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October2023
PS Store Sales Charts Baldur's Gate 3 Almost Tops Ever-Popular Sports Titles
Not two bad
Baldur's Gate 3 has been an immense success this year, and here's further proof. For the month of September 2023, it almost hit the number one spot in the PS Store's PS5 download charts. The RPG is in second place on both the North American and European charts, only behind NBA 2K24 on the former and EA Sports FC 24 on the latter...
News The Gecko Gods Is a Chill Open World Adventure Crawling onto PS5, PS4 Next Year
Nothing to do with Gex
Gaming doesn't have too many geckos. There's only really one, and he's on his way back in Limited Run's Gex Trilogy. But now, The Gecko Gods has been announced for PS5 and PS4, and the vibe couldn't be more different. This is a cute open world puzzle adventure game in which you play as a tiny gecko. You can explore the...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Get Credits
Increase your income
Looking for how to get Credits in Honkai: Star Rail? Credits are a currency in HoYoverse's spacefaring turnbased RPG which are required to purchase inventory items, upgrade characters, enhance Light Cones, and much more. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going to explain
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Get Trailblaze Power
Refuel fast
Looking for how to get Trailblaze Power in Honkai: Star Rail? Trailblaze Power is a type of currency in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG, but unlike other major currencies in the game, this one replenishes automatically over time. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going to explain how to get Trailblaze Power...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Get Relics and Level Them Up
Top gear
Looking for how to get Relics and level them up in Honkai: Star Rail? Relics are effectively a type of clothing that can be equipped by your characters, and while they don't have a cosmetic impact on your squad, they do provide crucial statistical buffs. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going to explain how to get...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Get Light Cones and Level Them Up
Trading cards with big benefits
Looking for how to get Light Cones and level them up in Honkai: Star Rail? Light Cones are a type of equipment in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG which look a lot like trading cards. They function, effectively, as an analogue to a weapon, providing key statistical buffs and improvements in combat. However, unlike in games...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Operation Briefings and Rewards
An essential part of the Interastral Guide
Looking for all Operation Briefings and rewards in Honkai: Star Rail? Operation Briefings are, in essence, an in-game mechanism presented as part of the Interastral Guide to encourage players to explore all of the release's features and content. It's divided into a series of parts or chapters, each...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Nameless Honor Explained and How to Rank Up
Don't pass on the Battle Pass
Looking for Nameless Honor explained how to rank up in Honkai: Star Rail? Nameless Honor, despite its somewhat confusing name, is the Battle Pass in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG. Like most other Battle Passes, there are free and premium rewards, and you need to pay to unlock the latter. On this page, as part of our Honkai:...
News Japanese Dev Compile Heart Is Keeping Itself Crazy Busy
Tons of titles in development
Compile Heart, the Japanese dev behind franchises like Hyperdimension Neptunia, is keeping itself busy under its revised management structure, which went into effect on 1st October. Moving forward, the company will be led by industry veterans Naoto Tominaga and Hikaru Yasui, both of whom are committed to continuing the...
News Jujutsu Kaisen's Long-Awaited PS5, PS4 Game Looks Exactly Like You Expect
Panda among those featured in new trailer
Jujutsu Kaisen is one of the hotter animes on the planet right now, so it was only a matter of time before Bandai Namco licensed the series and adapted it for consoles, like PS5 and PS4. Unfortunately, the result is pretty predictable: this is yet another arena-based brawler, with a combat system you’ve...
News PS Plus Premium Members Get Free Movies with New PS5, PS4 Streaming App
For the watchers
Another media application joins the ranks today, 5th October, on PS5 and PS4. The Sony Pictures Core app, formerly Bravia Core on Sony's smart TVs, is rolling out on PlayStation consoles, giving you access to the company's wide range of films on demand. After signing up, you'll be able to rent or buy thousands of Sony Pictures...
News Cooperative Horde Shooter From Space Will Open Fire on PS5, PS4
Where did they come from?
From Space is a cooperative horde shooter in which up to four players can unload all manner of artillery into the onrushing horde of alien terrors, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 12th October. Choosing from six different classes, each with its stats, specialist weapon and role on the battlefield, players must contend...
News More Layoffs Reported, This Time at Telltale Games
Same old story
In what continues to be a horrific year for the people who make video games, layoffs have been announced at the newly revamped Telltale Games. Whether "some" of the team or "most" employees have been affected remains unclear at the time of writing. Word began to circulate after former Telltale cinematic artist
News Feast Your Eyes on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Zombies Reveal
MWZ
Finding ourselves falling prey to Activision marketing once again, the reveal trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's evolved, open world Zombies offering has us again considering breaking our yearly pledge not to partake. Set in an expansive PvE zone, teams of players comprised of multiple squads must work together to take on the endless...
News Iconic NES Platformer A Boy and His Blob Scoffs Magical Beans on PS5, PS4 This Month
Bean there, done that
After the obvious outings, like Super Mario Bros 3 and Kirby’s Adventure, the one NES game this author remembers most vividly is A Boy and His Blob. Famously designed by Pitfall programmer David Crane, the release sees you employing magical beans to transform the eponymous blob into all sorts of useful utilities, suc
Poll Are You Playing Assassin's Creed Mirage?
That's no mirage
Assassin's Creed Mirage is out now on PS5 and PS4, and we want to know if you're partaking in Ubisoft's latest sandbox. A return to the gameplay structure of older Assassin's Creed games with a focus on stealth, rather straightforward objectives, and a much smaller map, Mirage is pretty much the title that some fans have been asking...
News Sail to the Pale Reach in Upcoming Dredge DLC Expansion
Plenty more fish in the sea
Indie hit fishing/horror mashup, Dredge, has been slowly changing with a series of freebie updates. Various quality-of-life changes and other neat features have been implemented, but soon, the game will get its first major DLC: The Pale Reach. Arriving on 16th November, The Pale Reach is the name of a brand new location...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Forgotten Hall Explained and How to Earn Stars
Mirrorverse
Looking for Forgotten Hall explained and how to earn stars in Honkai: Star Rail? Forgotten Hall is a game mode in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG unlocked after completing the Adventure Mission named Fleeting Lights. Fulfilling objectives in the Forgotten Hall unlocks stars, which in turn earns rewards, including Stellar Jade.
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Echoes of War Locations and Rewards
Boss rush
Looking for all Echoes of War locations and rewards in Honkai: Star Rail? Echoes of War allow you to exchange Trailblaze Power in order to replay boss battles from previous Trailblaze Missions throughout the campaign. Completing these unlocks
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Complete Daily Training
The daily grind
Looking for how to complete Daily Training in Honkai: Star Rail? Daily Training is a system in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG that rewards you with crucial resources, like Trailblaze EXP and Stellar Jade, for interacting with the game everyday. On this page, as part of our
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Calyx Locations and Rewards
Plant life
Looking for all Calyx locations and rewards in Honkai: Star Rail? Calyxes are a mechanism in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG which consume Trailblaze Power in return for rewards. You'll need to overcome combat gauntlets to earn said items, and you can choose to take on up to six battles in a row. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Get Trailblaze EXP and Increase Trailblaze Level
Level up fast aboard the Astral Express
Looking for how to get Trailblaze EXP and increase Trailblaze Level in Honkai: Star Rail? Trailblaze Level effectively refers to your account's progress across the entire game, and should not be confused with character levels, which are determined independently. Your Trailblaze Level increases when you reach...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Best Trailblazer to Choose
Pick the right protagonist
What's the best Trailblazer to choose in Honkai: Star Rail? At the beginning of your adventure aboard the Astral Express, you'll be given the option to select either a male or female Trailblazer, which represents your first big decision in the game. As part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going to determine the best...
New blood
The Last Faith has always looked promising, and now we've got a confirmed release date. The Bloodborne-styled 2D action game has stuck to its previously announced window, and will arrive on the 15th November. And yes, it continues to impress in its latest trailer, which features some particularly punchy gameplay clips. Metr
News Turns Out EA Sports May Never Have Needed FIFA After All
In the game
Early access sales of EA Sports FC 24, the renamed FIFA game, are up 25 per cent year-over-year, according to a paywalled Financial Times article. While it’s still early days for the title, it means more than 6.8 million players tested out the rebranded released during its initial launch week – and many will have podded out for the...
News Now Cancelled, Hyenas Was Reportedly SEGA's Biggest Budget Game Ever
Mo money mo problems
In case you missed the recent news, SEGA has cancelled Hyenas, its online multiplayer shooter that was in development at Creative Assembly. This was a surprising move, given the game had been in the works for a long time, and was very close to completion. It's also reported that layoffs will occur at the studio. Now, new details...
News Red Dead Redemption Remaster Update 1.03 Adds 60FPS Option on PS5
About damn time
Update: It's been confirmed that the PS4 version of Red Dead Redemption only offers the new 60fps setting when played on PS5 via backwards compatibility. (Thanks to everyone who contacted us in order to confirm this.) Original Story: The PS4 version of Red Dead Redemption has just received a new patch. Weighing in at only a few...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Path Types Explained and Best Team Compositions
Build an unstoppable party
Looking for all Path Types explained and best team compositions in Honkai: Star Rail? Path Types are effectively classes in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG, and they determine the role of different characters in combat. In order to perform optimally, you'll want to pair characters with complementary Path Types and Elements...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: How to Level Up Characters
Power up your party
Looking for how to level up characters in Honkai: Star Rail? In order to progress in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG, you're going to want to make your characters as strong as possible. The best way to do this is by levelling them up. On this page, as part of our Honkai: Star Rail guide, we're going to explain how to level up...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Current Events (October 2023)
Plan your play sessions
Looking for all current events and rewards in Honkai: Star Rail? Events are periodic in-game promotional activities that reward you for fulfilling certain objectives and goals in HoYoverse's turnbased RPG. Rewards can include anything and everything from Stellar Jade to St
News Assassin's Creed: Mirage PS5, PS4 Global Unlock Times Revealed
Waiting for the right moment
Assassin's Creed: Mirage is the next instalment in Ubisoft's long-running stealth series and returns to the simpler, sneakier gameplay stylings of earlier entries. Predictably, anticipation is high, so it's a good thing we've been provided with the exact global unlock times for PlayStation platforms so you can get the...
News Square Enix Answers Age-Old Question of How to Say Cait Sith in Final Fantasy 7
It's pronounced Cait Sith
Ever since RPGs began in 1997 with the launch of Final Fantasy VII, players have argued about the correct pronunciation of Cait Sith, the name of a potential party member in a game full of better options. As there was no audio dialogue, only text, players came up with creative fiction and dug their heels in, like our one...
Guide Upcoming PS5, PS4 Games for October and November 2023
Spider-Man! Assassin's Creed! Call of Duty!
It's spooky season (and almost holiday season!) which means that there are lots of fantastic games heading our way over the next couple of months. Did someone say Spider-Man? As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to both PlayStation 5...
News The Last of Us Multiplayer Game Is 'Basically on Ice' Right Now
Progress more or less halted
It has recently been reported that Naughty Dog is cutting ties with many of its contract workers amid a huge wave of industry layoffs. However, one detail in Kotaku's report that admittedly passed us by pertains to the state of the developer's only known project — its multiplayer The Last of Us game. According to...
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Gets Flashy Multiplayer Trailer Ahead of Livestream
Open beta soon
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is coming, and it's looking a lot like a Call of Duty game in this new trailer. Emphasising the game's multiplayer, which will be the major draw for many, the video comes as anticipation grows for a full multiplayer reveal at a livestream later this week. There aren't too many details to unpack here,...
News PlayStation's Push for Live Service Games Hasn't Been Going Smoothly
Report examines growing pains for PS Studios
PlayStation fans have mostly come to want and expect AAA single-player blockbusters from Sony's studios. These titles have been the platform holder's bread and butter for a long time, with record-breaking series like Horizon, The Last of Us, Marvel's Spider-Man, and God of War selling by the bucketload...
Feature Tokyo Game Show Was Everything I Expected, And Somehow More
Dream land
Growing up as a video game magazine bookworm through the 90s, there were two events I experienced vicariously every year: E3 and Tokyo Game Show. These euphoric, exotic nerd gatherings captivated me from an early age, and I used to imagine myself stepping inside the glossy coloured pages of Official PlayStation Magazine and attending in...
News Your PS Plus Essential Monthly Games for October 2023 Are Available Now
Harvest time
Happy October, everyone! It's a bit like September except it's getting a little cooler and the western world pretends it's Halloween for several weeks. A fresh batch of PS Plus Essential games is also upon us, and one of the new trio is perfect for the spooky season. October's PS Plus Essential games are starting to roll out right now...
News Sonic Frontiers' Final Horizon DLC Proving to Be Surprisingly Difficult
Slow your roll
In an unexpected development, Sonic Frontier's third and last free DLC update, The Final Horizon, is frustrating some players with its high level of difficulty. Some go so far as to say it's the most difficult gameplay they've ever experienced in a Sonic game. In a GameFaqs forum post called "This DLC is way too hard" (thanks
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Reveals Incoming PS5, PS4 Beta, Begins This Weekend
Go time
Ahead of a full reveal scheduled for later in the week, publisher Activision is drumming up hype for the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. As part of this, we got the briefest of peeks at the eagerly anticipated new map for Warzone 3, Activision's anticipated battle royale offering. Brief glimpses of what each pillar of modern Call...
News Assassin's Creed Is All About Stealth Again, as New Mirage Gameplay Shows
He was all sneaky-like
Ubisoft has been very keen to remind everyone that Assassin's Creed Mirage is, first and foremost, a stealth action game. This is instead of it following the open world RPG blueprint of the series' most recent outings, and the title's latest promotional video is perhaps a perfect example of what Basim's adventure through...
Reminder Last Chance to Claim Your PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for September
All change
A new month has begun, and that means the next batch of PS Plus Essential monthly games are incoming. October's lineup was announced last week, and will be available very soon, but there's still time to claim the previous games if you haven't yet. As a reminder, September's PS Plus Essential games are: Black Desert (PS4) Generation...
News Worms Publisher Team17 the Latest to Suffer Layoffs, CEO Exits
UK company cutting jobs in restructure
Team17, the UK-based developer of Worms and publishing label for the likes of Overcooked, Dredge, and Blasphemous, is the latest games company to be cutting jobs. Initially reported by Eurogamer and subsequently confirmed to
News DriveClub at 60FPS on PS5 Has Us Mourning the Loss of Evolution Studios All Over Again
Just look at it
DriveClub was the last game produced by Sony's fantastic racing game specialist Evolution Studios. While its launch was scuppered, it blossomed to become a brilliant sim-cade racer, with incredible visual fidelity that's, honestly, still impressive today. Now, a modder has managed to get the early PS4 title running at a smooth 60...
News UK Sales Charts: EA Sports FC 24 Scores Flawless Victory on Mortal Kombat 1
Ball ball ball, footie footie footie
Mortal Kombat 1 made a splashy entrance in the UK's boxed games chart last week, debuting at number one. However, its combo has been broken early by EA Sports FC 24 which, predictably, arrives right at the top. Just over half of the physical copies sold in UK stores over the launch weekend were for PS5...
News Street Fighter 6's Spooky Party Fighting Pass Kicks Off on PS5, PS4
Cat, zombie, clown, or toy
To get the scariest month started off right, Capcom has revealed the Spooky Party Fighting Pass for Street Fighter 6, with free and premium unlocks for prospective pugilists to dress their avatars up in. The event kicks off nice and early (today) with some supposedly scary skins, Fighter Coins, and photo frames to unlock...
News Hunt: Showdown Gets Native PS5 Version, Engine Upgrade in April 2024
PS4 players upgrade for free
Hunt: Showdown is getting a native PS5 version in April 2024, developer Crytek has announced, along with an engine upgrade in line with the next CryEngine update. These technical ambitions and more were revealed in a lengthy roadmap video outlining the changes to come, which includes the cessation of support for the PS4...
News Warm Snow Aims to Be Hot as Hades on PS5, PS4
Master the art of flying swords
Warm Snow is an action roguelike in the style of Hades that was initially released in January on Steam to solid reviews. Set in a dark fantasy universe inspired by Chinese folklore, prepare to take repeated runs at this one when it comes to PS5 and PS4 from 20th October. It might not look as flashy as Supergiant...
September2023
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for October 2023?
Plus or minus?
Hold on, we're in October already?! If you've somehow avoided the avalanche of new releases over the last few months, you might be looking forward to the PS Plus Essential drop next week. As always, three PS5 and PS4 games are up for grabs, and the variety on offer is honestly quite crazy. The headline act has to be The Callisto...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 496
Foam-o
The sun is setting on another blissful week of gaming, but the release calendar is so utterly stacked there's still tons of titles to look forward to. Here's what we're playing this weekend. Khayl Adam: I’m still on the review train, but I’ve been noodling around with Disco Elysium again, with the hope of checking out some of The Final...
Guide Best Fighting Games on PS4
Best PS4 fighters ranked and rated
What are the best fighting games on PS4? When it comes to hardcore communities, fighting games have some of the most dedicated players out there. The genre breeds all kinds of competition, and fortunately, the PS4 is home to a very impressive selection of beat-'em-ups, from traditional 2D brawlers and 3D fighters...
News Chequered Flag for Gran Turismo Sport as Online Services Shut Down in January 2024
Gran Turismo finito
Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced plans to shut down online servers for PS4 exclusive racing sim, Gran Turismo Sport. The game, which has largely been superseded by Gran Turismo 7, will have its online functionality unplugged from 31st January, 2024. The news was shared on the official Gran Turismo website. Prior to the...
News New Cuphead Update Skips PS4, Will Be Exclusive to Xbox, PC
Made to celebrate sixth anniversary
An anniversary update will be available for Cuphead later today, but your PS4 version of the game won't be downloading it. StudioMDHR has dedicated its latest slice of content to the Xbox community — describing it as a "love letter" — since it was the first to play the game upon its original launch. Cuphead...
News Amy, Knuckles, and Tails Playable in Last Sonic Frontiers Update, Out Now
Available on PS5, PS4 for free
The final content update for Sonic Frontiers is available now on PS5, PS4, and it's one of the most important of the lot, making Sonic the Hedgehog's side-kicks Amy, Knuckles, and Tails all playable. As part of an additional narrative timed before the final battle on Ouranos Island, the three characters search for...
News Disney Speedstorm Now Offering Free Magic Carpet Rides on PS5, PS4
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Disney Speedstorm is a solid mascot racer full of iconic characters from the legendary House of Mouse, like Stitch and Mulan. It's now switched to a free-to-play model, so if you were on the fence, there's no reason not to get whisked away to a whole new world of kart racing. Season 4 is called "The Cave of Wonders",...
News Epic's V-Buck Price Hike Scheme Set to Expand Globally
Because currency fluctuations
After laying off almost 900 employees, Epic Games has announced an expansion to the Fortnite V-Buck "pricing alignment", citing vague financial factors like "inflation and currency fluctuations". The price of Fortnite's premium currency is set to rise in various international markets, including the w
News Techland Flaunts Surprisingly Robust Dying Light 2 Content Roadmap
"Our work on Dying Light 2 never stops"
Developer Techland is still churning out Dying Light 2 content as part of a pledge to support the game for years to come. It was only a few months ago that the meaty Good Night, Good Luck update was released, so this is quite surpris
News Get a Sneak Peek at Stardew Valley's Anticipated, Elusive 1.6 Update
No release date yet
Stardew Valley creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has given fans something tangible to look forward to, with an outline of what the eagerly anticipated 1.6 update entails. While there is still sadly no release date, it has some pretty cool stuff to look forward to, and it's not like the life-consuming farm management sim really...
News Free-to-Play Anime Battle Royale My Hero Ultra Rumble Is Out Now on PS4
Let's get ready to...
My Hero Ultra Rumble has arrived on PS4 (and obviously PS5, via backwards compatibility). If you haven't been keeping up, this is a free-to-play battle royale game, featuring a bunch of characters from popular manga and anime property My Hero Academia. Each hero — and there are 18 of them at launch — comes with their own...
Preview Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Really Does Feel Like a Turbocharged Sequel
On course
Hot Wheels Unleashed was a distinctly pleasant surprise when it launched a couple of years ago, marking a much-needed departure for put-upon motorcycle developer Milestone. While the game handled like a dream – and had some stunningly rendered toy car models, particularly on the PS5 – it lacked variety and had a strange post-release...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Lies of P?
No lying, please
It feels like Lies of P has managed to stand out in an increasingly bloated subgenre. Souls-likes are everywhere these days, and developers know that they need to craft something pretty special if their project is to compare favourably to FromSoftware's elite action RPGs. South Korea's Round8 Studio should pat itself on the back,...
News The Spin-Off to One of PS5's Most Promising Upcoming Games Will Be Free in November
Executioners will set up Phantom Blade Zero
While there’s still some debate over just how real the reveal trailer for Phantom Blade Zero was during a recent State of Play livestream, its standalone spin-off is already almost here. Due out on 2nd November on PS5 and PS4, as well as various mobile devices and PC, the side-scrolling Phantom Blade:...
News Another High Profile Live Service Flop As SEGA Pulls the Plug on HYENAS Before Launch
Who's laughing now?
The live service business model is a tough cookie to crack, but every major publisher is giving it a go. We’re already very familiar with some of these titles shutting down after just a few months of support, but SEGA has pulled the plug on Creative Assembly’s HYENAS before it could even make it to launch. The cancellation...
News Delete PlayStation Account Search Traffic Rockets Following Alleged Security Breach
A way out
Google Trends data has a registered a 277 per cent increase in “delete PlayStation account” searches following an alleged data breach earlier this week. A ransomware group claimed to have “successfully compromised all of Sony’s systems”, with the stolen data purportedly up for sale. The Japanese giant has responded by insisting...
Reaction PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan May Have Been Disliked, But Leaves Big Boots to Fill
A hugely successful tenure draws to a close
The surprising revelation that Jim Ryan will retire as Sony Interactive Entertainment’s President and CEO at the end of March 2024 has been, perhaps predictably, met with glee from most corners of the wider video game world. In addition to courting controversy on a number of occasions, the British...
News High on Life DLC High on Knife Perforates PlayStation Platforms from 3rd October
Safety first
High on Life is getting its first major piece of paid DLC next week. It's called High on Knife, and you can get up close and personal with the experience from 3rd October. We got a predictably odd claymation trailer announcing the offering, and while you should still expect a somewhat silly experience, the developers wanted to make...
News Gran Turismo 7's September Update Adds Fast Cars and Flashy Scapes
Time for a tune-up
Gran Turismo 7's next update is out today, 28th September, and it brings with it some speedy new vehicles, which has to be the real draw here. There are also some Extra Menus being added, as well as new Scapes, with some 29 additional Spots having been added to Brand Central's Nissan section, but it's the cars we think you'll like...
News Lies of P's Latest PS5, PS4 Update Makes Life Easier, That's No Lie
Pinky promise
Lies of P is a Souls-like in the tradition of FromSoftware's greats, but one which has carved out a place of its own with an impressive commercial showing (we thought it was great, too). This subgenre is infamous for the exacting nature of its difficulty, but things have actually been dialled back quite substantially in the game's most...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Maintains the More Traditional AC Vibes in Its Final Trailer
Stealth! Stabbing! Smoke bombs!
Ubisoft has made it abundantly clear that Assassin's Creed Mirage is, to a large extent, a throwback to the older style of Assassin's Creed. A greater focus on stealth, a stripping of (most) RPG systems, and a smaller, more intricate sandbox map all contribute to a game that's paying tribute to its roots. And that's...
News PS Plus Essential Games for October 2023 Announced
Pick n mix
October's PS Plus Essential games have been officially announced, and yes, before you even start to question it, we should point out that the leak was accurate. Three monthly games will be up for grabs next week, on the 3rd October. Here's what subscribers can look forward to: The Callisto Protocol (PS5, PS4) | Review
News Assassin's Creed Mirage Trophy List Demands a Lot of Busywork for the Platinum
Doesn't seem too difficult, though
It would seem as though the Trophy list for Assassin's Creed Mirage has appeared online, ahead of its launch next week. It contains a total of 51 Trophies, made up of 1 Gold, 15 Silver, 34 Bronze, and of course, an all-important Platinum. Overall, the list looks fairly straightforward, but it's probably going to...
Rumour State of Play Incoming? Death Stranding 2 Dev Photo Seems to Suggest Showcase
The state of it
Sony will host a new State of Play in the relatively near future — or so fresh findings on Reddit would have you believe. Eagle-eyed users are referencing a photo from Hideo Kojima's personal assistant (posted today, the 27th September), which shows the director sat at a desk, editing footage of some kind. Now, here's where it...
Mini Review Everhood: Eternity Edition (PS4) - A Truly Unique Musical Adventure
Bizarre hero
Everhood: Eternity Edition takes the cult hit indie game and brings it to PlayStation with some exclusive new battles to master. For those out of the loop, Everhood is an adventure game with disarmingly basic presentation that quickly pulls the rug from under you, subverting your expectations with outrageous visual flair, fantastic...
News Massive PS Store Sale Wants You to Play PS5, PS4 for Longer
Extended play
A massive new PS Store sale spanning over 1,500 items is live around the world right now, with the focus on extended play. The emphasis appears to be on Digital Deluxe and Ultimate Editions of popular titles – so, in other words, you’re getting the most comprehensive bundles of fairly big games at a discounted rate. Some examples...
News Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Gets Sneak Peak Story, Gameplay Trailers
Kage Bunshin no Jutsu
Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is an unwieldy title that comes jam-packed with content, bundling every previous Ultimate Ninja Storm game together, along with over 130 characters from its expansive cast of characters. We won't pretend to understand what
News Manufacture a Better Tomorrow in Sci-fi City Builder Terraformers
I am become Life, the Maker of Worlds
Terraformers is a strategy game about surviving Mars, where players must create a colony capable of surviving on the inhospitable Red Planet. Released back on PC in March, it currently enjoys Very Positive reviews on Steam, and it's out now on PS5 and PS4. Mars reacts to your terraforming efforts, which is...
News Cozy Dino Ranching Game Paleo Pines Tempts Fate on PS5, PS4
What could possibly go wrong?
Paleo Pines is a cute and quirky farming sim, eschewing traditionally warm-blooded livestock in favour of cold-blooded dinosaurs. It could be a refreshing change of pace (or a tragedy waiting to happen), and it's out today on PS5 and PS4. Those looking for the "perfect blend of Jurrasic World Evolution, Ocarina of...
Rumour PS Plus Essential Games for October Leaked
Space monsters and... farming
The monthly PS Plus Essential games for October have seemingly been leaked. Once again, French website Dealabs (via the ever-reliable billbil-kun) has the scoop, reporting that next month's selection is made up of three PS5 and PS4 games, as per usual. However, the identity of
Review Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless (PS5) - The Crazy RPG Series at Its Best
To Hell with honour
The nonsensical turn-based strategy RPG series Disgaea has always marched to the beat of its own drum. With Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, this tradition continues, for better or worse. We can't imagine new converts will be won to the cause here, but if you've stuck with the series this long, you'll likely have a Hell of a...
News PS Store Adds a New Five-Star Rating System to Score Your PS5, PS4 Games
Must own the game to leave a rating
Product pages on the PS Store have been given a refresh as Sony has implemented a new five-star rating system users can engage with. It's not entirely clear when this feature went live as it's only been spotted in the past 12 hours, but you can now attach a rating to the PS5, PS4 games you own. To do so, you can...
News Sword Art Online: Last Recollection Snags a Playable Demo, Out Now on PS5, PS4
We're online
A playable demo for upcoming action RPG Sword Art Online: Last Recollection is out now PlayStation platforms. It's a very reasonable 7GB on PS5, and 8.4GB on PS4, giving you access to the game's first chapter. You can also carry over your progress to the full release, which is always nice. Last Recollection launches next week, on the...
News A Video Game Actors Strike Could Happen Following Union Vote for Action
SAG-AFTRA members ready to strike
The actors union group SAG-AFTRA has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a potential strike against the games industry. Members were nearly unanimous, with 98.32 per cent of the vote being in favour of a strike — if a strike is necessary. SAG-AFTRA's vote for a strike is in relation to the Interactive Media...
Guide EA Sports FC 24: All Licensed Teams, Leagues, and Players
A full list of all official content in the football sim
Looking for a list of all licensed teams, leagues, and players in EA Sports FC 24? With the latest game renamed from FIFA 24, you may be wondering which licensed content is included in EA Sports' soccer sim this year. Fortunately, as part of our EA Sports FC 24 guide, we're going to list all...
News Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Slashes Through 10 Million Copies Sold
We died more than that while playing
Developer FromSoftware has announced its action RPG Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has now sold through over 10 million copies. This figure includes physical and digital sales data across all platforms. On its website (translated via Google), the studio expresses its "sincere gratitude to everyone who played this...
Guide EA Sports FC 24: Is It FIFA 24?
Net buster
Is EA Sports FC 24 basically FIFA 24? Many fans purchasing the latest version of EA Sports' football franchise may be confused by the release's sudden name change, especially as there's 30 years of history behind the FIFA name. On this page, as part of our EA Sports 24 guide, we're going to answer the question: is EA Sports FC 24...
News Final Fantasy XIV Patch 6.5 - Growing Light Signals the Beginning of the End
A decade in the telling
Final Fantasy XIV is a behemoth of a game at this point, as players who have stuck with it from launch can well attest. Now, more than a decade later, with four expansions under its belt (not to mention playable on three generations of PlayStation consoles), the end of the story that started back in 2013 is finally in sight...
News Honkai: Star Rail's Pivotally Important Pre-PS5 Livestream Will Air This Week
All aboard
Honkai: Star Rail will officially launch on PS5 this coming 11th October, but as the title has already been available for several months on PC and smartphone, it’ll be disembarking alongside v1.4. As is the cadence for all HoYoverse titles, the titanic Chinese developer will host a livestream later this week, on 29th September, to...
News Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Will 'Link Up' with Advent Children
Finally
Set two years after the climactic events of the original Final Fantasy VII, for gamers of a certain vintage, the 2006 CG film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children was really all we had in the way of closure, if you can call it that. Visually stunning, if narratively nonsensical, it contained insane action sequences that are still incredible...
Guide Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: Dog Eat Dog
Good girl
Dog Eat Dog is a Main Quest in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty that begins as soon as you get to a point where the expansion can be accessed. As part of our Cyberpunk 2077 guide, we're going to list everything that you need to know about Dog Eat Dog. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - Dog Eat Dog V receives a voice-only call from a...
News JRPG's Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden to Get Physical PS4 Versions
Courtesy of Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games has revealed it'll be putting out physical versions of both Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 Golden on PS4, with pre-orders available soon. Persona 3 Portable will be treated to three different versions, ranging from the standalone game to a $199.999 priced S.E.E.S. Edition that bundles in a 1:1...
News 3DS RPG The Legend of Legacy Gets a PS5, PS4 Remaster
Out next year
NIS America has announced it's remastering the Nintendo 3DS RPG The Legend of Legacy for PS5 and PS4, with a view to release the enhanced version early next year. Catch the trailer above to see it in action. Details covering how the RPG will run better on Sony's consoles or any resolution upgrades haven't been shared. Officially...
News UK Sales Charts: Surprise Hit Lies of P Makes an Impressive Third Place Debut
Mortal Kombat 1 scores a flawless victory
Lies of P, the unusual Souls-like action RPG, has made a strong debut on the UK's boxed games chart. The game's Pinocchio-meets-Bloodborne premise had always seemed strange, but it's clearly struck a chord, as it's arrived at number three in the bestsellers in its launch week. Less surprising is a number one...
News Unity Apologises, Partially Walks Back Contentious Monetization Scheme
"I am sorry"
After doing a terrible job of communicating a controversial new pricing scheme (which culminated in an allegedly self-inflicted bomb threat), Unity Technologies has again apologised for the "
Random The Essential Work of Modding Armored Core 6 Maps into Elden Ring
Putting things in perspective
Finally, someone has gotten around to modding maps from FromSoftware's recent mech epic Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon into Elden Ring, the studio's magnum opus. While it might seem silly (unnecessary even) to zip around environments designed for massive mechs in human form, fans were quick to note the surprising...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 495
Chippin' in
We're nearly into The Spooky Month, otherwise known as October, otherwise known as the month with all the games. There's a lot of stuff on the horizon to be excited about, but what are we playing in the meantime? Time to find out. Khayl Adam: I'm still on a review, but I found a bit of time to boot up the revamped Cyberpunk 2077 2.0,...
News Anticipation Meownts as Mineko's Night Market Creeps Ever Closer
Purfection
Mineko's Night Market is a gorgeous little indie on the way to PlayStation platforms next month, and we can't wait to finally sink our claws in on 26th October. There's even a physical edition for collectors, and we got another look at this whimsical celebration of Japanese culture and cats in action. We've been anticipating this feline...
News Metal Gear Solid Locked at 30fps in PS5, PS4 Master Collection
Sons of Liberty, Snake Eater still "target" 60
In sad news for stealth fans, it seems like Snake's inaugural mission through Shadow Moses will move slower than expected. Publisher Konami has revealed that Metal Gear Solid, alone amongst the treasured trilogy bundled in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, will remain locked at 30...
News Nacon's Revolution 5 Pro Controller Promises to Eliminate Stick Drift on PS5, PS4
Launches in October
Unfortunately, a fairly common issue with controllers these days is stick drift, whereby one or both analogue sticks act as though you're holding them in a direction when you're not. The DualSense is no stranger to this fault (we've had it happen at Push Square Towers), but it looks like Nacon is attempting to make stick drift a...
News Tales of the Shire Is a Cosy New Lord of the Rings Game from Weta Workshop
Previously helped make the movies
Publisher Private Division and developer Wētā Workshop have announced Tales of the Shire, a brand new game in the Lord of the Rings universe. Coming to PC and consoles sometime in 2024, it's described as a "heart-warming" new game all about your "cosy Hobbit life". The above new teaser trailer has just been...
News The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Managed 4 Million Players In Its First Month
Impressive bodycount
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an asymmetric multiplayer horror title based on the iconic IP of the same name, and apparently, it's something of a hit. Developed by Sumo Nottingham and published by Gun Interactive, the game's official Twitter showed off its impressive body count, more than four million across all platforms, and...
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