PS4 News
October2022
News PlayStation Japan Returns with Another Musical Montage of PS5, PS4 Games
One Room Playground
The official PlayStation Japan channel is at it again, producing yet another montage trailer stuffed with upcoming PS5 and PS4 games. This time accompanied by a laid back J-pop tune and a mix of live action and animation, there are numerous exciting titles highlighted here. The video goes over games such as Final Fantasy XVI,...
Random Filmmaker John Carpenter Has Been Struggling to Get Through The Last of Us 2
"I couldn't get the generator started"
You many not be aware, but legendary filmmaker and composer John Carpenter is a big fan of video games. As highlighted in a recent interview with AV Club, he's been spending his spare time playing all kinds of titles, like Fallout 76, Horizon Forbidden West, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. One game,...
Reminder PS5, PS4 Loyalty Scheme PS Stars Is Available Now in Europe
Oh my god, it's full of stars
We’ve had to wait an additional week, but loyalty scheme PS Stars is now available in Europe. The loyalty scheme rolled out to Australia and New Zealand yesterday, and now, European countries like the UK also have access to PlayStation's rewards programme. For the time being, the service will only be available within...
News Sony Cocks Up PS Plus Reveal, Swaps Two PS3 Games for PS4
Ooops, they did it again
As has become a monthly tradition, Sony mucked up the PS Plus reveal for October 2022. Many had questioned why PS Plus Premium additions Limbo and Ultra Street Fighter IV were only being offered with cloud streaming on the PS3, when there are perfectly competent
News Pixelated Adventure Game Unusual Findings is Channeling Stranger Things in a Big Way
The adventure of a lifetime
Unusual Findings is an adventure game infused with '80s nostalgia (complete with synth-wave soundtrack), and might just have what it takes to fill the Hopper-shaped hole in our hearts, at least until the next season of Stranger Things drops, and is available now on PS4. Unusual Findings tells the relatable, Spielbergian...
News Action RPG Samurai Maiden Goes Full Anime, Busting Out the Body Pillows on PS5, PS4
As we all do, from time-to-time
Samurai Maiden is an upcoming action RPG which knows exactly where it's coming from, leaning into the anime aesthetic in a new trailer. High school girls and demonic swordsmen will collide when this upbeat brawler launches on 8th December. The gameplay in this "Girls Sword-fighting Action" game does, however, look...
News Stripe Takes His Revenge in Latest MultiVersus Gameplay Trailer
Time to finish this
Yesterday we brought you news of MultiVersus' latest big update and the reveal of that terror of our childhood years, Stripe, the primary antagonist of the first Gremlins movie. Today, we got a new trailer, showing off the diminutive demon in action. Stripe uses various implements of bodily harm to deal damage and fulfil his...
News FIFA 23 Racks Up More Than 10 Million Players in First Week, Biggest in Franchise History
Go big or go home
FIFA 23 is off to a roaring start, racking up more than 10 million players in its first week alone, 10.3 if you want to be exact. For comparison, FIFA 22 managed a very respectable 9.1 million players in its first ten days on the market, numbers that any game would kill to have. The increase may be attributed to the fact that FIFA...
News Signalis Looks Like a Long Lost PS1 Survival Horror for PS4
Sending out smoke Signalis
Signalis, announced earlier in the year and due out on 27th October, will continue the survival horror renaissance on PS4. The twist this time, however, is that this looks like a long-lost PS1 classic. We suppose, after years of 8-bit and 16-bit indie games, it was only natural developers would turn to the 32-bit era –...
News PS Plus Premium's Logic Doesn't Even Make Sense to Sony
We give up
PS Plus Premium is a mess – it’s not exactly breaking news. While conceptually sound – a higher level tier for true PlayStation enthusiasts – the execution is awful, and it’s actually detracting from the otherwise excellent PS Plus Extra. While there are no new PS1, PS2, or PSP games being added in October 2022 yet again, we...
Guide PS Stars: How to Solve the Hit Play/1994 Campaign
All solutions for Hit Play/1994
Looking for how to solve the Hit Play/1994 Campaign in PS Stars? This campaign requires you to play six different games based on clues inspired by classic songs, in return for a Sony Chord Machine Digital Collectible. On this page, as part of our
Guide PS Stars: How to Get Points
Maximise your Points potential
Looking for how to get Points in PS Stars? Points are the primary currency in Sony's loyalty scheme, and can be exchanged to earn Rewards, including Digital Collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit. On this page, as part of our P
News Trio of PS Plus Assassin's Creed Games Won't Be Playable on PS5
Slaughtered
Three of the Assassin’s Creed games being added to PS Plus as part of this month’s PS Plus Extra update will not be playable on PS5. Sony clarified in its
News Microsoft Says PS5, PS4 Would Still Be Bigger if Every Call of Duty Player Switched to Xbox
UK regulator argues PlayStation will be impaired
Ah, the ongoing Activision-Blizzard acquisition: a Twitter-style fanboy spat being played out publicly by two ginormous corporations – it’s all fun and games in the video game business, isn’t it? Microsoft’s unprecedented near-$70 billion buyout is unsurprisingly under scrutiny, with UK...
And much more
The most comprehensive update yet for SD Gundam Battle Alliance is out now on PS5 and PS4. Patch 1.030 features a huge list of adjustments — a list that, quite frankly, is too big to post here. We will, however, go ahead and highlight the most important changes: Adds four new EX missions Support for third DLC pack added (DLC...
News Saints Row Dev Commited 'Long-Term', First Big Update Has 'Over 200' Improvements
Drops in November
It only launched a couple of months ago, but it feels like Saints Row has struggled to have much of an impact on the gaming sphere. That's probably down to rather mixed reviews and somewhat stunted word of mouth, but at least developer Volition is committed to improving the sandbox title. In a new blog post, the studio outlines...
News MultiVersus Major Update Adds New Character Stripe, Halloween Event, More
Gremlins baddie joins the fight
Today sees the arrival of the latest big update to MultiVersus. The free-to-play fighter is still going strong, and developer Player First Games is ready to throw yet another playable character into the arena. Stripe, antagonist of the movie Gremlins, will be introduced with this new update. The unhinged creature...
News PS Store Essential Picks Sale Is All Killer, No Filler on PS5, PS4
Live now
The Planet of the Discounts sale ends today, and of course, it's been immediately replaced with another big PS Store offer. From now through to 26th October, the Essential Picks promotion brings its own range of discounts, and as far as we can see, it's packed with big games and not much else. There's a decent range across PS5 and PS4...
News Battlefield 2042's Limited-Time Event Had to Be Taken Offline Shortly After Launch
You could say it had to be liquidated
Battlefield 2042 is a title that is no stranger to bugs, with the latest in the long-running shooter series mired in the things back at launch. Still, it was quite a surprise when the much-vaunted Liquidators Mid-Season Event had to be taken offline around 30 minutes after launch after DICE discovered the mode's...
News Gorgeous Cuphead Collector's Edition Revealed, Physical Launch Set for 6th December
One last serving
We knew that Devilish platformer Cuphead was getting a physical release, but it turns out there will be a lovely Collector's Edition, as well. Developer Studio MDHR has partnered with publisher iam8bit for the endeavour (which will launch on 6th December) and released a trailer that probably took far more effort to create than was...
News Blizzard to Make Good After Chaotic Overwatch 2 Launch, Double XP Weekends Incoming
We're sorry, have a legendary skin
Overwatch 2's launch has been rocky, to say the least, and we have faithfully chronicled its every twist and turn. From relentless DDoS attacks to the controversial phone number requirement removal, to the
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Reportedly Getting Campaign DLC in 2023
As well as a "greatest hits" multiplayer map pack
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is reportedly getting premium campaign DLC content in 2023, in addition to a "greatest hits" multiplayer map pack. The anticipated FPS is set to launch at the end of the month, on PS5 and PS4, on 28th October. Word comes to us by way of Bloomberg's Jason Schreier, with...
News Sony's Iron Man VR Is Soaring to Meta Quest 2
Oh, and Meta bought the developer
Sony’s PSVR exclusive Marvel’s Iron Man VR is releasing on rival headset Meta Quest 2, with PlayStation’s blessing. The game, developed by Camouflaj, will be published by Oculus Studios on the new system – although SIE is still listed among all the copyright notices. To be fair, when you consider the...
News Wanted Dead's PS5, PS4 Box Has a Bit of Everything on It
Cats! Tattoos! Swords!
If you’re a fan of scrappy old character action games, the kind of weird releases you’d find in bargain bins at hardware stores for the PS2, then you’ll want to add Wanted Dead to your wishlist. In some ways, this game is channelling the spirit of busted Wii U exclusive Devil’s Third, as it mixes close-quarters melee...
News This Is How Much It Costs Sony for You to Complain About the PS Plus Games
Many millions
The monthly PS Plus games, available to Essential subscribers, rarely are universally appreciated. There are exceptions, of course, where it feels like everyone is on board – but usually the updates are met with a mixed response, as our monthly polls demonstrate. So, how much does it cost Sony to upset its fanbase every four weeks? A...
Random Who Needs Silent Hills When You Have Street Fighter 6's Character Creator?
Street frighter
Street Fighter 6’s character creator is one of the most obsessively ridiculous avatar builders we’ve seen in some time. There are a frightening array of options – arguably too many – which allow you to sculpt the tiniest details of your alter-ego, even down to the size of their lats and rear delts. Of course, with such...
News Resident Evil Village's Lady D Won't Be Quite So Tall in PS5, PS4 DLC
You height to see it
Resident Evil Village’s iconic giantess antagonist Lady Dimitrescu will be playable in the game’s upcoming PS5 and PS4 add-on, the Winters’ Expansion. However, some fans may be disappointed to learn that, for gameplay purposes, she won’t be quite as tall. Speaking with Polygon, DLC director Kento Kinoshita explained that
News Sonic Frontiers' First DLC Offers Free Monster Hunter Goodies
Rise to the occasion
Monster Hunter? In my Sonic Frontiers? It's more likely than you think. Yes, SEGA has announced the first DLC for the hedgehog's impending open zone adventure, and it's a collaboration with Capcom's popular action RPG series. Launching on 14th November, a few days after Frontiers' release date, this is a free content pack...
News Blizzard Temporarily Pulls Two Overwatch 2 Heroes, Gets Hit with Another DDoS Attack
If it ain't one thing, it's the other
Oh, to be a fly on the wall over at Blizzard today. Mere hours after Overwatch 2 heroes Bastion and Torbjörn were pulled from the game due to bugs in their ability kits, the free-to-play hero shooter was hit with another DDoS attack
News System Shock Remake Could Be a March 2023 Release, With a Bit of Luck
That might be the Stockholm Syndrome speaking
The long-in-development System Shock remake may finally launch in March 2023, if an updated Steam listing for the title is anything to go by. The change was noted by industry analyst and insider
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Will Also Require a Linked Phone Number in Order to Play
You hate to see it
In what looks to be an annoying new trend, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II will require players to register a mobile phone number in order to play. This is a measure supposedly taken to increase security, something that Blizzard tried with Overwatch 2 before swiftly removing it following player backlash. This is all according to...
News Escape Room Horror Do Not Open Will Spook PSVR2 Next Year
And pancake PS5 version due 15th November
There’s a lot of survival horror on the horizon for PS5, but if you’re a fan of the genre, you’ve probably got time for one more. Do Not Open, a self-proclaimed Escape Room-style experience, will prise the PS5 ajar when it launches on 15th November, 2022. It’ll be followed by a “definitive VR...
News These Could Be All the Atari Anniversary Collection Games on PS5, PS4
There's a lot
One of the neat things about owning a PS5 or PS4 these days is that you can legitimately build a fairly large compilation of great retro games, as publishers have been pretty proactive porting old favourites in recent years. One upcoming collection that’s on our radar is Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, which will include more...
News Street Fighter 6 Is So Stuffed with Content You Can Play the Entirety of Final Fight in It
And other Capcom classics
So, you’re on an epic losing streak and you’re about to karate chop your expensive Hori arcade stick like a stack of bricks! Well, there’s no need to rage quit Street Fighter 6 entirely – just find something else to do. One of the neat features of its sandbox Battle Hub arena is that you can seek out different...
News Cringe Through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Celebrity 'Squad Up' Trailer
Modern Warfare is back again
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's release is imminent, set to launch on 28th October, and the hype machine has begun to spin up. We have had a bevvy of trailers in recent days, some of them better than others. Our latest, though, is a doozy, featuring a smattering of celebrities singing the new gamer anthem, set to a...
News EA Scores Own Goal as FIFA 23 Hero Pack Snafu Wipes Millions of Coins Off Virtual Market
Red cards, all round
A snafu with one of FIFA 23's Hero Packs has turned rather costly after a tradeable FIFA Ultimate Team Hero item was put on the game's virtual transfer market at a heavily reduced rate. Chaos ensued as players attempted to sell off their assets as their value plummeted, attempting to recoup some losses as the market was flooded...
News Ed Boon: We Haven't Made the Last Mortal Kombat Yet
Series will continue to evolve and innovate
Mortal Kombattt! The series celebrates its 30th anniversary today – but creator Ed Boon has confirmed we haven’t seen the last of the iconic fighting franchise. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with the PS Blog, the industry icon admitted there’s more to come from the series, as it hasn’t...
News Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden Get January 2023 Release Date on PS4
Two games, one day
Atlus has confirmed that the PS4 ports of Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden will release on the same date. Both games arrive on the 19th January, 2023 — which is honestly earlier than we expected. Dropping two huge RPGs on the same day may seem like overkill, but at least fans won't have to wait between releases. We don't...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 447
Here comes a new challenger
Another whirlwind week has come to its conclusion! While it was ultimately quite light on major video game news, we did get confirmation that God of War Ragnarok has gone gold, and that's less than a month away now. We can't wait! Sammy Barker, Editor: I'm probably going to bounce between sports games, while also...
News Actually, Disco Elysium Leads Were 'Fired Under False Premises', According to ZA/UM Co-Founder
The plot thickens
Earlier this week, we brought you the news of the "involuntary" departure of key members of the studio ZA/UM, responsible for Disco Elyisum. Lead writer Robert Kurvitz, writer Helen Hindpere, and art and design lead Aleksander Rostov have not been working at ZA/UM "since the end of last year and their leaving the company was...
News Watch This Excellent Kiriko Animated Short While You Queue in Overwatch 2
Donuts for dinner again
Overwatch 2 is out, and while things haven't exactly been smooth sailing, players who can get a game in seem to be enjoying themselves. Blizzard has taken steps to combat the DDoS attacks that have plagued the service title in recent days, and the game will be taken
News Arkane Confirms That Deathloop Is Set in the Dishonored Universe
A grim look at a possible future
Developer Arkane has confirmed what fans have suspected for a long while now, that the excellent time-bending shooter Deathloop is set in the wildly imaginative universe of the Dishonored series. The studio's creative director Dinga Bakaba confirmed the relationship between the two on the latest episode of the Xbox...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Three-Hour Dying Light 2 Trial on PS5, PS4
Not dead yet
A three-hour trial for open world zombiefest Dying Light 2 has just been added to PS Plus Premium, on both PS5 and PS4. As with any other trial on the service, the clock only counts down when you're actually in the game, so this three hour time limit is fairly generous. Dying Light 2 is quite a meaty release — it takes over 20 hours...
News Mortal Kombat Celebrates 30 Years of Fatalities with Mind Blowing Montage
Get over here and watch it
Mortal Kombat is celebrating 30 years of brutality, and while fans had been hoping for a new game announcement – or, perhaps, a compilation of old ones – this montage trailer will have to suffice. To be fair, it’s impressive: it segues between classic retro footage of the old arcade Mortal Kombat games and modern...
Rumour New Crash Bandicoot Seemingly Spinning to The Game Awards
Crashin' the party
Itching for some fresh Crash Bandicoot fun? Well, it looks like a new game could potentially be announced at The Game Awards on 8th December, 2022. Funko Pops fan and YouTuber Canadian Guy received a pizza box package from Activision today, confirming that Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time is coming to Steam on 18th October,...
News Demon's Souls Remake Dev Bluepoint Games Assisted on God of War Ragnarok
All hands on deck
Sony Santa Monica brought in the cavalry to help complete God of War Ragnarok, which has now officially gone gold on PS5 and PS4. While outsourcing is relatively commonplace among tentpole AAA titles, a graphic showing all the teams that contributed to the project is the f
News God of War Ragnarok Goes Gold Ahead of November Release Date on PS5, PS4
Ragnarok is coming
Great news, PlayStation fans: God of War Ragnarok has gone gold, meaning that the game has finished development and is ready to be shipped. We had been anticipating this announcement for a while now, and it's arrived at a good time, with the game set to release in just over a month, on the 9th November. It's weirdly hard to...
News Incredible Visual Novel 13 Sentinels Announces 'Special' 3rd Anniversary Show
Speculation for everyone
It's been over two years since we reviewed it on PS4, and we still think 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim tells one of the most gripping stories of the generation. The Vanillaware-developed visual novel — which is topped off with some addictive strategy combat — is set to celebrate its third anniversary soon (the game originally...
Review Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Enhanced Edition (PS4) - A Roleplaying Renaissance
We live in a CRPG Golden Age
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is the kind of game that can take over your life if you let it. Its intricate mechanics, engaging combat, and gritty narrative combine to create a heady experience, provided you're willing to put in the time to learn its specific eccentricities. It can be unwieldy, and its depth and...
News There's Never Been a Better Time to Play No Man's Sky on PS5, PS4
Waypoint transforms the game for new and returning players
As was alluded to earlier in the week, No Man’s Sky’s latest update – named Waypoint – is less about adding mind-blowing new features and more about rebalancing the experience so it’s easier to enjoy for both newcomers and veterans. This comes in form of several tweaks, including...
News Hardcore PlayStation Fans Seem Dead Against a Horizon Zero Dawn Remake or Remaster
False dawn
In the early hours of Monday morning, a leak surfaced on the internet that had many a PlayStation fan up in arms. The report, which was quickly backed up by other reliable sources, said that Sony has a remake or remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn in the works. Obviously remakes and remasters are nothing new at this point (far from it!), but...
News The Callisto Protocol Dev Talks Game Length and How Beta Paths Provide Replay Incentive
Seems about right
The Callisto Protocol is looking to be a gory good time for horror fans when it launches in December, and like it just might scratch that survival-horror itch that we all get from time to time. In a new
News Unleash Pixelated Hell in Terror of Hemasaurus, Rampaging onto PS5, PS4 in December
Run rampant
Retro smash 'em up Terror of Hemasaurus has gotten a PS4 release date, with pixelated doom set to befall innocent citizens on 5th December. The announcement trailer above is from 2021, but it gives you an idea of what to expect. Terror of Hemasaurus is undoubtedly channelling the old Rampage series of arcade games and looks like a cute...
News Blizzard Drops Phone Number Requirement As Overwatch 2 Launch Woes Continue
A patch is incoming but the queues are here to stay
Overwatch 2's launch woes continue, with the highly anticipated hero-shooter being hit with successive DDoS attacks ever since the service went live on 4th October. Blizzard has issued a statement on the situation and has also removed the SMS mobile phon
News CATAN: Console Edition Will Start Feuds and Ruin Friendships on PS5, PS4
How many sheep do you have?
Classic board game CATAN is coming to console in the form of the eponymous CATAN: Console Edition. Put your closest friendships to the test when it launches on PS5 and PS4 in 2023. CATAN is a game about resource management, trade and tile development, and driving the hardest possible bargain you can without physically...
News PS Plus Subscribers in Spain Get a Bonus Game This Month
Added extra
Something you may not be aware of is that PS Plus subscribers in Spain – across all tiers – tend to get the odd bonus game from time-to-time. These titles are typically part of the PS Talents program, which helps local developers get their software published on the PS Store. And this time it’s no different: Way Down – which will...
News One Piece Odyssey Has You Explore Memories of Old Straw Hat Adventures
Back to Alabasta
Licensed anime games are no strangers to plot points that lean heavily into the source material, but with One Piece Odyssey sporting its own original story, it's perhaps a surprise to hear that it'll also be delving into Luffy and his crew's past. The upcoming RPG primarily takes place on an entirely new island named Waford, but...
PS Store Sales Charts Sports Outpace The Last of Us PS5 on Both Sides of Pond
Ellie and Joel out of the top two
There was no stopping NBA 2K23 and FIFA 23 in September, as the two titles have traded places across PS5 and PS4 in North America and Europe respectively. EA Sports’ soccer sim has done especially well for itself on both sides of the pond when you consider it launched at the very tail end of the month – but...
News Colossal Flop Babylon's Fall Hasn't Changed Platinum's Plans for More Live Service Games
We go again
Babylon's Fall is set to shut down completely in February, after less than one year of support. The ill-fated online action RPG is easily one of the most notable flops in recent memory — especially since it was crafted by talented Japanese developer PlatinumGames. Because of contractual restrictions, the studio has been quiet on the...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's Campaign Looks Like a Playable Movie on PS5, PS4
Pass the Soap
To be honest, we’ve got a soft spot for the classic Call of Duty campaign formula. The set-piece laden single player narratives may be getting a bit long in the tooth, but in this world of gigantic open world games, they’re one of the few places you can get a solid five-to-six hours of corridor combat. We must admit, too, this...
News Soulslike Asterigos: Curse of the Stars Looks Fantastic in Gameplay Overview Trailer
The adventure is about to begin
Asterigos: Curse of the Stars is an excellent-looking Soulslike action RPG, and its release on PS5 and PS4 is imminent, with the adventure set to begin on 11th October. In this lengthy gameplay overview trailer, we learn a little of what lies in wait for plucky protagonist Hilda in the cursed city of Aphes. Combat...
News Glory to the Emperor! Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor - Martyr to Get Native PS5 Release
Praise be
Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor - Martyr is getting a native PS5 release, Emperor be praised, in the form of the Ultimate Edition, which is slated to launch on 27th October. It comes armed to the teeth with all 25 released DLC packs, along with the usual raft of enhancements we have come to expect. In addition to native 4K resolution and...
News Chivalry 2 Continues Its Forward March, Reinforced Update Adds Hippodrome, Katars
Once more unto the breach
Chivalry 2's latest update is here, introducing a swathe of new content to the large-scale medieval multiplayer game, and we got a gory new trailer to celebrate. Like previous updates from developer Torn Banner Studios, it is completely free and live now on both PS5 and PS4. Reinforced introduces the new Hippodrome map and...
News Dead Cells Boss Rush Mode Will Be the Ultimate Test of Skill, Coming to PS5, PS4 Late October
One after the next
Dead Cells is getting a new update in the form of the eponymous Boss Rush, which adds in exactly that mode, but also a whole bunch more. There are new skins and mutations to unlock, along with a new weapon to master and skill to utilise, and best of all, it's all free and coming to consoles later this month. The show's star here...
Mini Review Startenders (PSVR) – A Fun Time Serving Up Cosmic Drinks
The luck is gone, the brain is shot, but the liquor we still got
PSVR is jam-packed with goofy little experiences, and Startenders is the newest to join that lineup. A procedural bartending game with a twist, the experience offers a perfectly pleasant distraction for a little while. As a mundane, office working human, you suddenly get transported...
News Tactics Ogre: Reborn Lists Loads of Gameplay Updates and Improvements on PS5, PS4
Not just a remaster
Being a remaster of a classic strategy RPG, Tactics Ogre: Reborn could have easily just left everything as it once was. But Square Enix seems eager to improve on the original version, and has listed loads of adjustments that it's made to Reborn's gameplay systems. A lot of it is quality of life stuff — the kind of things that...
News PS5, PS4 Loyalty Scheme PS Stars Out Now in North America
Begin earning points
Sony’s new loyalty scheme PS Stars is now available in the PS App across North and South America, meaning you can begin completing campaigns, earning digital collectibles, and amassing points based on your PS Store purchases. Rewards include free games and credit towards your next PS5 and PS4 purchases – and it’s free to...
News Mass DDoS Attack Unplugs Overwatch 2's PS5, PS4 Servers at Launch
A load of D.Vas
Hoping to hop on Overwatch 2? Good luck with that! The game’s been riddled with disconnects and sever timeouts all evening, due to what Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra is describing as a “mass DDoS attack”. He wrote: “Unfortunately we are experiencing a mass DDoS attack on our servers. Teams are working hard to mitigate/manage...
News Hitman 3's Roguelite Freelancer Mode Will Postpone Travel Until 2023
Suited but not yet booted
IO Interactive is taking its time buttoning up the “next evolution” of Hitman 3, and that means the threequel’s anticipated Freelancer mode has been pushed back until 26th January, 2023. Originally due out earlier this year, the feature will be available as a free update for all owners of Agent 47’s latest outing...
News Overwatch 2 Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Free-to-play, early access release
The wait is over: Overwatch 2 has now officially released into early access on PS5 and PS4, available for everyone to play right this minute as a free-to-play title. Servers are being switched on at the same time this article goes live, so if you didn't pre-load the game in the three hours prior, head on over to...
News Sony Will Continue to Make PS4 Games Moving Forwards
"We don't want to forget millions of active players"
Sony will not abandon the PS4, and it’s considering content for the last-gen console on a case-by-case basis. Outside of the upcoming God of War Ragnarok – which will release on both PS5 and PS4 – the manufacturer is being unprecedentedly secretive about its upcoming slate of first-party...
News Guilty Gear Strive Cross-Play Beta Will Be Free for Everyone to Try Later This Month
You don't need the game
The upcoming Guilty Gear Strive cross-play beta will be completely free for everyone to try, developer Arc System Works has confirmed. So, even if you don't own the game, you can grab the beta from the PlayStation Store and give it a go on PS5 and PS4. The beta begins on the 14th October at 6PM Pacific, and ends on the 17th...
News What Could Be Tekken 7's Final Balance Patch Is Out Now on PS4
Ready for the next battle
What could well be the final balance adjustment patch for Tekken 7 is out now on PS4. The aging (but still very popular) fighting game launched for Sony's last-gen console back in 2017. Over the last five years or so, it's received four season passes featuring additional characters and stages, alongside numerous free...
News PS Plus Essential Games for October 2022 Available to Download Now
Track day
A new PS Plus Essential monthly update has arrived, bringing with it three brand new PS5, PS4 games for subscribers to download and play. Available now across Europe and rolling out to the USA throughout the day, members can claim Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5, PS4), Injustice 2 (PS4), and SUPERHOT (PS4). They're available until 31st October...
News God of War Ragnarok Game Length Is Reportedly Worthy of Jörmungandr Himself
More side quests this time around
God of War Ragnarok fast approaches, as if Fimbulwinter had just ended, with the sequel to 2018's God of War set to launch on 9th November. It is reportedly going to be a journey worthy of the sagas themselves, with a full playthrough supposedly taking about 40 hours. That's according to the reliable Tom Henderson...
News Native PS5 Version of Sci-Fi RPG The Outer Worlds Rated for Release
"It's not the best choice, it's Spacer's Choice!"
A native PS5 version of Obsidian's excellent sci-fi RPG The Outer Worlds has been rated by the Taiwanese ratings board, suggesting that an updated version of the game could be heading to current-gen consoles. Called 'The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition', it would make sense for this version of...
News Soul Hackers 2 November Update to Add New Demons, High-Speed Battles, Dash Ability
Take your time
Developer ATLUS is releasing a free update for JRPG Soul Hackers 2, which is slated to come to the game in early November. It introduces new demons to battle and recruit, alongside some excellent quality-of-life features that should speed up the grind a little bit. Four new demons will be introduced: Aitvaras, Isis, Neko Shogun, and...
News God of War Ragnarok Rated for Release on PS5, PS4 by ESRB
Chaos and classification
God of War Ragnarok’s hotly anticipated release is fast approaching, and further evidence of its impending 9th November launch has emerged as part of its ESRB summary. While the classification – which includes an age rating for the US audience – is light on any particularly illuminating information, it does confirm...
News PS Studios Malaysia Achieves Next Major Milestone with Futuristic Workspace
Welcome to the future
PS Studios Malaysia, the first-party support studio located in Kuala-Lumpur, has achieved its next major milestone: a gorgeous, futuristic workspace for its team to collaborate in. Photographs of the office were shared by studio head Hasnul Hadi on Twitter, which reveal a spaceship-like sliding glass door entrance, marked with...
News Next No Man's Sky PS5, PS4 Update to Streamline Game for Newcomers, Veterans
A galaxy awaits
No Man’s Sky, following its complicated PS4 launch, has grown exponentially in the six years since. The game, which has received over 20 free updates, is pretty much a different beast: while its expansive universe remains, there’s much more to discover in it than there’s ever been. For newcomers, this presents a completely new...
Talking Point We Need to Discuss This Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 Remaster
As project is all but confirmed
It’s not officially confirmed, but it’s pretty much as good as: Guerrilla, one of Sony’s flagship first-party developers, is remastering its 2017 open world RPG Horizon Zero Dawn for the PS5. It’s important to underline one thing here: we don’t know the full details. While recent releases like Naughty...
News There Could Be Many More PS5, PS4 First-Party Leaks Coming
Top secret document supposedly being shared around
It emerged overnight that Guerrilla is working on a remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn for PS5, which will bring the game up to the standard of sequel Horizon Forbidden West, with improved lighting, animations, and textures. Many other websites have since corroborated the rumour, which also mentions a...
News Lead Disco Elysium Devs 'Involuntarily' Left Studio ZA/UM, Sequel Still in the Works
Update: ZA/UM issues statement
Update: In response to today's story, ZA/UM has issued the following statement: "Like any video game, the development of Disco Elysium was and still is a collective effort, with every team member’s contribution essential and valued as part of a greater whole. At this time, we have no further comment to make other...
Guide FIFA 23: Squad Battles - All Rewards, Release Dates, and Times
The release dates and times for your Squad Battles rewards
What are all Squad Battles rewards, release dates, and times in FIFA 23? If you're playing FIFA Ultimate Team, also known as FUT 23, then there's a good chance you'll be spending a large amount of time up against the CPU in Squad Battles. This mode allows you to test out different teams and...
Guide FIFA 23: Best Skill Moves to Learn
The most effective Skill Moves to use in attack
What are the best Skill Moves to learn in FIFA 23? While recent iterations of EA Sports' soccer sim have been more about moving the ball effectively than dribbling your opponents to death, you're still going to want to know the best Skill Moves to learn in order to beat defenders and make space for...
Guide FIFA 23: All 5 Star Skill Players
The most skilful players in FIFA 23
Looking for all 5 Star Skill Players in FIFA 23? Whether you're looking to dominate FUT Champions or assemble a dream-team in Career Mode, you'll probably want to know which footballers are the most skilful in EA Sports' soccer sim. Fortunately, our FIFA 23 guide can help, and we've even pointed out the best Skill...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2022?
Plus or minus?
The PS Plus Essential games for October 2022 have been officially announced, and you know what that means! As always, we want to know if you're happy with the latest lineup. Just to recap, October's selection includes three titles (as per usual): rather fun racer Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5, PS4), super-powered fighter Injustice 2...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 446
October is here
Somehow, it's already October, which means Pumpkin Spice Lattes have arrived. In addition, the release schedule is about to get serious for several weeks, so there'll be no escape from games until at least December. Stephen Tailby, Associate Editor: This weekend will be all about finishing up Tunic, which I've been playing for...
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News Horizon Forbidden West's Lance Reddick Outs Mocap Work
Whoops
Horizon Forbidden West star Lance Reddick, who plays the character Sylens, has returned to the motion capture studio. In a Twitter post since deleted, the acclaimed actor wrote: “Hard at work in a session for Horizon Forbidden West.” In the photograph, the star is wearing a motion capture suit and has marks on his face for facial capture...
News PS Plus Essential's PS5, PS4 Games Announced for October 2022
Racing! Fighting! Shooting!
Update: We now have confirmation from Sony that the lineup of PS5, PS4 games joining PS Plus Essential in October 2022 is as follows: PS Plus Essential: October 2022: Hot Wheels Unleashed (PS5, PS4) Injustice 2 (PS4)
Guide FIFA 23: Best Controller Settings and Camera
Configure FIFA 23 for the best results
Looking for the best controller settings and camera in FIFA 23? Before you can even think about the Best Formations and Custom Tactics for FUT, you're probably going to want to calibrate your game correctly. This means, opting for the best controller settings and camera settings. A lot of this will come down to...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for October and November 2022
God of War! Call of Duty! Sonic!
We may well be running out of months in 2022, but we're certainly not done with exciting new releases on PlayStation 5 and PS4. If you fancy treating yourself or a loved one to something new, you've absolutely come to the right place. Below, we've been busy putting together a list of games headed to both systems...
Hands On Side-Scrolling Multiplayer Shooter SquadBlast Is Like 2D Overwatch
And it has potential
It's difficult to stand out in today's overcrowded games market, especially in the highly competitive, make-or-break multiplayer landscape. We don't envy any developer currently crafting a game that needs thousands of players logging in each and every day. However, the right combination of interesting concept and good execution...
News JETT: The Far Shore Handed Free DLC Campaign, Out Next Year
Given Time
JETT: The Far Shore will be expanded next year with a new campaign that takes place three years after the events of the main game, and it'll be completely free on PS5, PS4. Scheduled to arrive early in 2023, it's called Given Time. "As Mei arises from torpor into a mostly hibernating Ground Control, there are new whispers from the wyld to...
News WRC Generations Pumps the Brakes with Delay to November on PS5, PS4
Now day-and-date with PC release
WRC Generations is the latest officially licensed rally sim, coming to PS5 and PS4 soon — though not as soon as we'd hoped. Today, publisher Nacon has announced it's delaying the console release of the racer by a few weeks. Originally planned to launch on 13th October, the game will now cross the finish line on...
News Everybody's Golf Fans 'Thanos Snapped' Out of the Game as Servers Go Offline
Below par
The unfortunate day for PS4 golfing game Everybody's Golf has finally arrived: its servers were taken offline overnight, meaning none of its multiplayer functionality is accessible anymore. You can still play offline, but the Platinum Trophy will now be deemed unobtainable. It follows in the footsteps of PS4 games like Killzone Shadow Fall...
News The Indie Rush Continues with Day of the Devs Digital Showcase and Live Event
Indies! Indies! Indies!
Day of the Devs has, somehow, been going for 10 whole years. If you're not aware, it's an event orchestrated by Double Fine Productions and iam8bit that shines the spotlight on upcoming indie games. Over the years, this has manifested as live, in-person events as well as digital broadcasts. The last couple of those have been...
Guide No Man's Sky Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Where to Start
The ultimate guide to No Man's Sky
No Man's Sky is the enormous space-faring adventure from developer Hello Games. Available for PlayStation 4 and PS5 — as well as full support for PSVR — it's an ever-evolving epic that's been steadily improved and expanded since its release in 2016. We gave the game a 7/10 in our PS5 review, noti
News The Callisto Protocol Hints at the Hideous Truth in Blood-Drenched Black Iron Story Trailer
Shoot the Tentacles
Remember that mysterious tease for The Callisto Protocol we brought you earlier this week? Well, it looks like it was a lead-up to The Truth of Black Iron story trailer, which gives us our best look yet at this awesome-looking survival horror gore fest. You play as Jacob Lee, an inmate in the notorious Black Iron Prison, which...
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