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News Hipster RPG YIIK's 'I.V' Revamp Arrives on PS4 in December
Pretension levels rising
We've always had an affinity for turn-of-the-century hipster culture; thus, using Roman numerals to denote a 1.5 video game update is a level of pretension we can definitely appreciate. The mind-bending YIIK: A Postmodern RPG is getting a second lease on life after launching and, frankly, not being great. Still, developer...
News Unknown 9: Awakening Dev Reflector Entertainment Confirms Round of Layoffs
18% of staff impacted
The Bandai Namco-published Unknown 9: Awakening was released last month on PS5 and PS4, and as is sadly commonplace these days, developer Reflector Entertainment has since confirmed a round of layoffs. The decisions will affect 18% of employees "who aren’t assigned to roles that our active projects require". The news broke...
News Shenmue 3 Publishing Rights Passed to ININ on Fifth Anniversary
Starts a "new chapter" for threequel
Long-time readers will know this author is a huge Shenmue nut to the extent where he actually left a message inside long-awaited threequel, Shenmue 3. Now, a day after the title’s fifth anniversary, an interesting development has occurred: publishing rights have been passed from Deep Silver to ININ. A...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: It's in the Stars Walkthrough
Return to sen-taur
It's in the Stars is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Centaur and the Stone Walkthrough
Moth puzzle solution explained
The Centaur and the Stone is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Surprise Meeting Walkthrough
Call for help
Surprise Meeting is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: The Poachers' House Call Walkthrough
Check in
The Poachers' House Call is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing
Guide Fortnite: Chapter 6 Start Date, Release Times, and What to Expect
Get up to date on all things Fortnite Chapter 6
The next main Fortnite update is almost upon us, bringing with it another overhaul of the map, features, cosmetic items, and bonus content. To prepare you for what comes next and up to date on when it is all taking place, this Fortnite guide covers the Chapter 6 start date, Chapter 6 release times, and...
News Ultraman and Emi Join the Fight in Kaiju Brawler GigaBash Next Week on PS5, PS4
That's ultra, man
GigaBash has been receiving a pretty steady stream of DLC since its arrival back in 2022, and the latest addition sees another iteration of Ultraman joining the battle. This DLC is based on the Netflix movie Ultraman: Rising, and adds the hero and baby kaiju Emi, making for a combined playable character. Playing as the pair, you...
News SEGA Heaps Praise on Atlus Following Strong Metaphor: ReFantazio Sales
ReFantastico
Atlus has become an integral part of the SEGA machine since its acquisition all the way back in 2013. SEGA snapped the Persona developer up when its previous parent company faced bankruptcy, and in more recent years, the publisher has pumped serious resources into key projects — especially with regards to marketing. The bottom line...
News Paid Fortnite Membership Upgraded to Include All Battle Passes
Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music all in one
Epic Games has revealed it's upgrading the Fortnite subscription service Fortnite Crew to include all the Battle Passes it releases across the main Battle Royale, LEGO, and Music modes. The update takes effect on 1st December 2024, and the price isn't changing: it remains £9.99 / $11.99 per month to be a...
News Forensics Detective Game TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC Builds a Case on PS5, PS4 This Month
Can you become Columbo?
Forensics detective game TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC may have been panned upon its release in Japan earlier in the year, but we’re still intrigued by its PS5 and PS4 western launch. Now scheduled to deploy on 28th November, it’ll be available both physically and digitally on Sony’s consoles. Here’s an overview of the gameplay...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Poached Egg Walkthrough
The best kind
Poached Egg is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing A Dragon Debrief. In this
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Ghost of Our Love Walkthrough
Map minder
Ghost of Our Love is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy that's unlocked after completing Potions Class. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Ghost of Ou
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: A Dragon Debrief Walkthrough
Over some butterbeer
A Dragon Debrief is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy tied to the Relationship Quest for Poppy Sweeting. It is unlocked after completing Fire and V
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: In the Shadow of the Bloodline Walkthrough
Quick chat
In the Shadow of the Bloodline is a Side Quest in Hogwarts Legacy, and is a Relationship Quest for Sebastian Sallow. It is unlocked after completing Astronomy Class. In this
News 16 PS5, PS4 Games Set to Leave PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Month
Update: 3 more games added to list
While the Last Chance to Play section for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in the UK hasn't been updated yet after today's monthly refresh, it has been in Asia. There may be differences between the lists of games set to depart the two PS Plus tiers next month, but to give you an idea of what might be leaving the...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Garlick's Assignment 2 Walkthrough
Three at once
Professor Garlick's Assignment 2 is an Assignment you'll get in Hogwarts Legacy immediately after finishing Professor Garlick's Assignment 1. Completing it unlocks Flipendo. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Sharp's Assignment 2 Walkthrough
Bring the thunder
Professor Sharp's Assignment 2 is an Assignment you'll get in Hogwarts Legacy immediately after finishing Professor Sharp's Assignment 1. Completing it unlocks Diffindo. In this
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Professor Onai's Assignment Walkthrough
Troll... in the dungeons
Professor Onai's Assignment is an Assignment you'll get in Hogwarts Legacy after finishing Percival Rackham's Trial in the Main Quest. Completing it unlocks Descendo. In this
News UK Sales Charts: Farming Simulator 25 Crops Up in a Nintendo-Heavy Top 10
Game has sold 2 million worldwide so far
The Farming Simulator series is quietly very popular, and there's evidence of that in the UK's latest physical games chart. Farming Simulator 25 recently released on PS5, and it's made a debut at number six; just under half of those physical copies sold were for Sony's console. This decent start lines up...
News Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Hands TGA Nominated Puzzles to PS5, PS4
Launching on 3rd December
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes has been nominated in the Best Indie Game category at The Game Awards, and between now and then, PS5 and PS4 players will get the opportunity to play it for themselves. Swedish developer Simogo has announced ports of the unique puzzler will arrive on 3rd
News Here's a Taste of Soul Reaver's Remastered Gameplay on PS5, PS4
Got Soul
Ahead of its PS5 and PS4 release in just a few short weeks, we've been handed a quick glimpse of gameplay from Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered. As you'd expect, this reworking of the duology — which was originally split between the PS1 and PS2 — looks like a solid upgrade in the graphical department. The resolution's...
News PS Plus Premium's Legacy of Kain Classics Both Have Trophies on PS5, PS4
Have you Nosgoth the Platinum yet?
In this month's PS Plus Extra and Premium update, a pair of cult classics are being added to the retro collection. November's additions include PS1's Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and PS2 sequel Blood Omen 2 — excellently timed arrivals with the Soul Reaver titles getting the remaster treatment in just a couple of
News 17 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Titles Live Now, Including PS3 Classics
Time to join the Resistance
Today's the day for the biggest PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium content refresh in some time, with an impressive 17 PS5, PS4, and Classic games dropping onto the two tiers. They're all available to download or stream now, including the memorable PS3 titles Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. The
News Roblox Introduces New Protections in Face of Growing Scrutiny
Under 13s blocked from messaging outside of games
Roblox is not a game we paid much attention to previously, and it seems we weren't alone in that. In the wake of a bombshell report that shined a light on the "paedophile hellscape" the wildly popular platform has allegedly been allowed to become, Roblox Corporation, the publisher and developer...
Rumour FromSoftware Classic Getting the Remaster Treatment
Give the people what they want
While Bloodborne fans continue to writhe in agony, it appears that the Bandai Namco-published, FromSoftware-developed modern classic, Dark Souls III, could be getting the remaster treatment. That's if the rumour mill is to be believed. This one comes to us by way of insider Nick "Shpeshal_Nick" Baker, so take it with...
Guide Stray: Is It Open World?
Can you explore freely in Stray?
Is Stray an open world game? You may be wondering whether or not Stray takes place in an open world environment. Playing as a cat in a run-down robot city, it looks like a fun place to explore, but it's unclear if it's open world or not. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to tell you whether the game is an open...
Guide Stray: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
How many hours long is Stray?
How long does it take to beat Stray? If you're interested in playing Stray, you're probably wondering how long the game is. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to reveal how roughly long it takes to complete the game. For a more detailed breakdown of the game and its chapters, see our guide: Stray: How Many Chapters...
Guide Stray: Does the Cat Die?
Does the cat from Stray live?
Does the cat die in Stray? If you're a pet owner, or are sensitive to animal deaths in media, you might be wondering whether Stray on PS5 and PS4 is going to do the unthinkable. Seeing animals die in movies and shows is always sad, but when they're creatures you've grown to love during the runtime, the blow is that much...
Guide Stray Trophy Guide: All PS5, PS4 Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
Unlock all the Trophies in Stray
In this Stray Trophy guide, we will be going through the game's list of Trophies, explaining each of them and telling you how to unlock them all. As part of our Stray guide, you can use this Trophy roadmap to chart your progress towards unlocking the Platinum. If you want to know about Stray's Trophies and how to...
Guide Stray: All Music Sheets Locations
Where to find all Music Sheets in Stray
Where are all the Music Sheets in Stray? One of the collectibles in Stray is Music Sheets, which can be given to a robot named Morusque who will play them for you. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to tell you where to find all the Music Sheets. Getting all of them will earn you the Meowlody Trophy
Guide Stray: All Badges Locations
Where to find all Badges in Stray
Where are all the Badges in Stray? One of the collectibles in Stray is a series of Badges that get pinned to the cat's harness, possibly one of the cutest reasons to explore the game fully. As part of our Stray guide, we're going to reveal how and where to unlock all the Badges. Finding all the Badges will earn you...
Guide Stray: All B-12 Memories Locations
Where to find all B-12 Memories
Where are all the B-12 Memories in Stray? In Stray, one of the main collectibles hidden throughout the game is B-12 Memories. These aren't just good for earning the I Remember! Trophy, they also unveil some interesting story and lore, so they're definitely worth finding. You also get an in-game reward for finding them...
Guide Stray: All Collectibles Locations
Where to find all collectibles in Stray
Where are all the collectibles in Stray? What are the collectibles and where do you find them? In Stray, there are a few collectibles for you to track down, and some of them are pretty tricky. As part of our Stray guide, we will be outlining all the collectibles and where to find them. Stray: All...
Guide Stray: Control Room Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Control Room in Stray
Control Room is the 12th and last chapter in Stray, following on from Jail. Obviously, this chapter wraps up the story — you're very nearly done. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Control Room, explaining how to get through the chapter and pointing out any collectibles. For...
Complete walkthrough for Jail in Stray
Jail is the 11th chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat Midtown. The cat's in trouble, and has been thrown in the slammer — obviously, you need to bust out. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Jail, explaining how to get through the chapter's main path. If you're looking fo
Guide Stray: Midtown Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Midtown in Stray
Midtown is the 10th chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat Antvillage. It's another large, open level with lots to see and do. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Midtown, explaining how to get through the chapter's main path. If you're looking for collectibles in
Guide Stray: Antvillage Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Antvillage in Stray
Antvillage is the ninth chapter in Stray, taking place after you complete The Sewers. In it, you'll see a peaceful tower structure, home to a few robots including Zbaltazar, who you're looking for. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Antvillage, explaining how to get through the...
Guide Stray: The Sewers Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for The Sewers in Stray
The Sewers is the eighth chapter in Stray, following on from the events of Dead End. This chapter unsurprisingly takes you through the dangerous sewer system, which is crawling with Zurks — but it's the only way to get to Zbaltazar. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Sewers
Guide Stray: Dead End Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Dead End in Stray
Dead End is the seventh chapter in Stray, which takes you outside the safety of The Slums Part 2. This chapter is all about tracking down a character named Doc, who may have a way to deal with those nasty Zurks. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Dead End, explaining h
Guide Stray: The Slums Part 2 Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for The Slums Part 2 in Stray
The Slums Part 2 is the sixth chapter in Stray, in which you return to the city and continue your mission after fixing the antenna in Rooftops. You'll meet new characters and help them track down friends. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Slums Part 2, explaining
Guide Stray: Rooftops Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Rooftops in Stray
Rooftops is the fifth chapter in Stray, in which you must reach the top of a tower and install the Transceiver. It follows on from The Slums. You'll explore a new area and clamber across the city, which is infested with those pesky Zurks. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Roof
Guide Stray: The Slums Part 1 Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for The Slums in Stray
The Slums is the fourth chapter in Stray, taking place after you beat The Flat, and is much larger than previous chapters. It's a fairly sizeable sandbox environment you can explore to your heart's content. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Slums, explaining how to get through...
Guide Stray: The Flat Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for The Flat in Stray
The Flat is the third chapter in Stray, where you'll meet your companion, B-12. Following on from Dead City, it's a short chapter, but an important one for the main story of the game. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of The Flat, explaining how to get through the chapter and...
Guide Stray: Dead City Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Dead City in Stray
Dead City is the second chapter in Stray, in which you descend into the game's dystopian setting. It takes place after finishing the previous chapter, Inside the Wall. This chapter introduces you to the darker side of the game, showing a forgotten city that's infested with deadly critters. As part of our...
Guide Stray Guide: Walkthrough, Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Stray resource
Stray is a narrative adventure in which you play as a cute little cat. It was initially released on PS5, PS4 and PC, but later came to Xbox platforms as well as Nintendo Switch. Developed by BlueTwelve Studio and published by Annapurna Interactive, this is a linear game in which you explore a futuristic dystopia...
Guide Stray: Inside the Wall Walkthrough
Complete walkthrough for Inside the Wall in Stray
Inside the Wall is the first chapter in Stray, introducing you to the game and its world. It acts mostly as a tutorial, getting you used to behaving and navigating like a cat. As part of our Stray guide, we have a full walkthrough of Inside the Wall, explaining how to get through the chapter. This...
Guide Stray: How Many Chapters Are There?
How many chapters are in Stray?
How many chapters are there in Stray? If you're playing Stray, you might want to know more about all the chapters in the game, as well as how many there are. As part of our Stray guide, we have the full rundown of all chapters. Below is a list of every chapter in the game, amounting to a full walkthrough. Stray: How...
News There Is a God! Legacy of Kain PS5 Pre-Orders Are Exceeding Expectations
The Kain event
As we noted in a recent article, it’s a good time to be a Legacy of Kain fan. In addition to the upcoming Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered bundle, tomorrow will also chart the release of emulated versions of Blood Omen (PS1) and Blood Omen 2 (PS2) on the PS5 and PS4.
Guide Black Ops 6: Best Guns Tier List in Season 1
All the Black Ops 6 guns ranked and rated
Our best guns tier list covering Black Ops 6 during Season 1 is designed to recommend you the best guns to use at any time, no matter the overall situation. This page will be continually updated in response to patches, balance changes, and any new guns throughout the game's lifespan to provide you with the...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for November 2024?
Plus or minus?
November's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium selection is bound to divide opinion. On the one hand, Extra's got some potential bangers in the form of Like a Dragon: Ishin!, and the vastly improved Dying Light 2. Oh, and there's a little game called Grand Theft Auto 5 — but who hasn't played Rockstar's eternal open worlder at this...
Guide Black Ops 6: Best Saug Loadout and Attachments in Season 1
Best Saug build in Black Ops 6 Season 1
What's the best Saug loadout in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? What are the best Saug attachments in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? The Saug is one of the new SMGs introduced in Season 1, and is unlocked by reaching the end of Page 3 in the Battle Pass. It's free to all players. In this Black Ops 6 guide, we're going to...
News Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme Is a Pretty Girl Photography Sim for PS5, PS4
Sure, why not?
Koei Tecmo has released more details about Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme, the so-called romance release due out in Japan and Asia from 6th March. Remember, there are no plans to release this in the West right now, but the Asian version will feature English subtitles. In truth, this is a far cry from the volleyball games...
News Capcom Strategy Game Kunitsu-Gami Fails to Meet Sales Targets
But other 2024 releases selling as expected
Capcom has shared a sales update for its slate of 2024 releases via a new GameBiz.jp article, where it's announced the publisher's PS5, PS4 strategy game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess didn't meet the sales targets set by the firm. Its reasoning for the sales flop stems from a lack of awareness...
News Patapon Spiritual Successor Ratatan Marches onto PS5, PS4 in 2025
And it looks delightful
Following a very successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, Ratatan — a spiritual successor to PSP's cult classic Patapon — is now confirmed for both PS5 and PS4. Publisher Game Source Entertainment announced the supported platforms for the game in an update on its website, where it also pencilled in a release...
Guide Black Ops 6 Guide: Ultimate Weapons Wiki and Help
Your essential Black Ops 6 Season 1 resource
In this Black Ops 6 guide, we are going to reveal an ever-growing set of Best Loadouts for both the standard multiplayer option and Warzone. This might at times expand into limited-time events, covering how to complete objectives and get new items. The general idea, though, is to provide you with the very...
Guide Black Ops 6: Best XM4 Loadout and Attachments in Season 1
Best XM4 build for Black Ops 6 Season 1
What's the best XM4 loadout in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? What are the best XM4 attachments in Black Ops 6 and also Warzone? As one of the first guns you will unlock in multiplayer and a mainstay in the current online meta, the XM4 will be a popular pick for the game's entire longevity. In this Black Ops 6...
Guide Black Ops 6: Best KSV Loadout and Attachments in Season 1
Best KSV build in Black Ops 6 Season 1
What's the best KSV loadout in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? What are the best KSV attachments in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? The KSV is one of the best-performing SMGs in the game right now, so it's no wonder you're looking to put together an elite setup to let the gun thrive. In this Black Ops 6 guide, we're going to...
News Fortnite's TMNT Islands Trailer Demonstrates How Far Epic's Platform Has Come
We'd have never left the house
Epic Games' Fortnite is either the greatest game ever made or a horrific blight on the minds of impressionable young gamers, depending on who you ask. While we don't feel that strongly one way or the other, one thing is sure: if we'd had unfettered access to this TMNT Islands thing when we were in the grip of '90s...
Guide GTA San Andreas: All Missions
A complete list of every mission in GTA San Andreas
Looking for a list of all missions in GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition? Helpful as a way to track your progress through the main story, this page will help you judge roughly how far into the game you are. In this GTA San Andreas Definitive Edition guide, we're going to provide a list of all...
News Legacy of Kain Fans Will Be Feasting on PS5, PS4 These Coming Weeks
Almost entire series available on modern hardware
Credit where credit’s due: this is undeniably cool, and a great example of game preservation done well. Hot on the heels of the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered bundle – due out on both PS5 and PS4 from 10th December – Sony’s confirmed two other titles from the franchise will...
News Strong Fan Backlash Forces Treyarch to Reverse Black Ops 6 XP Token Erasure
Apparently a UI bug
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 developer Treyarch has been forced to reverse its decision to remove legacy XP tokens from the game following a very heavy wave of fan backlash and criticism. Upon the launch of Season 1 on Thursday, players noticed the Black Ops 6 multiplayer menu screen had been updated to let them use the XP tokens...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 555
Play on
It feels like we've reached that point of the year now where all the heavy hitters are out, and it's just a case of making the most of them. There are still some cool games to come, of course: Infinity Nikki, Marvel Rivals, and Power Rangers. But generally, we suspect WAYP is going to be mainly backlog stuff through to January now. Jade...
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
News Next Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Poised to Drop Next Week
PS5 Pro support potentially included
Gran Turismo creator Kaz Yamauchi has teased the next big Gran Turismo 7 update will be made available across PS5, PS4 consoles next week. He has done the usual thing of posting an image to Twitter of the new cars in black and white silhouettes, allowing superfans like GTPlanet to guess what they are. According...
Realism vs absurdity
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is drawing increasingly heavy criticism from its community for pretty much instantly dropping the somewhat serious nature of its multiplayer skins for the absurd, unrealistic cosmetics that dropped yesterday with Season 1. Instead of standard military men and women seen in the campaign, Treyarch has...
Guide Best Action Games on PS4
All the best PS4 action games, ranked and rated
What are the best action games on PS4? Action games let us feel like true heroes, taking us on thrilling rollercoasters from the comfort of our living rooms across a huge variety of scenarios. If that's the type of game you like to play, you're in luck, as there are endless examples of great action...
Guide Best Puzzle Games on PS4
PS4's best puzzlers ranked and rated
What are the best puzzle games on PS4? It's a big question; there are so many of the darned things that it can be hard to narrow it down. If you enjoy a game that tests your grey matter, you're certainly well served on PS4. Puzzle games can take a few different forms. The classic examples of puzzlers are things...
News GTA Trilogy Dev Implies Rockstar Made a 'D*ck Move' Removing Its Name from PS5, PS4 Remasters
Grove Street Gone
Grove Street Games, the original developer of the GTA Trilogy, has unfollowed Rockstar on social media – and its boss has implied the company made a “d*ck move” removing its name from the splash screen of the bundle. <related ids="174373"> Thomas Williamson, perhaps trying to retain some semblance of professionalism,...
News MGS Master Collection Update 2.0 Boosts Resolution on PS5, PS4
MGS2 and MGS3 up to 4K
Konami has released a new patch for Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1, implementing new options to enhance the image resolution — depending on your setup. You can view the full breakdown through the link, and while it's somewhat complicated, it basically means you can fire up the latter two games with sharper quality...
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on PS5, PS4 Looks Mad, Dog
Sea it to believe it
SEGA’s really gone off the deep end with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. A new info dump and a couple of short gameplay clips reveal what we mean, as they introduce Assassin’s Creed-esque naval battles and protagonist Majima’s new mythical sea creature special moves. As was the case in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Pro Gets Stronger Start Than PS4 Pro Despite Being Twice the Price
A Pro move
The first sales figures for PS5 Pro in Japan are in (thanks, Gematsu), and it's a very healthy start for the beefed-up console. In its launch week, the machine has sold 78,086 units, which is far and away the best-selling hardware for that period. This is a pretty impressive number, especially when you start thinking about its price. PS5...
News Black Ops 6, Warzone Season 1 Is Live Now with New Maps, Battle Pass
Plus more to come in Season 1 refresh
Following one of the strongest launches in the series' entire history, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been updated with its first season of content. Also covering Battle Royale spin-off Warzone, Season 1 provides fresh multiplayer and Zombies content, as well as the game's first Battle Pass to work through...
News Atomfall Sets Up a British Quarantine Zone on PS5, PS4 from 27th March
Priced at £54.99 / $59.99
Rebellion has announced its British, conspiracy theory-filled PS5, PS4 sandbox title Atomfall will release on 27th March 2025 in a new trailer. Little of note really happens in the 68 seconds of footage, but the reveal has given way to PS Store pre-orders, confirming a launch price of £54.99 / $59.99. This marks the...
News Unique Puzzler Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Seems Set for PS5, PS4
New age ratings from PEGI spotted
It appears Lorelei and the Laser Eyes will be making its way to PS5 and PS4 following an initial Nintendo Switch launch earlier this year, with PEGI now providing age ratings for PlayStation versions. The updated PEGI page was spotted by Gematsu, which suggests a PS5, PS4 release date of today, 14th November 2024...
Guide Black Ops 6 Season 1: Release Times and All New Content
Full details on Black Ops 6 Season 1
What are the Black Ops 6 Season 1 release times? What new content is there in Black Ops 6 and Warzone? As Treyarch plans to deploy the first big batch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 post-launch content, you might be wondering when it all releases and what content is included. In this Black Ops 6 guide, we're going...
News 17 Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
PS3 series Resistance on Premium!
Sony has today confirmed the lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of November 2024. There are 17 titles in total, and they'll all be available to download and play next week on 19th November 2024. Here's what active members have to look forward to: PS Plus...
News Street Fighter 6 Brings Ryu, Chun-Li, Cammy to Destiny 2 in Themed Items
Emotes, Ghost shells, and finishers from 19th November
Three classic Street Fighter characters will be used as inspiration for a set of newly themed items in Destiny 2. On 19th November 2024, Ryu, Chun-Li, and Cammy will be brought to the Bungie universe by way of new emotes, finishers, and Ghost shells, presumably purchasable using real money. You...
News No Xbox Games Are Off the Table for Release on PS5, Says Phil Spencer
No "red lines"
Ever since Xbox's initial steps into multiplatform releases, fans have been wondering where the company will draw the line. Earlier this year, a quartet of previously Xbox-exclusive titles made their way to PS5 and PS4 (Sea of Thieves, Pentiment, Grounded, and Hi-Fi Rush), and with a new comment from top exec Phil Spencer, it sounds...
News GTA Trilogy Massively Upgraded on PS5, Patch Out on PS4 Now Too
Grove Games' name removed from project
Update #2: Players on PS4 are now reporting they too have received the new patch for the GTA Trilogy that implements the original art direction. It's a 4.054GB update on PS4. Update #1: While the GTA Trilogy has been massively upgraded on the PS5, restoring its original art direction, the patch is not...
News Sea of Stars Now Has Combat System Its Developer Always Wanted
Free update also adds co-op
Sea of Stars has today received its free Dawn of Equinox update across PS5 and PS4 consoles, which seeks to provide a "definitive edition" of the RPG's combat system, implement co-op features, and enhance other aspects. It's available to download now, and you can see it in action in the trailer above. Combat and co-op...
News Fortnite OG Sticks Around As Permanent Mode from 6th December
Back to the beginning
You won’t need to wait for an annual dose of Fortnite nostalgia, as Epic Games is bringing back Fortnite OG as a permanent mode from 6th December. Rumoured earlier in the month but officially confirmed today, the mode will take the popular Battle Royale back to its very origins, with a Season 1 that reverts the release back...
Reminder PS Plus Extra, Premium to Lose 18 Games in a Week
Kingdom Hearts, RDR2 on their way out
Sony will announce the full lineup of PS5, PS4, and Classic titles coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for its November 2024 refresh tomorrow, but what's just as noteworthy about this month's rotation is the number of games on their way out. As confirmed almost a month ago, it's been a while since the...
News Black Ops 6 Drives Monthly PS5 Sales Growth in the UK, 75% of Players Purchase on PlayStation
Business as usual
Sales of the PS5 in the UK rose 27% month-on-month this October, propelled by the release of the Xbox-owned Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. An enormous 75% of the game’s full-price sales were made on PlayStation platforms, with the title’s Game Pass availability shrinking series owner Xbox’s share to just 11%. Sales of the Xbox...
News Six Seconds of Long-Lost Adventure In the Valley of Gods Is All You Get
And you can thank Gabe for that
Remember In the Valley of Gods? The promising follow-up was being developed at Firewatch studio Campo Santo before it was acquired by Steam's parent company, Valve, in 2018. In 2019, the developer was put to work on Half-Life: Alyx instead. Its promising narrative adventure game was indefinitely delayed, seemingly...
News Square Enix's New AAA Games Are Being Trounced by Final Fantasy 14
Profitable MMO segment still winning
The venerable MMO Final Fantasy XIV, once considered an abject failure, is now pointed to as an example of a video game redemption arc. Over the years, Square Enix has come to rely on the regular, predictable profits it draws from the title's vast player base, and the massively multiplayer game has become one of...
News Blizzard Hits Nostalgia Button, Overwatch: Classic Launches on PS5
"Heroes and balance from popular moments in the game’s history"
As the lifespan of certain games is increasingly measured in decades, an interesting play we keep seeing from developers is to revert to an earlier, presumably better state. World of Warcraft Classic found phenomenal success in this, as did Fortnite OG and Apex Legends' Season 23. It...
Sweep the new board
SEGA’s released a surprisingly generous update to the PS5 and PS4’s only real Mario Party alternative, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board. Available now, for free, everyone who owns the game will be able to enjoy an entire new board, inspired by the Hashira Training Arc from the manga and anime. This includes...
Guide PS Stars: All Rewards and How to Get Them
All digital collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit currently available
Looking for all Rewards and how to get them in PS Stars? The primary purpose of Sony's new loyalty scheme is to earn Points which can be exchanged for Digital Collectibles, free games, and more. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide, we're going to list all R
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (November 2024)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
Black Friday 2024 Best Deals on PS5 Consoles, Games, Controllers, SSDs, and More
Black Friday deals launch this week!
Looking for the best PS5 and PS4 Black Friday deals? In 2024, Black Friday returns on Friday 29th November, but Sony has confirmed that it'll be launching deals ahead of time from Friday 22nd November. Official PlayStation promotions will feature discounts on PS5 consoles, PSVR2, games, accessories, and more,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 554
The professionals
It's a big weekend for PS5 players, as the PS5 Pro is available now. Obviously not all of you will be playing on Sony's spangly new system, but we're sure many of you will be. Here's what's keeping us occupied. Aaron Bayne: With the PS5 Pro finally here this weekend is dedicated to testing out all those sweet Pro Enhanced games,...
Guide Best Fighting Games on PS4
Best PS4 fighters ranked and rated
What are the best fighting games on PS4? Sony's console is home to a very impressive selection of fighters, and we're going to list the best of them. Long-established fighting game series are represented on PS4, with the likes of Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, and Mortal Kombat 11. In addition, some more niche games...
Guide Best Single Player Games on PS4
The best campaigns to play solo
What are the best single player games on PS4? If you like to play your games solo, this is the list for you. The PS4 is home to an absurd number of amazing single player experiences, giving you plenty to play on your own. The PS4 is a great platform for single player games, partly because of Sony's own first-party...
News Genshin Impact's Already Enormous Open World Grows Even Bigger in New PS5, PS4 Update
Find time
Genshin Impact’s life-consuming campaign will add an enormous influx of content with its v5.2 update, due out on 20th November. As we’re still deep in the Natlan arc, this will add several new environments to the map, where you’ll be able to hang with new tribes and “investigate a mysterious accident” as part of the latest event...
News MultiVersus Underperforms, Another $100 Million Blow for Warner Bros
Tough time for Raven to arrive
Publisher Warner Bros Discovery announced that free-to-play brawler MultiVersus (developed by Player First, which it recently acquired) has significantly underperformed, another $100 million hit to gaming revenue in 2024. Add to that the $200 million Harley and the rest of the Suicide Squad made off with, and it's been...
Boy, this sounds like a good update
A new patch for Santa Monica Studio’s outstanding God of War Ragnarok is available to download right now, and it introduces PS5 Pro performance improvements for everyone who purchased the system today. There are few surprises here, but some nice little additional toggles. Enhanced Mode, the flagship new...
News Black Ops 6 Gets One of the Biggest Call of Duty Updates Ever in Season One
Six multiplayer maps, new Zombies map, and new Resurgence map
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be treated to one of the series' biggest-ever seasonal updates on 14th November 2024 as Season One begins across both the new game and Warzone. Some of the content will be available on day one and other bits will be rolled out throughout the season. In...
News SEGA Is Delisting a Bunch of Retro Games, And It's Got Fans Thinking
Is a new compilation incoming?
SEGA will delist a laundry list of classic Mega Drive and Dreamcast games from various storefronts from 6th December, prompting many fans to ponder how the publisher plans to replace them. While PlayStation is the least affected format due to its lack of backwards compatibility with the PS3, it will lose the SEGA Mega...
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