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November2023
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...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Won't Be Free-to-Play When It Launches After All
New plan
The Animal Crossing-esque Disney Dreamlight Valley has been in early access since September 2022, and it's soon to be making its full, proper launch in the very near future. However, plans have changed regarding its payment model; when it releases, it'll cost $39.99 instead of, erm, zero. Initially planned to be a free-to-play game,...
News Delayed for an Impressive Sixth Time, Skull and Bones Now Expected in Early 2024
Allegedly
Surprise! Skull and Bones has been delayed again, for the sixth time by our reckoning, which has to be some kind of record. If you can believe it, the constantly drifting pirate game now targets a vague Q1 2024 window. Word comes to us through Ubisoft, as today is financial report day, and along with the frankly unsurprising nautical news,...
News The Brilliant Blasphemous 2 Is Getting a Last-Gen Port, Coming to PS4 in November
Praise the lord
Team 17 and The Game Kitchen have today announced a last-gen version of Blasphemous 2. The pixelated metroidvania sequel initially released in August on PS5 and other current systems, and now, nearly three months later, a PS4 port is on the way. It's launching on 2nd November, 2023. The news comes from the above accolades trailer,...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Really Is an Impressive Looking Remake
R you ready?
If you're a fan of the original Star Ocean: The Second Story, or its expanded PSP remaster, then you're probably keeping a very close eye on Star Ocean The Second Story R — a full remake of the classic RPG. Based on everything that we've seen of the PS5 and PS4 title so far, it's a faithful recreation of the original adventure, but...
Rumour There's a Chance Dragon Quest X Offline Could Be Coming West
Maybe, just maybe
Ah, Dragon Quest X. Originally an MMO for the Nintendo Wii (eye-opening, in hindsight), the game never made it west despite years and years of rumours and 'insider' whispers. However, in 2021, Square Enix announced Dragon Quest X Offline — a reimagined, entirely offline version of the game, as the name suggests. It released in...
News What the **** Is This Insane Animal Crossing-Style Game in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth?
Must be seen to be believed
Just when you thought Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth couldn't get any more mental, RGG Studio unveils 'Happy Resort Dondoko Island'. This ludicrously in-depth side activity, which basically looks like a game in itself, sees protagonist Ichiban ride a dolphin (!) to an idyllic island, which he's then tasked with...
Rumour Diablo 4's First Expansion Has Been Unearthed
Let the hate flow through you
References to what seems to be the first expansion for Diablo 4 have been datamined from the game's latest test build. According to YouTube channel YbuBaKa (as summarised by Strakt on ResetEra), the yet-to-be-announced DLC will revolve around Mephisto — a demonic lord who already plays a pivotal role in the game's...
News Bus Simulator 21 Turns to Trams on PS5, PS4 Next Month
There's a new standalone game en route, too
Bus Simulator 21’s previously announced Tram Extension will make a stop on PS5 and PS4 from 14th November – but developer StillAlive Studios has even bigger news. Anyone who owns the core game and the aforementioned Tram Extension – or the Season Pass – will be eligible to download an upcoming...
News Final Fantasy Creator Makes Yoshi-P Cry Live on Stage with Heartfelt Praise
Final Fantasy's "even better"
Naoki Yoshida — commonly known by his nickname Yoshi-P — has been a key figure in getting Final Fantasy as a brand back on track over the last decade or so. He heads the team that rebuilt Final Fantasy 14 and eventually turned it into the juggernaut that it is today, and he's the producer on the very well received...
News PS5, PS4's Essential Picks Promo Plunges Over 500 PS Store Prices
Like a Dragon! One Piece! Star Wars!
A new promo on the PS Store today has seen hundreds upon hundreds of PS5 and PS4 games discounted, with savings up to 75 per cent. Highlights this time include Like a Dragon: Ishin’s Digital Deluxe Edition for just £29.99/$34.99, as well as Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Deluxe Edition for £62.99/$62.99...
News Action RPG Achilles: Legends Untold Storms the Beaches of Troy in Developer-Led Gameplay
Long way from home
Achilles: Legends Untold is an upcoming action RPG that mixes in Souls-like mechanics, and it's plotting an amphibious assault on PlayStation platforms on 2nd November. We got a good look at the classic tale's gritty reboot in some developer-led gameplay. With combat governed by a Stamina meter, challenging boss encounters, and a...
News Persona 3 Reload's Akihiko Sanada Delivers the Knockout Punch
The Champ is here
Another week, another Persona 3 Reload character trailer! This time, it's the taciturn pugilist Akihiko Sanada's turn to show off his moves. You can step into the ring yourself once the remade JRPG launches on PS5 and PS4 on 2nd February 2024. Calm and collected, with a hell of a right cross, Akihiko is the heavy hitter of the...
News PS1 FPS Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Lands on PS5, PS4 in February
29 years after the original
Originally targeting a 2023 release date, Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster is now on course for a PS5 and PS4 launch on the 28th February, 2024. If you're not sure what Dark Forces even is, it's a traditional DOOM-esque first-person shooter that originated on the MS-DOS in 1995, and was ported to the PS1 a year later. The...
Poll Are You Playing Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1?
The wait is over
Out now on PS5 and PS4, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 bundles together three iconic PlayStation titles. Many would say it's about damn time, but we want to know if you've been eagerly awaiting these fresh ports. While it's nice to finally have these classics on current consoles, the Master Collection's packaging is a...
News Metal Gear Solid 4, 5, Peace Walker Ports are Almost Certainly Planned, Says New Evidence
Vol. 2 when?
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is out now on PS5 and PS4, and it hasn't taken dedicated fans very long at all to unearth evidence of yet more Metal Gear ports. According to Timo635 on Reddit, there are clear references to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker,
News PS5, PS4's Biggest Stars Assemble for Glitzy UEFA Champions League Commercial
Back of the net
PlayStation has been synonymous with the UEFA Champions League for decades now, and anyone who’s watched the elite European club football competition will have seen banners for Sony’s various systems over the years. As part of its collaboration with the prestigious event, the platform holder has created a glamorous new ident,...
News Blizzard Disables Diablo 4 Trading, Threatens Bans For Players Engaged in Illicit Duplication
Eternal damnation
Blizzard has suspended player trading in Diablo 4 in the face of a duplication exploit currently threatening the game's in-game economy, and the developer has threatened bans for players who partake of these illicit gains. It's unclear when the function will resume. Trading items in Diablo 4 occurs in a morally grey area,...
News Konami Aware of Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Launch Issues, Fixes Incoming
Snake?
Konami's Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is a nostalgic amalgamation of Snake's earliest outings, and it's out today on PS5 and PS4. Purists will notice minor imperfections, mainly in how the older titles are presented, but worry not, as fixes have been promised and are currently en route, though no timeframe was given. IGN was...
News Another Look at Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Is Coming Our Way This Week
Thanks to Xbox, mind
It's becoming increasingly easy to forget that there's a different Like a Dragon game coming out just a few weeks, because SEGA just won't shut up about the next mainline entry, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Indeed, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name drops on the 9th November, but the marketing push for...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth's Mature Age Rating Description Is Hilarious
Who's arseking?
As you'd probably expect of the series at this point, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be rated 'Mature' in North America. The ESRB's summary of the upcoming RPG paints a familiar picture, with mention of graphic violence and sexually suggestive content. But we couldn't help but chuckle at the description as a whole, and thought...
Guide Best Roblox Games on PS5 and PS4
Free-to-play classics you should try right now
Roblox is finally available to play on PlayStation systems, which means there will be a lot of people looking for the best Roblox games to play on PS5 and PS4. Below, we've selected a few of the best and most popular Roblox games, and have made sure they're fully playable on PS4 and PS5. Roblox is...
News PS1-Style Horror Crow Country Is Coming to PS5, PS4, Creepy Demo Out Now
Caw blimey
Complete with blocky character models and pre-rendered backgrounds, Crow Country is a promising PS1-style survival horror game. It's coming to both PS5 and PS4 in 2024, but you can give it an early shot thanks to a playable demo, which is out now on the aforementioned PlayStation platforms — just in time for Halloween! "The year is...
News Veteran PlayStation Exec Has Allegedly Left Sony
Behind some of Sony's biggest hits
A veteran Sony executive with an unrivalled CV spanning practically every major PlayStation first-party hit has allegedly left the company. Rumours of bad news started swirling on God of War creator David Jaffe’s social media this weekend, and he eventually went live with a video explaining the situation earlier...
News UK Sales Charts: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Comes Out Swinging for Number One Debut
Thwip
Despite solid competition from another major new release, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has made a number one debut on the UK's physical games chart. It trumped Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Wonder, "comfortably" selling the most boxed copies in the country. We imagine both games will remain in the top 10 for a while. We've yet to see digital sales...
News Looks Like Sony's the Latest to Be Struck by a Slew of Layoffs
Visual Arts Service Group sees cuts
Those of you who pay close attention to the games industry – or even tech sector at large – will know that many companies are being struck with layoffs right now, even the ones that are performing well. It’s perhaps not too surprising to hear that, following a bunch of job cuts at Naughty Dog earlier in the...
News Hideo Kojima Missing from Metal Gear Solid Collection's Credits on PS5, PS4
Konami only acknowledges "all Metal Gear staff and fans"
While his name is still present throughout the game, Hideo Kojima has been removed from the credits of the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 1, which launches later this week on PS5 and PS4. New wrappers for the games simply thank “all Metal Gear staff and fans”, and don’t...
News Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail Debuts Zidane-Like Viper Job in New Trailers
Time for some cosplay
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is the next expansion for the beloved MMO, and it whisks players away to a brave new world full of adventure, expected to make landfall in Summer 2024. FFXIV London Fan Festival 2023 was held over the weekend, and we got an extended teaser trailer showing off Square Enix's trademark cinematic flair,...
News Persona 4 Golden Physical Pre-Orders Begin from 27th October
Another one of Tanaka's Amazing Commodities
Persona 4 Golden is getting a limited run of physical copies through, fittingly enough, Limited Run games. Connoisseurs of fine JRPGs and game boxes will both want to clear their schedules and get in line when pre-orders for this modern classic go live from 27th October until 10th December. Enthusiasts...
News Skull Island: Rise of Kong Given Just a Single Year of Development
Part of a vicious cycle
Skull Island: Rise of Kong has been doing the rounds for all the wrong reasons, with some calling it the worst game of 2023, thanks to its shallow production values and wonky gameplay. This, inevitably, led to the title being roundly dunked on by the internet writ large and dubbed a "Gollum-like" as a result. Sadly, like
News Final Fantasy 14 Is Getting Final Fantasy 16 Crossover Content, Including a Torgal Mount
And a boss battle against Ifrit
In the ultimate Naoki Yoshida mash-up event, MMO Final Fantasy 14 is getting crossover content from Final Fantasy 16. Announced during the 2023 London Fan Festival, a trailer confirms there’ll be a boss battle against Ifrit, as well as a new Torgal mount and minion. Presumably there’ll also be fresh gear to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 499
Web heads
Wow, we've reached the penultimate issue of WAYP ahead of our 500th instalment! Next week, we're plotting an extra special edition of the weekly feature, and we sincerely hope you'll all get involved. For now, the show goes on as usual. Aaron Bayne: There could only be one: it’s Marvel's Spider-Man 2 time! Graham Banas: I'm...
News Metal Gear Solid's First-Ever Trophy List Has Been Revealed
By way of the Master Collection
PS1 masterpiece Metal Gear Solid will be playable on modern PlayStation hardware once more with the release of next week's Master Collection, and this also means the classic is getting its first-ever Trophy list. While Sons of Liberty and Snake Eater received their own Trophy lists by way of Bluepoint Games' HD...
News Here's 50 Whole Minutes of Mental Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Gameplay
Go go Ichiban
SEGA hosted a meaty Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth stream last night, boasting just over 50 minutes of new gameplay footage. It's got turn-based battles — complete with reworked mechanics — loads of exploration, side activities, and more. You can watch the archived video above. To be clear, this footage is taken from the demo...
News Build the Cat Cafe of Your Dreams in Calico on PS5, PS4
Every day is something new
Cat lovers will have their paws full with Calico, a colourful slice-of-life-sim focused on furry friends, and it will luxuriantly rub up against PS5 and PS4 before scratching to be let out on 28th November. Players are tasked with creating a dream cat cafe, befriending various animals and serving delicious dishes to...
News Rewrite Fictional History in The Walking Dead: Destinies on PS5, PS4
Carl?
The Walking Dead: Destinies is a third-person narrative-driven adventure game, and it's coming to PlayStation platforms on 17th November. It has an intriguing pitch: players can explore story paths that AMC's adaptation didn't, allowing players to influence the action. It's looking a bit shaky, and frankly, that's part of the reason for our...
News It Looks Like Persona 3's Protagonist Is Stuck with One-Handed Swords in Reload
Weapon choice doesn't return
If you were holding out hope that the protagonist in Persona 3 Reload would be able to pick and choose between all the different weapon types, we've got (seemingly) bad news. Based on a new information dump from Atlus, the upcoming remake will lock the long-haired hero into using a one-handed sword. For those who may...
Poll Do You Still Play Diablo 4?
Hell and back
With the launch of Diablo 4's second season, the Season of Blood, it's dawned on us that the action RPG is over four months old. And in that time, it feels like the title has drawn no shortage of criticism. Controversial updates dominated the conversation around release — followed by a seemingly lacklustre first season — and...
News Industry Icon Yu Suzuki Returns to PS5, PS4 Next Month
But he's not bringing Shenmue 4
Yu Suzuki, the iconic video game veteran behind classics like OutRun and Shenmue, will return to PS5 and PS4 next month with the console version of his ex-Apple Arcade exclusive Air Twister. This is, in effect, a modern reimagining of Space Harrier – and it’s got an oddball, 90s aesthetic to match. The game will...
News 'Gollum-Like' King Kong Game Is Getting Torn to Shreds Online
"The worst game of 2023"
Let's not sugarcoat it: the new King Kong game, Skull Island: Rise of Kong, is a disaster. The action title is out now on PS5 and PS4, and it's being torn apart by... well, just about everyone. At the time of writing, the game has just one review to its name — a PC write-up from IGN — and that's got a 3/10 slapped on the...
News PlayStation Allegedly Under Pressure to Make Major Gaming Acquisitions
Buy or die
Analysts believe PlayStation is under pressure to make a major gaming acquisition, following Microsoft’s successful purchase of Activision Blizzard earlier this month. Multiple industry experts spoke with GamesIndustry.biz, and concurred the Japanese giant needs to make a purchase that would “move the needle for them in a meaningful...
News Overwatch 2 to Host Musical Collaboration with K-Pop Superstars Le Sserafim
Justice rains from above
Blizzard is taking a page from the Fortnite playbook for the next Overwatch 2 event, announcing an in-game collaboration with K-Pop group Le Sserafim, and we got a brief concept clip to set the tempo. The fun begins on 26th October with the in-game music video debut for the group's single, Perfect Night. Following that, a...
News Here's Your First Look at Persona 3 Reload's Redone Social Link Characters
The gang's all here
We've all seen the new character models and portraits for your party members in Persona 3 Reload, but what about the supporting cast? Introduced in the original Persona 3, the social link system lets you forge bonds with the supporting cast — a collection of quirky students and city-goers — and fresh images of these secondary...
News Persona 5 Tactica Aims to Keep You Very Busy Outside the Main Story
Also confirms New Game+
Atlus has just dropped a load of new information on Persona 5 Tactica, detailing what we can expect outside of the main story missions. As it turns out, you can replay stages to farm experience points, cash, and personas, while also fulfilling side quests for specific rewards like skill tree unlocks and even more persona...
News PS Store Slashes 500+ PS5, PS4 Game Prices for Halloween
Resident Evil! Diablo! Ghost Trick!
Halloween is the theme of the latest PS Store promotion, which went live today and will stick around until 1st November 2023. The sale drops the overall price of over 500 PS5, PS4 games, some of which do belong to the horror genre while others don't. Below you'll find a selection of the most noteworthy deals...
News September 2023 Circana: PS5 Still on Top Despite Chart-Topping Starfield
Spider-Man 2 PS5 controller the best-selling accessory
The PS5 console was the best-selling platform in terms of both units purchased and dollar sales in the USA last month despite the release of Starfield on rival hardware. The Sony system topped the hardware chart on both fronts, with the Xbox Series X|S taking second and then the hybrid Nintendo...
Interview Star Ocean The Second Story R Devs on Remaking an Underrated PS1, PSP RPG
R time has come
We'd argue that the original Star Ocean The Second Story is a bit of a classic — but when people think of iconic PS1 RPGs, it's rarely the first title that springs to mind. Nevertheless, Square Enix is remaking the adventure all these years later as Star Ocean The Second Story R for PS5 and PS4. To get additional insight into the...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Still Attracts 1 Million Players Per Month, 7 Years After Release
We gotta power
Bandai Namco's ongoing support for action-RPG-fighter Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 has always been thoroughly impressive, but it has made us wonder just how popular the title still is. Well, we now have a better idea thanks to producer Masayuki Hirano, who's spilled the beans in an interview for the official Dragon Ball website. "Even...
News Build Your Own PS5, PS4 Theme Park in RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe Next Month
Out in two weeks' time
Following a reveal a few months ago, it's been revealed RollerCoaster Tycoon Adventures Deluxe from Atari will launch on PS5, PS4 on 1st November 2023. You can catch a new trailer above, which touches on some of the new content and features included in the Deluxe edition; there are more rides to build, new rollercoaster...
News Catch Up on the Events of Alan Wake in, Er, Fortnite on PS5, PS4
You read that right
Here’s a crazy crossover event that we didn’t expect to see today: a recap of Remedy’s cult horror Alan Wake is available now in Fortnite. Yes, you read that correctly: Alan Wake Flashback is an interactive experience made using the Unreal Editor which will allow fans to familiarise themselves with the fiction of the first...
News PlayStation Japan Hype Trailer Brings PS5, PS4's Biggest Names
Final Fantasy! Tekken! Granblue Fantasy!
PlayStation Japan has released its bi-annual hype trailer for a bunch of upcoming PS5 (and PS4) games, with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth understandably occupying the headline spot. It’s flanked by an eclectic slate of software, including Armored Core 6, Tekken 8, and Like a Dragon Gaiden
News Xbox Boss Promises '100% Parity' for Call of Duty on PS5, PS4
And no more exclusive betas
Call of Duty will not be compromised on PS5 and PS4 platforms, despite Microsoft’s unprecedented $69 billion buyout of Activision Blizzard. Xbox chief Phil Spencer appeared on a podcast this week to confirm the series will continue to have “100 per cent parity” on PlayStation consoles. Sony has signed a contract...
News Halloween, Christmas Come Early in Rocket League's Haunted Hallows Event
Now THIS is Halloween
Rocket League is getting into the festive spirit, celebrating October with the inevitable Haunted Hallows event. Epic Games must have gotten a two-for-one deal on The Nightmare Before Christmas collaborations this year because Jack Skellington and friends can be found in both Rocket League and Fortnite, which is quite fun. In...
News Get Alan Wake 2 Ready with Alan Wake: Flashback, Created in Fortnite
Classic Remedy
With Alan Wake 2 at long last launching on 27th October, players in need of a primer on the events of the first game have a few options to hand: Play the excellent original in the form of Alan Wake Remastered, recap the story via Youtube videos or Wiki entries, or (most exciting of all), dive into the Alan Wake: Flashback limited-time...
News Diablo 4 Season of Blood Is Live on PS5, PS4 After a Slight Delay
Bloody hell
Update: Diablo 4's second seasonal affair, the Season of Blood, is now live across all platforms, including PS5 and PS4. The whole thing was slapped with a several-hour delay at the last minute, but we got there in the end. Just in case you don't know, the new season features fresh vampiric challenges and abilities. Hopefully it's all...
Random Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Branded Wheaties Is the True Breakfast of Champions
With great cereal comes great responsibility
Sony's marketing budget for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 would probably make your eyes water. Not only has PlayStation partnered with Adidas for some Spidey-branded attire, it's also just unveiled a collaboration with North American cereal, Wheaties. Staring at you from your kitchen table in the near future...
News Roblox Is Already Tangling with Call of Duty, Fortnite as the Most Played Game on PS5, PS4
Mega blox
An utterly colossal entity in the wider gaming space, Roblox finally arrived on PlayStation platforms roughly one week ago, and it's already proving to be an absolutely massive hit. The difficult-to-define title — which is essentially a vehicle for player-created games — is currently fighting it out with Call of Duty and Fortnite at...