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News The Last of Us PS5’s UK Physical Sales Half of Saints Row
Clicker shock
The Last of Us: Part I has topped the UK sales charts – but the £69.99 remake-cum-remaster is not exactly pulling up trees. Naughty Dog’s sumptuous return to Joel and Ellie’s inaugural outing sold about half of what Saints Row managed during its launch week – although it’s important to underline that, in both instances, this...
News The Last of Us PS5's Pricey Firefly Edition Shipping in Shocking Condition
Authentic to the apocalypse, at least
Sony has committed a cardinal sin with its PlayStation Direct exclusive The Last of Us: Part I Firefly Edition – it’s not invested in good enough packaging. Anyone purchasing the $100 limited edition is doing so for collection purposes – some pre-orders were even being flogged for up to $450 on auction...
Made back in January
A new statement shared with The Verge has revealed that Microsoft and Sony signed an agreement back in January to keep the Call of Duty series on PlayStation hardware for "several more years" after any current contracts expire. The news follows a statement from the UK government that
News Celebrate the Arrival of The Last of Us Part I with These Ridiculous Reaction GIFs
Memes are funny
As is now a bit of a tradition among Sony's first-party releases, The Last of Us: Part I now has a selection of animated GIFs to call its own. Created by Naughty Dog and based on popular reaction GIFs used basically everywhere, you can now meme up a storm with all your favourite Last of Us characters. Joel, Ellie, and a Clicker are...
Poll Did You Buy The Last of Us: Part I?
Us or them
One of Sony's heaviest hitters of 2022 is here — and it's a remake of what many consider to be one of the greatest PlayStation titles of all time. However, Sony's decision to sell The Last of Us: Part I at full price has has already resulted in a tidal wave of criticism. As we wrote in our review, this is still a phenomenal video game...
News New God of War Ragnarok Gameplay Is Short But Sweet
Play with your food
A new slice of God of War Ragnarok gameplay has been uploaded today as part of Game Informer's exclusive coverage, focusing on the new weapons and abilities included in the follow-up to the 2018 iteration. We get a look at a new enemy type called Grims, and a few new skills involving ice are shown off. Shields look to play a...
News Naughty Dog Pays Tribute to The Last of Us: Part I Dev Who Passed Away During Production
Daniel Kinnard "was a wonderful person"
Naughty Dog has immortalized a Visual Arts developer who sadly passed away whilst they were working on The Last of Us: Part I. Daniel Kinnard, a producer at the studio, can be found posing as a baseball player on a poster located in the farmhouse with Tommy during the sequence where you search for Ellie...
News Naughty Dog Details AI and Encounter Design in The Last of Us: Part I Combat Trailer
Violence, revisited
The preordained date has finally arrived, The Last of Us: Part I is out in the wild, and developer Naughty Dog has released a trailer detailing the game's violent, visceral combat. The Last of Us: Part II featured a dodge mechanic which has not been backported, and game director Matthew Gallant explains that it would have...
News The Last of Us PS5 Remake Has Easier Trophy List Than PS4, PS3 Versions
21 less Trophies to unlock
Unlocking the Platinum Trophy for The Last of Us: Part I is going to prove a simpler task than it did for the 2013 original and the PS4 remaster that followed a year later. The PS5 remake's Trophy list is available to view now on Exophase, and it reveals there are 21 fewer trinkets to unlock and that you won't need to...
News Digital Foundry Tech Review Shows Just How Far The Last of Us: Part I Has Come
Talk about a glow up
The wizards over at Digital Foundry have prepared an exhaustive comparison between the about-to-be-released The Last of Us: Part I and previous iterations of that game, The Last of Us: Part II, and even the souped-up, pre-release version of The Last of Us shown at E3 2012. The video clocks in at 50 minutes, and is likely to be...
News Developers Should Have an Easier Time Porting Their Games to PSVR2
Smooth sailing
The launch of PSVR2 is slated for early in 2023, and as the appointed time draws closer, we learn more and more about Sony's next foray into virtual reality. Case in point, Sony Interactive Entertainment's own Yasuo Takahashi and Kenjo Akiyama spoke at CEDEC (Computer Entertainment Developers Conference) last week. They highlighted...
News Trophies Confirmed for Incoming PS1 Classic Syphon Filter 2
Sony Bend reveals
Sony Bend has revealed that just like the original Syphon Filter game, its sequel Syphon Filter 2 has been updated with Trophy support for its release into the PS Plus Premium tier. Available from 20th September 2022, you can unlock one more Platinum gong with Gabe Logan's face on it. The Trophy list that accompanied the first...
Review The Last of Us: Part I (PS5) - A Better, More Beautiful Remake of a Modern Classic
It wasn't for nothing
The Last of Us: Part I feels like how you remember Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed 2013 survival horror, which is both a blessing and a bit of a curse. In many ways, this PS5 re-release blurs the lines between remake and remaster, overhauling the original in almost all areas, without tinkering with what made it so great...
News Horizon Forbidden West Patch 1.18 Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Get all the patch notes here
Guerrilla Games has deployed the latest Horizon Forbidden West update to PS5 and PS4 today, bringing the game up to version 1.18. The patch introduces a new face paint for Aloy to wear, which is a Pride Flag called Mark of Pride. You can take a look at it in the lead image above. For example, the paint across her...
News Latest PS Store Sale Reduces Prices on PS5, PS4 DLC, Special Editions, More
Extended Play deals now live
The previous PS Store sale ends today, and of course, Sony's prepared another one to pick up where it leaves off. From now until 14th September, the Extended Play offer brings hundreds of prices down, with an emphasis on DLC, season passes, and special editions of PS5 and PS4 games. However, some regular editions are...
News Sony to Acquire Minority Stake in Elden Ring Dev FromSoftware
Tencent, too
FromSoftware, the studio behind hit RPGs like Elden Ring and Dark Souls, has today announced it will be selling new shares to both Sony and Tencent. Kadokawa Corporation, the current owner of FromSoft, will retain the majority of shares, owning 69.66 per cent of the studio. Sony will purchase a 14.09 per cent stake, and Tencent...
News God of War Ragnarok's Enhanced Shield Mechanics and Weapon Signature Moves Detailed
Embrace your inner shield-maiden
God of War Ragnarok's 9th November release date is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable amongst the PlayStation faithful. Kratos' next adventure is getting the Game Informer cover treatment in September (with the digital edition live now), and we know new gameplay footage is coming. Today we learned some...
News Four Minutes of God of War Ragnarok PS5, PS4 Footage Incoming
As Kratos is Game Informer's cover star
We’re just a couple of months away from launch, and God of War Ragnarok news is imminent. Game Informer has revealed the cover of its latest issue, and the hotly anticipated PS5 and PS4 follow-up is taking centre stage. “In the upcoming sequel, Kratos and Atreus must stave off a preordained catastrophe,...
News Unedited The Last of Us PS5 Gameplay Reveals Crawling Clickers
They ain't dead till they're dead
It’s time to take a trip to Bill’s Town – but this time on PS5. Ahead of the remake’s launch this week, Naughty Dog has released seven unedited minutes of The Last of Us: Part I gameplay, showcasing the new visuals and gameplay. There are several things to look out for in this clip, including the crawling...
News Help Make PS5's Next Big Online Multiplayer Game with London Studio's Paid Internship
Player One Programme announced
Getting into creative industries can be incredibly tough, and with gaming still somewhat secretive about how the sausage is made, it can feel impossible at times if you're looking to break in. Fortunately, opportunities do present themselves from time to time, and today, PlayStation's London Studio has announced a very...
News Naughty Dog Reflects on How The Last of Us: Part I Honors the Original
Remember where you came from
The Last of Us: Part I's release is imminent, with the gorgeous-looking remake set to launch on PS5 in just a few short days, on 2nd September. We've had a launch trailer, and another looking at the impressive suite of accessibility options coming to the title, and today we got a more introspe
News New PS5 Model Reportedly Lighter Than Ever
New and very slightly improved
Japanese retailers are expecting Sony to release a new PS5 model in September, but it looks like the latest revision has already arrived in Australia. This is according to Australian site Press Start, in a report that says Sony has once again managed to reduce the console's overall weight, supposedly through the...
News Sony: Efforts Beyond PS5, PS4 Do Not Diminish Our Passion for Amazing Single Player Games
Additive actions
Sony is trying to grow the PlayStation brand beyond the boundaries of its console. As more time passes, it’s becoming increasingly clear what the platform holder’s remit looks like: bring more award-winning PlayStation properties to more people. We’re seeing the fruits of its labour through its expansion to PC, television, and...
News Sony Establishes PS Studios Mobile Division as Smartphone Push Intensifies
Operates independently adjacent to console development
The award-winning PlayStation Studios, which houses renowned developers like Naughty Dog and Guerrilla Games, is getting a contemporary. Alongside its acquisition of Savage Game Studios, platform holder Sony has announced that it’s created a new business unit: PS Studios Mobile Division. This...
News PlayStation Acquires Savage Game Studios, Focusing on Mobile Games
PlayStation Studios grows once again
PlayStation has today announced its plan to acquire Savage Game Studios to bolster its mobile games development. Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation Studios, made the announcement over on the PS Blog. If you don't know the team, it's a company comprising two European studios that make mobile games. Among its staff...
News Filming Concludes on 'Special' Twisted Metal TV Show
Car crash entertainment
Well, that happened quietly and quickly: filming on Twisted Metal’s television adaptation is complete. We’ve known about the show for some time, but shooting has been much more low-profile than The Last of Us – and is already over. For those who missed the news, Captain America’s Antony Mackie
News Americans Earn the Fewest Platinum Trophies for PS5, PS4
Asian, European players comfortably on top
Maybe Americans have far too much Freedom™ to earn Platinum Trophies, because Sony data confirms gamers in the USA earn the least amount of silvery-blue pots on the planet. A survey on global player trends published by Sony at this year’s Computer Entertainment Developers Conference reveals that, on...
News Discord Integration Allegedly Imminent for PS5
Months away, apparently
Sony will allegedly bring full Discord integration, including voice chat, to the PS5 in the “coming months”. This follows Xbox manufacturer Microsoft beating PlayStation to the punch – despite the latter investing in the social media platform. According to
News PS5 Price Increase Has Some Japanese Players Praying for PC Port of Final Fantasy 16
Plenty ponder whether they'll ever play it now
Final Fantasy 16 is one of the most anticipated games in Japan, but there’s a problem – fans can’t find a PS5 to play it on, and the Blu-ray model’s price has just increased by ¥10,498 (~$76). As reported yesterday, m
News The Last of Us PS5's Sold Out Firefly Edition Will Be Restocked Next Week
But only in the US and no news for Europe
If you took the comments on social media and sites like Push Square as common opinion, you’d assume no one was planning to buy PS5 remake The Last of Us: Part I. Of course, that’s not true, and Naughty Dog’s special Firefly Edition sold out almost as quickly as it went up for pre-order earlier in the...
News Claim Your Very Own Patch of Spooky Forest in Dreams' Upcoming Halloween Event
All Hallows': The Land of Lost Dreams
Dreams has in-game events all year round, but the All Hallows' events each October are always a highlight. The community of creators, alongside Media Molecule, put together brilliant things to see and do within the create-'em-up, and it looks like this year will be no different. All Hallows': The Land of Lost...
News The Last of Us PS5 Remake's Award-Winning Accessibility Suite Outlined
Haptic feedback to help deaf players feel the delivery of speech
The Last of Us 2 proved a water-shed moment for accessibility in video games, and Naughty Dog’s remake of The Last of Us will build upon the developer’s award-winning efforts. “We’re expecting this to be an accessible experience for blind players, for deaf players, for players...
News PS5 Is the Only Console Getting Price Rise, Microsoft and Nintendo Have 'No Plans'
Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch price increases denied
Microsoft and Nintendo have both stated they won't be increasing the price of their respective consoles in the wake of Sony's decision to raise the cost of a PS5 in many major territories. It means Sony is the only platformer holder deciding to do so — the price increases were effective...
News Here's Everything Included in the PS5 DualSense Edge Controller Package
Carrying Case! Many Stick Caps! More!
A new page on the official PlayStation website has revealed what buyers of the PS5 DualSense Edge controller should expect to receive once it's out. Sony is making the purchase a one-stop shop for all things customizability on PS5 by housing the components in a carrying case and offering multiple variants of...
News Japanese Gamers Aren't Impressed with PS5's Price Hike
Many say they're simply giving up on the system
Sony is already having a torrid time in its home territory, but it looks like the PS5’s price hike could prove the straw that broke the camel’s back in its domestic Japan. Like the rest of the world – apart from the USA, of course – Japanese gamers have been reacting to the c
Reaction PS5 Price Hike a Sobering Sign of the Times
But Sony needs to work harder to justify costs
As energy bills skyrocket and grocery prices soar, we greeted today’s PS5 price increase news with a shrug: of course it’s gone up. The reality is that everything is getting more expensive, from essentials like fruit and vegetables to luxuries like your Netflix subscription – why would video games...
News Why the PS5's Price Hasn't Changed in USA
Two cents
Sony is being absolutely slaughtered on social media for increasing the price of the PS5 outside of the United States. Many are understandably frustrated that the firm appears to be gouging consumers across Europe, Australia, and its native Japan. While that criticism is founded, it’s also important to look at the facts. The US dollar...
News PSVR2 Playable for the First Time at TGS 2022
Via a Resident Evil Village demo
Sony's PSVR2 headset will be playable for the first time on the TGS 2022 show floor, it's been confirmed. Attendees can sample the next-gen device through a Resident Evil Village demo, with the Japanese showcase taking place from 15th to 18th September 2022. This will be the very first time PSVR2 has been playable...
News PS5 Price Increase Confirmed for UK, Europe, Japan, Canada, and More
But not in the USA
Sony has announced it's increasing the price of the PS5 console in territories like Europe, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, and Canada. Jim Ryan takes to the PS Blog to say this is due to "high global inflation rates, as well as adverse currency trends, impacting consumers and creating pressure on many industries. Based on these...
News Not Everyone's Impressed with PS5's New DualSense Edge Pad
Edge of never pleased
While the reception to the new DualSense Edge controller has been largely positive, there has been some fairly robust criticism pointed at the pro-grade PS5 pad as well. Poking around in enthusiast forums and gaming communities, we’ve noticed a lot of conversation
News Enormous Appetite for PS5 Pro Pad As DualSense Edge Trends
Almost one million views in 24 hours
DualSense Edge, the official pro-level pad from PlayStation, has become one of the top trending videos on YouTube – attracting almost one million views in less than 24 hours. The controller, which was rumoured earlier in the year before being announced during
Poll How Much Would You Pay for the DualSense Edge PS5 Pro Controller?
Edgy enough for you?
It's finally happening: Sony is making its own 'Pro' PS5 controller, named the DualSense Edge. The pad was revealed through a brief trailer during Geoff Keighley's lengthy Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 show, and it's exactly the kind of product that you'd expect. You can remap every input, save different configurations,...
News The Last of Us: Part I Launch Trailer Is Here, Looks Incredible on PS5
Find something to fight for
Sony has revealed The Last of Us: Part I launch trailer ahead of its anticipated PS5 launch on 2nd September 2022. With a mixture of cutscenes and gameplay, we catch glimpses of many newly updated scenes that didn't feature in past clips and walkthroughs. That includes pieces of Left Behind, the introductory sequence, and...
News Sony Bringing Improved PlayStation Tournaments Interface to PS5
In "select countries" to begin
Sony’s esports strategy is an unsung part of the organisation’s interests, but if you ever look at its YouTube channel, you’ll see just how much it pushes the many PlayStation Tournaments and competitive events. The company obviously recently bought EVO, and hosted its first in-person event earlier in the month,...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.20 Adds New Cars, Track Layouts, and Menus
New roads around Circuit de Barcelona
The big August update for Gran Turismo 7 is available to download now on PS5, PS4 for free, and it brings with it four new cars, multiple track layouts, and more Menus to work through. The new vehicles are the McLaren MP4/4 '88 F1 car, the Pontiac GTO 'The Judge' '69, a Cayman GT4 '16 from Porsche, and a...
News Sony Reveals Official PS5 Pro Controller, DualSense Edge
Edging it
Sony has revealed the DualSense Edge — an official PS5 Pro controller that's highly customisable. As you'd expect of a Pro pad, you can tune the device to suit your needs. Inputs can be reconfigured, deactivated, and you can tweak things like stick dead zones. You can also save multiple control profiles and swap between them. Indeed,...
News Sony Confirms PSVR2's Release Date for Early 2023
Here we go
PSVR2 will release in early 2023, Sony has confirmed. PlayStation France was first to let the cat out of the bag, but other major regional accounts have since followed with the relatively simple message, including PlayStation UK. It perhaps didn’t take a genius to figure out that
News PS5's Star Wars KOTOR Remake Handed to a Different Studio
Embracer Group uses the force
The troubled PS5 remake of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic has been handed to a different developer, according to reliable Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier. The project – which had been in production at Aspyr Media – will now be led by one of Saber Interactive’s Eastern European teams. Maybe they should...
Random Here's Proof Marvel's Spider-Man Is a Game for Babies
A baby game for children
Marvel's Spider-Man is a goldmine for Sony; the character is immensely popular across basically all media, appealing to a wide audience, and Insomniac Games put together a truly brilliant open world adventure the superhero deserves. It's just a win all around; no one's unhappy about Marvel's Spider-Man. There's just one...
News Gravity Rush Also Getting a Movie, It's Claimed
Kat lives!
In yet another movie-related headline you did not expect to read: Deadline reports PlayStation Productions has a Gravity Rush film in the works. This follows on from an article claiming Sony also has a Days Gone flick lined up with Outlander actor Sam Heughan playing Deacon St
