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Monday9th Dec 2024
PS Store Sales Charts Nothing Can Top Call of Duty, But Phasmophobia Came Close
Spooky
Sony has unveiled the November download charts for PS Store, and it makes for unsurprising reading. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tops the North American charts for both PS5 and PS4, as well as PS5 in Europe. Meanwhile, Phasmophobia, which launched just before Halloween on PS5 and PSVR2, is in the top five — second place in NA and fourth in...
News Dress Up Gacha Infinity Nikki Attracts 10 Million Players Too
10 Resonite Crystals for all players
This past weekend marked the release of multiple large-scale live-service titles, and all appear to have achieved instant success. The Path of Exile 2 servers were brought to their knees as early access went live, Marvel Rivals brought in 10 million players, and now
News Anime Fighter Sequel Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Confirmed for PS5, PS4
An inevitability
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is getting a sequel — and we can't say that we're surprised. Released for PS5 and PS4 in 2021, The Hinokami Chronicles adapts the early story arcs of super-popular manga and anime property Demon Slayer into the form of an arena fighter. It was developed by CyberConnect2,...
News PowerWash Simulator Unwraps Another Free Festive Level, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Ice rink needs a deep clean
PowerWash Simulator has recently released another seasonal level for players to hose down, and it's available for free on PS5 and PS4. The DLC stage is a Christmassy ice rink, though you'll need to blast away all the grime to reveal the colourful, gleaming display underneath. As well as this sizeable new level, which...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Players Fed Up with Activision's 'AI Slop' Artwork
How many fingers should Santa have?
A six-fingered image of zombie Father Christmas appears to be the last straw for some Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 fans, who claim this is the telltale sign of low-effort generative AI. At the same time, Activision defenders insist it references the sixth entry in the subseries. The authenticity of Santa's horrible...
News Fortnite Goes Ballistic, Full Tactical 5v5 FPS Mode Inbound
ADS and all that
The ever-changing Fortnite is again reinventing itself, this time as a Valorant-style 5v5 tactical first-person shooter. Best of all, Fortnite Ballistic is available this week, launching into early access on Wednesday, 11th December. Epic Games marketing director Molly Dyer provided additional details on the PlayStation Blog. In...
Saturday7th Dec 2024
News Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster Hit with Last-Minute Delay into 2025 on PS5, PS4
Crocodile tears
Having previously been confirmed for PS5 and PS4 back in October, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos won't be releasing before the year is out. The remaster was targeting a vague '2024' window, but developer Argonaut Games has decided to delay the game into early 2025. "This decision was not made lightly," the studio writes in an official...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 558
Free for all
If you're feeling the pinch this month, you have more options than ever to play some games for free. Whether you're up for some superhero slugging or just fancy dressing up all pretty, you can check out some cool new games without breaking open the wallet. Can't argue with that! Aaron Bayne: I finally picked up Hunt: Showdown 1896 on...
Friday6th Dec 2024
Axe more like it
Great-looking sequel Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has nailed down a release date on PS5 and PS4. The side-scrolling action title will actually launch sooner than anticipated, jumping ahead of its previous February window to the 28th January. The first Tails of Iron was really well received — and this follow-up is promising...
Thursday5th Dec 2024
News The Thing: Remastered Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Priced at £25 / $30
Night Dive Studios has launched its latest classic remaster, The Thing: Remastered, bringing back an underappreciated PS2 classic horror game. The PS5, PS4 remaster is available now on the PS Store, and is priced at £24.99 / $29.99. The launch trailer can be viewed above. You can expect the campaign to run at up to 120...
News Black Ops 6 Is Going Free for a Whole Week on PS5, PS4
Eyes on target
If you've been on the fence about buying Black Ops 6, you may be interested in knowing that the game's going free to play all next week. The popular shooter launched for PS5 and PS4 back in October, and was met with very positive reviews from critics. The fan reception has been a bit up and down since then — as it always is when it...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (December 2024)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
News Foamstars Support Ends in January as Square Enix Drops Soapy Live Service Shooter
Bubble's burst
Square Enix is essentially ending support for Foamstars, the quirky live service shooter that launched for PS5 and PS4 in February. The game's final season — called 'The Party Goes On!' — begins on the 13th December, and runs through to the 17th January. After that, there'll be no more seasonal updates — although Foamstars...
News Your 2024 PlayStation Wrap-Up Will Be Available Starting Next Week
Stat's a wrap
Sony has confirmed that the annual PlayStation Wrap-Up will become available very soon. Each December, PS5 and PS4 players can login online and get their very own PlayStation Wrap-Up, providing all sorts of fun stats and information about your gaming habits and achievements for the year. From 10th December, you'll be able to get your...
Wednesday4th Dec 2024
News Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Goes Above and Beyond with Bonus Content, Including Lost Levels
Legacy
The soon-to-release Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered will feature a suite of extras aimed squarely at fans of the beloved PS1 and PS2 action adventures. Developer Aspyr has hinted at this bonus content before, but now we've got all the details. The headline act has to be 'Lost Levels' — a collection of areas that were cut...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Avoids February Madness with March Release Date on PS5, PS4
Awakening
Bandai Namco has scheduled a mysterious 'Announcement Trailer' for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which is airing on the 4th December. It seems likely that we're getting a release date; the anticipated anime fighter has been locked in for 'early 2025' since September, so the timing certainly adds up. The game's been getting a bunch of...
News My First Gran Turismo Available This Friday for Free on PS5, PS4
A demo for Gran Turismo 7
Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced that My First Gran Turismo, which is essentially a PS5, PS4 demo for Gran Turismo 7, will launch this Friday, 6th December 2024. It's available for free, and lets you try race events, time trials, Music Rally stages, and license tests from the full game. You can get a visual sample...
News Gamers Are Reportedly More Interested in Watching Games Than Actually Playing Them
Play has limits
You're statistically more likely to be watching a video about games than you are playing one yourself, according to a newly published report. MIDiA Research, which crunches the numbers on various aspects of entertainment, has recently claimed that gamers are spending more of their week watching gaming-related videos on YouTube and...
Tuesday3rd Dec 2024
News Black Myth: Wukong, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Stellar Blade All Celebrated at PS Partner Awards
Big games get big rewards on big night
The annual PS Partner Awards in Tokyo carried added significance this year, as PlayStation celebrated its 30th anniversary. For those unfamiliar with this event, its designed to reward developers for their performance on Sony systems across the Japan and Asia region, so leans towards commercial success as...
News PlayStation Joins Social Media Shift as Bluesky Rockets in Popularity
Press anything but X
PlayStation is the latest major games company to begin using Bluesky, a new social media site that's been growing massively in popularity the last couple of months. In gaming circles at the very least, there's been a sort-of unspoken shift from X (formerly Twitter) to this new platform. The former's poorly-received policy and...
News 3 More PS Plus Essential Games Yours to Download Now
Work together
Revealed last week, the three latest PS Plus Essential games are now available to download now for active members. If you need a reminder of what's on offer for December 2024, here's the list of PS5, PS4 titles: It Takes Two (PS5, PS4) | Review Aliens: Dark Descent (PS5, PS4) |
News PS Blog Wants to Know Your 2024 Game of the Year on PS5, PS4
Voting open
It's that time of year again. As 2024 starts to wind down, the official PS Blog has begun its public voted Game of the Year awards, and voting is now open. You can have your say across a total of 19 categories and polls, voting for all your favourite games you've played throughout this year. All the usual categories are here, like Best...
Monday2nd Dec 2024
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2's ESRB Rating Suggests It's Not Far Away on PS4
Power Stone is almost in reach
Capcom has been gradually bringing all of its classic titles forward in retro compilations, and the next one up is Capcom Fighting Collection 2. Announced back in August, the collection includes a bunch of exciting old school fighters, and it appears that it won't be long until we get to play them all. As spotted by...
News Visions of Mana Director Snapped Up by Square Enix Following Studio Cuts
A new vision
Visions of Mana director Ryosuke Yoshida has announced that he left the NetEase-owned Ouka Studios on the 31st October, and that he's now working at Square Enix. Of course, Square Enix published Visions of Mana to begin with, so the move makes sense. Previously, Yoshida was a designer at Capcom, helping develop titles like Devil May...
News PS Store 30th Anniversary Sale Offers 2,000+ PS5, PS4 Game Deals
Crash! Final Fantasy! Persona!
Sony's extensive range of Black Friday discounts is set to expire at midnight tonight, but the PS5, PS4 games on offers have already been replaced with a new set. To mark the 30th anniversary of PlayStation, a new promotion has put over 2,100 titles on sale. Available until 20th December 2024, here are some of the new...
Black Friday 2024 Best Deals on PS5 Consoles, Games, Controllers, SSDs, and More
Update: Cyber Monday deals now live!
Update (Mon 2nd Dec, 2024 08:00 GMT): Cyber Monday is here, bringing with it the final deals we'll see during this year's Black Friday sales bonanza. We're continuing to update this page with all the best PS5 and PS4 deals available, so have a browse below. Original Article: Looking for the best PS5 and PS4...
Saturday30th Nov 2024
News Fortnite Attracts 14 Million Concurrent Players to Hip-Hop Concert Event
A new record for the release
The curtain has just closed on another epic Fortnite event, featuring performances from Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Juice Wrld. The finale to the current Remix season paves the way for Chapter 6, which has a Japanese theme to it. The concert attracted over 14 million concurrent players, a new record for the...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024?
Plus or minus?
2024 is drawing to a sudden close, and Sony's revealed the games that are coming to PS Plus Essential in December. As per usual, we want to know your thoughts on the latest lineup. To kick things off, we've got Hazelight smash hit It Takes Two, which, following its original PS4 launch in 2021, has really solidified a reputation as...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 557
A very thankful edition
It’s the last weekend of December, which means, somehow, we’ve almost reached the end of the year. How the heck did that happen, huh? Strangely, this year’s release schedule kicks up a notch next week, so there’s no rest for the wicked here at Push Square Towers. Robert Ramsey: I've been replaying Trails through...
Friday29th Nov 2024
News Yes, Godzilla Roams the Map in Fortnite's Japan-Themed Season
Update: Cinematic trailer shows off even more
Epic Games has showcased the first trailer for Fortnite’s anticipated Chapter 6 Season 1 update, which is named Hunters and has a Japanese theme. The big takeaway from the trailer is that Godzilla will be roaming the map, which should lead to some exciting set-piece moments during Battle Royale...
