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News The Last of Us 2 Is the Latest PS4 Game to Get the Demake Treatment in Dreams
Bearly Regal strikes again
What if The Last of Us: Part II was a PSone game? One individual -- the talented Bearly Regal -- aims to answer that question with another incredible demake. Using the all-powerful Dreams to bring his vision to life, the creator has recreated a basic gameplay sequence starring a blocky Ellie in a polygonal, 32-bit...
It can't all be for nothing
We’re listing the ten best Soundtracks of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation scores released over the past decade that we believe left the biggest impression on our sonic palettes. Whether it’s Journey's Grammy nominated masterpiece or Destiny’s 8 movement symphony, these are the soundtracks that hit the best...
Review Patapon 2 Remastered - Familiar Beats, But Catchy as Ever
Little drummer boys
Patapon 2 Remastered has been in the works for what feels like an eternity, but the sequel has finally marched onto PlayStation 4. Much like Sony's other unusual PSP titles, the rhythm/strategy hybrid is now available on the flagship home console with updated visuals and 4K support for those with a PS4 Pro. Despite the first...
News Some Fans Reckon the PS5 Reveal Event May Be Announced Tomorrow
2013 flashbacks
Tomorrow is the 31st January 2020 (at the time of writing this article). What's so important about that, you may ask? Well, seven whole years ago, Sony announced the PlayStation Meeting out of nowhere, back when we were all waiting on information regarding the PlayStation 4. Ah, we remember the hype like it was yesterday. Indeed,...
News TrueTrophies Provides Breakdown of Every Trophy You've Earned Over the Past Decade
Getting on the podium
You had the PlayStation Wrap Up a few weeks back, except it’s now time to get to the really important stuff -- Trophies! The folks over at TrueTrophies have produced a page where you can get all the nitty and gritty facts which detail your hunt for Trophies and it's well worth checking out if you love adding Platinums to your...
Review Firewall Zero Hour - Tactical PSVR Shooter Has Awesome Action, But Not Enough of It
You've been Tango'd
Republished on Wednesday 29th January 2020: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of February's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. We’re not sure whether they’re brave or stupid, but developers will insist on releasing online-only multiplayer games for PlayStation VR...
News Yeah, That Rumoured 5th February PS5 Reveal Event Ain't Happening
Sony still silent
Remember when multiple rumours said that Sony would be holding a PlayStation 5 reveal event on the 5th February? Well, we hate to burst the bubble, but it isn't happening. It's now the 28th January at the time of writing, and Sony's said nothing. Events like this obviously take a lot of time and effort to plan ahead for, and based...
Talking Point What Free February 2020 PS Plus Games Are You Hoping For?
When will February 2020's PlayStation Plus lineup be announced?
What’s the February 2020 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the February 2020 PS Plus games be announced? January 2020's lineup is done and dusted, and many were disappointed with the selection of Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Goat Simulator, even when the former in...
News Fresh PS5 Trademark in Switzerland Is Yet Another Hint at Imminent Reveal Event
The calm before the storm
You know it, we know it, Sony knows it -- PlayStation 5 will be revealed in the coming weeks. It feels like everyone is holding their breath in anticipation of a first glimpse at the next-gen console, and all signs point to a reveal event in February. The PS4 was unveiled at its own event back in 2013, and Sony will be...
News Days Gone Patch 1.61 Reduces the Game's File Size
That's a solid
Sony Bend's impressive, free support of PlayStation 4 exclusive Days Gone is set to continue today by doing it's community a real solid. Patch 1.61 should be available to download on your console right now, and it actually reduces the game's overall size -- leaving you with more room for other PS4 title's to take up. Detailed over on...
News Nioh 2 Expands Co-Op Support to Three Players, Avatar Creation Revealed
Bring some friends along
The original Nioh has always allowed you to summon a friend to help out during a particularly difficult boss fight or to simply offer extra support, although co-operative functionality was restricted to just two players for the vast majority of the experience. The game did allow you to team up with two players once you tried...
Book it
Who doesn't love a big fancy art book on their favourite video game? Naughty Dog certainly seems to understand the desire for coffee table tomes to leaf through from time to time, releasing huge and beautiful books for each of its more recent releases. The Last of Us: Part II is of course the latest to get this same treatment, and it's...
News Cory Barlog Wants to See a God of War Netflix Series
But it probably won't happen
The Witcher has been a booming success on Netflix, providing the streaming service with one of its most watched first seasons ever. Though the series is based on the books, a side effect of its popularity is the conversation surrounding other video game properties, and whether they could find similar success in the world...
Soundtrack of the Decade #10 - Death Stranding’s Meditative Strangeness Gave Way to Amazing Music
The first strand type soundtrack
We’re listing the ten best Soundtracks of the Decade. These are the ten PlayStation scores released over the past decade that we believe left the biggest impression on our sonic palettes. Whether it’s Journey's Grammy nominated masterpiece or Destiny’s 8 movement symphony, these are the soundtracks that hit the...
News Patapon 2 Remastered Finally Has a PS4 Release Date, and It's Right Around the Corner
Pata pata pata done
Sony went through a brief phase of remastering a bunch of PSP games, including Patapon 2 Remastered. Unlike LocoRoco Remastered and the rest, this particular game has been missing in action for what feels like an eternity, with no word from the publisher as to its whereabouts. Well, out of absolutely nowhere, Sony has at last...
News Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Describes Dreams as a 'Ten Year' Project
"I cannot wait to see how this platform develops"
In case you weren't aware, last night played host to the very first Impy Awards -- an awards ceremony celebrating the very best creations made in Dreams. Media Molecule built a stage, an audience, cute animations, and fake commercials for its glitzy awards show, and it was an utter delight. If you...
News Watch Media Molecule's Inaugural Dreams Impy Awards Right Here
For the dreamers
If, like us, you're a big fan of Dreams on PlayStation 4, what better way to spend your Sunday than watching the first annual Impy Awards? Developer Media Molecule is hosting a live event to celebrate the very best community creations in its PS4 exclusive play-create-share title. That's right -- Dreams has its very own version of...
News Ah, Crap - The Uncharted Movie Has Been Delayed Again
Drake's misfortune
The Uncharted movie, better known as the Un-started movie (high five), has been delayed. Sony has made the decision to push back the doomed film adaptation of its hit game series, and this should come as no surprise to anyone. The delay comes fairly soon after the departure of yet another director, and sees the projected release...
News PS5 Startup Sequence Is Likely Fake, But Still Lovely
Fully loaded
Up until the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, Sony used to invest a lot of time and resources into its consoles’ start-up sequences. We suppose the PSone is the most iconic of these, but the PS2, PS3, and even PlayStation Portable had great intro scenes which are etched into our collective memories. So which direction will the upcoming...
News Former SIE Chairman Considers Insomniac Purchase One of His Best Achievements at PlayStation
Shawn Layden weighs in
We're most likely never going to find out the reasoning behind Shawn Layden's departure from Sony last year, but at least we can rest easy in the knowledge that the two parties parted ways on good terms. The former chairman of PlayStation Worldwide Studios has consistently tweeted about Sony's efforts since his surprise exit,
News Bluepoint Games' PS5 Project 'Aims to Define the Visual Benchmark' for Next-Gen
Website refresh reveals
Remake masters Bluepoint Games is talking a very, very big game when it comes to its mysterious PlayStation 5 title. Through various comedic Twitter teases and comments published alongside fresh next-gen details in Wired articles, the Austin-based studio suggests that it is cooking up something hot. It's probably Demon's...
News Call of Duty Marketing Seemingly Sticks with Sony in PS5 Launch Year
Call of Duty League partner
Ownership over the marketing of the Call of Duty franchise might not be quite as important as it was at the beginning of the PlayStation 4 generation, but it's still something worth having under your belt. Sony has held the rights to advertising Activision's mammoth first-person shooter series for more than four and a...
Reminder Stunning Ghost of Tsushima PS4 Dynamic Theme Is Only Free for Another Week
Phwoar
Update: As Sucker Punch has thoughtfully pointed out on Twitter, you only have a week left (31st January) before that great looking Ghost of Tsushima dynamic PS4 theme is gone. All you need is one of the codes that we've posted below. Original story: Ghost of Tsushima is going to be one of the very best looking games on PlayStation 4 when...
Poll How Much Does PS5 Backwards Compatibility Matter to You?
Back to the future
Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 will be backwards compatible with PlayStation 4 games, but that's all we know right now. Rumours have been swirling for months that the next-gen console -- set to launch later this year -- will also be able to play old PS3, PS2, and PSone titles as well, but there's very little evidence to...
News Latest Dreams PS4 Trailer Highlights Even More Amazing Community Creations
Three weeks to go
Update: Well, PlayStation UK has deleted the tweet since we wrote this story. We'll replace it when the trailer makes its way back online. Original Story: Dreams, the latest first-party exclusive title from Media Molecule, is due for full release in just three weeks' time. Many people have already been playing the game for dozens...
Gallery Alleged Images of a Canned The Last of Us Animated Movie Leak Online
It was for nothing
You have to imagine that Sony has at least entertained the idea of a Last of Us movie, but given that it can't seem to make an Uncharted flick work, perhaps it's best left alone. If you were curious what a Last of Us film might look like, however, these images may surprise you. A batch of stills from an alleged animated short...
News PlayStation Fans Are the Most Loyal, According to a Recent Study
Sony ponies
Console wars aren't going away anytime soon, especially with Sony and Microsoft introducing their new consoles later this year. Forums will be set ablaze by passionate fans of one platform or the other, and will fight to the death on behalf of these billion-dollar corporations. Which fans are the most loyal, though? If you're a...
News No, PS5 Backwards Compatibility with PS3, PS2, and PS1 Games Has Not Been Confirmed
Only PS4
Will the PlayStation 5 be backwards compatible? Yes. Will it be backwards compatible with all PlayStation games? We don't know (and we have our doubts). This is a topic that's been bouncing back and forth around the web for months — maybe even years — and now it's blown up all over again. Perhaps it's to be expected with the PS5's...
News Innocuous Gag Drives Fresh PS5 Reveal Rumours
The thirst is real
The rumour mill has officially reached fever pitch, and some PlayStation fans on social media are beginning to lose their heads. Sony will be thrilled to see the pent-up demand for fresh PlayStation 5 information – after all, it’s this kind of anticipation which led to the next-gen system’s predictable logo becoming the most...
News Nioh 2 to Expand with Extensive PS4 Post-Release Add-On Plans
Satisfying samurai
Nioh 2’s going to be a significant time sink when it deploys on 13th March, but don’t expect your journey through a demon-infested Japan to end there. Team Ninja has announced plans for extensive post-release support, with three major expansions in the pipeline. Each add-on pack will focus on “a different storyline that...
News European Survey on Next-Gen Suggests Gamers Want Better Graphics Above All Else on PS5
What a shocker
What features are most important to you when it comes to PlayStation 5? If you live in Europe, you're statistically most likely to want better graphics more than anything else. That's probably a given in most parts of the world, but a recent survey spanning some of Europe's major countries has thrown out some interesting results...
News US PlayStation Store's Totally Digital Sale Brings Down Prices on a Massive Range of PS4 Games
Small digits
Just yesterday, the European PlayStation Store was updated with a brand new Totally Digital sale, and now it's arrived in North America. The offer is much the same across the Atlantic, bringing savings on all kinds of PS4 titles and DLC. There's an emphasis on indie games here, and there are some absolute corkers going cheap. Hyper...
Random Don't Worry, Everything Is Fine at Media Molecule
Nothing to see here
One thing is for absolute certain: you don't need to worry one jot about the fine folks at Media Molecule. The studio behind the PlayStation 4 exclusive Dreams has always seemed like a great place to work. Comfy furniture, open plan working space, an awesome kitchen, you name it -- the developer seems to have everything pretty...
News Sony's Latest Wave of Godfall Marketing Begins, PS5 Event Speculation Grows
For Godfall's sake
Godfall was announced back at the Video Game Awards last December, and hype for the so-called 'looter-slasher' has been bubbling away based on the fact that it's the first confirmed PlayStation 5 title that we've seen. And if rumours are to be believed regarding a big PS5 reveal event in February, an extended look at Godfall seems...
News MLB The Show 20 Teases Tweaks in Gameplay Premiere
Struck out
Well, as promised, here’s your first look at MLB The Show 20’s gameplay. As was the case last year, the developer’s packed the trailer with teases of tweaks, and it’s up to the community to uncover them. We noticed some adjustments to the fielding, as well as what looks to be a new Showdown mode – although we’re not entirely...
News Huge EU PlayStation Store Sale Discounts Some of the Best PS4 Indie Games
Best in class
Another week brings with it another PlayStation Store sale for European territories, and this is one you'll probably want to pay attention to. The Totally Digital sale is available right now, serving up discounts for some of the PlayStation 4's very best indie titles through until 5th February 2020. Independent gems such as Return of...
News Sony to Reveal the Magic of MLB The Show 20 This Week
Strike one
MLB The Show 19 is the best-selling baseball game ever made, but Sony San Diego’s not sitting still. MLB The Show 20 will launch in a couple of months, and the developer’s got a world gameplay reveal lined up for 22nd January. Presumably, this will centre on all this year’s new features and updates, so fans will want to keep an eye...
News Is a New PSVR Launching Alongside PS5 This Year?
New version incoming, apparently
We already know that PlayStation VR will be compatible with the PlayStation 5, but will Sony have a new headset in stores alongside its next-gen system? Given the potential price tags involved, it seems unlikely, but the company behind immersive virtual reality experiences like Titanic VR seems to know something we...
News PS5 Slogan Change Actually Doesn't Give Weight to Massive Next-Gen Leak
PS5 price, reveal event, games, and more
Update (21st January): It's been brought to our attention that there's actually nothing new about the slogan "It's Time to Play", as it was used in a PlayStation marketing campaign late last year. Sony may be in the process of revamping its commercials ahead of the PS5, and this may be the first sign of that,...
News Sony Insists PS4 Is Still the Best Place to Play with Montage Trailer
Who needs PS5?
We all know that PlayStation 5 is going to be the headline story of 2020, but Sony still has plenty of PlayStation 4 titles to flog. The platform holder’s launched a new trailer showcasing its immediate lineup, with The Last of Us: Part II, Ghost of Tsushima, and Final Fantasy VII Remake taking centre stage. There’s also a quick...
News The Last of Us 2 Job Listing Asks for PC Experience, Has Some PlayStation Fans in an Uproar
But let's be reasonable
Last week, a report outed that Horizon: Zero Dawn is coming to PC in 2020. This sparked a wave of outrage among some hardcore PlayStation fans -- many of them upset that Sony appears to be keen on moving into the PC market, and that it's potentially willing to take its biggest exclusive games with it. The argument is that...
News Futuristic PS5 Fan Design Is so Stylish
Phwoar
Who wouldn’t want to make this a part of their setup come the end of 2020? Another enthusiastic PlayStation 5 fan has shared their interpretation of the next-generation console following one more series of fake leaks, and it’s a design with a real look to the future. As you can see in the images below, from Twitter user @FalconDesign3D,...
News PS Store Is Selling Two PS4 Games for Less Than 20p Each
Bargain bin
Update (19th January): They're not quite under 20p, but it's also worth pointing out that Reus is £0.54 and Real Farm is £0.24. Original Article: There are bargains, and then there are the two deals we've just come across on the EU PlayStation Store. Right now, you can add two PlayStation 4 games to your library for a combined price...
News Even More Sony Bigwigs Spotted in San Francisco as PS5 Reveal Nears
All good in the neighbourhood
Update (18th January): In addition to the executives outlined in the original article, Naughty Dog staffers Arne Meyer and Scott Lowe have also been spotted at PlayStation HQ, as the Japanese giant is clearly holding a summit ahead of the PS5's reveal. Original Article: Excuse us while we go gossip colum
Random Rejoice! The Knack King Remains PS4 Exclusive as Google Stadia Rules Out Port
Breathe a sigh of relief
Horizon: Zero Dawn, Dreams, and a couple more PlayStation 4 exclusives might be heavily rumoured to be headed to PC in the future, but don't worry, the console's true system seller and biggest title of the lot isn't going anywhere. We know you were all waiting with bated breath and now we can officially confirm that Knack...
News PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Makes the List of 2019's Best-Selling Games
Gridlock on the broken road
Sony’s been conspicuously quiet when it comes to Days Gone’s overall sales, but everything we’ve observed is that the Bend developed undead open worlder was a bit of a secret smash hit. And that’s reflected by NPD’s report on the best-selling games of 2019, where Deacon St. John’s debut landed in 19th...
News MLB The Show 19 Is the Best-Selling Baseball Game of All Time
Home run
MLB The Show has always been a popular franchise, but the 2019 instalment is the best-selling baseball game in United States history. According to the NPD Group, which tracks both physical and digital game sales across the country, full-game dollar sales of the latest instalment in the baseball simulation series “have now surpassed those...
News To the Surprise of No One, PS4 Was the US' Best-Selling Console of the Decade
Big win
PlayStation 4’s success has already been very well documented, but just in case you needed a swift reminder: Sony’s system was the best-selling hardware in the United States for the past decade. That means no other device outsold it in the 2010s, despite the console not launching until November 2013. It’s hardly a surprise, of course:...
News Marvel's Iron Man VR the Latest PS4 Game to Receive Delay
Pushed back to May
The last few days have seen several of this year's key games get pushed back, and now it's time for another. Marvel's Iron Man VR, which up to now was scheduled to arrive on 28th February, has been delayed. As developer Camouflaj states above, the PlayStation VR exclusive will now launch on 15th May, just a couple of weeks...
Poll Will PlayStation Exclusives on PC Affect Your PS5 Purchasing Intent?
A new Horizon
Reports emerged overnight that Guerrilla Games’ huge open world role-playing hit Horizon: Zero Dawn will launch on the PC at some point this year. This author has to hold his hands up: it’s something we never thought would happen. And while we’re still waiting for official confirmation from the Japanese giant, it sounds like more...
