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Feature Going Platinum: Unpacking's Obsession with Possessions Makes Me Think of All My Random Stuff
There arose such a clutter
Platinum Trophy #37: Unpacking Date Earned: 14th May 2022 Dopamine Index: stars:3 I'm sure I can't be alone in this, but my family is exceedingly good at holding onto things. I think we grow quite attached to objects. Growing up, there was always stuff everywhere, piled on top of other stuff, and it's something I've...
Preview Ascendance Has Me Hyped to Obsess Over Monster Hunter Wilds Again
Mmm, so tasty!
When Capcom announced Monster Hunter Wilds’ upcoming expansion, Ascendance, would be playable at Tokyo Game Show, it immediately became the top title on my list to get my claws into. Monster Hunter has been one of my favourite video game series since Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate launched back in 2013, and it’s been incredible seeing...
Guide These 26+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (21st - 27th September)
Silent Hill! Control Resonant! Dune!
September continues to be ridiculous; next week sees the arrival of another 26 games on PS5 and PS4. As we often say in our staff chat, there are simply too many games. Among the chaos are a handful of bigger titles to look out for. They include the likes of Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Dune:...
Preview Don't Sleep on Fate/Extra Record - This Story-Driven PS5 RPG Shows Real Promise
Yes, master
I've been keeping an eye on Fate/Extra Record for years at this point, so when the game was finally handed a confirmed release date a couple of weeks back, I was over the moon (pun very slightly intended). The good news didn't stop there, though. Not long after the big reveal, publisher Aniplex invited me to an extended preview of the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 650
Cool
Wow, it's a milestone issue of WAYP yet again. But we'll save the big celebration for 700 next year. This week, we're keeping things short and sweet. Aaron Bayne: I've got a review game on the go which I can't talk about yet, but I'll also be quite keen to check out RuneScape Dragonwilds with some mates. Jamie O'Neill: Reaching 650 issues...
Shibuya cross
SEGA’s really giving us unprecedented pre-release access to Crazy Taxi: World Tour, the 2027 revival of AM3’s all-time classic arcade ferry-’em-up. Back at Gamescom I spoke to director Kenji Kanno before getting my hands on the new Germ
Bittersweet
Even though I don’t think its PS5 re-release is very good, I’ll always have a soft spot for Lollipop Chainsaw on the PS3. Written by James Gunn and directed by Suda51, the crass Grasshopper Manufacture bubblegum beat-’em-up had an intoxicating identity – with an inexplicable budget from Warner Bros to match its ambitions. Now...
Movie Review Resident Evil - The Best Resident Evil Film Ever
Barbarian Biohazard
I already know what you're thinking: after six Milla Jovovich-led movies and Welcome to Raccoon City, calling something "the best Resident Evil film ever" isn't exactly saying very much. The flicks based on Capcom's iconic horror series have been fun but ultimately poor for almost 25 years now. As the games have only gotten...
Feature PlayStation Is the Only Platform Holder at TGS 2026, and It's Putting on a Show
Inside Sony's enormous booth
Ever since it broke up with E3, lodging one nail in the convention’s coffin, Sony has shied away from big public displays of affection. The cynics among you would perhaps say it’s reflective of this modern era of PlayStation, where it wants as little to do with its community as possible – but it’s had this...
Preview Silver Palace Is a Gorgeous Gothic PS5 RPG, But So Far I've Played It Before
London's burning
Oh no, here I am again writing about another upcoming free-to-play RPG that’s sure to attract some sensible comments. Well, look, I pressed pause on Silver Palace for over a week so you’ve had plenty of time to recover from my Ananta and Honkai: Nexus Anima reports. Furthermore, the team was gracious enough to give me a...
Preview Crazy Taxi: World Tour's Beta Test Transported Me Back to a Bygone Era of Online Multiplayer
It's a fare cop
This past weekend, SEGA hosted a closed network test for its upcoming arcade driving game, Crazy Taxi: World Tour. This was my first opportunity to get my hands on it — a revival of a true arcade classic, and exactly the kind of game I want to see making a return. As a big fan of the original, I couldn't resist taking the network...
Feature 50+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Tokyo Game Show Sale (North America/Europe)
Recommended games going cheap
It's time for Tokyo Game Show 2026, and Sony's latest sale promotes the show while dropping prices on thousands of games. Live until 23rd September, the Tokyo Game Show sale includes a boatload of PS5 and PS4 games going cheap, and it's a lot to look through. To get to some of the good stuff, we've put together a list...
Poll Are You Playing Marvel's Wolverine on PS5?
The claws are out
Marvel's Wolverine is out today on PS5, and if it feels like we've waited an age for this one to arrive, it's because it really has been a long time coming. Those of you with good memories may recall Insomniac's action game being announced all the way back in 2021, courtesy of a very brief teaser trailer centred around character's...
Stupid (me) does die
Stupid Never Dies is a much deeper game than it initially seemed. I’d only briefly come across some promotional material for GPTRACK50’s zombie-based roguelike by the time I sat down to play it at Gamescom. So to say I was surprised when some of its developers walked me through its extensive gameplay system would be putting...
Poll 10 Years Later, Is Persona 5 a True JRPG Masterpiece?
Take your heart
10 years ago tomorrow (technically today in Japan), on the 15th September 2016, Persona 5 was first unleashed upon the world. At the time, I don't think anyone quite knew how big of an impact the game would have. Persona 3 and Persona 4 had propelled Atlus' series beyond its Shin Megami Tensei niche, but their successor would go on...
Preview The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Is What Fans of the Books and Show Have Been Waiting For
Remember the Cant
The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is an upcoming PS5 RPG that I’ve been keeping an eye on for a while. That’s mainly down to being a fan of The Expanse TV show – I’m even the owner of a dusty, unopened copy of the first book, Leviathan Wakes. I’m really keen to see how developer Owlcat Games brings this universe to life. Well,...
Guide These 35+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (14th-20th September)
Wolverine! RuneScape! Trails!
We're properly in the thick of the September madness now. Next week on PS Store sees the release of another 25 or so games, coming off the back of last week's list of 20-odd titles. There are a couple of big ones in the crowd to watch out for, most notably Marvel's Wolverine, but there's also the likes of RuneScape:...
Feature Going Platinum: I've Still Not Played Anything Else Quite Like Paradise Killer
A unique case
Platinum Trophy #36: Paradise Killer Date Earned: 22nd March 2022 Dopamine Index: stars:4 I feel like I use the word "unique" far too much when covering games; the honest truth is many of them simply are not. However, one game that really was unique when it launched, and remains so today, is the brilliant Paradise Killer. It comes...
Poll Are You Hyped for These 10 New PS Plus Games?
Plus or minus?
10 new games are being added across PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium this month, but compared to August's super strong offering, I can see September's lineup being met with some criticism. Honestly I'm not quite sure what the headline act is for Extra this time around. Co-op survival RPG
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 649
Cool kids
There's loads to play on PS5 right now, and even more is right around the corner. Here are the games that are keeping all of us entertained this weekend. Jamie O'Neill: I'm carving my way through UEP Systems' PS1 Cool Boarders on my PS Vita to belatedly celebrate the Japanese release's 30th anniversary, which landed recently during late...
Preview Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on PS5 Is So Huge I Got Lost in Its Demo
Revelatory
I’ve touched Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on PS5 Pro, but I’ll be brutally honest with you: I’m not entirely sure how to approach this preview. At an event in London last week, Square Enix put me in control of the Highwind and set me free to explore the concluding instalment in its well-regarded remake trilogy. I had an hour to...
Preview Dragon Quest's Pokémon-Like Monster Game Could Be PS5's Perfect Cosy Escape
A nice change of pace
It’s looking like a “Clash of the Titans” kinda November, with both Zelda and GTA 6 duking it out. (Not to mention the dozens upon dozens of other titles vying for your attention in September and October.) Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World may be the cosy kind
Preview Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Has the Right Lara, But Something's Missing
Fool's gold?
I was excited to see Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis at Gamescom recently, because I wanted to see how Amazon was moving the franchise forward after the dour reboot saga from the PS4 generation. I got to watch a full 30-minute hands-off presentation, narrated by series stewards Crystal Dynamics and Polish dev Flying Wild Hog. But if...
Preview Alien Deathstorm Is Not the Sci-Fi Horror I Expected
Directive: investigate and survive
Alien Deathstorm isn’t what I expected. I assumed that the latest from Rebellion was a linear sci-fi shooter that had you blasting aliens in a cool setting. That’s partly true, I suppose, but as I start playing my brief 20-minute demo during Gamescom, I am surprised to find that this is a much less directed...
Game of the Month Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 (August 2026)
As voted by you
Hmmm, it feels like August could give us one of the tightest Game of the Month votes that we've had in quite some time. That's mostly because there was no standout AAA heavy hitter — no massive release ready to crush the competition. Don't get me wrong, August still had a healthy smattering of 'big' games, but I do think a good...
Guide These 21+ PS5 Games Are Coming Out This Week (7th-13th September)
Hot Wheels! Mewgenics! Valheim! More!
I thought this week was going to be a bit slower on the PS5, but there’s actually more than 20 new titles launching for another consecutive week. Highlights include the new Hot Wheels game, Mewgenics, and the long-awaited release of Valheim. Here's everything coming out this week. New PS5 Games This Week...
Feature Last Chance to Get These 50+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Gamescom Sale
Cheap PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
PS Store's Gamescom sale is almost over; you only have until 9th September 2026 to grab a bargain. As always, there are thousands of PS5 and PS4 games on offer, and browsing them all can take a while. We've put together a list of games we recommend you check out. Everything listed here comes with at least a...
Preview Mega Man: Dual Override Is Legit, and I Know Because I Died 100 Times
Same old Rush with a new touch
I’ve always appreciated Mega Man from afar, but I’ve got to be brutally honest with you, I’ve never been the best player. Capcom’s specific brand of action platforming has always been a trifle too difficult for my tastes, but I’ve persevered with many of the titles over the years, and always appreciated...
Preview I Still Can't Believe This Insanely Ambitious PS5 Open World Is Real
More hands-on time with the remarkable Ananta
I’ve touched the ultra-ambitious anime open world game Ananta a couple of times now, and I still can’t quite believe it’s real. But it’s launching on 15th January, just weeks after the equally impressive GTA 6, setting up an exciting end to the PS5 generation for urban sandboxes. My demo, which...
Preview I Didn't Expect This Alice in Wonderland Roguelite to Be This Deep
Curiouser and curiouser
Regular readers will know I’m a little bit obsessed with Alice in Wonderland, so I was always going to give CRYMELIGHT the time of day. Launching on 5th November, this is one of the few titles to occupy the GTA 6 exclusion zone, which I personally find hilarious. Developed by FuRyu, this is a spiritual successor to...
Preview This Free Animal Crossing Rival Could Give Nintendo a Serious Headache
Bell me up, buttercup
I imagine HoYoverse is not expecting to immediately overcome Animal Crossing’s cultural impact. Characters like Tom Nook and K.K. Slider are video game icons, and it’s going to be practically impossible for Petit Planet to displace them. But I do think this cosy new effort from the Genshin Impact maker may have a shot at...
Preview Honkai: Nexus Anima Is HoYoverse at Its Weirdest, and PS5 Owners Need to See It
This Pokémon-inspired auto-battler is a treat
I’ve written a little bit about Honkai: Nexus Anima before, but I hope you’ll indulge me a little longer while I tell you about its latest build. I went hands-on at Gamescom, in Chinese dev HoYoverse’s business area. And while I was sceptical of this project when it was first announced, it
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 648
Stupid is as stupid does
Last week, I accidentally published WAYP 12 hours earlier than usual. A lot of you said you liked the change, as you consider Friday evening part of the weekend. So let's try this earlier publishing time and see how it goes, huh? Aaron Bayne: This weekend I'm trying to wrap up both Alien Fireteam Elite 2 and Onimusha: Way...
Preview Exodus on PS5 Could Be the Mass Effect Replacement I've Been Waiting For
Space is filled with sentient frogs and bears, apparently
Up until I went hands-on with Exodus at Gamescom, I thought it looked fine. Another sci-fi RPG trying to capture the magic of the Mass Effect series, citing the experience of former BioWare, Naughty Dog, and EA developers — and somehow, Matthew McConaughey is also involved. However, after...
Ten in 2010
I played the original Crazy Taxi on my Dreamcast so much the disc doesn’t really work anymore. To be fair, SEGA’s GD-ROMs were notable for scratching easily, but I didn’t have this problem with any of my other games from the era. I generally look after all of my things really well. No, the home console conversion of Kenji...
Round Up What Was Announced in Sony's State of Play Livestream for September 2026?
All the PS5 news from State of Play
In this Round Up article, we're covering not one State of Play livestream, but two! Sony put a general show back-to-back with a State of Play Japan event, so below you'll find all the announcements from the two showcases. All PS5 State of Play Announcements (September 2026, Main Show + Japan): Final Fantasy 7...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for September 2026?
Post your thoughts on two State of Play shows in one
For the first time ever, Sony has run two State of Play livestreams back-to-back: we got a standard SoP showcase with a load of general announcements, and then a State of Play Japan event covered Japanese and Asian developers. The two have brought about a ton of reveals. In terms of the main...
Preview 5 Reasons Why PS5 JRPG Final Fantasy Resonance Will Really Resonate with Fans
Cloudy with a chance of fanservice
Final Fantasy Resonance is a fan’s dream. I was lucky enough to play the franchise’s first HD-2D effort at an event in London yesterday, following the PS5 release’s showing at Gamescom in Cologne last week. And while the outing – inspired by long-running gacha game Final Fantasy Brave Exvius – harboured...
Live Watch Sony's PS5 State of Play Here (September 2026)
Two big State of Play livestreams in one
For the first time ever, Sony is presenting two State of Play showcases back to back. The first will be a standard State of Play livestream you've come to expect over the years, which finishes off with a new look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. Straight after that will be a State of Play Japan event focusing...
Preview Silent Hill: Townfall Is a PS5 Horror Time Capsule I Can't Wait to Play More Of
The Devil is in the details
Silent Hill: Townfall is one of my most anticipated games of 2026. I came upon the series for the first time having loved the Silent Hill 2 remake and really enjoying what I played of Silent Hill F. However, Townfall was of particular interest to me because of its setting. Heading off to the misty seaside town of St...
Preview Stuntman: Hollywood Feels Like a Racer from a Bygone Era, and I Couldn't Be More Excited
Guess I'll see you in the movies
I was incredibly excited when I got the invite to play Stuntman: Hollywood at Gamescom this year. Announced at a State of Play a few months back, this revived franchise promises chaotic film-stunt-inspired action across some of the largest franchises in Universal’s catalogue. It feels like a throwback to a bygone...
Feature 16 PS5 Predictions for State of Play September 2026
2 States, 2 Plays
Out of pretty much nowhere, Sony has announced not one, but two State of Play presentations, going out one after the other later this week. One is your typical State of Play, while the other is focused on games coming from Japan and Asia, and it should make for a very interesting double bill of gaming news. The only game we know...
Preview Turok: Origins Won't Rival the Classics as a Bang-Average PS5 Shooter
Mild mannered dinos
Turok: Origins is a third or first-person shooter where you and two other friends take on sentient dinosaurs in a sprawling campaign. That pitch in itself made me think back to Saturday mornings as a kid watching Mighty Morphin Power Rangers or even episodes of Xiaolin Showdown. Of course, Turok isn’t really like any of those...
Preview Stranger Than Heaven Kicked My Ass, and I'm Not Proud
Stop! Stop! Sammy's already dead
Stranger Than Heaven kicked my ass, guys. I’ve been playing the Yakuza games since the PS2, so I’d like to think I’m a seasoned enjoyer of RGG Studio’s specific brand of brawler gameplay. But I clearly wasn’t prepared for the combat in its latest game, a departure for the franchise, which is presented as...
Preview Hellraiser: Revival Was My Biggest Surprise of Gamescom
Explorers in the further regions of gaming experiences
Just a few days before heading out to Gamescom, I decided to watch Clive Barker’s Hellraiser for the first time. It’s a cult-classic 80s horror film filled with brilliant, gory practical effects and a niche sadomasochistic spin in its narrative. It wasn’t just because it was a hole in my...
Guide These 26+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (31st-6th September)
Onimusha! Dawnwalker! NBA 2K! Crimson Moon!
We’ve now hit the busy release schedule, with two giant PS5 titles launching this week: The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Other titles worth paying attention to include Crimson Moon and NBA 2K27. Here's everything coming out this week. New PS5 Games This Week (31st-6th...
Feature Going Platinum: Horizon Forbidden West, a Very Good Sequel People Love to Hate
War of the machines
Platinum Trophy #35: Horizon Forbidden West Date Earned: 23rd February 2022 Dopamine Index: stars:4 I'm going to be very honest with you: I put off writing this Going Platinum for days. Not because I dislike Horizon Forbidden West (far from it), but because I'm just really tired of the same conversations circling around...
Preview Forget the Soulslikes, This Bizarre New PS5 Game Is Channelling Shenmue Instead
"I see"
In a tiny Gamescom booth, in the business area separated from the hustle and bustle of the Koelnmesse chaos, NEKCOM founder Xiangyu Luo and I may have become BFFs. With a translator converting my questions into Mandarin, I’m not sure how much he understood – but his eyes lit up when I made a reference to Shenmue, my all-time favourite...
Preview I Waited 13 Years to Play The Wolf Among Us 2, But I Have One Concern
The temp asset among us
I’ve been waiting for The Wolf Among Us 2 for an age. When I played the original, I was about 17-years-old, and my mates and I used to squeeze into my tiny bedroom to play the game on Xbox 360. So it was an odd sensation squeezing into a tiny booth at Gamescom to check out the sequel 13 years later. I sat down with Design...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for September 2026?
Plus or minus?
Where does the time go? We're just days away from the beginning of September, if you can believe it, and that can only mean one thing: new PS Plus Essential games to (hopefully) look forward to. At a glance, I think next month's lineup has something for everyone. We've got an historically-grounded shooter, a sports sim, an indie RPG,...
