Guide Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Jobs - The Job System and Choosing Jobs
Deciding the best jobs for your party
News Gran Turismo Sport May Be in for a Tough Ride
Sim racer is already disappointing some
Talking Point What Free August 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will August's PS Plus games be announced?
News - July, 2017
Tuesday1st Aug 2017
Castle crashers
Zen Studios must be contractually obliged to port CastleStorm to every viable platform, because it seems to get around like a king on a crusade. It’s a weird one because the game has never, in this author’s opinion, been all that exciting – but people must enjoy it otherwise it wouldn’t keep popping up like a bad smell...
Monday31st Jul 2017
News Limited Edition Destiny 2 DualShock 4 Is Coming to Europe
It's fugly, though
Sony's launching a limited edition DualShock 4 alongside Destiny 2 on the 6th September. The primarily white and gold controller will be available across Europe, but for some reason, that doesn't include Poland, Russia, or the UK. A bit weird, that. To be honest, we're not that arsed anyway. We love a good custom DualShock...
Leave me alone
Leaving Lyndow is less of a full-fledged game and more of a precursor to Eastshade Studios upcoming game, the aptly named Eastshade – it's a bit like what Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes was to the Phantom Pain. This experience mainly exists to provide context to the full game coming at a later date, as well as serving...
Hands On Does LawBreakers Exert Its Own Pull in the Multiplayer Shooter Scene?
Gravity kills
There's not a single competitive shooter that can avoid the shadow that Overwatch has cast. As we were adjusting to the classes of Boss Key Production’s upcoming LawBreakers, we heard one of our friend’s remark, “Oh, the Battle Medic is a hybrid of Junkrat and Zenyatta.” At another point, we realised that one of the Titan...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Can't Be Stopped At This Point
Top of the charts again
Ain’t no one getting in the way of the ‘coot, as Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has continued its N. Sane sales trajectory with a fourth week at number one in the UK sales charts. To be fair, there’s not much competition for the classic platformer at the moment, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that the remake...
News Sony Confirms Dragon Quest XI Will Come to PS4 in the West
Echoes of an elusive age
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was confirmed for Western release last week without any platforms attached, but now Sony has uploaded the localisation’s announcement trailer confirming that it will launch on the PlayStation 4 on these shores. It’s hardly a surprise given the system’s install base, but it’s...
Push Play Top of the PS4 Pops - Issue 4
Surfin’ on a sound wave
This year’s slate of releases has been a dream. But alongside many of these phenomenal games have been equally phenomenal soundtracks. And to be frank, we’re starting to get scared about that “soundtracks of the year” list come December. Between Persona 5 a few months back, Pyre this month, and Undertale next month,...
Sunday30th Jul 2017
News Gran Turismo Sport May Be in for a Tough Ride
Sim racer is already disappointing some
Gran Turismo Sport is being taken on tour ahead of its October release date, but the response is not all that positive at the moment. The reality is that Polyphony Digital has ditched the franchise’s car collecting origins in favour of a more online-focused experience. The campaign, then, will not see you...
News This PlayStation Now on PlayStation Plus Rumour Is Clutching at Straws
And short ones at that
Oh no, our bullsh*t detector is about to explode. Again. Sony announced that it will be pushing up the price of PlayStation Plus starting 31st August in Europe and Australia this week, and it went down about as well as a north-eastern team in the Premier League. Now the ever-dependable games media is attempting to make sense...
News China's Making a Dark Souls Knock-Off for PS4
Sinner
Blimey, stop us if you’ve played this one before! Chinese developer Darkstar Games announced a new title for the PlayStation 4 named Sinner during Sony’s low-profile ChinaJoy 2017 press conference this week – and the first gameplay footage is familiar to say the least. This isn’t just inspired by Dark Souls – it’s literally...
Saturday29th Jul 2017
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 179
Calling time on July
As the outrageous August release schedule nears, this may be your last opportunity to clear out your backlog before it multiplies all over again. Is there anything that you’re desperate to cross off your list this weekend? Or are already on top of things and ready to try something new? You know the drill! Sammy Barker,...
News Here's 30 More Minutes of Dynasty Warriors 9 PS4 Gameplay
Warsome
Following on from the Dynasty Warriors 9 footage that hit the 'net earlier this week, Gematsu has nabbed another 30 minutes of gameplay from Sony's ChinaJoy 2017 presentation. Much like the previous footage, we get to see the title's open world structure in action as brand new playable character Cheng Pu races across the battlefield...
Friday28th Jul 2017
Soapbox PlayStation Plus Price Hike - Is It Justified?
Sam Brooke questions the reasons behind the sudden increase
Two days ago, the PlayStation Plus lineup for August was revealed: Just Cause 3, standalone DLC Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry, and the addictive Downwell were all confirmed to be coming to the PlayStation 4 in what could be one of the best ever Instant Game Collection lineups on the...
News PlayStation Plus Prices Are Increasing in UK and Europe Next Month
All subscription options impacted
PlayStation Plus subscribers in the UK and Europe have woken up to a rather unappealing email this morning which says that Sony's going to increase PlayStation Plus prices starting from the 31st August. Needless to say, people already have their pitchforks out on social media. In the UK, the price changes are as...
Poll What Are Your Thoughts on the PlayStation Plus Price Increase?
PayStation
The price of a PlayStation Plus subscription will soon be increased in the UK, Europe, and Australia. You can get the official details by clicking through here. Obviously, we don't expect anyone to be overjoyed with this news, but we do want to know your general thoughts on the situation. Thus, this week's Friday poll has practically...
Saturday29th Jul 2017
Rumour Street Fighter Anniversary Collection Flying to PS4
How do, Ken?
Street Fighter will celebrate its 30th anniversary next month, and word is Capcom has a little something in the pipeline. A product listing for a Street Fighter Anniversary Collection has popped up on a German website, and the inside chatter is that it’s legit. If the name sounds familiar then you may recall a similar package on the...
Friday28th Jul 2017
Torn asunder
Sundered, the most recent release from Thunder Lotus Games – makers of Jotun – is another in a long line of successful Kickstarter ventures. While there have been some crowd-funded stinkers, others have been rousing successes, like the incredible Hyper Light Drifter. Sundered lands somewhere in the middle of those two as it does...
News Pick Framerate or Resolution in Hellblade on PS4 Pro
Stunning launch trailer also released
Planning to play Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice on the PlayStation 4 Pro? You’ll have a couple of options to choose from. According to developer Ninja Theory, the game will support either an enhanced resolution on Sony’s supercharged system (no word on what that will be) or a higher framerate of 60...
News Sony Japan Reminds People That Dragon Quest XI Isn't Just Portable on 3DS
Remote play footage shown
Dragon Quest XI is in a bit of a strange situation. The game launches in Japan tomorrow on both the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo 3DS, but Sony has obviously been marketing the title as if the handheld version doesn't exist. This is expected of course -- the PlayStation maker isn't going to go and advertise a rival's...
Saturday29th Jul 2017
News Night Trap Makes Your 90s FMV Nightmares a Reality Again Next Month
Watch out behind you
Yes! It’s the one you’ve been waiting for: SEGA CD cult classic Night Trap will stage a sleepover on the PlayStation 4 next month. The infamous full-motion video “favourite” is perhaps best known for being one of the influencers behind the formation of the ESRB; many felt that the game’s vampire parody was just too...
Friday28th Jul 2017
News Sony Is Going in Hard with a Range of FIFA 18 PS4 Bundles in Europe
Ronaldo Edition launches three days early
Sony's got the marketing rights for FIFA 18, and it's not letting them go to waste. The Japanese giant will be releasing a range of PlayStation 4 bundles here in Europe as it attempts to offer up an attractive deal for every kind footy fan. It's kicking things off with the Ronaldo Edition bundle on the 26th...
News Tekken 7 Pre-Order Bonus Character Eliza Is Now Available to Everyone on PS4
But she ain't free
Eliza, the strange vampire lady who debuted in Tekken Revolution, is now available to download from the PlayStation Store. Previously, only those who pre-ordered Tekken 7 had access to her, so now everyone can join in on the fun. Well, if you're willing to pay, that is. Eliza isn't free; she costs £3.99 in the UK and $4.99...
News Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Officially Announced for the West
Coming in five languages
Yuji Horii, designer of the Dragon Quest series, has officially announced that Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will be localised for Western audiences. In a new video, the veteran developer announces that the game will be translated into five languages, including English. This comes off the back of a PR leak from...
News Doomfist Is Now Playable in Overwatch PS4
Fists of fury
The long rumoured hero that was officially announced to be the 25th character to hit Overwatch earlier this month has finally launched on the PlayStation 4. You are now able to download a small patch that will add Doomfist into the game; he will not be available in Competitive play for another week to allow users time to get a...
Thursday27th Jul 2017
News Descenders Rides Downhill to PS4 in 2018
On yer bike
Thrills don’t get much rawer than leaping over a steam train on a bicycle. Descenders is an upcoming cycling sim with procedurally generated worlds and real consequences. Taking one glance at the trailer embedded above, it’s not messing around – one wrong move in these hazardous terrains and you can kiss goodbye to your knee caps...
News Grand Theft Auto 6 Rumours Just a Big Fat Hoax, Sadly
Rockstar's maybe not doing motion capture work after all
Update: Tim Neff has no knowledge of Grand Theft Auto VI at all. "That isn't my page, account, or resume," he said of the resume which supposedly leaked. "I don't even know that website. I worked on Grand Theft Auto 5 a long time ago and haven't done anything since." Original...
News Gundam Versus Won't Lose Its Licensed Music for Western Release
Gun-damn good news
Over the years, the Gundam franchise has introduced many a fan to catchy Japanese tunes. Primarily used during the intros of the various anime shows, loads of different songs have become synonymous with Gundam as a whole, and as such, these tunes are sometimes placed directly into Gundam video games as...
Review Demetrios - The BIG Cynical Adventure (PS4)
A cynical review
It’s safe to say that point and click adventure games are - and mostly have been - something of a rarity on console, let alone the PlayStation 4. Discounting remasters, only eight point and click adventure titles have been released on the the console (according to Wikipedia, anyway), varying from the high of Broken Age to the low...
News There's Yet Another Zombie Shooter Game Entering Open Beta on PS4 Today
Add Dead Alliance to the pile
Do we really need more bloody zombies in our video games? Apparently so, as multiplayer shooter Dead Alliance is entering its open beta phase on PlayStation 4 starting today. From what we gather, the game essentially drops opposing teams of players in a map filled with zombies, and you're tasked with shooting anything...
Dope mine
What if an idle clicker tasked you with more than bashing buttons and twiddling your thumbs? Vostok Inc is the answer: a galactic greed-‘em-up that pads profiteering with twin-stick shooting. This kitsch clash of genres comes care of The Hungry Horde developer Nosebleed Interactive, and shares its penchant for offbeat bonus content...
King conga
A game about conga lines, what could possibly go wrong? Conga Master is a bit like Nokia 3210 favourite Snake with more fancy footwork and less Angel di Maria. This pixel art arcade title sees you attracting deserted dancers to your own personal party, as you attempt to maintain your mambo momentum all the way back out of the fire escape...
Friday28th Jul 2017
Smash 'n' grab
Smashbox Arena is like a goofy PlayStation VR mix of SOCOM and dodgeball. Wielding two required PlayStation Move motion controllers, you’re armed with suction weapons that can be used to catch balls and propel them in the opposite direction. Your goal is to fling said spherical shapes in the direction of your opponent in order to...
Thursday27th Jul 2017
News Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Fights Its Demons in 10 Minute Demo
Mind master
Blimey, there’s some ridiculously cool stuff in this Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice demo. We love the way the voices in the protagonist's head are incorporated into the gameplay, alerting you to the arrival of new enemies and impending attacks. And we also enjoy the way the health of enemies is reflected by the wounds on their bodies...
News Free-to-Play PS4 Fighter Brawlhalla will Have Cross-Play with PC Version
Beta sign-ups still open
Brawlhalla, a free-to-play Smash Bros.-like fighter that's coming to PlayStation 4 at some point later this year, will have cross-play functionality with the PC version of the release, developer Blue Mammoth Games has announced. That means PS4 players will be able to go online with PC players and vice-versa. Cross-play is a...
Hands On Blasting Baddies in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
In a wheelchair, no less
Take a look at most forms of media these days and you’ll notice a lot of familiar material getting the remaster, remake, and reboot treatment. Current media in general seems to be relying on the hits of the past a tad more so than usual, resulting in releases such as the recently chart-annihilating Crash Bandicoot N.Sane...
Friday28th Jul 2017
News Ubisoft Isn't Giving Up on For Honor Yet, Dedicated Servers Planned
War eternal
When we look back over the year so far, it's hard to think of many reasonably hyped games that managed to fall off the radar faster than For Honor. The medieval action-fighting hybrid was met with favourable reviews and a decent amount of public interest, but it was quickly picked apart and largely left behind by a community that wasn't...
Thursday27th Jul 2017
News Lost Sphear Looks Like Another Nicely Crafted JRPG in 15 Mins of PS4 Gameplay
Lost and found
I Am Setsuna may not have set the genre alight when it launched last year, but its decision to stick with a very traditional Japanese role-playing style made it an enjoyable reminder that the formula still works. Developer Tokyo RPG Factory is now hard at work on its next project, Lost Sphear, and Polygon's captured 15 minutes of...
News Destiny 2 Bundles an Ice Cold Exotic Rifle with Pre-Orders
Cool?
Pre-order Destiny 2 and you'll be able to get your hands on Coldheart -- an exotic rifle that appears to fire a beam of icy energy at its target. It looks pretty snazzy and it's probably quite effective in battle. Bungie likes it so much that it even managed to get hold of Ice Ice Baby for its reveal trailer. We guess the developer...
News New Monster Hunter: World Gameplay Videos Detail Every Weapon Type
See anything you like?
Capcom's Monster Hunter series is no stranger to ridiculous weapons and over-the-top fighting styles, and that won't be changing with Monster Hunter: World. Across three new videos we get to see every available weapon type in the upcoming action role-playing game. There are three weapon categories to consider:...
Wednesday26th Jul 2017
News August 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Announced
Just Cause 3 and Assassin's Creed lead the way
Sony's lifted the curtain on next month's PlayStation Plus games, and it's honestly not a bad selection -- at least as far as the current-gen platform is concerned. PlayStation 4 users get open world romp Just Cause 3 and Assassin's Creed: Freedom Cry -- that's the standalone expansion...
A hankering for Scorpio
Republished on Wednesday, 26th July 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August 2017's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Just Cause 3 can be best described as a catalyst for fun. The huge array of tools at your disposal, the sheer size of the...
My feet are killing you
Republished on Wednesday, 26th July 2017: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of August 2017's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. Well, well, well – if game juice were a real beverage, then Downwell would be the Um Bongo of the fruit flavoured sugar water world...
News Final Fantasy XV's Multiplayer Expansion Detailed, and It Sounds Ambitious
Beta begins next month
Final Fantasy XV is a mental game -- we've know that for a while. Square Enix has been adding to it bit by bit since it launched last year, and things are about to get even weirder once this multiplayer expansion finally hits. The game's official Japanese site now has details on what the multiplayer mode actually is...
News Sony Reveals Monkey King: Hero Is Back Adaptation for PS4
Will release worldwide
Sony is making an adaptation of the 2015 animated movie Monkey King: Hero Is Back for the PlayStation 4, and it will be distributed globally by Oasis Games. Announced as part of the platform holder’s ChinaJoy 2017 press conference, the project represents a collaboration between the Japanese giant, developer HexaDrive, and...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Passes 5 Million Milestone
The big 5 M
The PlayStation 4 has passed the five million units sold mark in its native Japan, which is a relatively impressive milestone for a home console in the Land of the Rising Sun these days. We suppose that congratulations are in order. And boy are we glad, because there's bugger all else to write about from a PlayStation perspective this...
News Dynasty Warriors 9 Gets Its First Live PS4 Gameplay Demo
6 minutes of the open world sequel
Shown at Sony's ChinaJoy 2017 press conference, Dynasty Warriors 9 has got its first live gameplay demo. Lasting around six minutes, the footage gives us a brief look at the sequel's open structure as well as some combat. It's nice to see the title in action, even if, you know, it does just look like...
News Persona 5 Has Stolen the Hearts of Around 1.8 Million People
SEGA provides sales update
Persona 5 has shipped 1.8 million copies worldwide, according to publisher SEGA. Obviously shipped doesn't mean sold directly to consumers, but as we always say, retailers aren't really in the habit of buying stock that they won't be able to shift. It's also worth remembering that Persona 5 ran into a number of stock...
News Good God, Grand Theft Auto V Is Actually the Best Selling Game of 2017 in the UK
It never ends
Grand Theft Auto V has been an eternal presence in the UK software charts since it launched all the way back in 2013 on the PlayStation 3. Its PlayStation 4 re-release in 2014 ensured that it wasn't left behind, and to this day, it refuses to be pushed outside of the top ten. It's crazy. Even more crazy, though, is the realisation...
News The Sims 4 Queues Up Some Tasks on PS4 This Year
What's that in Simlish?
The Sims 4 is coming to the PlayStation 4. Surprise! EA Games’ simulation will try to make virtual friends from 17th November, and it marks the first time the series will have appeared on Sony’s new-gen system. The game first launched on the PC as far as back as 2014, so this has been a long time coming. You can check...
News Cinematic Wolfenstein II Gameplay Sets the Tone
Milkshake this
Bethesda's released the full version of that Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus gameplay clip that we saw earlier in the year. You know, the one with the creepy Nazi officer ordering a strawberry milkshake as protagonist BJ sits there in awkward silence. Yeah, that one. Obviously there's not that much more to see here, but it's a...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Charges Up Its Closed Beta in September
Bandai Namco confirms a date
Bandai Namco has slapped a confirmed date on the closed beta for Dragon Ball FighterZ. The highly anticipated brawler will enter its testing phase on the 16th September, and it'll end just two days later, on the 18th September. It'll feature all nine playable characters who have been revealed so far: Goku,...
News Sony Showcases Several Promising PlayStation VR Titles at ChinaJoy 2017
And they're all coming to the West
Sony’s trying really hard to stimulate the console development scene in China, and in addition to its adaptation of Monkey King: Hero Is Back, it’s also partnered with a bunch of developers to bring brand new content to PlayStation VR on a global basis. As part of its ChinaJoy 2017 press conference overnight,...
News The Future of the Yakuza Series will Probably Be Revealed Next Month
Thug life
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life supposedly ends the story of protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, and as such, many fans are wondering what could be next for the series. Chances are that we'll be finding out next month, as SEGA has announced that it'll be hosting a Yakuza Studio presentation on the 26th August. While there's been no official word on...
News Virtual Reality Sport Sparc Enters Play on 29th August
Speed ball
CCP Games’ energetic PlayStation VR future sport Sparc will enter the field of play on 29th August, the developer has announced. The title – which sees you wielding two PlayStation Move controllers to throw and bat away balls in virtual reality arenas – was a big draw at E3 2017, and aims to do for Sony’s headset what Rocket...
Review Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun (PS4)
Tactical Samurai Action
PS2 Stealth classic Commandos 2: Men Of Courage was a unique title that's never really been matched on consoles since. The game had you take control of an elite squad of soldiers in World War II as they tackled clandestine missions behind enemy lines. It was a deeply satisfying and stripped down experience, far removed from...
Tuesday25th Jul 2017
Aventually
Aven Colony tells the story of the human colonisation of an alien world, and each mission of the fifteen hour campaign is a variation on that one, singular idea. Like Earth, the planet offers everything from frozen tundra to lush, fertile landscapes capable of supporting the growth of crops like corn and wheat. The aim of the game is to...
Review Infinite Minigolf (PS4)
Tiger W∞ds
Infinite Minigolf may be a bad name, but it’s a potentially accurate one. Zen Studios’ follow-up to forgotten PlayStation 3 putt-‘em-up Planet Minigolf is packing some nifty cross-console features, meaning that its pool of user generated courses can be accessed regardless of your system of choice. This means that you could,...
Micro machines
Tiny Trax is one of those games that’s just really good, y’know? Velocity 2X developer FuturLab rarely ever disappoints, and its PlayStation VR debut is predictably spot-on. A vibrant Scalextric-style slot racer, this arcade delight places you inside 12 fantasy dioramas and hands you control of one of several miniature vehicles,...
Wednesday26th Jul 2017
Labyrinth and repeat
The tale of Theseus isn’t exactly a bad starting point for a video game. One of Greek mythology’s more popular yarns, it obviously depicts the titular warrior’s conflict with a murderous Minotaur – and his relationship with Ariadne, a descendent of Zeus. And that’s exactly the subject of this third-person PlayStation...
Tuesday25th Jul 2017
Rites of Spring
Supergiant Games has made its name as one of the most dependable indie teams. Its first two titles Bastion and Transistor are two of the best games released on digital storefronts, and excitement for its third venture Pyre has been high for some time. Most impressive is the fact that all three of the developer's titles are...
Interview The Lost Legacy Is the Best of Uncharted, Says Naughty Dog
"We want to get the wonder back"
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is designed to be the best of the brand, creative director Shaun Escayg told us in a recent interview. Chatting about the forthcoming standalone spinoff – which stars fan favourites Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross in the lead roles, not series veteran Nathan Drake – the project lead...
News PlayStation Plus Members Save in New NA PlayStation Store Sale
Another one
If you missed the North American PlayStation Store Flash Sale which ran last weekend, then maybe you should turn your attention to the new PlayStation Plus Specials Sale. Scheduled to run through 08:00 on 1st August, the promotion includes up to 70 per cent discounts on a range of titles, including For Honor, Resident Evil 7, and The...
Hands On Exploring Uncharted's Largest Ever Environment in The Lost Legacy
Chloe trailblazer
Naughty Dog never does things by half, does it? Uncharted: The Lost Legacy was originally intended to be downloadable content for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, but once it started plotting out stories the award-winning Californian company knew it needed to make a standalone game. But not just any game, of course: Chloe Frazer and...
News Agents of Mayhem's Marketing Is Getting Really Desperate
Yikes
Very few people care about Agents of Mayhem -- we know that by taking one look at the traffic it brings in for this site. It's one of those games that just can't seem to get a foothold no matter how hard it tries, a bit like Battleborn. Now, we don't want Agents of Mayhem to flop -- it could end up being an amazing game for all we know --...
News Publisher Take-Two Doesn't Expect Red Dead Redemption 2 to Equal Grand Theft Auto V
Who does?
Grand Theft Auto V has been an outrageous success for Take-Two. Since it launched on last generation consoles back in 2013, the open world romp has shifted around 80 million copies, which is frankly insane. Naturally, the company has high expectations for developer Rockstar's next product, Red Dead Redemption 2, but does it think that...
News THQ Nordic Teases a New Open World RPG and a Horror Sequel for Gamescom 2017
What could they be?
THQ Nordic has been doing some great work in the AA game space over the past couple of years, and with the upcoming release of Darksiders III, you'd think it already has its crown jewel that will potentially break into the mainstream. However, the company clearly isn't stopping there, as it's teased two announcements for next...
Store Update 25th July 2017 (Europe)
Brace yourselves
Blimey! This week’s European PlayStation Store update speaks for itself – just look at the sheer size of it. There’s so much stuff here to test out: the excellent Pyre, the fascinating Super Cloudbuilt, and the uber-addictive Vostok Inc (more on that soon). There’s also a bunch of PlayStation VR stuff in Tiny Trax, Infinite...
News Naughty Dog Exploring New Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Multiplayer Content
No plans yet, though
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy will include the full multiplayer suite from Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, including the competitive and co-operative options. But are there any chances of the Indian locations from Chloe Frazer’s adventure being incorporated into both games as new maps? “We’re looking at exploring what type of...
News Lost Sphear Brings More Turn Based JRPG Action to PS4 in Early 2018
Digital pre-orders go live today
Lost Sphear, Tokyo RPG Factory's follow-up to 2016's I Am Setsuna, will release on PlayStation 4 on 23rd January 2018. The game gives you control of Kanata, who along with his friends, sets out on adventure to save the world from a mystical force known as Lost. Over on the PlayStation Blog, you can learn about two...
Monday24th Jul 2017
News PSN Name Changing, PSone Classics, Wishlists? We Don't Buy These PS4 Firmware 5.0 Rumours
Too good to be true
What new features could Sony possibly be implementing with PlayStation 4 firmware update 5.0? It's a tough question to answer, but there are currently a bunch of "reports" doing the rounds that claim to know what's coming. Unfortunately, we're having a hard time believing them. For starters, 5.0 will apparently bring the ability...
News This WipEout Themed Pro Has to Be the Most Gorgeous PS4 to Date
Need for speed
Good God, what a stunner of a console this is. This uniquely designed PS4 Pro is up for grabs as part of a competition that Sony's holding in central Europe. As you can see, the system's WipEout-themed, and comes with a matching controller. The look is completed with a lovely gloss finish. Phwoar. We'd try to win it ourselves,...
News First Taste of Dying Light's Year of Free DLC Drops Soon on PS4
Definitely not dead yet
During E3 2017, developer Techland announced that it would be bringing ten totally free downloadable content packs to Dying Light over the course of 12 months. The announcement came as a pleasant surprise, and now, the Polish studio is just about ready to get the ball rolling. In a new video, enthusiastic producer Tymon...
News Skull & Bones Isn't an Assassin's Creed Spin-Off Because Ubisoft Didn't Want Limits
A pirate's life
When Skull & Bones was revealed during Ubisoft's E3 2017 press conference, we're sure that a lot of viewers were sitting there wondering if it was a another pirate-themed Asssassin's Creed game. After all, the project is based on the tech that we originally saw in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, right down to the foundation of...
News Destiny 2's Free Roam Patrols Sound a Lot More Interesting
More of everything
In IGN's latest Destiny 2 video, we get around eight minutes of patrol gameplay as Bungie talks us through public events, side quests, and the new Lost Sectors, which are basically small dungeons that dot landscapes. For the most part, it all sounds an improvement over the limited amount of stuff you could get up to in...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot Paints Over Splatoon 2
Ink-redible
Here’s a bit of a twist: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy actually outsold new release Splatoon 2 in the UK sales charts this week – despite the former being almost a month old. Now the comparison’s not entirely fair because Activision’s remaster is cheaper and on a console with a bigger install base, but it had looked like...
News The Destiny 2 Open Beta Has Been Extended
But don't expect a smooth ride
Surprise! Bungie's extended the Destiny 2 beta, so if you haven't given it a shot yet, there's still time. Originally scheduled to end yesterday, the open beta will now last until Tuesday as the developer looks to further test its networking. As such, you can probably expect a few service interruptions as the studio...
Sunday23rd Jul 2017
News Monster Hunter: World Takes Animal Cruelty to a New Level
Capcom drops weapons-based trailer
Monster Hunter: World will provide you with numerous ways to slaughter your prey in return for new clothing and equipment. This brand new trailer debuted at Comic-Con 2017 demonstrates just how satisfying the animal cruelty can be, with one clip showing the character running up a wall kung-fu movie style – before...
News 30 Minute Ni no Kuni II Demo Gives a More In-Depth Look at the Game
Boss rush
Those of you who have been keeping up with the Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom news will probably have seen much of the footage from the gameplay demo that we've embedded above, but the video still offers up our most in-depth look at the role-playing title yet. It features commentary from the team at Bandai Namco as they slog through...
Saturday22nd Jul 2017
Talking Point What Free August 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Do You Want?
When will August's PS Plus games be announced?
Time really does fly when you’re having fun. We’ve barely got done ensuring that the awful teenage cast of Until Dawn endure the worst deaths imaginable, and already it’s time to start thinking about August 2017’s big PlayStation Plus update. We’re anticipating an announcement for the full...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 178
Plenty of variety
It’s the penultimate weekend in July before the August apocalypse arrives. Seriously, if you thought that you were going to have another month to clear your backlog, then think again – the next month is looking stacked. You may want to polish up any leftovers while you still have the chance. Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m on the...
News Tekken 7 Grabs New Character Portraits For Free in September
Tekken it higher
Alongside the paid stuff that's available via the title's season pass, the Tekken Team has always said that it'll be supporting Tekken 7 with free updates and content. Although we're yet to see anything substantial -- and we're still holding out on the return of Armor King -- we're still interested in seeing what little bits...
News Gundam Versus Is Getting an Open Beta Here in the West
Newstype
Good news if you're looking to give Gundam Versus a shot before buying as Bandai Namco has announced that an open beta will be happening at some point before the finished game's release in September. We'll let you know when the publisher's pinned down an exact date. Gundam Versus is due out in North America and Europe on the...
Friday21st Jul 2017
Review Cars 3: Driven to Win (PS4)
Rocky road
Pixar’s Cars movies are widely regarded as some of their weaker works, but they probably have the most straightforward path to gamification. Cars 3: Driven to Win is a simple arcade racer, featuring characters and locations from the films, and it’s almost exactly what you’d expect. However, the amount of variety and fun on offer...
Destination heaven
Parkour as a mechanic has become synonymous with the first-person shooter genre as of late. The likes of Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare and the Titanfall series brought the art of wall running to the masses, but rarely does a game outside of the FPS family incorporate free running to the point where it’s the way to get about...
News They're Using Awful Final Fantasy XIII Characters to Sell Cars Now
Snow joke
A number of Final Fantasy characters have tried their hand at advertising in the past. Most notably, Final Fantasy XIII's Lightning, in all of her immensely boring glory, was once brought in to help sell designer handbags. And now, equally dreadful Final Fantasy XIII hero Snow is busy shifting Nissan cars in a brand new clip. It's all a...
Guide What Time Does Destiny 2's PS4 Beta Begin?
And how do you get in the Destiny 2 beta?
Destiny 2 is shaping up to be the biggest game of the year (sorry Call of Duty: WWII and Star Wars: Battlefront 2) and Bungie wants to give you an early taste of the title via its PlayStation 4 beta. But what time does the Destiny 2 beta begin? And how do you get in the Destiny 2 PS4 beta? Worry not, eager...
Hands On The Happy Dungeons Open Beta Is Worth a Look on PS4
A quick recommendation
Happy Dungeons is a cutesy little free-to-play title that's coming to PlayStation 4 this September. It's an action role-playing game with loot drops, character classes, quests, co-op for up to four players, and a daft story. It's also available to download now on Sony's console as an open beta -- and we'd recommend giving...
Saturday22nd Jul 2017
News Stuff Single Player, Street Fighter V's Getting Sports Costumes
Do the Jenneke warm-up dance
There are no Olympics until 2020, but Capcom likes to make a quick buck. To be fair, these sports-themed Street Fighter V costumes are pretty cool. There are three to choose from: Ibuki in a track outfit and trainers; Laura in an indoor volleyball kit (of course), and; Rashid in a football kit. We do like the way the...
Friday21st Jul 2017
News Ghost Recon: Wildlands Goes Rogue with a Player-Versus-Player Open Beta
Ghost War drops for free later this year
Ubisoft said that it would be bringing player-versus-player modes to Ghost Recon: Wildlands ages ago, and now the publisher finally looks ready to deliver on its promise. The open world co-op stealth-shooter remains the best-selling release of 2017 thus far, so the ongoing support is hardly surprising. That...
News Shock! Spider-Man Swings into Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Nemesis, Frank West, and Haggar join the roster
Spider-Man will be a playable character in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite. Who saw that coming, then? The web slinger was revealed to be part of the crossover brawler’s roster during a Marvel panel at Comic-Con 2017 earlier today. He’ll be joined by Haggar (Final Fight), Nemesis (Resident Evil), and...
News Pyre Runs in Native 4K on PS4 Pro, Packs a Platinum Trophy
Launch trailer released
Hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 party-based role-playing game Pyre will run in native 4K on the PlayStation 4 Pro, developer Supergiant Games has announced. The gorgeous fantasy foray – which mixes RPG systems with an almost sports-inspired battle system – will also run at a full 60 frames-per-second, regardless of which...
Saturday22nd Jul 2017
News Injustice 2's Starfire Brings New Meaning to Flame Coloured Hair
Out in August
Injustice 2’s DLC is on a steady schedule, and arriving next is Starfire, the queen of green beams – or, er, Tamaran if you’re looking for a more canonical explanation. With fiery red hair and green eyes, Princess Koriand’r is looking good – and she also packs a punch, with some mean close-quarters combat and devastating...
Friday21st Jul 2017
Poll Are You Playing the Destiny 2 Beta This Weekend?
Cabals deep
Guardians rejoice: the Destiny 2 open beta is finally here. Or at least, it will be in a few hours depending on when you're reading this article. The beta's been in early access for around three days now and the reception has been a little bit mixed. The usual "Destiny 1.5" criticisms are floating around, and people reckon power...
Reminder Destiny 2's Beta Is Open to Everyone Starting Today
Eyes up, Guardian
Destiny 2's beta enters its open phase today on PlayStation 4, in case you forgot. The beta itself is relatively small in terms of content -- unless you really like competitive multiplayer -- but it's still well worth a download if you're interested in or at least curious about Bungie's next big hit. The beta weighs in at around...
Saturday22nd Jul 2017
News Arachnophobes Should Skip This Middle-earth: Shadow of War Trailer
Say hey to Shelob
Comic-Con 2017’s on and… Lord of the Rings is apparently a comic book now. Anyway, Warner Bros has debuted a new trailer for Middle-earth: Shadow of War which introduces Shelob from The Two Towers. Who's, like, a sexy lady now. Apparently. The game’s due out on 10th October on the PlayStation 4.
News The New Taiko Drum Master Will Get English Subtitles
Beat it
Taiko Drum Master fans, we come bearing good news: the new game in the series for the PlayStation 4 will be releasing in Southeast Asia – with English subtitles. It means that you’ll be able to import the drum-'em-up standalone or with the new PlayStation 4 Taiko Drum Set and beat off all night when the title releases later this year...
Friday21st Jul 2017
Video Watch Us Kick Cabal Arse in the Destiny 2 Beta
Back in the saddle
Wondering what the Destiny 2 beta is all about? Not sure if you should go and download 15GB of data to your PlayStation 4 just to check it out? Then you're in luck, as regular Push Square stream bloke Alex Stinton played through a good chunk of it so that you don't have to. Watch as he takes on the Cabal in the game's opening...
Thursday20th Jul 2017
News Persona 5 Is the Best RPG of All Time According to Readers of Famitsu Magazine
The Witcher 3 is number 20, apparently
Persona 5 is the greatest role-playing game of all time. At least, that's what readers of Japanese publication Famitsu believe. The magazine recently asked its audience to vote for the 20 best RPGs ever made, and Atlus' latest release came out on top. Okay, so we can just about live with Persona 5 being...
News Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Is Ready to Plunder Some Riches on PS4
Naughty Dog's latest goes gold
Sort-of-spin-off Uncharted: The Lost Legacy has gone gold, developer Naughty Dog has announced. For those who may not know, going "gold" means that development of the game has finished, and so it won't be long before it enters mass production. The standalone adventure was originally revealed back at the...
News What Even Is Sonic Forces At This Point?
Meet new enemy Infinite
What the heck is this? SEGA’s announced Sonic Forces’ latest villain Infinite with a bizarre trailer that starts out with edgy rap music and then turns into some kind of cheesy, sitcom-esque cut-scene. “WHOA! This guy is faster than Sonic!” Cringe. Infinite is one of several antagonists you’ll face in the...
Friday21st Jul 2017
News June 2017 NPD: PS4 Enjoys Best June Since Launch
Tekken 7 tops, Crash Bandicoot hits
The PlayStation 4 may be knee-deep into its fourth year, but it’s showing no signs of slowing – in fact, it’s actually performing better than in previous years. Sony’s console topped the United States hardware charts for a second successive month, registering its strongest June on record since release...
Thursday20th Jul 2017
News Crash Bandicoot's Hardest Ever Level Released As DLC
Free through 19th August
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy not hard enough for you? Fancy a free level? Activision’s launched the unreleased Stormy Ascent stage on the PlayStation Store today – and it’s free through 19th August, which is nice. Of course, we already more or less knew this was coming due to the original title’s Trophy list. If...
News Observer Brings Cyberpunk Horror to PS4 on 15th August
Blade runner
Layers of Fear developer Bloober Team has revealed that its next title, cyberpunk horror Observer, will launch on the PlayStation 4 on 15th August. The game, set in 2084, will see you assume the role of a neural detective, and will find you entering the thoughts of suspects in order to solve crimes. In other words, you’re quite...
News Return to Gransys with Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen's PS4 Trailer
Here be dragons
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen has received its first PlayStation 4 trailer, which showcases many of game's ominous environments and menacing monsters. For those who dipped into the title on PlayStation 3, the memories will no doubt come flooding back. The remaster launches on the 5th October in Japan, and although a Western...
News Fun Looking Free-to-Play RPG Happy Dungeons Loots PS4 in September
Open beta out tomorrow
Adding to the wealth of free-to-play titles already available on the PlayStation 4, Happy Dungeons is coming to Sony's console at some point in September. Going by the trailer that we've embedded above, it looks like a reasonably fun action role-playing game, so here's hoping it holds up once it's released. If you can't...
News PlayStation UK Loves a Good Comedy Commercial These Days
This is a decent one
One of Sony’s strengths (and arguably also one of its weaknesses) is that each global division of PlayStation acts somewhat autonomously, meaning that commercials and marketing strategies are formulated and tailored to the tastes of a particular region. And for whatever reason, the folks at PlayStation UK enjoy a good comedy...
News Rogue Trooper Redux Brings Cult Classic Shooting to PS4 This October
Rogue-like
Originally released all the way back in 2006 for the PlayStation 2, Rogue Trooper is still fondly remembered by some as a solid third-person shooter. Developer Rebellion is remastering the cult classic and bringing it to PlayStation 4 on the 17th October. Hopefully the gameplay still holds together. Judging by the graphics...
Friday21st Jul 2017
News Call of Duty: WWII's Zombie Mode Scores Star-Studded Cast
Tennant! Kier! Rhames! Yung! More!
Activision continues to break the bank on Call of Duty’s co-op mode, as WWII’s unimaginatively named Nazi Zombies will star David Tennant (Doctor Who), Elodie Yung (Daredevil), Katheryn Winnick (Vikings), Udo Kier (Melancholia), and Ving Rhames (Dawn of the Dead). All of the aforementioned stars will have their...
Thursday20th Jul 2017
News Kamurocho Is Calling in New Yakuza: Kiwami PS4 Gameplay Trailer
Return ticket
It feels like we only just completed Yakuza 0, but you know what? We can't wait to go back to Kamurocho next month. We were worried that having two Yakuza titles release in the same year would amount to overkill, but we've decided that we're more than ready to bust an extra thousand heads as Kazuma Kiryu. Yakuza: Kiwami, which is due...
Wednesday19th Jul 2017
News Big PS4 Firmware Update Coming Soon, Sony Wants Beta Users in Japan
It's probably the big 5.0
And so it begins. Sony Japan has announced that it's looking for users to beta test the PlayStation 4's next firmware update. The official Japanese blog doesn't mention any version numbers, but this must be 5.0 since the company makes frequent mention of new software features. We assume Sony will soon come out and confirm...
Thursday20th Jul 2017
Slow whoa
On paper, SUPERHOT VR is probably the coolest game ever made; in practice, the first-person shooter is merely a very good PlayStation VR release. The homicidal hit assigns you the detached digits of an assassin in a whitewash computer simulation where time only moves when you do. Your objective? To annihilate a band of polygonal villains...
Wednesday19th Jul 2017
News PS4 Firmware Update 5.0 Beta Incoming, Here's How to Sign Up
Beta believe it
And just like that, Sony has announced that a beta for the next PlayStation 4 firmware update is happening here in the West. Earlier today, the company revealed that a Japanese beta would be taking place in the near future, so it was only a matter of time. If testing out the new firmware update sounds like something you'd be...
News My God! There's a Sizzling Summer Sale on the EU PlayStation Store
Hot in here
Well this is just getting silly now. Sony has followed up that amazing Big in Japan sale on the European PlayStation Store with a slew of summer sizzlers that are going to leave you broke. This enormous sale sees prices slashed by up to 60 per cent, with an absolute wealth of PlayStation VR goods up for grabs. Don’t worry if you’re...
Talking Point Has Sony Mastered the PlayStation Store Sale?
Full Steam ahead
Do you remember what PlayStation Store sales used to be like? They were embarrassing. Sony would trot out a procession of titles, and the PlayStation Blog comments would promptly point out that the same software could be had cheaper undiscounted from superior retailers. It was a joke – especially at a time when the vaunted "Steam...
News Clementine Closes Up Telltale's The Walking Dead Next Year
Final season ends story once and for all
Spoilers: she’s going to die. Telltale’s announced The Walking Dead: The Final Season, which will cast Clementine back in the lead role, and end its adaptation of the comic book series seemingly for good. The title – which is in production now – will pick up after the events of The New Frontier, which...
News Batman: The Enemy Within Raises the Bat Signal Next Month
Riddle us this
Batman: The Enemy Within is the second season in Telltale Games’ actually very good episodic Dark Knight series – and it gets underway on 8th August with inaugural episode The Enigma on the PlayStation 4. As is commonplace for the developer these days, it’ll be another five-part episodic series, with The Riddler comprising a...
News Sonic Mania Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order This Saturday
Plus, hear a brand new track
Remember a few weeks back when the vinyl soundtrack for Sonic Mania was announced? Well, the company producing said soundtrack, Data Discs, has updated the product listing on its site, providing a few more details as to how you can get your mitts on one. You'll be able to pre-order the album from Saturday, 22nd...
News Patapon Remastered Gets Songs Stuck in Your Head from 1st August
You know the ones
It’s the one you’ve been waiting for: Patapon Remastered will pata-pata-pata-pon a path to the PlayStation 4 on 1st August. Japan Studio’s rhythmic role-playing game was one of the standout exclusives on the PlayStation Portable, and will now find a new audience on Sony’s current console. For those of you who don’t know,...
Video SUPERHOT VR Is Outrageously Entertaining on PlayStation VR
Killer app (literally)
If you’re in need of a reminder of how ridiculously amazing PlayStation VR is, then look no further than SUPERHOT VR – an outrageously entertaining first-person puzzler that sees you improvising in slow-mo against murderous red dudes. The game basically plugs you into The Matrix, as time only moves when you do. You need to...
News European Totally Digital Sale Expands with More Impulse Buys
Your wallet's already dead
Not content with one new European PlayStation Store sale, Sony’s complemented its scorching Summer Sale with some all-new Totally Digital deals – including favourite games like Stardew Valley, INSIDE, The Witness, and more. There are some ridiculous impulse bu
News Exploration-Based Sci-Fi Shooter Morphite Lands on PS4 This September
It's Morphite time
Morphite, a stylish sci-fi shooter with platforming and exploration elements, will enter the PS4's orbit on the 7th September. The game's definitely got a whiff of No Man's Sky about it, and it looks like it could tell an interesting story. The press release reads: "Voyage to the furthest corners of the galaxy as Myrah...
News Ubisoft Games Are Selling Way Better on PS4 Than on Other Platforms
PS4 share sees a jump over 2016
Ubisoft games have always performed well on the PlayStation 4, and going by the publisher's latest financial report, that fact's not going to change anytime soon. In this quarter of 2016, 31 per cent of Ubisoft's game sales were on PS4 -- an already big share that's actually jumped this year. Sony's console accounted...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Journeys to the Top on PS4
PS4 sales also see a boost
It doesn't come as much of a surprise, but Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age has topped the latest Japanese software charts. The superb remaster shifted a reasonable 100,764 copies on PlayStation 4, while Gundam Versus enjoyed its second week in the top five. Meanwhile, sales of Sony's current-gen console actually...
News Wait, The Wolf Among Us 2 Is Actually Happening in 2018
Howling for you
Well, sometimes you just can't win. After rumours circulated that Telltale was going to announce a second season for The Wolf Among Us, we took the angle of "yeah, we'll believe it when we see it" after the developer basically told everyone not to get their hopes up -- but guess what? It is actually happening. Talk about a...
News The Banner Saga Vita Version Cancelled More Than a Year After Its PS4 Debut
The saga's over
It's never nice to hear that a project's been cancelled, but the writing was on the wall with this one. Tactical role-playing title The Banner Saga was announced for the PlayStation 4 and Vita all the way back in 2014. The former launched in January of last year, but the latter was never given a concrete release date. Clearly,...
News The Evil Within 2's Survive Trailer Trots Out the Little Girl Trope
Daddy issues
You know you’re in trouble when your (potentially) dead daughter develops a sinister side and starts inhibiting your head from beyond the grave. That’s what appears to be going on in this The Evil Within 2 trailer, which introduces gameplay and gruesome monsters from the impending sequel. Some of these designs are straight-up...
News Strategy Hybrid Comet Crash Gets a PS4 Sequel Next Month
Surprise
This came out of nowhere: Comet Crash 2: The Kronkoid Wars is launching on the PlayStation 4 on 8th August. Some of you may remember the Pelfast-developed PlayStation 3 original, which blended tower defence with real-time strategy. And this sequel looks somewhat like more of the same – albeit elevated to the next level. You’ll find a...
Tuesday18th Jul 2017
Hands On Destiny 2's Beta Is Familiar Fun on PS4
Rise up Guardian... Again
Destiny promised us a massive multiplayer experience brimming with mystery, adventure, and friends set upon the backdrop of our solar system. What we got was a drip fed experience limited by glass ceilings, turbulent development, and a backdrop of only a handful of planets that all felt worryingly similar. That's not to say...
News Street Fighter V Costume Deemed Unfit for TV, ESPN Tells Evo Finalist to Change It
Cammy's thong causes a stir
Sometimes you can't help but laugh about what TV channels deem fit for public consumption. During the Evo 2017 Street Fighter V finals at the weekend, Cammy player Kazunoko -- sometimes known simply as Kaz -- was told to return to the character select screen after the first game and change his character's...
News Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Summons a PS4 Release Date in Japan
Expect a similar date in the West
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen has a PlayStation 4 release date in Japan, the latest issue of Famitsu reveals. The enhanced port will hit Sony's current-gen console on the 5th October. The title currently has a vague "fall 2017" launch window here in the West, but with this Japanese date out in the open, we're...
Running the gauntlet
Remaking the little known but well-received PC title Iron Fisticle – yes, that name is hilarious – Tikipod’s charming medieval twin-stick shooter Iron Crypticle sees you and up to three other co-op partners attempting to rescue the princess of Cryptonia and the kingdom's riches. Naturally, there's a maze of...
Wednesday19th Jul 2017
News Digital Games Go Ruinously Cheap on the NA PlayStation Store
Here we go again
Another week, another wallet-busting North American PlayStation Store sale. This time it’s digital games that are discounted, with PlayStation Plus members scoring savings of up to 60 per cent on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita. Some standouts include INSIDE for $9.99, SOMA for $5.99, and the wonderful The Witness for...
Tuesday18th Jul 2017
News Crash Bandicoot PS4 Is Indeed Harder than the Original, Says Dev
Not so N. Sane
"Yowza, Crash Bandicoot is harder than I remember" is something that many PlayStation 4 users have been saying over the last few weeks. Since the launch of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, people have been investigating the claim that the remade version of the first Crash Bandicoot title is actually more difficult than the...
News Cult Hit Undertale Comes to PS4, Vita on 15th August
Find out what all the fuss is about
The cult indie title Undertale will launch on the PlayStation 4 and Vita on 15th August – and yes, it’ll be completely cross-buy. Those who pre-order the game on the PlayStation Network will get a spiffing new PS4 dynamic theme as crafted by Truant Pixel’s fair hand, which you can preview on the PlayStation...
News Mass Effect Trilogy Director Casey Hudson Returns to BioWare to Work on ANTHEM
The gang's back together
Following on from the recent news that Mass Effect 1 and 2 lead writer Drew Karpyshyn is helping to craft ANTHEM, BioWare has revealed that Mass Effect trilogy director Casey Hudson is returning to the developer after going off and doing his own thing for the last three years or so. Like Karpyshyn, Hudson will be...
News Dragon Ball FighterZ Throws Piccolo and Krillin into the Playable Character Mix
Z-Fighters assemble
It comes as no real surprise, but Piccolo and Krillin are going to be playable characters in Dragon Ball FighterZ, the latest issue of Japanese publication V-Jump has confirmed. No doubt Bandai Namco will have some gameplay footage lined up, so we probably won't have to wait long to see the two Z-Fighters in action. With the...
News Telltale Hints That The Wolf Among Us Rumours Are Fairytales
But there's probably a new Batman on the way
Good ol’ games media, you’ve only gone and done it again. We resisted the urge to write a report on the recent The Wolf Among Us rumours, where the voice actor who played Bigby Wolf in the popular comic book adaptation retweeted a tease regarding forthcoming Telltale announcements. To be honest, while...
News Reborn: A Samurai Awakens Stabs PlayStation VR This Year
Neo-Feudal samurai action
Ever wanted to be a samurai with lightsabers and laser pistols? Dumb question? Reborn: A Samurai Awakens promises to help you realise your dreams by whisking you away to a sci-fi world and arming you to the teeth. Due out on PlayStation VR later this year, the title will find you dual-wielding swords and firearms as you...
News Zen Studios Putts Infinite Minigolf on the PS4 from 25th July
Join the club
If the excruciating wait for Everybody’s Golf is killing you, then Zen Studios is hoping to pad the wait with Infinite Minigolf, the long over-due successor to Planet Minigolf which launched on the PlayStation 3 almost a decade ago. The title – which includes full PlayStation VR support – allows you to create your own courses,...
News Here's How Gigantic Newcomer Abigail Actually Plays in Street Fighter V
Car combat
Boasting a rather divisive design, Abigail will soon be bursting onto the Street Fighter V scene. The hulking mass of muscle is the tallest character to ever feature in the series, with his head overlapping the on-screen life bar when he's standing still. But how does this gigantic brawler actually play? Well, that question's...
News Here's a Quick Glimpse of a Gorgeous New Destiny 2 Planet
The great unknown
Nessus -- an all-new planet that you can explore in Destiny 2 -- is looking like a rather interesting location in IGN's latest teaser video. Full of vibrant colours and Cabal that would like nothing more than to smash your head in, the fresh environment will hopefully offer up some engaging exploration. Nessus is just one of...
News Get Reacquainted with Chloe in Life Is Strange: Before the Storm Behind the Scenes
There's a Price to pay
This behind-the-scenes Life Is Strange: Before the Storm trailer seems tailor-made to reassure fans that voice actor Ashly Burch is involved. The star of the first game will not be lending her larynx to the character of Chloe in the prequel due to an on-going strike, but she has been involved as a consultant on the project...
News Extended Japanese Trailer for Tekken 7's Geese Howard DLC Adds Some Extra Stupidity
Harada's back for more
Geese Howard's coming to Tekken 7 later this year, in case you haven't heard. The Fatal Fury and King of Fighters character was revealed at Evo 2017, where the guest fighter got his own gameplay trailer. That same footage is present here, but Bandai Namco has bookended it with a dumb skit featuring Tekken director Katsuhiro...
Monday17th Jul 2017
Review Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles (PS4)
Not a cloud in the sky
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is quite possibly the most pleasant game on PlayStation 4. Constructed by the tiny indie developer that is Prideful Sloth, it's a rather ambitious little title that fuses open world exploration with lite crafting and farming elements. It takes clear inspiration from a number of different...
News Need for Speed Payback Has the Dumbest Pre-Order Bonus
Holy smokes
Exclusive platinum blue tire smoke. That’s what you’ll get if you pre-order forthcoming Fast & Furious-inspired racer Need for Speed Payback from Australian retailer EB Games – and practically any other store. You’ll also get the Platinum Car Pack, of course – which comprises five exclusive vehicles including the Dodge...
Review Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire (PS4)
Fallen short
When Princess Cecille's father unexpectedly passes away, control of the embattled kingdom of Fenumia is passed over to her. She's quickly handed a magical, talking book that was apparently a prized possession of the recently deceased king, and this Grimoire is more than willing to impart advice to Cecille on how she should proceed in...
Tuesday18th Jul 2017
Store Update 18th July 2017 (Europe)
Super hot
The retail releases may be drying up for the summer, but the European PlayStation Store is still firing on all cylinders. This week sees the release of some pretty hotly anticipated digital downloads, including SUPERHOT (and its PlayStation VR counterpart), Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, and the Early Access release of the long...
Monday17th Jul 2017
News Sign Up for the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Closed Beta
Now's the time
Want a little crossover Final Fantasy arcade action in your life? You may not have to wait too long if you sign up for the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT closed beta, which was announced overnight at EVO 2017 and is set to roll out at some point this summer. Those of you in the Americas can register your interest in the online server...
News Dragon Quest XI's Gorgeous Opening Cinematic Sets Up a Charming Story
A hero reborn
We've heard the 'chosen hero' storyline a million times before, but Dragon Quest's seemingly infinite charm allows it to embrace cliches quite unlike any other series. Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time appears to be no different, as the title's lovingly crafted opening cinematic shows the game's protagonist as a...
News Street Fighter EX Dev Bringing Brand New Brawler to PS4
Hadouken
Street Fighter EX developer Arika has announced a new fighting game for the PlayStation 4, which started life as an April Fools’ Day gag. The title – which doesn’t yet have a name, but is being billed Arika EX for the time being – is scheduled to release on the PlayStation 4 in 2018, with a playable beta due at some point later this...
News Housemarque Is Really Spoiling Us with Matterfall
Watch a full eight minutes of gameplay
Nex Machina only just released, but Housemarque is already set to return to the PlayStation 4 with Matterfall in August. And the side-scrolling twin-stick shooter is looking awesome. Embedded above is an eight minute playthrough which details how the game operates, and it’s incredible how faithful it appears...
News UK Sales Charts: Final Fantasy XII Heralds the Zodiac Age
Square Enix remaster scales summit
Slow week or extremely successful remaster? Probably a mixture of both: Final Fantasy XII’s excellent PlayStation 4 re-release has topped the UK sales charts, beating out Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Overwatch, and Grand Theft Auto V. Elsewhere, big sales on sites like
News Gaming Greats Pay Respects to George A. Romero
Filmmaker passes away aged 77
George A. Romero, the legendary director behind the Living Dead series of movies, has passed away. The veteran – who appeared as a character in Call of Duty: Black Ops – is considered by many to be the father of the zombie genre, and his enormous influence can be felt all over the video game industry. It’s not...
News Street Fighter V's New Challenger Could Crush Cars with His Arms
Final Fight's burly Abigail enters the ring
Abigail, the daringly dressed penultimate foe from Final Fight, is the latest brawler to be added to Street Fighter V’s rapidly inflating roster – and he’s beefed up a bit since his Super Nintendo days. The enormous antagonist is literally so big that many franchise fans have pondered how grappling...
News Windjammers Plays Frisbee on PS4, Vita from 29th August
Hope you like jammin', too
Kiss goodbye to all other games, as Windjammers will power (disc) its way to the PlayStation 4 and Vita from 29th August. The legendary game of Frisbee was announced for Sony’s systems all the way back at PlayStation Experience last year, and after a closed beta last month, is finally ready to charge up and lob a piece...
Sunday16th Jul 2017
Review Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two - Episode 1: Hero in Residence (PS4)
Blockage
It’s a fresh season for Minecraft: Story Mode and what better way to kick it off than with the same old mechanics and tiresome gameplay that everyone complained about in the first season. We don’t want to write the game off in the first episode but it certainly doesn’t provide a promising introduction to the season. The game begins...
Monday17th Jul 2017
News Trunks Blasts into Dragon Ball FighterZ, Closed Beta Announced for PS4
The future comes today
As previously reported, Trunks has joined the Dragon Ball FighterZ character roster - and now we've got a full trailer of the warrior from the future in action. As you'd expect, he comes with all of his signature moves, including the badass looking burning attack. Alongside the aforementioned trailer, Bandai Namco also...
Sunday16th Jul 2017
News BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle Announced, Crossover Fighter Featuring Persona Characters and More
2D togetherness
Arc System Works, the Japanese developer behind BlazBlue, Guilty Gear, and the recently revealed Dragon Ball FighterZ, has announced that it's working on a crossover fighting game featuring characters from various franchises. The title's called BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle, and its debut trailer was just shown during Evo...
Live Watch the Evo 2017 Top 8 Finals for Tekken 7, Street Fighter V, and More
Champions among champions
The final day of Evo 2017 is upon us, which means that by the end of tonight, champions for all of the event's participating games will have been crowned. Today, you can catch the top 8 finals for Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Tekken 7, and Street Fighter V. All of the aforementioned games...
Monday17th Jul 2017
News Tekken 7's First Guest DLC Character Is Geese Howard From Fatal Fury, King of Fighters
Geese master
The tyrant that is Geese Howard will be bring his oppressive fighting style to Tekken 7 in the winter of this year, Bandai Namco has confirmed at Evo 2017. The first of two planned downloadable content characters - who are also part of the title's season pass - Geese was shown in his all of his 3D glory via the trailer that we've...
Sunday16th Jul 2017
News Star Wars Battlefront 2 Is Talking a Good Single Player Story
But will it deliver?
One thing’s for sure: EA Games is taking this Star Wars Battlefront 2 single player thing seriously. It’s working with LucasFilm to create a campaign that actually bridges the gap between movies, and this behind-the-scenes look at the story mode – featuring interviews with actors, actresses, and writers – illustrates how...
News Kingdom Hearts III Releasing 2018, Toy Story World Debuted
Will it?
Square Enix has announced at the D23 Games Showcase that Kingdom Hearts III will release next year in 2018. Alongside that, a new world was shown off which comes in the form of Toy Story. You can watch the footage above. The trailer gives us an extensive look at Andy's room, outside of it, and a meeting with Woody and Buzz Lightyear. So,...
News Spider-Man Goes Behind the Scenes in D23 Expo Showcase
New footage
The D23 Games Showcase is happening right now, and Insomniac Games has just debuted a new behind the scenes video that focuses on Spider-Man and everything that's going in to the game. The footage includes a couple of new clips, with a quick shot of Peter Parker's apartment and a glimpse of a fight with Iron Fist. What did you take...
Saturday15th Jul 2017
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 177
Summer smackdown
How the heck does Sammy come up with a new intro for these articles every week? Your humble and temporary host has only penned these talking points a handful of times and he's already out of ideas. If Overlord Barker was here he'd probably just write something about tennis, so we may as well run with that. So... That tennis, eh?...
Friday14th Jul 2017
Poll Are You Enjoying Final Fantasy XII on PS4?
An old flame
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age has been out for a few days now on PlayStation 4, so we thought we'd give you lot an opportunity to share your thoughts. Looking back through the series' history, there's no doubt that XII is one of its most divisive entries. Some adore it and the complexity that it brings to the table while others...
Guide Evo 2017 Stream Schedule - Tekken, Street Fighter, Injustice, and Guilty Gear Times
Let the battle begin
Evo 2017, the world's biggest annual fighting game event, is just around the corner - or it may already be underway, depending on when you're reading this - and will feature the likes of Tekken 7, Injustice 2, Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2, King of Fighters XIV, Street Fighter V, and more on PlayStation platforms. The best...
News Capcom Cancels Street Fighter V Panel, But Says Announcements Are Still Coming at Evo 2017
But what could they be?
Evo 2017, the world's most popular fighting game event, is happening this weekend in Las Vegas. Naturally, Street Fighter V will play an important role there, boasting the biggest tournament of any participating title. Developer Capcom also had a panel lined up, but according to the official Street Fighter...
News Nidhogg 2 Brings Intense Duels Back to PS4 Next Month
Grab that sword
Nidhogg 2, complete with its divisive new art style, is dashing onto PlayStation 4 next month. The sequel retains the original indie hit's focus on intense duels between two players, but throws a few new weapons into the mix as well as new arenas to fight in. The game launches on the 15th August, but will you be challenging your...
Thursday13th Jul 2017
News Final Fantasy XV's Free Power Ranger Suits Make You Invincible for 30 Minutes
They're launching this month
Final Fantasy XV is a really weird game, isn't it? Square Enix has been adding to the role-playing title for months now, implementing relatively minor bits of downloadable content here and there - and just about everything that's been added has had us scratching our heads. Next on the agenda is a set of suits that...
News New Days Gone Gameplay Showcases a Dynamic PS4 World
Dangerously different
Days Gone had a big gameplay demo at Sony's E3 2017 press conference, but apparently, more of the zombie-ridden title was shown behind closed doors. Now, the publisher has saw fit to release footage from an alternate take of the mission that we saw on stage, complete with developer commentary. Basically, the point of this...
News Try 10 Hours of Mass Effect: Andromeda for Free on PS4
Progress carries over, too
EA and BioWare have slapped a free trial for Mass Effect: Andromeda on the PlayStation Store. The download offers up 10 whole hours of the divisive sci-fi title, so if you've been on the fence, you might want to give it a shot. The trial will be available until the 1st November, so you've got a good few months to think...
News Destiny 2's Beta Pre-Load Goes Live Today on PS4
For those who have early access
If you've pre-ordered Destiny 2 or if you've managed to get your hands on an early access code, you'll be happy to know that starting today, you can pre-load the game's beta. The beta itself goes live on the 18th July, so if you get it downloaded now, you'll be able to jump straight in when it's up. The process isn't...
News Gran Turismo Sport Actually Has a PS4 Release Date, and It's 2017
Finally
Well what do you know, Gran Turismo Sport finally has a release date on PlayStation 4. It's about time, isn't it? We're happy to report that the racing sim will indeed launch this year, taking a corner to Sony's console on the 18th October. The trailer that we've embedded above is a short one, but its stylish and it's got that all important...
News Super Meat Boy Dev Will Bring New Platformer The End Is Nigh to PS4
The beginning of the end
Edmund McMillen, otherwise known as the developer of indie hits such as The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy, has announced on his Twitter account that his latest game, The End is Nigh, will be coming to the PS4 "eventually". For those out of the loop, it's a 2D platformer of extreme difficulty that has a lot of...
News Big SMITE and Paladins PS4 Updates Announced and Detailed
Hi-Rezzed
Kicking off today and running right through the weekend, DreamHack Valencia is offering up a veritable banquet of esports across a multitude of titles. One of the major attendees this year happens to be Hi-Rez Studios – the developer behind SMITE and Paladins – who in addition to staging tournaments for their...
News Bugger, Ni no Kuni II Is Delayed into 2018 on PS4
Ni noooooo Kuni
Darn it, we knew it was too good to be true. Japan has had an incredible year so far when it comes to PlayStation 4 games, and Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom was shaping up to be the icing on the cake. However, Bandai Namco and developer Level-5 have announced that the role-playing title has been pushed back into 2018. The...
News Surprisingly Gory Fighter Samurai Shodown V Special Slashes onto PS4, Vita This Summer
Bloody good fun
SNK has announced that Samurai Shodown V Special is heading to both PlayStation 4 and Vita at some point this summer. Initially released in Japanese arcades in 2004, Samurai Shodown V is widely regarded as one of the best entries in the series. The fighter will be reappearing on Sony's current-gen console and handheld in its...
News The Destiny 2 Beta Weighs in at Around 13GB on PS4
Just so you know
A quick news story here that may yield important information for some: the Destiny 2 beta is about a 13GB download on the PlayStation 4. Those who have early access codes can redeem them now and get it downloaded in time for when it goes live on the 18th July. Everyone else can jump into the open beta on the 21st July...
Soapbox You Should Give Evo 2017 a Watch This Weekend
Ramsey reckons there's fighting game fun to be had
Watching other people play video games is not something that everyone considers fun. Our very own Sammy Barker scoffs at the idea of gawking at another person's gameplay, and that's totally fine - but you can't really ignore how popular streaming and gaming 'personalities' have become over the last...
Wednesday12th Jul 2017
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.72 May Be Causing 'Appear Offline' Bug for Some Users
Hiding in plain sight
According to multiple reports, the PlayStation 4's latest firmware update - version 4.72, which launched yesterday - may be the cause of a newly introduced bug which forces users to appear offline. We haven't experienced this ourselves, but it definitely sounds like a bit of a pain. For those who don't know, you can set your...
DLC Review Diablo III's Necromancer Is Fantastically Grim Fun
But the price is still steep
Diablo III's Necromancer is quite possibly the most entertaining playable character in the game - and that's high praise when every other available hero is a ton of fun in their own right. The Necromancer has a wide variety of distinct skills and abilities, and depending on your preferred playstyle, the class can be...
News Resident Evil: Revelations Shuffles onto PS4 Next Month
Dead ahead
Resident Evil: Revelations will be carefully rounding corners on PlayStation 4 next month, Capcom has announced. The current-gen port looks pretty good in the footage that we've been shown so far, especially seeing as it's a touched-up version of a PlayStation 3 title that originated on the 3DS. The game will be available to...
News Japanese Sales Charts: Gundam Versus Soars to Number 1 on PS4
PS4 and PS4 Pro still top hardware
Almost 40 years after its debut, Gundam is still insanely popular in Japan, so it comes as no real surprise to learn that the latest Gundam video game has absolutely massacred the latest Japanese software charts. Gundam Versus - a PlayStation 4 exclusive - soared to number one, shifting a very respectable...
News There's a Gintama Action Game Coming to PS4 and Vita
Hopefully it heads West
The latest issue of Japanese publication Weekly Jump reveals that a Gintama game is in the works for PlayStation 4 and Vita. As translated by Gematsu, this is some sort of action title, and it's currently code-named "Last Game". There's not much to go on right now, but given the manga and anime property's...
News Rough and Ready Action RPG The Surge Grabs a Free PS4 Demo Next Week
Mech it happen
If you skipped The Surge when it launched back in May, then you way want to prepare yourself for a playable demo that's coming to PlayStation 4 next week. The action role-playing title proved to be reasonably divisive; some players thought it punched well above its station, while others thought it was just okay and nothing...
News New Destiny 2 Video Makes Titan Sentinels Sound Like a Lot of Fun
Shield brothers
IGN's back with another Destiny 2 video. This time, members of the development team talk about the Sentinel - the new subclass that's available to Titans. Yeah, that's the one we've seen in gameplay footage - the one with the big bloody shield that can be thrown like a frisbee. Overall it's looking like a really fun subclass, and...
Tuesday11th Jul 2017
News PS4 Firmware Update 4.72 Is Available to Download Now
What kind of number is that
It's only been a couple of weeks since the PlayStation 4's last firmware update dropped, but that hasn't stopped Sony from launching another one. Weighing in at just over 340MB, you can boot up your system and download firmware version 4.72 right now. So, what does it do? Well, given the update's unorthodox numbering,...
Clean getaway
Joining the not-so-crowded sub-genre of post-mayhem caretaking sims, Serial Cleaner puts you in the shoes (sneakers?) of a crook hired to clean crime scenes before the cops find any clues. This includes removing bodies, clearing up blood spatter with your trusty hoover, and pocketing evidence for yourself along the way. The kicker is...
News Yakuza Kiwami's 'Majima Everywhere' System Sounds Completely Nuts
The hunt is on
"Mad Dog" Majima is back in Yakuza: Kiwami, although this time around he's not a playable character like he is in Yakuza 0. For those out of the loop, Kiwami is a remake of the first Yakuza title on PlayStation 2, so its story has already been told - barring one crazy Majima-related detail. The remake features a mental-sounding new...
News NieR: Automata Director Yoko Taro Picks Out His Favourite PS4 Games
It's a pretty solid list
In case you haven't heard, a new section was added to the PlayStation Store not too long ago which highlights games that certain developers and industry figures recommend. The latest featured list is from none other than Yoko Taro, the director of NieR: Automata, or, as he's otherwise known, that guy who wears the big creepy...
Review Toby: The Secret Mine (PS4)
Mine your manners
Toby: The Secret Mine is a game full of promise and potential, but unfortunately isn't able to reach the lofty heights it strives for. Despite taking clear inspiration from a game that in the past several years has made a serious impact on the puzzle-platform genre, one man developer Lukáš Navrátil isn't able to quite nail the...
News Bungie Hopes People Will Complain About 'Too Much Story' in Destiny 2
Studio bigs up sequel's plot
The words 'Destiny' and 'story' have never gone together too well, have they? A compelling plot was something that Destiny sorely lacked, and it was only with big expansions like The Taken King and Rise of Iron that Bungie finally looked like it was able to pull some reasonable narrative strings. With Destiny 2, the...
Store Update 11th July 2017 (Europe)
The Zodiac Age is upon us
It's a decent store update in Europe this week as undeniable headliner (and incredibly good role-playing remaster) Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is joined by intriguing platform-puzzler Black The Fall and the stylish Serial Cleaner on PlayStation 4. See anything that tickles your fancy? Spend your summer...
News Dino Frontier Builds a Home on PlayStation VR Next Month
Dinosaurs meet settlement management
Certainly one of PlayStation VR's more interesting looking upcoming titles, Dino Frontier combines big old lizards with settlement management as you attempt to build and maintain a frontier town. It's got a nice art style and a fun premise, and it sounds pretty unique - especially for a VR game. You can get a...
Guide Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Jobs - The Job System and Choosing Jobs
Deciding the best jobs for your party
All right, let's not beat around the bush: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is a huge, complex game that doesn't really give you much guidance - especially when it comes to the Job system. As such, we've put together this hopefully handy guide that should help you build an effective team of adventurers. Get...
Monday10th Jul 2017
Review Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (PS4)
Absolute bangaa
Final Fantasy XII has aged very well indeed – and that's not something you can say about a lot of role-playing games that launched over ten years ago. Following on from the admirable remastered collection that is Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster, Square Enix has seen fit to rework one of the most divisive mainline Final Fantasy...
Black magic
The magic of an independent game is that one can come from pretty much nowhere and completely blow you away. Black The Fall, the debut game from developer Sand Sailor Studio that was successfully funded via Kickstarter back in 2014, is a perfect example of that. Pitched as a 2D puzzle platforming game, the title is actually so much more...
News Sony Is Finally Releasing a Special Edition PS4 Pro
It's about time
Well would you look at that - a PS4 Pro that isn't standard matte black. Sony has revealed that a special 'glacier white' system will be bundled with Destiny 2, which will launch on the 6th September in North America and Europe. The console will boast a 1TB hard drive and, of course, a matching DualShock 4 controller. The bundle...
Rumour No Man's Sky May Finally Be Getting Multiplayer
Aim for the stars
Now this is a pretty juicy rumour - especially if you're a fan of No Man's Sky. Cast your mind back to the time just after the game launched, and you'll probably remember all that outrage regarding the title's lack of multiplayer. Players tried to meet up with each other within the virtual universe, but it turned out that the...
News Expect Another Big No Man's Sky Update to Drop Next Month
Ever expanding universe
No Man's Sky may have disappointed many a player, but developer Hello Games is still working hard to improve its intergalactic title. Although not without its flaws, there's no denying that the release has evolved beyond its initial form thanks to the studio's continued efforts, and it sounds like further alterations are...
Deals Amazon Prime Day 2017 Round Up
Push Buy
So, you have no doubt heard that it is Amazon Prime Day today. Now in its third year, this is the day when the online retail giant offers you even "greater savings than you might find on Black Friday", at least that's what they claim. We'll be rounding up some of the best (general) gaming and technology related deals for you on this...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Claims Top Spot for Second Week Running
Horizon: Zero Dawn also returns
There's just no stopping Crash Bandicoot at the minute. The orange mascot managed to retain his place at the top of the UK software charts for the second week in a row, fighting off the evergreen Grand Theft Auto V, which moved up into second place. Here's a reasonably impressive fact for you: the last...
News Another Brutal Nioh DLC Slashes Its Way to PS4 This Month
Castle crasher
Following on from the game's rather good Dragon of the North expansion, Nioh is getting another chunk of downloadable content later this month in the form of Defiant Honor. As you'd expect, the next additional saga will include new locations, enemies, equipment, and Trophies. Defiant Honor will see protagonist William take...
News Star Wars Battlefront II's Multiplayer Beta Kicks Off In Early October
Early access with a pre-order
EA has announced that Star Wars Battlefront II's multiplayer beta will begin on 6th October and last through until 9th October, with PS4 players who pre-order the game getting two days early access on 4th October. The beta will feature two modes: Galactic Assault on Naboo and Multiplayer Starfighter Assault. Galactic...
Sunday9th Jul 2017
News Shadow of Mordor Update Lets You Import Familiar Faces into Shadow of War
Best mates and bitter rivals
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is due out on PlayStation 4 this October, which gives newcomers more than enough time to jump into the previous game, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, and see what all the fuss is about. Aside from catching up with the story, there's now another reason to play the original release thanks to the...
News Here's Some More Lovely Looking Dragon Quest XI PS4 Gameplay
Prime slime
With Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time due to launch at the end of the month in its native Japan, Square Enix is keen on getting some gameplay footage out to the public. A recent livestream showed a little more of the role-playing title in action, guiding us through a lush location full of monsters. The...
Saturday8th Jul 2017
News Sony Celebrates London Pride 2017 with Free PS4 Theme
For all the players
PlayStation UK is one of the primary sponsors of London Pride 2017, which gets underway today in the English capital. And to celebrate the event, the platform holder’s released a free PlayStation 4 theme which you can download in Britain right now. It’s a nice clean design, boasting the brand’s famous button symbols set to...
News Chinese 2.5D Sidescroller Hidden Dragon: Legend Slashes PS4 in August
Crouching tiger
Sony’s actively coveting Chinese developers at the moment, and one game that’s coming to the PlayStation 4 in August via Oasis Games is Hidden Dragon: Legend, a promising looking 2.5D action platformer with a flashy combat system. The game’s been built using Unreal Engine 4, and while it looks a little bit muddy visually, the...
News Sonic Forces Finds the Reason with Cheesy Theme Tune
Fist bump
It wouldn’t be a new Sonic game without a spot of c*ck rock, and SEGA’s turned to Doug Robb from Hoobastank to sing Sonic Forces’ theme tune. Well, he’s not a perfect person, after all. The song, irritatingly named ‘Fist Bump’, is pretty on-brand – but it’s no Crush 40, is it?
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 176
Wimble-WAYP
WAYP, WAYP, WAYP. What more is there to say? Wimbledon is on and plodding along; there have been a few decent meltdowns so far – that guy tossing money at the umpire was great – but the second week is where things should heat up. Hopefully not literally, of course, because it’s already too hot. Video games. Talk about them. Robert...
Friday7th Jul 2017
Space ace
A call has been sent out to all commanders in the Pilot Federation for help. Apparently things have been getting a bit rowdy over in the Rakapila system, and they’re after some able pilots to come and hunt down any wanted ships in their system. The rewards are good, and with the credits you earn you’ll be able to buy some much needed...
Feature The 10 Best PS4 Games of 2017 So Far
Our PlayStation highlights
Well, apparently it’s already July, which means that half of 2017 has already gone. And what a six months it’s been on the PlayStation 4: the software schedule has been so strong that we really had to work to whittle down a list of the top ten titles – and even then we’ve included a bunch of honourable mentions...
Saturday8th Jul 2017
Talking Point PS5 Release Date - When Will Sony's Next-Gen Console Launch?
Predicting when PlayStation's new platform will arrive
PlayStation 5’s release date is a mystery at the time of typing, but we now at least know that a next-gen console is coming. Speaking as part of an interview in the aftermath of E3 2017, Sony bigwig Shawn Layden admitted that the platform holder has new hardware in the pipeline, but added that...
News Bethesda Owner ZeniMax Is Being Sued Over Fallout 4 Ad
Dion ain't happy
Cast your mind back to the year 2015, just before the launch of Fallout 4. The video that we've embedded above was one of the game's main advertisements, and we happen to think it's pretty cool - especially for a live action ad. However, almost two years later, singer and songwriter Dion is suing Bethesda parent company ZeniMax...
Friday7th Jul 2017
News PS5 Is Likely Coming in 2019, Believes Analyst
Pachter plumps up with PlayStation 5 prediction
The PlayStation 5 will “probably” release in 2019, according to analyst Michael Pachter. Sony bigwig Shawn Layden recently confirmed that a new generation console is coming from the platform holder, but he warned fans not to expect it anytime soon. However, speaking with Gaming Bolt, the divisive...
Weirdness Swords and Underpants, That's All a Real Witcher 3 Player Needs
Geralt of here
Good golly, and we thought we were tough for finishing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on Blood and Broken Bones difficulty. YouTube user Aeraloth has uploaded an almost two-hour video that shows them battering every single boss on Death March difficulty - expansions included - with a barely clothed Geralt and next to no sign usage...
News PlayStation Experience 2017 Makes Tracks for Malaysia This August
Sure, why not?
There’ll be a PlayStation Experience in South East Asia in addition to the main event planned for Anaheim in December. Sony’s confirmed that a similar show will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 5th August, where fans will get hands-on time with a variety of upcoming games. Confirmed titles thus far include Detroit: Become...
News Killzone: Shadow Fall Director Exits Guerrilla After 12 Years
Try not ter Heide away
Killzone: Shadow Fall director and Guerrilla Games veteran Steven ter Heide has departed the Dutch developer after 12 years. In addition to leading production on the PlayStation 4 launch title, ter Heide also recently worked on both Horizon: Zero Dawn and RIGS: Mechanized Combat League, so he’s got quite the portfolio. It...
News Friday the 13th, Crash Bandicoot Top June 2017 PlayStation Store Charts
Summer camp
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Friday the 13th: The Game were the big winners in the June 2017 PlayStation Store charts. Unsurprisingly in Europe, the ‘Coot topped with just a couple of days of data tracked, while Jason Voorhees massacred the summit in North America. Heavy discounting propelled Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and...
News Doomfist Announced as the 25th Overwatch Hero
Playable on PC
Doomfist has been a long rumoured Overwatch hero for months now and was teased on Twitter earlier this week but he has finally been officially revealed with a new origins story and developer commentary video on the Overwatch YouTube channel. He has also been made playable for those players on the Player Test Realm on the PC which...
Push Play Top of the PS4 Pops - Issue 3
Hitting the right notes
Issue 3 of our frequent music feature comes alongside an abnormally strong June slate of releases. Between some massive games, and some long dormant familiar faces poking their heads out for us to fall in love with all over again, June had a lot to love. These games also brought with them some great soundtracks, and these are...
Thursday6th Jul 2017
News Horizon: Zero Dawn Patch 1.30 Adds New Game Plus, Bonus Trophies
Incorporates face paint options and Focus customisation
Guerrilla Games’ post-release Horizon: Zero Dawn support has been nothing short of sensational, and despite first expansion Frozen Wilds being the focus of the Dutch developer’s attention right now, the studio’s still found time to patch some oft-requested features into the main game. If...
News The Tomorrow Children's Servers to Shut Down After Just a Year
Another one bites the dust
This free-to-play thing just hasn’t worked out for Sony, has it? Q-Games’ gorgeous The Tomorrow Children will be following Kill Strain to the great server graveyard when the Void's shut down for good on 1st November. The game, which saw you recruited by the Ministry of Labour to work with other players establishing a...
News PS4 Games Can Now Be Played on PC with PlayStation Now
Service surpasses 500 on-demand games
PlayStation 4 games have been added to PlayStation Now’s library, meaning that for the first time you’ll be able to play exclusives like Killzone: Shadow Fall on a Windows PC. Sony announced that it would be adding new-gen titles to the subscription service earlier in the year, and a whopping 51 of them have...
Friday7th Jul 2017
News PlayStation Plus Members Save on Select PS4 Pre-Orders
Every little helps
As part of the Totally Digital sale that’s running on the European PlayStation Store right now, PlayStation Plus members can get up to 20 per cent off select pre-orders. Eligible games include Last Day of June, PYRE, Super Cloudbuilt, the two versions of SUPERHOT, and PlayStation VR racer
Thursday6th Jul 2017
News City Shrouded in Shadow Looks Like the Greatest Game Ever Made
Basically
How do you improve upon the Disaster Report titles? Throw legendary monsters like Godzilla and Ultraman in, of course. Bandai Namco has released the first full-length trailer for Granzella’s ludicrous City Shrouded in Shadow, an upcoming PlayStation 4 game that sees you assume the role of an average man or woman as the world is ravaged...
News New Characters! Open World Missions! Wild Pandas! Dynasty Warriors 9 Looks Great on PS4
Loads of new screenshots shared
We've been hit by another wave of Dynasty Warriors 9 information, with Koei Tecmo spilling the beans on a couple of new characters and detailing how the game's open world mission structure will work. To start with, we've got two fresh faces: Wei officer Man Chong, and Shu general Zhou Cang. You can gawk at their...
News Watch Monster Hunter: World's Impressive PS4 Ecosystem in Action
Taking animal cruelty to a new level
Capcom’s released a massive 20 minute demonstration of Monster Hunter: World, showing a quest played from start-to-finish. The video reveals how you’ll stalk your prey through the title’s seamless open world, slipping by wildlife and looking for tells in the environment like foot-tracks. Then it’s time...
News Crash Bandicoot PS4 Was June's Best-Selling UK Game by a Mile
It was on sale for two days
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was the UK’s best-selling game by a country mile in June, more than doubling the tally registered by second-place title, Tekken 7. The remake was on sale for just two days. This follows reports that the Activision published package stole the biggest single format debut of the year from...
News Ultimate Tekken Bowl DLC Pins Down August Release Date
Up your alley?
Tekken 7 will strike you right in the nostalgia nerve this August with Ultimate Tekken Bowl being the first major DLC add-on for the brawler. As rumoured earlier in the year, the famous minigame will return as part of the title’s Season Pass, and the trailer shows how you’ll be whisked away to a classy alley in order to smash some...
News Gundam Versus Is Absolutely Packed with Game Modes on PS4
Gundayum
Gundam Versus is starting to look like a rather robust robotic package, isn't it? Featuring 90-something playable mobile suits, it's already got enough going for it to keep plenty of mech-heads busy, but the amount of available game modes certainly isn't to be sniffed at either. The game's new trailer highlights all of them, from practice...
News SUPERHOT Slows Time on PS4, PlayStation VR on 19th July
Hot news
Hotly anticipated PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR first-person shooters SUPERHOT and SUPERHOT VR will launch on 19th July in Europe, a pre-order page on the PlayStation Store has confirmed. We’re still working to get confirmation on the North American date, but our guess is that it’ll either be the same or a day earlier – there were...
News Destiny 2 Hypes Its Incoming PS4 Open Beta with a Trailer
It's out very soon indeed
A hype trailer for a public stress test? You beta believe it. Destiny 2's open beta hits PlayStation 4 in just a couple of weeks, on the 21st July. Those who have pre-ordered the release can get in a bit earlier, on the 18th July. The beta's apparently going to consist of the opening story mission, a Strike, and a...
Wednesday5th Jul 2017
Review God Wars: Future Past (PS4)
God loves a trier
God Wars: Future Past is a strategy RPG developed by the makers of Natural Doctrine. Whereas Natural Doctrine attempted to do too many new and different things and ended up becoming overly complex, God Wars has taken a more traditional route and thanks to this, it definitely feels like a much more solid game. Events kick-off with...
News Your PS4 Trophies Will Now Sync Lightning Fast
Sony speeds up feature
Trophy syncing on the PlayStation 4 has always been pretty fast – especially compared to the PlayStation 3, where we’d honestly often go and make a cup of tea while it did its work – but Sony’s improved it overnight. We’ve just tested it out, and rather than the five to ten second delay that it used to take to sync,...
News Xbox Exclusive Cuphead Will Never, Ever Come to PS4
Like, ev-ah
Forget about never, ever getting back together: Cuphead will never, ever get with the PlayStation 4 to begin with. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard that the Disney-inspired platformer will skip Sony’s system, but it’s been over two years since the previous report, and business dealings can always change behind-the-scenes...
News Prices Plunge on Japanese Gems in Gigantic PS4, Vita Sale
Don't look if you're trying to save
Stop! Sony’s got this whole PlayStation Store sale thing down to an art now, and it’s extracting money from our wallets with reckless abandon. A new sale has gone live in Europe named Big in Japan, which focuses on all of the very best Eastern releases. And it’s just ridiculously large, spanning the...
Thursday6th Jul 2017
Review Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today (PS4)
A crack in time
Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today is a post-apocalyptic point-and-click that may have slipped under your radar. Depicting the tale of an amnesiac named Michael, this weird and wonderful graphic adventure deals with the fallout of a global catastrophe named the Great Wave, which has left humans plagued by a pandemic that forces...
Wednesday5th Jul 2017
Deals Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite's Had a PS4 Price Cut
Before it's out
Forthcoming fighter Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite has had its price cut – before it even releases. Amazon’s knocked about 25 per cent off the pre-order price of Capcom’s upcoming crossover brawler, which could just be a promotion, but probably suggests that the publisher is desperate to invigorate interest in the title...
Game of the Month Top 4 PlayStation Games of June 2017
Iron fists, arcade action, anti-gravity, and an orange mascot
If you've been a fan of the PlayStation brand since the good old days of the PSone, then there's a good chance that June brought back some fond memories. Last month saw the return of three properties that once helped define Sony's console - and every one of them has managed to secure a...
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 and PS4 Pro Continue to Outsell Switch
Stock locked
Those reported Nintendo Switch stock shortages are having an impact in Japan, where the handheld hybrid console has once again been outsold by the combined efforts of the PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro. Sony's systems shifted around 29,000 units despite the ongoing lack of new software. Speaking of which, the top five did see a new PS4...
News Tons of Digital Deals on PS4, Vita Games Live in Europe
Yes, there are more
No, the Big in Japan sale isn’t the only promotion on the European PlayStation Store right now. FML. Sony’s also rolled out a bunch of new digital discounts, spanning must-owns like Rocket League and What Remains of Edith Finch. The highly acclaimed The Sexy Brutale is £8.39 with PlayStation Plus, while the likes of
News Say Hello to Your New Home in Destiny 2
Bungie shows new social space
With The Tower blown to bits at the start of Destiny 2, the Guardians and all of their little mates are forced to start over somewhere new. That somewhere is The Farm, the sequel's key social space that'll act as your main hub area. IGN's managed to sneak a peek at the location in a new video that we've embedded...
Video Why Aren't You Playing Don't Die Mr Robot?
There's no excuse
Don’t Die Mr Robot is one of those games that invites YouTube dislikes but shouldn’t be overlooked. The cheap and cheerful PlayStation 4 and Vita arcade title is free with PlayStation Plus this month, but its clip art-inspired visuals mean many will have tossed it into PlayStation Network purgatory, never to leave your library...
News Square Enix Is Livestreaming Moogle Rabbits to Promote Final Fantasy XII on PS4
Just so you know
We're not really sure where to start with this one. Square Enix has told us that it's doing a livestream leading up to the launch of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, but it's certainly not your usual gameplay teaser stream or anything like that. Instead, the publisher will be presenting viewers with live rabbits cosplaying as...
News Throwback Thimbleweed Park Points and Clicks PS4
What's eating Gilbert?
Ron Gilbert’s retro point-and-click Thimbleweed Park is coming to the PlayStation 4, according to European ratings board PEGI. The body has classified the classical graphic adventure for release on Sony’s format, suggesting that a launch is likely imminent. The game, heavily inspired by the LucasArts titles of yesteryear,...
News Tekken 7 PS4 Patch 1.03 Brings Big Improvements to Online Ranked Battles
About time
Tekken 7 has been out for around a month now, and despite a couple of minor updates, PlayStation 4 players still aren't completely happy with the game's online matchmaking. In our experience it's solid enough for the most part, but there are times when it seems to take an eternity to find another player to fight against. Thankfully,...
Tuesday4th Jul 2017
Oh you
One of the more surprising parts of Sony’s E3 2017 pre-show this year was the unveiling of That’s You via a gameplay trailer featuring everybody’s favourite President of Sony Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida. It seemed like a fun game, albeit a niche, gimmicky party title that couldn’t contend with the likes of...
News Jak & Daxter Tetralogy Nearing PS4 Release
Jak box party pack
Jak & Daxter will make the leap of faith to the PlayStation 4 imminently it seems, as all four of Naughty Dog’s classic PlayStation 2 titles have been rated by American ratings board, the ESRB. The titles were confirmed for Sony’s new-gen console some time back – with the Precursor Legacy becoming a pre-order bonus for
News July's Free PlayStation Plus Games Are Available Now
You know what to do
July’s dizzying roster of free PlayStation Plus games are ready and waiting to eat up your bandwidth now. The titles are available as we type in Europe, though those of you across the pond may have to wait until the PlayStation Store updates a little later in the day to get the games in North America. It’s a fantastic lineup...
News Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm 1, 2, and 3 Leap to PS4 Next Month
4 also available in complete package
If you've ever dreamt of having all of the main Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm games available on a single console, then you're in luck. Bandai Namco has announced that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Legacy and Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy are both coming to PlayStation 4 next month, on...
News Crash Bandicoot PS4's Success 'Could Lead to Other Things', Says Activision CEO
Spin it to win it
It seems as though remaking the first three Crash Bandicoot games has been well worth the effort for Activision. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy launched just a few days ago, claiming the second biggest software launch of 2017 here in the UK. What's more, our friends list is currently packed with people playing the...
News The Last of Us: Part II Will Have a Motion Captured Pig
Hogwash
So, er… Naughty Dog is motion capturing a pig for The Last of Us: Part II. Like, a real pig. Both director Neil Druckmann and writer Halley Gross have been tweeting about the animal, who looks comfortable in his kit before you start calling PETA or something. He’s clearly being pampered while on set. Why mocap a pig, then? It’s...
Store Update 4th July 2017 (Europe)
Over to you
The summer drought is upon us, which means that for the first time since the year started really, the European PlayStation Store is looking quite quiet. It’s not entirely barren, though, with the likes of That’s You and Accel World vs. Sword Art Online vying for your attention. PS4 Games: That’s You! (Available to PS+ Members) 4...
News Doomfist Teased as New Overwatch Hero Yet Again
Crews'in for a bruising
It's been rumoured and heavily hinted at for months now that Doomfist will be a hero in Overwatch and that he'll be voiced by none other than Terry Crews. As if to add fuel to the fire, the developer has taken to Twitter today to tease everyone with more information on Doomfist's background. In the past, the Overwatch...
Wednesday5th Jul 2017
News Penny Punching Princess Pockets Your Money in 2018
Get cash
That’s a good pun: Penny Punching Princess instead of penny pinching because… It’s, y’know, a beat-‘em-up typ—oh, forget it! NIS America has announced that the action role-playing game known in Japan as The Princess Is Money Hungry will launch on the PlayStation Vita on 20th March in North America and 23rd March in Europe. As...
Tuesday4th Jul 2017
News Everybody's Golf Plays a Nice Shot on Japanese Smartphones
Tee total
Sony’s first-party smartphone initiative is underway, with ForwardWorks’ adaptation of Everybody’s Golf out now in Japan on iOS and Android. The game’s free to download, but boasts in-app purchases. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to download it without a Japanese account – well, not on t
Wednesday5th Jul 2017
News The Longest Five Minutes Attempts to Remember Everything in 2018
Take your time
The majority of Japanese role-playing games begin with an amnesiac hero, but what if the lead character forgets everything at the end? The Longest Five Minutes aims to explore exactly that, as you attempt to recover your memories on the PlayStation Vita in 2018. “As the story unfolds, the conversations you have with your party and...
Monday3rd Jul 2017
Review Micro Machines: World Series (PS4)
How the tiny have fallen
It feels like Codemasters has been testing the water for a potential return of its much loved matchbox racing franchise. A few years ago we had Toybox Turbos on PlayStation 3, which was a Micro Machines game in all but name, and a fairly good one at that. More recently, a Micro Machines mobile game popped up, and...
Tuesday4th Jul 2017
Review Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (PS4)
Crate out of ten
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is billed as a blast from the past when you boot it up, and it's not playing around. Vicarious Visions has done an outstanding job sprucing up Naughty Dog’s iconic 90s adventures, but don’t let the lick of paint deceive you: these are the exact same games that you enjoyed huddled in front of a...
Monday3rd Jul 2017
Hands On Final Fantasy XII on PS4 Is a Strong Reminder of How Great the Series Used to Be
Sky high
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is an eye-opener. Playing it 11 years after its original PlayStation 2 release has made us realise just how ahead of its time the game was back in 2006. Unlike Final Fantasy X - which also received the remaster treatment not too long ago on PlayStation 3, Vita, and PlayStation 4 - XII, for the most...
Review Valkyria Revolution (PS4)
Shite of the Valkyries
Valkyria Revolution is a spin-off to Valkyria Chronicles that eschews much of what made that game popular and fails to improve upon it in any way. The tactical combat of Chronicles has been radically revamped into an action role-playing game to disastrous effect, the story is hampered by a catalogue of issues, and on a...
Guide How to Beat All Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy's Bosses
Defeat every evil foe in Crash Bandicoot's PS4 remake
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy loves a good boss fight, and we’re here to help you smash them all. In this Crash Bandicoot boss guide you’ll find tips and strategies for beating all of Naughty Dog’s nasties. Most of the end-world encounters that you’ll face in this trio of platformers...
News ANTHEM Trailer Causes Controversy with Mocked PlayStation Prompts
The horror! The horror
Sony has uploaded an ANTHEM trailer to its YouTube channel featuring the same gameplay footage that was showcased at Microsoft’s E3 briefing last month – but with PlayStation button prompts overlaid. Before anyone freaks out: EA will have doctored this footage in order for it to feature on the official PlayStation...
News Scores of Japanese Games Announced for PS4, Vita at Anime Expo 2017
Over ten new titles confirmed for Sony's systems
Good news, weeaboos: visual novels are alive and well on the PlayStation Vita – and the PlayStation 4 continues to be the unofficial home of Japanese games on consoles. People in their mid-to-late 20s donned their pink wigs and Dragon Ball Z tees and headed to Anime Expo 2017 this weekend, where...
News UK Sales Charts: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Largest Single Platform Launch of 2017
N. Sane
Who cares about Crash Bandicoot, right? Well, the N. Sane Trilogy has just smashed past Horizon: Zero Dawn to become the largest single-format release of 2017 thus far. It’s the UK’s second biggest debut of the year, with Ghost Recon Wildlands’ multiplatform release edging it out overall – but this is still a seriously impressive...
News PR Company Confirms Dragon Quest XI Is Heading West on PS4
Oh, cool
It comes as no surprise, but it's still newsworthy: Dragon Quest XI is going to be released here in the West. The confirmation doesn't come from Square Enix itself, but rather a Dutch public relations company. Said company told Dutch site Gamer.nl that it's handling the role-playing game's Western PR, which obviously means that the...
News Destiny Didn't Have Enough Post-Launch Content, Says Activision CEO
That'll change with Destiny 2
Destiny has always been a bit of a weird beast. Back when it first launched - and even before - the shooter was framed as a kind of MMO-lite experience that would be continually updated and improved. In reality, however, we'd dare say that Bungie's creation never quite realised its potential as a 'live' title...
Deals Save Big on Amazon Prime Subscriptions Ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2017
Enormous PlayStation savings planned
Amazon Prime Day 2017 is right around the corner, and it promises to be Christmas for PlayStation fans, with a cavalcade of cut-price consoles, games, and accessories pledged. And the good news is that through 3rd July you can save an enormous £20 on a subscription to the premium shopping service, meaning that...
Review Guardians of the Galaxy: Episode Two - Under Pressure (PS4)
Space Shoddity
The biggest problem with the first episode of Guardians of the Galaxy was that the whole thing felt like a pale imitation of the James Gunn movie of the same name. The game isn't set in the same continuity as the movie or any of the comics, and that strategy can be used to great effect as Telltale demonstrated with its Batman...
Sunday2nd Jul 2017
Guide July 2017 PS4 Release Dates
Every upcoming PlayStation 4 launch confirmed for July 2017
The slow summer months have finally arrived, and for the first time in 2017, the PlayStation 4 is taking a bit of a breather – and giving you an opportunity to work through your backlog. Assuming you’re all up to date, though, the release schedule isn’t completely dead: Final Fantasy...
Fred the dead
There’s no question that if Arizona Sunshine controlled as well as the fantastic Farpoint, it’d be easy to recommend. Much like Impulse Gear’s sci-fi shooter, this sun-baked romp through post-apocalyptic America feels decidedly old-school – but the novelty of virtual reality more than makes up for its rudimentary encounters...
Coming soon
Ancient Amuletor is a tower defence, virtual reality title in which you are tasked with protecting a bunch of crystals from an onslaught of enemies. You play from the perspective of a hero, with the ability to teleport from pillar to pillar, overlooking the various crystals that require defending. The game is level-based with each stage...
Saturday1st Jul 2017
News Sony Foresees a Big Year for Its Japanese Studios
Trio of titles on the way
Sony is anticipating a big end to the year for its various Japanese developers. The release schedule for the second half of 2017 includes three titles from its Eastern first-parties: Knack 2 from Japan Studio, Gran Turismo Sport from Polyphony Digital, and Everybody’s Golf from Clap-Hanz in collaboration once again with...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 175
Crash bash
July has arrived, meaning that more people are thinking about vacation than video games right now. It’s a great time to catch up on your backlog or sink your teeth into something big and juicy – but what’s holding your attention? Let’s work through this week’s WAYP, shall we? Sammy Barker, Editor: I’m dying over and over...
