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Rumour PS5 Will Come With a Camera to 'Lure' Streamers
Life's a Twitch
Streaming is big business these days, and it's seriously big business for a select few. Sites like Twitch are becoming more and more popular, and like it or not, streamers are now a core pillar of modern gaming culture. It's not really a shock, then, to hear that Sony and Microsoft want in on the market. According to a Gizmodo...
Rumour PS5 Will Represent the Biggest Jump in Computing Power of Any Console Generation
"Prospero" leaked
Based on all the facts, rumours, and supposed leaks, we're confident that the PS5 is going to be a bit of a beast. With Sony touting things like ray tracing and 0.8 second load times, it's always been fair to assume that its next-gen console will be powerful, and now an anonymous, but seemingly in-the-know source
News Start Saving! Nintendo PlayStation Prototype to Go on Sale
Going once, going twice
Do you think if we have a whip around we can afford this? Cedric Biscay – the founder of Magic Monaco and a key player in the production of Shenmue III – has revealed on social media that Terry Diebold intends to sell the only known Nintendo PlayStation prototype in existence. He happened upon the mythological machine...
Feature As the PSPgo Turns 10, We Remember the Handheld Ahead of Its Time
Up and go
This is going to make you feel old: the PSPgo is now 10-years-old. Sony’s digital-only handheld revision released on 1st October, 2009 – a decade ago. Back then, Push Square was still in its infancy, and yours truly had some, shall we say, thoughts about the negativity surrounding the device. The thing is, looking back on it all now,...
News PlayStation Boss: The Thrust of My Executive Energy Is to Avoid Complacency
Not-so arrogant Sony
Despite dominating the PlayStation 4 generation, Sony still hasn’t quite shaken off the shackles of the devastating PlayStation 3 era. Dare to enter any forum thread about the future of gaming, and you’ll find at least one post referring to the organisation’s “arrogance” or “hubris”. It seems that brand boss Jim...
News Will We Be Playing PS5 Games on a 3D Holographic Display?
Sony patents futuristic tech
Companies file patents all the time, but sometimes one comes along that's particularly interesting. Sony is, of course, not just PlayStation; it's a tech company with vast experience in cameras, sound systems, and much more besides. It's been toying around with holographic displays the last few years, attempting to...
News EU and US PlayStation Store Sale Brings Down Prices on the PS4 Games of a Generation
Top titles discounted
Games of a Generation is a grand title to give a sale, isn't it? Luckily, this latest offer on the European and North American PS Store really does have some cracking games included. Many of PlayStation 4's biggest titles are present and correct here, so let's have a quick look. There are some games included that really do...
News Watch Ellie Grow Up in New Time Lapse Promo for The Last of Us 2
Bloody Ellie
Enthusiasm for The Last of Us has returned in full force following all the news and impressions surrounding the sequel. The Last of Us: Part II has a February release date, and received unanimous praise in recent previews. What's more, the original game is currently available as part of PlayStation Plus. Perhaps in celebration of both,...
News Artists and Tracks Confirmed for Death Stranding's Companion Album, Timefall
Hear the first song now
From all that we've seen, Death Stranding seems to be leaning in on licensed music, so it's no surprise that an album is in the works. Death Stranding: Timefall was announced a while ago, but in case you aren't aware, it's a standalone collection of original music inspired by Hideo Kojima's latest. Today, Sony has revealed...
Random This LEGO The Last of Us 2 Artwork Brings New Meaning to Throwing Bricks
Joel and Ellie get the minifigure treatment
Who doesn't love a good LEGO conversion? Minifigures have a pretty iconic look, so it's always fun to see established characters reduced down to tiny plastic people. Case in point: Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us: Part II. Artist Adam Middleton has provided his own interpretation of the two protagonists...
News Head of PlayStation Japan Asia Atsushi Morita Retires at 60
All change
Hot off the heels of Shawn Layden's abruptly announced departure from PlayStation, another major player is leaving the company. Atsushi Morita may not be as familiar, but he's been corporate director of Sony Interactive Entertainment and president of SIE Japan Asia for a long time. It's been announced that he'll be retiring from both...
News October 2019 PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now on PS4
Batter up
We've known about this month's PlayStation Plus games slightly longer than normal thanks to Sony's announcement during State of Play, but they're finally here. October's PS Plus games are ready to go, and have begun their usual rollout. In Europe, they're available to download right now, and they'll go live in other areas so
News Sony Worldwide Studios Chairman Shawn Layden Leaving PlayStation
He'll be greatly missed
In an unexpected post on Twitter this evening, PlayStation has announced the departure of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios Chairman, Shawn Layden. Those of you who have been following the platform holder over the past five or so years will recognise the executive from various E3 press conferences – including...
Random The Last of Us 2 Invaded by Gaming's Greatest Goose in Brilliant Fan Art
Make this happen, Druckmann
We're not sure anyone will have noticed, but there's a little indie title doing the rounds at the moment called Untitled Goose Game. If you really are unfamiliar with House House's joyfully mischievous adventure, you play as the titular feathered foe, wreaking havoc upon a peaceful English village. It's wonderful and,...
News The Last of Us 2's 'Motion Matching' System Sounds Like the Future of Animation in Games
Smooth moves
The Last of Us: Part II has this system Naughty Dog is calling "motion matching". Basically, it's this advanced animation process that makes the game look incredibly smooth in motion, regardless of what your character is doing. If you've seen the latest gameplay footage, then you'll already know that the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive...
News PS4 Dungeon Crawler ReadySet Heroes Gets a Cute Animated Launch Trailer
Out tomorrow
One game that's flying way under the radar right now is ReadySet Heroes. Announced during the first State of Play, it's a multiplayer action game about raiding randomly generated dungeons for stat buffs and weapons before engaging in a final brawl. For what is undeniably a fairly simple concept, the title looks like great fun in...
Random This Miniature PSone Toy from Bandai Is Ultra Detailed
Internal workings included
Now, here's something for the collectors among you. There's a place in all of our hearts for retro consoles, and the PSone is certainly among those. Sony's original grey box is a pretty understated design, but it's become something of an icon -- at least for PlayStation fans. If you're infatuated with the nostalgic...
News Don’t Worry, Joel Will Play a 'Major Part' in The Last of Us 2
"You think I'd let you do this on your own?"
Despite his central position within The Last of Us, serving as the player character for the first game, we’ve seen almost nothing of Joel in the build-up to the sequel. We heard his voice in the reveal for The Last of Us: Part II, and he made a fleeting appearance in the latest t
Random Death Stranding x Zelda: Breath of the Wild Is a Crossover for Our Wishlist
Breath of the BB
It's incredibly unlikely to ever happen, but we couldn't help but share this crossover that makes some of our hopes and dreams a bit of a reality. Reddit user Narvikgutten has taken The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's iconic US boxart and given it a bit of a Death Stranding twist. Instead of Link standing atop a rocky mou
News Sony Wants You to Talk to Your PS4 Games for Assistance
Helping hand
What if the next time you’re stuck in a game, you could just ask it for help? That’s something that Sony appears to be planning, as it’s submitted a patent for a smartphone application named PlayStation Assist, which would effectively function like Alexa for PlayStation 4 games. The examples shown include Horizon: Zero Dawn, where...
News Demon's Souls Remaster Rumours Just Won't Go Away
The soul still burns
Ah, good ol’ Demon’s Souls, eh? Before the series became a colossal hit, Sony actually funded the cult From Software role-playing game – although it famously passed on publishing it outside of its native Japan. The title went on to become a classic, of course, and there’s been rumours for a while that the platform...
Soapbox How Sony's Server Shutdown Rallied Naughty Dog Fans into Trophy Hunting Action
A Trophy hunter's end
In recent years, Sony has had the habit of shutting down its multiplayer servers, especially with its first-party PlayStation 3 games. The worst thing about not being able to play a substantial part of these games anymore is the fact that it renders the multiplayer Trophies unobtainable after the servers are shutdown. In May...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Targeting the Base PS4 Model, Not the Pro
Will it sound like a plane is taking off, though?
Over the past six months or so, the base PlayStation 4 that released all the way back in late 2013 has been running into a number of issues when trying to run recently released games. Many studios seem to be using Sony's supercharged PS4 Pro as its target platform, but that's not the case with The...
News US PS Store Flash Sale Reduces Remedy Shooter Control Weeks After Release
Out of control
Just a month removed from its release, Remedy’s sci-fi shooter Control has already been reduced on the PlayStation Store. You can pick up the stylish single player outing for 30 per cent less, courtesy of a North American Flash Sale, which is live now and will run through 8AM PT. Despite the unfixed framerate issues, this title does...
News The Last of Us Soundtrack Gets Remixed in Gorgeous Tribute Album
Available now
The Last of Us was an incredible PlayStation 3 title for a number of reasons, and one of those is its superlative soundtrack. The sombre, string-heavy music, composed by Gustavo Santaolalla, perfectly runs parallel to the emotional journey embarked upon by Joel and Ellie. He's set to produce the soundtrack to The Last of Us: Part II as...
News Death Stranding's Baby Can Communicate with You Through Your PS4 Controller
Baby talk
Is it weird that we now don't see anything strange about the Bridge Baby in Death Stranding? We've seen the child almost as much as Sam Porter Bridges himself, and it now almost feels natural for Norman Reedus to be carrying around a baby in an incubator full of golden liquid. Of course! The infant is a big part of the mysterious...
News Gran Turismo Sport Repackaged on Two PS4 Discs So You Don't Have to Wait to Play
Well, not quite as long
Don’t try to update Gran Turismo Sport. Well, actually, let us clarify: Polyphony Digital’s popular PlayStation 4 simulation racer is a tremendous game that deserves to be played – just know that by purchasing it in 2019 you’re in for a rough ride of updates, patches, and more updates. It’s agonising at the best of...
News The Last of Us 2 Comes with a Beautiful Reversible PS4 Cover in a Few Territories
G'day Ellie
We quite like The Last of Us: Part II's official PlayStation 4 boxart, but it has become clear that some of you aren't quite as enthusiastic about it. Those that aren't a fan are in luck, however, because a "Standard Plus Edition" of the game will be released day and date with every othe
Soapbox The Last of Us Online Should Be PlayStation's Next Big Multiplayer Hit
It can't be for nothing
That was a rollercoaster, wasn’t it? Coy interview quotes emerged alongside The Last of Us: Part II’s single player previews yesterday, suggesting that Naughty Dog had ditched the series’ superb Factions mode. The news was met with a mixture of celebration and frustration: some felt that, unshackled from the...
News PlayStation Hits Range Expands with Even More Top PS4 Games
A hit machine
If you're missing one of PlayStation 4's biggest games, odds are it can be found within the PlayStation Hits range. These games are available at a reduced price, meaning you can jump into some of PS4's best and brightest titles at a lower cost. Today, Sony has announced some new additions to the lineup. Top billing goes to a trio of...
News Hear All About The Last of Us 2's Press Demo Straight from Naughty Dog
Developer tells all
We're sure by now you'll have read and watched all about The Last of Us: Part II. Certain members of the gaming press have seen and played a good portion of the game, and this means we finally have some new details to chew on. If you're curious about Naughty Dog's take on everything, this video is worth a watch. Featuring...
News The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Isn't Dead, It's Evolved Into Something Too Big for the Game
Studio teases Factions future
The Last of Us: Part II will not have a multiplayer component. Naughty Dog confirmed this yesterday (at the time of writing), causing a bit of a ruckus in the process. However, this doesn't mean that the studio has abandoned multiplayer entirely. Naughty Dog has posted a statement on Twitter that reads: "We wanted to...
News The Last of Us 2's Free Outbreak Day PS4 Theme Is Available Now
Other Outbreak Day bonuses also detailed
Earlier today, a new dynamic theme for The Last of Us: Part II briefly appeared on the PlayStation Store. As we suspected, this turned out to be a freebie for all PS4 owners in celebration of Outbreak Day. The theme is available now in all regions, and it won't cost you a penny. Cheers, Naughty Dog! That's...
News Enemies Will Make Things Personal in The Last of Us 2, Referring to Each Other By Name
Morally grey
One tidbit that stands out to us in all the Last of Us: Part II previews is this idea that human enemies are more, well, humanised. A group of hostile folks will all likely know each other, and are probably trying to protect friends and family. This won't mean an awful lot for gameplay, but hearing enemies calling out in horror when...
News Forget PS5, The Last of Us 2 Looks Unbelievable in 4K PS4 Pro Gameplay
Naughty Gods
The Last of Us: Part II has always looked brilliant in all the trailers, but this is the first time we're getting to see raw gameplay, and it doesn't disappoint. Just from a visual standpoint, Naughty Dog has raised the bar once again with ridiculously detailed environments. This video from PlayStation Access is informative, but just...
News You'll Be Able to Upgrade Ellie with Various Skill Trees in The Last of Us 2
Killer skills
Ah, the good old skill tree. This RPG trope has made its way into all kinds of games, and now it's infected The Last of Us: Part II. That's right, players will have various ways to upgrade Ellie as they make their way through the game, and it sounds pretty standard. According to the PlayStation Blog, there are at least three skill...
News The Last of Us 2 Will Introduce a Few New Enemy Types, and They're Not All Infected
Naughty dogs
As expected, The Last of Us: Part II is going to bring us some fresh threats to tackle. The first game featured both human and infected bad guys, and that's set to return in the sequel. However, we now know about a couple more enemy types. A new infected threat is the Shambler. You might remember the huge, Clicker-looking chap from the...
News Ellie Has Much More Freedom of Movement in The Last of Us 2
A jump button!
The Last of Us: Part II has us playing as a 19-year-old Ellie, and it sounds as though she's going to be a far more agile protagonist than old man Joel. Though not as physically strong as her adoptive father, Ellie is set to have far more manoeuvres up her sleeve to get herself out of harm's way. Firstly, there's a dedicated jump...
News The Last of Us 2 Multiplayer Ditched, Naughty Dog Confirms
Factions is gone
Update: Naughty Dog has issued a statement on The Last of Us: Part II multiplayer. In it, the studio reveals that the project is still in development, but it's evolved into something that's too big to ship with the game. You can read more about that through here. Original story: The embargo on The Last of Us: Part II's media day...
News Looks Like a Free New The Last of Us 2 PS4 Theme Is Coming in Time for Outbreak Day
Spoilers: Ellie's in it
It's Outbreak Day today, everyone. The date when the cordyceps virus began to spread uncontrollably in The Last of Us, Naughty Dog celebrates the 26th September each year with merchandise, giveaways, and more. Part of this year's celebrations include hands-on previews of The Last of Us: Part II, which will be made available...
News Death Stranding Won't Require PS Plus to Access Multiplayer Features on PS4
We are all connected
Death Stranding is a game all about connecting with other people. To that end, if you play online, you can engage in some interesting asynchronous multiplayer elements, such as leaving items for others to discover, or helping each other out in combat. Of course, you'll need to be a member of PlayStation Plus to access this part...
News Death Stranding Goes Gold, Will Be Delivered on Time for November Release
Connection established
If you were at all worried about Hideo Kojima delaying Death Stranding, fret not. The bizarre PlayStation 4 exclusive has gone gold, meaning development is done the game is ready for the next stages of production. Like Sam Porter Bridges making a successful journey, Kojima Productions will make a timely delivery on 8th...
News The Last of Us 2 PS4 Box Art Warns Us Not to Get on Ellie's Bad Side
"You can't stop this"
If there's one thing that's clear about The Last of Us: Part II, it's that Ellie is not a happy bunny. The recent trailer seems to point towards a pretty obvious motivation for revenge, so we don't blame her. It's no wonder, then, that Sony has made Ellie's snarling face the focal point of the PlayStation 4 exclusive's cover...
Now open
PlayStation has just opened its own online store in the US, allowing buyers to go straight to the source for all of their gaming needs. The store currently stocks physical copies of games, as well as hardware, bundles, accessories, and subscriptions. "This site not only provides our fans in the US with the option to purchase these items...
News Naughty Dog Provides a Sneak Peek at the Last of Us 2 Press Event
More info coming tomorrow
So, it turns out we were wrong about that advert for The Last of Us: Part II. The LA mural isn't marketing material (although we're sure it'll have drawn attention anyway), it signals the location of today's now-over media event. Naughty Dog has provided a few fresh snaps, including a couple from inside the building. If you...
News Death Stranding Limited Edition PS4 Pro Now Available for Pre-Order in the UK
It's a GAME exclusive
Revealed just last night during Sony's State of Play livestream, Death Stranding's limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro console is now available for pre-order in the UK. Head through this link to place your order, but be aware that the limited edition system is exclusive to GAME in the
News The Last of Us 2 Looks Stunning in New Set of Screenshots
8 new images
Alongside a trailer and confirmed release date, Sony has also released a slew of new screenshots for The Last of Us: Part II that are taken from last night's State of Play footage. You've already seen them in motion, but as a still image, they manage to capture just how incredible Naughty Dog's next project is going to look. We've...
Reaction Unrealistic Expectations Mar Sony's Best State of Play So Far
It was good
We all liked it. There’s a temptation to for us to drop a big fat shrugging emoji at the end of that opening sentence, but a far cry from the frustrated murmurs you’ll find on popular forums, we thought the latest State of Play was solid. It wasn’t mind-blowing; it didn’t leave us gasping for air like E3 2015. But as a 20 minute...
News The Last of Us 2 Is Naughty Dog's 'Most Ambitious and Longest Game' Ever
We're in for the long haul
The Last of Us: Part II made a big splash yesterday with a release date, a new trailer, and details on its various special editions. It's clear that this game is going to be a big deal, but it sounds like it's going to be pretty huge in size, too.
Random See How Joel and Ellie Compare to Their Past Selves in The Last of Us 2 on PS4
Five years later
The Last of Us: Part II just got a release date and a new trailer, and it's the first time we've had a good look at Joel in the upcoming sequel. Five years have passed between the events of the first game and the start of the next, and this of course means the characters have had to grow a little older too. Ellie is 19 years old in...
