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Poll Do You Want Another Portable PlayStation?
Livin' la Vita loca
Sony suggested this week that it doesn’t see a market for portable gaming consoles at the moment. It’s an expected statement given the current climate for dedicated handheld devices: the Nintendo 3DS will have to work hard to pass even the PlayStation Portable’s lifetime sales, and it’s not going to come close to the...
Deals PS4 FIFA 18 Bundles Are Outrageously Cheap in the UK
You can get a PS4 for £150 now
We’ve posted about the PlayStation 4’s various FIFA 18 bundles in the past, but this topic deserves revisiting: you can currently buy a 500GB console alongside a copy of EA Sports’ latest soccer sim for £199.99 on Amazon UK. Considering the game’s going for £49.99 alone, it means you’re practically getting...
News Why Is Sony Turning Off Gravity Rush 2's Servers After a Year?
Don't we pay enough for PlayStation Plus?
Sony is switching off Gravity Rush 2’s servers a year after the game launched, and this is becoming far too common as far as we’re concerned. The company has already killed both The Tomorrow Children and Kill Strain in less than 12 months, and while Kat’s sophomore story is not nearly as reliant on...
Hands On Bravo Team Fails to Make Its Mark
Bravo?
Announced back at E3 2017 this year came the arrival of Bravo Team, the first-person PlayStation VR exclusive currently being developed by Supermassive Games — the brains behind PlayStation hits such as Until Dawn, and its soon to be released virtual reality brethren, The Inpatient. Bravo Team’s manifesto offers heart-pumping and...
News Virgin Media Users Suffer With PSN Sign-In Problems
We just want to play Destiny 2
This scribe just tried to sign into the PlayStation Network, only to find the service unavailable. Many Virgin Media users have reported having trouble accessing the network today, with the official PSN server status website saying that: "PlayStation Network services are up and running in your area, but several reports...
News PlayStation Plus Sale Brings Subscriber Savings to NA PS4
Another Plus
We spend a lot of time praising (or complaining) about the free monthly PlayStation Plus games, but let’s not forget that the perks of the subscription service include the discounts, too. And there’s a new sale live in North America which is designed solely for members, cutting the price of PlayStation 4 games by up to 50 per cent...
News Sony Doesn't See Much Potential in Portable Platforms
Game over
Don’t hold your breath for a new portable PlayStation platform, as Sony has suggested that it doesn’t see much potential in the handheld market. Speaking with Bloomberg, group president Andrew House explained that the company doesn’t see a “huge opportunity” for the sector outside of Asia, and that it’s focusing on living room...
News Sony's Going to Start Sending Out Real Platinum Trophies
But only to those fastest in Australia
Sony will send out real-world Platinum Trophies to four lucky players in Australia – assuming they’re the first in the country to unlock the top trinket in either FIFA 18, Gran Turismo Sport, Call of Duty: WWII, or one other to be announced title. All you need to do to enter is grab the complete set and...
Hands On Detroit: Become Human Hints at Huge Potential
Quantic Dream's latest dazzles in demo
Quantic Dream probably doesn’t get enough respect. While the Parisian developer’s body of work can quite easily be criticised, the studio deserves credit for building big budget, blockbuster experiences that venture outside of the ordinary boundaries we expect for this industry – and creating an entirely...
Talking Point What Free October 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will October 2017's PS Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s free with PlayStation Plus next month? That’s the question on everyone’s lips as we reach the tail end of September, with October 2017’s roster of PS+ goodies just days away from being revealed. After a really decent year for the subscription service, we share our speculation for...
News Nintendo Switch Not Affecting PS4's Sales, Says Sony
Both devices doing well
The Nintendo Switch has got off to a much stronger start than its predecessor the Wii U, but its early success isn’t cannibalising the PlayStation 4’s sales, according to SIE group president Andrew House. There’s been a good tussle between the two systems recently in the monthly NPD report, but it seems that regardless...
News Sony Ships Another Half Million PlayStation VR Headsets
But House is concerned by how easily Sony's dominating
Sony shipped out another 500,000 PlayStation VR headsets during the three month period through June, making it far-and-away the industry leader when it comes to high-level virtual reality experiences. But the extent to which the Japanese giant is dominating the nascent space has group president...
News Score Up to 70 Per Cent Off in New NA PlayStation Store Flash Sale
Animated
Animation is the theme in the latest North American PlayStation Store Flash Sale, with some games scoring as much as 70 per cent off. Some highlights include simplistic role-playing game Child of Light for $3.74, rhythmic roguelike Crypt of the Necrodancer for $2.99, and ace platformer Rayman Legends for $9.99. The sale spans the...
Hands On Knowledge Is Power (Unless You're Thick as a Brick Obvs)
Knowledge is everything in this game
The obligatory trivia game in Sony’s burgeoning PlayLink line is exactly what you’d expect it to be: a jovial round of multiple choice with silly photo opportunities and a host that likes the sound of his own voice. With an eccentric, borderline claymation artstyle, it certainly looks the part – although...
News Sony's Made a Mental New Patapon Ad, For Some Strange Reason
Pon pon pata pon
There we were, innocently sorting through all the new Tokyo Game Show 2017 trailers, when we see that Sony's uploaded some sort of new Patapon ad. The remastered version of the game launched for PlayStation 4 back at the start of August, so why has the company pumped out a fresh video for it? We had to set aside our hunt...
News Gran Turismo Sport's Ultimate Vision McLaren Is Like a Bloody Tron Cycle
Playable in the game
God, this new concept car set to appear in Gran Turismo Sport is bonkers. Designed by McLaren in collaboration with Polyphony Digital and series creator Kazunori Yamauchi, it hints at the kind of vehicle the British manufacturer could be building in 2030 and beyond. And it’s just mental: it’s like a Tron Cycle where you have...
TGS 2017 No Heroes Allowed! VR Raises an Army of Rascals in October
Bad, man
PlayStation VR strategy game No Heroes Allowed! VR will see you assume the role of the God of Destruction from 17th October in Europe and North America, publisher Sony has announced. The game was given a 14th October release date in Japan during the platform holder’s TGS 2017 press conference yesterday. Based upon the Badman games, the...
Round Up What Did Sony Announce During Its TGS 2017 Press Conference?
In case you missed it
Sony’s big TGS 2017 press conference was a relatively low-key affair, but it did play host to plenty of new trailers and announcements. In case you missed the show, we’ve compiled all of the headlines from PlayStation’s Tokyo Game Show briefing below. Sony PlayStation's TGS 2017 Press Conference Round Up: Monster...
TGS 2017 Enjoy the Sounds of Japan Studio with PlayStation VR
Orchestral app on the way
Earlier this year, Sony hosted a concert at the Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall in Kawasaki, where the Tokyo Chamber Orchestra and the Tokyo Philharmonic Chorus performed various pieces of music from the developer's diverse collection of games. This included compositions from Gravity Rush, The Last Guardian, and much more. And...
TGS 2017 Detroit: Become Human Seems Even More Dramatic in Japanese
Robot uprising
In addition to being a venue for new announcements, it’s worth remembering that the Tokyo Game Show is also used to introduce Western titles to the Japanese market. This means that, while we may have already seen plenty of releases like Detroit: Become Human here in the West, it may be the Asian market’s first proper taste of...
TGS 2017 Boost Your Play Is Another Brilliant PS4 Montage
Super FX
Sony is the undisputed master of the montage, but PlayStation Japan has raised the level even higher in recent years. You may remember last year’s PlayStation 4 rap, and now the platform holder’s returned with a new promotional video, this time running with the slogan ‘Boost Your Play’. The idea is that each major upcoming game...
TGS 2017 Sony Bets Big on Monster Hunter with Limited Edition PS4 Pro
Liolaeus Edition launching in Japan
It’s no surprise to see Sony pushing Monster Hunter: World hard – this is a huge title for both the PlayStation 4 and Capcom itself. As such, a Limited Edition hardware bundle always seemed likely – and that’s exactly what the platform holder announced during its TGS 2017 press conference earlier today...
TGS 2017 Is This PlayStation's Best Ever Commercial?
We can do anything
Japanese commercials virtually always bring their A-game, but this new PlayStation 4 advert is a cut above. The musical marketing revolves around the theme that you "can do anything” with Sony’s current-gen console – but it gets its point across in remarkably jovial fashion. The clip will air in Japan throughout the end of...
TGS 2017 Shadow of the Colossus Stuns with New PS4 Trailer
A masterpiece
Here’s a longer look at Shadow of the Colossus on the PlayStation 4. In case you somehow missed the news at E3 2017, then remaster specialist Bluepoint is remaking Team ICO’s classic for Sony’s current console – and here’s a longer look at all of the morally testing titan slaughtering in all of its glory. A masterpiece.
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's TGS 2017 Press Conference Right Here
Join us for live coverage straight from Tokyo
Sony’s set to kickstart the Tokyo Game Show with a bang, and you can join us for all of the announcements live. PlayStation’s anticipated TGS 2017 press conference will begin at 4PM JST, and we’re bringing you the livestream, live blog, and live chat treatment. The hype train is about to depart...
Guide What Time Is Sony's TGS 2017 PlayStation Press Conference?
When and where to watch Sony's Japanese briefing
Of all the annual PlayStation press conferences, the Tokyo Game Show probably ranks the lowest of the lot in terms of interest. And that’s a shame because, if you’ve worked through the dodgy translations in the past, you’ll know that previous shows have played host to reveals like Gravity Rush 2...
News Two Norse Dwarfs Will Upgrade Your Arsenal in God of War
Blacksmith buddies
God of War’s progression system has been more or less the same across six or seven games: you collect red orbs, feed them to your weapon of choice, and reap the rewards. However, the series’ forthcoming PlayStation 4 soft-reboot will handle things a little differently. According to an article in Official PlayStation Magazine...
News The Last of Us Remastered's PS4 Pro Support Has Been Improved
Supersampling is back in
The Last of Us Remastered’s support for the PlayStation 4 Pro has been improved – and yes, supersampling is back if you happen to be a 1080p television owner. As part of update v1.09 – or update v1.03 if you specifically own the standalone version of DLC pack The Last of Us: Left Behind – you’ll now be able to...
Feature 12 PS4 Predictions for Sony's TGS 2017 Press Conference
Monster Hunter! Fist of the North Star! NieR?
Sony is scheduled to host its annual Tokyo Game Show pre-show press conference on Tuesday, 19th September. While the importance of the Japanese convention has undoubtedly declined in recent years, the platform holder could never be accused of not showing up – it’s announced titles like Bloodborne:...
News PS4 Games Half Price in European Weekend Sale
Prey is just £19.99
A handful of big PlayStation 4 games are half-price this weekend, including Persona 5 (£39.99) and FIFA 17 (£11.99). The latter’s a really good price – but it is marred by the fact that FIFA 18 is like a fortnight away. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare can be yours for £19.99, but it’s cheaper from retailers like Amazon...
Weirdness Sony Just Announced Some Speakers for Your Shoulders
We don't think they're a joke
Remember a few years back when Sony was haemorrhaging money by manufacturing robots that danced to your MP3 files? Kaz Hirai stepped in, sold off a load of factories, rendered thousands of people unemployed, and prepared the remainder of the organisation for record profits. And then he greenlit some stupid shoulder...
News Sony Has a Smartphone App Smash Hit That Few Realise
No phoney
Fate/Grand Order is the biggest mobile game in the world right now. It also happens to be published by Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. New data shows that the free-to-play role-playing game inspired by the Fate/stay night visual novel was not only the top grossing iOS and Android app in Japan last month – where it...
News Gran Turismo Sport to Race Away with Another Beta Before Launch
Details will be revealed soon
Gran Turismo Sport is almost here and it’s got about a tenth of the content you’d expect from a Polyphony Digital title – but we’re not going to let small issues like that ruin our fun, are we? To be fair, having played the title a few times now, it definitely feels great behind-the-wheel – and we suspect...
News This Fugly PS4 Call of Duty Bundle Will Probably Be a Hit This Holiday
Where did it go?!
Hot on the heels of the recently announced FIFA 18 PlayStation 4 bundle, Sony has revealed that it's also got a special Call of Duty: WWII package incoming this November. The big twist is that it actually includes a limited edition console, complete with camo colouring. As you can no doubt tell by the headline of this article,...
News A Wild PS4 Firmware Update 4.74 Appears
Stable as a table
Sony has released a new PlayStation 4 firmware update – and no, it’s not the underwhelming 5.00 just yet. Weirdly, if you’re in the beta for the new system software, you'll have to install this to play online, which apparently removes you from the test. Really weird. The update itself doesn’t do much other than improve...
News Uncharted, The Last of Us Director Bruce Straley Departs Naughty Dog
Woof
He’s been on sabbatical for a year, but Naughty Dog veteran Bruce Straley will not be returning to the kennel. After spending 18 years at the Californian company, The Last of Us and Uncharted director has called time on his tenure at the award-winning studio. There’s no word on what he’ll do next, but we’re sure that we’ll be hearing...
News Until Dawn Dev's Detective Game Hidden Agenda Launching 24th October
Plus, other PlayLink titles dated
Sony’s new smartphone gaming initiative PlayLink for the PlayStation 4 has gotten off to a great start with party title That’s You, and the platform holder’s hoping to add to the fledgling line’s catalogue later this year with Until Dawn developer Supermassive Games’ crime thriller Hidden Agenda and much...
Feature The PlayStation Store's Content Problem
And what can be done to fix it
There are nearly 30 new games on the PlayStation Store this week. Among these titles are juggernauts like NBA 2K18, standalone expansions such as Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, and remasters like Baja: Edge of Control. Amid the madness is Time Recoil, a new top-down shooter from one of PlayStation’s most prolific...
News Taiwan's We All Play PS4 Commercial Probably Cost a Few Quid
Swish
Sony’s launched an expensive new PlayStation 4 commercial in Taiwan, and it’s worth a watch. Revolving around the theme that “we all play”, it shows various handsome individuals booting up their consoles, only to get dragged along to a rooftop party where a cheap Daft Punk cover band is repeating the word “PlayStation” through a...
Weirdness Fake Kaz Hirai Announces His Retirement from Twitter
But not stepping down until after E3 2018
One of the few remaining attractions on Twitter, the outstanding CEO Kaz Hirai, has announced his retirement. The best parody account this side of Boring Milner has been a frequent source of hilarity for years now – even catching the eye of the popular ex-PlayStation executive
News PS4 Prices Plunge in North American PlayStation Picks Sale
2B or not 2B
There’s a big sale on the North American PlayStation Store today, with big games like MLB The Show 17 ($23.99) and NieR Automata ($38.99) reduced. PlayStation Plus members will secure the biggest savings, with episodes of Life Is Strange down to just $1.24 apiece, or Dragon Quest Builder
News Sony Reveals TGS 2017 PS4 Software Lineup
Monster Hunter! Yakuza! Gran Turismo!
Sony’s booth at TGS 2017 will only be dwarfed by those belonging to Japan’s biggest smartphone success stories – but that’s the state of the industry overseas these days. Nevertheless, the platform holder has booked out plenty of space to showcase a slew of PlayStation 4 titles, including local...
News Naughty Dog Announces Limited Edition Nathan Drake Figure
And it's looking mighty fine
In succession to Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s release last month, Naughty Dog has revealed its second limited edition statue of the franchise, featuring the dashing yet daring adventurer Nathan Drake. The meticulously crafted figure features a heroic shot of Drake mid-lunge, as he prepares to plant a firm fist into...
News PlayStation Pledges Largest Ever EGX 2017 Stand
Big names! Big games
Sony always brings plenty of PlayStation 4 booths to every gaming convention, but it says that its EGX 2017 stand will be its biggest ever. The platform holder – which unlike last year has not got new hardware to show – will be leaning on its sizeable catalogue of software instead, promising hands on with titles such as Call...
News Uncharted 4 Was Almost An Entirely Different Game
Book reveals title's turbulent tale
Do you remember the very early days of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End? There was a mass exodus at developer Naughty Dog, with franchise director Amy Hennig being the most notable departure. Rumour had it that the sequel was in dire straits, and The Last of Us creators Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley were ushered in...
Guide Knack 2 Hints and Tips for Surviving the Knackening
Attacks & gadgets
Knack 2 is a much more approachable title than its predecessor with an accessible default difficulty for all, but that doesn't mean it's a total cakewalk. Here are five hopefully helpful tips for making your experience an even more enjoyable one. Take advantage of the heavy punch Every one of the core abilities that you...
Knack strikes back
It’s fair to say that Knack divided opinion upon its release alongside the PlayStation 4 in November 2013. Some concluded it to be an abomination that failed to live up to the promise of being a Crash Bandicoot successor, while others deemed it to be not so bad. Either way you look at it, it's now clear to see that the divisive...
News Sony's Announced Some Killer New PS4 Controller Colours
But where can you buy them?
There are some absolutely awesome new DualShock 4 controllers on the way, but whether you can buy them will depend where you live. The full set – available in Asia from 11th October – includes Crystal (which is already out in some territories), Crystal Red, Crystal Blue, Steel Black (again, already out in some...
Feature How to Prepare for the Second Coming of Knack
The Knackening is upon us
The glorious return of our PlayStation Lord and Saviour Knack is almost upon us. If you have not yet welcomed the greatest hero of our age into your life, then worry not, as you still have time to atone for your ignorance. How, you ask? Well for starters, you can follow the instructions that we've laid bare below. Complete...
News God of War Concept Art Reveals Harsh Weather
Winter is coming
Sony Santa Monica’s always been home to some of the best artists in the industry, and the team’s flexing its muscles once again with the new God of War. A batch of new concept art from the title shows protagonist Kratos and his son Atreus out and about in the Nordic wilderness – and in one image, on the verge being attacked by...
