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News PS Plus Has Already Pulled in 100k New Dreamers on PS5, PS4
Dream to make believe
With Media Molecule's Dreams set to cease live service on 1st September, the surreal creation engine has come to PS Plus, drawing in more than 100k new Dreamers already. You can see all kinds of cool Dreams-related stats over on the aptly-named DreamStats website, although even there, fun
Additional accoutrements
Once rumoured and since formally announced, Sony Interactive Entertainment's take on the Earbud still doesn't have a release date. FCC filings might shed some more light on the device in question, however, and it looks like active noise cancellation is on the cards, as well as a USB transceiver for lossless audio and...
News Will There Be a Twisted Metal Season 2? No Idea, Says Showrunner
"But I would love to do more"
Twisted Metal’s television adaptation has defied all expectations, becoming a mild critical success and a huge hit with audiences. Despite its low budget, the show has plenty of action and some genuinely touching moments between its cast – all set against a backdrop of crass, indulgent, grindhouse gore. With the...
News PS5, PS4's Sizzling Summer Sale Adds Over 2,000 Discounts
That's hot
It may feel like winter here in the UK right now, but things are heating up once more in the PS Store’s ongoing summer sale. Sony has unleashed a second wave of savings overnight, with more than 2,000 games and expansion packs included – many of which are at least 50 per cent off. This includes games like Sonic Frontiers at...
News PS5 Sales Absolutely Explode in the UK Following Price Cut
Up by an enormous 75 per cent
Price elasticity is an easy to understand concept: the price goes down and the sales go up. Sony has been enjoying an extraordinarily strong year with the PS5, and thus it was inevitable that the moment it cut prices, it’d see sales absolutely surge. And that’s exactly what’s happened in the UK, where a disc-based...
Feature Best Dreams Games to Play While It's on PS Plus
All our recommendations in one place
Since Dreams launched in February 2020, it's come a long way. The game arrived with a whole host of weird and wonderful creations from the early access period, but it's been populated with a steady stream of brilliant stuff in the intervening years. We've made many recommendations on what's worth playing within...
News Helldivers 2 PS5, PC Release Date May Be Set for October
Another one for the huge list
Sony's own Helldivers 2 could be set to join the long list of high-profile games releasing in October if a leaked document is to be believed. Handed to Insider Gaming, a file sent to members of a Sony partnership program supposedly calls for content creators to "mention that the game will be released in October". A...
News New PS5 Firmware Beta Starts Today, Bigger SSD and Dolby Atmos Support
Mute the PS5 beep sound
Sony has today announced a new PS5 firmware update will enter the beta testing phase for qualifying users later today, bringing many more features to the current-gen console. If you've been selected to participate, you will receive an email invite within the next 24 hours. The countries the beta update will be available in...
News PS5, PS4's Superb Sim Racer Gran Turismo 7 Grows Again Next Month
Four new cars incoming
With the Gran Turismo movie right around the hairpin bend, Sony will be expecting sales of sim racer Gran Turismo 7 to increase. Polyphony Digital, reliable as ever, has announced that its next free update will release next month, on 7th August. Teased on series creator Kazunori Yamauchi’s social media feed, there’ll be...
Poll Is Twisted Metal's TV Show a Win or a Write-Off?
Calypso needs to know
It’s been a few days since Twisted Metal’s oddball television show started streaming on Peacock. While first impressions were disastrous based on a now infamous Thong Song scene showcased during Summer Game Fest, the reception to the entire first season has been much warmer overall, with reviews still largely mixed but many...
News Twisted Metal Surpasses All Expectations on Rotten Tomatoes
And its audience score is even higher
Wow, what a start for new subsidiary PlayStation Productions, which has crushed yet another project. Those of you who’ve been keeping a close eye on the division will have witnessed Uncharted become a Box Office success, HBO’s The Last of Us go on to become one of the biggest series of the year, and now...
Interview How a Dreams Side Project Evolved into Media Molecule's Next Game
Talking Tren with its lead developer
John Beech Media Molecule is on the verge of launching Tren, a brand new game all about a wooden train set. It's due to be released in Dreams very soon, and after spending time playing the adorable title ourselves, we were eager to pick the brains of its creators. In order to learn more about Tren, where it came...
News Yes, All Those Awesome Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Accessories Are Getting Scalped
Console covers fetching up to $200
Sony opened pre-orders for its collection of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 accessories earlier this week, with its custom console covers and DualSense controller selling out pretty fast. While you can still purchase the hardware bundle, it seems scalpers have their eye on the prize when it comes to the aforementioned...
News Dreams Live Service Ending as Media Molecule Couldn't Find a 'Sustainable Path'
But the dream isn't over
In case you missed the news, developer Media Molecule is taking a step back from Dreams in the near future. Its highly ambitious creation suite is staying online and is going nowhere, but the studio's live service updates and events are coming to an end from 1st September. This was announced back in April, when Media...
Feature A Morning Inside Media Molecule
Stephen pays a visit one of his favourite devs
As you'll have (hopefully) read about recently, I spent some time at Media Molecule, playing its latest offering, Tren. This developer and its games mean quite a lot to me personally, but aside from anything else, I believe it's a team that remains one of the industry's most creative and most...
News PS5 Sales Live Now in More Regions, Save $50/£75
Get the console at a discount
As Sony announces its sold more than 40 million PS5 consoles, the firm looks to want to ship a few more with haste as discounts on the system have gone live in more territories. In the UK, you can head to the likes of Amazon or
News Dreams Is Coming to PS Plus Extra as Well as PS Plus Essential in August
Don't sleep on it
Media Molecule's PS4 exclusive create-'em-up, Dreams, is having a bit of a moment right now. Not only has the developer revealed Tren — its next original game within Dreams, which you can read more about through the link — it's also been announced the title will be joining PS Plus Essential's lineup for August. As it turns out,...
Preview Sony's Next Great First-Party Game Is Media Molecule's Tren, Made in Dreams
All aboard the hype Tren
Media Molecule might be taking a step back from Dreams in the near future, but it's going out on a high note. One of the team's last major contributions to its community-driven platform is Tren, a game about a wooden train set that packs the same warmth, whimsy, and charm as any of its previous works. Spearheaded by...
News PS5 Console Sales Surpass 40 Million, Sony Confirms
Over 2,500 games already available
PlayStation boss Jim Ryan has announced more than 40 million PS5 consoles have now been sold since its release in November 2020. With any PS5 Stock issues now completely rectified, Ryan said: "With the support of PlayStation fans, we have reached a milestone of 40 million PS5 consoles sold through to gamers since...
News PS5 Action RPG The God Slayer Could Be Incredible, But Is Not Due Until 2027
A long wait ahead
Sony announced a new, potentially jaw-dropping addition to its China Hero Project overnight – but don’t expect to play it until at least 2027 at the earliest. The God Slayer, in development at My Time at Sandrock maker Pathea Games, is being billed as an action RPG – and judging by the first images, it looks like a stark...
News Told You So! Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Really Wouldn't Have Worked on PS4
Rock-solid PC port, though
Much hay has been made of Insomniac's pre-release claim that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart "would not have been possible without the Solid State Drive of the PlayStation 5," with ourselves contributing a bale or two. Now, the PC iteration is out in the wild, and the wizards over at Digital Foundry have been able to put...
News PS Plus Essential Games for August 2023 Announced
Living the dream
Sony has announced the next lineup of PS Plus Essential monthly games, and amazingly, it's done so without them leaking beforehand. August 2023's trio of treats have been revealed over on the PS Blog as usual, and here's what you're getting this time:
News Venom Co-Creator Todd McFarlane Approves of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Interpretation
He's not a tongue guy, though
Comic Con has just swung by, and Insomniac Games was there to show off more of Marvel's Spider-Man 2, giving us our first proper look at Venom. The anti-hero is set to be a key part of the story in the sequel, and he's so beloved that it's important the studio gets it right. So, what does Todd McFarlane, one of the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Will Feature the Same Mary Jane Face Model, Insomniac Insists
PuddleGate 2.0
Uh oh, it must be nearly time for the release of another Insomniac game, as we have another overblown technical conundrum to unpack. However, it's not the puddles the overly-zealous PlayStation faithful are concerned about this time. Instead, fans, perhaps a little too eager for Marvel's Spider-Man 2's 20th October release date, have...
News PS Plus Members Can Watch the Gran Turismo Movie Early
But still only in cinemas
Sony is hosting advanced screenings of the Gran Turismo movie for PS Plus subscribers, but only at select cinemas. A promotional email sent out to UK members includes a link to reserve tickets on 8th August at various Showcase, Vue, and Cineworld theatres across the country, a day ahead of the film’s British release on...
News Sony Will Announce New PS5, PS4 Games During Chinese Press Conference This Week
Here's when to watch live
Sony is plotting a press conference in China this week, which it promises will reveal the third phase of its ongoing China Hero Project. The Japanese giant has been nurturing developers all across the country, pledging funding, marketing, and publishing support for a variety of games, including FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch...
News Watch the Best Bits from Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Amazing Comic-Con Panel
Come out swingin'
We were expecting last week’s San Diego Comic-Con to be big for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – but it ended up being even more exciting than we were anticipating. In addition to showcasing a jaw-dropping new story trailer, Insomniac Games also announced a
News You Could Own the Gran Turismo Movie's Nissan GT-R Racing Car with Upcoming Auction
Onscreen motor going up for sale
If you're a big car fanatic (and have a vast amount of cash burning a hole in your proverbial pocket), you may be interested to know about this upcoming opportunity. An upcoming auction could see you drive away with a Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3. In fact, it's not just any GT-R — it's the same one used in the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5's Best Suit May Have Been Teased by a Toy
OP, will probably need a nerf
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is shaping up to be a super-hero power fantasy for the ages, with players able to play as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and with the infamous alien Symbiote suit AKA Venom in the offing. Well, it looks like Insomniac wanted to one-up even themselves, and we got a glimpse at something quite...
News PlayStation's Skipping Gamescom, But It's Showing Up for ChinaJoy 2023
Games lineup revealed
For a number of years now, Sony has brought PlayStation to ChinaJoy, one of the largest gaming exhibitions in Asia. It's set to take part yet again in 2023, with the event scheduled between 28th and 31st July at Shanghai's New International Expo Center. So, what's Sony bringing to the showfloor? A fair amount, actually. The...
News Insomniac Games May Have a Third AAA PS5 Exclusive in Development
Unannounced project in production now
There’s simply no question that Insomniac Games is carrying this generation for Sony. We’re not belittling the efforts of PlayStation’s other first-party studios, but it’s worth acknowledging that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will be its third release for the PS5 thus far – fourth if you factor in the...
News PS5's Remote Play Portable Appears to Leak Online
Photos and videos of Sony's new handheld emerge
Sony’s interesting Remote Play handheld for PS5, officially announced earlier in the year, appears to have leaked. Video footage of what appears to be a prototype unit is being shared around social media, as well as photos of it in various states of disassembly. Effectively, the device looks like an...
News Sony's Infamous E3 2006 Conference Now Viewable in Clear 1080p
Giant Enemy Crab has never looked this good
Few video game press conferences are remembered more for all the wrong reasons than Sony's 2006 E3 briefing. It set the tone for a PS3 generation that didn't really get going until the PS3 slim steadied the ship, and now you can watch the two-hour disaster in crystal clear 1080p quality. Uploaded by Danny...
News PS5 Console Discounts Set to Expand to USA and UK, It's Claimed
So says reliable PS Plus leaker
Select European countries like Spain and Portugal have recently been enjoying discounts of up to €100 on PS5 systems, but a new claim from PS Plus leaker billbil-kun states the sale price will be expanded to other countries soon. While the leaker doesn't know when the promotion will begin,
News PS5 Access Controller Is Available for Pre-Order Now
Releases 6th December 2023
Sony's new controller all about making its games more accessible for disabled gamers, the PS5 Access Controller, is up for pre-order now. Priced at $89.99 / £79.99 / €89.99, you can go to the official PlayStation Direct website and secure a unit ahead of its 6th December 2023 release date. The device is restricted to...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Takes Place Around 9 Months After PS5, PS4's Miles Morales
A lot can change in that time
We've been luxuriating in all the new Marvel's Spider-Man 2 details from today's San Diego Comic-Con panel, which included a stunning new story trailer and a limited-edition Spider-Man 2 PS5 bundle, the aesthetics of which has already polarised opinion within Push Square's own editorial staff. We even got to learn more...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Sets Pulses Racing with Jaw Dropping PS5 Story Trailer
Amazing
Update: Here it is! The official version of the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 story trailer, in all of its 4K glory. Like we said previously, this is a breathtaking trailer that’s sure to have you hyped by its conclusion. Original Story: Insomniac Games anchored its highly anticipated Comic-Con panel moments ago with a jaw-dropping story...
News Amazing Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Bundle Announced
Launching prior to the game on 1st September
Update: Pre-orders will open on 28th July for a stunning new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition hardware model. The console, which features a custom design, will be available in two permutations, both with or without a Blu-ray disc slot. It’ll also come with a matching DualSense design, showcasing...
News Gran Turismo Movie's Slick Second Trailer Hammers Home the True Story Angle
This actually happened
The Gran Turismo movie is very nearly ready to hit the big screen. Sony Pictures has just released the second trailer for this upcoming flick, which tells the true story of aspiring driver Jann Mardenborough (Archie Madekwe), whose expertise in the PlayStation racing sim earns him a spot on a real race track. It's this true...
News The Latest PS5 Firmware Update Is Available Now, Here Are the Patch Notes
What does version 23.01-07.60.00 do?
It's PS5 update day! Sony has just pushed out a new system software update for PS5, weighing in at just over 1GB. So, what's the deal? What does this new firmware do, exactly? System software version 23.01-07.60.00, to give it its full name, does what we all expect (and want). Here are the official patch notes:...
News Venom Is the Focus of Fresh Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Look
New screenshot revealed
With a Comic-Con panel from Insomniac Games scheduled for tomorrow, the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 studio has begun drumming up excitement early with a new interview and screenshot from Entertainment Weekly. Venom is the focus of this latest marketing beat, with a new image showing off the villain's symbiotic skin and long tongue...
News PSVR2 Exclusive Firewall Ultra Readies Up on 24th August
Pre-orders now live on PS Store
Highly anticipated PSVR2 tactical shooter sequel Firewall Ultra will Oscar Mike its way onto Sony’s new-gen system from 24th August, with pre-orders now live on the PS Store. The standard edition of the game will retail for $39.99, while its Digital Deluxe Edition will cost $59.99. The latter includes early access...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC Doesn't Actually Need an SSD
Recommended, but not required
Despite what the marketing might have said at the time, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart coming to PC seems to have put the entire SSD discussion to bed, once and for all. A solid-state drive is officially listed as "recommended" rather than being required to run the game on minimum settings. Much was made of the game's...
News If Sony Does Ever Make a PS Vita 2, It'll Probably Need Replaceable Batteries
Party like its 1989
If Sony ever were to release a hypothetical Vita successor (not likely, and yet still we dare to dream), it would need to feature replaceable batteries, at least in order to comply with new regulations laid down by the Council of the Europen Union. The decree aims to "regulate the entire life cycle of batteries" and
News Twisted Metal Duo Add PS5, PS4 Platinum Trophies
Gravity Crash Portable also has a full set of gongs
Trophy hunters, rejoice! Twisted Metal and Twisted Metal 2, launching officially on PS5 and PS4 this week as part of PS Plus Premium, will both have Platinum Trophies to unlock. Confirmation comes courtesy of server scraping site Exophase, with the full lists now appearing on Sony’s backend. The...
News Gran Turismo Movie Had to Look and Feel Real, According to Director
Pedal to the metal
The upcoming Gran Turismo flick, based on the true story of gamer-turned-racer Jann Mardenborough, features some pretty spectacular scenes, which required quite an extreme level of commitment from director Neill Blomkamp. This, along with a penchant for high-tech filming methods, has drawn some comparisons to Top Gun: Maverick,...
News Sony and Microsoft Sign a 'Binding Agreement' to Keep Call of Duty on PlayStation
Update: Deal will last for 10 years
Update: Sony has now confirmed to outlet Axios that the "binding agreement" with Microsoft ensures the Call of Duty series will appear on PlayStation hardware for the next 10 years. Original article: With Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard set to close in the coming days following an
News The Last of Us Composer Gustavo Santaolalla May Have Teased a New Version of Part 2
"In the new editions you can make me play certain themes"
Given the global popularity of The Last of Us following the TV show, it stands to reason we’ll probably get an updated version of The Last of Us: Part 2 at some point. This is because the game is currently only available on the PS4, and we suspect Sony is going to eventually want a native...
News PS5 Access Controller Costs $90, Out on 6th December
Pre-orders open next week
Sony has today announced its PS5 Access Controller will release on 6th December 2023 at a price of $89.99 / £79.99 / €89.99. Pre-orders will be taken from Friday, 21st July 2023 on the official PlayStation Direct website and participating retailers. Check out the new trailer above to see what the PS5 Access Controller...
News Twisted Metal Completes Grand Comeback with PS Plus Premium Pair Ahead of TV Show Debut
For those with a Sweet Tooth
Love it or loathe it, Twisted Metal is one of Sony’s oldest first-party franchises. It’s also the platform holder’s earliest hit: while the series didn’t catch on quite the same in Europe, it spawned multiple sequels during the PS1 era, and would go on to receive various entries across PS2, PSP, and even most...
