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May2024
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Live-Action Trailer Revealed
Releases on Xbox Game Pass day one
Activision has today posted the first piece of promotional material for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, in the form of a black and white live-action trailer. More of a mood piece than anything else really, the big news here is Microsoft has indeed committed to releasing the game on Xbox Game Pass straight away now it...
News Big Discounts on PS Plus Subs, PS5 Consoles, and PSVR2 in Days of Play Promotion
Days of pay
Sony has dropped details on this year's Days of Play promotion. As has become tradition, PlayStation fans can look forward to rather sizeable discounts across a range of potential purchases. This includes PS Plus subscriptions, actual consoles, and additional platforms like PSVR2. All of the deals come into effect from the 29th May. So,...
News Story-Focused Indie Game Until Then Hits PS5 on 25th June
Inspired by the Philippines
Polychroma Games has announced its Philippines-inspired PS5 story game Until Then will launch next month on 25th June 2024. Releasing slap bang between Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree and Final Fantasy XIV DLC Dawntrail, the experience offers something different in the aftermath of a worldwide tragedy. It's not new, but...
News Sly Cooper, Tomb Raider, Star Wars Revealed as Surprise PS2 Games on PS Plus Premium
Slyly does it
As part of its annual Days of Play promotion, PlayStation has revealed that three PS2 games are heading to PS Plus Premium next month — and one of them's bound to go down well with fans of a certain platforming franchise... That's right, Sly Cooper is finally coming to PS5, kind of. Sucker Punch's 2002 title Sly Cooper and the...
News PS Plus Essential Games for June 2024 Announced
Plus bonus PS Plus Extra, Premium games
As part of this year's Days of Play promotion, Sony has revealed the lineup of PS Plus Essential games for June 2024 a day early. Available to download from Tuesday, 4th June 2024, the PS5, PS4 titles are as follows: SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake (PS5, PS4) | Review AEW Fight Forever (PS5, PS4)
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops an Impressive 3 Million Sales
The Arisen has arisen
Two and a bit months after its release, Dragon's Dogma 2 has now sold 3 million copies. Last we heard, the open world RPG had topped 2.5 million in one week or so, which means it's managed an additional 500,000 sales since. Given that the original Dragon's Dogma took years to really take off in a commercial sense, the...
News MultiVersus Is Now Available on PS5, PS4, Free Pack for PS Plus Members
Free-to-play fighter has returned
MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from WB Games and Player First Games, makes its grand return today on PS5 and PS4. It's now available to download from PS Store or, if you still have the old version on your console, you'll be able to download the update. Servers are being opened up gradually to prevent...
News Rainbow Six: Siege Reveals Optional Subscription for Bonus Items, Skins
A lot like Fortnite Crew
Ubisoft has confirmed it will be introducing a new paid subscription service for its popular tactical shooter Rainbow Six: Siege. Very similar to the Fortnite Crew membership offered by Epic Games, signing up grants you access to exclusive bonus items on a monthly basis as well as the seasonal Battle Passes and some premium...
News UK Sales Charts: System Shock Just Misses Out on Top 10 as Paper Mario Leads
Shock to the system
A pair of new releases means a bit of a shake-up on the UK's physical games chart, but only one of them has cracked the top 10. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Nintendo's remake of its beloved RPG, has hopped right to the top. Unfortunately, it's less of a big debut for the console release of System Shock, which arrives at...
Pulling power
Looking for the best gacha games on PS5? Gacha games occupy a spectrum of different genres and styles, but are unified by one consistent gameplay element: loot boxes – or a gambling aspect, similar to gashapon machines. Typically, these titles will have live service elements, and will regularly introduce new characters and content...
News Heist Shooter Fairgame$ on Track to Deliver AAA Multiplayer Experience for PS5, PC
"Evolving world will keep players entertained for years"
Haven Studios, the Canadian first-party outfit established by Assassin’s Creed veteran Jade Raymond and immediately inducted into the PS Studios family, is “on track” deliver a “AAA multiplayer experience” with its debut project Fairgame$. That’s according to a job listing for the...
News Sloppy PS5, PS4 Anime Fighter Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Getting New Content
Free and paid characters enter the arena
Jujutsu Kaisen is, without any shadow of a doubt, one of the biggest manga and anime series on the planet right now. That’s why it’s so immensely disappointing that publisher Bandai Namco and developer Byking botched its first attempt at a video game adaptation. While anime arena brawlers are dime a...
News Frostpunk 2 Forecasts Post-Apocalyptic Survival Strategy and Cutthroat Politics
Make the best of a bad situation
Frostpunk 2 is the sequel to one of the most morally conflicting strategy games on the market, and it looks like more tough choices are on the horizon. It's coming first to PC and Xbox Series X|S on 25th July but has been pledged for PS5 sometime after. Courtesy of IGN, we got an extended look at 11 Bit Studios'...
Guide Zenless Zone Zero: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Sleepy Hollow
Can you play Zenless Zone Zero on PS5 and PS4? The next big gacha game from HoYoverse threatens to build on the success of both Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, as the superstar Chinese developer targets world domination, one RPG at a time. But many have been wondering: can you play Zenless Zone Zero on PS5 and PS4? In this...
News HoYoverse's Next Huge Gacha Zenless Zone Zero Launches 4th July on PS5
Not-so sleepy Hollows
Zenless Zone Zero, the urban fantasy gacha game from Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail developer HoYoverse, will officially deploy day-and-date on PS5, from 4th July. In addition to Sony’s new-gen system, the vibrant title will also be available on PC and mobile, and there’ll be cross-save between all systems. Crucially,...
News Legendary Phantom Thief Arsene Lupin Plots Stylish Heist on PS5, PS4
Maurice Leblanc's iconic character returns
Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief puts players in the well-tailored shoes of the legendary gentleman thief himself. The investigative adventure game will be available on PS5 and PS4 sometime in 2024, retelling some of the cunning criminals' most infamous heists. Once a Thief examines enduring Leblanc tales like...
Random Baldur's Gate 3 Masochist Overcomes Nightmarish Solo Run
"Next challenge, we will have to make it harder"
Approachable to newcomers and almost endlessly engaging for die-hards, Baldur's Gate 3 offers various difficulty options, but there will always be those who crave more. Honour Mode is there if you want your save file deleted when you die, but streamer Luality has taken things to another level...
Mini Review Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game (PS5) - A Lacking Attempt on a Cult Classic
Not as silly as it gets
What’s so enduring about the 1988 comedy-horror movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space is its stalwart dedication to the bit. Almost every kill the klowns make refers to some comedy act or circus trick, from shadow puppets scarfing down a group of pensioners to a puppet show turning into a shootout. Unfortunately, Killer...
Guide Best Horror Games on PS5
PS5's best horror titles, rated and ranked
What are the best horror games on PS5? A very popular genre despite its somewhat acquired taste, horror titles are for a lifetime, not just Halloween. Some will stick to jump scares while others will explore psychological horror, touching on themes like mental health. Whatever the case, you can be assured...
News Three Years Later, Dragon Quest 12 Is Still Nowhere to Be Seen on Dragon Quest Day
Yuji Horii provides a tiny update
We're now three years on from the announcement of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, and we still haven't seen anything of the game beyond its logo. There were whispers that the anticipated RPG would finally surface for this year's Dragon Quest Day — the 27th May — but it ain't happening. Instead, all we've...
News Light No Fire Seemingly Set for Summer Game Fest as No Man's Sky Dev Drops Cheeky Hint
Light this fire
A cheeky little tweet from Hello Games boss Sean Murray seems to hint that the developer's next game, Light No Fire, will put in an appearance during Summer Game Fest. Quoting a post from event host and organiser Geoff Keighley, in which the hype master writes "I love watching new video game trailers", Murray responds with "just as...
Guide Best Arcade Games on PS5
PS5's best arcade games, rated and ranked
What are the best arcade games on PS5? The arcade may not be the defining destination that it once was in the 80s and 90s, but the spirit of arcade games is very much alive – even on the latest crop of consoles. While you may not need a collection of quarters to play the titles on this page, we’re...
Guide Best Puzzle Games on PS5
PS5's best puzzle titles, rated and ranked
What are the best puzzle games on PS5? The puzzle genre is arguably the most popular on the planet, with franchises like Tetris and – whisper it – Candy Crush Saga appealing to millions upon millions of players all around the world. But, like the Tetronimos many of you will no doubt be familiar with,...
News PS5's Sublime Stellar Blade Can Now Be Yours with PS Stars Points
But you'll need a fair few
If you’ve been banking your PS Stars points, then you may have incentive to spend them: Shift Up’s awesome character action Stellar Blade has been added as a 17,500 points reward. As a reminder, you get ten points for each $1 you spend on the PS Store, so you’re going to have to have coughed up a significant amount...
Guide MultiVersus: All Currencies and What They Do
All you need to know about all currencies in MultiVersus
Looking to learn more about all currencies and what they do in MultiVersus? The free-to-play Warner Bros. fighting game has various different currencies you can obtain, and each of them does something different. If you're looking to get all characters, perks, or just unlock mor
News Dragon Quest 3's HD-2D Remake Re-Emerges for PS5
Could it be a trilogy?
After eons in the wilderness, Square Enix appears ready to re-acknowledge the existence of Dragon Quest 3’s anticipated HD-2D remake – and could there be more to it? A new trailer to celebrate Dragon Quest Day says that “the legacy begins”, but there’s no mention of Dragon Quest 3 specifically, leading some to...
Guide MultiVersus: Prestige Currency Explained and How to Get It
All you need to know about Prestige currency in MultiVersus
What is Prestige Currency in MultiVersus and how do you get it? MultiVersus has several in-game currencies you can obtain, and each of them does something different in the free-to-play title. If you want to know more about Prestige Currency, we have all the information you need right here...
Guide MultiVersus: Perk Currency Explained and How to Get It
All you need to know about Perk currency in MultiVersus
What is Perk Currency in MultiVersus and how do you get it? MultiVersus has several in-game currencies you can obtain, and each of them does something different in the free-to-play title. If you want to know more about Perk Currency, we have all the information you need right here. As part of...
Guide MultiVersus: How to Get Gleamium without Paying Money
All you need to know about Gleamium in MultiVersus
What is Gleamium in MultiVersus and how do you get it without paying money? MultiVersus has several in-game currencies you can obtain, and each of them does something different in the free-to-play title. If you want to know more about Gleamium, we have all the information you need right here. As...
Guide MultiVersus: Fighter Currency Explained and How to Get It
All you need to know about Fighter currency in MultiVersus
What is Fighter Currency in MultiVersus and how do you get it? MultiVersus has several in-game currencies you can obtain, and each of them does something different in the free-to-play title. If you want to know more about Fighter Currency, we have all the information you need right here. As...
News Super Famicom's Rider's Spirits Revs Up a PS5, PS4 Release Next Week
Previously only available in Japan
We’re in a golden age of game preservation, with many retro titles getting unexpected PS Store revivals, and the latest to receive said treatment in Rider’s Spirits from Ratalaika. Previously only available in Japan for Super Famicom, the title will be available to download from the PS Store on PS5 and PS4 from...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Fish Locations and How to Catch Them
Become an angling extraordinaire
Looking for all fish locations and where to catch them in Stellar Blade? Fishing is a minigame activity in Shift Up's console debut, and it's unlocked by completing the Looking Glass quest in the Great Desert. Netting all fish can unlock the Ocean Maid o
News Baldur's Gate 3 Required Less Crunch Than Larian Studios' Previous RPGs
"It would be a lie to say we didn't"
Swen Vincke, founder and CEO of Larian Studios, says that the crunch on Baldur's Gate 3 was "certainly less" than the developer had experienced on its previous games, such as Divinity: Original Sin 2. Crunch, or "crunch culture", is the colloquially known overtime many developers are required to work as...
News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Deluxe Edition Delayed Again in North America
Production issues persist
The physical Deluxe Edition of the epic RPG Baldur's Gate 3 has hit another production snag in North America. Developer and publisher Larian Studios cite "certain processes specifically set by production companies when manufacturing the PS5 discs" as the culprit, noting that approvals in that region are taking longer than...
Guide MultiVersus Guide: All Characters, Currencies, and Perks
Everything you need to know about MultiVersus
MultiVersus is the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros Games and developer Player First Games. Available for PS5 and PS4, as well as other systems, this is a 2D brawler in the same vein as Super Smash Bros, with multiple fighters onscreen aiming to knock each other out of the arena. It...
Guide Stellar Blade Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
Your ultimate resource to ridding the world of Naytibas
Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up's console debut, focusing on buxom heroine Eve in her battle against the nefarious Naytibas. Available from 26th April 2024 on PS5, we awarded the outing an 8/10 in our Stellar Blade review. "Eve’s inaugural outing is largely excellent across the...
Sinking feeling
Starting from the 30th May, Skull and Bones is going free for a full week, until the 6th June. Ubisoft's pirate game first launched back in February, but a lukewarm reception immediately put the long-delayed live service title on the back foot. In fact, it sounds like Skull and Bones is really struggling to pull players just months...
News Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Says No to Microtransactions, Despite Its Multiplayer Modes
DLC is planned, though
Confirmed earlier this week, upcoming action-shooter Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 will feature two dedicated multiplayer modes on top of its single-player (or co-op, if you like) campaign. It'll feature both PvE and PvP offerings, which sounds great in terms of value, but the reveal had some players wondering about in-game...
News The Star Named EOS Is a Picturesque Photography Adventure Coming to PS5
Say cheese
Publisher Playism and developer Silver Lining Studio have announced The Star Named EOS is heading to consoles, including PS5. For those out of the loop, take a look at this charming puzzle adventure game with the gameplay trailer above. Playing as a boy named Dei, you explore various cosy settings as you follow the steps of his mother...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 530
Dragon balls
It’s been a lighter period for new releases, but as you’ll no doubt be aware, there’s tons and tons of titles to play across all PlayStation platforms. Here’s what’s keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: I'm a bit all over the place this weekend. I'll likely sink a bit more time into XDefiant, chip away at Assassin's Creed Odyssey,...
Rumour New DOOM Game Reveal at Xbox Showcase, Coming to PS5
Medieval setting in The Dark Ages
Ahead of next month's Xbox Games Showcase, outlet Insider Gaming has posted a new report claiming Bethesda plans to announce a new DOOM game during the livestream, called DOOM: The Dark Ages. Sources tell the website the new title out of id Software will be "medieval-inspired", essentially confirming it'll be a...
Rumour Full Astro Bot PS5 Game to Be Announced Very Soon
More PlayStation Showcase evidence
A full PS5 Astro Bot title will apparently be announced in the very near future. This is according to ultra-reliable leaker billbil-kun on Dealabs, who reports that that reveal is happening "within 15 days". When placed alongside all of the other rumours, this strongly suggests that a PlayStation Showcase — or at...
Guide Genshin Impact Codes: All Active Redemption Codes for May 2024 and How to Redeem Them
Primogems for all
Looking for a list of all active redemption codes and how to redeem them in Genshin Impact? HoYoverse will periodically release redeemable codes for Travelers looking to get a free injection of important items, including those essential Primogems. On this page, we'll be keeping tabs on all active redemption codes and how to redeem...
News Genshin Impact PS5, PS4 Gives Its First Glimpse of New Nation Natlan
Gotta catch 'em all
Genshin Impact’s big 4.7 livestream earlier today had a huge moment for long-time fans of the franchise: a first look at upcoming nation Natlan. This all-new region will be added to the already expansive Teyvat later in the year, and judging by the trailer, it may have some Pokémon vibes to it. Certainly in the brief clip we...
Guide MultiVersus: Wonder Woman - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Wonder Woman in MultiVersus
Wonder Woman is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. The Amazonian princess is an iconic DC superheroine, equipped with her Lasso of Truth, bracers, and a sword and shield. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining...
Guide MultiVersus: Velma - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Velma in MultiVersus
Velma is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play party fighter from Warner Bros. You'll recognise the bespectacled redhead from the Scooby-Doo cartoons, as well as its various movie adaptations. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about...
Guide MultiVersus: Tom & Jerry - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Tom & Jerry in MultiVersus
Tom & Jerry is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This duo has been doing battle against each other for decades, and the pair inadvertently work together to get the best of their enemies. As part of our MultiVersus guide,...
News This Is What Monster Hunter Stories Looks Like Running on PS5
A monstrous leap from 3DS
Originally a Nintendo 3DS game, it's fair to assume that the upcoming PS4 port of Monster Hunter Stories is no simple remaster — and the evidence can be found in this new Capcom livestream. Starting at around one hour mark in the above video, the team plays through the opening section of the RPG, and provides what is...
News Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath
That should hush the crowd
Stellar Blade came under fire at launch when a day one patch altered the look of a couple of Eve’s outfits in the game. Many felt that Korean developer Shift Up had been persuaded by Sony to censor the character, despite the inclusion of other revealing outfits in the game. The studio
Guide Stellar Blade: All Outfits and How to Get Them
Dressed to impress
Looking for all outfits and how to get them in Stellar Blade? Costumes, or Nano Suits, are a big part of Shift Up's console debut, with over 70 outfits to unlock. Many of the outfits are discovered within the world as Design Patterns which need to be crafted, although you'll also unlock others by completing quests or purchasing...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 PS5 Version Out Now, Free Upgrade from PS4
The best timeline
The PS5 version of Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is here, and it's a free upgrade if you already own the game on PS4. The fighting RPG originally released in what now feels like a completely different age, all the way back in 2016. Over the years, support for XenoVerse 2 has been outstanding, with loads of substantial free updates...
Guide MultiVersus: Taz - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Taz in MultiVersus
Taz is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. One of the Looney Tunes, Taz is best known for his insatiable appetite and iconic tornado spin, wreaking havoc in countless cartoons of old. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
News Stellar Blade PS5 Patch 1.003 Is Live Now, Brings a Challenge Mode, New Outfits
Download the PS5 update now
Update: Patch 1.003 is now available to download for Stellar Blade on PS5, weighing in at just over 3GB. Installing it will grant you access to the new Challenge Mode, three new Outfits, and some improvements under the hood. Original article: Shift Up has delivered on its promise to share a Stellar Blade update this...
Guide MultiVersus: Stripe - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Stripe in MultiVersus
Stripe is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This vicious, chainsaw-wielding creature is the main baddie in the movie Gremlins, and is here to cause chaos. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know...
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Fish
A good rodding
Looking for how to fish in Stellar Blade? While you'll spend most of your time as Eve battling the nefarious Naytibas, even hardened warriors deserve a bit of a break. You won't learn how to fish until you've reached the Great Desert towards the latter stages of the campaign, but if you're eager to master your rodding technique, we've...
Hands On Will Wuthering Waves Really Replace Genshin Impact on PS5, PS4?
A new challenger enters the arena
Wuthering Waves has released worldwide amid a global marketing campaign likely to have HoYoverse’s higher-ups in cold sweats. The game has seen wall-to-wall promotion here in Asia, where the release’s anime promotional material can be glimpsed in every baseball commercial break, inside most subway stations, and...
Guide MultiVersus: Superman - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Superman in MultiVersus
Superman is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This ever-popular superhero is a force to be reckoned with, and should prove a popular choice among players thanks to his iconic abilities. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will...
Guide MultiVersus: Steven Universe - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Steven Universe in MultiVersus
Steven Universe is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. Part human and part gem, this young hero is a positive force with otherworldly defensive powers. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to...
Guide MultiVersus: Shaggy - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Shaggy in MultiVersus
Shaggy is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. The cowardly, mystery-solving, food-loving guy might seem scrawny, but he's a very capable fighter thanks to some unexplained powers. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be...
Guide MultiVersus: Rick - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Rick in MultiVersus
Rick is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. An alcoholic, self-centred genius, this belching inventor has seen everything in his interdimensional travels, so appearing in a video game won't phase him. As part of our MultiVersus guide,...
Abandoned earth
Looking for an Eidos 7 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the abandoned city location, which represents the first level in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Eidos 7 walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
News Sushi Ben Looks Like a Superb Manga-Inspired Experience for PSVR2
A slice of life
While it’s great to be immersed in realistic worlds using the supercharged capabilities of Sony’s PSVR2 headset, stylised visuals can sometimes work better. Sushi Ben appears to understand that, by delivering a manga-inspired world available from 28th May. This vibrant outing from Big Brane is packed with fun little minigames,...
Guide GTA Online Weekly Update: 23rd May, 2024
All the latest offers and additions in Los Santos
What are the GTA Online Weekly Bonuses? Every week, Rockstar Games rolls out an update for its online sandbox, adding new activities and content for Los Santos. These events typically include GTA$ and RP multipliers for select modes, as well as discounts on vehicles and clothes. There are also...
News Disney Speedstorm Waves the Chequered Flag at Kermit the Frog on PS5, PS4
You'd have to be a Muppet to miss out
In a move that’s sure to inject some much-needed enthusiasm into Disney Speedstorm’s install base, Muppets icon Kermit the Frog has joined the lineup. The excitable amphibian will be unlockable as part of an in-game Time Limited Event, and judging by the trailer, there’ll also be a rainbow-coloured...
Guide What Time Does Fortnite: Wrecked Release?
All Chapter 5 Season 3's important server times
Looking for what time does Fortnite: Wrecked release? Chapter 5 Season 3 is the latest major update in Epic Games' ginormous free-to-play gaming platform, and it’s scheduled to get underway on 24th May, 2024. But if you’ve been asking the question what time does Fortnite: Wrecked release, we’re...
News Forges of Corruption DLC Puts Additional Boom in Shooter Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Missile Launcher, Multi-Melta, oh my
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun was a surprisingly solid shooter set in the grim, dark future of Game Workshop's evocative setting, and it's getting a suitably hefty expansion in the form of the Forges of Corruption DLC. Prepare to deliver the Emperor's justice from 18 June on PS5 and PS4. Developer Auroch Digital's...
News Helldivers 2 Players Teased with Twin-Linked Autocannon EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit
Sweet Liberty
Helldivers 2 players have a new Major Order, which, if successful, will result in the deployment of the EXO-49 Emancipator Exosuit, something we've been anticipating since at least March when we first got our grainy glimpse of the machi
News Persona 3 Reload Joins PS Plus Premium Game Trials Catalogue on PS5, PS4
Progress and Trophies will carry over
Atlus's effortlessly stylish Persona 3 Reload is now a limited-time game trial for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers. So, if you were on the fence about diving into this expansive RPG, and you pay Sony for the privilege, now you can check it out relatively risk-free with a three-hour slice, with progress and...
News Tyranid Genestealers Detected in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Expansion Void Shadows
Suffer not the xenos, the mutant, or the heretic to live
Released in any year other than 2023, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader would have been the CRPG to beat; content-rich and masterfully written, it was unfortunately let down by an abundance of bugs and technical issues at launch. We can confirm first-hand that the game is in a much better place...
News Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Confirms PvE and PvP Multiplayer Modes
This means war
The rumours were true: Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 will boast both PvE and PvP multiplayer modes alongside its single-player campaign (which can also be played in co-op). The two modes were confirmed during the Warhammer Skulls 2024 event earlier today, complete with the gory gameplay that we've posted at the top of this article...
News Jason Voorhees Looks Like a Force to Be Reckoned with in MultiVersus Gameplay
Voorhees a jolly good fellow
When MultiVersus returns next week on 28th May, one of the brand new fighters joining the party is Jason Voorhees, the iconic villain from the Friday the 13th movies. Here he is in all his splendour, and he looks like a very fun tank class character. He seems to mostly utilise close-range melee attacks with various...
News Japan Sales Charts: Stellar Blade Is on Top Again, Sells 10,000+ Copies
Beats out three Nintendo Switch games
Stellar Blade has recorded another week at the top of the Japanese gaming sales chart, this time selling 10,935 copies to beat out competition from a trio of Nintendo Switch exclusives. The PS5 exclusive has now sold 91,099 units in total since its release in Japan. It's taken top place three weeks in a row now...
Poll Will the Rumoured PlayStation Showcase Be Announced Soon?
Put your rep on the line
Yep, it's that time of year, when the speculation flows and Geoff Keighley refuses to move away from the spotlight. And as per usual, we're sat here waiting on Sony to do something, anything. It's no secret that the Japanese giant holds its cards incredibly close to its chest these days, but now that the PS5's release...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Now Official, Reveal Next Month
After the Xbox Games Showcase
Update: Activision has now posted to Twitter that this year's Call of Duty game is now officially called Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The full reveal will take place next month following the Xbox Games Showcase on 9th June 2024. Original article: Activision has officially begun teasing this year's Call of Duty game...
Guide Wuthering Waves: All Active Redemption Codes for May 2024
Code junkies
Looking for all active Redemption Codes for May 2024 in Wuthering Waves? Redemption Codes are time-limited gifts which can be used to unlock valuable rewards in Kuro Games' open world gacha game. Often these will be available for a short duration of time, so it's important to use them promptly and claim your in-game items. In this...
News The Next Naughty Dog Game Its 'Most Thrilling Yet', Says Neil Druckmann
It could "redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming"
Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has claimed the developer's next game is "perhaps its most thrilling yet" and it could "redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming". Talking inside an interview released alongside today's Corporate Strategy Meeting, he comments on how he is working on a new...
News Marvel's Wolverine PS5 News Coming 'When the Time Is Right'
Insomniac gives the tiniest update
While we're all sitting here waiting for Sony to announce its long-rumoured PlayStation Showcase (like absolute mugs, potentially), Marvel's Spider-Man developer Insomniac Games is out there dropping updates on its next PS5 game, Marvel's Wolverine. Okay, so maybe 'update' is overselling it — the studio has...
News Dave the Diver's New Godzilla DLC to Be Delisted in November
So make sure to redeem it
The free Dave the Diver DLC themed around Godzilla releases for PS5 and PS4 today, but take note that you've only got so long to redeem it before the expansion is gone forever. Presumably related to licences tied to the monster, the DLC will be taken off the PS Store on 23rd November 2024. Those who claim the content will...
Rumour We'll Finally Get More Details on PS5 Exclusive Concord in the Next Two Weeks
Summer Game Fest or PS Showcase?
We're getting very close to the summer season of gaming news, and as always, things are beginning to heat up in the rumour department. Sony's long-talked-about PlayStation Showcase has yet to materialise, but the rumours keep flying, and now we have some fresh insight from reputable leaker, billbil-kun, about...
Guide When Is Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2024?
Dates, times, and what to expect
When is Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2024, and where can you watch it? Soon, Geoff Keighley makes his grand return with his E3 replacement service, Summer Game Fest. Each year, he hosts a wide-ranging presentation, filled with updates and announcements for games across all platforms. Outside of standalone events...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Lose 12 Games In June, Including GTA 5
No, not GTA 5!
A total of 12 games are being stripped across PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium next month. As displayed on the PS Store's 'Last chance to play' page, subscribers will soon have to say goodbye to the following PS5 and PS4 titles: PS Plus Extra Brothers
Review XDefiant (PS5) - Solid Shooter Does Little to Stand Out, But Still Has Potential
Needs to take the leap of faith on its own premise
The multiplayer shooter genre has been in an odd flux these last few years. Call of Duty just isn’t quite what it used to be, Battlefield 2042 missed the mark somewhat, and even Apex Legends has dipped in interest as it cruises into its 21st season of content. This is where a crop of new kids on...
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (May 2024)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
Guide Wuthering Waves: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
A new destination
Can you play Wuthering Waves on PS5 and PS4? The gacha from Chinese studio Kuro Games is aiming to rival Genshin Impact with its open world backdrop and colourful anime cast, and has been enjoying enormous marketing attention both across Asia and around the world since its reveal. But with HoYoverse's hits commanding significant...
News Team Ninja Reveals Rise of the Ronin's Links to Nioh, Ninja Gaiden
Hiding in plain sight
In addition to outlining the missions and features imminently arriving in Rise of the Ronin's next update, developer Team Ninja took the opportunity to point out the PS5 exclusive's connections to previous entries in the studio's back catalogue, specifically the Nioh and Ninja Gaiden series. Warning: a boss spoiler for Rise of...
News Helldivers 2 Dev Says It's Seen 'Horrifying' Toxicity from Some of the Community
"More voices being added to the choir does add complexity"
Helldivers 2 players are supposed to work together for Super Earth's glory, but as is often the case when dealing with such a massive audience, some fringe elements of the community are going overboard. Former Arrowhead CEO and now Chief Creative Officer Johan Pilestedt says that the studio...
Guide MultiVersus: Reindog - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Reindog in MultiVersus
Reindog is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This big, loveable creature might look harmless, but he's more capable than he first appears. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining all you need to know about Reindog...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Bringing New Details to Summer Game Fest
Hashino and Soejima on stage
The next big Atlus JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will be taking to the Summer Game Fest stage next month to share new details about the game. Director Katsura Hashino and artist Shigenori Soejima will be on stage to present the game to fans in attendance and watching via livestream, presumably revealing new footage. The show...
The Trails train never stops
We've said it once and we'll say it again: NIS America has been doing an admirable job of bringing Falcom's Trails games to the West — but boy does it sting when you realise just how far ahead the series is in its native Japan. In an age where most Japanese publishers and developers are going out of their way to ensure...
News Genshin Impact PS5, PS4 Promises Huge Improvement as Battle with Wuthering Waves Looms
Ready, fight
Apparently all it took was the mere sniff of a rival to prompt HoYoverse into action, as it’s announced a pretty seismic change for Genshin Impact on the eve of Wuthering Waves’ release. The Chinese developer has announced that alongside the launch of v4.7 next month, it’ll increase the game’s daily Resin allowance up to 200,...
Guide MultiVersus: Morty - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Morty in MultiVersus
Morty is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. This hapless teenager is no stranger to universe-hopping thanks to his genius grandpa, so going up against heroes from other dimensions shouldn't be a problem. As part of our MultiVersus...
Guide Stellar Blade: Abyss Levoire Walkthrough - Design Patterns, Camps
Into the depths once more
Looking for an Abyss Levoire walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the second underground section of Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Abyss Levoire walkthrough will detail the locations of Design Patterns,
News Rise of the Ronin Update Coming This Week, Adds Missions and Features
More content for the PS5 exclusive
Team Ninja has announced in a new PlayStation Blog post that PS5 exclusive Rise of the Ronin will take an update later this week that bundles in new missions, features, and gameplay enhancements. There's going to be five Ally Missions to complete, dojo training partners, a level sync selection feature, and more...
Guide Stellar Blade: Altess Levoire Walkthrough - Passcodes, Camps
Going underground
Looking for an Altess Levoire walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the underground area, which takes Shift Up's console debut in a different direction, as it becomes more of a third-person shooter. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Altess Levoire...
News Sony Seems to Have Broken the PS5's Game Time Tracker, Again
Players report weird changes
Look, it's likely that most PS5 users don't even care, but we think it's neat that the current-gen console offers up playtime statistics on demand. Or at least, it tries to. Ever since the PS5 launched, players have been pointing out weird inconsistencies with their tracked playtimes, and not too long ago, it was...
Guide MultiVersus: Marvin the Martian - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about Marvin in MultiVersus
Marvin the Martian 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
News New Helldivers 2 CEO Hired So Former Lead Can Focus on Game Development
Shams Jorjani takes the lead
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios has revealed the hiring of a new CEO in Shams Jorjani so the former lead Johan Pilestedt — who you've probably seen on Twitter recently — can focus his efforts on game creation again. After the overwhelming success of the PS5, PC title, which currently sits on more than 12...
Guide MultiVersus: LeBron James - All Costumes, How to Unlock, and How to Win
All you need to know about LeBron James in MultiVersus
LeBron James is one of the playable characters in MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter from Warner Bros. Games. Based on his appearance in Space Jam: A New Legacy, this real-life basketball superstar dunks on opponents with style. As part of our MultiVersus guide, we will be outlining...
News Some PS5 Fans Think the Rumoured PlayStation Showcase Will Be Announced Today
Never say never
You already know the situation: everyone is expecting Sony to wheel out a big PlayStation Showcase announcement ahead of Summer Game Fest and all the other gaming events in the summer. Why? Well, because it happened last year, and because it's been heavily rumoured for at least a couple of months. But right now, the speculation seems...
News Sony's Big Days of Play Promo Begins Next Week, Leaker Claims
Tied with a PS Showcase?
PS Plus leaker turned general insider Billbil-Kun has shared word that Sony is planning to launch its annual Days of Play promotion next week on Wednesday, 29th May 2024. The initiative traditionally marks the start of a huge PS Store sale along with PS Plus offers and discounts across the PlayStation Direct website. In...
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