PS5 News - Page 17
September2024
Mini Review Rugrats: Adventures In Gameland (PS5) - Fun and Frustration in This Nostalgia Trip
It's 4 o'clock in the morning, why are you playing this game?
Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland is a flawed throwback to platformers of days past. Aesthetically, the teams at The MIX Games & Wallride have absolutely nailed it. If you grew up watching Rugrats, you’ll be swimming in nods to the cartoon, ranging from characters, to environments, to...
News PS5 Pro Showcase Coming Today, Hosted by Mark Cerny
A 9-minute technical presentation
Sony has announced a "PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation" will take place today, 10th September 2024, hosted by Mark Cerny. While the firm doesn't directly mention what the showcase is about, all signs indicate this will be a PS5 Pro unveiling. It'll be nine minutes long and will "focus on PS5 and innovations in...
News No Campaign Early Access for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Wait until 25th October to play it
Treyarch has announced it's bucking the trend established by Call of Duty games of the past couple of years and won't be making the Black Ops 6 campaign available to play one week early. In Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3, pre-ordering the game granted you seven days of early access to the campaign, meaning...
News Predictably, Baldur's Gate 3's Modding Scene Is Absolutely Massive
Support incoming for PS5
Considering Larian Studio's roleplaying epic is one of the greatest RPGs of our time, and it sold like gangbusters, it should come as no surprise to learn that modders were absolutely champing at the bit, with all kinds of weird and wonderful fan creations ready to go live. Mod support was added to the PC version in an...
News Astro Bot Director Surprised By Level of Support from Fellow PlayStation Studio Heads
"To our greatest surprise, the studios unanimously agreed"
Almost certainly the cure for whatever ails you, Team Asobi's plucky Astro Bot has captured the hearts and minds of the PlayStation faithful, from new PS5 owners to the most jaded old veterans. This is partly due to the non-stop onslaught of cameos and references to Sony's rich history (in...
News More Regular Minecraft Content Releases Planned, Native PS5 Version Still Coming
That transmedia momentum
Apparently aiming to fully exploit the momentum of Minecraft's weird live-action movie, developer Mojang has unveiled a bold new content plan to invigorate the venerable game, reassuring PS5 players that a native port is on the way. In a grandiose blog post entitled "The Future of Minecraft's Development," Mojang celeb
News Bungie Commits to Destiny 2 DLC and Support Through 2026
Two expansions and four free content updates per year
Bungie has revealed it has plans to support Destiny 2 with new content — both paid-for and free — through until at least 2026, as it announces a change in how it approaches and distributes its post-launch expansions. Instead of building up to an annual DLC release, the developer confirms it...
Poll Are You Playing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?
For the Emperor
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is here, and it wants to take you on a blood-soaked crusade back to a simpler time — a time when unapologetically gory action games were all the rage. A surprisingly refreshing experience here in 2024, Space Marine 2 is a big budget sequel to the original 2011 shooter on PS3. It's been a while,...
News Sony Increases PS5 Controller Prices in US, Europe, and More
A few dollars more
Without any prior warning, Sony has increased the price of the PS5's DualSense controller in a number of key regions, including the US, Europe, and Australia. To begin with, keen-eyed onlookers noticed that American retailers such as Best Buy and Target had updated the price points for various pads, bumping them up by $5 pretty...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Looks Really, Really Promising in 25 Minutes of Raw Gameplay
Got soul
When Bleach: Rebirth of Souls was first announced as an arena fighter, we had our concerns. Anime-based brawlers have been so hit and miss over the years that we couldn't help but question the direction — especially when it comes to such a beloved franchise like Bleach, which has been out of the spotlight for so long. Thankfully, we've...
News Star Wars Outlaws' Instant Fail Stealth Sections Will Be Reworked in Upcoming PS5 Patch
Outlawed
The next update for Star Wars Outlaws should address one of the game's most criticised elements. We are, of course, referring to the title's lacking stealth mechanics, which have been highlighted by both critics and players over the last couple of weeks. In particular, a number of early-game missions enforce instant fail stealth sections,...
Preview Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Seeks to Create a Version of the 90s That Never Existed
A memory of a dream
Memories are weird: we think of them as very stable things, these absolute truths of what we experienced in the past, but even a cursory glance at research on the topic will let you know that memories are malleable and often incorrect, exaggerated by emotions or warped by time. DON’T NOD’s newest game, Lost Records: Bloom...
News Astro Bot PS5 Fans Wonder Where All the Square Enix Characters Are
Not a single Square Enix face appears
One of the biggest highlights of Astro Bot is discovering all the VIP Bots in the game, based on other memorable video game franchises and individual titles. There are more than 150 of them in the PS5 game, which has allowed Team Asobi to make some seriously deep cuts with the characters it includes. However,...
News Astro Bot PS5 Credits Indicate DLC Cameo Bots Could Be Inbound
Stellar Blade, Assassin's Creed, Rise of the Ronin
If you've spent all weekend long blissfully jumping about in Astro Bot on PS5, then you'll be glad to know it looks like more cameo bots could be coming to the game sooner or later. Analysed by VGC, several franchises not included in the base game are credited during the closing sequence, which...
News Guns More of a 'Fallback Solution' in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
You must whip it
Machine Games' upcoming treasure-hunting adventure, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, will differ from contemporaries like Tomb Raider and Uncharted in more ways than one; guns are described as being more of a "fallback solution", as opposed to being Nathan Drake's primary verb. Speaking to Edge magazine (thanks,
News Track Down Your Own Physical Copy of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter on PS5
Blaster from the past
Aspyr has teamed up for an unlikely physical release on PS5, or at least one we didn't expect. Fans of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter will be glad to know the venerable title is now available to pre-order, with the 2002 action-adventure title having recently gotten the remaster treatment. Limited Run Games teamed up with Aspyr for...
News Baldur's Gate 3's Big Patch 7 Won't Be the Last: 'The Chefs Must Cook'
It goes on and on, my friend
Baldur's Gate 3's anticipated Patch 7 was recently released on PC but delayed into October on PS5, adding a bunch of tantalising features and improvements and another mountain of fixes and tweaks. But while Larian Studios has confirmed that it won't be the game's final update, the developer remains tight-lipped about...
News Annapurna Will Reprint Wonky Outer Wilds: Archeologist Edition on PS5
The "glitch in the time loop" will be closed
Last week, we brought you word of an unfortunate publishing mishap in which the PS5 physical edition of Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition shipped with the wrong version of the game on the disc. Well, it seems Annapurna Interactive is doing the right thing and will be reprinting the game after all...
News Sony: It's Massively Important PS Studios Develops Games in Various Genres
The spice of life
There’s been much ado about PlayStation first-party lately, especially when you contrast the critically acclaimed release of Astro Bot against Concord’s premature closure. Speaking as part of an interview published on the PlayStation Podcast and
Review Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (PS5) - Magical PS Plus Sporting Sim Is a Winner
Glory Seeker
The wizarding world of Harry Potter is home to many fan-favourite moments, yet nothing has quite managed to surpass the magic of Quidditch, a fictional sport where the students of Hogwarts and Wizarding World alike engage in a competitive goal-based game, while riding broomsticks. A video game adaptation of Quidditch is nothing new, as...
News 80s Synthpop Stars Heaven 17 Resist the Temptation of PS5's GTA 6
"Go f*ck yourself"
A huge part of the GTA experience is its banging radio soundtracks, and we wouldn’t expect anticipated sequel GTA 6 to be any different. In fact, it sounds like Rockstar is slowly starting to assemble the audio you’ll be listening to while you explore Vice City next year – but not everyone is impressed by the cash the...
News Days Gone Director Roasts 'Small Game' Astro Bot PS5 for Deacon St John Cameo
"My character has been reduced to a cartoon shill"
In a rare instance of unity, gamers seem to unanimously agree that Astro Bot is extraordinary – but Days Gone director John Garvin disagrees. The outspoken ex-Bend Studio veteran has taken to X (or Twitter) to share his dissatisfaction with Deacon St John’s cameo in the PS5 exclusive platformer,...
Review Antstream Arcade (PS5) - Instantly Add 1,300 Retro Releases to Your Console Collection
Livin' the stream
Retro gaming is big business these days. Products like the Evercade have proven there’s a market for a curated collection of physical cartridge-based compilations, while various Chinese manufacturers are making a fortune on Android-powered emulation portables. Even Sony has acknowledged there’s value in its back catalogue,...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Star Wars Outlaws?
Shoot first
Star Wars Outlaws has been out for just over a week now, and we want to know what you think of it. The latest Ubisoft-published open world adventure, Outlaws was drumming up a lot of hype ahead of its release, but the excitement seems to have cooled off quite a bit now that the game's actually here. Whether that's down to rather...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 545
A big week, folks
It's a big week for new releases, so we've got a pretty mammoth WAYP for you this weekend. Of course, we're expecting all of you to be extremely active while you work your way through all of the new releases, too. Echo Apsey: I'll be hopping into Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's multiplayer this weekend which I tried when the...
Beta Test Drive
Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown isn’t just a racing game, it’s a lifestyle game. Developer Kylotonn has endeavoured to recreate Hong Kong Island along with its opulent luxury and underground street scene, and while the driving is where Solar Crown truly shines, it's the lifestyle and technical aspects of the game hold it back...
Soapbox Astro's Playroom PS5 Did Live Service and You Didn't Even Notice
Sorry, it's true
Live service has become a curse word among enthusiast gamers. While ostensibly a business model, many associate the phrase with multiplayer and microtransactions. It’s true that free-to-play games like Fortnite are live service, with regular iterations introducing seasonal gameplay mechanics, systems, and themes. Right now...
Poll Are You Playing Astro Bot?
Sit your bot down
Well, the time has finally arrived. Astro Bot is out now on PS5, following months of hype and, just this week, a tidal wave of ridiculously high-scoring reviews. As of writing this article, the PlayStation Studios exclusive is the highest rated game of 2024 so far, sitting incredibly pretty at a jaw-dropping 94 on Metacritic. It's...
Gallery Astro Bot Has the Best PS5 Controller Design Yet
Stare into those steely blues
Astro Bot is out in the wild, earning full marks from us in our 10/10 Astro Bot PS5 review! To celebrate launch day, Sony sent us the limited edition Astro Bot DualSense, and this thing is a beaut. <related ids="170413,167762"> Sporting the eye-catching Astro white and blue combo, this DualSense stands out...
Committed Concordians
At approximately 9AM PT on 3rd September, Firewalk Studios and PlayStation announced that Concord would be removed from sale immediately and the servers would be shut down just three days later on 6th September. This sent all Trophy hunters who were chasing the game’s Platinum and some fans of the game into a state of panic...
News PS5, PC Disaster Concord Is Now Officially Offline Indefinitely
Gone and likely forgotten
And just like that, two weeks after it launched, Concord is officially offline indefinitely. A 1.3GB patch has been deployed confirming that Sony has pulled the plug on the first-person shooter, and you can no longer connect. The release – arguably the biggest flop in PlayStation first-party history – sold an estimated...
Mini Review Castlevania Dominus Collection (PS5) - A Fantastic Bundle of DS Classics
Touching the classics
Anyone who had a Nintendo DS back in the day knows that it boasts a little selection of Castlevania games that are some of the very best in the series — and the latest collection from Konami finally gives PlayStation loyalists a chance to sample their delights. Dominus Collection brings together Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of R
News Black Ops 6 Nerfs Its Best Weapon for Second PS5, PS4 Beta Weekend
Jackal PDW dominance already over
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta returns for a second weekend of availability today, but the gun that was on the tip of everyone's tongue the first time out won't be back in quite the same shape. An SMG named the Jackal PDW dominated matches during the beta's first weekend, and now Treyarch has addressed its...
News PlayStation Studios Celebrate Astro Bot's PS5 Arrival with Awesome Artwork
Play together
As is now a long-standing tradition, Sony's PlayStation Studios have gathered around on social media in order to celebrate the launch of a new first-party title. We are, of course, talking about Astro Bot, which has arrived on PS5 after months of anticipation. All of the usual suspects have taken to posting congratulatory messages in...
News Space Marine 2 Already Struggling With PS5 Server Woes, Days Before Its Full Release
Do your duty
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 technically isn't even out yet, but it's already hitting some server-related snags. Players who grabbed one the game's special editions are able to get stuck in four days early — ahead of the title's full release on the 9th September — and it's becoming clear that the sci-fi shooter is pretty damn...
News Where to Buy Astro Bot and Limited Edition PS5 DualSense Controller
Get 15% off in the UK!
Astro Bot is out now on PS5, and we awarded it a 10/10 in our Astro Bot PS5 review. If you're looking for the best deals and cheapest pre-order prices for the game, or if you're wanting to get your hands on the glorious limited edition Astro Bot DualSense controller, you're in the right place. Remember, if you do grab a copy,...
News Astro Bot PS5's Live Action Trailer Is a Whole Vibe
Play will find a way
Sony has released a glitzy, high budget live action Astro Bot trailer, which will likely run in movie theatres and on television through the remainder of the year. The spot, while only 30 seconds in length, is excellently executed. It shows people in mundane everyday scenarios, like at a school or in an office. When the...
News Catch the Full First Hour of Silent Hill 2 PS5 Gameplay Here
From the bathroom to the town
The first hour of the Silent Hill 2 remake from Bloober Team has been posted online, allowing those interested to watch fresh footage from the very start of the game through until the new jukebox puzzle in the town itself. Streamed by the Japanese YouTuber 2Bro, you can catch the full video above. The game actually...
News Sony Execs Seem to Think the Company Doesn't Have Enough Original IP
"We don’t have that much IP that we fostered from the beginning"
The topic of original IP is a tricky one for PlayStation at the moment – after all, it just killed a project which has taken years to create and millions to develop mere weeks after it launched. According to Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki, the company is lacking when it comes to...
News Ghostrunner 2's High-Octane Endless Moto Mode is Off to the Races on PS5
Embrace cyberbike
The already fast-paced Ghostrunner 2 is getting an exhilarating upgrade in the form of Endless Moto Mode, where players attempt to survive as long as possible in the crushing depths of the cybervoid. With procedurally generated maps and devious obstacles, players race for glory and domination of the leaderboards. Best of all, it's...
News Surging Space Marine 2 Early Access Numbers Portend a Golden Future
War eternal
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 doesn't even officially launch until 9th September on PS5, but judging by the very healthy number of players who shelled out extra for Early Access, Saber Interactive has a bonafide hit on its hands.Through the ever-illuminating use of SteamDB, we can see Space Marine 2 quickly racked up an impressive...
News Street Fighter 6 Still Kicking, Over Four Million Copies Sold
Perfect K.O.
Capcom's excellent, latest entry in its long-running Street Fighter series is proof there's life in the venerable IP yet. The company announced that lifetime sales for the title (released in June last year) have now exceeded four million across all platforms. The Street Fighter account on X shared the happy news, which shows that a...
News Concord Will Remain in Prime Video's Secret Level Anthology Series
Might as well get your money's worth
Given Concord's shocking reversal in fortune in recent days, you might wonder what this all means for its expanded universe of transmedia, which was seemingly so central to Sony's strategy here. Well, the show must go on, as they say, and a source close to the production has indeed confirmed that Concord will...
News Surreal 'Whodunnit' Mindcop Investigating a Non-Linear Mystery on PS5
Surf's up
Mindcop is a non-linear "whodunnit" developed by Andre Gareis and published by Dear Villagers. It blends a story-driven narrative with real-time puzzle gameplay, putting players behind the moustache of the titular Mindcop, who is capable of mindsurfing the "Sea of Thoughts" in order to uncover the truth. The sleepy village of Merrylin...
News Astro's Playroom Is Having a Party Inside Your PS5 Right Now
Prince would be proud
You may recall that Astro’s Playroom has been counting down to the release of Astro Bot, which is out now in some countries around the world. But while you presumably busy yourself with the new game, you may be wondering what’s going on in the old one. Fortunately, this video posted to X (or Twitter) showcases the party...
Guide NBA 2K25 Guide: How to Conquer the Basketball Court
Sky walker
NBA 2K25 is the brand new basketball simulation from 2K Sports, developed by Visual Concepts. Inspired by the 2024-25 NBA season, the game features all of the official teams and players from the National Basketball Association, as well as the WNBA. Please note that there will be fundamental differences between the new-gen and current-gen...
Going through changes
PlayStation, more than any other platform holder, has endured the test of time through its unique ability to reinvent itself. Where its rivals have historically relied on tried-and-trusted intellectual property, like Mario and Halo, Sony has rarely ever stood still, overhauling its image with each respective generation. It’s...
News PS5 Pro Seemingly Teased in New 30th Anniversary Artwork
Zoom in and enhance
Eagle-eyed PlayStation fans have spotted what appears to be a tease of the heavily rumoured PS5 Pro model in today's new 30th anniversary artwork. Captured in the lead image, if you zoom in in between the PlayStation logo and the "30th" graphic, you'll spot a console that looks very familiar to the mockup leaker Billbil-Kun...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Vampire Survivors?
Bloodlust
It's obviously been available for ages on other platforms, but Vampire Survivors only just released for PS5 and PS4 last week. A highly rated indie hit, we want you to rate this stellar roguelike for yourself, so it can potentially show up on our Best PS5 Games and Best Indie Games on PS5 lists. For the record, we think it deserves a spot...
News Ridiculous PS5 'Racing Royale' Faaast Penguin Invites You to Its Open Beta This Weekend
Gotta go faaast
A couple of weeks back, we reported on a mad-looking game by the name of Faaast Penguin. A barmy battle royale — or rather, racing royale — title from Japanese developer Historia, it actually looked really promising in its reveal trailer. And now, an open beta test has been confirmed for PS5, which goes live this weekend. Things...
News Astro Bot PS5 Is the Best Game of the Year So Far
Opens with an insane 94 on Metacritic
In our Astro Bot PS5 review, we said the release is “among the best” in the new-gen system’s library. And other critics agree: Team ASOBI’s platformer – out tomorrow, on 6th September – is officially the highest rated game of the year. With a 94 rating on Metacritic, it’s only beaten by Elden Ring...
Star Wars Outlaws, too
It's been a long time coming, but the PS5 has finally topped six million sales in Japan. The current-gen console's been heading towards that milestone for months, but a lack of notable system sellers has meant slow progress. Still, it's something for Sony to celebrate in its native country. For reference, the PS4 has sold...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 Delayed Into October on PS5
Unlucky 7
Baldur's Gate 3's highly anticipated Patch 7 is out right now on PC — but unfortunately, the wait continues on PS5. Developer Larian had previously said that the update would take "a little longer" to roll out on consoles, but those who expected it to drop this month are going to be disappointed. It seems as though the studio's having to...
Review Astro Bot (PS5) - One of the Greatest PlayStation Platformers of All Time
Ace-tro Bot
PS5 pack-in Astro's Playroom was a taster dish, teasing players with a short but sweet experience; Astro Bot, then, is the full three-course meal. Developer Team Asobi has been delivering brilliant 3D platformers since PSVR's Astro Bot Rescue Mission, so it should come as little surprise that this latest entry in the young series is...
News Black Myth: Wukong's Sales Top 18 Million in Two Weeks on PS5, PC
Expansion is in development
There have been a number of breakout successes this year: Palworld got the ball rolling and Helldivers 2 picked up the mantle. But none compare to the absolutely outrageous story emerging around Black Myth: Wukong: the title has now topped 18 million sales across PS5 and PC in just two weeks. As previously reported,
News Ceramite-Armoured PS5 Looks Like a Worthy Space Marine 2 Relic
All Glory to the Emperor of Mankind
Developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have joined forces to offer one lucky Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 fan a chance to win a custom PS5, gloriously decked out in the blue ceramite power armour of the Ultramarines Chapter. This worthy relic could be yours; all you have to do is like...
News Star Wars Outlaws Director a 'Little Disappointed' with Critical Reception
Swimming in 7s
Star Wars Outlaws dropped last week to rather mild scores across the board (at least in terms of popular video games). We awarded the game 6/10, with its mediocre combat and stealth being prime detractors. Its Metacritic aggregate lies somewhere in the mid-70s (depending on the platform), which are respectable numbers, at least in our...
News Double Assassinations Will Return in Assassin's Creed Shadows After Almost a Decade
Fans have come up with a cool reason as to why
Assassin's Creed Shadow's protagonist, Naoe, wields both a Hidden Blade and a tanto in the game, and for the first time in nine years, marks a return to the classic double assassination technique from the bad old days. Beginning with Assassin's Creed II, and last seen in 2015's Syndicate, one fan came...
News Helldivers 2 Illuminate Faction Sighted, Arrowhead CEO Calls Reports 'Fake News'
Nothing to see here, folks
Helldivers 2 players have been clamouring to face the Illuminate since the game launched earlier this year, with the technologically advanced civilization posing a serious threat to Super Earth in the original Helldivers. Briefly, scanners picked up the presence of an unidentified force on the Galactic War map, but...
News Concord PS5, PC Scalpers Attempt to Cash In on 'Rare Collector's Item'
Mercenary life
With time running out and Concord servers set to switch off tomorrow, September 6th, scalpers seem to be attempting to make some quick money off of PlayStation's soon-to-be-unplayable multiplayer shooter. Spotted by IGN, while physical copies of Concord were quickly swept off retail shelves and the digital version is no longer...
News Hogwarts Legacy 2 One of Publisher's 'Biggest Priorities' for the Future
Warner Bros commits to a sequel
Warner Bros seems ready to greenlight a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy following its extreme sales success last year, with the firm stating a follow-up is one of its "biggest priorities" for the next few years. When speaking to its strategic outlook at a Bank of America Conference (via Variety) today, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels...
Mini Review Gundam Breaker 4 (PS5) - An Impressively Addictive Return to Form
Break it back down
How do you follow up on the disaster that was 2018's New Gundam Breaker? Well, in the case of Gundam Breaker 4, you simply return to the basics, and remind yourself of what made the series so much fun in the first place. This sequel goes out of its way to keep things focused: you grind out missions, collect parts, beef up your...
News Why Is No One Talking About 1950s Courier Game Deliver At All Costs on PS5?
Crazy Taxi with Cadillacs, kinda
Deliver At All Costs looks incredible. The upcoming isometric courier game, developed by Far Out and published by Konami, has been inspired by 1950s Americana – and sees you assume the wheel of a period appropriate whip, where you’ll be tasked with delivering unconventional cargo. It adopts a classic GTA-style...
Review Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5) - Grimdark Shooter Is an Instant Co-Op Classic
Only in death does duty end
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a triumph of the storied universe in which it takes place, illustrating the grimdark setting in detail enough for even the most hardened veterans. It's an instant cooperative classic full of glorious, relentless combat; our only remaining question mark is how developer Saber...
News PS Plus Extra's September Cull Has 4 More Great PS5, PS4 Games Added to It, 16 in Total
13 Sentinels and Unpacking among them
PS Plus Extra users will now lose access to 16 PS5, PS4 titles when the service receives its monthly update instead of the initial 12, as two more games have been added to the Last Chance to Play section on Sony's modern console. The four newly added games are Unpacking, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Sniper Ghost...
News New Fishing Mechanic the Highlight of Next No Man's Sky PS5, PS4 Update
Aquarius also brings fishing logs, equipment
Hello Games has today revealed another new feature for No Man's Sky, arriving in its next PS5, PS4 update: fishing. Due to the game's community really taking to the recently implemented water technology in the Worlds Part I content update — with fans posting pictures of themselves relaxing by the...
A neo dawn
Fantasian Neo Dimension is an updated version of the original Fantasian — an Apple Arcade release from a few years back. It's produced and written by Hironobu Sakaguchi, who's often referred to as the father of Final Fantasy — and so when we were handed an opportunity to interview the man himself, we couldn't possibly say no. Ahead of...
News Romancing SaGa 2 Remake's Overview Video Is How All RPG Revivals Should Be Marketed
What's the SaGa
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is set to release on the 24th October for both PS5 and PS4, and if you're not quite sure about this completely remade RPG, we'd highly recommend giving this 'Primer' video a watch. As far as we're concerned, this five-minute overview is a perfect example of how to market an old-school revival...
News Players Take the Easy Way Out in Pursuit of Concord's Coveted Platinum PS5 Trophy
We're here if you need to talk
Fresh off the news of the game's unprecedented flop and subsequent removal from sale, Concord's remaining player base appears to be taking the easy way out; in pursuit of the game's Platinum Trophy and easy XP gains, Concord players are now committing suicide en masse, resulting in darkly humorous scenes. On
News Internal Sony Fairgame$ PS5, PC Chatter Is Reportedly Quite Positive
Haven's turn in the spotlight
With all the Concord doom and gloom going around today, why don't we try a different tact? With Firewalk Studios seemingly in a precarious position, the spotlight now shifts to Sony's other PS5, PC shooter punt, the unfortunately titled Fairgame$, from the Jade Raymond-led first-party studio, Haven. While it's
News Black Myth: Wukong's Xbox Delay Isn't Due to Platform Limitations, Says Microsoft
"We'd prefer not to comment on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders"
The case of Black Myth: Wukong's alleged Sony exclusivity is becoming curiouser and curiouser, with a spokesperson for Microsoft confirming that its indefinite delay has nothing to do with the assumed technical limitations of the Xbox Series S. Suddenly, those...
News Enjoy 22 Minutes of Developer-Led Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
Ferelden fever
At long last, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out next month, releasing on 31st October. IGN has an exclusive 22 minutes of developer-led gameplay to tide us over, showing off some of your hub area, The Lighthouse, as well as some light side-questing. We can't help but anticipate The Veilguard, which is really shaping up to be the big,...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 DLC Hopes Reignited By Suspicious Steam Updates
Through fire and flames
Capcom's been very, very quiet on all things Dragon's Dogma 2 for a few months now. With the game shifting as many copies as it did — and with the publisher bigging the property up just after launch — there was a widespread belief that the RPG would receive meaningful updates, followed by some kind of expansion down the...
Reaction PlayStation Needs to Take a Long, Hard Look at Itself
Disasterclass
In an unprecedented move, Sony will axe Concord on 6th September, just two weeks after the high-budget first-person shooter released. This multi-million dollar blunder goes beyond disaster – it’s an absolute embarrassment, and will forever be a stain on the format holder’s record. PlayStation’s always had first-party flops, but...
Guide Harry Potter Quidditch Champions Guide: All Hero Skins and How to Unlock Them
How to unlock every Harry Potter character
What are all Hero Skins and how do you unlock them in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions? As well as playing as your own custom character, you can swap your appearance out for many recognisable faces from the Harry Potter world. To play as them, you'll need to fulfil certain requirements for each one. In...
