Tag: Death Stranding
News Death Stranding Band Low Roar Saved by PS4 Game
I'll keep coming
Icelandic band Low Roar was apparently “in the gutter” when it received a mysterious email from Sony requesting the use of its song ‘I’ll Keep Coming’. The track eventually backdropped Death Stranding’s reveal trailer, and would go on to catapult the group’s popularity, but initially they weren't told where the audio...
Game of the Year #2 - Death Stranding
Boundary breaking
Death Stranding is not quite as divisive as some would lead you to believe. Released to widespread critical praise, it is the only video game this year to receive a rare 10/10 rating from Push Square thanks to an experience that could only come from the mind of Hideo Kojima. The creator's first title since Metal Gear Solid V: The...
News Death Stranding Gets in the Christmas Spirit with Festive Santa Hats
Ho ho ho
Death Stranding might be a rather bleak game, but those who decided to stick around following the apocalypse aren't about to forget about Christmas just yet. The game's 1.08 patch has given protagonist Sam Porter Bridges a lovely Santa hat to wear as he goes about his deliveries -- almost emulating Father Christmas himself. Pay a visit to...
News Death Stranding Dominates PlayStation Blog Awards with Game of the Year Victory
Wins five more categories
The US PlayStation Blog has just revealed the winners of its Game of the Year categories for the year of 2019, and as you'd expect, Death Stranding has claimed the top spot in a large number of them. With nearly one million votes counted in total, the game won six different awards. Hideo Kojima's latest masterpiece came in...
Deal Death Stranding Limited Edition PS4 Pro Bundle Is a Great Price in the UK
Give me your hand in savings
If you've been eyeing up this special edition Death Stranding PlayStation 4 Pro, you may be in luck. Of all places, UK retailer GAME has a great price on the black and white bundle. Maybe you're still Christmas shopping, or perhaps you just really want this fancy, hand-printed machine? Whatever the case, this is a decent...
News Death Stranding User Score Spikes as Metacritic Removes Over 6000 Negative Ratings
Special delivery
Death Stranding has been a hit with most critics, but the game was rather predictably review bombed over on Metacritic by users. As is often the case with titles that end up dividing opinion for whatever reason, a tug of war very quickly ensued, with many users awarding the game a perfect 10 while others slapped it with a big fat 0...
News Death Stranding Vehicles Are Blocking Progress, But a PS4 Patch Is On the Way
A Christmas miracle
In Death Stranding, players have come across a potentially game-breaking quirk. As has been well documented, your version of the game's world will be populated with items, equipment, and more created by other players. When you find these things, they can be extremely useful, but it turns out that vehicles are causing a bit of a...
Deal PS4 Curio Death Stranding Drops to Its Lowest Price Yet
Like us later
If you haven’t played Death Stranding yet, there’s a good chance you’re at the very least curious about it. You may, however, be reluctant to pay full-price. Fortunately, UK store Monster Shop is on hand with the best offer we’ve seen yet for the Kojima Productions developed PlayStation 4 console exclusive: £34.99. Yes, we...
News Death Stranding in Real Life Makes for an Absolute Must Watch Video
A Mega64 masterpiece
Well, what can we say? The Mega64 gang have done it again. The internet group has always had fun with Hideo Kojima's creations -- even working with the man himself on a couple of their projects -- and as soon as Death Stranding was announced, we knew that they'd end up doing a video on it. For those totally out of the loop,...
News Death Stranding Patch 1.06 Available Now on PS4
Improves network functions
Death Stranding's latest update, patch 1.06, is now available for download on PlayStation 4. Weighing in at 1.049GB, it's a somewhat meaty one which brings with it improvements to online features and general performance enhancements. The PS4 patch notes simply state optimised network functionality and various performance...
Random Death Stranding Instagram Filter Lets You Cry Tar in Moody Selfies
Social strands
Are you looking to stand out on Instagram? Maybe freak out your friends, or post a particularly moody pic? What better way to do all of these things than with a Death Stranding filter? Yes, if you follow this link and open it in Instagram on your device of choice, you'll unlock a special filter that puts you in the broken world of...
News Death Stranding Dominates The Game Awards 2019 with 9 Nominations
Kojima wipes the floor
The nominees for next month's Game Awards, hosted by Geoff Keighley, have just been announced and it looks set to be a very big night for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding. The PlayStation 4 console-exclusive has received nine nominations across a total of eight different categories, including the all-important Game of the Year...
Poll One Week Later, What Review Score Would You Give Death Stranding?
Make a connection
It's been one whole week since Death Stranding launched on PlayStation 4. Hideo Kojima's latest has sparked debate after debate all across the internet, and it continues to do so. The game received very positive critical reviews -- for the most part -- but the title's had its detractors since the moment it was revealed. That said,...
Motions capture
I don't think Death Stranding and Red Dead Redemption 2 are easy games to get into. Both games offer their own unique web of gameplay mechanics and, at times, obtuse systems, and this can initially make them seem boring, frustrating, or convoluted. It's easy to say that any game isn't for everyone, but I think it's particularly...
News Death Stranding Climbs to the Top of the Japanese Sales Charts
Nice work, Sam
Another week, another first place finish for PlayStation software in Japan. Following on from Persona 5 Royal's impressive performance last week, Death Stranding has ascended to the summit of the latest sales charts according to Famitsu. The PS4 exclusive moved around 186,000 physical copies, which was more than enough to secure the...
News Death Stranding Patch 1.05 Available Now on PS4
Improved performance
The patches and updates for Death Stranding have been coming thick and fast ever since its launch last week, and you'll have one more to download when you next boot up your PlayStation 4. Patch 1.05 has arrived, but what it has actually done to the game remains a bit vague. Weighing in at just over 1GB, the patch notes simply...
Famitsu affair
Let's not beat around the bush here: Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu is no stranger to critical controversy. The publication's incredibly rare 40/40 "perfect" review scores always manage to spark debate, and in the past, Famitsu has been accused of being a little unethical. After all, this is pretty much the biggest gaming outlet in...
News Hideo Kojima Reckons There's a Reason Death Stranding Didn't Connect with American Critics
"Flies higher than an FPS"
Death Stranding’s reviews are nowhere near as divisive as they’ve been painted to be, but the game did come under intense scrutiny from some American publications, namely IGN and Giant Bomb. While the criticism hasn’t come exclusively from US-based media – British magazine EDGE outright refused to review it, for ex
Guide Death Stranding - How to Cross the Tar Belt in Chapter 8
How to reach Edge Knot City
How do you cross the tar belt in chapter 8 of Death Stranding? At certain points, Hideo Kojima's latest title gives you a bit of a vague objective and it's your job to work out what to do next. One of these tasks crops up in chapter 8, where you need to cross the tar belt in order to reach Edge Knot City. Here's how you...
News Sony's Worldwide Studios Celebrate the Release of Death Stranding with Brilliant Artwork
Decima pals
Sony's own development studios are pretty well known for congratulating each other whenever one of their games launches, and it seems some Worldwide Studios teams are treating Kojima Productions the same way. Death Stranding is out today on PlayStation 4, and to celebrate, the likes of Guerrilla Games and Sucker Punch Productions have...
News Don't Worry, Death Stranding Runs and Looks Great on the Base PS4
Every bit as good as the Pro version
There had been some concern a few months back that the base PlayStation 4 model was being left behind as the likes of Control and Borderlands 3 ran poorly on the 2013 hardware. Now, Sony's biggest first-party release of 2019 is here, and it turns out that Death Stranding runs just as well as it does on the PS4...
Poll Should Sony Work with Hideo Kojima Again?
What's next for Kojima Productions?
Death Stranding is out today, bringing a conclusion to one of the most prestigious partnerships in games. Sony bent over backwards for Hideo Kojima, providing him with the source code to Guerrilla Games’ Decima Engine and a budget big enough to produce a title with a bunch of Hollywood stars. Nevertheless, the...
News Death Stranding Save Data Can Balloon in Size If You Don't Keep It in Check
So many autosaves
The way Death Stranding manages its save data is... Unique, to say the least. The vast, vast majority of games on PlayStation 4 rack up maybe three or four autosaves at a time and let you create a bunch of manual saves if that's what you prefer. Standard stuff. But for whatever reason, Death Stranding has a habit of creating loads...
News Of Course Death Stranding Is Getting Review Bombed on Metacritic
What a bunch of BBs
Oh for God's sake, this again? For some reason, quite a few people on the internet have decided that Hideo Kojima's a hack and that he deserves some hate. It's a weirdly convoluted narrative that we've watched develop over the course of Death Stranding's development, and now that the game is here, detractors seem to be out in...
Review Death Stranding - Hideo Kojima's Latest Masterpiece Has Arrived
I'm not that Fragile
When Hideo Kojima stated that his next project would bring about an entirely new genre, he wasn't joking. Death Stranding may feel familiar in minor mechanical means, but it's also wholly unique among a sea of AAA titles eager to take advantage of the latest RPG levelling system. It's a social experience where you never see...
Guide Death Stranding - All Cast and Voice Actors
Every star in Death Stranding
Hideo Kojima has assembled a star-studded cast for Death Stranding, with various Hollywood A-listers among its credits. If you’re wondering who’s playing who, then we’ve compiled a full guide introducing Death Stranding’s full cast list below. Remember, that in almost all cases, these actors and actresses have...
Guide Death Stranding Beginner's Guide - Hints, Tips, and Tricks
Helpful advice for rookie Porters
Death Stranding is a weird game. Full of systems, mechanics, and features, the PlayStation 4 console exclusive is unlike anything you've played in the past. That's a good thing, but it also means that it's going to take some time before you've got everything it asks of you fully figured out. We want you to...
Interview Death Stranding's Soundtrack Will 'Defy Classification', Says Score Designer
Joel Corelitz on Kojima and Timefall
At the time of writing, Death Stranding is just hours away from launching. You've got your pre-load ready to boot at midnight, with 2019's most unique experience ahead of you. It's an outstanding game, which we highlighted in the 10/10 Push Square review, with one of its greatest aspects being a soundtrack that...
News Days Gone Delivers with Cool Death Stranding Crossover Content in Latest Patch
Baby driver
Of all Sony's games, Days Gone is definitely the one most up for a bit of playful crossover nonsense. A little while back, Bend Studio added in a handful of Uncharted-related bike skins for free, just because. Now, just before the arrival of Hideo Kojima's brilliantly mental Death Stranding, the team has done it again -- only this time,...
Live Catch the Death Stranding Countdown Livestream Right Here
Kojima and Keighley together again
Death Stranding is a matter of hours from release, and to celebrate, Sony is hosting a special countdown livestream. We've embedded it above, so you can watch along as Hideo Kojima and other guests join Geoff Keighley to talk about this crazy PlayStation 4 title. It's worth reiterating that you can pre-load the...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Find Conan O'Brien
Where is Conan O'Brien in Death Stranding?
How do you find Conan O'Brien in Death Stranding? Where is Conan O'Brien in Death Stranding? We all know that Hideo Kojima has many celebrity friends, and so he has decided to put some of them in his latest off the walls experience. Alongside his very own hype man, Geoff Keighley, you'll also be able to...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Find Geoff Keighley
Where is Geoff Keighley in Death Stranding?
How do you find Geoff Keighley in Death Stranding? Where is Geoff Keighley in Death Stranding? Hideo Kojima's hype man, Geoff Keighly, has managed to make his way into 2019's biggest title, so naturally, of course you want to find out where you can see him in-game. Well, wonder no longer. Here's how to...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Build Roads
All Roads Lead to the UCA Trophy guide
How do you build roads in Death Stranding? What materials do you need to build roads in Death Stranding? If you want to make traversal across the United Cities of America easier, then you're going to want to invest your supplies into building roads across its terrain. Building one road will unlock the All Roads...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Get Ceramics, Chiral Crystals, and Metals
How to collect materials in Death Stranding
How do you get ceramics, chiral crystals, and metals in Death Stranding? How do you collect more materials in Death Stranding? If you want to be crafting and fabricating new items regularly, you're going to need a plentiful source of supplies. Here's how you get your hands on ceramics, chiral crystals, and...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Build Safe Houses and Zip-Lines
What does the PCC do in Death Stranding?
How do you build safe houses and zip-lines in Death Stranding? What does the PCC do in Death Stranding? One of the game's most important social features is based around building structures for both yourself and others to take advantage of. Here's how you place them in the world of Death Stranding. How to...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Build Bridges and Timefall Shelters
What does the PCC do in Death Stranding?
How do you build bridges and Timefall Shelters in Death Stranding? What does the PCC do in Death Stranding? One of the game's most important social features is based around building structures for both yourself and others to take advantage of. Here's how you place them in the world of Death Stranding. How to...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Build Generators, Postboxes, and Watchtowers
What does the PCC do in Death Stranding?
How do you build generators, postboxes, and watchtowers in Death Stranding? What does the PCC do in Death Stranding? One of the game's most important social features is based around building structures for both yourself and others to take advantage of. Here's how you place them in the world of Death...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Kill BTs
A guide to taking down BTs
How do you kill BTs in Death Stranding? While it may be fairly obvious how you go about dealing with the human enemies of Death Stranding, Mules, it's a whole different ball game when it comes to BTs. Here's how you kill BTs in Death Stranding. How to Kill BTs in Death Stranding: In the early game of Death Stranding,...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Use the Scanner
How to detect BTs in Death Stranding
How do you use the scanner in Death Stranding? What does the odradek scanner do in Death Stranding? Sam Porter Bridges' scanner, which appears behind his left shoulder when called into action, has many uses that the player can take advantage of. From helping out with cargo collection to marking enemies, it's...
Guide Death Stranding - What's the Difference Between Shared and Private Lockers?
How to get items from other players in Death Stranding
What are the shared and private lockers in Death Stranding? What is the difference between the shared and private lockers? How do you get items from other players in the game? One of Death Stranding's more unique features is its social mechanic that allows users to connect with each other. The...
Guide Death Stranding - What to Do in the Private Room
What can you do in Death Stranding's private room?
What is there to do in Death Stranding's private rooms? What can you do in safe houses? Sam Porter Bridges needs somewhere to rest after a particularly tough delivery, and the private room is the perfect place to get some sleep. Here's everything you can do in Death Stranding's private rooms. What...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Restore Health
What do Blood Bags do in Death Stranding?
How do you restore health in Death Stranding? What do Blood Bags do in Death Stranding? While Hideo Kojima's latest isn't a particularly difficult game on normal, you will find yourself low on health in certain combat situations. How do you recover that health, though? Question no longer, because we're on...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Restore Stamina
What does Monster Energy do in Death Stranding?
How do you restore stamina in Death Stranding? How do you regain stamina? What does Monster Energy do in Death Stranding? Your stamina levels are going to dictate the sorts of actions you can perform throughout your journey through the United Cities of America, so you'll want to be at optimum levels as...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Distribute Weight Effectively
How to arrange equipment in Death Stranding
How do you distribute weight in Death Stranding well? How should you arrange your equipment? Two of the things that set Death Stranding apart from almost anything else on the market is its focus on inventory and weight management. The two mechanics play a big part in dictating how your journey to any...
Guide Death Stranding - How to Fast Travel
A guide to getting about America fast
How do you fast travel in Death Stranding? How do you fast travel to different safe houses? Despite its focus on planning routes for deliveries, Hideo Kojima's latest does actually feature a fast travel system. Here's how you unlock it, along with the pros and cons of using the system. How to Fast Travel in...
Guide Death Stranding - How Many Chapters Are There?
Can you keep playing after beating the game?
How many chapters are there in Death Stranding? Can you keep on playing the game once you've beaten the campaign? Death Stranding is a surprisingly lengthy game with a lot of chapters you'll need to work your way through before completing the game. Here's how many chapters there are in Death Stranding...
Guide Death Stranding - How Long Is the Game?
How many hours does Death Stranding take to beat?
How long is Death Stranding? How long does it take to beat Death Stranding's campaign? If you're heading into Kojima Productions' next big project assuming that it's about the same length as a Metal Gear Solid title, you might want to think again. Sam Porter Bridges' trek across America is much, much...
Guide Death Stranding - Can You Pause Cutscenes?
Can you skip cutscenes in Death Stranding?
Can you pause cutscenes in Death Stranding? Can you skip them on a second playthrough? The vast majority of Death Stranding's narrative is told through cutscenes, but some of them can quite easily pass the 30-minute mark. It's certainly a commitment, but are you able to pause a cutscene and come back to it...
Guide Death Stranding - Can You Play Offline?
Does Death Stranding require an internet connection?
Can you play Death Stranding offline? Does Death Stranding require an internet connection in order to play? 2019's biggest game has a lot of features that are based on player interaction and online connectivity, but the idea of playing the title completely offline is one that many will most likely...
Guide Death Stranding FAQ - Everything You Need to Know
All questions answered
Death Stranding is one of PlayStation's biggest games of 2019. In an attempt to bring every bit of known information under one roof, we've created this FAQ to give you every fact and figure we know of so far. If you're curious about Hideo Kojima's latest, this guide will give you a top level explanation. What is Death...
