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News Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary Brings the Puzzler Back with Improved Visuals, New Content
Coming to PS5 and PS4 soon
Who remembers Q.U.B.E.? Following the arrival of the massively influential Portal and Portal 2, this first-person puzzler launched to modest success back in 2012. It's been a full decade since, and to celebrate, developer Toxic Games has announced Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary, a brand new version of the game "completely...
News Ship of Fools Is a Maritime Co-Op Rogue-Lite Sailing to PS5 This Year
Shiver me timbers
We are awash with rogue-likes and rogue-lites these days, but the formula can be excellent when executed well, so we don't mind. Ship of Fools, published by Team 17 and developed by Fika Productions, is another swing at this popular genre, and it's setting itself apart by putting you (and a co-op partner) on a boat. Sailing the...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Also Coming to PS5, PS4
First revealed during yesterday's Xbox show
It's been confirmed Team Ninja's new IP Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will also be releasing on PS5, PS4 in early 2023. The game, which looks a lot like the Nioh series, was announced yesterday for a day one Xbox Game Pass release and it's taken until now for publisher Koei Tecmo to reveal Sony platforms will...
News Minecraft Legends Is a PS5, PS4 Strategy Adaptation Coming in 2023
Brick tactics
Minecraft’s already been a Diablo-esque dungeon crawler, so it’s pretty versatile. We suppose Minecraft Legends is no real surprise, then – an “action strategy game” coming in 2023. “Explore a gentle land of rich resources and lush biomes on the brink of destruction,” the press release teases. “The ravaging piglins have...
News Demonschool Is Tactical Persona on PS5 and PS4, Out in 2023
Into the Breach meets SMT
Just announced at the PC Gaming Show, Demonschool is a new tactical title for PS5 and PS4 that pitches itself as Into the Breach meets Persona. It's currently scheduled to release in 2023, and it invites "fresh-faced students to a colourful island and its 'prestigious' university, where exciting sports clubs, a world-class...
News Rapid, Rainy FPS Bright Memory: Infinite Pulls Trigger on PS5 Port
Raytracing! 120fps! Adaptive triggers!
Bright Memory: Infinite, the quick-fire FPS from FYQD Studio, will launch on PS5 later this year. Originally released for PC in 2021, the game will support raytracing at 60 frames-per-second – or there will be an alternative 120 frames-per-second option available, for those who seek the quickest response...
News The Last Faith Is a 2D Souls-Like Metroidvania That Looks Like Bloodborne with Magic
Comes to PS5 and PS4 in 2022
Yes, we've had a number of games attempt to capture the Dark Souls formula in side-scrolling fashion. Many of them are very good — Hollow Knight, Death's Gambit, and Blasphemous spring to mind — and this latest example, The Last Faith, shows a lot of promise. From publisher PlayStack and developer Kumi Souls Games,...
News Save Earth with a Talking Gun in Time-Bending Puzzler The Entropy Centre on PS5, PS4
Shooting its mouth off
In lieu of Portal 3 (come on, Valve), we'll happily take The Entropy Centre, a freshly announced first-person puzzle game that looks to be in a similar vein. Developed by UK-based indie team Stubby Games, it's not asking you to think with portals, but to think in reverse. Yep, this game is all about manipulating the passage of...
News Isometric 1920s Shooter Enemy of the State Coming to PS5 in, Um, 2024
Prohibition missions
Video games take a long time to make these days, but this one’s been 100 years in the making. Not literally, of course – but Enemy of the State is set in the 1920s, so you kinda get what we’re trying to do with that gag. God loves a trier! Anyway, the title’s pegged for a mid-2024 release, so don’t expect to be playing...
News Arkanoid Finally Turns to Battle Royale on PS5, PS4
Last brick standing
Taito’s iconic arcade brick breaker Arkanoid is getting an update for an all-new audience on PS5 and PS4 – and yes, Battle Royale is in. Arkanoid: Eternal Battle is being developed by Pastagames, and promises a “fully modernised and revamped version” of the classic. Don’t worry if your heart’s still stuck in the 80s,...
News Signalis Resumes the Survival Horror Renaissance on PS4
Out on 27th October 2022
Survival horror games are having a real renaissance all of a sudden, and Signalis is here to ensure that carries over into the indie space. Announced for PS4, it's a really moody, top-down title with an eye-catching pixelated art style. The 27th October 2022 is the release date, making it the perfect Halloween pick-up before...
News The Plucky Squire Brings Storybook Characters to the Real World on PS5
Inventive action platformer looking great
Devolver Digital sure knows how to pick 'em. It's just announced The Plucky Squire, a brand new game from developer All Possible Futures, and the enchanting debut trailer has really caught our attention. It's a bright, kid-friendly action adventure that starts off within the pages of a storybook, but will...
News Rewrite Human History in HUMANKIND on PS5, PS4
Life as we don't know it
SEGA’s turn-based historical strategy game HUMANKIND will rewrite human history – not just on PC, but also on PS5 and PS4. The game – set to release on 4th November – will see you “combine up to 60 historical cultures as you lead your people from the Ancient to the Modern Age”. You’ll “face historical events,...
News Goat Simulator 3 Skips Straight to the Threequel on PS5 This Fall
Bleat-'em-up
Developer Coffee Stain isn't kidding around — it really did just announce a sequel to Goat Simulator, the popular, extremely silly game about being a goat. Entitled Goat Simulator 3 — yes, skipping the 2 — it looks to be more of the same insanity in the announcement trailer above. The trailer itself riffs on that Dead Island 2...
News Bloober Team's Layers of Fears Announced, Coming to PS5 in 2023
Built with Unreal Engine 5
We had a tease of Bloober Team's latest game earlier this week, and now we know what it is, even if it was a little obvious. Layers of Fears is its name, the third entry in the horror series. Check out its announcement trailer above. Details are relatively thin on the ground, but we do know that it's coming to PS5, and...
News Command Your Squad in Aliens: Dark Descent, a Tactical Action Game Coming to PS5, PS4
Squad up
Aliens: Dark Descent is the latest in a long line of games based on the iconic film franchise. Coming from Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive, it's a slightly different spin — a singleplayer, isometric shooter with a tactical twist. "Explore the horrors and wonders of the Alien universe like never before, immersing yourself...
News Milestone Is Making Yet Another Game About Motorbikes with SBK 22
Riding onto PS5 and PS4 this year
Milestone has been making motorcycle racing games since the late 90s, and it's barely shifted from that path all this time. Yes, there have been some outliers, like Hot Wheels Unleashed and Gravel, but the Italian studio has been keeping its games on two wheels for the majority of its existence. Announced today is...
News Ultra-Rare Super Famicom Side-Scroller Rendering Ranger: R2 Returning on PS5, PS4
Getting ultra-rare Limited Run Games physical re-release
Buying an original copy of Turrican director Manfred Trenz’s Rendering Ranger: R2 on the Super Famicom will set you back just shy of $4,000, so you might want to settle for this PS5 and PS4 port instead. The game, originally published by Virgin Interactive only in Japan, is getting a...
News Shantae, the Original GBC Platformer, Belly Dances to PS5, PS4
Hair we go again
The absolutely iconic Shantae may have been something of a commercial flop when it first released for the Game Boy Color in 2002 – but its legacy lives on 20 years later. Shantae has, of course, gone on to become a moderately popular character across various games – all of which are playable on the PS5 and PS4, apart from the...
News Classic NES Platformer A Boy and His Blob Fed to PS5, PS4
Includes Game Boy flavoured bean
The iconic 1989 NES puzzle platformer A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia is coming to both the PS5 and PS4 – and so is its 1990 Game Boy successor, The Rescue of Princess Blobette. Designed by legendary Pitfall programmer David Crane, the two titles see you feeding jelly beans to the titu
News Rollerdrome Is a Shooter on Rollerskates from the Makers of OlliOlli World
And it looks dope
Here's one we weren't expecting — a brand new game from roll7, the studio behind the OlliOlli series. Having put out OlliOlli World just a few months back, it's a pleasant surprise to see another title from the indie team, and it looks like it could be another winner. Rollerdrome is its name, and you can see what it's all about...
News The Critically Acclaimed Tunic Journeys to PS5, PS4 in September
Feeling foxy
You may have heard about Tunic not too long ago. This indie game launched on other platforms earlier in the year, where it received universal acclaim for its unique design and gameplay. Now, it's heading to PS5 and PS4. Playing as a little fox, you explore a mysterious land, slowly piecing together where you are and what's happening,...
News Shenmue's Yu Suzuki Announces Space Harrier with Swans for Phones
You need to see this
Yu Suzuki, one of greatest video game designers of all time, has announced a new game – and no, it’s not Shenmue 4. Unfortunately, this isn’t even a console title – it’s launching 24th June for Apple Arcade, and it’s best described as Space Harrier with swans. Have you got q
News Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Revealed for PS5, Out Next Year
Set five years after Fallen Order
Following months of rumours and speculation, a sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order has been revealed as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The game will release next year, and a PS5 version is announced. There will be no PS4 version. A trailer can be viewed above. One other detail shared by Respawn Entertainment is that...
News Retro Shooter Jim Power Returns in PS4 Collection
Includes long-lost SEGA Genesis version
These retro compilations that keep coming out are not only getting cooler – they’re also getting more obscure. Take the 1993 shooter Jim Power: The Lost Dimension in 3-D, which didn’t even deploy in Europe. The game’s getting ported to the PS4 – but even better, it’ll come bundled with a long-lost...
News Explore a Hand-Crafted, Dystopian Cardboard World in Phonopolis
The latest from Amanita Design
Amanita Design isn't exactly a household name, but its thoughtful, unusual puzzle adventure games are nearly all winners. Machinarium and Creaks are two examples that spring to mind, though the team has made many others in a similar vein. The latest in this line of curious titles is Phonopolis, just announced and...
News WRC Generations Is the Latest Official Rally Sim, Racing to PS5, PS4 in October
KT Racing's last attempt
Nacon and developer KT Racing have announced WRC Generations, this year's officially licensed rally racer. It ditches the number, but this is in essence WRC 11, and will be the studio's final game in the series before the licence moves to Codemasters. The game will feature all the cars, teams, and stages from the 2022...
News Mutant Year Zero Dev Announces Miasma Chronicles for PS5, Out in 2023
Another tactical title
The one noteworthy announcement to come out of the 505 Games Showcase for PlayStation owners is here: Miasma Chronicles, the next game from Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden developer The Bearded Ladies. It's launching for PS5 in 2023 — there's no PS4 version — and will once again be a turn-based tactical experience that sees...
News The Chant Enrols You in a Creepy Cult on PS5
Craft and fight to survive
Ever watched one of those Netflix documentaries about a creepy cult? They tend to be quite alarming, and you can easily see how said stories could form the basis for a horror film or video game. Looks like The Chant is drawing on some real-life inspiration for its upcoming PS5 thriller, as it promises a “spiritual...
News Slick Stealth Platformer The Library of Babel Out on PS5, PS4 This Year
2D title out in the Autumn
Not to be directly confused with the Spanish short story of 1941, The Library of Babel is a 2D stealth platformer from Tanuki Game Studio planned for release on PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year. Set 20,000 years after humanity's extinction, the moody 2D title is said to be inspired by Apocalypse Now. The game does...
News Green Hell VR Welcomes You to the Jungle on PSVR2 in 2023
Virtually dead
We'll be honest: we hadn't heard of Green Hell VR before today, but it seems the game is very well received. Released for PC VR platforms earlier this year, this is a tough survival title that drops you into the Amazon rainforest and simply tasks you with staying alive. As mentioned, the reception has been pretty positive, so we're...
News LEGO Brawls Throws a Yellow Fist at PS5, PS4 This Summer
Super Smash Bros for builders
We hope you like LEGO, because there’s no sign of a slowdown when it comes to new video games inspired by the iconic Danish export. LEGO Brawls is the latest to make the transition from Apple Arcade to console, with a PS5 and PS4 release planned for this summer. The game appears to be a Super Smash Bros-style arena...
News Off The Grid Is a Story Focused Battle Royale Game, Out for PS5 in 2023
From District 9 director Neill Blomkamp
Just under a year ago, it was announced District 9 and Chappie director Neill Blomkamp is lending his services to a AAA multiplayer shooter for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Fast forward to today and the project has been revealed as Off The Grid, a Battle Royale game that adds a narrative focus to...
News Cartoonish Co-Op Shooter Glitch Busters: Stuck On You Looks Like Magnetic Fun
Coming to PS4 later this year
This looks like a breath of fresh air. Glitch Busters: Stuck On You might not have the most eye-catching name, but as you can see in the reveal trailer, this co-op shooter certainly has style, and it looks like it's trying some interesting new things, too. You and up to three others control little characters that are...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Is a Free-to-Play Life Sim Starring Classic Characters on PS5, PS4
Early access coming soon
Well, this seems like a no-brainer, doesn't it? Disney Dreamlight Valley has just been announced, and it's a life-sim adventure game that lets you hang out with all your favourite characters. Oh, and it's free-to-play, releasing on every major platform, and lets you go fishing with Goofy. Just like indoor plumbing, this is...
News SEGA Genesis FPS Zero Tolerance Makes An Unexpected Comeback on PS4
And you can grab a physical version, too
First-person shooter games weren’t all that common on the SEGA Genesis for obvious reasons, but 1994 title Zero Tolerance was remarkable for that reason. The game, alongside Duke Nukem 3D, was one of the very few FPS games available on the classic console – and it’s making a comeback on the PlayStation...
News Tales from the Borderlands Sequel Announced, Spins a New Yarn in 2022
Tale as old as time
In case you didn't know, PAX East is happening right now over in the United States, so we're a little detached over on the other side of the pond. Any announcements that might occur feel a little out of nowhere until we remember what's going down. Case in point: news of a brand new Tales from the Borderlands has just been...
News Mutant Football League 2 Snaps Necks from the Line of Scrimmage on PS5, PS4
There will be blood
A sequel to Digital Dreams’ Mutant Football League – itself an homage to SEGA Genesis cult classic Mutant League Football – is suiting up on PlayStation 5 and PS4. The release, an arcade adaptation of American football with bribed officials and cartoon violence, will expand on the original with more mutants and game modes,...
News EA Sports F1 22 Races onto PS5, PS4 in July
"Biggest shake-up for over a decade"
EA Sports has just announced F1 22, the latest officially licensed Formula One racer from Codemasters. Launching on 1st July, 2022, this new title will reflect the big changes to the motorsport for this season, touted as the "biggest shake-up for over a decade." You can check out the teaser trailer above. The...
News Sonic Origins Spins to PS5, PS4 in June with Multiple Pricey Editions
Lord of the Rings
Update: A little more clarification on the contents of the pre-order packs and Digital Deluxe Edition for Sonic Origins have emerged courtesy of the game's Japanese website. Firstly, the Mirror Mode can be unlocked through gameplay, so you get early access if you pre-order. The coins, too, are for use in the Vault. The extra songs...
News No More Heroes 3 Touches Down on PS5, PS4 This Year
Higher resolution, faster framerate
One-time Nintendo Switch exclusive No More Heroes 3 will (Travis) Touchdown on PlayStation 5 and PS4 later this year. The game – originally released for Nintendo’s hybrid hardware last year – will boast improved HD visuals (expect 4K on PS5), as well as faster framerates and loading times. It promises to be...
News Quality Mobile Game South of the Circle Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Port coming soon
South of the Circle, a game first released to overwhelmingly positive reviews on mobile phones, has been confirmed for a release on PlayStation 5 and PS4 in the near future. From the conveniently named developer State of Play, the game is described as an "emotional narrative experience exploring the relationship between Peter and...
News Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Inserts Coins on PS4 This Year
Quarter circle
Capcom is compiling another collection of coin-op classics, in the awkwardly named Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium for the PlayStation 4. This contemporary compendium of quarter guzzlers previously leaked in Korea, but has since been confirmed by the Japanese publisher. Like its predecessor, Capcom Arcade Stadium, it’ll include a total of...
News Lillymo Games Cooking Up Perils of Baking Remake for PS5, PS4
Eat-'em-up
Perils of Baking, the gastronomic platformer from Lillymo Games – a one-man team at the time – is getting a fully-fledged remake inspired by the 16-bit era of Super Nintendo and SEGA Mega Drive classics. Predictably renamed Super Perils of Baking, the throwback outing has been effectively remade for Sony’s current crop of consoles...
News Max Payne 1 and 2 Remakes Coming to PS5
In partnership with Rockstar Games
Remedy has announced it will be remaking PlayStation 2 classics Max Payne and Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne for PlayStation 5 in partnership with Rockstar Games. The two remakes will be shipped as a single product, with the project currently in the "concept development stage". Remedy will use its proprietary...
News Lawn Mowing Simulator Touches Grass on PS5, PS4 Today with Surprise Lawnch
Get on my lawn
There really is a simulator game for everything, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Menial jobs make for surprisingly compelling gameplay experiences, and Lawn Mowing Simulator will put that theory to the test as it trundles onto PlayStation 5 and PS4 today. Surprise! As the name suggests, the game tasks you with mowing virtual...
News Indie Hit Unpacking Moves Home to PS5, PS4 Soon
Physical and digital releases on the way
There's always another lovely indie game to play, isn't there? They're flippin' everywhere these days, but you won't hear us complaining. Last year saw the arrival of Unpacking on other platforms, and the cosy, chilled out experience picked up a lot of praise. Fortunately, developer Witch Beam is bringing its...
News The Outbound Ghost Is a Scarily Cute 2.5D RPG Haunting PlayStation Soon
Check out the announcement trailer
Well, this looks rather delightful, doesn't it? The Outbound Ghost is confirmed to appear on PlayStation in 2022, and it's a cutesy RPG about little ghouls searching for the afterlife. You play as one ghost who's searching for answers to the mystery of their own death, and along the way, you'll meet other deceased...
News Deliver Us Mars Is an Atmospheric Sci-Fi Mission on the Red Planet Coming to PS5, PS4
Deliver Us the Moon sequel announced
If you enjoyed Deliver Us the Moon, developer KeokeN Interactive has some good news for you. Deliver Us Mars is the freshly announced sequel in this sci-fi adventure series, and you can get a taste for it with the above teaser trailer. Coming to PlayStation 5 and PS4 "soon", the game is set 10 years after the...
News Who Ya Gonna Call?! Your PS5, PS4 Pals for Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed
Somethin' strange in your neighbourhood
We knew Friday the 13th and Predator: Hunting Grounds developer IllFonic was making Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed ever since the company’s CEO said so on a podcast. However, here’s the official confirmation – with a trailer to boot! It’s exactly what you’d expect it to be,
