PS Vita News (Page 8)
News Mysterious VanillaWare Title 13 Sentinels Delayed Indefinitely, Vita Version Cancelled
Unlucky number
Hey, remember 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim? Kind of? No? Not really? The game's been in the works at VanillaWare for years now, but aside from a couple of cameo appearances -- the most recent being at Tokyo Game Show 2017 -- the title's been a frustrating enigma. It feels like it's been around forever, but we know basically nothing about...
News PQube Is Done with PS Vita, Says It's a Bird That Can't Fly
"Sony doesn't like the PS Vita games anymore"
Niche publisher PQube – the British company responsible for bringing a bunch of titles to market, including Cat Quest and Punch Line – has said that it’s ceased supporting the PlayStation Vita now. As part of a Twitch stream, the firm admitted that it wanted to continue releasing games for the...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Black Ops 4 and Red Dead 2 Continue Impressive Top 5 Run on PS4
Western blockbusters are on a roll
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may have been jumped by Luigi's Mansion, but the new Nintendo 3DS release wasn't able to top it by much. Treyarch's shooter remains a relatively strong seller in Japan, now weeks out from its launch. It shifted a further 26,000 copies on PlayStation 4, with total retail sales reaching a...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Retains Retail Dominance for Third Week
More than a fistful of dollars
To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Red Dead Redemption 2 remains at the top of the UK retail chart for the third week in a row. Apparently holding 30 per cent of the market to itself, the smash hit Western continues to be a resounding success, despite selling about half as well as last week. A lack of major new...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 245
Best West
There’s been a small break in the release schedule since Red Dead Redemption 2 released, allowing us all to conquer the Wild West as competent cowboy Arthur Morgan. And while Spyro: Reignited Trilogy and Fallout 76 linger tantalisingly on the horizon, you’ve still got a little more time to embed yourself in Saint Denis and its...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts RDR2 Can't Beat Black Ops 4
Assassin's Creed Odyssey in the conversation
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 toppled Red Dead Redemption 2 in the October 2018 PlayStation Store sales charts – but the latter only had a few days of tracking. Activision’s first-person shooter emerged victorious on both sides of the pond, while Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and FIFA 19 traded third and...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Jumps Red Dead Redemption 2 to Retake Top Spot
Treyarch's shooter continues great run
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has done really, really well in Japan. The PlayStation 4 shooter has once again secured the top spot of the software charts, leaping over last week's leader, Red Dead Redemption 2, in the process. Treyarch's title has shifted another 39,000 copies, which is impressive given that this...
Store Update 6th November 2018 (Europe)
Good work, 47
Another varied week on the European PlayStation Store sees everything from the unpronounceable Déraciné to the awe-inducing Tetris Effect release. Hitman 2 is also available from Friday for anyone who picks up the pricier Gold Edition – but peasants will have to wait an additional week, we’re afraid. PS4 Games: SkyTime 5th...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Grab October 2018's PlayStation Plus Games
November's arrive tomorrow
Today, the 5th November, is your last chance to grab October 2018's PlayStation Plus games from the PlayStation Store. November's selection hits the store tomorrow, the 6th November, so you'd best get October's titles added to your digital library if you haven't already. A quick recap, October's PlayStation Plus lineup...
News UK Sales Charts: Ain't No Shifting Red Dead Redemption 2 from Summit
Western registers strongest second week of 2018
A dry week for new releases saw Red Dead Redemption 2 secure the strongest second week sales of any game in 2018 in the UK, as the critically acclaimed Western saw its physical units dip by just 51 per cent compared to its debut weekend. That’s a strong hold for a title already putting up huge...
News Here's Your First Look at Persona 5 Protagonist Joker in Catherine
No Joker
It’s the crossover event of the century – well, no, it’s not really, but it’s still pretty neat. Persona 5 protagonist Joker will be playable in remaster-cum-remake Catherine: Fully Body, assuming you pre-order and pick up a first-print copy in Japan. And while the character will only be accessible in the Babel and Colosseum modes,...
News PS Vita's All-Time US Best-Sellers Show Why Sony Binned System
Top ten's life sales equivalent to Spidey's first month
NPD analyst Mat Piscatella has released the list of all-time best-selling PlayStation Vita software in the United States, and it paints a pretty damning picture. Top of the charts is launch title Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and it’s followed by the dismal Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified and...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 244
A wee drum
The cold clutches of winter have arrived, but there’s still a packed PlayStation 4 release schedule to keep you warm during these dark nights. Red Dead Redemption 2 is barely a week old, and the likes of Fallout 76 and Hitman 2 are lingering tantalisingly on the horizon. Sammy Barker, Editor: I love Red Dead Redemption 2 so much that...
News Catherine: Full Body Bares All in New PS4, PS Vita Trailer
Sony seemingly not censoring this one
Catherine: Full Body is out on 14th February in Japan, and it’s no simple remaster. Adding an entirely new scenario and character to the campaign, this new trailer runs through all the additions you can expect from the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita re-release. Honestly, it’s an impressive offering – there are...
News PlayStation Plus November 2018 Games Announced
Confirmed earlier than usual
Your PlayStation Plus games for November 2018 have been announced... Kind of. The official reveal will be coming later today, but Sony's cocked up and all but confirmed the headline acts over on YouTube. And yes, the leak from earlier this month was right -- you're getting Yakuza: Kiwami and
News Japanese Sales Charts: Red Dead Redemption 2 Rides Straight in at Number 1 on PS4
Red or dead
Red Dead Redemption 2 has topped the Japanese software charts, gunning down Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which had been sat at number one for two weeks in a row. Rockstar's open world masterpiece came in at 133,000 copies on PlayStation 4, which is a respectable total. Black Ops 4, meanwhile, is still doing very well for itself in second...
Store Update 30th October 2018 (Europe)
The mountains of madness
Still playing Red Dead Redemption 2? Of course you are. But the world keeps turning and games keep releasing, so whether you like it or not, this is another huge week on the European PlayStation Store. Here’s everything that’s vying for your attention. PS4 Games: Amplitude 29th October Steep X Games Gold Edition (Not...
News Japanese Developer Sheds More Light on Sony Censorship Scenario
Game going through 'strict inspection'
There’s lots of chatter about censorship on Sony systems at the moment, but one Japanese developer has shed a little more light on the situation. Hot on the heels of a spate of sexual games being “covered up” on PlayStation platforms, developer Light has spoken about its game
Talking Point What Free November 2018 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will November 2018's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the November 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when exactly will the November 2018 PS Plus lineup be announced? We actually might know this month's PS+ lineup ahead of time, as it leaked right at the very beginning of October. All the same, we're going get into all of the PS Plus rumours...
News UK Sales Charts: Red Redemption 2's Retail Sales Almost 70% on PS4
But can't topple FIFA 19 with just 27% of GTA5's debut
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of those juggernaut blockbusters that appeals to all players regardless of a console’s audience, so Sony will be delighted with the performance of the game on its console. A very impressive 68 per cent of the sequel’s UK retail sales were made on the PlayStation...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 243
Is it red?
As if we need to even ask the question this week, eh? Spoilers: practically everyone’s playing Red Dead Redemption 2 this week. Let’s see if the comments paint a similar picture, shall we? Sammy Barker, Editor: Yeah, Red Dead Redemption 2 for me. The controls are about as comfortable as rubbing your hands against a cheese grater,...
News Night Trap Will Ham Up the PS Vita Because Why Not?
Sure, whatever
Night Trap made its grand PlayStation 4 comeback last year, but that ain’t stopping the SEGA CD cheese-fest from putting in an appearance on the PlayStation Vita. Limited Run Games has announced that a physical version of the FMV foray will go up for sale on 2nd November. We’re going to assume that it’ll be available on the...
News Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut Hacks and Slashes Its Way to PS Vita Next Month
The horror, the handheld horror
This isometric sliding puzzler is a pretty enjoyable experience on PS4, but its small-scale puzzle rooms always seemed like a great fit for handheld. Fortunately, Slayaway Camp: Butcher's Cut is coming to PlayStation Vita, as you can see from the above trailer. This grisly puzzle game includes all the same content as...
News Japanese Sales Charts: SoulCalibur VI Struggles As Call of Duty Cleans Up
Always believe in your soul?
The soul still burns, but it does so from within a trashcan in Japan these days. SoulCalibur VI endured a disastrous opening in its native Japan, selling a feeble 24,049 copies on the PlayStation 4. That’s way down on previous entries, and with the sequel also struggling in Western territories like the UK, it’s not...
News Be Very Careful if You're Changing Your PSN Username
There are some worrying warnings
Sony’s been sending out beta codes for the new PlayStation 4 firmware update which allows you to change your username. There are a few disclaimers before you go ahead, though, and they’re freakin’ terrifying to say the least. The platfo
News September 2018 NPD: Marvel's Spider-Man Enjoys the Biggest Launch in PlayStation History
PS4 tops hardware charts
Marvel’s Spider-Man smashed records during its launch month in the United States, with the NPD Group reporting that the exclusive secured the highest launch month dollar sales for a PlayStation exclusive of all time. The title also enjoyed seventh largest debut of any PlayStation release ever, and is the third best-selling...
News UK Sales Charts: New Releases Struggle as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Stays on Top
CoD and chips
As we move further into the games industry's busiest release period, it seems most new titles are going to struggle against an immovable top three. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, FIFA 19, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey have all held onto first, second, and third respectively. This is the second week at the top for Treyarch's multiplayer only...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 242
All together now
The nights are drawing longer and the gaming news is drying up as new releases ship, but no one could ever complain that there’s nothing to play. The release calendar is absolutely stacked right now, so here’s what we’re playing this weekend. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m so close to 100 per cent Trophy completion in Hitman...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Brings Shady Business to PS4 and PS Vita Early Next Year
Check out a new trailer
It feels like we've been waiting eons for Shakedown: Hawaii, the follow-up to the enjoyable crime 'em up Retro City Rampage. The wait is nearly over, however, as VBlank Entertainment reveals a brand new trailer and a whole bunch of new info on the PS4 and PS Vita title -- including a release window. This 16-bit, Grand Theft...
News Persona 3 and Persona 5 Dancing Get Slick Character Trailers
Meet the gang(s)
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight each have a new trailer detailing their playable characters. You can find Starlight's above, and Moonlight's below. We must admit, hearing that Persona 5 tune has given us the urge to slap the soundtrack on in the office. What a banger. Both games are due out...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Is a Huge Hit on PS4
Blackout
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has stormed the the top of the Japanese software charts, shifting an impressive 229,000 copies on PlayStation 4. Immediate sales have bettered those of Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and Call of Duty: WWII, making this a big win for Activision and Sony. Aside from Black Ops 4's...
Store Update 16th October 2018 (Europe)
Welcome to the stage of history
It’s not quite time for Red Dead Redemption 2 yet, but don’t think the European PlayStation Store is letting up. This week sees the release of SoulCalibur VI, LEGO DC Supervillains, and Starlink: Battle for Atlas. There’s also a palm reading game for some reason. PS4 Games: Super Blackjack Battle II – Turbo...
News UK Sales Charts: Call of Duty Sinks to 11 Year Low at Retail
But digital marches forward
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 set a new global sales record on the PlayStation Store at launch, while its first weekend at UK retail represented an 11 year low for the franchise. What can we infer from this? Either the British public has fallen out of love with Activision’s first-person shooter series (unlikely) or...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 241
Black hot
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is out and Red Dead Redemption 2 is calling, so there’s lots for us to gab about in this week’s WAYP. All that’s left is for us to pose that age old question: what are you playing this weekend? Sammy Barker, Editor: I've got until Red Dead Redemption 2 releases to finish off Hitman, because I want to be...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Spider-Man PS4 Swings By
But FIFA 19 on top in Europe
A reminder of just how huge the FIFA franchise is: Marvel’s Spider-Man was forced to settle for second position in the European PlayStation Store charts for September. The web-slinger came out on top in North America, where he fought off tough competition from NBA 2K19 and EA Sports’ aforementioned soccer sim. They...
Guide Best Assassin's Creed Games Ranked
Blade runner
Ah, Assassin's Creed. The success of Ubisoft's massively popular open world series is partly responsible for pushing the publisher up near the very top of the industry food chain, where it now sits alongside the likes of EA and Activision. But as is the case with any long standing franchise, Creed has had its ups and downs. Some of its...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Assassin's Creed Odyssey Starts Strong on PS4
Spider-Man still in top 10
It's been another solid week for PlayStation 4 software sales in Japan. Although the new Mario Party jumped in at number one in the charts, Assassin's Creed Odyssey entered in second place, shifting a reasonable 45,000 copies on Sony's system. Fellow newcomer Mega Man 11 also made the top ten, coming in at number seven on...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 19 Outmanoeuvres Assassin's Creed Odyssey for Top Spot
Greek tragedy
Despite underperforming at physical retail compared to its predecessor, FIFA 19 is number one for its second week on sale. The drop from last week's sales numbers is 64 per cent, which actually isn't too bad for a game -- especially one that will likely have far longer legs than many of the other titles currently in the charts...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 240
An odyssey
Marvel’s Spider-Man! Assassin’s Creed Odyssey! Crumbs, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is out next week! And then there’s Red Dead Redemption 2 lingering tantalisingly on the horizon. Your weekly WAYP is heating up, so enough of the awkward pre-ambles – let’s get stuck in. Sammy Barker, Editor: I finished the story in Marvel's...
News PS4 Controlled 63% of the UK's Software Share in September
Marvelous
Sony absolutely obliterated the competition in September, with the PlayStation 4 controlling 62.8 per cent of the UK’s physical software share. This means that it comfortably outsold any packaged games sold on the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC – combined. Its share increased from 40.4 per cent in August due to the success of
News Japanese Sales Charts: New PS4 Titles Dominate Software as Spider-Man Is Dethroned
Warriors Orochi 4 steals the top spot
It's been a big week for PlayStation 4 software in Japan, where three brand new PS4 titles have stormed the top of the charts. Straight in at number one is Warriors Orochi 4, shifting a very reasonable 101,000 copies on Sony's system. Its success suggests that Japan wasn't burned too badly by the dismal Dynasty...
News October 2018's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
Laser show
It's the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means. PlayStation Plus has been refreshed, and October's new lineup is now ready for download in Europe. North America hasn't quite caught up yet, but the new Plus games will follow shortly. As a reminder, the headline games this month include Friday the 13th: The Game and...
News September's PS Plus Games Will Be Replaced Soon
Grab 'em while you can
You’ve got a few hours left to grab September’s selection of free PlayStation Plus games, so you know what you need to do. It was a strong lineup last month, with Destiny 2 and God of War III Remastered leading the charge – but heck, some of the cross-buy stuff was great, like Another World and Q.U.B.E. Director’s Cut...
Store Update 2nd October 2018 (Europe)
All the games
The apocalypse is upon us. No, we’re not referring to global politics – just the latest European PlayStation Store update. This week sees Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, and Astro Bot Rescue Mission all release. Not enough for you? How about Mega Man 11 as well? WWE 2K19? We could go on. PS4...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 19 Is Already the Biggest Game of the Year
But sales are down compared to 2018
FIFA 19 sprung Marvel Spider-Man’s offside trap to secure the biggest launch of 2018 in the UK – even though physical sales are down 25 per cent year-over-year. It’s worth remembering that GfK Chart-Track only takes into account physical sales right now, so the digital data may skew matters somewhat. The...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 239
The stage of history
The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder, but the release calendar sure as hell is heating up. There are a metric ton of titles on the horizon, and we’re battling to get on top of them all. The question is: how are you keeping up? Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: You better believe I'm still polishing off...
News Fate/Extella Link Now Launches in Early 2019 on PS4, Vita
Action title delay confirmed
Dynasty Warriors-esque action title Fate/Extella Link has been hit with an inevitable delay in North America and Europe. The PlayStation 4 and PS Vita sequel to the really rather good Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star was due to launch in the second half of this year, but now publisher XSEED Games has confirmed that it's...
News PlayStation Plus October 2018 Games Announced
5 PS4 titles up for grabs
October 2018's PlayStation Plus games have been revealed, and it's a... Not-so-strong month for those subscribed to the service. At least, not as strong as previous months, which, to be fair, have been pretty crazy. The headline acts on PlayStation 4 are Laser League and Friday the 13th: The Game. 2064: Read Only Memories...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Spider-Man PS4 Spends Third Week Straight at the Top
Amazing
Spider-Man is showing off his amazing spider-strength in Japan, where Marvel's Spider-Man has secured its third consecutive week at the top of the software charts. We can't remember the last time a Western-made title stuck around this long at number one, so Spidey's success is super impressive. The title now sits at 244,000 copies in Japan,...
News PSN Name Change Rumour Is a Load of Nonsense
You won't lose everything
There’s no doubt that the most requested PlayStation Network feature is the ability to change your username, with many lamenting the decisions they made over ten years ago when Sony’s online service was established. PlayStation 4 firmware update v6.00 launched recently with no consumer-facing features to speak,...
