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News PlayStation Is No Longer Officially Verified on Twitter
Musketeers
PlayStation has one of the biggest gaming accounts on Twitter, with an eye-watering 30.1 million followers – but as the fallout from Elon Musk’s takeover of the social media platform continues, the juggernaut is no longer verified. The Japanese giant did previously have a gold checkmark to denote that it’s an official corporation,...
News Sony's Long Anticipated PS5, PS4 Showcase Could Be Scheduled for May
That's pretty close
The word for quite some time has been that Sony will hold a PlayStation Showcase this summer. With E3 2023 officially cancelled, it’s entirely up to the manufacturer when it wants to schedule the broadcast, and Giant Bomb’s generally reliable Jeff Grubb has been beating the “before Summer Game Fest” hammer fo
News Spider-Man 2 PS5 Dev Asks for Patience As Fans Plead for Footage
"We're in the kitchen and it smells good"
Insomniac Games has asked fans for patience, as anticipation for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 reaches fever pitch. Thus far we’ve only seen one trailer for the game, but the PS5 exclusive is apparently due out in September, and some people are pondering why it’s taking so long for the studio to show more...
News Everyone's Talking About the End of Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores on PS5
Unexpected developments
If you’re still playing Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores, or plan to play it at a later date, we’d highly recommend you close this article before progressing further down the page. We’ll be discussing spoilers for the final moments of the expansion below, and we don’t want to ruin the experience for you, so...
News 3 More Big PS4 Games Will Leave PS Plus Extra, Premium on 16th May
Batman, Injustice 2, LEGO Harry Potter
Three more PS4 games are going the way of the dodo, or at least are leaving the PS Plus Extra and Premium subscription services. Injustice 2 (Extra), LEGO Harry Potter Collection (Premium), and Batman: Return to Arkham (Premium, US only) will all be departing for greener pastures on
News PS Plus Premium's LocoRoco Midnight Carnival Getting PS5, PS4 Trophies
Ballin'
As has become a pretty common trend of late, Sony is updating PSP classic LocoRoco Midnight Carnival, released as part of PS Plus Premium, with Trophies. This is something we’ve observed several times recently across a number emulated first-party titles: Echoshift added gongs earlier in the month, while the likes of
News Sony Acquires Firewalk Studios, New Team Behind Innovative Multiplayer IP
And another one
Sony has added another team to its PS Studios portfolio, although as has become a consistent theme from the manufacturer, this is a new and independent studio – and not a household name that’s published multiformat titles in the past. The platform holder announced a publishing partnership with the firm a few years ago, and its...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Motion Capture Work May Be Complete
Update: Or not?
Update: Well, this is a bit awkward. Speaking in a Reddit AMA yesterday, Peter Parker’s voice actor Yuri Lowenthal definitely implied that his voice and motion capture work on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is complete. Here are comments: However, when asked the same question on Twitter a few hours later, he said the complete oppos
Review Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores (PS5) - Aloy's New Chapter Is Essential for Fans
Quen-tessential Horizon
For us, Guerrilla Games' Horizon series has been brilliant from the very start, but it's getting better each time we return to it. Horizon Forbidden West is an excellent sequel that builds upon the first game in practically every way — a larger, more varied open world, a better ensemble cast, more interesting side quests,...
News Sony Quietly Raises the Price of PlayStation Games on Steam in Select Regions
$$$
Sony has quietly hiked the prices of PlayStation games on Steam in seven countries worldwide, with titles like Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Days Gone, God of War, Returnal, and more affected. First spotted by Chairmanchuck over on ResetEra, and
Poll Are You Playing Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores?
Feel the burn
Aloy's latest adventure is out now on PS5, whisking her away to the titular Burning Shores. For those totally out of the loop, Burning Shores is an expansion for Horizon Forbidden West, featuring an all-new open world region, a new storyline, new characters, new enemies, new equipment, and new skills. The DLC is also exclusive to...
News Consumer Spending Growth on Subscriptions Like PS Plus Is Slowing
Maybe not the future after all
A chunk of the discourse this generation has revolved around subscriptions, and Sony’s reluctance to offer its first-party releases day one with PS Plus. Many felt that the PS5 would begin to fall behind its rivals due to a perceived lack of value compared to competing services like Xbox Game Pass, but in reality the...
News Commemorate Your Visit to the Burning Shores with New Horizon Forbidden West Merch
The Last of Horus
Happy Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores day! Everyone knows that you need to commemorate an exciting trip with a souvenir, and what better way to say you’ve visited post-apocalyptic Los Angeles than with a tee? Available from the official PlayStation Gear store now are two new shirts inspired by the PS5 expansion pack, which...
Gallery Is Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores the Best Looking Game Ever?
PS5 DLC looks incredible
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores is out today exclusively on PS5, and, let's cut to the chase, it looks magnificent. We're currently busy playing the expansion to line up our review and other coverage, but we had to share a few (spoiler free!) snapshots with you. Of course, it's based upon the already stunning main...
News PS5 Sales Increase An Outrageous 369% in Key European Countries
Both Xbox and Switch decline
These statistics are getting a little bit samey, but new data underlines PS5’s impressive rise to dominance. The console’s sales increased 369 per cent throughout the first quarter of 2023 in key European countries like France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, and Portugal. That’s even more...
News New PS5 Firmware Update Available to Download Now
What does version 23.01-07.20.00 do?
Sony has put out yet another PS5 firmware patch that you'll need to download before booting up a game for an evening play session. Weighing in at 1.151GB, it's on the smaller side so it should not take up too much of your time. The patch notes taken from the PS5 read: We've improved system software performance...
News Horizon's Burning Shores Are Vast, Roughly a Third of the Size of Forbidden West
Amateur cartography
Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores expansion is available now, and we've learned just how big the ruined remnants of Los Angeles really are. In a new video from PlayStation Access, at around the 13-minute mark, we get our first comparison between the base game and Burning Shores. Burning Shores appear to be about a third...
News Scalped PS5 Prices Plummet as Retail Stock Surges
You almost feel sorry for them
It's beginning to look like the dry days of the great PS5 drought might finally be behind us; Sony will certainly tell you they are. Consoles can be found in the wild now; that much is true, and this effect is being felt. Markets do tend to react to economic factors like, say, an increase in retail stock following an...
News Horizon Forbidden West Adds Thalassophobia Mode, Making Its Deep Waters Less Foreboding
Accessibility option makes exploration easier
Horizon Forbidden West's Burning Shores expansion is now live (with our review coming in a few days), and we can't wait to dive in. Its mysterious waters can be made less foreboding, however, with the inclusion of an interesting accessibility option added alongside it, called Thalassophobia Mode...
News PS Plus Premium Adds Two More Full Game Trials for New PS5, PS4 Titles
Another hit
As we mentioned over the weekend, full game trials aren’t better than outright being able to play a title in its entirety, but there’s a growing selection of them available with PS Plus Premium – and right on time, Sony’s added two more. Alongside today’s enormous update, the manufacturer has added a three hour trial f
News Horizon Forbidden West's Latest Update on PS5 Prepares for Launch of Burning Shores
Available to download now
A day before the launch of its expansion, Guerrilla Games has just released a new patch for Horizon Forbidden West on PS5. It's an important one, too, as you won't be able to start playing Burning Shores without it. The patch brings the game to version 1.021.000, and it's pretty big, weighing in at roughly 14GB. The patch...
News Burning Shores Trophies Won't Make 100% Completion in Horizon Forbidden West Too Difficult
18 Trophies to unlock
If you're looking to re-earn the magical 100% completion mark on your PS5 profile for Horizon Forbidden West, then you won't face too tough a task when tackling tomorrow's DLC Burning Shores. The expansion's Trophy list is now live, and it reveals another 18 gongs have been added. There are some story spoilers tied to certain...
Site News Where Is Our Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores PS5 Review?
Hollywood dreamin'
Horizon Forbidden West’s hugely anticipated DLC expansion Burning Shores launches tomorrow on the PS5, and you may be wondering where our review is. We can confirm that the review embargo has now lifted – in fact, the DLC is already available in some time zones – but we’ve only just received playable code, meaning we’ve...
News Meet the Actress Behind Aloy's New Ally in Horizon Forbidden West's PS5 DLC
Psyched to meet you Seyka
Update: Just a day after posting this article, Guerrilla Games has followed up with a full behind-the-scenes getting into the nitty-gritty of newcomer Kylie Liya Page's role in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores. The video outlines her first day on set, as well as her alter-ego Seyka's role in the story. Don't worry...
News Media Molecule Co-Founder Exits Following Dreams' Live Support Stoppage
Mark Healey moving on
One of Media Molecule's founders, Mark Healey, has announced his departure from the studio. Sharing his news on social media, he says today will be his last day at the PS Studios developer. "So, after years of co-birthing and building Media Molecule, I have decided it is time for me to fly the nest today is my last day at...
News Horizon Forbidden West DLC Burning Shores Up for Pre-Load Now on PS5
Just under 17GB in size
Those who have pre-ordered Horizon Forbidden West DLC Burning Shores can now start downloading the expansion in preparation for Wednesday's launch on PS5. As long as you pre-ordered via the PS Store, the pre-load should activate automatically; your console may have already got it stored after downloading the DLC overnight...
Random The Last of Us Is Finally an FPS in Jaw-Dropping PC Mod
Let's get on with it
What if The Last of Us: Part I was a first-person shooter? It’s a question fans have been asking for quite some time, and we even got a glimpse courtesy of some well-placed photo mode snapshots earlier in the year. But now footage of a bonafide PC mod has emerged, and the results are spectacular – even if there are still...
News PS Plus Premium Quietly Adds Another Full Game Trial
Eternal matters
The unsung hero of PS Plus Premium, perhaps understandably, are its full game trials. Sure, we’d all prefer to have the full game available as part of our subscription, but these meaty demos can give you a good idea of what to expect from a title – and can be crucial in convincing you to part with your hard-earned cash. There are...
Random Bavarian Football Team Greuther Fürth Pays Tribute to The Last of Us in Crowd
And it powered team to 2-1 win
Things may be looking apocalyptic for Greuther Fürth on the pitch – the Bavarian team is tenth in the Bundesliga 2, following relegation the season prior – but its fans have decided to mark the moment with some appropriate tifos, inspired by Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us. As posted on the team’s Instagram...
News American Senators Continue to Target Sony Over PS5, PS4 Timed Exclusives
PlayStation alleged of engaging in "anticompetitive conduct"
More and more American senators are calling out Sony over its timed exclusivity deals, as the fallout from Xbox’s unfathomable $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard continues to rumble. North Dakota’s Kevin Cramer is the latest to throw his hat into the ring, sending a letter...
News PSVR2 Sales May Actually Be Stronger Than Has Been Suggested
Estimates paint a more positive picture
Earlier in the month, a Bloomberg report citing analysis from IDC’s Francisco Jeronimo suggested that PSVR2 was off to a “slow” start and would need a price cut to avoid “complete disaster”. This prompted plenty of hand-wringing from enthusiasts, who pointed to many perceived “problems” with the...
Random Horizon Forbidden West DLC Pays Homage to Classic Killzone 2 Moment
Cloud nine
Killzone 2’s trailer intro sequence is iconic. It was part of the infamous original E3 demo which turned out to be smoke and mirrors, but was later replicated in a re-reveal trailer for the final PS3 game. And now Dutch developer Guerrilla Games has paid tribute to it in a trailer for Horizon Forbidden West’s expansion Burning Sho
News Journey to LA in Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Launch Trailer
New scenes, characters, and weapons revealed
With Horizon Forbidden West DLC Burning Shores less than a week out from its PS5 release, Sony has dropped a big launch trailer that provides far and away our best look at the expansion yet. Featuring new characters, cutscenes, and what look like important moments, it may be considered too spoiler heavy...
Poll How Was Final Fantasy 16's State of Play Showcase?
Share your reaction to the big livestream
You might already be sold on Final Fantasy XVI, but Sony and Square Enix still felt it necessary to put on a State of Play livestream all about the PS5 RPG. With a roughly half-an-hour deep dive into combat, exploration, and more the focus of the show, no other games were included in the event. Final...
Live Watch Final Fantasy 16's State of Play Livestream Right Here (13th April, 2023)
Live with Clive
Sony and Square Enix will combine for a State of Play broadcast featuring Final Fantasy XVI tonight. We've been promised over 20 minutes of footage from the upcoming PS5 exclusive, with a supposed focus on RPG elements and gameplay mechanics. If you're not quite sold on the latest instalment in Square Enix's beloved series, then you...
Preview Firewall Ultra Proves There's Plenty to Look Forward to on PSVR2
We take on First Contact Entertainment in world-first demo
After a barnstorming launch bursting with software, PSVR2 is experiencing something of a post-release lull. The games have largely dried up, and enthusiast discussions have transitioned to whether the hardware is looking like a flop or not. The only way to reverse that narrative is with...
News Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Expands Aloy's Moveset with Flashy New Finishers
Those machines don't stand a chance
The buildup towards Horizon Forbidden West's major DLC expansion, Burning Shores, has been almost non-existent. All we really know is that it's PS5 only, takes Aloy to the ruins of Los Angeles, and will feature at least one new machine. Now, less than a week out from launch, we've learned that
News Sony Pushes PS5, PS4 Further into eSports with Dedicated YouTube Channel
A new challenger enters the arena
Sony has launched a new YouTube channel called PlayStation eSports, which, as you might have inferred, will be all about competitive gaming on the platform. The channel will feature interviews with professional players, highlight reels, and all kinds of exclusive content. It looks like the place to stay up-to-date...
News Become the Proud Owner of a Shuhei Yoshida Bobblehead with PS Stars
Ohhh Yosp
It seems as though Sony's PS Stars loyalty programme, which grants points for purchases and digital goodies for completing goals, has very much been off the radar for most. It's worth joining — you might as well get the points and work towards some store credit — but it does feel like it's been a shrug of the shoulders for most. That's...
News PS Plus May Have Finally Stopped Spamming You for Claiming Free Games
Thank you for your purchase
It’s a problem as old as time: we like to describe it as the Thank You for Your Purchase Heart Attack. We’ve all experienced it on at least one occassion in our lives: we’ve hurriedly downloaded the latest PS Plus games, checked our inbox an hour later, and felt the blood rush from our faces. “Thank You for Your...
News Gran Turismo Movie Pairs a Character-Driven Story with 'Bloody Intense' Racing
Director talks up incoming flick
The Gran Turismo movie has had its share of nay-sayers since its announcement, but it has some serious potential. Telling the true story of a player who went from playing the titular game to racing real cars, it has a decent premise and, by the sound of it, will feature some awesome driving action, too. Director...
Reaction Dreams Losing Support Is a Sad End to PS4's Most Unbelievable Project
The dream is over
Wow, what a journey. In case you haven't heard yet, Media Molecule has decided to cease its live service operations for Dreams, its magnificent and severely under-played PS4 exclusive. The game itself is staying online, and you can continue to play and create to your heart's content, but this marks the beginning of the end. After...
News A Year After Stadia's Death, PlayStation Appears Poised for Cloud Gaming Push
Is a better home awaiting in the sky?
It's beginning to look like this PS5 Remote Play handheld is going to be a thing whether we, the PlayStation faithful, like it or not. Further, Sony appears poised to once more dive headlong into the cloud gaming breach now that Stadia is cold in the gr
News Horizon Forbidden West Fans Are Only Just Finding Out About a Devastating Attack
Leaplasher living up to it's name
Horizon Forbidden West's upcoming expansion, Burning Shores (launching 19th April), requires players to beat the base game to access it. So it seems wayward players (perhaps distracted by Elden Ring's untimely launch) are returning in droves to take care of unfinished business. In the process, some are encountering...
News State of Play Showcase Set for Thursday, Final Fantasy 16 the Focus
No other games included
Sony has announced it'll be hosting a State of Play livestream this coming Thursday, 13th April 2023. Starting at 10pm BST / 2pm PT / 5pm ET, the show will be all about Final Fantasy XVI. No other PS5 games will feature during the event. The big show will provide a deep dive into the RPG's setting, battle system, and Eikons...
News Sony Quietly Hands Trophy Support to One More PS Plus Premium Game
Echoshift gets 30 Trophies
PSP puzzler Echoshift — which you can play on PS5 and PS4 via PS Plus Premium — has been updated today with Trophy support. It follows on from a series of updates implemented under the hood by Sony for other classic titles brought back via its subscription service. The Trophy list is live now, with 30 gongs to grab and...
News Naughty Dog Gives PS5 Some Love in New The Last of Us: Part I Patch
Adds new HBO content
Don't you worry, PS5 owners: Naughty Dog has not completely forgotten about you just yet as it attempts to fix The Last of Us: Part I on PC. The developer has today put out a patch for the PS5 version of the remake which adds new content based on the HBO TV adaptation, fixes some bugs, and improves the accessibility features...
News PS5 Accounts for Over Half of All Console Sales in the UK This Year
Purchases up by 180%
Sales of PS5 systems account for more than half of all console purchases in the UK during the first quarter of 2023, GfK data has revealed. Both Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S recorded percentage losses compared to the same period of time in 2022 (down by more than 25% and then 18% respectively) while sales of the PS5 were...
News Media Molecule to Cease Live Service for Dreams, Now Working on a New Project
Time to wake up
After just over three years of support, developer Media Molecule has announced its plan to discontinue updates for Dreams. Announcing the news on the game's official website, the studio explains that, following the 1st September 2023, it will no longer be releasing updates or in-game events as it looks to move onto a new project...
News God of War Ragnarok Update 4.01 Available Now on PS5, PS4, Here Are All the Patch Notes
Patching up NG+
Hot on the heels of the last major update, Santa Monica Studio has released a new patch for God of War Ragnarok. Aimed at issues introduced alongside New Game Plus and other extra content, this seems like a small but important update if you're going through Kratos' journey once again. The patch (version 4.01) fixes a bunch of bugs...