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June2024
Guide MultiVersus: Jake - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Jake in MultiVersus
Jake is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This wise-cracking dog might be joking around all the time, but don't underestimate his ability to transform into almost any shape. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all...
Guide MultiVersus: Iron Giant - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Iron Giant in MultiVersus
Iron Giant is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros Games. You'll no doubt recognise the character from the classic sci-fi novel by Ted Hughes, which spawned a couple of movie adaptations, most notably Brad Bird's 1999 effort starring...
Guide MultiVersus: Gizmo - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Gizmo in MultiVersus
Gizmo is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This little fluffball is more ferocious than he looks — just watch Gremlins to find out for yourself. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about...
Guide MultiVersus: Garnet - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Garnet in MultiVersus
Garnet is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. An alien rebel formed from the fusion of two gems, this tough fighter hits harder than you think. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about Garnet...
Guide MultiVersus: Finn - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Finn in MultiVersus
Finn is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This plucky hero travels the Land of Ooo with his buddy Jake in search of adventure, and he brings some of his cunning and tricks to this fighting title. As part of our MultiVer
Guide MultiVersus: Bugs Bunny - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Bugs Bunny in MultiVersus
Bugs Bunny is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. One of the most recognisable cartoon characters of all time, this pesky rabbit is the face of all things Looney Tunes. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all...
Guide MultiVersus: Black Adam - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Black Adam in MultiVersus
Black Adam is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This anti-hero is powerful enough to give even Superman a run for his money. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to
Guide MultiVersus: Batman - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Batman in MultiVersus
Batman is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. The brooding Caped Crusader has a lot of tricks up his sleeve, making effective use of all his iconic gadgets. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know...
Guide MultiVersus: Arya Stark - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Arya Stark in MultiVersus
Arya Stark is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros Games. You'll likely recognise the character as the one played by Maisie Williams in HBO's uber-popular Game of Thrones television show. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
May2024
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...
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...
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...
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...
Guide MultiVersus: Jason Voorhees - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Jason Voorhees in MultiVersus
Jason Voorhees is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. Armed with horrifying weapons and a lust for murder, this horror icon will be a formidable opponent for the rest of the roster. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will...
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...
Guide MultiVersus: Banana Guard - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Banana Guard in MultiVersus
Banana Guard is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This fruity foot soldier may not look like much, but packs a potassium-powered punch with his spear. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to...
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...
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,
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...
Guide MultiVersus: The Joker - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about The Joker in MultiVersus
The Joker is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This conniving villain has lots of tricksy moves at his disposal to deceive and fool his opponents. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Guide MultiVersus: All Perks and Best Perks to Use
All you need to know about Perks in MultiVersus
Looking for information about all the Perks in MultiVersus? Before every battle in MultiVersus, you're asked which Perks you want to place on your chosen character. These passive stat buffs can form an integral part of your strategy, especially when you consider how they stack with your teammate if...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
News Amazon Games Signs PS5 Open World Driving Title from Ex-Forza Horizon Devs
On the road again
Amazon Games is clearly expanding its publishing portfolio beyond its handful of MMOs — Tomb Raider, anyone? — and it's just signed on to help bring another upcoming title to market. The publisher is collaborating with developer Maverick Games on a new, open world, narrative-led driving game. It's heading to multiple...
News PS5 Sales Trend Ahead of PS4 in US, Leads Console Market By 'Significant Margin'
PS5 alive
Over the last few weeks or so, there's been some debate regarding the PS5 and its perceived sales momentum. This discussion likely stems from the fact that Sony itself reported a decline in units sold year-on-year, and as a result, revised its commercial forecast. However, as we pointed out in our Reaction article, context is key. The PS5...
News Xbox Games Are Selling Gangbusters on PS5
Surely more will follow
While the sales of single player titles Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment have been a little more muted, Xbox Game Studios’ two live service titles are selling like crazy on PS5, giving Microsoft all the incentive it needs to port more titles to Sony’s system. Originally, the Redmond firm’s multiformat release strategy was...
Talking Point State of Play May 2024 Predictions - What's Next for PS5?
Play it again
Bloody hell, it's finally happening. While it might not be a full-on PlayStation Showcase — as was rumoured — Sony is putting on a State of Play broadcast, which will be its first event since February. The 30-minute showing promises a look at 14 games, but what's actually in store for us starved PlayStation fans? We've gathered...
Mini Review Horizon Chase 2 (PS5) - Around the World in 80 Revs
Just drive
Horizon Chase 2 is another rock-solid arcade racer from Brazilian dev Aquiris, and honestly that’s all you really need to know. We’re professionals, however, so we’ll elaborate: much like the well-loved Horizon Chase Turbo, this title takes you on a 200kmph tour of the globe, from San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to Tokyo’s...
News Apr 2024 USA Sales: Stellar Blade Slashes Straight to Number 1, Helldivers 2 Is Still Insane
PS5 tops hardware yet again
Stellar Blade is the big winner of the latest US sales report from analytical company Circana (as outlined by the ever-informative Mat Piscatella). The current PS5 exclusive topped the charts for April, having released on the 26th of the month. Admittedly, it was a pretty quiet period for new releases, but it's still an...
News Five More Cars, New Events, More Come to Gran Turismo 7 in Latest Free Update
Beep beep
Gran Turismo 7 continues its slow but steady expansion with yet another free update from Polyphony Digital. Game version number 1.48 will soon be available, and it brings with it a handful of cars, new events, and more. The cars on offer are the Honda Civic SiR･II (EG) ’93, Honda NSX GT500 ’00, Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) ’87,...
Deals PS5 Consoles, PSVR2, Games and Accessories Reduced in Sony's Days of Play Sale
$50/£40 off PS5 Slim, $100/£90 off PSVR2!
Sony's Days of Play sale is well underway, and there are plenty of discounts now live at retail that may well take your fancy. In addition to the 500+ games currently discounted on the PS Store as part of the celebrations, we now have deals on PS5 Slim consoles, PSVR2 bundles, accessories such as...
News Helldivers 2 Director: Live Service Is Good for Gaming, But Only If It's 'Done Right'
Hell yeah?
'Live service' has become something of a dirty term over the years, but as is often the case, there are both good and bad examples of the model — it's just that we all tend to focus on the negatives. But Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt would rather talk about the positives — and that's exactly what he did at the recent Nordic...
News MultiVersus Makes a Grand Return with Over 114,000 Concurrent Players on Steam
Multi-hit
Player First Games seems to have successfully brought MultiVersus back, if its launch day player stats are anything to go by. After nearly a year of additional development to get the game in shape, it's now available once again, and it seems to have attracted most of its audience back for more. Over on Steam, the free-to-play fighter...
News State of Play Officially Confirmed for 30th May, Updates on PS5, PSVR2 Games
Including first party
Sony has finally announced the heavily rumoured State of Play presentation. It'll be going out live tomorrow, 30th May 2024. The platform holder says we can look forward to "updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles, plus a look at PlayStation Studios games arriving later this year". It sounds like we'll finally be getting a glimpse at...
She's a witch!
Originally a 2022 title in Japan, Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the Witch now has a Western release date on PS5. The highly rated (and lovingly drawn) visual novel launches on the 22nd August, and will include previously released DLC, as well as developer commentary. You play as a young man named Hikaru, who's seriously down on his...
Guide MultiVersus: All Gems and How to Level Them Up
Jet Force Gemini
Looking for all Gems and how to level them up in MultiVersus? Gems are a mechanic exclusive to the single player and co-op mode Rifts in Player Fist Games' mascot brawler, and they can be used to buff your offensive and defensive capabilities against the AI. You can equip up to three Gems at any time, and they come in three unique...
News No Man's Sky Adrift Introduces an Abandoned Universe Where You're Truly Alone
New expansion, new survival challenge
Developer Hello Games has just announced the latest free expansion to its ever-growing space exploration sim, No Man's Sky. This new update, named Adrift, introduces a whole new way to experience the game; it adds a new, abandoned, alternative universe in which you are the only intelligent life form. In this...
Rumour God of War Ragnarok's PC Announcement Is Imminent
Ragnarok is coming
It would be no surprise whatsoever to see God of War Ragnarok arrive on PC — but it might be dropping sooner than people realise. According to ultra-reliable leaker billbil-kun, the port's official announcement is coming "very soon", with the original PC version rumour doing the rounds earlier this month. Is this yet more...
News Stellar Blade Maker Promises More Outfits for Eve on PS5
Hey, good lookin'
One of the most fun things to do in Stellar Blade is collect outfits and equip protagonist Eve with a variety of different looks and styles. It’s perhaps no surprise, then, that developer Shift Up is plotting even more costumes for the fashionable heroine. Speaking with Famitsu, director Kim Hyung-Tae said: “We plan to add more...
News Stellar Blade Dev Currently Making Photo Mode for Hit PS5 Game
Capture every moment
Stellar Blade is an outrageously beautiful game – and no, we’re not just referring to protagonist Eve and her many outfits. There are some artistically stunning moments throughout the campaign, and as is tradition for big PS5 titles, fans want to capture them all. Fortunately, developer Shift Up is busy beavering away on a...
News PS5, PS4's Brand New PS2 Emulator Features Up-Rendering, Rewind, Quick Saves, More
Quality of life
Sony’s already revisited a number of the classics from PS2’s catalogue on PS4, but the emulator was a bit of a disaster and the platform holder eventually pulled support. Following a successful string of PS1 and PSP re-releases, however, the Japanese giant is now bringing more PS2 titles to both the PS5 and PS4 – and it’s...
News Over 500 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Discounted As Days of Play Gets Underway
Lots of lowest ever prices
Sony has plunged the price of some of PS5 and PS4’s biggest games, as its annual Days of Play event gets underway. Many titles are enjoying their lowest ever prices, with relatively new releases like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League available at an enormous 60 per cent off, making the Rocksteady affair just...
News Skull and Bones Season 2 Offers Boatloads of New Features, Booty, and a Really Big Shark
Blood in the water
The second season of Ubisoft's nautical service game, Skull and Bones, is now live, introducing many limited-time events for enterprising captains to take advantage of. Chorus and Havoc offer new antagonists, a Megaladon to slay, the ability to manage a fleet and expand your piratical empire, as well as shiploads of new cosmetic...
News Destiny 2 Comes Full Circle as The Final Shape Draws Near
The end of an era, one way or another
The climactic conclusion to Destiny 2 is almost upon us, with Bungie's eagerly anticipated expansion, The Final Shape, just days away, touching down on PS5 and PS4 on 4th June. It brings to a close the current Light and Darkness story saga, which began back in 2017. A suitably cinematic trailer has been released...
News Conscript Musters Retro WW1 Survival Horror for PS5, PS4
War is hell
Conscript is a retro-inspired survival horror that takes place in a truly terrifying setting, World War One's infamous Battle of Verdun. You play as a French soldier searching for his missing brother, employing a variety of WW1-era armaments to clear trenches overflowing with the restless dead. Developed by Catchweight Studio and...
News Ubisoft Free-to-Play Shooter XDefiant Is Actually Off to a Strong Start
XDefied
It's incredibly easy to be cynical when it comes to new live service titles. So many of them seem to appear and then disappear in the blink of an eye, but contrary to many a pre-launch prediction, Ubisoft's recently released XDefiant is actually posting decent player numbers. According to Insider Gaming — who consistently get the scoop on...
News Infinity Knights: Xross Is a Co-Op Action RPG Inspired By 90s Classics, Coming to PS5
Heading to Kickstarter soon
Heavily inspired by classic Japanese RPGs from the 90s, Infinity Knights: Xross is a newly announced adventure targeting a PS5 release in 2025 (pending a successful Kickstarter campaign, which isn't live just yet). Developed by three brothers from Australia — who unsurprisingly grew up playing those aforementioned...
Guide MultiVersus: All Free Characters You Can Play Right Now
MultiVersus' current free character rotation schedule
Looking for all free characters you can play right now in MultiVersus? Despite being a free-to-play game, you'll need to unlock most of the characters using Fighter Currency or some other method. However, four characters are made available to everyone for free without the need to purchase them...
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