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Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 584
Everything or nothing
It's a particularly busy weekend of new console releases and Summer Game Fest. Here's what we're playing when we have a minute to ourselves. Aaron Bayne: I'm super excited to say I'll be playing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach this weekend! Graham Banas: As I finally whittle away at my eye-watering backlog, I'm torn on what...
Poll How Would You Rate Summer Game Fest 2025?
Have your say on Keighley's show
Another year has passed, but Geoff Keighley remains. The personality turned video game showcase host again returned to LA to put on a Summer Game Fest live show, which promised roughly two hours of reveals and announcements. In terms of PS5 news, the biggest headliners were Resident Evil Requiem, the shadow drop of...
Poll What Were Your Favourite PS5 Games from State of Play? (June 2025)
The big one before SGF
Sony treated us to what we think was a very good State of Play just ahead of Summer Game Fest. There were some pretty big announcements in this one, and although there was perhaps a lack of PlayStation first-party news, we can't help but feel that it was a well paced event. But what about the games themselves? As has become...
Game of the Month DOOM: The Dark Ages (May 2025)
As voted by you
May was another surprisingly busy month here in the land of PlayStation. Sure, it may not have boasted the same kind of heavy hitters that April enjoyed, but a broad range of new releases still kept us on our toes. The biggest name, we suppose, was DOOM: The Dark Ages. Concerns over commercial success aside, the crunching...
Reaction Sony Finally Understands the Assignment with One of the Best State of Plays of the PS5 Era
State of yay
It hasn’t hurt PS5’s popularity in the slightest, but Sony’s showcases have been mixed for many years now. There have been good ones, like last year’s stream featuring Ghost of Yotei, but this felt like the company finally understood its assignment. <related ids="183236"> The thing with State of Plays, and E3 press...
Round Up What Was Announced During Sony's State of Play Livestream for June 2025?
All the PS5 reveals from State of Play
In amongst the busy summer season of game reveals, Sony has hosted another State of Play livestream to share what it's bringing to the table in the coming months. Through a mixture of first-party and third-party announcements, the big PlayStation maker had more than 40 minutes of content to share. Below you'll...
Poll How Would You Rate State of Play for June 2025?
Share your reaction to the latest PS5 showcase
Despite its last-minute announcement, Sony still decided to host a State of Play livestream for June 2025, fitting in with the rest of the summer gaming showcases. It promised just over 40 minutes of PS5 announcements, and that's exactly what it delivered on. The headline reveals were a Marvel fighting...
Live Watch Sony PlayStation's State of Play Here (4th June, 2025)
Saros? God of War? Resident Evil? Wolverine?
Are you planning to watch PlayStation’s State of Play? To be honest, we didn’t think it was happening this year, but Sony has come up clutch with a last-minute announcement. That means there’s been very little time to set expectations, but we know we’re getting 40 minutes of PS5 games from around...
Guide Last Chance to Get These 65+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Updated Multiverse of Games Sale
Recommended PS5 and PS4 games going cheap
It's new PS Store sale time! Sony has once again dropped the prices on thousands of digital items in the Multiverse of Games sale, running now through to 4th June 2025. Browsing through all those PS5 and PS4 games could drive you potty, and somehow, Sony's stealthily thrown in even more in the days since...
Guide What Time Is PlayStation's State of Play for June 2025?
Dates, times, and what to expect
Sony is bestowing upon us another State of Play, promising a whole bunch of announcements and updates on games heading to PS5. It should be an exciting watch for PlayStation fans, but when exactly is the livestream? On this page, we'll explain all you need to know about the upcoming State of Play. <related...
Talking Point What Are Your PS5 Predictions for Summer Game Fest 2025?
Tell us your hopes and dreams
Summer Game Fest is almost upon us once again, more or less supplanting E3 (RIP) with a big, splashy showcase and a ton of coverage on upcoming games. Geoff Keighley's been rehearsing his sneakers off for the season's biggest video game event, we assume, getting ready to present to us some hot new announcements and...
Guide These 6+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (2nd-8th June)
Ridge Racer! Rise of Industry 2! More!
We're rounding up all of the new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week, but with the Switch 2 looming, it's a little light. We had a colossal week last time out, but honestly the biggest new release for the first week in June may be retro classic Ridge Racer, which is getting a PS Store port. Here are all...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for June 2025?
Plus or minus?
The PS Plus Essential games for June 2025 have been confirmed, and as always, we're here to gather your thoughts — positive or negative. Once again, this is a selection that we can see being quite divisive — and not just because there's a sports title headlining the list. Yep, NBA 2K25 is the big addition for June, a basketball...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 583
Phone box fun
Look, we'll be brutally honest with you: it's been a pretty subdued week in PlayStation. With the Switch 2 right around the corner and Summer Game Fest just days away, it feels like the industry is on hold. Despite the relative quietness, though, there are still plenty of games to play. Aaron Bayne: I'm away for the weekend, and I've...
SEGA's best PS5 games ranked and rated
What are the best SEGA games on PS5? A legendary Japanese publisher, SEGA has an enviable back catalogue of true classics. Historically it competed in the hardware market with multiple incredible consoles. While it ultimately reverted to focus just on software, SEGA has a staggeringly strong legacy, and...
Reaction There's Never Been a Better Time to Buy a PS5
Sony's playing a different game
The narrative surrounding PS5 for weeks now has revolved around predicted price increases. With rival Microsoft significantly bumping the costs of its Xbox Series X|S consoles, many argued it was only a matter of time until Sony followed the Redmond firm’s lead. To be fair, there’s good reason to believe that:...
Guide Days of Play 2025 - All the Best PS5, PS5 Pro, PS Plus, PS5 Game Deals
Wallets out
Sony's big annual PlayStation promotion returns with Days of Play 2025, bringing prices down on a wide range of PS5 and PS4 games as well as consoles, PS Plus subscriptions, and more. Whether you want to upgrade to PS5 Pro, fancy giving PSVR2 a go, need some new accessories, or just want to snag a couple of cheap games, we've compiled...
Guide Last Chance to Get These 25+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Indie Sale
Here's what we recommend
Sony’s plunged the price of 1,000s of PS5 and PS4 indie games today, and once again we’re here to round up the titles you should be paying attention to. Below you’ll find a list of 25 titles we either highly recommend, or which have received a rating of 7/10 or higher on our site. Pretty much all of these are at their...
TV Show Review The Last Of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 7 - Great Game Makes for Okay TV
The writing is on the wall
The second season of HBO’s The Last of Us has come to an end, marking the supposed middle point of its retelling of Part 2’s story. It’s proven to be a far messier affair than what came before in season one, with plenty of highs, some real lows, and a cliffhanger ending that will likely shock any of those unfamiliar...
Guide These 27+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (26th-1st June)
Elden Ring! F1 25! Scar-Lead Salvation! So, so much more!
Once again, we're rounding up all of the big new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week. This is an absolutely colossal week, with almost 30 new games vying for your attention. But two particular titles stand head and shoulders above the others: Elden Ring Nightreign and EA Sports F1 25...
Poll Do You Care About the Death of PS Stars?
Burning out
So, PlayStation Stars is going the way of the dodo — but how much do you actually care about its demise? The rewards program was first announced in 2022 before being rolled out to numerous regions over the course of several months. Basically, Stars was (technically still is) a loyalty scheme, offering extras to users who stay engaged...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 582
Summer awaits
We're just weeks away from Summer Game Fest and all of the associated chaos that comes with that, so you may want to make the most of your weekend, and play some good old fashioned video games. Aaron Bayne: Having wrapped up my 10th (!!!) playthrough of The Last of Us: Part 1, I'm now moving onto The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give DOOM: The Dark Ages?
DOOMed?
The third game in the so-called modern DOOM trilogy, DOOM: The Dark Ages has been out for just over a week now, and we want to know what you think of this brutal shield-driven shooter. id Software's latest was met with rock solid reviews prior to launch, with critics praising its typically punchy gunplay and satisfying flow. However, The...
EA's best PS5 games ranked and rated
What are the best EA games on PS5? EA, or Electronic Arts, has been in the business for a very long time, and is one of the largest gaming publishers in the world. It owes much of its success to annual sports franchises like FC and Madden, but it also has a wide range of other games for all tastes. Need for...
Talking Point Does Sony Really Need Some Kind of Summer Showcase?
To E3 or not to E3
Sony doesn’t operate like it used to. We’ve had years to get used to this new era of PlayStation, which only speaks to consumers when it has something to say – and somehow still manages to underdeliver on the rare occasion it does. It’s no surprise to learn there’s unlikely to be any kind of PS5 presentation this...
Round Up Lies of P: Overture Previews Reveal Difficulty Options, Boss Rush Mode, and More
Prequel expansion looking good
Lies of P: Overture, the upcoming expansion to the fan-favourite Souls-like RPG, has received a bunch of hands-on reports, and it's sounding like players are in for a treat. Outlets are pretty much unanimous in saying Overture is fantastic, with a snowy, creepy zoo the main setting for the prequel DLC impressing with...
Guide These 17+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (19th-25th May)
Blades of Fire! Onimusha 2! RoadCraft! More!
It's time to round up all of the big new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week. There are two big new additions this time: MercurySteam's promising new action game Blades of Fire and Capcom's remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. Here are all the new PS5 and PS4 games coming out. New PS5, PS4...
Guide Last Chance to Get These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Next Level Savings Sale
Discounted PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
As inevitable as taxes, Sony has begun a new sale on the PS Store, this time titled Next Level Savings. The promotion begins today, 7th May 2025, and runs through until 21st May. You know the drill: there are literally thousands of potential deals to be had in the Next Level Savings sale, and in an effort...
Poll 10 Years Later, What Are Your Thoughts on The Witcher 3?
The way the wind howls
Ten years is a long time. An awful lot can happen in such a span, but we think one constant has remained since this day all the way back in 2015: The Witcher 3 is still an incredible video game. First released on the 19th May 2015, the third title in CD Projekt Red's series took the gaming world by storm. It was met with rave...
TV Show Review The Last Of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 6 - Robbing the Story of Its Genius
But I'd like to try
HBO’s The Last of Us is nearing the end of its second season, teeing up its finale with a crucial, emotional, and heartwarming episode. We have a feeling this will be a fan-favourite episode of the season, but for us it’s showcasing that showrunner Craig Mazin has robbed the story of its structural genius. This review...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for May 2025?
Plus or minus?
Look, we don't want to colour your opinion right off the bat, but we've seen more than a few people calling this PS Plus Extra and Premium update one of the worst yet. More specifically, subscribers really don't seem to be pleased with Premium's offering of just one PS2 port in Battle Engine Aquila — a game that most paying...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 581
Ray to go
Another relatively action-packed weekend has come to a conclusion. It's time to unwind with some good old fashioned video games. Here's what we're playing. Aaron Bayne: Now that I've wrapped up DOOM: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, I have a somewhat quiet weekend of gaming ahead of me. Naturally, that has me thinking it...
Poll Are You Playing DOOM: The Dark Ages?
Hell yes or Hell no?
The big games just keep dropping here in 2025, and DOOM: The Dark Ages is the latest potential blockbuster to grace us with its bloodied presence. It's been almost four whole years since DOOM Eternal let players shred through the forces of hell, and while The Dark Ages does introduce a number of new concepts and gameplay...
Video DOOM Gameplay Comparison Shows Decades of Evolution
Rip and tear or stand and fight
To mark the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5 this week, we decided to take a look back at id Software's series, and how its gameplay has evolved over the last three decades. From the pixelated beginnings in 1993 to the deliciously detailed hellscapes of the reboot trilogy, the father of the boomer shooter has...
Reaction Game Key PS5 Discs Are a Disgrace, and Sony Should Put a Stop to Them
DOOMed
There’s been a lot of chatter about Game Key Cards on the Switch 2, but we’ll say two things in their favour: physical cartridges are expensive and at least manufacturer Nintendo has been upfront about the whole thing. You can’t say the same about the latest round of Bethesda releases on the PS5, which are available physically but may...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 5 - A Chilling Callback to the Games
It's in the air
HBO’s The Last of Us continues its quest for revenge with the latest episode “Feel Her Love”. We’ve had some highs and lows with the show and this was a high for the most part, efficiently hitting some key moments, and smartly linking its lore back to the game. There will be story spoilers in this review. Having survived...
Guide These 16+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (12th-18th May)
DOOM: The Dark Ages! Capcom Fighting Collection 2! The Precinct!
Once again, we're rounding up all of the big new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week. It's another largely light week, with all of the attention likely to be consumed by DOOM: The Dark Ages. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is also worth a shout for fans of fighting games, however...
Guide Last Chance to Grab These 25+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Weekend Sale
Our PS5 and PS4 recommendations
Sony has graced us with another Weekend Offer on the PS Store, lowering the prices on a select batch of PS5 and PS4 games for the duration of this weekend. The deals are live now and will last through until the end of 12th May, 2025. Weekend Offers are smaller in scale than the usual sales, such as the current Next...
Poll Which Bethesda RPG Needs an Oblivion-Style Remaster Next?
We dare you to say Skyrim
With the immediate success of Oblivion Remastered, there's absolutely no doubt that Bethesda will be contemplating similar projects for the future — that is, if they're not already in the works. Developer Virtuos has proven that it can be trusted with such a task, and so we're left wondering what's next. After all,...
Talking Point What Do You Think of the PS5 Pro, Six Months Later?
Part of the Pro-cess
It's been (just over) six months since the release of Sony's most expensive ever console, the PS5 Pro. Before the system was released in November of last year, many questioned its existence. There's no doubt that this has been a weird console generation, initially impacted by the covid pandemic and taking a lot of time to...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 580
Too hot
It's been another hectic week in the PlayStation Nation, with a new GTA 6 trailer and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach details. Here's what we're playing to round out the weekend. Aaron Bayne: I'm going all in on shooters this weekend, as I try to wrap up DOOM: The Dark Ages, and some mates and I delve back into Destiny 2 once more. Jamie...
Gallery Death Stranding 2 PS5 Screenshots Take Guerrilla's Decima Engine to New Horizons
Take a hike
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is back following a big preview event, and while it's great to get a bunch of new impressions on the upcoming sequel, it's also an opportunity to see how it's looking. A batch of fresh screenshots accompany all the new coverage, and it's safe to say Kojima Productions is no slouch when it comes to...
Poll Are You Hyped for GTA 6 After Trailer 2?
It takes two
So, GTA 6. Delayed into May 2026, and then breaking the internet with its second trailer. Rockstar never disappoints! At the time of writing, said trailer has racked up an absurd number of views, and generated more "here's everything you missed" articles than you could ever possibly care to read. To be fair though, it is a pretty cool...
Round Up Death Stranding 2 PS5 Previews Describe a Metal Gear Glow Up for Kojima Sequel
In Hideo we trust
Kojima Productions recently invited a handful of games writers to Tokyo to play Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and reading through the impressions, this sounds like a real glow-up for the fledgling franchise. The game takes place in both Mexico and Australia, with the Chiral Network protagonist Sam helped create in the original...
Feature 38 Under the Radar PS5 Games to Watch Out for in 2025
Fly lower, there's more to see
Every year brings us a treasure trove of games to enjoy — some would say too many — and 2025 has already been no exception. While a lot of eager gamers will be patiently awaiting the arrival of some true juggernauts, like Borderlands 4, Ghost of Yotei, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, countless more titles of...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Just to be Clair
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm since its release just under a couple of weeks ago. The uniquely weird and arguably innovative RPG has done incredibly well for itself, racking up some of the highest review scores of the year before selling over 2 million copies worldwide. Talk about a breakout hit!...
Guide Best Capcom Games on PS5
Capcom's best PS5 games ranked and rated
What are the best Capcom games on PS5? Japanese publisher Capcom has had its ups and downs over the years, but its more recent history cements it as one of the most consistent in the business. With legendary franchises under its stewardship, like Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and Monster Hunter, Capcom is a...
Talking Point What Should Ghost of Yotei's Biggest PS5 Improvements Be?
Mountain climber
Now that Ghost of Yotei has a confirmed 2nd October release date, the wait for new gameplay footage and details has begun. But since we're still in the dark with regards to a lot of what developer Sucker Punch is doing with this anticipated sequel, we thought it'd be fun to talk about what we actually want from the game. So, we've...
Hardware Review RIG 900 MAX HS - Super Comfortable Headset Lacks Oomph
Praticality or immersion?
Over the last few weeks we’ve been testing out the RIG 900 MAX HS by Nacon, a pair of premium headphones made to easily connect to your PS5. But with a price tag of $250, what features does it come packed with to warrant the price? What Is the RIG 900 MAX HS?: The RIG 900 MAX HS (which we'll call RIGs from here on...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Oblivion Remastered?
Close shut the jaws
Shadow dropped on the 22nd April, we would hope that you've now had enough time to get a good grip on Oblivion Remastered. The remake (yes, we know it's technically a remaster) seems to have gone down really well with critics and players alike. It obviously feeds on a lot of nostalgia amongst those who played the original...
