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Guide How to Change Weapons and Armor in Mass Effect: Andromeda
Equip your new gear
Changing your weapons and armor in Mass Effect: Andromeda takes a little more effort than you might think. You can pick weapons and armor up from defeated enemies or find bits and pieces stored away in containers, ripe for the taking. However, unlike most other games that have some sort of loot system, you can't simply equip...
Guide Mass Effect: Andromeda Romance Walkthrough - All Male, Female Relationship Options
We'll bang, okay?
Ah, so you're eager to bang some aliens, eh? Staples of any good Mass Effect title, relationships and romance make a return in Mass Effect: Andromeda. Whether you choose to play as male or female Ryder, there are several potential love interests for you to peruse. In this guide, we'll be detailing all of your romantic options and...
Guide Mass Effect: Andromeda Character Builds
Skill and profile recommendations
Mass Effect: Andromeda may not be BioWare's best game overall, but there is one area where it excels, and that's combat. Gunfights are punchy and full of cool abilities - and its these skills and powers that we're focusing on with this guide. Unlike Commander Shepard of the original Mass Effect trilogy, Ryder isn't...
Guide Ghost Recon: Wildlands' Best Weapons and Where to Find Them
Locations of the game's greatest guns
Guns across the board seem to be pretty well balanced in Ghost Recon: Wildlands, but we've stumbled across several choice picks that have made our lives as special agents that much easier. As such, we've put together this guide on where to find some of the best guns in the game. We'll be trying to add to this...
Guide How to Update PlayStation VR's System Software
Virtual reality firmware updates
Just like the PS4, Sony is also releasing firmware updates for the PlayStation VR headset. But how you update the virtual reality device's system software? In this guide, we show you how. How to Update PlayStation VR's system software: Here's how to download the latest firmware update for PlayStation VR: Connect...
Guide How to Change Your PSN Profile's Colour on PS4
Give your profile a lick of paint
Did you know that you can change the colour of your PSN profile on the PlayStation 4 as part of PS4 firmware update 4.50? You'll need to create a PS4 cover image first, but you can find out more information on how to do that through the link. Once you've got a cover image, we're going to show you how to change the...
Guide How to Post Status Updates to PS4's Activity Feed
Tell the world what you're up to
Sony's always wanted the PlayStation 4 to feel a little bit like a social network, and it's edged ever closer to that goal with PS4 firmware update 4.50. Previously, the Activity Feed was the domain of auto-published content like Trophy unlocks and screenshot shares, but now you have a little more control over what...
Guide How to Attach an External HDD to Your PS4
Increase your storage space with a USB hard drive
You can finally attach an external hard drive disk (HDD) to your PlayStation 4 as part of firmware update 4.50. There's one thing you'll need to keep in mind before you take advantage of this feature, though: your external HDD must support USB 3.0. If it's a USB 2.0 drive, then it won't meet Sony's...
Guide How to Create Custom Wallpapers on PS4
Set a beautiful background
The PlayStation 4 has got some fantastic pre-made themes, but what if you want something a little more personal? That's where PS4 firmware update 4.50 comes in. The software upgrade lets you make your very own backgrounds - but how do you create custom wallpapers on PlayStation 4? Allow us to quickly explain the process...
Guide 5 NieR: Automata Questions You May Need Answering
Fast travel! Saving! Locked chests! More!
NieR: Automata doesn't care for convention in the slightest. Yoko Taro's madcap action RPG actively does its best to defy expectations, but that means that it can be confusing at times. Because we're lovely folks who just can't resist helping you out, we've put together a list of some of the most commonly...
Guide 10 Ghost Recon: Wildlands Tips and Tricks for Rookie Agents
Help for conquering cartels
With Bolivia under the control of druglords, gangsters, and corrupt military factions, it's safe to say that Ghost Recon: Wildlands' South American setting isn't exactly a prime holiday destination. Thankfully, the game doesn't put you in the shoes of a hapless tourist, instead opting to make you the squad leader of a...
Guide Horizon: Zero Dawn Tips and Tricks All Beginner Hunters Should Know
Hints to help you get started
After plenty of build-up, Horizon: Zero Dawn finally releases on the PlayStation 4 this week – and we've put together six tips and tricks that you need to know before you get started with the game. These are spoiler-free suggestions that should help you to get off to the best possible start; recommendations that we...
Guide Everything You Need to Know About Horizon: Zero Dawn
Every question answered
Horizon: Zero Dawn is comfortably the biggest PlayStation 4 launch of the year so far, and it's arguably the most important new intellectual property that the platform holder's created since The Last of Us. Naturally, we've put together tons of content to help ease you into the role-playing game – and we've included answers...
Guide PS4 to PS4 Pro Data Transfer
Copy over all those Games and Saves to a PS4 Pro
So, you've got your hands on a brand new PS4 Pro, and you may be wondering how to transfer all of your games, saves, and other data across to the supercharged system. Alternatively, you may have bought a PS4 Slim, and be looking to move all of your content across. But what's the easiest way to do this...
Guide Where to Find All 18 Antique Coins in Resident Evil 7
Pelicans in your pocket
Resident Evil 7's upgrade system is, quite frankly, genius. In order to maintain consistency with the grounded nature of the campaign, Capcom has done away with Australian accented merchants and complicated mission complete screens. Instead, it's incorporated Antique Coins: collectibles located around the Baker plantation...
Guide Which Difficulty Should You Play Resident Evil 7 On?
Madhouse
There are three different difficulty settings for you to choose from in Resident Evil 7, but which one should you pick? Unlike in most games, the options do more than tweak health settings, so we figured that we'd break down all of the differences for you so that you can choose which one is for you. We should stress straight away that...
Guide Four Resident Evil 7 Tips Which May Save Your Ass
Baker foil
Resident Evil 7 is a ruthless game. The antagonistic Bakers ain't messing about, and they will take you down. The good news is that you'll have the opportunity to fight back, you just need to know how. While we didn't want to put up a guide riddled with spoilers showing you exactly what to do in each scenario – where's the fun in that...
Guide How to Find Diablo III's Anniversary Dungeon
Hell and back again
Diablo III's latest patch added in a whole new dungeon to celebrate the original Diablo's 20th anniversary. Naturally, said dungeon is a 16-floor remake of the first game, complete with pixelated visuals, old enemies, and retro sound effects. In short, it's pretty cool. However, the dungeon is only available for a limited time...
Guide Boxing Day 2016 - Best PS4 Deals (UK Edition)
Season of sales
Christmas is well underway, which means that it's time to start thinking about those Boxing Day sales. You've no doubt got a big wad of cash burning a hole in your pocket, and you're probably wondering where you should invest it. Well, we've pulled together some of the better 26th December savings in this article, and we'll be...
Guide Boxing Day 2016 - Best PS4 Deals (US Edition)
Sale away
Boxing Day 2016 is traditionally a bigger window for deals in the UK, but there's still some good stuff up for grabs in the United States. We'll be updating this article over time with all of the best PlayStation 4 deals in the United States, so do check back if you're eager to splash some Christmas cash. <products region="USA"...
Guide The Best PlayStation Gifts for the Holiday Season (US Edition)
Keeping Claus busy
Ho ho ho! Spoilers: Santa doesn't actually exist, so you have to actually buy Christmas gifts. Fortunately, we come sharing tips for the gamer (or gamers) in your life. Sony's peddling so many accessories, games, and extras this year that there's… Well, a worrying amount of goods to pick. But don't worry: we've selected the...
Guide The Best PlayStation Gifts for the Holiday Season (UK Edition)
Press X to Xmas
'Tis the season to spend money. God, that's really freakin' cynical, isn't it? It's also probably not the best way to kickstart our shameless article in which we peddle PlayStation gifts in the hope that you'll click through and earn us a bit of commission. Wait a minute, are we writing all this down? Bloody hell! Seriously, though,...
Guide What Time Does Sony's PSX 2016 Press Conference Start?
Action stations
This is it, then: the final PlayStation press conference of the year. To be fair, the calendar hasn't exactly been overflowing with them in 2016. Yes, we had the excellent E3 2016 this summer, but TGS 2016 and PlayStation Meeting were both considerably low-key – especially when it came to new software announcements. Without a...
Guide When and Where to Watch The Game Awards 2016
TGA! TGA! TGA!
The Game Awards 2016 will be held live in Los Angeles tonight, and you're probably wondering what time the action will get underway, eh? And what can you actually expect from the show if you do decide to set aside time to watch it? Well, we come bearing answers to all of your most burning questions. What Time Do The Game Awards 2016...
Guide The Best PS4 Cyber Monday Deals - US & UK
The savings aren't over yet
So you've survived being crushed by the mobs on Black Friday? The fun doesn't end there however - today you can grab some great online deals as it's Cyber Monday, where the only injury you are likely to get is a repetitive strain injury. We've compiled a list of some of the best deals (for US and UK) and the most useful...
Guide How to Build Bases in No Man's Sky
Home sweet home
No Man's Sky has received an enormous patch named the Foundation Update, which incorporates the ability to build bases. Unfortunately, like so much of Hello Games' divisive hit, it's not immediately obvious what you have to do to create your own intergalactic home. But we come with tips. Basically, you're going to want to fly around...
Guide The Best PS4 Black Friday Deals 2016 in the UK - Hardware Bundles, Games, Accessories
Lightning discounts on PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, and PlayStation VR
Black Friday 2016 may be an American tradition, but that hasn't stopped the UK from playing catch-up with the crazy deals. And as a PlayStation website, we're here to help you find the best offers that Sony's got to offer in Britain. Whether it's cheap hardware bundles, cut-price games, or...
Guide The Best PS4 Black Friday Deals 2016 in the US - PS4 Pro, PS4 Slim, PlayStation VR Offers
Deep discounts on Sony hardware, games, and accessories
Black Friday 2016 is upon us, which means North American retailers are awash with great PlayStation gaming deals. As is the case every year, you can expect a mix of hardware bundles, low-price games, and reduced accessories for your PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita. There are also the...
Guide The Best 4K UHD HDR TVs for PS4 Pro in 2016
Screen cleaner
While every PlayStation 4 owner will benefit from the advantages enabled by the PS4 Pro, there's no question that those with an HDR-enabled 4K television will get the most of the machine. We don't propose to be experts when it comes to high-end audiovisual equipment, but that's not going to stop us from pulling together a list of the...
Guide How to Download and Install Mods for Skyrim on PS4
Modfather
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is out now on PlayStation 4, and if you're looking to add something a little extra to the vanilla role-playing experience, you'll be happy to know that the remaster features mod support. In other words, you can download and install user-created content for your game. At the time of writing,...
Guide Which Race Should You Pick in Skyrim on PS4?
The adventure begins
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is a massive role-playing game that you can sink hundreds of hours into. As such, you need to carefully consider what kind of character you want to play as, lest you find yourself wanting to start over 50 hours down the line. In Skyrim, there are ten different races to choose from...
Guide How to Fix Blurry Images in PlayStation VR
Out of focus
PlayStation VR's resolution isn't flawless, so you're always going to get some degree of blurriness when wearing the headset. However, if you're struggling to read text or even see what's going on around you, then you may need to make some adjustments in order to get a clearer, focused experience. Here are some things that you can try...
Guide Spruce Up Your PS4 Profile with Cover Images
Header hype
Sure, you can select a horrendous avatar if you so desire, but have you ever wished that you could personalise your PlayStation 4's profile page a little bit more? Sony now allows you to upload an image and use it as a header, similarly to on Twitter and Facebook. If you've taken some cool screenshots with the Share button, this is a...
Guide How to Create, Manage, and Organise Folders on PS4
File and smile
Alright, quit giggling at the front – you may be a whiz at operating your PlayStation 4, but anyone landing on this page from Google may have a few questions to ask about folders. The good news is that they're super easy to create and manage, as the video above or the remainder of this brief article will evidence. To create a...
Guide What Time Does Sony's TGS 2016 Press Conference Start?
We go again
You may have only just recovered from last week's PlayStation Meeting 2016 press conference, but it's time to do it all over again ahead of the Tokyo Game Show this week. Sony's annual Japanese press conference is always aimed directly at the domestic market in Asia, but fans will want to tune in regardless, as it's sure to hold value...
Guide What Time Does Sony's PlayStation Meeting 2016 Start?
The time is Neo
It's all very exciting isn't it? Later today, Sony is expected to announced not one, but two new pieces of hardware at its PlayStation Meeting event. Held in New York, the show will no doubt have an impact on the whole of the gaming sphere, with the Japanese giant set to officially unveil the PlayStation 4 Slim and the PlayStation 4K...
Guide 10 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hints and Tips for New Agents
Augment your mind
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided can take a while to get used to. It's a complicated title that spreads itself across multiple genres, never quite settling on one specific brand of gameplay. As such, we've put together a list of ten relatively basic but very handy tips to get wannabe Interpol agents up and running. With any luck, these...
Guide Everything You Need to Know About Gamescom 2016
Press conference times! Games! Live streams!
Gamescom used to be the second biggest week on the PlayStation calendar, but it's been quiet over the past couple of years. The reason? Sony's been showing up, but it hasn't exactly been going all out. The press conferences that it used to hold in Germany, for example, appear to be a thing of the past;...
Guide 10 No Man's Sky PS4 Tips for Beginner Space Explorers
Hints to help get you on your way
No Man's Sky is a dense, occasionally obtuse game that doesn't always make its systems clear. We've been playing Hello Games' opus for a good while now, and have compiled a list of ten spoiler-free tips that should make your introduction to outer-space that little bit easier to understand. Plutonium is your best...
Guide What Time Do Ubisoft, Sony PlayStation's E3 2016 Press Conferences Start?
Catching fire
The doors of the Los Angeles Convention Centre haven't even opened yet, but E3 2016 is already in full swing. Following on from EA and Bethesda's press conferences, it's now time for Ubisoft and Sony PlayStation to take to the stage. As was the case yesterday, we've produced a handy guide to show you when the media briefing
Guide What Time Do Bethesda, EA's E3 2016 Press Conferences Start?
Time to go
This is it, then: the big show beckons. E3 2016 is right around the corner, and you're probably going to want to know when the press conferences get underway. Today's big events include EA's own EA Play press conference, as well as Bethesda's show. Below you'll find a handy guide explaining when these media briefings will get underway, in...
Guide When Do Overwatch's PS4 Servers Go Live?
Time to get online
Rather smartly, Blizzard is allowing you to get your hands on Overwatch ahead of its official 24th May launch so that you can get the game downloaded and installed ahead of time. You may be wondering, however, when the servers will go online. Fortunately, we have answers! The official live time is the same globally: 00:00AM BST...
Guide Where to Find All Estus Shards in Dark Souls III on PS4
Locations for all Estus Flask upgrades
If you're coming from Bloodborne, then Dark Souls III's limited use Estus Flask may be proving something of a wake-up call. Fortunately, you can upgrade the number of uses that your magical Thermos has by collecting Estus Shards and presenting them to Andre the Blacksmith. There are eleven Estus Shards in the...
Guide How to Beat All of Dark Souls III's Bosses on PS4
Gotta vanquish 'em all
It's time to kindle the bonfire once again, brave knight: Dark Souls III has arrived to give you a timely blast of boss fight blues. But worry not, hardened warrior – we come wielding hints for all of the major fights in From Software's freshest foray. Seeing as you lot shouted at us for spamming the homepage with...
Guide Which Character Class Should You Select in Dark Souls III on PS4?
Also, what do the attributes do and which Burial Gift should you pick?
While plenty of punishment awaits you in Dark Souls III on the PlayStation 4, the first hurdle that you'll need to straddle is the creation of your character. In addition to determining the looks of your hero, you'll also need to select a class from the list of ten available...
Guide How to Check if PSN's Down on Your PS4
Offline and out
In news that has us positively panicking about our traffic stats, Sony has added a tool to the PlayStation 4 that allows you to check whether the PlayStation Network is down or not. All you need to do to use it is go to the console's 'Settings' page, select 'Network', and click on 'View Status of PlayStation Network Services'. It'll...
Guide How to Enable Online Friend Notifications on PS4
Keep friends, those you love, close to you
The ability to see when your friends come online is perhaps the most requested PlayStation 4 feature after folders – and, as part of firmware update v3.50, it's finally here. But how do you enable the option? It's pretty straightforward, but just in case you're stuck, we've included a step-by-step guide...
Guide How to Appear Offline on PS4
Do not disturb
There's no doubt that the PlayStation 4 is an extremely social system, but sometimes we all crave a little alone time. Fortunately, with firmware update v3.50, Sony has introduced the ability to appear offline. But how do you change your status? Well, it's quite simple really. 1. Navigate to your PS4 profile From the PS4's main menu,...
Guide How to Use PS4 Remote Play on Your PC, Mac
Never stop playing
Remote Play, the nifty PlayStation 4 feature that allows you to stream your games wherever you go, has now been extended to the PC and Mac. This means that, in addition to the PlayStation Vita, you'll be able to play all of your games on a laptop or a MacBook – as long as you have a DualShock 4 controller and a USB charging...
Guide SMITE PS4 Hints and Tips for Beginner Gods
SMITE up your life
MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas) have had a massive impact on the PC gaming landscape as they collectively rode the growing wave of game streaming to become one of the industry's biggest genres. It's strange, then, that this multiplayer juggernaut has largely bypassed PlayStation consoles and it's only with the recent...
