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News Funko Announces Horizon: Zero Dawn Pop! Figurines
Vinyl fantasy
Any franchise with a modicum of mainstream success is guaranteed its own line of bulbous Funko figurines, and Horizon: Zero Dawn is the latest property to get the Pop! vinyl treatment. Naturally, red-headed protagonist Aloy is one of the characters you’ll be able to buy, but she’s joined by that most memorable of companions, Erend...
News New Everybody's Golf Trailer Outlines Absolutely Everything
Par for the course
Over in Japan, they love making these uber-long trailers that outline absolutely everything you can expect to find in an upcoming game. We don’t have the attention span to make the super-length clips work in the Western world, but this Everybody’s Golf video is pretty easy to follow – despite its narration belonging to a...
Weirdness There's an Uncharted Monopoly Board Now
Community (treasure) chest
How do you know when a brand’s successfully reached mainstream status? The second it gets a licensed Monopoly board, of course. And that’s exactly what’s been listed on the PlayStation Gear store, although details regarding its release date remain under wraps. The family favourite will do away with top hats and...
News Sony's Scored an Own Goal with This Ugly Limited Edition PS4 Controller
Football crazy
In case you missed the news last month, Destiny 2 is getting its very own limited edition DualShock 4, and it's not exactly a looker. Ugly controllers seem to be all the rage over at Sony headquarters, though, as the company's pumping out another dreadful looking pad in Europe. Tied into PlayStation's marketing deal with the UEFA...
News Gran Turismo Sport Will Apparently Not Have Microtransactions
Hmm
Gran Turismo Sport is evidently eyeing the fledgling service game model, with regular updates and improvements planned over a large span of time. As we’ve seen with the likes of Overwatch, continued development is usually funded through the sale of loot boxes or other trinkets, but series creator Kazunori Yamauchi says there won’t be any...
News Uncharted: The Lost Legacy's Lead Characters Will Have a Tumultuous Relationship
Falling out
Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross are spirited women, and they’re sure to clash at times during Uncharted: The Lost Legacy’s campaign. But director Shaun Escayg has been chatting with the PlayStation Blog about how that will be reflected during gameplay – and there are times when your mercenary companion may leave you to deal with the...
News Travel to Horizon: Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds on 7th November
Guerrilla Games dates DLC
Mark your calendar: anticipated Horizon: Zero Dawn expansion The Frozen Wilds will chill out from 7th November in both Europe and North America. The new DLC – which will add an entire new area and storyline, as well as alter the existing open world
News Sony to Publish Sound-Based Psychological Horror Stifled
Hear your fear
Sony will publish psychological PlayStation VR horror Stifled, developer Gattai Games announced at the Asian edition of PSX over the weekend. The title works similarly to the recently released Perception, where you must use echolocation in order to “see” with sound. The title leverages the built-in microphone on the Japanese...
Review Patapon Remastered (PS4)
Pata-pata-pata-pun
Patapon Remastered shares some of its DNA with two other re-released, obscure Japanese games from Sony. Like PaRappa the Rapper, its gameplay boils down to following the beat of the catchy music, and its cutesy vector art style is similar to LocoRoco. It does plenty to set itself apart, however, with a rhythm/strategy combination...
Deal Get a Free PS4 Pro with High-End Sony 4K TV
Two birds, one stone
Eager to overhaul your home cinema set-up? Amazon has a pretty good deal running in the United States right now, which will earn you a free PlayStation 4 Pro if you purchase one of its top-of-the-line XBR55A1E Ultra High-Definition OLED 4K panels. The screen is expensive at $3,498.00 for the 55-inch edition and $4,998.00 for the...
News Gran Turismo Sport's Livery Editor Lets You Upload Decals
Pimp your ride
Creative types are guaranteed to get a lot out of Gran Turismo Sport between its mind-blowing Scapes photo feature and its new livery editor. According to PlayStation Access, you’ll be able to upload your own decals in the latter, enabling you to create logos and patterns in Photoshop and then import them into the game. The editor...
FAQ How Long Will Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Take You to Beat?
It's a full-length Uncharted game
Naughty Dog’s been clear what Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is, but there still seems to be some confusion surrounding the project. So let’s make this straight-forward right from the start: it’s a full-length, standalone instalment in the action adventure series. Nathan Drake won’t be present – the game stars...
Talking Point Should The Last of Us Cash in on the Battle Royale Craze?
Boots on the Battlegrounds
You may have heard of a little game called PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. It’s coming to the PlayStation 4 eventually, but is in Early Access at the moment, and Sony doesn’t really support that. Nevertheless, it’s already amassed
News Gran Turismo Sport Has the Best Photo Mode Ever Made
Scape believe
Gran Turismo Sport may be light on single player content, but one area it’s absolutely not lacking in is photography options. Series creator Kazunori Yamauchi – a keen photographer himself – has masterminded what Polyphony Digital is calling Scapes, which essentially allows you to drop car models into real-world locations...
News The Last of Us: Part II Appears to Be Set in Seattle
Come as you are
The Last of Us: Part II is still a subject of much secrecy. As Naughty Dog keeps itself busy with the impending Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the developer hasn’t said a whole lot about Joel and Ellie’s upcoming adventure – although we do know that the title will have a motion captured pig. That’s left fans trying to figure out...
News Phew! Naughty Dog Debuts Tasty Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Gameplay
Indian adventure
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is almost out, which means that Sony’s starting to kick its marketing strategy into overdrive. We recently got to play an hour from the forthcoming side-story, and you can read or watch our impressions through the respective links. But developer Naughty Dog’s also deployed a video boasting interviews...
News Dozens of PS4 Games Added to Gigantic EU PlayStation Store Summer Sale
Including Horizon: Zero Dawn and Gravity Rush 2
Sony’s added dozens more PlayStation 4 discounts to its ongoing PlayStation Store Summer Sale in Europe, including Gravity Rush 2 (£19.99), Nioh (£24.99), and Horizon: Zero Dawn (£29.99). Other discounted games include Sniper Elite 4 (£24.99), Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare (£21.99), and...
News Smart Looking Adventure Title Hob Explores PS4 in September
Hob's a good 'un
It feels like Hob's been around for ages, reappearing multiple times over the last couple of years. Fortunately, the neat looking adventure title finally has a PlayStation 4 release date, as evidenced by the intriguing new gameplay trailer that we've embedded above. Hob launches on the 26th September, and if you pre-order it...
News Everybody's Golf Downloaded to 2 Million Smartphones in Less Than a Month
Nice shot
ForwardWorks’ first project is off to a strong start, it seems. Sony’s new smartphone game developer launched a mobile adaptation of Everybody’s Golf in Japan on 4th July, and it’s already been downloaded more than two million times according to the platform holder. There’s no word on how much money the free-to-play iOS and...
News Sony Snaps Up Anime Distributor Funimation for $143 Million
One for the weeaboos
Sony has purchased a 95 per cent stake in anime distributor Funimation for $143 million, essentially acquiring the company. The remaining five per cent will be retained by current CEO Gen Fukunaga, who will continue to serve in his current role despite the takeover. In addition to selling DVDs and merchandise, Funimation...
News PS4 Shipments Pass 63.3 Million As Sony Finds Itself in Good Health
Fine first quarter results for platform holder
Sony has shipped 63.3 million PlayStation 4 consoles globally. The figure comes courtesy of the Japanese giant’s first quarter financial report, which covers the period spanning 1st April to 30th June. We know that, as of 13th June, the console had sold 60.4 million units directly through to...
News August 2017's Free PlayStation Plus Games Can Be Downloaded Now
Go, go, go
August 2017’s awesome PlayStation Plus update is available now in Europe, with North America set to follow shortly after the publication of this article. In case you need reminding, the free games this time include Just Cause 3, Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry, Super Motherload, Downwell,
News Limited Edition Destiny 2 DualShock 4 Is Coming to Europe
It's fugly, though
Sony's launching a limited edition DualShock 4 alongside Destiny 2 on the 6th September. The primarily white and gold controller will be available across Europe, but for some reason, that doesn't include Poland, Russia, or the UK. A bit weird, that. To be honest, we're not that arsed anyway. We love a good custom DualShock...
News Gran Turismo Sport May Be in for a Tough Ride
Sim racer is already disappointing some
Gran Turismo Sport is being taken on tour ahead of its October release date, but the response is not all that positive at the moment. The reality is that Polyphony Digital has ditched the franchise’s car collecting origins in favour of a more online-focused experience. The campaign, then, will not see you...
News This PlayStation Now on PlayStation Plus Rumour Is Clutching at Straws
And short ones at that
Oh no, our bullsh*t detector is about to explode. Again. Sony announced that it will be pushing up the price of PlayStation Plus starting 31st August in Europe and Australia this week, and it went down about as well as a north-eastern team in the Premier League. Now the ever-dependable games media is attempting to make sense...
Soapbox PlayStation Plus Price Hike - Is It Justified?
Sam Brooke questions the reasons behind the sudden increase
Two days ago, the PlayStation Plus lineup for August was revealed: Just Cause 3, standalone DLC Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry, and the addictive Downwell were all confirmed to be coming to the PlayStation 4 in what could be one of the best ever Instant Game Collection lineups on the...
News Sony Is Going in Hard with a Range of FIFA 18 PS4 Bundles in Europe
Ronaldo Edition launches three days early
Sony's got the marketing rights for FIFA 18, and it's not letting them go to waste. The Japanese giant will be releasing a range of PlayStation 4 bundles here in Europe as it attempts to offer up an attractive deal for every kind footy fan. It's kicking things off with the Ronaldo Edition bundle on the 26th...
News Sony Showcases Several Promising PlayStation VR Titles at ChinaJoy 2017
And they're all coming to the West
Sony’s trying really hard to stimulate the console development scene in China, and in addition to its adaptation of Monkey King: Hero Is Back, it’s also partnered with a bunch of developers to bring brand new content to PlayStation VR on a global basis. As part of its ChinaJoy 2017 press conference overnight,...
News Sony Reveals Monkey King: Hero Is Back Adaptation for PS4
Will release worldwide
Sony is making an adaptation of the 2015 animated movie Monkey King: Hero Is Back for the PlayStation 4, and it will be distributed globally by Oasis Games. Announced as part of the platform holder’s ChinaJoy 2017 press conference, the project represents a collaboration between the Japanese giant, developer HexaDrive, and...
News Naughty Dog Exploring New Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Multiplayer Content
No plans yet, though
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy will include the full multiplayer suite from Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, including the competitive and co-operative options. But are there any chances of the Indian locations from Chloe Frazer’s adventure being incorporated into both games as new maps? “We’re looking at exploring what type of...
News PlayStation Plus Members Save in New NA PlayStation Store Sale
Another one
If you missed the North American PlayStation Store Flash Sale which ran last weekend, then maybe you should turn your attention to the new PlayStation Plus Specials Sale. Scheduled to run through 08:00 on 1st August, the promotion includes up to 70 per cent discounts on a range of titles, including For Honor, Resident Evil 7, and The...
Interview The Lost Legacy Is the Best of Uncharted, Says Naughty Dog
"We want to get the wonder back"
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is designed to be the best of the brand, creative director Shaun Escayg told us in a recent interview. Chatting about the forthcoming standalone spinoff – which stars fan favourites Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross in the lead roles, not series veteran Nathan Drake – the project lead...
Hands On Exploring Uncharted's Largest Ever Environment in The Lost Legacy
Chloe trailblazer
Naughty Dog never does things by half, does it? Uncharted: The Lost Legacy was originally intended to be downloadable content for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, but once it started plotting out stories the award-winning Californian company knew it needed to make a standalone game. But not just any game, of course: Chloe Frazer and...
News This WipEout Themed Pro Has to Be the Most Gorgeous PS4 to Date
Need for speed
Good God, what a stunner of a console this is. This uniquely designed PS4 Pro is up for grabs as part of a competition that Sony's holding in central Europe. As you can see, the system's WipEout-themed, and comes with a matching controller. The look is completed with a lovely gloss finish. Phwoar. We'd try to win it ourselves,...
Talking Point What Free August 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will August's PS Plus games be announced?
Time really does fly when you’re having fun. We’ve barely got done ensuring that the awful teenage cast of Until Dawn endure the worst deaths imaginable, and already it’s time to start thinking about August 2017’s big PlayStation Plus update. We’re anticipating an announcement for the full...
News Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Is Ready to Plunder Some Riches on PS4
Naughty Dog's latest goes gold
Sort-of-spin-off Uncharted: The Lost Legacy has gone gold, developer Naughty Dog has announced. For those who may not know, going "gold" means that development of the game has finished, and so it won't be long before it enters mass production. The standalone adventure was originally revealed back at the...
News PlayStation UK Loves a Good Comedy Commercial These Days
This is a decent one
One of Sony’s strengths (and arguably also one of its weaknesses) is that each global division of PlayStation acts somewhat autonomously, meaning that commercials and marketing strategies are formulated and tailored to the tastes of a particular region. And for whatever reason, the folks at PlayStation UK enjoy a good comedy...
Talking Point Has Sony Mastered the PlayStation Store Sale?
Full Steam ahead
Do you remember what PlayStation Store sales used to be like? They were embarrassing. Sony would trot out a procession of titles, and the PlayStation Blog comments would promptly point out that the same software could be had cheaper undiscounted from superior retailers. It was a joke – especially at a time when the vaunted "Steam...
News European Totally Digital Sale Expands with More Impulse Buys
Your wallet's already dead
Not content with one new European PlayStation Store sale, Sony’s complemented its scorching Summer Sale with some all-new Totally Digital deals – including favourite games like Stardew Valley, INSIDE, The Witness, and more. There are some ridiculous impulse bu
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.0 Beta Incoming, Here's How to Sign Up
Beta believe it
And just like that, Sony has announced that a beta for the next PlayStation 4 firmware update is happening here in the West. Earlier today, the company revealed that a Japanese beta would be taking place in the near future, so it was only a matter of time. If testing out the new firmware update sounds like something you'd be...
News Big PS4 Firmware Update Coming Soon, Sony Wants Beta Users in Japan
It's probably the big 5.0
And so it begins. Sony Japan has announced that it's looking for users to beta test the PlayStation 4's next firmware update. The official Japanese blog doesn't mention any version numbers, but this must be 5.0 since the company makes frequent mention of new software features. We assume Sony will soon come out and confirm...
News My God! There's a Sizzling Summer Sale on the EU PlayStation Store
Hot in here
Well this is just getting silly now. Sony has followed up that amazing Big in Japan sale on the European PlayStation Store with a slew of summer sizzlers that are going to leave you broke. This enormous sale sees prices slashed by up to 60 per cent, with an absolute wealth of PlayStation VR goods up for grabs. Don’t worry if you’re...
News Patapon Remastered Gets Songs Stuck in Your Head from 1st August
You know the ones
It’s the one you’ve been waiting for: Patapon Remastered will pata-pata-pata-pon a path to the PlayStation 4 on 1st August. Japan Studio’s rhythmic role-playing game was one of the standout exclusives on the PlayStation Portable, and will now find a new audience on Sony’s current console. For those of you who don’t know,...
News Digital Games Go Ruinously Cheap on the NA PlayStation Store
Here we go again
Another week, another wallet-busting North American PlayStation Store sale. This time it’s digital games that are discounted, with PlayStation Plus members scoring savings of up to 60 per cent on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita. Some standouts include INSIDE for $9.99, SOMA for $5.99, and the wonderful The Witness for...
News Housemarque Is Really Spoiling Us with Matterfall
Watch a full eight minutes of gameplay
Nex Machina only just released, but Housemarque is already set to return to the PlayStation 4 with Matterfall in August. And the side-scrolling twin-stick shooter is looking awesome. Embedded above is an eight minute playthrough which details how the game operates, and it’s incredible how faithful it appears...
News Spider-Man Goes Behind the Scenes in D23 Expo Showcase
New footage
The D23 Games Showcase is happening right now, and Insomniac Games has just debuted a new behind the scenes video that focuses on Spider-Man and everything that's going in to the game. The footage includes a couple of new clips, with a quick shot of Peter Parker's apartment and a glimpse of a fight with Iron Fist. What did you take...
News Gran Turismo Sport Actually Has a PS4 Release Date, and It's 2017
Finally
Well what do you know, Gran Turismo Sport finally has a release date on PlayStation 4. It's about time, isn't it? We're happy to report that the racing sim will indeed launch this year, taking a corner to Sony's console on the 18th October. The trailer that we've embedded above is a short one, but its stylish and it's got that all important...
News New Days Gone Gameplay Showcases a Dynamic PS4 World
Dangerously different
Days Gone had a big gameplay demo at Sony's E3 2017 press conference, but apparently, more of the zombie-ridden title was shown behind closed doors. Now, the publisher has saw fit to release footage from an alternate take of the mission that we saw on stage, complete with developer commentary. Basically, the point of this...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.72 Is Available to Download Now
What kind of number is that
It's only been a couple of weeks since the PlayStation 4's last firmware update dropped, but that hasn't stopped Sony from launching another one. Weighing in at just over 340MB, you can boot up your system and download firmware version 4.72 right now. So, what does it do? Well, given the update's unorthodox numbering,...
News Sony Is Finally Releasing a Special Edition PS4 Pro
It's about time
Well would you look at that - a PS4 Pro that isn't standard matte black. Sony has revealed that a special 'glacier white' system will be bundled with Destiny 2, which will launch on the 6th September in North America and Europe. The console will boast a 1TB hard drive and, of course, a matching DualShock 4 controller. The bundle...
