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June2021
News Latest PS Store Sale Offers Nearly 600 PS5, PS4 Mid-Year Deals
NieR Replicant! Danganronpa! Hood!
The PlayStation Store mid-year deals sale has arrived, making up for the off-week Sony took seven days ago. We've got almost 600 PS5, PS4 offers and discounts to work our way through, all of which are live on the PS Store right now until 7th July 2021. We're not going to sit here and tell you these are the best...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Celebrates Anniversary with Minecraft Pack
Might be the best Sonic in eons
Outside of the content being created in Dreams, this might just be the best Sonic the Hedgehog game in quite some time. A meaty DLC pack has released in Minecraft, featuring the iconic blue blur and his band of furry friends. Billed as an “infinite 3D runner”, the content will see you sprinting through distinct...
News Madden NFL 22 Completely Transforms Franchise Mode on PS5, PS4
A big W
EA Sports regularly gets criticised – and rightly so – but Madden NFL 22’s rebuilt Franchise Mode is shaping up to be something special. The publisher announced a commitment to its most popular single player mode prior to the release of Madden NFL 21, and in fairness to the firm, it looks like it’s delivered. This year’s game is...
News Actual Left 4 Dead Characters Added to Zombie Army 4 for Free
Content pack available now
The Left 4 Dead series never made its way to PlayStation platforms (Back 4 Blood is essentially rectifying that), but if you've ever wanted to play as any one of the four classic characters from the first game, you now have the chance. The great PS Plus freebie from April 2021's line-up
Quiz How Closely Were You Watching E3 2021?
Can you remember all these E3 details?
Well, this year's E3 season has sure been a weird one. The industry tried its very hardest to put together a couple of weeks' worth of exciting events, and we all watched expectantly, hoping for dreams to come true and minds to be blown. Whether it was all a good showing or not is of course up for debate, but...
News PS4 Exclusives Prove Popular for PC Players on PS Now
Bloodborne the most played
Sony has shared a few interesting tidbits concerning the PlayStation Now service from the past few months, detailing some of the most played games. Marvel's Avengers, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Call of Duty: Black Ops III top the list for the most amount of global playtime hours across PS5 and PS4, but the more interesting...
News Sonic Team's Hoping the Next Major Sonic Game Will Lay the Foundations for Franchise's Future
Like Sonic Adventure before it
However you feel about Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA's mascot has been going strong now for 30 years. The games have a turbulent track record, but the fan base is so large and so widespread these days that even the weakest entries in the series are fiercely defended. Whether you enjoy the modern 3D iterations or not, the...
News Farming Simulator 22's PS5, PS4 Cinematic Trailer Has Some Expensive CGI
Plants roots on 22nd November
Don’t mistake this Farming Simulator 22 trailer for the next big project from Naughty Dog: developer Giants Software just has money to burn since the franchise blew up. Due out on 22nd November, this outrageously expensive Call of Duty calibre CGI trailer sets the scene for your forthcoming agricultural adventure:...
Ghost of Tsushima Legends also promoted
Sony has updated the retail box art for Ghost of Tsushima, sparking speculation that the game could be heading to PC. The open world title's new box promotes Ghost of Tsushima Legends — the game's excellent co-op mode that was added in a free update. The new box also removes the "Only on PlayStation" tagline...
Mini Review Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (PS4) - Who Thought This Game Needed a Remake?
Not a miracle worker
Before there was Sonic the Hedgehog, there was Alex Kidd, SEGA’s defacto Master System mascot. Once the blue blur took the spotlight in the ‘90s, Alex’s franchise was left as a relic of an older time, appearing only in a few compilations over the years. That was until a remake of the original game, Miracle World, was...
Bolt from the blue
Republished on Tuesday, 22nd June 2021: It’s been nearly two years since we first reviewed Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game, and a lot has happened since then. SEGA’s decision to release this tie-in title several months prior to the intended start of the event in host nation Japan always struck us as strange,...
News PS4 Firmware Update 8.52 Available to Download Now
What does it do?
Yes, everyone, the time has come once again. Sony has graced the PlayStation 4 with another system software update, taking the firmware to version 8.52. So, what does this new 481MB patch do? Let's not beat about the bush — here are the official patch notes for this latest firmware: "This system software update improves system...
News Guardians of the Galaxy, Far Cry 6 Among Top PS5, PS4 E3 2021 Pre-Orders
From brick-and-mortal retailer GameStop anyway
Nintendo absolutely dominated GameStop’s top E3 2021 pre-orders list, with Switch owners rushing out in droves to put down deposits for games like Metroid Dread and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. However, there were a few PlayStation 5 showcases during the event, and Marvel’s Guardians of...
News Salt and Sacrifice Shares 10 Minutes of Brutal Gameplay
Out Q1 2022
The announcement of Salt and Sacrifice might have fallen under the radar during the commotion of E3 2021, but now that the dust has settled, it's time to dive into what makes the sequel to Salt and Sanctuary tick. For those who missed it, the follow-up will launch on PlayStation 5 and PS4 in Q1 2022 for $19.99. And to get everyone better...
Poll What's Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game of 2021 So Far?
The community decides
We're quickly closing in on the halfway point of 2021, so it's time to take stock of the year so far. It's been a strange six month stretch for PlayStation games, with quick bouts of multiple releases followed by droughts. And then the cycle repeats itself all over again. Still, we have been treated to some quality experiences...
News Walmart Upgrades Some PS5 Digital Edition Orders to Blu-ray Model
Free of charge, as well
Actually finding PS5 stock has been hell for many gamers, but the wait may have been worth it for some Walmart customers. Emails shared on Twitter show how a handful of PS5 Digital Edition purchasers were upgraded to the Blu-ray model for free, after the retailer oversold its allocation of
It's been over 6 months
Cyberpunk 2077 released on the 10th December, 2020. It was removed from the PlayStation Store eight days later, on the 18th December, 2020. Looking back at our news article on the removal, it's clear that we never expected the game to be missing for more than six whole months — but that's how long it's been. Here we are,...
News UK Sales Charts: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Sells Even Better in Its Second Week
Lombax going strong
In what is reportedly a fairly rare occurrence for the physical UK games market, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart sold more copies in its second week on the market than it did during the first. The PlayStation 5 exclusive recorded a two per cent increase in sales of boxed copies, meaning it once again tops the latest UK sales...
News Sony: We Support and Encourage Crossplay Across Consoles
"The number of crossplay games will continue to grow"
The sheer number of games that support crossplay across PlayStation 5, PS4, and various other platforms has been rapidly increasing – despite Sony being one of the last to break down its walls to other consoles. To be fair, the Japanese giant was an early advocate of crossplay with PC in the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 381
E3 is over edition
Well, that’s E3 done and dusted for another year. Will there be another one? Feels very much up for debate right now, doesn’t it? Either way, this weekend represents a good opportunity for us to rest, relax, and recuperate. Also, watch a bit of football, we suspect! Sammy Barker, Editor: Honestly, probably not too much this...
News Tales of Arise First Character Trailer Shows Masked Protagonist Alphen
The man in the iron mask
It looks like Bandai Namco is going to be wheeling out character-specific trailers for Tales of Arise. The action RPG is out in just over a couple of months, and we know that the game's main party will comprise of six fighters. As you'd expect, this first trailer focuses on Alphen, who's set up to be the title's central...
News The Last of Us 2 Celebrates First Anniversary with New Merch
Shirts! Statues! Pencil pouches!
The Last of Us: Part II will, unbelievably, celebrate its first anniversary on 19th June – it feels like it’s been a decade, doesn’t it? Unsurprisingly, given the notoriety of the release, Naughty Dog will mark the occasion with a ton of new merch available in Europe and North America through the respective...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends Grants Access to New Map in Latest Update
Steal from the Mountain
Living up to the promise made by developer Sumo Digital in the lead up to launch, the first post-launch content addition for Hood: Outlaws & Legends adds a new map to the online experience for free. Simply titled Mountain, it's available now. This is just the first in a seemingly long line of free updates planned for the...
Game of the Show Top 5 PS5, PS4 Games from E3 2021
As voted by you
Look, it wasn’t a vintage year for new PlayStation 5 and PS4 announcements at E3 2021. Sony skipped the event, meaning we were relying on third-party reveals, and – if we’re being perfectly honest – the pandemic meant that most publishers didn’t have much to show. However, it wasn’t a complete and utter wash, as there...
News PlayStation Exclusive Final Fantasy VII Remake Spotted on Epic Games Store
PC version incoming
Final Fantasy VII Remake, and the recently released Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, are both PlayStation exclusive titles — the former being on PS4, and the latter being on PS5. However, it's always been clear that there's some kind of timed exclusivity deal in place between Sony and Square Enix, meaning that Remake is...
News EA Originals Game Lost In Random Shares Story Trailer, Coming Soon to PS5, PS4
From the team behind Ghost Giant
Almost a year to the day since its original announcement, Zoink Games' Lost In Random has reappeared with a story trailer and confirmation it's "coming soon" to PlayStation 5 and PS4. This is the next title in the EA Originals program, following in the footsteps of titles such as It Takes Two. Zoink Ga
News PS5, PS4's Elden Ring Is 'Very Difficult But Can Be Handled'
No easy mode
FromSoftware is known for its punishing but rewarding role-playing games, and Elden Ring will be no different. Asked about the upcoming fantasy game by Japanese gaming bible Famitsu, director Hidetaka Miyazaki explained that in terms of pure action, the release is more manageable than devastatingly difficult predecessor Sekiro: Shadows...
News Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One Tests Detective Skills in Detailed Overview
Sherlock 47
Sherlock Holmes needs to do a better job of discovering the release date for his next detective adventure because we're quietly excited about what this latest look at Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One brings to the table. A detailed six-minute overview of what gameplay entails is embedded above, covering how the PlayStation 5 and PS4 title...
News Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes Headline Madden NFL 22 on PS5, PS4
Releases on 20th August
Madden NFL 22 will launch a deep shot to the PlayStation 5 and PS4 from 20th August, and here’s your first look at “enhanced” next-gen gameplay footage. The American football sim’s headline new feature, Dynamic Gameday, promises to transform the experience across all modes. “Whether installing a weekly game plan in...
Hands On OlliOlli World's Striking New Identity Sticks the Landing on PS5, PS4
Kickflippin' fab
Goodness, OlliOlli World is a delight. Yes, we know it’s a cliché, but when it comes to Roll7’s upcoming skateboarding sequel there’s no other word to describe it. It simply oozes personality, and based on our recent hands-on preview, the team are on track to deliver their best game to date. For the uninitiated, OlliOlli is...
News Great Co-Op Game It Takes Two Sells Two Million Copies
Tango time
Hazelight Studios has issued a sales update for the wonderful co-op title It Takes Two, confirming the PlayStation 5 and PS4 experience has now sold two million copies across the globe. This doubles the sales statistic shared by the team towards the end of April when it was announced the game surpassed one million sales in less than a...
Hands On Vibrant JRPG Tales of Arise Looks to Tantalise Newcomers and Franchise Fans Alike
We play Bandai Namco's latest RPG
It’s been several years since we’ve seen a mainline Tales game. After 2017’s Tales of Berseria, we now find Tales of Arise launching on 10th September 2021, commemorating the JRPG series' 35th anniversary. While Tales of Arise received a lengthy delay last year, it’s close to completion and in preparation,...
News Bethesda Apologises to PS5, PS4 Fans 'P*ssed' at Exclusivity
"There's not a whole lot I can do about it"
Sci-fi role-playing game Starfield, announced last week as an Xbox Series X|S console exclusive, was in development at one point for the PlayStation 5 – heck, there were even rumours that Sony was trying to secure timed exclusivity for the title, similarly to Deathloop and Ghostwire Tokyo. Now, the game...
Back in business
A new Cyberpunk 2077 update has been detailed, promising even more bug and crash fixes. Patch 1.23 is available to download now on PlayStation 5 (via backwards compatibility) and PlayStation 4. It should be noted that this update has appeared at a rather interesting time, as the game's about to be reinstated on the PlayStation...
News Call of Duty: Warzone Update Adds Surprise 120FPS Support on PS5
They said it couldn't be done
Today's Call of Duty: Warzone update adds support for 120 frames-per-second when the Battle Royale title is played via backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5. This is a feature that previously didn't seem to be possible on Sony's current-gen console, as other games like Overwatch and Rocket League skipped...
News Tetris Effect Connects with PS4, PSVR in July for Free
With full crossplay across all platforms
How can you tell a batch of Microsoft timed exclusivity contracts have expired? Hot on the heels of The Medium’s announcement for PlayStation 5, developer Enhance Games has confirmed that multiplayer expansion Tetris Effect: Connected will deploy as a free update for the existing PS4 game in July – and,...
News Hitman 3's Season of Sloth Is Chilling on PS5, PS4 Right Now
Can't wake up
IO Interactive’s stellar ongoing support for Hitman 3 has been refreshed once more with the Season of Sloth, which sees Agent 47 ditching his traditionally meticulous approach for a more apathetic one. In the latest chapter of the 7 Deadly Sins, you’ll be revisiting a mucky Dartmoor – but don’t expend too much energy, or you...
News PS4 Demon's Souls Discovered in PlayStation Database
But it's unlikely to be a full-blown port
A mysterious PlayStation 4 version of Demon’s Souls has been discovered on Sony’s servers by a Twitter account which is renowned for digging up file size data. PlayStation Game Sizes regularly posts about patches, release dates, and download sizes based on information that it scrapes from the PS Store...
News F1 2021 Introduces a Comprehensive PS5, PS4 Racing Suite
Braking point
If you’re a fan of F1 or motorsport in general, then the upcoming PlayStation 5 and PS4 simulation racer F1 2021 looks just about as comprehensive as you could imagine. While it’s unquestionably building from the strong foundations of its forebears, this is a huge package, complete with co-op career, the management-based MyTeam...
News Psychonauts 2 Will Also Release on PS4 This August
Not an Xbox exclusive
Microsoft is doing a very good job of hiding the fact Psychonauts 2 will also release on PlayStation 4 because we have legitimately only just remembered to cover this piece of news. While developer Double Fine is now owned by the Team in Green, the sequel in question was Kickstarted years ago, meaning the PS4 version is still...
News PSVR Thriller I Expect You to Die 2 Teases Variety in E3 2021 Trailer
The spy who sorted out my cables
The life of a spy is not all silenced pistols and fist fights: you’ll also enjoy luxurious train journeys, first-class plane rides, and behind-the-scenes access to the world’s biggest stage shows. I Expect You to Die 2 – the PSVR sequel to Schell Games’ spy sim – is due out this summer, and here’s a look...
News Judgment Cracks 1 Million Sales
Well judged
Excellent Yakuza spinoff Judgment has done quite well for itself, following the release of the game's PlayStation 5 version in April. Developer RGG Studio reports that the crime-fighting action RPG has surpassed 1 million units in shipments and digital sales since its initial Japanese PS4 launch in 2018. SEGA must obviously view that as...
Poll What Was Your Favourite PS5, PS4 Game at E3 2021?
You decide
Well, that was that, then. The debate will rage on regarding E3’s ongoing relevancy, but while this was an unquestionably weak show from a PlayStation persuasion, we did still see a sturdy selection of upcoming PlayStation 5 and PS4 games. The question is: which was your favourite and why? We’re including announcements and trailers...
News Turn-Based JRPG Astria Ascending Attacks PS5, PS4 on 30th September
From former Final Fantasy devs
The next turn-based JRPG from former Final Fantasy employees Astria Ascending has been confirmed for launch on 30th September 2021. Coming to both PlayStation 5 and PS4, the game will release straight into Xbox Game Pass while Sony fans are charged full price. A new trailer accompanied the announcement, focusing...
News Sony Recommends Playing Cyberpunk 2077 on PS5, PS4 Pro Once It Returns to the PlayStation Store
Just FYI
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will return to the PlayStation Store next week, on the 21st June. It's been over six months since the open world RPG was removed, with Sony citing the game's shocking performance issues, specifically on PlayStation 4, as the reason for its dismissal. However, just because Cyberpunk 2077 is...
News Dead By Daylight's Massive Resident Evil Chapter Is Out on PS5, PS4 Now
Chris and Claire Redfield join the roster
Awesome asymmetric multiplayer game Dead By Daylight is feeling a little S.T.A.R.S. struck, as its anticipated Resident Evil chapter is available to play on PlayStation 5 and PS4 now. As previously announced, the expansion includes a brand-new killer in the form of Nemesis, as well as playable survivors Leon...
Reaction E3 Is a Relic Desperately Clinging to Relevancy
Let it go
E3 has been the event around which the video game industry revolves for nearly three decades now, but it’s time to admit it’s a relic that has long passed its sell-by date. There will be critics of this article that will point to the pandemic as justification for this year’s inept event, but such a response ignores the very real...
Live Watch the E3 2021 Bandai Namco Livestream Right Here
House of Ashes
Mercifully, the end is near, and if we're being brutally honest with you: you don’t need to watch this E3 2021 presentation. From what we understand, this is not a Bandai Namco update, but a deep-dive into The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes. So, no Elden Ring, then. Obviously if you’re looking forward to Supermassive...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Return to the PS Store on the 21st June
Back in the big leagues, Jackie
Update: More than six months after its original PS4 release, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will return to the PlayStation Store in the very near future. It'll be fully reinstated on the 21st June. We don't yet know whether that means a new update is incoming, but we'll keep you posted. About time,...
News Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water Haunts PS5, PS4 This Year
Project zero
Despite originally being funded and published by Nintendo, re-release Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water will haunt the PlayStation 5 and PS4 in 2021. The game – known as Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water in Europe – first released on the Wii U in 2014, but is being resurrected for Sony’s current crop of consoles. “Take on...
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania Rolls to PS5, PS4 on 3rd October
Remaster compilation featuring classics
After months of leaks, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania has finally been unpeeled for PlayStation 5 and PS4, revealing that it’s a remaster compilation featuring Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe. So, in other words, it’s exactly what
News BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites Sinks Teeth into PS5, PS4
About bloody time
BloodRayne Betrayal, the cult PlayStation 3 side-scrolling platformer from WayForward, is getting a PS5 and PS4 remaster in the form of Fresh Bites. There’s no date for the re-release right now, although it will be available digitally and physically, with Limited Run Games once again fulfilling duties on the latter. You should...
News Elden Ring Multiplayer Possible at Almost All Times, But Without Your Horse
Set groups to receive asynchronous elements
The online multiplayer capabilities of FromSoftware titles are always an interesting topic, so it's no wonder Japanese publication Famitsu quizzed Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki on what fans can look forward to when teaming up with friends in The Lands Between. Using Google Translate, Miyazaki...
News Anime Sensation Demon Slayer Will Deploy in October on PS5, PS4 in Japan
Slay, queen
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – the game based on Sony’s smash hit anime – will release in October in Japan, according to a flyer included with Blu-ray copies of the film. Sony Music Entertainment subsidiary Aniplex is slated to publish the game, with CyberConnect 2 on development duties – and it’ll release on PlayStation 5,...
News Back 4 Blood Requires Just One Person in Your Party to Buy DLC
"No separation. No exclusion. No split."
We all went through those years during the PlayStation 3 generation where multiplayer titles like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 split their player bases by charging for map packs. It meant you were kicked from playlists when those battle arenas were rotated in and friends couldn't play together if they...
News Geralt's Voice Actor Narrates Brutal Action RPG Tails of Iron on PS5, PS4
Rat attack
Due to release at some point later this year, hand-drawn action RPG Tails of Iron has been announced for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. You play as Redgi, a rat prince who's out to reclaim the throne of his furry people from an evil frog empire. We've already been snagged by the premise alone. The press release promises "brutal"...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Update 1.022 Gigantic Patch Notes Revealed, Out Now on PS5, PS4
More improvements than ever before
Update: Assassin's Creed Valhalla patch 1.022 is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. It's around 4.7GB in size, but don't let the relatively small file fool you — this is a massive update boasting a huge list of additions and improvements. You can find the full patch notes below as part of the original...
News Guilty Gear Strive Hits 300,000 Sales
Strive for more
Released just last week, Guilty Gear Strive has topped 300,000 sales across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Steam. At first glance that may not seem like much, but context is needed: Guilty Gear has always been a very niche property buried within the already niche fighting game genre. It's highly likely that this is the fastest...
News Ambitious RPG ELEX Getting a Sequel on PS5, PS4
Eurojank strikes back
ELEX was one of those RPGs that didn't review particularly well at release, but developed a bit of a cult following in the years after. Praised for its ambition and ideas, it was held back by a poor opening and broken combat. Those that pushed through its brutal introduction had some good things to say, though, and it will be...
News River City Girls 2 Beats Down PS5, PS4 Next Year
River City Girls also coming to PS5
A sequel to uber-popular retro brawler River City Girls is in development for the PlayStation 5 and PS4, while the original will thump Sony’s next-gen system as well. The sequel – due out in 2022, with Arc System Works on publishing duties and WayForward developing – will follow directly after the events of...
News All Five Shantae Games Are Hair-Whipping PS5, Including the Game Boy Color Original
All sold separately, sadly
Fans of luscious locks and belly-dancing may be excited to learn that all five Shantae games are coming to the PlayStation 5, including the Game Boy Color original. That classic portable release will also be coming to the PS4, rounding out the franchise on both Sony systems. Those of you who own any of the previous...
News OlliOlli World's Sharp Style Stuns in E3 2021 Trailer
Gnarly
The announcement of OlliOlli World, and its surprising art selection, stunned us earlier in the year. Now we’ve wrapped our heads around the arcade skateboarding sim’s looks, we’re able to appreciate this trailer much better. There’s nothing really new here: the clip offers a closer look at Radlandia, the fictional world in which...
Guide E3 2021 Timetable: Dates and Times for All Events, Press Conferences, and Live Streams
A guide to every E3 2021 event this summer
E3 2021 is almost here, and it's all looking a bit complicated. When are all the E3 2021 press conferences? Which events are part of E3, and which ones aren't? What dates and times do you need to know? To answer all these questions, this guide breaks everything down, giving you the rundown of every E3 2021...
News Republique: Anniversary Edition Rebooted for PS4, PSVR
Virtual reality support added
Former smartphone stealth game Republique is getting a PlayStation 4 re-release in the form of Republique: Anniversary Edition – and it’ll include PSVR support. Camoflaj, the game’s developer, has experience with Sony’s headset having developer Marvel’s Iron Man VR, so the addition is perhaps unsurprising –...
News The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Details Its New Gameplay Features
With Herlock Sholmes
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, which is out on PlayStation 4 near the end of next month, got two new trailers at Capcom's utterly pointless E3 2021 showcase. The first, embedded above, is a brief overview trailer that's got a bit of everything. The second, embedded below, shows off two new gameplay features — stuff that...
News Multiplayer Spin-Off Resident Evil Re:Verse Releases Next Month
No date, though
If you bought Resident Evil Village, then you’ll be eligible to play multiplayer spin-off Resident Evil Re:Verse. And while the online experiment had originally been scheduled to release last month alongside the core game, a sloppy beta pushed it back a bit. Now, as confirmed during an E3 2021 panel, it’ll officially launch next...
News Resident Evil Village Will Receive DLC in the Future
Please be excited
Resident Evil Village will be treated to some post-launch DLC at some point in the future. That's it. That's the article. The E3 2021 livestream dedicated a stretch of its broadcast to Japanese publisher Capcom, and just about the only piece of news worth sharing is that last month's survival horror hit will be expanded upon. No...
News Cult FMV Romantic Comedy Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Coming to PS5, PS4
One of the worst games of all time
Cringe-inducing Panasonic 3DO FMV “romantic comedy” Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties is plunging the depths of PlayStation 5 and PS4, with a physical and digital release pegged by Limited Run Games. This is widely considered one of the worst games of all time, as despite being billed a full-motion video, it’s...
News Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania Targets PS5, PS4
Leaked box art and screenshots
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania will target PlayStation 5 and PS4, and here’s your first look at the game’s box art and gameplay screenshots. Assets appeared on Twitter earlier today, but SEGA has yet to acknowledge the release. This is the second time the arcade puzzler has leaked, with ratings boards also...
Live Watch the E3 2021 Capcom Livestream Right Here
Resident Evil Village! More?
We’re nearing the end of the E3 2021 bonanza, but there’s still time for an update from Capcom. This broadcast will purportedly focus on titles like Resident Evil Village and a handful of Nintendo Switch exclusives, but there could be more. We’ll find out when the show gets underway from 2:30PM PDT/5:30PM...
Cannon fodder
Talented Japanese developer CyberConnect2 has given its upcoming RPG, Fuga: Melodies of Steel a release date on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The game's a bit of a weird one to explain. Basically, you play as a group of anthropomorphic villagers, who utilise a big bloody tank thing to fight back against an invading army...
Live Watch the E3 2021 Indie Games Showcase Right Here
Indie and proud
Who likes indie games? You like indie games, don’t you? The next phase of the E3 2021 insanity centres on the Indie Games Showcase, with no word right now on which projects we’ll be witnessing. It’s a surprise! The show will get underway from 12PM PDT/3PM EDT/8PM BST. E3 2021: Indie Games Showcase (14th June): <liveblog...
News Marvel's Avengers' Cosmic Cube Brings the Scientist Supreme to PS5, PS4
Don't be a square
Marvel’s Avengers’ slow path to redemption will perhaps reach make-or-break point with the Black Panther update due in August, but in the meantime Square Enix is keeping things ticking with its previously announced Cosmic Cube update. This will get underway from 22nd June, and will introduce a new Villain Sector named Beating t
News Sniper Elite VR Scouts Out New PSVR Gameplay Trailer
Scoped
Fresh from securing a PSVR release date earlier in the month, Rebellion has rounded up a few scant seconds of Sniper Elite VR gameplay to tide you over until the title’s 8th July release date. This footage mostly focuses on combat encounters, both of the long-distance and close-quarters kind. There’s also a brief tease of the...
News Elden Ring Open World Has Six Main Areas, Each with a Demigod
Can tackle them in any order
Elden Ring sounds like it'll be a much open and free-form game when compared to Dark Souls titles of the past, with six main locations to explore and a demigod to conquer at the end of each one. The structure is detailed in a new interview with director Hidetaka Miyazaki, courtesy of IGN. The setting itself is called The...