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June2022
News Conrad B. Hart Returns in Flashback 2 on PS5, PS4
Fade to black
There may have already been a 1995 sequel to Flashback in the PS1’s forgettable Fade to Black, but that’s not stopping Microids from releasing Flashback 2. The game – coming 30 years after the original – appears to adopt a kind of 2.5D perspective, and will once again plot the return of protagonist Conrad B. Hart. “After his...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Sold an Impressive 10 Million Copies on PS4
Hole in one
The Last of Us 2 has sold 10 million copies on the PS4 alone. Naughty Dog confirmed the sales milestone alongside the announcement of The Last of Us: Part I. “We’re happy to share that The Last of Us 2 has sold through more than 10 million copies globally, as of this spring,” Naughty Dog’s Rochelle Snyder wrote on the PS Blog...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Debuts Full Campaign Mission
Eight minutes of gameplay footage
We're fans of Call of Duty, but this might be the most uninteresting walkthrough of a campaign mission the series has put out prior to launch yet. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will probably be great, but this first slice of single player action feels like it's just going through the motions. That's a bit...
News Casey Jones Joins the Roster in TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Launching 16th June on PS4
Cowabunga!
A rumour earlier today suggested that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge was coming very soon, and while it didn't get the date exactly right, the retro-style beat-'em-up is indeed right around the corner. DotEmu's latest arrives on 16th June 2022 — that's just one week away. Fans should definitely check out the above...
News One Piece Odyssey Recruits a New Story Trailer, But Still No Release Date
The one piece of the puzzle
We honestly thought that a One Piece Odyssey release date was a lock for Summer Game Fest, but all we got was a new, mostly cinematic trailer. It shows how Luffy and his crew ended up in the game's strange setting, with glimpses of the RPG's gameplay peppered throughout. One Piece Odyssey is still scheduled for 2022, so...
News Rad Looking Brawler Midnight Fight Express Punches PS4 in August
Nothing stops this train
Midnight Fight Express first caught our eye when it was revealed last year. It's a chaotic-looking action game primarily developed by one man, and now it has a release date. It's hitting PS4 on the 23rd August, and if the new trailer's anything to go by, we're really looking forward to giving this a go. What do you think of...
News Saints Row Boss Factory Out Now on PS5, PS4, Lets You Make Your Character Ahead of Launch
Boss, that
Looking forward to Saints Row in August? If the answer to that question is yes, then you'll want to head over to the PlayStation Store and grab the Boss Factory. It's a free download, and it lets you create your own character ahead of the full game's release. You'll be able to import your hero (or antihero) into the finished product. The...
News Command Your Squad in Aliens: Dark Descent, a Tactical Action Game Coming to PS5, PS4
Squad up
Aliens: Dark Descent is the latest in a long line of games based on the iconic film franchise. Coming from Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive, it's a slightly different spin — a singleplayer, isometric shooter with a tactical twist. "Explore the horrors and wonders of the Alien universe like never before, immersing yourself...
News Marvel's Midnight Suns Dated for 7th October on PS5, PS4
Spider-Man and Venom join the fight
Marvel's Midnight Suns has made its return after a brief hiatus to confirm it's releasing on PS5, PS4 on 7th October 2022. Announced at Summer Game Fest Live, the latest trailer also reveals Spider-Man and Venom will be part of the cast. Pre-orders are live now on the PS Store, with the most expensive Legendary...
News The Callisto Protocol PS5, PS4 Gameplay Footage Is Gloriously Gory
Gib us a look
Very recently, we received the first gameplay trailer for The Callisto Protocol, a very promising action horror game from the minds behind Dead Space. Now, as part of Summer Game Fest, we have our first raw gameplay footage, and flippin' heck, it's grisly. In it, we see protagonist Jacob Lee making his way through a decrepit room,...
News Street Fighter 6 Welcomes America's Hero, Now With Facial Hair
Boom
Surprise! Guile is back in Street Fighter 6! Surely you didn't see that one coming? He's got his Sonic Boom, he's got his Flash Kick — he's even got a cool-looking comb. And, much like Ryu, Guile's decided to grow a bit of facial hair. It's a good look for him! This will no doubt be the first of many official Street Fighter 6 character...
Live Watch the Summer Game Fest 2022 Livestream Right Here
The Last of Us! Street Fighter 6! Gotham Knights!
Where can you watch the Summer Game Fest 2022 livestream? The not-E3 season is officially underway, and a big presentation for all parties and platforms is Summer Game Fest. Hosted by industry icon Geoff Keighley, this near-two hour livestream promises an onslaught of updates and announcements –...
News God of War Ragnarok 2023 Delay Seemingly Debunked
The Blades of Chaos strike again
Update 2: Following up on his previous ResetEra posts, Jason Schreier says that God of War Ragnarok has not been delayed — and that's apparently according to a Sony source. "As usual, this is not a guarantee that the game will come out in 2022 and video game development is so turbulent that you should never trust...
News JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Summons a PS5, PS4 Demo on 16th June
Stand up
Remastered fighting game JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R is getting a playable demo for PS5 and PS4 next week, on the 16th June. The demo will feature four characters (which honestly seems a bit stingy): Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, Dio, and Jolyne Cujoh. Oh, and only two modes will be available: online and practice. It's...
News Milestone Is Making Yet Another Game About Motorbikes with SBK 22
Riding onto PS5 and PS4 this year
Milestone has been making motorcycle racing games since the late 90s, and it's barely shifted from that path all this time. Yes, there have been some outliers, like Hot Wheels Unleashed and Gravel, but the Italian studio has been keeping its games on two wheels for the majority of its existence. Announced today is...
Rumour TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Eats Pizza and Parties to PS4 Very Soon
Like, next week soon
Are you looking forward to DotEmu’s throwback brawler Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge? Of course you are – who isn’t?! Well, good news: it looks like a release date is imminent – and it’s close! Over in South Korea, a Nintendo Switch eShop page was updated with a 16th June, 2022 release date. Sony...
News EA Responds to Report that Battlefield 2042 Development Is in 'Abandon Ship' Mode
Women and children first
Oh, bother, Battlefield 2042 just can't seem to catch a break lately. Journalist Jeff Grubb, speaking on his premium Grubbsnax show (
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Forces PS4 Players to Buy Cross-Gen Bundle
Results in automatic £10/$10 increase
Anyone looking to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on PS4 will be forced to pay £10/$10 more than they did for last year's Call of Duty: Vanguard as Activision has dropped the standard last-gen version. Instead of simply offering a PS4 edition which you could then pay to upgrade later down the line, only...
Guide What Time Is Summer Game Fest Live?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is Summer Game Fest Live? As has become tradition each June, Geoff Keighley is bringing back Summer Game Fest, promising a big live showcase filled with game announcements and trailers. It'll hopefully fill the void left by E3's cancellation, giving us something to look forward to as the summertime gets...
News MX vs. ATV Legends Brings Big AA Energy with Latest PS5, PS4 Trailer
Revved up
We hear a lot of talk about games that are AAA, AA, etc. depending mainly on their development budgets. The terms themselves are kind of whatever — where a game falls on that spectrum doesn't really matter — but we'll be damned if MX vs. ATV Legends doesn't look like the most AA game in the world. We don't necessarily mean that as a...
News Warzone 2.0 is Coming in 2022, Available on PS5, PS4
Warzone 2, the Warzone-ering
Hot on the heels of that reveal trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 comes the news that Warzone 2.0, the next iteration of Call of Duty's take on the Battle Royale formula, will be launching in 2022. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is releasing on virtually everything with a microchip on 28th October, so that's...
News Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 6.15 is Live, Patch Notes Released
By Zodiark, thats a lot of content
Final Fantasy XIV really is the gift that just keeps on giving. The massively popular MMO's most recent free content update, Patch 6.15, is now live. This latest update adds new steps in the Chronicles of a New Era questline, pushing Final Fantasy XIV's central narrative thread ever forward. There are also a bunch...
News Saudia Arabia's Public Investment Fund Purchases a $1 Billion Stake in Embracer Group
As you do
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (or PIF) has made a series of high-profile investments in recent times, and they just made another, dropping a ludicrous $1.05 billion to purchase an 8.1% stake in the Swedish video game and media holding company, Embracer Group. This stake makes the PIF's Savvy Gaming Group the second-largest...
News Street Fighter 6 Character Reveal at Summer Game Fest
Plus new gameplay
Hot on the heels of its State of Play reveal, Street Fighter 6 will officially share a new character at Summer Game Fest this Thursday alongside more gameplay. Obviously, the roster recently leaked in pretty much its entirety, but this will be an offic
News Wrestling Battle Royale Rumbleverse Grappling PS5, PS4 Beta This Week
Download now to get ready
Rumbleverse, the new 40-player wrestling-themed Battle Royale from Epic Games and Iron Galaxy, will get a PS5 and PS4 open beta later this week. The server stress test – scheduled for Saturday, 11th June at 12PM CST – will see you build your own brawler and get a feel for the sights and sounds of Grapital City, where...
News Danganronpa Stans Absolutely Need to Have Yurukill: The Calumniation on Their Radar
Another... killing game?
The fantastically titled Yurukill: The Calumniation launches next month, 5th July, and it looks like it's going to be something quite unique. If you didn't know, Yurukill combines a bizarre mixture of gameplay elements like visual novel segments in the vein of Phoenix Wright, shmup elements ala Ikaruga, and that very...
News Fortnite May Be Going First-Person in the Future
Warzone
It’s the biggest game in the world, but in order for Fortnite to grow, it needs to tap new tastes and audiences. We’ve already seen how Epic Games is willing to completely reinvent the Battle Royale’s gameplay loop, introducing a Zero Build mode for those who want to focus on the lootin’ and shootin’. And now it looks like a...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Trailer Kicks off PS5, PS4 Pre-Orders
The ultimate weapon is still team
Activision promised the first proper Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 trailer would be dropping today, and, well, here it is. Compared to previous reveal trailers for Call of Duty titles, it's honestly a little dull. Nevertheless, off the back of 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Infinity Ward has proven it knows...
News Minecraft's the Wild Update is Now Live, Introduces the Deep Dark Biome
In the deep, dark places of the world
Minecraft's long-awaited free update, The Wild, is now live, and it introduces the brand new Deep Dark biome, along with a veritable boatload of changes, fixes, and improvements and additions. Also, frogs and eldritch nightmares. The Deep Dark is a dimly-lit and eerie area that can be found far beneath the...
News XCOM Inspired Superhero Game Marvel's Midnight Suns Brightens Summer Game Fast
The sun shines when you sleep
Marvel’s Midnight Suns will step out of the shadows at Summer Game Fest this week, adding yet another game to Geoff Keighley’s sunny showcase. Other confirmed titles include One Piece Odyssey and Zenless Zone Zero – although the industry host has sought to dial down expectations, hinting
First Impressions Stray Is Shaping Up to Be a Supurrbly Detailed PS5, PS4 Adventure
Cat's more like it
We recently got to see a surprisingly large chunk of Stray during a preview event, and it's safe to say that this cat sim is shaping up really well. The demo that we witnessed was being played live, and was split across several different sections of the game — all of which had something new to show. This was the most we've seen...
News Techland Wraps Up Seven Years of Dying Light Support with Definitive Edition
Free upgrade for Platinum Edition owners
Techland's post-launch support of 2015 game Dying Light has been nothing short of immense, but all good things must come to an end. After a whole seven years of expansions, patches, and content updates, the Polish studio is closing the book on the title with a final Definitive Edition available on the PS...
News First Hands-On Impressions of Sonic Frontiers Are Mostly Positive
Trail blazing
It's been a really big week for the iconic hedgehog, hasn't it? First, we got a look at some combat gameplay from Sonic Frontiers, then we got a trailer for Sonic Origins during the Sonic Central showcase. If that wasn't enough, we now have some hands-on Sonic Fronti
News Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Had A Stamina Mechanic In Early Drafts
Hanging on for dear life
Would the inclusion of a stamina bar have affected your enjoyment of Uncharted 4: A Thiefs End? It's an interesting question and one that was discussed by Josh Scherr (co-writer of Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy) during a recent appearance on the Couch Soup YouTube channel. Scherr had the following to say on the matter...
News Falcom on Bringing Kuro Trails Games West: 'Of Course We Intend To'
An update from Kondo himself
By now, Trails fans know all too well that it can take a long time for the latest entries Falcom's RPG series to come West. Publishing partner NIS America appears to be trying its best to bring the games over as quickly as it can, but colossal scripts mean that the localisation process is particularly gruelling. As...
News Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Lineup Leaks, Has a Ton of Crossover with Capcom Fighting Collection
Double dip
The lineup for Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, the legendary publisher’s compilation sequel, has leaked courtesy of the ever-reliable Microsoft Store – although there is perhaps some disappointment for retro enthusiasts. That’s because, much like with the original Capcom Arcade Stadium, there’s quite a lot of crossover with other...
News Deliver Us Mars Out for PS5, PS4 in September with a PS Plus Discount
Knock 10% off the launch price
Space travelling sequel Deliver Us Mars has been dated for a 27th September 2022 release on PS5, PS4, and you could get a 10 per cent discount on the launch price through PS Plus. Pre-ordering the game with an active membership will discount the £24.99/$29.99 asking price. Accompanying the release date confirmation is...
Round Up The Quarry Reviews Say It's As Good As Until Dawn
Supermassive back on form
The Quarry launches this Friday for PS5 and PS4, and reviews are starting to hit the web. This is the latest game from Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games, which has most recently been making The Dark Pictures Anthology with Bandai Namco. The Quarry is seen as a completely different project that stands by itself. Below...
Rumour Could We See a Release Date for God of War Ragnarok at Summer Game Fest?
Its about time, boy
God of War Ragnarok is one of the most highly anticipated PlayStation exclusives currently in development, and hype for the title is rapidly approaching a fever pitch. Developer Santa Monica Studio maintains that Kratos' next big adventure will release this year, and all the signs are there, but we still don't have a firm release...
Guide Days of Play 2022: The Best Discounts on PS5, PS4 Games and Accessories
Update: Sale ends today!
Update (8th June): The Days of Play sale is coming to an end today, making this your last chance to treat yourself to any of the offers featured below. Remember, there are also digital discounts to be had on the PS Store should nothing below take your fancy. Original Article: Sony's latest Days of Play sale is well and...
News Two New PS Store Sales Live Now, Big PS5, PS4 Games Discounted
Devil May Cry! Death's Door! F.I.S.T.!
As the PS Store Days of Play sale departs, two new promotions take its place. Beginning today and available until 22nd June 2022, the PS Plus Double Discounts and PlayStation Indies sales are now live. We'll focus on each sale separately, sharing just some of the best PS5, PS4 deals on offer. In the PS Plus...
News The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition Formally Announced for PS4
Out later this year
We've known for a while now that unique PS4 title The Tomorrow Children will be revived by original creator Q-Games, and now the developer has formally revealed the project as The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition in a new trailer. Planned for release later this year, there'll be a standard PS4 version that'll have...
Mini Review Pac-Man Museum+ (PS4) - Meaty Compilation Provides Plenty to Chew On
Don't ghost it
Ignore all the Ms. Pac-Man legal issues – awkward! – and it’s hard to imagine Pac-Man Museum+ being much more comprehensive than it is. There are absentees, of course – long-time power pill poppers may lament the lack of, say, Pac-Man World from the PS1 – but across 14 titles, you’re effectively getting the career...
News Infamous 3DO Romantic Comedy Plumbers Don't Wear Ties Plunges PS5, PS4 This Year
Presented in 4K like it doesn't deserve
It’s widely regarded as one of the worst games ever made, but in this era of unexpected ports, Plumbers Don’t Wear Ties is a prime candidate for a physical re-release from Limited Run Games. The legendary 3DO game was announced for PS5 and PS4 last year, but is now zeroing in on a launch in the second half...
News Polish Dev Bloober Team Poised to Explore New Layers of Fear
Dig deeper
Well, Polish developer Bloober Team may be not-so quietly connected to a new Silent Hill project, but it looks like it’ll announce a new Layers of Fear first. The studio sent press some new artwork today, which confirmed that the team will “unveil” a new title soon. We’re almost certain this will feature during Summer Game Fest...
News UK Sales Charts: Horizon Forbidden West Back on Top Thanks to PS5 Restocks
Machines are taking over
Once again, PS5 stock returning to store shelves has seen Aloy take the throne atop the UK's physical games chart. Horizon Forbidden West was in second last week, but returns to number one thanks to an increase in PS5 availability. It's pretty clear that buyers are grabbing a copy of the action RPG alongside their brand new...
News One Piece Odyssey Charts a Course for Summer Game Fest Live
Release date?
We're getting an update on One Piece Odyssey at Summer Game Fest Live this Thursday, the event's official social media accounts have confirmed. The party-based RPG was announced a few months back, but we're yet to really see it in action. We're betting on it getting a meaty trailer during Geoff's show, and probably a release date. It...
News Sonic Origins Animations, Modes, More Shown in New Overview Trailer
& Knuckles
There are two Sonic the Hedgehog video games arriving this year. One of them looks good, and the other one is Sonic Frontiers — but you can view the gameplay and judge for yourself. Anyway, at least Sonic Origins is just around the corner, and this retro collection is looking pretty great. A new trailer, embedded above, goes over the...
News Cowboys Meet Horror in Evil West, Out on PS5, PS4 This September
Yee-hawror
Not to be confused with Weird West or West of Dead, Focus Entertainment has confirmed Evil West will release on PS5 and PS4 on 20th September 2022. From Shadow Warrior developer Flying Wild Hog, this is a very chaotic third-person shooter packed full of style and combat. The game's been knocking about for a little while now, meaning it...
Hands On Assassin's Creed Origins PS5 Patch Reminds Us That It's One of the Series' Best Games
A cut above Odyssey and Valhalla
It might be cool to hate on Assassin's Creed these days, but there's no getting away from the fact that the series is more successful than ever before, raking in absurd amounts of dosh for Ubisoft. What was once a stealth-focused sandbox franchise is now a proper open world RPG property, with Assassin's Creed Odyssey...
News Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Brings a New Map, Specialist, and More on 9th June
Trailer is actually pretty hype
Battlefield 2042 has been in a difficult spot basically since launch, and DICE has been working hard to try and get it in shape. That includes putting a stopper on an entire third of the game with Hazard Zone development coming to an end, but it also means brand new content in the form of seasonal drops. The very...
News Prince of Persia Remake Hit with Another Delay Causing Retailers to Delist Pre-Orders
Like running in quicksand
The long-awaited remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has been hit with yet another delay but has not been cancelled, according to Ubisoft. At this point, though, it is starting to f
News F1 Manager 2022 Gameplay Revealed, Plots a Course to PS5, PS4 This August
Stats! Graphs! Strategies!
We're being treated to not one but two Formula One games this summer, and each one takes a different approach to the popular motorsport. F1 22 is Codemasters' traditional yearly racing title that puts players behind the wheel. On the other hand, we have F1 Manager 2022, a brand new management sim that puts you in the shoes...
News House of the Dead Remake Adds PS Move Support for Arcade Lightgun Experience
Goodbye, Curien
The House of the Dead Remake is a relatively authentic recreation of SEGA’s seminal arcade shooter, but without a lightgun in hand, it just doesn’t feel quite right. PS Move support was, of course, promised prior to release and has been officially patched in today. You’ll need to update your game – and make sure you have a PS...
News It Looks Like Square Enix Won't Be Betting the Farm on the Blockchain After All
NFT No more-a
In a turnaround so rapid it's likely to cause whiplash, it looks like Square Enix may not be staking its future on NFTs and the blockchain after all. In its most recent financial report, the venerable purveyor of fine JRPGs has walked back its intentions somewhat. In an outline of the results, translated into English, Square Enix...
News PS Plus PS5, PS4 Games for June 2022 Available to Download Now
Time for war
We've reached the last edition of this article where we'll refer to the monthly drop of PlayStation Plus games as, well, PS Plus games. PS Plus Essential rolls out across the USA and Europe later this month, and if you live in Asian territories or Japan, then you already have access to it along with
News Godfall Update Adds VRR Support for PS5, Missing Cosmetic Items to PS4 Version
Style over substance
Is anyone still playing Godfall? The Gearbox developed PlayStation console exclusive has just received a significant update that, amongst a load of fixes and quality of life improvements, adds Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support to the PS5 version of the game. There is also a fix for a nasty bug that has been affecting PS4...
News Sonic Central Returns to Ring in a New Era of Hedgehog Dominance
Gotta go fast
Sonic fans have been eating well of late. The latest Sonic Central showcase is set for later today, and SEGA has promised a sneak peek at the speedy blue mammal's upcoming projects. After the monumental success of the most recent Sonic movie, it only makes sense to strike while the iron is hot. The event will take place at 9AM...
Rumour Battlefield 2042's First Season to Start This Week, 8 Months After Launch
Better late than never
Battlefield 2042's release back in October 2021 was rocky, to say the least. Developer DICE delayed the launch of Season 1 of its content roadmap as it pledged to work on the issues facing the game. Well, it looks like that launch might be sooner than anticipated if rumours from a reputable source a
News Tetris Effect PS4 Physical Editions Announced from Limited Run Games
Pre-orders coming soon
Tetris Effect is one of the best ways to play the timeless puzzler, whether you immerse yourself in PSVR or keep it flat. Who knew the falling block game from Russia would synergise so wonderfully with explosive visuals and trance-inducing music? Well, Enhance Games did, we suppose. Anyway, if you're a big fan of the game like...
News Literally Face Off Against Opponents in Street Fighter 6 with Interactive Versus Screen
Put on your game face
For as long as fighting games have been a thing, they've had the versus screen. A brief moment showing each combatant before the battle commences, these flashy interludes serve to get players amped up for a fight. In some games, this screen is fairly static, while others make something more of it. As it turns out, Street...
News Ultra-Rare Super Famicom Side-Scroller Rendering Ranger: R2 Returning on PS5, PS4
Getting ultra-rare Limited Run Games physical re-release
Buying an original copy of Turrican director Manfred Trenz’s Rendering Ranger: R2 on the Super Famicom will set you back just shy of $4,000, so you might want to settle for this PS5 and PS4 port instead. The game, originally published by Virgin Interactive only in Japan, is getting a...
News Shantae, the Original GBC Platformer, Belly Dances to PS5, PS4
Hair we go again
The absolutely iconic Shantae may have been something of a commercial flop when it first released for the Game Boy Color in 2002 – but its legacy lives on 20 years later. Shantae has, of course, gone on to become a moderately popular character across various games – all of which are playable on the PS5 and PS4, apart from the...
News Classic NES Platformer A Boy and His Blob Fed to PS5, PS4
Includes Game Boy flavoured bean
The iconic 1989 NES puzzle platformer A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia is coming to both the PS5 and PS4 – and so is its 1990 Game Boy successor, The Rescue of Princess Blobette. Designed by legendary Pitfall programmer David Crane, the two titles see you feeding jelly beans to the titu
News Bill & Ted's Excellent Retro Collection for PS5, PS4 Is Totally Bogus
Party on, dude
We’re using the word bogus in the headline as titular duo Bill & Ted would, because while this may sound unlikely – well, there really is a Bill & Ted’s Excellent Retro Collection coming to the PS5 and PS4! No, seriously! Retro compilations are enjoying a bit of a boom right now, and this package will bundle together the...
Reminder May 2022's PS Plus Games Are About to Go for Good
Last chance
Just as a swift reminder: you have hours left to claim May 2022’s PS Plus games, so if you haven’t added them to your Game Library yet – well, maybe get on that pronto. Depending on your timezone, June 2022’s PS Plus games will replace the trio of titles on 7th June, 2022 – we’ll reiterate that you absolutely must act fast...
News Geoff Keighley Says to 'Manage Your Expectations' for Summer Game Fest
Hype decreasing
Summer Game Fest's live showcase is coming up very soon, with many enthusiasts excited to see what Geoff Keighley has up his sleeve. The presenter and producer, known for creating The Game Awards in addition to this fairly new summer presentation, wants all eyes on this Thursday's event, and has been drumming up excitement over the...
News PS Plus Game Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Gets Voice Acting in a Patch
Some original voice actors, others not
Here's something you don't regularly see in patch notes: this month's PlayStation Plus game Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl will be getting voice acting via an update available today. You'll be able to "enjoy the quips and grunts of your favourite brawlers as you play", as well as make use of items in stages, which...
News Here's How the Klonoa Remakes Compare to the Originals
Official comparison for Phantasy Reverie Series
The release schedule is relatively sparse at the moment, but even so, Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series has still merged into the background somewhat. Bandai Namco's cult-hit platformers are getting the remake treatment, with the new collection updating both main entries with modern visuals. So, how do...
Rumour We May Hear About a New Crash Bandicoot Game This Week
Crash Bash?
Everybody's favourite marsupial mascot, Crash Bandicoot, could be about to set off on an all-new multiplayer adventure, and we could hear about it as soon as this week if the rumours are true. That's according to Windows Central journalist Jez Corden, who appeared on the most recent episode of the Windows Central Gaming Podcast. Corden...
News Here's How Horizon Forbidden West's Machine Strike Was Made for PS5, PS4
King me
Horizon Forbbiden West is an excellent new instalment in one of PlayStation's most beloved first-party franchises, and one that is consistently being updated. Aloy's latest adventure ultimately takes her all the way to the Forbidden West, but it can take a while to get there, as it is ve
News Thor Voice Actor Finishes 'Last Bit of Work' on God of War Ragnarok
Will it release this year?
Voice actor for Thor in God of War Ragnarok, Ryan Hurst, has revealed his work on the project is complete after talking about the role in a recent panel at Comic Com Revolution. The event took place late last month, and after discussing his work on the second season of Disney+ show The Mysterious Benedict Society, Hurst...
News The Callisto Protocol Will Have Exclusive PlayStation Content at Launch
Biophage are all the rage
The Callisto Protocol was a highlight of last week's excellent State of Play, and judging by the gameplay that was shown, survival horror fans are in for a real treat (that is, if you like your treats in the form of flesh-nightmares).
News Capcom Confirms Street Fighter 6 Runs on RE Engine
In case you were wondering
If you've yet to see it, we'd highly recommend you check out Street Fighter 6's fantastic new trailer. It shows off a few characters, the ability to explore a three-dimensional city, and some traditional 2D fisticuffs, and it all looks brilliant. The visual presentation makes up a big part of that — this looks super...
News The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo, a Hand Animated Point n' Click Adventure, Tiptoes to PS5, PS4
Check out the teaser trailer
We've been aware of The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo for a little while now, but today we finally have confirmation it's heading to PlayStation. This point and click adventure game, from publisher Gammera Nest and creator Nacho Rodríguez, looks super promising, with an amazing, hand-animated style and some surreal imagery...