News The New PS4 Controller Offers More Than Just Another Lightbar
Mark Cerny shares a secret
News - September, 2016
Friday30th Sep 2016
News PlayStation VR's Demo Disc Kinda Sucks in Europe
But America's is amazing
PlayStation VR headsets are being sent to the press as we type, and that means that unboxings are beginning to appear on YouTube. And one thing that's been catching a lot of attention is the difference between the demo disc in North America and
Soapbox I Played PlayStation VR for Over an Hour and Didn't Chunder
Sammy's not seasick
Until this week, my time with PlayStation VR had been very limited. The longest I'd probably spent strapped in to the headset in one session was maybe 15 minutes, so I hadn't really had an opportunity to test how it feels to play virtual reality in extended sittings. Luckily, I was invited up to Rebellion on Wednesday, where I...
Signing of the summer
Another year, another FIFA review, although this time around, there's actually a reasonable amount of new stuff to talk about without having dig deep into the finer - and frankly quite boring - technicalities of tweaked gameplay mechanics. Taken as a whole, FIFA 17 is the biggest step forward that the sports series has seen in...
Review Jazzpunk: Director's Cut (PS4)
Secret agent Polybank
Jazzpunk: Director's Cut is one of the wildest rides on the PlayStation 4, despite being a relatively short game. Initially released on PC back in 2014, developer Necrophone Games has finally brought it to the PS4 over two years later. It's hard to accurately describe what exactly Jazzpunk is; sometimes it's a first-person...
News Final Fantasy XV's Car Radio Features a Ridiculous Amount of Music from Past Games
That's a lot of good listening
In case you didn't already know, the car radio in Final Fantasy XV is chocked full of past Final Fantasy songs - and by chocked, we mean packed to the point of bursting. From the original Final Fantasy all the way through to Final Fantasy XIV and even spin-offs like Dissidia: Final Fantasy, the track listing covers a...
Video PlayStation VR Comes with an Absurd Number of Cables
Spaghetti junction
We weren't going to do a PlayStation VR unboxing because tons of better websites with better camera gear already have that corner of the market on lock. But you know what? We were going to take the headset out of its box anyway, so why not film it? We're gunning for the rudimentary, hobbyist sector of YouTube with this clip. In...
Saturday1st Oct 2016
News Rocket League Will Probably Score PS4 Pro Support
OMG! OMG!
A bit like when Psyonix pooled community interest in the PlayStation 4 release of Rocket League and we posted about how it absolutely had to happen because it would be the best thing since sliced bread, Psyonix now wants to know whether you want a PS4 Pro update for the car-soccer smash. Which, of course, you do, so we're glad that's...
Friday30th Sep 2016
Rumour Is This Your First Look at Egyptian Assassin's Creed?
Oh Mummy
Assassin's Creed may be staying in the Animus longer than expected, but a first screenshot purported to be taken from the latest entry has apparently leaked online. It shows a pause menu alongside what appears to be a wireframe pyramid. The list of options shown on the toolbar include crafting, and a tooltip mentions that you can upgrade...
Hands On Battlezone's PlayStation VR Co-Op Is Brilliant Fun
Cockpit moshpit
What more is there to say about Battlezone right now? The forthcoming PlayStation VR launch title is absolutely a must-own, but you already knew that when we previewed it earlier in the year. This week we were invited back up to Rebellion to feast our eyes on the final build, and our opinion hasn't really changed: the Oxford-based...
News Join the Mile High Club with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Trailer
Use Soap
It's comfortably the greatest Call of Duty campaign ever made, and now you have the opportunity to re-experience Modern Warfare remastered for the PlayStation 4. To build hype, Activision has released an all-new trailer for what is effectively a jumped-up Infinite Warfare pre-order bonus. Looks good, though, doesn't it? Will you be paying...
News Skyrim's Superb Soundtrack Will Bellow in Concert This November
Music from the frozen North
Coinciding with the release of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on the 28th October, Bethesda has revealed that the game's superb soundtrack will be adapted into a one-off live concert in London. Titled Skyrim in Concert, Jeremy Soule's score will be performed by the Winterhold Philharmonic Orchestra and...
Thursday29th Sep 2016
Hands On Is Dragon Quest Builders Spades Better than Minecraft?
Dig dug
Minecraft's an interesting phenomenon. Its wide-spread impact is not under question, but old-fogeys like this very author struggle to derive much entertainment from its free-form format. Dragon Quest Builders aims to bring the best of both worlds, then – it's got the creative opportunities of Mojang's masterpiece, but also the quest-based...
News Bleep Buttons Beware! PS4 Sucks on Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition's D*ckt*ts
Son of a d*ck
Potty-mouthed first-person shooter Bulletstorm will swear up a storm on the PlayStation 4, as the Brazilian games ratings board has listed the obscene slaughtering simulator for Sony's new-gen system. Dubbed the Full Clip Edition, the title will be published by Gearbox Software and developed by People Can Fly, after the Polish studio...
Friday30th Sep 2016
Hands On Little Nightmares Is a Spooky PS4 Surprise
Sweet dreams
You wouldn't expect a puzzle platformer to be one of the pleasanter surprises at EGX 2016. Perhaps the booth should have been a better indication; Little Nightmares wasn't stuffed away in the corner of the convention, but instead commanded centre stage, with an elaborate labyrinth-like setup involving towering drawers and dressed-up...
Thursday29th Sep 2016
Review Destiny: Rise of Iron (PS4)
Can't teach a Young Wolf new tricks
Back near the end of last year, Destiny was in dire need of a revamp. The release had stagnated to a point where many players had simply stopped coming back to Bungie's sci-fi creation, with the game's first two expansions – The Dark Below and House of Wolves – doing little to reinvigorate the title or fix its...
News PS4 Slim Sales Off to a Slow Start in the UK
A wake-up call?
Sony's dominating this generation globally, but it's just starting to receive a few reminders that it can't sit twiddling its thumbs in the UK and the USA, where Microsoft is staging a bit of an onslaught right now. To be fair, the company's position is not in jeopardy, but MCV reports that the PS4 controlled just 19 per cent of the...
News DriveClub VR Races at a Reduced Rate for Seasoned Veterans
Just a drifter
DriveClub VR is, for all intents and purposes, a brand new game. But those of you who've been supporting the racer since the very beginning will be able to hop into the driver's seat at a reduced rate, Sony has announced. The platform holder's discounting the game to €19.99/$19.99 on the PlayStation Store, if you bought the main...
News Assassin's Creed May Stay Hidden in 2017, Too
Need for Creed
Ubisoft's in the process of rebooting the Assassin's Creed franchise, and while it's padding the time with a remastered version of Ezio's collection this year, there's no guarantee that it will drop a new entry in 2017. Speaking with IGN, Tommy François admitted that the series – along with Far Cry – may be taking a longer hiatus...
News Fresh Vampyr Screenshots Show Off the PS4 Action RPG's Combat
Someone call a doctor
Vampyr - an action role-playing game from French developer DONTNOD - has always looked promising on paper, but after sinking our fangs into some gameplay footage last month, we're still not totally sold on this often janky looking trip through old London's dingy streets. That said, the newly released screenshots that we've...
News Embrace Your Awful Social Life with SportsBarVR on PS4
For the loners
Got no friends to go to a real sports bar with? PlayStation VR's got your back, as the makers of Pool Nation have announced SportsBarVR – a new multiplayer social experience that will allow you to chug drinks and play pool in virtual reality with up to six other people. It's clearly very cool technology, but it's all a bit tragic...
Friday30th Sep 2016
News Battleborn's Probably Maybe Possibly Going Free-to-Play Soon
Pitchford says no yes kinda
In news that would struggle to surprise even the late Cilla Black, Kotaku is reporting that Battleborn will be going free-to-play soon. This is something that Gearbox gaffer Randy Pitchford has already moved to deny, though his tirade of tweets are… Something to say the least. Writing on social media, the suit...
Thursday29th Sep 2016
News For Honor's Single Player Campaign Won't Disappoint, Says Developer
Alone on the battlefield
For Honor was originally billed as an out-and-out multiplayer title, with players battling through hordes of lesser foes in order to enter tense duels with other skilled warriors. It wasn't too long, however, until developer Ubisoft Montreal introduced us to the game's single player offering. Boasting a "full story...
News Michel Ancel Shares More Beyond Good & Evil 2 Artwork
Careful of sharks
Is Beyond Good & Evil 2 drawing closer? Michel Ancel has posted another piece of artwork on his Instagram account, showing what appears to be either Rufus or Francis – the anthropomorphic sharks who appeared in the original game. He captioned the image with the following message: "Ready for the fight. Independence Ubisoft...
News That Scumbag Femto Stars in Latest Berserk PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Give him some space
Given that we've never really seen mega-demon Femto in action in the original work, we have to hand it to Berserk and the Band of the Hawk developer Omega Force for giving him what looks to be a very fitting fighting style. Taking control of space and gravity, Femto is able to toss entire groups of enemies around like they're...
Wednesday28th Sep 2016
News PlayStation Plus October Includes Resident Evil and Transformers on PS4
That's more like it
October looks to be a really solid month for PlayStation Plus. Sony has revealed that subscribers will be getting Resident Evil and Transformers: Devastation on PlayStation 4 - that's two great games right off the bat for the current-gen console. Elsewhere, the Vita selection includes interesting indie Actual Sunlight and...
Thursday29th Sep 2016
News Amazon UK Sells FIFA 17, LEGO Star Wars PS4 Bundles for £149
How low can you go?
You may have caught our earlier story about some frankly insane PlayStation 4 offers, and now Amazon UK has thrown its not-so insignificant hat into the ring. The mega online retailer is selling the 500GB PS4 alongside either FIFA 17 or LEGO S
Wednesday28th Sep 2016
News UK PS4 Prices Plunge Lower Than £150 with FIFA 17
Insane savings as stores clear stock
With the PlayStation 4 Slim now on store shelves, there's a bit of a price war going on in the UK as retailers attempt to clear out stock of the old model. At the time of typing, ShopTo will sell you a 500GB CUH-1200 unit alongside FIFA 17 for… £139.85! Smyths Toys is doing a similar thing in-store from...
Thursday29th Sep 2016
News Sacked Man United Manager Louis van Gaal Wanted to Bring VR to Old Trafford
LV(R)G
As the launch of PlayStation VR lurches ever closer, it's interesting to think about where this technology is headed. And while many are focusing on the games for now, it's perhaps worth remembering that the tech has advantages in other sectors – like health and education, for example. Case in point: Louis van Gaal, the former manager of...
Wednesday28th Sep 2016
News No Man's Sky Being Investigated By Advertising Standards for Misrepresentation
The saga continues
It's been a while since we heard anything worthy of note regarding No Man's Sky, but unfortunately for developer Hello Games, the space-faring title is back in the spotlight following some potentially bad news. According to Eurogamer, the game is being investigated by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority on the basis that its...
News Microsoft Didn't Expect Sony to Ditch 4K Blu-ray Either
What the 4K?
We probably all expected the PlayStation 4 Pro to have a 4K Blu-ray player – Sony's one of the founders of the physical media format, after all. But the supercharged system doesn't, with the Japanese giant favouring streaming ahead of the disc-based playback option. And it turns out even its main competitor Microsoft expected the...
Rumour Destiny 2 Shooting For a Fresh Audience, Will Be a Totally New Game
Say goodbye to your exotics
Looking at Destiny from the perspective of a big publisher like Activision and an ambitious studio like Bungie, Destiny 2's inevitable fate is perhaps easy to determine. If the franchise is to expand and thrive, it can't just keep relying on yearly expansions and, if you'll pardon the pun, sticking to its guns. With every...
News Former Sony Exec Jack Tretton Details What Went Wrong with the PS3's Launch
"The most difficult launch you could imagine"
Briefly thinking back to past Sony press conferences, it's hard not to miss Jack Tretton and his cheeky little smile. The former president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Tretton left the company in 2014, but that hasn't stopped him from talking about the PlayStation 3 and its troubled...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Tops Hardware as Lifetime Numbers Pass Wii U
Up and over
Following the PlayStation 4's emphatic return to the top of the charts thanks to the introduction of the new Slim model, Sony's current-gen console hit another milestone last week when it surpassed the Wii U's lifetime sales in Japan. To date, Nintendo's console has shifted 3,265,329 units, while the PS4 has now sold through 3,267,243...
News Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide Brings the Grime in PS4 Launch Trailer
Pest control
Supposedly a solid co-op horde-'em-up, Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide releases on PlayStation 4 next week. With a focus on melee combat as players face off against a horrific army of ratmen, it's certainly an eye-catching title that offers something a little different, and the game's launch trailer gets its grimy atmosphere...
News Horror Here They Lie Departs in Time for PlayStation VR Launch
All aboard
Here's your spooky PlayStation VR horror title: Here They Lie has been confirmed for a 13th October release – and you may want to reinforce your underwear before strapping yourself into this madworld because it looks completely f**ked. The game – by the brilliantly named Tangentlemen – has been incubated by Sony Santa Monica, and if...
Tuesday27th Sep 2016
Review Dead Rising Triple Pack (PS4)
They live again
With Dead Rising 4 mere months away – though not for PlayStation gamers – the time is right for an opportunistic re-release of some of the earlier games. Acting as a prefect primer for the series, this re-release triple pack includes Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2, and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record, and if you don't fancy shelling...
Returning to the first line
With NHL 17 being the second version of EA's hockey sim to be released since the shameful PlayStation 4 debut that was NHL 15, fans of puck-based sports were rightfully expecting the good work done in last year's edition to carry on through and be improved upon even further to really bring the franchise into the current...
Hands On Could Horizon: Zero Dawn Be Sony's Next Big Blockbuster?
Aloy, saveloy
The best thing about PlayStation is that it's reinvented itself time and time again. Sony's original console was defined by Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, but a contractual blunder meant that both series went multiformat. Sony had to reinvent itself, and we saw the introduction of Jak & Daxter and Sly Cooper. Now on its...
News PlayStation Experience 2016 Heads to Anaheim in December
Is your body ready?
PlayStation Experience 2016 is happening after all. There had been some speculation that Sony may cancel its annual fan gathering, but an official website has been updated revealing that the show will be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Centre on 3rd and 4th December. This means there'll be one last press conference for you to...
Store Update 27th September 2016 (Europe)
Back of the net
Stock up on baked beans, say goodbye to your loved ones, plump your favourite cushion – the Christmas rush is here. Well, technically not quite actually. Don't get us wrong, this is a busy European PlayStation Store update, but it's padded by about a billion different versions of FIFA 17, which makes it look larger than it is. PS4...
News Dragon Quest Builders Digs Up PS4, Vita Demo
Build me up, Bildrick
It may be utterly overshadowed by the Hollywood blockbusters due out next month, but Dragon Quest Builders is looking block solid from where we're sitting. And if you're interested in the game yourself, then you may want to check out the title's demo, which is launching on the PlayStation 4 and Vita today. "In this...
News Yakuza 0 Grabs a Day One Edition on PS4
Plus a new English trailer
We've been watching so much Yakuza 6 gameplay recently that we almost forgot Yakuza 0 is heading West early next year. Featuring a much younger Kazuma Kiryu, this should prove to be another memorable romp through Japan's seedy underbelly. You can learn more about our legendary protagonist and the sticky situation that he's...
News Battlefield 1 Goes Michael Bay in PS4 Story Trailer
War never changes
Hmmm, we're not sure what to think of Battlefield 1's story trailer. We suppose on the one hand the presentation is spectacular – from the visuals to the voice acting and the orchestral audio – but on the other it's all a bit, well… Cringe, isn't it? Maybe it's us, but it feels like a trailer for a movie that came out in the...
News Final Fantasy XV Live PS4 Gameplay Demo Shows Customisation, Side Activities, and More
On the road again
Without the recent delay, Final Fantasy XV would have been launching just three days from now on PlayStation 4 - but don't let that fact get you down just yet. Courtesy of PlayStation Access' live show at EGX 2016, we've got our hands on 20 minutes of unedited Final Fantasy XV gameplay, which showcases character and car...
News Is Long Awaited Sequel Beyond Good & Evil 2 Back On?
Turn the Pey'j
Beyond Good & Evil 2 seems to have been in the pipeline for an eternity, and now Ubisoft veteran Michel Ancel has hinted that the project may be back on. The Wild Sheep Studio founder – who's also working with Sony on the fascinating PlayStation 4 exclusive WiLD – posted a most interesting picture on Instagram today: concept...
News New Berserk PS4 Gameplay Focuses on a Very Bad Man
Ugh, not this guy
If you're familiar with Berserk, then you'll probably already know that Wyald, leader of the Black Dog Knights, is a bit of a villain. A demon in humanoid form, he's a ruthless and downright horrible individual who controls his band of fellow scum through fear. In the source material, we see Wyald do some unspeakable things -...
Wednesday28th Sep 2016
Store Update 27th September 2016 (North America)
Really Reus
There's no breakout of every version of FIFA 17 in this week's North American PlayStation Store update, so it looks positively teensy compared to its European counterpart. Darkest Dungeon and XCOM 2 are pretty big releases, though. Decent restock, we reckon. PS4 Games: ARCADE ARCHIVES CONTRA $7.99 DARKEST DUNGEON (CROSS-BUY) $24.99...
Monday26th Sep 2016
Solitary confinement
The FMV genre has had a bit of a renaissance lately. Her Story and Contradiction: Spot The Liar both released to a positive amount of fanfare over on the PC, and now it's time for the PlayStation 4 to get its own full motion adventure. The Bunker marks quite a change in scenery for developer Wales Interactive, a studio that's...
News Rise of the Tomb Raider Has a Ridiculous 125 Trophies on PS4
That's a Lara gamerscore
This must be some sort of record: Rise of the Tomb Raider will release with a whopping 125 Trophies on the PlayStation 4. The trinkets span the main game alongside its many expansion packs, and consist of an eye-watering 118 bronze trinkets. The remaining seven gongs are divided up between five silver, one gold, and one...
Shoulda stayed home
It always stings a little when you get your hopes up for a game and it disappoints you upon release. Sure, there are different tiers to this; for instance, it's hard to find a recent game that upset more people at launch than No Man's Sky. But often that initial letdown leads to hyperbole; there are titles that fall short of...
Feature PlayStation VR Has the Power to Elicit Real-World Reactions
Don't look down
There are two things that make virtual reality extra impressive: scale and physical reactions. As we've said so many times, you really need to wear the headset to understand just how affecting these assets are, but we also appreciate that it's not easy for everyone to get eyes-on time with the device. As such, we've already tried to...
Hands On Sonic Mania on PS4 Runs Rings Around Recent Entries
Super Sonic
Let's face it: aside from Sonic Generations, the Blue Blur's had a pretty iffy history on PlayStation consoles. The hog's starred in a couple of decent Wii titles – and he's even enjoyed a handful of decent handheld outings – but the character's struggled to live up to his iconic legacy on the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and now...
Swish
The NBA 2K series has always been the most eye-catching of sport game franchises because of its excellent presentation and attention to detail, not to mention its stunningly realised visuals. NBA 2K17 is no different, and ups the ante to make quite possibly one of the best sporting experiences on PlayStation. Sure, it doesn't have any huge...
First Impressions Bloodying Our Blades in the For Honor PS4 Alpha
No guts, no glory
For Honor is a medieval melee-based action title that's set in a land totally ruined by a natural disaster - its people left to fight for their survival. This is where three warriors come across one pool of water, and although they could share it, a brawl ensues because of pure greed. These initial three fighters go on to form the...
News 16 Minutes of Mafia III Gameplay Outlines Stealth and Gunplay
Either way will do
We've lost count of how many trailers 2K Games has released for Mafia III, but we're pretty sure that none of them have been as comprehensive as the video that we've embedded above. The clip contains around 16 minutes of gameplay from next month's sandbox crime-'em-up, highlighting the various ways that you can tackle missions...
News UK Sales Charts: BioShock: The Collection Is Still the Big Daddy
Ayn achievement
A lack of new releases mean that BioShock: The Collection maintained its place at the summit of the UK sales charts this week, fending off PES 2017: Pro Evolution Soccer for a second term. Destiny: The Collection was the only new entry in fourth, with most fans of that series locked into the PlayStation Store these days. Overwatch...
Sunday25th Sep 2016
News Shovel Knight Brings More Fanservice to PS4 Platformer Yooka-Laylee
We're diggin' it
Yooka-Laylee exists to please old-school Nintendo gamers. Having gone hands-on with the PlayStation 4 platformer earlier this week, we can confirm that it's quite literally Banjo-Kazooie running on modern hardware – even the use of the Unity engine ensures an authentic N64-esque 20 frames-per-second throughout. But what about...
Mission Blog Chapter 6 - Boldly Going
The final frontier
The black hole was alarmingly close. It was an arresting if slightly terrifying sight, with an attractive blue aura surrounding a harshly defined circle of darkness. Though No Man's Sky's black holes offer some of the most striking (and perilously inviting) views in the game, my curiosity got the better of me just before I flew...
Saturday24th Sep 2016
First Impressions PS4 Pro Represents a Sizeable Step Forward
A new Horizon
Looking at Guerrilla's eye-wateringly pretty dinosaur destroying role-playing game Horizon: Zero Dawn on the PlayStation 4 Pro initially reveals the game that you have in your imagination; it's only when the upgraded version is observed back-to-back with its standard PS4 release that the stark contrast comes into alarming focus...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 136
Short and sweet
We're on location this week, so you're getting the shortest WAYP in the history of the feature. That's okay, though, because we're sure that you'll have ample insight to stack into the comments. You know the drill: let us know what you're playing down below. Jacob Hull, Reviewer: It's a Premier League weekend, so just you try and...
Friday23rd Sep 2016
Talking Point What October PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
Free the freebies
The price has gone up in North America, but few could be disappointed with September 2016's selection of free PlayStation Plus games. Between the excellent Journey and the agreeable Lords of the Fallen, the PlayStation 4 alone played host to two really worthwhile downloads last time out. But now it's time to starting thinking about...
News The Division Is Still the Best Selling Game of 2016, Ubisoft Reminds Us
But is anyone still playing it?
We remember the lead up to The Division's launch like it was yesterday. The online shooter had a huge amount of hype behind it, with many claiming that it was fated to be the next big thing. It then released to solid reviews and plenty of sales. For a while, it's safe to say that The Division was a hit. However, it...
News Ogle Rise of the Tomb Raider's Assets on PS4 Pro
Careful now
What a difference a year makes. Just 12 months ago, Rise of the Tomb Raider was one of the tentpole titles in Microsoft's "greatest ever" Xbox lineup -- and now it's one of the posterchilds of the PlayStation 4 Pro. Maybe -- just maybe -- Square Enix played a blinder after all. Or, perhaps, this title's going to flop for the second or...
Video Is Battlezone the Best Game on PlayStation VR?
Tank you very much
We're here at EGX 2016, which means we're beaming hastily crafted articles and shoddily edited videos straight to your eyeballs from a room the size of a shoebox. No, seriously -- that last bit wasn't even a joke. The good news is that we've got all of 2016's -- and some of 2017's -- biggest games on tap, and we'll be bringing you...
Poll What Do You Think of Destiny: Rise of Iron?
Is it hot stuff?
Ah, trusty old Destiny - a game that's pretty much the perfect fodder for a Friday poll such as this. The shooter's latest expansion, Rise of Iron, launched earlier this week on PlayStation 4, and its brand new six-player Raid is releasing later today. Judging by the amount of buzz that the DLC has generated around the 'net, it's...
News Iceland Isn't in FIFA 17 Because EA Didn't Offer Enough Money For the Rights
Ice cold
If you kept up with this summer's Euro tournament, you'll know that Iceland did incredibly well for a team made up of relative nobodies from a very sparsely populated country. One of the lowest ranked sides in the tournament, Iceland made it all the way to the quarterfinals - and they even knocked out England to get there. Naturally, the...
News Tap Up 30 Minutes of Watch Dogs 2 Gameplay
Hacked off
It's one of the biggest games of the year, but our looks at Watch Dogs 2 have been limited to say the least. Ubisoft, ever the experts at earning column inches for their wares, has hooked up the enthusiast press with tons of new gameplay footage -- and because our invite got lost in the post, we've reproduced Eurogamer.net's coverage for...
Podcast Episode 14 - The PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro
And is the Iron Price right?
A fictitious prize to whoever cites both references in that sub header! Anyway, we've got another bumper episode for you this week that comes to you with improved microphone quality on my end, for once. Huzzah! This episode, we catch up on all the latest new from the PlayStation Meeting and Tokyo Game Show. Plus, we...
News Bungie Teases Destiny: Rise of Iron Raid with New Trailer
Not long to go
We hope that you've spent the last two days grinding for better gear in Destiny: Rise of Iron, because you're going to need it soon enough. The expansion's incoming six-player Raid, named Wrath of the Machine, goes live at 10:00AM PT / 18:00PM BST on the 23rd September, and Bungie's released a slick teaser trailer to remind you of...
Thursday22nd Sep 2016
Live Feast Your Eyes on Some Tekken 7 PS4 at EGX 2016
Return of the King
Up for some Iron Fist, are you? Well, you're in luck, because Twitch is at this year's EGX - along with our very own Sammy Barker - and it's taking a look at Bandai Namco's Tekken 7 booth. From what we understand, there are daily tournaments happening at the event, so we'll likely see some new gameplay and hear a bit more about...
Hands On Destiny: Rise of Iron Seems Like Another Solid Expansion
Bringing the fire
We've sunk about 10 hours into Destiny: Rise of Iron, and in that time, we've completed the main set of story quests, tackled several side objectives, and jumped about ten light levels. We've perused some super cool looking armour, glanced at a few tempting exotics, killed more Splicers than we care to count, and spent minutes at a...
News Buckle Up with DriveClub VR on 13th October
How fast do you wanna go?
It's been described by some major publications as the best virtual reality racing game period, and now DriveClub VR has been confirmed for a 13th October launch. This means that you'll be playing the racer -- which includes new tracks, a brand new campaign, and fresh modes tailored for VR -- on PlayStation VR's launch day...
Wednesday21st Sep 2016
Soapbox Uncharted 4's Higher Difficulties Kill the Joy of Combat
Joey Thurmond's sick of sitting behind cover
I'm on chapter 20 of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, having just escaped explosive deathtraps with a good companion by my side. We're ready to take on the bad guys that have taken another friend hostage, and I happen to see him attempting to escape from my vantage point. I'm overlooking a vast cove run dry...
Review Slain: Back from Hell (PS4)
Still in hell
Slain: Back from Hell is a game that captures your attention immediately. It's a heavy metal inspired 2D hack-and-slash with some of the most beautiful pixel graphics and art design that you'll see. In an age where games using the pixel-art style are a dime a dozen, Slain stands out from the crowd not only with its metal aesthetic, but...
Video Fly Away with Gravity Rush 2's Free PS4 Demo
Kat-ch it while you can
This is a most pleasant surprise: there's a free Gravity Rush 2 demo available on the Japanese PlayStation Store. One catch: you'll need a PlayStation Plus account to nab it. Thankfully, we're going to show you how you can claim a 24 hour trial on your Japanese account, meaning that you can download this and give it a spin...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Numbers Skyrocket Thanks to Slim Release and Persona 5
That's more like it
Remember last week when we speculated that the PlayStation 4 would probably jump back to around the 20,000 mark and continue to stay there? Well, it turns out that we underestimated the Power of PlayStation, as it were. With the help of the newly released Slim model, sales of Sony's current-gen console absolutely skyrocketed,...
News Persona 5 Is the Fastest Selling Persona Game in 20 Years
Tops latest Japanese charts on PS4
Persona 5's opening week sales are in, and they're looking pretty good - especially if you're a company named Atlus. The highly anticipated title, which launched in Japan on the 15th September, topped the country's latest software charts on PlayStation 4, while second place was snatched up by the PlayStation 3...
News Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide Plagues PS4 This Autumn
Get the rat poison ready
We'd almost totally forgotten about Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide, and then developer FatShark comes up with a moody launch trailer out of nowhere. The first person co-op kill-'em-up released last year on PC, where it praised for its solid gameplay and creepy atmosphere. It'll be bringing its specific brand of...
Reminder PlayStation Plus Prices Increase in North America Tomorrow
You've been warned
A friendly reminder for all of you with active PlayStation Plus subscriptions: the price of the service will increase in the United States and Canada starting tomorrow. You won't be charged any extra money until your membership lapses, but we figured that it was worth positing a subtle reminder should you be due to be charged any...
News Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 Looks Super in New English Trailer
Time is on your side
Launching next month on PlayStation 4, Dragon Ball XenoVerse 2 is looking to improve upon just about everything that the first game did right, with the sequel's latest English trailer showing us what we can expect from the upcoming brawler. Featuring gameplay footage that highlights story cutscenes, social spaces, and hectic...
Store Update 20th September 2016 (North America)
Iron-ic
Time to trade in all of your Strange Coins for Destiny: Rise of Iron – if only they were a legitimate currency, eh? Those of you not obsessed with Bungie's latest will probably want to know what else is on offer this week, with Dear Esther: Landmark Edition and The Bunker being obvious choices. PS4 Games: Dear Esther Landmark...
News It's Serpico's Turn in Latest Berserk Gameplay Trailer
Blowing a gale
We've doomed ourselves with these Berserk and the Band of the Hawk trailers, because we can't in good conscience stop covering them now that we've started - even if they're about thirty seconds in length. This latest one gives us our first proper look at Serpico, the cunning tactician of Guts' group, who uses a feathered blade that...
Tuesday20th Sep 2016
Review Dear Esther: Landmark Edition (PS4)
Oh dear oh dear
The PlayStation 4 release of Dear Esther sits in a bit of an odd place. The game originally released in early 2012 on the PC and many players will have already experienced its spiritual successor, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture. This new version, dubbed the Landmark Edition, does include a few extras such as developer commentary but...
Wednesday21st Sep 2016
Review Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 2: Children of Arkham (PS4)
Cobblehot
Bruce Wayne's parents were murdered, y'know? The second instalment of Telltale's burgeoning Batman yarn wastes no time reminding you of the most pivotal point in DC Comics lore, with brooding billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne casting a shadow over Crime Alley. Fortunately, the episode quickly deviates from the banal backstory that's been...
Tuesday20th Sep 2016
News Pre-Order Prices of PS4 Blockbusters Plunge on Amazon UK
Battlefield 1! Mafia III! Watch Dogs 2!
While we're not the biggest advocates of pre-ordering games, we are supporters of saving money. And thus it's probably worth pointing out that a wave of the PlayStation 4's biggest holiday games have been reduced on Amazon.co.uk in the run-up to the busy release season. Thus, if you're planning to pick up any...
News PS4 Pro Requires Very Little Investment from Developers
One or two people working on Sony titles
CD Projekt Red's decision not to update The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the PlayStation 4 Pro has prompted some people to ponder just how many resources developers need to commit to the new machine. According to Digital Foundry, the answer is very few, as it's reporting that just one person from Sony Bend is...
Weirdness Hilarious Battlefield 1 Parody Trailer Features Brilliant Beta Glitches
War is hell
You know us here at Push Square - we don't like to post daft YouTube videos too often, but with this particular Battlefield 1 parody, we had no choice. Crafted by 'Tuber CrowbCat, the clip features tons of highly entertaining glitches that were found in the shooter's alpha and beta tests. The video splices the bugs together into one...
Store Update 20th September 2016 (Europe)
Your Destiny
Destiny: Rise of Iron takes top billing on the European PlayStation Store this week, bringing ample incentive for you to return to Bungie's sci-fi universe. It's been joined by a bunch of lower-profile titles, including Dear Esther, The Bunker, and Virginia – all of which are at the very least worth a look. PS4 Games: TRIALS OF THE...
News Persona 5's Limited PS4 Steelbook Design Is Super Stylish
As you'd expect
Announced a while back, Persona 5 is getting a special launch edition when it releases here in the West next year. Featuring a limited steelbook case, Atlus has revealed the box's updated design - and it's every bit as stylish as you'd expect. You'll be able to get your hands on this one if you nab Persona 5 on PlayStation 4 at...
News Rise of Iron Launch Leads to Destiny Server Issues
Heavy metal
Don't worry too much if you can't sign in to Destiny, because you're not the only one. The shooter's latest expansion, Rise of Iron, launched just a couple of hours ago, and it sounds as though the sheer amount of people jumping online has knocked the game's servers out of kilter. Apparently, players are being queued in order to help...
News New English Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Trailer Is All About a Girl
As per usual
If you've been following Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization, you'll probably already know that the game's plot revolves around an unknown girl named Premiere - a non-playable character who we suspect is at the heart of more than one mystery. The role-playing title's latest English trailer nails that point home, as we're bombarded with...
Monday19th Sep 2016
News FIFA 17 Gets Some Great Graphical Upgrades Thanks to New Engine on PS4
Stay frosty
FIFA 17 is in under the microscope in Digital Foundry's latest comparison video, as the publication takes a look at how the newly implemented Frostbite engine impacts the game's graphics. Now EA's primary engine, Frostbite has powered current-gen titles like Dragon Age: Inquisition, and it's being used for upcoming games such as...
News 'No Plans' For The Witcher 3 PS4 Pro Patch, Says Developer
No 4K sunsets for you
CD Projekt Red says that it has "no plans" to release a performance boosting patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt when the PlayStation 4 Pro launches. That's according to Reddit user govind1262, who emailed the studio asking whether a Pro update is a possibility. The developer's reply reads: "Our teams are currently working very...
TGS 2016 NieR: Automata Has an 'Auto Mode' that Fights Enemies For You
Pace yourself
NieR: Automata is shaping up to be another hectic action title from Platinum Games, but even if you're not too confident in your own hacking and slashing skills, publisher Square Enix wants you to know that you won't be left out of the fun. New information that's come out of this year's Tokyo Game Show suggests that the game will...
Feature 10 TGS 2016 Trailers You Must Watch
From Tokyo with love
Sadly, the Tokyo Game Show is not the attraction that it once was. Sony brought lots to last week's Japanese convention, but the reality is that the Japanese games industry is no longer pumping out big games to the degree that it has in the past. Still, we did get a handful of trailers for major Eastern releases, and we figured...
TGS 2016 Tekken 7's New Gameplay Trailer Packs a Punch
That's gotta hurt
Tekken has always been a satisfying series to play, but Tekken 7 seems to be taking its specific brand of silky smooth brutality to the next level. The brawler's got a new trailer hot from the Tokyo Game Show, and it covers just about everything that you need to know, from the title's story - which involves Akuma of Street Fighter...
Video Does Dead Rising's PS4 Debut Delight?
He's covered wars, y'know
In the very early days of the PlayStation 3, there were plenty of people clamouring for Dead Rising to release on the system. The Xbox 360 exclusive did eventually get an iffy Wii port, but Sony owners were locked out of the mall for several years, until Dead Rising 2 eventually deployed on the device. Over a decade later,...
TGS 2016 PS4 Exclusive Death Stranding Chained to 2018 Release Date
Strand together
Death Stranding, the first PlayStation 4 exclusive project from Hideo Kojima, will release in 2018, the auteur has hinted. Speaking as part of a panel at the Tokyo Game Show, the veteran said: "It will be out before the Olympics. To go a little further, there is a movie called Akira, and it will be out before the year in which Akira...
News UK Sales Charts: BioShock: The Collection Gets Wet at the Summit
Splicer to see you, to see you Splicer
2K Games asked you to kindly purchase BioShock: The Collection on the PlayStation 4, and you responded diligently, with the title topping the all-formats charts in the UK this week. The critically acclaimed PES 2017: Pro Evolution Soccer kicked off in second, and scored over 70 per cent of its sales on Sony's...
News The Witcher Now Has a Postage Stamp in Poland
The legend lives on
In case you didn't know, The Witcher is kind of a big deal over in Poland. One of the country's most successful entertainment exports, CD Projekt Red's video game franchise - which is based upon a series short stories and novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski - really hit the big time with last year's The Witcher 3: Wild...
Sunday18th Sep 2016
Mission Blog Chapter 5 - Atlas, At Last
We are not alone
I didn't really want to leave the Rachel system. There were lots of planets, all of them were great for different reasons, and I was making mega space bucks. I found another planet, not far from Gravitino Rush, that was covered in venom sacs. They were also worth a bundle, and collecting them was just as dangerous as it was with...
Saturday17th Sep 2016
Review PES 2017: Pro Evolution Soccer (PS4)
Klopp of the table
The Pro Evolution Soccer series has always seemed to play second fiddle to FIFA regardless of its quality, what with EA holding all of the licenses to the biggest football leagues in the world. Yet what PES 2017: Pro Evolution Soccer lacks in the licensing department, it makes up for in terms of pure footy fun and passion. An apt...
News Manchester United Youth Player Fosu-Mensah Isn't Impressed with His Face in FIFA 17
Good job he hasn't played PES
Timothy Fosu-Mensah has a bright future ahead of him, breaking into Manchester United's first-team alongside fellow youth talent Marcus Rashford under the watchful eye of the flat-faced Louis Van Gaal last season. But despite Jose Mourinho sticking with the Dutch junior this term, the youngster hasn't been awarded the...
News Sony's Latest Sizzle Trailer Spotlights Major PS4 Games
The best place to play and all that
It looks like this is the lineup that Sony will be spotlighting this fall: Destiny: Rise of Iron, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Watch Dogs 2, and Horizon: Zero Dawn. The latter obviously doesn't release until next year, but it's good that the Japanese giant's putting in the legwork to build hype around the brand...
TGS 2016 Can New Hot Shots Golf Score a Hole in One?
Tee off with 20 minutes of gameplay
We haven't really seen a massive amount of New Hot Shots Golf since its announcement in 2014, but a PlayStation Japan livestream from the Tokyo Game Show has provided us with 20 or so minutes to sift through. Before you watch, though, you'll want to turn down your speakers just a little bit – there are a lot of...
News Yoshida Says He Understands No Man's Sky Criticism
But he's still "super happy" with the game
Do you remember No Man's Sky? The game released to a chorus of hype, but aside from Stephen Tailby's excellent Mission Blog series, there aren't a whole lot of people talking about it anymore. That's because, whether you loved the game or not, it didn't quite deliver on what director Sean Murray had...
TGS 2016 Metal Gear Survive Is a Very Strange PS4 Spin-Off
First gameplay footage of co-op title deployed
Of all the directions that Metal Gear could go at a Konami without Hideo Kojima, we must say that we never expected Metal Gear Survive. This bizarre co-op spin-off recycles assets from The Phantom Pain and shoehorns them into a co-op game, which looks totally fine in execution but utterly unnecessary...
TGS 2016 This Gravity Rush 2 Concert Is the Best Thing You'll See Today
Sing it back
Look, we don't even care if you got access to Irina Shayk's iCloud account earlier, this Gravity Rush 2 concert is unquestionably the best thing that you'll see today. Streamed from Sony's Tokyo Game Show booth, the broadcast also saw director Keiichiro Toyama take to the stage in order to showcase some brand new gameplay from the fan...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 135
Iron rising
The nights are drawing in and the skies have turned a subtle shade of grey; the summer's officially over and it's time to start thinking about investing in a new woolly jumper or three. The good news is that while the sun goes on annual leave, games are beginning to release, and while we're not quite in the thick of the silly season just...
Friday16th Sep 2016
Feature Has Fallout 4's Season Pass Been Worth It?
We take a look back at all the DLC
It's almost been one whole year since Fallout 4 launched, believe it or not. Thanks to a total of six downloadable content offerings, it's safe to say that Bethesda's done a good job of keeping Fallout 4 relevant over the last 10 or so months. Every new DLC release has been met with widespread media coverage, and...
Poll Should the PS4 Pro Have a UHD Blu-ray Player?
A moment of clarity
Sony took a bath on the PlayStation 3 just to get Blu-ray into as many homes as possible, so it's strange to see the company ignore the fledgling Ultra High-Definition Blu-ray format a decade later. Times have changed since the turbulent days of 2006, of course: streaming is, for many, their primary means of consuming media now...
TGS 2016 Ogle Some Off-Screen PS4 Pro Images
Final Fantasy XV! Uncharted 4! Horizon: Zero Dawn!
With regards to 4K resolution and HDR, you really need to see the PlayStation 4 Pro with your own eyes in order to appreciate the improvements that it offers. However, at the Tokyo Game Show this week, Sony is showing off a handful of titles on a very expensive panel – and Game Watch took a few...
TGS 2016 Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Takes Its Stupid Name into 2017
Taking the Mickey
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue – and breathe – was originally scheduled to release in December this year, but weeaboos will need to wait a little while longer for the Disney X Square Enix mash-up. The PlayStation 4 exclusive game – which compiles (sigh) Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, Kingdom Hearts χ...
News Yakuza 6 Has Kitty Cafés, Livecam Girls, and Virtua Fighter 5
Play time
If you weren't already hyped for Yakuza 6, then take a look at its roster of minigames. SEGA's seedy series has always prided itself on its various side-activities – Yakuza 5, incredibly, had a first-person snowball fight deathmatch arena, for example – but it looks like the latest entry in the series will take things to the next...
Correction Digimon World: Next Order Is Not Coming to Vita in the West
Please make it stop
Jeeeeeeeeez Bandai Namco, are you serious? Yesterday, the publisher confirmed that Digimon World: Next Order was coming West in early 2017. Great, we thought. The press release only mentioned that it was heading to the PlayStation 4, so naturally, we assumed that it was going to be exclusive to Sony's current-gen console in North...
Thursday15th Sep 2016
News UK Store GAME Will Sell You a PS4 Pro for £174.99
But you'll need to make some trades
Many have asked whether retailers intend to offer trade-up programmes for the recently announced PlayStation 4 Pro, and it looks like GAME is the first. The UK outlet will sell you one of the supercharged systems for £174.99 – assuming that you're willing to make some trades. It's worth noting that this offer...
Friday16th Sep 2016
News Sony 'Pleasantly Surprised' by Strong PS4 Pro Pre-Orders
That's a pro, then
We suppose that the reaction to the PlayStation 4 Pro could be described as mixed, but its sales seem to be off to a decent start. It's dominated the best sellers list on Amazon for some time now, and we've heard from a couple of retail sources that pre-orders are looking decent in both the UK and in the US. And now Sony has...
Thursday15th Sep 2016
News Download All of Battlefield 4's Expansions Free on PS4
Get all five packs without paying a penny
Battlefield 4's been on sale for some stupidly low prices on the PlayStation Store lately, and if you want to really take advantage of the title's deep discounts, then you'll probably want to nab all of its DLC for free. EA has made all five (!) of the outing's expansions complimentary on the PlayStation 4...
TGS 2016 Japan Sure Knows Its Audience for PlayStation VR
Love simulation Happy Manager announced
Summer Lesson won't be the only risqué virtual reality release on PlayStation VR's docket in Japan. At the Tokyo Game Show this week, D3Publisher has announced Happy Manager – a "love simulation" which will see you take on the role of an apartment owner, where three attractive young ladies just so happen to...
Going out with a bang
There's a moment early on in RIVE where our protagonist self-acknowledges that there may be "one level of Asteroids too many", and he's not far from the mark. Contextually speaking, RIVE is like a smorgasbord of borrowed elements: the nuts, bolts and upgrades from Ratchet & Clank; the typical double jump aspect of just...
TGS 2016 So, Does Final Fantasy XV Sound Better in Japanese?
New story trailer will help you decide
The debate has been going on for months now, but is Final Fantasy XV's English voice acting really that rubbish? We've been trying to reserve our judgement until we've played the full game, but to be brutally honest, the title's English trailers haven't inspired much confidence. More often than not, lines sound...
TGS 2016 PlayStation Japan's New Commercial Must Have Cost a Fortune
We can do everything
PlayStation Japan's been putting out some silly ads of late, but its new flagship commercial takes itself very seriously indeed. The clip centres on the slogan "We can do everything", and appears to show ordinary people in extraordinary scenarios. The message, we assume, is that PlayStation takes you to incredible places. It's...
TGS 2016 Horizon: Zero Dawn Is a Proper Role-Playing Game
New gameplay highlights RPG systems
Back when Horizon: Zero Dawn was announced, we wondered how much of a role-playing game it would actually be. That's the genre that Guerrilla Games had promised, but with the early demonstrations centring on combat ahead of crafting and conversations, we pondered whether the Dutch developer may be stretching the...
News South Park: The Fractured but Whole Clenches Its Cheeks Till 2017
Stinker
It's that time of the year where release dates get chopped and changed, as publishers realise that releasing their wares amid the holiday rush perhaps isn't the best plan. South Park: The Fractured but Whole is the latest casualty, as Ubisoft has pushed the licensed role-playing game out of December and into Q1 2017. "The development team...
TGS 2016 Tales of Berseria Lays Out Its Plot in English PS4 Trailer
The hand that eats
Tales of Berseria is due out on PlayStation 4 in early 2017 - along with just about every other game in existence it would seem - and to remind you of that fact, Bandai Namco's released a new trailer that's coated in English subtitles. Highlighting the action role-playing game's plot, the video gives us a look at how main...
TGS 2016 Revisit Resident Evil 7's Free PS4 Demo Now
Meat is murder
Resident Evil 7's ridiculously popular demo has been expanded, and made available to everyone on the PlayStation 4. Previously you needed a PlayStation Plus account to download the sampler, but now anyone will be able to grab it from the PlayStation Store for free. And, as alluded, new content has been added overnight, sending Reddit...
Competition Sony and Taco Bell Team Up Over PlayStation VR
Win a headset every 15 minutes
Stock up on toilet paper and plan a holiday detox: Sony's teaming up with Taco Bell to give away thousands of PlayStation VR headsets over the coming weeks. Starting 15th September through 19th October, the fast food chain will be giving away a futuristic face mask every 15 minutes if you purchase a specially marked $5...
TGS 2016 Remember the Glory of Final Fantasy XII with New PS4 Trailer
Eyes to the sky
We have such fond memories of Final Fantasy XII back on the PlayStation 2 - and we're sure that we're not the only ones. In case you haven't heard, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is an enhanced remaster of the epic last-last-gen adventure, and it's due out on PlayStation 4 in 2017. The re-release has nabbed a new trailer at Tokyo...
News Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare's PS4 Story Trailer Is Well Worth a Watch
In space, no one can hear you scream
Hah, this Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare trailer is fantastic. The series, in the early PlayStation 3 days anyway, was always defined by its outrageous set-piece-laden single player campaigns, but it seems to have gotten away from that a little of late. Fortunately, it looks like Infinity Ward is bringing the...
TGS 2016 Berserk Looks Spot On In First English PS4 Trailer
Its Western name is a mess, though
The good news: Berserk's new trailer makes the upcoming PlayStation 4 and Vita bloodbath seem very promising. The bad news: the game's called Berserk and the Band of the Hawk here in the West. Why the heck is there an 'and' in there? Surely Berserk: The Band of the Hawk is a better title? Absolute madness. Anyway,...
Friday16th Sep 2016
News August 2016 NPD: Madden NFL 17, No Man's Sky Top Software Charts
Hello, games
Oh look, it's the NPD report. You may have noticed that we skipped coverage of this over the past couple of months. Apologies for that, but the NPD has changed the way it makes this information available. We used to get platform ordering for software sales and all sorts of other intel, but that can only be accessed by paying members...
Thursday15th Sep 2016
News Digimon World: Next Order Is Coming to Vita in the West After All
Prodigious
Some good news for fans of Sony's portable system: Digimon World: Next Order is coming to Vita after all. Earlier today, we reported on Bandai Namco's confirmation that the role-playing game would be heading West next year, but the press release only mentioned one platform: the PlayStation 4. Strange, we thought, given that the title...
TGS 2016 Hear Kat's Chorus in Gorgeous Gravity Rush 2 Trailer
Oh Hekseville
We've absolutely no idea why Gravity Rush 2 is being treated like the black sheep in Sony's first-party portfolio; in addition to Horizon: Zero Dawn, the title has shown incredibly well with each new trailer. And this TGS 2016 clip is no different, teasing the origins of heroine Kat, as she takes to the stage in a glamorous dress and...
TGS 2016 Digimon World: Next Order Confirmed For Western Release on PS4
No mention of Vita, though
Bandai Namco has confirmed via a new trailer that Digimon World: Next Order is heading West in early 2017. Great news for Digimon fans, but bad news for Vita enthusiasts as there's been no mention of the game coming to Sony's handheld system, despite the fact that it launched in Japan as a Vita exclusive. Still, after the...
TGS 2016 World of Final Fantasy Promises a Grand Adventure in New PS4 Trailer
And it looks lovely
Yep, World of Final Fantasy is still looking like an awful lot of fun in its newest trailer. The cute and colourful turn-based role-playing release mashes together numerous aspects of Square Enix's beloved franchise, and the result will hopefully be an epic and memorable adventure. Cheesy dialogue aside - did you really expect...
TGS 2016 Yakuza 6 Sparkles in 17 Minute PS4 Gameplay Demo
Kamuroch-oh
Yakuza 6 is the first entry in the storied series to be developed natively for the PlayStation 4, and it really shows – the game looks stunning. In this 17 minute live gameplay demo from the Tokyo Game Show, we see seasoned protagonist Kazuma Kiryu exploring a glittery Kamurocho. And the clip ends with a bit of weight training, because...
TGS 2016 Nioh Shows It's Got Soul in New Trailer
Sword and sorcery
Feeling festooned with Tokyo Game Show trailers yet? There are still more to come. Koei Tecmo has released a flashy clip showing off Nioh – the Dark Souls-esque feudal foray. We've loved the various demos of this title that the publisher's deployed, so we're eager to get our hands on the punishing final product. It's due out...
News Job Losses at London Studio as PlayStation VR Worlds Dev Is Completed
Team restructuring around new projects
Sony San Diego's not the only team in the platform holder's stable to sadly lose staff this week, as London Studio has also been struck by a round of layoffs. The first-party team has led the charge on PlayStation VR over the past few years, and it's behind one of the peripheral's showpiece launch titles:...
TGS 2016 Berserk and the Band of the Hawk Pushed to 2017 in the West
We still can't get over the name
Originally slated to launch this year in the West, Berserk and the Band of the Hawk - ugh! - has been pushed into 2017, publisher Koei Tecmo has confirmed. Given that the game was recently delayed in Japan - it was initially supposed to release next week - this Western delay comes as no real surprise, but we're a tad...
News PS VR's Most Promising Title Battlezone Is Playable in Co-Op
Tank you
We're not sure how much more Rebellion can possibly stuff into Battlezone, but the British-based developer's announced today that it will include online co-op as well. While you can play through the campaign alone if you like, you'll also have the option to team up with up to three friends, which is just totally awesome. "The immersion of...
News Battlefield 1's Beta Attracted a Ridiculous 13.2 Million Players
Blast from the past
EA wants a hit with World War I shooter Battlefield 1, and if the game's recent beta is anything to go by, then the publisher's got a real blockbuster on its hands. The public beta, which ran for just over a week, attracted a whopping 13.2 million players. That's a seriously impressive statistic. Putting things into perspective,...
Wednesday14th Sep 2016
Video Is Hot Shots Tennis a Winner on PS4?
Everybody's arcade favourite
New Hot Shots Golf is really starting to shape up judging by its Tokyo Game Show trailers – it's just taking an eternity to tee off. (Okay, so maybe that's a slight exaggeration, but Clap-Hanz will have been working on its first PlayStation 4 instalment for almost half a decade when it deploys in Summer 2017. Insane.)...
Video PS4 Firmware Update 4.00's Secret Neatest Feature
Sing song
PlayStation 4's latest firmware update brings a lot of obvious advantages to the new-gen console, but as is so often the case, it's the "secret" features that are causing our pulse to race. Case in point: Spotify's integration with the system now runs so deep that it'll recommend playlists based upon what you're playing. In the video...
Review The Tomorrow Children (PS4)
Russian around
The Tomorrow Children is something of a departure from Q-Games' vibrant, punchy, arcadey PixelJunk titles. This is a game far grander in scope, darker in tone, and more varied in gameplay than anything from the Japanese studio's previous gen efforts. It also explores new territory, treading the lines between genres and feeling...
Review MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death (PS Vita)
MehQ
From Compile Heart, the developer of the reasonably popular Hyperdimension Neptunia series, comes a new game from a fresh intellectual property. MeiQ: Labyrinth of Death is the story of a world that is suffering an eternal nighttime. Legend tells the story of a chosen Machina Mage who must turn the key to restart the world and restore order...
Thursday15th Sep 2016
Video We Got One of Those PS4 Slim Things
And ours isn't off the back of a lorry
Leaks presumably irritate every organisation operating in the games industry, but Sony must have been particularly peeved by the PlayStation 4 Slim's premature reveal. Today we learned an important lesson about the diminutive device: it's not very photogenic. Like, at all. To the degree where we gave up trying...
Wednesday14th Sep 2016
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Hits Rock Bottom as Slim Approaches
One more time
The PlayStation 4 Slim launches tomorrow in Japan alongside Persona 5, meaning that regular PlayStation 4 sales have fallen off a cliff. The current-gen console managed to shift just 560 units last week, with the PlayStation 3 actually selling more than double that. All eyes are now on next Wednesday's charts, as they'll feature the...
TGS 2016 Swallow Some Resident Evil 7 PS4 Screens
Offal stuff
Resident Evil 7 will be on display at the Tokyo Game Show this week, with some even speculating that Capcom may update the Beginning Hour demo already available on the PlayStation Store with new content. Whatever it's got planned, the publisher has released two new screenshots of the title, one showing the Baker family (?) chowing down...
News Destiny: Rise of Iron Launch Trailer Turns Up the Heat
Forged in the fire
Much like The Taken King before it, Rise of Iron is looking to breathe a lot of new life into Destiny. The PlayStation 4 expansion launches next week on the 20th September, and Bungie's released a rather good trailer to get you in the mood. Highlighting the add-on's story, which features Saladin, the last surviving Iron Lord,...
News Aragami Sneaks Up and Stabs a Release Date on PS4
Collector's edition also announced
Cool looking stealth-'em-up Aragami will be tip-toeing onto PlayStation 4 next month, developer Lince Works has announced. Surprisingly, the game won't just be available on the PlayStation Store - you'll be able to snag a physical copy if you want, and there's even a collector's edition up for grabs. The latter...
News Digimon World: Next Order Could Be Coming West on PS4
Announcement may be imminent
Although there's been no official word from Bandai Namco, it looks like Digimon World: Next Order could be heading West. The monster-raising role-playing game launched as a PS Vita exclusive in Japan earlier this year, but according to a new rating on the Brazil Advisory Rating Board, the title's going to be localised...
Store Update 13th September 2016 (North America)
Rapturous
Whoops, we're a little bit late with this – would you kindly read it anyway? Remasters rule the roost in this week's North American PlayStation Store update, with BioShock: The Collection and the trio of Dead Rising titles taking top billing. There's also a new PS2 Classic in the form of Hot Shots Tennis. PS4 Games: BIOSHOCK: THE...
Rumour MLB The Show Developer Sony San Diego Shuttered?
Caught out
MLB The Show rarely gets much coverage on websites like ours, but it's a strong seller for Sony in the United States every year. However, reports are swirling that the studio may have been shut down. Not exactly the kind of news that will go down well at a time when the Japanese giant seems to be attracting waves of negative press. We...
News The Last Guardian Looms Large with New Trailer at GameStop Expo
New locales and gameplay
So here's something we weren't expecting, and from a rather unlikely place: a new trailer for The Last Guardian has been released at the GameStop Expo. The footage features brand new locations and gameplay, which may help to suppress your disappointment over the game's recent delay just a little. We are a little surprised...
News MLB The Show Survives as Sony San Diego Restructures
Drawn to Death not dead either
Sony San Diego has seen a large number of layoffs – thought to be in the region of 40 to 50 employees – but the MLB The Show team has been unaffected. Despite being one of the Japanese giant's lower-profile exclusives, the baseball series sells strongly every year in the United States – and is widely considered...
News Free Updated UEFA Champions League PS4 App Is a Must for Footy Fans
Get in
We were reasonably big fans of last season's UEFA Champions League app on PlayStation 4, so it's nice to hear that the thoughtful little download is getting an update. For those out of the loop, this free app primarily lets you keep track of Champions League scores, fixtures, and tables. You can also have it running in the background while...
News Sharpen Up with Three More For Honor Gameplay Trailers
Adding to the ranks
We hope that you like trailers, because For Honor's got three more of them. Showcasing a trio of new character classes from each faction, the relatively short clips do a good job of explaining what each warrior is about. Above, you can get a look at the Orochi - a Samurai swordmaster who's also keen on using a few ninja...
Tuesday13th Sep 2016
Guide Spruce Up Your PS4 Profile with Cover Images
Header hype
Sure, you can select a horrendous avatar if you so desire, but have you ever wished that you could personalise your PlayStation 4's profile page a little bit more? Sony now allows you to upload an image and use it as a header, similarly to on Twitter and Facebook. If you've taken some cool screenshots with the Share button, this is a...
Guide How to Create, Manage, and Organise Folders on PS4
File and smile
Alright, quit giggling at the front – you may be a whiz at operating your PlayStation 4, but anyone landing on this page from Google may have a few questions to ask about folders. The good news is that they're super easy to create and manage, as the video above or the remainder of this brief article will evidence. To create a...
TGS 2016 New Hot Shots Golf Tees Off Next Summer on PS4
Fore
New Hot Shots Golf looks much better these days. The arcade sports title, which has been in development for a while, got a new trailer during Sony's TGS 2016 press conference, and in addition to the traditional click-click-click action, we also got a glimpse of some new character models, which look much better than those employed in previous...
News Final Fantasy XV's PS4 Slim Bundle Will Cost You More Than a Pro
But it does come with a lot of goodies
Final Fantasy may not be the juggernaut that it once was, but it's still comfortably one of the most iconic franchises in PlayStation's stable. And after a brief dalliance with Microsoft around the launch of Final Fantasy XIII, it's nice to see the series back where it belongs – firmly under the PlayStation...
Round Up What Was Announced at Sony's TGS 2016 Press Conference?
Every reveal recapped
Sony held its annual Tokyo Game Show press conference earlier today, which was well assembled if a little light on content. While the platform holder didn't have a whole lot of new content to show, it did offer meaningful updates on a slew of different titles, attaching release dates to anticipated exclusives like NieR Automata...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Is Available to Download Now
Weighs in at 312MB
Sony has released PlayStation 4 firmware update v4.00, which brings with it hotly anticipated features like folders and a spruced up user interface. The patch weighs in at 312MB in total, so if you don't have the fastest Internet connection, you may want to turn on your console on a few minutes before you intend to play, as you...
News Sonic Mania's PS4 Collector's Edition Is a Blu-ray Short of Brilliance
Duh-duh
Sonic Mania looks like the best title starring the blue blur in years, and SEGA's commemorating that fact with an awesome Collector's Edition. Two problems: it doesn't include a boxed copy of the PlayStation 4 game on Blu-ray and it's not coming out in Europe. This is a publisher that will insist on taking one step forward, and two steps...
TGS 2016 Sony Hasn't Forgotten About the PS Vita Entirely
New colours incoming overseas
The PlayStation Vita put in an appearance at Sony's TGS 2016 press conference today – albeit a rather fleeting one. The platform holder took a moment to announce that two new colours will be available in Japan starting 1st December: Silver and Metallic Red. Both models will retail for ¥18,980 (~$186).
Live Watch Sony's TGS 2016 Press Conference Right Here
Land of the rising fun
This is novel, isn't it? Two PlayStation press conferences in the span of a week! Today we're in Japan for Sony's annual pre-Tokyo Game Show media briefing. There's been very little build-up to this event, so we could get anything out of the platform holder today. Our dream reveal would be Bloodborne 2, but while that's very...
TGS 2016 Summer Lesson Will Sell Plenty of PlayStation VR Headsets in Japan
Virtual insanity
Summer Lesson, Bandai Namco's PlayStation VR exclusive schoolgirl interaction simulation, will be a launch title in Japan – and it's looking a lot more fleshed out these days. Your ward will be able to wear all sorts of different outfits – including a French Maid costume, of course – and you'll have access to new locations,...
News Japan Has a Killer PS4 Line Up Over the Next Few Months
Crazy new ad says it all
It's time for another crazy Japanese PlayStation television ad, so we hope that you've come prepared. Featuring a man who can only be described as incredibly enthusiastic, the clip highlights 16 titles coming to the PlayStation 4 before the year is out in Japan. Oh, and there's a mad mention of PlayStation VR as well...
TGS 2016 Horizon: Zero Dawn Is Even Cooler in Japanese
Aloy aloud
Horizon: Zero Dawn is comfortably one of the most anticipated PlayStation 4 exclusives – but how's it shaping up in Japanese? Pretty damn well, to be honest. This TGS 2016 trailer recycles a lot of footage, but the voiceover may just be better than the English language version. Which is impressive, considering we can't understand a word...
News Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection Charms PS4 from 15th November
Italy awaits
Ubisoft just couldn't do it. The publisher had said that it wanted to give Assassin's Creed a break, and we'd let the French firm off the hook when it deployed those episodic side-scrolling games. But here we are: the holidays are approaching, and it's managed to pump out Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection just in time. The...
TGS 2016 Musou Stars Is Koei Tecmo's Smash Bros. in Warriors Form on PS4, Vita
Team battle
A surprise announcement from prolific publisher Koei Tecmo, Musou Stars looks to be a crazy crossover title that follows the Warriors formula. Boasting personalities from properties such as Ninja Gaiden, Dead or Alive, Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, and Toukiden, it certainly seems like an interes
TGS 2016 Earth Defense Force 5 Looks Suitably Ridiculous on PS4
EDF! EDF! EDF!
The Push Square office erupted into chants of "EDF! EDF! EDF!" earlier today when Earth Defense Force 5's existence was confirmed at Sony's Tokyo Game Show 2016 press conference. The title's first trailer is exactly what you'd expect: stupidly oversized bugs, utter chaos, and more clipping than your eyes can handle. The game launches...
TGS 2016 Death Stranding Will Bring Online, Open World Action to PS4
Hideo Kojima explains exclusive game
Hideo Kojima really taxed the translators at Sony's Tokyo Game Show press conference today, talking cryptically about his upcoming game Death Stranding – which will launch exclusively for the PlayStation 4. Given that development on the title only started a few months ago, the acclaimed auteur didn't have...
TGS 2016 Is This PS4's Greatest Ever Montage?
See it to believe it
It's no secret that Sony loves a good montage, but today's TGS 2016 opener may have been its greatest ever achievement. The 'RYO-Z&PES with Tofubeats' clip shows off dozens of upcoming PlayStation 4 titles like Yakuza 6, Final Fantasy XV, and Battlefield 1. But the mash-up of classical music and rap is a real wonder to...
TGS 2016 Final Fantasy XV PS4 Slim Is Over the Moon
Another Noctis in the bedpost
Sony announced the first custom PlayStation 4 Slim hardware design – and it's a tasty one. The Luna Edition – which, sadly, won't be available in the PS4 Pro format it seems – will cost ¥39,980 (~$392) and will feature the moon motif from Final Fantasy XV on its front. It will come with a copy of the game, and...
TGS 2016 Smartphone Smash Granblue Fantasy Graduates to PS4
Platinum Games at the helm of promising new action role-playing game
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Granblue Fantasy is a big series on smartphones right now, and developer Cygames has teamed up with Platinum Games to bring a big budget action role-playing game interpretation of the franchise to the PlayStation 4 in 2018, named Granblue Fantasy:...
Wednesday14th Sep 2016
TGS 2016 Resident Evil 7 Will Turn Up the Terror with PS4 Pro
Capcom pledges full support for Sony's new platform
This author has already decided to play through the entirety of Resident Evil 7 in PlayStation VR, so given it's one of the fuzzier titles we've experienced in virtual reality thus far, it's good to hear that Capcom will be supporting the PlayStation 4 Pro at launch. Thus far it's not sharing...
Tuesday13th Sep 2016
Talking Point What Did You Think of Sony's TGS 2016 Press Conference?
Beast in the East?
It got practically no build-up, but Sony's TGS 2016 press conference was decent – even if it lacked new announcements. The platform holder centred on upcoming Japanese releases like Final Fantasy XV, New Hot Shots Golf, and more but also found time to mention PlayStation VR and other hardware initiatives. But what did you think...
TGS 2016 Nioh Bleeds a 2017 Worldwide Release Date on PS4
Adds to a packed first quarter for PS4
One of the most relevant stories to come out of Sony's Tokyo Game Show 2016 press conference, Nioh finally has a release date. The hardcore action role-playing game was supposed to launch this year on PlayStation 4, but given that we've heard no news regarding a confirmed date over the last few months, a 2016...
TGS 2016 NieR: Automata Launches Next Year in Japan
So NieR yet so far
Sony's Tokyo Game Show 2016 press conference played host to a rather ominous new trailer for NieR: Automata, which features garbled speech and a load of numbers. It's not all that exciting, truth be told, but it at least gives us a confirmed Japanese release date. Platinum's stylish action title will launch on the 23rd February...
News New Dragon Quest Builders PS4 Trailer Tells You Everything You Need to Know
Handyman
Despite its cute and colourful appearance, it's safe to say that Dragon Quest Builders offers a lot of depth through its crafting system, which allows you to build... Well, just about anything within reason. With the game launching next month, Square Enix has knocked together a '101' trailer, which covers fundamentals such as crafting,...
Wednesday14th Sep 2016
News The Witness Will Look Even Prettier with PS4 Pro
Regardless of which TV you own
The Witness will be one of the many titles updated for free on the PlayStation 4 Pro – and contrary to common misconception, you'll get a better experience whichever television you own. Jonathon Blow explained on the game's official website that those with 4K televisions will be able to enjoy the game at 1440p or...
Tuesday13th Sep 2016
Store Update 13th September 2016 (Europe)
To the hockey
So many PlayStation 4 games. Although, to be fair, this week's European PlayStation Store update is padded by à la carte remaster compilations and about a billion different versions of NHL 17. Does anyone even want the standard version on this side of the Atlantic? PS4 Games: EA Sports FIFA 17 demo 13th September Dead Rising Triple...
News Corvo's Even More Powerful in Dishonored 2
Corvo blimey
With a suite of supernatural powers at his disposal, Dishonored lead Corvo's not the kind of guy you want to mess with. Unfortunately for a load of meat-faced guards that stand between him and his objective, they don't have much of a choice - well, unless he takes the non-lethal route. However, Dishonored 2's new gameplay trailer's all...
Monday12th Sep 2016
A masterpiece revisited
"1998... I'll never forget it." Well, more like 2005 in regards to when this game first released, but you get where we're going with it. There was a time when the Resident Evil name was practically untarnished, full of conspiracy, originality, atmosphere, and downright excellent gameplay. Resident Evil 4 is no stranger to...
Review Fallout 4: Nuka World (PS4)
Capping things off
Fallout 4's selection of post-release content has been divisive. Many will tell you that far too much emphasis has been placed upon the title's settlement crafting system, while others will swear that Far Harbor is better than the main game. From where we're sitting, it feels like Bethesda's latest hasn't quite lived up to its...
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.00 Adds New Features Tomorrow
Available to everyone imminently
The long awaited new PlayStation 4 firmware update – numbered v4.00 and codenamed 'Shingen' – will officially release tomorrow, bringing a bevy of new feature to Sony's best-selling box, including the ability to create folders. In order to celebrate the news, the platform holder's outlined some of the additional...
Guide What Time Does Sony's TGS 2016 Press Conference Start?
We go again
You may have only just recovered from last week's PlayStation Meeting 2016 press conference, but it's time to do it all over again ahead of the Tokyo Game Show this week. Sony's annual Japanese press conference is always aimed directly at the domestic market in Asia, but fans will want to tune in regardless, as it's sure to hold value...
Feature Five Reveals You Should Anticipate at Sony's TGS 2016 Presser
Predictions for Sony's next big briefing
With last week's PlayStation Meeting being in such close proximity, Sony's annual Tokyo Game Show press conference has been given short shrift. Despite being aimed at the Japanese market, however, these media briefings are usually decent, spotlighting titles a little different to what we've come to expect...
News Call of Duty's Backing PS4 Pro in a Big Way
Arms race
As predicted, Call of Duty will be one of the biggest brands supporting the PlayStation 4 Pro at launch – but Activision's really going above and beyond. As announced at last week's PlayStation Meeting 2016 press conference, both Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered will be compatible with the new...
News Promising PlayStation VR Exclusive Farpoint Will Be Enhanced by PS4 Pro
Starship super
We've played PlayStation VR exclusive Farpoint on a standard PlayStation 4 console and it looks freakin' good – but it'll look even better on the PlayStation 4 Pro. As announced at Sony's PlayStation Meeting press conference last week, the first-person shooter will boast a "doubled pixel count" compared to the standard version when...
News Oh Dear, The Last Guardian Delayed into December on PS4
DelayStation 4
Sony's been suspiciously quiet with regards to The Last Guardian since it finally got a release date at E3, so it comes as no real surprise to hear that the PlayStation 4 exclusive has been delayed by a month and a bit. Indeed, the spiritual successor to Shadow of the Colossus will now launch on the 6th December, as opposed to 25th...
TGS 2016 Lara Croft Survives Rise of the Tomb Raider PS4 Trailer
Rise of the Tomb Raider launches on the PlayStation 4 next month with a bevy of bonus material – including PlayStation VR support in a brand new chapter. And, after last year's disappointing launch, Square Enix is now fighting hard to revive some interest in the release. This trailer has been prepared to coincide with the Tokyo Game Show, and...
News Hot Shots Tennis Aces Its Way to PS4 This Week
Arriving in Wawrinka an eye
PlayStation 2 smash Hot Shots Tennis will serve up some racquet action on the PlayStation 4 at last this week, with Clap Hanz's classic arcade sporting title hitting a winner on Sony's new-gen system. The title's currently only confirmed for North America as part of the platform holder's weekly 'The Drop' post on the...
News Berserker Guts Kills It in Latest Berserk PS4 Trailer
Don't mess
Even without his berserker armour, Guts is a force to be reckoned with, but when its power consumes him, he becomes an unstoppable whirlwind of destruction. As expected, Guts will be able to utilise his berserker form in Koei Tecmo's upcoming hack and slasher, allowing him to leap into enemy territory and cut his foes to ribbons at...
News UK Sales Charts: Overwatch Is Still Unbeatable as Uncharted Stretches Its Legs
Tracer on top
Sony must be really, really satisfied with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. The game's been a constant in the UK top ten since its release, and it's remained in seventh this week. No Man's Sky, another first-party game, is also doing incredibly well for itself – despite the poor word of mouth. It's finished up in eighth this week. But...
Tuesday13th Sep 2016
Video Pop Pills with Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 on PS4
Pac attack
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX was one of the best games on the PlayStation 3, but can its successor build on near-perfection? The answer, of course, is no – but Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 is still a fun game. It adopts a more complicated take on the original's arcade action, encouraging you to "wake" sleeping ghosts in order to...
Monday12th Sep 2016
News Listen to the Full Final Fantasy XV Live at Abbey Road Performance
Music fit for a king
Good news if you missed last week's stream of Final Fantasy XV's soundtrack being performed live at Abbey Road Studios, as Square Enix has archived the footage, and we've embedded it above for your viewing pleasure.If you'll recall, the broadcast began just an hour before Sony's big PlayStation Meeting kicked off, so it kind of...
Sunday11th Sep 2016
News Uncharted 4's PS4 Slim Bundle Is An Absolute Steal
Canadians getting robbed, though
Sony announced this week that the new PlayStation 4 Slim will retail for $299.99 in the United States. Good price, right? Well, it gets better, as starting 15th September, you'll be able to buy the diet device as part of an Uncharted 4: A Thief's End bundle – which will also cost you a meagre $299.99. Pre-orders...
Video Set Phasers to Fun with Star Trek Online PS4 Gameplay
Live long and prosper
Star Trek Online launched on the PlayStation 4 this week, and we figured that we'd throw a Vulcan salute in the direction of the MMO so that you can see what all of the fuss is about. Liking what you see? Then trek on over to our YouTube channel where we host regular livestreams of the latest games.
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of August 2016
Robot limbs, scary dogs, virtual girls, and fish
See, this is what happens when you remember to organise the staff Game of the Month vote too early. Your humble host put the internal poll together before September had even begun, and now here we are, over a week later, and the damn article is only just being written. Still, we can at least push some...
Mission Blog Chapter 4 - Financial Times
Money, it's a gas
I'd been searching for copper among the asteroids hovering in the nothingness for at least an hour. The hyperdrive upgrade I managed to find in the last system required hundreds of the stuff, and I was accumulating it at a snail's pace. After visiting a handful of yellow star systems and knowing full well that the other colours...
Saturday10th Sep 2016
News Will PS4 Pro Improve Games on Traditional 1080p HDTVs?
Yes, and here's a quick look at how
Sony will have learned a lot about PlayStation 4 Pro and how to market the machine this week, with the way it talks about traditional 1080p televisions being a crucial reality check. While the new hardware has clearly been designed to excel in 4K with HDR switched on, it's simply not true that the console will...
News PS4 Pro Is a Bargain and Will Sell Very Well This Christmas, Analysts Agree
System will "supercharge" the holiday season
Consumers didn't get a great grasp on the PlayStation 4 Pro at Sony's low-key press conference this week, but there's plenty of time for the platform holder to course correct its messaging before the box's 10th November release. And as the appliance assumes the top spot on various retail best sellers...
News There'll Be a Logo on PS4 Pro Enhanced Game Cases
Oh great
It's usually around this stage in the generation that box art gets completely murdered by superfluous logos, and between PlayStation VR and the new PlayStation 4 Pro, the Japanese giant is planning to make a right old mess. Games Radar reports that titles enhanced by Sony's new hardware – which should, we must stress, end up being all of...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend - Issue 134
The waiting game
Wow, 134 issues of What Are You Playing and this is maybe... The third or fourth time that Overlord Barker hasn't put it together? That's some dedication right there, but enough waffling - it's time to find out what we're going to be playing on this rather grey but warm UK weekend. Robert Ramsey, Associate Editor: It's taken me...
Friday9th Sep 2016
News PS4 Slim Is 'Whisper Quiet' According to Full Digital Foundry Report
Slim is smaller, cooler, and has better wifi
The tech heads over at Digital Foundry seem impressed with the PlayStation 4 Slim, stating that it's generally far, far quieter than standard PlayStation 4 models. It also consumes much less power, its surface doesn't get near as hot, and it boasts 5GHz wifi. Not bad for a console that's currently being...
News Bethesda Speaks Out: Sony Will Not Allow Fallout 4 or Skyrim Mods on PS4
Dropped like a bomb
After months of waiting for mod support for Fallout 4 on PlayStation 4, Bethesda has finally issued a statement that provides some clarity on the matter. We've know for a while that Bethesda has been trying to get mods up and running on the current-gen console, but for whatever reason, discussions with Sony have never quite...
Review Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness (PS4)
Don't worry, be happy
Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness takes place in the same universe as the popular anime show, Psycho-Pass. Set in the year 2112, an always online system named Sybil is constantly monitoring the mental state of the entire population, and pointing out individuals who are psychologically likely to commit a crime in the future. As a...
Poll Will You Be Buying a PS4 Pro?
You knew this was coming
Aaaaand here we are. It's been roughly two days since the PlayStation 4 Pro was announced at Sony's PlayStation Meeting, and it's reasonably safe to say that opinions are divided. For some, the Pro is exactly what they expected, while others are a little disappointed that it isn't something more. Naturally, this means that...
News No, PS4 Pro Game Patches Won't Cost You Money
Developer weighs in on latest rumour
Right, so there's been a rumour spreading like crazy around the web that you'll actually have to pay for PlayStation 4 Pro updates. In other words, when a game gets a Pro update, supposedly increasing its graphical prowess or technical performance, you'll have to pay to download it. This rumour originally stemmed...
Reminder Overwatch Is Completely Free to Play This Weekend on PS4
Overwatch this
As promised, here's us reminding you that Overwatch is totally free to play this weekend on PlayStation 4. Starting from 19:00PM BST / 14:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT today, you'll be able to gain access to the entire game without spending a penny. All modes, stages, and heroes will be available. Of course, you'll have to download it first,...
News Rocket League Receives New Mode in Gigantic Update
Let's get ready to Rumble
We're now well over a year into Rocket League's life, and Psyonix doesn't appear to be slowing down on the post-launch support. The much-loved multiplayer game, still a firm favourite of yours truly, has just received its latest patch, and it's another big one, introducing new items, systems, and even an extra Rocket Labs...
Podcast Episode 13 - The State of Cloud Gaming in 2016
And robot genitalia
Hey, I'm back! After a collection of events impeding production, this show is back on the road in full force and we couldn't be happier. This episode is a big'un as we discuss the state of cloud gaming in 2016 after outlining the all-important news. Our super-duper special guest this week is the majestic northerner, Robert...
Thursday8th Sep 2016
News The New PS4 Controller Offers More Than Just Another Lightbar
Mark Cerny shares a secret
Hmmmm, this is an interesting little detail. In a new video on the official PlayStation YouTube channel, lead system architect Mark Cerny reveals that the revised DualShock 4 controller, which will be packaged with the PlayStation 4 Slim and PlayStation 4 Pro, won't just add another lightbar - it will, in fact, offer...
News Bethesda Won't Comment on Fallout: New Orleans Rumours
Crawl out through the Fallout
Last month, we reported on a trademark for something called Fallout: New Orleans. Almost as soon as the news got out, the 'net was awash in speculation, with many hoping and praying that Bethesda was going to allow another studio to have a crack at the Fallout franchise, much like Obsidian did with Fallout: New Vegas on...
Feature Everything You Need to Know About PS4 Pro
All of your questions answered
Sony was always going to have difficulty explaining what the PlayStation 4 Pro is – and, perhaps more importantly, who it's for – during its PlayStation Meeting press conference this week. The console, which represents a kind of half-step for the existing PS4 model, is not intended to blur generations or begin new...
News This Is the Best PS4 Pro Sales Pitch You'll See Today
On the Mark
Mark Cerny's got a way with words that makes everything he says - no matter how outlandish - sound completely and totally reasonable. The PlayStation 4's lead system architect, Cerny is essentially responsible for the design of Sony's current-gen platforms - including the newly announced PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro. Who better to sell you a...
News The Elder Scrolls Online Runs in Native 4K on PS4 Pro
That's quite the jump
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited doesn't look bad on PlayStation 4, but it doesn't look fantastic, either - as you'd probably expect from such a colossal MMO running on console hardware. However, developer Zenimax Online Studios has confirmed that the title will take advantage of the newly announced PlayStation 4...
Review Jotun: Valhalla Edition (PS4)
By Odin's beard
Have you ever realised how much Norse mythology penetrates popular culture? There are numerous spins on its gods in Marvel's movies, inspired elements taken from its races and characters in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings novels, and countless references spread across video games from Master Chief's Mjolnir armor to equipment and...
News The Next Samurai Warriors Game Is Heading West in 2017
Yukimura's back for more
We've never bothered to cover the latest Samurai Warriors title purely because we weren't sure if it was actually going be confirmed for a Western release due to its ties with Japanese television series Sanada Maru. However, prolific publisher Koei Tecmo has announced that Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru will indeed be heading...
Reaction Shrewd Sony Looks to Continue Market Domination with PS4 Pro
Pro tip
Sony announced two new consoles at its PlayStation Meeting press conference today: the new PS4 Pro system and the already-leaked PS4 Slim. But with reactions mixed across the web, what do we think of the Japanese giant's bold new strategy? In this article, editors Sammy Barker and Robert Ramsey react to today's presser. Sammy Barker,...
News Japanese Ad Combines PS4 Slim and Persona 5, the Result Is Mental
Both release next week in Japan
Well, we don't really have much to say about this other than we... kind of like it. Maybe. Combining the PlayStation 4 Slim with Persona 5, both of which launch next week on the 15th September in Japan, Sony's crafted a rather crazy advert that we can't quite take our eyes off. It features singing, dancing, gameplay...
News Destiny Down for 8 Hours of Maintenance Starting Now
Going dark
We hope that you weren't planning on playing some Destiny tonight, as the servers are being taken down and prepped for the game's next update for eight whole hours, starting now. The title will be playable again at around 00:00AM BST / 16:00PM PT, but you'll obviously have to download the aforementioned patch before you can hop back into...
News To Keep Things Fair, Multiplayer Modes Won't Have Better Frame Rates on PS4 Pro
Makes sense
Naughty Dog lead programmer Christian Gyrling has confirmed that the PlayStation 4 Pro won't provide an advantage when it comes to multiplayer gaming. When the new console was announced at the PlayStation Meeting last night, there was some worry that its increased performance would give Pro users the upper hand during competitive play,...
News PS4 Pro Takes 4K Screenshots, Captures 1080p Video
Broadcasts gameplay at 60fps, too
Some welcome news for all of you who can't stop pressing that Share button: the PlayStation 4 Pro will enhance the social-but-not-too-social experience by offering 4K screenshots and 1080p video capture. That's quite the jump in quality from the standard PlayStation 4's 1080p screenshots and 720p video. What's...
News Toukiden 2's Open World Oni Slaying Confirmed for North America and Europe
The bigger they are
Toukiden 2, the sequel to the rather good Toukiden: Kiwami, has been confirmed for a Western release by publisher Koei Tecmo. The title's been available in Japan since July. Due to launch in Europe and North America in 2017, the demon-slaying series goes open world with its latest instalment, featuring large environments that...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda Male and Female Protagonists Are Siblings
Bonds of blood
An intriguing little detail emerging from the PlayStation Meeting, it turns out that Mass Effect: Andromeda's main character, Ryder, will have a brother or sister depending on whether you decide to play as a male or female protagonist. In other words, both Ryders will exist within the game. Speaking to PlayStation Access, BioWare...
Wednesday7th Sep 2016
Live Watch Sony's PlayStation Meeting 2016 Press Conference Right Here
Neo or never
It's been an extraordinary long time since the PlayStation 4K – or Neo as its better known – leaked at the Game Developers Conference all the way back in March, but PlayStation Meeting 2016 will finally see Sony reveal the console. The device – expected to be a supercharged PS4 console – will likely be accompanied by the...
News PS4 Pro Specs Reveal More Than Twice the GPU Speed, Better Wifi
Go Pro
Sony has revealed the PlayStation 4 Pro's technical specifications, and they match the reported specs that leaked earlier this year. Who woulda thunk it? The big difference between the regular PS4 and the Pro is the latter's improved Graphics Processing Unit, or GPU for short. The Pro's GPU sits at 4.20 teraflops, meaning that it has more...
News Pre-Order Your PS4 Pro Console Right Now
PS4 Slim pre-orders also live ahead of launch
A few hours ago, we didn't really know what the PlayStation 4 Pro was going to be. Now, however, pre-orders are beginning to go live. Amazon, as is so often the case, is one of the first major retailers to hop aboard the pre-order train – and here are all the links you'll need to nab Sony's latest...
News PS4 Pro Doesn't Appear to Have a 4K Blu-ray Player
4K off
In what may be the first bloody nose that Sony's sustained this generation, the PlayStation 4 Pro won't come with a 4K Blu-ray drive. The platform holder didn't mention Blu-ray once during its press conference this evening, and now a slew of senior reporters in New York are claiming that the console won't support Ultra High-Definition discs...
Guide What Time Does Sony's PlayStation Meeting 2016 Start?
The time is Neo
It's all very exciting isn't it? Later today, Sony is expected to announced not one, but two new pieces of hardware at its PlayStation Meeting event. Held in New York, the show will no doubt have an impact on the whole of the gaming sphere, with the Japanese giant set to officially unveil the PlayStation 4 Slim and the PlayStation 4K...
News Every PS4 Console to Be Upgraded with HDR Support
Patch incoming to unlock new potential
Much of Sony's press conference today, of course, centred on the new PlayStation 4 Pro console – but there was good news for existing owners of the system, too. Speaking during the PlayStation Meeting 2016 press conference, suit Andrew House announced that every single system will be updated to support high...
News PS4 Pro Confirmed, Launches November 2016 for $399
#4ThePros
Sony has confirmed that the PS4K or 'Neo' is real - and that it's actually called the PlayStation 4 Pro. As leaked reports earlier in the year suggested, the Pro will support 4K televisions, and it's more powerful than the regular system. It'll supposedly allow for more graphical detail, better frame rates, and faster load times in your...
News Loads of Great PS4 Games Go Cheap in Latest EU Sale
Everything under £16
Wow, now this is a bit more like it. Sony's pushed a new sale on the European PlayStation Store in which loads of highly rated PlayStation 4 games are going for under £16. If you've skipped a couple of particular titles over the last year or so to save some cash, you may want to give it a look. Highlights include Diablo III:...
News Here's Your First Look at Sony's New PS4 Pro Console
Big Mac
As anticipated, Sony announced the PlayStation 4 Pro during its PlayStation Meeting press conference earlier this evening, which will boast a significantly enhanced GPU and tons of bells and whistles on top of the current model, like 4K resolution and HDR support. And it will release on 10th November, with a price of $399.99. But what does...
Talking Point Did Sony's PlayStation Meeting 2016 Presser Deliver?
Pro skills
Sony just wrapped up its PlayStation Meeting 2016 press conference, where it announced the PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4 Slim, and the dozens of games that will support the new system. But did it live up to your expectations? Were you satisfied with the new hardware on display? Are the prices and release dates right in your eyes? What...
News PS4 Slim Will Release by 15th September for $299
Hitting shelves on 15th September
Bet you weren't expecting this: the PlayStation 4 Slim was finally announced at today's PlayStation Meeting presser. Right off the bat, Andrew House announced that this more energy-efficient, smaller system (which looks exactly as the many leaks claimed it would) will be available from 15th September this year,...
News Mass Effect Dev BioWare May Have Something to Show at the PlayStation Meeting
All aboard the Normandy
Oh BioWare, always with the teasing. Hard at work on Mass Effect: Andromeda - which is supposedly launching early next year - the Canadian developer has been busy hinting that it may play a part in Sony's PlayStation Meeting later today. Gasp! No, seriously, that's a real gasp. The studio's potential presence may give a...
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Looks Drop Dead Gorgeous in New PS4 Pro Gameplay Trailer
Phwoar
Wow, and we thought Horizon: Zero Dawn already looked stunning. During its PlayStation Meeting press conference earlier today, Sony showed off some brand new footage of Guerrilla Games' highly anticipated exclusive running on the newly announced PlayStation 4 Pro. The supercharged console allows for more detailed environments, and a better...
News Mass Effect: Andromeda Gameplay Is Finally Here, Running on PS4 Pro
The future is here
Those BioWare Twitter teases weren't for nothing, it would seem. As hinted, Mass Effect: Andromeda was indeed shown during Sony's PlayStation Meeting - and it was running on the newly announced PlayStation 4 Pro. This trailer is the first time that we've seen real, near-finished gameplay of the 2017 title, and it's looking...
Store Update 6th September 2016 (North America)
Tomorrow, tomorrow
Not a bad update for the North American PlayStation Store this week, with The Tomorrow Children finally, finally launching on PlayStation 4. It releases alongside super old MMO Star Trek Online and Japanese role-playing game sequel Trials of Cold Steel II. Are you nabbing anything in particular? Splash some cash in the comments...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Flatlines as Slim Model Nears
The Witcher 3's back, though
As you'd expect, PlayStation 4 sales are plummeting in Japan ahead of the Slim's imminent arrival. Sony's system sold through just 1828 units last week as the standard PS4 model is slowly phased out to make room for its sleeker sibling. Meanwhile, on the software side of things, there's no really too much to see. The...
News New Berserk PS4 Trailer Shows Why You Don't Mess with Nosferatu Zodd
He's a monster
Nosferatu Zodd lives for the thrill of battle, and that's pretty clear to see in Berserk's latest gameplay trailer. Indeed, Zodd's the star of this one as we see him make mincemeat out of his enemies in both his human and demon forms. It's still unclear how transformations actually work - we're unsure if they're just temporary or if...
Live Final Fantasy XV's Abbey Road Concert Will Get You in the Mood for Sony's Presser
If you aren't already
Good news: Square Enix is hosting a Final Fantasy XV concert live at Abbey Road Studios tonight. Bad news: it's taking place just about an hour before Sony's big PlayStation Meeting press conference kicks off. Good news: you can watch both live here at Push Square. Bad news: it's a f**kin' gorgeous evening, so who wants to stay...
News Urien Brings His Giant Ego to Street Fighter V This Month
Expect an exact date at TGS
Street Fighter V's final "season 1" character launches this month - and we'll get a more precise release date at the Tokyo Game Show, Capcom has revealed. We are, of course, talking about Urien, who first appeared in Street Fighter III: 2nd Impact. The egotistical brawler has plenty of tricks up his sleeve, including...
Tuesday6th Sep 2016
Rumour PS4 Slim Has an Overheating Problem? We Wouldn't Worry Just Yet
Remain calm
These are the facts that we know about the PlayStation 4 Slim: it exists, a few people have already got their hands on it, and Sony hasn't officially announced it yet. The revamped console is almost certainly going to get its official reveal at tomorrow's PlayStation Meeting, but websites and YouTube channels are already picking the...
News PSN Down For Third Time in Two Weeks
Let's hope it's another blip
Uh oh, the PlayStation Network seems to be down again. Over the last couple of weeks, there have been two widely reported outages - although neither has lasted more than a few hours, thankfully. With any luck, this latest downtime will be a similar story. Weighing in with our own experience, we currently can't connect...
News You Can Download Your September PlayStation Plus Games Now
Journey and Lords of the Fallen go live
Better check how much room you've got left on your hard drive, because September's PlayStation Plus selection is now live in Europe. We assume that those of you in North America will have to wait a few hours yet. Just in case you're not up to speed, September's offering includes the impeccable Journey and...
News Sony Confirms Official Stream for PlayStation Meeting 2016
About time
Just a day before it actually kicks off, Sony has finally confirmed that it'll be livestreaming its PlayStation Meeting direct from its New York venue. The event is set to begin at 20:00PM BST / 21:00PM CET / 12:00PM PT / 15:00PM ET, but there's been no word yet on how long you can expect it to last. Right now, the safe bet is that Sony...
Store Update 6th September 2016 (Europe)
Those PS4 games just keep on coming
This week's European PlayStation Store update is a reasonably large one, with twenty new PS4 titles hitting the digital shelves either today or a little later this week. Highlights include eerily wacky The Tomorrow Children, ancient MMO Star Trek Online, and the weirdly promising Virginia. See anything that takes...
Poll Take the Push Square PlayStation Meeting 2016 Community Quiz
Take a guess at what Sony's going to show
Wait, it's time for another Push Square community quiz already? Wow, those months since E3 sure have flown by. If you're new to all this, allow us to explain: shortly before a major Sony press conference, we like to put together a quiz based on what you think will happen during the event. All of the included...
Talking Point What Are Your PlayStation Meeting 2016 Expectations?
4K cometh
Hey, you there, did you know that the PlayStation Meeting is tomorrow? Oh, you did? Well, we suppose that we have been ranting and raving about it for weeks now - but you surely can't blame us. It's all but guaranteed that both the PlayStation 4K 'Neo' and the PlayStation 4 Slim will be officially announced at this event, which means that...
Wednesday7th Sep 2016
News Killzone Dev Refuses to Rule Out Future Games
Old orange eyes
Even though Dutch developer Guerrilla Games is hard at work on PlayStation 4 exclusive Horizon: Zero Dawn, good guy director Herman Hulst has told Game Informer that the studio won't rule out the possibility of producing more Killzone games in the future. Hulst's comments come as no real surprise given the Killzone franchise's...
Monday5th Sep 2016
News The Witcher Dev's Cyberpunk 2077 Is Now in Full Development
The future is now
With The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt done and dusted - and its Game of the Year Edition available on store shelves - developer CD Projekt Red is unsurprisingly shifting its attention elsewhere. We first heard about Cyberpunk 2077 what seems like a lifetime ago, and now, the Polish studio has confirmed that the game is finally in full...
Rumour PS4K Neo Launches This Week According to Report
That was fast
We're now a couple of days away from a Sony press conference, so that can only mean one thing: rumours, and lots of them. This latest whisper comes from the Financial Times via GameSpot, who report that the PlayStation 4K, codenamed Neo, may well release later this week. Wait, what? As many of you are no doubt aware, Sony is hosting a...
Rumour Red Dead Redemption Is Being Remastered for PS4
Legend of the West
Hmmmmm, we're not quite sure what to make of this one. According to Korean publication Game Focus, PlayStation 3 masterpiece Red Dead Redemption is being remastered for the PlayStation 4. The site doesn't note a specific source, but claims that the rumour has been floating around since last month, with whispers from North America...
News No, Skyrim Special Edition Doesn't Include Extra Story Content
Don't believe the lies
Where did this story even come from? Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen numerous sites - sites which won't be named - reporting on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition's "expanded story content", even though developer Bethesda has never mentioned, nor even hinted that such content will feature within the...
News Ni no Kuni II Sounds Like One Huge RPG Project
Fit for a king
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is probably going to take hours upon hours to complete - we can guess that much by looking at PlayStation 3 predecessor Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, which was huge to begin with. In an interview with IGN Japan, translated by Kotaku, Level-5 founder Akihiro Hino says that the scale of t
News For Honor Takes a Swing with Three New Gameplay Trailers
We could be heroes
Ubisoft's released not one, not two, but three new gameplay trailers for its upcoming medieval warfare title, For Honor. Each video details a specific warrior - the samurai's Kensei, the knight's Warden, and the viking's Raider - and all of them look like a blast to play. What's more, it's nice to see that each different class...
News The Battlefield 1 Beta Ends This Thursday
Over and out
Haven't tried the Battlefield 1 beta yet? If you've been slow on the draw, you may want to get a move on, as DICE has confirmed that the technical test ends on Thursday, 8th September. For those out of the loop, you can find the beta on the PlayStation Store right now and download it for free. If you want to see what's in store, our...
News World of Final Fantasy Goes Anime with Its Latest Trailer
Breaking limits
World of Final Fantasy has looked pretty good for a while now, and it continues to do so with a brand new trailer from PAX West. While it's not the longest clip in the world, we get a quick peek at some gameplay along with a glance at a fully animated battle sequence, which features Cloud, Squall, and Tidus in their chibi forms...
News Mafia III Takes Aim at Free DLC and Three Premium Expansions
Lock and load
It looks like developer Hangar 13 has reasonably big plans for Mafia III after it launches next month, promising free downloadable content packs along with three premium expansions. The free stuff is largely what you'd expect - costumes, weapons, and extra vehicle customisation - but the studio also makes mention of races, which could...
News UK Sales Charts: Overwatch Gets Play of the Game as It Jumps Back to Number 1
Uncharted 4 swings back into top 5, too
It's largely a case of the usual suspects when it comes to the latest UK software charts, with Overwatch reclaiming the top spot for the fourth time in its life thanks to a recent price drop. According to Chart-Track - who compiles these charts - Overwatch has now spent more weeks at number one than any other...
Sunday4th Sep 2016
Poll Are You Happy with September's PlayStation Plus Games?
Journey of the Fallen
After August's rather divisive offering, the reaction to September's PlayStation Plus selection didn't seem too bad. With superb PlayStation exclusive Journey and the janky but enjoyable Lords of the Fallen up for grabs this month, there's an argument that this is one of the strongest line ups that the service has offered in...
Mission Blog Chapter 3 - Man on the Moon
Take a hike
The Laptop system was, on first impressions, a bit of a letdown. One planet with two moons? Is that all you've got for me, Laptop? Pfff. It wasn't all bad, though. I hadn't really seen many moons at that stage, so I was intrigued to see if there were any differences. Perhaps they'd be rockier and less rich in resources. Whatever the...
Saturday3rd Sep 2016
News Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered to Get All Original 16 Maps, First Multiplayer Footage
Remaining six maps available in December
While it's probably safe to say that the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered has far more fanfare surrounding it than Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, there has been an air of disappointment surrounding the remaster due to it only including ten of the original multiplayer maps. However, this has...
News Oh God! Duke Nukem Returns to PS4 on 11th October
Hail to the king?
The gaming industry's original "bad ass" will bring one-liners to the PlayStation 4 from 11th October, as Gearbox has announced Duke Nukem 3D: World Tour. Yay? The "classic" will be complemented by a brand new episode which will include eight new levels created by a handful of designers from the original game, as well as all-new...
Video Battlefield 1 PS4 Gameplay Takes to the Trenches
Tanks very much
Battlefield 1 has always looked promising on PlayStation 4 - and now that we've had the chance to get stuck into DICE's World War I shooter, we'd love nothing more than to drag you lot down into the trenches with us. The video that we've embedded above consists of almost one hour's worth of beta gameplay, complete with brutal...
News Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Beta Fights Back First on PS4
Answer the call
Sony's long-term partnership with Activision and Call of Duty will soldier on this holiday, as PlayStation 4 owners will get exclusive early access to the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare multiplayer beta. Those who pre-order the game will get first dibs on 14th October, though we assume that this will adopt a similar route to Call of...
Hands On Trying to Solve a Mystery in Virginia
That game you like is going to come back in style
We recently spent some hands-on time with developer Variable State's upcoming game, Virginia. A first-person mystery title, Virginia sees players assume the role of FBI Agent Anne Tarver. As Tarver, the goal is to discover the whereabouts of a missing person: Lucas Fairfax. We had the chance to play...
Live Final Fantasy XV PAX Panel Promises Surprises and New Information
The boys are back again
Jeez, you just can't escape Final Fantasy XV director Hajime Tabata, can you? The likeable project lead seems to be everywhere these days, including PAX West. Indeed, Tabata will be part of a panel that's being livestreamed later today, in which the developer will dish out new information on the upcoming role-playing release...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 133
Are you Red E?
It's the calm before the storm – and not just because we've had a couple of days of hot weather here in the UK. No, we're referring to the fact that the next time we write a WAYP, we'll all know what the PS4K – or Neo – actually is. Exciting stuff, eh? Let's hope it doesn't leak on NeoGAF before Andy House hits the stage...
Live For Honor Skewers Some New Gameplay at PAX West
Glory to the victor
For Honor is arguably one of Ubisoft's most interesting upcoming properties, and you can get a better look at the medieval melee-'em-up thanks to today's livestream. Broadcasting direct from PAX West, the showing should offer a little more insight into next year's release, with the developer promising new gameplay. The...
News The Walking Dead's Third Season Gets An Info Blowout, Titled A New Frontier
Scheduled to release in November
The third season of The Walking Dead was formally announced at E3 earlier this year, but we've heard nothing of the game since then. However, during Telltale's panel at PAX West earlier today, the developer revealed that the third season will be titled "A New Frontier", and shared some details on what to expect in...
Friday2nd Sep 2016
Hands On PlayStation VR Continues to Impress in Epic Preview Session
Resident Evil! Batman VR! Farpoint! More!
We've been lucky enough to play PlayStation VR on several occasions now, and the novelty's yet to wear off. Granted, we haven't yet had to cope with cables, plugs, and calibration – a real-world headache that could significantly reduce the thrill of entering a virtual space – but we're yet to walk away...
News Sony Reveals Extensive Tokyo Game Show 2016 Line Up
Not long now
Okay, so maybe the Tokyo Game Show doesn't quite bring in the hits like E3 or even Gamescom, but all the same, it's a big event for those primarily interested in what Japan has to offer. With this year's show now only a couple of weeks away, publishers are starting to ramp up the hype by announcing what they have in store - and Sony's...
Saturday3rd Sep 2016
News SEGA's Still Investigating Those Oft-Requested Shenmue Remasters for PS4
I see
SEGA's still very much looking into those Shenmue remasters that we're all screaming for on the PlayStation 4, so its stance hasn't changed since… Well, it last gave lip service to fans a few months ago. "The issue is that it is a big game," a SEGA Europe representative told MCV, clearly forgetting that there are actually two She
Friday2nd Sep 2016
News PSN Down for Some as Web Rages Over Connection Issues
Offline and out
Battlefield 1's servers may be a bit more functional today, but Sony's aren't it seems. While not everyone appears to be affected, reports are swirling that PlayStation Network is having a few hiccups – despite the platform holder failing to comment at the time of typing. Most likely this is just a temporary blip, as was the case...
Thursday1st Sep 2016
News PlayStation Move Is About to Make a Big Comeback
And not just in Pog form
Who would have thought, when the Kinect was tearing up the charts and the PlayStation Move seemed like a lousy waggle copy-cat, that it'd be Sony's motion controller that would have a longer lifespan? Only today, this author played a handful of titles for preview with the illuminating wand – it's definitely on the cusp of...
News So, Where Did Those Leaked PS4 Slims Actually Come From?
The UAE, apparently
The PlayStation 4 Slim will be officially announced on the 7th September at Sony's PlayStation Meeting - that much is guaranteed at this point - but where did all of these leaked consoles actually come from? If you haven't been keeping up to date on this story, Slims, in all of their real, physical glory, have been found in the...
News Play Overwatch For Free on PS4 Next Week
No PlayStation Plus required
Popular character-based team shooter Overwatch is having a free weekend on PlayStation 4, and everyone's invited - even if you don't have an active PlayStation Plus subscription. What's more, the entire game will be yours to enjoy - all heroes, stages, and modes of play included - and any progress that you make during...
Half baked
One of PlayStation's crowning achievements is its diverse range of software. From the original grey box of magic right through to now, Sony's consoles have always been platforms that champion the weird and the wonderful as well as more popular fare. PaRappa the Rapper, a rhythm game with a zany, colourful art style about a dog that loves...
News The Best Sonic the Hedgehog Game Freedom Planet Is Coming to PS4
Gotta go fast
Freedom Planet may not bear the moniker of a hyperactive hog, but GalaxyTrail's high-octane indie platformer is Sonic in everything but name. Let's look at its credentials: creepy furry characters, blistering action that would make even Blast Processing blush, and stages that look like… Well, Green Hill Zone. Oh, and it's coming to...
News Yep, Final Fantasy XV Is Still Very Pretty Indeed
Get a better look at the game's world
A detailed day-night cycle, some crisp looking environments, and a great sense of scale - all three of these things feature in Final Fantasy XV's latest trailer, which details the wilderness of Eos. From massive mountains to lively cities, the game's world holds a lot of promise based on what we've seen of it so...
News New Mafia III Gameplay Trailer Takes Justice Into Its Own Hands
Safety's off
Mafia III lead Lincoln Clay doesn't mess around, does he? The star of the game's latest trailer, we see Clay take down a ton of criminals, from lowly drug dealers to mob bosses and more. Sure, his methods may not be subtle - they appear to be of the 'shoot first, ask questions later' variety - but hey, he gets the job done. Of course,...
News Try Dragon Quest Heroes II For Free on PS4 with a Japanese PSN Account
Monster mash
Got the urge to slaughter hordes of colourful monsters, have you? Well, you're in luck, because Square Enix has released a playable PlayStation 4 demo of Dragon Quest Heroes II over on the Japanese PlayStation Store. The demo weighs in at around 4GB, and spotlights the beginning of the game. Needless to say, it may well be worth a...
