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News - May, 2024
TodaySun, 19th May 2024
News Fallout Is Coming to the Next Season of Fortnite on PS5, PS4
Brace for the fall out
It looks like the next season of Fortnite will feature Fallout in some capacity. Over the weekend, Epic Games tweeted an image of some Power Armour from the Bethesda franchise, which is enjoying a bit of renaissance right now in the aftermath of Amazon Prime’s enormously popular television show. Now a new teaser trailer...
News Yes, the Next Madden on PS5, PS4 Is Called Madden NFL 25 Again
Are you Madden, bro?
You may recall when the PS4 launched, EA Sports marked the occasion with Madden NFL 25, a game which dropped the expected title of Madden NFL 14 in favour of a wholly different number all together. The idea was to celebrate the series’ 25th anniversary, which got its start all the way back in 1989. Of course, it also raised...
News EA Sports Brings All the Pomp and Pageantry of College Football to PS5
Dub
Here’s your first look at the long-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 on PS5, which looks to be bringing all the pomp and pageantry of the real-world university game. In this reveal trailer, ahead of the title’s 19th July launch, we get a glimpse of a number of different schools and their various unique rituals and ceremonies...
YesterdaySat, 18th May 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2024?
Plus or minus?
Another month, another selection of PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium games that divides opinion. All available to download from next week, the initial reaction to the lineup announcement seemed to skew negatively, so now it's time to conduct the usual weekend Poll to get everyone's full thoughts. In case you need a reminder, the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 529
An odyssey
Gosh, the weekends come around quickly, don't they? That's not necessarily a bad thing when there's hours upon hours of gaming to be done, though. Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: On top of wrapping up a game for review this weekend, I'll also take a trip to ancient Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The Assassin's Creed Shadows...
Friday17th May 2024
Guide New PS5, PS4 Games This Week (20th May to 26th May)
Nep nep
What new PS5 and PS4 games are releasing in physical retailers and as part of the PS Store update this week? The slower release season steps up a little bit with the addition of XDefiant and System Shock. Click through the links for a full list of all new PS5 games release dates in 2024, all new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024,
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Best Armor and All Armor Sets You Can Unlock
Dressed to impress
What's the best armor in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? That's a difficult question to answer, but there are certainly some powerful armor sets to seek out across Jin's open world adventure. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to detail every armor set in the game. We'll go over how to get it,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Trophies and How to Get the Platinum
A walkthrough for all the Trophies in Ghost of Tsushima
In this Ghost of Tsushima Trophy roadmap, we're going to outline all of the game's Trophies and how you can go about unlocking them. This is a part of our extensive Ghost of Tsushima guide, which has information on locations, equipment, and much more. This Trophy guide also links to a number of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Hidden Altars Locations
Honour the unseen
Where are the Hidden Altars in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? These unmarked locations are places where Jin can bow, resulting in an often comical visual effect. You need to find 10 of these altars in order to unlock the Honour the Unseen Trophy. For more information on all of the Trophies in the game,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Dress Up as a Legendary Thief
Cooper Clan Cosplayer
How do you dress up as a Legendary Thief in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Honestly, it's harder than it sounds. This Ghost of Tsushima guide will tell you how which items you need to equip in order to unlock the Cooper Clan Cosplayer Trophy. For a full list of the game's Trophies and how to get them,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Black and White Dye Merchants - Where to Find Them
Monochrome Masters
Where do you find the Black and White Dye Merchants in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Dyeing your armour in Ghost of Tsushima is a straightforward process. Simply gather flowers that you see dotted around the open world, and exchange them with a merchant for new colour schemes. However, if you want to...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: A Friend's Grave Location
Dirge of the Fallen Forge
Where do you find a Friend's Grave in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? In order to unlock the Dirge of the Fallen Forge Trophy, you'll need to find this location and perform the flute melody 'Lament of the Storm' while standing next to the grave. For a full list of all the Trophies in Ghost of...
Answers to the Wind Shrine riddles
What do you do at the shrines on Iki Island in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? In the Iki Island expansion, there are three strange wind shrines located across the map: the Blood-Stained Shrine, the Shrine of Ash, and the Shrine in Shadow. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to detail how to solve their...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima New Game +: What Carries Over and How to Start New Game +
Do techniques and items carry over into New Game + on Ghost of Tsushima?
What carries over into New Game + in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? How do you start New Game + in Ghost of Tsushima? As part of update 1.1, Sucker Punch Productions has added the ability to start the game over again and also carry over your abilities...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Shinto Shrine Locations
In search of the kami
Where do you find all of the Shinto Shrines in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Shinto Shrines are locations where Jin must jump, swing, and climb his way to a sacred location. Reaching a shrine rewards you with a powerful charm. For more detailed information on the best charms in Ghost of Tsushima,...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Techniques and Best Techniques to Learn
Killer moves
What are the best Techniques in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Over the course of his adventure, Jin steadily unlocks new techniques and abilities as he wins battles and completes quests. By increasing your Legend Rank, you gain Technique Points that can be spent on different skills, and in this Ghost of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Best Charms and Where to Find Them
A charmed life
What are the best Charms in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Charms are accessories that Jin can equip to enhance his abilities. Some give you a simple damage or health boost, while others provide unique traits that can bolster particular styles of play. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to list...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Bamboo Strike Locations
Gotta go fast
Where do you find all of the Bamboo Strike locations in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Bamboo Strikes are locations where Jin can practice his sword skills. In order to complete a Bamboo Strike, you have to press a number of buttons within a time limit. They can be tricky, but they're worth the trouble...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Hot Spring Locations
Body, Mind, and Spirit
Where do you find all of the Hot Springs in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Hot Springs are locations where Jin can take a nice relaxing bath and reflect on a topic of your choosing. Hot Springs also have a practical effect, in that they increase Jin's health by a small amount when they're used for the...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima Guide: An Ultimate Resource
A full guide to Tsushima and Iki Island
Ghost of Tsushima is an open world action game from Sony first party developer Sucker Punch. It's a new property that's set on the Japanese island of Tsushima in 1274, as the Mongol Empire invades. We gave the title an 'Excellent' score of 9/10 in our Ghost of Tsushima PS4 review, describing it as "one of the...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: What Difficulty Should You Select?
Easy, medium, or hard?
What difficulty should you select in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Finding the right difficulty early on may elevate your experience with Sucker Punch's open world samurai title, but even if you think you've chosen poorly, don't worry: you can hop into the gameplay options menu at any time outside of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Lighthouse Locations
Light the Way
Where do you find all of the lighthouses in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Upon finding an abandoned lighthouse, Jin can relight their fires in order to restore hope to the people off the island. Doing so nets you a legend rank increase. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to reveal the locations of...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Pillar of Honor Locations
Honoring the sword
Where do you find all of the Pillar of Honor locations in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Pillars of Honor are places where you'll find unique sword kits — cosmetic designs for your sword and dagger. They don't have any effect on gameplay, but there's no denying that some of them look really cool. In...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Mythic Tales and Rewards
Teller of Tales
What are Mythic Tales in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? What rewards do you get from them? Mythic Tales are in-depth and often lengthy quests that have Jin pursue some kind of legend. In order to start a Mythic Tale and have it added to your map, you need to talk to characters in towns and other settlements...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Outfits and How to Get Them
Dressed to impress
Looking for all outfits and how to get them in Stellar Blade? Costumes, or Nano Suits, are a big part of Shift Up's console debut, with over 30 outfits to unlock. Many of the outfits are discovered within the world as Design Patterns which need to be crafted, although you'll also unlock others by completing quests or purchasing...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find Gold
Upgrading Jin's sword
Where do you find Gold in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? This exceedingly rare material is needed to fully upgrade Jin's sword, but it's not something that you'll just stumble across as you adventure through the open world. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going to reveal where to find Gold
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Play Ghost of Tsushima Legends Co-Op
Better together
How do you access Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut co-op? Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is part of the game's free 1.1 update, which was made available to download on the 16th October 2020. In Legends, you can fight alongside up to three other players in a wave-based horde mode, or you can team up with a single...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Fox Den and Inari Shrine Locations
Feeling foxy
Where do you find all of the Fox Dens and Inari Shrines in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Fox Dens are home to foxes, and when you find a fox, it'll lead you to an Inari Shrine. Praying at the shrine unlocks new Charm slots for Jin, and later on, you'll be rewarded with exclusive charms that increase in power...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima Iki Island Monkey See Trophy - How to Unlock It
Monkey business
How do you unlock the Monkey See Trophy in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? The Monkey See Trophy isn't really explained in the game, and the Trophy description isn't very helpful, either. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll detail the full process of unlocking it. For help with every other Trophy in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Camp Locations
Carry on campin'
Looking for all Camp locations in Stellar Blade? Camps are a recurring utility throughout all levels in Shift Up's outing, where you can rest to replenish health, purchase key items, and spend your skill points. Supply Camps include other modules, including a Repair Console where you can upgrade your equipment and craft Outfits, as...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Cans Locations
Can you do it? Yes, you can
Looking for all Cans locations in Stellar Blade? Cans are a form of collectible in Shift Up's console debut, and they represent old soda tins which can be acquired from various locations in the game. There are a total of 49 Cans to collect, and you should be aware of the Point of No Return if you're aiming to unlock them...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Iki Island Archery Challenge Locations
Bullseye
Where do you find all of the archery challenges in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? These side activities allow Jin to hone his archery skills, tasking you with hitting a number of targets as quickly as possible. However, they're not easy, and attaining the best time requires both strategy and good aim. Archery challenges can only be...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Many Acts Are There?
A samurai play
How many Acts are there in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? It may be an open world game that offers you a lot of freedom, but there's definitely a structure to Ghost of Tsushima that sees your adventure progress at a steady pace — you can't just rush to the end. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're g
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
A suitably epic tale
How long are Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Since it's an open world game, you can spend hours upon hours just exploring the island of Tsushima, and there's no need to rush through the main story. As such, it's hard to pinpoint just how lengthy the game is, but in this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Can Quests Be Missed?
Missing out
Can some quests be missed in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Sucker Punch's open world title has a lot of side quests — or Tales — that can be played alongside the main story missions. But is it possible to miss out on any of these optional activities? In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we've got the answer...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find Wax Wood
Upgrading Jin's bow
Where do you find Wax Wood in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Wax Wood is a rare material that's needed to fully upgrade Jin's half bow and longbow — but where the heck do you find this stuff? In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll tell you where to get it. Ghost of Tsushima: Where to Find Wax Wood:
Guide Stellar Blade: All Missions and Quests
EVE protocol
Looking for a list of all missions and quests in Stellar Blade? Shift Up's character action outing divides its activities into three categories: Main Missions, Side Missions, and Bulletin Board Missions. Main Missions are required to complete the game's campaign, while Side Missions are optional, and can be collected from NPCs marked...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Will It Be on PS5?
Is Ghost of Tsushima coming to PlayStation 5?
Will Ghost of Tsushima be on PS5? Sucker Punch's samurai game is one of the Best PS4 Open World Games, and we awarded it a strong 9/10 in our Ghost of Tsushima review. But will you be able to play Ghost of Tsushima on PlayStation 5? As part of our
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How Many Side Quests Are There?
On the side
How many Side Quests are there in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Alongside its main story missions, the game features an abundance of side quests, each with their own stories and characters. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll reveal just how many side quests — or Tales, as the game calls them — there...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Endings and How to Get Them
Memory game
Looking for all endings and how to get them in Stellar Blade? Shift Up's ambitious console debut has three distinct endings, depending on feats you complete during the campaign and decisions you make during its conclusion. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to introduce all endings and how to get them...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: Does It Have New Game +?
A new beginning
Do Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut have a New Game + mode? Other first party Sony titles, like The Last of Us: Part II and God of War, have a New Game + mode that lets you restart the game with your unlocked skills and equipment intact. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, w
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Bow
Show some respect
How do you bow in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Characters will often bow to Jin as you traverse the island of Tsushima, but you can actually repay their respect with a bow of your own. You can also bow in front of hidden altars in order to unlock the Honour the Unseen Trophy. For more information on that...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Accessibility Options
Simplified Controls, Projectile Indicator, and more
What accessibility options are there in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Publishers such as Sony and Ubisoft have been pushing accessibility for most of the PS4 console generation, offering additional options that allow as many players as possible to enjoy their games. The...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Put Your Sword Away
Sheathing your blade
How do you put your sword away in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? You'll quickly notice that after combat, Jin keeps his sword out of its sheathe for a while before putting it away automatically — but there's actually a way to sheathe your sword manually. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we'll explain...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Iki Island Memories of Your Father Locations
Blast from the past
Where do you find all of memories of your father locations in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Exclusive to the Iki Island expansion, these locations let Jin peer into his past, with playable sequences that revolve around his previous visit to Iki Island, and his father, Kazumasa Sakai. These visions add more context to the...
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: How to Play Your Flute
Melodies on the wind
How do you play your flute in Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Yes, Jin has a flute that he can play at any time — and it actually changes the weather depending on which melody you play. In this Ghost of Tsushima guide, we're going
Guide Ghost of Tsushima: All Iki Island Animal Sanctuary Locations
Creature comforts
Where do you find all of the animal sanctuaries in Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut? Animal sanctuaries are locations where Jin can relax with friendly creatures — but they only appear on Iki Island, which is a map that's exclusive to the Director's Cut version of the game. It's worth tracking down each animal sanctuary, as...
News A Lot of PS4 Owners Have Yet to Upgrade to PS5
But is it a big deal?
There’s a lot of talk on social media this week about the number of gamers still using their PS4 consoles. Sony announced during its latest earnings call that it had shipped 59.3 million PS5 consoles. However, the PSN as a whole has around 118 million monthly active users, meaning at least half are still playing on PS4...
News Ubisoft Thanks Players for 'Tremendous Response' to Skull and Bones, Season 2 on the Horizon
Caught the trade winds
Ubisoft has revealed that Season 2 of Skull and Bones is coming, thanking players for what the developer/publisher called a "tremendous response" to the game's maiden voyage. It was thought that the game had been struggling due to steep discounts, introduced soon after launch, but it appears the company has managed to turn the...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Passcode Specialists Locations
Shrine time
Looking for all Passcode Specialists locations in Stellar Blade? Collecting any of the Chapter of Trial documents will prompt a new Bulletin Board request to appear, requesting you open a container aboard a ship in the Wasteland. First, you'll need to learn the
All God of War games ranked and rated
What are the best God of War games? In the pantheon of popular PlayStation intellectual properties, God of War occupies the throne room alongside other household names like Uncharted and Gran Turismo. Developed (mostly) by Santa Monica Studio, the beloved series has evolved from its pure action game roots into a...
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Solve the Simple Puzzle Mission
Number crunching
Looking for how to solve the Simple Puzzle Mission in Stellar Blade? The Simple Puzzle Mission is obtained from the Bulletin Board in Xion, and includes a mathematics puzzle which can be difficult to solve. You'll need to input the solution into a keypad near to where you take the elevator to meet Orcal. On this page, as part of our
News Microsoft Commits to Next Call of Duty Game on Xbox Game Pass, New Report Says
All or nothing
Following reports of internal debates at Microsoft over whether the next Call of Duty entry should be part of Xbox Game Pass at launch following the firm's acquisition of Activision, a new article from the Wall Street Journal claims it has now settled on going forward with plans to bundle the FPS in with the subscription service...
News Square Enix Bestows New Name on Creative Business Unit 3
Please be excited
Square Enix is undergoing a restructuring process, and layoffs are already underway in the US and Europe as the firm "aggressively" prepares for a multiplatform push. Perhaps in response to feedback, the Japanese publisher has taken the opportunity to rename one of its premier development studios, the Naoki Yoshida-led division...
News Players Fail Helldivers 2 Major Order, 'The Second Galactic War' Begins
"New recruits are being trained to bolster the ranks of SEAF"
In another potentially catastrophic turn in the ongoing Helldivers 2 Galactic War effort, players have failed to scrap 2 billion Automatons mandated by the latest Major Order, and the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines stratagem has been snatched from their grasp once again. Worse, Super Earth High...
News Free PS5, PS4 Mascot Brawler MultiVersus Adds Fantastic Single Player, Co-Op Campaign
A rift in time
Since being re-revealed a few weeks ago, MultiVersus has largely looked like the same game – with the exception of the Jokers’ addition. The good news, however, is that developer Player First Games has been cooking – and it’s finally ready to introduce an entire new mode: the free-to-play foray’s single pla
News Stellar Blade Dev Teases News Set for Next Week
Merch, game update, or DLC?
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has teased some sort of update or piece of news it will be revealing next week with the simple tweet reading: "Get ready for next week." In the background is what looks like a statue, so the tease may well be related to merchandise rather than in-game content. Still, the team has gone on...
News Ghost of Tsushima on PC Attracts 57K Player Peak on Launch Day
Sony's fourth biggest PC release
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut has achieved Sony's fourth biggest PC release, with a peak 57,934 users playing the game at any one time yesterday. While the statistic cannot be used to reliably predict actual sales numbers on PC, it's clear the community has taken to the Sucker Punch Productions title on release...
News GTA 6 PS5 Release Window Narrowed to Fall 2025
Aiming for September-November next year
Take-Two has announced in its financial earnings for the end of Fiscal Year 2023 that Grand Theft Auto 6 will release for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S during the Fall of calendar year 2025. Therefore, the open worlder from Rockstar Games could release anywhere between September and November of next year. After...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Ark's Puzzle Locations
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Looking for all Ark's puzzle locations in Stellar Blade? You'll need to track down the Ark's puzzle in order to complete the Lost Ark Mission. There are six computer panels you'll need to find, and they're all located in and around Xion. On this page, as part of our
News Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures Developing 'Open World Action-Adventure' Game
An ersatz life
Last year, we brought you word that Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser had started a new studio called Absurd Ventures, promising to create original IP for "all platforms and formats". It seems the new outfit has commenced work on a game that promises "best-in-class combat and third-person action across multiple game modes". That's...
News Summer Game Fest Hosts New Game Reveal from One of 2K's 'Biggest and Most Beloved Franchises'
BioShock? Borderlands? Mafia?
Geoff Keighley has revealed next month's Summer Game Fest live show will host the reveal of a new entry in one of 2K's "biggest and most beloved franchises". Given today's newly revealed sales milestones, the most likely options appear to be BioShock (43 million), Borderlands (89 million), or even Civilization (71...
News Knock Out PS5 Boxing Sim Undisputed Will Rule the Ring from 11th October
In the blue corner
We’ve been writing about boxing sim Undisputed for quite some time, but developer Steel City Interactive has been busy behind-the-scenes. Its long-awaited sports game was always intended to enter the ring on PS5, and now it has an official release date: 11th October is the big day. A new trailer embedded above should get you in...
News GTA Publisher Claims It 'Didn't Shutter' Roll7, Intercept Games
"We didn't shutter those studios"
Take-Two, the publisher behind Grand Theft Auto and owner of other labels such as Private Division, has denied reports it recently shut down Rollerdrome, OlliOlli developer Roll7 and Kerbal Space Program 2 team Intercept Games. Having been questioned by IGN during a financial call today, CEO Strauss Zelnick...
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Solve the Clock Tower Door Code Puzzle
What time is it?
Looking for how to solve the clock tower door code puzzle in Stellar Blade? The clock tower door code puzzle occurs just after you've come off the monorail and have navigated the Flooded Commercial Sector in Eidos 7. On this page, as part of our
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Solve the Wisdom Puzzle Mission
Making the grade
Looking for how to solve the Wisdom Puzzle Mission in Stellar Blade? The Wisdom Puzzle Mission is obtained from the Bulletin Board in Xion, and includes a mathematics puzzle which can be difficult to solve. You'll need to input the solution into a keypad near to where you take the elevator to meet Or
News Fallout's Nuclear Rise in Popularity Results in Crossover with Fortnite
Very few details though
Fortnite has announced and teased a collaboration with Fallout. On social media, official accounts for Epic's free-to-play battle royale shooter shared an image featuring the iconic power armour worn by the Brotherhood of Steel: Bethesda's post-apocalyptic RPG series has seen a huge boom in popularity ever since the...
News Activision Tasks New AAA Studio with Crafting Narrative-Based Series
Timing is everything
Activision has reportedly opened a new studio, tasking the nascent, Warsaw-based Elsewhere Entertainment with developing a "narrative-based and genre-defining AAA franchise". The huge entity underwent a massive wave of layoffs following the closure of Microsoft's Activision Blizzard King acquisition earlier this year. As...
News SteamWorld Heist 2 Dives into Story Details, Upgradable Submarine in New Trailer
Too much water
SteamWorld Heist 2 is on the horizon, mooring up on PS5 and PS4 on 8th August. In order to get players prepped for the strategic sequel, a series of deep dive videos is exploring its major aspects. The last video gave us a good look at turn-based combat, and this latest episode is all about the story and gameplay in the overworld. In...
Thursday16th May 2024
Planet of junk
Looking for a Wasteland walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the large sandbox area, which represents one of the bigger maps in Shift Up's console debut like the Great Desert. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Wasteland wal
Guide Best PS5, PS4 Games Like Super Mario
Plumber-like platformers on PS5 and PS4
What are the best PS5, PS4 games like Super Mario? No matter whether you're a hardcore gaming fanatic or just dipping your toe into video games, Mario is almost unanimously regarded as the king of platformers. However, you can't play Mario games just anywhere. They're exclusive to Nintendo's consoles, meaning...
News New PS2 Emulator Appears to Be Imminent on PS5, PS4
Uprendering! Rewind! Quick saves!
Here’s some potentially huge news, unearthed by the eagle-eyed Gematsu: a new PS2 emulator appears to be imminent for PS5 and PS4. As many of you will already know, Sony has been gradually deploying PS1 and PSP titles on the PS Store as part of its PS Plus Premium subscription, with all releases boasting video...
News Microsoft Leadership Reportedly Want No 'Red Line' Stopping Xbox Games Coming to PS5
Is nothing sacred?
A new report suggests that Microsoft's big boss, Satya Nadella, wants to bring more Xbox games to PlayStation as soon as possible. With the instant success Sea of Thieves found on Sony's platform, considered a "key test," it seems like the writing is on the wall at this point; Microsoft leadership reportedly wants there to be no...
Guide GTA 6: Everything We Know So Far
All the key details you need to know
Are you looking for everything we know so far about GTA 6? With Rockstar Games having finally announced the much-anticipated sequel, interest in the game is currently sky-high. This GTA 6 guide is designed to document everything we know so far about the game, revealing important details about its release and...
Review Indika (PS5) - A Bleak, Beautiful, Bewildering Rumination on Faith and Free Will
My anaconda don't want none unless you got nuns, hun
Indika is a game of wild contradiction. It's compelling, thoughtful, and ambitious, but also tedious, rote, and derivative. It's the sort of video game that ruminates on the nature of devout faith, free will, guilt, shame, temptation, and morality, and then asks you to solve boring box puzzles...
Rumour LEGO Horizon Adventures Is Reportedly Real, a 'Realistic' Horizon Game But with LEGO
Still features "realistic" graphics
The rumours surrounding a potential Horizon and LEGO crossover game have picked up steam today as Insider Gaming reports the title is called LEGO Horizon Adventures, and is essentially "Horizon Forbidden West but LEGO", and features "realistic graphics". In trying to envision what this game might look like, some...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Can Be Played Entirely Offline, Once You've Installed It
Out of the shadows
Update: After catching a lot of heat about online requirements for its single player games, Ubisoft has released a statement regarding Assassin's Creed Shadows. In it, the publisher explains that, while you will need an online connection to complete the installation of the game, you can play the whole adventure offline: While...
News Japan Sales Charts: Stellar Blade PS5 Sales Hold Strong
Beli-Eve
We all know retail PS5 software sales are pretty poor in Japan right now, so it’s a testament to Shift Up’s character action outing that Stellar Blade’s actually doing decently. The Korean outing tagged another 13,033 units to its total for the week ending 12th May, lifting its lifetime sales up to 80,164 units overall. With digital...
News Hi-Fi Rush Director 'Emotional' As Xbox Shutters Acclaimed Tango Gameworks Team
"You are all rockstars"
A final update for Hi-Fi Rush released this week: a gift from developer Tango Gameworks before it closes its doors for good. The update fixes a selection of minor bugs on PS5, and will be the final title update, as Xbox has decided to shut down the decorated Japanese developer. The studio, founded by industry icon Shinji...
News Summer Game Fest Partnering with Over 55 Devs and Publishers for June Blowout
Game and watch
We're getting closer and closer to gaming's annual announcement season. Every summer sees the industry turn out for a few weeks of pre-recorded presentations and live broadcasts, all showcasing what's coming up in the near future. With E3 now sadly a thing of the past, the biggest of these events is now Summer Game Fest, created and...
News Iconic PS1 Sci-Fi Flight Sim G-Police Coming to PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
Gee whiz
Psygnosis’s iconic PS1 flight combat game G-Police is the latest classic to get ported to PS5 and PS4 as part of Sony’s PS Plus Premium emulation efforts from 21st May. The title, originally released all the way back in 1997, sees you commandeering a VTOL in a futuristic, Blade Runner-inspired futuristic environment. While it largely...
News At Least Two Expansions Planned for Assassin's Creed Shadows
Could the Infinity hub bring more?
The Assassin's Creed series is essentially a single player live-service offering at this point, and with the introduction of a franchise hub in Assassin's Creed Infinity, those efforts at Ubisoft are only being furthered. You can still keep your DLC consumption to a traditional standard in the newly unveiled...
News Gargantuan Gacha Wuthering Waves Targeting PS5 At a Later Date
"We're still working on it"
Wuthering Waves is looking like the next big thing. The upcoming gacha is getting an absolutely colossal push in Asia, with bus liveries, subway station takeovers, and enormous banners. In the west, the title recently rebranded Times Square, in a marketing event that must have cost developer Kuro an enormous chunk of...
News Godzilla Invades Dave the Diver with Free DLC on 23rd May
Sea monster
When it was announced Dave the Diver would finally come to PS5 and PS4, developer Mintrocket also unveiled a crossover DLC, bringing Godzilla to the game. Now, we have a release date for the add-on, as well as a few more details on what to expect. The free Godzilla DLC arrives on 23rd May, and it brings a new quest line to Dave's...
News Is Crash Bandicoot, Spyro Studio Toys for Bob Teasing a New Game?
Website updated to company logo
Speculation surrounding a new game from Toys for Bob is currently doing the rounds after the team updated its website to a singular shot of its Crash Bandicoot-inspired logo of a purple Tiki mask. The studio, which went independent earlier this year, is best known for its work creating Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About...
News Sunny Souls-Like Enotria: The Last Song Debuts Lengthy PS5 Gameplay Overview Trailer
Plus, eight-hour demo inbound
Enotria: The Last Song is a sun-dappled Souls-Like inspired by the mythology of the ancient Enotrians, a wine and theatre-loving people who thrived in Southern Italy two millennia ago. It stands out compared to other entries in the increasingly crowded genre thanks to its sunny aesthetic, and courtesy of
News Stylish Racer Horizon Chase 2 Powerslides onto PS5, PS4 Later This Month
Beep beep
If, like us, you fell in love with the simple yet devilishly addictive Horizon Chase Turbo on PS4, you'll be delighted to know its sequel is fast on the approach. Horizon Chase 2 is confirmed to be coming to PS5 and PS4, and it's only two weeks away, launching on 30th May, 2024. Much like the first game, Horizon Chase 2 is a colourful,...
News Publisher Nexon Investigating Cause of The Finals' 'Lower-Than-Expected' Performance
Just one more big score
The Finals, the fast-paced free-to-play shooter shadow dropped back in December, initially drew huge crowds, but retention has waned. Publisher Nexon just reported substantial revenues across the board, partially offset by the "lower-than-expected" performance of the live service punt. In Nexon's Q1 2024 earnings letter...
News EA Sports College Football 25 Kicks Off on 19th July for PS5
The wait is over
EA Sports’ long-awaited return to the college football scene will finally be fulfilled on 19th July, when the imaginatively named EA Sports College Football 25 launches on PS5. There’ll be two versions available: the bog-standard edition for $69.99, or the Deluxe Edition for $99.99. The latter comes with all kinds of...
News Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Actor Wraps Up 508 Hours of Studio Time
Henry of Skalitz putting in work
Tom McKay, the actor behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 protagonist, Henry of Skalltz, has been putting in some serious studio time. Due out sometime in 2024 on PS5, developer Warhorse Studios revealed that his lines in the sequel are now locked and loaded, the work of 508 hours of recording time, or three whole...
Wednesday15th May 2024
News 13 New Games Joining PS Plus Extra, Premium Next Week
Red Dead! Cat Quest! G-Police!
Sony has today revealed the list of PS5, PS4, and Classic games landing on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium for the month of May 2024. Available to download and play from Tuesday, 21st May 2024, the full list of games is as follows:
News Another 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Epic Sale
Don't stop spending
Wednesdays wouldn’t be the same without a ginormous PS Store sale to sink your teeth into, and this week is no different. Sony has plunged the price on another 2,000 titles today, with offers good through 29th May, 2024. Discounts top out at up to 95 per cent off, like Killing Floor 2, which can be yours for just £1.24...
News Shift Up Director Puts Stellar Blade, Sony Costume Conspiracy to Bed
Were we misled?
With Stellar Blade now out in the wild, impressing players with its action combat and plethora of cosmetic options for protagonist Eve, Shift Up director Kim Hyeong-tae has put a particular conspiracy to bed. Kim says that the redesigns of some Stellar Blade outfits were always intended to be the "final result" and not because of an...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows Dated for 15th November in First Trailer
Play as Naoe and Yasuke in feudal Japan
Ubisoft has shared the full reveal of Assassin's Creed Shadows with a nearly four-minute cinematic trailer, announcing a PS5 version and the release date of 15th November 2024. You can catch the trailer above. The pitch is as follows: "Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from Iga...
Reaction Why You Shouldn't Worry Too Much About PS5's Year-on-Year Decline
Context is key
The games industry is caught in a tidal wave of negativity, and if you pay attention to social media, you may be forgiven for thinking the sky is falling. Sony posted a pretty positive financial report earlier this week, but the headlines that have come out of it run counter to that: PS5 declined 29 per cent year-over-year, is...
News Strategy Legend Jake Solomon Explains Where Marvel's Midnight Suns Went Wrong
“I think cards were a major problem"
The announcement that Jake Solomon, first amongst the legendary Sid Meier's pupils, had left Firaxis to start his studio, Midsummer Studios, comes as a surprise, especially with the switch from strategy to the life sim genre. Looking towards the opportunity to create something entirely different, Soloman...
News Here's Your First Official Look at HBO's The Last of Us Season 2
Now in production
HBO created a lot more The Last of Us fans with its super successful TV adaptation. The first season launched last year, finding a huge audience and critical acclaim, and the second series is now in production, heading to screens in 2025. Now, the company has provided our very first look at official shots from the anticipated new...
News Sony Shipped 4.5 Million PS5's Last Quarter, Almost Five Times More Than Xbox Series X|S
Estimates indicate enormous gap
As the industry digests the latest deluge of earnings reports, attempting to parse the information and present a clearer picture, one piece of news is likely to fuel more than a few pointless arguments on social media: despite marginally missing its own revised target, Sony shipped 4.5 million PS5s last quarter,...
News Seasons in Assassin's Creed Shadows Change Gameplay, Setting
Map similar in size to AC Origins
Pushing through the Assassin's Creed Shadows campaign will be reflected in the changing of the seasons, mixing up gameplay and the overall Japanese setting, a new deep dive into the open world game reveals. Via IGN, it's confirmed the single player story will move from spring and summer and into autumn and winter as...
News Sony Increasingly Focused on PS5 Playtime Alongside Hardware Sales
Following shift in the PS4 era
Businesses nowadays consider engagement and interest in their product line to essentially be just as important as hard sales numbers, and Sony is no different. During yesterday's conference call with investors to mark the end of Fiscal Year 2023, the general manager of finance at Sony, Sadahiko Hayakawa, explained how...
News Yoko Taro Making New Game with NieR Leads, But 'It Might Be NieR, It Might Not Be NieR'
News coming in the near future
NieR director Yoko Taro, NieR series producer Yosuke Saito, and NieR composer Keiichi Okabe are all working on a new game together, it's been confirmed, but nobody's willing to say whether the project is actually a NieR title yet. Speaking to Famitsu, Saito teased: "I'll have something a bit more put-together to say in...
News Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Enemy Brings Back Traumatic Bloodborne Memories
Miyazaki, you monster
Elden Ring players already know they're in for it when DLC Shadow of the Erdtree drops next month, on the 21st of June, on PS5 and PS4. Developer Fromsoftware has been cooking, going by what we've seen so far, and now the sadistic studio is teasing an enemy ripped straight from our most persistent Bloodborne nightmares. On...
News GreedFall 2 May Not Be the Game You Think It Is
It's now like Dragon Age: Origins
GreedFall II: The Dying World is the first sequel Spiders Studio has ever made, but based on a new IGN preview, the RPG still appears to be very much its own thing. Not only is it actually a prequel to the first game, but the combat system has been completely changed. Taking inspiration from BioWare RPG Dragon Age:...
News Square Enix Layoffs Underway in US and Europe as Restructure Begins
The hits just keep on coming
With the industry in a crisis and Square Enix's marquee titles Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth failing to meet sales expectations, the storied publisher/developer is restructuring to " aggressively" pursue a multiplatform strategy. Sadly, this will necessitat
News Hi-Fi Rush PS5 Physical Edition Is Still Happening Despite Studio Closure
One final patch drops today
Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks has confirmed the upcoming physical version for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S will still be released via Limited Run Games despite Microsoft's plans to close the studio. In addition, one last update for the game will be available later today "to address some minor issues". In the team's...
News Ubisoft Cancels Free-to-Play Shooter The Division Heartland
So that XDefiant and Rainbow Six get more resources
In a bid to redeploy "resources to bigger opportunities such as XDefiant and Rainbow Six", Ubisoft has today announced the cancellation of its free-to-play spin-off of The Division series, The Division Heartland. The move arrives as part of a bigger restructuring within the French publisher that's...
News Superb PS5, PS4 Brawler Street Fighter 6 Is Getting a Big Balance Update
The good fight
Capcom’s knockout brawler Street Fighter 6 is getting some big balance changes alongside the release of Akuma on 22nd May. A brand-new trailer, embedded above, teases the tweaks, with the headline being a new wakeup Drive Reversal mechanic. This effectively gives you a new tool to counter combos, especially when you’re trapped in...
News Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Sequel Punches Up October 2025 Release Date
Two-sty!
Mortal Kombat 2, the imaginatively-titled sequel to the 2021 live-action movie, is on the way, and it now has a firm theatrical release date. As reported by Variety, the film will be available to watch in IMAX from 24th October, 2025. The sequel is being directed by Simon McQuoid, who also directed the first film, while writing duties fall...
Tuesday14th May 2024
News Sony: The Future Is Incredibly Bright for PlayStation
Company to outline long-term vision later this month
Sony has replaced outgoing CEO Jim Ryan with an all-star tag-team partnership: Hermen Hulst will lead PS Studios and its intellectual property, while Hideaki Nishino will focus on hardware and services. The pair, together, will be tasked with leading PlayStation into a new era, as PS5 enters the...
News Sony Committed to Better First-Party Games, 'Richer' Experiences, More PS5 Users
All part of a three-year plan
Sony is focusing on expanding its PS5 install base, the "enhancement of first-party software and PC deployment", and giving players "richer gaming experiences" as part of a three-year plan detailed in its latest financial results. The mid-term focus was quickly covered during the earnings call, revealing that Sony is...
News Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Fail to Meet Expectations on PS5
Foamstars also not setting the world alight
Square Enix announced earlier this week that it will aggressively pursue a more multiformat-focused strategy, after its big PS5 console exclusives failed to meet expectations. According to Bloomberg journalist Takashi Mochizuki, sales of Final Fantasy 16 did open in line with the company’s targets –...
News PS5, PC Live Service Concord Will Launch in 2024
Expect much more information soon
Concord, the PS5 and PC shooter from new Sony team Firewalk Studios, will deploy in 2024 – at least, that’s the plan according to a business briefing from the Japanese giant. While the firm notes that release schedules are always subject to change, it included the title’s tentative launch window in a live...
News Hermen Hulst, Hideaki Nishino Replace Jim Ryan As PlayStation CEOs
Tag-team time
As the ol’ Spice Girls song goes: two become one. PlayStation has decided to replace Jim Ryan with two executives: Hermen Hulst, the former Guerrilla managing director and current PS Studios chief, will lead a newly named Studio Business Group unit, which will oversee all of the Japanese giant’s first-party studios, as well as its...
News PS5 Sales Reach 59.3 Million as Sony Falls Just Short of Fiscal Year Forecast
Happy new (financial) year
The PS5 is doing fantastically overall, although the console's results for the final quarter of Sony's fiscal year 2023 means it's fallen slightly behind the company's already-lowered forecast. The machine managed to ship 4.5 million units in the three-month period ending 31st March, 2024, bringing its total for FY23 to...
News PS Plus Revenue Is on the Up Following 2022's Multi-Tiered Overhaul
That's a nice extra
PS Plus is back on the rise after a slightly rocky time following the service's big overhaul in 2022. As per Sony's latest financial results, the network services category — which comprises revenue from PS Plus and advertising — is up quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year, meaning it's comfortably improved since moving to the...
News PS Portal Still Going Strong, Demand in USA Exceeds Supply
The handheld that could
Sony's handheld streaming device, the PS Portal, continues to defy the company's expectations as it's revealed demand for the machine has "exceeded supply for several months" in the USA. Responding to a question on Twitter, executive director at Circana (formerly NPD) Mat Piscatella said that while Sony isn't shifting...
News Helldivers 2 on PS5, PC Is Sony's Fastest Selling Game of All Time
Did you do your part?
This author’s got to put his hands up: there are Slack chat records of me saying Helldivers 2 would be a total and utter sales flop. As it happens, the release has now cemented itself as Sony’s fastest selling first-party title of all time, netting 12 million units in 12 weeks across PS5 and PC, accurate as of 5th May. That...
News Live-Action Tomb Raider Series Officially Ordered by Amazon Prime Video
Written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge
We kind of already knew about this, thanks to a report from last year, but now it's all official. Amazon Prime Video has greenlit a live-action Tomb Raider TV series, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge attached as writer and executive producer. Here's the official post on the Tomb Raider site. Waller-Bridge is an actor and...
News UK Sales Charts: Indie Hit Sea of Stars Breaks into a Top 10 Full of Juggernauts
Just about
Developer Sabotage Studio and iam8bit have teamed up to bring the beloved Sea of Stars to physical retail, and it's squeaked into a top 10 that's otherwise filled with the games you'd expect. Debuting at number 10, it's a pretty solid result for the delayed physical release of a small, throwback RPG, but obviously it'll struggle to really...
Mini Review Paper Trail (PS5) – Unique Origami-Style Puzzles Set in a Gorgeous World
Fold the line
Paper Trail is a puzzle game which takes a simple premise, folding and unfolding paper, to create a unique experience. You play from the perspective of Paige, a young woman who leaves home to pursue her academic dreams whilst meeting some weird and wonderful characters along the way. One of the first things you’ll notice about Paper...
News Sony Attracting More PSN Users Year-on-Year Despite Quarterly Dip
An extra 10 million online players
Sony's online PSN service is growing year-on-year at the moment, as 118 million monthly active users for the Q4 period of fiscal year 2023 represents an increase of 10 million compared to Q4 FY2022. The result beats all totals in the past fiscal year, with the only blemish on the record being it could have been...
News Free-to-Play Battle Royale Party Game Stumble Guys Is Now Available on PS5, PS4
Fall in
Stumble Guys, a free-to-play, Fall Guys-like knockout platformer, is now available to download and play on both PS5 and PS4. Check out the trailer above to get an idea of what to expect. Structurally, the game is very similar to Mediatonic's smash hit battle royale party game; tens of players go through numerous varied rounds, each one...
The Casting of Frank Stone also debuts new trailer
Enormous asymmetrical horror outing Dead by Daylight is showing no signs of slowing, with its eighth anniversary ushering in some enormous collaborations. Dungeons & Dragons is the latest intellectual property to invade the series, with an upcoming expansion adding iconic villain Vecna as a new...
News Former XCOM, Midnight Suns Devs Form New Studio to Take on The Sims
Making a new "life sim" game
Former developers of XCOM, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and The Sims have come together to form a new studio called Midsummer Games, all in the name of rivalling The Sims in the "life simulation" genre. Jake Solomon and Will Miller, best known for their work on Firaxis titles like Marvel's Midnight Suns and XCOM, founded the...
News Crossplay in Ghost of Tsushima Co-Op on PC Starts as a Beta
Fully playable on Steam Deck
When it launches on PC later this week, the online co-op Legends mode in Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut will carry a beta tag when you wish to play with PS5, PS4 friends via crossplay. Rather than the final version of what port specialist Nixxes Software intends to ship, the developer is soliciting feedback so it can...
News MultiVersus' Joker Looks Like a Hoot on PS5, PS4
Powerpuff Girls teased yet again
MultiVersus will get its big re-release later this month, and it’ll be bringing a brand-new character to the brawl: the Joker, voiced by Mark Hamill. Following the character’s initial cinematic unveiling, here’s a better look at his gameplay, along with some unique dialogue between him and his face-painted bae,...
News Monster Hunter Series Tops 100 Million Sales Milestone
World sells 25 million, Rise at 15 million
The Monster Hunter franchise from Capcom continues to go from strength to strength as the publisher has announced the series has now sold over 100 million copies across its many entries. Fuelled by recent entries like World and Rise, it sits in prime position to capitalise on the series' growing popularity...
Monday13th May 2024
News Next Week's Huge PS Plus Purge Now Extended to 35 PS5, PS4 Games
Update: Teardown taken off the list
Update: In a change made to the Last Chance to Play section on PS5, Teardown has been removed from the list, suggesting it was mistakenly listed as leaving the service. As such, 34 games are now marked for removal on 21st May 2024. Original story: Sony is having a significant clearout of PS Plus Extra and PS...
News New Fallout 4 PS5 Update Is Available to Download Now
A small 189.4MB patch
As promised by Bethesda at the end of last week, the developer has today released a new PS5 patch for Fallout 4 that works to improve its suite of graphical options alongside "further fixes and improvements". The update is available to download now on PS5, weighing in at a tiny 189.4MB. You'll have it downloaded and installed...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Passcode Locations
Pass the test
Looking for all Passcode locations in Stellar Blade? Passcodes can typically be obtained by scanning bodies around the world of Shift Up's apocalyptic world, but sometimes you'll need to kill robots or read documents, too. You can then enter these Passcodes into door panels or chests to open them. On this page, as part of our Stellar...
News Square Enix to 'Aggressively' Pursue Multiplatform Strategy from Now On
Say goodbye to those PS5 exclusives
Square Enix has confirmed in a new medium-term business plan that it intends to "aggressively" pursue a multiplatform strategy across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC platforms. Instead of allowing select AAA games from its biggest series to be locked onto one system, the company will look to "build an...
Review Braid, Anniversary Edition (PS5) - A Gorgeous Revisit of an Indie Classic
Back and back and back again
It feels oddly surreal to be reviewing a classic like Braid in the year 2024. If one were to rewind back to 2008 when it first released onto Xbox Live Arcade, the video game landscape would look far different than it does today. Braid, alongside other indie classics like Super Meat Boy and Fez, reshaped the entire indie...
News Assassin's Creed Shadows the Actual Name of AC Red, Reveal This Week
Update: Out for PS5 on 15th November
Update: It's been noticed in one of the YouTube descriptions for the cinematic trailer that Assassin's Creed Shadows releases on 15th November 2024 for PS5. There's no PS4 version. <products id="26674,26675"> Original story: Ubisoft has today confirmed the next entry in the Assassin's Creed series, which...
News Sony Delists Ghost of Tsushima PC from Steam Regions in Line with Helldivers 2
Where it stops, nobody knows
Following Sony's decision last week to delist Helldivers 2 in 170 regions worldwide on Steam, it seems this will be the firm's PC stance moving forward, and it has since done the same for the imminent PC release of Ghost of Tsushima. More regions have been added to the list, taking the total number of territories...
News CM Punk Joins the WWE 2K24 Roster in DLC Pack This Wednesday
Alongside the Dudley Boyz and more
Returning WWE fan-favourite CM Punk is the headline addition of the first WWE 2K24 DLC pack, releasing this coming Wednesday, 15th May 2024. His first appearance in the games since WWE 2K15, the wrestler will be part of the ECW Punk Pack, which also includes tag-team partners Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, and...
News Fresh Sony Studio Reportedly Staffed by Former Deviation Games Devs
Jason Blundell back on deck
Following Deviation Games' closure and the mothballing of the high-profile PS5 game it was working on, it was unclear where the studio's storied talent would surface next. According to one former Deviation dev, many of the affected staff have formed a mysterious new studio at Sony, again working on an as-yet-unknown IP...
News Single Player Animal Well Has a Secret Puzzle That Requires 50 Players to Solve
Of course, the community is all over it
Surpise-hit indie Animal Well was released late last week and already seems to have trapped a sizable number of players with its gorgeous pixel aesthetic and world full of secrets to uncover. Despite being a single player game, one particular secret puzzle will supposedly require 50 players working in concert...
News Fans Positively Review Bomb Hi-Fi Rush in Wake of Xbox’s Closure of Tango Gameworks
Good?
In a development you don't see every day, following the closure of Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks, swarms of fans have expressed their outrage by positively review bombing the game on Steam. This reverse review bombing campaign has resulted in several thousand Positive new reviews rising to the top since the news of Bethesda's...
News Alan Wake 2's Haunting Soundtrack Out Tomorrow, Includes 35 Tracks
Available for streaming and purchasing
The official Alan Wake 2 soundtrack, composed by Petri Alanko, will be made available across a variety of platforms for streaming and purchase from tomorrow. 35 music tracks designed to capture "the emotion, tension, and mystery of the game’s story" will be streamable on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music,...
News Religious Indie Game INDIKA Handed Final PS5 Release Date of 17th May
After minor console delay
Following a short delay that pushed the console versions past the original PC launch, it has been confirmed INDIKA will release for PS5 later this week on 17th May 2024. An experience steeped in religious faith mixed with platforming and puzzle solving, the unusual game can be seen in action in the trailer above. Since the...
News PS Plus Adds Two Hour Trial for PS5's The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
Joining the club
If you’re yet to sample one of PlayStation’s greatest ever games, there’s no excuse for PS Plus Premium members: Sony has added a two hour trial of The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered to the top-tier of its subscription service. That 120 minutes should give you just enough time to see the title’s controversial twist, which...
News EA Exploring 'Thoughtful Implementations' of In-Game Advertising
Ad-ded value
Electronic Arts, the publisher everyone loves to hate, isn't doing itself many favours among already-jaded onlookers. The company's CEO, Andrew Wilson, has already talked about implementing generative AI into its development processes, but that same earnings call saw him discuss another contentious idea: in-game ads. Asked directly...
News Helldivers 2 Players Given Second Chance to Secure New Anti-Tank Stratagem
Ask not what Super Earth can do for you...
With the week Helldivers 2 players just went through IRL, distracted by Sony's regrettable own-goal and subsequent reversal, it should be no surprise that the ongoing Galactic War effort has suffered similarly, with the situation looking worse all the time. Having failed to contain the Terminid Supercolony...
News Among Us Is Getting More Roles, Better Lobbies, More Later This Year
New roadmap lays it all out
You don't see or hear too much about Among Us these days, but it remains a popular social deduction game. As it turns out, developer Inner Sloth is far from done with the title — it recently highlighted all its plans for the remainder of 2024, with some pretty big changes incoming. Over on the studio's website, it's...
Sunday12th May 2024
Rumour Is LEGO Horizon Aloy's Next Big PS5 Adventure?
Bricked
An unexpected rumour has surfaced this weekend regarding the possibility of a LEGO-themed Horizon game. In truth, the speculation is vague, and it’s not clear at this stage whether the collaboration involves a full-blown PS5 title or a physical set, similar to the one featuring the Tallneck which sold out around the world last year. In...
News Vague Sly Cooper PS5 Game Rumours Debunked
"No truth to this one, sorry to say"
Speculation of a second game in production at Ghost of Tsushima studio Sucker Punch Productions tied to the late Sly Cooper series has been doing the rounds this weekend, but none of it's actually true. Alongside a presumed follow-up to the developer's samurai hit, Jeff Grubb of Giant Bomb suggested the team may...
News Switch's Demon Slayer Board Game Rolls a PS5, PS4 Port in July
Launched on Switch last month
The board game adaptation of goliath manga and anime series Demon Slayer is coming to PS5 and PS4, after debuting meekly on Nintendo Switch last month. The title couldn’t top 20,000 sales in Japan during Golden Week, and so Sony subsidiary Aniplex will be hoping the CyberConnect2 title sells a little better on...
Saturday11th May 2024
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 528
May this journey lead us starward
Another week has come to a premature conclusion, so it's time to discuss what we're playing this weekend. There's tons to choose from, so here's what's keeping us busy. Aaron Bayne: I'm on the final boss of Stellar Blade so the aim is to get through that. Hopefully with a bit more ease than the last couple of...
Friday10th May 2024
PS Vita's best games, ranked and rated
What are the best PS Vita games? First released on 15th February, 2012 in the United States, with a European launch following on 22nd February, 2012, the PS Vita represented Sony's second attempt at a portable PlayStation platform, following the success of the PSP, which sold over 80 million units worldwide...
News Founders, Long-Time Employees Reportedly Say Xbox Now Effectively Microsoft Gaming
Doesn't really hit the same way
It's been a torturous week for Microsoft, but we aren't quite at the weekend yet. New reporting suggests that longtime employees and even some of the brand's founders agree that things have shifted so dramatically at Xbox since the bad old days that, effectively: "It's no longer Xbox, but Microsoft Gaming." That's...
News Fallout 4 PS5 Patch Dropping Next Week, with New Graphics Settings and Improvements
Fixes, too
Bethesda will once again be updating a near decade-old game next week. It's currently prepping a Fallout 4 patch that promises "new options for graphics and performance settings", for release on Monday the 13th May. The update will also feature "further fixes and improvements", but we don't have the full patch notes yet. Currently, the...
News Smartphone Spin-Off Persona 5: The Phantom X May Launch Worldwide
SEGA plotting further expansion of gacha game
Persona 5: The Phantom X, a smartphone spin-off of Atlus’ iconic RPG series, launched last month in China, Taiwan, and Korea – and it’s received an enormous marketing push to say the least. In addition to bus liveries, we’ve seen entire subway station takeovers here in Taipei – and there have...
News Vengeful Fallout 76 Players Keep Nuking Xbox Boss Phil Spencer's Camp
Everyone liked that
Following a devastating week of Bethesda studio closures, which coincides with the Fallout franchise's recent bump in popularity (thanks to Amazon's excellent adaptation), it was only natural for the pressure to erupt somewhere. In a legitimately hilarious turn, vengeful Fallout 76 players have been vent
News Capcom Now Considers Dragon's Dogma a 'Key Brand' Following Substantial Sales
Alongside Monster Hunter, Street Fighter, Resi
The year is 2024, and we now live in a world where Capcom considers Dragon's Dogma to be one of its "key brands". According to the publisher's latest financial report, the action RPG series currently sits alongside the likes of Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, and Street Fighter as a pillar property...
Rumour SEGA Wants Persona to Be an Annual Franchise Alongside Like a Dragon, Sonic
And so it begins
It doesn't come as a huge surprise, but SEGA reportedly wants Atlus to pump out a new Persona release every year. This is according to well-known leaker Midori, who claims that the publisher now places the Persona series alongside Like a Dragon and Sonic as one of its big three. Really, it's testament to how far Persona has come,...
News 'Negative Sentiment' Prompts Helldivers 2 Dev to Put Releasing Polar Patriots to a Vote
"Democracy has spoken!"
With all the "negative sentiment" in the air and Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead keen to keep its riotous fanbase calm, the release of the premium Polar Patriots Warbond presented something of a PR issue for the Finnish studio. Not wanting to appear "tone deaf," the dev did just about the most on-brand thing ever, putting
Poll Years Later, How Do You Feel About PlayStation's PC Strategy?
Mastering the master race
PlayStation has been porting its titles to PC for years now. The landscape has changed quite dramatically in the last decade or so, and companies like Sony have seen a need to expand their reach, even if it means sacrificing the more traditional concept of exclusive games. Even now, we're witnessing a significant shift in...
News God of War Ragnarok Set for PC, New Report Claims
Announcement possibly this month
God of War Ragnarok is amongst the next batch of first-party titles Sony plans to port to PC, a new report from PS Plus leaker Billbil-Kun claims. They say the official announcement could be made as soon as this month, which could line up with a potential PlayStation Showcase taking place in May. Sony has been happy...
News Minor GTA 6 Website Update Pushes Community Closer to the Brink
Screenshots coming in hot
Perhaps the most anticipated game of all time, and considering developer Rockstar's secretive nature, even the most minor GTA 6 morsels can send the series' legions of starving fans into a tizzy. Case in point: GTA 6 has been added to Rockstar's website database, with placeholders for four screenshots, cover art, and a...
News Visions of Mana Release Date Likely Incoming as Action RPG Gets Age Rated
A clearer vision
First announced in December of last year, Visions of Mana has been stuck with a vague 'summer' release window for months — but now, it seems highly likely that a confirmed date is heading our way in the near future. The action RPG has just been age rated by the ESRB in North America, which is usually a surefire sign that news is...
News Fallout 4 Continues Sales Momentum in the UK, April's Best-Selling Game
New Vegas and 76 also in top 10
Fallout 4 was the UK's best-selling game last month, as the popularity of the TV adaptation from Amazon Prime keeps on fuelling sales. Combined with deep discounts across the entire series, Christopher Dring of GamesIndustry.biz said the Bethesda RPG earned top spot "comfortably", with the second-placed EA Sports FC...
News SMT 5: Vengeance Gets a Super Detailed 13 Minute Video on All Its New Stuff
A crazy number of improvements
If you've been wondering what Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance actually does differently compared to the original Nintendo Switch title, then you've got to give this exhaustive new video a watch. Clocking in at over 13 minutes, this official, step-by-step guide on Vengeance's various additions and improvements is robust...
News Jurassic World Management Sim Under Construction at Frontier Developments
Along with two mystery games
Frontier Developments, the studio behind fine management sim series like Planet Zoo and F1 Manager, isn't looking to break the mould. The studio announced that it has three titles in this style currently in development, one of which has been confirmed to be a Jurrasic World game, with the developer inking a deal with...
Random Get Crafty with These Cool Horizon Forbidden West Papercraft Models
Creasing up
Fans of papercraft may be interested to know there are a couple of official Horizon Forbidden West paper models. Over on the series' official site, scroll down on the community page and you'll find altogether more flimsy versions of two of the game's machines, waiting for you to fold them into shape. You can freely download and print...
News Whimsical Chibi RPG WitchSpring R Casts a Spell on PS5 This August
Bewitched
Those itching for a dose of whimsical, old-school Atelier-esque RPG action may want to add WitchSpring R to their wishlist, a colourful, cosy outing from developer KIWI WALKS due out on 29th August. This game promises an eclectic mix of “training, collecting, and exploring” as you battle beasts in the overworld by day and enhance your...
News India Hero Project Game Fishbowl Now Has a Free Demo Available on PS5
Dip your toes in
Fishbowl is one of the indie games highlighted by Sony in its India Hero Project program, and you can now play a portion of it with a free playable demo. Available on PS5 now via the PS Store, this demo allows you to play one in-game day in this slice-of-life adventure, which takes place over the course of one month. The game...
News Mysterious Narrative Puzzler Eternal Threads Is Finally Coming to PS5, PS4
Delayed console launch happening at last
Publisher Secret Mode and developer Cosmonaut Studios has just announced the long-awaited console port of its intriguing puzzle adventure, Eternal Threads. Initially announced for PS4 back in 2022, the game is now finally coming — with a PS5 version too — on 23rd May, 2024. If you're unaware, Eternal...
Guide Can You Play Hades 2 on PS5, PS4?
Is Hades 2 in early access on PlayStation?
Can you play Hades 2 on PS5, PS4? The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games, the game can be played now in early access. Is it available on PlayStation consoles, though? In this Hades 2 guide, we'll answer your question: can you play Hades 2 on PS5, PS4? Can You Play Hades 2 on PS5, PS4?: Hades 2 is...
Thursday9th May 2024
News Helldivers Turn on Arrowhead Following Undemocratic Firing of Community Manager
Justice for General Spitz
If history has taught us anything, it's that when faced with tyranny, lovers of both Liberty and Democracy will fight in their defence to the last round of ammunition, the final drop of blood. In a bombshell development, it looks like developer Arrowhead may have a revolution on its hands, as outraged Helldivers 2 players...
PS5 creeps closer to 6 million
The latest Japanese software charts are in, giving us a look into the sales figures of recent releases like Stellar Blade and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. To start with, Stellar Blade, the PS5 exclusive from South Korean developer Shift Up, debuted at the summit, selling just over 67,100 physical copies...
News Xbox Pondering PS5 Port of Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
Sequel could come to Sony's system
The original Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was billed as a big indie for PS4, launching as a console exclusive on Sony’s system all the way back in 2017. It was later ported to various other platforms, and Cambridge-based developer Ninja Theory was eventually scooped up as part of Microsoft’s acquisition...
Mini Review Animal Well (PS5) - Mysterious Metroidvania a Pure Puzzle Box on PS Plus
Deeper and deeper
Animal Well tells you almost nothing. This retro-styled puzzle platformer is bursting with layers and layers of secrets, and it leaves you to pick it all apart in some of the most purely explorative gameplay we've experienced in a while. After emerging from a flower, you play as a small blob, able only to run and jump. You're...
News Akimbot Looks Like a Ratchet & Clank Knock-Off for PS5
Is that you?
Akimbot isn’t related to Ratchet & Clank in any way, but we don’t think it could look more like Insomniac’s series if it tried. Due out later this year on PS5, the Plaion-published platformer sees you assume control of a robot named Exe and his sidekick Shipset – is any of this sounding familiar yet? The gameplay, which...
News More Xbox Layoffs Reportedly Inbound as Company Attempts to Cut Costs
Microsoft execs aren't quite done yet
In a week that has been something of a bloodbath for longtime rivals Microsoft and Sony, it appears that the dust hasn't quite settled yet for the Xbox platform holder, which just announced the closure of multiple internal studios. New reporting from
News This Year's Call of Duty May Not Be Included in Xbox Game Pass After All
Microsoft keeping a close eye on the financials
One of the big reasons Xbox fans were so eager for Microsoft to purchase Activision Blizzard was the promise of the juggernaut publisher’s output being included in subscription Game Pass at no extra cost. However, it appears the bean counters at the Redmond firm are reconsidering, and Xbox Series X|S...
Hell yeah
PlayStation has published the PS Store sales charts for April, and the rankings make for an interesting read. High-profile PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade did pretty well, rocking up to second in North America and fourth in Europe. That's not quite on par with what we'd expect from, say, a AAA PlayStation Studios title, but it's still a very...
News Helldivers 2 Director Pushes PlayStation to Backtrack on 170 Steam Delistings
Democracy doesn't sleep
Helldivers 2 director and Arrowhead Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt is reportedly doing what he can to get the game fully relisted on PC. Following the whole PSN kerfuffle last week, in which it was revealed that players would soon need a PSN account in order to play, Sony and Valve — the company that owns Steam — went ahead...
News Stylish Arcade Racer #DRIVE Rally Powerslides onto PS5 in 2025
After a stint in PC early access
We rather like the look of #DRIVE Rally, a stylised spin on rally racing that's heading onto PS5 in the future. Announced last year, we now know it's still a ways off, coming to consoles sometime in 2025, but it looks pretty promising. As the new trailer above shows, it'll be heading to PC before that, launching in...
News Founder Shinji Mikami on Microsoft's Surpise Closure of Tango Gameworks
"Sad"
Legendary master of horror, Shinji Mikami, has commented on the surprise closure of the studio he founded, Tango Gameworks, shuttered in the latest round of Microsoft layoffs. Mikami, the creator of the Resident Evil series, spent many years at Capcom, co-founded Platinum Games, and seemed intent on training the next generation of creatives at...
News Enticing Action RPG REYNATIS Hits PS5, PS4 in September
Shibuya scramble
REYNATIS, the rather intriguing action RPG that was announced a couple of months back, now has a confirmed release date on PS5 and PS4. It's dropping on the 27th September, which is roughly two months after the game's Japanese launch. That's not a bad turnaround, really. Set in the towering Tokyo district of Shibuya, a cast of...
News Tipsy Microsoft Exec Once Attempted to Steal LittleBigPlanet from Sony
Media Molecule said the move would have been "morally corrupt"
Media Molecule is best known these days as the developer behind Dreams. Still, the studio rose to prominence from the back of its LittleBigPlanet series, with mascot Sackboy becoming synonymous with PlayStation. According to studio co-founder Mark Healey, in the early days, Microsoft was...
News Warner Bros Revenue Plummets as Suicide Squad Falls Completely Short of Hogwarts Legacy
Q1 revenue falls off a cliff
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was meant to be a smash hit for Warner Bros. The latest game from lauded Batman Arkham studio Rocksteady, it was in development for close to a decade, finally releasing a few months back, in February. But it goes without saying that things haven't gone to plan. Relative to the...
Mini Review Imagine Earth (PS5) - Forge a Better Future in Cosy Yet Challenging City Builder
Pollution solution
Have you ever dared to dream of a better world? Imagine Earth makes one possible, but the road to paradise is far from straight. This planetary city builder offers a charming aesthetic with deceptively difficult gameplay that's sure to delight players who want a less cosy experience. Marrying its environmentalist themes with the...
News Capcom Hits Record High Profits for Seventh Year in a Row
Capgod
Japanese games publisher Capcom has been absolutely killing it for many years now, and with its latest annual financial results, it's done it yet again. Thanks to a series of top-selling games in its most popular franchises, the company has reached record high profits for the seventh consecutive year, and the 11th consecutive year of...
News Prey 2 Fan Account Falls Silent Following Arkane Studio Closure, Ending 2,560-Day Streak
"This isn't a dream. It's a nightmare. (Day 2,560)"
As we all come to terms with the news that Microsoft has shuttered several of its studios, including Arkane Austin, some are taking the news harder than others. Case in point: A Prey fan account that has been tweeting about the hoped-for sequel for 2,560 days straight has now fallen ominously...
News Mark Hamill Reprises Role as The Joker for MultiVersus on PS5, PS4
"Get a load of me"
The relaunch campaign for MultiVersus has been strange to say the least. We’d expected Player First Games to go hard on all the new content it’s bringing to the title after it was unceremoniously taken offline several months ago, but outside of a 28th May release date, it’s not actually annou
News Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Gets an Updated 'Plus' Version on PS5 in October
Complete with DLC stories
And just like that, Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE has a PS5 release date. Originally a Nintendo Switch exclusive which launched last year, this re-release is actually called Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus, signifying improvements like 4K resolution, "significantly reduced" load times, and the inclusion of...
News Future Funk Season Adds New Maps and Events to Foamstars Later This Month on PS5, PS4
Yes, it's still alive
Square Enix's colourful multiplayer game, Foamstars, is reportedly quite a flop, but the show isn't over yet. The publisher has just announced the next themed season, this time named Future Funk, and it adds some more content to the sudsy shooter. The headline attraction this time around is the addition of three new maps...
Wednesday8th May 2024
Alongside Red and Hexe
Apparently, Ubisoft is betting big on Assassin's Creed over the next decade or so. According to a new article from Insider Gaming — who have a flawless track record when it comes to the French publisher — the company has seven Assassin's Creed projects in the potential pipeline, including Assassin's Creed Red (the...
News Over 1,250 Massive PS5, PS4 Games Discounted Right Now
Aw sh*t, here we go again
It’s a Wednesday, which means you may want to put your bank on notice. Sony has launched yet another PS Store sale, with the deals good through 22nd May this time. Many titles are enjoying their lowest ever prices, like Final Fantasy 16’s Digital Deluxe Edition for £42.49/$44.99 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for...
News It Really Sounds Like the Next Glut of Big PS5 Reveals Is Coming Soon
PS Showcase could be as early as next week
Sony will hold a major PlayStation briefing this month, according to Giant Bomb tipster Jeff Grubb. The reliable reporter has been beating this drum for some time, and doubled down on the rumour during a podcast overnight, stressing the show is still very much on track for “this month apparently”. He...
News Gaming Subs Like PS Plus, Xbox Game Pass Aren't Growing At All
Stagnant for several years now
There was immense pressure on Sony at the beginning of the generation to copy Xbox Game Pass’ model of day one first-party releases, but as time goes by, it’s beginning to look like the Japanese giant dodged a bullet. While it has significantly improved its PS Plus offerings, the platform holder has always argued...
Mini Review Crow Country (PS5) - Brilliant Retro Horror Wears Its Influences on Its Sleeve
Prepare to eat crow
Developed by SFB Games, survival horror adventure Crow Country sees you playing as Mara Forest, a young woman hell-bent on finding the now-missing Edward Crow, enigmatic owner of the recently-shuttered Crow Country amusement park. The game has a wonderful retro graphical style that evokes the likes of PS1 classics Resident Evil...
News Arkane Lyon Director Calls Out Xbox Studio Closures: 'It's a F*cking Gut Stab'
Dinga Bakaba's had enough of it
Arkane Lyon studio head Dinga Bakaba has minced precisely zero words in his criticism of Microsoft leadership's decision to shutter multiple Bethesda-owned studios, accusing the firm of turning development environments into "Darwinist jungles". Bakaba made his voice heard on
News The Big Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Reveal Is Incoming, 2024 Release Date Reportedly Set
Getting warmer
Earlier this year, reports of Dragon Age: Dreadwolf did the rounds, complete with claims that it would finally be releasing in 2024. And now, Eurogamer is backing that up. The BioWare RPG is one of two "unannounced" titles that publisher EA has lined up in for this financial year, and we already know a full Dreadwolf reveal is...
News The Witcher's Ciri Says She Hopes Fans Give Liam Hemsworth a Chance as Geralt
"That fan base can be very attack-y"
Netflix's The Witcher has quietly been blazing a trail for the recent mainstream acceptance of video game IP making the jump to TV, best exemplified by HBOs The Last of Us and Amazon's Fallout adaptations. We learned in 2022 that Henry Cavill would be laying down his swords at the end of Season 3, with Australian...
News Next Battlefield Is Being Made By the Series' Largest Ever Team, EA Boasts
Fieldwork
With support for Battlefield 2042 slowly coming to a close, both its players and publisher EA are looking towards the franchise's future. 2042 launched a few years back in 2021, and was pretty much panned for its lacking modes and approach to live service elements — but it's received a lot of updates since. Still, the shooter has never...
Rumour Hi-Fi Rush Dev Was Pitching Sequel Before Microsoft Closed It Down
No rush
Microsoft's sudden shuttering of several game development studios has sent shockwaves through the industry. The company's restructuring of Bethesda — which it acquired back in 2021 as part of a $7.5 billion deal — has meant that teams such as Tango Gameworks (The Evil Within, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Hi-Fi Rush) and Arkane Austin (PREY,...
News There's a 'Real Hunger' for AI to Make Game Dev More Efficient, Says EA Boss
Andrew Wilson talks up the tech's potential
EA's head honcho, Andrew Wilson, sounds extremely excited about the potential of generative AI tools. Speaking in a Q&A session following its latest financial briefing (thanks, VGC), the Aussie CEO responded to a question about how the publisher is planning to utilise AI in the future, and he thinks...
News Any Hope of Vampire FPS Redfall Biting PS5 Appears Dead
A big update was planned for this month
Redfall was in development for PS5 at one point, before Microsoft bought out Bethesda and forced developer Arkane Austin to release the vampiric FPS as an Xbox exclusive. It’s since shut down the PREY maker and cancelled any future content, meaning
News Helldivers 2 Patch Deployed as Operation Clean Up Continues Apace
A and B the C of D
Intent on getting back to the business of spreading Democracy and Liberty after a wild IRL ride, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has deployed another patch. Primarily focused on quashing bugs, it looks like there was an issue with how DOT (damage over time) was being handled, and the troublesome R-9 Eruptor
News Remedy Cancels Premium Co-Op Multiplayer Game Codename Kestrel
Despite the project showing "early promise"
Remedy has revealed that its in-development premium cooperative multiplayer game, Codename Kestrel, has been cancelled. Previously, Kestrel was known as Vanguard, and the monied Chinese holding company Tencent was set to handle publishing. Remedy said that cancelling Kestrel will allow the studio to focus...
News Sony Wants You To Aid Your Fellow Gamers via Community Game Help
Please
Sony wants to enlist PS5 gamers to help their fellow players through sticky situations by soliciting gameplay clips via the Community Game Help feature, added in a firmware update a few weeks back. Now, the firm has released a dedicated trailer for the opt-in initiative, seeking more helpful souls to contribute. Community Game Help aims to...
News Brilliant Arcade Rhythm Game Spin Rhythm XD Comes to PS5, PS4, PSVR2 in July
Spin it to win it
Released last year on PC and Nintendo Switch, Spin Rhythm XD is a proper hidden gem. It'll be a little less hidden in just a matter of weeks, as it's heading to PS5 (with full PSVR2 support) and PS4 on 9th July 2024. It's an arcadey rhythm action game with unique mechanics, a colourful aesthetic, and lots of great electronic...
News Gundam Breaker 4 August Release Date Revealed in the Goofiest Trailer You'll See Today
Gundam Breakdown
Only announced back in February, Gundam Breaker 4 now has a confirmed release date. The action title, in which you build you own potentially crazy mobile suits, launches for PS5 and PS4 on the 29th August. Said date comes to us via the above trailer, and we'd recommend watching it purely for the incredibly goofy voiceover. We're not...
News Extraterrestrials Need Your Medical Attention in PS5 Tycoon Galacticare
Heal the universe
Growing up, this author binged on PS1’s unforgettable Theme Hospital, so it’s always nice to see Bullfrog’s ideas repurposed for modern releases. Galacticare, from CULT Games and Brightrock Games, promises similar medical tycoon vibes to the aforementioned title – but all of the action will be transpiring in outer-space...
Tuesday7th May 2024
Sand land
Looking for a Great Desert walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the colossal area, which represents another sandbox-style location like the Wasteland in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Great Desert walkt
Spired away
Looking for a Spire 4 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the journey to the space elevator and beyond, which represents the final full-length stage in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Spire 4 walkthrough will detail the locations of...
Enter the Matrix 11
Looking for a Matrix 11 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the behemoth stage, which is one of the bigger levels in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Matrix 11 walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
Guide Stellar Blade: Eidos 9 Walkthrough - Design Patterns, Camps
Atelier Lily
Looking for an Eidos 9 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in this optional stage, which can only be accessed as part of the Making New Memories ending. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Eidos 9 walkthrough will deta
Hands On Stellar Blade Does PS5 New Game + the Right Way
A great reason to replay
Stellar Blade is a fantastic game that deserves your attention – but it actually got better after the review embargo lifted with the addition of New Game +. One of the only minor criticisms we had of the Shift Up title in our Stellar Blade PS5 review was that it felt like a game that deserved to be replayed, but during the...
News 4 New PS Plus Essential Games Up for Download Now
Football! Swords and shields! Loot!
We've had to wait a little while longer than usual due to the way the dates have fallen, but this month's PS Plus Essential games are now available to download across PS5, PS4. They're up in the UK and across Europe now, and availability will be rolled out to the USA later on in the day. As a recap, the four...
Guide Stellar Blade: Abyss Levoire Walkthrough - Design Patterns, Camps
Into the depths once more
Looking for an Abyss Levoire walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the second underground section of Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Abyss Levoire walkthrough will detail the locations of Design Patterns,
News Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin, More Closed in Brutal Bethesda Restructure
Microsoft makes significant cuts
Microsoft is making some major changes to Bethesda and its development teams, resulting in job losses and the closure of multiple studios. As reported by IGN, head of Xbox Game Studios Matt Booty sent a company-wide email detailing the restructure plan. In it, it's confirmed that Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, and...
News Helldivers 2 Blasted with Over 200,000 Positive User Reviews Following Sony's PSN Backtrack
Democracy, etc.
After being utterly bombarded with negative user reviews over on Steam, Helldivers 2 is now enjoying a return to normalcy on that front. As tracked by SteamDB, the co-op shooter has amassed over 200,000 positive user reviews since Sony decided to reverse its PSN requirement decision just a couple of days ago. That's almost enough of...
News UK Sales Charts: Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition Rains on Stellar Blade's Parade
PS5 exclusive now in second
It's been a good week for sci-fi games in the UK. The top two titles at physical retail are currently Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and the PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade. The latter has to settle for second place this time, as the current-gen edition of CD Projekt's redeemed RPG has stormed the chart, rocketing from 40th...
News Destiny 2 'Expansion Open Access' Announced, Could Be the Perfect Time to Dive Back In
Is this destiny
PlayStation and Bungie have announced a new Destiny 2 initiative, in which three of the game's big expansions will be completely free to play. Shadowkeep (2019), Beyond Light (2020), and The Witch Queen (2022), are all being made available. Meanwhile, Lightfall, the game's most r
News PS5 Fans Mostly Happy with Sony's Third-Party Deals, But PlayStation Studios Need to Step Up
More, more, more
Sony has spent a lot of money on establishing exclusivity deals with third-party publishers and developers over the course of its history. But with the PS5 in particular, it feels like the company is making a clear effort to pad out its console's release schedule, while key PlayStation Studios beaver away in the background. It's...
News No, the Drake, Kendrick Lamar Rap Beef Is Not on Hold Due to PS Showcase
Although stranger things have happened
If you didn't know, an ongoing rap feud between lyrical wordsmiths Kendrick Lamar and Drake has captivated much of the internet in recent days. All eyes are on the warring twosome, and if that wasn't enough, now it's being reported that Kendrick is actually holding back his next track due to some kind of...
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Might Be the Most Stylish Atlus Game Ever, Going By New Screenshots
Metaphwoar
If you asked us for our opinion on the most stylish game in existence, we'd be very tempted to say Persona 5 takes the cake. We'd maybe argue that the more recent Persona 3 Reload is up there too. But Atlus might well have topped its own masterworks with the upcoming Metaphor: ReFantazio, which just looks ridiculously good in these new...
News Hades 2 in Early Access Has Critics Raving, Big Jump Over First Game
Already more content than the original
Hades II launched into early access on PC today, and based on outlets who had the opportunity to play the incomplete version ahead of time, the first-ever Supergiant Games sequel already dwarfs the original before it's even reached a 1.0 version. The game's Steam page says it straight up: "Hades II in Early...
News Media Molecule's New Project Is 'More of a Game Than a Creative Tool' Says Co-Founder
No more day dreaming
UK-based studio Media Molecule is one of Sony's most inventive, spearheading a 'Play Create Share' philosophy that brought us LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway, and Dreams. Now that work on the latter is all tied up, the team is moving onto its next big project, and little has been made public about it. However, co-founder and
News Final Fantasy 14 Servers Suffer Sustained DDoS Attacks, Square Enix Investigating
Login, connection issues persist
Square Enix's ever-popular MMO, Final Fantasy XIV, is currently experiencing a sustained DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) assault. The publisher/developer has warned its millions of invested players to expect login and connection issues until they are successfully repelled. In a blog post, Squeenix revealed that...
Guide Honkai: Star Rail: All Characters
Every playable character available now
Looking for all characters in Honkai: Star Rail? While your adventure aboard the Astral Express is presented from the perspective of the Trailblazer, a huge part of the appeal in HoYoverse's hit turnbased RPG is investing Star Rail Passes and
Elementary
Last year, publisher Spike Chunsoft made it clear that its new, Danganronpa-inspired title — Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE — would be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. However, something's changed over the last 12 months or so, because the game's now set to release for PS5 on the 18th July. It's possible that there was some...
News Helldivers 2 CEO Praises 'Willpower' of Community in Sony Showdown
Collaboration comes easy to a Helldiver
It's been a bumpier-than-usual ride for Helldivers 2 players in recent days, and we're talking about a community used to jumping from high orbit into some of the hottest, most nightmarish hell-holes imaginable. Amidst a controversial PSN account requirement for PC players and intense ba
News Metaphor: ReFantazio Might Be a Much Harder RPG Than We Realise
No mention of difficulty settings yet
Metaphor: ReFantazio, the upcoming RPG from key Persona developers, is starting to sound like it could be quite hardcore. The game's latest information dump — with arrives via a lengthy press release stuffed with new screenshots — specifically mentions difficulty when outlining the title's turn-based combat...
News Guide Orcs to Tranquility in Strategy Game Don't Kill Them All
Kickstarter needs ~$73,000 in funding
Ship of Fools developer Fika Productions has announced its next game as Don't Kill Them All, a turn-based strategy and management title where you must help a clan of orcs better themselves and gain more of a perspective on life beyond killing. A Kickstarter page has been set up to aid production, with the team...
News American Tarnished Compete for 'Life-Sized' Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Boss Statue
10-foot of Messmer the Impaler could be yours
As the final days of our pre-Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree world draw to a close, publisher Bandai Namco is spinning up the hype machine, offering all willing Tarnished (located in North America) a place in the Return to Grace video contest. The first prize is a 10-foot tall statue of Shadow of the...
News Revamped Deathverse: Let It Die Will Be Less Deathverse, More Let It Die
Make of that what you will
Supertrick Games, the studio behind the undercooked multiplayer outing Deathverse: Let It Die (which was taken offline to be redeveloped last year), and the PS4 survival game Let It Die, has emerged to offer both progress updates and apologies, with the aid of some costuming. In a new developer diary, director Hideyuki...
News Star Wars Costumes Are Now Available in Fall Guys for a Limited Time
May the 7th be with you
Star Wars Day (May the 4th) has now been and gone, but the sci-fi fun isn't over just yet. In what's certainly one of its biggest collabs yet, Fall Guys is crossing paths with the ever-popular movie franchise, bringing some new costumes and other cosmetics from a galaxy far, far away. These new items are now available in the...
Monday6th May 2024
Guide Stellar Blade: Who Is the Real-Life Model Eve Is Based On?
Eve's real-world alter-ego revealed
Who is the real-life model Eve is based on in Stellar Blade? Eve's curves and revealing attire has attracted a lot of fans to Shift Up's console debut, but is she inspired by a real person and who is it? On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to answer the question: who is the real-life...
News Helldivers 2 PSN Requirement Backtracked on PC After Brutal Review Bombing Campaign
"We're still learning"
Sony has, surprisingly, backtracked on its decision to require a PSN login for PC players of Helldivers 2. In a statement published on social media, the manufacturer said: “The 6th May update, which would have required Steam and PSN account linking for new players and for current players beginning 30th May, will not be...
News Helldivers 2 May Turn Negative Steam Reviews into a Fashionable In-Game Cape
Every cloud
In case you somehow missed it, the last few days have been unusually rocky for Helldivers 2 and developer Arrowhead Game Studios. PlayStation reinstated its PSN-Steam account linking mandate — which was always meant to be in place, but was temporarily removed due to the game's launch issues. This saw an enormous backlash
Guide Stellar Blade: Altess Levoire Walkthrough - Passcodes, Camps
Going underground
Looking for an Altess Levoire walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the underground area, which takes Shift Up's console debut in a different direction, as it becomes more of a third-person shooter. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Altess Levoire...
News PS5 Launch Makes Sea of Thieves One of USA's Best-Selling Games
Up to second from #36
Sea of Thieves has been named the second best-selling game in the USA for the week ending 27th April 2024 thanks to its early access PS5 launch. The port from Xbox consoles officially released on 30th April 2024, but a Premium Edition offering five days of early access sold well enough to make it the country's second...
All the best games on every PlayStation
What are the best PlayStation games? Well, this is a huge question; countless video games have been released across all of Sony's consoles, so picking just a handful of the very best is a tall order. Fortunately, we have plenty of guides that may help. If you're looking for the very best games you can play on...
Rumour Next Tomb Raider Said to Be Open World, Set in India
How far will Lara roam?
A reasonably compelling rumour is doing the rounds that suggests the next Tomb Raider game, in development at Crystal Dynamics and to be published by Amazon Games, will be an open world epic set in India. Traversal methods will be motorcycle and parachute, and it sounds like Lara's next adventure could be the most expansive...
Poll What Do You Think of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Ending?
Materia desires
Spoiler Warning: Naturally, this article contains major story spoilers for both the original Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It's been over two months since the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and so we think it's about time to try and discuss the game's ending. With Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Square Enix made it clear...
News Activision Reportedly Rejected Vicarious Visions' Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Pitch
In favour of supplementary work on Call of Duty
Nostalgic players on PS5 and PS4 warmly received Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, so it seemed reasonable enough to assume that another collection could be in the offing. Sadly, according to a new report, Vicarious Visions pitched Activision on the subject, but it was summarily rejected, with the studio...
News Review Bombers Were Even Attacking Other Games Made by Helldivers 2 Dev
Collateral damage
This weekend's review bombing of Helldivers 2 over Sony's mandated PSN requirement even affected other games before the Japanese giant walked it back. Sucker Punch at least got out in front of the situation, as Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut was confirmed to only require PSN for i
News Single-Player Ghost of Tsushima PC Content Won't Require PSN Account
Legends, however, is another matter entirely
Likely side-eying how Helldivers 2's mandatory PSN account linking has gone down over the weekend, developer Sucker Punch Productions is making plain precisely what will be required to enjoy the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut PC port, out on 16th May. If such things matter to you, the good...
News Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Gets Two New Game Modes, Cosmetics in Final Update
Completing Kickstarter pledges
The wonderful Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is set to receive its final update this month, as developer ArtPlay adds the final features promised to players in the game's Kickstarter campaign back in 2015. This last update will arrive on 9th May, adding two new game modes and one free and three paid cosmetic DLC...
Random GTA 6 Inspires a Real-Life F1 Miami Race Promo
Congrats to Lando Norris
Lando Norris fans will forever remember the 2024 Miami F1 Grand Prix for the likeable driver's first-ever racing win, but there was something else notable about the weekend's video promotions: a GTA 6-inspired clip used to advertise the weekend in general. Utilising the same song from the trailer of Love Is a Long Road by...
Sunday5th May 2024
Taking the nuclear option
Sony has in the last few hours effectively doubled down on its decision to require PC players log into a PSN account to keep playing Helldivers 2 from 4th June 2024 by delisting the game entirely in countries where the service isn't officially available. SteamDB tracking has picked up a very, very long list of nations where...
Guide Stellar Blade: Xion Walkthrough - Cans, Design Patterns, Body Cores
A safe space
Looking for a Xion walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the settlement, which represents the first open area in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Xion walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
Guide Stellar Blade: All Exospine Locations
Get a back bone
Looking for all Exospine locations in Stellar Blade? Exospines can be obtained from red, cube-like crates around the world of Shift Up's console debut, and each has a unique trio of combat buffs. These can be upgraded using in-game resources to further enhance their capabilities, and later on in the game Eve will be able to equip two...
News Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 PvP Multiplayer Looking More and More Likely
Gears of Warhammer
It's yet to be confirmed by developer or publisher, but it's looking like Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 will have an online player-versus-player mode, much like its predecessor. This is according to YouTube channel prdalien0, who's managed to get hold of the sequel's official art book months ahead of Space Marine 2's release on...
Saturday4th May 2024
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2024?
Plus or minus?
Earlier this week, PlayStation confirmed May's PS Plus Essential update, and there are technically four games up for grabs. We say technically because one of them is an expansion in the form of Destiny 2: Lightfall. If you're looking to get into Bungie's live and ongoing shooter, then this could be the time, ahead of The Final Shape's...
News Helldivers 2 PC Is Getting Review Bombed Over PSN Requirement
"I just want to make great games"
Another week, another embarrassing gaming episode. Fresh from Stellar Blade’s overblown “censorship” controversy, players on Steam have taken to review bombing one of the year’s biggest breakout hits: Helldivers 2. As we’ve already reported, developer Arrowhead i
Talking Point Have Sony's Third-Party PS5 Deals Made Up for Its Lack of First-Party Games?
Deal or no deal
We can probably all agree that this current console generation has been a bit weird. Going by the data, the PS5 has been an obvious commercial success so far, but there's plenty of conversation surrounding the console's supposed lack of first-party blockbusters — true PS5 exclusives that really knock your socks off. What's become...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 527
May day
It's been a couple of weeks since your humble host put together the week's WAYP, so it's finally time for yours truly to pull his weight. Without further ado, let's get into it. Aaron Bayne: It's a gaming buffet for me this weekend, which means I'll probably play next to none of them. Regardless though I'm relatively close to beating...
Friday3rd May 2024
Guide New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 5 launch dates
What new PS5 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're after a full list of 2024 PlayStation 5 release dates, you've come to the right place. With the PS5 now in its third year, the number of games heading its way is growing larger and the quality is getting better. We'll be keeping you...
Guide New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation 4 launch dates
What new PS4 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If it's a full list of 2024 PlayStation 4 release dates you need, look no further. As usual, we'll be updating this article throughout the year, refreshing it with new titles and release dates so you can be clear which new PS4 games are on the...
All PS5, PS4 games lists for PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Premium
What are all PS Plus games? Sony's PS5 and PS4 subscription service, PlayStation Plus, is jam-packed with hundreds of games available to members. On this page, we're going to tell you everything you need to know about PS Plus, including a full list of all PS Plus games across all...
Guide New PSVR2 Games Release Dates in 2024
All 2024's upcoming PlayStation VR2 launch dates
What new PSVR2 games release dates in 2024 are coming up? If you're looking for a full list of 2024 PSVR2 release dates, then we've got you covered. Sony's headset is off to a strong start in its first year on the market, with virtual reality developers both big and small committing their support to...
Abandoned earth
Looking for an Eidos 7 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the abandoned city location, which represents the first level in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Eidos 7 walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
News Hundreds of Huge PS5, PS4 Games Discounted for the Weekend
Friday, I'm in love
Looking for something new to play on your PS5 or PS4 this weekend? Well, you’re in luck! Sony has plunged the price of over 100 games through 7th May, with savings of up to 80 per cent on major titles like Grand Theft Auto 5 (£17.49/$14.99), Alan Wake 2 (£39.99), and Madden NFL 24 (£19.99/$13.99). It should be noted, you...
Guide Stellar Blade: Best Builds for Eve
Optimal equipment options
Looking for the best builds for Eve in Stellar Blade? Shift Up's console debut equips its heroine with a suite of combat abilities, but it's up to you to personalise how you want to play using unlockable Exospines and Gear. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we've assembled some approaches you may want to...
Rumour Resident Evil 9 Reveal and Release Imminent, Out in January
At first it was delayed, now it's 2025
Resident Evil 9, the sequel to Resident Evil Village, shall be announced "pretty soon" and release next year, potentially as early as January, noted horror game insider Dusk Golem has this morning claimed. They then reiterate past reporting, suggesting a seven-year development timeline, the largest budget of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Stellar Blade?
Beginning to bel-Eve
Stellar Blade has been out for a week now, and so we're wondering what you think of this latest PS5 exclusive. South Korean developer Shift Up's first attempt at a console release, the blade-based action game was met with many a positive review score — and it seems to have pleased a lot of players, too. "Stellar Blade is a...
News Many, Many More Xbox Ports Plotted for PS5, New Speculation Suggests
Halo! Forza! More?
The hugely successful launch of Sea of Thieves on PS5 this week fulfilled Microsoft’s commitment to Sony’s system, following its widely publicised business update earlier in the year. During that broadcast, boss Phil Spencer focused on four titles: Rare’s aforementioned seafaring release, Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, and Pentiment...
News Helldivers 2 PC Players Blindsided by Seemingly Sudden PSN Account Requirement
Spoiler: It isn't sudden
Everyone is loving Helldivers 2 right now, but if you remember, the game was a bit of mess when it launched. There were all sorts of problems as the game's servers were overflowing with eager Super Earth patriots looking to conquer the galaxy. Now, though, the co-op shooter is in a far more stable state, but something else...
News Sony and Apollo Reportedly Make $26 Billion All-Cash Paramount Bid
Prestige Worldwide
A few weeks back, a report from the New York Times suggested that Sony was currently in talks with a monied partner, Apollo Global Management, to buy the legendary picture house Paramount. Well, the twosome has now drawn up terms, reportedly making an all-cash offer of $26 billion, which, if accepted, could open up Paramount's...
News Korea Announces Bold Plan to Buff Nation's Nascent Console Market
Lies of P, Stellar Blade kick off Korean console renaissance
Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has announced it intends to boldly grow the country's console market, with significant government investment through 2028, in a bid to revitalise the nation's burgeoning games industry. Shift Up's success with Stellar Blade is no doubt part...
News Sony Sings PS Portal's Praises with Accolades Trailer
"...Feels fantastic..."
PlayStation's plucky little PS5 remote option, the PS Portal, continues to be a pleasant surprise for everyone involved, Sony included. The initially iffy-sounding device has proven to be wildly popular, and PlayStation has released an accolades trailer to remind us of the fact, featuring glowing quotes from some of the most...
News Shadow of the Erdtree 'First and Last' Elden Ring DLC, Miyazaki Confirms
"We have no plans to add more content to Elden Ring"
FromSoftware's misery-maker-in-chief, Hidetaka Miyazaki, has confirmed that the imminent Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, arriving on PS5 and PS4 on 21st June, will be the "first and last" piece of additional content the game receives. However, the possibility of an Elden Ring sequel was...
News Family Friendly Level-5 Boss Would Love to Make Violent, Erotic Games
"There’s an abnormal world inside of me"
The boss of Level-5, the Japanese developer best known for family-friendly titles like Professor Layton, Ni no Kuni, and Yokai Watch, apparently has that dog in him, proclaiming his desire to develop both erotic and extremely violent games someday. CEO Akihiro Hino made the surprising admission during an...
News SteamWorld Heist 2 Outlines Tactical Gameplay, Job System in Overview Trailer
Good shot, robot
SteamWorld Heist 2 is a sequel to the acclaimed first entry in Thunderful's turn-based tactics series, announced last month for both PS5 and PS4. While the follow-up shares much in common with the original, it looks to be making some interesting changes to the strategic gameplay, most notably coming down to the introduction of a job...
Thursday2nd May 2024
Guide PS5 Stock: Where To Buy PlayStation 5 and PS5 Slim in May 2024
Best deals and cheapest prices
Which shops have PS5 stock for May 2024? What are the best PlayStation 5 console deals? After a lengthy period of stock struggles, Sony has finally managed to make PS5 consoles much easier to find at retail. As part of our PS5 guide, we're keeping tabs on which stores have PS5 consoles available, including the new PS5...
Guide Stellar Blade Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
Your ultimate resource to ridding the world of Naytibas
Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up's console debut, focusing on buxom heroine Eve in her battle against the nefarious Naytibas. Available from 26th April 2024 on PS5, we awarded the outing an 8/10 in our Stellar Blade review. "Eve’s inaugural outing is largely excellent across the...
News Stellar Blade PS5 Dev Thanks Fans for 'Passion' Following Censorship Controversy
"Stay tuned for updates"
It sounds like Korean developer Shift Up may revert its controversial Stellar Blade outfit changes, as it’s told fans to “stay tuned for updates” and thanked players for their “passion and feedback”. For those out of the loop, a petition went viral this weekend after gamers noticed some alterations to a couple of...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Body Core Locations
A literal life saver
Looking for all Body Core locations in Stellar Blade? Body Cores can be obtained from glowing corpses around the world of Shift Up's console debut, and collecting three of them will increase your HP, allowing you to take more overall damage from attacks. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to reveal all...
Feature Final Fantasy 16 Expansion Pass Review: Is It Worth Buying?
Final Fantasy 16's DLC offering reviewed
Final Fantasy 16 released on the 22nd June 2023, offering up an action-heavy RPG that greatly deviates from the more traditional blueprints of past Final Fantasy titles. Initially, Square Enix had no plans to expand the game with DLC, but several months after its launch, in September 2023, the publisher...
News The New Free-to-Play Skate Is Going Big on Customisation, Licensed Brands, More
New video outlines plans
In case you forgot, EA studio Full Circle is beavering away at a brand new entry in the Skate series. Announced what feels like eons ago (read: 2020), the skateboarding sim is making steady progress, and the team is ready to provide another update in its latest video. Part of its occasional Board Room dev diary series, this...
News Upcoming PS5 Update Will Allow New Ways for Players to Connect
Save a spot for friends with a shareable link
Sony will add a new feature to PS5 later this year, allowing users to invite others to a multiplayer game by generating a shareable link on the console or via the PlayStation App. This link can then be shared on social media or via direct message, allowing AFK, offline, or even players you aren't friends...
News Horizon: Call of the Mountain PSVR2 Director Made Redundant by Dev Firesprite
"Its been a tough time over the past few months"
After almost seven years at the studio, Alex Barnes, director of PSVR2 spinoff Horizon: Call of the Mountain, has been made redundant by Liverpoool-based developer Firesprite. In March, a report from Eurogamer alleged that a toxic work culture had been allowed to develop at the PlayStation f
News Ubisoft's Free-to-Play Shooter XDefiant Drops on PS5 This Month
Defy this
First announced back in 2021, XDefiant now has a confirmed release date on PS5. The free-to-play shooter, developed by Ubisoft San Francisco, recently wrapped up a bunch of open sever tests, and now it's ready to fully deploy on the 21st May. The launch version will include five playable factions — including Dedsec from Watch Dogs —...
News £200 Fallout Backpack Will Mark You as a Vault-Dweller
Plus, replica Pip-Boy 3000!
Lucy's already iconic backpack from Amazon's Fallout adaptation is now up for pre-order at UK retailer Game (thanks
News Encouraged by Baldur's Gate 3, Hasbro Bets $1 Billion on Internal Game Development
"In a lot of ways, it makes sense for Hasbro to be in this space"
Revolutionary RPG Baldur's Gate 3 was the surpise hit of 2023; a confluence of contributing factors that led to Larian's creating a once-in-a-generation level experience. But Larian has left the building, moving onwards and upwar
News Helldivers 2 Is Already One of Sony's Best-Ever Sellers in the US
Democracy always wins
This author thought Helldivers 2 was going to be a colossal flop, so it just goes to show how unpredictable this industry can be. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently sits behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the...
News Ice Your Enemies with Helldivers 2's Latest Premium Warbond, Polar Patriots
Available 9th May
For all you democracy dealers out there, a brand new Warbond is soon to join Helldivers 2, giving you yet more rewards to earn. Launching on 9th May, Polar Patriots is its name, and this snowy-themed Warbond is frozen over with cool new stuff. It includes three new primary weapons — the AR-61 Tenderizer, SMG-72 Pummeler, and...
News THQ Nordic Showcase Adds to This Year's Growing List of Summer Gaming Events
Norse one
We hope your calendars are clear over the next few months, because the games industry is pretending E3 is still alive with numerous showcase events this summer. The latest publisher hopping on the bandwagon is THQ Nordic, as it's bringing back the THQ Nordic Showcase this August. The company made the announcement recently on its socials:...
News Baldur's Gate 3 PS5 Deluxe Edition Delayed in North America, as Other Regions Ship This Week
Production issues to blame
The physical 'Deluxe Edition' of Baldur's Gate 3 was scheduled to ship this month, but it's been hit with an unfortunate delay. As outlined by developer Larian on social media, the delay will specifically impact PS5 and Xbox buyers in North America, and it's down to "production issues" which are apparently out of the...
News The Star Wars Force Will Be Strong with Fortnite This May 4th
When universes collide
Star Wars and Fortnite have always enjoyed a fruitful partnership, but now Disney’s put its sizeable bank balance behind Epic Games, there was always the possibility of a greater collaboration. And after weeks of teasing, that’s exactly what’s been announced. Beginning from 3rd May, the eve of Star Wars Day, you can...
News Final Fantasy 16 New Game+ Glitch to Be Fixed in PS5 Patch Next Week
Trophy fixes included too
Square Enix has revealed the bugs stopping Final Fantasy XVI players from starting New Game+ and unlocking specific Trophies will be fixed in a PS5 patch slated to arrive at the end of next week. When beginning a second playthrough and deciding to skip the prologue, some users are not seeing essential party members spawn,...
News Sony's Shuhei Yoshida, Greg Rice Will Deliver Opening Keynote at Brighton Dev Expo
Indie experts take the stage
PlayStation's Shuhei Yoshida and Greg Rice will present the opening keynote at the Develop: Brighton gaming expo in July, it's been confirmed. A conference designed for game developers, the two indie experts will host the "Supporting Indies and Creativity in Game Development" keynote in Brighton, UK on 11th July 2024...
News Arrowhead to Patch Eruptor as Helldivers 2 Community Reveals Ricochet Issue
When friendly fire isn't
The Helldivers 2 community isn't entirely impressed with developer Arrowhead's latest patch, 01.000.300, which, according to some, significantly nerfed players' fun. In the patch notes, a fix for the seemingly busted way shrapnel ricochets was alleged, but the community has since proved the problem still exists, although...
Wednesday1st May 2024
Guide PS Stars Guide: All Campaigns and Solutions (May 2024)
Your ultimate guide to Sony's loyalty scheme
PS Stars, or PlayStation Stars, is a free loyalty program for PS5 and PS4 which enables you to earn PS Store credit, free games, and Digital Collectibles. If you're a PS Plus subscriber, then you'll earn additional Points based on each PS Store purchase you make. In this PS Stars guide, we're going to...
Guide PS Stars: All Rewards and How to Get Them
All digital collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit currently available
Looking for all Rewards and how to get them in PS Stars? The primary purpose of Sony's new loyalty scheme is to earn Points which can be exchanged for Digital Collectibles, free games, and PS Store credit. On this page, as part of our PS Stars guide
News PS Plus Essential Games for May 2024 Announced
Four PS5, PS4 titles on offer
Sony has today confirmed the three PS5, PS4 games PS Plus Essential members can look forward to playing as part of their subscription for May 2024. Available to download from Tuesday, 7th May 2024, they are: EA Sports FC 24 (PS5, PS4) | Review Ghostrunner 2 (PS5) | Review Tunic (PS5, P
News Ghost of Tsushima Freezing Fixed, No Update Required
Sneak attack
Update: Sucker Punch says it's put a stop to the freezing problem that's been plaguing Ghost of Tsushima since the release of its latest update. Patch 2.19 adds support for crossplay, but after installing it, players were quick to report a stuttering and hitching issue that occurred frequently during gameplay. For some, it was so bad...
News Stellar Blade's PS5 User Score Keeps Getting Higher and Higher
Shifting up
Update: Since publishing this article earlier in the week, Stellar Blade's user score rating has increased another point, up to 9.3 from the Metacritic community. That makes it one of the highest rated PS5 games of all time. Original Article: Stellar Blade has proven a hit with critics, achieving a very respectable Metacritic score of...
News Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Sales Remain Muted in the USA, Compared to Past Games
Reportedly well behind Remake
There's been a lot of discussion surrounding the commercial success of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The PS5 exclusive launched on the 29th February, but despite garnering near universal acclaim from critics, questions were quickly raised regarding sales numbers, with Square Enix yet to provide any official statistics (which...
News PS4 Classic Horizon Zero Dawn Set to Leave PS Plus Extra
Gone from 21st May
The PS Store listing for Horizon Zero Dawn has been updated to state it's leaving PS Plus Extra on 21st May 2024. As a first-party title published by Sony and internally developed at Guerrilla Games, the move comes as a surprise as it was thought all the titles Sony holds the rights to would remain on the service in perpetuity...
Guide Upcoming PS5 Games for May and June 2024
Dragon Ball! Elden Ring! SMTV!
On the hunt for some shiny new games for your PS5? Well, you're certainly in the right place! 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...
News Alan Wake 2 Yet to Recoup Dev, Marketing Expenses as Tencent Raises Stake
Further proof of why we don't deserve nice things
Despite the love it received from core gamers and critics alike, Remedy's recent effort, Alan Wake 2, has yet to make back its development and marketing budget. This surprising situation has plenty of contributing factors, which we first covered in December, but the reality is that sales are soft. No...
Talking Point What's Next for Xbox Games on PS5, PS4?
Phase one complete
Following yesterday's launch of Sea of Thieves on PS5, Microsoft has now delivered on its initial multi-platform promise to bring some of its exclusive Xbox experiences to new consoles. Having made the surprise announcement in February, the firm has brought Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and the aforementioned seafaring...
News TopSpin 2K25 Is Being Slaughtered for Its Always Online Requirement, Even When Playing Solo
Double fault
The recently released TopSpin 2K25 is a fantastic tennis title, but the game's currently being blasted for its always online requirement. Yep, this is one of those games where you need a connection to the servers before you can actually play it — even if you just want to grind through career mode or enjoy a local match. Inevitably,...
News OlliOlli, Kerbal Space Program Teams Shut Down by GTA Publisher
Roll7 and Intercept Games shuttered
Take-Two will shut down OlliOlli World and Rollerdrome studio Roll7 as well as Kerbal Space Program team Intercept Games as it looks to cut five per cent of its workforce. The news was revealed by
News Brand New Batman: Arkham Game Is a VR Exclusive on Meta Quest 3
Not like this
After the disappointment that was Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, wouldn't an entirely new entry in the Batman: Arkham series go over nicely? Well, that wish has come true, but you won't find it on any PlayStation hardware. Batman: Arkham Shadow is a VR title exclusive to Meta Quest 3, releasing at the end of 2024. Catch it in...
Poll Are You Playing Sea of Thieves on PS5?
Raise the sails
The highly rated co-op adventure that is Sea of Thieves has arrived on PS5, marking developer Rare's first ever release on PlayStation platforms, if you can believe it. The game first launched for Xbox One and PC back in 2018, and it's been heavily updated over the years, to the point where it's managed to maintain a very healthy...
News Diablo 4 Season 4 Ditches Content Model, Will Rework Loot Instead
"Loot Reborn" arrives 14th May
Diablo IV's upcoming Season 4 promises to be transformative. Blizzard has decided to forgo the usual swathe of service content, instead using the opportunity to rework how itemisation builds crafting work and introduce improvements and fixes requested by the player base. Arriving on 14th May, Loot Reborn will...
News Terminids Bust Loose While Helldivers 2 Community Debates Alleged Fun Nerf
Just another day under Managed Democracy
Helldivers 2's latest patch, 01.000.300, dropped yesterday. It introduced sweeping balancing changes to the game and announced in-universe that the previously placid Terminids had broken free of their humane enclosures. While these once-captive sources of E-710 (which Socialists will suggest is just "oil"...
News Mar 2024 USA Sales: Dragon's Dogma 2 Tops the Charts, Helldivers 2 Is Unstoppable
Democracy at work
March was a good month for new games, as a number of fresh releases walked straight into the USA software charts. As per Circana (formerly NPD) analyst Mat Piscatella, it was Dragon's Dogma 2 that caught fire in March, claiming the crown as the month's best-selling title. The action RPG sequel is also the third best-selling game of...
News 'Americana Naivete' Essential to Fallout, Series Will Remain in US
"Keep mysterious lands mysterious!”
Whether exploring the irradiated monuments of Washington D.C. in Fallout 3 or gambling away your last couple of Caps on The Strip in Fallout: New Vegas, the series' North American setting is an essential piece of the puzzle. And while players have previously been given tantalising glimpses of how the rest of...
News Deliver Us Mars Dev Lays Off Team Due to Lack of Publishing Options
Publisher's purse strings pulled tight
Deliver Us the Moon, Deliver Us Mars developer KeokeN Interactive has laid off its entire team due to a lack of publishing options — a worrying sign of things to come. Co-founder and CEO Koen Deetman warned last month that this might be the case following the frosty reception many smaller studios seeking...
News Stellar Blade Dev Is Plotting Boss Rush Mode for PS5 Smash Hit
Run it back
Stellar Blade’s boss battles are among its most memorable moments, so it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that developer Shift Up is plotting a kind of boss rush mode for its PS5 debut. Teased by director Hyung-Tae Kim in an interview with Korean publication Nate, he revealed that some kind of arcade-style back-to-back boss challenge...
News Earth Defense Force 6 Heads West on PS5, PS4 This July
PS Plus members get a 10% discount
D3 has confirmed it'll be bringing Earth Defense Force 6 to Western shores on PS5, PS4 from 24th July 2024, just shy of two years after its original Japanese release. A tongue-in-cheek news bulletin trailer has been posted online to mark the update and pre-orders are live on the PS Store now. The release date means...