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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!...
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...
Gallery New GTA 6 Screenshots Look Utterly Outstanding
Over 40 new stunning images
Alongside today's new Trailer 2 for Grand Theft Auto 6, a wealth of new screenshots have been revealed. They focus on the characters in the game, including protagonists Lucia and Jason, and the environments. You can view them below. [i
Game of the Month Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (April 2025)
As voted by you
April was a surprisingly busy period for new releases, partly thanks to the shadow drop of Oblivion Remastered. Arriving near the end of the month, weeks of rumours and speculation erupted into pure excitement for the nostalgia-driven adventure. In fact, it was a big month for Xbox-related titles in general. PS5 users were handed...
Guide Last Chance to Get These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Big Games, Big Deals Sale
Discounted PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
Sony has replaced its huge PS Store Spring sale with the Big Games, Big Deals offer. This is live right now, but will only run until 7th May 2025, so get a move on! As always, there are thousands of games to pore over, and it can all be a bit much. That's why we're here to cut to the chase with a list of...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 4 - The First Time the Show Surpasses the Game
Some highs and lows
Ellie and Dina venture into Seattle in the latest episode of HBO’s The Last of Us, delivering some of the standout moments of the series so far – along with some wobbly fan-favourite recreations. This review will contain some story spoilers. 'Day One' opens up with a flashback introducing Isaac, the elusive eventual leader...
Guide These 14+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (5th-11th May)
Age of Empires 2! The Midnight Walk! More!
Here we go again, rounding up all of the big new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week. To be honest, this is another relatively slow one, with the biggest highlight perhaps being the release of Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition on PS5, years after it was ported to the PS2. We'd also extend a special...
Poll Are You Happy with Your PS Plus Essential Games for May 2025?
Plus or minus?
May 2025's PS Plus Essential games have been officially revealed, and as always, we want to know what you think of the PS5 and PS4 titles that are up for grabs. It may not be the headline act according to Sony's marketing materials, but Balatro is the game that demands attention this time around. The insanely addictive indie gem is a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 579
Crashed
It's been a crazy week in the games industry, with prices increasing and GTA 6's inevitable delay. Now it's time to unwind with some good old fashioned gaming. Aaron Bayne: I'm hoping to wrap up Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 this weekend, but the big plan is to sink even more time into the Arc Raiders PS5 tech test with the lads. I can't get...
Poll Are You Disappointed by the GTA 6 Delay?
May-day
So, Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed. And it's a big one. Having previously been targeting an autumn / fall 2025 release window, but Rockstar's just pushed the whole thing back to a (admittedly much more defined) 26th May 2026 date. The good news is that every publisher on the planet just breathed a sigh of relief. No longer do they...
Opinion If You're on the Fence, Consider Buying a PS5 Now Before the Prices Inevitably Rise
It's only a matter of time
Look, I don’t want to rush anyone and you should make your own financial decisions, but I’d strongly recommend if you want a PS5 to buy one now. That includes the existing owners among you who are pondering the prospect of upgrading to a PS5 Pro: I’d highly recommend you purchase one fast. We’ve already...
Poll Are You Sold on Borderlands 4?
Fourth time's the charm
So, as promised, PlayStation gave us an entire State of Play broadcast dedicated to Borderlands 4. The looter shooter sequel is on track to release this September, and the reaction to said broadcast seems to have been very positive. Developer Gearbox showcased around 20 whole minutes of the title in action, breaking down...
Poll Are You Playing Forza Horizon 5 on PS5?
Hit the road
Forza Horizon 5... on the PS5. It still feels strange to write that, but we now live in a much different time when it comes to platform exclusivity. The latest Xbox-branded release to make the jump to Sony's system, Forza Horizon 5 was met with roaringly positive reviews back when it first launched in 2021, and the racing title's only...
Preview Arc Raiders Could Be the Definitive Extraction Shooter on PS5
Heads on a swivel
Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter that wants you to pay attention. It wants you to scan the horizon and really listen to its soundscape, and that makes it one of the most exciting multiplayer games heading to PS5 this year. We've had our eyes on Arc Raiders since its announcement back in 2021. However, once developer Embark...
Opinion The PlayStation Concert Hits Some High Notes, But It's Missing a Few Strings
Greatness awaits?
I recently went to The PlayStation Concert, a live music event that Sony claims “redefines entertainment”. Featuring a live band and musical medleys from some of the biggest PlayStation franchises, I was keen as ever to hear the company’s storied history played out on stage as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. To my...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 3 - Setting the Stage for a Revenge Odyssey
What comes after
HBO’s The Last of Us deals with the aftermath of last week’s brutal events in its latest episode, setting the stage for a revenge-filled odyssey. While we’ve blown hot and cold on the show so far, we really appreciate this season’s slower pace, which is showcased most prominently in its latest episode, 'The Path'. This...
Guide These 11+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (28th-4th May)
Forza Horizon 5! Cooking Companions! FragPunk! More!
Once more, we’re rounding up all of the big new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week. This is a pretty slow week after several enormous ones lately. Comfortably the biggest highlight is Forza Horizon 5's full release, but outside of that we'd probably point to visual novel Cooking Companions...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 578
I heard a rumor that you're an idiot
There are loads of new PS5 games to play this weekend, from remasters of classics like Oblivion and more recent hits in Days Gone, to brand new titles such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Here's what we're spending our time playing for the next two days. Jamie O'Neill: I'm hoping to wake up my old OLED...
Poll Are You Playing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
No longer obscured
A deeply intriguing project ever since it was first announced just under a year ago, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has managed to wow just about everyone now that it's here. The story-driven RPG was met with near universal acclaim when the reviews dropped earlier this week. It's currently one of the highest-rated releases of 2025...
Round Up Until Dawn Movie Reviews Suggest PS5, PS4 Game Is Still Better
Metacritic rating of 53
Sony's own PS4 horror classic Until Dawn has made the jump to the big screen in the form of a fairly loose adaptation that hits theatres today, 25th April. The original game, which was remastered for some reason on PS5, is considered a favourite by many and the best work Supermassive Games has ever done. However, it doesn't...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?
Whip it good
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has been out for a full week on PS5 now, and so as always, we want to know if you've been enjoying the latest blockbuster. The MachineGames adventure was already met with impressively positive reviews when it first launched on Xbox and PC last year, and featured in plenty of Game of the Year...
Hands On Oblivion Remastered Is Still Oblivion in All Its Glory, Crap Frame Rate Aside
By the Nine frames-per-second
We've played around 25 hours of Oblivion Remastered since it shadow dropped earlier in the week, and we've come to one key conclusion: Oblivion is still really good fun. The original game is almost 20 years old, but the core gameplay loop still holds up extremely well. Seriously, Bethesda's knack for creating...
Poll Are You Playing Oblivion Remastered?
By Azura, by Azura, by Azura
Well, it really did happen: Oblivion Remastered was shadow dropped on the 22nd April, following months of leaks and rumours. The hype really started to build last week, as the weekend crept closer and closer. Nostalgia for the open world RPG whipped many fans into an absolute frenzy, and we'd be more than willing to bet...
Guide Last Chance to Buy These 60+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Huge Spring Sale
Discounted PS5 and PS4 games we recommend
PS Store's massive Spring Sale is about to finish, ending on 23rd April, 2025, so you only have a short time to check out the bargains in this current offer. With so many games going cheap, it can be hard to rummage through the pile and find the good stuff. We've put together a list of recommendations that...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 2 - More Birdie Than Hole in One
Let's go golfing!
Well, here we are, reliving one of the most traumatic and controversial moments in PlayStation history, albeit through the format of television. The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2, titled “Through The Valley”, upped the ante with an explosive episode that deviated wildly and stuck to the script faithfully. And we have to say, we...
Guide These 14+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (21st-27th April)
Days Gone! Clair Obscur! Fatal Fury! More!
Yet again, we’re rounding up all of the big new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week. This is a massive week, with both Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Days Gone Remastered vying for your attention. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is also worth pointing out, too. Here are all the new PS5 and PS4 games...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 577
Easter fun day
As we venture into Easter, there's more to do than just chow down on chocolate shaped like eggs and rabbits. That is the primary objective for many, but the gaming backlog never takes a break, especially not on a long weekend. Here's what we're getting up to! Aaron Bayne: I was planning to sink some time into Destiny 2, this...
Poll Are You Playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PS5?
Circling back around
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has arrived on PS5, months after its original release on Xbox and PC. But it was really well received back then, and we doubt it'll be much different with players on Sony's current-gen system now. A story-driven action adventure starring the whip-wielding explorer himself, this is a title that...
Video Everything You Need to Know About Marathon
See you starside
Bungie is taking a punt at the extraction shooter genre with Marathon, a PvPvE reimagining of its sci-fi series from the 90s. It was great to finally see the game in action with the recent showcase, but if we’re being honest, we don’t think Bungie really did the best job at explaining the deeper intricacies of its upcoming...
Opinion Baldur's Gate 3 Was Already a 10/10, But Updates Have Made It an All-Time Masterpiece
Closing the Gate
The concept of post-launch support for video games has been well established for generations now, but some developers manage to go above and beyond all expectations. Numerous examples come to mind. CD Projekt Red's support for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was incredibly impressive, topped off by a freely upgradable, much improved PS5...
Round Up New Crimson Desert Previews Raise Concerns Over Open World RPG's Intense Combat
Over the Kliff
A fresh batch of previews for Crimson Desert have popped up online, and as always, it's intriguing to hear more about this extremely promising open world adventure. However, these new hands-on articles do raise some concerns over how the action RPG actually plays. In case you haven't seen previous gameplay clips, it's fair to say...
Guide These 17+ New PS5, PS4 Games Are Coming Out This Week (14th-20th April)
Indiana Jones! I, Robot! Lost Records! More!
Once again, we’re rounding up all of the big new PS5 and PS4 games coming out this week. This is a huge week, with tons of high-quality games coming out. We suspect the highlight for the vast majority of you will be Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which is finally making its way to Sony's system...
TV Show Review The Last of Us (HBO) Season 2 Episode 1 - Structure Changes Keep Things Fresh
And so it begins
HBO’s The Last of Us is back and so begins the adaptation of Sony’s most divisive exclusive. While the first season had its deviations here or there, for the most part it was a fairly straight to the point adaptation. For us, this resulted in it feeling a bit like a highlight reel of our favourite game. This story is a different...
Poll Are You Planning to Buy Bungie's Marathon?
A Marathon, not a sprint
Bungie has revealed Marathon, a release which carries massive significance for both owner Sony and the Bellevue-based studio itself. The game, which will not be free-to-play but also won’t cost $70, will come with six character classes and three maps. It seems like a pretty puny offering at launch, but with a Battle Pass...
Live Watch Bungie's Marathon Gameplay Reveal Right Here
Shoot first
Bungie's about to fully reveal its first new game since Destiny 2. Just in case you haven't heard, it's called Marathon, and it's an extraction shooter sporting a crazy art direction. Given the developer's pedigree, you'd expect top-tier gun-based gameplay from Marathon — and we should be seeing plenty of that today. The gameplay...
