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February2024
News PS Plus Essential Games for March 2024 Announced
Kung fu! Racing! Your neighbour!
Sony has confirmed the lineup of PS5, PS4 games coming to PS Plus Essential for March 2024. Yesterday's leak shared Sifu is one of them — which is now official — but now we know the complete selection. All will be available to download and play from Tuesday, 5th March 2024, with the lineup looking like this:...
News Almost 3,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Epic PS Store Sale
Untighten your belt
It’s that time of the month once more where Sony makes your wallet scream in pain with a deluge of discounts, spanning almost 3,000 games and add-on packs this time. There are an absolute wealth of standouts here, including the excellent Monster Hunter World for just £7.99/$9.99 and the Deluxe Edition of Lies of P for a new...
News SMT 5: Vengeance Gets Extended Trailer, Physical Pre-Orders on PS5
Digital devil drama
The recently revealed Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is out on PS5 and PS4 this June, when PlayStation players will get a chance to experience the demonic RPG, once exclusive to Nintendo Switch. Along with an extended cut trailer, Atlus has revealed the fancy physical editions fans can now pre-order for PS5 (PS4 pre-orders will...
News Clive Rosfield and Karlach Host the Future Games Show Spring Showcase Next Month
Playing roles
If you've been itching for another video game presentation, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase has got you covered. The digital event is set to take place next month, and as per usual, it's secured some familiar voice talent to stand in as hosts for the show. This time around, it'll be Ben Starr (Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy 16)...
News Clues from McDonald's, Voice Actors, More Suggest MultiVersus May Soon Resurface
Is news imminent?
MultiVersus released back in 2022 as a public beta test, and it immediately proved popular. It was available to play for free for almost a year, but developer Player First Games took the beta down, promising the game would return in a more complete state in 2024. Now, a series of evidence has begun popping up, suggesting some news...
News EA Sports F1 24 Gears Up for May Launch on PS5, PS4, Official Reveal Coming April
We bet it'll look like F1
This feels like it's come around super fast, but it's time once again for the next official Formula One game. Codemasters has released the above teaser for EA Sports F1 24, this year's instalment in the motorsport sim series. While it doesn't give us many clues as to what's new, a press release gives us a little more...
News PS Plus Essential Game for March 2024 Leaked
One you might've been waiting for
After a lengthy absence, PS Plus leaker Billbil-kun has returned to the scene to share what they've heard is one of the PS Plus Essential games for March 2024. The full lineup will be revealed by Sony tomorrow, but the prominent insider says Sifu for PS5, PS4 will be one of the games on offer. Released in 2022, the...
News Star Wars Battlefront Pack Lights Up PS Store Pre-Order Charts
Competing with FF7 Rebirth, Elden Ring DLC
With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth right around the corner, you would likely assume the Square Enix sequel to be dominating the pre-order charts found on Sony's own PS Store. However, for roughly a week now, this hasn't actually been the case. Ever since the confirmation of the PS5, PS4 Star Wars Battlefront...
News Disney Dreamlight Valley Welcomes Monsters Inc's Mike and Sulley in Upcoming Update
Arriving later this week
This week sees the arrival of another big, free update for Disney Dreamlight Valley. The life sim had its full 1.0 launch back in December, and the imminent Laugh Floor update will be the first major addition of 2024. As its name implies, the focus is on Disney and Pixar's Monsters, Inc., bringing main characters Mike...
News Surprise Final Fantasy 7 Remake Patch Changes the Ending
Aerith's final line has been edited
Square Enix issued an unexpected PS5, PS4 patch for Final Fantasy VII Remake yesterday, which upon close inspection by fans, reveals the final voiceline spoken by Aerith has been changed. Rather than looking up to the sky and explaining "I miss it. The steel sky.", she now remarks: "This sky... I don't like it."...
News Elden Ring Legend Let Me Solo Her Might Stop Fighting Malenia When Shadow of the Erdtree Drops
Let her never know rest
It's hard to believe it's been two years since one Elden Ring player rose above all others, proving their right to the throne of Elden Lord through repetitive ritual combat. Let Me Solo Her, as this jar-clad hero would come to be known, would dutifully slay the game's most brutal boss for players single-handedly, becoming an...
News Shibuya Action RPG REYNATIS Slated for PS5, PS4 Launch Later This Year in the West
A kinda magic
FuRyu’s compelling Shibuya-set action RPG outing REYNATIS has attracted a lot of interest since being announced for the PS5 and PS4 in Japan last week, but many were waiting on confirmation of a Western release. Following this week’s full-length trailer, that’s now come courtesy of NIS America, who’s signed on as publisher in...
News Stardew Valley Anniversary Reveals Update Release Window, Over 30 Million Copies Sold
Farm business is booming
In celebration of cosy farming sim Stardew Valley's eighth anniversary, sole creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone has revealed roughly when we can get our dirt-smeared hands on the game's eagerly anticipated 1.6 update, which is shaping up to be a real doozy. Barone revealed the PC release date for the update is 19th March,...
News Foamstars Season 2 Groovy Disco Adds New Playable Character, Extra Missions, More
Murder on the dance floor
Foamstars, the not-as-bad-as-everyone-would-have-you-believe multiplayer shooter from Square Enix, is soon to enter its second season. Starting on 8th March, season two is titled Groovy Disco, and it brings with it a bunch of treats, most notably a brand new playable character. Coiff Guy is his name, and you can see some...
News UK Sales Charts: Helldivers 2 Bucks Industry Trend with Rising Weekly Sales
Boom
There are games that sold better at physical retail in the UK last week, but Helldivers 2 is doing something most other titles aren't. In almost all cases, a game's sales will spike immediately and then quickly taper off, settling into a steady rhythm after the first few weeks. However, Arrowhead's smash hit co-op shooter is going against that...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Owl Locations and Rewards
Where to find every owl
What are all owl locations and rewards in Tales of Arise? Throughout the game, you'll come across Dahnan Owls, cute creatures that, when discovered, give you cosmetic rewards. In this Tales of Arise guide, we've listed every owl and its location, along with the rewards that you can expect. Spoiler Warning: Some of the...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Outfits and Where to Find Them
All character outfits
What are all outits and where do you find them in Tales of Arise? Throughout the game, you'll come across outfits that can be equipped at any time, changing the appearance of your characters. Some of these costumes are unlocked during the main story and can't be missed, while others have special requirements. In this Tales of...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Weapons and How to Get Them
Every weapon in the game
What are all weapons and how do you get them in Tales of Arise? Well you've come to the right place. In this Tales of Arise guide, we've catalogued every single weapon in the game, complete with screenshots and how they can be acquired. If you're looking for the best weapons (and armor) in the game, be sure to check out the...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Artifact Locations and What They Do
Blast from the past
Where are all Artifact locations, and what do Artifacts do in Tales of Arise? Artifacts are key items which, once discovered, provide unique gameplay effects. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going to go over what each Artifact does, and where you can find it. Tales of Arise Artifacts - What You Need to Know: Again,...
Guide Tales of Arise: All Devil's Arms and How to Get Them
Welcome to The Otherworld
What are the Devil's Arms and how do you get them in Tales of Arise? The Devil's Arms are incredibly powerful weapons that have appeared in previous Tales games. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going to list all of the Devil's Arms, complete with screenshots and details on how to acquire them. If you're looking for the...
Guide Tales of Arise Guide: Tips, Tricks, and Everything You Need to Know
Arise!
Tales of Arise is a Japanese role-playing game, and the latest instalment in Bandai Namco's long running Tales series. It's available on both PS5 and PS4, and features a long, character-driven story as well as action-based combat. It was also made available through PS Plus Extra, Sony's subscription service, and Game Pass starting on the...
Guide Tales of Arise: Best Weapons and Armor For All Characters
Ultimate equipment for each party member
What are the best weapons and armor for all characters in Tales of Arise? As is the case with many classic Japanese role-playing games, each character in Tales of Arise has optimal, or ultimate equipment — weapons and armor that have better stats than anything else. In this Tales of Arise guide, we're going...
News REYNATIS Looks Like a Scruffy But Oddly Appealing PS5, PS4 Action RPG
Shibuya spirit
We can’t, in good faith, complain about the time it takes to make PS5 and PS4 games – and then turn around and criticise REYNATIS for looking a little sloppy. Studios are spending reckless amounts of money making AAA titles these days, so perhaps it’s time we lowered our expectations and accepted some slightly scruffier releases...
Hands On Unicorn Overlord Has the Potential to Be One of 2024's Best RPGs
Vanillaware doesn't miss
Look, at this point, we're automatically sold on anything Vanillaware does. The Japanese studio has an incredible track record stretching back to the PS2, and although it's an eternity away from being the most well-known developer in the world, there's simply no denying the quality of its output — especially in recent...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 517
Drive to survive
We're now mere days away from the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which we suspect is going to dominate WAYP from this point on. Time for one last hurrah before Cloud and crew arrive, then. Aaron Bayne: After sinking roughly 10 hours into it, I'm hoping to seriously spec out my station wagon in Pacific Drive this weekend. It's...
A strong month for Sony
January 2024 was a busy month for new game releases, and the freshly published USA software charts demonstrate this fact quite well. As per Circana's Mat Piscatella, six new titles made the cut, with four of those games pushing straight into the top ten (all platforms included). Tekken 8 was arguably the biggest winner of...
News F1-Style Arcade Racer New Star GP Hits the Grid on PS4 in Early March
Start your engines
New Star GP, a promising-looking indie racer, is fast on the approach. The F1-inspired title now has an official release date; it's coming to PS4 on 7th March, 2024. Announced for consoles last month, New Star GP is a retro-tinged, arcadey spin on Formula One action. Despite its colourful presentation and forgiving handling,...
News Superb Metroidvania Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown to Get Free Updates
First one will be out soon
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown studio Ubisoft Montpellier has announced it'll be delivering a series of free PS5, PS4 updates for the game in the coming months. That content will take the shape of new modes and challenges, with the first one "coming soon". As a tease, it's suggested you train with Artaban and play the...
News Unicorn Overlord's Gorgeous PS5, PS4 Demo Is Available Now
Marching orders
Fans anticipating Unicorn Overlord, the gorgeous-looking tactical RPG from Vanillaware and Atlus, can dive into it now, as the game's demo is officially available on PS5 and PS4, following 24 hours of exclusivity on Nintendo Switch. The best part? Progress made will carry over to the full game, allowing you to get a headstart on the...
News Brock Lesnar, Vince McMahon Removed from WWE 22K24 Final Roster
But perhaps not gone entirely
2K Sports has revealed the final roster for the upcoming WWE 2K24, an impressive gathering of over 204 playable superstars, including 70 Legends no longer on main rosters and eight managers. Still, fans quickly noted some high-profile names missing from the list: 7-time WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and former WWE chairman...
News Xbox May Need to Familiarise Itself with PS5, PS4's Platinum Trophies
PlatinumTrophy
The first Xbox game has launched on PS5 and PS4: it’s historical adventure Pentiment, from developer Obsidian. By all accounts thus far, it’s a strong port of an exceptionally well-liked game, and we’re looking to bring you a review as quickly as possible. In the meantime, there’s one thing we noticed about the conversion that...
News Elden Ring Sales Soar to 23 Million Ahead of Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Likely to shift a couple more, too
FromSoftware's magnum opus, Elden Ring, has passed another impressive sales milestone, with the Souls-Like great having shipped more than 23 million copies to date. Publisher Bandai Namco announced the impressive figure following the reveal of its eagerly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This figure includes...
News SMT 5: Vengeance Includes a Second Campaign with New Story, Demons
Choose from two different paths
When Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance launches on PS5 and PS4 this June, you will be able to choose between two different campaigns: the original one seen on Nintendo Switch or an updated one that contains a new story, areas, and demons to fight. It's a decision you'll need to make at the start of your playthrough,...
News Xbox's Pentiment Is Out Now on PS5, PS4
Priced at £15.99 / $19.99
Select titles from Xbox's first-party studios are going multi-platform, and the first of the confirmed four is available now: Pentiment. From Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds developer Obsidian Entertainment, it's a murder-mystery game where you must solve a series of murders in the 16th century Bavarian Alps. Art...
News Become Sentient AI and Escape an Evil Corporation in Satirical Strategy Ctrl Alt Deal
AI-pe escape
Artificial intelligence is a real hot button topic at the moment. As huge strides in the technology are made seemingly every day, concerns about how it'll be used and abused remain unanswered. As we navigate this tricky time, then, it's inevitable that it'll inspire creative works — such as Ctrl Alt Deal, for instance. This...
News Gundam Breaker 4 Should Be a Return to Form on PS5, PS4 This Year
Breaking old ground
Bandai Namco has announced Gundam Breaker 4 for PS5 and PS4. This is the latest instalment in the long-running Gundam Breaker series, which, outside of the frankly terrible New Gundam Breaker, has never been fully released here in the west. The previous mainline title, Gundam Breaker 3, was a smash hit with fans of the franchise...
News New PS5, PS4 Passkey Feature Means You Don't Have to Remember Your Password Anymore
Sign in with a PC or smart device
Logging into your PSN account is already pretty secure thanks to two-factor authentication (you should really activate that if you haven't, by the way), but if you find it a hassle entering your password every time, you're in luck. PlayStation now supports sign-ins via a passkey, allowing you to use your computer or...
News A Bloodborne Remake on PS6 Might Have More 'Value', Creator Suggests
"New hardware is definitely a part of what gives these remakes value"
A Bloodborne remake, remaster, or even just a re-release has been at the top of many FromSoftware fans' wishlists for years now, but as more time passes and other titles receive such treatment over the PS4 classic, hope might be starting to fade. Sony owns the IP so FromSoftware...
News PS5, PS4 Action RPG REYNATIS Looks Hella Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts
Magic in Shibuya
It looks janky as heck in this debut trailer, but there’s certainly promise in the Shibuya-set REYNATIS. Announced during the Japanese edition of this week’s Nintendo Direct, but coming to both PS5 and PS4, the FuRyu published affair is being helmed by high-profile Square Enix alumni Kazushige Nojima, Yoko Shimomura, and...
News Outgoing PlayStation Exec Says Sony Must Continue to Entertain, Surprise, and Delight
"We're an entertainment business"
Jim Ryan is hanging up his DualSense and leaving PlayStation after a wildly successful 30-year career next month. While his misunderstood, deeply dry sense of humour has landed him in hot water with enthusiasts on numerous occasions, no one could criticise his achievements at the company, which has seen Sony become...
News Jeff Minter Takes Centre Stage in Digital Eclipse's Next PS5, PS4 Interactive Documentary
Sheep shape
Jeff Minter’s output is iconic. Perhaps best known for Tempest 2000, the British developer’s catalogue spans all the way back to the 80s, with the likes of Gridrunner and Revenge of the Mutant Camels. That portfolio is being documented as part of a new interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse, which is scheduled to deploy on 13th...
News Begin Planning Your Unicorn Overlord Adventure with Free PS5, PS4 Demo
Save progress will transfer to full game
Vanillaware’s anticipated tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord will march to PS5 and PS4 from 8th March, and you’ll be able to start planning your adventure from 23rd February, when a free demo will release on the PS Store. The digital download is already available on the Nintendo Switch, but it’s timed...
News Konami's Retro Felix the Cat Releases Are Purring to PS5, PS4 Next Month
NES and Game Boy classics included
Konami has made some truly amazing tie-ins over the years, and Felix the Cat is one we’re particularly fond of. Originally released for the NES and Game Boy in 1992 and 1993 respectively, these classic side-scrollers see you assume the role of the iconic animated feline in a couple of vibrant side-scrollers which...
News Ultra-Rare GBA Side-Scroller Ninja Five-O Will Be Resurrected for PS5, PS4
Konami classic makes a comeback
We are truly living in blessed times. Konami’s ultra-rate – and ultra-expensive – GBA side-scroller Ninja Five-O is coming to PS5 and PS4, courtesy of Limited Run Games’ loveable Carbon Engine. Originally released in 2003 by Konami, the title – known as Ninja Cop in Europe – sees you working your way...
News Elden Ring 2 Not in FromSoftware's Plans Right Now, But Don't Rule It Out Entirely
"There might be more ideas in the future"
FromSoftware has claimed it doesn't have any plans right now for an Elden Ring sequel after the game's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC releases in June, but it's not ruling the possibility out entirely. Speaking to IGN, creator Hidetaka Miyazaki essentially gives a "never say never" response when quizzed about a...
News Pentiment and Hi-Fi Rush Treated to Physical PS5 Versions by Limited Run Games
Pentiment up for pre-order tomorrow
Of the four Xbox games newly announced for Sony systems, it's been revealed Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment will be treated to physical versions on PS5 courtesy of Limited Run Games. Pre-orders for Pentiment go live tomorrow at a price of $34.99, and it'll be available on the retailer's website until 24th March 2024...
News Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree Sounds Like a Mammoth Expansion
10 boss fights, 8 weapon categories
FromSoftware has described Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree as its "largest expansion to date", and now it's backing that claim up with some hard stats. In a round of interviews, creator Hidetaka Miyazaki states the expansion is larger than the Limgrave play space, and is made up of fields, legacy dungeons,...
News Xbox Games Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Pentiment, Grounded All Confirmed for PS5, PS4
Releasing in the coming months
Microsoft has now announced that Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded will be ported to PS5 and PS4 consoles, and all are coming out over the coming months. Here's a breakdown of their platforms and release dates: Pentiment (PS5, PS4) — 22nd February 2024 Hi-Fi Rush (PS5) — 19th Ma
News Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Paints a Picture on PS5, PS4 in 2024
Brushed up
Here's a blast from the past. Disney Epic Mickey, which never did release for PlayStation, is being brought back with a full remake — and this version is coming to PlayStation. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, from THQ Nordic and Purple Lamp, is heading to PS5 and PS4 sometime this year. The game stars Mickey Mouse as he traverses...
News Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Out for PS5, PS4 on 21st June 2024
Will cost £34.99 / $39.99
In a new gameplay trailer, FromSoftware announced Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree will release for PS5, PS4 on 21st June 2024 for £34.99 / $39.99. Check it out above. The story setup goes as follows: "Guided by Empyrean Miquella, players are beckoned to the Land of Shadow, a place obscured by the Erdtree where the...
News Nintendo 3DS' Monster Hunter Stories Retells Its Tale on PS4 This Summer
With vastly improved visuals and voice acting
A remastered version of the more light-hearted Monster Hunter Stories will launch on PS4 this summer, after it originally launched on Nintendo 3DS almost a decade ago. The re-release will feature dramatically improved visuals, with enhanced lighting and textures, as well as full English and Japanese...
News The Best Star Wars Battlefront Games Are Coming to PS5, PS4
Not in a galaxy far, far away either
Wow, out of nowhere! The Star Wars Battlefront games are not necessarily renowned for their contemporary incarnations, but their original PS2 outings instead. And now they’re making a comeback, with full online multiplayer for up to 64-players. Due out on 14th March for PS5 and PS4, the Star Wars Battlefront...
News Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance on PS5, PS4 Confirmed, Out in June 2024
Pre-orders go live next week
Following the age rating leak at the start of this week, an updated version of Shin Megami Tensei V has been confirmed for PS5 and PS4. Dubbed SMT V: Vengeance, it releases on 21st June 2024 and ports the base game to Sony systems along with a "new storyline featuring new locations, demons, and choices to make"...
News Tales of Arise Burns Through 3 Million Sales
Another milestone
First released in 2021, Tales of Arise has officially topped 3 million sales. The PS5 and PS4 RPG was previously crowned the fastest selling Tales title ever, having moved 1 million copies in its first week. It then went on to hit 2 million sales by April 2022, so it really has done well for itself over the last couple of years...
News Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Brings Goofy Asymmetrical Horror to PS5 in June
Give 'em a nose job
Are you really a cult hit horror movie if you don't have an asymmetrical horror game to call your own? The answer to this rhetorical question in 2024 is "no", and so Killer Klowns from Outer Space is doing something about it. Announced at Gamescom last year, the video game based on the late 80s horror comedy flick is on the way,...
Talking Point Should Sony Be More Transparent About PS5, PS4's Most Played Games?
#Trending
What are the most played games on the PS5 and PS4? We can probably make some educated guesses: you’d expect Fortnite, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and EA Sports FC to be right up there. But we don’t actually know, do we? Aside from its monthly downloadable sales report and an ambiguous trending section on the PS Store, the Japanese...
News PS5, PS4 Is Losing the SEO War Against Its Rivals
Search engine ranks are really low
Ignoring Nintendo and its library of culturally iconic intellectual property, PlayStation dominates the video games industry around the world. PS5, despite missing its lofty forecast, is by far the biggest home console on the planet – and its home to some of the most popular game franchises, both from first-party...
News Eight Years Later, Capcom Reflects on Street Fighter 5's Rocky Launch
Nostalgia trigger
For those of you too young to remember, almost eight years ago to the day, Street Fighter 5 launched in 2016 in a somewhat lacking state. To be clear, what was there was great, as we noted at the time, but the small roster of characters (16 at launch) or dedicated single-player game modes was certainly noteworthy. Capcom regrets...
News Lady Gaga Announces Fortnite Festival Collaboration, Corrects Typo
Better late than never
Musical sensation Lady Gaga, who goes by Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta offstage, has announced some sort of upcoming collaboration thing with Fortnite Festival, to be revealed imminently. More relevant to our particular brand of pedantry, Gaga has also acknowledged a typo made some four years ago, which we think...
News Elden Ring DLC Reveal Trailer Debuts in Less Than 24 Hours
Three minutes of gameplay confirmed
Pretty much out of nowhere, FromSoftware has confirmed it will be debuting a reveal trailer for Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree on Wednesday, 21st February 2024 at 3pm GMT / 7am PT / 10am ET. Featuring gameplay from the PS5, PS4 expansion, it'll be three minutes long and you can catch it on the Bandai Namco...
News Highly Acclaimed Poker Roguelike Balatro Out Now on PS5, PS4, Free Trial on PS Plus Premium
Not joking around
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Balatro right now, the poker-based roguelike deckbuilder. While this is a genre many balk at, the indie title has thus far proven to be a winner, with early reviews putting it in the 90s on Metacritic. It's now available on PS5 and PS4. Each run begins with a regular deck of standard playing...
News Sifu Marks Three Million Sales and Second Anniversary with New Outfits
Including one from Absolver
Sifu developer SloClap is celebrating the intricate brawler's second anniversary by confirming two final outfits are being added to the game today. While it was thought support for the PS5, PS4 game was being wrapped up in September last year, the studio today announced sales have surpassed three million units, so the...
News Assassin's Creed Mirage PS5, PS4 Update 1.0.7 Adds Permadeath Mode, Available Now
Here are all the patch notes
Ubisoft has just released the latest game update for Assassin's Creed Mirage, last year's back-to-the-roots entry in the stealth action series. The headline change in this major patch is the addition of Permadeath mode, but there are of course plenty of other fixes and improvements too. Update 1.0.7 is available now on...
News PS Plus Extra, Premium Lose Another Seven Games Soon
It's your Last Chance to Play them
As is pretty much tradition at this point, the arrival of new PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium titles means the service's Last Chance to Play section has also been updated with what's leaving. Expected to leave on 19th March 2024, the PS5, PS4 games departing are: Civilization VI (PS4) Tchia (PS5,
News New PS Plus Extra, Premium Update Makes 13 More Games Available Now
Time for some retribution
The monthly PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium updates are now live on PS5 and PS4, signalling the arrival of 13 new titles to play. From recent PS5 titles to a few PS1 and PSP classics, the February 2024 refresh should have at least one or two things for every type of PlayStation player. With the lineup available now in the...
News Resistance Retribution's PS5, PS4 Platinum Won't Take Too Much Effort
You got this
Resistance Retribution is one of the retro re-releases we’ve really been looking forward to on PS5 and PS4, ever since it was rated for Sony’s contemporary consoles over a year ago. The game, originally released on PSP, is a really strong third-person shooter – and while its handheld limitations are likely to be on display in this...
News Cleanse Filthy Warhammer 40,000 Vehicles in Blessed PowerWash Simulator DLC
"It is an honour to service these triumphant vessels"
The grimdark future of Warhammer 40,000 is just about the grubbiest setting imaginable, inhabited by hideous Xenos monstrosities, foul Orks and the pustulent followers of the Chaos god, Nurgle, to name just a few of the worst offenders. Bringing the Emperor of Mankind's righteous fury to these...
News UK Sales Charts: Helldivers 2 Holds Firm While Skull and Bones Sails into the Top 10
Pirates and aliens
The UK's latest boxed games chart is in, and it's been invaded by a couple of new releases to shake things up. Nintendo's latest Switch exclusive predictably takes the top spot, knocking Hogwarts Legacy back down to second place. Ubisoft is also back in the bestsellers list with Skull and Bones, the online pirate action title that...
News Sand Land Gameplay Overview Is Our Best Look at the PS5, PS4 Adventure Yet
Tanks very much
Bandai Namco has released a new gameplay overview trailer for Sand Land, the desert-roaming adventure title that's based on Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama's one-shot manga. The nine-minute video provides what is probably our best look at the game yet, ahead of its release on the 26th April. The trailer covers pretty much...
News Biggest Dying Light 2 Update Yet Has a PS5, PS4 Reloaded Edition
Base game, Bloody Ties DLC, and new guns patch
An upcoming Dying Light 2 update is said to be so significant that Techland has decided to tie it in with a new Reloaded Edition of the game for PS5, PS4. Available on the PS Store from 22nd February 2024, the Reloaded Edition bundles the base game and its Bloody Ties DLC together, then includes a fresh...
News Could SMT 5: Vengeance Be the Long-Awaited PS5, PS4 Port?
Bundles in new content and updates
A new Korean age rating for an updated version of Nintendo Switch exclusive Shin Megami Tensei V was posted online overnight before being quickly pulled, suggesting Atlus plans to re-release the JRPG in the future. Named Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, the listing mentioned "improvements and additional content" a
Guide Best PS5 External Hard Drives
Best external USB drive options for PS5 and PS4
What are the best external hard drives and SSDs for PS5? As ever, storage is something you'll need to think about when you get a PS5. The console's internal storage can only hold so many games, and if you're buying lots of titles, you'll definitely need a bit of extra space. Fortunately, using external...
News Set Sail with the Opening Cinematics for PS5, PS4 Gacha Wuthering Waves
New heights to set sights on
Wuthering Waves is poised to be the next big thing in the Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail dominated gacha space, and while there’s no dates attached to the previously announced PS5 and PS4 v
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for February 2024?
Plus or minus?
This month's games for PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium have been revealed, with 13 titles being added across the two tiers. We suppose the biggest talking point is that subscribers are getting four Tales games, including the very well received Tales of Arise, which released back in 2021. The inclusion of Assassin's Creed Valhalla...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 516
Witch wrath
Another action-packed week has come to a conclusion, but it doesn't look like many of you will be playing the latest hot release, Skull & Bones. In fact, it's last week's hot new thing Helldivers 2 that's remaining incredibly popular among our team. Aaron Bayne: Another weekend of spreading democracy! Helldivers 2 is just about the...
News Shadow the Hedgehog Is Now Sort of, But Not Really, Playable in Sonic Superstars
Free costume available now
SEGA has played Sonic fans the world over with a pretty amusing bit of DLC for its colourful side-scroller, Sonic Superstars. To celebrate the announcement of Sonic X Shadow Generations, a new costume is now available for free, and it brings the infamous anti-hero, Shadow the Hedgehog, to the action — well, kind of. The...
News Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Wins Big at DICE Awards, But Baldur's Gate 3 Takes Game of the Year
Clash of the titans
The 2024 DICE Awards, organised by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, has just happened. Back in January, the nominees for the industry awards were announced, with Marvel's Spider-Man 2 leading the charge. Now, Insomniac's sequel also takes home the most wins, succeeding in six of the nine categories in which it was...
News PS1 Racer Jet Moto 2 Brings High-Octane Thrills and Spills to PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
Ride it out
Sony’s continuing to bring a hearty helping of emulated classics to PS5 and PS4 courtesy of its PS Plus Premium subscription, and alongside Resistance Retribution, it’ll be adding Jet Moto 2 from 20th February. The original game in the SingleTrac series is already available on the Japanese giant’s contemporary consoles, but this...
News Inbound Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters Gets PS5, PS4 Gameplay Overview
For the Emperor
The unfortunately named Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters was revealed for PlayStation platforms last month and is on track for a 20th February deployment on PS5 and PS4. Daemonhunters tasks players with purging pestilent Nurgle cultists with flame, Bolter, and righteous fury in tense, tactical encounters, and we got an...
News FromSoftware Now Seemingly Sole Owner of Elden Ring IP
Bandai Namco transferred ownership rights last April
FromSoftware took the extremely influential Dark Souls formula open world with its magnum opus, Elden Ring, ably assisted in this by publisher and co-IP holder Bandai Namco. Now, it appears that potentially, thanks to that significant injection of cash from Sony and Tencent to a 30% stake,...
Round Up Unicorn Overlord Previews Paint a Very Positive Picture of the PS5, PS4 RPG
Vanillaware never misses
New previews for upcoming RPG Unicorn Overlord have landed, and they're very, very positive overall. For those out of the loop, this is the latest project from 13 Sentinels and Dragon's Crown developer Vanillaware, and once again it's diving into something different, this time trying its hand at Fire Emblem-style,...
News No Man's Sky Omega Update Overhauls Expeditions, Playable for Free This Weekend
Every man's sky
No Man's Sky has received yet another huge update today, 15th February 2024, and it's good news for basically everyone. The Omega update is primarily concerned with Expeditions, the game's community-focused mini campaigns that blend together all its various features. A whole new Expedition, also titled Omega, is star of the show, and...
News Cult Spin-Off Resistance Retribution Is Coming to PS5, PS4 with PS Plus Premium
Word up, Grayson
Days Gone developer Bend Studio’s awesome third-person shooter Resistance Retribution is coming to PS5 and PS4 as part of PS Plus Premium from 20th February, 2024. The excellent PSP game, which introduces British protagonist Lieutenant James Grayson and is set in Paris, first launched in 2009 on Sony’s handheld, where it...
News Embracer Layoffs Total Nearly 1,400 So Far, 29 Unannounced Games Cancelled
Downsizing will continue
Embracer Group, the holdings company that spent years scooping up as many gaming properties and development teams as possible, has had to reduce its unsustainable size, cutting jobs, closing studios, and shelving projects. Last summer, the company announced its restructuring plan, and has now confirmed the figures pertaining...
News Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Find Out in Free PS5, PS4 RPG
DanMachi madness awaits
PlayStation is quickly establishing itself as the ultimate GachaStation, and that mantra has been reinforced by the worldwide release of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Myth Battle Chronicle on both PS5 and PS4. The manga and anime adaptation – which has been available in Asia for a few months...
News More Than 2,000 PS5, PS4 Games Discounted in Massive PS Store Sale
Aw sh*t, here we go again
Sony has flagged another 2,000 PS5 and PS4 items for discount on the PS Store, with the price of a variety of add-on packs and full games slashed by up to 90 per cent. Some standouts, after a cursory glance, include the Digital+ Edition of Marvel’s Midnight Suns for a lowly £17.49/$29.99 and Avatar: Frontiers of...
News 13 More Games Coming to PS Plus Extra, Premium This Month
Plenty more Tales to experience
The batch of fresh additions coming to PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium in February have just been revealed by Sony. As usual, there's a good number of new titles joining the party, with 13
News Falcom Action RPG Ys X: Nordics Sails West on PS5, PS4 This Autumn
Ys-y does it
NIS America will publish the latest game in the Ys series, Ys X: Nordics, this autumn / fall in the west. The action RPG originally launched last September in Japan, and a localisation announcement has been on the cards ever since. Nordics features recurring Ys protagonist Adol Christin, but this time around, he shares the spotlight...
News PlayStation Chairman: There's Room for Improvement When It Comes to Business
Praises "highly motivated" studios
Hiroki Totoki has a lot of titles at Sony; in addition to being president, COO, and CFO of the corporation, he's more recently stepped into the role of PlayStation chairman as Jim Ryan winds down his time at the company. He's among the company's top dogs, then — but what does he make of Sony Interactive...
News PS5, PS4 Pull in an Incredible 123 Million Monthly Active Users
Up over 11 million year-over-year
Console sales are crucial, and Sony will be pleased it’s shipped almost 55 million PS5s to date – but monthly active users are also an important metric for organisations these days. Platform holders want customers to be logging in often, because when they’re engaged, there’s a good chance they’ll spend...
News Diablo 4's $30 Class-Locked Portal Skins a Fresh Hell for Fans
"Portal through Sanctuary in style"
Blizzard is a company notorious for inflicting microtransactions on its player base, a hell Diablo 4 players have been enduring for a while now. But the company's latest overpriced aesthetic offering goes so far beyond the pale that we can't help but admire its outright brazen nature. For just $30, the asking...
News Unicorn Overlord Reveals Fire Emblem-Esque Character Class Promotions
Better, faster, stronger
Unicorn Overlord has looked great ever since its initial reveal last year, and quite frankly, it just seems to get more and more promising with each new info dump. The game's latest trailer covers character growth and class tactics — but perhaps most importantly, it reveals promotions. In a process very similar to what...
News WWE 2K24 Lets You Relive Classic Fights from WrestleMania's 40-Year History on PS5, PS4
Oh brother
It's soon time to step into the arena with WWE 2K24, launching on both PS5 and PS4 come 8th March. This entry in the officially licensed wrestling series puts an emphasis on WrestleMania's four decades of history, with legendary fighters like Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Randy Savage, The Undertaker, and more joining the roster alongside more...
News Granblue Fantasy: Relink Sells Over 1 Million Copies in a Super Busy Release Schedule
Relinked
We must admit, Granblue Fantasy: Relink's release date had us worried for a while. The action RPG — which we awarded a rock solid 8/10 in our review — launched just a day before the heavily marketed Persona 3 Reload, and just a week after the highly rated Tekken 8 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. It felt like a bit of a suicide...
News Beloved Indie Oddity What the Golf? Tees Off on PS5, PS4 in March
Doesn't have a fairway to go
Have you ever wanted to play a golf game where you do pretty much everything except play golf? Such a thing exists, and it's What the Golf?, just announced for PS5 and PS4. The oddball indie will finally swing onto Sony's consoles on 14th March, 2024. This title has been around for a while, first launching in 2019 for...
News Earth Defense Force 6 Delays Its PS5, PS4 Invasion to Summer 2024 in the West
Hold the line
The next instalment in D3 Publisher's insane Earth Defense Force series, Earth Defense Force 6, has been hit with a delay here in the West. Previously, the madcap shooter was locked in for the 14th March, but now it's targeting a somewhat vague summer 2024 launch. A bit of a shame, seeing as the game's been out in Japan since 2022!...
The 50 best RPGs on PS4
What are the best RPGs on PS4? Well, the PS4 is home to a vast library role-playing games. From MMOs and open world epics to niche Japanese RPGs (or JRPGs) and traditional adventures stuffed with text, there's something for just about everyone. It's an expansive genre in which East meets West, and we see numerous takes on a...
News UK Sales Charts: Helldivers 2 PS5 Drops into the Top 10
Shop 'til you drop
Last week was a relatively quiet moment in what's been a very busy period for game releases, but the latest UK retail chart still has a new entry. While we presume most of its sales will be digital across PS5 and PC, it appears Helldivers 2 isn't doing too badly with its boxed copies, either. The PS5 version has debuted in the top...
News GTA 6 Is Unlikely to Release Before April 2025, Analysts Advise
The wait goes on
Rockstar has officially dated GTA 6 for release in 2025, but there was some optimism evidenced by parent company Take-Two’s financials which suggested the title may arrive early next year. However, updated guidance from the organisation suggests that’s no longer the case, as discussed by Wedbush Securities analysts Nick McCay...
News Imminent Elden Ring DLC Release Date Crushed by FromSoftware's Parent Company
"We are currently working hard on the development of DLC for Elden Ring"
Tarnished stuck waiting in limbo for any scrap of Elden Ring DLC information will have to endure that fate a while longer yet, as FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa has crushed our Shadow of the Erdtree hopes in as dry, corporate fashion as possible. Despite meaningful...
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