Guide Upcoming PS4 Games in 2018
The most anticipated PlayStation 4 games on the way
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ - Which Characters Should You Choose?
Who suits your style of play?
Talking Point What Free February 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will Feb 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
News - 2018, Week 04
Sunday28th Jan 2018
Talking Point What Free February 2018 PS Plus Games Do You Want?
When will Feb 2018's PlayStation Plus lineup be revealed?
What’s the February 2018 PlayStation Plus lineup, then? It’s the question on everyone’s lips as we sprint towards the end of another month. And when will the latest PS Plus update even be announced? It’s a good question, as January happens to be one of those awkward months where it...
News The Last Guardian Maker Teases New Title Again
Beauty and the beast
genDESIGN, the annoyingly capitalised studio formerly known as Team ICO, has once again teased its next title. You may remember that The Last Guardian maker hinted at a new project earlier in the year with an image that appeared to show a Yorda-esque lady and an ogre. Now it’s back with an alternative take on the same scene,...
News PSN Down Again as Sony Acknowledges Widespread Issues
Yikes
The PlayStation Network isn't having the best of weekends, is it? Connection errors began on Friday, but Sony sorted things out quite quickly. Unfortunately, the network is now struggling again -- and has been for most of the day. Users are reporting sign in issues and interrupted online functionality. Sony has acknowledged the problems via...
News Monster Hunter: World Adds Street Fighter's Ryu, Sakura
Here comes a new challenger
Monster Hunter: World will soon play host to a couple more guest characters, as Street Fighter’s Ryu and Sakura prepare to toss fireballs at oblivious beasts. The full-body armour sets will not only allow you to dress like the aforementioned brawlers, but will also add voice packs so that you sound like the iconic...
Saturday27th Jan 2018
News Did Sony Just Patent a Next-Gen PSVR Controller?
A sign of the future
PlayStation VR is an amazing piece of technology, but as time goes on, the PlayStation Move is starting to reveal itself as something of a weak link. Sony was right to recycle the PlayStation 3 motion wand and it’s more than adequate for the job, but compared to the superior Oculus Touch controllers it’s not quite up to...
See that mountain? You can climb it
Celeste is the latest effort from Matt Makes Games, the team responsible for one of PS4's best multiplayer games, TowerFall Ascension. The bow and arrow brawling is well loved, in part because of the responsive and satisfying movement. Doubling down on the strength of TowerFall's platforming, Celeste is all about...
Memory is reconstructive
It's one thing to make a game in the style of a classic 90s role-playing title, but it’s another thing entirely to make one that matches the heart and focus of those beloved titles of yesteryear. Lost Sphear marks Tokyo RPG Factory’s second attempt at rekindling a spark of the past as the developer continues to pump out...
News South Park: The Stick of Truth Steps Out of the Fractured But Whole in February
A Kenny move
Previously only available as a pre-order bonus with sequel South Park: The Fractured But Whole, Ubisoft has announced that South Park: The Stick of Truth will launch as a standalone PlayStation 4 game on 13th February. Interestingly, it’ll be available both physically and digitally, and will retail for $29.99 in the United States...
News Paragon Put Out to Pasture as Fortnite's Popularity Explodes
Refunds for everyone who spent money on it
It’s crazy to think that Fortnite is now this behemoth franchise with millions of concurrent players. For those of you who followed its development, it seemed stuck in limbo as a kind of Minecraft-inspired tower defence type thing for many years, before being reinvented and essentially exploding as a...
News Subsequent Summer Lesson Episodes to Score English Subtitles
Girl power
Summer Lesson has been gradually growing as a brand in Japan, adding new girls for PlayStation VR owners to interact with. And now Bandai Namco has confirmed that the episodes featuring blonde bombshell Allison Snow and Chisato Shinjo will be releasing in Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia) later in...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 204
The hunt is on
It was a frighteningly big week on the PlayStation 4 this time, with Monster Hunter: World, Dragon Ball FighterZ, and Celeste all vying for your attention. It should make for an action-packed WAYP, so without further ado, let’s get into it. Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm not playing Monster Hunter: World. Yet. Now will everyone stop...
Friday26th Jan 2018
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ - How to Unlock Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta
SSGSS in the house
How do you unlock Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta in Dragon Ball FighterZ? It's a question that many players are going to ask after booting the game up, so here's a quick guide on how to get the title's two blue buddies. There are three methods of unlocking Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta: Pre-order the...
Guide Upcoming PS4 Games in 2018
The most anticipated PlayStation 4 games on the way
What are the best upcoming PS4 games in 2018? There are a lot of them. Sony's console is now well and truly hitting its prime, so we're here to point you in the direction of the most promising games set to launch over the next 12 months. You might want to sit down -- this is a big list. Digimon...
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ - Which Characters Should You Choose?
Who suits your style of play?
Dragon Ball FighterZ has 24 playable characters at launch, each of them with their own strengths and weaknesses. Arc System Works has crafted a fighting game that's very easy to pick up, but as with any title in the genre, the question quickly arises: which characters should you choose? Who best suits your style of...
News Leaked PS Plus Lineup Looks Too Good to Be True
And is obviously a fake
Whenever you see a “leaked” PlayStation Plus lineup that looks too good to be true, we recommend approaching with caution. Take this image that’s been showing up in our Twitter timeline a lot these past few days: it seems to suggest that Far Cry 4 and Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin will be the headline...
News Want to Play Days Gone? Sony Bend Searching for User Testers
Freakin' freakers
Days Gone is on track for a 2018 release, but developer Sony Bend wants your feedback first. The Oregon-based outfit is appealing to local fans to come and try out the PlayStation 4 exclusive. Presumably, those accepted into the sessions will have to sign an NDA, but this could be your chance to go hands on with the title before...
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ Beginners Tips and Tricks
How to get started with DBZ brawler
Dragon Ball FighterZ is one of the most accessible fighting games we've played in a long time, but that doesn't mean it's a shallow experience. In fact, there are a whole host of intricacies to take into consideration -- especially when you're looking to play on a competitive level -- but what sort of stuff should...
News PSN Down for Many as Monster Hunter: World Launches
Perfect
Oh man, talk about good timing. Today marks the release of both Dragon Ball FighterZ and Monster Hunter: World on PlayStation 4, but guess what? The bloody PlayStation Network's buggered! At the time of writing we can't get online -- we get the old "under maintenance" message -- and our social media feeds are currently being flooded...
News God of War Artist Rubbishes Downgrade Claims
The Internet's being stupid again
God of War is comfortably shaping up to be one of the visual treats of 2018, but that hasn’t stopped some forum frequenters to claim that the graphics have been downgraded. The criticism stems from a scene in the latest trailer, which is identical to the area shown at E3 2016. In the trailer, the location is...
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ - How to Unlock Android 21
Sweet stuff
How do you unlock Android 21 in Dragon Ball FighterZ? The original character is fully playable, but you'll need to knuckle down in order to unlock her. Here's a very quick guide on how to add Android 21 to your roster. Complete Story Mode To unlock Android 21, you'll have to complete the Android 21 Arc in Story Mode. The Android 21...
News Lengthy Atlus Survey Asks About Persona 6
And various spin-offs
Atlus isn't hanging around: it wants to know if people are eager for Persona 6. Obviously, the sequel seems inevitable at this point, but it's still interesting to see the company mention it in its latest Japanese survey. Said survey goes over many of Atlus' properties, asking fans about platforms, spin-offs, and even remakes...
News Death Stranding Is Mind Blowing, Says Star Norman Reedus
Exclusive is ahead of its time
Looks like legendary director Hideo Kojima is about to rip up the rule book yet again, as Norman Reedus has been eulogising Death Stranding on a recent B&H Photography podcast. As reported by Metal Gear Informer, the actor described the PlayStation 4 exclusive as “mind blowing”, and hinted that t
News Detroit: Become Human Doubles Down on Spring Release Date
Paranoid android
As one PlayStation 4 exclusive release date saga comes to a conclusion, so begins another: Quantic Dream has doubled down on Detroit: Become Human’s spring launch window. The French developer’s been saying that the androids-against-ordinary-folk adventure will launch in the spring for some time, but it reconfirmed the target in...
News Free Gran Turismo Sport Update Adds Cars, Tracks, and Bonus Campaigns
Monza hunter
Well, if Gran Turismo Sport continues like this, those criticisms levelled at the lack of content under the simulation racer’s hood are going to look very silly indeed, aren’t they? Polyphony Digital has detailed the next big update for the popular PlayStation 4 exclusive, and it spans more than just cars, as starting 26th January...
Poll Will You Be Playing Monster Hunter: World This Weekend?
The hunt begins
2018 is off to a great start on PlayStation 4, with Monster Hunter: World stealing both the headlines and the high review scores. The title's currently sitting on a nest of 8s, 9s, and 10s, but we want to know if you've bought into the hype. For this week's casual Friday poll, we're here to find out if you'll be sinking your...
News Dead Cells Looks Like One to Watch on PS4
Rogue-lite coming this year
As we've no doubt pointed out several times before, the PlayStation 4 is home to a huge variety of games, and it's marvellous. The PlayStation Blog will often announce new titles heading for the platform, and the latest looks like it could be worth keeping an eye on. Making its way to PS4 in 2018 after a stint in Early...
Thursday25th Jan 2018
Guide Monster Hunter: World – All Items, Ammo & Coatings, and How to Craft Them
You're a crafty one
As the name suggests, Monster Hunter: World is an experience made up of mostly hunting massive monsters with even bigger weapons. As is often the case, though, preparation is key, and you won't get very far at all without bringing the necessary equipment. That's where this guide comes in. We want to help you find all of the...
Review Monster Hunter: World (PS4)
A whole new world
Monster Hunter: World is a departure for the franchise – and we're not just talking the new location. This is the first main entry to launch away from Nintendo since 2006, when Monster Hunter 2 found its feet on the PlayStation 2. It's a bit of a leap going from the technologically limited platforms of Nintendo to the PlayStation...
Guide Monster Hunter: World Beginners Tips and Tricks - Everything You Need to Know
A world of adventure
Monster Hunter: World revolves around a fleet of expert hunters as they journey to the new world, seeking the truth about an event known as the Elder Crossing. This is where dragons periodically travel to this new land for an unknown purpose. In many ways, this echoes what's happening to the franchise itself. Since the...
Guide Dragon Ball FighterZ Roster - All Playable Characters at Launch
Every character available at release
Dragon Ball FighterZ is shaping up to be a very impressive take on the still incredibly popular anime and manga property. A mostly traditional 2D-style fighting game crafted by Guilty Gear and BlazBlue developer Arc System Works, it's due to release on PlayStation 4 on the 26th January, 2018. As Dragon Ball fans...
Review Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory (PS4)
Hacked up
Since 1999, the Digimon franchise has had a constant presence in the video game industry, with dozens of entries in all different genres. However, 2015’s Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth put the franchise back on the map, surprising both fans and newcomers to the series with how well crafted it was. Media Vision has returned to the series...
Review Assassin's Creed Origins: The Hidden Ones (PS4)
Bayek for more
The Hidden Ones is a story-driven expansion to Assassin's Creed Origins, a game that seriously surprised us with how good it actually was when it launched last year. Origins' recreation of Egypt is so well crafted and gorgeous that we've struggled to stay away from the open world title, coming back to it each day in order to complete...
News Hold On, Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Pronounced 'Fighters'?
What a twist
"You call this a news story?" we hear you cry. Yeah, we do actually -- this is pretty much the most important story that we're going to write all week, because this saga simply has to end. Ever since it was revealed, the debate has been a hot one: just how are you supposed to pronounce Dragon Ball FighterZ? Is it Dragon Ball...
News ANTHEM Sounds Like It Could Be Make or Break for the Once Great BioWare
Hopefully it works out
Let's not beat around the bush: BioWare's been trying to navigate an increasingly slippery slope for a good few years now. Once one of the very best role-playing game studios in the world, the Canadian company has had it rough in recent times, with the likes of Mass Effect: Andromeda failing to propel the beloved...
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Progression System Will Receive an Overhaul
The circle is now complete
EA has released an update on Star Wars Battlefront 2, detailing the major changes coming to the maligned shooter. Chief among these changes is a redone progression system. This has been the primary concern for players, as the inclusion of microtransactions and loot boxes caused a bit of a stink at launch. The publisher...
News Nightmare, Xianghua, Kilik, and an All New Character Join SoulCalibur VI
Souls and swords
SoulCalibur VI has a new gameplay trailer, showing off three returning characters. Oddly named and very anime newcomer Groh also joins the cast -- you may remember seeing a glimpse of him in the title's reveal trailer. Those of you already familiar with the series will recognise Nightmare, Xianghua, and Kilik, who are all back for...
News New Vampyr Video Spotlights Setting and Sound
"We tried to withhold visual information"
DONTNOD's Vampyr dev diary series continues with the second episode, entitled Architects of the Obscure. Once again, a couple of developers from the studio highlight some specific areas about their bloodthirsty new game. The team talks about the four districts of London you'll be able to explore, detailing...
News Shadow of the Colossus Vinyl Soundtrack Revealed
Plus, an interview with the composer
Team ICO's Shadow of the Colossus has one of PlayStation's greatest soundtracks. The music is as much a part of the experience as anything else; the soaring, heroic music that plays as you grip a colossus' fur for dear life just makes the game that much more memorable. It was only a matter of time before...
Deals Save £10 on PS4 Console Bundles and Accessories Today
You know you want to
Amazon wants all customers to smile like the arrow icon printed on its iconic packaging, so in order to celebrate its victory on the consumer satisfaction charts, it’s sending out a big thanks to all customers in the guise of a £10 discount code. There is a big catch, however, in that you can’t use the discount code on...
Wednesday24th Jan 2018
Feature Dragon Ball: Final Bout - The Worst Fighting Game with the Best Opening Movie
A look back at the infamous PSone title
With the launch of Dragon Ball FighterZ just hours away, we thought it'd be fun to take a quick look back at what Dragon Ball looked like on PlayStation a whole 21 years ago. Strap yourselves in, because this is going to be a bumpy ride. If you owned a PSone and were a fan of Dragon...
News New US PS Store Sale Focuses on PlayStation Essentials
What'll ya have?
Following on from the last flash sale, Sony has brought another set of savings to the US PlayStation Store. Calling it the PlayStation Essentials sale, there are a lot of games big and small in the offer across PS4, PS3 and Vita. You're treated to savings of up to 50% (or 60%, if you're a PS Plus member). Some PS4 highlights...
News Monster Hunter: World Has Plenty of Trophies to Hunt Down
Make some space in your cabinet
Not only will Monster Hunter: World feature lots of fearsome beasts to hunt, there will also be a decent list of Trophies to tackle. The full Trophy list has hit the web, and it contains 50 trinkets for you to collect. It's more or less the kind of challenges you'd expect from the release: progress through the story,...
News Sprawling Medieval RPG Kingdom Come Looks Gigantic and Janky in 17 Mins of Gameplay
Hmmmm
So, Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The game's been mulling about for a long while now, and it's finally set to launch on PlayStation 4 next month -- but how's it actually looking? Deep Silver's released a full 17 minutes of gameplay which shows off just about everything, and while the title's still based on an interesting concept -- a hardcore,...
News Those Who Remain is a Psychological Thriller Coming to PS4
Boo
The US PlayStation Blog has just revealed a new narrative thriller named Those Who Remain. Due out in 2018, the game is being made by a small indie studio that calls itself Camel 101. There's a spooky trailer, which we've embedded above, which suggests some sort of supernatural slant to the game's story. It takes place in the fictional town of...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Outsells Switch Two Weeks in a Row
Gintama also shows up to party
The PlayStation 4's on a little bit of a roll in Japan right now, as the current-gen console has outsold the Nintendo Switch for the second week in a row. Combining the numbers of both the standard model and the PS4 Pro, Sony's system breaks 50,000 units, which is a solid amount. Over on the software charts, things...
Poll Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament: Round 1: Matches 53-56
Ready? Fight!
This is the fourteenth week of our Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament. 128 characters enter, but only one will be crowned champion -- and you decide who that champion will be. If you want to know more about the Ultimate PlayStation Character Tournament, be sure to click through here. Previous Results (Click the image...
News Twisted Metal Maker David Jaffe's Studio Struck with Layoffs
Project cancelled
David Jaffe’s verbose indie studio The Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency has been struck with layoffs following the cancellation of an unannounced project. The team is perhaps best known for Drawn to Death which, shall we say, divided public opinion. To be honest, we’re probably the only publication on the planet that...
Tuesday23rd Jan 2018
Wendigo prophecy
Until Dawn’s breakout success has spawned all sorts of spin-offs, none really capturing the essence of the original teen slasher. The Inpatient continues this trend with a straight-faced, narrative-based PlayStation VR experience set in the 1950s. You play as a patient sectioned in Blackwood Sanatorium during its final days of...
News The Inpatient's Controls Explained with DualShock 4 and PS Move
Which control scheme works best?
Like most PlayStation VR games, The Inpatient’s control scheme is a point of interest because it can be played with either the DualShock 4 or a pair of PlayStation Move wands. But what’s the best option? And how does it work? Things are fairly straightforward with the DualShock 4. You can move forward and...
News Amazon Lists God of War PS4 Collector's Edition for April
When is this game actually releasing?
It really feels like Sony should announce the release date for God of War sharpish, as rumours are sprouting out of all corners of the internet. Another retail listing, this time on Amazon.com, shows a Collector's Edition for $129.99, but there are currently no further details. With GameStop listing the massive...
News PS4 Hacked Enabling Wider PS2 Support, Homebrew
Exploit only available on older firmware
Homebrew has finally arrived on the PlayStation 4, but you’ll need a console still running 4.05 to take advantage of it. Sony patched this version of the system software all the way back in November 2016, so you’ll be passing up your connection to the PlayStation Network in order to run emulated NES games...
Talking Point Could Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Model Work on PS4?
Disruptive business strategy could change games forever
At a time where Bethesda is putting out commercials to celebrate single player games, a new business model from Microsoft threatens to disrupt the industry as we know it today. The Redmond firm has announced an update to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, which will see all of its...
News God of War PS4 Release Date Finally Confirmed, New Trailer Released
Sony spills the beans
We feel like we've been reporting for far too long on supposed release dates for the new God of War, but we at last have confirmation from Sony itself. Santa Monica's Norse-flavoured action adventure will release on 20th April 2018. It seems that cheeky Amazon page outed the real date after all. Writing on the
News Sony Granting Refunds to The Crew 2 PS4 Pre-Orders Following Delay
Emergency brake
According to a report on Kotaku today, Sony will be refunding all PlayStation Store pre-orders of Ubisoft's open-world racer sequel, The Crew 2. This comes as a result of last month's news that several of the publisher's games were being pushed back. The Crew 2 was initially marked for release in March, but was delayed until the
Store Update 23rd January 2018 (Europe)
Hunter time
It’s a bonkers week on the European PlayStation Store, with multiple big games all vying for your attention. Monster Hunter: World is, of course, the big one – but don’t forget Dragon Ball FighterZ, The Inpatient, Lost Sphear, Iconoclasts, Celeste, and… Wait, this is ridiculous! PS4 Games: LOST SPHEAR 23 January Iconoclasts 23...
News PSN Engineers Working to Resolve Hiccups
Some functionality on PS4 affected
Looks like the impending release of Monster Hunter: World and the opening of God of War pre-orders has temporarily pulled the PlayStation Network to its knees, as outages are being reported in some territories. Sony, to its credit, has already issued an update stating that engineers are on the case and working to...
News Duke Nukem Movie in the Works, Possibly Starring John Cena
Hail to the king, baby
In a casting call that's kind of perfect, the wrestler cum actor John Cena is currently in talks with Paramount to take on the titular role in an upcoming Duke Nukem movie. Better yet, Michael Bay will be involved; his studio Platinum Dunes is set to produce the film. No director or writer has been attached to the project at...
Monday22nd Jan 2018
Hands On Shadow of the Colossus PS4 Looks Outrageous on PS4 Pro
On par with PS4's best
That Shadow of the Colossus, a game that originally released in 2005, can be mistaken for a current-gen game is testament to the outstanding work that Bluepoint’s done on this PlayStation 4 remake. This is a complete rebuild of Fumito Ueda’s seminal boss rush release, and while it maintains the ethereal feel of the...
News 'People Ask for Story-Based Games, But Don't Necessarily Buy Them'
Uncharted creator Amy Hennig weighs in
The cancellation of Amy Hennig’s single player Star Wars title last year caused controversy regarding the state of story-driven, single player games. Many hardcore gamers argued that they’re starting to feel left behind, as multiplayer releases become increasingly prominent. The climate even prompted...
Tell me sweet little lies
We often think about games in terms of their verbs – that is, what we do in them. For instance, in an Uncharted game we run, jump, dodge, shoot, take cover, drive, and climb. We’re often led to believe that the more diverse a game’s set of verbs - and therefore the bigger the list of things we can do - the better it...
News Beams Golf Gear Swings into Everybody's Golf on PS4
Join the club
Beams Golf is a Japanese brand of golfing attire, and it's making its way to Everybody's Golf on PS4. In the tweet below, you'll be able to get a brief look at the sort of threads you'll be able to adorn your avatar with: These clothes appear to be prizes for winning a Beams Golf in-game tournament, which you'll be able to partake...
News Assassin's Creed Origins: The Hidden Ones Promises a Big and Bloody Story
Brotherhood
Assassin's Creed Origins gets its first expansion tomorrow in the form of The Hidden Ones. Taking place after the events of the base game, Bayek's brotherhood of assassins go up against an invading Roman force. The whole thing takes place in a brand new region known as Sanai, and Ubisoft is promising a very story-driven adventure. You...
News UK Sales Charts: Digimon Marks Only Change in Impenetrable Top 10
Digimon are the champions
Another week, another mostly similar UK sales chart. This week we mainly see a reshuffle of the previous top 10, with only one dropping out (Forza Motorsport 7) and one new entry. Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory just makes it into 10th place on the list, and honestly, there isn't a whole lot more to report...
Hands On Sky on iOS Sees Journey's Multiplayer Spread Its Wings
Cloudy with a chance of friendship
Yes, you're right: Sky is a timed exclusive to iOS, so what on Earth is a preview of thatgamecompany's Journey follow-up doing on Push Square? Well, the developer has a close association with PlayStation, having crafted three excellent exclusive titles over the course of about six years. When we received an...
News Sonic the Hedgehog Creator Yuji Naka Spin Dashes Square Enix
Aw, yeah – this is happenin’
Video game icon Yuji Naka – the former boss of Sonic Team and the lead programmer of the original Sonic the Hedgehog games – has announced that he joined Square Enix in January. “I’m joining game development as before, and strive to develop games at Square Enix,” he said. “I aim to develop an enjoyable...
News Metal Gear Survive's Microtransactions Won't be Pay-to-Win, Says Producer
Regrets confusion surrounding the game
Last week, we reported that Metal Gear Survive would indeed feature microtransactions, adding gamer-angering fuel to the already raging fire. In an effort to quench the flames, the game's producer, Yuji Korekado, commented on the issue in an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine UK. He told the...
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