Review Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Not a Hero (PS4)
You've got Redfield on you
Review Star Ocean: The Last Hope (PS4)
Another drop in the ocean
Interview MediEvil Creators Give Their Verdict on the Forthcoming PS4 Remaster
"The announcement totally came out of the blue"
News - 2017, Week 50
Sunday17th Dec 2017
News Jet Set Radio Evo Pitched to SEGA, Sony Loved Concept
But project went no further
Would you turn that radio down, we’re trying to tell you about a Jet Set Radio pitch that SEGA passed on. Over the course of the weekend, Austin-based developer Dinosaur Games has revealed a “visual proof of concept” for a title named Jet Set Radio Evo, which it pitched to the Japanese publisher at the Game...
Wobble makers
Odds are that you’ve at least heard of Gang Beasts, the multiplayer brawler from developer Boneloaf. It’s been available on PC via early access for years, not to mention its numerous appearances at gaming shows, so you may well have already played it, too. However, the game has now finally launched in full, and what great timing...
Saturday16th Dec 2017
Hands On The Last Guardian Is Mind Blowing with PSVR
Animal magic
A free Christmas stocking stuffer from Sony launched for PlayStation VR this week in the form of The Last Guardian VR, a 15 minute sensory overload that replays a small slice of last year’s sensational puzzle platformer in virtual reality. And given the main game is all about scale, it makes the transition to Sony’s futuristic...
News If This Trailer Doesn't Get You Hyped for Dragon Ball FighterZ, Nothing Will
Holy ballz
Wow, what a trailer this is. If you have any love for Dragon Ball, you're going to want to watch this. Featuring various recreated scenes from the original manga and anime, it's basically a fan's dream come true. And that music! As if that wasn't enough, it also features our first look at Beerus, Hit, and Goku Black. Oh, and you...
News EU PS Store Reloads with All-New Weekend Discounts
Something for the weekend
Sony’s rolled out a few new weekend discounts on the European PlayStation Store, which brings a handful of recent releases in line with in-store promotions. The Evil Within 2, for example, can now be purchased digitally for £19.99 – and even the fairly new The Sims 4 is down to £29.99 already. Other savings...
News Darksiders III Heats Up with Lava Brute Gameplay Video
Hot stuff
Oh right – they’re making Darksiders III! You’ll forgive us for forgetting because the project has gone dark since being announced prior to E3 2017, but here’s some new gameplay footage showing protagonist Fury cooling off by kicking the coal out of a Lava Brute. The animations have improved a lot, and this is starting to look like...
News Deus Ex Developer Eidos Montreal Moving Towards Online Experiences
Marvel-ous
The developer behind the most recent Deus Ex games, Eidos Montreal, has today released a new vision statement outlining the studio’s direction moving forward. Going against the grain of its own recent history, studio head David Anfossi says that “online experiences” will be a key part of the company's future. Here’s what he had to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 199
Winter wonderland
It’s just over a week until Christmas and the weather is absolutely abysmal here in the UK – the most wonderful time of the year they say! At least there’s video games to keep us all occupied. You know the drill by now, right? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’ve only gone and started Persona 5, haven’t I? Despite plugging four...
Friday15th Dec 2017
Review Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - End of Zoe (PS4)
Zoe mode
You’ve got to love it when developers conclude their post-release plans with something bonkers like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’s bizarre End of Zoe. As the title implies, this extra episode is designed to plug the final plot hole in Capcom’s survival horror story: just what happened to Zoe Baker after she went all anime and turned to...
News November 2017 NPD: PS4 Dominates Hardware Sales with Best Ever Month, Call of Duty Is King
Switch, Xbox One X can't hold back Sony's system
Just goes to show what we know, eh? We predicted that the PlayStation 4 would be the “worst” selling console in November 2017, drowned out by the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox One X launch. In actual fact, it enjoyed its best month in the United States ever, topping even November 2013, when the...
Review Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis (PS4)
Knife to see you
Square Enix saved the best party member episode for last with Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ignis. The latest add-on is another two-or-so-hour romp mostly made up of combat, but it slots into the existing story of Final Fantasy XV a lot more naturally than its predecessors. What's more, Ignis probably has the most enjoyable...
Feature PS4 in 2017 Review - How Did PlayStation 4 Do?
Full verdict on Sony's year
Sony’s been a quiet giant in 2017, allowing new hardware like the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One X to dominate the headlines while it’s shrewdly focused on its own fantastic line of PlayStation 4 software. It’s culminated in a year where the console’s achievements have been glossed over by the enthusiast media, but...
News Burnout Paradise Remaster Rumours Send the Web Wild
Take me back to the Paradise City
EA’s not really in the habit of remastering games, but rumours are swirling regarding a Burnout Paradise re-release. Nearing its 10th anniversary, the Criterion classic is still considered one of the greatest racing games of all-time by many, thanks to its arcade handling and entertaining sandbox setting. But is a...
News The Monster Hunter: World Beta Returns for All PS4 Players Next Week
Roarsome
Oh sh*t son, the Monster Hunter: World beta is coming back to PlayStation 4 next week. Capcom will be reopening the beta for all players this time around -- not just those who are PlayStation Plus members. It begins on the 22nd December and lasts until the 26th December, so you'll have four whole days to get stuck in. You'll be able to...
News What's Going on with Battlefield Bad Company 3?
Getting the squad back together
Like so many, we have fond memories of the Bad Company games. Battlefield’s beloved squad-based spin-off still has many fans today, so a return to the format makes sense, right? Judging by the reaction to rumours that DICE’s 2018 first-person shooter will be Bad Company 3, it sure seems like the right time. But is...
Feature The 10 Best PS4 Trailers of 2017
Relive the hype
2017 has been an incredible year for games, and with great games come great promotional videos and trailers. As is becoming an annual tradition, we've put together a list of what we think are the ten best visual and audio treats of the last 12 months. Sit back, grab a drink, and relive the hype. 10. Mass Effect Andromeda - Launch...
News New Dynasty Warriors 9 Trailer Gives an Overall Look at the Open World Sequel
Across the hills and far away
It's about time we got another lengthy trailer for Dynasty Warriors 9. Koei Tecmo has pushed out a six-minute video that details many of the game's systems, from combat to exploration and hunting to house decoration. It all looks reasonably promising, but we feel like we'll have to get our hands on the finished...
News Dreams' Story Mode Looks (And Sounds) Like Vintage Media Molecule
A work of Art
Another exciting thing about Dreams is that it will play host to a brand new Media Molecule campaign, the kind of treat we only get a couple of times a generation. The plot for Dreams sounds a little darker than anything it's done before, centring upon a down-and-out individual named Art who’s been living rough in a cello case. The...
Thursday14th Dec 2017
Interview MediEvil Creators Give Their Verdict on the Forthcoming PS4 Remaster
"The announcement totally came out of the blue"
The news that Sony is remastering MediEvil, one of its most beloved 32-bit classics, certainly caused quite a stir, and with good reason; the original game was a massive commercial and critical success back in the '90s. However, for two of the key figures behind the 1998 title's development, the...
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.03 Does Exactly What You Expect
Improves system performance
‘Tis the season of cheer, and what better bringer of joy than a PlayStation 4 firmware update? Sony’s unleashed the optional PS4 firmware update 5.03 today, and as you’d expect, it does naff all. As is often the case, the platform holder’s patch notes explain that the patch will “improve system performance”...
Wednesday13th Dec 2017
Review Resident Evil 7: Biohazard - Not a Hero (PS4)
You've got Redfield on you
Ex-BSAA agent Chris Redfield is back, but before you feel yourself getting flustered, be aware that this isn’t the beefcake from recent instalments. Instead the hunk has returned to his PSone days, trading rippling biceps for a silky soft quiff and designer stubble. Sure, you’re not going to find the veteran fighting...
News Ni no Kuni II Gets Optional Japanese Audio and a New Gameplay Trailer
Take your pick
As if to try and make up for the news that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom has been delayed into March, Bandai Namco has released a lengthy new trailer for the upcoming role-playing game. It features cutscenes, gameplay, some gorgeous visuals, and a look behind the scenes at the title's Japanese voice cast. And yes, you'll be able to...
News Three Dragon Ball Super Characters Make the Cut in Dragon Ball FighterZ
Super
Fans of Dragon Ball Super rejoice: three characters (excluding the already revealed Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta) from the latest anime series will be making an appearance in Dragon Ball FighterZ. The upcoming beat-'em-up will feature Beerus, Hit, and Goku Black. So far, the the game has mainly focused on characters...
News Predator Stalks Ghost Recon: Wildlands Starting Tomorrow
Limited event planned
The good news: Predator really is coming to Ghost Recon: Wildlands. The bad news: you can't actually play as one of the deadly alien hunters. Boo! Starting tomorrow (the 14th December), players will be able to take on a special challenge in which they're tasked with hunting the Predator. Ubisoft calls it "the...
News Holy Crap, Ubisoft Teases Predator Crossover in Ghost Recon: Wildlands
Yes, that Predator
Hold on, what? Ubisoft has dropped a teaser on Twitter for what appears to be one of the coolest potential crossovers in recent memory. It... Looks like the Predator is coming to Ghost Recon: Wildlands. The more we think about it, the more this seems like it could be a great fit. The massive open world game is full of jungles and...
News Metal Gear Survive's Single Player Campaign Looks... Good?
Beta coming in January
Metal Gear Survive, the co-op twist on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s gameplay, has a single player campaign. And here’s the crazy part: it actually looks pretty good. So essentially you’re tasked with completing missions in a sandbox-esque area. Beating quests enables you to recruit people to your home base, and...
News Injustice 2 Juggles a Free Trial on PS4 This Week
Anyone can be a hero
One of the best fighting games of 2017, Injustice 2 is nabbing a free trial on PlayStation 4. Said trial begins on the 14th December, and lasts until the 18th December. All you have to do is hit up the PlayStation Store and download it when it's available. Sony's been allowing a lot of free trials lately, and they...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Yakuza: Kiwami 2 and Earth Defense Force 5 Take Top Spots
PS4 and Pro see huge boosts
PlayStation has enjoyed a pretty great week in Japan as we enter the holiday period. Two new PlayStation 4 titles took the top spots of the software charts, with Yakuza: Kiwami 2 and Earth Defense Force 5 both breaking 100,000 copies. Equally positive are the hardware charts, where Sony's current-gen system saw a...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 1 - Matches 29-32
Ready? Fight!
This is the eighth week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click through here. Previous Results (Click the image to...
News Shenmue III Introduces New Character, Partnership with Lakshya Digital
I see
With publisher Deep Silver involved and a year of development still to go, expectations for Shenmue III have been raised. The good news is that Ys Net has been able to recruit some external support, with Lakshya Digital being brought on board to render the various non-playable characters that you’ll encounter around the world. If you’ve...
News The Game Awards 2017 Watched by a Mind-Boggling 11.5 Million
Wow
Proof that perseverance almost always pays off: Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards 2017 was watched by a mind-boggling 11.5 million people – legitimising the ceremony, and painting a positive future for the event. The best news is that it was actually excellent this year, with a perfect balance of awards, reveals, and industry tributes. Hats...
Tuesday12th Dec 2017
Review Star Ocean: The Last Hope (PS4)
Another drop in the ocean
For a series that has seemingly always lived in the shadow of its publisher’s older siblings, we sure are getting a lot of Star Ocean at the moment; we’ve now had three series entries on PlayStation 4 within the last 18 months. Despite its obvious qualities, the PS2 classic re-release of Star Ocean: Till the End of Time...
News Final Fantasy XV Patch 1.20 Available on PS4, Lets You Switch Characters
It's a big one, though
As promised, Final Fantasy XV's December update is here, and the highlight is that it gives you the option of switching between all four party members in combat. On top of that, it adds some new tunes to the car radio from Final Fantasy XV: Comrades and the upcoming Episode Ignis. Speaking of which, the patch also...
News Assassin's Creed Origins PS4 Patch 1.10 Out Now, Adds Horde Mode, Difficulty, Enemy Scaling
Bayek to business
Assassin's Creed Origins' December update is available to download now on PlayStation 4. Weighing in at around 3.2GB, patch 1.10 adds several new features to the surprisingly great open world adventure. First off, the update brings a horde mode to the table, allowing Bayek to fight off endless waves of enemies in the arena. On top...
Store Update 12th December 2017 (Europe)
Beastly
Christmas is coming, but there’s still plenty of new things to play on the PlayStation 4 this week. In fact, there’s actually quite a lot: Gang Beasts, Okami HD, and Romancing SaGa 2. Speaking of the latter, this is a big week for the PS Vita as well, with over a half-dozen new titles to play. It’s December 2017! PS4 Games:...
Feature The Making of MediEvil
"Apparently Dan was something of a sex symbol in France"
With the welcome announcement that MediEvil is getting a 4K remaster on PlayStation 4, we dig deep into the archives to unearth a piece on the making of the PSone original, penned by Editorial Director Damien McFerran many moons ago. Video games are fundamentally about escapism. It’s...
Poll What Do You Think of Monster Hunter: World After Trying the PS4 Beta?
Beastly?
The Monster Hunter: World beta ends today (or it may have already ended, depending on when you're reading this) and it's safe to say that we've been left thoroughly impressed. You can have a read of our thoughts by clicking through here. But enough about what we think -- we want to know what you think of Monster Hunter: World after having...
News NA PS Store's Gigantic Holiday Sale Is Scarily Big
'Tis the season
Oh! Oh? Oh... Sony has launched the first leg of its North American PlayStation Store Holiday Sale bonanza, and there are literally hundreds of items discounted here. Everyone’s entitled to up to 50 per cent off, but as always, PlayStation Plus subscribers will get added perks. So what are the highlights, then? Where to even...
News Sony Uses Fan Art in MediEvil Remaster Reveal Trailer
A royal blunder
MediEvil’s been dormant as a franchise for over a decade, but fans have bridged the gap with various personal art projects over the years. Sir Dan is such a popular character that Deviant Art is awash with sketches and renders of the regal hero – including Clive ‘n’ Wrench creator
News SoulCalibur VI Character Creation, Guest Characters Teased by Dev
Stay sharp
A popular feature that became something of a SoulCalibur staple, character creation sounds like it could be making a comeback in SoulCalibur VI. In an interview with Japanese publication Famitsu -- translated by Siliconera -- the development team at Bandai Namco teases its return, saying "character creation is something appealing...
News Destiny 2 Down for 7 Hours as Bungie Fixes Its Locked Content Mistakes
Well, at least it's doing something
Destiny 2 just can't seem to get out of the firing line. Following the launch of its first expansion, Curse of Osiris, players quickly discovered that those who didn't buy it were locked out of various endgame activities -- namely the Prestige Raid and the Prestige Nightfall. This was due to the fact that the...
News Ni no Kuni II Delay Confirmed, Now Launches March 2018 for PS4
As the rumour suggested
Let's face it: a Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom delay was looking more and more likely. Despite the game supposedly launching in January, Bandai Namco has barely mentioned it for months now. Plus, we had that rumour back at the beginning of November, which suggested that a delay was on the cards. As it turns out,...
Monday11th Dec 2017
Paint a celestial masterpiece in 4K
Some games are iconic, classics that are worth revisiting and bringing to a new audience. Okami is a prime example. Back in 2006 this was one of the PlayStation 2’s best games – a uniquely creative action, platform, and puzzle RPG with an incredible visual cel-shaded style. Now ten years later and...
Wibbly-wobbly
One aspect of collectathon 3D platformers that has remained consistent over time is their unfettered imagination. Whether we’re talking about Spyro the Dragon or Ratchet & Clank, these games have crazy, colourful worlds that fill you with childlike wonder. Serious plots and realism go out the window because fun and...
News Hideo Kojima Explains Death Stranding, Blows Minds
A few key questions answered
What the heck was that Death Stranding trailer about, then? IGN sat down with Hideo Kojima in order to ask that very question, and while the auteur shied away from some details, he was surprisingly candid in his responses about the game. So, where to start? How about the
Review Ultimate Chicken Horse (PS4)
Yeigh
2D platformers have a reputation for being good party games: on the PlayStation 4 alone we’ve had the likes of Towerfall, Duck Game, Rayman Legends, and many more. While Ultimate Chicken Horse doesn’t buck this trend in terms of quality, its twist on the genre makes for a unique competitive experience that should become a staple for any...
News Sony Details the Mini PS4 Controller
40% smaller than the DualShock 4
Sony's gone ahead and detailed the mini PlayStation 4 controller that it announced not loo long ago. Manufactured by HORI but officially licensed by the PlayStation maker, the Mini Wired Gamepad is designed with younger players in mind, but we imagine that it could also be a nice fit for those who find the standard...
PSX 2017 Tennis World Tour Hits the PS4's Baseline in May
Come out swingin'
Sony casually debuted the first footage of Tennis World Tour at PSX 2017 this weekend, a title which it seems to be taking a lot of interest in. This is alpha footage so it does look pretty rough around the edges, but we can definitely see the Top Spin inspirations in the action, with the animation-heavy movement and the...
Review LocoRoco 2 Remastered (PS4)
MuiMui bueno
We considered ourselves lucky to have received the original LocoRoco on the PlayStation 4 earlier this year, so to also have its sequel is a wonderful thing. Japan Studio’s roll-em-up platformers are relentlessly joyful, and serve as perfect palate cleansers to play between holiday season behemoths. The second title takes the core of...
Reaction Sony Must Pick Between PSX or Paris Games Week
Platform holder's stretching itself thin
It’s been a curious conclusion to the year, we must admit. Back at E3 2017 we pondered whether PlayStation Experience was becoming more important to Sony than the Electronic Entertainment Expo after it opted for a safe but unspectacular presentation in Los Angeles. And then,
Hands On Monster Hunter: World Is Shaping Up to Be Something Very, Very Special on PS4
We spent the whole weekend with the beta
Monster Hunter has built up a loving, hardcore fanbase on Nintendo platforms over the years, but we believe now more than ever that its return to home consoles is what will propel the series to a whole new level -- and the amount of interest and hype surrounding the game's PlayStation 4 beta is an indication...
PSX 2017 Listen to Ashley Johnson, Troy Baker Perform The Wayfaring Stranger
Going home
Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker opened The Last of Us: Part II’s PSX 2017 panel with a live rendition of classic American folk song The Wayfaring Stranger today. Both of the stars appeared to be performing in-character, and later discussion suggests that the performance will have relevance in the game. Numerous artists have covered The...
Guide Dissidia Final Fantasy NT - All Characters and Summons
Confirmed playable roster
As a series, Final Fantasy is fit to burst with memorable characters -- and a lot of them happen to feature in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. The PlayStation 4 brawler has a sizeable roster of many recognisable faces, but just who has made the cut? We've put together this handy little guide to let you know whether...
News One Piece: World Seeker Is an Open World Action Game, Sails West on PS4 in 2018
A pirate's life
Only recently revealed in Japan, One Piece: World Seeker will be sailing West on on PlayStation 4, Bandai Namco has announced. We still don't have a trailer to go on, but the publisher is calling it the most ambitious One Piece title to date. It also confirms that World Seeker will feature an open world and plenty of action...
News Street Fighter V Season 3 Adds 6 Characters, Including Sakura, Blanka, and Sagat
Golden oldies
At the end of last night's Capcom Cup, the Japanese publisher revealed what's in store for season 3 of Street Fighter V. Alongside the Arcade Edition, which arrives on the 16th January, the game's third season will add a total of six new characters to the playable roster. Launching together with the aforementioned Arcade Edition,...
News Capcom Planning Free Monster Hunter: World Content Updates After Launch
The hunt continues
Capcom has revealed that it's eyeing up free content updates for Monster Hunter: World following the game's release late next month. Talking to Japanese publication Famitsu -- as translated by Gematsu -- producer Ryozo Tsujimoto reveals the publisher's plans, at least partially. "We are thinking about free, post-launch...
News Dreams Is Going to Be a Real Awards Magnet
Take a look at creation in action
One thing that PSX 2017 proved this weekend is that Media Molecule may want to invest in a new trophy cabinet. Dreams is clearly going to be showered in awards. Like for real, this game is going to break new grounds, so maybe get used to the idea now. The thing is it’s just kinda… Mental? Take these two new...
News UK Sales Charts: Order Is Established As the Releases Dry Up
You can probably guess the top ten
You know that Ariana Grande song where she’s all like, THIS IS. THE PART WHERE? C’mon, you know the one. Anyway, this is the part where we post practically the same UK sales charts every week for, like, eight weeks because nothing much happens. That’s primarily because very little is coming out, but also...
News Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection Brings 12 Classic Games to PS4 in 2018
Ready? Fight!
Capcom's wheeling out a big old collection to celebrate Street Fighter's 30th anniversary. Suitably titled Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, the package will contain a total of 12 classic titles. That's a lot of street fighting. Okay, deep breath, the collection will include: Street Fighter, Street Fighter II, Street Fighter...
News Tekken 7 PS4 Patch Aims to Improve Input Lag Later This Week
Tekken it to the next level
First discussed by Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada at the Tekken World Tour finals last month, Tekken 7 will be receiving a potentially very important update on PlayStation 4 next week. On Sony's console, the fighter suffers from very slight input delay, meaning that button presses register a tiny bit slower. As you can...
News Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's New Trailer Showcases Every Playable Character
All 28 of them
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT isn't too far away now, launching at the end of next month. As such, you can expect a barrage of marketing from Square Enix over the next few weeks, starting with this new roster trailer. The two-minute video manages to cram in footage of every single playable character, so if you need a refresher...
