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News PS5 Event Confirmed, Over an Hour of PS5 Games Will Be Shown Next Week
It's happening
It's finally happening, folks. Sony has confirmed that there will be a PlayStation 5 games showcase next week, on the 4th June. It will be over an hour in length. Sony has also published the above teaser trailer, which features the slogan "The Future of Gaming". "I’m excited to share that we will soon give you a first look at the...
News Ghost of Tsushima Gets Difficulty Right, Hard Mode Doesn't Just Increase Enemy Health
Jin is always deadly
In a new interview with Ghost of Tsushima director Nate Fox over on the PlayStation Blog, it's revealed that no matter which difficulty you play the game on -- easy, normal, or hard -- your opponents will never be shrugging off your attacks as if they're nothing. This is because the health of your enemies is never increased
News Ghost of Tsushima and The Last of Us 2 Will Be Supported on PS5, Says Report
Unsurprising, but welcome
Sony hasn't yet presented its full plans for backwards compatibility on PlayStation 5, but a new report from Eurogamer does provide us with some welcome insight. Sony has told devs that
News Death Stranding Was a Sales Success, Recent Kojima Project 'Fell Through'
Laughs off Silent Hills rumours
Sony has never shared official sales numbers for last year's Death Stranding, but according to Hideo Kojima himself, it did well enough to recoup development costs and begin turning a profit. Those margins will only increase with the upcoming PC version to the point where Kojima says there's nothing to worry about...
News Sony to Devs: New PS4 Games Must Be Compatible with PS5 Starting From July
Details on backwards compatibility
Sony has reportedly told developers that any new PlayStation 4 games submitted for certification after the 13th July 2020 must be able to run on PlayStation 5. This information comes courtesy of Eurogamer, who managed to get a peek at internal developer documentation that outlines Sony's instructions. So what does...
News PS4 Controller Back Button Attachment Is Back in Stock Direct from PlayStation
Get them while they're hot
Remember the Back Button Attachment? Sony released this interesting DualShock 4 controller add-on at the start of this year, affording players the ability to map two inputs to a pair of rear paddles. It was widely received as a success, and it quickly sold out. Since then, it's been pretty hard to track one down, but it...
News PS Blog Adds PS5 Tab Amid Imminent Reveal Speculation
Getting ready
Update: As pointed out in the comments, it looks like we might have jumped the gun on this one. A browse through the Wayback Machine reveals that the PS5 tab was added to the US PlayStation Blog's menu on 20th March, shortly after Mark Cerny's tech specs speech. Original Sto
News PS5 Fans Are Panicking Over Backwards Compatibility
Again
Rumours suggest that Sony’s set to fully reveal the PlayStation 5 next week, but it’s going to need to ensure it gets its messaging right this time. Mark Cerny’s pre-recorded speech led to mass confusion earlier in the year, when he appeared to imply that only 100 PlayStation 4 titles would work on its next-gen console. The platform...
News Latest The Last of Us 2 Video Dives into the Detail
Tear design
Hot off the heels of its State of Play broadcast last night, Naughty Dog has shared the next instalment in The Last of Us: Part II's video series. It doesn't feature any new footage, but it does focus on the meticulous level of care and attention the first-party developer takes with its titles. Titled Inside the Details, you can watch it...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Goes Gold (and Red) Ahead of July Release
A heroic effort
After a few unfortunate delays, the time has almost arrived for Marvel's Iron Man VR to take the spotlight. Squeaking out in between The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima, the PlayStation VR exclusive puts players in the shiny boots of Tony Stark on 3rd July. Now, developer Camouflaj has confirmed the game has officially gone...
Interview Attempting to Make the Ultimate VR Game with Marvel's Iron Man VR
Ryan Payton on bringing the game to life
Camouflaj, a relatively unknown studio based in Seattle, Washington, has been beavering away at a huge PlayStation VR title. Marvel's Iron Man VR is the biggest game heading to the platform in quite some time, and it's looking very promising indeed. With the game's development now complete, we sat down to...
Quality
At this point we all know that the coronavirus has buggered everything up for just about everyone -- Sony and the games industry included. But it's still interesting to hear that Sony had initially planned for multiple PlayStation 5 presentations earlier this year, only to have higher-ups in the company refuse them. This information comes...
News The Last of Us 2 Has Everyone Talking About PS Vita
Live long and prosper
When we sat down to watch this evening's State of Play broadcast all about The Last of Us: Part II, we can't say we were expecting to be talking about the PlayStation Vita when it was all said and done. And yet here we are with the talk of the town being Sony's forgotten handheld and Hotline Miami. That's right, during a...
News New The Last of Us 2 PS4 Gameplay Is Brutal and Beautiful
Ellie's on the hunt
So, we've just seen a brand new chunk of gameplay from The Last of Us: Part II in Sony's latest State of Play. After director Neil Druckmann reminded us all of the basics, we were treated to roughly 10 minutes of uncut footage. It's gory as anything. We see Ellie swimming(!) through to an area controlled by the WLF, a new...
Talking Point Will You Be Buying The Last of Us 2?
Did State of Play seal the deal?
Naughty Dog vice president Neil Druckmann has just wrapped up an all-new deep dive into upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive The Last of Us: Part II as part of the latest State of Play livestream, Lasting roughly 25 minutes, we caught a glimpse at a new gameplay sequence as well as more information surrounding human...
Live Watch The Last of Us 2 State of Play Right Here
Give 'em Ellie
Hot on the heels of its Ghost of Tsushima livestream, Sony is returning to its State of Play broadcast format to reveal new gameplay footage from The Last of Us: Part II – and you can enjoy the entire thing live, right here. The broadcast will get underway from 1PM PDT / 4PM EDT / 9PM BST. The Last of Us 2 State of Play:...
News PS5 Event Finally Happening as Early as Next Week
Trusted report says 3rd June
Rumours of a dedicated PlayStation 5 event have been rampant for weeks now and by the looks of it, they're not wrong. A new report from trusted journalists Jason Schreier and Takashi Mochizuki over on Bloomberg says that Sony is planning a PS5 digital showcase for the 3rd June -- that's Wednesday next week. It...
News PS4 Firmware Update 7.51 Is Available to Download Right Now
What does it do?
Hold onto your hats, everyone -- Sony has just released a brand spanking new PlayStation 4 system update. That's right, the very latest firmware update for PS4 is ready to roll right now. While we're all distracted, waiting for PS5 to show its face, the Japanese giant has shadow dropped firmware update 7.51. Exciting times, then --...
Guide When Will the Full June 2020 PS Plus Lineup Be Announced?
And what games do you want?
What’s the June 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the June 2020 PS Plus games be announced? May 2020’s lineup proved to be a disaster with some fans, as disgruntled subscribers launched petitions against the addition of Cities: Skylines and Farming Simulator 2019. With many
News PlayStation Store Double Discounts Sale Has Tempting PS4 Game Deals
Shenmue! Batman! Yakuza!
Sony's Days of Play physical sales might have already kicked off recently, with digital deals set to join them next week, but that hasn't stopped the Japanese giant from adding yet another enticing selection of discounts to the PlayStation Store. Double Discounts is back yet again, which means that PlayStation Plus...
News Official PS5 Website Updated Again, Spurs Speculation That Announcement Is Coming Soon
Here we are again
Sony's official PlayStation 5 page has been updated again. The last update came in March, following Mark Cerny's in-depth talk. The PS5 page now features three bullet points about the next-gen system: Lightning speed Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU, and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlaySta
News The Official The Last of Us Podcast Goes Behind the Scenes of Parts 1 and 2
Gets started next month
We hope you're not tired of hearing about The Last of Us just yet. With the highly anticipated sequel just around the corner, Sony is spinning up the marketing machine once again. Tomorrow's State of Play presentation is all about The Last of Us: Part II, and it's been showing weekly
News Silent Hill PS5 Rumours Gain Weight with Pyramid Head's Arrival in Dead by Daylight
Talk about timing
Well, things just got a lot more interesting on the Silent Hill front. Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 and Heather Mason from Silent Hill 3 form the latest addition to PlayStation 4 title Dead by Daylight along with a new map named Mi
News Play Competitive Games and Win Prizes with Sony's PS4 Tournaments: Open Series
Get your game face on
Sony is bringing back its official PS4 Tournaments, allowing all PlayStation 4 owners to get in on some competitive gaming. After the Challenger Series last year, the platform holder is hosting the Open Series, involving more varied games and with more incentives to get involved. As detailed over on the Pl
News The Last of Us 2 Has Apparently Been Banned in Some Countries
A hurdle
The Last of Us: Part II is pulling no punches with its subject matter, and it looks like its release may be restricted by the relevant authorities in some countries. Eagle-eyed fans noted that the title was not up for pre-order on the PlayStation Store in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia – despite it being promoted by local...
News Red Dead Redemption the 'Number One Inspiration' for Ghost of Tsushima, Says Dev
Cowboys and ninjas
Ghost of Tsushima is quite clearly inspired by old samurai movies in terms of look and atmosphere, but according to director Nate Fox, there was one video game that inspired the upcoming open world title more than anything else: Red Dead Redemption. Rockstar's Western epic released back in 2010 on the PlayStation 3, but its...
Site News Yes, We're Playing The Last of Us 2
Finish the fight
As has already been confirmed by a dozen or so social media influencers with approximately 15 times more clout than us, Sony has provided us with The Last of Us: Part II review code and we’re currently playing the game. And that’s all we’re really allowed to say at this stage, which is all a bit frustrating for you, isn’t...
News June 2020 PS Plus Game Is Available to Download Now on PS4
Boots on the ground
Sony has treated active PlayStation Plus subscribers early with the announcement and loadout of one of June 2020's free PlayStation 4 titles. Before we even reach the corresponding month, Call of Duty: WWII can be downloaded right now on the PlayStation Store. This is a huge improvement on the current month's selection
News Don't Worry, Your Horse Can't Die in Ghost of Tsushima
Jin is one with the animals
In Ghost of Tsushima, honourable samurai Jin Sakai seeks vengeance against the invading Mongol army after they conquer the titular island. Adopting ninja-like tactics, Jin aims to drive the enemy forces away from his home, and will mercilessly kill those that oppose him. Throughout Sucker Punch's upcoming open world...
News State of Play Livestream Coming This Wednesday, The Last of Us 2 Deep Dive
Another one
Good lord, Sony is bringing the goods today! It has now confirmed that State of Play will be making an immediate return after providing a recent deep dive into Ghost of Tsushima. It'll be doing exactly the same for The Last of Us: Part II this coming Wednesday at 9pm BST/1pm PT. The tweet confirms a new gameplay sequence will be shown...
Deal PS Plus and PS Now Memberships Going Cheap in Days of Play UK Offers
That's a plus
Days of Play kicks off in the UK and Europe starting today, and we're seeing some amazing deals on PlayStation Plus and PS Now memberships. A few UK stores are competing for your cash with heavy discounts on PS4's subscription services, and we've gathered them all up for you here. There's a clear winner, though; while Amazon and GAME...
Poll Are You Happy with the Way Sony Is Handling the PS5 Reveal?
Patience is a virtue?
Look, you're sick of hearing about it and we're sick of writing about it. But it feels like the world of PlayStation is locked in some kind of chronostasis until Sony finally drops the PS5 bomb. Sure, we've got The Last of Us: Part II and Ghost of Tsushima coming up soon, and it's fantastic that the PS4 can still say that it...
News Dreams PSVR Closed Beta Test Coming Soon, and You Can Get Paid for Taking Part
Europe only, though
Dreams is great on PlayStation 4 as it is, but it's a game that's bound to grow and change over time. One major feature in the pipeline for Media Molecule's create-'em-up is support for PlayStation VR. Originally planned for launch, PSVR support is currently in development and seems to be coming fairly soon. Announced today, the...
News Ghost of Tsushima Has Difficulty Options, Developer Sucker Punch Reconfirms
Something for everyone
Following on from the gameplay blowout for Ghost of Tsushima, players have been wondering just how tough the game is. In recent interviews, developer Sucker Punch has gone on record saying that combat isn't easy, and that if you're not careful, you can be cut down very, very quickly. During the 18 minute St
News Days of Play Promotion Brings Discounts on PS4, PSVR, and PS Plus Next Week
Sony details new sale
Turns out that rumour was right -- Sony's annual Days of Play sale is set to return from 25th May. In just a few days' time, the company will be bringing prices crashing down on all kinds of PlayStation products, and it's always worth checking out what's on offer. In Europe, retail deals kick off from this coming Monday,...
News Naughty Dog Blocks The Last of Us 2 Trolls with New Twitter Feature
Spoilers begone
As you're probably aware, The Last of Us: Part II recently fell victim to some pretty severe leaks. The footage was quickly scrubbed from the web, but not before a bunch of people saw it, exposing fans to some huge spoilers. With the game just a few weeks away, it was a huge shame to see this happen, especially given Naughty Dog's...
Gallery Upcoming Horizon: Zero Dawn Comic Book Gets Multiple Covers
And they're all great
While we all wait patiently for the inevitable Horizon Zero Dawn 2 on PlayStation 5, Aloy's adventures are set to continue in comic book form. Announced earlier this year, Titan Comics is set to publish the brand new story this summer, starting on 5th August with the first issue. We've seen the cover of the comic already, but...
News Sony Reiterates Sheer Speed of PS5, Processing Is '100 Times Faster Than PS4'
Speed demon
This isn't the first time that Sony has touted the PlayStation 5's supposedly incredible processing speed and it definitely won't be the last. In the company's latest corporate strategy document, the PS5 section has a whole page dedicated to the "evolution of 'speed' in the next-gen console". As you'd expect, the console's custom SSD is...
News Iron Man VR Demo Lands on PS4 Today
Features multiple missions
Update: The Marvel's Iron Man VR demo is available to download right now in the United States and Europe through the respective links. The file size weighs in at 25GB, but this is a hefty demo as detailed below. Let us know what you think if you try it out. Origi
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Suits Up with PSVR Hardware Bundles
Launch day and date with the game
Sony is about to have one heck of a summer on PlayStation 4. Obviously, we all know about The Last of Us: Part II in June and Ghost of Tsushima in July, but Marvel's Iron Man VR is set to release right in between this pair of blockbusters. Coming 3rd July, the PSVR exclusive puts you in the red and yellow suit of...
News Sony's Change in Approach to E3 Showcases Is 'What the Fans Want'
Thank the TikTok era
Sony may not host a PlayStation press conference ever again at E3 after splitting off from the show in 2019 and confirming it wouldn't be attending this year if the expo had gone ahead. However, in the handful of years leading up to that exit, fans routinely questioned Sony's change in approach to the showcase as it all but...
News Gran Turismo 7 PS5 Leak Uses 'Mock Logo' Circulated Online, Says Source
Instagram account reveals
Update: After pulling the Instagram post overnight, Next Level Racing posted the following statement to its website: "Our team has recognized that a recent post by us using a logo has been misinterpreted by media and it does not reflect any information from our end, and we deny knowing any information regarding the launch...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR Demo Edges Closer to Release with Backend Patch
Sample an Avenger
It looked like Marvel's Iron Man VR was supposed to get a demo prior to its original May 2020 release date, but then the PlayStation VR exclusive suffered its second delay in the space of just a few months. It is now planned for launch on 3rd July, and it also looks like that aforementioned demo is gearing up for release. It was...
Random This Days Gone Kill Is Deviously Deadly
Clever killer
One of the best things about PlayStation 4 exclusive Days Gone is how its various systems can combine to allow for emergent gameplay experiences. In the embedded GIF – shared on Reddit by user BitterBubblegum – protagonist Deacon St John is shown using an explosive to both distract a human enemy and lure an undead crowd. He then...
Interview How Sony's E3 2015 Press Conference Became the Greatest of All Time
"We did it for the fans"
It's hard to imagine the PlayStation 4 generation without Sony's E3 2015 press conference taking place. Five years later, the two feel so intertwined that you can't have one without the other. That's because, after what was a fairly rudimentary 2014 for PlayStation with little in the way of PS4 exclusives and an abundance of...
Random The Last of Us 2 Fans Love This New Artwork So Much They Made Boxart Out of It
Super stylish
A limited-edition PlayStation 4 console was revealed yesterday for the upcoming launch of The Last of Us: Part II, complete with decals honouring Ellie's tattoo. It looks incredibly cool, which combined with a number of new accessories, makes for a gaming setup fit for a king. That was all well and good, but some fans were actually...
News Naughty Dog Discusses The Last of Us 2 Gameplay in Latest Video
Snippets of new footage included
The Last of Us: Part II is set to launch in just under a month, but we've not seen all that much of it. Especially when it comes to raw gameplay, Naughty Dog has kept things under wraps, showing only a couple of demonstrations in the past. This latest video is most welcome, then, as it dives into the gameplay and...
Island life
How big is the open world in Ghost of Tsushima? It's a question that we've seen banded around more than once since the title's 18 minute gameplay deep dive, but we likely won't have a definitive answer until after release. Still, we can speculate over the kind of scope that developer Sucker Punch is aiming for thanks to an interview with...
News PS5 Approach Is Different But 'Not Necessarily a Bad Thing', Says Former PlayStation Boss
Adam Boyes weighs in
Much has been made of the contrasting approaches Sony and Microsoft have taken when revealing details and information about their next-gen consoles. The team in green has been very forthcoming with news of the Xbox Series X, providing a roadmap that fans can follow over the summer months while showing the box itself back in...
News Ghost of Tsushima Sounds Lengthy, Has a Lot of Optional Stories and Locations to Discover
Director talks runtime
As you'd expect of a modern open world game, Ghost of Tsushima will let you stray from the main story in order to pursue side quests and explore the island at your leisure. But just how much optional content is there in the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive? Speaking to Brazilian publication Voxel, creative director Nate Fox...
