News One of Spider-Man PS4's Most Heartfelt Easter Eggs Has Turned Sour
Don't worry, no spoilers ahead
Guide Spider-Man PS4 FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
News Marvel's Spider-Man Looks to Be an Easy Platinum as PS4 Trophy List Emerges
Do whatever a spider can
Review Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4)
The (actually) Amazing Spider-Man
News Marvel's Spider-Man Countdown to Launch Stream Reveals First DLC Suit
Plus early prototype footage
News - 2018, Week 36
Monday10th Sep 2018
News UK Sales Charts: Spider-Man PS4 Is the Fastest Selling Game of the Year
Almost doubles God of War's already impressive launch tally
Marvel’s Spider-Man has thumped Far Cry 5’s record and swung away with the fastest-selling game of the year so far accolade in the UK. The early results for Sony’s behemoth PlayStation 4 exclusive are in, and they paint a pretty picture, as the game almost doubled God of War’s week...
Guide What Time Is Sony PlayStation's TGS 2018 LineUp Tour Livestream?
Tune in for updates on upcoming titles
Sony PlayStation will host an hour-long LineUp Tour livestream this week ahead of the impending Tokyo Game Show, which it promises will feature footage of upcoming PlayStation 4 titles. While it’s likely that a lot of the content will be repurposed from previous events like E3 2018, there’s the possibility...
Sunday9th Sep 2018
News One of Spider-Man PS4's Most Heartfelt Easter Eggs Has Turned Sour
Don't worry, no spoilers ahead
Back in May, Twitter user @topnotch1210, real name Tyler Schultz, tweeted out to Insomniac Games in the hopes that the studio would include a small easter egg for him inside Marvel's Spider-Man that would allow him to propose to his girlfriend. After some back and forth, it was agreed that the words "Madison, will...
Surprisingly not pants
Before we started playing Punch Line we weren’t really sure what to expect. All we’d heard about the game was that if the main protagonist looks at a lady's undies twice then the world would end. Yup, the set-up sounds completely bonkers and we were fully expecting the game to be mostly fan service, with a bunch of cheap...
Saturday8th Sep 2018
Guide Destiny 2: Forsaken - How to Access the Dreaming City
Dreaming of you
The Dreaming City is Destiny 2: Forsaken's brand new end-game area, housing the raid and a variety of other activities for Guardians to accomplish in order to increase their power level. Here's how to access it. How to Access the Dreaming City: Complete the main campaign First things first, you'll need to complete the...
News Spider-Man Has Some Fantastic Accessibility Options on PS4
Spidey for all
Accessibility in games is becoming a bigger and bigger topic of conversation. Over the last few years especially, we've seen a lot more titles incorporate options that make them easier to enjoy. From difficulty options that allow players to just enjoy the story without having to worry too much about combat, to colourblind options and...
News Spider-Man PS4 Toggles Vocal Takes Depending on Hero's Exertion
Every in-game line recorded twice
Crikey oh riley, it’s already common knowledge that Marvel’s Spider-Man is polished to a spandex sheen, but did you know that voice actor Yuri Lowenthal recorded every line of in-game dialogue twice to account for situations where the protagonist may either be idle or exerting himself? It’s true, check out...
News Take a Selfie with Llamas As Seen in Shadow of the Tomb Raider's Latest Trailer
What apocalypse?
It's less than a week away but that doesn't mean Shadow of the Tomb Raider trailers can't continue. Square Enix and Eidos Montreal published a new trailer showcasing the exotic jungles and villages Lara will explore in the latest instalment of this reboot. During this short snippet of the world, we see the numerous...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 236
Go get 'em, Tiger
Look out -- here comes Marvel's Spider-Man. The long-awaited super hero blockbuster from Insomniac Games is finally here, and we imagine a lot of people will be web slinging through NYC and taking down petty thugs this weekend. Thwip! Robert Ramsey, Deputy Editor: The Destiny 2: Forsaken grind is on, but I'm going to be hammering...
Feature Best PS4 Music of August 2018
When it rains it pours
While the music in July had us digging pretty deep to actually find more than one thing to talk about, August provided us with nothing short of an absolute flood. A huge amount of exceptional music accompanied some great - and not so great - games this past month, and we’re going to tell you about them. Dead Cells: First...
Friday7th Sep 2018
News Marvel's Spider-Man Countdown to Launch Stream Reveals First DLC Suit
Plus early prototype footage
While many of us in Europe were sleeping, Sony and Insomniac Games hosted a live stream event last night leading up to the midnight launch of Marvel's Spider-Man. As you can imagine, it featured some gameplay footage and lots of chatter about the game's development, but we also got to see some interesting new tidbits...
News PlayStation Devs Offer Up Some Amazing Artwork to Celebrate Spider-Man PS4
Spidey and friends
Phwoar, right click save image! To celebrate the release of Marvel's Spider-Man, two of Sony's first party studios have crafted some brilliant artwork. The one above is from Horizon: Zero Dawn developer Guerrilla Games, and features Aloy alongside Kratos, Atreus, and Spidey himself. Super cool. God of War developer...
Poll What Do You Think of Destiny 2: Forsaken?
Is there light in the darkness?
Destiny 2: Forsaken has been out for a couple of days now, and we must admit that we've been enjoying it. We've been hot and cold with Destiny 2 for months, its two smaller expansions failing to draw us back in for more than just a few sessions here and there. But right now, Forsaken feels like a turning point...
News FIFA 19 Demo Kicks Off Next Week on PS4
Back of the net
As is yearly tradition, a playable FIFA demo will be added to the PlayStation Store before the latest game is released. The FIFA 19 demo is set to take to the pitch in just under a week from now, on the 13th September. If previous years are anything to go by, it'll offer up a handful of teams picked from Europe's top leagues, and...
News Monster Hunter: World Gets Spooky with Autumn Festival This Month
Get pumpedkin
It's almost time for another seasonal festival in Monster Hunter: World, as Capcom has announced that the Autumn Harvest Festival will kick off later this month, on the 21st September. As with previous seasonal events, this one will boast its own armour set for you to collect, and all past event quests will be made available...
News Reminisce with Recreations of the Spyro Trilogy's Original Cover Art
What's old is new again
Just as Vicarious Visions did with the original artwork from Crash Bandicoot's PSone trilogy, Toys for Bob has recreated Spyro's box art from the first three games, and they look excellent. Take a look at each of them below: But some of the impact is lost unless you can compare them to the originals, right? Well, Reddit...
News Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD Is Out Now on PS4
Just like that
Oh, so this is just... Happening, is it? The mobile version of Final Fantasy XV -- complete with simplistic graphics, cutesy character models, and an overhauled battle system -- is now available to purchase on PlayStation 4 as Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD. It's priced at £24.99 in the UK and $29.99 in the...
News Rockstar Teases Details About the Story in Red Dead Redemption 2
Ganging up
Rockstar barely needs to do anything to drum up excitement for its games, and Red Dead Redemption 2 is a perfect example. We know very little about its epic open world Western, particularly when it comes to the game's narrative. We know it's set several years before the first game, and that you play as Arthur Morgan, a member of the...
News Conan O'Brien Is the Latest Celebrity to Pay Death Stranding Studio a Visit
Okay then
Producer, writer, comedian, and somewhat strange guy Conan O'Brien is the latest famous personality to pay a visit to Kojima Productions, the studio where PlayStation 4 exclusive Death Stranding is being made. O'Brien joins a parade of other celebs who have taken the time to check out Hideo Kojima's lair. Remember when...
News Sony Celebrates Launch of Spider-Man PS4 by Binning Bus in Italian Lake
What?
Yes, that's right -- when it comes to Marvel's Spider-Man, Sony's marketing budget stretches to plunging public transport into a lake in Italy. Of course! In a press release to DualShockers, PlayStation's Italian branch informed the site about its latest marketing stunt for the popular PS4 exclusive, and it's a doozy. Darsena Lake is a...
Poll Are You Buying Marvel's Spider-Man?
Swing and a hit
Marvel's Spider-Man is no doubt going to be a huge hit for Sony. There's been hype for it ever since it was originally revealed, and it got a load of very positive reviews from critics earlier in the week. If you didn't already know, the game's out today exclusively on PlayStation 4, but will you be picking it up? As per usual, we...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Reveals Its Criminal Cast of Characters
The whole gang's here
Rockstar has lifted the lid on the main cast of Red Dead Redemption 2. It's posted cool character portraits complete with quotes for every member of the Van der Linde Gang, headed by the infamous Dutch. There are mostly new faces here, but those of you who played the first Red Dead Redemption will recognise a few of...
News The Walking Dead: The Final Season Physical Edition Releases Before the Last Episode
"Season pass disc"
Considering that every single season has been released in disc form, it would've been a bit weird if the final season didn't have a physical copy to own. However, a post by the publisher's Twitter account confirmed the imminent release of the "season pass disc" of Telltale's The Walking Dead: The Final Season. The...
News Bandai Namco Trademarks Katamari Damacy Reroll
But what is it?
We do miss the bizarre and creative mind of Keita Takahashi, the man behind the wonderful Katamari series and Noby Noby Boy. It's why we're very excited for his latest game, Wattam, which looks equally bonkers. However, the charming little adventure seems to be taking an eternity, leaving PS4's library a little less colourful than it...
News Mega Man 11 Gets a Demo on PS4, Available Now
Defeat Block Man
Demos are few and far between these days, but the resurgent Capcom has seen fit to release one for its upcoming addition to the classic action franchise, Mega Man 11. What's more, the demo is available to download right now on PS4. In this snippet of Mega Man's latest adventure, you'll be able to tackle Block Man's stage, fighting...
News Be Greater by Watching One More Trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man on PS4
Spidey never gives up
PlayStation never ceases to amaze its audience with amazing trailers. Our friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man proves that he is greater despite the beatings he takes in this recent trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man. The CG trailer sees our hero beaten down by various enemies he'll confront in the actual game, only to prove his...
Thursday6th Sep 2018
News Marvel's Spider-Man Looks to Be an Easy Platinum as PS4 Trophy List Emerges
Do whatever a spider can
In case you were wondering what the trophies were going to look like for Marvel's Spider-Man, the list is now readily available online. Many of them are hidden, presumably because they tie into story progression, but otherwise, the list looks like a very attainable and straightforward set of trinkets. There are none that...
News Spider-Man PS4's City that Never Sleeps DLC Is All Set in Manhattan
No new locations
The entirety of Marvel's Spider-Man is set in New York City's central borough, Manhattan. You won't be swinging across to Queens or even Liberty Island during your time in Insomniac's blockbuster adventure. This led some to believe that the game's DLC, The City that Never Sleeps, may venture further afield to let Spidey explore...
News Spider-Man Limited Edition PS4 High Res Photographs are Pure Console Porn
Big and red
Marvel's Spider-Man launches tomorrow exclusively for PlayStation 4 alongside limited edition console bundles. We've known about the bundles for some time, but the PlayStation Blog has gone and released a bunch of high resolution photographs of the Spider-Man PS4 Pro, and boy is it a beauty. Look at that sheen! The DualShock 4...
News PlayStation Now's September Lineup Includes Bloodborne and More
The hunt is on
If September was not already jam-packed with various new titles hitting store shelves soon, this might make you rethink your time management. As per a post on PlayStation Blog, Sony announced that Bloodborne alongside nine other titles have made their way into the PlayStation Now library. Notable titles that will join the once titled...
News Red Dead Redemption 2 Teaser Puts a Bounty on Dutch's Head, Trailer Incoming?
Dead or alive
The infamous Dutch van der Linde is the leader of the outlaw gang that you'll be a part of in Red Dead Redemption 2, and Rockstar's using the rough-looking boss to tease its upcoming open world title. In typical Rockstar fashion, it's just about the tiniest little teaser that you can imagine, but it's already making waves on the web...
Poll Do We Still Need Review Scores?
A 6/10 poll
As noted by our best buddies over at Nintendo Life, numerous mainstream gaming websites have now dropped review scores entirely, either opting for a word-based system or doing away with them completely. Review scores are a topic well worth discussing from time to time, and obviously, it's a very relevant talking point for us here at...
News Tekken 7 PS4 Patch 2.0 Out Now, Introduces Season 2 Gameplay Changes and Balancing
Return of the king
It's a big day for Tekken 7 players, because update 2.0 is finally here. With this patch, Bandai Namco's fighter enters Season 2. The new wall bounce mechanic has been added, alongside expanded easy combos and an assist system. Improvements have also been made to online rankings, and the game's menus have been overhauled. The...
News Virtual Reality Thriller Blind Feels Its Way to PlayStation VR This Month
I see
This is one PSVR title that may be flying under the radar for many, but our very own Graham Banas played through a demo of Blind a couple of years ago, and was left rather impressed. It's essentially a psychological thriller in which you play a character who has lost their vision, and you'll need to rely on temporary visual "echoes" to...
News Hope for a New Kingdoms of Amalur Game Revived as THQNordic Acquires IP
Yes please
Publisher THQNordic has announced that it's acquired the rights to Kingdoms of Amalur, sparking hope in the hearts of those who have been eager for another game in the series -- ourselves included. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning was an action role-playing game that launched on the PlayStation 3. While it wasn't a gigantic hit or anything,...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Trailer Is Our First Real Look at Its Battle Royale Mode
Dropzone
Well here it is, our first real look at Blackout, the brand new battle royale mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The relatively brief trailer gives a decent overview of what you can expect, as players are dumped into a huge map complete with various vehicles that you can take advantage of. It looks like it has potential for total...
News V-Rally 4 Gets Fast and Furious in Latest Trailer
Out now in Europe
If you're after a new rally racing game in your life, V-Rally 4 is looking pretty good in its launch trailer, embedded above. It shows off the various event types you'll find in the game as it goes from traditional rally and Rallycross to Extreme-Khana and more. The staggered launch begins today for those in...
News One Piece: World Seeker Delayed as Open World Title Sails into 2019
Weigh anchor
One Piece: World Seeker has been delayed into 2019. The very promising open world title was due to launch at some point this year, but without a confirmed date, it was looking more and more unlikely. Bandai Namco hasn't given a reason for the delay just yet, but we'll post an update as soon as we hear something. No confirmed release...
News Battlefield V Open Beta Test Is Now Live on PS4
The call of duty
Attention, soldiers! EA has just announced that its open beta test for Battlefield V is now live in all regions. You'll be able to play from today, tackling the new Rotterdam map in Conquest mode, and Arctic Fjord on both Conquest and Grand Operations. No clear ending time or date has been provided, but we're sure it'll continue...
Wednesday5th Sep 2018
News Yet Another Sale Begins on European PS Store
Seriously?
Give us a break, Sony -- between all these perpetual PlayStation Store sales, it's any wonder we have any cash left at all. Even Henry up there is feeling defeated. That's right, another sale has just kicked off on the European Store, boasting savings of up to 60% on games big and small. While this isn't as big as some of the larger...
News There's a Free Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Theme Up for Grabs Right Now
Suit up
If you're as excited about the imminent release of Marvel's Spider-Man as we are, you may be interested to know about this little freebie Sony is offering. For those with a US PlayStation Network account, a static theme featuring the titular hero is currently available via this website. The background image was illustrated by Marvel artist...
News Marvel's Spider-Man Pre-Load Is Now Live on PS4
The final countdown
If you've pre-ordered Marvel's Spider-Man digitally via the PlayStation Store, good news: you can now download the game on your PS4 ready for its release on 7th September. It's a fairly hefty size at just over 46GB, so it's a good idea to get the download running ahead of time. Normally, the process of pre-loading will begin...
News God of War Director Suggests Sony First Party Devs Get Together for a Video, and Now We Want It
'Dinner with the Directors'
Whenever we see industry types congratulating each other on their successful projects, it's hard not to crack a smile. Bryan Intihar, the creative director of Marvel's Spider-Man, expressed his relief and gratitude in light of the positive response to Insomniac's latest game, and Shuhei Yoshida jokingly asked if he...
The grind begins again
Destiny 2: Forsaken is here, and with it is the new soft Power cap of 500. Power level 500 is the number that you'll be aiming for as you play through Destiny 2's new expansion, but how exactly do you get there? In this guide, we're going to go over what you need to do, while also providing handy tips on how best to gear up...
News Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta Reveals Battle Royale Blackout Player Count
Not quite 100
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta obviously isn't the finished game, but it does give us an idea of how developer Treyarch is planning on approaching the title's battle royale mode, Blackout. According to Game Informer's preview, the beta doesn't quite feature 100 players like various other battle royale games. Currently, the player...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PES 2019 Scores Top Spot as Naruto: Shinobi Striker Bombs
PS4 numbers also drop
The latest Japanese sales charts see a number of new titles make their way into the top 20, with PES 2019: Pro Evolution Soccer sprinting straight to number one on PlayStation 4. Konami's footie sim shifted a respectable 73,300 copies, beating out prior software leader Conan Exiles, which, rather impressively, only...
News New Fallout 76 Video Drops the Bomb on Nuclear Weapons
This'll blow up
The latest in Fallout 76's series of educational cartoons is here, and this time, the focus is on nuclear weapons. It's a typically comical little trailer, but it also highlights an interesting aspect of Bethesda's first online multiplayer title. You'll be able to find parts of a launch code while roaming the sprawling map, and it...
News Technical Analysis of Spider-Man PS4 Rubbishes Downgrade Claims
Putting the outrage to bed
WARNING: Video may contain spoilers for Marvel's Spider-Man. We've all had a good laugh about that whole puddle outrage, with a minority calling out a single comparison that they claim proves Marvel's Spider-Man falls short of what was shown off during previous demonstrations. Insomniac was quick to explain that the...
News Sony to Host Spider-Man PS4 'Countdown to Launch' Live Stream Tomorrow
Gameplay! Giveaways! Behind the scenes!
Want one last look at Marvel's Spider-Man ahead of Friday's launch? Sony and Insomniac Games will be showing off the latest PS4 exclusive tomorrow during its 'Countdown to Launch' live stream. As you can see from the below tweet, the stream will feature live gameplay, along with giveaways and some behind the...
Hands On Destiny 2: Forsaken Is Feeling More and More like a Taken King Turning Point
The Forsaken King?
The original Destiny was in a rough state before The Taken King swooped in and sorted out so many of its problems. The big expansion was the definition of a turning point for Bungie's shooter -- it laid the foundations for a much more enticing experience, and expanded upon the stuff that the game actually got right...
News Free-to-Play Lord of the Rings MMO in Development, Aiming for 'AAA' Quality
One game to rule them all?
There's a brand new Lord of the Rings video game heading our way at some point in the future. The announcement comes from publisher Leyou Technologies, as it confirms that Athlon Games -- a studio under its umbrella -- will partner with Middle-earth Enterprises to create "a new AAA experience". Apparently, it'll...
News Kojima Productions to Hold Death Stranding Presentation at Tokyo Game Show 2018
But what will we see?
We already know that Sony is hosting its own keynote ahead of this year's Tokyo Game Show, though it's unclear precisely what the publisher will be showing off. Kojima Productions has just announced its own presentation later in the month, so whether we'll see Death Stranding at Sony's show as well, we're not sure. Either way,...
News Microtransactions Described as 'An Unfortunate Reality' by NBA 2K19 Producer
Fortunate for some
Today in "holy cow, someone mentioned microtransactions!", NBA 2K19 producer Rob Jones has offered a somewhat frank take on in-game purchases. Speaking to Trusted Reviews, Jones describes microtransactions as "an unfortunate reality of modern gaming". Of course, 2K's NBA series is no stranger to controversial...
Guide Destiny 2: Forsaken - How to Trigger Heroic Public Events in the Tangled Shore
I need a hero
One of the new patrol areas of Destiny 2: Forsaken, the Tangled Shore, introduces two new public events for players to overcome. Completing them is fairly straight forward, but triggering the heroic modifier for them isn't as simple. Here's how to do it. Cryo-Pod: The Cryo-Pod public event is made up of two waves of enemies and a...
News Hardcore Rally Game Dakar 18 Takes PS4 Off-Road Later This Month
Dirty driving
It's possible you missed the announcement of Dakar 18 earlier in the year. This racing title is based on the extreme rally event of the same name, which features drivers of various vehicle types racing for supremacy across a vast and dangerous course. The official game is out on 25th September. Going by the trailer, it looks a little...
News Tekken 7 Trailer Goes Over Everything That's New in Season 2
Costumes, combos, the lot
Tekken 7's got a new trailer that breaks down all the new features of Season 2. Once again, additional characters Lei Wulong and Anna Williams are highlighted, but this time we get to see unique custom costumes. The video also delves just a little deeper into how the new auto combo and assist systems will work. In...
Tuesday4th Sep 2018
Guide Spider-Man PS4 FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All your questions answered
Marvel's Spider-Man is swinging onto PS4 this September, so we've created this comprehensive FAQ, containing answers to all your burning questions about Insomniac's PS4 exclusive. This is one of 2018's most hotly anticipated titles, but not everything has been made totally clear. Read on for all the information on...
Review Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4)
The (actually) Amazing Spider-Man
There are three reasons why Marvel's Spider-Man feels important. First, it offers a chance at some form of redemption for Sony, after The Amazing Spider-Man movies turned out to be, well, not all that amazing. Second, since Batman: Arkham Knight brought that incredible franchise to a close, we're sorely...
News 19 Years Later, the PS2 Is Officially Done, Dead, Finished as Sony Ends Customer Support
RIP
The PlayStation 2, the best selling console of all time, is officially dead. Obviously, Sony stopped producing the system a long time ago (in 2012, to be precise), but only now, in 2018, has it ended customer support for the platform in Japan. The final, final, final nail in the coffin, if you like. The PS2 originally launched in...
Review Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr (PS4)
Too many cooks in the space kitchen
For a franchise practically overflowing with phenomenal fiction, stand-out characters, and exotic races, it’s utterly bewildering that we get treated to so few gameplay experiences that truly do the Warhammer 40,000 universe any kind of justice. NeocoreGames is the most recent developer to nobly attempt to...
News Tekken 7 Season 2 Patch Notes are Gigantic, Buffs and Nerfs to All Characters, New Moves
Tekken it higher
Good lord, the Tekken 7 Season 2 patch notes are insanely lengthy. Alongside the release of Lei Wulong and Anna Williams as the season's first two DLC characters on the 6th September, an update will roll out which brings a crazy number of gameplay changes to the table. The new wall bounce mechanic will be added to the game,...
News Destiny 2 PS4 Patch 1.24 Out Now Ahead of Forsaken Launch
Here it comes
Destiny 2's final update ahead of Forsaken's launch is available to download now on PlayStation 4. Patch 1.24 is 7.5GB in size, and makes way for the aforementioned expansion, which goes live later today. As you'd imagine, the update paves the way for Forsaken, and obviously, you'll need to get it downloaded before you can have a...
News September 2018's PS Plus Games Are Available to Download Now
It's your destiny
It's the first Tuesday of the month, and you know what that means: it's time to hit download on your new PS Plus games. If you're in Europe, the games are available now, and the North American Store will follow in due course. Septemer's lineup is pretty strong indeed -- Destiny 2 and God of War III Remastered headline this month's...
Out of this world
We all know the difference between day and night on Earth, but do light and darkness cause similar transformations on alien worlds? This is the question driving Planet Alpha, a 2D platformer featuring an unnamed spaceman, stranded on a mysterious planet. To escape, our lost astronaut is going to have to delve deeper into an unknown...
News Dreams Beta Still Coming Later This Year, Says Media Molecule
PAX West panel shows an hour of creation
Media Molecule is taking its sweet time with the highly ambitious upcoming game, Dreams. The developer has been promising PS4 players a beta test for a considerable time, but as we near the tail end of 2018, it's looking less and less likely that we'll get to sample the game's creative tools for ourselves...
News The Witcher Netflix Series Casts Henry Cavill of Superman Fame as Geralt
Geralt of Rivia, witcher
We don't usually cover stuff like this, but this news has raised a few eyebrows here at the Push Square office. As many of you are no doubt already aware, Netflix is making a series based on The Witcher. Regular readers will know that we're huge fans of the games -- particularly The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -- and we reckon...
Rumour Final Fantasy XV Mobile Version Coming to PS4
Spotted on the store
A game icon for the mobile version of Final Fantasy XV has been spotted on the UK PlayStation Store, suggesting that the game is coming to PlayStation 4 in the near future. It's titled Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition HD. Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition is a scaled-back version of Final Fantasy XV that...
News Is Obsidian Teasing a Remaster of Alpha Protocol?
Hmm
Remember Alpha Protocol? That modern spy RPG from Obsidian that became a bit of a cult hit? It launched all the way back in 2010 on PS3, and while it failed to impress critics, it garnered a fan following who enjoyed it, warts and all. Jump to yesterday, and the co-founder of Limited Run Games, a firm that prints small quantities of physical...
News Fist of the North Star PS4 Demo Is Out Now in the West
Crack your knuckles
Hop on over to the PlayStation Store in Europe and you should find a playable demo for Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise. It's 8.7GB in size, and based on what we've heard, it's a reasonably lengthy look at the upcoming action title. At the time of writing, the demo isn't available in North America just yet, but it...
News Rainbow Six: Siege Update Operation Grim Sky Launches Today on PS4
Two new characters
The new season in Rainbow Six: Siege is set to begin very soon indeed with the launch of Operation Grim Sky. The update to the popular tactical shooter brings a whole host of new content to the game, including two new characters, an overhauled map, new weapons, and more. The new faces joining the ranks are Maverick, a fast mover...
News New Battlefield V Trailer Gives Us the Lowdown on Single Player, Multiplayer Modes
Details battle royale mode
There doesn't seem to be a huge amount of excitement surrounding Battlefield V, but it's looking pretty strong in this new video. Titled 'This is Battlefield V', the trailer talks us through all the game's various modes, and it looks impressive. We even learn how the game's battle royale mode, named Firestorm, will work...
Guide Destiny 2: Forsaken Launch Times
Releases later today
Destiny 2: Forsaken launches today (the 4th September) on PlayStation 4, but as is usually the case with Destiny, you can't just load up the game and play the expansion as soon as the clock strikes 12. Below, we've listed the launch time for each region. Note that you'll also have to download the game's latest update before you...
News Blasters of the Universe Dev Returns to PSVR with Time Bending Puzzler, Transpose
Wibbly wobbly
There are some genres of games that seem to fit rather well within the confines of virtual reality, and puzzlers is one of them. Moving from a more chaotic shoot 'em up in Blasters of the Universe, developer Secret Location's next project is Transpose, a decidedly more methodical title coming to PSVR later this year. It takes place in...
Monday3rd Sep 2018
News Battlefield V Open Beta Available to Download Now on PS4
Rally the troops
The open beta test for Battlefield V might not be starting for a few days (or tomorrow if you've pre-ordered), but it's available to download and install on your PlayStation 4 right now. EA has given everyone a chance to get the beta ready ahead of its launch, so if you're planning on getting involved, you should set it downloading...
Review Shadows: Awakening (PS4)
Emerging from the shadow of Diablo
PS4 adventuring takes to a dark new dimension with Shadows: Awakening – which might at first look like a Diablo-'em-up copycat, but actually brings a unique new spin to the isometric single-player RPG genre. You step in the wraith robes of a demon summoned from the Shadow Realm – known as a...
News Even Sony's PlayStation Headquarters Isn't Safe from the Spider-Man Hype
Go web go
Sony has been splashing the cash on the marketing for Marvel's Spider-Man, with everything from murals popping up across the world to a fully decked out subway train in New York City. However, this next example may be the best yet in showing the platform holder's confidence in, and dedication to, Insomniac's PS4 exclusive.
News Here's Our First Look at Marvel's Spider-Man DLC, The Heist
Starring Black Cat
We've known that Black Cat would appear in the first DLC pack for Marvel's Spider-Man, entitled The Heist, but up to now, we haven't seen Insomniac's take on the character. Furthering its onslaught of trailers, Sony has just published a new teaser video for the first chapter of The City That Never Sleeps, and though only 30...
News ANTHEM Developer BioWare Pokes Fun at Spider-Man Puddle 'Controversy'
This puddle's got depth
BioWare was at PAX West over the weekend to talk about ANTHEM, and during one of its panels, the developer decided to have a pop at the recent "controversy" over those bloody puddles in Spider-Man. If you don't have a clue what we're talking about, you should definitely give this article a read. While showing off some...
Hands On Dragon Quest XI Is a Really Refreshing Return to Japanese RPG Greatness
Quest for the best
We were ten hours into Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age when we realised something: it's been way too long since we played a proper, old school Japanese role-playing game -- especially on PlayStation 4. Despite being over 30 years old, the Dragon Quest series hasn't changed much at all on a fundamental...
News Nintendo Switch Is Great for Variety in Gaming, Says PlayStation Exec
Isn't that nice?
In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei -- translated by Siliconera -- PlayStation Asia president Hiroyuki Oda talked about the Nintendo Switch, making fanboys bubble up across the globe. When asked about the Big N's hybrid console, Oda said, "it has had an overall positive influence on the entire games...
News The Quiet Man's PS4 Trophy List Makes Its Way Online, Points Towards Imminent Release
No Platinum trophy though
A trophy list for upcoming FMV title The Quiet Man has just popped up on Exophase, which for those in the know, means that a release probably isn't too far off. The game doesn't have a launch date just yet, but this update would points towards a release before the end of 2018. The game is currently playable on the...
Game of the Month The Top 4 PlayStation Games of August 2018
Dragons, cells, sourcerers, and luchadores
Wow, what a good August that was. We've been saying all year that September, October, and November are absolutely nuts when it comes to release schedules, but last month was really strong in its own right. We gave out a number of high scores across a bunch of different genres, which only made voting for our...
News UK Sales Charts: F1 2018 Holds onto Pole Position Ahead of PES 2019
A sporting effort
We're on the precipice of one of the year's busiest months for games, and the UK's weekly physical chart is starting to see some changes. A handful of new releases launched last week, but only a couple made it into the top 10. Most notably, PES 2019 has debuted in second place, while F1 2018 enjoys another week at the top. While...
News All New ANTHEM Trailer Details Different Parts of the Game, Including Character Interaction
Battle buddies
ANTHEM's got a brand new trailer, and it sheds a little more light on what you can expect to do within BioWare's upcoming sci-fi adventure. Alongside missions that take you out into the wider world to shoot stuff, you'll also be building relationships with characters in town. Apparently there'll be choices to make, which can...
News Rayman Punches His Way into Free-to-Play Fighter Brawlhalla
Legend
You may remember that, back in March, Ubisoft bought Blue Mammoth Games, the developer of Brawlhalla. The enjoyable and popular 2D brawler has been under the Ubi umbrella for several months now, but it's all been business as usual for the small team. However, during a live stream at PAX West, Matt Woomer, the head of Blue Mammoth, was visibly...
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