News - 2018, Week 17

Monday30th Apr 2018

  • Review Home Run Derby VR (PS4)

    Out of the park

    Home Run Derby, the MLB’s annual slugging contest, is such a good fit for PlayStation VR that we’re surprised this game took 18 months to materialise. It’s been developed by the same group responsible for R.B.I. Baseball 18, but unlike that title, its arcade-esque simplicity works in its favour. In essence, you’ve got 90...

Sunday29th Apr 2018

  • News Sony Data Shows Digital Sales Continue to Grow on PS4

    PlayStation Store taking over

    The transition to digital storefronts like the PlayStation Store on consoles is gradually growing every year, and it won’t be long now before its sales eclipse physical ones. New data from Sony’s latest financial report shows that in the quarter that ended 31st March, 2018, an impressive 43 per cent of the...

  • Review To Leave (PS4)

    Magical door knocking

    Difficulty is a bit of a touchy subject when it comes to video games. On occasion it can be the element that elevates a title to the next level, with the likes of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Nioh using their tough nature as an advantage. On the other hand, however, a brutal difficulty has the potential to lead to...

Saturday28th Apr 2018

Friday27th Apr 2018

Thursday26th Apr 2018

Wednesday25th Apr 2018

Tuesday24th Apr 2018

  • News PS4 Firmware Update 5.53-01 Released

    Quick fix?

    A new system software update is now available for your PlayStation 4, and it's one with a bit of an odd name -- 5.53-01. The update is just under 70MB, so it's only a small download, and it "improves system performance", as you might expect. What's strange is that, normally, new updates simply increase the version number by .01. Also, we...

  • Soapbox Why God of War Will Scratch Your Zelda Itch

    A link to the past

    Of all the games I expected God of War to remind me of, The Legend of Zelda was probably right at the very bottom of my list. I mean, how could the hallmarks of Nintendo’s flagship adventure franchise possibly be present in Kratos’ latest? This is a game about a paternal relationship, like The Last of Us. It has a cinematic...

  • Review The Swords of Ditto (PS4)

    Pass it on

    The classic Legend of Zelda formula lives on in many an indie adventure these days, but few match the quality of The Swords of Ditto. This is a procedurally generated quest in which you have just a handful of days to prepare for and defeat an evil witch. Win and you bring peace to the game's colourful world. Lose and a new hero will have...

  • News H1Z1 Finally Heading to PS4 as Free-to-Play Title, Open Beta Next Month

    Battle of the battle royales

    A good few years ago, there were murmurs of multiplayer shooter H1Z1 lining up a release on PlayStation 4, but it all went very quiet while the developer focused on the PC version of the game. Now, Daybreak Games has announced its battle royale shooter will indeed be launching on Sony's box with a new version designed...

  • News Spider-Man's Suit Has Both Form and Function in PS4 Exclusive

    Insomniac explains suit's design

    Not everyone is a fan of the white spider adorning the suit seen in Insomniac's Spider-Man, but the developer has promised there's a narrative reason behind it. In terms of the design of the suit, Game Informer's new video interview with Art Director Jacinda Chew goes into detail about why it looks the way it looks...

  • News Another God of War Patch Arrives to Squash Some Bugs

    Just a little one

    Santa Monica Studio is rattling out these patches for God of War, isn't it? A new patch is now available for Kratos' awesome Norse adventure, bringing the game up to version 1.13. The patch weighs in at a mere 36MB, so it shouldn't take you long at all to download. As for what it does? "Various bug fixes and improvements". We...

  • Live Bungie Reveals Destiny 2's Second Expansion

    Reload

    Bungie is doing a full reveal of Destiny 2's second expansion via livestream this evening. Titled Warmind, the upcoming adventure will feature new story missions, new environments, new enemies, and, of course, new gear. It's set to launch next month, on the 8th May. The hope is that this livestream gives us a glimpse of a worthwhile...

  • News Trailblazers Features Cross-Platform Play Between PS4 and PC

    But not other consoles

    The track-painting anti-gravity racer Trailblazers is out next month on PS4, and it's looking rather promising. By laying down a strip of your team's colour on the track, you give your teammates more opportunity to boost, improving your team's chances in races. This co-operative approach means the game features online...

  • News Action JRPG Shining Resonance Refrain Seals a PS4 Release Date

    Shine on

    Announced for a Western release back in February, SEGA has confirmed that Shining Resonance Refrain will hit PlayStation 4 both physically and digitally on the 10th July. The Japanese action role-playing game promises frantic battles, a sweeping story, and a fun cast of characters. Speaking of which, the title's new trailer (embedded...

  • News God of War's Vinyl Soundtrack Is a Thing of Beauty

    Mad dog McCreary

    God of War’s drawing plaudits for practically every portion of its masterful presentation, and Bear McCreary’s dazzling soundtrack is part of that. The great thing about the music is that captures the power and angst of Kratos, but it also seamlessly segues into more emotional segments, too. It’s really quite exceptional...

  • News Of Course There's a Final Fantasy XV Skin Pack for Minecraft

    We expected it sooner

    A Final Fantasy XV skin pack for Minecraft? But of course. The pack's available on the PlayStation Store now, coming in at £2.49 in the UK and $4.55 in North America. Square Enix's adventure joins the likes of Mass Effect and Skyrim when it comes to Minecraft add-ons. The more the merrier, we suppose. Given Final Fantasy XV's...

  • News Tacoma Is Coming to PS4 on 8th May

    Gone to space

    Well this seemingly came out of nowhere: Tacoma has just popped up on the PlayStation Store with a release date of 8th May. The title is available to pre-order now with a discounted price of £11.99/$14.99 for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Tacoma originally released on PC and Xbox One in August of last year, but after being announced...

  • News Death Road to Canada Postponed After Toronto Tragedy

    New date yet to be decided

    Death Road to Canada, a randomly generated “road trip” role-playing game, has been postponed on the PlayStation 4 following the tragic events in Toronto this week. The title was set to release tomorrow, but Ukiyo Publishing feels “it would be deeply inappropriate to launch the game at such a time”. Managing...

  • News New Trailer for Strange Brigade Teases Story, Reveals Release Date

    Beware!

    The thirties-tinged antics found in Strange Brigade, the new co-op shooter from the Sniper Elite folks at Rebellion, offer up a pretty unique experience. The above trailer will put you in the mood for its schlocky, pulp action vibe and supernatural settings. A mummified witch queen named Seteki has risen from her tomb, and it's up to the...

  • News Gonner, a Gorgeous Roguelike Platformer, Announced for PS4

    Gonner be good

    Roguelikes are ten a penny these days, but rarely do they look or sound as good as Gonner, a roguelike platformer/shooter hybrid that's just been announced for PlayStation 4. Luke Icenhower from publisher Raw Fury perhaps describes the game best in his PlayStation Blog post: "Gonner is a procedurally-generated 2D platformer with...

  • News New Onrush Trailer Outlines Vehicle Classes

    Choose your weapon

    Onrush isn't your normal arcade racer, mixing together the speedy thrills of genre greats with team-based multiplayer found in shooters and sports games. The new trailer, which we've embedded above, outlines each of the eight vehicle types, taking you through their unique abilities and advantages. Hopefully this gives you a better...

Monday23rd Apr 2018