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News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Coming in Best Update Yet
Two wild PS1 classics appear
Sony has officially announced its update for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium, adding another slate of PS5, PS4, and classic games to the upper tiers. We had a few of the games leak beforehand, but we now know the full rundown of software joining the service next week. It looks like this: PS Plus Extra: February 2023:...
News PS Plus Festival of Play Offers Prizes, Deals, Games, and Tournaments
Available until 24th February
Sony has today revealed a new PS Plus Festival of Play promotion that encompasses a range of activities that includes prizes, PS Store deals, tournaments, and the newly announced PS Plus Extra and
News God of War Ragnarok 3-Hour Trial Now Available on PS Plus Premium
Update: Now available outside of NA
Update: The three-hour trial for God of War Ragnarok is now available in Europe. Original Story: One of PS Plus Premium's best perks is its range of full game trials, which has been expanding quite a lot in recent months. These allow members to download titles and play them for a limited time, and if they like...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Two-Hour Tactics Ogre Game Trial
A tactical decision
Excellent strategy RPG remaster Tactics Ogre: Reborn now has a two-hour game trial through PS Plus Premium. Admittedly, those two hours won't take you very far into what is a demandingly deep tactical title, but it may be just enough to get you hooked. Sony's approach to PS Plus Premium trials has been odd up until now. New...
News The Best Syphon Filter Is Coming to PS Plus on PS5, PS4 with Trophies
Dark mirror
All the Syphon Filter games are pretty good, but 2006’s portable instalment Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is undoubtedly the best. The game – developed by Days Gone maker Bend Studio – was a real showcase for Sony’s handheld at the time, and it was even eventually ported to the PS2 because it proved so impressive on the small...
News PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Aren't Big Enough to Impact Business, Says Take-Two Boss
Not yet, anyway
Gaming subscription services like PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass have almost certainly had an impact on how we in the hardcore sphere perceive the value of video games — but they're yet to have a truly significant impact on how big publishers do business. At least, that's what Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has to say on the matter. The...
News Four New PS Plus Games Are Available for You to Download Now
Get 'em while they're hot
Four new PS Plus games are available for all subscribers to download now. As announced last week, the monthly games this time include Evil Dead: The Game, Mafia: Definitive Edition, OlliOlli World, and
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for February 2023?
Plus or minus?
February 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, with four titles up for grabs (although one of them is technically just an expansion). Next week, you'll be able to download and play OlliOlli World, Mafia: Definitive Edition, Evil Dead: The Game, and Destiny 2: Beyond Light. We'd say there's a bit of something...
News These Four PS Plus Essential Games Are Coming to PS5, PS4 Next Week
Four games up for grabs
February 2023's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, and yes, this past weekend's leak was absolutely spot on. There are four titles up for grabs, which you can add to your library from 7th February, 2023. Here's what subscribers can look forward to: OlliOlli World (PS5, PS4)
News PS Plus Is Down Year-Over-Year, But Making More Money
Up compared to previous quarter
There’s no doubt that PS Plus plateaued during the pandemic, and Sony has struggled to grow the service beyond 50 million active subscribers. That ceiling has meant the platform holder has turned its attention to extracting more revenue from each individual member, and the strategy appears to be working with the...
News PS Plus Members Lose 19 Games in May as Sony Drops PS Plus Collection
Claim them soon
Sony has confirmed that it will discontinue the PS Plus Collection on the 9th May, 2023. Just before the launch of the PS5 in 2020, the PS Plus Collection was announced as an incentive for potential PS5 buyers. Basically, it was a selection of highly rated PS4 games that PS Plus subscribers gained instant access to — all of which...
News Persona 5 Royal Steals Four Hour Trial on PS Plus Premium
Phantom Thievery
A new game trial has just been added to the most expensive tier of Sony's subscription service, PS Plus Premium. If you're a subscriber, you can now play the first four hours of the utterly brilliant Persona 5 Royal on PS5 — although, admittedly, four hours isn't going to get you very far into what is a massive RPG. Still, you...
Rumour PS Plus Essential February 2023 Games Leaked, Destiny 2 DLC Confirmed
Another big month
Update: Just hours before the PS Plus Essential lineup for February 2023 is set to be confirmed, it looks like Destiny 2: Beyond Light is definitely going to be included. The PS Stars scheme on the PlayStation mobile app has just been updated, and one of the goals is to play Destiny 2: Beyond Light as part of PS Plus. So that's...
News Third PS Plus Premium Title Updated with Trophy Support
Jumping Flash! gets 15 gongs
Sony has quietly updated another Classic game included in the PS Plus Premium lineup with Trophy support well after launch. Joining Super Stardust Portable and No Heroes Allowed is PS1 game Jumping Flash! with 15 gongs to unlock, which includes a Platinum Trophy. The Trophy list should be live now, so you can s
News Sony Quietly Adds Trophies to Another PS Plus Premium Classic
Heroes
It didn’t get off to the best start, but Sony does appear to be quietly correcting PS Plus Premium’s biggest issues. The last drop included a decent number of classics, while the platform holder has fixed some of the NTSC and PAL issues that plagued the launch period. And now, it appears to be casually rolli
News Midnight Suns, F1 Manager Both Get PS Plus Premium Trials
Play both for hours
PS Plus Premium has had a refresh of its Time Limited Trials list, adding in Marvel's Midnight Suns and F1 Manager 2022. The former you'll be able to play for two hours with an active subscription while the latter offers three hours. If you
News Once Thought Impossible, PS Classic Super Stardust Portable Just Got Trophy Support
The sky is the limit
Super Stardust Portable, originally released on PSP and added to the PS Plus Premium Classics Catalogue in 2022, just got full Trophy support. This was previously thought to be impossible and marks the first time that a PlayStation Classic from the Premium catalogue has had Trophies added retroactively. This is not a drill; we...
News Try Gotham Knights for Free in New PS Plus Premium Trial
Play it for one hour
A newly uploaded PS Plus Premium trial allows you to sample the first hour of Gotham Knights. Anyone subscribed to the highest tier of PS Plus can head over to the PS Store and start downloading the client, allowing them to experience the fantastic openi
News 13 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
A devil will cry
Today's the day for Sony's first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium monthly update of 2023, bringing 13 new PS5, PS4, and PS1 games to the subscription service. They're all available to download now across Europe, and will roll out to the USA and other territories throughout the day. 13 titles are included, and if you've forgotten...
News The Last of Us: Part I Handed a PS Plus Premium Trial on PS5
Play for two hours
Nicely coinciding with HBO's first episode of The Last of Us debuting last night, Naughty Dog has published a PS Plus Premium trial of the very game the TV show is based on: The Last of Us: Part I. You'll be able to play the PS5 remake for two hours, granting you access to the heartbreaking prologue as well as the story set-up...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2023?
Plus or minus?
Another glut of games have been announced for PS Plus Extra and Premium. It's no secret that Extra subscribers in particular have been eating well of late, and that's set to continue when the new offerings drop next week. The likes of Back 4 Blood, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, and Dragon Ball FighterZ are headline acts, and...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Get 13 More PS5, PS4, PS1 Games Next Week
Something for everyone
Update: Sony has removed Sayonara Wild Hearts from this month's service update. Click this link for more information. Orignal story: Sony has today announced the line-up of PS5, PS4, and Classic games heading to
Reminder PS Plus Extra Loses 10 PS4 Games Next Week
Last chance to play
When the new PS Plus Extra and Premium update goes live next week, on Tuesday the 17th January, it's important to note that ten PS4 titles will be leaving the PS Plus Extra catalogue. These titles might not be the most popular, but if you do want to actually download and play any of them before they're dropped, you'll have to get...
News PS4 Game Removed from PS Plus Extra Update for January 2023
It was "incorrectly" announced
Sony announced the lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for January 2023 earlier today, but now it's had to remove one. The PS Bl
News PS Plus Subscriptions Up to 40% Off as Part of PS Store's Huge January Sale
New and upgraded subscriptions discounted
Sony has placed thousands of games and DLC on offer with its epic PS Store January sale, but it's not stopped there. A freshly added promotion now brings prices crashing down on PS Plus subscriptions. If you're not currently a member at all, you can purchase a three- or 12-month subscription for PS Plus...
News PS Plus Essential Games for January 2023 Available to Download Now
Fall in order
Announced last week when we were all in the throes of eating lots of rich food and watching Home Alone 2 (probably), the latest gaggle of PS Plus Essential monthly games is now available to claim on PS5 and PS4. A trio of treats can now be added to your library and downloaded. As a reminder, here's what will be available during the...
News PS Plus Members, This Is Your Last Chance to Claim December's Essential Games
Lineup rotates on 3rd January
As of the time of publication, you have less than 24 hours to claim January’s trio of PS Plus Essential games. Remember, once added to your library, these titles will be yours to download and play for as long as you remain a member. For those of you who don’t know, the selection includes Biomutant, Divine Knockout,...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for January 2023?
Plus or minus?
Hold on, January 2023? It's here already?! Yep, we know it's hard to believe, but a whole new year is here — and that means we've got another 12 months of PS Plus offerings to look forward to (and perhaps moan about incessantly). We can see January's selection being somewhat divisive. It's spearheaded by the well-liked Star Wars...
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for January 2023 Announced
A strong start to 2023
It’s Christmas! Well, actually, technically it’s not anymore, right? Nevertheless, Sony’s still in the festive spirit, and it’s announced January 2023’s selection of PS Plus Essential games right on time. Those of you who were paying attention in the lead up to the holidays will recall this roster leaking a few days...
Rumour PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for January 2023 Leaked Early
Merry Christmas from Dealabs
Dealabs has done it yet again, only this time, the leak has arrived earlier than usual. Pretty much every month, the European retail site gets its hands on the PS Plus Essential monthly games lineup ahead of everyone else, and it's always accurate. So, what are the first PS Plus Essential games for 2023? According t
News PS Plus Extra Loses 10 PS4 Games in January 2023
Only a few weeks left to play them
10 more PS4 games will leave PS Plus Extra next month, as revealed by the PS5 system's Last Chance to Play section. First spotted by True Trophies, the following 10 PS4 titles will depart on 17th January 2023: Bound by Flame Electronic Super Joy
News PS Plus Premium Classic Pinball Heroes Has Trophies, and It's an Easy Platinum
Pinball wizard
With PS Plus Premium, a handful of games in the classics catalogue have been retrofitted with Trophies — a nice addition that gives a modern kick to these antiquated adventures. The latest old school title to receive Trophy support is Pinball Heroes, a PSP collection featuring tables based on various PlayStation properties. The...
News Another 22 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available Now on PS5, PS4
2022 goes out with a bang
Today is the day for the final PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium lineup refreshes of 2022, adding another 22 PS5, PS4, and Classic titles to the two tiers. They're all available to download — or stream — on PS5, PS4 now. As a reminder, here is a complete list of the games included in the final batch for the year. You...
News PS5, PS4 Games for PS Plus Extra, Premium in December 2022 Announced
WWE 2K22! Judgment! RIIIDGE RACER!
Sony has announced the full selection of PS5 and PS4 games that will be available to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium subscribers starting Tuesday, 20th December. As the last major update of the year, fans had been hoping for a good one, and in total members can look forward to 22 additions to the list of All PS...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for December 2022?
Plus or minus?
A whopping 22 games are coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium next week for December's big update. Highlights include the excellent Judgment, a trio of Far Cry titles, the two Middle-earth games, and inspired CRPG Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
News PS Plus Extra Will Only Get PS4 Version of WWE 2K22
2K Sports says it's "playable on both gens"
It’s taken a little time to get clarification, but a 2K Sports spokesperson has told us that PS Plus Extra subscribers will only be eligible to download the PS4 version of wrestling sim WWE 2K22 when it’s added to the service on the later date of 3rd January, 2023. The representative didn’t clarify...
News Toy Story 2 Is 2022's Most Played PS1 Classic on PS Plus Premium
No time to lose!
Today, Sony released its annual PlayStation Wrap-Up feature, allowing PS5 and PS4 owners to see their personal gaming stats from 2022. There are lots of interesting bits and pieces to draw from this, and among them are the top played PS Plus games for the year. We were curious to know which PS1 classic game on the PS Plus Premium...
News New, Returning PS Plus Members Can Save £25/$30 Before Xmas
PS Plus Essential is half-price
If you’re not currently a PS Plus subscriber, then there’s never been a better time to join. Available now, through 20th December, new or lapsed subscribers can get a £25/$30 discount on any annual tier of Sony’s flagship subscription service. This means that a year of PS Plus Essential will run you just...
News Two PS Plus Extra Games Patched to Run Properly on PS5
AC Chronicles: India and Russia now playable
The PS Plus Extra lineup refresh for October 2022 wasn't quite as good as it could have been for PS5 owners because of technical setbacks preventing them from accessing three of the games. They were Assassin's Creed Syndicate,
News Earn 100 PS Stars Points Just for Playing PS Plus Games
Accumulator
If you’ve been paying attention to PS Stars, then you’ll be aware that you can accumulate Points pretty quickly – especially if you’re paying attention to the latest campaigns. Points, of course, can be spent on PS Store credit, with 1,250 Points netting you a cool £5/$5 voucher. If you’re a PS Plus member, you can get 10...
News PS Plus Not Required for Online Multiplayer on PS5, PS4 This Weekend
How freeing
If you’re not a PS Plus subscriber and fancy a taste of online multiplayer on your PS5 and PS4, then Sony is removing the restriction this weekend. From 10th December through 11th December, everyone will be able to play online, at no extra cost. Of course, the paywall will be reintroduced once the temporary promotion has elapsed...
News PS Plus Essential Games for December 2022 Available to Download Now
Five games in one drop
The final batch of PS Plus Essential games for 2022 has arrived, providing you access to five PS5, PS4 games in one big drop. Mass Effect Legendary Edition is the big addition, granting you access to remasters of Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2022?
Plus or minus?
December's PS Plus Essential games have been announced, and as always, we've got three titles to scrutinise. Although to be fair, the immediate reception to December's offering has been quite positive — at least, from where we're sitting. The headline act is undoubtedly Mass Effect Legendary Edition — an excellent remastered...
News Ape Escape, Syphon Filter 1 Updated with 60Hz NTSC Mode in Europe on PS5, PS4
Smooth escape
When Sony began introducing retro games to PS5 and PS4 with its PS Plus Premium service, fans in Europe were disappointed to find they're the PAL versions. This means they run at 50Hz, while the American NTSC versions run much more smoothly at 60Hz. The company said it would resolve this oversight, and it looks like we're finally...
News PS Plus Premium Likely Getting Star Wars Battlefront II from PSP
Appears on PS Store
It seems the PSP version of Star Wars Battlefront II will be adapted for PS5 and PS4 and given out to PS Plus Premium members in the future — potentially as soon as this month's update. The classic shooter has appeared on the PS Store as a Classic title; you can
News PS Plus Logo Hints At More Upcoming Day 1 Games
Debutants
If you’re subscribed to PS Plus Essential or PS Plus Extra, it’s been a pretty good year. While we have our criticisms of the flagship PS Plus Premium, the lower two rungs of Sony’s subscription service have been rock-solid. Perhaps the biggest cr
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for December 2022 Announced
This is my favourite PS Plus drop on the Citadel
Sony has now announced what we basically already knew yesterday courtesy of Dealabs: the PS5, PS4 game lineup for PS Plus Ess
Rumour PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for December 2022 Leaked Early
Happy holidays?
It's that time of the month: European retail site Dealabs has leaked December's lineup of PS Plus Essential games. It's once again beaten Sony to the punch, with official confirmation due tomorrow, 30th November. What's on the agenda, then? It's another eclectic mix of games across PS5 and PS4. The headline act this time is
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Leaves PS Plus Extra on 20th December
Setting sail
Assassin's Creed Valhalla will be removed from PS Plus Extra next month, on the 20th December, 2022. This realisation comes straight from the game's PlayStation Store page, which now features the aforementioned Extra expiry date. It's a relatively significant removal, given that Valhalla has been highlighted as a key game for the...
News Ys 8 Back on PS Plus Extra After Backend Issues Are Solved
JRPG adventure back on the table
The PS4 version of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana has returned to PS Plus Extra after it disappeared from the service this past weekend. Following an investigation by publisher NIS America, it found "some issues on the backend" that have now been fixed. Unfortunately, the company was
