PS5 News
Thursday31st Oct 2024
News Sony Knows How to Sell PS5 in China, And It's with Gacha
A sign of the times
Sony will run a PS5 price promotion in China to coincide with the country’s Singles’ Day, an annual shopping event somewhat similar to Black Friday. During the promotional period, fans will be able to nab a PS5 Digital Edition for as little as ~$390 on current exchange rates. There’ll also be a zero interest monthly payment...
News February Is Looking Like a Big Month for Pirates on PS5, PS4
Yarrr
Many of you will have circled 21st February in your calendar, because that’s when Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii sails to PS5 and PS4. But it’s looking like a big month for nautical adventure on Sony’s new-gen system, because roguelite strategy Rogue Waters has also placed a big red X on a 4th February release date. For those...
News Third Astro Bot PS5 Speedrun Level Spring-Loaded Run Out Now
Launch yourself through the stage
Right on schedule, Team Asobi has dropped the third speedrun level for Astro Bot on PS5, this one called Spring-Loaded Run. You'll need to download the latest patch to play it, and then you can get to rescuing the Special Bots and recording a fast time for the online leaderboard. As the post from PlayStation on...
News New Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch Prepares for PS5 Pro with PSSR, Balanced Settings
Big Dogma
Capcom's dropped a new update for Dragon's Dogma 2. While it does fix a handful of weird issues in the here and now, its main purposes is to prepare the game for PS5 Pro, which obviously launches next week. As the patch notes detail, two new options are being added to the graphics menu. PS5 Pro users will be able to toggle PlayStation...
Review Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PS5) - The Strongest Return to FPS Form
Gulf in class
Nobody likes a quitter, and last year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is proof of what can happen when you get your head down and work to right one’s wrongs. Heavily criticised as a glorified DLC, a year of unmatched support has seen the game rise from the ashes as one of the most robust, content-rich multiplayer offerings the...
News Gaze in Awe at Official PS5 Pro Enhanced Label, Gracing Physical Game Boxes Soon
*PlayStation Pro Enhanced features vary by game
As we near the ordained PS5 Pro launch date of 7th November, the hype for Sony's souped-up PS5, admittedly muted initially, is fast becoming real. If you weren't already frothing at the mouth, endlessly re-watching Mark Cerny's most recent power hour, we've now been given our first glimpse of the...
News Little Nightmares 3 Ratchets Up Tension with Spooky 'You're Being Watched' Trailer
Stick together
Little Nightmares III is currently in development at Supermassive Games and targets a 2025 launch on PS5 and PS4. Following the adventures of spooky friends Low and Alone, this sequel focuses on cooperative play, and we have an eerie gameplay trailer showing it in action. Whether with an AI or a friend, Little Nightmares requires...
News Ubisoft Confident Assassin's Creed Shadows Will Make February Launch
Delay partially due to Star Wars Outlaws reception
Assassin's Creed Shadows was originally slated for a 15th November release, but last month, Ubisoft announced a hefty delay to 14th February 2025, partially due to the underwhelming reception to Star Wars Outlaws. It seems this was the right call, and the company is already feeling much more...
News Nuketown Inbound for Black Ops 6 on PS5, PS4
Boom goes the dynamite
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now in the hands of players, who seem strangely content, at least for now. Well, with some luck, the good times will roll into the weekend, with the iconic Nuketown map set to drop tomorrow, 1st November, and we have an explosive trailer to tide us over in the meantime. Nuketown looks just as...
Guide Dragon Age: The Veilguard: Best Character Class and Faction
That's class
What's the best character class and faction in Dragon Age: The Veilguard? When you start a new game, your initial choice of class and faction is important; both decisions have a significant impact on how the game actually plays, and you're completely locked in once you proceed past the character creation system. In this Dragon Age: The...
Guide Dragon Age: The Veilguard: All Romance Options
Behind the veil
What are all romance options in Dragon Age: The Veilguard? Romance returns in the series' latest instalment, giving you the option of entering into a relationship with various characters. In this Dragon Age: The Veilguard guide, we detail every romance option, and how you can eventually woo them as the game progresses. Who Can...
Guide Dragon Age: The Veilguard: All Fen'Harel Wolf Altar Locations
Get your extra skill points
Looking for all the Fen'Harel Wolf Altars in Dragon Age: The Veilguard? These large wolf carvings are found throughout the game, with at least one altar present in each explorable region. In this Dragon Age: The Veilguard guide, we've listed all Fen'Harel Wolf Altar locations. It's worth tracking these things down,...
Guide Dragon Age: The Veilguard: The Treasure of Sharkmouth Mountain Puzzle Solution
How to turn the statues
How do you solve The Treasure of Sharkmouth Mountain puzzle in Dragon Age: The Veilguard? In this hopefully helpful Dragon Age: The Veilguard guide, we've got the solution. How Do You Solve the Treasure of Sharkmouth Mountain Puzzle in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?: 'The Treasure of Sharkmouth Mountain' is a side quest...
Guide Dragon Age: The Veilguard: All Story, Companion, and Side Quests
Everything, everywhere
Looking for a list of all quests in Dragon Age: The Veilguard? In this Dragon Age: The Veilguard guide, we've compiled every quest in the game, ranging from main story quests and important companion quests through to side quests. All Quests in Dragon Age: The Veilguard: Below is a list of quests in Dragon Age: The...
Guide Dragon Age: The Veilguard Guide: Key Help for BioWare's RPG
Your ultimate Dragon Age: The Veilguard resource
In this Dragon Age: The Veilguard guide, we're going to cover a number of the game's key elements, ranging from character creation and romance, to quests and collectibles. If you're looking for in-depth help with some of The Veilguard's more important bits and pieces, this guide will hopefully prove...
Wednesday30th Oct 2024
Surface level
There’s been a lot of confusion about PS5 Pro and whether you’ll be able to attach existing PS5 Slim face plates, like the gorgeous pearlescent chroma collection which is coming soon. An Amazon Japan infographic said these wouldn’t be compatible, but Sony’s own wording appeared to suggest this information was incorrect. For...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn Guide: All Quests, Collectibles, and Tips and Tricks
An ultimate resource for Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero Dawn is an open world RPG released on PS4 and PC and remastered for PS5. Filled with quests, side-quests, errands, and collectibles, this Horizon Zero Dawn guide spans the main game as well as its Frozen Wilds expansion. On this page, we'll list every mission in the game so you can cross-check...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: Full Story Recap
Aloy's story so far, summarised
Horizon Forbidden West is here, continuing the adventures of Aloy as she journeys through the post-post apocalypse. The first game, Horizon Zero Dawn, tells a story wrapped in mystery, as we discover Aloy's history, and that of the game's world, along with the character. What happened to humanity as we know it? Why...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Get All Possible Optional Allies to Join Aloy
All allies joined
Looking for how to get all possible optional allies to join Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn? As you prepare for the game's final mission, you'll need as much help as possible. As part of our Horizon Zero Dawn guide, we're going to show you how to ensure all allies join your defence. As a result, you'll unlock the All Allies Joined...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Play The Frozen Wilds DLC
Where to find the game's new quests
Looking for how to play The Frozen Wilds DLC in Horizon Zero Dawn? Guerrilla's expansion is a more traditional add-on pack, meaning that its content is integrated into the existing game world. As such, if you’re revisiting the game for the first time in a few months, you may be wondering where to find new...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: How to Get the Shield-Weaver Outfit
All Power Cells locations
Looking for how to get the Shield-Weaver outfit in Horizon Zero Dawn? Eager to know where to find all Power Cells locations? As part of our Horizon Zero Dawn guide, we're going to help you recover an ancient technology and put it to use by explaining how to complete the Ancient Armory side-quest, find all Power Cells, and...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: All Vantage Datapoints Locations
Lookout point
Looking for all Vantage Datapoints locations in Horizon Zero Dawn? Vantages are another of the game's collectibles, though they don't pertain to physical objects on this occasion. Instead they are lookout points within the open world that can be scanned for audio files and also a glitched image of the Old World. As part of our Horizon...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: All Banuk Figures Locations
Locate all of Arnak's figures
Where are all Banuk Figures locations in Horizon Zero Dawn? There are just six of Arnak's figures hidden around the open world, and the surrounding area is usually well decorated so they are relatively easy to spot. If you do happen to get stuck, though, as part of our Horizon Zero Dawn guide, we're going to help you...
Guide Horizon Zero Dawn: All Ancient Vessels Locations
Mugged off
Where are all Ancient Vessels locations in Horizon Zero Dawn? Ancient Vessels are one of the main collectibles in the game, and there are a total of 12 to snag around the post-apocalyptic open world. Essentially discarded mugs from the Old World, you may be wondering where you can find all of these. Fortunately, as part of our Horizon...
News Manga Masterpiece Death Note Becomes Among Us in Online PS5, PS4 Outing
Day one on PS Plus Essential
You may recall a new Death Note game was rated recently, with many pondering exactly how the manga masterpiece would be adapted. There were a handful of visual novels for the Nintendo DS, and many anticipated publisher Bandai Namco could be creating a new one. Instead, it’s opted for a 10-player social deduction...
News PS Plus Essential Games for November 2024 Announced
Brand new Death Note game included
Sony has today announced the lineup of PS5, PS4 games PS Plus Essential members can look forward to playing for the month of November 2024. Available from next week on Tuesday, 5th November 2024, the three titles included are: Ghostwire: Tokyo (PS5) | Review Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged (PS5, PS4) |
Guide Best Strategy Games on PS5
The best strategy games on PS5 ranked and rated
What are the best strategy games on PS5? If you're more of a thinker than a doer, strategy games are probably more your speed. Fortunately, there are lots of options for tactical play on PS5. Strategy games have been around for a long time, and have evolved into two main camps: turn-based strategy...
PS5's best anime games, ranked and rated
What are the best anime games on PS5? Whether you're looking for games based on specific manga and anime properties, or you're simply a fan of anime-style aesthetics, this list is designed to pick out the best of the best on PS5. But before we begin, let's just clarify what we mean by 'anime games'. As...
News Animal Crossing Rival Disney Dreamlight Valley Is Adding So Much Content on PS5, PS4
New expansion! New villagers! New tools! New roadmap!
While we’re not necessarily here to discuss Nintendo games, we’ll forever be baffled by the Mario maker’s decision to pull support on the tremendously popular Animal Crossing: New Horizons so early. It feels like Gameloft of all companies got the memo, because it’s been steadily expanding...
Video Horizon Zero Dawn's PS5 Remaster Is a Massive Upgrade
Spot the difference
Horizon Zero Dawn was one of the best looking games on the PS4, and it runs fairly flawlessly at 60fps on the PS5 in backwards compatibility. Many felt developer Nixxes was wasting its time remastering the game natively for Sony’s new-gen console, then. The truth, however, is that it’s done an extraordinary job – as these...
News Tower Raid Back in Dying Light 2 for Halloween, New Control Scheme in Patch 1.19
New levels, new characters, new rewards
Techland has announced in its latest Dying 2 Know More livestream that the Tower Raid mode will be returning to Dying Light 2 for a Halloween event that also introduces a new, optional control scheme in patch 1.19. Tower Raid is available in its Halloween form from 30th October until 20th November, and this...
Review Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered (PS5) - A Sublime Remaster of a Modern PlayStation Classic
Aloy-al to the original, but better
Dutch developer Guerrilla seemingly achieved the impossible with Horizon Zero Dawn. After a decade slaving away over first-person shooter series Killzone, the studio effectively retooled itself as a maker of open world RPGs, and sold tens of millions of copies in the process. The intellectual property has since...
News Tales of Graces f Reveals Remastered PS5, PS4 Updates in New Trailer
Up for pre-order at £35 / $40
Bandai Namco has uploaded a new Tales of Graces f Remastered trailer this morning that works to highlight lots of the quality-of-life enhancements the updated PS5, PS4 versions include on top of the visual upgrade. The JRPG is now also available for pre-order on the PS Store ahead of its 17th January 2025 release date,...
News Remastered Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Promises January Release on PS5, PS4
Let's start over
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, a remaster of XSEED's classic 2005 action RPG, will slash its way onto PS5 and PS4 on 7th January 2025. In a release date trailer, we got a look at the updated visuals and additional features this enhanced package provides. Following the series protagonist Adol Christin as he accompanies his...
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
What are all PlayStation Studios developers and what are they working on? In this PlayStation Studios guide, we’re going to list all of the Japanese giant’s subsidiary game makers, along with their current projects. We’ll be updating this article regularly, as new titles are announced. Note: We've focused...
News Players Made Uncomfortable by Talking Palicoes as Monster Hunter Wilds PS5 Beta Goes Live
In fine Felyne form
Eager Monster Hunter fans excited to jump into Capcom's latest effort, the expansive Monster Hunter Wilds, were made temporarily uncomfortable by the game's talking Palicoes, a series first, upon booting up the PS5 beta. Thankfully, they can be made to speak their traditional Felyne, and outside of that oddity, first impressions...
News Take Your Time with 20 Minutes of PS5, PS4 Metal Slug Tactics Action
Marco!
The unexpected but appreciated small-scale Metal Slug spin-off, Metal Slug Tactics, will arrive on PS5 and PS4 on November 5th. We've seen this tactical take in trailer form before, but in a solid block of gameplay, we are introduced to the game's Ikari Warriors, characters that hail from SNK's old Commando clone. While series stalwarts...
News Baldur's Gate 3 Joins Ranks of Games Enhanced on PS5 Pro
As if we needed another excuse
Epic RPG Baldur's Gate 3 will join the hallowed ranks of games enhanced on PS5 Pro, although precisely how remains to be seen. With the PS5's mid-generation refresh launching next week, you might want to consider that Dark Urge playthrough you've been putting off for so long. Spotted by Zuby Tech on X, the glorious...
News Black Ops 6 Devs Walk Out, Activision Strike Makes the Local News
QA workers have had enough
In stark juxtaposition to the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the series' biggest hit in years, Activision quality assurance testers who worked on the game are striking in protest of the company's return-to-work mandate. Around 30 employees at Activision's QA studio in Eden Prarie, Minnesota, walked off the job on...
Tuesday29th Oct 2024
News Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster's Trophy List Will Challenge Your Gamer Instincts
More gongs to hit
Argonaut Games is bringing back the cult classic PS1 platformer Croc: Legend of the Gobbos with a remaster on PS5 and PS4, complete with various mod cons you'd expect. We now know this will also include Trophies, as confirmed on the developer's social media. The studio has announced a set of 20 Trophies/achievements for the...
News Concord Cost Sony Over $200 Million, And Didn't Make a Single Cent
A price to pay
There’s been much discussion about how much money Sony wasted on gigaflop Concord, and now we have a ballpark estimate. It had previously been reported that the company had spent $400 million on the game, although this number always seemed a little high. Now Kotaku is citing two sources as saying the initial development deal for the...
The sins of our fathers
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is a remake of the influential, Japan-only, 1993 original JRPG of the same name. Square Enix has modernised the experience, which holds its own even in a year which has proven extremely strong for the genre. With a classic design, exciting twists on well-worn systems, deep combat, and...
News After a Tough Few Months, Sony Says It'll Keep Making PS5 Live Service Games
Searching for ways to evolve revenue streams
In a devastating statement issued today, Sony announced the closure of two studios it acquired under co-CEO Hermen Hulst’s tenure – but it’s not deterred it from chasing the live service gravy train. The
News PS5, PC Flop Concord Never Returning, Studio Closed Down
Crash landing
In a devastating PS Studios update, bigwig Hermen Hulst has confirmed that following a period of consultation, PS5 and PC gigaflop Concord will never be returning and developer Firewalk Studios has been closed down. According to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, around 172 people will lose their jobs, although Sony does say it’s trying...
Review Phasmophobia (PS5) - A Hilariously Horrid Co-Op Experience
Welcome to the Spook Squad
Cult co-op horror game Phasmophobia has finally made its way to PS5. This is one of those games we’ve watched from afar, somewhat jealous of all the hilarious clips that have spread since its initial launch on PC back in 2020. Now on PS5, along with PSVR2 support, have the spooks been worth the wait? While Phasmophobia...
Poll Are You Playing the Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta?
Let's get Wilds
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta is available to download and play now on PS5 — but only if you're a PS Plus subscriber. It's open to everyone from the 31st October, but before then, we want to know if you're already beating down giant beasties with your favourite grossly oversized weapons. Wilds is set to release next year, on the...
News Monster Hunter Wilds' Beta Is Prompting Fans to Reconsider PS5 Pro
It's wild
Monster Hunter Wilds’ highly anticipated beta is out now for PS Plus subscribers, and there’s no two ways about it: it’s rough. Now it’s important to underline this is a beta, presumably based on old and unfinished code. Therefore there’s no reason to panic, and we’re confident Capcom is hard at work on the game. But it simply...
News Go Go Pre-Order the Sublime Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind for PS5, PS4 Now
It's coming before Christmas
The sublime retro beat-‘em-up Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind will turn back time on PS5 and PS4 from 10th December, and we’re already counting down the days. This all-new adventure has been inspired by the 16-bit era of Power Rangers games, and features side-scrolling combat as well as gimmick stages...
Guide Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Full Collectibles Guide
The complete Collectibles resource
In this Life Is Strange: Double Exposure guide, we're going to share a complete Collectibles overview, detailing where to find them all in the game. The main type of Collectible is Polaroids, physical photographs found in certain areas. Below you'll find links to all Collectibles in Life Is Strange: Double...
Guide Life Is Strange: Double Exposure: Chapter 1 Collectibles - All Polaroid Locations
Where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 1
What are all Polaroid locations in Chapter 1 of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure? This first page of our Full Collectibles Guide will cover where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 1. All Polaroid Locations in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Chapter 1: There are 3 Polaroids to find in Chapter 1. Belo
Guide Life Is Strange: Double Exposure: Chapter 2 Collectibles - All Polaroid Locations
Where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 2
What are all Polaroid locations in Chapter 2 of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure? This second page of our Full Collectibles Guide will cover where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 2. All Polaroid Locations in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Chapter 2: There are 5 Polaroi
Guide Life Is Strange: Double Exposure: Chapter 3 Collectibles - All Polaroid Locations
Where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 3
What are all Polaroid locations in Chapter 3 of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure? This third page of our Full Collectibles Guide will cover where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 3. All Polaroid Locations in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Chapter 3: There are 5 Polaroid
Guide Life Is Strange: Double Exposure: Chapter 4 Collectibles - All Polaroid Locations
Where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 4
What are all Polaroid locations in Chapter 4 of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure? This fourth page of our Full Collectibles Guide will cover where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 4. All Polaroid Locations in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Chapter 4: There are 4 Polaroi
Guide Life Is Strange: Double Exposure: Chapter 5 Collectibles - All Polaroid Locations
Where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 5
What are all Polaroid locations in Chapter 5 of Life Is Strange: Double Exposure? This fifth page of our Full Collectibles Guide will cover where to find every Polaroid in Chapter 5. All Polaroid Locations in Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Chapter 5: There are 3 Polaroid
News Indiana Jones PS5 Dev Going Very Well, No Comment on PS5 Pro Just Yet
"It's coming out next spring, right?"
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will launch later this year on Xbox and PC, but it’s coming to PS5 early next year. And as part of a round of previews released earlier today, creative director Jens Andersson has commented on the progress of the PlayStation port. “We are obviously working on it,” he...
News Soulslike Lords of the Fallen Resurrects with 40% Higher Pixel Density on PS5 Pro
Oh lordy
Here's yet another game to throw onto the PS5 Pro pile. Lords of the Fallen — that is, last year's action RPG from CI Games and Hexworks — is being treated to some PS5 Pro enhancements, officially announced in a new press release. Players with the new console will be able to enjoy the game with 40 per cent higher pixel density,...
News Next Mass Effect to Retain 'Mature Tone' and 'Photorealistic' Graphics
Stays that way as long as Gamble runs things
While BioWare took the graphics of its new RPG Dragon Age: The Veilguard in a more stylised direction when compared to its three predecessors, the project director of the next Mass Effect game has said that won't be happening in the next title from the team. On Twitter, project director Michael Gamble...
Black Ops 6 debuts at number one
The UK's latest physical games chart has arrived, and on the face of it, there's nothing too out of the ordinary. However, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is an interesting case; it's the first series entry that launches day and date on Xbox Game Pass, and despite this change, it seems sales remain steady on PS5 and PS4...
News Nuketown Map, Infected Mode on the Way to Black Ops 6 This Week
Infected mode today, Nuketown on Friday
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 developer Treyarch confirmed the first batch of post-launch updates for the FPS will arrive as soon as today, less than one week after launch. The zombie-focused Infected mode, which makes players turn into the undead once they're killed by other human-controlled zombies, arrives...
News Bungie Provides Lengthy Development Update on PS5 Extraction Shooter, Marathon
It's a Marathon, not a sprint
Bungie's game director on Marathon, Joe Ziegler, has fronted a camera, offering a nearly 10-minute development update on the eagerly anticipated PS5 extraction shooter. In addition, some new images are shown but no gameplay, with the promise of "a lot more" to come, including playtests, in 2025. Gematsu has the full...
News Don't Nod Dev Pushes Back on 'Hateful' Life Is Strange: Double Exposure Comments
But admits that he wouldn't have "written things the same way"
Don't Nod creative director Michel Koch has reacted to some of the "hateful" comments directed at Deck Nine employees for their take on the Life is Strange franchise in Double Exposure. Dontnod Entertainment, the publisher's development studio, made the mainline games in the franchise,...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Enjoys the Series' Biggest Launch in Years
Never count COD out
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now out in the wild, and Activision is currently enjoying the biggest traditional release the series has seen in years. With a whopping 306,460 concurrent players on Steam alone, it's enough to make you question what decade we are currently living in. Many, many additional COD players are no doubt...
News PS5 Slim 30th Anniversary Console Restock Expected Today in the US
Get em' while they're hot
It looks like Sony is restocking the PS5 Slim Digital—30th Anniversary Bundle in the hours to come, but so far, this replenishment is for American customers only. Spotted by the ever-watchful billbil-kun (thanks, VGC), it looks like additional inventory will b
Monday28th Oct 2024
Feature Here Are 10 Great PS5 Horror Games to Play This Halloween
Player beware, you're in for a scare
Halloween is almost upon us, and that makes it the perfect time to dig into some PS5 horror. It’s never been a better time to be a fan of spooky gaming, with Sony’s console host to dozens of highly recommended fright-fests, as detailed in our definitive list of the Best Horror Games on PS5. With so many...
News Fortnite Will Unify Progression Across All PS5, PS4 Experiences
Keep it simple
Epic continues to iterate upon Fortnite’s progression, and has decided to unify everything around its existing Battle Pass XP system. Throughout this year, it’s released various Festival Passes and LEGO Passes with their own unique objectives and currencies. Beginning with Fortnite Festival Season 6, it will connect all...
Review Life Is Strange: Double Exposure (PS5) - Hallmark Series Loses Its Charm
Hella disappointing
After taking over development duties from Don’t Nod, Deck Nine really made the Life Is Strange series its own with 2021’s True Colours. Now heading up Double Exposure, the developer is reaching into Don’t Nod territory by bringing back everybody’s favourite hella awkward teen, Max Caulfield, now as an adult. With a...
Review Dragon Age: The Veilguard (PS5) - The Best BioWare Game Since Mass Effect 3
Let them Rook
It's been close to ten whole years since Dragon Age: Inquisition, if you can believe it — and it's fair to say that developer BioWare has endured a difficult decade. The studio effectively tanked its once industry-leading reputation with Mass Effect: Andromeda and ANTHEM — two titles that fell so far short of past standards that...
News Eyes Up for Dead or Alive Dating Game's Latest PS5, PS4 Trailer
Don't look down
Koei Tecmo has announced the penultimate character for its upcoming Dead or Alive-inspired dating game, Venus Vacation Prism. While none of the previous four heroines have been from the fighting game franchise, Honoka will be familiar to long-time fans of the brand. It means there’s one more lady to be revealed, with rumours...
News Your Chance to Play the Cosiest PS5 Game Ever Is Close
In the Nikki of time
Infinity Nikki, the outrageously twee free-to-play open world fashion-‘em-up by a former Breath of the Wild director, will get its long-awaited technical playtest on the PS5 soon. This means your opportunity to play this cosy platformer is close, after betas ran on PC and smartphones previously. Recruitment is
Guide Monster Hunter Wilds Beta: Start Times, How to Access, and Rewards
All you need to know about the Monster Hunter Wilds beta
What are the Monster Hunter Wilds beta start times? How do you access the Monster Hunter Wilds beta? Capcom is set to host an open beta test for its upcoming action RPG, giving you the chance to sample its beast-slaying action ahead of launch early next year. In this Monster Hunter Wilds...
Guide PlayStation Christmas Gifts: Best Cheap, Mid-Range And Luxury PS5, PS4 Presents
Best PlayStation presents for every budget
If you're on the lookout for the best cheap PlayStation gifts for your friends and family this holiday, the perfect gaming stocking filler, or even the absolute best PS5 and PS4 presents that money can buy, you're in the right place. Below, we've gathered up some of 2024's top PlayStation gifts to offer...
Sunday27th Oct 2024
Guide Astro Bot: Let It Slide - All Collectibles and How to Go Faster
All collectibles in Let It Slide
Looking for a Let It Slide collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Let It Slide, a speedrun challenge level located in Stellar Speedway. We'll also give you some tips and tricks on how to get faster times. As part of our Astro Bot g
Saturday26th Oct 2024
News Cash Rewards Still Unavailable for Millions in PS5, PS4 Rewards Scheme PS Stars
No update from organisation
Update (26th October, 2024): It’s been several days since cash rewards first started disappearing from the PS Stars app for millions around the world, and the issue still hasn’t been fixed. As of the time of writing, in the UK, we still can’t exchange our points for PSN credit, and many remain in the same situation...
News The Thing Remastered Looks Like a Superb PS5, PS4 Retelling of an Underappreciated PS2 Classic
First goddamn week of winter
The 2002 survival horror The Thing, inspired by John Carpenter’s classic movie of the same name, is one of the most underappreciated games on the PS2. A squad-based third-person shooter, the release was noteworthy for incorporating a trust and fear mechanic, which altered how NPCs would respond to protagonist Blake,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 552
The numbers, Mason
We’re still in the midst of the storm of new releases, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel now. Here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm playing a couple of secret games this weekend, but on top of that I'll likely check out Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Echo Apsey: My entire weekend is going to be...
Friday25th Oct 2024
News Spider-Man 2, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Pro Updates Include Ray Tracing Toggles
The time is nigh
The ever-industrious Insomniac Games has joined a handful of other first-party PS Studios in releasing its PS5 Pro patches ahead of the console’s launch next month. Both the excellent Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart have new updates available, incorporating support for Sony’s supercharged new system,...
Mini Review Starship Troopers: Extermination (PS5) - Not Just a Helldivers Clone
Thrilling, retro bug killing
You might think you're familiar with Starship Troopers: Extermination because you've played Helldivers 2. They're both satirical games where you take up arms as an indoctrinated foot soldier in a fascistic army and fight endless hordes of terrifying bugs, but Extermination has a well-implemented base-building twist and...
News Gotta Sell Fast! Sonic X Shadow Generations Has Already Surpassed 1 Million Copies Sold
A quick buck
Sonic X Shadow Generations officially launches today, 25th October, 2024, and it's already performing extremely well. In a press release, SEGA confirms that the new title has already sold more than one million copies. As reported by Sonic Stadium, the figure is the total across all platforms and includes physical and digital sales...
News Xbox Fans Really Want a Port of PS5, PC Hit Helldivers 2
Arrowhead claims it "could" happen
There’s often this recurring sentiment within the gaming industry that whatever strategy Xbox is following, Sony must follow it too. Many of you will recall, at the height of Game Pass’ popularity, PlayStation was put under intense pressure to replicate the business model or risk losing its market position...
Mini Review MechWarrior 5: Clans (PS5) - An Obsolete Model
Grinding gears
If you're a fan of mech games, there are different subgenres to choose from. There's the difficult twitch combat of Armored Core and the beat-'em-up brawls of Gundam Breaker. MechWarrior 5: Clans doesn’t fit into either of those categories. You pilot slow, lumbering machines, and it's more like a mecha XCOM than anything else. While...
Guide Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: Safe Code Solution and How to Solve All Safehouse Puzzles
All Safehouse puzzle solutions revealed
What's the safe code solution and how do you solve all Safehouse puzzles in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6? Some parts of the campaign involve opening safes to earn money for Safehouse upgrades, with the most important one found inside the Safehouse itself. In this Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 guide, we shall reveal...
News Gigantic Zenless Zone Zero PS5 Update Brings More Wallet-Busting Waifus, Tons of Events
Zzz not possible with these updates
In terms of content, we’ve never seen anything quite like Zenless Zone Zero. While the initial launch of Honkai: Star Rail was no slouch, developer HoYoverse is really putting in the overtime with its urban fantasy RPG, as there’s simply an insane amount of things to do in the upcoming v1.3, which will launch...
Mini Review Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered (PS5) - A Hella Good Update
A dish best served hella remastered
It’s been a long time since Shadows of the Damned dropped — 13 years, in fact. The game industry has changed substantially in that time, but a good game is still a good game. And that’s what we’re lucky enough to encounter here with Shadows of the Damned Hella Remastered. Narratively, this gonzo world...
News Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition to Be Updated with Three More Games in 2025
Armageddon more value
Team 17 and Digital Eclipse have announced a content update for Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition. It seems the remaster will soon be joined by a handful of other classics from the series. On social media, it's confirmed that a content update in "early 2025" will add the following games to the Anniversary Edition: Worms...
News Balatro Deals More Free Crossover Cards Featuring Cyberpunk, Stardew Valley, More
Friends of Jimbo 2
Balatro, the hit roguelike card game, has just received another free update. Developer LocalThunk and publisher Playstack have announced and released the Friends of Jimbo 2 update, bringing a second round of cosmetic crossovers with other titles. Available now as a free game update on all platforms, you can now customise your...
News Resident Evil 2, 3, 7 PS5 Physical Versions Coming This December
USA gets them in January 2025
Capcom has officially revealed that physical versions for the PS5 ports of Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard will be released on 6th December 2024. The three titles will then make their way to other territories like the USA a month later in January 2025. Japanese listings currently have...
News Don't Believe Your Eyes in The Thing: Remastered PS5, PS4 Gameplay
Canon continuation of the 1982 Carpenter classic
Previously, we contended ourselves with screenshots of Nightdive Studio's upcoming The Thing: Remastered, which is still due out sometime in 2024. Now we have a gameplay trailer and are already looking forward to a rewatch of John Carpenter's classic 1982 horror film in anticipation. In a canon...
News Lovingly Animated Horror Game Bye Sweet Carole Arrives on PS5 in 2025
Rabbits; rabbits everywhere
Bye Sweet Carole is a gorgeous horror platformer, which isn't something you see every day. It boasts a visual style reminiscent of classic animated movies and looks like it could be something special. Keep an eye out for this one when it arrives on PS5 sometime in 2025. Set in the dark, mesmerizing world of Corolla,...
News Silence Dissenters with Helldivers 2's Truth Enforcer's Warbond on PS5, PC
You can't handle the truth
Helldivers 2 is seemingly returning to a more traditional style of Warbond with the imminent Truth Enforcers, which is all about enforcing Super Earth's will. Embrace your authoritarian side when this one arrives on PS5 and PC on 31st October. Truth Enforcers offers two primary weapons designed for efficient crowd...
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News Star Wars Outlaws Slips PS5 Screen Tearing Bug into Latest Patch
Sleight of hand
Ubisoft pushed game update 1.3.0 live for Star Wars Outlaws in recent hours, ostensibly to continue improving the game's stealth mechanics, amongst other things. Unfortunately, a PS5 screen tearing bug also made its way in, with players quickly noticing the telltale "rippling" effect while the game is in motion and navigating menus.
Mini Review Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake (PS5) - A Gorgeous Return to Series' Roots
“I'd rather betray the world than let the world betray me”
Koei Tecmo is almost single-handedly keeping the niche historical simulation strategy subgenre alive at this stage, which is fitting, as back in 1985, when the company was just Koei, it was primarily responsible for creating it. Not to be confused with the series' latest, PS4's Romance...
Reminder You Must Accept PS Stars Terms of Service to Keep Earning Points
Just get it done
This is a quick reminder to point out you must accept the new Terms of Service for PS Stars within the app on your phone otherwise you will cease earning rewards. PS Plus members who have an active PS Stars account can earn points on every PS Store purchase, which can be exchanged for digital collectibles and cash rewards. The...
News Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster Confirmed for PS5, PS4 in New Gameplay Trailer
Ker-splat
Developer Argonaut Games has risen from the ashes, and the first game on its agenda is a remaster of Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. The project (and developer's return) was announced back in August, and now we finally have confirmation of platforms — including both PS5 and PS4. The news comes via the above new trailer, which features a...
News Stealth Issues Still the Focus of Star Wars Outlaws PS5 Patches
Game update 1.3.0 available to download now
A third PS5 patch focusing on the flawed stealth elements of Star Wars Outlaws has dropped today, with this latest update designed to "give players more flexibility in how they approach situations in addition to tuning enemy AI". Instant fail stealth sections were an issue brought up repeatedly during the...
News Astro Bot PS5 Update Adds Second Free Speedrun Stage, Available Now
Let It Slide
Team Asobi has just released a new game update for Astro Bot, adding the second of five free speedrun stages to the game. The update is approximately 386 MB, so it won't take you long to download. This level, named Let It Slide, has you traversing an icy set of platforms using the elephant power-up to produce your own. In addition to...
News Sniper Elite: Resistance Gets 2025 Off to a Flyer with January Release Date
Season pass offers more missions after launch
Rebellion is giving PS5, PS4 users something to look forward to after they've cleared their 2024 backlog as it's revealed Sniper Elite: Resistance will release for both Sony systems on 30th January 2025. A new trailer accompanies the news, which you can catch above, and pre-orders are available now. The...
News Throwback N64 Platformer Yooka-Replaylee Looks Dazzling in Upgraded PS5 Remake
More than a remaster
Yooka-Laylee, for those who were around for its original Kickstarter run, existed to rekindle the spirit of N64 collectathons, like Banjo-Kazooie. While the final product was largely successful in its ambitions, it lacked the polish of a modern release, and its retro sensibilities often let it down. That’s where
Guide Astro Bot: Building Speed - All Collectibles and How to Go Faster
All collectibles in Building Speed
Looking for a Building Speed collectibles walkthrough in Astro Bot? This page will show you where to find all the collectibles in Building Speed, a speedrun challenge level located in Stellar Speedway. We'll also give you some tips and tricks on how to get faster times. As part of our Astro Bot guide, our Building...
News Ubisoft Confirms Rayman Project in 'Exploration Phase' Following Report of Remake
Limb-itless
It's been over 10 years since the release of Rayman Legends, the last main game in Ubisoft's mascot platformer series. There hasn't been any whiff of a new title over the years — that is, until now, thanks to a new report from Insider Gaming. According to the site, Ubisoft is working on a Rayman Remake. While it's not made clear which...
Random Boxing Champ Cosplays as Hitman's Agent 47 for Fury Presser
"Names are for friends, so I don't need one"
Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk looked especially intimidating during the press conference for the upcoming Usyk vs Fury 2 match in London, with the pugilist rocking up in a convincing Agent 47 cosplay. Sporting the character's signature shaved head, black suit, red tie, black briefcase, and leather gloves,...
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