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Monday7th Oct 2024
Guide Astro Bot: Orbital Blitz - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Orbital Blitz
Looking for an Orbital Blitz collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Orbital Blitz, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide
Guide Astro Bot: Djinny's Revenge - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Djinny's Revenge
Looking for a Djinny's Revenge collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Djinny's Revenge, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bo
Guide Astro Bot: Birdy Barrage - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Birdy Barrage
Looking for a Birdy Barrage collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Birdy Barrage, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Shocking Behaviour - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Shocking Behaviour
Looking for a Shocking Behaviour collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Shocking Behaviour, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Slowdown Showdown - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Slowdown Showdown
Looking for a Slowdown Showdown collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Slowdown Showdown, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: To the Beat! - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in To the Beat!
Looking for a To the Beat! collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in To the Beat!, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Falcon McFly - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Falcon McFly
Looking for a Falcon McFly collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Falcon McFly, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Falcon McFly collectible
Guide Astro Bot: Machine Learning - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Machine Learning
Looking for a Machine Learning collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Machine Learning, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Machine Learning col
Guide Astro Bot: Crumble Rumble 5 - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Crumble Rumble 5
Looking for a Crumble Rumble 5 collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Crumble Rumble 5, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: Retro Rampage 5 - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Retro Rampage 5
Looking for a Retro Rampage 5 collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Retro Rampage 5, a level found in Feather Cluster. As part of our Astro Bot g
Guide Astro Bot: Fan Club - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Fan Club
Looking for a Fan Club collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Fan Club, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Fan Club collectibles
Guide Astro Bot: Funky Fungi - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Funky Fungi
Looking for a Funky Fungi collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Funky Fungi, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Light Bulb Limbo - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Light Bulb Limbo
Looking for a Light Bulb Limbo collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Light Bulb Limbo, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: PlaySquadron Go! - All Collectibles: Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in PlaySquadron Go!
Looking for a PlaySquadron Go! collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in PlaySquadron Go!, a level initially found in Crash Site and later found in Déjà Vu Dimension. As part
Guide Astro Bot: Déjà Vu Dimension - All Collectibles: Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Déjà Vu Dimension
Looking for a Déjà Vu Dimension collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Déjà Vu Dimension, a galaxy housing several levels. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Déjà Vu Dimension collectibles walkthrough will show you where to find all Bots and...
Guide Astro Bot: Boxel Bust-Up - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Boxel Bust-Up
Looking for an Boxel Bust-Up collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Boxel Bust-Up, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Boxel Bust-Up co
Guide Astro Bot: Furnace Fever - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Furnace Fever
Looking for a Furnace Fever collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Furnace Fever, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Ghouls & Bots - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Ghouls & Bots
Looking for a Ghouls & Bots collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Ghouls & Bots, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Rocket Pull Power! - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Rocket Pull Power!
Looking for a Rocket Pull Power! collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Rocket Pull Power!, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Danger Dojo - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Danger Dojo
Looking for a Danger Dojo collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Danger Dojo, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: High-Suction Hero - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in High-Suction Hero
Looking for a High-Suction Hero collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in High-Suction Hero, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Turtles in Trash - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Turtles in Trash
Looking for a Turtles in Trash collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Turtles in Trash, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Final Encore - All Collectibles: Bots, Puzzle Pieces
All collectibles in Final Encore
Looking for a Final Encore collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Final Encore, a level found in Lost Galaxy. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our
Guide Astro Bot: Great Master Challenge - All Collectibles: Bots
All collectibles in Great Master Challenge
Looking for a Great Master Challenge collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Great Master Challenge, a level found in Crash Site. As part of our
Guide Astro Bot: How to Unlock Lost Galaxy Levels
All Lost Galaxy Levels in Astro Bot
Looking for how to unlock Lost Galaxy levels in Astro Bot? In some stages of the game, you can find secret levels, giving you even more places to explore and collectibles to find. As part of our Astro Bot guide, we're going to explain how to unlock Lost Galaxy levels, as well as show you where to find them all...
Review Until Dawn (PS5) - Killer Teen Slasher Snags a Pricey New-Gen Remake
Graveyard shift
Ballistic Moon’s remake of Until Dawn is proving one of our most difficult review assignments of the year. Here’s the rub: Supermassive Games’ cult interactive movie is still very much one of the best examples of the genre you can find on any console, and we highly recommend you play it. However, the PS4 version is just...
Sunday6th Oct 2024
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find Broken Key Parts and Get the Dog Key
Dog Ending item locations revealed
Where do you find Broken Key Parts and get the Dog Key in Silent Hill 2? Two items required to get the Dog Ending in New Game+, you must search the streets and shops of Silent Hill to make the conclusion possible. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find White Chrism
White Chrism location revealed
Where do you find White Chrism in Silent Hill 2? The second item in sequence you'll need to get the Rebirth Ending in a New Game+ playthrough, this one is found just after you meet Maria. In this Silent H
Guide Silent Hill 2: Blue Gem Location and Where to Use It
Where to use the Blue Gem in New Game+
What's the Blue Gem location and where do you use it in Silent Hill 2? An item only found in New Game+ that unlocks the UFO Ending, this object is pivotal. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Find Crimson Ceremony Book
Crimson Ceremony book location revealed
Where do you find the Crimson Ceremony book in Silent Hill 2? One of the items you need to unlock the Rebirth Ending, this early game pickup will get you on your way to unlocking it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal where to find the Crimson Ceremony book.
Saturday5th Oct 2024
Guide Silent Hill 2: Where to Shoot All the Balloons in Wood Side Apartments
Let's NOT Party! Trophy guide
Where do you shoot all the balloons in Wood Side Apartments in Silent Hill 2? This individual Trophy isn't tied to story progress or anything of the sort, so there's a chance you will miss it during your playthrough. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal where to shoot all the balloons in Wood Side...
Differences between Standard and Hard mode explained
What Combat and Puzzle difficulty options should you choose in Silent Hill 2? Two important decisions that'll impact your playthrough in a few different ways, you'll want to understand the difficulty settings in the game before you make any decisions. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Handgun
Where do you find the Handgun in Silent Hill 2?
How do you get the Handgun in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Handgun in Silent Hill 2? A weapon that makes combat a whole lot easier, you'll want to get your hands on the Handgun as soon as possible. However, where is it? In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get the Handgun...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Seesaw Puzzle in Room 210
Where to find the Pigeon and Swan Figurines
How do you solve the Seesaw puzzle in Room 210 in Silent Hill 2? A second involved puzzle you will find in Blue Creek Apartments, animal figurines must be found and then placed correctly. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the Seesaw
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Shotgun
Where do you find the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2?
How do you get the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2? A very important weapon to add to your arsenal, the Shotgun will help you out in a tight situation with a huge blast of short-range firepower. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to get the...
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the X-Ray Viewer Puzzle
Where to place all Radiographs
How do you solve the X-Ray Viewer Puzzle in Silent Hill 2? A key puzzle you need to solve in order to progress through Brookhaven Hospital, it'll have you finding and arranging radiographs. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the X-Ray Viewer
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Nurses Station Keypad Code
Where to find the Nurses Station Keypad code
How do you get the Nurses Station Keypad code in Silent Hill 2? Where do you find the Nurses Station Keypad code in Silent Hill 2? This puzzle will send you on quite the journey to discover its solution, with a few hours of gameplay between finding the Keypad and the solution. In this Silent Hill 2 guide,...
Guide Silent Hill 2: Historical Society Walkthrough - All Collectibles: Strange Photos
A complete guide to the Historical Society in Silent Hill 2
In this fifth part of our Silent Hill 2 Walkthrough, which presents a step-by-step guide to completing the entire game on PS5, including Collectibles, we'll be covering the Historical Society building. James will get here afte
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Rifle
How to unlock the Armory and get the Hunting Rifle
How do you get the Rifle in Silent Hill 2? How do you unlock the Armory and get the Hunting Rifle in Silent Hill 2? When you reach Toluca Prison, you'll soon find a Rifle locked inside a cabinet in the Armory. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: Witness Room Generator Solution and How to Power It
Switch order for the Witness Room Generator
What's the Witness Room Generator solution and how do you power it in Silent Hill 2? When you explore Toluca Prison, you reach Death Row / 1F Serpent Section to find a Generator in need of powering so you can gain access to the Death Chamber. In this
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Music Box Puzzle in the Lobby
Where to find all 3 Figurines
How do you solve the Music Box puzzle in the Lobby in Silent Hill 2? Shortly after arriving at the Lakeview Hotel, you'll reach the Lobby to discover a large Music Box in the centre of it. 3 items appear to be required to operate it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Solve the Mirror Puzzle in Room 202
Where to place all Mirror Shards
How do you solve the Mirror puzzle in Room 202 in Silent Hill 2? Having unlocked its front entrance door, you will enter Room 202 to be greeted by a broken mirror revealing a message and a fruit bowl in front of it. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to solve the Mirror puzzle in Room 202. How Do...
Guide Silent Hill 2 New Game+: How to Start and What Carries Over in New Game+
How New Game+ affects Silent Hill 2
How do you start New Game+ in Silent Hill 2? What carries over in New Game+ in Silent Hill 2? An important element in the game for unlocking more Endings and Trophies, you will want to complete multiple playthroughs via New Game+ so you can see everything it has to offer. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Get the Chainsaw
Where to find the Chainsaw
How do you get the Chainsaw in Silent Hill 2? A Weapon you won't find during a standard playthrough, you'll be made to wait until you can add the Chainsaw to your inventory. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we'll reveal how to get the Chainsaw. How Do You Get the Chainsaw in Silent Hill
Guide Silent Hill 2: How to Discover the Secret of Room 106
All Seems in Order Trophy guide
How do you discover the secret of Room 106 in Silent Hill 2? A missable interaction in the game, you'll want to do this in order to earn a Trophy. In this Silent Hill 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to discover the secret of Room 106. Doing so unlocks the All See
Guide Silent Hill 2: Do You Need to Play Silent Hill 1 First?
Should you play Silent Hill 1 before 2?
Do you need to play Silent Hill 1 first before playing Silent Hill 2? Should you play Silent Hill 1 before 2? A very good question considering the number in the title of the new PS5 remake, this Silent Hill 2 guide will answer the question: do you need to play Silent Hill 1 first? Do You Need to Play Silent...
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...
Friday4th Oct 2024
News PS5 Pro Boost Is Pretty Clear Cut in The Last of Us 2 Remastered Comparison Video
Back in the PSSR
Digital Foundry has just published a PS5 Pro comparison video, showing off the difference the console's AI upscaling tech in particular makes to The Last of Us Part II Remastered. The video pretty much speaks for itself, with the unsurprising result being that the Pro's output is simply better than the regular PS5's. The game's Pro...
News Beat Saber Will Give You More with Britney Spears DLC Song Pack
Update: Track list revealed
Update (4/10/24): Beat Games has revealed the full track list for Beat Saber's Britney Spears song pack, and it looks like this: ...Baby One More Time Circus Gimme More I'm a Slave 4 U Me Against the Music (feat. Madonna) Oops! ...I Did It Again Overprotected Scream and Shout (feat. will.i.am) Till the World...
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...
Random Surgeon Uses PS5's DualSense Controller in Remote Medical Procedure
Gaming is good for you
You don't see this every day: the DualSense controller, PS5's official pad, has been successfully used to carry out remote surgery. The news comes via a report from Fox News, who say Swiss surgeons have performed long distance endoscopy using the controller. Operating on a pig in Hong Kong nearly 6,000 miles away, the system...
News Palworld Is Now Available on PS5 in Japan After Delayed Launch
Update: It's out now
Update (4/10/24): Palworld is now available on PS5 in Japan. The game successfully launched on Sony's console last week in most regions, but it was indefinitely delayed in the country, likely due to complications surrounding Nintendo's ongoing lawsuit. Developer Pocket Pair has confirmed its game is now available in Japan:...
Site News Where's Our Until Dawn PS5 Review?
A few more dawns to wait
The Until Dawn PS5 and PC remake is now available, and you may be wondering if and when we're going to review it. As one of Sony's first-party releases for 2024, we'd be remiss to skip this one. However, we won't have a review ready for you just yet. Review copies were only sent out yesterday and, while there's no embargo...
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 Astro Bot's Excellent Soundtrack Is Now Available on Music Streaming Services
S-bot-ify
We love basically everything about Astro Bot, but one aspect has stayed with us weeks after wrapping it up — the soundtrack. Now, it's available for all to enjoy outside the game itself. The PS5 platformer's jolly OST can now be listened to on all your usual music streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and the like: The...
News Diablo 4 Joins Growing List of Games That'll Be PS5 Pro Enhanced
Hell yeah
PS5 Pro is set to arrive in a little over a month, trumping the current console with a souped-up GPU, AI-assisted upscaling, advanced ray tracing tech, and more. While the asking price is pretty steep, many PS5 games will be taking advantage of the new hardware, and it's a list that continues to grow. The latest addition is Diablo 4,...
Review Silent Hill 2 (PS5) - The Horror Great Remains So in This Excellent Remake
It's always like this
Silent Hill always has been and forever will be considered one of the greatest horror franchises ever made, but ask anyone under the age of 20 nowadays what game Pyramid Head is from and they’re perhaps more likely to name Dead by Daylight than the series’ legendary second entry. A few dire side games (PS3’s Downpour and...
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 PS5 Pro Will Reportedly Boost PS4 Games, and Reduce PSVR2 Motion Sickness
Miracle machine
While future games sound interesting in theory, we already have plenty of older games in our backlog. Oddly, that might be another reason to pick up Sony's shiny mid-gen refresh, the PS5 Pro. PlayStation product manager Toshimasa Aoki has indicated that a specific setting will enhance certain PS4 games and that the extra, boosted...
News Nixxes Dev Refers to Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered as 'First Big PlayStation Content Project'
Full Steam ahead
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was recently revealed to a mixed reception, but that $10 upgrade option appears to have won over most Push Square punters. Dedicated support studio Nixxes is at the project's helm, assisting in enhancing Guerilla's open-world action game for PS5. In an interesting turn of phrase, one dev recently sa
News Big Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Update Takes Aim at Stealth, Performance
You may fire when ready
Title Update 2 is now available for Star Wars Outlaws, and Ubisoft appears to have begun meaningfully addressing the most common complaint we've seen: how stealth works. That said, it seems there is more drastic work to be done, with Title Update 4 (21st November) specifically focused on deepening stealth and combat...
Thursday3rd Oct 2024
News Saber Interactive Partners with Paramount on Biggest Avatar Game in Franchise History
AAAvatar
Saber Interactive, Paramount Game Studios, and Avatar Studios have jointly announced a collaboration on a brand new, AAA game set within the popular Avatar franchise. Not the James Cameron one, the other one. Set to arrive on PC and consoles, this untitled Avatar video game will be the biggest in the history of the franchise. While there...
News Until Dawn PS5 Remake's New Ending Leaked, May Hint at Possible Sequel
Until another Dawn?
Note: This story contains spoilers for Until Dawn. Sony and developer Ballistic Moon are on the cusp of releasing a PS5 and PC remake of Until Dawn, the beloved horror adventure game. However, some received their copies early, and the result is some leaked information being shared around online. One clip, currently still up on...
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 PlayStation Begins Pre-Orders for PS5's Chroma Collection, Horizon Remastered, More
Time to Oct in
Today, 3rd October 2024, Sony has set live pre-orders for numerous upcoming items in the realm of PlayStation. It's clear the platform holder is targeting a big PS5 push this holiday season, with new accessory colours and first-party games inbound — and all up for advance purchase right now. First, there's the Chroma Collection...
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 Metal Gear Solid Delta's Difficulty Will Differ Depending on Your Choice of Camera
A matter of perspective
Konami is currently developing Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of the beloved PS2 stealth action title. While many aspects are true to the original, players can opt for a modern, over-the-shoulder camera — but doing so will affect the level of challenge. Speaking to Famitsu, Yuji Korekado explains that the...
Guide Best PS5 SSD 2024: Boost Your PS5 Storage Capacity
All PS5 M.2 NVMe SSD requirements and best Solid State Drive to buy
What is the best PS5 SSD and which PS5 SSD should you buy? Expanding your PS5's storage might seem like a daunting task with so many different SSD options available on the market, but this guide aims to simplify the process, showing you exactly which SSD products are the best...
News Crickets as Suicide Squad Endures Another Muted Launch
What's the plan, Mistah J?
While very different games, Concord recently launched to a dismal response from players, and Sony pulled the plug after just two weeks. With the onset of Suicide Squad's Season 3 of live service content, nearly nine months out from launch, Warner Bros must be looking at the player count that kill
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 The Alters Gets Alternate Release Date, Sci-Fi Survival Game Delayed into 2025
Jan will just have to wait
Sci-fi survival game The Alters from developers 11 Bit Studios has been hit with a delay and is now expected to launch sometime in early 2025. In a refreshing statement, president Przemysław Marszał said that "after so many years of production, the risk that the game will have any shortcomings is unnecessary for us."...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Reportedly Has a Co-Op Game Mode in Development
Ubisoft is having a tough week
With a second exclusive report out of the embattled Ubisoft development team this week, outlet Insider Gaming is living up to its reputation. A cooperative game mode is reportedly in the works for Assassin's Creed Shadows, in development long before the game's
Wednesday2nd Oct 2024
News First Review Scores for PS5's Metaphor: ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2 Are Glowing
Famitsu weighs in on upcoming PS5 games
Two of October's biggest game releases have just received their very first reviews, and they of course come courtesy of Japanese magazine, Famitsu. First up, Atlus' much-anticipated fantasy RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, earns itself a 37/40, with the panel of four awarding three 9s and a 10. Meanwhile, the...
News These LEGO Horizon Adventures Machines Will Make You Want a Real Life Set
At least we have the Tallneck
One of Sony's big holiday games is LEGO Horizon Adventures, a more family-friendly take on Guerrilla Games' epic series. One of the main highlights of Aloy's ongoing quest is the range of robotic enemies she faces, and they look brilliant in their plastic incarnations. Guerrilla has shared a few shots of some of the...
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 Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero PS5 Pre-Orders Tracking Above Call of Duty on PS Store
Krillin it
Only a few things in life are guaranteed: death, taxes, and Call of Duty's endless popularity. However, you should never bet against anime, either — and it seems the weebs are coming out in force to support Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero on PS5. The next entry in the Budokai Tenkaichi series in all but name, Sparking! Zero is a hotly...
News Microsoft Is Investigating Why Devs Are Prioritising PS5 Over Xbox
Wants to address "pain points"
A blog post on Microsoft's game developer website has highlighted the firm's intention to learn why Xbox is being skipped over in favour of other platforms. It's no big secret that certain developers have faced struggles with the Xbox ecosystem in recent times. The biggest example is Baldur's Gate 3, which was delayed...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for October and November 2024
Silent Hill! Call of Duty! Dragon Age!
Wanting something new to play on PS5? Well, thankfully, there are lots of great games headed to the system over the next couple of months – and even a new console to consider (if you don't mind handing over a small fortune, that is)! As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly...
News Ghost of Yotei's Gorgeous Open World Will Be Less Repetitive Than Tsushima's
The difference 300 years makes
Sony and developer Sucker Punch recently announced Ghost of Yotei, a sequel to its immensely popular open world action title, Ghost of Tsushima. While the game will be somewhat familiar, its setting, time period, and protagonist are all completely new, which should make for a pretty fresh experience when it launches...
News Watch Unreal 5's Seriously Impressive MegaLights Tech Demo, Running on a PS5
Illuminating new lighting tech
Sony and Epic have been close partners for a long time, with the former investing a considerable amount of money into the latter. It's little surprise, then, to see Unreal Engine 5's latest tech demonstration presented running on a PS5 — and it looks stunning. As part of Epic's Unreal Fest presentation, it...
News Report Finds Lack of Star Wars Outlaws Sales Disturbing
A million copies in a month
A million copies sold is, generally speaking, incredible news to any publisher of video games not named Square Enix. Unfortunately, that exception also applies when dealing with absolutely massive IPs like Star Wars. While we don't know what Ubisoft's sales expectations were for Star Wars Outlaws, we'd be willing to bet...
News Games Workshop Noticed Saber's Minor Space Marine 2 Armour Error
Eternal vigilance
Games Workshop, the legendary British miniature manufacturer and behemoth behind Warhammer (and its infinitely more popular sci-fi setting, Warhammer 40,000), is notoriously rigid and inflexible. In the nearly five decades since setting up shop, the firm has fiercely protected its extremely lucrative IP, working closely with...
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...
Give the people what they want
A sequel to Lords of the Fallen is underway at developer Hexworks, and it may end up looking quite different from its predecessor, according to the latest financial report from publisher CI Games. Details remain quite scant, but along with gameplay improvements and additional game modes, the sequel will reportedly opt...
News Wizard of Mod Arrives in Girthy Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 on PS5
Catch you next year
Console-bound RPG fans have watched with envious eyes the strange delights and modifications their PC brethren have enjoyed for about as long as both platforms have existed. Thankfully, we live in a bright, hopeful age in which Baldur's Gate 3 is not only real but one of the best games ever made. Now, just a month and change...
Guide All DualSense PS5 Controller Colours and Limited Editions
Where to buy DualSense Edge + all colours
What are all the DualSense PS5 controller colours? What limited edition DualSense PS5 controllers are available? As with all previous PlayStation consoles, the PS5's official controller comes in a variety of different colour schemes. Sony usually spreads these out over the course of a generation, but we end...
Guide PS5 Console Covers: All Colours and Where to Buy Them
Every PS5 faceplate design available
What are all the PS5 console cover colours? After offering the default white colour scheme since launch with all systems, Sony is expanding its PS5 console customisation options with new covers you can purchase in a variety of colours. The first batch launched in January 2022, and more colours have been released...
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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 This Silent Hill 2 PS5 vs PS2 Comparison Will Blow Your Mind
We're licking our Flesh Lips
There was scepticism when Konami announced Bloober Team was remaking Silent Hill 2 – it’s one of the most beloved PS2 games of all time, after all. But this special episode of PS Underground, showcasing the game’s iconic Flesh Lips boss battle, has left us with our jaws on the floor. The Polish developer’s...
Mini Review SUNSOFT Is Back! Retro Game Selection (PS5) - Archaic But Interesting 80s Bundle
The sun always shines brighter
Before you shell out for the SUNSOFT Is Back! Retro Game Selection, you need to understand exactly what you’re getting. This trio of archaic 8-bit adventures has never been officially localised in English before, so it carries inherent value for that reason alone. But it’s worth noting that these titles are...
News Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe Behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Rousing Soundtrack
Sounds like Hollywood
EA and BioWare have announced the talent behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard's soundtrack, and they've roped in a couple of Hollywood composers for the job. Announced on social media, it's none other than Hans Zimmer and Lorne Balfe behind the OST for the upcoming RPG. The main theme is now available to stream on services like...
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 Assassin's Creed Shadows Hasn't Removed Yasuke, But Dev Focused on Historical Accuracy
After delay to 14th February
The abrupt and lengthy delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows last week, from November to February, surprised fans. Ubisoft cited learnings from Star Wars Outlaws as a big part of the reason. Internally, however, the developers knew it was coming and necessary. Not wanting to release another big game in an undercooked state,...
News PS5 Pro 'Absolutely Rocks', According to No Man's Sky Engine Programmer
More positive impressions
According to Martin Griffiths, the Engine Programmer at No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games, the PS5 Pro “absolutely rocks”. In a post on X (or Twitter), he explained that he’s “been through all PlayStation iterations” and appears to have a very favourable impression of this one. And yes, No Man’s Sky is on the...
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,...
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