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News Metaphor: ReFantazio Rewards Gamers for Practising Cleanliness, Good Hygiene
Read into that what you will
In what we are sure is not meta-commentary on the state of gaming conventions, Atlus has reminded us all of the benefits of bathing regularly and practising good hygiene in Metaphor: ReFantazio. We wonder how many players will find themselves unconsciously washing more regularly, having been trained to do so in pursuit...
News Like Clockwork, Lies of P Will Be Enhanced on PS5 Pro
Tick, tock
Developer Round 8 Studios has confirmed that Lies of P will join the growing list of PS5 Pro-enhanced games, although the exact specifications remain to be seen. Presumably, it will be similar to the ones enjoyed by other upgraded games, if not quite to the level of something like Sony's own God of War:
News UK Sales Charts: Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball's Physical Copies Topple Metaphor in Massive Week
New releases bring new life
It was an absolutely colossal week for new physical game releases, and in the UK at least, Silent Hill 2 and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero were the biggest winners, securing second and third position respectively. Metaphor: ReFantazio also did really well, debuting in seventh. As is always the case with the UK charts, we...
News Retro Collection Tetris Forever Fast Drops onto PS5, PS4 in November
Old kid on the block
Digital Eclipse has announced the release date for its latest interactive video game documentary, Tetris Forever. This compilation of the seminal falling block puzzler is coming to both PS5 and PS4 on 12th November, 2024. Tetris Forever is the third game in the developer's Gold Master series of documentary-style titles...
News Trails through Daybreak 2 Adds to an Insane February Release Schedule on PS5
Bear the nightmare
February is looking like an absolutely stacked month for PlayStation fans. Having previously been pencilled in for 'early 2025', Trails through Daybreak 2 now has a confirmed 14th February release date on PS5 and PS4. As the name suggests, this is a direct sequel to this year's Trails through Daybreak — yet another fantastic...
News Sony Goes the Extra Mile for Siren on PS Plus Premium
Trophy list doubled, new emulator used
Someone at Sony must have a real soft spot for the PS2 horror classic Siren (or Forbidden Siren in Europe) as the title has been subject to a real labour of love as it drops on PS Plus Premium today. As well as being the very first example of Sony going back to a game it already emulated once before (in the...
News Huge List of 18 Major Games to Leave PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Month
Rockstar titles, Kingdom Hearts included
With the October 2024 lineup now made available to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium users, the cycle has repeated itself to where we also know what's leaving Sony's subscription service next month. A pretty significant list of 18 games will depart on 18th November 2024, and it includes some of the biggest...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Offer 14 More Games to Play Today
There's a Dino Crisis on Sony's subscription
The monthly PS5, PS4, and Classic game refresh for all PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium members is available now, bringing another 14 titles for subscribers to play. The update is live in the UK and across Europe, and will roll out across the USA later on in the day. Here's a full recap of the October...
Guide Dino Crisis Cheats: All Cheat Codes and Unlockables
Crisis averted
Dino Crisis, first released on PS1 in 1999, is among the most iconic survival horror games available on Sony's first-ever system. That's impressive, considering the console also played host to the likes of Resident Evil and Parasite Eve. Of course, there's no shame in seeking a little extra assistance when it comes to the title's...
News Try Ys X: Nordics' Fast-Paced Combat in PS5, PS4 Demo, Available Now
Adol Christin back at it again
The next title in the long-running series, Ys X: Nordics, takes series stalwart Adol Christin on a nautical adventure. The setting and environments are, interestingly enough, inspired by the coast of Normandy, France. Nordics will launch in its full form next week, on 25th October, for PS5 and PS4, with demo progress...
News Manga Masterpiece Death Note Is Getting a PS5, PS4 Adaptation
Ratings board Lights the way
The gaming industry’s greatest leaker, the Taiwan ratings board, has outed another unannounced title. This time it’s an adaptation of the wildly popular Death Note manga, which had a hugely successful run in Shonen Jump between 2003 and 2006. It was later adapted into an anime. The game, published by Bandai Namco,...
News GTA Online's New Halloween Mode Is So Popular Rockstar's Had to Keep Adding New Rewards
Treats or treats
It’s spooky season, and Rockstar’s added a new event to its eternally popular GTA Online mode. The game takes you back to the snowy peaks of North Yankton, where the familiar backdrop of the Ludendorff Cemetery has been transformed into a battleground against the undead. Effectively this is a co-op mode where you need to...
News Expect Plenty of PS5, PS4 News At Xbox's Partner Preview This Week
Alan Wake 2! Like a Dragon! More
Microsoft has announced a Partner Preview broadcast, a livestream designed to spotlight titles from third-parties. While the show will, of course, focus on Xbox – it’ll also inevitably include news and updates for PlayStation fans. Officially, the tech titan is promising 25 minutes of trailers and info, with a...
News Hogwarts Legacy PS5, PS4 Could Be Getting Up to 15 Hours More Content
You're an expansion, 'Arry
Remember earlier in the year it was rumoured Suicide Squad developer Rocksteady had been enlisted to help on Hogwarts Legacy? There was word at the time of some kind of Definitive Edition for the Harry Potter spin-off, although it was unclear what that would actually entail. Now, accor
Interview Why Blazing Strike Could Spark a Fire in Classic Fighting Game Fans
Rushdown
Since its announcement a few years back, we've been keeping a close eye on Blazing Strike — a really promising 2D fighter. And now that we're fast approaching the game's 17th October launch, we managed to grab an interview with Mark Chung, the project's creator and main developer. Push Square: To start with, can you give us a brief...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for October 2024?
Plus or minus?
Another month, another glut of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games to (hopefully) look forward to. October's selection is made up of 14 titles, with Extra offering a typically varied mix of software, and Premium opting for a couple of serious crowd pleasers. So, a quick recap. Extra's headline act has got to be Dead Island 2, the...
News Fortnite's Rocket Racing Seems to Be Running Out of Gas on PS5, PS4
No new official new tracks, it seems
Epic Games will effectively pull the plug on Fortnite racer Rocket Racing, which was developed by Rocket League maker Psyonix. Less than a year ago, alongside the launch of the free-to-play giant’s fifth chapter, the developer announced a trio of new experiences for the Batt
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 550
A big one
Is this one of the best weeks in PS5 history? It's certainly up there. Three major new critically acclaimed games launched over the last few days: Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, and Metaphor ReFantazio. That's a killer selection. Aaron Bayne: On top of my near daily grind of The Finals, I'm going to try and wrap up my...
News Subscribers Start Receiving Their Final Copies of PLAY Magazine
Pour one out
Update: As we reported earlier in the month, PLAY magazine is shutting up shop – and so, subscribers have started receiving their last ever copies of the UK institution. For many of us here at Push Square, this mag – formerly known as Official PlayStation Magazine – was an enormous inspiration for our work, so it hurts to see...
Poll Are You Playing Metaphor: ReFantazio?
No longer a fantasy
Having first been announced by Atlus all the way back in 2016 as Project Re Fantasy, it's almost surreal to think that Metaphor: ReFantazio is finally here. The game's gone down a treat with critics — it's one of the highest-rated releases of 2024 — and the generous ten-hour demo seems to have won over a lot of potential...
News Aug 2024 USA Sales: Console Sales Take a Sharp Decline, But PS5 Is Still King
What a pro
The USA's video games sales data for the month of August is here, and there's been a pretty steep drop-off when it comes to hardware. Circana's Mat Piscatella states that hardware spending for August is down 36 per cent year-on-year. To be down by over a third is quite unusual, although it's possible some are saving their cash for the...
News Love Classic Lara Croft? Play the Crap Tomb Raider Trilogy on PS5, PS4
A second remastered bundle is coming next year
You’ve enjoyed the original Tomb Raider trilogy, elegantly remastered on PS5 and PS4, so now it’s time to tackle the crap one. The ever-industrious Aspyr Media has announced Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, which compiles Core Design’s darker trio of action adventures, when Eidos was in full-on milk...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Immediately Tops 1 Million Sales at Launch
ReFantastico
Out today on PS5 and PS4 (as well as PC and Xbox Series), Metaphor: ReFantazio has immediately surpassed 1 million sales, making it Atlus' fastest-selling game to date. An undeniably impressive feat for the fantasy RPG, which is launching into a busy October schedule. That 'fastest-selling' title needs a little context, though. We need...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio Guide: Character Progression, Side Content, and Collectibles
Your ultimate Metaphor: ReFantazio resource
In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we're ready to provide help with all of the game's key systems, ranging from Character Progression to Side Content and
News Serve Real Royalty in SEGA's Surreal Metaphor: ReFantazio Competition
Well, self-proclaimed royalty, anyway
Mirroring the fantastical plotline of Metaphor: ReFantazio, SEGA is giving one lucky fan the chance to win a real-world royal title and become the "Hand to the Sovereign Prince of Sealand." That's right—you can become the personal retainer of His Royal Majesty, Prince Liam Bates of The Principality of Sealand,...
News Mark Zuckerberg Claims to Be a Grandmaster-Level Civilization Player
"I'd be surprised if anyone in the world could beat me at that"
Billionaire Facebook/Meta CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg is an entrepreneur, visionary, and an avid strategy gamer. He claims to have put over 1000 hours into Sid Meier's Civilization VI, which shows, if nothing else, he has good taste. The megalomaniac also claims to be the best at it...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Archetypes and How to Unlock Them
Heartbeat
Looking for all Archetypes in Metaphor: ReFantazio? In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we list every Archetype in the game, along with the requirements that you'll need to fulfil in order to unlock them. If you're not sure which Archetypes to unlock for your party members, you can use this guide to chart a course. What Are All...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Followers, Abilities, and How to Increase Bonds
Follow me
Looking for information on all Followers in Metaphor: ReFantazio? In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we'll be listing all of the game's Followers, how to unlock them, and the benefits that they provide as you increase your Bond Rank with them. In Metaphor, Followers are close allies who seek to aid you in your quest. They can be party...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio New Game+: How to Start and What Carries Over in New Game+
What's new?
What carries over to New Game+ in Metaphor: ReFantazio? In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we detail everything that you can expect from a second playthrough of the RPG and beyond. How Do You Start New Game+ In Metaphor: ReFantazio?: To start New Game+ in Metaphor: ReFantazio, you first need to complete the game. After the credits...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Gold Beetle Locations and Rewards
Bug hunt
Looking for all Gold Beetles in Metaphor: ReFantazio? This Metaphor: ReFantazio guide details all of the game's Gold Beetle locations, which are spread out across the entire adventure. Where Do You Find All Gold Beetles in Metaphor: ReFantazio?: Gold Beetles are key items that can be found throughout Metaphor: ReFantazio. At the...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Requests and How to Complete Them
All Requests Dates, Deadlines, and Rewards
What are all Requests in Metaphor: ReFantazio? Essentially the game's side quests, Requests can be undertaken throughout your adventure, offering access to optional dungeons, bosses, and rare equipment. In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we've listed every Request in the game. If you want to unlock the...
Guide Metaphor: ReFantazio: All Bounties and How to Complete Them
Bounty Dates, Deadlines, and Rewards
What are all Bounties in Metaphor: ReFantazio? Bounties are essentially monster-driven side quests, tasking you with taking down powerful creatures in exchange for large amounts of money. In this Metaphor: ReFantazio guide, we list every Bounty that you can undertake during your adventure. What Are All...
News Sony's Porting PS2 Horror Siren to Its New PS5, PS4 Emulator
And that's actually huge news
Sony is adding Siren to PS Plus Premium from 15th October, which is potentially huge news. This is because the PS2 survival horror is actually already part of the subscription, as it was ported to the PS4 in 2016. The Japanese giant pulled the plug on its ill-fated PS2 on PS4 programme after fans complained of shoddy...
News Tetris Forever Compiles Over 15 Versions in Digital Eclipse's Latest Documentary Game
Coming to PS5 and PS4 this year
Digital Eclipse has unveiled the list of playable games in its upcoming compilation title, Tetris Forever. Celebrating one of the most popular and prolific video games of all time, this is the latest in the developer's Gold Master Series of interactive documentaries. Working with the Tetris Company, Digital Eclipse's...
News Genshin Impact's Big New PS5, PS4 Story Has Been Downgraded in English
No voice acting for key characters
Those of you enjoying your adventure in Natlan, the newest region added to Genshin Impact, will have to do so without voice acting – as it’s speculated the ongoing strikes involving union SAG-AFTRA mean some of the characters in the latest story update are lacking their English dub. Chinese juggernaut HoYoverse...
News Aspyr Brings Back Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, Out for PS5, PS4 in January
Costs £15.99 / $19,99 with a PS Plus discount on offer
Continuing its quest to make every classic Star Wars video game playable on modern hardware, Aspyr has revealed it's working on bringing Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles to PS5 and PS4. It'll release on 23rd January 2025, priced at £15.99 / $19.99. PS Plus members get a 10 per cent...
News Report Brands Roblox 'X-Rated Paedophile Hellscape' for Children, with Inflated Player Numbers
The Big Short
Hindenburg Research, a prominent short-selling firm, has released a scathing report accusing the Roblox Corporation, amongst other things, of creating an "X-rated paedophile hellscape" for children, and of reporting inflated Roblox metrics to investors. Roblox Corporation, which reported an operating income of $1.6 billion last year,...
News Don't Sweat Metaphor: ReFantazio's Borrowed Persona Calender System
Studio Zero "didn't want players to feel limited by time"
Metaphor: ReFantazio is out imminently, available on PS5 and PS4 on 11th October. Persona fans will quickly recognise that the series' iconic calendar system has returned. Still, new players and Atlus veterans alike can rest easy, comforted by the knowledge that nothing in the game is...
News Fans Are Concerned Until Dawn PS4 Could Be Delisted Following PS5 Remake's Release
Not available for purchase, but almost certainly a bug
Update: While we haven’t received word back from Sony yet, it’s looking increasingly like this is a bug. Until Dawn shows as “not available for purchase” on the web store in some countries, but if you search for it on a PS5 or PS4 console, you can buy it no problem. This all suggests to...
News 14 More Games Join PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Dino Crisis finally lands on Premium
Sony has today revealed the next monthly slate of PS5, PS4, and Classic titles that PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium can look forward to playing. Available from next week on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, the complete lineup is as follows: PS Plus Extra: October 2024: Dead Island 2 (PS5, PS4) |
News Over 2,800 PS5, PS4 Games Score Discounts of Up to 90% Off
Pre-winter warmers
Sony has dropped another juggernaut sale on the PS Store for autumn, spanning over 2,500 games across PS5 and PS4. This is an absolutely colossal set of offers, with some games up to 90% off, including Borderlands 3 which can be yours for just £5.99/$5.99. Many games are enjoying their lowest ever prices in this promotion, so...
PS Store Sales Charts Astro Bot, Space Marine 2, and Sports Games Slug It Out in September
Who's on top?
Lots of great PS5 games arrived last month, and it made for a very competitive top five in the PS Store's download charts. Sony's cutesy robot platformer Astro Bot secured second place in Europe's chart, while it came in fourth across the pond. Meanwhile, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 managed second in North America and third in...
Guide Amazon Prime Day 2024 - Best Deals on PS5 and PS4 Games, Controllers, SSDs, 4K TVs, and More
Update: That's all, folks!
Update: And so, another year of Amazon Prime Day events has come to an end – we're sure we'll be doing it all over again next year. In the meantime, make sure to check out our guides to the best deals available this Black Friday and over Christmas for more shopping inspiration: <related ids="123215,108186">...
News Get Back to JRPG Basics with Physical Final Fantasy 1-6 Collection Anniversary Edition on PS4
Finally together
Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition, which bundles together all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters in one convenient, physical location, is now available. You can pick it up from participating retailers in Europe and North America, or get your JRPG fix directly from Square Enix. <products id="28324"> For the...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Seemingly Afflicted By World of Darkness Curse
Paradox officially sick of the RPG game
In strict accordance with the traditions of The Masquerade, the ancient mandate that decrees all vampire kindred must live in a way that does not reveal their existence to humans, we haven't heard much about Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 lately. The sequel to one of the most groundbreaking CRPGs ever...
News LittleBigPlanet 3 Will Be Taken Off PS Store on 31st October
Currently costs £15.99 / $19.99
After years of online server issues relating to hackers, it has been confirmed the PS4 version of LittleBigPlanet 3 will be permanently removed from the PS Store on 31st October 2024. All its DLC will be taken offline on the same day, though you can guarantee yourself access to the game beyond the expiry date as long...
News Making Metaphor: ReFantazio, Persona's Immaculate Menus Is 'Really Annoying', Says Director
"It takes a lot of time"
Astonishingly stylish, Atlus is currently the reigning champion in UI design, with its legendary Persona series scoring full marks in this regard. The imminent Metaphor: ReFantazio is no slouch in this department, either, and Studio Zero director Katsura Hashino was recently asked about its gorgeous menu design, and you can...
News Detroit: Become Human PS4, PC Sales Evolve Past 10 Million Paid Units
The future is now
Quantic Dream's 2018 sci-fi thriller Detroit: Become Human has become something of a sleeper hit. The developer announced that the title has passed the nice, round 10 million copies sold milestone on PS4 and PC.The studio points out that these are paid units, so presumably, even more, picked it up via services like PS Plus. Last...
News Classic PS4 Racer DriveClub Is Now a Decade Old
A social racing superstar
DriveClub, the legendary PS4 racer from shuttered Runcorn studio Evolution, has such an interesting story. Originally announced alongside the PS4, the game had been intended as a launch title – we even played it in a big London church Sony had rented to showcase the new system prior to its release. But
News Fiona Feeds You Dessert in PS5, PS4's Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive
Sweet thing
So far, it looks like Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive will be focusing on characters from PC game Dead or Alive Xtreme 3. The second heroine to be added to the upcoming “immersive romance adventure game” – due out on PS5 and PS4 in Asia with English subtitles early next year – is Fiona, a character who made her debut in the...
News PS5's Astro Bot Is Having a Much Better Launch Than Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart in the UK
Hot bot
The UK's software charts for the month of September are here, courtesy of GamesIndustry.biz, and it's good news for Astro Bot. Team Asobi's brilliant platformer lands at number five in the overall run of things, including physical and digital sales data. One interesting statistic is that the game's sales in its first four weeks are 24 per...
News Romantic Slice of Life SINce Memories Makes a Move on PS4 This Month
Classic visual novel series makes Western debut
MAGES’ romantic slice of life SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky will make a play for the PS4 from 23rd October. This is significant because the Memories Off series dates all the way back to the PS1 in 1999, but has never received an English localisation before. This particular entry first launched...
News PS5 Exclusives Astro Bot, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Lead Golden Joystick Nominations
Voting is now open
Future Publishing's annual Golden Joystick Awards is underway, with nominees for (almost) all of its categories now live and ready to receive votes. Unlike a lot of industry award ceremonies, the Golden Joysticks are decided by public vote. You can have your say on this year's nominees through the link, with voting closing on 1st...
News By the Way, Foamstars Is Now Free-to-Play on PS5, PS4
And it's pretty good fun
The gaming world seems to have forgotten, but Square Enix released Foamstars earlier this year on PS5 and PS4. This multiplayer shooter sadly didn't set the world on fire, but the upshot is that it's now completely free-to-play. As of 3rd October 2024, Foamstars costs nothing, and as with all free-to-play games, you don't...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2024?
Plus or minus?
Hold on, when did Sony actually announce October's PS Plus Essential games? This is the question we found ourselves asking when we sat down to write this article, confusion clouding our already weekend-weary brains. But then we realised that October's lineup was revealed as part of the most recent State of Play — which was broadcast...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 549
Chock-tober
We've made it to October, everyone, and the release schedule is looking packed. The likes of Silent Hill 2, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Sonic X Shadow Generations are just a few of the biggest games heading our way in the next few weeks. Potentially a lot to be getting on with, then...
Guide Where to Buy Cheap PS Plus Subscriptions, PlayStation Wallet Top-Ups and Gift Cards
And how to save money on every digital game you buy
Sadly, these PS Plus retail cards no longer exist – but there's still a workaround! Where can you buy discounted PlayStation Store credit? How can you save money on PS Plus subscriptions? If you find yourself asking either of those questions whenever you're looking to pick up new games for your...
News Tencent, Guillemot Family Reportedly Considering Ubisoft Buyout
Publisher could go private
European publisher Ubisoft is apparently being weighed for a joint buyout between Chinese conglomerate Tencent and the founding Guillemot family. This news comes via a report from Bloomberg, with sources "familiar with the matter". Ubisoft has lost over half its market value in 2024, resulting in various options being...
News David Hayter, the Voice of Snake in Metal Gear Solid, Teases Return to the Role
Kept you waiting, huh?
One of gaming's most iconic performances is David Hayter's voice work for Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series. While he was replaced by Kiefer Sutherland in MGSV: The Phantom Pain, Hayter's turn as the beloved character is held in very high regard. He's not played the part for well over 10 years, but the actor and writer is...
News Atlus Fans Don't Think Xbox's Marketing Is Doing Metaphor: ReFantazio Justice
"Tf is metaphor?"
We've been poking fun at Atlus ever since it started steadfastly refusing to admit (in marketing material, anyway) that its imminent RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, is actually coming to PS5 and PS4 on 11th October, forcing us to do it for them. Xbox quite obviously paid for this privilege, which is fair and fine; however, some Atlus...
News Cyber Attack on Outlast Developer Reportedly Holds Almost 2TB of Data to Ransom
Source code and much more stolen
Red Barrels, the development studio behind the Outlast series, has suffered a major cyber attack. In a statement on its website, the developer Red Barrels confirms its "internal IT systems" were hacked, "involving access to some of its data". Having completed an investigation of the situation, the team confirms that...
News Viral Horror Hit Amanda the Adventurer Comes to PS5, PS4 This Month
Wooly or won't he
The indie horror scene on PC is always throwing out breakout hits, and a lot of them wind up on consoles. The latest of these is Amanda the Adventurer, which comes to PS5 and PS4 on 10th October, 2024. The game is a mystery at its core; you discover a bunch of video tapes in an attic, each playing episodes of the titular kid's TV...
News Two Guns Better Than One in AK-xolotl's Co-Op Update on PS5, PS4
Better together
Over-the-top amphibian shooter AK-xolotl is getting a free update today for players on PS5 and PS4, adding the essential local co-op update. We've come to expect this as traditional for indies featuring aggressive animals, following in Cult of the Lamb's footsteps, and certainly can't complain. It features all-new enemies, weapons,...
News Epic Games Boss Says Firm Now 'Financially Sound', Following the Firing of Over 800 Staff
Good news for some
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney says the firm is now "financially sound" following a tumultuous year which, announced last September, involved the company shedding some 830 to 870 staff. That's despite the Fortnite and Unreal Engine developer making billions in revenue in the interim, which is estimated to grow an additional 30% over...
News Retro-Inspired Horror Gem Crow Country Is Heading to PS4 Later This Month
Looking back
Crow Country, the PS1-inspired horror adventure game, is coming to PS4. It's been available on PS5 since May, and on 16th October, those with Sony's last-gen console will be able to join the creepy fun. The game takes heavy inspiration from old school survival horror games such as Resident Evil, with its gritty aesthetic harkening back...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update 1.52 Adds Two Sports Cars and a Very Boxy Van
The only limit is your imagination
On 3rd October, 2024, Gran Turismo 7 players can enjoy the latest free update to the racing sim. Version 1.52 will bring a trio of new vehicles to drive, including the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR GSR '04, Nissan GT-R Premium edition T-spec '24, and Toyota Hiace Van DX '16. On top of finally being able to...
News Curb Your Kid's Fortnite Consumption with Epic's New Suite of Parental Controls
Your request for additional playtime has been denied
With the future of gaming looking increasingly like Fortnite, it's probably best that younger players' impressionable minds are prevented from going completely feral. New controls are being put into place to ensure that kids will know when it's time to hop off Epic's eternally popular game, which...
News Ever-Evolving, Live Service Experiences Like Fortnite Are 'the Future of Gaming'
According to Epic boss Tim Sweeney
Tim Sweeney, the boss of Fortnite maker Epic, believes the future of gaming is, well, Fortnite. Speaking at the Unreal Fest in Seattle, as reported by PC Gamer, he said that “a lot of games are released with high budgets, and they're not selling nearly as well as expected”. According to the executive, this is...
News Sony Fights Scalpers in Japan By Demanding PS5, PS4 Playtime
For the players only
Inevitably, pre-orders for the limited edition 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro are being flogged for a huge markup on auction sites like eBay. But in Japan specifically Sony is fighting back by requiring 30 hours of PS5 and PS4 playtime since 14th February, 2014. If you haven’t logged that amount of time on your account, then you...
News Darkstalkers Fans May Find Street Fighter 6's Fighter Pass a Touch Cruel
Night warriors await
To be fair to Capcom, it has ported the Darkstalkers games to modern consoles with the Capcom Fighting Collection, so it’s not letting the franchise rot. The chance of a new title in the series seems low, though. At least fans can look forward to a new Street Fighter 6 Fighting Pass inspired by the franchise, however – and...
News October 2024's PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games Are Available to Download Now
New games to wrestle with
The latest batch of PS Plus Essential games is beginning to roll out on PS5 and PS4. Sony's subscription service gets a trio of PS5 and PS4 titles every month, available to all members and yours to enjoy while you're subscribed. October's batch of games is now here, available from today until 4th November. Here's a...
News PSN Was Down But Has Now Been Resolved
All fixed
Update: Not much later than the publishing of this article, and it seems all services have been restored. As you were, then! Original Story: The PlayStation Network is experiencing global issues right now, with most of its online features currently down. The PSN status webpage tells us that account management, online play, streaming,...
News Shadow's Campaign About the Same Length as Sonic's in Sonic X Shadow Generations
"Maybe a little less"
Sonic X Shadow Generations is speeding towards its October launch date on PS5 and PS4, and a new interview reveals roughly how long the remaster's brand new content is. Speaking to Japanese outlet Famitsu, Sonic Team's Shun Nakamura has commented on the length of Shadow Generations, the all-new campaign accompanying the...
News Throwback RPG Sea of Stars Gets Free, Game-Changing Update in November on PS5, PS4
Dawn of Equinox
Sea of Stars, the retro-inspired RPG from Sabotage Studio, is not only getting a DLC expansion, it's also set to receive a massive update — free for all players. Dubbed Dawn of Equinox, this massive patch now has a release date of 12th November, and the developer has revealed a bunch of details about what it brings to the game...
News Promising 3D Platformer The Smurfs: Dreams Gets Playable Demo on PS5, Available Now
Smurf it yourself
As far as licensed platformers go, The Smurfs: Dreams is looking like a pretty good one. It's set to launch on PS5 and PS4 come 24th October, but those with Sony's current-gen console can check it out right now with a free playable demo. The trailer above provides a glimpse at the game, which sees you exploring the dreams of the...
News As Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Turns 25, the Birdman All But Confirms There's More to Come
"There will be a future"
One of PlayStation's biggest success stories is the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. While there have been some sloppy landings here and there, the skateboarding franchise has been extremely popular ever since the first entry, which released 25 years ago. The series' namesake has commented on not only the legacy of the games,...
News Author Pulls PC God of War Ragnarok PSN Mod, Fearful of Sony's Wrath
Get Nintendo's lawyers on the phone
Last week, God of War Ragnarok was released on PC, and predictably, players on Steam lamented Sony's PSN mandate, promptly resorting to review bombing the game. Swiftly, a mod was created to get around this pesky requirement, and just as swiftly, its author pulled it from the internet, fearful of Sony's legal...
News Underperforming XDefiant Pours More Misery on Embattled Publisher Ubisoft
When it rains, it pours
Ubisoft is going through something of a sticky patch, with Assassin’s Creed Shadows getting delayed and Star Wars Outlaws underperforming. Now boss Yves Guillemot has admitted what many suspected: first-person shooter XDefiant is also falling short of the Fr
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 548
State of play
It’s been another utterly insane week in PlayStation, and so we’re desperate for a rest. Unfortunately, there’s no rest for the wicked, as this weekend will be all about the Tokyo Game Show. Hopefully we still find time to relax with our favourite games. Aaron Bayne: A new week, a new season of The Finals. This season me and my...
News Gorgeous Metroidvania Nine Sols Will Ease the Wait for Silksong on PS5, PS4 in November
A game with sol
Publisher and developer Red Candle Games has at last announced a console release date for its picturesque action platformer, Nine Sols. After launching earlier this year on PC to rave reviews, the side-scrolling metroidvania will be making its way to PS5 and PS4 on 26th November, 2024. Self-described as a "Sekiro-lite" game, Nine...
News Genshin Impact's Rollerblading Waifu Will Bankrupt Whales on PS5, PS4
Update out on 9th October
Genshin Impact’s character designs are always on point, but they don’t really get much cooler than Natlan newcomer Xilonen – a musical master forger with rollerblades. Like many of her regional counterparts, there’s a big emphasis on traversal with this character, and she can use her wheeled shoes to skate up...
News The Jackbox Survey Scramble Is a Kind of Modern Day Family Fortunes on PS5, PS4
Our survey says...
Jackbox Games has made a billion Party Packs, each compiling a bunch of fun party games to play with friends and family. Now, though, its latest game announcement is something a little different; The Jackbox Survey Scramble is all about discovering answers to countless questions from people across the globe. The above trailer...
News Date the Girls from Dead or Alive in Venus Vacation Prism for PS5, PS4
Love is in the air
First-person PS5 and PS4 romance game Venus Vacation Prism will see you dating the cast of Dead or Alive, in an all-new experience scheduled to release early next year. While this is unlikely to launch in the West, its Asian edition will feature full English subtitles, much like Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune on PS4 and PS Vita...
News Slitterhead Is the Siren Successor for PS5, PS4 You've Been Craving
There's a touch of Gravity Rush, too
It may not have the PS Studios ident, but make no mistake, veteran director Keiichiro Toyama’s upcoming Slitterhead is every bit the spiritual successor to Siren. The ex-Japan Studio man’s debut independent projects builds on the idea of Sightjacking, introducing a possession-style system which allows you to...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Will Go Hard in Early 2025 on PS5, PS4
Brain bleach
Bandai Namco has slapped a date on Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, its adaptation of Tite Kubo’s iconic manga and anime series. Due out in “early 2025”, as confirmed during this new Tokyo Game Show trailer, the title promises to let you “use each character’s unique skills to get the advantage in stylish swordfights”. This trailer...
Random Scientific Study Proves PowerWash Simulator Puts You in a Better Mood
Cleanse your brain
Fans of PowerWash Simulator will all tell you how good it feels to play. The zen-like state you enter as you hose down huge levels in need of a deep clean is pretty unique, with every sweep of the pressure washer delivering an immensely satisfying dose of dopamine. Now, in a recent study, it's been proven that the game's...
News PS5, PS4 Fans Think Something May Be Afoot with Sony's Siren Series
But it's likely just better emulation
A mysterious rating for Sony’s underrated survival horror series Siren has emerged in Korea, prompting some PS5 fans to ponder whether the franchise could be making an unexpected comeback. In all likelihood, this pertains to an emulated PS2 version, which is already available in most regions and hasn’t...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Continues to Tank in Japan Following Price Increase
Astro Bot hanging in there
The latest weekly Japanese gaming charts have arrived, and it seems Sony is still struggling in its homeland. The good news is that Astro Bot is holding fairly steady in the physical software chart, currently in third place. The less good news is that it's only managed 28,521 copies to date; the current number one game,...
News Horizon Zero Dawn PS4's Price Doubles After PS5 Remaster Announcement
Sneaky
Sony has doubled the price of Horizon Zero Dawn on PS4 in the aftermath of the announcement of the game’s PS5 remaster. It had previously cost $19.99 or less to purchase the Complete Edition of Guerrilla’s open world outing since 2018, but now, with a $9.99 PS5 remaster on the way, the platform holder has bumped the MSRP on the PS Store...
Guide The Last of Us 1 Guide: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips, and Tricks
A 100% completion guide to The Last of Us 1
The Last of Us 1 is a survival horror game created by PS Studios developer Naughty Dog which first released in 2013. This The Last of Us 1 walkthrough, which includes all collectibles, is based on
News My Hero Academia Is Going to Tempt You Back to Overwatch 2 on PS5, PS4
Become the hero you want to be
God, these Overwatch 2 collabs are freakin’ good, aren’t they? Following on from Transformers and Cowboy Bebop, developer Blizzard has now announced it’s adding manga and anime sensation My Hero Academia to the game from 17th October. An initial trailer introduces the skins you can look forward to, including...
News Here Comes Two New Challengers! Ken, Chun-Li Join Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
Thunder thighs masters
Are we getting closer to a new Capcom vs SNK – or, indeed, SNK vs Capcom? With hatted hero Terry Bogard joining Street Fighter 6 this week, and buxom babe Mai Shiranui on the way, it looks like the two fighting game titans are trading characters at this point. During a Tokyo Game Show livestream, Fatal Fury: City of the...
News Don't Give Up on Jin Just Yet, More Ghost of Tsushima Spin-Offs Planned
A Ghost cannot die
With the explosive reveal that Ghost of Yotei would be set several centuries after Ghost of Tsushima, some fans seem disappointed to see protagonist Jin Sakai relegated to the dustbin of history. Well, don't give up the ghost (sorry) just yet. Shockingly, Sony wants the series to be a much larger franchise, with other spin-offs...
News RPG Fans Rejoice! Metaphor: ReFantazio Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Fantazy for everyone
Update #3: The playable demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is out everywhere now, letting everyone get a taste for the RPG's early hours. And, as previously reported, your progress will carry over to the full release. What's not to like? Update #2: The demo for Metaphor: ReFantazio is indeed happening; it's now available in Asia,...
News The Biggest PS5, PS4 Winners from a Humongous State of Play
Number thunder
Sony’s latest State of Play was a huge hit, with an incredible 77% of you rating it okay or better in our poll. The trailer views are also through the roof, guaranteeing enormous exposure for almost all of the over 20 titles on display. Of course, in the aftermath of these livestreams, it’s always interesting to evaluate which...
News TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Gets Two More Characters in Radical Reptiles DLC
Available now
Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute have both revealed and released the final DLC pack for the smashing retro beat-'em-up, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. Titled Radical Reptiles, the DLC is available for purchase right now, setting you back $3.99/£3.29. For your few quid, you're getting two new playable...
Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for September 2024?
The state of State of Play
Another State of Play has come to an end, and it's easy to argue that Sony needed to win back some good faith with this latest showing. Following on from the eye-watering PS5 Pro price reveal, the Japanese giant has to start justifying the expense of its mid-gen upgrade — but did this September 2024 broadcast do the...
News Fantasian Neo Dimension Starts a New JRPG Adventure on PS5, PS4 in December
Into another dimension
Having previously been pencilled in for a late 2024 launch, we've now got confirmation that Fantasian Neo Dimension is adventuring to PS5 and PS4 on the 5th December. The RPG — spearheaded by Hironobu Sakaguchi himself — first released through Apple Arcade a few years back, but this console debut enhances the experience...
News Movie Shadow Is Coming to Sonic X Shadow Generations in December DLC on PS5
For Reeves a jolly good fellow
Sonic X Shadow Generations is heading to PS5 and PS4 this October, but it's not the only hedgehog-related goodness coming our way this winter. The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie is due to release in theatres in December, and to celebrate, the game is getting some crossover content with the film. The movie version of...
News Lunar Remastered Collection Revives Two Classic 90s JRPGs on PS5, PS4 in Spring 2025
New moon
Old-school JRPG fans are in for a treat early next year, as the Lunar games are making a long, long, long awaited return. Both Lunar: Silver Star Story and its sequel, Lunar 2: Eternal Blue, are being brought back as Lunar Remastered Collection in spring 2025. It's coming to PS5 and PS4. The originals released all the way back in the 90s,...
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