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News Concord's Free Open Beta Is Performing Abysmally on PC
Unflight of the Concord
Concord is a good game – but sometimes being good just isn’t enough anymore. After attracting some pretty pathetic Steam player numbers during its closed beta – which, admittedly, required participants to pre-order the game – Firewalk Studios’ free open beta is not doing much better. According to SteamDB data, the...
News Take a Tour of PS5's Massive ChinaJoy 2024 Booth
Shanghai summer
Sony rarely attends gaming conventions anymore, so it’s something of a novelty to see the platform holder’s ChinaJoy 2024 booth. This video clip, spotted and uploaded by Gematsu, shows how Astro Bot will take centre stage at the show set to get underway from 26th July through 29th July. It’ll be joined by the first ever PS5...
News 'PlayStation's Blessed with Marketing Budgets We're Not Able to Enjoy,' Xbox Bigwig Bemoans
Marketing man doesn't mince his words
Microsoft is in a dire position in Europe, with the latest round of data suggesting PS5 is outselling the Xbox Series X|S by a ratio of almost 10:1 on the continent. One of the reasons for that enormous discrepancy all comes down to brand awareness, and Sony has spent the past 30 years carefully and effectively...
News PS5 Pro Still Likely to Launch This Year, Tokyo Game Show Reveal Possible
Professional opinion
Update: An innocuous tweet from gaming tipster Tom Henderson appears to have been taken out of context, as the writer has provided an update on the PS5 Pro, based on his knowledge. According to Insider Gaming, devs will be required to support Sony’s supercharged system from 15th September, and while this doesn’t mean a...
News Sony Appears to Have Leaked Helldivers 2's Next Warbond
Wrap yourself in Freedom's Flame
The latest in a long line of publisher/developer snafus, it seems Sony has leaked the name and description of the next Warbond pack coming to Helldivers 2, whether Arrowhead was ready or not. Spied by IGN, players on Reddit have reported getting a PlayStati
Poll Are You Playing the Concord Open Beta?
Take aim
The Concord beta is now open to everyone over the weekend, across both PS5 and PC. And, if you jumped into the early access beta last weekend, you can dive straight back into this open period, with your previous progress intact. But will you be taking Concord for a spin over the next few days? We quite enjoyed our time with the...
News We Find This PS5 Wishlist Issue Irrationally Irksome
Is it discounted or not?
While it’s overwhelmingly a great console, there are no shortage of small irritations which detract from the overall PS5 experience. One that’s been irking this author irrationally for months now is how the wishlist displays discounts. It really shouldn’t be a difficult concept: if you’ve flagged a game as one...
News There's Already Concern Over Concord's Player Count as Open Beta Begins
Shoot to kill
Concord's open beta begins today (that's the 18th July) on PS5 and PC, welcoming anyone and everyone into the hero-shooter fray. But this celebratory moment is in danger of being overshadowed by talk of the game's player count. Indeed, the previous early access beta — which ran from the 12th July to the 14th July — reportedly...
News Only Two New PS5 Titles Infiltrated the European Top Ten for the First Half of 2024
Older releases round out the list
Here’s a reminder that most people are perfectly content buying and playing older games on their spangly new systems: only two new PS5 titles released in 2024 managed to make the year’s top ten so far. That’s right, despite Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Tekken 8, Stellar Blade, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and...
News PS5 Simply Can't Match the Pace of 2023 in Europe
But holding steady
For the first half of 2024, sales of PS5 are down 16 per cent year-over-year. While this may sound like cause for concern, it’s worth noting it’s still comfortably the region’s best-selling console, and it’s competing with a particularly fruitful period. In the early months of 2023, Sony widely promoted the platform’s...
News Free-to-Play Phenomenon Genshin Impact Gets Its Own PS5 Console Bundle in Japan
Impact
PlayStation has a long history of bundling its consoles with blockbuster games, and it's certainly not afraid of releasing region-specific bundles that are designed to appeal directly to key markets. For example, it's partnered with EA Sports on a bunch of European packages in the past, shipping the PS4 with select FIFA titles. It's...
News Over 4,500 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Sizzling Summer Sale
It's getting hot in here
An eye-watering 4,500 gigantic PS5 and PS4 games and add-ons are now on sale on the PS Store as part of Sony’s mind-bogglingly big summer sale. Discounts run up to an enormous 80 per cent off, and span major titles like Elden Ring (£34.99/$41.99) and Hogwarts Legacy (£25.99/$27.99). Here are some of the highlights:...
News Astro Bot Adorns EDGE Magazine's 400th Issue, Paying Homage to 10 PlayStation Icons
We want them all
EDGE, the UK's premium gaming magazine and one of the last bastions of games media in print, has just celebrated its 400th issue. It's an amazing milestone for a mag that's been going for over 30 years. Whether you still enjoy a physical thing to leaf through or simply get all your gaming news online, it's hard to deny EDGE's...
News Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Says It's All About How You Use It with PS5, PS4 Platinum
Motion in the ocean
Bite-sized PSP action platformer Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters is available to download on PS5 and PS4 right now, and yes, there’s a Platinum pot to unlock along the way. The spin-off adventure developed by High Voltage Games has been added to the PS Store as part of PS Plus Premium – although you can purchase it...
News Iconic PSP Tactics RPG Jeanne d'Arc Has a Platinum on PS5, PS4
Viva la France
Level-5’s iconic PSP tactics RPG Jeanne d’Arc has been freed from its handheld shackles and is available to play right now on PS5 and PS4, as part of PS Plus Premium. If you’re not subscribed to Sony’s subscription service, you can also purchase the game a la carte, so there’s no excuse not to give this acclaimed Fire Emblem...
News 13 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Are Available to Download Now
Going Jeanne d'Arc
Those subscribed to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium now have access to a selection of 13 more PS5 and PS4 titles. In Europe, Sony has dropped the latest monthly additions to its game catalogue and lineup of retro classics, meaning you can download or stream them right now. The games will be rolling out to North America in a...
News Take in a Concord Double Feature with These Scene-Setting Cinematic Vignettes
"Yep, it's a map"
One of the ways Concord hopes to carve out a place for itself in the increasingly crowded service space is with weekly vignettes, telling an ongoing narrative that will begin at launch on 23rd August. To set the scene, we've got a double feature depicting the beginning of the Northstar crew's story. They're both animated well and...
News Sony to Demo Wuthering Waves on PS5, PS4 at Chinese Convention
Gacha game takes another step closer
Here’s further evidence that gacha game Wuthering Waves may be releasing imminently on PS5 and PS4: publisher Sony will be showcasing the game at ChinaJoy 2024 in Shanghai later this month. As spotted by Gematsu, the Kuro Games developed open world outing was included on a promotional flier for the event, which...
News Concord's Early Beta Extended an Extra Day on PS5, PC
Keep it rolling
Concord is currently in the middle of the first of two beta test periods, and it's just been extended a little. The early beta, reserved for those who've pre-ordered and those with a PS Plus subscription, was meant to conclude on 14th July, but has been extended to include the 15th as well. The news comes via the game's official...
Talking Point What Are Your Thoughts on the Concord PS5, PC Beta?
Fight or flight?
Sony's online multiplayer shooter, Concord, is currently going through an open beta, allowing the public to check out the game prior to launch in August. Playable on both PS5 and PC, the team-based, 5v5 FPS is giving players the opportunity to put it through its paces. We're super curious to know, then — what do you think?...
News PS Stars Finally Coming Back Online in North and South America
Wish upon a star
Sony's PlayStation loyalty program, PS Stars, appears to be rolling back out to those in North and South America. The service has gradually been reactivated region by region, and it seems the Americas are now finally rejoining the party. PS Stars was having issues, and was offline for a protracted period while Sony worked on fixing...
News Bite-Sized Ratchet & Clank Will Prove Size Matters on PS5, PS4
Another Clanker
Spin-off title Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, originally developed by High Impact Games, will be freed from its PSP and PS2 shackles next week, when it’s ported to PS5 and PS4 as part of Sony’s PS Plus Premium catalogue. The bite-sized adventure – which can be beaten in around five to six hours – takes Insomniac Games’...
News PS Plus Subscribers Can Play Concord PS5 Beta This Weekend
Pre-load available today
Sony has announced that this weekend's Concord beta — previously only accessible if you pre-order the game — is now open to all PS Plus members. As long as you have an active membership for any one of the three PS Plus tiers, you'll be able to download and play the PS5 beta during its early access weekend. The news...
News You Simply Have to Play This Stone Cold PSP Tactics Classic on PS5, PS4
Releasing officially in Europe for the first time
Even at the point of its 2007 release, Jeanne d’Arc was considered a stone cold classic – and the passing of time has only elevated the tactics title’s standing in the eyes of fans. Developed by Level-5, during a period when everything the developer touched turned to gold, this is a strategy...
Random Further Psychic Damage Inflicted on Bloodborne Fans, This Time via PS Stars
"Beasts all over the shop... You'll become one of them sooner or later"
It's lucky Bloodborne fans are such gluttons for punishment, as the latest cosmic joke at their expense has come from an unexpected angle, this time via the recently restored PS Stars. The Old Hunters DLC appears to have been mistakenly tagged as a PS5 game in the rewards...
Talking Point Was Sony Right to Resist Adding PS5 Exclusives to PS Plus Day One?
As Microsoft makes huge changes
One of the major plot points from the opening exchanges of this generation was Sony’s resistance to adding first-party PS5 titles to PS Plus on day one. Whatever your personal opinion of the strategy, the Japanese giant was heckled and harried by both media and fans, repeatedly accused of ripping off its consumers...
News Sony Music Japan Is Working to Make Palworld More Popular Than Ever
That's despite the lack of a PS5 port
Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony-owned subsidiary Aniplex have announced a joint venture forming Palworld Entertainment, which has become responsible for expanding the Palworld IP and its "commercial business endeavours" beyond the game. That is despite the fact the game itself isn't even available on PS5...
News PS Stars Is Back Online in Europe, Asia, Australia So Far
North America still to go
Sony's PlayStation loyalty program, PS Stars, has made its return in several major regions. Fans residing in Asia, Australia, and Europe should now have access to the service once again. The Americas still appear to be offline, but should follow suit soon. PS Stars went offline over a month ago, with Sony engineer
News Relief as Helldivers 2 Players Unearth Anti-Tank Stratagem That Isn't Mines
RIP MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines
In the process of unearthing plans for an interplanetary battle station that could change the Galactic War's face forever, Helldivers 2 players have unwittingly stumbled upon a fearsome new anti-tank support stratagem. Early testing seems to indicate the MLS-4X Commando Rocket Launcher is quite a cracker, but mostly,...
Random PS5 Dev Kit Thinly Disguised as 'Pizza Kit' Sells on eBay for $6,500
Pizza time
A PS5 development kit, under the guise of pizza-cooking equipment, has been sold on eBay for €6,050 — about $6,500. First brought to light by X user consolevariations, somebody has sold off a PS5 dev kit for a handsome sum, dressing it up as some sort of kitchen appliance. As you can see in the below image, the dev kit's V-shaped...
Feature Serving Up Aloy of Food with the Official Horizon Cookbook
Making a meal of it
There's a surprising number of cookbooks based on popular video games. Drawing inspiration from some of the biggest and best series in the medium, these instructional tomes extend their world-building into reality. These 4D experiences can transport your tastebuds to the frosty Norse landscapes of God of War, Stardew Valley's...
News Huge Gran Turismo 7 Update Coming 25th July, Adds New Track and Cars
Patch 1.49 for PS5, PS4 teased
Polyphony Digital teased a significant Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 update for the GT World Series livestream over the past weekend, and it delivered: update 1.49 is bringing a new track, lots more cars, new physics, and expanded GT Sophy AI compatibility to additional circuits. You can see all of it in action in the...
News Netflix's Horizon Zero Dawn TV Show Reportedly on Ice
Horizon Zero Adaptations
A new report from Rolling Stone claims that the TV adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn is "no longer moving forward". The news comes as part of a wider story concerning showrunner Steve Blackman; he has been accused of toxic behaviour by several anonymous sources who have worked with him on the show
News PlayStation Returns as TGS Exhibitor for the First Time Since 2019
Four-year absence is over
PlayStation will officially return to the Tokyo Games Show this year after being announced as part of the 731 company-strong list of exhibitors for the event. This is said to be the most exhibitors the Japanese expo has ever had, with a total of 3,190 booths showcasing the latest games and accessories both within Japan and...
News Helldivers 2 Players Tasked with Restoring Interplanetary Battle Station to Full Operation
That's no moon...
Helldivers 2's intergalactic conflict continues to rage on, and an opportunity to secure something truly decisive has arisen. Having recently saved stranded and sick children and succeeded in sucking an entire planet into a black hole, the latest Major Order directs players to defend the planet of X45, where plans
News Collectible PlayStation Figurines Out This August, Featuring Aloy, Kratos, and Jin
Most priced at £28 / $29
Sony has today announced a new line of collectible PlayStation figurines based on some of its most popular franchises, like Horizon, God of War, and Ghost of Tsushima. Collectively, they create The Shapes Collection from Spin Master, and are designed to be affordable. The first is a six-inch figure of Aloy from Horizon...
News Almost 2,000 Awesome PS5, PS4 Games Discounted on PS Store
Here we go again
Another near-2,000 must-own PS5 and PS4 games have been discounted on the PS Store, with a bunch of acclaimed outings plunging to their lowest ever price points. Among their ranks, you’ll find Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 for just £3.99 and the Deluxe Edition of Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections for £43.49. We’ve...
News PS Stars 'Returning Soon' in Regional Rollout
Being brought back in phases
After nearly a full month of downtime, Sony has announced its PS Stars rewards program is "returning soon in phased regional rollouts". The mobile PS App is now displaying a new message when the PS Stars icon is selected on the home screen that reads: "PlayStation Stars will be returning soon in phased regional rollouts...
News PSN Online Services Restored Across the Board
Some services were experiencing issues
Update: Sony has now restored normal service to all aspects of the PlayStation Network, with the relevant page stating: "All services are up and running." The temporary outage across select parts of PSN lasted roughly two to three hours. Original story: Sony is currently investigating a series of PSN errors...
News The Obligatory Helldivers 2 Isn't As Popular As It Was Headlines Have Started to Emerge
It's not a surprise, is it?
There are fewer people playing Helldivers 2 now than there were when the game absolutely exploded to an unprecedented level earlier in the year – but probably still more than anyone initially expected. A slew of headlines about the game’s supposed decline started circling on social media during the slow summer weekend...
News Astro Bot's PS5 File Size Is About Six Times Bigger Than Astro's Playroom
S-S-Deee
Astro Bot is a big, full-sized 3D platformer, and it's got the file size to prove it. The upcoming title from Team Asobi is its largest game yet, with more worlds to explore and new power-ups to toy with than in any of the robot's previous outings. Backing this up is the game's file size on PS5 which, according to the back of the retail box...
News Days Gone Team Apologises for 'False Hope' of PS5 Sequel After Misleading Headlines, Comments
"Fed false hope and poor information by people looking for likes"
Sony Bend community manager Kevin McAllister has apologised to the passionate fanbase built around PS4 favourite Days Gone after he feels the community was lent "false hope" by misleading comments from the studio's former staff members and a deceptive headline from an outlet reporting...
News Concord Dev Confirms Monetisation Through Cosmetics Only
"Those do not affect gameplay"
Concord, the PS5 and PC shooter from PlayStation's own Firewalk Studios, will follow the Helldivers 2 blueprint of monetisation. That is to say, it'll cost you $40 / £35 upfront, and then it'll try and persuade players to cough up more cash for cosmetics. Just about everyone was expecting this to be the case, but...
News Huge PS5, PS4 Games Hit Their Lowest Ever Prices for the Weekend Only
Your wallet's already dead
Pay day is here for many of you we suspect, and Sony knows you’re feeling flush right now. That’s why it’s put a bunch of popular PS5 and PS4 games on sale, with many attracting their lowest prices ever. Dying Light 2, for example, is cheaper than it’s ever been at £21.99 – and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has also...
News Sunset Overdrive PS5 Port Not Happening, Insomniac's Too 'Busy'
Riding off into the sunset
Insomniac Games has crushed fans' hopes for a port of Sunset Overdrive coming to PlayStation platforms (anytime soon, at least), as the storied studio has its hands full with Marvel's Wolverine. Originally published by Microsoft and developed while Insomniac was still independent, SIE now owns the IP. Unprompted,...
Round Up Concord PS5 Previews Seem Torn on Sony's New Shooter
Shoot to kill
A smattering of hands-on Concord previews have just dropped, giving us more information on Sony's upcoming PS5 shooter. The game's full reveal at the latest State of Play didn't go down particularly well, with plenty of criticism aimed at its quip-heavy characters and familiar Overwatch-style gameplay. Negative first impressions can...
News Concord PS5, PC Beta Test Dates Revealed, Pre-Orders Gain Early Access
Take it for a spin in July
Sony has announced the dates for a beta test of its upcoming multiplayer shooter, Concord. The 5v5 first-person shooter will have not one but two phases to its beta, and you'll have access to both if you pre-order the game. The open beta, which everyone will be able to play, takes place from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st...
News PS5, PS4's New PS2 Emulator Fails to Pass Tech Test
"A distinct lack of care"
Tech know-it-alls Digital Foundry are not impressed with the latest PS2 emulator on PS5 and PS4, which debuted earlier this month. It compares the experience to “someone booting up an emulator with default settings and handing you the controller”. The experts brutally conclude: “Sure, you can play the game, but...
News Next Gran Turismo 7 PS5, PS4 Update Could Be a Big One
Reveal at GT World Series next week
The next Gran Turismo 7 update will be revealed next weekend, on 6th July 2024, but not in the usual way. Rather than a teaser tweet from series creator Kazunori Yamauchi, the 1.49 patch for PS5 and PS4 will be "introduced" within the Gran Turismo World Series Esports event. The monthly updates Polyphony Digital...
News Helldivers 2 Director Defends Elden Ring Difficulty: 'Always Cater to a Select Audience'
Gluttons for punishment
The topic of difficulty inevitably crops up whenever FromSoftware drops a new release, and we once again find ourselves knee-deep in that old discourse. The director of one of the more mechanically unforgiving PS5 games of 2024, Helldivers 2, has defended the design choices made in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion...
