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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 274
Calm before the storm
It's the final weekend before E3 2019, so if you've got any outstanding games you want to clear from your backlog, now would be the time to get busy. Well, we suppose you could save them until after the big show, but where's the fun in that? Get busy. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've been having a blast with my PlayStation VR...
News UK Sales Charts: Team Sonic Racing Is First Across the Line
Nice work, team
New, notable game releases are thin on the ground at the moment, but every now and again something big comes along to change up the UK chart. Last week, RAGE 2 toppled Days Gone from the top spot, but Bethesda's open world shooter has in turn been overtaken by co-op racer Team Sonic Racing. Sumo Digital's third kart racing title...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 273
Judge and jury
The sun’s been shining ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, so you can bet on your expensive new BBQ that it’ll be chucking it down for the next 72 hours. No matter, you’ve got a backlog to be working through, right? Here’s everything we’re playing. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: This weekend I'm playing games that I'm not...
News April 2019 NPD: Days Gone Lands Huge Launch, But Can't Lay a Glove on MK11
MLB The Show 19 still hitting home runs
Days Gone secured the seventh biggest Sony-published debut in US history, but still couldn’t stop the Mortal Kombat 11 juggernaut, which topped the respective sales charts for all four formats it released on. According to NPD data, the brutal brawler is already the second best-selling title of 2019 in...
Store Update 21st May 2019 (Europe)
Dauntless, Dollhouse, Observation, Team Sonic Racing
Crikey, if the PlayStation Store were a physical destination then customers would be queuing out of the door, because this is unquestionably a good week for Sony’s digital shop. Everybody’s Golf VR and Dauntless are the standout new releases, but Team Sonic Racing and Observation demand...
News UK Sales Charts: RAGE 2 Knocks Days Gone Off Its Number One Perch
All the rage?
It took three weeks, but a new game has ended Days Gone's stint at number one in the UK physical chart. RAGE 2 debuts in the top spot, meaning Sony's successful open world survival game has to settle for second place this time. According to GamesIndustry, though, it's not quite as rosy a result as it
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 272
RAGE 2, anyone?
It’s been a busy week here at Push Square Towers, as we’ve been jet-setting around the UK, visiting studios and attending meetings. It’s time for a bit of rest and relaxation, as we kick back with some good ol’ fashioned video games this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've finally got the swing of Everybody's Golf VR, and...
Store Update 14th May 2019 (Europe)
Engage your RAGE
The PlayStation Store is never closed, of course – but it has had a couple of quiet weeks. Normal service is resumed this time, however, with RAGE 2 leading a pretty enormous roster of new releases. A Plague Tale: Innocence and Sniper Elite V2 Remastered are the week’s other big launches, while Shakedown: Hawaii is finally out...
News UK Sales Charts: Days Gone Is Number One for Third Week Running
Escaping the horde
Sony must be pretty pleased with the sales performance of Days Gone. Bend Studio's survival horror open world appears to have resonated well with a lot of PlayStation 4 fans, as it's doing well in various territories. In the UK, it's now topped the weekly physical chart for the third time in a row. In fact, it's not the only game...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 271
Days go on
We're late posting, but we've never missed an issue of WAYP, and our record remains very much intact today. Hopefully you can forgive us a little tardiness, as it's still fairly early at the time of publication in the United States. Right? Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I'm getting behind the wheel of Team Sonic Racing this weekend,...
News UK Sales Charts: Days Gone Retains Top Spot for Second Week
Boozer Britain
Days Gone has retained its position at the top of the UK sales charts for a second successive week, following a not too dramatic 60 per cent drop in sales week-over-week. Mortal Kombat 11's numbers dipped by a more substantial 74 per cent, so the first-party exclusive remained at the summit of the best sellers list. Elsewhere, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 270
Go to bed
A whopping 270 issues? Wow, that’s over four years of WAYP – and we still haven’t missed a single week. This first edition for May 2019 is admittedly a little thin, but it’s been a desperately quiet week in the PlayStation Nation anyway. Let’s just get on with it, shall we? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: Much to the...
News UK Sales Charts: Days Gone Rides Past Mortal Kombat 11 to Claim the Top Spot
Freaking out
Last week saw the release of Mortal Kombat 11, a highly anticipated sequel in a long-running franchise, and Days Gone, a PS4 exclusive new IP. Of the two, you'd think the former would have the better launch in terms of sales, but it's actually Bend Studio's Freaker infested open world that takes number one -- in the UK chart, at least...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 269
Day one
Remember that brief Easter heat wave we had? Yeah, it’s long gone now – replaced by wind, rain, and the opposite of SEGA blue skies. Still, at least now you have a good excuse to stay home and play some video games, right? Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: Despite wrapping up the review this week, I’m still...
News March 2019 NPD: MLB The Show 19 Sets a Genre Sales Record
The Division 2, Sekiro start strong
It was a March 2019 of hardware dominance in the United States for the Nintendo Switch, as the ageing PlayStation 4 and Xbox One continue their natural downturn ahead of the new generation. Overall industry spend for the month was down 11 per cent year-over-year, with hardware seeing the most significant decline...
News UK Sales Charts: World War Z Fends Off Zombies from the Top Spot
You've got red on you
The Division 2 has been knocked off its perch atop the physical UK chart by World War Z, the zombie shooter from Focus Home Interactive. It's a very strong debut for the publisher, which last enjoyed a number one result with Vampyr. Ubisoft's looter shooter didn't fall too far, though -- it's now in third behind FIFA 19, which...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 268
Easter activities
The weather is sublime this Easter weekend – although not great for scoffing chocolate, we must admit. Nevertheless, if the sun’s already burning your eyes, may we recommend an afternoon indoors playing games? Here’s what we’re up to. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Dreams Early Access,...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 Remains on Top in Another Quiet Week
No new releases enter the top 10
It's been another slow week in terms of new releases, which means all our usual favourites are still trading places in the UK physical chart. The Division 2 is firmly rooted at number one, with FIFA 19 scoring another second place. Red Dead Redemption 2 has climbed back onto the podium in third, while Grand Theft...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 267
Deac of the week
It’s a drizzly but bright Saturday before Easter, which means Bank Holidays beckon and the brighter summer weather isn’t a million miles away. What better way to celebrate than with video games, eh? Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ll be taking control of a character called Deacon St John...
Store Update 9th April 2019 (Europe)
The spice of life
After a month of ginormous AAA releases, it’s nice to see smaller titles take the spotlight this week, with games like Dangerous Driving and Falcon Age headlining the latest European PlayStation Store update. There’s something for everyone here, from visual novel Zanki Zero: Last Beginning to Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain. Oh,...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 Is Back at Number One in Slow Week
Nothing to see here
In an uneventful week in the gaming release schedule, the physical UK chart hasn't changed all that much. With a lack of new releases, there hasn't been much of an impact on the best sellers. Ubisoft's The Division 2 is back at the top, while Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice slips down to fifth. The bottom end of the top 10 sees the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 266
Ice cold
Can you believe it’s April already? We’re struggling to wrap our head around it as well. It does mean, of course, that the sun is starting to shine brighter – even if the weather is still pretty cold. Not that we’ll be feeling it, as we’ll be staying indoors playing games. Here’s what will be keeping us busy this weekend. Sammy...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Battle to Stay on the Podium
Guns vs. swords
Ubisoft and Activision are up against each other at the top of the physical UK chart this week, as both of their latest major titles fight to stay in the top three. Yoshi's Crafted World sits atop the chart in its debut week, but The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice round off the best sellers in second and third respectively...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 265
Test your might
We’ve got a big WAYP this week and your humble host has a very busy weekend, so forgive us for keeping the introduction fairly brief this time. Look at that sunshine outside, though, eh? Lovely, isn’t it? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: I'll be looking to sink a few more hours into Trails of Cold Steel on PS4. I first played it...
News UK Sales Charts: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Sneaks into Number One Spot
Death defying
Last week's biggest game release was undoubtedly Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice from Activision and From Software, and although it only launched on Friday, it still managed a number one debut. It stops The Division 2 from securing a second week at the top, although Ubisoft's looter shooter has only stepped down to second place. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 264
Dunk da funk
The gaming gods have blessed us with another gift in the form of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice this week, and so we suspect that’s what a lot of you will be enjoying this weekend. It’s been a pretty packed start to the year, though, with Devil May Cry 4 and Resident Evil 2 to name but two. So what’s keeping your thumbs in motion at...
News February 2019 NPD: ANTHEM Lands BioWare's Second Highest US Launch
Singing from the right hymn sheet
ANTHEM hasn’t been a complete and utter failure – well, assuming you ignore virtually everything to do with the game itself. The title topped the February 2019 NPD charts in the United States, registering the second highest launch for a BioWare title of all time. It’s only outpaced by Mass Effect 3, which you...
News 10 Years Later, Killzone 2 Is Still a Stunning Visual and Technical Showcase
Sev! Sev! SEV!
Phwoar, remember Killzone 2? The PlayStation 3 exclusive hit with a bang back in February 2009, and it was the first time Guerrilla Games really blew people away with its mastery of Sony's tech. The Dutch developer would go on to craft the gorgeous Horizon: Zero Dawn on PlayStation 4, but let's just take a moment to remember the...
Store Update 19th March 2019 (Europe)
Shadows die twice
Phwoar, that Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is looking alright, isn’t it? It’s undoubtedly the highlight in this week’s European PlayStation Store update, which also sees the arrival of acclaimed indie game, The Messenger. PS4 Games: The Messenger 19th March Steel Rats Demo 19th March Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon EVERY...
News UK Sales Charts: The Division 2 Shoots to the Top Spot
But falls short of first game's launch
Unsurprisingly, Ubisoft's shared world shooter The Division 2 has stormed to number one for its debut in the UK physical chart. This echoes the early success of the game's predecessor, although according to GamesIndustry, the sequel sold only a fifth of what the original game managed in its first week. This is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 263
DC:UK
There are just a handful of days before Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice releases on the PlayStation 4, and that’s left your humble host a little hot under the collar. Of course there are still dozens of ace games out now, including The Division 2 and Devil May Cry 5, which are the two latest titles to take the industry by storm. What are you...
News UK Sales Charts: Devil May Cry 5 Debuts in Smokin' Sexy Style at Number One
Another success for Capcom
We all know Capcom's over-the-top actioner Devil May Cry 5 is brilliant, and it turns out British gamers think so too. The acclaimed sequel has brought the series back into the limelight atop the physical chart, a feat not achieved by the series since the divisive DmC: Devil May Cry from Ninja Theory. According to GFK, the...
Store Update 12th March 2019 (Europe)
Suited and booted
It’s a big week on the European PlayStation Store, with The Division 2 dominating the spotlight. It’s joined this time by One Piece: World Seeker, as well as a smattering of smaller games, like procedurally generated first-person shooter, RICO. PS4 Games: VERTI-GO HOME! 11th March EVERSPACE Galactic Edition 12th March Tom...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 262
Devil may care
Devil May Cry 5 is out now, delivering outstanding combat and controversy in equal measures. It’s the big new release of the week, but what are you playing? As always, you know the drill, so let’s do away with drawn out introductions and get to business. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: I made a start on Call of Duty: Modern...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts ANTHEM Is Top of the Pops
Going digital
ANTHEM might have had a rocky launch, but it seems to have done alright for itself commercially so far. Sony has revealed the PlayStation Store's most downloaded games for the month of February in North America and Europe, and EA's loot shooter is number one in both regions. In the US, Jump Force com
Store Update 5th March 2019 (Europe)
Finding Nero
All eyes will be on one game and one game only this week: Devil May Cry 5! This one has been a long time coming, but it looks absolutely exceptional, and we can’t wait to go hands on with it. Of course, there are other notable titles in this week’s European PlayStation Store update: The Occupation, Beat Cop, and, after a...
News Seize Your Last Opportunity to Download Feb's PS Plus Freebies
Before they get swapped out
This is your last opportunity to download February 2019’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games – seriously, you really need to get a move on. Within hours of this article being published, Sony will refresh the roster of goodies with March 2019’s lineup, which includes Call of Duty: Modern Wa
News UK Sales Charts: ANTHEM Holds Off New Releases for Another Number One
Sing it loud
Despite the launch of several new titles last week, it's EA's ANTHEM that takes number one in the latest UK chart. It may be facing problems, but the sci-fi shooter is atop the chart for the second week in a row, once again holding off the likes of FIFA 19 and Far Cry: New Dawn. New releases haven't done too badly, though. The LEGO...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 261
March madness
How is it March already? Feels like only yesterday we were sitting around the dinner table scranning turkey and pulling crackers, but we’re right in the thick of the end of fiscal year rush now. There are big games on the way, including Devil May Cry 5 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. But while we wait impatiently for that prolific...
Store Update 26th February 2019 (Europe)
The girls are back in town
This is a huge week on the European PlayStation Store, with titles like Dead or Alive 6, DiRT Rally 2.0, and Trials Rising all vying for attention. There’s also the console port of Stellaris to take note of, as well as the arrival of cult classic revival, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove. PS4 Games: Farm...
News UK Sales Charts: ANTHEM Is Number One Despite Underwhelming Start
Singing a bum note
In spite of some pretty damning analysis, ANTHEM soared straight to the number one spot in the UK's weekly retail chart. BioWare's looter shooter released to a rather cold reception, and even though it's atop the chart, it appears to have underperformed. The developer's last game, Mass Effect: Andromeda, sold more than double in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 260
All together now
It’s a bright and cheerful weekend here in the UK, which means you may want to close the curtains and play some goddamn games. There’s lots to be getting on with this right now: Resident Evil 2 is still relatively new, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is only a month old, and Metro: Exodus released recently. Oh yeah, and there’s a...
News January 2019 NPD: Kingdom Hearts III, Resident Evil 2 Top Sales Charts
But industry down 19 per cent year-over-year
The first NPD result of the year is in, and the industry slipped to a 19 per cent year-over-year decline in the United States – despite titles like Kingdom Hearts III and Resident Evil 2 putting in a decent performance. The drop can be directly attributed to slipping hardware and software sales, as...
Store Update 19th February 2019 (Europe)
This is the ANTHEM
There’s only one game on the European PlayStation Store that’s going to dominate headlines this week, isn’t there? ANTHEM. Despite being available on Xbox One and PC in various forms of Early Access, BioWare’s loot shooter will finally rocket drop to the PlayStation 4 this week. It’s joined by the acclaimed DiRT Rally 2...
News UK Sales Charts: Far Cry: New Dawn Takes the Lead Despite a Disappointing Debut
Beats out Metro: Exodus
Last week saw the arrival of a few new games, but it's Far Cry: New Dawn that takes the top spot at UK retail. The series has always sold well, and Far Cry 5 was one of last year's best selling games overall. However, despite debuting at number one, New Dawn's opening week was dramatically down on the previous title, selling...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 259
The big weekend
The weekend has arrived once more, which means it’s time to leave your troubles at the door and play some games. Hopefully! There have been lots of new releases lately so you should have no shortage of things to play – here’s everything that’s keeping us busy. Stephen Tailby, Senior Staff Writer: I’m going to be getting...
News Sony Didn't Forget the PS3 on Valentine's Day as System Gets New Firmware Update
Old flame
Has Sony still got the hots for the PS3? Probably not, but the system, now over a decade old, did get a new firmware update on Valentine's Day. Yep, it's still kicking. Firmware 4.84 offers... You guessed it: improved system performance. Not the best Valentine's Day gift, but at least it hasn't been forgotten. It does lead us to wonder,...
Feature Which of PlayStation's Lonely Hearts Are Looking for Love?
Meet your match
Where PlayStation protagonists fall in love. Start dating with Push My Square today.: We know that being a PlayStation hero is hard. That's why we created Push My Square – a vibrant community in which video game stars of all shapes and sizes can find the partner of their dreams. Since the company's inception in 1994, we've...
Store Update 12th February 2019 (Europe)
New dawn
This is an absolutely colossal week on the European PlayStation Store – and not just because there are about a billion different Far Cry: New Dawn variants. No, there are some huge titles out this time, like Jump Force, Metro: Exodus, and Conarium. The indie selection is also strong, with Xing
News UK Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Shoots Back to the Top
Wanted
Rootin' tootin' open world western Red Dead Redemption 2 hasn't ever moved far from the top spot, but it makes a triumphant return to number one in the UK's latest physical chart. It swaps positions with the recent RPG Kingdom Hearts III, now in third place after debuting at the front of the pack. Another mainstay, FIFA 19, climbs back up...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 258
Pick 'n' mix
It’s been a busy few weeks on the PlayStation 4, meaning we’d be surprised if you’ve got nothing to play this weekend. In addition to the latest batch of PS Plus games, we’ve also seen the release calendar stuffed to the figurative brim with big new titles, like Resident Evil 2 and Kingdom Hearts III. Sammy Barker, Editor: I...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Kingdom Hearts Crushes in USA, Resident Evil Rules in Europe
January's hottest head into battle
Kingdom Hearts III and Resident Evil 2 wrestled for supremacy in the latest PlayStation Store sales charts, with Sora’s long awaited sequel ruling in the United States while Capcom’s survival horror topped in Europe. The two major January releases secured a one-two punch in America, while the Disney crossover...
Store Update 5th February 2019 (Europe)
Journey to the unexpected
It’s an absolutely barnstorming week on the European PlayStation Store, even if there aren’t any real standout new releases. AWAY: Journey to the Unexpected is probably the biggest launch, but there’s also a Devil May Cry 5 demo to look forward to. There’s a new DLC pack for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, while Apex...
News February 2019's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Good work, 47
Another month, another fresh batch of PlayStation Plus titles to add to your library. Today, February's lineup goes live for all to download, and they're ready and waiting right now in Europe, with the North American PS Store to catch up a little later. As a reminder, those with a PS4 will be able to nab Hitman: The Complete First...
News UK Sales Charts: Kingdom Hearts 3 Dominates on PS4
Sony's system accounts for 82 per cent of sales
As perhaps is expected of the franchise’s history, Kingdom Hearts 3 absolutely dominated on the PlayStation 4, with Sony’s system accounting for 82 per cent of the physical sales. That’s a higher split than last week’s Resident Evil 2, which was already skewed heavily in favour of the Japanese...
News PlayStation Plus February 2019 Games Announced
A very good month
February 2019's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed, and it's a pretty great month. The headliners on PlayStation 4 include For Honor and Hitman: The Complete First Season. Gunhouse and Rogue Aces are also on the current-gen console as well as Vita thanks to cross-buy. Meanwhile, even the PlayStation 3 is getting a big name...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 257
Keyblade kings and queens
Kingdom Hearts III is actually out, which must be mind-blowing for fans of the franchise. If you’ve been waiting patiently for this release, then we hope that you’ll be spending your weekend tucked up in a Toy Story blanket, humming Let It Go. For everyone else, just try to avoid the copious clips from the game being...
News Sony Confirms February 2019 PS Plus Is the Final Update for PS3 and Vita
The end of an age
Sony has revealed February 2019's PlayStation Plus games, and with the announcement, the company has confirmed that Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Gunhouse, Rogue Aces, and Divekick are the service's last ever PlayStation 3 and Vita titles. This news shouldn't come as a surprise if you've been keeping up, as Sony first...
Store Update 29th January 2019 (Europe)
Got heart
There are a dozen or so new games on the PlayStation 4 this week, but we suspect the majority of you will be looking at one: Kingdom Hearts III. The long (long) awaited sequel is accompanied by Team17’s Genesis Alpha One and the public ANTHEM demo. Here’s everything that’s new this week. PS4 Games: KINGDOM HEARTS All-In-One...
Talking Point What Free February 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will February 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the February 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the February 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? The New Year is well underway, but PS+ remains a constant every month, and we're here to speculate about the next selection of free games. This is actually the penultimate...
News UK Sales Charts: Resident Evil 2 Sells Best on PS4 by a Mile
But can't outperform RE7
Resident Evil 2 has topped the UK sales charts – over 20 years since it last achieved the same feat. Capcom’s critically acclaimed remake couldn’t outperform the excellent Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, although it did still fare admirably at retail – especially when you consider that the 2017 survival horror launched...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 256
This is the ANTHEM throw all your hands up
And just like that, there are dozens of video games vying for your attention. Resident Evil 2 is out now, while Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown has been flying around for a few days. And right around the corner? Kingdom Hearts III. In fact, retailers are breaking the street date all over the world – which is...
News December 2018 NPD: PS4 Pipped at the Post by Smash Bros and Switch
But year-on-year gain for Sony's system
It took the last month of the year for the Nintendo Switch to topple the PlayStation 4, but Sony’s system was forced to settle for second place in the United States’ hardware hierarchy for 2018. While the PS4 had been leading NPD for the vast majority of the year, the Japanese giant opted not to offer any...
Store Update 22nd January 2019 (Europe)
Redfield redemption
Crikey! This is a bloody good week on the European PlayStation Store, with all eyes firmly fixated on one title in particular: Resident Evil 2. It’s barely been six months since this was officially unveiled at E3 2018, so while development was confirmed a few years ago, it doesn’t feel like the wait has been all that...
News UK Sales Charts: Ace Combat 7 Flies High with Biggest UK Launch for the Series
Not quite number one though
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown made a safe landing last week, and it's off to an impressive start in the UK chart. Though it misses out on the top spot, Bandai Namco will be happy with its second place debut, particularly as it comes with news of the biggest UK launch in the series' history. According to GamesIndustry, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 255
Skies unkown
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is here and Resident Evil 2 is right around the corner, so 2019 has started in earnest now. That means that it’s time for your weekly WAYP to get a little livelier, as those backlogs get pushed to the background once more. Here’s what we’re playing. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve got two of my most...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 19 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Continue to Sell Well During Quiet Week
Update: chart corrected for accuracy
Update (15th January 2019): UKIE has updated its figures regarding the latest UK physical chart, making for some slight adjustments to the top 10. The up-to-date chart can be seen below. As the year's first major new releases loom on the horizon, the physical UK chart has somewhat plateaued. The top 10 is...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 254
Vanille ice cream
We’re all waiting for Resident Evil 2, aren’t we? January is looking like a great month for new releases, but it’s yet to really get going properly. As such, we suspect you may be tucking into your backlog for the time being – or perhaps trying some demos and betas to keep you occupied. Here’s your regularly scheduled...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts PUBG Earns Itself a Chicken Dinner on PS4
Winner winner
Sony has released the December download charts for both the North American and European PlayStation Stores, and one key new release made an impact at the top. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds took the top spot in the US and came in second in Europe, falling short of the almighty FIFA 19. Red Dead Redemption 2, which was number one in...
Store Update 8th January 2019 (Europe)
It's a Hit, man
Welcome back, everyone! How’s that first week back at work/school going? Not too awful we hope. Well, even if it’s going terribly, the good news is that the European PlayStation Store is updating again, and this week isn’t as barren as you may anticipate. PS4 Games: Megalith (Not in Middle East) 8th January Pic-a-Pix...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 19 Kicks Off 2019 in Number One Spot
An uneventful first week
Now the busy festive season is over, it's only natural that game sales will tail off for a while, and the UK's first physical chart of 2019 is almost entirely unchanged from last week. Perhaps the biggest difference is that FIFA 19 and Red Dead Redemption 2 have traded places at the top of the chart, with the ever popular...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 253
Sluggin' it
January has rolled around and we’re in a bit of a dry patch, but you’ve still got all those Christmas games to complete, haven’t you? Here’s everything we’re playing this weekend. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: For the first weekend of 2019, I plan on lazing around with a classic Japanese RPG. Sadly I can't tell you what it...
News January 2019 PS Plus Games Live in North America and Europe
Download them now
Happy New Year, everyone! It’s technically a holiday in most parts of the world, but Sony’s in the process of putting January 2019’s free PlayStation Plus games live – in North America, at least. While the full lineup isn’t showing as available at the time of typing, if you manually add the titles to your basket, you...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Remains at the Top as 2019 Arrives
Rockstar has a plan, it just needs money
After landing the Christmas number one in the UK last week, Red Dead Redemption 2 holds its lead as 2018 comes to an end. The rootin' tootin' open world western looks to be another sales powerhouse for Rockstar -- we imagine it'll be sticking around in the top 10 for a while yet. The top three games haven't...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 252
Once more in 2018
All that build up and anticipation, and Christmas is done and dusted already. Of course, there’s a chance that the bearded gift bearer may have left you some new games to play, and that’s why we’re here once again with your regularly scheduled WAYP – the last of the year, in fact. Sammy Barker, Editor: For the first time...
News PlayStation Plus January 2019 Games Announced
Winter is coming
Sony you swines, this is supposed to be a day off! Like you, we’ve spent the afternoon stuffing our faces with turkey and cranberry sandwiches, but here’s the January 2019 PlayStation Plus update to sink your teeth into. The headline games on the PlayStation 4 are chill winter sports title Steep and Portal Knights, a likeable...
Talking Point What Free January 2019 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will January 2019's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the January 2019 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when exactly will the January 2019 PS Plus lineup be revealed? We're entering a new era for PS+, as Sony will scrap PlayStation 3 and PS Vita support once March rolls around. That means that January 2019 represents one of the last...
News PS Plus Members Received Over $1,500 in Free Games This Year
Still a no brainer
Yes, technically you pay for PlayStation Plus’ so-called “free” games, but a standard 12-month subscription for $59.99 landed members over $1,500 in software this year. There were some pretty bloody big games available as part of the lineup, too, including the likes of Bloodborne, Ratchet & Clank, Mad Max, and Yakuza:...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Closes Out 2018 as Christmas Number One
Arthur Christmas
Rockstar is sure to be pleased with how Red Dead Redemption 2 is doing in the UK charts -- it's officially the country's Christmas number one. While this is still purely based on physical sales, it's a great result for the smash hit western. According to GamesIndustry, it's Rockstar's second ever UK number one at Chrimbo, the first...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 251
Happy holidays
Merry Christmas, everyone! Have you got all your shopping yet? This author, er, hasn’t so… Yeah, this week’s WAYP is being put together in haste shall we say? That’s okay, though, because it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Let’s get on with it. Allen Reynolds, Reviewer: This week I’ve found myself plowing...
News Huge January Sale Begins Today on EU PlayStation Store
Thousands of discounted digital delights
For any Europeans jealous of the North American PS Store's gigantic holiday sale, you're in luck. Today sees the launch of a similarly massive offer called the January Sale. Inaccurate naming aside, this is one impressive sale -- there are more than 1500 items to rifle through, and Sony's already said that...
News Minecraft Support Officially Axed on PS3, PS Vita
Chip off the old block
Minecraft’s final update – which includes support for the Nightmare Before Christmas mash-up pack – has been released on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita, effectively ending support for those versions of the game. Joining the ageing Sony systems are the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii U, which have also been binned by developer...
News Japanese Sales Charts: God Eater 3 and Judgment Chart, PS4 Hardware Strong
Objection
As expected, the Nintendo Switch and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are ruling Japan right now – but the PlayStation 4 has had a couple of good weeks now, securing another 80k or so sales in the region over the past week. The platform was buoyed by the releases of God Eater 3 and Judgment, both of which opened to sales in the region of 150k...
News November 2018 NPD: PS4 Best Seller As All Systems Shine
A bumper month
The story of 2018 has by and large been that all major systems have performed well, and that continued in November with stat-tracking firm the NPD Group reporting that all three primary platforms exceeded sales of 1.3 million units for the month. As was expected, the PlayStation 4 was the best-seller in terms of unit sales, buoyed by...
Store Update 18th December 2018 (Europe)
Dance the night away
It’s just about a week until Christmas and you’d think that the European PlayStation Store would be taking a break… But, nah! Actually this is a huge update, but highlights are few and far between. We suppose the Persona dancing games are the biggest additions, but frankly we thought they were already out. Apparently not...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Reclaims Top Spot
Redemption returns
Red Dead Redemption 2 has made a return to the top of the UK sales charts, where it will presumably remain through the all-important holiday period. It’s the first number one for the Western in four weeks, but a 19 per cent rise in pre-Christmas sales for the critically acclaimed Rockstar Games release saw it return to the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 250
Craig Charles would be proud
There are ten days until Christmas – wait, what?! Wow, this has really crept up on us and we haven’t even bought all of our presents yet. Never mind, there’s still a week to go, right? Right. We’ll be spending this weekend in front of a warm hearth playing some video games – who’s joining us? Sammy Barker,...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Red Dead Redemption 2 Stands Unshaken on PS4
One more big take
As 2018 draws to a close, Sony's released the sales charts for both the North American and European PlayStation Store, and it's Red Dead Redemption 2 that takes the top spot in November. It swaps positions with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 in both territories, while the main activity is a little further down the charts. Battlefield V...
Store Update 11th December 2018 (Europe)
Back to the Borderlands
Virtually every “big” new 2018 title is out now, but the PlayStation Store never sleeps – as the next couple of weeks are likely to prove. In terms of highlights this time, Borderlands 2 VR and Desert Child headline the latest update, with a smattering of smaller titles vying for attention elsewhere. Here’s all of the...
News UK Sales Charts: Just Cause 4's Retail Sales Slowest in Series So Far
But no digital could be key
Just Cause 4’s retail sales got off to the slowest start in the series thus far, even failing to improve upon its 2006 predecessor. That’s according to the latest UK sales chart, which comes with the big fat caveat that digital data isn’t included. GamesIndustry.biz hypothesises that with outlets like the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 249
Winner, winner
The Game Awards 2018 have concluded, which means that you're probably pondering whether you should work your way through some of the winners, right? Whatever your gaming plans this weekend, we'd love to hear about them in the comments section. You know the drill by now, right? Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm going to give PlayerUnknown's...
Store Update 4th December 2018 (Europe)
Why? Just 'cause
It may be December, but there are still big games coming to the PlayStation 4 this week. The headline new arrival is obviously Just Cause 4, but spare a thought for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, which is making its long overdue Sony debut. Other highlights include new Persona dancing titles, Subnautica, and Thronebreaker: The...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Concedes Another Number One to FIFA 19
Beautiful Game vs. beautiful game
The shockwaves of Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still being felt in the UK charts, as some discounted titles are still disturbing the new releases. FIFA 19, for example, takes the top spot for a second week, followed up by Red Dead Redemption 2. It swaps last week's positions with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 248
PS4 and chill
It’s officially December, can you believe that? Just where has this year gone? To be fair, it’s been a busy one, crammed to the figurative brim with big releases – from God of War right the way through to Red Dead Redemption 2. But now it’s time to clear your backlog because it’s time to start thinking about your Game of the...
News PlayStation Plus December 2018 Games Announced
Happy holidays?
Your PlayStation Plus games for December have been revealed, marking the final selection of 2018. On PlayStation 4, subscribers are getting SOMA and Onrush. Joining them is Iconoclasts, which is on PS4 and Vita via cross-buy. The rather good Papers, Please is also on Vita, and PS3 users get Steredenn and Steins;Gate. What do you...
Talking Point What Free December 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will December 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the December 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when exactly will the December 2018 PS Plus lineup be announced? It's the final PS+ lineup of the year, so we're all hopeful that Sony's got a cracker in store to round out what has been a particularly strong year for the subscription...
News UK Sales Charts: Black Friday Brings Big Changes As Battlefield V Endures Lukewarm Launch
Bargain bin
As expected, last week was a successful week overall for the UK games market, as Black Friday saw numerous titles have their prices slashed. Less physical games were sold when compared to last year's sale bonanza, but if you factor in digital copies and the fact that sales began far in advance of the holiday itself, it's still an...
News Over 9 Years After Its Announcement, Rockstar's Promised PS3 Exclusive Agent Is Abandoned
Trademark is finally dropped
Those of you with good memories may remember Agent, a project that, back in the day, was set to be a PlayStation 3 exclusive from Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developer Rockstar Games. The game was first announced over nine whole years ago, at E3 2009. Basically nothing of the title was ever shown. Despite...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 247
Thanksgiving weekend edition
Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone! If you’re in the USA, then we hope you’re suitably stocked on turkey and safely navigated the Days Gone-esque hordes on Black Friday. For the rest of our readers, it’s the weekend, so time to chill and play games. Here’s your weekly WAYP. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'll be...
News October 2018 NPD: Call of Duty, Red Dead Propel PS4 to Record Month
Sony's system sets new October high
With news that Sony’s big PlayStation 4 bundle for Black Friday 2018 is selling out this November, it seems that we can safely say the system is performing as strongly as ever five years into its lifespan. And the October 2018 NPD report for the United States is yet more evidence of that, as the console
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