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News Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Previews Are Far from Positive
Kill streak
People have been casting a cynical eye over Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League for a while now, ever since it was revealed to be a live service title. Rocksteady, the near legendary developer behind the Batman: Arkham games, has been working on this thing for what feels like way too long, and based on a number of fresh previews from...
News Warner Summoning More Harry Potter Games After Success of Hogwarts Legacy
Accio games
Warner Bros. captured magic in a bottle with Hogwart Legacy, and the open world action RPG dominated sales charts all year. It conjured an impressive 22 million copies sold, making it the year's best-selling game. Such a momentous expenditure of energy could not go unnoticed, and it should come as no surprise that this success would...
News Hogwarts Legacy Conjures a Staggering 22 Million Sales
Like magic
Magically-charged action RPG Hogwarts Legacy sold 22 million copies in 2023, Warner Bros. has revealed. Even for a game that's based on such a massive property, that's a staggering number — putting it right up there with the best selling titles of the last few years. Initially, the game launched for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in back...
News Major Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Spoilers Break Containment
No survivors
Rocksteady Studios desperately needs a hero, or a team of them, as significant spoilers for the upcoming Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League run rampant everywhere gamers gather. The audacious person or persons responsible leaked the critical data following recently-held closed alpha testing, which is obviously not ideal. Video and...
News Pre-Order Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League on PS5 for Exclusive Rogue Outfits
Dressed to kill
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League embark on their murderous mission on 2nd February on PS5, and players pre-ordering the game digitally will get access to some killer new looks.The Rogue Outfits pack features new fits for each member of the Squad. King Shark gets a laid-back look with a tropical necklace made from .50 BMG...
News Harry Potter Spin-Off Hogwarts Legacy Has a Shot at Dethroning Call of Duty's Dominance
A kinda magic
Hogwarts Legacy could become the first non-Call of Duty or Rockstar game to top USA’s yearly sales charts in 15 years. GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 broke the first-person shooter’s streak in 2013 and 2018 respectively, but other than that, Call of Duty has ranked number one every single year since Wii Play was popular all the...
News Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Spotlights Its Brainwashed Heroes in Latest Trailer
Just us is coming
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been written off by many players, but it's looking pretty good in this latest trailer. That the game has live service elements has left a bad taste in the mouths of fans, but WB Games and Rocksteady have leaned into the action shooter's story here, and it looks like there's still some...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Quan Chi Brings Sweet Misery to PS5 Before Xmas
Season's beatings
Mortal Kombat 1 returnee Quan Chi will make his debut as the second DLC character added to NetherRealm’s latest before Christmas. The former miner was revealed as part of a gameplay trailer overnight, which you can watch above. In it, you’ll see the face-painted baldie unleashing all sorts of misery on a variety of opponents...
News The Batman Movie Suit Coming to PS4's Arkham Knight Next Month
Free update on 15th December
Batman: Arkham Knight is being updated next month with the suit worn by Robert Pattinson in last year's film The Batman. Arriving on 15th December 2023, the suit will actually be available first in the new Nintendo Switch version of Batman: Arkham Trilogy, but will then be offered as a free download to PS4 players and...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Are Going to Extreme Lengths to Avoid Microtransactions
A battle between fans and financiers
Back in the day, the only reason you’d consider changing the date of your console’s clock is for Easter eggs, like The End boss battle in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. But it’s 2023, almost 2024, and now players are manipulating time due to more nefarious reasons: namely the controversial...
News Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Is Getting a Closed Alpha Test Very Soon
You can sign up now
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is starting to pick up a bit of steam as we approach its launch in February 2024. WB Games has kicked off a video series providing an overview of the antihero action game, and now it's emerged there will soon be a closed alpha test across multiple platforms, including PS5. The game's...
News Free Villains, Weapons, Events Set for Suicide Squad PS5 After Launch
All included with base game purchase
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a game that will be expanded and supported long after its release on PS5 next February, and it appears much of that post-launch content will be free. The title is now available for pre-order on the PS Store, and the listing description reveals: "Post-launch, players can...
News Single Player Wonder Woman Game May Still Have Live-Service Elements
Dev is looking for live-service experience
The upcoming Wonder Woman game from Monolith Productions was revealed as a single player game in an open world setting, but that doesn't mean the developer can't still tap into the live-service market. Fresh job advertisements for the project are listing "experience helping maintain a live software product...
News Suicide Squad Returns with All-New PS5 Gameplay
But is it enough?
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is back! Okay, not everyone will be cheering for the return of this maligned live service project, but with the game set to release in just two and a half months — on the 2nd February — Warner Bros. and marketing partner PlayStation have no choice but to try and kick the hype machine into...
News Become a Suicide Squad Insider with Story, Gameplay Details This Week
PS5 title resurfaces with livestream
Rocksteady appears ready to allow Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League back into the public conscience as it has announced the first instalment in a video series all about the upcoming PS5 game. Set to debut this Wednesday, the initial episode will cover the story and gameplay of the title slated for release on...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Microtransaction Backlash Prompts Free Fatalities
A make good for those who coughed up
The vociferous response to Mortal Kombat 1’s controversial paid Halloween Fatality has prompted Warner Bros to respond, with fans who coughed up for the seasonal finisher getting two bonus moves for free. Back in October, the publisher attracted the ire of players by flogging a premium Fatality for 1,200
News Suicide Squad Backlash Doesn't Stop Warner Bros from Doubling Down on Live-Service Games
Wants more players spending more money
The backlash aimed at the live-service elements featured in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League forced Rocksteady into a near-year-long delay, but that's not stopping Warner Bros from investing heavily in the space. In the firm's latest earnings call, CEO David Zaslav explained the focus is to transform its...
News Mortal Kombat 1's First DLC Character Omni-Man Arrives Next Week on PS5
Get a load of this
Following a brief teaser earlier in the year – and a Microsoft leak – NetherRealm Studios has now confirmed Mortal Kombat 1 DLC character Omni-Man will arrive on 9th November for Kombat Pack owners and 16th November for everyone else. You can get a glimpse of the new challenger in all of his gory glory courtesy of the trailer...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Fans Are Finished with the PS5 Game's $10 Halloween Fatality
Boycott begins
An additional Halloween Fatality is available for purchase within Mortal Kombat 1’s in-game store right now, and the release’s community is incensed by the addition. The finisher costs 1,200 Dragon Crystals, but you’ll need to cough up $10 for 1,250 Dragon Crystals in order to obtain it. When you consider the entire release can...
News Here's Your First Look at Mortal Kombat 1's Omni-Man DLC on PS5
Launching in November 2023
The dust has slowly started to settle on Mortal Kombat 1, which has been available for a few weeks now. With the title slowly stepping out of its release window, developer NetherRealm Studios has debuted the first footage of DLC crossover character Omni-Man in action. Due out in November 2023, the newcomer will be voiced...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Developer Teases Future Ghostface, Jigsaw DLC Villainy
Dare to dream
Beloved Mortal Kombat 1 developer Ed Boon is teasing some intriguing additions to the latest iteration of the now-venerable fighting franchise. The current roster was already a rogue's gallery of murderers and general villainy, but these latest are comprised of some of the worst monsters in all media. Boon tweeted an image showing the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Mortal Kombat 1?
Prepare for kombat
Mortal Kombat 1 has been out for roughly a week now, and so we're wondering what you lot think of NetherRealm's latest effort. An undeniable looker boasting what many consider to be the most enjoyable gameplay that the series has seen in years, the especially gory fighting game seems to have been a hit with most fans — at least...
Poll Are You Playing Mortal Kombat 1?
Prepare for kombat
You may not have realised thanks to a brief period of early access, but today marks the full release of Mortal Kombat 1. The latest instalment in NetherRealm's eternally popular fighting game series, it's got typically impressive visuals, punchy gameplay, and a twisted interest in watching entrails leave the human body in...
Review Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5) - Good But Not a Flawless Victory
Baraka in the habit
Mortal Kombat 1 represents a new era for the fighting game series. However, it also marks the first time in a while that a new Mortal Kombat title has been released where worthy competitors have been present. Games like Guilty Gear Strive and Street Fighter 6 have raised the bar for fighting games significantly since Mortal...
Site News Where's Our Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Review?
It's koming
Mortal Kombat 1 releases today for those who’ve podded out on the game’s Premium Edition, so you may have been expecting us to publish our PS5 review. Unfortunately, we’ve only just received access to the game, and that means our verdict is going to be a little late. Obviously, we’re eager to thoroughly test out all the features,...
News Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Launch Trailer Is Going to Sell a Lot of Copies
Shut up and take our money
Well, that just about seals it: Mortal Kombat 1 looks absolutely incredible. This launch trailer has a bit of everything: slick cinematics, gorgeous gameplay, and even a couple of glimpses of the new Super Smash Bros-esque Invasion mode – this is going to be one for the ages, we reckon. We also get some first footage of...
News Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Trophies Won't Take Long to Finish Them
At least, not on first glance
The full list of Mortal Kombat 1 Trophies has hit Sony’s servers ahead of the brawler’s release later this month – and it won’t take long to finish them! Well, that’s assuming there aren’t any nasty secrets lingering in what appears to be a relatively straightforward list. You’ll earn gongs for a variety...
News This Is How Jean-Claude Van Damme Looks in Mortal Kombat 1
Bloodsport
Here he is, then – Jean-Claude Van Damme as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 1. Despite the Belgian actor famously playing Guile in the live action Street Fighter movie, Cage has always been inspired by the Hollywood star, and he’ll finally feature as the character in the reboot’s Premium Edition, which includes access to the first...
News Megan Fox Lends Her Likeness to Nitara in Mortal Kombat 1 on PS5
Real-world vampire becomes virtual vampire
Mortal Kombat 1’s entire character roster leaked overnight, but NetherRealm Studios has turned the attention back to its own announcement cadence. It’s confirmed that Nitara will return to the series for the first time in almost 20 years – and not only that, she’ll be played by Transformers star,...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Full Character Roster Leaks Ahead of PS5 Release
Retailer breaks street date on brawler
Mortal Kombat 1’s full character roster has leaked approximately two weeks before release, with an errant Nintendo Switch cartridge somehow finding its way into a fan’s hands. While we won’t disclose the complete list of characters here – Warner Bros is already copyright striking any mirrors that are...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Kameos Could Lead to Some Crazy PS5 Crossovers
Guest characters being lined up post-launch
There’s a strong chance Mortal Kombat 1’s pretty cool Kameos system could lead to some crazy crossovers in the future. For those of you who haven’t been following the fighter, the system allows you to tag in a teammate to help during combat, with the allies also aiding during Fatalities and some...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Has Gruesomely Descriptive Audio Fatalities
Accessibility gets gory
Accessibility is, mercifully, an enormous part of the industry these days – and Mortal Kombat 1 is no exception. While developer NetherRealm Studios’ efforts should certainly be recognised, the results also include this amusing audio description of one of Li Mei’s fatalities. In it, a narrator describes in intricate...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Expansive Invasion Mode Plays Like a Board Game
World of Light
Mortal Kombat 1 will feature a full cinematic story mode like its predecessors – but it’s not the only single player option included in the game. NetherRealm Studios previously teased a new mode named Invasion, and now courtesy of the PS Blog, we’re getting our first taste of how it works. The headline? It sounds a lot like...
News General Shao, Sindel Join Mortal Kombat 1's Roster on PS5
Finish them
The build up to Mortal Kombat 1’s release is intensifying, and interest has been heightened further with the confirmation that both Sindel and General Shao will be joining the roster. They’ll be accompanied by two further Kameo characters: Motaro and Shujinko. <related ids="150611"> The press release reveals: “As supreme...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Fights Back with New Single Player Invasions
Tackle each season's invasions
Mortal Kombat 1 will introduce a new single player mode named Invasions, as confirmed by translated information from the game’s Brazilian box art. NetherRealm Studios has been schtum about the solo offerings in its latest outing, but has previously promised there’ll be a replacement for the popular Krypt mode...
News Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik All Set for Mortal Kombat 1
Sareena is a Kameo Fighter
A new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer has revealed Reptile, Ashrah, and Havik have joined the list of all confirmed characters in the upcoming PS5 game, set to release on 19th September 2023. The roster of Kameo Fighters has also been refreshed with Sareena. Check out the new trailer above. "Reptile, also known as Syzoth, is a...
News New LEGO Harry Potter Game May Be Announced at Gamescom
All eyes on Germany
Reports claiming a new LEGO Harry Potter game is in development have been doing the rounds for a while now, and this month's Gamescom event in Germany may be the place for it to become official. According to VGC, a teaser was uploaded to the South African Instagram accoun
News Mortal Kombat 1 Debuts Its Most Disgusting PS5 Fatalities Yet
Black hole
Another jaw-dropping trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 aired overnight, introducing Geras as one of All Confirmed Characters. As a Keeper of Time, his moveset revolves around his ability to freeze rivals in stasis, allowing him to unleash on them before restarting the clock and dishing out immense damage. His ridiculous Fatality, meanwhile,...
News Here's When Mortal Kombat 1's PS5 Pre-Order Beta Starts
And all the characters you'll be able to play
You won’t have to wait long to try out Mortal Kombat 1 – in fact, the game’s pre-order beta is just weeks away. NetherRealm Studios has confirmed that the game’s promotional test will get underway from 18th August through 21st August, and you’ll just need to have a valid PS5 pre-order to...
News As Rumoured, Mortal Kombat 1's First DLC Pack Adds Homelander, Peacemaker, and More
Omni-Man! Quan-Chi! Ermac! Takeda!
It’s a big day for Mortal Kombat 1’s confirmed characters, with six new additions officially unveiled as part of the foray’s first Fighter Pack. And if you’re into guest characters, then you have a trio of unexpected (but previously rumoured) arrivals to look forward to: Peacemaker, Homelander,
News Baraka, Li Mei, and Tanya Konfirmed in New Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Trailer
Bloody brilliant
A trio of Mortal Kombat 1 fighters have been revealed in an action-packed trailer, with Baraka, Tanya, and the oft-overlooked Li Mei all joining the lineup. Fans will obviously be familiar with Baraka, while Tanya was last seen in Mortal Kombat X. But it’s Li Mei who will require a better memory: she was last playable in Mortal...
News Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Trailer Is a Total Knockout, Smoke and Rain Confirmed
And a trio of Kameos, too
As anticipation builds for fighting game reboot Mortal Kombat 1, developer NetherRealm has announced two new characters who will be joining the launch day lineup. This epic three minute trailer – featuring a mixture of gameplay footage and cinematics from the story mode – confirms the inclusion of fan favourites Smoke...
News Anticipated Mortal Kombat 1 PS5 Reveals in Kombat Kast Livestream This Week
Kloser
Mortal Kombat 1 is holding a Kombat Kast tomorrow, where highly anticipated reveals will finally be unveiled, and likely in brutal fashion. You can tune in to watch live on the platform which best corresponds with the generation you were born in and your own personal proclivities: YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok. Developer NetherRealms has...
News MultiVersus Now Totally Offline, Full Game Will Return in 2024
The beta is over
Warner Bros. Games had a crack at the Super Smash Bros. formula with MultiVersus, and while it was largely successful in many ways, the game has now gone back into development hiding. The platform fighter was playable in a long-lasting open beta, but this has now officially come to an end. Back in March, it was announced the game's...
News Quitality's Return to Punish Cowardly Mortal Kombat 1 Players
The spirit of kompetition
Mortal Kombat 1 will include the series' signature method of dealing with dishonourable competitors: the Quitality. Introduced first in Mortal Kombat X, the Quitality is a kind of finishing move that can only occur during online matches, punishing the unsporting behaviour of quitting early in a suitably gruesome fashion...
News Of Course Scalpers Are Selling Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test Codes
And for hundreds of dollars, too
Well, this is absolutely stupid – but not especially surprising! Scalpers are attempting to flog access to Mortal Kombat 1’s ongoing Online Stress Test for prices ranging anywhere up to $1,000 on eBay. That’s several times the price of the full game, by the way, for a beta which is scheduled to run through 26th...
News Mortal Kombat 1's Online Stress Test PS5 File Size Konfirmed
Stripped down to the essentials
With the release of Mortal Kombat 1 in the not-too-distant future and loving what we've seen so far, anticipation for the aggressive fighter mounts. With the Online Stress Test mere hours away, if you were one of the lucky chosen few (and we did remind you), emails have already been sent out. The file size has also...
News Last Call for Mortal Kombat 1 Stress Testers on PS5
Ready? FIGHT!
In anticipation of its 19th September launch, a server stress test for Mortal Kombat 1 will kick off next week. Those lucky enough to be chosen can take part in a weekend of brutal violence and server testing, competing for bragging rights, if nothing else. The Mortal Kombat 1 Online Stress Test will take place from 23-26th June at 8
News Mortal Kombat 1 Is Coming to PS5 Soon, But Injustice 3 Isn't Out of the Question
Ed Boon weighs in
For the past generation or so, fighting game developer NetherRealm Studios has interchanged between Mortal Kombat and Injustice. This year, however, it’ll release Mortal Kombat 1 – the second successive entry in the series after 2019’s Mortal Kombat 11. So, why did it make that decision? Series creator Ed Boon explained in an...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Will Bury Krypt System for Unlocks, Replacement Teased for PS5 Release
"We have a whole new system"
In recent history, Mortal Kombat has been fantastic at elongating the traditional fighting game experience. A core component of that in the last several releases has been the Krypt, an area where you’re able to spend in-game currency on alternative outfits, costume colours, artwork, and more. But despite being very...
