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News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Pleads for Modder Restraint on PC
Keep Kalm and Carry On
Like asking the ocean nicely if it wouldn't mind holding the tide back, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has appealed to modders and players to show some restraint, just once. Sadly, if our time on the internet has taught us anything, his pleas will almost certainly fall on deaf ears. When the PC version...
News December's PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Are Available on PS5, PS4 Now
New frontiers
The latest selection of PS5 and PS4 games have now arrived on PS Plus Extra and Premium. December's selection of titles are live on their respective tiers of the subscription service, providing a total of 15 additional games to enjoy (including a handful of retro classics that were released slightly early). Here's a reminder of...
News Official PlayStation Blog Reveals Game of the Year Winners, Astro Bot Sweeps
Over 1.6 million votes cast
The official PlayStation Blog has revealed the results of its Game of the Year 2024 polls. Users were invited to vote across a number of categories, and the blog itself says that over 1.6 million votes were submitted globally. Imagine keeping track of all those! Anyway, the big winners include Astro Bot (which swept six...
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Will Boast Bosses Pulled from Dark Souls Series
"I may be but small, but I will die a colossus"
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's attempt to make Elden Ring battle royale a thing, Nightreign, will feature fearsome enemies and bosses from across the Dark Souls series, arriving in the multiverse-like realm of Limveld. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to note the inclusion of some familiar foes in the...
News Dominant Balatro Dev Pokes Fun at Absurd PEGI Ratings Debacle
"I should add microtransactions/loot boxes/real gambling to lower that rating"
Localthunk, the mysterious developer behind poker-like sensation Balatro, has poked fun at the PEGI age rating debacle which marred its launch. The game was pulled from the PS Store after its age requirement was inexplicably raised from 3+ to 18+ for the use of "prominent...
Guide Onimusha: Warlords: All Magic and Power Jewel Locations
Where to find every Magic Jewel and Power Jewel
What are all Magic and Power Jewel locations in Onimusha: Warlords? While making your way through the game, you'll likely find items known as Magic Jewels and Power Jewels. These are pick ups that permanently upgrade both your health and magic metres, so naturally you're going to want to find as many...
Guide Onimusha: Warlords: All Decoder Box Solutions
How to unlock every Decoder Box
What are all Decoder Box solutions in Onimusha: Warlords? Every so often, you're going to come across a Decoder Box in the game that asks you to come up with a phrase to answer the question on the chest. In this Onimusha: Warlords guide, we're going to reveal all Decoder Box solutions. Opening them all unlocks the...
Guide Onimusha: Warlords: All Number Puzzle Solutions
How to unlock every Trick Treasure Box
What are all number puzzle solutions in Onimusha: Warlords? You're going to encounter numerous number puzzles, better known as Trick Treasure Boxes within the community, throughout the game, but how do you unlock them? The spinning dials and the act of matching up numbers may confuse you, but we're on hand with...
News PS Plus Members Get Early Access to Select PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's January Sale
Sneak peek
Some things in life are inevitable — death, taxes, and PS Store sales. Sony has already lined up its (presumably) massive January sale, and while that won't properly get started until after Christmas, PS Plus members can now browse and buy a selection of games that are due to feature in the deal. If you've subscribed to PS Plus at any...
News UK Sales Charts: Black Myth: Wukong Breaks into a Predictable Top 10 as Christmas Looms
Monkey business
As we quickly approach the holiday season, the UK's physical games chart is looking about as predictable as you can imagine — save for one new entry. Black Myth: Wukong launched to retail on 12th December, and it's managed to secure a debut position of 7th place. That's not too shabby considering the game has been available...
News PS Studios and Many More Spread Some Seasonal Cheer with Festive Cards on PS Blog
Season's greetings
It's that time of year again — PlayStation Studios and a whole bunch of third-party developers and publishers have gathered on the PS Blog to spread some holiday cheer. As always, these digital greetings cards a real treat to look through. While some are better than others, there's some really lovely artwork on these things...
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Network Test to Take Place in February on PS5
Registrations opens in January
We can't help but be excited to try out Nightreign, Elden Ring's fast-paced cooperative offering, arriving in 2025. Developer FromSoftware (a development studio that rarely misses) has revealed that PS5 players can sign up to take part in a network test for the standalone adventure. Registrations open on 10th January,...
News Elden Ring Alone Eclipses Combined Dark Souls Series' Sales
Thus shall you be blessed with Nightreign
Prior to the release of Elden Ring, the Dark Souls series, comprised of Dark Souls, Dark Souls II, Dark Souls III, and all of its associated DLC and subsequent re-releases and remasters, amounted to an astonishing 27 million units, as well as perhaps being the most influential of the last decade. Elden Ring...
Random PS5, PS4 Shovelware Isn't Even Trying to Hide Its Plagiarism Anymore
Joel, is that you?
Those of you who’ve been unlucky enough to browse the PS Store lately will know it’s infested with AI art, knock-offs, and shovelware. However, the lack of curation is emboldening devs, as evidenced by the upcoming Forest Ranger Life Simulator. As you can see from the key art, it features a character who resembles Joel from...
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Will Not Have Crossplay
Walled garden
Elden Ring: Nightreign has a huge focus on co-op, although you can technically play it offline and in single player if you like. Despite this, FromSoftware is not offering crossplay in the game. “Similar to the original Elden Ring, there will be cross-generational play but not cross-platform play,” director Junya Ishizaki told
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for December 2024?
Plus or minus?
Are PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium ending 2024 with a bang? it's time to find out. As per usual, a slew of new games are coming to Extra, including the well received Sonic Frontiers. The Blue Blur's open world adventure might be worth a look, even if you're not keen on the SEGA mascot himself. Speaking of open worlds, Forspoken...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 559
The weekend after The Game Awards
With the flurry of early December releases finally out, and The Game Awards in the rear-view mirror, we can officially relax and enjoy the holidays. We have so much gaming to catch up on that there's no shortage of things to play, so here's what we're kicking back with this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I recently picked...
News Balatro's Friends of Jimbo Stars Ominous Ben Starr as Jimbo
"You can't spell 'collaboration' without 'Balatro'"
There is something decidedly unsettling about the card game Balatro, judging by its marketing and that strange doll that occasionally takes over the game's social media accounts (we don't play, preferring the more refined Queen's Blood). An eerie new trailer with
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Explained, Can Be Played in Single Player and Offline
Everything you need to know
The announcement of Elden Ring: Nightreign will have caught many FromSoftware fans, especially as the studio wasn't really expected to have any news to share having put out Shadow of the Erdtree earlier this year. It did, however: a co-op game for up to three players that uses the frameworks of Elden Ring for a different...
News Dave the Diver DLC Takes Us on a New Adventure In the Jungle on PS5, PS4
Coming late 2025
Dave the Diver, the wonderfully variable fishing/restaurant sim, is getting a meaty new DLC expansion in "late 2025". It's called In the Jungle, and as the name suggests, it'll see Dave and his crew leaving the mysterious Blue Hole behind and exploring a whole new location. Little else is known about the DLC for now, but we can...
Round Up What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2024?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
The Game Awards is just as much about those coveted gongs as it is the reveals these days, and given this year marks the 10th anniversary of the show, Geoff Keighley has gone bigger and better than ever before with the latter. This 2024 edition played host to multiple major announcements, and you can find all the ones...
Poll How Would You Rate The Game Awards 2024?
Have your say on TGA's 10th anniversary show
And that's The Game Awards for another year! The 10th-anniversary show has just concluded, crowning Astro Bot the 2024 Game of the Year and making a bunch of big announcements. You find All The Game Awards 2024 Winners and What Was Announced at The Game Awards 2024 through
News PS5, PS4 Series Reboot Double Dragon Revive Is Actually Ages Away
Pre-orders available now
We don’t know why, but we expected Double Dragon Revive to be nearer to release than this. The title’s actually targeting a 23rd October, 2025 release date, which is almost a year away. Nevertheless, pre-orders for the title are available now. <related ids="175687"> There are two options: a $34.99 standard...
News SEGA's Not Telling Us Much About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for PS5, PS4
New road awaits
A new Sonic Racing game is in development, but here’s the briefest of hints from The Game Awards. We basically get to see a few seconds of Shadow the Hedgehog’s fist, as he jumps into a black-and-red sports car. <related ids="175687"> Unfortunately, there’s no release date or no mention of gameplay mechanics or roster...
News Elden Ring: Nightreign Announced, a Co-Op Game for PS5, PS4
Releasing in 2025
FromSoftware has announced a new, standalone Elden Ring with the subtitle Nightreign, releasing in 2025 for PS5 and PS4. Elden Ring: Nightreign is a co-op game that appears to pull in bosses from other FromSoftware experiences, with The Nameless King from Dark Souls 3 appearing in the footage. Rise Together – Join forces with...
News Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Takes Series Back to 2D Action Roots on PS5, PS4
From the makers of Blasphemous
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is the first game to be unveiled at the 2024 Game Awards, and it looks like it could be a winner. Published by Dotemu and developed by The Game Kitchen — the team behind the Blasphemous series — this winds back the clock on Koei Tecmo's historic action franchise, taking it back to its roots...
Live Watch The Game Awards 2024 Livestream Right Here
The pope giveth, and the pope taketh away
The Game Awards, generally, is the last big gaming event of the calendar year. A combination of glitzy awards ceremony and marketing deluge, the show tends to blend celebration of the past 12 months with a glimpse of what’s to come next. This year sees a crowded field of favourites, including PS5...
News Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Has a Smorgasbord of Silly Side Activities
There's no limits to what a pirate gets up to
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii does appear to be diving off at the deep end tonally – or should that be diving off the wooden plank? Nevertheless, it’s the side-content that tends to take the SEGA series in a particularly silly direction, and the latest entry will be no different. In...
News It's a Good Time to Be a Visual Novel Fan on PS5, PS4
Death Match Love Comedy! brings its brand of slapstick comedy overseas
While we don’t think PS5 or PS4 present the perfect place to play visual novels, the improvements to Remote Play and release of the PS Portal have tipped the scales somewhat. Death Match Love Comedy! may be one worth keeping an eye on in 2025, then. The title first launched on...
News Indie Phenomenon Balatro Passes Another Impressive Sales Milestone
Ace in the hole
Roguelike poker revolution Balatro has passed another major sales milestone, with 3.5 million copies sold. The surprise hit has come an extremely long way since initially being removed from the PS Store following a PEGI rating dispute. Indie underdog stories are some of our favourites, and solo developer and artist LocalThunk...
News PlayStation Wrap-Up 2024 Finally Working After Over 24 Hours Offline
Update: Finally find out what you played
The Spotify Wrapped-esque platform, PlayStation Wrap-Up, is now available for all PSN users to check out their gaming stats for 2024. You can log in on the official website through the link, and you'll be treated to various statistics all about your year on PlayStation. The PlayStation Wrap-Up begins by...
News Sly Cooper Proves Sony's PS2 Emulator Is Stealthily Getting Better
On the sly
If you've been paying attention, you might have already realised this, but Sony's PS2 emulator for its classic PS Plus Premium re-releases appears to be improving. Eagle-eyed fans of Sly Cooper have spotted a better image quality in the game since the latest update. With the most recent patch installed, the original Sly adventure does...
News Fortnite's Tactical FPS Mode Looks Like a Whole New Game for PS5, PS4
In the Wick of time
Fortnite is just incredible. While dev Epic has been a little quieter rolling out the release’s new modes than Fortnite Festival and Rocket Racing, it continues to morph into a full-blown platform with 5v5 tactical FPS Ballistic, out today. As you can see from this launch trailer, this looks more like Rainbow Six than it does...
News 12 New PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Arrive Next Week
Not the biggest bang you can go out with
Sony has today confirmed the lineup of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games coming to the service for the month of December 2024. Arriving next week on Tuesday, 17th December 2024, the PS5, PS4, and Classic titles are as follows: PS Plus Extra: December 2024: Sonic Frontiers (PS5, PS4) |
News Flirt with Otakus As an Internet Angel in Needy Streamer Overload on PS5, PS4
Attention
Already available on Nintendo Switch and PC, visual novel Needy Streamer Overload is beaming to the PS5 and PS4 from 21st January. The game – which depicts the darker side of parasocial relationships – see you assume the role of a vapid individual, who’s only goal in life is to become an Internet sensation. “Turn Ame-chan –...
Guide Best PlayStation Christmas Gifts 2024 - PS5 Consoles, Games, Gift Cards, Accessories & More
The best PlayStation presents and stocking fillers
If you're on the lookout for the best Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered right here on this page. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts for your friends and family. Below, you'll find excellent present...
News Unlike Rocket Racing, Fortnite's Festival Mode Will Be Supported Through 2025 and Beyond
Keep the party going
Back when Fortnite introduced its LEGO and Rocket Racing offshoots, a third addition was made with Festival, developed by Rock Band studio Harmonix. The rhythm game, which features hundreds of licensed music tracks to play along to, is confirmed to be getting continued support through "2025 and beyond". In a recent blog post,...
News Elden Ring DLC Not Eligible for BAFTA's Best Game Award
"Full games" only
At this point, it's possible the whole Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion probably taking home Game of the Year at Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards thing may have gotten under our skin. We're all FromSoftware fans here, but at the end of the day, DLC does not a full game make. Maintaining
News LEGO Fortnite Expands with Social Sim Brick Life, Launches This Week on PS5, PS4
LEGO city uncovered
LEGO Fortnite is undergoing some pretty major changes and expansions, and chief among it all is the arrival of Brick Life. This is a brand new game mode in which players explore and hang out in an open world LEGO cityscape, working jobs, socialising, and decorating their own space with furniture. You can get a taste of it in the...
News 3 Bonus PS Plus Premium PS2 Games Available to Download Now
30th anniversary brings treats
Sony is still celebrating the 30th anniversary of PlayStation, with today's update shining a light on PS2 classics now live on PS Plus Premium in a bonus drop for the service. Available to download now in the UK and Europe, with availability rolling out to the USA later in the day, the three games are: Jak and...
News Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring DLC in The Game Awards' Fan Vote Final
Along with three gacha heavyweights
Geoff Keighley has announced the finalists of The Game Awards' community vote, and the final five nominees that have made it through two rounds of voting are completely unsurprising. Votes are being collected now until Wednesday, with the nominees being: Black Myth: Wukong Elden Ring: Shadow of the...
News Fantastic 2022 RPG Chained Echoes Is Getting a Big Expansion Next Year
Echo, echo, echo...
Chained Echoes is getting a full-blown expansion in the second quarter of 2025. Titled Ashes of Elrant, it's actually set before the final events of the main game, and features a new story, a new party member, new locations, over 40 new monsters to fight, and 15 new music tracks. Just in case you missed out on Chained Echoes...
News Former God of War Art Director Returns to PS Studios, Now at Naughty Dog
After brief stint at Netflix
Raf Grassetti, best known for his work on the God of War series at Sony's Santa Monica Studio, has returned to PlayStation. After his work as art director on God of War Ragnarok, Grassetti left the team for a new role at Netflix, where he worked on an unknown new AAA IP for about 17 months. Now, he's back under Sony's...
PS Store Sales Charts Nothing Can Top Call of Duty, But Phasmophobia Came Close
Spooky
Sony has unveiled the November download charts for PS Store, and it makes for unsurprising reading. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tops the North American charts for both PS5 and PS4, as well as PS5 in Europe. Meanwhile, Phasmophobia, which launched just before Halloween on PS5 and PSVR2, is in the top five — second place in NA and fourth in...
News Dress Up Gacha Infinity Nikki Attracts 10 Million Players Too
10 Resonite Crystals for all players
This past weekend marked the release of multiple large-scale live-service titles, and all appear to have achieved instant success. The Path of Exile 2 servers were brought to their knees as early access went live, Marvel Rivals brought in 10 million players, and now
News Anime Fighter Sequel Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Confirmed for PS5, PS4
An inevitability
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is getting a sequel — and we can't say that we're surprised. Released for PS5 and PS4 in 2021, The Hinokami Chronicles adapts the early story arcs of super-popular manga and anime property Demon Slayer into the form of an arena fighter. It was developed by CyberConnect2,...
News PowerWash Simulator Unwraps Another Free Festive Level, Available Now on PS5, PS4
Ice rink needs a deep clean
PowerWash Simulator has recently released another seasonal level for players to hose down, and it's available for free on PS5 and PS4. The DLC stage is a Christmassy ice rink, though you'll need to blast away all the grime to reveal the colourful, gleaming display underneath. As well as this sizeable new level, which...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Players Fed Up with Activision's 'AI Slop' Artwork
How many fingers should Santa have?
A six-fingered image of zombie Father Christmas appears to be the last straw for some Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 fans, who claim this is the telltale sign of low-effort generative AI. At the same time, Activision defenders insist it references the sixth entry in the subseries. The authenticity of Santa's horrible...
News Fortnite Goes Ballistic, Full Tactical 5v5 FPS Mode Inbound
ADS and all that
The ever-changing Fortnite is again reinventing itself, this time as a Valorant-style 5v5 tactical first-person shooter. Best of all, Fortnite Ballistic is available this week, launching into early access on Wednesday, 11th December. Epic Games marketing director Molly Dyer provided additional details on the PlayStation Blog. In...
News Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster Hit with Last-Minute Delay into 2025 on PS5, PS4
Crocodile tears
Having previously been confirmed for PS5 and PS4 back in October, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos won't be releasing before the year is out. The remaster was targeting a vague '2024' window, but developer Argonaut Games has decided to delay the game into early 2025. "This decision was not made lightly," the studio writes in an official...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 558
Free for all
If you're feeling the pinch this month, you have more options than ever to play some games for free. Whether you're up for some superhero slugging or just fancy dressing up all pretty, you can check out some cool new games without breaking open the wallet. Can't argue with that! Aaron Bayne: I finally picked up Hunt: Showdown 1896 on...
Axe more like it
Great-looking sequel Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has nailed down a release date on PS5 and PS4. The side-scrolling action title will actually launch sooner than anticipated, jumping ahead of its previous February window to the 28th January. The first Tails of Iron was really well received — and this follow-up is promising...
News The Thing: Remastered Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Priced at £25 / $30
Night Dive Studios has launched its latest classic remaster, The Thing: Remastered, bringing back an underappreciated PS2 classic horror game. The PS5, PS4 remaster is available now on the PS Store, and is priced at £24.99 / $29.99. The launch trailer can be viewed above. You can expect the campaign to run at up to 120...
News Black Ops 6 Is Going Free for a Whole Week on PS5, PS4
Eyes on target
If you've been on the fence about buying Black Ops 6, you may be interested in knowing that the game's going free to play all next week. The popular shooter launched for PS5 and PS4 back in October, and was met with very positive reviews from critics. The fan reception has been a bit up and down since then — as it always is when it...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (December 2024)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
News Foamstars Support Ends in January as Square Enix Drops Soapy Live Service Shooter
Bubble's burst
Square Enix is essentially ending support for Foamstars, the quirky live service shooter that launched for PS5 and PS4 in February. The game's final season — called 'The Party Goes On!' — begins on the 13th December, and runs through to the 17th January. After that, there'll be no more seasonal updates — although Foamstars...
News Your 2024 PlayStation Wrap-Up Will Be Available Starting Next Week
Stat's a wrap
Sony has confirmed that the annual PlayStation Wrap-Up will become available very soon. Each December, PS5 and PS4 players can login online and get their very own PlayStation Wrap-Up, providing all sorts of fun stats and information about your gaming habits and achievements for the year. From 10th December, you'll be able to get your...
News Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Goes Above and Beyond with Bonus Content, Including Lost Levels
Legacy
The soon-to-release Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered will feature a suite of extras aimed squarely at fans of the beloved PS1 and PS2 action adventures. Developer Aspyr has hinted at this bonus content before, but now we've got all the details. The headline act has to be 'Lost Levels' — a collection of areas that were cut...
News Bleach: Rebirth of Souls Avoids February Madness with March Release Date on PS5, PS4
Awakening
Bandai Namco has scheduled a mysterious 'Announcement Trailer' for Bleach: Rebirth of Souls, which is airing on the 4th December. It seems likely that we're getting a release date; the anticipated anime fighter has been locked in for 'early 2025' since September, so the timing certainly adds up. The game's been getting a bunch of...
News My First Gran Turismo Available This Friday for Free on PS5, PS4
A demo for Gran Turismo 7
Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced that My First Gran Turismo, which is essentially a PS5, PS4 demo for Gran Turismo 7, will launch this Friday, 6th December 2024. It's available for free, and lets you try race events, time trials, Music Rally stages, and license tests from the full game. You can get a visual sample...
Guide GTA 5: All Missions List
Every mission in GTA 5 revealed
GTA 5 is an incredibly big open world game with a vast array of activities and missions to take on, so it can at times be difficult to track your progress through the main story. To give you a helping hand, this GTA 5 guide presents a list of all missions in the game. All GTA 5 Missions List: There are 83 missions...
News Gamers Are Reportedly More Interested in Watching Games Than Actually Playing Them
Play has limits
You're statistically more likely to be watching a video about games than you are playing one yourself, according to a newly published report. MIDiA Research, which crunches the numbers on various aspects of entertainment, has recently claimed that gamers are spending more of their week watching gaming-related videos on YouTube and...
News Black Myth: Wukong, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Stellar Blade All Celebrated at PS Partner Awards
Big games get big rewards on big night
The annual PS Partner Awards in Tokyo carried added significance this year, as PlayStation celebrated its 30th anniversary. For those unfamiliar with this event, its designed to reward developers for their performance on Sony systems across the Japan and Asia region, so leans towards commercial success as...
News PlayStation Joins Social Media Shift as Bluesky Rockets in Popularity
Press anything but X
PlayStation is the latest major games company to begin using Bluesky, a new social media site that's been growing massively in popularity the last couple of months. In gaming circles at the very least, there's been a sort-of unspoken shift from X (formerly Twitter) to this new platform. The former's poorly-received policy and...
News 3 More PS Plus Essential Games Yours to Download Now
Work together
Revealed last week, the three latest PS Plus Essential games are now available to download now for active members. If you need a reminder of what's on offer for December 2024, here's the list of PS5, PS4 titles: It Takes Two (PS5, PS4) | Review Aliens: Dark Descent (PS5, PS4) |
News PS Blog Wants to Know Your 2024 Game of the Year on PS5, PS4
Voting open
It's that time of year again. As 2024 starts to wind down, the official PS Blog has begun its public voted Game of the Year awards, and voting is now open. You can have your say across a total of 19 categories and polls, voting for all your favourite games you've played throughout this year. All the usual categories are here, like Best...
News Capcom Fighting Collection 2's ESRB Rating Suggests It's Not Far Away on PS4
Power Stone is almost in reach
Capcom has been gradually bringing all of its classic titles forward in retro compilations, and the next one up is Capcom Fighting Collection 2. Announced back in August, the collection includes a bunch of exciting old school fighters, and it appears that it won't be long until we get to play them all. As spotted by...
News Visions of Mana Director Snapped Up by Square Enix Following Studio Cuts
A new vision
Visions of Mana director Ryosuke Yoshida has announced that he left the NetEase-owned Ouka Studios on the 31st October, and that he's now working at Square Enix. Of course, Square Enix published Visions of Mana to begin with, so the move makes sense. Previously, Yoshida was a designer at Capcom, helping develop titles like Devil May...
News PS Store 30th Anniversary Sale Offers 2,000+ PS5, PS4 Game Deals
Crash! Final Fantasy! Persona!
Sony's extensive range of Black Friday discounts is set to expire at midnight tonight, but the PS5, PS4 games on offers have already been replaced with a new set. To mark the 30th anniversary of PlayStation, a new promotion has put over 2,100 titles on sale. Available until 20th December 2024, here are some of the new...
Black Friday 2024 Best Deals on PS5 Consoles, Games, Controllers, SSDs, and More
Update: Cyber Monday deals now live!
Update (Mon 2nd Dec, 2024 08:00 GMT): Cyber Monday is here, bringing with it the final deals we'll see during this year's Black Friday sales bonanza. We're continuing to update this page with all the best PS5 and PS4 deals available, so have a browse below. Original Article: Looking for the best PS5 and PS4...
News Fortnite Attracts 14 Million Concurrent Players to Hip-Hop Concert Event
A new record for the release
The curtain has just closed on another epic Fortnite event, featuring performances from Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and Juice Wrld. The finale to the current Remix season paves the way for Chapter 6, which has a Japanese theme to it. The concert attracted over 14 million concurrent players, a new record for the...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024?
Plus or minus?
2024 is drawing to a sudden close, and Sony's revealed the games that are coming to PS Plus Essential in December. As per usual, we want to know your thoughts on the latest lineup. To kick things off, we've got Hazelight smash hit It Takes Two, which, following its original PS4 launch in 2021, has really solidified a reputation as...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 557
A very thankful edition
It’s the last weekend of December, which means, somehow, we’ve almost reached the end of the year. How the heck did that happen, huh? Strangely, this year’s release schedule kicks up a notch next week, so there’s no rest for the wicked here at Push Square Towers. Robert Ramsey: I've been replaying Trails through...
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
News Yes, Godzilla Roams the Map in Fortnite's Japan-Themed Season
Update: Cinematic trailer shows off even more
Epic Games has showcased the first trailer for Fortnite’s anticipated Chapter 6 Season 1 update, which is named Hunters and has a Japanese theme. The big takeaway from the trailer is that Godzilla will be roaming the map, which should lead to some exciting set-piece moments during Battle Royale...
News K-Pop Superstars NewJeans Leave Label Days Prior to Rumoured Fortnite Crossover
Attention
K-pop icons NewJeans have announced they will leave their record label Ador, a subsidiary of Korean giant Hybe, days prior to their rumoured appearance in Fortnite. According to reliable leakers, the Super Shy singers are due to headline the next season of rhythm game Fortnite Festival, replacing current star Snoop Dogg. Based on past...
News Lies of P DLC Scheduled for Early 2025, Developer's Next Game a Sci-Fi Horror
That's no lie
Publisher Neowiz and developer Round8 Studio have peeled back the curtain on their future plans, and it seems the team behind Lies of P is very busy. According to Korean site EBN, the DLC for the Pinocchio-themed Souls-like is scheduled to arrive in the first quarter of 2025. No further details have been shared on this, but it's not...
News Horror Curio Slitterhead Emerged from Ideas for a Big Budget Siren 3
Forbidden Siren indeed
Slitterhead, the unusual horror action title from the creator of Siren and Gravity Rush, exists today because of concepts initially created for a potential Siren 3. In an interview with Keiichiro Toyama (translated by Auto
News No Man's Sky Is Bringing Back Limited-Time Expeditions Over Next Two Months
Those interstellar goodies could still be yours
Hello Games is bringing back limited-time Expeditions for those particularly adventurous No Man's Sky players missing them. Like October's The Cursed (above), these undertakings will pose new threats and obstacles to overcome, as well as rewarding the successful with unique, limited-time gear...
News Bloober's Cronos: The New Dawn Inspired by Dead Space, Alan Wake Mechanics
We expect amputations, and a flashlight
Still riding high from the positive reception to its recent Silent Hill 2 remake, developer Bloober Team is shifting its focus to the future. Unsurprisingly, Cronos: The New Dawn is a survival horror title, pulling from genre greats like Dead Space and Alan Wake, expected to launch on PS5 sometime in 2025...
News Dave the Diver Dredges Up an Impressive 5 Million Copies Sold
Faux-indie keeps printing money
Dave the Diver is proving to be surprisingly sticky, with developer MINTROCKET announcing the plucky, aquatic platformer has shifted another two million units in 2024, for a total of five million to date. The undeniably endearing Dave had already ratcheted up three million sales prior to coming to PS5 and PS4 in May...
News More PS Plus Extra, Premium News to Come for December as 30th Anniversary Approaches
Classics revealed early
Yesterday, as expected, Sony revealed December's monthly PS Plus Essential games. However, it went a little further than usual, also revealing some retro classics coming to PS Plus Premium a little later in the month. In this part of the
News Hope for Hot Springs Action in More Japanese Rail Sim on PS4
Trophies for Hakone Town hit Sony's servers
Japanese developer Sonic Powered has been steadily chugging along for years now, delivering FMV-based railway simulations on a regular timetable for the Nintendo Switch. A handful of these have made stops on the PS4, including the delightfully autumnal Japanese Rail Sim: Journey to Kyoto, which actually...
News GOTY Dark Horse Balatro's Popularity Explodes Following TGA Nomination
Award shows are worthless, are they?
The seductive cult of Balatro continues to spread, with LocalThunk's poker-themed roguelike claiming untold more converts. The game's surprise Game of the Year nomination at Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards caused an explosive uptick in players across multiple platforms. That's in spite of conventional wisdom,...
News Bloodborne Server Maintenance Scheduled for PlayStation's 30th Anniversary
3rd December should be a day to remember
Stop us if you've heard this one before, but an eerie confluence of events has us excited about Bloodborne again, that excellent, exclusive FromSoftware joint on PS4. Gluttons for punishment that we are, we can't help but pathetically get our hopes up. What's the worst that could happen? We've been hurt by...
News Surprise! The Finals Comes To PS4, PS5 Pro Update Available Now
Lock and Load, contestants
The popularity of The Finals is on the up, with Season 4 breathing a wave of fresh air over the arena. The community's lukewarm response to the previous season seems to have been taken into account, and many of the issues have been rectified. This means that this is the perfect time to jump into The Finals if you haven't...
News Sly Cooper, Jak and Daxter Part of PS Plus Premium Lineup for December
Three games playable from 10th December
Alongside the PS Plus Essential lineup for December 2024, Sony has also revealed a few of the Classic titles joining PS Plus Premium next month to mark its 30th-anniversary celebrations. Three PS2 classics are on the way, available from 10th December 2024: Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (PS2)
News PS Plus Essential Games for December 2024 Announced
Co-op! Aliens! Pokémon?
Sony has today confirmed the three PS5, PS4 games that will be included in the PS Plus Essential update for December 2024. Available to download and play from Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, they are: It Takes Two (PS5, PS4) | Review Aliens: Dark Descent (PS5, PS4) | Review Temtem (PS5)
News One Month Later, PS Stars Cash Rewards Finally Return
£5 / $5 offer available again
Whether it was an intentional removal or not remains unknown, but PS Stars users are beginning to notice the return of cash rewards on their PlayStation phone app. Reports of a £5 / $5 redemption option going live have spread across the internet, and we ourselves now have the reward listed in our personal app. It was...
News Lemmings Fans Should See This Retro-Style Sci-Fi Action Adventure Coming to PS5, PS4
Rescue mission
If you've ever played Lemmings and wanted to take a more hands-on approach, Moons of Darsalon may be worth a try. Coming to PS5 and PS4 on 6th February next year, the game has you playing as a little astronaut who must rescue all the others in each level. When you find characters, they'll follow along behind you, and it's your job to...
News Godzilla, Baymax Front Fortnite's Japanese-Themed Hunters Season
Yes, Godzilla
We’re days away from a gigantic concert event in Fortnite, concluding the current hip-hop themed Remix season. After that, a new arc will begin, with Chapter 6 Season 1: Hunters from 1st December. As has been rumoured, this will have a Japanese theme, and the first look at the Battle Pass confirms Godzilla and Baymax will be...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: All Quests
Every mission in Hogwarts Legacy
Looking for all quests in Hogwarts Legacy? The title's open world campaign consists of Main Quests, Side Quests, and Assignments. Many of these missions will be automatically given to you, but Side Quests must be found while many of the Assignments are optional. As part of our Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Rescuing Rococo Walkthrough
Nibbling away
Rescuing Rococo is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Rescuing Rococo Walkthrough. Rescuing Rococo: Walkthrough:
News Black Ops 6 Is the 'Biggest Call of Duty Ever', Player Engagement Through the Roof
In the 30 days since launch
In further proof that we are living in a simulation, the Call of Duty series 2024 entry, Black Ops 6, is the biggest yet in the franchise's 21-year history. That's in terms of both sales and player engagement, with publisher Activision proudly crowing BO6 ranks #1 in terms of launch window hours and matches played...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy Guide: Walkthrough, Tips and Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your 100% completion guide for Hogwarts Legacy
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Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Phoenix Rising Walkthrough
Anything for Deek
Phoenix Rising is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Phoenix Rising Walkthrough. Phoenix Rising: Walkthrough:
Never 7 and Ever 17 finally launch outside of Japan
Japanese game director Kotaro Uchikoshi is perhaps best known for the Zero Escape series and AI: The Somnium Files, but prior to that he worked on the Infinity series, as a writer and designer. These games, spanning Never 7: The End of Infinity and Ever 17: The Out of Infinity, launched in the...
Guide Hogwarts Legacy: Dissending for Sweets Walkthrough
An honourable pursuit
Dissending for Sweets is a Side Quest you'll encounter during your adventure through Hogwarts Legacy. In this Hogwarts Legacy guide, we're going to reveal our Dissending for Sweets Walkthrough. Dissending for Sweets: Walkthrough:
News Hang Out with Geoff Keighley in Fortnite's Island for The Game Awards
The Doritos Pope arrives
The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley has been transformed into a full 3D character for this year’s Island of the Year in Fortnite. As with previous years, developer Epic Games has created a full interactive experience for you to test out the nominees and engage with minigames. But there’s more: Keighley is actually in...
News Sony Is Going All Out for PlayStation's 30th Anniversary in the UK
Mind the gap
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