PS4 News
September2023
News Persona 3 Reload Is Starting to Look Like a Dream Remake in New Footage
Battle upgrades, expanded story
The more we see of Persona 3 Reload, the more impressed and intrigued we are. Now, we know that the remake won't borrow key features from Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable — and that's a bit disappointing — but what is here looks fantastic. If you're like us and you've got fond memories of the original Persona...
News Ghostrunner 2, Eiyuden Chronicle, More to Feature in 505 Games TGS Showcase
Mark your calendars
Publisher 505 Games is preparing to spotlight several upcoming titles in a Tokyo Game Show presentation. The showcase is set to take place tomorrow, Thursday 21st September, 2023, at the following times: <time style="list">3AM PDT 21st Sep 2023</time> It'll be streamed live on YouTube and Twitch through the...
News The Sims 4 Chef Hustle Stuff Pack Set to Simmer on PS4 from 28th September
Been a while since we got new Stuff
The Sims 4 is getting a new Stuff Pack, the first in over two and a half years. It joins a monstrous catalogue of add-ons already available, so if you were looking to complete the set, this is it. You won't have too much longer to wait, either: The Sims 4 Home Chef Hustle Stuff Pack starts cooking on 28th...
News No New Content Coming to Evil Dead: The Game, Servers Will Remain Live
"For the forseeable future"
In sad news for fans of horror games generally, and Evil Dead: The Game specifically, developer Boss Team Games and publisher Saber Interactive have announced that they will no longer "pursue the development of new content". Saber Interactive broke the news to the Evil Dead community in a short message: "Today, we have...
News Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Gets January Release Date Alongside Gameplay, Story Trailers
An embarrassment of riches
Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has announced that Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will heroically launch on PS5 and PS4 on 26th January, 2024. Larger-than-life heroes Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu must join forces on an epic RPG adventure that spans the breadth of the Pacific, from Japan to Hawaii. Physical copies of the...
News Substantial Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn DLC Will Cost You $30
And a significant time investment
Keen to continue your Tales of Arise adventure? The newly announced DLC Beyond the Dawn is a meaty offering that fans of roleplaying games might struggle to find time for, and it'll set you back $30. Nevertheless, when a break in the constant RPG onslaught inevitably appears, this one will be waiting, providing...
News Super Popular Kids Show Bluey Gets Its Own PS5, PS4 Game In November
Australia's greatest cultural export
Bluey: The Videogame is the official adaptation of Bluey, an insanely popular animated series ostensibly aimed at children, which parents in the audience are undoubtedly already very familiar with. Announced for release on PS5 and PS4 on 17th November, we'd be willing to bet this one could be average and still...
News 20 More PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Available to Download Now
September's update has dropped
We know, we know, we're a bit behind on this one, but consider this your quick reminder that the PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium update for September has dropped. A total of 20 PS5 and PS4 titles are up for grabs, and they can be downloaded right now. This month's selection will probably go down in history as "that...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy Stops The Crew Motorfest from Topping the Podium
The Crew, two
The UK's boxed games sales for last week have arrived, and once again, Hogwarts Legacy is flying high. It's back at number one as the release schedule cools off, though that's not to say there are no new games in this chart. The Crew Motorfest couldn't best the magical RPG, but it still secured a number two debut, selling nearly three...
News There's Something Weird Going on with Titanfall 2 Right Now
Your rockets will blot out the sun
Well, we haven't thought about Titanfall 2 in a while. Respawn's beloved first-person shooter came to PS4 in 2016, and was met with near-unanimous praise for its brilliant campaign and entertaining multiplayer. Unfortunately it never quite caught on, and the developer moved onto Apex Legends — a free-to-play...
News Genesis Games Join Upcoming PS5, PS4 Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
Spared no expense
In case you missed it, Limited Run Games is developing a series of ports, bringing old games into its Carbon Engine and releasing them on modern platforms. One of these projects is Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection, which does what it says on the tin. Bringing together several old school games based on the ever-popular movie,...
News Apple Insinuates iPhone 15 Pro Will Be a Better Games Console Than PS5, PS4
"It's going to be the best"
The hook with the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro is not only that it’s an outstanding multipurpose device, from phone to full-scale camera – but it also has the power to run modern console games natively. That includes the likes of Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, a release originally funded by Sony, as well as Assassin’s...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Lynx - Best Builds
Snow patrol
What are the best builds for Lynx in Honkai: Star Rail? Lynx is a Quantum elemental explorer who subscribes to The Abundance Path Type. She's particularly effective at healing and diverting enemy attention towards
News Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Still a No-Show Over Two Years Later, But Development Is Steady
The quest continues
Announced back in May 2021, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has been missing in action ever since. December 2022 was the last time it popped up in the news cycle, with series creator Yuji Horii saying news was potentially coming "soon". We're now closing in on the one-year anniversary of that comment, and obviously, the update never...
News Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways DLC Shows Off Ada's Moves in Launch Trailer
Out this week
Revealed just last week during Sony's State of Play presentation, Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways is heading our way very soon indeed. This DLC add-on for the excellent remake recounts Ada Wong's perspective on the story, and the agent brings some new gameplay dynamics to the survival horror title. Most notably, she comes equipped with...
News Marvel's Avengers Is Dirt Cheap Ahead of Getting Thanos Snapped Later This Month
Deal or no deal
In case you missed the memo, Marvel's Avengers is leaving storefronts at the end of September. Square Enix's live service-centred superhero action game will be no more after about three years on the market, leaving PS Store on 30th September 2023 (though you can still play it after this date). However, as spotted by
News Spooky Fishing Adventure Dredge Gets Boat Customisation in Latest Free Update
Dredging it back up
One of the many indie hits this year is Dredge, a fishing game with an eerie twist by Black Salt Games. Since its launch back in March, the title has received a couple of free updates, adding extra content and features as the year's gone on. Today, 18th September 2023, the latest of these updates is now live. The emphasis in...
News One of the Worst Games of All Time Is Coming to PS5, PS4, And You Won't Believe the Merch
Plumbers Don't Wear Ties remaster gets a date
Plumbers Don't Wear Ties, widely regarded as one of the worst games ever made, is heading to PS5 and PS4. We knew this already — the remaster project was announced in 2021 — but it now finally has a digital release date, and physical pre-orders are soon to start. On top of that, though, there's some...
News Unity Promises Changes to Controversial New Policy After Causing 'Confusion and Angst'
Update coming later this week
After a week of intense criticism and backlash, Unity has apologised for the "confusion and angst" caused by the announcement of its unpopular Runtime fee policy. In a post to social media, the company has promised to make changes following the strong reaction from the development community. Unity is a game engine...
News PS5, PS4's Anime Crime RPG DECAPOLICE Is One to Watch
House arrest
Level-5 is plotting a serious comeback this year, and its new crime suspense RPG DECAPOLICE is leading the way. The game has impressed ever since it was first revealed, and continues to look extremely promising in these two new trailers. The first video focuses on the overall concept of the game, with its virtual replica of the real...
News Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Will Also Kick Off on PS5
Soccer RPG series was already set for PS4 debut
Level-5’s soccer RPG Inazuma Eleven was due to make its PlayStation debut on PS4 later this year, but the legendary developer has also announced plans for a PS5 version as well. A new trailer, which shows off both the release’s plot premise and some gameplay footage, confirmed the additional Sony...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium for September 2023?
Star Ocean! Vanillaware! And the rest!
As massive Vanillaware fanboys, we think September's PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium update is especially tasteful, but as always, we want to know what you think of the selection. Just to recap, this month's line-up is headlined by NieR Replicant, Star Ocean: The Divine Force, and
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Gets Loads of Great Looking PS5 Gameplay
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising as well
Cygames hosted a special Japanese livestream for its upcoming Granblue Fantasy games earlier today, showcasing gameplay from both Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising (out in November) and Granblue Fantasy: Relink (out in February). The broadcast, which lasted over an hour (and can be watched with English...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 494
Finish them
Mortal Kombat 1 is available in early access this weekend, so we daresay a fair few of you will be digging into the gory brawler over the coming days. The release calendar is absolutely stacked with must-plays these next two months, though, so we're expecting WAYP to be vibrant and varied through to Christmas. Aaron Bayne: Lies of P...
News Genshin Impact's Huge 4.1 Update Expands Fontaine and Adds New Characters
Fontaine edges upwards
Is it really time for the next big Genshin Impact update already? Well, almost – it’s due out on 27th September, so a little over a week away. As you’d expect from v4.1, there’ll be updates to new Hydro city Fontaine, which will expand upwards to the Fortress of Meropide. It’s there the Archon Quest will continue, as...
News Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Looks Like Lots of Fun in This Gameplay Breakdown Trailer
We're in
There are a lot of games coming out in October, and one that's in danger of flying way under the radar is Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged. This arcade racing sequel looks like a big improvement on the original, which was already a good time, so we're excited to see how it handles next month. This new gameplay trailer at least gives us...
News Capcom Shares Deep Dive into All the Upcoming Resident Evil 4 DLC
More on Separate Ways, PSVR2 mode, and Mercenaries
Having made a flurry of announcements during last night's State of Play livestream, Capcom has provided a deep dive into all the upcoming Resident Evil 4 content on the PlayStation Blog. The Ada Wong-focused DLC Separate Ways is the headliner, which brings back the optional campaign from the...
News Original Tomb Raider Trilogy Remastered on PS5, PS4, Pre-Order Available Now
Starring Lara Croft
Update: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is now available to pre-order on PS Store. The new listing also reveals the collection's price, which is a very reasonable £24.99 / $29.99 (USD). PS Plus members can get a 10 per cent saving on that, too. Original Story: Announced at the just-finished Nintendo Direct, Tomb Raider I-III...
Lost and bound
The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails is an action RPG with platforming elements that started life on the PSP all the way back in 2012. And as is the case with so many of Falcom's lesser-known titles, it was never released outside of Japan. This new PS4 version, then, is a remaster of what some would consider to be a bit of a...
News Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Is Around 20 Hours Long, Levels and Equipment Don't Carry Over
Arise again
Announced during Sony's latest State of Play, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn is a story-driven expansion for 2021's Tales of Arise. It takes place roughly one year after the events of the base game, which obviously leads to a lot of questions regarding the DLC's structure. Fortunately, Bandai Namco general producer Yusuke Tomizawa has...
News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Gets Tactical on PS5, PS4 in April 2024
Rally the troops
We had Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising last year, but the main event, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, is now on the approach. Coming from some of the creators behind the Suikoden series, this tactical turn-based RPG now has a release date, lining up for release on PS5 and PS4 on 23rd April, 2024. Kickstarted back in 2020, this...
News GTA Online's 10th Anniversary Recognised with Free GTA 5 Threads
Main character energy
GTA Online, the never-ending multiplayer success story from Rockstar, will celebrate its tenth anniversary this weekend. And in order to commemorate that milestone, the developer is giving away a trio of outfits inspired by the protagonists of GTA 5 – Michael, Franklin, and, of course, Trevor. All you need to do is login by...
News Contra: Operation Galuga PS5, PS4 Reimagines an Arcade Classic
Run 'n' gun
Contra has had its highs and lows over the years, but the franchise is obviously famous for its arcade debut, which is arguably one of the greatest shooters ever made. Now, developer WayForward has announced a modern reimagining of the all-time classic Contra: Operation Galuga, which promises “modern graphics and sound, new stages, new...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2023?
All the PS5, PS4, and PSVR2 reveals
Sony's second general State of Play presentation of 2023 had roughly half an hour's worth of new PS5, PSVR2, and PS4 reveals to share with those watching, but if you didn't tune in, this Round Up article is your best bet for getting caught up in full. Below you'll find all the news shared during the latest State...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Can You Play It on PS5, PS4?
Trailblazers
Can you play Honkai: Star Rail on PS5 and PS4? The latest game from Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse is creating quite a buzz in the gacha gaming community, following its release on 26th April, 2023 for PC and smartphones. But fans have been been wondering if the title will release on PlayStation consoles. As part of our Honkai: Star...
News Manga, Anime Sensation Spy x Family Lines Up PS5, PS4 Debut Next Year
Forgery
The superb manga and anime series Spy x Family, which sees undercover agent Loid Forger tasked with forming a faux family for his most difficult peace-keeping mission yet, is finally getting its first PS5 and PS4 game – and despite Bandai Namco being the publisher, it’s not an arena brawler. Developed by Groove Box Japan, Spy x Anya:...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Crosses the 7 Million Copies Sold Mark
Lucky number VII
Final Fantasy VII Remake and its standalone expansion/upgrade, Integrade, have together crossed an impressive sales milestone, with Square Enix announcing that more than seven million copies have been sold worldwide. This figure compiles physical and digital editions of the game across both PlayStation and PC. Square Enix is...
News Roblox Constructs PS5, PS4 Release Date, Square Off on 10th October
The mega-popular platform comes to PlayStation
Roblox is a creative phenomenon for the young and young-at-heart, where players can create and share their own immersive 3D experiences or try out the near-limitless library of those crafted by others. With more than 65 million daily active users, it will undoubtedly become one of the biggest games on...
Poll Was Sony's Latest State of Play Worth the Wait?
Have your say on the SoP
Another State of Play showcase from Sony has now been and gone, this time sharing news for previously revealed indie and third-party games. A fairly low-key affair for saying it was only the second general State of Play livestream of 2023, but there were a few announcements and reveals to take note of. The big piece of news...
News Fantastic PS5, PS4 RPG Tales of Arise Returns with Beyond the Dawn Expansion in November
Even further beyond
Well, now we know what that trademark was all about! Announced during Sony's latest State of Play showcase, Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn is a full-on story-based expansion for Tales of Arise, the 2021 action RPG that we were really rather fond of. Beyond the dawn releases later this year, on the 9th November. The DLC...
News Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways DLC Is All About Ada Wong, Out Next Week
Plus a new look at PSVR2 mode
The much-rumoured Resident Evil 4 DLC focusing on Ada Wong is the real deal, and you won't have to wait long to play it: the PS5, PS4 expansion Separate Ways is out next week on 21st September 2023. It'll cost $9.99 and the upcoming PSVR2 mode is free for those who own the game. Check out the trailer above, which opens...
Live Watch Sony's State of Play Livestream Right Here (14th September, 2023)
Third-parties! Indies! Previously announced!
Looking to watch Sony PlayStation’s State of Play livestream today? Well, we’ve got you covered! Expectations may be quite low for this latest indie and third-party focused broadcast, but no matter how small the scale, it’s always exciting to learn a little more about what’s around the corner for...
News Star Ocean: The Second Story R Demo Out on PS5, PS4 Now
Play for three hours
If the bevy of Star Ocean titles about to hit PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium aren't enough for you, a newly published PS5, PS4 demo for upcoming remake Sta
News Pretty Tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord Announced for PS5, PS4
New Vanillaware game out in March
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Dragon's Crown developer Vanillaware has announced its next game is a stunning tactical RPG that goes by the name of Unicorn Overlord. It's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 8th March 2024, and you can check out the announcement trailer above. As footage reveals, this is a turn-based strategy RPG...
News With Live Support Now Over, Media Molecule Outlines What's Next for Dreams
What happens now?
As announced back in April, live support and active development of Dreams has come to a stop as of 1st September, 2023. Developer Media Molecule couldn't find a sustainable path forward, and so has effectively discontinued its work on the game, instead moving onto a new project. All that being said, the creation game is going...
News Genshin Impact's Acclaimed Composer Leaves HoYoverse to Pursue Musical Dreams
Will continue to explore Teyvat as a traveller
There’s a lot to love about open world gacha game Genshin Impact, but one of its most consistent elements is its soundtrack. So popular is the PS5 and PS4 game’s score that HoYoverse recently announced a series of global concerts, which will see the release’s music performed by live orchestras...
News Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Tags Colourful PS5, PS4 Physical Editions
Represent
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, the colourful and cool spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio, was released digitally on PS5 and PS4 at the start of the month. The title is getting a couple of gorgeous physical editions that may interest collectors, with developer Team Reptile, distribution partner Skybound Games, and iam8bit together announcing the...
News Star Wars Jedi Series Director Stig Asmussen Is Leaving Respawn for Galaxies Unknown
Return of the Jedi?
Stig Asmussen, director of both 2019's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and this year's Jedi: Survivor, is leaving Respawn Entertainment for parts unknown. Asmussen had previously stated he envisioned a trilogy for protagonist Cal Kestis, but it seems that particular story will need to be helmed by another. Word comes to us by
News State of Play Livestream Revealed for Thursday, a Focus on Indie and Third-Party Games
Don't expect PlayStation Studios content
Sony has revealed its next State of Play livestream will take place this Thursday, 14th September 2023 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET / 10pm BST. The showcase will focus on "updates to previously announced games coming to PlayStation consoles", which includes indie titles, third-party experiences, and upcoming PSVR2...
News 20 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games Coming Next Week
Hope you like Star Ocean
Sony has today announced the full list of PS5, PS4, and Classic games coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this month. A partial selection was leaked at the start of this week, but the complete lineup is significantly larger. This is also th
News Free Beauty and the Beast Expansion Available in Disney Dreamlight Valley Now
Play as Belle and the Beast in new Friendship Quests
Gameloft has today launched the latest Disney Dreamlight Valley expansion on PS5 and PS4, arriving free of charge and themed around Beauty and the Beast. You'll be able to accompany both Belle and the Beast himself in a new realm offering more Friendship Quests to complete and items to collect...
News Stealth PS4 Firmware Update 11.00 Is Adding New Features
PS4 patch 11.00 available to download now
The only firmware update you'll see Sony actively promoting today is the PS5's new 23.02-08.00.00 patch, but the firm's older console, the PS4, hasn't been left to rot just yet. It's also been treated to a new firmware update, bringing the old girl up to version number 11.00. Weighing in at 495.4MB, it's...
News PS5, PS4 Remote Play Now Enabled for More Android Devices
Play away
Sony's really pushing Remote Play at the moment. A dedicated Remote Play handheld machine, the PS Portal, is coming later this year, and now, the functionality is being brought to even more devices. As announced on the PS Blog, those with certain Android devices running TV OS12 will be able to use Remote Play. To be specific, Sony says...
News The Sims 5 Confirmed Free-to-Play, The Sims 4 to Receive Continued Support in Tandem
There's a new Stuff Pack coming, too
The Sims 5, still officially known by the codename Project Rene, will be free-to-play. Further, the mega-popular life simulator, The Sims 4, will continue to receive new updates and peacefully cohabitate alongside it. We also got the down-low on the first new Stuff Pack in more than two-and-a-half years, if that...
News Colossal PS Store Sale Plunges Thousands of PS5, PS4 Prices
Summer spending
An absolutely enormous PS Store sale has plunged the price of some of the PS5 and PS4’s most popular games, with high profile titles like Resident Evil 4 and Hogwarts Legacy enjoying their biggest digital discounts yet. The former, for example, can be purchased for just £31.34/$x.xx, while the latter’s Digital Deluxe Edition is...
News Quirky Platformer Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Rolling Towards PS4 Launch on 5th October
Keep rollin', rollin', rollin'
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles is a bold 3D platformer that purports to stand on the shoulders of giants, with the developer citing Italian plumbers, blue hedgehogs, and wild bandicoots as influences. The twist is you play as BOB, a bouncy hero embarking on a full-bodied adventure across semi-historical worlds. A PS5...
News Desolate Aussie CRPG Broken Roads Still Planned for PlayStation Release, Other Platforms Dated
An upside-down Baldur's Gate situation
Post-apocalyptic Australian CRPG Broken Roads is a title that's been percolating for a while now, and we got a release date trailer, but one that's sadly lacking regarding PlayStation information. The good news is that the title is still planned for the platform; the bad is that we'll have to wait a little...
News Ripto Plots PS5, PS4 Revenge in Crash Team Rumble's Second Season
Get ready to Rumble
Season 2 of Crash Team Rumble's ongoing service offering is now live, and players invested in the raucous multiplayer offering have a decent piece of additional content to bite into. There are five new mini-games to try out, two new maps to tear apart, a cooperative Party Mode, and Spyro 2's infamous antagonist, Ripto, joins the...
News Disgaea 7 Demo Gathers a Demonic Army on PS5, PS4
Out now
NIS America has released a playable demo for upcoming strategy RPG Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless. You can download it right now on PS5 and PS4, and the progress that you make can be carried over to the full game when it launches next month, on the 3rd October in North America, and the 6th October in Europe. Disgaea 7 hit Japan back in...
News RGG Summit Will Deliver an Infinite Wealth of Like a Dragon News Next Week
A dragon, like
SEGA and RGG Studio — developer of the Like a Dragon series — have announced the date for another RGG Summit presentation. If you're itching to see more about Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, you may want to tune in on 20th September. We got a fresh look at the former game in...
News Ubisoft's XDefiant Fails PlayStation, Xbox Certification
Not reflective of game's quality
The launch of upcoming free-to-play shooter XDefiant has been delayed after Ubisoft shared the title has failed to pass certification on both PlayStation and Xbox platforms. The game was expected to be releasing at the end of last month, but following this setback, a new release date depends on whether platform...
Rumour Six PS Plus Extra Games Leaked Ahead of September Announcement
Sweet six
Another week, another PS Plus leak! Ahead of the official announcement that's expected later this week, six PS Plus Extra titles have been outed by the ever-reliable Dealabs. Sony's second subscription tier has been on a bit of a hot streak lately —
News UK Sales Charts: Starfield Soars While Mortal Kombat Hype Brings Back 11
In space, no one can hear you preorder MK1
The UK's latest boxed games chart has arrived, and to the surprise of nobody, Bethesda's sci-fi RPG Starfield is king of the castle this time. Generally speaking, Xbox games don't tend to do well at physical retail, but this huge exclusive is definitely breaking that convention. While we don't have specific...
News Acclaimed Social Deduction RPG Gnosia Is Coming to PS5, PS4
Don't be so Gnosia
Gnosia has already built a cult audience on platforms like the Nintendo Switch and even PS Vita, but now PS5 and PS4 players will be able to experience the social deduction RPG, when it arrives on 14th December. Physical editions have been announced for Japan, but there’s currently no word on whether those will be available...
Mini Review The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo (PS4) - A Short Burst of Point & Click Madness
Through the hourglass
The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a strange point-and-click adventure game that gives a great first impression with its hand-animated presentation. The titular Mr. Coo finds himself in a surreal, Wonderland-esque realm in which he's unceremoniously chopped into three pieces. All he wanted was an apple. Characters are hand-drawn...
News Roblox Finally Comes to PS5, PS4 This October
Online platform expands to PlayStation
Roblox, the immensely popular online platform, is heading to more systems — and that includes Sony's consoles. Yes, the game is finally heading to both PS5 and PS4, and it's on the way very soon; it arrives next month, sometime in October 2023. The news was announced during a Roblox Developers Conference, at...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 493
It ain't 'alf hot
The weather is allegedly scorching in the UK, but there's no time for sunbathing: this is release season! Games are dropping left, right, and centre — and if you're anything like us, you're probably struggling to keep up. This is what our team are playing. Sammy Barker: It's sports game season for me, so having just wrapped up...
News Fortnite Boss Donald Mustard Is Stepping Down
Maybe he doesn't cut the Mustard anymore
Epic Games’ Chief Creative Officer and one of the leading forces behind Fortnite’s monumental success is stepping down. Donald Mustard confirmed on Twitter earlier today that he’ll be “retiring” from his role later this month. It doesn’t sound like there’s any drama here, as he mentions he’s...
News Madden NFL 24 Is Free for Everyone All Weekend on PS5, PS4
Catch up
With the new NFL season getting underway this week, EA Sports really wants you to give Madden NFL 24 a chance. In fact, the juggernaut publisher has made the unprecedented move to give the game a free weekend – less than a month after its launch. Starting now through 10th September, you can play the entire title for free, with no...
News Like a Dragon Gaiden Reveals Its Mini Games, from the Fights to the Kinky
Play Fighting Vipers 2, Daytona USA 2
The Yakuza and Like a Dragon experiences are famed for including built-in side games that could probably exist on the PS Store all by themselves, and the upcoming Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name looks to be no different. Today SEGA has detailed what you can get up to off the
News As NFL Gets Underway, Wild Card Football Unveils Its No Rules Approach on PS5, PS4
"I got no rules, I count 'em"
The new NFL season got underway overnight with the Detroit Lions narrowly edging out perennial favourites the Kansas City Chiefs, but if you have no interest in an American football simulator like Madden NFL 24, you may want to sit tight for Wild Card Football, which is due out on PS5 and PS4 in October. As the video,...
News Gargoyles Remastered Swoops to PS4 in October with New Visuals, In-Game Rewind
Come on down
Classic SEGA Genesis action platformer Gargoyles will be reborn for PS4 on the 19th October. The predictably named Gargoyles Remastered will boast a new visual style that you can switch to at any time, along with a rewind function that lets you undo your mistakes (or even potential mistakes!). You can get a look at the graphical...
News PlateUp! Serves Roguelite Restaurant Mangement on PS5, PS4 in November
Tasty
It's that time once again, everyone: another cult hit PC indie game is making its way to consoles. PlateUp! is its name, developed by It's Happening and published by Yogscast Games, and it looks sort of like a cross between Overcooked and Diner Dash. As you can see in the trailer above, this curious title has you running a restaurant, either...
News Sifu's Superb Support Ends as Final Update Arrives on PS5, PS4
Mastered
You can't fault SloClap's dedication to Sifu, can you? The game's post-launch support has been stellar, with big, free updates expanding the intricate brawler in significant ways. Today marks the release of the title's final patch, and you can download it right now on PS5 and PS4. The so-called 'Final Update' (fitting!) adds six new...
News FromSoftware Still Can't Get the Frame Rate Right in Armored Core 6, PS5 Analysis Shows
Elden Ring all over again
FromSoftware is still struggling to lock its games to 60 frames-per-second, it seems. The Japanese developer has a history of not quite reaching its technical targets, with beloved games like Bloodborne and even the much more recent Elden Ring exhibiting performance flaws — particularly on consoles. And it's the same old...
News Lil Gator Game Is an Adorable Bite-Sized Adventure Gliding to PS5, PS4
Snap it up
Last year, publisher Playtonic Friends and developer MegaWobble introduced the world to Lil Gator Game, a small, cutesy action adventure that captured hearts on PC and Switch. Now, according to Gematsu, the game is heading to PS5 and PS4, arriving on 26th September, 2023. We've embedded the trailer from the title's original launch to give...
News Sea of Stars Now at 250K Sales, Beats First Year Targets
Despite being on PS Plus Extra, Xbox Game Pass
Indie RPG Sea of Stars has continued to sell well since developer Sabotage revealed it's shifted 100,000 copies, to the point where it's already beaten the studio's sales expectations for the entire year. The game has now sold over 250,000 units despite being available on PS Plus Extra and Xbox Game...
News Diablo 4 Yearly Expansions Seemingly Confirmed by Blizzard
Hell year
Prior to the release of Diablo 4, developer Blizzard had said that expansions would almost certainly be part of the game's live service model, and now it sounds like the plan is to release a big DLC once per year. The supposed confirmation comes from general manager Rod Fergusson, who, in an interview with Dexerto says "When you look at...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Get More Free Pulls without Paying
Warp the free-to-play way
Looking for how to get more free pulls without paying in Honkai: Star Rail? As a gacha game, HoYoverse's latest will tempt you with microtransactions to unlock the characters you want. Of course, you can make good progress in the game without spending a dime. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going...
News The Porsche 911 Turbo Hacks into Rocket League Season 12 Starting Today on PS4
Tech the next left
Can you believe Rocket League is up to its 12th season? The ever-popular arcade game is still plugging away with regular updates, and the latest season begins today, 6th September. This time around, the free-to-play Soccar game is going rogue with hacker-themed content. One of Rocket League's most recognisable arenas, Neo Tokyo,...
News By the Way, Fishing Sim Call of the Wild: The Angler Has Launched on PS5, PS4
In case you didn't know
We knew Call of the Wild: The Angler was heading to PS5 and PS4 at some point, but it turns out it was quietly launched last week. Yes, the open world fishing sim is now available on consoles, arriving back on 30th August, and frankly, we only just noticed. It's available in two editions, with an add-on and a season pass...
News Indie Hit Stray to Be Adapted into an Animated Movie
No bots about it
Stray, the smash hit indie adventure game (and former PlayStation console exclusive), is getting the adaptation treatment. Annapurna Animation is currently working on turning the title into an animated feature film, retelling the story of a cat in a world inhabited by robots for a new audience. To recap, Stray released on PS5 and...
Mini Review Chants of Sennaar (PS4) - A Terrific Translator Puzzler
Get lost in translation
Chants of Sennaar is a language translation-focused, puzzle adventure title from Toulouse, France-based developer Rundisc. You take on the role of a lone traveller that has been foretold will reunite the people of the Tower by translating their dialects and breaking down their language barriers. For eight to 12 hours,...
News Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters Surpass a Combined 3 Million Sales
Pixel perfect
Square Enix has revealed that its Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series has surpassed a fairly impressive 3 million sales. Now, it's worth pointing out that this is a combined total of all six remasters, as each game can be bought separately. And just to recap, the original Final Fantasy through to Final Fantasy 6 were given the Pixel...
News Three More PS Plus Essential Games Are Available to Download Now
At least you can still play online...
One of the worst-received PS Plus Essential refreshes has now arrived: Saints Row, Generation Zero, and Black Desert are available to download across the UK and Europe, with the USA set to join the fun later in the day. They are yours to keep for as long as you maintain a subscription to the base tier, and...
News Work Has Already Begun on DLC for Indie RPG Sea of Stars
DLSea
The wonderful Sea of Stars has been a hit for developer Sabotage. It sold 100,000 copies on day one despite being available on PS Plus Extra and Game Pass, and the critical reception has been incredibly positive. While many of you will still be meandering through Zale and Valere's adventure, work has already started on what's next for the...
Mini Review Anonymous;Code (PS4) - Exciting Visual Novel, But Lacks Character Depth
Hacker's paradise
Anonymous;Code is the latest visual novel in the Science Adventure series. It takes place in 2037 Tokyo and focuses on Pollon Takaoka, a young hacker who's part of a group called Nakano Symphonies. Pollon doesn’t particularly enjoy being a hacker and isn’t even that skilled at it, but he does it along with his friend Cross to...
News PS5 Inches Closer to GachaStation 5 with DanMachi Battle Chronicle Confirmation
PS5, PS4 versions in the works
Gacha games are leaking out of the PS5's ports and cables at the moment as it's confirmed DanMachi Battle Chronicle will join the likes of Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Project Mugen on the platform in the future. The action RPG is already available f
News Vibrant PS5, PS4 Indie Ultros Reveals Its Opening Moments
New trailer ahead of 2024 launch
First confirmed during this year's PlayStation Showcase, developer Hadoque has shared a fresh look at the psychedelic PS5, PS4 indie game Ultros. Slated to release in 2024, you can catch a glimpse of the 2D title's first few minutes, where it introduces the colourful world protagonist Ouji is set to explore. Take a...
News Rad Looking Detective RPG DECAPOLICE Will Go Big at Tokyo Game Show This Month
This is the DECAPOLICE
DECAPOLICE, the really cool looking detective RPG that was announced for PS5 and PS4 back in February, will have a relatively big role to play at Tokyo Game Show 2023. Developer Level-5 has announced its games lineup for the event — which takes place from the 21st September — and DECAPOLICE is basically the headline act...
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy Glides Past 10 Million Sales as Series Turns 25
Upscaled
Spyro Reignited Trilogy, the brilliant remake of the PS1 platformers, has just passed the 10 million sales milestone. Activision has reported the game has now sold through this figure across all platforms, of course including PS4. The news comes just before the series as a whole celebrates its 25th anniversary. The original Spyro the...
News UK Sales Charts: Hogwarts Legacy on Top as Armored Core 6 Drops
LEGO Star Wars also on the up
Hogwarts Legacy and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon have swapped positions with one another to hand the Harry Potter simulator a top spot in the latest UK physical sales charts, while FromSoftware's mech game slips to fifth. The only new entry this week is at least an interesting one: the Premium Edition Upgrade for...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae - Best Builds
Super Saiyan
What are the best builds for Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae in Honkai: Star Rail? Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae is an Imaginary elemental version of Dan Heng who subscribes to
News There's a Lot to Look Forward to At Tokyo Game Show This Year
And it's happening soon
Tokyo Game Show is coming back with a bang this year, and it looks like there’ll be a lot to look forward to throughout the extended weekend. Scheduled to start on 21st September through 24th September, organisers the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association have been billing this as the biggest TGS in some time,...
News Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 Has a New Developer, Out in 2024
The Chinese Room now making the RPG
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture team The Chinese Room has been confirmed as the new studio behind the troubled Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, with an updated release window set for late 2024. It's unclear how much of the work original developer Hardsuit Labs put into the project will carry over into the...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2023?
Plus or minus?
Uh oh, we've got a bad feeling about this one. Each month, we ask you lot for your thoughts on the latest PS Plus announcements, and we can't wait to hear what you think of September's reveal. We say that because Sony seems to have riled up a lot of PlayStation fans over the last few days, as it unveiled a questionable PS Plus...
News PS4 JRPGs Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 Are Getting PS5 Versions, It Seems
Hot Steel
According to newly registered ESRB ratings, it looks like Falcom's excellent JRPGs, Trails of Cold Steel 3 and Trails of Cold Steel 4, are coming to PS5. The two sequels, which released on western PS4s in 2019 and 2020 respectively, are published by NIS America outside of Japan — and we all know how much that company loves its PS5 ports...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 492
Just driftin'
It's a slow WAYP this week as we move into the height of the summer and the busy release season. There are so many games to play right now, though, we're expecting another active comments section. Sammy Barker: It may be the boring answer, but while I wait for my impending review assignments, I'll be wasting away my time with the...
News PS Plus Price Hike Drives Sony Share Prices Up Dramatically
That'll go down well
Fans may be understandably fuming at Sony’s decision to increase annual PS Plus prices dramatically, but it’s had a positive impact on the firm’s share prices, with investors rubbing their hands over the prospect of increased profits. Bloomberg (paywall) reports that the Japanese giant’s shares increased by 3.4 per cent...
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