Guide Monster Hunter: World - All Monsters, Locations, and Materials
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News - February, 2018
Wednesday28th Feb 2018
Guide How to Play as Aloy from Horizon: Zero Dawn in Monster Hunter: World
Aloy-ha!
Monster Hunter: World officially launches tomorrow, and an event will kick off that allows you to don Aloy's armour from Horizon: Zero Dawn. You can even make your little Palico pet look exactly like a machine as well. You have to be quick, though, because the event will only run for a limited time and it's unclear whether or not it...
Everything old is new again
Republished on Wednesday 28th February 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. With the release of Ratchet & Clank on the PlayStation 4, this long time Sony series has amazingly managed to go full...
Review Bloodborne (PlayStation 4)
The 'borne supremacy
Republished on Wednesday 28th February 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. It's been an excruciating nine months since Bloodborne was first unveiled to wide-eyed spectators, as, much like more...
News March PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Not leaked, for once
Sony's confirmed which PlayStation Plus games you're getting in March. On PlayStation 4, subscribers can look forward to Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank. How's that for a double-header? Damn. Unbelievably, that's not all. PS4 users also get Mighty No. 9 (also on PlayStation 3), Claire: Extended Cut (also on Vita), and...
News PlayStation Plus Is Changing, Only PS4 Games Will Be Included Starting March 2019
The inevitable is happening
In news that's seemed inevitable for a long time now, Sony will be changing how PlayStation Plus works starting next year. Since the PlayStation 4 launched in 2013, Sony has been gifting subscribers PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita titles each month. This will no longer be the case from 8th March, 2019. From that...
News SEGA Accidentally Released Yakuza 6 in Full on US PlayStation Store Instead of Demo
Now unavailable
This is pretty mad: today saw the launch of the demo version of Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, but SEGA inadvertently published the full, unlocked game on the North American PlayStation Store. When you download the demo, you're actually downloading the whole game (hence the size), but the majority of the content will remain locked off...
News Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden Looks Like a Tactical PS4 RPG to Keep an Eye On
Gets a great cinematic trailer
Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden sounds a bit mental based on the title alone, and that feeling's solidified once you get an eyeful of the game's crazy cinematic reveal trailer. Obviously the video doesn't tell us much about how the game will actually play, but the description reads: "Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden...
Review Bridge Constructor Portal (PS4)
Quantum physics
Who could've seen Bridge Constructor Portal coming? A mashup of the popular physics title and the prestigious first-person puzzler? It might sound like an unusual pairing, but rest assured, the formula works. Developer ClockStone has successfully merged its simple bridge building game with the modern classic to create a title you...
News Celebrate Horizon: Zero Dawn's Anniversary with Free Theme, Avatars
Ava look
Horizon: Zero Dawn is a year old, and in addition to some truly sublime sales figures, Guerrilla Games is celebrating with some free goodies for fans. Available tomorrow from the PlayStation Store, the Dutch developer has prepared a Dynamic Theme for the PlayStation 4, featuring some of the best Photo Mode snaps shared by the community...
News PS Plus Members Will Get Two Games Per Month from March 2019
That's the company line for now, anyway
The next PlayStation Plus update is an absolute corker, and if you haven’t seen the lineup yet, we recommend checking it out. While the headline titles are Bloodborne and Ratchet & Clank, it’s worth noting that PlayStation 4 owners will get a total of five games via cross-buy. But starting M
News Gran Turismo Sport Drives Away with Another Huge Free Update
Grand
You’ve got to give Polyphony Digital credit: the post-release support for Gran Turismo Sport has been nothing short of sensational. And with the release of v1.13, the simulation racer’s received another batch of content – absolutely free of charge. If this is what the service-based future for Sony’s flagship franchise holds, then long...
News Prices Cut on Acclaimed PS4 Titles in NA PlayStation Store Sale
Down but not out
It’s the critics that have determined the titles in the latest North American PlayStation Store sale, so while you may not agree with their review scores, hopefully you’ll be happy with this selection of cut-price PlayStation 4 content. To be fair, this is a killer sale, with PlayStation Plus members getting up to 40 per cent...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Monster Hunter: World Tops for 5 Straight Weeks on PS4
Metal Gear Survive makes top 5
Nothing can move Monster Hunter: World, which has topped the Japanese software charts for the fifth consecutive week. Capcom's action role-playing title shifted another 54,000 copies on PlayStation 4, meaning that its total retail sales are now closing in on 2 million. Including digital numbers, World's almost at 3...
News Injustice 2 Legendary Edition Bundles All DLC, Launches in March on PS4
Super powered
Injustice 2 is getting a complete super ultra mega deluxe re-release next month, Warner Bros has announced. Titled Injustice 2: Legendary Edition, the package will contain the full base game alongside all of its downloadable content. That includes additional characters like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Hellboy, along with...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Sells a Stunning 7.6 Million Units
Guerrilla Games' RPG blows up big time
Wow! We already knew Guerrilla Games’ sci-fi role-playing release Horizon: Zero Dawn was a big success, but not to this extent. Sony has announced on the title’s one year anniversary that it’s sold 7.6 million units since its launch in 2017, making it the most successful “new first-party franchise” on...
News Sony Japan's Cranked Out Another Corker of an Ad, This Time for Fist of the North Star PS4
Atatatatatatata
Those lunatics over at PlayStation Japan have done it again. Hot on the heels of the firm's brilliant Monster Hunter: World adverts, this plug for Fist of the North Star makes for yet another fantastic video. Once again, Japanese actor Takayuki Yamada is back playing a titular role, this time hitting the gym as protagonist...
News The Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency Shuts Up Shop
Drawn to Death developer is done
David Jaffe is in the process of shutting down The Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency, which developed the divisive Drawn to Death. You may remember earlier in the year there was a project cancellation which prompted a “vast majority” of the staff to be laid off. Now the organisation is no more. A
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 73-76
Ready? Fight!
This is the nineteenth 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...
News The Blackout Club Looks to Scare You and Your Friends Silly in 2019
Co-operative horror coming next year
Combining co-operative mechanics with the horror genre has become a popular concoction in the past few years with the likes of Dead By Daylight and Friday the 13th: The Game releasing to a budding audience. Now, developer Question is looking to get in on the act with The Blackout Club, a co-op horror game that is...
Tuesday27th Feb 2018
Vin Gravel
Sorry to aggravate the aggregate heads, but Gravel isn’t actually about everyone’s favourite loose collection of rock fragments – sadly, it’s only a fun arcade racer. Coming from the motorheads at racing game specialists Milestone, Gravel focuses less on raw simulation and more on down-and-dirty off-road action, delivering an...
Netflix and Quill
Polyarc’s picturesque PlayStation VR platformer Moss is so lovely that you’ll want to snatch your duvet and snuggle up inside its fantasy world. A fairy tale starring the delightfully animated Quill, it reveals a pop-up book plot involving intrepid heroes and lush fantasy environments. Unfortunately, like so many virtual...
Totally rad. Not
Another week, another Kickstarter game makes the leap from PC to PlayStation 4. This time around it’s Rad Rodgers, a “spiritual successor” to those side scrolling platformers that graced the PC back in the nineties, such as Commander Keen and Jazz Jackrabbit. Nostalgia is definitely the main aim here, and for good or bad it...
News The Witcher 3 PS4 HDR Patch Is Still Happening
CD Projekt Red hasn't forgotten
All the way back in December of last year, CD Projekt Red revealed that it would be releasing one more update for The Witcher 3 on PlayStation 4. Said patch would bring HDR support to the game, enhancing the experience for those who make use of HDR displays. However, we're now nearing the end of February 2018 and...
News Dragon Quest Builders 2 Multiplayer Options Being Explored by Square Enix
Build 'em higher
Dragon Quest Builders is a great little sandbox game, but its lack of co-op multiplayer has always been a popular criticism. However, with Dragon Quest Builders 2 currently in development, Square Enix is apparently in the process of exploring its multiplayer options. This is according to the latest issue of Famitsu, which...
News Capcom's Working on a Fix for Monster Hunter: World Decoration Crash
Keep an eye on how many you have
If you've been grinding out high rank missions in Monster Hunter: World, then you've likely collected quite a few decorations. Decorations come in the form of gems or jewels that you can slot into your weapons or armour, adding extra skills to your set. They're relatively rare and really quite useful. Anyway, some...
News Cyberpunk 2077 is 'Even More Ambitious' Than The Witcher 3
*beep*
As though we didn't know already, CD Projekt Red's CEO, Adam Kicinski has affirmed that the studio's next game, Cyberpunk 2077, is going to be a big one. Speaking at the Pareto Securities Gaming Seminar last week, Kicinski describes the game as more ambitious than the already vast and beloved The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. "Cyberpunk is our new...
Reminder Monster Hunter: World's Horizon Crossover Event Starts Tomorrow
The Proving
We learned about the new Horizon: Zero Dawn event quest a little while back, but the time has finally arrived, hunters. Starting at midnight GMT tomorrow, you'll be able to earn Aloy's outfit and weapon by taking down a giant Anjanath in the Ancient Forest. One stipulation worth pointing out is you'll need to be Hunter Rank 11 to...
News Overwatch's 27th Hero is Being Teased on Twitter
Emre? Brigette? Jet Pack Cat?
Over the past few days, the Overwatch Twitter has been sending out some very mysterious but interesting hints as to who or what the next playable character for the game could be. With a 26 strong roster of all sorts of heroes, there is a lot of speculation flying around about Overwatch's 27th. Last Friday was the first...
News Bethesda Softworks Was 2017's Best Publisher, According to Metacritic
Rating by numbers
Media score aggregate site Metacritic has unveiled some new statistics this week, revealing its list of publishers that performed the best in 2017. To calculate this, it's taken all of a publisher's games released last year and averaged their scores, and figured out the percentage of games that have received what Metacritic...
News Experience the Crisis on the Planet of the Apes with PSVR
Monkey business
You’ll play as a primate in the upcoming Crisis on the Planet of the Apes VR for PlayStation VR, a new virtual reality release that aims to ape [Hahaha – Ed] the popular Hollywood property. The game will cast you as a prisoner, and you must “confront human aggression as you climb, jump, and shoot through the chaos of an...
News ESRB Adding 'In-Game Purchases' Label to Games Following Loot Box Outcry
Box to box
Microtransactions and loot boxes have become an increasingly hot topic over the last... Well, for what feels like a very, very long time. Governments have had their say, gambling commissions have weighed in on the situation, and the internet's obviously been going ballistic. There's been a lot of noise, then, but has anything...
News Yoku's Island Express Mixes Pinball With Platforming on PS4 in 2018
New trailer released
Yoku's Island Express is an unusual title that's flying a little under the radar, but going by this new trailer, it's looking rather lovely. Published by Team 17, the game stars Yoku the dung beetle and has you delivering mail to the inhabitants of an open world location named Mokumana Island. Bet you've never played a game with...
Monday26th Feb 2018
News Unbelievable Breaking News: The Battlefield 2018 Reveal Trailer Is Underway
Oh em gee
Stop what you're doing right now and get hype because the reveal trailer for this year's Battlefield game is currently in production. Yooooo! The incredible news comes from DICE senior video and media director Randy Evans, who tweeted that the trailer is "underway". Can you believe it? We certainly can't. We couldn't even...
News Monster Hunter: World Official Guidebook Is Over 1,000 Pages Long
Releasing in Japan next month
Capcom's monster hit Monster Hunter: World is set to receive an official guidebook in Japan next month, and it follows the game's trend of being over the top. The A5 tome weighs in at an almighty 1,008 pages, which means it'll probably take you longer to read the book than to play the game. It's currently up for...
News Does Metal Gear Survive Include a Hidden Message for Hideo Kojima?
Kojima Productions Forever
If our review of Metal Gear Survive is anything to go by, fans aren’t exactly elated by this era of Tactical Espionage Action without Hideo Kojima at the helm. One thing that’s sure to get praise in the series’ latest instalment, however, is what appears to be a message to the auteur from director Yota Tsutsumizaki...
I want my mummy
Immortal Redneck is a roguelike first-person shooter/dungeon crawler in which you play as a redneck tourist, who has been mummified after an unfortunate accident. How did he survive the accident? Why has he been mummified? And why is he now trapped in this deserted desert? All his answers await him within the pyramids, and you must...
Past caring
Past Cure tells the story of an ex-soldier named Ian who is suffering from a bout of amnesia pertaining to a three year period in his life, after which he wound up with some extraordinary abilities. He, naturally, wants to know what happened to him in that time and why he can now do things that mere mortal men cannot, and with the help...
News You're Gonna Need a Lot of Space for That Yakuza 6 Demo on PS4
It's bloody huge
So, that Yakuza 6 demo is starting to appear on the PlayStation Store in various regions. Officially due out on the 27th February (that's tomorrow at the time of writing), you'll be able to carry over your progress from the demo into the full game, which is set to launch on the 17th April. There's just one small potential problem,...
News Secret of Mana Patch Aims to Reduce Crashing on PS4
It's no secret
Square Enix has revealed that an update is in the works for Secret of Mana on PlayStation 4. The patch, which is due to release in early March, features a number of bug fixes and improvements, but perhaps most notably, the update promises to reduce the frequency of crashes. While it doesn't appear to be a widespread issue, we have...
News 'I Wish We Had More Time to Polish the Game Before Release' Says Kingdom Come Dev
Doesn't view it as "AAA"
It's no secret that despite getting a lot right, Kingdom Come: Deliverance is more than a bit buggy. The ambitious role-playing title has multiple patches incoming and developer Warhorse has been doing its best to keep on top of things, but in a situation like this, the question will always remain: shouldn't these issues...
News Gran Turismo Sport Adds Another 12 Cars This Week
Free of charge again
If you haven’t been following Gran Turismo Sport, you may be forgiven for not knowing that its post-release support has been spectacular. Polyphony Digital has been updating the title with unprecedented regularity, adding new cars and content free of charge. This week will see another of those, as 12 vehicles get added to the...
News UK Sales Charts: Metal Gear Survive Fortifies Its Position in the Top 10
Macrotransactions
Despite an awful reputation among gamers, Metal Gear Survive has debuted at No.6 in the latest UK chart. It's possible that the bad press or simply the name 'Metal Gear' have spurred on sales. While this isn't the highest debut, it's likely higher than most people were expecting. FIFA 18 maintains its place atop the chart...
News Josef Fares' A Way Out Has Gone Gold
Way to go
A Way Out, EA's upcoming co-op narrative adventure, has gone gold. The game's director, Josef Fares, took to Twitter to announce the game's status. If Josef Fares isn't ringing any bells, he's the mind behind Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. He also went viral during an intervi
News Shenmue III Celebrates MAGIC 2018 with Four New Screenshots
Lan Di drama
Fans were disappointed by Shenmue III’s presence at MAGIC 2018 in Monaco this weekend, as Ys Net opted to show an extended version of last year’s awkward Gamescom 2018 trailer instead of all-new footage. The developer did, however, release four new screenshots, which we’ve embedded in this article. The character models are...
Sunday25th Feb 2018
Review Metal Gear Survive (PS4)
Not just surviving, but thriving
Arriving with very little fanfare from both its core franchise following and Konami itself, Metal Gear Survive is going to be judged unfairly thanks to the baggage of Hideo Kojima’s exit and what the Japanese publisher has become in recent years. This spin-off ditches what made the Metal Gear Solid series so...
Guide Metal Gear Survive - How to Manage Your Hunger and Thirst Effectively
Keeping a balanced diet in Dite
Surviving in the harsh and barren world of Dite is perhaps one of the biggest hurdles to overcome in the early game of Metal Gear Survive. With your resources at their lowest, you need to act quick if you're going to thrive in this alternate dimension. Here's how to keep yourself healthy and make the worries of your...
Saturday24th Feb 2018
Talking Point What Free March 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will March 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the March 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup? And when will the March 2018 PS Plus update be revealed? As another month draws to a close, we’re here to answer all your burning PS+ speculation, and also share all the latest PS Plus rumours. Without further ado, then, let’s get into...
News Art Pop Musician Grimes Appears at Death Stranding Studio, Sparks Speculation
This is realiti
Well whaddya know, Grimes has been hanging out with Hideo Kojima and the Death Stranding crew. For those out of the loop, Grimes is a Canadian musician who mainly dabbles in art pop. She's also a regular feature on the Push Square office stereo, so you can see why we're eager to pen this article. Anyway, Grimes has...
Hands On PSVR Platformer Moss Impresses in Opening 30 Minutes
Happiness in a headset
Moss is delightful. Frankly we could leave our hands on impressions there, because those three little words sum up our sentiments so far. Polyarc’s hotly anticipated PlayStation VR platformer has impressed us every time we’ve tried it prior to release, and now with just days to go until the title drops onto the PlayStation...
News Action JRPG Shining Resonance Goes Questing in One Hour of English Gameplay Footage
Shine on
Announced for a Western release earlier in the week, Shining Resonance Refrain is hitting PlayStation 4 this summer. Fortunately, if that confirmation got you hyped, then you'll be pleased to hear that SEGA streamed an hour's worth of gameplay during its latest broadcast. You can find the footage above, starting at around the 1 hour...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 208
Once more with feeling
We’re days away from leaving February and entering the month of March, which means that the release schedule is about to get bloated big time. Publishers typically try to release any remaining wares they have before the end of the fiscal year, and next month is looking like a particularly busy period for both remasters and...
Friday23rd Feb 2018
Guide Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet - Tips and Tricks for Rookie Gun Gale Players
Lock and load
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet does a decent enough job of introducing you to its many systems and gameplay mechanics, but there are some finer points that it never really covers. When it comes to surviving in Gun Gale Online, your chances will increase significantly once you understand the ebb and flow of gunplay, enemy behaviour, and...
Review Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet (PS4)
It's all in the grind
Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet trades in swords, axes, and spears for assault rifles, rocket launchers, and shotguns. Gone is the fantasy setting of previous Sword Art Online titles, replaced with the brown and grey wastelands of Gun Gale Online. At its core, Fatal Bullet is still a grind-heavy RPG, but it's wearing the mask of...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Curse of the Pharaohs Expansion Sounds Insane, Gets a Release Date
New weapons, costumes, skills
Assassin's Creed Origins is getting its biggest expansion yet next month, and boy does it sound... Mental. Curse of the Pharaohs takes protagonist Bayek to a new Egyptian region where he's tasked with getting to the bottom of why undead rulers are slaughtering innocents. Yeah, like we said, it sounds mental. "As he...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Comes Top in Two Categories at DICE Awards 2018
Writing and technical achievement
Horizon: Zero Dawn was totally snubbed at the Game Awards at the end of last year, picking up no awards at all. It did earn the nickname 'Horizon: Zero Awards' for a while, but that's no longer true. Guerrilla's action RPG was nominated in the majority of categories at this year's DICE Awards, and it's come away...
News The EU PS Store Has Some More Bargains in New Weekend Offer
Anything tickle your fancy?
The European PlayStation Blog has just announced a new weekend sale, starting today and ending on Monday 26th February. With the deal only around for a couple of days, it'll be worth a quick look. A glance at some of the games in the offer show some pretty good deals. Titles such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special...
News Action MMORPG Tera Enters Open Beta in March on PS4
Teraiffic
There are quite a few free-to-play MMOs on PlayStation 4 right now, but one that's always caught the eye is Tera, mostly thanks to its promises of totally action-based combat. The good news is that if you've been eager to give it a try, the game's finally hitting Sony's console next month in open beta form. It all kicks off on the...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on Metal Gear Survive?
Does it deserve the hate?
So, Metal Gear Survive. We've thought for a while now that Survive could be the greatest game ever made and it'd still be torn to shreds by fans of the series, but now that the game's released, we want to know your opinion on the matter. Those who have played Survive seem rather divided thus far. Some critics are calling...
News Metal Gear Survive Locks Extra Character Save Slot Behind $10 Paywall
Not so stealthy
Metal Gear Survive was never going to have it easy -- that much has been clear since the moment it was revealed. But now that the game is actually out, players have been keen to express their disgust with one aspect of the release in particular. We are, of course, talking about the fact that you need to cough up real world money if...
News Little Dragons Café Is a Bizarre Blend of Dragon Rearing and Restaurant Management
Tipping the scales
Sometimes all you need to fall in love with a game is the elevator pitch, and in the case of Little Dragons Café, we’re already pondering when we can give publisher Aksys Games our money. The brainchild of Harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada, the forthcoming PlayStation 4 title blends dragon rearing with restaurant management...
News Jettomero: Hero of the Universe Out Next Week On PS4
“Meditative narrative toy”
We're big fans of how diverse the range of games is on PlayStation 4, and it's always great to see Sony lending its PlayStation Blog to smaller titles alongside the big boys. Jettomero: Hero of the Universe is an interesting looking game releasing on 27th February - next Tuesday - and it's been brought to life by just...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Connection Issues to Be Addressed in Upcoming Patches
Make a wish
Appearing in a new video, Dragon Ball FighterZ producer Tomoko Hiroki is keen to outline plans for game updates in the near future. Those of you still getting stuck into the gorgeous looking brawler may have stumbled across some persisting connection issues when trying to play against other people online. Fortunately, the team...
Thursday22nd Feb 2018
Hands On Metal Gear Survive Ditches the Series' Roots, But That May Not Be So Bad
Our impressions a few hours in
Controversy has never been far behind Metal Gear Survive ever since it was announced at Gamescom 2016. As the first entry in the franchise to be developed after the departure of Hideo Kojima, the name carries a certain weight that this instalment is unlikely to ever live up to. However, after working our way through...
Grunt and squeak and squawk with the animals
Fe is the latest project from the Swedish studio Zoink! Games, and is a wide departure from its previous work. Swapping out quirky, comical adventure games like Stick it to the Man for something more straight faced, the developer's experiment is a decent effort, but unfortunately falls short of greatness...
News You Can Nab the Fist of the North Star Demo from the Japanese PlayStation Store Now
Beast from the East
If you're holding out hope for SEGA to announce a Western release date for Fist of the North Star, then you may want to ease your suffering with the game's Japanese demo, which is available to download now. Naturally, you'll need a Japanese PlayStation Network account to do so. You can find the demo's store page through...
News No More Delays for Ni no Kuni II as the RPG Finally Goes Gold
Kingdom come
Yes! It's finally happened. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom has gone gold, meaning that development has ended and the game's ready to be shipped ahead of its 23rd March release date. This also means that we're not going to be hit with another delay. Hurrah! The Level-5 role-playing title was originally set to launch in 2017, but...
News Furries in Frenzy as SEGA Lines Up Sonic the Hedgehog Feature Film
Aw, yeah – this is happenin’
There’s good news today for furry fans: SEGA has signed a deal with Paramount to bring Sonic the Hedgehog to the silver screen. In a potentially petrifying press release for the rest of the planet, the Japanese publisher notes that the adaptation – which will mix live action with CG animation – is set to...
News Troy Baker and Emily O'Brien to Star in Death Stranding
Familiar faces
A post on Instagram has confirmed that Emily O'Brien and Troy Baker, one of the most prolific video game performers around, are set to appear in Death Stranding. The post comes from O'Brien herself as she, Baker, and Norman Reedus pose for a shot. If you're not familiar with her work, you'll have heard her voice characters such as...
News January 2018 NPD: PS4 Drives Most Revenue as Monster Hunter: World Dominates
Industry up 59 per cent year-over-year
The PlayStation 4 couldn’t slow the momentum of the Nintendo Switch in January 2018’s NPD report, as the Mario maker’s latest piece of hardware topped unit sales in what was an amazing month for the United States games industry overall. However, Sony will be secretly pleased, as its system generated the...
News Ivy and Zasalamel Return in SoulCalibur VI
Two more characters confirmed
As you can tell by the two new character trailers that we've embedded, two veteran fighters are returning to the fray in SoulCalibur VI. Ivy is back with her chain-whip-magic-sword thing intact, and Zasalamel is keen to show off the sharp edge of his scythe. Both characters are looking rather good in game's new engine...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Tops 1 Million Sales in Under Two Weeks
Sharp
Once again proving that there's a real thirst for deep role-playing games, Kingdom Come: Deliverance has passed 1 million sales across all platforms. The dramatic tale of peasants, knights, and war launched only nine days ago, so that's a pretty good result for developer Warhorse Studios. Of course, what's also impressive is that this is a...
News EA Play Returns in June for Annual E3 Bonanza
Battlefield! Anthem! Sports!
Electronic Arts’ annual E3-but-totally-not-E3 extravaganza will return on 9th June through 11th June, with fans once again admitted entry free of charge. Scheduled to take place at the Hollywood Palladium, the publisher claims that it’s a “place to connect with our games and each other, whether you’re joining us...
News Trailblazers Looks Like a Cool Mashup of WipEout and... Splatoon?
Coming this year to PS4
Above is the announcement trailer for a brand new arcade racing game named Trailblazers, and it does an excellent job of explaining what this interesting new game is all about. Coming from a new studio called Supergonk, this neat looking racer features anti-gravity vehicles, twisty tracks, and team-based gameplay. However,...
News Fortnite's 3.0 Update Bolsters Building
All nite long
Battle royale sensation Fortnite is getting its 3.0 update, improving building mechanics in a number of ways. Arguably the biggest new feature will be Turbo Building, allowing players to continuously build constructions by holding down the right trigger instead of having to constantly press it - something that'll really help when you...
News DJMax Respect Dances to PS4 on 6th March
Not the Dark Souls of rhythm games
Perennially popular South Korean rhythm-‘em-up DJMax Respect will make its PlayStation 4 debut in North America and Europe on 6th March. This is a first for the series, as it’s never released in Europe on a Sony system before. It’s also the first edition since DJMax Technika Tune, which launched on the PS...
News Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2's Big Balance Patch Is Due Out Next Month
Gearing up
The fighting game masters over at Arc System Works have announced that the big "Re-Finement" update for Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2 will launch on the 1st March on PlayStation 4. The patch brings balance changes and gameplay tweaks across the board, putting the console release in line with the arcade version of the game. Alongside all of the...
Wednesday21st Feb 2018
News EU PS Store Sale Discounts Dozens of Great PS4 Games
Yakuza! Destiny! So much more
There’s a great new sale live on the European PlayStation Store, so you may want to look away until payday arrives. Perhaps the biggest highlight from where we’re sitting is Yakuza Kiwami for a bargain bin £11.99 – a great option if you’ve polished off Yakuza 0 and are waiting for the now-delayed Yakuza 6 to...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Nothing Can Stop Monster Hunter: World, Now Closing in on 3 Million
PS4 still number 1 in Japan
Monster Hunter: World is top of the Japanese software charts for the fourth week in a row, shifting a further 85,000 copies on PlayStation 4. To date, Capcom's role-playing title has sold around 1.9 million physical copies in Japan. Combine that with the recently revealed digital sales -- totalling around 652,000 -- and...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Edits Classroom Scenario for Inclusivity
Update: Nude statues also censored
Historical accuracy is a hot button topic in the wake of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, with the game criticised for its lack of representation. Warhorse, the title’s developer, claims that it consulted historians in order to determine the ethnicity of the title’s cast, but some critics have pointed to the...
News Sony Announces My PlayStation, a Browser Based PSN Portal
Manage your account online
Sony has today announced My PlayStation, a new service that essentially lets you access various PlayStation Network features away from your console. The Japanese PlayStation Blog states that you'll now be able to search for players, manage your Friends list, and send/receive messages via the new site, which you'll be able...
Feature Five Years Ago Today, Sony Announced the PS4
We remember the legendary event
Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun? It’s been an incredible five years since Sony announced the PlayStation 4, a console which is now nearing that all-important 100 million units milestone. The climate was totally different back then, of course: the Japanese giant’s PlayStation 3 had rebounded from a...
Soapbox Why Burnout Paradise Makes Perfect Sense as EA's First Remaster
Stephen thinks the forward-thinking online features will thrive on PS4
Remasters and remakes are big business nowadays. Sony released a spruced up version of Shadow of the Colossus a couple of weeks ago, and it’s been extremely well received. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was a surprise success story for Activision, reviewing strongly and...
News Sparkly JRPG Shining Resonance Refrain Arrives on PS4 This Summer in the West
Ooh, shiny
A PlayStation 3 role-playing title that never made it West, Shining Resonance is leaving its native Japan this summer as a PlayStation 4 port. Titled Shining Resonance Refrain, this enhanced re-release will feature 150 items that were previously downloadable content. Alternate character outfits and all that stuff. As for the game itself,...
Hands On Assassin's Creed Origins Discovery Tour Is a Thoughtful and Interesting Addition
And it's free
The latest update for Assassin's Creed Origins adds a whole new game mode: the Discovery Tour. Ubisoft has teamed up with various historians in order to transform the title's virtual Egypt into a place of learning. The game's full, unedited open world is yours to explore without fear of combat or death, and dotted all around the map...
News Not Even EA's Greedy Enough to Add Microtransactions to Burnout Paradise Remastered
Pitchforks down
An erroneous product listing for Burnout Paradise Remastered sent the Internet into a bit of a spin overnight, as it mentioned “optional” in-game purchases for the upcoming re-release of Criterion’s classic arcade racer. It was, of course, just an error – but given EA’s recent history, many players had their pitchforks out...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 69-72
Ready? Fight!
This is the eighteenth 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...
Tuesday20th Feb 2018
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Pickpocketing Tips and Tricks - How to Learn It and Pick Pockets
Peter picked a pocket full of pickled pepper
So you want to be some kind of shady thief or vagabond in Kingdom Come: Deliverance but can't figure out how to pickpocket or do it? Well, you've come to the right place. In this guide we'll go over how to learn pickpocketing, then how to do it. So if you want to turn Henry into a total miscreant...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance FAQ - How to Get a Spade, Find Lockpicks, and More
All of your questions answered
Kingdom Come: Deliverance doesn't always give you the answer to its many quandaries. In fact, often you'll be sent on a task only to find an annoying stumbling block like you don't have a spade or lockpicks. But fear not! We've rounded up all of your frequently asked questions into one place to help you. Feel free to...
Guide New PS4 Games Releasing in February 2018
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 release date in Feb 2018
What new PS4 games will release in February 2018? We’ve got all the dates and all of the intel on what is shaping up to be a pretty big month for the PlayStation 4 yet again. The highlights this time include Sony’s anticipated Shadow of the Colossus remake, as well as Owlboy, Metal Gear...
Hands On Apex Construct Is a Beautiful But Irritating PSVR Adventure
Crap controls are a mood killer
The name Apex Construct reveals quite a lot about Fast Travel Games’ debut project. Created by ex-DICE employees specifically for PlayStation VR, it’s a narrative-based first-person shooter in which you’re armed with a bow-and-arrow in a distorted dystopian Earth. Despite the striking visual identity, though, it...
News Burnout Paradise Remastered Finally Confirmed, First Footage and Screenshots Revealed
Includes all DLC
Well, there it is. EA has at last officially announced Burnout Paradise Remastered. This marks the publisher's first foray into the remastering business. In a press release, EA has confirmed the title will include all DLC packs, which includes the sizeable Big Surf Island expansion. In addition, it will run in glorious 4K at 60...
News Assassin's Creed Origins PS4 Patch 1.3 Out Now, Adds New Game Plus, Discovery Tour
And throws in a few fixes
Boot up your PlayStation 4 right now and you should find that the latest update for Assassin's Creed Origins is available to download. Patch 1.3 adds a much requested new game plus option to the game, allowing you to restart Bayek's adventure with all of your levels, skills, a equipment intact. The update also introduces...
News Geralt in a Bathtub, Soon to Be on Your Desk in Figure Form
Soak it up
Well would you look at that, it's a figurine of Geralt having a bath. Spotted at the New York Toy Fair by Polygon, the figure depicts one of the early scenes from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, in which protagonist and grizzled warrior Geralt enjoys a good old soak. Unfortunately, if you were banking on spying the bits that his...
News Monster Hunter: World Actually Broke 2 Million Sales at Launch in Japan
Digital figures are in
The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu reveals that Monster Hunter: World sold 652,614 digital copies over the weekend that it launched in Japan. This means that, when added to its initial retail sales of 1.35 million copies, World actually managed to break 2 million sales over just three days. That's a whole new level of...
News Onrush Looks Like Motorstorm on Steroids in Brand New Trailer
New footage at last
The Onrush social media channels have been teasing new footage of the upcoming arcade racer for what feels like an eternity, but a new video has finally made its way online. Featuring various different courses and vehicle types, this bears more than a passing resemblance to Motorstorm, which is no bad thing in our books. It...
Store Update 20th February 2018 (Europe)
Can you Survive it?
Perhaps not the largest European PlayStation Store update ever today, but it’s still a pretty darn meaty one. The highlight has to be Metal Gear Survive, which is sure to split fan opinion no matter how good the final product ends up being. Other noteworthy games include Past Cure and Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet. PS4 Games:...
News The Burnout Paradise Remaster Rumour Mill Keeps On Turning
Oh won't you please take me home
Burnout Paradise Remastered has been a continuous possibility for the last couple of months, with rumours, retail listings, and more seemingly outing the project. Despite this, no official word on such a game has been made, and things have definitely quietened down recently. However, fresh evidence has cropped up...
Rumour Another Toy Company Thinks a New Sonic Racer Is Coming
Toy story
Following on from the UK toy maker Zappies mentioning a brand new Sonic racing title is in the works, another toy manufacturer has joined the conversation. Diamond Select Toys also passed comment on the rumoured game, adding a little extra fuel to the fire. The company was present at the New York Toy Fair, where a spokesperson told an...
News Rocket League Raises the Bat Signal from 5th March
Animated series next?
Two classic Batmobiles are set to join Rocket League’s growing vehicular roster from 5th March, with the Christopher Nolan-era Tumbler and the iconic 1989 Tim Burton-era roadster both scheduled to be added to the title as part of the DC Super Heroes add-on pack. Of course, the DLC includes more than merely two new vehicles,...
News Watch the First Magical 15 Minutes of Ni no Kuni II
Brave new world
If you're not arsed about going into Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom completely fresh, then you may be interested in watching the first 15 minutes of the game. The official video shows us the opening scenes of the upcoming role-playing release, and although we opted to only give it a brief look, the storytelling really seems on...
Monday19th Feb 2018
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Beginner's Tips and Tricks - How to Adjust to Medieval Life
How to get started in epic RPG
Kingdom Come: Deliverance focuses so hard on realism that even the simplest tasks we take for granted in other video games are difficult here. That's because, for the most part, you're performing a simulation of the real thing. As a result, you're probably going to need a few pointers before you dive straight...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Combat Tips and Tricks - How to Survive in Battle
En garde
Kingdom Come: Deliverance sticks so steadfastly to its realism that even the simplest of actions can get quite complicated. Then there's combat, which is one of the most difficult features to get to grips with. But get to grips with it you shall – particularly if you pay attention to our guide. We're going to run you through the basics,...
News Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition Spotted for PS4
What is it?
Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition appears to be a product in the pipeline – well, assuming a listing spotted on Amazon Germany is accurate. No other details are included on the page, but speculation is already ripe regarding what it could contain. The package has a 23rd March release date attached which certainly seems legit to us...
Shhh. Be vewy vewy quiet, I’m hunting rabites
Secret of Mana is a remake of one of the SNES’ best loved JRPGs. It was widely praised at the time for its fun hack-'n'-slash combat, beautiful music, and vibrant graphics. However this 2018 remake feels like its stripped away some of the magic of the original and instead made its shortcomings much...
PlayStation
Are we alone in the universe? Whatever the answer ends up being, it has some pretty heavy ramifications across multiple facets of society, such as religion and science. The Station looks to explore these topics by telling the story of The Espial, a space station setup to observe an alien civilisation to determine if first contact should...
Guide Kingdom Come: Deliverance Lockpicking Tips - How to Pick Locks and Get Lock Picks
Attempt failed again?!
Oh man, how annoying is picking locks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance? Seriously, this might be the feature most in need of improvement. Well, we say improvement, but you might as well just toss it in the bin and start over. Complaining about it won't change a thing, though, because right now we have to deal with it. We've spent...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance Save System Improvements in the Works
Coming in future patch
Sick of having to find a bed in order to save hours of progress in Kingdom Come: Deliverance? If so, you may be in luck. Developer Warhorse Studios has said that it plans on improving the current save system in a future update, alongside a bunch of other things. A quick rundown of what the team is working on mentions "Save...
Sunday18th Feb 2018
Left alone
Marooners is a party game that consists of a collection of mini-games thrown together to form a short, competitive title. Each game will only last a measly five minutes with up to four players local or six players online battling it out to be the last one standing in each mini-game. In arena mode you battle against your opponents,...
Monday19th Feb 2018
News PSVR Price Drop Arrives in USA for a Few Weeks
Update: First deals live
There’s honestly never been a better time to purchase PlayStation VR, as more and more promising titles continue to pad out the release schedule. And over in North America, Sony’s decided to make the headset more affordable for the time being, with the headset going as low as $199.99 starting Sunday, 18th February...
News New SOMA PS4 Update Adds Safe Mode
Just your imagination
Quite some time ago, Frictional Games promised to bring an update to its sci-fi horror title, SOMA, that would add a Safe Mode. The update has finally arrived, and you can download the patch now. Safe Mode removes all enemy encounters, which many found to be out of place in SOMA's narrative driven experience. This allows you...
News New BioMutant Video Gives a Brief Glimpse at Gameplay
Boing!
THQ Nordic has just uploaded a new teaser for the unique BioMutant. Still scheduled for release this year, we've not heard too much about the title as yet, but this new video gives us a little sneak peek. It's not long at 90 seconds, but we get a decent look at some different player characters, the combat, and the diverse environments...
News Here's a Closer Look at Some of the PS4's Officially Licensed Controllers
Padding
The PlayStation 4 now has a whole range of officially licensed controllers. From expensive 'pro' controllers to pads designed for smaller hands, there's a surprising amount of choice on offer, and PlayStation Access goes over some of them in their newest video. You can get a decent feel for each controller even though it's a relatively...
News Huge Assassin's Creed Origins Update Adds New Game Plus, Discovery Tour Tomorrow
The big one
The next big Assassin's Creed Origins update is set to deploy on PlayStation 4 tomorrow, the 20th February. Patch 1.3 adds the Discovery Tour to the game, allowing you to explore Egypt with no combat, quests, or story. In their place are a series of educational tours which go over everything from every day life to religious beliefs...
News UK Sales Charts: FIFA 18 Tackles Kingdom Come: Deliverance to Take No.1 Spot
Ball and chainmail
The brand new Kingdom Come: Deliverance had a very strong first week in the UK, but it's FIFA 18 that sits in the throne. Strong promotion of the Switch version saw a huge boost in sales - nearly 500%, according to Gamesindustry.biz. Kingdom Come had to settle for second place, then, but for a brand new IP that takes some creative...
Weirdness Lara Croft Barbie Looks Deep into Your Soul
You'll want to protect her
Few things in life are more terrifying that this Tomb Raider-themed Barbie doll, designed to celebrate the release of the new Alicia Vikander movie. Fresh from her roles as an astronaut, vet, and fashion entrepreneur, the popular toy is now taking a turn as archaeologist Lara Croft herself – complete with steely glare...
News Naruto: Shinobi Striker Open Beta Date Confirmed for This Week
Get those kunai ready
All you ninjas out there best listen up, because Bandai Namco has announced the start and end dates for the Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker open beta on PlayStation 4. You'll be able to join in on the action from the 23rd February -- that's this Friday -- and play over the weekend until the 25th February. If you take...
News We're Definitely Up for This Chibi Nendoroid Monster Hunter: World Figure
The hunt is on
We don't often cover figures here on Push Square, but we'll admit that we've always been tempted by those cute little Nendoroids. The chibi-style figures have covered numerous video game properties over the years, and now, owner GoodSmile Company has announced that it's making a Monster: Hunter World Nendoroid. Kitted out in...
News Moss Squeaks onto PSVR Next Week
New trailer released
The release date for Polyarc's anticipated PlayStation VR title, Moss, has been announced. The lovely looking adventure game will release for Sony's headset on 27th February, in just over a week's time. Tam Armstrong, co-founder of Polyarc, has taken to the PlayStation Blog to talk about the game's development. "It’s been a...
Sunday18th Feb 2018
News Spider-Man PS4 Toys Infiltrate Toy Fair 2018
Thwip
Spider-senses are tingling at Toy Fair 2018 in New York this weekend, as Hasbro is showing off some toys based upon Insomniac Games’ upcoming Spider-Man game for the PlayStation 4. These snaps captured by Marvel’s Ryan Penagos show off a plastic version of the popular web-slinger in his latest outfit, with Mr. Negative ominously...
Saturday17th Feb 2018
News PS4 Trophies Show 67% of Players Have Stuck with Monster Hunter: World into High Rank
That's a promising statistic
A lot of people quit games pretty early on. They lose interest or they start playing something else, and the game doesn't get finished. This has always been a worry for many developers, which leads to a lot of specific design choices that aim to keep players engaged. Monster Hunter: World doesn't seem to have that...
Tyson with death
One of the most powerful experiences in PlayStation VR is when you feel like there’s a real person standing in front of you, and Knockout League’s colourful cast of characters certainly sell the illusion that you’re in a boxing ring. This is unashamedly a virtual reality version of Nintendo’s legendary Punch-Out!! franchise...
News Dynasty Warriors 9 Is the 'Worst Performing Game' on PS4 Pro
And PS4's even worse
Digital Foundry's had its say on Dynasty Warriors 9, and unsurprisingly, the tech heads aren't impressed. The publication cuts to the chase quickly, stating that Dynasty Warriors 9 is probably the "worst performing game we've seen to date" on the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X. Yikes. The bottom line is that the game can...
Ain’t nobody got time for that
Time Recoil is a top-down, twin-stick shooter from 10tons, who's well-versed in this genre with the likes of Crimsonland, Neon Chrome, and Jydge. In Time Recoil you take on the role of a rebel member that has super powers, enabling her to slow time whenever she gets a kill. Using your powers and wormholes you...
News Broly and Bardock Confirmed as First Dragon Ball FighterZ DLC Characters
Super, saiyans
The first additional character pack for Dragon Ball FighterZ has been leaked ahead of an official announcement or inevitable trailer. The latest issue of Japanese publication V-Jump reveals that Broly and Bardock will be joining the playable roster in the near future. Supposedly, a release date will be confirmed in the next issue...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 207
Short but sweet
The days are getting longer again, which means you may be in need of your curtains to block the light out. The video game release schedule has certainly slowed down since Monster Hunter: World launched, so what’s keeping you busy at the moment? You know the drill. Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: It's back to the wilderness this...
Friday16th Feb 2018
Review Kingdom Come: Deliverance (PS4)
Deliver us from evil loading screens
It doesn't feel right to describe Kingdom Come: Deliverance as an RPG – at least not by modern standards. At first glance, you'd be forgiven for comparing it to the likes of Skyrim or The Witcher. It's a first person adventure set in a vast medieval world with swords, danger, and intrigue lurking around every...
Chat crap get banged
You’ll need a strong stomach, but EA Sports UFC 3 simply feels good. Dana White’s snowballing brand of mixed martial arts is not known for pulling its punches, and the third instalment in EA Sports’ series hits similarly hard, with wince-inducing haymakers breaking noses like they’re breadsticks. Industry leading...
News New Study Suggests Only 6% of People Don't Spend Money on Microtransactions
69% are fine with cosmetic stuff
Well here's a study that makes for some interesting reading. A report entitled Gaming Today, which is based on an online discussion held by figures from across gaming and technology, suggests that the most people really don't care all that much about microtransactions in their video games. Based on one particular...
News Monster Hunter: World PS4 Patch 1.06 Features a Couple of Quick Fixes
Keep 'em coming
A new Monster Hunter: World update's available to download now on PlayStation 4, with Capcom keen to stamp out a couple of minor issues. Patch 1.06 only weighs in at around 82MB, so there's no need to fret about your remaining hard drive space just yet. Here's a quick rundown of what the update does, according to Capcom: Fixed an...
News Grab a Bargain This Weekend in New European PS Store Sale
That Friday feeling
The EU PlayStation Store has another sale going down, but only for this weekend. If you're on the hunt for a good deal, there are a handful of games worth prizing your wallet open for. There are some big savings to be had on some major titles. Dark Souls III is just £13.99, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is £15.99, and The Evil...
Hands On Knockout League Is Pitch Perfect Punch-Out!! for PSVR
Little Mac and cheese
Punch-Out!! is such a great game that it’s a surprise the formula doesn’t get “borrowed” more often. Knockout League does nothing to hide its Glass Joe shaped inspirations, delivering a PlayStation VR experience that owes its entire existence to Nintendo’s legendary boxing series. But while it is shameless to an...
News CD Projekt Red Wades in on Loot Box Debate
Meanwhile, a U.S. Senator calls for investigation
After Hawaiian politician Chris Lee proposed government action against loot boxes earlier this week, the ongoing debate surrounding them has showed no signs of stopping. Now, CD Projekt Red has voiced its opinions on the subject. Marcin Iwiński, co-founder of the beloved Witcher developer, said in...
News Assassin's Creed Origins Survey Hits at Potential Settings for Future Games, Japan Included
Vikings, King Arthur, and more
According to PlayStation Trophies, Ubisoft's been sending out another survey asking players about their thoughts on Assassin's Creed and what they'd like to see going forward. The survey goes on to list potential settings for future titles, and there are some interesting ideas here. The dark ages and King Arthur...
News US PS4 Flash Sale Serves Up Something for the Weekend
How low can you go?
Cleared your backlog and looking for something new to play ahead of the weekend? Sony’s stealth dropped a new PlayStation 4 Flash Sale on the US PlayStation Store, and it’s got a handful of bargains worth your eagle eye. Highlights include Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag for $9.89, inFAMOUS: First Light for $5.99, and even...
News One Piece: World Seeker Aims to Replicate the 'Freedom' of One Piece with Its Open World
A pirate's life
One Piece: World Seeker's got a new trailer in which producer Koji Nakajima talks us through the concept behind the game's open world focus. "There are many action-adventure games out there already," Nakajima begins. "But they come with certain restrictions, such as invisible walls, for example." "One of the best parts of One...
Interview Quickfire Questions with the Team Behind All-Female Fighter SNK Heroines
Go girls
SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy was announced back in January, and it immediately attracted some attention for its, er, unique approach to being a fighting game. Featuring female combatants from across the SNK universe, we wanted to find out a little more about this upcoming brawler, so we exchanged some quickfire questions with the team...
News Rick & Morty: Virtual Rick-ality Heading to PlayStation VR in April
Wubba lubba dub dub
We don't have too much longer to wait to get our hands on Rick & Morty: Virtual Rick-ality: it's heading to PlayStation VR on 10th April 2018. Writing on the PlayStation Blog, Brad Nicholson of Adult Swim Games goes into a little more detail on what to expect from the game. Virtual Rick-ality is an adventure game that...
News SoulCalibur VI Trailer Invites You to Take a Closer Look at Sword Wielding Samurai Mitsurugi
He's looking well
Mitsurugi's been a part of SoulCalibur since the beginning, and he remains a fan favourite fighter. Unsurprisingly, the Japanese warrior returns in SoulCalibur VI, and this new trailer gives us a better idea of what he's all about with comments from producer Motohiro Okubo. Obviously Mitsurugi draws inspiration from the samurai,...
Thursday15th Feb 2018
News Fortnite: Battle Royale Offers Exclusive PS Plus Items
Well fort-out
Fortnite: Battle Royale is still taking the PlayStation 4 by storm, and now developer Epic Games has announced some exclusive cosmetic items for PlayStation Plus subscribers. The PlayStation Plus Celebration Pack is available from now until 1st February 2019, and contains a PlayStation-themed wingsuit and outfit. Are you still...
Soapbox Dynasty Warriors 9 Broke My Heart
Xiahou Done
Bloody Dynasty Warriors 9. What a bitter disappointment that turned out to be. Now that I've had time to reflect on Koei Tecmo's latest and my own review of the game (which you can read through here), I've come to the conclusion that I've had my heart broken by a video game, and I'm still coming to terms with it. Now...
News Farming Simulator 19 Is Not to Be Confused with Far Cry 5
Not horsing around
Change the logos in this Farming Simulator 19 debut trailer and you’ve got a killer commercial for Far Cry 5, but the only dead heading you’ll be doing here is to your ripened barley. Focus Home Interactive, in conjunction with developer Giants Software, has announced the next edition in its barnstorming agricultural brand –...
Competition Win Dissidia Final Fantasy NT's Ultimate Collector's Edition
Update: Winner announced
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT is available now on the PlayStation 4, allowing the legendary franchise’s famous cast of characters to duke it out in an array of eye-searingly intense arena battles. And to celebrate the console release of the long-awaited arcade title, we’re giving away one Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Ultimate...
Soapbox I Miss the Mystery of Video Games
The great unknown
At the risk of sounding like an old man yelling at a cloud, I don’t half miss the old days. There was a time when the Internet cost a penny a minute (absurd, I know) and I got most of my gaming news from magazines. I always remember having a rough idea in my mind of when E3 was scheduled to take place, and I’d anticipate the...
News Square Enix Reflects on Final Fantasy XV in New Developer Diary
A royal thank you!
Final Fantasy XV has gone through some significant changes since it first launched on PlayStation 4 back in November 2016 after a tortuous ten year development cycle. We could drag on about how some of the game's downloadable content falls short, or how it feels like it concludes what should have been a complete game on launch...
News How the Heck Is Football Supposed to Work with PSVR?
Hand ball
We reckon you could probably make a pretty great American Football game with PlayStation VR, especially from the quarterback position – but how is soccer supposed to work? Well, SportsBarVR developer Cherry Pop Games reckons it’s figured it out with VRFC – a new football-based virtual reality title set to release on 27th February...
News Code Vein's Multiplayer Lets You Fight Alongside a Friend
Soulsmates
Bandai Namco's shed a little bit of light on how multiplayer works in upcoming action role-playing title Code Vein. Basically, you'll be able to invite a friend to your game and tackle its many challenges together. It should be nice to have the option of seeking help when the going gets really tough. The twist here is that you already...
News New US PlayStation Store Sale Reduces 2K's Titles
Bargain
Feeling flush? Another new sale has hit the North American PS Store, this time focusing on games published by 2K. Included in the deal are some pretty big games. Among the titles on offer are XCOM 2, WWE 2K18, and BioShock: The Collection, but there are a few more games in the deal that are worth a look. The much maligned Battleborn could...
Wednesday14th Feb 2018
News Upcoming Witcher 3 Card Collecting Spin-Off Title Gwent Is Getting an Arena Mode
Interesting, but very similar to Hearthstone
We're still waiting on a release date for Gwent: The Witcher Card Game on PlayStation 4; last we heard, developer CD Projekt Red said it will be released when it's ready. Can't argue with that. Well, the team certainly hasn't been resting on its laurels as it today announced a new game mode for its...
Thursday15th Feb 2018
News Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Slam Dunks a Physical Release This Spring on PS4
Swish
Anyone old enough to remember the infamous (and rubbish) Mega Drive brawler Shaq Fu will surely question the title’s return on modern consoles, but here it is, whether you like it or not. Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is an all-new 2.5D beat ‘em up starring Shaquille O’Neal, and the trailer, embedded above, promises the game will be “better...
News Mafia III Developer Hangar 13 Hit With Job Cuts
2K reduces staff
A new report from Kotaku states that Hangar 13, the studio behind 2016's Mafia III, has suffered a significant number of layoffs. Publisher 2K told Kotaku that staff reductions have been made at Hangar 13 "in order to ensure that the studio’s resources are properly aligned with its long-term development plans". Their statement...
News New Onrush Teaser Offers A Tiny Glimpse of Gameplay
The calm before the stampede
We haven't seen all that much of Onrush, the new game from the talent behind Motorstorm and DriveClub. Details are beginning to trickle out, however; not too long ago, we learned of the game's release date and pre-order bonuses, and now, we have a brand new, albeit brief, video. At only 20 seconds long, it shows only...
News Assassin's Creed Origins' Educational Discovery Mode Tours Egypt on 20th February
Back to school
Assassin’s Creed Origins is arguably the best entry in Ubisoft’s stealth series to date, but the French publisher’s hoping to repurpose the title’s outstandingly detailed open world from 20th February with its free educational Discovery Mode DLC. Featuring 75 guided tours, the content aims to teach you more about Ancient...
News Ni no Kuni II's Looking Especially Lovely in Early Story Gameplay
The adventure begins
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom looks great -- we've known that for quite a while. The incredibly pretty role-playing game has a real fairy tale charm to it, and that's something you don't often see these days. Bandai Namco's released ten minutes of new footage taken from the English version of the release, showcasing a stint...
Wednesday14th Feb 2018
Guide The Best PS4 Local Multiplayer Games
The cream of the PlayStation 4's offline multiplayer crop
While many titles offer great online experiences, nothing quite beats local multiplayer together with friends and family in the same room. Finding the right game can quickly turn four best mates into mortal enemies, or turn the group into a hysterical mess of laughter, screams, and joy...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda's Multiplayer Is Still Being Updated
Clearly it's making money
Last summer, BioWare stated that it would be -- rather prematurely -- ending support for Mass Effect: Andromeda, and for fans, hopes of any meaningful single player downloadable content went down the drain. However, despite leaving the game's oft criticised campaign behind, the developer's been tweaking the title's...
Feature The Best and Worst Run Animations on PlayStation
Jog on
Animation is something we sort of take for granted in games, these days. Most of it is now pretty good, but do you remember a time in PlayStation's history when even a simple run animation was laughable? We certainly do. Not everyone can be Naughty Dog, but that's the beauty of it; games old and new have wildly different animation, some of it...
News Kingdom Hearts III Release Date Might Not Be Announced at E3 After All
We goofed
Square Enix revealed Kingdom Hearts III's main theme and a new trailer at the D23 Expo in Tokyo last weekend, but it was also falsely reported that a release date for the game would be announced at E3 this year. Forgive us for getting excited at an announcement of an announcement via a Tweet, but it turns out that this was actually a bit...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Monster Hunter's Still King, Dynasty Warriors Continues to Decline
A slippery slope
It's been a busy week for PlayStation in Japan. Monster Hunter: World is still king of the Japanese software charts, staying strong at number one for the third consecutive week. Capcom's brilliant action role-playing game shifted a further 159,000 copies on PlayStation 4. Unable to knock it off its perch was the...
News THQ Nordic Now Owns Metro, Dead Island, Saints Row, More in New Acquisition
Publisher purchases Koch Media
THQ Nordic has felt like a bit of a B-team player for a while, re-releasing a lot of its back catalogue and slowly accumulating more and more IPs. It seemed that no one was really paying them much attention, but that may be about to change; the publisher has just made a serious acquisition in the purchase of Koch Media...
News Attach Your PS Move to a Plush Toy in Konrad the Kitten
"This makes your virtual kitten feel like a real one"
In perhaps the silliest use of the PlayStation Move yet, German developer FuzionPlay has developed a mode for its upcoming PlayStation VR pet sitting sim Konrad the Kitten where you attach one of the motion controllers to a plush toy with “elastic bands or scrunchies” for added authenticity...
News Dynasty Warriors 9 PS4 Patch 1.03 Promises to Improve Poor Frame Rate
Let's hope it works
After many years of waiting, Dynasty Warriors 9 is finally here -- but it's proved to be a divisive release. Critics appear torn on the title's open world and the new systems that it brings, but if there's one thing that we can surely all agree on, it's that the game runs like crap. As mentioned in our review, the title...
News The Evil Within 2 Adds First-Person Mode with New Update
Evil influence?
So, The Evil Within 2 is getting a first-person mode for some reason, allowing you to play through the game from the perspective of its grizzled protagonist. An interesting addition, to say the least. The mode is added via the game's latest patch, which means it obviously won't cost you a penny. We wonder how much it'll change...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 2 - Matches 65-68
Ready? Fight!
This is the seventeenth week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, and the first week of round 2 matches. 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...
Interview Dakko Dakko on Bringing a PS Vita Classic to PSVR
Pop-Up Pilgrims takes Sony's headset by storm
It’s only when you’ve been doing this job for a few years that you build up a library of games in your mind that many will have forgotten. For some reason, Floating Cloud God Saves the Pilgrims is one title that this author remembers well. The Dakko Dakko developed curio started life as a PlayStation...
News Sony's No Heroes Allowed! Dashes to Smartphones in Japan
Bricking it
Sony’s versatile first-party franchise No Heroes Allowed! has arrived on Japanese smartphones today, as part of label ForwardWorks’ ongoing mobile initiative. Officially named No More Heroes! DASH, the brick-matching puzzler sees you aligning shapes in order to summon monsters and repel hideous heroes – par for the course for the...
Tuesday13th Feb 2018
News Ubisoft Focusing on Adding More DLC to Assassin's Creed Origins
Rather than making a new game
With the success and popularity of Assassin's Creed Origins, many have been wondering what Ubisoft's next move will be when it comes to the historical franchise. Will the French publisher opt to pump out another game later this year? A sequel to Origins, perhaps? Or will it take its time, and try for another hit a...
Review Dynasty Warriors 9 (PS4)
Big trouble in big China
Dynasty Warriors as a series hasn't changed much over the years. Sure it's had its playable character roster expanded significantly, and it's had the odd combat system overhaul here and there, but the core concept has always remained the same: it's one super overpowered Chinese warrior (you) versus entire armies that flood...
Usain Bolt's retirement plan
Movement is one of the toughest things to get right in virtual reality right now. It can work like a charm in some cases, transporting you to a world that you feel fully immersed in as you interact with the environment around you. Or, it can knock you off guard and send you searching for the nearest toilet. Sprint...
Hands On Kingdom Come: Deliverance Marries the Open World of Skyrim With... The Sims?
Say goodbye to your social life
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the latest invader to land on our shores, readying its blade to take Skyrim's crown. Much like The Elder Scrolls before it, this is a first person RPG of epic proportions, with a massive game world to explore, side quests aplenty, and as many systems as you have hair follicles on your...
Rumour Spyro Remaster Roaring to PS4 Later This Year
Exclusive at launch
Following the runaway success of the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Activision is lining up a Spyro the Dragon Trilogy remaster for the PlayStation 4. According to Kotaku – citing sources familiar with the project – all three of Insomniac Games’ enormously popular PSone platformers will be resurrected for the new-gen...
Round Up Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS4 Reviews Split Critics
Does it deliver?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance brings unprecedented historical simulation to the PlayStation 4 this week, and its split critics right down the middle. While we’re still working through this behemoth buccaneer through the Middle Ages, our first impressions have been largely positive – even though we appreciate this experience is...
News Kingdom Come Launch Issues Noted, Should Be Patched in 'Approximately 2 Weeks'
Coming soon
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is out today on PlayStation 4 (you can read our hands on impressions here) but it hasn't enjoyed an especially smooth launch. Many players are reporting progression bugs, framerate issues, and a bunch of other things, but developer Warhorse Studios is at least listening. Creative director Daniel Vávra...
Store Update 13th February 2018 (Europe)
Big time
It’s an absolutely gigantic week on the European PlayStation Store this week – like, frighteningly so. Secret of Mana is probably the biggest new release of the week, but Ramsey will kill us if we don’t mention Dynasty Warriors 9. Then there’s Crossing Souls and Sprint Vector, as well as Fe. If we’re all being honest, this week is...
Feature Are You Still Hooked on Monster Hunter: World?
The grind never ends
It's been a few weeks since Monster Hunter: World launched on PlayStation 4, meaning we're now at that all-important point where we can look back on the time that we've spent with the game and ask ourselves: are we still hooked? Have we enjoyed the experience up to this point? Has Monster Hunter: World lived up to the hype?...
There is no game, only Zuul
80s pop culture has been gaining momentum in a big way in recent years, between things like the mega popular Stranger Things and the ever-expanding – and much deserved – popularity of synthwave in the music scene. The decade was rich with shows, films, songs, and everything in between that people young...
News Hawaii's Government Proposes Action Against Loot Boxes
Loot out
Everyone's probably tired of hearing about it, but it seems like we still haven't seen the end of the Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot box controversy's consequences. In what is a landmark for laws regulating games - something scarce in most countries until now - Representative Chris Lee of Oahu has proposed two bills to the Hawaii State...
News Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Won't Be Part of Capcom Pro Tour 2018 After All
Capcom confirms
A while back, Capcom showed potential interest in expanding its selection of competitive games for its annual Capcom Pro Tour, all in the name of a renewed focus on esports. This led to much speculation over whether the company would add titles outside of Street Fighter V to this year's tour -- namely Marvel vs. Capcom:...
News First Person Puzzler Q.U.B.E. 2 Squares Up On PS4 Next Month
Be there
Toxic Games, the developer behind Q.U.B.E. 2, has announced the release date for its upcoming sequel. You'll be shifting multicoloured blocks around clinical environments on 13th March 2018. Following on from Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut - which we were quite fond of - the next game in the series adopts a similar structure, tasking you with...
Monday12th Feb 2018
Review Dissidia Final Fantasy NT (PS4)
Shut the hell up, kupo
There are few franchises in video gaming quite like Final Fantasy. After three decades, the series has spawned more iconic characters and cities than most other franchises could hope to achieve in twice as long. The appeal, therefore, of a game like Dissidia Final Fantasy NT should be self-explanatory: take a bunch of...
News Here's Why Kingdom Come: Deliverance's Day One Patch Is So Big
It'll take all knight to download
News last Friday that Kingdom Come: Deliverance's whopping 23GB day one patch will double the size of the game left a few people unhappy – although giant day one patches have become a common occurrence in recent years – so now publisher Deep Silver has revealed the reasons behind the update's size...
News UK Sales Charts: Shadow of the Colossus Looms Large at No.1
Colossal
Monster Hunter: World's reign over the UK weekly chart is over, replaced by another game filled with giant creatures. Shadow of the Colossus takes the top spot, and it comfortably outperforms the 2006 original; launch week sales are 73% higher than they were for the PS2 classic, which also debuted at No.1. Capcom's beast-slaying RPG,...
News Sony Projected a God of War Commercial onto a Basketball Court
Thor you'd seen it all?
Sony’s really banking on God of War doing the business for the PlayStation 4, so it’s perhaps little surprise that it projected a new commercial onto the court of an NBA game in Oakland this weekend. As far as we can tell, this is a CG advertisement which is odd when you consider how good the game looks, but the platform...
News Blanka Electrifies Street Fighter V Later This Month
Shocking
Capcom's released the gameplay trailer for Blanka, Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition's second season three character. The mean green fighting machine's a series veteran, and although there have been times when he's been considered something a joke character in the past, we're happy to see him back in all of his electrifying glory...
News Whimsical PSVR Platformer Moss Dazzles in New Gameplay
Moss mouse
Moss is a forthcoming PlayStation VR puzzle platformer that has headset owners hyped, and judging by this new PlayStation 4 gameplay footage published by PlayStation Underground it’s easy to see why. The title sees you controlling a miniature mouse-like heroine named Quill in a diorama-like fantasy world, and it uses virtual reality to...
Sunday11th Feb 2018
News Is the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection Sneaking to PS4?
Update: Probably not
The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection could be coming to the PlayStation 4, assuming a listing on Texas-based developer Armature’s website is accurate. While the compilation – which features Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker – was originally handled b
Saturday10th Feb 2018
Review The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia (PS4)
Deadly
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is the first console adaptation of The Seven Deadly Sins anime. Published by Bandai Namco and developed by Natsume Atari, Knights of Britannia is a fighting game at its core which follows the plot of the hit anime. The game has two modes: Adventure Mode and Duel Mode, which pretty much do...
News The Lost Child Is a JRPG Set in Modern-Day Tokyo That's Coming West This Summer
New English trailer revealed
NIS America has released a new English trailer for its upcoming Japanese role-playing title, The Lost Child. Set in modern-day Tokyo, The Lost Child was announced for a Western release on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in September of last year. The publisher has also revealed a Limited Edition of the game on...
News Fortnite: Battle Royale to Get 60 Frames-Per-Second Mode on PS4
Within a fortnight?
Fortnite: Battle Royale, Epic Games’ outrageously successful free-to-play Hunger Games-style title, will soon be getting an update that will undoubtedly please many players of the multiplayer smash-hit release. In a lengthy blog post outlining its future plans for the game, Epic notes that console players will soon be able to...
News Kingdom Hearts III Gets a Fantastical New Trailer, Confirms a Bunch of Things
Monster mash
Disney's D23 Expo Japan, starting today, could be the site of an announcement concerning Kingdom Hearts III. The Kingdom Hearts Twitter account teased an appearance at the expo, leading many to speculate whether another trailer or even a release date could be revealed in Tokyo. Kingdom Hearts III's current 2018 release date
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 206
Flu rider
A bout of flu has ravaged Push Square Towers this week, and this author’s taking every opportunity to seek sympathy for his symptoms. It means the weekend couldn’t come soon enough, as we all snuggle down with hot water bottles and video games. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m kicking people in the face in EA Sports UFC 3 this...
News Bridge Constructor Portal Teleports to PS4 on 1st March
Are you GLaDOS?
It’s not the full-length Portal sequel that many wanted, but Bridge Constructor Portal seems like a perfect mash-up from where we’re sitting. As you’d expect, the title sees you both building bridges and utilising portals to help navigate vehicles through pristine lab-like environments. It’s a perfect marriage, as the trailer...
Friday9th Feb 2018
News Sony Surveying Users on Potential PSN Name Changes
It's happening?
Sony is sending out a survey on PlayStation Network name changes. An anonymous tipster forwarded us an email from the platform holder regarding the oft-requested functionality, in which the manufacturer ponders whether “gamers are interested in the feature or not”. Surely it only needs to read the comments section of virtually...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Sword & Shields, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all swords & shields
The Sword & Shield is the quintessential beginner's weapon in Monster Hunter: World, but that's not to say it's no good later in the game. The weapon has a lot going for it. You get a defensive boost thanks to the shield, can move while guarding, and you can even use items without unequipping your weapon...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Light Bowguns, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all light bowguns
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Light Bowgun, the weapon of choice for those that want to fight with a Bowgun, but doesn't want to sacrifice on mobility. While the Heavy Bowgun does deal more damage, and generally has more...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Hammers, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Hammer time
The Hammer is the hardest hitting weapon in Monster Hunter: World, but that comes at a price. It's a little bit slow. Master it, and you won't need speed at all that. The Hammer is capable of stunning even large monsters if you hit them on the head, after which you're free to perform a bunch of devastating charge attacks. If you...
News PS4 Pro's New Supersampling Mode Is Putting in Work
Image quality improvements to various titles
Sony’s adding system-wide supersampling to the PlayStation 4 Pro as part of the in-beta firmware update v5.50, and that means Digital Foundry’s already whipped out its pixel counters and magnifying glasses in order to confirm that
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Lances, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft them
Lance a lot
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Lance, the weapon of choice for those of you that favour defense above all else. With the Lance you'll generally keep your guard up at all times, prodding the monster with your big stick whenever the opportunity presents...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Hunting Horns, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft them
Blow your own horn
Wish you could play Guitar Hero instead of Monster Hunter: World? Why not both? It's not really the same thing, but the Hunting Horn plays a lot like a rhythm action game. It's a weapon designed for multiplayer, and rather than focus on attacking the monsters, you'll remain at the back playing songs to buff and heal the party...
News Unlock Aloy's Bow and Armour Set in Next Monster Hunter: World Event Quest
Prove yourself
Have you earned your Watcher Palico armour in Monster Hunter: World? You'll soon be able to match your companion with an upcoming event quest. Entitled "The Proving", this new quest tasks you with hunting down an Anjanath in the Ancient Forest, which isn't too taxing a job if you've been playing the game for a while. You'll need to...
News Avoid the Outdoor Toilet Stalls in PSVR's ARK Park Next Month
The land before time
PlayStation VR powered ARK: Survival Evolved spin-off ARK Park will finally gain admission to the PlayStation 4 on 22nd March, it’s been announced. Originally announced all the way back in 2016, this educational-esque experience promises to whisk you away to a living, breathing Jurassic Park, where you’ll be able to interact...
News Massive Kingdom Come: Deliverance Patch Doubles the File Size of the Game, Report Says
It's a big 'un
Anticipated first person role-playing title Kingdom Come: Deliverance is out on PlayStation 4 next week, but before you get too excited, it's worth noting that the game reportedly has a huge day one patch that you'll have to download before you can get properly stuck in. According to Gadgets 360, who obtained an early copy, the...
Notch bad
When it comes to local multiplayer games, the PlayStation 4 has become somewhat of a treasure trove. Whether it's the madcap co-op found in Overcooked or the fast-paced archery action of TowerFall Ascension, there's a wealth of excellent titles to fire up when you have company. Hoping to break into your multiplayer gaming rotation is...
News Monster Hunter: World is Now Capcom's Fastest Selling Game of All Time
Publisher's gamble pays off
Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter: World's runaway success has reached a new milestone. Including shipments and digital sales of its popular action RPG, the title has now reached a total of six million. This figure should come as no surprise; the game has been selling well globally on home consoles, and is already...
News Treat Your Player Two with Selected PlayStation Gear Gifts
Roses are red, PlayStation is blue
Sony’s feeling the lurrrve ahead of Valentine’s Day, launching a #BeMyPlayer2 promotion on the PlayStation Gear store filled with fun gaming gifts for your better half. The selection ranges everything from cut-price cufflinks through to a snuggly PaRappa the Rapper toy – perfect for keeping your partner...
News Activision Announces the Inevitable About This Year's Call of Duty
Treyarch in developing new game shocker
Treyarch is developing the next Call of Duty game. That’s literally all Activision would say about the title during a financial call earlier today, although it did tease that it “can’t wait to share more” in the future. Rumour has it that the title is Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 which will adopt a...
News Ooh La La! Hopefully Space Channel 5 VR Comes to PSVR
Left, right, chu, chu, chu
Space Channel 5, the legendary SEGA Dreamcast rhythm release, is making a return on virtual reality headsets this year – and we’re crossing everything for a PlayStation VR port. Set to debut in Japanese arcades this spring ahead of a formal launch for HTC Vive, the title will see you assume the role of a newbie...
PlayStation Store Sales Charts Monster Hunter: World Dominates in Western Territories
Digital monsters
In both the United States and Europe, Monster Hunter: World takes the top spot as the most downloaded game in January. This will come as little surprise; we learned earlier today that the massively successful title is Capcom's fastest selling game ever. In Europe, Gang Beasts continues to do well, and Horizon: Zero Dawn has shot...
News Monster Hunter: World Patch 1.05 Fixes Squads on PS4
Out now
Monster Hunter: World is being enjoyed by a huge global audience, but that's not to say there haven't been any issues. One of the most significant problems on the PS4 version of the game was that a lot of hunters couldn't create or join squads. Thankfully, Capcom has released version 1.05, a p
News Take a Look at the Main Cast of Valkyria Chronicles 4 in Fresh Cinematic Trailer
Squad up
Valkyria Chronicles 4 has a fresh Japanese trailer that gives us a quick look at the game's primary cast. They look like a pretty colourful bunch, and the title itself is looking lovely. Due to launch next month in Japan and later this year here in the West, Valkyria Chronicles 4 marks the series' return to home consoles after a quite a...
Thursday8th Feb 2018
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Bows, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft them
Updated with all bows
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Bow, the weapon of choice for those that like to fight from range while keeping on the move. The Bow may not do an awful lot of damage with each arrow, but the sheer number of them you can fire off at...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Dual Blades, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all dual blades
Monster Hunter: World is all about hunting, and as such you won't make it very far without having something pointy to stick in those nasty monsters. How about two instead of just one? If one sword is 100, surely two swords is 200? Well, if that's your mentality, the Dual Blades are for you. These vicious weapons...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Charge Blades, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all charge blades
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Charge Blade, an intriguing blend of the Sword & Shield and Switch Axe. If you like playing it safe while you wait for an opportunity to stun the monster, then unleash a multitude of deadly...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Long Swords, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft Them
Updated with all long swords
Monster Hunter: World's Long Sword is designed for those that wish they were Samurai. Not only do most designs resemble a katana, but the move set favours swift movement and deadly attacks. If you like to remain on the frontline, dealing solid damage while evading enemy attacks, this is the weapon for you. So read on to...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Weapons - All Switch Axes, Upgrade Trees, and How to Craft them
Updated with all switch axes
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Monster Hunter: World weapons crafting guide. This one focuses on the Switch Axe, the weapon of choice for those that think the best defense is a ridiculously good offense. Seriously, this weapon deals out insane damage at a considerable pace. You'll start off chopping away...
Review Mutant Football League (PS4)
DeadZone
With the NFL season now over and attention turning to the impending Draft, you may be forgiven for feeling like there’s a big American Football-sized hole in your life. The good news is that Mutant Football League, a tongue-in-cheek arcade-leaning reincarnation of the old irreverent SEGA Genesis game of a similar name, has touched down...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Has Undergone Some Big Visual Changes, Reports Say
But we can't see them
Reports coming out of Japan (handily compiled by Gematsu) say that Final Fantasy VII Remake has been altered quite a bit since we last saw it -- at least visually. Apparently, the characters who appeared in past trailers have been redesigned, and a few screenshots of the game were shown off at a recent art exhibition...
News Who Asked for a Battle Royale Game with 'Souls-Like' Combat?
Someone must have
When something’s popular you can count on copy-cats, and Egress is a shining example of that. Described as a “role-playing battle royale with intense hardcore Souls-like combat system”, the Fazan Games developed title clearly has no shame. It’s due out in 2018 on the PlayStation 4, and promises an alternate universe...
Empty chamber
On paper, Out of Ammo sounds like a good idea – but any positive notions are squashed almost as quickly as the game can boot up. Out of Ammo is a blend of real-time strategy and first-person shooter. You take control of a squad from above and build your base, with the ability to switch and control any individual on the ground at...
News The Witcher Dev Will Be at E3 2018, Lending Weight to Cyberpunk 2077 Rumours
Pray for that re-reveal
Last month, the official Twitter account for Cyberpunk 2077 beeped into life after years of silence. Several days later, rumours started to fly around claiming that the game would be re-revealed this summer at E3 2018. For a while, it looked like something big was brewing. But no
News Everybody's Golf Celebrates Final Fantasy's Anniversary with Crossover Content
Chocobos! Moogles! More
Everybody’s Golf will be joining Final Fantasy’s 30th Anniversary festivities with a slew of crossover content currently announced for Japan. Starting from 26th February you’ll be able to purchase a Chocobo golf kart for the game, allowing you to navigate the title’s open courses atop one of the yellow-feathered...
News Grand Theft Auto V Is Getting Closer to the 100 Million Units Milestone
Shipped 15 million units in 2017
Grand Theft Auto V has now shipped a mind-melting 90 million units worldwide, meaning that it added a dizzying 15 million units to its tally in 2017 alone. This means that it comfortably outsold many of last year’s big new releases, despite the open world title first deploying in 2013. It’s a staggering result...
News Final Vampyr Dev Diary Reveals Release Date
Fangs very much
The last of the four-episode web series on DONTNOD's Vampyr has been made available today. This video is entitled "Stories From the Dark", and sees the development team speak about how they've approached storytelling within their latest title. They talk about the narrative bleeding into the gameplay, and how telling stories in games...
News Dragon's Crown Pro Hacks and Slashes Its Way West in May
Dungeon deal
Dragon's Crown Pro actually launches today (8th February) in Japan, but we don't have time to be green with envy as the remastered title has also been given a confirmed Western release date. Blurted out on Twitter by the official PlayStation account, the superb action role-playing game will arrive on the 15th May. For the most...
News Ni No Kuni II Dazzles in Extended PS4 Gameplay Footage
Lovely Ghibli
Phwoar, this is something else, isn’t it? PlayStation Underground has doled out 25 minutes of brand new Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom gameplay footage, and if nothing else it should serve as a reminder of how stunning Bandai Namco’s Studio Ghibli-inspired role-playing game is looking. Just look at it! The video picks up a short...
News Metal Gear Survive Gets Second Beta One Week Before Launch
Gear up
Konami has announced there will be a second open beta test for the fast approaching Metal Gear Survive. Taking place just one week ahead of the game's release, the beta will last for three days, from 15th - 18th February. No specific times have been given. Going by the description on the publisher's website, it sounds like this second test...
Wednesday7th Feb 2018
News The EU PlayStation Store Has Two New Sales, in Case You Needed More
Right in the wallet
We remember a time when people were complaining the European PS Store never had any decent sales, but these days we can hardly move for all the discounts. With the close of the 'Games Under £16' offer drawing to a close, Sony has immediately replaced it with not one, but two new sets of potential savings. First up, we have an...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Armor Sets - All Low Rank Armor Sets and How to Craft Them
Fight to the end(game)
Crafting armor sets is the bread and butter of Monster Hunter: World. From your very first excursion into the dangerous lands of the Ancient Forest, you'll gather materials that you can use to craft bigger and better sets. We want to help you plan your journey from the very beginning right up until your epic fight with Zorah...
Review Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] (PS4)
It was a dark and stormy Under Night In-Birth
The PS4 is well served with 2D fighting games, but that didn’t stop this latest incarnation of the weird and somewhat wonderful Under Night In-Birth universe getting spruced up a little and expanded a lot to make the jump to current-gen hardware. Here, then, is the most complete edition of the deep...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Goes Big at EVO 2018, Marvel: Infinite Doesn't Make the Cut
Full lineup revealed
The official EVO 2018 lineup has been confirmed, with eight fighting games making the cut for the main selection. For those out of the loop, EVO is the world's biggest annual fighting game event -- if a title has its own tournament there, it's usually a good indicator of how healthy its competitive community is. Without further...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of January 2018
Dragon balls, monsters, mountains, and fighters
2018 got off to a flying start with January, which turned out to be an incredibly strong month for new PlayStation games. Our staff vote was a tight one, with three different titles vying for that coveted Game of the Month award -- but ultimately, there can only be one winner. Bronze Trophy: Street...
Text-heavy metal
Tiny Metal is a military themed, turn-based, strategy game similar to Advance Wars. The game is broken up into levels, each one taking roughly 30 minutes, requiring you to clear the map of your foe’s military or conquer their headquarters to win. At the beginning of each level you’ll start with one or two units, foot soldiers...
News Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Look Absolutely Amazing in First Injustice 2 Gameplay
Mean and green
Wow, NetherRealm Studios really knows how to make some great additional characters doesn't it? As we've known for a while now, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming to Injustice 2 as part of a downloadable content pack, and the above gameplay trailer gives us our first proper look at the mean green fighting machines in action...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Dragon Ball FighterZ Can't Topple Monster Hunter, PS4 Still Number 1
Another big week
Monster Hunter: World finds itself at the top of the Japanese software charts for the second week in a row, shifting a further 346,187 copies -- a number most titles can only dream of achieving, even on their debut. Launching straight into second place is Dragon Ball FighterZ, which released a little later in Japan than it did...
News The Surge 2 Announced, Coming to PS4 Next Year
Mech some room for it
Focus Home Interactive has today revealed that it's once again joining forces with Deck 13 to bring us The Surge 2, a sequel to the sci-fi Souls-like action game. It's planned for release in 2019. The sequel will apparently build upon the aspects that people enjoyed - the limb-removing combat and RPG elements - and swap the...
News PSVR's Best Game SUPERHOT VR Receives a Retail Release
SUPER. HOT
SUPERHOT VR, the superb action puzzler for PlayStation VR, is getting a retail release this month for those who prefer boxes and Blu-ray discs. Currently slated for release on 28th February in Europe – there’s no word on North America just yet – the packaged release won’t bundle in any extras, but you will be able to display it on...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 1 - Matches 61-64
Ready? Fight!
This is the sixteenth week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, and the final week of round 1 matches. 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...
News Owlboy Physical Edition Spreads its Wings on PS4 in May
Hootenanny
Owlboy launches on digital storefronts this month - 13th February, to be precise - and we're excited to give it a try. If you're still collecting physical copies of games, however, you're in luck; SOEDESCO is set to publish a retail edition of the platformer. This version of the game will launch a little later in the year on 29th May, so...
News Overwatch's Lunar New Year Event Returns to PS4 Tomorrow
Year of the Dog
Overwatch's Lunar New Year event is returning to the game from the 8th February, and will run for a total of 4 weeks. The event last year, titled Year of the Rooster, consisted of a Capture the Flag mode, new skins and other cosmetic items. This year it's the Year of the Dog, and it sees the return of the Capture the Flag mode with a...
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Tuesday6th Feb 2018
Guide Monster Hunter: World Armor Sets - All High Rank Armor Sets and How to Craft Them
Updated with even more sets
Without armour crafting, there is no Monster Hunter. It's such an integral part of the experience, and your primary motivation for killing large monsters. To help you get all of the high rank sets faster, we've created this enormous list of all of the armor sets in the game, what you need to craft them, and how they will...
Guide Monster Hunter: World - All Monsters, Locations, and Materials
Updated with all monsters and locations!
The whole point of Monster Hunter: World is to hunt and kill monsters. Sure, there's plenty more to do like fishing, capturing wildlife, and crafting nice new weapons and armour, but you'll spend the bulk of your time whacking big monsters with even bigger swords. To help you do that, we've documented the...
News Sony Officially Details PS4 Firmware Update 5.50
Supersampling confirmed
Sony's officially detailed the key features coming to PlayStation 4 via firmware 5.50, which rolls out in beta form today. To be totally honest, many of the tweaks equate to little more than small quality of life improvements, but there are a few points that are worth highlighting. For starters, Supersampling Mode is...
Rumour Official God of War PS4 Controller Spotted in the Wild
Could it be evidence of a bundle?
God of War really isn't too far off from its promised April release date, and Sony's already going in hard with the game's marketing. As such, rumours have been floating around recently regarding a God of War PlayStation 4 bundle, supposedly featuring a limited edition machine. There's been no concrete proof of such...
News February's PS Plus Games Are Available Now
It's Knack time
Good news, everyone - the European Store's PS Plus games have been updated, which means you can finally get your hands on the Internet's favourite action platformer, Knack. The US Store should update soon. Before you get too excited, though, do bear in mind there are plenty of other titles to get stuck into this month. The lovely...
News Unsurprisingly, Dragon Quest XI Won't Be Launching Before April in the West
Square Enix confirms
Well what do you know, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age won't be heading West before April. Crazy, huh? Who saw that one coming? Wall Street Journal reporter Takashi Mochizuki brings word from Square Enix's latest earnings conference, stating on Twitter that the publisher is eyeing fiscal year 2018 when...
Rumour Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Feature a Battle Royale Mode
Lots more in new leak
Rockstar has been tight-lipped about its upcoming Western action game Red Dead Redemption 2. Aside from a couple of trailers and a handful of screenshots, few details have been made available. There are obvious things we can glean from the released material, but we are really in the dark on the game's specific features. Today,...
News MLB The Show 18 Hits a Home Run with Revamped Hitting Engine
Babe Ruth pinch hits roster
Sony’s released the first gameplay trailer of MLB The Show 18, which is scheduled to take the field on 27th March. Reading between the lines of the PlayStation Blog post, this very much sounds like an iterative update on last year’s outstanding entry, with all of the franchise’s most popular modes making a comeback...
Rumour Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to Infiltrate PS4 Later This Year
Top BlOps
We’ve tagged this article as rumour but it’s more predictable than an egregious EA monetisation scheme, isn’t it? Our friends over at Eurogamer.net are reporting that Treyarch is hard at work on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, ahead of release this holiday. Given the success of previous Black Ops instalments, it’s hardly a surprise, is...
News Capcom Chops Back Vancouver Branch as Dead Rising Sequel Is Dialled Down
Unannounced game cancelled
As many as 50 employees have been laid off at Dead Rising 4 developer Capcom Vancouver, according to a Kotaku story citing sources and social media reports. The cutbacks include the cancellation of a project believed to be set in an alternate reality New York, as well as changes to the next Dead Rising title, which had...
News Middle-earth: Shadow of War's First Story Expansion Is Out Now, By the Way
Elves 'n' that
Hey, remember Middle-earth: Shadow of War? The action title garnered a lot of critical praise when it launched in October last year, but it felt like it never really retained any momentum. By the time Game of the Year talk rolled around, it was all but forgotten by most. We suppose it's fortunate then that its first story expansion,...
News Geoff Keighley's E3 Coliseum Returns for E3 2018
Three whole days of streaming
It may only be early February, but many of gaming's biggest players are already eyeing E3 2018. The annual Los Angeles event will, as always, take place this summer, and Geoff Keighley's just jumped on Twitter to let everyone know that his E3 Coliseum is returning. Essentially a set of livestreams stretched over...
Store Update 6th February 2018 (Europe)
Noble beasts await
Shadow of the Colossus is, of course, the headline new addition to the European PlayStation Store this week – but it’s not the only title of note. Other highlights this week include The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia and the extravagantly named Under Night In-Birth EXE:Late. Not going to lie, that title makes us mad...
Monday5th Feb 2018
Guide Monster Hunter: World Tobi-Kadachi - How to Beat It, Weaknesses, and Strategies
Bringing the thunder
Tobi-Kadachi from Monster Hunter: World is thunder and lightning in a monster form. This one will terrorise you from above, flying from treetop to treetop, raining thunder down on unsuspecting victims like you. Follow our strategies below, and pay attention to our tips and you'll walk away alive every single time. Here's how to...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Jyuratodus - How to Beat It, Weaknesses, and Strategies
What lurks beneath
Monster Hunter: World's Jyuratodus is a pretty intimidating monster, as it forces you to fight in water. This slows your movement and affects your ability to dodge, which kind of sucks given how hard it hits. Not only that, but like Barroth, Jyuratodus covers itself in hardened mud that protects it from your attacks. ...
News Sony Rolling Out New Gold Wireless Headset This Month
Virtual 7.1 surround sound
Sony’s affordable Gold Wireless Headset has become a popular accessory on the PlayStation 4, packing reasonable sound quality for a very competitive price. It’s no surprise, then, to learn that the manufacturer is revising the product for 2018, introducing an updated version of the low-priced headphones in both North...
News There's Something a Little Off About One Piece: World Seeker in First Gameplay Footage
Hmmm
We can't quite put our finger on what it is, but One Piece: World Seeker looks... Off. Just a little bit. The open world adventure is due out later this year here in the West, and footage taken from an early live demo of the game has surfaced online. It's got a bit of combat, some exploration -- all the usual stuff. But again, it just seems a...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Barroth - How to Beat It, Weaknesses, and Strategies
Barroth of laughs
Monster Hunter: World's Barroth isn't a particularly tricky monster to beat. While it does have one particularly powerful attack, the biggest trouble you'll have with it is knocking off the hardened mud that it uses as armor. But that's exactly what this guide is for – to help you do just that so you can beat it. We'll also...
Rumour Could a New Sonic Racing Game be SEGA's Big Announcement at SXSW?
Gotta go fast
Last week, we heard that SEGA will be hosting a Sonic the Hedgehog panel during SXSW in March. The publisher has teased that we'll be treated to a look at what's next for the Blue Blur, and with the highs of Sonic Mania and the lows of Sonic Forces, we're very curious to find out what the future holds for the mascot. One thing we...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Pukei-Pukei - How to Beat It, Weaknesses, and Strategies
The Pu-key to defeating it
Pukei-Pukei is an early monster you'll face in Monster Hunter: World. This particular beast stalks the northern zones of the Ancient Forest, and loves a little bit of poison. So much so that many of its attacks use it, and its den is surrounded by poisonous plants. But that's not even the most dangerous aspect of...
News Heat Things Up with 2 Hours of Yakuza 6 English Gameplay
Kazing in
Those lucky b*stards over at PlayStation Access have done it again, streaming two whole hours of English Yakuza 6 gameplay. It's fair to say that the game's looking pretty bloody good -- as is the localisation. Yakuza 0 has really set the bar for Japanese to English translation, so we're glad to see that this upcoming instalment appears to...
News Redeem January 2018's PS Plus Games Before It's Too Late
Deus Ex! Batman! More!
A quick reminder that January 2018’s roster of free PlayStation Plus games will leave the service tomorrow, making way for February 2018’s selection of goodies. The headline titles included Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and the first season of Telltale’s Batman on the PlayStation 4, so grab them while they’re hot. You can...
News UK Sales Charts: Monster Hunter: World Is Apex Predator for a Second Week
Giant crown
We already know that Monster Hunter: World is enjoying very healthy sales, and it seems the game will be sticking around in the charts for a little while. It's in the top spot once more, stealing the spotlight from UFC 3, which debuts in second place. Dragon Ball FighterZ is also still performing well, though it has dropped a few places...
Sunday4th Feb 2018
News Crash Bandicoot to Score a New Game in 2019
Activision has five year plan for platforming icon
Crash Bandicoot is back. Last year’s excellent N. Sane Trilogy appeared to take even Activision by surprise, becoming one of the bigger success stories of 2017 with minimal marketing spend. And now a merchandising company in a European licensing manual has hinted that a new game is on the way...
News Donnie Yen Announces Sleeping Dogs Movie Role
Clear the Wei
After rumours early last year that a Sleeping Dogs movie was in the works, everyone's favourite Donnie Yen has recently announced on his Instagram page that he'll indeed be taking up the role of undercover officer Wei Shen. The acclaimed Hong Kong actor - who should be best known for his role in xXx: Return of Xander Cage, a film we'll...
Saturday3rd Feb 2018
News CounterSpy Servers Shutting Down 31st May
Calling all Trophy hunters
CounterSpy joined many people’s backlogs when it was a PS Plus game back in March 2015. If it’s been sat in there gathering digital dust then now might be a good time to bring it out to play. After 31st May the servers will be pulled so you’ll no longer be able to earn the “International Nemesis” trophy. If...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 205
Brady bunch
It’s the Super Bowl this weekend, and for anyone who doesn’t support the Patriots or the Eagles, that old Alien vs Predator slogan comes to mind: “Whoever wins, we lose.” But while the dreams of a Blake Bortles versus Case Keenum face-off must be left in the past, at least there’s a Justin Timberlake half-time show to look...
Friday2nd Feb 2018
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.50 Apparently Features System-Wide Supersampling
Username changing absent, though
The beta test for the next major PlayStation 4 firmware update is beginning to make its way to participants, and they've already found one or two juicy details. While Sony is yet to officially confirm any specific features, it seems that the headline inclusion in this update will be system-wide supersampling. This...
Guide Monster Hunter: World - How to Mount Large Monsters and Aim for Specific Body Parts
Come out on top in battle
Did you know you could mount large monsters in Monster Hunter: World in order to deal a ton of damage to a specific body part without fear of attack? Thought not. Unless you're already familiar with the franchise, you'll probably completely overlook this, and a bunch more features. In fact, the only way you can really...
Feature Top 10 DLC Characters We Want in Dragon Ball FighterZ
So many to choose from
Dragon Ball FighterZ is one heck of a fighting game. It's so good, in fact, that we're really looking forward to the eight additional characters that are coming to the title as downloadable content. At the time of writing, none of the eight characters have been revealed, so we're going to take this opportunity to quickly...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Kulu-Ya-Ku - How to Beat It, Weaknesses, and Strategies
Kulu-YUCK-Ku
Kulu-Ya-Ku is one of the first large monsters you'll face in Monster Hunter: World, and it'll keep cropping up throughout your adventure due to having two natural habitats. It's not a particularly tough monster to bring down, but there are a few attacks that you'll definitely want to avoid. There are also specific areas worth targeting...
News Far Cry 5 Season Pass Detailed, Is Typically Mental
Far Cry 3 included
Ubisoft is gearing up the Far Cry 5 marketing machine, it seems. In addition to a new story trailer, the publisher has released details of the game's season pass, and it's kind of bonkers. It includes three new campaigns in three very different settings. The first is Hours of Darkness, which takes you back to the Vietnam war;...
Wolves at the door
Fully Illustrated’s mud-soaked scrolling beat-'em-up hearkens back to a simpler time of high scores and roast chicken health pick-ups. It's a throwback to a beloved genre with a cartoon aesthetic and historical setting. It's not unique, but visceral action, a charming art style, and loving adherence to period lore sets this...
News PlayStation Profits Soar as PS4 Reaches 76.5 Million Units
It prints money
Sony has released its financial results from the quarter ending 31st December, and it's showing some impressive numbers once again. PlayStation 4 hardware sales were actually down year-on-year, from 9.7 million to 9 million, but the total number of units is now at 76.5 million. The console enjoyed its best ever calendar year, moving...
News First Ever PS4 Pro Commercial Copies the Go Compare Ads
Fantastic
If you’ve been unfortunate enough to watch British television over the past ten years, you’ll be familiar with the Go Compare guy – a chubby dude with a fake moustache who performs opera in a variety of weird and wonderful scenarios, informing unwitting consumers about its insurance evaluation website. This new PlayStation 4 Pro ad...
News There May Be a Project Called Assassin's Creed Dynasty in the Works
No other details
Assassin’s Creed Dynasty could be the codename of the next game in Ubisoft’s historical stealth series, although further details are unknown. PSU reported on the name yesterday, sourcing an ex-Technicolor employee. We attempted to dig for more details but came up short, however respected Kotaku journalist Jason Schreier wrote on...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Great Jagras - How to Beat It, Weaknesses, and Strategies
Not so great anymore
Great Jagras is the first large monster you'll face in Monster Hunter: World, and while it doesn't pose an awful lot of threat, it will still challenge those fresh to the hunt. To help you tackle this scaly nightmare, we've written a few tips below to help you plan your attack, and avoid the Great Jagras' most powerful moves...
News Sony Management Shifts See CEO Kaz Hirai Stepping Down
Will become Chairman
In a recent press release, Sony has announced a few changes to its management structure. CEO Kazuo Hirai, who has been in the top seat for six years, will be replaced by current CFO Kenichiro Yoshida. Kaz will instead adopt the roles of Director and Chairman. These changes are effective from 1st April 2018. Hirai-san led the...
News Yakuza 6 Delayed, Demo to Release This Month
Nani?!
On the game's official Twitter feed, it has been announced that Yakuza 6: The Song of Life will be delayed from 20th March to 17th April. No real reason was given, but we assume the game needed that little bit of extra time to get everything polished up as much as possible. The statement continues, announcing that there will be a demo made...
News New Far Cry 5 Trailer Reacquaints us With Cult Leader Joseph Seed
Holy moly
We haven't heard an awful lot about Far Cry 5 of late, so it's good to see a brand new trailer crop up ahead of its launch next month. This video focuses on the game's story, which sees a violent religious cult take over Hope County, with you helping to form a resistance and fight back against it. The main antagonist Joseph Seed plays a...
Thursday1st Feb 2018
Guide Monster Hunter: World - How to Get Your 5 Million Celebration Item Pack
Let's celebrate
Monster Hunter: World hasn't even been out for a week yet, and it's already sold a whopping five million copies. That's hardly surprising given how great it is, but it's still an impressive feat. To celebrate, Capcom is showering early adopters with gifts that will give you a serious boost while out hunting monsters. But, as is...
Pali-go!
Palico partners are hands down the most adorable addition to Monster Hunter: World. Not only do they fight alongside you in combat and use various different equipment to help you and hinder monsters, but you can also play dress up with them. In fact, there's almost as many Palico armor sets and weapons as there are for your main character...
News World Exclusive Look at What's Next for Sonic in March
Gotta go fast
Sonic the Hedgehog’s 2017 was more topsy-turvy than Green Hill Zone. With the outstanding Sonic Mania, SEGA released arguably the best entry in the series in eons – only to follow it up with the downright dismal Sonic Forces. What, then, is next for the Blue Blur? We won’t have to wait long to find out, as the Japanese publisher...
News New Red Dead Redemption 2 Screenshots Look Downright Superb
Wild in the West
Alongside the game's release date, Rockstar has posted a bunch of brand new Red Dead Redemption 2 screenshots -- and they look fantastic. Some show off detailed character models, while others give us a glimpse of the title's various environments. The lighting looks great across all of them. The pics show a few things that are...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Release Date Confirmed, Delayed to Fall
Saddle up
Rockstar has just confirmed the release date for its latest Western epic, Red Dead Redemption 2. Delayed from its "Spring 2018" release window, the game will now launch on 26th October 2018. In a short press release on its website, Rockstar says, "We apologize to everyone disappointed by this delay. While we had hoped to have the game out...
News Procedurally Generated Horror The Persistence Haunts PSVR in July
Endure and survive
Firesprite’s long anticipated procedurally generated horror The Persistence will spook PlayStation VR headset wearers from 24th July. Available to pre-order from the PlayStation Store now – with a discount for PlayStation Plus members – the title fuses the popular rogue-lite genre with first-person Dead Space-esque...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Is the Fastest-Selling Dragon Ball Game of All Time
The fastest in the universe
Bandai Namco has proudly announced that Dragon Ball FighterZ is doing especially well for itself. The team-based brawler launched near the end of last month, and it's already shipped over two million copies worldwide -- a figure that includes digital sales. The title entered the UK charts in second place earlier...
News Latest Vampyr Dev Diary Details London's Inhabitants
Cor blimey
The third video in DONTNOD's Vampyr development series is out now, which we've embedded for you above. Entitled 'Human After All', this episode focuses on the myriad citizens that populate 1918 London. With the moral quandary of who to kill and when being a central point to the game, it's good to hear that each NPC has a story,...
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