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E3 2019 From Software and George RR Martin's RPG Elden Ring Confirmed with First Trailer
Seems pretty armless
The long-rumoured collaboration between From Software and George R.R. Martin is real, everyone. Elden Ring has been confirmed, and it's got a typically moody debut trailer. Watch it above. It seems to be a little on the creepy side, but this looks like high fantasy through and through. We aren't much clearer than that on what...
E3 2019 Destroy All Humans Remake Announced, Invades PS4 in 2020
Not an alien concept
Well, there it is. Not long ago, rumours began to appear regarding a new Destroy All Humans title, but instead of a sequel, we're getting a remake. That's right, human hating alien Crypto will be causing havoc on PlayStation 4 "with a fresh lick of chrome". There's little to go on right now, but this appears to be a straight...
E3 2019 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Brings 2.5D Goodness to PS4 Later this Year
More info at E3 2019
The team of Yooka and Laylee brought classic 3D platforming back to the masses with the suitably named original adventure, Yooka-Laylee, back in 2017, but the twosome is switching things up for their next outing. Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a 2.5D side-scroller, and it's coming to PS4 later this year. Accessed via a...
News Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts Takes the Franchise to Siberia
The hunter becomes the hunted
Ah, another Sniper: Ghost Warrior game. After the third entry didn't exactly set the world alight, CI Games is back with another stab at things in the form of Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts. It's coming to PS4, and it said to be "coming soon". Check out the announcement trailer above. In an effort to mix things up,...
News Looks Like Yooka-Laylee Studio Playtonic Games Is About to Announce Its Next Title
Keep your googly-eyes peeled
It's been a while since we heard anything from Playtonic Games. The UK-based team, made up of several ex-Rare employees, created the 3D platformer Yooka-Laylee, and it's been steadily updating the game over the last couple of years. However, back when Playtonic was formed, it said that the game was just the first in a...
News Are You Ready, Kids? SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated Announced
Aye aye, captain
Update: It seems the game will feature a brand new multiplayer mode of some kind, according to the Youtube video's description. Original Story: Yesterday, THQ Nordic revealed that it would be announcing three games over the next three days. Out of all the games within the publisher's huge back catalogue, no one suggested a revival...
News Even the Ocean Swims Ashore on PS4 Soon
Decent pricepoint
Originally released on PC back in November of 2016, pixel art platformer Even the Ocean is making its way to PS4 soon. Check out the teaser trailer above to get a taste of what to expect once it hits Sony's console. "From the creators of ‘Anodyne’ comes a grand story about Aliph, a lowly power plant technician for Whiteforge...
News JUMANJI Gets Its Very Own Video Game, Coming November 2019
Featuring The Rock
Well, this isn't an announcement we were expecting in the lead up to E3 2019, JUMANJI: The Video Game is a product you'll be able to purchase in a handful of months time. It's coming to PS4 on 15th November 2019. After gleaning through the footage in the trailer above, the game looks to be based on the recent 2017 JUMANJI:...
News Apple Devices to Add Full PS4 Controller Support
Part of an upcoming tvOS update
Update: As revealed by the iOS 13 patch notes, full DualShock 4 support will be coming to iOS as well. You can learn more through here. It’s a brave new world at the minute, isn’t it? Stop and drink it in for a second: there’s going to be cross-platform support in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, bitter rivals
News Tour de France 2019 Introduces Online Multiplayer When It Cycles to PS4 This Month
On yer bike
We're not going to pretend to know anything about Tour de France, but we can tell you all about Tour de France 2019, this year's official game based on the event. The famous cycling race has once again been adapted for PlayStation 4, and it crosses the finish line on 27th June. Bigben Interactive takes over publishing duties from Focus...
News Verlet Swing Is Perfect for PSVR, But It's Only Coming to PS4
No virtual reality in sight
Verlet Swing looks like it was tailor-made for PlayStation VR, but instead it's skipping virtual reality headsets for just a simple PS4 release. Check out the announcement trailer above and convince us the game is missing a trick or two. Using a hookshot, you'll fling yourself through the air as you explore weird and...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Revealed, Releases on PS4 in October
A "reimagining"
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has just been announced. It appears to be a retelling of the original Modern Warfare, the game that kicked the series into high gear in 2007. Check out the debut trailer above. "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity...
News Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered Is Real, Crosses Streams with PS4 in 2019
About slime
When a game comes back, and it looks pretty good, who ya gonna call? Well, we suppose you could call your Ghostbusters-obsessed mate? Sorry, that went downhill very quickly. The important thing is, Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered has been announced for PlayStation 4. It follows on from a Taiwanese rating that seemingly outed the...
News The New Call of Duty Will Be Revealed Tomorrow
Going dark
When it rains, it pours. Not only have we learned the release date of Death Stranding today, it seems Activision is finally ready to unveil this year's Call of Duty. Almost certainly called Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, the official Twitter account has put out a short teaser, informing us precisely when to expect the big reveal.
News Need for Speed Returns in 2019, But We Won't See It at E3
Detour
It's all kicking off, isn't it? E3 season is getting underway, and publishers are starting to wake up and make some noise about their upcoming projects. Today, it's EA's turn to share some news, this time regarding the Need for Speed franchise. Having skipped last year after the poor reception to the microtransaction-infested Need for Speed...
News Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Breaks Nintendo Switch Exclusivity to Release on PS4
Announced by Suda51
Suda51 himself had been teasing an announcement taking place at his panel at MomoCom, and here it is: Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is coming to PS4. Originally released earlier this year for the Nintendo Switch, the game was met with fairly mixed reviews, although our friends over at Nintendo Life enjoyed the experience...
News The Savior's Gang Might Be the Most Bizarre PS4 Game Ever
Low price point
We're errm...not entirely sure what to make of this. Just watch the trailer above and come back to us. The Savior's Gang, coming to PS4 next month on 4th June, might be one of the most bizarre games to release this generation. From developer Catness Games, you play as the savior - an entity trapped between earth and heaven. His...
News Codemasters Announces GRID, Coming to PS4 in September
Ultimate edition confirms post-launch content
Codemasters has just revealed its latest racing game, titled GRID. It's coming to the PlayStation 4 on 13th September, and you can get your first glimpse of footage in the announcement trailer above, courtesy of IGN. While it doesn't give away too much, we expect this to be a semi-serious arcade racing...
News Sony Establishes New Unit to Adapt Games for Film and TV
Inspired by Marvel Studios
It would appear that PlayStation’s fed up with Sony Pictures, as it’s launched its own division designed to adapt games to film and television. The aptly named PlayStation Productions will be led by Asad Qizilbash and overseen by Worldwide Studios chairman Shawn Layden, and has already started work on its first slate...
News Pilot the TARDIS in Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, Coming to PSVR in 2019
About time
Doctor Who has had a pretty rocky relationship with video games. The most recent on PlayStation was 2011's Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock, and it was a pretty big disappointment. However, with refreshed interest in the storied sci-fi series, mostly thanks to Jodie Whittaker, it makes sense to revisit the idea. Doctor Who: The Edge of Time...
News Back in 1995 Is a Throwback to PSone Survival Horror, Releasing on PS4 and Vita Next Week
Glorious low res graphics
We all have fond memories of the original Resident Evil and Silent Hill experiences, but developer Throw the Warped Code Out is taking things one step further by releasing a title on PS4 and PS Vita next week that emulates those tense and dramatic survival horror moments. Titled Back in 1995, it looks just like a game...
News Ultra Niche Rail Simulator A-Train Express Travels West
Catch a ride
A-Train Express, the uber-niche rail simulator which launched in Japan in 2017, is catching a ride to Western regions later this year. Developed by Artdink, the PC port features optional PlayStation VR support and adds bullet trains. While it'll be available on the PlayStation Store, a small number of physical copies will be sold by...
State of Play Away: The Survival Series Is Sugar Gliding onto PS4
Going wild
Away: The Survival Series is one of the original games debuted during Sony's latest State of Play presentation. It's a curious game that puts you in control of a sugar glider trying to navigate through a world full of dangers. These dangers include the rest of the animal kingdom and the world around you, which is suffering from natural...
State of Play Predator: Hunting Grounds Brings Asymmetric Multiplayer to PS4 Next Year
Get to da choppa
Well, we weren't expecting this one. During Sony's latest State of Play broadcast, it announced a PlayStation 4 exclusive multiplayer title based on the Predator movies. Named Predator: Hunting Grounds, the game is an asymmetric multiplayer game coming to Sony's console in 2020. It pits a squad of players controlling soldiers...
State of Play Days of Play Returns Next Month with Limited Edition PS4
Look out for new deals and offers
Sony may not be at E3 2019, but its wildly popular Days of Play initiative is returning this summer. As in previous years, you should probably expect discounts across a wide array of PlayStation titles and hardware, although the platform holder will probably keep a lid on the specifics for a few more weeks. As with...
News John Wick Hex Brings the Artistic Action of the Movies to PS4
Strategic action comes to consoles
Wow, this is not an announcement we were expecting to come along on a seemingly quiet Wednesday evening. From Thomas Was Alone and Volume creator Mike Bithell, John Wick Hex looks to emulate the action and gunplay of the movies in a new game for PS4. If the trailer is anything to go by, it looks like gameplay will...
News Tamarin Is a Cutesy 3D Platformer Coming to PS4 This Summer
Stop the insect invasion
The 3D Platformer renaissance continues with Tamarin, an adorable little title that is planned for release on PS4 this summer. It'll cost £22.99/$29.99 at launch, and you can get a taste for its jumps, leaps, and action in the announcement trailer above. Described as a mix of 3D platforming, exploration, and shooting,...
News State of Play Returns 9th May, MediEvil and New Title Announce
Tune in from 9th May
State of Play will return this week, on 9th May at 3PM Pacific. Sony's been a bit more upfront about what fans can expect from the broadcast -- particularly after the backlash to the previous show. Those tuning in can anticipate a brief 10 minute broadcast, with extended footage of MediEvil as well as the announcement of a new...
News Root Letter: Last Answer Is an Enhanced Version of the 2016 Original, Coming to PS4 This Year
Adds FMV cutscenes
We didn't manage to get around to reviewing Root Letter when it released on PS4 and PS Vita back in 2016, but thanks to an enhanced edition going by the name of Root Letter: Last Answer, it looks like we'll get a second chance. It's apparently a pretty good visual novel, and it's coming to PS4 in the west later this year. You can...
News Overpass, an Off-Road Sim Racer, Kicks Up Dirt in October on PS4
Ridin dirty
There aren't too many driving games on PlayStation 4 that concern themselves with real off-roading. Sure, there are plenty of rally games, but if you want to really get into the thick of it, your options are slim. Enter Overpass, a new off-road sim from Bigben Interactive that looks like it'll really put you through your paces. Driving...
News Kansas City Quarterback Patrick Mahomes Fronts Madden NFL 20
New campaign mode sees you become a franchise's face
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and no-look pass master Patrick Mahomes will front Madden NFL 20, which is due out 2nd August. The headline new feature this year is the Face of the Franchise: QB1 Career Campaign, which will see you working your way through college, before facing the draft and...
News Slay the Spire Plays Its Cards Right with a PS4 Release Next Month
Deck yeah
You may have heard the name Slay the Spire doing the rounds. Currently available on PC, it's a deck-building strategy game with roguelike elements, and everyone seems to love it. Good thing it's getting a PlayStation 4 port so we can see what all the fuss is about. Picking from three characters, you slowly accumulate cards to customise...
News Puyo Puyo Champions Gets a Western Release on PS4 in May
Competitive puyo popping
At the end of last year, a game called Puyo Puyo eSports launched in Japan. This version of the popular puzzler focused on competitive play, and has been exclusive to its home region for months. Today, SEGA has announced the game is coming west after all, under the name Puyo Puyo Champions. It features everything found in...
News Cel-Shaded Shooter XIII Returns 13th November on PS4
Lucky number
We can’t help but feel old when we consider there's an entire generation of gamers who haven’t seen PlayStation 2 copies of XIII in a GAME bargain bin. But with the cel-shaded shooter now being over 15 years old, there will be kids sitting their GCSEs this summer who are younger than the artistically inspired FPS. For those of you...
News God of War Gets Its Very Own Card Game, Launches Later This Year
Card of War
God of War is a year old this month, and it seems Sony isn't stopping at just free themes and avatars. Board game developer CMON has announced that it's hard at work on a card game based on Kratos' Norse adventure, imaginatively named God of War: The Card Game. "In God of War: The Card Game,
News Sony Has Just Revealed the PS5, Not Launching This Year
Super-powered console already in the hands of devs
Sony has just announced the PlayStation 5 – or, to be more specific, its “next-gen console”. An exclusive article published by Wired today reveals intricate secrets about what the company has been cooking – and it gives us a much better idea of what to expect. In short, it’s super-powered,...
News Frostpunk Brings Its Chilling Survival Strategy to PS4 This Summer
Cold as ice
Over in PC land, Frostpunk has been a resounding success. Launching roughly a year ago, it's a city building game with lots of strategic elements, and it's highly regarded. The world is a frozen wasteland, and it's up to you as ruler to make tough decisions about resources, citizens, and the city itself. If that sounds like your cup of...
News No Straight Roads Looks to Conquer EDM on PS4 Later This Year
Excision! Borgore! Zeds Dead!...Anyone?
Who didn't go through an EDM phase at some point in their life? This scribe was an unabashed Dubstep lover throughout his teens, and so No Straight Roads is a mighty appealing prospect for someone who still dabbles in a bit of UKF Dubstep here and there. Pitched as an all-out war between rock and electronic...
News This Is Snooker Goes Head-to-Head with Snooker 19
The thirsty chicken involved
Three people wait for a good PlayStation 4 snooker game, and then two come along at once. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting for a decent tennis title, but we’re not bitter or anything. Anyway, hot on the heels of Snooker 19’s release date announcement, Birmingham-based developer VooFoo has announced This Is Snooker...
News Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection Cuts PS4 This Fall
Bundles six games
Here’s an announcement that will at the very least excite Nintendo Life editor Damien McFerran (we think): Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection is coming to the PlayStation 4 later this year. A compilation with online play incorporated by Digital Eclipse, the package will bundle together the following six titles: Samurai...
News Sakura Wars Returns on PS4 This Winter in Japan, Spring in the West
Blossoming
Sakura Wars is a bit of a cultural phenomenon in Japan, but you’d be forgiven for not knowing about the old SEGA Saturn series. There were sequels on PlayStation platforms, but the dating-sim-cross-JRPG has been largely absent for the best part of 15 years. Now it’s set to make a return on the PlayStation 4, with Project Sakura Wars...
News Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Goes for Gold on PS4
National ANTHEM
You can’t beat a good ol’ Olympics game, can you? While license holder SEGA may have skipped Rio 2016, it’s looking to build upon the likeable London 2012 with Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: The Official Video Game. Due out this summer in Japan and next year in the West, the title appears to feature a host of disciplines, including...
News Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition Announced for PS4, Coming 3rd April
More SHiFT codes!
This is the Borderlands announcement you were looking for, right? Oh, anyway, Borderlands: Game of the Year is coming to PS4 in just a week's time, releasing on 3rd April. It'll bring with it the original game along with a whole host of enhancements and upgrades that'll surely make it the best version available. The remaster...
News Shovel Knight Dev Yacht Club Games Announces Cyber Shadow for PS4
"Quintessential ninja action"
Have you ever wondered what Yacht Club Games would do after Shovel Knight? The answer isn't quite as straightforward as you think. The studio has just announced a retro ninja action platformer named Cyber Shadow. It's very much in the company's wheelhouse, but Yacht Club isn't on development duties -- it's merely...
News WayForward Announces Shantae 5, Coming to PS4 Later This Year
It's a kind of magic
Fans of the hair-whipping half-genie Shantae have been pretty well served this generation. On PlayStation 4, you can play Risky's Revenge, Pirate's Curse, and Half-Genie Hero, which means you have easy access to almost every game. Following on from the latter, it seems WayForward is ready to move onto the next action platformer...
State of Play Five Nights at Freddy's VR: Help Wanted Announced for PSVR
Working the late shift
In another curve ball during State of Play, Five Nights at Freddy's VR: Help Wanted has been announced for PlayStation VR. Coming in the spring, this new chapter in the popular horror series ups the ante by placing you in a virtual version of the intense, jump scare heavy action. If you're unfamiliar with Five Nights at...
State of Play Iron Man VR Suits Up on PS4 and PSVR This Year
Jarvis, play the debut trailer
Well, we weren't expecting this. To kick off the inaugural episode of State of Play, Sony debuted a trailer for the newly announced Iron Man VR, coming to PlayStation VR exclusively in 2019. Developed by Camouflaj, the game sees you take the role of Tony Stark - Iron Man - as you don the famous red and yellow suit and...
News The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Sounds Like It'll Launch on PS5
Preciousss
It’s that time of the generation where we start hearing about next-gen titles, and The Lord of the Rings: Gollum certainly sounds like it’ll launch on the PlayStation 5. A new partnership between publisher Daedalic Entertainment and Middle-earth Enterprises, the narrative-driven action adventure will be the first of a long-running...
News Speed Badminton Finally Gets Its First Officially Licensed Game
Out on 3rd April as a PlayStation exclusive
According to Wikipedia, crossminton is a globally recognised sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and squash. Never heard of it? No, us neither – but it appears to be a racquet-based game without a net, where you need to successfully smash a shuttlecock into an opposing player’s quadrant...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Announced for PS4, Coming Q1 2020
A direct sequel to the 2004 original
After the circling of numerous rumours, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has finally been officially announced at a GDC keynote. It's coming to PS4 in the early months of 2020, and you can get a taste of the action on offer in the announcement trailer above. Confirmed to be a direct sequel to the 2004...
