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September2023
News Great Scott! Go Back to the Future with PowerWash Simulator's Next DLC
Blast the past
PowerWash Simulator has been the recipient of some great DLC packs, the last being a SpongeBob SquarePants crossover. This cartoonish, undersea level pack was the game's first premium DLC, and it's being followed up with another, only this time, we're going Back to the Future. Yes, the beloved movie franchise is crossing paths with...
August2023
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Armored Core 6?
Don't hold back, Raven
The game's been out on PS5 and PS4 for a week now, and if you've managed to beat the infamous first boss, we'd like to know what you think of Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon. Indeed, there's no question that this is a hardcore action game — something the series has always embraced — but in riding on the wave of...
News NBA 2K24 Expedites Your Goal of GOAT Status on PS5, PS4
Stripped back City returns
NBA 2K24’s single player MyCAREER mode has gotten increasingly complicated over the years, so we suspected it was only a matter of time before 2K Sports dialled it back a bit. This year’s campaign feels like the simplification the series has been yearning for, as you’ll have one objective: become the Greatest of All...
News Civilization 6's Leader Pass DLC Makes Surprise Appearance on PS4
After previously launching on PC
There has been some surprising news this week for fans of Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: the Leader Pass DLC has been released on all console platforms, including the PS4. The Leader Pass features twelve alternate leaders for existing civilizations plus six additional personas for existing leaders. It was originally...
News PS5, PS4 Owners Are Understandably Irate with PS Plus Price Hike
Taking the PS Plus
We’ve known for quite some time that Sony, in its current guise, doesn’t care much for its core consumers – but overnight, it proved it. The platform holder nonchalantly announced price hikes to the annual tiers of its various PS Plus su
News Is Sony Working on a New PS2 Emulator for PS5, PS4?
Watch this space
With the frankly flabbergasting PS Plus price increases announced overnight, Sony is in need of a win for its subscriptions – and a big one at that! One way it could curry favour with long-time members is by upgrading its PS2 emulator, allowing it to bring back classics from the early noughties alongside the PS1 and PSP titles...
News Sony Has a State of Play Livestream for September, Rumours Suggest
Jeff Grubb has heard about one
Sony is primed and ready to deliver a new State of Play livestream in September, if new rumours are to be believed. Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb took to Twitter overnight to share he's heard "a State of Play is coming", and given Sony's recent track record of hosting events like the PlayStation Showcase in September, it...
News Street Fighter 6's New PS5, PS4 Fighter Is a Weirdo in the Best Possible Way
Wacky A.K.I.
Street Fighter 6’s first Character Pass is coming quicker than we initially anticipated, with the oddball A.K.I. arriving as early as 27th September. Capcom fully detailed the character with a huge trailer and PlayStation Blog post overnight, confirming that the slithery individual is able to inject poison into enemies who dare to...
Reaction Has Sony Put Together the Worst PS Plus Month Ever?
Bad games! Price increases!
Sony has had some stinkers in the past, but it's handing itself an incredibly difficult job if it ever wants to top the PS Plus Essential lineup for September 2023. We've got a dreadful PS4 game in Generation Zero, a bang-average MMO in Black Desert, and a single decent open world experience in Saints Row. Compared
News PS Plus Essential, Extra, Premium Price Increases Announced by Sony
As much as $40 more
Sony has revealed as part of the PS Plus Essential drop for next month that it's increasing the price of all three PS Plus tiers (Essential, Extra, and Premium) on 6th September 2023. The firm says this is being done to "enable us to continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits to your PlayStation Plus...
News PS Plus Essential Games for September 2023 Announced
Yikes
Sony has revealed the PS Plus Essential games members can look forward to for the month of September 2023. Saints Row was already leaked at the start of the week, but the full PS5, PS4 lineup — which can be downloaded from Tuesday, 5th September 2023 — is as follows: Saints Row (PS5, PS4) | Review
News Suikoden I & II HD Remasters Delayed Out of 2023
Konami casts wait
Konami has confirmed the PS4 remasters of the first two Suikoden games will no longer release this year as the studio needs more time to "ensure the quality performance and gameplay experience our users deserve". A new date has not been announced, but it's now expected in 2024 alongside its spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle:...
News PS Plus Drives Down PS Store Prices on Over 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games
Plus one
PS Plus subscribers, irrespective of tier, can enjoy double discounts on over 2,000 items from the PS Store right now – through 13th September. Offers expand to a variety of tentpole titles, including Dead Island 2 for £41.99/$48.99, Grand Theft Auto 5 for £17.49/$19.79, and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot for £15.59/$15.59. Please keep in mind...
News Despite Being on PS Plus Extra, Sea of Stars Tops 100k Sales in One Day
Sea of sales
Sea of Stars, the thoroughly likeable throwback JRPG which released earlier this week, may be available to download as part of PS Plus Extra (and, whisper it, Xbox Game Pass) but has still managed to surpass 100,000 sales in one day. It’s likely the vast majority of these units were purchased on PC and Nintendo Switch, but it’s...
News Bizarre Musical, Culinary Toybox Nour: Play with Your Food Finally Hits PS5, PS4 in September
Food is art
Announced several years ago, we've always been curious to check out Nour: Play with Your Food. Fortunately, it looks like the game is finally done cooking — it'll be served up on both PS5 and PS4 on 12th September, 2023. For those unaware, Nour is a sort of sandbox experience that's all about messing around with food. A series of...
News King Kong Up Against Spider-Man in Skull Island PS5, PS4 Release Date
Battle for attention
Skull Island: Rise of Kong will be vying for attention in the few days before the PS5 release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 as Game Mill Entertainment reveals the game will be out on 17th October 2023. Joining the really crowded October 2023 release calendar, it's taken the original launch day of Alan Wake 2 and will come out just...
Preview Like a Dragon Gaiden Feels Like an Evolution of the Yakuza Franchise
Erase everything, build it again, better
We’ve seen glimpses of Kiryu since his reported death in 2018 — his appearance in Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a perfect passing of the torch for the series, we reacquainted ourselves with the eerily similar looking Ryōma this year in Like A Dragon Ishin!, and the Judgment series has continued Ryu Ga...
News Ace Strategy Game Jagged Alliance 3 Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Take back Grand Chien soon
THQ Nordic has announced it's porting the well-received PC strategy game Jagged Alliance 3 to PS5, PS4. Set to launch "soon", it'll cost £49.99 / $59.99. Check out the reveal trailer above. Originally released for PC only last month, you'll take part in strategic turn-based battles to win back the country of Grand Chien...
News Tales of Arise '2nd Anniversary Special Livestream' Announced for TGS 2023
"Latest info on the Tales series"
Bandai Namco has revealed its plans for Tokyo Game Show 2023, which takes place from the 21st September. The publisher's bringing a bunch of its upcoming titles to the event, including Tekken 8, Blue Protocol, Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, and Sand Land. But one game that isn't on the release schedule is...
News Lara Croft Joins Call of Duty Next Month, 21 Savage and Mace Too
Part of Season 5 Reloaded
Activision has confirmed Tomb Raider protagonist Lara Croft will be joining the Call of Duty universe on 9th September 2023 as a purchasable Operator in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone. She'll arrive in the Season 5 Reloaded update, which also brings rapper 21 Savage and Modern Warfare characte
Reminder Gorgeous PS5, PS4 RPG Sea of Stars Joins PS Plus Extra Today
Look to the stars
Sea of Stars, the anticipated indie RPG, is out today on PS5 and PS4 — and if you happen to be subscribed to PS Plus Extra, you can dive right in. The game was confirmed for Sony's service earlier in the month, and going by critic reviews, this is definitely a title that fans of old school adventures will want to check out. We...
News UK Sales Charts: Armored Core 6 Mechs an Impact with Number One Debut
FromSoftware with love
While the UK's boxed games sales can't be used to indicate trends worldwide, we think it's safe to say Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is doing pretty well for itself. Publisher Bandai Namco will no doubt be pleased with its performance so far; it's landed at number one in the UK physical chart, displacing some mainstays...
Ninja'd
Bandai Namco has released a specs sheet for upcoming anime brawler Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections, which confirms that it'll run in 4K resolution at 60 frames-per-second on PS5. That's obviously an improvement on previous Ninja Storm titles, which were typically capped at 30fps across the PS3 and PS4 generations...
Preview Persona 5 Tactica Is Shaping Up to Be More Than Just a Tired Strategy Spin-Off
Take your time
We've accepted the Phantom Thieves aren't disappearing anytime soon and Persona 5 Tactica reaffirms why that isn't a bad thing. Much like Persona 4, Atlus' phenomenal RPG took on a life of its own and since 2016, we've seen our favourite Phantom Thieves investigating jails, crawling through dungeons and
News PS5, PS4 Fans Spot Similarities Between Marvel's Spider-Man and Promising Upcoming Gacha
Swing time
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery – or so they say! Project Mugen, the upcoming PS5 and PS4 gacha game from Netease subsidiary Naked Rain, is certainly testing that theory, as fans have noticed similarities between its traversal gameplay and Insomniac’s various Marvel’s Spider-Man games. To be fair, it’s undeniable –...
Preview Persona 3 Reload Shows So Much Promise Despite Missing Features
SEESing the moment
Persona 3 remains a groundbreaking RPG but we were slightly worried if Persona 3 Reload would live up to its legacy. It's been 16 years since the original game first appeared, introducing life simulation mechanics and a considerably darker storyline than its successors. As the game that reshaped Atlus' popular series, expectations...
News Action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets Six Minutes of Superb PS5 Gameplay
Granblue Fantastic
At this point we've seen a lot of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, but this new trailer in particular presents some great looking PS5 gameplay. The six-minute video isn't uncut — and seems to jump between the excursions of two different parties — but it really does sell the title's flashy combat system. Quick combo attacks and a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 491
Short but sweet
The school summer holidays are drawing to a slow conclusion, but there are still a mountain of video games to get through. In fact, the schedule gets so hectic from here on out, you may need more than the weekends to get through it all. Aaron Bayne: I'm on reviewing duties for Firewall Ultra, so I'll be donning Sony's headset for...
Poll Did You Buy Armored Core 6?
Core fans
It's almost surreal to think that a series like Armored Core is currently one of the biggest talking points in gaming, but that's the power of modern FromSoftware. The latest game in the long-running mecha series — it's only been a ten-year hiatus! — is out now on PS5 and PS4, but will you be adding to the hype? As always, we want to...
News Here's What to Expect if You Spend Extra on The Crew Motorfest for PS5, PS4
Optional additions
While we’re sure many of you will find yourself bristling at the idea of Gold Editions and Ultimate Editions, they’re clearly here to stay. The Crew Motorfest is no different: it has a variety of permutations available for purchase, with the two more expensive options shipping with three-day early access and a bunch of...
News Kiryu Was Always Meant to Return in Like a Dragon 8, Dev Claims
Ever since his story ended in Yakuza 6
Please note this article contains relatively minor spoilers for Yakuza: Like a Dragon. When Yakuza 6: The Song of Life was billed as the final chapter in series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu's story, more cynical fans would have probably told you that he'd no doubt return at some point. But even with that...
News Armored Core 6 Will Break Sales Records Due to Elden Ring's Success
But Bandai Namco is remaining realistic
It’s hard to believe that Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is poised to be one of the biggest games of the year. That’s because we’ve lived through and reported on several Armored Core launches in the past, and never has the niche mech combat property attracted attention quite like this. It makes sense,...
News Fortnite's 'Last Resort' Update Portends Vampires, Buff Fish, and Ahsoka Tano
Oh my
Fortnite still manages to spice things up even after years of dominating the Battle Royale space, and Chapter 4 Season 4's Last Resort looks to be no different. The vampire Kado Thorne has made the Island his home, and players will need to pilfer back all his ill-gotten gains through heists and other chaotic endeavours. Even better, you can...
News Armored Core 6 Overview Trailer Preps Potential PS5, PS4 Pilots for Launch
All systems go
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is the latest game from developer FromSoftware, and we got our best look yet in an expansive overview trailer, and not a moment too soon. Armored Core VI is out today, 25th August, on PS5 and PS4. Divided into multiple parts, the trailer looks at the game's narrative setup, explosive battle...
News Persona 5 Tactica Battle Gameplay Showcases Revolutionary SRPG Mechanics
Positioning is everything
Persona 5 Tactica is currently gearing up for its 17th November tactical insertion onto PS5 and PS4. To hold us over, we got another Xbox-flavoured trailer (this time showcasing battle gameplay), which features some exciting additions and innovations even veterans of SRPGs might find interesting. Baton Passes are making...
Guide Armored Core 6 Guide: Walkthrough, Boss Fight Strategies, and Best Parts
Your ultimate Armored Core 6 resource
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is the latest entry in the mech series from FromSoftware, released following the likes of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring. It launched for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on 25th August 2023. In our Armored Core 6 PS5 rev
News Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai Overview Has Everything You Need to Know
Action RPG reveals all
A new overview trailer for Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai (we still can't believe how bad that name is) may just be exactly what you need to watch if you're even the least bit interested in the upcoming action RPG. The video covers the title's characters, combat system, and gameplay structure — and it's...
News Sony to Acquire Audio Tech and Headphone Specialist Audeze
Will operate independently
Sony Interactive Entertainment, or SIE if you're running late, is set to acquire Audeze, a company specialising in audio technology and headphones. The cost of the acquisition hasn't been disclosed. If you're unfamiliar, Audeze manufactures several lines of high-end headphones, including gaming headsets. It also develops...
News No Man's Sky Echoes Update Adds New Robotic Race, Improved Space Combat, Much More
Another huge update
Hello Games is clearly far from done with No Man's Sky, as it's just dropped the latest in a long string of massive, meaningful updates. The sci-fi explore-'em-up has now received its next free expansion, Echoes, teased last week, and it's another literal game-changer. The headline addition this time is a brand new race of...
News 2D Bloodborne-Like Action Game The Last Faith Carves Out a November Release on PS5, PS4
Bloody hell
The Last Faith was announced over a year ago, and it's one we've been patiently waiting for. It's another of those action games that aims to bring the hardcore challenge of Soulslikes into the realm of side-scrolling. Coming from publisher PlayStack and developer Kumi Souls Games, this one in particular seems to have Bloodborne coursing...
News Free PS5, PS4 Gacha Project Mugen Will Drop Your Jaws
The next big thing?
Wow, watch out HoYoverse, eh? Teased earlier in the month, Chinese juggernaut Netease Games has announced a new, upcoming PS5 and PS4 open world named Project Mugen – and its debut trailer will almost certainly drop your jaws. While it leans heavily into gacha tropes – those waifu character designs have been purpose built to...
News AK-xolotl Unleashes Amphibian Fury on PS5, PS4, from 14th September
Armed and ready to slay
Axolotls were already some of nature's deadliest predators, but when armed with the most popular gun in the world, they become paedomorphic salamanders truly worth fearing. Such is the pitch for the excellent-looking AK-xolotl, a top-down roguelike shooter starring a cold-blooded, preemptively overprotective parent. Get ready...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Multiplayer Beta Dates Have Been Revealed
Go time
A series of beta tests for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 have been scheduled to test the shooter's multiplayer aspect before its 10th November release. Players on PS5 and PS4 will get a crack at the game first, over the weekend of the 6th of October through the 10th. More information on MW3's multiplayer suite will be detailed at Call of...
News Persona 3 Reload's Battle System Gets Some Great Upgrades from Persona 5
Teamwork makes the dream work
With Atlus giving press the opportunity to play Persona 3 Reload at Gamescom this year, we're starting to see preview articles pop up online, providing new information on how the remake actually plays. Based on official correspondence, we know that Reload is a largely faithful recreation of the original PS2 title, but...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Will Feature Full Arabic Voiceover on PS5, PS4
Back to Baghdad
If you’ve ever found yourself sucked out of a deeply historical series like Assassin’s Creed due to its reluctance to adopt the mother tongue of its otherwise meticulously detailed backdrop, then Mirage may just win you back. As part of Gamescom Opening Night Live earlier this week, French publisher Ubisoft showcased a new...
News Persona-Inspired Eternights Launches a Little Earlier Than Planned on PS5, PS4
Gets out of September's busiest period
Eternights, the Persona-inspired action game (with a heavy emphasis on character relationships), has actually brought its release date forward. It was originally set for the 21st September, but now, it's launching nine days earlier, on the 12th September. And honestly, that's probably a good thing, because the...
News Broken Sword: Parzival's Stone Announced Alongside Remaster of the First Game
Both projects coming to consoles
It's a good day to be a Broken Sword fan. Developer Revolution Software has just announced not one but two projects — the first is Broken Sword: Parzival's Stone, an all-new entry in the adventure series, and the second is Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged, a remaster of the original. Both of these...
Mini Review Red Dead Redemption (PS4) - Classic Open World Western Deserves Better
There's always a choice
Red Dead Redemption. What a classic. The treacherous tale of former outlaw John Marston helped define the PS3 generation, and the game's storytelling, complete with crazy characters and typically tense western vibes, still holds up today. From the dusty beginnings of Armadillo to the bear-infested forests of Tall Trees, this...
News PS1 FPS Star Wars: Dark Forces Returns on PS5, PS4 in 2023
Classic getting resurrected
The classic PS1 first-person shooter Star Wars: Dark Forces is being resurrected on the PS5 and PS4 – almost 30 years after it first released. The game – which originally launched on MS-DOS – is being remastered by Nightdive Studios, which is using its proprietary KEX Engine to rebuild the original in 4K resolution...
A day after Granblue Fantasy: Relink
RPG fans will be eating good early next year, as Persona 3 Reload just got a confirmed release date. The remake will launch on the 2nd February, 2024 — just a day after the long-awaited Granblue Fantasy: Relink hits. That's a deadly combination already, but then you realise that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be...
News Iconic N64 Shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Will Aim at PS5, PS4
Dino crisis
The iconic noughties first-person shooter Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion will roar to PS5 and PS4 later this year, on 14th November, as part of an ongoing preservation effort from retro remaster specialists Nightdive Studios. The game – which first launched on Nintendo 64 almost 23 years ago – will use the latest version of the...
News Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon Story DLC Arrives for Free in September
Super Duper Sonic
SEGA and Sonic Team have been doing a pretty great job with Sonic Frontiers. The open zone platformer has been receiving a steady flow of updates and DLC, filling out the game with new things to see and do. The latest effort, called The Final Horizon, is very nearly here, releasing on 28th September, and it'll be free for everyone...
Round Up What Was Announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023?
All the PS5, PS4 reveals
Gamescom Opening Night Live remained relatively lowkey this year, with host Geoff Keighley promising mostly updates on announced projects rather than reveals of brand-new ones. As such, it's probably not much of a surprise if you didn't tune in live. To get you up to speed on all the event's PS5, PS4 announcements, please...
News That Time Already? Diablo 4's Season of Blood Revealed at Gamescom
Need a top-up?
Revealed as part of Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase, Blizzard has unveiled Diablo 4's second season of live content, called the Season of Blood. While it doesn't actually begin until October 17, we did get a trailer outlining what we can expect from the game's next post-launch offering. Diablo 4's current Season of th
News Enjoy Nine Minutes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Campaign Gameplay
Ready for deployment
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is locked and loaded for a 10th November release, and it’s Sledgehammer's turn in the spotlight. At Gamescom, we were treated to a "campaign premiere", which looks predictably slick and may entice us for that aspect alone, just as last year's Modern Warfare 2 managed to do. We're shown the...
Preview The RPG High Will Endure in Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Our first impressions of the PS5 demo
With Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy XVI, and next month's Starfield in its back pocket, the RPG genre is on something of a tear at the moment. Enthusiast gamers could be losing 100 hours of their free time to a number of different universes right now, and the best part is there's always another enticing...
News Slick PS5, PS4 Shooter The First Descendant Gets Another Great Looking Gameplay Trailer
Gunning it
The First Descendant is busy ramping up hype for its open beta — which is dropping on the 19th September — and so we're being treated to a new 4K gameplay trailer. You can catch glimpses of different playable characters, their loadouts, and their unique abilities, as well as huge boss enemies that'll require teamwork to bring down...
Poll Was Gamescom Opening Night Live Any Good?
Did Keighley deliver?
The main thing Geoff Keighley was doing in the lead-up to his Gamescom Opening Night Live event was tempering fan expectations rather than raising them — a rare change in approach for the host. Although, this is a video game show, so someone out there was still probably expecting to see Half-Life 3 and Bloodborne 2. The...
News Expeditions Is the Next Offroad Sim from the Makers of SnowRunner on PS5, PS4
Off the road again
Saber Interactive has made a name for itself within the niche world of hardcore simulation games. Having made Mudrunner and SnowRunner, publisher Focus Entertainment has just announced the follow-up: Expeditions. Coming to PS5 and PS4, this looks to be opening up the offroading experience even more. Fundamentally the game looks a...
News HoYoverse's Zenless Zone Zero Pulls a New Trailer, But Still No PS5, PS4 Confirmation
Lookin' good
HoYoverse, the developer of Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, shared an update on its next game Zenless Zone Zero during Gamescom Opening Night Live – but there was no date or confirmation of consoles. The self-described urban action RPG showed off a bunch of characters and environmental art
News You Can Play The Crew Motorfest for Free in Trial Period at Launch on PS5, PS4
Gets slick new trailer
The Crew Motorfest is fast on the approach now, with the game launching on PS5 and PS4 in just a few weeks. Having been hands on with the open world racer recently, we can say with some confidence that it's coming together rather nicely. The above new trailer is testament to that — it's looking pretty darn slick. The game...
News Sonic Superstars Brings Colourful Co-Op to PS5, PS4 This October
Release date confirmed
Confirming a leak from earlier in the year, Sonic Superstars will indeed be heading our way on 17th October, 2023. Flippin' heck, October is busy. The news comes at the end of this new trailer for the side-scrolling platformer, with an emphasis on the game's multiplayer aspects. While you can play the game solo, it's also...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Release Date Finally Set for February 2024 on PS5, PS4
At long last
Rejoice, for ultra-promising action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink finally has a confirmed release date. The freshly revealed 1st February 2024 launch date does technically mean that the game will fulfil its promise of arriving in the previously announced 'winter 2023' window — but we're sure that many of you reading this will have been...
News Little Nightmares 3 from Until Dawn Dev Announced for PS5, PS4
Out in 2024
The Little Nightmares series will continue with a third entry on PS5, PS4 next year, developed by Until Dawn, The Dark Pictures studio Supermassive Games. The original team Tarsier Studios was acquired by the Embracer Group in 2021 but
Live Watch Gamescom Opening Night Live Right Here
Assassin's Creed! Cyberpunk! Alan Wake 2!
Looking to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live? While the curtain has barely closed on E3 2023 – an event Sony barely took an interest in – it’s now Germany’s turn to host a convention PlayStation has decided not to attend. The pre-show press conference, scheduled to get underway from 11AM PDT / 7PM...
News Indie RPG Sea of Stars Introduces a New Party Member in PS5, PS4 Launch Trailer
Seraï joins the crew
Sea of Stars is now just one week away from launch, and to celebrate, Sabotage Studio has released a brand new trailer. It shows off a fair bit of how the game will play, with footage of battles, exploration, fishing, cooking, levelling up, and more all thrown into the mix. Perhaps most noteworthy is the introduction of a new...
News UK Sales Charts: PS5 Slingshots GTA 5 to Number Two
What a rockstar
Always bet on Grand Theft Auto V. The game has been pretty consistently among the bestsellers since its launch nearly 10 years ago, and it's now reached an astonishing 180 million copies sold. The UK's physical sales numbers will just be a drop in the bucket at this point, but it's still worth noting the game is currently second...
News Train Sim World 4 Lines Up a 26th September Release Date on PS5, PS4
Photo Mode! Haptics! Flying Scotsman!
An unexpected fourth instalment in the Train Sim World franchise will coast to PlayStation consoles starting 26th September, as Dovetail Games has announced a sequel to its popular rail simulation series. The game – which promises a “train load of new features” – aims to leverage the creativity of...
News All Aboard! Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express Stops on PS5, PS4 This October
Modern day twist on literary classic
Fans of Hercule Poirot will have a new mystery to solve aboard the Orient Express later this year, as an updated take on the classic Agatha Christie tale nears on PS5 and PS4. Due out from 19th October, this Microids outing promises a contemporary spin on one of the most famous pieces of fiction ever published...
News Flashback 2 Floods Gamescom with a Meaty PS5, PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Lookin' Conrad
The iconic 1992 side-scroller Flashback will finally get its long-awaited sequel later this month – and no, we’re not referring to the PS1’s disastrous Fade to Black. Flashback 2 is being developed by series creator Paul Cuisset, and once again stars series protagonist Conrad B. Hart. Described as a “gripping, fluid, and...
News Konami Forced to Clarify MGS Master Collection Is 1080p, Up to 60FPS on PS5, PS4
Update: Resolution brought into focus
Update (22nd August 2023): Publisher Konami has clarified the frame rate and resolution for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1. In a statement issued to IGN, the company says the compilation has a 1080p, 60 frames-per-second "target" on all platforms (except Nintendo Switch). This means we...
Guide What Time Is Gamescom Opening Night Live?
Dates, times, and what to expect
What time is Gamescom Opening Night Live? The end of the summer means it's time for Gamescom, Europe's largest video game exhibition. Held as always in Cologne, Germany, the enormous convention gets started each year with a kick-off showcase named Opening Night Live, put together and hosted by the one and only Geoff...
News Kung Fu Visual Novel Shuyan Saga Has a Killer Sense of Style
Fists of fury
Set in an ancient Chinese martial arts fantasy universe, Shuyan Saga is a graphic novel series that was first released on PC back in 2017 and has been announced for a PlayStation launch. Prepare yourself for a knuckle sandwich when Shuyan Saga lands on PS5 and PS4 on September 22nd. Players take on the role of Shuyan, a young princess...
News Don't Starve During Cult of the Lamb's PS5, PS4 Crossover Event
Delicious
In a fantastic pairing of two excellent quality, tonally-similar properties, a free crossover event between Massive Monster's Cult of the Lamb and Klei's Don't Starve Together is now live on PlayStation platforms. Players of Cult of the Lamb can look forward to a new, awesome-sounding game mode called Penitence, which forces your cult...
News Free-to-Play Fall Guys, Fortnite Competitor, Stumble Guys, Announced for PS5, PS4
A new player has entered the game
Looking like the child born of a lucrative union between Fall Guys and Fortnite, the imaginatively named Stumble Guys has been announced for PS5 and PS4. Stumble Guys is a free-to-play Battle Royale that smashes together an impressive number of genres in a fairly consistent fashion, and it does look