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News Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey 'Blown Away' by PSVR2
Not literally, mind
Palmer Luckey was back in the virtual reality news cycle towards the end of last year when he revealed he had a prototype for a headset that will straight up kill you if you die during a game. The founder of Oculus is a little eccentric to say the least, but you can't doubt his passion for VR. The literally explosive prototype...
Reminder Last Chance to See Your PlayStation Wrap-Up for 2022
That's a wrap
if you still haven't checked out your PlayStation wrap-up for 2022, you'd better get a move on. The annual stats-blast is only available until the 13th January, so you've got roughly two days to see it over on PlayStation's official website. If you're sitting there asking "what the heck's a PlayStation wrap-up?", allow us to offer a...
Rumour Sony's Leaked Sci-FI RPG Is from Outriders Dev People Can Fly
Seeing RED
Last week, several seconds of leaked footage from what is supposedly an unannounced Sony title appeared online. Described as a "sci-fi RPG" by the original leaker, it's apparently something that XDev is working on — the Sony studio that typically supports external developers in their PlayStation-based endeavours. Given XDev's usual...
Rumour New PS5 Bundle Includes Two DualSense Controllers
The couch co-op market
Sony is set to release a new PS5 bundle, if recent rumours are to be believed. First spotted by German site WinFuture, the package includes a PS5 console, obviously, and two (standard white) DualSense controllers. Up until now, all PS5 have shipped with just one pad in the box. Given that the artwork is already out in the...
Round Up The Last of Us TV Reviews Praise a Great Adaptation
"Best adaptation of a video game ever made"
Just a few days before the first episode releases, select members of the media have shared their thoughts on the first season of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us. With Joel played by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey taking on Ellie's role, alongside Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin leading things, the series...
Rumour Sci-Fi RPG from Sony Supposedly Leaked
XDev apparently involved
(We can't post the leak here, so you'll have to make do with some Mass Effect Andromeda art.) It's not often you get a rumour this juicy on a Sunday, but here we are. A very short video clip of what is supposedly a leaked Sony-involved project has appeared on IconEra. The seemingly in-game footage is just several seconds...
News Naughty Dog Is Against Announcing Its Secret Project Too Soon
The Last of Us Multiplayer comes first
Naughty Dog currently has two projects in development that we know of. There's the The Last of Us Multiplayer, which we'll learn more about this year, and there's something else beyond that — presumably a new property, or a new The Last of Us. And while the wait for any kind of concrete information on the...
News PS Plus Subscriptions Up to 40% Off as Part of PS Store's Huge January Sale
New and upgraded subscriptions discounted
Sony has placed thousands of games and DLC on offer with its epic PS Store January sale, but it's not stopped there. A freshly added promotion now brings prices crashing down on PS Plus subscriptions. If you're not currently a member at all, you can purchase a three- or 12-month subscription for PS Plus...
News Placing Your PS5 Vertically Could Kill It, Unverified Claims Suggest
Smells like FUD
Questionable claims that positioning your PS5 vertically could eventually break it have been spread online over the past 24 hours. However, with so few examples of a flaw touted by a French repair shop, it's very unlikely to be something you actually need to worry about. Along with another console repair store, both suggest a design...
News PS5 Pipped by Nintendo Switch to Be UK's Best-Selling Console of 2022
Sony games chart highly
The PS5 has been named the UK's second best-selling console of 2022 after it was overtaken by the Nintendo Switch at the very last second. Less than 60,000 units separated Sony's system, the Nintendo hybrid, and Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S consoles once everything was toted up, making for a very close race to the top spot...
News PSVR2 Will Have More Than 30 Games at Launch
That's a lot
A small tidbit from Sony’s CES 2023 press conference: PSVR2 is on schedule to have more than 30 games available at launch. That’s according to bigwig Jim Ryan, who proudly proclaimed the tidbit before confirming a free Gran Turismo 7 update will be available on 22nd February, making the game compatible with the next-gen head
News Sony Has Been Working on PS5's Accessibility Controller for Years
Split layout was a breakthrough
Sony has been a pioneer of video game accessibility, winning numerous awards for its efforts in first-party games like The Last of Us: Part 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and God of War Ragnarok. It’s become a trademark of PS Studios, and with each release the organisation’s efforts are getting more ambitious. The...
News Bungie Has Multiple Unannounced Projects in Development with Sony's Support
Destiny dev reiterates
Ever since Sony stumped up $3.6 billion for Bungie back in January 2022, PlayStation fans have been wondering why. Almost as soon as the deal had been done, it was confirmed that Destiny would remain a multiplatform property, and the developer itself would not be bound to PlayStation platforms. In fact, it was largely...
News PSVR2 Demoed at CES, Horizon Call of the Mountain the Highlight
Walk up and play
PSVR2 and flagship title Horizon Call of the Mountain are both available for demo on the CES 2023 showfloor, it's been revealed. Off the back of Sony's announcements during last night's keynote, attendees are able to go hands on with the next-gen device ahead of its launch towards the end of next month. Seemingly free to walk up and...
Random You Can Play Horizon Forbidden West in Sony's Afeela EV Car
And it has a bumper display with a Spider-Man theme
Sony is making a car. No, seriously – we’ve reported on it before, and it drove a prototype out onto its CES 2023 keynote stage just to prove it. The new Electric Vehicle, designed and developed in partnership with Honda, will form the foundation of a new brand: Afeela. And the Japanese giant...
News PS5 Stock Will Be Easier to Find as Sales Surpass 30 Million Units Milestone
Sony's new-gen system is a beast
PS5 has now surpassed 30 million units sold through to consumers, after enjoying its most successful month since launch in December 2022, according to boss Jim Ryan. The milestone was announced during Sony’s CES 2023 press conference, and improves upon the 20 million units milestone the firm announced on 31st May,...
News David Harbour, Orlando Bloom Share First Glimpse of Gran Turismo Movie
Neil Blomkamp adaptation coming 11th August
Well, much like the cars the franchise is focused on, this film has happened fast, hasn’t it? In fact, filming is already finished on director Neil Blomkamp’s adaptation of Gran Turismo, and it’s currently in post-production ahead of a theatrical launch on 11th August, 2023 worldwide. Want to watch a...
News Sony Reveals Highly Customisable Accessibility Controller for PS5
Project Leonardo will break down barriers
It’s no secret that Sony has been a pioneer of accessibility in games, with its first-party productions like The Last of Us: Part I and God of War Ragnarok winning awards for their commitment to ensuring they’re playable by all players. However, one piece that’s been missing has been a true revision of...
News Free Gran Turismo 7 PSVR2 Update Confirmed for Launch
Gets a rolling start next month
Gran Turismo 7 will round out a slate of more than 30 PSVR2 launch games, when it receives a free virtual reality update on 22nd February, 2023 for all existing owners of the simulation racing game. It’s not the first GT game to support a virtual reality headset, as its predecessor Gran Turismo Sport famously...
News PlayStation's Jim Ryan Named Among 500 Most Influential Global Media Business Leaders
PS Studios boss Hermen Hulst also honoured
Jim Ryan, the CEO of PlayStation, has been named by Variety as one of the top 500 “most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry”. The British born executive – who also featured in the 2020 and 2021 incarnations of the same list – is credited for completing the acquisition of...
News Ambitious The Last of Us Multiplayer Gets New Art As Series Passes 37 Million Units Sold
Multiplayer project to be officially unveiled this year
A gigantic year for The Last of Us awaits, beginning with HBO’s high-profile television adaptation later this month – but it’s not the only thing Naughty Dog has in store for the series’ 10th anniversary. In a hype-inducing blog post, creator Neil Druckmann revealed that the franchise...
Poll What's Your Favourite God of War Ragnarok Weapon?
Your weapon of choice
Warning: this article contains God of War Ragnarok spoilers. Please don't scroll down if you haven't finished the game. God of War Ragnarok encourages you to use all of the weapons Kratos has in his arsenal, whether that's through enemy immunities or the environment dictating your next move. However, deep down, we all have a...
News PS Plus Members, This Is Your Last Chance to Claim December's Essential Games
Lineup rotates on 3rd January
As of the time of publication, you have less than 24 hours to claim January’s trio of PS Plus Essential games. Remember, once added to your library, these titles will be yours to download and play for as long as you remain a member. For those of you who don’t know, the selection includes Biomutant, Divine Knockout,...
News This Use of PSVR2's Eye Tracking Is Truly Terrifying
Don't blink
Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, a rails shooter with many memorable moments, was one of the unsung heroes of the PSVR’s software roster – and pseudo sequel The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR looks set to build on that legacy. While it will offer a similar experience to its predecessor – you’re riding a rollercoaster through increasingly...
Interview Talking Biceps and Norse Studies with God of War Ragnarok's Mina Sundwall
"I got to walk around like I had those biceps"
Series veterans Kratos and Atreus were always going to be the main stars of the Santa Monica Studio epic God of War Ragnarok, but the more you play its 30+ hour campaign, the more its cast of new faces threaten to steal the show. It's the performances from the likes of Laya Hayes (Angrboda) and Richard...
Opinion Why 2023 Will Be PS5's Biggest and Best Year Yet
A sleeping giant awakes
Let’s not beat around the bush: PlayStation has been weird recently. While it’s not the end of the world – the Japanese giant’s still found impressive success in unprecedented circumstances – it’s clear that the aftermath of the pandemic has rocked the PS5’s first few years. Games like God of War Ragnarok, which...
News Naughty Dog Can't Wait to Show New PS5 Projects
Druckmann clarifies writers' room comments
Update: After some comments by Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann were misconstrued, The Last of Us director has confirmed that he’s established a writers’ room to allow for more collaboration on upcoming PS5 games. A New Yorker article had previously said that the Santa Monica studio’s future...
Random Kratos Actor's Epic God of War Ragnarok Award Speech Broke a World Record
"I'd like to thank..."
The Game Awards was a bit of a fever dream this year, wasn’t it? The stage invading Bill Clinton nonsense stole the post-show discussion, so it may be easy to forget Christopher Judge’s outrageous award acceptance speech. Having picked up the gong for Best Performance, the actor talked and talked and talked and talked –...
Quiz Push Square's PlayStation Quiz of the Year 2022
Test yourself on 2022's biggest and weirdest stories
Hello! Come in, come in. It's flipping cold out there, isn't it? Well, sit yourself down by the fire, we'll pop the kettle on and fetch you a custard cream or two. While you wait for the weather to calm down, why not have a go at Push Square's PlayStation Quiz of the Year 2022? You're already...
Feature 5 Free Dreams Games That Belong on PS Store
Lucid
For anybody not already invested in Media Molecule's excellent creation suite, Dreams is sort of a hard sell. It's settled into its niche at this point, having found a dedicated community keeping things buoyant with a steady stream of fascinating new content. However, for anyone outside the bubble, it can be difficult to really grasp the true...
Rumour PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games for January 2023 Leaked Early
Merry Christmas from Dealabs
Dealabs has done it yet again, only this time, the leak has arrived earlier than usual. Pretty much every month, the European retail site gets its hands on the PS Plus Essential monthly games lineup ahead of everyone else, and it's always accurate. So, what are the first PS Plus Essential games for 2023? According t
News God of War Ragnarok Will Receive New Game Plus Mode in Spring 2023
That's a plus
There are certain things players have begun to expect of PlayStation's first-party games, including photo mode, lots of accessibility options, and a New Game Plus mode. While this obviously varies from title to title, it was expected that God of War Ragnarok would eventually get the latter, seeing as its predecessor received the mode...
News Iconic PlayStation Franchise Gran Turismo Surpasses 90 Million Copies Sold
As series celebrates 25th anniversary
Gran Turismo, arguably the most iconic PlayStation franchise of all time, has surpassed 90 million units since its inception. As the series celebrates its 25th anniversary, creator Kazunori Yamauchi – who remains a force at developer Polyphony Digital – revealed the milestone in a reflective PS Blog post, in...
News God of War Ragnarok's Final Dev Diary Is a Heartwarming Ode to the Fans
Thanks for playing
Santa Monica Studio has been highlighting some behind-the-scenes snippets from the production of God of War Ragnarok, which has been out for a little while now. The last of these dev diaries is here, and rather than discuss another aspect of development, the team shows its gratitude to the series' biggest fans. It's a lovely...
Mini Review Pinball Heroes (PSP) - First-Party PlayStation Time Capsule in Pinball Form
Ball saver
Pinball Heroes feels like a strange snapshot of time, and we mean that in the best possible way. Originally released for the PSP in 2009 as eight digitally downloadable tables, it launched just prior to PlayStation rediscovering its mojo. The context is key here: the PS3 was getting its butt stomped by the Xbox 360, and PS Studios was...
News PS5, PSVR2 Likely to Feature at Sony's CES 2023 Press Conference
January starts strong
Well, this can’t be right, can it? Sony doesn’t do press conferences anymore! Apparently, the Japanese juggernaut still has a bit of a love affair with CES, though, and while you should never expect major PlayStation announcements at the event – well, it’s fair to point out that PSVR2 is literally in the livestream’s...
News God of War Ragnarok Dominates PS Blog Awards, Wins Game of the Year
Wins every category it was nominated for
God of War Ragnarok has won all 10 categories it was nominated for in the PlayStation Blog Awards, which included PS5 Game of the Year and PS4 Game of the Year. Voted for by the community, it has utterly dominated the competition, not allowing a single other PS5, PS4 title to pick up an award where it was...
News PS5's Pricey DualSense Edge Pad Has Shorter Battery Life
But features and functions sound good
The new PS5 DualSense Edge controller looks to very much be the premium, professional gadget Sony has pitched it as according to Hands On impressions posted today by The Verge. The outlet shares praise for the pad's programmability and button customizability, but there is one drawback: the DualSense Edge...
News Horizon Forbidden West Is the UK's Fourth Best-Selling Physical Game of 2022
Comfortably in the top 10
Horizon Forbidden West has been named the UK's fourth best-selling physical game of 2022, beating out competition from LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, God of War Ragnarok, and Elden Ring to land in the top 10. The UK's best-selling physical titles of the year are as follows: FIFA 23 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare...
News Here's Your First Look at PS5 Boxart for Physical PSVR2 Games
PSVR2 required
PSVR2, much like the original PSVR headset, lends itself nicely to digital downloads. When you’ve got your face strapped in, it can be an inconvenience fumbling around for Blu-ray cases and disc slots. Nevertheless, plenty of people still prefer to own physical media, and that’s fine. As such, here’s our first look at the boxart...
News PS Plus Premium Classic Pinball Heroes Has Trophies, and It's an Easy Platinum
Pinball wizard
With PS Plus Premium, a handful of games in the classics catalogue have been retrofitted with Trophies — a nice addition that gives a modern kick to these antiquated adventures. The latest old school title to receive Trophy support is Pinball Heroes, a PSP collection featuring tables based on various PlayStation properties. The...
News PS5 Video Editing Suite Share Factory Studio Gets an Update for the Holidays
Sharing the festive cheer
Sony has updated PS5’s on-board video editing suite Share Factory Studio with some enhanced features ahead of the holidays. The latest update includes new bite-sized overlays for use with FIFA 23, as well as some fresh asset packages and refined tools. It’s pretty impressive what you can do with this software these...
Random Watch in Awe as God of War Ragnarok's Hardest Boss Destroyed in Seconds
Godly play
Like its predecessor, God of War Ragnarok is full of boss fights, some of which are optional. In fact, the hardest boss in the entire game is an optional fight, one that you won't find until after finishing the main story. We'll be talking a little about that boss in this story, so if you're yet to finish the game, beware the spoilers...
News Free Death Stranding 2 PSN Avatars Can Be Claimed Now
Four images of the BB Pod
Kojima Productions is commemorating both the studio's seventh anniversary and the reveal of Death Stranding 2 with a collection of PSN avatars you can redeem right now. Using the download codes below on the PS Store, you will be given access to four different pictures of the BB Pod. Then head to your profile page to use...
News PSVR2 Was Designed in Parallel with PS5, Says Sony
Ensuring a more streamlined experience
The original PSVR, impressive as it was, felt a little tacked on to the PS4 experience. There were many incongruences, the most notable being the exemption of HDR passthrough in the original breakout box – at a time when Sony was really promoting the emerging television technology. In fact, the existence of...
News Sony Bigwig Teases Very Important 2023 for PS5
"I can’t talk about specifics at this time"
In a wide-ranging interview with Japanese gaming bible Famitsu, Sony’s senior vice president of platform experience Hideaki Nishino hinted that 2023 will be “very important” for PS5. “I can’t talk about specifics at this time,” he said, via Google Translate, “but I hope you will look...
News Horizon Online Multiplayer to Feature New Characters and Unique Stylised Look
Guerrilla confirms project with recruitment push
There have been many rumours circulating about the Horizon franchise. Apparently, Guerrilla has partnered with another studio to make a mobile spin-off, and of course there's the scuttlebutt about a potential Horizon Zero Dawn PS5 remaster. One rumour that's persisted for a while, though, is an online...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 PS5 Will Officially Release Fall 2023, Sony Confirms
A big year ahead
Update: Hot on the heels of this announcement, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is now available to wishlist on the PS Store. You can't pre-order yet, however. Original Story: There’s no new trailer, and the window was always heavily hinted at by developer Insomniac Games, but
News PS Studios and Many Others Share Seasons Greetings with Festive Cards
The most wonderful time of the year
We're getting very close to the holiday season now, and one way of knowing is PS Blog's annual collection of greetings cards from game devs. Sony's own PS Studios teams are joined once again by a number of notable studios from around the world, spreading some festive cheer with a series of colourful images. It's...
News Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.27 Available Now, Here Are All the Patch Notes
More cars, fewer problems
The latest game update for Gran Turismo 7 is available to download now on PS5 and PS4. Taking the game to version 1.27, the main feature of this 1.3GB patch has already been revealed. It's adding five new cars to the game, including the rather spiffy Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo. However, there's a little more to the update...
