PS4 News
November2019
News Jim Ryan: PlayStation's Brand, Content, and Community Mean It Has the Edge Over Stadia
CEO confident about new competition
Not only are we on the precipice of a new console generation, with PlayStation 5 now about a year away, we're seeing a newcomer arriving in a matter of days. Google is about to launch its cloud-based gaming platform Stadia, and it's going to be fascinating to see what impact it has on the industry moving forward...
News Sony Commits to PSVR Despite Lacking First-Party Output
Big offers planned for Christmas time
We've made a point of highlighting the slightly poor amount of games hitting PlayStation VR over the past couple of months. It feels like the big releases have almost dried up completely when compared to last year's holiday season, which saw the likes of Astro Bot Rescue Mission becomes the headset's latest...
News Sony Wants to Transition Players from PS4 to PS5 At an Unprecedented Pace
Second job syndrome
Here’s the concern for Sony: the PlayStation 4 has proven incredibly successful, but a new generation beckons. Naturally, the Japanese giant doesn’t want to leave behind the community of over 100 million players that it’s established, so it needs to convert them to the PlayStation 5 faster than it’s ever done in the past...
BioWare, please
For the love of God BioWare, just remaster the Mass Effect Trilogy. Just do it. Tell EA that it's easy money. Just put the bloody games on PlayStation 4. It's been six years since Sony's console launched and we still don't have ports of the last generation's most beloved trilogy. What are you doing? It's 2019 (!!!) and we can't play...
One of the PS4's best headsets
Off the back of Sennheiser's expensive but undeniably excellent GSP 670 wireless headset comes the GSP 370 -- a more affordable option that promises up to 100 hours of battery life. Sporting full PlayStation 4 compatibility, we put the GSP 370 to the test across a range of current-gen titles, and the results have been...
Live Catch the Death Stranding Countdown Livestream Right Here
Kojima and Keighley together again
Death Stranding is a matter of hours from release, and to celebrate, Sony is hosting a special countdown livestream. We've embedded it above, so you can watch along as Hideo Kojima and other guests join Geoff Keighley to talk about this crazy PlayStation 4 title. It's worth reiterating that you can pre-load the...
News Globalising PlayStation Doesn't Mean Americanisation, Says Sony
PlayStation to remain a multinational brand
PlayStation is going through some pretty hefty changes as it prepares for the dawn of PS5 next year. It's been shuffling around its executives -- just today, it was announced Hermen Hulst is the new head of Worldwide Studios, while Shuhei Yoshida will be looking after indies. But the changes go beyond
News Sony Is Always Looking at Studio Acquisitions, But the Dev Has to Fit Into the Portfolio
"We are careful about who we look at and talk to"
We've spoken time and time again about how studio acquisitions are all the rage nowadays -- kickstarted by Microsoft after it announced the purchase of five different studios during its E3 2018 press conference. Sony followed that up by buying Insomniac Games, but while the hardware manufacturer is...
News 'We've Always Been There with Indies' Says PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan
Refutes claims Sony's indie focus has slipped
At the beginning of PlayStation 4's life, Sony earned itself a reputation as a huge supporter of indie games and developers. This focus seems to have shifted somewhat over the course of the generation, as the platform holder pours more and more resources into its own blockbuster exclusives. We've seen...
News BigBen Interactive Serves Up More PS4 Tennis with AO Tennis 2
Laver time
AO International Tennis – last year’s disappointing Australian Open tie-in – is getting a PlayStation 4 sequel, but this time it’s landed a publisher in Tennis World Tour’s BigBen Interactive. The sequel aims to expand upon the original with a narrative-driven career mode that promises to spotlight the activities of an upcoming...
News ANTHEM's New Mass Effect Skins are Probably the Coolest Things in the Game at This Point
But they ain't cheap
BioWare's added four Mass Effect-inspired skins to ANTHEM, just in time for N7 Day. And you know what? They're actually pretty cool. The Ranger gets a Turian skin, the Colossus gets a Krogan skin, the Storm gets an Asari skin, and Interceptor gets a Quarian skin. But of course, there's always a catch. There's no easy way to...
Mini Review Antigraviator - This Anti-Gravity Imitator Wipes Out on PS4
So-so, speed racer
WipEout is an excellent target to aim for, but rarely do attempts at recapturing the series' magic get it right. Unfortunately, that's the case with Antigraviator, a newly released, high speed, anti-gravity racing game. It features a handful of different customisable ships to pilot through a few different race types, and swaps out...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Concrete Genie Missing As Call of Duty Shoots to the Top
Top gun
There were quite a few new releases in October -- so many, in fact, that it almost doesn't feel like Concrete Genie and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare released in the same month. The painterly PlayStation 4 exclusive arrived several weeks before Infinity Ward's reboot, but it's sadly nowhere to be found on the PlayStation Store charts for...
News Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled's Next Grand Prix Adds Neon Themed Track and Game Mode
Starting this Friday
If Death Stranding doesn't take your fancy this coming Friday, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled's next big Grand Prix update is scheduled to go live on the very same day. Titled Neon Circus, it brings with it a new race track, another game mode called Ring Rally, and your typical selection of cosmetic items. Kicking proceedings...
Game of the Month Best PS4 Games of October 2019
Role-playing, Captain Price, murder, and cold steel
The spookiest month of the year has come and gone, but it's left behind a handful of choice video games. October's Game of the Month vote ended in a good old fashioned scuffle as several titles vied for our all-important Platinum Trophy, proving that Halloween season was a good time for gaming on...
Mini Review Yakuza 4 Remastered - Uneven Storytelling Holds Back Another Solid Yakuza Title
Four's a crowd
When it originally released back in 2010, Yakuza 4 was defined by its four playable characters -- a first for the series. Alongside mainstay protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, players got to experience the stories of charismatic loan shark Akiyama, escaped convict Saejima, and street-smart cop Tanimura. In Yakuza 4 Remastered, all four...
News Persona 5 Royal Leaps Straight to the Top of the Sales Charts in Japan
Royalty
Persona 5 Royal is off to a healthy start in Japan, where it's immediately jumped to the top of the software sales charts (as tracked by Famitsu). A PlayStation 4 exclusive, Royal apparently sold over 200,000 physical copies in its debut week, outpacing its closest competitor, Luigi's Mansion 3, by around 50,000 units. Both titles released...
Random Dame Helen Mirren Looks As Puzzled About Death Stranding As Everyone Else
Hollywood royalty visits Death Stranding art exhibit
One of Hollywood's biggest stars has paid a visit to a Death Stranding event in New York City. Dame Helen Mirren, famous for her roles in countless movies over the years, seems to be interested in Hideo Kojima's latest work, as she's been snapped at the exhibit by none other than Geoff Keighley...
News Death Stranding Achieves a Rare Perfect Score from Japanese Bible Famitsu
First ever Sony game to achieve accolade
Japanese magazine Famitsu's review scores have long come under scrutiny for being, shall we say, less than honest. Nevertheless, it's still a big deal when the legendary tome dishes out one of its top scores. Death Stranding is the latest recipient of the publication's infamous 40/40, making it the 26th title...
News Yooka-Laylee Dev Not Being Bought By Xbox, Clarifies Continued Independence
Games will keep coming to PS4
Over the past couple of days, Xbox fans have somehow gotten it into their heads that Microsoft was about to purchase Yooka-Laylee developer Playtonic Games. Piecing together vague "evidence" in order to form the narrative, internet message boards seemed convinced they were onto something ahead of the hardware...
News Coffee Talk Fulfills Your Dream as a Starbucks Barista, Coming to PS4 in January 2020
Three sugars please
Working in a coffee shop must surely be a fairly relaxing job. Make a mocha or cappuccino here, sell an overpriced slice of cake there, and jobs a good'un. That sort of laidback experience is now making its way to PlayStation 4 early next year with Coffee Talk, which is pitched as "a game about listening to people’s problems...
News Death Stranding Pre-Load Is Available Today on PS4
Today is in your hands
If you've been wondering when pre-load will begin for Death Stranding, we've some good news. Kojima Productions' PlayStation 4 console exclusive is out in just a couple of days, and those who have pre-ordered the game digitally will be able to download it starting today, 6th November. According to a number of reports from...
News Long Thought Dead Capcom Title Deep Down Hasn't 'Been Completely Given Up On'
"The original team is clearly no longer together"
Deep Down was announced all the way back at the PlayStation 4's original reveal event in February 2013, and six years later, it has never seen the light of day. The only glimpse we got of the game was a single slice of gameplay footage, but the project has gone completely dark since then. The...
News Influx of Fake Elden Ring Leaks Have Souls Fans Nervous
Supposed alpha test isn't real
Remember Elden Ring? The collaborative effort between From Software and Game of Thrones' George R.R. Martin was one of E3 2019's biggest announcements, but we've heard absolutely nothing from the project since. The radio silence already has the Souls community a little bit nervous, but the fake leaks currently doing...
News Blacksad: Under the Skin Accidentally Releases Early, Publisher Advises Not Playing
Feline frustrated
Blacksad: Under the Skin is available on the PlayStation 4 in Europe right now – except it’s, er, not supposed to be. Microids recently delayed the title to 14th November, but a “technical malfunction” means that it’s currently available from the PlayStation Store – even if the publisher recommends you don’t play it...
News PlayStation Now November Update Adds Persona 5 and More to Streaming Service
A trio of PS4 games join the lineup
PS Now is a more tempting proposition than ever before thanks to its new, lower price tag, and what's more, every month sees a handful of new games thrown into the mix. November's update is here, and while there are only three PlayStation 4 titles being added this time, it's a trio of great games that you'll be...
News Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Gameplay Trailer Explains Multiple Playable Characters and Support Roles
Z Fighters, assemble
This new trailer for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot goes over a couple of key features, explaining how both support characters and additional playable characters work within the game. Obviously the story focuses on Goku, but he doesn't have to fight alone. Computer controlled allies such as Krillin, Yamcha, and Tien can help out in...
News Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order PS4 Trophy List Suggests a Straightforward Platinum
Never tell me the odds
We're just 10 days away from the release of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Fortunately, the game is shaping up nicely -- we're pretty excited to finally get our hands on it. With Dark Souls-esque lightsaber combat and various planets to explore, this could be the best Star Wars game in a good while. What about its trophy list,...
News Death Stranding Sales Are 'Very Difficult' to Predict, Says NPD Analyst
Life or death
Will Death Stranding be a big success? It's a question that's been rekindled by the arrival of reviews for the game, and although Hideo Kojima's latest project does have a very healthy Metascore of 84, it's still tough to say whether the unorthodox experience will break into the mainstream market. The NPD Group's Mat Piscatella has...
News New Guilty Gear's Rocking Theme Song 'Smell of the Game' Is Now on Spotify
Get ready to rock
When the new Guilty Gear was revealed back at Evo 2019, its debut trailer was accompanied by a typically metal track called 'Smell of the Game'. With its chugging guitars and rallying chorus, the song was an instant hit with fans, and many have been waiting to hear the full thing ever since. Well, we're happy to report that the...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Will Have Twice As Much Keanu Reeves As Initially Planned
Actor pushed for much larger role
In E3 2019's defining moment, movie star Keanu Reeves walked onstage to reveal his part in Cyberpunk 2077. He'll be playing Johnny Silverhand, or at least a digital version of him who lives in the protagonist's head. Since Reeves' breathtaking unveiling at the trade show,
News Persona 5 Scramble Looks Better Than Ever in New Joker Trailer
The Velvet Room is back
Yesterday, we learned that Persona 5 Scramble is far more than just a Dynasty Warriors rip-off. It's a fully-fledged sequel to the adventures of Joker and co, with a road trip across Japan taking centre stage. Today, howe
News PS Plus Games for November 2019 Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Nioh and Outlast 2 ready to go
Another new month means another round of PlayStation Plus titles. It's 5th November (remember, remember) and the latest PS Plus games are beginning to roll out on PS4. In Europe, the lineup has been updated, meaning you can start adding them to your library. Other territories will follow suit a little later. Nioh, a...
News Virtual Reality Rhythm Shooter Audica Is Out Today with Four PSVR Exclusive Songs
Dance, monkey, dance
Harmonix has been absent from PlayStation 4 for a few years, but today marks its grand return. The studio that brought us the likes of Amplitude and Rock Band has turned its hand to virtual reality with Audica, and it's out right now on PSVR. If you're not aware, it's a game that's all about blasting targets in time with the...
News Death Stranding Counts Down to Launch With Special Livestream
Of course Geoff Keighley is there
Death Stranding is due to launch on PlayStation 4 this coming Friday, but you'll be able to get swept up in the hype and anticipation a day early thanks to a special livestream. Counting down to release on the day, various special guests will be in attendance along with what we assume will be clips of gameplay and...
Feature Preventing a Voidout at London's Death Stranding Experience
Hideo Kojima braves the UK weather
On what was surely one of the wettest mornings London had seen for quite some time, there was a buzz about Camden Market. As England rugby fans drowned their sorrows in pubs nearby, a queue already hundreds of ecstatic people deep was beginning to take shape -- stretching and winding its way down Chalk Farm Road...
News Brawlhalla's Latest Update Makes It a Better Wrestling Game Than WWE 2K20
New crossover content out now
Behind all our backs, Brawlhalla is a quietly great free-to-play 2D fighting game. It operates similarly to Nintendo's smashing party brawler, and features a wide variety of modes and original characters to experiment with. In addition, the game is constantly being updated with new fighters, modes, and more -- including...
News Terminator: Resistance Looks Surprisingly Okay in 10 Minutes of Gameplay
Shaping up better than expected
We were rather sceptical of Terminator: Resistance when it was announced back in September thanks to the developer's patchy track record. Reef Entertainment's last title was Rambo: The Video Game, and, well, Push Square awarded that a 2/10 in our review. Thankfully, however, this Terminato
News Once Completely Broken Character Hilde Returns as SoulCalibur VI DLC
Ring out
Hilde, the sword and spear wielding princess who first appeared in SoulCalibur IV, is returning as a Season 2 DLC character in SoulCalibur VI. Her reveal trailer, which you can watch above, was shown off during the SoulCalibur VI World Invitational tournament this past weekend. Hilde has something of a colourful background as a SoulCalibur...
News Guilty Gear Reveals Two More Characters, Graphics and Animations Continue to Blow Our Minds
Chippin' in
The new Guilty Gear just looks insane doesn't it? The upcoming fighter has a new trailer showcasing two returning characters: Ninja president Chipp and walking tank Potemkin. Alongside previously revealed characters Sol, Ky, May, and Axl, these six combatants make up the roster of the title's playable demo, which debuts at ARCREVO...
News Death Stranding Commentates on Social Media According to Kojima
And the current political climate, of course
Hideo Kojima has been paying attention. Speaking as part of a BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat documentary, the auteur explained that "we may be connected through the Internet more than ever, but what's happening is that people are attacking each other because we're so connected". He’s not wrong: social media –...
News Persona 5 Scramble Is a Direct Sequel to Persona 5, Development Is 90% Complete
The Phantom Thieves strike back
Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers -- the upcoming action role-playing game from Koei Tecmo and Omega Force -- isn't just some Dynasty Warriors-style spin-off. As evidenced by the title's most recent livestream blowout, Scramble is actually an in-depth sequel to Persona 5. Be sure to catch the latest gameplay...
News PlayStation's New PS4 Ad Invites Kratos, Crash, and Cloud into Our World
It's time to play
PlayStation's done it again, delivering a PS4 ad that goes above and beyond expectations. This latest cut depicts a load of different characters doing the rounds in the real world, with the likes of Kratos interrupting some guy's morning shave, and Cloud having to keep it down in a public library. Fun stuff. Do you enjoy creative...
News Yakuza: Like a Dragon Getting a PS4 Demo in Japan, Likely to Come West in 2020
Test out the turn-based combat
Yakuza: Like a Dragon, or Yakuza 7, releases in Japan at the very start of next year. However, people in that part of the world will be able to sample the new title ahead of time, as SEGA has revealed a demo prior to release. This means Japanese players will get to sample the divisive new combat found in the sequel,...
News PSVR Game Last Labyrinth Is an Escape Room Experience From Veteran Devs
Releases 13th November
PlayStation VR may be going through a bit of a quiet patch at the moment, with Marvel's Iron Man VR looking like the next big virtual reality game, but here's one interesting title that looks like it could tide you over nicely. Last Labyrinth recreates the escape room experience from the confines of a wheelchair that you've...
News Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 Are Almost Certainly PS5 Games
Blizzard doesn't know when they'll launch
Blizzcon 2019 lifted the lid on two of Blizzard's biggest upcoming games this past weekend -- Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2. They're new installments in two incredibly popular franchises, but we wouldn't expect either of them to actually release any time soon. The publisher has stated that even it doesn't know...
News Hideo Kojima Wants His Studio to Make Movies in the Future
His body is made of movies, after all
There's a through-line you can make in all of Hideo Kojima's games: the man loves a cutscene. The Metal Gear Solid series is notorious for its inclusion of hours and hours of cinematics, filling out the games themselves with story-heavy scenes. While the majority of games feature cutscenes, very few take things...
News Death Stranding Documentary Details the Final Few Days of Development
BBC takes a peek into Kojima Productions
There's understandably a lot of buzz surrounding Death Stranding at the moment. The game is just a few days away, reviews are strong, and we're seeing it plastered pretty much everywhere. Hideo Kojima's latest project is done, and very shortly, we'll all be able to play it. If you can't wait to dive in, you...
News UK Sales Charts: MediEvil Clings to the Top 10 as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reigns Supreme
Oorah
Our undead hero Sir Daniel Fortesque isn't doing too badly for a clumsy skeleton, but the MediEvil remake is starting to slip from the UK physical chart. The PlayStation 4 revival is down from number five to number 10 this week, with sales down 64 per cent according to GamesIndustry. There are a number of movers and shakers in this chart;...
News No, BioWare Is Not Teasing a Dragon Age 4 Reveal for Next Month
It's still three years away
Dragon Age: Origins, and with that, the entire franchise itself, turned 10 years old yesterday. It's a moment worthy of celebration, and so the community is coming together for its second annual event named Dragon Age Day. It started off as an unofficial ceremony, but this year developer BioWare itself plans to get in on...
Feature How a French Firm Created PS4's Answer to the Xbox Elite Controller
Talkin' 'bout a Revolution
Microsoft had Sony sweating in 2015. The American organisation had just announced the Xbox One Elite controller at E3 2015, a souped-up handset designed for serious gamers. With customisable button mapping, a premium-grade steel chassis, interchangeable rear paddles, and “hair trigger locks” enabling users to...
Soapbox Return of the Obra Dinn Is Outstanding, Save for One Blasted Trophy
Stephen's quest for treasure has left him sea-sick
I've never really considered myself an avid collector of PlayStation trophies, but my attitude to them has certainly shifted over the last few years. After a long time largely ignoring the supplementary awards, I earned my first Platinum trinket with the excellent Rocket League. I'm not quite sure...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Clean and Brush Your Horse
How to brush and wash your horse
How do you clean and brush your horse in Red Dead Redemption 2? Taking care of your steed in RDR2 is something you should prioritise throughout the game, because a reliable horse is often your best friend out in the wilderness. However, with all of the roaming around that you'll be doing, your horse won't stay clean...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Increase Health, Stamina, and Dead Eye
How to gain health, stamina, and dead eye xp
Increasing your health, stamina, and dead eye bars in Red Dead Redemption 2 is crucial to your success as an outlaw -- and even your survival. With more health, you can take more damage before falling over dead. With more stamina, you can sprint for a longer time and perform more demanding physical...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Instantly Open the Map
The fastest way to see your map
How do you quickly open the map in Red Dead Redemption 2? RDR2’s map is a crucial navigation tool, as the Wild West is vast and there’s lots to see and do. Fortunately, the game has a pretty detailed map that you can pull up at any time from the pause screen – but what’s the quickest way to load the map in...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Complete a Companion Activity in Each Camp
Friends with benefits
How do you complete a companion activity in each of Red Dead Redemption 2's camps? Gadding about with gang members in RDR2 is a big part of the game's appeal, and so you’re going to want to take the time to hang out with your pals on the path to your Platinum Trophy. Unlocking the ‘Friends with Benefits’ Trophy can only...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Start a New Game
How to find the new game option
How do you start a new game in Red Dead Redemption 2? Just like Grand Theft Auto V, the game doesn't have a traditional main menu -- you just press X and you're booted into the single player story, where it carries on from your last save. But what if you want to start a new game? Well, there is a 'new game' option,...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 Controls - How to Improve Aiming
Better control settings in Red Dead Redemption 2
Can you make Red Dead Redemption 2 control better? Is there a way to make aiming in RDR2 more responsive? The game's often clunky controls have been a sticking point for many players, but after spending over 100 hours with the open world title, we've found surprisingly effective ways to improve how...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Load and Save the Game Manually
When autosave isn't an option
How do you save the game manually in Red Dead Redemption 2? How do you load a game in RDR2? The game doesn't do a great job of telling you that you can actually save your game manually whenever you want. It's perfectly possible to play through the entire thing with autosaves alone, but it's probably best to make a...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - All Dinosaur Bones Locations
Jurassic west
One of the side quests in Red Dead Redemption 2 challenges you to track down a whopping 30 dinosaur bones so that a crazy collector can recreate the ancient monster. Do so and you'll get a lovely new hunting knife as a reward. These bones can be incredibly tricky to spot. They occasionally hide in the undergrowth, are wedged into a...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - All High Stakes Treasure Map Locations
Where to find all high stakes treasure maps
Where can you find all the High Stakes Treasure Map locations in Red Dead Redemption 2? Are you running short on cash? Not to worry, for you can just hunt down a treasure map or two. These are in short supply, with only three (four if you got a fancy deluxe edition) of them available in the game, but...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - What Are the Best Weapons?
The best guns in RDR2
What are the best weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2? Which guns should you use in RDR2? It's a good question, because the game's world is absolutely stuffed with danger, and you'll want the best guns money can buy to ensure your survival. Weapons are either acquired automatically as you progress the story, or they can be bought...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Sell Valuables and Stolen Items
Where to sell pocket watches, rings, more
How do you sell valuables and stolen goods in Red Dead Redemption 2? Where can you sell all your valuable items in RDR2? It's a question that you're bound to ask at some point, because regular stores won't buy valuables such as pocket watches, rings, and belt buckles. Reason being that these items are...
Guide Red Dead Redemption 2 - How to Change Clothes When on Your Horse
How to change Arthur's outfit when away from camp
Can you change your clothes away from camp in RDR2? How do you change your clothes when riding on your horse in Red Dead Redemption 2? Rockstar’s epic Western has a pretty deep weather system, which means that your cores will be affected if you’re too hot or too cold. As such, you’ll want to...
News PlayStation Plus November 2019 PS4 Games Announced
Samurai horror
November 2019's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed. As per usual, subscribers to Sony's service are getting two PlayStation 4 titles: intense action role-playing game Nioh and the creepy Outlast II. We reckon that's a pretty decent duo, even if the latter's going to be a bit late for Halloween. Both games will be available to...
Hands On Nioh 2 Could Be the Toughest Souls-Like to Date
Prepare to die
We're not ones to boast, but we sort of have to be pretty good at video games in order to do our jobs properly. We've managed to beat every Dark Souls entry there is, Bloodborne, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice -- you name it and we've probably clocked it. However, Nioh 2's open beta just kicked our arse. Playable for the next 10 days, Koei...
Soapbox Cyberpunk 2077 Could Become a Victim of Its Own Immense Hype
Cyberpunk'd
When it comes to games that I can't wait to get my sweaty palms on, Cyberpunk 2077 is number one on the list. Regular readers will know how much I love The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -- I'd go as far to say that it's probably my favourite game, period -- and knowing that CD Projekt Red has another ambitious role-playing title in the oven is...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Patch 1.06 Available Now on PS4
Gunning for glory
The latest game update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has arrived on PlayStation 4. The patch takes the bombastic shooter to version 1.06, and is ready for download. Weighing in at about 1.8GB, it's not too big of an update this time, so you can get it installed pretty quickly and get back to the action. But what does the update...
Review Outer Wilds - An Engaging, Open Ended Sci-Fi Mystery
The great unknown
Rather than making space an endless slog to explore, Mobius Digital has condensed its starry sandbox down to a handful of small planets packed with secrets. Outer Wilds is an open ended sci-fi title with a time-twisting mystery at its heart, and it manages to do a lot with a little. It might take some getting used to, but this is a...
Gallery Diablo 4 Concept Art Is Beautifully Grim, Shows Characters, Environments, and More
Hell and back
Diablo 4 is official, and its concept art is bloody stunning. Blizzard has released a whole load of drawings from development, showing off playable character classes, various locations, the kind of gear you can expect to find while looting the corpses of your enemies, and more. Below, you can feast your eyes on all of the concept art...
News Diablo 4 Set to Have Cosmetic Microtransactions and Paid Expansions
Oh, hell
When Diablo 4 was announced yesterday (at the time of writing), many of our regular readers rocked up into the comments section to discuss potential microtransactions -- and guess what? They've just been confirmed. During a Twitch stream by Quin69 who got to sit down and play an early build at BlizzCon 2019 -- thanks Skill Up for pointing...
News Watch the First 30 Minutes of Need for Speed Heat Gameplay Right Now
I SAID RIGHT NOW
If you're still on the fence about Need for Speed Heat, a new gameplay video has arrived on the scene, courtesy of PlayStation Underground. This new footage shows off the first half an hour of the game, in which parts of the story are set up, and you engage in a handful of races. We're not sure if this is a good or a bad thing, but...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 296
Last man Stranding
Halloween is over and the nights are drawing in, meaning that it’s November and Death Stranding is almost here. Of course you’ve still got a few more days left before you can try out Hideo Kojima’s opus, so let us know what you’ll be playing to fill the time. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: Now that Big Review Season...
News PS Plus Members Get Double Discounts on PS4 Games in New PlayStation Store Sale
Twice as nice
Just like that, Halloween is over, and November rolls into view. Pinch, punch, first day of the month. Anyway, Sony has replaced its spooky PlayStation Store sales with a new offer that sees the return of Double Discounts. There are hundreds of titles reduced on both the US and EU storefronts, and if you're a PS Plus member, the...
Random Popular PS4 Games Reimagined as Retro PSone Releases
Nostalgia hit
The likes of Horizon: Zero Dawn and Bloodborne are great PlayStation 4 games, but what if they’d launched on the PSone? Reddit user IanMazgelis has reimagined the aforementioned exclusives, along with Gravity Rush 2 and NieR: Automata, with some fairly authentic looking 90s cover art. The results speak for themselves: How do