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Monday9th Dec 2024
News Marvel Rivals Is Off to a Heroic Start with 10 Million Players in First Three Days
A kind of Magik
Marvel Games and NetEase have announced a meaty milestone for their multiplayer shooter, Marvel Rivals. The game has attracted over 10 million players in its opening three days. The news comes via official posts on social media: Of course, it should be noted this is a free-to-play title, significantly lowering the barrier to...
- NetEase
- PS5
- Marvel Rivals
News Dress Up Gacha Infinity Nikki Attracts 10 Million Players Too
10 Resonite Crystals for all players
This past weekend marked the release of multiple large-scale live-service titles, and all appear to have achieved instant success. The Path of Exile 2 servers were brought to their knees as early access went live, Marvel Rivals brought in 10 million players, and now
- Infold Games
- PS5
- PS4
- Infinity Nikki
News Fantastic 2022 RPG Chained Echoes Is Getting a Big Expansion Next Year
Echo, echo, echo...
Chained Echoes is getting a full-blown expansion in the second quarter of 2025. Titled Ashes of Elrant, it's actually set before the final events of the main game, and features a new story, a new party member, new locations, over 40 new monsters to fight, and 15 new music tracks. Just in case you missed out on Chained Echoes...
- Deck13
- PS4
- Chained Echoes
- Trailers
News PowerWash Simulator Unwraps Another Free Festive Level, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Ice rink needs a deep clean
PowerWash Simulator has recently released another seasonal level for players to hose down, and it's available for free on PS5 and PS4. The DLC stage is a Christmassy ice rink, though you'll need to blast away all the grime to reveal the colourful, gleaming display underneath. As well as this sizeable new level, which...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- PS4
- PowerWash Simulator
- DLC
Sunday8th Dec 2024
News Tekken 8 Season 2 Confirmed, Final Season 1 DLC to Be Announced at The Game Awards
And is that Anna?
Bandai Namco announced some fairly big plans for Tekken 8 overnight, during the Tekken World Tour Finals. For starters, a 'Winter Update' is incoming, which will feature some impressive photo mode improvements and additional customisation slots for each character. A new Fight Pass is also being introduced to celebrate Tekken's...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- Tekken
- Trailers
Saturday7th Dec 2024
Video Over 60 of the Most Essential PS5 Games So Far
Play truly has no limit
The PS5 is home to some truly unreal gaming experiences — from the delightful Astro Bot to the often overlooked Returnal. But if you’re new to the PS5 scene, then which titles should you have on your radar? Well, in a new video on our YouTube channel, we detail over 60 of the most essential PS5 games to check out. This...
- PS5
- Videos
- Features
Rumour Ubisoft Turmoil Continues as Shareholders Consider Buyout
Chinese giant Tencent in talks
Ubisoft's tumultuous 2024 continues. Word of a potential buyout is starting to spread (again), as the publisher struggles to right itself following a series of poor decisions, layoffs, and general mismanagement. Back in October, it was reported that shareholders — including Chinese conglomerate Tencent — were...
- Ubisoft
- Industry
Poll Are You Playing Path of Exile 2?
Loot, glorious loot
Path of Exile 2 is probably the hottest game on the planet right now. The action RPG just launched into early access and it's already attracting a ridiculously large audience — but are you part of the hype? The first Path of Exile really struck a chord with genre enthusiasts, scratching a Diablo-like itch that Blizzard's own...
- Grinding Gear Games
- PS5
- Path of Exile
- Polls
- Features
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 558
Free for all
If you're feeling the pinch this month, you have more options than ever to play some games for free. Whether you're up for some superhero slugging or just fancy dressing up all pretty, you can check out some cool new games without breaking open the wallet. Can't argue with that! Aaron Bayne: I finally picked up Hunt: Showdown 1896 on...
- Talking Point
- PS5
- PS4
- What Are You Playing
- Features
News Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster Hit with Last-Minute Delay into 2025 on PS5, PS4
Crocodile tears
Having previously been confirmed for PS5 and PS4 back in October, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos won't be releasing before the year is out. The remaster was targeting a vague '2024' window, but developer Argonaut Games has decided to delay the game into early 2025. "This decision was not made lightly," the studio writes in an official...
- Argonaut Games
- PS5
- PS4
- Croc
- Release Dates
Friday6th Dec 2024
Guide Marvel Rivals Guide: The Ultimate Beginner's Resource
An overview of Marvel Rivals for newcomers
This comprehensive Marvel Rivals guide is designed to help beginners learn, understand, and master the all-new online multiplayer game from NetEase. We shall guide you through the very basics of the experience, explaining how matches work, the characters you can pick between, and much more. By the end of...
- Guides
- Marvel Rivals
- PS5
Round Up Indiana Jones Reviews Are Live, Mostly Very Strong
Xbox, PC ratings at an 86 on Metacritic
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won't launch on PS5 for roughly another six months, but we can get a good sense of its overall quality now as the Xbox Series X|S, PC versions release. The review embargo has lifted, revealing a Metacritc rating of 86. Below you'll find a selection of scores and conclusions...
- Bethesda
- PS5
- Indiana Jones
- Round Up
- Features
News Insiders Are Already Hyping Up The Game Awards, Set to Be a 'Very Big' Show
Here we go
The Game Awards 2024 is less than a week away, and right on cue, the usual suspects are hopping on social media to leave cryptic posts about how good Geoff Keighley's event is going to be. Okay, we're being a bit cheeky with "the usual suspects"; it's the ever-reliable Andy Robinson who's currently conducting the excitement. "Expecting...
- The Game Awards
Poll What Are the Most Impressive Games You've Played on PS5 Pro?
Pro-digious
The PS5 Pro has been out for about a month now, and so we're just wondering... which updated games have impressed you the most on Sony's supercharged system? There are obvious frontrunners here — titles that have made headlines because of their clear improvements. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which suffered from a shockingly low...
- PS5 Pro
- Polls
- Features
News Path of Exile 2 Servers Starting to Hold as Player Queues Lessen
Get in line
Path of Exile 2 launches in early access later today on PS5, but honestly, you'll need to check your expectations if you've made plans to binge on the action RPG all weekend. Basically, this highly anticipated sequel is going to be a juggernaut. Through the night, developer Grinding Gear Games confirmed that the title has already...
- Grinding Gear Games
- PS5
- Path of Exile
News PS5 Gun Fu Action Game SPINE Is Looking Slick as Ever in Latest Trailer
Spine tingling
We've had our eye on SPINE for a while now, and it's still showing plenty of potential in this brief new glimpse at gameplay. Announced about a year ago, this is a stylish arcade action game that combines martial arts with firearms, or Gun Fu as it's become known. Set in a cyberpunk world, you play as Redline, who uses a new combat...
- Nekki
- PS5
- SPINE
- Trailers
News Revenge of the Savage Planet Brings Colourful Sci-Fi Chaos to PS5, PS4 in May 2025
Watch the new trailer
Revenge of the Savage Planet, sequel to the cult favourite Journey to the Savage Planet, has pencilled in a release window on PS5 and PS4. The silly sci-fi action title is preparing for launch in May 2025. Much like its predecessor, the sequel places players on a vivid, uncharted alien world, and it's down to you to explore it...
- Raccoon Logic
- PS5
- Revenge of the Savage Planet
- Trailers
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Ships 2 Million Worldwide, Japan Accounts for at Least Half
Holding out for a hero
Square Enix has revealed that Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has shipped and digitally sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. As regular readers will know, Square Enix doesn't share official sales figures very often — much to the frustration of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth enthusiasts — so this remake must have done pretty...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Dragon Quest
- Sales
Rumour It Takes Two Dev's Unannounced Next Game Due for Release in March 2025
Or is it just fiction?
The ever-reliable leaker Billbil-kun claims to know the release date of the next game coming from Hazelight, the studio behind It Takes Two and A Way Out. Writing on Dealabs, they report that the next title directed by Josef Fares will be launching on "PC as well as consoles" on 6th March, 2025. Billbil-kun previously said...
- EA Originals
- Hazelight
- PS5
News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Demo Has Been a Huge Hit, Tops 1 Million Downloads
Back in the saddle
Is Dynasty Warriors finally back? It's certainly starting to look that way, because the recent Dynasty Warriors: Origins demo has been downloaded over 1 million times. Said demo features a sizeable battle that takes place early on in the game, showcasing the action title's impressive scale and overhauled combat systems. From what...
- Koei Tecmo
- PS5
- Dynasty Warriors
News Wanderstop Looks Set to Subvert the Cosy Game, Brews Up a PS5 Launch in March 2025
Time to unwind
Wanderstop has just received a PS5 release date of 11th March, 2025, thanks to this new trailer. The game comes from Ivy Road, a studio headed up by Davey Wreden — best known for The Stanley Parable and PC title The Beginner's Guide. Wreden talks over this new trailer for the game, which is by-and-large a cosy sim-style game about...
- Annapurna Interactive
- PS5
- Wanderstop
- Trailers
- Release Dates
Axe more like it
Great-looking sequel Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has nailed down a release date on PS5 and PS4. The side-scrolling action title will actually launch sooner than anticipated, jumping ahead of its previous February window to the 28th January. The first Tails of Iron was really well received — and this follow-up is promising...
- United Label
- PS5
- PS4
- Tails of Iron
- Release Dates
News Sci-Fi Sequel Citizen Sleeper 2 Plots a Course for PS5 in January 2025
Starward Vector coming soon
Back in 2023, publisher Fellow Traveller brought us Citizen Sleeper, a sci-fi adventure game with an engrossing narrative and a clever dice mechanic. Now, developer Jump Over the Age is back, with the sequel coming very soon to PS5. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector launches on 31st January 2025, continuing the tale of...
- Fellow Traveller
- PS5
- Citizen Sleeper 2
- Trailers
- Release Dates
Thursday5th Dec 2024
Guide Marvel Rivals: All Release Times and Preload Date
All the key details for Marvel Rivals' launch
After a hugely impressive and popular beta test earlier in the year, Marvel Rivals will have its full launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S this week. To get you all up to date and prepared for the release, this guide will reveal the Marvel Rivals release times and Marvel Rivals preload date...
- Guides
- Marvel Rivals
- PS5
News The Thing: Remastered Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Priced at £25 / $30
Night Dive Studios has launched its latest classic remaster, The Thing: Remastered, bringing back an underappreciated PS2 classic horror game. The PS5, PS4 remaster is available now on the PS Store, and is priced at £24.99 / $29.99. The launch trailer can be viewed above. You can expect the campaign to run at up to 120...
- Night Dive Studios
- PS5
- PS4
- The Thing
News Your 2024 PlayStation Wrap-Up Will Be Available Starting Next Week
Stat's a wrap
Sony has confirmed that the annual PlayStation Wrap-Up will become available very soon. Each December, PS5 and PS4 players can login online and get their very own PlayStation Wrap-Up, providing all sorts of fun stats and information about your gaming habits and achievements for the year. From 10th December, you'll be able to get your...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
News Foamstars Support Ends in January as Square Enix Drops Soapy Live Service Shooter
Bubble's burst
Square Enix is essentially ending support for Foamstars, the quirky live service shooter that launched for PS5 and PS4 in February. The game's final season — called 'The Party Goes On!' — begins on the 13th December, and runs through to the 17th January. After that, there'll be no more seasonal updates — although Foamstars...
- Square Enix
- PS5
- PS4
- Foamstars
Video 10 Games You Need to Play on PS5 Pro
Enhance!
Our intrepid video producer Aaron has been incredibly busy these past few weeks, putting all kinds of games to the test on PS5 Pro. The result of his adventures is this top ten list, made up of titles that have been given the most impressive upgrades on Sony's new system (so far). Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, for example, finally gets a 60...
- Sony
- PS5 Pro
- Videos
- Features
News Black Ops 6 Is Going Free for a Whole Week on PS5, PS4
Eyes on target
If you've been on the fence about buying Black Ops 6, you may be interested in knowing that the game's going free to play all next week. The popular shooter launched for PS5 and PS4 back in October, and was met with very positive reviews from critics. The fan reception has been a bit up and down since then — as it always is when it...
- Activision
- PS5
- PS4
- Call of Duty
News Open World PS5 Game Ananta Looks Absolutely Insane in Latest Trailer
Kitchen sink feeling left out
NetEase's upcoming free-to-play gacha game, Ananta — previously called Project Mugen — is looking incredibly promising in this brand new gameplay trailer. The game is an urban open world action RPG, set in large cityscapes that are yours to explore as one of various playable characters. The main thing you'll be...
- NetEase
- PS5
- Ananta
- Trailers
News Sony's Really Pushing PlayStation Tournaments, First-Ever Live Event Announced
And you can qualify now
PlayStation Tournaments: XP has just been announced. It'll be the first-ever PlayStation Tournaments live event, and it's taking place in London on the 18th January. Naturally, you'll have to win some online competitions to actually get there. Qualifiers begin today on PS5, with Tekken 8 and FC 25 tournaments. Then, starting...
- Sony
- PS5
News Marvel Rivals' Premium Battle Passes Won't Expire Once Purchased on PS5
Our hero
If you're waiting for the launch of Marvel Rivals on PS5, you may be pleased to learn that the premium battle passes you buy will not have a time limit, as confirmed in a recent dev blog. The free-to-play multiplayer hero shooter launches 6th December, 2024, and as with most games of this type, it has a couple of ways for fans to spend...
- NetEase
- PS5
- Marvel Rivals
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Shares Story Trailer, PS5 Pro Support
PS5 Pro combines Fidelity and Performance
Warhorse Studios has uploaded a new story trailer for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II that introduces the narrative of its RPG sequel, watchable above. The game picks up directly after the conclusion of the first game, but while knowledge of those events will obviously help your understanding, it's apparently...
- Deep Silver
- PS5
- Kingdom Come
- Trailers
News Moonlighter 2 Brings Back Blend of Shopkeeping and Dungeon Crawling on PS5 in 2025
The Endless Vault announced
Publisher 11 Bit Studios and developer Digital Sun have announced Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a sequel to the acclaimed shopkeeping sim/roguelike dungeon crawler. Building on the fun mix of genres in the original, Moonlighter 2 sees the return of protagonist Will as he and his fellow villagers are caught up in a...
- 11 Bit Studios
- PS5
- Moonlighter
- Announcements
- Trailers
News PSVR2 Rhythm Game Synth Riders Adds Barbie Crossover, Featuring New Experience
Come on Barbie, let's go party
Synth Riders' amazing run of DLC seems to have no end. While we may still be waiting on 80s Mixtape - Side B after the incredible Side A, Kluge Interactive has returned with new content smaller in size but huge in recognition: Barbie. Available now for PSVR2, the Babie Dance
- Kluge Interactive
- PS5
- PSVR2
- Synth Riders
- DLC
Wednesday4th Dec 2024
News My First Gran Turismo Available This Friday for Free on PS5, PS4
A demo for Gran Turismo 7
Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced that My First Gran Turismo, which is essentially a PS5, PS4 demo for Gran Turismo 7, will launch this Friday, 6th December 2024. It's available for free, and lets you try race events, time trials, Music Rally stages, and license tests from the full game. You can get a visual sample...
- Sony
- PS5
- PS4
- Gran Turismo
News Ubisoft FPS XDefiant Shutting Down, Not Accepting New Players
Servers go offline on 3rd June 2025
Ubisoft has confirmed its online FPS XDefiant will be shutting down and isn't accepting any new players with immediate effect. Anyone who played the game before today (3rd December 2024) will continue to receive access until 3rd June 2025, at which point the servers will be taken offline. A third season of content...
- Ubisoft
- PS5
- XDefiant
News PS5 Open World Crimson Desert Gets Even More Gameplay Footage, Still Looks Crazy
Bewitched
If you've been keeping up with Crimson Desert — the open world action game from Korean developer Pearl Abyss — you may remember seeing a bunch of gameplay videos a few months back. There were boss fights, and then there was a crazy 50-minute walkthrough. It's fair to say that the project's been wowing audiences for quite some time...
- Pearl Abyss
- PS5
- Crimson Desert
News Ex-PlayStation Boss Thinks the Days of Consoles Are Numbered
Shawn Layden predicts proprietary hardware is on the way out
Shawn Layden, who formerly headed up PlayStation's first-party studios, reckons game consoles as we know them will eventually become "irrelevant". Speaking in an interview with Eurogamer, the ex-Sony suit talked at length about where consoles are heading, pointing to the plateauing power...
- PS5
- Industry
News Gamers Are Reportedly More Interested in Watching Games Than Actually Playing Them
Play has limits
You're statistically more likely to be watching a video about games than you are playing one yourself, according to a newly published report. MIDiA Research, which crunches the numbers on various aspects of entertainment, has recently claimed that gamers are spending more of their week watching gaming-related videos on YouTube and...
- PS5
- PS4
- Industry
Review Fantasian Neo Dimension (PS5) - Delightful JRPG Comfort Food Let Down by Uneven Combat
Final Fantasian
Fantasian Neo Dimension is a little like Japanese role playing game comfort food. There's the slightly androgynous amnesiac hero. He'll go on a quest to reclaim his memories and along the way he'll meet up with a slightly kooky orphan mage with secrets of her own to uncover. They'll befriend the sassy princess, the lovable rogue, the...
- Reviews
- Square Enix
- PS5
- Fantasian Neo Dimension
News Final Fantasy 7 Was Made for PlayStation Thanks to Sony Music and Booze
Whiskey business
PlayStation is an enormous brand and one of the biggest names in gaming nowadays, but back when it was just getting started, it was of course a different story. In a recent interview, Sony alumnus Shawn Layden reveals how the team secured Final Fantasy VII for PS1. He recalls his early days when PlayStation was in its infancy, and...
- Sony
- Square Enix
- PS1
- Final Fantasy
News Sony Still Working on PSVR2, Full Hand Tracking Tech Is On the Way
Not abandoned
Sony hasn't forgotten about PSVR2 after all, as it appears to be developing new features for its virtual reality tech. Currently, in order to play PSVR2 games, you need to use either a DualSense pad or a pair of PSVR2 Sense controllers, depending on the title. While the latter has built-in finger tracking, it looks like Sony is taking...
- Sony
- PS5
- PSVR2
News Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Goes Above and Beyond with Bonus Content, Including Lost Levels
Legacy
The soon-to-release Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered will feature a suite of extras aimed squarely at fans of the beloved PS1 and PS2 action adventures. Developer Aspyr has hinted at this bonus content before, but now we've got all the details. The headline act has to be 'Lost Levels' — a collection of areas that were cut...
- Crystal Dynamics
- PS5
- PS4
- Soul Reaver
- Trailers
Guide Infinity Nikki: All Release Times and Preload Details
Get ready to dress to impress
Infinity Nikki, the cosy dress-up RPG from an ex-Breath of the Wild designer, is ready to strut the catwalk on your console, delivering a level of cosiness seldom seen on a Sony system before. To get you prepared for the fashionable outing, this Infinity Nikki guide will include all release times and preload details...
- Guides
- Infinity Nikki
- PS5
News Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Character Creator Now Free on PS5, Patch 4 Adds Hawke's Armour
Face time
4th December marks Dragon Age Day on the BioWare calendar, and so the developer's dishing out some surprise presents. To start with, it's launched a standalone version of the character creator from Dragon Age: The Veilguard. You can download it for free on PS5, and spend a ridiculous amount of time crafting your ideal hero. You can then...
- EA
- BioWare
- PS5
- Dragon Age
- Patches
News Monster Hunter Wilds Dev Making Huge Improvements Based on Beta Feedback
New previews are positive
A fresh batch of Monster Hunter Wilds previews have dropped, and impressions continue to be positive with regards to Capcom's upcoming action RPG. However, it's various developer comments — from the preview events themselves — that are making headlines. For example, Games Radar spoke with director Yuya Tokuda,
- Capcom
- PS5
- Monster Hunter
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Avoids February Madness with March Release Date on PS5, PS4
Awakening
Bandai Namco has scheduled a mysterious 'Announcement Trailer' for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which is airing on the 4th December. It seems likely that we're getting a release date; the anticipated anime fighter has been locked in for 'early 2025' since September, so the timing certainly adds up. The game's been getting a bunch of...
- Bandai Namco
- PS5
- PS4
- Bleach
- Release Dates
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Out for PS5 a Week Earlier as Release Date Is Brought Forward
Now launching on 4th Feb 2025
Warhorse Studios has revealed its RPG sequel Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will release one week earlier than initially expected, now slated to launch for PS5 on 4th February 2025. The announcement was made in a Twitter post that also brought the news of a story trailer and console spec details arriving on Thursday...
- Deep Silver
- PS5
- Kingdom Come
- Release Dates
Random Monster Hunter's Got to Have the Best Motion Capture in Gaming
Born to be Wilds
Creating some of the most memorable monsters in gaming can't be easy, but Capcom seems to nail it time and time again with its Monster Hunter series. Really, these fearsome beasts are the star of the show, but it's not just their designs that catch the eye — it's the way they move, the way they're so deliberately animated...
- Capcom
- PS5
- Monster Hunter
- Random
