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News Dreams Update 2.18 Available Now, Enhances Music Making with New Instruments and More
Here's all the patch notes
It's been a while since the last major update to Dreams, but Media Molecule is of course still plugging away at its make-'em-up PlayStation 4 title. The latest patch brings the game to version 2.18, and it's all about music. The major additions in this update consist of a huge range of new instruments to toy with when...
News Concrete Genie Dev Hiring for 'New and Exciting' PS5 Adventure
Genie in a bottle
PixelOpus is one of PlayStation’s more creative first-party teams, with the studio’s relatively recent Concrete Genie being a particular standout on the PlayStation 4. And it looks like it’s gearing up for a new next-gen project, with creative director Dominic Robilliard revealing on LinkedIn that the developer is expanding...
News PS Now October 2020 Update Adds Days Gone, MediEvil, and Much More
Friday the 13th and Trine 4 too
Update: The PlayStation Blog has now confirmed the latest additions to the PS Now service for the month of October 2020, and they're slightly different to what was originally reported. You'll be getting Days Gone, MediEvil, Friday the 13th: The Game,
News PS5's 3D Audio Will Almost Certainly Work with Your Existing Headphones
Virtual 3D audio for TV speakers coming after launch
One of the big features that Sony’s promoting with PlayStation 5 is its inclusion of 3D audio, and in a new PlayStation Blog post it’s confirmed that you won’t need any additional hardware to take advantage of the feature. While the platform holder is peddling its new P
News PS Plus October PS4 Games Available to Download Now
Out for blood
Not every month can bring with it a stellar line-up of PlayStation Plus titles, and October 2020's selection very much feels like one that will be forgotten about before too long. PS Plus subscribers can get their hands on Need for Speed Payback and Vampyr this month at no extra cost. As is tradition, we put the two PlayStation 4 games...
News PS5 Pack-In Game Astro's Playroom Is 'Four to Five Hours' Long
More than a tech demo
If you thought the Astro's Playroom experience on PlayStation 5 would be over within an hour, you might want to think again. As part of an interview with Famitsu, Nicolas Doucet has revealed that the free title pre-installed onto every single PS5 console will take about "four to five hours to play". Four different and varied...
News More PS5 Launch Games Will Arrive a Week Before the UK Console Release
Applies to exclusives
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is no longer the only PlayStation 5 title you'll be able to purchase a week before the next-gen console launches in the UK. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and Destruction AllStars have all had their PS5 release dates brought forward to the 12th November 2020 on
News Sony Expects PS5 to Outsell PS4's First Fiscal Year
Sell out
Sony is banking on some big PlayStation 5 sales in its first few months on the market, as it aims to beat the PlayStation 4’s first fiscal year. The company’s current-gen console sold seven million units from its launch in November 2013 through the end of March 2014, but we know from past reports that the manufacturer may be planning to...
News Phwoar! Here's a View of the PS5's Rear
Ooh, Matron
In case you missed it, this is what the PlayStation 5 looks like from behind. The image – which appears to have been uncovered on a Chinese website – shows two USB ports, an HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and a power connector. All of the inputs are, as you’d expect, surrounded by vents, which all contribute towards the console’s...
News Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Arrives 16th October, Update 1.1 Adds New Game+
Raid coming after launch
Sucker Punch Productions has today confirmed that Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, a new online co-op mode for the PlayStation 4 exclusive, will launch on 16th October 2020 for free. It will also release alongside update 1.1 which contains some major new features for the single player story, including New Game +, another...
Random The Internet Is Discussing PS5's Mysterious Bolt
Nuts
Sony is failing to spoon-feed the media with meaningful PlayStation 5 information to write about, and so the press is beginning to lose its collective mind. The latest flight of fancy: a mysterious bolt spotted atop the next-gen console’s monolithic form, located between the outer-white panels and glossy black sandwich filler. Just what does...
News Sony Didn't Allow Japanese Media to See PS5's User Interface
Top secret
A round of Japanese media and influencers were invited to a special PlayStation 5 hands-on event recently, where they finally had the opportunity to play Sony’s next-gen console. Brand new gameplay footage of Astro’s Playroom, Godfall, and others was uploaded to the web – but it didn’t scratch the itch of many, who were hoping to...
Gallery Ogle the PS5 Controller's Light Strip in Different Colours
Light up
Just like the PlayStation 4’s controller, the DualSense has an LED light behind its touchpad which can change colour depending on the context. Primarily this will be used to distinguish between different players, but we did see with the DualShock 4 how it can complement gameplay, by representing health for example. What we haven’t...
Reminder This Is Your Last Chance to Grab September 2020's Free PS Plus Games
Indestructible
The current crop of PlayStation Plus titles are about to be rotated out for two new PlayStation 4 picks, so make sure you take advantage of these final hours and add the free games to your library. In case you've forgotten, this month's PS Plus line-up consisted of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG for short) and Street Fighter V...
News PS5's Controller Features LED Lights to Denote Which Player You Are
Attention to detail
As is the case with the PlayStation 4 controller, the DualSense includes a coloured strip which will change colour depending on which player you are. However, the Japanese giant has also incorporated four additional LED lights below the touchpad to denote which player number you are. For example, if you’re Player 3, then...
News Ghost of Tsushima Looks Insane at 60 Frames-Per-Second
Smooth samurai
There’s no word on whether Ghost of Tsushima will be upgraded for PlayStation 5 just yet, but here’s what you could expect from a hypothetical next-gen version. Rendered out by SnazzyAI, this reconstructed 4K, 60 frames-per-second footage is absolutely stunning, with the improved framerate adding an extra sprinkle of magic to...
News Sony Abandons Decades-Old Japanese Controller Logic for PS5
X-rated
Did you know that in Japan the Circle button is used to confirm menu items and the X button is used to cancel? While some early PS1 titles used the same logic in the West, Sony eventually normalised the use of X to confirm and Circle to cancel, but there’s always been a disparity between the regions – until now. Alongside a wave of...
News PS5 Fan Noise First Impressions Are Promising
Silent but deadly
First impressions of the PlayStation 5’s fan noise are promising, as Japanese publications Dengeki Online and 4Gamer have both suggested that the console runs extremely quietly. This is despite the system powering demanding next-gen titles like Godfall and Astro’s Playroom under hot studio lights for over an hour. Sony’s...
News Watch Lots of Brand New PS5 Gameplay with Japanese YouTube Videos
Astro's Playroom! Godfall! DMC5 Special Edition!
A bunch of Japanese YouTubers got the chance to go hands on with PlayStation 5 recently, and as promised, their videos are live right now. While they don't provide a look at the PS5's UI or menus, we now have plenty of raw footage from several games. There's lots of gameplay from the likes of Astro's...
News Spider-Man Creative Director Calls for Respect as PS5 Remaster Criticism Crosses the Line
Caught in a web
For what feels like the umpteenth time this year, a high-profile video game developer has urged respect as criticism has gone too far. Bryan Intihar, the creative director of Marvel’s Spider-Man, has called for more kindness in the title’s community, after receiving threating messages due to the recasting of Peter Parker’s face...
Rumour PS5 UI Leak Shows Boot Sequence, 664GB Usable Storage
But legitimacy up for debate
Wow! It’s been a bonkers 24 hours for PlayStation 5 rumours, as first images of the next-gen console’s user interface have allegedly leaked – but we’ve been unable to verify their authenticity. Among the leaks is a video of the system’s start-up sequence, images that suggest the console will include 664GB of...
News More PS5 Photos Emerge from Japanese Previews
It's shinier than we thought
Update: Here's another photo of the PlayStation 5 in a real-world setting, this time without any clever image editing to make it look smaller. Clearly it's a monster compared to past PlayStation consoles, but we can't help but appreciate its design a little more now we're finally seeing it in the flesh. Popular...
News Bloodborne Is Free for PS Plus Members Right Now in the US
Update: Never mind
Update: Pack it up everyone, the error has been fixed. Fear the old blood, and all that. Original Story: This is odd. Bloodborne, the beloved FromSoftware action title, is currently free for PlayStation Plus members on PS4. Here's the Store link. Of course, the game has been a PS Plus offering in the past, but you can now grab...
News Seeing The Last of Us 2 at 4K, 60FPS Makes Us Pray for a PS5 Upgrade
Bloody Ellie
We've seen what a Bloodborne PS5 remaster could look like, but after watching this latest video from YouTube channel SnazzyAI, that's not the only next-gen upgrade we're praying for. This new clip shows us what The Last of Us: Part II could become with a 4K, 60 frames-per-second update, and it's a thing of beauty. Fans of the serie
News Astro's Playroom to Feature in Japanese PS5 Hands On Videos
Posting this Sunday
Japanese YouTubers have been getting up close and personal with the PlayStation 5 lately, and they'll be able to post their impressions this coming Sunday. Astro's Playroom is set to be one of the next-gen titles detailed as part of the hands on report as creator "Akagami no Tomo no Game Jikkyou Channel!!" has scheduled a video...
Random PS5 Looks Way Better As a Skyscraper Than a Games Console
Sky high
Sony’s dreamed up some strange consoles in its 25 years as a platform holder, but the PlayStation 5 is surely is boldest design yet. With a popped collar, curvy mid-section, and sharp edges, it looks more like the kind of object you’d expect to find in a contemporary art gallery than next to a television. It also looks way better as a...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Has Been in Development for a Year on PS5
Swing time
Insomniac Games has been working on Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered for the past year, and despite the reveal of some brand-new assets earlier in the week, the team continues to improve the appearance of the next-gen re-release. Community director James Stevenson confirmed the tidbit in a Twitter post, where he explained that it’s...
News This Is the Real-Life Model Peter Parker's Face Is Based on in Spider-Man PS5
Face swap
British model Ben Jordan is the new face of Peter Parker, and this is what he looks like in real-life. The 26-year-old – who’s worked with brands like Calvin Klein in the past – is particularly proud to be involved with the project, writing on Instagram: “Excited to be part of the Marvel family as Spider-Man in Marvel’s...
News Spider-Man PS5 vs PS4 Comparison Shows Off a Generational Leap
Remaster putting in work
We think we can all agree that Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered looks outstanding in the PlayStation 5 footage released earlier today, but without an immediate reference point, the visuals improvements may not be quite as obvious as they actually are. Enter YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits, who
Gallery Sparks Fly in Destruction AllStars PS5 Screenshots
Single player details emerge
Destruction AllStars is predominantly a competitive multiplayer experience, but there’s still a single player series for you to work your way through. Revealed courtesy of the official PlayStation website, you’ll be able to “master over 50 events to prove yourself a Destruction legend”. The page adds: “Unlock...
News Spider-Man Creative Director Speaks Out on Peter Parker's New Face Following Backlash
Old versus new
It wouldn't be a normal day in the PlayStation Nation without some controversy, would it? The latest incident to have people slinging insults on social media stems from the Marvel's Spider-Man PS5 remaster. If you haven't already heard, Peter Parker has a new face model, and by new face model, we mean that he looks like a totally...
News Get a Good Look at Spider-Man's New Face in Remastered PS5 Cutscene
Ben Jordan lends face model
If you don't already know by now, Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered will feature a brand new face model for Peter Parker. Modelled after actor Ben Jordan, it'll be featured in the upcoming PlayStation 5 remaster, and presumably, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales if the character decides to show up. But
Poll Which Peter Parker Face Do You Prefer in Marvel's Spider-Man?
Original, or Remastered?
When Insomniac Games said that Peter Parker's model would be updated in Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered on PS5, we didn't think that the nerdy protagonist would be getting an entirely new face — but here we are. A quick and easy poll for you, then: which Peter Parker face do you prefer? There's no doubt that the new face...
Gallery Peter Parker Has a Brand New Face in Stunning Spider-Man: Remastered PS5 Screenshots
Behind the mask
Good golly gosh, Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered looks unreal in these newly released PS5 screenshots. The original game already looked great on PS4, but the power of Sony's next-gen console is clearly going to have a noticeable effect on Spidey's adventure. Oh, and Peter Parker has a new face. Like, a totally new face. Developer...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered Looks Outstanding in 60FPS PS5 Footage
New Peter Parker face model
Insomniac Games promised it would give us a good look at Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered running on a PlayStation 5 before launch and boy has it delivered. Alongside a series of impressive next-gen screenshots, a new trailer shows off what the developer has achieved on Sony's latest system. In short: it's seriously...
News Gran Turismo 7 on PS5 Inspired by Franchise's Past, Present, and Future
A true celebration
Gran Turismo 7 looks set to be a complete celebration of the franchise’s two-decade history, with the upcoming PlayStation 5 instalment promising to “ignite your personal passion for cars with features inspired by the past, present, and future of Gran Turismo”. A new PlayStation website recap reveals that you’ll find...
Gallery New Astro's Playroom PS5 Screenshots Are Gorgeous and Adorable
Built-in PS5 game looking good
Astro's Playroom is a game that every prospective PlayStation 5 owner can look forward to. Just like PS4's The Playroom, this 3D platformer comes pre-installed on every PS5 console, aiming to introduce new players to all the next-gen machine's new bells and whistles. As you might expect, the game is also looking...
News PS5 Game Returnal Looks Amazing in New Screenshot, Plus More Details
Here's a story description
Returnal is a PlayStation 5 exclusive from Resogun developer Housemarque that seems to be going too far under the radar right now. This 2021 title is looking particularly impressive in both footage and screenshots, and today we've gotten even more of the latter combined with some new details. These tidbits come courtesy of...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered PS5 Gameplay Promised Prior to Release
In the swing of things
It’s standard practice to show off your game before deploying it, but Sony decided not to release a single screenshot of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered recently, leading to lots of controversy last week. Many feel that the title should be a free PS4 to PS5 upgrade, but Insomniac Games has insisted it’s investing...
News PlayStation and Funko Collaborate Once Again on New Line of Vinyl Figures
More PlayStation POP! figures
Funko's ever-expanding range of POP! vinyl figurines has dipped into PlayStation territory before, and now it's happening again. The collectable desk-clutterers are back with a new line of official figures based on some of Sony's first party games. This time around, the focus is on God of War,
News PS Store Games of a Generation Sale Discounts Some of the Best PS4 Titles
Star Wars! CrossCode! Uncharted!
As we come to the end of one console generation before transitioning into the next, it's understandable to be thinking about which games really defined that period of time. Sony itself is quite clearly one of those going through the thought process as the PlayStation Store Games of a Generation sale kicks off today...
News New PS5 Features Discovered in PS Store's Source Code
Wishlists! Boost Mode! More!
Sony’s not telling us a huge amount about the PlayStation 5 at the present, so leave it to intrepid code junkies to extract the information out of the platform holder. New code uncovered on the web-based version of the PlayStation Store teases some of the tantalising new features we can expect to find on the next-gen...
News Golly! We've Sure Missed Sackboy Costumes Inspired by PlayStation Heroes
Suits you
Amid all the new Sackboy: A Big Adventure news, you may have missed the inclusion of four PlayStation-inspired costumes. Available as part of the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition, you’ll be able to dress your cutesy character as Connor from Detroit: Become Human, Deacon from Days Gone, Jin from Ghost of Tsushima, and Sa
Gallery Demon's Souls PS5 Screenshots Show an Insanely Detailed Launch Game
Next-gen
Crikey, heck – Demon’s Souls sure is a looker on the PlayStation 5, isn’t it? Alongside confirmation of some Digital Deluxe bonuses, Sony has showcased four new screenshots from Bluepoint’s upcoming remake – and it looks obscenely beautiful. We’re not going to do justice to these with words, so we’ll just embed the images for...
News Demon's Souls PS5 Details Digital Deluxe Edition
Includes items, soundtrack
The Demon's Souls remake on PS5 is getting a Digital Deluxe Edition, an update on the PlayStation Blog confirms. As the name suggests, it'll be exclusive to the PlayStation Store, priced at $89.99 / €99.99. The Digital Deluxe Edition comes with a bunch of in-game stuff, including armour sets, a weapon, a shield, and a...
News Sackboy: A Big Adventure Looks Adorable in New PS5 Gameplay Trailer, Special Editions Detailed
Pop it
Slow down Sony, you'll give yourself a headache. Hot on the heels of providing more details on Destruction AllStars, the platform holder has revealed a little more on another of its first party PS5 launch titles, Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Most of the new info is handily summarised in the new video above, which features some new gameplay to...
News Neil Druckmann Visits 'Insane' Uncharted Movie Set with Tom Holland
Production seemingly going well
So, what's the latest on the Uncharted movie, then? Tom Holland, who stars as a young Nathan Drake in the upcoming flick, was last seen singing the praises of the film. What's the enthusiastic actor been up to since? Having a chinwag with none other than Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann. Holland was able to speak with...
News PS5 Fans Are Curious if $70 Destruction AllStars Has Microtransactions
In-game currency causes concerns
Sony finally gave us an update on Destruction AllStars today, which forms one-fifth of the PlayStation 5’s first-party launch game lineup. The Lucid Games developed title – which has been shrouded in mystery since it debuted earlier in the year – blends car combat with parkour, and is clearly gunning for the...
Get your Sony cross-gen games
Get your wallets ready: it's pre-order time. Sony has started making its cross-gen first party exclusives available to pre-purchase on PlayStation Store. Pages for the PS4 versions of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Sackboy: A Big Adventure are up on the digital storefront in its Coming Soon section. This is...
News Destruction AllStars on PS5 Finally Detailed, But No Gameplay Trailer
We take what we can get
What is this?! Details about an upcoming PlayStation 5 game?! Wow! Yes, Sony has finally decided to tell us what Destruction AllStars is. However, it's through the PlayStation Blog rather than with a simple gameplay trailer. That is said to be coming in the near future so, for now, we'll have to make do with the power of...
