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Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Earn the High Score in the Archery Game
Put my name up
How do you earn the high score in the archery game in The Last of Us 2? This moment occurs during The Winter Visit chapter, and will unlock the Put My Name Up Trophy should you be successful. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to earn the high score in the archery game. The Last of Us 2: How to Earn the High...
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Forest - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Workbenches
Wood work
Where do you find all Artefacts and Workbenches in The Forest chapter of The Last of Us 2? In it, Abby, Lev, and Yara attempt to escape the Scars. There's 1 Artefact and 1 Workbench to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Forest, in
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Coast - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, Safes
Who likes to be beside the seaside?
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, and Safes in The Coast chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Abby continues her pursuit of Owen. There are 3 Artefacts, 4 Coins, 1 Workbench, and 1 Safe to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide,
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Shortcut - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, Safes
Up and over
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches, and Safes in The Shortcut chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Abby and Lev head to Seattle's hospital in search of supplies for Yara. There are 6 Artefacts, 2 Coins, 2 Workbenches, and 1 Safe to find. In this Th
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Descent - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Safes
Don't look down
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, and Safes in The Descent chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this chapter, Abby and Lev descend the skyscraper as they continue their mission to Seattle's hospital. There's 3 Artefacts, 5 Coins, and 1 Safe to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of
Guide The Last of Us 2: Ground Zero - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches
Hospital hazard
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, and Workbenches in the Ground Zero chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this section, Abby explores abandoned areas of Seattle's hospital as she hunts for supplies. There's 5 Artefacts, 2 Coins, and 1 Workbench to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Marina - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins
Shipyard graveyard
Where do you find all Artefacts and Coins in the The Marina chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Abby and Yara head out in pursuit of Lev. There's 1 Artefact and 2 Coins to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Marina, in the order
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Island - All Collectibles: Artefacts, Coins, Workbenches
Space needle assault
Where do you find all Artefacts, Coins, and Workbenches in The Island chapter of The Last of Us 2? Abby and Yara arrive on the island, looking for Lev. There's 4 Artefacts, 3 Coins, and 1 Workbench to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of
Guide The Last of Us 2: The Escape - All Collectibles: Coins, Workbenches
Runaway
Where do you find all Coins and Workbenches in The Escape chapter of The Last of Us 2? In this section, Abby, Lev, and Yara attempt to escape the Scars' island. There's 1 Coin and 1 Workbench to find. In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in The Escape, in the ord
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Kill the Rat King Clicker Boss
Repulsive rodent
How do you kill the Rat King Clicker boss during the Ground Zero chapter of The Last of Us 2? This encounter occurs shortly after Abby's successfully recovered the medical supplies she needs to assist Mel with Yara's surgery. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to share some strategies to help you beat the Rat King,...
Guide The Last of Us 2: 2425 Constance - All Collectibles: Artefacts
House huntin'
Where do you find all Artefacts in the 2425 Constance chapter of The Last of Us 2? This section sees Abby and Lev looking for the Fireflies. There is 1 Artefact to find. As we proceed with our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal the locations of all collectibles in 2425 Constance, in the order that you'll find them...
Santa Barbara baby
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, and Workbenches in the Pushing Inland chapter of The Last of Us 2? As the story heads to a conclusion, Ellie pushes on in pursuit of Abby. There are 3 Artefacts, 1 Trading Card, 1 Journal Entry, and 1 Workbench to find. Continuing our T
Summer holiday
Where do you find all Artefacts, Trading Cards, Journal Entries, and Workbenches in The Resort chapter of The Last of Us 2? As we move towards the conclusion of the campaign, Ellie makes one final push in her search for Abby. There are 2 Artefacts, 1 Trading Card, 1 Journal Entry, and 1 Workbench to find. Continuing our
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find the Strange Artefact
Relic of the sages
How do you find the Strange Artefact in The Last of Us 2? You'll locate this as part of the Hostile Territory chapter. You can find All Artefacts Locations in The Last of Us 2 in our The Last of Us 2 guid
Guide The Last of Us 2: Can Listen Mode Be Disabled?
Going in blind
Can Listen Mode be disabled in The Last of Us 2? Mapped by default to the R1 button, Listen Mode enables you to increase your performance in stealth, by allowing you to better locate the position of enemies. However, some feel that it detracts from the title’s tension, and prefer to disable it. In this The Last of Us 2 guide,...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Full Cast List
Every actor and actress
Who plays who in The Last of Us 2? One of the best things about Naughty Dog's apocalyptic adventure is its outstanding roster of acting talent, all of which help to bring the title to life. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal the game's full cast list. For additional spoilers, refer to the following:...
Guide The Last of Us 2 Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in The Last of Us 2
In this The Last of Us 2 Trophy roadmap, we’re going to reveal how to get the Platinum Trophy in Naughty Dog’s hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusive, The Last of Us 2. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to reveal all the Trophies as well as their descriptions and...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Employee of the Month Safe
Inside the supermarket
How do you open the Employee of the Month Safe during the Patrol chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combin
Guide The Last of Us 2: All Faces Ellie Can Pull in the Mirror
Mirror, mirror on the wall
What are all the faces Ellie can pull in the mirror during The Birthday Gift chapter in The Last of Us 2? If you explore the main lobby area with all the dinosaur bones, to the right of the Wyoming Museum ground floor exhibit is a toilet; it’s just beyond the bench with the Trading Card (See Also:
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Westlake Bank Vault Door
Bank heist plans
How do you open the Westlake Bank Vault Door during the Downtown chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Vault Door, all clues related to
Guide The Last of Us 2: How Long Do You Play As Abby?
Wolf woman
How long do you play as Abby in The Last of Us 2? One of the more controversial aspects of the game's campaign is that you'll switch from controlling Ellie to controlling Abby mid-way through. Considering her role in the plot, some fans are dissatisfied with this decision. However, it's a crucial component of the story as it enables you...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Spoilers - Who Lives and Who Dies?
Dead or alive
Who lives and who dies in The Last of Us 2? While we strongly recommend playing and enjoying Naughty Dog’s story without spoilers, many people are curious as to the fate of key characters in the campaign. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re going to be as vague as we possibly can while still answering some of your burning...
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find Staci's Phone Number and Open the Thrift Store Safe
The last six digits of Staci's phone number
How do you find Staci's Phone Number and open the Thrift Store Safe during the Capitol Hill chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Big Win Safe
Winner, winner, Hunting Pistol
How do you open the Big Win Safe during the On Foot chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combination Code. Thi
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Gate West 2 Safe
Checkpoint Gate Codes are your clue
How do you open the Gate West 2 Safe during the Downtown chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues relate
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Courthouse Safe
Judge and jury
How do you open the Courthouse Safe during the Downtown chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Wedding Anniversary Safe
Calendar cracker
How do you open the Wedding Anniversary Safe during The Seraphites chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues rel
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find and Open the Weston's Pharmacy Safe
Almost forgot
How do you find and open the Weston's Pharmacy Safe during The Seraphites chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Garage Safe
Auto repair shop
How do you open the Garage Safe during the Hillcrest chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Fenced Off Safe When Exploring by Boat
The boat stash
How do you open the Fenced Off Safe When Exploring by Safe during The Flooded City chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Saf
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Jasmine Bakery Safe
Chinatown codes
How do you open the Jasmine Bakery Safe during the Hostile Territory chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combinat
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Open the Cruise Ship Safe
Ferry good
How do you open the Cruise Ship Safe during The Coast chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combination Code. This is part of o
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find Sam and Julia's Apartment Numbers and Open the Safe
Neighbourly love
How do you find Sam and Julia's Apartment Numbers and open the Safe during The Shortcut chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to
Guide The Last of Us 2: How to Find the Hotel Wi-Fi Code and Open the Gym Safe
Getting juiced
How do you find the Hotel Wi-Fi Code open the Gym Safe during The Descent chapter in The Last of Us 2? On this page, we’re going to reveal where you can find the Safe, all clues related to it, and the Safe Combination Code
Guide The Last of Us 2: All the Tiny Details You Missed
Under the microscope
Visually, The Last of Us 2 is an outrageously good-looking game. Even on a standard PlayStation 4 console, Naughty Dog's latest action adventure impresses at every turn. However, while the zoomed out picture is wonderful as a whole, what's amazing is when you take the time to appreciate some of the smaller details. In addition...
Guide The Last of Us 2: Does It Have Multiplayer?
Can you play The Last of Us 2 online?
Does The Last of Us 2 have multiplayer? Fans of the original The Last of Us or The Last of Us Remastered may have found themselves surprised by the popular Factions mode, an online-based competitive multiplayer mode which garnered a strong community. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide
Guide The Last of Us 2: How Do You Enable Gyro Controls?
Motion sensor shooting
The Last of Us 2 added gyro controls as part of its v1.05 update. For those who aren't familiar with the feature, gyro controls – or Motion Sensor Function, as it's referred to in the game – allow you to fine-tune your aim by tilting the DualShock 4 controller. You'll still need to use the analogue sticks to make larger...
Guide The Last of Us 2 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate The Last of Us 2 resource
The Last of Us 2, or The Last of Us: Part II as it’s officially named, is the sequel to Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed survival horror game, The Last of Us. We awarded the game a 10/10 in our The Last of Us 2 PS4 review, describing it as an "essential sequel". In this The Last of Us 2 guide, we’re...
Guide The Last of Us 2: All PS5 vs PS4 Differences
Every change in The Last of Us 2 on PS5 and PS4 revealed
What are all PS5 vs PS4 differences in The Last of Us 2? Now the Naughty Dog epic is available across two PlayStation consoles with different features, you may be wondering what each version offers. As part of our The Last of Us 2 guide, we're going to reveal all PS5 vs PS4 differences. What...
News UK Sales Charts: Mortal Kombat 1 and 11 Both Back in the Top 10 During Quiet Period
KO
In these early couple of weeks of 2024, it's been a little quiet on the new releases front, and that means the UK's physical games chart is pretty much a list of the usual suspects. Up at the top is EA Sports FC 24, pinching the number one slot from Hogwarts Legacy, now in second. There aren't too many surprises here. Having said that, though,...
News Foamstars Releases 6th February as a PS Plus Essential Game
Costs $29.99 on its own
Square Enix has today revealed its online foam battling game Foamstars will launch for PS5, PS4 on 6th February 2024, and it'll be available on PS Plus Essential from day one. The game will release straight into Sony's base subscription tier, and will cost $29.99 once it's rotated out for another title in early March. Check...
News Persona 3 Reload Is the Result of Fan Surveys, Says Atlus
So they do work sometimes
Persona 3 Reload, the remake of PS2 classic Persona 3 releasing next month, is a direct response to fan surveys Atlus has conducted over the years. Speaking to Xbox Wire, producer Ryota Niitsuma said that Persona 3 was always the first response the studio received when fans were quizzed on what Persona game they would like...
News 14 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
The first drop of many
The first PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium drop of 2024 has arrived, bringing a total of 14 games to subscribers. They are all available to download now across the UK and Europe, and will go live in the USA later today. If you have forgotten what the full line-up looks like, check it out below: PS Plus Extra: January 2024:
News Street Fighter 6 Smashes Another Sales Milestone, Over Three Million Copies Sold
World class
Capcom's excellent fighting game, Street Fighter 6, has been a big success for the publisher. As of 3rd January 2024, it's sold more than three million copies globally since launch just over seven months ago. The figure comes direct from Capcom in a press release on its website, where it also says the Street Fighter series as a whole has...
Guide Resident Evil 2 Guide: Tips, Tricks, and All Collectibles
Your ultimate Resident Evil 2 resource
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of the 1998 PS1 classic of the very same name for PS5 and PS4. This brand new version modernises the controls, camera angles, and various other aspects and mechanics to make it feel fresh for hardcore fans and newcomers. In our Resident Evil 2 PS4 review, we awarded the game an 8/10...
Guide Resident Evil 2: Should You Choose Leon or Claire's Campaign First?
Differences between Leon and Claire's scenarios explained
Should you choose Leon or Claire's campaign first in Resident Evil 2? For those who don't know, the game is split up into two differing campaigns, one focusing on the efforts of police officer Leon Kennedy and the other on Claire Redfield's rescue attempt of her brother. While the two...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Unlock Hunk and Tofu's Secret Modes
Difficulty and comedy
How do you unlock Hunk and Tofu's secret modes in Resident Evil 2? As well as the two main campaigns in Resident Evil 2, there are a couple of extra modes you may want to dip your toes into. The original was famous for its brutally difficult Hunk mode, which saw the veteran soldier making his way out of the Raccoon City sewers...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Get All Three Medallions and Solve the Goddess Statue Puzzle
The classic puzzle solved
How do you get all three medallions and solve the goddess statue puzzle in Resident Evil 2? This is a brainteaser that spans the entirety of the Raccoon Police Department, and it revolves around the Goddess Statue situated in the very centre of the main hall. You'll need to collect three medallions in order to activate the...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Herb Combinations and Their Effects
Healing things
What are all herb combinations and their effects in Resident Evil 2? The classic green, red, and blue herbs make a return with Resident Evil 2, but what herb combination options are there and what effects do they have? In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all herb combinations and their effects. Resident Evil 2: All...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Hip Pouch Locations
Where to find every inventory slot upgrade
What are all Hip Pouch locations in Resident Evil 2? Inventory management is a major component of Resident Evil 2, and so having more slots for items is a huge benefit. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all Hip Pouch locations. Resident Evil 2: All Hip Pouch Locations: In order to...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Weapon Upgrade Locations for Leon
Where to find all custom weapon parts for Leon
What are all weapon upgrade locations for Leon in Resident Evil 2? There's a fair assortment of weapons to find in Resident Evil 2, but they can be further enhanced with upgrades picked up throughout the environment. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all weapon upgrade locations for...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Weapon Upgrade Locations for Claire
Alll custom weapon part locations for Claire
What are all weapon upgrade locations for Claire in Resident Evil 2? There's a fair assortment of weapons to find in Resident Evil 2, but they can be further improved with upgrades that you can locate in the environment. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal all weapon upgrade locations for...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Select the Original Soundtrack
Reminisce with nostalgic sounds
How do you select the original soundtrack in Resident Evil 2? Capcom’s remake of its 1998 classic features a brand new score and sound effects, but if you want to get really nostalgic, then you can toggle on classic music if you prefer. In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we're going to reveal how to select the original...
Guide Resident Evil 2: How to Open Leon's Desk
Unlock the rookie cop's table in the West Office
How do you open Leon’s desk in Resident Evil 2? Located in the West Office on 1F of the Raccoon Police Department, this is likely one of the first puzzles you’ll encounter in RE2. There are two padlocks on the table, and you’ll happen upon a cryptic clue named Rookie’s First Assignment. This...
Guide Resident Evil 2: Can You Kill Mr. X?
How to stop the Tyrant from chasing you
Can you kill Mr. X in Resident Evil 2? How do you stop the Tyrant from chasing you? There are points during Resident Evil 2’s campaign where you’ll be stalked by this top-hatted monstrosity, who’s also known as Mr. X. But you may be wondering how you can escape the Tyrant and when he’ll stop chasing...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Mr Raccoon Locations
Complete Vermin Extermination Trophy guide
What are all Mr Raccoon locations in Resident Evil 2? These pesky vermin are hidden all around the Raccoon Police Department, and make a noise when nearby. You need to shoot them in order to collect them. There are a total of 15 Mr Raccoons in the game, and you’ll need to play as both Leon and Claire in...
Guide Resident Evil 2: All Safe Codes and Locker Combinations
Combinations and codes to unlock all safes and lockers
What are all safe codes and locker combinations in Resident Evil 2? In this Resident Evil 2 guide, we’re going to reveal all safe codes and locker combinations to help you to make the most of your time in the Raccoon Police Department. For more on how to open Leon’s desk i
News Hope as Elden Ring Steam DLC Backend Is Updated for First Time Since Launch
"Oh, Elden Ring!"
The wait for Elden Ring's eagerly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has been so torturous we've almost lost our humanity. Still, at long last, a brief glimmer of hope emerges from the infinite depths of Steam's backend. Elden Ring YouTuber Ziostorm posted some verifiable findings to Twitter, showing that a DLC package has...
News Overwatch 2 Dev Admits 'Mistake' in Talking Spicy Self-Healing Changes 'Out of Context'
Just one "part of a much bigger set"
Yesterday, we brought you word of fresh controversy from the world of Overwatch 2. Aaron Keller, the director of the contentious team-based hero shooter, announced changes for Season 9 that would lessen players' "reliance on teammates" and implement passive healing for all. Today, Keller has walked things back...
News More Overwatch 2 Controversy Over Passive Healing for More Heroes
No more team players
A future update in Season 9 of Overwatch 2 will implement passive healing for more heroes in the game, a change many fans see as a move further away from the notions of playing as a team and optimal character composition for covering healing and buffs. This will be just one tweak in a "massive set of gameplay and balance...
News Parody Platformer The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest Planned for PS5, PS4
No Dracula's allowed
The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest is a parody platformer paying homage to Konami's incredible 8-bit legacy, especially the Castlevania franchise. Fans of classic platformers will want to keep an eye on this one from developer Programancer; due out in 2025, it's planned for a PS5 and PS4 launch. After arriving in...
News Sea of Stars DLC Graduates, Now in Full Production
Soon
Sea of Stars was a breakout success story from last year, with the nostalgic Kickstarter project surpassing an astonishing 4 million players across all platforms. We already knew more surreal JRPG action was coming, but the "mysterious and wacky DLC" offering has passed an important development milestone. Confirming the happy news on Twitter,...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for January 2024?
Plus or minus?
Between the two tiers, PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium are getting 14 additional games this month. It's another sizable update for the service, but as always, we want to know what you think of the selection. At least from our perspective, Extra continues to bring a lot of variety to the PS Plus table. While not all of January's...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 511
Type 4
While 2024 has only just got started, we’re very much in the calm before the storm right now. There’s an avalanche of PS5 and PS4 software on the way, starting with Prince of Persia: Lost Crown next week, and followed by heavy hitters Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. This is your last chance to clear your backlog, then. Aaron...
News Expect Tekken 8 News This Weekend as Tekken 7's Final Tournament Comes to a Close
Long live the king
It's a big weekend for Tekken as a brand. Over the next few days, the final Tekken World Tour tournament will reach its conclusion, as the planet's best pro players duke it out one last time ahead of Tekken 8's launch later this month. It all begins with the Last Chance Qualifier tournament (LCQ for short), which takes place...
News Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Gets a Complete Edition with All Three DLC Expansions Included
Long life
Update: Of course, as soon as we go ahead and publish this article, Koei Tecmo confirms that the Complete Edition also launches in western territories on the 7th February. It'll be a digital-only release, as far as we can tell. Again, it includes all three of the game's expansions, alongside smaller DLCs and updates. Original Story:Koei...
News Get a Sense for Unicorn Overlord's Exploration in New PS5, PS4 Trailer
Professionals call them "quests"
Vanillaware has put out a new trailer focusing on the explorative features of upcoming PS5, PS4 strategy game Unicorn Overlord. In it, it's announced how the title has a sort of open-ended structure where you can choose what you conquer next, with traditional main and side quests on offer at the locations you visit...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Demo Out Now on PS5, PS4
Sky high
Update 3: The Granblue Fantasy: Relink demo is now available worldwide on PS5 and PS4. As reported below, it's 26.5GB in terms of size. Completing the demo's Story Mode and Quest Mode offerings unlocks rewards for the full release. You can also play through the included quests with other players online. Update 2: It's here (for some of...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's PS5, PS4 Accessibility Goes Above and Beyond
That's the way to do it
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a side-scrolling Metroidvania, which can be an intimidating genre for those unfamiliar with the format. Fortunately, publisher Ubisoft has incorporated a veritable suite of accessibility options, which will not only help those with disabilities – but also literally anyone who chooses to...
News PS Stars Retroactively Rewarding Lost PS5, PS4 Loyalty Points
January blues
Update: Many fans over the holidays found they weren’t rewarded with PS Stars points for their purchases, but that has started to change over the past few days. Anecdotally, this author has received all missing loyalty points now, and others are reporting a similar situation online. Keep an eye on your account and obviously contact...
PS Store Sales Charts Few Surprises for PS5, PS4 Over Crucial Christmas Period
The usual suspects
Sales were likely to be extremely high on the PS Store this December, but there was very little surprise in where fans decided to spend their money. On the PS5, in North America and Europe, first-person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was the best-selling game. It was also a best-seller on PS4 in North America, but could...
News Japan Sales Charts: PS5 Can't Quite Topple 100k in Final Weeks of Year
But a solid year for Sony in its home nation
All in all, Sony had a decent year in Japan in 2023 – although it couldn’t topple 100k in the final two weeks of December. The system instead settled for a total tally of 81,943 units, less than half that of ageing rival Nintendo Switch. Obviously, the House of Mario’s role as market leader in its...
News Konami Reveals Rocket Knight, Rare Felix the Cat Collection on PS5, PS4
Porcine power trip
Like a bolt from the blue, publisher Konami has revealed two intriguing retro collections in collaboration with Limited Run Games. Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked bundles together three games from the series, and Felix the Cat combines two difficult-to-come-by titles for the first time. Neither has a release date as yet...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown NPC Sneaks Through with Text-to-Speech Audio at Launch
Not so fast buddy
Ubisoft seems to have a bonafide hit on its hands with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, critically at least, and we awarded Sargon's latest adventure an 8/10 in our own review. But as slick as the game is, it looks like one slipped by the goalie, as Ubisoft confirms the game will ship with a specific NPC still using placeholder...
News Sand Land Release Date Locked in for April on PS5, PS4
Ready to roll
Ah, we were wondering when Sand Land would get a release date. We'd have bet on it aiming for the summer months, but it's actually launching a bit sooner, on the 26th April. Yep, it's time to add yet another Japanese game to the early 2024 release schedule! This PS5 and PS4 action adventure has looked quite promising in all of the...
News Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Demo Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Stealth approach
Update: As suggested, the playable demo for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. Just in case you haven't seen them, the action platformer is getting some really good reviews — so it's probably worth checking out the aforementioned demo for yourself! <related ids="160271"> Original...
News Diablo 4 Season 3 Set for the 23rd January
Hell yeah?
Diablo 4's third season will kick off on the 23rd January, according to the game's freshly updated login screen. Blizzard is yet to actually tell us what Season 3 will entail, but the developer has been teasing a livestream for the near future. It's safe to assume that details are incoming, then. Of course, this also means that you've...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Showcase Has Loads of New PS5 Gameplay, Including an Endgame Battle
Level 100 here we come
Cygames hosted an in-depth Granblue Fantasy: Relink showcase earlier today, with a heavy emphasis on fresh PS5 gameplay footage. The first section walks us through the single-player story mode, demonstrating the adventure's structure. It essentially boils down to large, explorable areas and big battles, which are strung...
News Minecraft Legends Development Ends Less Than a Year After Launch
Gone, but not forgotten
Mojang has announced that action strategy spin-off Minecraft Legends will receive no further updates, meaning there won't be any new content, Lost Legends, or Marketplace DLC coming to the game. It's a surprising announcement, considering the game only launched in April of last year. Minecraft itself remains the best-selling...
News 14 Games on the Way to PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Beginning with a bang?
Sony has today revealed the first line-up of PS5, PS4, and Classic games making their way to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for 2024. There are 14 titles in total, and all will be rolled into the service from Tuesday, 16th January 20
News Fan Outcry Leads to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Item Pricing in Apex Legends Being Lowered
But it's still a pricey investment
Following heavy criticism of the monetisation surrounding the new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth event in Apex Legends, EA has made adjustments so that getting the full set of items on offer should cost considerably less. Previously, the item packs were going to cost 1,000 Apex Coins (around $10) each, meaning you'd...
News Lil Guardsman Combines Papers, Please-Style Duties with an Explorable Fantasy World
Coming very soon on PS5 and PS4
If you've been craving the bureaucratic responsibilities of Papers, Please, you might be interested in Lil Guardsman — although the tone couldn't be more different. Due to arrive on PS5 and PS4 on 23rd January, this cartoonish, 2D adventure has you admitting — or denying — entry into a fantasy kingdom. You play...
News Believe It or Not, PS4 Sales Rocketed in the UK Last Year
That's not a typo
There’s still life in the ol’ PS4 it seems, as sales of Sony’s last-gen console increased by a face-melting 633 per cent year-over-year in 2023 in the UK. This number is obviously heavily influenced by the sheer scarcity of the system the year prior, as the tail of the console was dramatically cut short due to the chip...
News Roblox Now Has a Handful of PS4 Trophies to Unlock
Ping
Roblox, much like Fortnite, is effectively its own platform these days. Therefore, it doesn’t really need Trophies like a traditional game. However, we’re never going to say no to some additional gongs, and that’s exactly what Roblox has added in its latest PS4 update. There are only eight trinkets to unlock so don’t get overly excited,...
News Retro Survival Horror Alisa: Developer's Cut Corners a PS5, PS4 Release Date
Aggressive angles
Alisa: Developer's Cut has been announced for a PS5 and PS4 launch on 6th February, hearkening back to an era of tank controls and tight corners, a golden age for the genre that gave us Resident Evil and Silent Hill. If you think the kids these days could stand to learn a thing or two about true survival horror, then this acclaimed...
News Spy X Family's PS5, PS4 Street Fighter 6 Cameo Doesn't Quite Meet Expectations
Forgery
After an extended build up, Capcom has peeled back the curtain on Street Fighter 6’s crossover with Spy X Family Code: White – but the results haven’t left fans feeling waku waku. Effectively, the crossover amounts to a couple of avatar outfits for protagonists Loid and Yor Forger, allowing you to cosplay as the characters in the...
News Apex Legends Fans Are Absolutely Irate with the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Event's Pricing
Materia girl
Acquiring all of the previously announced Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth crossover content in Battle Royale smash hit Apex Legends could cost you upwards of $300. The event, which goes into effect today, includes a whole bunch of cosmetics and gear from the upcoming Square Enix sequel – but the prices are out of control. <related...
News Gran Turismo Dev to Collaborate with Sony Honda on Real-Life Car
Test drive AFEELA in Gran Turismo 7 for free
Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital, already at the heart of so many different projects, will collaborate with Sony Honda Mobility on its real-life electric vehicle, AFEELA. The partnership was announced during the Japanese giant’s CES 2024 press conference overnight, although exactly what the...
News Marvel's Spider-Man's Mary-Jane Face Model Calls for an End to Unacceptable Behaviour
"I felt unsafe and uncomfortable"
Stephanie Tyler Jones, Mary-Jane Watson’s face model in Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, has written an impassioned plea on her social media, begging for an end to unwarranted harassment from rabid followers. Writing on Instagram, in a post addressed to ‘Spider-Man fans’, she said she...
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 There Are More People Playing PS5, PS4 Than Ever Before
An enormous 123 million, actually
Sony announced that monthly active users for PlayStation – which will primarily consist of PS5 and PS4 players, but may include a few PS3 stragglers, too – eclipsed all records in December 2023, as they totalled 123 million account logins overall. This could include multiple users on the same system, but...
Live Watch Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference Right Here
Electronics avenue
Looking to watch Sony’s CES 2024 press conference? Then you’ve come to the right place. Look, we’ll be upfront with you right out of the gate: this is the Consumer Electronics Show, so don’t expect a particularly heavy emphasis on PlayStation at all. We should get a glimpse into the manufacturer’s overarching strategy,...
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 Tomb Raider Trilogy Remaster Has 'Plenty More to Share' as Fans Question Lack of Gameplay
"Soon"
The awkwardly named Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft launches in just over a month on PS5 and PS4, but all we've seen of the project up until this point is a small selection of screenshots and roughly 20 seconds of trailer footage. The lack of fresh information has eager Tomb Raider fans on edge — and so plenty of them have...
News Cult of the Lamb's Sins of the Flesh Update Is Its Biggest Yet, Launches 16th January
Birds and bees
Devolver Digital has just put out a new trailer for Cult of the Lamb: Sins of the Flesh, the game's largest post-launch DLC update so far. Amid a brief preview of gameplay, we get a release date, and it's not far off, arriving on 16th January, 2024. The game made waves on social media at the end of last year when it began teasing...
News Alan Wake Set for Dead by Daylight, More Info Tomorrow
There's always a flashlight
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive appears ready to confirm Alan Wake protagonist... Alan Wake will be the next playable Survivor in the multiplayer game. The developer has published a new Twitter post that teases a blinking flashlight, presumably referring to the one the writer uses in-game to fight back the...
The 100 best games on PS4
What are the best games on PS4? Sony's fourth home console is widely regarded for its immense library of great games, and so putting together a definitive list is never going to be easy. That's why we asked for your help in making this best PS4 games guide. All of the games that you'll find on these pages have been ranked...
News Monster Hunter World Enjoys Massive Popularity Surge Following Wilds Reveal
Worldwide
Monster Hunter World is currently enjoying one of the most popular periods of its life, despite being almost six years old. The action RPG's active player numbers have skyrocketed over the last few weeks, with sites like Steam Charts suggesting it hasn't been this huge since the release of Iceborne — the game's only expansion — in...
Guide What Time Is Sony's CES 2024 Press Conference?
The first briefing of the year
Looking for what time is Sony's CES 2024 press conference? The Japanese manufacturing titan may have shifted its focus to entertainment in recent years, but it remains a consumer electronics giant — and has been a permanent fixture at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for decades now. This year is no...
News Podcast Chit-Chat Prompts Fresh Xbox First-Party on PS5, PS4 Rumours
A different kinda rush
If you poked your head into the deep recesses of enthusiast gaming social media this weekend, you’ll have no doubt discovered avid discussion about the potential of a high profile Xbox first-party game coming to rival consoles. While the discussion has largely occurred in riddles – as is so often the case with this...
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