PS4 News
May2021
News BioWare Would 'Never Say No' to Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Making a Return
Hold the line
We're still playing through Mass Effect Legendary Edition for review, but so far the remastered trilogy has surpassed our expectations. It is missing one thing from the old games, though: Mass Effect 3's surprisingly great multiplayer mode. BioWare confirmed that it wouldn't be included in Legendary Edition long before release, but...
News Rep Your Favourite Basketball Teams in PGA Tour 2K21
In the Knicks of time
We suppose PGA Tour 2K21 and NBA 2K21 were always destined to crossover at some point, and we suspect this may just be the beginning: you can now represent your favourite basketball team in 2K Sports’ flagship golf simulation, ahead of the playoffs. Whether it’s the New York Knicks (whey) or the Brooklyn Nets (boo),...
News Huge 11GB Mass Effect Legendary Edition Patch 1.02 Available to Download Now
Get all the patch notes here
Crikey, Mass Effect Legendary Edition doesn't cheap out on the size of its patches. The three-game collection now has its first update since launch, and it weighs in at a gigantic 11.728GB. You'll need to set aside a good chunk of time to get this one downloaded. What does this patch do, we hear you ask? It's a good job...
News Pacey FPS Solaris Offworld Combat Fires to PSVR This Week
Zero hour
First Contact Entertainment, the developer of the popular PSVR exclusive Firewall Zero Hour, will bring Solaris Offworld Combat to Sony’s virtual reality headset this week. Set to release from 18th May – with a whopping 50 per cent discount for PS Plus subscribers – the release aims to immerse you “in a future where eSports and...
News Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc Are the Cover Stars for F1 2021
Speed racers
EA and Codemasters have announced who will grace the cover art for the next Formula One racing title. F1 2021, the first game in the franchise since EA's acquisition of the developer, is coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 this summer, and now we know who to look out for on store shelves. The artwork will be shared between Lewis Hamilton,...
News PlayStation Talents Brings Aeterna Noctis to PS5, PS4 in December
Localised for eight languages
PlayStation Talents is a relativity low-profile scheme run by Sony that helps the smallest developers across Spain bring their games to consoles, and the initiative has now revealed its latest endeavour. Aeternum Game Studios will be releasing Aeterna Noctis for both PS5 and PS4 on 15th December 2021, bringing with it a...
News Chivalry 2 Open Beta Unleashes 64-Player Medieval Warfare on PS5, PS4 Next Week
Bloody good fun
Chivalry 2 is getting an open beta next week on PlayStation platforms. The medieval warfare sim typically pits two armies against one another, supporting up to 64 players for maximum carnage. This upcoming beta will also have a new game mode named 'Free-for-All', which pits everyone against everyone. The battle begins on the 27th...
News Guilty Gear Strive Story Trailer Gives First Glimpse of English Voices
Gearing up
Guilty Gear Strive will have a full story mode just like its predecessors, and this new trailer gives us our first look. In case you don't already know, previous story modes have been cutscene-only, and Strive is set to offer the same thing. But with Arc System Works' incredible character models and eye for detail, it'll still be worth a...
News Sony Patented an eSports Betting System for PS5, PS4
Bad odds
How about a bit of controversy to kickstart your glib Monday morning? Sony patented an eSports betting system for its consoles a couple of years ago, with the documentation outlining a framework whereby odds would be calculated by a player (or team’s) historical performance, allowing users to then bet on their favourites in a variety of...
News UK Sales Charts: Miles Morales Comes Back Swinging While Mass Effect Launches to the Top
Legendary
The love for Mass Effect has come pouring out as EA releases the long-awaited PlayStation 4 remaster collection. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has debuted in the number one spot on the UK's physical games chart, overtaking Resident Evil Village, which is now in second place. Right behind these new releases is a reappearance from Marvel's...
Guide All PSVR Aim Controller Compatible Games
Which titles support Sony's new gun?
Sony’s virtual reality solution PSVR already requires significant investment, but the PlayStation VR Aim Controller really is worth owning if you’re – ahem – aiming to get the most out of the headset. While the peripheral is only supported by a handful of games thus far, it really does add to the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Resident Evil Village?
Bloody reunion
Resident Evil Village has been out for just over a week now, and as always, we want to hear your opinion. Capcom continues its first-person streak with its latest horror release, once again sticking players in the bloodied shoes of faceless protagonist Ethan Winters. This time around, Ethan's got to contend with all kinds of creatures...
News Hades Could Finally Be Coming to PlayStation
By the gods
Hades, the gorgeous rogue-like action title that won so many Game of the Year awards, could finally be carving a path to PlayStation. As reported by Gematsu, Hades has received an age rating in Korea, for PS4. These age ratings aren't always concrete proof that a game is making the jump, but more often than not, they're an indicator...
News Don't Hold Your Breath for Bethesda's Starfield on PS5, PS4
Dead dream
It’s been the saga of the past six or so months, and Microsoft has already made fairly clear that it will not be sharing Bethesda’s riches after podding out $7.5 billion for the publisher. PlayStation fans, perhaps in a stage of denial, had been hoping that intergalactic RPG Starfield may still make the cut, however – especially...
News PlayStation Studios' Creator Page Is Live on Steam, And Teasing More PC Ports
Only on PlayStation (and PC)
PlayStation Studios now has an official creator page on PC storefront Steam, and it’s teasing more PC ports beyond Days Gone, which is due out on 18th May. Several titles are listed on the page, including Deacon St John’s aforementioned debut, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Predator: Hunting Grounds. However, if you click...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 376
My favourite remaster on the Citadel
A tardy week in the PlayStation Nation has come to a conclusion, but we did still get a couple of new PS5 controller colours and the Mass Effect Legendary Edition out of it. We’ll be using this slow period to recharge ahead of E3 next month. Sammy Barker, Editor: After a busy review and preview week, I’m...
Poll Did You Buy Mass Effect Legendary Edition?
Back to the future
After a whole console generation of waiting, Mass Effect Legendary Edition is finally here — a fully remastered and party reworked collection of all three games in BioWare's original sci-fi trilogy. What a time to be alive! Many an existing Mass Effect fan will no doubt have already had Legendary Edition pre-ordered, but we...
News Hood: Outlaws & Legends to Fix Long Lobby Waits on PS5, PS4
Says there's a "high player count"
Our biggest criticism of Hood: Outlaws & Legends in our review was how long it can take to get into a match. In our appraisal, we suggested that the prolonged matchmaking periods – which can run up to 10 minutes in our experience – could be down to a lack of players, but game director Andrew Willans has...
News Guilty Gear Strive Second Open Beta Out Now on PS5, PS4
Ready to rock
With the full game releasing on the 11th June, this is likely your last chance to sample Guilty Gear Strive. The title's second open beta is now live on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Anyone can take part — all you need to do is download the beta from the PlayStation Store. Said beta is a great way to see what Guilty Gear is all...
News NEO: The World Ends with You Shares Stylish Opening Movie
Keep on rockin'
It's crazy to think Square Enix took this long to put it out, but a sequel to The World Ends with You will finally arrive come the end of July 2021. 13 years after the fact! And to get you in the mood for this stylish RPG, the Japanese publisher has posted the opening video online that will greet us all after buying the game...
Guide All Free PS4 Games, Offers Included in Play At Home Initiative 2021
Everything you can get free of charge
What free PS4 games are included in the Play at Home initiative 2021? What offers are included in the Play at Home initiative? Sony is bringing back its Play At Home scheme this year to help continue combating the COVID-19 pandemic by offering free PlayStation 4 titles as well as offers on select services. In...
News Final Play At Home Update Includes Free Content for Lots of PS4 Games
Rocket League, NBA, MLB, Warzone, and more
Sony has revealed the final step in its Play At Home scheme, which will distribute free content for a very long list of PlayStation 4 games. It includes customisation packs for Rocket League, Rogue Company, and Brawlhalla as well as bonus premium currency for titles like
News Qualify for the Actual Olympics in GT Sport Now
Pedal to the medal
Always dreamed of being an actual Olympic athlete? Well, now you have the opportunity – but you’re going to need to be bloody good at GT Sport to qualify. As reported previously, Polyphony Digital’s simulation racer has been selected as part of the inaugural Olympic Virtual Series, which will see the world’s best players...
Reminder Get Horizon Zero Dawn for Free Until Tomorrow
Don't forget to Play At Home
Sony has promised more PlayStation 4 games and offers will be included in the Play At Home promotion in the future, but today is your last chance to grab the initiative's biggest inclusion yet. Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition will no longer be available for free after tomorrow, so here's your reminder to grab it if...
Hands On Mass Effect Legendary Edition Is a Massive Upgrade That Plays Better Than Ever
Good to see you, Commander
We've waited an entire console generation for BioWare to finally remaster the Mass Effect trilogy, but it looks as though our patience has been rewarded with a collection that goes above and beyond. Ideally, we would be bringing you a full review of Mass Effect Legendary Edition right now, but we simply haven't had it long...
News Beautiful Desolation Is a Story-Driven Sci-Fi Game Set in South Africa
Set to release 28th May
Beautiful Desolation is an oxymoron if ever we’ve heard one, but it’s also the name of an upcoming PlayStation 4 sci-fi adventure set in a post-apocalyptic South Africa. This is an isometric exploration game similar in style to the old Fallout titles, although the developer is important to note that it’s not an RPG...
News SEGA Is Exploring Options to Bring Back Its Old Franchises
Remaster, remake, or reboot?
SEGA, or SEGA Sammy to be more precise, has issued its latest financial report. While most of it makes for rather dull reading, one slide in its presentation could be pretty promising for fans of the publisher's games. As pointed out by the ever-vigilant Nibel, it looks like SEGA is looking into ways to revive some of...
News Fall Guys Mid-Season Update 4.5 Arrives Today, Adds New Rounds, Variations, and More
It's called Dave, by the way
Fall Guys Season 4 has already hit the half-way point. The latest seasonal refresh brought a futuristic theme to the game and added a bunch of new levels, as well as a squads mode that makes victory that little bit more attainable. Of course, developer Mediatonic isn't stopping there, and it's dropping a mid-season...
News PS5 Users Are Playing More and Buying More Than PS4 Early Adopters
Early signs of huge success
Contrary to common opinion, there aren’t a million PlayStation 5 consoles sitting in scalpers’ warehouses: the system is outperforming the PS4 when launch aligned despite unprecedented demand leading to stock shortages. Need some proof? Well, according to Wired, owners have logged an outrageous 81 per cent more...
News Knockout City to Celebrate Launch with a 10-Day Free Trial on PS4
Block party
Knockout City, the dodgeball multiplayer game from Velan Studios, is right around the corner, launching on 21st May. The game, published by EA Originals, shows a lot of promise with its simple but engaging gameplay and neat presentation — we're definitely keen to throw some curve shots on release. Fortunately, you'll all be able to...
Hands On Gravity Rush, Freedom Wars Fans Will Feel at Home in Scarlet Nexus on PS5, PS4
Other bother
The disbandment of Japan Studio hit PlayStation fans hard this year, but playing the first three hours of Scarlet Nexus this month left us reminiscing about Gravity Rush and Freedom Wars. Make no mistake, the Bandai Namco action role-playing release very much has its own identity – but if you find yourself yearning for the...
News Sony XDEV Recruiting Producers for AAA PS5, PS4 Games in Japan and Asia
More evidence of global operation
As we reported earlier in the week, Sony XDEV Europe now appears to be a global operation. The Liverpool-based division – seemingly now rebranded Sony XDEV – historically partnered with external developers across Europe to bring exclusive titles to PlayStation platforms like Returnal and Detroit: Become Human...
News PS Store Extended Play Sale Shares More PS5, PS4 Game Deals
Tony Hawk! Yakuza! Phoenix Wright!
As the PlayStation Store Golden Week Sale comes to a close, another selection of PS5 and PS4 discounts have arrived to take its place. However, we've got to be honest with you straight away and admit this new line-up of price drops is a bit of a stinker. The PS Store Extended Play Sale doesn't exactly have a lot to...
News Skull & Bones Won't Come Into Port Until April 2022 At the Earliest
Still at sea
Ubisoft's latest financial call has revealed that Skull & Bones, its big pirate action game, is being pushed back yet again. The title seems doomed to sail the waters of development hell for another year or so, as it's now due out in financial year 2022-2023. That means it isn't coming before April of next year. Skull & Bones...
Guide Assassin's Creed Valhalla Wrath of the Druids: All Weapons and Where to Find Them
All new weapons in Valhalla DLC
What are all of the new weapons in Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids? The game's first expansion comes with a lot of fresh weaponry, and we've detailed all of them in this guide. We've also noted where you can find each weapon, complete with handy screenshots. Please note that the initial power of these...
News Valve Boss Gabe Newell Hints PS5, PS4 Projects Could Be Announced This Year
Console plans in the pipeline, apparently
Valve could have projects in the works for PlayStation 5 and PS4, with Gabe Newell hinting that we’ll get a “better idea of [what it has planned] by the end of the year”. Bizarrely, the veteran executive made the statement during a high school assembly, where he was asked by a student: “Will Steam be...
News Ditch Magic for Guns in Trigger Witch, a Twin-Stick Shooter Coming to PS5, PS4
From the makers of Reverie
This reveal trailer for Trigger Witch caught us off-guard. This new game, coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4, is from the makers of Reverie, if you remember that one. That doesn't come as a massive surprise, as the studio's humour is on full display in the video's first 20 seconds. Anyway, Trigger Witch is a twin-stick...
News SnowRunner Keeps on Truckin' with Russian Space Rocket Expansion
There'll be no Russian this mission
SnowRunner will keep on trucking this month with the release of Season 4: New Frontiers, a comprehensive expansion that adds an entirely new Russian region spanning four maps. Your primary objective in these locations: to construct a space rocket. Glorious! You’ll be able to download the new districts and...
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids Launch Trailer Prepares for Bloodshed
Red on green
The first expansion for Assassin's Creed Valhalla is out on the 13th May, and Ubisoft is here to show it off in trailer form. Wrath of the Druids sees Eivor travel to Ireland, where he or she does battle with a dangerous druidic cult, hoping to win favour with the isle's kings. As we've come to expect of the French publisher, the...
News Electronic Arts Sets the Date for This Year's EA Play Live Presentation
Mark your calendars
Can you believe that it's E3 season in just a few weeks? This time next month, various games publishers will be gearing up for some big announcements, be they alongside ESA's major event or not. One publisher that's been off doing its own thing for several years now is Electronic Arts — it hosts its own EA Play Live broadcasts...
News PS Plus Shares What It Does Best in New Live-Action Advert
Best of
A live-action advertisement for PlayStation Plus? Sony really is giving its premier subscription service the marketing budget and then some at the moment. It's not going to tell hardcore folk like us lot anything we don't already know, but the advert focuses on the sort of multiplayer action a membership provides (or locks behind a paywall,...
News Days of Play Event Returns with New Challenges and Rewards
Earn PS4 themes, exclusive avatars
Sony is once again bringing back its Days of Play community event for 2021, rewarding those who take part with many PlayStation 4 themes and exclusive avatars. Split across three stages, you'll need to play lots of PS5 and PS4 games (not too difficult) and then earn Trophies (again, not difficult for us lot). The...
News Resident Evil Village Ships Over Three Million Copies Worldwide
Series ships more than 100 million units
After debuting in first place in the latest UK physical sales chart, Capcom has now confirmed that Resident Evil Village has shipped more than three million copies across the globe since it launched four days ago. While previous entries have bettered it in terms of shipments at release, this makes Ethan...
News Valkyria Revolution Temporarily Free on UK, EU PS Store
All DLC free too
Update: It took a little under 30 minutes for the deal to be pulled, with Valkyria Revolution no longer even searchable on the UK and EU PlayStation Stores at the time of writing. We hope lots of you still managed to grab it while the listing was free! Original story: Looking for an RPG to pass the time with? You're in luck...
News New Noclip Documentary Details Development of Dishonored Series
Covers level design, cut content
Danny O'Dwyer is back with another Noclip documentary that's worth sitting down with a good mug of hot chocolate and investing an hour of your time into. This time around, the Irishman focuses on the incredible Dishonored franchise from Arkane Studios, interviewing developers at both its Lyon and Texas-based...
News DIRT 5 Introducing Cross-Play Multiplayer in Free Game Update
Everyone's mucking in
It seems Codemasters is dedicated to improving and adding to DIRT 5, the rough and ready cross-gen racer. It's a fun off-road racing title, even if it did launch with one or two issues, but the developer has been smoothing things out since release, as well as adding new content. The latest update is due tomorrow — 11th May...
News Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Has Been Played By Over 37 Million People
A taste for adventure
On its fifth anniversary, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End has been played by over 37 million people. It’s important to note that these are not sales numbers: Naughty Dog is vague about how the figure is calculated, but the number will almost certainly include PS Plus downloads, pre-owned copies, and rentals. Nevertheless, it’s...
News Sony XDEV Europe Appears to Be a Global Operation Now
Pitbull would be proud
Sony XDEV Europe has collaborated with independent teams like Quantic Dream and Housemarque for many years, but now its remit appears to span worldwide. The Liverpool-based studio responsible for releases like Returnal and Detroit: Become Human historically only interfaced with European teams, but an internal reshuffle appears...
News Resident Evil Village's Performance Capture Was Shot at Sony Santa Monica's Studio
Pillage the village
Resident Evil Village’s performance capture was recorded in Sony Santa Monica’s studio, with PlayStation’s own Visual Arts & Services Group also in the release’s credits. It’s not the first time a third-party has leveraged the platform holder’s resources, as VASG is often credited in Call of Duty games, among many...
PS Store Sales Charts Returnal in the Top Five After One Day on the Market
Third in the US, fourth in Europe
Since the industry and its consumers are shifting more and more towards digital purchases, the likes of the weekly physical UK sales charts just aren't really cutting it anymore for tracking game sales. Thankfully,
News UK Sales Charts: Resident Evil Village Sells Best on PS5, PS4 with 80% Share
Returnal leaves the top 10
Last week's physical UK chart saw the arrival of a key PlayStation 5 exclusive: Returnal. It debuted in a promising second place, which isn't too shabby for a pretty niche, single platform title. Despite glowing reviews, however, the game's physical sales have slumped, with the stylish shooter now sitting in 15th. Still,...
News Lost Judgment Seems to Have a Season Pass and Story DLC
A first for Yakuza-style games
Freshly announced Judgment sequel Lost Judgment has a season pass, according to the Japanese PlayStation Store (as translated by The Tojo Dojo). This'll be the first time that a Yakuza-style game has included such a thing, with previous titles only offering smaller DLC packs containing special items or unlocks. The...
News Epic Games Offered Sony $200 Million to Bring PS5, PS4 Exclusives to Its Store
In demand
Epic Games tabled a deal with a minimum guarantee of $200 million for Sony to port four to six of its first-party exclusives to the Epic Games Store. As part of an internal memo dated September 2020 – published on ResetEra as part of the ongoing court battle between the Unreal Engine maker and Apple – the document notes that it was, at...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 375
Village people
If you go down to the village tonight you’re sure of a big surprise… It’s been a huge few weeks on PlayStation after a relatively slow start to the year, with Resident Evil Village representing the high-profile follow-up to Returnal in a PS5 double-header. Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got Resident Evil Village installed on my...
News MLB The Show 21 Drops Apologetic Payload Following Server Woes
Diamonds are a baller's best friend
MLB The Show 21’s launch wasn’t as smooth as Sony San Diego would have liked, with progression issues in Road to the Show and some serious server woes. However, the developer has taken measures to make amends with an absolutely enormous payload in Diamond Dynasty right now. Available until 17th May, redeem...
Poll Did You Buy Resident Evil Village?
Welcome to the village
Resident Evil Village is here, and we absolutely love it. We gave it an 'excellent' 9/10 in our Resident Evil Village PS5 review, but, as always, we want to know if the latest blockbuster is currently residing on your console. It's fair to say that Capcom's been on a roll for a good few years now, pumping out a number of top...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Has Three Platinum Trophies on PS4, 130 Trophies in Total
Reapers what you sow
Wow, if you're a hardcore Trophy hunter, then Mass Effect Legendary Edition is going to keep you very, very busy. The Trophy list for the upcoming remastered collection is now online, and it's gigantic. Each game in the trilogy has its own list, and there's an additional, smaller list that covers challenges across all three...
News Shadow Warrior 3 Finally Confirmed for PS4 Release with New Gameplay Video
Boom
The Shadow Warrior series is something of a cult hit — technically not the greatest games in the world, but beloved by fans. In this new gameplay clip, courtesy of IGN, it's easy to understand why — Shadow Warrior 3 is looking like a more colourful DOOM here, and we can certainly get on board with that. The only real question mark hanging...
News Lost Judgment Announced for PS5, PS4, September 2021 Worldwide Release Date
Lost and found
Lost Judgment, a full sequel to the excellent Yakuza spinoff Judgment, has been officially announced. It'll once again feature detective Takayuki Yagami, who'll be investigating another mysterious murder case. This time, however, you'll be exploring Yokohama as well as Kamurocho. Players who are familiar with Yakuza: Like a Dragon...
Live Watch the Lost Judgment Official Reveal Stream Right Here
Yagami's back on the case
Excellent Yakuza spinoff Judgment seems to be getting a sequel, and you can catch the full announcement and reveal via the SEGA livestream that we've embedded below. It all kicks off at 3PM UK time, or 7AM Pacific time. At this point it's worth mentioning that the supposed sequel has already been leaked via the
News NBA 2K21 Goes Full Throttle with MyTeam Season 7
Pedal to the metal
As the NBA season stretches towards its conclusion in real-life – let’s go, Knicks! – NBA 2K21 is getting gassed with its Season 7 update in MyTeam: Full Throttle. As has been the case all year long, there are 40 tiers of rewards to complete here, culminating in a Dark Matter Vince Carter. You’ll be able to kick things off...
Feature Resident Evil's Story So Far, Summed Up in 30 Mind-Twisting Minutes
Fasten your seatbelt
Are you picking up Resident Evil Village today? You should: our Resident Evil Village PS5 review already explained that it’s arguably the best instalment since the outstanding Resident Evil 4. But do you need some kind of story recap to get you up to speed? We can help, as we’ve put together a mammoth 30 minute video that...
News Cutesy Deck Builder Rise of the Slime Comes to PS5, PS4 on 20th May
Slime time
If you're a fan of rogue-likes, card-based games, or both, Rise of the Slime might be up your street. Like Slay the Spire before it, this indie title blends the two, with procedurally generated paths and random elements mixing with steady, strategic deck building. Playing as a slime wearing a fancy crown, you'll engage in turn-based card...
News Bus Simulator 21 Busts Out the Mercedes-Benz, Parks 7th September on PS4
On time
The thing about Bus Simulator compared to titles like Train Sim World 2 is that, while its intricate with its presentation of the public service, it has a real sense of humour. And from what we’ve seen of Bus Simulator 21 – which now has a 7th September release date on PlayStation 4 – it’s leaning into the silliness a little bit...
News Lost Judgment Leaks on Japanese PlayStation Store Ahead of Official Reveal
Fight for the lost
Set to be officially announced tomorrow, a sequel to the excellent Judgment has leaked on the Japanese PlayStation Store (as reported by Wario64). It's called Lost Judgment, but it's worth remembering that Judgment was named Judge Eyes in Japan, so this might not be the title that we get here in the West. According to the page,...
News Super Animal Royale Is the PS5, PS4 Wildlife Battle Royale You Always Wanted
Call of Duty: Woodland
It’s anything but cutesy: Super Animal Royale is a top-down PlayStation 5 and PS4 multiplayer shooter, inspired by Battle Royale titles like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone. “Collect, loot, and shoot your way to the top of the food chain,” the blurb pitches. The trailer’s got a bit of a Happy Tree Friends vibe to...
Guide Resident Evil Village Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Resident Evil Village resource
Resident Evil Village is the ninth mainline entry in Capcom's classic survival horror franchise and acts as a direct sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, bringing back both the first-person camera and protagonist Ethan Winters. We awarded the game a 9/10 in our Resident Evil Village PS5 review,...
News Scarlet Nexus Gets a Very Anime Opening Movie
OSF course
Bandai Namco has released the opening movie for upcoming action RPG Scarlet Nexus. It's fully animated, and it's got a catchy Japanese rock song as a backing track. In other words, it's very anime. Scarlet Nexus is out pretty soon — next month, in fact — on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. But are you looking forward to it? Feel...
Feature How Velan Studios, and the Community, Are Shaping Knockout City
Dodgeball multiplayer title is almost here
Velan Studios is not a household name, but despite this, it's been able to make a bit of a splash. Its first release was the Switch exclusive Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, but it's also been building up to the launch of something very different: Knockout City. Published by EA Originals, the multiplayer...
News Get a Good Look at Biomutant's Crazy Character Creation
Fur real
Upcoming open world adventure Biomutant has us officially hyped after we recently got to see the game in action. It's looking great, but one aspect of the release that we've always wondered about is character creation. In case you don't already know, you play as a furry, rough-looking little creature in Biomutant, and the beast is yours to...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Download Size Is Massive on PS5, PS4
Even bigger in Europe
With Mass Effect Legendary Edition just over a week away (at the time of writing), we've seen quite a few people asking about how big its file size is going to be. After all, this is all three games from the original trilogy bundled into one release — and they've all been fully remastered and enhanced to boot. With that in...
News Classic PS2 Action RPG Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance Is Being Re-Released Tomorrow on PS4
A new alliance
Originally released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2001, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance was something of a cult classic. The action RPG was well received at launch, and now it's being reborn on PS4, complete with local co-op. Its blocky visuals haven't aged all that well, but fans of the initial release will no doubt feel...
News Class Action Lawsuit Claims Sony Has Monopoly on PS Store Games
After the platform holder pulled plug on download codes at retail
Sony may soon have to mobilise its attorney against a class action lawsuit which claims it has a monopoly on the sale of digital games through the PS Store. The platform holder stopped selling download codes for software at retail a few years ago, meaning there’s technically no...
News Mass Effect Legendary Edition Can Hit 4K, 60FPS on PS5, Up to 60FPS on PS4, PS4 Pro
Quality and performance modes revealed
BioWare has detailed the kind of technical performance that we can expect from Mass Effect Legendary Edition on PlayStation platforms. Before we get into the numbers, we should reiterate that Mass Effect Legendary Edition is a PS4 game — but unsurprisingly, it'll run best on PS5 through backwards...
Mini Review The Colonists (PS4) - A Nice and Chill Civilisation Building Sim
Human after all
The Colonists is an addictive little world-builder featuring cute robots. And while it doesn't do much to set itself apart from its strategic peers, it's a relatively accessible game, complete with step-by-step tutorials and a gameplay structure that's easy to understand. In a genre where complexity can be a serious hurdle, The...