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  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PlayStation 4)

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    Review The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PlayStation 4)

    Life's a witch, then she dies

    Republished on Tuesday, 30th August, 2016: To coincide with the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition, we're bringing this rather large review back from the Push Square archives. We've also included links to our reviews of the game's two expansions - which are included in the Game of the Year...

  • PlayStation Plus Rumours Can Hurt Studios, Indie Dev Explains

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    News PlayStation Plus Rumours Can Hurt Studios, Indie Dev Explains

    Thumbs down

    Around this time every month we all start taking bets about which titles will be made available as part of PlayStation Plus' free game lineup. However, it's probably worth sparing a thought for those developers who lose potential sales because people wrongly assume that their products will be given away as part of the subscription...

  • The Witcher 3 Loots One Last Patch on PS4

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    News The Witcher 3 Loots One Last Patch on PS4

    Geralt's goodbye

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has had a good run, hasn't it? Since the game launched all the way back in May of 2015, developer CD Projekt Red has supported it with a ton of free downloadable content, two superb expansions, and numerous updates that have both fixed and added a huge amount of stuff. And with the deserved Game of the Year...

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  • Dead or Alive Xtreme 3's PlayStation VR Patch Is As Pervy As You'd Expect

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    News Dead or Alive Xtreme 3's PlayStation VR Patch Is As Pervy As You'd Expect

    A bit of a boob

    Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune will be updated to include PlayStation VR support from 13th October, and it looks just about as pervy as you'd expect it to. The feature will be incorporated as part of a free update, which will allow you to "enjoy" the Event Paradise, Gravure Paradise, and Photo Paradise modes in virtual reality. In...

  • Madden NFL 17 (PS4)

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    Review Madden NFL 17 (PS4)

    Lynch pin

    Sports games: the bane of most people's E3 conferences. They're the games that people that call themselves "Serious Moe" play. It's easy to write Madden and other sports games off as "just a roster update" – and, at times, this can be true – but the long-lived American football series has been steadily evolving over the past couple of...

  • PlayStation Plus Not Required for Free Battlefield 1 Beta

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    News PlayStation Plus Not Required for Free Battlefield 1 Beta

    EA-very little helps

    You won't need a PlayStation Plus subscription to give Battlefield 1 a spin this week. The free beta's set to deploy on 31st August for everyone, with Battlefield Insider members unlocking early access as we type. And with the server stress test imminent, EA has tweeted out that you won't need an active subscription in order to...

  • PS4 Slim Will Support 5GHz Wi-Fi, Photos Suggest

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    News PS4 Slim Will Support 5GHz Wi-Fi, Photos Suggest

    Faster race

    Good news for tech-heads who get excited by motherboards and cooling fans: the PlayStation 4 Slim will support 5GHz Wi-Fi, apparently. Shortmaneighty2, who already has his grubby mitts on the console, posted two photographs to prove the point: one from the console's manual, mentioning the added frequency – and the other from the...

  • Fallout 4: Nuka World Goes Live Tonight on PS4

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    News Fallout 4: Nuka World Goes Live Tonight on PS4

    The final countdown

    Who's ready for Fallout 4's final expansion then, eh? Bethesda has revealed that Nuka World will launch tonight in North America, and in the very early hours of tomorrow morning here in Europe. We've gone ahead and listed the exact times below, so be sure to grab some late night snacks and load up that level 100 character save in...

  • Release Your Rage Burst with God Eater 2 PS4 Gameplay

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    Video Release Your Rage Burst with God Eater 2 PS4 Gameplay

    Delicious deities

    As you all know, there's no Monster Hunter on the PlayStation 4 just yet – well, unless you count that weird MMO thing that was announced in Japan over the weekend. Many publishers not named Capcom have been trying desperately to plug that gap on Sony's systems for some time as a result – with Koei Tecmo's Toukiden and Bandai...

  • Sniff Out 20 Minutes of Watch Dogs 2 Gameplay on PS4

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    News Sniff Out 20 Minutes of Watch Dogs 2 Gameplay on PS4

    Life hack

    Whaddup, dawg? Ubisoft has released almost 20 minutes of commentated Watch Dogs 2 gameplay, showcasing the structure of the upcoming open world adventure – and some of the new modes and mechanics that you can look forward to. The clip starts out by showing off new protagonist Marcus Holloway's upgraded hacking abilities, before moving...

  • Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Finally Carves Out a Western Release Date

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    News Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Finally Carves Out a Western Release Date

    Sharpen those blades

    We've known since last year that Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization is coming West, but it feels like we've been waiting on a confirmed release date for an eternity. The role-playing sequel aims to be bigger and better than previous titles Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment and Sword Art Online: Lost Song, sporting a more...

  • New Berserk PS4 Trailers See Casca and Judeau Bathe in Blood

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    News New Berserk PS4 Trailers See Casca and Judeau Bathe in Blood

    The carnage continues

    Berserk's back with not one, but two new gameplay trailers. The above video features Casca from her days as a commander of the Band of the Hawk, while the below clip shows jack of all trades Judeau laying waste to hordes of enemies with some impressive throwing knife skills. Seriously, how many of those things does he have...

  • Fly Away with a Ton of Gravity Rush 2 PS4 Gameplay

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    News Fly Away with a Ton of Gravity Rush 2 PS4 Gameplay

    Katnip

    Are you upside down with anticipation for Gravity Rush 2 on the PlayStation 4? Then you may want to watch back this PlayStation Japan livestream, in which there's a bunch of new gameplay on display. Much of the stream centres on artwork and reference shots – still interesting, of course – but there is a lengthy look at a new dream-like...

Sunday28th Aug 2016

Saturday27th Aug 2016

  • Prominence Poker (PS4)

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    Review Prominence Poker (PS4)

    Ante-hero

    There was a point ten years ago when it felt like the popularity of poker had reached fever pitch. You couldn't turn on late night television without it appearing on more than one channel, and there always seemed to be some bloke down the pub who swore he'd made a serious chunk of change online. This rise in gambling websites left poker...

  • AdVenture Capitalist (PS4)

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    Review AdVenture Capitalist (PS4)

    Pass the buck

    Oh the sweet, sweet irony, Sammy. You dump on No Man's Sky for being duller than a charity shop's clothing rack, and now you're going to try and act like AdVenture Capitalist is worth the free download from the PlayStation Store. Biased! Bullsh*t! Never visiting this website again! Bet you didn't even play it with a steering wheel, did...

  • 5 PS4 Exclusives That Are Flying Under the Radar

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    Feature 5 PS4 Exclusives That Are Flying Under the Radar

    Double-A

    It's around this point in the generation where Sony's lineup really starts to swell, and we saw at E3 2016 earlier in the year that it's making a serious investment into exclusive PlayStation 4 software. With the likes of God of War, Spider-Man, and Horizon: Zero Dawn all on the way, the future looks bright for exclusives in this...

  • Valley (PS4)

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    Review Valley (PS4)

    Valleys of the 40s

    Every so often, a year will inexplicably become themed around a certain weapon or piece of equipment. 2012 was the year of the bow and arrow, and it appears that 2016 will become synonymous with the grappling hook. Nathan Drake took one into his final adventure in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and upcoming games such as Titanfall 2,...

  • Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X (PS4)

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    Review Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X (PS4)

    It's got the X-Factor

    One of the songs in the brand new rhythm game, Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X, is called Holy Lance Explosion Boy, and it's about an unsettlingly young boy accidentally getting someone pregnant, featuring lines like: "This 0.02mm barrier is seriously getting annoying." If the thought of a kawaii, virtual boy's condom splitting...

Sunday28th Aug 2016

  • You Really, Really Should Play Inside on PS4

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    Video You Really, Really Should Play Inside on PS4

    Don't be on the outside

    Whatever you think of our review policy here at Push Square Towers – and whether we should invest our biscuit budget into an office steering wheel – there's one thing that we can all agree: 10/10 review scores are rare. In fact, while some sites may use the upper-end of their scale liberally, we like to be a bit more...

Saturday27th Aug 2016

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  • One UK Retailer Will Happily Sell You a PS4 Slim Today

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    News One UK Retailer Will Happily Sell You a PS4 Slim Today

    Er

    This is so bizarre: the PlayStation 4 Slim isn't even announced yet, but there are four available from the CEX in Widnes right now. Somehow, the unannounced console has filtered into the retail channel in the UK, with the leaks seemingly centred in the North Western part of the country. So, if you fancy one of the new systems right now, you may...

  • Are You Still Playing No Man's Sky?

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    Poll Are You Still Playing No Man's Sky?

    Or have you lost interest?

    It's been a weird old ride for No Man's Sky. Hyped up to infinity and beyond by enthusiastic fans, the press, and just about everyone in between, the space survival sim was met with divided opinion when it launched earlier this month, and even now, people still can't seem to decide whether it's good, bad, or just straight...

  • PSN Down Just in Time for the Weekend

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    News PSN Down Just in Time for the Weekend

    Typical, eh?

    Uh oh, it looks like the PlayStation Network's down. We can't sign into the service here at Push Square Towers, and we're getting buried in reports from unhappy users. Sony's official status website suggests that there's nothing wrong, but clearly, that isn't the case. We're not looking to jump the gun here, but it's at least worth...

  • Start Your NBA 2K17 Career for Free on PS4

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    News Start Your NBA 2K17 Career for Free on PS4

    Announce Alex Hunter

    Can't wait to build your character and hit the court in NBA 2K17's career mode? Well, you'll be able to get started prior to the game's launch, with a free Prelude download kicking things off from 9th September. Available from the PlayStation Store, the client will allow you to experience the opening exchanges of the campaign...

Saturday27th Aug 2016

  • Grow Up (PS4)

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    Review Grow Up (PS4)

    Just playing the game, having a BUD

    It was perhaps a little surprising to see a sequel to last year's botanical platforming adventure Grow Home, especially one that would release so swiftly. Grow Up released less than 12 months after its predecessor, and we were curious to find out what could've changed in that short space of time. As it turns out,...

Friday26th Aug 2016

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  • People Hate Titanfall 2 So Much That the Dev's Had to Respond

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    News People Hate Titanfall 2 So Much That the Dev's Had to Respond

    Titan maul

    We thought Titanfall 2 was really fun when we tried the Technical Test last weekend, but it's left some fans outraged. Chief among the complaints is the sequel's slower movement speed compared to the original, which Respawn Entertainment claims is designed to prompt more skilful firefights. It has, however, bowed to feedback, and says...

  • Assetto Corsa (PS4)

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    Review Assetto Corsa (PS4)

    Ass-etto Corsa

    With Project CARS already in the wild and Gran Turismo Sport on the way later this year, as well as other realistic and excellent racers of their own kind in DiRT Rally and F1 2016 already out, there's plenty of variation and choice in the racing simulator market on the PlayStation 4 right now. But having garnered a hefty following...

  • No Mention of Dynasty Warriors 9 in Koei Tecmo's Tokyo Game Show Line Up

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    News No Mention of Dynasty Warriors 9 in Koei Tecmo's Tokyo Game Show Line Up

    Don't count it out, though

    With September's Tokyo Game Show looming, many fans of Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors series have been speculating that Dynasty Warriors 9 may finally be revealed at this year's event - but sadly, the anticipated hack and slash sequel hasn't been named as part of the company's line up. Perhaps that's to be expected,...

  • Does PlayStation Now Stream Successfully to PC?

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    Hands On Does PlayStation Now Stream Successfully to PC?

    Power of the cloud

    PlayStation Now's been misinterpreted by many. The cloud-streaming solution – often incorrectly labelled as Sony's answer to backward compatibility – is clearly an initiative in its infancy; the service that's available today represents the building blocks of a much bigger ambition, where PlayStation hardware is replaced by an...

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  • 10 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hints and Tips for New Agents

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    Guide 10 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Hints and Tips for New Agents

    Augment your mind

    Deus Ex: Mankind Divided can take a while to get used to. It's a complicated title that spreads itself across multiple genres, never quite settling on one specific brand of gameplay. As such, we've put together a list of ten relatively basic but very handy tips to get wannabe Interpol agents up and running. With any luck, these...

  • What September PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?

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    Talking Point What September PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?

    A lineup worthy of a price increase

    To be brutally honest with you, we're not sure when Sony's going to announce September 2016's batch of free PlayStation Plus games – it could be this week or next. With the news that the service's price will be increasing from 22nd

  • Why the Heck Is Sony Making a PS4 Slim?

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    Opinion Why the Heck Is Sony Making a PS4 Slim?

    The not-so little question

    So, the PlayStation 4 Slim is real, and Digital Foundry made a video to prove it. Then lawyers got involved, and the hastily recorded clip got removed – you know how it goes. Still, this has all happened rather fast, hasn't it? If you'd have asked us on Sunday morning whether Sony would make a more compact PS4 console,...

  • Here's How Resident Evil 4 Looks on the PS4

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    News Here's How Resident Evil 4 Looks on the PS4

    Leon! Leon!

    Resident Evil 4 needs no introduction – it's one of the greatest games ever made, after all. And it's coming to the PlayStation 4 in just about a week's time, so Capcom has released the first ever gameplay footage of that version. Unsurprisingly, it looks a lot like… Well, Resident Evil 4. What were you expecting? At the end of...

  • Sony Sends Out Another Wave of PS4 Firmware 4.0 Beta Invites

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    News Sony Sends Out Another Wave of PS4 Firmware 4.0 Beta Invites

    Second time lucky

    Potentially good news if you applied for the PlayStation 4 firmware 4.0 beta and didn't receive an invite, as Sony's sending out a second wave of emails. Maybe you'll get lucky this time around. The beta allows participants to sample the system's next update, which adds folders so that you can organise your games and apps, and...

  • Why Sony Needs to Change Its Refund Policy

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    Soapbox Why Sony Needs to Change Its Refund Policy

    Sam Brooke makes a case for more lenient refunds

    Sony's refund policy is as follows: "You can cancel a digital content purchase within 14 days of the date of transaction, provided that you have not started downloading or streaming it. Digital content that you have started downloading, streaming are not eligible for a refund unless the content is...

  • Armikrog (PS4)

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    Review Armikrog (PS4)

    State of clay

    Armikrog begins with such promise. Your introduction to this claymation world is a long and wonderfully weird theme song that serves as a prologue of sorts, and it leads into a beautifully animated cutscene that really showcases the talent on board. Many of the minds behind this Kickstarted adventure game are also responsible for The...

  • The PS4 Slim Looks Much, Much Nicer Than You Think It Does

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    News The PS4 Slim Looks Much, Much Nicer Than You Think It Does

    Short and sweet

    One of the reasons Sony's so keen to shut down leaked images of the PlayStation 4 Slim is because, typically, the amateur snaps aren't especially flattering. Indeed, the platform holder's unannounced console has been deemed ugly from every corner of the web based on the handful of photos released, but it looks much nicer in the...

  • Metrico+ (PS4)

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    Review Metrico+ (PS4)

    A bar set high

    While Sony may not give the PlayStation Vita much love these days, others have set out to do so over the years to prove the handheld's worth. Digital Dreams was one such developer who exclusively released its debut title Metrico on the neglected platform in 2014. It received both glowing and scathing remarks for varying reasons, but...

Wednesday24th Aug 2016

  • Donate to a Good Cause, Get Tons of Great Capcom Games

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    News Donate to a Good Cause, Get Tons of Great Capcom Games

    Humble bundle

    At long last, PlayStation has partnered with Capcom to launch its very own Humble Bundle. For those not familiar with this initiative, it basically allows you to get a slew of great games by giving money to charity. You can pick how much you want to donate (you'll need to start at $1), but paying above the average will unlock access to...

Tuesday23rd Aug 2016

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  • Fallout 4 Patch 1.09 Is Out Now on PS4

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    News Fallout 4 Patch 1.09 Is Out Now on PS4

    Get more wood and steel from vendors

    What could potentially be one of Fallout 4's final updates, patch 1.09 is available to download now on PlayStation 4. The update weighs in at around 2.4GB, and, unsurprisingly, adds support for Nuka World, the game's upcoming expansion which is due to launch at the end of this month. According to the official...

Tuesday23rd Aug 2016

  • Inside (PS4)

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    Review Inside (PS4)

    Step Inside

    Reviewing Inside is a tough proposition. On the one hand, this is a game that is fully deserving of a write-up overflowing with superlatives. On the other hand, to describe practically anything that happens in the game in anything other than the vaguest of terms would be to rob the player of the joy of discovering those moments for...

Monday22nd Aug 2016

  • Original PS4's Production Has Been Cut to Make Way for New Models

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    News Original PS4's Production Has Been Cut to Make Way for New Models

    Brace yourself

    Sony seems set to announce two new PlayStation 4 models at its PlayStation Meeting press conference next month, and judging by the leaks, a

  • The King of Fighters XIV (PS4)

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    Review The King of Fighters XIV (PS4)

    Royal ruckus

    While Capcom is rightly credited as the company which kick-started interest in the one-on-one fighting genre, there's another firm which built up comparable reputation in the field and – some would passionately argue – actually managed to trump the creator of Street Fighter on more than one occasion. SNK would become a household...

  • Worms W.M.D (PS4)

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    Review Worms W.M.D (PS4)

    Wriggly good

    Explosions litter the battlefield, reducing soldiers to nothing more than corpses and gravestones. A poisonous gas sneaks around, grasping its enemies and withering them away to a point of no return. A hawk-eyed missile eerily seeks out its victim, locating and dispatching them with mechanical ease. War, you see, has changed. But all...

Tuesday23rd Aug 2016

  • You Get a Revised DualShock 4 Controller with the PS4 Slim

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    News You Get a Revised DualShock 4 Controller with the PS4 Slim

    It, er, has more lights on it

    This video's going to get swiped pretty quickly if Digital Foundry's clip is anything to go by, but we'll report on it while it's live: the PlayStation 4 Slim comes with an updated DualShock 4 controller. While it looks identical in terms of form factor, there's a light been added to the touchpad. Yeah, we've no idea...

Monday22nd Aug 2016

  • PlayStation Plus Price Increase Confirmed for US and Canada

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    News PlayStation Plus Price Increase Confirmed for US and Canada

    Comes into effect next month

    Sony has announced that the price of a one year subscription to PlayStation Plus will be raised to $59.99 USD / $69.99 CAD in North America and Canada respectively on the 22nd September. As well as that, a three month subscription will soon set you back an extra $8 as the asking price increases to $24.99 USD / $29.99...

  • Sony to Announce Two New PS4 Consoles at PlayStation Meeting

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    News Sony to Announce Two New PS4 Consoles at PlayStation Meeting

    Slim shady

    Sony's still yet to comment on the leaked images of the PlayStation 4 Slim, but an announcement is looking increasingly likely at the PlayStation Meeting on 7th September. Indeed, the Wall Street Journal reports that the platform holder will unv

  • Leaked PS4 Slim Console Confirmed to Be Legit

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    News Leaked PS4 Slim Console Confirmed to Be Legit

    Watch it powering up

    We knew that last night's PlayStation 4 Slim leaks were legit – you don't get that many pictures from so many different angles without some level of authenticity. But as a few people have pointed out, in this age of 3D printers you can never be too careful. Digital Foundry decided to visit the person who purchased the console...

  • Hitman: Episode 4 - Bangkok (PS4)

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    Review Hitman: Episode 4 - Bangkok (PS4)

    Too many Kooks

    Like milk and cookies, fish and chips, and a copy of Ride to Hell: Retribution and the nearest volcano, hotels and Hitman go together very well. There's something about the maze of rooms, the abundance of staff, and the classy yet clandestine nature of these establishments that always make good missions for Agent 47, and the episodic...

  • Mafia III's Stunning Sixties Soundtrack Could Be the Best of the Open World Bunch

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    News Mafia III's Stunning Sixties Soundtrack Could Be the Best of the Open World Bunch

    Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, James Brown, and more

    We love a good licensed soundtrack in our games. Sometimes, a fitting selection of tunes can really solidify the feel of a release - the inclusion of Stan Bush's The Touch in Saints Row IV was inspired, for example - and with Mafia III, we've been hoping and praying for a stellar sixties soundtrack...

  • Final Fantasy XV's English Voice Cast Shows Promise in Latest Trailer

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    News Final Fantasy XV's English Voice Cast Shows Promise in Latest Trailer

    Talking it out

    We've said it once and we'll say it again: we're not sold on Final Fantasy XV's English voice work, but the game's latest trailer has given us a little more hope. Spotlighting the English cast, there are clearly some passionate performances on show here, and it's nice to see so many voice actors invested in their characters. Of...

  • Gulp Down Some Fallout 4: Nuka World Gameplay Tomorrow

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    News Gulp Down Some Fallout 4: Nuka World Gameplay Tomorrow

    Enjoy the ride

    Nuka World is Fallout 4's final expansion, so it's no surprise that fans are hoping for a worthwhile experience. The add-on, which seems to put the spotlight on several Raider gangs, is set to launch on the 30th August - but you won't have to wait until its release to catch some in-depth gameplay. Bethesda has announced that it'll be...

Sunday21st Aug 2016

  • PS4 Slim Hardware Images Allegedly Leak Online

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    Rumour PS4 Slim Hardware Images Allegedly Leak Online

    And they're very believable

    There were rumours that Sony may announce a PlayStation 4 Slim alongside the upgraded Neo console, and it may just have leaked. Potentially. In this age of 3D printers and elaborate hoaxes, these photographs of a console shell can't be taken as definitive proof – but they look pretty darn authentic from where we're...

  • DriveClub VR's New Tracks Will Be Added to Base Game for Free

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    News DriveClub VR's New Tracks Will Be Added to Base Game for Free

    A thank you to fans

    There's been something unexpectedly sweet about the closure of Evolution Studios. Don't get us wrong, it's bitterly disappointing to see the developer shut down – but we're used to these kinds of stories ending badly. In the case of the Runcorn-based company, though, the team's been kept together by Codemasters, it's getting a...

  • How Small Is the Rumoured PS4 Slim?

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    Video How Small Is the Rumoured PS4 Slim?

    Size comparison

    So, the PlayStation 4 Slim has leaked. Sony's yet to make a comment on these images just yet, but the sheer number of them taken from different angles suggests that they're almost certainly real – although nothing's legit until you hear it directly from the horse's mouth. That said, we have been in contact with someone who purports...

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  • Gamers Demanding a No Man's Sky Refund Aren't Happy with Sony

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    News Gamers Demanding a No Man's Sky Refund Aren't Happy with Sony

    In space, Sony can't hear you scream

    No Man's Sky has divided opinion - there's no doubt about that - but is the space exploration sim really bad enough to warrant a refund? Some disgruntled players seem to think so. According to Eurogamer, the publication has been contacted by numerous unhappy gamers who have asked Sony for a refund after...

  • F1 2016 (PS4)

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    Review F1 2016 (PS4)

    Fast-idious

    Codemasters is back, and with real assurance. It had seemed for a while that the once racing game experts had fallen off the wagon so to speak, with European rally turning to American X-Games and Formula One lacking the glitz and glamour of its real-life counterpart. Thankfully, the developer seems to be back on track following the...

  • Try Titanfall 2 on Your PS4 for Free Right Now

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    News Try Titanfall 2 on Your PS4 for Free Right Now

    Havin' a Titan ball

    It's taken a long time for Titanfall to arrive on the PlayStation 4, but you can finally take Titanfall 2 for a spin as part of the game's free technical test. Available to download right now from the European and North Ameri

  • Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Is Being Dismantled by Film Critics

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    News Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Is Being Dismantled by Film Critics

    Noct good

    Final Fantasy XV just can't catch a break, can it? Despite flaunting some stellar CG, Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV - the game's movie tie-in - is being torn to bits by film critics. The newly released flick is currently sitting at a worrying 8% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 different reviews. The movie's plot seems to be the biggest...

  • No Man's Sky PS4 Patch Busts Some Nasty Bugs

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    News No Man's Sky PS4 Patch Busts Some Nasty Bugs

    Procedurally generated errors

    No Man's Sky is one of the fastest selling PlayStation 4 games to date, but it does have some serious technical issues – or, at least, it did. Hello Games has released a new patch – v1.04 for those keeping count – this week, which promises "improved stability and lots more". Not the most detailed patch notes ever,...

  • Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4 Sounds Like the Definitive Version by Far

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    News Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4 Sounds Like the Definitive Version by Far

    Croft aloft

    We already know that Square Enix is going above and beyond with the PlayStation 4 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider, packing it with content to make up for the title's year long delay. But has it gone the extra mile in terms of performance, too? Digital Foundry has posted a quick preliminary investigation from the Gamescom 2016 show...

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  • 16th August 2016 (North America)

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    Store Update 16th August 2016 (North America)

    Never grow up

    Despite its bright visuals and cutesy main character, we can't type Grow Up without thinking of Taylor Swift's most depressing song to date. Whatever. It's the highlight of this week's North American PlayStation Store update, alongside Bound. PS4 Games: ADVENTURE CAPITALIST FREE BATTLESHIP $14.99 BOUND $19.99 DOODLE DEVIL $5.99...

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  • 16th August 2016 (Europe)

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    Store Update 16th August 2016 (Europe)

    Dance the night away

    Now that No Man's Sky is out, the summer lull is back until Deus Ex: Mankind Divided rolls around. There are some decent titles in this week's European PlayStation Store update, though – Bound and Grow Up being more than worthy of mention. There's the new episode of Hitman to look forward to, too. PS4 Games: Bound 16th...

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  • No Man's Sky (PS4)

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    Review No Man's Sky (PS4)

    Every opinion procedural

    We can't believe our luck. For all the planets and moons in this system, most of them scorched and practically lifeless, the last one we visit is a bonafide world of paradise. Lush bright blue grass stretches out to the horizon where it meets a scarlet sky, the space station hanging just close enough to make out its shape...

  • Rockstar Could Be at PlayStation Meeting, But This Isn't Proof

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    News Rockstar Could Be at PlayStation Meeting, But This Isn't Proof

    Don't believe everything you read

    Oh dear, the Internet loves a good unsubstantiated rumour, eh? Our inbox exploded earlier today after so-called "industry insider" Tidux posted a cryptic tweet with a couple of emojis, suggesting that Rockstar may make an appearance at next month's PlayStation Meeting press conference. Despite somehow earning...

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  • 10 No Man's Sky PS4 Tips for Beginner Space Explorers

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    Guide 10 No Man's Sky PS4 Tips for Beginner Space Explorers

    Hints to help get you on your way

    No Man's Sky is a dense, occasionally obtuse game that doesn't always make its systems clear. We've been playing Hello Games' opus for a good while now, and have compiled a list of ten spoiler-free tips that should make your introduction to outer-space that little bit easier to understand. Plutonium is your best...

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  • Rocket League's Free New PS4 Mode Is Party Focused

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    News Rocket League's Free New PS4 Mode Is Party Focused

    Rumble in the jungle

    Rocket League's appeal has always been its purity, but with the core mechanics mastered, there's always room for a bit of madness. Rumble, which will be added for free in September, is a brand new mode which will bring a bit of chaos to the core formula in the form of power-ups. These include the ability to freeze the ball,...

Saturday6th Aug 2016

  • Three Reasons Why Sonic Mania on PS4 Will Be Rad

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    Feature Three Reasons Why Sonic Mania on PS4 Will Be Rad

    Sonic Cycle be damned

    Let's start by dealing with the talking hedgehog in the room, huh? The lighting in the video you'll find above is… Pretty bad. We'd love to say that we unleashed our inner-Super Sonic and somehow turned our skin a subtle shade of Simpsons yellow, but as amateurs we just completely cocked up the colour grading both at source...

  • Is PS2 Classic Ape Escape 2 Still Top Banana on PS4?

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    Video Is PS2 Classic Ape Escape 2 Still Top Banana on PS4?

    Do the monkey with us

    Ape Escape 2 released on the PlayStation Store for the PS4 this week – and we've been monkeying around with it. The popular PlayStation 2 platformer definitely shows its age in the controls and presentation department, but it runs nicely on Sony's new-gen system, and the upscaled visuals actually hold up surprisingly well...

  • When Will the PS4K Neo Actually Be Announced?

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    Talking Point When Will the PS4K Neo Actually Be Announced?

    Just 4King reveal it

    The million dollar question: when will the PlayStation 4K – or Neo as it's perhaps better known – be announced? There was a thread on NeoGAF this week pondering how long Sony can possibly wait to reveal its upgraded hardware, and despite thinking long and hard about it, we've struggled to come up with an answer –...

  • No Man's Sky's PS4 Servers Will Be Wiped Prior to Release

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    News No Man's Sky's PS4 Servers Will Be Wiped Prior to Release

    Hello, goodbye

    Managed to get your copy of No Man's Sky early? Having fun naming planets and wildlife before the title's officially out? Er, well, maybe you should sit tight a little longer – a programmer at Hello Games has revealed that the release's servers will be wiped on Sunday ahead of the title's release on Tuesday. If you're already...

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  • Here's Your First Look at PS4 Reboot Prey

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    News Here's Your First Look at PS4 Reboot Prey

    Arkane Studios' latest steps out

    Pray tell us more about your PlayStation 4 reboot Prey, Bethesda. Oh, you're going to drop a gameplay trailer out of nowhere? Well, if you insist. As you can see from the embedded video, Arkane Studios' latest very much falls under the psychological sci-fi shooter umbrella – with BioShock powers to boot. It's set...

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  • 6 Features PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Must Include

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    Feature 6 Features PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Must Include

    Making PS4 way better with one update

    Perhaps the biggest disappointment that can be levelled at the PlayStation 4 is that, three years after its original release, it still feels a bit like a launch console. Don't get us wrong: we absolutely adore the device – but there are some really obvious features that have been absent since launch, and we're...

Wednesday3rd Aug 2016

Tuesday2nd Aug 2016

  • Diablo III Patch 1.14 Is Out Now on PS4

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    News Diablo III Patch 1.14 Is Out Now on PS4

    More Torment for your trouble

    Diablo III's latest patch is out now on PlayStation 4. Detailed last week, update 1.14 adds three new difficulty levels: Torment XI, XII, and XIII. It also updates a bunch of legendary items and makes slight changes to various character classes. Blizzard's loot based role-playing game has been knocking about on Sony's...

  • ABZÛ (PS4)

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    Review ABZÛ (PS4)

    Wintory is coming

    It's easy to take ABZÛ's swimming controls for granted. They are, after all, your only means of traversal in the game – it's natural to disregard something so close to home. But if Giant Squid's debut teaches us anything, it's that we should always take time to reflect on things which seem insignificant at first. The secret of...

  • You Can Download August's Free PlayStation Plus Games Now

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    News You Can Download August's Free PlayStation Plus Games Now

    Stay positive

    August's PlayStation Plus games are now available to download in Europe, so get signed in and add those bad boys to your library of backlog despair. This month's selection should launch later today in North America. In case you've forgotten, August's controversial offering includes Tricky Towers and Rebel Galaxy on PlayStation 4,...

Wednesday3rd Aug 2016

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  • Brut@l (PS4)

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    Review Brut@l (PS4)

    Rogue leg@cy

    Anybody remember those dungeon crawlers from the eighties, the ones based on Dungeons & Dragons and made entirely in ASCII characters? Well, for those not versed in the storied history of tabletop and its transition onto the home computer, these titles were the earliest example of the roguelike. Classics like Moria, Angband, and...

  • DOOM, Fallout 4 Lead Big Bethesda PSN Sale in North America

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    News DOOM, Fallout 4 Lead Big Bethesda PSN Sale in North America

    Fallout 4's season pass is going cheaper, too

    There's a sale on Bethesda titles and downloadable content happening right now on the North American PlayStation Store, covering the company's catalogue on both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. Obvious standouts include discounts on current-gen games like DOOM, Fallout 4, Wolfenstein: The New Order, and...

  • Batman PS4 Reviews Reveal the Telltale Title We Deserve

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    Round Up Batman PS4 Reviews Reveal the Telltale Title We Deserve

    Much ado about Bruce

    There was a time when a new Telltale title was an event, but given how prolific the publisher's been with its episodic output of late, its Batman series has been met by murmurs rather than fervour. That said, we love the studio's style of game, and a tale that promises to spotlight Bruce Wayne as much as the Caped Crusader...

  • 5 Things Berserk Needs to Get Right on PS4, Vita

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    Feature 5 Things Berserk Needs to Get Right on PS4, Vita

    Glory on the battlefield

    Berserk is a superb manga series from Japanese artist Kentaro Miura. It's dark fantasy with a capital D, and it's more than deserving of a video game adaptation that does the original work justice. Fortunately, prolific publisher Koei Tecmo is on the case, and it's got Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force doing the heavy...

Wednesday3rd Aug 2016

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  • PS2 Classic Ape Escape 2 Does the Monkey on PS4

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    News PS2 Classic Ape Escape 2 Does the Monkey on PS4

    B-A-N-A-N-A-S

    As the great Gwen Stefani once sang: "This s*it is bananas. B-A-N-A-N-A-S." And we suppose that Ape Escape 2 is a bit bananas, seeing as it sees you attempt to scoop up monkeys with a futuristic fishing net. The second game in the series launched on the PlayStation 4 last night as part of Sony's PS2 Classics initiative, where it will...

  • Destiny: Rise of Iron Details Creep Out of the Darkness

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    News Destiny: Rise of Iron Details Creep Out of the Darkness

    Light levels rising

    And so it begins. It was only a matter of time before we started getting flooded with information regarding Destiny's upcoming September expansion, and Game Informer's got the scoop on a load of new details. For starters, the light level cap is getting raised beyond what we had initially thought. Right now, the light level...

  • The Demon with the Greatest Name Is Playable in Berserk on PS4, Vita

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    News The Demon with the Greatest Name Is Playable in Berserk on PS4, Vita

    Enter Nosferatu Zodd

    Now we're talking! Nosferatu Zodd, one of Berserk's central characters, is going to be playable in the PlayStation 4 and Vita adaptation. The supremely powerful demon, who can alternate between humanoid and beast forms, will surely be a blast to use in Koei Tecmo's upcoming hack and slasher. We imagine that it won't be long...

  • 2nd August 2016 (Europe)

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    Store Update 2nd August 2016 (Europe)

    Water lot of great content

    Too many games, too little time: the PlayStation 4 is awash with exciting additions this week, with Batman and Abzu being the highlights. We must spare a moment for multiplayer favourites Tricky Towers and Overcooked, too – the former of which is free with PlayStation Plus. PS4 Games: Dead Island Retro Revenge 1st...

  • Blizzard Sounds the Klaxon on Overwatch Olympics Outfits

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    News Blizzard Sounds the Klaxon on Overwatch Olympics Outfits

    Ready, steady, go

    We wondered when the Rio 2016 Olympic Games were going to cameo in a game – and we're not referring to a certain potty-mouthed Wii U release. Overwatch looks like it's going to be the first, however, as Blizzard's sent a bunch of YouTubers and Twitch streamers packages featuring the shooter's cast of characters in sports gear. A...

Wednesday3rd Aug 2016

  • 2nd August 2016 (North America)

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    Store Update 2nd August 2016 (North America)

    Serving up some smash hits

    It's free PlayStation Plus week, which means everyone's getting Tricky Towers, regardless of whether you want it or not. Other highlights this time include Abzu and Overcooked, as well as Ape Escape 2 and the first episode in Telltale's new Batman series. PS4 Games: ABZÚ $19.99 APE ESCAPE 2 (PS2) $9.99 CANNON...

Tuesday2nd Aug 2016

  • Dive Deep with 10 Minutes of ABZÛ PS4 Gameplay

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    Video Dive Deep with 10 Minutes of ABZÛ PS4 Gameplay

    Under the sea

    We're never getting another Aquanaut's Holiday – more's the pity – but the beautiful ABZÛ should sate your deep sea diving appetite for the time being. The first game by Giant Squid – founded by Matt Nava of Journey and Flower fame – is a presentational tour-de-force, and it controls pretty darn nicely, too. There's some...

Monday1st Aug 2016

  • SEGA Wants All Numbered Yakuza Games on PS4

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    News SEGA Wants All Numbered Yakuza Games on PS4

    But no firm plans right now

    Are you eager to get into the Yakuza franchise but not sure where to get started? Series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi has hinted that SEGA wants to bring all numbered entries to the PlayStation 4 following the success of the first game's remake, Yakuza Kiwami. This means that the publisher wants to find a way to port Yakuza...

  • No Man's Sky's PS4 Platinum Looks Perfectly Attainable

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    News No Man's Sky's PS4 Platinum Looks Perfectly Attainable

    Space odyssey

    The Trophies for PlayStation 4 console exclusive No Man's Sky have leaked online – and they look perfectly attainable, if you ask us. While the trinkets could have been laden with spoilers, they actually only reveal one thing: that your status will increase the more that you engage in various activities. For example, as you scavenge...

  • PS4's Interplanetary Sim No Man's Sky Won't Take Hundreds of Hours to Finish

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    News PS4's Interplanetary Sim No Man's Sky Won't Take Hundreds of Hours to Finish

    As first person reaches the centre of the galaxy

    Good news for people who lead busy lives: it won't take you hundreds of hours to reach the centre of the galaxy in No Man's Sky, as the person who purchased a pre-release copy for $1,300 achieved it in some 30 hours instead. Sean Murray had said in previous interviews that you could expect to be...

  • Vita Game About Giving Girls Orgasms Accidentally Rated for Everyone

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    News Vita Game About Giving Girls Orgasms Accidentally Rated for Everyone

    Someone please think of the children

    Here's a cock up that could potentially land someone in a very sticky situation: the box art for the PlayStation Vita version of risqué rails shooter Gal*Gun: Double Peace has been mistakenly marked with the rating E – and that means Everyone, not Erotic. The error was spotted by infamous Twitter user Wario64,...

  • Heart&Slash (PS4)

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    Review Heart&Slash (PS4)

    Love hurts

    Heart&Slash is a very peculiar game, crossing roguelike gameplay with a brawler combat system to create an interesting idea. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans no longer exist and robots have taken over, you assume the role of Heart, a kind-hearted but brutally murderous machine with sword in hand, that's trying to escape...

  • UK Sales Charts: Uncharted 4 Sales Increase 94 Per Cent

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    News UK Sales Charts: Uncharted 4 Sales Increase 94 Per Cent

    Up and at 'em

    With the school holidays underway, Sony's pumped a ton more cash into Uncharted 4: A Thief's End here in the UK, widely advertising a special price promotion. The game dropped to £34.99 temporarily – though you could get it even cheaper at some stores – and that prompted a 94 per cent surge in sales. It still wasn't enough to...

  • Playdead's Inside Steps Outside on PS4 This Month

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    News Playdead's Inside Steps Outside on PS4 This Month

    In-'n'-out

    Trophies for Playdead's critically acclaimed Inside leaked earlier today, suggesting that it won't be in Limbo on Sony's new-gen system for long. And now VG247 has cited trusted sources who claim that the title will release this month on the PlayStation 4. The title launched on the Xbox One in late June, but that's a win

  • Bethesda Still Working with Sony to Get Fallout 4 Mods on PS4

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    News Bethesda Still Working with Sony to Get Fallout 4 Mods on PS4

    It clearly isn't going smoothly

    In case you hadn't noticed, mod support for Fallout 4 still hasn't arrived on Sony's system. Mods were originally intended to launch on PlayStation 4 back near the start of summer, but after hitting some sort of snag, the functionality was put on hold. However, after about a month of silence, Bethesda has revealed...

  • Acclaimed Indie Darling Inside Poised for PS4 Release

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    News Acclaimed Indie Darling Inside Poised for PS4 Release

    Get in-side

    Playdead's critically acclaimed Inside garnered much acclaim when it released on the Xbox One and PC earlier this year, prompting us to quiz the Danish developer about the possibility of a PlayStation 4 release. We were told that the studio wants to put the title on as many platforms as possible, and it looks like it's not hanging around...