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Friday27th Sep 2024
News PS5's Ginormous Tokyo Game Show Booth Will Make You Wish You Were in Japan
Lots to see and do
Sony’s presence at Tokyo Game Show is important because the platform holder’s generally been skipping conventions. It did appear at ChinaJoy in Shanghai earlier in the year, and now it’s at the Makuhari Messe, showing off games like Astro Bot, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Metal Gear Sol
- Sony
- PS5
- Tokyo Game Show
News Farming Simulator 25's Asian Map Brings a Totally Different Vibe to PS5
Farm fresh
Farming Simulator has always had European and North American maps, but developer Giants Software will be expanding upon the variety with an Asian-inspired environment in new game, Farming Simulator 25. Announced at Tokyo Game Show, this appears to be loosely inspired by a variety of countries, including Japan and China. Of course, the...
- Giants Software
- PS5
- Farming Simulator
- Trailers
News Colourful Courier Game Parcel Corps Set to Deliver on PS5 Early October
Pass the parcel
We've been quietly looking forward to Parcel Corps for ages, but it unfortunately missed its original release date of 3rd September. Now, publisher Secret Mode and developer Billy Goat Entertainment have revealed a new date, and it's exactly one month later on 3rd October, 2024. The news comes via a brief new trailer. For those out...
- Secret Mode
- PS5
- Parcel Corps
- Release Dates
News Spar with Your Battle Brothers in Space Marine 2's Big Patch 3.0
Private PvE lobbies, bot buffs, PvP balancing, oh my!
Praise be, Battle Brothers, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's big 3.0 update has arrived, bringing exciting new features and a much-needed balancing pass across all three game modes. The Hub Sparring Arena on the Battle Barge will allow you to batter your squad mates between rounds of Eternal...
- Focus Entertainment
- PS5
- Warhammer
- Space Marine
News The Jackbox Survey Scramble Is a Kind of Modern Day Family Fortunes on PS5, PS4
Our survey says...
Jackbox Games has made a billion Party Packs, each compiling a bunch of fun party games to play with friends and family. Now, though, its latest game announcement is something a little different; The Jackbox Survey Scramble is all about discovering answers to countless questions from people across the globe. The above trailer...
- Jackbox Games
- PS5
- PS4
- Jackbox Survey Scramble
Thursday26th Sep 2024
Guide The Last of Us 1 Guide: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips, and Tricks
A 100% completion guide to The Last of Us 1
The Last of Us 1 is a survival horror game created by PS Studios developer Naughty Dog which first released in 2013. This The Last of Us 1 walkthrough, which includes all collectibles, is based on
- Guides
- The Last of Us
- PS5
- PS4
- PS3
Friday27th Sep 2024
Mini Review Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns (PS5) – DLC Add-On Is Mostly Unfunny and Overpriced
Back in the Havik
For those who missed it, following the bloody finale of Mortal Kombat 1's story, which saw Liu Kang and the gang dispatch the Deadly Alliance of Shang Tsung and Quan Chi, a version of PS2-era jobber Havik discovered that not only do other timelines exist, but that they could all use a little more chaos. This brings us to the new...
- Reviews
- Warner Bros
- PS5
- Mortal Kombat 1
- DLC
Thursday26th Sep 2024
News Don't Give Up on Jin Just Yet, More Ghost of Tsushima Spin-Offs Planned
A Ghost cannot die
With the explosive reveal that Ghost of Yotei would be set several centuries after Ghost of Tsushima, some fans seem disappointed to see protagonist Jin Sakai relegated to the dustbin of history. Well, don't give up the ghost (sorry) just yet. Shockingly, Sony wants the series to be a much larger franchise, with other spin-offs...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- Ghost of Tsushima
News Just Three Decisions from Dragon Age: Inquisition Will Carry Over to The Veilguard
Just the important stuff
While previous games in the series have allowed for players' choices, just three from Dragon Age: Inquisition will carry over to The Veilguard. If you never played that game, don't worry; the "Adventurer's Past" feature in character creation will allow you to set the scene quickly. Vague ending spoilers for Dragon Age:...
- EA
- PS5
- Dragon Age
News Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Looks Sublime on PS5
EVA fever
Well, this is looking good, isn’t it? Many would argue Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is Hideo Kojima’s finest work, and while he’s not involved in Konami’s remake of the PS2 classic, this is a beat-for-beat recreation of the original on PS5 hardware. Remember, this game will also be upgraded to take advantage of the PS5 Pro. In...
- Konami
- PS5
- Metal Gear Solid
- Trails
News In the UK, PS5 Pro Has Already Completely Sold Out
Going, going, gone
In a Push Square poll, 68% of you said you wouldn’t buy a PS5 Pro – but that hasn’t stopped Sony selling through its initial allocation of consoles in the UK. The supercharged system is “currently unavailable” on PlayStation Direct, and the 30th Anniversary bun
- Sony
- PS5
- UK
News All Eyes on Aloy (Again), as Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Comparison Does the Rounds
See the difference
We aren't sure who asked for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, but it's happening, and thus, it must be discussed. Always at the centre of attention, protagonist Aloy has kicked off even more discourse, with a comparison image of the character requiring one of the developers to step in. Content creator Mr Pyo got the ball rolling,...
- Sony
- PS5
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS4's Price Doubles After PS5 Remaster Announcement
Sneaky
Sony has doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 in the aftermath of the announcement of the game’s PS5 remaster. It had previously cost $19.99 or less to purchase the Complete Edition of Guerrilla’s open world outing since 2018, but now, with a $9.99 PS5 remaster on the way, the platform holder has bumped the MSRP on the PS Store...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- Horizon
News Ubisoft Board Orders Internal Investigation and Review into Company's Financial Woes
Won't SOMEONE think of the investors?!
The powers-that-be at Ubisoft, the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, have announced an internal review and investigation of the company. This follows several setbacks for the firm, including (but not limited to) soft sales of Star Wars Outlaws and a big delay for
- Ubisoft
- Industry
News The Last of Us Part 1 and 2 Will Both Look and Perform Better than Ever on PS5 Pro
Thrive and survive
As with most of Sony's first-party teams, Naughty Dog is planning to take full advantage of the upcoming PS5 Pro to offer even better versions of their current-gen titles. Over on the PS Blog, the studio's lead programmer, Vincent Marxen, explains how its two The Last of Us games will benefit from the boost in power. "We here at...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS5 Pro
- The Last of Us
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Continues to Tank in Japan Following Price Increase
Astro Bot hanging in there
The latest weekly Japanese gaming charts have arrived, and it seems Sony is still struggling in its homeland. The good news is that Astro Bot is holding fairly steady in the physical software chart, currently in third place. The less good news is that it's only managed 28,521 copies to date; the current number one game,...
- Japan
- Sales
- Charts
- PS5
- PS4
Mini Review Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition (PS5) - Still a Series Highlight 25 Years Later
Garden warfare
Despite countless sequels, Team 17's turn-based strategy series has struggled to better 1999's Worms Armageddon. The developer knows it, too; Worms WMD is based on the fan-favourite game's source code, and the Steam release of Armageddon has been consistently updated, most recently with a major patch in 2020. Now, Worms Armageddon:...
- Reviews
- Team 17
- PS5
- Worms Armageddon Anniversary Edition
- Mini Reviews
News The Last of Us PS5 Is Available Now with PS Plus Extra, Premium
Endure and survive
As previously promised, the critically acclaimed PS5 remake The Last of Us: Part 1 is available to download and play right now with PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium. The game, which retells the story of the PS3 original with all-new visuals, earned an 8/10 in our The Last of Us: Part 1 review: “Naughty Dog has done justice t
- Sony
- PS5
- PS Plus
- The Last of Us
News Stellar Blade's NieR: Automata Collab Only Happening Because Yoko Taro Loves Money
"I, Yoko Taro, am a slave to capitalism"
Auteur creator and mask enthusiast Yoko Taro will do anything for a price. Memorably, a couple of years back, the colourful character and president/director of studio Bukkaro said, "I, Yoko Taro, am a slave to capitalism, so I will do anything as long as I am paid and will do nothing if there's no money in...
- Bukkoro
- Yoko Taro
- NieR
Talking Point What Was Your Favourite PS5 Game from State of Play September 2024?
Ghost with the most
Sony's latest State of Play aired earlier this week, and to almost everyone's surprise, it was actually quite well received. The 33-minute presentation offered updates on a large number of PS5 games, while also providing a handful of fresh announcements. Now, obviously, Ghost of Yotei is the big one — and rightly so — but...
- Sony
- State of Play
- PS5
- Polls
- Features
News PS5 Pro's 30th Anniversary Bundles Are Getting Flipped for $5,000
Scarce systems already soaring in value
Sony charged a lot for its forced 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundles, but it’s clear it could have comfortably tripled the cost and still sold through its inventory of 12,300 units. The evidence? Scalpers on eBay are already flipping their pre-orders for up to $5,000. And no, these aren’t just speculative...
- Sony
- PS5
Random Scientific Study Proves PowerWash Simulator Puts You in a Better Mood
Cleanse your brain
Fans of PowerWash Simulator will all tell you how good it feels to play. The zen-like state you enter as you hose down huge levels in need of a deep clean is pretty unique, with every sweep of the pressure washer delivering an immensely satisfying dose of dopamine. Now, in a recent study, it's been proven that the game's...
- FuturLab
- PS5
- PS4
- PowerWash Simulator
- Random
News The Last of Us Season 2 Debuts in 2025, Here's Your First Look
Oh, boy
You may think your heart’s ready to deal with The Last of Us: Part 2 all over again, but it’s probably not. To celebrate The Last of Us Day, HBO has released the first full length trailer for the second season of its hit live action adaptation. In the video, we see various familiar scenes from the game, including the town of Jackson, new...
- HBO
- The Last of Us
- TV
- Trailers
News Astro Bot Introduces PS5's Killer Lineup in Unflinchingly Japanese Trailer
Headache inducing in all the right ways
You may want to prep some paracetamols, because Sony’s new Tokyo Game Show montage trailer goes hard. The theme this time revolves around Astro Bot, who’s inexplicably become a DJ and is rapping about all the great games coming to PS5. To be fair, this is one helluva lineup, and we’re sure everyone can...
- Sony
- PS5
- Japan
- Tokyo Game Show
- Trailers
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Looks Absolutely Stunning in Latest Gameplay Trailer
Wrangling monsters
Square Enix's Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake might be a bit of a mouthful, but it just looks better and better each time we see it. A brand new trailer has been released, providing an overview of how the game plays as we approach its 14th November launch date. The PS5 title looks beautiful, combining old with new to achieve that...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Dragon Quest
- Trailers
News Over 10 Hours of Horizon Zero Dawn Dialogue Has Been Re-Recorded for PS5, PC
That's a lot
While we reckon Horizon Zero Dawn is an overall excellent game, there were some side-quests in the original that had some horrendous voice acting. It’s great to learn that developer Nixxes, in partnership with Guerrilla, has actually gone back and re-recorded over 10 hours of dialogue for the upcoming Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered,...
- Sony
- PS5
- Horizon
News PS5, PS4 Fans Think Something May Be Afoot with Sony's Siren Series
But it's likely just better emulation
A mysterious rating for Sony’s underrated survival horror series Siren has emerged in Korea, prompting some PS5 fans to ponder whether the franchise could be making an unexpected comeback. In all likelihood, this pertains to an emulated PS2 version, which is already available in most regions and hasn’t...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- PS2 Siren
News Anime GTA Neverness to Everness Could Be PS5's Next Big Thing
No release date, though
A new trailer for Tower of Fantasy dev Hotta Studio’s anime-inspired GTA gacha game Neverness to Everness has debuted at Tokyo Game Show, and you could be looking at PS5’s next big thing here. It’s clear the Chinese studio has pulled together everything that’s popular for this project: there are elements of Genshin...
- Perfect World Games
- PS5
- Neverness to Everness
- Trailers
News Here Comes Two New Challengers! Ken, Chun-Li Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Thunder thighs masters
Are we getting closer to a new Capcom vs SNK – or, indeed, SNK vs Capcom? With hatted hero Terry Bogard joining Street Fighter 6 this week, and buxom babe Mai Shiranui on the way, it looks like the two fighting game titans are trading characters at this point. During a Tokyo Game Show livestream, Fatal Fury: City of the...
- SNK
- PS5
- PS4
- Fatal Fury
- DLC
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Actually Looks Awesome in Live PS5 Gameplay Demo
Fight for the right
Dynasty Warriors needs a return to form after the dismal Dynasty Warriors 9, and to be fair to Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force, it's starting to look like Dynasty Warriors: Origins could be a genuine banger. Now, while some longtime fans have expressed concern over the game's decision to move away from the traditional...
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- Dynasty Warriors
News Bandai Namco's Big Cross-Media Bet Synduality Kickstarts PS5's 2025
So noir, so far
Synduality: Echo of Ada, the game portion of Bandai Namco’s big cross-media push – which is already an anime on Disney Plus, of course – will launch on 23rd January, kickstarting a potentially crazy year for PS5. Available for $39.99, the online extraction shooter will offer seven days of Early Access for anyone who pre-orders...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Synduality
- Release Dates
News The Latest Game from the Creators of the PixelJunk Series Is Now Available on PS5
All You Need Is Help
Announced earlier this year, the cutesy co-op game All You Need Is Help is now available for purchase on PS5. It comes from Q-Games, the Japanese studio perhaps best known for the PixelJunk series. As you'd expect from the Kyoto-based developer, All You Need Is Help presents players with a unique experience. This is a co-op,...
- Q-Games
- PS5
- All You Need Is Help
- Trailers
News My Hero Academia Is Going to Tempt You Back to Overwatch 2 on PS5, PS4
Become the hero you want to be
God, these Overwatch 2 collabs are freakin’ good, aren’t they? Following on from Transformers and Cowboy Bebop, developer Blizzard has now announced it’s adding manga and anime sensation My Hero Academia to the game from 17th October. An initial trailer introduces the skins you can look forward to, including...
- Blizzard
- PS5
- PS4
- Overwatch
- Trailers
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Will Go Hard in Early 2025 on PS5, PS4
Brain bleach
Bandai Namco has slapped a date on Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, its adaptation of Tite Kubo’s iconic manga and anime series. Due out in “early 2025”, as confirmed during this new Tokyo Game Show trailer, the title promises to let you “use each character’s unique skills to get the advantage in stylish swordfights”. This trailer...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- PS4
- Bleach
- Trailers
Wednesday25th Sep 2024
"I feel like I'm taking crazy pills"
Sucker Punch’s decision to tell a new story with a new character in Ghost of Yotei has triggered the silliest corners of social media, and revered ex-Sony executive Shawn Layden has chimed in on the drama, stating “if you don’t like it, don’t buy it”. The new game, a PS5 exclusive sequel to Ghost of...
- Sony
- PS5
- Ghost of Yotei
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Wins Over PlayStation Fans
How the turn tables
The initial reaction to Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was extremely negative. In the aftermath of US ratings board ESRB leaking the game, an enormous 59% of you said you wouldn’t buy it at all in a Push Square poll. However, there’s been a dramatic swing following the game’s off
- Sony
- PS5
- Horizon
News 'PS5 Pro Is a Really Good Investment,' Argue Tech Experts After Hands-On
But it's for a specific type of player
Tech experts Digital Foundry have finally gotten hands-on time with the PS5 Pro, and their verdict is overwhelmingly positive – especially if you’re the type of player who appreciates blistering frame rates, high fidelity visuals, and ray tracing. In an exhaustive hour-long analysis, which you can watch in...
- Sony
- PS5
- Hardware
News Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 Pro Is 'Pure Eye Candy at Race Car Levels of Performance'
Cool running
Horizon Forbidden West, the superb open world sequel from Dutch developer Guerrilla, will be upgraded for PS5 Pro, as you’d anticipate. But according to the studio, writing on the PS Blog, it’s going to be able to “match or surpass” the base PS5 version’s quality mode at double the frame rate. This is something system...
- Sony
- PS5
- Horizon
- Updates
News Ubisoft 'Fully Mobilised' After Soft Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Sales
Wants to position the release as a strong long-term performer
Ubisoft has said it’s “fully mobilised to swiftly implement a series of updates to polish and improve” Star Wars Outlaws after it admitted the game had a “softer than expected launch”. While it pointed out that the release had received “solid ratings”, it said that it wants...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Star Wars
- Sales
News Ubisoft Backs Out of Tokyo Game Show at Eleventh Hour, Cancels Livestream
Laying low for a while
In news unlikely to alter the downward trajectory of its dwindling stock price, Ubisoft has pulled out of the imminent Tokyo Game Show, citing "various circumstances" and apologising for the short notice. Ubisoft Japan made the announcement via press release, which was quickly picked up and translated. Due to these...
- Ubisoft
- Industry
News Your Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Progress Will Transition to PS5 Remaster
Life saver
Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a full PS5 glow-up, bringing it in line with its achingly beautiful successor, Horizon Forbidden West. Don’t worry if you’ve already made progress in Aloy’s inaugural adventure, however, as all of your progress will carry across. Remember, this is a $9.99 upgrade for all existing owners of the game –...
- Sony
- PS5
- Horizon
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed on PS5 Until 14th February
Staying in the shadows
Ubisoft’s anticipated Japanese sandbox Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been delayed on PS5 until 14th February. The game was originally due out on 15th November, but was pulled out of the Tokyo Game Show at the very last minute earlier this week. It means February is going to be a congested period for new releases, with...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- Assassin's Creed
- Delays
News RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Fantazy for everyone
Update #3: The playable demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is out everywhere now, letting everyone get a taste for the RPG's early hours. And, as previously reported, your progress will carry over to the full release. What's not to like? Update #2: The demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is indeed happening; it's now available in Asia,...
- Atlus
- PS5
- PS4
- Metaphor
News Twee Free PS5 Gacha Infinity Nikki Looks Cute as a Button
Pretty as can be
Infold Games has provided a brief look at Infinity Nikki, the twee open world gacha game coming to PS5. While this is largely promoting the release’s forthcoming PC and smartphone beta, we get to see a ton of new gameplay concepts, including platforming sequences, rhythm minigames, and even a musical sequence. The beta will launch...
- Infold Games
- PS5
- Infinity Nikki
- Trailers
News PS5 Pro Will Supposedly Fix Rise of the Ronin's Shoddy Frame Rate
Rise up
Many will argue that Rise of the Ronin deserves a little more recognition. The open world action title released for PS5 what feels like an age ago, all the way back in March of this year. And while it was met with rather lukewarm reviews, it still managed to amass a faithful fan following. It's a shame, then, that the game still suffers...
- Sony
- PS5 Pro
- PS5
- Rise of the Ronin
News The Biggest PS5, PS4 Winners from a Humongous State of Play
Number thunder
Sony’s latest State of Play was a huge hit, with an incredible 77% of you rating it okay or better in our poll. The trailer views are also through the roof, guaranteeing enormous exposure for almost all of the over 20 titles on display. Of course, in the aftermath of these livestreams, it’s always interesting to evaluate which...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- State of Play
News Gran Turismo 7 Will Experiment with 8K, 60fps on PS5 Pro
Polyphony Digital breaking boundaries again
Polyphony Digital has always pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with PlayStation hardware, and so it’s no surprise to see it go all-in with PS5 Pro. While Gran Turismo 7’s main improvements for Sony’s supercharged hardware will include the implementation of PlayStation Spectral Super...
- Sony
- PS5
- Gran Turismo
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gets Two More Characters in Radical Reptiles DLC
Available now
Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute have both revealed and released the final DLC pack for the smashing retro beat-'em-up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Titled Radical Reptiles, the DLC is available for purchase right now, setting you back $3.99/£3.29. For your few quid, you're getting two new playable...
- Dotemu
- PS5
- PS4
- TMNT
- DLC
News Capcom Peddling Pricey Monster Hunter Wilds Ultra Collector's Edition with Foldable Bike
Only available in Japan
We now have a release date for the hotly anticipated action RPG Monster Hunter Wilds; the game is set to launch on PS5 on 28th February, 2025. That's not the only announcement Capcom has made recently, however. An expensive Ultra Collector's Edition has been unveiled, and it includes an actual bicycle. Yes, this edition of...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Monster Hunter Wilds
News Tekken 8 Heihachi Looks Like an Absolute Beast in First Gameplay Reveal
Twigs will be snapped
What's a Tekken game without Heihachi? Tekken 8's obviously bringing the big man back as a DLC character, dropping next month on the 4th October, and now Bandai Namco's decided to grace us with a gameplay demonstration. Simply put, the still-not-dead grandad looks like an absolute monster. He retains many of his signature...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Tekken
- Trailers
