YesterdaySat, 1st Jun 2024

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  47

  Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024?

  Plus or minus?

  June's PS Plus Essential games were actually announced a little earlier than usual, with Sony choosing to tie the reveal into its Days of Play promotion. But aside from the timing, this is very much business as usual, with three PS5 and PS4 titles up for grabs starting next week. We suppose comical and colourful platformer SpongeBob...

  • 18h ago
  • PS Plus
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Polls
  • Features
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  43

  News PS5's Anime Waifu Dress-Up Game Headed by Zelda: Breath of the Wild Designer

  A link to the past

  If you thought Paper Games’ magical anime dress-up game Infinity Nikki looked incredible during its State of Play reveal trailer, here’s an additional tidbit to take note of: development is being headed by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s designer Kentaro Tominaga. The veteran previously worked at Nintendo EPD until...

  • 21h ago
  • Papergames
  • PS5
  • Infinity Nikki
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  119

  Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 531

  Hit and run

  And just like that, an epic week is behind us, one which saw us play host to yet another State of Play livestream, as well as mark the re-release of MultiVersus. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm busy chipping away at The Finals battle pass as well as prepping for Destiny 2: The Final Shape. But after going to...

  • 1d ago
  • Talking Point
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • What Are You Playing
  • Features
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  11

  Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for June and July 2024

  Elden Ring! SMTV! College Football!

  The Days of Play sale may well still be going strong, and we're sure this week's State of Play presentation is still very much on your minds, but let us have your attention for just a moment to talk about the games headed to PS5 over the next couple of months. As always, we've been busy putting together a list of...

  • 22h ago
  • Guides
  • PS5
  • Deals
  • Features

Friday31st May 2024

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  65

  Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024

  All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates

  What new PS5 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2024 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...

  • 2d ago
  • Guides
  • PS5
  • Release Dates
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  19

  Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2024

  All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates

  What new PS4 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2024 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As usual, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing it with new titles and release dates so you can be clear which new PS4 games are on the...

  • 2d ago
  • Guides
  • PS4
  • Release Dates
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  230

  Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (3rd June to 9th June)

  Nep nep

  What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? A pretty meaty summer week sees the arrival of Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2024,

  • 2d ago
  • PS Store
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Release Dates
  • Guides
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  146

  Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2024

  All 2024's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates

  What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2024 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...

  • 2d ago
  • Guides
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
  • Release Dates
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  216

  Reaction PS5 Livestreams Are No Longer Speaking to the Fans Who Built the Brand

  Tough times

  It’s been eight years since Sony’s outstanding E3 2016 press conference, where it hired a full-blown orchestra and introduced the rebooted God of War to the world. And it’s been nine years since arguably the greatest gaming livestream in history, where the holy trifecta of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Shenmue 3, and The Last Guardian...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • State of Play
  • Reaction
  • Features
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  87

  Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for May 2024?

  All the PS5, PSVR2 reveals

  In stark contrast to the prolonged, seemingly unending rumours leading up to it, Sony's latest State of Play presentation was announced and executed in less than 48 hours. We're now on the other side of the show, having seen a total of 14 games in the span of just over 30 minutes — including some updates from one or two...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
  • State of Play
  • Round Up
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  102

  News Latest State of Play Is One of the Worst-Received PS5 Shows Yet

  Astro Bot aside

  The online reaction to Sony's latest State of Play broadcast has been fairly negative. The half-hour event featured 14 PS5 and PSVR2 titles, but outside of the wonderful-looking Astro Bot, the show struggled to wow its audience — especially off the back of heightened expectations surrounding a supposed 'PlayStation Showcase'. This...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • State of Play
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  107

  News Astro Bot Looks Absolutely Glorious, Lands on PS5 This September

  We're so happy

  Astro Bot is the name of the cutesy robot's big new game, and this time it's a full length excursion rather than just a tech demo. The trailer has put a smile on all our tired faces — it looks utterly delightful. Team Asobi's platformer will feature more than 80 levels across six galaxies, which you'll explore in order to find...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Astro Bot
  • Announcements
  • Trailers
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  177

  Poll What Did You Think of Sony's State of Play for May 2024?

  Did it deliver?

  Sony's latest State of Play livestream has just concluded, giving us a glimpse at what's heading to PS5 and PSVR2 in the near future. Expectations have been all over the place for this one; protracted rumours about the show may have somewhat heightened the hype of fans, while others saw the words 'State of Play' and instantly reined...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
  • PS4
  • State of Play
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  20

  News Dragon's Dogma 2 Patch 1.150 Drops as Players Still Wait for Better PS5 Performance

  Not this time

  Yet another update has arrived for Dragon's Dogma 2, bringing more positive adjustments to the open world RPG. However, there's still no sign of further improvements to the game's technical performance on PS5, which is already rubbing some players the wrong way. To be fair, patch 1.150 does include a nice boost to storage space, and a...

  • 2d ago
  • Capcom
  • PS5
  • Dragon's Dogma
  • Patches
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  109

  News Big New PS5, PC Shooter Concord Has an Uphill Battle Ahead of It

  Fan reaction has been mixed to say the least

  Sony has bet big on first-person shooter Concord, the debut project from a group of esteemed Destiny veterans. PlayStation acquired the studio early in the outing’s development, after signing on as a publisher; since then, it’s given the title an enormous budget, and awarded the title prime time...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Concord
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  27

  News Monster Hunter Wilds Is Making Some Big Changes as Capcom Drops First Gameplay Details

  Focus Mode and more

  Following its gameplay reveal during the latest State of Play, Capcom has dropped some additional details on Monster Hunter Wilds. In brief, this definitely sounds like an evolution of Monster Hunter World, as the developer's placing an even heavier emphasis on creating a "living world". On the PlayStation Blog, community...

  • 2d ago
  • Capcom
  • PS5
  • Monster Hunter
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  40

  News PS5, PC Fans Are Trying to Figure Out If Concord Is Free-to-Play

  Doesn't look like it

  Sony spent a lot of time building up hero shooter Concord during its recent State of Play, and it did a decent enough job. All we’d seen of the release previously was a greasy looking hamburger, so that it was able to establish its cast of Guardians of the Galaxy-esque wise-crackers within the span of a single CG trailer was...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Concord
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  106

  News PC Players Are Fuming Until Dawn, God of War Ragnarok Appear to Require PSN Logins

  Aw sh*t, here we go again

  One of the bigger stories in 2024 is how Helldivers 2 exploded in popularity to such a degree that Arrowhead decided to postpone a pre-planned PSN login requirement on PC. When the developer eventually attempted to enforce the feature, the Internet imploded, leading to such a fierce review bombing campaign that

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PC
  • God of War
  • Until Dawn
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  93

  Poll What Was Your Favourite Game from State of Play?

  Does it begin with Astro and end in Bot?

  Okay, let's just push the negativity aside for a minute and actually consider the things that we enjoyed in the latest State of Play broadcast. After all, packing 14 different games into a 30-minute event isn't especially easy, and there was an impressive amount of variety on offer. Surely there was something...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • State of Play
  • Polls
  • Features
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  46

  News PS5 Platformer Astro Bot Will Have 80 Action-Packed Levels

  Across six unique galaxies

  Ever since the original tech demo in The Playroom VR, fans have been waiting for a full-blown Astro Bot adventure. Astro Bot Rescue Mission, the outstanding PSVR outing, checked the box – but due to its virtual reality requirements, many missed out on the excellent Team ASOBI outing. Now, after the tantalising Astro’s...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Astro Bot
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  31

  News Until Dawn Looks Scarily Good in PS5 Gameplay Trailer, Arrives in Fall 2024

  Boo

  Sony and developer Ballistic Moon have unveiled a gameplay trailer for the upcoming PS5 and PC remaster of Until Dawn. The beloved PS4 horror game is getting spruced up for modern machines, and it's looking good from what's been shown here. In case you don't know, Until Dawn is a narrative-focused horror adventure. It frames itself as a teen...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Until Dawn
  • Trailers
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  26

  News Classic PS1 Platformer Tomba! Arrives on PS5 in August

  Pigs will fly

  Announced almost a whole year ago, PS1 platformer Tomba! is being revived as Tomba Special Edition — and now it's got a confirmed release date. It arrives for PS5 on the 1st August, with a promised PS4 version coming later. The original game launched way back in 1997, and is fondly remembered to this day. It may not have had the...

  • 2d ago
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Tomba
  • Release Dates
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  63

  News Concord Is Sony's Answer to Overwatch, Launches August, Beta Test in July

  Team-based hero shooter

  After Concord's vague debut teaser, we now know much more about Sony's shooter for PS5 and PC. This sci-fi, team-based hero shooter brought to mind Overwatch with a twist of Destiny in the above gameplay video. In this first-person shooter, two teams of five are pitted against each other in a variety of modes, taking control...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PC
  • Concord
  • Trailers
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  29

  News Open World Martial Arts RPG Where Winds Meet Announced for PS5

  Guided by the wind

  We'll be totally honest with you: we're losing track of all these incredibly pretty action games from newly sprouted Asian studios, but Where Winds Meet — announced during the latest State of Play — does look very promising. Described as an "open world action adventure RPG" heavily influenced by martial arts, this looks to be...

  • 2d ago
  • Everstone Studios
  • PS5
  • Where Winds Meet
  • Trailers
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  20

  Rumour Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake a 2025 Game, More News Soon

  More info in the next 10 days

  Metal Gear Solid fans may be made to wait a little longer for the remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, as PS Plus insider turned general leaker Billbil-Kun has shared word of a new 2025 release window for the game. In a new article on Dealabs, they claim the date comes from a "global distribution giant"...

  • 2d ago
  • Konami
  • PS5
  • Metal Gear Solid
  • Rumours
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  44

  News Astro Bot Raises the Bar for Sony's PS Studios Intros on PS5

  Everyone's here

  The logo blast at the start of every game's boot phase has become so homogenous that you're generally better off just scrolling through Twitter for a few seconds before reaching the main menu. Sony tried to inject some personality into each of its first-party titles by personalising the PS Studios logo drop with the characters from...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Astro Bot
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  19

  News Marvel Rivals Officially Confirmed for PS5, Closed Beta Test in July

  Venom, Adam Warlock revealed

  NetEase has now confirmed Marvel Rivals is heading to PS5. In case you aren't aware, this is a multiplayer shooter featuring various Marvel heroes and villains, and you'll soon be able to play it on Sony's console. You can see the game in action in the above trailer, which also confirms a few other things. Firstly, two...

  • 2d ago
  • NetEase
  • PS5
  • Marvel Rivals
  • Trailers
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  25

  News Dynasty Warriors: Origins Makes the Most of PS5 Hardware with Truly Massive Battles

  "As far as the eye can see"

  A surprise announcement during the latest State of Play, we're hoping that Dynasty Warriors: Origins will be a return to form for Koei Tecmo's hack and slash series. While not a traditional Dynasty Warriors experience in that you'll be playing as a "nameless hero" who's thrown into the Three Kingdoms chaos, this is...

  • 2d ago
  • Koei Tecmo
  • PS5
  • Dynasty Warriors
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  58

  News Silent Hill 2's PS5 Remake Emerges from the Fog on 8th October

  Cloudy with a chance of Pyramid Head

  Konami and Bloober Team’s long-awaited Silent Hill 2 remake will finally emerge from the fog on 8th October, and here’s a brand-new trailer as well as an extended look at gameplay. Pre-orders are open now, with two exclusive James Sunderland masks available for those who register their interest: Mira the Dog...

  • 2d ago
  • Konami
  • PS5
  • Silent Hill
  • Release Dates
  • Trailers
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  25

  News Infinity Nikki PS5 Is the Open World Anime Dress-Up Game of Your Dreams

  Fashionably late

  Amid an ocean of somewhat samey looking shooters and Soulslikes, one game during today’s State of Play really stood out: Infinity Nikki from Infold Games. Effectively an open world anime dress-up game, the trailer showcased how you’ll use the power of photography and fashion to navigate a cutesy fantasy world named Miraland...

  • 2d ago
  • Infold Games
  • PS5
  • Infinity Nikki
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  23

  News Dynasty Warriors Origins Could Be the Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting For on PS5

  Warriors, come out to play

  Dynasty Warriors is making a rather grand-looking return in 2025 on PS5. It's fair to say that the Koei Tecmo and Omega Force series fell off a cliff with Dynasty Warriors 9 — a deeply flawed release — but this so-called Dynasty Warriors Origins looks like a significant step forward, especially in the graphics...

  • 2d ago
  • Koei Tecmo
  • PS5
  • Dynasty Warriors
  • Trailers
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  15

  News Ubisoft Confirms Time, Date, and Featured Games for Upcoming Forward Showcase

  Assassin's Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws headlining

  Ubisoft has confirmed the time, date, and featured games for its upcoming Forward showcase. Live from sunny LA, and expect better looks at heavy hitters like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and XDefiant. Confirmed on Twitter, Ubisoft Forward will take place on 10th June at 12 pm...

  • 2d ago
  • Ubisoft
  • Industry
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  23

  News Ballad of Antara Offers 'High Fidelity' Free-to-Play RPG Action on PS5 in 2025

  Grand ambitions

  Announced during Sony's State of Play showcase, Ballad of Antara is a world-ending action RPG slated for PS5 in 2025. This free-to-play, brand-new IP from developer TipsWork Studio will strive to achieve the "highest fidelity" possible. Over on the PlayStation Blog, studio head Yang Yang explai

  • 2d ago
  • Infold Games
  • PS5
  • Ballad of Antara
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  24

  News Tweaked Puzzles, Better Combat, and Updated Enemies in Silent Hill 2 PS5

  A modernisation with an ode to the original

  Following last night's release date reveal for the Silent Hill 2 remake, Konami and Bloober Team have both appeared on the PlayStation Blog to share further details about the game. Touching on story, combat, and puzzles, creative director Mateusz Lenart explains how Bloober Team has modernised the PS2...

  • 2d ago
  • Konami
  • PS5
  • Silent Hill
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  14

  News Alien: Rogue Incursion PSVR2 Gameplay Creeps Up on Unsuspecting Holiday 2024 Launch

  Up close and personal

  Alien: Rogue Incursion crawled out of an air duct during Sony's State of Play showcase, debuting some nightmare-inducing PSVR2 gameplay. Players must attempt to survive in a facility overrun with xenomorphs, stepping into the unfortunate shoes of an as-yet-unnamed protagonist stranded on the "inhospitable planet Purdan" in late...

  • 2d ago
  • Survios
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
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  19

  News Monster Hunter Wilds Gets First Gameplay, Looks Like the Evolution of World

  Wilds thing

  Monster Hunter Wilds was given its first proper gameplay trailer during the latest State of Play, and as ever, we're finding it very, very difficult to doubt Capcom. While it isn't raw footage, all the hallmarks of a proper Monster Hunter title are there, and we get to see some new beasts to boot. It's already apparent that this is the...

  • 2d ago
  • Capcom
  • PS5
  • Monster Hunter
  • Trailers
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  11

  News Behemoth Is All Brutal Combat and Big Baddies in PSVR2 Gameplay Trailer

  Arrives this fall

  PSVR2 fans rejoice: Behemoth looks great. This new first-person action game comes from the makers of The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners, and the quality is on display in this new trailer, which focuses mainly on combat. The game appears to heavily lean into melee fights with various enemy types, though you'll clearly get your...

  • 2d ago
  • Skydance
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
  • Behemoth
  • Trailers
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  19

  News Monster Hunter Wilds, Astro Bot the Biggest PS5 Winners from State of Play

  Justice

  It’s always interesting to look at the most viewed trailers after a State of Play has aired, just to get a better idea of which titles resonated with fans. While this is far from a scientific experiment – especially when you consider we’re only taking into account views from the PlayStation channel roughly 12 hours after the event...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • State of Play
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  8

  News Anticipated Free-to-Play Action RPG Path of Exile 2 Ventures to PS5 Later This Year

  The path is clear

  Path of Exile 2 will carve a, er, path to PS5 in late 2024, developer Grinding Gear Games has revealed. Previously, the anticipated sequel was only confirmed for PC, but its early access period will kick off on Sony's current-gen system as well. If you're totally out of the loop, Path of Exile is a Diablo-like, loot-heavy action...

  • 2d ago
  • Grinding Gear Games
  • PS5
  • Path of Exile
  • Trailers
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  4

  News Viral Hit Horror Series Garten of Banban Is Now Available on PS5, PS4

  Child's play

  There are certain indie horror games that just skyrocket in popularity on PC, in part thanks to YouTubers and streamers hopping aboard the bandwagon. A lot of them have made their way to PS5 and PS4, with the likes of Five Nights at Freddy's, Bendy and the Ink Machine, Choo-Choo Charles, Poppy Playtime, and more making the jump to...

  • 2d ago
  • Feardemic
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Garten of Banban
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  11

  News Astro's Playroom Composer Kenny Young Returns for More Catchy Tunes in Astro Bot

  Earworms ahoy

  There are many things to love about Astro's Playroom, and one of them is its soundtrack. Composed and produced by Kenny Young, the PS5 title is filled with joyful electronic songs that stick in the mind long after you put the pad down. Good news, then — he's back for Astro Bot, the newly announced PS5 platformer. The composer has...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Astro Bot
  • Music
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  15

  News Helldivers 2 Major Order Directs Players to Destroy Supercolony-Infested Planet of Meridia

  Exterminatus

  Helldivers 2 players have been issued a new Major Order, focusing the community's ongoing Galactic War efforts in a specific place, towards a particular end. However, this time, the Meridia Superhive situation will require a more permanent solution, with the planet slated for permanent destruction. Super Earth has decreed that the time...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Helldivers
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  6

  News Little Nightmares 3 Delayed into 2025, Quality a 'Top Priority'

  What a nightmare

  Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games have announced Little Nightmares 3 won't be making it out in 2024 after all. The new entry in the cult hit horror platformer series has been pushed back to 2025. This announcement comes via social media, with a statement from the team explaining why the delay is happening: "As much...

  • 2d ago
  • Bandai Namco
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Little Nightmares
  • Delays
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  14

  News God of War Ragnarok PC Officially Confirmed for 19th September

  Winter is coming, again

  After much speculation, Sony Santa Monica's epic sequel, God of War Ragnarok, has been officially confirmed for PC. Kratos' journey continues with all exclusive accoutrements like Ultrawide support, unlimited framerate, and support for Nvidia DLSS 3.7/AMD FSR 3.1/Intel XESS 1.3. Preorders are now live on Steam and other...

  • 2d ago
  • Sony
  • PC
  • God of War

Thursday30th May 2024

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  49

  Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play?

  Dates, times, and what to expect

  What time is Sony's State of Play livestream, and when and where can you watch it? State of Play is Sony's irregularly scheduled show for providing updates on the latest games coming to PS5, PS4, and PSVR2. Usually a little smaller in scale than a PlayStation Showcase, the State of Play will still be worth watching...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PSVR2
  • State of Play
  • Guides
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  Chat

  Live Watch PlayStation's State of Play Livestream Right Here (30th May, 2024)

  Astro Bot! Concord! More?

  Looking to watch PlayStation’s State of Play livestream? This is the big one – apparently. Sony’s big summer showcase is upon us, although the days of glitzy 90-minute stage shows from the E3 era are long in the past. The Japanese giant will instead be conducting a tight, half-hour show with an emphasis on 14 upcoming...

  • 2d ago
  • Live
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • PSVR2
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  34

  News PS5's Streaming Handheld PS Portal Is Proving a Huge Hit

  A whole new world

  Back when the PS Portal was rumoured and subsequently announced, social media was filled with armchair executives deeming the device to be a disaster. As it turns out, Sony understands the market better than many people think, and its PS5 streaming handheld has become a lynchpin of its new-gen console’s overall experience...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS Portal
  • USA
  • Sales
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  21

  News Sony Invites Public to Play Insane, Massive PS5 Pinball Machine

  Pinballin'

  PlayStation's marketing team has pulled off some memorable stunts in the past, but this latest promotion might actually take the cake. On Friday and Saturday of this week, just hours before the Champions League final takes place, Sony's inviting people to test their skills with a massive PS5-themed pinball machine. Claim the high score...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
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  49

  News Don't Worry, Sony's Most Recognisable Studios Are Still Focused on Single Player PS5 Games

  It ain't all live service

  As part of its business segment meeting overnight, Sony categorised all of its first-party studios based on the type of content they’ll be delivering. It divided its teams into four segments: Single Player Narrative Focus, Partner Studios, Evolving and Multi Genre, and Live Service Focus. Here’s how it divided its...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Industry
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  32

  News PS Plus' Higher-Priced Extra, Premium Tiers Command 35% of Overall Subs

  Increasing share year-over-year

  How many PS Plus members are subscribed to the higher-priced PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium tiers? Well, accurate as of 31st March, 2024, around 35 per cent of all subscribers are paying additional money for the more expensive subscription options. In fact, the breakdown looks like this: PS Plus Extra has 16 per...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • PS Plus
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  70

  News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Swings 11 Million Sales as Sony Calls PS5 Exclusive a 'Great Success'

  Can it catch the first game?

  According to Sony's latest financial briefing, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has topped a rather impressive 11 million sales. The PS5 exclusive launched in October of last year, and got off to a flying start as the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game to date. It moved a staggering 2.5 million copies in the space of 24...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Spider-Man
  • Sales
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  47

  News PS5 Players Are Buying Fewer New Games, But Spending More Than Ever Overall

  Microtransactions making the moolah

  One difference between the PS5 and PS4 is the rise of live service games. A dirty word among the most engaged enthusiasts, this is not a genre but merely a business model; it means titles are designed to evolve and improve over time, as opposed to offering one-and-done experiences. And it’s changing consumers’...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Industry
  • Sales
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  28

  News Hogwarts Legacy Summer Update Revealed with Photo Mode and More

  School's in for summer

  Last year's open world Harry Potter RPG Hogwarts Legacy is getting a 'Summer Update' on the 6th June. The patch will introduce a full photo mode — always a nice addition — alongside a bunch of cosmetic bits and pieces. The 'Haunted Hogsmeade Shop' quest is also heading to non-PlayStation platforms, and a way to reset your...

  • 3d ago
  • Warner Bros
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • Updates
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  25

  News Open World Racer Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Swerves onto PS5 in September

  Final lap

  Announced nearly four years ago, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown is almost ready to roll out. The open world racer, developed by Kylotonn Games, will finally release 12th September 2024 for PS5. The release date news comes alongside the above new trailer, comprising in-engine footage of the racing game in action. Set on Hong Kong...

  • 3d ago
  • Nacon
  • PS5
  • Test Drive Unlimited
  • Release Dates
  • Trailers
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  66

  News Sony Plans to Convert PC Gamers Through the Power of PlayStation

  Just one hit and you'll be hooked for life

  Soon-to-be PlayStation co-CEO Hermen Hulst says the strategy behind releasing its single-player narrative games on PC is to push future console sales. The thinking goes that getting PC players hooked on some of its marquee tentpole franchises will entice a portion to play future sequels on a PlayStation...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • Industry
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  13

  Preview Trails through Daybreak Is Set to Push Falcom's Fantastic RPG Series Forward

  Ad-Van-tage

  It seems to be a universal rule that whenever we write about the Trails games, there's at least one person in the comments asking where they should begin with Falcom's long-running RPG series. Naturally, the ideal answer to this query is "with the first game", but not everyone has the time — or patience — to play through at least...

  • 3d ago
  • NIS America
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Trails
  • Previews
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  50

  News PS5 Is Sony's Most Profitable Console Generation to Date

  Not-so doom and gloom

  There’s a growing sentiment among the gaming enthusiast circles, not necessarily always backed up by fact, that console gaming is collapsing. While it’s true the market is facing issues of spiralling costs and slowing growth, it’s a concern not always rooted in reality. Case in point: Sony’s just announced PS5 is its...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Industry
  • Sales
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  News Sony Wants Non-PS5 Owners to Use Its Accessories

  Beyond boundaries

  While it’s generally been a smaller story within the overall PlayStation narrative this generation, there’s no doubt Sony has quietly increased its focus on accessories for the PS5. The mix of products available is really good, spanning the official pro controller DualSense Edge, the streaming handheld PS Portal, and various...

  • 3d ago
  • Sony
  • PS5
  • Hardware
  • Accessories
• 

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  News Cosy Adventure Caravan SandWitch Embarks on PS5 Roadtrip in 2024

  Lifes a beach

  Caravan SandWitch is a colourful, narrative adventure game set in a sci-fi world inspired by Provence. It was just announced and is planned for a release on PS5 sometime in 2024. The pitch sounds quite soothing: no combat, no death, just you, your van, and the world. Players take on the role of a boy, presumably old enough to hold a...

  • 3d ago
  • Dear Villagers
  • PS5
  • Caravan Sandwitch
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  News Fallout Franchise Sales Explode Like Megaton in Amazon Show Aftermath

  Every entry is up

  Curious about the kind of profound effect a popular television show can have on the sales of video game franchise? Just look at these latest numbers for the Fallout series in the aftermath of Amazon’s enormous adaptation. In the United States, sales of all titles in the post-apocalyptic property jumped significantly...

  • 3d ago
  • Bethesda
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • PS3
  • Fallout
• 

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  News Discord Remembers Roots, Will Double Down on Gaming

  Dance with the one that brought you

  Discord has announced that it will roll back its ambitious plans to become a broader communication app after rediscovering its roots as a private place to yell at your friends while gaming. This means an opportunity for a redesign with group messages, voice chats, video calls and more being reworked. In a message...

  • 3d ago
  • Discord
  • Industry
  • PS5
• 

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  News Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Spotlights Fusion Characters in Crazy New Trailer

  Fusion-ha!

  Another character trailer for upcoming brawler Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is here, and it's all about fusion. The video confirms the likes of Gotenks, Kefla, Gogeta, Vegito, and Fused Zamasu, and it makes for an impressive watch. We've said it before, but this game's visuals really are next-level, complete with some eye-popping...

  • 3d ago
  • Bandai Namco
  • PS5
  • Dragon Ball
  • Trailers
• 

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  News Big Trails through Daybreak Demo Drops a Month Before Release, Progress Carries Over

  A Trails trial

  A fully playable demo for Trails through Daybreak will drop on the 4th June, giving eager fans just over a month to test the RPG out before its full release on the 5th July. Daybreak is coming to both PS5 and PS4, but it should be noted that this demo is releasing on PS4 only. We don't exactly know why that's the case, but PS5 owners...

  • 3d ago
  • NIS America
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Trails
• 

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  News Atlus Unmasks Demonic SMT V: Vengeance Collaboration with Slipknot

  I push my fingers into my eyes

  Atlus has fused a demonic collaboration in anticipation of the release of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, partnering with legendary heavy metal band Slipknot to produce some genuinely hellish masks. This partnership is to be continued, as the Persona publisher has promised a promotional video featuring band members is...

  • 3d ago
  • Atlus
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Shin Megami Tensei
• 

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  Live Watch the Silent Hill Transmission Livestream Right Here (31st May, 2024)

  The fog is clearing

  Looking to watch the Silent Hill Transmission livestream? This is the second edition of Konami’s horror broadcast, with updates promised on games, movies, merchandise, and more. Many will no doubt be tuning in for more on Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake, but hopefully there will be a handful of surprises, too. The...

  • 2d ago
  • Live
  • Konami
  • PS5
  • PS4
  • Silent Hill
• 

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  News Homelander Takes Centre Stage in Mortal Kombat 1 Gameplay Trailer

  Hold your applause until the end

  Warner Bros. Games has revealed our first look at Homelander, the next DLC character to come to Mortal Kombat 1. The supervillain made famous in Prime Video's hit show, The Boys, is a welcome addition to the roster and is touching down on the 4th of June, with the bestial Ferra joining the Kameo roster later in the...

  • 3d ago
  • Warner Bros
  • PS5
  • Mortal Kombat
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  News Worldwalker Games Going into Hibernation, Wildermyth Still Coming to PS5

  Winding down

  Worldwalker Games, the developer behind the wonderful RPG Wildermyth, has completed active development on the game and is "going into hibernation for now". The studio says that while this does mean it must say farewell to many of its team members, previously announced plans to bring its tabletop-inspired title to PlayStation will be...

  • 3d ago
  • Worldwalker Games
  • PS5
  • Wildermyth