PS5 News
March2024
News Persona Series Sales Pass 22 Million, Atlus Celebrates with Special Trailer
Golden
Atlus has announced that the Persona series has slid past 22 million copies sold, releasing a special Persona 3 Reload trailer, "Promise", to celebrate. It's an impressive milestone, one which demonstrates how vast the gulf between the various players in the space remains; Final Fantasy, for comparison, has sold more than 180 million units...
News Synduality: Echo of ADA Gearing Up for Closed Beta Mech Test on PS5
Beginning on 28th March
Synduality: Echo of Ada is getting a closed beta on PS5, allowing players a chance to pilot armoured mechs to become Drifters and face off against the xenomorphic threat of the Enders after the world was washed away by a poisonous rain known as "The Tears of the New Moon". From 28th March through 1st April, players who sign...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Already Teasing What Comes Next
Gaga for Gongaga
Despite only just getting the eagerly-anticipated Final Fantasy VII Rebirth out the door, Square Enix is already hard at work on the conclusion of the Remake trilogy. And while we wouldn't expect to hear anything substantial for a few years yet, we're already anticipating what comes next, and it seems we aren't alone in these. In...
News Dune: Awakening Scorches in Stunning PS5 Survival Gameplay
The Spice Melange
The Spice is undoubtedly in the air, with Part Two of Dennis Villeneuve's Dune film adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic sci-fi series now in theatres. Striking while the iron is hot, we also got a stunning gameplay trailer from Funcom for the upcoming survival MMO Dune: Awakening, which was revealed in August 2022 and prophesied to...
News Some Promising PS5 Games Are Getting Big Updates This Week
Thanks, Xbox
A number of PS5-bound titles will be hitting the news cycle this week thanks to a freshly announced Xbox showcase. The 'Xbox Partner Preview' takes place on the 6th March (that's this Wednesday!), and across its 30-minute runtime, you can expect to see gameplay from the likes of The First Berserker: Khazan, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Falls Short of Remake's Launch Sales in UK
But digital data isn't in yet
Early signs suggest that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will struggle to match Final Fantasy 7 Remake in terms of commercial success. Although admittedly, we don't have much data to work with right now. According to Games Industry's Christopher Dring, who often outlines key sales info, the recently released sequel is down 30%...
News Helldivers 2 Sales Are Actually Increasing, Again
Rare sample detected
Helldivers 2 will just not stop selling, apparently. The co-op focused shooter is close to being a month old, and by this point, most games have seen their sales numbers fall off a cliff — but not Helldivers 2. In what is an extremely rare occurrence, sales figures have continued to rise in the US. "Helldivers 2 US sales went...
News UK Sales Charts: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Debuts at the Top, Helldivers 2 Holds Firm
Victory pose
This should come as no surprise, but Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has launched straight to the top of the UK's physical chart. Square Enix's sequel is one of 2024's biggest releases and had a huge amount of pre-launch hype, so we'd expect nothing less. It forces EA Sports FC 24 into second place, and Hogwarts Legacy also slips one position...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for March and April 2024
Resident Evil! Dragon's Dogma! Outcast!
On the hunt for some shiny new games for your PS5? Well, you're in luck! As always, we've been busy putting together a list of some particularly noteworthy physical releases headed to PlayStation 5 over the next few weeks, as well as a larger selection of games that could well be worth a look too. Have a...
Mini Review Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS5) - Anime Fighter Is Still Godlike, Despite Dodgy Online
Your wish is granted
When Dragon Ball FighterZ first released in 2018 for PS4, it was hailed as one of the greatest anime fighting games ever made — and rightfully so. Crafted by the genre experts at Arc System Works, FighterZ was and still is a masterclass in how to adapt an existing franchise. The team-based brawler is both highly accessible on...
News Astro Bot Joins the Party with Yet Another Free Sackboy: A Big Adventure Costume
Coming soon
Sackboy: A Big Adventure has been receiving continual post-launch support with countless free costumes, and it's wonderful. The 3D platformer is one of the overlooked stars of PS5's launch line-up, and whether you played it years ago or have yet to hop in, you'll be able to pick up a whole bunch of fun extra outfits for free —...
Rumour Gravity Rush 2 Remaster Dropping onto PS5, PC, Reveal Coming in May
Ups and downs
The cult classic Gravity Rush series might be getting another chance to shine on modern hardware. The PS4-exclusive sequel, Gravity Rush 2, is apparently being given the remaster treatment, bringing Kat's sophomore adventure to PS5 and, down the road, PC too. That's according to one source over on the Team Alua Gravity Rush Discord...
Review The Outlast Trials (PS5) - Online Scares Work Well Enough
Night vision for four
Converting a traditionally single player IP into one meant for multiplayer too is a process with just as many hits as there are misses, so developer Red Barrels will be delighted it's landed on the right side of history. With up to three friends along for the ride, The Outlast Trials is a slightly different ballgame to its...
News Stylish Rhythm Game Melatonin Dreams Up a PS5 Release Later This Month
PillowStation 5
There aren't a tonne of rhythm action games on PS5 — unless you happen to have PSVR2, where the genre is doing just fine — but the well-liked indie effort, Melatonin, is right around the corner. Just announced for a PS5 port, the game is heavily inspired by Nintendo's excellent Rhythm Heaven series, which is enough to have us...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Getting Another Patch to Improve Performance Mode
Second time's the charm
Square Enix is lining up another patch for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, reports One More Game. As was the case with the previous update, the goal is to improve Rebirth's Performance mode, which has been heavily scrutinised since the game's demo launched last month. While the previous patch did make some positive adjustments, the...
Rumour Assassin's Creed Red Is Starting to Sound a Lot Like Valhalla
Build 'em up
Assassin's Creed Red, the next game in Ubisoft's popular series, is starting to sound like it's a lot closer to Assassin's Creed Valhalla — at least in terms of structure — than people might realise. This is according to an exclusive report from Insider Gaming, which suggests that the upcoming title is very much built upon the...
News Sony's London Studio, Media Molecule Were Reportedly 'Highest on the List' for Closure
The latter remains open after layoffs
In case you missed the big news last week, PlayStation joined the rest of the industry in cutting hundreds of jobs across its business. What's more, the platform holder is closing one of its longest-standing developers, London Studio — but it seems another UK team may have been at risk, too. In the wake of...
Review WWE 2K24 (PS5) - Another Confident Entry in 2K’s Robust Wrestling Series
Continuing the story
As the calendar rapidly approaches WrestleMania 40, the eyes of the world are once again trained on WWE’s big house of muscular lads and lasses. With The Rock’s involvement in this year’s shindig raising the event’s profile to even loftier heights, WWE and 2K have pulled out all the stops to try and ensure the latest...
News Guerrilla's Online PS5 Horizon Game Survives Sony Cull
Still in active development
Critics of Sony’s live service initiative are having their suspicions affirmed lately, as the platform holder struggles to get its projects off the ground. While the excellent Helldivers 2 has launched to great success, Naughty Dog’s standalone adaptation of The Last of Us has been unceremoniously scrapped, while...
Rumour Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Will Finally, Finally Release Later This Year
Dreading it
So, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf — the BioWare game that's been developed, scrapped, developed again, maybe scrapped again, and then teased for about half a decade, could finally release before the year is out. That's according to in-the-know Game Mess host Jeff Grubb (via Eurogamer), who says " will be released this yea
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for March 2024?
Plus or minus?
The third month of 2024 is upon, and the PS Plus Essential games for March have been confirmed. There are technically four titles up for grabs from Tuesday next week, and as is usually the case, there's a lot of variety on display. But are you happy with this latest offering? To recap, subscribers can look forward to excellent...
News PS Plus Premium's Cloud Streaming Is Much, Much Better Than You Think
Cloudy with a chance of PS5
Sony’s had its head in the cloud streaming business for much longer than its rivals, as you may recall it snapped up Gaikai prior to the launch of the PS4, and spent years peddling PS Now before transitioning the service to PS Plus Premium a few years ago. Despite this, it’s largely been considered irrelevant in the...
News Big PS5, PS4 Games Are Cheap as Hell with PS Plus This Weekend
Up to 90% off some huge titles
Sony has quietly dropped a pretty tempting sale on the PS Store this weekend, with over 100 games plunging to seriously low prices – especially if you’re a PS Plus subscriber. The deals expand to some pretty major PS5 and PS4 games, including The Crew Motorfest for £34.99/$34.99 and Need for Speed Unbound for just...
News Genshin Impact Adds an Alchemy Tycoon Sim, Cat Café in Next PS5, PS4 Update
Fashion designer Chiori also arrives
Genshin Impact’s next major update, due out on 13th March, will be a bit breezier than recent incarnations, and will focus on a new event in Monstadt involving an alchemy shop you’re tasked with running. The business management sim will put you in charge of every stage of production, as you cultivate...
Guide All DualSense PS5 Controller Colours and Limited Editions
Where to buy Dualsense Edge + all colours
What are all the DualSense PS5 controller colours? What limited edition DualSense PS5 controllers are available? As with all previous PlayStation consoles, the PS5's official controller comes in a variety of different colour schemes. Sony usually spreads these out over the course of a generation, but we end...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 518
Rebirth
We have a sneaking suspicion we know what many of you will be playing this weekend, but we've never missed an issue of this regularly scheduled feature, and we don't intend to start now. Jamie O'Neill: I plan to show great patience, because I don't want to break the seal on my new steelbook of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth until I've at least...
News Trails through Daybreak Stream Will Showcase First English Gameplay Next Week
Falcom's RPG gets a release date...?
NIS America, the publisher in charge of bringing Trails through Daybreak — and all of Falcom's other RPGs — to the West, has announced that it'll be hosting an "early look" livestream of the game next week. NISA's partnering with speedrun charity RPG Limit Break, and the broadcast will air through its Twitch...
News Indie Hit Balatro Removed from Console Stores in PEGI Age Rating Dispute
On a different planet card
You may have heard about Balatro recently — it's the latest indie sensation currently doing the rounds, and it's truly excellent. The roguelike deckbuilder has you playing poker hands to score points, and using joker cards and other upgrades to amplify those points to potentially stratospheric levels — it's tremendous...
Poll Are You Still Playing Helldivers 2?
Democracy doesn't sleep
It's been just under a month since Helldivers 2 released on PS5 and PC. The co-op shooter obviously made a huge splash right out of the gate, and positive word of mouth actually saw sales increase post-launch, which is a rarity. But as we all know, interest in live service games can be a fickle thing. We've seen countless...
News Ori Dev's Action RPG No Rest for the Wicked Gets a Huge Update, Gameplay Looks Amazing
Hits early access next month
Announced for PS5 at The Game Awards last year, No Rest for the Wicked has returned with a lengthy gameplay showcase. Narrated by developer Moon Studios — the Austria-based team behind the Ori games — the footage shows huge promise. It's an isometric, dark fantasy RPG where you make your own character, experiment...
News GTA 6 Is Coming, But GTA Online Is Getting Another Massive Update on PS5, PS4
Cluckin' bell
You could forgive Rockstar for focusing its full attention on the upcoming GTA 6, but that’s not the case. Starting from 7th March, it’ll be launching another major content update for its existing sandbox, with GTA Online adding the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid. Only chickens would shy away from this new multi-stage mission, eh?...
News Free Hoverboards Is the Best News Destiny 2's Had in Quite Some Time
But do they work on water?
Destiny 2 is getting hoverboards! And they're free! Yep, in a bid to try and drum up some excitement for the shooter's upcoming seasonal stuff, Bungie has revealed that hoverboards — or 'skimmers', a new form of transportation — will be made available to all players. Although if you want additional boards, you'll...
Guide Best Sports Games on PS5
All the best PS5 sports games, ranked and rated
What are the best sports games on PS5? Whether you’re the kind of person who thinks football should be played with your hands or your feet, sports games are enormously popular on PlayStation, and there’s a growing selection available on the PlayStation 5. We’re combining both arcade and...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 PS5 Version Arrives in May, PS4 Save Data Carries Over
Your wish is granted
As was announced back in October of last year, a PS5 version of eternally popular action title Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is in the works — and now, we have a release date. Bandai Namco has confirmed that the port will drop on the 24th May, and from what we gather, it'll be a free upgrade if you already own the game on PS4...
News Rise of the Ronin Gets Loads of New PS5 Gameplay Footage, Featuring 8 Different Fighting Styles
Steel yourself
Just a few weeks away from release at the time of writing, Rise of the Ronin has graced us with eight new PS5 gameplay videos, each of them showcasing a different weapon-based fighting style. Nioh fans will definitely recognise some of them, but there's an impressive degree of variety on offer here. The eight weapon types are as...
News Dragon's Dogma 2 Gets Mature Rating, Mentions Blood, Gore, Surprisingly Sexual Content
Arise, Arisen
Dragon's Dogma 2 has been given a full rating by the ESRB (the USA's ratings board), confirming that the soon-to-release action RPG is rated 'Mature'. That's not surprising in the least, but it's the game's content description that may raise a few eyebrows, as it reveals some additional details that haven't yet been covered. The...
Mini Review Ufouria: The Saga 2 (PS5) - NES Sequel Is Jennifer's First Metroidvania
Fabric Sunsoftener
There's something special to a retro gamer about the resurrection of a cult classic, as it either gives a hidden gem a new lease of life, or it introduces gamers to a series they've never heard of before. Sunsoft has capitalised on this idea, as Tasto Alpha has developed the single player platform game, Ufouria: The Saga 2, which...
News Vindictus: Defying Fate Shows a Lot of Promise in Early Gameplay Trailer
Another action RPG from Nexon
Nexon has announced Vindictus: Defying Fate, an action RPG inspired by Celtic mythology. All we really have to go on is the above announcement trailer, which features pre-alpha gameplay footage, but it's already looking pretty decent. Set in the same universe as MMORPG Vindictus, this spin-off is a fast-paced, combat...
News Crash Team Rumble Support Winding Down with Final Update Next Week
Will remain online for now, though
Multiplayer spin-off Crash Team Rumble is an inoffensive and novel game for fans of Activision’s platforming hero, but it seems it doesn't have the player base to keep things moving. Developer Toys for Bob has announced that post-launch support for the game is drawing to a close, with the final update coming next...
Guide Where to Buy Cheap PS Plus Subscriptions, PlayStation Wallet Top-Ups and Gift Cards
And how to save money on every digital game you buy
Where can you buy discounted PlayStation Store credit? How can you save money on PS Plus subscriptions? If you find yourself asking either of those questions whenever you're looking to pick up new games for your PlayStation 5 or PS4, you've certainly come to the right place. In this guide, we'll...
News If Anything Was Going to Get You Back to Tower of Fantasy, It's Probably Evangelion
Asuka Shikinami Langley joins the roster
Tower of Fantasy finds itself in a bit of a tough spot. It’s a decent enough PS5 and PS4 gacha, but against the formidable competition of Genshin Impact, it’s always struggled to stand out. Crossovers represent a great way to grab attention, however, and this Evangelion content may be the excuse you’ve...
News Mega, Man! Street Fighter 6's PS5, PS4 Fighter Pass Focuses on the Blue Bomber
Blast off
There’s been ample incentive to rejoin the fight in Street Fighter 6 recently, as Ed just released as a new playable character. But that’s not all that’s going on with the acclaimed brawler, as a new Fighter Pass is now live, featuring cosmetics and content inspired by Capcom’s side-scrolling superstar, Mega Man. By unlocking and...
News Brush Up on RPG Unicorn Overlord's Complex Battle System on PS5, PS4
Many lives may depend on it
Unicorn Overlord is the visually stunning strategy RPG from developer Vanillaware, which we are confident will be one of the year's best games. You can try it now for free in an incredibly generous demo, with progress transferring to the full game, which releases next week on 8th March. I
News Sony Studio Firesprite Accused of Alleged Toxic Culture in Exposé
"Death by a thousand cuts"
It sounds like all is not well at Sony studio Firesprite, which the platform holder acquired in 2021. Despite moving into expensive new digs in its home city of Liverpool, a Eurogamer report paints an extremely grim picture of the outfit, which is allegedly bleeding staff and lost its managing director Graeme Ankers...
News Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown Will Require an Internet Connection on PS5
Shared social sandbox comes at a cost
You’ll need to be connected to the Internet to enjoy Nacon’s upcoming social racer Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown. This brand-new trailer, which shows the off-road areas of Hong Kong Island, demonstrates the breadth of experiences available in the upcoming game – and it also showcases its MMO aspects,...
News Heavy Armour Seemingly En-Route as Helldivers 2 Mech Gameplay Leaks
Democracy's arsenal continues to grow
Helldivers 2 players can always use more firepower with which to bring Freedom to the ends of the galaxy. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios said that armoured mechs would be added to the game for free soon after launch, and judging by leaked gameplay surfacing on social media sites, it looks like some of that...
February2024
News Terminator Survivors Announced for PS5, a Solo or Co-Op Survival Game
Set after the events of Judgment Day
The open world survival game set in the Terminator universe has been revealed as Terminator Survivors. It is coming to PS5, and you can play the game either on your own or in co-op with friends. The game is set four years after the events of Judgment Day as "you emerge from a shelter to attempt and reestablish...
News New GreedFall 2 Trailer Reveals a PS5 Prequel to Watch Out For
Set three years before the first game
Having officially announced the sequel was in production last year, developer Spiders has revealed the first proper look at GreedFall II: The Dying World. The follow-up is now confirmed to be a prequel that at least starts three years before the events of the first title, and has you play as a Teer Fradee native...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Graphical Problems Are Clear in Digital Foundry Report
Lighting, textures, and resolution struggle
Much like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the freshly released Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has its fair share of frankly jarring graphical issues. As noted in our review, the game as a whole can be very pretty — especially when you're looking out across the countryside or watching one of the title's many amazing...
Poll Are You Playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
In for Cloudy weather
Well, it's finally here. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is out now on PS5, and the highly anticipated sequel seems to be crashing in on a tidal wave of hype. This is easily the biggest PlayStation release of the year so far, and we want to know if you're joining Cloud and company on this remade adventure. We gave the game a 'great'...
Review Expeditions: A MudRunner Game (PS5) - An Absorbing Vehicular Puzzler
Complex manoeuvres
If you've ever looked at a stretch of abandoned road, overcome with mud and muck, and wondered whether your little two-door compact could make it through, MudRunner might be a series you already know. From Spintires to SnowRunner, it's a lovely little franchise that seems to be surviving capably, and its latest is Expeditions: A...
Random Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Hype Hits Google with Fun Chocobo Easter Egg
To the races
It's 29th February, 2024, and for many people, that only means one thing: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The PS5 RPG is out now on PS5, and hype is understandably through the roof. It's so big, in fact, that even Google is getting in on the action. If you go to the site and search "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth", or even just "Final Fantasy", a...
News Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 Brings More Blocky Chaos to PS5, PS4 in September
A new threat looms
Did you play Earth Defense Force: World Brothers? A block-based take on the long-running series, the 2021 release was a blast — especially in co-op with a friend or two. And now, its previously announced sequel — the suitably titled Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 — has a launch date. It's bringing mission-based chaos...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Get a Chocobo
Where to find Chocobos
How do you get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? One of the main methods of speedy transportation across the open world, having a Chocobo by your side makes getting to places much easier. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal how to get a Chocobo. How Do You Get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 7...
Guide Best PS5 Exclusive Games
PS5's best exclusives, rated and ranked
What are the best PS5 exclusive games? For enthusiasts and the hardcore, exclusive titles are one of the main reasons for buying a console. These experiences generally make the most of the hardware you are purchasing, and so many are considered best in class when stacked up against third-party counterparts...
Guide Mortal Kombat 1: All Fatalities and How to Do Them
A full command list for every Fatality with distance and inputs
Looking for all Fatalities and how to do them in Mortal Kombat 1? Fatalities are the grisly finishing moves in NetherRealm Studios' fighting franchise, and performing them either online or offline is a huge part of uber-popular property's appeal. On this page, as part of our Mortal...
News Tekken 8 Patch 1.02 Out Now on PS5, Adds Cosmetics DLC Shop and Adjusts Characters
Interesting timing
A new update for Tekken 8 has dropped, bringing cosmetic DLC to the title via an in-game store. In truth, we think it's a bit cheeky of Bandai Namco to add something like this when all of the reviews have long been posted, but it's worth noting that Tekken 8 does have full character customisation and a range of alternate costumes...
Guide Best Racing Games on PS5
The top PS5 racing games, ranked and rated
What are the best racing games on PS5? Video games have been around a long time, but humanity's love of cars goes back much, much further. It's no wonder that racing games have been part of the gaming landscape since the very start, with the compulsion to go fast and clock the quickest times still just as...
All the best PS5 games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS5 games? The PlayStation 5 is the latest home games console from Sony, released on 12th November, 2020 in North America and a week later on the 19th November, 2020 in Europe. Of course, it's the platform holder's most powerful, most premium machine to date, promising a big shift from the...
PSA Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Spoilers are Already Out in Force, YouTube Thumbnails are a Nightmare
Of course
If you're the least bit interested in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, it's likely that you're already doing your best to avoid spoilers — but we just wanted to point out that key plot points are already being banded about the internet in pretty much plain sight. Naturally, there will be plenty of people who want to know what happens in Rebirth...
News Cyberpunk 2077 Gets a Cheeky Patch 2.12, Out Now on PS5
V nice
Cyberpunk 2077 has a new update, and it's available to download now on PS5. Patch 2.12 has dropped with almost no warning, but that's probably because it's a fairly minor release. Its most important alterations are to do with PC-specific issues, but there are still a handful of fixes that apply to PS5 players. Most notably, the update...
Review Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) - Strong Sequel Seeks a New Direction
Cloudy with a chance of pain
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth feels like a natural progression. Free from the steel skies of Midgar and its corridor-style design, this direct sequel to 2020's Final Fantasy 7 Remake fully embraces that sense of adventure found in the original Final Fantasy 7, as Cloud Strife and his ragtag group took their first few steps out...
News Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Peacemaker, Krossplay Support as Invasions Season 4 Gets Underway
All in
Mortal Kombat 1 is having a big day today. The grisly fighting game is not only kicking off Season 4: The Huntress, it's also adding a new playable character and crossplay — sorry, krossplay — functionality, opening up the community across all platforms. So, as its name implies, Season 4 of Invasions mode is all about Mileena. She's...
News New Cars and More Races in Gran Turismo 7's 1.43 Update
Drive new Audis, Renaults, and Mitsubishis
Patch 1.43 is out now for Gran Turismo 7 for PS5 and PS4, which bundles another three cars into the driving simulator as well as new races to take part in at Laguna Seca and the Suzuka and Tsukuba Circuits. A 1.68GB update will gain you access to that content, which can be downloaded now. The three cars...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: Sparkle - Best Builds
Sunshine and Sparkle
What are the best builds for Sparkle in Honkai: Star Rail? Sparkle is a Qunatum member of the Masked Fools who subscribes to The Harmony Path Type. She's particularly adept at maximising the amount of Skill Points usa
Guide Best 4K TVs for PS5 in 2024
Our top TV picks for use with PS5
What are the best 4K TVs for PS5 in 2024? Sony has ushered in the start of a brand new console generation with PlayStation 5, and with that comes new technology to be taken advantage of. No matter what television set you currently own, you're going to notice a big upgrade the moment you boot up the new console...
News You've Made It This Far, You Don't Need to Watch Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's PS5 Launch Trailer
Unless you really want to
Square Enix has released the launch trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which is out worldwide right now. But you don’t necessarily need to watch it – you’re good. After all, you’ve made it this close to launch without spoiling yourself, right? <related ids="161799"> To be fair, clocking it at a little over...
News Machiavellian Arrowhead Dev Orchestrates Helldivers 2's Intergalactic Struggle
"His name is Joel, and he takes his job very seriously"
Further light has been shed on the mysteries of the Helldivers 2 universe, in which those titular heroic troopers spread Democracy to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, crushing both Bugs and Bots under polished jackboots. What insidious intelligence directs these loathsome foes of Freedom and...
News Remedy Regains Control of Control IP from Publisher 505 Games
For a steal
Developer Remedy Entertainment has announced it has acquired the full right to the Control IP, something it previously shared with publisher 505 Games. Remedy reportedly paid 17 million euros for the privilege; however, 505 Games will remain publisher throughout 2024 while the transition takes place. CEO Tero Virtala wrote in a press...
News Persona 3 Reload The Answer DLC Looking Increasingly Likely
Merciless
Rumours that the recently released Persona 3 Reload would be getting The Answer (previously only playable in the Persona 3 FES iteration) began swirling last month and look increasingly likely to be correct. Now that the game has been in players' hands for a while, further evidence has emerged that there is still more SEES action to come...
News Helldivers 2 Dev Clarifies Farmers Aren't Directly Hurting War Effort
Are you doing your part?
With Helldivers 2's servers having finally reached some level of stability, the developers at Arrowhead Game Studios can turn their attention to other matters, like clarifying what does and does not actually harm the ongoing, intergalactic war effort. Today's bugbear? Farmers - those players who efficiently join for quick...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide: Walkthrough and Best Gear
Your ultimate Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth resource
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a direct sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and expands on the original PS1 plot as Cloud and co leave Midgar for adventures anew. Released for PS5 on 29th February 2024, we awarded the game an 8/10 and also added: "If you can push through the tedium of its open world busywork...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Trophy Guide: All Trophies and How to Unlock the Platinum
How to unlock all Trophies in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Are you looking for a Trophy guide for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to help you get all Trophies and reveal how to unlock the Platinum Trophy. Our Trophy Roadmap covers questions such as whether there are any Missable Trophies or Difficulty...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Quests
Every quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth listed
Looking for a list of all Quests in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? The RPG remake follows a set sequence of Main Chapters, but then has a series of Side Quests that unlock at different times. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to share a list of all Quests. <toc> Final Fantasy 7...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: 5 Combat Tips to Conquer Every Battle
Key advice for fights
Need help with combat in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Well, we've got some (hopefully) useful advice for you. In this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we'll be outlining what we think are five all-important nuggets of knowledge that should help you find success in battle. Blocking Is Your Best Form of Defence: Final Fantasy 7...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Best Character Builds and Weapon Abilities
Strategies for every party member
What are the best character builds in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? In this Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to cover all of the game's playable characters, explaining their key roles during combat, along with recommendations on Materia, weapon abilities, and weapon skills. <toc open="2."> Recommended...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 1 Walkthrough - Fall of a Hero
To Mt. Nibel and beyond
Chapter 1 - Fall of a Hero is the first Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, automatically beginning after the opening cutscene. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive Chapter 1 Walkthrough, which will detail everything you need to know about Fall of a Hero.
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 2 Walkthrough - A New Journey Begins
Not a very Kalm invasion
Chapter 2 - A New Journey Begins is the second Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up right after the conclusion of Chapter 1 - Fall of a Hero. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a comprehensive
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Flowers from the Hill Walkthrough
Flower power
Flowers from the Hill is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Flowers from the Hill Walkthrough that covers all the stages of the
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Lifeline in Peril Walkthrough
Mako maintenance
Lifeline in Peril is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: A Rare Card Lost Walkthrough
The heart of the cards
A Rare Card Lost is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Livestock's Bane Walkthrough
Scent check
Livestock's Bane is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Live
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Where the Wind Blows Walkthrough
Quetzalcoatl Talon location revealed
Where the Wind Blows is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 2. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're go
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 3 Walkthrough - Deeper into Darkness
Sound of the underground
Chapter 3 - Deeper into Darkness is the third Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and immediately follows Chapter 2 - A New Journey Begins as the Midgardsormr is defeated. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 4 Walkthrough - Dawn of a New Era
High voltage
Chapter 4 - Dawn of a New Era is the fourth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and immediately follows Chapter 3 - Deeper into Darkness once the team is reunited in the Mythril Mine. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Stuck in a Rut Walkthrough
Sick tats
Stuck in a Rut is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Stuck in a Rut Walkth
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: When Words Won't Do Walkthrough
Cloud's best friend
When Words Won't Do is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Hardest Sell Walkthrough
Flan attack
The Hardest Sell is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a The Har
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Piano Song Locations and How to Receive Remuneration
Piano Virtuoso Trophy guide
What are all Piano Song locations in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? And how do you receive Remuneration in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Requirements tied to a Trophy, you'll need to find and perform Piano Songs from the Outreach Association to a satisfactory degree. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Recruit All Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade
7th, Assemble! Trophy guide
How do you recruit all Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? As part of the lengthy campaign, Cloud will at one point need to sign soldiers up for a big parade working its way through Junon. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to reveal how to recruit all Midgar...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Win the Prize for Outstanding Performance in the Junon Parade
Stealing the Show Trophy guide
How do you win the prize for outstanding performance in the Junon Parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? After you have worked out how to recruit all Midgar 7th Infantry Units for the Junon Parade, you can put them to work and win the top prize. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going t
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 5 Walkthrough - Blood in the Water
The cruise from hell
Chapter 5 - Blood in the Water is the fifth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and takes place just after Chapter 4 - Dawn of a New Era as Cloud and co board the Shinra-8 for Costa Del Sol. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How to Win the Queen's Blood Tournament on Shinra-8
Card Royalty Trophy guide
How do you win the Queen's Blood tournament on Shinra-8 in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? The RPG's very own card game that's brand new to the PS5 remake, you can create your own deck, collect new cards, and win a tournament aboard a prestige cruise ship in the first half of the game. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide,...
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 6 Walkthrough - Fool's Paradise
Bon voyage
Chapter 6 - Fool's Paradise is the sixth Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and sees the team reach Costa Del Sol after the nightmare crossing aboard Shinra-8 in Chapter 5 - Blood in the Water. As part of our
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Chapter 7 Walkthrough - Those Left Behind
Monster hunting
Chapter 7 - Those Left Behind is the seventh Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and picks up after Yuffie joins your party at the end of Chapter 6 - Fool's Paradise. As part of our Final Fantasy
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Saga of the Seaside Inn Walkthrough
Where to find the Tonberry King
The Saga of the Seaside Inn is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a The Saga of the Seaside Inn Walkthrough
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Calling All Frogs Walkthrough
Ribbit
Calling All Frogs is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a Calling All Frogs Wal
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Dreaming of Blue Skies Walkthrough
Bait decision
Dreaming of Blue Skies is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 4. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Rendezvous in Costa del Sol Walkthrough
What a catch
Rendezvous in Costa del Sol is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
Guide Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Bodybuilders in a Bind Walkthrough
Get those gains
Bodybuilders in a Bind is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that can be started in Chapter 7. As part of our Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide, we're going to provide a
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