcom to Pull the Plug on Rubbish Resident Evil Multiplayer Spin-Off
"The game has served its purpose admirably"
Capcom has had multiple attempts at trying to get a multiplayer version of Resident Evil to stick, but they’ve pretty much all come up short, and Resident Evil Re:Verse is no different. You may recall this game was included with purchases of Resident Evil Village, although it faced a hearty delay, and...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Sniper Elite: Resistance?
Aim and fire
The eternally solid Sniper Elite series returned just last week with Sniper Elite: Resistance. Far from a revolutionary instalment, critics and players seem to agree that it's mostly more of the same — but it can still be a damn good time. "Sniper Elite: Resistance serves as more of a stopgap than a full-blown sequel to Sniper Elite...
News GTA 6 Publisher Reiterates a Fall 2025 Release Window
Take-Two confident GTA 6 will launch this year
Take-Two, the publisher of GTA 6 and owner of Rockstar Games, has reiterated the firm's intentions to release the game for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in the Fall 2025 calender window. The update comes from the company's latest financial earnings call, where it is said: "Looking ahead, this calendar year...
News Monster Hunter Wilds Lowers PC Requirements, Probably a Good Thing for PS5 Performance
Capcom makes optimisations
Capcom has revealed updated PC requirements for Monster Hunter Wilds, ahead of its release later in the month — and they may just point towards good news for PS5 players. Basically, the developer's managed to make some pretty significant optimisations to the imminent action RPG, reducing the technical heft that's needed...
News PlayStation to Absorb Dev Tools Division SN Systems
Company was acquired in 2005
SN Systems is not a name that will necessarily be familiar to PlayStation fans, but it’s been creating development tools for Sony since the early 90s, and was acquired by the company in 2005. Despite being a wholly owned subsidiary, it’s remained an independent entity, working exclusively on creating software for...
News Xbox, PC Indie Favourite Dungeons of Hinterberg Coming to PS5
Arrives in March with bonus update
Microbird Games has today revealed it's bringing Dungeons of Hinterberg to PS5 next month following its original Xbox Series X|S, PC launch last year. Scheduled in for 13th March 2025, the release brings the base game to PS5 along with a newly announced update that includes a "new, secret bonus episode". There is...
News Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Story Trailer Sets the Scene for Crazy Side Game
Narrated by Samoa Joe
RGG Studio has revealed a new Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii trailer today that's designed to set up the plot of the wild Majima-focused game. AEW wrestler Samoa Joe, who plays pirate king Laymond Law in the game, provides the narration. Check it out above. The PS5, PS4 game takes place after the events of Infinite...
News Extend Your Assassin's Creed Shadows Experience with Official Manga
Launching alongside the game in Japan
Assassin’s Creed has had various comic book and manga adaptations, most notably the Blade of Shao Jun, which was inspired by Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China. But the upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows was always going to be ripe for a manga, and Ubisoft has announced that it’s cooking up an adaptation...
Wednesday5th Feb 2025
The 100 best games on PS4
What are the best games on PS4? Sony's fourth home console is widely regarded for its immense library of great games, and so putting together a definitive list is never going to be easy. That's why we asked for your help in making this best PS4 games guide. All of the games that you'll find on these pages have been ranked...
The best PS4 indie games ranked
What are the best indie games on PS4? It's an almost impossible question, as there are so many great ones to choose from. Indies are incredibly diverse, and the PS4 plays host to hundreds of excellent experiences. To name just a few examples, there are some relatively well-known games like Hotline Miami, Bugsnax, and...
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
What are all PlayStation Studios developers and what are they working on? In this PlayStation Studios guide, we’re going to list all of the Japanese giant’s subsidiary game makers, along with their current projects. We’ll be updating this article regularly, as new titles are announced. Note: We've focused...
The best PS5 indies, ranked and rated
What are the best indie games on PS5? In this evolving list, it's up to the Push Square community to define the very best indie titles the platform has to offer. The term "indie" has a nebulous, ever-shifting meaning, but generally speaking, we're talking about smaller scale games from smaller scale studios...
News Almost 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Behemoth Sale
Bringing some indie energy
Sony’s plunged the price on another 2,000 or so PS5 and PS4 games, with indies generally being the focus – although there are exceptions. There are some tantalising new lows among the discounts, with the offers set to end on 20th February, so you’ve got a little time to make up your mind over what you want. As...
News Cloudheim Is a PS5 Co-Op Action RPG with Some Serious Modern Zelda Vibes
Crafting, combat and co-op, oh my
Wish you could play The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or its predecessor on PS5? Well, you obviously can't (unless Nintendo does an Xbox), but Cloudheim, an upcoming PS5 action RPG, definitely has some of that style going on. Developed by Noodle Cat Games, Cloudheim is an action title tha
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Player Count Dwarfs Every Medieval Battle in History
Thy Kingdom Come, thy will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven
Across the 1000 years of history commonly known as the Middle Ages, when human populations drastically declined, not even the greatest medieval battles of the era (coincidentally, contemporary and geographically close by) involved (on both sides) anywhere close to as many people as are...
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard Failed Because It Wasn't Live Service, EA CEO Seems to Suggest
Players want "shared worlds" and "deeper engagement"
According to Andrew Wilson, the CEO at EA, one of the reasons why Dragon Age: The Veilguard didn't meet its internal sales expectations could be because it didn't ship as a live service product. Speaking during the firm's recent quarterly earnings call, Wilson said the RPG "did not resonate" with...
Poll How Long Does It Take You to Beat a Big RPG?
Days? Weeks? Months?
With the very recent release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, we've seen a lot of people commenting on the sheer scope and subsequent length of this robust RPG. Simply put, it's a big game — the kind of game that you can get completely lost in for hours at a time, and the kind of game that demands significant investment if...
News Your Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive PS5 Imports Will Not Be Affected by US Postal Service Changes
Play Asia says it's business as usual
In news you’re almost certainly already aware of, the US Postal Service has stopped accepting parcels shipped from mainland China and Hong Kong. This obviously has various consequences for those in the US hoping to import items, but one common concern we’d seen is what this means for physical pre-orders of...
Rumour Devil May Cry Remake Supposedly Outed by Vergil Voice Actor
But the evidence is shaky
Rumours of a Devil May Cry remake have just been given a significant boost, thanks to comments made by Vergil voice actor Daniel Southworth. Southworth was part of a Devil May Cry anniversary panel at Power Morphicon 2024, which took place in August of last year. However, as spearheaded by The Nerd Stash, the footage is...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Immediately Sells 1 Million Copies
Delivered
Having released just yesterday at the time of writing this article, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has moved 1 million copies right off the bat. This kind of result seemed inevitable, given the game's explosive popularity on PC (which has been plain for all to see thanks to Steam's player tracking data). "We're beyond grateful for your...
Guide Kingdom Come Deliverance 2: All Quests and How Long to Beat
Every main quest, side quest, and task listed
What are all quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? How long does it take to beat Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? As you chart your way through Bohemia, you'll encounter a long list of quests and missions to complete, all in service of its story and optional tales. To help you work out how much progress you...
News Apex Legends Resets the Meta with Its Latest Season
Levelling the playing field
Apex Legends is mixing up the meta with its 24th season, Takeover. As we usher our way into Year 6 of the popular battle royale, Respawn Entertainment is aiming to improve what it already has rather than offering up new dollops of content. And that all starts with a meta reset, as every single weapon is buffed with the...
News Copium as Second Bloodborne Fan Project Hit by Sony DMCA Takedown
"The nightmare swirls and churns unending"
There is a particular sadistic joy to being a modern Bloodborne fan. A decade on, short of a complete remake, we probably wouldn't even be interested in a remaster or 60fps patch at this late stage, but then, we're probably in the minority on that; Sony has struck another Bloodborne fan project with a DMCA...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Ridiculous Medieval Firearms Are Awful by Design
"We knew it would be a meme weapon"
With muskets still being several centuries away, Henry of Skalitz can deal death with a surprisingly wide breadth of medieval implements of murder in Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Still, none is more explosive and shocking than the woefully inaccurate "handgonnes" and "hook guns" (proto-arquebus), which were...
Random Build Communism with $165 Disco Elysium Poverty Chic Plastic Bag Bag
0.0001% of communism built so far
Seemingly taking a page straight out of classic Ben Stiller comedy, Zoolander, ZA-UM, the developer behind and entity currently in possession of the immaculate Disco Elysium IP, is offering a truly inspired piece of merch: based on the in-game Frittte! plastic bag used to gather up garbage (in exchange for abysmally...
Mini Review Luck Be a Landlord (PS4) - Simple Roguelike Is a Bit of a Gamble
The art of spin
Luck Be a Landlord lets you fight the evils of rental accommodation by using a customisable slot machine to generate cash. It's a daft premise, but sets up a simple game that's all about finding synergies to maximise your score. Each time you spin, the symbols on your slot machine randomise and reward you with coins, depending on...
News MLB The Show 25 Takes You Back to High School on PS5, Adds a New Board Game Mode
Plus, ambush hitting and more
Fans of sports games will know that iteration is the order of the day, and MLB The Show 25 is no different really. While the series is celebrating its 20th anniversary, baseball lovers can look forward to refinement to San Diego Studio’s long-running series, as opposed to a full-scale revolution. The biggest changes...
News You Can Take a Swing at PGA Tour 2K25 on PS5 Right Now
Golf! Always believe in your soul
PGA Tour 2K25 is playable on PS5 right now, weeks ahead of its scheduled 28th February release date. The “surprise” First Look demo can be downloaded for free, and allows you to get a head start on the golf sim, with progress transitioning to the full release should you decide to purchase it. As per the press...
News Mai Oh Mai! Street Fighter 6's New Challenger Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Ready, fight
After an extended build up, buxom Fatal Fury babe Mai is available now in Street Fighter 6. As with all DLC characters, she comes with her own World Tour quests, arcade ladder, customisable content, and more. She’s also joined by a fresh Fighting Pass, which features Mai-themed content. You can learn more about that, and impending...
News New Battlefield Game Should Launch Before April 2026
EA shares a release window
EA has revealed the next Battlefield game it's planning to test with the public in Battlefield Labs will release before April 2026. The news comes from the publisher's third-quarter earnings results, where it stated the new title has an "expected fiscal year 2026 release". This is a time period starting in April 2025 and...
News Creepy Beasties Abound in Monster Hunter Wilds' Iceshard Cliffs Trailer
Nope, no, absolutely not
Monster Hunter Wilds is preparing for the hunt, which begins 28th February on PS5. In a new trailer that activated our unfortunately ironic (for an Australian) arachnophobia, we glimpse the kinds of scuttling, chitinous abominations that are generally contained within our nightmares. Thankfully, we get to see more...
Guide PS5 Buyer's Guide: Best Deals On Consoles, Games, Accessories & More
SSDs, Dualsense, TVs and more!
Looking for the best deals on PS5 consoles and games, or the cheapest prices on accessories like SSDs, external hard drives, controllers, and more? Well, you're certainly in the right place. In this comprehensive PlayStation 5 Buyer's Guide, we've scoured the internet for the very best products available to ensure you...
Tuesday4th Feb 2025
Guide Best Online Multiplayer Games on PS4
PlayStation 4's best online multiplayer games
What are the best online multiplayer games on PS4? Online multiplayer is a relatively modern feature of video games, but it's just part of the furniture these days. While not every game comes packaged with online modes, many of them do, and some revolve around it entirely. It's safe to say there are lots...
The top PSVR games ranked and rated
What are the best PSVR games? PlayStation VR has amassed an incredibly impressive selection of software in its time. While the PS4 virtual reality gear has been superseded by PSVR2, there's still plenty of worthwhile experiences on the last-gen tech. While PSVR is technically quite outdated, it remains an...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (February 2025)
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 Best Adventure Games on PS5
PS5's best adventures, rated and ranked
What are the best adventure games on PS5? An adventure is described as an "exciting or daring experience", and while most video games tend to tick this box, there's a specific subset of releases that span this genre. Typically, adventure games tend to boast a mixture of mechanics, spanning everything from...
Guide PS Stars: All Rewards and How to Get Them
All digital collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit currently available
Looking for all Rewards and how to get them in PS Stars? The primary purpose of Sony's new loyalty scheme is to earn Points which can be exchanged for Digital Collectibles, free games, and more. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide, we're going to list all Rew
News Report Investigates Why PS5's Store Is Still Drowning in 'Eslop'
'I could make Fart Fart Boobie Fart: The Game'
Stop us if you've heard this one before, but the PS Store is a complete mess, full of low-effort "simulator" games boasting AI-generated artwork and misleading gameplay claims. It's gotten so bad that (we'll say it) more legitimate games are getting bumped from the front page every day, and Sony has...
"I was like, 'Oh my God!'"
While the PS Vita will go down as a commercial failure, its prospects weren’t that bad when it was announced. Yes, smartphone gaming was getting bigger at the time, but Sony matched the price of the Nintendo 3DS with a much more powerful machine, and the PSP had been hugely successful, selling over 80 million units. But...
News PS5 Pro Proves the Console of Choice for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
2160p + 60fps = best of both worlds
It shouldn't come as a surprise given the upgraded internals, but the PS5 Pro is beginning to justify itself after a fairly rocky launch by way of considerable enhancements to critically acclaimed games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Technical comparison videos have begun appearing online, as Warhorse Studios...
News Onimusha 2 Remaster Announced for PS4, Coming This Year
Relive the Samurai's Destiny
Capcom has revealed it's releasing a remaster of PS2 classic Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny later this year for PS4. As it prepares for new mainline game Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the firm is returning to its remastering efforts, which it began six years ago with an updated Onimusha: Warlords release. As the footage in...
News Treyarch Co-Founder 'Deeply Sorry' His Drone Collided with LA Firefighting Plane
Akemann will avoid spending time in jail
Peter T. Akemann, co-founder of Call of Duty developer Treyarch, has pleaded guilty to piloting the drone that collided with a Canadian Super Scooper firefighting aeroplane during last month's devastating and, in some places, ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. The reckless act, which grounded the valuable...
News February 2025 PS Plus Essential Games Available Now
Time for some Re-Pac action
The second PS Plus Essential drop of PS5, PS4 games for 2025 is now live across the UK and Europe, giving members access to another three titles. The line-up will be available in the USA later in the day, with the selection looking like this: PAYDAY 3 (PS5) | Review High on Life (PS5, PS4)
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Says Sony 'Can't Get Away' with a PS6 That Has No Disc Drive
Company has an obligation and responsibility
Beloved ex-PlayStation executive Shawn Layden doesn’t believe Sony can “get away” with an all-digital PS6. There has been concerns, since it released the PS5 Pro without a disc drive included, that the Japanese giant may be abandoning physical media. To be fair, it’s released all of its major...
News Backed by Sony for Years, Shuhei Yoshida Explains Why WiLD Was Cancelled
Tamed
WiLD, the ambitious open world game from Rayman creator Michel Ancel, was confirmed to be no longer in development last year, a full decade after announcement. Now, Shuhei Yoshida, the former PlayStation executive who was president of PlayStation Studios for years, has shared his view on why the game never saw the light of day. Speaking to...
News Microsoft Confirms PS5 Ports for Age of Empires 2, Age of Mythology
Both launch in the coming months
Microsoft has today revealed it'll be releasing PS5 ports of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold in the coming months. The former will launch for PS5 in Spring 2025, and the latter is out on 4th March 2025. Revealed less than a week after the PS5 port of Forza Horizon 5 was first...
News Sackboy Dev Cancels New IP to Focus on Game Production for Partners
Sumo Digital refocuses business efforts
Sumo Digital, the UK developer behind PS5 launch title Sackboy: A Big Adventure, has announced it is cancelling a new IP it had in the works to focus entirely on game production for external partners. The LittleBigPlanet spin-off is just one example of the work the studio believes is its "core strength and the...
Poll Are You Playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2?
Return of the Kingdom
It's a glorious day for fans of fractured European history, as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is finally here. The hardcore RPG sequel always promised to build upon what its 2018 predecessor got right, and going by the rave review scores, it seems to have succeeded. Henry's sophomore adventure is all but guaranteed to be a hit...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Enjoying a 'Fantastic' Launch on Steam
Wonder if Square Enix agrees
Anytime a Final Fantasy game is released, seemingly regardless of quality, we can't help but anticipate publisher and developer Square Enix's favourite refrain, that the game in question had "failed to meet expectations." Such was the case with the excellent Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, released exclusively on PS5,...
Live Watch the Capcom Spotlight Showcase Right Here
Onimusha! Monster Hunter! Street Fighter!
Capcom is combining its Spotlight livestream and Monster Hunter Wilds showcase into one bumper digital event today, with news expected for the latter title as well as other games the publisher has in the works. Lasting 35 minutes, you'll get to see the newly announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom...
News Abby's Muscles Less Relevant to HBO's The Last of Us Adaption
A shame to see those gains go to waste
Kaitlyn Dever, who will play Abigail "Abby" Anderson in Season 2 of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us, didn't have to bulk up for the role. According to showrunner and Naughty Dog head honcho Neil Druckmann, this is, amongst other things, because "there's not as much violent action moment to moment." Speaking...
News Become Servants of Freedom in New Helldivers 2 Warbond
Available from 6th February
Arrowhead Studios has revealed the latest premium Warbond for Helldivers 2, arriving later this week on 6th February 2025. Servants of Freedom kits Super Earth defenders out in metal armour, covering their entire face to leave a blank expression in the face of the bug and robotic onslaught that awaits. Take a look at...
News Borderlands 4 Boasts Series' 'Deepest and Most Diverse' Skill Trees
Players can expect "the greatest freedom to shoot and loot they’ve ever had"
Your character choice in Borderlands is much bigger than an aesthetic one, steering you towards a specific playstyle across multiple skill trees. This can be something of a double-edged sword, depending on the skills allowed by the trees themselves. Borderlands 4 will...
News What Time Is Capcom's Spotlight Livestream?
Onimusha! Monster Hunter! More
A big Capcom Spotlight livestream followed immediately by a Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase should get PS5 fans in the mood for 2025. The broadcast, scheduled for 2PM PT on 4th February, will run around 35 minutes in its entirety, and promises back-to-back Capcom goodness. Here’s when you can expect to the episode to...
News PlatinumGames Seemingly Spills More Top Bayonetta, Astral Chain Talent
NieR we go again
While the announcement of Ninja Gaiden 4 has given reason to be optimistic about the future of PlatinumGames, the publisher has seemingly spilled more top talent. In a video spotted by VGC, ex-PlatinumGames Vice President and industry veteran Hideki Kamiya appeared to confirm that Yusuke Miyata (Bayonetta 3), Takahisa Taura (
News Shuhei Yoshida: A Mix of Technical and Business Reasons Held Dreams Back from PC, Mobile
A dream it shall remain
Dreams, the highly ambitious PS4 exclusive from Media Molecule, was famously one of Shuhei Yoshida's favourite projects while he was at the helm of PlayStation Studios. He touches on it briefly in a lengthy interview with MinnMax, looking back fondly on visits to the Guildford-based development team. "Meeting with people at...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Brings Rival Schools 2, Power Stone, and More Back in May
Round 2
Capcom's put a release date on Capcom Fighting Collection 2. The compilation's now set for the 16th May. For those who haven't been keeping up, this looks to be one heck of a bundle. It includes classic PS1 brawler Rival Schools 2 (known as Project Justice here), alongside arena fighters Power Stone and Power Stone 2. This is some serious...
News New Onimusha Isn't an 'Impossibly Difficult Game', Capcom Just Wants Sick Sword Fights
Live by the blade
In news that'll no doubt come as a relief to many, it sounds like Capcom isn't going down the old (and increasingly tired) Soulslike route with the Onimusha: Way of the Sword. During the latest Capcom showcase, director Satoru Nihei delivered some new info on the still in-development title, making some interesting comments on its...
News Street Fighter 6's Crummy PS5, PS4 Battle Passes to Get Better in the Future
Capcom has reassessed their contents
Capcom has addressed the feedback to Street Fighter 6’s crappy Fighting Passes, which are short-lived Battle Passes available periodically in the game. <related ids="171421"> In a statement, the celebrated publisher first promised that more outfits are on the way for its various cast of characters, but...
News Emergency Hotfixes Live for Botched Spider-Man 2 PC Port
Hotfix v1.202.0.0 to fix crashing issues
Sony's in-house PC port studio Nixxes Software has released two hotfixes today designed to help reduce the number of crashes players are encountering in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The game's PC port released late last week in a poor state, with users facing frequent crashing issues. Some reported having their...
News Make the Wait for Trails through Daybreak 2 Even Harder with Its Amazingly Anime Opening
Seeing red
NIS America has released the opening movie for Trails through Daybreak 2 ahead of the RPG's release next week, on the 14th February. The movie itself is just about as anime as it gets, boasting moody shots of main characters, glimpses of shadowy bad guys, and teasers for potentially crazy plot twists. Still, it's a fun watch —...
News Katamari, Wattam Dev's Next Game To a T Seems Set for PS5, PS4
New ESRB rating spills the beans
To a T, the next game from Katamari Damacy and Wattam creator Keita Takahashi appears to also be releasing on PS5 and PS4, if a new ESRB age rating is to be believed. The game was first confirmed a year ago for Xbox consoles and PC, but a new listing from the ratings board also notes PS5 and PS4. Another weird but...
News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Smashes Through 5 Million Sales, Breaks Fastest-Selling Record
Zero hour
Bandai Namco has revealed that Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero has surpassed 5 million sales worldwide, making it an undeniable hit. The throwback anime fighter launched in October of last year, and managed to sell over 3 million copies within its first 24 hours — so it's sold a further 2 million since then. What's more, it's now the...
Monday3rd Feb 2025
Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 in February 2025
Best deals and cheapest prices
Which shops have PS5 stock for February 2025? What are the best PlayStation 5 console deals? After a lengthy period of stock struggles, Sony has finally managed to make PS5 consoles much easier to find at retail. As part of our PS5 guide, we're keeping tabs on which stores have PS5 consoles available, including the...
Review Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PS5) - Immersive Knight Sim Makes for a Peerless RPG
Fortune favours the brave
With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Czech developer Warhorse Studios demands a seat at the table of role playing masters with a dangerously immersive WRPG that, almost disappointingly, is polished to mirror-brightness, like a dazzling suit of tourney plate. Armed with a bizarre mixture of mechanics seemingly inspired by...
PS4's best platformers ranked and rated
What are the best platformers on PS4? If you've been playing games for any length of time, you'll know that platformers have been around since the very beginning. Some of gaming's most recognisable characters are from platformers — your Marios, your Sonics, and so on. Mainly concerned with testing a player's...
News Spider-Man 2's Looking Like Another PC Own Goal from Sony
Terrible reviews! Underwhelming player counts
For a firm hellbent on extracting as much profit as possible from PC users, Sony’s not exactly doing a great job of it. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, already a PS5 best-seller, has really struggled since debuting on PC, attracting a peak player count of just 28k on Steam since its launch late last week...
News Sony's Bloodborne 60fps Mod DMCA Takedown Was About the Name, Not the Patch Itself
In the copyright
Almost four years down the line, Sony has issued a DMCA takedown request against an unofficial Bloodborne patch that allows it to run at 60 frames-per-second. The news comes via the mod's creator, Lance McDonald, on social media: McDonald has said in the past that Bloodborne is just two lines of code away from hitting the...
News MultiVersus Director 'in Deep Mourning', Calls Out Player Threats After Shutdown Announcement
That's all, folks
New internet scuttlebutt has surfaced about WB Games' free-to-play platform fighter, MultiVersus, and it's not sounding great. AusilMVS, a known leaker of information about the game, has said the upcoming Season 5 "may be the final season depending on how it performs". They claim to have heard this from a "notable source",...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 a Technical Powerhouse on PS5 Pro, Says Digital Foundry
"PS5 Pro's extra horsepower, plus PSSR upscaling technology, are well utilised"
Developer Warhorse Studios' eagerly anticipated next entry in its medieval RPG series, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, launches tomorrow, 4th February, on PS5. While all players on the platform can enjoy the adventure at a glorious 60fps, something that was not nearly...
Round Up Civilization 7 Reviews Are Glowing Ahead of PS5 Launch
PC verdicts record 82 rating on Metacritic
Set to launch next week (11th February 2025) on PS5 and PS4, the first wave of reviews for Civilization 7 are starting to appear online. The game is also releasing for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, and given the series' ties to the latter, all the verdicts so far are based on PC review code. Here at...
Mini Review Ninja Gaiden 2 Black (PS5) - Fun Slasher Shows Its Age
All slice, no dice
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is like a time machine back to the halcyon days of PS3, featuring over-the-top violence, ridiculous action, and a globe-trotting campaign. Black sparkles up those graphics for PS5, and while fun, it isn’t quite enough to counter how much this hack-and-slash experience has aged. With the threat of demonic...
News Ex-Sony Boss Says Xbox Can Find Multiplatform Software Success, Just Like SEGA
At the cost of console "FOMO"
Former Sony exec Shawn Layden, who has never been shy about sharing his thoughts on one-time nemesis, Xbox, says Microsoft is incredibly well-positioned to become a multiplatform powerhouse like SEGA, provided the company ditches those pesky consoles. An interview podcast we find ourselves increasingly citing, one that...
Reminder Redeem These 3 PS Plus Games Before They're Gone
You can still Kill the Justice League
The usual monthly PS Plus Essential refresh takes place tomorrow (4th February 2025) so if you're still yet to claim the PS5, PS4 games offering from January 2025, you've got less than 24 hours to do so. In case you need a reminder of the selection, the titles you can claim and keep are: Suicide Squad: Kill...
News Significant Assassin's Creed Shadows Spoilers Leak on Hentai Website
Shadowy business
Set to release next month, on the 20th March, Assassin's Creed Shadows has leaked online... kind of. The game's official art book has, for whatever reason, been uploaded to an adult website well ahead of launch. As you might expect, the book contains all kinds of spoilers, covering characters, locations, and key story elements...
News Battlefield Labs Revealed, a New Test for Next Battlefield Game
Sign up to take part in tests
A new testing environment for the future of the Battlefield franchise has leaked ahead of a public announcement. EA is set to reveal the feature, which is called Battlefield Labs, in a community update within the next hour, but the client has leaked ahead of time via an in-game Battlefield 4 splash page. Reddit user...
Guide Best PS5 Headsets in 2025 - Enhance Your Audio Experience
Here are our top picks
You may well have already considered upgrading to a fantastic 4K TV in order to take advantage of the graphical leap offered with your PS5, but have you given the same consideration to audio? Having an immersive gaming soundscape can massively change your experience for the better, which is where this handy guide to headsets...
News Microsoft Job Listing Suggests Perfect Dark Could Also Be Heading to PS5
Just perfect
Amid a torrent of rumours, Phil Spencer quotes, and Forza Horizon 5's PS5 announcement, another of Xbox's first-party games appears to be fated for a multi-platform release. Microsoft is currently hiring for a position within its studio The Initiative, which is currently developing a brand new game in the
News Sony Could Be Plotting a PS5 Livestream Around Valentine's Day
"What does your heart tell you?"
Leakers trade in credibility and are usually only as good as their last prediction. Considering veteran leakster Nate the Hate, in a spectacularly public fashion and coming right down to the wire, correctly predicted the exact date of the Nintendo's Switch 2 reveal in January, we're inclined to listen. Doubling down...
News 2025 Starts Off Strong with Very High Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review Scores
Earns an 87 on Metacritic
With GTA 6, Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds all on the horizon, 2025 has always looked like a promising year for game releases. What wasn't expected, though, was for such a strong and highly rated title to come along before all of them and steal some of the best review ratings this year. At the...
News UK Sales Charts: Sniper Elite: Resistance Headshots a Number One Debut
Bullseye
Rebellion's brand new third-person shooter, Sniper Elite: Resistance, has left its mark on the UK's physical games chart with a debut at number one. The PS5 and PS4 versions commanded a roughly 80 per cent share of the copies sold at retail. It's an impressive result for the game, pushing down mainstays like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (now...
News Ladies Man Henry of Skalitz Woos Fair Maidens in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Clip
"The whole world turns around wenches; ain't that right, Henry?"
Already a dab hand with a blacksmith's hammer, now learning the undeniably attractive art of the knight's trade, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II protagonist Henry of Skalitz is seemingly irresistible to most women in 1403 Bohemia, who throw themselves at him in a manner that would make...
News Reassigned BioWare Staff Might Not Get to Go Back to Developer
Now they're permanent moves, says Jason Schreier
The employees from BioWare that EA temporarily moved to other internal teams might not actually be given the chance to go back, a new report claims. Jason Schreier of
News Battlefield Fans Stand at Attention as EA Teases Community Testing Program
Fool me once, shame on me...
Battlefield 2042 came out in 2021, and to say the community received it poorly would be quite an understatement. We'll admit to bouncing back then, never to return, but it seems EA has clawed back some goodwill in the intervening years: the developer has told fans t
News Fallout: New Vegas Writer Returns 14 Years Later, But Quickly Shuts Down Sequel Hopes
Rigged from the start
John Gonzalez, once the lead writer on Fallout: New Vegas, has returned to developer Obsidian Entertainment, after spending 14 whole years away from the company. In that time, he spearheaded the narrative direction on both Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. However, Gonzalez's homecoming does not suggest that the...
News Need for Speed Series Isn't Dead, But Dev Now Fully Focused on Battlefield
Will return in "new and interesting" ways
The arcade racing series Need for Speed will live to fight another day, but you shouldn't expect a new entry to arrive any time soon. As part of today's Battlefield Labs announcement, it was confirmed that franchise developer Criterion is one of four teams within EA that are coming together to form...
News Fortnite OG Brings Back Tilted Towers in Season 2, Live Now
Plus original loot update, cosmetic items
Fortnite has brought back one of the most famous locations in the Battle Royale's entire history, Tilted Towers, as its OG mode receives a refresh that includes the original Season 2 offerings. Designed to mimic the origins of one of the most popular titles in the world, the seasonal update is live now and...
Sunday2nd Feb 2025
News Classic The Sims Launches on PC, But No Sign of the PS2 Versions
Console hopes crushed for now
The earlier games in EA's The Sims series have been rather difficult to buy and play in modern times, but that seems like it'll soon change. According to Kotaku and a teaser from EA itself, new ports of The Sims 1 and 2 are soon to be released on PC, finally allowing fans to easily dive into these classic titles as the...
News Old But Not Forgotten, Far Cry New Dawn Gets 60fps Patch on PS5
Update seemingly out on Tuesday
Ubisoft has announced over the weekend that it is returning to PS4 game Far Cry: New Dawn to give it a 60 frames-per-second enhancement patch when running on PS5. It will presumably release on Tuesday, 4th February 2025 to coincide with the Xbox Game Pass launch, allowing PS5 owners to experience a smoother version of...
Saturday1st Feb 2025
Guide Best PS5 SSD 2025: Boost Your PS5 Storage Capacity
All PS5 M.2 NVMe SSD requirements and best Solid State Drive to buy
What is the best PS5 SSD and which PS5 SSD should you buy? Expanding your PS5's storage might seem like a daunting task with so many different SSD options available on the market, but this guide aims to simplify the process, showing you exactly which SSD products are the best...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for February and March 2025
A mammoth month ahead
It’s an absolutely mammoth month in the world of PS5, with several high-profile games all vying for your attention this month. All eyes will be on Monster Hunter Wilds, the next major wildlife wacker from Capcom, but set aside some time for SEGA’s zany nautical spin-off Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and historical...
Rumour Gears of War to Make PS5 Debut with Full Crossplay in Trilogy Collection
Order of the Fenix
Another day, another rumour of a tentpole Xbox exclusive coming to PS5. We appreciate these stories aren’t particularly surprising at this point, but this speculation comes courtesy of Spanish tipster eXtas1s, who previously revealed the PlayStation version of Forza Horizon 5, which was offi
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2025?
Plus or minus?
After what has felt like the longest January of all time, February has finally arrived, and it brings with it a new selection of PS Plus Essential monthly games. The question is, how are you feeling about this new trio of titles? Let's go over what subscribers are being treated to this month. First up, there's PAYDAY 3. This co-op...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 566
You're DOOMed
February has crept up on us, huh? This is looking like an unusually stacked month in the video game industry, with several high profile releases plotted. Better clear those backlogs quick, then, eh? Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'm planning to wrap up the original DOOM, in my journey to complete every one of the games on the run up to...
