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November2023
News Overwatch League Confirmed Dead as Blizzard Heads in 'New Direction'
Cheers, love
The ambitious Overwatch League, the most expensive esports bet ever floated, is seemingly no more, with Blizzard confirming that it will take competitive Overwatch "in a new direction." An OWL spokesperson released a statement to GGRecon, which announced the news in no uncertain terms: "We are transitioning from the Overwatch League...
News God of War Ragnarok LoFi Beats Are Chiller Than Fimbulwinter
More like GOAT McCreary
As the only possible thing to listen to while writing, we've become connoisseurs of LoFi music in recent years. Imagine our delight, then, at waking up to an official Bear McCreary joint on the PlayStation YouTube channel that mixes tracks from Sony Santa Monica's epic God of War Ragnarok soundtrack. The tracklist features...
News Broken Roads Delayed Days from Launch, and While Being Reviewed
Fair dinkum
Post-apocalyptic CRPG Broken Roads has been hit with a surprisingly late delay, mere days away from launch and review code already in critics' hands. Due out on 13th November, Australian indie studio Drop Bear Bytes announced the news on Twitter so suddenly that, at the time of writing, the game's Steam page was still not updated...
Poll Is God of War Ragnarok Still One of Sony's Best Games, One Year Later?
Oh boy oh boy
Today marks the first anniversary of God of War Ragnarok. The PlayStation exclusive launched on the 9th November 2022, and was immediately met with glowing praise from many a player. Weeks before, it had received universally positive reviews from critics, with some calling it one of Sony's greatest ever first-party titles. At the...
News PS5, PS4's Monthly Active Users Is Increasing
An impressive improvement year-over-year
There were more people playing PS5 and PS4 in the quarter ending 30th September than a year ago. Sony’s latest earnings report reveals that 108 million users connected to the PlayStation Network during the three-month period, compared to the 102 million users in 2022. That’s actually a significant...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Sells Reasonably Well at Japanese Retail
R-tfully done
Recently released remake Star Ocean The Second Story R is enjoying a decent physical debut in Japan, the latest Famitsu sales charts reveal. It's not remotely surprising, but the classic RPG revival sold best on Nintendo Switch, followed by PS5 and then PS4. In total, the title moved just over 50,000 copies — which obviously isn't...
Poll Are You Playing Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name?
Erase this
Out now on PS5 and PS4, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is yet another chapter in the (ongoing) saga of Kazuma Kiryu. Taking place before, during, and after the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, it's all about what uncle Kaz was up to as Ichiban and his party did battle with corrupt politicians. We really enjoyed this...
News Comical God of War Ragnarok Video Marks the Game's First Anniversary
Happy birthday Kratos and Atreus
Today marks the one-year anniversary since God of War Ragnarok released as a PS5, PS4 exclusive. To commemorate the occasion, Santa Monica Studio has released a video that compiles some of the amusing mishaps it encountered during development, which you can catch above. The team said: "For the one-year anniversary,...
News Here's Another Sample of Kiryu's New English Voice in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Fans still seem divided
It's fair to say that the new English voiceover for longtime Like a Dragon protagonist Kazuma Kiryu didn't please everyone when it was revealed earlier in the year. In case you don't know, voice actor and YouTuber Yong Yea was cast in the iconic role — although we're yet to actually hear his take on the character in full,...
News Stop the Presses: Xbox Actually Outsold PlayStation in Japan Last Week, But There's a Big Catch
Calm before the storm
It's no secret that Xbox has historically struggled in Japan — especially when it comes to moving hardware. This generation has been no different for the team in green, with the Xbox Series X|S barely registering on the sales charts week after week. But in a shocking twist, Microsoft's current-gen systems actually outsold...
News Braid: Anniversary Edition Resurfaces Three Years Later with PS5, PS4 Release Date
Out in late April 2024
More than three years after its original announcement, Braid: Anniversary Edition has resurfaced with a confirmed PS5, PS4 release date of 30th April 2024. You can catch a new trailer above, with this version described as a reimagining that preserves "the fundamental integrity of the original release". The anniversary edition...
News Boy, We're Warming to These Official God of War Ragnarok Winter Blankets
Ragnarok is upon us
Winter is almost upon us (at least, here in the UK), and we'll be the first to admit that having a nice blanket really does help as the nights get colder (and colder, and colder...). Fortunately for us True Gamers, there's now a way to satisfy both our body temperature and our love for PlayStation at the same time. Indeed,...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising's Open Beta Is Worth a Download on PS5, PS4 This Weekend
Rise up (again)
The second open beta for upcoming fighter Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is now live on PS5 and PS4. If you want to give it a shot, all you need to do is head to the PlayStation Store and get it downloaded. The beta is set to last all weekend, coming to a close on Sunday night / Monday morning depending on your timezone. It's also...
News Physical Games Represented Just 4% of Sales for PlayStation Last Quarter
The only category down year-on-year
Sony's financials for Q2 of 2023 are here, and the report illuminates that physical games are a drop in the bucket for PlayStation these days. Sony Interactive Entertainment had a record-breaking second quarter in terms of revenue, pulling in ¥954.1 billion — up 32.38 per cent year-on-year. Of that total,...
News #DRIVE Rally Puts an Arcade Spin on the Motorsport on PS5, PS4
"LISTEN TO MY CALLS"
Rally fans will (probably?) be having a grand old time with EA Sports WRC right now, but if you're after an alternative, an upcoming indie game looks like it may fit the bill. #DRIVE Rally looks to be a follow-up to a mobile game simply called #DRIVE, focusing on the off-road motorsport. It's just been announced, and it's coming...
Random SEGA Somehow Released Persona 5 Tactica Over a Week Early
Tactical nuke
Persona 5 Tactica isn't set to release until the 17th November — nine days away, at the time of writing this article — but SEGA somehow managed to launch the strategy title early on Steam. For just a brief window of about ten minutes earlier today, PC players could snag the game well ahead of its intended release date, probably...
Poll Do You Think GTA 6 Will Release on PS4?
Please god no
Well, it's finally happening. The rumours can finally end, the rabid fans can finally know peace, and we can all just sit down and patiently await the Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal trailer, which has been confirmed to drop at some point in December. But now that Rockstar's massively anticipated project is about to step out from the...
PS Store Sales Charts Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Glides to Number One on PS5
Go get 'em, tiger
It's a pretty predictable result, but Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is indeed the most downloaded PS5 game for the month of October. The superhero sequel has swung straight to the top of PS Store's PS5 charts in both North America and Europe. The likes of Assassin's Creed Mirage and EA Sports FC 24 give it a run for its money, while Alan...
News Dead by Daylight Will Soon Become Child's Play When Chucky Joins as a New Killer
Playtime's over
Dead by Daylight fans are eating well at the moment. Not only has the much-loved Stranger Things DLC made its return, Behaviour Interactive has now revealed the next horror-themed collaboration. Chucky, from the Child's Play movies, is joining the fun as a new playable killer. Releasing on 28th November, players will be able to...
News The Battle for Game of the Year in a Superb 2023 Begins on Monday
Who's going to win?
Which release is going to win Game of the Year? The field is so strong this year that just settling on several nominations is going to be a Herculean task in itself. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, with its outstanding review scores, is in with a shout, of course. But it’ll find itself up against strong competition from Nintendo, as...
News Dev Admits PS5, PS4 Tintin Game Is Unfinished on the Same Day It Releases
Wow, just in time!
In a move that's already rubbing plenty of people the wrong way across social media, Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh developer Pendulo Studios has essentially just come out and admitted that the game is unfinished. Oh, and it's out today on PS5 and PS4. We hope you didn't pre-order! "Despite our best efforts, those who...
News Development Cancelled on Promising Indie Title Revenant Hill
For the "well-being of the team"
Indie studio The Glory Society has announced it is ceasing development of Revenant Hill. Coming from the creators of Night in the Woods alongside a wider team, the narrative adventure game was announced earlier this year. However, it's sadly being shelved. The developer shared the news on social media:...
News SEGA Attempts to Summarise Seven Games of Kiryu in Tiny Like a Dragon Gaiden Trailer
Are you new here?
Now look, we know that asking people to play through seven Yakuza / Like a Dragon games just to get the full story is taking the p*ss, but there is something quite funny about SEGA trying to summarise the incredibly colourful life of longtime protagonist Kazuma Kiryu in a trailer that lasts 1 minute and 35 seconds. We can see...
News Dead by Daylight's Stranger Things DLC Is Back After Two Years in the Upside Down
Available now
A fan-favourite DLC for Dead by Daylight has been brought back from the grave. The Stranger Things chapter is now available once again, bringing the beloved Netflix show back to the ever-popular multiplayer horror game. The DLC originally launched back in 2019, but was pulled from sale two years later as the licence for the show...
News Lightning McQueen from Pixar's Cars Brings a Little Sizzle to Rocket League
Ka-chow!
In a crossover that's seemingly come out of nowhere, the one and only Lightning McQueen from the Disney and Pixar movie Cars is coming to Rocket League. Yes, you'll soon be able to play as the plucky race car while enjoying some vehicular football action. Launching today, 7th November 2023, the Lightning McQueen model in the game will be...
News Three New PS Plus Essential Games Can Be Downloaded Now on PS5, PS4
Sony's penultimate 2023 line-up
Today's the day for three new PS Plus Essential games to roll onto the base tier of Sony's subscription service, and they are available to download now across the UK and Europe. The USA will gain access later today, allowing the following to be downloaded: Mafia II: Definitive Edition (PS4) | Review
News Only Sony Will Allow Crazy PS5, PS4 Indie Horror Christmas Massacre
Nintendo and Microsoft say no
Sony is the only console manufacturer crazy enough to allow PS1-inspired alt-horror Christmas Massacre to release on its systems, according to infamous developer Puppet Combo. The oddball outing – which appears to allow you to play as a murderous Santa Claus – has been dubbed “too crazy” for the Nintendo Switch...
News Decades Later, Tetsuya Nomura Still Wonders Why You Lot Find Sephiroth So Attractive
"What I want, Cloud, is to sail the cosmos with this planet as my vessel"
Sephiroth is an iconic villain, first debuting in Final Fantasy VII as its antagonist, but found a cult following and enduring fame amongst fans. Could it be the impeccable hair, the impossibly long Masamune katana he wields, those gorgeous Mako-tinged eyes, or all of the...
Random Elden Ring's Malenia Suits Sekiro's Particular Style of Swordplay
"I am Malenia. Blade of Miquella. And I have never known defeat."
FromSoftware's catalogue of incredible boss encounters is a vast one, but that hasn't stopped some players from wondering how some of the studio's biggest bads might fare in other combat systems. Case in point: Elden Ring super-boss Malenia, the Blade of Miquella, has been...
News Twitter Integration to Be Removed from PS5, PS4 Next Week
Sharing isn't caring
PlayStation is currently sending out notifications on PS5 and PS4, telling users that they'll no longer be able to post shares to Twitter (also known as X, but no one in their right mind actually calls it that) from the 13th November. "This includes the ability to view any content published on X on PS5 / PS4, and the ability to...
Reminder It's Your Last Chance to Grab Three Great PS Plus Essential Games
Get 'em before they're gone
The usual PS Plus Essential monthly game switchover takes place tomorrow morning, leaving you less than 24 hours to claim the PS5, PS4 titles Sony had to offer to members for October 2023. Widely considered to be a pretty good month for the service, the games you need to redeem are: The Callisto Protocol (PS5, PS4) |...
News First Diablo 4 Expansion Arrives Late 2024, Named Vessel of Hatred
Brings back Nahantu from Diablo 2
Blizzard announced over the weekend as part of BlizzCon 2023 that the first major expansion for Diablo 4 will be called Vessel of Hatred, and launches for PS5 and PS4 at the end of next year. As shown in the trailer above, the DLC will take players back to the jungle setting of Nahantu from Diablo 2. Check it out...
News UK Sales Charts: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Holds Back RoboCop, But FC 24 Sneaks By
Offside
Last week saw the arrival of several new releases in the physical games market, though just one made it into the top 10 for its debut. That game is RoboCop: Rogue City, which comes in at number four. The top three is pretty insurmountable at this point, though Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and EA Sports FC 24 have swapped places. The rest of the...
News In Show of Dominance, Fortnite OG Draws 44.7 Million Players in One Day
102 million hours played
The staying power of Fortnite has been impressive to behold, and the service-title-to-rule-them-all is still defying expectations. First launching in 2018, the dominant shooter pulled in more than 44.7 million players in a single day with a triumphant return to Battle Royale's earliest incarnation. Via Twitter, Epic Games...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023?
Plus or minus?
Another month has arrived and only now have we learned what PS5, PS4 games Sony is putting on PS Plus Essential for November 2023, with the titles set to go live on Tuesday. If you need a reminder of what will be on offer for subscribers, here's what you have to look forward to: Mafia II: Definitive Edition (PS4) | Review
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's First PS5, PS4 Campaign Review Is a Massacre
"The worst campaign in series history"
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 won’t be judged solely on its campaign, as multiplayer is the main reason fans play. However, early reviews are absolutely savaging the single player experience, which is sounding like the worst solo mode in the series’ history – yes, even worse than the maligned Call of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 501
Back to normal
Last week’s issue of WAYP was pretty fun, eh? We still can’t believe this feature has been running for over ten years and 500 editions overall! Normal service resumes this week, but we’ve no plans to pump the brakes on the feature, and let’s see if we can get to 1,000 issues! Aaron Bayne: With Marvel's Spider-Man 2 done,...
News Hydro Archon Furina Finally Arrives in Genshin Impact's Huge PS5, PS4 Update
Fontaine expands east
HoYoverse is continuing to expand upon Genshin Impact’s recently added Hydro region Fontaine, and the release’s upcoming v4.2 update – dubbed Masquerade of the Guilty – will see new underwater regions incorporated. Crucially, it’ll plot the arrival of the Hydro Archon, Furina, a five-star sword wielder whose Elemental...
News Crisis Core Remake Leads New Batch of PS Plus Premium Game Trials
Demo time
While the recent price hike for PS Plus has left a lot of PlayStation users feeling cold, there's still a lot of value to be found within each tier. PS Plus Premium is probably the least attractive, as the benefits over PS Plus Extra are somewhat limited, but the Game Trials perk is certainly a nice value-add. Recently, the list of games...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden Started Out as DLC for Infinite Wealth
Was made in six months
RGG Studio has shared in a new interview that next week's PS5, PS4 game Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name originally started out as DLC for the next mainline entry Infinite Wealth. Speaking to Automaton, it is revealed by director Masayoshi Yokoyama that Kiryu's latest story began life as DLC, but since the...
News Survive a Psycho-Horror Dreamscape in First Dead Island 2 DLC on PS5, PS4
Haus expansion out now
The first of two expansions for Dead Island 2 has now launched on PS5 and PS4, titled Haus. Featuring a new storyline, location, weapons, and skill cards, it sees your character let loose in a "surreal, psycho-horror dreamscape" inside a big Malibu villa. Check out the launch trailer above. The DLC is priced at £9.99 /...
News Far Cry 6's PS5, PS4 Post-Release Support Is Now Finished
Dani's done
Ubisoft is notorious for its impressive post-release support, even when it comes to single player games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. And to be fair, Far Cry 6’s lifespan has been quite long, with the title originally launching in 2021 and getting multiple updates and expansions thereafter. But in a message on the franchise’s...
News The Sims 4's Newest PS4 Expansion Sounds Kinda Grim
For rent
The Sims 4 is the game that never stops growing, with hundreds of expansions available from the PS Store right now. Its latest add-on may be its darkest yet, however, as it’ll allow you to test out your landlord skills. That’s right, you’ll be able to give property ownership a try, as you build your own residential block and let it...
News My Hero Academia's Battle Royale Has Been Downloaded Over 7 Million Times
Quirky
My Hero Ultra Rumble, the Bandai Namco battle royale game inspired by the My Hero Academia manga, has been downloaded over seven million times since launching a little over a month ago, on 28th September. The release, a kind of free-to-play competitive brawler, allows you to unlock additional characters and costumes courtesy of an in-game...
News Anticipated PS5, PS4 Anime Brawler Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash Unveils More Characters
Curses
A trio of new characters have been added to the roster of upcoming anime brawler Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash, and you can catch the first gameplay footage of all three above. The trailer introduces the look and moves of three key new arrivals: Aoi Todo, Hanami, and Jogo. You’ll also glimpse a handful of special moves in the video...
News Bungie Acknowledges Destiny 2 Concerns Following Layoffs
"We know we have lost a lot of your trust"
Bungie has released a statement, the first since the news of layoffs at the Destiny 2 studio broke earlier this week, with around 100 staff impacted. The fallout from the move has led some players to demand refunds for DLC in protest, ad
News Development of Elden Ring Expansion Shadow of the Erdtree 'Proceeding Smoothly'
But still no word of a release date
Elden Ring still looms large in our collective gaming consciousness despite FromSoftware's epic RPG approaching the second anniversary of its release. Tarnished will be glad to know, then, that progress on the game's in-development expansion Shadow of the Erdtree is "proceeding smoothly", but less so to know we...
News Campaign Early Access for Modern Warfare 3 Available Now on PS5, PS4
Earn loads of rewards by beating it
Those who have pre-ordered Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on PS5, PS4 now have early access to the campaign, with the full release on 10th November 2023 bringing the online multiplayer and new open world Zombies mode. By finishing all 15 missions in the single player mode, you shall unlock items to customise...
Mini Review Ebenezer and the Invisible World (PS4) - Gorgeous Metroidvania Burdened by (Bah Hum)bugs
Nightmare before Christmas
Ebenezer and the Invisible World is a 2D Metroidvania-style platformer based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. You explore London as Ebenezer Scrooge, on a quest to return the industrial capitalist, Casper Malthus, to his good-natured self after a visit from the Ghosts of Christmas appear to have corrupted him. In...
News All PS Plus Members Handed a Movie Discount on Sony Pictures Core
Save 15% throughout November
PS Plus members of any tier can take advantage of a limited-time promotion in the new Sony Pictures Core app on PS5, PS4 consoles throughout November. For the rest of the month, anyone with an active membership can take 15 per cent off the price of movie rentals and purchases. This is off the back of the ability to rent...
News Persona 5 Tactica Could Be the SRPG Revolution We Need
Strategic genius
Persona 5 Tactica confidently strides onto PS5 and PS4 battlefields on 17th November. In another extended look at battle gameplay, we can't help but admire some of the revolutionary innovations this revolutionary-themed spinoff is bringing to the table. SRPGs, love them or leave them, primarily still stick to the tried and true...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Really Is Just DLC, Says Its Trophy List
There's no MW3 Platinum Trophy for you
In the leadup to its announcement, it was heavily suggested Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 would be a huge expansion for Modern Warfare 2. That didn't turn out to be the case as Activision is selling the FPS as its own standalone PS5, PS4 title, but there is one situation where the game quite literally is a DLC...
News Unlock Free Disney Dreamlight Valley Content on PS5, PS4 As the Release's Future Is Revealed
Paid expansion incoming, after game scraps free-to-play
Disney Dreamlight Valley is quietly one of the more successful live service games on PS5 and PS4 right now, and the release’s first anniversary livestream has revealed a lot to look forward to – even if some fans continue to be miffed by the release’s business model. For those out of the...
News Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Delayed to December, Second Beta Detailed
Delay will "further improve the game's quality"
Arc System Works' upcoming fighting game, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, is being delayed to next month. Initially planned for release on 30th November, the game will now arrive on PS5 and PS4 two weeks later, on 14th December. Publisher Cygames says the delay has been made to "further improve the...
News Destiny 2 Fans Demand Refunds for Next DLC After Bungie Layoffs
Players no longer want to support the developer
Destiny 2 users who have pre-ordered next year's expansion The Final Shape have begun demanding refunds as a way to voice their distaste at the round of layoffs that hit Bungie on Monday. Spotted by The Game Post, threads on
News PS Plus Essential Games for November 2023 Announced
Mafia! Dragon Ball! Aliens!
Update: Sony has now confirmed the full PS Plus Essential lineup for November 2023. The trio of titles is as follows: Mafia II: Definitive Edition (PS4) |
News Biggest Gran Turismo 7 Update Ever Adds Cars, Tracks, Modes, Challenges
Welcome to SPEC II
As teased over the weekend, Gran Turismo 7 studio Polyphony Digital has today revealed the PS5, PS4 racer's biggest update yet. Dubbed SPEC II, it adds a four-player split-screen Couch mode, seven more cars, a new track in the Lake Louise Snow Circuit, the chance to try SOPHY AI in Quick Race, and an extra 50 challenges. All of...
News Interest in Destiny 2 Reportedly at an All-Time Low
Employees begged for positive changes
Player sentiment surrounding Destiny 2 has never been worse, a new IGN report claims. As part of an article detailing the unfortunate round of layoffs at developer Bungie, it is suggested players are looking elsewhere off the back of the game's disappointing Lightfall expansion and follow-up seasons. Sources...
News Street Fighter 6 Gears Up for Final Fight-Themed November Fighting Pass
As mighty as the former mayor of Metro City
Street Fighter 6 is spicing things up this November with a Final Fight-themed Fighting Pass, which offers gear, emotes, and even the classic 1989 Capcom beat 'em up itself, playable from the in-game Game Center, which is a fun inclusion. Starting today,1st November, players can start earning some...
News World War Z: Aftermath Is Getting Another Premium Episode in December
Alongside a free update
World War Z: Aftermath is getting another offering in December, Saber Interactive has announced, and we got a look at the upcoming Vally of the Zeke in a new trailer. The premium episode, along with a free update, will hit PS5 on 5th December. This new episode will run players $9.90, or around £8, and features three new...
News Investigate the Supernatural When Spirit Hunter: Death Mark 2 Comes West on 15th February
Don't turn out the lights
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is an upcoming suspense-horror visual novel announced for a Western release, coming to PS4 on 15th February. We got a glimpse at gameplay, which now involves some sidescrolling exploration in addition to first-person investigative elements. Set in the prestigious Konoehara Academy in Tokyo's H...
News The Witcher 3's Tragically Misunderstood Rock Troll, Werewolf Get Dark Horse Figures
Surpisingly human
Dark Horse Direct has just unveiled the latest additions to its growing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt collection, adding the tragically misunderstood Rock Troll and Werewolf figurines to its roster. Both are made of lovingly detailed PVC, with the Werewolf measuring 12 inches in length and the more diminutive Rock Troll coming in at a...
October2023
News Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Gets Roguelike Story Campaign in Latest Trailer
Bubble trouble
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is only a week away from launch on PS5 and PS4 — that's certainly crept up on us. The platform fighter, fundamentally similar to Super Smash Bros., is looking like a decent follow-up to the first game, which was a surprise hit. Today, publisher GameMill Entertainment has released a new trailer, focusing...
News C'est Magnifique! Mitsuru Kirijo Gets Fancy in Persona 3 Reload Trailer
The Empress of Execution
It's Tuesday, which can only mean one thing: Persona 3 Reload character trailer time! Just like clockwork, Atlus has released another look at the cast of its hotly anticipated (by us) remake, and once again carelessly forgot to mention the game will be gracing PlayStation platforms on 2 February 2024. Calm, cool, and...
News Rescheduled Genshin Impact Livestream Sets Up Bumper Day for PS5, PS4 Gachas
Back-to-back
Genshin Impact’s next major update was supposed to be announced by now, but a scheduling issue means it was delayed at the last second. Now it’ll run back-to-back with Honkai: Star Rail’s previously announced v1.5 update broadcast on 3rd November, leading to an enormous day for PS5 and PS4 gacha games. As always, you can expect...
News Overwatch 2's Le Sserafim Event Is K-Popping Off on PS5, PS4
Plan your Perfect Night
Overwatch 2's collaboration with K-pop sensation Le Sserafim is now live, and players can pop and lock their way to some inspired skins, dance emotes, and engage in the new limited-time Concert Clash game mode. Le Sserafim is an extremely popular act out of South Korea, and their new track "Perfect Night" is guaranteed to be...
News Little Nightmares 3 Gets 18 Minutes of Cooperative PS5, PS4 Gameplay
Better together
Little Nightmares III is the next instalment in the spooky series, which melds horror elements with puzzles, platforming, and adventure mechanics. It's due out sometime in 2024 for PS5 and PS4, and an extended look at pre-alpha gameplay has been released, showcasing the game's cooperative mechanics. Over 18 minutes, developer...
News Solid Snake Voice Actor David Hayter Fronts New Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Promo
"This is only the beginning"
Solid Snake voice actor David Hayter has appeared in a new Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection promotion where he'll "guide us through iconic moments in the Metal Gear Solid franchise" as part of a new legacy video series. The video up above is a teaser for the series, which is said to be "only the beginning". It's not...
News UK Sales Charts: Spider-Man and Mario Trade Places in Battle for Top Spot
Marvellous wonders
Sony and Nintendo both have a big, fancy exclusive game at the top of the UK's physical games chart, and they've just swapped seats. Both Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder launched on 20th October, and the superhero epic swung in with a debut at number one. Now, though, it's Nintendo's imaginative platformer on...
Guide PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Every PlayStation exclusive project
What are all PlayStation Studios developers and what are they working on? In this PlayStation Studios guide, we’re going to list all of the Japanese giant’s subsidiary game makers, along with their current projects. We’ll be updating this article regularly, as new titles are announced. Japan: Here are...
News Fortnite's Original, Iconic Map Will Return Later This Week on PS5, PS4
What's old is new again
The modular nature of Fortnite’s map has enabled developer Epic Games to adapt and change it over time, but there had been strong rumours for several months now that it’d return to its origins as part of the release’s next major update. And that’s exactly what’s happening starting 3rd November, as the developer...
News Gran Turismo 7 Promises Major PS5, PS4 Update Next Week
At least seven new cars incoming
Gran Turismo 7 has been growing on a monthly basis, but series creator Kazunori Yamauchi promises a “big update” is coming for November, with at least seven new cars. The industry veteran posted his traditional silhouette picture on Twitter, seemingly confirming the upcoming addition of the Lexus LFA, Nissan...
News PS5, PS4's Most Played Games Probably Won't Surprise You
Interesting, nonetheless
Unfortunately, Sony doesn’t have a most played PlayStation games list like Xbox and Steam, which means we’re often left in the dark over what people are actually playing on PS5 and PS4. Still, it doesn’t take a genius to guess the contents of the top ten, and this Circana chart at least gives us a glimpse into the most...
News Synth Riders Spooky Update Adds Yet More Free Content
A new song, and a few extras
The parade of new content for VR rhythm game Synth Riders continues! To celebrate the first Halloween since the launch of PSVR2, Kluge Interactive is once again celebrating the scariest time of year with free content. The 2023 Spooky Update includes one free song, Nightmare Cure by DanyloM & Electro Swing Thing...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 500
An epic celebration special
We’ve got an extra-special edition of WAYP lined up this week, as we’re celebrating our 500th issue anniversary. This regularly recurring feature was first published on 2nd March, 2013 – although initially we had the bizarre idea of running it bi-weekly. It wasn’t until an entire year later – with Issue 33, on...
